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4 f ' . , *Goings On About The U. S. O. ClubBy HUTH a. UBWU,Assistant Program Directorlt; ►1i- *.....' PMt. i !The first box plonlo wag held Sunday, May M, and wag a great sue-cau. Junior hostesses brought tha '/eaU and luckily jjaoh girl brought enough for thro* as thor# woro two service men to one girU The picnickers started from the club at 4and walked to the Elkus estate which haa been kindly loaned to the club for the summer, Baseball, deck tennis and other games were played and pauoh time devoted to eattng. Men' from the Camera club were speoial guests. The picnics are planned to be held every Sunday thissummer.One of the largest groups of bridge players.we have entertained enjoyed the game Wednesday - night, Ten tables were In play. Mrs. John Warren hn*'offered to give instruction in oontract and a number of men whowish to change from contract to auo-tlon have signed up for the lessons, High total points for the evening were held by O, C. H. C. Bcheller. Mrs. Morous' Higginbotham is In charge of the playing Wednesday nights and will welcome more women players. .The Thursday night dance was al~ I so on* of the largest ever held at 1 the club Over 200 junior hostesses and well over 400 men made the floor a bit crowded, but the snore crowded the better seems the elogan. Mrs. L. D, Seely, assisted by Mrs. H. E. JEfc*tteraby and Mrs, Raymond Wyckoff, were’ chaperones forthe evening, Mrs. W, B, Butbrauff and Mrs. Thomas Brown of the house committee assisted in checking the girls' wraps, a service which is greatly appreciated to help relieve congestion, Sgt, Jack Gerrard's orchestra from, Port Monmouth furnished their usual good rouftio.A class in public speaking has been organised under the direction of Chester Apy, It will meet in the auditorium Tuesday nights,1 The mixed bowling Saturday nights seems to be interrupted nowand then by extra curricula events,A week ago a birthday cake was In order and this week time out was taken for cup cakes and cakes supplied by Helen and Catherine Curley# High score in games does not seem* to be affected however, as PL Frank Shurer won the high score prise with 248,A meeting of the senior hostesses oommitteo, Mrs. Benjamin Crate, Jr., chairman, was held at the dub Wednesday morning,An informal sing was held at the club Sunday at 6 o'clock. Coffee and cookies were served, This will be a regular weekly event. Many fine voices were discovered,' Present.• ♦A fine collection of technical books and a beautifully framed map of 'the world wea donated tQ the olub by Mr. Barry .of Bumson. These are especially appreciated by the many officer candidates using- the study rooms. At the present time, we ars looking for an advanced Spanishgrammar for a service man.Pvt, Lee registered In the guest book this past week. -Lee has lived in Hew York for the past 30 years, but was bom in China. He recently made headlines in the papers. On long hike up from Sea Girt, an officer noticed him limping badly, Hosuggested that he hop truck, buthe replied *‘the Japs can’t be licked sitting down and limped along.The Officer candidate group now includes men who have, seen service In Alaska, Iceland, Panama, Hawaii, Puerto Bicq .and Trinidad. O. C, Leo Behfeldfc from Hawaii telephones to his wife every. Sunday and recently called hla sunt in Sydney# Australia. He has finally decided It will be cheaper to’ have hie wife join him here, ..... . ---------Many different requests are ' received weekly at the olub, A group of friends donated care for the wedding of Offloer Candidate Miles Helm, who was married at Chapel 3 at t£c camp Saturday. A lieutenant requested recently, a loan of abloycle for an athletlo chaplain stationed la one v of the new outlying posts* Junior hostesses have been requested to type script for the new Fort Monmouth broadcasts. Over SOO requests for rooms and apartments have been made this past month.Future.A formal dance will he held at ttu dub Thursday, June 11. Co. H of thi Fourth Bn, will entertain the* olul with Henry Levine and his Dixielanc jar* band, featured on N. B, C, tadllt; broadcast Chamber Music Society of lower Basin Street, Songstresi Linda Keene will be featured.
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Red Bank Register
Red Bank, New Jersey, US
Thu, Jun 04, 1942
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