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THE MASTHEAD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1944 · PAGE 5

CHOW TIME FOR TREASURE ISLAND WAVES AltMED GUARD
CENTER
T r agedy
On Sunday, July 30, 1944, Lt. Com-
mander Macklin, Lt. R. L. Moore
and Chaplain R. J. Wash of the
Armed Guard Center (Pacific)
By Carolyn Br own, Y2c
represented this Command at the
It may be somewhat unorthodox, Memorial services held at Port
but we would like to congratulate Chicago for the officers and men
ourselves for one of the nicest missing in the recent explosion.
birthday parties we have ever at- The Color Guard of the Armed
tended. These are some of the Guard Cent.3r was on hand to aid
comments we heard after the in the ceremonial procedure.
party was over. From the rolls of the Armed
"The posters in the mess hall Guard, one officer and 29 men
were tops, what portraits!" "Im- were stricken in connection with
agine, steak on Monday, that's one of the worst disasters of the
something new in Navy food." current war. Their passing leaves
One girl exclaimed at the end of a void in the hearts of their ship-
the program, "I'd like that little mates. To the next of kin of the
'Gadabout', he had enough pep for men lost, Commander E. D. Fla-
three men." Another WAVE was herty has expressed, on behalf of
heard to say, "It certainly was their shipmates, sincere condol-
nice of Captain Cary and Captain ences.
Blackburn to say 'Happy Birthday'
personally, it gives a .girl a good ANTS
feeling."
These and many more give the Regretfully, we bid farewell to
impression that the party com- four of our shipmates: Arthur G.
mittee headed by Lt. (jg) Gold- Hammond, CY, who originally re-
rick and Ens. Masheter did an ex- ported to ANTS on November 17,
cellent job. The program headed 1942; Gunner R. L. Wells; A. Lees,
by Ernie Smith, San Francisco GMlc, and P. Friedberg, GM2c, in-
sports announcer, was top-notch. structors in Gunner's Mates and
It's a pleasure to say "Happy Electric Hydraulics, all of whom
second anniversary" to one of the were detached this week. Our best
prettiest groups of two-year olds wishes go with you as you report to
we know. your new stations.
Seen and Hear d Congratulations are in order for
The rivalry is getting stronger R. M. Benowitz, SK(T)lc on his
day by day. Someone once criticiz- recent advancement.
ed the WAVES for lack of group Lt. (jg) M. H . Hill recently re-
spirit but we are here to say that ported aboard as an assistant to
such is not the case. Lt. (jg) Zech in the Audio-Visual
The Armed Guard WAVES have Aids Training Program.
organized a baseball team, a ANTS Waves take this oppor-
regular drill unit, and recently tunity to express their appreciation
sponsored a swimming party. They to the committee and sponsors of
are soon to challenge the WA VE the Waves' Birthday Party for the
hospital softball team, better splendid banquet and entertainment
provided for the Second Anniver-
known as the "Doc-ettes". The
girls at Radio Materiel, not con- sary Celebration. Well done!
tent with one ):)irthday party )leld
their own last Saturday morning
and had as their honored guests, Industrial Shops -
their commanding officer; Captain On the production line, the In-
Breckel and other of their officers. dustrial Department is on the job
We are finding that it's lots twenty-four hours a day. When the
more fun to do things together. dead line on ship repairs are met,
How about a bowling team, more and the ships steam out the Gol-
swimming parties, and more ac- den Gate for the war zone, the
tivities of all kinds.
officers and men have the as-
surance of a job well done. Credit
RADIO MA TERI EL for these jobs goes equally to the
officers, civilians, and Navy per-
SCHOOL sonnel.
.Dow n t he A isle
On Sunday, July 23, WA VE Industrial has proven it can play
Winona Eason, Y2c, became the as hard as it works. The noon
bride of Edward F. Purdy, Ylc, in hour softball games have been
a double ring ceremony at the Lit- Twelve o'clock noon finds WAVES hurrying to WAVE mess Cox, Slc; L. Rankin, Slc; V. May, Slc; E. Bush, Slc; M. giving the fellows a real work out.
tle Chapel of the Flowers, Berke- hall from all directions. Top view shows main dining room Hall, Slc; M. Vinson, Slc; M. Dixon, Slc ; N . Baize, Slc In a fast moving seven inning
completely furnished with moder n equipment. Center view Seen at the bottom are girls in mess line waiting im-
ley, Calif. Dorothy Elmore, Y2c, gives credit to WAVE mess attendants, left to right: I. patiently for the excellent noon meal regularly served at the softball game, ·the officers of the
Pickford, Slc; D. Radcliffe, Slc; B. Shingleton,, Slc; S. galley.
and Bill Davison, Y2c, were the Industrial Department met and de-
orily attendants. The bride and feated the Officers of the USS
The new galley is well ventilat-
groom were given moral support Lawrence, by a score of seven to
New Wave Galley ed, and furnished with aesthetical- Operational
by a • large number of friends and one. The game brought out the
shipmates. Best wishes Winona Suitably Located ly arranged tables. The silver and best of the officers' talent, includ-
and Ned for a happy and success- paper napkins are neatly arranged Training School ing such stars as Lt. Commander
at each place. The galley has a
ful married cruise. We had to say "Farewell" to two Larson, Lt. Dobbins, Lt. Eager,
On Treasure Island capacity of 650 per hour.
Voti ng Officer of our shipmates this week. S. N. Chief Warrant Barton, and fea-
In response LO the many in- By Clyde F-. Babb, S1 c . The galley is completely man- Misita, Slc and E. A. (Chick) turing Lt. "Ace" LaLanne as pi_tch-
quiries that have been received re- The way to a man's heart is ned by Waves; however, the scul- Maples, Slc have both been trans- er. This first game, won with ease,
garding voting procedure, Lt. Com- through his stomach, so the old lery, spud locker, and kitchen are ferred to Alameda Air Station. All brings conftdence that there will
operated by bluejackets. T.tiirteen
mander Keplinger, voting officer saying goes, but it seems that the Ship's company wish these men be many more victories for the
girls do the serving, and after
of this command, explains that on way to a Waves heart, her en- success in their new venture. officers' team.
these girls act in this capacity for
or about August 20, post cards will thusiasm to do a job well, may
three months they may strike for
be furnished to all officers and come from the fact that Waves
any rate in which they may
enlisted personnel who will be 21 on Treasure Island have excellent Along with the first of the month
qualify. Helen M. Cattani and come new crows, new stripes and G.S. K. NEWS
years of age by November 7 food, well prepared, deliciously
Lois J. Gray have passed their ex- loud cigars. We congratulate the
(Georgia 18 years of age) which flavored and served in a new, G. S. K. is as busy as the pro-
aminations for cooks, third class. following advancements in rating: verbial bee these days! At long
will enable them to apply for spotless galley. The new galley,
Others plan to strike for cooks' CBM(AA) Craig to CBM(T); last we are moving to our new
state absentee ballots in their home just recently opened, is located
states.-'· Voting information in the conveniently between Galley K and ratings, some for mail specialists Davis and Falk, Sp(A)2c to Sp(A) office. Nevertheless, some of us
form of large posters has been the Federal Galley. and some for yeomen. Six cooks le; Gabbard and Guildey, Slc to are not too busy to give some
placeci on the bulletin boards and The assortment of food served ave on duty in the kitchen and 23 Y3c; Isom, EM3c to Sp(C)3c; Tay- thought to orange blossoms and
the Voting Officer located in is a delight to the lady blue- bluejackets serve in the spud lor, SM2c to SMlc; and Blanchard Dan Cupid's magic darts.
Building B is available to answer jackets, and the health records of locker and scullery. and Geror, S2c to Slc. Barbara Seitz, SK2c, is joining
questions as they arise with refer- the Waves show that the food is Also included in the new build- forces with the Army Air Forces
ence to specific states. a definite contributor to their well- ing is an officers' mess, which at The O.T.S. Ship's company is on August 8 to become Mrs. "Lt."
Pr-omoti-on being and efficiency. this time has not been opened. eagerly looking forward to the two Robert Fitz Henry. Our civilian
Edward J. Kornman, Jr., who For lunch and dinner the L. M. Cherington, CSStd, is In dances being held on August 12 employees seem to be leaving us
has been a member of the instruc- hors d'oeuvre usually consists of a and 19. Our annual dance is held en masse to grace California's
charge of the galley, and is ably
tion staff, received a permanent delicious salad topped. with a assisted by Ralph Markham, SClc on two consecutive Saturdays this campuses and family firesides.
appointment as Ensign in the Nav- rich creamy dressing. The menus year so as to accomodate all hands. July 31 was the WAVES' second
and James W. Perry, SC2c. Those
al R eserve. and has been detached vary daily and consist of well pre- After a thorough investigation anniversary as you probably well
in charge are performing a fine
for training at the Na~al Training pared meats, vegetables, and pas- your editor has found that our know. Most of the WAVES in our
School (Indoctrination), Tuscon, tries. Menus are posted daily in duty, which is proven by _the small athletic specialist Calosi has not office have been "in" at least half
Ariz. His shipmates join in wish- the galley, and each week a com- amount of waste and healthy ap- made chief. That fancy uniform is that long and haven't regretted it
ing Kornman the best of luck in plete menu is posted in the Wave petites of the Wave personnel on the new uniform-of-the-day for ath- a bit! Happy Anniversary to every
his new billet. barracks. Treasure Island. letic instructors. gal who wears the Navy Blue!