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·-·%%%%%%* %SSSS% ft e%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%UU%%%%Ua Dramatic Elements WINS A DOUBLE AWARD
l THE G/Rl BACK HOME • • • g Accompany Presentation *
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A double winner . . .
A background of international "
good-will, complete with high
ranking officers of two hard-fight-
ing Allies .. .
These dramatic elements ac-
companied the presentation of
awards recently to U. S. Navy
officers and men attached to the
r'\
Nether lands - operated transport
vessel. Commander E. D. Flaherty,
USNR, commanding officer of
Armed Guard Center (Pacific),
presided, while Port Director's
representatives and officials of the
Netherlands took part in the pro-
gram on the Center's ceremonial
bridge. /""'\
In presenting the Port Director's
Cup to Lt. -Commander B. F .
Miner, USNR, who commands the
Navy unit aboard the spic-and-
span troop carrier, Captain John
Yancey Dannenberger, USN, de-
clared:
"I have no higher respect for r--..
any group of Navy men than I
hold for the Armed Guard. I know.
I saw them on the way to Mur-
mansk-and I saw fewer of them
on the way back."
Then- after Commander Flah-
erty told how unusual it is for one CONGRATULATIONS-Commander E. D. Flaherty, USNR, Command-
ing Officer at Armed Guard Center ( Pacific) -offers his best wishes to Lt.
vessel to win both honors - Lt.
Commander Benjamin Franklin Miner, USNR, Commander of the Navy '"'\
Commander M. S. Wytema, Royal
unit aboard the Dutch Ship for winning a double award. G. M. Boisse-
Netherlands Navy Liaison Officer, vain, Netherlands Consul General of San Francisco, is seen at left.
presented Lt. Commander Miner
with the Port Director's Chartered
Transport Trophy. Vets From Combat
Beaming Nether lands officials
present included G. M. Boisse- Zones Looking To
vain, Consul General in San
OUR "GIRL BACK HOME" FEATURETTE of the week is attractive Francisco; P . C. Adrian, repre- Future- Buy Bonds r'\
Betty Lally, who resides in New Castle, Penn. She is the charming girl sentative of the Netherlands Ship-
friend of Reg is P. Doran, S1c, who hails from the same city and state. A ping Mission, and Captain A. Voor- At first, men returning from
veteran of two years of Axis warfare, Doran says that he is anxi-ously battle zones were reluctant to pur-
awaiting his next leave so that he may complete his greatest plan-the duyn, Master, and Chief Officer A.
anticipated possession of Betty's heart, life and wonderful 1-ove. He says Kool, of the winning ship. chase War Bonds - especially NAVY DAY - 1944, the day
these plans were a result ,of two years of engagement and he intends to "We Hollanders feel very happy through the allotment plan. They when John and Mary Citizen take
marry the girl while on the next leave. figured they had done their share
and very proud," said Lt. Com- time out to realize the possibilities
mander Wytema. "We know how as far as patriotism was con- and accomplishments of their
Photographers At 1 He May Be Physically hard it is to beat an American cerned, and someone else could powerful and fast-growing Navy. ,......_
transport in this competition." just take it from there. The figures representing men,
Armed Guard Center Unqualified But The awards are based on in-· Soon, however, they came to women, supplies, planes and ships
1 spections covering condition of realize that buying bonds was the
.,.. smart thing to do-from the per- involved are tremendous, and they
Doing A Fine Job His Mind Is 0. K. guns, materiel and personnel- sonal angle, They realized that represent a vast investment in
plus target practice results. Rep- what we call the "American Way."
Armed Guard photographers, Marine Private Dennis Mc- resenting the Port Director's Of- War Savings Bonds were one of Every WA VE bought a share in
Charles H. Hinde, Sp(P)3c, and Carthy, 23, of 51 45th Street, fice, which makes the inspections, the safest investments in the this investment when · she volun-
Wallace G. Cameron, Sp(P)3c, Sunnyside, • Long Island, N. Y., world.
were Captain W . F. Lafrenz and tarily enlisted and this is as good ,,......_
work perseveringly in the well- while waiting on a corner in San Lt. Commanders A. L. Weymouth So the men returning from com- a time as any to inspect the divi-
equipped laboratory at the Armed Francisco for a street car, was and H. M. E.eissner, Jr. bat became heavy investors in War dends, to ·calculate the probable
Guard Center on Treasure Island. surprised to hear a woman stand- Lt. Commander Miner, in a Bonds, They were loaning their profit and deficit, and to look
Their work does not consist solely ing near inquire haughtily: speech of acceptance, gave credit government money with which to
of taking pictures of drafts, pres- "Young man, why aren't you to the enlisted men for achieving buy tools of war (tools with which practically at what may well be
entations, citations, shows, parties, overseas fighting where you be- the double win. they were so very intimate); they the next twelve or twenty-four
identification cards, and other sub- I ong · ? " I "They have accepted the high were taking inflationary money out months of service which lie ahead.
jects, but after the many shots are T_he tall, ~r_onzed vete_ran of two standards set up by the Port of circulation and helping allay the We know that for our initial en-
taken by these expert cameramen, maJor Pac1f1c campaigns, now Director," he said. "They're aim- threat of dreaded inflation ; but, listment we have received in re- r'
the negatives must be developed stationed at the U. S. Naval Hos- ing at 4.0 every minute." primarily, they were wisely and turn various kinds of training for
and printed by the same men. pital, Oakland, Calif., for treat- systematically putting aside a por- the Navy's jobs, and for post-war
The Armed Guard boasts of its ment of blast injuries suffered on tion of their pay against the time employment of oµr own. Has our
own studio, printing and develop- Kwajalein, grinned and replied: of peace. service been profitable to the
ing rooms. Lt. (jg) A. J . Hunter, "For the same reason you could Naval Training And you? Are you saving for Navy? The Navy Department
visual aid instructor, is in charge never be a Follies girl - I'm your future? Remember, you are says yes, speaking · collectively,
of the laboratory. Both photog- physi~ally unqualified." Schools not kissing goodbye the money and proving the fact by statistics
which show the quantity and
raphers are natives of San Fran- Congratulations to K. L. Moore, you invest in War Bonds. All that
cisco, where Specialist Cameron Seabee: "My wife writes me she Sp(X) 2c (VA) and Mrs, Moore money is coming back to you in a quality of work done by Navy r'
had his own shop before entering is all unstrung. What shall I do? " women. Individually, each WA VE
the parents of a baby girl, born on few years- coming back at the must answer that question her-
the U. S. Navy. Padre: "Send her a wire."
October 20, Susan Rae weighed in rate of $4 for every $3 invested. self as to whether her service has
at 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Do you know a good investment been profitable to the Navy and to
They Man The Armed Guard Cameras Eleanor J , Kahrt, WA VE Store- when you see one? We are "giving her, If the answer is negative, for
keeper, has recently been advanced you the word," It's up to you to her investment she is getting no
to SK3c(T) , Congratulations!
plan your own future. Invest your return.
To the roster of civilian em- The coming months will bring
ployees, the name of Miss Dorothy money in War Bonds now, more demands on time, energy and
Coonce has been added, Misic patience. The· thrill with which you
Coonce hails from Oklahoma, but BuPers Authorizes Use first put on your uniform has in
previous to coming to NTS, all probability worn off. In its
worked at. the Garden City Army Of Navy Personnel In place should be hard-earned satis-
Air Base in Kansas, Welcome faction, the knowledge of past
aboard! Transportation Problem months profitably and practically
NTS also extends welcome to spent. What returns you gain from
two instructors in the Gyro Com- In compliance with a recent this experience will depend on the r-
pass School: Chief Electrician W. Bureau of Naval Personnel Circular way in which you protect your
M. Farrin, USN and Chief Elec- Letter, Commanding Officers are investment of time and talent. The
trician N. W , Ditgen, USN, We authorized to permit the enlisted job for the Navy will not stop
hope you enjoy your tour of duty personnel to volunteer to work for with the fall of Germany or with
at NTS. railroads and their terminal com - the conquest of the Pacific. As a
All hands are anticipating the panies in off-duty periods. part of that Navy, no WA VE can
monthly dance to be held for the This authorization is effective im- wisely look for -the end of her serv-
crew of NTS at the Scottish Rite mediately and will extend to in- ice with the cessation of actual
Temple in San Francisco on No- clude the Christmas holiday period. fighting. NAVY DAY-1944 is a
vember L The Welfare Department Special leave or liberty for such good time to total up the ledger,
promises an enjoyable evening to volunteers may be granted provided to plan so that the red and black
all who attend, it does not interrupt the suitable side of the account book will be
performance of the mission of the equal and for the eventual day
BOTH NATIVES OF SAN FRANCISCO-Charles H. Hinde, Sp(P)3c, I When in hot water, be nonchalant Naval Activity to which the man when the returns are all in and the
and Wallace G. Cameron; Sp(P)3c man the cameras at the Armed Guard -take a bath!!
Center on Treasure Island. belongs. profits can be counted.
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