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Show Three Thousand Soldiers Hear Famous , A yV;i" aras; mmmmmm$ Wednesday Sept. 15. 1943 2 Chapl f - fmm - f Transportation Problems of Field Studied By Gmmittee To Improve Facilities; Step Is Solution of First Travel On-Po- st conslderedincrease the problem more than FJrst problem being . LI I J urn m.u proportionately. Transportation Committee will be ' Existing facilities consist of four "that of travel, currently be" tugs and seven trailers, not an ad- e handled by the so called "ele- equate number to handle the ing of traffic on the field. Cah-staphant" trains. use has imposed a severe The committee, headed by Lt. Col. Edward M. Lee, chief of the OASC strain on the equipment, particu; Ordnance Section, was created by larly the tugs, which are usually order ofCol. Morris Berman, com- called on to pull two cars instead manding officer, OASC, in an at- of just one for which they are detempt to provide needed facilities signed. for both on and off post travel for Keeping them in repair; and at the same time maintaining service the personnel of the field. Initial move in providing more has beeiranother problem in the vehicles for movements between past which the committee will be points around the field was the called on to solve. Still to be considered by the combuilding of an "elephant" train trailer as a project of the PostH mittee is the question of off -- post Schools. The trailer is expected, to transportation, between Hill Field be completed and in service some- and the two communities of Ogden and Salt Lake City. time this week. Serving on the committee with According to Col. Lee, .it will be used as a pilot or sample model Col. Lee is Lt Theodore E. Wherry, from the standpoint of both con- assistant on . post- transportation, struction and service, before an at- and Lt, Clem R. .Kirk, assistant transportation. tempt is made to buy or build them on Col. Lee announced that any orin greater numbers. Three possible solutions have ganized, substantiated suggestions been advanced at the present time would be welcomed by the comfor solving the vehicle problem, mittee, and should be presented the committee head said. First is through whichever of his two as the use of light buses; second, fac- sistants is handling that phase of tory made trailers, and third, the the problem which the suggestion building of better "home made" concerns. ones. The Post Schools project is a For convenience in handling, he added, suggestions should be made trial of this latter method. in writing, but those who have Pnuiimnt mill h n. factor in any of the three proposed what they feel are worthy propos this is im als should not feel that vehicles numbers of might perative. larger 1 y:hr 1 ? on-po- st Hi " vql-um- nt sii' iw v M " '".i "(Continued One)'-- . v:;:;::v::;::.:.:.:.:.;.:;:m::; E3X MERC SOLDIERS . , . Win try to wia the big argument tonight when they compete with the Hill Field WACa team In the weekly quia eontest at Little Theatre. Left to right, they are: Pfe. Norene Sparks, Pfe. Helen B. Fleming, Pvt. Edna L. Gehrea, CpL Emma L Bebh, T6ta AUee A. Beeler, Pfc Evelyn K. OJasa. ' ' A team of six WACa will match like wits with a number of soldiers picked from the audience tonight in the second of a series of quiz programs arranged by the Special Service Office. The contest will be held in the Members of the officers club Little Theatre in the new barracks are planning a big barbecue and avea, with curtain time set for 8 picnic at the Morgan county fair pt m. Sgt. Dan Bailey, of the 8peclal grounds at Como Springs next Service Staff, will fire the queries September 19 and all at the contestants, with Pfc. Doug Sunday, are members urged to come and Gordon assisting in providing some their families. "between question" laughs. bring Prises will be given to the winCommittee in charge of the event ners, while consolation awards Includes Major L. A Johnson, Lt will be presented to those not far- Ira J. Nye, Lt F. R. Turolin, and ing so well. Lt Fred C. Schmidt Sasha is making, interesting me una vi ana fmats o'wug reason enough to iwa, expect larce attendance. Also on the schedule for Sn- tember is an initiation dance for Five more Hill Field soldiers warrant officers and nurses to be have passed the OCS board. held at the Officers' club Saturday Two privates first class await night, September 25. Members of orders to be called to Officer Can- the committee are Chief Warrant didate schools. They have passed Officers R. E. Olsen, F. J. Kamin-skthe Hill Field board and their J. A. Hill, C C. Carson, and physical examinations are likewise Lts. Gertrude F. Hogan, Betty J. out of the way. Their papers have Strable and Emma Chapman. been sent forward to ASC, Patter' -- Officers Club to Barbecue Sunday are presented from a letter written Need for this tool was indicated by repeated breakage of the mst by the tool for the removal thereof. Invariably, the wreaeh slipped out of the recess la the head, camming the edges and rendering It about impossible to take the nut out without resorting to methods that completely destroyed It for further use." . . The two parts may be made out of any suitable material; locally, scrap from reclamation was utilised." It was believed at this headquarters the tool was of such nature as to warrant calling it to your attention in expectation that distribution from your office might be considered worthwhile. ' "Sgt Stegen has been commended by this section for his Initiative and Ingenuity. The tool was con ceived, designed,, and .machined wholly by himself, and represents the finest traditions of the real Ornance soldier the solution of problems which will operate to assist In the maintenance of Ordnance materiel. "For the Commanding Officer." Stegen has been assigned to the ordnance section of his group since May 1942. He is kept busy instructing the enlisted personnel in the use of all ordnance equipment Recently Life magazine showed in pictures the part the famed carbine T Mkjm Crl A. Mclll. is Paying in the Invasion of EuVm C'm1 Need ham K. Ward, Fred rope. Life depicted its use in Sicily. C. Bchmldt. Tm rirat IJevtewMrt Dean Stegen Is a native of OgEdward William Curran, Benjamin R. Edelcn, Leonard M. den, the sen of A. W. Stegen, em Jeffcri. ploye of the Ogden Fire Depart T rWfrs . Manclnl. Albert Lawrence I. Brooks, JoMph L Bo we a, ment, tun ogden home is SMS Wall T. Felt. avenue, Cte Is A military family y, son Field. They are: William B. Houghton, Finance office, who wants to become a finance officer. Robert H. Oee, 93rd Supply, A. C. Administration. Two corporals who have passed their boards but await physicals are: Max J. Nachamkin, and Harry J. Wamser, both of 32nd ADG and slated to be chemical warfare officers. Pfc. Allan T. Tarrant, 93rd Depot Repair squadron, passed the same officers' board and wants to ,be an Infantry officer. - fof note. To bring the enthusiastic corre- , Recommend Five More for OCS . spondence on Stegen's invention up to date, the following quotations fat-wishe- d Promotions Kd-wa- "... 4 Wcipi c . : - r- . TVarJf Hrn 1111 Four- - X Toll' r 1 CS V M. Of Song Oni y Continued from in until s of his' brothers are I'd pitch the armed services.- that he is very consci in . Dean- - enlisted the first time In entious and has much interest and 1937 December at Ft Douglas for for ability in his job. The Slst is tunate in having MSgt Stegen as the Hawaiian. Department where he served with the 21st infantry. one of its members." He vas discharged in 1940 as a B. Edward Maguire, Captain private first class. In January, 1942, wrote Stegen's commanding officer, he at Hill Field and ex-Stegen, in part "Hq. & Hq. Sq. " was 'assigned to Aviation Ordnance tends sincere appreciation and where he served until of the commendations, concurring in all same year when he was May transferred statements made in basic commu- to the 31st ADG. He is now ranknication and group commander's ing master sergeant of the group.' indorsement" He reports on his brothers in these Filled Important Need "... Vnoth . . by Major Raring to the Commanding General, Air Service Command, Patterson Field, which is directed to the attention of LCCol. William B. Droge, Ordnance Office. Quoting from the letter: Wy H some time t9 ' 1 . from Page londo of tl : Sgt. Stegen Is Commended For Work on Carbine Tool, w i- fans liictio 1 ) .4m i adin depo both . - - "''r.vM'.Mi. . sailor who lost as; of the southwest Pacific, where hevyear-ol- d saw the Lexington and other ships a battle which cost the fin' isge lost in our fight for. freedom. every one of his shipnutsJ sir took up i) tion "The enemy must be completely lad's fellow-sailor- s broken before lasting peace can lection to provide Chavei it t of come!" Chaplain Forgy assured his artificial hand, and also pnr ' mm wiia two one thousand soldier listeners. Jso war bonds. solticip "Remember, fellow American, diers," he concluded, - "that the Lieut. Com. Forgy spoke i otai greatest battles are won .in your members of Salt Lake Citr own. hearts ,,. in the hearts and clubs and organizations and souls of every man and woman on at the University of Utah visit in the Ogden-Sathe battle front and home front" his i The navy chaplain also related a rcn TTa alsn cnnlrA tufa, and civilian emnW ft nersonnel on while had which he experiences Naval Supply Dtpf duty overseas. He particularly im- Clearfield the Ogden Iron Works, and pressed his soldier audience with the story of Steve ChavCz, a 15- - military installations in the Lieut. 'Commander Howell M. Forgy, inspiration for the famous fighting song' of this war, "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition," was a visitor at Hill Field Friday and spoke to one of the largest military audiences ever as sembled on the field shortly before '' ' noon. Lieut. Com. Forgy was introduced to the audience by Chaplain Joseph MacCstf roll, a boyhood chum, who is now base chaplain at Hill Field. The famous "Fighting Chaplain'' was aboard a naval cruiser when Pearl Harbor was bombed, and also participated in a number of battles WAC Team In Quiz Contest Tonight 1 Itar Itero of 'Praise ike Lord and Pass the Ammunition; Song Pays V mft-in- a ' SEES ACTION WITH NAVY . . "The enemy must be completely broken before lasting peJ come," Lieutenant Commander Howel M. Forgy told a large Hill Field audience. He also dtJ . ; v MiiqfrSj e off-po- st i ::::::::: a - si. If words: cryptic ' "Sgt Lee Stegen, A.C, stationed at Abilene, Texas. First Lieutenant Elgin Stegen, Field Artillery, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Sgt. Don Stegen, Field Artillery, Hawaiian Department. Seaman First Oast Lyle Stegen, the black sheep, Navy, Washington, D. C" MSgt Stegen said that Michael Boam, tool and die maker at' Post Schools, HiU Field, helped him turn out his first wrench in the school shops. He said they met with no difficulties whatsoever, the first at- appeared," Chaplains When the Pearl trophe was investig.. Roberts committee, Chapfai, t gy's actions were unofficiiH ported, and undoubtedly, com ed. Time magazine was tMl to mention the story to theK then with and the publishing musical piece arose the questx to whom it really depicted j to ' ship had put is Forgy's K!ds' initial strike I wu nine months laterfuror after the befs became aware of the aetherK caused by his actions cnapiaini probably very few have hesitated in taxing been there under tne um cumstances. uk 6 feet, 2 Standing and looking every bit the university football coach, 5 Forgy has changed Httlt days be received wnen ne tkm as a tackle ed on little the duty - eoueu, Muskingum ls Treasure isiano, gTidi'on-H- e at tempt proving entirely satisfactory. cisco. MacCarroll, Base.. Joseph mA 'Whnnil friend of DM Carroll and Forgy weretflT from their high f",0: through their theologicalIt J (Continued from Past One) at. t Princeton. studies mmmti aiCB m. actea as property officer for the iirsc mey nu time nortnern project since their graduation. He is married and has one son, His home is in Cleveland, Ohio. Is Maj. Campbell Heads Civilians ... in anotner change, Lieut F. E. Edwards became Intel!!. gence Officer for the Ogden Air service uommand succeeding Captain W. A Wiltberger who remains as Assistant Intellisync Offin.r col. Edwardi mm ha- from the Army Air Forces, Western Flying Command, at Santa Ana, Training California. Previously was he operations officer at Las Vegas, Nevada, and executive) off!. e5, tl Kinsman, Arizona, both of wnicn are nexiDie gunnery schools, He was a flying instructor dur- I v VXTA.U wnu nr rerar x ana serve until three years inagothewhen he again went on active duty. Lieut Col. Edwards came here with his wife and baby. in sacramento. Col. .... JX 1 Maintenance Safety Winner " cantlnued Ail, from V time Injuries during t Maintenance, 14. Record of 6J Days After a marvelous J jj. consecutive days UUT time injury the Base acr an epidemic of three within a space of f ijt accidents caused ut the safety trophy for Post held July. learners in schools off-rese- K 5 went throughtv. s again injury no lost-tim- e , Service of Supply of OASC', employes Called Home Ronald out of Air Corpa gfl recruiter for civilian Berinn Benson, suffered not pa. paid installaUon turned home from-aS-official trip b,LnA 4um to Denver because of the illness of - onv viui censon. rate Mrs. Benson la re- - their frequency ir. cp Av. cuperating nicely. 9.65 to 17.48. |
