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Mackenzie, C. J.. The Blue Bonnet, Vol. 2, No. 12, December 29, 1935 - Page 1. December 29, 1935. Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries. University of Houston Digital Library. Web. May 16, 2022. https://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/p15195coll22/item/334/show/330.

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Title	The Blue Bonnet, Vol. 2, No. 12, December 29, 1935
Alternative Title	The Blue Bonnet, Vol. II, No. XII, December 29, 1935
Creator (Local)	Mackenzie, C. J.
Publisher	USS Houston (CA-30); U.S. Navy;
Date	December 29, 1935
Place of Creation (Local)	Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California
Subject.Name (LCNAF)	Houston (Cruiser : CA-30)
Genre (AAT)	newsletters periodicals
Language	English
Type (DCMI)	Text
Original Item Location	ID 1981-001, Box 11, Folder 6
ArchivesSpace URI	/repositories/2/archival_objects/424653
Original Collection	Cruiser Houston Collection
Digital Collection	USS Houston Blue Bonnet Newsletters
Digital Collection URL	http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/p15195coll22
Repository	Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries
Repository URL	http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections
Use and Reproduction	No Copyright - United States

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Transcript	VolulIle II. * ... s. s. .. 0 .. 5-.- 0.... Navy Yard, Mare Island Calif. Number _ II 19 36 Santa Brings Joy To Our Little Guests CHILDREN'S XMAS PARTY A SUCCESS Those of you who were not on bAard Christmas Day can never fully realize just what a memorable occasi~ i,. the HOUSTON'S second Xmas Part~ was. As the group of our young guests from Sacramento arrived in the bus the word was passed, all hands immediately proceeding to the well' deck to welcome them aboard. The way all hands atempted to take the kids in their charge refuted once and for all the erronious opinion of some that ~ sailor men are heedless of little children. Before the last youngster was aboard they were being escorted a~ ut the ship, each having the time of their lives, seeing the wonders of a warship for the first time. .. Hardly had they overcome their awe at sight of the innumerable interesting sights about the ship when the word was passed that Santa was on his way. Santa and the tree were not only the highlights of the days events for the kids, but all hands were seemingly under the magic spell of the spirit that ruled the port hangar. As Santa was piped to the tre~ Continued on pace three December 20, 1935. ~~~~.:.:.=~~~~~~~~~~~~ SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM " THE NAVY MOTHER'S CLUB" PORTLAND, OREGON Commanding Officer. U. S. S. HOUSTON Mare Island, Calif. Dear Sir: It gives us great pleasure to publish the letter, containing Christmas Greetings, sent to the personnel of the HOUSTON from an outstanding Navy Mother's Club, the " Navy Mot}> er's Club of America, Portland, Ore." Many of those sti'll serving on board will remember the enjoyable s" ay experienced during our visit to Portland last year and these kind mothers to:> k a very active part in rendering O~ lr stay a most enjoyable visit. Please convey to the Personnel of your ship our Christmas Greetings, and a cordial welcome to be our guests again. Most Sincerely, NELLIE EVENS, Commander MRS. V. W. HANSEN MRS. E. B. THORNTON MRS. FRIEDA WAGNER MRS. P. M. FOSTER Continued on page ,. " MSG. HOUSTON TEX TWENTY FOURTH CAPTAIN GUY E. BAKER THE CITIZENS OF HOUSTON JOIN US I r EXTENDING TO EACH OFFICER AND EVERY MA ABOARD THE CR ISER HO STO THIS MOST SI CERE WISH FOR A Continued on page " " MSG, HOUSTON TEXAS TWENTY FOURTH CAPTAIN G. E. BAKER WILL YOU PLEASE CONVEY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SHIPS COMPANY THI~. MESSAGE OF GREETINGS AND CORDIAL BEST WISHES FOR A JOYFUL XMAS AND A BRIGHT AND HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL HOUSTON HOPE' 1 OUR CITYS AMESAKE WILL VISIT US DURI G THE TEXAS CENTENNIAL NEXT YEAR MEA WHILE o R H;;; ARTS ARE FULL OF GLAD TIDI ("' 3 FOR EACH A D EVERY ONE OF yOU..... JAS. ANDERSO T PRESIDENT HOUSTON CHAMBER OF CO: IMERCE." CHRISl'. 1M · . 1\ D NEW YEAR") GREETT GS FROM THE CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS On (! lristmas morning the receipt of the below quoteJ messages from the city of HOUSTON, TEXAS, was the culr; ination of the most joyful and bright Christmas Day for the goad ship HOUSTON and her happy crew.