The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
 SALVATION ARMY PLANS PROGRAMS
National Defense Partici. patton at Camps to Be
 National in Character

Adjutant Hugo Wiberg has just received the following word from Commissioner Alexander M Damon in New York City regarding the part the Salvation Army will play In the United Service Organizations for National Defense, the service program which is being planned for the soldiers in camps throughout the country.
 The Salvation Army, having pledged themselves to cooperation as @ member of the United Service Organizations, has, after much de- liberation and conference, arrived at plan of conduct, which will bid fair to match that spirit of CO., operation of 1918 which reflected so much glory upon the organization.
 Work Discussed
 At & conference of the four Terri- torial Commanders and the Nation- al Secretary, Commissioner Edward J. Parker, in New York City, a full agenda regarding the multiple phases of this new, or should we say, revived, work among the forces was discussed. It was made known that the United States Government had agreed to erect some 225 build- ings for the United Service organ izations at strategic points, and forty-three of these buildings were tentatively allocated to The Salva- ton Army for major control. The Salvation Army will doubtless have the privilege of being represented at all United Service Organiza tons where there Is no building under their direct control
 The locations of these buildings have yet to be finally decided, but 1t Is thought that the locations will follow closely the areas earmarked by the United States Government as Defense Areas"
 A service program which will in- clude recreation, spiritual helpful ness, and canteen work will be taken on in harmony with the other member organizations of the U. s. o. While the canteen standards would probably vary in different parts of the country, the high moral standard of The Salvation Army will be maintained. Tn the full schedule of the work, 1t was thought that ct least two periods of spirit ual refreshment should be conduct ed. For recreation there will be facilities for plng-pong, checkers, darts and other games of that type and for entertainment level should be sought in harmony with Salvation Army principles.
 Personnel Considered
 The personnel to carry on this work has been given much consideration and q standard has been suggested which requires all workers to be American citizens. Tn the case of officers for the posi- ton of managers, ten years of suc- cessful officership would be needed, and for non- officers, three years of | group work, organizing, directing, financing and evidence of sound business Judgment and ability. All | managers must be between thirty five and sixty-flve years of age; in approach. Persons other than Salvationists must have the same high ideals and standards as The Salvation Army requires.
 Women who will act as hostesses or assistants will also be required to have similar Christian standards and ideals and 1t is thought advis- able between teh ages of twenty i've and forty.five years.
 Club Cust0dians
 It is tentatively agreed that Q man and wife shall be appointed to the command of a club, together with two women assistants. A dis tinct uniform, not yet decided upon, aas been agreed upon for Salvation Army officers engaged in this spe- ,ial field.
 While the program will be na- ;ional in character, the executive work will be carried through the offices of the four Territorial Con- thus assuring the closest and attention.