Page 155 - Mastheads Aug-Dec 1944

* Welfare Officers and Civilians Preview New Recreation Center * · PAGE 5
THE MASTHEAD, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1944

Santa Claus at

Armed Guard
King Neptune may rule the seven
seas but it was Santa Claus who
held sway over the bluejackets of
the Armed Guard_ Ship's Company
A distinguished guest was Com- at a party held in the Center's
mander Wylie, Wa_ve assistant to Recreation Lounge on Friday after-
Captain McAffee, who visited noon, December 22.
Treasure Island last week with Lt.
Commander Westcott. The two
officers were taken for a tour of the
island and inspected various activi-
ties as well as Wave housing and
messing facilities.
From the Seabees
The December 2 issue of the "6th
Island Exchange", put out by the
67th Seabee Battalion somewhere
in the Pacific, has given us evidence
that we are not forgotten by boys
overseas. We quote, "The Women's
Reserve, as it observed its second
anniversary on July 30, 1944 could
look back upon a brief but glowing
record of expansion and achieve-
ment. During its two years of
GUESTS AND GREETERS-Top l.eft-H-ostesses trict, and Mrs. Wright, guests at the opening on existence its members have freed
who helped welcome visitors at Recreation Building December 20; and their hosts, Mrs. R. W. Cary and eno"ugh officers and men to man a
and, standing, rear center, Mrs. Jessie T. Horn, who Commodore Cary. Center-Guests in the lounge fleet of 10 battleships, 10 aircra;ft
\...., supervises the recreational activities in the building, applaud Treasure Island choristers, enjoy refresh- carriers, 28 cruisers and 50 de-
and Lt. Commander R. S. Kimbell, Direct.or ,of Wel- ment<s. The new buildings, now being visited by
fare and Recreation. Top right-Rear Admiral Carl- hundreds of bluejackets daily, brought a_dmiring ohs stroyers." And that, girls, is quite Ushered in by carols sung by
ton H. Wright, Commandant .of Twelfth Naval Dis- and ahs from the guests. a task force.
the Armed Guard Glee Club, the
Sodden Angel elderly gentleman from the north
by a contingent of 150 housekeeping The most interesting decoration distributed gifts to those present.
First Women Marines members after January 15. About on the Wave Christmas tree was Cake, candy, and ice cream, with
Land at Pearl Harbor 200 Women Marines will arrive the charming and lovely angel music furnished by the Armed
every two weeks, thereafter, until hanging from its branches, togged Guard Band, added to the good
For Overseas Work the total number of nearly 1500 out as a Wave. This angelic Wave cheer.
have b-een received. (men please note) enjoyed a brief Captain E. D. Flaherty and Lt.
PEARL HARBOR (Delayed)- The women contingents, upon ar- but interesting lifetime when the Commander Thomas Macklin ex-
. The first officers of the Marine rains came and drowned her in a ll tended seasonal greetings to the
rival here, will be formed into a
Corps Women's Reserve to be per- her glory. What an appropriate guests, who were also addressed by
Waves Go Aboard a Battlesh ip battalion comprised of stenograph-
manently assigned to duty outside ending for a sailor, is all that can Chaplain Foltz speaking on the
"Permission ;-equested to come ers and office clerks, mechanics, be said. Christmas spirit .
aboard, sir." "Permission granted." th-e continental limits of the United motor transport work-er.s and other * * *
. . . With snappy salutes and a States have landed at Naval Air especially trained members who Happily Ever After Standing before the officers, men
That is the sort of happiness
tingle of excitement, 26 Waves Station, H,onolulu. will make possible the release of
from this command filed aboard The advanced party of four additional men for combat. The which we wish to Mr. and Mrs. J . D. and women of the Armed Guard
women officers, who are here to Kyle. Mrs. Kyle, the former Ardis Center, Pacific, and with the public
one of the Navy's 11ewest and averag.e age of the women will be
make preliminary arrangements for approximately ½. Homelvig of AGC (PAC), had a address system carrying his voice
largest battleships. The "indoc- 23
th.e organization and reception of pre-Christmas wedding at the T. I. to the overflow who could not get
trination" talk given by the officer Upon their arrival in the Ha-
women reservists, will be followed Chapel, December 16 at 1400 with into the Recreation Lounge on the
assigned to conduct our group nd th
waiian Isla s, e attractive Chesna Dunnan and J. W . Tippett quarter deck, Commander E . D.
about the ship, ended with the plea was gunnery officer for two years group exchange fore st green uni- as members of the wedding party. Flaherty, Commanding Officer of
... "don't get lost!"
aboard the CG cutter, U . S. S. forms for striking two-piece tropi- Please Have a Chair the Armed Guard Center, Pacific,
We saw what he meant as we Spencer, then making the Trans- cal green a nd white seersucker Our favorite form of exercise is in a holiday talk to "his men",
climbed ladders and went down dresses with short sleeves and four
Atlantic convoy runs. gone forever with the passing of outlined the growth of the A. G.
passageways that seemed to have patch pockets. They also wear a the benches at the Wave's mess. Center, its part in the world con-
In 1943 he was sent to Alameda,
no end. We couldn't help thinking Calif., as the training officer at the white cotton twill with gold but- Accustomed to climbing over them flict, its aim, responsibilities and
what would happen when the tons and use the same ornaments
CG Training Station, manning for the past months, we are now in future, as far as could be fore-
"General Quarters" alarm sounded and insignia worn by the men. A
section. In May 1944 he was the unusual circumstance of being seen.
if just one man started going in the , white cord decorates the front of
assigned to duty afloat as executive the proud owne,rs of chairs while Recalling a hope expressed in a
wrong direction on those ladders! th nd th
officer and in December was pro- eir snappy visored cap a ey our legs still fall automatically into down to earth talk to the A. G.
t
We reached the navigator's moted to commanding officer. carry green shoulder-S rap bags. the camp-stool position after we Center personnel during the last
bridge and looked over the side. It Captain ,Dickerson recalls the The Women Marines, who will are seated. Just the same Santa holiday season, that American
was hard to believe that anything cold, rugged, wet and disagreeable replace only military personnel and was a good fellow to bring them pluck, courage, initiative and
so high in the air could float! The convoy duty in the Atlantic and not civilian war workers, have been and it takes time to adjust to any ability might, during the year 1944,
main deck spread out below us and the time the "Spencer·• was credited informed that overseas duty is not change. bring an end to the world con-
the bow seemed miles away. with a German submarine and the glamourous and·that they will find Need Exercise? flagration, he extended best wishes
Below decks we talked to men capture of 41 German prisoners. plenty of hard w9rk. The lack of outdoor sports during for a happy and satisfactory holi-
who hadn't been topside for a week! The German officer wouldn't speak Disciplinary policies, as set forth the winter months and all those day season to all, in this, the fourth
Never pull that old gag on a battle- a word of English during his sojurn by the Navy Department, will be holiday goodies which have made season with our country at_ war,
ship sailor about "looking up a aboard the Spencer and as he went in effect here. Women offenders you suddenly figure-conscious leads and added :
friend of mine." He'll just laugh at over the side thanked the American shall be treated similarly with men us to make a suggestion. Basket- "We here on Treasure Isla nd are
you because he doesn't have the officers for the kind treatment he offenders and current legal pro- ball practice is now being held fortunate to be able to spend the
week's liberty it would take to find and his men had received . . . in cedure and instruction apply, it every Tuesday and Thursday night holiday season ashore near, and
him ! perfect Oxfordian English! was revealed by authorities. at 1800 and provides an excellent even in some cases with, our loved
The "Donald Duck" (intership chance for recreation and condi- ones. But our gratitude and affec-
communication system) squawked tioning. tion go forth to our shipmates
incessantly and seemed to be the WOMEN MARIN ES HAVE LANDED Is There Still ' Room for Me? now serving at sea and in foreign
only friendly thing in the ship's If that is the question you have lands, that their holiday may be·
· mechanism. been asking yourself about over- happy and that. the New Year may
This battleship was built for seas service the answer is yes. see their return to their families
maximum safety for the men who Latest news from official Navy and friends, with the advent of
man her, protection for herself and bulletins states that approximately victory and a just peace."
tremendous striking power to her 5,000 Waves have been requested
enemies. for duty in Hawaii alone. To be No Cigars to Civilians, ,
We were glad of the opportunity considered is the payment of
to see this Navy monument to t wenty per cent increase on base Gls Get Them All
man's engineering skill. We came pay for overseas service to enlisted
away with the solemn thought of Waves, and ten per cent increase NEW YORK (CNS)-Civilians
what that ship and others like her to officers. Last and interesting is will not be able to purchase boxes
will mean to the enemy when they this quotation fr.om the December of Christmas cigars this year. The
see her bearing down . upon them,. "Waves Newsletter". "The rule Cigar Institute of America reveals
or hear the thunder of her guns in that Waves may not wear flowers 91,000,000 cigars a month are now
the distance. That knowledge has already been waived in the case earmarked for the armed forces.
brings the hope that she will help of the- leis which both men and Of these, 51,000,000 go overseas
to speed the end of the war and the women traditionally wear on the and 32,000,000 to Army post ex-
eventual defeat of all our enemies. ; islands for special occasions." changes, ships' stores and other'
Di Dah Dit Corner New Year Resolution domestic military installations.
Lt. Commander J ohn S. Dicker- The following poem was found
son, Jr., USCGR, 150 East 73rd by accident on the bulletin board o.f Full of good intentions and pep,
Street, New York City, is the newly the hospital Wave quarters and is Only to find- you're out on a limb
assigned captain of one of the reprinted here with apology to the Cause the tubs are all full to the
ships assigned to the Northern author in the hope of stimulating brim,
California Sector of the Western New Year resolutions on the• part And everyone else is soaking ·
Sea Frontier. He is relieving Com- HERE IS THE ADVANCED PARTY ,of women officers, first members of consistent offenders. within.
mander Donald T. Adams, USCG, of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve to be permanently assigned over- Ain't it a shame- when you feel the (Just how are ya gonna suds your
for further duty afloat assignment. seas, who arrived in the Hawaiian Islands tp make preliminary arrange- urge duds?)
ments fo r the reception of. contingents of women reservists expected And you've gathered your dirty Ain't it the awful truth? Inci-
Lt. Commander Dickerson was
here after January 15. Left to right, First Lt. Ruby V. Bishop of Boyd- clothes to purge dentally, a happy and prosperous
commissioned Lt. (jg) in the Third ton, Va.; Maj. Marion Wing -of Brookline, Mass. ; Second Lt. Pearl H.
Naval District in July 1941 and Martin of Oakland, Calif. ; and First Lt. Dorothy C. McGinnis of Chicago. And to the laundry you hep New Year to all of you -from us.