The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-31

The junior hostesses got into the
Army OF the USO the way that
most OF the boys got into the Army
OF the USA; Selectiye Service,
They we're selected, not because
OF their bright eyes or curly hair,
but because they had something OF
value IN their own personality
which the nation needs right now,
and which they are proud TO give.
They give their guests the very
best time they can according to
the guests own ideas. II may be
dancing, or helping boy learn TO
dance: ping.pong, photography; or
jig saw puzzles: listening 10 con-
,ersation about home and admirinG
pictures OF the wife or baby, or
the best girl. singing around the
piano-all these things being con-
sldered as social activities or hours.
Then there are the duty hours
which consist OF operating the
check room and snack bar; keep
ing enough coffee made; seeing
that the dishes are washed ana
the kitchen kept in order; helping
10 plan the Sunday night suppers
and then helping TO purchase ana
solicit the food and cook it, so that
everything is home made. and Just
as near like Mons as possible
Active service in the Junior host
ess organization is maintained by
giving a prescribed number OF re-
/ corded duty and social hours Wheh
ecords show that any hostess has
! 100 hours OF service, she is given
ALSO pin. Further hours are SUIT
ably acknowledged.
The USO junior hostesses are IN
the Army now the Navy,
the Coast Guards. and the Marines,
They have mighty important job
too, that Of making the club a gay,
friendly. and gracious place that
the BOYS in uniform will remember
with pleasure long after they've for
gotten the dance tunes OF the eve
ming and gone on to more urgent
! business. Many OF the boys who
have been stationed at Willow Run
have pleasant memories or 1psl
and the USO as is evident from the
following excerpts from letters re-
ceived by various volunteers and
contributors here:
when I speak OF Ypsi,
speak with reverence with my
head bowed. will never for
get the swell people there, and
the good times We had.
1T was with deep regret that
we we're forced to leave. With
us We will carry the memories
OF the wonderful time there
and above all the company OF
the sweetest girls we've met
while in the Army"
, Hats off to the junior and senior
hostesses who have given and are
/ giving innumerable hours that
/ have made our USO the outstand
/ ing success and Ypsilanu a place
/ seryicemen all over the world re
member with pleasure
! Have Formal Dance
The first anniversary furma
dance OF the Ypsilanti USO wa'
held at the club on Tuesday eve
ming from $50 TO II p. m. will
music by Leland Randall and hi
orchestra.
The patriotic red, white and blut
! color scheme was carried out in tn,
decorations, and individual tablei
were set up in cabaret style around
the dance floor.
The USO Birthday Cake. decor
ated with a flag, was cut and served
after the playing OF Happy Birth
day by the orchestra.
During the evening, hamburgers
onions, relish, catsup, cole slaw
and coffee were served to the
guests by the following members
OF the war Services committee OF
the Junior Chamber OF Commerce
Thor Marsh, Hugh Dinsdale, Donald
Porter. Richard Smith, Richard Nc
Fsrland, Arthur Forche, Martin
Dawson, William Stevens. John Far
ris. Donald Ehle and Theophilus
Fenker.