The White Falcon - 01.05.1964, Qupperneq 1

THE WHITE
U.S. NAVAL STATION, KEFLAVIK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ICELAND
Volume III, Number 17
Friday, May 1, 1964
PROUD WINNER — Pattie French’s first place winner in the Science
Fair is the subject of interest. John Dinwiddie, Mrs. House, Pattie,
Mary Downey and Lee McGowan admire the blue ribbon entry.
Science Exhibits
Indicate Ingenuity
Enthusiastic studies ranging from “Seeds” to the “Para-
bolic Mike” were displayed to a crowd of 300 at the Science
Fair held at Mahan High School April 23.
Cdr. Eleanor Gallagher, head nurse at the station hospital,
Herbert Clarkson, aircraft technical representative assign-
ed to the 57th FIS and Ronald McCallum, ATI, AMD jud-
ged some 150 projects.
The following are excerpts tak-
en from President Johnson’s Loy-
alty Day Proclamation of April 14
received Monday:
“The strength and vigor of our
nation is directly attributable to
the dedication, devotion, and loyal-
ty of its people to the democratic
principles embodied in our Cons-
titution. We have had the good
fortune from the time of the in-
ception of our system of freedom
and justice under law to be blessed
with sons and daughters who have
willingly and courageously risked,
sacrificed, their lives and their
fortunes in order that his nation
might live and prosper. But the
wisdom and sacrifices of yester-
day cannot assure the perpetua-
tion of our democratic institutions
—they can be preserved only by
the constant vigilance of a devoted
and dedicated citizenry . . .
Now, therefore, I Lyndon B.
Johnson, President of the United
States of America do hereby call
upon the people of the United
States, and upon all patriotic,
civic, and educational organiza-
tions to observe Friday, May 1,
1964, as Loyalty Day, in schools
and other suitable places with ap-
propriate ceremonies in which all
of our people may join in a re-
affirmation of their loyalty to the
United States of America . . .
Karen House, first place winner
for the Fifth Grade, depicted the
contrasting conditions that exist
between soil erosion and a cor-
rectly cultivated strip of land.
She used two boxes of soil to dis-
play her investigations. One show-
ed what can happen to soil when
excessive trees are cut, overgraz-
ing occurs, or when wind and
wave erosion have set in. The othe-
er box displayed properly culti-
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AFI Moves To Help
ADC Hold Top Spot
(AFI) — Personnel of Air
Forces Iceland will be joining
the Air Defense (.Command in the
annual Bond Drive, to be laun-
ched today.
Among major air commands,
ADC is in top place with a mili-
tary participation rate of 40 per-
cent. The Air Force goal is 50
per cent and ADC seeks to boost
its participation rate some 10 per
cent. If this is realized the com-
mand will remain in first place
and also meet USAF goals.
Air Forces Iceland will seek to
encourage its personnel to either
start a bond savings program, or
if they already have one in effect,
to add to their savings plan by
increasing their monthly bond al-
lotment.
Plaques will go to the ADC un-
its which achieve top percentage
participation.
Units of AFI involved in the
drive are the 57th FIS, 667th
AC&W Sq., 932nd AC&W Sq., and
the Hq. Sq. Section.
APPRECIATION — Bob Williams, HM2, received a letter of com-
mendation from Capt. S. E. Ellison for his efforts as coach of the
A. T. Mahan basket ball team during the past school year. This was
one of numerous gifts and letters of appreciation Williams received
for the work he performed in his off-duty hours.
Coach Of Vikings
Lauded By Many
Naval Station Hospital Corpsman, Bob Williams, HM2,
received two letters of appreciation, a new watch, and a
sweater last Friday for his devotion as Basketball Coach
at A. T. Mahan High School.
The awards were presented during a student assembly
held in the school gymnasium.
■® Capt. Stanley E. Ellison, Com-
manding Officer of the Naval
Navy Relief Society Needs Your Assistance
The time of year has arrived for the Navy Relief Society to make its annual ap-
peal for funds. This is our own organization . . . our means of helping our people to help
themselves ... a commendable example of the Navy taking care of its own. We should
feel closely related to this fine organization and welcome the opportunity to play a part
in assisting needy associates throughout the Naval Service.
The work of the Navy Relief Society is supported chiefly by voluntary contribu-
tions from service personnel and civilian friends of the Naval Service. I therefore urge
you to give generously to this worthy cause. Rear Adm. Paul D. Buie, USN
Through the Navy Relief Society we are able to extend a helping hand to a ship-
mate. Let our generousity keep this action possible. Capt. Stanley E. Ellison
Station made the first presenta-
tion in the form of a letter of
commendation which lauded Wil-
liams’ willingness to help and his
leadership ability.
Mr. Cecil B. Gyer, Principal of
the High School then presented
him with a letter of appreciation,
attesting to the excellence of Wil-
liams’ teaching ability. He fur-
ther stated “if you should ever de-
cide to pursue a teaching career,
this year of teaching and coaching
should be counted as credit toward
your practice teaching.” Later Mr.
Gyer presented Williams a sweat-
er from the Parent Teachers As-
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Air Force Men
Attain Awards
(AFI) — Two Airman First
Class and two Airmen Second
Class have been named Airmen
of the Month by their respective
squadrons.
Rockville named as winner
A1C Ronald N. Fortin, hometown
Claremont, N. H., a member of
the 932nd AC&W Sq.
An Emmet, Idaho man, A1C
Donald M. Collard won the honor
at the 667th AC&W Sq., at Hofn.
Selection of A2C Dennis M.
Ford, from Portland, Oreg. was
the 57th FIS’s outstanding air-
man while A2C Michael J. Mar-
ren, hometown Lynn, Mass., was
the Hq Sq. AFI winner.
Marren also won the honor of
being named Air Forces Iceland
Airman of the Month.
Message From
The President