The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 5, No. 15, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 3, 1934 Page: 2 of 4
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THE TEXAS STEER
THE TEXAS STEER
The weekly newspaper of the U. S. S.
TEXAS, printed on board under the direction
of the Commanding Officer, Captain L. R.
I eshy, U. S. N.
EDITORIAL STAFF
Supervisory:
Commander F. T. Chew, Executive Officer.
Editor:
Chaplain Emerson G. Hangen.
Associate Editors:
J. S. Holtwck---__ -_--_--------Lieut. (jg).
H. E. Born -___--_ _. -.----.------ -.. - Ensign.
Y. O. Harshman - _ Chief Yeoman.
C. A. Moss____------------------------- Seals.
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LITTLE THINGS
"It's the little things that count", said
the poor shoemaker as he counted his
nine children. Yes its the little things
that are the most important, they are the
turning points in a career.
A little needle in the compass guides
the mariner over the trackless sea. A
small rudder turns the mightiest ship
about. The cry of a slave led Lincoln to
become the great Emancipator and the
murder of just one man precipitated the
cataclysm of the greatest war in history.
Yes, just little things, but they count.
He was home on leave. It was nice to
be back with the folks. "I'll just stay
a few days longer." He thought it only
a little thing but, he was declared a de-
serter and disgraced for life.
The draft was waiting on the dock.
someone produced a bottle of bootleg.
Only one long swallow but it was vile
stuff and he passed out. Missing the
ship followed, a serious offense and
caused by just a little thing.
He was being primed to go to the
Naval Academy. On liberty he drifted
into the red light net. An insignificant
trifle he thought, but it ruined his car-
eer.
A temper that was hard to control.
In anger he struck an officer and is now
serving eighteen months behind the bars
at a Naval Prison. Only one blow but
how great the consequences.
Many men in the service do not rea-
lize the importance of the little things
in life. Trivial acts which in civil life
perhaps amount to little but in a mili-
tary organization they must of necessity
carry with them grave responsibilities.
The oath which you gave is your honor.
The uniform which you are wearing is sa-
cred. The fact that you are a fighting
man in a military organization has
changed your status entirely. What
once may have been a "Little Thing"PENNSYLVANIA COMPEN-
SATION ACT.
Attention of all veterans from the
State of Pennsylvania still in the service
is called to the Pennsylvania Compensa-
tion Act No. 53, Approved 5 January
1934. The following sections therefrom
are quoted for the information of those
concerned.
"SECTION 2. Veterans entitled to
compensation are individuals who were
legal residents of Pennsylvania at the
time of their entry into the military or
naval service, who performed full and
honorable service and who were members
of the military or naval forces of the
United States in the following wars on
the dates shown:
"War with Spain, April 21, 1898 to
August 13, 1898.
"China Relief Expedition, Philippine
Islands or Guam, April 21, 1898 to July
4, 1902.
"World War, April 6, 1917 to Novem-
ber 11, 1918.
"Persons discharged for alienage or
under other than honorable conditions
and conscientious objectors are not eligi-
ble.
"SECTION 3. Compensation is pay-
able to the veteran described in the pre--
ceding section who had at least sixty
days' service which began prior to or
during the periods listed. This service
shall be computed on the basis of ten
dollars for every month and major frac-
tion thereof of active service until his
separation from the service but no vet-
eran shall be entitled to receive more
than two hundred dollars. The compen-
'sation of a veteran who died in active
military service during any one of the
periods as set forth in section two of this
act shall be two hundred dollars.
"SECTION 4. No allowance shall be
made for inactive duty; to individuals
who received more than the regular pay
and allowance of their grade; or those
who received a similar payment from any
other state.
"SECTION 7. Application shall be
made personally by the veteran or 'in
case of death or mental incompetency'
'by such representative of the veteran as
The Adjutant General shall by regulation
prescribe'."
Application blanks may be procured
from the Veterans Compensation Bureau,1
Department of Military Affairs, Harris-Divine Service
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Ten O'clock - 4 March, 1934.
Sermon Subject:
"I Believe In Jesus Christ."
Special Music From The Beach.
All Hands Are Invited,
CHURCH NOTICE.
In the church service at 10:00 to-
morrow morning the Chaplain will con-
tinue the services of studies on "The
Basic Beliefs of Christianity," the spec@ 0
ific discussion to-morrow being our be-
lief in Jesus Christ. All men are invit-
ed to come to this service and take part
in celebrating this sacred season of the
church year.
The Catholic church party will leave as
usual at 9:30 to attend Mass on the U.
S.S. New York. Catholic men are remind-
ed of the fact that next Sunday, on March
the eleventh, Chaplain John J. Brady,
Force Chaplain of the Battle Force, will
be on board the Texas to conduct a pre-
Easter Mass for all Catholic men. This
service will be at eight-thirty and it is
hoped that there will be a large number
of men present to attend this service.
This is a part of the Lenten program
now being participated in by all Chap-
lains in the Fleet. It should not be nec-
essary to remind Catholic men of the nec-
essity of making their Easter duties.
It is hoped that all Catholic men on this
ship will avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity brought right to your own door.
WELL, WELL.
The father of a sailor who bought a
big used car for $100.00, discussing the
points of the vehicle, said: "It's one of
those cars you drive to the filling station
and hear the man at the pump say, after
he has worked awhile: 'You'll have to
turn off that engine; I can't catch un
with you."burg, Pa. --Bu. Nav. Bulletin.
-_ - --- _ The tallest lighthouse in the world
now is fraught with destiny. located at Cape Mendocina, Califor
Guard carefully the little things and and can be seen a distance of th
thoughts and words and acts of life. miles at sea. This lighthouse is 422f
THINK TWICE AND PREVENT YOUR in height.
SELF FROM BEING SORRY EVER
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