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PAGE SIXTEEN THE ECHO July, Fine Suggestions Made For Developing Camp Sapphiff IDimiGHTSOF PRIZE-WINNING PAPERS PRINTED Every Effort Is Being Made To Develop' Center For Use Of Greatest Number Batson Brothers Have Seen Overseas Service Many fine suggestions for the development and operation of Camp Sapphire were made by em ployees who submitted entries in the special contest that was con ducted for the purpose of getting ideas that would provide maximum enjoyment of this recreation cen ter for the greatest number of Ecustans and their families. The three prize-winning papers contained a‘ number of these sug gestions. Ralph W. Russell, of the Cost de partment and winner of first prize, suggested, among other things a method of organization and opera tion. His suggestion clearly showed that he had devoted a good deal of study and thought to this phase of the problem. Mr) Russell listed 16 activities of recreation, including swimming, boating, dancing, tennis, skating picnics, movies, camping, refresh ments, shuffle board, recreation room, fishing, caretaker, transpor tation, softball and baseball. He suggested that instruction be given in swimming, life-saving, canoeing and dancing. A. D. Harrell and Walter Ash worth, winners of second and third place awards, both stressed, among other things, the need for provid ing recreational facilities for chil dren. “A large majority of employees are married and have children,’ Mr. Ashworth wrote. “Any attrac tipns to get these employees to the area must be supplemented by amusement facilities for their chil dren.” Mr. Harrell pointed out that “for the smaller tots there should be swings, merry-go-rounds, see-saws and an indoor play room.” He also suggested a reading room and indoor club for granddad and a sewing and reading room for grandmother. "A large recreation hall for square dancing, employee parties and the like would be the biggest attraction that could be offered, Mr. Ashworth stated. “This build ing should be large enough so that it could also be used for an indoor basketball court and other sport events in cold weather. He also stated that “people in search of amusement and relax ation do not like to be tied down to a lot of rules and regulations. Therefore, as few of these as pos sible should be made so that those who take advantage of the area can feel free to enjoy themselves without restraint so long as they do not encroach upon the rights of others. Such rules as are made, particularly in regard to moral con duct, should be rigidly enforced so that there will be no danger of the camp’s getting the slightest tinge of any unfavorable reputa tion among the employees and the community as a whole.” Mr. Harrell pointed out the need for adequate supervision, to the end that the facilities would be (ivaljable to the greatest number.. S-Sgt. HUBERT E. BATSON, left, stationed in Sens, France, is with the medical corps of the Glider Infantry. In January, 1942, he entered service; he has been overseas seven months. Hubert trained in Georgia, Texas, North Carolina and South Dakota. He was employed as inspector at Ecusta. His brother, SGT. HOMER BATSON, right, was employed as a backtender in the Machine Room. Homer entered the army in September, 1941; following training in Washington and Texas, he served 18 months in Alaska and the Aleutians. In December 1943 he reitnmed and has been stationed at the 7th. Infantry troop training school, Ft. Benning, Ga. Raymond Nicholson Receives An Award Raymond E. Nicholson has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, according to a citation from head quarters of the 88th Infantry Divi sion, as follows; Citation Raymond E. Nicholson, 34770- 134, Technician 5th Grade, Co. B, 313th Medical Battalion. For meri torious service in combat 1 April, 1945, to 30 April, 1945, in Italy. As liaison man, Corporal Nicholson was responsible for the mainte nance of contact between the col lecting company and the battalion aid station. He continually demon strated such aggressiveness, re sourcefulness and initiative that at no time during the lightning fast action of the final campaign against the Germans was contact ever lost. In addition to his reg ular duties, Cpl. Nicholson volun tarily performed many important services. In the fierce combat of 15-18 April near Monterumici he made many trips over the danger ous trails, guiding litter squads and patients back to the ambulances and leading frequent trips in the forward area, bringing back valu able information on possible routes of evacuation. Cpl. Nicholson’s courageous devotion to duty has contributed in great measure to his organization’s ability to provide superior medical support to the combat troops. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest tradi tions of the United States Army Medical Department. Raymond was employed in the Chem Lab. before volunteering for service in Novem ber, ’42. Receives Awards 1 A NEW SUNLAMP BULB which screws into any light socket is now in production, but the entire output is still going to the mili tary services. Its record: a suntan three times quicker than by or dinary beach basking methods. PFC. WILLIAM E. CHAP MAN, of Lake Toxaway, and former Pulp Mill employee, has received two bronze stars, the combat infantry medal, the infan try medal and the ETO ribbon. He is a meimber of the 7th. Army in Austria. Pfc. Chapman en tered the Army in June ’44. He trained at Ft. McClellan, Ala., and has been overseas six months. ITALY TO—PACIFIC? Sgt. John Jackson writes from Fano, Italy, “I’m fine, and here I am all packed for shipment to where, I don’t know. I sure hope it’s for the States for awhile, at least. But if we go on to the Pa cific, we’ll end that part of the war quick, too. Just like we did this one, after we moved to north ern Italy.” ON SAFE SIDE “I’m so nearsighted that I near ly worked myself to death.’ “How come?” “Well, I couldn’t tell whether the boss was looking at me or not, so I had to work all the time,” , Just Little Hun)^ Of Real Stuff!! on A smart man is one who let a woman pin anything since he was a baby. j A fool and his money ar® Defeat isn’t bitter if you swallow it . Whom the gods love die —^whenever they die. ^ Many a married coflple is ^ team of horses—separated W tongue. , j, The pleasantest things ^ j world are pleasant thought^; ^ the great art of life is to have many of them as possible. . Many persons call a doctor all they want is an audienc®’ i The person is most who is able to put himself i® ^ place of the greatest nufflW'^ persons. |, Success in marriage is ® ,, more than finding the right F son; it is a matter of beioS right person. If you don’t get everything yOH want, think of the things you get that you don’t want. . The test of good manners ing able to put up pleasantly bad ones. , j Texas highway sign: God’s country. Don’t driv® Marry by all means. If y°u good wife you will become ' ' happy; if you get a bad one will become a philosopher • and that is good for every -Socrates. She knows bow to give ^ her own way. Marriage should be veDti ever so often by separation' ^ not so much ventilation that' comes a draft. . jf Merchant’s will: “I want my creditors for pall-bearers! have carried me for so may as well finish the job.” COMPARISONS ARE OD ei I’ve often been compa^' Van Johnson. By whom? My girl friend. She prefer Van Johnson. . MOVIE SCHEDULE For August AUGUST 2 — RADIO REVELS—Bob Burns » Jack Oakie. AUGUST 9 — TWO IN TRINIDAD O’Brien, Brian D®® and Janet Blair. AUGUST IS—THE GILDERSLEEVE old Peary, Jane ^ AUGUST 23 — S HEART OF THE —Joan Davis, Jinx burg, Joan Woodbury Brenda and Cobina. AUGUST 30 — MOON^Jif fiJ IN VERMONT ® Jean and the Jivio and Jills. jaci ■P
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