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PAGE 4 THE MASTHEAD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1944
Hangs Up A New Regimental Bowling "Haratious" The Owl- Marine Mascot I Homes To Be Made
Physical Fitness S~ore Tournament __ Finals; Co. ·Available For Naval
29 Edges Out Co. 31 Service Families
The Naval Housing Service today
In the finals of the hotly con- inaugurated a program to obtain
tested RMS bowling tournament housing accommodations for Naval,
that has been under way for the Marine Corps and Coast Guard per-
past month between picked five sonnel at summer resorts and in
man teams from each company, summer homes in Northern Califor-
the team representing company 29 nia, it was announced by Lt. Rich-
edged out company 31 by the slim ard H. Hibbard, officer-in-charge.
margin of 61 pins. The winning With the closing of the su;mmer
team was composed of F. M. Broer, season, many houses may bE!coi:ne
team captain; D. G. Elg; E. E. vacant for service families who
Ferry; F. S. Ebert, and W. R. can occupy · them the year around,
Fink; and was coached by Paige, Lt. Hibbard pointed out in request-
Sp(A)lc, company commander. ing that owners get in touch with
The tournament was such a suc- the Chamber of Commerce in their
cess that plans are being made for local communities or with th e
a similar tournament in the near N av a 1 Housing Service, 1095
future with each section of every Market Street, San Francisco.
' 'HORATIPUS,'' dignified owl refugee, is pictured after his convalescence with
company to be represented. In the Platoon Sergeant Whalen, veteran owl trainer, at the Marine Barracks on Treasure (Telephone Market 3828).
regular monthly tournament con- Island. "Horatlous," the Marine mascot, will be the distinguished guest of bluejackets One of the principal objectives
at the Marine Barracks daily between 1400 and 1600.
ducted on the duck pin alleys for of the Naval Housing Service is to
officers, WAVES, and enlisted T. I. MARINES TELL obtain housing outside of the .con-
personnel the winners for July G.S.K. NEWS gested San Francisco Bay area for
show Chief Machinist John Hantek, 'ALL' ABOUT OWL service families .whose presence
Jr., leading all officers with the Contentment filled us after the · there is' not essential. Hundreds of
The Marines of Treasure Island
Harold A. Gottfredson, GM2c, average of 173. Mary A. HicKery, are qualified owl experts, and are Housewarming Luncheon on Au- families already have been found
hung up a new physical fitness Y2c, the winsome blonde from the fully abl~ to furnish first-hand in- gust 5th , when Commander Lantz homes in Northern California cities
score at ANTS when he put to- Captain's Writer's Office, showed formation on any and all problems thanked the boys for moving the at a convenient distance from the
gether 37 squat jumps, 75 sit-ups, the way in the WAVES division concerning the feathered owl. storeroom shelves in record time. crowded ports. On the other hand,
50 push-ups, 71 squat-thrusts, and with an average of 152; while for They are the proud owners, or He only hopes tha~ they can build the Housing Service attempts ! to
18 pull-ups for a 73.8 score. the enlisted men W. H. Root, Jr., them back as quickly. find accommodations for ,service
custodians more properly speak-
Gottfredson, aged 20, weight RT3c, rolled the top score average ing, of one "Horatious." "Horati- personnel whose presence in the
210 pounds, previously scQred of 190. The monthly tournament ous" is an owl of forbidding The following boost!! in rates San Franci~co Bay area is essentjal
55.6 on the same test, but since for officers and members of ship's character and great wisdom as is have been made this month: L. to the conduct of the war.
that time he has been working out company is conducted during the Mitchell, SK3c; D. E. Flaggs,
implied by his name. He dropped "It is requested," _said Lt. Hib-
in the body building department noon hour when the alleys are set in on the Marines in a battle-worn SKlc; J . J. Guiner, SKlc; H. B. bard, "that those wishing to co-
at the T. I. gymnasium. His home aside for their exclusive use. The condition and they escorted him to Dooley, SK2c ; J . L. Allen, SK2c; operate with this program get
is in Circleville, Utah, where he alleys are available after 1800 each the Dispensary where he, received J . J. Ailioto, SK2c; E. J . Dankert, into contact with the local owners
attended Piute High School and week day for enlisted personnel treatment for his broken wing. SK2c; C. E. Abbott, SK2c; A. H. directly, with the local Chambers
later Utah State, participating in and from 1000 on Sundays. New During his convalescence, the soft Brady, SKlc; and WA VE Lynn of Commerce that are assisting the
football, basketball, and• track. pins and balls have been made life on Treasure Island seems to Webber, SK2c. Navy in this situation, or with local
Gottfredson, upon being asked available and the alleys are kept have ruined· him for the rigors of real estate dealers. The housing
his opinion of the athletic program in excellent condition at all times outdoor life and his fondness for To commemorate the. date · T. situation is so acute that the Hous-
at T. I., ~ad this to say: "The by Chief Bair and his crew. Bowl- Navy chow has resulted in his Flagg, SKlc, and Q. -,:- Esperson ing Service is in serious need of
school has a very fine, well-round- ing is a fine recreation and all permanent residence at the Marine SKlc, became proud pii,pas. Such listings. If Northern Californians
ed program, and the T. I. gym- hands are urged to take advantage Barracks. events always occur in two's in have a vacancy they are asked to
nasium has the best facilities I of the facilities offered in the GSK. Chief Cavano and W. Wil- provide to the above agencies, or
Even though "Horatious" is ex-
have ever seen. For the. person I school's recreation rooms. tremely dignified, being an owl of son, SKlc, are recent fathers of to the Housing Service directly,
who wants to get in physical con- high character, he has volunteered twins. full details such as rental price,
dition, T. I. is the best place I his se~vices · in .the name of his heat, cooking facilities, number _of
know." Operational Barbara Wallis, SK2c; Natalie bedrooms, proximity of schools and
country. He will receive interested
Neff, SK2c; Barbara Seitz Fitz- stores, and transportation facili-
Traini11g School spectators between 1400 and 1600 henry, SK2c; and Chief Murphy ties.
daily at the Marine Barracks. The
Disbursing Office At the first of the annual Opera- only price placed on an interview are toasting themselves in Rear Admiral C. H. Wright,
Is Well Organized In tional Training School dance last is the purchase of a $5 War Bond. Southern California's sunny clime. Commandant of the Twelfth Naval
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Saturday night, a fine time was had We understand that as an added
District, has pointed out that "in
New Location by all who attended. The highlight attraction, Platoon Sergeant Whal- many nearby communities there
of the evening's entertainment was eri, veteran owl trainer, will be Industrial Shops
are numerous vacancies for Naval
(Continued from page 1) · the jitterbug exhibition given by i:i .. present to lecture at each audience There has been quite a profici- families at a lower rental than are
J . (Limberlegs) Hall, Y2c. Hall, we on the "Habits of the Owl." ency of cigars and candy down In- obtainable here, and whatever help
nd
USNR, is paymaster, a _ has been are glad to say, suffered no ill ef- Certainly this Marine mascot is dustrial way, Contributing these can be renpered by these regions
at this station for approximately a fects from his exertions. Immedi- worthy of your consideration, and items have been B. G. Falleri, BMlc, will assist in providing homes for
year and a half. Most of the crew
. ately after the dance, he was given I as the Marines say, "You -never who is the proud father of a little service men and women whose duties
in disb~r~ing ~am~ ~r_om r~sponsi- a . medical examination and no know when you too, may be the girl; E . W. Ryan, CM2c, and E . F . in the San Francisco Bay Area
ble positions m civilian life con- broken bones were found-in fact proud owner of an owl." Conrad, CM2c, who were both fa- are essential to the prosecution of
nected with banking, cost account- no bones were found! No one has thers of baby boys. Congratula- the War."
ing, insurance, etc. Candidates for yet discovered the answer to the Off' T , tions, fellows! The basic feature of the Naval
storekeepers school are interviewed question of why Minter, GMlc, con- I Ce rs en n IS Housing Service program is an
in "boot camp" and their back• ~inually left the d~nc.~ to "see if M t h A t 28 It looks . like Indust_rial's soft- agreement which is signed be-
grounds are studied carefully be- it has started to ram. a C U 9 US ball team is well on its way to tween the renter and the service.
fore they' are assigned to further - -- Officers' Tennis Tournament will winning the championship. They While the landlord is not a party to
special training. Tonight the Port Watch of ship's start 1?'-ugust 28 at T. I. Gym c_ourts. have defeated all teams in the this agreement, he is protected _by
Chief Biehn an "Old-Timer" company will take over where last Trophies and med a ls will be league, winning the first round of it. It guarantees to him fair and
The oldest "old-timer" around week's section left off. For the awarded. Call Extension 50 at the the series. The team is coached by equitable treatment in regard to
the NTDC Disbursing Office is finale, an even better time is prom- gym, or contact B. H . Barker, Chief Carpenter Barton, from In- the certainty of rents, prompt evic-
Chief Pay· Clerk S. A. Biehn; USN ised. As before, music will be fur- Sp(A)lc, for entry. dustrial's Personnel Office. Good tion of undesirable tenants, and
(Ret), who reported for disburs- nished by the Treasure Island -----.---- going, fellows, let's keep it up and payment of claims for damage to
ing duty at this station just six DanceBand._Lt. (jg) Jack, division Industrial Wins win the championship! property.
days before Pearl Harbor when officer, promises plenty of refresh- • -------------------------------
Treasure Island was just getting men ts will be on hand. Just gral: FI rs t Ha If Of
under way as a naval activity. Mr. a date and come along to Alexan- Vice Admiral Bagley Makes
Biehn can recount many interest- dria Hall, Eighteenth and Geary T. I. Le a g u e Informal Inspection Here
ing stories of the early days on Street, San Francisco. The Industrial Division,. winner
T. I., when headquarters for the Operational Training School soon of the first half, is a club that
disbursing office were aboard the will have two less bachelors: A. A. doesn't know the word "defeat."
Delta Queen, an old river boat Canepa, BM2c, will today take unto Last Thursday, the Industrial and
then under charter to the Navy. himself Lona Smith, of Redwooc Armed Guard, runner-up for thE'
In those days public funds were City, to have and to hold from first half, met and the former won
often disbursed from a rickety henceforth. A. J. Feliciano, BM2c, by the score of 3. to 2. Going into
counter improvised from packing recently married Elsie Canepa, alsc the last inning, two runs behind,
b9xes, and the Disbursing Officer of Redwood City-and in addition. the Industrial team managed to
frequently had to wear rubber became the brother-in-law of Bo_at- score three runs, enough to salvage
boots in his office to keep his swain's Mate Canepa. Both men go, the game when everything looked
feet dry. grand girls and we wish therr. gloomy. The Industrial team should·
They've C.ome a Lorig Way worlds of happiness. Congratula• be proud of their feat of winning
They have come a long, long tions, men! the first half after losing their firs,
way in three years and we have --- league game of the season . to
only to look at the large airy, Chief Boatswain's Mate W. R. ANTS. Below are the league stand-
well-lighted new disbursing office, Craig was absent last Saturday du€ ings for the first half.
located topside of the new Post to the launching of a new member T. I. Softball League Standing
Office building to realize how much of· the Craig Class. Gross displace- · W L Pct.
change has occurred in a very ment-nine and one half pounds; Industrial ....... .. 7 1 .875
short time. type-BOY! Congratulations, Chief. Armed Guard . ... . 6 2 .750
There are no obstacle courses on · Arrivals and Departures D. D. Pool .. . ... . . 6 2 .750
VICE ADMffiAL DAVID W. BAGLEY, Commander Western Sea Frontier, visited
the way to the disbursing office "Hello" to J. E. Masquelier, Flc, Frontier Base ..... 5 3 .625 Treasure Island Friday to make an informal inspection of the Western Sea Frontier
and if any information is wanted reporting, for duty with our Engi- ANTS . . . ...... . .. 5 3 .62t Activity on this Island, under command of Captain Paul P . Blackburn. Pictured above
are (left to right) Vice Admiral David W. Bagley, USN, Commander Western Sea
on such a pressing matter as pay, neering School. "Fair Sailing" tc T. I. Docs ......... 4 4 .500 Frontier; Lt. Commander H. T. LeFavoure, Jr., USNR, Operations Officer of Northern
California Sector Western Sea Frontier; Commodore Burrell C. Allen, USN (Ret),
the new disbursing office is the .A. J. Kreienseick, Slc, leaving for Post Office . .. ..... 1 7 .125 Chief of Staff Western Sea Frontier; Captain Paul P. Blackburn, USN, (Ret), Com-
place to do your shouting. duty aboard a new destroyer. Receiving Ship . .. . O 8 .000 mander Northern California Sector Western Sea Frontier; Commander Marshall L.
1 Smith, USN (Ret), aide to Commander Western Sea Frontier.