Show FOXHOLE DREAMS COME TRUE Marinec marine club luD serves livin living while Hono honoring war dead pastures inures Pis tures SAN FRANCISCO CALIF many a foxhole dream comes true as marines and former marines gather in the congenial and swank atmosphere of the marine memorial club which was established here a year ago as the only living memorial jo to the gallantry of all marines the lush surroundings of the memorial club located in a former swank ewanit noiel hotel at sutter and mason streets in the heart of downtown san francisco are a far cry irom from the filth and deprivations of foxhole living which was the lot of so many marines but it was the unappetizing rations the warm beer and the gen orally stale candy bars munched in foxholes which are responsible tor for the marine memorial club profit accruing from these sales went to the post exchange fund but in reality belongs to the marines who spent it usually such money Is used to buy recreational equipment that undo uncle sam furnish this time however marine headquarters in washington felt that the money should be used in a way that would honor marines who died in combat by serving those who fought and lived the solution Is the marine memorial club where all members meet on an equal footing where name rank and serial number pull no weight where the famed esprit de corps of the service enters into civilian living san francisco was selected as the location tor for the club because so many marines passed through the golden gate on their way to the pacific felt at home here and wanted to return the man behind this club Is the wan man who was behind the regiment of the ltd ard 3rd division in the battle tov for bridge on boubain ville island brig gen evan orchard ames retired the club is his baby A fighting man himself he has helped to make many a foxhole dream a reality by creating a club where marines can take tt t easy have the shave and steam bath they once longed for in an exclusive town club atmosphere for the men and women of the corps who did return the club is unique in its exclusiveness for only marines and civilian marines may belong their families wives parents including gold star parents and children over 21 are eligible for guest memberships old friends in other services once attached to a marine unit may have an associate membership marine identification I 1 serves as both dues and initiation lee fee i in the skytop room prodding the clouds in the swimming pool 12 stories below and on all the floors la in between marines and former marines can relax and enjoy club life all the facilities cili ties of a first rate hotel are available for a very low tariff for travelers theres a choice of rooms s fully equipped with all hotel facilities for those who just want to relax after a hard day at the office domce or exercise before break last there Is the tiled swimming pool with water blue as the mediterranean and not nearly as cold three dining rooms three cock tall lounges a steam room barber shop library and writing room and a ballroom provide all the facilities of a swank hotel but although its a million dollar layout a man can spend a little instead of a lot the club Is operated on the policy of many spending a little rather than a few spending a lot |