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Show Page 4 THE SEAGULL Saturday, November 27, 1943 Auctioneers Talk “Tu rkey” At NSD Dance RECORDINGS from _ Accounting SECTION FIVE By IRIS The new time keeping section taken over by Accounting is By G. McCLANAHAN Section Five was rightfully now named as it now consists of only five storehouses. Our storekeepers shifted around, have some to been other returning on a furlough, and she plans to return to Indiana with him. D-14, former headquarters for Section Five, isn’t quite the same busy place since our supervisor, “Hank” Charles, is gone. Our officer Lt. A. B. Cromwell moved his office to E-14, where Wally Blaylock, our acting supervisor, has his headquarters. Ella Adams also left us and transferred to the Administration building. Whenever you hear a soft, low gotten voice answer the phone in E-14, it will be that of Junior Storekeeper Grace McAtee. She is leaving Saturday to spend a tenday furlough with her sergeant Auctioneers Frank Grady and Walter A. Philli ps display their salesmanship as they serve up The delightful bit of feminity the ballyhoo for paddle wheels with chances on a Thanksgiving turkey, while Leonard Layton, winner of the first and biggest turkey, strokes his prize. The bird is also getting a few pats on that you find in E-13 is otherthe back from Mrs. Thomas Jordan who sold moretickets to the dance than any other wise known as Vira ‘‘Smiley”’ Son. At the extreme left_is Mrs. Esther Porter and the profile next to her belongs one perto Pete Reid. She is the capable and Harper. Also pictured is Lieut. Henry J. Crowdis with Mrs. Grady peeking over his shoulder. efficient assistant storekeeper to George Weber. NSD Officers’ Wives Committee Calls For James McCracken, storekeeper F-12, isn’t quite so lonesome Fete Mrs. Kitchen More Suggestions now, since Junior Storekeeper Officers’ Wives club held a Nellie Selby has been assigned luncheon and reception in honor The committee for Beneficial to his building. Now that he of Mrs. C. B. Kitchen, wife of Suggestions have received 25 husband in New Port, Kentucky. She’s In -- All In has a helper maybe he can find the new Supply Officer in Com- to get mand, at the NSD cafeteria and around and keep up with the club lounge Saturday afternoon. activity in some of our other Designed to give Mrs. Kitchen buildings. minutes How about it, Mr. Mc? Merrill Hanson has worn a path around his desk, as he is impatiently waiting for that busy bird Mr. Stork to visit his home. a chance to get better acquainted with wives of the depot Navalofficers, the party was by 44 members. attended Mrs. H. H. Hines acting president of the club was in charge of Hurry up, Mr. Stork, so that all the affair assisted by Mrs. Clar- in ence V. Shawler, secretary, and Mrs. Wm. W. Bruner, treasurer, The club is composed of wives of all Naval officers stationed at Clearfield, Ogden and Salt Lake City. Houses are still available at Anchorage. Persons desiring to investigate these living accommodations may contact the housing section attached to Civilian Personnel department in the AdBy Esther Stayner will be F-13. serene once more Looking For a House? USO PROGRAM 448 - 24th Street November 29 to December 5 MONDAY 7:15 p. m.—Lessons in Hawaiian Dancing. 8 2005p; “mi —Art Club. 8 :00 p. m.—Game night. TUESDAY 8 :00 p. m.—Spanish Class. 8 :00 p. m.—Birthday Party for Servicemen born in November. 9:00 p. m.—Dance Instruction. WEDNESDAY 8:00 p. m.—USO Talent Show. THURSDAY 7:30 p. m.—Program Planning council. 8:00 p. m.—USO Wives’ club. 8:30 p. m.—Hillfield orchestra in broadcast over station KLO followed by dancing. FRIDAY 8:00 p. m.—Monthly Cabaret—A Night in the Yukon, floor smoothly and Good Work Shipmate! Rosa Barfuss took a leave and returned with a wedding band. She visited Wilmington, N. C., Mrs. Dortha W. Kellogg joined and was married to Phillip Stadtman of the 444 Division of the the public relations department at NSD last week as an illustraAnti-Aircraft Artillary. Milo Nilson was elected as our tor, sign painter, and keeperassociation representative in upper of bulletin boards, and Section 4, and Dorean Jones in drew the above ‘‘self portrait’’ at the end of her first day after Stores Movementoffice. Adelia Cope was admitted to being signed up, sworn in, physitheDee Hospital where she had cally examined, finger-printed an appendectomy. The Pack- and photographed. ing Section hopes she will have| Before coming to Utah, Mrs. a quick recovery. | Kellogg was a display artist for Ruby Odd’s son, Joseph, also | Mensteter, an exclusive dress had an operation last week, and ,shop in Denver. Colo. Her hushe is reported to be doing nice- | band is a cabinet maker at Hillly. field. Ivy Goalen and Erma Mock Inasmuch as one of her duties prepared lunch for the sailors will be keeping up all the bulletin at D-9. ‘‘Gee, Mom, this cake is just like my mother used to make.” Clarence Thompson, boxmaker, was in such a hurry to seal a boxcar that he closed the door on his thumb; Marvin Hart, her days and nights mixed up and Mr. Fullmer has tried vainly to remedy thesituation. But when it comes to working on the job orders to the tune of a lullaby, well, draw your own conclusions. The Accounting Department boasts of two members on the Administration’s bowling team. It hasn’t as yet been determined whether this accounts for the high or low scores, but never-the- less Accounting is glad to be represented. An initial of interest in the department is that of A. C., not quite so well known but more suggestions to date, according accurately expressed as Alternating Current. Just to makeit to Chief Clerk Louis Steinfeld, more interesting you guess who committee recorder. it is. Prizes of $1.00 to $250 are offered for beneficial suggestions Van Fleet Wonders made by depot employes, exGordon Van Fleet of the P. W. plains Mr. Steinfeld. These sug- shops was a bit startled last gestions may be submitted at week when he threw back his any time and are judged at the coat to show ‘his badge at the regular meetings of the commit- entrance gate-only to find the tee which are held twice each badge missing from it’s accusmonth. Persons submitting tomed place. After a thorough suggestions are advised as to search Mr. Van Fleet finally lothe decision of the committee cated it pinned to the back of immediately following the meet- his sweatshirt where it had ing. landed when he absent-inindedaly put his shirt on backwards. CROW’SA, NEST Eavesdropping Around D-10 ministration building. functioning already many benefits are being realized as a result of the consolidation. This section’s latest addition is Anna Anderson, who was recruited in Brainerd, Minn. esota, and reported for work here on the 18th. The group of timekeepers now numbers seven members under the expert supervision of Ruth Cannon plus one certain yoeman detailed to Bobbie. Marian Johnston left Tuesday evening to join her husband in Massachusetts, where he is in training. She was eranted a leave of absence from the depot and will return next spring to continue her duties here. A party was given for Jennie Johnson on Wednesday in honor of her birthday by the workers of the duplicating room. Many more of them to you Jennie, and may they be just as happy as the first eighteen. When Mr. Fullmer comes to work like a sleep walker everyone knows that Sharon Ann has sections; nevertheless we feel as though they still belong to us. Willard Chase is now in E-5; Wilford Madson is in G-7; Nellie Selby is in F-12; Sidney Hoagland in E-11, and Charles Stallings is in D-14. Our ‘‘PinUp” girl, Dorothe Swanger, is back in F-13, but is saying her ‘“‘goodbyes’’ for keeps about November 22. Her husband is a few spare Accounting for boards on the depot, Mrs. Kell- ogg asks that NSD employes cooperate in the efficient operation of the bulletin boards by contacting her when they desire notices posted. She can be contacted at her desk in the northshow, refreshments and popular young packer, came io east corner of the second deck dancing. his assistance. in the Administration building SATURDAY We are going to miss George cr by calling extension 69. 8:00 p. m.—Dancing and games. Zinie who has gone to Oregon SUNDAY to ‘“‘farm.”’ George was one of 10:00 a. m.—Java Hour. the oldest employes on the de- A cute little trick from St. Paul 11:00 a. m.—Free handwriting pot. Before joining the pack- Wore a newspaper dress to a ball analysis. ers, he was employed as fore- The dress caught on fire, 3:30 p. m.—Sundaysocial hour. man of construction while the And showed her entire— 4:00 p. m.—Silhouettes to send NSD was being erected. Send Front page, sports section and home. us some samples, George. all. The cafeteria really gave the People who are weighed in NSD employes something to be the balance and found wanting thankful for Thursday when they are always the first to complain that the scales are out of baldeclared a dividend in the form ance. of a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings—all for the “What kind of oil do you use small fee of 50 cents. in your car, Bill?’ “Oh, I usually begin bytelling ae ee them I’m lonely.”’ Ex-Editor Gennie Johnson, * * * now a SPAR cadet at New Lon“I’m looking for someone to don, Connecticut, sends greetings to the gang at NSD and sug- lend me $10.”’ “Well, you’ve got a nice day gests that her friends ‘‘drop her for it.” a note now and then.” ‘‘Letters are THE most envied thing Lady: Are you a sailor? around here,’’ she declares. Salesman: No, lady, a horse stepped on myhat. * * * He who avoids a duty, avoids a gain.—Parker Everything comes to him who waits — if he works while he * * * waits.—Edison. Sailor: “May I come near * * you?”’ If you never do any more than Date: ‘“‘No, I’m afraid you’ll you get paid for, you will never get paid for any more than you Sailor: “No, honestly I won’t.’”’ do.—Hubbard. Date: “Then what’s the use?”’ * % * * : Conductor: Madam, are all Traffic Cop: (producing note- these your children or is this a picnic? book): Name, please. Madam: They’re all mine, and Speeder: Aloysius Alastair it ain’t no picnic. Cyprian. Traffic Cop: (putting book away): Well, don’t let me catch AVENGE PEARL HARBOR— you again. BUY BONDS |