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WHITE FALCON
Friday, September 17, 1965
EDITORIAL
Service Citizenship Obligation
Also Applies At Local Level
Servicemen have always upheld their responsibilities as
American citizens. They pay taxes, vote, and use their
energy to defend their nation. On a large scale they are, in
every sense of the expression, “good, solid citizens.”
But what about on a smaller scale? We comprise a tran-
sient population, moving from community to community,
or country to country. Seldom are any of us, single, or
married with family in tow, stationed in an area that we
consider our permanent home.
As transients we move into a host town or city, use its
services, its roads and parks, theaters and social centers,
and then move on. In doing this we too often ignore our
host.
Beyond Military Responsibilities
As citizens of the United States we have an obligation
that goes beyond meeting our military responsibilities. The
foundation of any country is the community; and we, as
citizens, owe it to the nation and ourselves to become per-
sonally involved in non-political local activities.
This applies equally to those of us in Iceland and others
stationed outside the United States. Though the oppor-
tunities to become active participants may not be quite
as numerous outside the United States, there is certainly
ample chance to show interest in our host city and country.
Most Have Talent
There are few men and women in service who don’t have
some personal talent, interest and training to put to use.
Look around. Check into civic and service clubs, the
Little League, church organizations. If there is an area of
interest and you think you can do something constructive,
offer your help. There are very few cases where you will
not be more than welcome.
By joining and doing your part, you will be fulfilling
your obligations as an American, serving your host, and
making your own tour of duty more enjoyable. (AFPS)
WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY—A group of photo-
graphers from Independent British Television, when told that the
ARLIS plane would no longer be able to land on ARLIS II because
of snow conditions, hired a Flugfelag ski-equipped DC-3 to land on
the island. Under the command of Johannes Snorrason, the plane
landed, and took off without incident, giving the photographers three
hours to take what shots they needed to prepare a show for their
television news program.
Strong Winds
Of September
Begin Winter
September is a month of weath-
er change in the Keflavik area.
The increase in rainfall, increase
in winds and the possibility of
snow all herald the advent of the
winter season.
The average daily temperature
falls to just slightly under 47 de-
grees, with the average high of
50 and an average low of 43 de-
grees.
It was just last year that a
record low of 30 degrees was set
for September and all time high
of 63 was reached in 1958. On an
average there is only one day in
each September that the minimum
temperature reaches the freezing
mark or below.
Precipitation takes an upswing
in September to an average of
four inches, as compared to 2%
inches in August. The wettest
September on record was in 1959
with slightly over 10 inches of
moisture recorded. On the other
extreme, only Vz inch was re-
corded in September of 1954.
Snow has been recorded at
Keflavik during the month of
September, but it is the exception
rather than the rule. Fog occurs
on an average of 11 days during
the month.
The prevailing wind comes from
the North-North-East and in-
creases to an average of 13 knots.
The highest wind speed on record
for September was 70 knots re-
corded in 1963.
(Averages based on climatology
records from 1949 to 1964.)
Nitze Urges
Support In
Annual Drive
The American Overseas Cam-
paign will conduct its 10th annual
drive among U.S. servicemen and
government employees stationed
outside the United States Sept. 30
through Oct. 31, 1965.
Conducted by authority of Pres-
ident Johnson and the Defense
Department, the Campaign bene-
fits nine individual organizations.
This year’s national chairman is
Secretary of the Navy Paul H.
Nitze.
In a letter directed to Federal
and Military personnel overseas,
Secretary Nitze strongly urged
support of the campaign. He
wrote, “The American Overseas
Campaign gives you the oppor-
tunity to voluntarily welfare
activities .... the agencies need
your help .... to continue their
work of serving you, your families
and fulfilling the spiritual and
physical needs of impoverished
people throughout the world.”
Agencies benefiting from the
campaign are: American Social
Health Assoc.; American-Korean
Foundation; USO; Radio Free
Europe; CARE; The National Re-
creation Assoc.; Project Hope; In-
ternational Services, and the
United Seamen’s Service. (AFPS)
United States Savings Bonds
combine guaranteed return, liquid-
ity, safety and a direct contribu-
tion to America’s security and
your own.
Of the five to six million units
of whole blood used in American
hospitals annually, the American
Red Cross collects and distributes
over 2,700,000 units of this blood
each year.
PAINTING THE CHAPEL
The chapel is being painted, the way it was built in 1954, with
self-help, with brushes and rollers handled by chaplains, clerks and
a few volunteers.
Airman Wegmueller of the Navy, Airman Second Class Banks
of the Air Force and Marines Lance Corporal Weckeman and Private
First Class Pendleton.
Joshua said “Roll” to the children of Israel when Canaan was
conquered, and so did Chaplain Saeger, when the chapel needed paint-
ing. So we made ready.
Helpful Art Waterman got the buff roof paint from OMD who
showed how religious they were by donating their treasured hoard
to the chapel. Friendly Gudmundur Fridreksson went out of his way
to buy us some white paint for the walls.
We put out a call for Holy Rollers and Brushers too but found
out that this brand of religion was not too popular. Only a few of
the above-named saints joined us. Father Lehr was the first of the
chaplains up on the roof, close to the angels, joined by clerks Yeoman
Second Class Sabic, Personnelman Third Class Channon and Seaman
Long. They were soon joined by Chaplain Brown who claimed the
vision of Ezediel, “And when I looked, behold a hand was put forth
unto me, and lo, a roll(er).”
Day after clear day the paint has gone on, and the chaplains’
clerks kept praying for rain. But the paint went on, on the roof
and painters alike, on face, hands, feet and clothes. There was
one great tragedy, like that of Jeremiah, “My anguish, I writhe in
pain. Oh, the walls.” It was Channon, when he dropped the paint
bucket and watched paint run down the roof.
Anyway the chapel is being painted. Why are we doing it? Not
just to save the government money, not just to keep busy, not even
because the chapel needs painting, but because we wish to offer an
example of Christian service. It is our way of saying that we love
and support our chapel. What is your way?
A -A A
Ubii/ine S&
ewices
CATHOLIC
SUNDAY: Sunday Mass ..................................... Polar Club 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Mass........................................Main Chapel 12:15 p.m.
Religious Education for Children .................. High School 11:00 p.m.
Ladies Sodality Communion (First Sundays) .........Main Chapel 12:15 p.m.
Holy Name Society Communion (Second Sundays).......Main Chapel 12:15 p.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday through Friday......... Blessed Sacrament Chapel 4:45 p.m.
Saturday................................ Blessed Sacrament Chapel 11:45 a.m.
First Friday of Month...... Blessed Sacrament Chapel 11:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
SATURDAY: Confessions...................... Blessed Sacrament Chapel 4—6:00 p.m.
CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN
Chaplain Theodore F. Lehr, Lt, USNR, Tel. Ext. 4111
Appointments can be made for baptisms, weddings by calling chaplain's office Ext. 4111
PROTESTANT SERVICES AND CHAPEL ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY: Morning Worship Service (Broadcast) ...
Morning Worship Service.................
Worship Service ........................
Worship Service (First and Third Sundays) ...
Evening Vesper Service .................
Fellowship Hour.........................
Sunday School (For All Ages)............
Adult Bible Class ......................
Episcopal Lay Service ..................
Lutheran Service (Except First Sunday)..
Latter Day Saints Lay Service ..........
Latter Day Saints Sunday School ........
Christian Science Lay Service...........
Church of Christ Lay Service............
Holy Communion Service (First Sundays)
Reykjavik English Speaking Sunday School ..
Reykjavik Worship Service (First Sunday)
MONDAY: Adult Bible Study Group...............
TUESDAY: Prayer Service ......................
WEDNESDAY: Altar Guild (Second Wednesdays) .
Sunday School Teachers (Second) Wednesdays
THURSDAY: Bible Study Group ..................
Chapel Choir Rehearsal .................
FRIDAY: Youth Chapel Choir Rehearsal .........
Assemblies of God Lay Service ..........
..... Main Chapel 11:00 a.m.
..... Polar Club 12:00 noon
..... Rockville 2:00 p.m.
...... Grindavik 2:00 p.m.
..... Main Chapel 7:00 p.m.
..... Chapel Annex 8:00 p.m.
..... High School 9:30 a.m.
..... High School 9:30 a.m.
..... Main. Chapel 9:00 a.m.
...... Main Chapel 9:30 a.m.
...... Chapel Annex 9:30 a.m.
...... Chapel Annex 10:30 a.m.
......... Chapel annex 12:00 noon
...... Chapel Annex 3:00 p.m.
...... Main Chapel 11:00 a.m.
...... USIS Library 10:30 a.m.
Uni. of Iceland Chapel 12:00 noon
.... Chaplain's Office 7:00 p.m.
...... Main Chapel 7:00 p.m.
.... Chaplain's Office 10:30 a.m.
........ Chapel Annex 7:00 p.m.
...... Chapel Annex 6:00 a.m.
...... Main Chapel 7:00 p.m.
...... Main Chapel 4:00 p.m.
...... Main Chapel 7:00 p.m.
PROTESTANT CHAPLAINS
Chaplain Alfred R. Saeger, Jr., Cdr, USN, Tel. Ext. 7157
Chaplain Robert E. Blade, LCdr, USNR, Tel. Ext. 4111
Chaplain Robert G. Brown, Lt, USN Tel. Ext. 5273
NURSERY SERVICE
During all Sunday morning Services, from 9:15 a.m. — 1:30 p.m., a free nursery is provided in
the Station Nursery for children over six months of age while their parents attend Services.
THE WHITE FALCON
UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION KEFLAVIK
WHITE FALCON mission—To inform and entertain all hands:
to serve as a positive factor in promoting the efficiency, welfare and
contentment of personnel.
Captain Emile E. Pierre, Jr., USN
Commanding Officer, Naval Station Keflavik
Commander Richard C. James, USN
Executive Officer, Naval Station Keflavik
Lieutenant Commander Alice V. Bradford, USN
Service Information Officer
STAFF
T.D. Streeter, J03, Editor
J.P. Schmieg, JOSN Reporter
D.E. Jones, JOSA, Reporter W. Keener, A1C, AFI News Editor
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