C)MCM 6 ,z~cLian~ C.dmmI Vol. VI, No. 29 U. S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Saturday, 23 January 1954 8,000 Fleet Sailors CAPT Bull Honored as'Mayor of Wonsan' N S Deot Commended CAPT C. E. Bull, USN, Training Tax Officer of the Fleet Training Group Base Facilities in Guantanamo Bay has been ac- In I. G, Inspection corded the dubious, and somewhat Almost 8,000 fleet sailors mythical, title of "Mayor of poured Following the recent inspection ashore from the ships anchored in Wonsan." It all started as a joke among by the Inspector General of the the harbor last week-end in what the various commanders of the Supply Corps and his party, during was the biggest influx of fleet per- units blockading the port the week of 11-15 January, the of Won- following sonnel since the midshipmen cruise san, Korea during the fighting. As letter was presented to last fall. each unit would arrive to assume CDR E. W. Sutherling, SC, USN, commanding officer The various exchanges, transpor- the blockade and patrol of the of the Naval Supply Depot, by tation, and recreational facilities Communist held port the command- CAPT R. R. Thompson, SC, USN, were taxed to and beyond the en would be given a large wooden senior in- saturation point "key to the city." specting officer and representative as the sightseeing of the Inspector fleet men swarmed over the base. The blockade and patrol route General: "To: NSD Gtmo Personnel Catching the brunt of the on- inside Wonsan harbor sometimes took the naval units to within The splendid reputation for slaught was the main store of the 2,000 service yards of the Communist shore bat- which the Naval Supply Navy Exchange. Hundreds upon Depot Guantanamo bears with its hundreds jammed the store during teries. The entire route was within 8,000 yards of the shore. Thus, the customers has a solid foundation. the week-end. The biggest seller, This foundation is anchored to the according to an Exchange spokes- blockading units were practically within the city and under the con- combined conscientious efforts of man, was alligator goods followed the NSD personnel to maintain an closely by perfume and cameras. stant and "at will" fire of the Com- munist defenders. Captain Bull displays the plaque orderly operation and the desire Of all things coming in as a solid and miniature key he received to serve fully and promptly, which fourth place best-seller were 400- CAPT Bull's group was made up making him one of the mythical of Korean Navy lead to effective and efficient supply. day clocks. and Marines plus of Wonsan, Korea. United States Navy and Marines. "mayors" The progress has been for- Transportation facilities were The Marines were stationed on a ward since my last inspection two hard pressed to keep up with the small island within 3,000 seum of the United and a half years ago. You deserve yards of States Naval well tremendous amount of additional the beach and required constant Academy. Accompanying the letter the word which I am happy to passengers. Three extra busses protection from shore fire. was a miniature plaque with a be able to pass to your Com- were added to carry the men di- Captain Bull led small-scale manding Officer for you - 'Well his patrol unit key appointing Cap- done'. rectly to the various Exchanges from the USS Twining (DD 540). tain Bull "mayor" of Wonsan. throughout the base. Keep up the good work- His ships were hit several times The letter states, in part, "In Hundreds of fleet men jammed but none serious do not become satisfied completely enough to put recognition of the excellent per- with the skating rink in the Fleet Rec- them out of action. formance of duty, and your accomplishments, be- as a token cause, reation Area, the basketball courts A letter received by Captain Bull of the appreciation of Commander if you do, your forward were busy all week-end and the from RADM C. E. Olsen, Com- Blockading and Escort Force, Paci- progress will stop and decline will P.O. Club and the Enlisted Men's mander Blockading and Escort fic Fleet, a miniature award is be- start. There remain many goals Club were filled to capacity. Force, Pacific Fleet, states that the ing forwarded to you with my for you to accomplish." /Signed/ The crush of visitors can, for original "key to the city" has been thanks, best wishes, and a hearty Captain Thompson the most part, be attributed to the forwarded to the Historical Mu- well done." Prior to departure from the four large ships of the line anchor- Naval Base, CAPT Thompson also ed in the bay over the week-end. informed CDR Sutherling, that he The battleships New Jersey and Dog-8 Flies Her considered the Naval Supply Depot Iowa, the carrier Hornet and the Last Nolo to be operating in an outstanding cruiser Columbus all sent liberty By Jerry Lewis manner. He further stated he was parties ashore. Not to be ignored, recommending to the Chief of the however, in computing liberty par- Dateline- her own story. The termination of Bureau of Supplies and Accounts ties are 18 destroyer-type vessels Tuesday, January 19th 1954 years of flying came about when the that Naval Supply Depot, Guan- along with their tenders and num- A berthing place between VU- red Hellcat crashed into the Carib- tanamo Bay, be given an official erous small craft in port for the 10's 'Dog-7' and 'Dog-9' is empty bean at 2:21 P.M. commendation by that bureau in week-end. today on the drone line at MacCalla recognition of outstanding per- There was something very warm Added to the difficulties providing Field. formance. This is particularly sig- and human in the feelings of the nificant inasmuch for the fleet was the arrival Sunday The drone referred to as 'Dog-8', as CAPT Thomp- men towards that plane, the men on son explained that only five such of the USNS Thomas, the Military one of the first radio-controlled Sea Transport ship, with families the deck who were responsible for commendations had been awarded drones to operate in Guantanamo the maintainence and personnel returning from and mechanical in the past seven years. Christmas leave. Another bus Bay, was blasted out of the sky operation and the pilots who guided The Supply Depot is presently was her added to the regular service to during a nolo flight (pilotless from the 'mother' plane. It was staffed by fourteen officers headed carry flight) at 2:21 P.M. this afternoon as if an old friend, who had served by their Commanding Officer, CDR Thomas passengers to the the Exchanges during their 5-hour stay by the sharp-shooting gun crews navy and country well, was E. W. Sutherling, SC, USN, with in port. of the USS W. L. Lind, DD-703. suddenly lost in action. CDR J. W. Graham, SC, USN, as Dog-8, a re-converted Hellcat, The general comment of the en- Executive Officer. one of the hardest hitting carrier- listed men when they heard the There are fifty-seven enlisted men class fighter planes of World War news was, "So they finally got her." and four hundred and eighty one 1. G. Impressed II, went down pilotless with six "Too bad. She was a good plane." civilians currently on board. In- hash marks on her cowling. There is hardly enough column cluded among the civilians are nine Painted bright red, the drones space in the 'Indian' to relate some individuals each with over thirty By Gtmo Supply are operated by the pilot of a of the experiences of the plane and years of federal service. 'mother' plane flying close by and the men who were connected with maneuvered with remarkable pre- her during her many months of During the week of 11 - 15 Jan- cision while acting as an aggressor 'robot' operation. uary all supply and fiscal activities for ships going through the rigid In carrying out the motto, "Serv- CAPT McCracken Here on the Naval Base were the sub- paces of simulated combat ex- icio ala Floata" the drone division ject of an inspection by the Inspec- cercises. of Utility Squadron Ten, has served tor General of the Supply Corps That appears to be the end of the fleet well while operating off For NAS Command represented by CAPT R. R. Thomp- the story but fate left and ironic the shores of Guantanamo Bay. son, SC, USN, and his inspection twist. One week ago, this reporter The officers and enlisted men CAPT Reginald R. McCracken, group. These activities included the planned a story about Dog-8 and Naval Supply Depot, NAS Supply of VU-10's drone section are well USN, reported aboard Sunday via her six hash marks, one for each deserving of the good reputation the USNS Pvt. W. H. Thomas, ac- and Fiscal Department, Commis- successful nolo flight. This noon, given them and sary Store, Navy Exchange, and the entire squadron companied by Mrs. McCracken and I went to McCalla Field with inten- by the men the Naval Station General Mess. of the ships who leave their son. They are temporarily tions of photographing the old vet- Guantanamo Bay better trained, occupying Quarters AV-14, Paola CAPT M. E. Norcross, SC, USN, eran. Number eight was "upstairs" disciplined and Officer for Tenth more knowing in Point. No date has been set for District Supply at the time. I never got the picture. the precise methods of gun-crew Naval District, was also present the change of command ceremonies Dog-8 never came back. teamwork then when .ey first awaiting receipt of official orders (Continued on Page Two) The plane, ided an ending for entered the bay. by CAPT Bruner of his detachment. 23 January 1954 age o THE INDIAN Saturday,

ease Editor0 1 Ofie U S. Naval Special Service Department Flees Recreation Center -- stlay, 24 January 1954 Telephone 9-g15 SatI1,rlov 99 r.- Catholic Masses U. S. NAVAL BASE 0700-Naval Base Chapel Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 0900-Naval Base Chapel CAPT Frank Bruner, USN Commander Daily Mass - 0630 Saturda y, 1730 - CAPT G. M. Holley Confessions: Chief of Staff 1800; 1930 - 2015, Confessions U. S. NAVAL STATION are not heard before Mass on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Sunday. CAPT William R. Caruthers, USN Commanding Officer Protestant Services Editorial Staff Sunday: 0930-Sunday School LT E. A. Sandness - -- Officer-Advisor 1000-Adult Bible Class H. E. Davis, JOC ---- Editor Jerry Lewis,, J03 --- Features 1100-Divine Worship J. C. Dierks, J3 ---- Sports Fellow- Pierce Lehmbeck ---- Sports 1930-Christian S. E. Cobbs, PHSN- Photographer ship R. Naccarato, SN--- Make-up Wednesday: 1930-Mid-Week THE INDIAN is published weekly at Prayer the Naval Station in accordance with Thursday: 1930-Choir Rehearsal NavExos P-35, Revised Nov. 1945, and financed with non-appropriated funds. Chaplains at this Activity THE INDIAN is a member of the Armed W. R. Caruthers (center) inspects the officers of his new AFPS material CAPT CDR M. 0. Stephenson, CHC, USN Forces Press Service, and command accompanied by CAPT J. M. Howell (left) and CDR V. J. appearing herein must not be reproduced LT J. F. Agnew, CHC, USNR without written permission. Local news Soballe (rear) executive officer of the Naval Station. Captain Caruthers may be re-printed provided credit is given assumed command of the Station from Captain Howell who is retiring (Protestant) to THE INDIAN. 28 years. The change of command ceremony took All photographs are official U. S. Navy from service after LCDR W. J. Spinney, CHC, USN photos unless otherwise credited. place on Bay Hill on January 15th. (Catholic) TEENAGE-ROUND-UP The Chaplain's Corner by Linda Thurston and Barbara Burke Our ancestors from all parts of "We've got a team, it's on the the world have left us many adages weight when beam" was just one of the sounds which still carry to mind. For examples. up brought that could be heard last week "Procrastination is the thief of around Air Station as the G.A.A. time", or "Never put off until to- circled the place in a monster Pep of morrow what you can do today", Rally. The activity is just one are typical sayings that have taken the big doings that the Girls' Ath- in our society. At this writing sponsor- root letic Association has been we are far into the first month of ing lately. a new year. Have we begun to act One of the High School's old on the numerous resolves that we seniors of by-gone days Betty made during the last days of 1953 ? Sigler, will be hearing wedding It is so easy to put off, to procrasti- bells in the very near future. Best nate, letting the days slip quietly of luck Betty! by. It is good to check our position, Hey, all of you crazy teenagers! yes to double check, in order that In case you haven't heard the we may not deviate from our de- Juniors are planning a "Sock Hop". termined course. Imagine for the This swinging dance will be held moment that this new year is like at the Little Theater on February a journey, one that we are already 5th. The hours from 7:00 to 10:30 launched upon. Now before getting will be filled with round and square too far away from our starting dancing. Be sure to get your tickets point it is advisable to take a bear- take certain early for a really frantic evening. Atlantic Fleet conducted an operational ing. We had planned to The Commander, Utility Wing, others were to School class hit Utility Squadron 10 last week and gave an things with us and The Sunday readiness inspection of because they were last Sautrday with Left to right-CDR R. C. Spears, executive officer be left behind Yateras River "excellent" result. or unnecessary for a trip splash. Pete Brough- VU-10; CDR M. L. Dana, Drone Officer UtWingLant; CDR D. G. White, too bulky a magnificent this nature and might prove a piloted the truck load of pic- L. 0. Fox, Commander UtWingLant; CDR J. W. Austin, of ton C. 0. VU-4; CAPT liability on our way. Have we done nicking teenagers out to the strains Jr. Operations Officer UtWingLant; and CDR T. B. Wolfe, commanding "Oh this? Have these Twenty-Three (and we do mean strains) of officer VU-10. in Pierce days, already spent, been used My Wonderful One" led by J. planned? Sisters assist- advancing in the direction Lehmbeck. The Avila had determined by gave out with a Perhaps we ed by Ed Heimer grace to leave behind an in- Cuban songs. Once there God's few top considerate nature or a bad temper Jim Dalton turned Tarzan, and trees towards those with whom we work, went swinging through the wish was to Margo could or maybe even the with the aid of a rope. and bias in our around on her eliminate prejudice be seen thrashing relations to others. "Barge" playing Cleopatra while of these detrimental Eunice, Nancy and Anita reported And in place man who was out things the goal was to be unselfish- troubles with a God's horseback. Although Anita ness as central in our lives. riding pictured as flowing almost drowned in a foot of water, love had been touching others and the day came to a close with every- through us and on their wonderful with this realization we knew that one remarking the other person times. consideration for would be paramount in daily life. This picture showed self as taking Impressed . . a second place but it emphasized I. G. the fact that it was a happy place (Continued from Page One) for we would be serving others. It we continu- assist in the inspection. is easy to forget unless to for guidance along Prior to his departure, CAPT ally look to God that he was very this journey. He is gentle in re- Thompson stated habit impressed with the sup- minding us of the dangerous favorably on tangents that will ply activities at Guantanamo Bay of going off the improvements lead us into trouble. So before the and in particular passed let quite evident since the month of January has that were with God and visit of the Inspector General us orient ourselves last first place in our lives. Team in July 1951. allow Him Let us never forget that it is the The inspection party departed on additional touch of beauty to the two little things in life that count. It 16 January 1954 for San Juan, Pretty Pat Wormwood adds an away to the holders of the winning is the "Little foxes that spoil Puerto Rico. They will inspect sup- automobils which will be given d v the annual Guantanamo Bay carnival next nth. Tickets the vines". ply activities at San Juan, Roose- tickets F. Agnew to are goin \ 25" a piece and a book for $5.00. They c purchased James velt Roads, and Trinidad prior LT, CHC, USN returning to Washington, D. C. at any o 6 various Exchanges. Saturaay, 23 January 1954 THE INDIAN Saturday, 23 January 1954 THE INDIAN North Turns Pro Cage League Enters To Enter Tourney Second Week of Play

- -~ After 27 years as an amateur Moving into the second week of play in the Naval Base golfer Wright North, manager of League, the Marine Leathernecks came to life in the Guantanamo golf course, has filed his intentions with the United the last quarter and surprised just about everybody but themselves States Golfers Association of by dumping the VU-10 Mallards, 55- America of turning pro, and will 46. enter the Jamaica Open as a Led by player-coach Freddy Murrell, who netted 23 points, the professional with the play-for-pay Leathernecks broke away after be- golfers. ing dead-locked at the end of the During North's time as an ama- third quarter to outscore the teur he has won several tourna- Mallards, 18-9, in the last session ments of which the Mid-Island easily supplying the needed margin. Open of 72 holes in 1953 at Mande- In the second game of the even- ville, Jamaica, was his greatest ing the Fliers of NAS had to bear feat. He set a course record for down in the closing minutes of play the Mandeville club. He holds the to close out the Naval Base High competitive record here in Guan- School, 64-53. Hollowell led the way tanamo for the local course-66. with 15 points followed closely by In 1948 he shot the 1st nine holes Meador with 14. For the High of the local course in 29-five School, MacMichael sacked away under par. 17 while Heimer contributed 13. The following year he lost out Tuesday night, the pace slowed by only one stroke in the 4th Naval up slightly as the Fleet Training District championship. Later he Group registering its first win of won the Cecil Field and the Jack- the young '54 season, defeated the sonville Air Station championships. Dental Clinic, 59-49. For the Train- ers, Zino led the way with 15 and Collins followed with 14. For the losers, it was Rose all the way Hunting Season Open with 28. In the second game the Naval Station Indians won their third Shooters straight by handing MCB-7 its For Base first defeat, 53-40. The Indian's "Cy" Young, scoring all 17 of his For about three weeks now, since points in the first half, led the way December 28 to be exact, the would- for the Indians followed by Brad- be Carl Akeleys in the Bay area ford with 14. For The SeaBees, have been donning their deerstalk- Gill and Clark both connected ers' caps and dodging buck and for 11. birdshot of assorted sizes as the Wednesday night, the Corpsmen George MacMichael (7) of the Base High School drives up and around local hunting season rolls into of the Naval Hospital made their Raduski (4) of VU-10 in one of the High School's vain attempts to come high gear. first appearance of the week and from behind last Friday night. Edgar Heimer (2) is coming in to The season for deer, duck, dove defeated the Naval Base High assist MacMichael. and guinea hen opened on the 28th School, 52-38, in a contest in which and until the first of March any 46 fouls were registered. Hallum one of the above named creatures led the Corpsmen, having a perfect can legally end up in the stew pot. night from the free throw line and VU-10 Mallards The limit on deer is one buck or hitting eight times from the floor, doe per person per season and bag with 20. For the High School, Mac- limits on the fowl are set at 15, Michael led with 13 followed by 10, and 4 birds for dove, duck, and Heimer with 12. guinea, respectively. In the second game of the even- A word to sportsmen: Before ing, the Naval Station Indians trudging off into the bush, obtain dropped their first of the season a permit from the Assistant Game in a nip and tuck battle, 46-45. The Warden. A new permit is required Indians, after leading by six going prior to each excursion. After pick- into the last few minutes of play, ing up your hunting permit check started an early freeze but couldn't out with the Base Provost Marshal, hold the ball and the Mallards cut giving your name, rank or rating, the margin finally closing them out the location of the area in which with a basket in the last 35 seconds. you intend to hunt, and the date Lockhart led the way for the and hours of your proposed outing. Mallards with 10 followed by Huber All hunting must be done during and Jantzen with 9 each. Bradford the daylight hours; it's too easy to led the losing Indians with 15. mistake two legs for four after sundown. Parties are limited to three persons, one of whom must Ladies' Golf Shots be the Base Game Warden, Assist- by Mary Ann Pennell ant Warden, or Deputy Warden. Hunting weapons will be limited A very successful Scotch four- to shotguns. some was played Sunday, January The following local huntsmen 17th. The credit goes to our chair- have bagged their limit of one man, Mrs. Jane McElroy for her (leer: LT G. A. Schilling and G. excellent planning. Everyone had DiMascola, BMC, collaborated to such a good time-let's have more claim the first of the season in of the same. The winners: December of last year. W. Mickie- Low score-LT and Mrs. Grego wicz, ADC; J. W. Wilson, AOC; Runner-up-LCDR D. A. Scott THE VU-10 MALLARDS: Back row, left to right: V. L. Huber, W. R. and J. Hise, AEl made January 5 and Mrs. Jane McElroy Kirby, C. E. Loggins, H. G. Annette, H. J. Geraty, C. W. Lockhart, an unlucky day for the deer popu- First net prize went to CDR and Nascimiento, R. D. Howarton, R. R. Morris, and M. D. Jantzen. Front row, down Mrs. J. P. Jones. lace, the trio each bringing left to right: Coach W. C. Park, E. Crouch, C. E. Cabral, J. Merling, H. G. an animal on that date, while ENS Second place was a tie between T. B. Green stands as the latest to Mr. and Mrs. D. Viafora and Mr. Padulski and J. E. Heinan. Not pictured D. E. Stewart. demonstrate his woodsmanship, re- and Mrs. Cowan. turning home with his kill on the Longest ladies' drive was won by The VU-10 Mallards are still burning over the result of last year's Rosemary Quillan on the 17th. 12th of this month. final defeat at the hands of the Naval Station Indians, a loss which cost If you've a fancy for roast duck Drive nearest the pin was won by dressing or for a pair of ant- CDR R. C. Spears on the 6th. them a tie for first place and another chance at the League crown which with they lers to cover up that crack in the We have been having a large had worn for six years. wall over the door why not try turn-out for our Wednesday tour- Coach W. C. Park thought the best remedy for the situation would be your shooting eye during the next naments, and we've had some good to start off on another streak beginning this year. The Mallards, led by month? You can always tell about games. Sure wish you girls I see returning veterans Huber, Geraty, Lockhart and Howerton were eager the ones that ran (or flew) away! cut playing golf would join our to oblige, and promptly took their first two contests, grabbing the open- club. We have lots of fun and ing game of the season from NAS, 63-56, and trouncing the High School A pessimistic wife is one who none of us aye pro's, so you don't lads a few nights later >6-34. has the pork chops cooked when have to shful. If you'd like A loss to the Mari )n Monday night was discouraging, but Mallards her husband comes home from a to join c rs. Ann Smith at rooters hope that it be the last one and are looking for VU-10 to hunting trip. 8-236 or Y Lou Toczko at 9-280. be on top of the pile arch. January 1954 vvy-10NDPPO-Gtmo THE INDIAN Saturday, 23 THE INDIAN Saturday, 23 January 1954 VU -10 Prop Blast FTG Bulletin The Lucky Bag Air Station Notes by Betty Radcliffe CAPT L. 0. Fox, Commander FTG Bulletin LTJG Malcolm R. McCann, Admiral L. D. McCormick, Com- Several years ago a family moved Utility Wing, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, USNR, reported recently and effec- CDR D. G. White, Commanding mander in Chief Atlantic Fleet, to the base, bringing with them of the tive 1 February he will be assigned inspected the Fleet Training Group Officer, VU-4 and members duty as Special Services Officer, re- their young daughter. This little two organizations paid us a visit on facilities during the past week, in- girl received the honor of having lieving LT George H. Leach in that cluding electronics installations at Tuesday, 12 January 1954. They capacity. LT Leach will in turn a section of the base named after looked the squadron over thorough- Fleet Training Center on Crane relieve LT C. W. Sholes, Jr., as Hill and the new FTG building. her; that section was Paola Point. ly and observed drills of all descrip- Control Officer upon the Opera- Flight Admiral McCormick visited air- In early 1916 Mrs. Copeland and tion. It was VU-10's annual latter's detachment in February. tional Readiness Inspection. We ships and fleet units, including the her baby daughter, Paola, came to BOSN W. C. Lawrence is "sweat- USS Hornet, undergoing training Guantanamo Bay to be with Mrs. learned a lot by their observations ing out" his orders to parts or and constructive criticism. under the direction of FTG. Copeland's husband Lt. D. Graham ports unknown. His relief has been LCDR George A. Gardes has here it was The inter-command b o w ii n g Copeland. To arrive ordered in, but the good 'Boats' reported to the Fleet Training necessary to travel by boat from league is underway in the second has not been ordered out. We're Group to relieve CDR R. W. Gash The Structures Key West, Fla. to Havana. In half competition. glad to have you stick around, as head of the CIC Department. and seems to be the team to Havana they boarded a train division however, Boats. Mr. Gardes has been captain of to Santiago; from there Kiefer rolled a 204, journeyed beat. Kegler LCDR N. F. Vanderhoef is in the USS Harveson, which has been came by tugboat, the only and 221 last week for a high they 207, Jamaica with the golf 'pros' of the operating in the Eastern Air De- available transportation to the base. total of 632, which is really pound- Base. Keep up the good work, Van! fense System. Recently, as Captain Copelands were one of seven ing the pins in anybody's league. Lou Serig, Suprv. Adm. Asst., of the Harveson, Mr. Gardes was The families living here at that time. The Mallard basketball team is has had many, many inquiries of assigned duty on the Flight Route start in the local old time base personnel regarding Their house was one of four that off to an excellent of the President for the Big Three known won their first two the present whereabouts of his son was located on what is now league, having Conference in Bermuda. Two other houses a little more sup- Jack, former popular Agent Cashier Mr. as Hospital Hill. starts. How about Gardes will reside at Evans by Marine officers were Bring your wife; she would in the Disbursing Office. For their Point 722 A with his wife, Mrs. occupied port. located at Fisherman's Point. probably enjoy getting out of the information it is now Private Jack, Jeanne M. Gardes and his four kitchen. USA, and he is stationed at Ft. children George A. Jr., Susan, and There was a small commissary returned Benjamin Harrison, Ind., undergo- twins Paul S. and Ann L. Gardes. here to provide for the families. C. S. Minor, AM2, just were of "B" school at ing a course of instruction in the Golf Fresh fruits and vegetables after six months brought over from Cuba. The fam- D. J. Brough, Army Finance School. He attained The Training Group golfers take NATTC, Memphis. and ilies raised chickens to provide has reported aboard for duty an outstanding overall average on the VU-10 team for a return AO1, he has been requested to remain at themselves with eggs. Bread was from CAG 1, U.S.S. Roosevelt. match today in an effort to avenge the school as an instructor. Since a recent 16-14 loss a very serious problem and Mrs. Monday to the Squadron The All Hands party he has been selected for Officer's team. Scheduled to carry the Train- Copeland recalls that her Chinese night at the EM Club was quite Candidate School, he must deter- cook made fresh bread with yeast AD1, ing Group Colors are Captain Bull an affair. F. O. Brostrom, mine which course to follow. His and Captain Houston, CDR Man- that he made himse l f from gave the crowd a bubble dance wife, Lou, is presently at the home potatoes. M. Ben- ning, CDR Gash, CDR King, CDR complete with bubbles. R. of her parents in Havana, anxious- was scarce, it skit, Gentry, LCDR Simmons, LCDR Water, of course, nett, AK2, put on a thrilling ly awaiting the arrival of "Dr. by rail from Guan- with his Skadowski, LT West, LT Mosely, was transported Mickey Spillane type, Stork", whose visit was due 15 LT Minard, LTJG Bates, Caimanera and then by music. V. F. LTJG tanamo to saxophone as backdrop January but apparently he was Treffinger, Chief Monte, Chief water barge to the base. kept walking across Vicari, AD2, grounded or delayed in transit. Jack Dykeman, Smith, the stage appropriately dressed as SN, Harmer, There was one doctor in charge expects to be home about 4 Febru- YN1, and Kramer, PNI3. and when the party drunk. The Home Wreck- son- of a small hospital, ary to get acquainted with his Hobby of the Month he was assisted by his ers, string ensemble composed of hopes. "Grandpa Lou" and Mrs. necessary, he Many Training Group Personnel wife, who was a nurse. Morris, E. A. Cotchleovitch, T., Serig plan visiting them at that have outside interests, ranging White, R. G., VU-10, Pierson, Naval time also to become acquainted Recreation consisted mainly of play- from photography to model air- horseback riding and a movie once Station, and South from NAS with the grand-son. planes. One of the most unusual ed a number of selections, but one Ward, another son, who visited a week at Fisherman's Point. The of the PBM in such interests has been shown by way to get from Hospital Hill called "The Wreck here during the summer of '51, is Richard only their perform- I. Anderson, GM 1, FTG to Fisherman's Point and the movie MIAMI" highlighted now at Pensacola undergoing Flight Barracks, who is engaged in grow- ance. Jerry Lewis, VU-10's gift to Training as a Naval Aviation was by boat. of cere- ing an avocado tree. In four months WGBY, acted as master Cadet. time under careful grooming by For an evenings entertainment of monies. The entertainment was Anderson, dancing and a few drinks, it was done goes to the tree has grown to very good and a well "Have you seen those 3-D eight inches. Each week it is care- necessary to go to Caimanera, as and the commit- all the performers glasses?" fully taken out from a shelf built the base was "dry" in those days. tee that planned and made the "No. How much beer do they To get to the city of Guantanamo success. over Anderson's bunk and presented party a tremendous hold?" to all hands for inspection. FTG you rode from Caimanera on what title for the Unusual Hobby of the Mrs. Copeland smilingly referred Month is awarded to Gunners Mate to as a "Toonerville Trolley". Anderson and his Avocado Tree. When Mrs. Copeland left with Personals her family, after spending about a FTG extends a welcome to Mrs. year here in Guantanamo, she never Mildred Irene Kuba, wife of LT dreamed she would one day re- M. F. Kuba, and their children turn; but now, some thirty six Linda and Francis, and to Mrs. years later, she is back again, this Jane V. Gentry, wife of CDR time to visit her daughter, Mrs. Gentry, and their daughter Jane. Paola Groverman. As Mrs. Cope- New Building Nears Completion land gazes at the surrounding The new section of the FTG mountains, the only really familiar Building is rapidly nearing com- sight, she smiles at her memories pletion and is expected to be ready of yesteryear in Guantanamo Bay, for occupancy next week. Person- Cuba. nel who have been working in restricted quarters will find plenty of room when the new space be- comes available. Ships Arriving MOVIES Ships scheduled to arrive at Guantanamo for visits or training in the next seven days include the Saturday, 23 January Aircraft Carrier Leyte, the Light THE NAKED SPUR Cruiser Roanoke, and ComDesLant James Stewart Robert Ryan ships Parle, C. H. Roan, Eaton, Janet Leigh Ralph Meeker and Bache. Sunday, 24 January "I'm not going to school tomor- I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS row." said little Johnny. Doris Day Danny Thomas "Why not?" asked his mother. Frank Lovejoy Patricia Wymore "It's no use." he replied. "I can't Monday, 25 January The entertainers at the VU-10 All-Hands party-McManus, Sweitkata, read and I can't write-and they MILLION DOLLAR MERMAID Stevens, Meierotto, Wilson, Barkman, Bennett, Brostrom, Vicari. Bottom won't let me talk." Victor Mature the affair. Esther Williams row: White, Morris, Cotchaleovitch and Jerry Lewis who emceed Tipsy gentleman: "Hi, babe, do Walter Pigeon David Bryan speak to strangers?" you Tuesday, 26 January Don McNeill has a dentist friend A naval base is where the sail- Sweet young thing: "Certainly who told him: "Making bridges Analbseiwhrtesi- not!" STOP YOU'RE KILLING ME is nothing compared with getting ors are full of life, happiness and Tipsy gentleman: "Then shut Broderick Crawford Claire Trevor the patients to come across." the pursuit of liberty. up." Virginia Gibson Bill Hayes