YOUR DIMES GIVE BLOOD TO FIGHT TO SAVE LIVES HELP OF INFANTILE PARALYSIS FIGHTING MEN BANNER McGUIRE GENERAL HOSPITAL

Vol. II RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1945 No. 7 Gen. Hayes Rallies Open National Paralysis Says McGuire Methods Good Fund Campaign for McGuire

Praise for the methods employed A campaign to raise funds to combat poliomyelitis in the at McGuire in handling patients Tappers United States will open at McGuire with two 30-minute ral- and boosting morale of men wound- Twin lies in the Red Cross Auditorium on Monday, January 15, it ed in action overseas has been was announced today by Lieutenant David S. Yoakley, chief voiced by Major General Philip Top USO Bill of the Special Services branch. Hayes, Commanding General of the The drive, sponsored by the National Foundation for Command, in a re- Third Service A pair of talented tap dancers— Infantile Paralysis, will continue letter to Colonel Dug- cent P. E. the Watkins twins—are headliners until February 15, and will be high- commanding officer of the gins, for the first of a pair of top notch Pop Englar lighted the night of January 30 hospital. USO Camp Shows on tap for Mc- with McGuire’s Presidential Birth- my complete “I wish to express Guire. day Ball in the post gymnasium. satisfaction with the that Mc- Heads Radio way Slated to appear at the Red Cross The dance will be open to all per- Hospital handled the ’ Guire General Auditorium tomorrow night is a sonnel of the hospital. wounded from the hospital train new, sparkling revue, “Hi Fellers.” ‘Open House Lt. Yoakley said the campaign- that we rode the other day,” Gen- On Tuesday, January 16, the “Sun- opening programs would be held at eral Hayes wrote. tan Revue,” comprised of Negro en- Jarrett W. “Pop” Englar, a veri- 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to enable all hos- “I was particularly impressed with tertainers, will be presented. Both table information desk on wheels pital personnel to attend. the splendid morale of the patients McGuire’s most shows will start at 7 p.m. and one of popu- Lieutenant Colonel William H. L. the hospital. It is a credit to on in you The Watkins twins, tap dancers lar patients, will be featured this Westbrook, Jr., executive officer, will Lt. Sheppeck and your fine organization that the Col. extraordinary, are a luscious pin-up week’s “Open House at McGuire” be the principal speaker at both morale of these men be of radio show over'WRVA p.m. seems to pair and a general GI favorite. at 4 programs. the highest. It must be a thrill to Saturday. Fred Roner, the man who makes The new McGuire 12-piece band, you for these wounded to speak so getting your pocket picked a pleas- Pop Englar, who has had five op- formerly stationed at Camp Sibert, your on highly of organization. Cer- Col. Sheppeck ure, has a world-wide reputation. erations his right leg after Alabama, is expected to make its tainly reward could be greater “picking little shrapnel no According to Roner, his hands have up a over debut on the program and will pro- than to the smiles faces Italy,” travels see on the been in the very best pockets. in around the hos- vide the musical portion of the men of those who have given so Lauds Evac And for Frank Sinatra fans, “Hi pital in his wheel chair and gen- shows. much I compliment your erally knows the whereabouts of overseas. Fellers” presents Jerri Kruger, “The Colonel P. E. Duggins, hospital organization and I commend you Singing Torch,” who claims to have anyone wanted for something. He’ll commanding officer, informed de- the are Plan Here he a for fine work you doing.” the unique distinction of being Si- tell how does it and also of partment heads that arrange- In passing General Hayes’ letter couple of narrow escapes during natra’s favorite singer. Jerri, who ments should be made to enable all on to hospital McGuire General’s system of the Italian campaign when he was personnel, Colonel was Gene Krupa’s first vocalist, has personnel to attend one of the pro- handling overseas patients is “far artillery Duggins said: recorded with him and with Duke in a field unit. grams. “It that superior and cannot be touched by A of is with deep gratification Ellington, among top name bands. native Baltimore, Pop has “It is highly desirable,” Colonel I note the above and I wish anything I’ve seen elsewhere,” three including 18- letter, The New Yorkers, comedy jug- children, an Duggins said, “that all personnel—- to add my appreciation writes Lieutenant-Colonel Michael year-old daughter whom he’s plan- to each and glers, have a much broader scope officers, enlisted personnel and civ- L. Sheppeck, MC, former executive every one of you for the superior than their name seems to imply. ning to take dancing as soon as ilians—attend one of these pro- which you performed officer of the hospital. he’s back his feet. manner in Not only have they performed their on grams. The purpose of this drive is your duties.” Colonel Sheppeck, now command- An army chaplain’s report the novelty act on leading vaudeville on to obtain funds to further the fight ing officer of the 307th General American soldier be heard also circuits in this country, but they will against infantile paralysis through- Hospital in training at Fort Lewis, when Chaplain Neil S. Cashman of- also have done their fancy jug- out our nation. I am sure that Mc- McGuire Washington, left McGuire Sept. 30. fers his views on how Yanks Park gling on the stages of theaters will Guire personnel will cooperate to He is one of the youngest command- readjust themselves to normal civ- throughout Europe. The act now is the fullest extent in making this ing officers of a numbered general ilian lives after the Apartments chalking up 25 years in show busi- war. year’s campaign a success.” hospital. Chaplain Cashman’s knowledge ness. Major General Philip Hayes, In his letter to friends here, of the American fighting man To Open Jan. 15 Ruth and Janie was Colonel Sheppeck said he consid- ,two lovely ladies Commanding General of the Third come gleaned from training with him in ered himself fortunate to have Ser- with songs and accordion, in Service Command, urged that all Building number two of McGuire the nation’s camps, going on man- geants Peters and Kaylor, former fresh as a breeze with an act that’s possible aid be given to the drive. Park Apartments at Broad Rock euvers with him and accompany- McGuire men, part of his sweet, informal and very pleasant. “The Armed Forces are lending Road and 45th Street will be ready as en- ing him into combat in North Africa listed personnel. Ruthie is a blue-eyed blonde from all possible aid to this most worthy for occupany on Monday, January and later in Italy. had to go to bat and do some Long Beach, Calif. Jane, brown- cause,” General Hayes declared. 15. Building number three will open “I “Open House” will have its say back stage but really haired and likewise blue-eyed, made “Poliomyelitis is an enemy, three weeks later, and buildings work, I’m about the forthcoming Red Cross unseen one grateful to get them,” the colonel her debut six years ago with the ever present on the home front. It and four at a future date. Blood Bank drive in Richmond wrote. “They both gems. First Los Angeles Light Opera Company. strikes indiscriminately and shows Occupancy will be limited to im- are (Continued from pace 3) Sergeant Kaylor has made big no mercy. We are all front line migrate civilians who engaged a are hit with the combatants. We should all contrib- in essential industry, with priority men and they like him. Sergeant Peters is doing very well (Continued on page 3) preference offered to civilian per- the hospital sergeant major. So sonnel of McGuire General Hos- as you pital. see that McGuire is in there pitching for the 307th General Hos- Wives One and two - Officers’ bedroom unfur pital.” nurnished apartments will be avail- Colonel Sheppeck asked he be Aid able, the one bedroom apartments Surgery sent copies of the Banner to enable renting for $56.50 per month, while him to keep' in touch with McGuire those having two bedrooms will rent Wives of officers stationed at Mc- activities. for $65.50. Guire are doing a particularly fine “You know that my feelings The monthly rental cost covers are job in augmenting surgical dress- still with McGuire because I’ve heat, water and gas, but not elec- ings here at the hospital, Colonel seen that place grow up, worked tricity. Katherine V. Jolliffe, principal chief with the men, played with them Plans are now under way for nurse announced today. and helped solve some of the rough landscaping the grounds and for Meeting in the Officers’ recrea- spots we had before we got going the construction of a children’s tion room each Wednesday morning full swing,” he said. “Those things playground. from 10 to 12, the officers wives a fellow doesn’t forget easily and Applications for apartments in make surgical dressings in a gen- my best wishes will always be with buildings two and three are now erous quantity. These dressings are McGuire, the officers and men I being accepted by Lt. Virginia G. of vital importance in the operating knew and the many happy moments Breed, personnel director of Mc- rooms as well as on the wards for had.” * Guire General. we patients’ redressing. The colonel gained considerable “We especially grateful to fame here last summer as coach of are three of the officers’ wives who put the hospital softball team in the in extra time at this work. In ad- Municipal League. Wearing a pair dition to the two hours each Wed- Tabs on Cabs of faded blue shorts, Colonel Shep- nesday morning, Mrs. F. R. Acosta, peck frequently startled crowds and Just a reminder: Mrs. R. E. Carlson and Mrs. S. R. players alike by leaping from the You needn’t argue with cab Thompson also give several weekly bench to protest vehemently a de- drivers when you want to come hours of their time to making the cision that displeased him or to to McGuire. Just hop into the dressings so sorely needed for our cheer loudly an outstanding play by nearest empty close the door surgical work here,” said Col. Jol- taxi, McGuire and say “McGuire General Hos- a man. liffe. pital.” “Any of the wives who would like GIs GETTING HEALTHIER Unless he’s tied up with an- to join the group, or who would like other fare, he must bring you out Washington (CNS) —Hospital ad- to give additional time to this im- here. missions indicate tuberculosis is portant work are invited to get in If he objects, just ask for his touch with my office or with any only 1-10 as prevalent in the Army Watkins Twins name. He’ll change his mind. today as in the last war, the War member of the group,” Col. Jolliffe Department has revealed. Delightful Tapping Terpsichore Duet added. McGuire banner Thursday, January 11, 1945 The Wolf by Sanscn« McGuire banner Published every Thursday for the personnel of McGuire General Hospital by the Public Relations Office. Approved periodical number: APN-3-19-M. COLONEL P. E. DUGGINS, MC, Commanding Officer LT. HOWARD B. LEEDS, QMC, Public Relations Officer Q. I’ve heard that some states Editor....'. Cpl. Bernard Asbel back home already have provided Associate Editor Pvt. Lee King bonuses for native servicemen. What Photography Cpl. Bruce Milgrim states have taken this action? Art Sgt. Edward T. Paier A. So far, only two, Vermont and New Hampshire. If from CONTRIBUTORS:.... 1st. Sgt. Bill Allison, Sgt. Neil J. O’Keefe you come Vermont, you may collect up to The Banner uses material furnished by Camp Newspaper Service. Cred- $100 in cash bonuses when you go ited material may not be reprinted without permission of Camp News- home. In New Hampshire, you can paper Service, 205 42nd St., New York 17, N. Y. E. collect up to $120, plus your regular muster-out pay. Your Mouth Shut! Keep Q. I am a second lieutenant, just out of OCS. I would like to know “The rapid changes we on the which have witnessed whether am entitled to. European Front highlight more than ever import- I receive the vital rental and subsistence for my ance of security,” says Colonel E. G. Sherburne, director of mother. I am living on the post. the security and intelligence division of the Third Service But my mother is as much depen- Command. dent on me as a wife. She has no “Secrecy of troop movements, supply routes and types of one else. equipment must be maintained.” A. An officer is entitled to rental Colonel Sherburne’s statements cannot be over-empha- and subsistence for a parent if the sized. The importance of security—keeping your mouth shut’ parent is chiefly dependent upon —ranks high in the theater of operations. It ranks equally him for support. "EEEEEEEE—there’s that mouse again!” high in the zone of the interior. The arrest of two German saboteurs in New York, fol- Q. I am engaged to a French girl. We plan be soon after lowing a landing from a submarine off the Maine coast, was to married publicized recently. the end of hostilities in Germany. These men had plenty of money and Will my wife be entitled to receive were spending it freely. They hoped—and they had been a dependency allotment? Veterans, Wounded Overseas, sent from Germany for just this pick stray purpose—to up A. She will be entitled to bits of receive information useful to the Axis. a Class A allowance of $50 a month Tells of Plasma That Saved Them Americans are noted for their loquacity. The Axis pow- after your marriage. The fact that ers know this. They will capitalize on it. They ARE capital- she is not an American citizen and Seven men who have been on the “and a lot more I don’t remember” izing on it. It’s up to the American people, the American lives in a foreign country will have receiving end will tell their stories after he was wounded during the soldiers, to prevent it. no bearing on her right to receive of the importance of plasma in a fighting in New Guinea. Hughart The Banner presents in this connection a quiz. It be- the allowance. There may be some series of one-minute transcriptions also received six blood transfusions. hooves every patient, every civilian, every and all delay, however, because of currency to be broadcast over WRVA, it was Others who will relate their exr officer restriction. But you enlisted personnel on thi£ post to take it. only passing will receive full announced today. periences with plasma are Private The allowances from the time you first score is 100. What’s your score? The men, all patients at McGuire, First Class George MacDonald, apply. will contribute their stories as the Ward 18, wounded at Antwerp; Pri- For every question to which you can truthfully answer Richmond Blood Plasma Drive opens vate Joseph Frank, Ward 52, “No”, give yourself 10 points. next week. Registration for persons wounded on D-Day at Normandy; 1. Have you ever repeated or passed on to others a Special Services desiring to give blood begins Mon- Private First Class Wane Owen, rumor or unchecked story about military affairs? day, January 15, and continues Ward 65, wounded near Rome; Ser- 2. Have you ever talked about military matters with Seek GI Talent through Saturday, January 20. Do- geant James R. Bowman, Ward 61, your friends in the presence of strangers in lunch rooms, nations will be taken at the Medi- wounded in New Guinea; Private cal College of Virginia during the First Class Bruce Friend, Ward Patients, civilians and enlisted 66, restaurants, or bars? week starting Monday, January 22. wounded near St. Lo, and Private personnel at McGuire are asked to 3. Have you ever assumed that your taxi driver, waiter, Private Cinet Hughart, Jr., Harry R. Cullotta, Ward 61, wound- volunteer their talents to the Spe- Ward: or native bearer doesn’t understand English? 64E, was given plasma 27 times' ed at Anzio. 4. Have you ever allowed a breach of security to pass cial Services Office. unreported? Needed especially are persons who possess ability to entertain. Singers, 5. Have you ever attempted to get information home to actors, dancers, imitators, and those your relatives or friends, when you knew it was forbidden by who do novelty acts can find spots censorship regulations? on future Special Services programs GJ, now SHAVINGS 6. Have you ever discussed classified military informa- in the process of arrangement. • tion over the telephone? Volunteers are asked to pay a per- —dit 7. Have you ever thought the other fellow is the only one sonal visit to the Special Services stupid enough to violate security regulations, and that you Office in the Administration Build- yourself are too intelligent commit such even ing or to telephone Extension 224. Pvt. Joe Cl. McGuire to an error, It is unconsciously? expected that a reserve of talent will be accumulated through 8. Have you ever allowed a breach of security to pass the volunteer system and that some unreported because the person making it was of higher rank? of these persons can be used the on Questions Overheard at the Tony Pastor 9. Have you ever troop movements with your two radio “Open House at discussed shows, Shuffle wife, relatives, or a girl friend you felt sure you could trust? McGuire” and “Okay, America,” Have you heard McGuire’s best 10. Have you ever passed on classified information to a emanating from the hospital. Christmas story? It’s about our old G.I.: “May I have this dance with friend, and then asked that the matter not be repeated, but pal Policastro. He played the part you?” be kept in strictest confidence? of Santa Claus for the Red Cross P.U.: “No, you can’t. I never dance Library Notes but in giving out presents would with anyone lower than a second never say anything. Finally, at their lieutenant.” insistence, Polly broke his silence, G.I.: “I didn’t think there was All patients and military and civ- but hardly had his “foist woids” anything lower.” ilian personnel stationed at McGuire I been uttered when the patients pop, were urged today by Nettie B. Tay- “Hey, where the hell you from, Are all those crime flickers at the lor, hospital librarian, to use the Brooklyn?” local cinema having their effect facilities of the library. on Cpl. Bair’s help? One of ;them Miss Taylor said" the library Did you know that our editor, Cpl. flipped Sgt. Joe Mogus a phoney would be open daily from 8 * a.m. to Bernie Asbel, was hospitalized last dime for change. 9 p.m., on Saturdays from 8 p.m. to week for a “throat ailment.” Don’t 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to let him fool you, he strained his It looks as Hurley the 9 p.m. tho Bob is pipes hawking the “Banner” on latest to develop that The following library regulations Hull Street Broad Street. Hop. were announced: Books will be charged for one what Is it true they say about Our deepest sympathies go out to week only. However, if not in de- Sgt. Dick Fry? In those ping-pong Corporal Vincent Sealey, who was mand they may be removed for an play-offs against Cpl. Jimmy Hum- notified shortly after additional week. serving mass phreys he is reported to have bet a Sunday Persons borrowing morning that his mother books are re- ten-spot on himself. Just for the sponsible had been killed at Newburg, N. Y. for them until their prop- records, James took the Sgt. er return to the library. No fines ft Two lads that started the for overdue books will be charged, new Did you know that the famous ' year right were Sergeant but lost or damaged books must be Staff John dance team of Stephanie and Craig Krywicki and Corporal paid for by the borrower. All books John De performed together again for the Paolis, both of whom are to be returned before personnel took that first time in quite a while at the fatal step down the leave this post. middle aisle. Officers’ Club last week end? In The library book cart will visit all case you’re nosey, in private life WAC Corporal Wolfe' is a wards containing bed patients three now they’re S-Sgt. and Mrs. C. A. Manes. “WOLF.” (3) times a week. licensed There’s more to The Mrs. recently closed a success- the story than though. Requests will be filled. Books not that, Cor- ful engagement in California while poral Wolf Wolfe oblige with on the shelves may be reserved. will the Sarges’ latest closing was the details upon request. If the books you wish are not in door of the clink. this library, you may request that Mother runs a trolley they be borrowed from the Rich- Mrs. Joseph J. Krause and Mrs. Sister mans a jeep mond Public Library for your use. James E. Maxwell presented their Grandma ruAs a tractor The music library is for the use nervous husbands with bouncing Cousin sails the deep of all personnel. Librarian on duty baby girls last week. Auntie’s in the Coast Guard will be in charge and will be re- Mary Ann’s a WAC sponsible for proper operation of Sgt. Rubin Gold is now in the Poppa sits and wonders “Will you sign this requisition for feet of rope, Sir?” phonograph 20 and care of records. infantry at Camp Gordon, Georgia. When they’re coming back. Thursday, January 11, 1945 McGuire banner Special Program I __ For Dedication Supply Department Fills Bill , On January 23 With At Time A special program Anything six-page to Any commemorate the dedication of McGuire General Hospital has been Supply lines are life lines to any prepared and will be distributed at enterprise, and a hospital is no ex- the dedicatory ceremonies at 2 p.m. ception. McGuire General has es- Tuesday, January 23, fin the Red tablished a well , coordinated, Cross Auditorium. smoothly functioning supply set-up Carrying a cover designed by Ser- which provides for prompt delivery geant Edward T. Paler, staff artist via proper channels, equally prompt of the Banner, the program con- replacement for expendable items tains a reproduction of an oil paint- or salvage for those that are not, ing of Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire, and a constant up-to-date stock for-.whom the hospital was named, record as well as precise quarterly and pictures of the arrival of the or semi-annual inventories. first patients at the hospital last This is the insignia approved by The heart of this arterial net- summer. the War Department to be worn by work of supply flow and check is the a General of the Army. Eligible to Three hundred invitations to at- Administrative Office of the Sup- wear it are: Gens. George C. Mar- ply Division tend the ceremonies have been sent under the direction of shall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Major E. to leading military dignitaries in William Barnes and his D. Eisenhower and Henry H. Arn- colleagues, Lt. the Third Service Command and to James T. Remley old. The Navy also has indicated it and Warrant representatives of the state of Vir- Officer Walter Ancy- will adopt the insignia for its 3 5- powic. ginia and of Richmond civic and 1 star admirals, William D. Leahy, Lt. Remley, deputy director patriotic of organizations. Ernest J. King and Chester Nimitz. the division, is the department’s equivalent of a one-man-band. In Pop Englar however. Twelve pints of plasma charge of purchasing of supplies, he saved Conley and he expects to be also is responsible for priorities and back behind the plow any day now. allocations, clothing and equipage (Continued from page 1) Private First Class John Urso classification, post claims involving when two McGuire patients tell how heard his foxhole buddy yell. John- any accident concerning GI trans- the magic fluid saved their lives in ny started for him when he found portation and military or civilian combat. he was hurt seriously himself. personnel of the post, technical serv- Corporal James Conley was hit in Urso will tell on “Open House” a ices (ordnance and signal), legal the leg and lost a toe in the big j thrilling story of the bravery of a assistance and salvage distribution. push at Cassino. His first thought j medic, a nightmarish jeep ride and Despite this load of duties, Lt. was that he’d never farm again. 1 how under direct fire a bottle of Remley finds time to enjoy his fa- The medics reached him in time, 1 plasma saved lives. vorite sports and spend consider- able time with his two-year-old son, ” because his office staff is in there “And the Band Flayed On . . . pitching every day. The staff includes Secretaries Miss Louise Beverly and Mrs. Helen Crowder, and general clerk Miss Thelma Jones, all Richmond girls. The picture story of supplies be- gins with the receipt of the sup- plies as shown in the first picture . .|. Charlie Kerby rolls the first crate of an incoming shipment down the hospital ramp as George Wilson stands by with empty truck awaiting the next crate and chief stoi ekeeper James T. Strayhorn checks in the items. Next, all incoming and outgoing- supplies are checked through the administrative office. Seated at desk (1. to r.) are Lt. Remley, Major Barnes—(his hobby is gardening)— and Mr. Ancypowic, a guard on the McGuire basketball team. At the next desk is the department’s chief clerk, Theodore Kiger of Waynesboro, Va. To his right is the administrative clerk, Mrs. Kay Let- terhouse of Amelia, Va. at The Melody Macs, McGuirVs own melody makers who greet in- Below left, Cpl. J. R. (Bob) coming patients with music and play for the patients in the wards, radio Ward is shown in the medical sup- programs, detachment dances. They also provide ,music for the weekly ply room filling a requisition foil hospital broadcast — “McGuire Open House” — aired each Saturday ward supplies, which, when assem- property section and property ex- and read) is directly responsible for afternoon at o’clock over Station Shown above in the studio 4 WRVA. bled, will be delivered immediately change officer, confers with her all supplies once they are issued to of WRVA, Pfc. Walter Keller of the baggage room, violin; Sgt. Leverett by truck to the ward from which secretary, Miss Elinor Young of a hospital department. Tanner of the X-Ray department, trumpet*; Sgt. Steve Kubica, ward- the requisition originated. master, accordion; Cpl. William Elson of the EENT clinic, pinch-hitting Richmond, Va. Lt. Eidet, former From the quartermaster supply for Pvt. Victor Galucci of motor pool, at thq bass viol and CpL Robert At right, WAC Lt. Evelyn O. government blue print contract ex- room are issued all clothing for pa- Panofsky of supply department at the piano: Panofsky is director’ of the Eidet, chief of the consolidated aminer (she likes to dance, bowl tients. It is not at all unusual for band. % this department to clothe 500 pati- ents a day. In the picture at left is Rallies Open Drive shown a portion of the quartermast- Eddie Weaver er supply issue room. In front of the, counter (1. to r.) Pfc. Jimmy Kidd Plays With Band (Continued from page 1) of Staunton, Va., puts on GI shoes ute our share to fight this deadly as Pfc. Russell Bosley of Gassaway, Va., for At McGuire i disease.” I W. tries a blouse size. In Lt. Yoakley said that collection the wheel chair, Pfc. Angelo To- Eddie Weaver and other noted I points for personal contributions bacco of Yonkers, N. Y., wonders musicians of the 11-piece band, i would be located at 12 places bow he will manage to try on GI liousers and Pfc.’s Gilbert Hanes of formerly of Camp S'ibert, Alabama throughout the hospital. Cardboard <1. Marys, and Harvey Con- arrived at McGuire today and will containers into which coins may be Pa., gleton of Greenville, N. C., await be on deck to launch the Infantile dropped will be placed in Post their turn. They are all patients Paralysis campaign rally beginning Headquarters, the arcade, at the at McGuire. next Monday Jan. 15th 11 Post Exchange cigarette and candy at a.m. Behind the counter, W. R. Crouch audi- counters, the officers’ mess, the fi- and 1 p.m. in Red Cross shoes) Pfc. Stanley Hennon torium. nance office, in the patients’ and enlisted personnel’s messes, the (assisting with blouse), Cpl. Harry Weaver, popular Richmond theater, officers’ club, detachment King and Pfc. Santos Mendoza, musician was organist at Loew’s dayroom and the Red Cross Audi- D. E. Mays, and W. R. Theater for eight years prior to Somerville torium. of tbe quartermaster supply depart- joining the army. He and the are issuing the clothing other members of the band ment, to have patients and checking and record- all played with famous bands “This Is name the Army” ing the issued material. and national chain radio shows. Nets Seven Million MILGRIM PHOTOS Before being stationed at Camp Sibert the band was the reception HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—The mo- BEER ON THE BEACHES SPANISH LESSONS OFFICERS DANCE center band at Camp Lee. Sta- tion picture “This Is the Army” tioned at Sibert at the same time has earned $7,000,000 representing Pacific (CNS) —Members of Uncle Persons interested in learning to All officers of the post have been the band there nation- Sam’s Fighting Fleets invited an was were 65,000,000 admissions. The money in the Pa- speak Spanish are invited to join to attend informal dance ally famous stage and screen Re- cific are eagerly awaiting their next in the Virginia Room of the Hotel was given to Army Emergency the classes now forming for instruc- stars Mickey Rooney, Bobby Breen lief by Warner Brothers and Irving beach. Navy Secretary James For- John Marshall on the night of and restal has just tion under Major Francisco R. 15, Dickie Moore for whose GI Berlin, who took the seven-mil- ruled that naval ves- Monday, January given by the shows Weaver the boys sels may carry beer and ale Acosta. girls of the Bureau of Internal and usually lionth dollar bill received to Wash- now Reve- played. ington, D. C., and presented it to for their crews, with the provisions The classes will meet in Ware- nue. Dancing will be from 9 p.m. Gen. George C. Marshall, chief of that the bluejackets do all their house 420 each Tuesday and Fri- to 1 a.m., according to Betty Dick- Hop on the War Bond Wagon. staff, U. S. Army. guzzling on shore and not on ship. day, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. inson, chairman. McGuire banner Thursday, January 11, 1945 Cigarettes Rationed At McGuire Gym Double Header Friday; Post Generals Join YMCA Loop Theater The starting six will be selected ',=4. McGuire’s Generals made their from among Florence Andrews, team debut in the Richmond YMCA captain; Marjorie Dunn, Jean Mills Theater' program for the week, Thursday, January 11, Wed- league last night and) lost, 30-15, and Rosalie McDonald, forwards, to to the Camp Lee Quartermaster and Eva Reed, Alice Mae Cannon, nesday, January 17. Shows start at 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. School. Hoch, Lee forward, was Joan Rothgeb, Mary Ellen Walker, Louise Beverly Vaughn, Thurs., Jan. 11—“Lake Placid high scorer with 14 points. Ches- and Becky guards. Serenade,” with Vera Hruba Ral- wick and Conway paced the Then Generals dropped a 68-41 ston, Brad Taylor and Vera Generals with five and four tilt to the Richmond Train- Vague. points respectively. Naval ing Station team Monday on the Sat., Jan. 13—“Blonde Fever,” NTS floor. Allison and Cheswick with Philip Dorn and Mary Astor.1 Doubleheader basketball will be! counted 21 points between them to Sun., Jan. 14—“The Thin Man on tap at the McGuire gym tomor- pace the local quint, but Bingham Goes Home,” with William Pow- row night, with the McGuirettes collected 13 for the Sailors to take ell, Myma Loy and Gloria De- meeting a Bellwood girls’ team in individual scoring honors. The Gen- Haven. the opener at 7 p.m. and the Gen- erals trailed, 36 to 22, at the half. Tues., Jan. 16—Double Feature erals tangling with the Bellwood Announcement was made today —“The Big Bonanza,” with Rich- Engineers in the nightcap. that the Generals had entered the ard Arlen, and “Dancing in Man- The Generals, who dropped a 50- Richmond YMCA League to fill hattan,” with Jeff Donnell. 32 game to Langley Field last week, schedule openings caused by the Wed,, Jan. 17—“Two Girls and a will not be at full strength tomor- withdrawal of Camp Pickett and Sailor,” with Jimmy Durante, Van Virginia row due to illness and duty as- Fort Monroe from the Wounded overseas veterans line up at McGuire PX with recently Johnson and June Allyson. signments. Coach Bill Allison is Servicemen’s League. The revised issued cigarette ration cards to buy hard-to-get smokes. The ration cards expected to start Yoakley and Con- schedule for the remainder of this permit the purchase of one pack of cigarettes per day, while available. way at the forwards, Cheswick at month follows: PX Officer Captain Max Dreyer is making every effort to stock all center, and himself and Ancypowie Jan. 16—Randolph-Macon (away). favorite brands. Miss Lucy Andrews is shown punching the ration card Casadesus Jan. 17—Optimist Club, (away). New York City, while at the guards. of McGuire patient Pvt. William L. Blackburn of Jan. 18—Camp Lee, (away). Butler sells smokes to two other patients. Trounced soundly in their first Jan. 20—Richmond NTS, (home). Miss Bessie Jan. 23 —Richmond AAB, (home). At Mosque appearance, the McGuirettes prac- Jan. 25—Norfolk Navy Yard at ticed furiously this week and will be Portsmouth, (away). ’Em Post Office Accepts full strength for their tilt Jan. 30—Langley Field, (away). Who Found at Jan. 31—Camp Lee Q M School, Pin-Up Girls. 88c a Pack for Fags In Richmond against the Bellwood (away). Lt. Sally Hayes has reported the loss of one pair of glasses with pink CHICAGO—The price seems to Lovers of piano music will have . in the ’80’s . . that Connie Mack in a shell rims. The glasses, blue be a bit high for an agency of the the opportunity within the next 22 years old, 6 feet 4 inches was case, are believed to have been lost government to be getting for cig- few days to hear two world-re- tall, and weighed 150 pounds when in the vicinity of Wards 1-12. Finder arettes, in view of black market nowned pianists at concert appear- he signed his first league baseball Banner please return to The office charges, but 12 cartons of fags ances in Richmond. . contract . . that the fibre pro- personally. or contact Lt. Hayes sold the post office here the Tomorrow night Casadesus will tective skull caps which jockeys by in unclaimed appear at the Mosque theatre under introduced by Edward R. semi-annual sale of wear were auspices of the Symphony Society Bradley, celebrated Kentucky horse- AAF’s 34 Top Aces goods were disposed of at auction of Richmond. Casadesus, a French man. Bagged 690V4 Planes and brought $106.00—which is a * * * little over 88 cents per pack of 20. artist, made his American debut in January, 1935, with the New York Despite a lot of hullaballo about The next lot of 12 cartons went By Camp Newspaper Service Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra. the amateur status of Howie lcr $80 to a newspaper reporter—- Here Army’s 34 top air- The pianist-composer has made his Schultz, who plays a ’ lot of first are the but no one explained where a —each with 15 more vic- home the past few years in Prince- By Sgt. Bill Allison base for the Brooklyn Dodgers dur- men or newshawk ever got that much tories to his credit. Together they ton, New Jersey. A number of free ing the summer, the lanky Minnne- money at one time to spend for Little late to be talking about have accounted for 60914 enemy tickets are available for patients sotan continues to cavort at center smokes. football, but from the looks of planes in aerial combat (up to Dec. and enlisted personnel at the Red on the Hamline University basket- things the National Pro League 44). Cross. ball team. The National AAU “per- 21, might have a run on its hands to Leading the list is Maj. Richard Artur Rubenstein, frequently mitted” Schultz to play in one game More Wacs Needed continue its domination of the field of Poplar, Wis., with 40. called of the greatest living at the New York Garden. Since I. Bong, one as in years past. Coupled with the Maj. Thomas B. Mc- For Hospital Work pianists, will present a concert at then every school Hamline has Others are: proposed action to draft 4-Fs is the Guire (5th) 30; L.-Col. Francis S. the Mosque on Tuesday, January played likewise has “permitted” (CNS) —Because of likely opposition of several new cir- Gabreski (8th—prisoner of war) Washington 16. His appearance be the fifth Schultz’ presence in the lineup. And will cuits. Robert S. Johnson (8th) increasingly high casualty lists and feature of the 1944-45 Celebrity why not? 28; Maj. The National loop met this week (8th) the return of thousands of sick and * * * 27; Maj. George E. Priddy Series sponsored by the Civic Mu- in Chicago to discuss the situation. (8th) wounded soldiers to the U. S. every Rosy Ryan, Minneapolis baseball 24; Capt. Don S. Gentile 23; sical Association of Richmond. As of now, cities active mem- (5th) month, the need for medical and 11 are manager, will never forget the first Maj. Gerald T. Johnson 23; bers and plan to field teams next (5th surgical technicians in Army hos- and only time he disobeyed an or- Col. Neel E. Kearby —missing) St. Augustine, Florida, is the old- fall. It’s thought likely a 12th city Christensen, pitals is “acute” the War Depart- der from John (Muggsy) McGraw. 22; Maj. Fred J. Jr., est city in the United States. given a ostensibly ment announced in a year-end will be franchise, Rosy had a fine fast ball, but Mugg- (8th) 22; Col. Glenn E. Duncan statement. WAC recruiting will be to ease the burden of schedule mak- sy McGraw told to (8th—missing) 21£; Capt. John J. him never use spurred in 1945. To who ing. Wouldn’t be surprising, though, it except on specific instructions. Voll (15th) 21; Maj. Walker M. Ma- women respond to their country’s call, the if the league moguls thought a bit The Giants were playing Brooklyn hurin (8th) 21; Maj. Jay T. Rob- LIFE Army promises specialized training SMRS of new blood wouldn’t be amiss. d&y in 1920, and both were in bins (5th) 21; L.-Col. Thomas J. one designed to fit them as enlisted Manpower problems may hit the the pennant race. Lynch (5th—deceased) 20; L.-Col. technicians and the assurance of established teams, too. In addition With the score tied at two-all and Robert B. Westbrook (13th) 20; Col. duty in Army hospital wards aid- to military demands, the new All- a three-two count on a Dodger hit- Charles H. MacDonald (5th) 20; ing in the care of sick, injured and America Conference threatens to be ter, Ryan looked toward McGraw Col. Hubert Zemke (8th—prisoner wounded soldiers. a bit troublesome. The new league and got the usual curve ball signal. of war) 19i; L.-Col. David C. Schil- has grabbed Angelo Bertelli, for- Rosy pretended to misunderstand ling (8th) 19; Col. David L. Hill mer Notre Dame great, and Bill and tried to fire his smoke ball past (14th) 18M; Capt. John T. Godfrey, PX Shoe Shop Daley of Minnesota and Michigan the hitter. The result was a home (8th—prisoner of war) 18; Capt. fame, from the National draft list. run chalked up a 3-2 defeat Duane W. Beeson (8th—prisoner of that Patients and military duty per- IP' you use a cloth shield to protect your It’s a tough war. and netted Rosy a $50 fine. “I fig- war) 18; L.-Col. Herschel H. Green * * * sonnel whose suffering dogs have face from cold winds, keep the bottom ured (15th) 18; Maj. Don M. Beerbower if it cost that much to throw protested long of it loose so your breath can escape. — the trek into town Did You Know that Texas a fast I’d stick McGraw’s (9th—deceased) 171; Maj. Walker one, to to buy shoes after sweating out Christian University figured in both signs,” said Ryan. C. Bekham (8th—prisoner of war) the highest and lowest scoring post- 171; Maj. Edward Cragg (5th—miss- the maneuvers necessary to secure season football bowl classics? TCU ing) 17; Capt. Cyril F. Homer the ration coupon will be cheered bowed to Georgia, 40 to 26, in the He Didn’t Say ‘Thanks’ (5th) 17; Capt. James E. Vamell by the news of the recently Open- 1942 Orange Bowl game, and nosed (15th) 17; Capt. Glen T. Eagleston ed PX shoe shop. Dress shoes for out Louisiana State, 3-2, in 1936 at Buffalo, N. Y. (CNS)—When their (9th) 161; L.-Col. William N. Reed men, reasonably priced and styled, wedged a (14th) Maj. George Welch and with a good size range is the the Sugar Bowl . . . That hockey bus became in snow bank, 161; S. (5th) present set-up. was the first sport to put numbers 30 passengers alighted, put their 16; L.-Col. Richard E. Turner shoulders to the wheel and pushed (9th) 16; Maj. Samuel J. Brown “Women’s shoes may be stock- . on its players . . that Alonzo BEARDS are a detriment instead of a It back on the road. The driver (15th) 151; Maj. Bill Harris (13th) ed later, if the demand warrants help in cold weather as they collect Stagg revealed that the “T-forma- sped off, leaving them standing in 15; Capt. Richard A. Peterson (8th) it,” Capt. Dreyer I PX Officer Max moisture which will freeze your face. tion” was known to some coaches the snow. 15. told BANNER reporter. Male Call by Milton Caniff, creator of "Terry and the Pirates" Well, Slip My Cable