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Luncheon Honoring the Cast of "Blithe Spirit"

A U.S. Army Special Services Production

U.S.S. Griffin

Saturday, 1 September 1945.

Luncheon Honoring the Cast of 'Blithe Spirit', A U.S. Army Special Services Production, U.S.S. Griffin, 
Saturday, 1 September 1945.

Menu from the collection of Bill Hoagland, courtesy of his grand-daughter, Kim (Hoagland) Fowles.
Menu from the collection of R.H. "Bill" Hoagland,
courtesy of his grand-daughter, Kim (Hoagland) Fowles.

Luncheon Honoring the Cast of 'Blithe Spirit', A U.S. Army Special Services Production, U.S.S. Griffin, 
Saturday, 1 September 1945.

Menu from the collection of Bill Hoagland, courtesy of his grand-daughter, Kim (Hoagland) Fowles.
Menu from the collection of R.H. "Bill" Hoagland,
courtesy of his grand-daughter, Kim (Hoagland) Fowles.


WELCOME

"BLITHE SPIRIT"

The Crew of the U.S.S. Griffin takes pleasure in
greeting the cast of the U.S. Army Special Service Production

"BLITHE SPIRIT"

Mildred Natwick
Sgt. George Shaeffer             Capt. Allen Ludden
Sgt. Frederick Stover             Pfc. Werner Klemperer
Edna Lee Pegram             Pfc. Stuart Warrington
Peggy Fenn             Pfc. Robert Meskill
Lt. Eric Brotherson,             Sgt. Frank Walkowiak
U.S.N.R.             Pvt. Roger Webb
Cpl. Frank Rooney             Sgt. Bill Beynon
Mary Adams             Pfc. Ray Olivere
Janet Slauson            Pfc. Bill Rowe

We appreciate your efforts on our behalf and hope you enjoy your visit to the Griffin.


MENU

Fruit Cocktail
Cream of Pea Soup
Baked Spiced Ham       Pineapple and Raisin Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Boiled Cabbage and Carrots
Stewed String Beans
French Apple Pie
Assorted Dinner Rolls       Bread
Butter       Apple Sauce
Iced Fruit Punch


USS Griffin (AS-13) at anchor off San Francisco, CA, 22 April 1943.

Photo from the US Navy archives.
USS Griffin (AS-13) at anchor off San Francisco, CA, 22 April 1943.
U.S. Navy Photograph.

History of the USS Griffin (AS-13)

Submarine Tender USS Griffin in Australia during WWII

Photographs of USS Griffin (AS-13)


Thanks to Kim Fowles for contributing the images of the above menu to this web site!

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