* * * * * * - ..,J/emon; Is the dreasun; and {;uardian of o/fl dhlnrp Cicero (106-43 BC) D731_887_1953-05-29 let us remember to keep alive our faith in our leaders of today who succeeded EVERY SUNDAY ... them. * Published bi-weekly at the U. S. Naval Here's Some Records Ammunition Depot, Crane, Indiana, from ap­ To Shoot For propriated funds and printed on U. S. Govern­ y ment equipment in compliance with NavExos Everyone knows that keeping a part P-85, Rev. November, 1945. Armed Forces Presa Service (AFPS) material appearing in of our pay in Savings Bonds is a vital this publication may not be reprinted without patriotic service; that it helps stabilize the written permission of Armed Forces Presa Service. the National economy and strengthens COMMANDING OFFICER the National defense. There are second­ Captain E. C. Rook, USN ary reasons too, and Bursts and Duds EXECUTIVE OFFICER set out to learn how some NAD employ­ CDR W. H. Morse, USN ees intend to use the money they are COMMANDING OFFICER Marine Barracks saving the Payroll Savings Plan way, Depot Chapel Maj. R. L. Lucke!, USMC and in addition to the information we r EDITOR were after, we discovered several em­ Catholic ___________ 9:00 a.m. Otto A. Moore ployees whom we believe have estab­ Holy Daya _________ 6:30 a.m. ASSIST AN'l' EDITOR lished a record-here are three who Eva Ellis Confeuion before Mau PHOTOGRAPHER, Hellman Sima have reasons to be proud: DEPOT TELEPHONE 2391 6-29-63-6100 C. LUCILLE PENROSE who has Protestant _________ 11:00 a.m. worked in the Fiscal Department since Memorial Day May, 1942, authorized a deduction from her first paycheck for a Savings Bond. Tomorrow is the day we dedicate to "And I haven't miss­ Fiscal Department started to work at the memory of those who rest beneath ed a single month NAD in January, 1942. The following the white crosses in many lands, and since then," said April she started to buy Savings Bonds the unmarked graves beneath the rest­ Lucille, "although I the Payroll Savings less waves of the seas. They made the did cash a few after way and hasn't miss­ supreme sacrifice for the preservation WWII to buy a small ed a month since. of our freedom. The sacrifice they truck. But I like to Margaret says, "I made was too great for us, the living, think of each Bond I like the Payroll Sav­ to forget. Our course of life is not so buy in its maturity ings Plan because it strewn with worldly cares and interests value because I in­ is convenient, and that we do not fondly remember. Old . "'" ,, tend holding them Savings Bonds are ; affectiops return to us as clearly and the safest investment L . 11 Penrose until they mature. as vividly as when their presence glad­ uc, e They pay good in- in the world. I never dened our hearts and their voices thril­ terest and are the safest investment I miss the money, it is led in our ears. know. And, there's no more conven­ the easiest way be­ Let us, as we reflect on our great ient way than the Payroll Savings cause it is automatic. Margaret Power• heritage, turn from the charms of the Plan." Too, I like the idea of mailing the Bonds living and pause in humble reverence Lucille is married and lives in Bed­ to my home. I agree that Bonds are to honor our dead. They died because ford. Her hobby is writing poetry, the best Safety Deposit box one can they loved their country enough to mostly of a religious nature. Before have." fight for it, and for the way of life in coming to N AD she worked seven years Margaret lives in Bedford. Before which they believed. They gave in ful­ for the Farm Life Publishing Company joining the NAD family she was em­ lest measure to keep freedom alive. of Spencer, Indiana. ployed by the Bedford Times-Mail. That freedom is now in the safekeeping ARTHUR D. STROUD of Ordnance In addition to the above three employ­ of the living. In recognition of their Surveillence Test has been buying ees we discovered that many others have unselfish devotion we cannot fail to re­ Bonds in the Payroll Savings Plan with­ similar records: William Klapproth has cognize our obligation to cherish and out a break since July, 1942, when he been buying Bonds by Payroll Savings preserve the ideals for which they paid started to work at NAD. In answer since November, 1942; William Hite of so dearly. to our query as to Ordnance since July, 1942 with excep­ We here at NAD Crane are in the why he prefers the tion of a short period of five weeks, unique position of having assumed res­ Payroll Savings Plan and Harry T. Lynn of Pyro hasn't miss­ ponsibility for the care of the twenty­ Arthur replied, "it's ed a single month since June, 1943. seven cemeteries that lie within the the easiest way I Whatever our personal reasons for j boundaries of the Depot, and playing know to save, and taking advantage of the Payroll Savings host to the many relatives who travel with this Plan I can't Plan we are all proud of the fact that long distances to leave tribute on the forget. Even though our Bonds constitute a share in our graves of those who died for their our intentions may America. And it isn't a sacrifice to country-and we are charged with the be good it is easy to save. We merely keep what is ours and responsibility of providing ammunition forget, and you keep defer a little spending in order to have necessary to protect the things for putting it off until Arthur D. Stroucl more to spend in the future. which they died. the money is spent, If there are any employees who can It is only natural in this modern age and often wasted. And, where could I beat any of the above records Bursts ◄ to ignore the lessons that we could find a safer place for my savings. It and Duds will be glad to hear from learn by a bit of retrospection. We are provides me with a nice nest egg if I them. inclined to be oblivious to the fact that should need it, and it'll be a welcome most of the advantages enjoyed by us supplement to my retirement." today are inherited from those who liv­ One tried and true method of getting Arthur was born and lives in Wil­ your wife home from an out-of-town ed before us. We have an obligation to liams, where he does a bit of gardening carry on our share of contributions for vacation is to send her a copy of the future generations with the same broad in his spare time. He is a veteran of local paper with one item clipped out. visions of our predecessors. WWI. So, as we pause to honor our dead MARGARET F. POWERS of the "BUY THAT BOND, TODAY" 2 Economy Means "More Defense Per Dollar" - Practice It. May 29, 1953 MAYFIELD RETURNS TO NAD AS ASSISTANT MANAGER OF CAFETERIA NAVY NOTES "The physical way in which the Navy acts as deterrent, inspiration, repressor or winner, is four fold: "First the Navy masters the sea­ and that means countering hostile forces whether they be jet-propelled aloft, diesel driven below, or steam-propelled on the surface. The Navy isn't partic­ ular where these forces may be or where they may be based. If there are sub­ marine pens up a river, or air bases hidden beyond coastal mountain ranges, or mine assembly plants within striking distance of deep waters, the Navy can, and if so directed go after them with telling blows. "Secondly, the Navy fights amphib­ iously. Here's where the Marines step ashore into the picture as a strong element of naval power. War will stalemate unless we can grip the foe at bayonet's length. This amphibious func­ tion is vital to victory. "Thirdly, the Navy defends home soil. The Navy does this best in not letting the other fellow even get a crack at Beryl Mayfield has taken over the position of Assistant Manager of the our land. The Navy carries the fight to cafeteria, replacing Harry Stanfield who resigned on May 8 to enter the construc­ him. If he does try to cross the oceans tion business in Chicago. Harry, above left, has been Jess Maxwell's Assistant Manager for the past two and one-half years. Many of his friends have been we guard, our ships and carrier planes asking for him and expressed regret upon hearing that he had left NAD. Harry are there to detect him thousands of lived in Crane Village with his family during his employment here. miles out and beat him down all the Our new Assistant Manager is shown in the right photo. This is a home­ way in. coming for Beryl. He was previously employed at NAD as Supervisor of all sub­ "Finally, the Navy and Marine cafeteries for two years from 1945 to 1947. He resigned and returned to the Corps support the sister services. This stone business as a car blocker. means the dangerous business of flying Beryl was born in Lawrence County and is presently living with his family close-support to troops, the dirty busi­ in Ellettsville. He expects to move te Bedford in the near future in order to be ness of attacking enemy industry when nearer his work.