Evening star., 1944-07-30
10000 WAVES
Mark Second
Birthday Today
President Warmly
Praises Women's
Naval Reserve

in American history, some 10000
officers and enlisted personnel OF
the Women's Naval Reserve will
observe the second anniversary OF
the founding of their service at a
rally at $50 pm. today at the
Sylvan Theater on the Monument
Grounds.
President Roosevelt, in birthday
congratulatory message, commended
the WAVES for their fulfillment OF
"a great purpose" declaring they
had released enough noncombatant
duty men to man "all our landing
craft in the invasions of Normandy
and Saipan.
On this second anniversary of the
establishment of the Women's Re-
serve, United States Naval Reserve" f"
the Presidents statement said, THE
Nation gratefully recognizes the
valuable service of thousands of
patriotic women.
Fulfilled Great Purpose.
History will record that the
WAVES fulfilled great purpose. In
500 shore establishments of the fleet,
women in uniform took over the
work Of Navy men They released
enough of them from noncombatant
duty to man all our landing craft
In two important operations: The
Normany landing on June and the
invasion of Saipan on June Is.
THE Women's Reserve will con-
tinue to speed the victory day by
efficient performance of vital duties
ashore. Speaking on behalf of the
people OF this country, offer birth
day congratulations. AS you women
OF the Navy work to back up our
fighting fleets during the remaining
years OF war, the pride and trust of
a Nation is with YOU"
Declaring that the second an
niversary of the WAVES lis an oc.
casion of rededication for 1880
women in naval uniform" Secre-
tary Of the Navy James v. For
restal, in his birthday greeting to
the Women's Reserve, said 1T also
offers an opportunity for the en-
tire service to express appreciation
for outstanding accomplishment"
Heartening to Men.
Il speak for the officers and men
of the United States Navy" he con-
tinued, "in saying to the members
of the Women's Reserve: Your
third year of service will be of in
creasing Importance as our forces
attack. Every man of the feet is
heartened by the knowledge that
your willing efforts will support him
in the battles ahead until our en-
emies are completely driven from
the seas!"
Highlighting today's program at
the Sylvan theater will be a con-
gratulatory message from Admiral
Chester w. Nimitz, commander in
chief of the Pacific Fleet, to be
broadcast from Pearl Harbor.
Those scheduled to speak include
Secretary Forrestal, Admiral Ernest
j. King. commander in chief of the
fleet, and Capt. Mildred H. McAfee,
director of the WAVES.
Will Parade.
The program will begin with a
parade of all Navy women stationed
in the District area. Under the
leadership of Comdr. Tova P. Wiley
assistant director of the WAVES,
the women in battalion formations
will march from the north side of
the Monument Grounds around the
base of the Monument to the Sylvan
Theater. They will be preceded by
color guard.
Martial music will be provided by
the Navy Band under the direction
of 1t. Charles Brendler, Navy, and
the WAVES Glee Club led by Gloria
Link, specialist second class, Naval
Reserve. 1t. Frances Rich, Naval
Reserve, will be mistress Of cere-
monies for the program. following
which battalions from the various
quarters in the area will sing some
of the traditional Navy songs.
The entire area surrounding the
grounds will be roped off for the
event. Because of the large number
of WAVES expected to attend
civilians wishing to witness the
ceremony must stand outside the
ropes Amplifiers, however. will be
provided to carry the music and
speeches.
In the event of rain, the Navy De-
partment announced that rally will
be held at $50 pm. tomorrow at the
Sylvan Theater.
Similar anniversary celebrations
will be observed by more than $4,000
other Navy women on duty through
out the country.
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