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Show TAE Page 6 SEAGULL Saturday, November 138, 1943 NSD Employes Bank The Paycheck Quonset Village On Its Way PAY DIRT By MILDRED INGERSOLL etea ot The new galley and mess hall in the Quonset Village is running along smoothly under the able supervision of A. E. Vlast- Who sent Venna Gaisford that admonitory memo concerning her walking across the lawn? In obedience to its instructions, Venna reported to the security officer, cnly to find, to her cha- nik. The cooks and bakers in the grin, the whole thing was a joke. galley start the day at 0430 to prepare meals for the enlisted men. They have an important job with little glory and lots of hard work, for Uncle Sam’s men The personnel list of the disbursing office has been increased by the recent addition of Fern Smith, Lorraine Robin, Alice Burkitt and Leila Healey. must eat. Cleanliness is one of the most important factcrs in the galley for both the provisions and the men. The provisions are inspected by the Medical Department for quality and freshness as they arrive. The galley personnel are required to have medical inspection at regular intervals. The field type oil ranges installed temporarily for cooking have been replaced by electric ranges. Other materials for the permanent galley which will replace the temporary equipment now in use are arriving daily. Quick comeback of the week -When yours truly told Darrell Upp that she was going ‘‘Pea3ant’’ hunting, he snapply retorted, ‘‘Well, a peasant is better than no man at all!”’ Back from hunting came Chief Clerk McAuliffe with the year’s perfect score — no hits, no runs, ao errors! (Better luck next season, Mac.) A little more successful in bag- ging the birds was Darrell Upp, who returned with at least one of the feathered breed. However, t almost got away, when the Werk has already been started on the permanent building should be finished by the of the year. It is to be modern and efficient and and first both will sandwich that was made from it was found missing from his jesk. In the hectic half hour that follcwed, the peace of the DO include. a bake shop, butcher shop, issue locker. room and_= spud was To enable war workers to do their banking without taking time out from their work and traveling into town, a sub branch of the Ogden branch cf the First Security Bank of Utah has been set up at the Supply Depot. Above NSD employes are seen taking advantage of PW GOSSIP these banking facilities. Mrs. Dulcich has been ill for the last ccuple of days. Mrs. Duleich is Mr. Conway’s stenographer. Also on the sick list, has been Mr. Wooley of the Engineering Department and Mrs. Martinelli of Public Works. All illness probably due io changeable weather. We can certainly mention the fact that this department has been literally ‘‘snowed under’’ with work, but the spirit of the personnel remains as high as ever. LAMENT There’s lipstick on the drinking fountain, ; BranchAt Depot There’s talcum on the bench This branch bankis open daily from, 3:00—p. -m. to: 5:30) 2p: om. and is a sub branch of the OgHandlotion on the wrench. And Evening in Paris scents the den branch of the First Securair ee ity Bank of Utah, N.-A.~ The That once held lube oil’s smell— main purpose is to supply this war post with banking facilities I just picked up a bobby-pin, that are carried on ordinarily Believe me, WAR IS HELL! every day. We are here for a PURCHASE purpose and that purpose is to help the people working in war P is for perpetual requisitions, Daily our department is subplants to do their banking withmerged, out taking time cut from their is for the urgent need for work, and traveling into town. There’s cold cream on the surface plate— Most banks are closed when a working day is over, and we stay open so everyone will have an opportunity to visit us. We have to offer at the present the | following: Savings & thrift accounts, special and regular. checking ac|ecounts, |checks, money orders, war savings ‘cashiers stamps, travelers checks, deposits (checking and saving), cashing vf government checks and checks on us. J. Max Soelberg, Mgr. “Lookit Mike — *here must be WAVES aboard.’’ Tid-Bits From Public Voucher A new member has arrived to the Public Voucher Section, in name, Mrs. Helen Book. Welcome Helen, and join the happy group. One of our pals has been operated on for tonsils—Why, oh why, cnly one removed. Think she’s waiting for another vacation. All fooling aside Smedley we missed you very much. Hurry and get well. Why did Helen Barlow have to leave at 12:30 Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon? Well, just to help her dear husband pick spuds. Helping the war effort| in two places hey, Barlow. Good work and keep it up. We're rooting for you. Please Mr. Roddom, tell me why Public Voucher trembles | New Officers Come Aboard at NSD Captain Cyrus B. Kitchen (sc), USN, Supply Officer in Command. Lt. Comdr. John W. Bottoms (se); USN. ‘+ George S. Foster, Jr., (sc) USNR. by his frequent, Latest Indoor Sport — Newest ‘pastime of the DOis the recent‘ly instituted ‘‘Soup Pool,’’ withz chances as to the next variety of soup to be served in the cafeeteria. First try last week was Von by ‘‘Mac’’ McAuliffe, with ‘Fresh Vegetable.” A SOLDIER SPEAKS So you're sick of the way the country’s run, And you're sick of the way the rationing’s done, And you’re sick of standing around in a line, You're sick you say—well, that’s justfine. So am I sickof the sun and het, And I’m sick of the feel of my items, aching feet, “Have them for us Tuesday,”’ And I’m sick of the mud and the we are urged; jungle flies, is for the “‘rush’’ note on the And I’m sick of. the stench when orders the night mists rise, Again the cry, ‘‘That order And I’m sick of the siren’s wailmust be here!”’ (They little know the answers of the merchants: “We have none now; expect some in next year.’’) is for the credit to be given Our brave workers who face scathing looks and meins. Because some item cannot be located Although we We offer you these services and invite you to come in and see us. We will try to take care of your needs. Come in and get acquainted. We do nct cash out-of-town checks for civilians. broken | “Here, Chick, Chick!” P. S.—the practical joker who ‘hid the sandwich relented and rreturned the bird. ing shriek, And I’m sick of the groans of the wounded and weak, And I’m sick of the sound of the bomber’s dive, And I’m sick of seeing the dead alive. I’m sick of the roar and the noise and the din call on every I’m sick of the taste of food from merchant’s name. a tin. is for the harried workers’ And I'm sick of the slaughter— faces I’m sick to my soul. As they toil and slave—ma- I’m sick of playing a killer’s role. terials to secure— And I’m sick of blood and of death and the smell, is for the acrid accusations They constantly, but bravely And I’m even sick of myself as well, must endure; But I’m sicker still of a tyrant’s is for the syncopated music Tapped out each day by typ- rule, And conquered lands where the wild beasts drool, Toiling over contracts, orders, And I’m cured darned quick bid sheets, when I think of the day never Working — working, When all this hell will be out of time for rest! ists at their desks, is for the endless consulta- tions: “Please find for us when this was ordered, do,’’— “Find out if two small cartons in the warehouse USit (jg) Cecil D. Hardesty (sc) NR. Should be on order six or orwhen they see you coming out der two.” of your little den ‘‘Disbursing | Lt. (jg) LeBaron S. Willard, Office?’”’ You really can’t be ‘Jr. (sc), USNR. Together these spell ‘‘PURthat terrible about the little mis- | Lt. (jg) Lester B. Wolf (sc), CHASE,”’ our division, takes. I’ve seen you smile, so | USNR. We don’t know WHY welike it, please do it more cften. | Lt. (jg) Edward L. Keenan but we do! -Vivienne Thompsen |(se), USNR. —By E. S. the way, Whennoneof this mess will have been in vain, And the lights of the world will blaze again, And things will be as they were before, And kids will laugh in the streets once more. | And the Axis flags will be dipped |: = and furled, 'And God looks down on a peaceful world. co —Maude Harget |