* * * * * * Depot Employees Pay Tribute To Captain Rook Honoring Captain E. C. Rook in con­ States Navy, including four years as about to be called upon to play a signifi­ nection with his impending detachment Commanding Officer of U. S. Naval cant part in the Korean emergency. as Depot Commanding Officer and his Ammunition Depot, Crane, you are Vision and decisive action were essenti~. retirement from the Navy, civilian em­ about to lay aside your uniform and Wisely foreseeing the needs to come, you ployees of the station joined in paying retire to civilian life. For you and for immediately began a program of thor­ tribute to him at a luncheon held Mon­ us, your associates, this is a moment ough rehabilitation and expansion. Un­ day, June 21, at the Commissioned Of­ of mixed emotions, affording you deep der your vigorous leadership, the Depot ficers' Mess. Over 100 representatives satisfaction in bringing a distinguished more than met its heavy obligations, re­ from all Depot departments attended. career to a successful close, but temper­ ceiving official commendations for its Mrs. E. C. Rook was special guest. ing that satisfaction with a measure of outstanding performance. Thus, in the Bernard E. Gallagher, Civilian In­ regret that former ties and familiar very first days of your command, you dustrial Relations Director, acted as associations will be terminated. It is set us examples and established goals, master of ceremonies, making opening our hope that a lifetime rich in accomp­ making their achievement possible by remarks, and introducing departmental lishments and friendships will be for thoughtful planning and determined, in­ representatives who had been designated you a source of inner reward and telligent effort. One of your earliest to give brief farewell messages to Cap­ strength today and in the years to come . mottos was "There is no substitute for tain Rook. CDR A. J. Ela, Acting We hope, further, that you regard thinking." Characteristically assuming Executive Officer, spoke for the Depot your achievements at NAD Crane as the initiative, working with the best as a whole. Sherman Miller spoke for truly climaxing those of your long Naval ideas available, you anticipated problems AFG E ; Johnnie Jackson, Employee career. You assumed command here at before they assumed more than minor Council Group; Samuel M. Morgan, a critical period in our history. NAD proportions. As an effective executive Ordnance; Vernon E. Ralston, Public Crane, depleted by post-war reductions and administrator, you chiefly concern- Works; Raymond Jackson, Security; Ned in force and curtailment of funds, was ( Continued on Page 2) Moore, Inspection; J. Warren Byers, Fiscal; Thessel Ludlow, Supply; Roy McPike, Medical; and Eli Baumgarner, DR. STEPHEN H. BOWEN TO PRACTICE IN CRANE VILLAGE Safety. Chrales Caress, Employee Relations Supervisor, presented the retiring Com­ manding Officer with a blue leather­ bound autograph book with the Captain's name and years of command at NAD Crane stamped in gold on the cover and containing the signatures of nearly all Depot personnel. Only those few on leave were unable to sign. A further memento to Captain Rook from Crane employees consisted of a printed parch­ ment scroll, lettered in blue and gold, expressing the combined tribute of the Depot. Donald E . Voelker, Administra­ tive Assistant, read the message to Captain Rook and presented the scroll, bound to match the autograph book. The tribute is quoted herewith in full: A TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN E. C. ROOK, U. S. NA VY Pictured above is Dr. Stephen H. Bowen being officially greeted by Captain FROM Rook while Mark Trout, left, Crane Village Housing Manager, and Mr. Arthur THE EMPLOYEES OF U. S .• NAVAL Davis, right, Mayor of the Village, look on with apparent satisfaction. AMMUNITION DEPOT, CRANE Dr. Bowen, an obstetrics specialist, is a graduate of the University of Louisville ON THE OCCASION OF YOUR School of Medicine and has been engaged in private practice in Norton, Virginia, RELINQUISHMENT OF THE where he served on the staff of three hospitals, prior to coming here. Originally COMMAND OF THIS STATION from Whitesburg, Kentucky, Dr. Bowen served his interneship at the St. Elizabeth AND YOUR RETIREMENT FROM Hospital, Covington, Kentucky. He is a member of the local medical societies, THE NA VAL SERVICE Masons, and a former member of the Lions Club. 30 JUNE 1954 Mrs. Bowen is a registered nurse and served the Norton General Hospital, After thirty-four years of service to Virginia, iu Chief Nurse Anaesthetist. Dr. and Mrs. Bowen and 7 year old son your country as an officer in the United are making their home in Crane Village North. D731_887_1954-06-25 payday rolls around, you know that something is being set aside for you­ EVERY SUNDAY and it's a date you never have to miss. You can afford to save! Everyone can afford to save through Published bi-weekly at the U. S. Naval U. S. Defense Bonds- safe, sure auto­ Ammunition Depot, Crane,. Indiana, from ap­ propriated funds and printed commercially at the matic! Editorial SB Features Stone City Press, Bedford, Indiana, in compliance with NavExos P-35, Rev. November, 1945. Armed Forces Press Service (AFPS) material appearing in this publication may not be reprinted without the written permission of Armed Forces Press ~ervice. COMMANDING OFFICER Captain E. C. Rook, USN EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Acting) CDR A. J. Ela, USN COMMANDING OFFICER Depot Chapel Marine Barracks Mal. R. L. Luckel, USMC Catholic _____________ 9:00 a.'m. EDITOR Otto A. Moore Holy Days ___________ 6:30 a.m. ASSISTANT EDITOR Eva Mae Ellis Confession before Mass , PHOTOGRAPHER, Heilman Sim• Protestant __________ 11:00 a.m. DEPOT TELEPHONE 2391 6-25-54-4200 YOU CAN AFFORD IT! ~u J\p-fn·uiatiou More and more these days we hear The family of Mrs. Laura Martindale people talking about what they can acknowledges with grateful apprecia­ "afford." In street cars and busses, in tion the kind expression of sympathy grocery stores, in offices and factories, shown by Depot employees. men and women spend considerable time each day talking about the things which Captain E. C. Rook and Major R. L. they expect their money to buy for them. LUCAS ANGERER SUCCUMBS Lucke! caught passing the time of day .Food, shelter, clothing, medical bills, IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLA . in front of the statue o f Commodore are .all part of what a paycheck must William Montgomery Crane. From the Lucas Angerer, former Depot em­ .provide. They are the things which expression on their faces both seem to ployee from 1942-49, passed away re­ ·all of us can "afford.'' Sometimes we be well pleased with the status quo. cently at MacDill AFB hospital in Tam­ feel that, after these things have been Photo courtesy Cpl. Sneddon, USMC, pa, Florida. attended to, there isn't very much left LEATHERNECK M. Mr. Angerer was born in Brooklyn, for something else upon which so very New York, and was a chief petty officer much depends- saving for the future. in the Navy during World War I. He had That is why it is so important to save MILITARY NOTES been residing at 3976 74th Avenue N., before you have either the time or temp­ BUPERS INSTRUCTION 1300.15A­ St. Petersburg, Florida, since he left tation to spend a single dollar of your Length of tours of overseas service. the Depot as Ordnance-Leadingman in salary. That's the best time to save­ 9ND NOTICE 6000- 11 May 1954- 1949. and the best place to do it is right here Medical Service for Dependents of Naval where you work, through the convenient, Military Personnel, Ninth Naval District. systematic, Payroll Savings Plan in 9NAD NOTICE 1700- 6 May 1954- EMPLOYEES PAY TRIBUTE operation in your own plant. Fifth Inter-Service Photography Con­ (Continued from Page 1) You can afford to save! You can test. afford to save the easy way - through BUPERS INSTRUCTION 1120.20- ed yourself with the· broad fundamentals regular purchase of U. S. Defense Bonds Selection of enlisted personnel of the of your command, at the same time saved through automatic Payroll Sav­ Navy and Marine Corps for assignment showing a grasp of detail impressive in ings. When you put aside a small part to flight training as Naval Aviation one having your many and weighty re­ of your current income in this way, you Cadets USNR-R. sponsibilities. You will leave NAD are building steadily towards a secure SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1801.1- Crane not only materially expanded, and stable future, not only for yourself, Voluntary retirement; policy concerning. strengthened, and improved but also but for all your family as well. You BUPERS NOTICE 1426-18 May stimulated in ideas and renewed in com­ are doing all you can now, in your pro­ 1954- Selection of applicants for per­ petent personnel. Your keynotes of ductive years, to take care of your old manent appointment to the grade of tidiness, system, and efficiency are age, to plan ahead for your children's ensign, U. S. Navy, for Limited Duty exemplified throughout the Depot, and education, to put aside that "little some­ Only (LDO); announcement of. leave a challenging precedent for suc­ t~!ng" which can be so mighty comfort­ ALNA V 18. SECNA VINST 1030- ceeding commands. ing to have on hand when an emergency Instructions relative to refund of Reen We are proud to have been your as­ st:i;ikes. You are making it possible for Bonus. sociates during these past four years, yi{qrself, some day, to own a home or a BUPERS NOTICE 1400- 8 April and hope that we have contributed, each business, or to spend some time just 1954-- Fiscal year 1954 Naval Reserve in our own degree, to your realization loafing.