South Bend Turner Vol. VI No. 02

Description:	A newsletter issued by the South Bend Turnverein, begun in September, 1937. Sec. 562, P. L. & R.SOUTH BEND TURNERVol. VI November, 1942 No. 27fl2t uz ht <TI4ankfu1 ±4is <TI4anksgiuin£ IIfor all t:he Right:s and Privileges we enjoy in our Unit:ed St:at:esWHY EXERCISE?Vell, dear readers, here we 0 ·0again on that much worn phrase orshall I say question? Anyhow, fewpeople really ever give the abovet\\O words much thought. Perhapsyou are just glancing through thiscolumn and not letting a wordtick. Why? Just ask yourself thisquestion and give it some sincerethought. What will it get you, somesay; I work too hard; Im too busy;I cant live at the Turner Hall; etc.nd I say that the only reason thatmany of you dont exercise and takeadvantage of our clubs facilitieson the second floor is that you are90% too lazy and 10% indifferent.Now that you are fighting mad atmy insult, just think it over andsee if Im right- -your only answerto prove me wrong is to join the; :/!Il ,.,!~ ~~e~ ~~d ~tt0 nd. th err1 r egularly.Do you realize that out of ourtotal membership, which is 200, Ihave 3 men coming to the bearsclass regularly and less than thatto my actives class? Is it my fault?Perhaps it is- but until some ofyou come up and prove that I cantproduce enough variety to makeclasses interesting and beneficial,Ill back up my above statements.IYe been wrong before and Ill be0 -Iad to admit Im wrong now.It isnt just you as a unit, butthe nation as a whole who havebeen typed as phlegmatic and soft.And who says this ?- ou: ene1P ies,who have been studying us fromthe outside and looking for ourweak spots. Our Physical FitnessPrograms in the Army which is attemptingto overcome this typicalAmerican .fault, is a huge successbecause one is told to exercise andexercise you do. They are using theTurner methods of training ourboys- the very methods the schoolsystem had thrown out years ago.It seems that when they really needa body-building curriculum, theyhave always reverted to the timeresistant Turner method. It hasbeen good for over 100 years andit will be o·nncl that manyyears hen lllOVSTRr.t.GRICIJl~~E_Jo,..v, it s®tHs ·~ ..:.i the servicerequire su..._, ...... ., ... ~ .. ing for the biggestfight in history, dont youthink you, too, need it to keep youin the fight on the home frontin this total war? thletes trainfor a big contest, soldiers do,shouldnt you?So much for that- here is anarticle from the Chicago Sun, thatbacks up my above mentioned factof the use of our system by theIowa pre-flight Cadets- The sameold exercises and training methodswhich enable the gymnast to performhis daring stunts are beingemployed now to toughen aviatorsin their more daring and d ~ r.. c; e:!nus·work. Lt. Price sees in gymnasticsall the values that ANY exerciseprogram or competitive sport caninstill in red-blooded Americanyouth. Here are the requirementsbeing met by this program: Soundorganic and mental fitness. satisfactoryneuro-muscular cont: ol, i.e.skill in doing things, emotional stabilityand keen judgment plus thephysical attributes of endurance,strength, power, agility, flexibilityand balance.Well, there it is- was it too dryto read all the way through?Those who have read this columnshould be able to benefit by it IFthey act NOW.JOT . T TH GYM ~ N KEEP I~.TRIM.- H. PatthoffBOWLERS WANTEDMost of our Turners who arenow in Service were Bowlers sothere are vacancies on severalteams. How about filling in forthe balance of the season?Bowling is good exercise andfun.See Mr. Bogue, Max or HowardFairbanks.kJIJii,e </~ - - - To a Turner in service, let him know we havent forgottenList of names and addresses on page 4 of this issue of SOUTH BEND TURNER~nutq 1Brn~ IDurnrrHazel Wirth ......... ............ ...... .............. ....... EditorMax Wolle .................... ........ .. Business ManagerGene Mutzl .................... ................ Photographert;out17 1Grnh IDurnurrrtnEst. 1861OFFICERLeonard Bogue .. ....... .................... .. ....... PresidentE. E. VanDerbeck ....... ................. Vice-PresidentChas. Beutter ........ ................ ........ ........ TreasurerGeorge Pearson .................. Recording SecretaryRudy Goepfrich ......... ..... ............. ..... Cashier andCorresponding SecretaryCarl Hausburg ............... ................... First LeaderJack Hanna .... ........................... ... Second LeaderJoe Koutnik ............................ Supt. of SuppliesBob Bogue ...... ................ Asst. Supt. of SupplieMax Wolle ....... .............................. ......... LibrarianFrank Yuhasz ........................... ......... Flag BearerMeetin?S every sfronrJ anr:I ]a<: t M0nday ofthe month.In~ tructor ....................... .... ......... Howard PatthoffTRUSTEESE mil 0. WirthGeo. SommererChas. KusA. BaumbachLes WrightAuo-ie BauerSTEWARDMa Wolle ........ ......................................... .4-6217LADIES AUXILIARYThe l ot Luck Supper ,,.e had lastmonth was a real success. M , wesure are good cooks- everythingwas delicious and everyone enjoyedthe evening.Our next meeting, at which timeofficers for the coming year willbe elected, will be WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 3rd. Please keep thisdate in mind and come and helpmake this an interesting meeting.Did you hear thoseWEDDING BELLS?Turner George Pearson andPhyllis Shaw were married Saturday,November 14th. The Best ofLuck and Happiness to both of you.The engagement of Turner RichardBloomfield and Marjorie Farmerhas been announced. Congratulationsto both of you!BUY DEFENSEST AMPS & BONDSROASTS, HAMS, SAUSAGESMEAT OF ALL KINDSThe Best There IsJIMMIES MEAT MARKETPhone 3-9326Dont forget Saturday nights atTurner Hall. Heres a song hyTurner Elmer ·wenzel Nhich issung to the tune of Jungle Town-- it ex11lains everything:DOWN IN TURNER HALLDown in Turner HallThats the place, theres fun for all,You can hear a serenade,By quartets that are home-madend, when ou get <lryThe thing to do is see the guyvVho can mix a drink to suit themallDown in the Turner Hall.NOTES FROM HERE AND THEREThe childrens Halloween Partywas held Saturday afternoon, October31st, from 1 :30 to 3 :30.Everything from witches to batmenwere here that day. Such costumesas I never thought were possiblewere assembled for the occasion.About 60 children werehaving a swell time in our big gymand they certainly made shortwork of the cider and doughnuts.After the games we all ducked forapples and some had their Saturdaybath prematurely. A group pictureof boys and girls in costumewas taken outside, so that we cankeep the record for posterity. Pri:t.eswere given to Mary Louise Penn,Betty Titus, Tarilyn haw andKatherine Kuzmich; also MarshallBroadbeck, George Swartz, GeneFodge and Herbie VanDerbeck.They were awarded a 25c War SavingsStamp for their efforts. EddieALL COPY FOR THE TURNERNEWS MUST BE INBY FIRST OF MONTHYOU GET THE BESTWHEN YOU BUYKUSS BUTTERNUTBREADShaw was the only casualty of theday. After filling up on the eatsthe skeletons and goblins ·wenthome to prepare for Halloweennight. Hope they didnt scare toomany people.Betty May Bogue, Dorothy Nihleanand Jim Brademus helped tokeep things going.Its a little late, but I want to reportthat our Scrap Drive in behalfof the Turners was a hugesuccess. Bob Bogue, Jack Hannaand Hunk Yuhasz helped megather about 2 tons of iron, bras~ ,copper and rubber. With scrap at$15.00 a ton, we can figure we donated$30.00 to the Red ross.I looks as though we have fourmore boys in the servic.e: JackHanna, who joined the Marine ;Hunk Yuhasz and Hans Riepl, inthe rmy and Jimmie Shaw who ishelping the Navy at Great Lakes.With the opening of basketballseason soon, the Turner team hasstarted to practice. ~ e have about15 prospects now, but Uncle Sammay claim them before then. Weare planning to organize a ofrlsbasketball team too. ny youngladies interested, please report tothe gym on Friday ni 0 ·hts at 7 :00P. M. We already have a full team,but there is still room for eligibleplayers.- HowardLADIES GYM CLASSBack to the routine with a latestart. The spirit is willing, but theflesh weak. (Also the muscles8 0 r ) . There is loL:s oi enthusiasmin the class this year, but not lotsof pupils. Where is everyone? Donttell me they are drafting them forthe W.A.A.C.s now.Glad to say that Mae Fisher iswell on the way to recovery now,after a tough siege. She enjoyed theflowers very much.Sally Litty had a hot time ather house a few weeks ago when• AppliancesFRANK PUGHGEORGE WYMA & CO.219 N. MichiganPhone 3-5101 Re . 4-90493MARVIN BERLINSODA and MINERAL WATERSHome DeliveriesPhones 4-9321 - 4-7683730 ~2 BLAINE AVE.she arrived after a Monday nightclass. Hope nothing valuable wasdestroyed in the fire. Hazel couldntkeep a way from us any longer soshe joined us for volley ball; andif Ginney gets her chickens fedand on the beam again, well havesome good games.Ill be looking for you.- MabelOUT OF THE F.RYING PANCast of Cha:mr:tersG eorge Bodell --------------------- _______ John Bra ellNorman Reese __________________ Jimmie McDonoughMrs. Garnet ____________________ Mabel VanDerbeckTony Denni on ------------------------- Richard RoopMuriel Fo ter ----------------- Barbara L. DolezelKate Au It -------------- --------------------· Midge FarmerMarge Benson ____________ Evelyn teele MetcalfeDottie Coburn --------------------------- Helen ThonerMr. Coburn ------------------------------- Leslie WrightMr. K enny ________________________________ Carl HausburgMac ---------------------------------------· ___ George PiersonJoe --··---- ·------------------------------ Rich a rd BI oo m fie IdThe first presentation by ourTurner Little Theatre was a comedywhich was thoroughly enjoyedby the many members and friendswho attended the show.The play was a slice of thelife of young actors; their ups anddown , etc. With six of them livingin one small apartment, the humoroussituations were a plenty. Everyone of the members of the casto·ave excellent performances- theyreally make you feel their partwas written just for them. Congratulationsto all and especiallyto Ifolen C. Wright for her ver~splendid direction. ·w .e do hope itwill be possible to give us a fewmore shows this season.. TURNER LITTLE THEATREThoughts of casting and rehearsinga group of one-act plays havebeen floating through the minds ofthe members, possibly in hopes thattheir sponsors would like a littleentertainment provided them beforethe new year rolls around.bout another three-act play- well,that remains a military secret forwho can tell just what men ncleSam will leave behind to be castin another big dramatic prod uction?Our Lee Van Rie has ·went andcame from Washington within theSOUTH BEND TURNERlast six weeks, her knowledge ofRed Cross activities now much increased,but, confidentially, I thinkshe would rather have been aroundfor Out of the Frying Pan- andthat reminds me, who done stoledat perky telegram we receivedfrom Washington on the openingnite?Those long, gloomy faces yousee on most of the T.L.T. membersare due to the departure of Guest·Actor Jimmie McDonough who hasgiven up the idea of capturing aNotre Dame diploma and will soonstart training in the A.E.R.C. Jimmiestarred in both Take My dviceand Out of the Frying Pan.To say all there could be saidabout the last play would takehours and hours so to make a longstory short it was quite unanimouslyagreed that Mr. J. Brassellcompletely stole the show!Oh, yes, the Halloween Party!I dont know who had the mostfun- those who consumed theirchili from a gravy boat by meansof a set of measuring spoons orthose who got to watch the performance!A hard times affair, thatswhat it ,·vas, and a hard time wassurely had by all those who landedso ungracefully flat on the floor,the sad effects of seeing too manyghosts all at once. And curses beupon the one who betrayed theidentity of the slam-strewing oldwitch- hmv could anyone be sucha traitor to the Halloween spookinessand suspense always to bemaintained on such an occasion?Ah- love in bloom- Turner LittleTheatre promotes budding romance-time marches on- rice andold shoes- ah!B. D.OBITUARYTurner Ferd. Nabicht, a memberof the South Bend Turnvereinfor 50 years, passed away recently.·we extend our heartfelt sympathyto Mrs. Nabicht and family.We extend our heartfelt sympathyto Mrs. George Joers, whosesister passed away recently.FUELCooperai:ive Coa I Corp.Call4-5557 735 Nil es AvenueiiBOWLING HIGHLIGHTSIt looks like Kusses Pussieshave been eating raw meat so theycould become ferocious enough toattain first place. What did youdo, Charley, promise them a loafof bread if they came out on topat the end of the season?I think that Rudy Mueller musthave put an extra heavy watchspring in Jimmys arm or else hehas a grudge against the pin kidsfor calling him hot-flash.Something must have happenedto the old Schlitz team. I supposethey havent had enough time toguzzle their beer. Dave will haveto start feeding them coal juiceso they can start getting hot again.The Orphans finally have a sponsor.Walt Eckler started bowlingwith them and also consented tosponsor the team. Thanks Waltfor sponsoring the new top team.STANDINGS1st place - Kuss Bakers2nd place - M uellers3rd place - Yellow Cab4th place - Co-op Coal5th place - Taube6th place - Gerards Art Shop7th place - Coca Cola8th place - Orphans (EcklersLumber)HIGH TEAM - 3 G MESHep. - Gerards _________________ _______ 2739HIGH TEAM - 1 GAMEHep. - Muellers ______ __________________ 945Ser. - Muellers ______________ ____________ 835HIGH INDIVIDUAL - 3 GAMESHep. - M. Wolle ____________ ____________ 705Ser. - M. Wolle ________ __ ________ ________ 567HIGH INDIVIDUAL - 1 GAMEHep. - M. Wolle ________________________ 249Ser. E . Vanderbeck ____________________ 217BOWLING SCHEDULEWEEK OF NOVEMBER 23RDMon. - Yellow Cab vs. Coca ColaTues. - Alex Boys vs. MuellerWed. - Gerards vs. KussThurs. - Taube vs. Co-opWEEK OF NOVEMBER 30THMon. - Yellow Cab vs. TaubeTues.- Ecklers Lumber vs. GerardWed. - Muellers vs. KussThurs. - Co-op vs. Coca ColaWEEK OF DECEMBER 7THMon. - Eckler Lumber vs. TaubTues. - Kuss vs. Coca ColaWed. - Gerard vs. Yellow CabThurs. - Mueller vs. Co-opWEEK OF DECEMBER 14THfon. - Eckler vs. Yellow CabTues. - Gerard vs. TaubeWed. -- Mueller vs. Coca ColaThurs. - Kuss vs. Co-op4IN THE SE.RVICESince our last issue we were happyto see 1/ Sgt. Reinke anu Capt.Ernie Schleuder who were homeon furloughs.vVe were also pleased to hearfrom Corp. Bill Williamson inWashington, giving us his new addrSS.·We are always glad to hear fromour members, so if any of youboys would like to write a letter toappear in our Turner Paper, weare sure well all enjoy it.Have heard that P. F. C. RayBoxwell has been at Guadalcanalsince August 1st. He sure mustbe seeing plenty action.Have received severa l c. h ::i.n gP:R ofaddresses - if you know of anyothers, please let us know.MAJ. C. B. BOSWELL131st Engineers (C).P.O. 3195 c/ o Postmaster,San Francisco, Calif.P.F.C. RAYMOND A. BOXWELLMarine Corp Unit 755c/ o Postmaster,San Francisco, Calif.PVT. CHAS. C. BENNETT.Co. B- lOth Bn.1st PlatoonCamp Wheeler, Ga.· FLOYD E. DAWSON, Sea. 2/ cU.S. S. LindenCoast GuardPortsmouth, OhioCAPT. EDWARD J. DIETER58th Medical BattalionA.P.O. No. 304 c/ o Postmaster,Leeville, La.LT. FRANK T. F RRELLA (\ {\ A -· 1 ! - _.._ - --:rv<.1 rl.ll.liJ.6LV.l.lLawton, Okla.JOHN I. GARDNERU.S. Navy, Co. 14, Sec. CNavy PierChicago, Ill.CORP. EDMUND GOEPFRICH.S.N. 34169563Co. K. 108 Inf..P.O. 961 c/ o Postmaster,San Francisco, Calif.CORP. J. VANCE HARSHTroop B- 5th Squad. C.R.T.C.Ft. Riley, Kans.BEUTTER & ACHTONCOAL COMP ANYCOAL OF ALL KINDSPhone 4-5891~018 Wei:t Washington AvenueSOUTH BEND TURNERPVT. J CK HANNAP.I.T. 1016D.R. M.C.B.San Diego, Calif.SGT. C. E. KISTLERField HouseCamp Shelby, Miss.1st LT. W. B. LOVE598th F. A. Bn.Camp Breckenridge, Ky.a / c EDGAR E. MERRIMANSquadron 103 Barrack 10San Antonio viation CadetCenterArmy Air Forces ClassificationCenterSan ntonio, TexasPVT. ROBERT PE RSONCo. B- 2nd Platoon29th Bat. Jilng. TrainingReplacement CenterFt. Leonard Wood, Mo.M. SGT. HAROLD G. REINKECo. B 12th Q.M.T.R.Camp Lee, Va.PVT. HANS RIEPLA.S.N. 35504380H. & S. Co. 180t.h Engineer Bn.Camp Maxey, TexasCAPT.E. A. SCHLEUDERDirector of Public RelationsCamp Shelby, Miss.J MESH. SHAWGreat Lakes Naval Training Sta.Co. 1400 48th Batt.Great Lakes, Ill.CORP. KENNETH TAUBE952nd Eng. Topo. Corp., vn..P.O. No. 640 c/ o Postmaster,New York City, N. Y.2nd LT. ROBERT T. WILLI ~\rn11th Armored Div.Ca1:uv Pulk, La,.CORP. WM. P. WILLIAMSON ( A)Btry. H. 63. C. A.Seattle, Wash.PVT. FRANK YUHL SZ, 35343517Co. A 66th Bn., 14th Tng. Rgt.Platoon 3Camp Joseph T. Robinson,ArkansasBUY DEFENSESTAMPSandBONDSSAY IT WITH FLOWERSCHRISTMANFLORAL CO.Phone 3-4519 Dixie Highwaycouple of selectees were discussingtheir company officers.You know, said one, I feellike Id like to punch that hardboiledtop-sergeant in the noseagain!Again?Yes, again - I felt like it yesterday.The battleship was in port andvisitors were being shown around.The guide was exhibiting a bronzetablet set in the deck.Guide: Here is vvhere our gallantcaptain fell.Nervous Old Lady: ~ell, nowonder, I nearly tripped over itinyself.PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS!THEY MAKE THIS PAPER POSSIBLE.WHEN YOU ARE UPTOWN ANDWANT A GOOD LUNCH STOP ATGOLDEN D. MANN126 West Washington St.One of Our Specialty Dishe5 KR A U T and H 0 C KS
Origin:	1942-11
Contributor(s):	Wirth, Hazel; Mutzl, Gene
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Subjects:	Clubs--Indiana--South Bend German Americans--Indiana--South Bend

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