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NAVY NURSE CORPS THE NEW ATLANTIC COMMANDER BIRTHDAY lk ' R %J45I5TH %.Of ~ I II i i I l I rII TOURS LOCAL FACILITIES A WEEKLY PUBLICATION May 12, 1963 A hospital can be the loneliest place in the Admiral H. P. Smith, new Comander in Chief, world, especially for the serviceman whose fam- and U. S. Atlantic Fleet, made a famil- ilies and loved ones can be thousands of miles Atlantic away. iarization visit to Guantanamo Bay May 6 and 7 a defense posture briefing, and ground and A situation like this isn't easily remedied, for aerial tour of facilities here. but there are many things that brighten a dark Admiral was greeted upon his arrival day, things that perhaps aren't readily apparent Smith at NAS by RADM J. W. Davis, ComNavBase, and the to us. local commands. Fol- These might be the rustle of a starched Commanding Officers of all Smith visited snowy uniform, a bright smile, and a word or two lowing the briefing, Admiral facilities and talked with personnel at like "how are you this morning?" ground on the tour. He also appeared The experts at this magical morale building various positions are our ten representatives of the Navy Nurse for a personal interview on WGBT-TV. Corps stationed at the Base Hospital here at A veteran Naval officer with nearly 40 years Gitmo. service, Admiral Smith relieved Admiral Robert But today calls for a little well-wishing in L. Dennison, USN, on April 30, to become the the other direction; a note of congratulations senior military officer in the Atlantic Ocean to our ladies-in-white on this 55th anniversary area. He is also the Supreme Allied Commander of the Navy Nurse Corps. of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. No one can deny the tremendous work that As Commander in Chief of the unified Atlan - these women have done for our commaity. Through tic Command, he is directly responsible tothe small in number, they are high in ability and Joint Chiefs of Staff for all U.S. military op- morale.a smoothly operating naval hospital be- erations in the Atlantic Ocean area and part of ing one example of their constant effort. the Indian Ocean area, In this capacity he com- Attention to our nurses was forcibly and mands all Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine dramatically drawn during the October 22nd Corps forces in the Atlantic area as assigned by crisis. After the evacuation, there were only the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As Commander in Chief of the United States 13 or 14 American women remaining here at Gitmo. Ten of these were Navy Nurses. Atlantic Fleet, he commands the Atlantic Fleet's The duties during the crisis didn't lessen, 490 ships, 2,500 aircraft, and more than 290,000 they increased. The vacuum created by the de- officers and men. parted women and children was quickly filled by Admiral Smith came to Norfolk from the dip- the tremendous influx of additional military THAT CERTAIN TOUCH-TENDER, LOVING CARE-employ- lomatic-military position of Commander in Chief personnel. If the crisis had exploded, there ed by LCDR Carol Weaver, NC, results in an af- U.S. Naval Forces Europe, with headquarters in would have had to been many additional facilit- fectionate expression of gratitude by little London. (Continued on Page Two) Mike McIntosh. (V. D. Garrison, PH2) o-

CDR R. J. Walsh, new Commanding Officer of the THIS COMMUNITY NEEDS ADM H. P. SMITH, Commander and Chief of the At- Naval Supply Depot receives vars wishes and a WHAT lantic Fleet, discusses defensive positions with hearty handshake from CDR M.V. Cornetta, Execut- Captain Kane of the USMC. (R. E. Mason, P) ive Officer, Naval Station, and many others who attended his change of command ceremonies at NSD on May 3. (R. B. Perrymore, PH2) HAMMERBERG HOSTS FAMILIES

The shrill sound of the Boast pipe and the CUSTOMS WARNING ISSUED call "Set the Special Sea and Anchor Detail." For the past several months the Commissioner is familiar to Navymen the world over, but fev of Customs has been considering whether to re- dependents have had the opportunity to go to sea duce from $10.00 to $1.00 the aggregate value of or to observe a Navy ship in action. The Guan- articles which may be admitted free of duty and tanamo-based USS Hamerberg (DE-1015) changed internal revenue tax when mailed as bona fide this situation Saturday, May 4. gifts from outside the United States to someone The Hammerberg got underway shortly after within the United States. noon with sixty-aix dependents and guests aboard The Commissioner of Customs has announced and began the first phase of the cruise. While that decision regarding reduction of the gift ex- in the Bay area, the Officer of the Deck announ- emption has been deferred for a period of six ced various points of interest on shore and upon months. He states the wide publicity given to entering the open sea, the ladies were given an the contemplated corrective action has apprec- opportunity to steer the ship. iably reduced the abuses of the privilege and The ship's comanding officer, CDR R. P. that a discontinuance of such abuses should el- Schniedwind, said, "The tempo of this imediate iminate the necessity for the proposed reduction area of the world is far from serene and divers- to $1.00. ion is a necessary requirement for normal liv- Some abuses which make parcels subject to ing. The Hammerberg, therefore, took this wn- seizure and forfeiture have been: derful opportunity to alleviate this condition 1. Falsely labeling the parcels as "gifts". by embarking a number of fine "shipmates" and 2. Claiming that the gifts do not exceed their families. This also allowed us to demon- $10.00 in value when it is known that they do in atrate the proud ship we sail." fact exceed that value. Various displays were exhibited, many which such as the sound- 3. Including prohibited merchandise in the included guest participation, shipments. IS MORE TOASTMASTERS (Page 4) (Continued on Page Two) 0 M Page Two THE GITMO REVIEW May, 12, 1963 JUST WONDERIN'. CHAPLAIN'S CORNER LIBERTY AND COMMUNISM THE CIVIC COUNCIL-- "THE EVERLASTING ARMS" VOICE Sargent The sen who founded our Republic assumed OF THE PEOPLE by Chaplain G. H. that liberty we a natural right of the people, by D. Koze, JOC William Ewart Gladstone, the great Prime Min- and one of the basic purposes of government was ister of the Victorian Era, was one of the to ensure and preserve this right. However, greatest statesmen Englaad ever had. The load governments have easy functions other than de- I've been "just woaderia', ow many people he carried and the tasks he accomplished have lining and protecting the rights of citizens. here at GITND know what the Civic Counbil in astounded his biographers. In his diary, he has The varied purposes of government in a mod- and what it does? So, I made some inquiries and given us his secret: "In practice, the great *rn democracy are well explained in the Preamble found some interesting information to pass along thing is that the life of God may be the supreme of the Constitution of the United States, adopt- to you. habit of my soul". Over his bed, Gladstone hung ed in 1789, which reads: From its title "Civic Concil", one can sur- his favorite verse of scripture: "Underneath are We the People of the United States in Or- mise what the general functions of such a group the everlasting arms." The last thing at night der to form a more perfect Union, establish would be. .but how does it work on board a Naval' and. the first thing in the morning, he read that Justice and measure domestic Tranquility, installation such as this? From all indications powerful truth. He went about his task of ral- provide for the comon defense, promote the it performs a vital function for the military ing a great empire assured that the everlasting general Welfare, and secure the blessings of commands as well as for the base "public". In arms of God would hold him steady and safe," Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do reality it is comparable to the civic council to would not forsake his, or let hin go. It iS ordain and establish this Constitution for be found in any Hometown, U. S. A. It is the quite evident that most of the troubles of our the United States of America. spokesman for the people.and, ,as JA any deam - lives are due in large part to our failure to The clauses of the Constitution, following ocratic form of government, it is the servant of see God beneath and over and in the hard places. the Preamble, give the Federal Government power the people. Like Gladstone, we can do something about it. We to carry on these functions of government as Heading the group is a Mayr. He is assis- can start today-this very minute-to make God well as power totax citizens for these purposes. ted by eighteen councilmen, two from each of the the supreme habit of our lives. Many of these powers, particularly the powers enlisted housing areasanthe base. The councilmen relating to the promotion of the general welfare gain office by your popular vote. The Mayor is permit restrictions upon the liberty of individ- then selected by the councilmen. Should any HAMMERBERG (Cont'd) ual citizens. individual want to fill a councilman vacancy, he powered telephone. Demonstratisns were given on A consideration of these powers brings us to is required to obtain a specified number of writ. emergency equipment, including the oxygen breath the distinction to be made between liberty and ten votes from his mediate housing area. If ing apparatus, submersible pumps and radiac test- individualism. Liberty lays emphasis on the more than one candidate applies for such vacancy ing gear. Radar demonstrations were made and freedom of the individual, including freedom of the one gaining the most votes is elected. guests viewed the harbor on the radar scope. A religion, of speech, of the press and of individ Each councilman represents you at the busi- miniature version of the ships primary anti-sub ual action. nes meetings held on the second Thursday of marine weapon was fired for demonstration pur- Individualism in the doctrine or practice each month, to which you are cordially invited poses. based on the assumption that the individual, and and-encouraged to attend. Meetings are held at A high-speed run climaxed by maneuvering of not society, is the paramount end or consider the Navy Wives Rut located near the Child this DE gave some indication of the ship's cap- ation of social control. In ethics, this doc- Care Center in Villamar. If you are unable t o abilities in ASW work. trine holds that all values, rights and duties contact your councilman, this is the place to originate in the interest of serving the individ make your recommendations for the bettermentof ual rather than in serving society as a whole. the community. Intelligent ma and women always seek for What does the Civic Council do for you? It guides to distinguish between what, on the one can best be termed as a "behind--the--scenes" hand, is "good" or beneficial for each and all, organization. There is very little glamour and and what on the other hand, is "bad" in the few front-pap headline; for this hard-working sense of being hurtful to both the individual group. Their only desire is that your wishes be and the community. The problem of ultimate val- aired and, if justified, be brought to the at- ues cannot be sidestepped in any honest attempt tention of the proper authorities. They will to assess political and social ideas. thoroughly investigate all recommendations and This study in a comparison of the ideas that complaints. Then, with complete findings, bring underlie the two important systems-democracy their report before the authorities concerned. and communism. Each system requires careful te- This is but a small portion of the work ac- fiaition. In general, demoracy is based on complished by the Civic Council. Monetary as- liberty or freedom of the individual. It in- sistance to other organizations here is given cludes freedom of religious belief, ofcon- when needed. The incumbent Mayor, Roy D. Kite, science, of speech and of individual action, ex- YN1 of the Fleet Training Group, stated, "We do- cept under such restraints a are necessary to nate to organizations on the base which warrant preserve the rights of others or the good of the when such donations will ultimately benefit the entire community. people." Some of those who have received finan- This political system normally operates as, cial assistance include the Teenage Club, Scouts and is also frequently called, representative Little League and Pee We* League, High School constitutional government, and usually provides Scholarship Fund, etc* Most of the playground for a large measure of free economic enterprise. equipment at Gitmo was purchased by the Civic The opposing system-commnisa--today mens Council. complete governmental ownership and management Where does the money come from? You probably of all mas of production and distribution have heard or read abdut the Monday night Dingo all political and social life by what the Com- at Morin Center and the dinners, dances, and nmaists call the dictatorship or the proletariat other entertainment nights sponsoredbor the coun- Communism is thus a form of totalitarianism and cil. Some of you have attended these functions . authoritarianism. That's the complete cycle of the American dollar (Editors note: This is the first in a series of is action. Frem you.to the couneil.asa baek "STEADY AS SHE GOES." ICDR Mary SurMan, NC, editorials dealing with the comparises of Dem- to you in another form. demonstrates her sailing ability during the faa- ocracy and ConmUis.) Such is the mechanics of your Civic Council iliarisation cruise aboard the USS Hammerbag on providing you with wholesome entertainment, a May 4. (Geiger, P2) voice in the community and a helping hand to During mid-aftermeen a memorial service was U. S. Naval Station those in need. Don't you think you ought to held on the fantail. Attention was piped on support it? deck, the flag was levered to balf mast, and all Guantanamo Bay, Cuba military men rendered a final salute in honor of NAVY NURSES (Cont'd) Chief William W. Oberst who died at Guantanams RADM J. W. DAVIS------ComNavBase on Sunday, April 28. At the closing of a prayer ies suited to war-time conditions and treatment by Commander Schniedwind, Chiefs Kendrick and LCDR B. D. VARNER- Officer-Advisor of injuries. The establishment of these facil- Miller gently swung a wreath over the side D. KOZE, JOC------Chief-in-Charge ities required many long hours of labor by toc- and committed it to the deep in memory of tore.eand nurses. Chief Obert. Bill WEDERTZ, J03------Editor Probably the best way to wish our Navy Nur- The finale of the afterneen came when the sea a happy anniversary is to second the words Hamserberg made a tour of the seaward perimeter Copy deadline - 1100, Tuesday of Capt. M. C. Krepela, Commanding Officer of of the Naval Base within the three-mile limit. the Naval Hespital."Their devotion to duty has Homes, beaches, landmarks and ships were pointed THE GITMO REVIEWS mission is to inform and entertain been of the highest caliber and in the best out by the Comsanding Officer and the Officer of all hands and to serve as a positive factor in promoting the traditions of the Naval Service. Well done" the Deck. efficiency, welfare and contentment of personnel. "It was a wonderful day--and a very impres- THE GITMO REVIEW is published at the Naval Base in sive ship." These words from ons of the guests accordance with NavExos P35, revised July, 1958 and financed accurately summed upU * reaction-of all sixty- with non-appropriated funds at no cost to the government. NAVY RELIEF IS six. The smiles of the crew accentuated the mutual feeling. Armed Forces Press Service iAFPS) may not be reprinted without the written permission of Armed Forces Press Service. Material in the paper may not be reprinted unless authorization is obtained from the editor. All photographs herein are official FOR YOU! GIVE DID YOU KNOW.? Navy photographs unless other-wise specified. A moving platform as big as a baseball dxa- The opinions or statements made in articles published herein mond will carry fully assembled Saturn 0-5 rock- are those of the writers and are not in any case to be construed et*, each over 30-stories tall, from an assembly as official or as reflecting the views of Commander Naval Base YOUR SUPPORT! hangar to their launch pads several miles away. or of the Navy Department. The Saturn vehicle will be used in future sensed lunar lauschings. 0 0 0 P May 12, 1963 THE GITMO REVIEW Page Three

-. Monday: "Hi-Jacked." Jim Davis, Marsha Jo- TELE-TIPS MAY 13-19 nes, Sid Melton star* Davis, a truck driver MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY and ex-convict on parole, is accused of hi-jack- ing two trucks' cargoes. He appoints himself as 5:00 Sign On - Music 6:00 News Parade 7:30 Dobie Gillis a special investigator in order to clear himself. 5:10 WGBT Bulletin Board 6:10 Sports Roundup 8:00 Perry Mason -- Tuesday: "Loan Shark." George Raft, Dorothy 5:15 Classroom "8" 6:20 Noticias on Espanol 9:00 Variety Special-Danny Kaye Hart, Paul Steward and John Holt. Raft leaves 5:30 Cartoons 6:30 Dennis Day 9:30 Adlai Stevenson Reports 6:00 News Parade 10:30 Danny Thomas prison and finds his family involved in payment 7:00 Bonanza to loan sharks. He sides with the crooks in or- 6:10 Sports Roundup 8:00 Sea Hunt 11:00 The Tonight Show der to catch the leaders of the loan business. 6:20 Noticias n Espeanol Perry Como 8:30 a 6:30 Harvest 9:30 Self Portrait SATURDAY -Thursday: "Grand Canyon." Richard Arlen, mule-ekinner living at Grand Canyon, falls into 7:00 Andy Griffith 10:00 Wanted Dead Or Alive 9:45 Sign On - Music a paying job with a motion picture company. His 7:30 Death Valley Days 10:30 Science Fiction Theater 10:00 Magic Land of Allakasam in this field presents Many pro 8:00 To Tell The Truth 11:00 Fight of the Week 10:30 Captain Kangaroo lack of training 8s30 The Texan 11:30 Shari Lewis bless, which he overcomes. -- Saturday: "Little Big Horn." A story based 9:00 Stump the Stars THURSDAY 12:00 "Hi-Jacked" upon a strange and little known incident in Am- 9:30 Ted Mack 5:00 Sign On - Music 1:00 Major League Baseball erica's history. John Ireland, Lloyd Bridges and 10:00 The Big Picture 5:10 WGBY Bulletin Board 3:30 Lucky Lager Sports Marie Windsor. Marie is the unfaithful wife , 10:30 The Twilight Zone 5:15 Classroom "8" 4:00 Science in Action 11:00 "Hi-Jacked" 430 Salute To The States married to Bridges. She wants Ireland to resign 5:30 Cartoons from the Army so they can go away together. Ire- 6:00 News Parade 5:00 Newton H. Minow Address land is under the command of Bridges, who is or- TUESDAY Sports Roundup 6:00 Frontiers of Knowledge 6:10 dering Ireland on a suicide mission. 5:00 Sign On - Music 6:20 Noticias on Espanol 6:30 steve Canyon 5:10 WOBT Bulletin Board 6:30 Hearst Metrotone News 7:00 Rawhide Bell Telephone Hour, Tuesday 9:30 to 10:30. 5:15 Classroom "8" 6:45 "Showcase" 8:00 Password "Music Hath Charm", with songs of the great Amer 5:30 Cartoons 7:00 Wagon Train 8:30 Garry Moore Show ican composers, interpreted by the song and dan- 6:00 News Parade 7:30 I've Got A Secret 9:30 Peter Gunn ce stylings of Rosemary Clooney, Dolores Gray, 6:10 Sports Roundup 8:30 Meet the Press 10:00 American Civil War Sally Ann Howes and Jeanmarie. Jerome Kern, 6:20 Noticias on Espanol 9:00 The Untouchables 10:30 Zane Grey hreater Irving Berlin and Cole Porter are the compos- 6:30 Canadian Travel Film 10:00 Candid Camera 11:00 "Little Big Horn" ers in the spotlight. 6:45 "Showcase" 10:30 Overseas Adventure Variety Special--Danny Kaye, Friday 9:30 to 7:00 Gunamoke 11:00 "Grand Canyon" SUNDAY 10:30. One of Danny's rare appearances on tele- 7:30 Tenn. Ernie Ford 4:15 Sign On - Music vision. His guest is Lucille Ball. Danny and 8:00 The Price Is Right FRIDAY 4:30 Chapel of the Air Lucy delve into the intrigue and danger of din- 8:30 Dick Van Dyke 4:45 Sign On - Music 5:00 Lawrence Welk ing out. If you have something against laughing 9:00 The Big Story 4:55 WGBY Bulletin Board 6:00 College Bowl don't watch it. 9:30 Bell Telephone Hour 5:00 Have Gun Will Travel 6:30 My Three Sons Big Story, Tuesday 9:00 to 9:30. Julian 10:30 Lockup 5:30 Cartoons 7:00 Sing Along With Mitch Houseman of the Richmond News Leader, Richmond, 11:00 "Loan Shark" 6:00 News Parade 8:00 Ed Sullivan Va., does not believe a man convicted of murder 6:10 Sports Roundup 9:00 20th Century is guilty. A letter from the man's mother sends WEDNESDAY 6:20 Noticias en Espanol 9:30 The School Story reporter Houseman to the prison to interview the 4:45 Sign On - Music 6:30 Marx Magic Midway 10:00 What's My Line? convicted man, only to find that the prisoner re Circle Theater 4:55 WGBY Bulletin Board 7:00 The Real McCoys 10:30 Armstrong fuses to answer questions. He finds a wit- Masterson 5:00 Bat Film Shipment.32-3 neas that brings about a surprise ending. 5:30 Cartoons I A person entering WGBY by the front door might have been startled by a quick commotion The overhead, and looking up, would have glimpsed SOMETHING IN THE AIR. somma and poppa bird balancing on the edge of How many have noticed that Spring has arriv- the neat they had built in the "V" forced by "STORK ed at Guantanamo Bay? Of course, there hasn't wooden roof supports. been the customary transition from the dead of Once inside the building a sharpe change CLUB" winter to the new life of Spring (though new from a warm and moist to a cool and dry atmos- life there be), but no one can say that Mother phere could be felt. During the winter it was The following named children were born dur- Nature didn't give us fair warning. Remember barely noticable. Now it felt good. ing the period, May 1 through May 4, 1963. We those windy days in late March and early April, would like to extend a friendly welcome to them when it seemed as though there were a gigantic and congratulations to their happy parents. vacuum somewhere; amd nature was trying to fill Shelia Rosena Maria, daughterof Mr. and Mrs. it.with our air. Everythingwas swaying, flap- NAVY RELIEF IS Patrick G. Collins born May 1. Shelia weighed ping, stirring. 7 lbs. 41 ounces. Invisible to the eye, however, was the stir- ing of the sap in the trees and of the seeds in FOR YOU! GIVE Lisa Michele, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar the earth. Suddenly there were tiny shoots of F. Taylor; born May 4. Lisa weighed 6 lbs. 1 green among the brown; a green hame settled over ounce. the hillsides and the rich odor of 41and mingles YOUR SUPPORT! Total membership in the "Stork Club" now with the salt breeze blowing across the Naval stands at: Base. BOYS-21 GIRLS--22

WINS OF THE INTER-COMMAND GOLF TOURNAMENT, both Handicap and Scratch Bay. The team scored a total of CERTIFICATE OF HONOR-RADM J. W. Davis, CosNavBase, receives a certificate Division was the Naval Station, Guantanamo and a total of 133 in the Handicap Div- of honor on behalf of the officers and am of Guantanams Bay, Cuba, for 4% points in the Scratch Division Station retired the Scratch Division Championship trophy, distinguished achievement in the 1963 Red Cross Campaign. Making the pres-Iision. The Naval for the past three consecutive years. Standing, left entation is Miss Sue Sennott, local Red Cross Field Director. CertificatesIhaving won the award F. Arndt, EN1, E.S. McMackin, E41 were also presented to Captain G. C. Ball, Jr., C.O., NavSta, Drive Chair -I to right: CDR M.V. Cornetta, X.O. NavSta, J. Smithwick, INC. Kneeling, left to right: M. E. J. Lloyd, Pmblicity Chairman and George Tyler, JO1, Ass't Pub-3LCDR R.M. Averett, and A. men, LCDR F. and Mr(Bob Ma1ony, netted $1,100. in excess of the $2,500goal. Garrett, YN1, Jim Cooper, CS2, D. E. Rowan, ICl licity Chairman. The drive (R. W. Marshall, PH3) (D. R. Houchins, PH3) P . 0 Page Four THE GITMO REVIEW May, 12, 1963

by John Andren, JOSN President Kennedy has reminded the nation that we must be both alert and physically fit. The drive is on to "keep America strong---par- ticipate in sports." The William T. Sampson High School of Gitmo Bay is a fine example of this drive. Each sport- ing season, they send a strong contingent to participate in the Gitmo sporting arena. You name it; swimming, basketball, football, baseball, volleyball, track, tennis, and more are open to the young men and women of Gitmo's high school. With the opening of the school session comes intramural flag football, consisting of four teams. Because of lack of equipment the Pirates have been unable to participate in football com- mand league play, but have hopes of entering in the fall of '63. The 1962 basketball season's prospective ball team had a slight delay between practices-- "the evacuation". On the return of the depen- dents, and as soon as a team could be mustered, action began and the school round-ball team pla- ced third in the command league. In the first base-wide track and field meet of the '63 season, Del Heilman and Eric Robinson both took seconds. Del took two in the 50 and 100 yard dashes, and Eric copped his second in the discus throw. On Saturday, March 30, the base swimmers and divers went to the E.M. Swimming Pool. The commands sent their best. The High School did the same. Final tally showed MCB-7 on top. NAS "COME JOIN OUR HAPPY GROUP.", says the members of Guantanamo Bay's Toastmasters International was second followed closely by the High School. Club 92. The Club, which meets every Thursday, is now underway with a membership drive and wel- The Pirates took two first and three third pla comes all visitors* 4 (R. B. Perrymore, PH2) ces, also placing third in the -man relay. In tennis, Sampson emerged the overall win - nor of the base-wide civilian tennis tournament. TOASTMASTERS STRIVE FOR IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING In the last sporting event to be staged, the April 27th track and field meet, Sampson High School faired well, tying for fourth place According to the members of the Guantanamo Bay Toastmasters Club 92, "what this country needs with MCB-7. Bob Barnard, representing the Pir- Is more Toastmasters." They are currently underway with a membership drive to remedy this situat- ates, took first Dlace in the recently added e- ion, at least as far as this part of the world is concerned. vent--the pole vault, with a winning vault of 10 CDR Jim Allen, ComNavBase Staff, and Membership Chairman said this week, "We are looking feet. for the mature mind who is seeking to increase In the 100-yard dash, Del Heilman ran to a A Plaintive Cry. his self-confidence through improvement of his second place victory. The High School relay public speaking ability." Membership is open to team also placed second in the 800-yard relay, officers and male civilian employees who have with a clocked time of 1 minute, 44 and 9/10 WHAT CAN WE DO? "0" Club privileges. Meetings are held every seconds. Thursday noon. All base athletes can take a page from WHERE CAN WE GO? Every member, except those scheduled to make Sampson High's Sports Book--the one that begins speeches. has an opportunity for extemporaneous speaking during the business portion of the meet- with E--for effort. At a PTA meeting in Manassas Park, L. C. ing and through the regular program feature, Harris, Chief of Police of the Prince William "Table Topics," in which he County community distributed the speaks briefly on following "Open assigned topics Letter to a Teenager": of general interest. A Toast- master of the Day presides over the formal por- Always we hear the plaintive cry of SAMPSON HOLDS SPORTS BANQUET the tion of the program, which includes teen-agers: "What can we do? Where three or can we go?" four short speeches, The answer is.go home. all prepared in advance and based on principles set forth On Tuesday evening, May 7, the William T, Hang the storm windows, in the "Basic paint the woodwork. Training Manual." Sampson High School helda Sports Banauet at Mor- Rake the leaves. Mow the lawn. Shovel the walk. What can Toastmasters membership mean to in Center to honor all of the athletes at the Wash the car. Learn to cook. Scrub some floors. you? "There are many benefits derived," Mr. School. The "Block "S" schoolletter was given Repair the sink. Build a boat. Get a job. Ralph Kemp, club president stated. "Primarily, to some of the students, cheer-leading letters Help the minister, priest or rabbi, the it will aid you in mastering the art of effec- were presented to the basketball cheerleaders of Red Cross, the Salvation Army. Visit thesick. tive public speaking. It will help make you a the varsity basketball team, and trophies pres- Assist the poor. Study your lessons. And then poised, self-assured appearance before any aud- ented to the man and woman tennis champions of when you are through---and not tired---read a ience.prepare you for chairmanship and partic- the base, Louise Buchzik and Mario Pfisterer. book. ipation in all kinds of meetings.increase (Continued next column) Your parents your do not owe you entertainment. qualifications for business and civic recogni- Your village does not owe you recreation facili- tion.and generally improve your art of commun- ties. The world does not owe you a living. You ication with your fellow man," he added. owe it your time and energy and your talents so Organized here in 1951, the Toastmastera that no one will be at war or in poverty, or Club has long provided an enjoyable sick, or lonely again. fellowship and a forum for the stimulating exchange of In plain, simple words: Grow up; quit being ideas. a crybaby; get out of your dream world.start Mr. Herb McNeil, CoaNavBase Industrial Re- acting like a man or a lady. lationa Officer, is the only remaining active The Wall Sreet Journal reprinted Chief Charter Member. He recalled how the organiza- Harris' Letter under the heading "Notable & tion of this club was stimulated by RADM A. M. Quotable." --Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch. Bledsoe, then ComNavBase. Two well knownformer members are RADM Edward Metzger, one- time C.O. of the Naval Supply Depot, and Capt. B. 0. Roes- BANQUET (Cont'd) sler, now Carribean Area Public Works Officer. The athletes who received their "S" award Club officers now include: Mr. Kemp, Pres- were the members of the basketball, golf, tennis ident, Mr. J. Zell, Vice-President, CDR Jim Al- swimming, and the girls' softball team. Gold len, Vice-PresidentiMr. A.J. Sutton, Secretary, footballs were presented to the winning team LT K. B. Knox, Treasurer and Mr. W. G. Lewis, of the intramural football season. Mr. Pfister- Sergeant-at-Arms. er, Master of Ceremonies, introduced the speak- You, too, can be a Toastmaster. If you ers for the evening who included Mr. Murphy, don't believe it, just call CDR Allen at 8593. School Superintendent. Mrs. Buchnik, Girls' Phyk Ed teacher, Mr. Naylor, Boys' Phys Ed teacher, and Mr. Leslie West$ Principal, whose very fine talk was the highlight of the evening. The Girls Physical Education instructor out- STAMP lined plans for base competition next year for girls in softball, basketball, swimming, tennis and bowling, plus theregular after-achool Girls' Athletic Association which offers intramural TENNIS CHAMPIONS--Mr. Mario Pfisterer and Mrs. sports for all girls. Louise Buchzik, both teachers at the William The banquet aided parents in reaching a bet- T. Sampson School, winners ofthe men and womem' ter understanding of the purposes and princip- 1963 tennis championships.(R. B. Perrymore, P2) lee of the athletic programs of the school.