OVER THE
FENCE
After two weeks of study, 175 children from ages 3 to 14 years old graduated
from Bible School, June 29th at the Bering Chapel, The various age groups in 6
classes, worked on. art projects, singing classes and a worship hour every morning.
Each age group demostrated what they had learned and the ladies who gave their
time and engery for 2t>- hours every morning for those .two weeks were as proud of
the children as were their parents.
The laundry held a going away coffee last thursday, the employees gave gifts,
and best wishes to Kay Stanley and Olive Johnson, who are leaving the island soon.
A surprise going away party was held for Mae Santiago and Effie Thompson last
Thursday, at the home of Emily Christopher, Farewell gifts were presented to the
surprised guest by Clare Moody, Helena McCall, Florence Burchard, Ann Barker,
Qrlanda Salazar and Borothy May.
Birthday wishes go to Steven ioal who will oe 4-, juiy rsx ana xo oxurax ioaj.
^ who will be 3 on July 24th. Congratulations to Bob and Kathy Teal who will be
W celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary July 19th,
Welcome aboard to Marcellalou Finally, Phyllis Mathews and Mary dado11 who
arrived on the island this -week, also welcome aboard to Terry Fahey, Mel Leonard,
Carl Thome, Mike Jonelcuns, Carlos Villareal, Gary Jacobsen, Jim Pordaris, Bill
Bair, Danny ’Whitt and Harry Singleton.
The Navy Wives Club will be holding their monthly bake sales the first Saturday
each month beginning July 7th, from 9 to 12 noon in the Exchange Lobby. Those who
wish to contribute baked goods, may have thorn picked up Friday evening or before
9 AM Saturday mornings by calling Phyllis at 155.
Those who have been or are now in the station hospital this week ares Charles
Kuhse, The Shepherd Twins, Mary Ann Sarsfield, Gregory Hittier, Lloyd McGill,
Durk Willson, Carl Glander, Charles Alexander, Henry Colson, Hugh Hill, Charles
Payne and Frank Atais* Congratulations to Mr and Mrs William Meehan who are the
proud parents of a baby boy, Robeit Keith, Born June 25th, weight - 6 lb 5-|- oz,
PERSONAL NOTES It is with deep regret, that we bid farewell to all our friends
on Adak* Never have we known so many nice people at the same uime. To nl 1 our
^ frijsnd£we give our thanks lor the many going away coffees and gifts. s/Mae, Mike
and Michael Santiago.
Mrs. McVickers and Mrs, Boynton were guests at tne u.j-.t. nuxixx-ixy uusxncaa
meeting Thursday night. Many subjects were discussed. Those who have not register
ed•for the dance classes on Monday evening, Call Deloris Smith. Refreshments
were served by Nell Schmoyer and K:;lon Politis. The door prize was won by Mary.
Lou Brown. Winning Bingo prizes were Maxine Mathews, Gloria Biddle,' Millie McVicfeer
and Marian Ornellis. All members shared the sentiments of Fran Haxel, Pres., who
spoke of the service rendered during the past year by Gloria Biddle wno will be
leaving Adak soon.
The Aleutian Whirl-a-ways; held their Installation of new officers Thursday.
Might at the Village Gym. Mew'officers ares Jerry Higdon, President? Jim Watkins,
VicC'-president? Kathy Toal, Secretary-ireasurer. A 4th of July, theme was used in
decorations of Red,White- and Blue center around a large flag cake. A farewell caKe
was presented to Lee and Vi Batdof:: who are leaving Juxy 3rd. Anyone who is in
terested in joining the Aleutian Whirl-a-ways are cordially invited to come out to
the village guy on Thursday nights at 7 s30 and join in the fun or just watch.
That's it for this week folks, so keep the calls coming to Phyllis 155 or
Jane 194-J.
Phyllis and Jane
Editors Notes Not responsible for misspelled names. A THANK YOU is also in
order for the military personnel who cleaned up after the Bibie School each day.