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Show eroed. u There would have been a mad scramble in C'oilnne Saturday, April 10, had they known they wete directly in the sights of the 155 mm gun (self propelled) 204 A" operated by Battery Field Artillery Battalion mem- That's Their Baby Nine Could Have Been Playing For Keeps Sons-of-a-Gu- n bers. The Brigham City guard boys were busy with operations RSOP Reconnaisance Select and Opposition) Saturday on the range above Whitaker and Hunsuker sand and gravel pit It was the 155 mm. guns first outside operation dry run since the local boys received it about six months ago. The gun was received Oct. from an ordnance dein California and is the first pot of the two authorized for the local guard. It has a maximum range of 17 miles and is the same type of gun used by many of the guard units during their service in Korea. 15, 1953 Members of the Second Gun Crew . . . include: (front row left to right) Pvt. Gary Higley, Gerald Jensen, Cpl. Clinton Jeppson (second row Pvt. Janies Eorsgren, Pfc. Curtis Jensen left to right) Pvt. andlM. 2 Bob Hansen (back row left to right) Sergeant First Class Grant L. Jlusenbai k, Pvt. Larry Kofoid and Pfc. Leon Y'ail. E-- 2 E-- 2 E-- 2 E-- E-- 2 Students Learn Transit Operation Another gun is expected. With two here at the armory and two m storage (compound) the local outfit will be fully equipped. E-- On the hill Saturday, five ficers and 40 men of the outfit were actively engaged in the operations. Officers in charge were: Captain Nathan K. Done, battery commander: Lieutenant Leland Baron, Jr., battery executive; Second Lieutenant Grant Olsen, Second assistant executive; Lieutenant Bob Valentine, R. O.; Warrant Officer Don F. Johnson, administration and supply, and First Sergeant Lyle J. Young. Warrant Officer Junior Grade Merlin Tams serves as personnel officer for the battalion. of- Also present on Saturday were two regular members: Major Henry S. Hopkin, unit advisor, and Master Sergeant Eugene J. Mikulenka, artillery sergeant unit advisor. There are 52 men in the fit with an authorized 77. out- Recruiting is taking place constantly with all 17 to 18vs year old fellows qualified. In this manner the new recruit can fulfill his armed forces obligation right at home in the National Guard. instructs (left to right) Pvt. 2 Richard McFarland, 'Ivt. E- Dee Frank Tolman and Pfc. Herb Adamson on intricacies of the transit during maneuvers on April 10. ii1'. E-- -l ' The recruits sign for three years service. The service includes 48 drills a year and 15 days at summer camp. The drills are dispensed with during the summer months and made up in the winter time. t tj , I . when you m4 live in America its Lucky for outdoor living and Lucky for a smoother, mellower beer Lucky Lager d beer! You see. Lucky Lager is made better so it tastes better. Make Lucky Lager your Yes, age-date- beer.. .and youll agree: you live in America! Gun Crew Loads Projectile , . , into gun. Practicing in the loading operations are (left to right) Pvt. 2 Lyle Orme, Sgt. First Class Grant L . Busenbark, Pvt. Gary Iligley, Pvt. Glendon Hendricks and Pvt. 2 Robert Olsen. ITS LUCKY when E-- 2 E-- 8 Box Elder JOURNAL Dunrig the past three months the payroll amounted to $3 100 If the guaid were to full stiength this amount would le between four and live thousand dollars The local group plan to spend days at Camp Williams between June 4 and June 20. The first two days will he especially for small arms fire. 16 Elaborate plans have been made for a television show on governors day at the camp The unit has a lot of good equipment including 50 caliber machine guns; 30 caliber guns, 45 grease guns," carbines, MI rifles, .45 pistols, transits, aiming circles, kitchen equipment, four trucks, bazookas, radio and telephone equipment, .22 rifles for target practice and all wearing apparel. WO Don F. Johnson, oldest in service in the guard with his 19 years, thinks the guaid is the best place in the world for 17 to lH'i year old fellows. "This is a way the fellows can fulfill their service obligation and still be at home They are with the boys from their home town who talk their same language and in most cases have "It wa the same religion proved to be of great value even while serving overseas in Korea. Time went more rapidly with so many interests the same. Retirement Pay Can Be Obtained By Guard Duty Son frencuco Lot Angola Brigham City, Utah Friday, April 16, 1954 E-- -l Guard members National can qualify for retirement pay as one of the benefits of serving with the local unit. Warrant Officer Don F. Johnson pointed out in explaining the program this week. This is especially helpful to veterans, he pointed out The time spent in active duty counts as does all time spent in the Guard or a reserve unit providing they obtain the required number of points during a fiscal year. Twenty years of service in such capacities are required to obtain retirement benefits, Johnson explained. Once completed, members may then go on the inactive list if they so elect, but will be eligible for their retirement payments when they reach the age of Just one brushing destroys most decoy CONTAINS and odor-causin- GL-7- .. 0 g bacteria! Exclusive Cleaner bacteria fighter ECONOMY' 634 large 474 Medium 274 60. Get GIEEM Retirement benefits are paid in addition to Social Security or any other pension. today at HAMILTON DRUGS am Make yoiwr own Lowell Hendricks, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hendricks, enlisted in the guard March 15. He is still in high school and receiving his military training. The guard isnt a new thing for the Hendricks family. Darrell Hendricks served with the local unit in Korea and another brother, Glendon Hendricks is now serving with the Brigham City outfit. M proving ground" fast Mrs. Hendricks feels it is comforting for mothers to know their sons are among boys of their own town and religion. When the eldest boy served in Korea this proved most advan-tagiou- When you pass the armory remember just what the building holds and stands for It is a veritable arsenal of both men and equipment for the well being and protection of the citizens in this area. new 1954Chvrolt Bel Air 4 door don. With 3 great ries, Chevrolet offers the moet beoutifel choece of models m 4 field. TYi . and we know this is what youll find Chevrolet Is out ahead In powerful performance You can easily tell the difference between engines when you drive and the difference is all in Chevrolets favor! Thats because Chevrolets great engines deliver full horsepower where it counts on the road. What Chevrolet promises , Chevrolet delivers! 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