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. . Navy Wives Club officers were- ins tailed- during a candlelight ceremony ..jLast
Saturday night in t'hd Club Bayvrew. Over' 50" people attended the event. Outgoing
president, Jane Raper, handed the gavel to Beverly Hamilton, and expressed her
appreciation to the group for their service during the past year. She said, "With
out the help of our husbands, we could not have carried out our activities* They
have been a great help with our projects, and have shown as much devotion and be
lief in them as we have." Mrs. Raper went on to say, "Though few in number, we
recognize one thing: 'Our purpose is to help, our neighbor where we can, and in
doing so,'stand proudly behind our husbands who are serving their country." Guests
for the installation ceremony were: CaPT. and Mrs. John K, Roberts, CDR, and Mrs.
Robert L. McKee, 'Major and Mrs. Robert D, Winn, Chaplain and Mrs* Johnie L. Perry,
and Chaplain Robert J. Morris. Chaplain Perry officiated the ceremony. Captain
Roberts spoke to the group and gave his thanks for their service and contributions
to the morale of the station. In the past year the Navy Wives Club has helped to
send 9 children of disabled and rdeceased veterans , to college; gave gifts to
patients in the Station Hospital; sent letters of information to ladies reporting *
to Adnk; helped support the Station Nursery, along with other Clubs on the Island; '
sent baked goods to the men on isolated stations around the island, and have con
tinued their support of a cerebral palsy victim in a Kentucky orphanage. After
dinner was served, music was. played by the.Islanders combo from CommSta* .
Mrs. Irene Blondin was welcomed as a new member Thursday night.at the CPO.
Auxilliary meeting. * Discussed at this meeting were plans for Xmas, .tho Bingo party
on Dec.-- 16 for children of Caribou members, and the Dec. 20 party Jfor children of
Auxilliary members. Tentative plans were made for a. caroling sleigh, ride' for
members. Door prize was won by Mrs. Anno Martin, who also won at Bingb. . Other
Bingo winners were, Ruby Curtis, Nell Schnqyer and Amy McNabb* Refreshments were
served by Ann Roettger and Mary Powilaites.
The Junior High Fellowship had a. swimming party Saturday Dec',. 1. All
Protestant children, 6th through 8th'grade are welcome to. come to the.Fellowship
meeting Sunday at. 4 at the R & E Building. . - . - ’ . - • •
Kevin Hogan celebrated his 4th birthday Nov. 22 with a small party, and a Hot
Rod cake, Arline Needy had a birthday on Nov, 30. Cynthia Humphrey will be one
year old on Dec. 3. Jean MeGuigans birthday is Dec. 5* Happy Birthday to $11//
A double celebration'is in order at the David Scotts the 6th of Dec. It will
be David’s birthday, and David and Mary’s 5th wedding anniversary. Dec. 5th finds
The Findley's celebrating their 14th anniversary. Mr..-and Mrs, Rueben Hamilton
were married 6 ypars on Dec. 27th, Rueben special ordered a cake for the Mrs.
The Arthur Dunn’s 3rd anniversary was on Nov. 29th. We wish everyone a Happy
Anniversary. * v
Binnacle List: LeRoy Cyr, William Fitzgerald, Sidney Stueland, and little
Larry Gatley. A speedy recover to each of you.
We of the Navy Wives Club are sorry to see two of our members leaving us.
Jackie Dixon and Shirley Killer have been an inspiration to all of us. Best of
luck in your -new homes.
: A Ships Dept, party was held last Friday night in the Bayview. A fine time
was had by everyone.
Anyone wanting to donate unwanted household items that can be used in
hospitality kits by people arriving to, and ‘departing from, Adak, please call 477
or 574W.
FOUND-: Ladies pin in Bering theater. Call 574-W and claim.
Anyone having an item of interest for ’’OVER ThE FENCE" f please call
Bonnie at 574W or Beverly at 477