r.Cr T CHT THEl- MIIi(AN 14iiN SD iY-,NOv a.?1943 ...... . ...... Army Air Force U/nit Here W ,rl vDisbcc toryVPeace 1 - i - -- - WRil Bo ITh41 ei t Meteorology Group To Quit U' by Dec. 10 Graduates Assigned To Communications, Air Crews, ASTP Graduation yesterday of Squadron C of the 55th AAFTTC marked the disbanding of the Army Air Force' Unit stationed on the campus, to b completed Dec. 10. Of the original unit, two groups Squadrons A and B, have already graduated. Commanding Squadron C is Capt. Robert L. Mickey who said that ap- proximately a month ago the men in Squadron C were reclassified and made their choice of what branch they were to be assigned to. The largest percentage of the graduates are to be assigned to com- munication schools, another group will become members of air crews, some are slated to attend weather observer school, and some will enter ASTP. Captain Mickey expressed his gratitude to the University and th people of Ann Arbor for the recep- tion accorded the Air Force detach- ment. He praised the men of his command for their splendid scho- lastic showing and said he had en- joyed his tour of duty here. In connection with the inactiva- tion of the 55th AAFTTC, Gen. Fred Martin, commanding officer of the Second Technical District, was in Ann Arbor last week to confer with Capt. Mickey. While stationed in Ann Arbor, the Air Force men were quartered in the East Quadrangle. Orders for de- parture to their new destinations are expected at any time. Squadron C Men Hold Graduation The graduation of the 55tha AAFTTC, Squadron C, took place yesterday morning in the Lydia Men- delssohn theatre, at 10. The gradua- tion was informal and was attended by friends and relatives of the grad- uates. At the beginning of the exercises, Lt. Ralph Bergh introduced Dean Woodburne, who was greatly respon- sible for the activation and the con- tinuance of the Meteorology course, here at the University. The Dean praised the excellent scres that were acquired by the men on the National Meteorology Examination. He stated that the scores ranked as high as did any in the country All honors went to Pvt. Jack Kiefer who held the Pighest grades in the group. Captain Robert L. Mickey, com- manding officer of the detachment, delivered the diplomas and wished the men good luck on their new as- signments, which are to be within the next week or so. At the close of the ceremony, all of tpe men rose and sang the Army Air Force song. Santa Non-Essential . . PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 27.-(/P)- Department stores applied to the Federal Employment Service for per- mission to hire Santa Clauses this year. They were turned down. Santa Claus is listed as non-essen- tial. I-AO mav D Co Produce rigialShow Musical Production To Contain Specialty Acts, Music, Sketches "The Pranks Are Coming," an orig- nal musical comedy to be produced jy the men of Co. D, is slated for pre- entation near the end of January. Based on the theme "From Ann Abor to Tokyo," the show will con- ;ist of a series of sketches and spe- sialty acts. Dance routines, skits, and music will all be original work. Serving as managing director of ,she show is Pfc. David W. Ross, whose experience includes the direction of Columbia University varsity produc- ticns and radio work. His assistant is Pfc. Arthur Fischer, who has worked with other camp shows. Pfc. Kenneth Pierson and Pfc. James Rhind are writing music and lyrics, and Pfc. Richard Thomas will ar- range music and is serving as con- ductor of the orchestra. Lt. Melvin Flegal will m.c. 126 Men Apply "The company is full of talented men," said Ross, "and we have al- ready had 126 applications for parts in the show. A good deal of work has already been done on music and sketches and we expect a very suc- cessful performance." Ross added that the exact place and date for the show have not yet been determined, but a large audi- torium will be taken for the occasion. The production will be open to civil- ians as well as servicemen, and a por- tion of the proceeds will be donat(d to the local War Chest. The central idea will be the advan- tures of a contingent of ASTPs on their way from Ann Arbor to Tokyo and will feature songs, comedy rou- tines. specialty acts, and choral num- bers GIJazz Quintet Makes Debut The Co. D "G. I's" brought the Saturday night dance series spon- sored by the USO Girl's Club of Ann Arbor a new high on the service- man's social priority list.l The band, which has been long entertaining the men of East Quad during its practice sessions, made it first public dance date last night. Featuring sweet vocals by a new- comer, Judy Chayes, and with the background of 'smooth, danceable1 jazz, the work of Ralph Edsell and Dick Thomas' quintet is coming more and more into popular demand. The crowd gathered around when little Dick Lim and Nick Casciano tookl their guitar and trumpet choruses,; while Bill Wheatley kept up thei rhythmic bass accompaniment. The band is expecting a number of engagements to follow last night's1 debut., 1ungry Soldier Supervises 'ari i f IIm(Iaiksg ring Iiirkey T/5 Allen Wright, Company A, watches as Carl Soper, head cook of the East Quadrangle, carves one of the 60 turkeys which was served to the Army men living there for their Thanksgiving dinner Thursday evening. --Daily Photo by Cpl. R. L. Lewin, 3651st SU, Co. A CHAMPION LETTER WRITER: A rmy, Navy, Marines All Are 'Aunt Ruth' Buchanan's Boys Tied Cross Here Offers Services Local Director Extends Invitation "Aunt Ruth" Buchanan's mailing list includes the names of about 800 men and women in service with whom she corresponds and to whom she sends Christmas, birthday, val- entine and Easter cards. Aunt Ruth, who lives at 407 E. Washington, is employed at the Uni- versity Museum, working seven hours on week days including holidays and three hours on Sundays. Many people have begun similar projects, but few have stuck with the faithfulness which Aunt Ruth has shown since she first started her cor- respondence in the fall of 1940. When. Ann Arbor's National Guard went on active duty, the commanding officer of the group wrote to Aunt Ruth and told her that some of the men were not receiving mail. She got the names of all the Then in this group and started writing. Last year Aunt Ruth sent The Dai- ly to over 100 old Michigan students and plans to continue this project this semester. Corresponds with Major Recently Aunt Ruth received a let- ter from a major in the Marine Corps who is stationed somewhere in the Of Yule Concerl Women's Glee Club Company A To Present Musicale on Dc. 13 The holiday Concert to be present- ed Sunday, Dec. 12 at Hill Auditorium by the combined choral groups of Company A, 3651st service Unit, and the University Women's Glee Club, will be especially arranged to empha- size the theme of victory and peace in an enlightened Christian era. Keynoting the buoyant spirit of the program is the stirring lyric tone poem by R. Vaughan Williams, "Dona Nobis Pacem." This number is based on one of Walt Whitman's rousing literary works, and has as its basis the uplifting of the human spirit in a free world, with all the power and feeling typical of this greatest of American poets. First Appearance in State The rendition of this piece by Co. A and the Glee Club will mark its ini- tial appearance in this state. The rest of the program serves to fill out the mood of glorification of the free spirit and the hope for peace with honor for all men in our time. The arrangements have been care- fully chosen and worked out toward this end by the director of the two groups, Wilson Sawyer, and include some of the world's greatest and most refreshing religious and holiday mu- sic. Some of the masters whose works will be rendered are Bach, Mozart, Allegri, and Pergolasi. Particularly inspiring is the "Qui Tollis" from the Mass in B minor by Johann Sebas- tian Bach. Another Bach number will be "That Sheep May Safely Graze," a Birthday Cantata, featur- ing Miss Harriet Porter as soloist. Mozart's "Adoramus Te" and "Alle- luia" will also highlight the bill. Will Sing Yuletide Favorites Rounding out the program with a lighter though still seasonal air is the Christmas Fantasy arranged by Sawyer and including a refreshing medley of the perennial Yuletide fav- orites, such as "Silent Night," "Oh Come Let Us Adore Him," and so on. In the fantasy number, the Con- gregational Church Junior Choir also will add their talented young voices in harmony. The young ladies of this group are considered one of the finest juvenile choirs in this part of the country. Station Complement Men-Reclassified Capt. S. W. Middleton of the Adju- tant General's Department arrived at Army Headquarters here Thursday to interview the soldiers of the sta- tion complement in connection with reclassification. Because of the terrific manpower shortage, the War Department is en- deavoring to take advantage of all critical skills that may be found within the Army at this time. By means of pertinent data available to the War Department and personal interviews, the classification officer is able to ascertain malassignments in many cases. With Capt. Middleton were six en- listed men, all well trained in the Army classification system. Classifi- cation teams will make this survey throughout all the Army posts, camps and stations in all the Service Commands. Question of the Week No one yet knows the results of the Sixth Service Command's "Think To Win" contest. But it has already pro- duced a number of interesting inci- dents. When Lt. Atkinson finished his ex- planation to Co. D of the details of the contest, and when a number of questions had been asked and it seemed that the matter was well un- derstood, a certain Pfc. "Bud" Quinn raised his hand and asked, "Sir, in case of a tie, does neatness count?" Me teo ro logy Graduation "Great Grand Aunt" and a "Great Grand Lady" many times. It is nice Robert F. Manlove, Field to know, however, that you have tor for the American Red C earned this title genealogically by our Ann Arbor, stated yesterdayt mutual relationship, members of the Armed Servi "Should I ever visit Ann Arbor, it do not realize the full bene will be to visit for a sincere "hello" fered by this organization. T with my Aunt Ruth," the major said Cross has been set up to aid; and signed the letter "your loving ne- ( men as well as civilians wh phew." problems that are too big to Work Wins Award themselves. In May, 1942, she received an a- To service men, the Ameri ward from the National Emblem As- Cross offers their aid in fami sociation of New York because she lems, financial difficulties an had written, as an individual, more lar problems. They accept a] letters than any' other single person gency calls that concern dea reported to the organization. juries and other mishaps tha In June, 1942, an article written by come to their families or fries Hale Champion in The Daily and Assisting Mr. Manlove a copied by Wide World Service Karl Karsian, assistant field brought many names and birthday tor; Mrs. Dorothy Roberts, se dates to Aunt Ruth. Recently an En- and Mrs. Martin, stenograph glish soldier, who had read about her office hours are from 8:00 work in The Daily Mirror when re- 5:00 p.m. daily. The office is covering in an English hospital, wrote first floor of Army Headquart to Aunt Ruth.- "I buy postage stamps instead of Pfc. 1ger bonds, because I am so terribly grate- I>,' iCE ful for what all my " nephews" and New Cadet Of fi nieces are doing for their country,' An Rut sad Cadr of Co. D "I don't have time to do any wart work," she added, "so this is just my Lt. Charles C. Atkinson, con way of saying thank you for the ing officer of Co. D, has sele splendid job they're all doing." new cadet officer cadre for h The names on Aunt Ruth's mailing n list include men in all branches of Thny.p the service with ranks from privates der is Pfc. Ellis C. Travis. Pfc to a brigadier general. After the war received his B.A. degree at V a family reunion will be held in Ann so.Id. lie taught English Arbor and Aunt Ruth hopes to pub- school before enteringthe lish a book called "The Family Al- forces and hails from Montro bum" with the pictures of the boys He received his basictrai along with their letters published in Camp Hood, Tex. in the to book form.- Stgruian Bztig Sunday Military Page The Sunday Army page is written by and for the enlisted Army personnel stationed on the University of Michigan campus All opinions expressed on this page are those of the individual contributors and hould not be construed as representing the policy or opinions of either the War Departnent or the commandants of the Army units located here. STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Pfc. Lazar Emanuel Manag. Editor: Pfc. Stanley Krenitz Company Representatives Co. A ....T-5 Raymond Gage, T-5 Jason Horne Co. B .... ..,.........Pvt. Richard Wolf ASTPR .................William Matthews 'o. C ....Pfc. David Lindsey, Pfc. Thomas Pattison Co. D ..............Pfc. Barney Schwartz ' o. E ....Pvt. Delore Williams, Pvt. Joseph O'Conner Co. F ....Pvt. Melvin J. Berman, Pvt. Rob- ert J. Holmes Co. G ..Pfc. Culver Jones, Pfc. Max Raabe Headquarters.... Corporal William T. Scott Photographer...... Corporal Robert Lewip a Direc- Cross in that the ces here fits of- rhe Red service- ho have handle can Red ly prob- id simi- LI emer- ths, in- t might ends. are Mr. d direc- cretary; *er. The a.m. to s on the ,ers. ds er The last group of meteorology ca- dets on the campus was graduated yesterday, and by December 10 the entire 55th AAFTTC will have left Ann Arbor, This marks the comple- tion of one of the most important military technical training cycles car- ried on at the University thus far. Those Air Force cadets who have been stationed here were not able to complete the course originally plan- ned for them. But, in the months they have been here, they have ac- quired many technical skills with which to increase the power of our armed forces. They will now be re- assigned to various Air Corps train- ing and combat units, where the things they have learned will be used and supplemented. The meteorology program has proved one important and valuable thing: that the American -colleges were flexible enough to meet the needs of our Army and Navy and to readjust their curricula to those needs whenever necessary. In the past year the colleges have trained thousands of cadetscapable of hand- ling the technical work of the Air Corps, and they are now in the pro- cess of training thousands more for our other arms and services. It will be said with fairness when the fighting is all over that our suc- cess in battle was in great measure due to the willingness of our colleges to cooperate with the military and to their ability to produce when produc- tion was vitally needed. .between The Halves One of the outstanding but often forgotten aspects of the late football season was the excellent work of the Michigan Band. The 112 man outfit, composed mostly of servicemen stu- dying at the University, is the only marching band of any consequence in the country today. These men have done a remarkable job, giving up much of their scant free time. Whereas the Michigan Band of pre- ceding years had eight hours of drill and two hours of music rehearsal each week, the Band this year drilled five hours a week, learning its music on the march. The conductor, Mr. William D. Revelli, has, like Coach Fritz Crisler, done an unprecedented job of contending with conflicting schedules of his service personnel and with organizing and reorganizing his everchanging band. The University can well be proud of the men who have carried on the grand tradition of the Michigan Band during wartime. Pacific. He said, "Believe me, when JUDGE CATCHES FIRE I say, I was both surprised and thril- KEOKUK, Ia., Nov. 27.-()-Fed- led to know that I have an Aunt eral Judge Charles A. Dewey had Ruth. Uncle Sam and Aunt Ruth just heard a jury acquit a former seem to go so well together, arm in bank teller in an embezzlement case arm. when he squirmed in his chair and "You will be happy to know that jerked suddenly with a muffled out- my niece just gave birth to a nine- cry. As spectators stared in amaze- pound baby boy, making me a grand- ment, the judge explained he had be- uncle and at the same time making come "so excited a match caught you a great grandaunt. Of course the afire in my pocket."l boys have called you this before, a mmand- cted the is com- omman- . Travis alparai- in high armed se, N.Y. aning at ank de- THE MICHIGAN DAILY SERVICE EDITION * S royer a a on. __________- -The new Cadet 1st Sergeant, Pfc. 1... John J. Rogers, attended St. John's B Iood B ank P e lUniversity in Brooklyn, N.Y. Before entering the service, he worked for A nswere i Qer the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank. Tf Atkinn ct at d ft fli th - cials in Africa, the Casa- blanca conference and the present Italian campaign. * * * THE WOLVERINES put the final touches on their most successful season in a decade Wednesday. Bob Wiese received both of the coveted awards, was elect- ed the most valuable play- er and was named captain for the 1944 eleven. Until Bill Daley left, Wiese played quarterback, then returned to his old position at fullback. His line-bust- ing tactics garnered him 341 .yards from scrimmage and the role of the third leading ground gainer on the squad. Nor will his long left-footed kicks be soon ' forgotten. He also played baseball and bas- ketball last year, won let- ters in each of these sports as well. THE BASKETBALL team, from all reports, will measure above the Univer- sity's past cage teams. CxTa l i rraa rr h x11i A Woodland Scene starred on last year's frosh squad. THE PARROT, student hang-out, opened for busi- ness Monday. Closed early this month by the Health Department, the Parrot has now been cleaned and' scoured by a number of students and Proprietor Richard Dick. Perhaps it was hard work. At any rate, Dick hoped, "Now that we've got the Parrot in good shape, I hope the students cooperate in keeping it that way." MURIEL LESTER HOUSE, cooperative on campus, got lots of pub- licity last week. The Sat- urday Evening Post chose the house to typify life in college co-ops. The Post ite dog devoted four pages to the attrac- feature, including pictures of the girls in Muriel Lester House and a story of how these girls live. nd Coach Praised were the principles: By Lt. CATHERINE B. JAMES1 The blood of Americans streamed into the Red Cross Blood Bank Fri- day afternoon when Army personnel as well as civilians gathered at the Women's Athletic Building to give much needed plasma to keep those soldiers overseas alive.I The scene was an impressive one and very dramatic. As thevials filled you could visualize in your mind the1 many soldiers on the battlefronts re- ceiving the very blood that was given on this cold dreary Friday afternoon in Ann Arbor. It was a very uplifting sight in the WAB. One could not help but feel the spirit behind the great service of the American Red Cross. Those present for the blood dona- tion will not have the feeling of re- gret when they read of medical offi- cers asking for plasma only to find that it isn't available. How horrible is that case when a transfusion is drastically needed and the supply is gone. Imagine a member of the armed forces in desperate need of blood, and none is to be had. But it will never happen, not if the spirit that was present at the blood bank is kept alive. It will live and many more Ljc. n1sonU s a L IA, ab e pur- pose of selecting cadet officers is to give the men a better idea of the Army and to enable them to take on certain responsibilities that require leadership. THREE-DIMENSION COLOR PHOTO: Donalsoni Patents Camera Attachment By PFC. CULVER JONES Seeing a microbe the size of a bumblebee in a three-dimension color photo is the promise of a new camera attachment invented by Pfc. IDavid Donaldson of Co. G. A sophomore in medical school, Donaldson has just patented his new device. It has already had consider- able trial in several departments of the medical school here, where it has been used to make three-dimension close-up color photos of such diverse objects as pimples, teeth and brains. Stereoptican Technique Used Using a stereoptican technique, the new invention serves to automatic- ally converge and focus a candid were first dyed in separate colors, and transparent celluloid tags iden- tified the areas. Many other pictures have already been taken at Univer- sity Hospital, where examples of gangrene and skin lesions have been photographed in three dimensions. Former Garg Editor Donaldson, a former editor-in- chief of the campus Gargoyle, has experimented with cameras for sev- eral years. Preliminary work to the present invention was done during his first year in medical school, when he turned out a complete atlas of neuroanatomy by means of photo- graphs. Adapted to Close-up Work Janet Blair of the films poses with a favor in an outdoor netting to make an unusually4 tive subject for the photographer. Leddy, guards; and Tom men turned out ar :I -'2'---- _____________ --C--- --