Elizabeth Stanton (AP 69) - Naval Cruise Book

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cJLlzzle at I ICLu Contrary to a mother ' s belief, the officers and men of Uncle Sam ' s fighting Navy are not always manning their battle stations or performing the various routine duties which are so vital in making the United States Fleet the greatest and most powerful afloat today. As we all know, Uncle Sam is a very wise and learned old man and through his many years of experience, has come to regard the oft-quoted axiom All work and no play makes Mack a dull boy with profound respect. Consequently, the officers and men of the U.S.S. Elizabeth C. Stanton, as well as every other ship of the Navy, are provided with the best possible all-around recreational facilities. Of course, space and equip- ment are limited aboard ship, but the spirit and enthusiasm of Lizzie ' s crew more than make up for these somewhat minor details. While under way, the entertainment program ranges from boxing shows and volleyball games in the afternoons to movies and variety shows in the evening. And when Lizzie is tied up in port or anchored off some small island in the Pacific, picnics, weiner roasts or beer parties are arranged whenever possible. Americans are natural sport enthusiasts, especially sailors, and when given the opportunity will participate in one form of sports or another. So, when Ensign Charley Anderson, Lizzie ' s disbursing officer, suggested boxing as a means of physical recreation, the idea spread like wildfire. Pleased w ith the response shown, Mr. Anderson, with the help of Henry Welsh, Sic, and Sam Pepe, SSML3c, got busy and practically overnight had the boxing program under way. As a result, all hands now look forward to the excellent bouts put on each Sunday afternoon on the square of No. 4 hatch. It ' s all good clean fun and the boys really enjoy it. The bouts are carefully arranged and supervised, but action is plentiful and fast. When the boys are a little more seasoned and experienced, a team will he chosen to represent the Lizzie and will compete with other ships of the fleet. A miniature gymnasium has been set up on No. 4 hatch where all hands may exercise each after- noon after regular working hours. It ' s not compulsory, but a lot of the men like a stiff workout to sweat off some of the extra poundage acquired unknowingly. Besides calisthenics, volleyball games and ping- pong matches are held after each workout. In the way of relaxation, there are movies, variety programs and the library. Lieutenant Johnny Krasman has charge of the cinemas, and he ' s always buzzing around, trying to get new movies. It ' s a job getting the latest pictures, especially out here in the Pacific, but Mr. Krasman has done a swell job of it, and the fellows really appreciate it. Another favorite program aboard the Lizzie is the Jack Frost Happy Hour, written and directed by Jimmy Glayat, Ylc. It ' s a variety program put on each week featuring the talents and comics of members of the crew. Among the well-known performers are Jimmy Perez, MoM. ' ?c. and his accordion, along with Bob Guyette, MoM2c, who does the clowning. Many others have contributed to the show which serves to break the many monotonous hours while at sea. 105