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Show I'age HILL TOP TIMES fc January Note cf Thanks IN CASE OF WAR Appreciation and thanks are Reserves Are .Ready At Short Hotieo T Mm TCu lean I7ll-Traii- By Major J. Clair .Whiteley World War IIT! It hasn't happened yet, and we pray it won't. But ture this: the nation and its people some measure ui secuiuy. In itself, the mobilization prois net enough, but combined gram i i j ji otner reserve training .vim an tne activities involving hundreds of thousands of men like Col, Clay, we can be certain at least that our guard is up. pic- At an isolated Arctic radar warning post, several airmen sit watching their "scopes." Month after month they have taken their turns watching their screens waiting always ? Yes. We have at our DAVIS COUNTY Wild-Lif- e Federation ed ELECTION Typical of reserve training pro the nation te disposal devastating retaliatory grams throughout Assignee-Desierne- e Mobilization the our within air striking power arm, and this is the greatest deterrent program, designed to keep Quali to an aggressive action by a po- fied reservists abreast of their re tential enemy. But this is onlj sponsibilities should they be called the first counter-puncand we upon to help take over in a na tional emergency. In effect, these men are understudies to the active duty personnel who are now performing vital missions in the armed forces. They are business OCT men, professional men, laborers, white collar workers a cross section of Americana. At Hill AFB, 3 reservists are assigned in the mobilization program, according to Capt. Everett of Colonel Raymond D. Swett, (right) Director of Supply & Services at Hill AFB briefs Col. Evan P. Clay, Mobilization Assignee, on SATURDAY afifodte Chief, Military Train- ing Branch. Of these, 237 are training at Hill AFB, and the remainder are receiving training at bases closer to their homes. Typical of the 139 officer trainees assigned at Hill AFB is Evan P. Clay, prominent Bountiful, Utah, businessman. For 325 days a year, Evan Clay is "Mr. Average Citizen, residing with his wife, Maurice, and four children at Bountiful, where he owns and operates Clay's Mens-wea- r. He is a graduate of Davis High School and is an alumnus of the Utah State University at Logan, where he received his reserve commission in 1936. Mr. Clay is past president of the Bountiful Rotary Club, director of the South Davis Chamber of 'ommerce, and is active in LDS ac-tive- ELECTRIC WATER HEATING costs the average family only about a dimo a day try frmm TWvr DnIh t Plumber lv : Church work. During the other 40 days of the ear, Colonel Evan P. Clay actively works with Col. Raymond D. Swett, Director of Supply and Services at Hill AFB. During these periods of active duty, Col. Clay .s engaged in productive effort with Colonel Swett, at the same time keeping himself qualified to accept the full time responsibilities of his mobilization assignment in the event of a national emergency. After receiving his commission as Second Lieutenant in the ROTC program at USU in 1030, Col. Clay served on active duty for 8 years. He graduated from Staff School at Ft. Benning, Ga., and in 1943 graduated from Command and Staff School at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He is also a graduate of ft the Artillery School at Ft. Monroe, Va. He was promoted to the rank of full colonel in 194S. "In 1948, at the inception of the mobilization program, Col. Clay received his assignment in Supply and Services at Hill AFB, and he has held that assignment ever since. If our nation were to be drawn into sudden conflict, Col. Clay would be prepared to accept the responsibilities of the Director or Deputy Director of Supply and Servcies with a minimum of refresher training. These responsibilities include directing the OOAMA supply depot function, whose mission includes programming, procurement, and distribution of supplies to support all missions to OOAMA by the Department of Defense. These missions include Anti-Aircra- ABRAMS Invites you to bring your car in for any of their complete services ... LUBRICATING, TUNE-UP- S, WASHING ETC. WALLY INSISTS YOUR WINDOWS ARE MUST! e support of the program, at least 3 guided missile programs, and many other world-wid- DON'T DRIVE BY DRIVE GOODYEAR TIRES -- AUTOLITE BATTERIES --TEXACO PRODUCTS -- EXPERT LUB. OIL AND WASH JOBS IN! -- A Deal On Tires! Per' Stewart Pontiao Capillar AYSVIT.T.K PlinMf ini as-w- ll IAN. 18. 1958 8:00 P.M. Kaysville City Hall All Members Are Invited to Attend fo F-1- 02 prime projects. As in the case of all mobilization assignees and designees, Col. Clay's training is well planned both by the Military Training Branch and by Col. Swett. Prior to his training periods, Col. Clay is assigned specific projects which he accom- - Signal Cafe Elva G. Vaughn Manager OPEN DAILY Mon. Thru Thursday 5:30 A.M. to !:U0 P.M. Fri. and Sat. 5:30 A.M. to 10:00 P. M. Sunday 5:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Featuring Breakfasts Luncheons Dinners Guaranteed Fast Service Only 5 Minutes Drive from Davis County Defense Plants. STOP BY for BREAKFAST . . . Drive down for a deli- cious hot lunch! Order Pastry to Take Home! M) DELAY We SERVICERS MID b" LAYTON. UTAH Complete Mechanical Work on all Makes of Cars! Are Your Tires Sale? Let Us Inspect Them Free of Charge. Let Us Winterize Your Car Early! plishes during these periods. In doing so, he is performing a ser vice to the AF, as main taining his proficiency level with respect to his assignment. The value of such men as Col. Clay, and of such reserve activities as the Mobilization Program to the nation is obvious. It is simple, efficient, and comparatively inexpensive, and it affords designated "on-the-jo- "WALLY" OFFICERS the area of responsibility assigned to the Ogden Air Materiel Area. h, W. Seath, - 11 watching and waiting. One of the airmen spots a have a war to win. Wt "blip" on his screen. Now it must havenasty what it takes to foland low it up weapons, ammunition, multiplies two, three now there are scores of supplies, transportation, and mos. trained people now! strange little lights. The chips mportant, AF officials agree that it is are down. far too expensive and impractical The officer on duty con- to maintain a massive standing force comparable to firms the thought running military at WWII its peak. Ihe only sothrough everyone's mind. En- lution is to keep reemy planes are speeding serves, ready at short notice to southward. join the team. well-train- ex- tended to my friends at Hill AFB for their many kindnesses, floral tributes, and sympathy extended during the passing of my husband, Noah G. Monroe. Mrs. Eleanor L. Monroe, Supply, SLEA. 3d This is it Possible 10, 1958 ... cater to Civic Clubs, Luncheons & Special Groups Bring your Section here for lunch or dinner meetings. Military personnel often need cash for such reasons as emergency leaves, liberties or passes or even a sud- -. den transfer. As a result, that cash will be needed quickly! Here's how to do it: Stop in at Beneficial Finance Co. . . . ask for the Manager. Or, for even faster service, phone the Beneficial Manager and make all arrangements before going into town. If you're transferred, or expect to be transferred Beneficial has over 1,000 affiliated offices throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii and Alaska. 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