European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 13, 1969, Darmstadt, Hesse Thursday february 13, 1969 the stars and stripes Mabry stresses Little Man at club opening by Amis Nixon staff writer Mannheim Germany is senior sergeants of the 3rd brigade 8th inf div surprised their commanding Gen eral maj. Gen. George l. Mabry or twice Here wednesday when he officially opened the newly renovated Pathfinder club at Sullivan Mabry entered the club to Cut the ribbon a plaque was unveiled just be Hind the ribbon. On it was a photograph of the general with a graphic representation in color of the medal of Honor which the general wears the picture of the medal was engraved officially dedicated As the Pathfinder club 5 feb. 1969 by maj. Gen. George l. Mabry jr., commanding general 8th infantry division.". Mabry was awarded the medal of Honor while a major in world War ii for his bravery in action near Aachen Germany when he personally led his men through a minefield to assault three enemy bunkers. He looked at the plaque and remarked that to never expected this. After Cut Ting the ribbon the general joined the senior cos and unit commanders for lunch in the Royale lounge of the his introduction of the general col. Arthur h. Rasper co 3rd brigade 8thinf div presented Mabry with yet an other memento of his visit a Frame drawing of the american Eagle with the 8th inf div insignia on its Chest an four of the division s unit crests in the gracious. That is very Nice in deed exclaimed Mabry in his general then told the assembled cos and unit commanders that it washes last visit with them for he was de parting for Vietnam at the end of this month. A division commander can merely guide the division. The reputation is made by you the doers and others whore not Here said Mabry. He said that he was most impressed pleased and complimented the club manager and Board of governors for their accomplishments. The renovation Cost $32,000 after the brigade cos had shaved off All expenses they could in various ways. The result is a country club for the enlisted men at Sullivan Barracks with Only the Golf course miss ing. Mabry who believes that the human being is the most important thing on the face of the Earth told the Soldier that the club enhanced morale and demonstrates that we think about even with the computers it is the Little Man with the stubby Pencil who makes them go said Mabry. Mabry said that he supported making surroundings More pleasant. I support clubs of this sort for the men he he warned that the men could not be can t pamper but rather we must treat them like men said though 18. If he is doing a Man s Job treat him like u speaking in a lighter mood Mabry concluded my stay with the division has been Brief i can Only say that it was a of the club Art Happy with their club and react to it As command sgt. Maj. Samuel s. Borrelli predicted last september. He said then the men will treat the club in the same manner in which they Sec it. Give them a neat clean brightly shined place and men will keep it patrons Are proud of their club and they treat it with the respect i demands said s. Sgt. Walter Wilson club manager who is also departing for Vietnam in a few months. German clubs open doors to americans Kaiserslautern Germany special Rheinland Pfalz sup port District has introduced a illustrated Booklet listing 98 Ger Man clubs in Kaiserslautern will ing to accept americans for membership. During a reception at the vog Jelweh officers and civilian open mess col. Donald e. Eastlakejr., District commander thanked the club presidents for their willingness to Foster better relations Between the German population and the american soldiers civilians and dependents serving inthe Kaiserslautern i Eastlake originator of this idea told the club presidents believe it to be the first Book of its kind and it is significant that it be published in Kaiserslautern a City known for social life and he concluded by saying this Booklet has been prepared to bring to Gether americans and German with Mutual interests with the desire to develop True and last ing Friendship. It is hoped that the contacts made As a result of this Booklet will be rewarding to those participating on both the German and american excellent Means mayor balt Fried Barthel of Kaiserslautern speaking for or. Hans Jung lord mayor said he enjoyed the Opportunity of introducing the Booklet and added this represents an excellent Means to stimulate individual contacts and to strengthen the Friendly relations Between both our the Booklet welcomes interested americans to various sports clubs stamp and Coin collector clubs sports car clubs dancing clubs camping clubs and even Apin Scher and 8chnau.3r club just to name a is being distributed to libraries service clubs office Rand no clubs and other gather ing places of servicemen and civilians in the Kaiserslautern area. City of Wetzlar gets american Flag Giessen Germany special the United states Flag which had flown Over the Capitol in Washington for the City of we oar Haft been presented to us a Yew Arno Wiegand by col. James a Mcdowell co of the . Arm Giessen support Center. Pathfinder club come sgt. Maj. C. Westervelt leads Chow Parade while at right is plaque honouring their cd. Is Neal around the bases trailer occupants to get refund Tripoli Libya special residents of 250 single trailers at wheelus air base will be receiving a refund in the near future due to a recent air Force and Safe decision to substantially lower the present rental fee. The newly established fair rental rate is $33 per month and will be retroactive to the Date the quarters were occupied by the sponsor and his this revision occupants were required to pay one Hal of their authorized quarters Al Lowance for their trailer. This Means for example thata technical sergeant paying $55.05 per month will be reimbursed $22.05 for each month of occupancy. In this instance a staff sergeant residing with his family in trailer quarters for 12months would be reimbursed $364.60 for his overpayment. Information from Safe re quires wheelus to Forward Mili tary pay orders to accounting and finance Denver colo., not later than feb. H. Safe indicated that reimbursement for effected individuals will be mad during March. Reimbursement of rental Al Lowance of personnel who departed on a permanent change of station and who lived in a trailer subject to the lower rent will repaid through the organization they Are currently assigned wheelus personnel re tired from the service and who occupied a single trailer will be paid from the air Force accounting and finance Center in Denver. Wert Zeim Germany Vii corps 3rd in 35th arty has set up a Short order service designed for the not too Hun Gry Soldier. Available i soup a Choice of several Sandwich varieties and Des Sert. For the hungry troop there is still the Complete meal. Sgt. . Alexander Jaczko battalion mess sergeant said we be been working under the program for the last month and have had Mannheim Germany Spe Cial spec. 4 John j. Strom Berg was named Best Driver of the fourth Quarter by the97th pm in. Ham Stein Germany special the 26th tactical recon Naissance Wing at Ramstein has instituted a new program to assist personnel who maybe overweight col. Wallace g. Haworth 28th tactical Hospital commander announced the development of a weight reduction assistance program wrap. The program is designed to identify overweight personnel and provide them with medi Cal counselling and help. Though obesity in the a i Force is a nonmedical prob Lem to be handled administratively wrap will insure that individuals entered into weigh reduction programs Are pro Perly supervised while attain ing the Good physical Condi Tion essential to effective Job performance. A 1/ke owl of taste of Tenh a this was the Purtee winning cartoon in the project partnership Competition draw by sgt. Stewart Stout by into maim in
