The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 4, No. 37, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 24, 1933 Page: 3 of 4
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FIRST DIVISION NOTES
DEAR SIS:
The chipping and hammering contin-
ues unabated. The hull of the ship is
pretty well cleared of the paint work but
now a redoubled force is at work on the
interior . All day long, from eight to four,
e bulkheads vibrate with the clatter of
air hammers. We wade through a carpet
of paint dust and climb over a network of
lines getting from one compartment to
another.
To replace the paint that has been chip-
ped, the ship is being painted with a coat-
ing of aluminum paint, which gives her
the appearance of a great silver ship.
That will soon be covered with the usual
battleship grey and she will look more
like herself.
It looks like our sightseeing party to
Mt. Rainier will have to be posponed be-
cause not enough men have signed up for
it. This was the short pay-day however,
so I expect that after next pay-day there
will be a larger group who will have the
money. I don't want to miss it this year,
>r some of my shipmates who went last
ear have been telling me what a good
time they had.
I hear that the weekly ship's dances will
soon start and that is good news to me.
All the men have been hoping to enjoy
these affairs while up here and now is the
chance.
Our indoor baseball league is proving to
be a great success. The ball fields a-
round here are filled every night with the
would-be baseball players and we have a
great time.
I just heard the old familiar strains of
"Liberty Call", so here goes until next
week.
Love to all at home,
BUDDY.
Agnes: "You say that Jack has been
hobnobbing with royalty while on his for-
eign cruise?"
Mary: "Yes. He said in his last letter
that he attended the Summary Court."Several more of our shipmates were
transferred to the Naval Hospital for
treatment during the past week.
Brown, K. W. SC3c
McGinnis, J. L. S2c
Hughes, B. D. S2c
Heim, L. R. BKr3c
Morris, D, E. Cox
Bryant, J. W. S2c
We now have about thirty-three men in
the hospital. If you have some time free
go up there and visit your shipmates.
They will be glad to see you and your visit
will help to cheer them up.
Webster, W. L. W. CRM, was trans-
ferred to the U. S. S. California for duty.
Raines, 0. J. MM2c, was transferred to
the U. S. S. Eagle No. 58 for duty.
Wolfe, H. W. S2c reported on board
from the U. S. S. Relief during the past
week.
Bompart, 0. B. CSK returned on board
after spending several weeks under treat-
ment at the Naval Hospital.
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Several new shipmates reported on
board from the Naval Training Station
Great Lakes. They arrived at a wrong
time to get a good impression of the Texas
but we hope that they will soon get set-
tled and enjoy a happy cruise on board.Brooks, H. R.
Firlit,L. W.
Harrison, D. J. P.
Sinclair, L. E.
Feldman, R. M.
Gettemy, H. G.
Coats, R. S.
Eaton, H.
Lapica, M. C.
Randle, A. B. Jr.
Griffith, W. H.
Gartner, F. W.AS
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ACTIVITIES
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weeks in preparation. Read the Mem-
orandum carefully concerning this series
of dances, for it will be carried out to
the letter. We purpose to maintain the
Texas' reputation for high standards of
conduct at ship's dances and we need
your cooperation to uphold that record.
The "Lone Star Club" is in action again.
Don't lose out on the good times your
shipmates will have this summer at the
Ship's dances.
SEND THE STEER HOMEThe first division has just recovered a
new mouth piece with our good friend
chin-chin Ballard, formerly of the second
division now doing a tour of duty on the
starboard side of the forcastle. Its cer-
tainly great to have him with us for we
certainly missed the bazoo artist since
our old shipmate "Flew" left us.
* * * ** *
The "Incubator Kid" better known as
"Nigger" Brooks is now enjoying a few
days leave on a chicken farm in Synden,
Washington. But don't forget, "Nigger",
no extensions granted.
Romantic "Ace" Cochran, our Breezy
Boatswain's Mate is now slaying the wo-
men with his hat line and his new Chevo-
let coupe. Be careful "Ace" when swim-
ming with the lasses. You are liable to
get the chin stuck in the mud.
The Royal Prince, "Mahatma Gandi"
Ingram is now thinking about going on a
fast, for he has news of the commissary
Steward feeding corn on the cob. Too bad
bend'em and bust'em.
The ship's team ball players had better
keep an eye on the great one and only
Harry "Bull" Doyle for he has been seen
cruising about the decks with a book en-
titled "How I Hit", by Jimmy Foxx.
Our old Norwegian fisherman "Mush
Mouth" Yeida tells us that boating isn't
so bad in the Navy Yard, for you have
plenty time to fish during working hours
and you are furnished with a blow torch
to bake the fish.
* * * * *
Bell Schuldt is glad that we are having
a long stay in Bremerton for transporta-
tion is much cheaper from Spokane than
it is from Spokane to Pedro. "Please
send fifty to make me look nifty."
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We have noticed that our glass chin
Spaghetti bending Diego, Dominic Ceni,
transported his whoopee back north but
without the Polish girl. Has the romance
ended, Diego?
The fighting 1st division has been tra-
velling at a fast pace in the line of out-
door and indoor baseball. They have
played twelve games and have not suf-
fered a defeat. They will accept chal-
lenges from any team on the ship,
Medical Off.: "There is nothing the mat-
ter with you. Surely in civilian life you
would not have come to me."
Sailor: "You bet I wouldn't. In civilian
life, Doctor, I'd have sent for you."
More flies are caught with a drop of
honey than with a cask of vinegar.
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Texas (Battleship). The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 4, No. 37, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 24, 1933, newspaper, June 24, 1933; United States. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1161693/m1/3/: accessed June 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.