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often as a kindly Irish policeman.
gation. "Hey cookie-cookie and a
Treasure-Pleasure Show He is currently cast in "Petticoat Operational
Hot Choc-choc" turned out to be an
Fever" at the Geary Theatre in
Features J. Farrell San Francisco. invitation by the hospital Waves to
a friendly get-together in their port Training School
McDonald, Screen Star Actor McDonald related a num- lounge last Saturday night. The At the close of the bond drive
ber of choice Irish stories in his
party started at 2030 and was held
Scoring a direct hit with local familiar brogue. Youngsters in the Commander H. E. Stone, Com-
in honor of the newly arrived sea-
bluejackets, the latest in the series audience who did not know his men to give them a chance to get manding Officer of the U. S. Naval
name quickly recognized his face Operational Training School, as-
of Treasure-Pleasure Times was acquainted over a cup of hot choco-
and manner, and he brought down Wave Aboard sembled all officers' and men in the
presented at Theatre No. 1 on De- the house. Christmas is coming and need we late. quadrangle and announced the
cember 8, featuring Treasure Is- remind you that there are but eight Last Stronghold ... following:
land and guest talent. The General Supply Department shopping days before Christmas ?
delivered a package of unusual The last stronghold has fallen. A total of $21,600.00 cash value,
Star attraction of the show was Christmas plans for Treasure Is-
charm •and talent in the person of Receiving Ship which was formerly worth of bonds had been sold, -ex-
J . Farrell McDonald, who has been land Waves are as full of good
Nadine Brown, SKlc, perfo.rming a an all male outfit has received a. ceeding our assigned quota by $13,-
seen on stage and screen for up- hula-hula dance she learned while things as the proverbial Christmas quota of 25 Waves'. Quartered at 600.00. We had a per capita aver-
wards of 38 years. Best remem- residing in Hawaii. Chief Eugene stocking. Hospital corpsmen will the hospital barracks temporarily age of $57.68, and 48.5 per cent of
bered for his stirring characteriza- carol at the hospital on Christmas
Keegan, the singing shipfitter, made for lack of quarters, the girls ar- all personnel, including civilian and
tion of _Knute Rockne in the film Eve. The combined men and wo-
a successful debut as a tenor solo- rived as Yeomen strikers to show naval, purchased bonds. On the ba-
"The Spirit of Notre Dame," Mr. ist in "Sleepy Lagoon" and "Black men's chapel choir together with the boys how it is done. Accom- sis of Ship's Company alone, ex-
McDonald has appeared in hun- Magic." Mario Tonda, Slc, tugged the Wave singers will present se- panied by their own Wave , officer, cluding temporary duty personnel,
dreds of motion pictures, most lections from the Messiah tomor-
at his accordion and the heart- Ens. Urness, these Waves are ready we have a per capita average of
row at 1600 at the Treasure Island $69.76 with 53.62 per cent partici-
strings of the audience. to start their new job in what might
Chapel. Wave soloists will be Lois pating in the purchase of bonds.
But the show was stopped by Ray be called unconquered territory.
and Richard Pederson, both Slc, Koch, who is to present several of Breathless ... The school went to work toward
in their act "The Pretenders." the better known soprano recita- surpassing its $8,000.00 goal set for
Richard not only sang like Judy tives, and Laverne (Offen) Winter- Seven Pharmacist Mates have it by the War Bond committee on
berg, who wilL sing the soprano been holding their breaths over Treasure Island. Mrs. Janeth Keen,
Garland-he dressed like her. The
aria "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter new promotions to first class. At Slc(Y), was appointed to assist the
wolves, discerning the trousers be-
neath his red gown, stopped howl- of Zion!" The girls have spent long the time we go to press results are Bond Officer. A committee was set
ing and began to cheer. hours in practice ·and the program not in, but we cross our fingers for up to assure the success of their
should be well worth hearing. them all for they are a hard work- drive. The Bond Officer was Lt.
The brothers' short-skirted im-
ing group of girls and certainly (jg) T, Hall Collinson.
personatlon of the Andrews Sisters "Hey Cookie-Cookie" ...
deserve the raise in pay. On the first day of the drive
and Ray's porcine pipings in ,an That was what the sign said and
vendors of bonds took their sta-
imitation of Cyril Smith's "Sow curiosity led us to further investi- It Can't Be ...
tions next to the paymaster's desk
Song" brought squeals from the That was what they said, "It
listeners. can't be true," when a shipment of and over $4,000.00 worth of bonds,
The show was directed and beautiful four drawer dressers ar- cash value, were sold.
emceed by George Morris, Slc, who Ship's Company and AP A per-
rived at Barracks 232 last week.
in civilian Jife appeared on the sonnel alike turned to, to make this
The girls stood still with amaze-
legitimate stage. John -Woodworth, drive a success. Chief Edward
- ment as they viewed this sudden in- Linason of the Engineering School,
·.. Slc, was assistant director. The crease in space. "I think I will just
·-:~- 0-- ---:--:-, ::Nf . flaming-haired Johnny, known to leave mine empty," said one, "it although in the hospital, sent his
J \Y ~I'-'-':· .·, .;:. ; Treasure Island Audiences as a makes me feel so wealthy." Each wife to purchase the $1,000.00 bond
promising tenor, cut his first capers girl was allowed one picture and which he had pledged. Newton S.
as •a comedian in several hilarious one knicknack to serve as a dec- Swift, Ylc, of the Training Office:
skits with Morris as his "straight oration, and the first morning after sold $500.00 worth of bonds to vari-
man." ous people and purchased a $500.00
they arrived, Rose, Sp(S)3c, ad-
bond himself.
The Treasure Island band, led by mitted it took her an extra hour
The largest purchaser was Lino
Maestro William Fitzpatrick, Mlc,
to inspect because she had to look Garriz, BMlc who purchased $9,-
furnished a musical introduction at all the pictures. These good
and background for the show. The things must be Christmas giftE 500.00 worth of bonds. Lt. (jg)
Charles D. Brown purchased four
soloists were accompanied by the
from Uncle Sam Santy Claus, if $500.00 bonds and one $18.75 bond
. ,,,,,,,,,,,,. -,-~!n nimble fingers of Fred Shaffer on so you can bet we will. a\1 be mode~ '3.nd Ch. Bos'n Marion 'Smith con-
the piano.
of good conduct (from now till tributed two $1,000.00 bonds.' Other
Christmas) . large purchasers are as follows:
! Be Sure to Remember ... Lt. (jg) E. F. Keleher, one $1,-
Verba Buena Show- The regular War Orientation lec- 000.00 bond, two $50.00 bonds and
'I Goers Getting latest ture will be given at the regular two $25.00 bonds; George H. Ryan,
SK2c, four $25.00 bonds and one
time in the usual place, 1800, Tues-
111111 day at the Hospital Classroom. $1,000.00 bond; Lt. (jg) L. F. Ma-
~ii)ii War News In the Future ... con and Chief Edward Linason each
purchased $1,000.00 bonds. Newton
Those attending movies on Yerba
Definite promise has been made
Buena Isl-and now are receiving the that as soon as the new gym is S. Swift, Ylc, two $500.00 bonds,
Sam M. Sumich, S2c, a $500.00
latest war news at the opening of open, one night each week will be
;.;.... bond, Ch. Bos'n Ralph 0. White one
each theatre program. The news- set aside for Waves only, and on $500.00 bond and J. E. Bowler,
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