Page 83 - Mastheads Jan-June 1945

THE MASTHEAD, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1945 PAGE 7
Needless to say, the movies are tertainment set up here is com-
"'••············1 the best. Since the latest pictures plete. I like the large number of
ISlllNIJ-TRO TTER are usually shown here first, we floor shows and USO · entertain- New Movie Schedule
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• can save the money that we would ment and appreciate the fact that
. How do you like the entertainment otherwise spend at movies ashore. we get movies here before they are Now in Effect Here
at this naval base? * * * shown at downtown theatres.
* * *
George W. Barlow, SK3c, Supply Last Sunday all three theatres
J. D. Harlan, SK3c, Small Stores. Office. Frankly speaking, I think Melvin Carr, BM2c, Training and ,on Treasure ls!and went on a
I think the entertainment at this the entertainment and recreational Distribution _Center. The entertain- new schedule of ,operations in
base is pretty good- in fact, it's facilities at this base tops all bases ment at this naval base will com- time changes and matinees. Each
the best I've seen at any base. I've I've been affiliated with since being pare favorably with that of any Sunday a matinee is now given
been to several base~, but this one in the Navy. Of course, there is other base in the states. at all theatres on the base. You figure it out: Before the
is tops .in entertainment. still room for improvement; for in- When a fellow does not rate lib- Two shows are given each war, gals wanted sheer stockings
I really go for the Hollywood stance, engaging more big name erty, his morale isn't lowered com- evening, the first starting at 1745 to look like legs. Now they use
shows and would-like to see more bands and stage shows--.especially pletely because there is plenty of and the sec-ond at 1945. Theatre make-up to make the same legs
of them. A big name band like Hollywood shows. diversified entertainment offered to doors are opened 15 minutes be- look like stockings.
Harry James, who was here several After completing a day's work, I . all hands stationed her-e. fore starting time, and at the end
weeks ago, is just the kind of en- would appreciate seeing a movie I particularly enjoy stage shows of the first show theatres are Here lies the body
* * * of Corporal
tertainment that most of the fel- with plenty action and excitement. with plenty of zip and pretty girls. emptied of personnel and refilled Stark,
lows like and would enjoy seeing Good entertainment plays a very I think shows with good talent by those wishing to attend the He mistool_{ the sarge for a girl in
more bands equally as popular. important part in building up the stand a chance of being accepted second show. These new sche- the dark.
I don't think too much of some morale and bringing relaxation to by most of the fellows. dules are for movies only and do * * *
·of the • USO shows, for if you've the individual. This base is cer- However, I have wondered if not affect the stage shows, times Readers' Digest -reports seeing
seen one, you've seen 'em all. tainly aware of that fact and is mor-e big name bands could be en- for which are announced in ad- this ad in a mag: "Remember!
Good musical shows, top-flight doing something about it. gaged for shows here. Particularly vance. 'Skin.tees' are panties that give the
comedians always give a welcome * * * those bands that play theatre and freedom of action that your fight
boost to morale after a day's tour Rene Anderson, SKD2c, Tadcen dance engagements in the bay area. for freedom demands."
of duty. Disbursi_ng Office. I think the en- I've noticed that many of them do- Many Taking
* * *
~----------------------------~ nate their servic,es at the Stage CEM: "How'd you get along with
The wolf by Sansone Door Canteen in San Francisco. Advantage Of your wife in that fight the other
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Gene Redmon, SKD1c, Disbursing 12ND Tax Service
1 CSp(S): "Aw, she came crawling
······•.•····:•,•,•············ Office. I like the entertainment all Naval personnel and their de- to me .on her hands and knees."
right but I think that the present pendents, in increasing numbers, CEM: "What did she say?"
movie schedule is depriving lots of are taking advantage of the free CSp(S): "Come out from under
people tl;le chance of seeing movies. income tax assistance in the special that bed, you coward!"
Personally, I don't mind being office established at Room 68, Fed-
* * * though I've
temporarily interrupted in the mid- eral Office Building, Leavenworth SK2c: "I feel as
dle of shows by people going to and Fulton Streets, Twelfth Naval known you for years."
their seats. After all, movies ashore District headquarters announced Wave: "You .certainly do!"
are interrupted and people don't today. Assistance has been given to * * *
lose their temper over it. The way more than 3000 persons since the BMlc (at Ship's Company
things are now, unless you get off office was opened January 3. dance): "Yes, miss, I love dancing.
work or are free at the time the "Our customers feel quite re- It is probably in my blood."
theatres open you are unable to lieved when we help them simplify Partner: ''Then you must have
' see a show . their income tax report problems, bad circulation-it hasn't got to
I am of the opinion that the but we urge those who wish as- your feet yet."
thea res are here for the benefit of sistance to come in ahead of the * * *
. );!t\~L the most people. Instead of "effici- March 15 deadline to avoid the last Outside a little church near Los
ent" as quoted in one publication minute rush." announced Lt. Com- Angeles we noticed the following
the opposite is true. mander Houstin Shockey, Income poster announcing the Sunday's
* * * Tax Officer who directs the service. sermon: "Do yoy know what hell
Mary Ann Skidmore, PhM1c, A staff of lawyers, and account- is?" Underneath that question and
U. S. Naval Hospital. All of the en- ants from the Western Sea Frontier in smaller type was printed: "Come
tertainment on this base is excep- and deputies from the U. S. Intern- in and hear our new organist."
tional. I have a hard time deciding al Revenue Department are on * * *
whether I prefer movies or sports hand to answer all tax questions Seabee youngster: "Daddy, give
as a favorite leisure-time pursuit. and to assist in filling out the me a nickel to buy an ice cream
= I think it is grand to have so necessary forms. cone."
"There's something about that soldier I like!" The office is open from 8:30 a. m. Kid's father: "Shut up, and drink
much to choose from without leav-
ing the base. to 5 :00 p. m. except on Sundays. your beer."
Persons seeking help should have * * *
with them all information relative Said the wife: "Every time I get
to their income tax, including a down in the dumps I buy a new
------------------------------------· statement of wages and tax with- hat."
ACROSS DOWN held, and documents showing pay- The reply: "I was wondering
I- Pilfer I- Flagstaff . ments made on 1944 estimates. where you got them."
6- Summer month 2- Clothes moth
9- Fruit stone 3- Penetrate * * *
12- Governing principle 4- Mature Definition: Bore-a person who
13- Work 5- Not so much RenovatedTransportGets has flat feats.
15- Poker stakes 6-Ethics * * *
16- Withdrew 7- Mimickers Nau.tical Plastic Surgery The assessor must have been
17- Payment 8- While astonished- when the report came
18- Heavenly body 9- Marched For NAYS' Hellcats
20-Disfigure IO- Repeat from the new appraiser, who had
21- Waste allowance 11- Spread loosely The Apakamock is undergoing a been sent to a home to appraise the
23- 0therwise 14- Edge bit of nautical plastic surgery. She contents:
25- 24 hours 19- Soldier's abode
27- Weathercock 22-Always is losing the lines of a transport "One bottle of old Scotch whis-
29- Mountain crest -24-Heads of grain and slowly acquiring the slick and key-partly .full."
31- Rhythmical 26- Positive graceful lines of a destroyer. Last The next entry was:
34- Crafts 28- Emmets week brought up improvements "One revolving Turkish rug."
35- Ward off 30- Classify such as a 40 mm loading machine,
* * *
36- Pith of a matter 31- Is able torpedo tubes, under water sound Ruth: "How do you know he had
37- Bird's bill 32-Thoroughfares
38-Father 33- Argues gear and depth charges which act- been drinking ? "
40-Engrave 34- Cravats ually are skyrocketed into the air Doris: "Well, he shook the
44-Siesta 36- Envy when contact has been made wi~h clothes tree and then started to feel
46- Hurry onward 39--Goddess of peace
48- Epoch 41-Mortise joint simulated enemy submarine. Dur- around the floor for some apples."
49- Instructed 42- Pinnacle ing final drills Commander Lid~ * * *
51- Proprietor 43- Fleet animals stone has arranged wit]) the Naval He: "I can't figure out why you
53- Minding 45-Seed container Air Training Station of Oakland for always yell stop when I try to kiss
Courtesy' Harle Publications, Inc. 54- Free 47- Contain Navy F-6-F Hellcats to make pra,c- you?"
55- S-shaped worm 49- Definite article
Solution on page 8. 56- Social insect 50- Corset stay tice dives on the ship. True opera,- She: "And I can't figure out why
57- Indentations 52- Trouble tional training. you always stop."
Male Call by Milton Caniff, creator of "Terry and the Pirate(

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