Page 6 - Mastheads Jan-June 1945

PAGE6 THE MA·STHEAD, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1945

High Jinx At T. I. Hospital' As San Francisco Troupe Entertains . Patients Phil Sapiro Spends

Birthday Bringing Cheer

To Treasure Island Sick
Because he thought, it the best
way to celebrate his birthday, Phil
The biggest New Year news was Sapiro, Director of the San Fran-
the arrival of the Wave garrison cisco Municipal Band and Or-
caps at Ship's Service, Officers and chestra, spent th·e afternoon of
chiefs sought the corners for pro- December 29 touring the wards of
tection as the· girls poi.ired in to the Treasure Island Hospital with
buy the new bonnets. The men a group of strolling entertainers
grinned and shook their heads in who put on a show wherever there
wonder, and one was heard to say, was room ,enough.
"Women! What they won't do for a While patients who could walk
new hat!" His remark was scarcely crowded around and those in bed
uttered when he was elbowed out of leaned on their elbows the better
sight by one of the determined fe- to see, pretty Bernice Brown and
males. winsome Dorothy Meyer tap-
The caps will be worn without in- danced and gave the boys a tumble
signia of any kind, and the collar in the acrobatic sense. The Three
insignia is not to be used. All that Bachelorettes played request num-
remains is for BuPers · to send the bers, and there wer.e other musi-
official "go-ahead" signal which cians and singers aplenty.
will make the new hats regulation In order to bring diversion to as
headgear. many patients as possible, the
Bridge By Easy Stages -entertainers ran a sort of musical
Beginners who want to learn the relay race. Each act, as soon as it
Culbertson method of contract had finished in one place, moved
bridge may join a beginning class to another and began again, so
which will be -held at 1830 each that sounds of merriment and en-
Monday and Wednesday night be- thusiastic applause were heard
ginning January 8, at the Recrea- coming from two locations simul-
tion Center. If there are a sufficient taneously.
number interested in a brush-up Bandmaster S a p i r o has an
course, these classes will be offered especially warm spot in his heart
as well. This is an -excellent chance for sailors since he saw service in
to learn at no expense to yourself.
the Navy as a musician during the
Remember the time and the date,
Spanish-American War. His son,
January 8 at 1830, Earl, is a musician first class sta-
"Stitch in Time" HOLIDAY INN JAMBOREE-At t,op left, Three Mey.er joins in the dance, bottom left, with Band- tioned on Terminal Island, and
A sewing machine is now avail- Bachelor.ettes deliver melody to order in front of master Sapir-o and -other entertainers in background. another son is a captain in the
hospital staff-constructed replica of Bing Crosby's At bottom right, Pete Valente, TM3c, is wished a
able at tne Recreation Center h-ostelry in film "Holiday Inn.'' At top right, Bernice speedy recovery by Mr. Sapiro, an old Navy man army.
Hobby Shop for the use of all Brown taps the light fantastic for patients. Dor,othy himself. With the official blessing of
Waves. Mrs. Barrett, hostess, will
Mayor Roger D. Lapham and San
be on hand for help and instruc- games, Mescher, Sweaney, Dem- Francisco's Art Commission, the
tion. OPERATION.Al dinger and "Sparklers" McClean Sailors Vie With Boy genial maestro has visited Treas-
SecNav Appr-oves Playclothes turned in a swell job. It was gratify-
The Secretary of the Navy has TRAINH~ G SCHOOL ing to our team to see several of Scouts in Good Deeds tire Island many times with his
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approved an exercise suit for mem- our Waves in the bleachers. We ap- troupers during the past year,
bers of the Women's Reserve for preciate your support, girls. Although the Boy Scouts of entertaining from the theatre
use when engaging in sports ac- If you have been putting on too America are traditionally more stage or cheering invalids in the
tivities requiring this type of gar- much weight around the mid-sec- famous for the performance of the hospital.
ment. Delayed ! tion contact Johnnie Verducci, daily good deed, men of the United
Complete information concerning The Operational Training School CSp(A), as he is organizing a rugby States Navy are just as ready to
the wearing of the uniform will be Christmas party held the Saturday team, which team is scheduled to rush in with a helping hand when Jobs for Veterans Open
available in the near future, but the before Christmas in Theatre No. 2 play the University of California, the opportunity presents itself. On Treasure Island
suit will have light blue denim provided a good time for more'than Olympic Club, Coast Guard Pilots, A letter recently received by the
shorts with matching skirt, and will 60 children, many of whom had Amphibious Forces of Albany and Commanding Officer of Treasure Honorably discharged servicemen
be worn with navy blue or white their first glimpse of Santa Claus. many other local clubs. Those who Island's Training and Distribution who wish to render invaluable as-
socks and the regulation white The program began with a short have answered the call so far are Center reads as follows: sistance to the war effort may stay
shirt. address by our commanding officer, "Red" Stephens, Sp(A)2c; Vincent Today it sure rained at the on at Treasure Island as civilian
Stuffing for Your Seabag Commander H. E. Stone. Then fol- Calosi, Sp(A)2c; Jimmy Coats, San Francisco Terminal exit. A employees and work side by side
A complete Waves' uniform shop lowed movies, plays, readings, and Sp(A)3c; "Slim" Pickett, Sp(A)3c; lady slipped on the wet floor and with former shipmates.
has been estabished at the Dis-. an act by a magician. Without a George Davis, Sp(A)lc; "Rebel" fell. "After being honorably dis-
tribution Center for overseas serv- doubt the outstanding star on the Easter, Sp(A)lc ; and Jack White, No less than six sailors from charged from the military service,"
ice at Shoemaker, Calif, It is fully program was little June Pruitt, 11- Sp(A)3c. The first game is Janu- various directions rushed to her stated Clal'e McCord, Regional
prepared to meet all needs with the year-old daughter of H. W. Pruitt, ary 21st with the Olympic Club, be- Veterans Federal Employment
exception of footwear (shoes, rub- Ch. Elect. The program was fur- ing part of the entertainment fur- aid, instructed her to lie still for Representative in this area, "many
a moment- and then, when she
ber-soled shoes), bathing suits and nished in a large measure by the nished during the· commissioning of had recovered some, after four veterans want to continue to help
bathing caps. These you should Traver's Theatrical School in San the new gymnasium No. 2 or five minutes, assisted her to the war effort by working in a war
purchase yourself, if you signed up Francisco. Gifts were given to all Her,e and There at OTS or navy establishment until the job
for overseas duty. the children by Santa Claus, in the The large constr-uction job un- her feet. of licking the Axis is completely
History in the Making person of E·ns. F. B. Miller, who did derway just south of Operational You'd have been proud of finished.
them, sir- and, as a train from
The Navy Public Relations de- a convincing job. Training School is the pride and "Of the 3,159 veterans given jobs
partment stated this week that Sport joy of the Deck School. Lt. H. V. across the Bay had just un- in the Federal Government in Cali-
there are eight Wave officers and Lt, Deane Langworthy and his Friedle and Lt. (jg) E. F. Keleher loaded, most of them must have fornia during the month of Novem-
two enlisted Waves overseas to Operational Training School bas- have been working many hours on been your boys. ber, 97% were employed by the
date, It will be interesting to watch ketball team deserve a lot of credit it, together with Lt. W. S. Iredale I thought you'd like to know. War and Navy Departments."
the days slip by and the figures in- for the excellent job they are doing. and Lt. Chechames of the Engineer- Season's greetings to you and For six consecutive months Cali-
crease. These men are practicing after duty ing School. Oh yes, when completed the fine boys. fornia has led every other state in
"Here Come the Waves" hours and giving up several -eve- it will be winches and booms used (signed) W. H. Fanand. the nation in placing ex-servicemen
The world premiere of the Para- nings a week with their families to train men to load the "big stuff." Comnwdore R. W. Cary stated in civil service jobs. New York is
mount musical "Here Come the in order ~hat we may have a bas- Operational Training School is he was much pleased to receive second.
Waves," starring Bing Crosby, ketball team of which we are one of the first activities to be given such letters, and commended the Veterans who are interested in
. Betty Hutton and Sonny Tufts, was proud, As of last week the melon permanent custody of the new, six men referred to. working on Treasure Island should
scheduled for ·a world premiere in tossers had won three and lost black, plastic B-29 bombers, thanks Iron ships and iron men is the communicate with the Civilian Per-
New York City during Christmas three, The first two games were to Lt. Zech of the 12th Naval Dis- Navy's slogan today, but they 'are sonnel Office, located in the Admin-
week. Betty Hutton pays the double played with the 32nd Spec. Seabees. trict Training Aids Library. gentlemen as well. istration Building.
role of twin sisters who join the and Ship Repair & Training Ac- Operational Training School ex-
Waves and after their training are tivity, with our boys coming out on tends thanks to the RK'O Film Ex-
assigned to duty in San Diego, Also the long end of the score and the change for motion pictures loaned Waves Enter
on duty in San Diego are Sonny opponents with long faces. The next us. They have done much for the Magazine Offers
Tufts, a petty officer home from two games were with the Coast morale of the armed forces. Hoop Tourney
overseas, and Bing Crosby, who Guard Barracks and the Coast Thanks to the untiring efforts of Free Job Ads to Waves and nurses have been en-
makes his fellow-shipmates swoon Guard, Captain of the Port. We lost our executive officer, Lt. Com- joying weekly basketball practice
as he croons, but not like Sinatra, both games, The game with the mander R. A. Ibach, the Waves at- Service Personnel for the past month. Hard work has
Coming soon! Captain of the Port team was a tached to Operational Training brought results in the form of a
close, hardfought game that made School now have a beautiful lounge Service men and women of the
A Wave for "Yank" team of Treasure Island girl hoop-
Jack Marshall, well-known Camp Lt, Langworthy proud of his boys, completely furnished with new fur- armed forces who wish to enter or sters who will enter the district
Parks photographer, was the lucky and in this game Woods, Ryan and niture and furnishings. We greatly return to the advertising fields in tournament this month. The various
fellow who made the official cover Reed were the stars. Following this appreciate the swell job, Com- civilian life may insert free classi- island activities have combined
game we put the skids to the Hunt- mander,- and also the work you did, fied advertisements in "Tide",
photo of the first Wave to be fea- forces to fight for the trophies.
er's Point Drydock Club. In these Lt. {jg) M. E. Beacom. advertising and marketing maga-
tured in the famous Army overseas Ens. Gunther and the girls from
paper, "Yank." The photogenic lady zine published at 232 Madison the Armed Guard, Saltzmann, Skin-
was Doris Perkins, SK3c, blond and ure Island Waves soon will be tiUed, In a contest to explain, in 15 Ave., New York 16, N. Y. ner, Chavez, McBride, Donham,
beautiful at 127 pounds, now at, "Make-up from the Neck Down." A words or less, why workers should 'Ads, not to exceed 40 words, in Whittington, Adam of TADCEN,
Shoemaker awaiting overseas short feature giving some of the wear protective helmets on their addition . to the person's name, and hospital corpsmen, Grooman,
orders. Her picture will be featured best exercises to carry away excess jobs in war plants, an entry from a present address, . service address Johnson, Young, Cooley, Collins,
in a coming edition. pounds, fatigue and worry, it is to woman worker attracted a good and rank or rating should be sent Guntsch, Robertson and Krull will
New "Make-Up" be shown during the noon hour at deal of attention: "I love to hear to the editorial office of the maga- make their try for fame sometime
A movie to be shown to all Treas- a date to be disclosed later. the sound of rain on a tin roof." zine. this month.