Leyte (CVA 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 1 l l i THE S-3 DIVISION of the Supply Department is a serv- ice O1'g2l11iZ2ltiOI1 and plays a very large part in maintain- ing a high morale aboard the Leyte. LTJG G. A. Blais serves as the S-3 Division Ofhcer be- sides holding the job of Ship's Store Officer. Assisted by Chief Pius and SKI Mfehunt, Mr. Blais directs the S-3 Division in the thankless tasks of operating the Ship's Store, clothing and small stores, the soda fountain, laun- dry, cobbler shop, tailor shop, and two barber shops. Our laundry has delved deeply into chemical research and has developed a formula Qvery hush-hushj for trans- forming silk socks into cotton socks. Regardless of how many pairs of silk socks one may send, he may rest assured that he will receive an equal number of cotton ones in return. Upper Left: -Barber Shop Quartet rehearses in the shi 's barber I .Th f I p s iop e un ortunate victim asked for a hair cut, got more than he had bargained for when he was besieged by J. W. Stephan, SN, J. S. Hoy, SH3g J. T. Brice, SH25 and H. A. Miner, SN. Center: The Ship's Store Qfficer, LTJG G: A. Blais, procures items to be sold at Ship's Store. These items are then priced accord- ing to Sh1p's Store Regulations. LTJG Blais and D. H. Arthurs, SK2, are shown looking at a recently received invoice. Upper Right: I am Indeed, sir, a surgeon to old shoes, when they are in great danger I re cover them Not even Julius Cae a , - . s r had a better cobbler than the Leyte's sole-mender, C. R. Rowley. Old shoes are made new for the price of materials used. Lower Left: A Million a Month! That is the number of socks Washed by the Leyte laundry. Piles of dirty clothes are Washed and dried each day by the Laundry-men of the S-3 Division. D. Ll d, SN, d H. A oy an . Drewenski, SN, here load the washer. Center: When a Man makes his rate there are two places he visits. First the cigar counter, then the Tailor Shop. The new rating badge is attached in a jiffy by the Ship's Tailor, E. H. Rodgers, SH3. Officers and men must furnish their own materials. Lower Left: The Men of the Leyte smoke 2,180,000 cigarettes each month! just ask R. O. Bible, DK3, who is in charge of the after soda fountain, he counts 'em. Besides keeping his shipmates well stocked with smokes, Bible dispenses candy, nuts, etc.

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'eff THE S-4 DIVISION consists of Stewards and Stewards- i men who prepare and serve food for the ward room mess and the warrant oflicers mess. Members of the captain's mess, under Chief Constantino, also serve as a part of this division. Another duty of this division lies in the clean- ing of OHSICCIJS staterooms. This job is supervised by Chief VVhite who has served in this position for several years. The food is prepared and served under the guidance of Chief Miller. He must check the food continually during its preparation to be certain that it meets the high quality standard required. There is no room in the S-4 Division for those who are not willing to work, under the rigid standards of perfec- tion set here. Upper Leftzh The Men of the S-4 Division were honored by representing the Leyte in a Memorial Day parade at Portsmouth, Virgi- nia. The thirty-two men of the S-4 drill team took all honors and led the parade in grand style. Drillmaster-LTJG H. L. Sumner. Upper Right: The Activities of the S-4 Division center around the officer's wardroom. A steward is on watch throughout the day k I l l f ff to eep a sresi supp y o co ee available. H. R. Hogan, TN, prepares to serve a pot to the Executive Officer in his cabinl Lower Left: Chief White inspects some choice cuts of steak before turning them over to E. Cox, SD2, who will fry them to the officers' liking. After being cooked, they will be served piping-hot by expertly trained stewards. Center: Tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, and a dash of salad dressing are the ingredients which are blended in just the right proportions k S4 l d F to ma e an - sa a . . G. Manly, SD2, tosses the salad prior to separating it into individual portions. Lower Right: These are the men who prepare the Commanding Officer's meals and care for his cabin. C. Javier, TNQ A. O. Constan- tino, SDCg F. Domulot, TNg VV. Daguman, TNQ F. Garcia, TNQ R. A. Basa, SD33 and R. Frias, SDS.