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VOL Ill - N,o. 26 TREASURE ISLAND, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. AUGUST 12, 1944
Bill ''Bojangles" Ro~inson Smash Hit at All l. I. Colored Dance

Successful Dance
Disabled Men On
Held at T. I. Gym
Shore Duty Will
Saturday Evening
Serve Near Home
The Treasure Island gymnasium
could have appropriately sported Washington - Disabled enlisted
the New York Savoy Ballroom's patients classified for duty ashore
tag-line - "The home of happy
( except Seabees an d Hospital
feet" , for last Saturday night, Au-
gust 5, Treasure Island regained Corps personnel) will be assigned
its pre-war color and splendor as hereafter to duty· in the naval dis-
a treasure chest of entertainment trict or river command in which
and the mecca for music lovers they are hospitalized or in their
and dance fans. The Colored Blue- home naval district, river com-
jackets stationed on Treasure Is- mand or naval air training com-
land found their hearts "drumming mand.
a cadence" to t h e pulsating This procedure, announced in a
rhythms of the Treasure Island BuPers directive, supersedes the
Swing band when they met some
previous system whereby such per-
of Bay Area's loveliest ladies at
sonnel-currently more than 1500
one of the most colorful dances
ever given here. a month-have been transferred to
The gymnasium was nearly filled the nearest receiving ship or re-
to its capacity and a spirit of ceiving station to await assign-
joviality permeated the atmos- ment by BuPers. The change was
phere as the swing band, led by made to avert loss of man days
saxophonist Van Buren Kelley, and to reduce paper work.
played many popular song hits ar- Men evacuated from overseas
ranged by their staff of arrangers
and later found qualified f o r
headed by D. K. Brown, Mus2c.
limited shore duty may designate
Mingled laughter, mirth and
merriment, sporadic applauses and their home naval district, river
thunderous o v a t i o n s prevailed command or naval air training
throughout the evening. command as the one in which they
Bill Robinson in Spotlight wis h to serve and may be trans-
The colorful affair was. high- ferred there at government ex-
lighted when the spotlight beam- pense. Other qualified personnel
ed upon America's greatest tap may have the same privilege-at
dance artist B i 11 "Bojangles"
their own travel expense.
Robinson, who rushed over to
In cases where a report of
Treasure Island, between his stage
appearances at San Francisco's medical survey recommends as-
Warfield Theatre where he was signment of a man to a warmer
heading the "Basin Street Jam- climate or other locality, the
boree", to perform a tap dance medical officer in command will
routine for the bluejackets. Robin- exercise independent judgment and
son's charming wife accompanied transfer the man to the comman-
him in a soft shoe dance number
HIGHLIGHTS of the dance for the Colored Bluejackets are girl. Insert shows Captain R. W. Cary greeting Robinson dant of the nearest naval district,
to climax his performance and the shown in a pictorial revue. Top (left to right)-Van Kelley, while Mrs. Robinson, R. E. Johnson, Y3c, a "Masthead"
saxophonist, fronting the Treasure Island Swing band. ' 'Bo- staff member, and Chief White look on. Mrs. Neilson and river command or air training
audience rocked the gymnasium jangles" Robinson with C. Clark and Elizabeth Ford. Harris Mrs. Horn aid hostesses with refreshments. Bottom (left to command which best fits the in-
with one of the loudest ovations Allen, Flc in a dance routine with attractive Connie Curry. right)-"Chow time." Cox Ray Davidson and charming Eva
Center (left to right)-Refreshment time for a sailor and a Lane are shown " cutting the rug." dividual's case.
of the night. After his perform-
ance, Robinson was introduced to Disabled Seabee personnel classi-
Captain R. W. Cary, Commander fied for shore duty will be trans-
U. S. Naval Training and Distri- 72,000 WOMEN ARE NOY{ WEARING 12th Naval "District ferred to the Naval Construction
bution Center. He stated that he Center at Camp Endicott, Davis-
has entertained membex,s of the UNITED STATES NAVY UNIFORM Swim. Meet Slated ville, R. I., or at Camp Parks,
Armed Forces more than any other The nationwide celebration of the second anniversary For August 30 Shoemaker, Calif., depending on
individual performer but he enjoy- which is nearer.
of the Women's Reserve, was held in the Sylvan Theatre, The Twelfth Naval District will
Washington Monument Grounds, Washington, D. C. The hold its District Swimming Meet
at the Alameda Naval Air Base
rally, sponsored jointly by the Navy Department and Poto-
on August 20. Thex,e will be entries Gas Ration on leave
mac River Naval Command, was attended. by nearly 10,000 from the various stations in the
officers and enlisted personnel of the Women's Reserve, Twelfth Naval District. Enlisted One Gallon Per Day
men and WAVES who wish to try
probably the largest gathering of military ·women in Ameri- Naval personnel on leave 72
out, or anyone who has had com-
can history. petitive experience in swimming hours or more are entitled to re-
The Mistress of Ceremonies for contact Chief Bill Egan at the ceive special gasoline rations of
part of the Navy, the WAVES
the Anniversary program was Lt. Treasure Island swimming pool one gallon for each day of leave
have dem~mstrated keen ability,
Frances Rich, who introduced Cap- located in the gymnasium. up to 30 gallons. Ration currency
loyalty, and devotion to duty. We
tain Mildred_ McAffee. Distinguish- Events for enlisted men attend- may be obtained from local OPA
ed speakers were Admiral Chester are proud of ~hem." ing the meet will include fancy Boards up on presentation of
W. Nimitz, USN; Admiral Ernest Secretary Forrestal presented diving contests, 100 yard free style, original copy of leave papers
J . King, USN and Secretary of present statistics by noting that 50 yard back stroke, 50 yard breast which will be endorsed by the
the NavY James Forrestal. today 72,000 women wear the stroke, 150 yard medley relay, 50 boards to indicate the ration
Admiral Nimitz, speaking from Navy uniform, nearly half the yard free style, 220 yard free issued. Application should be made
Pearl Harbor, brought forth the pre-war strength of the Navy in style, 200 yard free style relay, to local boards in the community
important part women have had in 1940. They hold 34 different Navy 150 yard medley (individual), 440 where the automobile to be driven
the Naval history of the world. ratings, representing 250 different yard free style, underwater swim is located.
Cleopatra of Egypt, who is credit- kinds of work. Mr. Forrestal made for distance, and cross-chest carry
ed his stay her-e better · because
Treasure Island is the "cream of ed with having had command of a statement which will interest all race.
Interested WAVES have their
a task force of 60 ships almost the advocates of overseas duty for
all the musical affairs" which he 2000 years ago. Famous Helen of WAVES. He stated, "The tempo of choice of participating in any of WANTED
has attended.
Troy whose salvation fleet of 1000 the war is rising to a climax. the following: Diving, 50 yard free Professional Mus.icians
Another attraction of the eve- ships have now become legend. This stepped-up push for victory style, 50 yard back stroke, 50 yard
ning was a jitterbug contest. The Professional musicians who
Isabella of Spain whose patronage will increase your responsibilities breast stroke, 150 yard medley re-
winners-Thelma Potts and Harris of Columbus founded a new world. and the demands for your work. lay, 200 yard free style relay, and know they will be stationed on
Allen ; Roberta Green and Abra- Treasure Island four weeks or
Queen Elizabeth _saw England You will have many opportunities 150 yard medley (individual).
ham Kelley--were each awarded reach a new pinnacle of sea power for varied and interesting service, A cup will be awarded for the longer are needed in the New
a twenty-five dollar war bond by and her Navies prove for all time certainly here, and we hope ulti- winning team and winning relays Treasure Island dance band be-
Captain R. W. Cary. the value of Naval defense. He mately in our shore establishments while individual medals are to be ing formed at this time. Those
playing saxophones and trom-
Refreshments consisting . of de- concluded his talk by saying, "It abroad. I offer the Navy's tradi- given for the first four places in
licious sandwiches, cakes, olives, is only recently that women have tional 'Well Done' to the Women's eachevent.PointscoresforWAVES bones are requested to leave
pickles, cokes and coffee were had an influence within Navies. Reserve of the United States events will be counted towards their names at the Welfare De-
partment now.
( Continued on page 3) In their two years as ap. integral . Navy." Team Points for Trophy.