Denson Communique #36-41
#36: Feb. 9, 1943
Page 1: Sign up starts in center; meetings held in eight halls; YWCA rally success; basketball loop play canceled.
Page 2: What the Army was saying.
Page 3: Message to the residents.
Page 4: Army questions continue from page 1; two divisions paid today; YWCA rally article continues; Buddhists hear talk on Japan; Protestant services; careful use of equipment asked.
Page 5: Address change notice wanted; contingent of 261 islanders arrives; ask waitresses for more food; valentine social slated; money turned in; observe clinic hours.
The 100th.
Page 6: Instructions issued by post office; sewing orders will not be accepted; Young Buddhists form new club; conservation of ambulance asked; enterprises to get larger warehouse; binder paper now available at store; journalism club hears speakers; go to Little Rock; three babies born; girl days boy for valentine hop.
More praise for Hawaiians.
Pages 7, 8: In Japanese.
#37: Feb. 12, 1943
Page 1: Registrations continue, questions clarified; army team will speak; WRA opens field offices; center thanks by drive head; leader of YWCA.
Page 2: Servicemen add color to center; return to own dining hall; physical exams; tax forms arrive; sports; a wedding; new inductees report change; Cardinelles choose new vice president; new Cal-Teens prexy; four teachers wanted; department moves.
Page 3: Vocational courses to be started for adults; shoe repair shop swamped; on leave; need permit to visit internees; manager appointed for enterprises; Nisei living outside of centers may volunteer for combat unit; nursing jobs open; one death.
Page 4: Information on volunteer combat formation; more of resettlement program from page 1.
Page 5: Sports; what nation thinks of new plan (for Nisei combat unit); assistant co-op educator sought; lost & found.
Page 6: Buddhists list full program; adults go to school; Protestants to hear Rev. Aki; Scouts slate hiking trip; Hawaiians should sign up for school; pugilists may train; co-op class meets; ping-pong played; YWCA plans follow-up meetings; a birth.
Pages 7, 8: In Japanese.
#38: Feb. 16, 1943
Page 1: Konishi leads block leaders; registration in center reaches half-way mark; sports; three divisions receive pay; no official permit needed; may now apply for contraband; Hawaiians get priorities on altering.
Page 2: Most beautiful glamor girls to be featured in floor show; residents get leaves; make reservations; schedule for judoists; Bussei leaders' meet postponed; soldiers visit; commercial appeal subscriptions stop; Densonita coeds go on scavanger hunt; students hold valentine parties; Buddhists hold installation.
Page 3: Neat blue uniforms flashed by nurses' aids in hospital; Hawaiian aliens to be registered; boy scout leaders meet tomorrow; wanted: man with income tax form knowledge; workers' injuries should be reported; center children enjoy 'top' fad.
Page 4: Questions and answers on Army combat unit continue; rules changed for shipping; store has enough shoes for center.
Page 5: Plain and fancy mailboxes decorate homes; leave; arrivals; post office schedule resumed; guayule project plans pushed; one death; center store gets new merchandise; high school paper staff picked.
Page 6: Boy Scouts receive awards at first court of honor here; Protestants discuss topics; Buddhists stress music; Kirby Page to visit; one death.
Pages 7, 8: In Japanese.
#39: Feb. 19, 1943
Page 1: OPA man to come here; hospital gets alterations; tempo of registration climbs to new peak; Page, Sayre visit center; domestic jobs now open listed by leaves office; assistant chief nurse inducted; high school band director added to education staff; two births.
Page 2: Buddhists to hear Rev. Tsuha; four residents leave center; Protestants general meet; servicemen visit here; sports; Cardinelles begin interior decorating; community dance.
Page 3: Presenting the pride of the center-the Densoneers; mimeograph section keeps busy; scouts plan for camporal; students get first grade cards; flower, vegetable seeds available; dry cleaning; judo togs available.
Page 4: Junior Matrons leader; Questions and answers on Army combat unit; co-op education group plans; post office information.
Page 5: Entertainment by districts; new water system will begin; dry cleaning service; formation of Girl Reserves; public works to hold dance; adult English class schedule; short term permits collected at gate; education staffs compare programs.
Page 6: Forum will discuss resettlement progress; NSRC office moves east; stores get hangers; students visit Little Rock; working girls meet; Issei mothers to assemble; Wave Clippers hold social; baggage must be in wood boxes; volleyball schedule; telegram service starts in center; paper carriers wanted; new men sports head; club hears talk; joint meeting.
Pages 7, 8: In Japanese.
#40: Feb. 23, 1943
Page 1: Army volunteers sought; Page to speak here tomorrow; first round of signups ends; residents can apply for compensation; artificial flower makers wanted; glove factor seeks evacuee workers; sports; Captain Monson of M.P. here shifted to Oklahoma.
Page 2: Questions and answers on Army combat unit; Army plan supported; Mustangs install officers, members; Ikeda heads co-op education; World War I veterans to meet.
Page 3: Dental clinic remodeled; tree knobs exhibit opens; WAAC officer visits here; new payroll office constructed; warning given on fire hazard; new toys on sale at center stores; store 2 opens Ward mail order section; center receives six pianos; Tri Gams make debut at dance; physical culture class; lost & found.
Page 4: Fujin Kai hears Hawaiian speaker; Casaba managers meet tomorrow; purity of mind emphasized; 'Gods answer to trials' discussed; center talent entertains Dar; YBA election; two baby boys born; Troop 97 will be installed tonight.
Pages 5, 6: In Japanese.
#41: Feb. 26, 1943
Page 1: Signup reaches halfway mark; work, meal time hours to be changed; farming program underway; John Sayre to speak on peace; Nimi apartment razed by fire; 'Joy comes from sorrow' - Page.
Page 2: YWCA to make hospitality house 'a little bit of heaven'; center school board formed; post office will not cash Ward, Sears checks; Nisei wanted by shade firm; Boys' clubs hold joint meetings; canned food sales frozen here; call for pay; boxing ring ready; opening of gifts highlights social; meeting place changed; co-op instructor appointed; Issei night resumed.
Page 3: Girl Reserves meet Sunday; optometry clinic swamped with appointments; Eleveneers pick club officers; soldiers visit; cold preventatives outlined; Itanaga sisters leave.
Page 4: Bussei to hold Gatha practice; troop 97 installed at rites; Protestants schedule services; senior class head elected; scoutmasters look for camp site; burns cause death; public groups work holds victory ball; PTA groups planned; Issei night program; ministers hold meeting.
Page 5: Evacuation forum topic; fourteen residents leave on student relocation; WRA wages part of income; work on park to start soon; two carpenters injured; welfare officer visits project; center receives school chairs.
Page 6: Denson post office handles big job; new basketball court opens; center fire story continues; farming program article continues; male with domestic experience wanted.
Pages 7 and 8: In Japanese.
As far as I know, this was the last issue of this particular form of newsletter.
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