Currituck (AV 7) - Naval Cruise Book

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PARTIES Christmas Dance 1951 CURRITUCK men like to dance — and we have had some good dances. There was that Christmas dance on the hanger deck in Philadelphia in 19J1; that Jamaica Jam Session in Kingston; and the big dance in Camden when we expected J 00 and 800 showed up! At several of our dances the ship ' s own band furnished the music. Unlike most ships with bands on their allowance, our men practiced on their own time, but they still gave out with solid dancing music to the delight of all concerned. The American sailors love children and the men of the CURRITUCK were no exception. The crew gave many parties aboard ship for children, their own, and at Christmas time, orphans. These were always a success — the children received ice cream and presents, took in movies, and made tours of the ship. We in turn, received that wondrful feeling that always comes from helping the less fortunate. We must mention Chief Morel ' s hypnotism sessions on the hanger deck in which many of us wound up with a sent look on our faces. And finally — beach parties — too many to list, where beer, soft drinks, and sandwiches were consumed on the sands of many a tropical isle. Jamaica Jive