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[mslurvey]

Ralph Lurvey on the right

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[mslurvey]

Field rations.

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[mslurvey]

33rd FA Bn Open Mess staff 1953

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[mslurvey]

last picture of Open Mess staff 1952

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[Salvage Sailor]

Photo of the Open Mess Staff from the 33rd FA BN  Bamberg Germany 1952.  My grandfather, Mess Officer, is 1st row, 2nd from left, sitting on floor.  

 

Nice mix of Korean War era chevrons in this one.

[Thor996]

USS Santa Fe CL 60 Thanksgiving 1945 menu as sent home in the mail by sailor

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[Dirk]

All: since we already had a thanksgiving thread from 2011, I merged the newer one into this older thread.

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Happy Holidays!

 

Larry

[Thor996]

Fort Devens 1945

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[aerialbridge]

These are from the collection of LCDR (mustang) Edward Ross Morris, USN, who served between 1921 and 1953.  AMM1c Morris was a survivor of the crash of the zeppelin USS Macon  (ZRS-5) off Point Sur, Calif. on Lincoln's Birthday in 1935.  He was stationed twice at NAS Lakehurst during his career and was stateside during WW2.

 

NAS Lakehurst,  New Jersey Thanksgivings 1930 and 1942.   

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Thanksgiving 1942,  Lakehurst NAS.    Not just a meal, a performance. 

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[Tri-fold program, text as follows:]

 

The U.S.N.A.S., Lakehurst, NJ

Presents

His Day A Three Act Meal-o-Rama

Thanksgiving Day

1942

 

 

IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION

 

    Director............................ Ensign H. C. Krueger, (SC) USN

    Assistant Director ........... Pay Clerk W. L. Bucher, USN

    Cast Director ................. W. L. Healy, CCStd, USN (Ret.)

 

STAGE HANDS

Downing, Hary ........................ CCStd             McConnell, G. W ......................... SK2c

Rowland, L. ............................. SC1c  Gesswein, A. M. .......................... SC3c

Hartnett, H. H. ........................ SC1c    Hetzel, G. H. ................................ SC3c

Wood, W. V. .......................... SC1c  Laughlin, J. E. .............................. SC3c

Pataky, S. J.............................. SC1c  Greene, R. E................................ SC3c

Mollina, A. B. ......................... SC1c    Metcalf, E. F. .............................. SC3c

Lumbo, A. B............................ SC1c  Maccri, A. A. .............................. SC3c

Chavis, C. ............................... Stf. Sgt             Degenhart, W. ............................. SC3c

Bolton, W. .............................. Bkr1c  Synder, H. J. ............................... SC3c

McKelvey, H. D. ...................  SC2c    Long, G. L. ................................. SC3c

Glod, S. .................................  SC2c    Rundiio, C. S. ............................. SC3c

Donald, G. A. ........................  SC2c    McLean, G. M. ........................... Bkr3c

Lamberson, H. M. .................  Bkr2c  Drosdick, B. ............................... Bkr3c

Schoen, Chas. .......................  Bkr2c    Nattress, G. A. ........................... Sea2c

Davis, F. G. ...........................  Bkr2c  Warner, A. ................................. Sea2c

O'Rourke, I. J. ........................ SK2c  McDermott, S. ........................... Pfc. USMC

 

 

WARNING:    IF YOU HAVEN'T EATEN YOUR THANKSGIVING FEAST, AFTER READING THIS,  YOU'LL WANT IT.   IF YOU ALREADY FEASTED AND ARE AS STUFFED AS THAT TURKEY ONCE WAS,  STOP READING NOW!    THAT IS ALL. 

 

 

A WORD ABOUT THE PLOT

 

    This play concerns Mr. Tom (Corn-Fed) Turkey, a big feather and duster man from

    the "wide open spaces." In line with the increased naval expansion program -- this

    delectable character and his gang decided to visit the United States Naval Air Station,

    Lakehurst, NJ, this Thanksgiving Day to be "stowed away" for a short hop.

 

    The scene of action is the USNAS, Lakehurst, NJ, on Thanksgiving Day, at high noon.

    An enthusiastic committee, (all hands), welcome "Tommy" and "His Gang" aboard, with

    knives and forks at "Present Arms!" . . . . Now the fun begins!

 

CAST OF CHARACTERS

 

    The various members of the cast are listed in the order that they come over the gangway.

    If our star appears a bit uneasy, the management knows that our audience will not judge

    him to harshly . . . . . . . Let's go on with the show!

 

OVERTURE

 

    "Celery Soup and Crackers," a Symphony, sung by the entire audience, without silencers.

                                                                            . . . . Let joy be unconfined!

 

PROLOGUE

 

    Mr. See Pickles and his sweetheart, Miss Celery Hearts, who is is well stuffed -- Relished

    by all. Followed by a solo by that appetizing California celebrity .......... Miss Ripe Olives.

 

ACT ONE

A Young Vermont Gentleman ......................... Mr. Tom Turkey

His Weakness ............................. Miss Giblet Gravy

A Saucy Maid ......................................... Miss Cranberry Sauce

Her Boy Friend .......................................... Mr. Oyster Dressing

One of the Can-Can Girls ........................... Miss Buttered Peas

An Irish Dandy ...................................... Mr. Whipped Potatoes

 

 

ACT TWO

A Ham What Am ........................................... Mr. Squeal Grunt

A Red Headed Feller ................................... Mr. Tomato Salad

Rolls (a hot guy) ........................................... Mr. Parker House

 

INTERMISSION

 

    Upon arriving at this point our audience will find it advisable to take time out for a short

    period before attempting Act III.

 

ACT THREE

 

    The Villain .............................................. Mr. O. U. Bumpkin Pie

    A Chilly Virgin.................................................. Miss "I" Scream

    An Innocent Lass ..................................... Miss Vanilla Wafer

    The Tan Dandy ......................................................... Mr. Coffee

 

 

SPECIALTIES

 

    A One Act skin-game, featuring those well known artists,

 

    The Vitamin Kids .............................Orange and Apple

    A visit to the Nut House ................................................. A Sketch

    Mr. and Mrs. Mixed Nuts .................. assisted by a Nut Cracker

    "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" ............................. A Popular Ballad

    The Knights of Nicotine ............................. Assorted Cigarettes

 

    

 

EPILOGUE

 

        A Siesta is now in order. "All Hands," not on watch, to their bunks until

        the effects of the play have partially subsided.

 

        WE HOPE YOU LIKED IT

 

 

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[GeneralLucas]

46th QM Traning Company Thanksgiving 1946

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[GeneralLucas]

Menu

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[David D]

Amazing examples guys.

 

-Dave

[Military Engineer]

Menu of Company M U.S. Engineer Regiment from 1909.  Came with two photos of Aldus F Eshleman who is listed in the menu.

 

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[Military Engineer]

Aldus F Eshleman

 

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[Hookemhorns88]

I picked this copy of the "Wing Ding" several years ago.  At first I thought it was a theater made Thanksgiving invitation but upon closer inspection it is an invite for a monthly gathering of officers based upon a practice started by Gen. George Washington and further promoted during WWII by Brig. Gen. Hodges.

[PoorFarm]

Here's one from Japan.

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[Hookemhorns88]

I really enjoy looking at the talented work and creativity of the hand drawn invitations.

[Salvage Sailor]

It's that time of year again.......gobble, gobble

 

Navy Receiving Station #128 (Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii)

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[Salvage Sailor]

Navy Receiving Station #128 (Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii)

Officers Mess 1944

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[Salvage Sailor]

Thanksgiving Day 1944 - Section Base Navy 15

Bishop's Point (Pearl Harbor) Oahu, Territory of Hawaii

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