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Show Page 2 THE The Seagull \Y Saturday, February 5, 1944 ‘USO Observes SATURDAY, FEBRUARY5, 1944 Published every other Saturday for the personnel of the Naval Supply Depot at Clearfield, Utah. EDITOR GWEN HUNSAKER Extension 69 PHOTOGRAPHERS Kenneth Woodruff Jimmie Cagle Sp (P) 2/c * SEAGULL EDITORIAL SUPERVISOR, Lieutenant Harry J. Jordan 3 Address all communications to Office of Public Relations, Naval Supply Depot, Clearfield, Utah. It is requested that any of the material herein be reprinted only with the express permission of the Navy Department. All photographs, unless otherwise credited, are official Navy pictures. “Penny Packin’ Patriots” Wethink everyone should see the motion pictures that have been released on the Battle of Tawara. There is one particular breed of individual that should see these pictures by all means and for purposeofillustrations we refer to them as “Penny Packin’ Patriots” — because they’re doing a lot of money transacting and at the same time con- NSD Valentine Anniversary | This Week-end USO, a member of the National War Fund, is observing its third anniversary February 4-6 with a nation-wide open house. It now has nearly 3,000 clubs and services in this hemisphere, including more than a thousand ‘‘hometown USO’s’’ conducted by local communities in affiliation with the national organization. Within three brief years this great national organization has established itself as the guardian of the off-duty welfare and recreation of the men and women in our armed forces, and has set a shining example of inter-faith cooperation in a wartorn world. Three years ago six agencies of repute in the religious and recreational fields—the YMCA, the National Catholic Community Service, the Salvation Army, tributing d little to the war effort financially. the YWCA, the Jewish Welfare It’s almost unbelieveable, but ‘it’s reputed to be true, that Board and the National Travel- ers Aid Association — set out upon an uncharted voyage. To bring together in one organization representatives of the three great faiths, people of all races and every creed and color, for a joint service — this was the experiment in democracy which they undertook in creating USO. Today USO, standing for It is apparent that individuals following such a contemp- United Service Organizations, tible practice are merely putting up a false front; contributing has a place in the heart of nothing to the war effort financially; actually adding to the every American who has a son cost and burden of the war by causing extra and unnecessary or daughter in uniform. It is a symbol of the love with which paper workincidental to the handling of their ‘bond purchases.” the American people stand be- theré are SOME War Bond purchasers who go through the following routine: (a) They sign up for a substantial payroll deduction or make frequent purchases of cash bonds. (b) Two monthsafter purchasing bonds (the earliest possible moment) they turn them back in for cash. (c) They use the proceeds to purchase new bonds, or in cases where the original purchase was by pay-roll deduction, they use the money for other purposes. Wedefy anyone guilty of this subterfuge to witness a showing of the Tawara pictures and come away with a clear conscience. : More than 1000 splendid American men went through the jaws of Hell to help capture that Pacific atoll at the cost of their lives. Is an interest bearing LOANtoo great a “sacrifice” to expect from EVERY American whose comforts and conveniences are being kept inviolate by those GIVING their lives on distant battle fronts? The Navy Department has announced that the next cash sale drive will be the annual Independence Dayevent, featured during week of the anniversary of the Nation’s independence. Meanwhile it is time for all hands to give consideration to their allotments. Any who have not yet signed up for pur- chase of bonds by allotment or payroll deduction, should take : immediate steps to make this handy arrangement with the War Bond Office in Administration building. —Submitted by the War Bond Officer Importance of Civilian Personnel Since the new plastic emblem has broughtto the attention of the American people the importance of the civilian employes of the Navy, we should also like to quote the following words of Frank Knox, secretary of the Navy, concerning the value of the civilian personnel. “To the American public, the Navy meansships and planes at sea manned byofficers and men in uniform. Through com- muniques, the public learns of decisive actions such as Savo Island and Midway. Behind the officers and men of the fleet, men of the fleet, and thus have uncommoninterest in what they do and in its relationship to their loved ones, to their safe and victorious return. “Enormous growth of shore activities to their full wartime roll has engendered manydifficulties of labor supply, training, teur dramatics. Anyhow there she is, boys, your NSD valentine. What about it—wanna play post office? 5| month, Ortan classes and infinite small serv- Stew.’’ ices, its sheer friendliness, is more than a symbol. It is ‘“‘a home away from home’ to which they can go in their lei- good tips: 1. Adjust speed to conditions. 2. Slow down well in advance of intersections and curves. 3. Follow other greater distances. vehicles Give at your- and ice. 5. Signal for stops and turns built and maintained, and proud of the exemplification of de- in plenty of time. mocracy by these civilians, who in contrast with the slave 6. Apply brakes lightly and labor of our enemies, are building and maintaining a Navy intermittently on slippery roads. destined for victory because free men and womenhaveputtheir hearts into our equipment, ships and planes.” CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF THE “GOOD ATTENDANCE” BOND. LET’S ALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS HONOR NEXT MONTH. 7. Remember that braking distances on snow and ice are four to eleven times as great as on dry pavement, and wet ice at near-thawing temperatures is twice as slippery as dry ice near zero. “Jackrabbit Put plenty of water in F—is for the Future of ourselves and offspring. O—is for Orphans left by the war’s sting. U—is for Unions of which many are broke. Dear Editor, R—is for Rations that cause hotSeeing the amount of waste heads to smoke. paper collected during the day T—is for Traitors that help sabI asked a janitress what was otage. being done with it and when she H—is for Hitler, the Devil’s own told me; it was being burned I spawn, that all good people was, to say the least, amazed. would like to dislodge. Considering the pressing need for scrap paper I cannot under- W—is for Women that help in all kinds of work. stand why the Naval Supply Depot does not put forth some ex- A—is for Army, the gang that tra effort to see that ‘“‘the ton will never shirk. of paper burned a day’’ is not R—is for Russia, a nation that’s put to more patriotic use. strong and will help lick Germany no matter how If all the employes feel as 1 Jong. do about their part in the war effort, I’m sure they would be willing to separate the usable B—is for Bonds we all have to buy. waste paper in order that it O—is for Option on freedom might go to war. priced high. Sincerely, N—is for Nations united with us. “Why ?”’ D—is for Downfall of the Axis with the least fuss. self plenty of room—much more Lost and Found than you think you need. FOUND black fountain pen. 4. Put on tire chains when supervision, and related problems of expansion. Despite these FOUND black billfold. difficulties, the Navy afloat and ashore is proud ofits civilian roads are slippery with snow employes and their production record, proud of their deep interest in the fleet, proud of their love for the ships they have is the Bunny Another of our willing cooks has the idea that there isn’t a thing good to eat unless it has been dropped on the floor once or twice during the process of preparing and serving. Now a member agency of the National War Fund, USO is no longer an experiment; it is an achievement in democracy. WINTER CHECK YOUR SAFETY however, Special pot. Put in brick. Put in Jackrabbit. Boil four hours. Remove Jackrabbit. Eat brick. sure hours. and the Western hemisphere. It serves the fighting forces and in certain areas the war production workers behind the lines. It aids the wives and families of men in uniform, the lonely and the weary and the hard pressed. The American people made it, and the voice of America speaks through the USO. By IZATT Due to the growing numberof now have a very good collection of famous recipes. The one that takes the prize for this uniform, USO, with its dances: and parties, its games and With close to 3,000 clubs and services it covers the country Smoke Eaters cooks in the fire department, we But to the man and woman in Every essential driver should check all equipment needed for comparatively anonymous men and women not in uniform, safe winter driving, such as but in the working clothes of civilian employes of Naval Shore heater, defroster, windshield Activities. Without these people, recent victories and ultimate wipers, anti-freeze and have a mastery over the enemy would notbepossible. snow shovel and anti-skid chains “These civilians build and repair the ships, planes, and at all times. Here are a few interest in their work. Many older workers are ex-Navy. Many are wives, brothers, fathers, sisters, mothers or sweethearts of NSD Pin-Up. She’s Miss Kathryn Reid of Salt Lake City who has been brightening up the Advance Base section for the past month and one day. Before January 4, she did her bit to help the wareffort at Remington Arms and prior to that she was a beauty operator. Dancing and horseback riding top her list of hobbies and she confesses a well-developed interest in ama- hind their armed forces. behind the ships and planes in action at sea, however, are equipment of the Navy. Most of them have a deep personal A welcome valentine at anybody’s mail call is this week’s D—is for Dollar the yard stick for money. R—is for Reserve. When this is over we won’t have any FOUND two keys with a sterling silver anchor on the key I—is for Interest which all war bonds pay. chain. V—is for Victory we welcome FOUNDgirl’s wool jacket. If the girl who some time ago any day. called for a compact bearing a E—is for Enemy the Axis in U. S. Navy insignia will return force. to Security office she may now We must clean them up from obtain this article. every source. SO BUY WAR BONDS WITH YOUR LAST DOLLAR She: Say something soft and AND ENJOY HEARING THE sweet to me, dear. AXIS HOLLER! He: Custard pie. Ky, |