Damato (DDE 871) - Naval Cruise Book

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ana innefi The entire event left a glow with the crew that contributed greatly to their enjoyment of Christmas Day. As one crew member so aptly phrased it Aw, Christmas ain ' t Christmas without kids . Since Church services were not held on board Christmas started with the crew members trudging off to services in several of the larger ships and the Naval Base Chapels. Some attended Norfolk churches where they are regular communicants. Entertaining members of ships company ' s families at dinner added no little sparkle to the occasion. The dinner was prepared in excellent style and proudly catered by our Service Force . A special movie program in the afternoon with buffet luncheon in the food service compartment until 1630 were additional features of the day ' s events. Culminating in the usual evening movie, the crew was really ready to hit the rack at Taps after a long, busy and delightful day. Menu FIttfffd Crirry Shrimp Corkin,! fi.pe O u Sailinr Crram of Tomato Sovp Roatt Young Tom Turkey Cnnbtrry Sautf Gibtrt Grai ' ii Oyiler Drctnng Spirrd Stveet Potatou Gritted Bitl Lvm SItakt Steak Sauet Crtam Whipped Foialoea Butttrrd Freih Froten Mixed Vtgrti lrf Stietd Tomato on Utluee Leaf . . . Mayonnaw Dreiting Hot Parker Hoiue Roll Freeh Bread Butler Anorted lee Cream Fruit Cakt Pumpkin Pie u-ilh Whipptng Candy Mixed Nut§ Ciffaretlet Cifari Freeh MUk Cora-Cola ' SERVICE FORCE •THE LINE '

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V-VWeprw U. S. S. DAMATO DDE 871 i In the true Christmas Spirit, the crew sponsored with the children of ship ' s company a Christmas party for underprivileged children of the Norfolk area. The afternoon started with a movie program packed with cartoons appeal- ing to our tiny guests and our own big kids in a big way. After the movies refreshments especially designed by our cooks and bakers for juvenile appeal met the overwhelming approval of our little visitors if rate of consumption could be considered a fair indicator. Of course the big event of the afternoon was the arrival of Santa Claus, who by special arrangements with his Norfolk representative and copyright owners was permitted to make a slightly early appearance in the USS Damato and distribute oodles of gifts to our young friends (pals by now). The re- ception he received needs no description further than that expressed in the delighted and smiling faces in the accompanying photo. SANTA HAS A VERY SPECIAL INTEREST IN BOBQY COLLINS, SON OF OUR CHIEF BOATS GLOWING FACES, GLOWING HEARTS '

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