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officers, enlisted men, and employees of Treasure Island. All communications and
contributions should be directed to The Editor, Welfare and Recreation Department, s
Treasure Island, San Francisco, California. Phone: EXbrook 3931, Extension· 59.
CAPTAIN R. W. CARY, USN
Commander U. S. Naval Training and Distribution Center "OVER-AGE" men who are now
LT. COMMANDER R. S. KIMBELL, USNR serving in the Navy soon may be
Director of Welfare and Recreation given an opportunity to make that
STANLEY SOLOMON, Y2c, USNR transition back to civilian life
Editor although it may not be easy to get
CLYDE F. BABB, Slc, USNR, Associate Editor a discharge.
Robert E .. Johnson, Y3c, Managing Editor Rex N. Olsen, Y3c, Featur e Editor Each man seeking volunt9:ry re-
Carolyn N. Brown, Y2c, WAVES Editor George J. Schechter, Y3c, Staff Artist
tirement because of age probably
TREASURE ISLAND, S. F., CALIF., SATURDAY, SEPT. 16, 1944 wili be required to obtain a formal
certification that the billet he holds ·
EDITORIAL- can . be abandoned without neces-
sity of replacing him. One of the
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is "when is a man over-age?" The
maximum age for combat duty has
been set at 38 for the army and
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marines and men are permitted to
The imminent fall of Germany and the liberation of Europe request retirement after that age
seems near crystallization. With this fact before us, many wonder is reached. However, the recent
statement by Secretary Forrestal
-what now, Uncle Sam? with reference to the continued
Secretary of the Navy Forrestal emphasized that the world's growth of the Navy implies that
the Navy still needs men and may
greatest navy "will continue to expand; demobilization of the
disagree about .the age limit.
Navy must await the defeat of Japan." * * *
To many of us who have little businesses and jobs to go back WITH THE ALLIED Forces
fighting on the Nazis' "holy soil",
to, we wish to return, to get back to build a haven of happiness the world is anxiously awaiting for
and go our peace-loving way. That cannot and will not happen Hitler to show the cards up his
sleeves-one of which is a terrible
until the fall of Japan.
ace called "V-2", the most terrible
Never in the history of the world has the United States Navy weapon the world has ever known.
IT'S LUNCH TIME FOR OFFICERS OF BOQ-Lower left--Lt. H. Carswell is seen
been called upon to do the greatest job of all time. It seems as though a logical leaving the lunch counter preparing to eat in the new officers' mess hall. Lower and
hunch would be this: if Hitler has center photo shows the officers in progress of being served. Left center inset--Lt. F.
Millions of our fighting men, billions of tons of fighting equip- C. Carruthers, under whose supervision comes the new mess hall and BOQ. Top-Mil·
more than four aces, he had better ton Evans, Stdlc and Thomas Fields, Stdlc are seen preparing salad in the modernly
equipped galley. Top circle-S. Sison, CCStd, in charge of preparing the menus for the
ment and food must be sent, if necessary, to liquidate our common not lay them down. The Yanks are officers, and in charge of the galley and mess hall operation.
good sports but heaven only knows
enemy. Speed and the will to do are essential for the liberation of
the power of their wrath when the
New BOQ and Officers' Mess
four hundred million oppressed Chinese, who for seven years cards of fair play are ill-shuffled.
· have been fighting and dying and waiting for us to get there. And * * *
PEACE TERMS were the topic Hall Opened on Treasure Island
what about Pearl Harbor? of discussion at the Roosevelt-
The officers and enlisted men in the fightingest fleet in the Churchill parley in Quebec. New Officers' Quarters
Perhaps it is only an opinion but
world may be the last to get back to our home and hearth, but
there is a strong sentiment in favor For 400 Men Now
we will earn the undying gratitude of four hundred million Chi- of the terms of unconditional sur-
Complete on This Base
nese and one hundred and thirty million Americans. Democracy render for the enemy; that · the
German and Japanese people must The new Bachelor Officers'
will live again all over the world and it will not fail us.
be deprived the chance to bear Quarters o n Treasure Island,
arms, manufacture arms or possess located along the west sea wall,
'I ..... --.................................. -... . the means of manufacturing arms were opened recently. Accommoda-
• PERSONAl/1/ES In the NEWS for a period of 50 years-perhaps tions are available for approxi- "How is your health?" That
mately 400 men. Sleeping quarters question has often been asked flip-
even more.
are on both the first and second pantly, but this time we are serious.
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* * * warfare is decks, each having lounge rooms None of us will forget tb:e ex-
NAVY SUBMARINE
Veteran of 21 Years TROUBLE SHOOTER being relentlessly waged upon the in connection. Each room accom- tremely high physical requirements
"A Navy career is a civilian ca- Juanita Hunnex, Y3c, is the first Japs in the Pacific. Figures are not modates two officers with the ex- we met to qualify for entrance in
reer," says CSt(PA) Santiago Um- WAVE Yeoman to become a part available as tQ the number of subs ception of quarters for senior the Navy. At that time we were iri
pad, who is now rendering a vital of the Treasure Island Chapel staff. the country has but statistics show officers. excellent condition, but the ques-
service at the recently established Her duties are not only yeoman there are apparently enough to Assisting Lt. F. C. Carruthers tion is, "How do you feel today?"
BOQ on Treasure Island. tasks, but include a share of the sink the Jap ships faster than they and Ens. F . X. LaMountain in Are you still in tip-top shape? Your
can build them. The recently cap- operation are A. C. Laemmert, health is necessary not only for
Enlisting in the Navy September work of the Chapel in helping Uncle
tured islands in the Pacific by Navy Y3c; C. E. Simpson, Slc, former your efficiency, but for your hap-
4, 1923, at a Receiving Ship in the Sam's bluejackets with their prob-
forces will enable them to patrol Montgomery Ward store manager piness.
Philippines, Chi.ef Umpad is a proud !ems.
with greater efficiency the lanes of Boulder, Colo.; R. L. Beaty, Slc, This _is all by way pf introduc-
veteran of twenty-one years of ac- Juanita .is a seminary graduate,
where the enemy sails in vain formerly with the HOLC in Omaha, tion to the new Dispensary No. 1,
tive duty at sea. During his naval holding a Bachelor effort to bring supplies and men Neb.; R. W. Gibson, Slc, of Ridge- located just east of Ship's Service
career, he se;Yed aboard some of of Science degree, to beleaguered outposts. way, Colo., a former business man : No. 1. Sick call for all WAVES
the Navy's most outstanding ships and an alumnus of E. A. Ingram, S2c, a former takes place -here three times daily,
and participated in many historical Glendale Junior Col- QUOTE - WORTHY:
* * * "Luck is Merchant ·Marine, and A. J. Parcel, at 0830, 1300 and 1800. In case of
events. lege. Her missionary when preparation meets w i t h Slc, who before his enlistment was emergencies there is always a doc-
Chief Umpad family started her opportunity." employed by Western Union. R. L. tor on duty at this dispensary. Fa-
s p e a k s modestly well-traveled educa- Errett, BMAlc, of Oakland, and cilities include a new and fully
about his services tion with ten years Guam Occupies Strategic Joe Rooch, Cox, of San Francisco, equipped examination room, eye
clinic, foot clinic and the services
serve as Master-At-Arms.
a l'l d emphatically in the orient, after which they re-
turned to the United States so that New BOQ Mess Hall of an experienced and well-trained
states that there is Location For Decisive
she might begin her schooling. The new modern BOQ mess hall staff.
no single highlight and galley serve 200 officers at Those reporting to the foot clinic
No foreigner to royalty, the high Blow at Toio's Empire
in his career that is point in her career was the day each seating, and have the capacity should report first to "WAVES Sick
worthy of mention- of serving over 600 each meal. S. Call" at either 1100 or 1500 daily.
when she was crowned May Queen GUAM- Guam is destined to be-
ing. However, he finds it a keen Sison, CCStd, who has been in the The dental clinic is also available
of her university, an honor· and an come a miniature Pearl Harbor
source of satisfaction to look back experience to remember. Following from which the winning blow Navy for over 26 years is in charge and is still located at the old dis-
at his record of service which car- graduation came a six month against Japan can be struck, Major of the galley and mess hall, under pensary, now known as No. 2.
ried him to every major port in the loyalty to the Army as a civilian General Henry L. Larson, USMC, the supervision of Lt. Carruthers. Never again w\ll medical atten-
world. empJoyee, but those loyalties were said at his first press conference WAVE officers are also eligible to tion be so easily accessible. If you
At the outbreak of World War I, permanently transferred when she since taking command of the eat in the new BOQ dining room. are not feeling quite up to par, why
he was assigned to the U. S. S. became Yeoman Hunnex of the island's defenses and development. Week-day serving hours are: not go over to the Dispensary today
Black Hawk in Cavite. Perhaps United States Navy. Guam will be everything that "an 0645-07 45; 1130-1300, and 1730- so that tomorrow will find you
some of the experiences during his Her experience and education important base" implies, he said. 1930. Sunday only two meals are feeling 4.0 and ready for a full day
transport duty influenced him to have ideally suited her for the He emphasized the project would served-0800-1000 and 1300-1500. at your best.
make the Navy a career-a career worth-while job she is doing, as be one of the major engineering
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which he has no reason to regret. well as offering proof of the kind developments of the Pacific war. PLANS AFOOT
.· Chief Um pad later served aboard of service well-trained WAVES are "This base," said Larson, "is im- Many Needed in Jap War
Mary Jane Smart, striker for
fhe U. S. S. Indianapolis and the rendering here at home. portant offensively .to launch · the Much of the army now -fighting Specialist (S) rating, is the newest
tr. S. S. Ranger in the Asiatic action which is going to win the in Europe may return home "via WA VE member of the gymnasium
~ he} ~ much of his service was in war; defensively because here rest
Chift~ and Japan. · 70,000 WAVES the installations promoting the the Suez Canal and Tokio," Lt. staff. Her job will be to serve as
f_ Ai:ithough he wears many cam- security even of the United States. General Ben Lear, commander of WA VE representative at the gym
. pii.igri ribbons, including a ribbon Members of the WAVES, who With these islands in our hands the Army Ground Forces, said at and to formulate a recreation pro-
. repi;:esenting the Nicaragua cam- now number 72,350, are expected I we will be in position to insure Cincinnati recently in a speech gram to fill the needs of all WAVES
before veterans of the Spanish- .on Treasure Island.
. paign, Chief Umpad takes a great to total nearly 100,000 by the end peace afterward."
American War. ) You will be hearing from her,
. 'deal ?f pride in his good conduct of 1944. "A -great many men will be ·and no doubt she will be asking for
medal which was awarded him for
Repartee is the clever replies a needed for the decisive operations your help. Give her a helping hand
•·maintaining an excellent record [ Your Friends Would Enjoy I sailor thinks up on the way to the
in the Pacific to carry throt:\g'h the for it will be for the benefit of not
(4.0) ·throughout his entire career. "The Masthead" - Send It Home. Brig from Captain's Mast.
final assault against the Japs." only yourself but your shipmates.