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U.S. Naval Training and Distribution Center
VOL. 111 - No. 44 TREASURE ISLAND, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. DECEMBER 16, 1944
Recreation Center lo Be Opened Here Thursday, December 21
Navy Man Reunited The Girl and Baby'He Did NOT Leave Behind Him New Center Will Provide Physical Fitness
Program as Well as Recreationl Facilities
With Girl He Wed
Treasure Island's new Recreation Center will be officially
In New Zealand opened to the enlisted personnel of this Naval Base next
Mature, capable James N.'Rouda, Thursday, December 21 from 1700 to 2100. The new center is
Ylc, has more to show for his three one of the finest to have been constructed on any base along
years in the Navy than many .an- the coast and will be a definite factor in improving both mor-
other man on Treasure Island. To
be specific, he can thank the Navy ale and physical fitness of . enlisted men and women of this
command. A reception and tea Wednesday, December 20,
for his wife, whom he met and
married while stationed at Auck- from 1700 to 1900, sponsored by Commodore R. W. Cary,
land, New Zealand. Commander, U. S. Naval Training and Distribution Center,
Requesting overseas duty after will serve as a preview showing of the Center to the Welfare
fiv,e months spent in the Allotment
and Recreation officers of the Twelfth Naval District and
Section in Washington, D. C., others in the Bay Area interested in this immense project.
Rouda, who comes from Mount
·vernon, N. Y., was selected as a In a brochure being prepared for reation Building, the motif is mod-
the opening of the Recreation Cen- ern and the latest trends in interior
member of the staff of the South ter, Commodore Cary said: design and arrangement have been
Pacific Command, whose headquar- "The opening of this Recreation followed. In the lower hall tables of
ters were then being set up in Center marks the completion of the massive - modern style and
Auckland.
all authorized construction in this chairs upholstered in red combine
"I made the trip across in a ves-
command of a character that pro- eff.ectively with the three shades of
sel carrying elements of the First vides recreational facilities for our blue of the walls and ceiling.
Marine Division," Rouda related. personnel and contributes to their Perhaps the most important
"They were great guys, every one
of them. Just how great, the Japs general welfare. It is another "leg" room in the building is the lounge,
were to find out on Guadalcanal BEAMING FACES portray the happin,ess of Mr. and Mrs. James N. along with our Hostess House, located on the lower deck opposite
R-ouda and their baby Diana upon being reunited here. Rouda met his theatres, and other physical recrea- the main entrance. Against the
and many other battlefields they bride while stationed in Auckland, N. Z., then did not see her f.or a year.
tional facilities toward accomplish- background of the copper-colored
lost to them."
ent of our Welfare Program - walls are carefully placed an abun-
In New Zealand, Rouda was as-
signed to the Public Relations Of- T. I. TALENT TAPS Till T. I. Chapel Cho.ir t provide so far as practicable, the dance of comfortable divans and
fice, at . that time under Com- c mforts and recreational facilities overstuffed chairs for reading,
mander (now Captain) Gene Mar- IN SAN FRANCISCO To s,ng Handel's o the "home town." The name of talking, or just relaxing. For the
key, former Hollywood producer. t ·s Center inadequately describes musically-inclined there is a Stein-
The· audience at the San Fran- "Messiah" Sunday i s full function, for in addition to way plus . two radio-phonographs
The Auckland PRO had an im-
portant job to do. It c-ensored cisco Haight and Cole Street the- i s recreational features it is also with a fast-growing collection of
atre was given a taste of enter-
cable, radio, and press news per- Traditional at Christmas time u ed for required training in physi- records.
tainment, Navy style, when a group has become the performance of c 1 fitness and maintenance, aqua- During the day, sunlight filters
taining to American forces in New
of top Treasure Island entertainers
Zealand, ,and the Japanese were Handel's "Messiah." Selections t · combat measures, and visual through windows decorated with
put on an All-Navy show for San ds. Venetian blinds and "tropicana"
aggravating their traditional Francisco bond purchasers, Tues- from this beautiful musical setting
myopia trying to read between the "To the personnel of this com- design drapes, and at night there
day, December 12. of the Nativity story will be pre-
newslines. and I have a closing message. are plenty of well-placed table
Admission was by bond purchase sented at th e Treasure Island "This is your Recreation Center. and floor lamps for easy reading.
For this duty Rouda was well
only, and to a full house CSM Chapel, Sunday, December 17 at I has been built and equipped with Tables for that bridge game or
fitted, since in civilian life he had
been a public relations man and Douglas Sherwin of Armed Guard 1600 by the C!)Illbined Chapel Choir f nds from Naval appropriations letter-writing are scattered_ over
was associated with United China signal school, opened the show as and the Wave Singers, under the a d the station Welfare Fund de- the luxurious rugs that cover the
Relief, Greek War Relief, the emcee. Featured performers were direction of Hugh Folkins, r ved from Ship's Service profits. floor.
Willkie Campaign Committee, and Wave soloist, Nancy Payne; the Sp(W) c. Is operation will be financed by In one corner of the lounge is a
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other major organizations. ¥ore- popular new act "The Three Pre- e latter. Use it- make the most wrapping table, behind which will
tenders";_ hula dancer, Nadine Men •and women from this sta- f it-and take care of the equip- always be a hostess to lend the
over, in off-duty hours he wrote
t A va1 yourse ves o 1 s ac1 - "woman's· touch" in package wrap-
several Navy shows which were Brown·; Dwight Davis, hand-bal- tion will be featured as soloists with en . ·1 1 f ·t f ·1
ancing expert; familil;Ll' faces, Lois Koch.and Laverne Offen sing- i ·es -
broadcast throughout New Zealand the gymnasium, library, ping.
Johnny Woodworth; and George ing soprano selections, Ll. (jg) e room, swimming pools, bowl- Down the hall to the right is the
to familiarize the inhabitants with
Morris and the small Treasure Is- Towner as baritone, Carolyn g alleys, movies, and others. spacious pool room, which houses
their American ·guests.
"I was one of the first Ameri- land combination band. Brown, .contralto; Roy Zobel, tenor; y of you will soon . be overseas 12 pool tables, one billiard table
The sailors and girls who made ~remaine, tenor; and Elwood ·ng part in the great battles on and one snooker table. To help you
cans to reach Auckland," Rouda
up this troupe have been perform- Gaskill, organist. the road to Victory. If you enter play your best game, the lights are
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ing separately and together on sev- the e mentally and physically pre- adequate and the tables of highest
Among selections to be presented
eral shows throughout the bay is the 'famous "Hallelujah" chorus, pa d your chances of returning quality.
area, and deserve a solid round of the beautiful organ solo "Pastoral to the States in the same tiptop Located on the east end of the
Holiday Hop applause for the generous gi_ving Symphony" and the many recita- co dition are a good deal better. lower hall is the hobby room. This
of their le1sure time to put Treasure tives and arias which have made Th results will pay you a divi- room is to be devoted to the
At Gym Tonight Island in the limelight.
this oratorio perhaps the most fa- de d when you most need it." development of arts and crafts.
"Get 'em while they're hot mous of any ever written. It should W lfare and Recreation Building Among the activities to begin at
and get 'em while they last" . . . Treasure Island be one of the highlights of the n the furnishing and interior the first of the year are painting
And that means that the holiday season and a performance de oration of the Welfare and Rec- (Continued on page 6)
that all personnel will enjoy.
tickets for the dance tonight in War Bond Drive
Gymnasium No. 1 will be. in
great demand. The tickets may Misses Quota Ch . t W k
be obtained from- the Division . ns mas ee
Officers. Fallmg short of its quota, the
During the intermission of Treasure Island War Bond Drive ·overAows With
the dance, the Armed Forces figures were announced for bond
Entertainment Committee will sales at $354,179 bought ~y Treas- Fine En te rta in men t
present a program studded ure Isiand naval and civilian per-
with vaudeville stars. sonnel from December 1st to the Starting off with a dance at the
Spotlighting the program 11th. gymnasium tonight, Christmas
will be three great acts: Ger- The set quota for the Island War week will be overflowing with en-
trude Mason, sparkling singer, Bond drive was $750,000, tertainment for bluejackets sta-
tioned on Treasure Island.
hula and tap dancer; Fay Cook,
petite acrobatic dancer and the At 1930, December 22 at Theatre
comely trio, The Three "J 's". Pin Setters Wanted No. 1, the San Francisco Sym-
The dance will begin at 2000 phony, Pierre Monteux conducting,
Pin setters Will be needed when
and continue until 2400. There the new No. 2 bowling alley opens will present a concert with Jascha
will be many charming host- its doors December 20, it has been Heifetz as a possible guest soloist.
esses fro mthe Bay Area pres- •announced. Also on tap are a number of
ent as guests. Van Kelley, ace The pin setters will be paid seven stag.e shows including Phil Sapiro's
clarinetist, and the Treasure cents a line for setting 'em up so Variety Show and Mrs. Braden's
Island Swing band will furnish Follies. Christmas carolers will be
the "rug-cuttin' " tempo. the bowlers can knock 'em down heard around the Island and special
again.
Besides the abov-e there will short stage shows will be presented
Anyone interested should see
be other entertainers to make Chief Specialist (A) Foushee in with the regular movies each night
it an eyening long to re- 1 THE EXCITING COLOR EFFECTS of the exquisitely furnished lounge
the Bowling Office of Bowling Alley next week. '
member. creates a clubhouse atmosphere for bluejackets to enjoy during their
No. 2. _______________ off-duty hours.