Putnam patriot., 1930-08-07
HEADQUARTERS co.
 ENJOYING CAMP LIFE
Assigned Duty of Feeding 207 Men Upon Arrival At
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Miniature Swimming Holss-D.neins
 Is Popular

sion, Thursday at I a. m, and ar rived at camp at ii.4O-thirty min utes ahead of schedule. Railroad facilities were very good and troop train went straight through.
 Upon arrival at camp Capt, Me Garry was handed very difficult problem by the Chief of Staff of the division. With utensils and equip- ment in possession of the company necessary to take care of n company Of sixty or seventy-five men he was called upon to provide mess for all Of the advance detail including his own company. In less than three hours total of POT men were fed. He was certainly proud Of the person. mel of his kitchen for he was person. ally eomplimented by the chief of stall for the efficiency in handling this very difficult situation. All the sol- diers in the mess expressed them selves as more than pleased. With these good eating facilities the men Of the company seemed very happy and performed the duties which they were called upon Co do in real sol dierly manner.
 Others Arrive
 Saturday found the Headauartern Company witnessing the arrival of the remainder of the division, which includes men from Maine, Vermont. Rhode Island and Connecticut. By evening all were ready for their two weeks tour of duty. It was announced Saturday night by General Payne that there are approximately 6.000 ofiicers and enlisted men here. On Sunday August 10th, there will be a division review before all the Governors of the above states. A real treat is in store for all the people of Putnam able to attend this review. Life Around Quarters
 The men were at sea as to whether they would enjoy themselves here as in Mantle, but te date everyone seems very we'll pleased. The company is quartered in one of the army bar racks, with sleeping quarters on the top floor and mess hall, orderly room and supply room. on the ground floor. Although the cool air of Mantle is missing the other facilities for recrea- ! tlon etc, of the company are just as good.
 During the spare moments and af- ! ter the days work is done the men devote their time to swimming (the camp being provided with several swimming holes.) Baseball, track. boxing, h0rshoe pitching and now and then Sergt Charron and Segrt Boye may be seen playing bridge with Charley Murphy and lazy Weiss.
 Sergt Charron says that the only trouble with the swimming hole is the fact that the distance across is so short that he has Co go back and forth too many times before he gets a good swim, and that if he swims around it makes him dizzy. Corp. Pominville states that he has noticed that Jim my's actions are very peculiar.
 The athletic officers of the division have arranged a baseball and track schedule and the Headquarters Com pany hopes to keep up the good pre- cedent that they have established in previous camps. Reports in these events will be made in the next issue.
 Morning Sound. Sergeant Charron, being a veteran of the camp, keeps the boys posted as to the various rendezvous for pleasure. i Whalon Lake seems to be the most popular place, where dancing may be enjoyed. The first Sergeanrs whistle is not necessary for reveille for Pri- vate first class Dufresne, may be heard having his morning argument with regards to the proper method for taking care of boilers.
 Corporal Cronin and Private Mur- phy may be heard arguing as to the proper method of raising chickens. They say Jack has quite a chicken farm m Putnam. He was thinking of moving few of them up from Put nam. He's beginning to get home sick for his flock.
 limitations as usual are still in order Each night finds the veterans congregating for their prey. The roo kies may be seen in their corners won- dering what their fate will be.
 Corporal pominyille finds Whalon ! Lake q great attraction at sundown that seems to be his favorite topic of conversation. He says he enjoys col legiating on the dance floor, and that the lake shore makes fine place for him to mediate.
 The letter writing detail is still working very effectively. Sergeant Mayotte and Sergeant Cartier conti- nue to hold the record for writing and receiving letters. Each evening finds them fulfilling their duties until lights out.
 All in all the men are having n general good time.
 Assignments
 Chauffeur te Capt. McGarry, Corn. Cronin; chauffeur to Lt Woodward, Sergt MeGarry; messenger special troops headquarters, Private Collette: Sergeant Mayotte. in charge of stable detail; mess sergeant, F. H. Lamondy; cooks, Private first class Mayer. Pri- yate first cass Michon; mess detail, Private first class Bouley, Private first class J. Rowe, Private Deotte. Private Bonin, Private Bernier; press bureau, Private Woznicki; orderly Major Darbie. Private Charles Mur- phy; detail at division headquarters. Private first class Tetreault in charge, Private St. Onge, Private Light, Private Garceau, Private Lam oureux; orderly for Gen. Ladd and f.Ap Trfe. Def..