. OVER THE FENCE
-Mr. and Mrs, F. S. Kurts, Jr. entertained at a.dinner party March 24,
1963 for the Offcers of the U.S.N.S. PVT. JOSEPH F. MEPJRELL. Guests included
Captain H. H, Cleaves. Chief Engineer H. E. Carper, Purser J. P. McLernon,
Chief Steward W. A. Chionsini and Lt, and Mrs. Will of Adak. The officers of
the MERRELL aro former shipmates of Finigan, Mrs. Kurtz1 father.
If anyone noticed the motl.ey looking crew at the Village Gym last
Thursday Afternoon, it was just the Navy Wives Club dressed to do a face-lifting
on its clubroom,. The painting was-almost compleated but there is a little more
to be done. Wo will paint again Wednesday , April 3, at 1 p^m. Many thanks
to our babysitters Diane McNabb, Janette Ficklin, Jean McGuigan, Lee Simpson,
,,Frenchie,, and ,,Donu.
An anonymous tip revealed that last Saturday was ’’Miss Clairol DayM
in New ‘Village.
Belated Happy Birthday to Ralph Buffington, March 8, and to "Poopsie”
^whose birthday was Saturday March 23. Happy Birthday vdshes to Jim Krapes
March 24, Michele Zeiglor, March 26, Louise Krapes March 29, Eileen Olson March
29, Michael Marsh (i year-old) March 28. Elmer Simpsonfe wife tells us he will
have his sixth *39th birthday April 3.
The Navy Fives Club will hold its monthly bake sale in the lobby of
„ the Navy Exchange Saturday April 6 at 9 a.m.
Warm congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Hoye on the birth of their baby
girl; to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Womble on the birth of thier baby girl, to Mr•
and Mrs, B. Abarro, girl; and LCdr and Mrs. R. E. Gleason, baby girl. We’re
all waiting for you Ann!11
Thanks to Robby and Jonelle Robertson and to Chief and Mrs, Platt
for their donations to the Nsjvy Wives Club Welcome Kits. Anyone having un
wanted pots and pans they would like to give away, call Bonnie Merrill at 574W.
^ Get well wishes to those in the station Hospital this week: Claude
Barker, Ronald Curlin, Harold Diresse, Antonio Pizanna, ponjiman Raines, albert
Frascella, Janes Sanders, Walter Slater, and William Sarsfield.
The CPO Auxiliary on Thursday Evening ’’drew a full house” and happily
■welcomed new members Card Christie, Pat Hall, Nereida PoWles. Visitors in
cluded* Irene Binkly, Judy Byrd, Jerrie Cox, Liz Moffett, Bernice Moore, Diane
Garrison, Betty Martin and Katie Crura. . Souviner plates and cards were presented
to short-timers, Mary Ann McKeller, Marion Ornellis, Peggy Fifer and Irene Blondin.
All have been loyal members and will be missed. The success cf last months1
covered-dish supper was discussed and another will be scheduled for May to include
prospective members and their families. The eKenings* doer prise was won by Neddy
Powls with bingo prizes going to Carol Christie,-Diane Garrison, Georgia Abbatiello,
Ruby Curtis and Millie.Handlin. Refreshements were served by Simone Groff and
Marg, Hogan.
If anyone* has a baby crib they are not using and would be willing
to loan it for a short time, a family on NorPac would like to use it. Please
call Mrs. Merrill at 574W-before Wednesday April 3.
HAPPV BIRTHDAY SAMJ1Y1
Jane 194J and Beverly 477