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Show necalls "re u,pyv Hill Field Conditions pioneer Early a Reminiscent Mood, Sylvia Nilsen Remembers When It Seemed There Would Be More Babbits Than Personnel In few employes on this field who can talk One of the authority about the "early days," when conditions were is Sylvia Nilsen, today as then, employed in 5y ffrfvilian personnel section and civil-- trlbineaatmilitary that time was 24, &Meia used by these employes Vs. various rooms of a two- - in lyhv Builds Field In 24 Hours "ASC i T Aednesdav Jeeembef 8, 1943 Salerno Episode Took Place Under Strafing ' we mr cm arm 2a asaN3B AB Squadron Notes Bivouac With the 09th What Air Service Cnmm arA nay- - 482nd Soldier of week: Meriting the Our trip to Camp Williams on sonnel, military and civilian, does honor votethe ' this week is Pfc. Nov. 27 for bivouac, was unevent?ountry is well known to Charlie Higgins of operations. doing it ful, but it made all the boys realLf,1!6" uc they're is being what Tv,"",,cs: p ize that this could rin-uDoy done by the NASG in vital overseas easiiv be the reaLO Polling for this a areas is not so well known. choice position re- nrorV barracks building, thing. Made public last week in a War suited in a tie be- When we ar completed building on the Department release one was V.T tween such at Campl rived iV Svlvia and three others com-SSSgt. accomplishment. How ground units Black and Sgt.f all the! Williams the Civilian Personnel of the Northwest African Air Ser- Jesse Bennett. s trucks were dis- - f with' about an equal num-zTvice Command laid out and con- persevd and squads; persons sharing the aLiuciea an air field in 24 hours, Recommenda-- 1 of. the Maintenance, formed. The; were ciose in the wake of divjuuuwmg and Administration dark squads, with all Fifth Army infantrv and nrrillprv tion: That on the Salerno beachhead, is a tri- - glasses be an item their equipment,: isions. or regular issued started their trek ouie to training given at depots to enlisted Ueir chief concern in those days men. anmB actual nroductiva to what was to 1 . Si! aa such Hill tn Field and snirir. Why? To prevent Mjgeums be our camp of ASC personnel. aork underway with the least pos-dnow blindness; site, but not until delay. Only the skeleton of the landing with heavy equipment to protect the eye scouts were senti about 5 o'clock in the afternoon rations hangar and the two of from sun Shumway J2J,, warehouses existed, but they ut in advances Sept. 9, sites of air fields were rays; direct to guard against particles to make sure that' Trealired what important proj-K- tj picked out by 9 p.m. that night. being blown around by the wind; all was safe. would some day depend on Two sites were chosen but. as Ma to Coylo hide nasty cuts, bruises, and eye we Heir ideas and plans. jor Lawrence M. Cook, rapid-fir- e the campsite at reaching to rest Upon allow while umcer in command, related "Wo fatigue; During the long winter months, tents in our to set aid in up tending lectures; disguise; subsequently abandoned the first to aid and relieve strain during immediately Us whole area was covered with All area. the one in favor of the second, a culwidely dispersed , thick blanket of tog. When the clothing check; to improve the gen tivated field of cotton and fellows did a splendid job of cam h lifted in the early spring the eral outlook on life. That cotton certainly looked good. boom Hill Field wind would start ouflage. xou see, rve been away from Texk blow the equally famous Hill One of the most familiar sights Then came the Jo or digging as now since November of 1941." field sand around, continuing on Sylvia Nilsen This WAS a job, is Cpl, our during physical training A runway was laid out that 'Chick" trough the summer months until the taking into consideration the race out with falling Troy A stroll over, short the through night, stakes marking the position. fee tog moved in again. that we had frozen ground to deal entanglement of sage brush would while equipment was continually Sylvia recalls the fond plans of scare with. scores of them. up unloaded from With dayA "rumor:" Corporals are to pull flit Allred. landscape architect and After eatinc a hasty, but hearty Still employed in the Civilian break, graders, ships. scrapers and roll KP. What do you mean a rumor? meal, most of the boys went scout'nather of the pioneers still here, Personnel redivision, Sylvia's only ers, all under intermittent he was pretty sure that jfeeteems ing to inspect! their surroundings, gret is that the thousands of em- and strafing by German bombing "Snafu" Hepp is caught again aircraft, planting of lawn and trees ployes working here and, with an elevation of .9,000 haven't today under 'sould stop the continual way and evening found this time, by two WACs. blowing of likewise experienced the trials and got feet, it didn't take long betore a complete airfield set for action. Money, money, money! Sgt. Ray all 'find and sand, but he used to of us. were puffing pretty hard. lienark that the wind was so strong tribulations of those early days. Supply units dragged up thous Eigner needs help at the bowling next morning there was a The sure if She's that there had, they of ands gallons of aviation gaso alleys. See him now while the d start with that if he did plant to the top of Tardbird moun more far would be trip appreciation line during the construction gaso chance is yours. Don't waste an put here, the seeds would prob-itl- jr of what we now have and a lot less name given to our tirst tain (the line which was ready for fighter opportunity. Become athletic-min- d start sprouting somewhere in When we ar lookout we don't planes the moment about what position). grumbling wheels touched ed. Liyton. this mountain, of at the have. rived top the fresh runways. In short, it was There were no complaints heard were few flaws in camouthere Air Service Command technique tut the distance those employes Is submitted This Suggestion: same from start to finish, technique even wholly for the benefit of the over- - flage to be found. At the hi to walk from the parking lot, Chemical on lecture a we had booby, time at fcr In those as ASC installations right nourished personnel of our squadtaught days they were entiled to drive their cars to the here at home. ron. Of course, if there are any traps and camouflage. A few words Building trice door. There was some, confothers interested in following the were spoken by Chaplain Underirmation expressed over the con- A new building for Hill Field, EASY ROAD to physical training wood to make our Sunday com-- i ioott of their cars comforts, there is no reason why plete. following some the chemical warfare , equipment Monday, after traveling in a ra ifeethefinishheavier sand storms, when warehouse, was recently authorized they shouldn't follow this lengthy had been eaten away by for canstruction, it is announced. discourse. Naturally, I don't want vine in single file for about a to reveal all systems at once so mile our squadron broke up into (impact or the sand. The building will be located just The number I take them as they come. of jack rabbits that west of the Post schools hangars squads and advanced across a field An exhibit of modern paintings - to an techme here when this follow was First, objective about 500 yards and south of the plant equipment will be Sgt Bailey's are depot presented at the base li maue. even tnouen Hunted increased faster our. from you A far starting point. Thee theatre of building. operations by am ine civilian enrollment brary beginning Dec. 6 and for two dwarfed by his presence. moved in unison, and after WH-E-squads did, type of construction, mwr a wnne it looked to Sylvia warehouse modified, the building weeks thereafter, Lt. Sylvia Kor advancing a given distance, would Praise to the mighty: "Wild- - take cover as best they could be'-- "t" nit, special services section an' me rauuna wouia uuce will be 15 by 132 feet in size. nounced this week. horse" Smith. H. Robinson, F. J, hind rocks, brush, or even out- The exhibit is entitled "Modern Smith. H. Kelly, "Glamour Boy'' croppings in the ground itself. Paintings." The paintings are re Lunday, "Scarface" Bailey, TnomOur next objective was the and A. "Snafu" as famous of color in Davis, Hep, Williams infiltration course, productions Camp tin masters. Included in the display P. Salvo are the boys who three miles away. Again about ished unbeaten in the third quar the 99th started its advance, and will be the following: Rousseau's '"Carnival Evening" ter of the basketball race. this time even an infantry post Cpl. Shumway. With Oranges' and "Monkeys would have been proud to call ua Renoir's "Portrait of Mme. Hen- their own. Twenty-Fourt- h USO riot": Orozco's "Zapatistas"; Chi- Finally our objective was in 448 Twenty-Fourt- h rico's "Nostalgia of the Infinite" renewed vigor our sight, and with Van Gogh's "Boats at St. Maries" boys came ' on it like a cyclone. Telephone We thought that our day's work WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Gauguin's "Riders on the Shore" 1:00 p.m.. -Dancing and floor show for military personnel and USO was done, but no, this just a start. Blue Vase"; Mo 'The Cezanne's L. Ronald Garkie, hostesses. Main recreation hall. Flight Officer 1:00" of a Soldier" --USO Wives' club. Club In squads of 20 we took off "Portrait Field digliani's Hill lounge. who was stationed at on the course, with machine-gu- n "The Open Window"; Ma 21, DECEMBER 10 FRIDAY, Dufy's montn oi the -j?eDruary, p.m.Paper Doll, dancing party for the military and hostesses, and I do mean live stuff. tisse's "White Plumes", and Dali's during Main recreation hall. 1943, was reported killed in an fire, . "Portrait of Gala." nrnirlent in England on November about two feet above the ground. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 1:00 p.m.- -And land mines going off all Dancing for everyone. Main recreation hall. Come and enjoy 23, according to word received by the club, war workers and friends. around us! We kept our bodies weeK. :30 p.m.- -- Songfeat, tnis in relatives Ogden gather around the piano and have fun. close to the earth that we gave or so son Mrs, was the 'Mr. Garkie SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 :00 a.m. Free handwriting analysis, Mrs. Greenwood. This was 2456 Grant, and was the moles competition. Ortell Farrar. 1:30 p.m.. -Sunday social hour, musical program followed by refreshLehman like and one of warfare, real, husband just Marjorie the ments. Program: Ogden a choir. Hot plum pudding cappella realize Field Hill employe couldn't what but help former just furnished by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Main recreation Garkie, hall. battlefields who is now with her parents m our boys on distant :00 p.m,. Silhouettes by Charlotte McUrath, to Send home. The engagement and forthcom r.mnH Junction. Colo. were going through. :00 p.m.- "The Modern Philosophers," discussion group, club lounge, After crossing barbed wire en marriage of Lt. F. George The vounz flight officer won his ing 13 DECEMBER MONDAY, Hill Field special service wings at Roswell, N. M., and was tanglements, avoiding land mines, J:K Hula dancing lessons hostesses and service men. Esposito, -0 Art club. OH officer, and Effie Riggio of Frank assigned to Hill Field immediately. booby traps, and machine-gupainting Instruction free to everyone. fire, p.m.- - -- Making Christmas candy In kitchen. Service men and lin, N. J., was announced recently He left here early in March for we were all thankful to start our hostesses. an assignment at San Bernardino, weary journey back to camp. at a dinner party ai ue TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 :00 bride's parents, Mr. and and was transferred to England Daaclng party musical mistletoe twirl. the of All through that night and the p.m.- - Spanish classes, club room. All service men, hostesses and Mrs. Anthony Riggio, at 155 Main last June. next morning the gas alarm was war workers. 0 p.m.. Franklin. . in constant use. Not knowing Instructions, Walter Stoker, club lounge. :30 p.m.. allroom dancing "Ten Flights Up," t TTanflaito. who is a son of when or where it would strike play, directed by Sgt. Harry Wright of Hill Field. Mr. and Mrs. George Esposito uof next, kept us on our toes, and DECEMBER IS WEDNESDAY, nome was men and hostesses. 18 Garside, Newark, our gas masks gained our :30 p.m.. ubo talent show for war workers, service Ice cream leave two weeks ago. ms making, kitchen, for service men and hostesses. respects. atPanzer college at e is a senior Over 120 Hillcrest residents Tuesday was the day to break ne square camp and return to Hill Field. USO tended the East Orange, N nf Panzer. week in the dor And I can truthfully say that .i.iotn hold last ,t, Wall r-He enlisted in the ' army Septem mitory East wing recreation hall Hill Field looked good to us. "Pwated for Negro service men and war production workers. and plan Pfc. William D. F. Coyfru ber 12, 1942. th of fair was sponsored Telephone members of the Square ned by T00 Dm DECEMBER WEDNESDAY, t nanre club; ;30 eant, Jun' Hostesses. m!Mw'ral r Ch1"t,, of the club were s :00 as THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 leaders for the act to .olonted latest Time Time, Junior Hostesses will teach soldiers the other residents assisted and ,wlnB ,,eP- dances :0o bm steps sing your favorite songs. intricate the in learning ntenance xvhirh were demonstrated. Appro Shaffer , :00 pm FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 ' W.P.W. whose birth Margaret Birthday party, honoring soldiers and We rt VTf the Capt. H. F. Lancaster, chief? of lay's are In December. priate music was furnished by Vs Aviation squad h cmp'?r"" industrial hygiene, has gone to 11 of Kines' orchestra Ogden. SATURDAY, DECEMBER our Neighbor." are New York City, where he is att Eldwere married last Wednesday dances on. Other nrlzaa oase f 9. n. m. at the 'Sat Nile." luk ho .neclftl. dance to Juke bo tunMhoino- nlanned for the near future, ing a meeting of industrial iiyg"ne Underwooa W. from the 11 control depots Norfil 1:00 Baplain SUNDAY, DECEMBER IX the Square IJance ciuo memuere chiefs Air Service Command. the of 4;00 nm'JIu",c Appreciation Hour, ficiaieu. Mrs, announced. The program of the meeting In- ..,utBr ..nt Fie,d ;0 p:mZ?"n Mour' oWlrs In charge. The priu cludes a symposium to exchange OCS Board to Meet Sing Awhile," Social hall. ideas put into effect throughout is A meeting of the OCS board MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 various depots, and a anthe was Music Appreciation. it for today, Weston is a son scheduled of instruction. course G. Col. Vernee uiass. nounced by Lt. ox Whist Tournament. Lancaster's abWeston The During board. Capt. of George chairman of the DECEMBER 14 Isadore TUESDAY, Dyer Is acting sence, Capt. board meeting is ,a n.Zmk Review. attended by Rose warrant officer N'?' industrial ,, of chief dispensary . tomorrow. Carol Rehearsal. me tout"" a due to meet 00 (Bl and WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER ) James 'Marie ,:0 m!rS"1",ma wrapping at check aes. wrnt - Early Arrival . 5 Fv Si di-E- E' ot s " -- -- " .v,ivvV.- 5 --- U whr fox-hole- s. Authorize Equipment Base Library Has Paintings Exhibit T, I Street Ronald L. Garkie Dies in Accident Street p.m.-8:0- 0 - - Special Service Officer Engaged p.m.-:- p.m.-3- n p.m.-:3- 0 -B- 120 Attend one-a- uiw sin-cer- to-b- Wall Avenue 2680 Square Dance at Hillcrest Avenue 11 Margaret Shaffer Weds Pfc. Weston P. U k: IT11C vv- Capt. Lancaster in NY for Conference Eight-member- - . cn; - "kfl.:Lf Mov'( title announced later. IT ed - six-da- Hal-lida- y, y; est |