. Ellington 1918. us activities the K. of C. has also taken an active interest in athletics. This organization, as wellas the Y. M. C. A., has supplied all kinds of athletic equipment for the men. The Enlisted Mens Club at Ellington Field, organized March 1, 1918, differs from other war workactivity organizations in that this institution is controlled entirely by the enlisted men themselves. Whenwind storms blew down the large circus tent which was the first home of the Enlisted Mens Club, thefounder and director, the Reverend Thomas Beaston, went to Washington to get special permission toerec
. Ellington 1918. us activities the K. of C. has also taken an active interest in athletics. This organization, as wellas the Y. M. C. A., has supplied all kinds of athletic equipment for the men. The Enlisted Mens Club at Ellington Field, organized March 1, 1918, differs from other war workactivity organizations in that this institution is controlled entirely by the enlisted men themselves. Whenwind storms blew down the large circus tent which was the first home of the Enlisted Mens Club, thefounder and director, the Reverend Thomas Beaston, went to Washington to get special permission toerect the present building. The chief purpose of the club is to dispel loneliness and relieve entertainments and religious programs are regular features. The club is the gift of the BaptistHome Mission, which pays the directors salary and finances the institution. The Executive Committee iscomposed of Privates Charles Reichard, Perry E. Thurman and Alcide T. Blackburn, and the ReverendTom Page 111] [ELLINGTON FIELD—1918
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