POST THEATRES—There are two large Post theatres each seating more than 1,000 persons. Both run on staggered schedules, so that the men on the various school shifts may attend. The charge to military personnel is 15 cents per show or $1.20 for a booklet of ten admission tickets. Other entertainments, such as USO camp shows and personal appearances of movie and radio stars, are frequently provided. Time schedules and programs are announced in the Daily Bulletin, the Post newspaper, “The Polar Tech”, and over the Post Broadcasting System. The theatres are located in Buildings 73 and 23.
BOATING—The Special Service Office has provided boats on Covell Lake for Army personnel only, during seasonal weather. This lake is a part of Terrace Park, located just outside the Hospital Area in the southeast part of the Post.
BOWLING ALLEYS—Are located in Building No. 847 and are open daily from 0800 to 2200 for the use of all military personnel.
ROLLER SKATING—A large tent roller rink is located just in rear of the Civilian Personnel Offices outside of Gate No. 2. This is available to military personnel during the spring, summer, and fall.
SPORTS ARENA AND SPORTS ARENA ANNEX—The Sports Arena provides an adequate surface of hardwood floor for basketball, boxing, wrestling, volley ball, and other recreational activities. Lessons are given in various sports including fencing and boxing. The Sports Arena is in Building No. 53. The ANNEX is across the street where shuffle board, table tennis and other games may be played in addition to boxing, weight lifting and conditioning activities.
SWIMMING POOL—A swimming pool is available in Terrace Park for military personnel from late spring until early fall.
ATHLETIC FIELDS—Numerous athletic fields, including softball and baseball diamonds, are located in each squadron area.
POST BROADCASTING SYSTEM—Is located in Building No. 13. It is a complete broadcast service except that it transmits programs by wire instead of by wireless. The layout consists of the main studio, control room, office and many speaker outlets on the Post. Mechanically the system is flexible to the extent that three entirely different programs may be carried on simultaneously. The system is affiliated with the NBC and is directly wired to two local radio stations. News is furnished through complete Associated Press News Service. The Post Band concerts and interviews with men returned from overseas are also broadcast.
POST EXCHANGES—The Exchange Service furnishes items of merchandise and various services needed by soldiers. The largest Exchange is No. 9 in Building No. 2077. Here you may purchase cigarettes, magazines, clothing, shoes, novelties, stationery, soft drinks and ice cream, and may also take your dry cleaning. The Exchange operates several tailor, dry cleaning and shoe repair shops, barber shops, and a snack bar. These are located in Buildings No. 80, 1244, 1737, 1902, and 71.
NEWSPAPER—The “Polar Tech” is your own newspaper. It is published once a week under direction of the Public Relations Office and distributed without charge. It is written by the men of the camp and contributions are invited. Copies for mailing can be obtained.