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November 15, 1948
The Powder Keg
Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
NAD Marines celebrated the 173rd anniversary of the Marine Corps with a banquet and dance at the Marine Barracks. Major T. K. Lyford presided over ceremonies, including cake-cutting. Arrangements by M/Sgt. E. A. Benton; music by Joe Ahlin's orchestra.
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NAD Marines
Observe Anniversary
NAD Marines celebrated the 173rd anniversary of the Marine Corps with a dance last Wednesday evening at the permanent recreation building.
The arrangements were made by a Dance Committee headed by M/Sgt. E. A. Benton.
Music was provided by Joe Ahlin and his orchestra.
Refreshments, included beer, soda and snacks.
Marines and their guests enjoyed the annual banquet in the barracks mess hall earlier in the evening.
Major T. K. Lyford presided at the cake-cutting ceremony at the dance. The cake was baked by Sgt. O. D. Newbury, famed baker of the Marine Barracks.
Major Truman K. Lyford, USMC, Commanding Officer at Marine Barracks, NAD, presided over the ceremonies honoring the Marine Corps on its 173rd anniversary.
Major Lyford is a veteran of Commando training in Scotland and shipboard duty on the USS Wasp during the war.
Observe Anniversary
NAD Marines celebrated the 173rd anniversary of the Marine Corps with a dance last Wednesday evening at the permanent recreation building.
The arrangements were made by a Dance Committee headed by M/Sgt. E. A. Benton.
Music was provided by Joe Ahlin and his orchestra.
Refreshments, included beer, soda and snacks.
Marines and their guests enjoyed the annual banquet in the barracks mess hall earlier in the evening.
Major T. K. Lyford presided at the cake-cutting ceremony at the dance. The cake was baked by Sgt. O. D. Newbury, famed baker of the Marine Barracks.
Major Truman K. Lyford, USMC, Commanding Officer at Marine Barracks, NAD, presided over the ceremonies honoring the Marine Corps on its 173rd anniversary.
Major Lyford is a veteran of Commando training in Scotland and shipboard duty on the USS Wasp during the war.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Marine Corps Anniversary
Dance Celebration
Banquet
Cake Cutting
Military Event
What entities or persons were involved?
M/Sgt. E. A. Benton
Joe Ahlin
Major T. K. Lyford
Sgt. O. D. Newbury
Major Truman K. Lyford
Where did it happen?
Marine Barracks, Nad
Story Details
Key Persons
M/Sgt. E. A. Benton
Joe Ahlin
Major T. K. Lyford
Sgt. O. D. Newbury
Major Truman K. Lyford
Location
Marine Barracks, Nad
Event Date
Last Wednesday Evening
Story Details
NAD Marines held a banquet and dance to celebrate the 173rd Marine Corps anniversary, with Major Lyford presiding over ceremonies and cake-cutting by Sgt. Newbury's baked cake. Music by Joe Ahlin; arrangements by Benton's committee.