1948-December Shipmate

DECEMBER 1948

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by Fred Lardner for the country, caFORTUNATELY reer Navy men do not dally in general eleaive politics. So the Navy does not make political enemies. Navy men might engage in inter-government politics, but many people, including real politicians, have stated they would be neglecting their duty if they did not.

Since both Democrats and Republicans are on record for a strong Navy, the results of the election will not affect the Navy as an institution.

If the Republicans had won the election, the situation would be no different than it is now. The most important factor in that situation is the appropriation for the fiscal year beginning 1 July 1949.

The armed services as a whole will probably not get more than $15 billion. Leaders of each service believe that is not sufficient to enable them to prepare properly for possible war. Naturally, the Navy will try to obtain its just share of that | 1 5 billion. Its success will depend to some extent on the members of Congress, on the House and the Senate appropriations committees, named to consider national defense appropriations legislation. There are, in Congress, men who favor the Army, the Navy, or the Air Force, either because they were in a particular service or believe that one merits more attention than the others, from the viewpoint of national defense.

There will be some members of the new Congress, probably very few of them, who may attempt to cut the proposed appropriation. Next year, however, the military appropriation will be presented to Congress in one bill, and it will be more difficult for members of appropriations subcommittees to effect changes favorable to one service and adverse to another.

There is no use speculating, at this time, on the composition of committees dealing with the armed services. The next Congress will have many new faces; there will be numerous changes in the composition of committees. There are some good Navy men in Congress who had no committee connection with the Navy in the 80th Congress. Possibly this general shifting will enable them to get better placed.

There have been reports that President Triunan is displeased with Secretary of Defense James Forrestal. Some commentators say Secretary of Navy John L. Sullivan and Secretary of Army Keimeth C. Royall have also incurred the President's displeasure. It does not seem logical to us that the President would replace such men at this time, though conceivably one or more of them may resign voluntarily. These men have intimate knowledge of their services, as regards preparations for possible war and service unification, that would be hard to replace.

Unification In Legislation Defense Secretary Forrestal has advised the services to agree in advance on aU legislation, as they must agree, at least ostensibly, on their budgetary legislation.

This order is designed to eliminate or curtail differences of opinion expressed before Congressional committees and other controversial statements which may be in the news. Service agreement on legislation is not new. In some cases, it is true, bills of interest to one service were submitted for approval to that service only. In other cases bills were submitted to two or more services when they concerned only one service. In this connection, the Navy lost out on some bills because they were not approved by another service.

The postwar flood of service legislation will continue in the 81st Congress.

Among the major bills will be those on pay; on reorganization of the reserves; on retirement, with particular attention to retirement for physical disability; on service housing.

The $1500 tax exemption for officers will not apply in 1949. Unless Congress authorizes its continuance, the income tax will be based on full pay and longevity.

Personnel

Legislation

Many personnel bills introduced in the last Congress are certain to be introduced again in 1949, either in their original or amended forms. Here is a list of some of these bills. Your correspondent has received inquiries about some of them.

Unification In Legislation — Personnel Legislation — Rear Admiral's Board — NA Grads To Air Force — Deflating the Atom — Selection Boards

and a check of Congressional committees reveals more than a little interest in them. We give the number and the author's name so you can inquire about them, if you want to.

H. R. 6655 (Representative Hendricks, Florida) and S. 2525 (Senator Pepper, Florida): Providing for advancement of one grade on the retired list for certain officers who were decorated and recommended for promotion during World War II but who have not attained the rank to which recommended.

H. R. 6744 (Representative Donohue, Mass.), S. 2380 (Senator Knowland, Cal.), and other bills: Providing benefits for members of the reserve components of the armed forces who suffer disability or death from injuries incurred while engaged in active-duty training.

S. 2670 (Senator SaltonstaU, Mass.): Relating to the receipt of pay, aUowances, travel, or other expenses whUe drawing a pension, disability aUowance, disability compensation, or retired pay.

Passed Senate in June.

S. 2407 (Senator Gurney, S. D.) and H. R. 6072 (Rep. Andrews, New York): Permitting inactive members of the Naval Reserve to hold offices of trust or profit under the United States Government. Recommended by Army, Navy, Air Force.

S. 2174 (Senator Gurney) and H. R. 5393 (Rep. Andrews): Amending the Pay Readjustment Act to increase from $7 to $8 the daily aUowance for officers when traveling on official business and away from posts of duty, and from $5 to $8 for enlisted personnel. Passed by Senate in June.

S. 2810 (Senator Gurney): Preventing retroaaive checkage of payments erroneously made to certain retired officers of the Naval Reserve. Passed Senate in June.

S. 1788 (Senator Gurney): Providing that Naval personnel attending meetings of technical, professional, or scientific organizations may be reimbursed for expenses incurred. Did not pass because Army and Air Force have no similar legislative authority.

H. R. 6694 (Representative Brooks, La.): Providing equalization of flight pay for Navy and Marine Corps officers and former officers who did not receive flight pay equal to that paid to Army

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officers engaged in regular and frequent aerial flights. Approved by Navy Department. Air Force seems somewhat reluctant to approve it.

S. 156 (Senator Holland, Florida): To authorize retired personnel of the armed services to aid in prosecution of claims against the United States. A number of retired service officers, perhaps fifty or more, are now practicing law, but are prevented from representing clients prosecuting claims against the government. Efforts to eliminate this restriction will continue in the next Congress.

Rear Admirals' Board The Navy Department has announced the composition of a board to select line officers for temporary promotion to Rear Admiral. The promotion zone will be established to include the junior officer in the year group of 1921A and aU officers senior to him who were not in the promotion zone for the preceding board which convened last year. Determining the promotion zone for the grade of captain places no restriction on the selection board in making its selections, as it does in the grades below captain, the department said. By law the number of permanent commissioned officers who may be selected from below the promotion zone in the grades below captain

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may not exceed five per cent of the total number the board may select. In selecting for promotion to rear admiral, the board may select officers in the grade of captain from among eligible officers below the promotion zone without restriction. All line captains, except those serving under temporary appointments of limited duration, who will have three years service in grade by 30 June 1949, will be eligible for selection by this board.

NA Grads To Ai/r force Secretary of Defense Forrestal has proposed that as many as seven per cent of the Naval Academy's 1949 class of 785 men be assigned to the Air Force. This is another step, it is generally believed, toward lessening of interservice rivalries.

He also said that the Air Force would gtx. forty per cent of West Point's 1949 class of 576 men.

Secretary Forrestal also suggested that a board be named to study the need for an Air Force academy. Perhaps an Air Force academy football team would test Navy's aerial defenses to the utmost.

Forrestal asked the Secretaries of Army, Navy, and Air Force what they think of this proposal. Continuation of transfers of academy men to the Air Force beyond 1949, he said, depends to

a large extent on how the idea is accepted.

Deflating The Atom Every member of Congress—in fact, every American—should be told the facts of the atomic bomb, as they were presented on Navy Day in San Diego, California, by Rear Admiral WiUiam S. Parsons, Navy Director of Atomic Defense. Admiral Parsons said that while the atomic bomb has increased the striking power of a bombing plane "by a factor greater than a hundred but less than a thousand, it has definitely not made a short, cheap, mechanical victory possible for either the United States or any foreign power."

Admiral Parsons pointed out that Germany suffered blast and fire damage from pre-atomic bombing equivalent to the damage of several hundred atomic bombs, yet by December 1944, when most of this damage had already been done, Germany's production of submarines and aircraft was at a peak.

Gamma radiation, he said, has been overemphasized. It lasts less than ten seconds on the ground, he explained, because it comes from the mushroom, which quickly ascends. Of all the eight atomic bombs fired, the only one which left dangerous amounts of radioactive {Continued on page 19)

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AMERICAN SEA SONGS & CHANTEYS.

Edited by Frank Shay (W. W. Norton, $5.00) Here are the words and music of seventy-six sea chanteys and songs that were sung by sailormen during the days of iron men and wooden ships, songs that are sung today whenever the crew gathers around the squeezebox in the cockpit of cabin. Included are such favorites as "Away Rio," "Bell-Bottom Trousers," "Stormalong," "Shenandoah," "Lowlands," "Whiskey for my Johnny," and many others—boisterous, nostalgic, always good singing.

Deserving of special commendation are the superb color wood blocks by Edward A. Wilson which so appropriately and profusely illuminate tne songs.

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The Navy on Capitol Hill—By Fred Lardner Miscellaneous Cargo—By LeRoy

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Trinity House—London—By W. H. Owens

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Retired Navy Captain Builds Own "Bugeye"—By William

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The United States Naval Academy

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The Navy''s Postwar Shipbuilding and Conversion Program—Statement from V. Adm. E. W.

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USN DIARY O F INDEPENDENCE H A L L .

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H A L L holds the urgency and warm appeal that only a day-to-day diary can provide.

Included in the book are personalized reports of the meeting of the Second Continental Congress; election of Washington as commanding general; birth of the U. S. Navy; adoption of the Declaration of Independence; signing of the Constitution; inauguration of Washington for his second term as President of the United States; and many more small and large episodes that shaped the pattern of our nation.

The authors, both trained historians, have selected material carefully—much of it little known, but replete with historical interest—and present it with verve and full emphasis upon the spectacular, suspenseful story they have to tell. Altogether, a book that will give you new understanding and appreciation of your country's growing-up years.

The scene on our cover for this month is a favorite subject for both professional and amateur photographers.

The Chapel, although impressive in all seasons, is especially so in winter when it is more effectively set off by a blanket of freshly fallen snow. Official U. S. Navy Photograph.

MANAGING EDITOR—C. E. CONEY, '19

Published monthly on the twenty-fifth of the month preceding the date of issue, at fifty cents a copy. Annual subscription, $5.00. Canadian and foreign subscription, S6.00. Published by the Alumni Association of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., D. S Walker, President: H. McCoy Jones, A. Arnold Brand, John H. Falge, Vice-Presidents; C. E. Coney. Executive Director. Printed at Fleet-McGinley, Inc., 109 Market Place, Baltimore ( 2 ) , Maryland. Editorial ofiice, Alumni Flouse, Annapolis, Maryland. Entered as second-class matter June 14, 1943 at the post office at Annapolis, Maryland, under the Act of March 3, 1S79 Copyright. 1948, by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc.

TRINITY HOUSE the most famous names in ONEthe ofhistory of maritime affairs is that of Trinity House. During the past four centuries this ancient Corporation, or Guild of Mariners, has not only played the leading part in the development of safer navigation around the rocky shores of the British Isles, but has contributed much to Britain's seafaring story. The influence of its noble work on behalf of those who sail the seas, which has been carried on without interruption since the Middle Ages, has, indeed, been world wide.

The chief public function of Trinity House is the control and maintenance of aU the lighthouses, light vessels and other aids to navigation round the coasts of England, Wales and the Channel Isles.

It also acts as the chief pilotage authority for British waters. The skilled Trinity House pilots who take ships up the English Channel and through the narrow Straits of Dover into the Thames and the Port of London maintain the proud traditions of centuries.

While the Corporation is essentially a practical body of seamen, ever in the forefront of maritime progress and efficiency, its links with the past are faithfully upheld. Its affairs are directed by a Master, Deputy Master, Wardens and Elder Brethren and, as from the very beginning, it is vitally concerned with the welfare of the mariner. Truly a London institution, it grew up on the banks of the Thames just below the capital.

Present-day headquarters are on historic Tower Hill, clOse to the river and the ancient fortress of the Tower of London. Unfortunately, the fine old eighteenth-century building was destroyed by the Nazi bombs during the late war.

Actually the origin and purpose of Trinity House are lost in antiquity, but it is known that it began as a religious order amongst the sailors of the Thames.

According to more than one authority this Guild of Mariners may have been founded by an Archbishop of Canterbury sometime in the twelfth century and was known as the Brotherhood of the Holy Trinity. Others link the name of King Alfred the Great with its foundation.

Nevertheless, the Guild was certainly well established with land and buildings on the river bank at Deptford Strond (or Strand) by the time that King Henry VIII granted the Brethren their first Charter in the year 1514.

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poration, as set out in the original charter, is: The Master Wardens and Assistants of the Guild, Fraternity or Brotherhood of the Most Glorious and undivided Trinity of St. Clement in the Parish of Deptford Strond in the County of Kent, commonly called "The Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond." It is significant to note that in bygone centuries Deptford was a place of great seafaring renown and one of the chief shipbuilding centres of England. Famous in history as the scene of Queen Elizabeth's state visit to Sir Francis Drake on the "Golden Hind," it was also where Peter the Great of Russia stayed in 1698 to study the art of naval architecture. Trinity House itself had a good deal of the control of the Royal Naval Dockyard in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

During the Middle Ages the Trinity Guild's property at Deptford Strand consisted of almshouses, a hall, and a "college" (or home for aged sea pensioners). Nothing is left of these buildings now, although the mediaeval hall, rebuilt in the eighteenth century, was used as the regular meeting place for the annual Court on Trinity Monday right up to 1852. The nearby parish church of St. Nicholas, long associated with Trinity House and the burial place of many famous seamen and explorers, was reduced to a shell by bombing in 1941.

It was King Henry VIII who put the Corporation in charge of all sea-marks round the coasts and made it an advisory body to the English Navy which, at that time, was being rapidly expanded and organized on a national scale. He also directed that the Brethren should meet together once a year, on Trinity Monday, to elect their Master, Wardens and other officials to govern and oversee the Corporation's business. This ancient Court still meets with full ceremony today.

Trinity House was regarded as a responsible seafaring body of such importance to the security and well-being of the realm that succeeding English sovereigns renewed its charter and confirmed its rights and privileges. When Philip of Spain sent his ill-fated Armada to attack England, the Trinity House Brethren directed the ships that went out from the Thames Estuary to beat off the enemy.

Queen Elizabeth, whose reign was marked by considerable maritime progress, was much impressed by the good

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J!.04nxmn work of her Trinity House mariners.

During her reign the English Parliament passed an Act which began the close association between the Corporation and the erection and management of lighthouses that has continued right up to the present day. This enacted that the Master, Wardens and Assistants of the Trinity House at Deptford Strand might lawfully set up "such and so many Beacons, marks and signs for the sea in such place or places of the sea-shores and uplands near the seacoasts or foreland of the sea . . . whereby the dangers may be avoided and escaped and ships the better come unto their ports without peril."

When King Charles I came to the Throne the powers of the Corporation seem to have been very wide indeed.

Records show that it not only laid buoys and erected lights and beacons around the coasts, supervised shipbuilding, granted certificates to pilots and recommended masters for the Royal Navy, but also had the appointment of vatious English consuls at foreign ports. About the same time the Brethren were also charged with the task of suppressing piracy in British waters.

Only for a period under King Charles II was the Trinity charter surrendered to the Crown. When this extravagant monarch found himself in financial difficulties he seized the right to sell to private individuals permission to build lighthouses and levy toUs on shipping.

A new charter, however, was granted by King James II in 1685, when the Corporation regained all its old powers and privileges and its present title was confirmed. Among other things it granted powers for the compulsory pilotage of foreign ships in the Thames Estuary and River, and the exclusive right to license pilots for those duties. That Charter of 1685, with various additions and slight modifications in more recent times, stiU holds good today.

During the Napoleonic wars. Trinity House performed a valuable service for the Government in defending the Thames. By manning ships of war anchored in the lower reaches of the river they prevented any attempt by the French to attack London from the sea.

More than a century earlier, when the Dutch Fleet under Admiral de Ruyter penetjrated the Medway estuary in 1667, the King had called upon the Corporation to hinder the enemy's approach.

And, again, in 1797 Trinity House was instrumental in bringing the famous Mutiny at the Nore to a prompt conclusion. To do this, all buoys and beacons were removed and all seamarks destroyed in the vicinity of the Nore, making it impossible for the mutineers to navigate their ships.

Tradition and custom is rightly honored in the direction of Trinity House today. There is a Master, Deputy Master, Assistants, Elder Brethren and Younger Brethren, and these titles have come right down from mediaeval times, reflecting the religious character of the original Brotherhood or Guild. The Corporation still retains the forms of the declarations which have to be made by all persons elected to office very much in the same wording as that in which they were drawn up in the reign of Queen Elizabeth.

Secretary to the Admiralty, held the Mastership of Trinity House on two occasions. He was first elected in 1676 and again, under the new charter of King James II, in 1685, and Pepys alone enjoyed the distinction of being at the same time Secretary to the Admiralty and Master of Trinity House.

A very famous Master before Pepys' time was Admiral Sir William Penn, father of Penn of Pennsylvania. He was elected in 1666. Yet another was the great Duke of Wellington who was in office from 1835 until the time of his death in 1852. Since then every Master except one (Viscount Palmerston, the Victorian statesman) has been a royal prince.

As already stated, the main function of Trinity House is the maintenance of coastal lights and other navigational aids in coastal waters. The Corporation controls more than sixty lighthouses and, before the war, some forty lightships around England, Wales and the Channel Islands. In addition, the service covers buoys, unlighted beacons and the re-

moval of wrecks. The lights of Scotland and Ireland, however, have always been controlled by separate authorities, but the dues collected from shipping by all three go into a General Lighthouse Fund which is used solely for this purpose. As the senior body. Trinity House has certain statutory jurisdiction over the Scottish and Irish authorities. The Brethren have power to direct either of them to set up, alter or remove any lighthouse, buoy or beacon along their respective shores.

Although the Parliamentary Act of Queen Elizabeth's reign gave Trinity House control of all lights around England and Wales, later sovereigns continued to grant patents to individuals to erect lighthouses and collect shipping dues for their own private gain.

Many such individuals consequently made large fortunes, while the dues which came to Trinity House were devoted to the relief of destitute mariners and their dependents.

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HE present Master is H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, brother of King George VI. He is far from being merely a ceremonial figurehead, but takes a keen personal interest in the activities of the Corporation.

AU the active Elder Brethren of Trinity are fully-experienced seafarers in the top class. There are also a number of honorar)' Elder Brethren who are appointed as a complimentary gesture, among those at the present time being HJM. the King, the Prime Minister, the First Lord of the Admiralty and Mr. Winston ChurchiU. Mr. Churchill has shown particular pride in the distinctive blue uniform permitted to honorary as weU as active Elders; he was seen wearing it on many important occasions whUe Prime Minister in the war years.

No limit is placed on the number of Younger Brethren of which there are nearly three hundred. In British maritime circles there is a good deal of prestige in being elected a Younger Brother of Trinity, and all of them are practical sailors of the Royal Navy or Merchant Service. When vacancies occur among the Elder Brethren they are filled by election from the Younger.

First Master of Trinity House, appointed by King Henry VIII, was Sir Thomas Spert. He was also master of the "Henry Grace a Dieu" then the principal of the King's ships, and it is interesting to note that since those early days there has been a close connection between Trinity House and the Navy. He was foUowed by a line of English sea captains of repute untU, in due time, it became the custom to confer the honor on more distinguished persons. Samuel Pepys, the famous diarist who was also DECEMBER,

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The famous Eddystone Lighthouse, off Plymouth, England. Built in 1882 by Sir James Douglass, Engineer-in-Chief to Trinity House, the lantern is 140 ft. above the water.

It contains 4,600 tons of granite. Adjoining the present lighthouse is the base of its predecessor, built by John Smeaton a century earlier. The upper tower of the old lighthouse now stands as a memorial to Smeaton on Plymouth Hoe.—Photograph Supplied by "The Tropical" Press Agency, Ltd., London.

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he was going to have one some day and change her around to suit his own ideas.

And that day seemed long in coming, for Captain Laird was caUed out of retirement twice, the last time to take over the big Ford assembly plant in Norfolk The young midshipman was Horace C Laird, and the craft which caught his for the Amphibious Command during eye was an old Chesapeake "Bugeye," World War II. And, when he got that one running "great guns," the Navy loaded with oysters.

Today it is Captain C. Laird, USN- gave him another plant on the West Ret., and he not only owns and sails his Coast to run, too. own "Bugeye," but he built every bit of Built in Back Yard her himself!

Young Laird was fascinated by the But two years ago Captain Laird, again "Bay Buggy," as some watermen call them, and at some point along the line off active duty and firmly setded in Norof his career he made up his mind that folk with his family, began work on his "Bugeye," the Drial (it's Laird speUed backwards.) He had spent eight years in diligent research and knew exactly what he wanted. Also, being an engineer of no mean ability, he knew how to go about it. Then, with plans and materials ready, he set up his rig right in his yard along the waterfront out in WiUowood and hired a carpenter to help him. He cut out every plank and every board of her with a SkiUsaw, and he wired and rigged her himself.

Drial is a "Bugeye," but she isn't like any other "Bugeye" anyone ever saw. Although patterned on the old log canoe lines, she is strictly an individual with refinements suitable for the classiest yacht in any waters.

She is 56 feet long; has a beam of only 11 feet, 10 inches, which makes her much narrower than the craft from which she was designed. Built with a modified Vee bottom, she is of 23V^ tons burden, carries two 250-horse Buda Diesels for auxiliary power. Her workTWELVE N A V Y CARRIER PLANE PILOTS COMPLETE FIRST TRANS-PACIFIC ing sails are measured at 1,480 square FLIGHT . . . feet, but Captain Laird plans to change Pictured above are the twelve Navy pilots who completed the first trans-Pacific flight her racing jib and staysail to one big jib of carrier type aircraft. The pilots, who flew four F8F Bearcat fighters, four F4U of 780 square feet.

Corsairs and four AD2 Skyraiders. made the 2400-mile trip from Moffett Field, California, to Pearl Harbor in eleven hours and fifty-three minutes—including two one-hour The Captain "worked out" her two stops aboard the carriers Princeton and Tarawa. The planes landed at Pearl Harbor well-raked masts, and even made the patOctober 6th at S':30 p.m., after an elapsed flying time of nine hours and forty-three terns and most of the castings for her minutes. Each pilot was presented a flower lei, traditional Hawaiian aloha welcome, gear.

by Mrs. DeWitt C. Ramsey, (back row center) wife of Admiral D. C. Ramsey, USN. Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet. The pilots are, back row, left to right: Lt. Below decks she is a "dream yacht," Cdr. Sam Walls, Lt. Friend C. Van Fleet, Lt. Cdr. R. C. McGrath, Mrs. D. C. Ramsey, complete to the "nth degree." There are Cdi. William F. Bringle, Lt. Cdr. H. McWhorter. and Lt. J. F. Noonan. Front row. ample accommodations for nine persons; left to right: Lt. R. F. Goetter. Lt. M. M. Prichard, Lt. (jg) R. L. Schexnayder. Lt. the galley is all electric (he'll have no Cdr. J. L. McMahan, Lt. M. G. O'Neill, and Lt. Cdr. N. E. McLaughlin,—Official {Continued on page 16) U. S. Navy Photograph.

A long, long time ago—back in 1905, as a matter of fact—a young midshipman at the United States Naval Academy watched a two-man crew handle a 60-foot sailboat with as much ease as the Academy skippers-to-be handled the "dinks" in the Severn.

Thus, 43 years ago, began a dream which had its realization in this year of 1948. For in the back of this midshipman's mind remained the vision of that proud old sailing craft and the ease with which she handled. And, throughout aU these years which have followed, he recalled that vessel whenever the talk veered around—as it always does among Navy men—to sail.

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OflScers Reporting Aboard Recently Lt. Commander Clark Dunn, (SC), USN, and Ensign Kenneth A. Murray, USN, have reported for duty in the Executive Department in Bancroft Hall. Lt. Commander Dunn is a veteran of both World Wars. Ensign Murray is a member of the Class of 1947.

Assigned to the Department of Marine Engineering, recently were Ensigns Chantee Lewis, USN, and Jack M. Stufflebeam, USN. Both officers graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1948-A. Reporting to the Department of Seamanship and Navigation recently were Lt. George W. Klauer, USN, and Ensign Andrew L. Frahler, USN. Lt. Klauer is a graduate of the Naval Academy Class of 1943, while Ensign Frahler graduated from the Naval Academy last June.

Ensign Charles A. Fowler III, USNR, recendy reporred for duty in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He graduated from the Naval Academy last June.

Ofl&cer Personnel Recently Detached Commander Edward W. Hessel has been detached from duty in the Department of Physical Training. He will report for duty as Commander, Carrier Air Group Seven.

Commander William A. Hood, who has been on duty in the Department of Aviation, has been detached and will report for duty as Commanding Officer, Attack Squadron Six B. Lieutenant Comander John A. Gommengenger of the Executive Department has been detached. He has been assigned temporary duty in connection with the fitting out of the USS D E S M O I N E S (CA

134), and duty as Navigating Officer of that vessel when it is placed in commission.

Lieutenant Commander William R. McDowell, Jr., has been detached from duty in the Department of Aviation. He wiU report to the Commanding Officer, Air Transport Squadron Three, for duty.

Lieutenant C o m m a n d e r Carl C. Schmuck, Jr., has been detached from duty in the Department of Aviation. He wiU report to the Commanding Officer, Air Transport Squadron Three, for duty.

Lieutenant John A. Sheets, Medical Service Corps, has been detached from duty in the Medical Department. He has been assigned duty as Administrative AsDECEMBER,

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Rear Adiniral 1 T tr 11 T TTCTVT J a m e s L. H o l l o w a y , Jr., U S N , Superintendent sistant to the District Medical Officer, Twelfth Naval District.

Ensign John A. Fletcher of the Department of Electrical Engineering has been detached, and will report for duty as an Instructor at the Naval School (Academy and College Preparatory), Bainbridge, Md. Ensign Warren H. Ortland, (SC), USN, has been detached from the Naval Academy Supply Department and has been ordered to report for duty aboard the Destroyer Tender USS DIXIE. Captain John R. Perry, Civil Engineer Corps, USN, has been detached from duty as Public Works Officer and will report for duty as Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks for Operations, Navy Department, Washington, D.C. Lieutenant Commander Robert N. Miller, USN, has been detached from duty in the Department of Aviation at the Naval Academy. His new assignment is as Commanding Officer, Attack Squadron, Three B, Norfolk, Virginia.

Lieutenant Commander Thomas R. Perry, Jr., USN, has been detached from duty in the Department of Aviation also, and will report for duty with Anti-Submarine Development Squadron One. Lieutenant Walter C. Blattmann, USN, who has been on duty in the Department of Seamanship and Navigation, has been detached. His new duty station will be Attack Squadron One L, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Lieutenant Charles V. Gardiner, USN, has been detached from duty in the Supply Department. He will report for duty under instruction at the U. S. Naval Supply Corps School, Naval Supply Depot, Bayonne, New Jersey.

Reporting to the Naval Air Training Base, Pensacola, Florida, for Flight Training were Ensigns Frederic G. Bouwman, USN, and Max K. Morris, USN, both of whom were formerly assigned to the Naval Academy Depart-

ment of Seamanship and Navigation and Eosign Robctt E. CowcU, USN, who was ^^^^^^^^ draining Aids Office^ Who's Here At the Naval Academy This Month This was another big month for the "Who's Here At The Naval Academy" weekly broadcast which is conducted by Mrs. Oretha Swartz wife of Ray Swartz, Wrestling Coach at the Academy.

Lieutenant Colonel John W. Antonelli was the first to appear this month.

During the program held on the 12 th of October, Colonel Antonelli discussed the objectives and operation of the new academic course in Leadership for second class midshipmen at the Naval Academy.

Next to appear was Lt. Commander Vining A. Sherman, USN, naval Academy Sailing Officer, who was the guest of honor on the 19 October broadcast.

Sailing at the Naval Academy not only as a competitive sport but also as a developer of character and future officers was the topic of his interview.

Guest of honor on the program held on the 26th of October was Captain Henry H. Caldwell, USN, who is on duty in the Department of Mathematics. Captain Caldwell told his audience about his experiences with the Byrd Antarctic Expedition during 1946-47.

The Director of the newly formed Midshipmen Marching Band was the guest of honor on the 2 November broadcast. Discussion was centered around the organization and future plans of this newly organized Midshipmen Band which made its debut during the Missouri-Navy football game in Baltimore on 16 October.

Bill Cahill, Journalist third class, USN, who is assigned to the Naval Academy Public Information Office, told the "Who's Here At The Naval Academy" listeners about the newly formed Navy Journalist Corps on the 9 November broadcast.

Each broadcast was accompanied by musical numbers which were conducted by the Naval Academy Band under the baton of Lt. Alexander Cecil Morris.

distinguished guests were Captain Herman A. Spanagel, USN, Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School and Dean Ford L. Wilkinson, Jr., of the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School and Dean W. C. Bauer of Northwestern University.

Naval Academy Superintendent Visits England

On Friday, 29 October, the members of the Board of the Naval Academy Alumni Association were guests of the Brigade of Midshipmen at luncheon in the Mess Hall. The Board members were invited to sit with any Midshipman of their choice and were scattered at tables through the Brigade.

Later in the afternoon, the Board visited several of the Academic Departments and made a tour of the grounds.

Immediately following this tour, the Superintendent and Mrs. Holloway entertained the members of the Board and their ladies at an informal reception in the Superintendent's House.

The above photograph shows the members of the Board and officers from the Academy Staff assembled on the steps of Bancroft Hall from which they witnessed the "march past" of the Brigade.

A Sigma XI Club Installed At the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School On Wednesday, 20 October, a club of the Sigma XI, Honorary Scientific Society, was formally installed at the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School, Annapolis, Md., in a ceremony held at the North Severn Officer's Club of the U. S. Naval Academy. The Society of the Sigma XI was founded at Cornell University in 1886 by a group of students and faculty members of the engineering school. At present, there are about one hundred chapters and forty clubs established in the leading universities and technical institutions in the United States and Canada.

The Sigma XI fraternity is a nonsecret honor society in the field of science and technology. It has the same signifi10

cance of scholarly merit as that of the Phi Beta Kappa among classical students.

The object of the society is to encourage original investigation, pure and applied, by holding meetings for discussion of scientific subjects, by promoting better relations among investigators, by granting membership to individuals who have achieved noteworthy accomplishments or have shown special promise, and by publication of pertinent scientific matter.

The installation was conducted by Dr. Donald B. Prentice, formerly president of Rose Polytechnic Institute. The speaker of the evening was Dr. Alexander G. Christie of Johns Hopkins who addressed the members on the subject, "This Changing World." Dr. C. V. O. Terwilliger, the new president of the club, was master of ceremonies. Among the

The Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., and Mrs. Holloway departed for England 4 November, on a visit to the British Isles as the official guests of the British Admiralty for approximately two weeks.

The itinerary included visits to the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth and the Royal Naval Engineering College, Manadon, as well as the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

Admiral Holloway also made official calls upon our own Commander-inChief, U. S. Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, Admiral Richard L. Conolly, as well as the Lords of the Admiralty.

The Superintendent was the bearer of a special letter of greeting from Admiral Denfeld, Chief of Naval Operations, as President of the U. S. Naval Institute, to His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, K. G., the President, Royal United Service Institution.

During his stay in England, Admiral Holloway also visited Oxford University at which there is a group of Naval Rhodes Scholars, particularly sponsored by the Naval Academy, smdying.

Throughout, immediately preceding, and following World War II, the educational programs of the two Naval Services have developed many problems and viewpoints in common, and the Superintendent's visit to the British naval educational establishments is a significant continuation of the valuable interchange of viewpoints.

Naval Academy Graduate Sustains T o p Scholastic Average at M.I.T. Word has been received from the school authorities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that Marine First Lieutenant Donald H. Brooks, who graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1945, has maintained a perfect scholastic record of 5.00 through three semesters of graduate work at the U. S. Naval School of Electronics Engineering there.

Included in this twenty-month graduate course, which will be completed in February 1949, are the study of radio, radar, sonar, atomic structure and nuclear physics. According to the report received, Lt. Brook's closest competitors for top scholastic honors were two Naval Officers with grades of 4.82 and 4.78.

Lt. Brooks, who ranked tenth in his

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class upon graduation from the U. S. Naval Academy in June 1944, claims California as his home state. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Academy.

Uruguayan Naval Cadets Visit Naval Academy Visiting the Naval Academy 1 November were a group of seven officers and fort}' naval cadets from the Uruguayan Naval School in Montevideo, Uruguay. Officer-in-charge of the group was Captain M. Alvarez of the Uruguayan Navy. Accompanying the party also was the Uruguayan Naval Attache, Captain Juan Carlos Deambrosio.

The visitors arrived shortly after ten ajn. at Number Three Gate (Maryland Avenue) where they were met by the Executive Officer of the Naval Academy Department of English, History and Government Commander James H. Howard. USN; and Lieutenant Commanders Robert L. Scott, USN, and John M. Gore, (SC), USN, of the same academic department. During the morning they conducted the group informally through the Museum and the Chapel as weU as the Library and the Departments of Marine Engineering, Ordnance and Gunner)' and Seamanship and Navigation.

Shortly before noon, the group arrived at Bancroft HaU where they observed the Brigade Noon Meal Formation. At the Brigade luncheon individual midshipmen escorts were assigned to each Uruguayan. Naval Officers and Cadets departed from the Naval Academy at two-thirty p.m.

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Battle Plaque of USS New Jersey ent of the Academy, Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., who turned it over to Presented to Naval Academy the custody of Capt. Harry A. Baldridge, On Sunday, October 17 th at eleven Director of the Museum. The plaque forty-five in the morning the battle will be on display in the Museum until plaque of the battleship N E W JERSEY such time as the ship is put back in was presented to the United States Naval commission.

Mr. Hendrickson, who is a Trustee of Academy by State Treasurer Robert C. Hendrickson of New Jersey in the name the State Society of the Battleship N E W of Governor Driscoll in formal cere- JERSEY, was accompanied by Mrs. Henmonies which took place on the steps drickson; Honorable Charles Edison, of the Naval Academy Museum. The former Governor of New Jersey, former plaque was accepted by the Superintend- Secretary of the Navy, and Honorable President of the State Society; Colonel George H. Walton of Haddonfield, N. J. and Commander John A. Peterson of Trenton, of the Governor's Military Staff; Gill Robb WUson, of Trenton, State Society President; Mrs. A. M. Maddox of Trenton, State Society Trustee; and Colonel John P. Read of Trenton, Department of Defense, New Jersey National Guard. The party witnessed the "march past" of the Midshipmen and attended Chapel Service with the Superintendent, preceding the ceremonies at the Museum. Present from the Naval Academy were Admiral and Mrs. Holloway; Captain and Mrs. Baldridge; Captain and Mrs. Jesse R. Wallace; Captain and Mrs. Robert H. Rice; Lt. Marie B. KeUeher and Mr. Hendrickson's son, Robert C. Hendrickson, Jr., Class of 1949 at the Academy.

At the ceremonies Admiral Holloway also acknowledged the loan to the Naval Academy of an engraved steel portrait of Captain James Lawrence, Naval hero famed for his words "Don't Give up the Ship," which will remain here until the N E W JERSEY is recommissioned.

TTrneuavan Naval Cadets look out over Farragut Field to Chesapeake Bay from Balcony The house in which Captain Lawrence {Continued on page 19) ^ ' of Bancroft HalL Official U. S. Navy Photograph.

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Navy to Increase Fast Carrier Forces' Range and Striking Power Under New Ship Program

Concurrent with the construction of this big carrier, the Navy will strengthen the flight decks and increase the catapult and elevator capacity of two 27,000-ton

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carriers, the USS ESSEX ( C V - 9 ) and the

HE Navy's postwar shipbuilding and conversion program is directed towards providing certain advanced prototypes in the minimum numbers necessary for service evaluation.

Wherever possible, the need for new types has been filled by converting existing ships. In certain cases where the design characteristics could not be economicaUy attained by conversion, it has been necessary to undertake the construction of new ships.

In general, the prototypes developed by the Navy wiU incorporate improvements based upon the experience gained during the war. They will, at the same time, include many technological advances perfected since the war.

The development of prototype designs has proceeded in four major fields. It has been our objective, by construction or conversion, ro provide: first, aircraft carriers capable of handling the fast, heavy, long-range naval planes developed and under development since the war; second, high-speed, deep-submergence submarines; third, antisubmarine vessels to combat these submarines; and, fourth, ships equipped for polar and picket service.

To accommodate the increased size and power of modern naval aircraft, the Navy will construct a 65,000-ton, flushdeck aircraft carrier, and convert two ESSEX Class carriers.

Designated CVA-58, but as yet unnamed, the 65,000-ton carrier will have an overall length of 1,090 feet. Her waterline beam will be 130 feet, and her maximum fixed width will be 190 feet.

With her elevators and other temporary structures in place, she will have a width of 255 feet. Her long, armored flight deck, free of any island structure to limit the wingspread of the planes she will carry, will be capable of handling planes up to 100,000 pounds.

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USS W A S P ( C V - 1 8 ) . This conversion, ultimately planned for all of the ESSEX Class carriers, will greatly extend the range and striking power of our fast carrier task forces.

Most of the remaining ships in the Navy's postwar shipbuilding and conversion program are designed to provide prototypes for the sub or anti-sub phase of undersea warfare. Our strategic position is unique in that we must pursue with equal vigor the perfection of tactics, weapons, and devices utilized in both phases of undersea warfare. In the event of emergency, we must be prepared to launch a submarine offensive and, at the same time, repel any submarine offensive directed towards our life lines.

The offensive aspect of submarine warfare involves the construction of six submarines and the conversion of four others for specialized service. The six new boats, though comparable in size to the fleet type submarines which served so weU during the war, will be streamlined and capable of much higher submerged speeds than any of our present subs. For specialized service, we are converting two submarines to submarine transports, one to a cargo submarine, and one to a submarine oiler.

To combat the increased offensive power of the modern submarine, the Navy is constructing nine ships and converting 20 others.

The construction program includes two antisubmarine cruisers, four destroyers, and three antisubmarine submarines.

As their name implies, the two antisul?marine cruisers will be large ships fitted with the latest weapons and devices for locating, tracking, and killing the highspeed submarine. The four destroyers, larger than their wartime 2,400-ton predecessors, will have a dual function.

Essentially antisubmarine vessels, they

will also have the speed, endurance, and seakeeping qualities which wiU permit them to serve with the fast carrier task forces. The three antisubmarine submarines will be smaller than any subs built in recent years, but fully equipped to do battle with other submarines on or beneath the surface.

The 20-ship antisubmarine conversion program includes two light carriers, twelve 2,100-ton FLETCHER Class destroyers, and six 2,200-ton A L L E N M .

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Class destroyers. The rwo light

carriers, the USS CABOT ( C V L - 2 8 ) and

the USS BATAAN ( C V L - 2 9 ) wiU, because of their greater size and speed, be able to wage more efficient warfare against the modern submarine than the slower, smaller escort carriers which broke the U-boat offensive in World War II. Similarly, by converting the twelve 2,100-'ton destroyers to destroyer escorts and the six 2,200-ton destroyers to hunter-killer destroyers, we will be able to utilize the speed and seakeeping qualities of these larger ships for the functions performed during 'World War II by destroyer escorts and frigates. In antisub warfare, the emphasis of necessity must be on high-speed escort vessels lest the quarry outrun the pursuer.

The remaining seven ships in the Navy's postwar conversion program wiU emphasize changes necessary for polar or picket service. Two destroyer escorts and two submarines will be speciaUy fitted for off-shore aircraft detection.

One cargo ship and two Landing Ships, Dock (LSD's) will be converted for service in polar waters.

In allocating this new ship construction and conversion work, the Navy gave careful consideration to a problem directly affecting our national security.

During the war, private shipbuilding plants built about 63 per cent of the combatant ship tonnage, as well as virtually all of the auxiliaries and landing craft. Since the war, there has not been a sufficient backlog of work in the private {Continued on page 18)

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REOPENING OF PROGRAM TRANSFERRING WOMEN OFFICERS TO REGULAR NAVY

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HE Navy Department has reopened the transfer program for women officers in order to fiU a limited number of vacancies for commissioned and warrant officers in the regular Navy. Both Naval Reserve officers and former Women's Reserve Officers, who meet the qualifications, are eligible to apply.

Qualified applicants who were not selected under the recently completed transfer program, as weU as those officers and former officers who are now qualified, may apply.

One change has been made in the physical requirements for transfer to the regular Navy. By this change the minimum acceptable visual acuity standards have been lowered from 8/20, correctable to 20/20, to 4/20, correaable to 20/20.

Applicants must also meet educational and age requirements. Those desiring appointments in a commissioned officer grade must have completed a minimum of 60 semester credit units in an accredited coUege or university, whUe those applying for appointments in commissioned warrant or warrant grades must have graduated from high school.

Applicants who do not meet the above educational standards may apply, but they wiU be required to take a test to demonstrate that they possess the mental capacity and educational background equivalent to the minimum educational standards.

The grade for which a woman officer applicant may be considered is the highest temporary unrestricted or permanent grade held as of 1 January 1947. Officers on inactive duty may be considered for the highest temporary unrestricted grade they would have attained by 1 January 1947, had they remained on active duty.

For those officers who have resigned, the grade is the highest temporary unrestricted grade held on the effective date of resignation, if such date was prior to 1 January 1947.

As of 1 January 1947, the applicants must not have attained the age of 30 years for ensigns, 35 years for lieutenants (junior grade), 40 years for lieuDECEMBER,

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Rear Adiniral Thomas L. Sprague, USN Chief of

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tenants, and 45 years for lieutenant commanders.

Applications for transfer to the regular Navy must be received in the Bureau of Naval Personnel not later than 31 January 1949.

NAVAL RESERVE ORGANIZED UNITS COMPETITION. Before the war the Naval Reserve Inspection Board inspected each Fleet Battalion and Division of the Naval Reserve. Today, with more than 700 Organized Surface and Submarine Divisions, not including special units, it is impossible for any one board to inspect each unit of the Naval Reserve.

The Naval Reserve Inspection Reviewing Board was established in June 1948 to review inspections made by Naval District Boards. In that same month each Naval District Commandant was requested to nominate the best surface and the best submarine division in his district for fiscal year 1948. These divisions were inspected by the Board with the task being completed in October after the Board had traveled more than 20,000 mUes. The divisions in the I4th Naval District in the Hawaiian Islands were inspected by local boards appointed by the Commandant in view of time and expense in travel involved.

The inspected units were graded on Personnel, Administration, and Training, with the last being the most stressed.

According to the senior member of the Reviewing Board, Capt. J. H. Shultz, USN, training is the heart of the Naval Reserve program.

The winning units selected by the Reviewing Board were Division 1-13, Fall River, Mass., in the Surface competition, and Division 3-23, Brooklyn, N. Y., in the Submarine competition.

Placing the Fall River unit at the top was their outstanding showing in the Personnel inspection, which included appearance, a comparison of the classification of personnel with prescribed allowances, and the percentage of their

quota procured. The Fall River Division presented a smart appearance with every officer and man in proper uniform, according to the report of the Reviewing Board. Another factor in FaU River's success was the high attendance both at inspections and at drills.

In the Submarine competition, the Brooklyn unit placed first in both the Training and the Administration inspections. Training was graded both on instructions to the personnel and the teachers doing the instructing, while administration dealt with the necessary tools for running a division, including service records, health records, and correspondence.

The Brooklyn Submarine Brigade, of which the winning Submarine Division 3-23 is a part, was commended by the Board's report for having obtained six doctors and two dentists in its organization to help fiU a shortage in the Naval Reserve.

This year the RONS-NROA (Reserve Officers of the Naval Services-Naval Reserve Officers Association) is sponsoring trophies to be awarded the two winning divisions. In the near future the Chief of Naval Personnel, Rear Admiral Thomas L. Sprague, USN, and the President of RONS, Commander John Bracken, USNR, wiU present these trophies with appropriate ceremonies.

The winning divisions will retain the awards until next year when they wiU be awarded to the winners for fiscal 1949.

Plaques for permanent retention also will be awarded the winning units.

E X A M I N A T I O N S FOR ADVANCEMENT TO CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (ACTING) GRADE. More than 15,000 Naval personnel have been recommended for the first post-war Navy-wide competitive examination for advancement in aU general service rates to the Chief Petty Officer (acting) grade. The examinations, the first under the new rating structure, will be conducted 1 December 1948 throughout the Navy and will be for advancement in all 62 general service ratings.

There will be two parts to the examinations, the first covering military requirements pertaining to all ratings, with part two being on the professional sub13

jects pertaining to the specific rating involved.

Personnel who meet the requirements for competition are those who are in all respects eligible for advancement as of 1 December 1948 and those who may normaUy be expected to become eligible by 1 June 1949. Briefly, the requirements are three years in a first class petty officer rating, plus meeting the proficiency in rating and conduct mark standards.

Qualified candidates will be placed on the eligibUity list, compiled and maintained by the Bureau of Naval Personnel, in the order of the final multiple scores attained. Promotions wiU be made according to existing vacancies in the rates and considering the estimated attrition in the forthcoming year.

Appointments to Chief Petty Officer (permanent) are issued by the Bureau of Naval Personnel to Chief Petty Officers and to Chief Stewards who have completed one year sea duty in the grade of Chief Petty Officer (acting) and are otherwise qualified and recommended by their commanding officers. * * * * PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS FOR PROMOTION OF OFFICERS. The Navy Department has announced that it is planned in the near future to convene selection boards for officers on the active list for promotion to the several grades above lieutenant (junior grade) in the line and in each staff corps of the Navy.

The convening dates of the boards are:

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The Nurse Corps and Medical Service Corps are included under Medical.

Selection in aU grades may be made from among aU eligible officers, but from the grade of commander and below only five per cent of the permanent officers selected may be junior to the promotion zone.

According to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, predictions cannot be made at this time as to the precise extent of the promotion zones. However, in order to furnish early information as to the extent of the promotion zones to assist eligible officers in preparing for promotion examinations, it is believed that the promotion zones may include some or all of the Naval Academy classes and officers running with Naval Academy classes as foUows: for captain, class of 1930; for commander, class of 1939; for lieutenant commander, class of 1945; and for lieutenant, those lieutenants (jg) with date of rank earlier than 1 January 1946.

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announced prior to convening the respective boards.

Reserve Officers on continuous active duty who are paid under the appropriation "Pay and Subsistence of Naval Personnel" and USN (T) officers are on the lineal list and will be eligible for selection for temporary promotion in accordance with the above schedule.

It is anticipated that selected officers will be examined for promotion as early as practicable after approval of the reports of the selection boards. Selected Regular Commissioned Officers only will be required to take written professional examinations.

The Navy Department has also announced that it is planned on 7 December 1948 to give examinations to certain designated Line Ensigns as part of their qualffications for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant (junior grade).

The objective type examination for line officers will be given throughout the service on that date and will mark the first time since the cessation of hostilities that written promotional examinations have been given.

The list of eligible Ensigns of the regular Navy for promotion to Lieutenant (junior grade), was published by the Navy Department on 30 JiUy 1948 and includes officers from the Line, Supply Corps, Medical Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and Civil Engineering Corps, who wiU have completed the required service in grade between 1 January 1949 and 1 April 1949.

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being examined on record, or he may be required to take the professional examination if the Naval Examining Board should determine that his record is inconclusive.

Plans for the promotion of Reserve Officers on active duty who are paid from appropriations "Naval Reserve" are in process of preparation. Schedules of promotion for these officers wiU be announced when such plans are completed.

It is expected that selection boards for this purpose wiU be convened about April 1949, following completion of the above schedule of selection boards. # * * * SUBMARINE TRAINING. A list of officers selected and ordered to the Submarine Class convening 3 January 1949 at the Submarine Base, New London, Conn., has been released by the Bureau of Naval Personnel. It has also been announced that applications are now being accepted for the submarine class convening during the first week of July 1949.

Of some five hundred officers applying for the January class, sixty were selected.

The July 1949 class at the New London Submarine School will be six months in length. Applications are desired from officers not over 28 years of age in grades of lieutenant (jg) and ensign whose date of rank as ensign is prior to 1 Jidy 1948.

Applications should reach rhe Bureau not later than 15 February 1949 with dispatches being used if application by

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Prior to taking the written examinations, the Ensigns must pass a physical examination.

Those officers who pass both the physical and professional examinations will be appointed to the grade of Lieutenant (jg) as soon as practicable after the date they complete three years' service in the grade of Ensign.

All Line Ensigns who become eligible for promotion between 1 April 1949 and 31 December 1949 will be examined in May 1949 on specific dates to be announced.

Officers who reverted to the rank of commander as of 1 December 1947 and 31 December 1947 because of limitations on the authorized number of captains contained in the Officer Personnel Act of 1947, will, if selected for promotion by the forthcoming boards, be exempted from the written professional examinations and will be examined on record.

The officer may take the professional examination, however, if he objects to

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letter cannot reach the Bureau in time.

All requests will be acknowledged.

Officers will nor be ordered to the Submarine School until they have completed at least one year commissioned service as of 1 July 1949. They are selected upon the quality of their official records and educational background. It is most desirable that officers have an educational background in engineering or an exceUent background in mathematics and physics.

All officers applying for submarine training should be qualified to stand OOD watches under way. They must also sign agreements not to resign during the course and to serve one year in the Naval Service foUowing successful completion of the training. * * * * 18-YEAR-OLD ENLISTEES. In accordance with the Selective Service Act of 1948 and to provide the Naval Reserve with a constant flow of recently {Continued on page 17)

mm H mum R . A d m . A l b e r t G. N o b l e , U S N ALL U. S. Naval firepower, from the xJL caliber .50 machine gun, firing at the rate of more than 1,000 rounds per minute, to the l6-inch gun, hurling 2,700-pound projectiles at velocities of 2,800 feet per second and ranges of 20 to 25 miles, to barrage and aircraft rockets which laid down such lethal fire during the war, depends upon one source for its propulsive power — smokeless powder.

What is the history of this remarkably versatile ingredient which has made modern firepower and weapons possible.'

The term, smokeless powder, when considered from the exact meaning of the words, is a paradoxical misnomer; for the substance is not entirely smokeless and is not a powder. It is smokeless only by comparison with black powder which gives off dense white smoke when fired as compared to a thin semi-transparent smoke from smokeless powder.

It is used in the form of smaU flakes, strips, peUets, single and multi-perforated cylinders, and other varying geometrical shapes. Grain sizes may vary from lengths and diameters of the order of .05-inch for the caliber .30 machine gun to 60-inch lengths and 5-inch diameters for rockets.

BasicaUy, smokeless powder consists of nitrocelliUose which has been nitrated to various degrees. Cotton is a very pure form of ceUulose used for this nitration; ceUulose derived from wood is also used in great quantities. NitroceUulose is colloided or turned into a hard horn-like substance by the action of solvents such as acetone or ethyl alcohol-ether and subsequent drying. The exact composition of smokeless powder has been varied from time to time, depending on the purpose and requirements, by the addition of various ingredients such as nitroglycerine and other compounds. These compounds are added to improve the power of the propellant, or to make it safer to use or store, or to give it improved physical strength.

The birth of smokeless powder may be traced to the year 1838 when Pelourze observed the action of nitric acid on ordinary cotton. This was the first known synthesis of guncotton, or nitrocellulose, the building block of smokeless powder.

It took about 50 years from the time of the first discovery of guncotton to ascertain that such a colloid possessed the remarkable property of burning progressively under pressure.

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realized the importance of nitrocellulose as an explosive, potentially better than black powder. He developed the guncotton to such a point that he endeavored to sell the product to various governments.

Britain and France began experimenting with guncotton or nitrocellulose in 1846; but after several disastrous explosions during its manufacture, due to lack of knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of this substance, they gave up the idea and did no more work with it for 16 years. Work was also initiated in Austria on methods of using nitrocellulose as a propeUant in guns, but again the early attempts were fraught with disaster. Factories were destroyed and guns were damaged. Thus, the evolution of nitrocellulose into smokeless powder was extremely questionable in those early days.

However, the manifest advantages of nitroceUulose for the development of more powerful propellants and the need for such a material was so great that in 1865, Sir Frederick Abel of the British War Department undertook research on nitrocellulose. As a result of his work, the manufacture and purification of ni-

trocellulose was put on a relatively safe and feasible basis which made possible further steps in the development of smokeless powder. The methods of purification which he developed are essentially those still in use today.

Even after the development of methods of successful manufacture and stabilization of guncotton, attempts to use nitrocellulose or guncotton in guns were doomed to failure. The guncotton was too quick and violent in its action and did not have a strong and satisfactory physical structure. Guncotton was unsatisfactory because in its original state it is very much like cotton, consisting of fine porous fibres with little mechanical coherence. This structure caused the explosion or flames to travel through the guncotton with great, uncontrolled rapidity, giving rise to sudden and high pressures. Tliis makes it extremely dangerous to use in guns and, as a consequence, guncotton was used only for blasting purposes.

The problem of changing the physical structure of guncotton and getting controlled burning was early appreciated.

Experiments were made with many different substances and compounds, but the first powders to achieve any notable success were the Schulze and C.C. powders, developed about 1880. They won {Continued on page 18)

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the way out another of exact size and shape could be made at once to replace (Continued from page 7) it. mercantile interests in England's forSmeaton's lighthouse was an outstandeign trade from the late eighteenth cen- ing success. It stood for over a century tury onwards, there was wide discontent until, owing to the rock becoming unwith a state of affairs that allowed pri- dermined, it was replaced by the present vate lighthouse owners to impose heavy tower built on an adjoining rock in 1882 burdens upon shipping. From time to by Sir James Douglass, then the engitime the Government of the day set up neer-in-chief to Trinity House. The commissions of inquiry. Nevertheless, lower part of the old lighthouse stands it was not untU 1836 that an Act of to this day on the original Eddystone; Parliament gave Trinity House com- the upper tower was dismantled and repulsory powers to buy out all the private erected on the famous Hoe above Plyowners in England and Wales and main- mouth Harbor as a fitting memorial to tain the lights themselves. its builder.

While a description of the many inBy far the greatest number of light teresting and powerful lighthouses of vessels around Britain's seas have been Britain and their evolution from the controlled by Trinity House ever since early days of coal-fires cannot be at- the first was established at the Nore— • tempted here, it is perhaps worth brief- at the approach to the Thames Estuary— ly recounting the story of the Eddystone in 1732. The equally famous Goodwin light—one of the most famous in the Lightship was set up to mark the treachworld. erous shoals in the Dover Straits in 1783.

There have been four lighthouses in Just prior to the late war the Corporasuccession on this very dangerous rock tion maintained some forty-five lightwhich lies in the English Channel thir- ships, but the number has perforce been teen miles off Plymouth, and Trinity somewhat reduced temporarily on acHouse has had the responsibility of them count of wartime losses and the disposal aU. The first was built of timber in the of vessels no longer serviceable for duty. year 1698 by a man named Winstanley, Many replacements are now in course of but it lasted only five years. Completely construction. All of them will be wrecked in a violent storm on Novem- equipped with powerful electric lights ber 26th, 1703, it carried away Win- and diaphone fog signals, while several stanley and his assistants who were in will also carry radio beacons. the lighthouse at the time.

Besides the lighthouses and lightThe second Eddystone Lighthouse, ships, Trinity House has under its charge part wood and part iron, stood for fortysix hundred buoy stations, nearly oneseven years until, one night in Decemthird of which are equipped with lights. ber, 1755, flames bursting from the The first seamarks of this kind were laid lantern set fire to the upper part of the down by the Corporation as long ago as tower. This lighthouse burned continu1684, though lighted buoys did not apously for five days and nights. A famous pear until the latter part of the ninestory of heroism is told of one of the teenth century. These were laid in the keepers—a vetferan of 9A years—who Thames Estuary. ^ i d .Jiis best to put out the fire by throwThe traditions of the Trinity pUotage •^ing buckets of water upwards. While doing, io, the leaden roof melted and are famous indeed, and have been mainmolten lead ran down over his body, tained throughout the centuries. Nothburning him badly; his mouth being ing in the seafaring world is more exopen, some even ran down his throat. acting than a Trinity Pilot's examinaNext day the injured keeper and his tion and those who hold certificates are mate were rescued by ropes thrown to justly proud of their calling. The active the rock from a'boat which carried them Elder Brethren do not themselves pilot back through the raging seas to. Ply- ships. But they exercise their ancient mouth. But despite the lead in his privilege of attending in person on the ' stomach, the old man lived on for twelve King whenever he goes to sea on such ceremonial occasions as a naval review. days after landing.

Nearly a thousand tons of West of At such times the Trinity yacht. Which England granite went to the making of is normally used for the routine work the third lighthouse, the much renowned of inspecting lightships and buoys, leads tower of John Smeaton. He wisely de- the Royal Yacht with the sovereign on cided to use stone for the whole work. board through the line of ships of the But owing to the great difficulties of Fleet. laboring on the exposed rock, each block Another time-honored duty perwas accurately cut and dovetailed in a formed by the Corporation is to act as workshop on the mainland, leaving as nautical assessors in the High Court of little work as possible to be done on the Justice in London whenever marine rock itself. Each stone was numbered cases come up for trial. The Elder Brethand a model made of it in wood, so that ren sit with the judges of the Admiralty if any one should be lost overboard on Division to advise them on technical

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matters, and while so engaged they are referred to as the Trinity Masters.

It is fitting that such an ancient and honorable body as the Brethren of Trinity House should possess their own distinguished flags. Four in number, these all have the basic design of a quartet of Elizabethan galleons in sail, set in the quarters of a Saint George's Cross. This well-known four-ship design comes from the Grant of Arms given to the Corporation by the CoUege of Heralds in Elizabethan times. The Master's own flag has the basic design with the coat-of-arms superimposed on the centre. The Trinity House ensign has a red field with a small Union Jack in the inner top quarter and the four-ship design centered on the remaining fly. This flag flies from aU lighthouses and lightships, and from the stern of the Corporation's tenders. The Trinity "jack" consists of the basic design alone and is flown at the masthead of any ship carrying an Elder Brother.

And, finally, there is the burgee, a triangular house flag with the design on a red ground. This flies from the main mast of Trinity House service tenders and from flagstaffs at the various shore depots.

Perhaps the oldest of all Trinity's activities is that concerned with seamen's charities, since this dates back far beyond the time of King Henry VIII's charter. Right from the days of the smaU religious brotherhood at Deptford, generous help has always been given to old and irffirm mariners and their widows and dependents, and almshouses have always been maintained on Thames-side.

The work is stiU carried on at the present time, just as in years gone by, deriving its funds chiefly from the legacies bequeathed by past members of the Corporation.

Retired Captain Builds Own " B u g e y e " {Continued from page 8) fire hazards he can avoid) and she has three baths and ship-to-shore radio.

There's No Head Bumping Most wonderful, however, is the fact that a grown person can walk about freely below without the danger of scalping.

Captain Laird, who stands some 6 foottwo was determined that his Drial have comfort and he didn't mind reaching up to work, he says. Below decks, she is all fitted out with solid mahogany and Celotex panelling to reduce noise. Bunks are big and wonderfully comfortable. She is made in three fireproof sections, with her engineroom aft and her controls right at hand in the cockpit. Perhaps we should say, "at foot," for the skipper while handling the tiller, can reach out a foot and kick the controls on or off.

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The captain hasn't completed his Drial as yet; there are stiU some things to be done aboard. But he has been in a couple of Bay races this year and, although her skipper says he hasn't quite gotten "used to" her yet, both he and she have shown up mighty weU in those trials.

AU the other Lairds, too, like sailing, the captain says, and there are three sons, three daughters and 14 grandchildren.

"I guess rU have to take 'em out on instaUments," the Captain notes.

Captain Laird picks a crew of sturdy young men and then makes them "step to" when he takes the tiUer. Sometimes they are young naval officers who have to "work their passage" aboard Drial, but those interviewed seemed just as enthusiastic as their skipper about this new Virginia belle.

Asked if he was planning a cruise this Winter, Captain Laird replied that he thought he would sign up Mrs. Laird and make a nice easy Southern voyage.

"I'm going the inside passage, too," he said. "After you've been beat up all over the seas as many years as I have, you don't want any more of it. So we'll go just as far inside as I can get"!

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Upon completion of such training they follow the same pattern set up for regular Navy personnel. A proportioi*, equal Bureau of Naval Personnel to the same proportion of regtdar en(Continued from page 14) listees, will be sent to service schools for trained personnel, the Navy Department basic training and the ground work leadis accepting a limited number of 18- ing to promotions to third class petty year-olds for one-year enlistments fol- ofiicers.

FoUowing their recruit training and lowing which they become members of school training, if one is attended, the the Naval Reserve.

The U. S. Navy Enlisted Volunteers USNEV's will be assigned to general duty (USNEV's), as the men are designated, in the fleets for the balance of their enare subject to the same standards of listment with the same proportions being discipline, discharge, and promotions and assigned to aviation and submarine duties wUl be given the same duty assignments, as are regular Navy recruits.

The USNEV's are not being assigned with a few exceptions, as the regular to duty in Naval Districts or bases outNavy enlistees.

Upon completion of his one-year ac- side continental United States, but may tive duty, the 18-year-old enlistee who be assigned to ships going to or operatis discharged under honorable conditions ing in foreign waters.

These men are also entitled to and may and is qualified for enlistment or apbe granted leave in the same manner as pointment in the Naval Reserve, shaU serve in the Naval Reserve for a period authorized for other members of the Naof six years or until sooner discharged. val Service. ^ * * TT If enlistment, enrollment, appointment in, or assignment to the Organized Flag rank orders for last month: Naval Reserve or NROTC programs is Rear Admiral Calvin T. Durgin, USN, available to the individual without undue ComNAB, 11th Naval District, was orhardship being placed upon him, it shall dered as ComFair, JacksonviUe, Fla. be the duty of the individual to transfer Rear Admiral Thomas C. Anderson, to such unit and serve satisfactorily MC, USN, retired on active duty as memtherein for a period of four years. ber National Security Resources Board, 17

Medical Division, Washington, D. C. Rear Admiral Paul M. Albright, MC, USN, Assistant Chief, BuMed, for Planning and Logistics, was ordered as District Medical Officer, 11th Naval District.

Rear Admiral Edward L. Marshall, CEC, USN, retired 1 November.

1884 he incorporated nitro cotton with a mixture of ether and alcohol and rolled the resulting paste, a colloid, into thin sheets which were cut into small squares and dried. This colloid, after rolling, lost the undesirable physical properties of the original nitrocellulose, and became gelatinized into a pliant, coherent mass which could be formed into various desired shapes and had good physical strength Shipbuilding Program after drying. This was the first true smokeless powder, and incidentally, also {Continued frofn page 12) formed the basis for the development of shipyards to occupy their essential de- ceUuloid, one of the earliest modern plassign personnel and maintain their vital tics. This smokeless powder was named shipbuilding skills. The naval shipyards, "Poudre B" after General Boulanger. on the other hand, have been kept busy with a continuing program of ship reContemporaneous with this work, pair and overhaul.

Nobel developed "Ballistite," which was With these facts in mind, every at- made in essentially the same manner as tempt was made to allocate the construc- Poudre B, except that the guncotton was tion and conversion of these ships so as gelatinized with nitroglycerine and aceto balance the impact of this program tone instead of ether and alcohol. This upon the design staffs of both the private gave a more powerful propellant because and the naval shipyards. Thus, both wiU of the great energy in the nitroglycerine. be ready to serve the nation in the event These two variations of smokeless powder form the two classes known as single of another emergency. and double base powders. A propellant consisting essentially of nitrocellulose, Bureau of Ordnance such as Poudre B, is a single base pow(Continued from page 15) der; a powder containing both nitroceUulose and nitroglycerine, such as balinstant recognition as shot gun powders. listite, is a double base powder. All variaThe success of rhese powders was due tions of smokeless powders up to current principaUy to the fact that ethyl alcohol times may be classified fundamentally as had been added to the guncotton, parone of these two types. tially gelatinizing or destroying the porous fibre strucmre of the guncotton by its solvent action, thus slowing down the burning rate significantly. Nevertheless, these powders still burned much too fast for effective use in large rifled guns.

It V4as about this time that the French chemist, Vieille, carried these developments to their ultimate success into what is today known as smokeless powder. In

In his report to the Secretary of the Navy in 1890, Commodore W. M. Folger, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, called attention to the manufacture abroad of smokeless powder for use in rapid firing guns, and of its adoption for smaU arms by France "where the secret of its manufacmre is even guarded." He further advised that the Bureau consid-

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ered it well to wait for developments before doing anything.

During 1891 numerous experiments were made with smokeless powder at the Newport Torpedo Station beginning with 1-, 3-, and 6-pounder guns, and continuing up to 4-inch rapid fire. It was predicted at this time that "within a short time the use of present gunpowder will be abandoned in all calibers 6-inch and below, and replaced by smokeless."

Marked progress was made in the development of smokeless powder during the foUowing year and repeated experiments further demonstrated the stability and safety of the powder. By 1895 500 rounds of 6-pounder ammunition loaded with smokeless powder had been placed on board ships for target practice.

The problem of developing smokeless powder for the U. S. Navy was considered solved in 1.897, much credit being given to Lt. J. B. Bernadou. Since the facilities of the Torpedo Station were insufficient to make large quantities, contracts had been made with du Pont and Company and California Powder Company for 100,000 pounds of smokeless powder each. The first U. S. Naval vessel to be fuUy equipped with smokeless powder was the MARBLEHEAD in October 1897. She was foUowed soon by the NEWARK and thereafter aU new ships, as they were completed, were supplied exclusively with this new powder.

The Bureau of Ordnance was of the opinion that the Government should own and operate its own smokeless powder factory. The Congress appropriated $94,000 for this purpose and in 1898 work began, a parcel of land at the Proving Ground in Indian Head, Maryland, having been cleared for this purpose. The first powder was made in June 1900, and by 1907 over 1,000,000 pounds had been manufactured. The Powder Faaory has been in continuous operation since. AU of the single base powder required by the U. S. Navy under present day peacetime conditions is produced at the Naval Powder Factory. The skiUs and techniques of the personnel trained in the art of manufacmre of smokeless powder and explosives, and in research peculiar to Naval ordnance requirements, is a tradition of which the Bureau of Ordnance is justly proud.

With the ever increasing demand of modern warfare for higher velocities, longer ranges, higher rates of fire, larger and more lethal rockets, and launching boosters for supersonic guided missiles, the Bureau of Ordnance has continually stressed improvements in smokeless powder. During the last war, the Bureau, through the medium of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, entered into an extensive study of the fundamental nature of smokeless powder in order to increase the effective use of this essential material. This work re-

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Navy on Capitol Hill {Continued from page 4 ) residue was the underwater burst in Bikini Lagoon.

The atomic bomb is a good "Sunday punch," the Admiral said, but we also need a good "weekday punch," or the abUity to wage war on sea and land and in the air much as we waged it in World War II. Selection Boards By the time you read this, Selection Boards wiU be busy considering Navy ofiicers on active duty for promotion to lieutenant, lieutenant-commander, captain, and flag ranks. Here is the schedule of board meetings: Line—Flag rank 15 November; Captain, 29 November; Commander, 17 January; Lieutenant Commander, 24 January; Lieutenant, 1 March.

Supply—Flag rank, 18 January; Captain, 31 January; Commander and Lieutenant Commander, 3 March; Lieutenant, 13 April.

Civil Engineers—Flag, 20 January; Cajptain, 2 February; Commander and Lieutenant Commander, 16 March; Lieutenant, 3 April.

Medical—Flag, 14 January; Captain, 26 January; Commander and Lieutenant Commander, 2 March; Lieutenant, 12 AprU. Chaplain—Flag, 19 January; Captain, 1 February; Commander and Lieutenant Commander, 4 March; Lieutenant, 13 April.

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Dental—Flag, 21 January; Captain, 3 February; Commander and Lieutenant Commander, 17 March; Lieutenant, 15 AprU. Here is an estimate of the extent of promotion zones: Captain, Class of 1930; Commander, Class of 1939; Lieutenant Commander, Class of 1945; Lieutenant, officers with a Lt. (jg) rank prior to 1 January 1946.

Reserve officers on active duty, paid with regular Navy personnel funds, and temporary officers will be eligible for temporary promotions. Plans for promotion of Reserve officers on active duty, paid with Naval Reserve funds, are being completed, and their selection boards will begin operating in April 1949.

Written examinations will be given to Regular officers selected for promotion. Written exams will also be given to Ensigns of the Regular Navy for promotion ro Lieutenant ( j g ) .

To be eligible, an Ensign must have completed the necessary service in grade between 1 January 1949 and 1 April 1949. Examinations will be given in May 1949 to Ensigns who become eligible for promotion between April and 31 December of that year.

U. S. Naval Academy (Continued from page 11) was born is the present day site of the New Jersey Museum.

A few months ago the New Jersey authorities sent to the Naval Academy an oil portrait on stainless steel of Captain James Lawrence. The portrait was executed and donated to the USS N E W JERSEY by Mrs. Buell Mullen. It was made by Mrs. Mullen after the Gilbert Stuart painting of Captain Lawrence, the original of which was presented to the Naval Academy Museum by Mr. George M. Moffett of "Blakeford," near Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Mrs. Mullen's work is represented at the Naval Academy by two stainless steel murals six feet by eighteen feet; at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station; and

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FoUowing the ceremonies the group were guests at a luncheon at the Superintendent's Quarters.

Summer Travel B y Language Professors This summer was one of the most interesting in many a year for the instructors of the Department of Foreign Languages at the United States Naval Academy. Contrary to the usual belief that a certain amount of hard earned dormancy is indispensable for the teacher, seventeen countries were visited by eleven different members of the Department. These countries included Canada, Mexico, and all of the major nations of Western Europe as well as China and Japan.

This is in line with the policy at the Naval Academy to foster greater knowledge of human relations and to encourage a sort of spirimal rennaissance during the summer months. It is consistent with the stress on oral use of languages, and the conviction that the best language instructors, the ones who can add enthusiasm to their classes, are those who have absorbed as much as possible of the various cultures.

France and Spain were the countries most visited. Traveling and studying in France was affirmed to have lost none of its charms of yesteryear. Also, the new monetary exchange gives the American traveler a chance to cope with the inflation in food prices which, it was remarked, caused the average French workman to expend at least eighty per cent of his income for food alone. In Spain, transportation is hard to get, there are triplicate forms for the police of 19

every town, and the prices are high.

Stabilization of movement was found to be the prerequisite to a pleasant stay in Spain.

Among those smdying in various countries in Western Europe were Commanders WiUiam J. Giles, Jr., USN, and HoweU A. Lamar, USNR; Professor Angel Vasquez-Cabrillo; Associate Professors Alden R. Hefler, and Charles P. Lemieux; and Assistant Professors Joseph P. D'Elia, James H. Elsdon and C. Albert Pritchard.

Commander Ralph J. Michels, USN, smdied in Japan and China. Cuba and Mexico were the countries in which Assistant Professor WiUiam X. Walsh studied this summer.

Associate Professor Charles R. Michaud smdied in Canada.

Secretary of Navy Extends Congratulations to Naval Academy O n Occasion of 103rd Anniversary On Sunday, 10 October, the Naval Academy reached its 103rd birthday. In recognition of the anniversary, a congratulatory message was received from the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John L. SuUivan.

In his message, Mr. SuUivan stated, "For over a centiuy Annapolis has provided this coimtry with briUiant leaders who have distinguished themselves in outstanding Naval and civUian careers."

He went on to say, "Today the Academy is training the leaders of the fumre who wiU serve in establishing and maintaining the security and welfare of this nation and in preserving the peace of the world. To the members of the faculty, the staff, and the Midshipmen I send my congratulations on the one hundred third anniversary of the United States Naval Academy."

The message was received by the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, Rear Admiral James L. HoUoway, Jr., who replied, "On behalf of all personnel and with deepest personal feelings of pride and gratification acknowledge your splendid congratulatory message on occasion one hundred and third anniversary of founding of Naval Academy. I know it will inspire all of us to even greater endeavors in budding leaders dedicated to the efficiency of our Navy and the welfare of our Nation."

dent of the local Debating Activity and Midshipmen Robert K. Ripley, Rodney E. Eyster, and Howard M. Estes, Jr. Officer-in-charge of the group was Commander WiUiam W. Evans, USNR, of rhe Department of English, History and Government.

The purpose of this conference was to provide an opportunity for debaters early in the season to discuss debating and forensic problems with other debaters who have similar interests.

Among the other universities that participated in the conference are the Universities of Chicago, Notre Dame, Florida, Northwestern, Indiana, Texas Christian, Alabama and Wisconsin as weU as the Military Academy at West Point.

Prominent Stage Star Addresses Midshipmen On 4 November, the Midshipmen's English, History and Government class assembled in Mahan HaU to hear a special lecture by Miss Frances Rowe, prominent British stage star. She discussed differences between the theatre in England and in the United States.

A graduate of Cambridge University in England, Miss Rowe currently has the feminine lead opposite Maurice Evans in Bernard Shaw's "Man and Superman," which is now on tour after a long run on Broadway.

FoUowing the lecture, Miss Rowe took the review of the Brigade of Midshipmen on Worden Field with Capt. Jesse R. WaUace, Acting Supt.

Glenn L. Martin Airplane Factory Visited By Midshipmen Mechanical Engineering Club

'Visiting the Glenn L. Martin Airplane Factory in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday afternoon, 6 November, were a group of seventy-five midshipmen members of the Naval Academy Mechanical Engineering Club.

The group was met on arrival by Commander W. T. Shields, Bureau of Aeronautics Representative at the Glenn L. Martin Plant, who conducted them through the giant production line where they viewed the construction of patrol bombers and then through the flight test line where they watched the finished planes being put through their paces.

Also included in the tour was a visit to Midshipmen Debaters Attend the Experimental Section of the huge National Forensic Conference plant.

At Purdue University Lieutenant Commander Paul W. Gill, On 2 November, four members of the USN, of the Department of Marine EnNaval Academy Forensic Activity en- gineering here, was the Officer-in-Charge trained for Lafayette, Indiana, where of the group of midshipmen. they attended the National Invitational Class of 1 9 4 9 Officers Elected Forensic Conference which was held at Captain Frank T. Ward, USN, ComPurdue University on 4 and 5 November. Representing the Naval Academy at mandant of Midshipmen, has announced this conference was Midshipman, First the outcome of the recent election of offiClass, Wilfred L. Buckingham, Presi- cers by the Class of 1949.

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President of the Class of 1949 is Midshipman Ralph P. WiUiams, better known to aU foUowers of the Navy football team as "Pistol Pete" WiUiams. CoCaptain of this season's Naval Academy footbaU eleven, WiUiams is playing in his fourth and final season here at the Academy. Aside from footbaU he has also been a member of the track team for the past two seasons.

Midshipman Lionel M. Noel is VicePresident of the Class of 1949. Prior to entering the Naval Academy in 1945, he studied Naval Engineering at CorneU University for two years in the V-12 plan. Last June Week he was awarded the Maury Prize which is awarded each year by the Daughters of the Confederacy to the Second Class Midshipman who excels in Physics.

The Midshipmen Brigade Commander, Midshipman John C. Barrow, was elected Secretary of the Class of 1949.

Midshipman Barrow was a V-12 Aviation Cadet at the Naval Pre-Flight School, Chapel HiU, North Carolina, before receiving his appointment to the Naval Academy in June, 1945. Last season he was Captain of the BasketbaU team.

The newly elected Treasurer of the graduating dass is Midshipman Kenneth A. Bott. HandbaU, footbaU, basebaU and swinmiing are among the varsity sport activities that Midshipman Bott has participated in since his entry into the Naval Academy in June, 1945. Prior to coming to the Academy, he was a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve.

C.I.A. Member and Library of Congress Official Feted By Midshipmen Russian Club Mr. Gregory Shoherbatov, who is on the staff of the Central InteUigence Agency in Washington, D. C. and Mr. John Dorosh, Librarian of the Slavic Division of the Library of Congress in Washington, D. C , were the guests of honor at a dinner given at seven p.m., 3 November, in Bancroft HaU by the Midshipmen Russian Club. Feted also at the dinner was Ensign H. Gurman, USN, President of last year's Midshipmen Russian Club. He is presently attending the Naval Intelligence School in Washington, D. C. Heading the group of eighteen midshipmen taking part in the after-dinner discussion program was Midshipman, Second Class, Robert D. French of Phoenix, Arizona. During these dinners, all conversation is carried on in the language being studied by the group.

Also present at the dinner were Associate Professors Claude P. Lemieux and William H. Buffum, both of whom are on the staff of the Department of Foreign Languages.

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Getting the word around to all of the members and prospective members of an organization of the size of our Alumni Association is no easy job and there are still sutBcient queries being received at National Headquarters to indicate that there are some among our Alumni who should be better informed regarding the status of Alumni House.

Alumni House as all of us know, serves a dual purpose, to afford space for the offices of our National Association and to provide the facilities of an Alumni club and meeting place which will be convenient for the use of those returning for a visit to our Alma Mater as well as for the numerous Alumni who reside in and near Annapolis.

Approximately one-fourth of the building is devoted to office space, the rest to lounges, board room and hbrary, and to the tap room.

There is a mistaken idea among some of our Alumni that the House is a heavy financial drag on the general fund of the Association and that a large proportion of the receipts from dues is being used to maintain an expensive club which is available to only a small percentage of the members of our Association.

Such is not the case.

In July of last year the Board appointed Admiral Gannon as Chairman of the House Committee and authorized him to form his own working organization. Through the sustained drive and initiative of this committee, every room in the house has been attractively furnished and all are today serving their designed purpose. Our tap room is furnished and two other rooms are completely furnished with furniture, rugs, drapery and fixtures in accordance with the House Committee's "permanent plan" while parts of other rooms are similarly furnished. In the cases of these latter spaces, sufficient furniture of a suitable but "temporary" nature has been obtained to make the rooms usable and attractive, this furniture to be replaced by that specified in the permanent plan when made available through donation by Class and Alumni groups or by individuals.

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What's the Dope

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Well Done!—Eric L. Barr—By B. B. Cassels

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T h e Last Call

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Local Association News

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BOARD

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President To serve until 1 July 1949 Donald S. Walker, '24 Vice President {Eastern Area) To serve until 1 July 1949 H. McCoy Jones, '19 Vice President {Central Area) To serve until 1 July 1949 A. Arnold Brand, '14 Vice President {Western Area) To serve until 1 July 1949 John H. Falge, '12 Trustees

TRUSTEES R. Adm. Leigh Noyes, USN (Ret.), '06 (Washington) Mr. N. C. Wynkoop, '16 (New York) Mr. W. E. nilmars. '19 (New York) Cdr. Scou Lamb, USN (Ret.), '19 (Philadelphia) Capt. J. R. Wallace, USN, '22 (Naval Academy) Cdr. W. F. Bullis, USNR, '24 (Washington) Mr. G. L. Powell, '35 fWashington) Adm. Frederick C. Sherman, '10 (San Diego) ^ ^ ^^^^ ^^^.j j j ^ j ^ J^^Q

*., n ° i ? " « U " " ' ' V T U " I V ! ' ^ ^ ^ ' O . Lt. Cdr. W. B. Jupp, USN (Ret.), '13 Adm. D. F. Sellers, USN (Ret.), 94 j ^ r . H. McCoy Jones, '19 C^t- M. D. G.lmore USN (Ret.), ' l l ^ r . J. Pierre Bernard, '23 S'^"'; f- ^A ^^/^^'TC^T^ '27 R. Adm. O. \"'^7\ S. Colclough, USN, ,„, '21 Mr. H. R. England, " Mr. Hanson W. Baldwin, '24 ~ -i n T i i n n Capt. W. R. Smedberg, III, USN, '26 ^ o serve until 1 July 1951 Capt. T. J. Hamihon, USN, '27 Capt. R. S. Mclver, USNR, '21 Lt. Col. John Saxten, USMC, '33 R. Adm. H. C. Train, USN (Ret.), '09 Capt. Robert Henderson, USN (Ret.) ,R. Adm. T. L. Sprague, USN, '18 '02 (Los Angeles) Capt. C. W. King, USNR ( R e t ) , '22

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BULLETIN aiiu BOARD OFFICIAL It was a two-weeks visit in the British Isles for Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy, and Mrs. Holloway, who were official guests of the British Admiralty in November. The itinerary included visits in Dartmouth, where they were guests of the Commanding Officer, Royal Naval College, Capt. H. W. Faulkner, C.B.E., D.S.O., and Mrs. Faulkner.

In Plymouth, they were guests at Admiralty House of the Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Sir Robert L. Burnette, K.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., L.L.D., and at Greenwich, of Admiral President, Rear Admiral G. N. Oliver, C.B., D.S.O., Royal Naval College. Other visits included those at the Royal Naval Engineering College in Manadon, and Oxford Universiry . . . at the latter seat of learning, the Superintendent visited a group of Naval Rhodes Scholars sponsored by the Naval Academy.

A special letter of greeting from AdYniral Louis Denfeld, Chief of Naval Operations, was presented by Admiral Holloway to His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, K.G., the President, Royal United Service Institutions.

And while the Superintendent and Mrs. Holloway were visiting in England, a Royal English visitor was visiting the Naval Academy . . . on Thursday, 18 November, Admiral Sir Roderick McGrigor, Commander British Home Fleet, paid an official visit to the Academy where he was greeted with a 17-gun salute. Captain Jesse R. Wallace, acting superintendent, was official host.

Admiral McGrigor was accompanied to Annapolis by his Chief of Staff, Commodore W. •W. Davis, RN; Capt. John Holmes, RN, British Naval Attache; Capt. (S) G. B. Teale, Flag Secretary, and Lt. Comdr. A. G. McCrum, Flag Lieutenant. The party took in review the Brigade of Midshipmen on Worden Field, after which a small reception was held in the Officers' Town Club.

Mr. Basil O'Connor, National Chairman, March of Dimes, was a visitor to the Naval Academy on Monday afternoon, 22 November, when he was received by the Superintendent. That night, he was a dinner guest of the Brigade of Midshipmen in the Mess Hall.

Admiral and Mrs. Holloway attended the reception in the Australian Embassy on the afternoon of Tuesday, 23 November, as guests of Ambassador Norman O. Makin, and Mrs. Makin.

Preceding the lecture to be given by Maryland's Governor William Preston Lane, Jr., to the First Class on 10 December, Admiral and Mrs. Holloway will be hosts at dinner in the Superintendent's Quarters.

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The second in the series of "at homes" given by Admiral and Mrs. Holloway was held from five to seven o'clock on Wednesday, 24 November, in the Superintendent's Quarters.

Assisting Mrs. Holloway throughout the afternoon, at the punch and coffee tables, were Mrs. H. A. Baldridge, Mrs. Merle A. Sawyer, Mrs. Kenneth Craig, Mrs. Albert Konigsberg, Mrs. Homer B. Winchell, Mrs. T. K. Wright, Mrs. R. A. Newton, Mrs. R. F. Stour, Mrs. George Beneze, Mrs. J. N. Galloway, Mrs. R. S. West, Mrs. C. R. Adams, Mrs. D. B. Cushing, Mrs. E. K. Walker, Mrs. W. K. Lanman, Mrs. Everett P. Wuebbens, Mrs. C. S. Seabring, Mrs. H. B. Jones, Mrs. D. I. Thomas and Mrs. C. J. Hoffer.

A group of 130 Floridians visited the Naval Academy on 30 October, when they were greeted by the Superintendent upon arrival.

Governor Millard Caldwell of Florida, guest of Governor Lane, Jr., headed the party which visited the Chapel, Museum, Dahlgren Hall, Bancroft Hall and MacDonough Hall. Prior to their departure, the group witnessed the football game between the Navy Plebes and the Naval Academy Preparatory School of Bainbridge. In the afternoon they watched the Navy-Notre Dame game in Baltimore at the Babe Ruth Stadium.

Governor Caldwell was commissioned an "admiral" in the Free State's Navy by the Maryland Governor. He is now one of three honorary admirals, the other two being Governor Duff of Pennsylvania and Governor Tuck of Virginia.

Rear Admiral L. H. Thebaud. Naval Inspector General; Capt. P. W. W. Wooten, RN, Britsh Naval Attache, and Capt. S. H. K. Spurgeon, Royal Australian Naval Attache, were guests of the Naval Academy on Monday, 1 Nov., when they were greeted by Capt.

William G. Cooper, Secretary of the Naval Academy Academic Board.

Admiral Holloway conducted Admiral Thebaud on an informal inspection tour of the North Severn Activities and the Married Enlisted men's Village, while Captain Cooper escorted Captains Wooten and Spurgeon on a visit to MacDonough Hall where they witnessed the physical training drills. Both groups visited the Departments of Marine Engineering, Ordnance and Gunnery and Seamanship and Navit^ation. At noon, the visitors observed the Brigade Noon Meal Formation and lunched with the Brigade.

ON THE RECORD Of all the extra-curricular activities at the Academy, probably none is more popular or beneficial than the after dinner speaking program sponsored by the Department of

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English, History and Government. The midshipman learns to talk "on his feet" and become as adept with words as with marching.

All foreign languages have their own club; all hands have an equal opportunity to take part in after-dinner discussions.

Typifying the dinners given almost weekly by the midshipmen was that honoring the Commandant of Midshipmen, Capt. Frank T. Ward, and Commander Joseph A. Dodson, Jr., of the Department of Ordnance and Gunnery, who were guests, respectively, of the Third and Fourth Battalions.

Midshipman Barton M. Downes, Wallingford, Pa., headed the group of eighteen midshipmen, first class, who took part in the after-dinner discussion on prospects and plans of Midshipmen Activities for the year. Master-of-ceremonies for this Third Batt. Dinner was Asso. Prof. Douglas R. Lacey, E. H. & G. Department, and also attending was Prof.

Rocco M. Panone of the same department.

Midshipman Richard C. Clinte, Kirkwood, Mo., was in charge of the eighteen First Classmen taking part in the after-dinner speaking session for the Fourth Batt. Topic of discussion was Midshipmen training aboard the submarines during the recent summer cruise.

Toastmaster was Asso. Prof. William W. Jeffries, E. H. & G., and attending was Asst.

Prof. Robert Newell.

Representing the foreign language dubs was the dinner given by the Spanish Club, when Senor Don Alvaro Rossi, First Secretary of the Costa Rican Embassy, Washington, was guest of honor.

Midshipman John E. Fishburn, Los Angeles, was in charge of the group of 18 first classmen taking part in the after-dinner speaking, when all conversation—throughout dinner and the program—was carried on in the language of the group.

Comdr. Dana B. Cushing, Comdr. Howell A. Lamar and Prof. Angel Cabrillo-Vazquez, all on duty in the Department of Foreign Languages, attended.

Other honor guests during the past month or so of the First Class Midshipmen have been Comdr. Elvin C. Ogle, Assistant to the Commandant of Midshipmen, and Lt. Comdr.

Henry J. Rotridge, (ChC) USN, Asst. Chaplain, who were guests of the First and Second Battalions, respectively. Midshipman William A. Vogele, Chicago, was in charge of afterdinner speaking for the First Batt, and Midshipman Edwin E. Williams, Bristol, R. I., of the Second Batt.

Capt. P. V. H. Weems, USN (Ret.) was honor guest at the Fourth Battalion dinner, with Midshipman James P. Reddick. Jr., Denver, in charge of the speaking discussion, on 2 Nov., and at the same time Comdr. Edward

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F. Lathrop, USNR, a member of the facultv of St. John's College, the guest of the Third Batt.. with Midshipman William N. Rutledge, Conway, S. C , leading the after-dinner symposium.

Dr. M. L. Radoff, Archivist of the State of Maryland, was guest of the First Battalion at dinner the first of November, and the Rev. C. Edward Berger, Rector of Saint Anne's Church, of the Second Battalion. Midshipman Edwin S. Pratt, East Point, Ga., headed the group of eighteen first classmen in the afterdinner speaking for the First Batt, and Midshipman Paul D. Roman, Manawa, Wis., for the Second. The subjects under discussion were: the forthcoming election, and ghosts, goblins and superstitions.

Captain Jesse R. Wallace, Chief of Staff, and Senior Professor James N. Galloway, were honor guests at dinners, when the celebration of Navy Day was the subject of discussions by both the Third and Fourth Battalions.

Captain Wallace was honor guest of the Fourth Battalion dinner, with Asso. Prof.

Arthur S. Pitt the toastmaster. Asst. Prof.

Paolo E. Coletta also attended. Midshipman John S. Lansill, Jr., Lexington, Ky., led the group in after-dinner discussion.

Toastmaster for the Third Battalion dinner was Asst. Prof. William H. Russell, and attending was Lt. Robert L. Scott. Midshipman Robert M. McAnulty, Jr., Union City, led his group in speaking.

Lt. Col. Clarence E. Langford, USA, Department of Electrical Engineering, was guest of honor at dinner given by the Fifth

Battalion, with Midshipmen William C. Mc- Lewis, E. H. & G. Department. Attending was Murray, Western Springs, 111., leading the dis- Asst. Prof. Rocco M. Paone of the same decussion on the exchange visits between the partment.

Naval and Military Academies.

Mr. Joseph Ballentine of the Brookings InThat same evening, 28 Oct., Lt. Col. Lowell stitution in Washington, D. C, was guest English, USMC, was guest of the Sixth Bat- of the Sixth Battalion, when master of ceretalion, with Midshipman Chris W. Lamb, monies was Asst. Prof. Robert M. Langdon, Portsmouth, Ohio, heading the group of and attending was Comdr. Robert F. Lynch, eighteen midshipmen discussing the celebra- Midshipman Anthony B. Coburn, Hartford, tion of Navy Day and the anniversary of the Conn., was in charge of the after-dinner symdedication of the Statue of Liberty 28 October, posium which discussed the work of the United Nations Organization in celebration 1886.

Captain William G. Cooper, Secretaty of of United Nation's Week.

The First and Second Battalions honored the Naval Academy Academic Board, and Commander James J. Southetland, Flag Secre- Comdr. Louis J. Gulliver, USN (Ret.) and tary on the Staff of Admiral Holloway, were Lieut. Comdr. Robert E. Pearce, Department honor guests the latter part of October, of the of Aviation, respectively. Midshipman DonMidshipmen, First Class, of the First and ald E. Craig, Sidney, Neb., led his group from the First Batt. on the subject of the 151st Second Battalions.

Captain Cooper was guest of the Second anniversary of the launching of the USS Battalion, with Asst. Prof. Herman O. Wer- CONSTITUTION. Toastmaster was Assoc. ner the toastmaster, and Lt. Comdr. Frederick Prof. Ellery H, Clark, Jr., and attending was D. Harrison, attending. Midshipman James Asst. Prof. Edward J. Goodman.

The Second Batt. was led in its discussion B. Liner, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, led the dison the various activities of the Brigade by cussion on Navy Day and its significance.

Comdr. Southerland was guest of the First Midshipman Donald A. Dahlman of MuskeBattalion, when toastmaster at dinner was gon, Mich. Assoc. Prof. John R. Fredland Asst. Prof. William B. Prendergast. Attend- was toastmaster, and Prof. Robert L. Mason ing was Prof. Roderick Merrick. Midshipman attended.

Comdr. Thomas D. Cunningham, Flag Charles W. Maier, Forest Hills, N. Y., Lieutenant to Rear Admiral Holloway, was headed the symposium.

The Fifth Battalion honored Comdr. James guest of the Fifth Battalion, when MidshipA. Smith, Department of Aviation, at dinner man Russell F. Goodacre, Jr., Laguna Beach, recently, with Midshipman Louis G. Calif., led the after-dinner speaking program Churchill, Exeter, N. H., leading the dis- on impressions gained during the recent Midcussion on the Midshipmen's summer prac- shipman's Practice Cruise and conditions in {Continued on page 39) tice cruise. Toastmaster was Prof. Charles L.

Left to Right—Mrs. Virginia Bays, wife of R. Adm. John W. Bays who plays the part of Mrs. Ritter; Ted Williams who plays the part of Teddy; Cdr. Joseph Dodson who plays the part of Mr. Hossefrosse; Lt. (jg) Don Baumgartner who plays the part of Mr. Twiller; Ens. Jack Stufflebeam who plays the part of Mr. Spindler; Mrs. John R. Moore, wile of Cdr. Moore, plays the part of the maid; Mrs. Ann Scott, wife of Lt. Cdr. Robert L. Scott plays the part of Mrs. Pampinelli; Mrs. Jeanne Bryan, wife of Lt. Cdr. William C. Bryan, plays the part of Florence; Mrs. Martha Cabannis, who is the widow of Cdr. R. W. Cabannis, plays the pari of Mrs. Nelly Fell; on the floor is Cdr. William Giles who plays the part of Mr. Ritter.

"Torch Bearers," a three-act comedy by George Kelly will be held on the night of December 8, 9 and II. It is given by the Naval Academy Women's Club and sponsored by the Annapolis Chamber of Commerce. The play is given in benefit of the Damon Ruyon Cancer Fund. Official U. S. Navy Photograph.

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accordance with our established IfullNpolicy of giving the membership the facts, you will find on the opposite page the audit for the year ending 30 June 1948.

SHIPMATE continues to be our "white man's burden" with its loss accounting for ยง11,790.53 of the total net loss for the year of ยง13,502.59. W e have steadfastly refused to discontinue SHIPMATE in spite of its loss, as it is the most tangible link we have with the membership.

The adverrising income from SHIPMATE fell off slightly over 10% and out of this total we must pay a 50% commission.

I am convinced our new proposed SHIPMATE advertising agent who requests only 2 5 % commission will almost double the sale of space in his first year . . . once he is free to proceed. The matter is now in the courts.

The first thing we did at the start of the last fiscal year was to place the books on an accrual basis so we would know where we stand. Accordingly, last year's operations could not touch the dues which were paid in that year but effective as of 1 July 1948. This is shown as a deferred item on the balance sheet, and I am happy to say that the present paid membership now has passed the 4,200 mark.

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The remainder of the loss is due largely to Club Room as our whole scheme of operation is to make this part of our headquarters entirely self-sustaining. It carries a goodly proportion of the total operating and fixed charges. The management items installed in the early part of 1948 were not sufficient to completely offset the loss of the first six months of the fiscal year. However, the operation of this entire department for the current year is in the black and it will stay there.

We are endeavoring to have this social part of our headquarters supported locally and not have the membership throughout the country feel that they are contributing to the maintenance of a "local club." I r e p e a t . . . as of today that phase of our operations is pulling its own weight and will continue to do so, thanks to the splendid support of the local members.

The Garrison Fund is shown at cost of $5,421.52. The present market value of these securities is $10,236.00.

As of 1 July 1948 a definite budget was drawn up and accepted by the Board.

Your Association is now operating within that budget, income about equals outgo, and I feel confident that as soon as the courts permit us to make new advertising arrangements, the Association will be well in the black.

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THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. BALANCE SHEET—JUNE 30, 1948 GENERAL FUND ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash in Bank and On Hand United States Government Securities (Redemption Value) Due from The American Publishing Company—Advertisers' Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable Inventory of Liquor, etc Due from D. M. Garrison Fund

$ 25,936.93 4,045.00 2,441.21 1,032.55 4,124.83 .57 $ 37,581.09

OTHER ASSETS Advance Costs—1948 Register of Graduates Advance Costs—SHIPMATE Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges Postage Deposits, etc

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FIXED ASSETS Land and Building—See Note Furniture and Fixtures—Office Furniture and Fixtures—Club Room .

Furniture and Fixtures—Alumni House

$ 11,608.96 146.25 2,570.59 286.17

14,611.97

$154,735.31 11,731.99 6,726.13 19,584.57 $192,778.00 23,115.73

Less; Reserve for Depreciation

169,662.27 $221,855.33

NOTE; Note Payable to Annapolis Banking and Trust Company payable in quarterly installments beginning April 9, 1949, secured by mortgage on Land and Building.

LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS CURRENT LIABILITIES Note Payable to Bank—Installment Due April 9, 1949—See Note Accounts Payable Due to The American Publishing Company Accrued Liabilities—The American Publishing Company —Taxes —Salaries —Interest Outstanding Club Room Coupons

$

1,428.00 2,373.92 6,414.59 1,687.79 741.06 104.09 422.04 105.29

$ 13,276.78 OBUGATIONS DUE SUBSEQUENT TO JUNE 30, 1949 Note Payable to Bank—See Note Due to Helen T. Mallick

$ 48,552.00 800.00

49,352.00

DEFERRED Prepaid Prepaid Prepaid Prepaid

$ 18,525.00 4,499.72 292.50 11,209.00

34,526.22

INCOME Advertising—1948 Register of Graduates Subscriptions—SHIPMATE Advertising—SHIPMATE Membership Dues

SURPLUS July 1, 1947—Balance Deduct—Net Loss For The Yeas

$123,202.92 13,502.59

Contributions of Furniture and Fixmres—At Estimated Value

$109,700.33 15,000.00

124,700.33 $221,855.33

N O T E : Note Payable to Annapolis Banking and Trust Company payable in quarterly installments beginning April 9, 1949, secured by mortgage on Land and Building.

CASH IN SAVINGS BANK SECURITIES—AT COST

D. M. GARRISON FUND $ 115.24 DUE TO THE GENERAL FUND 5,421.52 SURPLUS

$5,536.76 DECEMBER, 1948

$

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Spindrift

By Lee Shores

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INTER has been trying to arrive in Maryland but the best it has done, of course, is to rain regularly every Thursday afternoon. It isn't hard to decide why that particular day is the one chosen for the downpour.

That's P-rade Day. Some of the old-timers might think that to be very nice, because in days gone by rain meant "Study Hour" for all hands. But no more. It seems that the rain just hangs up there until the Brigade is formed on Worden Field and then down it comes.

The powers that be can't predict the exact instant that this will occur but they try hard to do so. They always seem to arrive at the conclusion that it will hold off until the review is finished, but after having spent many hours of cleaning off shoes and washing cap covers I can truthfully say that they are more often wrong than cotrect in their estimations.

It would not be right that we should allow our readers (and we have faith that they do exist somewhere) to infer from this that those same poweis that be are hard-hearted. On the contrary, events have proved them to be more inclined to laugh at adversity and such on more than one occasion in the last month or so. For example, this one circular concerns the Commandant of Midshipmen. A certain member of the Class of 1949 was taking his daily nap one morning, clad comfortably in his underclothing. He reclined quietly on his bed and dreamed of days gone by. Near the end of the period he was awakened by his trusty alarm clock (his wife being on a jaunt to the Midshipmen's Store) yawned lavishly and lay contemplating the ceiling of his cubicle. His thoughts were rudely interrupted by an entrance, apparently calculated to cause a maximum of disturbance. Upon looking sourfuUy at the cause of this clamor, the "rack time advocate" was shocked to find himself staring full into the not too pleased face of the Commandant. This official had in tow an Army Officer of the rank of colonel. After a small amount of confusion on the part of our friend introductions were made.

The colonel was an officer in the Philippine army, and a graduate of our Academy, some years ago. "This room," he quietly stated, "was mine when I was a first classman." Although he didn't mention the fact directly, the Commandant did not beam with satisfaction as might be expected of him under such circumstances. The occupant of the room noticed this but was not immediately able to determine the cause. In fact, he remained in ignorance until his high-ranking visitors had departed, at which time his wife made a timely appearance. Having been told of the visit, said wife stood aghast. "In those skivvies?"

The befuddled one looked at his garments and also stood aghast. For lo and behold, draped about his loins and manly chest was

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the torn and sadly depleted remnants of a cotton undershirt and what were probably shorts. The laundry had taken its toll and about all that remained were many well defined holes. The ragged one waited for days, expecting the Form 2, graced with the signature of the Commandant, but none was forthcoming. Could it be that, in the far past, he too had been the sad possessor of a low store balance?

Somewhere it has been inferred that the mere presence of rank is a stimulant to juniors to "do their duty" as expected. Traditionally the line officers of the Navy's Air Arm are an easy going lot, intent on getting the work done with the least amount of fuss and bother. The same holds true for those of that department who hold forth at the Naval Air Station across the Severn River from Bancroft Hall. The practical instruction periods given there in the art of flying are generally very friendly affairs and rank doth not appropriate its privileges very often. However, there is an exception to ail rules but one.

A short time ago a certain first class aviation section was wending its merry way to the seawall, there intending to board a boat for the NAS landing for some flight time in the PBY's. Due to some renovation work which was at one time being conducted on the Reina Dock the Aviation Department's schedule indicated that these boats would be found waiting at Santee Dock. However, the work having been completed, the boats were again being sent to Reina Dock. This situation resulted in no small amount of confusion for the Section Leaders. True, a word had been passed in the Mess Hall as to where the boats would be, but then who in the first class deigns to pay heed to orders and notices?

At any rate, the "wheel" directed his little band to Santee Dock. That called for a rest and a general discussion for all hands. This consumed an hour all told, at which time the boat had come around the basin and picked up the aviators. In due time the section arrived at the appointed landing and was met by an irate aviation duty officer.

The offenders were amazed. Why all the fuss? Never before had such a thing happened to them or to others. A "fly boy" in a huff. What was going on? The answer was soon apparent. Upon entering the plane the tardy ones discovered, to the horror of their commander-in-chief that the pilot of the aircraft was none other than the Commandant of Midshipmen in person, over to put in his flying time for the week. The four-striped pilot quoth never a word at the delay but the duty officer quoth much, in writing, to the effect that a certain midshipman, as section leader, had been guilty of "Improper Performance of Duty." Words are of silver but for once silence produced many demerits, in-

stead of gold. After all, RHIP, even for aviators at times.

Weekends are bringing their problems, even for the second class, who are getting the break once a term. The other Saturday a pair of stalwarts of '50 were all set for a big evening in Washington. They had arranged, by dint of much correspondence, two "real queens" as company. The four of them were to meet on the corner of 12th and Pennsylvania Avenues, at 2000 sharp, and from there they were to go to the Army-Navy Country Club. All went well. The two midshipmen had dinner (not too smart on the finances), scrubbed the dirt of Navy Tech from their necks, and arrived at 1955 on the aforementioned corner. They chatted idly for a time, looking up and down the streets, in expectation of things to come. Time passed.

Still no dates. At 2030 they began to suspect foul play. A hurried phone call to the residence of the two young ladies disclosed that they had departed at 1930 to meet their dates at 12th and Penn. Now what? At 2100 the disappointed pair of men sadly went to the dormitory in which the two girls resided, determined to M least have a last word or so.

There, boiling with anger, sat the lost drags.

Words flew and no one was spared anguish.

After a cooling period the truth finally came to light. In the rush of planning and arranging, someone had forgotten to specify uhich of the four corners possible was to be the meeting place. From all indications two separate couples, one male and one female, had stood on opposite corners of the same two streets and rained altercations on the head of the other for almost an hour. When all was finally calmed and at peace they took in a movie at the local Bijou. Reports have it that a good time was had by all, late or otherwise.

Speaking of dragging, a couple of plebes caught some ED the other Sunday. The hopefuls met a brace of charming lovelies in Baltimore after the ill-fated Notre Dame game and apparendy enjoyed the atmosphere very much. In fact, they liked the arrangement so well they invited their drags to spend the next Sunday afternoon in Annapolis. Now, as all good plebes know, drags are to be seen and not dragged by the fourth class. These two, however, ttusted to the good namre of the upper classes a little too strongly. So sttongly that in addition to dragging they did so, right in the Yatd, parading their finds boldly down the front terrace of Bancroft Hall. But as will happen all too often in such cases, a sharp-eyed 2 P. O. who glanced out of his Fourth Wing window saw the culprits and set off in hot pursuit. They almost made the Main Gate before they were apprehended.

After a brief struggle, which embodied the best of "But sir, she's my sister," they came to bay and were awarded ten and two for "Dragging when not extended this privilege." As the magazine saying goes, "Never underestimate the power of a woman."

The Plebes are an inventive group. The outcome of the recent national election being what it was, the halls were adorned with flashy posters, inciting the Men of Navy to victory over the Michigan Wolverine by such lines as "If Ptesident Truman can do it so can Navy, BEAT MICHIGAN" and "TD was a good loser, let's try UM." What can be more important to a Plebe than a chance to carry on for a winning weekend? They've had a hard time this year but they continue undaunted in theit effotts.

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Football N.WY VS. MISSOURI The University of Missouri football team defeated Navy at Baltimore, Md., on 16 October by the score of 35 to 14.

Navy fumbled the ball on the opening kickoff which the Tigers recovered and converted into a touchdown before the game was scarcely underway, and the Middies were never able to challenge that lead during the remainder of the game.

Even in defeat the Midshipmen refused to quit and came roaring back it the finish to score two touchdowns. Bob Home, Navy quarterback, took to the firing line and using a host of receivers struck fast and effectively in the closing minutes to give Navy rooters something to cheer about.

Tex Lawrence and Bob Hunt were outstanding in their line play. Larry Treadwell who played his first varsity game against Missouri snatched a pass that gave Navy its first six points. Treadwell showed promise and may get a lot of opportunity to display his pass snaring ability in fumre games.

Bill Wilson, youngster end, was used quite heavily against Missouri and is still showing improvement.

NAVY VS, PENNSYLVANIA Mighty Penn finally prevailed over the Midshipmen in the fourth period to win the game 20 to 14. Unexpectedly, the Middies played a fierce game and Penn had to come from behind in the last period to run its undefeated string to 13 games.

Penn's Francis "Red" Bagnell, who almost single-handedly shattered Navy's hopes for an upset, sent Navy to their tenth straight loss.

Bagnell tallied the winning score on runs of 14 and 6 yards. In the first period he put Penn ahead by doing most of the passing and running on a 56 yard drive that ended when the former Philadelphia all-scholastic back dived off tackle from the 2 yard line for the score.

The Navy fought the burly Quakers on even terms.

The last play of the first half was one that could be considered the "play of the year."

With Bob Home pitching to Ends Phil Ryan and Harrison Frasier, the Middies started to roll. In the dying minutes of the first half they went from their 24 to the Penn 37. Here it seemed that time would run out but on the last play Home threw a screen pass to Jim Kennedy, fourth string fullback, and behind tjerfect interference Kennedy went all the way

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to the 9 before he was hit; he fumbled, but Navy recovered. End Willie Wilson grabbed the bounding ball and sprinted into the end zone for a miraculous score that left 75,000 people talking to themselves.

The lineups; NAVY Left Ends—Frasier, Carson, Treadwell Left Tackles—Emerson, Renneman Left Guards—Schiweck, Wagner Centers—Lawrence, Parsons Right Guards—Cooper, Hunt Right Tackles—Beeler, Jones Right Ends—Ryan, Wilson Quarterbacks—Baysinger, Home, Killeen Left Halfbacks—Williams, Earl Right Halfbacks—Green, Powers, Drew Fullbacks—McCully, Bannerman, Kennedy PENNSYLVANIA Left Ends—Oristagio, Roberts, Wettlaufer Left Tackles—Detorre, Cooney, McGinley Left Guards—Tokarczyk, Lemonick, Koffman Centers—Bednarik, Rossell Right Guards—Schweder, Neall Right Tackles —• Richenback, Prudents, Conway Right Ends—Sponaugle, Agocs Quarterbacks—Falcone, Talarico, Coulson Left Halfbacks—Sico, Bagnell, Feit Right Halfbacks—Jones, Rhoads Fullbacks—Dooney, Edenborn SCORE Navy Penn

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0 7

7 0

7 7

0—14 6—20

NAVY VS. NOTRE DAME Notre Dame's smooth performing football team defeated Navy at Baltimore by the score of 41 to 7 before 63,000 spectators.

The game was only three minutes old when the unbeaten Irish had scored their first touchdown. At half time the Notre Dame team went to their dressing room leading the Midshipmen 28-0.

Navy scored its touchdown in the fourth period. At the start of the period the Midshipmen showed their first spark of a running attack. They moved into Irish territory and Baysinger's smart punt backed Notre Dame up to its own 2 yard line. When the Irish kicked out to their own 36, Baysinger forsook the ait game to send Pete Williams and Marquardt at the Notre Dame line. Williams

tore off 9 yards and Marquardt got a first down on the Irish 22. In three more slashes he moved to another first down, and Williams bucked through right tackle for the last 6 yards with Navy's line opening an inviting gap.

Lineups; NAVY Left Ends—Frasier, Carson, Treadwell, Ridderhof.

Left Tackles—Emerson, Renneman, Leahy Left Guards—Schiweck, Wagner, Weir, Harvey Centers—Lawrence, Parsons, Gambke Right Guards—R. Hunt, Cooper, Mandeville Right Tackles—Beeler, J. Hunt, Jones Right Ends—Ryan, Wilson, Andressen Quarterbacks—Earl, Home, Baysinger, Killeen Left Halfbacks—Williams, Arnold, Sinclair Right Halfbacks—Green, Powers, Saylor Fullbacks — McCully, Marquardt, Bannerman, Kennedy NOTRE DAME Left Ends—Martin, Wightkin, Espenan Left Tackles—McGehee, Hudak, Budynkiewicz Left Guards — Fischer, Johnson, Groom Cifelli Centers—Walsh, Crothaus Right Guards—Wendell, Lally, Dailer Right Tackles—Fallon, Gaul, Zmijewski Right Ends—Hart, Lesko, Flynn Quarterbacks — Coutre, Tripucka, Williams, Oracko Left Halfbacks — Gay, Zalejski, Cotter, Landry Right Halfbacks—Sitko, L. Smith, Wallner, Begley Fullbacks—Panelli, Spaniel SCORE Notre Dame Navy

14 14 0 0

7 0

6—41 7—7

NAVY VS. MICHIGAN Mighty Michigan with its fancy football carriers and strong lines defeated Navy at Ann Arbor 35-0 before a capacity crowd of 85,000 spectators.

The Midshipmen held the Wolverines to a 14-0 score at half time, but they came back in the second half to pick up three more

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What's the Dope M a r i n e and Naval O r d e r s from N o v e m b e r 1882 W. B. FLETCHER, (R. Adm. USN-Ret.) is now living at 90 Morningside Drive, New York 27, N. Y.

1890 CLELAND DAVIS, (Capt. USN-Ret. Deceased). We are sorry to report the death of Capt. Davis who died 20 October at Coral Gables, Fla. Funeral services were held 28 October at Arlington National Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mable Young Davis, and daughter, Miss Clell Davis, both of Coral Gables, Fla.

1891 Sec'y, R- Adm. H. G. Gilmore (CEC) USN-Ret., 1720 N St., N.W., Washington 6, D. C.

1892 Sec'y, Capt. Stanford E. Moses, USN-Ret., 4738 Vista Del Monte, Sherman Oaks, Calif.

1894 IRVIN VanGORDER GILLIS, (Cdr. USN-Ret. Deceased). We ate sorry to report the death of Cdr. Gillis, who died on Septemi)er 2, 1948, at Peiping, China.

1896 Sec'y. Commo. Dudley W. Knox, USN-Ret., Westmoreland Apts., Washington, D. C.

1897 Sec'y, Lt. Cdr. John W. Morse, USN-Ret., Wardman Park Hotel, Washington 8, D. C.

1899 Sec'y, R. Adm. Clark H. Woodward, USN-Ret., 3133 Connecticut Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C.

S. C. HOOPER, (R. Adm. USN-Ret.) writes that he is now living at 770 Lakeview Drive, Miami Beach, Fla., until December 1, at which time he will move to 6320 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, Fla. JOHN W. GREENSLADE, (V. Adm.) is convalescent from an illness and therefore further notice communications relative to '99 affairs should be addressed to Adm. Woodward, who has consented to take over.

1900 , SINCLAIR GANNON, (R. Adm. USNRet. Deceased). It is with deep regret that we report the death of Adm. Gannon who suffered a heart attack and passed away suddently, 20 October 1948. Interment took place on 22 October in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

1902 O. R COOPER, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret. Deceased). We are sorry to report the death of Lt. Cdr. Cooper who died suddenly 16 October 1948, in Wilmington, N. C. He was buried in Wilmington in uniform at his re-

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quest, but it was not a military funeral.

W. D. PULESTON, (Capt. USN-Ret.), writes that his new address is "EMRAL," Mountain Lake, Lake Wales, Fla.

1903 Sec'y, R. Adm. A. H. Van Keuren, USN-Ret., 2823 29th St., N.W., Washington 8, D. C.

J. S. ABBOTT, (Capt. USN-Ret.), advises us that his address is 7961 Prospect Place, La Jolla, Calif.

1904 Sec'y, R. Adm. Fred E. McMillen (SC) USN-Ret., EI Cortez, San Diego, Calif.

C. S. M C D O W E L L , (Capt. USN-Ret.) is living at 1254 San Raymundo Rd., San Mateo, Calif.

1905 Sec'y, Cdr. Hugo Frankenberger, USN-Ret., 1308 Emerson St., N.W., Washington 11, D. C.

HAROLD G. BOWEN, (V. Adm. USNRet.) sends his address as 1 Overlook Terrace, Short Hills, N. J. GERALD HOWZE writes to us from 2520 E. 7th St., Duluth 5, Minn.

1906 Sec'y, Capt. L. M. Atkins, USN-Ret., 39 Franklin St., Annapolis, Md.

ROBERT G. MERRITT, SR., reports that his new address is P. O. Box 381, Washington 4, D. C. HAROLD H. SHANLEY gives his address as 787 E. William St., San Jose, Cahf.

JEFFERSON B. GOLDMAN, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.) is a grower of fine roses in Mississippi. He was retired in 1912 due to physical conditions. His son. Bill Goldman, a Navy lieutenant in the Reserves on board a fighting carrier and a destroyer throughout the war, visited Cdr. Ellery Clark, USNR, at the Academy recendy. They were shipmates during the war in the carrier RANDOLPH. Young Bill is a bridge design engineer.

L.J.G.

1907 Sec'y, Capt. Charles C. Slayton, USN-Ret., 112 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, Md.

L. F THIBAULT, (Capt. USN) advises us that his address is now 608 Highland Parkway, Clearwater, Fla. W. H. DAGUE's address is Veterans Administration Branch, Los Angeles 25, Calif.

"Cracky," as he was affectionally known by all his friends and classmates, was an "All American" footbal player during a period when it was a common practice for Navy to defeat West Point. He is in fine health and would like to hear from his old friends and classmates.

R. E. GILLMOR gives his address as Vice Chairman, National Security Resources Board, Old State Building, Room 202, Washington 25, D. C. Commodore and Mrs. SCHUYLER F. HEIM, on a flying visit to Annapolis, took time out for an enjoyable visit to Alumni House, notably an admiring inspection of the 1907 Room. The Heims are sort of "dug in" in Long Beach, Calif., scene of the Commodore's last duty—the construction and operation of the war base at Terminal Island. Eight of Duch Heim's Navy years were spent in Annapolis and the Academy. He spent two hitches here.

WILLIS W. BRADLEY, JR., (Capt.

USN), Member of Congress in the 18th District of California (Long Beach and viciniry), lost out in the election last month to his Democratic opponent, Mr. Clyde Doyle who was beaten by Capt. Bradley in 1946. It is agreed that Willis worked hard to be the best possible Congressman and that his success was noteworthy. "Wait until 1950."

L.J.G.

1908 Sec'y, D. C Cordiner, USA-Ret., U. S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D. C.

WILLIAM R. PURNELL, (R. Adm. USNRet.) writes from 31 Tevis Place, Palo Alto, Calif.

C. M. JAMES reports that his new address is "The Place," Port Angeles, Wash.

RALPH M. JAEGER gives his address, 180 Cheltenham Rd., Santa Barbara, Calif.

Colonel D. C. Cordiner U. S. Soldiers' Home Washington, D. C. Dear Cordiner: I am always happy to receive the occasional Class Bulletins that you so kindly prepare.

Wish they could be more frequent without imposing too much of a burden upon you.

They, together with SHIPMATE, link us oldtimers with the Service at large and keep alive precious memories, associated therewith.

I was one of the few who treked across the continent from the West Coast to attend the 40th reunion ('08) at Washington and Annapolis, and I am here to tell the world that it was a most gratifying experience.

I am glad your last Bulletin called attention to the part Louie and Mrs. Davis played in making the reunion a red letter event. I wrote to them at the time and hope others did also.

I want to mention how much it meant to all of us to enjoy yours and Mrs. Cordiner's hospitality, also. The cheerful gathering at your quarters was a delightful preliminary, and I have been inspired to write this hoping you will include it in your next bulletin, because the entire class should be informed.

I am sending a copy of this letter to Admiral Coney, trusting he will include it in the next SHIPMATE and thereby circumvent possible failure on your part to take a little credit.

With windest regards to Mts. Cordiner and yourself, and hoping to see you at the fiftieth, Sincerely, ALLAN G. OLSON.

1909 Sec'y, R. Adm. H. C. Train, USN-Ret., 81 Market St., Annapolis, Md.

W. J. CARVER, (Capt. USN-Ret.) advises us that his address has changed to 1429 Collier Ave., P. O. Box 22, Fort Myers, Fla.

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A. A. M E R R I C K reports that his present m a i h n g address is 608 East Main St.. W a l halla, S. C. R. E. J O N E S informs us that his address is Windsor Rd., Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh 15, Pa. Seven members were present at the tegular monthly 1909 Class Luncheon held at the Atmy & Navy Town Club, Washington, D. C , on Tuesday, 19 October 1948. They were: Braisted, Chapline, D u n n , Keep, Manahan, Robertson, R. S., Williams PHILIP F. H A M B S C H , (Cdr. USN-Ret.) is residing at 5503 Gwynn Oak Ave., Baltimore 7, Md. "This is the first of short atticles I shall send in to SHIPMATE to be published in 'What's the Dope' under 1909. T h e Class of 1909 holds a luncheon at the Army and Navy Club, Washington, D . C , on the first Tuesday after the 15 th, each month. There are 39 classmates in the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis area, and we usually have an attendance of around 15. W i t h the retirement of Jesse Oldendorf on 1 September, as a four starred Admital, there is only one 1909"er on a a i v e dut)-, Frank Braisted, who is the President of the Board of Inspection and Survey at the Navy Department. Incidentally, the O a o b e r SHIPMATE listed Ollie under 1910. In April of this year, a class bulletin and directory were published and mailed to all the living members of 1909 and to all the widows, whose addresses were known. Of interest to all of us is the recent marriage of Catherine Wilkinson to Admiral Sir Henry Moore, R N , who headed the British Mission to the United States until recently. More at a later date.

HAROLD TRAIN. Scanland. Francis W., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) .

Squadron SEVEN.

Submarine

1910 Sec'y, R. Adm. Charles J. Moore, USN-Ret., 3325 Cleveland .Ave., .N.W., Washington, D. C.

S. B. MacFARLANE, (Capt. USN-Ret.) now resides at Captiva, Fla. D. B. BEARY, ( R . Adm. U S N ) requests that his address be changed to President's Quarters, Naval W a r College, Newport, R. I.

1911 Sec'y, V. Adm. H. W. Hill, U S N , National War College, Office of the Commandant, Washington 25, D. C.

E. H . H I C K S , (Col. USA-Ret.) is hving at 311 Llanfair Rd., Wynnewood, Penna.

B. H . BIERI, (R. A d m . U S N ) reports his new address as Quarter V, Naval Air Station, San Diego 35, Calif.

H . F. K I N G M A N , (V. Adm. U S N - R e r ) was elected President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Alumni Association. His permanent residence is 614 N . Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, Calif.

1912 Sec'y, Commo. W. G. Greenman, USN-Ret., 1407 2Ist St., South, Arlington, Va.

C. H . M c M O R R I S , ( R . Adm. U S N ) gives his address as Commandant, Fourteenth Naval District, Pearl Harbor, T. H .

M. S, TISDALE, (V. Adm. USN-Ret.) reports that his new address is 2123 Cahf. St., N . W . "The Brighton," Washington 8, D . C. R. S. P A R R writes from 438 Turner Lane, Chevy Chase 15, Md.

DECEMBER,

1948

WELL

DONE!

ÂŁf/c L Barr By B. B. Cassels

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RIC L. BARR, C a p t , U.S.N. ( R e t i r e d ) , is now Director of the Summet Sessions, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. H e also holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Naval Science conferred by the Board of Regents of the University in recognition of his excellent record as Commanding Officer V-12 and N.R.O.T.C. during the war.

Graduated from the Naval Academy in 1911, he was assigned to the USS CONNECTICUT where his first duty was on the flag bridge of Admiral H u g o Osterhons, C.-in-C. Atlantic Fleet. Transferred to the USS NEW JERSEY in May 1912, he was assigned to duty as J.O. of a turret division and ship's signal officer.

In 1913 he was transferred to the USS P A D U C A H , surveying the waters off the south coast of Cuba and off Vera Cruz, Mexico, where he participated in the Mexican campaign of 1914.

In October 1914, he was transferred to submarines. His submarine duty included training service on the D-3, command of the E-1, K - 1 , R-5, H-5, and H-7, also command of the rescue and salvage vessel ORTOLAN, the submarine tender ALERT, and the Submarine Base, San Pedro, California.

Service on the E-1 and K-1 included command of those two vessels for nine months in the war zone around the Azores Islands during World W a r I, for which he was awarded the Navy Cross and the Victory Medal with a submarine bar.

After decommissioning the Submarine Base, San Pedro, in 1923, having been made a Lieutenant Commander, he was assigned to the USS O K L A H O M A , as Assistant Gunnery Officer. During the three-year cruise on the O K L A H O M A he also served a year as communications ofiicer and eighteen months as First Lieutenant.

In J u n e 1926, Barr received orders to the University of Washington as Assistant Professor of Naval Science to establish a Naval R.O.T.C. unit at that institution. H e remained in that capacity for twenty-one months and began his studies which eventually led to a Doctor of Philosophy Degree and his present position in charge of the Summer Quartet of the University of Washington, a position which is usually considered to be a worthy culmination of the work of a professor who has spent his whole life in college teaching and administration without the diversion of active duty as a line officer in the U. S. Navy.

After twenty-one months at the University teaching seamanship and gunnery, he was ordered to the USS IDAHO as Gunnery Officer. During his third year aboard, 1930-31, the I D A H O won first place in gunnery in everything from small arms to turrets and unfurled the Battle Efficiency Pennant of the Pacific Fleet.

Duty on the IDAHO was followed by two years as Executive Officer of the Submarine Base, N e w London, during which he was promoted to the rank of Commander. H e

was assigned to the senior class, U. S. Naval W a r College, 1933-34 and from there went to the USS HOLLAND as Executive Officer. In 1936 Barr was again ordered to the Naval R.O.T.C. Unit at the University of Washington and took advantage of the opportunity to continue his studies in addition to his work as a full time instructor in Naval classes. H e was not satisfied to quit studying when he received his degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1938, but continued to attend various classes, studying teaching methods as well as subjects, with the idea of improving teaching in the Naval R.O.T.C. which he took charge of in the fall of 1938 as Professor of Naval Science and Tactics.

Comdr. Barr failed to pass the physical examinations when he went up for promotion in 1939 and was retired in 1940. Upon retirement he was ordered to continue active duty as Professor of Naval Science at the University of Washington. H e kept the same assignment as a Captain on the retired list throughout the war which gave him a continuous tour of duty on one station of nine years and three months.

In the course of nine and a quarter years it would be impossible not to learn quite a bit about college teaching and the organization of the University to which assigned.

Captain Barr had established a reputation at the University of Washington during his long tour of duty there for fair dealing and a thorough knowledge of administrative procedures at that institution. W h e n a vacancy occurred in the position of Director of Summer Sessions, he was chosen to fill it. On the completion of his terminal leave in December 1945, he took up the work of a University administrator.

It was a little difficult at first to get used to the title of Doctor Barr and he answers to either Captain or Doctor when addressed.

It is becoming easier as time goes on for him to use the academic title without selfconsciousness. His colleagues on the campus have long ago accepted him as Doctor Barr but many of them still prefer to call him "Captain" in deference to his naval rank and the posidon so long and happily filled on the campus in the days of the Navy's development and establishment as an integral part of the University of Washington.

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The Class will recall in the May issue of S H I P M A T E regarding the announcement of Doc Dreisonstock's party for Louie Denfeld in December, 1947, it was indicated that a second get-together of the Class of 1912 was in the making. O n October 15, some 35 members of the Class with their wives assembled at the lovely home of Louis and Ray Denfeld at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D. C. The party was a grand success in every way. It began with cocktails at six followed by a wonderful buffet supper. Later in the evening, a short Class meeting was held. Complete details of this very splendid gathering will be covered in a Class Bulletin which will be issued shortly by the Secretary.

E. M. PACE, (R. Adm. USN-Ret.) has been elected Treasurer of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Alumni Association. His addtess is 624 South Windsor Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.

1913 Corresponding Sec'y, .Mr. P. D. Sleeper.

339 Investment Bldg., Washington 5, D. C. H U G H L. W H I T E , (Cdr. USN-Ret.) now resides at 1580 S.W. I 4 t h St., Miami 35, Fla. H . W A T T S PILLSBURY, (Capt. USNRet.) and his wife, Dorothy, have been receiving congramlations on the arrival of two granddaughters b o m 12 days apart. Sandra was b o m in Hawaii on 10 October 1948 to their daughter, A n n , wife of Lt. H . R. Fehr, 111, U S N , Class of 1943, and Carol Clark was b o m at San Francisco State College.

1914 Sec'y, Capt. W. A. Heard. USN, Naval Examining Board. "\'ards and Docks Annex, Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. D O N A L D ROYCE, (R. Adm. U S N ) gives his address as BuAer General Representative, Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn 1, N . Y.

1915 Sec y, R. .4dm. Morton L. Ring (SC) USN, Rm. 2008. Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. R I C H A R D W . BATES, (Capt. U S N ) is now at the Naval W a r College, Newport, R. I. S. P. J E N K I N S , (R. Adm. USN-Ret.) resides at 2015 N . W . Flanders Sr, Pordand, Ore. ALLAN E. SMITH, (R. Adm. U S N ) sends his address as Commander BattleshipsCruisers, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, Bldg. N - 2 3 , U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk 11, Va. L. D. McCORMICK, (R. Adm. U S N ) reports his new address is Quarters N o . 62, Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, Calif.

1916 Sec'y, Capt. Laurence F. Saflord, USN, Naval Communications Annex, Rm. 337, Bldg. 19, 3801 Nebraska Ave., N.W., Washington 25, D. C. E D W A R D P. SAUER, (R. Adm. USNRet.) requests that his address be changed to 4611 E. Talmadge Drive, San Diego 4, Calif.

R. B. T W I N I N G , (Capt. USN-Ret.) teports that his new address is 444 North Highland Ave., Merion Station, Pa. JAMES P. C O M P T O N writes to us from R . R D . # 3 , Annapolis, Md. Q. F. ROBERTS advises us of his address, American Consulate, Gibraltar, Spain.

Miss Priscilla Alden Dudley, daughter of Capt. S I D N E Y EVERETT D U D L E Y , U S N (Ret.) and Mrs. Dudley of Tenney Hill, Kittery Point, Maine, on 2 October became

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the bride of Lt. (jg) Julien J. LeBourgeois, USN, Class of 1945. (For complete write-up see page 41.)

1917 Sec'y, Capt. Ross F. Collins, USNR, Cedarundel Farm, Rt. # 3 , Annapolis, Md. CARL F H O L D E N , (R. Adm. U S N ) informs us that his address is Quarters " C , " Naval Base, Brooklyn 1, N . Y. L. J. H U D S O N , (Capt. U S N ) writes to us from 1188 Spruce St., Berkeley, Calif.

1918 Sec'y, V. Adm. Earle W. Mills, USN, 2300 "E" St., N.W., Washington 7, D. C. J O H N W . ROGERS, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) writes his address changed to P. O. Box 165, Bonita, Calif.

ROBERT B. PARKER gives his address as Manager of Sales, Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp., Washington Special Accounts Office, 1625 K Street, N . W . , Washington 6, D. C. ALBERT S. MARLEY, JR., (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.) reports to us from P. O. Box 2682, San Diego 12, Calif.

Fitch, Howard W., (Capt. USN). Commanding Officer, Naval Schools, Mine Warfare, Yorktown.

Va.

1919 Sec'v, Cdr. Albert R. Staudt. USNR. 1600 16th St., N.W., Washington 9, D. C. WILLIAM C. VOSE, (R. Adm. USNRet.) advises us that his address is now P. O. Box 310, Amherst, N . H .

R O B E R T B. C R I C H T O N , (Cdr. U S N Ret.) now resides at 3565 Brandywine St., N . W . , Washington 8, D . C. CHARLES ALLEN, (R. Adm. U S N - R e r ) announces the opening of a Real Estate Office at 931 Orange Ave., Coronado, Calif. (Tel. Henley 3-8117.)

W . A. BROOKS, (Capt. U S N ) writes to us from 16 W . Wienca Rd., N.E., Adanta 5,Ga.

1920 Sec'y. Mr. James A. Crocker, 3009 44th Place, N.W., Washington 16, D. C. J O H N B. LONGSTAFF, (Capt. USNRet.) is now on the engineering staff of the Univ. of Massachusetts at Amherst, Mass.

His home address is 179 Lincoln Ave., Amherst, Mass.

B A R N E T T T. TALBOTT, (Cdr. U S N Ret.) gives his home address as 405 Park Ave., New York 22, N . Y. CLARENCE M. H E A D , (Lt. USN-Ret.) reports that his new address is 4F-Diana Apts., Rt. 1, Radium Springs, Albany, Ga. E. L. SACKETT, ( R . Adm. USN-Ret.) writes from 545 C Ave., Coronado, Calif.: " W e arrived here after a month of automobile traveling in good shape, but glad we can settle down for a few months and get our house in shape again for another spell of renters. There's enough work to be done to keep me from missing the boating business too much until next spring. " W e had a nice trip west, visiting our daughter in Des Plaines, 111., then crossing the northern states to the west coast, and finally following the coast highway to Coronado, visiting various members of the Sackett clan en route."

Hartt. Beverly A., (Capt. USN). General Inspector.

Staff, Commander, Marianas.

1921 F O R T H . CALLAHAN, (Capt. U S N ) is now on a joint Navy-Army-Air Force Committee with offices at Ft. McPherson, Ga. Capt. Callahan gives his mailing address as 812 Fredell Circle, East Point, Ga. B. K. CULVER is the Professor of Naval Science at the Univ. of Southern California, Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps, Univ. Park, Los Angeles 7, Calif.

T H O M A S L. WATTLES, (Capt. U S N ) informs us that his address is now P. O. Box 3 6 3 , Williamsburg, Va. A N D R E W P . L A W T O N , (Capt. U S N ) writes his address changed to JSPOG, G H q , EEC, A P O # 5 0 0 , c/o P. M., San Francisco, Calif.

M. E. SELBY sends his address as 226 N .

Alvervon Way, Tucson, Ariz.

WILLIAM F F I T Z G E R A L D , JR., (Capt.

U S N ) gives his address as Port Director, Pearl Harbor, Navy # 1 2 8 , Box # 1 1 0 , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

T I M O T H Y F. W E L L I N G S , (Capt. U S N ) served as the representative of the U. S. Naval Academy at the ceremonies connected with the formal installation of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as President of Columbia on 12 October. Three hundred university and college presidents attended.

L.J.G. W . R. MILLIS, (Capt. U S N ) reports that his new address is 5900 Carlton Lane, Washington 16, D . C. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin S. Hawley of 52 Hillvale Drive, Clayton, Missouri, announce the marriage of their daughter, Marie D. Hawley, to Lt. (jg) H. Glenn Kellogg, MC, USNR. The marriage took place on 9 October 1948 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Clayton, Missouri, with the Reverend Mark K. Carroll of Wichita, Kans., officiating. Afterwards there was a reception at the home of the bride's parents.

Lt. Kellogg is the son of Captain and Mrs. WILLIAM P I T T KELLOGG, of 4349 Westminster Place, St. Louis, Mo. Lt. and Mts. H . Glenn Kellogg will make their home in Louisville, Ky., where he is Chief of Pediatrics at St. Joseph's Infiimary.

Beard, Jefferson D., (Capt. USN). Supervisor. New York Harbor.

1922 Sec'y. Cdr. E. E. Meyers, USNR-Ret.. c/o The Douglas School, Pebble Beach, Calif.

A. V. WALLIS, (Capt. U S N ) reports from aboard the USS SALAMONIE ( A O 2 6 ) , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

A. F CONVERCE, (R. Adm. USN-Ret.) writes his address changed to 843 Crossay Rd., Burlingame, Calif.

A. L. H A M L I N , (Capt. U S N ) has reported for duty on the USS INDIANA, Brem. Group Pacific Reserve Fleet, Bremerton, Wash.

ALFRED R. TAYLOR, (Capt. U S N ) requests that his address be changed to 5 Bellingham St., Newton Highlands, Mass.

M. E. M U R P H Y , (Capt. U S N ) writes: "Last summer I was detached as Chief of Staff, Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet, and ordered to the Bureau of Ordnance to head up the Bureau's guided missile program. After living in numerous sublets in the Washington area, I am now located at 3607 Guston Rd., Alexandria, Va." JAMES C. BLAKE, (Capt. U S N R ) for-

wards his address, 1661 Fitzgerald Lane, Park Fairfax, Alexandria, Va. R. E. LIBBY, (R. Adm. U S N ) informs us that his permanent mailing address is 1039 26th St., South, Arlington, Va. H A R O L D F PULLEN, (Capt. U S N ) reports his correct mailing address as Staff Commander Amphibious G r o u p T H R E E , c o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

E. R O C K W E L L CLARK writes that his address now is 3216 Aviation Ave., Dinner Key Manor, Apt. D , Miami, Fla. BRUCE K. M U I R gives as his address, 150^ Pease Rd., Austin, Tex. The regular 1922 Class Luncheon was held at the Army-Navy Club at 12:30 Noon on Tuesday, 5 October 1948. T h e following w ere present: Capt. H . S. Covington, U S N ( R ) ; Capt.

B. M. Coleman, U S N R ; Capt. Edwin E. Wood, U S N ; Capt. H . B. Butterfield, U S N ; Capt. Carl Heber, U S N , Capt. H . St. John Buder, U S N R ( R ) ; Capt. H . T. Walsh, USN; Capt. W m . B. Tucker, U S N ; Capt.

W . P. Cogswell, U S N ; Capt. Bradford Bartlett, U S N ; Mr. H . L. Jennings, and Mr. R. J. Flood.

The regular 1922 Class Luncheon was held at the Army-Navy Club at 12:30 N o o n on Tuesday, 2 November 1948. T h e following were present: Rear Admiral E. A. Cruise; Captain Carlyle L. Helber; Captain H. T. Walsh; Captain Harold D . Baker; Captain M. E. Murphy; Captain E. P. Hylant; Captain H . B. Butterfield; Capt. B. M. Coleman; Mr. Clifford M. Alvord; Mr. William E. Brice; Mr. V. J. Gallacher; Mr. H . L. Jennings; Mr. A. R. Lyon; Mr. C C. Shears; Mr. G. A. Stacey, and Mr. H . F. Stevens.

Swede Meyers reports . . . "Have been silent the past couple of months with a bad case of disgustiosis. Still waiting for the Pres. and Vice Pres. to appoint an Editorial Staff for the Roll Call, but no results. So have appealed to Abe Stacey to talk it over with the Washington crowd and see if we cannot get a group of four or five members there to take over the Staff job, as it is more than a one-man task.

Assvuning the Naval mstimte will take on the printing job again, it is logical that the editing section be in personal contact with the printer rather than try to do it by mail from a distance. Stacey and I found that out from years of editing the Alumni 'bulletin from Los Angeles before the war. I hope that my broken English in past columns has not given the impression that I was to be the Editor, as I am living out in the forest 125 miles from the nearest good printer in San Francisco. My offer was to get the mailing list in shape for sailing, and that list grows dimmer by the day but can be revived. All of you gentlemen who have sent in encouraging letters and offers of help need not be discouraged because you will get your orders from the Central Staff, when established, and be put to work in your areas particularly. So be of good cheer . . . remember T r u m a n did it almost singlehanded.

A nice letter the other day from Squire Pullen out in Tsingtao, China, where he is now Chief of Staff, Amphibious G r o u p Three, under Admiral Entwistle. Also says Ernie Becker is out there as ComServRon Three and that Bob Peacher is the big Operator on Admiral Badget's Staff.

Mail has dropped to practically zero so it is difficult to give you any additional dope.

DECEMBER,

1948

W o u l d like to hear some of your ideas on how to put life back into the Roll Call start. Honesdy, I am not happy to hold the bag. The address again is . . . c/o The Douglas School . . . Pebble Beach, California . . . Cheerio.

together before the Army-Navy game and it is hoped that a large number will be present.

Notices will be sent to all those in the Washington area whose names are known to the local class organization.

W a l l s , Adelbert V., (Cipt.

Officer. USS S A L A M O N I E Hunter, Robert N . . (Capt, Officer, Naval Air Reserve Fla.

Ammon, William B., (Capt. U S N ) . Naval Operations, Navy Dept, Guillot, James C , (Capt. U S N ) . Commanding Offi-

U S N ) . Commanding (AO 2 6 ) .

U S N ) . Commanding Training Unit, Miami.

cer, USS H A M U L ( A D

20).

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1924

Sec'y, Capt. Claude H. Bennett, Jr., USN-Ret., 19 Mary's Lane, Egypt, Mass.

Sec'y, Mr. Paul W. Siegrist, Glore, Forgan & Co., 40 Wall St., New York 5, N. Y.

CLAUDE B E N N E T T , JR., announces that the "Class Record" is now ready for mailing.

Subscription price is $10.00. If you desire a copy please inform him or Pierre Bernard, Treasurer.

V I C T O R B. TATE, (Capt. U S N ) gives as his address, 4644 Campbell, Kansas City, Mo. Capt. Tate writes: "I have just completed a year's duty with the 'Heart of American Navy' as inspector-instiuctor. It's a swell Navy."

JAMES B. M O R R I S O N forwards his address, 1260 N o r t h Prospect Ave., Milwaukee 2, Wise.

W I L L I A M P. B U R F O R D , (Capt. U S N ) informs us that his new address is R.F.D. # 1 , Glen Acres, Falls Church, Va. ALFRED H . R I C H A R D , (Capt. U S N ) reports a change of address to 28 Las Vegas, Orinda, Calif.

G E O R G E R. T U R N E R sends his address as 918 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo. JAMES E. FULLER, (Lt. Cdr. USNR-Ret. Deceased). W e are sorry to record the death of Lt. Cdr. Fuller who died at the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, N . H., 27 October 1948.

On 6 October reinterment services for Harry Bolles were held at the Arlington National Cemetery; Captain Bolles was killed in an airplane crash early in the last war and his death removed one of the outstanding officers of the Navy. About 30 classmates were present at the services at Arlington, and a floral remembrance was sent from the class of 1923.

On 13 October, a Joint Army-Navy luncheon was held at th Army-Navy Town Club for West Point-Annapolis class of 1923. This affair was the second of such joint luncheons and was a great success; 24 attended from each service and around the luncheon table we had no trouble in solving many of the problems which face the world. Arrangements for the first joint luncheon were made by Navy 1923, and for the second by Army 1923; a joint cocktail party has been proposed and will be held at a later date when all details are decided. Present at the 13 October joint luncheon were the following Navy 1923 members: Ageton, Bres, Briggs, Casey, Daisley, Dietrich, Folk, Fryberger, Gold, Guillot, Hamilton, Hederman, Johnson, Keith, Murdaugh, Oliver, Ring, Roberts, Schade, Shoup, Sperry, Stephens, Withington, and Wright.

A 1923 cocktail party for classmates, wives and house-guests will be held at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, on 24 November, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This will be a combination cocktail party and buffet dinner and all members of the class are urged to be present, bringing with them wives and/or sweethearts, and house guests if there be any visiting for Thanksgiving.

This will be an excellent opportunity to meet

CHARLES F. REPLINGER informs us that his address is 87 Hudson St., Carman, Schenectady, N . Y. H. B. MILLER, (R. Adm. USN-Ret.) sends us his address as 300 East 57th St., New York 22, N . Y. B. D. Q U I N N , (Cdr. USN-Ret.) now reports his address to be P. O. Box 154, Ravinia, 111.

W . R. McCALEB, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) gives his address as Allisonia Club, 13th and Market St., Harisburg, Pa. J. W . FOWLER, (Capr U S N ) is aboard the USS I N D I A N A , PSNS, Bremerton, Wash.

G. C. K I N G , (Cdr. U S N R ) advises us that his address is 76 South St., Brockton, Mass.

C. McA. EVANS, (Capt. U S N R ) informs us that his address is c/o ComLantResFlt, 90 Church Sr, New York, N . Y. G O R D O N D. KISSAM, (Lt. Cdr. U S N R ) writes from Tracey Gardens, Englewood, N . J. W . E. VERGE is a Rear Admiral, U S N (Ret.) and not a Commander as reported through an error in the October issue of S H I P M A T E . However his address is Dean of Residence, McDonogh School, McDonogh, Md. H O W A R D L. COLLINS, (Capt. U S N ) reports that his address is A p t 1, Bldg. 62, Fort McNair, Washington 25, D. C. An "area re-union" of the Class of 1924 was held in New York at the Officers' Club of New York in East 36th Street on Thursday, October 14. This meeting was in the nature of a 5:30 reception, and was followed by a buffet dinner which was attended by virtually all who came to the reception. The Club facilities are excellent for an affair of this kind and its central location is ideal.

The New York group heard of the plans being made for our 25th reunion at Annapolis next May, of the 1949 Reunion edition of "The Cruise of the Class of 1924" and of the desire to set up a suitable memorial at the Naval Academy. The N e w York group gave an enthusistic vote of confidence to the committees handling these activities, and there is good reason to expect a large delegation from this area to attend the reunion next spring. Among those present at the N e w York meeting were: J. R. Caples, L. W . Day, L. P. Frank, J. H. Gibbons^ A. C. Horsch, H. B. Miller, M. A. Mills, R. B. Stevens, J. J. Whalen, and W . E. Lankenau; and those present with wives were: J. M. Cullen, W . M. Graessor, A. Handly, B. Kalisch, E. F. Kerns, G. D. Kissam, W . L. Mellon, J. R. Rhamstine, J. R. Ruhsenberger, P. W . Siegrist, A. J. Walsh, and B. E. Wilson.

W h e r e was Bob Waid.' W e had heard he is back from South America for a few weeks, and was to be in New York about that time.

W e did see Bob at Annapolis in early Oc-

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tober. Also we almost secured the presence of tougher ones went down to the rathskeller to a couple of other South American "com- carry on. Bulls don't sing, of course, and muters": Tommy Kirkland and John Shan- neither did we, but there were some most unnon, both of whom left New York just a usual sounds emitted. day before the meeting there. Several of our By 1000 hours Sunday morning, the caraestablished New York members had to send van (the term is appropriate because even regrets because thy were out of town: Hans the bulls felt like camels by now) proceeded Baldwin, Andy Lovejoy, Attie McLaughlin, to the dock at Wiesbaden and boarded a good, Sam Singer and Don Walker. But where were comfortable boat to go down the Rhine. The Charlie Schenck and Josh Shively.' We had weather was perfect and the veterinarian had no report at all from them. cough syrup and music aboard to sooth the All of which reminds us again of the neces- most fractious bull. Down past Bingen, the sity of all hands co-operating on the "Cruise" many old castles and the Lorelei we sailed, for next year, for which questionnaires have finally pulling up short of Coblenz where a been sent out. Fred Ashenhurst, one of the de luxe dinner was served aboard. working editors, is trying to locate a number While bulls, camp followers and impediof those whose addresses are missing. Why, he menta were transferred to a fast air-rescue even had Jimmy Lazell on the list of the boat for the trip upstream, several members "missing"! We had thought that by this time strolled ashore to observe the wine festival everyone knew that Jimmy has settled in and parade at Braubach (Marksburg). Here Philadelphia (Germantown) where he and a very important purchase of two handsome Katee have a nice old house at 133 Harvey raw fish (representing the Navy, I suppose) Street. Jimmy has a good job as a buyer for was made by Noble Abrahams. These were the American Stores. later presented formally, as a token of appreIf you're a member of the Class of 1924 ciation, to Art and Helene Trudeau who had you should have received a Cruise question- acted as Veterinarians for the party. naire by now; and if you haven't just drop a The perfect weather continued and we card to Fred Ashenhurst, 2200 S. Culpepper docked about 1830 hours, after which the Street, Arlington, Va. If you received the Herd scattered to various pastures. You can questionnaire it should be filled in and re- hardly imagine what a time we had, but it turned right soon now, together with a snap- couldn't be otherwise for '24. shot.

The "present for duty" list included Noble Abrahams, Joe Thew and Pat and Razz Ras19 October 1948 back (all USNA "24), Betty and Logan Senior U. S. Naval Liaison Officer Berry, LaVerne and Dave Erskine, Mimi and Hq, EUCOM, APO 403, Andy Gamble and daughter, Selma and John c/o P.M., N. Y., N. Y. Hill, Dale and Otis McCotmick, Madeleine and Bob Miller, Dolly and Zack Moores, Cleo Harry R. England and Pete Peterson, Ruth and Ray Robins, Irma c/o SHIPMATE and Red Wreckloff and George, Jr., and U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Helene and Art Trudeau. Guests included Annapolis, Md. Marion Connolly, Earl and Loraine Thomson ('22) and Lieutenants Bob Hurst and James Dear Harry: Smith.

I would like to report on a very fine class reThe next scheduled roundup is to be a speunion of the members of 1924 from the cial one in June to celebrate our 25th ReUSMA and the USNA held 2 and 3 October union for those who can't get back. However, 1948 at Kronberg, Germany, and ending one in February is also a possibility. It doesn't with an all day trip down the Rhine Rivet. take much to corral this Herd here. How are General Arthur Trudeau, U. S. Army, the rest of you doing?

Commanding General, First Constabulary A. G. T. Brigade, deserves much credit for the details Legg. Charles A., (Capt, U S N ) . Commanding Offiand perfect arrangements made in connection cer, USS V I R G O (AKA 20).

Warren, John T., (Capt. U S N ) . Administration and with the success of this reunion.

Personnel Officer and Commanding Officer. HeadJoseph P. Thew, Joris Rasback (Colonel quarters Command, U. S. Naval Forces Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, London, England.

U. S. Army with the Inspector-General, Lee, Charles L., (Capt. U S N ) . Chief of Staff and EUCOM) and I were the only USNA memAide, Commander, Fleet Air. Jacksonville. bers present. The Army really did show us a Demarest, Harold R., (Capt. U S N ) . Naval Operamarvelous time.

Best always, N O B L E W . ABRAHAMS.

European Stables The Thundering Herd Reunion on the Rhine Well, "we doo'd it again." As Saturday, 2 October, rolled around, the trek to Kronberg Castle found some foutteen bulls and their retinue snorting up the mountainside.

By four o'clock cocktails at the Victory Guest House were underway and then the new West Point picture, "Beyond Glory," was shown and enjoyed by all.

After a lightning change of clothes by the ladies (something under two hours), we reassembled again at Cogen Club for a dinner dance. In a perfect atmosphete we terpischored (or whatever bulls do on a dance floor) until after midnight, and then the

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Sec'y, M r . Charles M . Goetz, Shoreham Bldg., Washington 5, D. C.

J. P. DOWDEN, (Lt. Cdr. SC USN) is now residing at 1125 Alameda Blvd., Coronado, Calif.

R. S. WOGAN writes that his address is 620 Lucas Dr., Xenia, Ohio.

BRUCE D. KELLEY, (Cdr. USN) is aboard the USS ALSHAIN (AKA 55), c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

J. L. MELGAARD, (Capt. USN) gives his address as Postgraduate School, USNA, Annapolis, Md. RICHARD K. GAINES, (Capt. USN) reports his address as Commanding Officer, NAS, Pensacola, Fla. The Class of 1925 held its regular monthly

luncheon on 13 October 1948. The following 32 persons were present: Pyne, Burrows, Paro, Marshall, Newton, Cronin, George Wright, E. S. L. Goodwin, Blackwell, Schleif, Melgaard, Sowell, Leggett, Ford, Day, Griffin, Monroe, Sentman, Tucker, Tyree, G. C. King, Orville, Hull, Goodney, Walker, Crosley, Goetz, Foose, P. M. Lion, Long, S. P. Smith, Printup.

The meeting was held at the Army and Navy Club, 17th and I Streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. Captain Pyne reported that the Executive Committee had met on 11 October and had proposed the creation of a Class Statistics Committee and 25 th Anniversary Party Committee. Pursuant to this proposal, committee members were named to the respective committees by the Chairman, Charles V. Broadly being named chairman of the Statistics Committee and Clifton Grimes being named chairman of the 25 th Anniversary Party Committee.

In addidon to the above national committees, a Local Luncheon and Entertaiimient Committee was created to be headed by A. B. Leggett.

A brief discussion of other matters was held. The meeting adjourned at 1:30 P.M. Christensen, Waldeman N . , (Capt. U S N ) . Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor. T, H. Crommelin, Henry. (Capt. U S N ) . Chief of Staff and Aide, Commander, Naval Operating Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Naquin, Oliver F,, (Capt. U S N ) . Commanding Officer, USS CHILTON (APA 3 8 ) .

Elliott, Richard E,, (Capt, U S N ) . Commanding Officer, Navy Communication Station, Annapolis, Md.

1926 Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN, Office of Naval Material, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C.

W. F. KLINE, (Capt. USN) infotms us that his address is NAAS, Cabaniss Field, Corpus Christi, Texas.

R. S. LAMB, (Capt. USN) is now stationed at the U. S. Naval Receiving Station, U. S. Naval Station, San Diego, Calif.

DANIEL J. SWEENEY, (Capt. USN) writes that his address is Box 11, Staff, Commarianas, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

JOHN S. E. YOUNG, (Col. USMC) gives his address as 6900 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase 15, Md. JOHN McN. TAYLOR, (Capt. USN) is on duty aboard the USS GEORGE CLYMER, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

I never know whether it is worthwhile putting down some of the dope which my indefatigable Coronado correspondent sends me about the current shifts in the "Who's Who" in '26 Cofonado society. It takes about two months to get this published (though why it ever is published is a question which might be worthy of consideration by the powers that be-^all I know is that I was told to start and— as yet—nobody has had the energy to tell me to stop) and by that time the people that were there, aren't, and those that weren't, are.

Sounds confusing BUT when last sighted in these parts, the following were among those, etc.; Wade McClusky, Jimmy Lane, Chester Day, Joe Cochran, John Fitzsimmons, Jack Wilfong, Sophie Tucker (yes, dear, he is and always has been one of the '26 contingent), Charlie Crombe and our apologies to any of the newcomers who may have been missed. If

you'd only report direct to me on arrival there wouldn't be this confusion.

Been thinking over this party to be held June Week, 1951. The idea sounds swell and I notice that the arrangements are in capable hands. There are a few details, however, that merit considetation by those who are at the throttle in Washington about that time. The class has two definite components—Navy 4stripers (included in this group are the Jfactor Admirals, and the no-J-factor Commanders)—and Civilians. Now, with a bit of foresight, it will undoubtedly be possible for a fair share of the Btass contingent to be in the vicinit\- of Annapolis around that time—but some of us Civilians are a long ways from Crabtown and further; some of us have been so unforesighted as to be parents of too many too-small fry to permit any extended gadding at such a distance. In 1951 mine will be the horrible ages of 9, 6, and 3 and I hope that is all, though the arithmetical series theiein depicted would lead, in theory at least, to the expectation that a "0" should be on hand (efforts are being made to avoid such an event). Further, we have no fond grandparents upon whom to foist the said contingent. Therefore, I suggest that someone in '26 get the desk which controls the Henderson Navy and see that she leaves San Diego in time to arrive in Annapolis area about 1 June, and to depart about 1 July. Both trips to have on board the minimum duty personnel under orders and plenty of room for that "X" classification personnel who can be carried if the Skipper has room and is willing. We could have a very nice cruise. Oh yes, be sure that there are an adequate number of WAVES to act as sitters. There is something for you lads to work on.

FXC Lane, James M., ( C a p t U S N ) . Commanding Officer, USS R E N D O V A (CVE

114).

Sweeney, John D., (Capt. U S N ) . Plans and Operations Officer, Caribbean Sea Frontier.

Kline, Wendell F., (Capt. U S N ) . Commanding Officer, Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Cabaniss Field, Corpus Christi, Tex. Schaede, Frank B., (Capt. U S N ) . Naval Operations, Navy Dept.

Dow, Leonard J., (Capt. U S N ) . Chief of Staff and Aide, Fleet Air West Coast.

Aylward, Theodore C . (Capt. U S N ) . Staff, Cdr. Amphibious Force, Pacific Fit. Brownfield, John H., (Cdr. U S N ) . Inspector-Instruaor. Naval Res., Atlantic Res. Fit.

1927 Sec'y, Capt. R. K. James, U S N , 37 Catherine St., Newport, R. I.

H. M. MARSHALL, (Cdr. USN) informs us that his address is Navy 116, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. L. R. LAMPMAN, (Capt. USN) advises us that his address is 2016 Perry St., N. E., Washington 18, D.C. L. V. HONSINGER, (Capt. USN) is now residing at 7 Perkins Rd., Winchester, Mass.

D. F. WILLIAMSON, (Capt. USN) and Mrs. Williamson are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter, Linda Jean, on 3 Oct. 1948 at the Newport Naval Hospital, Newport, R. I. CURTIS A. MYERS, (Cdr. USN) reports that his address is U. S. Naval Home, Philadelphia 46, Pa. C M HARDISON, (Cdr. USN) gives his address as CAU, Navy 3054, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

D J. WALSH, (Cdr. USN) is on board the

USS

GEORGE

CLYMER, c/o

Francisco, Calif.

DECEMBER, 1948

FPO,

San

D. G . BURT is living at 25 East Oak Ave., Moorestown, N. J. J. P. WALKER (Capt. USN) is now stationed at NAS, Grosse lie, Mich.

LEVI J. KNIGHT, JR., (Capt. USN) has moved to Qtrs. L, Charleston Naval Shipyard, Naval Base, S. C. J. H. HOGG, (Capt. USN) reports that his m.uling addtess is Staff, ComPhibLant, USS TACONIC (AGC 17), U. S. Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. Hogg, James H.; (Capt, U S N ) . Plans Officer. Staff, Commander, Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet, Kaitner, William E,, (Capt. U S N ) . District Intelligence Officer, Seventeenth Naval District, Kodiak, Alaska, Eddy. Daniel T., (Capt. U S N ) . Chief of Staff and Aide and Operations Officer, Cruiser Division TWELVE, McCoy, Melvyn H,, (Capt, U S N ) . Supervising Inspector of Naval Material, Los Angeles, Calif.

Honsinger, Leroy V., (Capt. U S N ) . Boston Naval Shipyard, Boston. Mass, Bailey. John, (Capt. U S N ) . C O . , USS M A T T A P O N I , AO 4 1 , Boyd. Clarence E,, (Capt, U S N ) . Inspector-Instructor, Naval Reserve, Portland, Ore. Brown, John T,, Jr,, (Capt, U S N ) . C O . , NAS, Denver. Colo, Cooper, Hysell P,, (Capt. U S N ) . Staff, Commander, Fleet Air, West Coast, Harrison. Charles E., (Capt. U S N ) . C O . , Naval Damage Control Training Center, Naval Base, Philadelphia, Pa. Zahm, John C , (Capt. U S N ) . C O . , USS MISPILLION, AO 105.

Bergin, Charles K., (Capt. U S N ) . BuOrd. Russillo, Michael P., (Capt. U S N ) . Inspector of Navy Recruiting, 6th Navy Recruiting Area, Omaha, Nebr.

Butts, Whitmore S., (Capt. U S N ) . Commanding Officer, Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Conley, Edwin G., (Cdr. U S N ) . Insp-Inst, NavRes, Jersey City.

1930 Sec'y, Capt. D. B. Brokenshire, U S N , Rm. 1068 A, .Main Navy Bldg., Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C.

BOWEN F. McLEOD is now stadoned at U. S. Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Tex. H. B. HUTCHINSON, (Capt. USN) gives his home address as 1659 32nd Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. HARRY C. STEVENSON, (R. Adm. USN) reports a change of address to c/o United States Lines Company, Soriano Building, Plaza Cervantes, Manila, P. I. RICHARD M. NIXON, (Cdr. USN) is living in Quarters K, at Naval Shipyard, Mare Island, Calif.

Duryea, Harold E,, (Cdr. U S N ) , Joint Staff, Commander in Chief, European Command.

Kirvan, WiUiam H,, (Cdr. U S N ) . Transport Division TWENTY-ONE. Koepke, Lyle L,, (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Va. Trower, Robert S., Ill, (Cdr. U S N ) . Sub Group TWO, Charleston Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet.

Howerton, Charles C , (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations.

Robbins, Josephus A., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations.

Ebert, Walter G,, (Cdr. U S N ) . Staff, Commander, Sui>marine Force, Atlantic Fleet, Esslinger, Robert J., (Cdr. U S N ) . Sub Group 3, Norfolk Group. AtlResFlt.

1928 Sec'y, Capt. R. K. James, USN, 37 Catherine St., Newport, R. I.

WILLIAM D. KENNEDY, (Cdr. USNRet) is living at 3139 Garibaldi Ave., Jacksonville 5, Fla. WELLS THOMPSON, (Capt. USN) gives his address as 1049 Clearbrook Dr., Cincinnati 29, Ohio.

GEORGE E. KING, (Capt. USN) informs us that his address is Bu. Ord., Rm. 0339, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. R. J. ARCHER, (Capt. USN) 'and Nita are the proud grandparents of a grandson, (first grandparents of the Class), Robert Gerald Chamberlain, born 7 September 1948 at Monterey. Mother and Dad are Charmian and Jerry Chamberlain. Jerry is a Lithographer second class, stationed at Moffett Field. Their home is at 147 Independence Ave., Palau Village, South San Francisco, Calif.

1931 Sec'y, Cdr. Oscar E. Hagberg, USN, Office of Naval Research, Bldg. T-3, Rm. 2502, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C.

GEORGE A. HATTON, (Cdr. USN) advises us that his addtess is now Box 1240, Com. Air. Pac, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

JOSEPH E. O'BRIEN, (Lt. Cdr. USN) and Mrs. O'Brien are the proud parents of a son, Michael William, born at U. S. Naval Hospital, Oakland, Calif., 14 October 1948.

CLASS 1931 NEWS The quarterly '31 Class Luncheon brought out 37 of the 65 members of the class to the Naval Gun Factoty Commissioned Officers' Mess at noon on 20 October. The Washington contingent was especially happy to see Pete Fiala, Bill Hollister and Frank Foley who came over from Annapolis, and Harold Bater—now pursuing a civilian career—who JOHN T. KENT is residing at 7201 Mass. happened to be in town from Atlantic City.

Ave., Washington 16, D. C. We expected Wes Byng from Patuxent, Jim Carpenter, Harlow J., (Capt. U S N ) . Bureau of Weiler from NAD, Lake Denmark, and some Ships, Navy Dept. of our Marines (six of them) from QuanMomm, Albert O,, (Capt. U S N ) . Naval Opera- tico, and were disappointed that they couldn't tions, Navy Dept.

Gallery, Philip D,, (Capt. U S N ) . Commanding Offi- make it. Class orator Joe Gardiner was also cer, USS PASSUMPSIC ( A O 1 0 7 ) . among the missing.

Those present: Charlie Barr, Harold Bater, 1929 Bill Braun, Charlie Brooks, Larry Cook, DeSec'y, Charles E. Trescott, USN, Atley Davis, Jim Davis, Pete Fiala, Bob Fitch, Bureau of Ships (Code 512), Navy Dept., Frank Foley, Ed Forney, Harry Gimber, Tom Washington 25, D. C. Greene, Oscar Hagberg, Nellie Head, Bill H. C. BERNET, (Capt. USN) has re- Hollister, Bill Hunter, Tommy Kurtz, Carl ported for duty aboard the USS TALUGA Lucas, Al Mathers, Bill McKaig, Dinty Moore, ( A 0 6 2 ) , c/o FPO, San Francisco, California. Bill NorveU, Snake Peters, Red Ramage, Al C. C. MARCY, (Capt. USN) is now on Reed, Al-Renken, Tom Rogers, Barney Siegduty in the USS FLOYDS BAY (AVP40), c/o leff, Ed Steffanides, Easy Stewart, Ted Torgenson, Jack Williams, Bill Williams, Walt FPO, San Francisco, California.

H. S. CONE, (Capt. (SC) USN) is on Wright, Don Wackwitz, Deacon Yancey.

We hope that all of these plus those who active duty and is living at 3033 Benvenue couldn't make it this time will make the next Avenue, Berkeley 5, California. one to be held duting the first quarter of the Phillips. Charles F., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Receiving calendar year 1949. We might tie this one Station, Naval Station, Seattle, Wash.

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in with the Naval Academy Association of Taylor, Ennis W,, (Cdr. U S N ) . USS PROVIDENCE (CL 8 2 ) .

Washington which holds a monthly luncheon Van Every, Salem A., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations, Navy Dept. at the Roger Smith Hotel on the third ThursOsier, Paul G., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS GENERAL G. M. day of each month. Al Mathers, who is active RANDALL ( A P 1 1 5 ) . in the latter organization, suggests a 1931 Short, Wallace C , Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS MINDORO (CVE 1 1 5 ) , sponsored alumni luncheon.

Born, Haword E., (Cdr. U S N ) . Carrier Division 5.

The aforesaid October 20th luncheon opened at the bar, continued with a really 1933 delicious feed, followed by an open discussion period. Topics included: HALFORD WOODSON, (Lt. USN) and (1) Naval Academy Football—Hagberg Mrs. Woodson are happy to announce the tried to point out the fallacy of an easy sched- birth of a daughter, Patricia Anne, born at ule, obligations of the Naval Academy to Coronado, Calif., 12 September 1948. meet the best of them, the design of the schedPORTER F. BEDELL, (Cdr. USN) and ule to show the team around the country, and Mrs. Bedell of 417-lOth St., Coronado, Calif., the emphasis alumni must place on efforts announce the birth of a daughter NorveU Ann to interest high school football players in a Bedell at the Coronado Hospital, Sunday, 7 naval career.

Nov. 1948. Sister of the baby is Joan Eliza(2) Class Memorial—The question of beth Bedell; grandparents are Rear Admiral what kind of a memorial to classmates lost A. Toutant Beauregard, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. during the war would be appropriate. Jack Beauregard of Coronado, and Mrs. J. Y. Bedell Chew is to sound out the Naval Academy of Los Angeles. Commander Bedell is attached to the USS ANTIETAM. authotities.

(3) Social Events—Those ptesent "exClementson, Merril K., (Capt. U S N ) . USS ToPEKA pressed no objection" (getting to be a Wash(CL67).

Elliott L., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Air Staington cliche) to having a cocktail party. The James, tion, Coco Solo, C Z. Washington committee has therefore made Ferguson, Glover T., (Cdr. U S N ) . Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Dept. all arrangements for a party at the Army- Campbell.

Clifford M., (Cdr. U S N ) . NAS, Quonset Navy Country Club on the evening of DePoint, R. I, Garnett, Philip W., (Cdr. U S N ) . Submarine Divicember 3rd. We will report on these festivision 6 1 . ties in January SHIPMATE. Sturr, Henry D., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS NEW, D D 818.

Bob Farquharson of Pratt-Whitney came down to the Notre Dame football game from 1934 Hartford, Connecticut, and besides playing F. D. BOYLE, (Cdr. USN) gives his mailhost at the P-W party prior to the game, he had enough steam left for a cruise to Joe ing address as 3623 Morehead St., El Paso, Gardiner's—it being Halloween, for tticks or Texas.

B. R. VAN BUSKIRK, (Cdr. USN) is treat. Joe was treating.

C. R. ALMGREN, (Cdr. SC USN-Ret.) living at 4870 West Alder Drive, San Diego writes from 215 DeLay Drive, Eugene, Ore.: 4, Calif.

JOHN W. HOWARD, (Lt. (jg) USN) "I am now retired on a small fruit farm near Eugene, Ore., and am planning on going into and Mrs. Howard announce the birth of a daughter, on 17 Sept. 1948 at U. S. Naval business in the near future.

"If any of my classmates pass through this Hospital, Oakland, California.

SPENCER M. ADAMS, (Cdr. USN) rearea, I certainly would appreciate seeing ports a change of address to Staff Fleet Air them."

Wing One, Navy No. 943, c/o FPO, San Longton, Ernest W,, (Cdr. U S N ) , Puget Sound Francisco, California.

Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington, Tenney, Joseph F., (Cdr, SC-USN). Naval Air StaWALTER H. BAUMBERGER, (Cdr. tion, Barbers Point, T. H, Aldrieh, Charles W., (Cdr. U S N ) , Argentine Navy USN) and Mrs. Baumberger are the happy War College, Buenos Aires, Argentina, parents of a girl, born 9 November 1948, at Hawk, Claude V., (Cdr. U S N ) . Air Force, Pacific the Doctor's Hospital, Washington, D. C. Fleet.

Thornton, Joseph T., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Air Theit first child, Marty, is now six years old.

Station, Key West, Fla. Payson, Harold. .-., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS ROANOKE In September, Red Baumberger completed a (CL 1 4 8 ) . cruise as navigator of the MiSSOURL The Fraser, Archie D., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Air Techni- proud mother is the former Miss Kay Waycal Training Unit, NAS, Pensacola. Fla. Holtz, Arnold H., (Cdr. U S N ) . Staff, Commander bright, sister of Cdr. Johnny Waybright, In Chief, Pacific Fleet.

USNR, also of the Class of 1934.

L. J. G.

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R. S. CRAIGHILL, (Cdr. USN) reports from the USS LITTLE ROCK, c/o FPO,

New

York, N. Y. S. H. ARCHER, (Cdr. USN) gives his mailing address as Perry Circle, Annapolis, Md. ALTON E. PARKER, (Cdr. USN) is now on duty on the USS ROCHESTER, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. ROBERT J. C. MAULSBY, (Cdr. USN) now resides at 16 C. Constitution Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island.

Mitchell, Gilbert H,, (Cdr. U S N ) . Office of Naval Research, Navy Dept, Sugarman, Charles M., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations, Navy Dept.

Young, Robert C , (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations, Navy Dept, Beer, Robert O,, fCdr, U S N ) . USS PASADENA (CL 65).

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Reeves, Malcolm C , (Cdr, U S N ) . Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Chincoteague, Va. Kait. Herman H., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS INGRAHAM ( DD 694).

Mulquin, Edward J,. (Cdr. U S N ) . USS BLUE ( D D 744).

Lautrup, George W., Jr., (Cdr, U S N ) . SubRon 6.

Becker, Charles H., (Cdr, U S N ) . Naval Operations.

G. B. Campbell, (Cdr. USN) informs us that his address is C.A.G. 6, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. JOHN W. THOMAS is hving at 2102 C Oak St., Santa Monica, Calif.

JOHN J. BECKER, (Cdr. USN) reports from 27 Sothel St., Byrnes Downs, Charleston, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Harrison Lockhart announce the marriage of their daughter, Dorothea L. Hughes to HOWARD Z. SENIF, (Cdr. USN) on Wednesday, 15 September 1948, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A reception followed.

L. M. DETWEILER resides at 4325 North Pershing Drive, Arlington, Va. Mini, James H,, (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations, Navy Dept.

Samuels, William T., (Cdr. U S N ) . FRANK E. EVANS (DD754).

Talerico. Anthony, Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval School (General Line), Newport, R. I. Turner, Charles H., (Cdr. U S N ) . Fleet Air, Jacksonville.

1936 Sec'y, Cdr. Richard R. Pratt, USN, USS

H A N K (DD

702),

c/o Fleet Post Office, New York, N . Y.

A. B. PURER, (Cdr. USN) writes: "I have arrived on Guam for duty with the Staff of Commander Fleet Air Wing ONE, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif. Things are still quite primitive here. My wife, Francis and daughter, Susan, are living with my parents in Honolulu."

KENNETH C. LOVELL, (Cdr. CEC USN) sends his address as Public Works Officer, U. S. Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Tex. O. G. SEXTON, (Cdr. USN) reports his address changed to Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D. C. MARSHALL F THOMPSON, (Cdr. USN) is now stationed at the Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Va. O. M. BUTLER, (Cdr. USN) advises us that his address is now 304 E. Broad Sr, Falls Church, Va. JACK NOEL, who is now on staff of Commander Amphibious Group ONE, writes from his home address, 817 A Ave., Coronado, Calif.: "Bob Sleight conceived the idea, Hoyt Mann did the leg work—we had a grand party although we missed Rory Ryan, Ben Oelheim, Jack Alford, Tom Samuels—all absent temporarily with their DD's. Otis Cole dropped in unannounced. He was attending the funeral of his father, Colonel Cole. Ann Cole is in Panama."

Sherby, Sydney S,, (Cdr. U S N ) . BuAer.

1937

DAYLE W. LYKE, (Lt. jg USN) reports from 10300 McNerney Ave., South Gate, Calif.

1935 HUBERT B. REECE, (Cdr. USN) reports Sec'y, Cdr. William C. Thompson, USN, a new address U. S. Naval Mission, A.P.O. Rm. 2-C, 260 National Defense Bldg., 676, c/o Postmaster, Miami, Fla. Washington, D. C. J. B. CRESAP, (Cdr. USN) reports a new C. H. S. MURPHY gives his mailing ad- home address 3703 Lyons Lane, Alexandria, dress as Naval Research Laboratory, Washing- Va. FELIX DE GOLIAN, Jr., and Helen are ton 20, D. C. ALBERT L. CARLSON, (Cdr. USN) happy to announce the bitth of their fourth writes from 960 Olive Ave., Coronado, Calif. child and second daughter, Angelique, at St. CHARLES T. TINGLE reports a change Joseph's Infirmary, on 9 October 1948.

JOHN P. CURRIE, (Cdr. USN) writes of address to 219 North I6th Ave., Hopefrom 1451—45th Ave., San Francisco, Calif.: well, Va.

"My present assignment is Assistant General Inspector of the Western Sea Frontier with offices on Treasure Island. Bob Savage and I have recently done a lot of golfing ( ? ) together as we did in by-gone days on the Mississippi. Bob is leaving very shordy for duty at N A S , Seattle. Jack Hughes was here recently but has just returned to sea duty as skipper of an ice barker (a fine command, but B r r r ! ) . Bunky Fuhrman is currentiy setving as Flag Secretary to C O M 12. H e has recently putchased a very fine home near Palo Alto. The only other '57er hereabouts to the best of my knowledge is Red Carson, who is now a member of the Supply Corps. His duty is on the logistics section of the staff of the Commander Western Sea Frontier.

"I would very much appreciate any dope on the whereabouts of Ross Konchar. Haven't seen him nor heard from him since about Febfuary 1945. W o u l d also like to know the address of George Chipley."

H A R M O N B. S H E R R Y , (Cdr. U S N ) reports his correct address as 12632 Woodgreen St., Venice. Calif.

T H O M A S D . DAVIES, (Cdr. U S N ) forwards his address as 4827 Sedgwick St., N .

•W., Washington, D . C .

R A Y M O N D M A Y O FOSTER, (Lt. jg USNR-Deceased). W e are sorry to record the death of Lt. Raymond Mayo Foster on 11 October 1948 at the Foit Miley Veterans Hospital in San Francisco, Calif., after an illness of a few months.

Blasdel. Francis G.. Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Dept.

Connor. Terrell H. W., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS EPPERSON ( D D E - 1 9 ) Savage. Robert L., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Air Station. Seattle, Wash.

Finney. Edwin C , (Cdr. U S N ) . USS MOUNT MCKINLEY, AGC 7.

Schmidt, John S., (Cdr. U S N ) . First Task Fleet.

1938 Sec'y, Lt. Col. John Saxten, U S M C , 2nd Marine Div., Camp Lejeune, N . C.

ROBERT K. I R V I N E , (Cdr. U S N ) now resides at 27 Mott St., Arlington, Mass.

ROBERT G. H A L L writes his address changed to 2279 39th Ave., San Francisco 16, Cahf.

W . R. G L E N N O N , (Cdr. U S N ) informs us that his address is Navy 100, c/o FPO, New York, N . Y. RUSSELL H . H E D G E C O C K , (Cdr. U S N ) forwards his address as 1805 East l 6 t h St., Bremerton, Washington.

R O D E R I C K J. D U N N sends his address as 3243 Avery Lane, Cincinnati 8, Ohio.

R. M. M A R S H , (Cdr. U S N ; writes to us from 1229 Sacramento Street, Vallejo, Calif.

Owen, John, (Cdr. U S N ) . Fourth Naval District, Philadelphia, Pa. ^ . , , ,_, , Richardson, George F., (Cdr. U S N ) . Fifth Naval District, Norfolk, Va. Temporary duty pendmg further assignment.

Rogers Leon W . , (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations.

Woodfin, Richard H., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS PRESIDENT H A Y E S , APA 20.

1939 Sec'y, Lt. Cdr. J . M . Dunford, U S N , Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C.

BOB M A S T I N writes from N.A.S., Corpus Christi, Texas: "All the '39ers present at N.A.S., Corpus Christi, six in number, with their wives w h o were down there too, got together for dinner and an evening of 'You remember when — ' on Sat., 9 October at the

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O-Club. Present were: Ed Reed, Bob Barnes, Ira Hardman, Geo. Netts, Jack Young and me. All on temporary duty except Geo. Netts, who is Station Fiscal Officer."

H E N R Y P. ADAMS writes his address changed to Naval Supply Center, Navy 128, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

J. M. D U N F O R D , ( L r Cdr. U S N ) advises us that his address is now 9504 Murray Lane, Falls Church, Va. W I L S O N G. W R I G H T III, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) and Mrs. W r i g h t announce the birth oi a son born at U. S. Naval Hospital, Oakland, Califomia, Sept 15, 1948.

G O R D O N KIRKLAND NICODEMUS, Jr., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) and Mrs. Nicodemus are the proud parents of a son, John Lockrey, born 29 September 1948 in N e w London, Conn.

T H E O D O R E USTICK, (Lt. Cdt. U S N ) and Mrs. Ustick are happy to announce the birth of a daughter, Clair Marie, born at Fort Clayton Station Hospital, C. Z., 26 Sept.

1948.

O. O. LIEBSCHNER, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) reports a new address, 108 N . W a y n e St., Arlington, Virginia.

L A W R E N C E E. RUFF, (Capt. U S N ) has reported for diity on board the USS BENNER, ( D D R - 8 0 7 ) , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

A U G U S T U S J. R U S H , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) corrects his address to read 216 H i g h St., Newark 2, N e w Jersey.

CHARLES M. B O U N D S , Jr., reports a change of address Box 404, West Point, Va. W I L L I A M L. P O I N D E X T E R , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) gives his new duty station as Staff Cruiser Division Eight, USS MANCHESTER ( C L - 8 3 ) , Flagship, c/o FPO, N e w York, N.Y. J O H N V E R N O N W I L S O N , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) is now on duty at Sur. As. Dev. Det, Key West, Florida.

C. S. T H O M A S , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) reports from Staff Com. Nav. Wise. P a c , c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif.

H . KRILOFF, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) informs us that he is attached to Fleet Training Group, Navy 115, Box 55, c/o FPO, N e w York, N . Y. "SHORE

BREEZES"

Your new reporter of facts and fancy can no longer plead the press of business and find a substitute. So with this issue the coach substitutes GULICK for SCHRATZ. All of you will agree with me that PAUL deserves a "well done." Time remains to see if I can be as informadve on the lighter side.

The month of Octobet hasn't produced much news from those of you who are scattered about through the whims of the great white fathers in BuPers. The column thrives on news from all of you so keep us u p to date. Even if its only a card.

The latest bulletin on promotion carries few facts and mostly fancy. T h e outstanding fact to report is the scheduled meeting of "the" selection board on 17 January. Rumor has it that the zone will probably include all of '39, and there will be exams. Beyond that, your guess is as good as anyone else's. Private analysis of the situation will be supplied upon demand, but will carry no guarantee.

Several out of town visitors attended the class lunch on 3 Nov. as well as the new arrivals in Washington. N o debatable business was presented; or perhaps there weren't more

than a handful of the "seven percenters" present. In the order of their appearance—RED BALCH, looking thinner and just as redheaded is on duty here to complete his third year of P.G. work. T O M M Y B E N N E T T got off his knees and appeared above the level of the table to say hello. BILL BONVILLIAN is back after almost nine years in Hawaii.

T I M MCCOY, J O H N N Y A R R I N G T O N and POPEYE W O L F took time off from their arduous duties of instructing the new crop of midshipmen to join us. If those poor unsuspecting only knew! P. W . C R O U C H made a special plea fot recruits to fill his quota down Richmond way. FRED BUSH indicated he was attending his last lunch for a while.

FRED leaves our ranks by choice to practice law in Mississippi.

Statistics-wise, thirty percent of the class have indicated no desire for the Lucky Bag supplement. J I M D U N F O R D has enough to go around at three dollars per. By the way, VIC B O A T W R I G H T should be given a big hand for his swell job in getting the book out.

GEORGE and A G G I E D U N C A N ' s friends will be happy to know that AGGIE is back on her feet now after a six month siege of ostemyelitis; and the D A N N Y W E I T Z E N FIELDS weie passing out the only cigars I know of this month; a boy, D A N N Y , JR. BILL SEED came east for the Missouri game.

H e is in Wichita as a comptroller of a manufacmring concern. FLASH P O N D E X T E R reports he is on the USS MANCHESTER on the staff of ComCruDiv 8. PAPPY ELSOM's new address is the USS SPERRY. David, Edmonds, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . USS PHILIPPINE S E A (CV 4 7 ) .

Davis, Landon L., Jr.. (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . USS CUTLASS (SS 4 7 8 ) .

Fisher, John C , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . USS DULUTH (CL87).

Abbot, James L., Jr., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations, Navy Dept

1940 JOSEPH C. S N Y D E R , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) and Mrs. Snyder are the proud parents of a daughter born 18 Sept. 1948 at U. S. Naval Hospital, Aiea Heights, T. H .

R. L. BROOKS, (Lt.' Cdr. U S N ) writes that his duty address is Navy # 9 2 6 , Box 100, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

JAMES F. McROBERTS, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) is now stationed at the Naval Air Station, Box # 1 , Glenview, 111.

H. T. G O R A N S O N , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) and Mrs. Goranson are happy to announce the birth of a daughter born at Chelsea Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., 9 October 1948.

R A Y M O N D J. SCHNEIDER, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) informs us that his mailing address is 4521 Walsh St., Chevy Chase 15, Md. CHARLES A. S K I N N E R now resides at Box 454, Glendale, Ohio.

T O M H . WELLS, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) and Mrs. Wells wish to announce the birth of a son, T o m Henderson, Jr., b o m at Omaha, Nebr., 18 October 1948.

Vice Admiral and Mrs. John L. McCrea announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith, to Lt. Cdr. R I C H A R D M A R T I N NILES. Lt. Cdr. Niles is the son of Mrs. Elmer K. Niles and the late Lt. Cdr. Niles of Boston. H e is at present Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Admiral D e W i t t C. Ramsey, who is Commander in Chief Pacific and U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Gill, Calvert B,, (Lt, Cdr, U S N ) . Staff, Commander, Destroyers, Atlantic Fleet.

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Wooding. Robert R., {Lt. Cdr. CEC-USN). U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Pauli, Robert H., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) , Naval Operations, Navy Dept.

Boyum, John H., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . N A S , Patuxeni River, Md. Jackson, John J., Jr., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations.

Demetree, Joseph, (Lt. Cdr, U S N ) . Fleet Air, Jacksonville.

1941 Sec'y, Lt. Cdr. Charles W. Styer. Jr., U S N , 3903 Jocelyn St., N.W., Washington, D. C.

R. E. LEARY, (Lt. Col. USA) reports a change of address to 403 W. Thornapple St., Chevy Chase 15, Md. ALAN RAY, (Lt. Cdr. USN) informs us that his address is now AA & GM Br., T.A.S., Fort Bliss, Tex. R. J. REID, Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN) is now on duty at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, Calif.

WILSON E. HUNT, (Maj. USMC) writes that he is leaving Quantico for duty at Treasure Island, Marine Barracks, San Francisco, Calif.

WILLIAM J. NORTH, (Lt. Cdr. USN) and Mrs. North are the proud parents of a daughter, Johanna Clementine, born at U. S. Naval Hospital, Oakland, Calif., 27 Sept.

1948.

KENNETH M. TEBO, (Lt. Cdr. USN) reports a change of address, FASRon 117, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

CHARLES L. FEARS, (Lt. Cdr. USN) gives as his address, CNO-OP 32, Mail and Dispatch Section, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. " 1 9 4 1 WASHINGTON N E W S L E T T E R "

and wife have had a marvelous time traveling all over Europe while Chuck shows the old Navy form on the Oxford basketball and lacrosse teams—and at his age too. He invites any classmates passing his way to drop in for a free tout of old Oxford.

Incidentally, Dave Jackson, presently here in the Bureau of Ships, is hoping to join Chuck next year. Dave has been selected to compete in his district in Arkansas for the Rhodes scholar appointment.

Joe Taussig informs me that Pat Fleming dropped in to see him the other day, making an impressive sight with his Air Force Lt. Col. outfit on, complete with Navy wings. Air Corps wings, and ribbons from here to there.

Pat's enjoying his duty at Wright Field, Ohio.

Speaking of Lt. Colonels, Dick Leary has recently departed from Washington for a twoyear tour of duty in England—maybe he and Chuck Merdinger will get together for a spot of tea and chatter.

The wives of the group here in Washington are planning our next party. So far no date has been set. However, I hope to get the news early enough to publish in SHIPMATE so that all hands can arrange their trips to Washington accordingly.

Few orders have come through in the past few months; the only changes I know are Maj. Robert L. Leasure, USMC, to Phib.

War. Sch., Jr. Crs., MCS, Quantico, Va. Aubrey D. Engle, to Fleet Training Center, Naval Base, Pearl Harbor.

Maj. Robert L. Schrier, USMC, to FMF, Western Pacific.

I'd be happy to hear from any classmates who have intetesting news to tell. I promise a reply, via a newsletter, if nothing else.

Until next month,

As to the last census taken recendy in this pan of the country, the following breakdown shows a healthy percentage of our class is here in the Washington area.

Washington—46 service—3 civilians.

DICK FOSTER, Quantico—5 service.

Rm. 4421, BuShips, Baltimore—3 service—1 civilian.

Navy Dept., Wash., D. C. Annapolis—14 service.

Chincoteague—1 service.

Reid, Richard J., Jr., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . Mare Island That's a grand total of 72, so for those who Naval Shipyard, Mare Island, Vallejo, Calif.

Graham, Harold L., Jr., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . Staff, have never had shore duty in this area, you Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet. can figure out your chances. The lone soul Waters. George C , Jr., (Lt. Cdr. SC-USN). Bureau of Ordnance. from over Eastern Shore way in Chincoteague is none other than Jack Kennedy, who has managed to find his way to the Army-Navy Countty Club for our last two luncheons.

1942 Bill Henning, one of our recent confirmed Sec'y, Lt Cdr. R. S. Day, U S N , bachelors here in Washington, has taken the P. O. Box 7100, Apex Station, Washington 4, D. C. step and was married 29 Oct. to Miss Madge McCrady of Charleston, S. C. Still remaining DOUGLAS C. PLATE, (Lt. Cdr. USN) outside the family fold are Bob Hayler, Hoke is on duty in USS YELLOWSTONE, c/o FPO, Sisk, and Clay Mitchell. The three "hold- New York, N. Y. outs" hole up at 3203 N. Glebe Rd., ArlingROY J. ROBISON, (Lt. Cdr. USN) reton, Va. ports his address changed to 114 McKendree Willie Hunt, who has been handling the Ave., Annapolis, Md. PX at Quantico, informed me recently that RALPH G. JOHNS, Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN) he is on his way West for a change of duty.

Poor Willie and Lollie will be isolated on a and Mrs. Johns are happy to announce the very small island in a large body of water— birth of a daughter, Carolyn, born at U. S. Treasure Island, I think it's called in San Fran- Naval Hosp., Oakland, Calif., 2 Oct. 1948. cisco Bay. This should happen to me!!

A. G. HAMILTON, Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN) Chuck Merdinger took up Chuck Fears' re- reports from A A & GM Br., Box 717, T.A.S., cent challenge of being the fitst parent in the Fort Bliss, Tex. class of a child born on foreign soil. Fears' JOHN W. HENRY, (Lt. Cdr. USN) daughter was recently bom in Turkey. Chuck writes that his address is Staff CincNelm, M. wrote me a fine letter from Oxford where Navy 100, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. he is Rhodes scholating. He wants all hands JACK MILTON JAMES, (Lt. Cdr. USN) to know, Fears in particular, that his first daughter was born in Panama and his second and Mrs. James became the ptoud parents daughter in England. The Chucks seem to of a son, John Snyder, on 22 September 1948 have the foreign market cornered. Merdinger at the Pensacola Naval Hospital, Pensacola,

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Fla. They have made their home at 106 Lemhurst Rd., Pensacola, Fla. GERALD J. SCOTT, (Lt. Cdr. USN) advises us that his address is now 66 2nd St, Waterford, N. Y. HAROLD E. RICE, (Lt. Cdr. USN) and Mrs. Rice wish to announce the birth of a son, Richard Michael, born at Fort Clayton Station Hospital, C. Z., 1 October 1948.

K. P. KINARD, (Lt. Cdr. USNR) writes that he is now a permanent resident at 301 West 51st St., Kansas City, Mo. D. G. ADAMS, Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN) gives his correct address as 4150 Gion Ave., San Jose, Calif.

JOHN T. HILL, (Maj. USMC) requests that his address be changed to R.F.D., Rectory, Va. CHARLES A. SMYLIE, IV, is living at 5 Devon Blvd., Devon, Pa. R. M. PALMER, (Lt. Cdr. USNR) sends his address c/o Hevi Duty Electric Co., Jersey City, N. J. HENRY J. WOESSNER, (Maj. USMC) is on duty with the 2nd Marine Division, FMF, Camp Lejeune, N. C. MARSDEN S. BLOIS, Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN) writes from 3747 La Calle, Palo Alto, Calif.

Dear Admiral Coney: The Class of 1942 lost a very well-known classmate this past month and the Navy lost a valuable ofiicer when Maj. Jack E. Shedaker, Jr., USMC, crashed on 11 Oaober near Pensacola, Fla., while on maneuvers with VMF 212 MAG 14. The flowers sent on behalf of the class served as an inadequate tribute at his funeral in Burlington, N. J., on 18 October.

He will be ever in the thoughts of his classmates and the void created by his passing will not be filled in this generation.

Unformnately, Jack had never filled in his class questicjnnaire so I am unable to furnish any additional information on his widow or children (although I believe there were three of the latter).

The Jerry Clarkes (Lt. Comdr. J. E. Clarke, i n , and Beverly) announced the birth of a daughter, Susan Clarke, on 30 September 1948 —their first child. Jerry is stationed on board POMODON at San Diego, Calif.

The wives of the Class of '42 have been organizing in the Washington-Annapolis area and have held three bridge luncheons to date.

The first was held at the North Severn OflScers' Club on 21 September with Mrs. E. F. Gallagher, Mrs. Raymond Wiggins, and Mrs. W. D. Spiegel—all of Annapolis—^as hostesses. The second luncheon was held at the Army-Navy Country Club in Arlington on 19 October.

Mrs. M. G. Lee and Mrs. R. L. Workman of Washington and Mrs. H. L. Terry of Annapolis were the hostesses. While only 16 attended the first luncheon in Annapolis (two wives having made the trip down from Washington) 35 attended the second luncheon with a fairly even representation from both groups.

Cocktails and conversation were served prior to luncheon in the North Dining Room of the Army-Navy Club. Mrs. George Mahler won top honors and the prize. A third luncheon was held in Annapolis on 9 November (today) at the North Sevem Club with Mrs. E. J. Rosenberg and Mrs. J. N. Behan of Annapolis and Mrs. D. C. Reed of Washington as hostesses. No further details are available on this third luncheon.

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Bryant. He is stationed with Composite Squad- Winslow. Edward H,, (Lt, Cdr, U S N ) . USS ron FIVE at NAS Moffett Field. He has reSEQUOIA (AG 23).

Raymond C , (Lt. Cdr, U S N ) . Assistant sumed his earlier status as a bachelor in com- McGrath, Naval Attache and Assistant Naval Aattache for pany with several others of the class. ApparAir. Caracas, Venezuela. ently the Republicans are not the only ones Nye. Robert D.. (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . Bureau of Aeronautics. Navy Dept, who have suffered reversals in their domestic Kane, John D. H.. Jr.. (Lt, Cdr, U S N ) . N-ival Operations. plans. Obie had seen Bob Mottern (Aetology Lee A., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) Bureau of Officer), Steve Riordan and Leon Culjat Garland, Ordnance. (weather squadron VP-23), W. O. Backus and Jakie O'Neil (VP-24), Bee Weems (Flight Test). and Dick Curtis (one of the new Con1943 stitution pilots) at NAS Patuxent earlier in Sec'y, M r . Robert W. Besch, October.

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Pearl Babb (Tom Babb's widow) wrote from 92t2 Centennial Ave., Apt. 18, GloucesJACK G. HUDSON, (Lt. USN) has reter, Mass., in regards to getting some ArmyNavy tickets. If anyone can help, please let me ported for duty aboard the USS SEA OWL know! Pearl has two childten, Sharon and (SS 405), c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. JOSEPH A. LOVINGTON is now at die Tom, Jr. The latter was born shortly after Postgraduate School, U. S. Naval Academy, Tom was declared missing on ESCOLAR. Annapolis, Md. R. J, Robison announces the birth of a son, FRANK N. HEYER, Jr., (Lt. USN) adJames Phillip, on 25 October 1948 at the vises us that his address has changed to 8000 Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Md., their second Newell Court, Silver Spring, Md. son.

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Howard Cole is with ComAirLant at NAS Norfolk, and passes on the word that a third child, James Howard, was born on 5 October 1948. He has a brother three and a sister fifteen months old.

R. I. Maddox has resigned from the Navy and is an Associate Research Physicist for California Research Corporation, La Habra, Calif.

His address is 10921 Carmenita Road, Whittier, Calif. Dick is married and has one child, Danielle Javerhat, born 3 April 1947.

George Halverson is stationed on Norton Sound and his first son and second child was born on 1 June 1948. The newcomer is George Henry, and his sister is Mary Patricia, age 3.

A. T. Burke has resigned from the Navy and is with the U. S. Navy Electronics Laboratory in San Diego. Their second son, Timothy, was born 21 September 1948.

Lt. Comdr. R. G. Johns has taken over the job of Aide to Commandant Twelfth Naval District, San Francisco. On 2 October 1948 their third child, Carolyn, made her debut in the world. She has a sister, Judy, age 4, and a brother, Ray, age 2.

Jack Crawford reports from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard that there is a likely concentration of '42 in that area. They celebrated their reunion on 15 September with a cocktail party at the Officers Club there. Attending were George and Beryl Folta (MEDREGAL), Bill and Pat Cross (Phila. Naval Shipyard), Doug and Nina Powell (Adantic Reserve Fleer), Bunky Herndon (Atlantic Reserve Fleet), George Halvorsen (NORTON SOUND), Sloan and Mrs. Rankin (USS MANCHESTER), E. G. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. (MANCHESTER), Bob Knox (Naval Boiler and Turbine Lab), Perry and Mrs. Johnson (Phila. Naval Shipyard), and Jack. Invited, but not attending, were Harb Hill (ROANOKE), Quint Pierce (civilian, Springfield, Pa.), Dave Honan (civilian. Media, Pa.), Swampy Clements (civilian, Media, Pa.), and Charlie Allsopp (ROCHESTER). Hal Wynne is now in Philadelphia attached to the Organized Submarine Reserve in the District Oflfice.

Have had several other letters pass through my hands recendy, but will try to pick up all the loose threads next month.

Sincerely, R. 'S. DAY, Class Secretary.

DECEMBER, 1948

B. S. UMBARGER, (Lt. USN) reports his mailing ad.dress is Box 705, Kaneohe, Oahu, T. H. ROBERT H. BEAVER, (Lt. USN) and Mrs. Beaver wish to announce the birth of a daughter, Barbara Craig, on last 18 May. GERALD W. CLARKE informs us of his address, 6161/2 Eaton Sr, Key West, Fla. JOHN M. BARRETT, (Lt. USN) writes from 1234 1st St., Imperial Beach, Calif.

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1944 Sec'y, Lt. Gene Goudie, U S N , VF-4B, Naval A i r Station, Norfolk 11, Va.

GEORGE H. MAHONEY, (Lt. USN) has reported for duty in the USS CusK (SS 348), c/o FPO, San Francisco, Cahf.

E. W. KING writes that he is now a permanent resident at 256 Seymour St., Watertown, N. Y. LOUIS E. BENITEZ, (Lt. USN) reports a change of address to 595 W. California St., Pasadena 2, Calif.

JOHN A. HARKINS, (Lt. USN) gives his new address, Apt. 201, 1024 Barnaby Terrace, S. E., Washington, D. C. W. B. STANARD, (Lt. USN) advises of his present address, 2 Greve Rd., Navy Point, Pensacola, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Stulz have the honor of announcing the marriage of their daughtet, Celestia Anita Jocelyn to RICHARD BABSON LINNEKIN, (Lt. USN) Saturday, 16 October 1948 in New York.

DAVID H. BAGLEY, (Lt. USN) gives as his address 854 I St., Coronado, Calif.

ERNEST W. HOLLOWAY, (Lt. USN) reports a new address, ComFair Quonset, Quonset Point, R. I. DONALD VANCE COX, (Lt. USN) and Mrs. Cox of 1802 Ramblewood Rd., Baltimore 14, Md., are happy to announce the birth of a daughter, Jena Claire, on 14 October 1948 at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Md. BEN B. LEVITT, (Lt. USN) now resides at 3 Hamilton Ave., Troy, N. Y.

E. W. KING writes from King's Rest, 455459 Mill St., Watertown, N. Y. FRANK K. DUERST, (Lr USN) sends his address as 407 Parmerton Ave., Temple City, Calif.

HOMER L. GROSSKOPF, Jr., (Lt. USN) is on duty with Staff ComNavPhil, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

HORACE C. HOGAN, Jr., (Lt. USN) and Mrs. Hogan announce the birth of a second daughter, Betty Low, born 4 October 1948 at Reid Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Ind. J. C. LITTLE, (Lt. USN) is on duty at the N.A.S., HU-2, Lakehurst, N. J. W. G. HORTON, (Lt. USN) has reported for duty at the Naval Aux. Air Station, Chincoteague, Va. WILLARD A. POLLARD, III, (Lt. USN) gives as his address, U. S. Postgraduate School, Annapolis, Md. J. R. GOODYKOONTZ, Jt., (Lt. USNR) resides at Box 447, Schenectady, New York.

HENRY S. LAWRENCE, Jr., (1st Lt. USMC) reports that his address is 19 Stewart Sr, Amsterdam, N. Y. JOHN C. KANE, Jr., (Lt. USN) writes that his address is P. G. School, USNA, Annapolis, Md. GAGE LEWIS BAKER, (Lt. USN) gives his address c/o Seripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, Calif.

ROBERT W. NYWELL, (Lt. USNR) has made his home at 75 Garrabrant Ave., Bloomfield, N. J,

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t_> " M A N Y MERRY CHRISTMASES, FRIENDSHIPS, GREAT ACCUMULATION OF CHEERFUL RECOLLECTIONS. AFFECTION ON EARTH. AND HEAVEN AT LAST FOR ALL OF US."

UNITED SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 1600 TWENTIETH STREET. N. W. WASHINGTON 9, D. C. (7) CHARLES W. WAKEFIELD, (Lt. USNR) advises us that his address is 48 Pine St., Scotia, R. D. 4, N. Y. ROBERT B. GUSTAFSON, (Lt. USN) is now stationed in the USS SENNET, in the Canal Zone, and gives his mailing address as P. O. Box 614, Cocoli, Canal Zone.

JOHN W. STRIBLING, Jr., (Lt. USN) writes from 266 King George St., Annapolis, Md. STEWART P. ALEXANDER, Jr., writes from 1105 Knox St., Durham, N. C : "I left the Navy in January 1947 departing from the staff of ComDesRon TWO. At that time 1 had a wife and one son to which another has been added. The older boy is now 3V2 years old and the younget 1 year. Life isn't exactly what it was in the Navy but my family and I have been getting along pretty well as I went into business with my father in his Ford dealership (no cars available). I have kept up with SHIPMATE right along and enjoy reading of the doings of my friends. Pride Brown out of '41 is recruiting officer for my district of the state and I see him fairly often.

Pride and family joined us for the weekend of the Navy-Duke game.

"I would be glad to have any of the boys dfop in to see me at home if they ever get around this section of the country."

ROBERT M. DAMPIER, (Lt. USN) and Mrs. Dampier are the proud parents of ttiplet sons, Kenneth, Craig and Carlton, born at Aiea Naval Hospital, T. H., 15 October 1948.

1945 Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Samuel G. Gorsline, U S N , 827 Bedford Rd., Battle Creek, Mich.

RICHARD M. BICKFORD, (Lt. USMC) gives as his address Division Inspectors Office,

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Second Marine Div., FMF, Camp Lejeune, N. C. B. T. DIBBLE, (Lt. jg USN) reports from B.O.Q., Room 111, Port Hueneme, Cahf.

CHARLES PRIEST, Jr., (Lt. jg USN) writes from aboard the USS GREENFISH (SS 351), U. S. Naval Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor, T. H. JOHN A. SWANK, (Lt. jg USN) gives as his address, BO 2, NAS, Jacksonville, Fla. ROBERT A. CLOSE, (Lr jg USN) advises us that his address is now R.R. # 1 , Milford, Ohio.

W. W. STEVENS, (Lt. jg USN) reports from aboard the USS ALBATROSS (E-AMS 1), Key West, Fla. A. L. BUCK, Jr., (Lt. jg USN) reports the death of his wife, Majorie, on 15 September 1948, at the San Diego County Hospital, due to poliomyelitis. She is also survived by a daughter, Linda Elizabeth, aged 16 months.

ROBERT DELGADO, (Lt. jg USN) is now stationed in the USS MISSISSIPPI (AG 128), c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. ROBERT B. GREELEY is teaching in Long Beach with his permanent residence at 251 Cherry Ave., Apr 17, Long Beach, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Greeley are also happy to announce the birth of a son, Horace Robert, born 2 September 1948.

N. B. BESSAC, (Lt. jg USN) has reported for duty on the USS BUGARA (SS 331), c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

ROBERT M. KNOWLES, (Lr jg USNR) writes from 75-39 Kessel Sr, Forest Hills, Long Island, N. Y. FRANCIS M. OILMAN, II, (Ens. USN) forwards his address, 175 Rock Creek Dr., Greenville, S. C. JOHN HARDIE BALDWIN, Jr., (Deceased). It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. Baldwin on 23 October 1948, in New Orleans, La. WALTER S. ROSE, (Lt. jg USN) is now stationed on the USS BURRFISH (SS 312), U. S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

DONALD C. CURRAN, (Lt. jg USN) and Mrs. Curran are happy to announce the birth of a son, Stephen Donald, born at U. S. Naval Hospital, Oakland, Calif., 13 October 1948.

Lt. Curran is now in Sqdn. VC-5, NAS, Moffett Field, Calif.

Miss Priscilla Alden Dudley, daughter of Capt. Sidney E. Dudley, USN-Ret., Class of 1916, and Mrs. Dudley of Tenney Hill, Kittery Point, Maine, on 2 October, became the bride of Lt. (jg) JULIEN J. L E B O U R G E O I S , USN. (For complete write-up see page 41.)

STANLEY M. HIRSCH writes from 74 McKay Ave., East Orange, N. J. Your Secretary writes: "Not much news from '45 this month. I have a new address from CHUCK PRIEST which he gives as USS GREENFISH (SS 351), U. S. Naval Sub Base, Pearl Harbor. Since my last note, JOHN SWANK and ED MORGAN have drawn up in advanced training in single engines rather than multi engines as pteviously announced.

KEN ALLISON and his wife, Anne, ate the proud parents of a baby daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Toker announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara, to Mr. ALAN G. MAYER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mayer of 1815 Berkshire Drive,

Union. Miss Toker is attending Vassar College. Mr. Mayer is President of the Consolidated Boilet Co. of New Jersey. The wedding is planned for 19th June.

1946 FRED F. FROEHLICH, (Ens. USN) now resides at Mr Pulaski, 111.

BRUCE A. WINNER writes to us from 1072 Main Sr, Stamfoid, Conn.

JOHN B. CASKEY, (Lt. jg USN) reports his address is Box 27, Sr. B.O.Q., N.A.S., JAX # 7 2 , Jacksonville, Fla. BAXTER H. MURPHREE married Dorothy W. Niedfeldt on 27 March 1948 in Washington, D. C. We would be pleased to have any classmates around Washington contact us at 4702 8th Sr, N. W. JOHN J. DOUGHERTY, (Lt. jg USN) is now in the Electtical Engineering Dept., U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. JUSTIN POPA, (Lt. jg USN) informs us of his new address, 2021 Vi S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne, Ind. JOHN P. RUCKEL, (Ens. USN; forwards his address, NAS, VF-ATU 2, Jacksonville, Fla. RICHARD S. MOORE writes his address changed to R.F.D. # 1 , Lenox, Mass.

JOSEPH S. SINCLAIR is now a television consultant and a technical adviser to the manager of the television department. The Outlet Co., Providence, R. I. WILLIAM F. ARMSTRONG, Jr., (Ens. USN) gives his mailing address as 4710 Killam Ave., Norfolk 8, Va. WILSON F. ENGEL, Jr., (Lt. jg USN) writes from 26-8 Garden Lane, Waltham, Mass.: "The Fighting Seventh Company of our plebe and youngster years is well represented here at M.I.T. in the Construction and Engineering course with Wish and Meihe, '44, Beirl and Swainson, '45, Lakey, '47, and myself. Our company is well represented by Sam Bassett, Saul Levine, and Leo Lyons in the Electronics group. Other members of the Class of '46 in the Construction and Engineering group are R. J. Leuschner, R. P. Hall, George Aroyan, Jack Bayliss, and Norm Geer.

The Class of '45 is represented by Homer Adrianse, Pete Beirl, F. A. Packer, Al Padis, and Gus Swainson. Wish and Meihe, along with many others in '44 are in the senior class now and will graduate next June.

"The Fourth Company Dope sheet seems to have ceased to exist since they are keeping Jack Lynch too busy out there in China. Hope someone will take it up shortly.

"My brother, Gordon, •48B, is at flight training now at Pensacola and reports that the following men of '46, Fourth Company are also there: Dakos, Jim Fisher, Doc Johnson, Ed Kennedy, Jack Loper, and Bill Simpson."

HENRY R. WILSON, (Lt. jg USN) reports that his present address is 40 Rowena Rd., Newton Centre 59, Mass.

GEORGE W. ELLIS sends his address as 3609 Walsh St., Jacksonville 5, Fla. W. G. SPANGLE, (Lr jg USN) and Mrs. Spangle are the proud parents of a daughter, Susan Bodine, born 24 October 1948. Lt. Spangle is at the present time undergoing flight training at U. S. Naval Air Training Base, Pensacola, Fla. Austin, William R., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Air Station, Seattle, Wash.

1947 D O N C. WALLACE, Jr., writes that his address has been changed to Rt. 1, Box 626B, Pottola Rd., Redwood City, California.

D. M. WELLS, (Ens. U S N ) is now stationed on the USS FORREST ROYAL ( D D S " 2 ) , U. S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. W . L. H A R R I S , Jr., (Ens. U S N ) reports his address as B.O.Q., 6 0 0 , N A S , Pensacola, Fla. E D W A R D S. M c G E H E E , (Ens. U S N ) gives his address as USS PCE 9 0 0 , c / o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

ROBERT L. A M E L A N G is now living at 1636 E. Coldspring Lane, Baltimore, Md. E D W A R D C. GUILLOT, Jr., (Ens. U S N ) advises us that his address is 7826 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 18, La. H. J. ESTEEM A N , (Ens. U S N ) and Mrs. Estelman announce the bitth of a son, Stephen Michael, on 10 October 1948 at Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth, Va. Ens. Estelman's present address is Sqdn. B T U - I B , Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. Capt. H . S. Duckworth, U S N , and Mrs. Duckworth of Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Eloise Kilby Duckwordi, to Ens. R O B E R T E. COWELL, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cowell, of Pittsburgh, Pa.

1948(A) Sec'y, Ens. Leon C. Bramlett. U S N , 538 W. Second St., Qarksdale, .Miss.

J. G. W I C K , (Ens. U S N ) reports that his address has been changed to 3338 Reservoir Rd., N . W . , Washington, D . C. STEPHEN W . PLARR, (Ens. SC, U S N ) is on board the USS PRINCETON ( C V 3 7 ) , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

JAMES L. H A R R I S O N , (Ens. U S N ) is now living at 315 Tinkham St., N e w Bedford, Mass.

I W . D. E N N I S , (Ens. U S N ) is now stationed on board the USS MARIAS ( A 0 5 7 ) , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

W A L T E R L. K R A U S , (Ens. U S N ) and Mrs. Kraus are the proud parents of a son, John Steven, born 19 October 1948.

1948(B) Sec'y, Ens. R. W. Bates, U S N , 211 Prince George St., Apt. B, Annapolis, Md.

ROBERT S C H W O E F F E R M A N N , (Ens. U S N ) advises us that his address is Homoja Village, U S N A , Annapolis, Md. D O N R. ST1EPHENS, (Ens. U S N ) writes that his address is Headlands Rd., Painesville, Ohio.

J E R R Y T. BECKER, (Ens. U S N ) is now on board the USS MISSISSIPPI ( E A G 1 2 8 ) , c/o FPO, Norfolk 1 1 , Va. W . A. K A N A K A N U I , Jr., (Ens. U S N ) is now living at 3530 Orange Ave., San Diego, Calif.

J O H N EVASOVICH, (Ens. U S N ) is now stationed on boatd the USS ASTORIA (CL 9 0 ) , c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

H. T. SETTLE, Jr., (Ens. U S N ) gives his address as B.O.Q., 674-179, N A T B , Pensacola, Fla. T E M A T R A , (Ens. U S N ) writes from the USS O K A N O G A N ( A P A 2 0 0 ) , c / o FPO, Norfolk, Va. L. V. D I L O R E N Z O , ( 2 n d Lt. USMC) now

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resides at 921 Brompton St., Fredericksburg, Va. A N D R E W H. FRAHLER, (Ens. U S N ) has just leported for duty at the Naval Academy for assignment to the Executive Department with likelihood of a baseball coaching job in the spring. H e had been serving in the now decommissioned loWA on the Pacific coast.

Andy was twice elected captain of the Academy baseball team and in his first class year gave u p pitching and concentrated on the outfield. H e helped beat Army in '47 and again in '48 when he wound u p his diamond career with a grand slam home run against West Point.

In Annapolis on a weekend visit was Ens. R O N N I E B U R T O N , now on duty in the carrier MIDWAY. Ronnie pitched superb baseball during '47 and '48 and while not a varsity basketball stat he kept plugging hard during two seasons with the one and only reward: H e played in the game against Army at West Point last June, making his contribution toward a Navy victory.

L. J. G.

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mally untouched. The permanent fumishings are all gifts to the Association while the temporary furnishings were purchased with funds which were raised through the giving of special parties, the chartering of busses for the Baltimore football games and the revenue derived from the charges made for the use of certain looms for wedding receptions, cocktail parties given by individuals, etc.

Alumni House as a club is now practically self supporting. T h e office space does not of course bring in any revenue while it must bear a proportional share of the administrative charges made against the House; but the remainder of the House is paying its own way. This is made possible by the patronage in part of visiting Alumni, to a greater extent by the revenue received from our participation in the activities connected with class reunions, but our steady and most fruitful source of revenue is derived from the constant use of the facilities of Alumni House by our Alumni living in Annapolis and their families. Alumni who are away from Annapolis need have no fear that a constant drain is being imposed upon our general fund to support a club for the benefit of the select few.

Those who use the House are paying for its continuance and if our patronage increases at its present gratifying rate, this activity will shortly be making a substantial contribution to our national treasury.

Death has taken Admiral Gannon and has deprived us of the benefit of his tireless efforts and leadership but we are formnate in securing the services of Admiral Bryson Bruce as the new Chairman of the House Committee with Captain Norgaard as his deputy. Under their capable management our Alumni can be assured that Alumni House will continue to prosper.

T h e Bulletin Board {Continued from page 23) Europe. Toastmaster was Asst. Prof. Frank E. Duddy, Jr., with Asst. Prof. John P. Boatman attending.

Rights and Benefits of Naval Veterans T h e N e w "Navy Manual of Veterans Information"—375 pages of comprehensive data on the rights and benefits of naval veterans and active duty personnel—has been distributed to all ships and stations.

This Manual, a publication of the Civil Readjustment Branch, BuPers, is designed to serve as the official Navy guide to the solution of the many ptoblems of former men and women of the Naval Service and of those veterans still on active duty. As such it will be used by Civil Readjustment personnel in the field and by all others within the Navy charged with the handling of veterans' problems.

Material included in the Manual of particular interest to SHIPMATE readers deals with retirement, retainer pay and pensions. Fleet Reserve, and benefits for dependents and survivors. Other subjects covered are discharges, separation documents, records, uniform regulations, decorations, unsettled pay accounts, mustering-out pay, and eligibility for such veterans' rights and benefits as education and training, eremployment, loans, and readjustment allowances. There is a particularly helpful section on State rights and benefits. In addition, the Naval Reserve is given thorough coverage and a directory of Navy offices and civilian agencies is provided.

A special section lists veterans legislation in handy topical foim.

As the need arises, the Manual will be amplified and amended by supplements designed to keep the information up-to-date. T h e first of these is now in preparation by the Civil Readjustment Branch and will be sent to all ships and stations and other Manual addresses.

For those who wish to obtain a personal copy, the new Manual can be purchased for $1.50 per copy from the Supeiintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D . C.

State Senator W i l b u r R. Dulin was guest of the Sixth Battalion, with M i d s h i p m a n ' Richard G. Greenwood, Green Bay, Wis., leading the symposium on the workings of military and civil law. Asst. Prof. Haney H .

Bell, Jr., was toastmaster, and attending was Prof. Charles L. Crane, Jr. Capr Harry A. Baldridge, U S N ( R e t . ) , Director of the Naval Academy Museum, was guest of the Fourth Battalion dinner at which Assoc. Prof. Neville T. Kirk was toastmaster.

Asst. Prof. Frederick G. Holaham attended.

Midshipman Roy R. Grayson, Oklahoma City, led the symposium on the traditions and meaning of the several war memorials located in the Yard.

Mr. John W . W h i t m o r e , Red Cross Chairman, was guest of the Third Battalion, with Prof. Henry F. Sturdy master of ceremonies.

Asst. Prof. Wilson L. Heflin attended. T h e colonial history of Annapolis and its meaning to the Navy was the topic of discussion, led

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by Midshipman John P. Howe of Portland. America at Cleveland on 4-6 Nov. Ore. The National Electronics Conference, held Comdr. Louis J. Gulliver, USN (Ret.) was in Chicago on 3-6 November, was attended guest of the Second Battalion dinner with by Professors G. Robert Giet and Robert C. H. Prof. Hope H. Lumpkin, toastmaster, and Wheelet, and about a dozen professors from Midshipman Wayne L. Hall, Miller, S. D., the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Deleading the program on the summer practice partments. cfuise. The same evening, Lt. Comdr. John Comdr. William W. Hollister, head of the B. Ritch was guest of the First Battalion, with Department of Aeronautical Engineering, PG Midshipman James W. Hanson, Zeigler, 111., School, and Prof. Wendell L. Coates of the in charge of the symposium. same department, visited aeronautical facilities The Naval Academy German Club honored at the U. S. Naval School, General Line, at Assoc. Prof. Michael H. Vavra, Department Monterey, Calif., and conferred with authoriof Aeronautics, Naval Postgraduate School, at ties of the California Instimte of Technology dinner, when Midshipman Warren P. Vosse- regarding various postgraduate courses. ier of Bloomfield, N. J., was in charge of the Comdr. A. L. Baird, of the Bureau of Aerogroup of eighteen midshipmen from the nautics, Washington, D. C , addressed officer Second, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Battalions students of the PG School this past month taking part in the after-dinner speaking pro- on "Functions of the Power Plant Including gram.

Current Engine Development." This was the The French Club had as their guest Comdr. fifth in a series of ten special lectures to be Dana B. Cushing, Executive Officer, Depart- given by officer personnel from the Bureau. ment of Foreign Languages, when MidshipThe Naval Engineering Experiment Station man Howard I. Laniado, New York Ciry, led again represented the Navy Department at the the group of eighteen midshipmen.

Annual Exhibition of the National Metal ConThe Trustees of the Naval Academy gress, which highlighted the progress of AmerAliunni Association were visitots at the Na- ican Meral Industries and presented the latest val Academy the latter part of October, when products of outstanding firms. The exhibition they were greeted by the Supeiintendent in was held in the Exhibition Hall and Commerfront of the Administration Building shortly cial Museum, Philadelphia, recently. before noon. The group witnessed the MidThe Navy Department exhibit showed the shipmen noon meal formation and then latest developments in welding procedures and lunched with the Brigade. testing of welds. It was designed by the engiFollowing visits to various departments, neers of the Station's welding laboratory, who the trustees were guests of Admiral Holloway represented the local station. at a reception in the Superintendent's Quarters.

LECTURES Visiting the Naval Hospital recently was On the program of special lectures to the Dr. Trygve Iversen, Deputy Health Commissioner of Norway, who was accompanied by First Class for the month of December were Dr. William J. French, Health Commissioner Mr. Wallace Everette Pratt, National Security of Anne Arundel County. The party was es- Resources Board, who talked on the subject corted on a tour of rhe Hospital and had "Petroleum Resources of the United States" lunch there with Capt. Benjamin H. Adams, the night of 3 Dec. in Mahan Hall.

On Friday night, 10 Dec, Governor WilCommanding Officer. liam Preston Lane, Jr., of Maryland, discussed Mr. Charles C. Peterson, nationally known billiard trick-shot artist, entertained billiard "The Constitution."

Rear Admiral Charles B. Momsen, USN, enthusiasts at the Naval Academy with a demAssistant Chief of Naval Operations (Underonstration of his skill with the cue stick recently in MacDonough Hall. He is holder of sea Warfare) lecmred on "Developments in Undersea Warfare" on 17 December. a number of National billiard titles.

Starting off the lecmres for the New Year will be Mr. John Mason Brown, associate EDUCATIONAL editor and dramatic critic, Saturday Review At the opening meeting of the Sigma XI of Literature, who will talk on the subject club of the Naval Postgraduate School, Dr. A. "Seeing Things" the night of Friday, 7 January.

G. Christie of Johns Hopkins Universiry spoke Dr. Clark Drouillard Goodman, Associate on "This Changing World." He pointed out that in the next few years the problems regard- Professor of Physics, MIT, will talk on "Nuing water and electric power must be worked clear Science and Engineering" the night of out and spoke of the critical situation in many 14 January. parts of the country due to the subterranean water level which has been dropping constantly.

Asso. Prof. Ernest K. Gatcome and Asst.

Prof. Roy W. Prowell of the Naval Postgraduate School faculty attended the 9 Nov. conference at Essington, Pa., of Westinghouse Electric Plant engineers. The conference was relative to the development of certain Mechanical Engineering courses taught at the PG School.

A special performance on the "Mysteries of Electricity" was held by the Department of Electrical Engineering on 5 Nov. in Sampson Hall for the Cub Scouts of Annapolis. Comdr.

John G. Spangler, Executive Officer, was in charge of arrangements.

Asso. Prof. Lawrence R. Kinsler of the Physics Department, PG School, attended the annual meeting of the Acoustical Society of

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NAVY ART EXHIBITION The U. S. Naval Academy Museum Loan Exhibition of paintings by personnel of the Severn River Naval Command was shown in the lobby of the Naval Academy Museum, of which Capt. Harry A. Baldridge, USN-(Ret.), is director. Fifty-seven paintings, ranging from simple portraits to landscape and tropical sunset scenes were on display.

Among those exhibiting their work were Lt. Comdr. Charles A. Hoffman, Mrs. John H. GriflSn, Mrs. James J. Southerland, Miss Alice Crenshaw, Mrs. Carlyl J. Hoffer, Mr. William Gantt, Mrs. Lindsay Sacrey, Mrs. John F. Duffell, Lt. Comdr. Vining A. Sherman, Mrs. Ira Gorrell, Mrs. Robert J. Carter, Lr Robert J. Carter, Mrs. Clay Raney, Mrs. George A. Lyle, Mr. Herbert W. Davey, Mrs.

B. J. Lofland, Mr. Warren Smith, Mrs. Arthur G. Harrison, Mrs. L. W. Bailey and Mr. Hamilton Jackson.

The idea for the exhibition was conceived and arranged for by Mr. James A. Coghlan, Chief Museum Aide.

Captain Baldridge represented the Naval Academy on Sunday, 24 Oct., at the special opening of the All-Navy Memorabilia Exhibition of Naval Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. The exhibition ran for five weeks. Some sixty-four items were displayed from the Naval Academy Museum, covering work from 1775 through World War I. CONCERT The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, with Reginald Stewart, conductor, opened the first of the Naval Academy Concert Series the night of Saturday, 20 November, at 8:30 in Dahlgren Hall. On the program were Ballet Suite, 'The Wise Virgins," by Bach-Walton; Symphony in D Minor, by Cesar Franck; Fantasia for Strings, by Peter Mennin; Suite from the ballet "The Nutcracker," by Tchaikowsky. Mr. Stewart has been guest conductor of such orchestras as the New York Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic, the N.B.C., the B.B.C., the Detroit, Chicago, and many others.

The Academy Concert Committee is headed

by Capt. Rollo N. Norgaard, head of the Department of Foreign Languages. He is assisted

by Lt. Comdr. William E. Fly, secretary; Senior Prof. Royal S. Pease, production manager; Comdr. Joseph A. McHenry, stage manager; Asso. Prof. Henry W. Drexel, treasurer and publicity; Comdr. Everett P. Wuebbens, Asso. Prof. Donald C. Gilley, and Midshipman Lucien Capone, Jr., music editor of the LOG. The program for the Series includes the National Male Quartet, on Saturday, 8 January; Miss Gladys Swarthout, Samrday, 5 February, and Miss Iva Kitchell, comic dancer, Samrday, 12 March.

Plans are now underway to present for the second time the combined Naval Academy choir and that of Hood College, Frederick* Md., in a combined presentation of Handel's "Messiah," the night of Samrday, 18 December, and afternoon of Sunday, 19 December, in the Naval Academy Chapel.

DRAMA The Naval Academy Women's Club, under the sponsorship of the Annapolis Chamber of Commerce, is presenting George Kelly's "The Torch Bearers," the nights of 8, 9-11 December in Mahan Hall. Mrs. Leon F. Brown is producer of the play, which is a comedy in thtee acts.

In speaking of the ptoduction at the recent meeting of the club, Mrs. Norgaard, president, read a lettet from Admiral Holloway, in which he said . . . "I was much impressed and pleased last year when the Naval Academy Women's Club joined forces with the Chamber of Commerce and the business men of Annapolis to produce a play for the benefit of the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund. By so doing, you have proved a most pleasant and effective means of enabling people of the community to contribute to this worthy charity. It is most beneficial to us all for you to join with these civilian groups in any common civic enterprise. Although this type of activity is not an official one, I assure you that you can count on my full approval and support for such further efforts."

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1937 held forth in the House on Saturday, 13 Nov., when a number of out-of-towners came over for the affair. H a m , turkey and assorted hot canapes loaded the tables during the cocktail hour, and later dancing and dinner was enjoyed in the N o r t h Severn Officers' Club.

Over from Washington were Comdr. and Mrs. T. H. Moore, Comdr. and Mrs. T. D .

Davis, Comdr. and Mrs. Clifford Messenheimer, and from Quantico, Lt. Col. and Mts. Guy Norter and Lt. Col. and Mrs. J. R. Liorette. From Patuxent were Comdr. and Mrs. Charles Minter and Comdr. and Mrs. J. L. Nielson.

Mrs. Eugene P. Rankin, wife of Comdr.

Rankin, and Mrs. Sicon E. Raney, wife of Comdr. Raney, were in charge of arrangeALUMNI HOUSE ments.

Comdr. William J. Lederer, U S N , member Members of Tau Omicron Phi meet every \ of the Class of 1936, was guest speaker at the Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the House, [meeting of the Annapolis Branch, National and these days they'te busy making sctap books * League of American Pen W o m e n , on Wednes- for St. Gabriel's Convalescent H o m e and plan(day, 10 November, in the House. H e is head ning Thanksgiving baskets for the needy. : of the Magazine and Book Section, Public President of T O P is Betsy Rogers, with i Relations, Washington, D . C. Dorothy Emery, vice president; Jackie Weber, Author of a number of articles appearing secretary; Alice Crenshaw, tteasurer, and Betty in such leading magazines as the Saturday Schumacher, corresponding secretary.

T h e Sunday evening cocktail parties are Evening Post. Comdr. Lederer is widely known •for his recent story appearing in This Week continuing in the House, held every other j which related how -he taught his wife to t u n Sunday.

A bridge luncheon for wives of the Medical i her house like a battleship . . . and which, inCorps officers was held in the House on cidentally, will be made into a movie.

Attending the meeting with the Commander Wednesday, 17 Nov., with Mrs. William Harwas a close friend, Lt. Comdr. Burke Wilkin- grave in charge of arrangements. About thirty [ son, U S N R , an author with Littie, Brown and guests attended.

Ensign Peter Crawford, USN, who is taking ; Co. connections.

A number of Navy wives are active in the a refresher flying course at the NAAS, JacksonPen W o m e n , including the corresponding sec- ville, was a guest this month of his parents, \ retary, Mrs. D o n Pardee Moon, widow of Rear Comdr. and Mrs. A. D . A. Crawford of Han! Admiral Moon, U S N ; Mrs. W i l l i a m H . Du- over street. Mrs. Crawford is hostess at Alumni ; vail, wife of Capt. Duvall, U S N , who is hos- House. : pitality chairman; Mrs. H u b e r t Hayter, widow NAVY WIVES of Comdr. Hayrer, U S N , program chairman; Brig. Gen. Bonner Fellers, USA, WashingMrs. Robert S. Mandelkorn, wife of Comdr.

Mandelkorn, U S N , chairman of the writer's ton, D . C , will be guest speaker at the meet: workshop. And Mrs. Raymond Swartz, presi- ing of the Naval Academy W o m e n ' s Club to ; dent, wife of Navy's wresding coach, and Miss be held Tuesday afternoon, 7 D e c , in the Elizabeth Clarke, daughter of Rear Admiral N o t t h Severn Officers' Club. Mrs. Rollo N . ' and Mrs. W . P. O. Clarke, who is recording Norgaard will preside.

General Fellers' talk will be on foreign afI secretary.

Are you interested in finding a house . . . fairs. During the recent war, he was in charge I and who i s n ' t . . . within one block of the city of campaigns for the African Desert and South i of Annapolis? A house with seven bedrooms Pacific areas. For his work as psychological , and three and a half baths . . . a house which warfare officer against Japan, he was awatded ! would make one a big roomy home . . . or you the Oak Leaf Cluster of DSM. From 1936-38 I could turn into apartments . . . or rent rooms, he was on the staff of General Douglas MacArthur, when the Philippine Army was estabI as investment property? lished, and he rejoined the General's staff in If so, contact the Housing Committee of 1943, serving until 1946. In 1943 he was a f the Alumni Association, located at 2931 Marymember of the planning group OSS. land Avenue, about it . . . it's located in a deA luncheon for the guest of honor, the offi! sirable residential district.

The Housing Committee is standing by to cers and standing committee chairmen will I help with your housing problems—headaches precede the meeting, and a tea will conclude l a n d all—so if you have trouble in locating the afternoon.

A food show highlighted the Thursday, I something in or near Annapolis, let them 11 Nov. meeting of the Women's Club of [know. the Naval Postgraduate School held in the T h e Music Appreciation G r o u p of the Naval Officers' Town Club. Miss Doris Meyers of I Academy W o m e n ' s Club met Monday, 15 Nothe Consolidated Gas and Electric Company, fvember, in the House, with Mrs. Charles C. Baltimore, demonstrated the food preparations ' Torrance, program chairman, in charge of a and members sampled the results. very interesting program.

Mrs. Ford L. Wilkinson, who with Dean Mrs. Kenneth Palmquist played a number Wilkinson is leaving Annapolis soon, was of piano selections by the modern composer presented with a gift by the club president, . Bartok, and a review of H. W . Heinsheimer's Mrs. C. V. O. Terwilliger. book, Magosozier in F. Sharp, was given by During the tea hour, Mrs. William W .

Mrs George H. Lee. Recordings of modern Hollister was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. music were heard. Mrs. Paul M. Beadle is Wendell Coates and Mrs. J. M. P. W r i g h t chairman of the group. pouted.

Members of the Naval Academy U a s s of

T h e cast is made u p of Mrs. Ann Scott, wife of Lt. Comdr. Robert L. Scon; Mrs. Virginia Bays, wife of Rear Admiral John L. Bays; Mrs. Jeanne Bryan, wife of Lt. Comdr. Bryan; Mrs. Emily Raaen, wife of Capt. John Raaen, USA; Mrs. Martha Cabiness, widow of Comdr.

Cabannis, U S N , and Mrs. John R. Moore.

In the male roles ate Comdr. William J. ^ Giles, Comdr. Joseph A. Dodson, Lt. (jg) [Donald Baumgartner, Ensign Jack Stufflebeam, [Mr. Robert Bicker and Mr. Ted Williams.

On the casting committee were Prof. Royal I s . Pease, Capt. Leon F. B r o w n — w h o is direcJ t o r of the play, and Lt. Marie Kelleher, who I is assistant producer. Assistant director is Mrs. I William Hodges, wife of Lt. Comdr. Hodges.

DECEMBER, 1948

A demonstration of Christmas decotations and arrangements was given by Mrs. Charles F. Peace of Round Bay at the meeting of the Naval Academy Garden Club held on Tuesday, 16 November in the home of Mrs. W i l liam W . Hargrave, Porter Road.

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The thirteenth birthday of Holly Hollister was observed Saturday, 13 Nov. in the home of her parents, Comdr. and Mrs. William W .

Hollister of Perry Circle.

Luncheon and the theatre were enjoyed by a group of young friends, including Betsy Schmidt, Sharon Westhofen, Betsy Morrill, Roxey Wagner, Mary Valandingham, Cnythia Craig and Sandra Pirie.

BETROTHED Vice Admiral and Mrs. John L. McCrea of Honolulu announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Meredith McCrea, to Lt. Comdr. Richard Martin Niles, U S N , the son of Mrs. Elmer K. Niles and the late Lt. Comdr.

Niles of Boston. N o date has been set for the wedding.

Miss McCrea is a graduate of Georgetown Visitation Convent, Washington, D . C. She also studied voice in Philadelphia under W i l m a Mierelle, wife of Capt. George Campbell, USN. The McCrea family has resided in Makalapa since Admiral McCrea assumed his present duties as Deputy Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet, in January.

Lt. Comdr. Niles is a graduate of Roxbury Latin School, West Roxbury, Mass., and of the U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1940. H e is at present Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Admiral D e W i t t C. Ramsey, Commander in Chief Pacific and U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sidney Moore of W i n chester, Md., announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Barbara Jeanne Moore, to Ensign William Henderson Barton, Jr., U S N , son of Dr. and Mrs. William Henderson Barton of Nashville, Tenn. The wedding will take place the lattet part of January.

Miss Moore attended the Univetsity of Maryland where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Ensign Barton is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1948B. Dr. and Mrs. George C. Basil of River Drive, Bay Ridge, announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Betty Allen Basil, to Ensign William Glade Brendle, U S N , son of Mr. and Mrs. Roley M. Brendle of W i l m i n g ton, Del. The wedding will take place Sunday, 19 December, at 7 o'clock in the Naval Academy Chapel.

Miss Basil attended Maryland College for W o m e n , at Lutherville, Md. Ensign Brendle graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1948-B. WEDDING BELLS Le Bourgeois-Dudley Miss Priscilla Alden Dudley, daughter of C a p t Sidney Everett Dudley, U S N ( R e r ) , and Mrs. Dudley, of Tenney Hill, Kittery Point, Maine, became the bride of Lt. (jg) Julien J. Le Bourgeois, USN, on Saturday, 2 Oct., at the Portsmouth Naval Base Chapel. Chaplain C. Vernon N o r t h r u p performed the candlelight ceremony before an altar adorned with gladioli.

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wore a gown of white satin fashioned with draped off-the-shoidder effect with chantilly lace and a draped skirt. She carried a bouquet of white orchids and stephanotis.

Mrs. Frederic W. Corle, Takoma Park, Md., was matron of honor for her sister. Her gown was of American beauty satin and her bouquet of Corona gladioli.

Lt. Comdr. Richard E. Bowe, USN (Ret.), Annapolis, Md., was best man. Ushets were Lt. (jg) Alfred Copeland, USN, Brookline, Mass., and Lt. (jg) Joseph Falardeaw of Chicago.

A reception followed the ceremony at Greyhaven, the home of the bride's parents.

Mrs. Le Bourgeois was graduated from Southern Seminary, Virginia, and the Katharine Gibbs School in Boston. Before her marriage she was a secretary at the Harvard Law School.

Lt. Le Bourgeois is the son of Mrs. Henry Blow Le Bourgeois, and the late Comdr. Le Bourgeois of Washington, D. C , and New Oileans. He attended the Georgia Military Academy before entering the U. S. Naval Academy, from where he graduated with the Class of 1945. He is now gunnery officer aboard the USS BROWNSON.

Following a wedding trip to Southwest Harbor, Maine, the couple is now at home at Loyola Terrace, Newport, R. I. Bro un-McReynolds Miss Rachel Ewing McReynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Ewing McReynolds of Silver Spring, Md., and Lt. Comdr. William Stewert Brown, USN, son of Col. Sidney Glenn Brown, USA (Ret.), and Mrs. Brown of Bradenton, Fla., were married Friday, 5 November, at a quiet and informal ceremony attended only by the immediate families and a few intimate friends. Following the ceremony held in Washington, D. C , a reception followed in the home of the btide's parents.

Mrs. William Paden of Riverdale, Md., was her sister's artendant. Major William B. Freeman, USMC, was best man.

The bride attended Washington College, Chestertown, Md., and Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. She has been teaching at the Odenton Elementary School.

Lt. Comdr. Brown was graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1942. He is a submariner, having served in both the Atlantic and Pacific areas during the war. He is now on duty in the office of the chief of naval operations.

The former Miss Peters was graduated from Colby Junior College, Mass., and Skidmore College. Ensign Gardiner attended Antioch College before entering the U. S. Naval Academy, from where he graduated in 1946.

Bell-Creech The Chevy Chase Presbytetian Church was the scene of the wedding on Samrday, 6 November, of Miss Nancy Poole Creech, daughter of Capt. Fulton Hunter Creech, USN-(Ret.), and Mrs. Creech of Washington, and Frank Meade Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank John Bell, also of the capitol city.

The cetemony was held at 8 P. M. with Dr. J. Hillman Hollister officiating. A reception followed at the home of the bride's parents.

Mrs. Sandidge of Charlottesville, Va., was her sister's matron of honor, and Miss Mary Anne Bell, a sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. Other attendants included Mrs. Havenstein of Annapolis, a sister of the bride, and Mrs. David Pratt Bell of Washington, a sister-in-law of the btidegroom.

David Pratt Bell served as his brother's best man. Midshipman Fulton Hunter Creech, Jr., brother of the bride, was among the ushers, as were Lt. Paul Leider Havenstein, USN, and Roy Preston Sandidge.

The bride attended Meredith College, Raleigh, N. C. Mr. Bell artended Virginia Military Instimte and George Washington University'. He served for three years in the armed forces and is now engaged in consttuction engineering.

GOINGS ON Captain Frank T. Ward, Commandant of Midshipmen, and Mrs. Ward, entertained at dinner on Friday night, 12 November, for Mr. Thomas Spates of New York, vice-president of General Foods Corporation, who lecmred to the midshipmen of the first class.

Other guests were Admiral and Mrs. Harvey E. Overesch, Mrs. Wilson D. Leggett, Jr., Capt. and Mrs. Rollo N. Norgaard and Capt. and Mrs. Charles L. Freeman.

Capt. Overesch, USN (Ret.) is a former Commandant of Midshipmen.

Members of the Department of Electtical Engineering, and their wives, entertained at cocktails on Thursday evening, 11 November, for Captain William R. Smedberg III, head of the department, and Mrs. Smedberg. The five to seven affair was held in the North Severn Officers' Club, with some 115 guests attending. Mrs. Smedberg, and Miss Claudia Gardiner-Peters Smedberg were presented with gardenia corMiss Janet Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. sages.

James Wilton Peters of Washington, D. C , In charge of arrangements were Lt. Comdr. and Ensign Richard Steven Gardiner, son of Reuben N. Perley, Lt. Comdr. Edward G. Mr. and Mrs. William James Gardiner of Daytona Beach, Fla., were married 6 November in Miller, Lt. Comdr. Harold C. Lank and Asst.

St. Alban's Church, with the Rev. Dr. Charles Prof. Edward J. Cook.

Off to London are Col. and Mrs. Richard T. Warner officiating the 4 o'clock ceremony.

A reception followed at the Kennedy-Warren. Leary . . . the colonel—U. S. Air Force—will The bride, escorted by her father, wore a be on the staff of Admiral Richard L. Conolly, gown of ivory satin and carried a bouquet of USN. Mrs. Leary is the former Virginia Lazenorchids and lilies of the valley. Miss Shitley by, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Peters was her sister's maid of honor, and Lazenby, of Randall Court. bridesmaids were Miss Janet Hutton, New Another daughter of the Lazenbys, Reid York; Miss Barbara Smith, Los Angeles, and McCormick, and husband Lt. Lynde D. McMiss Jean Talbott, Arlington, Va. Cormick, Jr., of King George Street, had as James W. Peters, Jr., was best man for his guests for a day or so this past month his brother. Ushers were Ensigns Chandler L. Von patents, Admital and Mrs. Lynde D. McSchrader, Donald D. Welt, Kenneth B. Fader, Cormick who were en route from Norfolk to John F. Doheny and Richard L. Scott. Also San Francisco where the admiral will be head Lt. (jg) Milan S. Cerstvik. of the 12th Naval District.

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Recently, the Lazenbys and Mrs. William H. Duvall spent a weekend in Norfolk with Captain Duvall, USN, prior to his departure for Northern waters as skipper of the heavy cruiser JUNEAU. Capt. S. K. Groseclose, USN (Ret.) and Mrs. Groseclose of Oak Point Hill, had as their guests recentiy, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Groseclose, Mrs. E. Fishburn Fowlkes and Mrs. Warren Hobble, all of Roanoke, Va. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll S. Alden of Taney avenue had with them for a visit recendy Ensign and Mrs. Elmer H. Khiel of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Kheil, the former Miss Aroostine Riddle, is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Frederick Riddle, and the niece of Dr. Alden. . . .

Mrs. Robert Giet of Ferry Farms has returned to her home after a month's visit with her brother-in-law and sister, Capt. and Mrs. M. E. Eaton at their quarters at the Naval Station in New Orleans, and her mother, Mrs. A. Cary Ellis of Pensacola.

Mrs. Giet was accompanied to New Orleans by her nephew, Peater Eaton, who spent the summer with her and Prof. Giet. . . .

Admiral and Mrs. H. A. Maples and daughter, Ann, of Scottsboro, Ala., and Capt. and Mrs. E. I. McQuiston of New York, have returned to their respective homes following a visit with their aunts, the Misses Jane and Katheryn Feldmeyer of Prince George street. . . .

Capt. and Mrs. Robert S. Quackenbush of Northwest street attended the wedding in November of Miss Aileen Devereux Winslow, daughter of Mrs. Lawrence Lanier Winslow of Washington and Qeveland, and Comdr.

Bonney Macoy Powell USNR, which was held in Cleveland.

Capt. Quackenbush, Director of Naval Photography in Washington, was an usher at the wedding. Comdr. Powell is on duty in the same department. . . .

It was a daughter, Terry Jane, for Lt. and Mrs. James L. Cox of Palau Village, San Francisco. . . . Mrs. Cox is the former Esther Garrett of Annapolis, and is a graduate of University Hospital, Baltimore.

The Officers' Town Club was the scene of the 1940 Class Reunion on Saturday, 6 November, with Mrs. Harvey B. Seim, Mrs. William M. Hodges and Mrs. Harvey O. Vogel in charge of arrangements.

Among those on hand for the cocktails and buffet supper were Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. W. R. Boehm, Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. B. E. Eader, Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. J. L. Greenbacker J-tComdr. and Mrs. M. A. Libbey, Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. M. J. Mulderrig, Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. W. D. Roseborough, Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. R. F. Smith, Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. C. S. Walline and Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. Hugh Woods. . . .

NORTH SEVERN Ever increasing in popularity is the weekly radio program, "The Fleet's In" heard over WASL, Annapolis, every Friday from 11:30 to 12 o'clock noon. Jack Loadman, Yn3, is in charge of the ptogram which includes news of the Severn River Naval Command, music and a five-minute interview.

Recentiy, the newly formed Navy Wives Club was discussed, with Mrs. Gertrude Partridge, vice-president, telling about future plans and the contest going on to name the club.

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WASHIIIIIiTOn KOTES

By Ralph A. Sentman, '25 (One Man's Opinion)

Service Pay Revision

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As we meet the deadline fot this issue of SHIPMATE, we predict that, with the smoke of National elections cleared away, the longawaited report of the Commission on Service Pay will soon be on its way to the 81st Congress. Members of the Commission were scheduled to meet 18 November for the final teview of this report with the Sectetary of Defense and the Secretaries for Army, Navy and Air. The last revisions of this impoitant study were to have been made and the completed report readied for the new Congress. This comprehensive smdy will unquestionably provide the basis for all service pay legislation.

The Retired Officers Association, 1600 20th Street, N.W., Washington 9, D. C , should be complemented on the way they have followed this legislation, and congtatulated on the manner in which they have disseminated this information to their membership and other interested parties.

Predictions For 1 9 4 9 (1) There will probably be no new general veterans' benefits enacted into law in 1949.

(2) Benefit likely to accrue to Nation's World War II Veterans next year will be disbursement of long-awaited National Service Life Insurance dividends, estimates running as high as two billion dollars.

(3) 81st Congress may approve an acrossthe-board cost-of-living increase in compensation and pensions rate. These cosr-of-living increases stand a good chance of ptassage unless prices take a sharp drop.

(4) Favorable action is expected on a bill to boost stamtory income limitations which cover non service-connected pensions to veterans—and their widows and children.

(5) Reintroduction of a bill to increase amount of profit income permitted pension recipients. Such a bill was approved early in the 80th Congress by Committee •— it died • in the House Rules Committee.

On 12 November, Seaman Clarence Magargle, instructor at the Hobby Shop, was on the air, when he told about the newest hobby—metalcraft, which included points on how to make cosmme jewelry.

On 19 November, Henry A. Furmanski, Field Director, American Red Cross, told about the needs in the community.

The newly formed local chapter of the Navy Wives Club elected Mrs. Catherine Murphy, wife of Dental, technician, 1/c. Edward L. Murphy, as president; Mrs. Partridge, wife of Fire, Controlman, 1/c. Frank S.

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(6) Credit Service as a cadet, midshipman or aviation cadet for pay, longevity and retirement purposes will unquestionably be reintroduced into the Congress.

Such a bill was shelved in the last hours of the regular session of the 80th Congress. It was approved by all parties concerned up to the finish line.

Shipping—"M Day" Plan It is reported that a top secret "M Day" Plan is being developed for the U. S. Merchant Fleet. The details of the project are strictly "hush-hush"—but it is tecognized that any plan to get the Merchant Fleet up to combat efficiency faces more than a few problems.

Solving these problems is a joint undertaking of the Army, Navy and Maritime Commission.

It can be said that America's Fleet of close to two thousand privately operated Metchant craft is above the pre-war mark. These ships are modern and are fast enough for at least some defense against submarines. However, the Nation's shipbuilding industry is hardly a shadow of its wartime self, the Maritime Commission fieely admits. They further state that on V-J Day the Commission had more than eighty yards in operation. Today the Government has no yards in operation. It should be gratifying to note that our Merchant Service is alerted to possible future needs.

Civil Defense Blueprint The National Military Establishment on 13 November set forth a plan for mobilizing the civilian populace and minimizing alatm, panic, destruction and death should an enemy attack this country. This plan is intended to supply the missing link in the Nation's security. The program for civilian readiness calls for these things: 1. A national office of civil defense with a small petmanent staff leading the organization and training of civil defense task groups.

2. State and community responsibility for "basic" operations, supplemented in emergencies with mutual aid plans and mobile supporting units.

Partridge, vice president; Mrs. Sara Dunbar, wife of Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Paul M. Dunbar, secretary; and treasurer, Mrs. Barbara Parkin, wife of Hospitalman, 2/c.

W. V. Parkin. Parlimentarian is Mrs. June Flansburg, wife of Chief Boatswain's Mate H. A. Flansburg.

The Community Center was the site of the initial meeting. The club meets in the interests of furthering friendships among Navy wives.

The Personnel, Supply and Disbursing Officers of the local Naval Station have been shifted to the newly constructed Naval Sta-

3. Maximum use of volunteers, existing agencies and otganizations (such as police and fire departments) and "all available skills and experiences."

4. Trained and organized units in communities across the country, and territories and possessions, capable of meeting any attack the enemy might make or handling any weapon he might use.

5. Special planning to meet the "particular hazards of atomic or other modern weapons of warfare."

6. A peacetime organization for use in natural disasters apart from the catastrophe of war.

Employment Up The total employment peak in this countty has not yet been reached. With mobilization . planning continuing at a high "pitch," there is a steady increase in the number of fine openings for specially trained men. There continues to be a shottage of electrical, electtonics, mechanical and construction engineers who have had considerable experience in research, design and development. The NAVAL OFFICERS PLACEMENT SERVICE, INC., endorsed by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, is doing much to assist in matching the right candidates for employment up to the right positions.

Military Leave 1 9 4 8 Draft Law A Personnel Managers' Association, representing firms with a total of over a million employees, has completed a survey showing the policies of these firms regarding employees inducted under the Selective Service Act of 1948: 1. Military leave pay not provided when employee enters military service.

2. Accrued vacation paid when employee enters military service.

3. Health and accident insurance cancelled, but reinstated when employee remrns.

4. Group life insurance may be continued for 31 days; automatically reinstated when employee returns.

5. Companies do not pay National Service Life Insurance for employees.

6. Employee benefits temporarily suspended while in military service, but the service time is counted as time in the company's service.

7. Prevailing rate for the job assigned plus automatic, merit and general increases paid to employee when he returns.

tion Administration Building in the Notth Sevetn Barracks area. Operations in the new building, which is a 40' by 100' quonset-type stiucmre, started Monday, 8 Nov. All personnel and disbursing as well as separation functions formerly conducted on board the USS REINA MERCEDES,

Station Ship, have been

transferred to the building.

Also moved to the new Administration Building were the officers of the Naval Station, Supply Officer, which formerly were located in the Boat Repair Shed of the Small Craft Facility.

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L S. I L ILUMM ASSOCIATIOI 3 ^ u ^ U hen chnnfte.* occur within the Branch Asstniatioiis. such as officers or time and place of meetings, please inform the editors at Alumni House.

AKROIS President, Mr. J. J. Blandin, '10, 2175 Tinkham Road, Akron, Ohio.

Secretary, Mr. John B. Schmitz, '42, 1200 Sunset View Drive, Akron, Ohio.

Dinner meetings held on the last Thursday of each month.

ANNAPOUS President, Capt. Rollo N. Norgaard, USN, '28, 16 Porter Road, USNA, Annapohs, Md. Secretary, Capt. Thomas N. Vinson, USNRet., '14, Box 450, R.F.D. # 2 , St. Margarets, Annapolis, Md. Meetings held the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 P.M. at Alumni House, Annapohs.

ATLANTA President, Cdr. Thomas C. ScaflFe, USNRet., '20, 2344 Dellwood Drive, N . W., Atlanta, Ga. Secretary, Capt. E. T. Neale, USN, '24, Naval Air Station, Adanta, Georgia.

Meetings held first Friday night of each month. Officers' Club, Naval Air Station, Atlanta, Georgia.

BALTIMORE President, Mr. Delano J. Fitzgerald, '27, 203 Taplow Road, Baltimore 12, Maryland.

Secretary, Capt. C. Ridgely Lamdin, USN, '21, 4414 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.

Meetings held on the Tuesday nearest the 15th of each month at the Hotel Stafford, Baltimore, Maryland, at 7:00 P. M.

BtRMincriAM Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. Leon Hamrick, '22, Steiner-Rouse and Co., Brown Marx Bldg., 2008 First Avenue North, Birmingham, Ala.

BOSTON President, V. Adm. Edward L. Cochrane, USN, '14, Dept. Naval Architecmre & M. E., M.I.T., Cambridge 39, Mass.

Secretary, Mr. R. F. Ockley, '39, 442 Belknap Rd., Framingham, Mass.

Meetings held at 12:15 P.M. the first Wednesday of each month at the Boston City Qub, 14 Somerset Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

CIIICACO President, Mr. Leicester N. Baker, '23, P. O. Box 343, Chicago, 111.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Gordon Buchanan, 22, c/o Old Ben Coal Co., 230 South Clark St., Chicago, 111.

CINCINNATI President, Mr. William H. MacConnell, '41, 4070 Egbert Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. John F. P. Gallagher, '35, c/o The Cambridge Tile Mfg. Co., P. O. Box 71, Cincinnati 15, Ohio.

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CLEVELAND

MILWAUKEE

President, Mr. G. A. Matmcci, '24, 14725 Lake Avenue, Lakewood 7, Ohio.

Secretary, Mr. A. Olah, '38, 1598 Blossom Park, Lakewood 7, Ohio.

Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. A. Olah, '38, 1598 Blossom Park, Lakewood 7, Ohio.

Meetings held at 12:00 noon at the Hickory Grill, 929 Chester Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, on the third Wednesday of each month.

President, Mr. W. F. Kurfess, '11, 2549 N. Terrace Ave., Milwaukee 11, Wise.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Jim Wheeler, Jr., '45, 6060 N. Kent Ave., Milwaukee, Wise.

Meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Cudworth Post, 1756 N. Prospea Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at 6:30 P. M.

COLORADO President, Mr. J. M. Lewis, '30, 827 Grant Street, Denver 3, Colorado.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. E. F. Helmkamp, '20, 475 Garfield St., Denver, Colorado.

Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. Arthur G. Stiles, '30, 324 Cooper Bldg., Denver, Colo.

Meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The time varies as it is sometimes a luncheon meeting and other times a dinner meeting.

DETROIT President, Cdr. Frank R. Davis, USN-Ret., '24. "Phone Lincoln 3-4173."

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. John J. Brennan, '43, 2227 Baldwin Ave., Detroit. Mich.

Regular meetings held the first Thursday of each month.

NEW

YORK

President, Mr. W. E. Ditmars, '19, c/o Gray Manufacmring Co., 230 Park Ave., New York, N. Y. Secretary, Mr. George F. Chapline, '16, c/o Ranger Aircraft Engine Div., Farmingdale, Long Island, N. Y. Assistant Secretary, Mr. John C. Barron, '45, 162 East 86di Street, New York 28, New York.

Meetings held at Schwartz's Restaurant, 54 Broad St., New York, at 12:30 P. M. on the second Tuesday of each month.

PENSACOLA Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. Will J. Davis, Chamber of Commerce, 37 E Garden St., Pensacola, Fla.

PHILADELPHIA

President, Mr. Scott G. Lamb, '19, 1224 Arch St., Phila. 7, Penna.

Secretary, Mr. J. Ross AUen, Jr., '44, Box HAMPTON ROADS Q, Devon, Penna.

President, Capt. B. W. Chippendale, USN, Dinner meetings held on the third Friday '15, 717 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, Va. of each month at the Officers Mess, Navy Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. W. T. Hastings, Yard.

Jr., '29, 7218 Ralph St., Norfolk 5, Va. PITTSBURGH Meetings held the first Tuesday of each oddPresident, Mr. Clarence J. Moore, '29, Elecnumbered month throughout the year at the tric Storage Battery Co., 102 Frick Bldg., Commissioned Officers' Mess.

Pittsburgh 19, Pa. Secretary, Capt. B. A. Hartt, USN, '20, HOUSTON President, Comdr. Charles A. Whiteford, Inspeaor-Instructor, U. S. Naval Reserve, Old USN-Ret., '21, 2242 Dryden Road, Houston Post Office Building, Pinsburgh 19, Pa. Regular meetings held at 6:00 P.M. on the 5, Texas.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. William E. Ford, third Friday of each month in the Roosevelt Hotel. Informal luncheons also held in the '29, 1721 Wroxton St., Houston, Texas.

Monthly luncheon held on the first Friday Roosevelt Hotel grill room every Friday. of each month, except those months whete RICHMOND cocktail parties may be substimted for the President, Mr. W. D. Whitehead, '19, 703 luncheon.

East Grace St., Richmond 19, Va. Secretary-Treasurer, Capt. David T. BasINDIANAPOLIS Chairman, Capt. F. A. Graf, USN, '26, Naval kett, USNR, '23, 4318 Fauquier Ave., Armory, 30th and White River, Indianapolis Richmond 22, Va. 8, Ind. Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. E. Meetings . held on the third Monday of Neil Rogers, '40, 303 Sunset Drive, Westham, each month. 12:15 at the Indianapolis Ath- Richmond, Va. letic Club.

Quarterly dinner meetings held on the second Friday in February, May, August and KANSAS CITY President, Mr. Henry T. Brian, '25, 5300 November.

Mission Rd., Kansas City Kans.

ROCHESTER Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. George R. Turner, Secretary, Mr. Charles P. McCabe, '22, Otis '23, 918 Baltimote, Kansas City, Mo. Elevator Company, 155 West Main St, Meetings held on the first Monday evening Rochester 4, N. Y. of each month.

Regular joint monthly meetings of U.S.M.A and U.S.N.A. graduates are held at Rochestet, LOS ANGELES President, V. Adm. Howard F. Kingman, New York. Graduates in the vicinity comUSN, '11, 614 N. Foothill Road, Beverly municate by phone with Rochester, Main 8410.

Hills, Calif.

SA,\ DIEGO Secretary, Mr. Thomas L. Hartigan, '47, President, Adm. F. C. Sherman, USN-Ret., 1324 Ruberta, Glendale, Cahf.

'10, 3118 McCall Sr, San Diego, Calif.

Secretary-Treasurer, Cdr. D. J. Sass, USNLOUISVILLE Mr. Churchill Humphry. '07, 4095 Massier Ret., '30, 739 Tolita Ave., Coronado, Calif.

Regular monthly dinner meetings held alAvenue. Louisville 7. Kentucky.

ternately in Coronado and San Diego. Members are notified by mail.

SAN FRANCISCO President, Mr. E. F. "Ned" Marbourg, '17, 111 Sutter St., San Francisco 4, Calif.

Secretary-Treasurer, Cdr. John H. Falge, USN-Ret., '12, 1305 Lombard St., San Frandsco 9, Calif.

Dinner meetings held at the Commissioned Officers Club, Treasure Island, at 6:30 P. M. on the fitst Wednesday of each month.

SEATTLE President, Cdr. W. E. Parker, CEC-USNRRet., '35, Rt. # 1 , Box 187, Winslow, Wash.

Secretary, Mr. T. C. White, '25, 2577— lldi Ave., West, Seattle, Wash.

Chairmen, Welcoming Committee, B. B. Cassels, 2437 Lake Washington Blvd., No., Seatde, Washington, and Mr. R. R. Fox, '22, 12141 23rd Ave., No., Searde, Wash.

Meetings held on the first Monday of each mondi at 6.00 P. M. B. O. Q., Naval Station, Pier91, Seattle, Wash.

ST. LOUIS President, Mr. William P. Kellogg, '21, 4349 Westminster Place, St. Louis 8, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer, Cdr. C. P. Callahan, Jr., U.SJSJ., '38, 929 Court and Customs Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Meerings held on the second Friday of each month.

TWIN CITIES AREA President, Cdr. Frank W. Lagerquist, '07, R.F.D. No. 4, Wayzata, Minn.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Arnold P. Sorenson, '45, 6833 Logan Ave. South, Minneapolis 9, Minn.

Meetings will be held on the first Friday evening of every month at 1900 at the "O" Club, NAS, Minneapolis.

WASHINGTON, D. C. President, R. Adm. Leigh Noyes, USN-Ret., '06, 2301 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. Secretary, Mr. A. E. Tarantino, '35, 920 Seventeenth St. N.W., Washington 6, D. C. Monthly luncheons held the third Thursday in the month, 12:30 P.M., Roger Smith Hotel, 18th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C.

Navy Athletics {Continued from page 27) touchdowns to give them the final score of 35 points. The Midshipmen were never able to get in a position to score during the contest.

Lineups: NAVY Left Ends—Frasier, Carson, Ridderhof Left Tackles—Renneman, Emerson Left Guards—Schiweck, Weir Centers—Lawrence, Parsons Right Guards—Hunt, Cooper, Mandeville Right Tackles—Beeler, J. Hunt Right Ends—Ryan, McElroy, Wilson

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1948

Quarterbacks—Baysinger, Home, Sinclair Left Halfbacks—Williams, Earl, Arnold Right Halfbacks—Green, Powers Fullbacks—McCully, Marquardt, Hawkins, Bannerman

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JOHN HARDIE BALDWIN, JR., '45.

MICHIGAN Died 23 October 1948 in New Orleans, LouLeft Ends—Rifenburg, Clark, Hershberger, isiana.

Hess, Sutherland O. F COOPER, '02, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.).

Left Tackles—Soboleski, Wistert, Atchison Died suddenly of coronary thrombosis in Left Guatds—Tomasi, Henevald, Jackson, Wilmington, N. C, on 16 October 1948.

Raymond CLELAND DAVIS, '90, (Capt. USNCenters—Erben, Dworsky, Farrar, Kreager Ret.). Died 20 October 1948 at Coral Gables, Right Guards—Wilkins, Sickels, McLel- Fla. land. Fitch JAMES E. FULLER, '23, (Lt. Cdr. USNRight Tackles—Kohl, Wahl, Ohlenroth Ret. ). Died at the Naval Hospital, PortsRight Ends—McNeill, Allis, Wisniewski, mouth, N. H., 27 October 1948.

Holloway IRVIN V. GILLIS, '94, (Cdr. USN-Ret.).

Quarterbacks — Elliott, Bartlett, Palmer, Died in Peiping, China, on 2 September 1948.

Ghinda, Small Left Halfbacks — Ortmann, Derricotte, Rear Adiniral Sinclair Gannon, Lentz Right Halfbacks—Koceski,-Teminga, VanClass of 1900 Summern, Souchek In the early evening of Wednesday, 20 Fullbacks—Peterson, Kempthorn, Dusek, October, Rear Admiral Gannon suffered a Strasson severe heart attack and passed away suddenly.

Interment took place on 22 October in the SCORE Naval Academy Cemetery.

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Long a Trustee of the Naval Academy 7 7 14 7—35 Michigan Alumni Association and Chairman of the House Committee of Alumni House, Admiral RESULT'S OF ATHLETIC CONTESTS Gannon was an indefatigable worker in the interests of the Alumni Association and all COMPLETED THROUGH of its projects. To his untiring effotts may be 6 NOVEMBER largely attributed the success with which the plan to futnish and activate Alumni House VARSITY FOOTBALL opp. is bein g prosecuted.

Opponent Score Navy His sudden passing deprives us ol the California 21 benefit of his prodigious memory and con7 stant research into alumni affairs. His niche Cornell 13 7 will forever remain unfilled.

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COLORADO

LOCAL

ASSOCIATIONS

BALTIMORE The Baltimore Chapter of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association held its meeting on 12 Oaober in the Stafford Hotel.

Twenty-two regular members and a number of distinguished guests were present.

After the usual preliminaries, the group adjourned for dinner. Immediately following dinner. President Fitzgerald took charge for the business of nomination and election of several Working Committees. All committee chairmen have been requested to complete their committee membership by the next correcting date.

Following the voting and reading of announcements, the speaker, Admiral Verge and the distinguished guests were introduced by name to all the members. For the next half hour, "Roddy" Verge held the intense interest of all his audience with tales of the South Pacific amphibious operations.

All hands agreed at the close that they had been well rewarded for their time in coming.

The following members and guests were present: Phil Hambsch, '09; E. H. Cole, Cdr., USNR, Associate; R. B. Coppinger, Associate; Capt. M. A. Leahy, '08; John Waldhauser, Jr., '23; W. M. Reindollar, '39; O. B. Wright, Associate; F. W. Auld, '34; John Davis, '24; Harold Bodfish, '15; Rear Adm. W. E. Verge, '24; D. J. Fitzgerald, '27; Rear Adm. Robert Goldman, '26; Joseph McGuire, '45; Col. Allan Rutherford, '05 USMA; Capt. R. N. Gardner, USNR, '25; Col. O. W. McGeehan, '26 USMA; Brig. Gen. T. B. Catron, '09 USMA; W. R. Romizer, '27; Lt. A. A. Lyness, Jr., USNR, Guest; Delano Ames III, '44; WilUam S. Graham, '46; R. Nicholson, '36; D. T. Hunter, Jr., '46; C. R. Lamdin, '21.

The results of the nomination and election of several Working Committees are as follows: Rules and By-Laws—Chairman, Clayton Demarest, Jr., '19.

Membership—Chairman, Cdr. C. A. Russell, USNR ( R e r ) .

Nominating — Chairman, Capt. R. N. Gardner, USNR. Program—Chairman, Howes Bodfish, '15.

Athletics—Chairman, J. T. Waldhauser, '23.

Public Relations (Cooperating and Coordinating with other Associations, Individuals, etc.)—^^Chairman, Cdr. P. F. Hambsch, USN (Ret.).

"Pep" Committee—Chairman, Howes Bodfish, 1915 and Senior; Clayton Demarest, Jr., 1916-1922; W. B. Bristor, 1923-1929; E. G. EUenberger, 1930-1936; F. G. Wagner, 19371941; C. D. Ames, III, 1942 and Junior; J. Davis (Annapolis).

CINCINNATI The first meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association was held at the Army and Navy Club on Monday, 4 October 1948. New officers

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were elected as follows: President, Wm. H. MacConnell, '41; Sec-y-Treasurer, John F. P. Gallagher, '35. A short business meeting was held to discuss plans for the coming year, and it was decided to have a dinner meeting on the first Monday of every month. Mr. Leroy Brooks, Jr. was unanimously reelected as Chairman and Counselor, thereby continuing in the position in which he has rendered such valuable and outstanding service to the local chapter.

A vote of sincere thanks was extended to the retiring president. Captain G. H. Bowman, USN (Ret.;, '19 for the fine job and excellent leadership he has provided.

Definite plans for a very active season are in preparation, and all Alumni in this area are cordially invited to attend our meetings.

A list of those in attendance follows: A. A. Aponick, '33; G. H. Bowman, '19; Leroy Brooks, Jr., '02; J. F. Connor, '06; L. A. Crider, '35; R. J. Dresshng, '39; J. F. P. Gallagher, '35; E. P. Hagan, '27; B. H. Johnston, '22; W. H. MacConnell, '41; K. McKee, '35; C. A. Skinner, '40; J. Twachtman, '22; L. F. Small, '17; Paul Johnson and O. A. Kendrick.

The regular monthly dinner meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter, U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association was held at the Army & Navy Club, Monday, 1 Nov. 1948. Following dinner. Jack Twachtman, '22 was elected to serve as Vice President for the coming year. A short business meeting was held at which time fumre plans were discussed. It was decided to again have an ArmyNavy game party. Members of the Alumni, their wives and/or sweethearts will gather at a central location (to be announced later) to listen to the game, relive the past to a certain extent and partake of the flowing bowl.

The chapter was advised that "Rip" Miller hoped to visit us after the football season and it was decided to plan on a dinner meeting in honor of the members of the "Greater Cincinnati" all star football team, which will be chosen at the end of the current season.

It is hoped that "Rip's" visit and the dinner can be simultaneous. Dick Dressling, '37 of the local Recruiting Office brought along his projectionist and the film "Anchor to Westward—Guam." The film was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed. Aftet the film several of the hardiet members had a "bull session" over a night cap prior to the end of the evening.

In addition to the Atmy-Navy game party, the regular dinner meeting will be held on 6 December 1948.

The following alumni and guests were present: Lloyd G. Benson, '36; Gustav H. Bowman, '19; Lawrence W. Clarke, '13; Lloyd A. Crider, '26; Richard J. Dressling, '39; Roderick J. Dunn, '38; William B. Fogarty, '01; John F. P. Gallagher, '35; Edward P. Hagan, '27; Bates H. Johnston, '22; William H. MacConnell, '41; George J. Shaw, '27; Charles A. Skinner, '40; Alden D. Redfield, '23; Jack Twachtman, '22; Harold S. VanBuren, '20; Lisle F. Small, '17; and guests Lawrence W. Clarke, Jr., and Charles H. Hogan.

The Colorado Chapter held its regular monthly meeting on 26 October 1948 at the home of Captain C. A. Fines, USN, in Boulder, Colorado.

Those present were: H. A. Berger, '24; H. R. Brannon, '32; G. M. Estep, '26; C. A. Fines, '24; H. L. Hoerner, '27; R. B. Horner, '07; J. M. Lewis, '30, Pres.; V. J. Moore, '17; E. P. Mills, '26; B. P. Montagriff, '26; F. O. Repplier, '20; A. G. Stiles, '30; R. T. Zinn, '22, V.P.; R. E. Jeffrey, '40; Cdr. Smith, '35; E. F. Helmkamp, '20, Sec. It was an excellent get-together and everyone enjoyed to the full and I mean full, the delicious Beef Strogonoff prepared by Mrs. Fines together with home-made apple pie and other fixings. She was ably assisted by her two charming daughters Ann and Sue. Lively discussions were held prior to the meal on the national election. To determine the cross-section of the nation represented a quick check revealed that there were five from N. Y., two each from Pennsylvania and Colorado, and one from each of Alabama, Indiana, Nebraska, Kansas, Michigan, Massachusetts and one, believe it or not, born in Montevideo. It is not considered politic to express in this report the views of some of our members, but one did indicate that he was going to vote for Norman Thomas.

A short business meeting was held. The joint meeting with the Army'for the A*-N* game was not considered feasible as the Army reported that they had already made other arrangements. A motion was made and carried that we hold our next meeting at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, 27 November, at a place to be decided upon by a committee composed of Zinn, Jeffrey and Helmkamp. It is to be a luncheon party to which the wives and ladies are to be invited to listen to the big game.

The president appointed a nominating committee composed of Repplier, Estep and Berger to submit the names of two members for the offices of president, vice president and secretary for the chapter for next year. Nominations will be submitted to the chapter at the next meeting and election taken by written ballot for those not able to attend the December meeting.

A unanimous vote of confidence was expressed in Coach Sauer and his ability and a telegiam was dispatched to him along this line.

The secretary read the letter from the Class of '24 regarding their 25th year book.

Lt. Comdr. Jeffrey, USN, who is the Officer in Charge of the Office of Naval Officer procurement in Denver, Colorado, met with us for the first time and it was a pleasure to meet and know him. He will be a big asset to our little organization.

A rising vote of thanks with appropriate applause was given to our host and hostesses and the meeting btoke up about 10:15.

Everyone was of the opinion that it was one of our best meetings.

Best regards to you and the others in Crabtown.

KANSAS CITY At the October meeting cf the Kansas City Branch of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni

Assoc., a report was given by Crichton N .

Hubbard, '24, of his recent visit at Alumni House and his attendance at the CaliforniaNavy game.

T h e following new officers were elected: Henry T. Brain, Class of 1925, President; Victor B. Tate, Class of 1923, First VicePresident; Crichton N . Hubbard, Class of 1924, Second Vice-President, and Geotge R. Turner, Class of 1922, Secretaty-Treasurer.

The Kansas City branch, now one year old, continues to grow bigger and better at each meeting.

The Kansas City branch met for luncheon it the University Club on 8 November.

Ralph W . Holt, '12, who attended the Missouri-Navy game, gave an interesting report of that event.

It was decided to invite the West Point alumni of Kansas City to a cocktail party and buffet luncheon on 2~ November to listen to the broadcast of the Army-Navy game.

LOS .4NGELES The Los Angeles Chapter of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Wednesday the sixth of October.

A resolution was unanimously voted upon to have the annual joint meeting to hear the Army-Navy game remrns at Allen Center Officers' Club, Long Beach Naval Base.

Mr. E. C. Cunningham, Sujjerintendent of Operations, W i l m i n g t o n Gasoline Company, ably presented an illustrated talk which was enjoyed by all.

The following members were present: R. McBeanfield, '08; A. B. Miller, '09; R. S. Venable, ' 1 3 ; W . W . Feineman, '16; R. H. Harper, '17; C. N . Perkins, '17; L. G. Bock, '20; E. D . McEathron, '20; W . A. Rice, '20; A. S. Arkush, ' 2 1 ; B. K. Culver, '21; G. Dalkowitz, ' 2 1 ; L. G. Grannis, ' 2 1 ; R. Hales, ' 2 1 ; F. A. E. Lowell, ' 2 1 ; R. Burleigh, '22; G. D . Firzhugh, '22; S. Silverman, '22; B. E. Dodson, ' 2 3 ; S. Trafton, Jr., '27; W . C. Brennan, '28; E. Freiss, '29; E. A. Teague, '29; M. Garton, ' 3 1 ; M. B. Royalty, '39; A. J. Wanamaker, ' 4 1 ; L. E. Giuliani, ' 4 3 ; D. J. Bentley, '46; J. W . Kennedy, Jr., '46; E. C. Cunningham, Speaker.

At the recent monthly meeting of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the new officers for the coming year were elected as follows: President, Vice Adm. Howard F. Kingman, USN. Vice-President, Lt. Cdr. Elwood A. Teague, USNR. Treasurer, Rear Adm. Ernest M. Pace, Jr., USN. Secretary, Thomas L. Hartigan.

Advisory Council窶認. C. Bradman; Capt.

B. K. Culver, U S N ; Capt. W . W . Feineman, USN; Capt Lawrence Grannis, U S N ; Cdr. Robert Frank Gross, U S N R ; Capt. Robert Henderson, U S N ; Capt. George F. McMillin, USN; Cdr. Fred W . Pierce, USNR. Plans are being made for an active year, particularly in view of the fact that the Navy will play University of Southern California in the 106,000 seat coliseum next November.

T h e Alumni Asscc.ation will cooperate with the local Navy officials and civic organizattons in matters pertaining to Navy football games.

DECEMBER,

1948

November 8, 1948 Rear Admiral C. E. Coney, USN (Ret.) Alumni House Annapolis, Maryland Dear Admiral Coney: On September 15th last the Naval Academy Alumni Association of New York gave a party for Midshipmen and their guests at the Naval Shipyard in New York.

Many Alumni from the New York Association attended and the affair was so successful that it has been decided to arrange another party in New York during the Christmas leave period.

The Christmas party also will be sponsored by the New York Association, and will be held at the Henry Hudson Hotel on Monday evening, December 27th. There will be dancing to Ben Cutler's famous orchestra from nine until one. Girls from N e w York's famous Conover Model Agency and dancing partners from leading dance studios have been invited fot those Midshipmen who do not bring their own dates.

In keeping with the unification program, and with the approval and cooperation of both the Commandant of Midshipmen and the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, those West Point Cadets who are on Christmas leave in the New York area will also be invited to this party.

The Naval Academy Association of New York has been doing considerable work in arranging these fine affairs for the Midshipmen. During a recent visit of the Trustees to the Naval Academy many Midshipmen expressed their hopes that other Alumni Associations in other cities would give similar parties. It was also suggested that Midshipmen be invited to Alumni meetings, luncheons and dinners when on leave. As future Alumni Association members, it is felt that these men should be extended the courtesy of visiting cards to local clubs, invited to Country Club dances, and that local Alumni Associations take steps to arrange at least one affair in their honor when they are home on leave.

The Commandant of Midshipmen has evidenced a desire to cooperate with any local Alumni Association in this connection. I am sure that you as Executive Director of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association will be glad to help in any way you can.

It is suggested that interested local Alumni Associations contact the editor of the Midshipmen's Log ior information. Details may also be obtained from the Alumni Association of N e w York.

Sincerely, W. E. D I T M A R S , President

NEW

YORK

T h e Naval Academy Association of New York, Inc. held its regular monthly luncheon at Swartz' Restaurant at 54 Broad Street in downtown New York on 12 October 1948.

This Association would be most pleased to welcome any Naval Academy men from out of the N e w York area who may be visiting the city at these luncheons which are held the second Tuesday of each month. W e can promise that you will see one hundred or more of our regular members there and no doubt in this group many of your old shipmates as well as a number of your classmates.

D o come join us at Swartz' Restaurant if in the city on the second Tuesday of the month.

T h e October luncheon was attended by 107 of our members, inclu.ding many of our older graduates as well as many of the Senior Officers at present on duty in this area. Our guest speaker was Colonel Sidney F. Mashbir, U. S. Army, who is the author of "I Was a Spy." Colonel Mashbir in his informal chat drew upon his recent book, the articles he has written, and his many personal experiences.

This personalizing of his presentation with many human engaging anecdotes and experiences afforded one of the most interesting and amusing talks we have had the pleasure of hearing. He pointed out that "Intelligence is purely the evaluation of Information." He stressed the urgent requirement for better dissemination of Information and its evaluation by those who are responsible for "High Level" Planning. H e gave examples relating

to both World W a r I and World W a r II of poor evaluation of Information and of proper evaluation of Information which affected Operational Planning and the conduct of the wars. H e discussed from personal contacts the varied temperaments of the different Oriental nations leading to the emotionally unstable Japanese who became hysterical resulting in Banzai and Kamikaze practices. T h e warm acceptance of his interest-holding talk was well demonstrated by all present.

W e are planning a Christmas Party Dance for Midshipmen to be given in New York City during their "Holiday Leave." West Pointers will also be invited. Watch for the notice, come join in the fun, and meet the fine youths who will be our Admirals of the future.

PHILADELPHIA The Penn-Navy game was everything but a one-sided contest, as the old voice still is rasping aftet the spine tingling exhibition of Navy fight.

Those that attended the Penn-Navy dinner given by the Naval Academy Alumni Ass'n of Phila., the night before the game, will remember the jolly banter between Pennsylvanians and Navy men over the outcome of the game. The Naval Academy was complimented by Dr. Geo. McClelland, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Univ. of Penna., when he remarked that Penn had enjoyed more athletic contests with the Naval Academy in the last 39 years than with any other col-

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lege. Each of the other Penn guests were warm in their statements about the USNA and the Navy in general, but doubted the outcome of the game in our favor. Seems they had some sweating the following day.

Our dinner, held at the Officers' Club, Naval Base, was further honored by the presence of Morris " P o p " Gilmore, " R i p " Miller, and "dark glasses and all" Jerry Flynn, the U S N A contingent. " R i p " disparaged Roy Mercer, Dean of Phy. Ed., U. of P., on bavin'; beaten us to the draw for some of the current Penn talent.

The only cloud in the evening's entertainment was the announcement of the passing of Admiral Sinclair Gannon, '02, long a staunch supporter of the Navy and the Naval Academy Alumni Ass'n.

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Those attending the gala dinner were: Dr. Geo. McClelland, U. of P.; Dr. Paul Musser, U. of P.; Leroy Mercer, U. of P.; W . H .

Dubarry, U. of P.; D. D. Angell, U. of P.; Wallace McCurdy, U. of P.; Taylor B. Glading, U. of P.; E. N . Leonard, '26; J. Ross Allen, '19; R. S. Mclver, ' 2 1 ; D . K. Loomis, ' 2 3 ; R. P. Wilkinson, '27; A. G. Rockwell, '15 (Orlando, Fla.); M. L. Brown, '11; T. M. Searles, ' 1 3 ; J. B. Donnelly, '20; W m . Heintkl ( T e m p l e ) ; Dr. H . K. Carey, M.D., U. of P.; H. W . Blakeslee; Vince McGuinness, '22; John Milburn, '27; A. J. Fleming, '24; W m . M. Young; Jerry Flynn (Notre D a m e ) ; Robt. Strite, ' 2 1 ; "Tubby" A. A. Brand, '14 (Chicago); Wyatt Craig, '21; P. C. Mayfield, ' 1 1 ; Scott G. Lamb, '19; J. H . Hoffman, '13; J. R. Allen, Jr., '44; H .

The Pittsburgh Chapier started its fall season with a dinner meeting on 15 October.

Nearly all the graduates in the area attended, and the meeting was lively and interesting.

Inevitably at this time of year, football was a prime topic of conversation—C. B. Archibald and H. A. B. Brown, both of '22, were appointed by our President, C. J. Moore, '29, to a committee for planning means of getting together at the time of the Army-Navy game.

Plans also are t)eing made to sponsor a cocktail party for Midshipmen on Christmas leave in this area, with J. F. Ryan, '43, in charge of arrangements.

W . Randall Compton, '22, described the plans for the Navy Day celebration in Pittsburgh. Vice Adm. Ben Morrell, wartime chief of the Sea Bees, is the chief of ceremonies on behalf of the Navy League. Admiral Radford, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, will be the chief speaker. The Navy Lighting team, the Blue Angels, will give an air show the following Sunday. The local Navy Mothers will have their annual Wreath Ceremony the pteceding Sunday. It can be seen that Pittsburgh is quite aware of the Navy, in spite of our inland location.

Lt. Cdr. J. F. Kennedy, ' 1 ~ , was appointed chairman of the committee to nominate new officers, assisted by W . H. Nesbitt, x-'20, and W . Sturgeon, '44.

The program for the evening was conducted

by Rear Adm. J. W . Ludewig, ( R e r ) '25. A description of the regular Navy activities in this area was given as follows: U. S. Naval Reserves—Lt. Cdr. J. M. Carnes, USNR, ' 3 ~ , ably described the Naval Reserve activities on behalf of Capt. B. A. Hartt, USN, '20, who was absent on duty.

U. S. Navy Recruiting—Lt. Gordon L. Evans, USN, gave an interesting account of the successful recruiting program in this area.

Naval Officer Procurement—Lt. R. W .

Willis, USN, '43, described the many problems of Naval Ofiicer Procurement.

Inspector of Naval Material—Lt. W . C. Fischet, USN, gave an account of this complicated and important activity on behalf of Capt. M. C. Barrett, USN, ' 2 1 , who had to leave the meeting early for reasons of duty.

After such a pleasant and insttuctive meeting after the summer recess, we are looking forward to a successful year of meetings. All alumni who might be in the area are invited to the meetings which are held regularly from 6 p.m. on the third Friday of each month in the Roosevelt Hotel. W e also hold informal lunches in the Roosevelt Hotel grill room every Friday to which all who might be in town are cordially invited.

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SAIS DIEGO The San Diego Branch of the U.S.N.A. Alumni Association held its meeting Friday, 29 October, at the Officers' Club at Camp Kidd and had a fair showing. Although most of the fleet were out we had a generous representation of the active duty people. The greaetst pleasure was to have Admiral D. C. Ramsey as our honored guest and speaker for the evening. He spoke of the responsibilities that are his, as CinCPac, together with the problems of the guardianship of the islands of the Pacific. Admiral Colclough, ComAirPac. was also our guest, accompanying Admiral Ramsey on his Navy Day tour of the We:t Coast.

Captain H. F. Agnew, who was Chairman of the Nominating Committee, read the report of the committee, paying a very nice compliment to the otficers of the past year, and announcing the recommended nominations for this election. The election was held by written ballot, with the following results: President. Admiral F. C. Sherman, USN (Ret.), '10.

Vice-President, Commander H. E. Ruble, USN, '33.

Sec'v-Treas., Commander D. J. Sass, USN (Ret.)','30.

Ass't Sec'y, Commander E. R. Crawford, USN, '36.

Board of Directors—Adm. W. H. StandLey, '91, Honorary Member; R. Adm. B. H. Bieri, '11. Honorary Member; V. Adm. W. S. Pye, 01; R. Adm. A. H. Gray, '10; Capt.

F. W. Benson, '17; Adm. E. P. Forrestel, '20; Capt. J. T. Acuff, '21; Capt. S. B. Dodds, '21; Capt. R. M. Morris, '23; Br. Gen. H. J. Withers, '26; Capt. U. S. G. Sharp, '27; Cdr. JL E. M. Ward, '35.

Max Black and I are bowing out, and both of us sincerely wish the new officers the very best of success in the next year. Both of us requested of the Nominating Committee that we not be considered for reelection, inasmuch as neither one of us could count on being in the San Diego area for the forthcoming year.

Max joins me in an expression of thanks for the help and cooperation we have received from the National Association during our term of office. We believe that the nominating committee made a wise choice of candidates, and the Association bore this out in their choice of new officers. Again, we wish them every success during the coming year.

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Our regular monthly stag dinner meeting was held on 3 November 1948 at the Commissioned Officers' Club, U. S. Naval Station, Treasure Island. E. F. (Ned) Marbourg, '17, President, presided.

The attendance was 76, composed of 20 guests and 56 alumni, ranging from the Class of 1898 to the Class of 1947. The Class of 1921 had a reunion with 10 classmates presenr. Turk Wirth says these 1921 reunions are to be held quarterly hereafter.

The night was in the namre of a house warming at the Officers' Club, Treasure Island, for the new lounge, which formerly served as a cocktail bar, was used for the first time by our group. It is sound proofed, handsomely decorated, and quite de luxe.

As is now the custom, some 20 or 25 wives dined and played bingo in the main dining room while the men had their dinner meeting

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in the banquet room. The club used new silverware and new and beautiful chinaware having a heavy red border. The roast turkey dinner was superb.

During the before-dinner gathering, H. Watts Pillsbury, '13, was reciving congratulations on the birth 12 days apart of two granddaughters—one born in Hawaii to his daughtet Ann, the other born at San Francisco to the wife of his son Bill. Another son, Eugene, a Midshipman IC, is manager of the lacrosse team and, also, is a member of The Lucky Bag Staff.

Fred Lincoln, '36, had 3 guests—Edgar J. (Eggs) Manske (Lt. Cdr., USNR), football line coach at Cal., N. R. Lincoln, his father, and N. R. Lincoln, Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN), '40, his brother, who arrived by Navy plane from San Diego this evening to attend tonight's dinner meeting. Mt. Lincoln enjoys the distinction of having 3 sons who are graduates of the U. S. Naval Academy; (1) Hotatio Alonzo Lincoln, '30, now Director of Distiibution, 9th Naval District; (2) Frederick Irwin Lincoln (Lt. Cdr. USNR), '36, now engaged in the insurance business while residing at Lafayette, Calif., and (3) Nathan Russell Lincoln, Jr., '40, now attached to Staff, Com NAB, llth/12th Naval District, with headquarteis at NAS, San Diego.

Frank Kelly, Jr., '44, had his father as his dinner guest.

F. J. Bigaouette, '32, had Jimmy Dixon, former Stanford football star, as his guest.

R. B. Hopkins, '34, former Navy boxer (145 lb. and 2 other classes), had several •guests: George A. Marsh (Lt. Cdr. USNR), former Stanford football star, who is now Football Coach at Treasure Island; Charles Butlet (Lt. USNR), who is now Athletic Director, NAS, Alameda, and who brought and operated the motion picmre machine used tonight; and Tiny ThornhiU, who, out of affection for his former star player George Marsh, is a hard-working volunteer football coach at Treasure Island.

The Alameda Hellcats coached by Charlie Butler have played and won 6 games. The T I Pirates played 6 and won 5, losing the 12th Naval District championship game to the Hellcats, 32-0.

Tiny ThornhiU, after 12 years as Assistant Coach under Pop Warner, succeeded that vetetan as coach at Stanfotd. Tiny sent 3 Stanford teams in succession to the Rose Bowl, in 1934-35-36, winning the last game.

Roland Riggs, '04, had Don Wallace, '47, who played end for Navy, as his guest.

Sam Harrison, '28, had Spade Carrothers, also a former football player, as his guest.

Our program this evening included two feamres: (1) A talk on "Naval Gun Factory," and (2) An exhibition with running comment of "Official Navy Scouting Movies of NavyCahfornia Football Game, 1948."

Our Guest Speaker was Rear Adm. Theodore D. Ruddock, Jr., U. S. Navy, Senior Member, Board of Inspection and Survey, Pacific Coast Section.

Admiral Ruddock, then a Captain, was detached in September, 1942, from duty as Assistant Chief, Bureau of Ordnance, and took command of USS MASSACHUSETTS. In July, 1944, the MASSACHUSETTS under his command covered the assault on Tinian in which engagement Capt. Ruddock was wounded.

Later in 1944 Admiral Ruddock took com-

Rear Admiral T. D. Ruddock, Jr., USN, USNA 1914.—Official U. S. Navy Photograph.

mand of Battleship Division Four. On 9 January 1945, Bat Div 4 under his command participated without loss in the crossing of rhe T at Surigao Straits. Rear Admiral Ruddock was Superintendent of the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, from 1946 until 1948. His awards include: Navy Cross and 1 Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross; Legion of Merit and 3 Gold Stars in lieu of a second, third and fourth Legion of Merit; Purple Heart.

Rear Admiral Ruddock's talk on "Naval Gun Factory" was intensely interesting. Historically, the Gun Factory was established in 1799, but, practically the modern Gun Factory dates from 1885. Commodore Tingey, the first commanding officer, held that assignment for 29 years. He was succeeded by Dahlgren, who, in turn was succeeded by David D. Porter. The Gun Factory manufactures everything from l6-inch gun slides down.

When the old wooden figurehead of Tecumseh taken from the DELAWARE dacayed, the USNA Class of 1891, largely through the efforts of the late Rear Admiral Senn, father of the present commanding officer at Treasure Island, financed the bronze Tecumseh cast at the Gun Factory and now mounted at the Naval Academy.

The Gun Factory is the largest single industrial plant under the Navy. It has paid its own way in lives saved.

Following the talk. President Marbourg called on Clyde King, '22, former Navy football captain and Walter Camp's selection for All-American tackle, to introduce the Guest Commentator. Clyde at one time wore a sweater with "N***^" the Navy having played Army only 3 out of the 4 years he was a midshipman. Clyde won everlasting football fame by kicking 2 field goals in a game in which Navy defeated Army, 6-0.

Clyde said he wanted to call attention to Eggs Manske, who was a guest tonight. Eggs played end for Northwestern—he was AllAmerican end—then played 3 yeats piofes-

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sionally on the Chicago Bears, where he was outstanding. During the war, he was football coach at St. Mary's Preflight School, which Clyde commanded.

Clyde then introduced our Guest Commentator, Lynn Waldorf, Head Football Coach at California, who has produced one of the nation's top-flight football teams. To date Cal. has played 7 games and won 7.

Clyde recalled when he had rowed in a Navy shell against Syracuse, where Lynn was out for crew (the Jay Vees).

Clyde told about the successful coaching Lynn had done at Northwestern and is now doing at Cal. and then introduced Lynn Waldorf.

Our Guest Commentator recalled having seen Clyde row, and commented that the Navy crew had rowed together for 4 years and won all but 2 races during that entire period. Then Coach Waldorf related the high opinion he held about Coach Sauer and made some illuminating observations about various individual Navy football players.

As the movies of the California-Navy football game, 1948, won by California, 21-7, were projected on the screen. Coach Waldorf analyzed the plays and kept our interest at a high pitch. As he concluded, Lynn Waldorf paid high tribute to the fine sportsmanship of a good Navy team that went down fighting.

ITie following alumni attended: A. F. Huntington, '98; Wm. H. Shea, NA '00 and CG 02; Roland Riggs, '04; R. A. (Bob) White, '06; Leo Lindley, '09; H. W. Undetwood, '10; E. L. Patch, '11; E. H. Barber, '12; John Falge, '12; G. S. Gillespie, '12; R. G. Payne, '12; Neil H. Geisenhoff, '13; H. Watts Pillsbury, '13; T. D. Ruddock, '14; Frank P. Thomas, '14; E. F. Marbourg, '17; E. M. Senn, '17; H. W. Need, '18; H. E. Haven, '20; R. S. Morse, '20; Ransom K. Davis, '2l; L. J. Johns, '21; F. A. MacGurn, '21; J. C. McQueen, '21; G. C. (Scup) Miller, •21; W. F. Ramsey, '21; E. E. Roth, '21; T. R. Wirth, '21; Ray F. Yager, '21; L. L. Young, '21; H. L. Fudge, '22; Clyde King, '22; E. R. Duncan, '23; M. C. Heine, '24; C. W. Truxall, '25; Eugene P. Burton, '28; Sam Harrison, '28; A. W. Strahorn, '29; A. P. Douglass, '30; W. H. Stewart, '30; F. J. Bigaouette, '32; E. E. Lord, '33; Samuel Bradbard, '34; R. H. Hopkins, '34; Russ Maynard, '34; John J. Fee, '35; C. S. Sharrocks, '35; Fred I. Lincoln, '36 N. R. Lincoln, Jr., '40; R. A. Mallek, '40 R. G. Johns, Jr., '42; Knobby Norton, '43 Frank J. Kelly, Jr., '44; Larry Mayer, '44 J. R. Riordan, '44; Donald P. Wallace, Jr., '47.

through meetings of Naval Academy Alumni, to keep alive the pleasant associations and memofies connected with our Alma Mater— to renew old friendships made at Annapolis and cherished forever.

ing evening dinner meetings. When Haller approached Rear Admiral Hugo W. Osterhaus, USN, Ret., '00, then commanding U. S. Naval Station, Treasure Island, and asked whether monthly dinner meetings could be Before many years had passed, the young held at Treasure Island, the Admiral most organization got a big boost when Army came cordially invited us to hold them there.

There was no Officers' Club on Treasure west to play football against Stanford. At that time there was no chapter of the West Point Island then. The officers stationed there messed Alumni in San Francisco, so James B. (Jim- in a large partitioned off section of Palace K, my) Howell, USNA 1907, stepped into the one of the huge buildings which had housed breach and did a splendid job for us in en- the Foods and Beverages exhibit at the Golden tertaining the West Point delegation. A lunch- Gate International Exposition which had eon honoring the Superintendent of the Mili- taken place on Treasure Island durin'g 1939 taty Academy, his aides, and the coaches, was and 1940. Incidentally, Palace K was the only given at the Commercial Club. Jimmy arrived World's Fair building which was used for rhe in high hat, cut-away coat and with a carna- same purpose during the war as during the tion in his buttonhole, and presided with all Fair, for Palace K was used as a mess hall by the pomp and dignity of a mayor entettaining the Navy, serving 4,000 at one sitting. notable guests. Incidentally, he is now the The mess hall was supervised by capable Mayor of Atherton. Following the well- Chief Commissary Steward Wallace—a large attended luncheon, our group sat together in man weighing well over 200 pounds—who one section at Palo Alto and cheered for setved uniformly supremely excellent meals.

Army, but Stanford won the game.

The supervisor of the Officers' Mess was Chief It wasn't long, however, before alumni lost Cabin Steward White, a gentleman with the interest and meetings dwindled to one a year. most flawlessly perfect manners, who treated In 1935, a group of alumni intetested them- one and all with chivalry and the utmost selves in reviving the almost extinct Branch. courtesy. White, highly educated, had been a Hugo W. Osterhaus, '00, Russell C. Ryan, chemist in Jamaica before he emigrated to the '10, and Hubert M. McClellan, '23, were U.S.A. and joined the Navy. What a joy it chosen to see what could be done. They got was to see those two "old-timers"—Wallace nowhere. and White— wearing row upon row of gold Later, a general luncheon meeting with hash marks! attendance limited to alumni was held and The Admiral initiated bar service at about H. W. Osterhaus, '00, was elected President. 20^ per cocktail for our enjoyment, and was Stanford E. Moses, '92, Henry M. Gleason, that popular service? And gorgeous looking '99, Richard P. McCullough, '04, James B. • assortments of hors d'oeuvres were provided Howell, '07, George H. Laird, '07, and others, on the house. put their shoulders to the wheel and things Wallace and White always surprised us began to hum. By-laws were written, an unemployment committee was organized and a with the decorations—one time a block of ice policy of having luncheon speakers was in the shape of a batdeship—another time in the shape of an eagle, and at other times inaugurated. equally surprising masterpieces.

Perhaps Russell Ryan, '10, deserves as much When we seated ourselves in the very comcredit as any other one person for organizing the successful meetings of the late 1930's, for fortable easy dining chairs, which the Navy he ran the finances and issued bulletins ftee bought from the short-lived Albany Race of charge. He struggled hard and kept the Track, we found a handsomely bound souvenir spark alive without expense to members. Since menu at each plate. And the piece de resistance the re-organization of 1936, the Branch has was usually a large, tender, juicy steak. The had a solid foundation on which to build. price—Si.00.

At a dinner in December, 1943, the San James B. Howell, '07, and George H. Laird, '07, did effective and extensive work Francisco Branch, as a testimonial of our genas Presidents during the late 1930's. They kept uine appreciation of the splendid planning the members interested and contributed ably and equally splendid execution which made our dinners at Treasure Island unusually ento the growth of the Branch. joyable, presented Chief Commissary Steward During the late 1930's luncheon meetings Wallace and Chief Cabin Steward White, were held at San Francisco restaurants, with each, with a silver fruit bowl suitably enfrequent changes of restaurants. Those were the days when, during the Depression, members graved with the best Christmas wishes of sought assistance from our Employment Com- the Season to them and their families. mittee.

We enjoyed many wonderful get-togethers

U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY ASSOC. At about the time World War II began with marvelous speakers. Oftentimes Haller in Europe, Haller Belt, '08, West Coast Man- was able to secure a naval or military speaker (San Francisco Branch) By CDR. JOHN H. FALGE, USN (Ret.) The commissioning of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association (San Francisco Branch) may be said to have taken place 22 years ago. Kirkwood Donavin, '08, and E. F. "Ned" Marbourg, '17, conceived of the idea and invited Clyde King, '22, to help in getting alumni interested. The first meeting took place in November, 1926.

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ager for Bausch and Lomb Optical Co., was elected President, and held that position throughout the war. Haller obtained speakers of high quality and outstanding character, and this, combined with his teady wit, the good-natured ribbing he gave those present, and his fund of good stories which never ran out, stimulated a large attendance and made our monthly meetings most enjoyable.

By the time of Pearl Harbor Day, many of our members had been recalled to active duty and were unable to take time off at noon to attend luncheons, so we began hold-

just back from the Pacific War. One of the most stirring talks was "Are You Willing to Make a Parachute Jump Behind Enemy Lines —Alone"—by Colonel W. R. Peers, AUS, age about 28, the adventurous wartime leader of the fabulous American Kachin Rangers in the India-Burma Theater.

Quite often the British Consul General— Sir Godfrey A. Fisher—who attended frequently, furnished us with British speakers.

One of these grand scoops was a talk on "Some Submarine Operations of the Royal Navy," by likeable, young Lieutenant Barklie

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Ukin, RN, DSO and DSC and Bar, the former navigating ofiicer of HMS URSULA. He told most interestingly of Mediterranean submarine patrols which were interspersed with action in the Bay of Biscay and off the North Cape on the Murmansk convoy run.

Then too, we had a goodly sprinkling of Associated Ptess and United Press war correspondents as speakers.

Several prominent speakers, including the Honorable Roger D. Lapham, wartime Mayor of San Francisco, addressed us. In 1945, during the United Nations Conference on International Organization at San Francisco, we were particularly fortunate in being addressed by world renowned speakers. Dr. Isaiah Bowman, President, Johns Hopkins University, and an adviser to the American Delegation to the UNCIO, addressed us. So, too, did Vice Admiral E. L. Helfrich, RNN, Netherlands Delegate, who, in February, 1942, it will be remembered, succeeded Rear Admiral Thomas C. Hart, USN, as Allied Naval Chief in the South Pacific.

Occasionally movies, sometimes in color, were shown. Some of the descriptive titles were: "With the Marines at Tarawa," "Westward is Bataan," and, "Report from Tokyo."

Movies of the annual Army-Navy football game were shown and always attracted a capacity attendance with former West Pointers present as invited guests. Our membership contains many football enthusiasts. The old football heart beats strong in the breast of John S. "Indian Joe" Graham, '98. E. D. "Eddie" Washburn, Jr., '04, who has had considerable experience in managing Navy athletics, is another enthusiast. A number of members played on Navy football teams, including 2 ex-footbaU captains (both AllAmerican tackles)—Percy Northeroft, '09, whose extra-long place kick defeated Army in 1908, and Clyde King, '22, whose educated foot kicked 2 field goals for a score of 6-0, in 1919, when Army and Navy resumed meeting in football games after World War I. Clyde wears the football "N" with 3 stars, for the games in 1919-20-21.

After V-J Day, the San Francisco Branch presented a monogrammed Sheffield silver cigar and cigarette box, made by Van Erp, master aaftsman of San Francisco, to Haller Belt, in recognition of his loyalty and enthusiasm and of the unselfish and generous use of his own time and effort, by which he kept the San Francisco Branch not only alive and active, but, by reason of the high caliber of our guest speakers, a source of interesting information and pleasure to us all. The cover was inscribed: "To Haller Belt "From: The U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association (San Francisco Branch) and its monthly guests in grateful appreciation of a War Time Job Well Done as President.

"October 10, 1945."

In July, 1947, Haller Belt relinquished the Presidency into the capable hands of Clyde King.

One year later Ned Marbourg, the present incumbent, took over. During the current year the attendance varied from 58 to 104. The largest attendance was at the meeting at which Fleet Admiral Nimitz addressed our grouo on

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"The Navy and Its Funaions." Of the 716 who attended duting the first 10 months of 1948, 79% were alumni and 2 1 % were guests. There was a spread of 68 years in classes attending—from 1881 to 1949.

We have 137 alumni members in good standing, and a healthy treasury balance of S350.00,asof 30Sept.'48.

Our dinner meetings are well attended with a well balanced distribution between classes.

We look forward to each meeting, feeling we can count on regular attendance of such popular "old alumni" as A. F. Huntington (R. Adm. SC, USN, Ret.), '98 and W. H. "Bill" Shea (K. Adm. USCG, Ret.), USNA, '00 and USCG, '02.

Our monthly stag dinner meetings are held at 6:30 P.M. on the fitst Wednesday of every month at the Officers' Club, U. S. Naval Station, Tieasute Island, and all alumni and their friends are cordially invited to attend. The spirit of a friendly welcome, which was started by Admital Osteihaus, was continued

by Commodore, later Rear Admiral, R. W. Cary, '14, who relieved him, and is still carried on by Captain Elliott M. Senn, '17, the third commanding officer at Treasure Island, who is the present incumbent.

All in all, we are mighty proud of our San Francisco Branch, the friendly feeling it promotes among members and the traditional high Navy esprit de corps it helps to maintain.

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Parker, '35; A. K. Tyree, '36; R. A. O'Neill, '38; G. B. Williams, '39; W. J. Colson, '40; R. A. Bogardus, '40; E. L. Bush, '41; V. K. Atkins, '43.

The Seattle Branch of the U.S.N.A. Alumni Assoc, held their regular meeting at B.O.Q. of the Naval Base, Pier 91, Seattle, Washington, Monday, 1 November 1948.

The meeting was presided over by President B. B. Cassels.

Following a delicious dinner, Comdr. H. C. Duff made an interesting report on the progress of candidates for the Naval Academy. Capt. A. C. Burrows, Public Relations Officer then told about the program for Navy Week. The guest speaker, Professor Walter Hiltner made a very interesting talk on "Celestial Navigational Insttuments" that he is developing.

Three new Trustees, H. B. Berry, •lO, Gordon Rowe, •IS, and J. B. Danhoff, '27, were elected to three year tetms.

The meeting was then adjourned to be followed by a meeting of the Trustees.

The following members were present: G. A. Duncan, '08; H. B; Berry, '10; Eric L. Barr, '11; H. H. Good, '12; D. R. Lee, '13 H. Coldwell, '20; E. D. Poole, '21; B. J. SkahiU, '21; D. A. Frost, '21; R. R. Fox, '22 W. R. Carter, '22; B. B. Cassels, '22; J. E. Stephens, '22; C. H. Thompson, '22; E. T. Collins, '23; J. L. Brown, '23; H. M. Mc Lellan, '23; A. W. Axtell, '24; K. R. Borgen '24; J. W. Brady, '24; F. A. Strohecker, '24 J. T. Warren, '24; T. C. White, '25; P. W. Mourer, '26; J. G. Farnsworth, "26; J. B, Danhoff, ^27; R. I. F. Fravel, '27; T. C. Fauntz, '27; C. C. Hornby, '28; A. C. Barrows, '28; Roy Jackson, '29; G. N. Stevenson, '32 H. C. Duff, '33; G. C. McKusick, '35; W. E. Parker, '35; W. J. Colson, ^40; and associate members, Capt. H. J. Wright and Comdr. F. M. Christiansen.

The regular monthly meeting of the Seattle Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Assn. was held at the B.O.Q. Naval Station, Pier 91, on Monday, 4 October 1948.

The meeting was presided over by B. B. Cassels, President, and there was a good turnout of sixty members and guests, this being the first meeting since June.

The meeting of the Boatd of Trustees was Rear Admiral H. H. Good, '12, who relieved Rear Admiral Fort as Commandant called to order by President B. B. Cassels.

Capt. Eric L. Barr, Chairman of the NomiThirteenth Naval District, was present and nating Committee, nominated the following to made a short talk.

A report of the meeting of the trustees and serve as officers for the year 1949: W. E. Parker, President; J. B. Danhoff, Vice National Vice President Arnold Brand held 9 September, was given by the Secretary, Ken President; T. C. White, Secretary; H. B. Berry, Treasurer.

Borgen.

A very interesting lecture on "Cycloidal The Trustees voted unanimously to elect the Propellers," illustrated with slides and movies, above nominated officers. was given by Professor Harry J. Kirschner.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

The following members were present: Joseph Baer, '07; G. A. Duncan, '08; H. B. Berry, '10; Eric L. Barr, '11; H. H. Good, ST. LOUIS •12; D. R. Lee, '13; A. R. Early, '14; Gordon The local chapter met for the October lunchRowe, '18; G. B. Sherwood, '18; H. Caldwell, eon at the usual place, the Propeller Room '20; R. D. Sollars, '20; W. M. Moses, '20; of the Mark Twain Hotel, with Captain WilB. J. SkahiU, '21; Rodger Simpson, '21; E. D. liam P. Kellogg presiding.

Poole, '21; F. J. Firth, '21; C. D. Emory, '21; Among the many things discussed was footD. A. Frost, '21; Arthur Ayrault, '21; James ball.

And when Academy Alumni talk football R. Dudley, '21; W. R. Carter, '22; A. K. Ridgway, '22; B. B. Cassels, '22; Jno. E. the Army-Navy game plunges into the limeStephens, '22; A. L. Hamlin, '22; C. H. light. It was announced that the local assoThompson, '22; R. R. Fox, Jr., '22; J. L. ciation would again meet with the Army asBrown, '23; E. T. Collins, '23; H. M. Mc- sociation to listen to the big game. The Lellan, '23; H. A. Downs, '23; K. R. Borgen, meeting place will be the Medical Officers' •24; J. W. Brady, '24; J. W. Fowler, '24; F. A. Club in the Mart Building, 12th and Spruce Strohecker, '24; J. T. Warren, '24; T. C. Sts. Our president announced that a nominating White, '25; J. G. Farnsworth, '26; P. W. Mowrer, '26; H. L. Tallman, '27; R. J. Fravel, committee would be formed for the forthcom'27; A. F. White, '29; R. O. Gilbert, '31; ing election of officers to be held in December.

J. M. O'Toole, '31; Loren Grinstead, ^31; H. Charles L. Ashley was put in the chairman's C. Duff, '33; G. A. McKusick, '35; W. E. seat on the committee. Two additional com-

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The business meeting was opened by our for SHIPMATE. president. Commander Frank W. Lagerquist, The president called upon our able secre- USN (Ret.), '07, and the matter of aiding tary-treasurer, Cdr. C. P. Callahan for a finan- in the procurement of Naval Academy candicial report and all hands bteathed easier when dates was placed at the top of the agenda for the Commander announced we are operating discussion. Captain P. S. Creasor, USN, '25, presented a report on the recent conference in the black.

Those present weie: Capt. W. P. Kellogg, of chapter representatives in Annapolis and Cdr. C. P. Callahan, J. W. Quillian, Capt. turned his literature and information over W. D. Hoover, T. J. Hickey, H. H. Hi.t-bell, to Mr. Sumner T. Scott, '20, who will go to A. C. Meyers, C. F. Braught, E. J. ZeUmer, Annapolis in mid-October as our official deleR. H. Mayer, Wm. Wider, a guest, Robert gate to straighten out the policy of this ChapMurch, W. P. Gruner, Jr., and J. R. Carlson. ter on this matter.

Considerable debate took place as various We were very happy to see our distinguished member Lloyd C. Stark spotlighted members placed their views before the group. in "Well Done" in the October issue of SHIP- I believe it was firmly established that the Twin Cities Area Chapter does not endorse MATE. any plan or program which will place athletic prowess ahead of academic or leadership qualTWIN CITIES AREA ities insofar as Naval Academy candidates are concerned. Rear Admiral Walfrid Nyquist, The October meeting of the Twin Cities USN (Ret.), '21, then took the floor and Area Chapter was held on Friday evening, expressed his views on the topic and found 1 Oaober, at the Commissioned Officers' quite a large percentage of the membership Mess, Naval Air Station, Minneapolis. A rec- in agreement with him. Admiral Nyquist ord attendance of 35 members was achieved. stated that he felt that the emphasis should As usual, a cocktail hour preceded the din- be on striving for the all-round candidate. ner meeting. Fried chicken replaced the cus- A motion was unanimously passed placing the tomary T-bone steak plate and I believe that Chapter on record to this effect: "The Twin aU hands agreed that the reputation of the Cities Area Chapter, as a whole, would en-

mittees were formed. They are the Local Employment Assistance Committee and a committee to pick three alumni-of-the-month

1948 REGISTER The 1948 edition of the REGISTER OF ALUMNI is off the press and has been mailed to subscribers and to members of the Alumni Association who, through the cancellation of unexpired subscriptions to SHIPMATE, are entitled to a free copy.

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deavor to interest potential candidates in the Naval Academy and assist them in any possible way, keeping in mind the desirability of maintaining the standard of all-around men for the Academy." It was further agreed that if any individual members desire to actively go out and attempt to "sell" the Naval Academy to potential candidates, such action would be purely up to the individual. But under no circumstances would we have a procurement group afield in Minnesota under the banner of this Chapter.

The By-Laws as adopted last June were distributed to all hands and we are proud to submit a few copies to the National Association for your perusal.

It was learned that all Alumni residing in this area are adequately housed and that it would not be necessary at this time to form a Welcoming Committee. The Biography Committee for SHIPMATE contributions remains on the agenda for future action.

The November meeting will be a buffet affair at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, NAS, Minneapolis, on the afternoon of the Army-Navy game. Members are invited to bring their wives or guests and join in the afternoon festivities as we listen to . . . Navy triumph over the Kaydets.

The following were present: Cdr. Frank W. Lagerquist, USN-(Rer), '07; P. L. Zesbaugh, '14; E. B. Caldwell, '17; Commo. C. J. Rend, USN-(Ret.), '19; S. T. Scott, '20; M. C. Wheyland, '20; R. Adm. W. Nyquist, USN-(Ret.), '21; J. E. Parker, '22; O. Dougher, '22; F. Denfeld, '22; Capt. H. A. Dunn, USN, '23; T. L. Hasbrouck, '23; Capt.

W. C. Holt, USN, '23; Capr C. Briggs, USN, '25; F Bell, '25; Capt. P. S. Creasor, USN, '25; R. H. Matson, '25; T. Millott, '25; N. G. Holeman, '26; Capr K. Pryor, USN(Ret.), '29; J. C. Cumming, '30; Cdr. C. F. Putman, USN, '37; L. T. Snilsberg, '39; Lt. Cdr. E. C. Svendsen, USN, '41; Lt. Cdr. R. Spencer, '41; Lt. Cdr. W. A. Donohue, USN, '42; Lt. F. R. Putnam, USN, '43; E. R. Quady, '43; T. Carlin, '44; F. A. Schnurr.

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