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MEMO FROM EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TREASURER
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Golder, USA
A mid-year summation of MCA activities, budget, and active MCA status. Promotional literature, letters and memgoals calls for reflection and active support by each member bership data are being disbursed regularly. Cash on hand of the Association, plus individual participation in the controls the scope of publicity and public relations. MCA program if our forward-looking 10-point program Encouraging growth is indicated by the addition of new for 1956 is to be realized. MCA Chapters in Bostonr, Mass., Wilmington, Delaware,
From January 1 to July 1, 1956 the MCA has enrolled and mid-western groups being formed. It is anticipated 1,449 members, maintained a 24-hour a day guest house that our 1956 goal of 100 Perpetual Members will also be and an office staff of six paid workers, published six monthly realized. In time there should be a local councilman and issues of THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN, sponsored the highly- an active MCA Chapter in every area of the USA, and an successful May annual business meeting, and continued as over-all program co-ordinating local and headquarters acliaison between Protestant, Catholic and Jewish Chaplains tivities for further strengthening of the nation's moral of the three services and the V.A. and religious foundations.
With all obligations met in full, the records show a sub- The dissemination of information about the religious stantial savings account and a continued flow of incord program of the Armed Forces, the enlistment of interest from donations and new membership dues to continue the and support from local homes, churches and communities current MCA program-if constant vigilance is extended- is an important task for MCA. Members have requested a over expenditures. monthly publication of THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN, calling
The budget now in force calls for annual dues of $7,500 for a $12,000 magazine budget, a 50% increase over last to be augmented by a minimum of $13,000 in donations- year's funds. Underwriting of this project is an immediate individual (tax-free) gifts and chapel offerings. necessity.
The annual summer Army Birthday offering appeal, necessity.
authorized by current regulations, is a vital source of in- We place the matter before our readers. . What sugsuring continued MCA operation. The question can be gestions do you make? How can we extend our memberasked: How can the Army's contributions be matched by ship to 5,000 Chaplains this year? How can we reach inthe Navy, Air Force and VA members? What financial terested laymen and women and gain "sponsor" members? role should endorsing agencies play? How can we enlarge the total of Chapel fund annual
The Parent-Chaplain Conference Plan needs augmenta- donations for a wider base of participation?
tion. Preparation of a program kit for local use is sug- This is your MCA . its future depends on your congested. Funds are needed. tribution of time, prayer, service, and money. What do
The regular office HQ staff has begun individual files you want MCA to do for you? . for those you serve? for a depository of Chaplains' records. The mailing list is . for the Nation? We welcome your suggestions and being increased daily to include all of the 18,000 potential criticisms. Write today, and mail your letter to National members-commissioned Chaplains-who are eligible for Headquarters with your Church/Chapel offering.
congratulations Crossroads for its fine
THNE PRESI EDE T presentation of the life of Chaplain Kapuan-as well as for its many other
H televised stories dealing with the lives Rear Admiral M. S. Sheehy, ChC, USNR of clergymen. Chaplain Maurice Witherspoon, USN, (Ret.) has been a
As your President leaves on his an- panded headquarters. Fortunately the prime mover in these productions.
nual reserve cruise, during which he Association, now without debt, is in While excessive publicity has been hopes to contact many members of a position to seek such expansion- given to controversy within the armed the Military Chaplains Association, he but it will not do so by going into forces, chaplains of each of the three is very happy to report that the Asso- debt. services are working shoulder to ciation has increased its members sixty At least two motion pictures dealing shoulder in five fellowships throughout per cent from March to August. with the activities of chaplains will the world. This is the unique mission
The Chicago Chapter is well on its soon be released. One tells the story of the Military Chaplains Associationway with plans for the 1957 convention of the Reverend Josep T. O'Callag- to promote this cooperation and to tell from May 7-9 1957. Outstanding lead- han, S.J., only medal of honor winner the world of the fine work done by ers of the military and of the churches in the chaplains' corps. The other those wearing chaplains' insignia. will be on hand for this occasion, tells a tale of Korea, written by the As this magazine goes to press, our
Our headquarters has been filled Chaplain Donald Werr, USAF, which HQ Office records Army Anniversary with guests, both chaplains and rela- will touch the hearts of millions of offerings have been received from more tives of men hospitalized in Washing- Americans. than 60 chapel groups. Our sincere ton. Definitely there is need for ex- THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN extends thanks to each participants
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NEXT ISSUE
A special expanded Handbook-Directory edition of THE MILITARY
CHAPLAIN will be released next FEATURES PAGE month. Individual copies will be dis- Fire Writes Finis for the Nasugbu Beach Chapel Center __Edwin F. Hall, Jr. 4 tributed at $1.00 each. Halos for Sale ..............-- --- ........------- ---- Stanton W. Salisbury 5
Names and addresses of all current Farewell to a Chaplain ..--------------- ------------------Maurice S. Sheehy 6
members will be listed in this an- Army Chaplains Celebrate 181st Anniversary ----_--- W. R. Fitzgerald 9
nual reference volume, along with ARTICLES
historical and vital information for They Bring Something Home--........ -----......... ... George J. Robertson 5
year-round usage. Travellers Attend Chapel .... ------ -- --.... ...... Reprint, Washington Star 5
Christian Literature and Its Use in Hospitals ...--- .. ... Baker C. Howland 8
First American Chapel on Malta ...... ....... . ---------Roy J. Honeywell 10
Open Letter to MCA Members -__ ..... -..................--------- George F. Rixey 13
The Cover Story Critique on Rehabilitation ................. ... ...........---- George W. Williams 14
Green fingers of summer foliage DEPARTMENTS
Green fingers of summer foliage Association News ..... ---------_.........----.... --President-Executive Secretar' 2
seem to caress Fort Monroe's lovely The Women's Page ------------------------------------- ... D. N. Sundloff 11
Chapel of the Centurion where per- Reports From the Field ...... -................. -- ------ -........ William Golder 12
sons of every race and creed have THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN found peace and comfort THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN
An accidental explosion occurring a Oficial publication o
century ago brought about the con- TEditor ------T- _MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATI Roy J. NHONEYWELL
cen ury ago bro ght abo t t e c n- Editor ......... ..................... ................ROY J. HONEYWELL
struction of The Chapel of the Cen- Editorial Board ..... ....... .. ROBERT PLUMB, MORRIS A. SANDHAUS, ANSELM M. KEEFE
turian in May, 1858 at Fort Monroe, News Editor, Director of Public Relations and Advertising ----.... --.----- D. N. SUNLOF
Research Editor .....F... . .. RiXEY
Virginia. Contributing Editors ...- ----------- JoHN K. BORNEMAN, MARTIN POCH, ORA COHEE
Lt. Julian M cAllister, ordered to Army Editor .. .. .. -- ------------ - -- ------W ----- R. FITZGERALD
N avy E ditor -.. .... . .... .. .-.--- --. .---. ---- -------.- -- C H E LLIOTT
duty with the U. S. Army Ordnance Art Consuant ..--.-- ------ --- JOSEPHINE COBB
Corps before the Civil War, was one Executive Committee: The President, VicePresidents, Executive Secretary, Editor of
of three officers who survived an ex- PRESIDENT The Military Chaplain, and all past Presipos in the garrison's laboratory. MAURICE S. SEH dents, Secretary-Treasurers, and Editors. plosion in the garrison's laboratory. MAURICE S. SHEEHY Advisory Committee: Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) He conceived the idea of a church to AREA VICE-PRESIDENTS Patrick J. Ryan, RADM Edward B. Harp, I. CHARLES P. MALUMPHY Jr., USN, ChC, Chaplain (Col.) William symbolize his prayer of Thanksgiving II. MARLESTIN C. MALUMPHY .Moran, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Sidney .
to God. ILI HAROLTI .SNDR Crinpton, and Chaplain, (Lt. Col.) Alto God. IllI. HAROLD G: SANDERS ford V. Bradley.
Th orso iscuch esadlV. GEORGE J. McMURRAY ford V. Bradley.
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
The doors of his church, he said, V. FRANK L. WHITE Washington Chapter-W. Harold Snape, would always be open, and everyone, vi. STEPHEN BARRON 4116 Stanford, Chevy Chase, Md. regardless of his religious preference, VICE PRESIDENTS AT LARGE New York Chapter-A. B. Tintner, V.A.
Hospital, Brooklyn 9, N. Y.
would be assured a warm welcome. JOHN K. BORNEMAN Chicago Chapter-George H. Cooper, 219 EDWARD L. R,ELSON W. Evergreen St., Wheaton. Ill. The architect chosen was Richard JOSHUA L. GOLDBERG Los Angeles Chapter-C. Pardee Erdman,
Upton and the Chapel was dedicated VERNON M. GOODHAND 1025 Arden Road, Pasadena 5, Calif.
Upton and the Chapel was dedicated STANTON W. SALISBURY Puget Sound Chapter-E. W. Andrews, U. S. to Cornelius, patron saint of military WILLIAM J. REIls Naval Station, Seattle, Wash.
HOUSE COMMITTEE South Puget Sound Chapter-Ned R. Graves, men (Acts 10). IVAN L. BENNETT Assistant Post Chaplain, Fort Lewis, WashThe building has undergone little FREDERICK C. REYNOLDS ington
ALVA J.' BRASTED Golden Gate Chapter-George L. Markle, change since its dedication. The MORRIS A. SANDHAUS 602-30 Ave., San Francisco, Calif.
A. S. GOODYEAR Tidewaler Chapter-Leland N. Edmunds, stained glass window in the center of LEIGi oN E. HARRELL, SR. 1344 23d St., Newport News, Va. the chancel is dedicated to Col. Mc- EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Chesapeake Bay Chap ter-J ames L. Harley, AND REASRER4501 N. Charles St., Baltimore 10, Md. Alister (1823-1887). Many of the ap- AND TREASURER Delaware Chapter--Park W. Huntington, 715
Aosstmer (182e- mm any of t p- WILLIAM COLDER W. 37th Street, Wilmington, Del.
pointments are memorial gifts of faith- Boston Chapter-William E. Austill, 299 ful worshippers. Weston Road, Wellesley 81, Mass.
During its more than 98 years, meditation and prayer in the Chapel at VOLUME XXIX AUGUSTSEPTEMBER, 1956 NUMBER 7 Old Point Comfort have brought peace -FIFTY CENTS PER COPYand comfort to thousands. Woodrow Articles in this magazine express the point of view of the authors only and not necessarily those of
Wilson often worshipped here during the Association or of the Services.
Wilson often worshipped here during Published by The Military Chaplains Association monthly January thru May, and bi-monthly for the troubled years of 1916, and Presi- June-July (Summer) and August-September (Fall) and November-December (Holiday) and Special Handbook Directory in October. Publication office, 3110 Elm Avenue, Baltimore Md. Editorial and dent Eisenhower's son, Major John Executive offices, 1710 Sixteenth St., N. W. Washington 9, D. C. Entered as Second Class Eisenhower, was wed here, as was Mrs. Matter at Washington, D. C., additional entry at Baltimore, Maryland, under the act of March 3, 1879 at the special rate of mailing. This magazine is mailed to all members of the Gordon Oosting, daughter of General Chaplains Association. Subscriptions to all others not eligible for membership are $5.00 per calendar year. Foreign subscriptions (non-members) are $6.00 per calendar year. Special Library Rate, I and Mrs. Mark Clark. years for $12.00. write for dctails on Bundle Plan.
Fire Writes Finis for
NASUGBU BEACH CHAPEL CENTER
(A first-hand report on last year's assignment becomes a final tribute. . This manuscript was prepared before last month's fire demolished the Chapel Center at
Yokohama.)
By Chaplain (Capt.) Edwin F. Hall, Jr.
Protestant Chaplain assigned to Nasugbu Beach
Chapel Center, May 1955-May 1956. Now stationed at 588th Engr. Bn (Constr.), Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
'"Sometimes
when the fog lies
as a blanket over
the city of Yokohama, I can determine the position of my vessel ligious Training program, are added from the light on conveniences.
the tower-cross of The program reaches over 17.000 the Nasugbu Beach Chapel Center". contacts monthly in a spiritual, eduSo spoke the captain of one of the cational, or social way. ships frequently entering that Japa- Sunday morning worship services atnese port. tract over 400 servicemen and their
Physically and spiritually the Na- families, plus 450 children enrolled in sugbu Beach Chapel Center overlooks Sunday School. An active group of the military dependent housing area teen-agers meet twice weekly for Bible (1,000 homes) in the city of Yoko- study, devotional programs, religious hama. Its program has been particu- films and Christian fellowship. An enlarly adapted to meet the needs of thusiastic Junior Choir of 60 boys and servicemen and their families from all girls from 6 to 12 years of age sing for branches of the military who are sta- the opening exercises of the Sunday tioned in that area. School and before the chapel congreThe main sanctuary of the Chapel gation about every eight weeks. The comfortably seats 500, the "Little" Senior Choir, with 35 members-a maChapel is used for devotional services, jority being teen-agers, is directed by monthly family pot-luck suppers are weddings or baptisms. New offices for a Department of Army civilian who sponsored by the Protestant Women's Catholic and Protestant Chaplains has served for almost five years. Guild. have connecting reception rooms and Each summer an annual two-week Japanese American relations have office space, and the fully equipped training program is held for children. been strengthened by the spiritual and kitchen has two social rooms serving The Daily Vacation Bible School for material support given local Japanese groups numbering 80 to 150. An adja- tI955 averaged 424 daily in the facili- churches, orphanages, old people's cent parking lot, a large patio facing ties provided by the government-a homes, and other religious and welfare Yokohama Bay, and a nearby public grade and high school building at the projects. Every agency of the chapel school open for overflow sessions of foot of chapel hill. is interested in assisting a local group the Sunday School and Summer Re- From 80-100 women meet each of Japanese Christians who are trying Monday morning for a devotional pe- to buy land where they may erect a riod followed by a "Coffee Hour." A house of worship. A similar project monthly luncheon, trips to various was begun by the chapel several years places of cultural interest, participa- ago for the Honmoku Church, and tion in Mission project activities, visi- this Japanese church is now self-suptation to denominational mission cen- porting. ters, schools and orphanages, as well as Indelible memories of the Nasugbu Beach Chapel are etched in the hearts
The Shinkoysasu Kindergarten here pictured of the military families who have woris part of the May Golder Memorial Church, shipped there. Although the building established by MDW Chaplain William is now destroyed, the Christian mesGolder (MCA Exec. Sec.) during his tour in sage of faith and hope implanted in Japan. The Pastor, Rev. Jos. Sugimoto was
Chaplain Golder's classmate, knew his moth- the hearts of those who lived near er, and named the church in her memory. Chapel Hill will keep on glowing.
THEY BRING SOMETHING
HOME! HALOS FOR SALE
BY GEORGE J. ROBERTSON =- By Rear Admiral S. W. Salisbury, USN, Ret. Director of the United Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Offices in Blair, Nebraska
It is never too late to get caught in the machinations
To see young men returning home of a practical joker. This fact I learned after I had from the service accept positions of re- reported as first Fleet Chaplain of the Atlantic Fleet sponsibility in the church has been just after the close of World War II. In my own one of the most heartening experi- mind the days of kidding were over and my new posiences of my post-war ministry. tion required that some semblance of dignity be preThey bring to their community and served in and around Building 142 at the Naval Base, church a much-needed broadening of Norfolk, Virginia. Furthermore, many of my war time outlook on life and a deeper under- associates among the senior chaplains were scattered standing of what Christian faith can far and wide. These troublesome characters had been authors of "The mean to individuals and to nations. Proper Approach Program," "The Cigar Consumers' Club" and "The Order
I can think of five such GI's who of the Bleeding Heart." So it seemed safe to assume the mien of an oldwere elected to the office of deacon in time sea dog, impressed with and anxious to carry on the dignified traditheir church. Others served as trustees tions of the code of a senior naval officer. Little did I know! or leaders of the young adult group One day, there arrived in the mail, addressed to me personally, an ansponsored by the congregation. nouncement over, of all people, MY signature. This paper went on to say
One of my GI deacons was stationed that I had noticed the wide-spread activity of the Naval Service in the for several months on Guam. He ac- disposal of surplus materials and, not being adverse to making a fast buck, cepted the opportunity to teach Sun- wished to take this means to announce an immediate offer to a number of day school in a nearby church while my friends, prior to a public sale, of a large assortment of SURPLUS he was there. When he received sea HALOS. The notice went on to say that upon assuming the duty of Fleet duty again, members of this church Chaplain, I had discovered a large warehouse full of these items, discarded presented him with a beautiful billfold by men and women returning to civilian life, and would welcome inquiries as a token of appreciation for his concerning the needs, specifications, and bids from trustworthy persons or work. You see, the church in which he organizations.
had been offering his services was not Hardly had I read this astounding bit of flippant chicanery when the even a Lutheran church, the members yeoman told me there was a long distance call from Hollywood, California. felt that in a sense he had been serv- It purported to be one of the "Big Wheels" of MGM who asked me to give ing beyond the call of duty. serious consideration to the proposition about to be made by one of their
During shore leave in Japan, this Vice-presidents. Naturally, I assumed the Personnel Department was looksame GI deacon made it a point to ing for a technical advisor for "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition," visit several of our Lutheran mission but, No. It was the 46th Vice president in charge of purchases who wished stations in the area. Many Christian to secure a few bent halos for three of their stars in the belief that they servicemen, no doubt, take such op- could be straightened out. portunities to observe the Church's Then there was a telegram from an alleged Marine who preferred to rework in our missions in various coun- main anonymous and who wished to recover his war-time halo even if it tries. These visits are a great encour- were a little on the tarnished side because of disuse in World War II. The agement to the missionaries and a next day there were letters from all over the country asking about halos for source of valuable information to the square-heads, egg heads, and swelled heads. Some inquired about broken men. halos, which could be repaired with do it yourself kits. These missives purMuch has been said about the moral ported to come from teachers, preachers policemen, firemen, housewives, breakdown of some of our service per- and practically every known vocation. But, the crowning blow was when a sonnel. You who read these lines are polite but icy inquiry came from the Chief of Navy Chaplains asking in closer to this reality than those of us formal language, "How come? Why was Chaplain Salisbury engaging in who serve on the home scenes. With- trade? Why was he dealing in articles usually handled by the Chief of out minimizing the awful seriousness Chaplains? Why was he aiding and abetting ridicule of the ministry in genof this situation, I want to emphasize eral and the chaplaincy in particular?" Then, in small type, "But, conthe fact that there are many Christian fidentially, did Salisbury have an almost new broad stripe halo at a reasonmen and women in the armed forces able price?" (The Chief had just made Rear Admiral.)
who prove that Christians can take it! I was sure, by this time, that the perpetrators were members of the We see them as they return as mature clergy who were enjoying my reactions to this kidding. But, No, the author Christian leaders and members of the was none other than "Mary" Miles,* whose nickname should be "Merry," church. long known to his friends as a clever person, a devoted member of the U. S.
Navy, and above all, the ultimate in practical jokers.**
Because the Holy Spirit had created
in them a living, active faith in Christ *Rear Admiral Milton E. Miles, USN, now Commander, Third Naval District, as their personal Saviour and constant New York, N. Y.
**The Military Chaplain, dedicated to justice and equality for all, has asked Companion, they were able to keep Admiral Miles to indicate how he ever came to associate Admiral Salisbury and their moral balance and realize that halos.
"in everything God works for good
with those who love him."
To list all the factors which God most cases, the consecrated services of letters and literature from the pastor used to keep these men and women the Christian chaplains and Service at home-these, too, made a difference. strong is not possible, but we are sure Center pastors also figured. Daily But the guiding hand behind all of that the Bible was -a basic one. In prayers of parents and friends and the these was God's.
August-September, 1956 5
The sun shone brightly over a glasslike ocean, but a ship was weeping.
Captain, officers, salty old warrants and F w ell To a Chap ain chiefs, were paying tribute from the
heart to one who, like his Master, had By Rear Admiral Maurice S. Sheehy, ChC USNR come across the waters to strengthen (Reprinted from "The Catholic Digest" August, 1956) and console them.
In my calendar, the day was Sunday, July 31, 1955. I was on my annual cruise as a naval chaplain. On never before saw such competition in July 9 I had gone aboard the USS apthe navy. All the young officers not IManchester. gat stations rolled up their sleeves. EnMan chester.
Two letters drew me to this ship. listed men stood like sentinels at the Two letters drew me to this ship.
One letter from from a Merchant Ma- portals of death, anxious to help in rine skipper, Capt. Dale Collins. The saving a life.
rine As a priest, I have always felt it my captain, because of his remarkable rec- As a priest, I have always felt it my ord in the 2nd World War, the taking duty to tell the truth to one who is dying. At 8 P.M., I faced up to that
in of five ships on the first echelon of duty. landing operations, had received the "Ernie," I said, "we'regoing to say grea honr ofbeig th onl resrve"Ernie," I said, "we're, going to say great honor of being the only reserve those prayers, together, and then I'll officer transferred to the regular navy help you make an act of contrition; to command a cruiser.help you make an act of contrition; to command a cruiser and if you don't mind, I'd like to say
The other letter was from the chaplain, Ernst Wolfram. Ernie, as I soon some prayers out of my own ritual." learned to call him, was a Lutheran, He graspe d my hand. We said some thing of but he wanted the Catholic men on which I am ashamed. My voice broke, his ship to have services en route to broke, his ship tour of duty in the West Pacific. and I could not restrain my tears.
From the moment I came aboard, Lt. Ernest A. Wolfram, Jr., ChC, USN He nodded gravely, "I know." These October 13, 1922-July 31. 1955 were the last words I heard him say, Ernie could not do enough for me. Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, save when half conscious he repeated Had his own father, a professor at Commissioned on March 24, 1948 again and again, "I want to go home. Saint Johns Lutheran college, Win- Heagain andid again home, "I wanbot to go hoursme." field, Kansas, come aboard, he could Ernie walked into my room without later, even before the operation could not have received more considerate a twinkle in his eye. "I'm real sick," be performed. Every man on the ship treatment, he said simply. had the bad news by midnight.
It is hard to be both a priest and an "Let's go to sick bay," I urged, "and It was Saturday night, and we were admiral. Ernie gave the boys-and the find out what's wrong." still three days from Japan. officers-the word as soon as I came "I've been there," he said, "and the stillFor a professor (at the Catholicn. aboard. "Call him Father," he told doctor gave me some medicine. But I For a professor (at the Catholic them, "and don't be afraid of his can't keep anything on my stomach. University of America), I have had stars." II never felt this way before." more than my share of funeral services. The admiral's quarters on the Man- I am not unfamiliar with death. This one was different. Every man chester were located across the gang- How could I be, I who had been not at his duty station jammed into way from those of the chaplain. I saw chaplain on land and sea in wartime? the stern. Ernie 20 times a day. Always he wore I, who began my first day on the old What I said was simple, but it came a smile. Saratoga with a-burial at sea? from the heart. "There were many While I did my work as a priest, Yet nothing in my experience pre- qualities which endeared your chaplain he told me about his school days, his pared me for the next 36 hours. The to us, his shipmates: his cheerful smile, wonderful parents, the girl he had young priest in my novel had just his sparkling enthusiasm; his keen symjust married in California, his hopes died; the young chaplain, if I might pathy, his simplicity, and his honesty. for the future. I also finished another trust my sixth sense, was dying; and I "Yet, in a sense, I think he was a novel, The Priestly Heart. marched into the valley of death with thief, a good thief. He had stolen
We had great fun, Ernie and I, both him as far as I might go. from heaven a dream of peace and aboard ship and at Honolulu. We At noon, after keeping watch over good will among men and he strove swam at Waikiki beach, and he left Ernie all morning, I wanted to bring earnestly to impart that dream to his me panting in my effort to keep my him food. He could not eat. Half shipmates. The tears I have seen on 57 years abreast of his 32. jestingly, I said, "If a Lutheran were this ship today are due to the fact that
Knowing how I love the navy, he really sick, what prayers would he death has taken something fine from teased me a bit. "Maybe I ought to want a Catholic priest to say for him?" out your lives. Is it not possible that go back to a civilian parish and be a He indicated a few. Meanwhile, I he took that something to his Father's pastor again," he suggested. He had began to pass the, word to all men, house?" been a pastor in Portland, Ore. Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish, that Three days later, Ernie and I both
"You belong to the navy," I said the Manchester needed to do some left the Manchester, I to fly on to heatedly, "The men love you. You praying for its chaplain. Formosa,- Okinawa, the Philippines, should give your whole life to it." I We sent out a helicopter to pick and home. There was no ceremony think he agreed with me. up two other doctors in the cruiser when Ernie's body was lowered over
There wasn't a cloud in the sky on division. They examined Ernie. They the side in Yokosuka to be flown home. July 30. But a cloud came into my had long faces, too. An immediate None was needed. Everyone just took life after I had said Mass and had operation was decided upon. off his hat, wiped his eyes, and carried breakfast. A call went for blood donors. I on as a sailor should.
6 The Military Chaplain
RAF Memorial Fund
Great Britain's Royal Air Force is
making plans to rebuild the historic Church of St. Clement Danes in the
Strand, wrecked by a fire bomb in
1941, as the central church of the
RAF, and to serve as a perpetual
shrine of RAF remembrance.
United States Air Force Chaplains
have volunteered their aid in supporting the project during 1956.
Chaplain (Col) Leslie F. Zimmerman, Third Air Force Staff Chaplain
recently contacted RAF Chaplain-inChief A. S. Giles, and with Third Air
Force Commander Maj. Gen. R. C.
Wilson, enthusiastically accepted the
underwriting of a $75,000 memorial
fund to install a new organ, the equal
of any instrument in the city of
London.
St. Clement Danes in the Strand,
whose beginnings go back to the 9th
Century, was wrecked on a night in
May, 1941 by a German fire-bomb.
Restoration has already begun on the
gaunt scarred walls.
With the installation of the organ
and a memorial plaque, the USAF will
prepare a memorial book listing all At a surprise ceremony in the Office of General Nathan A. Twining, Chief of Staff, the USAF the names of those who died in Chief of Air Force Chaplains was officially adopted by the boys and girls of Hughes Memorial School, Danville, Va. A delegation of the orphans presented a scroll which read: England in World War II while serv- Recognizing that by his service to God and man as CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS OF THE UNITED ing with the U.S. Army Corps. A spe- STATES AIR FORCE he has truly lived as a brother to all mankind, out of affection and cial chapel offering is authorized for gratitude, do humbly adopt Major General Charles I. Carpenter as our SPECIAL BROTHER 16 September, a significant date locally and pray for the blessings of God upon him always. since it is The Battle of Britain-Sunday. Individual donations are wel- Travelers Can Attend Airport Church Services comed. Address: St. Clement Danes
Appeal Fund, HQ Third AF, APO Innovation by Air Force Chaplains at Washington National Airport (MATS) reported by 125, New York, N. Y. The Evening Star, Washington, D. C. (Reprint of item Saturday, July 21, 1956)
The old lady looked around her, D. Sundloff, Protestant chaplain of the blinking at the noise and confusion of 1254th Air Transport Group, Military a busy airline terminal Air Transport Service, and the Rev.
She had just learned that her flight Joseph M. Snee, civilian auxiliary MANUSCRIPTS to Boston to visit her married daughter Roman Catholic Chaplain of the ANT D was delayed, and she would have a group, wanted to make their services WANTED long wait. available to persons waiting for planes.
On the first Sunday in March the plan
Professional observations and Usually she went to church on Sun- On the first Sunday in March the plan went into effect.
experiences of Armed Forces day morning, but that was out of the went into effect.
The signs in the main terminal,
Chaplains are wanted for pub- qchurhestion today. Tand shee wuereld never cards displayed at each airline counter, lication in THE MILITARY CHAP- be able to find her way into Washing- and two announcements each Sunday LAIN. ton to attend a service. morning over the loudspeaker invite passengers to attend the services. LimSubmit typewritten copy, in Her thoughts were interrupted by ousines are waiting to whisk churchtriplicate, with author's biogra- the loudspeaker. The steady drone of goers to Protestant and Catholic servp and illustrative black-and- flight information was abruptly re- ices at the MATS chapel. On Saturphy and illustrative black-and- placed by a warm friendly voice saying: days, transportation is provided to white glossy photographs, with "Morning church services are available Jewish services at the Aquadas Achim signed release for consideration on the airport for those who wish to Congregation in Alexandria. by the MCA Editorial Board. attend. Inquire at the limousine stand "Numerous people are taking adUnused manuscripts will be re- for free transportation. vantage of the services," says Chaplain turned upon request. This lady was one of many travelers Sundloff. "They are made possible now able to attend church during a by the co-operative efforts of military Address: Editor, Sunday morning stopover at National and civilian persons who have sought
Military Chaplains Associations Airport, thanks to the co-operation of to meet an existing need. We hope
1710 Sixteenth Street N.W. military chaplains, airport and airline that other transportation terminals of
Washington 9, D. C. officials, and Airport Transport, Inc. large cities will take similar steps to It all started because Capt. Frederick provide worship services for travelers."
August-September, 1956 7
CHRISTIAN LITERATURE AND ITS USE IN HOSPITALS
related to human need, designed to
By Chaplain Barker C. Howland, USN strengthen faith, inspire hope, encourage new resolve, and provide
(A paper prepared after consultation with Senior Chap- support."
lains John Schilling (Bethesda Naval Hospital), Alford
V. Bradley (Walter Reed Army Hospital), Dal Hurd Be careful to edit to eliminate lan(Veterans Administration Hospital), and Obert Kempton, guage and concepts which might be Chief Chaplain for the Association of Mental Hospital disturbing to mental patients. FreChaplains.) quently psychotic or deeply neurotic patients will deliberately twist or
distort even innocent expressions to
A rather facetious charge has been DO use literature which has a Bib- reinforce their own delusions. made that our Americans are no longer lical background, and make available The proper utilization of good The proper utilization of good
reading . I deny the charge, but Bibles, Testaments, and selected por- Christian literature can be a fine adqualify it by saying our countrymen tions of the Bible.unct to but never a substitute for the are reading the wrong things. . At Walter Reed Hospital there is a junct to but never a substitute for the When the soldier, sailor or airman is Bible and a New Testament at each Chaplain's own personal work among about to have an operation, or spend bedside, and thus no patient ever has patients. some time in the hospital, we feel that to make a request to a corpsman or a this may be a wonderful time to change nurse for a Testament, a request that LITERATURE FOR HOSPITAL USE his tastes in literature and get him some sick folk are too embarrassed to The Pastor's Hospital Ministry started on a serious consideration of make. By: Richard K. Young his relationships to God. The human being who has never (Southeastern Baptist Seminary) had occasion to pray before is almost Periodicals: Hospital Distribution of Christian Literature panic-stricken when he feels the need "Religion and Health"
(1) Discretion and discrimination for prayer, but does not know how to "Pastoral Psychology" should be exercised in distribution, say begin. Several fine little tracts devoted "Pastoral Care" Washington V.A. Chaplains. Consider to prayers have been prepared, and the FOR THE PATIENT: these quotations: Chaplain would do well to use these Personal Letter from Senior
"The most experienced of our in encouraging and aiding those who Chaplain
chaplains do no general distribution recognize the need of prayer. "Welcome Aboard"-Tract at
of religious literature, but just indi- The man or woman who is in a Bethesda Naval Hosp.
vidual distribution where we feel it great deal of pain awaiting an oper- Periodicals:
will do the most good." ation must confine his or her reading "The Secret Place" "Upper
"Too many Chaplains have used to possibly the Gospel of St. John, plus Room" "Forward"
literature as a crutch to their hospi- one of these prayer pamphlets. But Pamphlets:
tal ministry. Literature is only a sup once the operation is over and recovery Series by Rev. George S. Reamy plement-never a replacement." begins, or if the patient is in the hospi- (Meth. Com. on Chaplains) God (2) The passing out of all religious tal for a long stay, his or her reading is My Strength; Seeing the Inmaterial is the Chaplains' responsi- can be well-guided by placing in his or visible; One Way to Live; Unbility. It would seem meritorious to her hands some of the better material. seeing Reason; God's Word & provide for the rubber stamping of a Purpose for Distribution Man's Deed. Chaplain's OK on all literature dis- Proheositin "Prescription for Today" tributed. A guide for the Armed Forces (1) Enable the hospitalized individ- (Church Extension Service) "A Hospital Chaplains could well be ual to find God.... The rank and file Road to Recovery" by Robert adapted from the following statement may have spiritual resources, but they Rosche (Dept. of Publication & from the VA Department of Medicine are buried way down deep. Distribution, Nat'l Council of and Surgery Manual: (2) Christian literature should also Churches)
"The station librarian will refer enable a patient to meet up with dis- "Courage for Days of Illness"
unsolicited donations of religious appointment and discouragement "My Companion for Quiet literature to the Chaplain for his which can easily come, and should Hours" (Church World Press,
disposition. Such literature is ex- serve to give strength in battling pain Cleveland Ohio)
pendable. Distribution of religious and sorrow. "Prayer Booklets by Rev. J.
literature by others will be made Select Literature Designed for Special Francis F. Peak (First Baptist
only upon the approval and under Needs Church, Wildwood, N. J.)
the personal direction of each chap- Material should be provided for "When you Lose a Loved One"
lain by and for members of his cases of a special nature . the man by Rev. Peak.
own faith group." or woman who has had to lose a leg "My Hospital Prayer Book"
(3) The Hospital Chaplain should or an arm; the patient who has lost (National Lutheran Council) be familiar with the latest aids and his eyesight, and those who are mental- FOR SPECIAL CASES guides to minister to the sick and in- ly ill. Reach for the Sky By RAF firm. (See Literature List) A group of the Mental Hospital Pilot (Publisher: Norton)
DO NOT limit material used to that Chaplains prepared a good definition Talking Books (for Blind) issued by one denomination. Do not of devotional literature for the mental Library of Congress use pamphlets which denounce another patient: (Mentally Ill) Special portfaith, or give "scare" literature which "A brief inspirational presentation folio prepared by So. Carolina will have a negative impact on the for individual use, containing a re- State Hospital Chaplain patient's condition. ligious theme with a central idea
8 The Military Chaplain
ARMY CHAPLAINS CELEBRATE
181st ANNIVERSARY
29 July 1775-29 July 1956
As they enter another year of service to the men and women of the Army who have been placed in their charge, the Army Chaplains are determined to carry out to the fullest extent possible the promise contained in their moftto:
"They shall not walk alone."
Chief of Army Chaplains (Maj. Gen.) Patrick J. Ryan, left, Deputy Chief (Brig. Gen.) Frank A. Tobey, center, and Commanding General of the Military District of Washington (Maj. Gen.) J. G. Van Hauten, review parade of troops of the Third Infantry Regiment at Retreat Ceremonies, Fort Myer, Va., on Sunday 29 July "Today while the Army stands guard against the godless 1956. threat of militant communism, the dedicated clergymen of the Chaplaincy continue to perform with distinction in their historic role as the moral and spiritual leaders of the American Soldier.
W. G. WYMAN
General, U.S. Army, Commanding "Moral strength is perhaps the most vital asset that any Army Command
country can have-indeed, it is the one indispensable (HQ Continental Army Command) quality needed by any nation to be truly great. Think of the incalculable importance it has for a country thrust "While warfare expands in scope and becomes more into a position of world leadership, as ours has been. . complex in technology, the nature of man and of his We must build a bulwark of adherence to true moral and spiritual and social problems remains perennially involved spiritual values in every phase of our national life." in the search for enduring values."
PATRICK J. RYAN MAXWELL D. TAYLOR Chaplain (Major General) General, United States Army Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army Chief of Staff
Shown with host Chaplain Ryan at the Patton Hall Officers Club Anniversary reception are Maj. Gen. Van Hauten, and Public information Officer, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) W. R. Fitzgerald. Following the Retreat Parade, guests visited a tent exhibit erected under the direction of MDW Chaplain (Col.) William Moran, displaying Chaplains' field equipment for Protestant, Catholic and Jewish worship services and photographs depicting "Chaplains in Action."
August-September, 1956 9
THE FIRST AMERICAN CHAPEL ON MALTA
Ackley, USN, newly arrived in Naples, began to pay regular visits to Malta.
For several months combined services for American and British personnel were held once monthly in a local church with Chaplain Ackley as guest speaker. It was hoped that Americans would put down their roots in the local British churches, and some did. However, the desire for at least a Sunday school of their own became so insistent that a lay committee was organized and a Sunday school launched on the American base in Nevember 1955. The group met in the recreation hut each Sunday for a brief worship service, afterward separating to the I&cE hut and two small rooms in the galley for classes. On the Sundays when the chaplain came, the galley itself had to be used for both the Sunday school and the service which followed, and the clash of pots and pans so interfered with the worship that the commander designated an old Nissen hut as the future chapel and gave the work priority. The building was completely remodeled and sheathed inside with masonite. Windows and lights were An overflow congregation of 110 said, "This could not have been done provided, the floor tiled, and a large people witnessed the dedication of the as just a job. It took more than just vestibule added. The whole was first United States Navy chapel on an order or materials or manpower to painted white. The carpenter shop Malta on Palm Sunday, 25 March 1956. achieve this chapel." Chaplain Ackley built and stained an altar and pulpit This latest "Malta Story" is one of in accepting called attention to the Much volunteer labor was given to enthusiastic lay response to the growing family aspect of mutual cooperation this project. The result is a beautiful need for Sunday school and church which made the chapel possible. chapel which is the center of a growing facilities. Presenting the chapel for The story goes back some years. In work of great social and spiritual dedication, the commanding officer December 1954 Chaplain Charles W. value.
The Supply Chaplain at Army Terminals
Chaplain (Maj.) James K. McConchie Supply Chaplain, Oakland Army Terminal, Fort Mason, Calit
Both military and civilian personnel program, it is not sufficient for the tracts frequently eventuate in the refrequently express surprise when mili- Supply Chaplain to understand ecclesi- ceipt of substantial quantities of tary Chaplains are assigned to logistical astical nomenclature and usages; he donated religious items for oversea tasks. Just as in the civilian church also must be thoroughly familiar with shipment. Great monetary savings to organization certain clergymen are the various religious calendars and be the government result. called to administrative positions to conversant with individual denomi- In calendar year 1954, dollar savings keep the machinery running smoothly, national standards pertaining to manu- through ecclesiastical discounts on so in the Army Chaplain Service Chap- facture, packaging. handling, storage, 806,495 purchased items wer, lains rotate to administrative tasks $20,294.22. In addition, 496,855 items, from time to time. and issue of ecclesiastical equipment having a current commercial list price
One of the most unique of these He is in a position to maintain a value of $87,336.57, were donated. tasks is that of the Supply Chaplain at very effective liaison with religious and Supply Chaplain activities at Oakland an Army Terminal. At the present church goods supply houses, manufac- Army Terminal, therefore, were instrutime, one Army Supply Chaplain is at turers, and other sources for acquisi- mental in placing in oversea chaplain the Oakland Army Terminal, and one tion of religious type items at the as- supply channels a total of $170,113.05 at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. sured ecclesiastical discounts not norm- worth of religious equipment and
In providing the tools for effecting ally available to military procurement supplies with a total expenditure of the religious objectives of the overseas and contracting agencies. These con- $62,482.26.
10 The Military Chaplain
iJAe ?/Lomenj /2aqe
Third Army Chaplain Dedicates First WAC Chapel Mother's Day at a Naval Shipyard Chapel
Chaplain (Col) John F. Gaertner was guest speaker May 14 at Fort McClellan, Alabama, at the dedication of the only chapel in the U. S. Army built for WACs. The chapel is centrally located in the Women's Army Corps Center where the training of all WAC's for the U.S. Army is conducted.
Congratulating the WACs on their 14th anniversary as well as the dedication of the beautiful chapel which they had made an integral part of the essential facilities of the Center, Chaplain Gaertner said, "It is our prayer that in this house of worship God may draw near to you and you to God."
The six-candle gold candelabras on the altar were given by the WAC Officer Advanced class which graduated recently. The chimes were given by WAC officers of the Fifth Army, and a plaque at the rear of the chapel was donated by the Women's Army Corps Veterans Association of Chicago in memory of those who died in the service of their country. The plaque bears the inscription: "Their memory remains ever cherished, ever honored, ever alive." The WAC Officers Association has given $400 for beautification Mrs. Elaine D. LeVrouw, wife of BTI, Charles Le Vrouw, USS JOHN of the grounds, and the Third Army Welfare Fund pro- S. McCAIN, receives a leather bound new testament from the voided the air conditioning equipment. Norfolk Naval Shipyard Chaplain, J. F. Parker, on Mothers Day, in
vided the air conditioning equipment recognition of being the Chapel's Navy Wife whose husband has
In addition to the main sanctuary there is a Blessed rnost sea duty.
Sacrament Chapel provided for Catholic services, and a She said though she has lived alone many of the fifteen years smaller chapel furnished for the use of fellowship groups of married navy life, she has always wanted her husband to re-enlist. and weddings, plus offices for Protestant Chaplain (Maj) She enjoys the travel and the ways of navy life, has a nine-year-old
and weddings, plus offices for Protestant Chaplain (Maj) son, and is an active member of the USS JOHN S. McCAIN James E. Elliott, and Catholic Chaplain (Capt.) Charles B. "Minute Women" who serve all the ship's wives in matters of Knight. child care and personal welfare.
Women of the Chapel in Europe Hold First Convention
More than four hundred Women of the Chapel from Germany, France, England, Italy, Greece and Africa attended the first annual convention held 7 to 11 May at the General Walker Hotel, Berchtesgaden. Rapid growth of the organization followed their representatives planning session of 1955 which met at the call of the USAREUR Chaplain.
Mrs. James S. Griffes (Chaplain's wife at USAREUR Signal School) was appointed Convention Program Chairman and provided delegates with a 24-page booklet of yearlong chapter program suggestions.
Facts On Service Life Abroad Mrs. Irene Chrisman (extreme right) has her arms and hands busy
All American wives going overseas to live may obtain a on Sunday mornings at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Chapel Sunday SAll American wives going overseas to live may obtain a chool and Nursery. On Mother's Day she was assisted by her husworld-wide answering service from the files now set up by band (extreme left), Misses Nancy Curran and Patricia Parker. the American Foreign Service Wives Association in Washington, D. C. (Mrs. Raymond A. Hare, President)
The Wives File Chairman, Mrs. Robert W. Tucker, Wanted: Reporters for the Women's Page
Alexandria, Va., says the reports by members who have re- Write a brief essay: I'M GLAD I'M A CHAPLAIN'S turned from overseas within the past six months answer WIFE BECAUSE . File a record with your Chapel/Post the intimate family details of daily life unavailable from Women's group activities with the M.C.A. Send in local other sources. news stories and photos with:
"We know that the mind and memory of a mother are
the best possible source of first hand information for other 1) Name of religious military organization mothers," says Mrs. Tucker. 2) Meeting Place
Questioners should include their destination, the num- 3) 1956-57 Officers
ber and age of their children, and their husband's assign- 4) Special Program & Welfare Activities ment to obtain contact with a Foreign Service Wife with a ADDRESS: THE EDITOR, MILITARY CHAPLAIN, similar past assignment. 1710 16th St., N.W., Wash. 9, D. C.
August-September, 1956 11
_Jewish Chaplaincy, National Jewish r F Welfare Board.
> Chaplain (Lieut.) John E. Zoller
(Methodist) and Chaplain (Lieut.)
- Fort Dix Chaplains were commend- sic Languages and the Humanities at Leon S. Darkowski (Roman Catholic) ed for the part they played in caring California Concordia College, Oak- were chosen recently from several for the victims and survivors of the land, California, and is Chaplain of score Navy Chaplains who volunteered B-119 crash that occurred on the Fort the Monterey Peninsula Chapter ROA, for the second of the United States Dix Reservation. Col. Richard H. Eck- as well as a Past Department Chap- Navy's Antarctic expeditions. These hardt, Commanding Officer of the U.S. lain of the State of California. Chaplains will relieve the two ChapArmy Hospital, stated that "the Chap- P American and Southern Baptist lains who have been "way down unlains performed their duties in the Chaplains of the Armed Forces met der" for almost a year, Chaplain John finest possible manner, and were of recently in the Hawaiian Area and C. Condit and Chaplain Peter Bol. great assistance to medical personnel heard Dr. C. Oscar Johnson, St. Louis > Gearing his ministry to the times, in rendering the type of care that we Baptist pastor. Chaplain M. S. Ernstmeyer boarded a are proud of." 0- During a recent United States helicopter and flew over to the sub> USAF Chaplain (Maj.) Herschel H. Sixth Fleet visit to the Dodecanese Is- marine, the USS CATFISH, at sea on Day, 4th Fighter Day Wing Chaplain land, of Rhodes, Greece, the following the way to Japan and held worship at Chitose, won third place in the named Chaplains met and discussed services and counselling with any of "Freedom Foundations" letter-writing church affairs and functions: Cdr. Rob- the men who desired to talk with the contest. His essay entitled "My Stake ert Sassaman, Cdr. Robert J. Schneck, Chaplain. in the American Way" won for him Lieut. Donald Wilson and Lieut. Ernest > Chaplain (Col.) Silas E. Decker, the George Washington honorary med- R. Lineberger. Second Army Chaplain and Chaplain al and a congratulatory letter from O Chaplain (Col.) William J. Moran, (Lt. Col.) Paul E. Winslow, Post ChapGen. Nathan A. Twining. Command Chaplain of. the Military lain, have been busy with the details D Chaplain Larry D. O'Kelley termi- District of Washington, celebrated the of the blueprints of the Post Chapel nated his service in the Navy on 3 25th anniversary of his ordination to to be built at the Chemical Center in July and has returned to Arkansas the priesthood recently, the near future. where he expects to take a parish. His 0 The Commander of the 313th AD 0 Fifth Army Chaplain Departures: present mailing address is 408 East F has written a letter of appreciation Chaplain Robert L. Schock to USARStreet, Russellville, Arkansas: concerning the work of Chaplain (1st EUR, Chaplain Fred W. Niermann to 0 Chaplain Michael Frimenko has Lt.) Oscar L. Sylvester and Chaplain USAREUR, Chaplain John F. Slee to been assigned recently to MSTS serv- (1st Lt.) Thomas H. Cosgrove, the site AFFE (Korea). ice. He is a member of the Russian Chaplains for the 51st FIW. New Arrivals: Fort Leonard Wood, Orthodox Church. His previous duty At Itami Air Base, Japan, a new Missouri-Chaplains William C. Shure, was with the Third Marine Division. project, "Know Your Missionaries" has Robert Herndon and Fred M. Mueller. > Chaplain (Col.) Edward T. Dona- gotten under way. Each guest Mis- > Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William E. Aushue, Commandant of the Chaplain sionary speaker talks on the various till, former Executive Secretary of the School, received the Annual Cross- phases of his particular mission. MCA, was recently elected President of roads Award presented this year post- 0 St. Mary's Sodality, of Kadena Air the Boston Chapter of the Association. hunmously to Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Base, sponsored a carnival to raise Chaplain Austill is now at the VeterKapaun from r. Bernard L. Schu- money for Okinawan Catholic Mis- ans Administration Hospital in Bosbert, producer of Crossroads, weekly sions on 20 April. Approximately $700 ion. television show, at ceremonies held at
Fort Slocum's Gallery of Remem- was raised for the Missions. The Board of Trustees of Catawba brance at The Chapel Center. At Nagoya, Japan, Mr. J. C. Pen- College, Salisbury, North Carolina, has
SAbraham Friedman, veteran group ney (J. C. Peniiey and Company) was conferred the honorary degree of Docworker, was recently named adminis- the guest speaker at the Protestant tor of Divinity on the Chief of Navy trative assistant to the Director of the Sunday Night Services at the American Chaplains, RAdm. Edward B. Harp, Jr. Jewish Welfare Board's Armed Serv- Village Chapel. Mr. Penney spoke on Chaplain Harp delivered the baccaices Division. For the past four years his life as related to applying the laureate sermon at Catawba on June ices Division. For the past four years teachings of Christ to the business third. Mr. Friedman has been serving as worid.
USA-JWB area director in San Diego, world. a Chaplain Samuel Sobel, Jewish California. 0 Congratulations to Chaplain Alan Chaplain with the United States Pa Eight Dominican Sisters of Our Gibbons who was recently informed of cific Fleet in Hawaii, has been awardLady, Star of the Sea Parish, Bremer- his selection for a Regular Navy com- ed the honorary degree of Doctor of ton, Washington, were guests of Cap- mission. Education by Jackson College, Hawaii. tain John T. Hayward, USN, ChC, 0 USN Chaplain W. T. Kennedy re- The award was granted for his accomaboard the Super Aircraft Carrier, ports considerable success with a chil- plishments in the field of religious USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, dren's choir during a recent Caribbean and intercultural education. during a recent voyage from Bremer- run on board the THOMAS. Chaplain Robert J. White has been ton to Seattle. D Catholic Retreats for Army Chap- elevated to the office of Domestic Pre> Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard T. Du- lains in Europe were scheduled in May late by Pope Pius XII, and resides Brau, has conducted a field trip this and were led by the Rt. Rev. Monsignor presently at Old Orchard, Maine. summer in the Humanities for clergy- John K. Ryan, Catholic University of Chaplain (Col.) John A. Dunn, senmen and teachers in France. His tour America. ior supervisory Chaplain for the Far included several spots rich in World Retreats for Jewish Chaplains in East, has been appointed a MonWar II remembrances. At present June were directed by Rabbi Aryeh signor, and also serves as Vicar DeleChaplain DuBrau is professor of Clas- Lev, Director of the Commission on gate.
12 The Military Chaplain
CHAPLAIN T. C. MILLER FORMER MCA PRESIDENT RETIRES HONORED
> Eleventh Naval District Chaplain, A letter from President Eisenhower Rear Admiral Thornton C. Miller (Dis- was read at the 50th anniversary of ciples of Christ) retired on 30 June, the ordination of Dr. N. M. Ylvisaker 1956, after 36 years' Navy service, on July 22, celebrated by his College Chaplain Miller came into the Navy Lutheran Church at 6650 Montezuma Chaplaincy in 1920; was District Chap- Road, Minneapolis, Minn. lain at Pearl Harbor when the Japa- President Eisenhower wrote: nese attacked in 1941. He served as "Certainly, you can look back on a Seventh Naval District Chaplain dur- life well invested in the highest of ing World War II, and later became callings. As president of the Chaplains Assistant Director for Visitation of the Association during World War II, and Chaplains Division, Washington, D. C., as service commissioner of the National and visited installations all over the Lutheran Council during that same world. period, you rendered service of a vital Chaplain Miller has said: and far-reaching kind. "To be a chaplain in the Armed "I want to join with your many Forces is an unusual experience. War friends in wishing you a rewarding is not and never will be the force day of memories and satisfaction in Rear Admralr Thornton C. Miller which will bring peace. Christ is the the work you have done and a happy
ChC, USN, Re+. Prince of Peace. He gives us the way outlook upon the years that lie ahead."
to secure peace. . A Chaplain has Dr. Ylvisaker, 74, was ordained in St. only one purpose, one reason for ex- Paul, Minn. and has served as pastor JEWISH CHAPLAINS REPORT istence, and that is to witness by word since 1951 at College Church.
o Eighteen Jewish Chaplains were and action to the love and power of
I igheenJewshChalais wre God. "
assigned to active duty in June and God ten more will report in August in time 1957 to officiate at GI services for Rosh The National Evening Hymn Memorial Hashanah (Sept. 6-7) and Yom Kippur Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery (Sept. 14-15). rings out a Nation's gratitude to her
Of the 18 new chaplains, 11 are at heroes with
the Army Chaplain School, Ft. Slo- "wt he cum, and have been given their base i assignments: I R assinmets:SCRIPTURE VERSES Richard S. Belson, Fort Leonard
Wood, Mo.; Stanley Bramnick, Fort Magnificent picPolk, La.; Abraham D. Feffer, Fort tures show the Hood, Tex.; Donald Frieman, Fort power and peace Jackson, S. C.; Harold Halpern, Fort of God's world in nature. WelGordon, Ga.; Murray I. Lerer, Fort cored as a Benning, Ga.; Alvin I. Lieberman, git-bought Fort Sill, Okla.; Joseph S. Lukinsky, quickly when Fort Knox, Ky.; David Winston, Fort offered by Bliss, Tex.; Roy Rosenberg, Fort Hua- church groups. chuca, Ariz.; and Norman Twersky, We will imprint Fort Lewis, Wash. calendars with your message.
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truth will make you free." (Reports city State
0 Laymen's Sunday is planned for on your services will be welcomed by *10= : :* 21 October 1956. The theme is: "The editors of THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN.)
August-September, 1956 13
CRITIQUE ON REHABILITATION
By Chaplain (Major) George. W. Williams
USAREUR Rehabilitation Center
Rehabilitation is one of those am- I will be with you in a few minutes." biguous terms from which one gains At the psychological moment, I turned no great profit when trying to com- to him and asked: "Well John, what press its meaning into the limits of a gives?" He started to state his probformal definition. There are a number lem. But this problem became one of points from where one can ap- where no advice needed to be given came a voice, "Come to the Cell Block. proach the subject, to mention a few: at the end. Instead he merely thanked A man tried to commit suicide." I Home and community . church and me. I knew John, and I knew he rushed to the Cell Block where I found school. For the serviceman, these wanted someone in whom he had faith the guards upset. I then had a long should have laid the foundation for just to listen to him. I can go on and private talk with the prisoner-about two-fold citizenship long before his on with these types of problems. None everything but what I was called for. coming into the army. were tough in the sense of toughness. Then I attempted to leave; stopped
The failure in some important areas suddenly, and said: "What's that little of the above institutions makes our Unforgettable Problems blood doing on your wrist?" I looked work very difficult at times. We are I am selecting two problems from at him just as surprisedly as he did at working with young men who have my files to present. A prisoner came me. I broke the silence and said, "You not only failed to make the proper to my office last year and asked me to didn't do a very good job; I believe transition from civilian to military life, marry him. During our chat, I dis- you could have done better." I took but should have been put on the right covered that he was very much in love my seat again and said, "Pvt. road during their youth, with his young wife whom he had not tell me about your problems."
seen in about three years. That par- Making the story short, Pvt. General Experiences ticular day was his anniversary, and was the product of a broken home.
I came into the army in February he merely wanted me to reread the He had put his age up to enlist; had, 1942 and have always been associated Marriage Vows-which I gladly did. his way before being and when not in with stockades, guardhouses, and re- After this unique marriage ceremony, trouble; and had been a leader in his habilitation centers in conjunction to I was told how his communications little gang in Chicago. . Now, like my other duties in and out of the from his wife had decreased from a kid, he wanted out. But instead of States. I have served men in confine- weekly letters to maybe one in two receiving a 368 discharge as planned, ment everywhere I have been assigned months. He also confided information he had been sent to be rehabilitated. and I have seen every kind of problem received from other reliable sources And his attempted suicide was aimed imaginable presented. Most of these . he had developed a don't care at still getting that 368 which he problems could have been solved by attitude . result, he was sent to the. wanted. the men presenting them. Most prob- Center.
lems are time problems. By its nature, this problem became Your Sense of Responsibility
I remember when Pvt. John Doe more personal than the hundreds of I only wish that our basic institution came into my office with what he others. I wrote his wife and had the (the family) and all other institutions thought was a serious problem. As a Red Cross put in a health and welfare would awaken to their responsibilities counsellor and chaplain who tries to report. The soldier's rotation date to God and society. We cannot have know his men, I said: "Come in; make came during his confinement; and a utopian world without a utopian yourself at home. Smoke if you like. prior to his release, I received a long man. Moral rehabilitation is everyletter from Mrs. She one's responsibility. told, in short, that she was going to How many times have I heard some be a mother. That is why she did not unthinking civilian say: "Who did it? write him. Yet she said that she still A soldier. Oh, I thought so." They did love him. expect us to make saints, overnight, of
- How would you present this news? their sons and daughters whom they I cannot tell you everything I did, had in their homes for eighteen years but I did write her and had him send and whom they could not make go to CHANCEL a note in my letter. Through careful church or school, or come home at
FURNITURE handling of this problem, a basis for night.
Complete selection of reconciliation was found. I have had These are the men and women our designs and finishes several letters from this couple, and country is calling daily to defend her for every interior. they are living as man and 'wife today. and to give leadership for tomorrow.
n fr Ctalogue C If they fail, you fail. You can help Cell Block Episode us keep civilians out of uniform by My telephone rang one night after awakening to your moral sense of
4 8 the normal duty day. "Chaplain, Sir," responsibility.
14 The Military Chaplain
Dear Chaplain:
A dd Y r N am May we, for a few minutes, consider a matter of vital importance to the future of The Military Chaplains Association in which you, as a Chaplain, surely
To This foster: have an interest?
All Chaplains and spiritually motivated persons should find much satisfaction in the fact that this organization has been given a Charter by the United States PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP Congress, whereby it is commissioned to render a service considered desirable for 1940 Col. A. S. Goodyear (Honorary) the national welfare. The Association is endeavoring to do this with increasing 1946 Capt. J. 0. Lindquist effectiveness. However, in this endeavor it needs your help which can be given 1949 Major A. J. Muter
1949 Capt. J. L. Goldberg in many ways.
1950 Brig. Gen. F. C. Reynolds Right now an essential way is related to our financial situation, which could 1951 Major F. Heather be better also it could be worse. In order to safeguard the future stability and 1951 Brig. Gen. G. F. Rixey (Honorary) service of the Association, we must provide support for a period when the large 1952 Lt. Col. H. 0. Prudell
1953 Capt. R. E. Miller number of former Service Chaplains will decrease due to the continuing march 1953 Capt. M. J. Nealis of time and the hoped-for decrease of our Armed Forces, by amassing a perpetual 1953 It. Col. R. J. Sherry endowment fund through receiving perpetual memberships of $100 each, and by 1953 Lt. Col. W. F Nern obtaining gifts to the Endowment Fund donated by parents, relatives, or friends, 1954 Col. J. K. Borneman
1954 Cdr. C. P. Erdman in memory of Chaplains who have ministered as God's messengers to some loved 1954 Cdr. M. P. Gns one who served in one of the Military Services 1954 Col. L. C. Habetz As you know, since 1949 the Association has acquired a commodious building, 1954 Col. A. Lev
1954 Lt. Col. W. E. Austill now unencumbered, well situated at 1710 16th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 1954 Maj. Gen. I. L. Bennett Here members may find comfortable over-night accommodations, and relatives of 1954 Capt. W. B. Johnson service personnel may apply for assistance and lodging when coming to Washing1954 1st Lt. G. Palmer ton to attend the interment of their loved ones in Arlington Cemetery. This 1954 P. I. Hance (Sponsor) building will be a repository for the names of Chaplains who have served in the 1954 Brig. Gen. Henry Darlington
1954 Cdr. Gilbert Darlington nation's Armed Forces, together with data relating thereto, and other data per1955 Capt., L.-,F.s., Gerart ... taining.. to., the Military Chaplains'. ministry..
1955 Maj. J. R. O'Neill This building, plus renovation and furnishings, cost approximately $35,0001955 Cdr. R. C. Hohenstein
1955 Lt. Cdr E. Bauer $37,000. Contributions, ranging from a few dollars to several thousands paid 1955 Lt. Col. K. L. Darkey for it. Now to insure its maintenance and perpetuation of service we need a 1955 Cdr. H. H. McClellan Trust Fund of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). Such a Fund, 1955 Lt. J. H. Pagan soundly invested will provide for maintenance, including caretaker, and annual 1955 Col. P. L. Cronin
1955 Col. . onuffy subscription to the magazine for the Perpetual Members concerned.
1955 Col. A. J. Brasted Can we do it? We most certainly can if we make a sincere and honest effort. 1955 Maj. D. A. Poling We now have approximately $11,139 in our Perpetual Endowment Fund, 1955 Maj. P. F. Ketchum consisting as follows: Sponsors, three individual gifts of $1,000 each; Henry 1955 Capt. W. E. Paul
1955 Maj. E. L. A. Fisher Darlington Memorial Fund, $1,370; Perpetual members, $6,286; and interest, 1955 Lt. Cdr. J. F. Campbell $483. Approximately 1,600 members paid dues to date for 1956. I believe that 1955 Maj. Gen. P. J. Ryan half of that number could find persons in their parish or among their friends who 1955 Col. P. B. Fay would be willing to contribute to a $100 fund for a perpetual membership for a 1955 Capt. K. M. Lindner present or for a former pastor who is, or has been, a Chaplain in our Armed 1955 Capt. W. L. Mayo Forces. Try it. You may be surprised how easy it may be. 1955 Maj. E. Carlsen
1955 Capt. Grover C. Walters You might also interest your congregation in making a contribution. Thou1955 R. Adm. E. B. Harp, Jr. sands of dollars have come to the Association since 1951 from offerings taken by 1955 Lt. Col. Vernon M. Goodhand Chaplains in the Service, and some out, for this cause. You know, do you not, 1955 Col. E. L. R. Elson that if the member Chaplains show their interest and support by raising this 1955 Lt. Col. W. G. Sugg $100,000 Endowment Fund, other philanthropic persons will be persuaded to 1955 Lt. Col. H. L. Gillenwaters make sizable additional contributions? 1955 Capt. C. H. Dickins, USN
1955 R. Adm. R. E. Workman There were some who said we could not get our Headquarters Building. Some 1955 R. Adm. S. W. Salisbury said it would not be used. We have the building. It is being used by members of 1955 R. Adm. W. N. Thomas all Services.
1955 Col. V. P. Jaeger Yesterday I talked to a mother with two children who had been flown with 1955 Lt. H. D. Summers her husband, a Tech. Sgt. USAF, from Guam for his admission into Walter Reed 1956 Major G. W. Williams
1956 Lcdr. j. Mark Army Hospital. Walter Reed could not give her lodging. She found it in the 1956 Col. J. R. Koch Chaplains Association Building. Ask a Chaplain friend who has visited and used 1956 Cdr. E. J. Casey the building for his opinion of its usefulness. 1956 Major E. J. Kozak This is not an appeal. You are offered an opportunity to have a share in the 1956 Major A. A. Boeding successful accomplishment of a worth-while objective which will give you intense 1956 Capt. L. E. Harrel, Jr. satisfaction and pride in the Armed Forces Chaplaincy. This objective will be 1956 Ch. R. 0. Liesinger
1956 Capt. Raymond B. Drinan ultimately reached. I am as confident of that as I was that we would get our 1956 Capt. C. Leslie Glenn building and that the Association would grow in stature and accomplishment. 1956 R. Adm. M. S. Sheehy I believe in the Chaplaincy and the Chaplains who compose it. I not only 1956 Lt. Col. J. T. Kendall believe they can do this, but also that they will do it sooner than some may think. 1956 Lt. Col. C. R. Pond
1956 Lcdr. Harry D. MacLeod GEORGE F. RIXEY 1956 Col. Wayne Hunter Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) USA Ret. 1956 Maj. Francis A. Kapica Chaplain en.1 1956 Lt. Col. Augustine P. Donnelly Custodian, Perpetual Endowment Fund
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