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VOL. 111- No. 32 TREASURE ISLAND, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. SEPTEMBER 23, 1944
PRE SIDEnT APPOlnTS CA PTA In R. W. CARY . commo□oRE
COMMODORE
"Top Hat" Fourth *
GREAT DAY ON T. 1.-lnset: R. W. CARY APPOINTED
All Navy Show Hoisting of the flag for Commo-
dore R. W. Cary on Treasure SEPTEMBER 8, 1944
Pleases T. I. Audiences Island. Main picture shows Com- The appointment of Com-
Monday night the fourth All- modore R. W. Cary congratu- modore Robert W. Cary was
Navy _ show "Top Hat" was pre- lated by Rear Admiral Carleton received with a great degree
sented to two capacity audiences at H. Wright, Commandant, 12th of pride and justifiable pleas-
Theatre Number one. If you were Naval District. ure. by all hands on Treasure
there you heard the Treasure Is- Island.
land band open the curtains on the
"Top Hat" trio, Offen, Skinner and Commodore R. W. C a r y
Hoare, who brought the original (then Captain) during his
theme "Top Hat, White Tie." You four months as Commander,
met Douglas Sherwin, CSM in the U.S. Naval Training and Dis-
role of a smooth-talking, fast- tribution Center has already
quipping MC, and you laughed and won the admiration and re-
applauded while he brought you a spect of all he has come in
show to fit all tastes. contact with. In spite of his
The "hep-cats" came alive when
Dave Lugone and his "Zoot Suit- many d u t i e s, Commodore
ers" took the spotlight, and they Cary's unfailing interest in
personnel welfare and recre-
had a hard time sitting still when
Siegel and Wright cut loose on not ation deserves special men-
one, but four key-boards in a tion. Congratulations, Com-
combined organ and piano version modore!
of "Cow-cow Boogie." Distinguished Service Record
Evidence of the professional Commodore Cary has devoted 30
talent now wearing navy blue was years of his life to Naval service,
Bob Kingery, ventriloquist, and his was born in Kansas City, Mo., at-
better halves, "Tiny" and "Jewel" tended Westport High School and
who kept the audience roaring with graduated from the William Jewell
laughter as they tossed the gags College and the University of Mis-
back and forth. souri.
From legitimate theatre came He later entered the Naval Acad-
the dramatic number "Laugh emy and graduated in 1914. Hav-
Clown Laugh," presented by ing spent many years of sea serv-
George Morris, who made the ice aboard some of the Navy's
theatre his business during pre-war greatest vessels which have been
days. Two new WA VE stars were cited f o r heroism, Commodore
presented in the personalities of Cary was promoted to the rank of
Nancy Payne and Jean Cleary. Commander on June 30, 1935 and
Nancy's "Embraceable You" tied attended the Naval War College,
that all-time favorite up with a red Newport, R. I., and served on the
ribbon, and presented it to an en- staff until May, 1939.
thusiastic audience. Jean, whose In January, 1941, he reported for
dancing feet tapped out a sizzling duty in the Naval District Division
South American number, is a new- Office of the Chief of Naval Oper-
comer to the T. I. stage, and has ations and in March, he was as-
promised to return soon. signed additional duty in Halifax,
No better personification of the N. S.
theme "Top Hat" could be found He was promoted to Captain on
than when Roy Zobel stepped from January 1, 1942 and assumed the
the hat to charm the audience with command of a cruiser; he partici-
"Begin the Beguine" and returned pated in the amphibious assault on
to present "How Many Times Do I the Island of Sicily in 1943.
Have to Tell You." For his distinguished service,
The Gay Nineties quartet, un- Commodore Cary has received
recognizable by even their own many medals an d awards. His
most intimate friends, ·wm never ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' . ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' .• medals and decorations include the
be forgotten with their version of ANOTHER BIG DANCE Specially Reduced Fare Boxing Variety Show Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, the
"Down by the Old Mill Stream," COMING UP SEPT. 30 Legion of Merit (four times), G9ld
and not a few of' the audience had for Railroad Travel For Scheduled for Retake Star in lieu of second Legion of
difficulty in recovering from a The next dance for the Merit (Navy) , Oak Leaf Cluster in
little skit called "Fast Fingers," Discharged Personnel Sept. 27 at T. I. Gym
enlisted personnel of Treas- lieu of third Legion of Merit
performed by the familiar city (Army), Gold Star in lieu of fourth
slicker, country hick and confused ure Island is scheduled for Navy, Army, Marine Corps or Another T. I. Boxing Smoker is Legion of Merit (Navy); Mexican
old maid. WAVES who are wonder- Saturday, September 30, it Coast Guard personnel traveling at on tab for Wednesday, September Service Medals; Victory Medal,
ing as to the identity of the horde was announced today. their own expense upon discharge, 27, with an eveµ more attractive Destroyer Clasp; American De-
of brats who kept interrupting the retirement or release from active boxing card and variety show to fense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp
show may recognize some of their Tickets can be obtained duty because they are not entitl_ed entertain you. European-African-Middle Eastern
own room mates if they look from the Welfare or Com- to travel or transportation requests Plenty of outside talent from Area Campaign Medal.
closely. manding Officer of each com- may obtain specially reduced one- Alameda, Hamilton Field, and the
way fares under a new arrange- Coast Guard will furnish our sock
mand. Dancing will begin at
ment which became effective Sep- warriors with plenty of trouble. Be- Six Civilian Jobs
2000 with scores of charming cause of the top notch ability of
tember 1.
hostesses gathered from the our Armed Guardsmen, outside Named For Men On
The tickets are sold at the rate
surrounding area present to competition had to be acquired.
of about 1 ¼ cents per mile, are Chief Capers is arranging a ter- Leave or Liberty
make sure that everyone en- good for travel in coaches only and
joy~ himself. WAVES wlll be authorize the usual free checkable rific floor show with plenty of girl The Twelfth Naval District head-
admitted without ticket, so baggage allowance and stop-over appeal and jivy tunes from our quarters announced that enlisted
Treasure Island band. Festivities personnel on leave or liberty may
the more the merrier, girls! privilege en route. will begin at 1900. accept employment in six civilian
Hepcats will give out to Tickets are sold only from place occupations in need of emergency
of discharge, retirement or release
the jive of the T. I. Swing labor.
(or an intermediate point) to home within 30 days of separation from The jobs listed are shipbuilding,
band and as usual .there will or place of enlistment or induction, ship repair, food processing, food
be tables loaded with deli- or place of employment in the the ~rvice.
The Bureau of Naval Personnel harvesting, high octane gasoline re-
cious refreshments. United States or Canada to which is sending a supply of these cer- fining and transportation, including
Remember: Treasure ls- the person desires to travel. tificates to commandants of naval longshoring and warehousing.
land gymnasium Saturday, No tickets will be sold to men districts with the United States for Enlisted personnel, not including
The Treasure Island band, well- unless they present a properly exe- use and distribution to activities officer personnel, who are granted'
September SO from 2000 to
equipped with arrangements by cuted form of "Identification Dis- within their district, and additional permission by their commanding of-
Braxton Patterson, took over the 2400. See you there! charge Certificate," issued by the supplies may be requested from the ficers may seek employment in any
( Continued on page 4) , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • , • railroads, which must be presented Bureau when needed. of the named occupations.