European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 23, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                 my it i a a swi Wei the maj. Jane Livingston executive officer of the 43rd signal in the unit that organized the european regimental signal bail bait in Heidelberg West Germany in Observance of the signal corps 130th anniversary. Continued from Page 13. Line. It was out of the question said Nancy Mallett wife of the then commanding general of the 5th signal come Quot it makes for a Long evening Quot she said apparently grateful that she had been spared 812 handshakes. She added that experience had taught her when taking part in a receiving line Quot you Don t Ever Wear rings. Your hand gets  the traditional posting of the colors toasts welcomes and speeches took place under six 6-foot High chandeliers turned dim to help Cool the evening s events. Dinner of Chicken in wine sauce and Rice Pilaf was accompanied by Mellow piano melodies. The vegetable do Jour was baby carrots of course for color a Sparkler covered birthday cake was ceremonially Cut with sabers. And everyone Sang Happy birthday to the corps More formal entertainment followed with the a Usa eur chorus singing me lies of patriotic and popular tunes gradually guests seeking Relief from the heat continued conversations under the potted Palms on the Patio. Quot it was hot enough Quot said one before everyone was seated shoulder to shoulder and they brought in the hundreds of Quot steaming plates Quot still most enjoyed continuing their talk Between speakers it. Gen. Alonzo Short the evenings guest speaker included the obligatory jokes and traditional signal corps humor. About 11 . A Cool Breeze came through the French doors and a handful of couples began to dance to a Rock band with a hot Harmonica. Ballroom dancing 1990s style apparently did not include a Waltz. By 11 30 Many couples began looking for the shuttle buses and getting Back to babysitters. The elegant evening Drew to a close. Some signal cinderellas shed their Winter weight jackets. And the lieutenants stayed a Little longer to party. Page 14 a a a the stars and stripes Salty West Michael Brownfield take a break on the veranda. In a her o Wadi Tinc a colors Noel Boatswain was pro amp a in nor own distinctive Way. Officer Lor this years signal Ball. Monda