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Editor R. B. DERICKSON '33 Capt. USN (Ret.)

February 1970

Editorial Assistant NANCY MORELAND

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Contributors HAYES, SCHRATZ, LARDNER, THALMAN Published monthly (July-August and SeptemberOctober combined) by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., 2601 Sisson Street, Baltimore, M d . 21211, W. F. Fitzgerald, Jr., Executive Director. Membership dues (Including Shipmofe), $10.00 per year. Subscription rote $10.00. Canadian and foreign subscriptions, $11.00. Single copies $1.00 each (for members additional copies are 50c each). Entered as second class matter at the post office.

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Defense

THE COVER SPAR, Seagoing Platform for Acoustics Research, during operations at sea ofF the Virginia Coast. SPAR is a 354foot-long research vessel. It is towed to the test site in the horizontal position by a tender. By taking on ballast, SPAR is upended for taking acoustic measurements. Its cigar shape makes it extremely stable in rough seas.

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The main laboratory and administration building.

N O L b y Capt. Frank V . Rigler, U.S.N. (Ret.)

A L P H A B E T I C A L H O D G E P O D G E is so freely used these days to represent almost anything that, to most persons, the letters N O L have little meaning. Even when translated to Naval Ordnance Laboratory, the role and importance of this activity in our total offense and defense is little realized.

T h e completion of fifty years of service, fittingly observed in October, presented an appropriate occasion to correct this situation, and to acknowledge N O L ' s many and continuing contributions.

In the field of naval weaponry, including nuclear weapons, antisubmarine warfare systems, safing, arming, and fuzing systems, counterinsurgency systems, mines, explosives, and aeroballistics technology, N O L has been pre-eminent in research, development, and test in its area of responsibility.

This is realized when considering that, within the past twenty years, it has completed and released to production more than two hundred new weapons and ordnance devices, twothirds of which currently are in service. In addition, a limited, but important, amount of basic research has been accomplished.

T h e Naval Ordnance Laboratory is located on a beautiful tract of 730 acres in White Oak, Maryland, a few miles from Washington. It is under the administrative control

of the Naval Material Command. In a modern complex of more than two hundred buildings, it utilizes sophisticated and unique equipment as one of the Navy's largest Research and Development activities. N O L ' s projects range from those in the ocean depths to outer space. A staff of over 3,000 persons pursues weapons development from the most preliminary basic studies to the point of readiness for naval, and other services, use. It is highly probable that no other research and development organization in the nation has as wide a variety or unique a collection of facilities for R & D in one plant.

The cornerstone of the main building of the present site of the Laboratory was laid by the late James Forrestal on August 15, 1946, when he was Secretary of the Navy. During the next three years, the major part of the complex was constructed.

Facilities and equipment still are being augmented and changed to keep pace with rapidly advancing weapon techniques. There is the Hydroballistics Laboratory for studying the behavior of underwater missiles. This unit includes a water tank 100 feet long, 35 feet wide and 75 feet high, with a capacity of one and three-quarter million gallons. Important in simulating the Mach number, range, and temperaSHIPMATE

SPAR alongside and horizontal

ture of hyper-velocity flight encountered in re-entry to the earth's atmosphere, and similar research, is the Laboratory's three megowatt arc tunnel. A 35-foot centrifuge, capable of developing 33 g's and enabling knowledge of how full-sized underwater shots will behave by triggering a tiny underwater explosion while the centrifuge is under acceleration, has proven its effectiveness. X-ray inspection techniques, particularly of large diameter solid propellant rocket motors, are developed through the use of the 10-million-volt Betatron, a major item of the lab's equipment. The huge Moored Mine and Antisubmarine Tank, a cylinder measuring 50 feet in diameter and 108 feet in height and used for investigating the characteristics of moored mines and antisubmarine weapons, was completed in 1956. The afore briefly identified facilities are examples of NOL's efforts to keep abreast of the times.

The buildings in the Magnetics Research Area are most interesting, having been made as free from magnetism as scientific construction permits. This activity provides means for conducting all types of magnetic measurements and is currently utilized for making pre-launch magnetic measurement tests of satellites as one of its tasks.

NOL has pioneered in aeroballistics research. Of tremendous value in this field were the two captured German wind tunnels which were first operated at Peenemunde. Later they were moved to Kochel in the Bavarian Alps and used for development of German missiles, including the V-2 rocket.

They were seized by the U. S. Army in May 1945 and assigned to the Navy's Bureau of Ordnance. Eventually they reached White Oak where, with the assistance of seven outstanding German scientists, they were installed and modernized. Redesign and enhancement has made it possible for NOL to pioneer studies capable of measuring aerodynamic drag, stability, and heating effects at speeds up to and beyond ten times the velocity of sound. Some of the well known missiles receiving direct support from the aeroballistics facilities of the laboratory include TARTAR, TALCS, SIDEWINDER, ATLAS, TITAN, and POLARIS. F E B R U A R Y ,

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The Undenwater Test Tank, 100 feet high and containing 1.5 million gallons of water, is used to study moored mines and to test other sophisticated underwater weapons. A movable platform, capable of arresting ordnance up to 6,000 pounds sinking at 20 feet per second, raises test items from the bottom for evaluation.

One of its unusual projects was preliminary design for the Navy's Seagoing Platform for Acoustics Research ( S P A R ) .

This is a 354-foot-long cylinder which when upended in water of sufficient depth becomes a stable platform for acoustics research. It is a 16-foot diameter instrument buoy that operates in a vertical position, six-sevenths submerged. It requires two support ships—one as a tender, the other as a target. SPAR has a 1370 tons displacement when horizontal, 1720 tons when in vertical position.

Another of the Laboratory's major contributions to AntiSubmarine Warfare was the concept of SUBROC, an underwater-to-air-to-underwater, submarine launched, rocket-propelled depth bomb for long range destruction of hostile submarines. Feasibility studies were conducted by NOL, and technical direction during its development was provided.

In the design of fuzes for bombs, rockets, and projectiles, the Laboratory has played a leading part. Practically all of the Navy's nuclear weapons include an arming and fuzing device developed by NOL. The casualties which have been eliminated as a result of the talents of NOL personnel in the field of safing should be a source of pride to them.

Since its modest start fifty years ago its activities have been closely and successfully associated with mines. It is now the Navy's sole developing agency for these weapons.

In 1918, incident to the successful World War I North Sea mine barrage of nearly 300 miles, the Bureau of Ordnance established a research and development facility known as the Mine Building, within the Naval Gun Factory organization.

This was subsequently augmented by a group occupying the same building called the Experimental Ammunition Unit. In 1929 a board appointed by the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance recommended the work of these groups be broadened to cover the whole field of Naval Ordnance. The Bureau approved this and thus the name, "Naval Ordnance Laboratory" came into being.

The 1.75 million-gallon Hydroballistics Tank permits testing of weapon systems in a controlled water environment. Some of the 157 portholes are visible from this inside view of the stainless steel tank.

Missile models con be fired down this 1,000-foot Hyperballistics Range at speeds up to 30,000 fps. The range can be pressurized to simulate any desired atmospheric density. Visible in the foreground is some of the photo instrumentation which records model flights.

In 1939 there were less than one hundred laboratory workers, and few of these were scientists and engineers. At that time the new magnetic mines being used by the Germans posed a very serious threat. Early in 1940, NOL was assigned the task of developing effective countermeasures, an enormous task requiring an intensive crash program, and establishment of a Mine Countermeasures Unit. By 1942 the problem was under control through degaussing methods realized through joint efforts of the British Admiralty and the Laboratory.

During World War II several administrative changes were made. Despite problems experienced in common with all agencies engaging in the war effort the Laboratory succeeded in meeting its added responsibilities to a more than acceptable degree. The two principal achievements of NOL during the war in the view of its first Technical Director, Dr. Ralph D. Bennett—who served as a captain, USNR, during several of his years there—were (a) the completion of a successful degaussing program, and (b) the design of approximately half a hundred different types of mines which were extensively used towards the end of the war. An example of the latter was "Operation Starvation," in which U. S. planes laid over 13,000 mines in Japanese waters in the spring and summer of 1945, and which sank or seriously damaged two million tons of Japanese shipping, almost completely throttling seaborne commerce in her home waters.

Before the end of the war the need for a new site became more and more important because of space and other limitations incident to its location in the Navy Yard. In 1944 a tract, the present home of the Laboratory, was purchased and

actual groundbreaking for the new plant at White Oak began in 1945. Actual transfer from the Gun Factory was completed in November 1950 when the Magnetics Materials Laboratory became the last NOL unit to join the family at the new location.

The dual system of military-civilian management established during World War II has remained little changed. Almost unique among naval establishments at the time of its inception, this two-manager system has found wide use in naval research and development facilities.

NOL operates several facilities for special category test and evaluation. An Acoustics Research Facility is maintained at Triadelphia Lake, Maryland. Also a facility is operated at Solomons, Maryland, for evaluation of mines and air-dropped weapons, thus helping to determine the reliability of prototype weapons under full scale sea conditions. Mines are evaluated at Fort Monroe, Virginia, where a NOL facility is maintained. Mines air-dropped and underwater launched weapons are tested at Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

It is of current interest to note that a number of NOL representatives have volunteered for the Vietnam Laboratory Assistance Program (VLAP) which was established by the Navy Department in 1967 in order to have competent technical men on the scene in Vietnam to assist the military forces with their technical problems. These volunteers receive no special in.surance and no hazard pay—only a differential for overseas duty and travel expenses. NOL was selected to coordinate the work of the East Coast naval laboratories.

Forty-two men from Navy laboratories across the country have volunteered and qualified as Lab Reps.

Captain George- G. Ball, U.S.N., is the present Commander of the Laboratory. Dr. G. K. Hartmann is its Technical Director.

In review it is apparent that the Naval Ordnance Laboratory has met and is meeting ably the mission outlined by Secretary Forrestal at the cornerstone-laying in 1946. He then said, "This laboratory will be the largest research center of its kind in the world. Broadly speaking, its mission will be to keep abreast of, and we hope, ahead of the best scientific developments of the present time."

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USS ANNAPOLIS rigged as a barkentine.

THE ANNAPOLIS - - - LAST OF SAIL b y R A d m . James K. Davis, USN (Ret.)

44CIR, he sez the wind ain't freshnin'. He don't know ^ nothin'."

Looking back, there was much more intended by this loud side-remark of the boatswain's mate of the watch. It was not just to annoy his arch butt and companion, the sailmaker's mate. He was alerting me of trouble ahead.

This was the moment when I first grasped that, years before that autumn day in 1916, the gunboat ANNAPOLIS had become the last stand for those hardy seafarers who still clung to serving in sail.

Either pushing, or into middle age, they- were deep-voiced, superbly disciplined, free of family, steel-muscled and even bearded—neatly, of course. Their liberty forays were infrequent but earthshaking when "seismographed" within a frame of peace and quiet.

Despite their flight from naval modernity, they had only achieved a compromise. Officially classed as a "composite gunboat," the ANNAPOLIS cruised with auxiliary steam powersingle screw. Moreover she had been converted from barkentine to schooner rig—all the way. The foreyard had been cast into limbo.

Nevertheless, life aboard evolved a dominant sense of service in sail. At sea our midget steam power served as a steadying influence for holding the course, as well as a tonic for upping the speed. Although habitually cruising "compositively," where there was any noticeable breeze sailing techniques governed. Sails were set to the most advantageous tacks. With a spanking following wind, sails set wing and wing and spinnakers rigged, close to fourteen knots had been logged.

Our usual ground gaining registered within the five to ten-knot bracket.

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cern when the duty boatswain's mate challenged the view that the wind "ain't freshnin'."

Dutifully and considerately, he was trying to draw my attention to the fact that the wind really had increased.

Fortunately I was able to bring the ship closer to the wind and gain ample sea room for rounding the Farrallones, and for heading toward warmer waters in the Pacific.

Since graduating from the Academy in June, I had served in an Atlantic coal-burning battle wagon as an engineering "J. O." This was the first time I had carried the long glass as a deck watch officer.

Many more times was I, an outstandingly immature and fresh-caught ensign, to be tactfully nudged to recognize developing problem situations by members of what must have been one of the most seasoned crews which the Navy has known in this century.

To see and sense the sureness and dynamism of this crew's handling of sails and rigging was truly a stirring experience.

A watch officer's command like "All hands shorten sail," or "Furl the topsails," or "Trice up the jib, jib-jib and flying jib" would trigger flawless, bang-up compliance. The basic command once given, petty officers pushed the action on deck and aloft by their own instant orders and vigorous doings.

"TAVORING winds soon brought the ANNAPOLIS on station in the Gulf of California. Topolobampo, a terminal for a minor railway, was the point around which our operations would revolve.

It was a time of stress. General Pershing's columns in pursuit of Villa, that half-legend of brigandage and revolution, had fanned the Mexican fires of resentment.

Commendably, our commanding officer, the late Captain Louis C. Richardson (USNA '97), then a lieutenant commander, had set up his own special mission: to promote good will toward the United States in the coastal communities of western Mexico.

In those pleasant pre-World W a r I days the naval list was snug and relatively small. Almost every officer either knew or knew about almost everybody else who wore the insignia of rank.

And "Laughing Louis" Richardson stood out. His overflowing energies were associated with the root of his nickname. His bellowing laughter and explosive vocalisms were a continual reminder that our small gunboat ran to only 168 feet in length, with a 36-foot beam. The crew numbered 140, packed into forward, low-overhead compartments. No loudspeaker was needed for the "word on high" to get through.

Yet despite close quarters, there was ample room up on deck for the nightly enjoyment of silent movies.

USS ANNAPOIIS officers, October 1917. From the left, front: Ens. MacManaman, Ohio Naval Militia; Dr. Omer; Lt. Olson; LCdr. Richardson; Paymaster Crissey, New York Naval Militia; Lt. Barbey.

Rear: Ens. Davis; Ens. Withers; Ens. Etheridge; and Ens. Scheck.

These cinema programs provided Captain Richardson with an ideal medium for furthering his mission of good will ashore. Accordingly the A N N A P O L I S embarked upon a barnstorming project, touching the towns of the Gulf, and a bit down-coast therefrom.

T h e adolescent charm of Mary Pickford, the wiles of Theda Bara, the romantic sweep of Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., the buffoonery of " F a t t y " Arbuckle, the hot pursuits and custardpie bullseyes of the "Keystone Cops" and the breath-takers of Pearl White in the "Perils of Pauline" were promising catalysts for dissolving dislike of the "Yanqui."

Simply structured and all-action, early silent films could be followed by all. Differing languages were no barriers.

Ports with piers available for going alongside were the easiest for barnstorming. A warehouse on the pier meant perfection. By invitation list, town dignitaries and wives were dinner guests in the cabin and wardroom. Then followed the movies, preferably to be viewed on the pier, or inside the warehouse. All of the townspeople were invited for the picture.

"Lights-on" breaks for rewinding and changing reels already had generated a need for interim entertainment. This need brought into being a gifted ship's orchestra. Musical instruments and talents were among the personal belongings of some of the crew. These tuneful interludes helped to soften native feelings. Soulful singing of old-fashioned songs helped still more.

After the first one-night stand, the better-image tour worked out a new wrinkle. W i t h good music, why not stage a dance after the movies?

Shipboard success was instant. Since liberty ashore for the crew was not feasible in troubled Mexican waters, the size of the orchestra billowed. Although melody still reigned in those times, strange instrumental jury-rigs began to appear and inject more rhythm into the scores. There were pots and pans, whistles, tubular contraptions, mouth organs, and even the banging of two sticks. Moreover, the dances required eyecatching decorations, signal-flag arrangements, seating facilities, and what not. T h e serving of refreshments became a ritual. All of this drew many more recruits.

Meeting the primary aim of our newly mounted missio these added features tended still further to thaw "shore-sid( iciness.

Soon we fell in with the local view that a dance shou! continue well on into the night. All officers but the duty officf attended, accompanied by the large "musico" and nocturna mess-cooking segments of the crew.

Provincial Mexican dancing we found to be somethin in the manner of a frenzied version of our American squan dance. Apparently it lacked any sustained organizational pal terns or controls. Flashes of the fandango and primitiv tribals headed off any conceivable lapses into monotoni Participants had no need for setting-up exercises.

One pleasurable, semitropical winter evening ran on an on. T h e captain finally announced that reveille for all hand would be rescheduled beyond the usual time. It was after si when we returned aboard. T h e bugle sounded reveille at hig noon—surely a high "something-or-other" in twentieth-cer tury U. S. naval history.

Perhaps the most colorful event in our coastal trooping occurred at Topolobampo, that center of our rambles. It wa a formal dinner-dance held for the ship's officers by the loc: officialdom. It was ultraformal. White ties and tails for th brass among our hosts, evening gowns for their wives, mes jackets and "railroad trousers" for the guest naval officers.

One feature reflecting the unsettled social conditions stoo out. The number-one subregional official, handsome, poise and sophisticated, still indulged in one strange variant.

Under his white, evening-dress vest he wore a belt. Froi this belt there loosely dangled, outside the vest, a loade pearl-handled revolver. Neither centrifugally, nor in an other way, however, did this elegant lethal appendage interfer with an effortless devotion to the fandango, the waltz and th fair sex. The pearl-handled weapon apparently was reserve for white-tie occasions.

IVTATURALLY, barnstorming was not our only activit) Fundamentally, we were a man-of-war. Training was th paramount duty. Drills were not slighted.

In sailing-ship tradition, the towering masts, with thei many variations of yards, booms, gaffs, sails, standing am running rigging, shaped the channels for training. Decl divisions were assigned to ma.sts, not to gun batteries.

Our battery was a conglomerate museum piece: six 4-incl (30 caliber, as I recall), four 6-pounders and two l-pounden Following tradition, the mainmast division was in charge o "Lew" (Lewis L.) Stedman ( U S N A '15), the senior dec: division officer. H e also acted as gunnery officer, plus fuzzily bestowed communications sideline. " V o n " (Albert E. Schrader ( U S N A '16) in my class headed the foremas division. All of the over-awing ground tackle, the trials of 36-foot bowsprit and a dolphin striker, as well as half of th four-inch battery, and all of the six pounders, lay within hi domain. As the junior of the three watch-officer ensigns, th mizzenmast division was my responsibility. There was th remainder of the "main battery," not to mention the height that holystone and brightwork polish must scale to maintai a ceremonial quarter-deck. For good measure, the two one pounder saluting guns were thrown in.

Unique perhaps in all of the era of naval gunnery sparke by the genius of Admiral Dahlgren, one outlying feature c the A N N A P O L I S ' ballistic efforts stands out.

Gun mounts for the 4-inch were of the earliest. Presumabb they had first blossomed in other craft. Not surprisingly, a accumulated and enormous lost-motion, rotational whip i the mounts posed no dwarfish obstacle. Pragmatically, thei had evolved what probably was an unprecedented gun-cre' billet, even more weighty than pointing and training.

Carefully chosen, this member of the gun crew, synchro: i/ing on hands and knees with the mount's axial turning would keep abreast of his task. H e would feed painstakingl selected soft copper strips into the voided spaces. These wei the spaces worn by time between the mount's geared trainir S H I P M AT

:ircle and the pinion gearwheel at the bottom of the vertical ;raining shaft. ^i So skilled did tlie "feeder-strip-midwives" become, that "•esponses to telescopic-sight aiming became dependable. Good ;arget-practice scores consistently confirmed the procedure.

Training, however, was not held to purely naval subjects.

Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels, by departmental ukase, ^ set up compulsory enlisted instruction in the "tliree R's" for ^those unable to prove by tests that they did not need it. Paradoxically, our supercompetent crew, sophisticates in the realm of Neptune, ran a high percentage for registering not too far from the fringes of illiteracy.

It followed that we three deck division officers, under the -direction of our deeply respected, quietly effective executive ^officer, Lieutenant Allen G. Olsen (USNA '08), would preside at mess tables in the crew's quarters. For the most part, ~Ave would engage in what amounted to first, second and third^rade tutoring. ^ The end result could have been a mixed blessing. Seeds of S;"sealawerishness" began to sprout at captain's mast.

- But dean of the primary grades, personnel manager, navigator and impresario for the barnstorming were not all our exec had to do. There remained that splitting headache of the first lieutenancy.

• IVrOT all of the tensions of responsibility were lodged above decks. The ANNAPOLIS did have a black gang. It was headed by Lieutenant (jg) Daniel E. Barbey (USNA '12) whose resolute character, professional competence and tremen: dous drive more than met the challenge. ;: Pre-Spanish War designs for steam propulsion in our early ::gunboats were of a period essentially before modern technical "advances to hard, long-wearing metals and to micro precision in mechanical assemblies. Upkeep and repair troubles far exceeded their incidence for plants built to later standards.

J But Dan Barbey was never happier than when facing a fttough one. Breakdowns were exceedingly rare. Relentlessly he was anticipating and forestalling difficulties. it In the staff areas, our supply officer. Lieutenant (jg) (SC) rMowat, and our stripe-and-a-half sawbones. Dr. Joy Omer, -apparently moved in spots free from the yokes of the nine--rteenth century. r Yet, even the supply officer ran into trouble. Our circuit,-riding beefboat became long overdue. We had run out of meat. ^ Abhorring vegetarianism, "Von" Schrader and I launched 7'a "strictly utility" fish-catching crusade. Drifting in a whale.boat, with every cast and almost immediately, there would be ' a strike. So fast did we haul in what we called red snappers, that soon we had a whaleboat, metacentric-height problem.

Ever after, I have wondered if the fish are still biting as [lavidly along that coastal reach north of the city of Guamas.

J When at Topolobampo, the railroad management provided ^us with section-gang handcars for hunting birds. We would ,;.pump and shoot, on and on. Within a few miles, our haul -would be enough to overwhelm the wardroom steward. t Also, on occasion the management would make available an engine and coach for the captain, wardroom, the ship's base.ball team and other athletic devotees. The rolling stock made .possible the enjoyment of the hospitality and companionship of the long established Mormon colony at Los Mochis, thirty miles inland. These fine Mormon farmers prospered by shipping their produce to San Francisco markets. In a similar : colony, not too far from Los Mochis, U. S. Housing Secretary George Romney then was a growing "ten-year-older."

Being a "Mexican athlete" at heart, with unbroken "radiator cluh" membership while at the Academy, I generally took the duty on Los Mochis visitation days.

On one such day, Admiral Dewey's funeral services were being held in Washington. As I presided over the firing of nineteen minute-guns at noon, my mind dwelt upon the underlying fitness that this ceremony should be taking place in the Gulf of California. Back in the 1870's, as a three-striper.

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Admiral Dewey commanded a vessel long engaged in charting the waters of the Gulf. We had met up with several coastal residents who proudly remembered contact in those days with the future Admiral of the Navy.

TN due course, our primary, show-the-flag mission ended.

Under a directive from Washington, we started scanning the mountains beyond the shorelines. It was a search for several slyly operating German radio installations, as envisioned by our naval intelligence. Before we found any, and in the midst of our peripatetic, short cruising runs and mountain climbings, the ANNAPOLIS was ordered to the Atlantic.

Some days after transiting the Panama Canal, heavy weather struck us, well south of Hatteras. It was on that nationally historic day, April sixth. We had just learned that we were at war with Germany. Thereupon our earlyvintage radio folded of its own accord for the duration. The ancients might have interpreted this and the weather as admonishments by the gods that a gunboat under sail should shun modern naval warfare.

At all events, we passed through the eye of an unseasonably early hurricane. Destroyers finally were sent out to look for us. An improvised sea anchor, the setting of three small stormsails, and eventual recourse to the "Rules for Maneuvering in a Storm" may have been what saved us.

But what really stands out in memory was that first 43degree roll. It was midnight. Wind and sea were steadily building up. Boats and deck gear already had been damaged.

During that initial 43-degree roll the paymaster's sizeable, very heavy safe took off from its wardroom moorings. With each succeeding roll, the safe would gather momentum and crash against one side of the ship's hull, then against the o])posite side on the return roll.

My first thought was momentarily paralyzing. "Scrappy" (Oliver C.) Kessing (USNA '14), my mizzenmast division predecessor, once inadvertently drove a lightweight chipping hammer through our metal-framed, but wooden, coppersheathed hull, fortunately, when in drydock.

Unforgettable was how some of the Navy's most experienced seamen, undeterred by terrific rolling, rapidly wove a network of stout heavy lashings, connecting stanchions, hatch coamings, eyebolts and other standing fixtures. Slowly the network closed in.

The safe's battering-ram potential ebbed. Finally it became securely lashed and immobile.

As we all heaved, and wove and missed getting crushed during the first stages of weaving the network, my thoughts kept reverting to a phrase, "the battering ram is metal, the wall wood."

This was written by Victor Hugo in his "Ninety-Three."

It was that stern story of how a 24-pounder carronade and carriage in a French Royalist, eighteenth-century man-of-war broke loose during a severe storm; how the gunner, incredibly brave and resourceful, brought the gun under control before its violent impacts breached the hull and sank the ship.

It will be recalled that Hugo highly dramatized the sequel.

The French "task-force commander" in a hastily assembled ceremonial, after the sea had flattened a bit. bestowed a highest-grade decoration for bravery upon the gunner. Then, he had this hero of distinction shot for negligence. The carronade had been sloppily secured before the storm.

Although there was no negligence, perhaps it is not too farfetched to compare the fate of our own gallant little craft to that of the French gunner in "Ninety-Three."

We had been heading for the Norfolk Navy Yard. Other gunboats would soon be patrolling around the Azores. But the gods of the ancients must have prevailed. We had not made it around Hatteras, and the ANNAPOLIS was ordered to Tampico, Mexico. There, we would guard the flow of petroleum, seaward by tanker, from the local oil fields.

A deadly, swing-around-the-hook kind of travail for the last refuge of a crew who only wanted to serve actively in sail.

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' T H E S E N A T E has approved $69.3 billion for the Defense Department appropriations bill for fiscal 1970, and the House has approved $69.9 billion for its version of the D O D appropriations bill.

There is little difference between these bills. Probably no legislation ever before Congress has been debated so long and so bitterly as this appropriations legislation, particularly when it was in the form of an authorizations bill. T h e final Senate vote on the appropriations bill was 85 for and only 4 against. This means that many Senators who opposed sections of the legislation decided not to have their names listed as opposing national defense. The House vote on its bill was 330 for and 33 against.

T h e House estimate of Defense Department appropriations, $69.9 billion, is $5.3 billion less than the estimate of D O D budget needs formulated in the spring of 1969, and $4.4 billion less than the D O D fund appropriated for fiscal 1969. This is the largest cut in D O D funds since 1954, when, following the end of the Korean war, defense expenditures were reduced.

Shipbuilding And Conversion

There is a general feeling that the Navy and its supporters were favored more than a little in the scramble for fiscal 1971 operating funds. In formulating the authorizations bill, the Senate approved $2,588,200,000 for shipbuilding and conversion funds in fiscal 1971, and the House approved $3,501,500,000, including the extra $1,000,000,000 for shipbuilding advocated by Representative L. Mendel Rivers (D.-S.C), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. In compromising the differences between the Senate and the House bills, the conferees permitted only $415,000,000 of Mr. Rivers' $1,000,000,000 to remain in the bill, making the final House version of the authorizations bill $2,973,300,000.

T h e House Appropriations Committee, in converting the authorizations bill into the appropriations bill, cut off the rest of Mr. Rivers' extra $1 billion for ships except for $152,700,000 for a third S S N 688 class nuclear-powered high-speed submarine, which was authorized by Congress in addition to the two in the President's budget, and $110,000,000 in advanced procurement for five more of these submarines.

The House Appropriations Committee recommended an appropriation of $2,588,200,000, the same figure as recommended by the Senate in its authorizations bill.

This is about three times the $820,700,000 appropriated for the fiscal 1969 Defense Department fund. It is $351,800,000 more than the shipbuilding fund proposed in the President's budget.

T h e proposed fiscal 1970 appropriation would fund the building of 14 new ships and the conversion of 17 other ships. The

by Fred Lardner

fiscal 1969 program provided for 6 new ships and 16 conversions.

Committee's View On Ships

The following comments are important, since the House Appropriations Committee has much to say, probably more than any other Congressional committee, about military appropriations. " T h e Navy has testified that of the 886 ships in the fleet as of June, 1969, about 58 percent were 20 years of age and over," said the House Appropriations Committee in its report on the fiscal 1970 appropriations bill. " T h e Committee fully appreciates and supports the need for the Navy to modernize its aging fleet in order to meet the ever-increasing Soviet naval threat. From a purely practical standpoint, however, the age of the fleet is relative. A ship's age is based on the birthdate of the hull and the age remains the same regardless of the amount of modernization and conversion work done to the ship. For example, the carrier U S S MIDWAY is presently undergoing extensive conversion work, estimated to cost $204 million. Even after this costly modernization is completed, the MIDWAY will still be classified as a ship in the 20years-or-older category. T h e age of the fleet, therefore, is not always a true test of its capabilities because modernization and conversion add years to a ship's life and enhance its ability to meet new and changing threats.

"Since World W a r II, the Navy has built or currently under construction about 570 new ships, plus conversion of some 360 ships. Of these totals, about 150 new ships and almost 50 conversions were still under construction as of early June 1969. In addition there were four new ships and 13 conversions from the fiscal years 1968 and 1969 programs yet to be awarded at that point in time. As a result of ship inactivations subsequently announced and with the addition of new ships to the fleet by June 30, 1970, the Navy estimates the percentage of ships in the 20-years-and-older category will be reduced to 46.7 percent. As other new ships in the shipbuilding program for fiscal year 1970 and prior years enter the fleet, this percentage should be reduced even further.

"In approaching the Navy's shipbuilding and conversion program for fiscal year 1970, therefore, and particularly in deciding not to fund the total Congressional add-on to the program, the Committee was mindful of the amount of shipbuilding and conversion work already underway and funded. T h e Committee was additionally influenced by the lateness of the date at which fiscal year 1970 funds will become available and by the need for fiscal restraint in spending. The Committee is also painfully aware of the deficit in the Navy shipbuilding and conversion

program. This deficit, amounting to about $850,000,000, with a potential of its being as much as $1.2 billion, is an aggregate of cost overruns on shipbuilding and conversion programs over a period of several years. If these ships, which have already been authorized and funded by Congress are to be completed, these additional funds will be required.

"In an effort to partially reduce the large deficit in the shipbuilding and conversion program, the Navy has had to eliminate the construction of new ships ' and conversion of others instead of adding these needed ships to the fleet. As to the reasons for the cost overruns, the Committee believes that it is imperative that planning and management of this important program be substantially improved. In the future, ships must be better planned and designed at the outset,. changes kept to a bare minimum, and subsystems and equipment for these ships should be planned and developed in time to meet the ship construction schedule in order to prevent cost overruns in later years." in 1970 Program

T h e amended budget would support an active duty fleet of 880 ships at the end of fiscal year 1970, compared with 886 at the end of fiscal 1969 and 932 at the end of fiscal 1968, and an active aircraft [ inventory ( N a v y and Marine Corps) of i 8,376 at the end of fiscal 1970, somewhat | less than at the end of fiscal 1969.

A number of new ships will join the fleet during this fiscal year, including 8 nuclear attack submarines, 15 amphibious warfare ships, and 12 escort ships.

T h e amended budget provides for construction of a third nuclear powered attack carrier, one nuclear-powered guided missile frigate, five destroyers, two general purpose assault ships, and two nuclear-powered attack submarines. It also includes funds to procure long leadtime components for five more nuclear attack submarines, three nuclear-powered missile destroyers, eight destroyers, and two general purpose assault ships. A total of 440 aircraft would be procured, including A-6 all-weather bombers, EA-6B electronic countermeasures aircraft, A-7 attack aircraft, P-3 patrol aircraft, and F-4 fighters.

T h e amended budget also proposes initial procurement of the Navy's new F-14A general purpose fighter, and continued development of the new carrierbased A S W aircraft, the S-3.

F-14; T h e House Appropriations Committee said the Navy is moving too fast into production of the F-14 aircraft. "The Committee does not share the optimism of Navy officials that the F-14 aircraft development represents a low-risk program," the committee said. " T h e aircraft has a variable sweep wing and the Committee is reminded of the problems the Air Force has had with the carry-through wing box on the F-111 aircraft. In addition, there is the need to incorporate later a new advanced technology engine into an existing airframe, a technique S H I P IM A l t

that has been found difficult with other aircraft in previous years." ^ The Committee eliminated $275,000,"•QOO for procurement of 6 production F-14 aircraft, and has added $146,000,000 to the Navy R. D. T. & E. appropriations for three additional research and develop^ ment models, for tooling and for test support. This action will not disturb the ex^ isting F-14 production contract options, the Committee said. » Helicopter Pilot Training

For several years the House Appropriations Committee has urged the Air Force - and the Navy to abandon giving pilots - training in fixed-wing aircraft before • their helicopter pilot training. This year - both Services told Congress they do not intend to comply with the Committee's • desires.

On the average, it costs $60,000 per • trainee to become proficient in a fixedwing aircraft prior to helicopter training.

• With both Services training about 1,000 helicopter pilots a year, about $60,000,000 is spent on this program annually. The Committee has ordered that this training be discontinued, and has reduced by $10,' 000,000 for each Service the funds used • in this program. ' Furthermore, the Committee says, the Navy and the Air Force should give serious consideration to permit the Army to train their helicopter pilots. The Army has the largest training facility, and could expand it. The Army has been training expert helicopter pilots, at an average - cost of $30,000, much less than similar training in the Navy and the Air Force.

- Ship Repairs

"I am also pleased," said Representative Joseph P. Addabbo (D.-N. Y.), "that the committee has approved my : recommendation that the Navy policy ' with respect to ship repairs be changed : to allow open competition for ship repairs within a 350-mile radius of the home port where repairs can not be done at home port. This change in policy will result, I believe, in a reduction of repair costs by encouraging competition and will bring relief to the New York-New Jersey area through a greater distribution of repair work."

However, getting bids on ship repairs and investigating the bidders for reliability, etc., would require much more time than dealing direct with a firm which has done good work for the Navy.

Furthermore, there is the danger of having thousands of crew members stranded far from home port. Senator Javits (R.N. Y.) succeeded in having this provision put into the bill by a 45-to-43 vote. But, after some other voting on this subject, the provision was taken from the bill, and by the same but reversed vote count, 45 to 43.

Plenty Of Money

-'According to Rep. George H. Mahon (D.-Texas), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Defense Department will have plenty of money availFEBRUARY,

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able for spending when the fiscal 1970 appropriations bill becomes law.

"There was a carryover into this fiscal year from the last fiscal year of about $39 billion of unexpended funds," Mr. Mahon told the House. "These are funds appropriated in prior years for such things as Navy ships, airplanes, and long leadtime items generally. These types of funds do not spend out in the year for which they are appropriated. So, while the Defense Department will not be entirely happy with the reductions made in this bill, officials will have available for all purposes during the current fiscal year, if this bill is approved, the total sum of about $109 billion."

Pay Hike? . . . When?

"The services have ample funds to pay military and civilian personnel in keeping with any increased pay scales until we are well into the next calendar year," said Rep. Mahon. Mr. Mahon mentioned $2.1 billion as the fund to cover the next military pay increases. Apparently the Bureau of the Budget has earmarked such a fund for pay increases.

The Senate has passed a Federal civilian pay raise bill providing the following percentage increases by salaries: $10,000 or less a year, 4%. $15,000 or less, 3%. $20,000 or less, 2%. Supergrades, 1%. Average increase, 3.2%.

Annual cost, $3.2 billion.

The House passed an entirely different kind of bill, providing postal increases of 5.4% retroactive to October, and 5.8% increases for classified and postal workers next April.

If the House should accept the Senate bill, the Senate bill might become law soon and pave the way for a bill increasing military salaries. However, the House has demanded that there be a conference on the Senate and the House bills. The conference will be held some time in January, and there is no telling what might result from it. President Nixon has threatened to veto the House bill, allegedly because it would cost too much and would deprive the President and Congress of most of their authority over pay increases, and would give this authority largely to employee union representatives and members of Congress and government officials influenced by them.

It is not entirely necessary to have a military pay raise bill, since under a 1967 law military pay can automatically be increased to the level of civilian pay increases. But such military increases would be across-the-board, and the Defense Department prefers selective increases, with the larger increase going to lower-ranked enlisted men.

M i l i t a r y Wives' Association

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"The Association staff has made recent direct inquiries to responsible officials in the Department of Defense and have been unable to elicit a definite response to the question of whether or not the department will support the widows' Equity Bill, H. R. 62226. The staff also states that all available evidence points to the fact that the DOD will only support a newly modified version of RSFPP. This will be the eighth revision of this extremely expensive plan in the past fifteen years. The fact that less than 15 percent of all service personnel eligible for the program participate in it provides unquestioned evidence, in the judgment of the Association, that RSFPP is a complete failure and will never be universally accepted regardless of any foreseeable modifications."

This is the Military Wives' Association talking, writing, urging service wives everywhere to join the Association to give service dependents a powerful voice on Capitol Hill and in top Pentagon offices. The only dependents who receive survivors' annuities are those whose husbands died while on active duty or from a service-connected cause, and they receive D i e payments, and those whose deceased husbands heid participated in the Retired Servicemen's Family Protection Plan. Widows receiving DIC or RSFPP payments are only about 20 percent of all service widows. What is needed is a broader program, one which might well replace Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and the RSFPP, and provide the assurance of survivor benefits to service wives.

Congress is now engaged in a broad investigation of survivor benefits and other fringe benefits. Whether you are active or retired, you can help provide your wife with adequate survivor protection by making her a member of the MILITARY WIVES' ASSOCIATION, P. O. BOX 1981, Annapolis, Maryland 2 1 4 0 1 . Send the Association her name and the $ 3 membership fee.

THE THIRD THURSDAY SOCIETY ' T ' H I S September marked the third anniversary of an experiment aimed at enhancing the professional growth of our officer body. During this period the small but

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T h e Society focuses attention on the many challenging books which a r e available on military and related topics. Each month the members of the discussion groups—there a r e six of these now—are issued a book which they a r e to read prior to the next meeting. A t the appointed hour on the third Thursday of the month, the members gather at the Officers' Club for a brief refreshment and social period before moving to a private room for discussion. During the ensuing hour, the chairmen-for-the-evening guide the groups in their probe of the author's theme by employing discussion techniques

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Stimulated by the challenge of new technology and strategic concepts, several officers saw the opportunity and the need for additional intellectual commitment within the Navy. In September 1966, a group of 5 officers from the staff and forces of the Submarine Force Commander at Norfolk met at the Commissioned Officers' Mess to discuss General A. Beaufre's An Introduction to Strategy.

Their procedure was a proven one, having been adapted from that employed by T H E GREAT BOOKS SOCIETY.

During the following dures were improved group grew to a size longer practical for all

and discuss the same book at the same time. So a second group w as formed within t h e Chapter to meet at the same time but to discuss alternate books. In the summer of 1968 t h e U . S. Naval Institute began assisting t h e Society in the acquisition of book sets and thereby solved a growing logistics problem while making an improved selection of books available. In October 1968 the second Chapter was formed in Arlington, Va., and procedures were worked out with the Norfolk Chapter for the sequential sharing of books. T h e Arlington Chapter grew rapidly in t h e succeeding year until it now comprises 3 discussion groups.

This chapter is the location of the rapidly expanding library of book sets. Some of the recent acquisitions include:

General C. DeGaulle—The Edge of the Szvord M. Halperin—China and the Bomb

year these proceas the fledgling where it was no members to study

Senator J. Fulbright—The of Power H.

A . Kissinger—American Policy

B. B. Fall—Last Reflections

The genesis of the Third Thursday Society was in the discussions held for relaxation aboard the USS LAFAYETTE during the tenth deterrence patrol of that ship. Here the officers have gathered before evening meal to discuss Mao Tse Tung's On Guerilla Warfare.

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winter Teams Adjourn For Holidays With Record Of 14 Wins, 10 Losses

Navy's indoor athletic teams hit the holiday break with a won-lost record of 14-10 in scattered pre-Christmas action.

The Midshipmen will get down to serious business in the nine winter sports when the Brigade returns after the first of the year.

Coach Dave Smalley's cagers had the busiest month, playing seven times with two more contests scheduled before J a n uary 1. After a promising 71-66 win over V.M.I, in the opener, Navy's basketball fortunes took a turn for the worse that the Midshipmen, as of this writing, still haven't been able to correct.

Another outfit that got up a good head of steam was Coach A r t Potter's squash team, a '-inner in five straight matches before the Christmas vacation. T h e other won-lost marks looked like t h i s : Fencing 2-0, Gymnastics 1-1, Pistol 1-0, Rifle 1-1, Swimming 2-1, and Wrestling 1-1.

One casualty of the pre-holiday action was Navy's wrestling string, which extended over 23 bouts without a loss. T h e Midshipmen suffered their first setback since February 1967, when Oklahoma, runner-up in the Nationals a year ago, handed Coach Ed Peery's lads a 26-5 setback in a doubleheader that opened up the newly-remodeled Navy Field House, freshly fitted with an attractive T a r - t a n surface.

The Oklahoma loss was more than balanced by the Midshipmen's easy 34-8 win over Eastern rival Syracuse and a record victory in the Coast Guard Tournament at New London, Conn. In the Coast Guard Invitational, Peery's outfit completely outclassed the field, bringing homer everything but the wrestling mats. W i t h a record high of 117 points, the Midshipmen were 51 in front of runner-up W e s t Chester in the team standings, crowned six individual champions, and had the Tournament's Outstanding Wrestler in first classman Ben Welch of Bakersfield, Calif., the 177-pound champion.

In addition to Welch, Navy titlists were Lew Mason of Moses Lake, Wash., at 126; Dale Stahl of Coon Rapids, Minn., at 134; Lloyd Keaser of Brooklyn Park, Md., at 142; Bob Christianson of Endicott, N. Y., at 158, and T o m Tomlinson of Spring Valley, Calif, at 167.

Eight Navy Lightweights Chosen To Eastern All-League Squad

Eight members of Jack Cloud's undefeated (6-0) Eastern championship 150pound football squad were selected to the All-League team chosen by the circuit's coaches.

From an attacking unit that rolled up 179 points, the players cited were end F E B R U A R Y ,

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John Fedor of Fairfax, Va.; guard Rick Alvarez of Charleston, S. C.; quarterback Rick Hormel of Washington, D. C.; halfback Jim Wall of Lakewood, Col., and fullback Mike Morrell of Camilla, Ga. End Allen Schaufelberger of Lemoore, Calif.; tackle Bob Berger of Jersey City, N. J., and linebacker Chris Dubia of Murray, Ky., were the Navy defensive players honored. Six additional Midshipmen appeared on the All-League honorable mention list.

Texas, Notre Dame, And Penn State Dominate Football All-Opponent Team

Three of the nation's top ten teams, all of whom saw action in post-season Bowl games, accounted for 20 of the 22 players on Navy's 1969 All-Opponent team chosen in late December.

Number one ranked Texas landed eight players on the Midshipmen's select squad.

Notre Dame had seven picks and Penn State five. Pittsburgh and Army rounded out the team with one selection each.

Six All-America choices, including defensive tackles Mike Reid of Penn State and Mike McCoy of Notre Dame, were represented on the All-Opponent list.

Penn State linebacker Dennis Onkotz and defensive back Neal Smith, Texas offensive tackle Bob McKay, and Notre Dame offensive guard L a r r y DiNardo were the other first team choices tapped by the Midshipmen.

As the outstanding back they faced in 1969, the Navy players cast a heavy vote for Army captain Lynn Moore, who ripped off 206 yards and scored two touchdowns in the Cadets' 27-0 windup win. Penn State's Reid, the 245-pounder who won the Outland Trophy as the nation's top lineman, was a popular pick as the outstanding player and outstanding lineman the Midshipmen met this past fall.

Navy's 1969 All-Opponent t e a m : O F F E N S E — Ends — Cotton Speyrer ( T e x a s ) and Tom Gatewood ( N o t r e D a m e ) ; Tackles—Tom Jackson ( P e n n State) and Bob McKay ( T e x a s ) ; Guards —Mike Dean ( T e x a s ) and L a r r y DiNardo ( N o t r e Dame) ; Center—Mike Oriard ( N o t r e Dame) ; Quarterback— Joe Theismann ( N o t r e Dame) ; Halfhacks—Charlie Pittman (Penn State) and Lynn Moore ( A r m y ) , and Fullback —Steve Worster ( T e x a s ) .

D E F E N S E — Ends — Bill Zapalac ( T e x a s ) and Bill Atessis ( T e x a s ) ; Tackles—Mike Reid ( P e n n State) and Mike McCoy ( N o t r e Dame) ; Linebackers—Dennis Onkotz ( P e n n S t a t e ) , Ralph Cindrich ( P i t t s b u r g h ) , and Bob Ol.son ( N o t r e D a m e ) , and Defensive Halfbacks —Neal Smith (Penn S t a t e ) , Mike Campbell ( T e x a s ) , Fred Steinmark ( T e x a s ) , and Ralph Stepaniak ( N o t r e D a m e ) .

1970 Navy-Air Force Game Awarded To Washington, D. C.

Navy and Air Force, meeting for the fourth time in a rivalry that started in 1960, will play in S0,000-seat Robert F .

Kennedy Stadium in Washington, D. C , next fall. T h e Navy-Air Force game is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 1970.

Speaking on behalf of the Naval Academy, Captain J. O. Coppedge, Director of Athletics, said: " W e are pleased to complete arrangements for our game with Air Force in what seems like ideal surroundings for a shakedown between two service teams.

Washington, with its large military population and burgeoning suburbs, presents a reservoir of football fans we hope to interest. " W e look for a close, hotly-contested battle between the two football teams next fall. The additional color and excitement that always surrounds a game between two service academies should help to make Navy-Air Force doubly atractive for local fans. T h e chance to see a good game, in an outstanding football facility, will, we hope, stimulate college football interest throughout metropolitan Washington and in the Maryland and Virginia suburbs.

"Another important consideration is that Washington is close enough to easily transport the Brigade of Midshipmen to the game and, at the same time, not greatly inconvenience our Baltimore and Annapolis Navy followers. " W e have not overlooked the fact that, in three previous Washington appearances, our Navy football teams are undefeated. This, naturally, did not come up in our discussions with Air Force but, now that we have signatures all the way around, is certainly worthy of mention."

Navy made its last previous appearance in the Nation's Capital on October 16, 1965, entertaining Pittsburgh in the same Stadium. Navy has also played George Washington and Virginia in the District of Columbia. Both contests were played in the old Griffith Stadium.

Navy defeated Pitt 12-0 in its most recent Washington outing four years ago.

The Midshipmen also toppled G W , 28-8, and Virginia, 26-7.

Football Halfback Dan Pike Receives Two Key Awards

First classman Dan Pike, co-captain of the football team from his halfback position, was named the recipient of two prestigious awards in recent weeks. Pike, the Midshipmen's top rusher this past fall, was one of 11 Scholar-Athletes honored by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame at its annual dinner in New York City. At the same function.

President Richard M. Nixon received the Foundation's Gold Medal award.

Pike was also awarded the Robert B. Smith Memorial Trophy as the Outstanding Player in the Washington, D. C , area. T h a t prize is presented annually by the Washington Touchdown Club.

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A rather unusual research p r o g r a m just came to light aiming to train wild animals and birds to replace humans (that's u s ) "in tasks that a r e dangerous, difficult, expensive, or boring." Suggested a r e aerial photography, gunnery, mine detection, search and destroy missions and steering missiles. H e r e certainly is a high-flying scheme to bring the w a r to pigeons and p a r r o t s as well as to the hawks and doves.

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It all started in a University of Mississippi ad placed in the local newspaper by its Biocontrol Systems L a b for a research assistant to help spend a three-year $600,000 A i r Force contract, as it has been expressed, to study ways in which birds can be made to stand up for America, to straighten up and fly right. Only the most ostrich-headed observer could fail to see that this had the blessing of Congress on national security grounds. Y e t the whole project, serious as it undoubtedly is, had its tail feathers pulled so that even Congressmen a r e n o w having .second thoughts.

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Area)—

VADM. FELIX L . JOHNSON, USN (Ret.) '20 (5289), Leonardtown, Md.

Vice President (Central Area)— RADM. JOHN E . KIRKPATRICK, USNR (Ret.) '31 (10277), Oklahoma Cit)-, Ok. Vice President (Western Area)— CAPT. J. L. P. MCCALLUM, USN (Ret.) '35 (11761), Seatde, Wash.

Past President— ADM. ROBT. B . CARNEY, USN (Ret.) '16 (4521), Washington, D. C. Executive Director— RADM. W . F . FITZGERALD, USN (Ret.) '21 (5912), Annapolis, Md.

TRUSTEES Superintendent's Representative— CAPT. THOMAS E . jAcacsoN, USN '47 (19165), USNA, Annapolis, Md. At

(To serve through

Large

Spring

Meeting 1970)

CDR. WILLIAM R . SMEDBERG, IV, USN

M R . H . R . DUDEN, JR. '47 (19003)

'51 (22237) RADM. J. W . CRUMPACKER, USN (Ret.)

Qp^ j ^ B VIKI^, (25101)

JR., USN '55

'31 (10294) (To serve through

Spring

Meeting

1971)

CAPT. C. H . BLAIR, USN '45 (16617)

LCOL. W . G . LEFTWICH, JR., USMC '53

CiPT. W. C. CHAPMAN. USN (Ret.)

CAPT. E . P. RANKIN, USN (Ret.) '37

(23456) '44 (15857)

(12728) (To serve

RADM.

JOHN

W.

AXLES,

through III,

Spring

USN

Meeting

CAPT.

(Ret.) '30 (9686)

1972)

C . TURNER

JOY, JR., USNR-R

'47 (19251)

LCOL. JAMES R . BOWSER, JR., U S M C

R A D M . ROBERT W . M C N I T T , USN '38

'52 (22789)

(12837) From Local C h a p t e r s

(To

serve

through

Spring

RADM. SCHUYLER N . PYNE, USN (Ret.)

'25 (7724), Annapolis CAPT. T . H . SUDDATH, USN HERBERT

1970)

'24 (7369), New York (Ret.)

(13135), Boston CAPT.

Meeting

CAPT. PAUL W . SIEGRIST, USNR (Ret.) CAPT. F . K . B . WHEELER, USN (Ret.)

'35 (11962), Peninsula I.

MANDEL,

USN

(Ret.) '38 (13155), New London

CAPT. T . M . D E L L , USN

(Ret.)

'21

(6087), Philadelphia

VADM. PAUL D . STROOP, USN (Ret.)

CDR. ROLAND

'26 (8167), Coronado CDR. H . W . BURNETT, JR., (SC) USN (Ret.) '43 (15665), Detroit LCDR. E . R. QUADY, USNR '43 (15800) Los Angeles

'04 (2653), San Franci.sco No one as yet elected from Seatde Chapter RAdm. R. P. HUNTER, USN (Ret.) '31 (10130), Washington. D. C.

F E B R U A R Y ,

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R . Rices, USN

(Ret.)

It hasn't been widely discussed but the N a v y also investigated a similar project in a hush-hush p r o g r a m back in W o r l d W a r I I aimed a t training pigeons as guidance systems for bombs and armor-piercing shells.

A s I recall, a m i r r o r lens system superimposed the view of an enemy ship over a cob of corn and the pigeon, trained to peck at the image, pecked right or left as the image varied and thereby corrected the guidance.

This certainly sounds plausible but there were difficulties: the "peck to peck" ratio was too low for sensitive guidance; loading the pigeon just before firing tended to slow down turret crews ; it w a s tough to prevent the pigeon from eating before firing and nearly impossible to get him to start eating immediately after the rude shock of being fired from a turret. I t w a s also very hard to build up a good experienced crew of trained birds, veterans of more than one salvo. Morale seemed to suff^er; they felt the life was not for the birds.

T h e N a v y got away with it in wartime but Congress is far more cagey today and t h e Air Force p r o g r a m is in deep trouble, not only from the watchdogs on the Hill but the Audubon Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals both ruffled their feathers, the latter claiming "it was the work of birdbrains—a crowning idiocy of o u r times." T h e whole idea w a s probably the brainchild of a couple of chicken colonels w h o a r e no longer in the roost and who probably thought it was no more for the birds than a lot of other leftwing or r i g h t - w i n g ideas we hear about.

Actually we hear that the Russians have not only hardened their birds but mirved them. T h e y even claim to have developed a variant of the Great N o r t h e r n Shrike larger than any we have. M r . Laird claimed they are going not just for p a r r o t y but for a first Shrike capability.

W e realize that there's quite a future in training wildlife for t h e assignments specified in the contract. W e certainly can't downgrade the work of the K-nine corps, the seeing-eye dogs and t h e carrier pigeons of previous eras. I've heard privately from several of o u r correspondents, in fact, that they find a little Old Crow helpful even in writing a Shipmate column.

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SHIPMATE COPY DEADLINE

April Copy due at Alumni House 10 February May-Copy due at Alumni House 10 March

ALL HANDS WHY AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION?

What does it accomplish?

To appreciate the programs and goals of the Naval Academy Alumni Association it is first necessary to understand why there is such an organization.

The primary purpose of any alumni association is to provide service to its parent institution—a service rendered to repay in part the debt owed by every alumnus for his undergraduate education and training, and rendered also in support of the concept that with the privilege of education goes the obligation to help others.

The Naval Academy Alumni Association has an added, and important, responsibility to render loyal service to the Academy. With due recognition to the splendid officers who are coming into the Navy from other than the Naval Academy, it is to the Academy that our country must look for the hard core of motivated, professional officers who dedicate their lives to careers in the naval service. Competition is keen in all areas—appropriations, admissions, public relations— and the Academy cannot afford to sit back and rely only on past glories and reputation.

To keep the Academy in a favorable position support is needed. What support is more appropriate than the organized effort of those who are former midshipmen, the Naval Academy Alumni Association?

The Association supports the Academy in every possible manner, including tangible assistance to such projects as the Blue and Gold Program, Operation Information, Naval Academy Foreign Aflfairs Conference, the Academy's admissions program, candidate guidance, public relations projects, dissemination of information, etc.

In addition to operational support, the Association hopes, by increased membership and expanded fund raising, to render greater financial aid to help close the appropriations gap between funds needed by the Academy and funds actually appropriated for the Academy by the Congress. Little appreciated because of the natural assumption that Uncle Sam provides all needs, the actual short-fall in funds is a very real problem.

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Other activities of the Association—all aimed toward either direct or indirect support of the Academy—include maintenance of files and records on all former midshipmen, administration of Homecoming Weekend, assistance at class reunions, service and guidance to class and chapter organizations, and publication of the annual Register of Alumni and the ten-times-per-year magazine Shipmate. Repository of the most complete file of information on Naval Academy alumni and the only source with respect to resigned persons, the Naval Academy Alumni Association daily provides answers to legitimate inquiries from individuals and organizations, both government and private.

The Register of Alumni is the only publication in the world which lists everyone who ever took the oath of office as a midshipman or naval cadet—graduates, nongraduates, living, deceased, active duty officers, retired officers, and resigned alumni.

It includes addresses, and biographical and historical information.

Shipmate, this magazine, goes automatically to all members of the Association. It is the main channel of communications between the Academy and classes, the Academy and individuals, between class organizations and classmates. It includes feature articles of Navy and Naval Academy interest as well as voluminous class notes and chapter news.

All alumni are urged to join the Naval Academy Alumni Association and experience the satisfying sense of belonging to the group of ex-midshipmen who, by organized effort, are contributing service and support to the Academy, and at the same time are deriving much personal pleasure by continuing a close contact with others of common bond—former shipmates, classmates and friends.

WASHINGTON CHAPTER SUPPORT

Among the first to respond to the annual request for contributions in support of the Alumni Association's efforts to provide greater services was the Washington, D. C , Chapter. This Chapter, one of the most active and always a tower of strength in supporting the Naval Academy through the

Alumni Association, forwarded a check for $2,000.

This most generous contribution will provide significant aid in the furtherance of the National Association's programs. A letter of sincere appreciation and thanks was addressed to RAdm. R. P. Hunter '31, the Washington Chapter's president.

NOMINEES FOR 1970 ELECTION

In compliance with Article VI, Section 1 of the By-Laws of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., the nominating committee headed by Cdr. William R. Smedberg, IV, USN, has submitted the following slate of candidates for the Association's 1970 spring election.

Nominations by petition may be submitted to the Board of iTrustees, Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. 21402, not later than 15 February. A petition for nomination must be signed by at least 50 members.

FOR VICE PRESIDENT (Eastern Area) Adm. George W. Anderson, Jr., USN I (Ret.) '27, Washington, D. C. FOR VICE PRESIDENT (Western Area] VAdm. Paul H. Ramsey, USN (Ret.) '27, Coronado, Ca. FOR TRUSTEES AT LARGE (Eight nominated to fill four vacancies) Capt. Lucien Capone, Jr., USN '49, Washington, D. C. Cdr. Samuel O. Jones, Jr., USN, '51, Washington, D. C. Mr. Stanley W. Legro '59, San Diego, O. Lt. Thomas C. Lynch, USN, '64, Annapolis, Md. Cdr. Lawrence A. Mayer, USNR, '44, Kentfield, Ca. Capt. Robert H. Robeson, Jr., USN, '46, Washington, D. C. Lt. Thomas A. Shields, USNR, '61, Watertown, Ma. Lt. William H. Vonier, USNR, '51, Hartland, Wi. SHIPMATE

CLASS NEWS

by her husband Capt. Claude F. Bailey, USN (Ret.) '34, a daughter Mary, a son Max, a grandson and a sister Mrs. H . J. Adams (jean Burke). The class sends sincere sympathy to Marguerite and the family.

Friends, classmates and shipmates will be glacl to hear news of Adm. Alan G. KIRK's family. His widow Lydia has recently had her first suspense story, The Man on the Raffles Verandah, published by Doubleday.

Roger Kirk, a foreign service officer, returned from a tour of 18 months at our Embassy at Saigon and is currently assigned t(3 duty in the State Dept. Marian is married to Dr. John Appel and lives in Philadelphia. Deborah is married to Mr. Peter Solbert who heads the European branch of his New York law firm; they live in Paris.

There are 12 grandchildren.

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Sec'y, Capt. W. D. Chandler, USN (Rel.) 2029 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Washington, D. C. C. 2C008 Washington, D. 20 Harry W. H i l l , USN (Rel.) Corr, Sec'y, Adm. Ha 201 Prince George SI 401 Annapolis, Md. 21401

At the November class luncheon it was Sec'y, RAdm. C. W. Fisher, USN (Ret.) decided to send a copy of Shipmate as a gift P.O. Box 1101, Carmel, Calif. 93921 from the class to each of our class widows who is not a present subscriber for the first With regret we report the death of Martha six months of 1970. We hope this will broadEgerton King, widow of F.Adm. Ernest J. en the base of our news service and thereby KING, USN (Ret.). Mrs. King died 6 make this column more interesting to more Dec. in the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Gravepeople. We are also bringing the Register side services were held in the Naval Acadof Alumni up to date on all our widows' emy Cemetery. addresses.

A native of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. King is survived by seven children, Mrs. Elizabeth It was also voted at this luncheon to give van den Berg of Webster Groves, Mo.; Mrs. to the Eleventh Company of the Brigade the Eleanor K. Hempstead of Washington, sum of $100 for some redecoration of their D. C ; Mrs. F. H . Smith Jr. of Washington, wardroom, for which we are the sponsor.

D. C.: Mrs. John M. D. Howard of New "C. Q." W R I G H T reports that in NoB I R T H D A Y S IN FEBRUARY York City; Miss Florence King of Washvember he had a successful operation for Best wishes to McCabe on the 10th, ington, D. C.; Mrs. James O. McReynolds Braisted on the 12th and Oldendorf on the removal of a small skin cancer. He is fine of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif, and Cdr. Ernest now, except that "arthritis bothers me, but 16th.

J. King Jr., U S N (Ret.) '45 of WashingI keep working at something, and that ton, D. C.; 14 grandchildren and one great Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN helps." About 500 feet from the big house, (Ret.), 5509 Grove St. grandchild. they have built a small house for the grandChevy Chase, Md. 20015 children, and "things are much quieter." irr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey 0. Thomas 725 West Boulevard, Kokomo, Ind. 44901 Sec'y, Adm. John H. Hoover, USN (Rel.) Betty Meigs was off again in mid-Decem5004 Scarsdale Rd., The last month has brought news of the ber for a couple of weeks with her sister in Washington, D. C. 20016 Boston. death of two 1910ers, each of whom will Mort DEYO and Leila were coming to We regret to report the death of C. R. leave a big gap in the ranks of those remainthe Tecumseh Apartments in Annapolis in CLARK in Washington, D. C , on 6 Dec, ing. following a long illness. Burial was held in Commodore Frederick G. (Red) R E I N - January for at least a month. He is making Plattsburgh, N. Y. ICKE died at St. Albans Naval Hospital, a tape recording for the Naval Institute ReBrooklyn on 22 Nov. He had undergone search Library regarding some of his naval surgery some three weeks earlier, and was experiences.

Sec'y, Cdr. Allan G. Olson, USN (Ret.) El Miradero, P. 0. Box 131 Bernhard and Elsie BIERI have gone to thought to be recovering normally when Bonita, Ca. 92002 pneumonia suddenly developed. Our sym- Texas for the winter, stopping en route for pathy goes out to Nan, his widow, who lives a visit with their son in Austin. Their adAlex (Ben) C H A R L T O N and hisvvife at 116 E. 68th .St., New York City 10017; dress is 4600 Ocean .Ave., Corpus (Thristi, continuing their active and interesting life in son Rogers of 1100 Park Ave., New York Tx. 78412.

San Miguel de AUende, Mexico. They are City 10024; and daughter Ann R. Peabody After Christmas Bob and Marion taking the writers' workshop course at the whose husband is in the diplomatic service.

H I N C K L E Y planned to fly to the west institute four days a week. Mrs. Charlton Burial was in the Naval Academy Cemetery is in charge of the hospitality hour at the with simple graveside services. Charlie coast, where they will board a steamer for a trip to New Zealand and Australia. library which follows each Sunday's house Moore represented 1910.

George McMILLIN writes, "Arthur Rood and garden tour. As many as 100 guests atRed's service in W W II as Director of recently returned to Pacific Palisades after tend these gatherings to enjoy refreshments and social contacts. They also had the Port of New York was a distinguished a long visit to his daughter in Michigan. He an interesting interlude at Easter time in one. Since his second retirement he has been .seems to be in excellent health." George one of the prominent New Yorkers—spon- celebrated his SOth birthday on Thanksgiva trip to Guatemala. soring and promoting many patriotic organ- ing. We few remaining septuagenarians send The reference to Guatemala recalls my own izations USNA alumni groups. His you our heartiest congratulations. experience when as a passed midshipman, name hasand appeared as a director or I was one of 20 officers selected to accom- adviser of usually such worthwhile Certainpany Adm. Swinburne, personally, when he ly he is one of 1910's best groups.

Sec'y, Como. R. S. Wentworth, USN (Ret.) contributions to was entertained by President Estrata 1922 Carrollton Rd. naval traditions we read about as midCabrera. It was a fabulous experience and the Annapolis, Md. 21401 shipmen. created a lot of good will for the USA. Snow ALDEN, who has moved to a rest Capt. Howard Kirk L E W I S , whom we Mrs. Briggs McClain of Coronado is leaving for San Francisco for a short visit, and affectionately dubbed "The Chink" so many home in Winter Park, Fla., has some diffiwill return by way of Oxnard, Ca., visiting years ago, and one of our real "savoirs," culty in moving about, but is much interher son J. F. McCHain Jr. H e r grandson, Lt. died of a heart attack in Honolulu on 2 Dec. ested in the activities of his classmates.

McClain III, is stationed in the Polaris sub By his wish his ashes were scattered on the Margaret is now living at 500 Osceola Ave., high seas he loved so well. His widow, Ethel, Winter Park 32789.

DANIEL WEBSTER. H e has been stationed in lives at 974 Waiohinu Dr., Honolulu, Hi. Lawrence B I S C H O F F planned to move Honolulu since the first of the year.

96815. Daughter Carol (Mrs. Forest Car- to the west coast and gave up the house in lisle) and her children live nearby—as does which he had lived for 28 years. UnfortuSec'y and Treas., son, Howard Jr. Youngest son, Bill, is on nately, before he could move, he had to go RAdm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.) 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W. the mainland. to the hospital. He will now go to El Paso.

Washington, D. C. 20008 On 10 Dec. Dr. Daniel L. BORDEN, one We regret to report Marion Greenman The regular December luncheon was held of our most distinguished classmates in passed away very suddenly on 3 Dec. in at the Army and Navy Club on the ninth civilian life, died in Washington, D. C , after Washington. She was buried on 5 Dec. in with the following attending: Belt '08, Bow- a long illness. Interment was held at Chau- the Naval Academy Cemetery alongside man '09, Braisted '09, Edgerly '10, Gillam mont, N. Y. He is survived by his wife Bill. The class extends its sincere sym• '10, Moore '10, Platt '09 and Robertson '09. Pauline S. Borden of 20 Kalorama Rd., pathy to Pierce, Bill and Mary.

On 23 Oct. a daughter was born to Mr. N.W., Washington, D. C , and two sons Sec'y, Capt. John I. Hale, USN (Rel.) and Mrs. Jefifrey E. Strout—Jennifer Elaine. William L. and Richard L. Borden.

4205 Oliver St. N.W., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Dan Borden was a colonel in the Army i Jennifer is the granddaughter of Col. and Corr. Sec'y, Capl. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.) Mrs. W. W. Smith Jr. and the great- Medical Reserve and a prominent Washing10231 Vivera Dr., La Mesa, Ca. 92042 granddaughter of Poco and Betty. Our con- ton surgeon and professor of surgery for Y'our secretary will be pleased to receive many years. Classmates will remember Dan gratulations to the family. information or other material that might be A recent letter from Charlie MORRISON as a plebe and at our SOth class reunion.

What a flood of memories that overtakes of interest to the class. reports the death of Mrs. Mary Claire LCdr. H. A. Spanagel Jr., NASA RecovBailey, (laughter of Max and Marguerite us as we think of the 64 years we have had DeMOTT. (Marguerite is now Mrs. Pierre the privilege of calling these three fine men ery Unit, Cape Kennedy and his brother Robert J. Spanagel, Norristown, Pa., gave a T. Lakins.) Mary Claire is also survived our friends.

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reception and dinner at the Washington Navy Yard Officers' Club on 22 Nov. in honor of the golden wedding anniversary of their parents, Dutch and Peggy SPANAGEL. We wish Dutch and Peggy many more happy years—and may these years all be golden—the years we are now living.

The Vinson Hall contingent of '14 now consists of Charlotte Cochrane, Bea Corn, Betty Jones, Polly Marron, Peggy Thomas and Fred EARLE. Fred reports that he is well satisfied with his residence in Vinson Hall and that the residents with whom he has spoken seem also to be happy with their surroundings and with the friendly attitude of all. Peggy Thomas has her mother with her and she is as active as the youngest of the young.

For January, Happy Birthday Greetings are extended to Charles F. (Savvy) MARTIN. For February, best wishes for a happy birthday are extended to McGuigan, Herbert Ray and Alfred Tawresey.

We wish these classmates many more.

Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Rel.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. M. W. Hutchinson, Jr. 6 Acton Place, Annapolis, Md. 21401

We were glad to get a letter from a truly "good Sport," Mackey L E W I S , of Dallas, Tex. "Y'ou are doing a swell job—keep it up—we appreciate it I I feel fine! After my massive stroke in 1965, I spent nearly seven months in the Air Force Hospital, Carswell, at Ft. Worth, wonderful care and they helped me to walk again. I am now partly paralyzed in legs and hands. Surely miss my yearly cruises with my real sailor's wife, Nancy Lee. She has been wonderful I Miss my trips to the lake to fish, miss driving my car and miss being able to write, but with all things considered, I have plenty to be thankful for. Love and best wishes in all things from both of us, Nancy Lee and Mackey." (How many of us could be such good sports!)

A Thanksgiving day postcard from Horse P E N N O Y E R in Las Vegas: "This is how I like my 'turkey' on Thanksgiving these days. The Follies proved to be a truly great spectacular and the best in town, but in some respects I have forgotten 'why.' Hope you and Mardie can join forces with us here some day. I recommend the Tropicanna above all on the Strip. Tried to get Rafe to join us, but he didn't."

Speaking of Rafe, here is a letter from him: "That snapshot of the plebe football team in 1911 in the Sept.-Oct. Shipmate has caused me to write to you to say that the Bates shown there was J. F. Bates, now deceased. As he does not look like me, many Navy friends in this area have asked about it. My reply is that this was the class team, whereas I, although only a plebe, was on the Varsity, at this time.

"I have just returned from a motor trip to Mt. Tremblant Lodge in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec Province, Canada.

Since this was the season to see the foliage, I had a most pleasant trip. The foliage in Vermont was beautifully brilliant, whereas that in Canada seemed to have passed its peak. The highways are wonderful and, therefore, the driving is relatively easy. I commend it to any of you for next year.

"You will perhaps be surprised to hear that the son of our classmate, L. V. Armstrong, is here as a rear admiral commanding a Destroyer Flotilla. His wife is lovely.

You may also be surprised to hear that the charming daughter of another of our classmates (Spig F I E L D ) is here and happily 16

married to Capt. H. G. Leahy '41—now in real estate. Truly, I am becoming aged!

"I am still in Newport, R. I., where I remain for about seven months of the year (May to December). In late December I head for California, and use the next four months to get shipshape for the following Newport summer, and travel. This past winter I visited Hawaii, Pebble Beach, Palm Desert, Coronado, La Jolla and many places in Oregon. And, of course, the San Francisco-Sacramento area, where I am a long time member of the Bohemian Club and where I have numerous relatives. I had the good fortune to see Swede and Emily Overesch, Harry and Ann Campman, Ralph and Belle Mitchell, Frederick and Peggy Pennoyer, Vincent and Emily Godfrey (he was just recovering from a very serious operation) and finally Ralph and LaRene Christy. I also saw many other Naval Academy graduates, who with their wives were all in very fine health. I was properly impressed! I missed Red Thomas, who, as you all know, has lost his wonderful wife, Mary.

•^ am still president and chairman of the house committee of The Clambake Club, one of Newport's finest clubs, but, since I have held these positions for many years, I am planning to retire. The members object strongly, largely because we have been 'in the black' for all ten years, with very limited raises in operating costs to members.

"I hope that all goes well with you. Certainly our entries in Shipmate have generally been very good indeed. Rafe BATES." Mrs. Janet Riddell Perry, widow of our deceased classmate, RAdm. Benjamin F. PERRY, USN (Ret.), died 9 Sept. in the Lake Highlands Nursing Home, Clermont, Fla., after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held 11 Sept. in Clermont. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Ben F. Perry Jr. of Leesburg, Fla., and R. T. Perry (USNA '50) of (iharlestown, S. C , and five grandchildren.

Ed IZAC of Washington, D. C , writes: "I am sending this to you after noting a few strong suggestions in the 1915 column of Shipmate! (We hope others in the class noted them too!) We have had an unusual year—first my bride of 54 (plus) years suffered a slight heart attack in the early summer, but is better now. Then our youngest daughter Suzanne, with seven small children and another child due in November, lost her husband LCol. Eugene Smallwood on 8 Sept. He had been on duty at the Pentagon the past 3 years, and being Infantry, asked to be sent to Vietnam. He was there only six weeks, as senior advisor to a Vietnamese regiment. On returning from a conference in Saigon with his second in command, both Americans were shot and instantly killed by a Vietnamese guard, who then turned his gun on himself and committed suicide. The child was born 22 Oct. "For many years now, my Agnes and I try to take a freighter to the Mediterranean every January. Last year, owing to the strike of American stevedores, we were unable to get a ship out, so went to Montreal, where we were more successful. After 42 days we arrived in the Adriatic and made our way back to Rome. Then we had to see how the 1967 war had affected life in the Holy Land, so flew to Tel Aviv. Well, the Christian shrines are so far untouched.

The Sea of Galilee is warm and beautiful as always, and no shooting was seen. Jerusalem has been freed of the line of sentries along the wall of the Old City and the opposing strong points of the Jews outside the walls. The section near the Old Wailing Wall has been cleared of all building and

there is a steady procession of Jews going there and returning to their part of Jerusalem. Hundreds of rabbis are to be seen on the streets at all hours, and in adtlition to the native Jewish population, there is a tremendous influx of tourists apparently from all over the world, but especially from the U. S. "This year we will probably take a Yugoslav ship and end up at Rijeka (Fiume) and then head for warmer parts. Perhaps the Costa del Sol. It is warmer there than the rest of Europe. Tell Sam Jenkins his old hangout around Malaga and Torremolinos— in fact the whole coast from Cartagena to Gibraltar is, or was last year, completely overrun by Germans, Swedes, English and our own American compatriots. We gave up going to the Canaries a few years ago because of the influx of the north of Europe people with plenty of dough and no desire to spend the cold days at home. Oh, why did we ever give up the Isle of Pines?"

Joseph H. Chadwick

'15

"Commander's Day" was celebrated at Chadwick School in Rolling Hills, Calif., on 1 Nov. when the new athletic stadium, costing a quarter million dollars, was named after Joe CHADWICK. Joe and Margaret established the Chadwick School in 1935 and deserve many kudos as pioneers, educators and innovators. They retired from the faculty several years ago. To quote from the Headmaster's address : "The Commander is, and will always be, at Chadwick School a link to the past, a reminder to us all of personal distinction, and finally a spur to us never to disgrace the school to which he gave his name. He and his wife, Mrs. Margaret Lee Chadwick, by establishing this school and guiding it through its formative years, by putting the imprint of their personalities on it, have given something priceless for the benefit of us and of those yet unborn."

A letter just came from Claude C V I C K R E Y : "Just thought you might like a report on who was at the Army-Navy game from our class. I save Rafe Bates, Ike Schlossbach, Dave Collins" son and grandson. Glen Easton's son and grandson, and Blanche MacCaffrey. I came with my granddaughter. Usually Swede Overesch and Stew Clark are there with their wives, but were missed this year. However, we had a better turnout than any other class around our time. Sorry you couldn't make it. Also sorry I can't make the 'Ends of the Earth' dinner this year."

Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.) 611 West 40th St. Baltimore, Md. 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapline, USNR (Ret.) 1327 Inspiration Dr. La Jolla, Ca. 92037

Now that the excitement, chores, travel, etc., of the holidays are over for this year we trust that all who read this are once again back to normal and enjoying the calm of the aftermath. We also wish to thank all for the greetings and good wishes received during that period.

SHIPMATE

The title of esquire isn't much in use in this country these days. In a way that is • too bad, for how else could one so well describe by title the standing of many of our retired graduates and others who through their interest and efforts in smaller communities have made themselves valued and respected citizens in their retirement localities? Two such deserving gentlemen : who well fit into this category and whose activities since retirement may not be fully known to all of us liave been reported on recently by other classmates who had the opportunity of visiting with them.

The first such is Herb J O N E S , Esq. of Litchfield, Conn., who was visited by Red KE.'\DY last fall. Red's letter telling of this visit is reported verbatim: "On 2 Oct. I travelled by train from New Y'ork to New Haven where Herb Jones met me. We drove on to his home in Litchfield.

"Litchfield is a planned community laid out, I believe, about 1790. The streets are wide and shaded by beautiful arching elms and oaks with a maple here and there. The colors were superb. Herb's home is one of those beautiful buildings built about 200 years ago, but maintained, altered and added to so that every comfort is available and yet the dignity of the colonial architecture is still dominant. Herb and I had lunch in his dining room with a lighted fire to warm us as we sipped a bit of gin and then had a delicious meal.

"We then visited the Reeves house where Judge Reeves established the first law school in the U. S. There were many famous graduates. The school was closed about 1835, a few years after Judge Reeves died. The building is now a historical monument and maintained by gifts from law schools from all over the country.

"Next we went to the Litchfield Museum, a model for interest and ingenuity in display. .\s we walked along. Herb told me of the great community interest in maintaining high standards and historic values. Only by questioning Herb was I able to bring out that in each of these activities Herb's hands were present as the leading citizen and the master thinker. Why not?

"Herb is an amateur artist, soon perhaps to become a professional. A few years ago he took up sculpture and in his home there are rnany beautiful pieces of his work. He promised to let me know when he has his first show. I was with Herb a total of six hours, every minute of which was full of pleasure and interest. We talked of Academy days, war days, P. G. days, and all the years since then. Herb is a delightful companion and a fine gentleman, and God bless him for his interest in today and the future.

His attitude is inspiring."

In a later letter Red gave the reason for his new address. He says, in part: "We sold our home in Woodside, a large one standing on 15 acres. It was too big and too burdensome for two people who like to travel. We had a great and wonderful time there, but now, in a smaller house, we are going to repeat it or at least give it a great try. Portola Valley is just five miles west of Palo Alto. It is a new incorporation named after a Spanish explorer who climbed over the coast range and saw the valley and San Francisco Bay beyond." Red's new address is 25 Holden Court, Portola Valley, Ca. 94025. Knowing Red, we are sure that it won't take him long to become an "Esquire" in this new community.

In order to keep this column within the allotted space, the report on the other well deserving gentleman to have Esq. added to FEBRUARY,

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his name, none other than our own Nevvy CR.\IG, will be given in a later issue.

Herb J O N E S , Esq., writes about a bit of pleasure he recently experienced: "Last night I spent a most interesting and nostalgic evening which brought back memories of over 50 years. When we graduated, I packed all my books including our Lucky Bag in a box which I never saw again. This misfortune was reversed, however, when I was presented with a copy of the 1916 Lucky Bag from an unexpected source. It was somewhat battered and torn, but still intact.

Naturally, I took the evening off and read it from cover to cover for the first time.

Faded memories were refreshed and I was easily transplanted back into our youth.

"The book compares very favorably with all the other year books I have seen from other schools. Naturally reading it as a septuagenarian for the first time, the text revealed our youth and adolescence. George Hussey and his staflf deserve a long delayed •Well Done.' " The moral of Herb's message is clear. If you want to renew the happiness of youth, reread your Lucky Bag some quiet evening, "try to remember and follow."

A note from Henry BROADFOOT, back in New Orleans from a summer in the mountains, recalls a few episodes of our youth, especially .some from our midshipman cruises.

Henry would like to get some scribe to write up our "firsts" as a class. Some of these he suggests are: watching the start of the first world war in Villefranche; the first battleship through the Panama Canal; the first 25,000 "dogfaces" escorted from New York to France, the acceptance of the Virgin Islands from Denmark; first regular Navy class at Pensacola, 15 Sept. 1919; delivery of first of 50 destroyers to the British in Halifax, etc. Any volunteers on any or all of these firsts ?

W E S T COAST N E W S On 20 Nov. in the Destroyer Room of the Admiral Kidd Club N. T. C , 19 gathered for a spirited meeting of the 1916-17-18ers.

Amos ROOT had made excellent arrangements and selected a fine menu. Many items were discussed, leading to close voting to settle some matters of local interest. Hook J E N K I N S gave a brief, current eye-witness Teport on Annapolis and our "Trade School" on the Severn. Present from 1916 were Loventhal, Grassie, Walter Webb, Jenkins, Holmes, Herndon Sauer, Possum Webb, Chapline, Emerson and Root; from '17, Chippo Rogers, Haeberle, Comstock, Richards, Bennett and Kiland, and from '18, Curtis.

The Officers' Club at the Naval Air Station, North Island, Coronado, was selected as the site for the annual Valentine Party when our wives and the local widows of our classmates are to be our honored guests.

Thursday, 12 Feb., was selected as the date, and notices to all west coasters will be mailed well in advance as it is one occasion when many come from distant points to join in the festivities. In recent years 60 or more have been present.

Five wives who accompanied their husbands to the club had a cheerful, chatty luncheon in the main dining room.

Hook and Esther J E N K I N S returned from their annual trip to their beloved early home area. New Hampshire, which was most colorful, and other eastern areas. The Bert RODGERS are on a trip north in California. Harris LYLE paid the La Jolla area a visit on Veteran's Day and is in fine health and spirits.

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rPresident, r e b i u e n i , RAdm. nHom. vWalter C. Calhoun, USN (Ret.), 4230 Fordh; Fordham Rd., N.W., (Ret.), 4230 Washington, D. C. 20016 Sec'y, Capl. J . G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) [ing George 248 King George S Stt . , Annapolis, Md. 21401

The 1916-1917 luncheon on 20 Nov. at the .Army and Navy Club, Washington, D. C , was attended by Ed Brady, Walt Calhoun, Frank Hanafee, Jack Jenkins, Chuck Noble, Nino Gregory, Chuck Kelly and Pete Merwin.

Cap WARD sent news that .A.rthur H. GALLUP died on 19 June and was buried in the National Cemetery at Santa Fe, N. M. -Art bilged in 1914 so we did not have the good fortune to know him very well. He was from an old N. M. family for which Gallup, N. M., was named.

Swede WALLIN writes that Gale POIND E X T E R was in a motor accident which resulted in three broken ribs, a broken collar bone and internal injuries from which he is recovering.

When Irish and Gladys MOORE were in Crabtown the weekend before the Army game, they had luncheon at the KELLYs with Nino and also stopped by 248 for a bull session. Both are in fine shape.

Lisle Francis SMALL, Commodore USN (Ret.). It is with great sadness that the passing on of Pete is reported. It occurred at Bethesda on 7 Dec, the 28th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Pete, with his knowledge of diesels, had been tremendously important in BuShips during the war. He was buried in Arlington 10 Dec. How many of the class were able to attend is not known at this time as this article must be turned in on the tenth.

Pete was as fine a classmate as one could hope to find. This was particularly true in the section room. Possessed of a fine mind, he never used the old opening wedge of, "Oh, sir, I don't understand this" and then go on to show the prof that he knew more than the book. Not Pete ! This writer knows because when we had alphabetical section we were almost always in the same one for four years. He was a fine friend and we shall miss him. Our hearts feel the deepest sympathy for Gladys, their son John and grandchildren. We who thought so highly of Pete cannot be anything but consoled that his suffering is over. Hail and farewell, Pete.

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Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. 1211 South 25th St. Arlington, Va. 22202

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After a long illness during which he gallantly fought to survive, RAdm. John Meade H A I N E S , USN (Ret.), died on 14 Nov. and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Services were held in Fort Myer Chapel followed by simple military honors at the graveside where eight classmates as honorary pallbearers and his family and his friends paid their last respects to this esteemed classmate.

Morris (Murphy) JACOBS served in the Naval Reserve from 1917 to 1920 and in Sept. 1921 started with the Lykes Bros.

Steamship Co. as a deck officer. In 1924 he went to Brussels as an employee of a Newburger Cotton Co. branch. While there he married Miss Jane Janssens ; they now have three children and 12 grandchildren.

In 1929 Murphy returned to the employ of the Lykes Co., and in 1940 was chosen as their shipyard representative commencing his duties at the Federal Shipyard and Drydock Co. at Kearney, N. J., supervising the construction of C3, C2 and CI cargo vessels.

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This assignment took him to other building yards on the east coast and also to the Consolidated Steel Corp. at Long Beach where from 1942 to 1945 he acted as Lykes' west coast representative. In 1959, at age 65, Murphy was retained as senior hull inspector and, operating in three east coast yards, he was concerned with the building of the GULF

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Murphy's sons saw overseas service during World War I I : Gerald in the Marine Corps; Yves in the Navy. Both sons and the married daughter Mady reside in Houston.

Murphy occupies his retired life with raising flowers, visiting his children, and an occasional game of bridge.

E. E. Duvall

Hartman, USN (Ret.) as Mr. San Diego reinforces a tradition that continues to increase in significance with each passing year.

Sec'y, Capt. Donald C. King, USNR (Ret.) 4201 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. "Admiral Hartman has served San Diego Washington, D. C. 20016 with distinction in two professional careers a naval officer who devoted tireless Nineteeners at the .^rmy game were —as hours civilian assignments and as a retired George and Adaline Dyer, Harry and Kath- officer to in the community he loves. ryn Goodwin, Yen Coney and his fiancee "No small part of San Diego's two honors Mrs. Dorothy Weikert of Severna Park, Md., Dan McGurl, Alice Vose, Florence as an All America City are due to the leadership of Admiral Hartman. His selection as Pelzman and Sallye Lamb.

Mr. San Diego of 1970 is a recognition that The Coney-Weikert wedding is scheduled has been long overdue." for 1 June and the bride and groom will live Benny DECKER writes: "Yesterday in Annapolis. Y'en gave us the straight dope at the class luncheon on 2 Dec. with Dyer, Chick Hartman was honored by the Grant Greer, Fink, Schaeffer, Hicks, Schildhauer Club. There have been very few naval off.cers so honored and we are all very proud and King also present. of Chick.

Win BROOKS had hoped to attend the "Chick plays golf with our foursome conDec. luncheon but he was still recovering from a minor operation. As the first mem- sisting of Chub Wheyland, with the third ber of our class to settle down in Vinson member being various people. On 28 Oct. Hall, his new address is Apt. 201, Vinson the class of '21 held their quarterly golf Hall, 6251 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, Va. match and as usual invited '20 to join them.

Bascomb Jones was in charge and the match 22101; tel. 538-6218. Win was pleased with was held on the Navy North Course in his apartment and with Vinson Hall in general, though he was looking forward to the Mission Gorge, which golf course was started by Chick Hartman while commandant dining room opening in December. of the Eleventh Naval District. Hartman Dopey and Kay GREER left 15 Dec. for was out of town, but Elwood Tillson, Dutch four days in Paris and then a visit with their Isgrig, Chub Wheyland and I composed the daughter and son-in-law (foreign service) 1920 contingent. in Lahore, Pakistan, for the Christmas holi"Edwina and I spent a month of this last days. Their plans are very flexible after the summer in Mexico, taking our granddaughholidays. ter April with us."

Tex S E T T L E could not make the DecemMiss Elizabeth May Goggins died of canber luncheon because of an urgent meeting cer on 14 Nov. after a long illness. Followof the directors of NAUS (National Asso- ing a funeral mass she was buried in old ciation for Uniformed Services) of which he St. Mary's Cemetery, Alexandria, Va. Imis first vice president. Those who are not mediate family surviving a r e : RAdm. and already members of this organization will Mrs. William B. Goggins, USN (Ret.), of soon be hearing from Tex. Arlington, Va.; her twin sister, Jane, Mrs. E. M. Ryan of Alexandria; and her brother, Maj. William B. Goggins Jr., USAF, of Sec'y, RAdm. W. B. Goggins, USN (Ret.) Dayton, Ohio. PG's in Annapolis in 1924 2337 S. Ode Street will remember the Goggins twins.

Arlington, Va. 22202 Agnes (Sondra) Whiting Fahrney, wife RAdm. Charles C. H A R T M A N , USN of Delmer S. FAHRNEY, USN (Ret.), (Ret.), was given the title of Mr. San Diego of Roundelay, Chadds Ford, Pa., 19317, died of 1970 by the Grant Club at a testimonial 17 Nov. Born in 1905 in Wilsie, Kansas, luncheon held in the U. S. Grant Hotel on and daughter of the late Gordon and Agnes 14 Nov. .Among other contributions, Chick Whiting Kelly, she was a graduate of the was praised for his help in the "rebuilding Frank Egans School of the Theatre, and of the city's downtown core area," for his Martha Oatman's School of the Theatre, "influence in the planning and completion both of Los Angeles, Calif., and was marof the San Diego air terminal and the City ried to Lt. Fahrney on 2 June 1925. She is College campus expansion," and for his help survived by her husband and the following in the "1967 adoption of the General Plan children: Dawn, wife of Capt. Sanford L. which opened the way for orderly future Knotts, USN (Ret.), of Bellevue, Wash.; development of the city."

Delmer S. Fahrney Jr., of Merced, Calif.; Carol Fahrney, not married, living with her In addition to the members of the Grant Club, Mayor Curran, local government offi- father; and Paula, wife of Dr. Andre F. cials, and many others joined in honoring Yon, who is a professor at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio.

Chick.

Sondra's interest and competence in the Quoted from the San Diego Union of 14 Nov.; "The selection of RAdm. Charles C. arts, antiques, music, writing and theater TS

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carried over into her home which was opened on many "Chester County Days" for the benefit of the Chester County Hospital. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity (Episcopal) of West Chester, Pa., and many historical societies including the Magna Carta Dames, Society of the Colonial Wars and the DAR. Memorial services were held at home on 19 Nov. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery on 20 Nov. Among those attending were the Harrisons, Osborn, Anderson and the Scaffes.

Del F A H R N E Y w^rites, "We sold our farm on the Brandywine in March but retained life tenancy in the main house (16871800) and I expect to live there until the end."

Alice Ten Eyck, widow of the late retired Capt. John C. T E N EYCK, died 13 Nov. at her Annapolis home. Mrs. Ten Eyck and her husband were prominent in Annapolis civic affairs. They organized the Annapolis Residents' Association and the Spa Creek Civic Association. Active in the .American Red Cross and Historic Annapolis, she also served as a volunteer in the Anne -Arundel General Hospital.

She was born in P't. Sheridan, 111., the daughter of Col. and Mrs. Clarence Browning Smith.

A memorial service was held 17 Nov. in St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy.

The chapel was full of her friends. Navy and civilian, for she was very well known for her civic activities. The service was conducted by Capt. Robert F. McComas (ChC), USN, the Senior Chaplain.

Her survivors include a son, Peter H. Ten Eyck of Houston, Tex.; two stepchildren, Mrs. Wheaton B. Byers of Bethesda, Md., and Hendrix Ten Eyck of Syracuse, N. Y., and a sister, Mrs. Corwith Cramer of Annapolis.

Twenty-two classmates attended the class luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on 28 Nov.: Anderson, Browder, Bryan, Christmas, Curts, Crowe, Cunningham, Daggett, DeWeese, Goggins, Harrison, Holsinger, Lyon, Mansfield, Mead, Nibecker, Osborn, Page, Sexton, Clyde Smith, Thompson and Wachtler.

Sec'y, RAdm. William R. Fletcher, USN (Ret.) 1866 Lindamoor Dr., Annapolis, Md. 21401

This is your Secretary's last effort in the '21 Shipmate column for I am resigning as of 15 Dec. due to my proposed change oi residence out of the Washington-Annapolis area to Princeton, N. J., for a short period followed hopefully by London, England. I have enjoyed my years of putting out this column for it has brought me in contact with many of my classmates that I otherwise would not have heard from. I do want to SHIPMATE

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thank all who have sent newsworthy items, especially the regular west coast correspondents: Logan McKee, Charley Woodson, Bunny Wray, Hook Butterfield, Raleigh Hales and many others. My relief is Bill Fletcher.

Raleigh H A L E S ' granddaughter Constance Woodbury de Laveaga was married to Robert Marshall Stoops in St. Maria Catholic Church, Pasadena, Calif., on 18 Oct. The newlyweds will make their home in Berkeley.

With great sadness I have to report the sudden death of our beloved Prof KELLEY at Bethesda Naval Hospital during the last week of November. Prof was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 30 Nov. The following classmates attended the funeral: Eimers, Boone, Leggett, Houser, McDowell, and Russell. The class extends its sympathy to Prof's widow Lucille.

Private funeral services were held on 21 Nov. at Berkeley, Calif., for Capt. George Carl MILLER, USN (Ret.). He died at the Naval Hospital, Oakland, after a long illness.

A native of Rhinelander, Wis., after graduation in 1921 from the Naval Academy Capt. Miller attended several other Navy schools in connection with duty assignments.

Just prior to World War II he placed the Naval ROTC in commission at the University of California at Los Angeles and served there as executive officer and Professor of Naval Science and Tactics. His sea duty included battleships, cruisers, amphibs and destroyers—one of which, USS GREER, he commanded at an early age. During World War II he commanded a Naval Advance Base in the Pacific area and later an attack transport. His decorations and citations include the Bronze Star, SecNav Commendation Ribbon, Victory Medals, World Wars I and II, Yangtze Medal, Pacific Area with two stars, and American Defense Area with one star.

Following his retirement in 1948, Capt.

Miller taught mechanical drawing at Richmond Union High School, Richmond, Calif., until 1961. He was past president of the San Francisco chapter of the U S N A Alumni -•Association. He is survived by his widow Dorothy Dow Miller, a daughter, Mrs. Conway Peterson, three granddaughters, Susan, Kate and Nette Peterson, and two sisters, Mrs. Marie Johnson and Mrs. Frieda Schwarzmiller, both of Washington State.

Frank TALBOT and Cathy and Tommy THOM-AS co-hosted a gala pre-holiday season party at Casa de la Vista, Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club, Treasure Island, on 15 Nov., entertaining classmates and wives and many other Navy and civilian friends of the Bay area. The club was beautifully decorated with fall colors and the buffet table in bronze and gold. With good food, plenty of libations and pleasant conversation to complement this setting, all hands were soon in a festive mood which made the evening a happy and gay affair and set the theme for a joyous holiday.

On 25 Nov. the bi-monthly luncheon was held in the Patio Room of the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club with the following present: John Ames, AB Carlisle, Doc Cooke, Nick Coulter, Ransom Davis, Eddie Duncan, Doc Harris, Darrell Hoover, Paul Howard, Lew Johns, Kirby Kirby-Smith, John Kivlen, Bob Lewis, John Madden, Norman McKee, John McQueen, Slats Moore, Phil Nichols, Charlie Roland, Piggie Schwien, Frank Talbot, George Van Deurs, and Charlie Woodson. The following '21 wives lunched together in the main dining room: Pat Carlisle, Lee Davis, Marjorie Davis, Bunty F EB R

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Johns, Betty Lewis, Corinne Reisinger, Bess Schwien and Ann Van Deurs.

S. S. Bunting Sec'y, Capt. E. R, Gardner, USN (Ret.) The Kenwood S101 River Rd., Apt. 901 Washington, D. C. 20016 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. H. D. Baker, USN (Ret.) 2210 Wyoming Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008

The following article appeared in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin of Nov. 1969: "Construction of an $18.3 million engineering building has begun at the corner of EastWest R(l. and Dole St. on the University of Hawaii campus. It will be called Holmes Hall in honor of Wilfred J. Holmes, dean emeritus of the College of Engineering.

"Holmes spent 30 years on the U H campus as dean of the College of Engineering. He is also a siiccessful author and historian specializing in undersea warfare. The Saturday Evening Post published many of Holmes short stories which he wrote as 'Alec Hudson.' In 1966, under his own name, he published Undersea Victory, an account of Japanese, British and Dutch as well as American submarine operations in the Pacific during World War II. "First retiring in 1936 as a submarine skipper because of arthritis. Holmes joined the U H engineering faculty as an instructor. In 1941 he was recalled to Navy duty, serving on the staff of Admiral Chester Nimitz. His final year of active duty was as a Navy historian.

"In 1946 he retired as a captain and returned to U H as dean of engineering. After a year he resigned as dean and went back to teaching 'because the dean's job didn't give me enough time to write.' But soon he was asked to serve as dean again, and in 1954 became the University's dean of administration and vice-president. In 1959 he became dean of engineering for the third time, retiring at age 65 in 1965. At the time, Holmes recalled, that when he joined the U H engineering faculty, there were 68 students. In 1965 there were 800." The class extends heartiest congratulations, Jasper, on your outstanding achievements as a naval officer, author, and teacher. Many of us well remember your Alex Hudson thrillers of submarines but one of your best stories is quoted above.

Zeke SANBORN recently received a letter from Cy OLCH who resides in Nice, France. Cy said he expected to come to the U. S. about Christmas and planned to visit Annapolis and hoped to see some of the class. Cy presented a very interesting scrapbook of the doings of 1922 to the 22nd Company wardroom and said that so many midshipmen had gone through it that it required rebinding and is now in the Academy Museum for repairs and ultimate return to the wardroom.

We received a Christmas card from Mrs. Tom B. Hill, Tom's widow, giving her new address as 311 Knowles Ave., Winter Park, Fl. 32789. She had made her home in Bethesda, Md., for many years.

Glen J O N E S relates that he made a trip to Vancouver, Winnipeg, Banff, and returned home to Altadena, Calif., by way of Kansas City, Santa Fe and Las Vegas. He saw Bill T E R R E L L and AMR FITZSIMMONS in Kansas City and Pierson CONRADT in Santa Fe, and had a fine reunion with them all and found them all in good shape.

Marion M U R P H Y writes that November was a very active month for classmates living in the San Diego area, caused chiefly by the visits of several of the class to that

area. Junius and Sydney MILLARD visited RAdm. and Mrs. Logan McKee '21 (Elizabeth McKee is June's sister) and they were entertained at a large brunch given by the McKees and attended by most of '21 and •22 in the area. Dale and Luna QUARTON had a supper in their honor and Marion and Ruth M U R P H Y entertained at luncheon for them. John and Ellen H A R P E R also spent several weeks in Coronado visiting John's father and sister, Marion Bushnell, widow of Carl Bushnell '21. Their visit was timed so that they could celebrate Mr. Harper's 98th birthday with a dinner at the North Island Club attended by many of their friends. Blanche Raines, widow of E. V. R A I N E S , had all the San Diego group to cocktails on 22 Nov. The San Diego group had their regular November luncheon with the following in attendance: Dannenberg, Davis, Ellis, Goodwin, Hardin, Huffman, Libby, Malanaphy, McVey, Millard, Murphy, Pearce, Quarton, Rockey, Stickley, Whaley and Williams.

This group is very active with nearly every classmate in the area taking part in their activities.

The Washington group had its regular luncheon on 11 Nov. with a good turnout of the following: Atkeson, Baker, Butler, Becker, Clay, Comp, Espe, Jarrett, Johnny Johnson, Kneeland, Malstrom, Pratt, Sanborn, Saunders, Stevens, Toney and Vest.

Zeke Sanborn reported that our annual contribution of $100 to the 22nd Company wardroom has been made and acknowledged with thanks by the company commander. Red MARSTON is at home after a siege in the hospital and is making good progress in his convalescence.

George W A T S O N , who has been active in the affairs of Litchfield Park, Ariz., has been appointed by the Board of Supervisors to the Mariposa County Planning and Zoning Commission. He is director and treasurer of Litchfield Enterprises Inc., whose interests include the ownership and operation of apartments and other real estate holdings.

RAdm. Adelbert V. WALLIS, USN (Ret.), past president of the St. Petersburg chapter of the Retired Officers' Association, was recently named as an "Outstanding Citizen of St. Petersburg" in recognition of services he has rendered active and retired military personnel and their families for the past 13 years. The citation which accompanied the certificate recalled the many hours of service he has performed in the interests of these individuals and elaborated on the superior leadership he demonstrated by his interest, determination and enthusiasm in the promotion of civic interest. The citation closed with the statement "his continued efforts in the behalf of the United States Armed Forces, his patriotism, community spirit and loyalty to his fellow man in general, places him among the best in the land."

Fats has long been a leader in the activities of the Retired Officers' Association at both local and national levels. He has also been very active in interesting and encouraging young men to seek appointment to the Naval Academy and a naval career and through his efforts many young men have been successful in entering the Naval Academy.

The several December class luncheons were not as well attended as previous ones.

In San Diego Ellis, Hufifman, McVey, Murphy, Quarton, Ragonnet, Redfield, Whaley and Williams attended and in Washington Atkeson, Baker, Becker, Comp, Clay, Espe, Gardner, Hudson, Kneeland, Malstrom, Saunders and Toney were present.

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Recorder, RAdm. Arthur A. Ageton, USN (Ret.), 3900 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, D. C. 20008 Sec'y, RAdm. Morris Smellow (SC) USN (Ret.), 100 S. Cherry Grove Ave. Annapolis, Md. 21401

Art AGETON, your regular scribe, is on a six-month trip to Europe and Tony McISAAC is putting the notes together for this month. Art and Jo picked up a Volkswagen in Heidelberg and drove through Bavaria, Austria, Yugoslavia and thence to Italy spending time in Dubrovnik, Vienna, Bologna, Florence and Rome. They were then headed for Spain and Portugal.

The Washington group had its monthly meeting at the Bethesda Naval Hospital Club and the following were in attendance: Baskett, Bres, Cofer, Cutting, Dussault, Farrar, Haas, Huebl, Hudson, Johannesen, King, Mclsaac, Murdaugh, Rigler, Roberts, Smellow, Stephens, Strauss, Stimpson, Tucker, Van Dusen and Withington. The usual discussions were attended to.

While at a Military Order of World Wars convention in Savannah, Ga., Charley B E A U M O N T was hospitalized for a short period and interestingly enough his nurse was the daughter of a member of the class of 1922. Morris Smellow was along with him and saw that Charlie was well taken care of. Morris' son Neil, LCdr. (SC) USN, has been awarded a Commendation Medal and a citation for meritorious achievement as logistics officer for ammunition, while attached to the staff of Commander Service Group 3 of Task Force 7Z during combat operations over a two-year period in Vietnam. A chip off the old block.

Quite a few of our classmates seem to be travelling. Jim and Winnie CUTTING went to Beaufort, S. C , where they visited Elsie and Allen R E D F I E L D on the York River. Mel and Anne GROSVENOR have been on a tour of Fiji, New Zealand and Australia. During the trip they had a convincing demonstration of the laws of gravity when a helicopter in which they were flying came down prematurely due to a power failure. They managed to escape safely from the wreckage before fire broke out but lost all their baggage. Steamboat FULTON and his wife made a trip to Japan, the far and near East during November and December.

Abe and Betty MYERS were in Spain during December.

The M E N D E N H A L L s celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a party at the Army-Navy Club on 14 Nov. Most of the local classmates helped celebrate.

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G i l Burt a n d Ray Leavitt bask in the Ft. L a u d e r d a l e sunshine under Gil's Palm a n d F r a n g i p a n i trees.

Arleigh BURKE received the Scouter of the Year award from the National Capitol Area Council of Boy Scouts on 9 Dec. for his service to their cause. B. B. WILSON, while attending an alumni meeting at Orlando, Fla., met Paul L. MARTIN, Maj. USA (Ret.), a classmate who did not graduate and was commissioned in the Army. Martin lives in DeLand, Fla. Don FELT, who is the president of the Hawaii Foundation for American Freedoms, is leading a battle against subversion and those whose goal it is to destroy the structure of our society, in the Island area.

The December luncheon of the Washington group was held the same day that the wives enjoyed a luncheon in the same building. I understand the San Diego group is planning a coed lunch. In fact they've already had it but no word was received from the west coast unit this month. Very little news has come in from anyone.

I regret to report that Vince CONROY died after a two-month illness at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. He had brought his daughter back to school there and had to be hospitalized. It was thought he was well on the way to recovery when his heart quit.

W E S T COAST The coed lunch in November at the C. C. Mess on North Island was a complete success with 53 classmates, wives and widows

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present. Pictures were taken and the festivities went on. Sally Welch came from the furthest distance, San Francisco.

R. M. W O O D reports on some more travelling. The A N D E R S O N s and the Speed ROGERS met at Rhein Main, Germany, by chance. Mary Dana was off to the Torremolino area. Several other classmates were planning to be in that part of the world this winter. Jack Pearson went to Saigon and Bangkok.

Harry S A N D E R S is making "patriotism" trips to college areas. Good luck, Harry.

S. B. S P A N G L E R is back at work with a small R & D company in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Gat W A S H B U R N reports "getting along well and I'll make it" after a series of hospitalizations and a stroke. We're with you. Gat. Harry C H A S E has moved to Oak Harbor, Wash., and W. T. RASSIEUR has. purchased a home in Rancho Santa Fe near the McKINNEYs. Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret.), 22 Macopin Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J. 07043 Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond, Va, 23221

Our 1969 committee on elections (Sufliff, Johnson and Longfellow) has reported that 281 ballots were returned, and have found the following elected: G. Roy Hartwig as Pres., Howard L. Collins, VPres., Paul W. Siegrist, Sec'y-Treas., S. Everett Burroughs Director, and Clarence E. Ekstrom, Director. They assumed offices on 1 Jan. The San Diego-Coronado contingent dined at the Marine Corps R. D. Officers' Club on 7 Nov. with Alice and Jack BELLERBY acting as mess treasurers. Attending from the immediate area were Gloria and Bill Bailey, Easley and Cowboy Cameron, Marge and Jim Dancy, Leila Dunn, Helen and Harold Edgar, Betty and Swede Ekstrom, Anne Graf, Oofty Gregor, Izzie (Bedford) and Dr. G. S. Hardie, Babe and Truman Hedding, Bess and Willie Hurst, Fern and Lank Lankenau, Reah and Joe Lillard, Don McLean, Evelyn and Hal Tiemroth, and Merritt (Carr) Upham. Also Sam Bailey (wintering in San Diego), Gerry and George King of Sun City, Ariz, (guests of the Lillards), Ruth and Charlie Beatty of Laguna Hills, Alice and Joe Farrell from Vallejo, Dottie and Wayne Gamet of Palos Verdes, and Margaret Heine from Long Beach.

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.\ note from Herb BECKER advises that Cecil's broken bones have mended; they hope to attend the next meeting. The MAGLYs are spending the winter near their children, as usual. Florence and Bill HICKEY' of Claremont were unable to join the party; and the DICKIEs were taking in the Las Vegas shows. Chet CARROLL and the SHULTZEs sent their regrets.

Betty Y'oung's son flew in unexpectedly, so she was unable to attend. Truman Hedding told of Joe DARLINGTON'S plan to sail around South America in a small craft.

Willie Hurst announced that .\nne Graf and Don McLean volunteered to arrange for the next meeting.

In Washington it was decided to omit the December meeting which would normally have been on the eve of Christmas, the next meeting was to be on the fourth Wednesday of January. At the 26 Nov. meeting Bert KALISCH presided in the absence of Howie Collins, and was joined

by Beakley, Nesser, Lewis, Bullis, Hartwig, Bachman, Kelly, Bradley, Longiellow, Peterson, Dyer, Sinclair, Bell, Dick Johnson and Mercer.

"Our '24 luncheon meetings continue to thrive," reports Joe CALLAGHAN from Philadelphia. There were seven at the October gathering, and nine on 26 Nov.: Buxton, Callaghan, Fleming. Lazell, Ilseman, Waller, Welsford, Grant Williams, Witmer and Bill Turney.

A November letter from Hans B A L D W I N in his capacity of .\lumni Association President reminds us of the necessity of ALL OF US helping to get desirable young men into the Naval Academy and the naval service. Times have changed; we just are not getting the number of qualified applicants which are desired, and necessary. The main recruiting effort centers around the Naval .Academy Information (Blue & Gold) Program, the Educator Visit Program, and Operation Information. Perhaps the best way for us to help is to establish contact between the desirable candidate possibility (a deserving young man you may know) and the Blue & Gold Officer in your area. If you do not know of him, get in touch with Captain K. G. Haynes at USNA, and he will direct you to such officer. Our -Academy deserves the best, has the most to offer, and you may know one or more young men who qualify.

Sam SINGER informs us that John M. CULLEN has retired as general attorney for the Special Fund Committee (N. Y. State Workmen's Compensation Board) and has joined Singer & Berlinger at 30 Vesey St., N. Y., where Sam continues as senior partner.

It is shocking and sad to learn of the sudden passing of Tom G R I F F I T H , whose obituary appears in the Last Call section of this issue. Noble Abrahams kept class officers informed about Tom. We did get out a floral tribute; and at the Arlington interment Bob Swart and Roy Hartwig had eight classmates in attendance as honorary pallbearers. We have no difficulty in recalling Tommy in his boxing capacity at Annapolis, and his W W II career in damage control, which led to his being one of the very few reserve officers to reach flag rank.

We have a refreshing report from Joe FARRELL, from which we quote: "I now have a clean bill of health from the medicos, so now will get back on my golf game, to be ready for our new President next summer. . . . Made a trip down to the San Diego area, attended the class dinner, and spent a night with the Tiemroths. Hal gave me the bridge lesson—I lost every rubber, FEBRUARY,

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and he won them all. . . . On our return we found the Landstreets on their way back to Honolulu; had lunch with them and heard all about homecoming. . . . This Saturday we will gather with the Bertholds, Richters and Montgomerys at the Red Williams' in Kentfield to see the Army-Navy game."

We would like to have more readers keep us "family informed," as does Herb BE.A.RCE at Dallas, who writes that he is busy in assisting in the design of the new Tocumen Aeropuerto Internacional in Panama. He indicates there are no classmates in his immediate area; his sons are continuing as reported here in November.

Wife Zandra is active in the Officers' Wives Club at N.'VS Dallas, as is Herb in the Navy League.

Excerpts from a Joe H E R L I H Y letter: "Mary and I had a nice three-month vacation. We drove to New York via Texas and Florida, and came back through Florida and Colorado. We stayed at the Air Force -Academy for two days. . . . In New York we

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35-day cruise to the North Cape. This was not a 'bridge cruise,' as I was a paying passenger. We had been at sea only a day when I ran into Goat R O T H S and his lovely wife Wilma. Had a fine picture taken of Milton and Wilma with Mary and myself. (Please send it in, Goat!) We did two ports that we entered on our Mid cruises. Holmenkollen looks the same as it did, from the streets of Oslo. The Tivoli in Copenhagen is still the same. Milton went to Moscow from Leningrad, while I stayed there. While in England I had an opportunity to travel in Ireland and have a nice visit with my sister."

Here comes Skipper WARBURTON again with a question for John H A Y E S and Colby R U C K E R : "Showing a youngster my den, I could not explain the 'why' of 7 stars in the Commission pennant; please get one of these erudite researching classmates on it!" (We think there is no significance in the 7 stars—they just fit in right; but will await replies from John and Colby.) Continuing, Skipper writes, "When I was a boy in (jalveston, it seems Texas City was a 'tent city,' housing the Army files prior to chasing Pancho Villa —now I hope Johnny is not living in a tent!" No, Skipper, we have a nice letter from Nellie May, letting us know that they arrived at their new Texas City home in September, and with the exception of a few ( ? ) books left in the garage, are just about settled. She writes, ''Our trip down was not as hectic as the former one, as we did not tow this time, and we had only one dog. Have acquired a 6-year-old female Dachshund, as companion to our mutt Nemo . . . Johnie remains busy as usual."

Don F-\IRBAIRN reports after his trip up north: "I had a very nice visit with my children and grandchildren. The good October weather held during my side trip to Detroit. . . . I inquired about Poncho Davis, as I couldn't find him in the Dearborn phone book. It seems Poncho moved to California ; you and Bob Keyer will have to take it from there." Well, while Bob is warming up, have any of you Californians, from Coronado to Smith River, seen Poncho? (We'll send a free copy of the Cruise to the one who first gives us Poncho's California address—if he really has settled there.)

From the Eagle (sometime publication of the 12th -Army Group Association—Bert K-ALISCH, Editor, secretary-treasurer and mainspring) we learn that the Eagle "1969 Reunion Makes History!" General of the Army and Mrs. Bradley headed up the

October gathering, which was held on the 25th anniversary of the St. Lo Breakout, "turning point of W W II in Europe."

Some months back we had an inquiry for the current address of Jack OPIE—was he in the States, or back in Yugoslavia? Well, we've had a report on Jack now from Mrs. Mary Appleby (Davies) Pogue, down Norfolk way. Mary says in December that Jack was in Norfolk, and from there headed for California. For the present we'll assume his base is with his daughter in California. Has anyone seen Jack out there?

Returning from a short trip to Texas, and an inspection of his Natchez cottage.

Bob KEYER quotes from a note from Charlie BEATTY that George KING has been elected to the governing board of his section of Sun City, and is enjoying it.

News of Bob BERTSCHY is that he bought an Apaloosa in Indiana. . . . Charlie also reports that P-K Smith has a new address, and was taking some hospitalization for more work on his bad hip. We hope he finds relief, and lets us know his new address. Bob Keyer also reports a new address for Dusty (Rufus) R H O A D E S : c/o Driftwood Lodge Motel, Highway 101, Trinidad, Ca. 95570.

Early December found Dot and Roy H A R T W I G vacationing in Florida, to return to Washington before the arrival of Santa Claus. Also in the Washington area, we're glad to learn that Eleanor (Mrs. R. L.) Swart is coming along nicely with that broken hip sustained in October.

Now we'll conclude with a jingle from Lou F R A N K : "Did you ever see anything cuter, than the toothsome smile of a barracuda?"

Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Road, N.W. Washington, 0 . C. 20016

Hap LY'ON reports that he is now fully retired and he is updating his history at Monterey Peninsula College and reading biography (his favorite) ; he is also studying piano at age 66—believe it or not! He sold his 1925 Yellow Rolls Royce—at a good profit and they also sold their apartment in (Zarmel and bought a house on San Pedro Lane in Carmel Woods.

The "Moving" MacKINNONs have not stopped moving yet. They left Redondo Beach in April 1969 for Laguna Hills (Leisure World), Calif., for what was to be the " F I N A L F I N A L F I N A L " move.

They christened the new residence with a "Junior Grade" class reunion with Speed and Lucille GRAUBART, Phil and Marian CRESOR, John and Carol MELGAARD, and Bob and Ruby CLARK. A good time was had by all and future get-togethers were planned to include other classmates believed to be fairly close. In September lightning struck again as a new area opened up right on the golf course. So they bought a secondstory apartment and sold their Casa Linda.

Fortunately the Graubarts' place was empty, so they are guests of Speed and Lucille until the apartment is ready about 1 July.

In February Mac and Mary are oflf to foreign parts to be traveling until the future address is ready. So they should be settled in time to join us in Annapolis for the 45th.

Joe MORRISON'S son, J. K. M. I l l , is living in Washington, working for a Ph.D. in political science at American University.

He has been special consultant to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare for the first trial social report of the nation and consultant to NASA on the planningprogramming-budgeting system. His son, LCdr. Vance H. Morrison, USN, has had 21

and her family live in Silver Spring, Md., not far from Gus and Charlotte COPPING. Cal H A N K reports a second grandchild, born in 1968. Her home in Whitestone, Va., was struck by lightning and severely damaged by fire, but all has been restored and she continues to enjoy her country living.

Bill's brother, Capt. Leonard Hank, USNR (Ret.), is now teaching school in San Diego.

Van Nogell and Brant of the Officers' Club at Guantanamo-USS MARBLEHEAD-1926.

Bill Standley and Jack Steele, USS HENDERSON, June 1925, on passage to Hawaii.

a varied and distinguished naval career so far, in destroyer escorts, Language School at Monterey (Chinese, 1st in his class).

Naval Security Group in Japan (for which he received the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal) and now prospective operations officer for the newest DLG. Ray R A H I S E R reports that following the loss of his beloved wife Hazel he moved back to San Diego to be near his sou Donald who is with the NBC station K(3GO-Channel 10. He is now taking an extension course at the University of California, with the goal of being employed in the field of counseling on alcoholism and related disorders, which is the subject matter of his course. He further reports that he sees John Gerald BROWN occasionally. He is living in San Diego and is connected with the San Diego Marine Construction Co. Jig Jig and his wife Barbara have their apartment to themselves as their two sons have grown up and left the roost. This is the first contact the class has had with him in many years.

Tiny SCHULTZ is re-retired after 10 years of teaching school in Pebble Beach.

Now, he is enjoying with Helen, the gardening and so forth of their idyllic Pebble Beach. He reports that George P U R M O R T has recently moved there with his bride Margaret. Ira and Mary HOBBS live ndarby and Margaret Dillavou continues to live in Carmel Valley.

The Very Reverend Bill H A N N E R continues on as the Rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth, 111., and Dean of the Evanston Deanery of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Eleanor Lent writes that she is spending a few months in Europe with her son, Capt. John Lent, USA, who is stationed in Germany.

Claire Davis, widow of R. DAVIS Jr., has been living in Schuylkill, Pa., for the past seven years. She serves on a number of" boards—especially as "a consumer" under Medicare—the State of Pennsylvania Advisory Board to the Department of Health, Visiting Nurse Association, Women's Club, and Flower Club. These combine to keep her busy. Her daughter, Mrs. John Roberts 22

Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Arlington, Va. 22201 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg I I I , USN (Ret.) Box 178, Crystal River, Fl. 32629

Despite the fact that the biggest cruiserdestroyer party in history was held the same night at the Bethesda Club, the Class of 1926 KT party at the Navy Yard in Washington was well attended and proclaimed a great success. Our thanks went, as usual, to Hank and Grayce F R A V E L for all the work they do before each gathering. Those who were present on that evening of 21 Nov. were: Benjamin, Bradys, Buchanans, Cecil Burnside, Byrnes, Cavenaghs, Conways (Rita Willingham), Craigs, Dudleys, Eakens, Fravels, Frosts from Norfolk, Ganos, Greenslades, Havards from Baltimore, Katzes, Leepers, Lovetts, Morgans, Morrisons, McCorkles, McKees, Nelsons, Smedbergs from Florida, Sylvesters, Stieglers, and Irene Weaver. The Ford Taylors and Rudy Greenacres had reservations but were unable to make it. Several classmates and wives made a big night of it by going on to the CL-DD party which was reported still going strong at midnight.

Kenny and Louise CRAIG gave up Florida for several weeks and renewed many old acquaintances in Annapolis for the Foundation meeting, Washington and Virginia Beach. They may even have made the same mistake the Smedbergs did in going to Philly for an awful occasion. The only good thing about 29 Nov. in Philadelphia was the beautiful weather, though I understand that Army supporters had a magnificent time.

The Smedbergs also missed rather poor weather for Florida during November by driving to Washington the end of October.

They co-mingled business (Retired Officers Assn. in Washington, Academic Advisory Board meeting at USNA where Gus LONG also sat as a member, and a talk to a ROA group in Virginia Beach) and a lot of golfing pleasure at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, Princess Anne at Virginia Beach, two of the five beautiful courses at Pinehurst and at Chevy Chase in Washington. John and Gerry Sylvester shared the Pinehurst pleasure and golf and Charlie Buchanan and I played both at Virginia Beach and at Chevy Chase.

At Virginia Beach we got the distinct impression that more friends were retiring in that area than even Coronado. Perhaps Coronado no longer has any space for new additions. Classmates who were sighted at either Fort Storey at a large dinner gathering of retired officers of all services, or at Bob and Bobbie PIRIE's lovely supper party, were: Frosts, Romosers, Al Joiners, again the ubiquitous Craigs, Buchanans, Dan Sweeneys; classmates once-removed (one generation, that is) were Robin Pirie and Kenny Craig Jr., both with lovely wives.

We carried away the distinct impression that Ponce de Leon must have left some of his eternal youth healing powers in Virginia Beach before he got to Florida. On one occasion your CS (corresponding sec'y) golfed with Whitey Taylor '25, Harry Henderson '25 and Bob Dixon '27, all retired for physical disabilities. They, and

Taylor Keith '28, on another occasion, all beat me and seemed to be growing healthier, younger and happier every minute of those times. All those old friends up there and their lovely wives seem to be growing younger in retirement.

When we finally got back to "Secure" in Crystal River, to relax, a huge moving van arrived two days later with all the stuff from a much larger house in Bethesda, to be stuffed and stowed into a somewhat enlarged and modernized permanent home here. As I write, trying frantically to make the deadline for this issue, I feel guilty because I am not helping Claudia who is deep in bales, boxes, crates and cartons which fill a large garage to overflowing.

Ed JACKSON writes from Shreveport that his old roommate, Nat BARKER, had put the "Bee" on him and set him straight on the matter of how to make contributions, and where. Consequently, he sent, for forwarding to the class treasurer, two substantial checks; one to go toward the Class 26th Company wardroom project, and the other for the Foundation.

Bob MEADE also sent a check for the class fund and I was happy that he had mislaid Jack Greenslade's address because I got some dope from him. Bob reports that he is still active as a partner and officer in Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas and its associated engineering-architectural and planning activities, but is spending most of his time in the New York office as chief administrative officer and treasurer, trying to run the business end so that his partners can cover the world outside of New York.

Bob will finally reach 65, next year, and says that he will expect to start slowing down in about a year, but not stop entirely.

Jack (J. McN.) TAYLOR writes that he has discussed the 45th and/or 50th reunion idea with a number of classmates in the San Francisco Bay area and that all were in favor of having both a 45th and a SOth reunion at USNA. The logic appears to be that (a) those who will go to the 45th will probably go to the 50th also (if able to); (b) that the SOth might be made something really special, and (c) some might be able to get to the 4Sth who might be prevented from making the SOth, for health reasons; a sobering thought but one to be taken into consideration. These ideas generated at the "brunch for the Army game" in the Bay area, where there was a pleasant gathering, despite the video presentation. Details of that brunch were to have come from Jack B. TAYLOR but haven't made the deadline.

SHORT SPLICES Scotch and Evalyn McLean have finished planting the last 500 of their 2000 Douglas fir seedlings on their 20-acre tree farm on Whidbey Island and are getting ready for an air trip which started 16 Dec. to the South Pacific for a month.

Al McDILL's widow, Helene, and her husband, Jerry Drew, visited friends in San Francisco from their home in Rehoboth Beach, Del. Speaking of tree-planting, Milly Taylor has also been occupied with tree planting, in a different way—to beautify their block on Vallejo Street. They selected a hardy evergreen (Ficus Nitida for tree lovers), as being best for street planting in San Francisco.

The CS was delighted at seeing a Christmas card from the "Gloom" MILLS from that place where he does his birdwatching, San Juan Capistrano; thought there might be some news inside. There was none, exS H I P M A T E

cept good wishes. Anyway, it's good to know that you and Martha are still on earth.

For those of you who, quite understandably, think there is too much news of Smedbergs and Craigs, I suggest a letter to the CS at Crystal River telling us something about yourselves. What may seem pretty humdrum to you is probably of interest to those of us who have not heard about you for years.

Happy 1970!

Sec'y, Capt. Robert M. Barnes, USN (Ret.) 2800 Quebec St., N.W. Wasiiington, D. C. 20008 Corr., RAdm. Howard W. Gordon, Jr., USN (Ret.), 3127 18th St., North, Arlington, Va. 22201

A mini-reiuiion was held in (Thampaign— Urbana, 111., on 1 Nov. on the occasion of the Purdue-Illinois game. Polly and Oscar DODSON were hosts to Mary Jane and Jimmie HOGG and Harriet and Roger SCOTT. Jimmie and Roger were members of the Purdue University faculty and reside in Lafayette. Oscar is director of the Classical and European Culture Museum on the Illinois campus in Urbana. On 9 Sept. Bill PERDUE died in .\iken, S.C. Our sympathies to Mary whose latest address is 814 Legare Rd., -'\iken, S.C. 29801.

Two more grandchildren have recently been added to the 1927 roster. On 3 Nov. in Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Md., a son -Allan Reid Brodie v^'as born to Ellenita Eckberg Brodie and David Reid Brodie.

Congratulations to the parents and the grandparents, Dixie and Steve BRODIE, and Ellen and Eck ECKBERG. Steve is all puffed up about the event and even Dixie admits young -\llan is handsome. On 15 Nov. in Bethesda Naval Hospital, Christopher James Organ was born to Barbara Gordon Organ and James Organ, '52, newest grandchild of -Mice and Bill ORG-'\N and Dot and Bus GORDON. Barby and Jim live close by so I'll have to brush up on the latest in pants changing techniques.

About 60 of the Washington-Annapolis gang gathered for a pre-game cocktail buffet on 28 Nov. at the Bethesda Hospital Officers' Club. Thanks to Louise and Bob Foley's efforts it was a gala afifair as fortunately, the score of the football game was yet to be determined. Heading the list was Howie ADAMS, looking like a complete recovery from his May heart attack, and of course his lovely bride, Isabel. Others attending were: Bob and Betty Barnes, Gordon and Marge Caswell, Smut and Sally Cortner, Bill Dodd escorting Rosa Lee Dukeshire, Louise and Donk Donaho, Romayne Durski, Gordon and Helen Everett, Elizabeth and John Faigle, Barbara and Parker Fairlamb, Louise and Bob Foley, Olive and Gambi Giambattista, Dot and Bus Gordon, Bunny and Don Griffin, Sue and Pat Henry, Virginia and Bob Hinners, Lois and Bert Klakring, Estelle and George Lang, Elizabeth and Bill Leahy, Kay and John Malley with daughter Kathleen and squire, Rita and Jack Maginnis, Jean and Mitch Matthews, Mary Giffen Miller, Alice Nilon, Loretta Nilon, Bert and Bob Quackenbush, Mary Lou and Bobby Snyder, George and Mildred Sullivan, Ellen and Charley Tooke, Marguerite and Blynn Van Mater, and Isabel and Jimmy Walker.

Eunice and Bob RICE finally settling at 215 Osceola Court, Winter Park, Fl. 32789, after a 15-week round the world, west to east tour, then summer in their old home town of Pittsfield, Mass. Says Eunice, "Until the dream house is built, our guest accommodations are a bit on the cozy side—but F E B R U A R i f /

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Toilgaters enjoying the score at half are Ginny James, Bert Belanger, Hattie Anderson, Jimmy James, Petey Anderson, Owsley and Callie Stanley and Helen Sears.

while their retirement home is being built on the side of Mooremont Mountain overlooking the Rapidan River.

"Give us another year more or less," writes Ned, "and all '28ers as well as other old Navy friends will be most welcome. So far we have 2 horses, 4 cows, 1 dog, 4 cats and 16 chickens. But then, we are just getting started!" The new address, P. O. Box 85, Rapidan, Va. 22733.

Still no details on Bill ALDERMAN'S nuptials, but was successful in getting his new address from a lead turned in by George H U F F . Here it is: 2760 Park Ave., Laguna Beach, Ca. 92651.

The Binneys, Searses, Schoechs and StanEastern Corr., VAdm. Harry E. Sears, USN (Ret.) leys organized a '28er table at the Navy ReHughes, Sears & Shiver, Inc. lief Ball held at the Sheraton Park (old 1629 K St., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20006 Western Corr., Mr, A. Mclntyre Leary Wardman Park) Hotel in Washington on 14 20 Dudley Sq., Shreveport, La. 71106 Nov. It was a swinging affair with everyone from SecNav, CNO & Cmdt. USMC to JG's With winter upon us, there has been something of an exodus of east coast '28ers to the and 2nd Lieuts thoroughly enjoying the occasion ! southlands. Among the fortunate who enjoy The day was beautiful if the score was not dual residence are John and Bert Kent, Bob as a mere handful of the class took in the and Elsie Archer, George and Virginia Collins, Bucky and Nordie Lee, and Tom and Philadelphia fiasco on 29 Nov. Fellow sufLil Roberts. Anyone left out? And by the ferers included Ed Dexter and date, Helen time this is in print, Jimmy and Ginny James and Harry Sears and Bill Etlinger and date. .Mso present in our seating was a fine young will be well into a leisurely three-month couple—Dick Lull '57, an ex-Marine now a around-the-world cruise. civilian working in Philadelphia, and wife Homecoming '69 was the biggest and best Polly. Oh, well, this wasn't the year that ever. Dahlgren Hall was bursting at the was! '70? seams as about 4,000 happy grads from '04 to '69 renewed friendships. The Biggest Little Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) Class did itself proud with some 30 plus as6404 Lal<evievif Drive sorted '28ers, wives and widows in attendance Falls Church, Va. 22041 WEST COAST at the reception and at the delicious turkey Sec'y, RAdm. Robert N. S. Clark, USN (Ret.) dinner served at one sitting in the mess hall 29303 Stonecrest Rd. immediately following. Present: Guy and Rolling Hills Estates, Ca. 90274 Connie Stringer, Art and Jean Binney, Jimmy and Ginny James, Owsley and Callie A thankful regent Christmas and a successStanley, Joe Finnegan, Heebie and Margaret ful 41 St year of release from Bancroft Hall.

Jones, Jimmy and Dona Boyd, George and Concurrent with recovery from the roundup Georgina King, Zeke and Mary Peden, Nate at Annapolis, your secretary has received a Babbitt, John and Jess Scott, Bouye Kendall flood of cards, letters, and phone calls conveySheppard with son (at reception) Lt.(jg) ing pleasure and thanks to the reunion comJohn A. Kendall '64 and his pretty wife, mittee. Herewith they are forwarded to Rollo Curtin, Vince Treanor, Petey and Johnny Davison, Kemp Tolley, Chick Hattie Anderson, Bruce Corby, Tom and Lil Frankel, and Phil Osborn, who may or may Roberts, Bert Belanger, Harry and Helen not have recovered completely.

Sears and Ed Dexter.

J O E BERKLEY sends advice not to move The class likewise gave a good account to your new retirement home until you have of itself at the football game on the followthe cash in hand from your old one. Ski and ing day in which a spirited Navy team coMiggs are presently the frustrated owners of operated with the homecoming crowd by a luxury mobile retirement home and their .shutting out Virginia 10-0. old anchored home in Sacramento. The cash squeeze on veterans mortgage money canAfter a most remarkable career which saw celled out the sale of the old home but not him in and out of uniform three times, on the purchase of the new one. Joe plans to combat duty in two wars from North Atretire from meeting the "demands" of camlantic to South Pacific and the Far East, pus students as of the end of this academic Ned LULL (Capt. U S N R ) retired for good on 31 Oct. from his civil service job in Nav year and take to the road. Up to now, they Ord. Pulling up stakes from Washington, have spent only their summers in the fun of trailer travel which they find more fun each he and Frances are now settled on a primiyear. tive little farm in Culpepper County, Va.

who cares? You'll be outdoors most of the time anyway. The children will be here for the Christmas holidays and February has been set aside for Tom and Mary Cunningham. Outside of those periods, however, reservations are wide open and we look forward to seeing you. Just let us know." She also reports that "Earl Piper and Martin Stone live here. Earl has the most beautifully kept yard in the USA, while Martin has an orchard made up of just about every kind citrus fruit known to man."

Louise and Donk D O N A H O now residing in Vinson Hall, McLean, Va. Louise recovering from a recent illness.

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1929 A N Game Crowd, Long Beach. Standing: Larry and Eleanor Baldouf, Kathryn Walker, Deane Roberts, Pete Folger, Elizabeth Stovall, Roddy Rodimon, Wally and Mary Baird, Guy Garland, Swede Wotton, Bob and Deloras Clark, Carl Armbrust. Kneeling: Blanche Roberts, Helen Folger, Dosh Rodimon and Tiger Wotton.

Our other permanent king of the road, Spud MARCY, grounded in Washington and Annapolis in his deluxe boxcar only long enough for reunion and a class luncheon.

He watched the Army-Navy game in Central Florida and says, "Charlie Fenton ably hosted a gathering of classmates at his place for the A&N game. Present but not entirely accounted for in addition to yours truly were, Cappy and Bea Kohr, Joey and Ruthie Ray, Nick and Helen Frank, Dottie Flatley and a couple of Charlie's neighbors. Casualties were all minor and to the best of my knowledge all have completely recovered. Along with the Rays and the Vissers we successfully attacked and conquered the Kohns' turkey on Thanksgiving Day. The turkey was the only casualty. Spud."

In default of more news this month, the above fish story is displayed. Guess who told it?

Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. M. H. Simons, Jr., USN (Ret.), 5506 Cromwell Dr., Washington, D. C. 20016

Bill and Ella May DOYLE spent November'and part of December touring Mexico and the southwest where they visited son Tom. Dick H E R M S comments that there isn't much Navy news out his way but he and Kate did get to the Navy-Notre Dame game.

Dick has two boys in college.

Buff SIMONS, Bill NELSON, Dick H U N T and Bob CRAICJHILL attended the November luncheon meeting of the Washington, D. C. chapter of the Alumni Association.

Jim CALVERT, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, addressed the meeting. He particularly emphasized the need for help from all Naval Academy graduates in locating outstanding high school athletes and encouraging them to go to the Naval Academy. Jim gave a very persuasive talk.

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Eddie and Anne WAGNER spent Thanksgiving at Ft. Leavenworth with son Bob and family.

Oscar BROWN writes that he's still not sure about getting back for the class reunion but he has hopes. So do we, Oscarâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;see you there.

The Emmet O'BEIRNES, on their annual voyage to Key West by yacht, write that they have had lousy weather but expect to be back in Norfolk in plenty of time for the reunion. Emmet says Jan is back to battery and has resumed her duties as bow hook.

Jenks J E N K I N S reports on homecoming 1969: "After the rally and prior to the reception I paid a visit to the 30th Company wardroom. It is located at the end of the corridor, third deck, in the old 6th Company area, just a few doors from the 'Sam Dealy Room.' The wardroom was in process of rehabilitation when I saw it. With an in-company collection to defray costs and lots of after hours work, the 30th Company midshipmen were doing a tremendous job on it.

There is a lounge, coffee mess, and the 30th Company Commander's office. "The wardroom is fitted with dark walnut panelling, numerous plaques, pictures, photos, replicas, and a color TV, comfortable lounge chairs, and a sofa. Thanks to Red AILES, our first sponsor for the class, and Nick LUCKER, the current class sponsor, and a lot of hard work by the midshipmen, the 30th Company is going to have an attractive area for relaxation of which they can be proud."

In late November your class committee in Washington sent you all of the poop on the 40th reunion. The schedule of aictivities and approximate costs as stated haven't been changed as yet. They may be, but we don't expect there will be many changes. You will be kept informed. You will also be told when and where to send in your motel deposit.

One of the problems we haven't tackled is transportation. We are trying to minimize the need but we are hoping that there will be enough classmates with cars to handle all needs. If you can drive to the reunion, or rent a car while there, you will be helping with this problem. If you didn't receive the above mentioned information please drop a line to Lot ENSEY, Normandy House ( # 2 0 7 ) , 1701 N. Kent St., Arlington, Va. 22209 and ask him to send you the dope.

The University of California Press recently announced a new book by Nathaniel B. GUYOL. The book presents a country-

by-country survey of electrical supply, demand and utilization; the nature and capacity of generating plants ; patterns of fuel consumption; availability of service; extent of government control, and the price of power.

Bill COATES was in town recently and said that he and Evelyn are definitely planning on being at the reunion in May. Bill B U T L E R writes from Belfair, Washington, that though his teaching assignment is a little more confining than he would really like it to be, it is interesting and challenging.

The Alumni Association has received word that Oakleigh W. ROBINSON died within the last ten years. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of his widow please let us know.

Fred BRADMAN writes that they were expecting Marie and Foo RUTTER for a visit early in November. Seems as though the Rutters have a new grandson.

We understand that Bob MOORE had a heart attack not very long ago. In early November Dottie said he w-as doing finewalking five miles a day and losing weight.

The Washington contingent held a class luncheon at the Jefferson Hotel on 13 Nov. Present were Catty Adkins, Stan Alexander, Pete Brady, Bob Craighill, Tim Dorner, Lot Ensey (chairman), Andy Jackson, Jenks Jenkins, Mac McCullough, Towser Miller, Bill Nelson, Buff Simons, Bill Snead, Waddy Wadsworth, Glen Williams and Dutch Wilson. The first order of business was to approve unanimously amendments to the class by-laws. The first three amendments apply to the class executive committee and serve to define the committee membership more clearly and to take into account the change in status of members of the class from active duty to retired. The committee has five regular members and two alternates. The fourth amendment increases the amounts that could be spent for flowers for funerals of deceased classmates or their wives or children to $25 and $20, respectively. It also requires the treasurer to prepare and submit statements at regular periods of all receipts and expenditures. The members of the class present then unanimously elected Peter HORN to be treasurer of the class executive committee. Glen WILLIAMS and Bob CRAIGHILL were elected assistant treasurers. Much discussion followed concerning arrangements for the 40th REUNION. Red A I L E S has reserved 77 rooms at the Holiday Inn in Parole.

Pete BRADY says the following classmates have not sent in their material for the 40th Year After Book: B. C. Allen, Andrada, Appleton, Blanchard, Brokenshire, Carter, Curley, Dally, DeVos, Dunn, Esslinger, Farmer, Fry, Grannis, Gubbins, Haines, Hines, Kiefer, Kirvan, Koepke, J. G. Lang, Legare, Marable, Mathews, Maynard, E. J. MacGregor, Montgomery, Riva, Robinson, Rutter, Smith, Snead, Spofford, C. B. Stevens, Sutherland, Tisdale, "Thomas, Wesanen, Westhofen, Westropp, Whitaker, Wilbur. Vosseler, Yeaton, and Wilson.

When Red S T R O H retired on 30 Nov. he passed on his title of Gray Eagle to RAdm. George P. Koch. Red received the title and trophy from Sandy Heyward when Sandy retired. The holder of the title of Gray Eagle is the Naval or Marine Corps officer who has been a designated naval aviator longer than anyone else on active duty. With Red's retirement, that leaves only Mush DORNIN and Eph HOLMES on active duty and we understand that Mush expects to retire 1 Feb.

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Sec'y, Capt. Oscar E. Hagberg, USN (Ret.) 13600 Sunset Canyon Dr., N.E. Albuquerque, N. M. 87111 Corr. Sec'y, Capl. S. W. Betts, USN (Rel.) Atmospheric Sciences Program National Science Foundation Washington, 0. C. 20550

Please include the following in the next 1931 Class news: First a correction to George MADDEN's address—he is not in Florida and is unheard from since he left India for "home."

A forwarding address is c/o Crater Club, Essex, N. Y. 12936. Don W A C K W I T Z has a new address: 10500 Weymouth St., Bethesda, Md. 20014.

The gathering in Miami for the game last November was select but enthusiastic.

The reunion, at the Eden Roc Hotel on Miami Beach, was made up of two eager couples. Norma and Bill H O L L I S T E R and Ruth and Sherry B E T T S , for the first two days of sunshine, golf and Marineland. We had ringside seats for Jack W U L F F ' s election on Tuesday as Mayor of Hollywood by a 2-1 vote (see following news item). They were joined bv Jane and Dean BLACK and Ruth and Paul S C H O E N I Wednesday afternoon. Thursday's main event was golf at the National PCA Country Club at West Palm Beach. Friday afternoon the faithful collected in the Wulffs" suite for pre-game conditioning followed by dinner and bus to and from the stadium. New arrivals : Mildred and Jack Wulff, Phyllis and Ed Burns, Evel>'n and Clark Ritchie, Audrey and Bobby Jones, Betty and Jesse Motes, Cel and Carl Lucas, Catherine and Wayne Adams, and Jackie Klein, along with a few loyal friends of Jack's. At the game we were joined in temporary miserv by Fifi and Jim ALLEN. Saturday morning the Wulflfs, HoUisters, Schoenis, Blacks, and Lucases took off for Jamaica, to be joined by the Ritchies on Tuesday. The Lucases left their brand new 36-ft. cabin cruiser in Fort Lauderdale, being final-fitted for a leisurely trip back to Port Charlotte on their return.

News item, Miami Herald— "Adm. John Wulff sailed into the mayor's berth in Hollywood as voters turned incumbent Maynard .\brams out by nearly a 2-1 vote. Wulff moves into his first public oflSce and Abrams moves out after lOJ^ years as a city commissioner and mayor. . . .Wulff's victory spells a complete turnabout in Hollywood politics, which will probably mean more cautious growth for the city, less cooperation with big developers and stricter zoning regulations. One of Wulflf's major campaign pledges was to establish and stick by a comprehensive plan for the city and tighten up the city's zoning laws."

Earl GALLAHER reports his and C:aro's return from a short European trip. Caro fell and dislocated an elbow in Lisbon, but by now should be out of her Lisbon hospital cast and on the town. Earl, speaking from hairy experience, says to be sure to have CHAMPUS forms with you whenever you travel, particularly overseas.

The Baltimore Sun scooped the area on 4 Dec. with a word since verified more or less

by Red RAMAGE. ''VAdm. Lawson P. Ramage, who has headed the Defense Department's shipping agency since the spring of 1967, will announce his retirement from the Navy tomorrow. His retirement as Commander Military Sea Transportation Service will be effective 1 April 1970, about a year before he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 62. Admiral Ramage has generally been well regarded by United States shipping interests because he has been a strong advocate of the private merchant marine."

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Two copies of Ed MacDONALD's new book Polar Operations accompanied the SS MANHATTAN across the -Arctic seas recently. This large icebreaker-tanker which reached its goal of Prudoe Bay, Alaska, after a hard fight through the ice may be the prototype for Arctic tankers of the future.

Jessie Bell and Ed are now off to Uusikaupunki, Finland, where he will take care of the new icebreaker-tourist ship MS LINDBLAD EXPLORER in its final days of construction. He'll be with the vessel through the next seven cruises as the Lindblad Travel, Inc., representative and expert. In addition to the maiden voyage across to Montevideo, three of the cruises will be to the Antarctic Peninsula area, one to the sub-Antarctic where visits to the Falklands, South Georgia, Gough and Tristan da Cunha will be made, and two to the "Forgotten Islands of The Indian Ocean." He believes he'll be home and at the office again sometime next April, in time to plant early garden peas.

From Andy HILL, the San Diego news: "Some of the class met at our house for the -Army-Navy game, hoping what we always hope—that schedules don't mean a thing and victory was a possibility. However, Gimpie Heilig and Marian Fahle were the only winners. Others present: Fran and Ernie Ellsworth, Al and Polly Keller, Louise and Ken Romberg, Joe and Cecile Tenney, Inore Lorney, Bob Heilig, Peg and Jim Smith. Before the game ended Jack and Mildred Wulff dropped in, having just arrived from Florida. Jack is attending the National League of Cities Convention as mayor of Hollywood. Our last class luncheon was 15 Oct. with the following present: Ellsworth, Hill. Hawk, Heilig, Straub, Hall, Smith, Gannon, McCracken, Aldrich and Cumberledge. Ed Moring called to say that he is back in town. He was sent to Long Beach for a couple of months. Best wishes to all the folks."

We regret to announce the passing of Ed SEIDEL's wife Barbara as the result of a heart attack at home in Greensburg, Pa. Services were held at the Memorial Chapel at Fort Myer with interment in Arlington National Cemetery on 21 Nov.

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Johnnie F.AHY wrote in during the class elections last year and reported that they are now grandparents. Their son Andy (USN-'K '65) and wife Barbara have a little one—Suzanne. Johnnie hasn't seen many '32ers in his area but keeps in touch through Shipmate. His address is 5112 Hamer Lane, Placentia, Ca. 92670.

Joining the completely retired is Walt L E W I S whose old address was 1150 Bower Hill RA., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15243. Walt will be sending in his new address which will be published in our new issue of "Where's Who in '32." Walt also mentioned he saw Red Eye T H O M P S O N who was in Pittsburgh on a convention.

Chm., Mr. Turner A. Duncan AVCO Corp., 1025 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20036 Corr. Sec'y, Capl. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.) U. S. Naval Academy Museum Annapolis, Md. 21402

Tom CONNOLLY, deputy chief of naval operations for air, has been chosen for the 1969 Kitty Hawk Memorial Award for "distinguished achievement in military aviation."

Sec'y, RAdm. G. E. Pierce, USN (Ret.) 5416 Lambeth Rd. Bethesda, Md. 20014

H E R E -A.ND T H E R E If any of us are thinking of nothing but a life of luxury and need a punt, canoe, rowboat or even a yacht, we now know to whom to write. Floyd S H U L T Z as of last November was appointed vice president of Ingalls Shipbuilding—East Division. Floyd can be reached at 1306 Westwood Rd., Pascagoula, Miss.

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Congratulations, Floyd I Whitey and Bert T O F F joined Casey and Josie H O L T for a trip to Williamsburg where they joined up with John LUNGER and family for a "lost week-end." The main topic of conversation was the poor football season but the consensus of opinion at about four in the morning was "wait 'til next year !"

Joe SCH.ANTZ was in Washington last December and gave Sammy MONCURE a call. Joe lives just outside of Niagara Falls, N. Y., in Lewiston and wants to be remembered to all of us. Despite three open heart surgery operations, Joe is still "ticking away" and feels fine.

Nemo H O W E sent in the accompanying photograph of Bill W I D H E L M , Otto S H E R I N I , George H U G H E S and Nemo in the Playa at Cadiz, Spain, during a midshipman cruise.

VAdm. Thomas F. Connolly '33

A special committee representing the aviation industry and the armed forces unanimously selected VAdm. Connolly for the award. It was presented to him on 5 Dec. at the Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

A month ago the naval "air boss" received the National Aviation Club achievement award in Washington for his extensive contributions in aviation engineering, aerospace development and flight safety. Congratulations, Tom! Porter BEDELL dropped a note to Shipmate announcing that he and Betty were the proud grandparents of twin boys. The equally proud parents are the Bedells' daughter Susan and her husband John Hanley.

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A nice letter from Ed GRIMM contained his current address and brought us up to date on his post-retirement activities. Here's the dope on Ed and Ernie: "I happened to see in the Nov. issue of Shipmate the report that I was in La Jolla. I thought I would set the record straight. Ernie and I are renting in San Diego at 1238 Bangor St. until we can find a place to buy. In August, Wells Fargo Bank expanded southward and opened a headquarters in San Diego plus two banks the same day. I am attached to the headquarters as assistant vice-president.

The bank has a five-year expansion plan of 23 branches in San Diego County and I am very happy to be part of a very traditional yet progressive organization. They call me a 'repotted Admiral'!

"All of us in Southern California are looking forward to welcoming Joe Williams as COM 11 on 31 Jan. It will continue to be very stimulating to have a classmate on active duty in the area."

In the December issue we noted that Anne White, Dick WHITE'S very talented wife, had authored another new book entitled Healing Adventure. We have since learned that the book was published by Arthur James, Ltd. of Evesham Worchestershire, England.

The book sells for $3.50 and if not available in your bookstore, may be ordered from: Order of St. Luke, 2243 Front St., San Diego, Ca. 92101.

The pre-Army game joint luncheon was held on 19 Nov. at the Secretary of the Army Mess in the Pentagon. Using twenty-twenty hindsight, it is apparent that the luncheon was much more fun than the game. Representing 1933 Navy at the luncheon were: Barnum, Caldwell, Curtis, Dawson, Tad Duncan, Galantin, King, Koch, McMullen, George Miller, Mott, Rakow, Sinclair, Thompson, Travis, Enright and Loughlin.

Tad Duncan passed along the following letter from Bill LAUGHON, which is published despite the fact that some classmates living in California may demand equal space in the column to extol the virtues of their adopted state. "It was reported in Shipmate a few years back that I had entered the real estate business in Stuart, Fla. The timing was good; Stuart was on the verge of the rapid growth that has occurred in succession to all of the lower east coast of Florida. But in Stuart it has been controlled

RAdm. George Koch, Commandant of the Washington Naval District, is Navy's 20th Gray Eagle of Naval Aviation.

successfully to prevent the area from becoming another concrete jungle. Our zoning prevents condominium apartments higher than three stories—even on the oceanfront.

Sfaiart is the only place left in Florida that permits peaceful and pleasant living, but still is within an hour's ride of major shopping areas such as Palm Beach.

"I opened my own office. Anchor Real Estate, in the fall of 1967 and I am pleased to say that we are doing real well.

"While I came here mainly to enjoy offshore fishing, I have discovered that this area has the finest weather in Florida, as well as some of the finest people. You have probably heard that Stuart is the 'Sailfish Capital.' The title is deserved—I have had 32 sailfish hooked and jumping in one day."

The photo below was sent in by Howie K U E H L who described the occasion thusly: "On 8 Nov at Allen Center, Naval Station, Long Beach, the Los Angeles-Long Beach contingent of the Class of 1933 held its fourth annual dinner-dance. The affair was arranged by Herbie Schwab, ably assisted by Howie Kuehl and Henry Rumble.

"The evening consisted of cocktails, a fine dinner, some enjoyable dancing and some outstanding entertainment arranged by Herbie Schwab." The above photo appears to provide rather convincing evidence of our advancing years. It shows George KOCH,

Commandant of the Naval District, Washington, D. C , as he became the Navy's 20th Gray Eagle of Naval Aviation on 28 Nov. in ceremonies held at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla. The Gray Eagle is the active duty officer with the longest time in naval aviation. The award consists of a trophy which is passed down from each Gray Eagle. George received the trophy from RAdm. Robert J. Stroh, former Commander Fleet Air Jacksonville, who retired with over 43 years active service.

The Gray Eagle was first presented in 1961 at the Golden Anniversary of Naval Aviation Ball held in Washington. The first recipient was Adm. Charles R. Brown and, at the same ceremony, miniatures of the trophy were presented to nine previous Gray Eagles or to their survivors.

Finally, a note of thanks from your secretary to those who take time to send in dope for this column. The moral may be expressed in two ways—the more dope received, the more interesting the column, or— no dope, no column.

Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.) 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401

The annual pre-Army-Navy game luncheon of USMA-USNA classes of 1934 was held at the COM Washington Navy Yard on 20 Nov. Those in attendance were privileged to hear the Navy Sea Chanters, who provided a brief period of music appropriate to the occasion. We had one of our better turnouts, which included the following: -Arnold, Artz, Batcheller, Bertholf, Bradley, Bunevich, Farwell, Fuller, Gralla, Guthrie, Harbold, Irvine, Keller, Lawson, Jack Martin, Shaw, Chet Smith, Roy Smith, Les Stone. Jim O'Hara, for USMA, mustered nine of his class.

On 21 Nov. Francis BOYLE was invited to observe the launch of the British SKYN E T communication satellite from Cape Kennedy. He was instrumental in negotiations on the British program as deputy director of the Defense Communications Agency in Washington, D. C , before his retirement. His present address is 8 Windsor Rise, Monterey, Ca. 93940.

Front row: Larry White, Helen White, Hat Dolan, Barbara Keyser, Ernie Shaul, Alice Glenn, Elsa Bird, Howie Kuehl, Henry Rumble, Eloise Stanley.

Second row: Ruth Beyer, Kay Black, Larry Kuhn, Frank Kuhn, Don Shaul, Jean Reedy, Elmer Glenn, Herbie Schwab, Elliott Stanley. Third row: Ron Beyer, Leona Miller, Tom Black, John Ogle, Charlie Keyser, Jane Garrels, Jim Reedy, Dottie Kiergan, Graysie Schwab, Ernie Rumble, Jean Kuehl. Bock row: Clayton Miller, Margery Ogle, Charlie Robertson, Gus Kiergan, Bob Garrels, Hayden Leon, Virginia Leon, Dick Bird. Present but not in picture was F. A. Dolan.

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Along with their contributions to the class fund these classmates added the following messages: Pop GUNN, "Sure enjoyed seeing you and Ceil at Las Vegas. Had a wonderful time and hope we can do it again. Just realized I was overdue in handling this. .•\m sorry for the delay and please believe me—we all love you dearly!"

Luke S-^MPLE, "I have just learned that I will be out of town on 20 Nov. and accordingly will be unable to attend our class luncheon on that date. You will find enclosed a contribution to our class fund. I inadvertently allowed my subscription to Shipmate to lapse during which time you apparently made a plea for contributions. Upon renewal I noticed contributions were being acknowledged, so mine is enclosed."

Jack MARTIN reports the following information for November (parenthesized notes are your secretary's, with over 12 years service to the Class of 1934) ; "Carlton Coen was one of the loyal out-of-the-area rooters in Annapolis for the Syracuse game, (.\ctually in -\nnapolis for the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation, Inc., and the honoring of the many donors who have established individual honor scholarships in perpetuity in the Foundation's Honor School Program and the class officers of a number of Naval -Academy classes which have established Class Honor Scholarships. The Foundation trustees and donors of honor scholarships had the opportunity to meet the honor scholars of the class of 1973 at a reception hosted by the Superintendent and Mrs. Calvert. Midshipman fourth class Douglas M. Stone of San Jose, Calif., is the Admiral John J. HYLAND Honor Scholar, a scholarship created by Carl. Under the Foundation's Prep School Program, Doug attended Culver Military Academy—Bruce McN-'AUGHTON please note—where he coached junior varsity football, swam daily, and earned a varsity letter in crew. January and .April 1969 issues of Shipmate presented some facts and solicited further comments from classmates regarding a Scholarship Fund, Class of 1934, USNA, which is now in receipt of $350. With more support this could be the most important contribution by the Class of 1934 to its Alma Mater.)

The Superintendent of the Naval Academy accepting the painting "Magic Penny" painted and donated by Les Stone '34.

newsletter is planned for -April and contacts with organized groups were to be made in Jan. Individual classmates who may wish to send in items are hereby asked to submit such information to Jack Martin before 1 March 1970. Please send inquiries or information for the D. C. committee regarding the contributions to the newsletter, or other matters you may wish to take up, to the following address : Capt. J. C. Martin, LTSN (Ret.), Apt. #609, 4100 Cathedral Ave. N.W., Washington, D. C. 20016. (In the words of another Martin—Dean—keep the cards and letters coming in—to your secretary, so as to make available class news for the 1934 column in Shipmafe. In addition, the proposition to assemble, prepare, print and distribute a newsletter should be considered by more than the D. C. committee.

Consider the cost and labor involved, is there a real need to duplicate news included in Shipmate, and who will provide the necessary labor? Shipmate currently reaches approximately 250 classmates, without any expense to the class fund, and with only the labor of your secretary, now in his 13th year.)

"Jack Martin concludes with the report of the loyal turnout for the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia of George and Dottie Lautrup, Carlton and Gail Coen, Hank and Lucy Miller, Les and Peggy Stone, Bill and Lollie McCormick, Mel and Kitty Dry, Doug and Ruth Fuller, and Roy and Ann Smith."

(Hope the cocktail-buffet at "Anchor's Down" was a huge success. The invitation was greatly appreciated and feel sure these "more hardy" of the class enjoyed the festivities.)

It was a distinct privilege to hear Brute KRULAK, after he was introduced by Hank MILLER, in the Brigade Assembly Hall at the U. S. Naval Academy, on 8 Dec. He was also scheduled to address an audience at the Department of Interior Auditorium in Washington, D. C , on 9 Dec, which should have included many classmates in the imtnediate area. Brute had been invited by the U. S. Naval Institute to participate in their Distinguished Visitor Program. Since his retirement 31 May 1968 he has been president of the Copley News Service and director of editorial and news policy for the Copley Newspapers. Present address is 3665 Carlton St., San Diego, Cal. 92106.

Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. N. Detweiler, (SC) USN (Ret.), ««50 Van Winkle Dr. Falls Church, Va. 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wyman Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd.

Arlington, Va. 22207

Please note that we again have a permanent corr. sec'y to fill Virge VESTEL's very big shoes. Skip PACKARD has agreed to write this column, commencing with the March issue. He will be backed up by Class Council President Jeff P A R K E R and, as usual, by our indispensable and indefatigable Lou D E T W E I L E R .

Our November column told of the tragic death of Bobbi, the talented only daughter of Dorothy and Mac McCALLUM. The has contributed to a "Bobbi McCallum "Also planned for the Washington area class Memorial Fund" which is being established groups are more evening affairs with the by Seattle Post Intelligencer. In thankwives of the Committee taking care of some ing the us for Mac has asked that we let of the details. (A Washington Birthday you know this, that contributions may be sent Party at the A-N Club on 22 Feb. 1963, with Managing Editor, Post Intelligencer, approximately 22 couples in attendance, was c/o and Wall Sts., Seattle, Wa. 98111. The the last time such an affair was held. Credit 6th paper plans to erect a beautiful little spark"District of Columbia Committee U S N A for its success was the herculean effort of '34 held its post-homecoming business meet- the committee: Anne Batcheller, Juana ling fountain at the entrance to their build"which to a degree may capture her ing at the Navy Yard Club in Washington Brockett, Amy Krulak, Paula Manning, ing spirit be an inspiration to those who on 17 Nov. from 1730 to 1930.

Mary Smith and Peggy Stone. At that time workedand with her."

"Schedule and designation of D. C. com- it was the consensus of the committee that Our Council will initiate a flyer to all mittee hosts for class luncheons for the third we refrain from further attempts to organize classmates, soon, detailing the plans for our Thursday of each month from January thru this type of get-together.)

35th reunion at homecoming, 9-11 Oct. 1970.

May 1970 were agreed upon. Two classmates "Ed Batcheller and Chuck Farwell have on duty in Washington have indicated they joined the D. C. Committee augmenting the Early hotel-motel reservations are indicated.

The following is quoted, in part, from a wanted to have a class luncheon at their present membership of Marriner Bertholf, quarters and arrangements are underway.

Doug Fuller, Bill Guthrie, Butch Harbold, letter from our secretary-treasurer to Admiral Boone concerning the USNA Foun"Also discussed and agreed upon was the Carlyle Ingram, Bill Keller, Jack Martin, dation Scholarship : "The Class Council forFid Murray, Paul Savidge and Les Stone. idea to prepare a semi-annual or tri-annual warded a form to vote on the proposal to newsletter to be sent to about 300 of our subscribe to a USNA Foundation Scholar"The homecoming K. T. party was a disclassmates who have recently furnished cur- tinct success and helped to pay most of the ship to be financed from the Memorial rent addresses. Textual contribution for the cost of the handsome frame given for Les Scholarship Fund. Copies of available bronewsletter would be solicited from a desigStone's 4' x 6' painting he donated to the chures were included with the ballot. Of the nated classmate of those groups of classU S N A through the class of 1934. It is un- eligible votes, only 38.8 percent were cast. mates who meet as a unit in various sections derstood the painting will be displayed in Of the votes cast, 88.4 percent were for of the country such as California, Florida, Michelson Hall where it may be seen by the USN-A Foundation Scholarship. HowTexas, Midwest, New England, etc. (Some- visitors to the -Academy plus the midship- ever, the Class Council can not approve a thing of this nature was instituted early in men. Several letters congratulating the revision to our Memorial .Scholarship Fund 1964 when certain individuals were request- D. C. Committee on the K. T. party and the charter without a majority of eligible votes ed to monitor a designated list of classmates presentation of the painting have been grate- being cast. Accordingly, no action can be included in an assigned area, for a total of fully received. (The D. C. Committee re- taken on the proposal at the present time.

16. Results varied depending upon the inter- solved there would be no refunds made for "We will keep this item on our agenda est of the designee. If this is again considK. T. party cancellations and no-shows. The for future discussion and probably ask for ered feasible the same list, with very few money will go to the class fund.) another vote at a later date." exceptions, could be adopted.) Dates of newsletters would be announced in Ship"The 35 for '34 Book as of 10 Dec. was Add political note: On 4 Nov., Jack mafe sufficiently in advance to receive indi- planned to be mailed to approximately 300 GERWICK was elected First Selectman of vidual news contributions in addition to classmates who ordered them in either late East Lyme, Conn., a full-time job. Congratuthose received from classmate groups. First December or early January. lations, Jack, on your third career!

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The climax of homecoming '69 for '35ers in attendance was the presentation of a plaque honoring Buzz B O R R I E S from the class of '35 to the 35th Company wardroom at a brief ceremony, characterized by its simple dignity, on Sunday afternoon. The plaque is a replica of that which hangs in the National Football Hall of Fame and is complemented by a record of Buster's unmatched athletic achievements as a midshipman and an engraved brass plate denoting the date and place of presentation. The wardroom bulkhead on which it is mounted has been designated the "Hall of Fame" space by Lt. Anthony R. Colucci, USN, the 35th Company officer, and the midshipmen of the Company.

Opening and closing remarks were made

by Red McDONALD who was asked to handle the local arrangements at the Academy. The tone of the ceremony was that it was an occasion honoring the living record of accomplishment of Borries the man, not his memory, and hence was not one of sadness over the reality that he is no longer among us. This was followed by an inspirational invocation delivered hy Chaplain Plank, who also pronounced the Benediction.

In his closing remarks, Red noted that recognitions of Buster's outstanding contributions in his later life were appropriate to other times and places but that those honored here properly belong in "The Hall," where they are a part of the traditions of the Academy and where he so magnificently exemplified the best of Navy and of the spirit of '35.

The class sincerely appreciates the splendid representation of the Borries family at the ceremony by Bruce and three of her four sons, Chuck, Larry and Bill, and Chuck's charming wife. Other classes were represented by Butch Harbold '34, a great teammate; Gene Riewe '36 and, as we know, a '35er too; and Phil Ryan '50, the Sixth Battalion officer.

Penny and Bud P A R E T hosted a preArmy ,^Navy football game get-together for the USM-A and USNA classes of '35 on 22 Nov. Their lovely, spacious home in Alexandria, Va., was filled with 68 persons (23 USMA—45 U S N A ) . The Abhaus and Schachts came from Annapolis and two West Pointers came from the Harrisburg, Pa., area for this event. We hope it will become an annual affair. Last year the Army hosted a similar get-together. The great success of the party was due to the Parets' graciousness and organization abilities; the culinary arts of Penny Paret, Phyllis Badger and Ida Mary Detweiler; the piano playing of Jackie Reich, and the decorations and posters accomplishments of Margaret Packard. There was great boasting of football teams and much singing of both Army and Navy, not only by the above menti-^ned, but also by the Marion Eppes, Gabberts, Gays, McEntees, Mecklenburgs, Parkers, Powers, Rieras, Gus Scotts, Bub Wards, Westins, Brandts, McDonalds, plus Marj Cole, Earl Sneeringer and one McEntee daughter and escort.

Sec'y, Capt. W. M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4720 Sedgwick St., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 Sec'y, Capl. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret) Downing St. Annandale, Va. 22003

Things have pretty much settled down to normal living again in the Ellis household following the holidays. However, just to make sure we don't get too solid in our retired comfort and take life too easy, Santa brought us a six-week-old toy poodle ahead of schedule—Thanksgiving Day to be exact.

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Boy I Have we ever been busy since ? We call her Bill's Jou Jou, but at this point we're not too sure but what that letter "J" shouldn't be changed to one much later in the alphabet, i.e., the 16th. However, we are having fun keeping up with that fiesty little ball of fuzz, small as she is with her big growl and squeaky little bark pulling at our trouser legs.

As we reported in the last issue, we were unable to get to homecoming this year due to the death of Ede's brother Jack. We were sorry to have missed seeing everybody, and doubly sorry not to be able to pick up news personally. However, thanks to Rosa and Frank L A W who pinch-hit for us, a paper was circulated at the tables Friday night bringing forth the following accounts.

Dottie and Dan ENTLER, "Have now taken up apartment dwelling at 710 Americana Dr., Apt. #43, Annapolis. A new grandchild due 15 Nov. at Rick and Diana Donnelly's—now stationed at MCAS Kaneohe. Dotty finally gets to Hawaii I" Mary Moore and Douglas LACEY, "Our bailiwick is Annapolis; Jack C. Moore Jr. lives nearby. Sandy is in Kansas City, Mo. Come on down and see us."

Peg and Rosy RYAN, "Just arrived from California back on active duty with Rosy as deputy director of Naval History (OPO 9B9). Merry Christmas to all in case we don't get those cards out." The Ryans are now at 3166 N. 20th St., Arlington, Va. 22201.

Jane and Syd SHERBY, "Everybody looking as good as ever. We seemed destined for Texas for some time to come, but no boots or big hats yet! Both children fine— so are we—life is good. Y'all come to see us in Texas, ya'hear !"

Golda and Dick MYERS, "Still at same old stand—Mechanicsburg, Pa., phone: 732-9587. We are on the route to everywhere.

Give us a call as you pass through this heart of Pennsylvania."

Lil and Tom DABNEY, "Same old story; nine young ones, but only two at home at present."

Gene RIEWE, "Moved back to old stand in Jersey in October. Now at 56 Upper Ferry Rd., Trenton, N. J. 08628; phone (a/c 609) 882-3340. Everything back to what it was four years ago."

Marjo and Ben R O B E R T S H A W , "Still on duty with USMC and living on South River. All visitors coming by boat are most welcome. Just phone (301) 956-4866 and come on!"

Claudiana and Joe RICE, "Still around but . . . you'll now find us at Qtrs. N, Washington Navy Yard. Come see I" Rosa and Frank LAW, "Frank now working full time as Sec'y/Treas., Society of Naval Engineers. Rosa teaching group piano in Arlington County schools."

Val and Ben OELHEIM—(Ben got poetical) "A Class reunion is a ball For us who started out so small.

Our background travels and good cheer.

We brought them all with us this year.

Though small in size, we miss no tricks, Cuz we are a perfect thirty-six."

Also present making up the two and a half tables in the Mess Hall Friday night were Fran and Bob MORTON and Virginia and Jim O'GRADY. Saturday saw the foregoing joined at the game or the party by the (jrays, Crawfords, Tom Kimmel and son, Butlers, Fowler, Bradleys, Stimsons,

Tyrees, Baumeisters, Edna Sanford, and Carl Fellows. By all reports the weekend was a great success, marred only by the sad news received just prior to the game that Bob WILLIAMS, a great supporter of the Academy and homecoming, had passed away that morning, 25 Oct., at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda. Funeral services were held the following week with burial in Arlington National Cemetery. As of this reporting we are told that Frances has moved back to Danville, Va. We regret we do not have an address, but suggest that classmates and friends send personal condolences to Frances and the family in care of Alex TYREE, 309 Braehead Dr., Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.

A note from Frances on 3 Nov. to the class of '36 says: "I can never thank you enough for your thoughts, prayers, beautiful flowers, and help. Bob would have been so pleased to see some 20 or more of you who came to see him off. I was very touched and appreciate all you did. Good luck to all of you and sincere thanks. . . . Always Frances Williams."

An October news release from the University of South Dakota states that Al FURER was awarded his Master of Arts degree by the University on 13 Aug. In addition to his B.S. from the Academy, Al also has his M.S.—mathematics degree from California Institute of Technology. Our congratulations to Al on this his latest achievement.

Lucille and Davvy D A V E N P O R T have left the northern climes of Arnold, Md., and moved south to sunshine land. "Their new address: 3040 Aloma Ave., Apt. L-6, Winter Park, Fla. 32789. We'll miss them both in the Washington area and wish them good luck in their home.

Speaking of moves, Nancy and Tom R E E D are back from Guam and living in their previous residence, 2706 N. Wakefield St., Arlington, Va. 22207. An arrival notice from Tom says: "Home after completing a most rewarding tour as CO, NavShipRepair Fac, Guam. This tour was highlighted with the receipt of the new Meritorious Service Medal at the change of command ceremony.

I was relieved by Paul Smith '42.

"During this tour my boss was my classmate and good friend, Vince Combs, who is doing a bang-up job as ComServPac. Nancy and I spent a few days with Vince and Bunny in their Makalapa quarters once while visiting Hawaii. Also when work permitted we were able to make several interesting trips to Far East countries which included two shopping sprees to Hong Kong. Our trip home we stopped in LA for two days and enjoyed a dinner and dancing with the Rutters and Odenings at Allen Center. Our phone number is 528-0653; should friends or classmates be passing through, we would appreciate a call. Expect to be here on duty in NavShipsSystemsCommand for a year or so. Our best wishes to all." Welcome home.

Reeds I 7 Nov. was a big day in the life of the USS CoNNOLE. FOA completed, she reported for duty in CruDesLant and officially joined the Fleet. Again, our best wishes for good luck.

The '36 Register, 1969 edition, out and distributed, brought great response to our president's memorandum and notice of annual dues. Of a possible 210 classmates, 52 paid 1969 dues; 13 paid '69 and '70 dues; and many sent additional contributions to the class fund. The total collected was $376.36.

A reminder was sent out for '70 dues in January, but those who needed no prodding and paid up on schedule are requested to ignore the notice. We consider this very SHIPMATE

good, and keeping up this record should permit the class to meet its annual commitments without difficulty. Keep up the good work!

The 36^ in the amount collected was caused

by Vince COMBS who set the precedent by sending in $19.36. How about others following suit occasionally ? ?

News gleaned from the Register responses follow.

Joe B A R K E R : "Was delighted to receive the new directory, and hope my compliments can be passed on to those who did such a fine job of putting it together. Muriel and I are looking forward to Freddie Chenault's class get-together at China Lake. 'Tis strange we don't seem to have many people out of '36 around the Bay area. I think this will be the first time we have gotten together with any substantial number of the class since Vince Combs' New Year's Eve party in the late 50's. Best wishes to all." Joe is presently with the Bechtel Corporation, engineers-constructors, San Francisco.

W. W. BRADLEY: "Thank you for the Register. I have been out of touch with the alumni organization and had no idea '36 was so well organized. Am employed by McDonnell Douglas Corp., Huntington Beach. Our two girls are both married now: Colleen Florence (Mrs. Paul Oeltjenbruns) and Florence Lea (Mrs. Ernest Farhat).

Regards to all."

Warfield B E N N E T T : "We won't make the homecoming this year, but maybe in '70 or *71. Have a good time!" As previously reported, the Bermetts were in Europe seeing sights and visiting classmates.

Vince COMBS: "The yearbook is great I Tom, Bill, Bob, and Jack did a wonderful job. Bunny sends her best to all."

Hollis COOLEY: "It was nice being able to say Hi to old classmates at the Penn State game—wish I could think of something else that was good about it! Enclosed my check for '69 dues—the programs you all have started, the 36th Company and now the Prep School award, sound great to me.

We are all pretty poor down here as is everyone now I know—but am still running a small recreation program including fishing, hunting, and with a few cabins to rent.

Somehow we should be able to utilize it for a '36 outing. We are only an hour from Norfolk and 2^/^-3 from Washing^ton—about 4 from Annapolis." Hollis is the present OIC of the Cheatham Annex, Norfolk Supply Center, which is located at Williamsburg, Va. Let's pick up the invite!

Hank F U S S E L L : "Any gang that can make an initial contribution of $500,000 out of a total collection of $676 has my deepest respect. They need us over in the Budget Bureau I Kidding aside, here's my $3 and thanks very much for the new yearbook.

Best Regards to all."

Norm G I L L E T T E ; "Was very pleased to receive the '36 class directory. Well Done to Dabney, Ellis, Williams, and Ryder. Am being kept fairly busy as the only PacFlt ASW Group left after the latest cuts. Hope we'll build back up in time for advent of new S3 aircraft. Hope to see you all and the 36th Co. wardroom at homecoming. I may have a son enter with Class of '74 or '75. Would like to see him in '76—but that would be cutting it too close. He's much more athletic than I, but NO smarter. All the best to all the best."

Qint M c K E L L A R : "Our older son, Clinton, is finishing up his first two years as a draftee in the Army—private to sergeant in six months ! Mac, our younger boy, is a sophomore at University of Virginia.

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Connie is winning money at bridge, and participating in Garden Club, church, and benefit affairs. I am managing an office for Cousins Properties Inc., a young but highly successful developer. We see many service friends passing through Atlanta, but miss service life, especially A&N games hosted by the Rices. Connie joins in regards."

Joe R E E D : "Enjoyed browsing through the 1969 Class Register, and appreciated what you all have done to keep us up to date on classmates."

Hugh G A R V E R : "Joe, you and Bill Ellis have my great affection and appreciation for the work done in binding the class together.

Best wishes to all."

Otis C O L E : "Joe, I trust our initial contribution to the 36th Co. wardroom was not $500,000 as per your para 2 of your memo.

I have been grinding away on my USC studies, having attended both summer sessions in my attempt to 'get it over with soonest.' This doesn't leave much spare time, but Anne and I hope to get over to Fred Chennault's China Lake shindig. Anne is busy with ^her painting and Coronado Women's Club 'work, not to mention house and yard work. Son Otis (lieutenant, USN!!) sailed 8 Oct. as weapons officer, USS EVERSOLE for his third tour in Vietnamese and other Seventh Fleet waters. Carole is working as a biomedical research assistant in Boston. Not much new here in the San Diego area. Jim McCauley is home now and it looks like everything will be AOK. Say Hi to all the gang back East." Thanks for the word on Jim, Otis. Also, thanks to you and Fussell for catching the big typo error in Joe's memo; the amount was reallv onlv $500.

Bill L E W I S : "Still with the Virginia Employment Commission trying to find work for people. It is very interesting and at times very rewarding work."

-A November letter from Chuck H O U S T O N relates: "The class directory is a pretty handy booklet if it is kept up to date.

Am afraid I have not been pulling my oar.

I neglected to send in my new address after leaving Kwajalein over a year ago. . . .

Have been in Vietnam since that time, but will probably return to CONUS soon after the first of the year. Can't say that I've found any classmates over here to stage a reunion with. . . . I am out here as manager of Pacific Architects and Engineers' Air Dept. We provide passenger and cargo airlift support to the company's installations, which, in turn, are providing facilities engineering support to our Armed Forces here.

We provide scheduled air service to some 24 installations throughout South Vietnam, two or three times a week. Additionally, we provide bi-weekly service to six others and fly frequent special and emergency flights.

'Tain't big, but it keeps us hopping. I'm enjoying it, but not enjoying the family separation. So I think I will turn the controls over to someone else and return to Las Vegas. Enough of this 'sea duty' for a retired airedale. My address after the first of the year will be: 2107 Barry Way, Las Vegas, Nev. 89106. Liz is living there now and I look forward to joining her." Thanks for all the dope, Chuck. Let's hear from you more often.

Not much transpired at the November luncheon except we are moving to the A&N Town Club for future get-togethers starting with January. We will continue to meet on the second Wednesday of each odd numbered month. Plans for next year's homecoming are already underway, with the top floor (15 rooms) of the Maryland Inn re-

served for 9 and 10 Oct. Will give you more on this in the next issue since we've used more than our quota of space already.

It is with regret that we close with the sad report on another of our beloved classmates. Don DOCKUM, while out hunting on Thanksgiving Day, died of a sudden heart attack. Funeral services with modified military honors were held at Fort Myer Chapel on 3 Nov., followed by burial in Arlington Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Rice, Crawford, Tom King, Ellis, Ryan, Entler, Kimmel, and Skip Giffin. At the time of his death, Don was an executive with General Dynamics, Rochester, N. Y. We will all miss Don, his ready humor, happv smile, and loyalty to the class. Classmates and friends may send personal condolences to Vera at their home address of 28 Sandpiper Lane, Pittsford, N. Y. 14534.

Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. H. B. Reece, USN (Ret.) 1900 South Eads S t . , Apt. 529 Arlington, Va. 22202

Fifteen classmates turned out for the first class luncheon following homecoming held as usual at the Army-Navy Country Club, Washington, D. C. Attendees were Tom Adams, Bernie Bieri, Jimmy Denton, Bob Farrington, Ted Gibson and Harry Hahn who was in Washington, D. C , on a business trip from San Francisco. Harry is a member of the National Academy of Engineering panel established to review the Navy's Ocean Engineering Program. Paul Huelsenbeck—this is the first time Paul has attended a Washington, D. C, class luncheon. He was down on active duty as a captain U S N R assigned to OpNav 101.

Paul's home is in Haddonfield, N. J. He is operations manager for Paragon Oil—subsidiary of Texaco, and has been with that company for 32 years. And Johnny Johnston, Bill Mack, Cliff Messenheimer, George Rouzee, Bunny Shupper, Wes Steesy, Chuck Stein and Don White.

While travelling recently down near Easton, Md., our Sec'y, Johnny J O H N S TON, visited Walt and Francesca STENCIL. Walt is president of Kirkland Hall College. Walt started the college with 13 students. The second year there were 75 students, and this year he has 117. In addition, Walt manages a 750-acre farm at the college and a business of renting duck blinds.

He has two German Shepherds, one Collie, five cats and lots of wild geese. One of their seven children runs the book shop at the college. Walt extends an invitation to all classmates to "come on down" and visit them.

By the way, in the previous issue it was reported rather incompletely as to classmates of '37 who had sons in the Class of '73. This list is: Curt Kelly, Walt Stencil, Jack Reid, and Bill Brinckloe.

Many of you may know that since we normally don't hear from some of our modest classmates, the Washington, D. C, contingent approved of a program of writing to a group of our classmates in turn each month. In this way we hope to get around to the whole class, update addresses and other information. Some replies appeared in the January 1970 issue and following are more replies.

Monty BALLINGER is manager of research and development for Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Chester, Pa. 19013. He and Libby live in a lovely large home at 221 Moylan Ave.. Moylan, Pa. 19065. Information on the Ballinger family is: Ens. John M. Ballinger Jr., USNR, is married and 29

Word has been received from Charlie and Elaine BURCH who live at 1438 Willow omore at Bucknell. Louise is attending Net- Wood Drive, Norfolk, Va. 23508. Charlie is ter Providence High School and Michael assistant director of admissions for Old Doand Carl are attending Netter Providence minion University. Their four daughters are Junior High School. Your Corr. Sec'y saw attending school as follows: Elaine T., NewMonty for a short chat at the annual meet- ton College, Newton, Mass.; Linda S., ing of the Society of Naval Architects and Martha Washington College, Fredericksburg, Va.; and Cynthia and Marcia are both Marine Engineers in New York.

Walt BARRY writes from 2730 Murray in high school. Charlie says: ". . . Have been Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23518, where he and working steadily to keep the girls in school.

Mary live. Walt is teaching math at Lake Hunt ducks and birds as opportunity permits.

Taylor Senior High School. Son Tom, who Otherwise lead a quiet existence."

Hank B U R F E I N D advises he and Oweita is 27 and a graduate of U S N A 1965, is married and is currently attending PG School are living at 500 Windermere Ave., Interat Monterey, Ca. Rob, 24, was married in laken, N. J. 07712 and that he is retired. And August of last year to Miss Dorothy Odom because of the early deadline for Shipmate, of Hampton, Va. Rob served three years this will not appear in time but they have in the Army, including a year in South sent a lovely Christmas card with the wish Vietnam. William, 22, is in Class of '70 "May the Spirit of Christmas bring you U S N A and is currently on the Dean's List Happiness and a Joyous New Year," signed (Walt says like himself), and Kevin, 17, is Oweita and Hank. a senior at Norfolk Catholic High School.

No grandchildren yet!

Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) 3900 Watson PI., Apt. 7B Walt writes further: "I retired in June Washington, D. C. 20016 1967 and entered the teaching profession here in Norfolk in September of that year. T H E W A S H I N G T O N SCENE Red Hessel, Waffles Ingling and I are in Our monthly luncheon at the Fort Myer the Math Dept. at Lake Taylor Senior High Officers' Club was a lively event with Herb School. Gerry Joyce is teaching math and physics in the adjoining high school, Nor- MANDEL attending from New London. view. Am very fond of teaching and thor- Seems he was defeated as the independent oughly enjoy it but would prefer something candidate for the City Council in the recent a little less demanding of my time. We elections by a Democrat. However, Herb has have new math books this year and that puts never been one to let any grass grow under an added burden on all of us. Waffles, Red his feet and has retained an interest in some and I are only a few rooms from one port and harbor development projects, which another on the fourth deck of this fine new should keep him in the limelight while out school. We have lunch together every day of office. In addition, he has left the General but I don't know if it should be called that Dynamics Corp. and joined an old established as we barely have time to gulp something tobacco distributing firm owned by his wife's down, get in a brief 'complaint' about the family. Ben P I C K E T T also attended for the sad state of things in the U. S. and head first time in his new job as Director of Fleet Readiness and Training (OP-37). We back to the classroom. were saddened to learn that Kay's father.

"Mary is still a fine golfer and I'm still Admiral Lewis, class of 1918, had passed a hacker but I enjoy the game when a few away and was buried in Arlington. Joe of us teachers can arrange some free time.

BLANDIN and Charlie MORRISON came "Things are quiet around the house these over from Annapolis to join the group which days with only one boy to yell at and half included Hugh Robinson, Andrews, Leonard, the time he's not there while I'm yelling at Ingham, Dubois, Adair, Hartigan, Smale, him. Two of the boys were together in the Art Johnson, Mclntyre, Bland, Don Brown, Seventh Fleet last summer. Tom was Connie Conrad, Tucker, Dwyer, Whalen, weapons officer in the USS BLACK while Bill Hunnicutt, O'Brien, Owen, Bidwell, Heston, Luby, Spears, Norris, Alford and yours was in the LEARY for his 1/c cruise. They were in different task groups and never got truly. For those of you who may get to this to meet although they were within 15 miles area, put these dates on your calendar: 26 or so of one another on several occasions Feb., 26 March and 28 May for class lunchand could hear the respective ships' calls on eons ; and, 23 April for the husbands and wives luncheon. All to be held at Fort Myer. the circuits.

Ed LUBY, our local treasurer, gave tjs a "Have to get back to the books again. rundown on the class fund and the WashingBest regards. Walt." ton group fund, neither of which would make Ace and Libby BARTON advise that they much of a splash in the world of finance. are living at Route 3, Box 45, Sanford, However, they are both solvent and Don BROWN has done a commendable job to N. C. 27330. Ace is purchasing manager of textile machinery for the Roberts Co. of produce a class fund of $1100 after nearly Sanford, N. C. "Their children a r e : Barbara 32 years of neglect by all concerned but Don. Elizabeth who is a senior at Salem College So to get to the point, Luby proposed and it and Robert who is a sophomore at Wake was unanimously voted that we should take steps to increase the class fund by contribuForest. Ace says, "Working here in 'golf heaven'—play with Ed Pace '37, Red Coward tions from the members of the class in the '39, Squire Higgins '39, George Rinehart form of $4 annual dues. Also, that the class '39—hope to build retirement home at Whis- fund be administered and supervised by the pering Pines when kids 'fly the coop.' Would Washington group elected committee. By go back in Navy any day to get away from the time you read this, each of you should this crisis-laden civilian business—can't even have received a letter from our committee get away for homecomings. Ed Pace work- setting forth all the details. In any event, you ing at Sandhills Community College. Kay is can send your four bucks to Capt. E. M. playing the market and bridge. We live one LUBY, 1330 Elsinore Ave., McLean, Va. mile west of U S 1 and many 'snowbirds' 22101, and it will be most gratefully received. fly by and we are always glad to see them. There are many small expenses in running Even with a lousy season I still say loud the class activities and surely these should be and clear Beat Army. Give my best to the borne bv all the members. I am sure that Washington-Annapolis contingent and ya'll future reunions will be more and more meaningful and require funds to plan and finance. come on down to golfing country."

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the U S S FRED T . BERRY. Nicholas is a soph-

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Some day it may be to our desire to leave a memorial to our great class. So I think our efforts to enhance our class fund is timely and I hope you will support it.

A few hardy souls ventured down for the Navy-Syracuse game which took place in the cold of the moratorium weekend. Traffic was snarled in the city and the beltway proved the shortest in time to get from place to place. Jean and Red COWARD were up for the weekend as house guests of the A N D R E W S . Phil and Gigi BESHANY came from Norfolk well bundled up for the occasion. The H E S T O N s , son Jimmy and date, and I drove down and joined others for tail-gating, including the Giffens, Al Churches, Dick Churches, Art Johnsons, Joe Elandins, John Ferriter, Ed Luby, Boykins, Raymers, Hugh Robinsons, K. G. Robinsons, Morrisons, Norrises and Hank Jacksons.

The Cowards expected to be in their new home in Whispering Pines by Christmas and seem very happy and contented in their new environment. Glad to see you, Jean and Red. I forgot to mention in my homecoming report that it turned out to be a special occasion for the Hank JACKSONs as soon Rick arrived home from Thailand with his new bride, Banida. Much happiness to the young couple.

The Washington group wives took a tour of Ford Theater, the Library of Congress and Decatur House with Shirley Andrews as their expert guide. A group of the class of '36 wives joined them in the venture and Nancy Kimmel, who is also a tour guide, helped make for a most enjoyable event. The McDOWELLs have purchased a home in Malvern Hills and will be at their new address, 504 Canterbury Lane, Alexandria, Va., sometime in February.

Fred S C H R O E D E R was in town for a quick visit and looked like he was enjoying and prospering in his second career and that all was well at Old Shinglesides in East Setauket, N. Y. I failed to mention in the last column that Joe S T I L L W E L L had retired from the Bureau of Ships and was planning to go into the nursing home business with his wife, Edna. The best of luck, Joe, and Godspeed in your second career. A new first for the class is the promotion of Pete A U R A N D to vice admiral and assignment to ComASWForPac in Pearl Harbor.

Congratulations, Pete, and we are all sure proud of you and look forward to hearing news of your new job.

H E R E AND T H E R E Jack RAYMER, always a faithful supporter of class activities and my column, took a recent trip to San Diego on NavOrd business and spent two evenings with Bob and Louise S I N N O T T . The Sinnots hosted a dinner party attended by Jan and Swede OLSEN, Tom and Gail F O S T E R and Jane and Bill ROGERS. Local news gathered is that Tom Foster is teaching in high school.

So also is Bill Rogers. Kitty Ogle has applied for a real estate license and is in the process of taking her exams. Mickey F I N N is in the process of getting his credentials for teaching and is substitute teaching in his spare time. Many thanks. Jack, for the news and your interest in keeping us together.

When the KELLYs were up for homecoming, I asked Monroe to send me some news on Fish HADDOCK when he got back to Norfolk. In a recent letter, he enclosed a news clipping showing Fish as CO Naval Supply Center, receiving the Navy Material Command Zero Defects Award and added the comment, "as you can see, Ira Haddock is okay. He had phlebitis, not a heart attack." Thanks, Monroe, and I know everySHIPMATE

one will be glad to hear the good news about Fish.

OUie BAGBY writes from Pittsburgh to pass along the Mac McCRORYs' new address: 837 Topaz St., New Orleans, La. 70124. Ollie also reports that Ed B-ARRETT had lost his father some time ago but he had not seen Ed since. Ollie is still on the rolls of the University, but on indefinite leave, at least thru his contract period or until he finds another job. Good luck, Ollie, and thanks for the news.

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Sec'y, VAdm. C. Edwin B e l l , USN Quarters " A " Naval Security Station 3701 Nebraska Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016

Did you enjoy the Army-Navy game? Of course I'm not referring to the game, but the whole trip. We had one of the nicest breaks in our life by being invited to ride on the Secretary's railroad car to the stadium and back. That's the way to go I -As a dyed-in-the-wool Redskin fan since midshipman days, I was happy to see Otto Graham on the train, the former Cleveland Browns great, and Redskins coach of a year ago.

He is a particularly delightful person and very easy to talk to. All in all, w-e had a wonderful day punctuated only by the dismal football game.

This week I had the great opportunity to go to the National Hall of Fame dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York where I was goggle-eyed at meeting and talking to -Admiral Tommy Hamilton, whom you all will remember as the Navy coach of the plebes; Bud Wilkenson, former coach of Oklahoma and latest inductee into the Hall of Fame; Lou Little of Columbia; Arnie Nevers of Stanford, and a host of others.

It was pure enjoyment to one who is an enthusiastic but unknowledgeable fan.

We had a particularly fine luncheon this month. Ned BEACH was there, and Ned is now the director of the staff of the Republican Policy Planning Committee and works over on Capitol Hill. He and Ingrid will be moving back into their home in Georgetown probably in January.

I think I previously mentioned a new class book as an updating from "25 Years After."

Several people here in Washington—notably, (jeorge Duncan—have volunteered to help.

The target is to publish a book at an early date, but the earliest date foreseen would be about 1971 or 72. I mention it now in an early plea for your support and help. Most people responded well to the last book and that is a large reason for its success. Too many people, though, failed to make any response whatsoever.

Bob TRUAX is now here working for the Navy, and, I believe, is working at the David Taylor Model Basin. His principal area of interest is in the Surface Effects Ship area.

There are several types of ships being looked at in this area, but probably the leading contender at this time is one known as the "captured air bubble" ship. Briefly, this is a ship with a "skirt" around it, going down into the water, which holds air under the hull. By this principle, the ship is able to move on the surface at 80 to 100 knots. The Navy has been working on this for several years and I'm hopeful we can push hard on the futiire development. If successful, it could revolutionize naval warfare—there is no submarine today that could keep up with surface ships of that speed. The large modern navy that Russia has built in recent years would become obsolete. The Navy proposes to build one ship soon, in an agreement to work with the Maritime Administration, but the program still remains hazy and needs additional emphasis. We hope that Bob can give it the impetus and expertise that are needed.

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I had a call recently from Harry H E L F R I C H who told me that he and Jimmy G L E N D I N N I N G recently won the Senior Duplicate Bridge Tournament in Annapolis known as the Commodore's Cup. This should make them the first and only class members to attain that rare flag rank.

Have been unable to pick up any other news this month. In particular, I've had no news from the west coast for three months.

Someone should call up Johnny W E A T H E R W A X and wake him up.

Sec'y, Capt. Edward Muhlenfeld, USN OSD (WSEG), 400 Army-Navy Drive Arlington, Va. 22202

WASHINGTON REPORT Sometimes the time lag between going to press and when you read the dope makes it a little bit tough on the writer, keeping his present and past tenses straight. But at this time of the year in Washington it's cold and wintry and we've had a few snow flurries— and when you read this, it'll still be the same. Only maybe more snow, and not flurries at that. But it's the time of the year when it's good to be inside by the warm fire, with old friends, and maybe a wee drop of schnapps or a glass of fresh cider to go along with the sea stories.

Veterans' Day has come and gone, and we hope you had the Stars and Stripes flying outside your front door too. We're part of the vast majority who still think the U. S. of A. is a mighty fine place. And we're especially proud of those who have demonstrated that sentiment in a lot of far-off places in the very hardest way—including a large number of classmates and other shipmates.

Thanksgiving Day used to be the time when "over the meadow and through the woods, to Grandmother's house we'd go."

Now you just go round the beltway to the right exit and get there much quicker. But there was still the house full of the smells of turkey and "stuffins" cooking, mince and pumpkin pies warming—and the joy of family reunion by car, letter, and phone.

At the November luncheon, after we'd all gorged on PUG, Fritz introduced as the speaker of the day one Early W I N T E R S (a timely choice for a chilly day). His tojnc, naturally, was the ups and downs of real estate; and I guess he's seen them allll in the many years from first becoming a sailfisman to his present point of eminence as head of the Four Seasons Realty. By tJie end of his talk, we were mighty glad if we have our houses now—but well advised that even if we have to start out from scratch, it's still a good investment. One story from Fritz' introduction brings out the problems of opening your own shop, though. He tells of that day when Lee and Dee, having decided to take the big step, got all set up to open the front door for business, and walked outside to admire their new store. They heard a screeching of brakes, a car came down the street out of control, and wound up—you gfuessed it, right in their front window!

Even after that, they still like the real estate business and stand ready to serve all classmates and others (as long as they have good brakes). Thanks, Lee, for a most irrformative and entertaining talk.

Ace BARTON, loking hale and hearty at the luncheon, was passing out his new business cards. Out of the personnel business and back in the more technical area, he is with John I. Thompson & Co., a subsidiary of Tracer, Inc. His office is at 1118 22nd St. in Washington, and he can be reached by phone at 337-4200. Good luck. Ace—and congratulations.

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Back in town from a stint on the west coast is Snuffy LOCKETT, now laboring away at the Rosslyn office of North American Rockwell Information Systems Co. Peg and Snuffy live out in Annandale, 4834 Randolph Dr., phone 354-7419. Welcome back to the Seat of all Power and Knowledge, Locketts—and we'll watch for you at the clan gatherings.

Andy ANDERSON'S son Phil made the local press. He is a senior at VMI, Regimental S-1, and was Platoon Honor Man at Army RO'TC summer camp. He is presently director of the new intramural athletic program, modeled after those at USNA and USMA. On graduation this June he plans to attend law school to prepare for entrance into the Army JAGC. We'll all be expecting to hear of fine things in the future from this outstanding son of one of '40's first flag officers.

If we may include the Crabtown area in this Washington section, leave us here pay honor to Bill LAMB. Bill and Maureen live at Arnold, Md., just north of Annapolis, and Bill is teaching at the rapidly expanding Anne Arundel Community College. Their address is Box 262, Route 3, Arnold, Md. 21012.

In town on a flying trip from California recently was Whiff CALDWELL, who, as you know, is with McDormell-Douglas. He and Andy and I had a most pleasant chat and lunch; and to show you how small the USA really is. Whiff and I had sat together at a professional society dinner in San Diego only a few days before!

NORFOLK N E W S Shifting a little further down the coast, we hear that Scott GOODFELLOW continues to make an excellent recovery from his minor stroke. All best wishes, Scotty!

Also from Norfolk, Navy Times carries a picture of the new ComCruDesFlot 4, John CHASE, climbing into one of NORTHAMPTON'S boilers on a recent engineering inspection. From the looks of things, that's one operation that hasn't changed, as the photo shows John hanging on to the boiler face plumbing and easing himself into the firebox feet first. Wish we could have gotten a glossy print to demonstrate John's technique—surely it would have brought back a lot of memories 1 No new classmates' or offsprings' weddings to report this month—first time since I took over this job I N E W S FROM ALL OVER In our last story on Isd and Marion DONLEY, we inadvertently left out their address which is #1 Wadsworth Dr., Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala. 35808.

Our west coast spies tell us that Bob K I R K P A T R I C K has given up on the cold part of the country and is now in the stock brokerage business in Monterey. How about you and "Aludra Bob" MILLER sending us in some dope, Bob? Meanwhile, good fortune in your new venture.

Johnny HARDY, who we mentioned some time ago as being director of Honeywell's Ordnance Division, reports his home address as 6212 Lochmoor Dr., Edina, Minn. 55435.

Meanwhile, up in Hingham, Mass., Sam and Jeanne F O R T E R live at 307 Main St., zip code 02043. Sam is associate director of the MIT Instrumentation Lab. Moving westward, Mike M I C H A E L I S has put on that T H I R D STAR (CHEERS !) as deputy director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt AFB, Neb. Mighty fine, Mike, and we all wish you well.

Out in Los Angeles, Al C L U S T E R has joined Boyden Associates, Inc., who assist leading companies in the location of executives at the officer and managerial level. Most recently, Al was marketing manager of the Zero Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of specialty packaging for the electronic industry. Best wishes as you climb that management ladder, Al. And on the medical front, one piece of belated news concerns Jim HEDRICK. Last summer he had a close call with a heart condition, but the story has a happy ending. Jim flew to Houston for heart surgery and is reported to be back to work and looking fine with some new plastic plumbing in his engineering spaces. Congratulations from all hands, Jim—and please keep us posted on news from the Long Beach area.

Also on the medical front (European division). Bill and Goody KEATING's son, Ensign Billy, recently underwent minor surgery over in Germany. He's successfully recovered now and back to duty, for which we're all happy and thankful. But as a sidelight to this story with a happy ending—we give you one guess as to who heard about it and took care of young Bill during his treatment and recuperation. It had to be none other than those outstanding proponents of O T H E R M A N S H I P (remember Art's columns a few years back?)—Jo and Art ESCH. Talk about practicing what you preach I Need we say more ? Well Done!

Now for one last short note from the youngest member of our class: "Dear Ed, Just a little sad note from the 'tempus fugit' file—as of 18 Nov., my 50th birthday, all hands in '40 have now hit that venerable milestone since I was the youngest of our graduating group. Best regards, and a hello to all the boys. Sincerely, Ralph GERBER." Well, by the time you read this, the hurt will have worn down to just a dull ache.

Referring, of course, not to Ralph's note on our age, but to Black Saturday, 29 Nov., when our valiant troops got run over by an Army bulldozer. But, outgunned as they were, they hung on in there all the way and went down with colors flying. The newspapers quoted them as being "embarrassed, rather than dejected"—but for my money they came off bloody but unbowed. To paraphrase an old gladiator's famous saying— they now can go off, lie down and bleed a while, then come back and fight again. In other words, look out for that scrappy Blue and Gold team in 1970, ye Knights of the Hudson!

And speaking of 1970—don't forget that this is the year of the 30th reunion of The Only 4.0 Class. And you won't get the word on what's going on if we don't have your latest and straightest address. So be sure and keep us posted on where you are, what you're doing, and also any dope on those lost souls who never send us a note I ONLY F O R T Y IS FOUR-OH. Sec'y, Capt, A. D. Engle, USN (Rel.) 6161 Kellogg Dr. McLean, Va. 22101

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News from Florida finds Mac McLELLON in Orlando. He and Naomi moved south in July from Clemson, where Mac had been on the faculty since 1966. He is now professor and acting chairman, Dept. of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Florida Technological University (new in the Florida system, but already with 3500 enrolled)* Since moving, Mac reports contacts with Enders H U E Y at NTC Orlando, Rod MIDDLETON at the Cape (before he took command of CruDesFlot 12 in October) and Jack CAMERA at Key West. Their son SHIPMATE

Richard was married in August to Miss Cynthia DeVries of Honeoye Falls, N. Y.; both are finishing Ph.D.'s at Purdue.

Charlie STYER's recent communication from Spain stirs the travel bugs in me!

Well dug into his job in the MA AG, he and Katie have begun ranging around the country, Uving in castles in Spain (refurbished as hotels, and called "paradores") and accomplishing official travel as well. They journeyed over in the SS UNITED STATES, not

knowing then that they would be one of the last class families to get the chance, with Charlie arriving in time to participate in the definition of the grant aid package pursuant to last spring's base negotiations.

Daughter Kathy will have been married 27 Dec, with Charlie and Katie coming over for the event, while (our goddaughter) Susan is attending Bucknell. Their address is 86 Velasques (Triplicado), 2nd Floor: phone #226-5407.

Paul GRAY sent along the photo of Tony and Ginger LILLY'S Sayonara luncheon at Yokosuka. This leaves him. Chuck F E A R S and Ken STEEN as the remaining classmates in Japan. In addition to his duties as Commander Fleet Activities, Paul is adding to his Master's degree at Sophia University at Tokyo, polishing his Japanese and maintaining a seven handicap on the course! He kindly offers to assist with the arrangements for any classmates who plan to visit Expo 70 in Japan.

Tom BURLEY was among those who journeyed to Philadelphia to wage moral support on Black Saturday. He tells us that he was joined on the 8-yard line by Tommy Cocke, Jay Houghton, Hal Lockhart, Tom McWhorter, Jack Messer, Wally Richardson, Charlie Rush, Ed Taber and Bob Witmer. A few wives made the game, but mostly the classmates were accompanied by sons or daughters this year.

Tom thoughtfully noted that this column was not aware of the passing of Jim S T E I D LEY last January; we take this opportunity to share the sad news with you at this belated date. Tom is at present CO, Naval Station, New York, at 136 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn.

During Vic MOITORET's travels around the country this year, one of his stops was with Chuck M E R D I N G E R and family.

Chuck Merdinger welcomes Vic Moitoret at the Naval Facility, Son Bruno, Calif., August 1969.

Charlie and Rose Carr and Rowena and Vic Moitoret at Conoga Park, Calif., August 1969.

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The Steens, Grays, Lillys and Fears at Tony and Ginger's Sayonara luncheon in Yokosuka.

They stayed with Chuck and Mary at their San Bruno quarters, where Vic picked up the following information about Chuck's tour in Vietnam, which I feel you will read with pleasure, but not surprise. I quote direct, in Vic's inimitable prose: "It was fascinating to get Chuck's first-hand account of his recent experience in Vietnam, in charge of all Naval construction in the Northern, or I Corps area. My spine actually tingled as I listened to our only Rhodes Scholar and Ph.D. tell me that he felt his entire Navy career led up to that satisfying job he had in Vietnam. This is the kind of story that should be on page one of our newspapers instead of pictures of draft card burners !

"Chuck's construction activities were not limited to building t)arracks or ammo dumps, but extended to the job of training the native Vietnamese in the hamlets to be carpenters, plumbers and electricians at construction projects involved in putting in roads or water supplies, or electrical networks. At the beginning of his tour, Chuck had some of his seasoned subordinates complain to him: 'Aw, Captain, we can't teach them anything! They're just out of the rice paddies.'

But Chuck formed three-man teams. Each team had one U. S. Navy Seabee, one South Korean and one Vietnamese. The South Koreans proved the perfect catalysts in the set-up, for they were excellent instructors and had a good relationship with the Vietnamese. Chuck pointed out to his people that it wasn't very long ago that these same South Koreans had been referred to as people who couldn't learn anything, too, but they had been trained to be capable carpenters and plumbers and electricians.

And Chuck felt so rewarded when, six months later, one of his CPO's came to him and bragged about his team's accomplishments—and took pride in the fact that, of the three men on several of the teams, the BEST work was being done by the Vietnamese members! Of course, this legacy of trained manpower, capable of developing the country itself, will remain behind whenever the U S forces leave the area."

Vic's other adventures, both pleasant and unpleasant, included a visit to Washington timed to make the class luncheon; two days in Los Angeles to visit Vic's sister and Disneyland, plus a visit from Charlie and Rose CARR: finding that San Francisco had become distressingly overpopulated since his youth in Oakland; and an auto accident in Alaska, where Vic sustained a sprained ankle, a cracked rib and a bump on the noggin against the windshield! Since that trip, Charlie CARR has retired, with plans that include a trip next year to visit their daughter, Kathleen, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.

My sincere thanks for the way you have started to "keep them cards and letters comin', folks." Maybe the initial dearth was retribution for the kind of support I seem to have given earlier class secretaries!

Sec'y, Cdr. R. S. Day, USN (Ret.) Suite 500—Seminary Professional Bldg.

Alexandria, Va. 22304

This is the month of Harry ALLENDORFER's Washington extravaganza of the 14th of February at Ft. Myer. This should be the equal of his past efforts—if not Harry's greatest—as he will have had a chance to try his hand at staging the Scouter of the Year Award dinner for Admiral Burke in mid-December.

Writing on a "day in infamy" brings back a flood of memories that 28 years have produced. Therein lie more than enough material for hundreds of columns and might prove the best way to handle this task.

Rather than dwell on the specific and the current, perhaps we could suggest a date or a place or a circumstance and relate thereto . . . and, 7 December will do for openers.

Was interrupted at this point by a call from Milt S T E W A R T concerning his son Steve who had been badly hurt in an accident at sea the week before Thanksgiving. Flown first to the Azores, Steve was then transferred to Bethesda to begin the long struggle back to good health, a trip that may take more than a year. His bride of last May, Rosemarie, is with him. Milt's daughter Pam lives in Alexandria and is a hostess with American Airlines. Dorothy had stayed in Los Angeles with the three younger Stewarts while Milt combined business with his natural concern for Steve's health.

While a handful of us had gathered at John DREW's quarters in the Philadelphia shipyard. Milt reported 36 of the class gathered at the Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center near the new Dodgers' stadium. The Stewarts, Malones and Morgans arranged the buffet with plenty of assistance from the eager participants. This was to be a prelude to an anniversary dinner at the Sturgis' on 13 Dec. Marian and John D R E W did a fine job of hosting us in their lovely quarters. We had a bus direct to the stadium and return, so it was a wonderful day for socializing and fraternizing, in spite of the score, which .shall remain nameless. I didn't record the names of those attending, but talked with Chet and all the LEEs and had a few moments to share the wonders of Apollo 12 33

with its director. Frank CARTER and AB MacKOWAN, with wives and friends, had had a hilarious time in a strikebound motel in New Jersey. Art RAWSON came by, but Pat was not feeling footballish. We all STOOD next to the Brigade for the entire affair, which means that our seats are at least on the field, but I'm not sure of the honor of standing all that time when losing.

Bill BROWN wrote from Stratford, Ct., that young Bill is now a second classman and has prevailed on his younger brother, Bob, to apply to the Academy hoping that his eyes won't bar his entrance. His alternative is a spot on the Hudson, or Georgia Tech where he has been accepted. Katy, # 3 , at IS, is rooting for either Academy, so it should be an interesting spring at the Browns'.

Jerry PEDDICORD sent me some intriguing and very tempting literature on the Tanglewood Hills Country Club, which he now manages. In spite of the obvious advantages of such a life, Jerry is almost entirely cut off from the Navy and the class. He does get into Dallas for an occasional alumni meeting and joined the Navy League there, but his billet on Lake Texoma is a sevenday-a-week task. It is a private club with 840 members, many from the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Jerry joined the local aero club at Perrin AFB, is a member of the Sherman Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, and a director of the Grayson County Crime Commission. RAdm. Rog Spreen '43 and Jan did drop by en route from California to Italy.

Bob M O T T E R N has settled in Jacksonville, as reported earlier, but wrote to advise that the trip down in their Tartan 27 was so interesting that it would bear repeating.

He took 21 days, 4-24 Oct., including one day lost in Norfolk for hauling to replace a broken centerboard cable. All of the run was made in the "ditch"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Intracoastal Waterway, except where it runs thru the sounds, such as Pamlico. Bob says the Waterway Guide and U. S. Coast Pilot warn of conditions in the sounds when there is a strong wind, because of the shallowness, and you'd better believe them. He had a wild ride across Pamlico and again south of Jekyll Island. He had hoped to do some ocean sailing, but either there was no wind or too much, so he ended up with some ditch sailing and a lot of motoring. Three crews were used for the trip: two gents from Bob's old office (NavAirSysCom), as far as MCAS Cherry Point; two long-time friends from there to Charleston; and two from Fleet Weather Facility Jax for the last leg. In Norfolk, RAdm. K. Childers '39 visited on board, having been Bob's former boss. In

Hank Sweitzer '42 receives the Distinguished Service Medal from General Earle G. Wheeler, USA, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for service as his military assistant for legislation and legal matters since July 1967 while Marjorie Sweitzer looks on.

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Charleston, heard that Doug P L A T E was sailing for the weekend (18-19 Oct.) and actually passed him south of Charleston in the Wapoo River. They were close enough to hail, but too far away for Doug probably to know who was doing the hailing. Now all comes clear I One and all passing thru Jacksonville are encouraged to give Bob and Pat a jingle on 387-4767 or come by 7413 Ortega Hills Dr., near NAS. Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, I I I , (SC), USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St. Kailua, Hawaii 96734 Wash. Area Sec'y, Capt. Robert B. Greenwood, USN, 1400 South 22nd St. Arlington, Va. 22202

With this column becoming thinner each month, it appears about time for '43ers out in the hinterland to come through with area newsletters. They will be much appreciated.

In the Washington area all hands were set for the Christmas party, a formal affair held on 13 Dec, with a good turiiout expected.

Army game day was magnificent in weather only. In the stands rooting hard were Bill and Frances Kastenbein, Art and Libby Sibold, Jim and Mariella Oliver, Ann and Charlie Helme, Pat and Jan McGann, Bob and Hazel Greenwood, C. T. and Margie Froscher, Ellrod and Orpha Mae Suggins, Jean and Bob Hansen, Bill and Virginia Busik. There were undoubtedly many others of '43 in stands. After the game the FROSCHERs had an open house at Quarters Q on the Naval Base to give everyone a chance to drown sorrows.

Bob H A N S E N is now with Allied Chemical in New Jersey managing R&D. /-I /-I Al / l [ÂŁ k [fl t T J T J

Washington Corr., LCdr. W. B. Stonard, USN (Ret.), 918 N. McKinley Rd., Arlington, Va. 22205 Annapolis Corr., Capt. Edgar E. Mallicli, USN, Office of the Academic Dean, USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

Randy KING was the guest speaker at our December luncheon. Twenty-six classmates attended, which amounted to six more than expected. But a good time was had by all. There is always room for one more, so even if you don't get to sign up, just come on to the Navy Yard first Thursday every month.

Tim T H O R N H I L L and Jack STOCKTON are back from sea commands and both looking mighty well. Also Bill BARROW. Willie B E H R E N S is back but unaJble to make the luncheon.

Bob COOGAN has relayed an open invitation from Lt. Jim Baumstark '64, 13th Company officer, whose wardroom we sponsor, to dine with the company and visit the wardroom.

Another hard-to-beat invitation comes from Bob ALEXANDER. Any classmate visiting Brussels should plan to stay with Alex and Mary. Address: U. S. Delegation ( M A S ) , NATO Military Committee, A P O N. Y. 09667.

A N N A P O L I S CORNER From Stet H I L L S ' mailbag. Stet worked fast after he retired on 1 Sept. He and Fay are now firmly entrenched in a brand new home at 19 Nagog Hill Rd., Acton, Mass.

01720. Their new residence is in keeping with Stet's executive position with Minneapolis Honeywell, Lexington, Mass., as a project manager.

In the interim, Stet has forwarded his class news mailbag to Annapolis. Accordingly some of the news may be a little late, but it proves that the mail always eventually gets through. Al LEMLEIN and wife, who reside at 18 Glenn Crescent, Centerport,

N. Y., announced the engagement of their daughter Barbara Anne to Ben Colmery III. The wedding is to take place this spring.

Ben II is now a civilian with the Fleet Support Group, Naval Air Systems Command. To the best of my knowledge this is the first marriage between '44 offspring.

Any others? Young Barbara is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Nursing, and Ben III graduated from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Bob A W T R E Y reported in from Silk Purse, Box 2261, A P O N. Y. 09127. He retired last July after four years in the Headquarters of the U. S. European Command. He has continued on active duty as a Cdr., USN (Ret.), and now lives aboard the R A F Station, Mildenhall in Suffolk, England. The Awtrey son, Warren, is a junior at Stanford University, and daughter, Karin, is a freshman at Middlebury. Bob's work took him to the Scandinavian and Benelux countries quite frequently, and wife Lisa, who is a native of Sweden, enjoyed accompanying him on many of his trips.

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Creighton COOK checked in from Honolulu where he is now assistant chief of staff, ComASWForPac. He and Betty reside at Quarters L, Ford Island, Honolulu, Hi. 96818. Attendees at a recent '44 cocktail party at Creighton's Quarters included Elaine and Red-dog DAVIS (ComFourteen/ ComHawSeaFron), Pam and Jeff McVEY (ACQS CinCPacFlt), and Betty and Creighton. Other '44ers in the area are the COWDREYs, RYZOWs, SOFOs, TISDALEs, and W Y A T T s . Creighton asks that when you are in the area you phone him 43/38311, or write to him about class gettogethers in Honolulu.

USS O U T S I D E . Tracor Inc. has announced that Tom BROWN joined their organization as an engineer/scientist upon his retirement from the Navy. Tom joins Bill GIBSON who also has a similar position with Tracor.

CHANGE O F COMMAND. Invitations to changes of command were received from RAdm. Howie GREER and Capt. Jim ALDRICH. Howie took over as Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training/Commander Naval Air Reserve Force on 19 Dec. Howie's headquarters are at Naval Air Station, Glenview, II. 60026. Jim ALDRICH was relieved as CO USS

BELKNAP on 15 Dec.

The change of command took place at Subic Bay, Philippines. Jim, as you know, has a son who graduated from USNA, and he has another son at West Point.

BEAT ARMY. It goes without saying that we could have done better at Philadelphia on 29 Nov. The lack of a win, howS H I P M A T E

ever, does not in ^myway reflect on the effort, scrappiness, and outstanding perseverance and courage on the part of the team.

We can be proud of them. In the meantime, however, all of us have to keep a weather eye aloft for outstanding athletes who will make good midshipmen. When you see one, tell him about Annapolis, and let the Director of Athletics know about it. With the active and positive assistance of the alumni we can get the boys here who have the right type of tickets. What have you done lately to interest an outstanding boy to come to Annapolis? BEAT A R M Y !

Sec'y, Capt. Emil Saroch, USN 237 Anchorage Ct., Annapolis, Md. 21404 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Robert C. Blount 702 Fairway Dr., Baltimore, Md. 21204

Ed CONKLIN, Richmond, Va., one of the clergy who helped conduct the memorial service at homecoming for the 87 classmates who have gone before us, writes, "You did it! Congratulations I '45 was alive at this homecoming and 25th reunion thanks to you all who did yeoman service. You deserve a lot of credit and your efforts and results are 4.0 in my book."

Ed's wife Lila also writes "'45 is A L I V E !"

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is in the news again. Sam writes he has been happily married since 3 Sept. to Ann (nee Todd). He deployed 23 Sept. and left his bride on the pier; he hopes to be back in the spring. Sam has seen Phil and Cissy CROSBY, Al OLSEN, John GILLCRIST, and Joe MOORE. Willy FERGUSON is taking orders for '45 crests and "Look Alive" bowler patches.

Prices are as follows: '45 Class Crests, $3.00; '45 Look Alive Bowlers, $2.00. (25«? postage with each individual order regardless of size.) Mail to Capt. W. P. Ferguson, USN, CO HEDSuppAct Taipei, Box 25, APO San Francisco, Ca. 96263.

One of the topics Admiral Calvert discussed with '45 at our special meeting during homecoming was the problem of recruiting for the Naval Academy in today's atmosphere of highly qualified and motivated young men. '45 agreed to take on an assignment to obtain at least one very outstanding young man for the next plebe class.

Admiral Calvert pointed out the Naval Academy is not interested in numbers since we have more than ample qualified young men who apply for admission. What we need are more of the outstanding young men who are in such demand today by our better colleges and universities. There are many fine prospects in your area fyou civilians) and undoubtedly most of them do not know there exists a possibility for their entering the Academy. Let's "Look Alive" on this one and show Admiral Calvert what '45 can do.

Don't forget 10 Feb. is Valentine's Day luncheon at Ft. Myer and the only luncheon all year to which wives are invited.

On Friday morning of homecoming weekend. Admiral Calvert addressed the members of '45 and their ladies and accepted the Class of 1945 crest "with deep gratitude."

He stated it would "occupy a hallowed place in my collection of treasured mementoes," and added that he would do his best to "keep the Navy alive until such time as it would be, in fact, taken over by the Look Alivers."

During this gathering, Admiral Calvert kicked off Project 45, a unique recruiting effort. This project will find each '4Ser doing his very best throughout this coming year to find and motivate at least one outstanding young student into entering the Naval Academy direct from high school, or into participating in the Naval Academy Foundation's Preparatory School Program for one FEBRUARY,

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year following high school graduation, in further preparation for entry into the Academy.

CHAPEL HILL REPORTER Letters, telephone calls and personal conversations have proven the Naval Academy, with emphasis on '45, spirit is not dead. Bob CRAWLEY is on the phone talking about how great the 25th was and how fabulous the 30th is going to be. Bitsy J A R V I S is taking a speech course so he will be even greater for the 30th. Bob W I L L I A M S has come up with a slogan and a program: "45 Honor Scholars for '45."

Bob writes, "The Naval Academy needs and has asked for the help of our class I Briefly, through the Honor Scholars Program, funds are made available by the Naval Academy Foundation to provide a year of post high school education for highly motivated, promising young men who, for some reason or another, lack adequate academic training. Screening is done by the Academy Dean of Admissions. Each Honor Scholar costs about $1000. To date, the class has provided three scholars. Enough money was raised at the 25th reunion to provide for two more.' Our goal over the next ten years is a minimum of $45,000. So let's LOOK A L I V E W I T H 45 H O N O R SCHOLARS FOR '45. Let's get behind Bob Williams, Bud Bowler, Bob Eidson and Bud Wiser and meet this goal. Bud Bowler has given us the information in the folder, "Project '45."

The Army-Navy game of last year is still a nightmare. As one of the silent members of the class of '45 I don't want to see a Navy foothall team outmanned by an Army team. Ever! I am still proud of our team and how they fought all year against unbelievable odds. But the man I have the most respect for is our coach, Rick Forzano. He is the greatest. If we want to keep him and we do, we must get some material for him.

As of today we have one of the finest academic institutions in the country, so let's get a ball team to go with it. If you can't recruit, send money.

News from Chapel Hill. Vince and Liz A N A N I A say, "Why die, heaven can't be better than this." We visited the PROTHROs, who live in Bethesda in a duplex cambler. I know there aren't any duplex ramblers in the world, but Randy and Nancy are living in one (two). When visiting Washington as a tourist it is a must. It is a beautifully interesting home on a fabulous lot.

Bitsy J A R V I S writes, "I wouldn't take $5,000 for having gone to the reunion! It was a source of inspiration to me to see the old school and to hear people talk about love of country and not apologize at all for those feelings. I am more Blue and Gold now than I have ever been and that amazed me—for you know I was just as non-reg as I stated as M.C. for the 25th. Have since mentioned to audiences everywhere these feelings and how proud I am of my classmates.

You too, Vince."

See you all at the 30th.

Vince Anania.

Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. C. V. W i l h o i t , Jr., USNR Naval Reserve Training Command 30th and Fort S t s . , Omaha, Nb. 68111

Work is well underway for the 25 Year Book and by the time you read this the questionnaires will have been distributed and most of them (we hope) will be on their way back to Chuck Coyer. To accomplish the task the book committee decided to revive and expand the area representatives organization which had been so effective a

number of years ago. Dorothy and I just completed (early December) writing the initial letters to about 70 classmates and over half of these have written their affirmative reply. If this is any indication of the interest in the book I anticipate that the committee will receive a tremendous response from the questionnaires. If such is the case, it will be to our best interest to continue with the area representatives even after the book is published and the 25th reunion is a matter of history. I hope you all agree.

Some of you may be confused by the reunion to be held at the Homestead, Hot Springs, Va., on 5, 6, 7 June. This is a smaller (and more expensive) gathering, primarily of east coast types, for a celebration on the actual graduation date. The official 25th reunion, complete with football game (Pitt), class party, distribution of 25 Year Books, etc., will be held during homecoming in October. It is a year for renewing old friendships and certainly the class of '46 is large enough to absorb all such planned events without detracting from the BIG one.

In my opinion the class officers are to be commended for action taken to sponsor the Sixth Company wardroom and a USNA Foundation scholarship. The cost of these two combined represents less than $1.10 per year from every classmate. Think about it!

Evie and "Bing" CROSBY's daughter, Kathleen Louise, was married on 30 Aug. to Mr. Sidney G. McCleskey at Patrick AFB, Fla. Had a very recent letter from Thorpe CLARK, 19 37th St. Place, Sioux City, la. 51104. He is president of Thorpe and Company, jewelers and silversmiths, in Sioux City which, as he points out, is not far from Omaha. "I've talked to Rick Everist who also lives here and he is supplying me with the address of Shipmate so I can enter a subscription."

Thorpe enclosed an editorial from The Daily Plainsman, Huron, S. D., paper— "Chan Beach, Leader, Friend of Youth. The untimely death of Chandler L. Beach leaves a void that will touch the lives of many South Dakotans. The myriad activities toward which he directed his considerable talents within and without his profession, sometimes as a leader, frequently as a voice behind the scenes form too long a list to enumerate.

His work for youth, most notably Boys State of which he was chairman, and his activity on the political scene are probably the most widely known. But the humor, warmth and solid common sense that he brought to countless meetings both at the local and state level will endure longer in memory. At 45, Chan Beach had already shaped a brilliant career, though it was shortened by notable, lengthy military service. His ultimate accomplishment could have been unlimited. Gov. Frank Farrar echoed the thoughts of friends and acquaintances when he called Chandler Beach an outstanding leader in state and local affairs and his death 'a great loss to all South Dakotans'."

Al DAVIS writes to say that ". . . I'll be leaving New York in December to accept a position as president of a Houston, Tex., based corporation. It was an upward move which I couldn't afford to turn down."

Jig-Jig D O U G H E R T Y says: ". . . it would be a pleasure to act as South Bend coordinator . . . it won't be as much fun as having Jim Foust rub my nose in a wrestling mat. or being 'guest lecturer' at his DesLant Communications School, but I guess Marion and I can tolerate nine months of his leadership! Just had a letter from plebe wife Johnny Hale—he has his .Maska 35

homestead with miles of lakefront footage up for sale for over a quarter million! Who said wrestlers were thick between the ears ?"

After a long period of silence Bill FAUC E T T writes: "I think I have finally settled in my second career. I retired July 1965, along with the other hopeful LCdrs. Since 7 of my 20 years in the Navy were spent in education, both at the Naval Academy and the University of New Mexico, my obvious direction for a second career was in the field of education. The best job I could come up with was assistant registrar at the University of Delaware.

"Although being from Delaware, this wasn't my reason for returning. I found that this was an excellent trjiining situation and when they started the technical and community colleges in Delaware, I immediately started as part time instructor and part time registrar. This was in Aug. 1967 and 14 months later I found myself as director of one of the branches of the community college system in Delaware. Of course, I am bragging a little, however, I would like to get the word to some of our other classmates and ex-Navy friends about the tremendous opportunities and challenges in the community colleges. Just about every community college in the country is looking for capable faculty and administrators. I foresee doubling, possibly tripling, my staff within the next three years. We don't look for Ph.D.'s (Master's helps). We look for people with experience in the field they are going to teach. You won't get rich in this business but I feel the salaries are reasonably competitive, the work challenging, and there is no conflict with the federal government. I can't guarantee giving everyone a job, but would be happy to talk to anyone about the community colleges and some of the contacts I have in some of the other areas.

"Phil, our four children and myself are setting a new record each day living in one house. We now own the tallest tree we have ever had. We moved to Newark when I went with the University of Delaware and have been able to stay here while working in the community college. As you know, Delaware is a small state and it is conveniently located between Washington, D. C , and New York, so we like it here."

The house with the tall tree is located at .303 Meriden Dr., Newark, De. 19711.

Tommy GROVES says: "I will be most happy to act as area representative even though I am quite new to this area. Until now, the only '46er I've seen has been Bill Quisenberry—however, I'm certain there must be more in this island paradise. . . . As you might already know, I am readiness and training officer for CinCPacFlt and am normally swamped with paperwork. With project 703 cuts it has been a most hectic period these past two and a half months. Hope your job is less hectic."

Don H E B E R L I N G writes: "We had a representative group of '46ers here yesterday to watch the 'slaughter.' I passed on the dope about current and planned activities, and asked for someone to take over for me as Norfolk area representative. I'll be unable to function in this role due to our moving back to Washington area next month. Doc Johnson and Dick Knight agreed to take over—Doc until he deploys 1 March—Dick after that. Among those present were: Doc and Ruth Johnson; Ruth's brother. Bill Nichols and his wife Nancy; Dick and Connie Knight; Joe and Betty Holden: Dick and Vivian Gulick ; Harris and Ruth Rogers ; John and Pam Viele; Bernie and Mary Ann Peters. Yes, we're leaving our beach house for now, with regrets. Control Data beckoned me back to D. C. and I couldn't pass 36

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Phyl plans to work on her Master's degree at American U., or will have a respite from her teaching. Our address will be: 9117 Coronado Terr., Fairfax, Va. 22030.

Bob H O R N E R wrote to "accept" as area representative for Pittsburgh and gave his new address as 114 N. Jamestown Dr., Coraopolis, Pa. 15108.

Tom H E F F E R O N says he will be the St. Louis representative. He is an electrical engineer at the St. Louis Assembly Plant of the Ford Automotive Assembly Division and lives at 12730 Grandin Lane, Bridgeton, Mo. 63044.

Frank KING says: "I did note in the most recent issue of Shipmate that Charlie (Chaz) Woods was assigned duty on the staff of ComSubDevGrp Two. I think it is significant that Charlie is, in fact. Commander of Submarine Development Group Two and one of the few of our classmates holding a major command at sea."

Red LAYTON writes from 44 Seca Place, Salinas, Ca. 93901: "I will be happy to be the Monterey area rep. for '46 although I am afraid that our local contingent is currently small. In fact, I believe that it presently consists of Les Wible and myself, but we do have a few transients from time to time. I came to Monterey in March 1965 after seven years in Norfolk. Before Norfolk, we had never had Christmas twice in the same house, so that was a fine family tour. I was a military instructor in the Aeronautics Department of the Postgraduate School from March '65 until my retirement on 1 Aug. 1968. During my last year of active duty I had additional duty as the first Director, Aviation Safety Programs at NPS, in charge of all Navy and Marine Aviation Safety Officer training. Upon my retirement I was offered a position of associate professor of aeronautics and rejoined the school as a civilian on 29 Aug. 1968.

There are only three retired officers on the staff, a captain, Les Wible and myself. I teach aircraft performance, stability and control and am involved in some (funded!) research in the field of aircraft control systems. I am a member of the faculty council, the school's representative to the Monterey County Arts Coordinating Council, and served for two years as president of the school's Little Theater Group.

"Kathy and the children and I live on 1-1- acres east of Monterey (this accounts for the Salinas address) out of the fog belt.

With all of the children well along in school, Kathy has returned to nursing (she was a Navy nurse when we met) and is now chief nurse at the Navy Dispensary in Monterey.

Starting a second career is like getting a second breath. I thoroughly enjoy the academic life, and by teaching graduate level courses at N P S I stay in touch with the Navy."

In writing to say that he will be the Chicago rep., Tom McCOOK advises me of his new address—1312 Leona Terrace, Arlington Heights, II. 60005.

Apple V A N D E R M A D E writes to reassert his position as area rep. for San Francisco. "On 6 June 1969 we had a little minireunion at L'Omelette, a restaurant in Palo Alto. A. P. Hall, Stan Van Stone and I hoisted a few over a lunch. At that time, to the best of my knowledge, Palo Alto was the only real estate board in the country that could boast of three members from the class of '46. Since then Stan has gone with an outfit in San Jose. A. P. Hall has been working with me in my office for about a year and a half now. This week, there's a man coming into the office, Grant Duvall— just happens to be out of the class of '49."

Al W H I T T L E says: "I'll be happy to be the Charleston area representative if you're talking about things to be done before 31 Jan. 1970. I expect to leave Charleston sometime before next summer so can't promise anything too far in the future. Right now Sam Anders and I are the only two on active duty here in Charleston but I'll put out a call at alumni meeting tomorrow night to find out if any inactive '46ers are still around here. I am forwarding under separate cover a photo taken on board the USS JAMES MONROE recently. The picture was taken on the day of a Polaris missile launch for demonstration and shakedown operations at sea near Cape Kennedy. The four senior officers on board were all '46—Bob Wertheim ( S S P O Technical Director), Jose Russell ( S S P O Weapons System Testing Director), Jim Burrill (CO, Naval Ordnance Test Unit, Patrick Air Force Base) and myself."

Al is Chief of Staff, Commander Submarine Flotilla Six.

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Bill LAMPMAN, who has been the manager of area development for the New York State Electric and Gas Corp., has been elected assistant vice-president for marketing. In his new job. Bill will direct an enlarged marketing operation that will be concerned with all aspects of the company's business, including area development, community and regional planning and sales. Bill and his family live at 517 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal, N. Y. S H I P M A T E

Heading the list of recipients of awards at the Gulfport, Miss., Seabee Center -> as its CO Jim H I L L who received the gold star in lieu of a second award of the Legion of Merit. RAdm. Means Johnston '39 presented the award for "exceptionally meritorious service," before, during and after hurricane Camille. In addition to receiving the nation's fifth highest mihtary award, Capt. Hill was called to the speaker's platform on four occasions in which he (1) received a certificate from Gulfport Mayor Phillips Shaw, making the "skipper" an honorary citizen of Gulfport; (2) was presented a proclamation by Gov. Williams naming 31 Oct. as "Seabee Awards Day" in the State of Mississippi; (3) was awarded the Mississippi Magnolia Cross by Maj. Gen. Walter G. Johnson, State Adjutant General; and (4) received a copy of a citation from Mr. Will Barrantine of the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce lauding the work of the Seabees in rescue and recovery operations along the coast. The citation, which was drafted up by representatives of all chambers of commerce on the Gulf Coast, is to be engraved on a plaque and placed in one of the new permanent structures at the Gulfport Seabee Center. Jim and Carolyn reside in Gulfport with their two children, Caroline, a junior at Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga., and Stuart Lindsey, a senior at Gulfport High School.

Dick COLQUHOUN and I had the privilege of presenting to Midn. Rodeackar a check for the 7th Company Wardroom as noted in the January issue. I can assure you that the money will be well spent by the 7th Company on wardroom projects. This wardroom continues to be the finest in Bancroft Hall. I received the following letter from the 7th Company Commander, dated 14 Nov. "In behalf of the Seventh Company, I would like to thank you, as the class of 1947 representative, for the check and the missile model. We are very fortunate to have for our sponsor a class that is as generous and conscientious as yours is.

"This set is nearly over and I will soon be relieved as the Seventh Company Commander, but my replacement knows about your offer to send a group of naval officers dovm here to talk to us. His name is Ben Tucker and he will contact you at a later date. Very respectfully, (signed) Midn. Tim Martel."

Received a long and newsy letter from Bob HOWE, who brought me up to date on his whereabouts and history. Bob left the service in 1953 and entered the School of Dentistry, University of Michigan in 1954.

Four years later upon graduation. Bob returned to active duty in the Dental Corps where he has been ever since. He presently is on duty at the Dental Department, NTC, San Diego, having arrived there in Aug. 1969. Bob, his wife Mary, and two of their three children reside at 7369 Turnford Dr., San Diego, 92119. Their oldest son Tom is a freshman at the University of Michigan.

A note from Chuck SCHOMAN who works at NOL, White Oaks, informing me of his recent selection to captain in the standby reserve. Chuck has recently moved and now resides at the White Oaks Towers1203, 11700 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, Md. 20904.

Corky GUILLOT writes from New Orleans, where he is in the engineering/consulting business, of his new address. Apartment No 32, Nassau Dr., Metairie, La. 70005. Chuck C A R L I S L E will depart Op Nav for New London where he will take over as ComSubRon 10. Ollie L O P E R has retired and has accepted a job at the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory in Livermore, F E B R U A R Y ,

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Mississippi Governor John Williams reads a proclamation to Capt. James Hill '47, CO of the Gulfport Seabee Center, naming 31 October as "Seabee Awards Day" in the State of Mississippi.

Calif. Bill R A E assumed command of the ALLAGASH in Boston. Bill, Mary and their children are living in Newport.

Until next month . . .

Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN 308 IVlansion Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22302

The other day, while I lunched with my wife Jane at the Army-Navy Country Club, I caught sight of a familiar face which belonged to Red MORROW. He is highly pleased with his job as project manager for USMC matters with the Defense Sciences Labs, Litton Systems in Monterey. The Morrows live in Carmel, Box 3230, Rt. #2, 93921.

There was a Washington area class luncheon at O'Donnell's in November with a nice turnout of 31 people. At this affair local President Bill Pierson announced that there would be a big class dance locally in early February. No further details were available. Those attending the Nov. gathering were Klemm, Pierson, Shugart, Lochner, Whelan, Hawe, Balzer, Day, Willie Lee, Winkler, Gene Kelly, Sprince, Bolger, Belflower, Sibert, Marsh, Chapman, Gammon, Tiernan, Frank Snyder, Bill Lewis, Wadsworth, Chelgren, Morgan, Kosiba, Spangenberg, Lyle, Bass, Everngam, Harry Lee, Sumner Moore. Incidentally, the last minute failure to appear on the part of Pete Goldman garnered him the job of organizing the February party.

A few items from those at the luncheon: Dave W H E L A N is at BuPers as the captain detailer for the Supply Corps. Bill BASS is project officer for operating-submarines, as a civilian, with the Atomic Energy Commission. C. P. EAKUS lives in McLean and has reported to NavAir from staff of ComCarDivFive. Russ H A W E is manager for Interface Engineering for PRD Electronics in Washington.

Saturday night of the homecoming weekend after the successful football foray against Virginia, all those squeaky-kneed but lightfooted '48ers gathered at the ex-O Club at North Severn for the class party. A special bouquet is due to Elma and Walt DONOVAN for doing just about all the work connected with the party itself. Ray LOCHN E R took care of the mailing as usual.

Here is a list of those who the record shows were there. Most were accompanied by wives: Dick Adams, Alt, Ball, Barnes, Bartow, Buhrer, Carlquist, Chipman, Corey, diLorenzo, Donovan, Dick Duncan, Dunn, Early, Edelson, Dick Evans, Everngam, Fogarty, Galbraith, Crowley, Gildard, Goldman, Hallman, Harkins, Snipe Hoffman, Holshouser, Holstein, Hutchison, Jansen, Jortberg, Keenan, Gene Kelly, W. W. Lee, Bill Lewis, Lochner, Maurcr, McCallum,

Meriwether, Ben Moore, Sumner Moore, Morgan, O'Keefe, O'Reilly, Orr, Park, Pierson, Prichard, Quinn, Rardin, Schwoeffermann, Shugart, Snyder, Spangenberg, Spaulding, Sprince, R. C. Smith, Tobin, Wadsworth, Waugh, and Winkler.

A number of people wrote in to say that they could not come. Bob P Y L E remains in SVN with ComNavForV until next June.

Jim A H E R N wrote in from NavSupCen SDiego, where he is XO. Tom ALLSH O U S E is in VN, too Fred BAUGHMAN reports that Nan was in the hospital, Bethesda, with a second spinal disc operation, and so we hope all is well now. Bill BACON, who seldom misses a homecoming, finds himself production officer in the Charleston NSY, and too far away this time.

Gordon M E R I W E T H E R , as I reported several months ago, is back in uniform with National H Q of the Selective Service System. He is living it up at the Andrews A F B BOQ until his wife "Lovie" moves north from Alabama in the spring.

Jack P A R K was in evidence with his Instamatic during the entire weekend. At the party he set up his carousel projector and had a continuous showing of slides from previous years. This was great fun . . . more so as the evening wore on. I can hardly wait until next year to see the results of this year's efforts. There were 117 people logged in at the party, including wives and guests, and this is a very fine turnout for a post-20th-year year.

Dick RAINEY, wife Mary and Midn. son John popped in during the party, but did not stay. Raineys live at 20 Tremont Place, Willingboro, N. J. 08046.

I have some late and very sad news about which I have few details. Bob (Robert Norman) S M I T H , LCol., selected for Colonel, USMC, is listed as missing in action on a flight in an F4 recco mission over North Vietnam. Needless to say, we are all pulling for Bob, who is one of this world's great people.

Sec'y, Capt. Stanley S. Fine, USN P. 0. Box 2142 Washington, D. C. 20013

WASHINGTON NEWS On 3 Dec, locals Al Balch, John Barrow, Bob Bartholomew, Jack Benoit, Karl Cook, Stan Counts, Jack Dalrymple, Fred Grabowsky, Bill Hamilton, Ted Hammer, Chip Higgins, Bob Kennedy, Steve Krause, Jim Lindner, C. Ray Smith, Red Tolbert, John Wamsley, Barkley Wood, and myself met at O'Donnell's for the monthly luncheon meeting. We were joined by out-of-towners Chuck Howe, Skip Sweitzer and Otto Krueger.

Chuck, looking as young as he did on graduation, was up for a CEC selection board. He returned from Vietnam in May and reported to NaTraDiv, NavFacEngCom, NAS Pensacola in August. His son Hank is at USNA, class of '72. Skip and Otto were down from Massachusetts for a few days.

Otto reported his adventures in counter insurgency warfare on the Harvard campus where he is a student at the Center for International Affairs. To date he has seen more action than many of us saw in the WestPac combat zone. He indicated the hazards at Cambridge were almost as great.

Jack B E N O I T announced that Warren PARR had visited Washington over Thanksgiving and got held up until the Monday afterward nursing the sick A-4 he had flown in.

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GENERAL NEWS The mailbag was rather bare again this month.

Elliott SCHUMAN wrote that he completed psychoanalytic training in October and has been elected to membership in the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis. In the same month Dr. Schuman was designated as a Supervisory Psychotherapist at the Community Guidance Service. Elliott also continues full time teaching at L. I. U. as an associate professor of psychology and part time practitioner of psychoanalysis. He promises to make the 21st anniversary next year.

Club Ladies Golf Championship. Janie has finished either first or second for the last several years and deserves acclaim. Congratulations again, Janie.

Dottie Fahland writes from Bremerton where she has joined Frank after a ten-day drive across country from Washington.

Frank's folks drove in tandem with her, and when they reached home in Omaha, they proceeded in one car over the Rockies into Laramie in a blinding blizzard. Such is the weather in early November in the far west.

While NASHVILLE is completing at Bremerton, Frank and Dottie with eight-year-son Chris are living north of Bremerton with a view of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Some of you know the Puget Sound area and therefore appreciate Frank's daily grind with the long early morning and late evening ferry trips. Frank no doubt is looking forward to reaching Norfolk in May or June.

ees, and to them my apologies and our belated congratulations. In addition to Owdy GRAY, Bill LOOMIS, Lawton MAGEE, Ed MENDEL, and Jack R E I D also joined the 0-6 ranks.

On 23 Nov. Estrella Sinlao wrote us a warm letter from the Philippines: "Thank you so much for the two copies of Shipmate (July-August) you sent to me. I received them three days ago and I'm so happy for your thoughtfulness. My thanks also for the chair that is dedicated to him by the class and to Jack and Barbara Morrissey who consoled with me in Annapolis.

"My only regret is he was not able to bring me to Annapolis during their field trip in October as I was still in the Philippines.

His last pictures were taken there though and mostly at the navy chapel.

"I received the posthumous award for him, DSS, at the Philippines Military Academy a month after he died. I'm proud to say that he had done a great service to our Navy and he was indeed a great loss to them. He was the most promising officer and would surely Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Charles L. M u l l , USN have taken command three or four years S200 Lawn Way, Chevy Chase, M d . 20015 from now as he was the first postwar graduate of the Naval Academy. My only consolaSince you recently received our class letter tion now is our children who will continue concerning class activities, I won't repeat Earl Dille '50 his job later. We have three boys and three the contents except to say please be sure girls. The eldest is 12 and the youngest is 4 that you have sent your 1970 dues in the years. amount of five dollars (or more) to Joe MANCI, 5602 Farm Wood Court, Alexan"It's too bad Fred didn't live up to the Our heartiest congratulations are extended 20th anniversary of your Alma Mater. He dria, Va. 22310. Twentieth reunion arrangeto Earl DILLE who has been elected a vice ments, memorial chairs, class projects, etc. was truly proud of your school and so God president of Union Electric Co., St. Louis, willed that he die there so he could be given require the financial support of all of us.

Mo., in charge of generating facilities and Cedar Knoll Inn near Mount Vernon was interchange operations. Prior to accepting a memorial service. He bought a lot of the scene for bridge and luncheon on 19 this new position, Earl was director of power things there last October such as sweaters, Nov. for Washington area wives. Thea operations. He left active duty in 1957 but shirts, robe, etc. What I would like to add Kempf and Charlou Shartel were hostesses is still active in the Naval Reserve. Along to my collection is a banner of your school. and responsible for the girls enjoying a very the way Earl earned his M.S. in electrical May I ask the favor if you could send me nice suburban restaurant at reasonable engineering from St. Louis University in a small one. I will appreciate very much prices. Others who attended were Ann Arm- 1961, and is currently living at 310 Wood- your kindness.

"Lastly, may I wish you all a happy restrong, Marj Cassilly, Jackie Diehl, Faye side Dr., Kirkwood, Mo. 63122. Have you union and although Fred is gone my spirit Elliott, Peg Flint, Ede Grimm, Ellen Ham- had any area blackouts lately. Earl? goes with you all. If there's anything you mett, Sally Hardy, Velura Highberg, MudOur new Alumni Association President, would want from my country please don't gie Jeffries, Ann Kirk, Doris Manci, Sally hesitate to write me. My deep regards to Mull, Paula Portnoy, Elaine Roth, Suzanne Hanson Baldwin, has requested that all of Scribner, Mary Jane Schultz, Jane Taylor us consider participating in the USNA In- you and your family." and Marcia Thompson. If it's not too late formation (Blue and Gold) program, the I quoted Estrella's letter in its entirety when you receive this Shipmate issue, you Educator Visit program, and Operation In- because all her thoughts are really directed formation.

These programs apply to active are reminded of the joint Washington area to the class as a whole. Estrella's request husband-wives luncheon this month (4 Feb.) duty and reserve officers, to civilian alumni, has been fulfilled, and perhaps some of you and to the midshipmen, all of whom can at Hogate's. assist the Superintendent in attracting out- will be calling upon her during your travels.

Jack MORRISSEY was recently awardel standing young men to the Academy. The Her address, again, is 191 Ermin Garcia, the Navy Commendation Medal for meritori- number of qualified applicants has seriously Cubao, Quezon City, Republic of the Philipous service from July '64 through July '68 dropped in recent years, and if the trend pines. as the AN/BQQ-2 Sonar Project officer continues, our officer corps will suffer. Your Recent arrivals in the Washington area while at NavShips. Cliff S K I N N E R was assistance as an area contact to identify are Frank CASSILY ( O P 723G), 4003 awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for potential applicants, to talk to these young Renault Place, Alexandria, Va.; Bud service from Feb. '67 through May '69 as men, to make presentations at local schools, LOCKWOOD ( O P 605D), 5112 Clinton the assistant project manager for modern- or in any other capacity to publicize the Rd., Alexandria, Va. 22312; and Bob ization of the USS LEAHY while attached to Academy or steer a young man with high FOLEY ( O P 0 5 W ) , 6101 Larstan Dr., NavShips. Our heartiest congratulations, leadership potential toward a naval career Alexandria, Va. fellows, and proof again that the engineers is most needed. Write or contact Capt. K. The 3 Dec. luncheon at Hogate's produced behind the battle scene occasionally receive G. Haynes, Director of Recruitment and medals.

Candidate Guidance, at the Academy if you a near record turnout of 20. Present were Corky Angleman, Jim Cameron (from NYC It was a pleasure to see Bob BISSELLE are interested and desire further information. and recently joined Riverside Research InYou don't have to do it all yourself, but and his charming wife Fran recently. Bob stitute), Bob Foley, Paul Forehand, Ed continues to maintain an active interest in merely open the doors. Capt. Haynes will Grunwald, Thor Hanson, Ron Hays, Roy the class even though he left us during sec- arrange for the experts to move in.

Highberg, John Kirk, Jim Lisanby, Bud ond class year. He served as an officer in the The November issue of the Naval Insti- Lockwood, Joe Manci, Howie Portnoy, Tom Coast Guard after graduating from Duke tute Proceedings contained a very interesting Ross, Phil Ryan, Howard Shartel, Bill and relates many interesting experiences article by Harry H U S S M A N N concerning Simons, Don StuU, Pete Wood, and myself. about his duty in the lifesaving service. Hav- the inactivation of the U S S RANDOLPH and ing been raised in the banking business, he the use of the ship's supply department comThere will be flyers mailed locally conmarried a banker's daughter and has pur- puter to maintain effective control of ship's cerning our February dark ages class party, sued a banker's career himself; he is cur- force workload. Well done, Harry, and con- but out-of-towners inquire if you plan to be rently a vice-president of the First National gratulations on your literary contribution. in town.

Bank of Washington. His interest in our As mentioned last month, Harry retired on Phil RYAN and Jim LISANBY, among class activities has been most welcome.

1 Jan. and by now should be settled in Texas others, were in Philadelphia on 29 Nov and engrossed in the commercial real estate Perhaps somewhat to Janie Featherston's Phil saw Dave H E E R W A G E N , who is now attached to the Naval Air Engineering Cenembarrassment, credit where credit is due business.

Well, I've done it again. Last month I ter, Philly, and Gene BRADY, who is with should be given to her achievement of finishing second in the 1969 Kenwood Country missed four other Air Force colonel select- a New York Stock Exchange firm.

By the time you read this you will have received the letter asking for a contribution to the Naval Academy Foundation in the class name. If you haven't responded yetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; time's a'wasting. I will keep you posted in the column on how-goes-it.

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SHIPMATE

Happy Valentine's Day to you all. Please send in your news.

Sec'y, U.Col. J. W. Hammond, Jr., USMC Qtrs. 4307-B, M.C.B. Quantico, Va. 22134

"Whenever two or three shall meet and old tales are retold . . ."

News of local or stateside class doings is scant this month but world-wide it is ample.

Once again proving that '51 is ubique. First off, let's look over some Air Force events.

Edie Smith writes to tell of Bill in Vietnam.

W. M. S M I T H Jr. (LtCol U S A F ) is at Phu Cat, RVN, flying "gooney birds." She says that Bill and Dave STOCKMAN (LtCol USAF) both were on the recent list for colonel—congratulations.

Two more Air Force classmates have been decorated for service in R V N . James M. GRADY (LtCol U S A F ) was awarded the Silver Star for a daring helicopter rescue in Oct. '68: "As a member of an Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service unit at Da Nang AB, he volunteered to attempt the rescue of a U. S. Special Forces team surrounded by enemy forces. An earlier rescue helicopter had been shot down, fatally injuring two of its crew members. Despite low clouds which prevented protective fighter cover, and heavy enemy ground fire, he penetrated the hostile area and hovered his HH-3E 'Jolly Green Giant' over the site until all survivors were rescued." Jim earned a M.S. in management at R.P.I, in 1966.

He and his lady and their five children are now at Ent AFB, Colo., where Jim is management engineering staff officer at Headquarters, Aerospace Defense Command.

The other award went to Keith W. MATSON (LtCol U S A F ) . Curly received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism during heavy fighting at Khe Sanh. H e was "cited for his valiant efforts when he flew a C-130 Hercules to the besieged Marine forward combat base to deliver emergency supplies. When enemy artillery prohibited landing at the outpost and adverse weather necessitated flying by instrument, he courageously brought his aircraft over the target area three times, releasing flares to light the site for the following aircraft and twice dropping vital munitions to the troops."

Curly and Dolores are now in the Washington area. He's Chief of Mission Analysis at the Air Force Systems Command Headquarters, Andrews AFB. A few months ago, we ran a picture of Al MacINNIS (LtCol U S M C ) , then CO of the 1st Bn, 4th Marines in RVN. Well, the battalion, with the rest of the 3d Marine Division, moved back to Okinawa. There, Al turned over command of the battalion to W. C. HOLMBERG (LtCol U S M C ) . I'm glad to see that we're keeping those battalions in the class. Congratulations, Bill.

But too bad it wasn't 2/4 (say I with parental pride), now there was a battalion!

While the Air Force and Marine news is from the Western Pacific this month, the Navy news is from Europe. Warren G. STEVENS (CDR CEC U S N ) writes from London. He's on the staff of CinCUSNav Eur, Box 69, F P O New York 09510. Warren reports that since the departure of F. S. CONLON (CDR U S N ) , that he is the only remaining member of the class in the London area. H e and Marie extend an invitation to ail who brave the gold flow restrictions. If you're travelling through, he says to give him a call and they'll show you swinging London. It was good to hear from Warren. The last time I saw him, we were seat mates on M A T S from Okinawa to Honolulu circa April 1959. Time flies! InFEBRUARY,

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cidentally, Warren noted that Twink Cordon assumed command of SCHOFIELD in April.

From Naples came a note from Dick DALLA MURA (Cdr U S N ) . Dick dated the letter 29 Nov. (a day that will live in infamy) and it was written before going to the Club at CinCSouth to sit on the Navy side of the ballroom. Dick is on the bridge of STRONG. H e says that he talked (via sound power phones) to H . T. D I E T R I C H , Jr. (Cdr U S N ) . Beau is XO in COLUMBUS

and both ships were alongside an oiler underway. Dick says that Emily who is staying in Charleston plans to meet him in Athens for Christmas and New Year's.

There was some local Navy news. The Navy Times listed three new assignments to the D. C. area. These a r e : Harlen J. BAKKE (Cdr U S N ) to NavAirSysCom Hq, Carl A. B R E T T S C H N E I D E R (Cdr U S N ) to NavPersProgSuppAct, and Ross N. W I L L I A M S (Cdr U S N ) to OpNav. Welcome aboard, Deac, Carl and Willy.

The D. C. area roster indicates quite a large local pooulation. Pete H I L G A R T N E R (LtCol USMC) feels that we should rekindle the interest in periodic luncheon meetings. I'd like to hear from all who are interested and especially from those who would be willing to be members of a standing luncheon committee.

One final note concerning the Army game disaster. I lost a bottle of whiskey to one of the West Pointers in our Command and Staff College. It is double humiliation when the faculty has to lose to a student, however, I tried as best I could to redeem our Severn Pride. In the presence of the entire student body, I reminded the victor that other proud people had lost to the Army and retained signs of past victories even in defeat. As an example, I cited the Sioux, who when forced to surrender appeared before their victors flaunting the colors and the scalps of the 7th Cavalry. With that, I donned a battered Army B-Robe and gave him his bottle of Scotch. "It once was and it shall be again Sec'y, Cdr. Zug Zastrow, USN Physical Education Dept.

USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402

Early December I arrived at my quarters to find an old friend, teammate and classmate. Bill BRYSON, standing on the steps.

As I was on my way to National Airport in Washington to depart on a recruiting trip, Bill drove along to the airport. We talked over many fine '48-'52 memories—this was Bill's first trip back to USNA in over 10 years. Bill recently received his Master's degree and is an instructor in the Trade and Industrial Education Dept. of the University of Georgia. Bill, Betty and their five children reside at 280 Merlin PI., Athens, Ga. 30601. Bill mentioned that he recently ran into classmate C. D. M A R T I N at a shopping center in Athens. Among other things Bill is football official in the Southeastern Conference where he worked 10 games this past season.

WHAT'S YOUR NEW ADDRESS? Be sure to include ZIP CODE

Two days after my departure Vic (The Golden Greek) V I N E arrived here at the Academy—but not under such pleasant circumstances. Vic is the Ops Officer at N A F NAHA, Okinawa and was home due to the death of his mother. Vic brought his dad along to the Academy to attend the Oceanography 2000 Conference held here at USNA and at which Vic's brother was a featured speaker. Vic expects orders shortly and said he and Teddy will be back in the States next spring.

J. R. S M I T H has assumed command of VRC-50 and will be in Japan sometime in '70. Jim and Helen write from VRC50, Box 367, F P O Seattle, Wash. 98767.

Chuck LAVIN phoned from Mayport, Fla. Hal L E W I S is currently CO of the U S S KENNETH BAILEY and Doug MURP H Y is CO of the U S S POWER. Chuck also

mentioned that he has frequently seen Jim McNEELY who is in the insurance business in the Jacksonville area.

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From the U. S. Department of Commerce : Thomas M. T H A W L E Y has been appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Operations in the Economic Development Administration ( E D A ) . Thawley will oversee the activities of EDA's operating programs, which encompass public works grants and loans, business development loans and technical assistance.

Before joining the agency, Thawley was president and chief executive officer of National Transit Co. of Pittsburgh. National Transit operates a petroleum pipeline system in the Pennsylvania oil-producing region.

Thawley was with National Transit since 1965.

He served in the Air Force from 1952 to 1956. As a first lieutenant, he was assistant flight commander and supply officer of a jet fighter squadron stationed in England. He is married to the former Nancy Brelsford of Houston. They have a son William Gregg and a daughter Virginia. The family will reside in the Washington, D. C. area.

Cdr. and Mrs. Jim ORGAN are the proud parents of a baby boy, Christopher James, born 15 Nov. In the last issue I neglected to include Jim L I N K ' S correct address: L/Col. James Link, USAF, Embassy of the USA, Office of the Air Attache, A P O San Francisco, Ca. 96503.

Deane ALDERN has assumed command of Attack Carrier Air Wing 19—change of command was on 12 Dec. at NAS Lemoore, Calif. Congratulations, Dean, and we hope to receive a new address on you and Marge in the near future.

Dateline El Segundo, California William W. DUNN, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Dunn of 706 Texas Ave., Corpus Christi, Tx., has been promoted to colonel in the U. S. Air Force. Col. Dunn is deputy director of the Air Force Systems Command West Coast Study Facility, Los Angeles Air Force Station, Calif.

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He earned his M.S. degree in 1957 at the Air Force Institute of Technology, WrightPatterson AFB, Ohio, and his Ph.D. degree in 1963 at Texas A&M University. Colonel Dunn served during the Korean War. His wife, Dorothy, is the daughter of Mrs. Royce A. Drake of Alexandria, Va. From Bill CAMPBELL of 12632 East 212th St., Lakewood, Ca. 90715: "Have been intending to write since I first saw your name at the head of our class column. Seeing my name in the column as a result of a DSA press relejise woke me up.

"One problem I ran into during my twoweeks tour was a problem contacting anyone about the luncheon at the Gun Factory in D. C. Is there a number in Washington or Annapolis that we strangers can call when we do get in town for a change? Some place we can find out who else is in the area? I hadn't run into that problem before.

"I still see Dave Bannerman, Willie Weaver, and Walt Gragg every once in a while. Most were at the memorial service at SAMSO for Bob Cameron. I just missed a chance to see Ben Martin at the Air Force-Stanford game. Had to work on an Air Force plane we're modifying at T R W .

Right now we are scheduled to move to Eglin AFB in Florida with the plane right after the first of the year. Maybe a couple of months of interesting flight test work.

"I'm almost through with a Master of Engineering program at UCLA also. Between the two, I'm pretty busy most of the time. I finished the Industrial College of the Armed Forces correspondence course a few months back and found it real interesting (especially since Senator Margaret Chase Smith recommends it to reserve promotion boards).

"Shirley and I send our best to you and the family. Bill Campbell."

From Los Angeles—Vietnam veteran fighter pilot LtCol. Francis H. MILLER, son pf Mrs. Harold L. Miller, 2312 Maplewood Ave., Toledo, Ohio, has received two awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross

(DEC) and his second through tenth awards of the Air Medal. Honored at Los Angeles Air Force Station, Calif., the colonel was cited for his heroic and extraordinary defense of allied outposts in Vietnam and for sustained superior airmanship as an F-4 Phantom pilot.

Flying into heavy antiaircraft fire, he came within little more than 100 yards of allied troops to provide close air support for a special forces camp in danger of being overrun. He was credited with thwarting the attack through his expert marksmanship and was awarded the DEC. When his fuel and munitions supplies were nearly exhausted during a similar mission to aid an allied base camp. Col. Miller braved heavy ground fire from North Vietnamese regulars to make low-level dry runs over the enemy to draw attention to his fighter-bomber and permit the evacuation of allied wounded. His hero action saved many allied lives, enabled the camp to regain an effective defensive and earned him a second DEC. The colonel completed duty at Cam Ranh Bay <AB, Vietnam, in April and is now a development staff engineer for space defense systems at Los Angeles. He is a member of the Space and Missile Systems Organization of the Air Force Systems Command which manages research and development of U S A F equipment.

Col. Miller earned his M.A. degree in electrical engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, in 1959. He is married to the former Catherine J. Rodeschin, daughter of Mrs. Louise Rodeschin, 17 Winter St., Newport, N. H. The colonel is the nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ott of Swanton, Ohio.

Frankie H A U F F and six of his friends from St. Louis flew into Washington for the Army-Navy weekend. They visited at the Academy for one day prior to proceeding to Philadelphia for the game. Frank is a technical writer for the McDonnell Aircraft Corp. in St. Louis. His address: 3822A Chippewa St., St. Louis, Mo. It was good to see Frank again—after all, there wasn't too much to cheer about in Philadelphia.

I'm still begging for letters, pictures, info for the column—I'll be glad to write it if you'll send it.

Corr. Sec'y, Asst. Prof. J. W. Davison, Jr. Computer Science Group, USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

Yet again, this column must report the death of a classmate, Dick SCHWENZ, following surgery for a continuing ailment.

Dick had been separated medically some time earlier for this condition. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.

Harry BERGBAUER reports that he heads the Naval Advisory Detachment, Da

Nang, and can put up anyone passing through the area. lust call the duty officer at 9512925.

Maj. Don KLICK has been assigned to study operations and management policies at Aerojet-General's Electronics Division at Azusa, Calif., in the joint military/industry education with industry program. Don was previously assigned as an aerospace geophysics project officer with the Advanced Technology and Systems Division of the Aeronautical Chart and Information Center at St. Louis. He holds a Master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois.

The PAO's have not been good to me this month. Keep it flowing to me and I'll pass the word . . . otherwise the column will stay bare.

Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. R. M. Olsen, USN Naval Science Department USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402

Heard from Buck CHISHOLM way down in Homerville, Ga. He volunteered to hunt down classmates in the Fifth Company.

His address is Dr. L. F. Chisholm, Robbins Clinic, Homerville, Ga. 31634. Now all we require are 18 more volunteers to perform the same mission.

\ David

R. McGinnis is d e c o r a t e d for outstanding performance of d u t y in V i e t n a m .

Dave McGINNIS is on the way home after a highly successful tour in Vietnam.

Dave flew 185 combat missions and was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star and nine Air Medals. He is scheduled to report to Arizona State University for graduate work in management Ski K O W A L S K E Y relieved as skipper of VA-94 in November and will be deploying for a WestPac cruise in the spring.

Homeport for VA-94 is Lemoore.

Ski reports that Paul SKARLATOS will relieve as XO VF-53 sometime in January.

Paul's squadron is at Miramar. At Lemoore Henry H O L T is skipper of VA-22 and Dave GLUNT is XO of VA-93.

Sec'y, Cdr. Ray HIne, USN 6203 Tyner St. Springfield, Va. 22150 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Tom Potter, USN Operations Officer USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402

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WASHINGTON-ANNAPOLIS C H A P T E R (Ray Reports) Approximately 40 classmates of the Washington/Annapolis chapter gathered together for the November monthly meeting, and in grand tradition displaying equanimity and impartiality listened to an address by an Air Force general. MGen. J. R. Murphy, Director of Legislative Liaison for the Air Force, S H I P M A T E

presented "The Responsibilities of all Services in Liaison with Capitol Hill." The address was informative and stimulating and it was obvious as to why General Murphy was chosen for his position. It is hoped that Jerry Nay can continue to arrange such a refreshing agenda for the monthly meetings that follow. Present were: P. L. Abernathy, W. J. Barlow, R. H. Binish, H. W. Burden, T. P. Cann, W. B. Christmas, R. K. Coulter, A. J. Dopazo, L. G. Duffy, D. Ebert, P. F. Gehring, G. A. Gerdon, J. C. Gonzales, E. H. Grant, J. M. Grego, R. W. Hine, T. K. Hyman, J. R. Johnson, R. F. Johnson, C. E. Kenney, R. J. Kiefer, L. A. Lamb, W. F. Lavallee, S. D. Lowe, J. K. McPherson, W. H. Manthorpe, D. R. Miller, M. C. Mlekush, G. L. Nay, J. R. O'Neil, W. E. Olsen, E. R. Perron, E. G. Riedel, D. F. Rohr, M. L. Salomon, D. M. Stembel, E. C. Straub, W. G. A. Sympson, E. Volgeneau, D. E. Westbrook Jr., J. L. Willis, and D. L. Zuckerman.

A letter recently received by Jerry Nay from Capt. Dale Mayberry reads: "As President, Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Inc., I would like to add our most sincere thanks to those already expressed to you

by Admiral Calvert for the check for one thousand dollars, presented last Saturday.

We shall record this contribution as the second installment on the Class of 1955 gift to the Naval Academy for the furnishings of the Annapolis Room in the New Library.

"Again, we are most grateful for the generous support being given by the Class of 1955."

A BIT OF NOSTALGIA The Washington scene is slowly changing.

For those classmates who have had tours in the Main Navy and Munitions Building complex on Constitution Avenue—on your return you may never again view the familiar sight of 50-year-old temporary buildings whose life expectancy exceeded even the fondest dream of its World War I architect. We who still roam their decaying but familiar passageways now understand that by this time next year the passageways will be no more. Already the N and W buildings behind have departed. Next to go is the Munitions to be followed by the Main Navy Building sometime in 1971. Where its occupants are to be dispersed remains everyone's guess. Anyone needing a few '55 classmate ordnance engineers and have an office are requested to write the class secretary.

OPERATION 15 Y E A R S A F T E R The letter to all classmates requesting information for the "15 years after" supplement to our Lucky Bag should have been mailed by the time this article is published.

The executive committee of the class met and approved the basic layout of the book and it appears that the book committee headed by Bill Sympson and Dan Butterfield has done a fine job in getting things shaped up.

Assisting on the committee are Denny Curtis, a lawyer by profession, who is supplying the necessary legal assistance wherever it is required; Len Duffy, a former supply officer and now in private industry who is supplying the financial expertise for the operation, and Don Walters, head of his own company, Consultec, who is providing the assistance in the area of advertisement. Dan Butterfield is the able editor in chief and his valuable contributions to the art work and layout are well appreciated. The company chargers named in a previous column await hearing from you and all other classmates who graduated in their respective companies. Naturally, the company chargers don't have all addresses of classmates; thereF E B R U A R Y ,

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SCHOOL DIRECTORY

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MILLARD SCHOOL Box N, Bandon, Oregon 97411

COLUMBIAN 'The Service-Academy

Prep"

Est. 1909. Intensive, individualized preparation for West Point, Annapolis, Air Force and Coast Guard Academies and all civilian colleges. How-to-study training. Concentration on greatest needs. Continual testing and review. Outstanding record of successful graduates. Special "cram" courses begin in January and February. Summer School June and July. Fall term begins September. For full information, write: COLUMBIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Registrar, 1811 Biltmore St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009

fore, if you know of any others, please drop them a line and let them know. Their addresses are shown below. Not everyone receives Shipmate so please pass the word around.

1st Co., John Roberts, Army-Navy Club, 16th and Eye, N.W., Washington, D. C.; tel. OX 6-7313.

2nd Co., Al Aronis, 4815 S. 13th Rd., Arlington, Va. 22204; tel. OX 4-2903.

3rd Co., Derek Wilson, Rt. 3, Box 54, Manassas, Va. 22204; tel. OX 6-5631.

4th Co., Don Walter, 701 Horton Dr., Silver Spring, Md.; tel. 593-6249.

5th Co., Chuck Gray, 8210 Woodland Ave., Annandale, Va. 22003; tel. 280-2441.

6th Co, Bob Fountain, 3653 N. 38th St., Arlington, Va. 22207; tel. OX 4-1114.

7th Co., Tom Boucher, 3644 Malibu Palm Dr., Virginia Beach, Va.; tel. 244-2046/Norfolk.

8th Co., Bill Lavallee, 8930 Bluffwood Dr., Oxon Hill, Md. 20021; tel. OX 6-2678.

9th Co., Jim Willis, 9237 Kristin Lane, Fairfax, Va. 22030; tel. OX 5-7516.

10th Co., Ray Lunnen, 3714 DelMar Dr., Woodbridge, Va. 22191; tel. OX 5-1515.

11th Co., Ed Grant, 8324 Carrleigh Pkwy., Springfield, Va. 22152; tel. OX 6-1889.

12th Co., Ed Newbegin, 103 Harmony Dr., S.E., Vienna, Va. 22180; tel. OX 6-7906.

13th Co., OH Holte, 2104 Harper Dr., Podickory Pt., Annapolis, Md. 21403; tel.

757-1813.

14th Co., Bob Coulter, 8019 Garlot Dr., Annandale, Va. 22003; tel. OX 7-4634.

ISth Co., Walt Grinke, 871 N. Lebanon St., Arlington, Va. 22205; tel. OX 7-5805.

16th Co., Dick Ruth, Qtrs. T, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C.; tel. OX 3-2405.

17th Co., Art Ruberg, 12409 Rambling Lane, Bowie, Md. 20715; tel. OX 7-7791.

18th Co., E. Volgeneau, 8306 Bucknell Dr., Vienna, Va. 22180; tel. OX 5-6189.

19th Co., Don McGonegal, 8213 Dabney Dr., Springfield, Va. 22152; tel. 451-6791.

20th Co., Gordie Hamley, 5205 Pine St., Temple Hills, Md. 21037; tel. OX 5-7204.

21st Co., Tiger Wilson, 9205 Bulls Run Pkwy., Bethesda, Md. 20034; tel. OX 60321.

22nd Co., Phil Gehring, 3701 Harpers Dr., Camp Springs, Md. 20022; tel. 981-3731 Andrews AFB. 23rd Co., Tom Potter, 1743 Urby Dr., Crofton, Md. 21113; tel. 268-2711 Annapolis.

24th Co., Gordie Bedford, 7908 Jansen Dr., Springfield, Va. 22151; tel. OX 5-3891.

N E W ARRIVALS Ted P A R K E R is now back in town having completed his tour as CO of the USS McDoNOUGH. Ted was the first member of our class to receive his frigate command and from information available, it is understood that it was a highly successful tour. Ted is now with OpNav. With us at the November meeting was Monty DUVAL who now hails from St. Petersburg, Fla. Dick, as he is now called, is associated with Concept, Inc., as product manager. He reports that Hal F E R E E , who departed from the Academy before graduation, but established some warm friendships with the class prior to departure, is also living in the St. Petersburg area. Hal is involved in financial management after receiving his law degree and from all reports is doing quite nicely.

Monthly meetings continue to be held the third Tuesday of each month in the Washington area. Contact the class secretary for location if you'll be in the area during that time.

FAR AND W I D E The following news item concerning Fred McLAREN was received recently from Cdr. Don Linehan: Takes command of USS QUEENFISH— Cdr. Alfred S. McLaren, Exec. Officer of USS QUEENFISH'S crew, returned to the submarine 12 Sept.—this time as her commanding officer. He relieved Cdr. Jackson B. Richard, who took command of Submarine Division Twelve on 20 Sept. Cdr. McLaren returns to QUEENFISH after duty at the U. S. Naval War College Command and Staff Course; both as a student and as an instructor, and a three-month tour in USS GREENLING.

Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Wayne W. IWiller Box 1926, Annapolis, Md. 21402

It is with deepest regret to have to announce the death of Dolores Adams. Fred and children are presently living in the Washington, D. C, area where Fred is attached to NavMatCmd. Flowers were sent from the class.

Received a contribution from Ralph and Joan Jacobson toward a stadium chair for Phillippe Fales who was killed in combat on 15 Nov. Anyone desiring to contribute toward the chair please forward your contribution to the class secretary.

Betty Pitzer writes that anyone who wishes to make a contribution in memory of George do so to their local Heart Fund.

Betty and children reside at 1021 West Devonshire Rd., Delafield, Wise. 53018.

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Don SACAROB would like to start a monthly class luncheon for classmates in the Washington, D. C., area. Don is presently manager, Command and Control Systems of Univac Federal Systems Division. Anyone interested in attending such functions can contact Don at his office phone, 338-8500.

Dick W A R R E N recently received the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service as an instructor in the Department of Mathematics at the U. S. Air Force Academy. Dick was cited for his outstanding professional skill, knowledge and leadership.

Sid DAVIS was recently promoted to assistant secretary in the Delta Air Lines executive organization. Sid and family reside at 800 Old Creek Trail, N.W., Atlanta, Ga. Alex MORRIS has returned to 6122 North 35th St., Arlington, Va., after a short stay in Middletown, R. I. As one of our astronauts once said "keep those cards and letters coming, folks!" I close with this rather feeble plea to make our class notes the most newsy if not the longest.

Dick Warren '56

Loran W. Gierhart '57

Sec'y, LCdr. Richard P. Meaux, USN P. 0. Box 885, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D. C. 20044

Another Army game has come and gone.

It was a game that will probably not live long in any of our memories, but the weather was perfect and it was good to see many classmates in attendance. In the twelfth year after graduation, it is nice to note that we have worked our way up to the 10-yard line.

Discussions with numerous people at the Academy, from plebes all the way up to the Superintendent and at many levels in between, confirm that the new coach. Rick Forzano, is extremely well liked and respected. Hopes are high and every effort is being made to get the team back on the track and better seasons are expected, of course it could not get too much worse in any case.

A recent letter received from our Alumni Assoc. President, Mr. Hanson Baldwin, states that the Academy is concerned as it is not getting the number of qualified applicants it would like. He asks for our help and stresses the need for outstanding young men, and not just football players, but anyone with the attributes of leadership and the physical and intellectual excellence which the Navy of tomorrow demands. He indicated that the three main recruiting efforts are the Naval Academy Information (Blue and Gold) Program, the Education Visit Program and Operation Information. How can we help? In the Blue and Gold Program we can become a part of the network of people throughout the country that seek out interested and qualified applicants. We can encourage local guidance counselors, particularly principals and coaches, to become receptive to information about 'the Academy and the attraction of a naval career and even attend the Academy's orientation series held each year in the Education Visit Program. Finally, in Operation Information, where selected midshipmen go out during leave periods to present the Naval Academy, we can help by lining up engagements at high schools, over radio and TV, by aiding in transportation and in other ways peculiar to local communities. You as classmates and alumni are encouraged to contact Capt. K. G. Haynes, the Director of Recruitment and Candidate Guidance at the Academy, and participate actively in these programs.

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Photo by Delta Air Lines Sid Davis '56

Bob Beaton '59

decorations which includes two awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism as an A-26 navigator in the Vietnam theater. He was also presented his second through tenth Air Medal and was cited time and again for his sustained aerial skill. In addition, for his outstanding service as his squadron's Administrative officer he received the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Word was received from Tom W E I S SINGER that he is now aboard USS MILWAUKEE in the Boston Naval Shipyard where she is being fitted out. He reports his marriage of two years ago to Suzanne Stewart of Atlanta, Ga., while he was at NavCompt in Washington, D. C. On 26 Nov. they had their first child, Tom II. He further relates that he has heard from John W R I G H T and that John is one of us who was actually able to use his Dago. John is at present living in Lisbon, Portugal, where he is employed by Goodyear as their financial director. Prior to this he was with the Chase Manhattan Bank in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Harry GIMBER made a swing to the west coast and saw two classmates. In Monterey he visited with Pete and Eleanor BOYNE and their three children. Pete is the curricular officer, engineering science, and reports a most enjoyable tour. Harry also visited with Tom and Marie MAGUIRE at their home at 5792 Roxbury Court, Cypress, Calif. Tom is stationed at the Navy Space Systems Activity at El Segundo. He and Marie have five daughters. Tom is an AEDO and an early selectee for commander.

Not much information was received from the class-at-large this month. The paucity of data required some "fill" by the executive committee secretary. To reduce this excess verbiage, all you have to do is send in news.

In any case, Happy Saint Valentine's Day. Sec'y, LCdr. William G. Schramm, USN Naval Science Dept., USNA Annapolis, IVId. 21402

Gene P E L T I E R put in Nov., and I guess first full Cdr. Gene is stationed at the Naval

on his scrambled eggs this makes him our with the CFC and is Academy.

The title of class expert on French West Africa goes to Dirck STRYKER. Dirck earned a Ph.D. in economics at Columbia after leaving the Navy and is now on the faculty at Yale. He spent a year in the Ivory Coast studying the newly emerging countries of that region and is now writing a book on that country. Dirck and Floy and their three children live at 24 Sheldon Dr., New Haven, Conn. My thanks to RAdm. J. W. Stryker, USN (Ret.), for passing on the above.

Dave B E R T K E graduated from the University of Michigan last May with a Master's in business administration, and is now with the Ford Motor Co. Dave lives at 3513 McKinley Blvd., Dearborn, Mich.

LCdr. Keith O'DONNELL is stationed in Ecuador and sees a lot of Rick Ricaurte who is a LCdr. in the Ecuadorian Navy.

Keith Joseph joined the O'Donnell family on 24 Oct. in Quito, Ecuador.

Capt. Bill C A R T W R I G H T , USAF, received his second U S A F Commendation Medal for service with the Electronic Systems Division at Hanscom Field, Mass. Bill is now stationed with the Air Force Systems Command at Andrews AFB, Washington.

Bruce B A R T E L S passed on the following: "There have been a number of untimely deaths in the class in the last few months.

I would like to ask you all to consider sending contributions to purchase memorial seats in the stadium here at .Annapolis. Send your checks to the Class of '58 Association and state in whose memory you are sending the money. We will collect the funds and take care of the details. Seats cost $100 and any size contribution will be welcome."

Secretaries: LCdr. Harry C. Ketts, I I I , USNR Mr. Albert T. Mays P. 0. Box 1«92 Annapolis, Md. 21404

HERE AND THERE The following information and picture were received from Carl ALBRECHT, who is presently serving as XO of the USS SEMMES. "Thought you might be interested in a small luncheon gathering of '59ers held 19 Nov. aboard SEMMES at Valletta, Malta. I

'59ers Kiland, Albrecht and Logan

On the left is Ing Kiland, XO of the USS SiRAGO, and on the right is Wally Logan, an F-4 jockey off the USS J. F. KENNEDY,

and yours truly is in the center.

"For a quick catch-up I've served eight of the past 11 years at sea—MACON, nuclear crew LONG BEACH, ComCruDesLant staff, LAWRENCE,

MBO

in

NEW

JERSEY

and

SEMMES—all but the current job in weapons billets. I am married and have one daughter, 3 ^ years old. Except for two brief stops to embark/debark midshipmen, I haven't been back to the old Canoe Club but hope to rectify that this summer."

Also Harrv was fortunate to have Tom YOUNG and Carl K E S K E stop in for dinner after the Syracuse game on 15 Nov. SHIPMATE

Tom is stationed here in D. C. and Carl is chasing around C O N U S going to school before heading back to Hawaii, by way of the Panama Canal via a sub, to where he left Carol and the children. Fortunately, Carl should be back by the time he reads this note.

HOMECOMING One quick note about this past October's festivities. We just happened to run on this picture of Bob BEATON, our Annapolis chapter president, sporting one of the hats that we hope to make the '59 trademark.

Handsome, isn't I T ? Incidentally we understand that the plans for homecoming '70 are coming along fine so make your plans early.

APOLOGY A year ago we received a note telling of the birth of Laura McLain, daughter of Jack and Margo LONDON. Actually it was 17 Feb. 1969 that the happy event took place and we plum forgot to announce it. Therefore, we wish to take this opportunity to wish Laura a very happy first birthday.

CLASS BUSINESS The nomination committee came forth with a slate of candidates for the class executive committee and the following members of our class were elected on 26 Nov. to run the class business for the next two years: Jim WILSON, also elected President protem. Bud MacFARLANE, Jeff CANT, Jack BUNDARIN, and Les PALMER. As of this writing these men have not met to conduct any class business and to fill the necessary offices, but we'll report pertinent information when it becomes available.

There is one bit of class business that came up before the elections for new officers that we feel needs clarification. In the past we have sent fruitcakes to our classmates serving in Vietnam in order to express our appreciation for the job that they are doing.

This year all of us got so tied up vi'ith the job of making the tenth reunion a memorable occasion that we did not send any of the fruitcakes. We'll try to make up for this in the future and we're sure that those of you in Vietnam will understand and forgive us this year.

RISE AND S H I N E W I T H '59.

Sec'y, " C h i c o " Chavez P. 0 . Box 7 0 0 9 , Austin, Tx. 78712

FROM AUSTIN By the usual standards, I can actually say I've been flooded by mail from our classmates—many of whom had never written before—in response to our call for information on "lost classmates." Thus far about a quarter of those listed in the Oct. 69 issue of Shipmate have been located, which is great, but where are the remaining three-quarters ?

Surely each of us has kept in touch with those of our classmates who were particularly close to us while at school or with whom we served later. Please check the list shown below and let me hear from you if there's someone on it whose current address you know. The objective for this effort is two-fold: to up-date the Alumni Association's records and thus enable them to give us better service, i.e., reach more of us, and enable us to publish an up-to-date directory in the near future.

John S W A N S O N , who's presently assigned to the staff of ComServGr 3 in the USS AJAX homeported in Sasebo, seems to have had a very interesting series of assignments since graduation and Supply Corps School: 2 years in Rangoon, Burma, a place FEBRUARY,

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as fascinating as Kipling described it; 18 months in D. C.; now Japan; and will be coming home to PG School for his MBA at either Harvard or Stanford. Also with the Staff are Bob D R O P P and Tony B R E N N A N (who have also been selected to PG School this year). And John has run into Dick A N T O L I N I at N S D Subic; George VAN H O U T E N , the supply officer of the USS

SANCTUARY ; Joe J A A P

and

Steve M U E N S T E R at Yokosuka; Jack NEWMAN, who's in subs; George GOULD, who's the Supply Officer of the USS K R I S H N A ; and Dick MACKE on board the U S S CONSTELLATION.

Buck BONIFAY's one of those guys whom we've never been able to track down, mainly 'cause the Army keeps moving him around. Anyway, Buck wrote from Vietnam and tells us he's a MACV advisor to an ARVN field artillery battalion at Phu Bai. -Apparently he often sees fellow Army types.

Bob P R E S L E Y and Jim MARTIN, who are with the 101st Division. He indicated the three would get together with some of our Seabee type classmates for the ArmyNavy game and promised a picture for Shipmate. At the home-front, his wife, Gail, represented both at Homecoming 69 as a guest of Mike and Shebby WILLSEY. Last time I saw Pat SULLIVAN was in D. C. in '67 when he was there for AcDuTra (sporting a red beard, which he had grown for a hometown centennial celebration and which is now gone for at least another 100 years) and we got together with Sid J O N E S for lunch. Pat resigned from the Navy in 1966 and went to work for Boeing as an engineer in the Apollo program, at the same time enrolling at the Florida State University for a MS in management, which he obtained this year. He decided he'd continue on for his Ph.D. in Business Administration and hopes to take his comprehensive exams next summer so he'll get a chance to go to Homecoming next year. His wife Harriet presented him with their first boy Nov. 68, whom, of course, they named Pat—anyway Pat Sr. and Jr., Harriet and the two girls are all well. Being off the beaten Navy track, he doesn't see too many people, other than Wally CUMELLA once a month at Navy Reserve drills in Jacksonville. Wally, by the way, is a systems analyst for a small computer services firm in Jacksonville. He welcomes one and all to pay a call if passing through the area; his address is 181-1 Moore Court, Tallahassee, Fla. 32304. He says it'd be nice to see some familiar faces instead of long hair and love beads—guess that sort of excludes me.

John ROGERS is one who's been a member of our "great silent majority" (though hopefully not the G S M ) . He's now settled at Oceanside and working for Burroughs Corp. as a senior plant engineer at the new printed circuit board plant. He challenges another member of our GSM, Phil P H I L L I P S , to break the silence too and invites all to visit Phil and Mary Helen at their home: 42 Longfellow Dr., N. Kingston, R. I. Dave CRISTE, who's at PG School at Monterey, sent us a whole slew of names, including his old roommate, Ed LONGTON. Ed is out of the service, earned an MBA from Farleigh-Dickenson University, and is now married and working for Continental Can Co. Hugh Smith tells us he now finds himself in the unbelievably isolated mid-western community of New Haven, Mo., as the senior resident consultant engineer to the world's largest tent plant (Kellwood, Hawthorn Div.). He, his wife Martha and little girl Leslev have moved quite a bit since he left the Navy in 1967 and joined Kurt

Salmon Associates, but he says they have been real happy and are particularly thrilled at Hugh's recent promotion to "Associate" and most of all to LCdr. He tells me Dusty CRAVER is finishing up med school in Dallas and is considering the USN Intern Program.

John CLAMAN is the first guy who's ever written and said all he's done in one sentence: "at sea on DD-687 and SS-328 until Jun 66, then PG course 51() at MIT for 3 years; married wife Joyce in 62 and 3 kids: Kelly ( 5 ) , John ( 3 ) , and Joe (2)."

How's that for a biography in a nutshell.

John goes on to tell us that Rudy RESSLER and Bob G R I F F I N graduated from M I T this past June (he and Bob received an MS in marine engineering and naval architecture, Rudy an MS in ocean engineering). Bob W A L T E R S stayed on for his doctorate in naval architecture. Bob Griffin went to Puget Sound NavSta, Rudy to Portsmouth NavSta, and John to San Francisco Bay NavSta. Dave HARDEN, who was with VA-120 last Oct., was expecting orders to go to CVW-6 as Staff LSO and is probably there by now. Among the classmates at Oak Harbor, Wn., are Dave GILBREATH, Bud ROEMISH, Bruce H A R D I N and Jim RAMSEY. Tom I N D E R L I E D is with CVW-6, so Dave expected to be among friends at his new assignment.

"Pinky" SAUNDERS writes that he's with VA-86 flying A-7A's on board the CORAL SEA, which is presently out in West Pac and not expected to return to the States 'til late June. Upon returning to Cecil Field, the Squadron will transition to A-7E's, then somewhere in the future is another WestPac deployment in the AMERICA. Classmates on board the CORAL SEA are Jack LUSIGNAN as catapault officer, Stu SEAMAN, with VF-161, Dave G A U T H I E R with VF-151 (both F-4 drivers), and Ron S M I T H was aboard with CarDiv-3, but transferred with the staff to the RANGER. Heard from Dave W I L L I A M S , who spent 3 years in the Air Force, splitting his time between radar at Keesler AFB and Minuteman at Malmstrom AFB, and is now working for McDonnell Douglas, first in St. Louis as radar engineer for 6 years, and currently in Baltimore, as the engineering representative to the Westinghouse radar plant.

And now for some wives' tales: Got a friendly little slap on the wrist from Ed Duggan's wife, Iva, who wanted to correct us about her origins. She's not, as was implied a couple of years ago, from N. Y., but from Jacksonville, Fla., where she met Ed. She modeled in N. Y. and that's where she and Ed married after Ed completed law school in June 67. Ed is working with the firm of Hill, Betts, Yamoka, Frehill and Longcape as an admiralty lawyer. He's the first lawyer I've known who rides a Honda 350 from his Manhattan apartment to his Wall Street office. Ed's a LCdr. in the Reserves and is XO of the USS BLACKWOOD,

a D E at Fort Schuyler, the Bronx.

Marilyn Jerding tells us that Fred reported to the USS

SIMON BOLIVAR in July 69

as navigator for the Gold Crew. She gave us a whole list of names and is anxious for the new directory.

Keith Young's wife, Marcia, reported that all's well with Keith's harem, which includes herself, Wendy (3) and Rebecca (1) ; they're in Hawaii, enjoying it, but with Keith gone so often as navigator of the Blue Crew of the M. G. VALLEJO, they're hoping for some shore duty this spring, when Keith will be able to spend more time with them. Marcia indicated that Russell 43

R E N F R O , one of our lost classmates, was in Houston working for some insurance company.

Finally Sara Mares responded to our earnest plea for help by sending their address and some info on what Dave's been doing of late. He switched his designation to 1400 about 2 years ago and is presently the Ship Superintendent in New Construction at the Naval Shipyard in Philly. She says the hours are odd and the frustrations many with that job, but they're enjoying the assignment.

As you probably already know, the Naval Academy wants help with its recruitment program and the Alumni Association is pushing to have the alumni lend a hand. The easiest way we can help out is by sending in the name, address, telephone number, of any young fellow (between 15 and 20) who might be interested and who you think might qualify, to the Office of Recruitment and Candidate Guidance, USNA, zip code 21402; they'll do the rest. If you forget this address, send the dope to me and I'll forward it. Let me know if you want to become involved in the program directly and don't know how.

One final note: does anyone know any member of the class who has gone into the ministry of any religion? Let me know right away if you do.

I was typing the article while watching the Texas-Arkansas game and it occurred to me that you'd like to know how I happened to meet our quarterback, James Street.

I was out on the track this past spring when the track coach and his team came out for their first practice. After a couple of times around the coach yelled out to me, "Hey Navy CI was faithfully wearing my old ragged Navy sweatshirt, mainly because I have nothing else) are you still eligible?"

I laughed and yelled back, "No." And when I finished I went over to talk to him. He was with some fellows and after I introduced myself he said, "I want you to meet one of our football players, James Street."

I said, "Nice to meet you, what position do you play?" And after he said quarterback, I asked, "What string?" How's that for a double faux pas?

1969 REGISTER OF ALUMNI The 1969 edition of tlie REGISTER, the first to be produced

by Electronic Data Processing, is still available. Containing the most up to date data ever published by your Alumni Association, it is now available to you at $8.00 a copy, postpaid. Mail your check and the below coupon to U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Annapolis, Maryland 21402 Name

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Corr. Sec'y, L t . Kenneth G. Cralg, USN 532 Harton Circle Virginia Beach, Va. 234S2

Keep the data cards coming. Several cards arrived this month, bringing lots of info and the distaff side came through this month, too.

LCdr. Glen S M I T H is stationed aboard USS LONG BEACH and is scheduled for

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Here's a list of the people who still haven't been located: Thomas B. Albershart, James Warren Allen, Robert J. Amend, Paul C Ausley, Edwin H. Bailey, Richard Birtwistle, N. C. Bloom, John E. Blum, Dallas B. Boggs, Gordon Alan Bonnel, Joseph E. Bonneville, Larry A. Boyer, Harry W. Branson, John C. Broach, John L. Brockman.

John O. Carlson, Patrick J. Carlson, John H. Chenard, Thomas J. Cogdill, Charles R. Collicott, Daniel T. Coughlin, Richard B. Davis, Carlos A. De La Guardia, David G. Derbes, Ronald L. Earle, Charles F. Fischer, James F. Fitzgerald, Charles H. Fleming, Robert R. Eraser, Robert Freehill, Alfred R. Friedmann, John H. Fulton.

D. W. Geer, Forrest V. Graves, Robert Gridley, Roger G. Hamm, Charles M. Hammond, James E. Hancock, William D. Harrison, Marshsdl L. Heard, Lawrence S. Helms, J. R. Howard, John R. Hunt, W. R. Jones, Alexander J. Jordan, S. J. Kanadry, Angelo N. Karampelas, Edwin E. Killinger, Robert J. Kowall.

Harry C. Lewis, Bonifacio C. Lomotan, Harold L. Longaker, David R. Marquis, D^vid Mayers, Ralph G. McClarren, Calvin R. McConnell, D. L. McCrary, Milton R. McHenry, Douglas E. McKinley, R. B. Meredith, Jay C. Metzler, Robert A. Meyer, David Moore, Dennis A. Moore, F. I. Morrow, Herbert J. A. Mossman, F. X. Munger, Harold D. Neeley, Donald W. Newman, M. A. Nosal.

Ronald G. Overstrom, John E. C. Paepcke, Joseph Paletta, D. L. Parkinson, Robert G. Patterson, Larry L. Phemister, Glen R. Phillips, Paul H. Ploeger, Roderick H. Potter, Richard C. Ravetta, David A. Raymond, Robert W. Raymond, Daniel F. Reid, Howard L. Richey, Roy L. Rogers, Robert P. Rognlien, J. R. Rosengren, Kevin T. Ryan.

D. W. Sanders, N. W. Sammis, William J. Sammon, Lawrence F. Sarno, W. A. Schroeder, Robert Jay Schulz, Lee C. Seligman, J. R. Shea, Roy C. Smith, W. D. Snell, William C. Stensland, David E. Stone, Robert H. Strank, S. C. Stumbo, J. J. Suddath, H. D. Sullivan.

Dennis V. Taff, James J. Tenbrook, J. R. Terry, J. V. Tierney, Ellis L. Turner, Robert C. Walker, Gary N. Wax, L. E. Webb, Allen P. Whitaker, Morris Bennett Williams, John D. Woodward, David J. Young.

James W. Bower, Richard S. Burgess, Robert M. DeMaio, Lawrence E. Dunne, Henry P. Eagan, Dennis J. Falk, James R. L. Gilstrap, Robert R. Harlan, Richard G. Hoecker, Frank P. Kolbe, Alan H. Krulisch, Charles Lynch, Ronald P. Marshall, George G. Marburger, Thomas W. McClure, Alfonso H. Morales, Marvin F. Mucha, Alan L. Orr, George J. Prebola, James C. Reynolds, John B. Sharp, Thomas H. Teal, Joseph Tranchini, Charles D. Volzer, William O. Wilson.

the

nuclear engineers exam in June 1970. He and Betty and their two children live at 113 Halabuk Ct., Vallejo, Ca. 94590.

From Gales Ferry, Conn., Joan E C K E R T wrote that Tom was spot promoted to LCdr. last Feb. on the new deal to promote engi-

neers on nuclear boats. He's engineer in HOUSTON

(Blue).

This past summer the Eckerts saw Bill B U R R O U G H S who is now flying with Pan Am. Bill married a Pan Am stewardess from Germany and they are living in NYC. Stu and Barbara F R E E L A N D had a baby girl in August. Stu is studying for his law degree at Harvard Law School. Now studying at Harvard Bus. School, Jim with Peggy H E L L A U E R has just returned from a three-year tour in Panama. Henry and Jackie WILLAMON had a boy this past summerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a welcome addition to their two lovely girls and are now in D. C. where Henry is an EDO in the yard.

Kay Murray sent news of husband Tom, and Mike BARR. Both Tom and Mike are LCdrs. in nuc. boats. The Murrays recently moved to Hawaii where they expect to remain until about May when Tom receives new orders. Their current address is 16 Palmyra Dr., Honolulu, Hi. 96818. Mike Barr recently left Ha.waii with USS TECUMSEH for overhaul in Norfolk. He is navigator, and will remain with the ship through overhaul and one patrol.

Al W A L K E R lays claim to being the FIRST '61er in JAG. He is in his third year of law at Duke Univ. and expects to graduate in June '70. He and Ann live at 1003 Hillsboro Rd., Carboro, N. C. 27570, with Al III and Jason (1 yr.).

Bert CASSELS sent his data card from USS ROBISON where he is weapons officer.

He and Carolyn expect to be heading for the east coast on his next orders. Meanwhile, they live at 3234 Cheyenne Ave., San Diego, Ca. 92117.

Chris SEELBACH caught us up on his activities. He was married last June and he and Linda reside at 301 E. 63rd St., N.Y.C. 10021. They really are crazy about the "big city." After graduating from Columbia Bus. School in '67 Chris joined McKinsey & Co., an international management consulting firm.

With him at McKinsey are John (and Pamela) BARINEAU, Ted (and Carol) MOSS, and Bruce KRUGER, who is currently in NYC on assignment from his home office in San Fran. Ted just returned from three mos. in England, and John is currently in their Amsterdam office.

Sec'y, Lt. Howard S. Pinskey, (SC) USNR-R c / o W . R. Grace & Co. Clarksville, Md. 21029 Annapolis Corr.

Lt. William H. Levings, USN Executive Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. 21412

I hope this February column finds all '62ers and their families well and enjoying the lovely winter season. Cheer up, though, spring is not far away.

In Monterey John BERG's wife Sandy has taken over the duties as '62 wives club sec'y-treas. and as such will be our correspondent from Monterey for the next few months. Sandy reports that the new arrivals at the Postgraduate School include Jerry and Karen Blesch, Don and Sharon Watkins, John and Ginny Baker, Rob and Jane White, Tom and Pat Doyle and Kip and Sarah O'Connor. Those classmates who departed during the month of December include Jim A G A M A I T E who went to Keflavik, Iceland; Arnie HAFNER, who transferred to Vietnam; Jon HICKOX, who is stationed at the Boston Naval Shipyard, and Jim LINDSAY, who headed for Cru DesFlot 8 staff.

Sixteen couples enoyed a great party after the Army-Navy game (remember, we may not win the game but we never lose the SHIPMATE

party) hosted by Marsh and Lucy MAGRUDER and Joe and Joanne PROCOPIO. If any classmate needs information about '62ers stationed at the school in Monterey please address your letters to Sandy Berg, sec'y-treas. '62 Wives Club, 3228 Vista del Camina, Marina, Ca. 93933.

Jack H E R R I O T T is now stationed in the Washington, D. C , area where he is attached to the Defense Intelligence Agency.

He has recently seen Dick P H O E B U S , Pete MALAVE, Jet T I P T O N , George WAGNER and Bill COVINGTON who are all on active duty in the area. Art FISHER is now a civilian attending law school at American University. Jack and his family, which includes two children, are enjoying Washington immensely.

Another of our class serving in Vietnam writes that all goes well with the Seabees.

Tom H E F F E R N A N is presently in Chu Lai, where he is the executive officer of NMCB Seven. Heff writes, "My first two years were in USS LUCE, Mayport, then I joined a minesweeper in Sasebo as executive officer. '66 and '67 were spent at Stanford where I received a Master's in civil engineering and subsequently changed my designator to 5100. I've been with the Seabees since early '68 at Dong H a for one tour as operations officer and now at Chu Lai as XO." Before departing for Vietnam, Heff saw Tony and Tomi M A N E S S at the Boston College-Navy game. Tony is at Tufts University studying for his Master's in international relations. Jon ERICKSON, also in the area, is now associated with a land development organization. Heff says that Don STURMER is ops officer of NMCB 58 and is due to relieve him early in this year of his XO's job.

If Mike Miga, Hugh Tabb, Pete Maclsaac, Mike Foster or Frank Hughes are reading this coliunn, T. J. Heffernan would like to hear from youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his long lost friends. The address is NMCB Seven, F P O New York, N. Y. 09501.

From the Detroit region comes word that Jim and Rosalie MASELLA have welcomed the arrival of their second boy. Jim is still associated with Bethlehem Steel in Detroit and really enjoys the steel business. They made a special point in their letter to invite any classmates in the area or those passing through to please get in touch with them at 1115 Worthington S t , Birmingham, Mich.

Lee PEKARY, who is now out of the Navy, and his wife Pat are living in northem California where Lee is attending Stanford University working for his MBA degree. They like the area and the university atmosphere and Lee is finding the tennis competition stiffer than in many years. The Pekarys have two sons and they too invite any classmates to visit them at 47B Escondido Village, Stanford University, Ca. 94305.

As most of you have realized in the past few years it has become increasingly difficult to find, attract and admit qualified, outstanding young men to the Naval Academy. The Navy has now trained both barrels on the problem with the main recruiting effort centering around three programs: The Naval Academy Information (Blue and Gold) program, the Educator Visit Program, and Operation Information. If any of you know of a young man with attributes of leadership and the physical and intellectual excellence which the Navy of tomorrow demands, please contact the Alumni Association or Lt. Vady CLARK at the Naval Academy, so that a representative of the recruiting program can get in touch with F E B P i i A R Y ,

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him. We all have a responsibility to provide the Navy with leaders to follow in our footsteps.

Congratulations are in order to all of our class who were selected for lieutenant commander. Another milestone has been passed in our careers and we can be rightfully proud of '62's contribution to the fleet. In the years to come we look forward to even greater service and distinction.

Before the spring thaw begins, wouldn't it be nice to inform the rest of the class where you've been hibernating and what you've been doing. Just pen a quick note to me and you'll read about it in the next issue.

DD's DICKSON, KNOX, PERKINS, and of SHRIKE.

Sec'y, L t . Ell Dabich J r . , USN Science Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

ANNAPOLIS Unfortunately the football season ended on a sour note, but take heart and wait till next year. The plebes had an undefeated team with many fine looking ballplayers.

Let's hope better years are on the way. However, on a much happier note, congratulations to many of our classmates who were picked up early for LCdr. We hope to compile a list of selectees to include in next month's article or else in the class newsletter.

A new addition to the Academy and Naval Science is Al S H E R M A N . Al is still an eligible bachelor. No wonder, after that long sea tour.

In my travels of proficiency flying, I saw Charlie M U S I T A N O and Ron KILMER, both from VT-5, at Jacksonville. They were taking their students out to the boat. Also saw Lee L I V I N G S T O N at Bethesda. He is an Air Force Capt. stationed in D. C. MASSACHUSETTS Sounds like a good sized '63 contingent at the Harvard Law School. Stuart SETT L E writes that Bill ANDERSON, Bill U M P H R E Y and himself are "grand old" men at Law School. Dan H E N N E S S Y is "starring" again as he begins his third and final year at Harvard Law School. He already has nailed down a position on the editorial board of the Harvard Law Review.

This is the Valhalla of law students and only the cream of the crop are ever selected.

Will also saw Hank and Penny DALTON at Newport where Hank is acting XO of the

EDWARD MCDONNELL. By now

Miller D E T R I C H flies for Northwest. Bob BRIDGEMAN works for Vitro Labs in Silver Spring, Md. Mike S P E A R is studying for a MBS at Stanford.

George MUSICK, Charlie MINTER, Gary W I L S O N and Harry BALL are in the oceanography program at PG School.

Jim FIELD, Pere CASAQUITE, Denny BELL and Ken CARLSON are also at PG School in the computer management program.

Phil MARSDEN is tearing up the ops research dept. and playing soccer and golf.

John P F E I F F E R is studying for his MBS in computer system management after six months with the engineering science group. John comes from tours aboard the

he should

be one of those "bad guys" BuPers detailer.

N E W YORK Cole L I N D E L L is finishing up his tour as training officer at DIG and by this time is engineer on a nuc boat. Cole said he would bring his V W camper to homecoming and park it on someone's lawnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and he did.

Hey, Cole, weren't those a couple of cold nights ?

COLORADO Steve DUNCAN left active duty after teaching in the NROTC program and earning a M.A. in political science at Dartmouth College. Steve would like to see any classmates passing through the area at 755 33rd St., Boulder, Colo.

CALIFORNIA Back to the second installment of John Pfeififer's letter. Ron W I L L S is out and working for a mechanical engineering degree at the University of Delaware. Jim O A K E S recently completed training as a broker for Smith Barney in San Francisco,

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James N E W B E R R Y , John H A R V E Y and Richard B U E L O W have all completed training at Delta Air Lines training school at Atlanta and are now second officers.

Members in good standing ( N E W ) Ron KILMER, Carl KOLON.

Sec'y, Lt. James S. Baumstark, USN Executive Dept., USNA, Annapolis, M d . 214C2

The big news of the month was the deep selection of ten of our number for LCdr. Of a total of some 115 early selectees in YG 63 and 64, 14 were from YG 64, and 10 of these 14 were from the class of '64.

Among the 10 honored were Walt Kesler, Bert Mackaman, Brent Bennitt, Jerry Ellis, Don Ray, Bruce Woodruff, Tom Lynch, Dave Ahern, Phil Jacobs, and D. J. Wright.

Our heartiest congratulations to the members of this group for having had their efforts recognized in such an outstanding manner. An additional number of '64 nukes put on LCdr. leaves on 1 Dec. by reason of spot promotions. Among them are Matt Hutmaker, Rick Eckstein, and Mike Farmer.

Bob BONDI, one of the more vocal of the confirmed bachelors of '64, bit the dust in the Naval Academy Chapel on 7 Dec. Bob married the former Judy Scott of Norfolk in a military ceremony ushered by a group of aviators from Bob's old squadron down at Pax River. '64 was represented by the Habermeyers, Atwells, Wynnes and Baumstarks. After a brief sojourn to an unannounced retreat. Bob once again took up his duties at the Blue and Gold (Candidate Guidance) Office here at the Naval Academy.

The Monterey contingent has once again come thru with news and photos. Rich BELSER's wife Peggy provided the pics and the following info.

Hugh and Tina CARROLL became parents of their first, a daughter, Kristin Michelle, on 15 Aug.; Mike and Bonny MURRAY, who departed for Quonset Point in December, are parents of their second Mike Jr. born on 25 Aug.; and Jim and Susan ARRISON became parents of James IV, their first, on 16 Sept.

The Monterey chapter had added quite a few new members since Peggy's last letter.

Among these are: Tom Crews, Jack and Maria Dantone, Dick and Elaine Dawson, John and Betty Garber, Paul and Mary Fletcher, Bill Fugard, Jim and Mary Holian, Bob and Mary Hollis, Jim and Karyl Kraft, Jim and Maxine Kraft, Chuck and Nita Laskey. Mike and Kathy Leimandt, George and Nancy Mitchell, Dick and Karen Murphy, Dick and Edna Phelan, Ed and Cindy Priest, and Bob and Betsy Rinker.

Jim HOLIAN, it is to be noted, is manager 45

of the '64 undefeated "Socko" team (a game patterned after softball). The classes of '60 and '61 have consistently been the losers and subsequent buyers of the beer.

Peggy wrote that Jay EGGERS, recently returned from Vietnam and now out of the Navy, was a recent visitor to PG School.

Jay is currently studying law at Stanford and lives in nearby Menlo Park; he reported having seen more than a few civilian classmates at Stanford, among them Keith CLAXTON. Other visitors included Jay and Rita D E P E W . Jay, another new civilian, was en route with wife and daughter Stacey to a job with a computer firm in Dallas.

Pictured aboard the U S N S BARTLETT, the research ship used by Monterey's oceanographic students, are ( L to R ) Harry Ball '63, Jay Bower '61, Bart Corgnati, Rich Belser, Charlie Minter '63 and Gary Wilson '63. In the O Club picture, taken on "Bavarian Night" are ( L to R) Bill Sargent, Jim Kraft, Art Drennan, Jane Sargent, and Karyl Kraft.

Those of you who remember the 1963 Navy football team (and who in '64 doesn't) which was 9-1 and culminated the regular season with a 21-15 "Drive for Five" victory over Army, probably winced on 29 Nov. along with those of us in J F K Stadium at the extent of the Army feast.

To improve the football team, it is necessary to recruit more young men who are mentally, physically and academically qualified for the Academy and who have an ability to play football.

Mr. Hanson Baldwin, President of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, which is aiding the Blue and Gold (Candidate Guidance) Office in recruiting every way it can, has asked individual classes to help locate prospective candidates for the Academy. Four of the five area directors in the Blue and (jold office are '64ers and include Dave W Y N N E (Northeast area), Tom LYNCH (Midwest area), Jerry A T W E L L (Southwest area), and Bob BONDI (Far West area). The fifth member of this team is Tony Womble '63 who is responsible for the Southeast area. If you know of any promising young men who might be interested in the Academy, please contact one of these five. Candidates in their junior year of high school are prime targets; if you aren't sure which area of the country a candidate falls into, send particulars to any

one of the fiveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;c/o Candidate Guidance Office, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis 21402. There is no recruiter for the Academy like one who has had firsthand experience, so let's see if we can't give the Naval Academy a lift.

Sec'y, Lt. Richard P. Genet, USN U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, Ca. 93940

Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Robert G. Johnson Jr., USN PAO Box 3 NSA Saigon FPO San Francisco 96621

Lt. Christian Brix ' 6 6 received t h e N a v y Comm e n d a t i o n M e d a l from C a p t . D. C . Stanley, CO of t h e N a v a l A i r Station a t Lemoore, Calif.

Jim ANGEL writes from New Orleans that all is well in the insurance business.

Jim and his wife Lou announced the arrival squadron on board the U S S HANCOCK. He of Holly Anne at 8 lbs. 13 oz., on 18 Oct. was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal Jim had a letter from Rob C R E N S H A W for his heroic action during several air who is deployed in the U S S CORAL SEA, strikes in Vietnam last year. and is due back in the spring. Pat and Scott BEACHY left Vietnam after a Barbara CARROLL are in Pensacola where year's tour on PBR's in the Mekong Delta.

Pat is finishing up flight school and should Scott started School in the Janbe heading towards Texas by now. Jim uary class at Destroyer Others in his class Angel was able to make the Dallas vs. include Oke SNewport.

H A N N O N , Ed MORGAN, New Orleans football game last fall and had and Andy BECK. a chance to talk with Roger Staubach Gary GRAY finished his six-month defor a few minutes. Jim says that if anyone is in the New Orleans area this year for ployment to Vietnam with his Seal unit from Mardi Gras, to be sure to look him up. Coronado. Gary should be somewhere up in His address is 225 Baronne St., New Or- the mountains of Colorado on his long leans 70112, c/o Louisiana and Southern Life awaited ski trip.

Insurance Co. Ralph McCUMBER is about halfway Dave SADD and his wife Carol are in through his tour as X O of River Division Washington, D. C , where Dave iust re- 593 staging out of Nha Be, RVN. Ralph ceived his license as a stockbroker for Bache likes his duty now that he has become accus& Co. He says that soybean oil and silver tomed to "sea rats." . . . Butch ZEDDIES futures are the things to get into now. If is with the Naval Advisory Group in Saigon anyone needs a good broker, you can reach and is on his way to Hawaii to meet his Dave c/o Bache & Co., 1000 16th St. N.W., wife on R and R. Paul DONALDSON reWashington, D. C. 20036. Dave says that cently took over as Division Commander of Bill SPADAFORA gets up to D. C. from River Division 571 out of Nha Be and Phu Norfolk often and they've managed to hit Cuong. some of the Georgetown spots together.

That's about it for this time. I'd like to Hugh RONALDS received his silver hear from some of our classmates on the pilot wings in November upon graduation east coast. Also, next issue we should have Marine Corps flight school. Hugh is now some news on the class memorial. assigned to duty with the Second Marine Aircraft Wing, Cherry Point, N. C. Sec'y, 1/Lt. Edward H. Mills, USMC Chris BRIX and his wife Grace are livVMCJ-1, MAG-11, 1st MAW ing in Lemoore, Calif., where Chris is staFPO San Francisco 96602 tioned with Attack Squadron SS as an A4 Your secretary is now in VMCJ-1 in beaupilot. Chris recently returned from an eightmonth deployment to Vietnam with his tiful Da Nang, RVN. My mail hasn't caught up with me yet so I haven't received any letters from classmates in two months.

Mike LANGSTON and Ken PTACK are also here in Da Nang, both flying A-6's.

I hope that my mail starts coming in soon so I can have some news to pass on next month.

Sec'y, Lt.(Jg) R. Mitchell Brown Morris Rd., Ambler, Pa. 19002 Bavarian night a t the M o n t e r e y " O "

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BARTLETT, Monterey-at-sea training

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Although this is the February issue, the time of this writing urges me on to make some comment on the 1969 Army-Navy football fracas. I attended the game but that didn't seem to help the Big Blue. From what we could see (guess where the '68 section of stands i s ! ) , I'm afraid the most offensive thing about our team was the goat!

Let's help out the Blue and Gold program and other recruiting efforts. As we individually get home on leave or come in contact with the civilian populace, let's try to be aware of upcoming talent which might span the academic and physical requirements for old USNA. After all, we as alumni are best qualified, having recently graduated, to recruit new superstar mids to warm the cockles SHIPMATE

of our hearts in later years. For all you fellow classmates who are struggling along on 0-2 pay, this is an excellent non-monetary way to contribute to the ideals which we in one way or another, strived to attain in our years at dear old Mother B. Besides, it can't hurt—'nuff said.

JFK stadium in the '68 section was dominated this year by classmates from Bainbridge, most of whom were to finish by Christmas and go on to prototype. Seated beside me were Gary F R A N C I S and Sam NEWTON; Sam's wife was home with their newly arrived addition to the family.

Sam reported our errant VP, Tom T E A C H , was still alive and well, so perhaps I'll hear from him yet. Down to our left was Dave MEYERS, who hosted a party at the airport mote and with him were John Mackin and Jim Bohlig. Also present were Jim Bogert, Bob Holihan, Bill Mulholland, John Hamilton, Hap Carpenter and Charlie Ditmar. Rumor has it Chris G L U T T I N G was there too, but we didn't find each other— c'mon guys, there were only 102,000 or so bodies at the game. Beforehand I ran into Johnny LAPICOLA—he and Shirley are doing well. On the way back we came upon Bob O W E N D O F F and Nance and Len SJOSTROM who have a young one. Lenny has mucho leave before Sub School. Our group was then intercepted by Teddy OGDAHL and Neil VALLEAU, who had already begun to recoup the loss with an early victory in the parties. So despite the less than gleeful outcome of the game, '68 did manage a welcome reunion in part.

There were more '68ers present, but memory fails me—my apologies.

It is my sad duty to report the loss of another classmate, Gary H I R S C H , who perished in a training accident in the F-9 in Texas in early November. Details are lacking.

Once again the holiday season takes its toll in the demise of promising young bachelors—this time the marital bug has claimed an old company mate of mine, Tom OLIVER. He broke the news to me over Thanksgiving dinner that he and Anita planned a 28 Dec. ceremony in Atlanta.

Other recent dropouts from the ranks of the unburdened include John O'NEILL who married Vivian Gemelli, Ralph's sister, on 29 Nov. in Jamaica, N. Y. And on that same fateful day (November is a stormy month) Zene GURLEY succumbed to the tender trap set for him by Miss Mary Colleen Lucey in Rapid City, N. D. After the nuptials, the Gurleys were off for Groton and two years of sub duty. To answer your question, Zene, Dupree MOORE should have completed prototype 23 Nov. and was to be at sub school about January.

Steve and Judy J O N E S report a baby girl, Mindi Ann, bom 6 Nov. Steve should have received his wings from Kingsville by now. In the same vein I received a note from Jim VON SUSKILL to clue me that he and Susie were blessed with a boy, David Brian, on 4 Sept. Jim is at Bainbridge and also passed on word that Bill SAWYER's wife had a son, William Theodore, about the middle of November. Jim and Bill ought to be heading out to prototype after December.

From our friends in green came a letter from Jeff MARLIN in 3rd MarDiy, RVN. Jeff has been over there since April and is XO of his company after six months of a platoon in the bushes. Terry MURRAY is in another company with Jeff, but will soon transfer to 1st MarDiv prior to 3rd's pullout to Okinawa. Mac OGILVIE should be on that island now with the 3rd ENG. Chris O'BANKS and Warren S M I T H have

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put in their time as artillery forward observers in the bush, and are now in the rear with their battery. Jeff saw Ollie N O R T H awhile ago; it seems super-great received two purple hearts and a silver star while with Division Operations. Jeff has a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry himself. Glad to hear from you guys—I'll be over there soon enough, probably March. Carol Hallauer, Russ' wife, wrote that he is aboard an LST in HAL-3, so perhaps he'll be able to provide the whereabouts of many of you.

And now I have saved the best for last.

Lo and behold if I did not receive the twopage, 17-month report from none other than Denny BLAIR. The rigors of Oxford must be appalling. Denny married Diane Everett, a former U S N A drag, on 1 Aug. Denny writes, "We presently live in half of a 1580 Tudor cottage wtih no radiators, no hot water in the bathroom, but plenty of character." Our man is studying modern history, Russian and literature but find the Oxford environs somewhat distracting. Denny sends his regards to all, and I hope to hear more from him in the future.

That about wraps up this edition. I don't have much time to answer letters and this poor feeble column is an effort. Please keep the word flowing, I do appreciate your letters.

Sec'y, Ens. Marshall E. Rachmiel, USN USS GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG-20) FPO San Francisco, Ca. 96601

I hope by now that everyone has recovered from the holidays? The letters have really been coming in this past month. Norm BROWN reports that he. Rich ROBBINS, Bill BRAMLEY, Jeff CRAWFORD and several others were subjected to the "BuPers Cha Cha Cha." It seems that their orders to prospective officer at the Deck School in San Diego were never cleared with the school. By the time that they got there, the school not only didn't know who they were but they didn't care, either. Consequently, they had the "pleasure" of attending Firefighting School and some other schools.

Norm is presently undergoing minor surgery which will keep him laid up for about a month. His letter sounded like he was heartbroken (being off the ship and everything). Bob CONGER has never been very lucky. Poor Bob started out as the 1st LT (which he liked?) ; then his command, obviously noting his love of punishment, decided to make him the MPA. Reports have it that Bob really loves the engineering spaces.

It seems that the 7th Company has its very own Pensacola chapter. Bob WOODS reports that most of the guys from "Sweat 7" are well into the program by now—with the exception of Spencer GARRETT, Bob A H R E N S and Bob WOODS. Doug LIEBS C H N E R decided that air wasn't his bag and has dropped out of the program in favor of Navy line. The Pensacola Royals are doing almost as well as the Annapolis Rugby Club did last year. Rabid Rugbyists are Spencer GARRETT, Bruce LAWSON, Lee D U C K W O R T H and Jerry J E N K I N S .

The team is doing so well that its chief sponsor is a liquor store. If the games don't go well, the parties are still to be won.

Jack S T E V E N S is still involved with the theater. He produced "Once Upon A Mattress" for the Pensacola Theater goers.

Terry Wanner's wife, Cherrie, took the female lead.

with news, etc. His address is: RD 3, Box 660, Princeton, N. J. 08540.

The next news comes from dependable Arnie BARDEN. Jirn H A R R I S married the former Ruth Cashin on 25 Oct. George T E R W I L L I G E R and Bill P R O S E S went up to NYC for the wedding, and Larry T H O M S O N came over from Detroit. Glen REID, Miles F I S H E R , Ron SADLER, Greg BRUBECK, Bob R E U S C H E , Pete JARINA and "Businessman" Mike STRAND are holding up the Pensacola NAS Soccer Team. Michael S. S M I T H and John CURRIER both made the captain's list while in Ground School at Training Squadron One. An amazing number of Vette owners have traded their machines in on other cars . . . more economical models or "family" type cars. And it is not uncommon to see the former Vette owners grouped together, crying towels in hand, talking about their first loves.

FLASH—a Marine who can write. Steve LINDER sent a short note and a copy of their training schedule at Quantico. Their schedule looks like a full day of P T involving such first favorites as "gymnastics-a-lahand grenade" and "tactics-a-la-ambush."

He says that "the hours are long and the work often tedious; harassment is continuous."

Our treasurer Jack MARTIN is really enjoying the San Diego area and has been doing a bit of entertaining. Greg Jones, Don Nash, Bill Bramley, Rich Robbins, John O'Brien and Benny Hicks stopped by en route to distant places for short visits with him and Susan.

Missile School is over in the Dam Neck area and history has taken its course. Joe GREEN immortalized himself by winning the first and last Dam Neck Open Cribbage Tournament. Honest Joe squeezed by the likes of Dave ROSE, Terry CULLEN, Larry CAVIOLA, Tom KILMER, Jim DOLAN and yours truly to win the series 4-0. Please don't ask what my record was, because only Wayne GIRARDET knows what a fine cribbage player I am . . . and I wouldn't want the word to get around.

As of this writing only five of the Tartar/ Terrier gang are left in the area. Mike MICHAELIS, Mike HONEY, Mike WATSON, Ted KRAL and myself are the last shift of Gun School for this year. When we checked in, the officer-in-charge told us about a '69er in an earlier Gun School class that used to wear his Academy blazer over his TWL's. He wouldn't tell us who but I'm sure somebody knows???

According to our by-laws which I've read hundreds of times and still don't fully understand, I think that we have to elect a secretary and treasurer for the new fiscal year. If you're interested, send your name and the position you're interested in to me and I'll put you on the ballot at our next annual meeting. Keep the letters coming...

Ray UMBARGER is sharing an apartment with Mike S A R A N I E R O and Bob LOGAN at Princeton. Everybody in the Bainbridge area is supposed to write to Ray 47

LAST GALL BLACKBURN, PAUL PRITCHARD (CAPT USN RET ' 0 4 ) , 4 J a n . ' 7 0 , Calistoga, Co. BORDEN, DANIEL LERAY (COL MC USAR RET '11), 10 Dec. ' 6 9 , W a s h i n g t o n , D. C. CARVER, WILBUR JOSHUA (CAPT USN RET '09), 18 Dec. ' 6 9 , Fort M y e r s , Fla. CONROY, VINCENT PAUL ' 2 3 , A t l a n t a , G a .

CURTISS, ALAN CALDWELL ' 2 1 , 3 J a n . ' 7 0 .

DAVIS, Dec.

BURTON

(RADM

USN RET ' 2 3 ) , 2 9

' 6 9 , Palo A l t o , Ca.

DONALDSON, AUGUSTUS HOKE (CDR USNR RET ' 2 0 ) , 2 6 A u g . ' 6 9 , Fort L a u d e r d a l e , Fl. ERWIN, '21),

DONALD LORING (RADM USN RET 18 Dec. ' 6 9 , San Francisco, Ca.

HERRICK, ROBERT ALLAN ' 4 7 , 8 Sept. ' 6 6 .

H O U G H , SCOTT ' 2 3 , 2 5 J a n . ' 5 1 , Ft. M y e r s , Fl. HUCK, '27),

WALLACE

MASON

(COR USNR RET

19 Dec. ' 6 9 , O l d w i c k , N . J .

Born in Persia, Iowa, Como. Small was graduated from the Naval Academy m March 1917 and served in World War I before commanding a submarine for two years. In 1925 he received a Master's degree from Columbia University in maririe engineering and then had various engineering assignments. At the outbreak of World War II, Como. Small reported to the Bureau of Ships where he worked with diesel engines.

As commanding officer of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, he was retired in Jan. 1947.

Among other awards he held the Legion of the TEXAS and the RIGEL. He was retired in July 1935. Recalled to active duty five Merit. years later, Capt. Clark was assigned as Como. Small was president of the United Censor, Panama, and from 1943 to 1946 was Engineering Company of San Francisco president of the General Court Martial, and served as a consulting engineer for Seventh Naval District, at Miami, Fla. Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corp. of Hamilton, Capt. Clark was president of the Rock Ohio. In 1964 he was cited by the American Sand Gravel Co. of Calif, and was commis- Society of Mechanical Engineers for his sioner of Public Housing of Plattsburgh, advocacy of the diesel engine for use in ships.

N. Y. Survivors include his widow Gladys of Survivors include his son Capt. Charles R. Clark Jr., USN (Ret.) '39 of 1117 Wood- 3707 N. Roberts Lane, Arlington, Va. cliff Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22308 and three 22207; a son John T. Small of Washington, D. C , and five grandchildren. grandchildren.

served aboard the USS MISSOURI for four years. He served aboard the USS UTAH from 1911 to 1913, attended the Postgraduate School at Annapolis and in 1915 received a Master's degree from Columbia University.

During World War I, Capt. Clark was in charge of the Radio Station at Sayville, N. Y., helped put the ARIZONA in commission and was gunnery officer aboard the ILLINOIS. Duty as Pacific Coast Communication Superintendent at San Francisco from 1918 to 1921 was followed by tours aboard

LEWIS, H O W A R D KIRK (CAPT USN RET ' 1 0 ) , 30 Nov. ' 6 9 , Honolulu, Hi.

FREDERICK GEORGE REINICKE ' 1 0

L O G A N , WELLS C. ' 0 7 , 3 0 N o v . ' 6 9 .

MILLER, GEORGE CARL (CAPT USN RET ' 2 1 ) , 2 0 N o v . ' 6 9 , USNH, O a k l a n d , C a .

MOUNTS,

PROVIDENCE

RICHARD

'26,

14

Sept. ' 6 9 , Frederick, O k l a .

PERDUE, W I L L I A M EDWARD ' 2 7 , 9 Sept. ' 6 9 , A i k e n , S. C. SNEAD, DOUGLAS LEE (LCOL USMC ' 3 5 ) , 4 Jan. ' 7 0 , V i e t n a m .

SPRUANCE, R A Y M O N D AMES ( A D M USN RET '07), 13 Dec. ' 6 9 , Pebble Beach, Calif.

STEELE, NEVETT ' 2 3 , 8 Dec. ' 6 9 , Reisterstown, Md. STEFFEN, ROBERT CRAIG (LTJG USN ' 6 8 ) , 9 Dec. ' 6 9 , Fruitland P a r k , Fla. TOWNSEND, ROCKWELL JUSTUS (CAPT USN RET ' 2 0 ) , 1 J a n . ' 7 0 , Coronado, Ca. WORKS, DONALD CARLTON (CDR USNR RET) '23), 9 M a r . ' 6 8 , W i l l i a m s b u r g , V a .

LAURENCE MIDDLETON EWELL ' 0 6

Mr. Laurence M. Ewell died 6 November in Cambridge, Md. Born in Dorchester County, Md., Mr. Ewell was graduated from the Naval Academy in February 1906 and resigned from the service. Joining the Link-Belt Company of Philadelphia, Pa., he worked in engineering, sales and management, and as general manager of the company retired in 1944. During his business career, he was involved with promoting the general application and use of Link-Belt products by industry in the western hemisphere from Canada to Patagonia.

Involved with civic and church activities, Mr. Ewell served as director of the Dorchester County chapter of the American Red Cross and was public works committeeman of the Commission on Administrative Organization in the State of Maryland.

Survivors include his widow Viola of 14 Bellevue Ave., Cambridge, Md. 21613, children and grandchildren.

CHARLES ROBERT CLARK

SR. ' 0 7

Capt. Charles R. Clark Sr., USN (Ret.), died.5 Dec. in Bethesda-Silver Spring Nursing Home of Maryland. Services were held in Demaine Chapel of Alexandria, Va., with interment in Plattsburgh, N. Y. Capt. Clark, born in Champlain, N. Y., was graduated from the Naval Academy in Sept. 1906, with the class of 1907, and 48

Como. Frederick G. Reinicke, USN (Ret.), died 22 November in the Naval Hospital at Brooklyn, N. Y. Graveside services were held in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Born in Tripoli, Iowa, Como. Reinicke was graduated from the Academy in June 1910 and served aboard the USS VIRGINIA for three years. As commanding officer of the USS AVLWIN during World War I, he participated in the antisubmarine campaign in the North Sea and English Channel and was awarded the Navy Cross. He was Manager of Athletics at the Academy from 1929 to 1931 during which period interservice athletics were resumed between the Naval Academy and West Point.

Como. Reinicke observed the hostilities between Japan and China while commanding the TULSA in the Asiatic Station from 1932 to 1935 and then was attached to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He served as executive officer aboard the TENNESSEE and had duty at the Norfolk Navy Yard at Portsmouth before being transferred to the retired list in June 1939. Four months later Como. Reinicke was recalled to active duty as Port Director, Third Naval District and supervised the Navy transport service and the convoying and routing of all merchant vessels out of the Port of New York; he was returned to inactive duty in 1946. Among other awards, he held the Legion of Merit; Commander, of the Order of the British Empire; and the Order of Orange and Nassau, with Swords.

Following the war, Como. Reinicke was Marine and Aviation Commissioner of New York City until 1947, and was subsequently an advisor in Thailand, Angola, Somaliland and Nicaragua. He also served as a president of the American Asiatic Association and of the Naval Academy Association of New York.

Survivors include his widow Nan of 116 East 68th St., New York, N. Y. 10021; a son F. Rogers Reinicke of 1100 Park Ave., New York City, N. Y. 10028; a daughter Ann R. Peabody, and a grandson.

LISLE FRANCIS SMALL ' 1 7

Como. Lisle F. Small, USN (Ret.), died 7 Dec. in the Naval Hospital at Bethesda, Md. Services were held in Ft. Myer Chapel followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.

J O H N MEADE HAINES ' 1 8

RAdm. John M. Haines, USN (Ret.), died 14 November in Washington, D. C. Services were held in Ft. Myer Chapel with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Boston Navy Yard, Mass., RAdm. Haines was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1917, with the class of 1918.

He had duty aboard a converted German cruiser,

the

USS

V O N STEUBEN, in the

Transport Service and then served on the staff of Commander Mine Force in European waters. After completing Submarine School at New London, RAdm. Haines had 11 years of submarine duty including commands of the U S S E-1. E-2 and K-4 and a tour as executive officer of the S-24. He commanded the S-2S from 1926 to 1929 and the NARWAHL from 1936 to 1938 and had

two tours as Inspector of Ordnance at the Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C. During World War II, RAdm. Haines participated in many successful operations with Carlson's (Marine) Raider Expeditions while commanding Submarine Division 42 and received the Navy Cross. He served with the staff of Commander in Chief U. S. Fleet, commanded Submarine Squadron 16 based at .Australia, and in 1944 assumed command of Task Force 72. As commanding officer of the U S S N E W MEXICO, he was

awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V" for services during the amphibious invasion of enemy controlled Okinawa in 1945. RAdm. Haines headed the Contract Settlements Section, Materiel Division, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for four years before he was retired in June 1949.

Survivors include his widow Mabel of 2828 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20008; two sons John M. Haines Jr. and Robert Haines, and four grandchildren.

His father was the late BGen. Henry Cargill Haines, USMC, USNA '81.

M A R I O N RUSSELL KELLEY '21

RAdm. Marion R. Kelley, USN (Ret.), died 26 November in the Naval Medical Center at Bethesda, Md. Services were held in Ft. Myer Chapel with burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

RAdm. Kelley, born in Hastings, Neb., was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1920, with the class of 1921, and served a year aboard the U S S ARIZONA before attending the Postgraduate School at AnnapS H I P M A T E

Active in Naval Academy alumni affairs, Mr. Steele had served as a director of the Naval Academy Alumni of Greater Baltimore.

Survivors include his widow Emily Steele of Reisterstown, Md. 21136; a son Nevett Jr. of Baltimore; a daughter Mrs. Emmett Driscoll of New York, and one grandchild.

THOMAS RICHARDS GRIFFITH JR. ' 2 4

Marion Russell Kelley '21

olis. He commanded the U S S BITTERN and Mine Division Three, Asiatic Fleet until 1936. While Inspector of Ordnance in Charge, Naval Ammunition Depot, Cavite, RAdm. Kelley conducted a survey of the Phihppine merchant 'marine at the request of the President of the Philippines. He comnianded the

USS

JOHN

D.

EDWARDS

and

assisted in the evacuation of American nationals after the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese war, and then had a tour in the Fleet Training Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. While serving on the staff of Commander Cruisers, Battle Force, he was aboard the U S S HONOLULU during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Reporting to the staff of Commander Southwest Pacific Area in 1942, RAdm. Kelley ably directed the planning, establishment and maintenance of advance bases in .\ustralia and Southeastern New Guinea.

He directed the Administrative Division of the Bureau of Ordnance until 1945 and then commanded the USS BOSTON which included inspecting and demilitarizing coastal defenses and submarine bases. For his outstanding performance of duty during World War II, RAdm. Kelley received the Bronze Star Medal, with two gold stars and combat "V." He was a member of the Navy Regulations Board. Navy Department and was .Assistant Chief for Planning and Progress, Bureau of Ordnance before he was retired in July 1950. He was recalled to active duty as the Navy representative of the weapons development team at the U. S. Embassy in Paris.

RAdm. Kelley served on the principal staff of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

Survivors include his widow Lucile of Broadmoor Apts. #613, 3601 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20008.

NEVEH STEELE SR. ' 2 3

Mr. Nevett Steele Sr. died 8 December in Reisterstown, Md., following a heart attack. Services were held in the Church of the Holy Nativity of Baltimore.

Mr. Steele was born in Newport R. I., and attended the Naval Academy with the class of 1923 and the University of Virginia Law School. During World W a r II, he served in the Naval Reserve and was damage-control officer aboard the U S S IOWA in the Pacific. Released from the reserve in 1945, Mr. Steele received his law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law two vears later. At the time of his death, Mr. Steele was a salesman for a construction company and a lighting firm and was active in Republican politics in Baltimore County.

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RAdm. Thomas R. Griffith Jr., U S N R (Ret.), died 16 November in Binghampton, N. Y.j after a short illness. Services were held in the Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church of Binghampton and in the Ft. Myer Chapel, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

A native of Riverside, Calif., RAdm. Griffith was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1924 and resigned from the service five years later. He joined the Griffith Company, pavement contractors in California, before becoming affiliated with the Agfo Ansco Corp. and remained with that Company and its successor until he retired in 1966 as manager of contract administration.

During World War II, RAdm. Griffith returned to active duty as a Reserve Officer and served meritoriously as damage control officer in USS SOUTH DAKOTA and later in

the BREMERTON. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Navy Unit Citation and Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with nine battle stars.

In 1959 RAdm. Griffith was retired from the Naval Reserve.

He is survived bv his wife Mrs. Jessie B. Griffith of 22 Vincent St., Binghampton, N. Y. 13905: a daughter Valerie of Coronado, Calif.; three sons Thomas I I I of Chico, Calif., Robert of Los Angeles, and Charles of Binghampton and two grandchildren.

PROVIDENCE RICHARD MOUNTS ' 2 6

Mr. Providence R. Mounts died 14 September in Frederick, Okla., following a brief illness. Services were held in the Oklahoma Chapel of the Dalton-McLellan Funeral Home, with interment in the Frederick Cemetery.

Mr. Mounts was a native of Frederick and attended the Naval Academy with the class of 1926. After resigning from the Academy in Nov. 1923, he graduated from the Business School of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mr. Mounts was associated with the First National Bank of Frederick for 44 years and attained the position of vice president. He was also a member of the National Guard.

Survivors include his widow Thelma of 117 North 13th St., Frederick, Ok. 73542; a daughter Mrs. Vince Robinson of Oklahoma City, and two grandsons.

DONALD GRANVILLE DOCKUM ' 3 6

Capt. Donald G. Dockum, USN (Ret.), died 27 November in Pennyann, N. Y., of cardiac arrest. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

A native of Salem, Mass., Capt. Dockum was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1936 and served two years aboard the U S S PENNSYLVANIA. A S executive officer of the ELLET during World War II, he participated in the Battle of Midway, Tokyo raids and various actions in the Solomon Islands before taking command of the Fleet Radar Center at Camp Catlin, Hawaii.

For commanding the YOUNG during operations against Japanese forces in the Southwest Pacific war area where his ship shot down five enemy planes and damaged two others in one raid, he received the Bronze Star Medal with combat "V" and a gold star.

Donald Granville Dockum '36

After the war Capt. Dockum served in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, studied strategy and tactics at the Naval War College at Newport and earned a Master's degree in international relations from Boston University. Postwar sea duty included tours with the Operational Development Force of the Atlantic Fleet with the staff of Commander in Chief, U. S. Atlantic Fleet and

commands

of

the U S S

WILKINSON,

Destroyer Division 342 deployed with the Sixth Fleet and in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, the MARIAS homeported in Barcelona, Spain, and from 1960 to 1962 command of Destroyer Development Group Two. He was ordered to the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations as assistant director, Underseas Warfare Development Division in 1962 and retired in Oct. 1964. He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for work in antisubmarine warfare development by the Secretary of the Navy in 1962.

Capt. Dockum was a consultant to the Ohio State University Research Foundation and in 1965 joined General Dynamics Corp. as a programs manager for antisubmarine warfare.

His survivors include his widow Vera of 6500 Crosswoods Dr., Falls Church, Va. 22044.

PHILIPPE BUNAU-VARILLA FALES ' 5 6

Maj. Philippe B. Fales, USAF, died 16 November in Tav Ninh Province, Vietnam, when his OV-10 reconnaissance plane was shot down by enemy ground fire. He was attached to First Brigade, First Air Cavalry Division. Memorial services were held in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Lake Forest, III., and following cremation, his ashes were dispersed over the mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Maj. Fales, born in Neuilly Sur Seine, France, was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1956 and commissioned into the Air Force. He had duty with the Strategic Air Command in B-47's and with the first Minuteman Missile program in Great Falls, Montana, before earning a Master's degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology. After two years with the 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on Guam which included four months of duty in Udorn, Thailand, Maj. Fales reported to the First Brigade, First Air Cavalry Division as air liaison officer.

Survivors include his widow Judith of 248 Circle Dr., Lake Bluff, II. 60044; a son Eugene Warren Fales; a daughter Ellen M. Fales; his mother Mrs. Helene B. Fales of Carmel, Calif., and a brother Warren Fales of New York City.

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GUY McEACHIN HOUSTON JR. '58

LCdr. Guy M. Houston Jr., U S N , died 10 November as the result of an aircraft accident in the Mediterranean Sea while on flight

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Memorial services were held in the Hillcrest Baptist Church.

A native of New Albany, Miss., LCdr. Houston was graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1958 and was also a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey. In 1965 he was nominated for membership on the Astronauts team. A pilot with Attack Carrier Air Wing Three, LCdr. Houston had been stationed aboard the SARATOGA for four months.

Survivors include his widow Sandra of 2078 Hyde Park Rd., Apt. 18, Jacksonville, Fl. 32210; a son Douglas Scott Houston; two daughters Cynthia Lynn and Lori Ann,

and his mother Mrs. Frances Houston of New Albany.

JOHN RICHARD MARTIN '67

Lt.(jg) John R. Martin, U S N , died 25 November as the result of an aircraft accident at Jacksonville, Fla. He was a pilot with Attack Squadron 172, based at the Naval Air Station, Cecil Field, at the time of the accident.

Lt. (jg) Martin, born in Youngstown, Ohio, was a member of the 35th Company at the Naval Academy and was graduated in June 1967. He had naval air training at Pensacola and in May 1969 joined Attack Squadron 172.

He is survived by his widow Linda and a son Richard Lee Martin of #113 Yorkshire Londontowne Apts., 1591 South Lane Ave., Jacksonville, Fla. 32210, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Martin of 1814 Lovers Lane Terrace, St. Joseph, Mo. 64505.

Fl. 32210; two daughters Kimberly and Tracy, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. McCleery of 163 Sackville Rd., Garden City, N. Y. 11530.

ROBERT CRAIG STEFFEN '68

Lt.(jg) Robert C. Steffen, USN, died 9 December in an automobile accident north of Fruitland Park, Fla. A native of Chicago, 111., Lt. (jg) Steffen was a member of the Sixth Company at the Naval Academy and was graduated in June 1968. He was assigned to the USS THEODORE E . CHANDLER with the Pacific Fleet and was en route to the USS GRIDLEY

when the accident occurred.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Frank of 13262 Alan Way, Garden Grove, Calif.

92640.

ROBERT ALAN McCLEERY '67

Guy McEachin Houston Jr. '58

Lt.(jg) Robert A. McCleery, USN, died 25 November at Jacksonville, Fla., when his aircraft collided with another.

A native of Kingston, Pa., Lt.(jg) McCleery was a member of the 26th Company and on the varsity lacrosse team for three years while at the Naval Academy.

Following graduation from the Academy in June 1967, he reported to Pensacola for naval air training. In Aug. 1969 Lt. (jg) McCleery joined Attack Squadron 172, based at the Naval Air Station, Cecil Field and served as a pilot.

Survivors include his widow Linda of 5928 Firestone Rd., Apt. 209, Jacksonville,

Robert Cralg Steffen '68

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS In the interest of timely chapter reporting, chapter secretaries are requested with as little delay as possible. Copy received after the 15th of the month preparation and may not reach the reader until two months or more later.

development of the Apollo, Apollo Applications and Interplanetary Guidance and NavThe annual recruitment meeting held on igation Systems and Avionic System for 16 Dec. at the Penn Hotel, Towson, was en- future Space Systems. Members and their joyed by members and their ladies and a wives enjoyed the Apollo 11 presentation and number of young men from the area who the excellent film which included many color are prospective candidates for the Naval shots not shown on television.

Academy. The program included a film about On 29 Nov. members gathered for a buffet the Academy, and talks by a Candidate Guidance Officer from the Academy; the and after the Army-Navy game joined for head of the Naval Academy Preparatory dinner and dancing at the Hanscom A F B School, Bainbridge; two Operation Infor- Officers' Club. mation midshipmen, and a representative CORONADO from the Athletic Association.

On 29 Nov. the Coronado chapter and the West Point Society of San Diego with BOSTON wives and guests met at the North Island Mr. Arthur C. Metzger, resident manager, Officers' Club to watch the Army-Navy footNASA at M I T Instrumentation Lab, dis- ball game. With 97 on hand for the occacussed Apollo 11 at the 4 Dec. dinner gath- sion, the tone was subdued with Navy havering at the Officers' Club, Hanscom A F B , ing nothing to cheer about, and Army, the Bedford. As resident manager, Mr. Metzger gracious guests, displaying extraordinary reis responsible for M I T / I L efforts in the straint in their well-deserved celebration.

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Those attending included: Navy, the Taylors '27, Woods '23, Rosanias '44, Fitzhugh Lees '26, Cushmans '39, Floyds '26, Callahans '26, Sullivans '26, Ogles '38, Legros '59, Whitings '26, Huffmans '22, Williams '22, Coles '36, Rankins '37, Bowkers, Mac Affes, CarroUs, Zimanski '38, Kercheval i '38, the Dowdens '25 and the Denhams '29.1 Army, Col. and Mrs. Bartz '25, Col. and Mrs. Davis '40, Col. Dickson '25, Col. and Mrs. Bower '32, Col. and Mrs. Cardell '31, LCol. and Mrs. Dickey '18, LCol. and Mrs. Linton '43, Col. Kirby '19, Col. and Mrs. Lanphiers '14, LCol. Lacy '43, L(>1.

McCTaffery '41, Col. and Mrs. Raymond '24, Col. and Mrs. Stone '23, Col. and Mrs. Mial '39, and Col. and Mrs. Rosenberg '23.1 LOCAL SCOOPS Dave Nash '35 was promoted to assistant vice president and trust officer at the Southern California First National Bank.

SHIPMATE

Savvy Huffman '22 succeeded Martin West '25 as president of the San Diego County Seniors Golf Association.

Chick Hartman '20 was recently honored by the Grant Club of San Diego as Mr. San Diego of 1969. He is the first Academy alumnus to be so honored.

Jack Vellis '68, who came to San Diego for a two-month course in air controlling, was married to Miss Shirley Krouse, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Gale Krouse, USN, of Coronado on 14 Dec. in Honolulu.

HOUSTON Mr. Robert I. Martin, a survivor of the USS HOUSTON, sunk in action in the Sundra Straits in 1942, was a guest at the 7 Oct. meeting at the Texas State Hotel. He was commended for his contribution in the organization and commissioning of the first Xaval Reserve Officers Corps Company at the Smiley High School in the Houston Independent School Districts.

The 2 Dec. luncheon meeting held at the Texas State Hotel was attended by Earl Weaver '35, Cliff Bermann '45, W. R. Glennon '35, Jerry Varni '59, O. Dean, Honorary, Tom McWhorter '41, Hap Goodall '24, Mike Kearns '24. John Kirby Ewing '45, A. D. Blackledge '20, William E. Ford '29, R. H. Bowman '44, Pete Golwas '62 and Jerry A. Lee. NEWPORT Dom Angsar Nelson of the Portsmouth .\bbey gave a most entertaining talk on his experiences as a priest in postwar Sweden at the 28 Oct. meeting held at the Officers' Club, Naval Base, Newport.

Members attending the meeting includf' Capt. R. E. Baker, R. W. Bates "15, Capt.

G. S. Bogart, G. S. Bowdey '07, T. A. Brown '35, M. O. Carlson '16, J. P. Carney â&#x20AC;˘21, C. O. Cook Jr. '31, R. Dees '17, W. M. Foster '30, Capt. T. (jrover, E. B. Henry Jr. '39, F. S. Holmes '18, Cdr. A. W. Holmes, R. King '08, Col. R. A. Mangini USA, J. W. McCoy '39, J. E. McGoff '34, H. H. Mcllhenny '27, J. B. Mutty '40, D. W. Olney '30, L. J. Peck '59, J. W. Rankin â&#x20AC;˘08, F. L. Robbins '23, J. N. Shaffer '35, P. C. Staley '35, S. Umsted '15 and J. H. Wellings '25.

NEW YORK A fine turnout of 80 alumni and their guests enjoyed the wonderful Italian cuisine of Mamma Leone's Restaurant on 18 Nov. and heard Rip Miller give his annual pre-Army game talk. Rip discussed the problems of the current season and the changes that have been, and will be made. The undefeated plehe team that trounced Syracuse 34-6 is very encouraging.

Again we heard the call for all of us to be on the alert for qualified candidates. If your qualified candidate needs help, direct your pleas to Rip Miller at the Naval Academy and he will see to it that the request is properly handled. For immediate answers, call John Evans at PI 6-1563 in Garden City, N. Y. On 16 Dec. a Christmas reception for members, their ladies and guests was held at Fraunces Tavern. BGen. James D. Hittle, USMC ( R e t ) , Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, was guest speaker at the 20 Jan. luncheon held at the New York University Club.

A special luncheon is scheduled for 10 Feb. at the Biltmore Hotel with West Point alumni invited as paying guests. General Yitzhak Rabin, Israeli Ambassador to the U. S. and Chief of Staff Israeli Armed F E B R r - " " ^

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Forces during the 1967 Six Day War, will be guest speaker.

Mr. Hanson Baldwin, President of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, will be the guest speaker at the annual dinner at Roosevelt Hotel on 20 March.

ORLANDO Thirty-four members attended the 13 Nov. meeting held at the Commissioned Oflicers' Mess of the Naval Training Center Orlando. Guest speaker, Capt. Enders P. Huey, Commanding Officer of the Center, discussed the construction program of the Recruit Training Center and showed slides of the many fine buildings already completed.

Those attending the meeting included H. B. Bell '25, R. I. Coleman Jr. '51, T. N. Coppedge Jr. '42, J. I. Cumberland '44, E. K. Dillard '56, G. H. Easton '15, Capt. E. P. Huey, USN '41, Lt. H. Hughes Jr., USN '66, R. G. Jack '35, R. W. Jackson '35, G. L. Kohr '29, J. A. Marks '38, A. R. McCann '17, D. N. Neddo '40, G. E. Nold "22, C. H. Ogilvie '48A; C. W. Petrie '35, E. S. Piper '27, M. W. Powers '15, D. S. Rau '22, H. L. Ray '29, R. H. Rice '27, M. P. Russilo '27, R. F. Sellars '34, Capt.

W. N. Sims, USN '45, H. Smith '30, J. C. Spencer '39, H. G. Trainer '25, R. G Visser '29, R. W. Wallace '36, G. W. Welker Jr. '23, R. D. White '33, J. W. Williams '40, B. B. Wilson '23 and Al Rose, guest.

On 29 Nov., members attended the ArmyNavy game television party held at the Officers' Club.

PHILADELPHIA The 11 Dec. dinner meeting was held at the Philadelphia Navy Base Officers' Club.

Mr. Charles E. Heil of the Atlantic Richfield Co. discussed the October trip through the Northwest Passage made by the big tanker/ice breaker, SS MANHATTAN, to determine the feasibilitv of this method of getting Alaskan oil to refineries. Mr. Heil made the trip and brought back a wealth of information, slides and movies which provided a very interesting program.

Mr. Hanson W. Baldwin, President of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, will be guest speaker at the 16 April meeting.

RICHMOND The Christmas mee''ng held at the Bull and Bear Club on 1 Dec. was attended by the Ted Bennetts '49, G. Brydons '24, J.

Cabanillas '24, D. Chains '60, F. Gambkes '51, J. Gammons '43, R. Hughes '27, J. P. Moncures '20, R. Oakes '59, J. O'Connors '61, the Rev. and Mrs. J. Rivers '49, E. Taylors '44, L. Wickhams '45, Capt. W. C. Wickham '09 and the Lynn (Ihewnings '50.

The enclosed photo shows the group in front of our new banner which was made by the Sherritt Flag Company of Richmond.

Air. Sherritt is the class of 1919.

All alumni are welcome to attend our monthly luncheon meetings which are held on the second Monday of each month. Location can be obtained by calling the local secretary Fred Gambke '51 at 266-3656.

SAN FRANCISCO The chapter held its monthly meeting on 5 Nov. in the Treasure Room of the Fleet .Admiral Nimitz Club. Among the 28 members attending were VAdms. Ruddgck '14 and Dennebrink '17; the oldest aboard was Pat Shelling '07 and the youngest was Koch '57. Tom Reynolds, wearing a huge '45 class reunion badge and bragging of a wonderful trip in the Canadian National Railroad, gloated over us, the unfortunates, who did not get back to Crabtown this year. Rosic Boyd '27, our errant sec'y, was absent on Kaiser company business in Africa. (\\\can't all be that lucky I) The wives, as is customary when we hold stag dinners, had a reserved table in the main dining room, where they had dinner and bingo.

After an excellent dinner, Heinie Armstrong '27 brought the group to attention for a short business meeting. Bill Walker '40, our representative to the joint servicesponsored committee in charge of the annual Christmas season Cadet-Midshipman dinner dance, reported on the arrangements.

Our speaker of the evening was Dr. S. N. Stein, Chief of the Medical Office, N.ASA, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field He showed a new motion picture of tlie .Apollo flight to the moon and gave us a most impressive talk on "Space Technology and Earth Medicine." His talk, accompanied by slide and motion pictures, concerned the new uses to which the Apollo techniques and basic developments are now being used in scientific and medical fields, (The censure of cyclamates is largely attributed to one of the detectors used in that program.)

Drop in on our dinner meetings when in the Bay area. With few exceptions, we meet on the first Wednesday of the month and anticipate a huge gathering with the Peninsula chapter early in May 1970.

Richmond Chapter's Christmas Meeting on 1 December 1969.

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