Newport Navalog

Home-Brewed Music,
Talk of Liberties Take Second in News of Recruit

With tests, review practice and graduation behind them, the men of Cos. 86 through 95 say their last words through this column in thanking their chiefs and instructors of the last nine weeks for their guidance and friendship. In parting, Co 88 wills its barracks to LT Young for another honor company.

Co. 92 takes this last opportunity to voice its appreciation for Mr. Gullotti "regardless of how well-hidden it may have seemed" during training.

As the curtain closes on the last act of recruit training for Co 93, it discovers a hidden talent in the wings. Sam Ackert, a "veritable Fred Astaire". But Sam only dances when he returns from liberty. "How come?"

Rounding out a successful tour of duty here, Co. 95 took two battalion sports championships in its last week.

Mermen Score
Co. 96 proudly reports a 4.0 in prompt returns after liberty for the seventh consecutive time.

Sparked by John Clock the mermen of Co. 98 won their second Brigade swimming championship. Strauss and Kallin were high scorers. The tug-o'-war team pulled to a second place behind Co. 118.

Under the direction of Mr. Bloodworth assisted by Fred Bouchard, Co. 101 is riding high with the battalion E flag and honors in tug-o'-war.

Reminiscing, Co. 102 thinks of the carefree days it has been spending under the gentle care of Chief Joyal. Co. 102 also looks with pride to the unbeaten record of its relay team in regimental competition.

Members of Co. 103 from the vicinity of Hartford, Conn. enjoyed several hours at home Saturday when they made a pleasant trip from New Bedford, Mass to Brainard Field in Hartford in a chartered plane.

After having rainy weather on the rifle range and freezing weather during fire fighting, Co. 104 expects an earthquake on its day of graduation.

The men of Co 105 wish "happy birthday" to Mr. Driscoll.

Blues in Shower
The petty officers of Co. 107, including 275 lb. Joe Bove, washed their stripes Monday night but for some reason did so in the showers while wearing their uniforms.

During a fire fighting class, Fortin of Co. 108 asked the instructor this sharp question: "Sir what keeps the water from coming out of those big holes in the side of the can?" (The can referred to had a cutaway view)

John Shwuna and Tom Fink of Co. 111, both victors in last week's smoker, made another appearance this week. A "Captain Midnite Club" is being started in Co. 111 because of a recent surge of "wee-hour" watches. The club enjoys a large membership.

Co. 114, now finished at the rifle range, has taken off its hearing aid and announces its average loading time on a 5"38 as eight seconds. Still full of the gaiety of its last liberty the company cried its way through the gas chamber and moves on to the 'big hot foot", fire fighting.

Co. 118 has returned from its three days on the rifle range. The position of high-scorer is a toss-up between Baker and Deakyne. Right in stride, the tug-o'-war team won its last two events, but the volleyballers were tripped in their second match. Birthday greetings go to Russo. The celebration is temporarily postponed.

Bob Perry, welterweight, and Gene McCarthy, light heavyweight, represented Co. 123 in Thursday night's smoker.

Bob Hawkes, Co. 124, received his trumpet from home and now serenades his buddies with its sweet tones.

Home-Made Drums
The men of Co. 125 combined their salvaging ability with a bit of ingenuity to produce a fine set of marching drums, which are proving to be a great help for the ACPO and cadence caller. Frank Clark, and are a welcome addition to the rapidly growing "jam sessions".

Over half the members of Co. 126 have qualified on the rifle range. The drill hall is echoing with the pitter-patter of big feet as several of the company's "salts" re-learn the techniques of marching.

Co. 127, finished with service week, reports no injuries or ailments that eight solid hours of sleep will not cure.

Co. 128 has a band in the making with a ukelele, three harmonicas, a trumpet, a saxophone and a clarinet. Does anyone have a spare piano? The company reporter says that it "seems Co. 128 doesn't like its sleep, but should be the best marching outfit on the Station soon."

A broad smile is the order of the day in Co. 131 with service week concluded.

Co. 133 is headed for the rifle range and is apprehensive of the reputed kick of the M1. (Ed. note--make that sling right and tight and the M1 is as gentle as a 22).

Tuesday night's evening meal marked the end of service week for Co. 134.

Under the supervision of Mr Hewitt and Mr. La Roche, Co 135 marched its way to a brigade honor flag.

Co. 137 took top spot in its last swimming meet but hopes for regimental honors have been somewhat dampened by the rigors of service week.

John Santini, Co. 138 got to see his family and friends in Paterson, N. J. last week by way of a 48 hour liberty. Joe Moran is going to "tie the knot" with Joyce Grey in the near future. In sports last week the volleyball team reached the finals again before being dumped by Co. 108's net team.

Skelly of Co. 142 wants a "sky-hook", even if slightly used, and has been looking for one over the past two weeks with no success.

Co. 143 announces the beginning of its week of service and declares it is "rarin' to go".

The past week went fast for Co. 145, the company's journalist reports. Three days were spent at the rifle range. The weekend's liberty produced no "ten percenters". The hoopsters won their battalion court title last week but the other teams drew blanks.

Co. 145 marches in silence this week because of "sound-off man" John Lang's sore throat. Through the efforts of the company's act-
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RECRUIT HONORMEN—Shown above are this week's recruit honormen. From left to right they are (front row) George H. Verville, Jr., Co. 94, of Sanford, Me.; Herman W. Paulus, Jr., Co. 87, of Mayville, N. Y.; John J. McGrath, Co. 86, Boston, Mass. (back row) Philip J. Cichanowicz, Jr., Co. 95, of Webster, N. Y.; Richard A. Bartlett, Co. 93, of West Springfield, Mass.; and John J. Scott, Jr., Co. 92, of Southboro, Mass. Not pictured are honormen Spencer C. MacDonald, Co. 88, of Buffalo, N. Y.; and Leonard J. Cole, Co. 91, of Boston, Mass.

Training petty officers several over-spirited members should graduate from recruit training with the rates of "Sentry, first class." Hess, Co. 151, won his company's joint approval and its award for the best sugar report received by any of the men to date. An offer made to the general public to come over and read the affectionate missive has been cancelled. It seems the note incinerated itself.

Co. 152 is hungrily viewing the prospect of winning the "48" and thinks it is not too far from doing so now.

Two classic remarks of the week in Co. 153: In reply to the duty chief's query about a cigarette butt inside the further door of the second platoon barracks, sentry Tom Torpey said, "It must have blown in from the street, sir." Someone finally asked Ken Manchester why he spent so much time at the Exchange playing "Shoot-The-Bear" to which he answered, "I'm going to strike for Gunner's Mate."

Co. 153 reports losing its last tug-o'-war through an oversight; nobody saw the starting signals and the opposing team had its team over the line before it ever realized the match was on.

Enthusiasm runs high in Co. 154 as the weekly points mount higher and higher. After winning 4th Battalion firsts in tug-o'-war, relay, and basketball, the whole company rose in the little hours of the morning to prepare for Saturday's inspection. This week's playoffs will tell the story.

The men of Co. 155 returned from the rifle range and promptly annexed the battalion tug-o'-war and swimming crowns. Durango and Davis were almost victims of last week's liberty but chugged in with time to spare.

Co. 157's last taste of liberty of the weekend has inspired its drive for the "48."

Co. 158 concluded a busy week which consisted of three days on the gunnery range, one day of interviews and classifications, George Washington's Birthday, and seamanship and indoctrination tests.

Co. 161's hopes in the sports division have been bolstered by the appearance in its ranks of an experienced boxer, Wendell "Canvas Kisser" Chelcey.

Co. 163 finds itself at the head of the mess hall lines this week, thanks to the acquisition of the battalion honor flag.

Co. 164's Mikolosko is walking on air after his return from the company's first liberty, thanks to Joyce. The tankmen copped their three events last week. The company contributed a good deal of talent to Thursday night's smoker in the form of Stowe, wrestler, Regan and Ryan, boxers, and also a quartet: Seiss, Seeburg, Louesa and Marquand.

Co. 166 put itself in regimental competition by taking two wins and three places in last week's athletics.

Co. 168 in its second competitive swimming meet took number two spot for 20 points last week. Morty Bien and Ed Carter were the sparks with firsts in the backstroke and breaststroke respectively.

Co. 171's Joe McClosky comments on mess-halls: "In what restaurant can you find such wonderful food, such excellent service, and such large finger bowls provided as you leave?"

The junior outfit of the 3rd Battalion, Co. 173, has already set its sights on attaining the much sought after 48 hour liberty. The company expects to leave its mark in athletic competition. Bob Garvey is leading the group by doing 25 push-ups daily before taps. Cadence caller Mike O'Mara has his own version of sounding off. He "gives out" with the beat in bop style.

The battle cry in Co. 174 is "Hey, Mancini!" The men of this company are happy to report their first week here has been a pleasant one, especially Friday when mail started coming in by the sack-full.

Fledgeling Co. 175 is well on its way to organization and adjustment, but reports the presence of several misguided individuals who "think the Navy is a four years' vacation." (Ed. note: No comment necessary).