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| Title | The Blue Bonnet, Vol. 3, No. 22, June 13, 1936 |
| Alternative Title | The Blue Bonnet, Vol. III, No. XXII, June 13, 1936 |
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| Publisher | USS Houston (CA-30); U.S. Navy; |
| Date | June 13, 1936 |
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| Language | English |
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| Original Item Location | ID 1981-001, Box 11, Folder 8 |
| ArchivesSpace URI | /repositories/2/archival_objects/424654 |
| 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 |
| Title | Page 1 |
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| File Name | _0287_L.pdf |
| Transcript | Volume III * .. s. s... 0 .. 5-.- 0.. * Enroute Long Beach, Calif., 13 June 1936. Number XXII JUNE 17, SIXTH COMMISSIONING ANNIVERSARY SIX YEARS OF SERVICE REVEALS MUCH GLORY --::-- On that eventful day, September 7, 1929, when Miss Elizabeth Holcombe christened the ten thousand ton cruiser, named after the city of which her father was at that time mayor; namely, Houston, Texas, she dispatched a ship on her way to many widespread and colorful adventures on many seas. Her duties have called the HOUSTON to far flung shores and in the short span of six years she has covered herself with more glory than many another ship can boast of. Few have flown the flags of as many dignitaries as has the HOUSTON. Mter her commissioning o~ June 17, 1930 the HOUSTON made her memorable shakedown cruise to Europe, visiting England, France and the Netherlands. Upon her return to the U. S., she paid her first visit to her natal city, Houston, Texas. On 14 January, 1931 the HOUSTON sailed for the Asiatic Station via the Panama Canal, Honolulu, and Guam to take over the duties of flagship on that station. During this tour of duty Admiral McVay, Admiral Taylor and Admiral Upham flew their flags on the HOUSTON. In September 1931 one of the worst floods in the history of the Yangtze Kiang river occured. The HOUSTON steamed upriver about 600 miles to Hankow to assist in rescue work, returning to Shanghai about October 5. ( Continued on Page Four) HOUSTON TO ARRIVE IN LONG BEACH MONDAY --::-- Friday, 12 June, Commander Cruisers Scouting Force sent CinCUS a despatch saying that CruDivFive You are expected to arrive Long Beach the forenoon of Monday 15 June. ••• CUSTOMS DECLARATION --::-- All officers and men will be required to submit a signed custom declaration prior to arrival in Long Beach. Each person is allowed articles to of one hundred dollars in value. By value is meant its actual value, roughly wholesale or appraised value and not necessarily what you paid for it. However if you do not know the value you may show on your declaration slip the actual amount you paid for each article. Perfume comes under a special class. You are only allowed one bottle of each brand, under the following conditions. Merchandise including perfumery which at the time of entry into the United States bears a trade- mark registered and recorded in conformity with the provision of section 526 of the tariff act of 1930 is prohibited importation and is subject to seizure and forfeiture to the United States unless written consent of the trademark owner is filed at the time of entry. The following companies have filed their consent with the Treasury Department, under condition, that the ( Continued on Page Three) OFFICERS DETACHED Upon our arri~~ l in Long Beach many of our officers will be detached or relieved. Comdr. C. N. Ingraham will be detached about 27 June, after Admiral's Inspection, and has orders to take charge of the Branch Hydrographic Office in Seattle, Washington. His relief will be Lt. Comdr. Lloyd E. Clifford who now has duty at the Naval Academy. Lt. Comdr. J. M. Connally has received orders to command the U. S. S. DALLAS However, he won't be detached until properly relieved which will probably be soon after Admiral's Inspection. Lt. Comdr. J. M. Easter ( SC) will be relieved by Lt. Comdr. Ray E. Snedaker ( SC) who now has duty at the Navy Yard, Mare Island. Mr. Easter will go to the Navy Yard, Bremerton for duty. This relief will probably not be effective until we reach Seattle. Mr. Easter has been aboard since March 1934 at which time he relieved Lt. Comdr. Zimmerman ( SC). Lt. H. D. Felt will be detached 19 June and will go to VJ Squadron 2- F ( U. S. S. WRIGHT) for duty. His relief will be Lt. ( jg) T. H. Dahl who now has duty with V. F. Squadron 6B ( U. S. s. SARATOGA). On 17 June Lt. J. M. Robinson will be detached from the HOUSTON and will go to the U S. S. HOLLAND for duty as Torpedo Repair Officer. Mr. Robinson is especially well qualified for this job. Just prior to coming to ( Continued on Page Four) |