The White Falcon - 01.05.1964, Page 3

Friday, May 1, 1964
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Mountain Climbing
On the Southwest Peninsula of
Iceland, adjacent to Grindavik
transmitter site, the mountain of
Grindavik rises approximately one
thousand feet in the air.
Few people other than personnel
at Grindavik have challenged this
petite monticule. The side nearest
the site is the steepest and most
difficult. Crumbling rocks and
vertical scaling can easily dis-
courage the meek or timid.
"■Once on top there is a deep
crater, soft green moss thrives and
with the wind whistling over the
mountain crest, even on cool days
you can sunbath in the warm hal-
low of the mountain peak. A
tremendous crevice leads down in-
to the mountain, but it is a chal-
lenge for only the slim and hardy.
At the highest point on the
mountain is a small Icelandic
weather building and anchored
firmly to the highest rock is a
sign placed there by combined ma-
rine and naval personnel, Corporal
Jim Stocke and Petty Officer
Michael Spizzouri, of Grindavik.
the sign reads:
Barbara Thornhill
When Mrs. Thornhill first visit-
ed Grindavik in late July 1963, she
was fascinated by the mountain
and a month later organized a
small party to see what was on
the other side of the Grindavik
mountain — by going over the
top.
If you care to know what IS
on the other side just ask Mrs.
Thornhill — but careful — her
answer will probably be to the
tune of, “Come on, I’ll show you,
it’s only a 40 minute climb.”
Rumor has it that certain in-
dividuals doubt the existance of
the sign. For the doubting Thomas
— a good pair of binoculars will
assist in seeing it on any clear
day.
Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties tParty
held last week and sponsored by
the Commsta Officers was to coin
a phrase a “Roaring Success.”
Mrs. Halldorsson was selected as
the “best costumed” of the era.
From the number of decorations
it is rumored that the Commsta
officers at the time of the party
had a monopoly on all the bal-
loons in the North Atlantic.
Rockville Hosts
Ladies At Site
On April 21, the Keflavik Na-
val Station Officers Wives’ Club
went to the 932nd Aircraft Con-
trol and Warning Squadron at
Rockville for their monthly meet-
ing.
After early afternoon cocktails
at the Rockville Officer’s Re-
creation Organization (RoRo),the
ladies were treated to a roast
beef and roast pork dinner at
the squadron’s dining hall.
After dinner, a short briefing
was presented in the NCO Open
Mess when acting commander
Capt. Rodney K. Small welcom-
ed the visitors.
Then Lt. Kenneth H. Ross told
them the squadron’s history, mis-
sion and operation.
The ladies, 50 in all, were then
given guided tours of the site’s
power plant, radar towers and
air defense Master Direction
Center.
University Of Maryland Offers
Accredited Course Opportunity
Military personnel are encouraged to take advantage
of three University of Maryland courses to be offered
May 18 through July 10.
Classes will meet twice a week from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
on the assigned days.
A history course (History 173) will delve into the Bolshe-
vik Revolution, the founding of^"
An invitation is extended to all
NCO wives to attend the next
meeting on Tuesday at 8 p. m. in
the reading room of the NCO Club.
NEW HEADS — Chaplain Hitchens officiates the installation of new
officers of the NCO Wives Club.
Installation Ceremonies Given
Gala Setting By NCO Wives
by Rebecca Long
Betty Keener was elected for a second term as President
of the NCO Wives Club during its semi-annual installation
of officers held Saturday evening at the Crow’s Nest.
Honored guests included Capt. and Mrs. Stanley E. Elli-
son, Lt. Col. and Mrs. A. E. House Jr., CWO and Mrs. V.
Loher, and Chaplain and Mrs. W. C. Hitchens.
The outgoing-incoming president®'
thanked all the club members for
their help in the past six months,
with special thanks to the Muel-
lers, who are leaving soon. Lynn
Mueller has been a very active
and dependable member of the
club and will be missed by all.
Mrs. Keener then introduced
Chaplain Hitchens, who officiated
the installation of new officers.
Each incoming officer was pre-
sented with an engraved silver
charm bracelet by the outgoing
officers.
New officers installed were:
Pres. Betty Keener; Vice Pres.
Jane Romano; Sec. Sandra Fraz-
ier; Treas. Betty Hathcock and
Pari. Rosemary Jiminez.
After the installation of offi-
cers, Captain Ellison gave a brief
complimentary speech. Then, the
club presented the outgoing offi-
cials with lovely Homgrade vases.
Some of the club’s accomplish-
ment for the past six months in-
clude establishing of a $100 scho-
larship fund for the high school,
donations to the scouting activi-
ties, monthly charities for needy
arrived families, and nursery fees
paid for the Gray Ladies of the
OWC anl NCOWC.
Our thanks to Mr. Claus for
the superb dinner, from shrimp
cocktail and filet steak to the
decorative and delicious dessert of
peach melba. The tables were de-
corated in a motif of spring with
garlands of roses down the center
of the “E” shaped banquet table
with a bouquet of rosebuds as a
centerpiece.
Lovely corsages of rosebuds,
roses, carnations, mums and vio-
lets made of wood fiber, were pre-
sented to the ladies upon their
arrival. These were made by the
outgoing officers who were the
banquet committee. The committee
deserves many thanks for the time
and effort spent on the beautiful
decorations.
the Soviet Union, and the econo-
mic policy and foreign policy of
the USSR to the present. No pre-
requisite is required for the
course. Mr. Goldman, the resident
lecturer, will present the course.
The class will meet on Mondays
and Wednesdays.
“Foreign Policy of USSR,” (G
& P 109) will be offered on Tues-
day and Thursday by the resident
lecturer. This is a study of the
development of the foreign po-
licy of the Soviet Union, with at-
tention paid to the forces and
conditions that make for contiui-
ties and changes from Tsarist po-
licies.
Legal aspects of business rela-
tionships, contracts, negotiable in-
struments, agency partnerships,
corporations, real and personal
property and sales are to be co-
vered in the business law class.
Capt. Spies, USAF, of the Le-
gal Office will conduct the course
on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Upon initial registration, a
matriculation fee of $10 is paid
and a $45 charge for each course
and the cost of books constitute
the expenses.
Military personnel are eligible
* * *
Half-way down a steep winding
hill, the tourist stopped his car to
ask an old woman at her gate if
the hill was dangerous.
“Not here it isn’t” she said. “It’s
down at bottom where they all
kills themselves.”
AWARDED — Receiving a certificate of appreciation is Mrs. Doris
J. Miller, Red Cross Gray Lady, from J. C. Henderson, Red Cross
representative.
Red Cross’ Gray Lady Honored
H. Miller, with Public works, will
be departing Iceland in early May
for Newport Rhode Island, her
husbands next duty assignment.
Mrs. Doris J. Miller, a Red
Cross Gray Lady,was presented a
certificate of appreciation and
awarded a one year service bar
at a Gray Lady meeting held
Monday.
A “first” was established for
the use of Red Cross volunteers
working in the Naval Station Den-
tal Clinic March 2. The Naval
Bureau of Medicine and the Ame-
rican Red Cross initiated the pilot
programs to increase services in
some of the more remote areas.
Argentia, New Foundland and
Rota, Spain are the only other
place where the program is in
effect.
Mrs. Miller since becoming a
Red Cross Volunteer in June 1963
has worked at the Elementary
School, Station Hospital and Den-
tal Clinic during which time she
has contributed more than 150
hours of service.
Mrs. Miller, wife of Chief John
Superb Flight Record
(AFPS) — The military com-
mand responsible for air tran-
sport of servicemen and depend-
ents has been awarded the Daeda-
lian Flying Safety Trophy for its
superb flight record during 1963.
The Military Air Transport Ser-
vice (MATS) set an all-time low
accident for 100,000 flying hours.
This was the third year that the
Air Force command won the fly-
ing safety award. It also became
the first major command to be
awarded three safety and main-
tenance awards.
Besides the flying safety ti'ophy,
MATS took honors in aircraft
maintenance and motor vehicle
safety.
for tuition aid and are advised
to inquire at their respective edu-
cation office for the amount of
tuition aid assistance available to
them.
Mr. Cecil L. Gyer, Education
Advisor for the University of
Maryland, will discuss course re-
quirements or educational plans
with anyone desiring special coun-
seling. Appointments for confer-
ences with Mr. Gyer can be ob-
tained by calling 4242 or 6297.
‘Needy’ Service
Provides Aids
The 60th annual drive of the
Naval Relief Society will be laun-
ched Monday and continue until
June 6.
Lt. Cdr. R. L. Laurienzo is the
chairman of this years drive.
All commands assigned to the
Iceland Defense Force will take
part in the drive which seeks one
hundred per cent participation by
personnel of the station.
Commander Laurienzo stated
that preliminary planning meet-
ings held with chairman of com-
ponent activities and departments
is very encouraging and gives
early indications of complete suc-
cess.
Since the Navy Relief Society
was founded in 1904 is has a long
record of assistance to Navy and
Marine Corps personnel, their de-
pendents and the dependents of
deceased personnel.
The Society is supported entire-
ly by voluntary contributions and
does not receive financial support
from the government. The aid it
furnishes comes from the gene-
rousity of a free people giving
freely to help fellow servicemen.
Navy Jargon
Baffle Airmen
AFI — Air Forces Iceland per-
sonnel are sometimes confused by
the Navy terminology.
For example floor is deck. When
conversing or receiving directions
from a Navyman bear in mind
that the third floor becomes the
third deck. It’s not stairway but
ladder; a wall is bulkhead and the
ceiling is the overhead.
Airmen go through hatchways,
not doorways.
When it comes to dining hall
menu’s, however, the Navy chefs
are very exacting. If the menu
calls for a special preparation the
chef prepares it. The menu re-
cently called for the following item
for breakfast.
The Glazed Long Johns were
good — if long johns are liked.