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Bv Fred Lardner issue of SHIPMATE, which would change what's coming! Colonel Louis 10* 0A.K Johnson as Secretary of Defense (took over from Secretary Forrestal 31 March). A Department of Defense, with the Army, the Navy and the Air Force as military departments (not bureaus, thank goodness). More pay. And, quite probably, taxes the same as those paid by civilians. Probably a system of military retirement financed on a six percent contributory basis, similar to the system in effect for civil service employees of the Federal government. Compensation for Reservists injured or killed during training.

Colonel Johnson comes well recommended. He has been criticized for some of his political taaics, for his desire for publicity—good publicity—for himself, for his aggressiveness. But he may do the armed services a lot of good. Certainly, he will not sit back and say nothing if they are criticized unjustly, if he is convinced they need more of something or other, as money. The issue of a division of the money may be revived, but for that matter, it has never been really settled. Some authorities doubt that Johnson will be influenced by pressure, no matter how subtly applied, or Air Force publicity. As we s,sx. it from people who know him, he wiU attempt to arrive at some decision as to the best way of fighting a possible war with Russia, and translate that into research, equipment, and training. He did a pretty good job of industrial preparation for World War II. And, we are told, he doesn't pretend that he is more of an expert on warfare than the Generals and the Admirals. He was of the Infantry in the last war, and has a pretty good idea of what it takes to transport armies to where they have to go. Like most good salesmen, he can be sold, but he doesn't like an issue which is built up in the press and then submitted to him.

Department of Defense, and give the Secretary of Defense appropriate responsibility and authority, with civilian and military assistance adequate to fulfill this enlarged responsibility.

"I am not recommending," the President said, "the blanket transfer of all statutory authority applicable to the Departments of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force to the Secretary of Defense.

Neither am I recommending any change in the statutory assignment of combatant functions to the Army, Navy, and Air Force. I recommend, however, that the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force administer the respective military departments under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense."

The top military man under the new setup would be the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who would be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. This man, the President said, would "take precedence over all other military personnel, and be the principal military adviser to the President and the Secretary of Defense."

The fact that the President specifically recommended no change in the combat functions of the Army, Navy, and Air Force should encourage Navy men.

If Colonel Johnson or his advisers, or General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, who may be the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, g,tx. any ideas about lessening the legalized functions of Naval aviation or the Marine Corps, they will have to get around a mighty tough man—President Truman. They will also have to get around Congress, which after all has the final say in establishing such changes.

the retirement features of the bill for the benefit of personnel, active and retired. The House committee, or the Senate Armed Services Committee, or Congress in general, may make some changes of its own. In a letter to Congress, the President said that preliminary studies indicate the bill as it stands may increase personnel costs $590 million a year. The President's budget would permit only an additional $400 million for pay raises. But this difference in an overall budget of around $15 billion is small, only 1.3 percent.

The important recommendations recendy made by the President, in connection with the pay bill, concern taxes and retirement financing. President Tnmian has suggested to Congress that military persoimel be taxed just as civilians are, on a gross pay basis. This would mean that most military allowances, including those for food and quarters, would be subject to income taxes. He suggested that the armed services' retirement system be much like that of civil service employees of the Federal government, with personnel contributing 6 percent of their pay every pay day to the retirefund.

In spite of the new taxation and retirement systems recommended by the President, which probably will be made effeaive, it is estimated that the takehome pay of all ofiicers will be considerably in excess of their present takehome pay. That of course is the purpose of the pay bill.

Reserves' Compensation

The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved S. 213, which would extend to Reservists and National Guardsmen, killed or injured while rendering service under competent orders Fay And Taxes for short periods of time, the same benefits they would receive if serving for At this writing (mid-March) the pay periods in excess of thirty days.

Along with the Johnson appointment. bill is still being considered by the The bill was introduced because of President Truman recommended a House Armed Services Committee. The the increasing difficulty of keeping inchange in the military setup. The Presi- bill is numbered H. R. 2553. As introdividuals, particularly those acquiring dent recommended to Congress a change duced, it was based on the recommendafamily responsibilities and establishing in the National Security Act which tions of the Hook Commission On Serthemselves in civilian life, active in the would convert the national military es- vice Pay. But the committee has acceptReserves. The principle of such comtablishment into an executive depart- ed recommendations of Secretary of ment of goverimient, to be known as the Defense Forrestal, outlined in the last (Continued on page 16)

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by Qaire Lee Chennault (G. P. Putnam, $4.50).

Qaire Lee Chennault's record of his experience in China, his observations and his conclusions is aptly named. WAY OF A FIGHTER pulls no punches, beats around no bushes, and presents the straight-forward opmions of a man who is convinced he is fighting for something worthwhile.

In the welter of conflicting opinion regarding China from first-hand observers, the accusation and counteraccusation stemming from dashes of personality of the same men, and the ignorance of the average American concerning the subject, it is difficult for anyone to weigh the relative value of Chennault's emphatic declarations. An insight into his personality, gleaned from his own hand, may thereby be of more value than any other single factor in gauging the import of his observations.

Cheimault's earliest recollections are of roaming the oak woods and mossdraped cypress swamps of the Mississippi flood plains in northeast Louisiana. His mother died when he was eight, and it was at this age that he shot his first gun, a Winchester rifle. With only a piece of bacon to fry, freshly-caught fish and a sack of corn meal to make bread, young Chennault would hunt and fish for a week at a time. Speaking of that period in his life he says, "after reaching the age of twelve, I preferred to hunt and fish alone. I was too young for adult companionship and knew too much of woodcraft to desire companionship of boys of my own age. I made my own camp, found and cooked my own food, and felt most at ease when buried deep in the woods."

When he was ten his father married again. His step-mother, a school-teacher, was responsible for much of his early education. After her death, when he was fifteen he was alone again and "never found another companion whom I could so completely admire, respect and love."

Summing up the formative years of his boy-hood, Chennault says, "I was inclined to be shy, sensitive to criticism or ridicule and rarely confided my real feelings or thoughts to anyone older. I had an insatiable urge to win.. . ."

In 1909 went to Annapolis to take (Continued on page 19)

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The Navy on Capitol Hill—By Fred Lardner

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Miscellaneous Cargo—By LeRoy W. Vance

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T h e New Leadership—By Capt. John B. SC-USN (Ret.)

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Pole Vaulters—By Capt. P. Y. H. Weems, {Ret.) USNA '12

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Early Ambitions to Play " P o l o " Gratified

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The Annapolis Chapter, U. D. C. Addressed by Col. Charles H. Gerhardt, U. S. Army

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Midshipmen's Activities Alumni News

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Sailing, both as a means of recreation and as a drill, is assuming an ever increasing place of importance with the midshipmen at the Naval Academy. Naval Academy yachts manned by midshipmen and officers have competed in several of the ocean races as well as those on Chesapeake Bay. Our cover picture shows one of the crew members of one of the smaller boats engaged in tautening up a halyard during an afternoon's sail on the Severn. 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, $6.00. Published by the Alumni Association of the United Sutes 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 ofBce, Alumni House, Annapolis, Maryland. Entered as second-class matter June 14, 1943 at the post office at Annapolis, Maryland, under the Act of March 3, 1879 Copyright 1949, by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc.

Control Console is another important example of RCA's skill in research and engineering.

SHIP COHTROL-at your ORTY-NINE INSTRUMENTS and controls . . . formerly scattered in confusing array about the pilot h o u s e . . . n o w consolidated in this compact console. Not only is this a great simplification of the problem of ship control, but a real saving in topside weight and space.

T h i s new convenience, developed in close co-operation with the U.S. Navy, represents the most modern advancement in the progress of ship control . . . a process which has been going on since man first ventured on the open sea. With the passage of years, every new device which has been introduced to the ship's bridge has consumed a little more of the steadily diminishing area of deck and bulkhead space.

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THE iEW LEADERSHIP E may well be asked the question: W "What have the Service Academies done and what are they doing to provide this country with military and naval leadership adequate to its needs?"

We don't know the answers to this question. W e will not know until leaders of the last war begin to give their views for public consideration, and the views of the War and Navy Departments are aired. The records of the past are not all good.

I understand that several of otur commanders have come tmder criticism, but because of physical disability the writer caimot supply a reference. There has been Presidential comment on bureau chiefs. Upon reading Upton's Military History of the United States one sees the pictiure of Lincoln tearing his hair over his inability to select suitable leaders for the Army of the Potomac.

When one officer commented about Grant's intemperance, Lincoln was supposed to have remarked that he wished he had some other generals using the same brand. Franklin Roosevelt made a similar remark about one of his early bureau chiefs.

There seems to be no doubt about the Academies providing the best technical education. About a year ago the Naval Academy's text 'oooks on Leadership v/ere very meager. One of about twentysix years ago made many references to the coal burning age. Another one written during the war, but I believe failed of adoption, made many antagonistic comparisons about a great section of our Navy.

It was noted that the careers of the twenty or twenty-five officers who compiled the book of 1921, were, in general quite successful.

Genetics may offer a way by which a better seleaive process may be employed.

Adolph Hitler was a good leader but he certainly did not chew at rugs because he was hungry. He had some glandular trouble that I imagine was the same as that of Nebuchadnezzar who was said to have eaten grass; a glandular trouble called lycantrophy.

I remember the captain of one of our ships of the Old Armoured Cruiser Squadron. He would have fits of anger, â&#x20AC;˘The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the Navy Department or of the Naval Service.

The Naval Academy was among the first institutions, if not the very first, in this country to include the main feamres discussed in its course on Modern Naval Leadership.

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By Capt. John B. Ewald, SC-USN (Ret.) throw his cap on the bridge or quarter deck and stamp on it; but it was not made for that purpose. A little glandular treatment might have solved the trouble.

Some glands will produce studied inaccuracies in reports; others lack of endurance, all of which can be treated.

Our system is susceptible to further development. A continuous and improved scrutiny of potential leaders will be highly necessary.

Requirements of high leadership cannot with assvurance be met from among those who have attained important success only in administrative positions of responsibility at the seat of the government. The memory of what an officer did in the remote past is only an item of doubtful value; social or financial positions may have a bearing but only so far as they initiate valuable individual characteristics; specifically in the development of officers in the Navy.

All the instruction of languages, science, seamanship, all the physical

SPECIAL N O T I C E As a measure of economy and by direction of the Publishing Committee of the Board of the Association, there will be only two issues of SHIPMATE pubUshed during the summer. The June-July issue will be published about 1 July and the August-September issue about 1 September. There will be no change in the date of publication of other issues of the magazine.

training and discipline are solely for the purpose of making naval officers. A naval officer is a leader. Under our present system he is necessarily a leader whether he has any of the traits required for successful leadership or not.

In civil pursuits a man attains a position of leadership by gradual progressive stages. He is seldom thrown directly into the responsibilities of leadership over his fellows but rather by constant adjustments within his environment does he finally attain those attributes which bring the recognition of leadership in his particular field. In brief he must prove his capabilities before he

reaches the position of leadership. To a considerable extent, in the case of a naval officer, it is just the reverse.

The officer on first commissioning is projected immediately into the problems and responsibilities of leadership. He is equipped, (according to present day standards) with a satisfactory working knowledge of the instnaments, equipment and materials with which he must work, but in the knowledge of the proper application of the essentials of leadership he is deficient. He must therefore learn these essentials by the trial and error method. In this process he may, and sometimes does, wreck his career before it is well started.

HE Navy would not for a single T moment think of placing the operation of modern, intricate and vital shipboard mechanisms in the hands of a person untrained in their uses and ignorant of their purposes and potentialities. It is fantastic to imagine the trial and error system in the operation of fire control instruments or turret operating gear or a ship's main propelling machinery. 'These arc some of the "tools of the trade."

However, they are only a part of them and perhaps a lesser part at that. Men are also tools of the tradeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the common every day, garden variety of human beings. The bringing of the human and mechanical tools together in a superior sufficiency of operation is leadership.

And no matter how much you may have of the mechanical tool and how good they may be, if you are deficient in the other you are licked.

A serious deficiency in leadership will bring defeat no matter how nearly perfectly we be prepared with all the other tools of war.

It may be said that an officer's progress through the lower commissioned grades is his training toward leadership. That is true for ultimate higher leadership but it is also true that that is when the trial and error feature comes in and because it seems certain that the casualties along the way are much more numerous now than they need to be.

The essential elements of leadership can be defined and taught.

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Alaskan Air Command, who authorized an observation flight on the 21st July, 1948. In a flight of fifteen hours, thirtyfortunate ones who reach the poles are five minutes, covering thirty-two huncalled "Pole Vaulters" and are given a dred seventy-five miles, the B-29 burned certificate to that effect, as depiaed here- some forty thousand pounds of gasoline.

It took off weighing 131,000 pounds, with.

The area around the North Pole. Official It also might be a siurprise to SHIP- and returned weighing 90,000 pounds.

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On this flight it would have been MATE readers to know that Admiral Peary and a few others were not the possible to see two sun-rises and two only ones to have Pole-Vaulted, as cer- sim-sets. Since the plane's speed in the

By Capt. P . V. H. Weems, tificate niunber 334 will show. In fact far North latimde is faster than the speed USN (Ret.) USNA '12 regular weather flights are being made of the sun, the sun could be made to set over the pole by B-29's of the Air Forces. in the East by flying West, and by slowThe writer had the good formne of ing down it would rise and by speeding meeting Major General Atkinson. up it would set again. This phenomenon actually occurred in several cases.

Three navigators were used in addition to a radar operator and the weather observer furnished wind-drift along with the radar operator and second navigator.

One navigator spent the entire day taking observations of the sun widi the Astro-compass while another navigator spent the day taking observations of the sun with a sextant, taking drift observations and reducing observations to position. The first navigator was kept busy almost continuously recording data and fmrnishing weather reports.

Since this was a weather observation plane, more navigation was done than would be required normally. It was impressive to see how efficiently this navigation was done, with nothing but the Sim to give direaion as well as the position, since the magnetic compass was found to be in error twenty degrees shortly after breaking out through the overcast at Fairbanks.

The area around the North Pole was mosdy covered with ice but with some long open leads and with some melted ice showing as ponds on the ice fields.

The temperature in the plane was about sixty degrees. In fact with heavy clothing it was too warm for comfort JULY since the plane was artificially heated.

The temperature outside at eighteen thousand feet was about eighteen degrees below zero. At the surface it was apparendy above freezing.

One of the impressive things about the flight was the relative ease of piloting :;^\9J _.<ythe plane compared to the work of navigating it. While three navigators and a radar operator worked hard all day at their job, the co-pilot and pilot had a relative cinch after the take-off until the time for landing. As the writer went forward to take a look at the flight operation, the co-pilot was sleeping and the pilot, with his feet propped up above OME of the salty readers of SHIPMATE

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Ike ^(*uied ÂŁicUed. Midshipmen OflScers for Third T e r m Announced Selection has been announced of the Midshipmen Officers for the third and final academic term, 14 March 1949 through 3 June 1949. Condua, academics, aptitude and leadership all were taken into consideration in the selection of these Midshipmen Officers.

Midshipman, First Qass, John C. Barrow, has been appointed Brigade Commander for the second time this year.

He was the Brigade Commander during the first' term this year, 23 September 1948-18 December 1948. Captain of the varsity basketball team. Midshipman Barrow has won sport's letters in both basketball and trade at the Naval Academy.

The new Deputy Commander is Midshipman, First Class, Dennis C. Stanfill.

He, too, held this post in the Brigade Organization dmring the fiirst term this year. Before entering the Naval Academy in June, 1945, Midshipman Stanfill was graduated from the County High School, Lawrencebuxg, Tennessee. At the Naval Academy he is Vice President of the Midshipmen Mechanical Engineering Club and has received athletic awards in both wresding and soccer.

Midshipman, First Class, Lionel M. Noel, is the new Brigade Operations Officer.

Commanding the First and Second Regiments diuring the Third Term will be Midshipmen, First Class, Ralph "Pistol Pete" Williams and Milton N . Allen.

Midshipman Williams was the Brigade Commander during the Second Term and Midshipman Allen was the Commander of the Second Regiment diuring the Second Term.

Midshipmen, First Class, Elias Venning, Jr., and Herman W. Jones, are the Operations Officers for the First and Second Regiments.

The Battalion Commanders, all of whom are members of the Class of 1949, are: Midshipman Edward S. Briggs, 1st Battalion.

Midshipman William G. Lalor, Jr., 2nd Battalion.

Midshipman James V. Haley, 3rd Battalion.

Midshipman Richard C. Clinite, 4th Battalion.

Midshipman Harry E. Baumgarten, Jr., 5 th Battalion.

Midshipman Wesley E. Lindsey, Jr., 6th Battalion.

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Rear Admiral J a m e s L. H o l l o w a y , Jr., U S N Superintendent stripes, indicative of Company Commanders and Regimental Adjutants: Midshipmen James H. L. Chambers, Jr., First Regimental Adjutant; Carlos D. McCuUough, Second Regimental Adjutant; Donald J. Loudon, First Company; David M. Latham, Second Company; Heiuy P. Forbes, Third Company; Robert B. Wisherd, Fourth Company; William C. Smtt, Fifth Company; Kenneth A. Bott, Sixth Company; John C. Dixon, Jr., Seventh Company; Thomas J. Walters, Eighth Company; Ted M. Aimenberg, Ninth Company; Frank S. Glendinning, Tenth Company; Paul D. Roman, Eleventh Company; Robert C. James, Twelfth Company; Thomas W. Tift, Jr., Thirteenth Company; Albert L. Jenks, Fourteenth Company; Anthony L. Palazzolo, Fifteenth Company; Orlando A. Wall, Sixteenth Company; Henry W. Egan, Seventeenth Company; Reynolds Beckwith, Eighteenth Company; George L. Siri, Jr., Nineteenth Company; Harry D. Train, II, Twentieth Company; Raymond W. Bean, TwentyFirst Company; George M. Benas, Twenty-Second Company; Robert L. Lawler, Jr., Twenty-Third Company; Wilbur H. Sample, Twenty-Fourth Company; William L. Bryan, TwentyFifth Company; Merton R. Fallon, Twenty-Sixth Company; Stanley T. Counts, Twenty-Seventh Company; James D. Beeler, Twenty-Eighth Company; Walter E. Marquardt, TwentyNinth Company; Allen H. Balch, Thirtieth Company; Keimeth M. Carr, Thirty-First Company; William D. Weir, Thirty-Second Company; James W. Beeler, Thirty-Third Company; Edward W. Page, liiirty-Fourth Company; Carlton H. Hershner, Thirty-Fifth Company; Donald A. Smith, Thirty-Sixth Company.

Breakfast were held at Saint Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis for the Midshipmen and Academy personnel of the Episcopal faith. The Communion Service was celebrated by the Right Reverend Noble C. Powell, DD, Bishop of Maryland. Included in the group of more than two hundred that attended this service were the Superintendent, Admiral Holloway, Jr., and Commander Thomas D. Cunningham, USN, Flag Lieutenant.

Breakfast was served in the Parish House on Duke of Gloucester Street following the Communion Service.

This Holy Communion Service and Breakfast at St. Anne's is an aimual Lenten custom that has been observed for many years by the midshipmen of the Episcopal faith attending the Naval Academy. The custom which was instimted by Reverend C. Edward Berger, the Pastor of St. Anne's Episcopal Church is usually observed on the first Sunday in the Lenten season.

Academy Host to Members of the Organization of the American States

On Tuesday, 22 February, Admiral Holloway and the Naval Academy aaed as host to Ambassadors from Latin American countries to the Organization of the American Republics. The group, which included several Ambassadors to the United States, was rendered full honors consisting of a 19-gun salute and four ruffles and flourishes, with a full Marine Guard of Honor upon arrival, and following a short tour of the Academy was feted at a formal luncheon at the Officers' Mess. During their tour members of the group had an opportunity to meet Midshipmen from Latin American countries attending the Naval Academy as well as Latin American officers who are studying at the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School.

Also present were Governor William Preston Lane of Maryland and members of the Maryland Legislamre, as well as Rear Admiral O. B. Hardison of the Annual Holy C o m m u n i o n Service Navy Department and Senior Officers of for Episcopal Midshipmen Held the Naval Academy.

At the luncheon, toasts were renat Saint Anne's dered by Admiral Holloway to The LibAt 7:30 a.m., Sunday, 6 March, a spe- erators and 1st Presidents of the Amercial Holy Communion Service and ican Republics; by Ambassador Coro-

minas (representative from Argentina) to the President of the United States; bv Governor Lane to the guests from the Organization of the American States; and by Ambassador Sacassa (Ambassador from Nicaragua) to Governor Lane and the Free State of Maryland.

Following the luncheon the group adjourned to the State House to attend a special session of the Maryland Legislamre honoring great American liberators, including George Washington, the anniversary of whose birth was celebrated on that day.

Mechanical Engineering Club Group Tours Patuxent Test Center Visiting the Naval Air Station and Flight Test Center at Patuxent, Maryland, on Washington's Birthday, 22 February, were a group of thirty-eight midshipmen members of the Naval Academy Mechanical Engineering Club. Lieutenant Commander Paul W. Gill, USN, who is on duty in the Department of Marine Engineering, accompanied the midshipmen.

The group left the Naval Academy by bus shordy after 8:00 a.m. They were met on arrival by Commander Emerson E. Fawkes, Naval Academy Class of 1932, who is the Chief Projea Officer in the Flight Test Department at Patuxent He explained to the group the various types of flight tests and what can be determined by them. Later he conduaed them through the giant Flight Test Center where the midshipmen viewed the latest types of airaaft being put through rigid Navy tests. They returned to the Naval Academy prior to Evening Meal Formation at seven p.m. on Tuesday.

Heading the group of thirty-eight Midshipmen who made the trip was Midshipman, First Class, Thomas J. Walters. Midshipman Walters is the President of the Naval Academy Mechanical Engineering Club.

O r g a n Recitals at t h e Naval A c a d e m y During Lent Each Sunday afternoon at five o'clock during the Lenten Season, Professor Donald C. Gilley, Chapel Choirmaster, is presenting an organ recital in the Naval Academy Chapel.

The first of these recitals was presented Sunday, 6 March. The program included Prelude and Fugue in B Minor

by J. S. Bach, Sketches in D Flat Major and C Major by Robert Schimaann, A. Fantasy by Harold Darke, Scherzo by Everett Titcomb, Three Preludes (Rhosymedre) by Vaughn Williams, and Postlude on "Sleepers, Wake" by Miles L' A. Martin.

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Prof. Donald C. Gilley, Naval Academy organist and choirmaster, who is presenting a series of Lenten Organ Recitals. Official U. S. Navy Photograph.

Academy in 1944. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Oberlin College in Ohio and a Master's Degree from the University of Cincinnati.

These special organ recitals are broadcast locally over Station W A N N , and are carried over the facilities of the Continental FM-Network.

L a n g u a g e Club Activities Dr. Walter Hallstein, who is the President of the University of Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, presented an informal talk on student life in Germany to the Midshipmen members of the Naval Academy German Club on 15 Feb. Dr. Hallstein is presendy on the faculty of Georgetown University in Washington, D. C. Also attending the meeting as guests of the German club were Associate Professors William H. Berry and Henry W. Drexel and Assistant Professors Kurt R. Roderbourg and Ivor Wayne, all of whom are assigned to the German Section of the Department of Foreign Languages.

Ilie Midshipman Head of the German Club is Midshipman, First Class Warren P. Vosseler.

The guest speaker at the monthly dinner meeting of the Midshipmen's Pormguese Club, which was held Wednesday evening, 2 March, in Bancroft Hall, was Dr. Jose Silvado Bueno, Commercial Counselor of the Pan American Union, Washington, D. C. He is also a Professor of Pormguese at George

Washington University in Washington, D. C. Dr. Buetio chose as his subjea, "Brazil, the Unknown." He emphasized the essentially democratic spirit of Brazil with its lack of social and racial prejudices and the great love of the Brazilian people for the United States and its democratic form of govertmient. Vast areas of Brazil are still unknown not only to foreigners but also to native Brazilians, he pointed out. He stated that Brazil is said to have almost everything in the line of raw materials and in sufficient quantities to support some nine hundred million people. In conclusion Dr. Bueno emphasized that there is a vast oppormnity for a future in Brazil not only for Brazilians but also for American investors and technicians.

Midshipman, Second Class, George M. Castellanos, of Mexico City, Mexico, was in charge of the after-dinner speaking program in which four midshipmen iriembers of the Portuguese Club participated. Toastmaster at the dinner was Assistant Professor William X. Walsh.

The guest speaker at the monthly dinner meeting of the Midshipmen's French Club, which was held Wednesday evening, 9 March, in Bancroft Hall, was Mr. Roger Coustry, Agriculniral Attache to the Belgium Embassy in Washington, D.C. "Economic Recovery in Belgium and Western Europe" was the title of Mr. Coustry's brief address. In his remarks he explained to the group the importance of the sea-port of Antwerp to the

Oiiasaaf txperienees Belgium people in their struggle for economic recovery.

Also present at this dinner as guests of the French Club were Associate Professor Alden R. Hefler, and Assistant Professors C. Albert Pritchard and John D. Yarbro, all of whom are on duty in the Department of Foreign Languages,

By Allan G. Olson, ' 0 8 U. S. Naval Academy.

Midshipman, Second Class, Howard I. Laniado, was the Midshipman-in-Charge A LTHOUGH raised in the big city of of the diimer. H e is the Head of the x V Chicago, I was formnate in being Midshipmen French Club. able to spend a good part of my time in the country, as my father, a Chicago Midshipmen Take Part i n businessman made a hobby of maintainTelevision Shows ing a stock farm in the nearby country environs.

Riding horses was namraUy With the ever-increasing popularity of television programs. Midshipmen indulged in and became one of my favortalent is in great demand by the video ite forms of exercise and pastime.

Even at the Naval Academy I spent my broadcasters, and several Midshipmen's spare cash and allowance at Cheney's groups have appeared in two shows dmrStables getting some satisfaction riding ing recent weeks.

The first appearance was over the the rather sorry nags he kept for that NBC network when eleven members of purpose.

Living on the north shore of Chicago, the Naval Academy Choir presented I was near enough to Lake Forrest, the "Anchors Aweigh" and "Navy Blue and suburb made up of millionaire estates Gold" on a program originating at and to Fort Sheridan, a U. S. Army CavWBAL-TV, Baltimore, on Tuesday, 1 March. The group was under the direc- alry Post, to witness the polo playing at tion of Professor Donald C. Gilley, Acad- both these places.

To become a polo player or at least emy Choirmaster. The program was the occasion of the opening of several new play at it, became one of my earliest ambitions. Because it took a large private stations on the network.

On Thursday evening, 3 March, mem- income to indulge in this rich man's bers of the "NA-10" and the "12-50's" pastime, my wish was not fulfilled until (twelve members of the Qass of 1950) 1928-29 at which time I had been on acappeared on an all-Naval Academy pro- tive duty in the Navy for twenty years gram over W T T G of the Dumont Net- or more.

It came about in this unusual way. work in Washington, D. C. The proWhen in the course of events, I was gram, which also included solos by Midready for my third assignment to shore shipmen Calvin C. Norman and Charles A. Orem, was produced by Midshipman duty after the regulation three-year sea John E. Nolan of the Class of 1950. Nar- course, I was detached from command rators were Midshipmen Richard E. of the USS CHASE and ordered to report Snyder and Richard A. Martinelli, both to the Thirteenth Naval District in a Qass of '50, and movies of Academy liaison capacity. My principal duty was in relations with the Army. When ships aaivities were shown. of the Fleet came to Puget Sound Navy Both programs were very successful, and it is expeaed that further programs Yard for their annual periodic overhaul, the crew, particularly the deck force, will be presented in the future. would be sent in relays to nearby Fort Lewis, and remain in camp long enough Cadet-Midshipman Exchange to qualify as rifle-men.

Visits Continue To better enable me to keep the ball The program of exchange visits be- rolling and maintain friendly relations, I rween Cadets of the Military Academy resided at the Fort myself and became, to and Midshipmen of the Naval Academy all intents and purposes, a member of the have continued tluroughout February Post. Fort Lewis was a Field Artillery and March with groups visiting each Post and headquarters for the Third DiviAcademy on the weekends of 19, and 26 sion of the Army, and included a large contingent of Special Mounted Troops.

February, and 26 March.

During these visits the Cadets and Because the Field Artillery and the SpeMidshipmen carry out the routine of cial Troops were mounted, there were as their hosts and have an opportunity to a consequence horses in abundance.

The trails through the tree-covered surgain an understanding of the life and activities of their opposite numbers as rounding country were numerous and fascinating, and a ride could be had over well as to form new friendships.

This is the third year of the Exchange level stretches, or varied by interesting program and the first year in which and fairly dangerous hill trails, some so members of the second class of each steep the horses would have to slide down on their haunches. Tight, strong saddle Academy have participated.

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EDITOR'S N O T E : it is desired to devote a

certain amount of space to he utilized by officers to relate unusual experiences in relation to matters outside the ordinary everyday events in connection with their duties ashore and afloat.

It is sincerely hoped that officers will cotitribute to this section and thereby add to the interest of SHIPMATE.

girths were essential. To plunge up and down fairly steep hills was good training for the horses as well as the riders.

In the two years I was assigned to this duty, I represented the Navy under five different generals. It appears that general officers who were due for retirement were sent there to complete any service necessary to bring them to the required retirement age.

Serving with generals was in itself an unusual experience for a naval officer, and I believe I was accorded special attention mainly because I was in the Navy. Some of them paid me the compliment of asking me to review the troops with them, on horseback.

But to continue with my story, the Tenth Field Artillery being composed of mounted troops, they, together with the Special Mounted Troops, were first of all excellent horsemen.

The Army encouraged polo playing as a means of developing good horsemen and providing a healthy recreation. When it was learned by them that I wanted to play polo, I was immediately made welcome. When I reported to the polo field, I would be counted among those available to make up the teams. Sides were chosen just like youngsters on a baseball lot would choose teams.

A great supply of horses were at hand and a fresh horse was available for each chukker with orderlies to assist. The horses were larger than the average polo pony, so long sticks were needed. I can recall seeing the polo players at Hong Kong, China, ride ponies so small, the rider's feet in some cases touched the ground.

Although I did not have the oppormnity to become a finished player, I occasionally was instrumental in driving the ball between the goal posts, and then the by standers who knew me as a naval officer would send up a mighty cheer for the Navy.

This close association with the Army and the gratification of my desire of long standing to play polo, was a bright period in my active naval career, and it is pleasant to relate it in this column and thereby recall it from among many equally unusual experiences afforded to naval officers.

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^ E N E R A L Robert E. Lee, soldier and ^ ^ man of peace, was honored in a review of his life and influence, by Colonel Charles H. Gerhardt, USA, who addressed the United Daughters of the Confederacy, William H. Murray Chapter, of Annapolis, at their annual celebration of the birthday of the world renowned Virginian on 19 January. Colonel Gerhardt, who with the rank of Major General commanded the famed 29th Division (the Blue and Gray) during World War II, traced the life of Robert E. Lee and vividly portrayed his career in the United States Army, his excellent administration as Superintendent of the U. S. Military Academy, his "great decision" to give his services to his native State of Virginia when the pressing need arose, his inspiring leadership, and his devotion to rehabilitation of the South after the surrender at Appomattox. Throughout his address, he stressed General Lee's fine sense of loyalty and his great strength of character.

The occasion was marked also by the presentation of two Crosses of Military Service, decorations of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, to sons of chapter members: Comdr. John L. Chew, Jr., USN, son of Mrs. John L. Chew; and Lt. Wm. Dean James, AAF, AUS, son of Mrs. Reed W. James.

Miss Ruby R. Duval, President of the Chapter, presided. Mrs. John Tyler, Recorder of Crosses, assisted in the presentation of the World War II Crossesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "one of the most piized awards of the organization to those of Confederate ancestry serving in the armed forces of the United States." The Rev. Dr. James M. Magruder served as chaplain for the occasion; and Mrs. Chester E. Lewis, Division and Chapter Historian, introduced the guest speaker.

The celebration was held at the home of Mrs. John L. Chew, 15 Southgate Avenue; and at the conclusion of the formal ceremonies Mrs. Chew, with Mrs. Wil-

2 0 0 0 t h Baby B o r n at Annapolis Naval Hospital Honored At two o'clock on 25 February, the U. S. Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Maryland, honored the two-thousandth baby to be born there. She is Priscilla Alden Collinson, daughter of First Lieutenant U. S. Air Force, and Mrs. Newton B. Collinson, Jr. Lt. Collinson is at present stationed at Burtonwood Field in England with the 59th Air Wing which is supporting the Berlin Airlift. Priscilla 10

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liam A. Darden as co-hostess, entertained the chapter members and additional guests at tea. Mrs. James M. Magruder presided at the lovely tea table and Mrs. John Tyler served punch.

Members of the William H. Murray Chapter, U.D.C. are not only descendants of old and distinguished southern families but many of them are closely connected with the naval service. Among those names outstanding in naval circles are Mrs. Ryland D. Tisdale, whose late husband graduated at the Naval Academy in 1886, and who gave three sons to the service; Mrs. Garrison, widow of the late Captain D. M. Garrison, Class of 1895, who served as Head of the Department of Mathematics, USNA, for many years; Mrs. George B. Keester, wife of Comdr.

Keester (Ret.), Class of 1909; Mrs. J. LeVoy HiU, wife of Comdr. Hill (Ret.), Class of 1911; Mrs. Fred K. Elder, wife of Captain Elder (Ret.), Class of 1912; Mrs. Chester E. Lewis, wife of Comdr.

Lewis (Ret.), Class of 1915; Mrs. Hawley C. Waterman, wife of Colonel Waterman, USMC, Class of 1925.

Some other members of the chapter are wives of professors in the various academic departments of the Naval Academy. Still others well known in the naval service include Mrs. Ridgely P. Melvin, widow of Judge Melvin; Mrs. Ford Brown, whose interesting mystery stories have a large clientele; Mrs. Arthur Moss; Mrs. Philip S. Ball; and Miss Ruby R. Duval, President of the Chapter, author of historical articles on the Naval Academy as well as on Annapolis and its environs.

It is interesting to recall that Captain William H. Murray, the young Confederate officer for whom this chapter was named, was a great, great-nephew of Commodore Alexander Murray, U. S. Navy, of Maryland, who commanded the famous Frigate CONSTELLATION in 1802 in the first action of the Tripolitan War.

Alden, who has not yet met her father, was born on 12 January.

In formal ceremonies held at the Naval Hospital Friday afternoon. Admiral Holloway, Commandant of the Severn River Naval Command and Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy presented the baby with a sterling silver baby cup suitably inscribed and a certificate stating that she was the 2000th baby to be born at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Maryland.

Among the members of the family

who were present for the occasion were Priscilla's mother and rwo brothers, Newton III, aged three and Alan B., aged one; Mr. H. V. A. Hall, great-grandfather of Priscilla; Mr. and Mrs. Newton B. Collinson, grandparents of the baby; and Mrs. R. F. Disharoon, of Wardour, Maryland, who is Priscilla's God Mother. Also present at the ceremonies were Captain Benjamin H. Adams, MC, USN, Commanding Officer of the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, M a r y l a n d ; Commander George N. Schiff, MC, USN, attending physician; Lt. Mary T. Gilfedder, NC, USN, attending nurse; and other members of the hospital staff.

In opening the ceremony. Captain Adams read aloud the certificate honor ing Priscilla as the two-thousandth baby born at the local Naval Hospital and spoke briefly about the dependents ward there. This ward was opened on 15 April 1943; the first baby was born on 22 April 1943. The one-thousandth baby was born on 2 February 1946.

Pennsylvania Choir Group Present Program at Academy A group of eighty members of the A Cappella Choir of the Upper Darby Senior High School of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, visited the U. S. Naval Academy on 9 March and presented a half-hour program of choral selections before a midshipmen audience in the romnda of Bancroft Hall.

That morning this group appeared before the Music Educator's National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

Upon arrival they were met by Associate Professor Donald C. Gilley, Naval Academy Chapel Choirmaster, and a group of midshipmen members of the Naval Academy Chapel Choir who escorted them on a general tour of the Naval Academy grounds before the concert.

Sunday Afternoon Band Concert The United States Naval Academy Band, under the direction of Lt. Alexander Cecil Morris, USN, presented a special concert of classical, semi-classical and popular music in Dahlgren Hall at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, 13 March.

The program included "Boy Scouts" a march by Zelaya, the Overmre to "Der Freischutz" by Von Weber, a cornet solo ("Stars In A Velvety Sky" by Herbert Clark) by Musician, Second Class, Max Glatfelter, "Legende" by Creston, a special arrangement of George Gershwin's hits by Bennett, a trombone solo ("Fantastique" by Pryor) by Musician, Second Class, Thomas Christie, the "Second Pol(Continued on page 14)

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HE Bureau of Ordnance of 18 activities under its management control were recently awarded the highest recognition granted to the Navy's shore activities for work in accident prevention.

The Seaetary of the Navy Award for Achievement in Safety was presented to the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance for Achievements in Safety and Accident Prevention during 1948. The Chiefs of the Bureaus of Ships, Supplies and Accounts, and Aeronautics also received the award. The presentations were made by the Honorable W. John Kenney, Under Seaetary of the Navy, on 8 February at a meeting held in connection with the Navy's Regional Safety Conference in Washington, D. C. This was the third annual Regional Safety Conference held by the Navy Department and the third year that the Secretary of the Navy Award for Achievement in Safety was presented to qualifying Naval aaivities.

In qualifying for this award aaivities under the management control of the Bureau accomplished a 36% reduaion in lost-time accidents per million manhours during 1948 as compared with 1947. The Navy as a whole, reduced its rate by 22 % during the same period.

In his forwarding letter to the Chief of the Bureau, the Honorable John L. Sullivan stated, "This improvement in frequency rate indicates constant vigilance, enthusiastic and wholehearted cooperation, and untiring effort among all personnel of the Bureau of Ordnance.

The Bureau is highly commended for the establishment and maintenance of an adequate and workable safety program which is necessary in order to qualify for this high award. The Secretary's Award for Achievement in Safety is presented in grateful acknowledgment for the saving of human life, the reduction in government expendimres, and the increased production which this improvement in frequency rates signifies."

Ordnance stations whose 1948 industrial safety progress earned the coveted Navy award are as follows: Naval Ammunition Depots at Mare Island, California, Hastings, Nebraska, McAlester, Oklahoma, Puget Sound, Washington (now Bremerton Annex of Bangor, Washington) Bangor, Washington, and Shumaker, Arkansas; Naval Ordnance APRIL,

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Plants at Forest Park, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Macon, Georgia, Pocatello, Idaho, and York, Pennsylvania; the Naval Ordnance Test Station, Inyokern, California; the Naval Ordnance Laboratory, White Oak, Maryland; the Naval Powder Factory, Indian Head, Maryland; the Naval Gun Faaory, Washington, D. C ; and the Naval Mine Depot, Yorktown, Virginia.

Four of the above stations received the award for the third consecutive year.

They are the Naval Ammunition Depots, Hastings, Nebraska, and McAlester, Oklahoma; the Naval Ordnance Plant, Pocatello, Idaho, and the Naval Gun Factory.

Seven of the ordnance activities received the award for the second time.

Seven aaivities received the award for 1948 for the first time: Naval Ammunition Depots, Bangor, Hingham, Mass., and St. Johnson's Creek, Va.; Naval Ordnance Plants, Forest Park, Macon, and York; and the Naval Ordnance Laboratory.

Because of the high standard required for eligibility, only a few Naval activities qualify for this award. In the first place, it is restricted to industrial aaivities. This automatically eliminates such groups as inspeaors of ordnance and naval material, supervisors of shipbuilding, accounting offices, and others. Stations having less than 200 employees are not eligible since the small size of such stations does not justify the application of a safety program of the required scope. factors considONEeredofwasthetheprimary lost-time accident frequency-rate. Since it is easier for a highfrequency-rate station to effect a reduction in its accident rate than it is for an activity with a lower frequency rate, reduction on the following percentages was made the basis of the requirement for the award: activities having a frequency rate of 10 or over should reduce their rates by at least 40 percent; activities having a frequency tate between 7.5 and 10 should reduce their rates by at least 30 percent; activities having a frequency rate between 5 and 7.5 should reduce their rates by at least 10 percent; activities having a rate less than 5 should maintain that rate which is in itself worthy of recognition. Stations whose frequency rates lie close to the edge of the scale set up above (10 and 7.5 ) were allowed some dispensation since it would

mumi obviously be unfair to require a 30 percent reduction by a station having a rate of 7.6 and a 20 percent reduction by a station having a rate of 7.4.

Comparisons were made between two successive years during which there has been no considerable change in type or degree of accident exposure. The cumulative frequency rate at the end of the year could not be higher than the frequency rate of all similar stations combined. Although a reasonable increase in the severity rate would not disqualify a station, it was expeaed that a corresponding decrease would accompany reduaions in frequency rate.

The Bureau of Ordnance has maintained an active program in organization and education for safety in its 73 shore establishments. While not the leader among the Navy's station groups, the Bureau has shown, over the past five years, a continuous annual improvement in industrial accident losses. In 1948 the number of accidents for each million man-hours was 6.06 â&#x20AC;˘ compared with 20.71 for 1944. The average loss of almost three work days per man in 1944 has been reduced to .447 in 1948. In its program of protecting personnel in the field, emphasis is constantly placed on the prevention of industrial accidents and in controlling the hazards inherent in work with explosives and in the handling of ammunition and its components. For the Fiscal Year 1948, the accident rate in the ordnance establishments was 7.16 accidents per one million man-hours worked, and the severity rate was 0.770 days lost per one thousand man-hours worked. Tliese figures show an improvement in the frequency rate of 39% over the figure for the previous year and a deterioration in the severity rate of 66%.

The latter results from the fact that there were five fatalities as compared to two in the previous year. However, the niunber of accidents in the Fiscal Year 1948 was less by 399 than in the previous Fiscal Year. Allowing for the Bureau of Ordnance downward trend, the estimated number of accidents prevented was 365.

The usual yardstick for measuring industrial safety record is chiefly the number of lost-time accidents which occur for each million man-hours worked. For this purpose, a lost-time accident is construed by the Navy Department and by industry in general to be an accident severe enough to prevent an employee (Continued on page 17) 11

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Flag Rank Orders for Last Month Admiral Bernhard H. Bieri, VICE USN, Com 11 was ordered as Representative CNO on Military Staff Committee, Security Council, United Nations.

Rear Admiral Ernest H. Von Heimburg, USN, ComPhibGrp 2 ordered as Chief U. S. Naval Mission, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rear Admiral Homer N . Wallin, EDO, USN, Commander Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa., ordered as Commander Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, Va. Rear Admiral William S. Parsons, USN, Direaor of Atomic Energy ordered to duty with Weapons Systems Evaluation Group.

Rear Admiral David W. Mitchell, SC, USN, retired 1 April.

Neu/ Regulations Issued on Wearing of Medals and Ribbons The regulations governing Navy ribbons and medals have been modified in respea to the size and manner of wearing service ribbons and stars, letters, etc., on decorations, medals, badges and miniamres.

At the present time large medals may be worn only on the evening dress uniform if miniatures are not available.

However, miniamre decorations and medals, except the Medal of Honor, shall be worn on the evening dress uniform, if they are available, and may be worn on civilian evening dress.

When large medals are authorized for uniforms other than evening dress, the maximum niunber which can be worn at one time is restriaed to the number that can be accommodated on one holding bar, which is five.

When large medals are worn, other than on the evening dress uniform, the Presidential Unit Citation, Distinguished Unit Emblem or Navy Unit Citation Ribbon may be worn on the right breast in the same relative position as medals are worn on the left. If the individual has been awarded more than one of the above ribbons, he may wear only the senior one.

Affeaing the most persoimel is the reduaion in size of Navy service ribbons to conform to Army ribbons. The presently authorized one-half inch ribbons 12

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are to be replaced with Ys inch ribbons, although the change is not compulsory until 1 October 1951. The two sizes, however, may not be mixed.

Also in the interest of uniformity, the sizes of insignia worn on ribbons has been standardized. All gold and silver stars will be of a size to be insaibed in a circle 5/16 inch in diameter. Gold stars currendy authorized for wear on the suspension ribbons or service ribbons of decorations are Vs inch.

Bronze letters "V" and "A" and the silver letter "W" will be V4 inch in height. The letters "A" and "W" currently authorized are Ys inch high.

Bronze stars and the maltese cross authorized for wear on suspension ribbons of large medals and on service ribbons are to be of a size to be inscribed in a circle 3/16 inch in diameter.

In conneaion with the miniatures, all stars worn on the suspension ribbons of miniamre medals are to be of a size to be inscribed in a circle Vs inch in diameter, with all other insignia to be V& inch in height.

Navy to Assist in Training of Coast Guard Reserve Inasmuch as the Coast Guard operates under the Navy Department in time of war, the Navy has embarked upon a mumal-aid program to assist in the training of the Coast Guard Reserve.

According to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, it is desired to assist the Coast Guard in this program to the maximum extent feasible, without incurring expenses not provided for in current Navy appropriations or jeopardizing the effectiveness of Naval Reserve training.

At the present time, Coast Guard facilities to train their Reserve are limited and no funds have been appropriated for training duty pay and other training expenses. Notwithstanding these difficulties, the Coast Guard has been conduaing as thorough a program of training as possible for its Reserve and is receiving the cooperation and assistance of the Navy.

Under the new program. Coast Guard Reservists are authorized to participate in Naval Reserve training, except aviation, without pay or allowances, as individuals integrated into Naval Reserve training groups appropriate to their rating or classification, or by holding classes and drills, as units, using Naval Reserve facilities.

Individuals participating in training as individuals will receive Navy instruction and supervision, but Coast Guard District Headquarters will retain responsibility for persotmel accounting and administration. Coast Guard tmits using Naval Reserve facilities where appropriate facilities can be made available without incurring additional expenses will be trained and administered by the Coast Guard.

Commenting on the Coast Guard Reserve, the Chief of Naval Personnel, Rear Admiral Thomas L. Sprague, USN, said, "It should be remembered by all concerned that the individual Coast Guard Reservist makes a comparatively heavy saaifice of his time and interest to participate in peacetime training.

"This sacrifice," adds Rear Admiral Sprague, "ultimately will be of mutual benefit to the Navy, the Coast Guard and the country in the event of a national emergency."

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The Bureau of Naval Persoimel has issued advance information on uniform changes and also a reminder on changes which go into effea on 1 April 1949.

The new alterations to the regulations include the adding of a lightweight raincoat for officers, warrant officers, chief petty officers and stewards, the abolishment of some uniform items and the restricted wearing of other items.

A lightweight khaki raincoat and rain cap cover have been approved as optional items for officers, chief petty officers and stewards. Specifications are now being prepared by the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts and it is expected that this raincoat will be available for purchase about June 1949, selling for about $20. Khaki shirts made of tropical worsted or other lightweight wool fabrics have also been added to the optional list for use by officers, chief petty officers and stewards.

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The New Leadership (Continued from page 5) ment such as is acquired only with years of experience. That is what the progress from grade to grade is supposed to afford; but his line of condua can be so laid out as to form the channel to which his progress may be directed toward the attainments of the element of higher leadership responsibility.

The findings of the board on the subjea of discipline in the Navy were discussed not long ago in an article in the NAVAL INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS. It was estimated from past experience that over 200,000 men would, in one year, be tried for infraaion of regulation of discipline. Four major reasons were given for the offenses, the first was inadequate indoctrination at recruit centers and lack of sufficient home training before induaion, the second incompetent and inexperienced officers who know too litde about the art of handling men.

To be a successful leader this art of handling men must be smdied from the very begiiming. Major Radcliff of the British service, writing in the "Engineer" of 20 Oaober 1944, said: "The art of human relationship is, howWer, the most difficult, the least practiced and understood, and the most rewarding of all the human arts. Technical ability, which is a far commoner accomplishment, is never enough for a leader of men."

The principles of leadership have not changed from the beginning of history to the present day; but the rules have undergone great changes until they bear no resemblance now to those used hundieds of years ago.

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HESE rules or methods have changed with change in the understanding and educational equipment of both the leaders and the men.

In the time of the Greek and Persian wars it was not unusual to drive troops into battle at the lash of a whip. Discipline was extremely harsh and men were beaten, maimed and often killed at the whim of a commander or for reasons which would now be outlawed by all decent regard for human rights.

In our own service in the 19th century, for instance, men were publicly lashed with a "cat-o-nine-tails" and placed in solitary confinement and double irons with a diet of bread and water.

These cruel and inhuman punishments were abolished or modified because of the weight of opinion both within and without the service.

With the severity of discipline loyalty was exacted through the fear of punishment. No information regarding the tasks men had to perform could, because of the cases of disaffection and disloyalty, be imparted much beforehand.

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was at Kodiak, Alaska. The time was I TMarch, 1942, when, with the facilities for warning and defense almost nonexistent, it would have occasioned regret but no surprise had the Japs appeared at the breakfast table and stated how they would like their eggs cooked. Nevertheless the Commander, Alaskan Sector, was a bit startled one day when the telephone rang and a voice said: "Sir, this is the sentry on Pier Two. That Jap submarine just come in and tied up; and General Corlette is down here talking to them."

Two thoughts were immediately uppermost in the mind of Comalsec: First, that our security measures must be even worse than he thought if enemy submarines were coming right into our bases and making themselves at home; and second, that the gallant and capable

With the gaps between the mental attainments and understanding of officers and men being steadily but rapidly narrowed if not indeed closed entirely, there should be a recast of rules of leadership and discipline.

It is no longer necessary, except in operation of great secrecy and importance to keep the men in ignorance of what they are going to be called upon to do. In fact the Navy believes that they should be told, not only what they have to do, but why. There is no greater inspiration to loyalty. This sharing of the "whys and wherefores" brings a community of purpose which is a powerful stimulus to best teamwork.

The training for leadership is not a fixed art, but the pitfalls of error can be put down in black and white. The value of calling a man by his name, of knowing w'hat his particular job is, of adhering steadfastly to just and fair treatment without prejudice or partiality, of giving credit and blame promptly and where they are due; all these and many others in the same pattern are only another way of outlining human understanding.

Those men who have this understanding in dealing with subordinates will make good leaders, those who do not have it will not. I have no doubt that these young men in training for commissions, who go their own way making few, if any, friends among their contemporaries who lead a .solitary life, who look with suspicion, distrust or apprehension at those about them, who have selfishness ingrained in their natures or who cannot enjoy the association of groups of men will never make leaders. Anyone who is handicapped with some or all of these disabilities may just as well

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Brigadier General Corlette, commanding the Army garrison, must be singularly broad-minded to be thus acting as a Committee of Welcome!

Investigation shed light on the matter.

Earlier in the day an Army sentry at the harbor entrance had reported a submarine in the offing. A quick check-up showed that one of our patrol-boats was stationed in almost that exact vicinity; hence the report was discounted as another false alarm. Later the patrol boat returned to her berth in port, where General Corlette saw her and talked to her skipper. Finding that it was indeed a case of mistaken identification, he considerately ordered the sentry to call up the Commander, Alaskan Sector, and confirm the latter's earlier evaluation, though not, it is to be presumed, in the phraseology above quoted. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CAPTAIN R A L P H C. PARKER, USN (Ret.), '07.

be told to go home, he is wasting his time.

Here is an instance which illustrates the point and has been seen many times by all of us: Two men attend the Naval Academy, they graduate with practically the identical class standing, both are supposed to be equally well equipped for service to the nation, both are assigned to similar divisional duties afloat. In six months his men will go through fire and water for one of these young officers but the other one they would not help in an accident. This difference springs imdoubtedly from a serious lack of knowledge of human relationship.

A man who stands number one in his class on graduation has an arm full of awards of merit and is deficient in his understanding of the proper human relationship which should exist between officer and his subordinates will never make a leader.

Robert E. Lee was one of GENERAL the greatest examples of the best in leadership. His men said he was much like a father to them.

The time has come when the indoctrination to a better individual understanding between the officer and his men should be undertaken. The men learn very quickly to know their officer with all his good and bad points. In too many cases this is not true of the officer as regards the individual man under his charge.

To promote great sympathetic interest in a man's problems it is valuable to know something of his background; where he comes from, as much as possible of his family life, his education, marital status, whether he is beset by 13

home problems. There is a powerful stimulus in a question such as: "Smith, how is that new baby of yours getting on?" These are the things that weld officers and men into a group of "Fighting Wildcats."

To know how a man is doing his job is all important. There are many assignments of remote and obscure responsibilities where a man is pretty much on his own. He must have encouragement of occasional contact with his immediate superiors otherwise his accomplishment can be measured only by final results and the man himself will not know whether he is going to receive a proper appraisal of his efforts. To work his heart out in solimde and never have his efforts examined will destroy his interest and his industry.

N o matter how fine the relationship is between the leader and his men poor example can wreck everything. Dewey said that valuable as the training was at Annapolis it was poor schooling beside that of serving under Farragut.

T h e Naval Academy (Continued from page 10) enaise in Eb Major" by Liszt, "At the Gremlin Ball" by Hill, "Bolero" by Ravel, and "Navy Forever" by Maurice.

Argentine Naval OfiBcers Visit Here Eight Argentine Naval Officers from the Argentine Cruiser ALMIRANTE BROWN visited the Naval Academy on 1 March. Included in this group were Commanders A. O. Etcheverry and J. E. Berren, Lt. Commander C. A. Dalla Lastra, Lieutenants E. C. Cima, P. S. Belaustegui, and J. A. Fules, and Midshipmen J. A. Aguado and R. E. Chechine. Accompanying the group from Washington, D. C. was Commander James H. Davis, U. S. Navy.

The visitors were met upon arrival by Commander Howell A. Lamar, USNR, of the Department of Foreign Languages, and Lt. Robert O. Mink, USN, of the Department of Seamanship and Navigation, who acted as Escort Officers.

During the forenoon the party visited the Chapel, the Museum and the Library, arriving at Bancroft Hall in time to witness the Noon Meal Formation of the Brigade.

After lunching with the Brigade in Bancroft Hall, the visitors toured the Departments of Ordnance and Gunnery, Seamanship and Navigation and Marine Engineering.

The Argentine Cruiser ALMIRANTE BROWN is presently visiting New York City.

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EAST WIND Leaves SCF Here for West Coast Coast Ocean Race

Fleet Admiral Doenitz, the EAST W I N D was built at Bremen, Germany, in 1939.

She was seized as a "prize of war" by the Allied Forces as they swept across Germany early in 1945. In April 1947, she was sailed to the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York and on 26 May 1947, the EAST W I N D was mrned over to the Small Craft Facility at the U. S. Naval Station, Annapolis, Maryland.

Her measurements are: over-all length—85'634", beam—17'434", draft —13'3/8", displacement—61.02 tons.

She has a sail area of 2,760 square feet.

The former German ocean sailing yawl EAST W I N D , which has been docked at the Small Craft Facility of the U. S. Naval Station, Annapolis, Maryland, since 1947, has been entered in the Trans-Pacific Ocean Race between San Pedro, California, and Honolulu, Hawaii. The race will begin on 4 July and the EAST W I N D will be skippered

by Captain John A. Holbrook, USN, Naval Academy Class of 1924, and a qualified crew from the Fourteenth Naval District where Captain Holbrook is presently on duty. This is the first time that the U. S. Navy has entered a craft in this oceanic race.

In preparation for the race a Navy Sea-going Tug towed the EAST W I N D to Norfolk, Virginia, early this morning, 8 March. Accompanying the EAST WIND on its trip down the Chesapeake were Boatswain's Mate, first class, John W. McBride, Boatswains Mate, second class, John B. Stockman, and Seaman Salvatore C. Sirna, all of whom are on duty at the local Naval Station.

In Norfolk the EAST W I N D will be stripped of her rigging and mast, both of which will be shipped crosscountry to San Pedro. Stripping operations completed, the hull of the EAST W I N D will be towed by a Navy Tug down the coast, through the Panama Canal and up the coast to San Pedro v/here it will be refitted for the Trans-Pacific race of 4 July.

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The following officers have reported for duty at the U. S. Naval Academy: Lt. Comdr. Cyril Best, Chaplain Corps Lt. Ernest S. Cornwall, Jr. Lt. (jg) Donald W. Bahl, Supply Corps Ensign James G. Dickson, Jr. Ensign Hart R. Stringfellow, Jr., Supply Corps Commander Ross E. Freeman has been detached from duty in the Department of Seamanship and Navigatioa.

Commander Freeman has been assigned duty as Commanding Officer, USS OzBOURN ( D D 8 4 6 ) .

Lieutenant Woodrow T. Walker, Supply Corps, has been detached from duty as assistant to the Officer in Charge, Midshipmen's Farm, and will report for duty as Supply Officer, Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Saufley Field, Pensacola, Fla.

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(Prepared by the Third Class Members of the Public Relations Committee.)

Naval Acadenvy Christian Association HE NACA this year is devoting a T large part of its evening programs to presenting musical talent to the Brigade during the winter months. The caliber of these artists has been exceptionally good recently, and the reaction throughout Bancroft Hall has been for more and better in the same vein.

The "combo" of the NA-10, under the direction of Luke Capone, came through with a fine jam session following exam week. Following that performance, on 19 February, Helen Alford, soprano and John Evans, baritone came in from Baltimore on a return engagement from last year. They were well received by all hands. The 26th saw the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Glee Club again singing

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within our halls; it's interesting to note that the study hour bell was delayed twice in order that the Railroaders might present their full program.

During the present season the NACA has been greatly aided in bringing its entertainment to the entire Brigade by a new addition to the activities of the Brigade. The newcomer is radio station WRNV. Until its advent. Smoke Hall took part of the midshipmen attending the programs and the remainder overflowed into the Steerage. WRNV is a limited area station which has been installed under the direction of the Sound Gang, for the exclusive enjoyment of the Brigade. Although it has been in existence only a few short weeks the station already produces daily recorded programs and also transmits all programs emanating from Smoke Hall. The new station has proved a special boon to the plebes, since it broadcasts the morning "chow"

of stamps on approval and the members are looking them over and filling in their sets. Anyone who would be interested in trading stamps or who is looking for — G H Y S E L S , '51. some one stamp that might be in one of the collections here, may get informaThe Trident tion from the seaetary of the club. Midshipman B. A. Carpenter, Room 6112, This year's Trident is suffering from the effects of unpopularity which has Bancroft Hall. gradually grown up through the past several years. Despite the efforts of the staff USNA Newman Club Sponsors Annual Communion Mass and Breakfast this year to give the midshipmen what they want in the way of professional The Newman Club under the leaderarticles and information, at the expense of short stories, the magazine has not ship of Lt. Comdr. H. J. Rotrige, first made a great deal of visible headway in resident Naval Academy Catholic Chapthe matter of inaeasing Brigade circula- lain, and Mid'n. Ted Curtin, President tion. It is believed that this is primarily of the Newman Club, sponsored the Anbecause the issues which have appeared nual Communion Mass and Breakfast. so far this year have not received wide This is the second year that the Annual enough distribution in Bancroft Hall. Solemn High Mass has been held in the The comments of those midshipmen who Naval Academy Chapel followed by a are subscribing and who have read this Communion Breakfast at St. Mary's year's Trident have been generally very Auditorium in Annapolis.

The celebrant of the Solemn High favorable.

The keynote of our efforts this year Mass, the intention of which was the is that we are producing a N E W Trident. spiritual and temporal welfare of all We believe that it is entirely new and Naval personnel, was Captain John F. is much better suited to its potential cir- Hughes, Chaplain Corps, U. S. Navy, Asculation (the Brigade and its friends) sistant Chief of Chaplains; deacons were than was the Trident last year or the year Rev. John F. Geary, C.SS.R. and Rev. Raymond Knabb, C.SS.R., both of Saint before.

When this year's staff took over, we Mary's Church in Annapolis. Serving as recognized that we could hardly hope to acolytes were Midn. Francis J. Degnan, make expenses with the Trident, and Wm. J. Hennessey, Harold D. Richard, that we would have to have the Trident and Timothy D. Bartosk. The Catholic Society cover a considerable deficit. W e Choir under the direction of Midn. set as our goal the production of a maga- Wayne Smith sang "The Mass of the zine which would recapmre the favor of Angels," accompaniment on the organ the Brigade, and so pave the way for a was by Midn. Joe Pausner.

In the episcopal party were His Exbigger and better publication in the fumre. W e believe that we will make that cellency, Archbishop Francis P. Keough, goal. The members of the staff have in Archbishop of Baltimore; Rev. S. Drisgeneral been loyal and enthusiastic sup- coll, C.SS.R., Rector of St. Mary's Church, porters of that policy, and credit for any Annapolis, and Lt. Comdr. H. J. Rotrige, accomplishment this year must be di- Catholic Chaplain, USNA. vided among all of them.

In his sermon the Archbishop urged —LAUTERMILCH, '51. that the Midshipmen frequently receive the Eucharist and stated that they would then be a greater example to those whom The Stamp Club they lead and would find that heavy The stamp d u b now has a large group burdens would be eased by the Grace of

before breakfast each day. More information of W R N V will appear in a later issue.

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God in their souls.

Distinguished guests included Senator Herbert O'Conor of Maryland; Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., Superintendent of the Naval Academy; Rear Admiral William N. Thomas, Chief of Navy Chaplains; and Captain Frank T. Ward, Commandant of Midshipmen.

— C A M P B E L L '51.

Pole Vaulters (Continued from page 6) the controls was calmly reading a magazine! Every few minutes he would take a look at the instrument panel, reach down and twiddle a control button, and then resume reading. After an hour or so of this strenuous work, he would mrn the controls over to the co-pilot and the pilot would then take a nap. The radio operator summed it up fairly well when he remarked, "You can always identify a pilot by the fact that he has barnacles on his bottom and corns between his thumb and fore-fingers"!

The point about this difference in ease of flight control in comparison to the navigators' work is that the duties of the pilot have been made nearly automatic while the duty of the navigators is still largely a matter of hard work with instruments dispersed over the plane. The Astro-dome is in one place, the drift indicator is in another, the chart board is in another, etc.

The flight control is so nearly automatic and so satisfactory that shoiild anything happen to the gyro-pilot, the flight is "aborted" and the plane remrns to base as soon as possible.

The efficiency of the B-29 cruise is most impressive and one sees an excellent example of good teamwork. The observer gets the feeling that the crew really knows its job and is most efficiently trained.

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Navy on Capitol Hill (^Continued from page 2) pensation for Reserves was approved in effea by the Hook Commission on pay and by the Gray Board, which is smdying the structure of the Reserve forces and will recommend a uniform structure for all services. Secretary Forrestal gave the Navy Department the task of handling this legislation, and the Navy department did not concur with the Army and the Air Force when the latter departments suggested that the bill be dropped.

The Senate committee has suggested by an amendment ro the bill, that its enlarged coverage be made retroaaive to the effeaive date of the original legislation, 14 August 1945. The original legislation is seaion 4 of the Naval Aviation Personnel A a of 1940.

"Casualties which have taken place during the postwar training period," the committee said, "should be handled more nearly in accord with the Nation's understanding and appreciation of the risks taken by Reservists to qualify themselves in peacetime for the hazards of war. They are relatively few in number, but the effea on the morale of the Reserve has been considerable."

According to estimates, the bill would cost the govermnent an additional $850,000 aimually. The bulk of this amount would result from death benefits and the payment of salary while reservists are hospitalized and receiving treatment to which they are not now entided. It is intended that persons covered by the benefits of this bill will be kept in a pay status imtil their hospitalization is completed and their case finally adjusted.

promotions. The Naval Reserve A a of 1938 provides that "all officers of the Naval Reserve... who may be advanced to a higher grade or rank in time of peace or in time of war or national emergency under the provisions of this A a , shall be allowed the pay and allowances of the higher grade or rank from the dates of rank as stated in their conmiission, as distinguished from the dates of commission.

With the readjustment of the lineal list mentioned, and the giving of earlier dates of rank, the Navy Department feels that some Reserve officers would believe they are entided to back pay and allowances because of the adjusted dates of rank. This was not the intent of the Officer Persoimel Act, the department claims, but in order to preclude claims of this kind special legislation is necessary. Potential claims that might arise, if legislation is not enacted, would total more dian $30,000,000.

The bill provides that permanent appointments issued after 7 August 1947, to Regulars and Reserves of the Navy and Marine Corps, incident to the transition from temporary to permanent grades, shall in no case be effeaive for pay purposes prior to 7 August 1947.

Admirals' Pay, Allowances

The Senate has passed S. 673, relating to the pay and allowances of Reserve Rear Admirals. The bill reads: "Any officer of the Naval Reserve serving in the grade of Rear Admiral shall receive the pay and allowances prescribed by law for Rear Admirals of the upper half when any officer of the aaive list of the line of the Regular Navy, junior to him, is in the upper half of the list of Rear Admirals: Provided, That Pay Misunderstanding the provisions of this act shall not apply The Senate Armed Services Commit- to officers of the Naval Reserve while tee has approved S. 779, a bill designed on any lineal list established pursuant to to clarify confusion resulting from estab- title III of the Officer Personnel A a of lishment of a single lineal list for all 1947: Provided further. That no back officers above the grade of Ensign. Es- pay or allowances shall be held to have tablishment of this list meant that some accrued under the provisions of this a a officers were given dates of rank earlier for any period prior to the date of its than those shown on their temporary approval."

This occurred in Manila Bay shortly after the SpanishAmerican War. The Admiral just out from Washington was in a very bad frame of mind.

He was pacing the deck nursing a grouch because he hadn't been able to get the Atlantic detail he wanted.

The Admiral saw a small gunboat coming up Manila Bay from the southern Philippines flying the routine signal requesting permission to anchor.

After three years behind a desk in Washington the Admiral was a little rusty on his signals and turned to the flag lieutenant and said, "Send a signal to the Captain of that gunboatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ask him what he wants and tell him he can't have it."

D . P. WiCKERSHAM,

Lt. Comdr., USN (Ret.), '04.

Naval Reserve Bill The long-awaited Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve bill has been introduced. It is H. R. 2828, and it was sponsored by Representative Vinson of the House Armed Services Committee.

This bill has been in process of formulation for a long time. In faa, it has been completed for a long time. The Roper board, headed by Rear Admiral John Roper, assistant chief of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, wrote it. Colonel Mai Maas of the Reserve Officers' Association, member of Congress from Minnesota for eighteen years, had more to do with it than any other person.

The bill was approved by the Gray Board, appointed to work out a unified program for Reserves of all services. It has been approved by associations of Army and Air Force Reser\'e officers, as well as

by Navy and Marine Reserves. The bill has been held up, however, because no similar bill applicable to Army and Air Force Reserves was forthcoming. There was also talk about unification of Reserves of all services.

But it was finally decided that this unification thing can be overdone in more than one way, and that it wasn't necessary for the Navy and Navy personnel to take it on rhe chin endlessly because the Army and Air Force were not ready or not agreeable. Representative Vinson said he'd introduce the bill, and maybe after it was rolling the Army and the Air Force would decide to adopt it.

The bill provides Assistant Seaetaries for Reserves in each department; also Deputy Chiefs of Staff for Reserves. It sets up an ideal organization for military reserves, with promotion and retirement much the same as in the Regular Navy.

It divides the Naval Reserve into three components: General Naval Reserve, Fleet Naval Reserve, and Naval Reserve Retired List. The Marine Corps Reserve is similarly divided.

The bill deals with organization and administration, training and facilities, promotion and retirement, pay and allowances, hospitalization and other benefits, and other matters. Since the war ended, numerous bills concerning the Reserves have ben introduced, and the subjea of Reserves is, legislatively speaking, complicated indeed. Passage of this bill would solve various problems, and it might create a few which would have to be solved by amendments. So far the bill has no official sanction, but nevertheless it will be pushed.

Old-Timers' Bill Here is a bill which will be welcomed by a large number of officers who served in World War I. It is H. R. 3266, and it would give 75 per cent of active-duty pay to retired officers of the Army, Navy,

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Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Coast and Geodetic Survey, and Public Health Service who served in any capacity as a member of the military or naval forces prior to November 12, 1918.

H. R. 3221 would advance officers and enlisted men on the retired lists to the highest grade in which they served satisfactorily during World War II. H. R. 3157, another new bill, provides that officers of the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve who, because their services were considered of more value to the war effort in a civilian stams, were separated from the service at any time berween 8 September, 1939, and 15 August, 1945, and who were thereafter reappointed officers in the Reserve, shall be deemed to have performed aaive duty during this period. On recommendation of the Secretary of the Navy, they would be advanced to the rank they would have attained had they not been separated.

Bureau o f Ordnance (Continued from page 11) injured on the job from returning to his regular duties at the beginning of his next regularly scheduled work shift. Less severe hurts are classed as first-aid cases.

The number of these is important for they generally bear a definite relationship to the number of acmal lost-time accidents. For American industry in general, this ratio over a period of many years has been about 35 to 1. In other words, normal expectation is that there should be approximately 35 first-aid cases treated to every accident which acmally results in lost time.

Industrial accidents include all types of accidents, except possibly, ammunition explosions, which may occur in any and all areas of an activity. The most common of industrial accidents are caused by articles or materials being dropped as a result of using greasy or otherwise defective gloves, by defective or improperly operated lifting equipment, or by lack of alertness, or ignorance of safe practice in lifting heavy objects; falls on greasy decks or other poor housekeeping, or by use of improperly placed or defective ladders, scaffolding, conveyors, etc.; disregard of safety precautions such as failure to wear goggles or safety shoes or other protective clothing where indicated.

To assist ordnance establishments in their efforts toward the installation, maintenance, and improvement of their safety programs, the Bureau has an Inspector of Naval Ordnance Establishments and General Inspector for the Bureau. The Inspector and his assistant, the Bureau Industrial Safety Engineer, make an inspection trip to each ordnance establishment at least once every nine

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months. Inspection is made of safety as applied to storage, material facilities, arrangements, operating procedures, and personnel practices at all ordnance explosive activities, and when authorized or requested by Distria Commandants, ammunition stowage facilities at Naval installations not under the cognizance of the Bureau. Inspection is made of the safety organization, training and practices for industrial safety, for adherence to NCPI 190 and the safety standards of the Office of Industrial Relations of the Navy Department. Whenever necessary, instruaion on the job is given and recommendations made on administration and procedures. A Bureau industrial safety survey is made on each station's safety program, and is evaluated in accordance with standards for the size and type of activity.

The Bureau's policy is that the need for a firm and efficient safety and accident prevention program cannot be stressed too gready. It is believed that with sufficient emphasis placed on this program, funds and manpower will be conserved, working conditions will be improved, and over-all efficiency will be increased. AU ordnance stations have been urged to continue their efforts toward further reduction of the accident frequency rate during the year 1949.

Bureau of Naval P e r s o n n e l (Continued from page 12) The uniform tables for male personnel have been standardized as much as possible in order that various groups of male officer and enlisted personnel and officer candidates who wear similar uniforms will use the same designations.

Chief among this standardizing is the designation of khaki lightweight wool fabric uniforms and blue uniforms worn by chief petty officers and stewards as Service Dress, khaki and blue, respectively, conforming to the designations currently authorized for commissioned and warrant officers.

Among the new restrictions is one prohibiting the wearing of black shoes and black socks with any uniform other than blues, eliminating their use with khaki and white uniforms and aviation winter working uniforms. Enlisted personnel, however, will continue to wear black shoes and white socks with their white uniforms.

Abolished by the new regulations is

the uniform presently prescribed for officers and warrant officers consisting of white coat and blue trousers.

Chief among the April 1 changes are modifications of the Women's uniforms and changes in the wearing of insignia by enlisted personnel.

Under the changes all enlisted women will wear gilt buttons on the blue coat, white coat and blue overcoat. Current regulations require all enlisted women to wear the officer-type hat and havelock

by April 1. However, as stocks of these articles are not yet adequate, additional time is being allowed.

Changes in enlisted men's insignia include the moving of all rating badges to the left sleeve and the abolishment of â&#x20AC;˘ seamen and firemen branch marks. In the fumre they will wear group-rate marks, as authorized.

Naval Reserve Policy Board Officers and enlisted personnel of the Naval service are being invited to submit recommendations and suggestions on Naval Reserve policy to the Naval Reserve Policy Board.

The Board's fiscal 1949 meeting will be convened on April 4, 1949, in the Navy Department, Washington, D. C. Purpose of the board is to advise the Secretary of the Navy on the formation of Naval Reserve policies.

Any officer or enlisted man who v/ishes to suggest improvements or changes in Reserve policy may do so by writing to the Board via the commandant of his naval district or via the Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training.

Comments and recommendations should be addressed to: Recorder of Naval Reserve Policy Board, Room 4E539, Pentagon Building, Washington 25, D. C. All letters should be routed so that they arrive before the board convenes in April.

Composing the board will be 23 officers, nine of whom will be senior officers of the regular Navy and 14 of whom will be senior officers of the Organized and Volunteer Reserve.

Senior member of the board will be Rear Admiral R. S. Riggs, USN, Asst.

Chief of Naval Operations (Naval Reserve). Regular Navy members of the board will be representatives of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training, the Chiefs of the Bureaus of Ships, Ordnance and Personnel, and the Commandant of the Ninth Naval District.

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Reserve members will include Line officers, aviators, staff officers and a Merchant Marine Reservist and will give equitable representation on the board of the various classes of the Naval Reserve from all seaions of the continental United States.

Book on U. S. Submarine Losses Now Available A book giving information on each of the 52 U. S. Submarines lost during World War II is now available at the U. S. Government Printing Office.

Tided "U. S. Submarine Losses, World War II," the book was prepared in 1946 by the Commander of the Submarine Force of the Pacffic Fleet. It contains 176 pages and gives, as far as possible, the tonnage sunk, operations engaged in and the circumstances surrotmding the sinking of each of the submarines. Also included are such items as rosters of the aews, and passengersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if any, general picmres of the submarines and in some cases the personnel.

In the front of the book is a chart showing the position or estimated position of 49 of the 52 losses.

Copies of the publication have been sent by the Bureau of Naval Personnel to the next-of-kin of each man lost in submarines during the war.

The book may be purchased for 60 cents per copy with a check or money order, payable to Superintendent of Documents, being sent to: Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C. NAVY'S ELECTRONICS MATERIEL SCHOOL. The rapidly expanding field of elearonics has forced the Navy's Elearonics Materiel School out of its Washington, D. C , buildings and into new and larger quarters at Great Lakes, 111.

The school was established in 1924 at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington. Through the early years of radio communications the school built an enviable reputation as a training instimtion. Today graduates of this school are recognized in industry and in other

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branches of the military service, as well as in the Navy, as being the best praaical engineers in the field.

From the small school training 120 men a year, a vast training organization comprising some 25 schools with an enrollment of 25,000 men mushroomed under the urgent demand for qualffied electronics technicians during World War II. During the war, however, the facilities of the Naval Research Laboratory were expanded so tremendously that by the end of the war it was found necessary to relocate the Electronics Materiel School.

After many months of planning and building, training at the new and modern school at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, was initiated in July 1948.

The buildings were constructed for the specffic purpose of producing the best electronics technicians in the world.

The final class of the Washington school finished on 15 October 1948 with the graduates joining the more than 10,000 electronics technicians who have â&#x20AC;˘ graduated therefrom. * * * * APPLICATIONS FOR PUBUC INFORMATION COURSES. The Navy Department has annoimced that applications are being accepted from general service line, aviation Hne, and staff officers who desire to attend either the Public Information course or the Educational Services course conduaed at the Armed Forces Information School, Carlisle, Pa. The mission of the AFIS is to train seleaed personnel of the armed forces for public information and for educational services duties. Nominees return to their original permanent duty stations upon graduation from AFIS. Personnel attending the AFIS courses must meet eligibility requirements, although waivers may be requested in special cases.

Officers from the rank of Commander to Lieutenant (junior grade) of the general service line and staff corps and from Commander to Lieutenant, aviation line, may apply for the Public Information course.

The Educational Services course is

open to Commanders through Ensigns of the line and staff. Officers attending either course should have an interest and aptimde for the duties involved and a bachelor's degree is desirable.

Enlisted men applying for the course will be seamen, airmen or above, with at least one year of obligated service. They must be high school graduates or the equivalent and shall have a General Classffication Test mark of 50 or better.

They must also have a military appearance and a desire for duties involved.

Individual applications from officers are to be forwarded through official channels to reach the Bureau of Naval Personnel (Pers-422) at least four months in advance of the convening date of the class requested. For the classes convening 1 December 1948 applications may be submitted by despatch to reach the Bureau prior to 1 November. The officers seleaed by the Bureau will be ordered for temporary duty under instruction.

In addition to individual officers applying. Commanding Officers may request quotas for officers and enlisted men to attend these two courses. Requests for quotas should be forwarded, through official chaimels, to reach the Bureau of Naval Personnel at least one month in advance of the convening date of the class requested.

Recommendations and request for the Public Information course should include a statement of prior education and civilian and Navy experience in Public Relations or related fields.

Officer cotuxes in both subjects are 14 weeks in length and convene on 1 December 1948, 6 April, 3 August, 30 November 1949, and 11 AprU 1950.

Enlisted courses are six weeks in length and convene on 1 December 1948, 2 February, 6 April, 1 June, 3 August, 28 September, 30 November 1949, and 8 February, 11 AprU, 6 June 1950. * * * * NAVY U N I F O R M REGULATIONS. A clarffication of the new Navy uniform regulations which went into effea 15 October 1948 has been made by the Navy Department.

Paramount are the regulations pertaining to the gray imiforms. The wearing of the gray uniforms have been abolished at shore activities for regular Navy personnel and for Reserves on extended aaive duty. The new regulations extends until 15 October 1949 the wearing of the gray imiform by personnel on board ship while acmally at sea, and by Reserve personnel, not on extended duty, for periods of training duty and drills.

The gray shirt may be worn only with the gray uniform.

The khaki uniforms made of tropical worsted, wool gabardine, rayon gabardine. Palm Beach type fabric, or similar

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materials, have been designated Service Dress, Khaki, and when prescribed by the senior officer present, will be worn as service dress uniforms are now worn.

Khaki cotton shirts and trousers have been designated as the Khaki working uniform. This uniform is to be worn only on board ships and naval stations and cannot be worn on leave or liberty. It also will not be worn by persons on duty in the Navy Department, or similar offices where its use would be inappropriate. This uniform, with the khaki cotton coat, may be authorized by the senior officer present for liberty on foreign stations by ship based and advance base personnel when suirable dry cleaning facilities are not available.

The new regulations state but one change in conneaion with the blue uniforms. The authority for officers to wear gold lace stripes only on the outer side of the sleeve of blue coats is now cancelled. The stripes must encircle the sleeve.

One other change for male officers is listed. The white uniform now authorized for commissioned and warrant officers, midshipmen, and aviation cadets is now being designated as Dress, White.

The old style blue coats and overcoats, as prescribed for Chief Petty officers and stewards prior to 17 August 1945, have been abolished and no longer will be worn. The overcoats, however, may be converted by adding a half-belt in the back and dianging the buttons from black to gilt.

Nurse Corps officers have two changes in their imiforms under the new requirements. The dark gray working dress has been abolished and no longer will be worn, and the black corde purse has also been done away with. *

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PROCUREMENT O F WOMEN OFHCERS FOR REGULAR NAVY. The Bureau of Naval Personnel has authorized the Offices of Naval Officer Procurement to secure qualffied women to fill existing vacancies for officers in the Regular Navy. There are approximately thirty openings in the Line, and about twenty dietitians and rwo physical therapists are needed to fill existing vacancies in the Medical Service Corps.

Successful candidates will be appointed Ensigns in the Line or Medical Service Corps.

Applications for appointment in the Line will remain open until 30 October 1948 and in the Medical Service Corps until further notice.

To be eligible for selection, candidates must be not less than 21 nor more than 25 years of age on 1 July of the year in which they receive their appointments.

For selection and appointment as officers in the Line, they must be graduates of an accredited college or university. For

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selection and appointment as officers in the Medical Service Corps, dietitians must possess a bachelor of science degree from an approved college or university, with a major in either foods and nutrition or institutional management.

They must also have completed a dietetic internship approved by the Navy Surgeon General. Three years experience, one of which must have been at a hospital or hospitals, may be substimted for the dietetic internship, provided it included diet therapy, adequate menu, food preparation and service planning, food cost control, food supplies and equipment planning.

Physical therapists must possess a bachelor's degree from an approved college or university with major emphasis on physical education or biological science. In addition, a course of training in physical therapy, approved by the Surgeon General, is required.

All candidates must be unmarried at the time of appointment. The Navy points out that requests for separation from the Regular Navy for the reason of marriage will not be approved until the women have completed one year aaive service.

Applications will be screened by the Bureau of Naval Personnel before being presented to a seleaion board which will convene in November 1948. Following approval of the Chief of Naval Personnel, the names of those selected will be submitted, via the President, to the Senate for confirmation, if that body is in session. In the event that the Senate is not in session, ad interim appointments will be issued.

The procurement program is open to former service women and members of Reserve components of all branches of the Armed Forces, to enlisted women on active duty in the Navy, and to civilian women with no previous military service who meet the prescribed qualifications.

After being commissioned, the women appointed to the Line will be sent to the General Line School, Newport, R. I., about 3 January 1949, for a five months indoarination course.

Upon completion of their indoctrination, these Ensigns will be ordered as junior officers to various shore activities for duty in conneaion with Personnel, Public Relations, Training, Publications, Intelligence, Communications, Logistics, Operations, or any similar type of duty where there are authorized billets for military personnel.

Those selected for appointment to the Medical Service Corps will be ordered to appropriate hospitals for duty and indoctrination.

It is planned, according to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, to establish a policy for the rotation of duty between districts

and commands within the continental United States and selected overseas bases.

The officers may express preference for duty, but all assignments, including overseas, will be based upon the needs of the service.

Procurement programs for women officers for the Supply Corps, Medical Corps, and Dental Corps of the Regular Navy, as well as additional officers for the Line, will be opened at a later date.

It is also expected that there will be oppormnities in the futmre for enlisted women who are unable to meet the requirements of this current procurement program to apply for appointment as officers.

Miscellaneous Cargo (Continued from page 3) his entrance examination. The sight of the "grim, grey wails" dimmed his enthusiasm, and he mrned in a blank paper.

In 1917 he emerged from a war-time officers training school as a first lieutenant in the Army. While on duty at Kelly Field he learned to fly. From that moment on Chennault became a crusader for fighter air power. The record of his twenty years in the Army is filled with his battles against the "big bomber" advocates.

In 1937 he retired and went to China.

Bitterly disappointed with StilweU and a staunch advocate of Chiang Kai Shek, he states that "not untU StUweU was succeeded by Lieutenant General Albert C. Wedemeyer did American policy in China bear any resemblance to that of two aUies fighting a common foe."

Of America's present policy towards China Chennault has this to say, "I can hear the time fuse of a third world war sputtering in China as it burns toward the final powder keg, and I cannot stand idly by without making every effort in my power to snuff it out. The flurries of Russian activity in Europe are largely tests of American policy and smoke screens to divert attention from the fact that Russia is acquiring vast namral resources, strategic bases, and securing its most vulnerable flank in the Orient."

by John P. Marquand (Little, Brown: $3.50) John P. Marquand is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the outstanding contemporary American authors. His "So Little Time," "B. F.'s Daughter" and "The Late George Apley" have met with sensational success, and POINT O F N O R E T U R N is certain to equal or surpass their distinction.

This success of Marquand's is fascinating to contemplate. Unlike some other notorious authors, Marquand does not write with one eye (or more frequently both) on the movies. His story portrayal P O I N T O F N O RETURN

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is immensely difficult for movie adaptation—the entire aaion may take place within a week or less, scenes are amorphous, much of the motivation and feeling of the charaaers is revealed in introspeaive thought, and the overaU impact upon the reader is as easy of capture upon the screen as is putting toothpaste back in the mbe. Yet in spite of this, the smdios fight like fury to get the rights.

Marquand can do without HoUywood and HoUywood knows it. This is highly revealing in this day and age, and proves Marquand has something the public wants. What that something is, is difficult to put into words but it would seem to add up to the old adage that people are more interested in other people than anything else in this world. And that doesn't mean rapists, arsonists, lunatics, moonshine-loving hiU-biUies, etc., etc., but the kind of men and women who maintain an air of respeaability and live in American suburban towns such as Qyde, where Charles Gray, Marquand's hero in P O I N T O F N O R E T U R N lives.

Gray's problems are no bigger or no fewer than any average American's, and his wife no better or worse. But Marquand wiU cause you to be more interested and absorbed in these two than you have been in anything else for a long time. And that's stiU the criterion, HoUj^wood not withstanding, of what constimtes literary ability.

by Lilia Van Saher (Dutton, $3.00) MACAMBA is the story of Paul Hekke, native of Curacao—and of the strange life his heritage brought him. In a land where only the Macambas (native term for white men) counted, Paul was an outcast. The son of WiUem, head of the wealthy and powerful Hondura famUy, Paul inherited his father's lust for life.

But he was also the son of Maria, the htimble island girl WiUem had loved and cast aside.

RebeUion drove Paul to strange adventures. He learned the secrets of black magic in the smoke-fiUed hut of Big SUent, the Indian Brouhador; he witnessed the mystic rites of the Balea di Tamboe, the forbidden dance of passion; he even became, for a time, a lone assassin in the underground of HoUand.

It was not untU he met Doerga den Uyl, an exquisite Javanese, that Paul began to understand himself. And it was with Doerga, who loved him in return, that Paul finaUy found happiness.

been in the United States, moving from place to place, talking with men and women of prominence as weU as plain people everywhere. This book is a report of his findings.

Nearly every aspea of present-day America comes under provocative discussion — immigration, housing, citymanagement, profit-sharing, civU rights, the MarshaU plan, soU conservation, militarism, natural resources, education, communism, the United Nations. Mr. Payne blends analysis and aiticism with interpretation and prophecy, and the design of America that emerges is interesting to observe.

OVER T H E REEFS AND FAR AWAY by

Robert Gibbings (Dutton $3.50) This is a book fiUed with the sounds, scents and sights—and the human beings—of the South Seas. Robert Gibbings evokes the islands with a beauty and a clarity that make the reader as intimate with their life as he himself is.

Reached by schooner and by plane, the setdements, with aU their individuality, are revealed by a man whose immense human friendliness makes him at home anywhere.

From the Tonga Islands to Samoa, to the Tokelaus, to Mangaia, and finaUy to Tahiti, Gibbings wended his leisurely way in recent years. One of Great Britain's finest writers, this tale of his two-year sojourn in the South Seas makes nothing but the finest reading.

MACAMBA

GRIDIRON GRENADIERS.

By

Tim

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hane (Putnam, $3.50) Subtided The Story of West Point Football, this is the colorful tale of Army footbaU from 1890 to the present and of the storied charaaers whose deeds on the gridiron made footbaU history. It is also the story of West Point and of the growth of intercoUegiate footbaU itself from the days of the wedge play, long hair, and turde-necked sweater, down to the age of the modern T-formation.

When the Navy footbaU team sent up a chaUenge to the Point in the faU of 1890, Army didn't even have a team.

But Cadet Dennis Michie managed to persuade the Academic Board to give the Corps permission to accept the challenge, and he formed and coached West Point's first team. Navy beat Army in that original game on the Plain, but Dennis Michie won the campaign. Army footbaU was on its way.

For more than half a century West Point has played intercoUegiate footbaU. The glowing pages of GRIDIRON REPORT O N AMERICA by Robert Payne GRENADIERS recapture the bright eras (John Day, $3.50) of Daly and Graves, Prichard and MerURobert Payne is an Englishman who lar, McEwan and Oliphant; Red Blaik, has spent many years living and travel- Light Horse Harry Wilson, Cagle, and ing in various parts of Europe, Asia and Blanchard and Davis. Here the Army Africa. For the last rwo years he has greats live once again in aU their glory:

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the painstaking taaician and perfeaor of the orthodox, Charlie Daly, who carried the fight to the enemy and kept it there aU afternoon; Pot Graves, who growled to his linesmen, "I want to see blood," and that swashbuckling genius, John McEwan, who once marked his English class on the basis of music and geography; Elmer OUphant, who had everything as an athlete but also wanted a brass bed and a baby carriage; the unforgettable Moe Daly; a solid Biff Jones, the down-to-earth organizer, and fiery Ralph Sasse, who roused his players to such a pitch they were ready to tackle wUd beasts.

GRIDIRON GRENADIERS is their story and that of legendary games with Navy, Notre Dame, Yale, Harvard, Pennsylvania, Michigan, lUinois, and the rest.

And very often the game itself is overshadowed by the tale behind the scenes, or away from the gridiron. This is a book for aU who love the game of footbaU and who can thriU to the excitement of gloriously told deeds on the field.

D a m a g e Control Nowhere is the need for dear thinking required as in this man's Navy.

Therefore it was not unusual when a midshipman at the U. S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School in Chicago demonstrated this in the faU of 1944.

The occasion: damage control class, for which the group had been divided into repair parties. Blueprints, diagrams, etc., had been doled out each repair party, and "control" gave out over sound powered phones with many and varied batde casualties. Each group labored dUigendy formulating steps to isolate and minimize the damage, giving their solution when caUed upon by control. Everything went weU untU one particularly difficult problem was assigned. A few bad moments passed with everyone hoping that some other repair party would be caUed for the solution. Presendy the instruaor cut in with "Repair One, what is your solution?"

A few minutes of sUence passed.

"Repair one, repair one, this is control. What is your solution?"

Again nothing but sUence, broken only by occasional snickering from the other repair parties as we visualized repair one sweating it out.

The instruaor's voice finaUy boomed out, "Good Lord, man, don't just sit there! Your ship is sinking! What is your solution?"

Meekly over repair one's phones came the only solution they had: Ding ding, ding ding. Abandon ship, abandon ship!!

R. E. DOELL

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP 4,915

e i T E D STATES MVAL ACADEMY ALVMim ASSOCIATION

Alumni News On t h e Bulletin Board at t h e Alumni House—

By Oretha Swartz

Were You Disappointed?

Last year when the time arrived to place our order for the number of copies of the 1948 edition of the Register of Alumni which were to be run oflF, we estimated the situation as best we could and gave the prospective sales figures to the printer.

The forecast of sales of the Register is based on two faaors, past performance and number of advance orders received. The printing of this publication is an expensive proposition and in arriving at a figure for our order great care must be exercised to insure that we are not left with a large number of unsold copies for which the Association has already paid, on our hands when the new edition goes to press.

We anticipated quite a demand for the 1948 Register and have, through the medium of SHIPMATE repeatedly warned our readers that the nimiber of copies available would not be unlimited and that orders should be sent in promptly if disappointments were to be avoided.

In spite of our best estimates as to sales, orders for the Register so far exceeded our expectations that the last available copy has been mailed out and we still have on hand a number of orders which we are unable to fill.

This unfortunate situation is as deeply regretted by us as it is by those who have been disappointed but it is hoped that prospective purchasers will give us a hand toward preventing a recurrence of this shortage in the future.

The 1949 edition of the Register of Alumni will go to press about 1 August and should be ready for mailing in September. Even now it is not too early to send in your advance order for a copy, thereby insuring that it will certainly be filled. Elsewhere in this issue of SHIPMATE will be found an advance order form for the 1949 edition of the Register, use it now and help us to give you better service.

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President's Page

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Navy Athletics

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Spindrift—By Lee Shores

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What's t h e Dope

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Well Done!—George Benn Jenkins

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Washington Notes—By Ralph

Sentman,

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Employnient

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U.S.N.A. Alumni Association Branches

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T h e Last Call

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Local Association News

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Our Presidential Nominees

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The Ballot

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President To serve until 1 July 1949 Donald S. Walker, '24 Vice President (Eastern Area) To serve untU 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

R. Adm. Leigh Noyes, USN (ReL), '06 CWashington) Mr. N. C. Wynkoop, '16 (New York) Mr. W. E. Ditmars, '19 (New York) Cdr. Scott Lamb, USN (Ret.), '19 (Philadelphia) Capt. J. R. WaUace, USN, '22 (Naval Academy) Cdr. W. F. BuUis, USNR, '24 (Washington) Mr. G. L. Powell, '35 (Washington) Adm. Frederick C. Sherman, '10 (San Diego)

Trustees To serve until 1 July 1950 To serve until 1 July 1949 Lt. Cdr. W. B. Jupp, USN (Ret.), '13 Capt. M. D. Gilmore, USN (Ret.), '11 Mr. H. McCoy Jones, '19 Cdr. C. C. Vickrey, USNR, '15 Mr. J. Pierre Bernard, '23 R. Adm. 0 . S. Colclough, USN, '21 Mr. H. R. England, '27 Mr. Hanson W. Baldwin, '24 CapL W. R. Smedberg, III, USN, '26 To serve until 1 July 1951 R. Adm. T. J. Hamilton, USN (Ret.), Capt. R. S. Mclver, USNR, '21 '27 R. Adm. H. C. Train, USN (Ret.), '09 Lt. Col. John Saxten, USMC, '33 Capt. Robert Henderson, USN (Ret.) ,R. Adm. T. L. Sprague, USN, '18 Capt. C, W. King, USNR ( R e t ) , '22 '02 (Lo8 Angeles)

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HE old brick sidewalks of Annapolis may cause pretty drags to, frown as they trip over them on their way to the Masqueraders . . . or a hop . . . or a sports contest . . . but they are the same bricks over which George Washington trod on his way to a ball . . . or the race tracks . . . or to resign his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. . . .

George Washington slept in Annapolis . . . tnie. And on the nights of 8, 9 and 16 of April, "George Washington Slept Here" will be presented in Mahan Hall as the Navy Relief Society oflFering. We aren't being funny, but George Washington DID sleep here . . . many times.

Did you know that the General so loved Annapolis that he suggested that the plan for the City of Washington, D. C , be a "greater Aimapolis".. . crooked streets, circles, and all?

Getting back to the Navy Relief Show, midshipmen of the first and second classes will attend the 8 April production, the third and fourth classes—^plus drags, for all hands—^the following night, and on the I6th, officers and civilian instructors of the Station, and their guests.

At this writing, rehearsals are well underway with Mrs. Robert Scott directing. As Ann Scott, she had the lead in last year's production.

Assisting her are Capt. William R. Smedberg, III, Mrs. Leon F. Brown and Comdr. Howell A. Lamar.

Asso. Prof. Charles R. Michaud will portray the lead role of "Newton Fuller" in the threeact comedy. Other roles in the Kaufman and Hart show will be Miss Pat Weir, as "Annabelle Fuller," and Miss Marion Rasmussen taking the role of "Madge."

Ensign Jack Stufflebeam, USN, wiU portray "Mr. Kimber," Lt. Comdr. William C. Richardson, "Steve Eldridge," Miss Dorothy Emery, "Katie," Miss Jacqueline Weber, "Mrs. Douglas," Mrs. John Bays, "Rena Leslie," Miss Mary Louise Halpine, "Hester," Asso. Prof.

John C. Reed, "Uncle Stanley," Miss Nancy Freeman "Sue Barrington," Mrs. Richard W. Carkeek, "Miss Wilcox," Cappy Mattie, "Raymond" and Selder R. Lacey, "Mr. Prescott."

On the working end of the production is Comdr. Albert Konigsberg, stage manager, assisted by Comdr. John G. Spangler. Officer in charge of production is Capt. Horace B. Jones. Lt. Ralph G. Leedy is business manager.

Lt. Robert F. Newsome is in charge of programs; Prof. Henry W. Drexel, tickets; Comdr.

Harry H. Bagley, advertising; Comdr. Jack Whistler, publicity, assisted by Mrs. Pat Parslow, Lt. William Peach and Lt. Marie Kelleher.

Midshipmen stage and juice gangs are assisting throughout the shows. The first showing

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AllUHII HOUSE by Oretha Swartz

Reeder and Major General and Mrs. Edmund H. Leavey.

On Wednesday, 23 March, Admiral Holloway delivered the graduation address to the OPPICIAL The Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Acad- Armed Forces Information School in Carlisle, emy, Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., Pa. Graduates included both officers and enUSN, and Mrs. Holloway, were "at home" to listed men from all branches of the services.

Preceding his lecture to the First Class the midshipmen of the Second Battalion on Tuesday, 8 March berween 5:15 and 6:45 o'clock. night of Friday, 11 March, Rear Admiral This was the fourth in a series of receptions David H. Clark, Chief, Bureau Ships and given for members of the Brigade, with a re- former director of the Naval Experiment Staception for the Fourth Battalion to be held tion in Annapolis, was a dinner guest, with on 29 March and for the First Battalion on 12 Mrs. Clark, in the Superintendent's Quarters.

April.

Admiral and Mrs. Holloway attended the Midshipman Robert E. Home, Jr., is Bat- performance by the Masqueraders, "Arsenic talion Commander of the Second Battalion. and Old Lace" the night of 26 March in Mahan Assisting for the afternoon were Mrs. John Hall.

On Tuesday, 12 April, Admiral Holloway L. Chev, Mrs. George Cole, Mrs. W i n C. Thayer, Mrs. Gordon Gemmill, Mrs. Nolan R. and Capt. William G. Cooper will attend the Gibbons, Mrs. John V. Kelsey, Mrs. Carl R. bi<entennial of the founding of Washington Berquist, Mrs. Hugh Q. Murray, Mrs. Earl J. and Lee University.

Alt and Mrs. William H. Mack.

And Mrs. James B. Denny, Mrs. Joseph D. ON THE RECORD One hundred and fourteen personnel have Watson, Mrs. John A. Lee, Jr., Mrs. William J. Strange, Mrs. James R. Cutting, Mrs. Wil- signed up for the Spring Semester of the liam J. Giles, Mrs. Andre R. Deladrier and Severn River Naval Command Extension Education program, with seven fields of study Mrs. George M. Davis.

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Holloway enter- given. Composition and American Literature, tained at dinner on Monday, 14 March in the General Chemistry, Engineering Drawing, EleSuperintendent's Quarters w h e n honored mentary German and Plane Trigonometry are guests were the Netherlands Ambassador and the courses, with graduate courses in Theoretical Physics and Differential Equations. All Madame Van Klefltens. courses are accredited by the University of Guests included Rear Admiral John W. Maryland which is collaborating on the project.

Roper, Deputy Chief, Bureau of Personnel, Instructors for the spring semester, which and Mrs. Roper; Rear Admiral Thomas B. ends 1 June, are Mr. Neal LeBert of the UniInglis, Chief, Naval Intelligence, and Mrs. versity of Maryland, Asso. Prof. Gilbert F. Inglis; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. McKnew, all Kinney of the PG School; Asst. Prof. Wilson of Washington, D. C; and from the Station, R. Cherry, Department of Marine EngineerCapt. and Mrs. Daniel W. Ryan, Capt. and ing; Asst. Prof. Hammerschlag of the UniMrs. Charles L. Freeman and Mr. and Mrs. versity, as well as Mrs. Jessie Mennekenn of D. Claude Handy of Annapolis. that Institution.

Guests in the Superintendent's Quarters durAlso Asst. Prof. J. Ross Haverly, Electrical ing the week-end of the Army-Navy winter Engineering, and Asso. Prof. H. Townsend sports contests were Major General Bryant E. Muhly of the Department of Mathematics.

Moore, USA, Superintendent of the U. S. MiliA special course in Leadership will conclude itary Academy, his Chief of Staff, Col. M. J. the end of March for officer personnel assigned Lee and his Aides-de-Camp, Lt. W. D. Clark to the U. S. Naval Station—and this is the and Lt. R. H. Maeder. first time that such a course has been made Preceding the basketball game, the Hollo- available to all officers of the local station. ways were hosts at a buffet supper for some Last year, a similar course was offered to officers fifty people, when guests included Senator and assigned to the Naval Air Activities.

Mrs. Chan Gurney, Congressman and Mrs. The course is also similar to the one taught Lansdale Sasscer, Congressman and Mrs. W. the midshipmen as a regular part of their Sterling Cole and Congressman and Mrs. curriculum. Lt. Col. Lowell E. English, USMC, Dewey Short. and other members of the Executive DepartAmong the group of senior officers and ment in Bancroft Hall act as instructors during their wives from the Navy and Army Depart- the six-weeks' course. ments were Vice Admital and Mrs. Arthur Lt. Col. George M. Ford, USMC, CommandW. Radford, Vice Admiral and Mrs. WiUiam ing Officer of the U. S. Marine Barracks, reM. Fechteler, Major General and Mrs. W. R. cently presented Certificates of Achievement will be the night of Thursday, 7 April, for enlisted personnel of the Station.

from the Marine Corps Institute, Washington, on High Speed Gear Lubrication at a meeting NORTH SEVERN D. C , to Privates, 1/c Mac M. Lombard and of the American Society for Testing Materials Try-outs for the Naval Station baseball team Morey R. Kahn, both on duty at the local held in Washington, D. C , recently. are now underway at this writing, with some Marine Barracks. The certificates were awarded Dr. Austin R. Frey, head of the Department sixty men attending the organization meeting for the successful completion of self-teaching of Physics, addressed student officers in the of the team. Try-outs for the pitchers' and courses in which they were enrolled. main auditorium last month on the subject, catchers' berths were conducted by Chief The Marine Corps Institute is the education "Atomic Physics." This was the third in a Boatswain's Mate, Robert W. Penn, while services branch of the Marine Corps and is series of lectures on atomic physics which he those for the infielders and outfielders were similar to the U. S. Atmed Forces Institute has presented the group. supervised by Aviation Boatswain's Mate, 1/c, educational program for members of the Army Robert H. Schaffer. and Navy.

The team will be entered in the Northern ENGINEERING Recently reporting for duty in the Marine NAVAL Division of the Middle Eastern Service League STATION Barracks here was Staff Sergeant William J. EXPERIMENT and the Tri-county League. The first group will Kuhn, Jr., who has just completed a sixteenCapt. Wilson D. Leggett, Jr., USN, Com- include teams from Fort Meade, Camp Holamonth tour of duty aboard the FREEDOM manding Officer and Director of the Station, bird, Edgewood Arsenal, Aberdeen and TRAIN. During the nation-wide tour, it re- has returned from an official trip to the U. S. Patuxent, while the latter county group inceived more than 3,500,000 visitors during Naval Submarine Base, New London, where cludes teams from Mayo, Marlboro, Avalon stops in more than three hundred cities. he lectured Base officers and students of the Shores, Galesville and Davidsonville. County Organized Surface Division W-3, Naval Re- Submarine School on the "Research and De- games will be played on Saturday and Sunday serve Training Center, celebrated its first anni- velopment of the Navy in the Field of Sub- afternoons and Service League games on Monversary on 1 March with Comdr. H. H. Lewis, marine Engineering." He also discussed the day and Wednesday afternoons.

USN, Distria Inspeaor-Instructor for Naval Station's participation in the program.

On Thursday, 10 March, Mrs. Robert Scott, Reserve, and Lt. Comdr. J. F. McFarland, Eighty diesel engineers met recently at the director of the Navy Relief Show play, "George USNR, the new Brigade Commander, honored Station to observe the Navy's latest methods Washington Slept Here," was guest on the guests. on diesel engines. The group was under the "Fleet's In" broadcast heard over WASL every Lt. (jg) Raymond F. Curry, of the Naval sponsorship of the Diesel Engine Manufac- Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 4 o'clock.

Air Activities Unit, attended a special three- tuers' Association.

Yeoman 3/c Jack C. Loadman is interweek course of instruction in Radiological Following a welcoming address by Captain viewer on the program, which includes up-toSafety at the Chemical Corps School, Army Leggett, the representatives attended leaures the-minute nevs and views in the Command.

Chemical Center in Edgewood, Md., recently. on types of tests conducted at the Station, "Pens" Loadman is billeted in the Naval AcadThe Annapolis Chess Club is meeting regu- methods of instrumenting the tests and oppor- emy Public Information Office. larly on Monday evenings in the Officers' tunities for engineering graduates.

A recent program was that of Machine Town Qub. At a recent meeting seven memThe Station has the largest diesel engine Accountant 2/c William Whipple who held bers competed in a round robin rapid transit testing laboratory in the world. A 2,500 h.p. the extraordinary record of going around the tournament in which the players had ten sec- diesel engine with radical new design feamres world in four years—but never on a ship. He' onds for each move. Top honors went to Asso- has been put through its paces at the Station. is now on duty in the Personnel Accounting; Prof. Richard P. Bailey and Asst. Prof. Robert The Alco-Sulzer engine, an experimental ex- Section of the Machine Records Office.

C. Simpson, both of the Department of Math. haust turbo-supercharge diesel model built by Each tied for first place with identical scores the American Locomotive Company, has ALUMNI HOUSE ' of 5Vi-Vi. Comdr. Reid P. Fiala, head of the greater propelling power than other diesel enThere's a new manager at the House, none department, placed third. gines of equivalent size, with fuel and air other than the former hostess, Mrs. A. D. A. capacity higher than its predecessors.

Crawford who answers to the name "Win." NAVAL POST GRADUATE SCHOOL J. Barraja-Frauenfelder, consulting engineer Some folks call her the "Mightjr Mite." After Capt. William C. Shultz, USN, has re- in that field, is working with local Station en- all, what's four-feet ten-inches in height and a lieved Capt. John L. Melgaard, USN, as officer gineers in the development of the Alco-Sulzer scant ninety-six pounds? That is the make-up in charge of the Electronic Engineering Depart- engine. He was the designer and chief engineer of your new manager, the wife of Comdr. ment of the School. The latter has reported to at the American Locomotive Company when "Pug" Crawford now back on active duty.

Guam where he is commanding officer of the the engine was built.

Have you been in the House recently? It Naval Radio Station.

Representing the Station at the meeting of gets cozier and prettier by the day. Always, Capt. Schultz was commanding officer of the the Spring Committee of the American So- there's a vase of fresh flowers on the tables, local Radio Station from Jan. 1944, to Sept. ciety of Testing Materials, held in Chicago, the the floors manage to keep that well-waxed ap1945. He comes to this post from Alaska week of 3 March, were Mr. Frank E. Clarke, pearance. Probably why most of the clubs where he was DireCTor of Communications of chemist, Mr. Robert C. Adams, chemical engi- favor the house as a meeting place, why most the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of Alaska, neer, and Mr. Walter P. Sinclair, materials of the brides prefer it for their wedding reat Fort Richardson. engineer. ceptions. At any rate, some organization meets Mr. David M. Zall, chemist, recently at- there almost daily, class wives meet regularly.

A group of thirteen professors and instructors from the Naval Academy and the PG tended an American Society of Testing Ma- Every Friday night finds bingo underway and once a month — on Thursday nights — the School attended the annual convention of terials conference in Pittsburgh.

Radio Engineers at the Hotel Statler in New Mr. William C. Stewart, superintendent of square dancin' group holds a shindig.

York City the week of 8 March. the Metallurgical Laboratory, attended a reThe nights of 30 and 31 March and 1 Representing the Naval Academy Depart- cent "Symposium on Corrosion" at the Na- April, bridge parties for benefit of the Red ment of Elearical Engineering were Capt. Law- tional Academy of Sciences in Washington.

Cross were held in the House, with a wonderrence M. Cockaday, USNR, Lt. Comdr. Edgar Miss Bessie B. Day, Statistician of the Sta- ful turnout. Mrs. Jean Champion was in charge R. Mumford, USNR, Prof. John L. Daley and tion, was the representative of the Middle of ticket sales and Mrs. John Ten Eyck of Asst. Prof. Glen E. Leydorf.

Atlantic Region at an evecutive committee arrangements.

Capt. Leon F. Brown is in charge of the From the PG School, were Prof. Robert G. meeting of the American Society of Quality Giet, and Asso. Profs. Carl E. Menneken and Control held in Rochester, N. Y. She holds County Red Cross Drive, ending the end of Paul E. Cooper; Asst. Profs. Abraham Shein- the honorary degree of Fellow in that society. March, with Capt. Rollo N. Norgaard in gold, George T. Hunter, Robert L. Miller, Capt. Liles W. Creighton, USN, assistant charge of the Naval Academy drive.

Henry F. Maling, Earl G. Goddard and Wil- director for services, awarded three civilian Lt. Ralph G. Leedy entertained informally liam H. Roadstrum. workers employed in the Machine Shop for in the House on Tuesday night, 8 March, for Representing the Metallurgy and Chemistry ideas in the Beneficial Suggestion Awards. A members of the cast and the production gang Department at the Winter Meetings of the twenty-five-dollar award went to Gerard Alex- of "George Washington Slept Here," Navy American Institute of Mining and Metallurgi- ander for designing a multiple nozzle fuel oil Relief Society produaion. cal Engineers at San Francisco last month were atomizer suitable for use on Foster Wheeler Prof. John C. Reed of the Department of Dr. Newton W. Buerger and Asso. Prof. boilers; ten dollars went to Henry B. Bless for English, History and Government, organized suggesting an adjustable parallel bar with stop a drama group in the House on the eleventh George D. Marshall, Jr. : Dr. Ernest K. Gatcome of the Mechanical and ten dollars went to Robert Stallings for of the month.

Engineering Department presented a paper designing an all-purpose "V" clamp.

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HE Army-Navy winter athletic contests Rawers, c were held on Saturday, 5 March, with Shepherd, c Navy winning the Basketball, Fencing and Mosny, g Pistol events, and Army winning in Swim- Barnes, g ming, Gymnastics and Rifle.

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FENCING The midshipmen defeated the cadets at Annapolis 42 to 40 after an exciting game from the starting whistle.

John Barrow, Captain of the Navy team, played one of his best games of the season and also his last for the Academy since he graduates in June. Barrow steadied the Navy team in the final minute of play when it appeared that the midshipmen were rattled and the cadets would rally and win the ballgame. Barrow had been withdrawn from the game after committing four personal fouls, and Navy at that time had a ten point lead. Diuring his time on the bench the cadets rolled up 9 points and the scoreboard showed the midshipmen in front, 41 to 40, with a minute to play.

McDonough of Navy made a point from the foul line and Barrow returned to the game to hold on to the ball until the final gun.

The scoring started slowly and after five minutes showed on the time clock Army led, 4-3. Army started moving in faster and ran the score up to 14 to 7 after 13 minutes of play. Dave Mullaney and Lee Rensberger of Navy then started a rally and put Navy out in front, 21-18, at halftime. During the second half, Mullaney, McDonough and Barrow were able to find the hoop and at three minutes to go the middies led, 41 to 31. It was at this point that Rawers and Mosny of Army started a rally and ran the score up to 41 to 40 in favor of the midshipmen, but the cadets could not score in the closing seconds to win the game.

The line-ups: Navy G E T Woods, f 0 1-3 1 Corrigan, f 1 0-1 2 McDonough, f 6 1-4 13 Fitzpatrick, f 0 0-0 0 Wilson, c 0 1-2 1 Rensberger, g 2 1-2 5 Mullaney, g 5 3-6 13 Barrow, g 3 1-3 7 Totals

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meet at West Point. Midshipman Marvin Schenker, Eastern Intercollegiate Champion, tied with his teammate, Pat Burke, for first place in the rope climb event.

The cadets won first places in the sidehorse, horizontal bar, parallel bars, flying rings, and tumbling events. They placed one, two, and three on the horizontal bars, parallel bars and in tumbling.

The following are the summaries of the meet:

The middle fencers continued their undefeated season by defeating Army, 16 to 11, at Annapolis. The midshipmen won the epee SIDE HORSE weapon, 6-3 and the sabre, 7 to 2, but the Hinds (Army) cadets won the foil bouts, 6 to 3.

The following are the summaries of the Grayson, (Navy) (Capt.)

Lindley (Navy meet: Stephenson (Army) FOIL Smith (Army) Army Navy 5 W Carswell, B . .

2 L DeMers, W H (Navy) Suhr, PB .

5 W Cummings, B 1 L Smith, FA HORIZONTAL BAR 3 L Parmly, OW 5W Egan, H W 5 W Hodes (Army) 3 L Cummings Suhr .

5 W Brunson (Army) 4 L Parmly . . .

Smith 5 W Carswell . .

3 L Pigman (Army) Egan 4 L Parmly . . .

5 W Beck, DM (Navy) Suhr .

5 W BuzzeU, CW (Navy) 4 L Carswell . .

Smith 5 W McQuiston, EI (Navy) 4 L Cummings Egan NAVY 3—Total Score for Foil—AKMY 6 PARALLEL BARS Brunson (Army) EPEE Hodes (Army) Navy Army Bryan, WL Bowman, R . . 0 L Jamison (Army) (Capt.) . . . 3 W Tuttle, WL . . . 1 L Moffett, GL (Navy) Stuart, TR . . . 3 W Huber, W . . . 1 L White, CR (Navy) Doby, WC . . . 2 W Tuttle 3 W Irish, GE (Navy) Bryan 0 L Huber 1L RINGS Stuart 3 W Bowman 3W Doby 1 L Huber 0 L Jamison (Army) Stuart 3 W Bowman . . . .

1 L Machell, RM (Navy) Bryan 3 W Tuttle 3 W Williams (Army) Metcalf, JTJr (Navy) Doby 2 L NAVY 6—Total Score for Epee—KKMY 3 Gividen (Army) Schneider, RP (Navy) SABRE TUMBLING Army Navy 2 L Knapp (Army) Thiele, MH . . 5 W Lampell, M 4 L Whistler (Army) Walecka, NJ . 5 W Trubin, C 4 L Lunger (Army) Powel, SF 5 W Hayne, J 4 L Gaske, MC (Navy) Thiele 5 W Trubin , 3 L Crews, AM (Navy) Fourzan, OM . 5 W Hayne 4 L Jones, H W (Navy) Powel 5 W Lampell 5W Donlon, JM . 2 L Hayne ROPE CLIMB 4 L Fourzan 5 W Lampell 5 W Schenker, ML (Navy) Kremidas, WS 3 L Trubin , NAVY 1—Total Score for Sabre—KRMY 2 Burke, SP (Navy) Demuro (Army) Hayes (Army) GYMNASTICS The Army gymnastic team took first place Greene, JL (Navy) in five of the six events at the Army-Navy Johnson (Army)

Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 Place 1 1 3 3 5 5

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SWIMMING The middle swimming team was defeated

by Army at West Point, 48 to 27. The cadets won the 300 Medley and the 400-yard relays, but the middies led four to three in first place winners in the seven individual events.

Army won first places in the 100-, 200- and 440-yard free-style events, and Navy had first places in the 50-yafd free-style, 250-yard backstroke, 200-yard breaststroke and diving.

The Cadets took six second places in individual events to one for the midshipmen, and three third places to four by Navy.

The following are the summaries: 300-yd. Medley Relay—Won by Townsley, Allison and Smyly of Army.

220-yd. Free-style—1. Craigie (Army); 2.

Prosser (Army); 3. Rockey (Navy).

50-yd. Free-style—1. Hogue (Navy); 2. Irwin (Army); 3.Kibbey (Navy).

Fancy Diving—I.Morrison (Navy); 2. Rogers (Army); 3. Howard (Army).

100-yd. Free-style — 1. Smyly ( A r m y ) 2. Craigie (Army); 3. Hogue (Navy) 150-yd. Backstroke— I.Johnson (Navy) 2.Townsley (Army); 3.Wood (Army) 200-yd. Breaststroke — 1. Goulburn (Navy) 2. Higgins (Navy); 3. Allison (Army) 440-yd. Free-style—Craigie (Army); 2.Knittie (Army); 3. Rockey (Navy).

400-yd. Relay—^Won by Smyly, Best, Herte, McCutcheon of Army.

Spindrift

By Lee Shores

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REETINGS Alumni! It's Spring again and as usual all young midshipmen's thoughts are turning to Graduation and June Week. By Executive Order firstclassmen may now stow graduation outfit articles in their rooms, Sam Snyder is letting that same group steal officers' caps for the small sum of fifteen dollars, and, of course, the insurance men are having a field day of sending decorated blotters, cards and calendars to all hands in '49. Duty preference forms have been filled out and excitement is running high concerning who will get what. Along that line, the Brigade seniors had a lecmre the other evening

by Vice Admiral Radford. After he had finished the Admiral devoted a considerable time to answering questions concerning assignments after leave. Most of the queries were sound and well framed but one caused quite RIFLE some hilarity among those assembled when it The Navy rifle team was defeated by Army was answered. The question, approximately, at Annapolis by the score of 1414 to 1402. was this, "When will there be a list of availCadet Bolduc was high gun for Army with able ships and divisions published so that we a score of 291, and Midshipman Woolwine can select our billet?" The quiz-master thought was high for Navy with 285. a little and then replied, "You must remember, The summaries: my boy, that you are going to sea as ensigns."

NAVY 'Twill be a bitter pill.

Kneel- StandThe other day in Skinny class one of the Prone ing ing Total Woolwine, E. H. Jr.. 100 94 91 285 profs was employed in deriving a relation for Monroe, R. R. 98 97 87 282 the definition of mumal conductance. At the Broughton, W. R. Jr. 98 94 89 281 end of three blackboards he finally produced Ghormley, R. M. . . 98 90 89 277 an equation in the units of mhos. With a flourish he turned to the class and said, "GenDemyttenaere, J. H. (Capt.)

99 91 87 277 tlemen, if the scientist who derived this relation first had allowed the 's' to remain in its 493 A66 443 1402 rightful place this quantity would be in smhos." The fact his joke went unnoticed ARMY Bolduc, L 100 97 94 291 didn't alter his composure noticeably. Apparently self-satisfaction is a virtue to be acquired Mathews, A 99 98 92 289 in quantity.

Reybold, P 99 93 87 279 Many people have a facility for beating the Kurtz, M 99 96 83 278 Ray, M 98 91 88 277 system, but there is one now at the Academy who seems to have a divine providence watch495 475 444 1414 ing over his destiny. This midshipman has slipped through the fingers of justice innumerable times, entirely on luck. He never appears PISTOL The middle pistol team defeated Army 1354 to try to get away with breach of regulation. to 1346 to close out an undefeated season in He just doesn't get caught when he makes a mistake. For example, last week the first class dual competition with collegiate opponents.

Midn. H. T. Evans was high gun for the was attending a drill in ordnance in the gun match with 276. Cadet McLochlan was high shed on the seawall. Halfway through, the instructor sent two sections to Ward Hall for for the Army team with a 273. a movie on special weapons, retaining the The summaries are listed as follows: other two sections in the group for instruaion in the shed. In the separation, three who were NAVY supposed to proceed to the movie got mixed Slow Time Rapid Total Evans, H. T 92 94 90 276 up and remained at the former location. Upon Rawsthorne, E. A. . . 87 93 94 274 arrival in Ward the instructor there noticed Butler, J. D 90 89 92 271 that some of his fold was missing. At the Stapp, A. L 89 93 86 268 completion of the movie he proceeded to muster his charges. Before starting he observed Shepard, B. M 81 94 90 265 that there were three missing. Running thtough the lists he found that the names were 439 463 452 1354 a little hard to read from the carbon-copy sec(Continued on page 44)

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tion lists. He was, however, assisted by those present from time to time and managed to decipher most of the names. In due time he had discovered two of the three culprits. Arriving at the name of the third he bungled the letters horribly, nvice before anyone was able to understand what he was trying to say.

Finally, however, he was told the correct pronunciation. Instead of marking the man absent he continued through the list and dismissed the seaions without discovering who the final absent one was. Some people are even lucky when they are named, I guess.

Under present regulations, firstclassmen are allowed to ride in, but not to drive automobiles within the five-mile limit. This situation leads to some unusual conditions with cars.

One such resulted in a frap for a certain member of '49. It seems that this individual purchased a car some time ago. Having no garage in which to store it he began parking it nightly outside of Number Two Gate, trusting to luck and Saint Peter for saftey. Each afternoon he and a friend proceeded through the gate, walked to the door of the auto and conduaed a shake to determine who would drive for the day. How long, exacdy, this went on is not known, but it all came to a halt when this routine was observed by one of the battalion officers. That official failed to recall the offender's name but did recognize the face. He therefore remrned to his office and by looking intently at the watch squad picmres was able to bring the offender to the rail of justice.

Never under-estimate the power of a Marine!

The new pay bill which is being processed in Congress is causing a lot of comment to fly in the services and Bancroft Hall is no exception to that statement. The other night a couple of the boys were overheard discussing the financial possibilities of ensigns. When Lee first entered the Navy he was told that, because of many hidden benefits, he'd earn about $10,000 a year in equivalent civilian terms. That sounded good but is nothing compared to what these two were computing. According to the "man in the know" a mere ensign, married and drawing flight pay will pull down a cool $850 a month, which beats the former figure a little. And all that without considering those hidden benefits of former years. It goes like this: the pay will amount to $460 a month.

Then, if he is able to retire at sixty years of age the ensign must purchase enough insurance to provide $6,000 a year income at that age.

This requires some astronomical sum which will cost about $290 a month. Adding this to the pay we arrive at $750 a month income and allowing just $100 more, to be derived from such things as poker games and magazine articles, which every ensign can write, we have our mammoth sum. Sounds swell, only as anyone can plainly see, I can't write too well and (Continued on page 44)

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he had worked toity years. Reggie went to Greece in 1947 at the request of President Truman to help out there. Later the President named him Vice Chairman, National Securities Resources Board, from which he has just resigned.

L. J. G.

What's the Dope Marine and Naval O r d e r s from 1891 Sec'y. R. Adm. H. G. GUmor (CC) USN-Ret..

1T2Q N St., N.W., Washington 6, D . C

1892 Sec'y, Capt. Stanford B . Moses, USN-Ret., P. O. Box 698, BellBower, Calif.

1894 PAUL M. LaBACH, (Maj. USA-Ret.), writes his address is Jonathan Club, Los Angeles 13, Calif.

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

1897

Seo'y, Lt. Cdr. John W. Morse, USN-Ret., Wardau Patfc Hotel, Waahington 8, D. C Mrs. WUliam White, wife of Capt. WILLIAM RUSSELL WHITE, USN-Ret., died at New Hope, Pa., on 28 February 1949 after a long illness. Services were held at Arhngton Cemetery on 3 March. The Class was represented by Col. and Mrs. George Van Orden, Mrs. Louie Kautz, and John and Delia Morse.

GEORGE VAN ORDEN was seriously ill last August, but it is good to say that he has recovered well from this illness, though obliged to live a very quiet simple life. He and Mrs. Van Orden make their home at New Hope, Pa.

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

C. E. COURTNEY writes that his new address is 11 Central Ave., St. Augustine, Fla.

1900 GEORGE W. STEELE, (Capt. USN-Ret.), gives his address c/o Mr. Clarence Rogers, 15 East Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, Calif.

HAYNE ELLIS, (R. Adm. USN-Ret.), continues to live on 1905 Lombardy Rd., San Marino 5, Calif.

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

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

The Class Secretary, R. Adm. FREDDIE McMILLEN, is at work on a Class Direaory and seeks the following information on every man who was ever a member of the Class: (a) duty assignments in World War I, (b) awards and decorations, (c) names and home addresses of members of immediate families (wives, children and grandchildren).

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

L. S. BORDER, (Capt. USN-Ret.), requests that his address be changed to 1600 San Luis Rey Ave., Coronado, Calif.

STANFORD C. HOOPER, (R. Adm. USNRet.), writes his address is 4425 Garfield St., N.W., Washington, D. C.

1906

Sec'y, Capt. L. M. Atkins, USN-Ret., 39 Franklin St., Annapolis, Md. C. M. CADE, JR., reports from Shawnee, Okla.

W. M. LORSHBOUGH states his address is Fargo, N. D. J. B. GOLDMAN, (Lt. jg USN-Ret.), gives as his address. Box 165, Bay St. Louis, Miss.

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

D. GRAHAM COPELAND gives his maUing address as 622 Audubon St., New Orleans 18, La. ALFRED W. ATKINS, (Capt. USN-Ret.), resides at 2970 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, Fla. F. D. PRYOR, (Capt. USN-Ret.), informs us that his address is 5 King St., Charleston, S.C. JOHN H. CONDITT, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.), advises us that his address is Hotel Edmond Meany, Seattle, Washington.

H. K. HEWITT, (Adm. USN), and Mrs. Hewitt of The Foretop, Orwell, Vermont, were the guests of honor at a deluxe "retirement" party in New York's Ritz-Carleton Hotel in mid-February. The hosts were R. Adm. H. Keen Harrill, Deputy to Adm. Hewitt on the United Nations Military Staff Committee, together with the officers of the Staff and their wives. Kent is the last of the Class to "hang up his brass" after forty-six years' continuous service. He commanded the first Army-Navy invasion of the war in North Africa and commanded the 8th Fleet in the Mediterranean area and finally the U. S. Naval Forces in Europe. While in command of the cruiser INDIANAPOLIS in 1936 he was chosen by President Roosevelt for the voyage to Brazil and return. When we asked Kent about this cruise later he said: "I'm still a Republican."

REGGIE GILLMOR, having given generously of his business and other abilities to the U. S. Government during the past two years, is returning to his job as Vice President of the Sperry Company. He previously held the Presidency of the Sperry Gyroscope Co. in which

Grist from the Secretary's Mill The Secretary complains about the fellows that move without registering a forwarding address. In addition to several previously reported, bulletins addressed to George Ravenscroft, Sam Clement, Sammy Payne and Rats Lowell have been remrned unclaimed, gone or not known! Lem Stevens helped with a clue to Burton Piersol, whose correct address is Radnor and Chester Roads, Radnor, Pa. Lem passed through Annapolis some time ago, but he is getting so he begrudges every moment spent away from the pretty home he has fixed up in Snow Hill, on the eastern shore of Maryland. He and Moke Estess ('08) give a salty atmosphere to the town.

Mike Schuyler hands us a bouquet for our efforts in getting out the General Muster, but also chides us gently for errors, particularly in retired rank of a number of fellowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including himself! We'll try to get it right next time, if everybody helps us correct the files.

"Mag" Stevenson making a payment to the 1907 Room Fund sent a check for $19.07!

That's real loyalty!

Newt Nichols from Boston (176 Marlborough St.) writes a nice long letter praising the Christmas effort, and kind of raving about Bill Almy's masterpiece, the '07 Room in Alumni House. Newt had a serious operation last year and had a bad time for a while, but says he's all right now.

Heard from "Babe" Montgomery, whose address is Box A, Weatogue, Conn. Just getting the address of a classmate so he coidd do him a good turn. I think Babe does that oftener than people know!

1908 Sec'y, D. C. Cordiner, USA-Ret..

U . S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D. C.

JOHN W. BARNETT writes that his new address is Waterford, Va. P. L. SMITH reports that his mailing address is Spirit Pub. Co., Punxsutawney, Pa. HENRY D. McGUIRE, (Cdr. USN-Ret.), continues to give his address as Box 4, Orange County, Huguenot, N. Y. E. W. STROTHER, ( Q p t . USN-Ret.), writes from 533 Pine Ave., Albany, Ga.

1909

Sec'y, R. Adm. H. C. Train, USN-Ret., 81 Market St., Annapolis. Md. WARD W. WADDELL, (Capt. USNRet.), still resides at 1432 Montecito Way, San Diego 3, Calif.

Contributed by Harold Train There were 14 present at the monthly class luncheon at the Army and Navy Club, Washington, D. C, on 23 February, namely: Benson, Braisted, Cooper, Dessez, Dunn, Glennon, Maddox, McGlasson, Moses, Piatt, Rawls, Robertson, R. S.; Train and Wright.

Bulletin # 1 4 and changes to the seventh issue of the Directory were mailed about 1 March. The Bulletin contains full information about the "40 years after" reunion. In brief, the reunion consists of: Friday, 27 Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Stag Dinner, Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D. C.

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Samrday, 28 May—Army-Navy lacrosse Burner Co., Inc., 234 Hamilton Ave., Palo game, Annapolis.

Alto, Calif.

Saturday, 28 May—late afternoon—cocktail CULLEN H. WANT, (Capt. USNR), writes party at "Holly Hill," near Annapolis, as guests from 1853 S. Highland Ave., Los Angeles 35, of Lillian and Frenchy LeClair.

Calif.

FRANK KELLEY writes that he is still at Farragut, Idaho, where he is President of the 1914 Farragut College.

Sec'y, Capt. W. A. Heard, U S N , FRENCHY MARION writes from Paris that Naval Examining Board, Yards and Docks Annex, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. during the German occupation, he and his wife lived in a small country town about 30 kiloThe Class of 1914 will hold its 35th annimeters from Paris, and moved back after Lib- versary reunion at Annapolis on May 20-21. eration. Says that his health is not too good.

Will those members or ex-members who may SCOTT MacFARLANE'S son, Alexander not have received notification, or who have not Blair, was married 29 January at Chicago to as yet made known their intentions, write imMiss Mary McNulty of that city. mediately to: Capt. H. A. Spanagel, USN, U.S. ED RAGUET is now living on 51st Street, Naval Postgraduate School, Annapolis, Md. Virginia Beach, Va., where he is busy with a JOHN S. WINSLOW writes from P. O., rather large apartment construction job in Box 145, Millbrook, New York.

Norfolk.

S. D. TRUESDELL, (Capt. USN-Ret.), reJUDGE UNDERWOOD writes from Park- ports that his address is 3805 East 2nd St., er, Ariz., that they are down on the Colorado Long Beach, Calif.

River in their trailer, fishing for bass and T. C. SLINGLUFF, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.), dodging the cold weather California is having resides at 6405 Ridgewood Ave., Chevy Chase, this year.

Md. CALVERT CAREY advises us that his address is Quaker Ridge, Greenwich, Conn.

1910 Sec'y. R. Adm. Charles J. Moore, USN-Ret., 332S Cleveland Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C

SPENCER S. LEWIS, (V. Adm. USN-Ret.), (jan be reached c/o J. M. Lewis, 2025 Ethel Ave., Waco, Tex. JOSEPH P. NORFLEET, (Cdr. USN-Ret.), continues to live at 633—5th St., Lakewood, N.J.

1911 Sec'y, V. Adm. H. W. Hill, USN, Commandant, National War College, Washington 25, D. C.

THOMAS S. McCLOY, (Capt. USN-Ret.), informs us of a change of address. Embassy Hotel, 3645 Park Blvd., San Diego, Calif.

1912 Seo'y, Commo. W. G. Greenman, USN-Ret., 1407 21at St., South, Arlington, Va.

HAROLD THOMPSON, (Col. USA-Ret.), states his address is 630 Cupinen Way, Laguna Beach, Calif.

HARRY G. PATRICK, (Capt. USN-Ret.), resides at # 2 West Woodbine St., Chevy Chase 15, Md. JAMES C. MONFORT, (Capt. USN-Ret.), advises us that his address is Atlantic Blvd., Cavalier Shores "A," Virginia Beach, Va. CHARLES S. LOCKWOOD, (V. Adm. USN), continues to give his address as Route 1, Box 555, Los Gatos, Calif.

HAROLD W. SCOFIELD gives as his address, 627 S. Dearborn St., Howell, Mich.

THOMAS H. McSHEBHY, (Deceased). It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. McSheehy on 1 June 1948.

HAROLD B. GROW, (Capt. USNR), still resides at 902 Fairway Dr., Warrington, Fla.

1913 Corresponding Sec'y, Mr. P. D. Sleeper, 339 Investment BIdg., Washington 5, D. C. Members of the Class living in and near Washington, D. C , meet for lunch at the Officers' Mess, Washington Navy Yard, at 12:15 on the 13th of each month, unless the 13th is on Saturday, Sunday or holiday, when the luncheon is held on the first working day thereafter. All members of the Q a s t are urged to join the luncheon whenever they eui be in Wlaahington at this time.

ARTHUR S. WALTON, (Capt. USN-Ret.), reports that his address is Horabin Oil &

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1915 Seo'y, R. Adm. Morton L. Ring (SC) U S N , Rm. 2008, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C.

STEPHEN G. ROCKWELL continues to live at 1022 Wilkinson Ave., Orlando, Fla. J. M. LEWIS, (Capt. USN-Ret.), correas his address to read 3421 Caruth Blvd., Dallas 5, Tex.

1916 Sec'y, Capt. Laurence P. Safford, U S N , Naval Communications Annex, Rm. 337, BIdg. 19, 3801 Nebraska Ave., N.W., Washington 25, D. C

JOHN S. ROBERTS, (R. Adm. USN-Ret.), writes from 728 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, Cahf.

WALTER W. WEBB, (Capt. USN-Ret.), forwards his address, Avenida Callao 1720, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1917 Seo'y, Capt. Ross P. Collins, USNR, Cedarundel Farm, Rt. # 3 , Annapolis, Md.

J. W. GREGORY, (Capt. USN-Ret.), requests that his address be changed to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. WILLIAM H. BALL, (Lt. USN-Ret.), gives as his mailing address 960 So. Oxford Ave., Los Angeles 6, Calif.

LEONARD DOUGHTY, (Capt. USNRet.), reports his address is I.R.O., A.P.O. 62, c/o Postmaster, New York, N. Y. Wallin, Homer N . , (R. Adm. U S N ) . Commander.

Norfolk NavShipyd, Portsmouth.

Clark, Guy W., (Capt. U S N ) . NavExamining and NavRetiring Board, Navy Dept.

1918 Sec'y, V. Adm. Earle W. Mills, U S N .

160 Central Park, South, New York 19, N. Y.

LOUIS L. HABRYL, (Cdr. USNR-Ret.), is residing at Ferry St., Marshfield, Mass.

JOHN W. ROWE, (Lt. Cdr. USNR), gives his address as Route 1, Box 588, Canby, Ore. ROBERT T. WHITTEN writes from 35 Edison Ave., Detroit 2, Mich.

ALLAN P. FLAGG, (Capt. USN-Ret.), states his address is No. 1 Valley Circle, Charlottesville, Va.

ELMER R. HILL, (Capt. USNR), sends word that his new address is 66 Westford St., Chelmsford, Mass.

Mills, Earle W., ( V . Adm. U S N ) . Office of the Secretary of the Navy, Navy Dept.

1919 Seo'y, Cdr. Albert R. Staudt, USNR, 1415 Tuckerman St., N.W., Washington 12, D. C.

EARLE H. KINCAID, (Cdr. USN-Ret.), sends word that his address is 4607 Connecticut Ave., Washington, D. C. LYMAN S. PERRY, (Commo. USN-Ret.), has been reappointed head of the physical education and athletics department at the Associated Colleges of Upper New York for 194950. He is located at Champlain College there.

Clark, David H., (R. Adm. U S N ) . BuShips.

VonHeimburg, Ernest, (R. Adm. U S N ) . Chief, U. S. Naval Mission to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro.

1920 Sec'y, Mr. James A. Crocker, 3009 44th Place, N.W., Washington 16, D. C.

WALTER T. HART, JR., (Cdr. USNR), reports that his mailing address is 3807 Rodman St., N.W., Washington 16, D. C. HAROLD C. FITZ, (Capt. USN), sends his address as Chief of Staff, 1st Naval Distria, 495 Summer St., Boston 10, Mass.

F. C. L. DETTMAN, (Capt. USN), writes from 3725 Upton St., N.W., Washington, D. C. CHARLES N. GOLDENBERG, (Cdr. USNR), states his address is 623 Virginia St., Vallejo, Calif.

W. A. WACHTLER, (Brig. Gen. USMCRet.), resides at 3650 Gunston Rd., Alexandria, Va. HUGH E. HAVEN, (Capt. USN), sends his address as Commander, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, Calif, O. A. WELLER, (Capt. USN), requests that his address be changed to 720 "J" Ave., Coronado, Calif.

W. BAYNARD ONLEY, (Col. USMCRet. ) , informs us that his permanent address is Box 70, Laurel, Dela.

B. A. HARTT, (Capt. USN), sends word that his address is Navy # 9 2 6 , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

F. J. THOMAS, (Cdr. USNR), has reported for duty at 100 Old Customs House BIdg., 815 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. R. DOUGLAS HILL, JR., (Cdr. USN-Ret.), is living at 95 Christopher St., New York 14, N.Y. W. G. INGRAM writes that his new address is 8347 Delmar Blvd., University City 5, Mo. A. C. J. SABALOT, (Capt. USN), gives his mailing address as 3167—19th St. North, Arlington, Va. WILLIAM G. LIVINGSTONE, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.), resides at 264 Marquerita Lane, Pasadena 5, Calif.

The '20 monthly luncheon is regularly scheduled on the last Friday of each month at L.A.N, in the 6th floor Gentlemen's Banquet Room of the Army and Navy Club, Washington, D. C. Local mariners who attended the luncheon on Feb. 25th were: ALDRIDGE, BASSETT, BOLSTER, BROOKS, BROWDER, BUNCH, COMBS, CRAWFORD, CROCKER, CROWE, DETTMANN, E A G L E T O N , FAHRNEY, GEARING, HART, HARRI-

SON, HITCHCOCK, HOBBS, KEYHOE, PLASKITT, TEN EYCK, WACHTLER, and WEBB. Visitors who were warmly welcomed were: BLACKLEDGE from NAVORDPLANT, Indianapolis; HAWKINS from Kenneth C. Hawkins Co., Inc., Industrial Engineers and Consultants, 4750 Clinton Drive, Houston, Texas; and Bill Swanston from the faculty of Case Institute, Cleveland, Ohio.

Chairman DETTMANN announced that his committee would have literature on the 30-YEAR REUNION, to be held May 14th in ANNAPOLIS, in the mails shortly.

A new CLASS DIRECTORY is being prepared by the Secretary.

The next class luncheon will be March 25th.

Woodson, Charles R., (Capt. U S N ) . Administrative Officer, Mare Island NavShipyd, Vallejo.

Reed. Kendall S., (Capt. U S N ) . NavExamining Board and Naval Retiring Board. Navy Dept.

Britain, Thomas B.. (Capt. U S N ) . Chief Staff Officer, FloridaGru, LantResFlt. Green Cove Springs.

Dowd, Wallace R., (Capt. U S N ) . Chief. Office of Industrial Survey, Navy Dept.

Sexton, Horatio C., (Capt. U S N ) . SupShips and NavInspOrd, Electric Boat Co., Groton.

1921 LOGAN McKEE, (Capt. USN) gives his new duty station as Charleston Naval Shipyard, Naval Base. S. C. W. B. THORP, (Capt. USN) writes that his new address is Munitions Board, The Pentagon, Washington, D. C. GEORGE H. L. PEET, (Cdr. USNR) reports that his permanent address is 37 Drumm St., San Francisco 11, Calif.

RALPH E. McSHANE, (Capt. USN) sends word that his address is Bureau of Ships, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. W. B. FLETCHER, JR., (Capt. USN) informs us that his correa mailing address is Navy 100, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. J. F. BRENNAN, (Cdr. USNR) resides at 1769 Broadway, San Francisco 9, Calif.

CARL H. SANDERS, (Capt. USN-Deceased). It is with deep regret that we record the death of Capt. Sanders on 21 December 1948 at the USNH, Oakland, Calif.

ATHERTON MACONDRAY, JR., (Capt.

USN), is now Deputy to the Chief of the Office of Public Relations of the Navy Department.

Rowe, Lionel L., (Capt. U S N ) . OinC, NavNavigational Instrument Repair Facility, Naval Observatory, Washington, D . C. Galpin, Gerard F., (Capt. U S N ) . Director of NavReserves, 13 N D .

O o n i n , Joseph C , (Capt. U S N ) . Chief of Staff and Aide, Commander, AirMatCen, Philadelphia.

Waters, John A., Jr., (Capt. U S N ) . Naval Operations.

Crenshaw, John S., ( C a p t U S N ) . C O . , N A D , Hawthorne.

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

GEORGE L. WALLACE is residing at 4348 N. Wilson Dr., Milwaukee 11, Wise.

PAUL A. WELLS gives his address as 100 Woodlawn Terrace, Syracuse, N. Y. CLARENCE L. ATKINSON, JR. states his address is 504 W. Brighton Ave., Syracuse, N.Y. ARTHUR W. BRYAN, (Lt. jg USN- Ret.) gives as his address, 1604 Chilton St., Baltimore 18, Md. RALPH H. WISHARD, (Cdr. USN-Ret) reports from P. O. Box 788, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

ORSON R. SUTHERLAND, (Cdr. USN-

A P R I L , 1949

WELL

DONE!

George Be fin Jwikin

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EORGE BENN JUNKIN, President of the Wilson Line, Inc., of Wilmington, Delaware, was born in Sterling, Kansas, on 28 November 1889, son of John Evans and Susan Blair (Benn) Junkin. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Kansas and graduated with the Class of 1913.

He was on active duty in the Navy until 1924 when he resigned, having been serving at the time as a Lieutenant Commander.

After resigning from the Navy, he, with some associates, purchased the Wilson Line and built it into one of the largest excursion lines in the United States, and probably with the largest fleet of modern excursion boats in the world with offices and equipment in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Baltimore and Washington. He has been President of the Wilson Line since 1929, and also President of the Delaware-New Jersey Ferry Co. and other subsidiaries, since that date. He is President of the Arcade Real Estate Company of Philadelphia; Vice President of the Virginia Ferry Corporation since 1933; Vice President of the Wolf Summit Coal Co., Philadelphia, in 1925, and President 1927-1929. He is also director of the Wellington Fund, Inc., and Card Meyer Development Company.

He married Ruth Rea, daughter of Samuel Rea, former President of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, on 15 November 1919, and lives in the home of the Rea Estate, "Waverly," at Bryn Mawr, Pa. He is a Republican and member of the Presbyterian Church of Bryn Mawr. His clubs include the Rittenhouse, Merion Cricket Club and Racquet Club of Philadelphia. He is also a member of the Army & Navy Club of Washington, D. C, and a member of the Sons of

Ret.) is living at 29361/2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;4th Ave. North, St. Petersburg, Fla. BRADFORD BARTLETT, (Capt. USN) sends his address as Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Ordnance Plant, Alexandria, Va. J. E. WAIDLICH writes from 195 Broadway, New York 7, N. Y. R. B. HIGGINS, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.) has moved to 276 College St., Macon, Ga. WILLIAM C. JORDAN sends an address at 47 E. 87th St., New York, N. Y. C. STRIBLING SNODGRASS is living at 220 Bush St., San Francisco, Calif.

GEORGE J. O'SHEA, (Col. USMC) reports from Staff ComMarianas, Box 4, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

WARREN H. MAXWELL informs us that his address is R.R. # 1 , Zionsville, Ind. WILLIAM C. JORDAN continues to live at 47 E. 87th St., New York, N. Y. BATES H. JOHNSTON, (Lt. USN) is living at 131 Burns Ave., Wyoming 15, Ohio.

The Class of 1922 held a cocktail party on Friday, 28 January at the Officers' Mess, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C. with one hundred and nine attending.

The regular 1922 Class Luncheon was held at the Army-Navy Club at 12:30 on Tues-

the American Revolution and of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Despite his great business interests, he has always given unsparingly of his time in the interest of the U. S. Naval Academy and the Naval Service. Active participant in all reunions of his Class and in various Alumni activities, he was partly responsible for the purchase of the historic Ogle Hall in Annapolis, which is now the home of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, of which he was for many years a Trustee. Both Mr. and Mrs. Junkin were liberal contributors in the restoration of the old house.

His principal hobbies are duck hunting and fishing.

day, 1 March 1949. The following were present: Capt. E. John Long, USN; Comdr. Harry F. Stevens, USNR ( R ) ; Mr. Gerald A. Stacey; Capt. J. S. Harper, USN; Capt. Bradford Bartlett, USN; Mr. H. L. Jennings; Capt. H. S. Covington, USN ( R ) .

Swede Meyers reports . . . "1 am abashed and a bit embarrassed for having been so remiss in my Class reporting for the past two or three months, but, on 1 December I took over as Manager of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club here in the Del Monte Forest. Needless to say, it was a baptism under fire to inherit all the Holiday aaivities followed very shordy by the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament in January. Came through it without a torpedo but feeling much like a tornado had struck from behind. So, if any of you gents boom through here and have your golf clubs along, I can call Frank Watkins at the General Line School and have him give you a going-over on our golf course. But hurry, because Frank gets his two stars in May and goes back to BuPers. After that the invitation to play still stands but I cannot guarantee such an affable partner.

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started to wonder about it myself until on 2 February I had a short session at my office with Clyde King as h e boomed through Monterey on his way to some meeting in Santa Barbara. Margie was looking very lovely, as usual, thank you. Well, the Prexy tells me that the Editorial Staff is about seleaed out of the Washington Classmates and, as soon as the chain of command is decided, the announcement will be made. Should be in next SHIPMATE. T h e issue date has been set for 1 N o vember and that is going to require a helluva lot of fast work and even faster cooperation on the part of all hands to get the dope in most P R O M P T L Y when the questionnaires and other info requests come out. So be prepared to help with a fast Task Force raid and get this thing we have been dreaming about on paper and in circulation in time for the next ArmyNavy Game. In the meantime I shall continue to a a as a clearing-house and the address is the same. W e have been dormant long enough and the Spring sap has gotta flow in spite of the f a a that all of us are on that half-cenmry mark. W o u l d like to hear a word of encouragement from some of you that I can pass along to the new Editor the moment he is named . . . . Cheerio."

Davis, Hallock G., (Capt USN). Administrative Officer, NavProving Grounds, Dahlgren.

MacComsey, Henry F., (Capt. USN). CO., NAS, Alameda.

ComweU. Delbert S., (Capt. USN). Naval Operations.

Smith, Robert H., (Capt. USN). Commander, FltActivity. Yokosuka.

Baker, Harold D., (R. Adm. USN). Commander.

PhibGru 2.

Preacher, Robert M., (Capt. USN). Chief of Staff and Aide, NavBase. Los Angeles.

Ingram, Henry A., (Capt. USN). BuShips.

Parsons, WiUiam S., (R. Adm. USN). Weapons Evaluation Group, National Military Establishment, Washington, D. C. Kniskern, Leslie A., (Capt. USN). Commander. PhiladelphiaNavShipyd, Philadelphia.

Watkins, Frank T., (Capt. USN). BuPers.

Manseau, Bernard E., (Capt. USN). Commander, San Francisco NavShipyd. San Francisco.

1923 Sec'y, Capt. Claude H. Bennett, Jr., USN-Ret., 19 Mary's Lane, Egypt, Mass.

S T E W A R T LINDSAY, (Cdr. U S N R ) reports a new address at Avon Old Farms, Avon, Conn.

J O H N AVERY has moved to 2420 Grand Ave., Connersville, Ind. W I L L I A M P. E. W A D B R O O K , (Lt. USNRet.) has made 1728 N e w Hampshire Ave., N . W . , Washington, D . C. his permanent home.

R I C H A R D M . CUTTS, (Brig. Gen. U S M G Ret.) writes from Dondoric Farms, T h e Plains, Va. M A X W E L L H . MIZELL, (Lt. Col. USMCRet.) continues to live at 850 Harvard St., Santa Monica, Calif.

R O B E R T H . R H O A D S , (Lt. Col. USMCRet.) is still residing at 4 4 1 1 Beechwood Dr., College Heights, Hyattsville, Md. CHARLES F. K E E G A N informs us that his address is 139 V i a o r i a Drive, Brentwood, Pittsburgh 2 7 , Pa. H e is on the Audit Staff of U. S. Steel Corp.

F R A N K H . LAMSON-SCHRIBNER, (Col. USMC) reports his address is MCAS, Cherry Point, N . C. J. B. W I L K I N S O N requests that his address be changed to 2636 Steel St., Houston 6, Tex. W I L L I A M W . D A V I D S O N , (Col. USMC) gives as his address. Disbursing Office, Marine Barracks, Camp Lejeune, N . C. Rev. EVERETT GILL, J R . is residing at 2037 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va.

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W I N S T O N P. FOLK, (Capt. U S N ) has assumed his duties as the Director of Civil Relations Division of the Office of Public Relations of the Navy Department.

FRANCIS S. C O O K , (Deceased). It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. Cook on 15 February 1949 at Geneseo, N . Y. Scoggins, Olin, (Capt. USN). Professor of Naval Science. NROTC Unit, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.

Casey, Thomas J., (Capt. USN). CO., NavScol, General Line. Monterey.

Welker, George W., Jr., (Capt. USN). Superintendent in Command, Naval Observatory, Washington.

D. C. Comly. Samuel P., Jr.. (Capt. USN). Commander.

FltTraGru. WestPac. Withington, Frederic S., (Capt. USN). Naval Operations.

1924 Sec'y, Mr. Paul W. Siegrist, Glore, Forgan & Co., 40 Wall St., New York 5, N. Y.

222nd St., Euclid 2 3 , Ohio.

R O B E R T S. CARR, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) writes that his new address is 8 Annandale Rd., Newport, R. I. W I L U A M L. E R D M A N N , (Capt. U S N ) has reported for duty in the USS L E Y T B ( C V 3 2 ) , c/o FPO, N e w York, N . Y. R A L P H T. MCDANIEL, (Cdr. U S N R ) resides at 104 Mithoff St., Columbus 6, Ohio.

Our Silver Jubilee—our 25th year Reunion —is being held at Annapolis 20-22 May, 1949.

It will be a really big affair, for indications now are that there will be a large turnout. Of course the main rewards for making the trip back to Annapolis are in renewing old ties with classmates, comparing notes, and seeing the present-day Naval Academy. In addition the arranged events will provide a most interesting time. These events include: Class luncheon at Alumni House on Friday, 20 May, Class Reception, Dinner and Dance Friday evening. Lunch in Mess Hall Saturday (Classmates o n l y ) , Athletic events Saturday afternoon, Dinner-Dance at Officers' Mess Saturday night, and Chapel Services Sunday (22 M a y ) .

G L E N N N E W M A N , (Col. USA-Ret.) writes from Route 1, Box 1093, La Mesa, Calif.

T H O M A S SISSON, (Capt. U S N ) states Notices with full explanation of the prothat his address is Joint Staff, R m 2, E 277, gram and procedures have been mailed to all Pentagon BIdg., Washington, D . C. FRED A S H E N H U R S T gives his mailing members of the Class. Included in that mailing address as 2200 South Culpepper, Arlington, are forms to be remrned to make reservations for the various arranged events, and also to Va. E. N . W . H U N T E R reports that his perma- make hotel accommodations. T h e former nent address is 947 Green St., Apt. 8, San should be returned to Captain W . N . Mansfield, Room 1047 Naval Operations, Navy DeFrancisco 1 1 , Calif. partment, Washington 2 5 , D . C , with check.

H O W E L L A R M O R , (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.) writes from Route 1, Box 4 7 9 , Carmel, Calif.: T h e hotel accommodation form should be "I retired on 1 January 1947 and searched mailed d i r e a to the Manager of Carvel Hall.

Captain M. A. Sawyer, U. S. Naval AcadCalifornia for home—liked Carmel—^so bought hillside home in midst of pines. I re- emy, heads the Committee handling the remodeled a room for a smdio, began wood union. Members of the Class are urged to send carving and sculpmre, fireside benches, carved in their reservation forms, both for the schedplates, animals, heads, figures, coats of arms, uled "events" and for hotel space, promptly. bowls. Need time and work to improve tech- Anyone w h o has not received the announcing nique, orders for income and aged wood from letter with reservation forms should request somebody's woodpile for carving. Carved life- same immediately from either Captain Sawyer size Father Serra in Carmel, Saint Francis in or the Class Secretary. a Marin garden, carved mantel in Highlands, large black walnut coat of arms at Air Station, Monterey. Incidentally, both the original T h e 24th of the month is the day of our and copies of my plaque for Amphibious Class Luncheon in Washington. A t the FebForces (Trojan Horse and Athenian W a r - ruary meeting Red Ruhsenberger was a visitor riors) carved in hospital in Australia, have with a message—explaining his Special Dedisappeared. I'd like to find the original or vices Center at Sands Point, N . Y. Ed Clexton a copy. brought the group up-to-date on the pay bill.

Daughter Althea, now Mrs. James Douglas W e ' r e rather proud of our mrnout of '44 classRumble, (Doug, Class of 'A6, son of Capt. mates this time: Duke, Rollo, Wilson, MansCy Rumble) presented us with a grandson, field, Whalen, Hartwig, Peterson, Callaghan, a junior, a year ago, and a second, 8 February, Wilkins, Lewis, Eckstrom, Potter, Deutermann, John MacGillivray Rumble, at Pensacola. Son, Lillard, Doane, Becker, Domer, Leverett, Slim Campbell, working in Carmel, married Jac- Johnson, Ed Young, Demarest, Roger Phillips, Templeton, Layton, Dantzler, Jaudon, queline LaFleur on 1 January.

This area has a number of retired officers, Garvin, Ashenhurst, Furth, Morgan, Watts, growing all the time. The Postgraduate Mathews, Ruhsenberger, Close, Jack Williams, Schools at Del Monte provides us with many Rawlins, W i l k i n , Woodyard, Rose, Kelly, welcome facilities, including an Officers' Club Qexton, Nichol, Landstreet, Opie and Chadwhere we renew old friendships and see old wick. T h e group made final arrangements for shipmates, thanks to Capt. Frank Watkins and the evening party to be held Friday, 25 March.

Capt. J o h n Alderman.

T h e "Cruise" of the Class of 1924, 1949 JuCol. Herbert W . Anderson, Air Force, Re- bilee Edition, is taking final shape these days. tired, U S N A '17, is here, doing beautiful work Duke, Ashenhurst and Robillard have been in heraldry. doing their best to get in all the data. It should T o all hands, greetings and greetings and be released prior to reunion time. Maybe it is all this extra close publication work that has greetings!"

GEORGE M. B R Y D O N , (Capt. SC-USN) driven Ashenhurst to join the bi-focal league! is living in Qtrs. " C , " at the Naval Air StaT h e Class of 1924 points with pride to its tion, Alameda, Calif. nominee for the presidency of the National T H E O D O R I C C. L I N T H I C U M , (Capt. Alumni Association, Harold ( M i n ) Miller. In USN-Ret.) continues to live at 4 3 0 6 Vermont his work as public relations d i r e a o r of the Petroleum Institute we understand that Min St., Long Beach 14, Calif.

D E A N C. W I L D E R reports from 415 E. "gets around" a lot. W i t h D o n Walker the

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present President of the National Association, may we say that '24 is becoming to be known as the "mother of presidents."

I n N e w York, J o h n ( D o n Ricardo to some) R. Caples is still the big BBD and O ad tycoon, but finds time to join his classmates in local get-togethers. Hailed as a leading ad-man, John is not the movie type "huckster"; the New Yorker has honored h i m in print as a result.

Young, Rufus C , Jr., (Capt. USN). Commander.

Boston Gru. Lan&esFlt. Boston.

Ragan. Thomas C , (Capt. USN). CO., US? MACON (CA132).

Rose. Rufus E., Jr.. (Capt. USN). Chief of Staff and Aide. Commander, PhibLant.

Martin. Hugh J., (Capt. USN). BuPers.

Kennaday, John M., (Capt. USN). CO., USS TACONIC (AGC 17).

1925 Sec'y, Mr. Charles M. Goetz, 910 Shoreham BIdg., Washington 5, D. C. WILLIAM L. B E N S O N , (Capt. U S N ) gives his address as Staff—ComServlant, Building 142, N . O. B., Norfolk, Va. H A R R Y H . H E N D E R S O N , (Capt. U S N ) reports from Makalapa, Honolulu 6 1 , T. H .

CHARLES W . T R U X A L L , (Cdr. U S N ) is residing at 3216 Rogers Avenue, W a l n u t f^frfa^L^

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R. B. N I C K E R S O N , (Capt. U S N ) sends his address as U. S. Naval Attache, 4 1 8 Cape Times BIdg., Cape Town, Union of South Africa.

W A R R E N W . J O H N S O N , (Capt. U S N ) resides at 211 46-94 Road, Queens Village 8, N.Y. E D W A R D A. MCFALL, (Capt. U S N ) advises us that his address is c/o Comdr. Amphibious G r o u p 3, c / o F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

T. M. B R O W N , (Cdr. U S N ) gives his address as O p N a v 4 1 1 , Navy Department, Washington, D . C. Brown, Thomas M.. (Cdr. USN). Naval Operations.

Henderson, Harry H., (Capt. USN). FltPersonnel Officer. ServPac. „„ Benson. WiUiam L., (Capt. USN). Operations Officer, Staff. ServLant.

• Weeks, Charles S.. (Capt. USN). Commandmg Officer. NavPhibBase, Little Creek.

Beard Donald C , (Capt. USN). Naval Operations.

Thomas, Thomas C . (Capt. USN). CO., Office of NavResearch. Branch Office, Pasadena.

Heneberger. Harry B., (Capt. USN). Chief of Staff and Aide, Commander, NavBase, Newport.

McMunrey, Thomas B., (Capt. USN). Naval Operations. . _ Warder, Frederick B., (Capt. USN). Naval Opera-

1926 Sec'y. Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN, Office of Naval Material, Rm. 2005, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. T H A D D E U S E. H A C K E T T , J R . changes his address to 1811 Greenwood Avenue, Highland Park, 111.

F. C. STELTER, JR., (Capt. U S N ) reports from 710 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, Calif.

CLARENCE BROUSSARD, (Capt. U S N ) gives his address as 4 2 1 8 East West Highway, Chevy Chase, Md. J. B. STEP A N AC, (Capt. U S N ) advises us that his address is D i s t r i a Intelligence Office, Room 9 6 1 , U. S. Custom House, 610 South Canal Street, Chicago 7, 111.

J. A. W I N F R E Y , (Capt. U S N ) informs us that his new mailing address is R m . 2075, Arlington Annex, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Dept., Washington 2 5 , D . C. EUis, Robert B., (Capt. USN). BuPers.

McLean, Gordon A., (Capt. USN). Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. Washington, D. C. Floyd, William O., (Capt. USN). Naval Operations.

Miller, Daniel B., (Capt. USN). OinC, Gunfire SupportScol, NavPhibTraUnit, Little Creek.

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1927 JAMES A. LUCIER writes from 2155 Fourth Street, Trenton, Mich.

C. L. WEIGLE, (Cdr. U S N ) reports from the

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Francisco, Calif.

F. W . LEMLY, (Cdr. U S N R ) informs us of his new address, 40 Wellyn Road, BronxviUe, N . Y. A R T H U R G. I N G R A M , (Lt. Cdr. U S N Ret.) advises us that his address is P. O. Box 69, Cambridge, Md. K E N N E T H R. MILLER, (Capt. U S N ) gives his new address as Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington 2 5 , D . C. JACK F. B O W L I N G , (R. Adm. USNRet.) has moved to 4808 Nebraska Avenue N . W . , Washington 16, D . C. R I C H A R D P. ROSS, JR., (Col. USMC) sends his address as Division of Plans & Policies, H Q M C , Washington 2 5 , D . C. CJORDON S. ASHLEY, (Cdr. U S N R ) changes his address to P. O. Box 9 2 , Molino, Fla. A. M. ZOLLARS, (Capt. U S N ) advises us that his address is c/o U. S. Consid, Casica 27-U, Valparaiso, Chile.

J O H N W . SLAYDEN informs us that his address is 87 Edgecliff Terrace, Yonkers 5, N.Y. T. L. D A V E Y , (Capt. CEC-USN) gives his address as Public W o r k s Officer, Naval Ordnance Test, Station Inyokern, China Lake, Calif.

V A N L. W A N S E L O W , (Cdr. U S N R ) sends word that his address is 1205 Fair Oaks, Oak Park, 111.

ERNEST J. SABOL, (Cdr. U S N R ) writes from 1832 W a l n u t Blvd., Ashtabula, Ohio.

J. G. D R E Y S P R I N G , (Lt. Col. USMC-Deceased). W e are sorry to report the death of Lt. Col. Dreyspring who passed away at the Pensacola Naval Hospital, on 6 July 1948.

J. J O H N N I E BAYS, (R. Adm. USN-Ret.) has resigned his important billet in the State Department where for the past three years he has served as Chief of the Foreign Service Administration and has mrned over his duties to R. Adm. William D . W r i g h t , Jr., U S N Ret., Naval Academy Class of 1923.

A d m . Bays w h o has been a commuter between his home in Annapolis and Washington, has already taken u p new duties at the Culver Military Academy, of which he is an alumnus.

Mrs. Bays and their young son will follow in June. Virginia Bays has long been a generous donor of her dramatic talents to Naval Academy theatricals.

L. J. G. Price, Walter H., (Capt. USN). USNA. Heath, George L, (Capt. USN). Commander, SubGru 3, Florida Gni, LantResFlt. Speck. Robert H.. (Capt. USN). Commander. DesOuterbridge, William W., (Capt. USN). Commander. DesRon 4. . , Cooper. Joshua W., (Capt. USN). Operations and Plans Officer, Staff. DesLant. .

Quackenbush. Robert S.. Jr.. (Capt. USN). Joint Staff Joint Chiefs of Staff. Washington. D. C Barnes, Robert M., (Lt. Cdr. USN). TransRon 3.

Willcox, George W., (Capt. USN). BuPers , ^ ^ , Horney, Harry R., (Capt. USN). CO.. NAS, Oakland.

Pryce, Roland F., (Capt. USN). Naval Operations, I^avv Dept Duffill. Monroe B., (Capt. USN). CO., USS AuCILLA (AO 56). .„ .

Dykers Thomas M., (Capt. USN). Naval Operations.

Braddy, Robert E.. Jr., (Capt. USN). BuPers.

Organ William H., (Capt. USN). Naval Operations.

Ferrall William E., (Capt. USN). Naval Operations.

Seo'y, Capt. R. K. James, USN, 37 Catherine St., Newport, R. I. EMERY R O U G H T O N , (Cdr. U S N ) advises us that his address is USS GRAND CANYON ( A D - 2 8 ) , U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Va. WILLIAM D . T H O M A S , (R. Adm. U S N Ret) informs us that his address is 3221 Buchanan Street, San Francisco 2 3 , Calif.

H . J. C A R P E N T E R forwards his address as 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, Md. M A T T H E W R A D O M , (Capt. U S N R ) continues to live at 34 Lanark Road, Stamford, Conn.

V I C T O R B. COLE, (Capt. U S N ) reports a new address. Navy # 1 0 0 , c/o FPO, N e w York, N . Y. Hawk, Earle C , (Capt. USN). CO., USS CHEMUNG (AO 30).

Enright, George P., (Capt. USN). NavInspOrd, Ford Instrument Co., Inc.. Long Island.

Collis, John L., (Capt. USN). Deputy Direaor of Public Information. Office of Public Relations.

Navy Dept.

Raborn, William F., Jr., (Capt. USN). CO., USS NORTON SOUND.

1929 Sec'y, Charles E. Trescott, USN, Bureau of Ships (Code 512), Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C F. P. MITCHELL, (Capt. U S N ) requests that his address be changed to 9 0 4 Russell Road, Alexandria, Va. G U Y P. G A R L A N D , (Capt. U S N ) has reported for duty aboard the USS UVALDE (AK8 8 ) , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

McGregor, Robert R., (Capt. USN). Commander, SubRon 5.

Canty. Joseph P., (Cdr. USN). USS MARIAS (AO 57).

Rembert, John P., J r . (Capt. USN). Chief of Staff and Aide, AirTechTraComd, Memphis.

Kabler, William L., (Capt. USN). U. S. NavAttache and U. S. NavAttache for Air, Ankara.

1930 Sec'y, Capt. D. B. Brokenshire, USN, Rm. 1068 A, Main Navy BIdg., Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. A N D R E W M. JACKSON, JR., (Cdr. U S N ) writes from 2421 Ft. Scott Drive, Arlington, Va. JAMES W . DAVIS, (Capt. U S N ) and Mrs. Davis announce the birth of a son on 29 Jan. 1949, at Keesler Base Hosp., Keesler, Miss.

JAMES D. L. G R A N T , (Capt. U S N ) informs us that his address is USS H Y A D E S ( A F - 2 8 ) , c/o FPO, N e w York, N . Y. W . E. ELLIS, (Cdr. U S N ) sends his address as F A W T U L A N T , N . A. S. Key West, Fla. J O H N R. M C K N I G H T , JR., (Cdr. U S N ) reports his address as Staff, Norfolk Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet, U. S. Naval Station, Norfolk 1 1 , Va. R. R. C O N N E R , (Cdr. U S N ) advises us of his address, 3924 Henry Street, San Diego 3, Calif.

H. M. H E M I N G , (Cdr. U S N ) reports from Underway Training Unit, Navy # 3 9 2 3 , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

A. R. W E S T reports from 2204 S. Indianapolis, Tulsa, Okla.

EVERETT B. SCHAEFFER gives as his address. Route 2 Box 101, Mercer Island, Wash.

K Y R A N E. CURLEY, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) has a new address, 259 Avenue E, Bayonne,

N.J. ROBERT F. J E N N I N G S , (Cdr. USN-Ret.) sends his address Route 2 Box 189, Vista, Calif.

EVERETT O. RIGSBEE, (Cdr. U S N ) ad-

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vises us that he is aboard the USS ANTIETAM (CV-36), c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

LOT ENSEY, (Cdr. USN) may be reached through Com. Des. Div. 172, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

GEORGE E. GARCIA writes to us from 311 Garces Drive, San Francisco 12, Calif.

JAMES H. NEWSOME, (Cdr. USN) sends his address as Staff, ComMarianas, Box 33, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

L. C. QUIGGLE, (Cdr. USN) gives his mailing address as Com. Des. Div. 152, USS RUPERTUS (DD-851), c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

GEORGE G. DOWNING is now living at # 1 River Road, Harrington Park, N. J. FRANK B. MILLER, (Cdr. USN) gives his address as 4009 Dexter St., N. W., Washington, D. C. WELLINGTON T. HINES, (Cdr. USN) informs us that his address is 103 Norris Lane, Oak Ridge, Tenn.

WALTER B. PHILLIPS informs us that his mailing address is Esso Standard Oil Co., Broad and Harrison Streets, Richmond, Va. HiUes, Frederick V.. (Cdr. U S N ) . Second TaskFlt Dornin, MarshaU E.. (Cdr. U S N ) . DesDiv 122.

Craighill. Robert R.. (Cdr. U S N ) . DesDiv 62.

Johnson, Frank L.. (Cdr. U S N ) . DesDiv 42.

Taylor, Robert H., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavWar College, Newport.

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

WILLIAM K. POTTINGER, (Lt. Col. USMC) reports from VMT-2, McAS, El Toro, Santa Ana, Calif.

HARLAN C. COOPER, (Col. USMC) continues to hve at Box 129-D, R. F. D. # 3 , Alexandria, Va. F. A. KINZIE, (Cdr. USN) gives as his mailing address, NAD Crane, Ind. NELSON K. BROWN, (Col. USMC) states his address is HQ Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Norfolk 5, Va. GEORGE S. FORDE, (Lt. Cdr. USN) has moved to 1349 East Weaver Street, Philadelphia 19, Penna.

LOREN GRINSTEAD writes to us from Route Two, Box 1193, Mercer Island, Wash.

PAUL WALKER CLARKE, (Cdr. USN) reports to us from Naval Supply Depot, Qtrs.

F-1, Mechanicsburg, Penna.

SIDNEY A. FREEBERG, (Cdr. USNRet.) is now living at 225 Chilean Ave., Palm Beach, Fla. FREDERICK W. PIHL states his mailing address is 102 Stedman St., Chelmsford, Mass.

LUTHER SAMUEL M O O R E , ( C o l .

USMC) is now residing at 703 Poplar Drive, Falls Church, Va. E. H. FORNEY, (Col. USMC) is stationed at the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk 11, Va. SAMUEL G. TAXIS, (Col. USMC) gives his address as Marine Corps Schools, (Staff), Quantico, Va. EDWARD J. DILLON, (Col. USMC) writes to us from Inspection Division, Hdqtrs., U. S. Marine Corps, Washington 25, D. C. WAYNE H. ADAMS, (Col. USMC) requests his address to read U. S. Naval Advisors Group, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

AUSTIN ROGER BRUNELLI, (Col. USMC) reports from Marine Corps School, Quantico, Va. E. E. STEFFANIDES, JR., (Cdr. USN) is

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living at 900-26th Street, S. Arlington, Va. RICHARD S. ANDREWS, (Cdr. USN) writes from Off. of Naval Attache, U. S. Embassy, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America.

F. R. BRACE is living at 158â&#x20AC;&#x201D;18th Ave., San Francisco, Calif.

ROBB WHITE, (Lt. Cdr. USN) reports that his address is Susina Plantation, Thomasville, Ga. The quarterly class luncheon was held at the Officers' Mess, Naval Gun Factory on Wednesday, 23 February. Answering muster: Fiala Norvell Hunter Molumphey Jack Williams Bill Williams Bowstrom Massey D. I. Davis Jim Davis Head Hagberg

Romberg Chew Kurtz Torgerson Brooks Betts Yancey Hooper Cooper Sieglaff Mathers Ryan

The Annapolis turnout was especially welcomed, amidst an idle hour of good fellowship.

Jack Chew reported that the most appropriate type of memorial to 1931 war casualties would consist of a bronze plaque which eventually would be erected in an assigned alcove in a proposed memorial hall at the Naval Academy. Jack will get more details on two such plaques of other classes.

The idea of a Spring class party received affirmative acclamation, and the committee is going ahead with plans, tentative date April 15th, at the Gun Factory Mess.

Bellis, Louis J., (Cdr. U S N ) . PhibTraComd, LantFlt. Leverton. Joseph W., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington. D. C Giles. William J., Jr.. (Cdr. U S N ) . NavAdvBase.

Bremerhaven.

Jones. Alvin A. (Cdr. U S N ) . NavBoiler and Turbine Lab. Philadelphia.

Hughes. William C , Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavScol.

General Line. Newport.

Hamilton, George H., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavCommSta, 4 N D Hdqtrs, Philadelphia.

Hatton, George A.. (Cdr. U S N ) . BuAer. Cooper, Robert W.. (Cdr. U S N ) . U. S. NavAttache and U. S. NavAttache for Air. Santiago.

Foster. Edward L., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations.

Veasey. Alexander C . (Cdr. U S N ) . BuPers.

1932 EDMOND GEORGE KONRAD, (Cdr. USN) reports from U. S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Monterey, Calif.

F. WOLSIEFFER, (Cdr. USN) requests that his address be changed to 3103 Fairfield Ave., Apartment 5-B, New York 63, N. Y. JOHN M. LIETWILER, (Cdr. USN) advises us that his mailing address is U. S. Navy Communication Station, Navy No. 926, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

OSCAR A. HEINLEIN, (Col. USAAF) gives as his address, P. O. Box 995, Palo Alto, Calif.

The Class of 1932 held its regular monthly luncheon at the Naval Gun Factory Officers' Mess on 9 February. Dave Martineau ('33), as our guest from Bupers, gave us the dope on the proposed pay bill and how it is expected to affea us. Recent arrivals attending their first luncheon were Salem VanEvery (OPS 5) and Jim Clement (Munitions Board). Lynn Frazer en route to duty on CincPac Staff was also present.

As is its custom, the Washington Chapter of '32 held its montlily luncheon at the Officers' Club of the Gun Faaory on Wednesday, 9 March. (The second Wednesday of each month.) A fine mrnout was on hand which included Bill Cox, Red Adams, Sugarman, Nemo Howe, Corky Ward, Johnny Fahy, Paul Harrington, Gil Mitchell, Brute Dale, Hoppy Hopkins, Porter Lewis, Otto Scherini, Kenny Letts, Country Quarles, Hinton Owens, Baxter Billingsley, Howard Prince, Charlie Smith, Bull Dreany, Joe Tschirgi, Umpty Young, Bill Kelly, Jack Kauffman, Benny Leonard, Tommy (J. A.) Thomas, Willie Williamson, Mai Munger, Al Slaydon and Joe Jaap. A four-man contingent from Annapolis was present with Moe Archer, Dale Frakes, Ted White and John Spangler. A newcomer to Washinngton, Joe McGoldrich (Opnav) was present for his first luncheon.

After the meal, Chapter President Joe Jaap presided over a short business meeting which heard Corky Ward describe the financial situation of the class fund and the report of a committee on a new class constimtion. Copies of a proposed constimtion and other items of vital interest to the class are soon to be mailed to all members. A committee of Letts, Bilhngsley and Young are working on a forthcoming class party.

WiUiams, Richard C , (Cdr. U S N ) . MineDiv 4.

Wylie, Joseph C , Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . DesFlotiUa 1.

McGoldrick, Joseph A., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations.

Parker, Frank M., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS HAMNER ( D D 718).

McCornock, Samuel A , (Cdr. U S N ) . NavScol, General Line, Newport.

Ovrom, Allan A., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations, Navy Dept.

Fleck. Thomas M., (Cdr. U S N ) . ServRon 2.

Kaplan, Albert D., (Cdr. U S N ) . DesDiv 4 2 .

O'Connor. Michael B., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS BRINKLEY BASS ( D D 8 8 7 ) .

Warfield. Thomas G.. (Cdr. U S N ) . USNA.

1933 THOMAS P. O'CONNELL, (Cdr. USN) asks that his address be changed to U. S. Naval Mission, A.P.O. 676, c/o Postmaster, Miami, Fla. I. J. GALANTIN reports from Comdr.

Submarine Division 51, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

F. A. DOLAN continues to live at 182 Rivo Alto Canal, Long Beach, Calif.

W. V. PRATT, (Cdr. USN) is now residing at 9009 Seneca Lane, Bethesda, Md. JOHN SHANNON, (Cdr. USN) gives his mailing address as 301 Baublits Drive, S. E., Navy Pt., Warrington, Fla. ROY M. DAVENPORT, (Cdr. USN) reports that his home address is 431 Center Drive, Honolulu 57, T. H. The Washington-Annapolis contingent of the Class of 1933 had a fine gathering at the Luncheon on 17 February at the Gun Factory, with one of our best mrn-outs in some time.

The voting on the Class Committee for the coming year has now been completed, all ballots having been received. Charley Curtze and Carl Jones finished with exactly the same number of votes for the top spot, and will therefore funaion as co-chairmen of the new Committee. Champ Blouin and Archie Wright were very close behind, and they will therefore constitute the remainder of the Committee. The voting throughout was very close.

The next luncheon will be held on Thursday, 24 March, at the Gun FaCTory Officers'

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Dave Martineau has been in touch with the Farmers' National and the Annapolis Banking and Trust regarding the Class Funds and will have a report to submit in the near future.

Notice of the result will be given through these columns.

This is the largest group of the Class that can periodically assemble and sooner or later all members of the Class will serve in the Washington-Annapolis area. Therefore it has been generally agreed that this group should function for the entire Class whenever appropriate. But in matters involving possible expenditure of the Class funds, it is the policy of the annually elected Committee that the entire Class should be canvassed before any such expenditures are approved—other than small emergency expenditures for flowers in the case of death of a classmate or a member of his immediate family.

In this connection, whenever such a death occurs that cannot be brought to the Committee's attention in time to take appropriate action, it would be appreciated if others on the scene took such action as to arranging for flowers, subjert to reimbursement by the Committee.

Barnes, Stanley M.. (Cdr. U S N ) . USS WITEK ( D D 848).

Loughlin, Charles E., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavSta, Annapolis.

Thompson, Raymond W . , Jr.. (Cdr. U S N ) . BuOrd, Navy Dept.

Dodson. Bennen M., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS HAWKINS (DD 873).

Hills. Blish C , (Cdr. U S N ) . SubDiv 72.

Dawson, William L., (Cdr. U S N ) . N A S . Patuxent River.

Campbell, Earnest G., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Forces, Germany.

APRIL, 1949

Styles, Ralph E., (Cdr. U S N ) . Caribbean SeaFrontier, San Juan.

Dawes, Robert S., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . Armed ServPetroleum Board, Washington, D . C. Mohan, Richard L., (Cdr. U S N ) . N O B . Guam.

Laughon, Willard R., (Cdr. U S N ) . SubDiv 4 2 .

Schwartz. Frank D . . (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations.

Davenport, Roy M., (Cdr. U S N ) . SubDiv 52.

Solier, Robert H., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS JAMES E. KYES ( D D 7 8 7 ) .

Clementson, Merrill K., (Cdr. U S N ) . Submarine Force, U. S. PacFlt, Administration, Mare Island, Vallejo.

Wahlis, Frederick H., ( C d r U S N ) . USS HAMin. (AD 2 0 ) .

1934 THOMAS K. CALLISTER, M. D., continues to live at 565 12th Ave., Salt Lake City, Utah.

SAMUEL R. SHAW, (Lt. Col. USMC) writes to us from OP-23, C.N.O., Washington, D. C. DONALD A. SCHERER, (Cdr. USN) gives his duty address as Bureau of Ships, Code 333, Navy Department, Washington 25, D. C. WILLIAM E. SWEENEY, (Cdr. USN) states that his address is 7216 Cobalt Road, Washington 16, D. C. JAMES R. DAVIS, (Lt. USN) resides at 417 S. First Street, Boonville, Ind. CLEMENT J. HAMMOND reports from 3720 S. Lundy Ave., Tucson, Ariz.

A. B. CLOUD, (Lt. USNR) writes from 504 Springfield Ave., Cranford, N. J. WILLIAM M. KRAMER, (Lt. USNR) is living at 308 Liberty Ave., Clarksburg, W. Va. JOHN P. CONDON, (Lt. Col. USMC) advises us that his address is VMF-311, FMAW, FMF, U. S. Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro (Santa Ana), Calif.

ROBERT H. HOPKINS, (Cdr.U.SN) gives

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his address as 6284 Crown Ave., Oakland 11, Calif.

KENDALL F. CASEY writes to us from 709—15th St., CHA 3, Honolulu, T. H. FREDERICK C. HEERDE, (Cdr. USNR) informs us that his address is 537 Adams St., Manchester, Conn.

J. A. RECTOR, (Lt. Cdr. USN) advises us that his address has changed to 1617 South Monterey Street, Alhambra, Calif.

ZANE THOMPSON, JR. is now residing at 131 N. 31 Ave., Omaha, Neb. F. A. NUSOM states his address is 717 Buford St., Corpus Christi, Tex. PAUL C. COOK, (Lt. Cdr. USNR) sends his address as 503 East Main Street, Gallatin, Tenn.

C. C. BUTTERWORTH continues to live at 324 Laurel, St. Louis 12, Mo. E. T. MCKEITHEN, JR. gives his address as 120 Brixton Road, Garden City, N. Y. JOSEPH COLEMAN CARTER reports to us from 110 Morgan St., Versailles, Ky. R. A. TURRENTINE reports his mailing address as 2320 Goldsmith Road, Houston 5, Tex. JAMES D. RABB, (Cdr. USN) and Mrs. Babb announce the birth of a son, Roger Nicholas, born at Dispensary, Naval Air Station, Kodiak, Alaska, on 26 January 1949.

JAMES R. COMPTON, (Cdr. USN) re-' quests that his address be changed to U. S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Oceana, Virginia Beach, Va. Howard, John W., (Cdr. U S N ) . USNA. Bailey, Claude F., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavScol, General Line, Monterey.

Lawrence, William H., (Cdr. U S N ) . PhibGru 1.

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Coxe, Lewis C , (Cdr. CEC-USN). Long Beach NavShipyd, Long Beach.

Bentley, James C . (Cdr. U S N ) . NavScol. General Line. Newport.

Henderson, Charles M., (Cdr. U S N ) . SubRon 4.

Roenigk, John G., (Cdr. U S N ) . BuPers.

Phelps, John M., (Cdr. U S N ) . PhiladelphiaNavShipyd, Philadelphia.

Updegrove, Jacob W., (Lt. Cdr. CEC-USN). 6 N D .

Kihnartin, Alfred D., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavDamage Control TraCen, Treasure Island, San Francisco.

Dixon, Duncan P.. Jr.. (Cdr. U S N ) . USNA. Dissette, Edward F., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS KENNETH D .

BAILEY ( D D

713).

Kinsella. William T., (Cdr. U S N ) . SubRon 5.

Geist. John W.. (Cdr. U S N ) . NavOrdPlant, Alexandria.

Howard, John W., (Cdr. U S N ) . Marine CorpsScols.

Quantico.

Jones, Edwin K., (Cdr. U S N ) . 8 N D .

Price, Lowell S.. (Cdr. U S N ) . TransRon 1.

Strickler. Lyle E.. (Cdr. U S N ) . 13 N D .

1935 Sec'y, Cdr. William C. Thompson, U S N , Rm. 2-C, 260 National Defense BIdg., Washington, D. C.

USN) and Mrs. Harrington announce the birth of a third child and second daughter, Bonnie Joyce, on 15 February, at the Navy Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. The grandparents are Capt. Robert E. Hancock, (USN-Ret.), and Daniel J. Harrington, Jr. GILMORE (AS 16). of Springfield, Mass.

Loomis, Sam C , Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations, ROBERT KLINK IRVINE, (Cdr. USN) Navy Dept.

Baum, Ralph J., (Cdr. U S N ) . USNA. and Mrs. Irvine are happy to announce the Veth, Kenneth L., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS EVERETT F. birth of a son, Timothy Klink Irvine, at the LARSON ( D D 8 3 0 ) .

O'Connell, George A., Jr.. (Cdr. U S N ) . USS WIL- U.S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., on SunLIAM R. RUSH ( D D 7 1 4 ) . day 13 February 1949. The baby is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Newlon of 1936 Sutton, West Virginia, and of Capt. and Mrs. Sec'y, Cdr. Richard R. Pratt, U S N , Robert L. Irvine of San Francisco, Calif. Cdr. USS HANK (DD 702), c / o Fleet Post Office, New York, N. Y. Irvine, is currendy on duty at Massachusetts RALPH W. ARNDT, (Cdr. USN) con- Instimte of Technology where he is completing a postgraduate course in ordnance engineertinues to live at Arnold, Md. ing.

S. G. SHILLING, (Cdr. USN) asks that his JOHN F. TATELEE, JR. is now living at address be changed to 5423 Harwood Road, 19 Cherry St., Westfield, Mass.

Bethesda 14, Md. RALPH CALVERT PANTER now resides ROBERT L. NEYMAN, (Cdr. USN) gives his address as 9418 Singleton Drive, Bethesda at 425-lOth Street, N.E., Atlanta, Ga. DONALD B. RAMAGE, (Cdr. USN) and 14, Md. Mrs. Ramage announce the birth of a son born Hunter, Gould, (Cdr. U S N ) . San Francisco Nav- at Greenwich Hosp., Greenwich, Conn., on 11 Shipyd, San Francisco.

February 1949.

King, Thomas S., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavProving Bakutis, Fred E., (Cdr. U S N ) . Fair West Coast.

Henry, Walter F., (Cdr. U S N ) . Naval Operations.

Lewis. John R., (Lt. Cdr. SC-USN). BuSandA. Barleon. John S.. Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . AirResTraUnit.

Jacksonville.

Marcus, Groome E., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavOrdPlant, Indianapolis.

Henry, Thomas H.. (Cdr. U S N ) . USS HOWAKD W.

W. H. PACKARD, (Cdr. USN) reports to us from c/o Naval Attache's Office, Navy No. 100, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. J. B. KYSER continues to live at 712 Reynolds Street, Augusta, Ga. R. C. FOSTER, JR. is now residing at 4442 Ground, Dahlgren.

Southcrest Road, Dallas 9, Tex. Paul H., (Cdr. U S N ) . U. S. NavAdvBase, JOHN BARNES CROSBY writes to us from Bjarnason, Bremerhaven.

Groner, William T., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavScol, Harbor 107A Sedgwick Drive, Syracuse 3, N. Y. Defense, Fort Winfield Scott, San Francisco.

LLOYD H. SNYDER, JR. sends his address Sleight, Robert C , (Cdr. U S N ) . USNA. as the Methodist Publishing House, 810 Broad- Alford, John M., (Cdr. U S N ) . 6th TaskFlt. King.

Ed R., Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS MASSEY ( D D way, Nashville, Tenn.

778).

THOMAS R. OAKLEY advises us that his Semmes, James L., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS MOUNT OLYMPUS (AGC 8 ) . address is still 1010 Beechwood Lane, Falls Church, Va. 1937 HENRY L. THOMAS gives his mailing adROBERT V. TATE, (Lt. Cdr. USN-Ret.) dress as 1302 Casa Grande Hwy., Tucson, gives his address as Rosemont, Penna.

Ariz.

WALTER H. KEEN, JR., (Cdr. USN) conE. D. VESTEL, JR., (Cdr. USN) reports tinues to live at Apt. 4, BIdg. 5B, Redfield to us from the Armed Forces Staff College, Drive, Memchen, N. J. Norfolk 11, Virginia.

CLARK RANDOLPH CARTER is now liv- Filiopone, Saverio, (Cdr. U S N ) . U. S. NavMission, Venezuela. ing at 364 Clark Street, Grass Valley, Cali- Lander, Robert B., (Cdr. U S N ) . NavScol, General Line. Newport. fornia C. H. M C C A R T H Y , J R . , (Cdr.

USN)

re-

ports to us from aboard the USS CORAL SEA (CUB 4 3 ) , c/o FPO, New York.

G. L. McENTEE III, (Cdr. USN-Ret.) sends his address as 4903 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, R.D. # 1 , Penna.

TOLBERT A. RICE is still living at 2500 Q. St., N.W., Washington, D. C. SAMUEL FLOYD SPENCER requests that his address be changed to 1724 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Penna.

ROBERT WALLACE MARKS, JR. sends his address as R.F.D. # 2 , Loudonville, Ohio.

JAMES LAMONT JOHNSTON, (Cdr. USNR) is living at 204 East Watkins Street, Lookout Mountain, Tenn.

ROBERT BRIGHT McLAUGHLIN, (Cdr. USN) and Mrs. McLaughlin are happy to announce the birth of a son, John Robert, born at William Beaumont Gen. Hospital, El Paso, Texas, on 5 February 1949.

E. A. SNEERINGER, (Lt. Col. USMC) requests that his address be changed to read Qtrs. D-25, USNAB, Little Creek, Va. HOBART KEY, JR., (Cdr. USNR) is living at Marshall, Tex. S. E. RUEHLOW, (Cdr. USN) sends his mailing address as Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk 11, Va. WARREN E. OLIVER, (Cdr. USN) asks that his address be changed to 4155 42nd St., N.E., Seattle 5, Wash.

P. F. HAUCK, (Cdr. USN) gives his correct address as 5704 Granby Street, Norfolk 5, Va.

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1938 Sec*y, Lt. Col. John Saxten, USMC, 2ad Marine Div., Camp Lejeune, N, C.

Fitz-Patrick. Joseph P.. (Cdr. U S N ) . NROTC Unit, Harvard University. Cambridge.

Hilton, John, Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . The Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Hdqtrs., Ottawa.

Frankel, Irvin J., (Cdr. U S N ) . Office of Governor of the Panama Canal, Balboa Heights. C. Z. Hunnicutt. William R.. Jr., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS WINSLOW (EAG 1 2 7 ) .

Hayes, Richard M., (Cdr. U S N ) . PhibPac. Boyd, Gideon M., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS RICHARD E. KRAUS ( D D 8 4 9 ) .

Clark. Alto B.. (Cdr. U S N ) . PatRon 48.

Leonard, John A., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS SPIKEFISH (SS 4 0 4 ) .

Lockwood, Ralph H., (Cdr. U S N ) . Hydro Office, Suitland.

Raymer, Jackson H.. (Cdr. U S N ) . USS STEINAKER (DD 863).

Tucker, Joseph R., (Cdr. U S N ) . USS S E A DOG (SS 401).

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

RUFUS W. HARRELL writes to us from 1770 North 122nd Street, Seattle 33, Wash.

A. J. TOULON, JR., (Lt. Cdr. USN) is on

JAMES H. HORTON is still living at 314 duty in the USS SABLEFISH ( S S - 3 0 3 ) , C/O FPO, New York, N. Y. Farnsworth Ave., Alexandria, Va. GERALD W. MAPES, continues to reside MARCUS L. LOWE, JR., (Lt. Cdr. USN) at 14868 Towers St., San Leandro, Calif. and Mrs. Lowe are happy to announce the birth ALBERT W. ANDERSON reports to us of a daughter, Marilyn Elizabeth, born on 1 from 2211 Plum Street, Schenectady 8, N. Y. January 1949, at the Palo Alto Hospital, Palo ELLIS A. WALKER sends his address as Alto, Calif.

Duerr Road, Orchard Park, N. Y. W. R. DURRETT sends his address at 400 NORMAN E. FRYER, JR., (Cdr. USN) Beech Street, Bereta, Ohio. correas his address to read 602 Bashford Lane, ALVA EVERETT REXFORD advises us Apartment 103, Alexandria, Va. that his address is Meade, Kan. ALBERT F. HOLLINGSWORTH, (Cdr. MERRILL E. LARGENT gives his address USN) reports for duty aboard the USS as 3037 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, Ariz.

POCONO (AGC-10), c/o FPO, New York, H. M. EULER, (Lt. Cdr. USNR) is still N.Y. residing at 2804 N.E., 40th Ave., Portland 13, ROBERT J. MORGAN, (Cdr. USN) sends Ore. his correct mailing address as Staff CNA Tech, ROBERT ANGSTADT continues to live at Tra, NATTC, Memphis 15, Tenn.

76-19 271st Street, New Hyde Park, Long R. H. HEDGECOCK, (Cdr. USN) gives Island, N. Y. his address to read as Quarters Q-5, Mare E. F. KORB reports his address as Rt. # 1 , Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, Calif.

Box 455 Sobey Road, Los Gatos, Calif.

E. L. PIERCE, (Cdr. USN) writes from 12 A. SIDNEY MORTON asks that his address S. Panama St., Montgomery, Ala.: "Am down be changed to 1321 West Wendover Ave., here at the Air Staff and Command School of Greensboro, N. C. the Air University. Bob Kirchwood and 'Shack' J. B. GLENNON, JR., (Lt. Col. USMC) Stearns are also here." reports his address to be MOQ 3006, Camp IRWIN THORPE BROOKS, (Cdr. USN) Lejeune, N. C. is attached to the Naval Aviation Supply DeB. W. STEINKULLER advises us that his pot, Philadelphia 11, Penna. address has changed to 133 Villa Terrace, San DANIEL J. HARRINGTON III, (Cdr. Francisco 14, Calif.

R A L P H S T U A R T T H O M P S O N is still living at 8 0 3 N o r t h Main Street, West Hartford, Conn.

W I L L I A M A. C L O M A N , JR., (Lt. Col. USMC) writes to us from 2016 So. Quebec St., Arlington, Va. G O R D O N D . GAYLE, (Lt. Col. USMC) is living at 227 Monroe St., Falls Church, Va. W I L L I A M CLAY M O O R E sends his address as West Bainbridge Road, Bainbridge, N.Y. WILLIAM M A S O N REINDOLLAR, continues to live at 5009 Cedar Ave., Relay 2 7 , Md. WILLIAM H A R R I S WILLIAMS gives his address to be Webster Ranch, Rt. # 1 , Box 227, Linden, Calif.

PARTEE W . C R O U C H . (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) sends his mailing address as U.S. Navy Recruiting Station, Parcel Post Building, Richmond 19, Va. LOUIS O. STORM reports his address to be Box 1457, Hobbs, N e w Mexico.

L A W R E N C E R. GEIS, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) changes his address to Box 732, Narragansett, R.L WILLIAM J. FEAHR writes to us from 4424 Krueger Avenue, Parma, Ohio.

C. F. VOSSLER, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) are the proud parents of a baby girl, Carolyn Moore, born at St. John's Hospital, Oxnard, Calif., on 17 February 1949. She is the granddaughter of Capt. F. A. L. Vossler, '07, of Monterey, Calif, and Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Moore, (Col. USA-CAV, Ret.) of the Country Dollar Press, Chevy Chase, Md. 'SHORE BREEZES " Now that the main issue of selection has been settled, life has returned to normal with fewer than the usual quota of idle rumors.

A most unproductive m o n t h for the "Didjahear" boys.

The exam smdy guide and the dope sheet attached have been mailed to all having addresses on file. If you haven't received your folder, write to anyone in Washington and one will be forwarded. Dick Pratt carried the main load of whipping the guide into shape and deserves a big hand. Practically all Washington hands helped in one way or the other, tho.

Charlie Cassel and Dick Gould prepared the very good "prospects" sheet forwarded with the guide. As of 8 March it's the latest dope.

Plans, I repeat, plans are in the talking stage regarding the annual pilgrimage to Crabtown. If the plans develop into a date, the Class and alter egos including wee ones depending how long you've been at it, will gather late in May or early in J u n e to hold council in Annapolis.

I'm beginning to believe I'm, one, a social leper or, two, off the beaten track. For once again news of the outlanders is meager. W o r d comes that Casey Childers in El Paso attempted to set u p a one-man lobby to effect removal of his detail card from the detail files. Seems he likes the Texas-Arizona area and the golf courses there. Paul Rooney and Gene Fairfax were aiding and abetting him. All three are situated in El Paso in school or instructing. I'll wager my suspenders that Casey appears on the Washington scene soon. So far he has escaped it. T o m Walker another southwesterner spent a few days in Washington. H e reports that Bill Kuntz and Frank Vannoy are out his way too.

Jack Y o u n g writes of a change of address

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of 2 4 4 Loma Avenue, Long Beach 3, California.

T h e roster of visitors at the Class Luncheon the first Wednesday in March reads like the full muster of the Annapolis gang who were either tracking down rumors or just plain sociable.

T h e more in attendance the better we like it and it helps to assure my dividends from Schenley stock. I wasn't present so Senor Trauger substituted; by providing the list of visitors I mean.

T h e latest on the pay bill, H R 2553, was carried in last month's SHIPMATE or can be found elsewhere in this issue.

Let me know if I can pass on other items of interest.

Bob Gulick There will be a reunion of the Class of 1939 sometime in May. Details of this reunion will be published in the May issue of SHIPMATE. Breen, Roy E., Jr.. (Lt. Cdr. USN). Naval Operations.

VanMeter, Karl S.. (Lt. Cdr. USN). Fair West Coast.

Colvin. Aimer P., (Lt. Cdr. USN). USS BOXER (CV 21).

Compton, Emmett M., (Lt. Cdr. USN). ServLant.

Schwab, Ernest L., Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN). USS TORO (SS 422).

Paige, Robert E., (Lt. Cdr. USN). Naval Forces, Germany.

Stultz, Ronald F., (Lt. Cdr. USN). NAS. Niagara Falls.

Frazee. Murray B., Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN). USS GREENFISH (SS 351).

1940 H E N R Y L. V A U G H A N , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) and Mrs. Vaughan announce the arrival of their second son and third child, David Rowland Lee Vaughan, at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Md. on 13 February 1949. H e is named for his grandfather, Capt. David Rowland Lee, U S N ( R e t . ) , Class of 1913.

L U C I A N J. H U N T , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) reports that his new address is 1216 Fourth St., Coronado, Calif.

E. C. SLEDGE, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) requests that his address be changed to 1102 Jamestown Crescent, Norfolk, Va. H A R O L D G. CARLSON, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) informs us that he is now with the N R O T C Unit, Villanova College, Villanova, Penna.

Newcomb, Robert A., (Lt. Cdr. USN). AttackRon 54.

Glennon, Philip T., (Lt. Cdr. USN). USS RAZORBACK (SS 394).

Cain, Mat M., Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN). USS KEARSARGE (CV 33).

Snyder. Millard C , (Lt. Cdr. SC-USN). NAS, Jacksonville. ,

1941 Sec'y, Lt. Cdr. Charles W. Styer, Jr., USN, 3903 Jocelyn St., N.W., Washington, D. C. R. S. C R E N S H A W , JR., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) reports that his mailing address is 8 Brewster Rd., Arlington 74, Mass.

R O B E R T L. B A U G H A N , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) and Mrs. Baughan of 54 Dorothy R., Arlington 74, Mass., report the arrival of their second son, David Martin, who was born at Chelsea Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass. on 13 February 1949. Cdr. Baughan is attending the Postgraduate School at M I T .

R I C H A R D EPLEY FOSTER, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) writes that his new address is 1 0 1 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 10th St., Apt. A - 1 , Alexandria, Va. T H O M A S O. M c W H O R T E R , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) states his address is Hdqtrs., First Naval District, 495 Summer St., South Boston, Mass.

D A V I D S. M O O R E , (Lt. Cdr. U S N R ) re-

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V I C T O R DeLANO, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) forwards his address, 763 Bay St., San Francisco, Calif.

JAMES V. BARTLETT, (Lt. CEC-USN) sends word that his address is U.S. Naval Hospital, Beaufort, S. C. Simons, Waldo W., (Lt. Cdr. USN). General Stores Supply Office, Philadelphia.

Anderson. Herbert H., (Lt. Cdr. USN). 6th TaskFlt. Barry, Lynn F., (Lt. Cdr. USN). Naval Operations.

Waters, George C , Jr., (Lt. Cdr. SC-USN). 6 ND. Rogers, William J., Jr., (Lt. Cdr. USN). NAF, Annapolis.

1942 Sec'y, Lt Cdr. R. S. Day, USN, P. O. Box 7100, Apex Station, Washington 4, D. C. G. T. WEEMS, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) sends his address as CinCNelm Staff, U S N # 1 0 0 , c / o FPO, N e w York City, N . Y. S. J. R I O R D A N , JR., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) is with Sqdn. VP-23, N A S , Miami, Fla. R I C H A R D I. M A D D O X , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) writes that his address is 10-921 Carmenita Rd., Whittier, Calif.

SAM H . FLETCHER, (Maj. USMC) reports his address is 4 2 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3 r d St., N H A # 1 , Honolulu 57, T.H. H U G O S C H M I D T resides at 1201 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa 6, Fla. WILLIAM O. RILEY is living at 1312 Palmer Blvd., Muskegon, Mich.

J O H N E. Q U I R K informs us that his address is P. O., Box 192, Birmingham, Mich.

E N G E N E T. M a c D O N A L D , (Lt. Cdr. SCU S N ) sends word that his address is U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot, Crane, Ind.

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HAROLD A. FISHER advises us that his address is 951 Indiana Ave., Venice, Calif.

W. H. DEIBLER, JR., (Lt. Cdr. USNR) continues to live at 901 N. Front St., Harrisburg, Pa. D. J. KITCH, (Capt. USN) reports that his duty address is Q.M. Test Det., MPO 1015, Ft. Churchill, Manitoba.

RICHARD R CURTIS, (Lt. Cdr. USN) informs us that his new address is 1274 Lane Ave., Mountain View, Calif.

DOUGLAS F. GUTZMAN, (Lt. Cdr. USNR-Ret.) resides at 506 N. 17th St., Fort Dodge, Iowa.

PERRY W. JOHNSON, JR., (Lt. Cdr. USN) gives as his address, 5805 Cedarhurst St., Philadelphia 43, Pa. WILLIAM C. DOZIER, JR., (Lt. Cdr. USN) reports his address is BIdg. # 2 , Naval Station (Algiers), New Orleans 14, La. DARCE C. COYLE is living at 6 Oliver St., Salem, Mass.

DONALD D. BLUE, (Maj. USMC) writes from AWS-JE, MCS, Quantico, Va. WILUAM L. BURCHARD has moved to 49 Chesmut St., South Hamilton, Mass.

J. R. MASON writes to us from Rye Colony, Rye, N. Y. CARLTON A. VAN EMON states his address is 33 Leverich St., Hempstead, N. Y. MONROE H. RIDENHOUR, JR., forwards his address. Route # 2 , Churchill Rd., Charlotte 3, N. C. R. E. THUM, (Lt. Cdr. SC-USN) reports his duty address is Navy Accounts Disbursing Oflice, Third Naval District, Federal BIdg., Room 1405, 90 Church St., New York, N. Y. JACK E. KENNEDY, (Lt. Cdr. USN) continues to reside at 1817 Isabella, Apt. 17, Houston, Tex. W. M. ROBINSON, (Lt. Cdr. USN) has moved to 1030 "E" Ave., Coronado, Calif.

RICHARD A. GLAESER, (Maj. USMC) writes from 1627 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. THOMAS J. MILHAUPT states his address is 3121/2 East 20th St., Tulsa, Okla.

WALTER W. STEGEMERTEN, (Maj. USMC) sends word of his address, 717 Broadway, East McKeesport, Penna.

GRAHAM P. MULUGAN is residing at 5360 Winthrop Ave., Indianapolis 20, Ind. 28 February 1949 Dear Admiral, Although Harry Allendorfer is to handle the mail at the post office box in Washington, I couldn't resist the chance to get in my money's worth from down here in the Caribbean. As the letterhead suggests, I'm finally wiith the "wild-blue yonder" crowd aboard the USS SICILY. Have been getting more than my share of escort carrier launchings and take-offs and their attendant evils. Makes my days in the submarine navy look increasingly better by comparison. But for once I won't take issue with an aviator (and particularly a carrier aviator) on the subject of flight pay, etc.

The 3rd Intelligence School group with yours truly included therein and under the guidance of Comdr. Ed Spruance ('37) has had a look into submarine warfare at the Submarine Base, New London, this current tour on SICILY, and beginning tomorrow will undertake to fathom the mysteries of an amphibious operation. Consequently, I've had a chance to look up a few of the boys along the way with the following results.

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The Handy Cruisers have a double celebra- on LEYTE and currently is in our immediate tion in store for them soon. Handy made the vicinity here near the objective area. latest list for eligibility for promotion to Lt. The SICILY afforded no new faces out of "42 Cdr., and Marion is looking forward to the for the record, but we have four flying submabirth of their second child in August. Handy riners aboard out of '43. Larry Heyworth, Jr., is still based at Norfolk and Marion is at home Mel R. Etheridge, and W. J. Manby, Jr., are in Washington while papa takes a hand in the all with VC22, and C. E. O'Brien has just relogistic support of the current Adantic Fleet ported aboard as Flag Lieutenant for Commaneuvers.

CarDivl7. Still can't get used to seeing wings, Had a most enjoyable time at New London dolphins, and combat pins on one uniform renewing old acquaintances with the sub- but the lads seem to bear up well under the marine force and exchanging sea stories with slight list to port thus created. Saw Howie Dopey Langlois and his wife, Jim and Betty Clark ('43 ) in Norfolk wearing the same comTraylor ('43), Gene Barnhardt, Fred Lemly bination of metal and understand that Doc ('43), and with my old roommate, Dave Robinson ('42) is carrying the same burden Bunting and his wife Peggy. The Bunting up towards Quonset. family now includes Davey and Jimmy (the Expect to swap notes with Don Henning latter red-headed and a hellion though only two) but it is hoped that a sister may be added ('42) and Jack McTighe ('43) in Key West before the end of the month and hope to have in May. a volume of notes for next month's letter.

The jaunt to Norfolk to join SICILY resulted And so I'll say farewell from this blue ocean in several days of jostling classmates and others at the Officers' Clubs there. Ran into paradise with its green islands, its chattering George Gardes at the snack bar of the NOB natives, and its fabulous distilleries, etc., that Club over a plate of very excellent oysters and I'm not going to have a chance to visit, and as clams on the half-shell. George was in from the sun sinks in the west, will hurry to get his job as Inspector-Instructor of Naval Re- this posted in the 2400 mail for its trip by serve for Augusta County, Va. He was in for water and air to Annapolis.

Sincerely, a few words with Com5 before returning to "Hap" R. S. DAY, Lt. Cdr., USN Jeanne and the rwo children, G. A. jr. (age 2Y2) and Susan (only 6 mon.). They are liv- Morrow, WiUiam B., (Lt. Cdr. USN). USS MACON ing at 631 Alleghany, Staunton, Va., phone (CA 132).

Nyburg, WiUard L., (Lt Cdr. USN). Fair West Coast number Staunton 1765J. Smith, Peter S., (Lt Cdr. USN). USS SALEM (CA 139).

Tangled with Phil Gutting and Dick Hofer Stone.

Howard L., Jr., (Lt Cdr. USN). GunnetT at the NAS Club a night or two later (but not Officers OrdScol, Washington. D. C Sullivan, Arthur D., (Lt Cdr. USN). Naval Operaover food). As a result we retired to Phil's tions. home to talk over old times under Swede Lar- Bennett, George S., Jr., (Lt Cdr. USN). SubRon 6. son and to catch up on the latest from Shelby- Harwood, Robert H., Jr., (Lt Cdr. USN). SubScol, New London. ville, Indiana. Phil married a Shelbyville girl, HiU, John C, U, (Lt Cdr. USN). USS ROANCKE (CL145). of course, and Betty is not only a credit to that Peto, David C. (Lt Cdr. USN). SubLant fair city but was also a Purdue Kappa Queen and still looks every inch a queen today even 1943 though she has to take care of Phil, Phil, Jr. Sec'y, Mr. Robert W. Besch, (age 5 Vi), Graham Hill (age 4Vi), and Ann 120 Western Dr., Short HiUs, N. J. Holly who was born on 18 November last. Phil PHIUP A. JOHANN, JR., sends word that is LantFlt Athletic Officer and they are now living outside the air station at 8112 Colin his address is Ashford Ave., Cor. Judson St., Drive. Parker and Jean Armstrong live across Ardsley, N. Y. the street at 8115 Colin Dr., but they were WARREN G. OLSON, (Lt. USN-Ret), sound asleep by the time Phil, Dick, and I resides at 612 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, Pa. breezed in. Parker is attached to MACON HERBERT E. L. ZASTROW, (Capt. US(CA123) and boasts of a daughter, Carol MC) , writes that his address is Hdqtrs., U. S. (called "Snipe" and of undetermined age at Marine Corps, Washington 25, D. C this writing).

NELSON C. WOODWARD, (Lt. USN), Dick is on AirLant's Staff and had just repons that his address is Sub. Div. 71, Staff, remrned from hosting a group of VIP's around USS NERBUS, A S 17, c/o FPO, San Frandsco, the Caribbean. It sounded like a huge success Calif. from everyone's point of view and made very WILLIAM M C K N I G H T P A R D E E , (Lt. interesting listening even at that hour of the USN), writes his address is VF 211, c;/o FPO, ayem.

San Francisco, Calif.

I caught a glimpse of Les Skidmore and his FRED C. HILL, (Lt. USN), forwards his wife at the NAS movie and understand that address, Prefab C 40, W. State St., W. Lafayhe is attached to the ole MISSISSIPPI at Nor- ette, Ind. folk.

B. P. PERCY, (Lt. USNR), resides at 653 In berween Dick's stories, I managed to pick Golf St., Greenville, Miss. up a line on C. T. Martin, Jr., who is selling MERLE E. WEEDLUN, (Lt. SC-USN), ininsurance in the Norfolk area and living at forms us that his mailing address is 3217 Rose1433 Cloncurry Rd. there. (Phone Norfolk crans St., San Diego 10, Calif.

8848); on R. L. Pierce, Major USMCR, who TURNER W. BATTLE, now President of is living at 209 West 32rd St. (Phone Norfolk North State Construction Co., writes that his 42923) and married to Ann Lawrence Pierce, address is 1105 Hill St., Rocky Mount, N. C. and got a look at the Sim's Gebert, and Sewall RICHARD D. SHANNON lives at 3227 offspring, thanks to the Guttings' Christmas Delaven, Kansas City, Kans. cards. There are two Sims, one Sewall (Lori FRANCIS J. BADER sends word that his Ann), and four Geberts (Carol, Vicky, Shelly, address is 790 Riverside Drive, New York 32, and Brad).

N.Y. Just before leaving Norfolk I caught a few DALE W. COX, (Lt. USN), and Mrs. Cox minutes with G. D. Acker, who is with VF91 announce the birth of a son, Brian Phillip,

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born at U. S. Naval Hosp., Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 29 January 1949.

MORRIS R. SNEAD, (Capt. USMC), informs us that his address is M.O.Q. 3206, Paradise Pt., Camp Lejeune, N. C. JOHN H. BRIGGS, JR., (Lt. USN), states his address is 48 Chatterton Parkway, White Plains. N. Y. PHIUP B. BRUCKJE, (Lt. USNR), is living at 79 Sturges St., Jamestown, N. Y. HENRY R. DELANEY, JR., (Lt. jg MCUSN), reports from USN Medical School, Bethesda 14, Md. JOHN J. BRENNAN has moved to 2227 Baldwin Ave., Detroit 14, Mich.

ROBERT A. BELDEN resides at 2728 Upas St., San Diego 4, Calif.

W. P. BAKER advises us that his mailing address is 1721 S. Twyckenham Dr., South Bend, Ind. VICTOR K. ATKINS sends an address at 1219 Parkside Dr., Seattle 2, Wash.

DALE O. VanORDEN has a new address at 204 Kings Road, Corvallis, Ore. S. M. HOGSHEAD sends word that his address is Warren County Bank & Trust Co., Indianola, Iowa.

RALPH M. STAIR informs us that his permanent address is 1019 Ellis St., Waukesha, Wise JOSEPH E. GOULD, (Lt. USN), and Mrs. Gould announce the birth of a son, Ronald David, born at Los Angeles, on 2 February 1949.

Sipe, Harry C , ( L t U S N ) . AirDevSta, Johnsville.

O'Brien, Clement E.. ( L t U S N ) . CarDiv 17.

AUen. WiUiam B.. ( L t U S N ) . AirAdvTraComd.

Corpus Chnsti.

Stecher, Robert W . . ( L t U S N ) . SubsPac. Brega, Richard E.. ( L t U S N ) . DesRon 16.

Peer, Raymond E.. ( L t U S N ) . OpDevForLant.

Short, James W . . ( L t U S N ) . USS SALEM ( C A 139).

SoUenberger, Harold D . , ( L t U S N ) . AirMatCen. Philadelphia.

Zdgler, Joseph S.. ( L t U S N ) . PhibTraUnit. Coronado.

Swain. Ted N . , ( L t U S N ) . USS O D A X (SS 4 8 4 ) .

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

BERNARD B. BARILA, (Lt. USN), and Mrs. Barila and children, Bernie and Susan, are again living in their home at 400 Sixth St., Coronado, Calif. Lt. Barila, a member of Fighter Squadron 131, recently returned from a Pacific Area cruise in the USS PRINCETON. THOMAS L. CARLIN writes to us from 1406 Division St., Hopkins, Minn.

ROBERT J. YOUNG, JR., (Lt. USN), has a new address at 208 Plantation Drive, Honolulu 57, Hawaii.

J. E. GODFREY, (Lt. USN), reports that his mailing address is 113 Gilliland Rd., S.E., Navy Point, Warrington, Fla. E. K. SNYDER, (Lt. USN), has reported for duty in the USS GREENLET (ASR 10),

U. S. Naval Station, San Diego, Calif.

EARL J. ISAAC, (Lt. USN), continues to live at 6208 W. 77th St., Los Angeles 45, Calif.

JOHN C. ALEXANDER sends word that his address is 109 Hamden Dr., Syracuse 8, New York.

A. J. PAPAGEORGE, (Lt. SC-USN), has been transferred to U. S. Naval Air Station, Supply Deprt:., Seattle 5, Wash.

ALDEN W. ADAMS, JR., (Lt. USN), continues to give his address as Route # 1 , Del Mar Terrace, Del Mar, Calif.

HAROLD J. GRIMES, (Lt. USN), is now

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on duty at the Naval Air Development Station, Johnsville, Pa. JOHN E. CARR, (Lt. jg USN), and Mrs. Carr announce the birth of a son, John Edward Carr, III, born at U. S. Naval Hospital, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on 13 January 1949.

DONALD L. WYCKOFF, (Lt. jg USN), requests that his mailing address be changed to 107 E. Center, Denver, Colo.

ROALD E. KOLSTAD, (Lt. USN), writes that his permanent address is 1685 Stanford Ave., St. Paul 5, Minn.

CHARLES C. FLOWERREE, (Lt. USN), informs us that his new address is Office of Naval Attache, Embassy of U.S.A., Tehran, Iran, c/o Navy Pouch Section, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. SAM A. DRESSIN, (1st Lt., USMC), reports from Technical Training, U. S. N. A.M. T. C. Point, Mugu, Calif.

The '44 alumni in the Annapolis area are planning a reunion party to be held at the Alumni House on Samrday evening, 7 May, from 7 to 10 o'clock. It is hoped that all who are in the vicinity and all who can arrange to be in the vicinity will make plans to come. The athletic events of the week-end include a varsity baseball game and track meet. Ben Colmery at the Postgraduate School is chairman of the committee. Please inform him if you plan to come.

DeLaMater, Stephen T., Jr., ( L t U S N ) . AirLant.

Biddler, Edward, ( L t U S N ) . SubScol, SubBase, New London.

Blaine, Ralph R., (Lt. U S N ) . SubScol, SubBase, N e w London.

McCauley, James E., ( L t U S N ) . SubScol, SubBase, New London.

Rice, Theodore C , (Lt. U S N ) . N A B , 11 N D . â&#x20AC;˘ Soisson. Thomas J., ( L t U S N ) . AirLant Amick. WUliam C . Jr., (Lt. U S N ) . SubScol, New London.

KnuU, WiUiam H., Jr., ( L t U S N ) . SubScol, New London.

Sherman. John O., Jr., ( L t U S N ) . Fair West Coast WiUiams, Martin T.. Jr.. (Lt. U S N ) . USS CADMUS (AR 1 4 ) .

McDonald, Robert R., ( L t U S N ) . USNA. Adams, Alden W . , ( L t U S N ) . SubScol, New London.

Biche, Robert C , ( L t U S N ) . SubDiv 4 2 .

Peery, George G., Jr., (Lt. U S N ) . BuPers, Temp duty, pending further assignment.

1945 Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Samuel G. Gorsline, U S N , 438 D Ave., Coronado, Calif.

The Class Secretary, Lt. (jg) GORSLINE, writes: "I am now attached to Com Fair West Coast awaiting assigmnent and at present am living at 438 D Ave., Coronado, Calif.

"I have run into quite a few members of the Class since arriving three weeks ago. My roommate. Herb Poorman, and Roger North are attached to Air Group Five. Sam Bussey and Joe Hildebrand are out here in submarines. Ben Decker and Speedy Lewis are flying from Miramar. George Webster, Bill Hoover, Bill Geiger, Alex Julian, Lee Haines and Bob Coulthard are all based at North Island. Hal Webster and Ted Bain are still riding destroyers based here at San Diego. Ted Wagner and Ted Johnson, old Seventh Company men, are in the area also. Bob Williams is due back from China this spring and perhaps we can get together for a reunion in the near fumre."

JAMES M. SHERWOOD, (1st Lt. USMC), gives his home address as 1452 St. James Court, Louisville 8, Ky. BRUCE A. CUNNINGHAM, (Lt. jg USN), writes to us from Box # 9 6 4 , Long View, Tex. RICHARD HARDY, (Lt. jg USN), is residing at 8219 Simons Drive, Norfolk 5, Va.

CLAUDE M. ALEXANDER, JR., (Lt. jg USN), gives his address as Attack Squadron TWENTY-FIVE (VA 2 5 ) , c/o FPO, New York,

N. Y. CLARK L. BECK, (Lt. jg USN), informs us that his address is VP-26 NAS, Patuxent River, Md. ROBERT LOWELL KAYS, (Lt. jg USN), writes to us from Patrol Squadron THIRTYTHREE, Naval Air Station, Norfolk 11, Va. ROBERT M. FRY, (Maj. USAF), resides at 303 Lincoln Ave., Erie, Pa. CHARLES D. MIZE, (1st Lt. USMC), reports a new address, 200 Ravine, Apt. D, Peoria, 111.

FRED T. BERRY, (Lt. jg USN), informs us that his address is 960 D Ave., Coronado, Calif.

MAX R. BUSH is attached to Fighter Squadron 193, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

WILLIAM A. BERGER, (Lt. jg USN), is on duty with the Patrol Squadron TWENTYFOUR, NAS, Pamxent River, Md. WILLIAM G. EATON, (Lt. jg U S N ) , writes to us from 309 Bryant Rd., Navy Point, Warrington, Fla. E. M. MASICA, (Lt. jg USN), has reported for duty in the USS TiRU (SS 416), c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

RUBERT D. DUBBIN is living on 39 Sycamore Lane, Levittown, N . Y. JOHN F. KALINA, (Lt. jg U S N ) , writes that his mailing address is 93 Crescent Hill Ave., Arlington Hts. 74, Mass.

JOHN W. WICKS sends word that his address is R.F.D. # 4 , Watertown, N. Y. FORWOOD C. WISER, JR., (Lt jgUSN), reports from 1060 Noel Drive, Menlo Park, Calif.

H. B. THOMAS, JR., (Lt. jg USN), requests that his address be changed to Box 7, U. S. Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

RALPH A. SWANSON, (Lt. jg USNR), gives his address as Minden, Neb. HIRAM E. WIDENER, JR., (Lt. jg USN), is on duty in the USS GHERARDI (DMS 3 0 ) ,

c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. HARRY DAVIS resides at 39 Campfield Ave., Hartford, Conn.

GEORGE M. HOWARD forwards his address, 1465 Maple Rd., Williamsville, N. Y. SHETHAR DAVIS reports that his address is 17 Front St., Schenectady, N. Y. ROY G. DAVIS, (Lt. jg USN), states that his address is VC-22, USS SICILY (CVE 118), Norfolk, Va. JOHN D. EATON, (Lt. jg USN), is on duty in the USS SEA POACHER (SS 406), c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. ALBERT W. BLACKBURN, (1st Lt. USMC), writes from Hampton Hills, Richmond 21, Va. OLNEY J. BRYANT, (Lt. jg USN), has reported for duty in the USS CARP (SS 338), c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

WILLIAM CARRIER, JR., (Lt. jg USN), is a member of Squadron VP-8, Quonset Point, R.I. RICHARD S. HODSDON, (Lt. j g U S N ) , states that his address is VA-45, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla. CALVIN H. COBB, JR., (Lt. jg USNR), sends an address at 5808 Cedar Parkway, Chevy Chase, Md. VERNON H. ELLENBERGER, (Lt jg

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WARREN R. COLEGROVE, (Lt. jgUSN) is on duty in the USS POMFRET (SS 391), c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

LYLE A. COX, (Lt. jg USN), writes that his home address is 557 Franklin, Mt. View, Calif.

JOHN J. FORREST, (Lt. jg USN), gives his address as Langdon, N. D. J. A. SWANK, (Lt. jg USN), requests that his address be changed to BOQ, NAAS, Cabaniss, Corpus Christi, Tex. FRED C. WATSON, (Lt. jg USN), sends his address as Staff, ComFair Wings Lant, NAS, Norfolk 11, Va. THOMAS F. UTEGAARD, (Lt. jg USN), has reported for duty in the USS PASADENA (CL 6 5 ) , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

CLARENCE B. STEPHENSON, (Lt. jg USN), is a member of Squadron VF-172, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. A. J. STAUBITZ, (Lt. jg SC^USNR), writes from 6756 Tarawa Drive, Cincinnati 31, Ohio.

JAMES M. RAVENEL is living on 2840 Peachtree R., N.E., Apt. 7, Atlanta, Ga. RICHARD E. TENNEY reports a new address, 319 Seward Place, Schenectady 5, N. Y. RANDELL H. PROTHRO, (Lt. jg USN), sends word that his address is 737 Merrick St., Shreveport, La. R. D. REYNOLDS, (Lt. jg USN), gives his address c/o George P. Edmonds, 14427 Patton St., Detroit 23, Mich.

DONALD R. -RICHARDS, (Lt. jg USN), infotms us that his address is VP-48, Patrol Squadron 48, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. THOMAS M. McQUILLlNG, (Ens. USN),

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continues to live at 143-21 Cherry Ave., Flushing, N. Y. ROBERT KIRK, (Lt. jg USN), is on duty in die USS TUCSON (CL 9 8 ) , c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

GEORGE A. O'SHEA, JR., (Lt. jg USN), states his address is 559 Eastern Ave., Lynn, Mass.

JOHN R. WALKER, III, (Lt. jg USNR), writes from 1733 Glenview Ave., Memphis, Tenn.

DAVID M. LONGTON, (Lt. jg USN), resides at 47 Alexander Ave., Montclair, N. J. JAMES F. O'NEIL, (Lt. jg USN), sends an address at 388 North Portage Path, Akron 3, Ohio.

WILLIAM B. STEPHENSON, (Lt. jg USN), gives his address as Com Serv Pac, Box 34, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

JOHN A. LUSBY, (Lt. jg USN), is a member of Patrol Squadron 49, Norfolk 11, Va. J. G. HAMMER, (Lt. jg CEC-USN), reports from B.O. 2, NAS, Whidbey Is., Wash.

WILLIAM A. GRAY, (Lt. jg USN), forwards his address, 5142 Congress Ave., Oakland, Calif.

RALPH E. ELLENBRAND, (Lt. jg USN), advises us that his address is 516 Syrcle Dr., N.W., Pensacola, Ha. GEORGE C. EVANS, (Lt. jg USN-Ret.), continues to live at 106 Park Place, Schenectady, N. Y. D. J. GLOTZBACH gives his address c/o V. C. McLeod, Goodridge, Minn.

SHETHAR DAVIS reports from 17 Front St., Schenectady, N. Y. DOUGLAS S. MACKAY, (Lt. jg USN), is a member of Fighting Squadron SEVENTYTWO, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. D. E. LANDRETH, (Lt. jg USN), advises us that his address is 152 Glenwood Glade, Oakland 11, Calif.

ROBERT H. EWING, (Lt. jg USN), gives as his address, USS LST 1144, c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. RALPH H. EDER resides at 2119 N. Summit Ave., Milwaukee 1, Wise.

RICHARD D. HERTZIG, (Lt. jg USN), sends word that his address is 308 Stowell Ave., Sunnyvale, Calif.

MARK G. TREMAINE, (Lt. jg USN), informs us that his address is 1029 Riverside Dr., Wellsville, N. Y. MORRIS H. LAX, (Lt. jg USN), has reported to duty with Attack Squadron 195, NAS, Alameda, Calif.

JOHN F. McLAlN is living at 319 Seward Place, Schenectady 5, N. Y. EDWARD G. HOCH, (Lt. jg USNR), continues to'live at 985 Teaneck Rd., New Jersey.

JAMES R. GAYLE writes from 123 Eleventh St., Lincoln, 111.

ALEX A. KERR, (Lt. jg USN), has reported for duty in the USS SEA FOX (SS 402). c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

KENNETH W. CHAMBERS, (Lt. jg USN), states his address is 829 Simons Dr., Norfolk 5, Va. JOSEPH P. BRANTLEY, JR., (Lt. jg USNR), gives his mailing address as 4809 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda 14, Md. JOSEPH A. WOOTEN, JR., (Lt. jg USNR) corrects his address to read Route 2, Rocky Mount, N. C. BURTON L. LUCAS, JR., (1st Lt. USMC), reports from Marine Corps Depot of Supplies, Norfolk 11, Va.

ROLAND T. E. BOUSLER, JR., (Lt. jg USN), is attached to VF-31, NAS, Quonset Pt., R. I. FRANKLYN E. FARRIS, (Lt. jg USNR), sends word that his address is 147-27â&#x20AC;&#x201D;4lst Ave., Flushing, N. Y. JOSEPH J. DOAK, (Lt. jg USN), is on duty in the USS PORTSMOUTH (CL 102), c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. LEWIS J. TAYLOR, JR., (Lt. jg USNR), writes to us from 516 Oak Grove Road, Norfolk 5, Va. HERBERT L. OGIER, JR., (Lt. jg USN), has reported for duty in the USS BURDO (APD 133), c/o FPO, Norfolk, Va. THEODORE E. MUNSON, (Lt. jg USN), reports a new address, 366 Greenville Ave., Providence, R. I. ROBERT V. HAYES, (Lt. jg USN), is attached to the Aircraft Development Squadron Three, NAS, Adantic City, N. J. S. W. SELFRIDGE, JR., (Lt. jg USN), gives his mailing address as VP-47, FA W-2, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

EBEN LEAVITT, JR., (Lt. jg USN), is a member of Fighter Squadron 192, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

JOHN N. LONGFIELD, (Lt. jg USN), states that his address is VF-151, NAS, Alameda, Calif.

WILLIAM P. CRENSHAW, (Lt. jg USN), reports his address is Fighter Squadron 113, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

DAVID E. WARD, (Lt. jg SC-USN), requests that his address be changed to Supply Dept., U. S. Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N. C. SPENCER KELLOGG NEALE, (Lt. jg USN), was married to Ghislaine Signard de Poyen on 22 January 1949 in France.

1946 DON BURNS writes from Hawaii to tell us that he has resigned from the Navy and is working as a naval architect in Hawaii. He was married last fall and plans to make his home permanently in Hawaii. His present address is Apt. 204, 1731 Kaioo St., Honolulu, T.H. JACK BUCKNUM, (Lt. jg USN), is at Pensacola enrolled in the Flight Training Program after a stint in submarines; GEORGE REAVES, (Lt. jg USN), is at the same station also striving for his wings.

DAVE WALKER is busy these days selling insurance in his native Hawaii after having become a civilian in 1947.

T. J. CROSS, (Lt. jg USN), and J. E. HANSEN, (Lt. jg USN), are both in the final phases of flight training at Corpus Christi and mighty anxious to join other '46-ers in flying jobs.

JOE SULLIVAN, (Lt. jg USN), writes that his address is now B.O.Q., USN Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

C. V. WILHOIT, JR., (Lt. jg USN), has reported for duty in the USS LiNNETT (AMS 24), c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. RUSSELL B. MILLER is living on 318 Sterling Road, Kenilworth, 111.

DALE F. MUELLER writes from 320 E. Randolph St., Roadhouse, 111.

E. O. YOUNG reports that his address is 170 Grand St., White Plains, N. Y. RAY F. LARSON sends word that his new address is 1110 Aha Vista Dr., FuUerton, Calif.

P. R. TAYLOR, JR., (Lt. jg USN), has reported for duty in the USS FLYING FISH

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(SS 2 2 9 ) , U. S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

E. JOHN RADASCH sends his address as Charlemont, Mass.

MICHAEL J. BELENSKY resides at 3404 N. 17th St., Philadelphia, Pa. NORRIS E. SILLS advises us that his address is Box 133, Pine'^^ille, La. HARKER COLLINS reports from 862 Union Sr., Brooklyn, N. Y. MONTFORD T. JOHNSON, JR., is living at 3303 Plains Blvd., Amarillo, Tex. GERALD W. GIBSON, (1st Lt. USMC), advises us that his address is Sixth Marines, 1st MarDiv, Camp Joseph H. Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif.

ROBERT S. KENNEDY forwards his address, 303 Bewley Rd., Havertown, Pa. WILLLAM S. ROTHWELL sends word that his address is 1124 N. 17th St., Superior, Wise.

JACK B. COULTER gives as his address, P. O. Box 196, Lexington, Va. TALE M. MILLER resides at 208 N. Main St., Morton, 111.

LEWIS M. CUTTER corrects his address to tead 12 E. Abington Ave., Philadelphia 18, Pa. JAMES L. BELLAMY can be reached at 108 W. Sheridan, Shenandoah, Iowa.

COLVIN H. AGNEW sends his address as R.R. # 5 , Bass Road, Ft. Wayne 8, Ind. B. M. BRITAIN states his address is 2402 Cheremoya Ave., Hollywood 28, Calif.

HOLLAND B. JUDKINS, JR., now resides at 655 Prospect Crescent, Pasadena, Calif.

THOMAS A. BRYCE, (Lt. jg USN), continues to live at 2900 Ninth St., Wichita Falls, Tex. D. D. KUCHARO reports from 1614— 60th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

D. J. BENTLEY sends word that his address is 272 E. Fernfield, Monterey Park, Calif.

WILLLAM H. CROSBY, (Lt. jg USN), gives his duty address as CinCPacFlt Staff, Box # 9 , Pearl Harbor, T. H. WALLACE W. HANKINS, JR., (Lt. jg USN), and Mrs. Hankins of 500 Sixth St., Honolulu, announce the birth of a daughter, Linda Marie, on 20 February 1949 at Aiea Naval Hospital.

NICHOLAS M. SIDROW, (Ens. DE-USN R ) , advises us that his address is now 1805 E. McMillan St., Compton 2, Calif.

JOSEPH B. JONES, (Lt. jg SC-USN), gives his address as Ass't Supply Ofiicer, U. S. Marine Corps Air Station, Edenton, N. C. HAROLD H. EARTHMAN, JR., states that his address is 1321 East Main St., Murfreesboro, Tenn.

CHARLES H. GUY, JR., writes to us from Athletic Dept., U. of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. JOHN C. DALE reports from 104 Sherman Ave., Hawthorne, N. J. CHARLES T. WESTCOTT, (Lt. USMC), gives his address c/o 8 West Vine St., Provincetown, Mass.

R. J. ADAMS writes his address is c/o Stodebaker Corp., 635 S. Main St., South Bend 27, Ind.

Washington, and we are now at home at 320 Vi 9th St., N.H.A. # 1 , Honolulu, T. H. My present duty is aboard the USS PCE with flight training in the offing in about six months."

A. A. BRADLEY reports his mailing address to be P. O. Box 752, Columbia, S. C. J. R. MORRISS, JR., sends his address as # 6 Oak Hill Place, Texarkana, Tex. JAMES G. SNYDER, (Ens. USN), writes to us from N.A.T.B., Pensacola, Fla.

Wardour. The other part of the "their" is Rear Admiral A. A. Ageton, USN (Ret.), who takes over part of the house as a den where he does all that writing.

At the Thursday, 10 March, meeting of the group in the Officers' Town Club, members brought old glass for discussion and display.

Funny thing is: if one person doesn't know what that old piece of china is, someone else is bound to—and in the past, meetings have been turned over to experts in various fields of antiques, re-doing furniture, and something 1948(A) on decorating.

Sec'y, Ens. Leon C. Bramlett, U S N , S38 W. Second St., Clarksdale, Miss.

At a previous meeting, Mrs. James Kelleher of Sandwich, Mass. and Annapolis, gave a PAUL A. RILEY, (Ens. USN), is on duty resume of the subject of Sandwich glass, origiaboard the USS MISSOURI (BB-63), c/o FPO, nated in 1825. Another speaker was Mrs. Barry New York, N. Y. M. Jones who has some 400 pieces of ruby WALTER P. HOUK sends his address c/o glass in her own collection.

Dept. of State, Washington 25, D. C. Mrs. Ageton has been named chairman of T. L. HAR'HGAN writes to us from 1324 the Antique Group of the Tercentenary by Ruberta, Glendale, Calif. its executive director, Mrs. Henry M. Robert, R. S. CHADIMA, (Ens. USN), has reported Jr., when a display will be shown during the for duty in the USS E. G. SMALL (DD-838), 300th anniversary of the founding of Anc/o FPO, New York, N . Y. napolis the latter part of May. The next meeting of the Naval Academy 1948(B) Women's Club will be Tuesday, 5 April, when Sec'y, Ens. R. W. Bates, U S N , Jelleff's of Washington, D. C., will present 22 Ivey, Homoja Village, USNA, Annapolis, Md. a spring fashion show in the Severn Room A. L. MARKEL, (Ens. USN), has moved to of Carvel Hall. Mrs. Rollo N. Norgaard, president, will preside at the business meeting pre5511 Allan St., Los Angeles 32, Calif.

HAROLD B. LIPSCHUTZ, (Ens. USN), ceding the showing. has reported for duty in the USS MISSOURI The Book Review Group of the Club met (BB 6 3 ) , c/o FPO, New York City, N. Y. Monday, 7 March, in the home of Mrs. Paul HOWARD A. TRUE, (Ens. SC-USN), is R. Heineman of Duke of Gloucester, when on duty in the USS HAYNESWORTH (DD the hostess reviewed Cheaper by the Dozen, and Mrs. Harvey O. Vogel reviewed Eisen700), Naval Station, New Orleans, La. C. E. DORRIS, (Ens. USN), gives his new hower's Crusade in Europe. address as B.O.Q., Corry Field, Pensacola, Fla. The Naval Postgraduate School Women's THOMAS P. CHEESMAN, (Ens. USN), Club met in the school auditorium this month, writes from the USS TOLEDO (CA 133), c/o when a fashion show was presented by the Kingsbury Shop. Mrs. Joseph R. Tucker was FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

JOHN EVASOVICH, (Ens. USN), is on chairman of the affair, assisted by Mrs. Ralph duty in the USS ASTORIA (CL 9 0 ) , c/o FPO, Varner.

San Francisco, Calif.

Models were Mrs. Alfred H. Ahrens, Mrs. Miss Elizabeth Jane Burdell of Knoxville, Daniel W. Wildfong, Mrs. Arthur D. McTenn., was married to PHILLIP F. THOMAS, Carroll, Mrs. Earl P. Yates, Mrs. John C. (2nd Lt. USMC), on 27 December 1948 at Kane, Mrs. Gordon E. Hartley, Mrs. Glenn I. the Naval Communications Station, Washing- Dumas, Mrs. John H. Lobdell, Mrs. James F. ton, D. C. R. Adm. William N. Thomas, Thelan, Mrs. Herbert S. Ainsworth, Mrs. (CC-USN), officiated at the ceremony. The William M. Shifllett and Mrs. Arthur M. bride and groom are now at Quantico where Carter.

Lt. Thomas is attending the Basic School, MaPianist for the show was Mrs. A. D. Epley. rine Corps Schools.

During the tea hour, Mrs. Herman A. Spanagel, Mrs. J. M. P. Wright, Mrs. E. K. Walker, Mrs. William C. Shultz, Mrs. W. L. Dye and Mrs. W. W. Hollister poured.

On t h e Bulletin Board Alumni House was the setting for the Per(Continued from page 23) sonal Achievement display of the PG Wives' Club recently, when members brought objects At the Tuesday, 15 March, meeting of the they'd made, such as clothing, pottery, needleNaval Academy (harden Club, Jerry Geary of work, hats, knitting or painting.

Baltimore was in charge of flower arrangeDuring the tea hour, Mrs. Charles H. Rawments and an informal discussion to the group. lins and Mrs. Randolph Church poured. Assisting were Mrs. Edward Walker, Mrs. E. K. NAVY WIVES Ritter, Mrs. Willard Bleick, Mrs. Richard It's open the barrels, girls, uncrate that Campbell, Mrs. Brooks Lockhart, Mrs. Joseph furnimre you've lugged around with you Giarratana, Mrs. Walter Jennings and Mrs. from Seattle to Hawaii for, lo, the past number Charles Torrance. Mrs. Robert Miller was in of years . . . your fellow sisters are having charge of program arrangements. pecks of fun digging around in attics—their 1947 Some fifty wives of members of the Departown and anyone else's. The reason behind all Sec'y, Ens. Joseph P. Flanagan, U S N ment of Marine Engineering gathered in the USS TANAGER (AM 385), c / o FPO, New York, N. Y. this activity is the new Antique and Interior Decorating Group of the Naval Academy Officers' Town Club for their first group lunchJOHN D. DAVIDSON, (Ens. USN), is on Women's Club which meets regularly through- eon of the year. Spring flowers decorated the tables in the main dining room. duty in the USS PCE (904), c/o FPO, San out the year.

Francisco, Calif.

In charge of arrangements were Mrs. James Chairman of the group is Jo Ageton who D. C. BRUMBAUGH, (Ens. USN), writes: is busy re-finishing old furnimre and re- B. Denny, Mrs. William A. Brockett, Mrs. "I was married in July of 1947 at Bremerton, furnishing their large three-story home in Edwin Schantz and Mrs. William Ratliff.

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By Ralph A. Sentman, '25 (One Man's Opinion) EMPLOYMENT Older Workers For some time there has been recognized the problem of placing middle-aged and older workers in suitable employment. Several volunteer organizations have been established throughout the country to concentrate on an educational program designed to attack the problem on a long-range and large-scale basis.

Quite definitely there is need for some workable formula.

In New York City it has been suggested that a permanent citizens' committee be established to educate the employers of the area as to the increasing need of employment opportunities for persons 45 years of age or older.

It is proposed that there be an industry-byindustry analysis of jobs to determine which are appropriate for middle-aged and older workers. Employers are urged to make the retirement age more flexible and to transfer older workers to less demanding jobs when they can no longer handle their usual tasks.

It is most encouraging to learn that both the public and industry are showing a similar concern for the older worker and they apparently are willing to cooperate in helping him.

Employahility

"That I want to see," said the manager. He had a 150-foot tower built and a block of concrete placed in front of it. The man mounted the tower, soared off and landed headfirst on the concrete. He got up, shook his head. The excited circus manager rushed up.

"You're hired," he shouted. "I'll pay you $300 a week."

The man shook his head.

"Why, don't you want the job?" asked the circus manager.

"Well," replied the man, "that was the first time I ever tried it, and I don't like it."

"52-20 Club" (3rous A definite leveling off period is taking place in the American employment market. A warning has been issued by the Labor Department â&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Don't quit your job unless you have definite assurance of another one." Apparendy the "green pastures" of post-war America are drying up. This does not mean, however, that there are not many real oppormnities for well quahfied candidates.

The Labor Department states that the unemployment among veterans is now increasing steadily, with 627,000 members of the "5220 Club" drawing their S20.00 a week unemployment compensation authorized by the G.l.

Bill of Rights.

At the present time, more than 1 million World War II veterans have exhausted their readjustment or self-employment benefits.

At this time of the year there is always a large group of Naval officers contemplating retirement after 30 years' service. Most of these officers have spent their entire adult lives in the Naval service. It is recognized that they have administrative ability. However, in seeking employment, a scientific approach is absolutely a must if a satisfaaory objective is to be gained.

Self-analysis, proper planning of a job-hunting campaign and an understanding of proper personal presentation are essential to success. Each retired officer must go through a certain civilian rehabilitation period. Some readjust themselves much more quickly than others.

Practically all are eligible for free vocational counseling and guidance under the G.I. Bill of Rights. Such a program has proven invaluable to many.

Illustrating the point: A shabbily dressed man asked the circus manager for a job.

"What can you do?" asked the manager.

"I can dive head-first from a 150-foot ladder into a block of concrete," said the man.

No Depression Business as a whole gives no indication of a general depression at this time. Leaders state it is merely a leveling off period we are entering into and the second phase of postwar activities. Two years ago all of industry was seeking men qualified in research, design and development. There was a mad scramble of offers for any eligible candidate. Today, many industries have pretty well completed their research, design and development programs of post-war materials. It is now necessary for them to shift their financial load into production and to meet their budget it has been absolutely essential that certain cut-backs in the aforementioned categories be made. , In other words, we are going through an industrial readjustment and leveling off period and it is believed that no one should become alarmed or panicky as to our immediate fumre.

NAVY JUNIORS TOP is doing it again . . . and this time it's a circus. The affair, of course, is the annual TOP Jamboree, a show which gives plent}' of fun, nonsense and entertainment to everyone.

And what's quite important, it's a benefit affair, with proceeds going to the Salvation Army.

The date? Friday, 29 April, at the State Armory.

Remember the forerunner of the Jamborees?

The "Block Party" given in 1941 for Bundles for Britain . . . the beer garden, the street

booths and the dancing gypsies? Then there was the Jamboree of '44 . . . and last year, the "Roaring Twenties" a smash hit. We hand it to the girls.

The annual TOP team for new candidates was held Thursday, 10 March, in Alumni House from the hours of 5:30 to 7, with the president, Miss Betsy Rodgers and Miss Dorothy Emery receiving.

Miss Virginia Compton poured at a tea table centered with yellow daffodils and green tapers.

Guests included the Misses Ruth Penning, Barbara Bixler, Alice Boyer, Ann Sweitzner, Miriam Bausum, Mary Pierce, Peggy Dortsch, Pat Weber and Betty Dunn.

For the second consecutive year ' a Navy Jimior has copped top honors at the Atmapolis High School in winning the State DAR Good Citizenship Award. Lstst year it went to Mary Ride, this year's winner was Miss Elesa Konigsberg, daughter of Comdr. and Mrs. Albert Konigsberg of Rodgers Road.

Elesa is a shining example of beauty plus brainsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she's a member of the Honor Society and is editor-in-chief of the school's yearbook, The Wake. Plans are in the offing to attend Hood College next fall, in Frederick, Md. And speaking of brains. Miss Lola Pauline Steele, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. James M. Steele of King George street has been named on the Dean's list at Sweet Briar College in Virginia. She is also a graduate of Holton Arms School in Washington.

And from Penn Hall Junior College at Chambersburg, Pa., comes word that Miss Susan Champion, daughter of Mrs. Jean Champion of Prince George Street, has been eleaed a member of Cum Laude National Honor Society of Secondary Schools.

BETROTHED Capt. Vincent Hubbard Godfrey, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Godfrey of Pirtsburgh, Pa., and Annapolis, announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Sibyl Vincent Godfrey, to Ensign Robert Keith Geiger, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stephen Geiger of St. Joseph, Mo. Miss Godfrey is a graduate of the Woodward School in Annapolis, Fairfax Hall Junior College in Waynesboro, Va., and is now attending Carnegie Instimte of Technology in Pittsburgh where she is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

During the 1947-48 season. Miss Godfrey made her debut at the Cinderella Ball in Pittsburgh and in Aimapolis where her grandmother, Mrs. Arthur Burneston Owens, entertained at a reception in her honor at her home on Southgate avenue.

Ensign Geiger attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, before entering the U. S. Naval Academy from where he graduated with the class of 1948A. He is currendy on duty at the Naval Preparatory School in Bainbridge, Md. Dr. and Mrs. Albert L. Anderson of Southgate avenue have announced the engagement of their daughter. Miss Florence Fay Anderson, to Ensign William H. Barnes, III, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Barnes, Jr., of New Rochelle, N. Y. The wedding will take place ip the near fumre.

Miss Anderson attended Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia, and Strayer's Business College in Washington, D. C. Ensign Barnes attended the University of Rochester before entering the Naval Academy from where he graduated with the Class of 1948-B. He is now on dutj' in the Department of Marine Engineering of the Academy. " Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Mears of Philadelphia announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Virginia Mears, (Continued on page 43)

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11. S. I L m m \ ASSOCIATION 3 ^ u ^ When changes occur tcithin the Branch Associations, such as officers or time and place of meetings, please inform the editors at Alumni House.

AKRON President, Mr. J. J. Blandin, '10, 2175 Tinkham Road, Akron, Ohio.

Seaetary, Mr. John B. Schmitz, '42, 1200 Sunset View Drive, Akron, Ohio.

Dinner meetings held on the last Thursday of each month.

ANNAPOLIS President, Capt. Rollo N. Norgaard, USN, "28, 16 Porter Road, USNA, AnnapoUs, 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, Annapolis.

ATLANTA President, Lt. Cdr. Paul D. Ellis, Jr., USNRet., '33, 3444 Roswell Rd., Northwest, Atlanta, Ga. Secretary, Capt. E. C. Parker, USN, '24, Naval Air Station, Atlanta, Ga. Meetings held first Friday night of each month. Officers' Club, Naval Air Station, Adanta, Georgia.

BALTIMORE President, Mr. John T. Waldhouser, Jr., â&#x20AC;˘23, 607 W. Joppa Rd., Towson, Md. Secretary, Mr. William S. Graham, '46, 6311 Pinehurst Rd., Baltimore 12, Md. Meetings held on the Tuesday nearest the 15th of each month at the Hotel Stafford, Baltimore, Maryland, at 7:00 P.M.

BIRMINGHAM Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. Leon Hamrick, '22, Steiner-Rouse and Co., Brown Marx BIdg., 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.

CHICAGO President, Cdr. Elmer K. Zitzewitz, USNR, '25, 935 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, 111.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Gordon Buchanan, 22, c/o Old Ben Coal Co., 230 South Clark St., Chicago 4, 111.

CINCINNATI

President, Mr. G. A. Matmcci, '24, 14725

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MILWAUKEE

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

NEW YORK

President, Mr. E. F. Helmkamp, '20, 1731 Locust St., Denver, Colo.

Secretary-Treasurer, Lt. E. P. Mills, USNRet., '26, 444 Milwaukee St., Denver 6, Colo.

Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. Arthur G. Stiles, '30, 324 Cooper BIdg., 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.

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 86th Street, New York 28, New York.

Meetings held at Schwartz's Restaurant, 54 Broad St., New York, at 12:30 P. M. on die second Tuesday of each month.

DETROIT President, Cdr. Frank R. Davis, USN-Ret., '24, "Phone Lincoln 3-4173."

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. William A. Glaser, '46, 507 Curtis BIdg., Detroit 2, Mich.

Meetings held quarterly at the Naval Armory.

HAMPTON ROADS President, Capt. W. M. Walsh, USN, '28, 720 Westover Ave., Norfolk, Va. Secretary-Treasurer, Lt. Cdr. C. T. Martin, Jr., USN, '42, 1430 Cloncurry Rd., Norfolk 5, Va. Meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month except for the months of July and August.

HOUSTON President, Mr. Alfred T. Krook, "24, 850 Esperson BIdg., Houston 2, Texas.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Albert B. Wallace, '26, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney, Houston, Texas.

Monthly luncheons held on the first Thursday of each month.

INDIANAPOLIS Chairman, Capt. F. A. Graf, USN, '26, Naval Armory, 30th and White River, Indianapolis 8, Ind. Meetings held on the third Monday of each month. 12:15 at the Indianapolis Athletic Club.

KANSAS CITY President, Mr. Henry T. Brian, '25, 5300 Mission Rd., Kansas City, Kans.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. George R. Turner, '23, 918 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City 6, Mo. Meetings held at 12:15 P.M. on the first Monday of each month.

LOS ANGELES

President, V. Adm. Howard F. Kingman, President, Mr. William H. MacConnell, USN, '11, 614 N. Foothill Road, Beverly '41, 4070 Egbert Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Hills, Cahf.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. John F. P. GalSecretary, Mr. Thomas L. Hartigan, '47, lagher, '35, c/o The Cambridge Tile Mfg. Co., 1324 Ruberta, Glendale, Calif.

P. O. Box 71, Cincinnati 15, Ohio.

CLEVELAND

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LOUISVILLE

Mr. Churchill Humphry, '07, 4095 Massier Avenue, Louisville 7, Kenmcky.

PENSACOLA Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. Will J. Davis, Chamber of Commerce, 37 E Garden St., Pensacola, Fla.

PHILADELPHIA President, Mr. Thomas M. Searles, '13,1108 Land Tide BIdg., Philadelphia 10, Pa. Seaetary, Mr. J. Ross Allen, Jr., '44, Box Q, Devon, Penna.

Dinner meetings held on the third Friday of each month at the Officers Mess, Navy Yard.

PITTSBURGH President, Mr. George N . Powell, '31, 603 Maple Lane, Edgeworth, Sewickley, Penna.

Secretary, Lt. Cdr. James E. Kennedy, USNR, '17, 229 AmabeU St., Pittsburgh 11, Pa. Regular meetings held at 6:00 P.M. on the third Friday of each month in the Roosevelt Hotel. Informal luncheons also held in the Roosevelt Hotel gtill room every Friday.

RICHMOND President, Mr. W. D. Whitehead, "19, 703 East Grace St., Richmond 19, Va. Secretary-Treasurer, Capt. David T. Baskett, USNR, '23, 4318 Fauquier Ave., Richmond 22, Va. Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. E. Neil Rogers, '40, 303 Sunset Drive, Westham, Richmond, Va. Quarterly dinner meetings held on the second Friday in February, May, August and November.

ROCHESTER Secretary, Mr. Charles P. McCabe, '22, Otis Elevator Company, 155 West Main St., Rochester 4, N. Y. Regular joint monthly meetings of U.S.M.A. and U.S.N.A. graduates are held at Rochester, New York. Graduates in the vicinity communicate by phone with Rochester, Main 8410.

SAN DIEGO President, Adm. F. C. Sherman, USN-Ret., '10, 3118 McCall St., San Diego, Calif.

Secretary-Treasurer, Cdr. D. J. Sass, USNRet., '30, 739 Tolita Ave., Coronado, Calif.

Regular monthly dinner meetings held al-

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 first Wednesday of each month.

SCHENECTADY President, Capt. J. S. Evans, USN-Ret., '07, 742 De Camp Ave., Scheneaady 3, N . Y. Seaetary, Mr. D. L. Wyckoff, '44,112 Dartmouth St., Schenectady, N. Y.

SEATTLE President, Cdr. W. E. Parker, CEC-USNRRet., '35, Rt. # 1 , Box 187, Winslow, Wash.

Seaetary, Mr. T. C. White, '25, 2577â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11th Ave., West, Seattle, Wash.

Chairmen, Welcoming Committee, B. B. Cassels, 2437 Lake Washington Blvd., No., Seattle, Washington, and Mr. R. R. Fox, '22, 12141 23rd Ave., No., Seattle, Wash.

Meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 6.00 P. M. B. O. Q., Naval Station, Pier 91, Seattle, Wash.

On the Bulletin Board (Continued from page 40) to Midshipman Charles Segar Whiting, son of Major Thomas Segar Whiting of Hilton Village, Va., and Mrs. B. Blassenham Whiting of Hampton, Va. Miss Mears is a graduate of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur and is how attending Madison College in Harrisonburg, Va. Before entering the Naval Academy, Midshipman Whiting attended Virginia Military Instimte and served for a time in the Navy.

The wedding will take place this summer.

WEDDING BELLS Smith-Shiner The wedding of Mrs. Virginia Scott Shiner of Park Avenue, New York and Comdr. Julius E. Smith, Jr., USN, a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1943, was held Samrday, 26 Feb., in New York with the Rev. Donald Reitz officiating.

TTie bride is the daughter of Mrs. William Patrick Scott of San Francisco, and the late Mr. Scott. She was graduated from the Sacred Heart Convent in San Francisco and the University of California. She served as an officer in the WAC's during the war and later was assistant club director for two years with the Red Cross in India and China.

Comdr. Smith is the son of Mr. Julius E. Smith of Burbank, Calif., and the late Mrs. Smith. He is currently attached to the staff of the Commander, Atlantic Reserve Fleet.

Loftin-Smoot The David Adams Memorial Chapel, Naval Base, Norfolk, was the setting of the marriage on 5 Feb. of Miss Sally Doone Smoot, daughter of Capt. Roland Nesbit Smoot, USN, and Mrs. Smoot, to Lt. (jg) Edward Hill Loftin, Jr., USN, son of Mrs. Edward Hill Loftin

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ST. LOUIS President, Mr. William P. Kellogg, '21, 4349 Westminster Place, St. Louis 8, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer, Cdr. C. P. Callahan, Jr., USN, '38, 929 Court and Customs BIdg., St. Louis, Mo. Meetings held on the second Friday of each month.

TWIN CITIES AREA President, Cdr. Frank W. Lagerquist, '07, R.F.D. No. 4, Wayzata, Minn.

Seaetary-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. Seaetary, 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., Army and Navy Club, Farragut Square & Eye St., N.W. Washington 6, D. C.

of Washington, D. C. Chaplain R. C. Hohenstein performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. She was attended by Mrs. Bruce Flory as matron of honor and Miss Adrienne Ellis as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Bayne Easton of Washington, Miss Claudia Smedberg of Annapolis and Miss Barbara Allen Parish and Miss Hugh Loheed of Norfolk.

Cadet Gordon H. Loftin of the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, was best man for his brother.

Ushers were Lt. Edwin B. Flory, Lt. H. L. Blackwelder, Lt. Louis A. Father, Lt. (jg) Robert B. Baldwin, Lt. (jg) Donald E. Edge, Lt. (jg) Alan Stephens and Ensign Edward E. Riley, all of the United States Navy.

A reception followed the ceremony at the Breezy Point Officers' Club. Following a wedding trip to the Homestead, Hot Springs, and New York City, the couple is at home in Jacksonville, Fla. Emmet-Thomas Miss Joan Thomas, daughter of Mrs. Austen Thomas of Wilton, N. H., and Mr. John Emmet, son of Admiral and Mrs. R. R. M. Emmet of Wilton and Miami Beach, were married 5 March at the Unitarian Church in Wilton Center.

The bride's sister. Miss Sylvia Thomas was maid of honor and Mr. Barton Emmet, the bridegroom's brother, was best man. Ushers were Mr. Robert Emmet, another brother, Mr. A. K. Scribner, Jr., and Mr. Frederick Forbes Clark.

Mrs. Emmet has been attending Simmons College. A graduate of Harvard, Mr. Emmet served as navigator in the Air Force during the war. The couple is now at home in White Plains, N. Y.

Burrows- W hittington The Naval Air Station Chapel at San Diego was the setting on 2 Feb. of the wedding of Miss Mary Lou Whittington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 1. Thomas Whittington of the Maryland Hotel, Annapolis, and Ensign Kenneth Burrows, son of Mrs. Cornelia A. Burrows of Swisshome, Ore. Chaplain G. L. Martin performed the ceremony.

Mrs. Lon Caulkett attended her sister, and Ensign Robert Smith of Marshall, Tex., was best man. A reception followed in the home of the bride's mother.

Ensign and Mrs. Burrows are now in Coronado, Calif.

GOINGS ON Captain and Mrs. Benjamin H. Adams entertained at a small dinner on Samrday, 12 March, for Rear Admiral and Mrs. James L. Holloway, Jr. Other guests included Captain and Mrs. Kenneth Craig and Captain and Mrs. Rollo N. Norgaard.

The group attended the performance of Iva Kitchell, comic dancer, in Dahlgren Hall, after which there was a reception in the Norgaards' quarters on Porter Road for the guest artist and members of her company. Captain Norgaard is chairman of the concert series which sponsored Miss Kitchell's appearancce, the last of the season. . . .

Guests of Capt. and Mrs. William G. Cooper of Porter Road recently were Rear Admiral and Mrs. E. C. Ewen of Washington, D. C. . . .

Mrs. Diggs Logan of Severn View motored to Norfolk to meet her husband. Captain Logan, USN, skipper of the USS PRESIDENT ADAMS, who had just returned from a southern cruise. She was the guest of Admiral and Mrs. Olsen at their quarters at the Naval Operating Base. . . .

Mrs. Harry A. Baldridge attended the third annual Colonial Williamsburg, Va., Garden and Flower symposium, when speakers included Mr. Richardson Wright, editor-in-chief of House and Gardens Magazine. She is president of the Four Rivers Garden Club.

While in Williamsburg, Mrs. Baldridge visited Mrs. Thomas Wattles and Mrs. Polly Peyton. She was the week-end guest in Norfolk of Admiral and Mrs. Ralph Davis. . . .

Lt. and Mrs. Richard D. Lazenby were guests recently of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lazenby of Ferry Farms. . . .

Mrs. Arthur D. Condon entertained at an informal dinner this month in honor of her husband's birthday.

Guests for the occasion were his brotherin-law and sister, Capt. and Mrs. William Lalor of Arlington, Va., and another sister.

Miss Mary Condon of New York. Also present were Comdr. R. C. Drum Hunt of Wilmington and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Drum Hunt. . . .

Capt. and Mrs. Herman A. Spanagel were hosts at cocktails in their quarters on Bowyer Road for Capt. and Mrs. Peter Haas of Philadelphia. . . .

Mrs. Dana B. Cushing was hostess at a breakfast the morning of Friday, 11 March, honoring Mrs. Rollo N. Norgaard who, with Capt. Norgaard will be leaving the Station this summer....

Recent guests of Capt. and Mrs. Robert S. Quackenbush of Northwest street were the former's nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Carroll and the latter's sisters, the Misses Judy and Freida Webb and Mrs. Cosne Dalton, all of Pulaski, Va

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materially to the advancement of scientific and engineering information in the Navy.

Captain TTieleen died February 2, 1949 at Mare Island Naval Hospital after an illness of Captain David E. Theleen four months. His two brothers and three sisters Nov. 6, 1875—Feb. 2, 1949 who survive him wish to commemorate his FRANCIS S. COOK, '23. Died on 15 FebruDavid E. Theleen was born in Kenosha, ary, 1949, at Geneseo, N. Y. Wisconsin, November 6, 1875; a son of Mr. life of service by these words of tribute.

J. G. DREYSPRING, '27, (Lt. Col. and Mrs. Charles G. Theleen, pioneer setFriends and relatives remember him for his USMC). Died on 6 July, 1948, at the Pensa- tlers of Kenosha. He was graduated from the gentle spirit, kind helpfulness, and generosity. cola Naval Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. Kenosha High School in 1893 as valediaorian Through the years his delight has been to surTHOMAS H. MCSHEEHY, '12. Died on 1 of his Class. He recieved his appointment to prise the young people and other members of June, 1948. the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis from his family with gifts or a trip which he might CARL H. SANDERS, '21, (Capt. USN). Wisconsin, and was graduated with the Qass share with them. Sensitive to the needs of others, his help to them has made life easier Died on 21 December, 1948, at USNH, Oak- of 1897. land, Calif.

In June, 1903, he married Mary Claude Per- and more pleasant for many. sons of Auburn, Alabama. After an illness of One of his chief interests, which he had several years his beloved Mary died on Janu- retained from his early training, had been the Spindrift ary 13, 1935. Since her death, David had smdy of astronomy. The Constellations were made his home in Palo Alto, California. old friends to him. In the evening he would {Continued from page 26) From the date of his graduation from the say, "Let's go out to smdy the heavens," or, "I will probably have to live on the $750. Even Naval Academy with the Class of 1897 until must say goodnight to Venus." so, I ought to be able to make it without miss- his final retirement in May 1945, Captain TheWe who loved him are comforted knowing ing too many meals. leen had a most interesting and varied naval that now he has come into a complete underWell, Lee has to take off to get the final career. He served in many ships and on many standing of the myster)' of the heavens he fitting on his boat cloak, (that's standard equip- stations both at home and abroad contributing loved, and is at peace. ment for ensigns according to a local tailor) so that ends the news from Banaoft for now.

For a final note of joy to all you suffering Sauer states that the Navy eleven in 1949 must Sauer figures he was hit hardest by graduation.

Missing from the list of candidates will be alumni. The best class that ever entered the meet "just about as tough a schedule as we had the first three centers—^Tex Lawrence, Tom Academy is on its final leg and will soon be last year."

"Our boys got a shot in the arm from the Parsons, and Harry Train—and the first three joining your ranks. You don't know how lucky you are. Already I've heard one of my class- Army game, and I feel certain it will carry over quarterbacks, including Baysinger, Bob Home, mates make a bet that he'U be CNO in fifteen into '49. I'm looking for an improved team and Cal Killeen.

In an effort to plug the gap at the quarteryears. Seriously though, the trend for '49 seems and an improved record for the 1949 season," back position the Navy mentor has indicated to be a desire for destroyer billets and a chance Head Mentor Sauer prediaed.

Eleven lettermen from last year's squad will he plans to switch Billy Earl, 160-pound subto make good at sea. We may not make it, but we'd like to become known as the best that be remrning to the Navy squad for another stimte to Williams at halfback during '48, season, but not one of the monogram winners to the spot under the center in the T formaever left the Academy. is a center or a quarterback, the spots where tion. Earl lettered at left half last season.

"In Honoriam"

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WRESTLING The Navy wresding team closed out its 1949 dual meet season on 5 March with a viaory over Pennsylvania by the score of 23 to 9. During the season the middies won six meets, lost one, and tied one. They won over North Carolina State, Columbia, Yale, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Lehigh, and lost to Penn State, and tied Princeton.

The viaory over Lehigh in a dual meet on 19 February was the highlight of season inasmuch as the "Engineers" are the Eastern Intercollegiate Champions.

SPRING FOOTBALL PRACTICE Coach George Sauer has started spring football practice with 150 candidates for positions on his 1949 grid eleven.

Leading the midshipmen during the out-ofseason drills will be Phil Ryan, Captain and End, from Goodhue, Minnesota.

Missing from last year's squad will be such outstanding men as Fullback Bill Hawkins, Quarterback Reaves Baysinger, Halfback Pete Williams, and Tackle Scott Emerson. Coach

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ASSOCIATIONS

ANNAPOLIS The March meeting of the Annapolis Chapter in Alumni House was a "sell-out" and, incidentally, a much deserved compliment to Cdr. David L. Martineau who came down from Washington to tell the members what goes on in Congress in matters affeaing the officer personnel of the Navy. President Norgaard presided in his usual suave and effective manner.

At the conclusion of the business meeting (reports of flourishing membership inaeases and a good bank balance), Cdr. Massey, Program Chairman, introduced Cdr. Martineau to a packed "house," inclusive of a goodly number of ladies.

Dave Martineau brought all hands up to date in regards to what is in prospea in unification legislation and then went on to discuss the wide ramifications of legislation, based on the Hook Commission's famous report. He ranged from severance pay to the proposal of the option of retired pay in a lump sum in lieu of retired pay "while you live." Dave (speaking with great clarity and effeaiveness), told of the continued smdy made of future retired pay, based on monthly contributions, paralleling existing laws for pvil service personnel.

Cdr. Martineau explained the vital difference between Navy selection and Army selection and of how this difference may be resolved.

A question and answer period followed.

Dave was shot with numbers of hard-to-answer questions but emerged uninjured and with a hard-earned 4.0.

At the April meeting a new slate of Chapter officers will be eleaed from a list of nominations made public.

LOUIS J. GULLIVER, Public Relations.

BALTIMORE February's meeting, held on the 15 th, was a most enjoyable and informative gathering.

We were pleased to have as our guests Capt.

William E. Cooper, '26, and Capt. Kenneth Craig, '26, both of whom you doubtless know.

Captain Cooper spoke on the curricula at the Academy, and then answered many questions concerning that subject as well as several others. Captain Craig put out the dope on what the Aviation Department was doing, and also helped to answer questions.

Those present, I believe, left the meeting not only with the satisfied feeling of having learned a few things about some pertinent subjects, but well pleased at having been able to hear such capable and personable officers as Captains Cooper and Craig.

Among those attending were John Waldhauser, '23; W. E. Perdue, '27; Clayton Dema-

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rest, Jr., '19; Henry J. White, '16; J. J. Levasseur, '23; John Davis, '24; F. Auld, '34; F. A. Weiss, Jr., '30; W. Beverly Bristor, '27; C. R. Lamdin, '21; W. G. Pendleton, USMA 10; Philip F. Hambusch, '09; O. B. Duckett, '26; C. T. LeViness, guest, Princeton '23; D. J. Fitzgerald, '27; Joseph J. McGuire, '45; R. S. Nicholson, '36; W. Romizer, '27; A. D.Barnes, '24; Ernest J. Litty, '46, and W. S. Graham, '46.

CHICAGO The first business meeting for 1949 of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Chicago Chapter, was held the evening of 4 February in the Ward Room of the Naval Reserve Armory at the foot of Randolph Street.

We had as our guest of honor our National President Donald S. Walker, '24, who graciously arranged his affairs so that he could be present for this meeting, at which our new officers were to be eleaed. Many thanks "Don" for making this special trip, which gave several of us a chance to greet you for the first time.

Our outgoing officers were: Leicester N. Baker, '23, President; Robert F. Jennings, '30, Vice President. The newly elected officers are: Elmer K. Zitzewitz, '25, President; Norman Hall, '31, Vice President; Gordon Buchanan, '22, Seaetary-Treasurer. (Officially eleaed after having acted in that capacity for the past eight months).

A special vote of appreciation for his unselfish work in our behalf was accorded our outgoing President, "Les" Baker, who had been Seaetary for five years. Vice President for one year and President for the past three years.

Before turning over the helm to "Zitz," Les said, "It's time I was getting out or someone's liable to think this is my personal and private organization!"

In addition to those mentioned above, the following were present: Paul F. Foster, '11, V. Adm.-(Ret.); Daniel Shea, '23, R. Adm.(^Ret.); Ed. H. Enright, '21; E. R. Gardner, '22, Capt., USN; Rudolph F. Hans, '14; Chas.

S. Silsbee, '25; O. J. Crepeau, '44; A. A. Brand, '14; J. B. Stefanec, '26, Capt., USN; F. A. L. Dartsch, '24; J. J. Bailey, Jr., '44; Thad Hackett, '25; Jay K. Esler, '11; J. H. Metzel, '19, Capt., USN; T. J. Doyle, '14; J. P. Hughart, '21; Cecil B. GiU, '25, Capt., USN; R. L. Downing, '39; C. A. Swafford, '20, Capt., USN; G. W. Ashford, '29, Capt., USN; David N. Goldenson, '25; P. K. Bryant, '24; Ed. A. Ryan, '22; S. Einstein, '41; H. E. Bent, '40, Lt. Cdr., USN; C. R. Wallace, '20, Col., USMC; V. R. Sinclair, '22, Capt.-, USN; E. A. Lofquist, '07, Capt., USN-(Ret.); Wm. J. Malone, '18, Capt., USN; Norm E. Weaver, '26; Robt. W. Harker, '41; Ed. R. McLean, '35; W. E. McDermut, '48; John W. Logan, '43, Lt., USN; E. R. Phillips, '17; R. C. Wray, '22; L. R. Replogle, '24; Samuel E. Watson, '43; Robt. Peniston, '47; John L. Allen, '24; Carl Dreutzer, '09; LeRoy Sandquist, '44; Chas. E. Olsen, '19, R. Adm.-(Ret.), and R. B. Moureau, '20.

nell, will carry the ball for this one. Our membership has been increased recently by several "discoveries" in the Queen City area, and the Cincinnati Navy is getting to be a pretty husky outfit.

Those in attendance were: Anthony A. Aponick, '33; Leroy Brooks, Jr., '02; Gustave H. Bowman, '19; Richard J. Dressling, '39; WiUiam B. Fogarty, '01; John F. P. Gallagher, '35; Virgil E. Gex, '40; Paul Johnson, '22; William H. MacConnell, '41; Charles A. Skinner, '40; Alfred J. Staubitz, '45, and Wells Thompson, '28.

Therefore, all hands in the environs and upstate are urged to make a special effort to be present and lend their personal help. The meeting will not he all serious business; the entertainment committee, Joe Schulte and Dave Miller, have a way of relaxing one after a hard day at the office.

Our good and loyal friend Fred Beltz, '19, is spending a few weeks away from his desk in the Internal Revenue office. We understand he is relaxing and swimming at Key West.

Though the local gang may be somewhat jealous of you, Fred, we send best wishes for a good vacation and a happy voyage home.

COLORADO If ever an Army-Navy Game was re-lived our February meeting was that occasion. The place was the Denver Athletic Club where a dinner meedng, attended by our wives and sweethearts, was preceded by the proper rounds of fellowship.

The 1948 Army-Navy Game movies were provided by C. A. "Joe" Fines (1924)—^University of Colorado N.R.O.T.C; R. A. "Snuffie" Smith (1935), also University of Colorado N.R.O.T.C, provided a realistic running account and all hands constituted themselves a very enthusiastic cheering section. It's hard not to be carried away when one watches such playing—such playing!!

The following members and their wives attended : C. E. Beatty, '24; H. R. Brannon, '32; G. W. Estep, '26; C. H. Fines, '24; E. F. Helmkamp, '20; H. A. Berger, '24; H. O. Caperton, '32; V. J. Moore, '17; B. P. Montagriff, '26; E. P. MiUs, '26; H. J. Ward, '27; A. G. Stiles, Jr., '30, R. T. Zinn, '22.

DETROIT The final meeting of the current season is scheduled for Thursday, 5 May 1949, at 6:00 P. M. at the Naval Armory, 7600 East Jefferson Avenue. Inasmuch as this is the last regular meeting until next aummn, a large enthusiastic gathering is expected to talk over individual and group plans for the summer months.

The main topic for discussion, however, will be concerned with the following season of 1949-50. It is hoped that an open-forum will help to formulate objectives, and also means for obtaining maximum attendance at fumre meetings. Previous experience indicates that such meetings provide good oppormnity for debate and keeping the wit sharpened.

HOUSTON The U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association of Houston held its second meeting of the year at the Texas State Hotel at noon, Thursday, 3 March 1949. Twenty-four members were present and, with seven guests, joined in the pleasure of viewing a sound and color motion picmre, titled "Life at the U. S. Naval Academy." This was exhibited by Mr. Leon Ince, partner of Lynn Elliott, '32. We are indebted to Mr. Ince for his skillful operation of his splendid equipment.

Also present were Rear Adm. M. C. Robertson, '09, USN-(Ret.); Comma Ben A. Calhoun, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for the Gulf Coast Area; Mr. Court Norton, President of the Houston Council of the Navy League, whose son, Lt. Cdr. Court Norton, Jr., '41, is in the active service; Mr. A. L. Selig, father of Gordon Selig, '46; Mr. James Banvard, whose son, Lt. Cdr. Theo. J. Banvard, '39, is in the aaive service, and last, but not least, C. S. Kirkpatrick, '34, who was a welcome visitor from Tulsa, Okla. He has a brother, John Kirkpatrick, from the class of '31.

President Al Krook announced the returns of a questionnaire and stated that meetings would be on the first Thursday of each month, that the annual dues would be $5.00, and that cocktails would be omitted from some meetings, but not altogether. Treasurer Gordon Selig announced a few dollars ($41.98) in the "kitty," and Secretary Al. Wallace published a new roster, comprising fifty-six members.

President Krook announced the following chairmen of committees: Chas. A. Whiteford—Entertainment.

Lawrence T. Haugen—Reception.

Lynn T. Elliott—Athletic, and stated they would designate their own committeemen.

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CINCINNATI The regular monthly dinner meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter was held at the Hotel Alms on Monday, 7 February 1949. A small but enthusiastic group reviewed the events of the season and discussed future meetings. It was decided to work on another joint meeting with the Army, and our able "Prexy," Bill MacCon-

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LOS ANGELES One hundred and seventeen alumni and guests foregathered in the Gold Room of the Los Angeles Athletic Club the first Wednesday of March for what proceeded to be one of the finest meetings on record of the Los Angeles Chapter. The only thing to mar the occasion was the absence of our president, Howard F. Kingman, '11, who was ill with flu. All present concurred in wishing him a speedy recovery.

Vice-president Elwood Teague, '29, conduaed a short business meeting in which all hands were urged again to furnish the information requested for our new direaory. He next introduced the array of distinguished guests who had graciously accepted the invitation of Fred Bradman and the Entertainment Committee for this the University of Southern California night. From the Athletic Department of the University were the Direaor of Athletics, W. O. Hunter; the Head Football Coach, Jeff Cravath, and the Track Mentor, Jess Hill, who also coaches freshman football.

From the academic faculty came Tracy E. Strevey, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The alumni of USC were represented by their president, Ron Stever, and their Direaor, Arnold Eddy.

Fred Pierce, '22, on the strength of his fine work for Navy football, took over the rostrum and sought mightily to glean some information from Coach Cravath that might be of help to us this Fall in the Coliseum. But to no avail.

Jeff skillfully paried every question protesting that he wasn't even familiar with all the boys on his squad (now Jeff—). However, despite his reluctance to discuss the merits of his team, Jeff greatiy impressed all hands with his sincerity and faith in football not only as a sport but as a medium for the charaaer training of young men.

The moving picmre of the Army-Navy game last Fall ended the evening on a high note.

And the color and inspired play of the Navy team sent everyone home with the keenest anticipation of the game next season.

Present were: B. B. Wygant, '01; R. A. Henderson, '02; Roland Riggs, '04; R. Mc. Beanfield, '08; H. W. Stephenson, '09; E. D. Langworthy, '10; Wynn Spencer, '10; W. H. Orgood, '12; E. M. Pace, Jr., '12; W. I. Causey, '13; C. H. Want, '13; F. C. Bumpus, '14; R. R. Luker, '14; W. W. Feineman, '16; Paul S. Goen, '16; H. K. Lyle, '16; John F. W. Gray, '17; R. H. Harper, '17; C. N. Perkins, '17; P. W. Warren, '17; George E. Ross, '18; C. J. Hunt, '19; 1920—L. G. Bock, H. R. Brookman, -C. A. Collins, E. D. McEathron, W. A. Rice, R. D. Threshie, O. A. Weiler; 1921— Max I. Black, B. K. Culver, Raleigh S. Hales, F. A. E. Lowell, Norman C. McKee, R. D. Sweeney, Julius L. Thompson, Ernest H. Webb; 1922—Ralph Burleigh, Floyd Campbell, G. D. Fitzhugh, W. Jorden, Wm. D. Parker, F. W. Pierce, S. Silverman, H. Don Smith; 1923—H. Hezlep, R. A. Casson, B. E. Dodson; H. T. Read, '24; Robert S. Clark, C. E. Haugen, Lee Weston, '25; H. H. Pottle, '26; 1927—G. K. Grout, Vernon Dortch, L. M. Griffen, George Jones, Lester B. Mye, S. Trafton, Jr.; W. C. Brennan, '28; 1929—Elwood A. Teague, Ed Friess, J. M. Hezlep, Wm. A. C. Roethke, Herbert Nash; F. C. Bradman, George Cook, '30; Melville Garton, '31; S. L. Shaw, '32; R. B. Derickson, '33; L. H. Kleppinger, '34; W. C. Ely, '37; J. E. Brenner, Jr.,

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'38; H. E. Felix, M. B. Royalty, W. A. Stiles, punauated his talk, something that normally W. K. Stow, '39; A. P. Cluster, W. D. Lanier, is not experienced at our luncheon meetings.

F. B. McFarland, Wm. South, '40; R. M. In the general discussions which followed Wright, '41; Joseph J. Devlin, Michael J. his talks. Sir Alfred displayed a thorough Clemens, William J. Martin, J. Perry, '43; Stan knowledge of the part "Atomic Power" may Zipser, D. J. Bentley, '46; R. J. Beaubien, play as "peace power" and what must be accomThomas L. Hartigan, '47. plished through diplomatic conferences in orGuests—J. E. Barth, J. A. Baldwin, Neil der to support the universal control which Baldwin, W. L. Bradway, Gene Bankstron, will be necessary to substantiate the United Donald W. Clarke, Leo J. Kloos, K. Ellsworth, Nations in its control of World's Peace.

T. T. Eyre, K. E. Vivian, H. C. Olsen, John Neuviller, Morry Pierce, R. R. Davidson, C. L. Lowhs, C. A. Havard, Jim Robson, R. E. PHILADELPHIA Williams, Jack Garinger, K. D. Hamill, H. E. Loynd, F. M. Stamps.

Hard times arrived for the Philadelphia Alumni Association! With things looking tough all over, a group of 180 attended a "Hard Times" dinner-dance at the Officers' Club, Naval Base, on Friday, 25 February.

NEW YORK Everyone entered into the swing of things in The regular monthly luncheon meeting of gala cosmmes, from Tom Searles' red dinner the Naval Academy Alumni Association of jacket, red, that is, with black lapels, to Babe New York was held on Tuesday, 8 February Transue's fetching Navy towel creation.

1949 at Schwartz's Restaurant, 54 Broad Street, The food was of the boarding house variety, New York City. We again had a large turnthat is, Mulligan stew and all the trimmings, out of approximately 110 of our Association with no fanfare on serving, but trtdy healthmembers and their guests for the luncheon. giving food, served a la midshipman style in We also were very pleased to have members serving dishes all at the start of the meal. Diof the West Point Graduates Association with gestion was facilitated by much singing and us and particularly pleased to have Major Genimprompm sky-larking. eral Maxwell present. Our membership inFollowing the dinner the entire troop of cluded both the old graduates dating back to the '80's and the new graduates from as late run-down alumni, wives, and their guests proas the Class of 1948. Also, at this time we had ceeded to carry on with dancing until the end one Reserve officer who has taken a great deal of the very successful evening. of active participation in the Navy, nominated We are looking forward to many more for Honorary Membership in accordance with interesting get-togethers during the year and our by-laws. The nomination of officers for the trust that any out-of-towners planning to visit Local Association for 1949-1950 was presented the noble City of Brotherly Love will get in to those present as well as the recommenda- touch with the Association to help us in our tions the New York Association made through good times. properly signed petitions for consideration as officers and trustees of the National Association. The annual banquet of the New York SAN FRANCISCO Association was discussed and marked interest was displayed in our plans for our get-together Our regular monthly stag dinner meeting at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on 4 Match was held at the Officers' Club, U. S. Naval 1949.

Station, Treasure Island, on 2 March 1949.

Ned Marbourg, 1917, President, presided.

The guest speaker of the day was Sir Alfred The attendance was 54, composed of 13 Zimmer, an outstanding British subject who is at present a guest of the United States as an guests and 41 alumni. Robert W. Clack, 1944, "exchange" professor at Trinity College, Hart- of The Radiation Laboratory at the University ford, Conn. Sir Alfred seleaed as the subject of California, had as his guest, Lt. Cdr. P. E. for his talk one of interest to all trained in the de Andrade, Brazilian Navy, a graduate of the art of National Defense, particularly those with Brazilian Naval Academy in the Class of 1939. a Naval appreciation of the problem. His sub- Raymond G. Payne, 1912, Col., USA-(Ret.), ject was "Sea Power Day After Tomorrow." had two distinguished guests—^Brig. Gen. H. F. This means the necessary power for the police Nichols, US A-(Ret.), USMA, 1911, and Col. control as well as the defense of peace through- Russell P. Tyler, USA- (Ret.).

Two out-of-town alumni were given a welout the world in the days following our current disrupted troubles with a certain country come. One was Capt. John C. Zahm, USN, in Eastern Europe and based on the assump- 1927, commanding USS NiS PiLLEAN, the lattion that we will then be in that period known est in oil tankers which is now undergoing as the "Atomic Age." Sir Alfred's talk was one overhaul at San Francisco Naval Shipyard. The of the most interesting we have heard in our many meetings in New York, and we have en- other was Cdr. Whitley Perkins, USN-(Ret. )^ joyed some of the best speakers available to- 1912, who resides at Point Pleasant, Brinnon, day. He summarized his talk as stating that "sea Wash., but who is now visiting San Francisco power" was "preventive medicine" while "air for a month. We were pleased to have Whitley power" is by its nature "active surgery." He bring with him his brother, Felton Perkins,, brought forth the essentialities of the preven- who prepped for USNA, 1923, but graduated, tive features in connection with the world's from California in 1925. control of "peace power." He mentioned how Our guest speaker was Admiral Charles M. the British had, through the 19th Century, carried this "peace power" but that from here Cooke, Jr., USN-(Ret.), 1910, Wartime Chief on such "peace powers" must be borne, backed of Staff to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, up, and substaotiated by the United States. and Postwar Commander, U.S. Naval Forces,.

The interest displayed in Sir Alfred's talk was Western Pacific. His subjea was "Crisis in. well represented by the applause which China."

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O. Carter, '05, New York • Glenn City, N. Y.

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B. Miller, '24, New York n Harold City, N. Y.

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F. Brown, '16, Annapolis, n LeonMaryland.

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IXTY-FOUR years of age. Married and living in Larchmont, New York. Appointed to Naval Academy from Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1901. Graduated 1905. Served four years on Asiatic Station, two on Atlantic, and almost two at Great Lakes Station. Resigned 1913 to become an engineer with The Linde Air Products Company. In April, 1917, appointed Consulting Engineer with Bureau of Steam Engineering, Navy Department. December, 1917, named Chairman U. S. Helium Board as additional duty. In 1919 rejoined The Linde Air Products Company, organized its Development Department and continued as Consulting Engineer to date.

Membership in many societies included trusteeships and presidencies of several technical societies, including the Compressed Gas Manufacturers' Association, the Chemical Equipment Manufacmring Association and others. Aided in organizing the Navy Industrial Association as First Vice President and Secretary and was one of twelve incorporators.

Served as trustee for three years.

In Naval Academy circles has been a member of the Alumni Association since graduation. Also an early member of the Naval Academy Association of New York and served as President in 1941-43.

Is a member of the Army and Navy Club, Washington, the Military Order of the Carabao, and the Larchmont Shore Club.

HAROLD B. MILLER

ORTY-SIX years of age. Married and liv- j ing in New York. Attended Westlake School for Boys and Polytechnic High School in Los Angeles, Calif. Appointed to Naval Academy from Tenth Distria of California in j 1920. Graduated June, 1924. Served two years 1 on the USS CALIFORNIA; took up flight training at Pensacola Naval Air Station, designated naval aviator in 1926 and served from then j until 1942 in many ships and on many stations both at home and abroad. In 1942 1 organized and served as head of the Training Literamre Section, Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy Dept., for year and a half, after which he reported for duty as Naval Attache for Air and Assistant Naval Attache for Air and Assistant Naval Attache at the American Embassy, London, England. Was Public Relations Officer for Fleet Admiral Nimitz, Pacific Ocean Area for a year after which assigned to the Navy Dept. in Washington as Director of Public Information. i

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Charles C. Slayton, '07, Annapolis, Maryland.

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Leicester N. Baker, '23, Chicago, Illinois.

For 1/ice-President, Western Area

D Edward F. Marbourg, '17, San Francisco, California.

For : '^rustee-at-large (Vote for four)

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York City, N. Y. Norman O. Wynkoop, '16, New n York City, N. Y. n John H. Falge, '12. San FranCisco, California.

Franklin A. Strohecker, '24, Seattle, Washington.

Claude C. Vickrey, '15, New York City, N. Y. William B. Jupp, '13, Plainfield, New Jersey.

Glenn O. Carter, '05, New York City, N. Y. D Robert B. Parker, '18, Washington, D. C. A. Q Arnold Brand, Jr., '14, Chicago, Illinois. n Charles W. Travis, '33, Annapolis, Maryland.

A. D. A. Crawford, '20, Annapolis, Maryland.

Hubert E. Strange, '26, Annapolis, Maryland.

Carl H. Jones, '14, Annapolis, Maryland.

Gustave A. Wolf, '39, Annapn olis, Maryland. n Kenneth Craig, '26, Annapolis, Maryland.

Walter H. Esworthy, '42, Annapolis, Maryland. n Henry H. Caldwell, '27, Annapolis, Maryland.

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Has written many magazine articles, as well as fiction.

Note further that only regular members can vote for the various nominees; if, therefore, you wish to have your vote counted as of 15 May 1949 be sure you have paid your National Association dues ($5.00) for 1 July 1948 to 30

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presidents, Frank Strohecker and Bert Cassels, miniamre gavels in commemoration of their services as presiding officers during 1947 and 1948.

Our guest speaker was Wes Hunter, Direaor of Public Relations for the Washington State Game Department. His highly entertaining discussion on Game Department problems and programs was both amusing and enlightening.

I think each one present gained a new and appreciative conception of the tremendous enterprise that is insuring that Washington State remains the happy hunting and fishing ground for an ever increasing number of sportsmen.

Mr. Hunter's cortmients on three films that were shown depicting the Department's propagation, planting and proteaion of fish, deer and elk were proof that its pubUc relations are in competent hands.

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President Bill Parker opened the regular meeting of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Seatde Branch, held at B.O.Q., Seattle Naval Base, Seatde, Washington, Wednesday, 9 February 1949, by explaining that the meeting was moved up two days from the regular date of the first Monday of the month in order that members attending other functions on that night might be on hand.

Following the address the meeting was adNew members and guests introduced were Frank List, '33; R. W. Frame, '44; Captain journed. In attendance were: C. H. Gillilan (SC), USN, guest of Comdr.

W. A. Wiley, '96; Howard H. Good, '12; Francis Christiansen and Capt. V. A. LeClair, A. R. Early, '14; Gordon Rowe, '18; D. A. (MC) USN, guest of Captain A. R. Early.

Frost, '21; W. R. Carter, '22; B. B. Cassels, The President reported that the Mutual '22; Robert R. Fox, Jr., '22; R. C. Scherrer, '22; Broadcasting Company was resuming its pro- E. T. Collins, '23; Harry A. Downs, '23; Ken gram "Who's Here at the Naval Academy" on Borgen, '24; John W. Brady, '24; Frank A. Friday, 4 February, at 3:30 P. M., Eastern Strohecker, '24; T. C. White, '25; John B. Standard Time. Frank Strohecker and Nick Farnsworth, '26; J. B. Danhoff, '27; C. F. PhilCarter volunteered to see if the program could lips, '29; R. O. Gilbert, '31; G. N. Stevenson, '32; Frank List, '33; George McKusick, '35; be broadcast by the local Mumal station.

A most interesting report was made by Jack W. E. Parker, '35; W. J. Colson, '40; E. L. Frost, chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Bush, '41; R. W. Frame, '44; C. D. Jewell, Jr., on a recent meeting in Seattle with McCoy '45; R. W. Puddicombe, '45; Comdr. F. M. Jones, '19, of Washington, D. C, who is chair- Christiansen, USN; Capt. C. H. Gillilan, (SC) man of the Naval Academy Foundation Schol- USN, and Mr. V. A. LeClair. arship Committee; members of the Branch Committee and several former Seattle High WASHINGTON, D. C. School football players. He gave evidence of Our second monthly luncheon in our new real progress by his committee in heading potential Navy stars to Annapolis. The work location was held on 17 February at the Armydone by the Foundation in granting scholar- Navy Club. This time it was in the private ships to deserving candidates was outlined and on the seventh floor but normally we shall meet we are pleased to learn of the accomplishments in the private dining room on the sixth floor. in that field. His report brought home to the We had an attendance of 67 with a spread members quite clearly what we, as individuals, from the Class of 1894 (three present) to can do to induce qualified officer material to the Class of 1947 (two present). Harry Hill choose a Navy career. gave us an interesting talk on the subjea of It gave every one present very real pleasure the National War College, of which he is the when President Parker presented the two past first president.

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Admiral Cooke attended all the great meetings of The Chiefs of Government of the Allied Powers at Casablanca, at the two meetings in Quebec, at Teheran, Cairo, Malta, Yalta and at Potsdam. His cortunand in the Western Pacific included the naval forces operating along the China Coast and ashore in China. With this background, he was in a position to exert a decisive influence on U.S. Naval operations.

He knew Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek very well and he had dealings with other Chinese leaders. It was a treat to listen to his logical exposition of the events which brought China to her present desperate condition.

Following the talk, the Admiral answered many questions about China.

The following alumni attended: W. H. Shea, '00; H. E. Kays, '05; E. D. Washburn, Jr., '06; R. A. White, '06; R. S. Edwards, '07; E. F. Buck, '08; Leo Lindley, 09; P. W. Northcroft, '09; C. M. Cooke, '10; R. C. Ryan, '10.

G. D. Murray, '11; E. L. Patch, '11; John Falge, '12; G. S. Gillespie, '12; R. G. Payne, '12; Whidey Perkins, '12; H. Watts Pillsbury, '13; E. F. Marbourg, '17; E. M. Senn, '17; S. T. Cloughley, Jimmie Harris, F. A. MacGurn, A. L. Main, G. C. Miller, W. F. Ramsey, '21.

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