Page Updated 06/27/11
Copy of article from the scrap book of Mrs. Carolyn R. Anderson,
Wife of the late Capt. Fernald P. Anderson first C.O. of VW-1.
Sent by their son Col. William (Bill) Anderson USMC Ret."
1 April 1953

INFORMATION FOR PERSONNEL REPORTING ABOARD VW-1 (CONT'D)


37. WHITE HAT CLUB:

The White Hat Club is located on Lexington ave. in the Navy Exchange area. The bar is open on week days from 1630 to 2100 and on Friday from 1630 to 2330. Saturday the hours are 1400 to 2330, and Sunday, 1400 to 2200. The snack bar has the same hours. Bingo is played on payday night at 2000.

38. WORKING HOURS:

Working hours are 0745 - 1145 and 1245 - 1600 daily, with holiday routine normally observed on Saturday and Sunday. Crew musters at 0745; 1245 and 1600 in front of the hanger, Bldg. 112. Officers check in and out on status board and make notation of where gone when out of the squadron area. There is a squadron area check-out sheet around the Leading Chief's office for enlisted personnel when leaving the squadron area.

39.

For additional information concerning the activities within the islands, reference can be made to "Facts for Navy and Marine Corps personnel on Oshu." This book can be found in Barracks 64, the officers ready room, and the educational office.