Princeton (CVA 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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the Wardroom is the Stewards' base of operations where the green felt hurtless over a cleared table 1 N ff f 'V x IQ X X gh, 4 M g ! T, ,2 w ' . s eeee ff! .wer Mx' new-W1 f Me ' zssfma. ea -P S..-9 em, The members of the S-4 Division are enlisted men who hold various ratings as stewards from TN QApprentice Stewardj through SDC QChief Stewardl. Their job is to see that the officers and warrant officers are adequately housed and fed. In comparing their duties with civilian occupations, one would consider the S-4 Division as being in the hotel and catering business inasmuch as these men must be able to perform the many various skills native to this industry. From the acquisition and storage of provi- sions to the final preparation and serving of the food, the stewards are alert in the many detailsg one error could mean an unpalate- able meal and a displeased clientele. During the sustained Flight Operations, usually commencing at 0100, pilots are well fed before being sent on a flight. The ste- wards' hours are irregular, for the early launches and late recoveries mean a long day for them. The members of the S-4 Division come from communities in all sections of the United States, Guam, and the Philippines. Officers' Mess First Row: C. Bledsoe, R. P. Bey, S. Eley, M. F. Fejaring, G. McDowell, Lt. A. R. Kallaus, O. Wesson, H. D. Robinson, P. Abides, T. R. Florendo, A. G. Lagrimas, j. H. Allen. Second Row: E. Velano, C. P. Renix, E. L. Carr, R. D. Mullin, W. T. Hankins, W. E. Boykins, S Garner, E. Thomas, H. R. Rumper, 1. Broaden, S. L. Carter, J. T. Gutierrez. Third Row: T. Dorsey, F. Bates, R. E. Pratt, P. L. Smith, A. L. Blissitt, R. H. Sanders, A. Shelton, R. Estes, R. Calalay, E. M. Evangelism, R. V. Camaliga, R. A. Vigilia, A. Daos. i h ew gr

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and so are the services of the cobbler if for services faithfully rendered-bi-monthly pay line gets approval of all you buy the materials hands S-3 DIVISION llzl X SQ S stands for service in ' the S-3 Division, which pays the crew and provides some of the con- veniences and luxuries which Americans have come to regard as necessities. Aside from disbursing, the S-3 Division functions are divided into two categories... sales and service. Service is rendered by the f' ' of ' 2 4 ,eff si ' !4'fif'f'Mf2fW,. '-Sifilssv J? , ykqk 1 . we gs V? we .si.-.s A- WWW .,,, 1 .cw s--- X ,,,, .. vm aww- X y A T A y . I jury, f l . Q x m7Qij?,f,ff,y fr , at Q.. ,f I., I' A t may fe L C . I 'L-.f..rZi.M..zZiZ x..Q31SQ.EQimM.. L.,..5 shakes for only five cents and cigarettes for only 75 cents a carton. All these functions, together with a dis- bursing operation that handles a monthly payroll of around Sl60,000 and which makes foreign currency sales sometimes reaching 370,000 in one month, add up to service with a capital S in the S-3 Division. laundry, three barber shops, and the cobbler shop. The sales part is made up of five re- tail, stores and three vending machines, all . supported by six storerooms and a central accounting oflice. The main mess-deck store, 0 the store in oilicers' country, and the one aft Ship'5 Store SQWICCS under flight deck do a total business of 325,000 a month. The soda fountain provid- ing ice cream, milk shakes, cookies, and fruit juices takes in 39,000 per month. Clothing and small stores are sold at one central issue room, with sales amounting to Sl0,000 per month. Finally, the three vending machines t which dispense over 4,000 cold cokes a day yield a profit and allow a price reduction on other items, such as ice cream and milk Disbursing Say when . . . First Row: W. R. Glenn, C. P. LaTulipj9e, D. G. Wright, R. M. Fanello, D. J. Wnek, F. O. Hayes, G. O. Lew, D. B. Fzfe, Ens. j A Bray, Lt. R. T. Abbot, j. S. Butterworth, R. W. Porter, T. Vanden Bos, R. H. Weese, C. W. Haley, C. Coiuand, D. I. Corman, R Camp, T. A. Oubre. Seconcl Row: M. S. Herrington, L. B. johnson, L. C. Dufrter, B. R. Earp, T. C. Quzck,j.E. D. Davis, H.. B. Lar come, R. O. Dixon, D. N. Ganzblin, H. M. Garnblin, C. E. Sandifer, R. T. Hurd, G. P. Tlzompson, L. H. Mclvznney, D. M. Hill, L L Burch, L. A. Abbott, C. L. Wilkins, M. R. Mercer, W. A. Ralke, F. F. Dangel, S. Bailey, R. E. Kagy. Tlzzrd Rozo: F. P. Blevzns, R. S. Story, E. B. Tatum, C. j. Phipps, R. L. Lackey, R. G. Edwards, j. F. lllcKazg, j. R. Ford, j. A. Azkens, j. D. Robznson, F. Thomas j. W. Sebok, B. AI. Robertson, f-. Phipps, I. H. Spencer, M. Wea-vel, j. D. Spann, J. R. Powell. jgfiiyifgifp iflvfagwvfg . at aw.

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