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A branch office of the District
Naval Training Aids Section, 560
Mission Str-eet, San Francisco, is
now located on the top deck of
Section Base Theatre, Treasure Is-
land. Lt. Albert F. Zech sees that·
appropriate training materials are
supplied to all shore activities anc'
ships on Treasure Island and Yerb8
Buena. Lt (jg) Henry L. Nichols
supplies all pre - commissioning
ships with suitable aids to be used
in shipboard training. These officers
likewise give assistance to the Local Cruiser Plays Stellar Role In
training officers in the organiza-
tion, administration and utilization Hastening Crushing Defeat of Jap Navy
of these aids in their training pro-
grams. Sailing fearlessly through the enemy's submarine and
All orders for films and other mine-infested waters, the heavy cruiser USS San Francisco
training aids are being supplied is back in the fight again, bringing new honors to her gallant
and filled by the District Naval
Training Aids Section, Lt. Henry crew and the city for whom she is named.
Durr officer-in-charge and under When the legend of naval ship glory is recorded in the
the direction of Captain P. W. pages of history, citizens of San Francisco should beam with
Northcroft, Director of Training. pride when they view the historian's account of the proud
Deliveries and pick-ups at Treasure
battle record of the San Francisco,
Island are made on Fridays only. attained during the bloody era of
A film report, found in each film World War II. Look Into The Future;
container, must accompany each Having already been cited for
film when returned to NTAS. peerless gallantry in the battle of Plan For That New
Lt. (jg) Nichols is at the branch
.Savo Island in November, 1942,
office every morning except Thurs- Dream Home Now
and for her crippled return home,
day and Saturday during which the cruiser San Francisco is the
time he is at NTAS, 560 Mission recipient of the coveted Presiden- Why aren't you buying War
St., San Francisco, Phone MA 3828, tial Unit Citation for her outstand- Bonds? What's that? No money?
Ext. 632. Lt. Zech is at the branch ing performance in action against None of the long green? Why no
office every afternoon except Wed- money? Pay day comes twice a
the enemy and valorous achieve-
nesday and Saturday, on which month here, does it not? Oh, yes, I
ments which reflect great credit
days he is at NTAS. The phone upon the United States Naval forgot. It costs only a nickel to
number of the Training Aids Service. get to San Francisco. So of course
Branch Office on Treasure Island you go and have a few drinks.
Recently, the Navy disclosed the Fine! So do I. But do you know
will be -local 363. sequel- the story of _ the repair and
. A ROMANCE OF TWO YE':ARS, starting- in nigh school at Fairfield, where you can get a drink for less
Calif., was suddenly interrupted seven months ago when Jack Russell, return to action at Attu, Kiska, than 50c? If you do, let me know,
S2c, entered the Navy. However, the affair continues via the airmail Wake, Makin, Kwajalein, Tarawa, too. And probably you have a date.
route. The attractiv,e brunette, Miss Mae Huck, Fairfield (Calif.) high Put Some Pay Away Maleolap and other important pin-
school junior, is the "Girl Back Home" this week, being the sweetheart points on the Pacific map. I don't blame you, either. There are
lots of pretty girls in town. You
of Seaman Russell, a student ,of RMS. For An Extra Bond It is not surprising that the have about four drinks, probably
Navy's official did not hesitate to more. That's only $4.00. Not much
0 disclose these startling and almost at all, is it? But how often do you
incredible feats of this great cruiser
~~ ~~~ f ;~~f(~~ ~~~;?~ ~~~~ ~~~;~ ~~;~~;~~] O~p~~!,~,!!~~1~:~ lli, go ashore ? Three times a week ?
day for Navy personnel to buy that which emerged unhurt at Pearl That's $12.00 already. Oh, well,
Di Dah Dit Corner Army, Thursday, October 19. The extra War Bond. Purchases made Harbor and went to the South Pa- let's forget that for a minute.
Belated congratulations to Ethel nuptial mass was read by Chaplain here at that time are credited both cific in January of 1942 where she It's the end of the war. You're
Niemi and Katherine Keating, two C. E. Foltz at 1730 at the Treasure to the Navy Pearl Harbor Day to- received her baptism of sea battle back with the girl whose picture
WAVES from Communications who Island Chapel. "Bobbie," as she is tal and to the National War Loan F ebruary 20, when her task force you carry in your wallet. At last
have attained the crow of RM2c, known to most of us, was lovely in total. The nation will then be well repelled the J ap air attacks 350 the two of you are married. Then
Lt. R. B. Hatfield and Lt. G. E. a gown of mousseline de soie and started on the Treasury's Sixth miles southeast of Rabaul. comes the time to get that little
Towne who are now wearing their satin bodice trimmed in lace and War Loan Campaign and the week For many months she floated the place you have been writing each
South Pacific waters as guardian
full second stripe, and in the. per- seed pearls. She wore a floor-length of December 1 to 7 has been .desig- other about. A place with a little
sonnel office Archie M. Broome is veil edged in rose-point lace and nated by the Secretary of the Navy and protector of the Lexington, the garden, a tree, pretty flowers, some
sporting a Y3c crow .. . Applica- carried a bride's bouquet of gar- as the. period for the Navy's Extra Yorktown and the Wasp, taking place where the children can get
tion papers are being processed for denias and bouvardia. Cash War Bond sale. part in the invasion of Guadal- plenty of sunshine and fresh air.
canal, playing a significant role in
seven officers and enlisted WAVES The bride's attendants were her The original "Pearl Harbor Day" And you want to buy the place?
who have volunteered for overseas sister, Miss Geraldine Teasley of was one which practically destroyed hurling back the Nips' reinforce- Fine! Now then, you'll need money.
duty ... The PC-788 welcomes Ens. San FrJ3.ncisco, and Anne Brooke, our fleet. Each successive one. has ment convoys in the Solomon. So let's borrow some. All right.
Mayer aboard for a short training RM2c. They were attired in match- seen it grow stronger, more deadly Then the climax of her South Pa- You can borrow $2000. That's
period . . . And to prove that ing gowns of aqua marquisette and and more successful. The money cafic war role came when, as a about all. Well, certainly you can't
strikers really are rewarded, W. J. wore headdresses of aqua net and from your War Bonds has made flagship for Rear Admiral Daniel buy a home nice enough for that
Bridge is now RM3c, W. F. Usiak flowers. They carried nosegays of this possible. It will be the "Extra J. Callaghan of Oaklnd, she met wonderful girl of yours for only
is a coxswain and L. C. Lackey has pink bouvardia and begonias. Bonds" that you buy that will de- and helped crush an enemy task $2000. So let's double it. That's
been promoted to RdM3c. Congrats The bride was given in marriage liver the added blow to the en-emy. force which heavily outnumbered $4000. Now where do we get that?
fellows! . . . It seems that the 788 by Eugene Desse, CRM. Attendants "Buy on Treasure Island." Help her and her sister fighting ships in Easy. You're a veteran. The gov-
has quite a baseball team. While of the groom were his cousin, Lt. to make our Bond total an example Savo Sound in the Solomon. ernment will help you borrow it
Jim Kirby was doing effective Edmund Burke, U. S. Army, and for other naval activities by "stow- Limping into the San Francisco by guaranteeing $2000 of the loan.
pitching on the mound, his team- Lt. Commander E. B. Gamble. The ing your pay" for that extra Pearl Bay-battered, tattered and torn Sounds good, doesn't it? Sure! But
mates pounded out a five to three wedding was attended by Mrs. Harbor Day Bond. with gashes and wounds made by what's the catch, you say? Well,
win over the Ariadne. The PC nine Guerin, aunt of the groom, Cap- Jap shells which killed Admiral there is one, but it's slight. You
is looking around for another tain Paul P. Blackburn, and many Callaghan- the cruiser was greeted have to show that you are a re-
victim! relatives and friends. .. with mingled grief and pride by sponsible party, that you can save
Wedding Bells After a brief wedding trip Mrs. native San F ranciscans, who wel- money. And what does that mean?
Barbara Elizabeth Teasl.ey, Landers will be back on duty at the comed her skipper and fighting Well, money in the bank, or- War
RM2c, became the bride of Captain Communications Office and the bluejackets back home. Bonds! So we're back where we
Matthew Patrick Landers, U. S. groom returns to the east coast. Yes, the heavy cruiser sustained, started. As your bonds mature, you
her wounds and once again she is cash them in and repay the loan.
The Navy survey will be made back into the fight. Only the Navy The first thing you know, that
First Wave Officers by Lt. Commander Jean T. Palmer,
officials know her whereabouts but "dream place" in the country is all
Special Assistant to the Director of
To Leave Soon For Enlisted. Personnel, Bureau of we can still sing her praises loud in yours. You don't have to pay a cent
every land- USS San Francisco, on it. And it didn't hurt to pay for
Naval Personnel, and Lt. Com-
Overseas Duty mander Joy B. Hancock, Women's Ens. Barnes of the Mine Force bless her name! it, _either, while Mary was in the
Six WAVE Officers of the Navy, Reserve Representative for the Office is busy laying the ground hospital or when little Johnny was
born. The money all came from
Marine Corps and Coast Guard will Bureau of Aeronautics and the Dep- work for the coming Pearl Harbor Naval Training Schools War Bonds- not your weekly pay
depart soon for temporary duty in uty Chief of Naval Operations day bond campaign. Better start R. E. Goodhue, CGM(AA) and check. Sounds like the post-war
Hawaii. (Air) . putting the money in the sock for Mrs. Goodhue are the proud par- world? It is! So buy your dream
Shattering a Navy tradition by The Marine survey will be made that extra bond, men. ents of a 9 lb. girl, born on Octo- home of tomorrow by buying War
being the first WAVES to be as- by Colonel Ruth C. Streeter, Direc- Some of the Mine Force person- ber 24. Congratulations! Bonds today!
signed to duty outside the con- tor of the Marine Corps Women's nel are industriously attempting to They Made the Grade
tinental limits of the United States, Reserve, and Major Marian B. Dry- learn all about swimming, 'in order Recently advanced from S2c to
these officers will undertake sur- den, Assistant to the Director of the to qualify as swimmers. Ens. Slc were the following personnel
veys of housing conditions and bil- Division of Aviation, Marine Corps. Barnes reports that those who have of Ship's Company: E . G. Bowie, DRIVERS WANTED
lets in the Hawaiian Lslands prior The two Coast Guard officers will started learning are doing fine, and W. D. Cole, C. J. Dahlberg, D. Women wanted to drive
to the assignment of Navy, Marine be Captain Dorothy C. Stratton, that soon he hopes to have the en- Hawkins, F . L. Hite, J. E . Harvey, buses, trucks and sedans.
C0rps and Coast Guard women to tire Mine Force "in the water." We E . A. Haight, K. T. Jackson, J . C. Private car experience re-
permanent duty in that area. They Director o f t h e Coast Guard haven't had the opportunity of Long, J . F. Marsh, J. D. O'Brien, quired. Over $8.00 per day
will return to the United States in Womens' Reserve, and Lt. Com- watching Ens. Barnes' struggles, J. I. Romero, E . G. Rood, 0 . Shults, while training. Call Treas-
about one month to report their mander Ineva R. Meyer, Assistant but he says that he will soon be a A. J. Templet, L. V. Trembley, and ure Island Transportation
f i n d i n g s to th e i r respective Chief of the Enlisted Assignments competent instructor- without his D. J. Whitmore. NTS congratulates Pool, EX 3931, Extension 39.
branches of the Naval Service. Division, U. S. Coast Guard. water wings. you!