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Harlem'sSparklingRevue Naval Training Decide Method Of
Wows Blueiackets In Schools Selectin·g WAVES

Laugh-Loaded USO Show By direction of the Secretary of For Overseas Duty
the Navy, the Advanced Naval
Treasure Island's entertainment Training School has recently been According to a press release
policy hit a new and exhilarating redesignated as Naval Training
received from the Navy De-
high on Monday and Tuesday eve- .Schools. NTS .offers training in the
,partment procedures for se-
nings when the USO Camp show, following fields: Cooks and Bakers,
"What's Cooking", trod the boards Fire Contr.ol, Gunner's Mates and lecting the WAVES who are
at Theatre No. 1. Electric Hydraulic, Gyro Compass, qualified for duty overseas
A swiftly paced, yet admirably Welders, Underwater Welders, and h,ave been established by
timed, revue engulfed the audience Rangefinder Operators. the Bureau of Naval Person-
in waves of gaiety, music and nel, and a letter of instruction
laughter. For the past year, * * *
- On Saturday, October 7, gradua- is now enroute to all Naval
throughout the country, the colored
tion exercises were held in the
stage artists from New York and activities-in the United States.
Treasure Island Theatre for 348
Chicago have entertained thousands On the basis of full reports
of men in the Armed Forces. students. Lt. Commander William still to be received from the
The Treasure Island b a n d J. Quinn, USNR, delivered the ad-
bounced through an inspiring ar- dress to the graduates. The invoca- overseas areas where Navy
rangement of "Swing Shift" creat- tion was rendered by Chaplain women are eligible to serve,
Georfie E. Thomas.
ing the atmosphere of "jump quotas to fill the personnel
Civilian employees and WAVES
music", while rotund, dynamic needs of Navy stations in
gathered during the "chow hour"
Herbie Cowens convulsed the audi- these areas will be assigned to the
ence with his delightful scat-sing- Saturday to pay their respects to various Naval Districts, River
Miss Elizabeth Trittipoe, mimeo-
ing and . sensational drumming. Commands, and Air Commands in
Everyone agrees that this bundle graph operator, for two years of continental United States. Only
of "Sepian TNT" is unequalled in faithful service to NTS. Miss Ti;-it- women who volunteer for overseas
topnotch "beat". Fleet footed and tipoe reported aboard on October 7, duty will be considered for such
full of youthful vitality were 1942. Congratulations on your assignments.
splendid contribution to the war
phrases descriptive of the rhythmic According to the Bureau, selec-
boy and girl dance team, "Spic and effort! tion boards will be established in
Span". * * * each of these commands to review
Further highlighting of th e Jack E. Gordon, GM3c, graduat- all applications from enlisted wo-
scentillating revue was the girl ing student of NTS (Gunner's men and to select those who will be
vocalist, "Brown Sugar", alias Miss Mates and Electric Hydraulic) was ordered overseas by the Bureau of
Laurel Watson. A former warbler awarded the Purple Heart by Com- Naval Personnel as billets become
with Count Basie's orchestra, she modore R. W. Cary at ceremoni,es available.
was properly sultry and exotic. Her held on Saturday, Oct,ober 7. Gor- It is expected that no quotas will
rendition of Gershwin's "Summer- don enlisted in the -Navy in 1940 be assigned prior to December,
time" was uniquely styled and in- and since that time has seen action 1944.
comparably singular. She acknow- in numerous battles in the Pacific Members of the Women's Re-
ledged the thundering applause area, including the Coral Sea, the serve making application for duty
with the catchy "Milkman, Keep Gilbert and Marshall Islands, and outside the continental limits of the
Those Bottles Quiet" and a torrid, Tarawa. NTS salutes y,ou on your United States must meet the re-
soulful, "You Made Me Love You". accomplishments! quirements listed below:
The "interpretative" dancing of 1. A good conduct record, a good Beauteous Edna Davison, our "Girl Back Home" featurette this week,
Ernestine Porter spoke the subtle health record, and a good work is the bride of Ray Davison, Cox, who is a popular M.A.A. at barracks
on the piano, ukelele and violin and 199. Davison, who resides at 6150 Eberhart, Chicago, Illinois, says that
language that any serviceman can record.
offered his pleasant voice in "Dar- he will walk alone until "V-Day" and will return borne to be a model hus-
· translate into basic English. Danny ling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup," a 2. Service on continuous active band.
Alexander, the "wild m~" of the song genuinely appropriate with G. duty (exclusive of training time)
show gave vivid evidence of skillful I. Joe's in Paris today. Buddy for at least six mo·nths. When two RADIO MATERIEL
pantomimic dancing. His impres- Bower ''Sinatra-nized" with a par- individuals are equally qualified in
sion of "a hepcat in Harlem" is ody on "No Love, No Nothin' " en- other ways, preference will be SCHOOL
reminiscent of some undiscovered titled "No steak, No Butter". given t-o the one with longer
musical chaplin. Buddy Bowser, the service. National War Fund
The show reached a smashing
talented and genial M. C., offered climax with a swift, dazzling 3. During their military service, The month of October has beerl
an inimitable musical comedy act routine by the Rhythm Ensemble, applicants must have demonstrated set aside for the worthy and highly
with affable Bert Howell as an apt comprised of six charming beau- a sense of responsibility, maturity, important National War Fund
and versatile straight man. Mr. ties led by a rhythmic dancer com- adaptability and emotional sta- Campaign. Lt. Commander W. H.
Howell displayed superb technique parable to Ann Miller. bility. Keplinger, Welfare Officer, has.
4. Applicants must be free from been appointed to conduct the cam-
DR. WASSELL VISITS SAN FRANCISCO any form of dependency which Although it may seem that the paign at this command, and it is
would require their presence in the Mine Force Front has been quiet hoped that full cooperation by the
United States. Individuals who lately, it has been so absorbed in its entire RMS personnel, both civilian
have at any time submitted a re- md Naval, be given in order to
varied activities that its personnel
quest for transfer or discharge uphold the commendable reputation
has been working like demons. The
based on dependency are not con- that ·this School has established in
entire office has been moved top-
sidered eligible. ,imilar causes. During the same
side in the Administration Build-
Applicants must volunteer for ing. After several days of extra- ~ampaign conducted one year ago,
overseas duty as such and may ex- ordinary confusion, Mine Force has RMS contributed nearly $1500.00,
press a preference for the area to become well situated in its nicely ,;;o this year we want to equal and
which they wish to be assigned. appointed offices. Everyone is still ~ven better that total.
However, definite assignment to excited about this "change for the Contributions may be made by
the preferred area cannot be better" and wonders how they were ~ash payment during the campaign,
guaranteed. able to do their work in such a bril- ,r by pledges to be paid at a latei-
Overseas assignment will be for liant manner amidst such meager iate, or in quarterly or monthly
a minimum period of 18 months, surroundings. 'nstallments through 1944-45. It is
and no leave to return to the "Boats" Bridgman is shi!)ping '.mportant, however, that all con-
United States will be granted dur- out on an oiler. Needless to say, :ributions by cash or pledge be
ing the period of overseas assign- Bridgman is really going to be nade prior to the close of the cam-
ment. missed by all hands, as he has be- 1aign. This is an essential welfare
A special application form has come an essential part of Mine 1eed, and as long as the war con-
been prepared but as yet not re- Force. Lt. Bowen is awaiting that ~inues there will be an inevitable
_ leased, which must be filled out by second full golden stripe. Visitors to ·.ncrease in health and welfare
all women volunteers for overseas the Mine Force office this week were ?roblems, so it boils down to one
duty. Applications of volunteers not Lt. Kindblad, former Officer-in- :hing- it is our DUTY to support
selected for first quotas will be kept Charge of Mine Disposal Unit, who ~he campaign to the greatest of
on file for future quotas. just returned from Washington, D. ,ur ability. Let's all back this Na-
C., and Lt. (jg) Vic Martinelli, tional War Fund Campaign 100%,
Lost and Found handball expert who is on his way Al,ong Ten-Pin Alley
to attend Mine Warfare School in
The newly organized WA VE
The following lost and found Virginia. A new class for officers bowling team got off to a "strik-
articles have been reported to the has recently started .at Cable Re- ing" start on Friday night, October
Security Office, located in Building pair School. Haviland, SC3c, "th-~ 13. Scoring honors for the evening
No. 222. man who knows all about bowling" were claimed by SK2c Helen Chev-
and Mitchell, MoMM3c, the jitter- allier with a pretty fair average of
LOST-13 Wallets, 1 Cruise Box, 5 Sea-
bags and Hammocks, 1 Peacoat, 1 Pr. bug, have returned to duty on board 121, and the runners-up were Y3c
glasses.
ship after recovering from leg in- Gladys Zielstorf, 111, and Slc
FOUND-9 Wallets, 1 Purse, 1 Check juries. Muriel Birmingham, 104. We can
book and Bank book , 1 ID Bracelet, 1
r ing and a seabag contain ing the follow· Eugene H . Magnee is the--full look for more and continued ac-
ing articles of' clothi)l.g which wer e
found in a lock er on Treasur& I sla.nd name of the 8 pound 2 ounce baby tivity along the RMS bowling
with the following names stencilled on
"!them: born on October 2 to Magnee and 11leys, for these WAVES are out
Article Stencilled Name Magnee, Inc. Boy! They certainly to throw a lot of strikes.
White Hat L. Bethard
P illow Case C. E. Rasb er ry were good cigars and gum drops. Volleyball
Skivvy Shorts Wi ck es Frank Molfetto, BM2c, went off the For the sake of sport, also to
Dungaree Pants V. Hudson
Tailored Juniper Paioletti. Bob deep end and took unto himself a combat that persistent waistline
DR. WASS.ELL, whose heroic evacuation of Navy men from Jap-held Regulation Jumper R. G. Platter
territory has now become movie history, is seen above as he paid a visit Regulation Pants B. J . Matlock bride in Santa Cruz. Frank con- bulge, a volleyball tournament is
J . E . P aschal
to the San Francisco Blood Donor Center. At the time these pictures Brown Duffie Bag Leirer tinually looks at the certificate to underway for RMS officers. Matches
Skivvy Shirts (2 )
were taken Commander Wassell was touring the United States in be- Skivvy Shirt .R. J . P erry make certain he really is married, will be played during the noon hour
Bud
half of the War Loan Drive. The men shown with him, who were lucky H and Towel Stolldor as everything is a trifle hazy to in the areaways set aside for RMS
enough to ask him some questions first-hand, are Advanced Naval Skivvy Shorts J oe Gr een personnel use.
Sk ivvy Shor ts
Training personnel. Mattress Cover E. T . Washington him.