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PAGE4 THE MASTHEAD, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1944

COME TO THE GYMNASIUM .1When You Go To The South Pacific Large New
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Story Enumerates Certain "Do's and Dispensary Opens
Don'ts" For Your First Trip Out on Treasure Island
The Navy reaches out to include many little islands in On August 28, a large new
dispensary was placed in operation
the South Pacific. However, don't believe all those travel on Treasure I~land. It is "Building
folders you have read-tropical paradise, cool Pacific breezes, 257", and is situated near the
romantic moonlight, lovely native dancing girls--rather anti- Receiving Ship Administration
cipate a sweltering hell-hole, scorching mosquito-laden building and just opposite the
breezes, rain, rain, rain-and more rain! Treasure Island Brig and the
Gardener's Compound. This dis-
Reports from that sector enumerate certain "do's and
pensary includes three large wards
don'ts." Don't bring too much clothing. Four suits should be
and is fitted with the best in
ample; each person launders his own clothing as soon as he medical and dental equipment.
takes it off because they mold quickly when soiled. A small The.new dispensary is designated
issue brush is availabe for wash- if you bring a radio, be sure to as Dispensary No. 1 and is prima-
ing clothes; some of the mud is rily for the use of all Receiving
very adhesive and cannot be re- bring female plugs and extension Ship personnel and WAVES on
cord. A small pocket compass
moved by any of the usual methods comes in very handy. Treasure Island. All othe·r Treas-
(soaking, swearing, and hoping). ure Island personnel will continue
The most useful single article is
Don't stock up on soap, tooth to use Dispensary No. 2· (across
paste, razor blades, etc., but lay in a canteen. And a messkit is im- from the U. S. Naval hospital) as
portant. Don't forget to include a before. Sick-call in both dis-
sewing kit compiete with buttons. pensaries is held at 0830, 1300
Marine shoes are very comfortable.
and 1800. Because of the very
A pair of light ·moccasins or tennis
heavy work load, no cases, other
shoes are useful around the tent than emergencies, will be handled
or camp and also to wear inside at either dispensary other than at
overshoes. The latter item is very
the regularly designated sick-call
important. The mud is slippery and hours. All examinations for ap-
pretty hard on shoes. A raincoat pointment and promotion will be
is essential. "You have never seen done at Dispensary No. 2 as before.
rain until you have been here and A twenty-four hour medical officer
you will be drowned in 60 seconds
and dental officer watch is main-
without a raincoat." tained at both dispensaries for
Do bring along cotton cord or emergencies.
light line, a heavy knife (a small
WAVES personnel attending sick-
Boy Scout axe is 4.0) . Leather
call at the new dispensary will use
Don't Come Like a Christmas Tree watch straps "sweat" out in a very the front entrance of the building.
short time. Cloth type is much Receiving Ship enlisted personnel
a supply of foot powder, laxatives, better, bring three or four. The
attending sick-call at the new dis-
and Lanolin. Towels are scarce, so climate is terrific on watches, so if
pensary will use the entrance at
do bring three or four, especially the rear of the building which
small hand towels. Candy and gum ·• ti I I adjoins the Receiving Ship barracks
are available, but remember to /;l// and which has a large "Sick-Call
guard against the heat and ants!
Entrance" sign over the door.
Cigarettes are available along the
The second deck of the new dis-
line at sea-store prices, but do
pensary contains the dental depart-
bring a cigarette case because ment. This department is probably
paper sacks get soggy with your
the largest and best equipped
constant sweat. Also carry an oil- department of its kind in this area
skin tobacco pouch. both for regular dental work and
Travel lightly. Don't bring fancy for prosthetic work. It is planned
leather shaving cases, etc. The
to have all hands on Treasure Is-
constant dampness ruins leather land given a dental examination
luggage, etc. Do bring a hand here and necessary dental work
mirror of good quality. Cheap ones
done. A general schedule for this
rust in a few days and are worth-
Rain, .Rain, Rain is being distributed to all depart-
less. Wooden shower slippers are ments. Entrance to the dental
quite useful if you have room for you have to, bring the cheapest. department is through the left
them. Be sure to bring a flashlight Waterproof watch is best.
entrance in front of the building
with extra bulbs and batteries. Sun As for money, $50 is ample-
and up to the second deck.
glasses come in mighty handy, too. you can buy unique native work
A punk-type cigarette lighter with (although some of it is imported) .
plenty of extra flints will be your They do have pay days there, even Safety of Ships
best bet, because you are not al- if they are a little late. But why C • C
lowed to carry lighter fluid in your worry, you will find out that a arrymg argO Up
gear. stick of gum ~ill be _worth more to Armed Guard
Bring along your own cards, and than a double fm anytime.
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edge of the "Land Down Under."
The supplies and materials which
Pan-American Group Leaves are necessary to k e e p them
fighting in all kinds of weather
Treasure Island form another important job to be
done at home. "Send a man to
Letter to Captain Cary A letter of appreciation was sea!" That sounds like a simple
August 22, 19441 written August 24 by Captain R. W. statement, actually it means a com-
Captain Robert W. Cary Cary, Commander U. S. Naval plicated and extensive job. ·
Commandant, Treasure Island The Rewards
Training and Distribution Center, The rewards for service rendered
San Francisco, California
to L. C. Reynolds, Manager Pacific- speak for themselves. Over eight
"THEY LOOK LIKE MEN" after a course in body building at Treasure Island's Dear Captain Cary: Alaska Division, Pan-American hundred awards have been handed
well-equipped gymnasium. Body building is one of the many activities designed to
prepare bluejackets here for the most important battle ''over there.'' The staff As we are getting settled in our Airways System, Mills Field, South down to Pacific Armed Guards-
photographer caught some interesting shots as the bluejackets prime for battle. Top-
instructors carefully scrutinize the precision and skill of the men as they go through new environment at South San San Francisco, Calif. The letter men. The Silver Star medal, the
a tumbling workout. Center-balance, strength, ag!l!ty and muscular coordination are Francisco Airport, all of us in Pan follows : Bronze Star medal, the Purple
required to perform the trampoline feat. E. R. Foster, Sp (A) le, prepares to show how
it is done as Van Meter, Sp (A) le, looks on. Bottom-G. Pavlich, Sp (A) le ; Dwight American are reflecting on our "I want to thank you very much Heart and many more form ·a part
Davis, Slc; and V. J. Collier, Sp(A)2c, are shown instructing a class in weight lifting.
very happy <;lays_at Treasure Island. for your gracious letter of August of their shield of honor, but the
For the entire organization I wish 22. I can assure you that it is greatest tribute to the job they
U.S. NAVAL ~\\\\%\\ .,,,.,,,,,,\ to bespeak to you our appreciation greatly appreciated by Commander have done is the complete effort
FRONTIER BASE Tl,/1 weelt t1I tl,e for the hospitality you showed us Miller, Major Milham and myself. the United States has made in the
"We are very sorry that the very Pacific.
and for the tolerance you displayed
In a letter to the Commanding l/lRIIRY in the various trials and tribula- pleasant associations of the past Wars are fought and won with
Officer of U. S. Naval Frontier tions which I am sure our activities with your Pan-Air organization supplies, and our Pacific victories
Base, John E. Cushing, Assistant \\\\\%\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' must have heaped upon you. had to be broken off but we are prove that our supply lines, far
Dep. Administrator, Pacific Area In addition to your own kind certainly delighted that you all feel extended, have been unbroken.
Fiction
expresses his appreciation to the assistance we are grateful for the that your days at Treasure Island These supply lines have been pro-
Mr. Angel Comes Aboard - -
officers attac;:J1ed to this command. continual cooperation of Y o u r were happy ones. I can assure you tected and maintained at high costs.
Booth
"Your attention is 'directed to the entire personnel, in particular that that your activity caused • us no Armed Guard service used to be
spendid cooperation of your officers God's Front Porch- Frings ··· of Commander Miller and Major inconvenience whatever and I will referred as "suicide assignment."
The Pass- Savage
received by my office in disposing Ml°II:iam. I shall appreciate your be most pleased if I could antici- Thanks_ to the excellent training
of the multitude of problems Winter Wheat-Walker voicing our gratitude to al! of . pate that all of my other activities which Armed Guard men now
arising from the redelivery of Fish and Tin Fish-Wylie them. on Treasure Island would cause receive the cost in lives has been
requisitioned fishing and other With the very kind assistanc.e of · me as little trouble as Pan Air did. greatly lowered. The newspapers
Non-fiction
vessels. Lifeline- Carse Commander D_eJoy we are rapidly "We will be very happy to visit will carry the story of the battles,
"The problems have been unex- placing our :ri.ew establishment in your new home when you are com- but the story of logistics has been
pected and of such specialized Tarawa, the Toughest Battle. in order. As soon as bur operations pletely established there and we written by the men who fought,
nature that rules for their dis- Marine Corps History-Hannah are in presentable form it will be a hope that the physical separation lived and died that vital supplies
position cannot be categorized. Psychology for the Fighting great pleasure to have you, and will not completely sever our con- might reach the fighting fronts on
"Especial thanks are due to Lt. Man-Infantry Journal your staff pay us a visit. tact with. each other. We will be schedule. That story w i 11 be
R. B. Shelley and Lt. Commander Plastic Horizons-Weil Sincerely: glad to be of any assistance to finished only when such men, by
M. J. Conlon, who have worked Letters of Alexander Woolcott- Signed, L. C. Reynolds, you in the future if and when you their efforts, can erase World War
closely with A. W. Young." Woolcott Manager, Pacific-Alaska Division. I need it." II with the single word "Victory!"