| VOL 1 | 24 May 1941 | NO. 1 |
Article Index
- Congratulations
- Joint Appeal
- A Night With the Navy
- The Singing Sailor
- A Navy Man At Heart
- Asiatic Observations
- I'm Glad
- Successful Dance By Colored Personnel
- Sailor's Memory
- Coincidence
- Do You Know
- What Our Presidents Have Said About The Navy
- The Law Of Oleron
CONGRATULATIONS
The following men have advanced one more rung up the ladder of success. To achieve these ratings, courses had to be completed, records kept clear, and application to duty constantly in mind. Rough liberties A.O.L., mast reports--all are out of the picture. Take heed, young men and follow the examples of:
| Duncan, B.F. | FC2c to FC1c |
| Breedlove, M. K. | FC2c to FC1c |
| Intscher, M. Jr. | F2c to F1c |
| Tolar, 3. S. | F2c to F1c |
| Dill F.E. | F2c to F1c |
| Davis, R.E. | F2c to F1c |
| Lindsey, A. | F2c to F1c |
| Walker, L. L. | F2c to F1c |
| Bertagna, D. F. | F2c to F1c |
| Capps, R.Y. Jr. | F2c to F1c |
| Auwaerter, E.A. Jr. | F2c to F1c |
| Richeson, B. K. | F2c to F1c |
| Smith, H.J. | F2c to F1c |
| Bell, B. | F2c to F1c |
| Shoun, W. R. | F2c to F1c |
| Lockwood, H. C. | F2c to F1c |
| Jansson, A. A. | F2c to F1c |
| McCormick, C.`P. | PhM3c to PhM2c |
| Teologo, P. | OS3c to OS2c |
| Tune, G. E. | SC3c to SC2c |
| Matz, M. A. | FC3c to FC2c |
| Adams, E. R. Jr. | Sea2c to Sea1c |
| Glover, W. W. | AMM3c to AMM2c |
| Roiz, A. F. | Sea1c to Y3c |
| Wheeless, J.E. | SM3c to SM2c |
| Short, J.M. | HA2c to HA1c |
| Austin, W.H. Jr. | Sea1c to SM3c |
| Gammage, J. K. | SM3c to SM2c |
| Brunner, E. C. | Sea1c to CM3c |
| Turner, H.A. | WT2c to WT1c |
| Hager, J.R. | F1c to WT2c |
| Wiswell, H.E. Jr. | F1c to WT2c |
| McDonald, G. L. | Msmth2c to Msmth1c |
| Szalack, L. A. | F2c to F1c |
| Bohnsack, H.A. | F2c to F1c |
| Loudani, A. A. | F1c to WT2c |
| Elder, K.L. | F2c to F1c |
| Marchant, W. E. | Sea1c to AOM3c |
| Stickles, R.B. | GM2c to GM1c |
| Stickney, C.T. | Sea1c to GM3c |
| Mudd, R.P. | GM3c to GM2c |
| Ball, W. Q. | Sea1c to GM3c |
| Peckingpaugh, P.E. | GM3c to GM2c |
| Shumate, B.C. | GM2c to GM1c |
| Getsinger, J. S. | Sea1c to GM3c |
| Irish, R. J. | CM2c to CM1c |
| Watts, A. L. | EM3c to EM2c |
| Rudiman, J, | Y3c to Y2c |
| Pizzo, J. | Sea1c to RM3c |
| June, A.W. | F2c to F1c |
| Gibbons, G.W. | EM3c to EM2c |
| Smith, D.A. | Sea1c to SF3c |
| Rankin, R. W. | Sea1c to SF3c |
| Horne, F.III. | Sea2c to CM3c |
| Swank, J.L. | F1c to Bmkr2c |
| Conrad, H.J. | Bug2c to Bug1c |
| Colton, H.C. | Sea1c to GM3c |
| Anderson,H. L. | Sea1c to Cox. |
| Aylor, W.H. | Sea1c to Cox. |
| Brummel, E.J. | Sea1c to Cox. |
| Clayton, K. | Sea1c to Cox. |
| Lowell, E.L. | Cox. to BM2c |
JOINT APPEAL
The Navy Relief Society and the American Red Cross are two organizations well worthwhile. Both are non-profit investments and both have as their immedaite objects the betterment of those with whom contact is made. One does not trespass on the others domain; yet each is the compliment of and completes the other.
During the past' few months, both the NAVY RELIEF and the RED CROSS have had much to do with the WASHINGTON personnel. Over one hundred shipmates aboard have benefitted through the cooperation of these societies their families as well as themselves. You, as an individual, may not have heard about this case or that--most problems that are solved are of a confidential nature. You, as an individual, may not have had the cause to utilize either agency. This year may tell a different story. A hospital bill to be paid, an emergency loan for transportation or household expense, a personal investigation to determine for you whether the one sick at home is in need of your presence or of your Financial assistance--these are but a scattered few of the many occasions when you may need help. Except for Navy Relief or the Red Cross, there is no one to whom you can appeal.
It is now our turn to help them. Voluntary contributions are their only source of income. Our donations should be looked upon as investments. It is possible that I will not have to call upon either society. It's an absolute certainty that some shipmate will have to elicite their service and help. It's going to feel pretty swell when I stop to realize the fact that my donation made it possible for the guy next to me to get squared away. And you can't convince me that he wouldn't do the same for me if I were in a jam.
The CinC realizes the heavy financial burdens placed upon the personnel of the Fleet; however, he does feel that the work performed by these organizations is so deserving as to warrant the whole hearted support of all, and urges each and everyone to give what he feels he is financially able to contribute.
Those who give $1.00 or more to this joint appeal will be considered as members of the American Red Cross and will receive membership cards and pins.
A NIGHT WITH THE NAVY
Last Tuesday night radios ashore and afloat were dialed to 560-station WFIL--and the program "A Night With the Navy" as broadcast from our main deck.
From all reports our performers were right up there and into the upper bracket of specialized talent. Those who tuned in may have enjoyed the program -- but those who took active part enjoyed every moment more than anyone else. The rehearsals were in the spirit of relaxation and constant good-natured humorous heckling.
Now that the ball has started rolling,-we look forward to many more pleasant evenings with Bandmaster John Kooni and his sterling ship's band and orchestra; with the Cougar Hillbillies whose fame has begun to spread far and wide; with The Davis Duo whose close harmony is the envy of all; with E.R. Adams and his magic violin; with Ralph (Slim) Porter and his trained taps --to say nothing of his incomparable southern drawl; with R.L. Haynes dressed in the comic characters he so well imitates; and with more interesting interviews with Chief Commissary Steward Newton and his startling facts and figures.
From all hands to these swell entertainers and fine shipmates -- many thanks for a grand show!
"Do you think a seaman's wife should work for a living?"
"Sure. I don't see why she should go hungry just because she is married."
THE SINGING SAILOR
In the days when American sailing ships plowed the seas, it was the custom of their sailors to enliven both their work and their leisure time with song. The songs they used were not, generally speaking, those current and popular ashore 
at the same period, but were traditional compositions of unknown date and authorship, growing as all folk-song does out of the deeds and experiences of men. These songs of the sea have in every line of their verse and bar ( E their music the distinctive flavor of seafaring. They are of equal interest to students of folk-lore and to those who love the memory of old days spent on the blue water.
The songs which were used as an aid to sea-labor were called "chanties." Their form varied according to the process for which they were employed, but in all but a few instances they consisted of short solo passages, each followed by the chorus. In the short-drag and halliard chanties, used in pulling and hoisting by hand, the stanza was generally made up of two solo lines, each followed by a chorus, the second stanza varying slightly from the first. In the capstan chanties, used when operating a mechanical aid to weighing the anchor or other heavy hoisting, the verse structure was generally more elaborate; there might be one or two short choruses, followed by a long one which completed the stanza.
In the old days when ships carried large crews, there was sometimes an instrumental accompaniment from a fiddle or accordian, played by one of the crew; but in later years, every hand was needed, and the chanties were unaccompanied. The singers carried the air together, and there was seldom any attempt at part-singing or harmonization. In front of the main entrance of Bancroft Hall, U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., is located the bust of Tecumseh, once the figurehead of the old U. S. S. Delaware and it has long been known as the "God of 2.5". Midshipmen going to examinations or to Academy games pay reverence to "ecumseh by left hand salutes or by throwing pennies at him hoping to gain his favor so that they might obtain at least 2.5 on their examinations, or that victory will come to their team.
He: "I don't see why I had to have such big ears."
She: "Well, they say nature never makes a mistake."
A NAVY MAN AT HEART
A clerk applied for a job-and stated he was worth a salary of $2500.00 per year. The proprieter told him he wasn't worth it. Said the boss:
"There are 365 days in a year.
- You sleep 8 hours a day (i.e. 1/3 of a day) ---------- 122
- Days left ---------- 243
- You rest 8 hours a day ---------- 122
- Days left ---------- 121
- There are 52 Sundays a year ---------- 52
- Days left ---------- 69
- You have l/2 day on Saturday ---------- 26
- Days left ---------- 43
- You have 11/2 hours for lunch ---------- 28
- Days left ---------- 15
- You have 2 weeks vacation ---------- 14
- Days left ---------- 1
- This is July 4th-and we close so you do not work at all.
Beach Peach: "It must have taken a lot of courage to rescue me the way you did."
Sailor: "You bet it did. I had to knock down three other sailors who wanted to do it."
ASIATIC OBSERVATIONS
First Six Months First Year Second Year Last Six Months |
I'M GLAD |
Believe It, Or Not
You are the only girl I ever kissed.
SUCCESSFUL DANCE BY COLORED PERSONNEL
Last Friday night proved to be a gala one for the Colored Personnel of the Washington when they held their semi-formal dance in town.
With tasteful decorations, thirst-quenching refreshments, and an orchestra that forbid feet keeping quiet, the party was most thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. The varied blends of well chosen tones of the gals' evening gowns added no small measure to the picture.
The Committee, consisting of MATT1/c Debnan, MATT2/c Battle,, MATT2/c Stewart and MATT3/c Bates are to be heartily congratulated. In so far as our Colored Personnel were not organized at the time of the ships Pre-Commissioning Ball - all hands feel that the score is now even and we're almost ready to start all over again!
SAILOR'S MEMORY The poets sing of the brutal sea, Of driving storms and broken ships. While these I've seen on some of my trips That's not the set that belongs to me. The only scenes I remember now; Are of calm waters sliding by the bow. Of moonlit water and sunny shore;, Those are my memories - forevermore. |
COINCIDENCE
Pfc. Ollie McGraw, USMC, arrived aboard with our Marine Detachment on commissioning date. Letters from home related that his kid brother had joined the Navy and was in boot camp.
One day last week while ambling aft, he spied a face startling familiar. Upon closer approach -- there was no doubt. "H'ya, Ollie!"--"H'ya, Dick!" And so it happened unbeknown to each other--the brothers McGraw Ollie and Richard, shipmates aboard the Washington!
A little kissing |
DO YOU KNOW....
----The son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Judd of Honolulu is named Kananinoheaokuuhomeeopuukaimanaalohilohinokeaweaweulanakaokalano, which is good Hawaiian for "The beautiful aroma of my home sparkling diamond hill is carried to the eyes of heaven."
----Only one out of approximately one hundred and fifty persons live long enough to die of old age.
----In spite of all the jokes about the giraffe's long neck, it contains no more vertebrae than does the neck of man.
----The dollar bill passes so rapidly from hand to hand that it is completely worn out in about eight or nine months. The five dollar bill lasts a year, the ten dollar bill approximately a year and a half, while the ten thousand dollar bill lasts so long that it is difficult to estimate the length of its life.
----Nothing is so firmly believed as what we least know.
----In proportion to its weight, the average goat gives twice as much milk as a cow.
----The average person of seventy years has spent twenty-three years sleeping, thirteen years talking and six years eating. Of course this does not include the average woman's talk.
----A professor from the University of Chicago has figured it out that it takes sixty-seven muscles to frown while it requires only twelve to grin.
WHAT OUR PRESIDENTS
HAVE SAID ABOUT
THE NAVY
President Washington
"To secure self-respect to a neutral flag requires a naval force organized and ready to vindicate it from insult or aggression. This may even prevent the necessity of going to war".
President Monroe
"Two great objects are therefore to be regarded in the establishment of an adequate naval force: The first to prevent war so far as it may be practicable; the second to diminish its calamities when it may be inevitable. No government will be disposed to violate our rights if it knows we have the means and are prepared and resolved to defend them".
President Cleveland
"All must admit the importance of an effective Navy to a nation like ours. The nation that cannot resist aggression is constantly exposed to it".
President Theodore Roosevelt
"The American people must either build and maintain an adequate Navy or-else make up their minds definitely to accept a secondary position in international affairs, not merely in political, but in commercial matters".
President Coolidge
Our American Navy has always been much more than an arm of wartime defense. All the money that has ever been spent on the Navy has returned to the community several times over in direct stimulus to industrial developement".
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
"From the very beginning of our national life, the Navy has always been, and justly deserves to be an object of special pride to the American people. The Navy is not only the first line of defense, but it is the most important line of defense".
WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID
"He who commands the sea has command of everything".
---------Cicero.
"The most advanced nations are always those who navigate the best".
----------Emerson.
"No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail with the chance of being drowned". ----------Sameul Johnson.
The following is a section of laws which were adopted to govern the British Navy by Richard I of England:
"Know all men that we, with the aid of upright counsels have laid down these ordinances.
"Whoever shall commit murder aboard ship shall be tied to the corpse and thrown into the sea.
"If a murder be committed on land, the murderer shall be tied to the corpse and buried alive.
"If any man be convicted of crawing a knife for the purpose of stabbing another, or shall have stabbed another so that the blood shall flow, he shall lose a hand.
"If a man strike another with his hand, he shall be ducked three times in the sea.
"If any man defame, villify, or swear at his fellow, he shall pay him as many ounces of silver as times he has reviled him.
"If a robber be convicted of theft, boiling pitch shall be poured over his head and a shower of feathers be shaken over to mark him, and he shall be cast ashore at the first land at which the Fleet shall touch.
"If any man within a ship had slept upon his watch four times and so proved, this be his punishment: The first time he shall be headed at the mainmast with a bucket of water poured upon his head. The second time he shall be armed, his hands held by a rope and two buckets of water poured into his sleeves. The third time he shall be bound to the mainmast with gun chambers tied to his arms and with as much pain to his body as the Captain will permit,
"The fourth and last punishment being as we would say nowadays, a cumulation of offences," it is enacted that being taken asleep he shall be hanged to the bow-sprit end of the ship in a basket, with a can of beer, a loaf of bread, and a sharp knife, and if he choose he may hang there until he starve or he may cut himself into the sea."
