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Editor Lucille Williams
Editor Ass'ts
Maxie Manning
Imogene Haywood
dated April 3, 1947
COOPERATION
Cooperation is the primary factor in the success of any venture instigated by two or more persons. If we, as a group, wish to live up to and execute the exalted ideals outlined as our objective, we must learn to cooperate with every project undertaken, no matter how small.
Petty selfishness, malicious gossip,
tale-bearing and procrastination do not promote cooperation. These common traits tear at the very foundation of human relationships. To surmount these pitfalls one must think of the good of the organization first and suppress
the idea of self-glory. Each member
of an organization may benefit from the good accomplished through cooperation.
Tale-bearing and malicious gossip is a direct attack upon individuals. This habit is detrimental to any organization thereby causing chaos and lack of cooperation among the personnel. It is imperative that we avoid these faults as they are the worst enemies of goodfellow ship.
Broad-mindedness and fair play are traits that are essential to gregarious living; prejudices and ideologies scar and warp personalities. We must fight these traits within ourselves if we hope to promote good fellowship.
Procrastination is a "do nothing"
attitude. We must not accept a duty then fail to carry out the activities necessary to that duty. The organization is depending on that assigned duty and the whole program may be thwarted by our procrastinating.
We should be broad-minded to the
extent that we will accept the ideas
of others if they are beneficial to
the program. We should be able to
accept criticisms and suggestions in the spirit in which they are given and to respect the honest efforts of others. To learn to give and take is one of the primary essentials of Cooperation. We must develop a feeling of comradeship irrespective of personalities -- "A house divided cannot stand".
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EASTER RECALLED
As a child, Easter was such a
wonderfull day. There had to be an Easter Bunny because of the beautiful well-hidden eggs, and wasn't it fun to go to Sunday School dressed in your newest Sunday best.
Yet, even then with all the happiness of childhood and without quite knowing why, there was a certain sanctimoniousness about the whole wonderful day that made you say your prayers just a little more fervently at night.
Have you ever been to a sunrise service on a hill side or in an open area? If you have, then you know there has to be
some omnipotent power to back nature in the hush of black night that precedes the first rays of dawn that show the earth in all its glory.
HAPPY EASTER
Have you seen my shoes
They're new with just a tiny squeak.
My hair ribbons wont tie
They are fresh and quite chic.
Oh, how do you like my dress
Momma bought it yesterday
Do you think I should protest
Or wear my hair the same old way.
I have a new hat as pretty as a jewel
My pocket-book is chuck full of money
And I'm on my way to Sunday school
It is such a Happy Easter Morning!
by Lucille Williams
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Above all we should cooperate with the administration. If we have any criticisms to offer they should be presented to the organization or to the individual concerned rather than discussed promiscuously. The spoken word is very easily distorted. If we develop the habit of thinking twice - before we discuss the faults of others
and put ourselves in the same position this would lessen gossip considerably. We cannot improve ourselves at the expense of others. We must strive to develop fellowship among ourselves as well as among those close to us and those remote. We must merit the respect of our fellowman, we cannot demand it.
Finally, let us give of our talents for the sake of fellowship
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FURNISHING ARMY QUARTERS
The Army wife who has acquired nothing in the way of house furnishings is well off, whether she realizes it or not. Of course it is even more desirable if her husband has a nice bank account and gives her carte blanche for furnishing their first quarters.
It is wise, if you can afford it to buy only the best curtains and draperies. Good chintz wears for a long time. With short windows make your hangings three
yards long, so they will fit any
window any place you move. "Target cloth" dyes beautifully and may be used for curtains.
If you haven't a divan, don't buy a cheap one. A G.I. cot may be upholstered at the ends with GI pillows and covered with a well fitted slip
cover. Bookcases and end tables may be made out of packing boxes.
Dont buy faddish furniture or something for the particular quarters you are occupying. Remember you may move tomorrow. Massive furniture or very heavy pieces will cause excess payment on every move.
If you are compelled to furnish your dining room, a dropleaf table or a gateleg table that can be used later in a living room or hall is preferable to a dining set. You will find that odd chairs work out to a better advantage later. An inexpensive set of dishes is a wise buy because they may be used
in the kitchen later.
If you don't want to buy a bedroom suite for that extra bed room use GI cots. The bed ends may be covered with pretty cretonne or quilted chintz. A folding Q.M. table with a skirt to match of the same cretonne makes an attractive dressing table. Wardrobe trunks, slip covered, may serve as a
wardrobe or chest of drawers.
These helpful hints were taken from the Army Wife by Nancy Shea. Here's hoping that you will be able use some of the ideas in making your apartment into a
comfortable, cheerful home.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Now that spring is here many of
the wives will want to lose those
"winter bulges". In fact, several
wives have already begun losing
weight under the direction
of Sgt. Sandy Wilson at the Station
Hospital. If interested, contact Sgt. Wilson in Ward I.
SOCIETY NOTES
The Saint Patrick' s Day party held in the Officers' Recreation Hall was a great success. Games of many types were played. Attendance was encouraging and
cheerful and delicious refreshments
reflecting the color of the Day were served.
The Social Committee is planning a series of Bingo Parties, the proceeds of which will be donated to the nursery project. These parties will be held each Monday night in the Officers'
Club. Prizes will be awarded so come and bring your entire family and friends.
An Easter Sunday afternoon musical program featuring some of the best talent in Ohio and from our own Lockbourne AAB community has been arranged by the Program Committee. This program will be of great interest and enjoyment to the entire family and will be held from 5 to 6 o'clock in the comfortable and spacious lounge of the Officers' Club.
Mrs. Lois Marchbanks entertained the members of the OWL Club and their guests, Thursday March 20. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by all present. Miss Loretta Faust gave an interesting talk on her experiences and travels while in Europe.
Mrs. Lucy Carter Fairfax 1658
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NURSERY
The Nursery survey shows 77 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years, here on the Base. The required age for registration will be 18 months
through 5 years. Children younger than 18 months will not be left at the Nursery for more than 2 hours.
Post Engineers will physically complete Buildings 154 and 155 by June 1st. There will be asphalt linoleum on the floors, cupboard space for each child on the side-wall and the color scheme will be green and beige.
The fenced-in space for the children's playground will be approximately 200 x 50 feet. Since the buildings will be completed by summer, outside equipment such as swings, teeter-totters and sand boxes will have to be acquired before the inside equipment.
Please call Mrs. Lucille Williams for any pertinent information you may have, or wish to obtain concerning the Nursery, at 341.
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