Show FOXHOLE DREAMS COME TRUE marine club serves living while honoring t war dead FiAts futures tres SAN FRANCISCO CALIF mary 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 to the gallantry of all marines the lush surroundings of the memorial club located in a former swank hotel at sutter and mason streets in the heart of downtown san francisco are a far cry from the filth and deprivations of foxhole uvine living which was the lot of so many marines but it was the unappetizing rations the warm beer and the generally stale candy aars bars munched in t r 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 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 1 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 bt the service enters into civilian j living san francisco was selected as the location tor for the club because so many marines passed through the golden gave gaie on their way to the pacific felt at home here and wanted to return the man behind this club is the man who was behind the regiment of the 3rd ard division in the battle tor for bridge on bouga boubain in i ville island brig gen evan orchard ames retired the club Is his baby A fighting man himself he be has helped to make many a foxhole dream a reality by creating a club where marines can take it ea easy SY 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 tor for guest memberships old friends in other services once attached to a marine unit may have an associate membership marine identification serves as both dues and initiation fee in the skytop room prodding the clouds in the swimming pool 12 stories below and on all the floors 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 1 for fravel travelers ers theres a choice of rooms fully equipped with all hotel facilities for those who just want to relax after a hard day at the office or exercise before breakfast there is the tiled swimming pool with water blue as the mediterranean and not nearly as cold three dining rooms three cocktail 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 i 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 |