AlffiKA TO ENROLL 1000 FOR DEFENSE DAYt (Continued from Page One)
The enrollment of civilians voluntarily to fill thd ranks of the
Regular Army units to "war strength for that day only is
emphasized in the advance test mobilization order of the Third Division
received here this week. Civilians who enroll will represent those who woul<
be willing to volunteer for actual service in Regular Army units immediately
upon the outbreak of war, Haines has already enrolled 40 men, and indic
ations are that about 1,000 will enroll in Alaska, Due to the fact that no
appropriations have been made for transportation, and the Defense Test is tu
be conducted without expense to the Government, these men will not actually
assemble at Chilkoot Barracks with the organizations, exeunt those from
Haines, who will take part in the evening parade.here as part of Battalion
neadquarters Company,
This week the various U, 5. Commissioners in unincorporated town?
of S. E. Alaska are being sent setters asking them to assist in enrolling
volunteers and in arranging local demonstrations.
The Alaska Native Brotherhood in several communities has become
interested in theDefense Test plans, since Natives may be enrolled*
MANY PARTIES MAKE FESTIVE WEEK AT BARRACKS: . . . . ....
With the approaching completion of work on the range, and due to
other factors, the social season at Chilkoot Barracks appears to.ba„defin
itely on. Amdng the enjoyable society affairs at the Post this week were
the following: '
On Monday evening Captain and Mrs. Martin entertained the com
missioned personnel and their families at dinner, followed by an evening
of bridge. • •*
Captain and Mrs. Cook entertained at dinner and bridge Wednesday
evening. ....
Major and Mrs. Maddox entertained' the officers of the Post and
their families at bridge Thursday evening, a delicious supper being served
at the conclusion of the playing,
Major and Mrs. Smith have issued invitations for this evening.
1st Lt. Clyde Gra$y and Mrs. Grady ksrasx&sr -Ed are entertaining
tomorrow evening.
MISS MAE POLLY UF HjMCR:
An enjoyable party was given for Miss Mae Poilv Fbiday evening
at Haines Mission at the home of Rev. Mr. and Mrs- Bromley. Miss Polly is to
leave Sunday evening on the Admiral Rodgers for the States. She is accompany
ing her uncle on his return to Massachusetts, where he is a man of no small
wealth.
PVT. BARRON GOES TO FT. WRIGHT:
Pvt. Harry Barron, formerly cf the local Q. M., has been issued
orders to proceed to Ft* George Wright, Spokane, Tashington. He has been at
Ft* Lawton since leaving this post.
CwING:
Captain and Mrs* R. C. Wight will depart from this post 6n the
Admiral Rodgers bound for the States. Captain Wight was E & R officer and
P. and T. during most of his stay. For nine months he had the privelege of
commanding Company E, which he says is the best job in the Army*