A LETTER TO THE EDITOR 21 211 NAVY V/IVSG ZVJ2:
" a letter in the Adak Sun called my attention to the fact that the Navy Wives
Club is in imminent danger of •ceasing to exist because of lack of support# Since
I am aware of the public service rendered by this group, I am particularly sadden
ed by our possible loss* The Club representatives visit our station hospital at
least once a week and discharge a function similar to what civilian groups render
state side hospitals.
Recently, I questioned the patients concerning their opinion of these visits.
The following is a letter which represents their feelings:
"Each patient looks forward to every visit of the Navy:Wives Club to
the.hospital. It is very good to know that you are being thought of,
especially when being in the hospital is in itself a lonely tour of
duty* The thoughtfulness of the Navy Wives gives us all-a*needed
boost for which wo are most grateful."
Signed:
Matt K. GILMORE, ENCS -ComSta
Charles G. A JISQN, CTC - ComSta
Jim borders, YN3 - Public Works
Jim Sanders, CN - Public Works
John Johonson, FA - Loran Sta.,
Attn
In view of this letter and other beneficial work carried.on by the Navy VJivos
Club I hope they get the support necessary to continue their work*'
H. ?. PARISHER
■ CDR IC9 U#S* Navy
Medical Officer
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: The Enlisted Navy Wives Clubs have long served a need
within the continental United States and there is no reason t©-conclude that such
is not the case here on Adak. Contrary to what many persons on the island feel
and think of the activities of the Wives Club - - the record shoirld show that
they participate in a wide range of efforts to make newcomers welcome; write in
formative letters to those about to join their husbands already on the island;
provide welcome kits to new arrivals; serve with groups associated with Girl Scout
and Brownies (including financial contributions); and through national Headquar-^
tors provide Scholarship Funis to children of deceased and disabled veterans#
Certainly the present small membership here on the island deserve your sincere
support in their drive for new members — primarily this should come from new
arrivals and net those whose tour is drawing to a close*
J. W. ROBERTS
‘Captain, U. S* Navy
Commanding Officer
U. S. Naval Station, Adak
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR s
The Navy Wives Club*s all over the Lower forty-eight and at Naval Bases and
Stations all over the world have in the past and are doing now, this very day,
£21^0 services for Navy men and their families* These fine services are felt
and are more vital than ever on remote duty such as here on Adak,