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THE YivCA CENTENNIAL — 1961* In
1061 the Young Men’s Christian Assoc
iation orgainzed the first major vol
untary civilian effort to alleviate
the suffering of our fighting men.
It is especially appropriate that
the Department of Defense and the
Armed Forces join with the YMCA and
other Americans to commenmorate this
beginning and to honor all those who,
since 1861, have provided through the
YMCA spiritual, educatiohal and rec
reational services to members of the
Armed Forces and their families.
, I heartily endorse the effort under
taken by our Office of Public Affairs
to give appropriate attention to the
YMCA Centennial in connection with
Armed Forces Day, Civil War Centennial
events, and other suitable occassions
during 1961.
s/ Robert S. Me Namara
GOING TO LONG BEACH?
Naval Station, Adak members depart
ing for duty in the Lon§ Beach area
will be glad to know that the YMCA in
that area is a new million-dollar
structure at 520 West Seaside Boulevard
which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week as the "home away from home"for
Armed Services personnel stationed in
and around the Long Beach area.
Back in September, at formal dedic
ate on ceremonies the key to the build
ing was handed to Navy Enlisted man
David Jasper of the USS HECTC^ who un
locked the door; attached the key to
an anchor supplied by that ship and
delivered it to the waiting Coast Guard
helicopter, which then took off and
dropped anchor and key into the ocean
off Long Beach.
The old YMCA, known to veteran Long
Beach sailors had sank 12 feet and,’.was
below sea level as a result of pumping
for off-shore deposits during the 1940's
and 1950's* The new YMCA is one third
larger than its predecessor, encompass
ing some 55,560 square feet*
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’BASKETBALL
The first day of the Pacific Coast
Regional Basketball Tournament saw the
11ND entry defeating our 17ND team by
a score of 91 to 61# Coml7's Maxwell
was high scorerfpr 17ND with26 points.
The 12ND team beat the 13ND entry by
a score of 80 to 58.
Sensational Charlie Maxwell of the
17ND entry went on to sink 34 points
as they beat and eliminated' the 13ND
team in a game which ended up 101 to
73 in favor of the 17ND.
On the same day the 11ND entry' def
eated the 12ND by a 81-72 score.
Final results saw the 11ND ed$o the
12ND by a score of 80 to 70, 17ND had
been eliminated by the 12ND in a close
game the day before.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SALE: Philco Deep Freeze. 12 Cubic
Foot, Chest Type. Contact EWERS, 3M1,
Days, 723, Nights 442.
HELP WANTED: Stock Control Clerk.
Duties will be the ordering of Navy Ex
change Merchandize and typing. Apply
in person, Navy Exchange Office.
FOR SALE: 1957 Chevrolet sports Sedan
with powerglide, delux radio, rear
speaker, delux heater, power steering,
and V8 engine, 2 spare tires, chains.
Immaculate condition. Only $900. Call
Ext. 517 or 530.
NOTICE:. The Parents Teachers Associat
ion will meet at 7:30 P.M., Monday, 6
March 1961 at the Adak School Gym. The
5th Grade students will present a prog
gram.
FOR SALE: 1956 Ford Fairlane,'Radio &
Heater, Snow tires w/chains, $650.00.
A 15 cubic foot upright Hotpoint Free
zer, $225.00 — Call LTJG MCGEE at 679
during working hours, 134-J after.
ATTENTION ADAK DERBY BOWLERS:
The Adak Bowling Dert$r will bowl at
1815 (6:15) on Tuesday*s each week.