Phoenix tribune., 1922-04-01
CAMP FURLONG, N. M.
(By Miss Mable SMITH

On Thursday. February 20 members
of Co. H, oath Infantry, were hosts to
an elaborate reception in honor of their
retired First Sergeant and Mrs. Felix
Buggs. For the first hour of the eve
ming the guests played progressive
whist. Mrs. Eugene Harris and Ser
geant Major Warfield won first prizes
Dancing was next in order followed
by delightful courses Of salad, ham
sandwiches, cold (near) beer, Eski-
mo pies and waters. Company H
presented FirstSergeant and Mrs.
Felix Buggs with beautiful set of
silver and lady's three-piece ivory
set in appreciation of his long and
favorable service in their midst.
Staff Sergeant and Mrs. Warren N.
Minis, oath Infantry entertained with
an elaborate seven course dinner in
honor of retiring friends Menu con-
sisted of fruit cocktail, chicken boul-
lion, baked fish, lamb roast, mashed
potatoes, creamed peas, hot rolls, lob
ster salad, ice cream, cake and coffee
demi-tasse. Covers were laid for LIST
Sgt. and Mrs Felix Buggs, Sgt. and
Mrs Benz. Goode, Miss Mable Smith
and host.
A host of jolly friends bade a fond
farwell to 1st. Sgt. and Mrs. Felix
Buggs who have gone to Chicago
their future home.
Sergeant and Mrs. BENZ. Goode, af-
ter 23 years of service in the gath
Infantry left for Washington D. C.
where they intend to locate perman-
emily.
Corporal and Mrs. Tapps, oath In
fantry are proud parents of bounc-
ing baby girl, born Feb. 10.
Miss Margaret Marshall is a visitor
in Columbus.
1t is rumored that wedding bells
are soon to ring for Sgt Ware.
Mrs. w. R. Melton, wife of staff
Sgt. Melton, medical department, Sta
tion Hospital, and their infant son
left last week for an indefinite visi.
at their home in Houston, Texas.
The old timers of the oath Infan-
try are leaving fast. Last week the
regiment passed in review for retired
Master Sgt. G. w. Winston, 1st Sgt
Eugene Harris. Hosts of friends re-
gret the loss Of such valuable service
men but wish them only success in
their future lives as civilians
Retired Master Sergeant and Mrs.
George w. Winston, 24th Infantry,
left last week. A fter a brief visit in
El Paso and vicinity they intend to
make their future home in Des Moin-
es, Iowa.
Mrs. c. D. Gladney is visiting at
her home in Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Ouida Harris left last week for
her home. /
Sgt. and Mrs. Gallimore have been
assigned and have moved into their
new quarters in the East Garrison.
In honor of 1st Sgt Julius Dawson,
soon to retire from the oath Infantry
Company E, "a tn Infantry entertain
ed host of guests at an elaborate
barbaecued supper and dance at the
New Service Club. First Sgt. Daw-
son was for many years the top k@k
of Co. L, oath Infantry, which recent
ly was transferred to Camp Benning
Ga. He is now surplus sergeant in
the regiment awaiting retirement.
Church services on Sunday, March
II at the Arena were given over to
Memorial for our beloved Col. Chas.
Young. Despite the high winds a
goodly number were present, and an
abbreviated program rendered which
included invocation by Chaplain A. w.
Thomas, a reading by Tech. Sgt. w.
D. Smith and music by the oath In
fantry band, under the leadership of
Staff Sgt. Thomas C. Green.
The influenza has paid us its reg
lar yearly visit. At this writing how
ever, no cases have been fatal. the
camp hospital has been filled to ca
pacity with members of the regiment
Others on sick list this week but
.conyalescing are Mrs. ]. Warfield,
Mrs. Harlan, Mrs. Prince, Mrs Bridg-
es, Mr. 2. Boyer and Mrs. Barnes.
Also 1st Sgt. w. W. Robinson and
Tomas Johnson.
Miss Rosetta Teal was guest of hon
or at a moonlight picnic given recent
ly by Messrs. Daily. E. Oliver and
Floyd Wilson. Those present were: