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ORFr^"~ ■ • T — j <no fl n y APR j ib44 Help the Join the Red Cross to Home Nursing Help You Classes Now CAMP ABBOT, OREGON Camp Abbot, Ore., April 1, 1944 EVIDENCE OF WIND S FURY Eligibility Standards For Overseas Lowered A.V “An individual will he considered physically qualified for overseas service if, during his training at replacement training center or in a unit, he was found to be physically satisfactory for military occupational specialty for which he was being trained.” These words were part of a radio­ gram from the Adjutant General, just received by Head­ quarters Ninth Service Com- mand, and forwarded to this station. Abbot Talent Pending receipt of further in­ structions and changes in per­ tinent regulations, the overseas replacement program at this sta­ Makes Hit in tion will continue in accordance with plans previously re­ ported, Pest Headquarters an­ nounced. Portland Show From the new announcement it appears that the physical Making four appearances in, standards for overseas servi e, Portland Friday, the Camp Ab­ will provide for enlisted men bot variety show, featuring Sgt. being made eligible for over­ Jack Hayes and his 14-piece seas service in all cases in which dance band, was acclaimed as their physical condition is such one of the “most entertaining as to permit the satisfactory and popular musical groups performancein of duty for which central Oregon.” trained. However, certain physi­ At 11:30 the curtain rose at cal deficiencies may still act as Victory Center where prospec­a bar to shipment overseas. tive War Bond buyers were en­ One of the heaviest losers when (he windstroni swept Camp Abbot last week was S/Sgt. Francis tertained with a fast-moving Barter of the sergeant major’s office in Post Headquarters whose'automobile, parked near the liedshow. Pvt. Jimmy Stilwell, Cross office on Center street, was crushed by a falling tree. Large trees crashed into the roofs of comedian and singer, Pic. Wil­ halt a dozen buildings tin the Post, anti the wind lifted a shed in the salvage >ard and si-uttered tons USO Renovation of pafier across the Motor Pool. Carpenters repaired the damage almost before the wind had sub­liam Sumner, modern pianist, sided, and training was conducted without interruption. and Pvt. Pasek, concert violinist were featured with the band. Sgt. Buddy Hyde emceed the Started in Bend program. Renovation of the USO in Bond Sales Here Chaplains Branch Wacs Get First At 1:30 the troupe moved over'Bend, a project planned when to the Meier and Frank Com­ Camp Abbot was in its infancy Wins Plaudits of pany for a highlight spot in the hut delayed because of war time Helped NSC Win Conduct Ribbons; big Four Freedoms show. Here, construction difficulties, became CoL Blalicney another high point was reached a reality this week. The pro­ ATter a thorough inspection with a dramatic sketch by Pvt. gram represents an expenditure of cha|iels and the ( haplain’s Medals Ordered - Charles Drake, former Warner of 87,500. Coveted 7 ' Flag Branch and conferences with Brothers featured player. The Although the club will bo com­ Camp Abbot has been men­ chaplains here and after being For the first time at Camp Ab­ outfit returned to the audi­pletely overhauled and work w ill tioned by the Ninth Service accompanied by Post C haplain bot, WACs came in for their torium for an appearance atcontinue for approximately a Command as one of the installa­ \V. H. Andrew on a tour of the share of Good Conduct ribbons i 5:15 p.m. A broadcast was pipedmonth, the building will remain tions which made possible acqi- post which included visits to when Colonel Frank S. Besson, : through KWJJ on the early open at all times, Robert Weis, sition of the coveted ”T” flag the training areas where he ERTC Commander, presented show. In addition an appearance director, said. The upstairs por­ awarded by the Treasury De­ was shown "the works” by the award to 96 soldiers in a Re­at the Portland Army Air Base tion of the club will remain open partment to commands in which Maj. Le Compte .loslin. Col. treat parade staged by the 52nd was scheduled last night. while workmen are refinishing civilian personnel has reached or ■lames L. Blakeney, Ninth Battalion on the 11th Group drill Sponsored by the U. S. Treas­ the downstairs section and the passed the War Department’s Service Command Chaplain, field Tuesday. ury Department and the Satur­downstairs portion reopened be­ goal of “90 and 10” in war bond expressed his satisfaction with Members of the feminine con­ day Evening Post, the Fourfore work is started in the upper , half. purchases under the pay allot­Camp Abbot and the record of tingent were 1st. Sgt. M ary Mos- Freedoms War Bond Show fea­ ment plan. The goal now has the Chaplain's Branch. The catello, Sgt. Rebecca Needelman, tures Norman Rockwell's origi­ On the lower floor will be the been increased to 100 per cent conunendation was voiced at a Cpl. Lora D. Blake, and Cpl. nal paintings, “Freedom from dance hall, checking facilities participation and pay allotments conference with Col. Frank S. Elizabeth A. Heble. Want,” “Freedom of Speech,” which will accommodate up to totaling 15 per cent of gross pay. Besson. Lt. Col. Alvin M. Post Headquarters announced "Freedom of Religion” and 500 garm ents in contrast to 150 Reports based on payroll fig­ Mock, and Lt. Col. Russell D. that medals have been requisi­ “Freedom from Fear,” all of at present, an enlarged and mod­ ures February 16 to 29 credit Turril!. tioned for all soldiers now wear­ which are on display in the de­ ernized snack bar, six showers Camp Abbot with 100 per cent ing the red and white ribbon and partm ent store auditorium.land modern latrine lacilitics, a participation and investment of that it is possible medals will be Models for the painting were Mr. modernized game room, and an 10.9 per cent in w ar savings Army Institute awarded along with ribbons in Rockwell’s own Vermont neigh­ enlarged information counter. bonds. Of the 274 installations in the future. The War Department bors. New flooring and a ceiling of firtex will be installed. the command participating in Expands Program recently announced that manu­ the civilian war bond program, facture of the medals would be The upstairs section will house The War Department has an­ Want Civilians a writing and reading loom, a 143 or 52.19 per cent now are resumed, whereas under an earli­ nounced the opening of new library, a complete dark room, a (Continued on Page 2) er plan, ribbons were to be To Teach GIs awarded in lieu of mpdals until music room, hobby room and branches of the United States About 50 civilian teachers, Wac's room, a women's lounge, Armed Forces Institute in the the cessation of hostilities. both men and women, are need a community room, housing In­ ed as instructors in primary edu­ Southwest Pacific, the South Pa­ formation desk and a kitchen cation equivalent to the first Two Chaplains cific, the Middle East, the Euro­ Art Club Program Awaits and dining loom which will be four grades in elementary school pean and the Alaskan theaters. Arrival of Needed Supplies available to soldiers and wives for illiterate soldiers in the The newly-organized Abbot who've been unable to secure The new branches will "speed up Ninth Service Command, accord­ Art Club will begin its classes housekeeping privileges. Assigned Here service,” the announcement said. ing to an announcement from of instruction and its art pro­ In addition, the heating sys­ Returning recently to this headquarters of Maj. Gen. David Students overseas can have their gram as soon as supplies oc-^rr tem will be completely over* country from a three-year tour McCoach, Jr., Commanding Gen­ lessons graded and returned in ed recently by the Service C (Continued on page 4) of duty in Hawaii and the Fiji “much less time.” arrive, it was announced follow eral of NSC, Ft. Douglas, Utah. Islands, Chaplain (Major) Earl ing a meeting of the unit Sun There is no age limit for ap­ B. Clark assumed his duties as day. Further discussion of the plicants, and experience in priWacs Bound Overseas Hold Post Chaplain last week. Chap­ Cycle-Loving MP club's proposed program is iry instruction is not ne<r^ Farewell 'Open House' lain Clark is a resident of Long scheduled at a meeting tn the sary. The special training unit As a farewell gesture before Beach, California. Becomes Father library at 7:30 p. m. tomorrow. for the Ninth Service Command, leaving for Ft. Oglethorp for Chaplain (1st. Lt.) Lawrence Cpl. Fred (Ijust-loVemotor one of 18 such units in the overseas training, Sgt. Rose A. Leonard also took over his cycles) Souleret of MPs became San Francisco < CNS t—Her­ United States, is located at Camp Schneller and Pvt. Mavis O'Reil­ post as assistant chaplain last the proud papa of a nine-poundbert Fleishacker was feeding McQuaide, 16 miles from Santa ly held an “open house” party at week. He was formerly at Camp boy last Tuesday. Here’s hopingPuddles, a hippo at the city zooCruz, California. Applications,the Non-Com Club Sunday to Stoneman, after having attend­ a certain ex-MP, whose hobby is when he slipped and fell into however, should be mailed to the which the entire WAC Company ed the Chaplain’s school at Cam­ bouncing small babies on their Puddles’ private pool.

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