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THE BOWSPRIT DECEMBER 16, 1944 Palm Beach," Florida Vol. 2, No. 2 SPAR BIRTHDAY" THANKSGIVING CADETS GRADUATE Forty-one cadets received reserve commissions as Ensigns in the United States Coast Guard at appropriate ceremonies 5 December here. Distinguished visitors on the station who took part in the commissioning services were Rear-Admiral Walter S. Anderson, USN, Commander of the 7th Naval District; Rear-Admiral Lloyd T. Chalker, Assistant Commandant of the United States Coast Guard; Col. Bayard Johnson, Commander Caribbean Wing A.T.C.; Captain J. E. Whitbeck, DCGO 7th Naval District. The graduation exercises followed a review of the cadets held in the patio at 1000. -*f The principal address on the program was delivered by Admiral Chalker who charged the class to maintain the high standards set by other SPAR pay and supply officers. The delightful wit of Admiral An* derson was revealed in a brief congratulatory speech. Lt. Chaiken, officer in charge of the Pay and Supply School, praised the class as being particularly cooperative in making an earnest effort to master a "stiff" course. Captain W. W. Kenner presided. Musical selections by the station band and HA2c Shirley Plaice were A buffet luncheon was served in the wardroom at noon in honor of the visiting dignitaries and the graduating class. A reception was held at the Sun and Surf Club and 1700. These new Ensigns complete the SPAR officer quota under present plans. Rose Zilka, last to receive her commission at these ceremonies is the 921st SPAR so cotfunissioned. Of these, 106 have received their com missions on this station. OVERSEAS SERVICE FOR SPARS Captain Dorothy C. Stratton, National Director of SPARs, has returned from Hawaii, where she has been investigating housing facilities for women reservists soon to be assigned there. SPARs under the "petticoat Navy'' bill will go on duty in Honolulu and Ketchikan, Alaska. It is estimated that between 100 and 200 members of the Coast Guard Reserve will receive such assignments to Honolulu and it is expected that they will arrive sometime during January. In Alaska, where housing facilities are not yet available, billets will be open to about 300 SPARs. Duty overseas may be expected to last at least 18 months. Qualifier (Continued on Page Eight) 23 November 1944 was cause for double celebration. It was the Second Anniversary of the organization of the U. S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve as well as Thanksgiving Day. In accordance with Miss Stratton's anniversary message to SPARs, the day was observed with SPARs remaining "on the job" carrying on "business as usual." The Regimental Review was held at Poinciana Drill Field and troops were reviewed by Colonel Richard T. Kight, Commanding Officer, Morrison Field. As the SPARs round out their second year of service they bring to a culmination the program undertaken on 23 November 1942. The goal of 10,000 enlisted women and 1,000 officers is almost reached. Now SPARs are doing the equivalent of 76 civilian jobs and hold 26 specialty ratings. After Regimental Review Thanksgiving Dinner was served to all personnel and their immediate families. At 6:00 a movie was shown in the Library and at 8:30 a Ship's Birthday Dance was held in the patio. The party was climaxed with Captain Kenner cutting the Birthday Cake with his sword. SPAR BAND PERFORMS IN MIAMI On Friday the 24th of November, the station band left to play at the Orange Bowl Football game. The band marched onto the field at the half, followed by the SPAR drill team from Miami, and a company of the SPARs stationed in Miami. The Auburn vs. Miami game was held at the famous Florida Orange Bowl on Friday evening, so the band members stayed in Miami overnight, and returned on Saturday. Most of the band stayed in the SPAR barracks there, and paid for the hospitality they received by playing a short concert before chow Friday. The performance by the SPARs at the half was part of the second birthday celebration. Several SPAR officers from our station were there to see the band perform and to watch an exciting game.
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Full-text transcript | THE BOWSPRIT DECEMBER 16, 1944 Palm Beach," Florida Vol. 2, No. 2 SPAR BIRTHDAY" THANKSGIVING CADETS GRADUATE Forty-one cadets received reserve commissions as Ensigns in the United States Coast Guard at appropriate ceremonies 5 December here. Distinguished visitors on the station who took part in the commissioning services were Rear-Admiral Walter S. Anderson, USN, Commander of the 7th Naval District; Rear-Admiral Lloyd T. Chalker, Assistant Commandant of the United States Coast Guard; Col. Bayard Johnson, Commander Caribbean Wing A.T.C.; Captain J. E. Whitbeck, DCGO 7th Naval District. The graduation exercises followed a review of the cadets held in the patio at 1000. -*f The principal address on the program was delivered by Admiral Chalker who charged the class to maintain the high standards set by other SPAR pay and supply officers. The delightful wit of Admiral An* derson was revealed in a brief congratulatory speech. Lt. Chaiken, officer in charge of the Pay and Supply School, praised the class as being particularly cooperative in making an earnest effort to master a "stiff" course. Captain W. W. Kenner presided. Musical selections by the station band and HA2c Shirley Plaice were A buffet luncheon was served in the wardroom at noon in honor of the visiting dignitaries and the graduating class. A reception was held at the Sun and Surf Club and 1700. These new Ensigns complete the SPAR officer quota under present plans. Rose Zilka, last to receive her commission at these ceremonies is the 921st SPAR so cotfunissioned. Of these, 106 have received their com missions on this station. OVERSEAS SERVICE FOR SPARS Captain Dorothy C. Stratton, National Director of SPARs, has returned from Hawaii, where she has been investigating housing facilities for women reservists soon to be assigned there. SPARs under the "petticoat Navy'' bill will go on duty in Honolulu and Ketchikan, Alaska. It is estimated that between 100 and 200 members of the Coast Guard Reserve will receive such assignments to Honolulu and it is expected that they will arrive sometime during January. In Alaska, where housing facilities are not yet available, billets will be open to about 300 SPARs. Duty overseas may be expected to last at least 18 months. Qualifier (Continued on Page Eight) 23 November 1944 was cause for double celebration. It was the Second Anniversary of the organization of the U. S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve as well as Thanksgiving Day. In accordance with Miss Stratton's anniversary message to SPARs, the day was observed with SPARs remaining "on the job" carrying on "business as usual." The Regimental Review was held at Poinciana Drill Field and troops were reviewed by Colonel Richard T. Kight, Commanding Officer, Morrison Field. As the SPARs round out their second year of service they bring to a culmination the program undertaken on 23 November 1942. The goal of 10,000 enlisted women and 1,000 officers is almost reached. Now SPARs are doing the equivalent of 76 civilian jobs and hold 26 specialty ratings. After Regimental Review Thanksgiving Dinner was served to all personnel and their immediate families. At 6:00 a movie was shown in the Library and at 8:30 a Ship's Birthday Dance was held in the patio. The party was climaxed with Captain Kenner cutting the Birthday Cake with his sword. SPAR BAND PERFORMS IN MIAMI On Friday the 24th of November, the station band left to play at the Orange Bowl Football game. The band marched onto the field at the half, followed by the SPAR drill team from Miami, and a company of the SPARs stationed in Miami. The Auburn vs. Miami game was held at the famous Florida Orange Bowl on Friday evening, so the band members stayed in Miami overnight, and returned on Saturday. Most of the band stayed in the SPAR barracks there, and paid for the hospitality they received by playing a short concert before chow Friday. The performance by the SPARs at the half was part of the second birthday celebration. Several SPAR officers from our station were there to see the band perform and to watch an exciting game. |