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Show THE SEAGULL Saturday, July 24, 1943 Guard Mountings By Darwin Meacham in the parking lot, and to the patrolmen who located Naval To Lt. (jg) Thomas P. Wilcox who is so ably carrying on in maintaining the security and safety of the Depot and its personnel. NOCTURNA NOSTALGIA My legs are numb, and heavy is my eye, Another week and surely I would die; I do not know what’s night and whatis day, If Friday comes in April or in CUTIE NO.1 BEAUTY CONTEST BALLOTNO.2 Supply Depot badges faced with the picture of a goat. The former case, A TOAST OF TRIBUTE being deli- berate theft is a dereliction readily disposed of, but the latter one, Name springing possibly from a SechiGn= ot. ae misplaced sense of humor or a prankish impulse toward horse- play (cr maybe goat-play) comes under another category. When one of these Nominated thy 2.22.22... ‘‘goat- Note: Married gals not allowed to enter contest. badges’’ was displayed and the boast made that entrance to the area was obtained by it, the vigilance of the guards was ques- Beauty Contest Interest Mounts tioned, and they, as a group, were justly reprimanded. However, when it cameto light that some employes possessed a “goat-badge”’ in addition to the May. My weary mind is dead and all official one, it was not illogical to assume that entrance to the adrift, Oh! how I love this gosh darned base was obtained by regular identification, with the other begraveyard shift. Since printing the announcement of a beauty contest in the first issue many requests have come in for details. Here they are: Each issue will feature a candidate who is chosen by popular ballot (see coupon). After six contestants have been run a dance will be held. A nominal ing displayed later. My arches fall from pounding all The dignity of the Depot or any department thereof should the rocks, My post extends, I know, a be maintained, and it is to be hundred blocks; hoped that the ‘“guard-andMy feet respond not to my call goat” episode is closed. charge will be made to pay for expenses including $65 in prize money. “Miss Clearfield’ will to walk, All motion stops none even in my clock. Will someone please give me a. kindly lift, And pry me from this crazy | graveyardshift. then be chosen by ballot, you write the number of your choice LOW DOWN ON FOLLOW-UP on your ticket, October 16th is the date. Response is weak in the storehouses where, wearetold, there are scads of gorgeous creatures. What’s the matter with you gals and guys? Ain’t you got no patriotism ? FLASH LU - - - What is it that keeps messengers so busy Storehouses creak. Methinks that between storehouse D-9 and the many ghosts Follow-Up Section. What are all Are skulking round these errie, of those sealed envelopes, could lonesome posts; Page 3 IR TATTLING “Oh, happy day,’’ the sun is shining, the wind and dust are blowing . . . Speaking of happiness had you noticed how happy Helen Waite has been since her husband recovered from his recent illness? In fact she was so happy the first day he was back that she ran into a parked motorcycle and cut her leg so badly that it was really her huss« band who had to worry. When we expressed our sympathy for her injury she said, ‘‘Oh what’s a little cut? Man, look at my stocking. Happy is almost an understatement for Ann Smith these days. Her husband, now overseas, is expecting a furlough soon. Toothache is a real problem since the desk candy dishes have been so handy. While on the subject of candy did you hear about Lucile Brooks Married the officer who very emphatically told us he was starving. Lucile Brooks, an employe in We remedied the situation by D 8 was married to Wayne Ball, sending him some of our ‘‘cona market proprietor of Coalville, densed toothache.”’ Utah, on Sunday, July 11. The Just thought I’d tell you. While girls in her labor crew chipped in and bought her a beautiful I was writing this I asked Terdown-filled satin quilt. Thanks, rie Talberg how to spell husfolks, but the delirious couple band. She very seriously anhas already found an apart- swered ‘‘W-o-r-r-y.’”’ Send in your coupon. it be that they are exchanging I cannot sleep, and seldom do I their favorite recipe for chocoeat; i late cakes, or is it bits of educaI must ignore all storm and tional literature, on how to kill cold and heat. rats? Life’s upside down. Does someMiss Carole Smuin SMACK! POP! OUCH! LET one want a gift? Just take, if so, my pet—this ME GO! was the cry from the Miss Smuin, of Adm., is the northeast corner of the admingraveyard shift. istration building, on the night pecples’ choice for this issue’s Then comes respite-six weeks of July 14. Yes, Follow-Up was Clearfield Cutie. Contestant Carat it again, this time it was a ole is a native of Ogden. She of days and swing, Perhaps this life may yet some birthday spanking for Vervene goes in for sports in a big way. Johnson. No one knew howold pleasure bring; At Weber college, Carole was ment. *Twas only hope-a dream, a wish she was, so they beat until all captain of the fencing team and hands were sore. not filled, Anticipations rose but to be In the cool of the afternoon of fencing, you know, is one of the killed. July 15, between 3:00 and 3:15 best sports for development of These weeks a knell of doom, a party was held for Mrs. Wini- the chassis. (see photo). their passage swift, fred Harmston. Winnie was celeCarole also likes swimming, For in their wake, another brating her last day at work. graveyard shift. The desk was covered by a blue riding, fishing and skating, all Finance & Supply blotter, attractively ink spotted, cf which she does well. She has The Accolade of Vigilance with a bouquet of day old sweet By Mary Wilson never played polo but would Ice THIS two-week period rests peas as the center piece. like a bid by a polo team. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith approvingly athwart the should- cream and cookies were enjoyed ers of the patrolman who appre- by the twelve guests who atShe learned to do the honest- spent Saturday evening at Black hended the two boys engaged in tended. to-gosh hula from a native Ha- Rock beach on Great Salt Lake stripping accessories from a car —Irene Murdock waiian. When the depot gets to- where they swam and had a wie- Violet Wickre. HATTIE THE HASH-SLINGER SAYS F-10 DECORATIONS gether on a get-together we’ll ner roast on the sand. start a petition to have Carole Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crenshaw do the hula. took a few daysoff last week to work on their new home in Washington terrace. A change in work is as good as a rest. By LaREE WOOD Message Menagerie Fcr early risers and so that everyone can have their break - fast and get to work on time, the Cafeteria now opens at 7:30 a. m. The Canteen is open from 8:00 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. In past months, we have had quite a loss in Coca-Cola bottles. We would sincerely appreciate it if you would always re- turn the empty bottles to the racks by the Coca-Cola ma- chines. You have probably notic ed that lately our menus have car- ried mainly pork. This is due to the shortage of beef. We do, however, hope to be able to obEvelyn Stimpson — has finalLast Wednesday morning Miss tain beef for you withi n a short ly hooked Frank and is wearing Mary Wilson returned to work time. a diamond on that certain fin- after spending a few days with In re: to the rusty spoon: ger. her parents in Duchesne, Utah. Editor’s Note: Last issue this Marvin Lake — returned from poem wasprinted in the ‘‘Let What we'd like to know is, who a three weeks vacation in Denters’ ’ department. caught the largest fish? Was ver and now has his eyes set it Mr. Smith (Issue Division) or Pll eat my soup every noon on Betty, and is looking forward Mr. Fugate (Finance & Supply) ? But, to a date. Oh, Lord, not with a rusty It is possible we’ll never know spoon! Virginia Phillips — say have for both of them got away. —Hihat Hattie you noticed how she has been Oh spoon, how well I do perking around this week; well reDid you hear about the little member she is expecting her boy friend moron who saluted the refrigerThat before this dreadful war from Idaho. ator? He heard it was ‘‘General Electric.”’ Thy lines were made of Silve r Mason Webb — had a shiner And they shone forever more. on the left eye. Who put it there, Betty or Jean? Information But alas, a Jap, a bomb And military authority Copies of the booklet ‘‘Instruc- Made impossible thy purchase Storehouse F-10 has the entions for Employes’’ were issued Without the right priority. viable distinction of having not to the depot personnel Monday, We searched and searched only desirable equipment and July 12. It contains information materials but some of the fairest Both up and down regarding pay; sick leave, ancharmers on the depot. nual leave, leave without pay, But, woe is me, no spoon For the information of all able Miss Morris keeps records on We found that won't turn LaRee Wood — sure does en- etc. If you have not received all Y&D materials transferred to (4-F) bodied wolves they are joy the music during rest period. your copy ask your foreman for brown. this and other projects while promised to a couple of six-foot But suggest we have a few of one. Keep it for future refer—Beth Larkins Miss Maruri keeps the same rec- pilots. Harry James numbers. (Idea). ence. Cafeteria Shirlie Mae Morris (left) and Conche Marie Maruri. Sandy Sanborn (the boss) — his common occurrence is being ords on equipment. Their hobbies include dancing, told off by the messengers every And girls don’t wink at swimming, eating and keeping a day. pleasing appearance. Both live him because he goes steady with a gal named Marilyn. in Ogden. |