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Show C. C. C. Camp News One of the most outstanding events in the history of the camp took place Sunday. October 25, when twenty-eight special guests arrived at camp at 2:30 p. m. and spent the afternoon. Upon their arrival the guests were ushered to the reading room where Mr. Merrill, camp educational edu-cational adviser, introduced the officers and forestry personnel. Captain Mayfield bid the guests welcome wel-come and outlined the program for the afternoon. Inspection of the dining hall, kitchen, and storeroom followed and then the guests were all seated in the officers dining room and dinner din-ner was served, after which the whole group made an inspection of the entire camp. At the meeting which followed Captain Mayfield outlined the purpose pur-pose of the CCC organization and explained his duties as Commanding officer. Dr. Wells, first Lieutenant Med-Res., then told of his duties as camp surgeon. Superintendent Hyde outlined the duties of the camp superintendent sup-erintendent and forestry personnel then explained the types of work and value to this and surrounding communities. Mr. Merrill took up the discussion of the educational program, and recreational activities. It was explained that this program of youth conservation is a big job and that help and cooperation from the communities is needed and earnestly solicited. At 4:45 p.- m. the group went to the recreational hall where the boys were assembled and a short program pro-gram was rendered. A trio, Mrs. Fugal, Mrs. Jones and Miss Fugal, accompanied by Miss Banks rendered render-ed two musical numbers. President W. W. Warnick expressed the appreciation ap-preciation of the group' and the splendid way the boys keep their surroundings and personal belongings, belong-ings, for their courteous manner, etc. He then invited the group to take advantage of the offerings of the community especially the church and the Mutual program eah Tuesday Tues-day night with its variety of offerings. offer-ings. Mr, Karl Banks then explained explain-ed the purpose of the committee appointed ta sponsor a Sunday service serv-ice at camp each Sunday at 11:00 o'clock. The committee consists of Mr. Jacobs, chairman; Mr. Karl Banks, and Mr. Elroy West. The services will be non-sectarian, they will be instructive and entertaining. All enrollees were encouraged to attend. at-tend. ( . This is the first of a series of such gatherings the camp officials hope to sponsor in order to better acquaint ac-quaint the people of the surrounding surround-ing communities with the aims and possibilities pf the camp and gain the help and cooperation in solving the problems and making the camp a felt asset to this section. On Thursday Captain Mayfield and Mr. Merrill took a group of ten leaders and assistant leaders to inspect in-spect the Hobble Creek camp. Captain Cap-tain Alvin Sessions, commanding officer, issued a very hearty welcome wel-come and after partaking of a very fine chicken dinner the group followed fol-lowed Captain Sessions in a thorough inspection of the camp. All felt the trip was very much worth while and it is hoped the members from Company 958 will make a visit to our camp soon. The district inspector made his monthly inspection of the camp on Monday and reported everything in fine shape. Captain Sessions made a call at camp on Tuesday to see our library and reading room, in order to get some idea for a similar setup in his camp. . The Educational trip planned for Saturday will take a group to the Bingham copper mines, the Crystal Salt Plant and give the boys a chance to see the Great Salt Lake. Ray S. Merrill, Ed. Adviser. |