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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1943-09-09
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man nit 9euf,tbomben Srllppenan.
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nit Sallidirmen abgeiebt lporoen ,no
in ser Siirfe, beiBt es, bat man cine
gan5e Mn5obl bon ibnen perbaitet.
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1943-09-09
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lmiepiel an Der giniteuung zines Men.
!. iden auf 8orite0ung ber,i
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
37th Special Service
Company Going Strong
BY PVT. H. A. JONES

We welcome the 37th, a new
Special Service Company, to Fort
Huachuca. This outfit is the third,
and newest, Special Service Com
pany in the Army and it's personnel
is entirely Negro. It was activated
on May 25th. 1943, and it is ad-
vancing rapidly in its training pro-
gram.
To date, only four of the Company
Officers have been assigned to the
9Th; 1st 1t. Kenneth L. johnson
(Inf0, and 1t. Ralph H. eager,
(QMC). Recently, 1t. Watson con-
Quoted operations on the Company's
first night problem, which, Incl
dentally was both a success and a
test to the men.
1t. Rhoden and 1t. eager were
assigned to the 37th few days ago.
The remaining complement of
officers is expected to arrive soon.
The 37th's 1St Sergeant is Edwin
S. Hutton, formerly of the 29th
Special Service Company. The 29th
is the present organization of the
37th, having supplied a cadre of
four on-commissioned officers and
ten privates, first class. The other
commissioned officers are 81
Sgt. Arthur D. Gillard, TIA Willie
M. Armstrong, and TIA Walter War
mick. Sgt. Hutton and Sgt. Gillard
were also the former "top-kicks'
OF the 18th Special Service Com
pany, which was the predecessor Of
the 29th.
At a recent meeting of their motto
SOur Company for Sevice, Service
for Freedom and Humanity" Thus
far they have shown admirable
spirit and great enthusiasm in their
work, and show every sign of being
one of the best organizations on
the post.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
Special Service Officer
Attends Scout Meeting

1t. Col. c. E. Nelson, Post Special
Service Officer, represented Col Ed
win N. Hardy, Post Commander, at
an executive board meeting of the
Cochise County Council, Boy Scouts
of America, which was held Sunday
evening at the home of Charles w.
Otis, 1885 Eleventh Street, Douglas.
Dinner was served in the patio of
the Otis residence and the meeting
followed Immediately atterward.
The Council directors expressed
keen interest in Fort Huachuca
scouting activities, especially the re-
organizatio nof troop No. % under
the leadership of Sgt. Dura Lanier,
and doings of troop No. 81 under
Scoutmaster Woodrow Harris. They
are anxious, however, that a cub
pack be activated in view of the fact
that there are enough small boys on
the Post to organize such a unit.
Boy Scout activities at Fort Hua-
chuca are carried on under the su-
pervision of the Post Athletic Off
GERS, Capt Boyce M Irwin and 1t.
James T. Chambers.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
37th S. S. Co.
BY PVT. HOWARD A. JONES


On Sunday, August 1, the choral
group of the 37th Special Service
Company, under the able direction
of Pvt. John r. Jones, assisted in
a morning service of music and
song before a capacity audience in
the Division Chapel. This was the
second public appearance on the
Post for the group, and Major
Beasley, the Chaplain, received the
men warmly.
Present in the audience was Major
Gen. Almond, commander of the
Division. In a letter of appreciation
to the Company Commander, Gen.
Almond wrote:
THE religious service at the Di-
vision Chapel, Sunday, l August,
1943, was greatly enriched by the
choral group from your organization.
The fervent manner in Nilich they
sang and the songs selected made
possible a worshipful atmosphere
that all present must have felt very
deeply. The manner in which Pvt.
John R. Jones directed the group
was conSpicuouSly well done, re-
flecting his ability in that capacity,
and the ease with which the choral
members followed his leadership
revealed the extent of their train
ing. 1t was a great pletsure for all
of us in attendance at the service
to hear them, I assure you.
would be greatly pleased if the
contents of this letter were read
to the members of the chorus and
my sincere appreciation conveyed
to all members who participated"
(Pvt. Frederick Gill and
Pvt. Howard P. jones'
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
Special Service to Present
All Post Musical Review

Plans are being perfected by The
Special Service Division for an all
post musical review to be presented
during the latter part of Septem-
Der. AS now conceived it will be one
OF the most spectacular presenta-
tions ever held on the post.
Sn Apply new songs, original
dances. hilarious skits, all done on a.
large an spectacular scale will be
features of the new show.
Additions for new talent will be
held in the Special Service Building
on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes-
day, the Is, II, and 18. If an ap-
pearance cannot be arranged at that
time all interested persons can leave
their names with the social hostess
in each of the service clubs, or call
the theatrical advisor, 1888.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
Hommond Singers
Return to Fort

The Southern Star Female Evan
gelistic Singers, popularly billed as
the Hammond Singers, made a re-
turn engagement to Fort Huachuca
Sunday. Mr.. j. R. Hammond, di-
rector, and quartert arrived at the
Post Saturday Four programs were
presented: They sang twice at the
371st Regiment, once in the Divi-
sion Chapel, and in the evening at
Service Club No. l.
The members of the quartet are
Mesdames 0. M Cross, Vivian
Jones, Mabel Williams, and Jennie
Patterson Whitfield. Many old time
favoriteS were rendered.
The singers will give additional
programs, remaining here until this
Saturday. when they leave for Fort
Bliss and Fort Clark to appear by
special request.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
Eugene Jockson's S
Mother q Visitor

Anyone who saw diminuitve Gene
Jackson, Special Searvice musician,
actor. dancer, ct cetera, strolling
about the Post with a lady last week
didn't need to look twice to even
ask to know that the lady was his
mother.
Nor did it take two looks to see
that Gene is a very devoted son,
And the little lady in question: Mrs.
Lille Backer, 1161 E. 47th Place, Los
Angeles-well, she was glad to be out
here, too.
1t was Mrs. Bakers first oppor-
tunity to see how the Army has been
treating her firstbQrn; and after
To-day visit at Fort Huachuca she
feels that he is in good hands
A singer and former vaudeville
star herself, Mrs. Baker is reponsi-
BILE in large measure for the sue
cess that Pvt. Eugene Jackson at
tanned as a civilian in motion pic
lures and on the stage. During her
stay at Fort Huachuca she visited
the Station Hospital No. l, where
she sang a duet with her talented
son on an impromptu program in
one Of the wards. She returned to
her home in Angel City last week.
end.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
~ Special Service Activities
Educational Films To All Post Units

Several kinds of 16. nm. movie
films are now available at either the
Post or Special Service office, and
may be used free of charge by any
organization wanting to put on a
special show for personnel.
The first of these pictures is the
Official War Department Orienta-
ton film, divide and Conquer. "
This picture has been shown in the
regular 35 nm. size, but as a large
number of the troops were unable to
see it at that time, it has been
brought back in 16 mm., for showing
in day rooms and recreation halls.
This film is being scheduled by the
92nd Division Special Service Office.
All organizations wishing to use this
film should apply to the Special
Service Officer. Tel. 3138.
Additional Film Service
The presentation of G.I. movies
began last week at For Huachuca
under the direction of the Post Spe-
cial Service Officer. This Service
offers every two weeks 40 minute
show, which consists of four films,
including novelty short subjects,
travelogues. song sh orts, sport
shorts, plus the new Special Service
Information series, entitled "The
War;"
The purpose of this service, which
does not conflict with the regular
army motion picture shows, is to in
form soldiers of current war events,
increase their understanding of the
peoples and customs of foreign
countries, and to provide supple
mentary moving picture service. 1t
is intended that these films shall be
shown in day rooms, recreation
halls, service clubs and on the field.
Application for use should be made
to Post Special Service, telephone
1888.
Through the courtesy of Chester
field Cigarettes, the Post Special
Service Officer has also two 2-reel
sound films: "Rlack Dragon" and
Down Texas Way"
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
18th SIS. co. PRAISED
BY PVT. ERNEST c. WYNNE, JR.

Major Wright, inspecting Of
ficer of the 9th Service Command,
during a recent visit to Fort Hua-
chuca praised "the high efficiency
Of various phases of the activities
of the 29th Special Service Com
pany.
Recently, the 29th has been very
active, operating in the field with
troops, organizing activities and
putting on variety shows.
The mobile exchange service
which has been provided has proved
very popular, and has been received
with great appreciation.
The men of the 29th are very en-
thusiastic about their work and ap-
pear to know definitely their as
signments in lifting the the morale
of the fighting man.
F. Last week, the company serviced
the 940th Camouflage Bn. from
Monthan Field, outside Tucson.
Arizona. A soldier show was put on
with moving pictures as an added
attraction. The men of the 94Oth
were urged to take part in the show
and responded enthusiastically. The
results were that everyone had an
enjoyable evening of entertainment.
Again the Mobile Exchange Group
proved exceptionally popular serv-
Ing UP beer and refreshments to
provide a soldier with that added
"Vim".
The morale of the men of the
18th is very high and every man
feels that the company is now ready.
willing, and able to accomplish it's
primary objective, any place, any
time, any where.
Organizations bivouacing in the
field who feel the need of a. Gift"
are welcomed to call upon the 29th
and it will be there in a FLASH,
with a "dash"-of entertainment
and refreshment for "you" and
especially you soldier.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
SHIT SIS Band Entertains
1Ate Service Club No. 2
By PFC. frederick GILL

On Saturday, Aug. 14th, the 37th
Special Service Company Band
made it's initial appearance on the
post, playing to capacity audience
at Service Club No. 2.
Servicemen cheered heartily, and
officers and club personnel agreed
that the aggregation has something
to offer
Saturday nights affair was mus
ical salute to England - the third
stop on a novel "Trip Around the
d"-sponsored by the Post Spe-
cial Service Previous ports of in
terest were Cuba and Mexico, while
China and India are yet to be visit
ed. Il "A
The band provided the back
ground for the various numbers on
the program, even if they did steal
the spotlight now and then. The
37th takes pardonable pride in its
little ensemble, Dor they have re-
hearsed together for only few
weeks. It's good fortune lies in the
fact that several of the men had
professional experience prior, to be-
ing inducted into the Army.
Cases in point are: Carl Lynch.
thhe amiable- electric guitar player,
formerly with Maxine Sullivan;
Charles E.. Cooper, trumpeted with
Luck Millander; Steinhardt Murray
trombonist who played with Charlie
Barnett; while Alan Baker tenor
sax, Earl Hope bass fiddle, and Ver-
non Isaacs band leader and all
around saxophonist, all had bands
of their own in civilian life.
In spite of such differences in
background and style of presenta-
ton, the men have all worked hard
and honestly to offer the very best
that can come out of any musical
organization. Their commanding Of
ficer, 1st Lieut.. Kenenth L. john
son, has worked closely with the men
to see to it that the idea of service
remained uppermost, and to assure
tops in entertainment for the men
and officers as long as they are here
at Huachuca.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20

Miss Marian Washington, new
director of recreation at the USO
Club, Fry, Ariz., is backed by the
new management in her plans to
make programs, entertainment
and social features at the club all
that enlisted men on the Post can
wish for. Recently assigned to the
club near Fort Huachuca, Miss
Washington has had considerable
experience in recreatiOnaI work.
She is a graduate of Cheney
Teachers College and Temple
University and has done graduate
work at the University of Penn
Sylvania. For five years she taught
crafts for the Board of Education
at the Philadelphia YMCA. During
the past two years she has worked
at the Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo-,
USO Club.
photo U. S. Army Signal Corps
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
Chaplain Martin
Reports for Duty

Chaplain Glenville N. Martin Qst
LTD has reported for duty as as
sistant Post Chaplain at Fort Hua-
chuca. Chaplain Martin, who sue
ceedS Chaplain James w. Wactor,
who has been reassigned, came here
from Fort Lewis, Washington.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
Japs Accepted hx WACs

Washington (SNS)-The War De-
partment has announced that a
limited number of Americana born
women of Japanese ancestry will be
enrolled in the Women's Army Corps.
The success of recruiting of men of
japanese descent led to the adop-
ton of the plan, it was disclosed.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
SPECIAL SERVICE COVERS
GLOBE IN OWN LOBBY

Global warfare in all it's far-flung
ramifications will no longer puzzle
global-minded persons in the Special
Service Building. Not with the huge
map that practically covers one side
wall of the buildings entrance.
The Apache sentinel., 1943-08-20
1T. ROGER LAWS WITH
POST ORDNANCE OFFICE

1t. Roger Laws, assistant to the
Post Ordnance Officer, Capt. Readic
Conner, has been at Fort Huachuca
four weeks. A second lieutenant in
the Ordnance Department, he came
to this Post from Selfridge Field
Mich. His home is in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11
Raj Hits Ruhr;;
Forts in France

LONDON. July l0cUP)- Three
large formations of L. s. Flying
Fortrosses attacked vital targets
in France today while hundreds
of Raj bomherS were still re-
turning from a heavy raid on the
Ruhr in the FIRST literal around
the-CloCk arr hlitz Of Europe
one Fortress formation at
tackled the enemy air field AT
Caen. another pasted the air field
at Abbevllle and the third headed
for lie Bourget Just outside Paris,
but was prevented from dropping
its bombs because clouds hid the
target
During the night, RAJ heavy
homberS heapcd new destruction
on GelSenklrchen. An estimated
1000 tons of explosives was be-
lieved looScd on GclSenkirchen and
nearby targets Ten bomberS were
lost on what the air ministry said
was a heavy raid,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11
Siciy's Beginning of the End - Roosevelt

eve want TO help rearm those
French forces (Mr. Roosevelt
referred 10 the French in North
Africa and 10 build up French
strength so that when the time
comes from n military point of
view and we get into France IT.
self and throw the Germans out,
there will be a French army
and French ships working with
the British and ourselves.
1T il very great symbol
that Gen. Giraud Is here to-
night; and that he has come
over to talk to us about his
military problems; to help to-
ward the same objective that all
OF the United Nations have
the freedom of France. and with
il, the unity of France"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11

WASHINGTON. July 10 CINS)
- Predicting the invasion of
Europe in many different direc-
tionS. President Roosevelt hailed
the invasion of Sicily by United
Nations forces as the beginning
of the end for the AXIS. II was
announced by the White House
today.
The President also promised
that the Allies would throw the
Germans out OF France, and he
said that the old regime within
the Axis was collapSing and the
opposition Of the enemy cooling
off
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11
ANS DOOMED

White House Secretary Stephen
T. Early revealed that Mr.. RooSe-
welt had received the news Of the
invasion while he was at dinner
last night with Gen Henri Giraud
French North African commander
The President. after the dinner,
rose to his feet and made a toast
in which he said that.it was now
the beginning Of the end of Ger
many and Italy.
Mr.. Roosevelt stating that the
invasion of Sicily struck Al the
underheIy Of the Axis, asserted
that the major objective in the
drive against Europe was Ger
many.
The President also foreSaw the
invasion Of Europe at many diff
fercnt points and he said that the
Germans would be driven out Of
France
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11
Russians Hail
Sicily Invasion

MOSCOW, July 10 tUP)-Thc
Russian people hailed news Of the
Allied landings on Sicily with IN
restrained enthusiasm today.
Though the invasion was not an
nounced officially. word OF It
spread rapidly through the streets
Of Moscow.
The Russian press has been en-
phaSizing that this would be the
most propitious time for the inva-
sion in view Of the concentration
Of the bulk of the German army
on the eastern front.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11

tell Gen. Giraud that we haven't
forgotten that France is one Of
the directions.
"One of our prime aims, Of
course, is the restoration of the
people of France and the SOW
ereignty of France.
Even If move is not di-
rected nj this moment to France
itself, Gen. Giraud can rest as
Surcd that of the ultimate OBJ
icctiVe-we will do IL and in the
best paY-liberate the people Of
France, not merely those in the
southern part of France, but
people in Northern France -
Paris.
"And in this whole operation,
I should say rightly that in the
enormous planning, we have had
the complete cooperation of the
French military and naval
forces in North Africa.
OLD REGIME BREAKING
Gradually the opposition has
cooled, The Older regime il
breaking down. We have seen
what has happened, or Is hap
pening AT the present moment
i'm Martinique and Guadeloupe.
That is very major point to-
ward the big objective.
I'VE haven't won the war yet,
hut one of the happy things is
that. with the help of Gen.
Giraud, we have a unified mill
tary situation. That goes a long
way.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11
RELEASE HIS TOAST

The White House went TO tho
unusual length of taking notes on
Mr.. RooScvelt'S toast and released
1t for direct quotation. After an
nouncing the attack and landing
by Allied forces on Sicily, the
President said:
THE operations have begun.
We won't get definite news un-
Ill later. but news will he com
Ing from now on.
This II "A good illustration Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11
Count Held in Death
OF Rich English Lord

NASSAU, Bahamas, July 10
(UPl Count Alfred de Marigny,
35-year-old French nohleman. was
held today on charges that he
murdered SIR Harry Cakes. his
mulumIlIonaire father-in-law, as
the climax 10 quarrclS over his
marriage last year to Sir Harry $
l9-year-old daughter, Nancy.
Marigny denied the charge lie
VIII be given preliminary hearing
Monday
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-11
Mar Today
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prelIae 10 an alI-oH' offensive
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IN any case. me hold stroke
OF cutting through Japan de-
tense peTinotfr SHOWS tha' me
AllleS are oe'ihI'eiE on ihe OIL
IensNe.
Not un'h inc japanese are
eliminated from The central
SolomonS can tho Allies con-
slider the situation IN the South
west Paclilc decisiVcl% improved.
The enemy has an bases all
a r o u nd Rendova Island. the
nearest beng al Munda. Now
Georgia, only i've miles away.
NCNDA PROBABLY will he
neutraIjle8 or knocked out bv
Munda in Allied hands II would
be extremely difficult for the
japanese TO continue TO hold
any positions in the Solouons
Bourainvllle. IN the northern
Solonons. the probable next
objective would be immediately
threatened An excellent har-
Dor and Japan's best advance
bases are on RouEainville, which
screens Rabaul
To reduce or neutrali7e Ra-
haul would he a tough Job. Yet
not until the Allies are ready
10 strike al this stronghold viii
they be effectively operating
against the enemy'S main line
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