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SECURITY CHIEF What do you plan to do with your
mustering-out pay?
The seaman first, let's call him E. S. Thomas, SK2c, Small
Bill Jones, has just drawn a Stores. I'm going to take a vacatio·n
month's confinement in the Treasure Commu nicati ons and get to see some more of the
Island brig. Jones is sullen as he Recent changes in the Communi- good old states. I think that I'll
is processed and i'ssued brig cloth- cations department find Lt. R. A. spend a great deal of my time
ing. And he has a chip on his Stock as head of the department, swimming, fishing - perhaps, I'll
even go skiing.
shoulder the size of a two by four replacing Lt. E. B. Rhoads, who
One thing I'm certain of, I don't
when he changes into his brig has now taken over instruction in
whites. classes of advanced Communica- want to go near a clothing store
The first day of Jones' sentence, tions. Mr. Rhoads is assisted by W. for a long time.
something happens to him. He and 0. O'Connor, QM 2c, and E. N. Eck- After my vacation is over, I'll
his cellmates are mustered. Mech- man, SMlc . .. The office of Lt. T. be ready to go back to school un-
der the educational provisions of
anics are badly needed at the Public S. Duck is presently located in the the GI Bill of Rights.
Works garage, he is told. And Radio School, of which he is now in
J ones, because he was a grease charge. W. A. Johnson, RMlc, is Robert P. D·uprey,
* * * S1c (MaM ),
monkey in a service station back Mr. Duck's assistant and relieves Post Office. I'm going to take the
east in civil life, qualifies for the H. Kobert, RM2c, who has been fastest plane home. Of course that's
job. transferred for further assignment. an experuiive way to travel on mus-
Each morning from then on • • • G. Keiper, RM2c, former in-
tering-out pay.
Jones and other prisoners of mech- structor in the coding division of
Anyway, when I get there I'm go-
anical aptitude and experience are the radio school, is now in charge ing to forget about the Navy- if
taken to the Public Works garage of the classes in primary mainten- possible- and take a long vacation.
where they put in a full day's ance of radios located on the third
·Naturally, I'm going to take time
work- vital, necessary work needed deck of the OTS Annex. out to see my best girl.
to keep the Navy's wheels rolling. C. I.C.
Jones, gradually drops that hunk Lt. (jg) R. M. Kelly returned H. W. Strickla nd,
* * * S1c ( AMM ),
of lumber from his shoulder, and last week from Washingto~, D. c_., I Training and Distribut ion Cent~r.
where he attended a special proJ- I never really thought about 1t.
by the time he is restored to duty
ect school for two weeks. His
travels also took him to Orcacoke I But now th at you've mentioned it,
Island off the coast of North Caro- I know that I'd catch the fastest
·
lina where he received one week of cab to San Francisco--my home.
special instruction in practical That would only set me back about
work. His return brings many in- a quarter and would leave me
teresting reports for this depart- $199.75.
I suppose everything will b-e get-
ment. . . Mr. Green, the question
has been asked by a young lady of ting back to normal when I finish
Ship Service No. 2 if those were oil catching up on my rest, so I would
take enough of my pay and go to
wells on top of the CIC department.
Your attention to this matter would some advance Navy base in the T HE HAP PY COUPL E pictu red above are Leroy Scheppmann, CY,
be greatly appreciated by this de- South Pacific that offers employ- and his . bride, t he former Catherin Cremeens, Y3c. The picture was
partment. . . It was with great r e- ment and good pay to veterans of made at their reception at the Hotel Claremont in Berkeley. Schepp-
the Navy. Then I'd brush up on mann's home is Alg-ona, 1-owa, and at present he is attached to Western
gret that we learned of the death Sea Front ier. Mrs. Scheppmann hails from Springerton, Ill., and is on
of "Barney" Bernard's brother, one my trade and really stack some duty at t he Receiving Ship.
of the Marines killed in the in- dough away.
vasion of Iwo Jima. We send con- * * * owner's commanding officer. With
dolence from all of ship's company, E. C. Brown, SK3c, Small Stores. Rationing Sedion the application must be submitted
"Barney." The first thing in order will be a
Recogniti on Lookout Department long-needed vacation. I want to Takes New Quarters an auto insurance policy covering
property damage and public liabil-
Returning to duty after conval- emphasize that it will be needed,
escing from his recent illness is Lt. too. In Ad Buildin_g ity.
(jg) L. F . Macon. Instead of re- I would like to visit some of my Bridge Passes
laxing by the sea, he turned to the shipmates who will be returning to The rationing section of the Pass Car owners permanently a ttached
desert of California and got his first their homes in different states. Office, furnishing Treasure Island to Treasure Island may secure a
good look at sagebrush and horses. Maybe I won't be able to do too civilian and naval personnel many bridge book permitting them to
After one month at a Dude Ranch much traveling on my mustering- impo-rtant services, was recently drive to and from work free of
Lt . Com mander W. J. Quinn in Lucern, California, he returns in out pay, but I've stacked away installed in Room 121, Adminis- cha rge across the San F ranci.sco-
top running condition, but with a enough war bonds to back it up. tration Building. Oakland Bay Bridge if they live on
When my vacation ends, I sup- Among the matters handled at the Oakland side of the bridge. San
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his men a a 1 u e 1s soun an d I bit of Texas in his talk. Welcome pose I'll be ready to settle down this new office are applications for F rancisco residents should not
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back, Mr. Macon.
chances are good that he won't be in my hometown and invest some gasoline rations, tire certificates, apply for this book.
a · customer of the shore patrol for Facets ,of OTS money in a small, profitable busi- food ration books, vehicle permits, F or o-fficial trips across this
. the rest of his tour in the Navy. Both Lt. (jg) M. Beacom and ness. I've been thinking about a bridge books and passes, and shoe bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge,
Dorothy Bakits, Y3c, were on the
This story is a typical example night club. I believe I can make it coupons. and the Carquinez or Antioch
list of convalescents at the Treas-
of the rehabilitation work under- ure Island Hospital last week. Re- pay. Food Rati-0,n Books Bridge, daily passes ar.e issued in
way at the Treasure Island Brig, * * * Naval personnel who eat more Room 121.
under the supervision of Lt. Com- ports are that both are doing nicely Robert McCr,ee, Cox, VP--. than 14 meals at homes ashore are On Leaving Treasu r,e Island
and will return to duty soon. . .
mander William J . Quinn, Security Farewells for last week go to R. B. Well, I just can't see how I'll be permitted t o apply for food ration At the rationing section office,
Officer. able to resist joining some of my books. Application must be signed naval personnel being detached
Jackson, GM3c, and J . L. McDon-
"It has been officially estimated shipmates in drinking a toast to by the applicant's commanding from Treasure Island, and civilian
ald, F l c, both of whom were trans-
that the use of prisoners in P ublic our victory over the J aps. I'm with officer and brought t.o Room 121· workers leaving jobs here, will
ferred to· Camp Shoemaker for
Works saves the Navy about $250 further assignment . . . Miss Donna a swell crew and I don't think that for endorsement. Thereafter, the turn in all vehicle permits, bridge
per day on Treasure Island," Lt . one little get-together of that na- application is refer:red to the ration books, and gasoline coupons. In
Freeman, Y3c, of the Training Of-
Commander Quinn asserts. "Thi~ is flee, attended the graduation ex- ture will really hurt my mustering- board ashore. addition, naval personnel will hand
but one of the projects on which ercises of the Maritime Training out pay. Vehicle Permits in dependents' passes and dungaree
prisoners are employed. Men con- School at Alameda last week, I'll have plenty left when I get Vehicle permits are issued to passes. Civilian badges are to be
fined here have also rehabilitated where her cousin received his com- home because the first thing I'm personnel wishing to bring cars on returned to the P ass Office proper.
tons of discarded clothing, which is mission as an Ensign in the U. S. going to do is get cleaned up and this base, providing the applicant is Names of persons who fail to
later cleaned and made usable by Ma ritime Service. rush over to see my girl. Then I'll permanently attached to an activ- give back_unused gasoline coupons
the brig laundry." take her out and give her the best ity here. Applications for permits are referred to the Office of P rice
Well Done
"Even more impor tant to the Volleyball has taken hold at OTS time she ever had in her life. We require the approval of the car- Administration.
Navy is the fact that these jobs like a pair of woolen underwear to won't miss a single spot that is
'rehabilitate' the average prisoner a Californian at the North Pole. It still jumping-and won't have to
mentally_:_and to a certain extent, ·was a gratifying surprise to Lt. worry about curfews either.
morally," he stated. (jg) R. N. Fasick when all of ship's * * * ...... .. _.,
To an observer making his first company organized their depart- Nathan iel Reddick, GM3c, Re-
ceiving Ship. As .soon as I get my
visit to the brig, the outstanding mental and division teams and
mustering-out pay, I'm going
impression is cleanliness. After a signed up to compete for the award
straight home and get my car and
prisoner is registered and issued for the winning team. Strangely
fill the tank up with gas and get
brig gear his first responsibility is enough, the No. 1 team comes from
two or three extra five-gallon cans
seeing to it that his person is his own Specialist (A) depart- ·~
filled up. Then I'll drive over to my "'·
clean- and remains that way. ment, but this is no reflection on -- ~ $:a
girl and take her out riding until -
The prisoner's day is a busy one, Mr. Fasick! Last week's casualties
but is not without its relaxing were L. Sweeney, BMlc, who is ac- I will have only enough gas to get .t
back.
moments. Work routine is broken cused of getting his fingers caught t
up by half-hour smoke periods and in the net whiLe trying to lower it
between the 1930 muster and for the low serves of G. Carpenter, home and also to former members 1
lights out at 2130 he is free to BMlc, and Lt. F . D. Langworthy, of OTS who would like to hear -~
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browse through a 2,500-volume who irritated a long-injured hand. about their old shipmates, we are
library of specially selected liter- They are all donning new splints planning to inaugurate a policy
ary fare. This privilege is not al- trimmed with white gauze and whereby each week copies will be
lowed to men in solitary confine- beautifully spotted with a summer set aside. If you would like extra
ment, who have their choice of the shade of iodine. copies or would like to have them
BibJ.e or the Bluejacket's Manual M ailing of The Masthead sent to you in your travels, please
-and nothing else. Guards report With the surprising number of deposit your name and number of
"Maybe your mother would rather have the money."
that the former is much more requests for extra copies of The copies desired in The Masthead
popular. Masthead which are to be sent suggestion box at the duty desk.