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November, 1956

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Destroyer Detailing by Cdr. Francis C. Huntley

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Capitol Hill by Fred Lardner, '22

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Inside the Main Gate

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COVER—Stephen B. Luce, author of the Navy's first Seamanship book, founder of the Maritime Colleges, the Naval Training Stations and the Naval War Colleges and "Father" of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

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OUR NAVY Deluged with a welter of information about the capabilities of new weapons, the tools of war, the American public (and that includes Americans in uniform) understandably sometimes lose sight of the basic facts of geopolitics which underly the strategy and the concept of our nation's military forces. The public cannot be expected to support any branch of the service unless it understands and is convinced that that service definitely contributes to the welfare of the nation. The man in uniform is the one to whom others look for such information. It is the job of all of us to assure that uniformed does not mean uninformed.

Today's Navy is a tri-dimensional force, above the seas, on the seas, and under the seas, for peace, power, and progress. Here are the hard facts which make the Navy an element vital to our nation's existence: The Navy's job is to assure the United States free use of the seas in peace and in war.

This nation cannot exist in peace without free use of the seas. To support our industrial life, sea-borne carriers haul 100% of the tin. 100% of the rubber, 99% of the chrome, 99% of the manganese consumed in American factories. Those are but typical examples of our dependence upon overseas sources of raw materials.

This nation cannot survive a war without free use of the seas. To survive, we must carry the war to the enemy and support both our own forces and those of our allies. Presently, 62 nations, over one-half of the world's land area, depend upon seapower: seapower guaranteed by the United States Navy.

Only a naval force has complete mobility to strike an enemy anywhere in the world. Armies must be supported by seaborne supply lines; land-based aircraft must have protected overseas bases. A naval force can move immediately, anywhere to strike an enemy at sea or ashore.

We need all three: sm Army, a Navy, and an Air Force, to protect ourselves and join with our allies. But in order to deploy our Army and our Air Force, we must have a strong Navy to assure the support upon which the other two rely.

Conclusion.' Simply this: The necessity for maintaining the freedom of the seas is more important today than ever before.

The methods of doing this may change, but the importance of our tri-dimensional supremacy remains fundamental. The Secretary of the Navy understands this, the Chief of Naval Operations understands this, the Chief of Information understands this, and right down the line, every man in the Navy should understand this. The responsibility of seeing that they do understand this cannot be delegated.

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In every sense, the U.S.S. Canberra belongs to the electronic age.

Its electrical system could supply a city of 50,000 people. Its electronically guided missiles, known as TERRIERS, are among the world's most lethal anti-aircraft weapons. These are designed to intercept aircraft at ranges and altitudes far beyond those of conventional anti-aircraft guns.

The Canberra's crew of 76 officers and 1,241 enlisted men are trained and inspired to make the ship a tremendous fighting unit as well as a historic departure in naval operations.

RCA is proud to have had a part in equipping this great ship, by providing electronic equipment and systems that represent the most advanced thinking in navigation, communications and fire control.

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STEPHEN B. LUCE CLASS OF 1846

Educator of the Navy Founder of the Maritime Colleges NOTE : This article is based on a lecture given recently before the Munson Institute of Maritime History at Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Conn.

Who was Stephen B. Luce? This question might even be asked by Shipmate readers. Luce was one of the Navy's greats, but his greatness had no chance to demonstrate itself in war. Therefore he is little known today, almost forgotten. His contributions to his country and to the profession of arms and of the sea were many and far-reaching but they were in such fields as education and organization where fame for a military man is not eacily gained.

Luce entered the Navy as a midshipman in 1841, four years before the Naval Academy was established. He retired as a rear admiral in 1889 but was on active duty thereafter for many years. He died in 1917 at the age of ninety.

In his younger days, Luce made a major contribution to the pattern of education at the Naval Academy. He wrote the first standard textbook on seamanship and he edited a book of naval songs. He founded the maritime colleges, the naval training system and the Naval W a r College. He wrote the first article in the Proceedings of the U. S. Naval Institute and twentyfive more. He was President of that activity for eleven years. He started Alfred Thayer Mahan on a distinguished career for it was he who invited that officer to give the series of lectures that became the books on the Influence of Sea Power.

Finally, Luce had a major part in creating the present organization of the Navy Department. This organization has stood the test of two major wars without material change. For thirty years, from 1881 to 1911, contemporary with the modern Navy's growth, he fought for a Department organized to direct the fleets as well as to provide for them. His efforts finally succeeded when the office of the Chief of Naval Operations was created in 1915.

The contributions of Stephen B. Luce, however, cannot be measured in tangible terms. He spent a lifetime urging officers to think about the primary purpose of their profession—war—and to train their men for it. He saw strategy as clearly as most officers see a weapon or a ship. He defined better than anyone else has since the relations that ought to exist between the military man and his government. Luce lived for fifty years after the Civil War, and in that long period he was able to bring about a revolution in naval thinking.

Luce was a philosopher who was always putting his thoughts on paper. He did this in articles for periodicals and in letters to friends in high places. This gave him N O V E M B E R ,

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Stephen B. Luce in 1861. an influence in his own time which enabled him to make a lasting impression on the American scene. However, it also contributed to his being forgotten when the men who knew him passed on. He never took the time to compose his thoughts into book form as Mahan did, and he refused to write an autobiography. So his message is not readily available today on library shelves. It must be searched for in unpublished letter collections, and in uncatalogued periodicals. Only one biography of him has been published, that by Admiral Albert Cleaves, in 1925.

Luce was undoubtedly the most learned man that the American military professions have produced, Mahan included. His learning was not of the specialized kind that we see so much of today but a vast and comprehensive synthesis. Following the references in his writings is a liberal education in itself. His knowledge of Shakespeare was as extensive as any authority on the Bard, and once this got him into trouble. He was Commander of the North Atlantic Squadron in 1887 when the Secretary of the Navy made him rescind an important order which he had issued. When a newspaper reporter asked for comment on this, he smiled and unwisely quoted a passage from King Lear: "Behold the great image of authority.

A dog's obeyed in office."

The Secretary preserved the newspaper clipping and today it can be found in his papers.

Luce was first and foremost a teacher.

He saw the solutions to social and economic problems not in machines, but in

better education of people. All his life he taught, he lectured, he wrote, he established schools. His students were midshipmen, apprentices, junior officers, senior officers, the Navy and the Merchant Marine as a whole. He was not adverse to giving advice to the civil heads of government, a service which was not always appreciated.

The story of his founding of the Maritime Colleges only will be told here plus some brief reference to his other contributions in maritime education.

Luce was born in Albany, New York, in 1827. His father moved soon after to Washington, D. C , which Luce considered his home until he settled his own family in Newport, Rhode Island, during the Civil War. From then on, that city was his home.

His loyalty to Newport sometimes transcended his cold logic. It was not by accident that the first naval training station was established there, or that the War College is still there. Luce always insisted that Narragansett Bay had the potential for a great Naval base. One has only to look at the_ harbor today to see how valid was his claim.

Luce entered the Navy as a midshipman in 1841, at the age of fourteen. His first six years were spent in two of the finest ships of the last days of sail, the frigate CONGRESS and the 74-gun line-of-battle ship COLUMBUS. These cruises made a lasting impression on him. To the end of his days, he insisted that training in sail was the only way to make real seamen. In the COLUMBUS, Luce had a small part in Commodore Biddie's unsuccessful attempt in 1846 to open Japan. Biddle's mistakes in dealing with the Japanese provided excellent lessons from which Commodore Perry profited fully seven years later.

After his cruise in the COLUMBUS, Luce spent a year at the Naval Academy. This was the only formal education he ever had.

His next two cruises were in the sailing ships ViNCENNES and JAMESTOWN. Luce had no experience with steam before the Civil War. While in the VINCENNES he did request furlough to go into the merchant service but this was refused. Between these cruises he spent three profitable years in the Coast Survey under John N. Maffitt, an outstanding hydrographer and later a Confederate cruiser commander, second in fame only to Raphael Semmes.

The Seamanship Book

This brings Luce up to 1860 and on duty at the Naval Academy. He is thirty-three years of age, and from now on his life takes on a new pattern. He already had a reputation for being a smart officer—from then on he was to be a progressive one. His progressiveness was not in those areas where we normally think of progress being

PRACTICING FURLING ON THE MONKEY-YARD.

In Schoolship, USS St. Marys. made in the Navy at that time—steam propulsion, high-powered ordnance, and armor.

Luce directed his entire efforts to the improvement of sea-going people.

With the exception of two and a half years in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Luce spent from 1860 to 1868 at the Naval Academy. The Navy had no standard text on seamanship or on the construction and rigging of ships prior to 1862.

Knowledge of these arts was passed along like folklore. This method sufficed when midshipmen were trained in ships and were required to keep journals about everything that went on about them. These journals were kept as personal reference books. It was impossible to use such a system for instructing midshipmen at a school like the Naval Academy.

Luce went to work to solve this problem and the result was a seamanship textbook that was used until 1901. This book had its inception in a letter Luce wrote in February 1861 to the Commandant of Midshipmen. In it he proposed a plan by which traditional knowledge would be collected from various sources and then be incorporated into a text by a board of qualified officers.

The Civil W a r killed Luce's plan. When he himself did get started on the book a year later, it had to be, as he admitted in the preface, a compilation of material taken from other sources, especially from the British authoritative work on Seamanship,

by G. S. Nares. Such borrowing was possible in those days before copyright, but it was to plague Luce some years later when the international copyright movement was on. His book was pointed to as an example of American plagiarism of British literature. Luce never answered these charges except on one occasion when_ he left the harbor of Alexandria, sailing his ship aback and going astern through the whole British Fleet!

This first edition of the Seamanship was immediately popular and he considerably enlarged the edition of 1863. He completely rewrote that of 1866. Subsequent printings were edited by younger officers under Luce's supervision. By the turn of the century, however, sails had disappeared entirely from men-of-war and it was time for a new text. Luce's work, therefore, was replaced in 1901 by the present Knight's Modern Seamanship, which has gone through twelve editions. Both books were published by Van Nostrand, who is now getting out one on airmanship. Luce started a very profitable business for his pubHsher.

Navy's Personnel Problems In the Civil War

the grog ration was stopped in 1862. Pay was low and clothing costs high. Prize money was a delusion. Only a few lucky ones received it. Worst of all, men had to be retained long after their enlistments had expired because there were no replacements for them.

The situation with respect to officers was somewhat better. The expansion of the Navy required a large number of Volunteer officers who would be called Reserves today.

These came from ocean-going ships and from river steamers. The Federal government was fortunate to have this large pool of potential officers and the Union Navy could not have performed its great task without them. Nevertheless, these men as a group had severe limitations. Many could not command men. Others could not be trusted with property or responsibihty.

Many were not qualified to handle the new and relatively fast steam vessels and their errors in judgment were costly. All were uneducated.

Early Efforts for Merchant Marine Improvement

Luce, in his characteristic manner, had a plan for rectifying these conditions. It was The other incident during the Naval to have an apprentice system for the Navy Academy period which is of interest here and maritime schools, something like the was the Midshipmen's Practice Cruise dur- Naval Academy, for those aspiring to be ing the summer of 1863. The frigate officers in the Merchant Marine. He proMACEDONIAN, Luce's first command, visited posed both in a letter to the Assistant SecPlymouth and Portsmouth, England, and retary of the Navy, Gustavus Fox. He Cherbourg, France. He took this oppor- wrote unsigned articles on the subject for tunity to inspect naval and merchant marine the then new Army and Navy Journal. He facilities in these ports. The French Navy talked and wrote letters to many people, was in a remarkable renaissance at the time, especially to Army general officers, who due mainly to the efforts of Prince de had been powerful politicians and business Joinville, the third son of King Louis m.en in civil life. One who gave attentive Philippe. The English had met this French ear was General Edward A. Molineau, an challenge to her supremacy and by the time energetic New York merchant, who worked of the MERRIMAC-MONITOR fight, both coun- closely with Luce after the war in getting tries had several ironclads. They also had the Maritime schools started. He deserves good operating maritime organization and much credit for Luce's eventual success. efficient training systems. Luce was impressed by what Britain had done in trainThe naval hero, dynamic David Dixon ing merchant marine personnel. The first Porter, became superintendent of the AcadBritish Act for improving safety at sea and for having seafaring people qualified for the new age of steam was passed in 1843.

The strict requirements of this law created the need for schoolships, and Luce carefully inspected two of these, the CONWAY and WORCESTER. He wrote a comprehensive re-

port on what he saw, and he used this as source material for his latter writings on this subject.

Shortly after this Luce went to command a monitor and then a gunboat operating on the South Atlantic coast. The inadequacy of the enlisted personnel and of some of the officers of the Union Navy at the time was painfully evident to him. Characteristically, he decided to do something about it.

The shortsighted policy with respect to seamen during the Civil War is almost unbelievable today. Recruiting for the Union .\rmies was done by the states and regiments were raised locally, often with the help of bounties. The Navy recruited direct by its old methods. Such methods could not compete with the Army system and many qualified sailors and fishermen enlisted as soldiers while warships often were delayed for lack of men. Later, when the draft came, no provision was made for the exemption of seamen. A man-of-war's man could be drafted into the Army while on shore liberty. The city of Gloucester, Massachusetts, from which 400 men had enlisted in the Navy, rightly protested when it received no credit for these volunteers in its draft quotas. These conditions were STEPHEN B. LUCE IN 1841, five years not corrected until 1864. before he came to the Naval Academy as Service in the Navy held few attractions one of the "oldsters." This is a photograph for seamen. Blockade duty was arduous and of a painting by Alexander James, now in boring, liberty ashore was infrequent, and the Superintendent's Quarters.

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emy after the Civil War. Porter selected Luce as Commandant of iMidshipmen. Luce was busy the first year with the reorganization and building program which Porter was carrying out and he could do little about his Merchant Marine project.

However, late in 1866, he started on it again in earnest. He addressed a circular letter to a number of prominent men in which he proposed "establishing a nautical college where young men who desire to become officers of the commercial marine would obtain a knowledge of practical seamanship, steam, discipline, and such knowledge of maritime law and the laws of Marine Insurance as appertains to their duties." He also proposed a system of accountability whereby a master before assuming the great responsibility of command "would show a passing certificate of a board of examiners and a fair record of service."'

The letter went on to state: "It is confidently believed that under such a system the character of the American ^Mercantile Marine would be greatly elated, the best interests of the maritime community subserved and a material decrease affected in the losses now so common of life and property by marine disaster. In event of foreign war there should be furnished a large body of educated men to meet the emergencies of a suddenly expanded Navy."

Luce received many enthusiastic responses from such people as Robert Bennett Forbes, the colorful maritime figure of the time, from Senator Sumner of Massachusetts and from the Secretary of the Treasury, under whom matters of this nature came in those days. The Secretary said that it would be brought to the attention of Congress.

Gideon Welles, the Secretary of the Navy, addressed a letter to Congress on this subject also, although admitting that it did not come within the purview of the Navy Department. One can see the hand of Luce in this letter.

Luce did have a precedent for his nautical school idea. A movement by farseeing people to improve the opportunities for higher education in the Western States resulted in the famous Morrill Act of July 2, 1862, establishing the land grant colleges. This

ROBERT L. PHYTHIAN, 1856, first Superintendent of the New York State Maritime Academy, 1875, and Superintendent of the Naval Academy, 1890 to 1894.

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law provided "for the endowment, support, and maintenance of at least one College in each State to teach branches as relate to agriculture and the mechanic arts . . . and including military tactics . . . in order to proniote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions of life." This was the start of the A&M Colleges and many of our great State Universities. This act was amended by one of July 28, 1866, which authorized the detail of Army officers as instructors at the colleges for the purpose of "promoting a knowledge of military science in the United States." This was the beginning of the present R.O.T.C, used by all services.

Luce could see no reason why it was not as important to encourage a knowledge of the nautical sciences among the young men of the coastal states. However, he was forced to suspend his activities again in 1868, when he left the Academy for three years of sea duty. Efforts for the improvement of conditions in the merchant marine went on while he was gone. A law was enacted on February 28, 1871, "to provide for better security of life on board vessels LUCE AS COMMANDANT of Midshippropelled wholly or in part by steam." This men in 1866 when he started his drive for the Maritime Colleges. law required that masters, mates, and engineers of steam vessels should show their qualifications before a Board of Steamboat Inspectors. This Board functioned until of the school. Fifteen years later, Phythian 1942 when this duty was assigned to the was to become Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

Coast Guard.

The New York State Nautical School Luce returned from sea duty in 1872, and was ordered to the Boston Navy Yard. started functioning in January, 1875, and the Duty at a Navy Yard then was more of a ST. MARY'S started on her first cruise in sinecure than a serious occupation so the June of that year. The school has been energetic Luce had plenty of time to devote going since. Later it was called the Marito his projects. He immediately got started time Academy and now it is a Maritime on them. He did not like the Act of 1871, College. A similar school was started in did not think it was inclusive enough to be San Francisco about the same time but did effective. It did not require the law to be not last long. Other schools were subseadministered by experienced seamen, it did quently established at Boston, Philadelphia, not include sailing vessels, and it did not again in California, and at Castine, Maine. provide for nautical schools. He drew up The Pennsylvania Maritime Academy cona proposed bill to amend the act. "This bill tinued until just before World War II. called for the examination of all masters Those in Maine, Massachusetts, New York and mates, and the issuing to them of certi- and CaHfornia are still in existence. Another ficates of competency. It proposed that the tribute to Luce's far-sighted thinking is the S. Maritime Academy at King's Point.

Secretary of the Treasury maintain a U. description of the early New York School registry of seamen, and that the Secretary A can be found in Harper's Magazine, Vol. of the Navy be authorized to loan ships and 59 (1879), pp. 340-349. The article is detail officers for Public Marine Schools. entitled "The Nautical Schoolship, St. It would require that all ships in foreign Mary's." service take a certain number of boys to be instructed in the seaman's trade.

Luce's official connection with the maritime schools ended in 1875, but he retained M a r i t i m e Colleges S t a r t e d his interest in them all his life. His effecLuce was unable to get his bill introduced tive pen was always ready to help the at the time, although practically all of its officers and officials charged with the features were eventually enacted into law. schools' operations. He assisted in getting His previous labors, however, were already the training ship NEWPORT for the New bearing fruit. In 1873, the New York State York School, as the replacement for the legislature passed a law authorizing the ST. MARY'S when that vessel became unBoard of Education of the City and County serviceable after more than 20 years. He of New York to "Provide and maintain a was not successful in another case. The nautical school in the said city for the edu- needs of the expanding Navy forced the cation and training of pupils in the science Department about 1900 to order retired and practice of Navigation." The New York officers to the schoolships. It ceased to deCity authorities wrote to the Naval Acad- tail officers to this duty altogether in 1908. emy for assistance.

Luce tried to prevent this. He was afraid The superintendent at the time, John L. that the schoolships would lose the prestige Worden of MONITOR fame, recommended of public vessels of the United States if Luce. The New York people then asked they were not commanded by officers Luce to prepare a prospectus for the school ordered directly by the Navy Department. and to draw up a bill which would provide Since 1908 retired officers have been emfor Federal assistance. Luce's bill, which ployed directly by the states, and we know provided for the loan of ships and the detail now that Luce's fears were groundless. of officers, was introduced at the next session of Congress, and became a law on June Luce's O t h e r Accomplishments 20, 1874. Luce recommended the sailing So much for the maritime schools. ship ST. MARY'S as a schoolship and brought Another of Luce's efforts while at Boston her to New York in December, 1874. He must be mentioned. He tried to get a comwas also instrumental in having Commander bined school of naval architecture and Robert L. Phythian, Class of 1856, who had marine engineering started at Massachusetts been with him at the Naval Academy as an Institute of Technology. His correspondence instructor, appointed the first superintendent {Continued on page 48)

DESTROYER DETAILING ^kai Make, ^li^m J^aaal Jleade^l

By Cdr. Francis C. Huntley The DD desk is responsible, under the "Destroyers are the best training ground in the Navy for a young officer," said Cdr. Chief of Naval Personnel, for getting offiJ. J. Haffey, Jr. Commander Haffey had cers into those type ships over which they just reported aboard in BuPers, and was have cognizance. To do so properly, the being keyed in on the desk he was to take needs of the ship must constantly be kept in mind. One method of finding out particuover.

"The destroyer is the fast moving Navy," lars of a ship's officer requirements is by to the commanding officer, or type said Cdr. W. B. Woodson, Jr. Commander letters Woodson was about to be relieved by Com- commander. mander Haffey.

"We try to keep the talent distributed The officers were discussing the work of equally," Commander Woodson said. "For the "destroyer desk" in the Bureau, or, example, a letter will tell a DD captain technically speaking, the Small Combatant that we are sending such and such an offiPlacement desk (Pers B1123), a part of the cer to him. We'll know that the captain Afloat Placement Section of the Officer has a gunnery department vacancy. W e try to send him an officer who has had previous Distribution Division. gunnery experience, or has gone to gunnery The destroyer desk handles DD, DDE, school. Once he gets in the ship, of course, DE, DER, DDR, and other types, as well it is up to the commanding officer to place as mine craft and PC's. As is natural, these him where he sees fit." activities are overseen by former (and fu"Then," Commander Woodson continued, ture) destroyermen. Over 600 ships and staffs are manned by the DD desk, with "we'll often get a letter from a skipper. He orders going out on an average of 20 to 30 may tell us that we sent him a so-called each working day. A peak day, such as after engineering officer, and remind us that just a holiday, will sometimes see 50 officers because someone has graduated from college with a major in sales engineering, that being reassigned.

Commander Haffey has just come from hardly makes him an engineer." In short, being skipper of U S S FRANK KNOX detailing is not always easy.

(DDR-742), and Commander Woodson will "We received one letter from a skipper by now have taken command of U S S asking us not to send him any more 'bunk RADFORD (DDE-446). Between the two, type' officers," Commander Woodson said they can answer almost any questions con- with a smile. "And we sympathize with the cerning assignment to destroyer and small CO.—after all, the DD types are a chalcombatant craft duty you can think of. lenging opportunity for a young officer, and

CDR. WALTER B. WOODSON, USN, explaining the BuPers Destroyer Desk's records to his relief, Cdr. John J. Haffey, Jr., USN. Both of these officers were graduated from the Naval Academy in 1942.

he must immediately take responsibility, and even go into a key billet aboard ship. He can't do that from a bunk."

Each command is looked at as a problem in itself. Training of officers is expected, and a polished operations officer, for instance, rarely is supplied to any ship. But by shifting officers from billet to billet within the ship, a high point of training is reached. "A DD officer can perform any job, we always say," Commander Woodson stated.

The DD desk officers also brought out the fact that a career officer can spend his most profitable years in destroyers. Destroyer duty is good duty for promotion.

To take a hypothetical case, a young officer can be assigned to a head of a department in a destroyer. As he goes up in rank he can get to be executive officer of a D E ; on a squadron staff; then to command of a DD, and up to Division Commander, Squadron Commander, Flotilla Commander. He can go still higher, to some such post as ComDesLant. It need not be pointed out that he can also get to be CNO. It is not a coincidence that the present Chief of Naval Operations, the previous two CNOs, the present Chief of Naval Personnel and the present Superintendent of the Naval Academy spent many years in destroyers.

Although it may not seem so to him, the hypothetical young career officer occasionally gets shore duty. At the beginning of his career a young officer hearing the term "shore duty" may ask "What's that ?"; but he will get it, bye and bye.

Commander Woodson's own career is typical of destroyermen. He first went to one of the old four-pipers. Then to a 2100tonner as gunnery officer, then as executive officer. Then as exec in another ship. Then to fleet training and back to a D E as skipper. To War College, to BuPers, and now, once again, to a destroyer, as commanding officer.

The officers assigned by the DD desk are not pulled out of a hat. The rank desk, in conjunction with career planning, "fingers" an officer who is then made available to DDs. The DD desk keeps a "slate" for each ship and makes the assignments from it.

The "slate" of each ship shows every billet, names the officer in the billet, gives details as to time on board, and so on. A very quick picture of the officer status of any of the 600-odd ships under the DD desk can be had by looking over the slate.

When the two commanders at the DD desk were asked what they would do if a ship needed an engineering officer and they had none to send, they answered in unison: "We'll send them an officer, they'll make an engineer out of him." Destroyers, we were told, make up the "Can Do Navy."

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Security wage credits of $160 per month to military personnel for two periods of service: September 16, 1940, to July 24, 1947, called the World War II period; and July 25, 1947, to December 31, 1956, called the post-World War II period.

A retired member who served on active duty during the World War II or the postWorld War II period may be eligible for Social Security military wage credits provided that no monthly benefit payable to you by the Navy or some other Federal agency is based in whole or in part on the same period of service.

A retired officer's pay is considered to be based on the World War II or the postSecurity as applied to the military has been World War II period if any part of his put out by the Department of the Army. service in the particular period was used It is entitled Circular 608-18, and we hope to establish eligibility for, or to compute you can get a copy of it. It should be made the amount of, his retired pay. To explain a Defense Department pamphlet, and dis- further, if any of his active service in one of these periods was used to make up the tributed generally.

Social Security had an application to minimum number of years to qualify him retired personnel before enactment of the for retired pay, or was included in the 1956 amendments to the Social Security multiple of years used to compute the amount of his retired pay, he cannot be .A.ct. granted wage credits for any service in Many retired Service members are now that particular period. drawing their retired pay and Social Security retirement pay, the latter based on the Since quite a few retired officers are $160 monthly gratuitous credit based on readers of this magazine, and since it is years of active military service. believed that many retired officers eligible Amendments to the Social Security Act for Social Security do not know this, some prior to those of 1956 granted free Social examples are given here:

To some members of the Uniformed Services and their wives, the Survivor Benefits Act (Public Law 881) may be misleading.

In effect, it is insurance for survivors against death of the member when such death occurs in the years of active duty or from a cause resulting from active duty.

When the member is retired, the P.L. 881 program no longer applies to him.

You may say that this is generally understood, but correspondence to the departments indicates that it is not. Apparently some members believe the benefits of this law are applicable after retirement. Actually, the only benefits of the law applicable after retirement are those provided by the Social Security Act. The Social Security benefits are well worth while, since they will provide additional income in the old age of the officer and his w-ife and assure the wife some income after the member's Retired Pay Based on Years of Service death, and also a small death payment Officer, warrant officer or enlisted person retired with less than 29J^ years' active The only survivor benefit program appliservice. Retired pay computed on years of cable to retired personnel is that provided service. by the Contingency Option Act, Public Law 239. This law, enacted in August, 1953, provides government-financed insurance for Officer, warrant officer or enlisted person retired personnel. It is true that this insurcompleted 293^ years' active service after ance is lower-priced than any commercial 24 July 1947 and subsequently served on insurance available to retired personnel, but active duty. Retired pay computed on it is still so high-priced that only about oneyears of service. tenth of retired personnel decided to take Officer, warrant officer or enlisted person advantage of it, and the percentage of active completed 2 9 ^ years' active service prior duty members signing to come under the to 25 July 1947 and served on active duty program after retirement is only slightly during period between 25 July 1947 and higher.

31 December 1956, and retired under a law which does not require a minimum of All this means that the Uniformed Serv30 years' active service. Retired pay comice member still needs life insurance, govputed on years of service. ernment or commercial, or both. The military departments and the Veterans Admin- Officer, warrant officer or enlisted person completed 30 years' active service within istration will inform Service members resix months after 24 July 1947 and retired garding the changes made in GI insurance under a law which requires a minimum by the Survivor Benefits Act. VA Fact of 30 years' active service. Retired pay Sheet IS-6 explains this law and its insurcomputed on years of service. ance provisions. The Veterans Administration prefers that you get this pamphlet from one of its field offices.

The Defense Department has printed a pamphlet entitled. Protecting Your Family, Officer, warrant officer or enlisted person completed 2 9 ^ years' active service prior explaining the Survivor Benefits Act, into 25 July 1947, and served on active duty cluding Government life insurance, and also and received a promotion during period dealing with the Dependents' Medical Care between 25 July 1947 and 31 December Act. Copies of this pamphlet are being 1956. Retired pay computed on.years of widely distributed to Service members. Its service. official description, in case you want to write for it, is DOD Pam. 6-3.

Another pamphlet, Buying Life Insurance, designed as a guide for members of the Retired Pay Based on W o r l d W a r I Service Armed Forces who desire to purchase commercial life insurance, has just been printed Officer of the Regular Establishment with service prior to 12 November 1918 and and can be obtained through unit insurance active duty service between 16 September counselors.

1940 and 31 December 1956, who voluntarily retired under provisions of Act of The R e t i r e d a n d Social Security 31 July 1935, as amended, and whose reProbably the most complicated part of tired pay was not initially computed on the Social Security Act is its application to years of service or recomputed on years retired members of the Uniformed Services. of service under Career Compensation Act of 1 October 1949. Retired pay calcuBefore going into this, we would like to lated at 75% of base pay. say that the best study, so far, of Social N O V E M B E R ,

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N O T ELIGIBLE : Retired pay is computed on all years of service up to 2 9 ^ years.

Therefore, all individual's service in social security periods is used in computing his retired pay.

N O T E L I G I B L E : Although the additional period of service is not used in computation of retired pay, retired pay is computed on a portion of service after 24 July 1947.

E L I G I B L E : Retired pay is computed on 29j4 years' service which was completed prior to 25 July 1947. Eligible for wage credits for period of service after 24 July 1947.

N O T E L I G I B L E : Since the individual completed 29J/2 years of service before 25 July 1947, the amount of his retired pay is not based on service after 24 July 1947.

However, since the entire 30 years of service must be completed before he is eligible for retirement, service after 24 July 1947 is used in establishing eligibility for retired pay.

E L I G I B L E : Retired pay is computed on years of service and on the pay of the individual's advanced grade. It has been previously ruled that an increase in retired pay as a result of a promotion after 24 July 1947 is a bar to eligibility for social security military wage credits. This ruling has been reversed. Application previously disapproved should be resubmitted.

E L I G I B L E : Years of service not used to establish eligibility for, or to compute the amount of, retired pay. Retired pay calculated at 75% of base pay regardless of years of service.

Retired Pay Based on Physical Disability

Officer or warrant officer served on active duty between 16 September 1940 and 31 December 1956. Retired pay computed on percentage of disability.

E L I G I B L E : Years of service not used to establish eligibility for, or to compute the amount of, retired pay.

We are indebted to the publishers of the Retired Army Personnel Bulletin, DA Pamphlet 600-1, for the above information.

The information above leaves out one simple case, that of a retired officer who completed 30 years of service prior to July 25, 1947, and then continued to serve in the post-World War II period.

That this matter is not fully understood is illustrated by the Social Security Administration itself. In the last issue we referred to a pamphlet. The Rights of Servicemen and Veterans Under the Social Security Law, OASI-1956-3. This pamphlet speaks of Social Security wage credits for active duty between September 15, 1940, and January 1, 1957. However, the explanation treats this period as one period. "If you were on active duty in the military or naval forces of the United States between September 15, 1940, and January 1, 1957," the pamphlet states, in part, "you are entitled to social security wage credits of $160 for each month of active duty, provided—Monthly benefits are not payable by the military organization or by another Federal agency based in whole or in part on the same period of military service."

authority to increase the number of Regular Navy officers in each grade who may be assigned to limited duty service. Also, more Navy doctors and dentists would be promoted to captain and commander.

If Social Security people do not understand the law any better than this (and they still recommend this pamphlet), Service members had better get their information from their own departments.

Career Legislation

The biggest single piece of legislation to improve career service coming up in the next Congress will be a bill to increase pay.

One can only guess, at this time, how officers will fit into this program.

Representatives of the Cordiner Committee have been talking to Service members in various parts of the country, and various recommendations have been made to the committee.

It appears almost certain that pay and allowances for senior flag and general officers will be increased. Of course, these men deserve more pay, but the big problem is to retain young officers in the Services.

One way of retaining younger officers is to give credit for cadet-midshipman-ROTC service for purposes of longevity pay. It seems inevitable that this subject will finally get the attention it deserves in the next Congress.

According to reports, the Cordiner Committee has been studying data showing that, since 1908, officers' pay, translated into purchasing power, has increased only 50 per cent, while the purchasing power of enlisted personnel has increased 800 per cent.

This sounds as though the committee is considering the possibility of a general pay hike for officers.

There will be a big drive in the 8Sth Congress to increase pay for the Government's civilian employees, and this may broaden the present concept of a pay increase for the military.

Separate bills to improve career service by improving promotion will be introduced.

For instance, the Navy plans to seek permanent authority to promote ensigns and Marine Corps second lieutenants after 18 months' service. The Navy also wants

Academy Appointments

As agent for the Defense Department, the Navy is preparing legislation to make various changes in the system of appointments to the Service academies.

Under terms of this legislation, there would be an increase in the number of appointees from the enlisted ranks. Regular and Reserve, and Presidential appointments would be increased to 211.

The Defense Department is planning to ask authority to make appointments in possessions, territories, and foreign countries, as follows: Canal Zone: one additional appointment each year to each academy from this area; Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa: one appointment each year from these areas as a whole; Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico: would have six appointments every four years to the Naval Academy; friendly nations : 17 appointments each year, 10 to the Naval Academy and 7 to the Military and Air Force Academies.

cost has been much higher. This is a huge amount to take out of a widow's income. It makes one almost ill worrying about it.

Last year, only $8 of the $365 was paid by the Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurance which costs me $110 per year. I never realized until I became a widow what cheap medical care we had as a Navy family."

It is probable that Congress will wait a while, as two years or more, before considering a civilian health insurance plan for dependents of retired officers and dependent survivors of active duty members. The reason given for the proposed delay is to see how civilian insurance health protection works out for dependents of active duty members.

Insurance health protection for dependents of retired members and survivors might well have been a must in the original legislation. Defense Department officials point out that it would lessen the trend among retired people and survivors to settle in areas where military medical facilities are available but housing is limited.

Admiral Burke's Suggestion Starts Navy Wives Club

Robert Montgomery, the actor, producer, and special consultant to President Eisenhower, is scheduled as the principal speaker at the 20 November meeting of the Navy Officers' Wives Club of Washington, D. C. This is a new club, formed at the suggestion of Admiral Arleigh Burke, Chief of Naval Operations. According to reports, numerous naval officers in the Washington Foreign appointments are now limited to area complained to Admiral Burke that 20 from Canada and the American Repub- their wives were complaining to them that they had no Navy Club in the District of lics and four from the Philippines.

Columbia to join. There are several other Navy Officers' Wives Clubs in the area, Aspects of Medical Care but each represents some certain bureau or Many inquiries have been directed to installation.

Washington, including some to this corMrs. Arleigh Burke is Honorary Presirespondent, regarding care of nervous and mental disorders and chronic diseases under dent of the new club, and Mrs. E. T. the new Dependents' Medical Care Act. Wooldridge, wife of VAdm. E. T. WooldAnalyses of the law have stated, perhaps ridge, Commandant of the National War too loosely, that these disorders will not be College, is President. This club, called the N O W Club for short, takes in as associate treated. members wives of retired Navy officers, But here is the actual law on the subject. widows of Navy officers, commissioned Section 102(g) (2) of Public Law 569: women of the Navy, and wives of officers "Hospitalization under this section is not of other Services on duty with the Navy. authorized dependents for nervous and For further information on the subject, mental disorders, chronic diseases, or elec- write Mrs. Robert B. Early, wife of Capt. tive medical and surgical treatments, except Robert B. Early, USN, Hunting Tower that the Secretary of Defense, after con- East, -Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Early is the sultation with the Secretary of Health, Edu- club's publicity officer. cation, and Welfare, by regulation may provide in special and unusual cases for hospitalization of not to exceed twelve months =1 for dependents for such disorders or such diseases, or for such treatments."

There is little doubt that many such cases will be treated as well as possible. The scope of such treatments is expected to be defined by regulation.

Here is part of a letter from a Navy widow: "According to Shipmate, a widow with children would only be entitled to medical care on the base, under the new medical care law. This would be no help at all. I wouldn't think of driving 20 miles to a doctor I know nothing about, probably seeing a different doctor each time, with a seriously ill child. A good medical insurance plan would be wonderful for us. The civilian plans come too high and do not cover very much. Last year, I spent about $365 for insurance, drugs, and office calls. "This was only for minor illnesses. Some years the

LESS TOLD NAVY TALES

—^' The Navy has always been proud of the fact that it is a profession in which son often follows father, generation after generation. It is also a profession where for long periods rewards must come in other forms than promotion.

Back in the middle of the last century when promotion was only by seniority and there was no retirement, promotion had practically stopped. So the following exchange was able to take place.

Midshipman of the Watch: "Daddy, who has the deck?"

Junior Officer of the Watch: "Your Granddaddy."

S H I P M A T E

INSIDE THE MAIN GATE LIEUTENANT STARTS FIRST CLASS LECTURE SERIES A special lecture on international affairs for the midshipmen of the new first class was held on 17 September 1956. The speaker was Lt. ST.A.NSFIELD TURNER, '47, from the Politico-Military Policy Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. The Superintendent, in introducing Lieutenant Turner, told the midshipmen that it was unlikely that they would be addressed soon again by a lecturer with so few stripes. He then predicted that they would not have a more stimulating lecture or more challenging speaker. The audience agreed throughout.

With the aid of some excellent charts.

Lieutenant Turner explained the relationship necessary between diplomacy and military pow-er. He explained the arrangements in our governmental structure which assures that this relationship is maintained.

He pointed out that the great asset of the United States in today's world situation is the Navy's ability to apply the military principle of freedom of action through its inherent mobility and flexibility. This freedom of action permits the Navy to show force where needed and, by visits of friendship, to give assurance to people beset by Communism.

aired this fall and winter, but due to filming schedules, the Academy series will probably be shown in the spring.

NOTRE DAME PROFESSOR DOING NAVAL RESEARCH AT ACADEMY Dr. Marshall Smelser has recently arrived at the U. S. Naval Academy to do research in the field of Naval History under the auspices of the James Forrestal Fellowships. These Fellowships have been awarded for the past five years and are intended to organize the field of Naval History as an aid to better understanding of current and future problems of national defense. Dr. Smelser's research field will cover the congressional history of Naval policy leading up to the foundation of the Department of the Navy and he has tentatively given his topic the title of "Federalist Thinking on the Value of Sea Power to the Security, Stability, and Prosperity of the United States."

Prior to coming to the Naval Academy, Dr. Smelser was a member of the faculty at Notre Dame where he was an associate professor in the field of American History.

He has been granted a year's leave to

enable him to accept the Fellowship award.

Mrs. Smelser is currently finishing her second term as a Democratic Representative in the Indiana House of Representatives.

1957 CAR COMMITTEE The Class of 1957 Car Committee has already begun an arduous drive in their aim to seek low automobile prices through the customary purchase of groups from one dealer. By such collective purchasing all buys for one brand of automobile will be given to the one dealer who quotes the lowest price.

George W. Jensen, First Class, Chairman of the Car Committee, heads the unit which is further divided into subcommittees for each of the major models. In addition, there are three secretaries who handle business correspondence with the auto dealers. There is one committee on finance which investigates loan, insurance, and registration requirements for each of the states.

LCdr. Craig E. Randall, Second Company Officer, is Officer Representative.

SUPERINTENDENT'S LIST Shortly after the academic year began, the Superintendent addressed the First Class in a get-acquainted speech. The paramount part of his talk was the proclamation of the Superintendent's List. In effect now, this list contains the names of midshipmen from each of the four classes who have succeeded in meeting high standards in academics, conduct, athletics, aptitude, and extra-curricular activities. These midshipmen, in turn, will be entitled to extra privileges and benefits as long as they continue to stay on the List. First class and 2/c on the List may commence their weekend liberty after the last academic period on Friday before the weekend. For the 3/c and 4/c on the List, extra town liberty and other privileges have been granted.

Lt. Turner from his own experience called attention to the large part that junior officers play in the Navy's role today. He reminded them that the Naval Academy graduate has the advantage of background and experience in the fleet today and with that advantage go large responsibilities.

While at the Academy, Lieutenant Turner was Brigade Commander, star man and varsity guard. After a year at sea he attended Oxford University as a Rhodes scholar from 1947 to 1950, receiving his Master's degree in Political Science. He has chosen the line of the Navy for his career and has already experienced the versatility of assignments that come to able officers in this field. He has served in three types of ships, on the staff of CinCNELM, as flag lieutenant to the Admiral commanding a destroyer flotilla and in OpNav. He now has orders to command an ocean-going minesweeper in the Pacific.

ZIV-TV SHOOTING SERIES ON ACADEMY LIFE The ZIV Television Company of Hollywood, Calif., is currently shooting a series of 39 half-hour shows on the Midshipman's life at the U. S. Naval Academy. The series will be a dramatic rather than the documentary show that will depict the behindthe-scenes story of the young men who comprise the Brigade of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy.

To date, three shows of the series have been completed with a total of 36 remaining to be filmed. The series, titled "Men of AnnapoHs," was originally scheduled to be NOVEMBER,

1956

OFFICERS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION with the Superintendent take the Review of the Brigade of Midshipmen on 28 September. Left to right: RAdm. W. R. Smedberg, III '26; VAdm. J. F. Shafroth, Jr. (Ret.) '08, president; Cdr. S. G. Lamb (Ret.) '19, vice president. Eastern Area; Mr. J. H. Wheeler '45, vice president, Central Area; Capt. T. G. Murell, USNR '21, vice president. Western Area.

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CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER STATIONED AT NAVAL ACADEMY

BOOK REVIEWS Charlie Lockwood '12 writes about Sam Dealey '30:

Capt. Eugene B. Fluckey, Congressional Medal of Honor winner, is the new head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Naval Academy. Captain and Mrs. Fluckey are now at 16 Porter Rd. The Department held a get-together at the Officers' Club in honor of the new Head, that also served as a welcome aboard for all of the new department members, and their wives.

Captain Fluckey has been appointed officer in charge of the new stadium drive, with plans now underway to start the new Naval Academy stadium in the spring of

THROUGH HELL AND DEEP WATER

By VAdm. Charles A. Lockwood, U S N (Ret.), and Col. Hans Christian Adamson, U S A F (Ret.). Greenberg: New York, 1956.

312 pages $4.50 Reviewed by Capt. Gene Fluckey, USN Read it! You will enjoy it. You will be proud. You will be inspired. You will find part of your unpredictable self.

A fast-moving, dramatic, double-barrelled, biography of an average naval officer and an average submarine who rose together to the heights that lie hidden in all of us. "The authors have cleverly intertwined the lives of Sam Dealey and the submarine HARDER

SUPERINTENDENT CONTINUES EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH AIRFIELD _ The proposed use of the Pensacola Naval air base for aviation indoctrination of midshipmen next summer was described by RAdm. William R. Smedberg, 3d, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, as "an interim measure, at best."

The Pensacola program is a temporary solution to a problem which can be solved only when the Academy has its own air training facility, in his opinion. H e points out that the Florida training period will give third classmen only two weeks of orientation in modern jet flying. He feels that midshipmen should be in contact with the newest phases of aviation "on a weekto-week, month-to-month basis."

Admiral Smedberg said there is no assurance Pensacola will be available for midshipmen indoctrination after next summer.

He noted that third classmen were taken to the Chincoteague, Va., air base for aviation indoctrination this summer, while last year the Patuxent base was utilized. "It just isn't satisfactory when you don't know from year to year where you will go or what your program will be," he commented.

COLOR COMPANY VISITS NEW ORLEANS The Eleventh Company of the Brigade of the U. S. Naval Academy and the Drum and Bugle Corps made up the Brigade's rooting section at the Tulane-Navy game Saturday, 13 October.

The Eleventh Company, 150 strong, won the year-long company competition last June and, as the Color Company, carry the distinctive guidon and have the honor of providing the Color Guard until next year when the colors will be presented to its successor.

As a reward for its achievements, the Color Company this year was granted the privilege of accompanying the football team on its "away" game in New Orleans.

SPINDRIFTS No more come-arounds at Release due to Study Hour ending only five minutes before Taps . . . plebes are still dancing the French "Can-Can" in the middle aisles of the mess hall during band performances . . . the Commandant doesn't like garters and is doing his best to get them ousted from the regulations . . . "Yellow Perils" continue flight operations in their battle against Father Time . . . back again this year is Bonzo and his Reign of Terror.

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MRS. JAMES L. HOLLOWAY, Jr. (nee Jean Gordon Hagood), wife of VAdm. J. L. Holloway, Jr., USN, Superintendent 1947-50 and present Chief of Naval Personnel.

WIFE OF FORMER SUPERINTENDENT DIES Mrs. James L. Holloway, Jr., nee Jean Gordon Hagood, wife of VAdm. Holloway, USN, the Chief of Naval Personnel and former Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy, passed away on Wednesday, 3 October, at her home. Quarters "C," 2300 E St., N.W., Washington, D. C , after a long illness.

until the inevitable Siamese effect is achieved. Once interlocked, they grew spontaneously and permanently during World War II. We, in the boats, knew and admired Sam as a submariner's submariner, the HARDER

from her war-cry "Hit 'em Harder," and the combination as the number one destroyer killing team in the Pacific. The book is alive. It is factual. You'll live in the HARDER and make history—all because of dedication, leadership and guts!

Required reading for everyone whose spine has ever tingled during COLORS.

Another Confederate Navy novel by Van Wyck Mason: OUR VALIANT FEW

By F. Van Wyck Mason. Little Brown, Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., 1956. $3.95 Friday, 5 October, in St. John's Episcopal Reviewed by RAdm. R. A. Dierdorff Church, Lafayette Square, Washington. InF. Van Wyck Mason, in another of his terment was in the Arlington National historical novels, tells the exciting parallel Cemetery. stories of the Confederate Navy's attempts Mrs. Holloway was born at Fort Moul- to break the Union blockade off Charleston, trie, S. C , daughter of the late Maj. Gen. S. C., and of an indestructible newspaperJohnson Hagood, West Point '98, and Mrs. man, Alistair Bryson, and his efforts to Hagood. She was a descendant of Gen. expose those ostensibly patriotic profiteers Johnson Hagood, C.S.A., who later became whose blockade-runners were bringing in a governor of South Carolina. The Admiral, maximum of luxuries and minimum of muthen a Lieutenant (junior grade) and Mrs. nitions and medicines.

Holloway were married at Charleston, Charleston's social blockade of well-born S. C , on 11 May 1921. Mrs. Holloway was a member of the Society of Sponsors of the Alistair's ex-actress wife, the beautiful India Villeprigue Bryson, is even more U. S. Navy. effective than the Federal one of the port.

In addition to Admiral Holloway, she is Handsome "Rascal Rafe" Bryson, Alistair's survived by her mother who resides in cousin and master of the runner GREY Charleston, a brother. Col. Johnson Hagood, GHOST, recognizes no blockades, moral, USA (Ret.), West Point '31, her son, Cdr. social nor literal. Inevitably, he meets India James L. Holloway, I I I '43, Commanding with dramatic results.

Officer, Attack Squadron 83, Atlantic Fleet, On the strictly historical side, Colonel and her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Heyworth, wife of Commander Heyworth '43, Mason presents an absorbing picture of the of the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent Confederate Navy's valiant efforts to build their pitiful forces to counter the North's River, Md. growing preponderance in monitors and ironclads. They turned first to the tiny, tricky, almost-submerged DAVIDS, armed with spar-torpedoes and finally to the submersible HuNLEY. The story of her construction, tragedy-haunted tests and final SHIPMATE FOR THE FIRST CLASS Pyrrhic victory over the USS HOUSATONIC Each month 350 copies of Shipmate are has been told before but never, I think, more delivered to Captain R. R. Pratt '36, Execu- effectively than in Mason's novel. tive Officer of Bancroft Hall. Captain Pratt sees to it that one of these copies is placed in each first class room, 338 in all. The remainder go to Smoke Hall and such locations where members of the other classes Extra Copies of Past issues see them.

Additional copies of past issues of ShipMore than 85 per cent of the classes of mate will be sold to members and subscrib1955 and 1956 became members of the ers for fifty cents each, for as long as they Alumni Association upon graduation. last.

SHIPMATE

ATHLETICS B y JERRY SEDOR, '57

Football The Erdelatz strategem, similar to that used with the Sugar Bowl champs of two seasons ago, appears to be a modified twoplatoon system in which substitutions are made by W'hole teams rather than individuals. By so doing, Erdelatz hopes that the boys will get used to working together with the same units, resulting in three wellcoordinated units. At this point it appears that the unit quarterbacked by Tom Forrestal will remain Eddie's number one choice.

could very easily become the best in 150pound football history at the Academy if they realize their full potential.

Assisting Coach Werner in rebuilding last year's Eastern Intercollegiate championship team are four very able assistant coaches. Working with the line are Lt. S. L. H I R S H '48A, and Capt. E. I. GOLDING, U S A F '50, while Lt. H. J. BUSHMAN '49 and Chaplain Trett are assisting with the backfield.

Coach Jim Gherdes greeted 74 candidates, the largest number in Academy history, when the cross country team reported for their practice. However, only two lettermen, Capt. Walt Meukow and Bill .A.ldenderfer, were in this number.

Faced with a lack of experience, the Navy harriers were host to Villanova and Pittsburgh in the season's opener. Pacing the Villanova team was the famed Ron Delaney, one of the nation's very best and holder of a 3:59 mile. Pittsburgh's greater depth, which enabled them to capture last year's IC4A championships, proved to be the deciding factor in the match. Delaney's firstplace finish enabled Villanova to end up in second place ahead of the Middies. For Navy, who faced the two top teams in the East, a fifth place finish by Walt Meukow was tops.

Soccer

Ens. Peter Steele Blair, USN '55—Olympic Wrestler Ensign Blair is the 191-lb. champion wrestler of the United States and will repre-

According to the "Mites" head coach, Cdr. S. H. W E R N E R , '42, this year's team N O V E M B E R ,

1 9 5 6

SCORES THIS MONTH Varsity

29 6 13 20

Sep. Navy 39 Oct. Navy 14 Oct. Navy 6 Oct. Navy 13

Football

Wm. & Mary 14 Cornell 0 Tulane 21 Cincinnati 7

Plebe Football

13 Oct. 20 Oct.

Plebes 8 Plebes 21

20 Oct.

Navy 28

150-Pound

Penn State 20 Penn 7 Football

Cornell

0

V a r s i t y Soccer

28 6 13 20

Sep. Navy 6 Oct. Navy 2 Oct. Navy 0 Oct. Navy 3

Brooklyn Coll. 0 Princeton 0 Yale 1 Virginia 1

Plebe Soccer

12 Oct. 20 Oct.

Plebes Plebes

0 5

N.E. H.S. 0 Calvert Hall 0

V a r s i t y Cross Country

20 Oct.

(Low Score Wins) Pittsburgh 34, Villanova 38, Navy 59 St. John's 33, Manhattan 41, Navy SO Penn State 25, Navy 30

20 Oct.

Plebes 27, Penn State 28

6 Oct. 13 Oct.

Plebe Cross Country

Dinghy Sailing

30 Sep. Navy 40, Haverford 29, Lehigh 22, Catholic U. 18 6-7 Oct. Danmark Trophy Regatta Coast Guard Academy 149i/4 Merchant Marine Academy 149 MIT . 138 Harvard . . . 95 Brown 136 Tufts 95 .\avy . -133 Yale 93 Northeastern . 114

150-Pound Football When the call for candidates for Navy's • 150-pound football team was sounded this fall, approximately 200 Mids answered the call. Among the candidates were half of last year's twenty-four letter winners, who will form the nucleus of this year's squad.

An unusually large Youngster turnout for the squad has provided some very promising material from last year's Plebe squad to supplement the large number of First Class squad members.

Ensign Blair's record is as follows: 2 Eastern Championships 2 National Collegiate Championships 1 NAAU Championship 1 .A.11 Navy Championship Matches won, 68; lost, 5 .According to Ray Swartz, his coach, Pete is America's strongest contender for winning an Olympic gold medal in wrestling.

Cross Country

Sad notes on Black Saturday, 13 October.

Navy did not win a contest in any sport. . . . The electronic "brain" was right and Herman Hickman was wrong in their predictions on the football game.

However, a successful touch was added to the successful Alumni W^eekend when the Navy football team pounded out an impressive 39-14 win in their opening game against the Indians of William & Mary before 2800 returning alumni.

Even Erdelatz himself was pleasantly surprised at the manner in which his young team handled itself. Eddie admitted that the team did much better than he thought they would in their opening game. As a matter of fact, after the game Erdelatz commented that this was "by far the best opening day" Navy has had since he came here six years ago.

Launching the new fall sport season with a decisive 6-0 win over a scrappy Brooklyn College team, Navy's soccer team appears to be one of the finest ever to wear the Blue and Gold. Navy's Chuck Harlow performed the hat trick with his three goals, while teammate Zeke Zariquey booted home two goals. Dick Hartman's score rounded out Navy's points.

Continuing on their winning ways, the O'Connell-led Navy hooters defeated a perennially outstanding Princeton squad by a 2-0 margin. The victory was a big one for the Navy team, as Princeton's position in the soccer world could be compared to Notre Dame's in football.

sent his country in the forthcoming Olympic games in November at Melbourne, Australia.

Blair is a Navy junior. His father is RAdm. Leon Nelson (Chief) Blair, U S N (Ret.) '23. Pete took his prep work for Academy entrance at N A P S , Bainbridge.

At the Naval Academy, he wrestled four years on the varsity wrestling team and made an outstanding record as a wrestler.

He was elected captain his First Class year.

Upon graduation he was voted co-winner of the Thompson Trophy and the Fetcher Memorial Wrestling Award.

ENS. PETE BLAIR '55, who will represent the United States at the Olympic Games of 1956 in wrestling, 191-pound class.

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OFFICERS r ^ serve until Spring meeting 1957 President— V. ADM. J . F . SHAFROTH, U S N (Ret.), '08 Vice President (Eastern Area)— CDR. S . G . LAMB, U S N (Ret.), '19 Vice President (Central Area)—

Washington, D. C.

J. H . WHEELER, '45

Philadelphia, Pa. Milwaukee,

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Vice President (Western Area)— CAPT. T . G. MURELL, U S N R '21 Los Angeles, Calif.

Executive Director—R. ADM. W . F . FITZGERALD, JR., U S N (Ret.), '21

TRUSTEES

On page 48 of this issue you will find a list of names of our members—some of whom have paid their dues for the current year, some of whom have not yet paid up •—but all of whom are now on our "stray" list.

We have addresses for each one on this list, but in the past few weeks mail addressed to these members has been returned by the various postmasters marked "insufficient address" or "wrong address." In many instances the only information we have is the returned Shipmate wrapper indicating non-delivery of the magazine and that the local postmaster has no forwarding address.

We are most anxious to keep in mail contact with all our members and are equally anxious to build up the non-member address list. It is beyond our control to obtain a new address unless the individual involved in a change keeps us posted as to his whereabouts. Please cooperate—a scribbled line (plainly indicating name and address) is sufficient, but take individual action and do not rely on the postmaster forwarding your mail. In the case of Shipmate, it cannot be forwarded because of second-class postal regulations.

If your name is on the accompanying list, please let us know your exact present address. If you spot someone else's name on the list and you know his address, we would appreciate the correct information.

No organization can exist without communication channels. We want to serve our members to the very best of our ability and will appreciate your individual cooperation —keep us posted on all changes of address.

Let's build up the mailing list!

To serve until Spring meeting 1957 At Large V. ADM. W . W . SMITH,

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D. C. WILKERSON, '20 (Detroit)

A. ARNOLD BRAND, JR., '14 CAPT. L . F . BROWN, USNR, '16

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To serve until the Spring meeting 1958 V. ADM. H . F . KINGMAN, U S N (Ret.), '11

CAPT. H . E . BAKER. U S N , '32 CALVIN H . COBB, JR., '45

Final Fund Raising Result As of 30 June 1956 the total amount received during the recent 'fund raising project amounted to $13,512.96. Expenses —paper, printing, postage—amounted to $650.68 giving a net receipt of $12,862.28.

Of this net amount, $2,000.00 has now been applied to reduction of the mortgage and the balance prorated to operating expenses of the Register, Shipmate, and the National Association in accordance with actual percentages under General and Administrative Costs.

The payment of $2,000.00 on the mortgage plus the regular quarterly payments means that $6,000.00 was applied to mortgage reduction this year. Our overall mortgage situation now shows we have made total advance payments of $10,000.00, or 2J/2 years' advance payments above the normal $4,000.00 per year.

CDR. E . H . ENRIGHT, USNR, '21

To serve until the Spring meeting 1959 V. ADM. T . R . COOLEY, JR., U S N

(Ret.), '17 V. ADM. J . W . ROPER, U S N

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CAPT. C . H . BENNETT, JR., U S N

(Ret.), '23 L T . ( J G ) B . S . MARTIN, U S N

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The September issue of Shipmate contained a bad error. In the caption under the midshipman photograph of Rear Admiral Moffett, it was stated that he was the first CO of the MISSISSIPPI. Actually, he was the

fourth to hold this office. Captain J O S E P H L. J A Y N E '82 was in charge of her fitting out and in command from 18 December 1917 to January 1918 when he was promoted to Rear Admiral, detached and took command of the Third Division of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet. Capt., later RAdm. Philip Andrews '86 commanded from then to September 1918 and Capt., later R.A.dm., Benjamin F. Hutchison '89, to December 1918. In that month Captain Moffett '90 took command and held it until December 1920.

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Adm. W I L L I A M H. STANDLEY, U S N ( R E T . ) , was the oldest living graduate attending the Homecoming Weekend.

He came from Coronado, Calif., where he resides at 862 G Ave.

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Mrs. Charles T. O W E N S , widow of our classmate who died on 20 July at the Navy Hospital, Oakland, Calif., writes that she intends to remain at her home address, 715 Homer Ave., Palo Alto, Calif.

Fleet Admiral Leahy in Hospital Members of the Class of '97 and friends will regret to learn that our Fleet Admiral W I L L I A M D. L E A H Y , on the morning of 26 September, fell on the sidewalk in front of his residence when leaving for his office at the White House. He sustained a fracture of one hip and is now in the Navy Hospital at Bethesda where the surgeons were able to repair the damage by the use of metal pins, thus making it unnecessary to put him in an uncomfortable cast. The report on 16 October states that he is making very satisfactory progress.

Albert H. MacCarthy A L B E R T H. MacCARTHY, Secretary of the Class, died on 11 October at the Anne Arundel General Hospital, Annapolis, Md. Mr. MacCarthy was president for 33 years of the company which operated the Carvel Hall Hotel. He continued to live at this Hotel after it was sold to the Sheraton Company in 1944. H e was a noted mountain climber and had been president of the County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for 20 years. He was also president of the local radio station, W N A V , N O V E M B E R ,

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Sec'y, R. A d m . H e n r y Williams, USN ( R e t . ) , 2800 Woodley Rd., N . W . , W a s h m g t o n 8, D. C.

Mrs. Ziegemeier, widow of RAdm. H E N R Y J. Z I E G E M E I E R , was present at the Homecoming Weekend.

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and served for many years as a member of the board and treasurer of the Anne Arundel General Hospital.

While at the Naval Academy, Mr. MacCarthy participated in football, crew and bo.xing and was awarded the Naval Academy Athletic Association sword for having excelled in athletics. He resigned from the Navy in 1907 and went into the textile business, before returning to Annapolis in 1909. He was on active duty during World War I and was a lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve.

He was a member of the Annapolis Chapter, Military Order of the World Wars, Annapolis Yacht Club, the American Kennel Club and a Life Member of the Alumni -Association.

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New address received: W I L L I A M S , H. 2800 Woodley Rd., N.W., Washington 8, D. C.

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the Naval Academy trim William and Mary by a score of 39 to 14.

In a letter to the class secretary, MarNew address received: garet ZOGBAUM thanks the class for the J O H N S O N , A. W. 2137 R St., N.W., contribution made to the "Rufus Zogbaum Washington 8, D. C. Memorial Fund" in lieu of flowers for his funeral. Margaret started this fund to help finance the preparation of a manuscript left 190 1 •

by Zoggie entitled From Sail to Saratoga.

See'7. R. Adm. J. A. Fnrer, U S N (Ret.), Zoggie's ashes were committed to the 2101 Connecticnt A T C , N.W., sea from the U S S SARATOGA off GuanWashineton 8, D. C. tanamo during the week of 24 September.

The fifty-fifth anniversary attendance of The committal took place from the flight 1901 at the Alumni homecoming activities deck with full military honors consisting at the Naval Academy the end of September of an honor guard of Marines, honorary did not overcrowd the facihties. We had a pallbearers, firing squad, and bugler. stag luncheon at the Army and Navy Club on Thursday, 27 September, attended by Bass, Foote, Furer, Jackson, Pye, Richard- 1 9 0 2 • son, and Wygant. We had a grand time Sec'y. Capt. R. H. Johnston, ( S O U S N (Ret.). reminiscing and sat at the table until it was 2118 Bancroft PI., Washington 8, D. C. time to spread mess gear for dinner. Pete Cdr. Robert Ellicott Henderson died 1 Burwell had expected to be present, but couldn't make it at the last moment because August 1956 in the Naval Hospital, Great his son, John, and his family were due to Lakes, 111., of a heart attack. stop off that day en route to New York He was born 7 August 1906 at Washingwhere John is taking on a new job as Re- ton, D. C , son of the late RAdm. R O B E R T search Director of one of the country's H E N D E R S O N , USN ( R e t ) , Class of large industrial companies. John is a dis- 1902, USNA, and Mrs. Margaret Tyson tinguished scientist and was one of your Ellicott Henderson. secretary's scientific research assistants durFuneral services at Fort Myer chapel on ing the war.

7 August, and interment in Arlington NaOn Friday, Furer, Pye and Wygant, with tional Cemetery. their wives, represented the class at the He joined the Navy in 1925 as a seaman.

Naval Academy dress parade, the cocktail party in Dahlgren Hall, and dinner in the He was White House Correspondent for mess hall that evening. W e had a. very the Wall Street News in the 1930s, and was congenial table and were, with the excep- Secretary of the White House Correspondtion of Admiral Standley of the Class of ents' Association.

'95, the ranking class at the party. On He was commissioned as a Lieutenant, Saturday, Foote, Furer, and Jackson saw Naval Reserves, in 1937; he was in the Sec'y. V . Adm. Clark H. Woodward, U S N (Ret.), Westchester Apts., 4000 Cathedral Ave., Washineton 16, D. C.

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ten" on 7 September and took off to the shore with his spouse to "celebrate" ( ?) the occasion. Unfortunately, that was the day of the class luncheon in Washington. When h.» returned he was gently, very gently informed that (despite his announcement beforehand that he would not take the job) he had been unanimously chosen to perform the chores of class secretary. Loud cries of "foul" and "what a fine bunch of shipmates you turned out to be" were of no avail. Have no idea whether the designation is "legal" or not but am resigned to making the best of it unless and until the class elects someone else. Incidentally, this should serve as a warning to class members to be present at all monthly luncheons and other such occasions. Greetings ! And let me hear from you.

Please note the address above. I have taken a box at the club so that, in my occasional absences from Washington, someone else can see that your communications are not neglected.

Colonel Douglas C. Cordiner, USA As my first official act I wish to pay my very inadequate tribute to my predecessor.

Colonel Douglas C. Cordiner, USA, who passed away in July—"Bill," as he was affectionately known to his classmates; "Doug" to his family and to his multitude of friends in the Army. He was devoted ADM. HENRY K. HEWITT, USN (Ret.) '07, recently made a four-day cruise in the to the class and did much to keep it a going USS CANBERRA (CAG-2) and witnessed missile firing. Admiral Hewitt (center) is concern. This in spite of terriffic physical shown on the bridge at sea with CANBERRA'S Skipper, Capt. Charles T. Mauro, USN suffering in his last two or three years.

His interest and his cheerful efforts to '30 (left), and Executive Officer Cdr. Gerald S. Norton, USN, '39 (right). "carry on" lasted until the very end. He was a classmate to be proud of. He will be sorely missed.

New address received: office of the Naval Attache at Casablanca, The 1908 luncheon preceding the football Morocco, in 1952, and was on active duty HALL, W. A. 415y2 N. Highland Awe., game during the Alumni Weekend was in Chicago, 111., at the time of his death. Clearwater, Fla. kindly arranged by Tim Keleher in the He is survived by his mother and a Board Room of the Alumni House. There daughter, Mrs. Lowell Tatum of Los Anwere twenty-one present, including eight • geles, a sister, Mrs. Eliff C. Hanssen of 1 9 0 7 wives. Some welcome "new faces" to these Sec'y, Capt. R. F. Frellsen, U S N (Ret.), Pasadena, Calif., and his widow, Mrs. parts were the Jack Earles, the Bucks and 5 Sherwood Rd., Wardonr, Annapolis. Md. Ileana Quintescu Henderson of Chicago, 111. the Geisingers, all of whom came from Present at Homecoming Weekend were considerable distances.

Bowdey, Frellsen, Giffen, Read, Robinson, 1903 • Carpender, Rockwell, Thomas, Payne, Sec'y, R. Adm. A. H. Van Keuren, U S N (Ret.). and Mrs. C. C. Slayton.

Wille, Shafroth, Kinkaid and Foy attended 8013 Aberdeen Rd., Bethesda 14, Md. Alfred H. Miles, Author of the October (first Friday) monthly lunch.

Wille has just returned from an interesting "Anchors Aweigh" New addresses received from members: around the world; Foy from one to CLEARY, F. J. Army & Navy Club, Capt. ALFRED H A R T MILES was trip the North Cape and Scandinavia. All were killed in a fall from the attic window of his glad to welcome 1627 Eye St., N.W., Washington 6, D.C. "Stichey" Payne, who has VAN K E U R E N , A. H. 8013 Aberdeen home at 5656 Shenandoah Ave., Norfolk, taken up his residence in Washington at Va., on 7 October.

He was under doctor's 4000 Massachusetts Ave. Rd., Bethesda 14, Md. care at the time.

Helen P E N N is making an extended visit While a midshipman Captain Miles wrote 1905 • in Iran with her daughter and son-in-law. the words for "Anchors Aweigh" which was Sec'y, Capt. Lonis P . Davis, USN (Ret.), destined to become the traditional song of Her address is c/o Col. R. W. Page, 022120, Dresden Apt., 212S Connecticnt Ave., N.W., the Naval Academy. He retired in 1935, U. S. Military Mission with the Iranian Washineton. D. C. but was recalled to active duty during Army, A P O 205, N. Y. RAdm. W. R. Furlong and Mrs. W. S. World War II and served as Port Captain The following were present with their McClintic attended Homecoming Weekend. at Charleston, S. C. ladies at the Alumni House the Saturday Mrs. McClintic, widow of WILLIAM S. Captain Miles was the son of CHARLES of Homecoming Week: Buck, Farrell, Foy, McCLINTIC, had a visit at Nantucket R. MILES '72. His own son, LION T. Geisinger, Earle, James, Keleher, Kinkaid, this year with her son, S T E P H E N H. MILES, was lost in the USS ASHEVILLE, Shafroth and Thomas.

McCLINTIC '45, her daughter-in-law and New addresses received from members: their children. Mr. McClintic is American sunk by enemy action in 1942 while en Consul at Casablanca and the family will route Java to Australia.

B E A N F I E L D , R. McC. 1375 Chautauvisit Mrs. McClintic in Annapolis before New addresses received from members: qua Blvd., Pacific Palisades, Calif. returning to Morocco.

BEMIS, H. M. 2101 Connecticut Ave., P E N N , A. M. c/o Col. R. W. Page, Washington 8, D. C. 022120, U. S. Military Mission, Iranian 1906 • Cummings, D. E. Comynholm, Porter St. Army, A P O 205, N. Y. Sec'y, Capt. L. M. Atkins, U S N (Ret.). and Klingle Rd., N.W., Washington 8, D. C. 39 Franklin St., Annapolis, Md. FARBER, W. S. POBox 6, Cazenovia, 1909 • Nell and ALDEN HALL have made New York.

Sec'y, R. Adm. Harold C. Train, U S N (Ret.), their annual trek to Florida for the next 1 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, Md. six months or so. Their address down there 1908 • is 415j^ Highland Ave., Clearwater, Fla. The 1956-57 season's class luncheons Present for Homecoming Weekend were started on Tuesday, 18 September, at the Sec'y, R. Adm. Edward J. Foy, U S N ( R e t . ) , Box 45, Army-Navy Club, RAdm. G. S. Bryan, USN (Ret.), LCdr. .Army-Navy Club, Washington, D. C , with Washington 6, D. C. R. L. Harter, U S N R (Ret.), Cdr. C. A. 14 present: Benson, Braisted, Glennon, The class is informed that the writer Gwynn, Hustvedt, Keep, Maddox, McRussell, U S N R ( R e t ) , and VAdm. A. reached the tender age of "three score and Cauley, Moses, Piatt, Rawls, Poco Smith, Sharp, USN (Ret.).

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Stuart and Train. The luncheon on Tuesday, 20 November, will be the annual luncheon with the ladies present; same place. Cards will be sent out in plenty of time.

New address received: U N D E R W O O D , H. W., Shasta Co., Glenburn, Calif.

Glenburn,

Eastern, Western and Central Area Vice Presidents, Cdr. Scott G. Lamb, U S N (Ret.) '19, Capt. Thomas G. Murrell, U S N R '21A, and Lt. James H. Wheeler, Jr., USNR '45.—The 3,700 midshipmen just about covering Oklahoma Field (now Worden Field), with barely enough space left for the band and midshipmen's drum and bugle corps to do their stuff.

At the Homecoming Armory Reception and Mess Hall dinner: The original Allan Gilbert pastel of our Christmas card girl on loan from V A N BRANDT being displayed in the show window of a Maryland Ave. shop with the sign, "Welcome Class of 1911."—The gay posters, decorations and flashing welcome sign in the Armory..—Our class armbands with gold "1911" on a dark blue background.—The group of midshipmen in the courtyard painting a poster for use in the next day's game.—The long stream of old and young entering the mess hall, eventually to settle down at the appropriate class tables.—Lucy S H I E L D S accepting our shrimp cocktails in the belief that she could not eat turkey. When we found out she had special dispensation for the occasion, our first course was gone and she had turkey and our cocktails, thus proving once more that it pays to be good.— ROGER P A I N E turning up after dessert and getting practically mobbed, we were so surprised and pleased to see him. It was the only event he could attend. _ At the Severn Room luncheon: Coeducational.—Excellent chicken salad and concomitants.—No speeches (happy thought), although the head table looked threatening.

—Van going around taking flashlight pictures of each table.

At the game: William & Mary coed band and drill team giving an excellent pregame exhibition in rendering honors to each side.—Their college anthem sounding like Cornell's, but being second senior college in the country, maybe they got it first.—Score, satisfactory, 39 to 14.—Penalties, unsatisfactory, 81 yards to 5.—Navy sending red 20" balloon up after each touchdown, with the number of the touchdown.—Van appearing in a snappy sports coat.—Navy trying delayed fuze action in calling signals, but succeeding only in giving their own linesmen the jitters, as demonstrated by the penalty score.—Between halves, Don Whitmire, '47, being inducted into football's Hall of Fame by national officials of the sport, the local touchdown club, and Administration representatives.

• The following 1909ers were present at 1 9 1 1 the Annual Homecoming on 28 September: Sec'y, Capt. Alfred G. Zimermann, USN (Ret.), Bensons, Levi Bye, Chaplines, Elders, Bill 2908 Forty-Fifth St., N.W., Washington 16, D. C. Farrell, LeClairs, Moseses, Poco Smiths, The Alumni Association gratefully ackStuarts, Ben Tilley and the Trains. The nowledges receipt of the sum of $100 from Elders came from the farthest distance, A. G. ZIMERMANN in payment for a Portsmouth, N . H .

Life Membership in the Association.

I deeply regret to inform the class of LIGHT WINDS A N D VARIABLE the death of Mildred SCANLAND, Frank's 'Twas a gra-a-and Reunion, Mates, and widow, at the Coronado Hospital on 24 January 1956. She was buried in the even hurricane Flossie, soaking the Md.Arlington National Cemetery as was Frank, Wash. area with slanting sheets of rain who died on 16 October 1946 at Camp before and after our opening event ThursElliott, San Diego, Calif. I am grateful day, couldn't spoil it. W e were especially to Charlie Morrison for sending me this proud of the ladies who graced the assembly information along with several other class prior to our simultaneous, though separate, banquets at Ft. McNair Officers' Club, and items. of those joining us on subsequent days.

I now have the address of Mrs. H. M. Scenes at Ft. McNair: Annabel McB U T L E R : 4311 Trias St., San Diego, Calif. Henry Mithoff Butler entered the MILLIN wearing the corsage pin she reMarine Corps and died on 17 February 1942 ceived at the class German.—Mary GRIFin San Diego, Calif. He was a Major, FIN pleasantly surprised to find herself USMC (Ret.). He was buried in the Fort included in the list of class sponsors.— Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. R A L P H W O O D and V I N C E MEYER having the fortitude to come, although VANCE C H A P L I N E . Chap and Marion needing a cane to get around.—JOHN have announced the engagement of their A N D E R S O N and CIT L O F T I N turning daughter, Frances Drake, to Richard Eve- up, though for a while it looked as if they rett, I I I , son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard could not make it.—The bulletin board Everett, Jr., of Stamford, Conn. The wed- having J I M M I E TAYLOR's Plebe Sumding will take place early in December. mer room assignments, the honor role of H U S T Y H U S T V E D T . Husty and Irene absentees sending greetings and checks to have informed me of the birth of another the class fund, the first class Christmas card grandchild. A son, Peter Mandt Hustvedt, with Allan Gilbert's Class Girl, and the was bom to Stephen R. and Edith Debe- Youngster cruise personnel in the CHICAGO. voise Hustvedt, in Sharon, Conn., on 4 —Group pictures of our 20th and 40th September 1956. Young Stephen teaches Reunions.—Someone sounding the rallying cry for those who had served in the U S S at the Kent School, Kent, Conn.

DELAWARE (there were 6, followed by I also have the address of Mrs. G. A. FLORIDA 3 and U T A H 3).—The acclaim J O H N S O N : 2806 Jarvis S t , San Diego, greeting P A U L FOSTER'S motion to send Calif. Gerald was also in 1910 and 1911 a message of greeting to all absentees.— and resigned before graduation. He entered The gusto with which we dispatched the the Marine Corps and died in San Diego filet mignon with trimmings, while GLENN 20 December 1948. He was a Major, USMC H O W E L L skillfully guided a varied and (Ret.). His body was cremated and final interesting program so that nobody, not interment was in the Arlington National even VAN BRANDT, talked for more than Cemetery. three minutes.—The cleverness of the ladies TRACY McCAULEY. Tracy returned at their banquet, when each arose in turn around 1 September from a month's stay to announce her name and home town, thus satisfying everyone's curiosity and getting at Cape Cod. off to a good start.

C H A R L I E MORRISON. Charles H. At the Dress Parade: The Midshipmen Morrison, Jr., has been selected for Captain. He and his wife, Bobby, and their in white works, black neckerchiefs and children, two girls and a boy, arrived in white leggings, but looking natty just the At the Severn Room dinner: With our Arlington recently and are house hunting. same.—The President of the Alumni AssoCharlie and Gretchen's son, Ed, has become ciation, VAdm. J. F. Shafroth, USN ( R e t ) ladies, everyone doing justice to a good a partner in his publishing company, the '08, taking the salute, together with the roast beef dinner.—The local photographer San Diego Daily Transcript. He was graduated from Pennsylvania in 1942. He served as a Lieutenant, USNR, during World W a r III. BEN TILLEY. Ben flew back from London recently after a visit to his daughter and son-in-law.

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Sec'y, R. Adm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.), 5509 Grove St., Chevy Chase 15, Md.

Her many friends will be grieved to hear of the death of Gertrude Jordan Mclntyre, wife of E A R L A. M c I N T Y R E ( C A P T U S N R E T ) , on 8 July 1956 at Essex, Conn. "Mac" will continue to live at his home, 11 Kings Lane, Essex, Conn.

Present at the Homecoming Weekend at the Academy, 28-30 September, were Bright, Byrne, Langworthy, Moore, Reinicke and Mrs. L. A. Davidson.

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posing us for a group picture.—Van trying to bring the meeting to order.—GLENN H O W E L L playing the piano as in days of yore.—The head table no longer there, but speeches inevitable, as this was our last social meeting. The parting word was by STARR KING, who had greeted us at our first event, and a good epilogue it was.

45th Reunion Memorial Service

H O W A R D KINGMAN had attended the Trustees' meeting of the Alumni Association and at the close of the reunion he headed for Philadelphia where the American Association of Port Authorities are convening. Representatives of Canada, Central and South America are to be present to contribute to a uniform outlook on mutual problems and procedures for the Western Hemisphere. Before returning to the West Coast, the Kingmans will visit Washington, where Adelaide is to take part in a meeting of the Colonial Dames.

At the Memorial Service: Immediately after the Chapel services, representatives of the Academy Administration and the The McMILLINs visited their daughter, Midshipmen, including those occupying the Norman Scott and Daniel Callaghan Rooms Ruth, after the reunion and also attended in Bancroft Hall, gathered around the Class the Postmasters' Convention in New York of 19irs Memorial Fountain. Soon all the City, 14 to 18 October. George was Chairseats provided were filled to overflowing man of the California delegation. with classmates and friends. The SuperinGEORGE LOWRY came East early to tendent, RAdm. W. R. Smedburg, III, attend the meeting of the Defense Orientaspoke a few words of welcome. STARR tion Conference Association in WashingKING followed with a brief and most mov- ton, of which he is now a Director. Admiral ing tribute to departed classmates who had Burke, General Pate, USMC, and Asst. lost their lives in the service of our coun- Sec. of Defense Furnas were among those try. The Chaplain, Capt. Fred D. Bennett who briefed the selected group on defense (ChC), closed with a prayer of consola- matters. Carra could not accompany George, tion and hope. It was truly an impressive as their ranch house is being remodeled. ceremony.

George recently became a limited partner Hurricane Flossie saw to it that the of Sutro & Co., so he now has more time clouds were low and leaden during the for his family and ranch in Carmel Valley weekend, so that we were never far from and for civic affairs in San Francisco. our raincoats and umbrellas. During Chapel HAROLD K E L L E R took part in the services on Sunday, however, the clouds parted and by the time we held our memo- deliberations of the Alumni Association in rial service, the day was bright and warm. Annapolis as a Trustee, just prior to the But wherever and whenever we assembled, reunion. there had been the warmth of rekindled The Forty-Five Years After class bulleinterest in each other, and the brightness tin, which, by the way, is STARR KING's of flashing eyes and parted lips. To those opus, will be a valuable reference book for whose presence made the occasion so memo- years to come. If you have any trouble with rable ; to the hostesses in both Annapolis the stapling, pull the staples out and drill and Washington who welcomed us and a pair of holes near each position. Run a ferried us back and forth; and to the Com- needle and stout thread from inside, two or mittee whose arrangements were so effec- three times through each pair of holes, tie tive, the rest of us extend our deep appre- loosely, and you will have a good, flexible ciation and warmest thanks. binding that will last as long as you have need for the book.

Other News of 1911 Contributors to the Class Fund, not menJACK R I C H A R D S was unable to be tioned thus far, are: Ashe, Barr, Baxter, with us for the reunion festivities because Booth, Craven, Day, Davidson, Deyo, Fenof the dinner given by the National Secur- ner, Ford, Hanson, Hayes, Hoddick, Howity Industrial Association in New York at ard, Kurfess, Mack, McCaughey, Mohle, which he was especially honored for his Peterson, Phillips, Rodgers, J. L., Richards, eleven years of service as its Executive Rutter and Welden.

Director. On that occasion he was awarded When RED E R W I N (Lt. Col. Vincent the Department of Defense Certificate of Appreciation, the Department's highest P., USA, Ret.) first dropped anchor in civilian honor. The Association's annual Colorado Springs in 1932, its population report gives Jack credit for guiding its was 32,000. Now it is 100,000 and climbing destinies from the beginning, and demon- rapidly as the Air Force Academy becomes strating that the common interest of all established. Red completed a check-up at Americans is best served by carrying over Fitzsimons Hospital in Denver in Septeminto peacetime operations that confidence ber. It was very good, but the doctors and cooperation between industrial and de- advised against a trip East to the reunion. fense leaders normally achieved only under H E N R Y S H I E L D S discovered P A T the shadow of war. Jack is retiring as of BUCHANAN'S name in a list of noted October 1st, but is being retained in a con- American Military and Naval leaders in sulting capacity until March 1957. the World Almanac for 1956, along with Mitscher and Towers, Pershing and Patton.

Hazel GODWIN (Mrs. Peter Horne) Pat, as a transport skipper, received the had a spot develop in her lung (possibly from inhaling nose drops), which made Silver Star Medal, and his ship, the removal of a lobe necessary. Thus coming ZEILIN, the Navy Unit Commendation, for operations at Guadalcanal; the Distinto the reunion was out of the question.

R A L P H W O O D left after our 45th guished Service Medal for training for and reunion to attend his SOth reunion in New carrying out amphibious operations at HolYork on 6 October. He graduated from landia, Guam and Roi-Namur; and the the State training ship ST. MARY'S in 1906. Legion of Merit for amphibious operations The class is known, appropriately enough, on Attu and Kiska in Alaskan fog. as the Class of Salty Six. He and Irene Keep an eye open for the 20th Centurywound up their European trip with a Fox movie "Brandy for Heroes" to go into month on the Worthersee in Carinthia, a production shortly, written by H A R V E Y month at the Army rest center on the H A I S L I P . It tells the story of a service Chiemsee in Bavaria and a few days in squadron in the Pacific during World War Scotland before flying to New York. A II that supplied a task force, preventing detached retina in one eye causes him to the Japs from using the Gilbert Islands wear a patch, but he does not let it bother to recapture the Marshalls. Unique and him. complicated tactics are unfolded, and the 16

producer is undertaking the feature on a lavish scale.

GLENN S M I T H ' S new address is Acton, Calif. The town, though small, has a good school for grandson, Richard, aged 7, who is staying with Glenn and Mary now.

The September class lunch, at which twelve were present, was mostly taken up by briefings on the reunion by Harry Hill and Morris Gilmore, both being members of the Committee. Others there were: Macomb, Hinckley, Cygon, Byrnes, Chandler, Cobb, Brandt, Snow, Reynolds and Zimermann.

Eloise E N G L I S H solved the summer problem by taking an apartment at Myrtle Beach, S. C, and having her children and their children visit her there.

Now for 19irs Second Echelon: Mary BRUNS has again caught up with the CHANDLERS, having gained her fourteenth grandchild when William Francis Cooper made his bow on 17 September. The proud parents are Kathleen and Cdr. "Bud" Cooper, '39, and young Bill is their seventh child (see March '56 issue). Bud is attending the Army Industrial College at Ft. McNair, Washington 25, D. C. Dot and JACK RICHARDS were presented with their eleventh grandchild in Rome on 27 September, when Patrick Randall was born to Barbara and Lt. Col. T. L. Randall, USMC, Class of '43. Daddy is Asst. Naval Attache in our Embassy there. (See April issue.) Patrick was christened in the Sistine Chapel—a wonderful setting for that happy event.

Young Capt. Bob Hinckley, '35, and his wife "Niecy" left Bangkok for a vacation in the fabulous houseboat region on Dal Lake in Kashmir. They have the "Clermont," which has housed foreign and American notables and includes access to garden terraces and a pair of boats, complete with boatmen. While awaiting their son Bobby to join them, they have taken short trips to the Valley of Seven Glaciers and other scenic spots.

Capt. Wm. P. Mack, '37, is Commander Destroyer Division 22 and has for his flagship the USS ENGLISH. Daughter Margaret Ellen, whom we presented in the March '55 issue, now about 2, just came down with chickenpox, so her mother, Ruth, is quarantined while parties for her parents, the M c M I L L I N s , are going on.

Back Channel Reflections The ceremony honoring Don Whitmire during the Wililam & Mary game is the second one your scribe has witnessed at Thompson Stadium where a Navy player was accorded this signal tribute by his peers. Babe Brown was the recipient on the first occasion. Football's Hall of Fame is located at Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, N. J. The heartening thing about all this is that the authorities do not wait until an outstanding person is under the sod before they place him on a pedestal.

Beside the Still Waters I regret to announce the passing of BOB GRIFFIN'S mother, widow of RAdm. Rboert S. Griffin, on 23 September. She was the former Emma A. Laube of Richmond, Va., and survived her husband, the former Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, by twenty-three years.

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New addresses received from members: GORDON, C. C. 137 Central Ave., Westfield, N. J. CRAVEN, F. S. POBox 125, Jamestown, R. I. S H I P M A T E

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Sec'y. C a p t . J . Y . Dreisonstok, U S N ( R e t . ) .

The W e s t c h e s t e r . 4000 Cathedral Ave., Apt. 212A, W a s h i n g t o n 16, D . C.

The response to my request that all members of the class join the Naval Academy Alumni Association was most gratifying.

The following came through: Barber, Barbey, Dodd, Buckmaster, Schuirmann and Wright.

The response from the widows was also excellent and most have expressed a deep appreciation to the class. Of course, those widows who have remarried or are out looking for a second mate are not too interested in the doings of the class or of the Navy.

Along with P I N K Y S C H U I R M A N N ' s application for membership came a very handsome check for the class fund. Many thanks.

Federated Farm Bureau. (I incorrectly gave this in one of my previous bulletins as the Farmers Union which seems to smack of Commy leanings from what I hear.)

Peg and Bob Lavender did not attend the alumni reunion as they were on a visit to their old hometown, Williamsport, Pa. Incidentally, their daughter broke into print recently. Can't keep a good girl down.

Waher and Lew Delany celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary 2 October by having a small dinner party at the ArmyNavy Club for some of their intimate friends.

Present at the Homecoming Weekend were Delany, Dreisonstok, Elder, Fort, Greene, Hoogewerff, Lavender, Mason, Perlman, Thompson, Zeigler, Mrs R. S. Parr, Mrs. L. P. Wenzell, and Mrs. G. L. Woodruff.

New address received: Nancy GATCH writes from Germany where she is visiting her son, Tom, Jr., now ABBOT, J. LLOYD. Rt. 4, Box 550, stationed with the 8th Division in Nurem- Mobile, Ala. berg. She intends to return in the early spring. Nancy has now- settled at 90 Gloucester St., Annapolis, and plans to 1 9 1 3 • attend this year's Homecoming. IncidenSec'y, Panl D. Sleeper, tally, she enclosed a postcard which shows c/o Aetna Life Insnrance Co.. the mural painting of the Mystery Battle1700 K Street, N.W., Washington 6, D. C. ship X (SOUTH DAKOTA) at the battle of

Santa Cruz. That, of course, was our own Tommy Gatch's ship on which he was so severely wounded in action.

Received a card from S W E D E ERTZ from Sweden on which he writes that he is really enjoying this cruise.

SCO SCOFIELD is on a businessman's junket in the U S S FORRESTAL and plans to come to Washington upon his return. W e shall look forward with a great deal of pleasure to seeing Sco again.

The September luncheon in Washington picked up in attendance, as vacations were getting over but, unfortunately, Paul Sleeper was not able to attend and did not get a list of those present.

"Chub" Austin writes me that he had lunch with "2-Ton" Jupp and "Smoothfox" Pickering, and that he expected shortly to put the bite on G. Wolf. He also says Wolf has lost 20 pounds and looks very well and that he really loves doing things for others, especially if no one knows about In sending in his application for mem- it: "Chub" also sent me a long letter from bership in the U S N A Alumni Assoc. "Ping" Searles which he had received, and H A R O L D DODD, who is living in Brazil, says it really should have been addressed had some very worthwhile comments on to our class instead of to him. It will be our coming reunion next year. We shall published in this column next month. give them every consideration.

Also, then you will find the recent letBUCK BUCKMASTER's note, together ter I received from Neil Loynachan about with his class contribution, tells us that his retirement as general manager, Fiberhe has returned to the West Coast from Twin Division of the International Harhis Maine home and can be reached at 1414 vester Company. Be sure to change your class address list to give his new one.

6th St., Coronado.

Just received a letter from Earl Quinlan Votes on the class reunion next year are coming in slowly. So far, I have received also.

44 votes: 42 are favorable to a reunion and "Liz" Enright writes that he has been in 2 voted against it. As to the location: 25 the hospital for a few more ailments, mostly favor Annapolis and 12 favor San Fran- due to age, and he said "hello" to the gang. cisco. Two have voted for both locations Bob Grayson writes that on the way to and 16 have said that they will attend either Highland, N. C , he stopped over in Dougor both. las, Ga., and had dinner with Jimmy Lott, The annual Alumni turn-out this year whom he had not seen since Naval Academy was a decided success thanks to the untir- days. He also sent his best regards to all ing efforts of the Association and others of 1913. responsible for making this gathering a real Jimmy Hall could not attend the Septemhomecoming. Our class was not too well represented but I imagine we are all saving ber luncheon as he had to be in Chicago for the U.S.O. Board and Committee up steam for the big turn-out next year. meeting.

There is a possibility that Marion GreenWalter Seibert sent regards to all and big man may come to Annapolis soon to occupy the quarters of Margaret Hall while she regrets that he could not join us.

Sam Thurston informed me he hoped to visits Japan. be with us at our October luncheon.

The Weemses are off to Europe again for "Woody" Woodside wrote that he was a protracted stay. sorry he could not join us, but since his Charley Lockwood writes that Phyl and wife's operation, they are in the class of he have recently returned from a fishing "shut-ins" and he doesn't know when he trip to Puget Sound and visited Van and can look forward to meeting the gang Beryl Van Eaton. Digging clams from again, but he's hoping. He later phoned me Van's lawn was quite an experience. On from the Washington airport, between their way home they stopped off for several planes, and was sorry he could not take days with Stoney Kerr, that great Oregon time to see some of us as he was on a farmer who has been doing quite a bit of hurried trip south. writing and other work for the Oregon P. D. SLEEPER NOVEMBER,

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Present at the Homecoming Weekend were: Dubose, Hill, Jupp, Lee, Palmer and Searles.

NORM GILLETTE'S son. Norm, Jr., '36, would appreciate it if his father's classmates and other friends would read what he has written about his dad in the 1936 column.

New address received: QUINLAN, E. H. C/o U.S. Naval Attache, American Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico.

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Sec'y. Cdr. Robert H. Maury, U S N (Ret.), 208 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. Washington Rep..

Capt. W. A. Heard, U S N (Ret.), 1700 K St., N . W . , Suite 910, W a s h i n g t o n 6, D . C.

We had a small but congenial gathering of the class for this year's Homecoming festivities.

Present at the reception and banquet were: the Bakers, Beards, Blacks, Tubby Brand, Deac Hans, the Harrills, Jalberts, Marvels, R. H. Maurys, Redmans, Spanagels and Anne Wilson (Barry's widow).

Miriam Slingluff and Lucy Cohen had to cancel plans to attend at the last moment.

Seen the next day at the Navy-William & Mary football game were: the Bakers, Beards, Blacks, Tubby Brand, the Callahans, Calvert Carey, Deac Hans, the Harrills, Casey Joneses, Marvels, R. H. Maurys, Redmans and Spanagels. There may have been others, but these were all I spotted with the notable exception of our own Babe Brown, whose presence highlighted the interval between halves when he presented the Hall of Fame plaque to Don Whitmire, Class of 1947. This ceremony was broadcast over the NBC Radio Network, so the chances are that some of you may have heard it. Incidentally, Babe is president of that distinguished group of former football greats whose fame will continue on in football history long after other famous players of the past, present and future are forgotten.

R.H.M. New addresses received from members: BRYANT, C. F. Sullivan, Me. STENGEL, S. C. C/o R. H . Stengel.

168 Onnda Highway, Orinda, Calif.

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Sec'y, Como. M. W . Hutchinson, J r . , U S N ( R e t . ) , 545 " C " Ave., Coronado 18, Calif, (temp, address) Treas., C d r . Claude C. Vickrey, U S N ( R e t . ) , 20 E a s t 74th St., New York 2 1 , N . Y.

CLAUDE C. VICKREY announces his change of address to 20 E. 74th S t , New York 21, N. Y., after 1 October 1956. This notice came just too late to be included in the new class roster mailed with the September 1915 Bulletin.

The 1915 Hunky Dunks at the Naval Academy Homecoming and the opening football game against William & Mary College were: Scott and Betty Baker, Irv Chambers, Homer and Laura Graf, Bill and Helena Granat, Sarge and Mary Henning, Roy and Anne Horn, Hutch and Heather Hutchinson, Chester and Lydia Lewis, John and Rosie Lusk, Allan Quynn, P.M. _ and Marie Rhea, and the Oliver Ritchies. There were many reminiscences about our 40th Reunion last year, and lively discussion about our 1915 bronze goat, a gift to the Naval Academy, which is now in the sculptor's hands. H U T C H an<i

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Heather had KTs and a buffet supper for the Fifteeners staying in Crabtown after the game.

IRV C H A M B E R S showed up from nowhere on Thursday, 27 September, without warning, after eleven months hibernating in Vermont. He says he will gradually move south to Loxahatchee, Fla. F A R R A G U T F. H A L L has finally been located. He retired from the Army in 1951 as a Colonel, and has been working for the Delaware State Dept. of Civil Defense since then. His present address is: 233 W. Main St., Newark, Del. N A T PIGMAN writes that he is active in the Portland, Oreg., Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars and has just been named as chairman of the "Civic Activities Committee."

Mrs. L E I G H T O N W O O D has sent a contribution for the "Goat Gift Fund," as she feels that Leighton would want to be in on it.

Heather and H U T C H will drive to California at the end of October, and will be at 545 "C" Ave., Coronado 18, Calif., most of the winter. All information for the next Bidletin should be sent to the above address.

HUTCH

New addresses received from members: EASTON, SR., G. H. C/o Arthur Vlrich, Apt. 3, 424 Macassar Dr., Pittsburgh 36, Pa. H E N N I N G , E. R. Rt. 1, Box 475, Edgewater, Md.

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Sec.-Treas., Capt. E . S. E a r n h a r d t , U S N ( R e t . ) , 3900 Calverton Dr., College Heights E s t a t e s , Hyattsville, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. L. F. Brown, U S N R , 31 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md.

The 40th Reunion is all over but the shouting and trying to make income check with outgo.

I'll not try to give a complete report in this issue but am hopeful I'll have all the dope on both parties for the December issue and will try to include both the West Coast and Annapolis parties.

Fifty-seven of the class finally made it to Annapolis. Over seventy had made plans to come but some fell by the wayside. (I thought we were past the "blonde" age.) I

wish those that had planned to come and had to cancel out, if they haven't already written me, wouW send in the dope.

At the class meeting the following, among others, were adopted: a) "Mick" Carney elected President, with "Bill" Fechteler and George Hussey as 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, respectively. That's to prevent anyone being over-solicitous of Mick's health. b) Earnie to continue as SecretaryTreasurer. c) Yours truly to be Corresponding Secretary. That means write and give me information. d) The publication of the Bulletin is to be resumed. Dutch has consented to handle and I will collaborate. e) The class will pay for subscriptions to Shipmate for all widows of the class.

Earnie, as Secretary, will make a full report of the meeting in our first Bulletin.

The above are just advance notes.

Three excellent group photographs of the Annapolis party were made which will probably be published in the Bulletin. If any of you want prints they cost $.55 each, and you should notify me and send the money with your notification.

Will all of those amateur photographers send me any good pictures you took, and will the San Diego group send in any pictures that were taken at that meeting?

The "Forty Years of 1916," which was prepared from reports from members of the class, was made up by Dutch and George and will be distributed to the members who didn't get them at either meeting (please write in). There were a number who sent in no reports, hence could only be listed.

Will those latter please send in the data and after a sufficient time has elapsed we hope to put out a supplement.

BILL F O R R E S T E L and GEORGE and Eva S U M N E R came all the way from Honolulu.

TONY, of course, was here from Rome.

We missed Consuelo.

RADDY was able to make it on Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. Radford Christens Supercarrier Mrs. Arthur W. Radford, wife of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, christened the 60,000-ton RANGER, the third supercarrier launched by the Navy. History notes that the first RANGER, commanded by John Paul Jones, took the first salute rendered the American flag by a foreign power.

Adm. Arleigh A. Burke, Chief of Naval Operations, spoke at the launching ceremonies. He said that the new RANGER'S F8U Crusader jet fighters can fly "nearly twice the speed of sound or better than 1,000 miles an hour." Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas was among the many dignitaries attending.

New addresses received from members: BAKER, C. A. 2613 " P " St., N.W., Washington, D. C. HOOVER, G. C. "Our Farm," Bristol, R. I.

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Report on 40th Reunion Plans The 40th Reunion grew during the summer as fall came and mail caught up with vacationers. The result is a very gratifying number of responses saying that they will attend—roughly about sixty and many not heard from. It seems that we shall have some seventy-five members attending, making about 150 with wives and our widows.

Short Splices The following have asked for reservaBILLY SCHOTT, from Germany, had to cancel out at the last minute, business. tions at Carvel and are listed in order of receipt of their requests: Chuck Noble, Three of our widows, Evelyn (Mrs. Ross Cooley, Piggy Price, Mike Ely, Anson R. K.) JONES, Sybil MOON, and Esther Bigelow, Harp Brady, Cutie Caldwell, Hot S T O N E S T R E E T , were our guests in Hanafee, Rim Rawlings, Crusty Morris, Annapolis.

Tex Harper, Jack Gray, Jawn Richmond, "Orley" FUREY couldn't make it due to Field Harris, Connie Perkins, Larry Waina balky ticker. wright, Phil Warren, Jock Clark, Jimmy "Sammy" MILLIKEN came. First time Jemail, Sol Phillips, Commy Comstock, most of us have seen him in many years. Dutch Schneider, Spike Fahrion, Gus

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Hoover, Frank Irby, Irish Moore, and Hoppy Beall. All will have their gals with them except Rim, whose wife is not up to making the trip—please accept our sympathy. Rim—Crusty Morris, who lost his wife a few years ago, and Jimmy Jemail (his gal may come). .\11 the "lu.xury" rooms at Carvel are gone and in October we shall find out where Hutch '15 found suitable quarters for their 40th and where Brownie '16 put some of '16 up. Regarding this, if any would prefer rooms in town please drop a line to STONEY at 248 King George and Chuck, Nino and he will get on their horses and scout around in the vicinity of Carvel. We shall do the best we can to find comfortable quarters both at Carvel and elsewhere.

Those coming but making their own arrangements include Billy Ludlow, Johnny Maples, Swabo Courtney, Ing Kiland, Shorty Shortridge (have heard through Ned Marbourg that Shorty probably can come), Walt Calhoun, Niiio Post, Christy Matthews, Len Austin, Ken Floyd-Jones, Pie Park, Woody Woodruff, Heinie Muschlitz, Harve Harvey, Slats Sallada, Bob Porter, John Heffernan, Ted Waldschmidt.

Living in Annapolis w-ho can attend: Floss Collins, Soldier Doughty, Connie Forshew, Niiio Gregory, Chuck Kelly, Jack Stone and Red Worden. Doug Coe is living in area but does not feel up to attending.

Dash-Pot Dashiell also, but you can't catch him—even on a clear day!

Those who will make it if at all possible include: Wilber Shown, Ike Bennett, Dean Douglas, Murphy Jacobs, Fats Loth, Charley Weitzel, Wu Duncan, Joe de Veaux, Ma Stump, Johnny Reifel, Nick Ball, George Howard (who will know in April), Dutch Walton, Swede Wallin and Hugh Sease. We are counting on most of these as probables.

The following don't believe they can possibly make it: Art Moen, Dick Gruelick, Parson Richards, Tee Dee Ross, Eddie Jones (pure fiction), Ned Marbourg, J. Edwin Ostrander (going fishing), Chippo Rogers, and Earl Hurlbut.

Most of their reasons sound valid but w-e are hoping some will change their minds.

Apologies are offered to T W A N G BRADY and DOUG S P E N C E R for misspelled names in September Shipmate.

E A R L H U R L B U T writes from Independence, Calif., that he is tied up with Los Angeles Water and Power Dept. and cannot get away. He is tied up for another year and a half. He is well and sends regards to all.

DICK GRUELICK says he has not been allowed to do much of anything by his doctor's orders and that the trip would be far too much for him. Up and at 'em Fats.

Aside from keeping two dachshunds amused he paints.

C H I P P O ROGERS is going to Europe in March and will not be back in time.

Europe will still be there, Chippo, but May 10-12 and 40th Reunion never again.

J O H N N Y M A P L E S writes from Scottsboro, Ala., where he has reanchored, that all goes well with him and he expects to be on hand May 10-12. We'll all be delighted to see you, Johnny.

EGG M E N T Z ' s letter was returned and it now appears in '19 notes that he was in Bethesda. We'll send him the letter again. Good luck. Egg. S W A B O C O U R T N E Y is at 6618 N. 14th Place, Phoenix, and is recuperating from surgery. He expects to be with us.

Swabo's wife, whom he married in 1952, died suddenly last year of a heart attack.

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R. Adm. H. W. ZIROLI '16, who came the farthest from Rome, Italy, for the Homecoming and the Fortieth Anniversary of his class and Adm. W. H. STANLEY '95, the oldest living graduate attending.

Sympathy, Swabo. We will be delighted accepted. No word has come from our other gals. Some have not been written to yet. to see you.

A R T MOEN writes from Long Beach Please contact any you can. We would so that he is in the hills in northern Calif, like to have them. and will be there digging gold next May— These pages will be interpreted by our but mainly fishing, hunting and golf. nice gals at Alumni House and any errors Due to more or less work about the are purely accidental. Barbara Curtis—• house and the summer social season some Johnny Curtis '20—tries to read it but she of the class have not been written to. In is only nice and human and no one could regard to letters—anyone getting the dope really.

STONEY will save Stone time and trouble by writing and telling him of their intentions.

New addresses received from members: It is strictly your reunion and the only DUNCAN, D. B. Apt. 817, 4200 Cathepart Stoney can invite you to is his lunch- dral Ave., N.W., Washington 16, D. C. eon on Sunday. And the whole class, their HYDE, R. U. 3357 Stephenson PL, wives and our widows are most cordially invited to that. Even though the letters are N.W., Washington IS, D. C. not yet all finished it has been quite timeconsuming writing some 150 letters plus • this for Shipmate. Not that it isn't fun 1 9 1 8 Sec'y. V. Adm. Earle W. Mills. U S N (Ret.). writing to you and much more fun receiving your heart-warming letters. Keep 'em Apt. 2A. 1 Beekman Place, New York 22, N . Y. coming.

RAdm. A L B E R T F I N L E Y FRANCE, When this article appears it may be said USN (Ret.), was elected commander of that the music will be that of our period the Annapolis Chapter, Military Order of at the Academy. We were worried that '16 the World Wars, at the first fall dinner might get the idea and steal our thunder meeting of the chapter, held recently at the if it were published earlier. And whad'ya Officers' Club, Naval Academy. know?

Adm. France was the senior vice comROLLO F A I L I N G was written to—he mander of the chapter during the past year. who probably covered more dancing floor Present at Homecoming Weekend: Barspace, fore and aft and sideways, than any- ringer, France, Gibson, Hurt, Kendall, one else in the class—results? No word.

Kennedy, Lamb, Lanier, Macklin, Malone, Wrote NICK BALL (one of the fore- Murphy, Parker, Philips, Wilson and Mrs. most snakes of our time) and what did he D. E. Cummins. answer about music of that date? Nothing New address received: except that he is executive vice president F I F E , J. Homeport, Stonington, Conn. of two corporations and is dancing to new music. Bad cess to the both of them—but in a friendly way.

• Do you know there are some 120 stars 1 9 1 9 Sec'y, R. Adm. R. A. Dierdorff. U S N (Ret.), in '17? Anyway we shall ask our most 34 Randall St., Annapolis. Md. esteemed Superintendent to give us a P'rade Wynkoop Vice Pres. of RCA at 4:45 P.M. (1645 to you) on Friday, May 10th. We'll have not less than 20 T H O M A S P. W Y N K O O P is now vice stars on five shoulders. president of the Radio Corporation of Elise SKYLSTEAD, Betty M U R P H Y America in charge of Commercial Marine and Adelaide F U L L I N W I D E R have Distributions.

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Alumni Weekend was very successful despite initially threatening weather that eventually cleared nicely. '19 was well represented at the Friday night, Dahlgren Hall reception (very well run) and filled over three tables for the excellent dinner in the Mess Hall. Returning to 34 Randall later to greet many of the gang who dropped in for a nightcap, Dulany and I found our missing houseguests, the DON KINGS, awaiting us and sputtering their theme song: "If you have time to spare, travel by air." (At least from New York to Washington.)

Nellie and S T E V E S T E V E N S ' "At Home" on Saturday after the game was grand fun as their parties always are. Not only did we see the class but many other good friends. Piece de resistance of their bountifully-laden table was a deliciously baked 10-pound bluefish snared by NICK N I C H O L S O N off Block Island less than a week before. And, of course, a fish can't swim without liquid.

In addition to those already mentioned, the following were sighted at one or more of the weekend's events: The Dyers, Roberts, Lambs, Demarests, Reads, Mirba Bryant, the Williams, Coneys, Staudts, Wynkoops, McGurls, Maud Crichton, the Tarbuttons, Whiteheads, Greers, Willenbuchers, Harry Rochester and last, but not least. Bob Waldron, who came all the way from Detroit for the affair and also participated in "Operation Sardine" by sleeping ( ?) in a 36-man, double-decked, visiting-team bunkroom in dear old Bancroft.

YEN CONEY is teaching Science and Math, at Wrexeter on Severn School which, some years ago, took over the Rugby Hall property (scene of our 1940 reunion) as a prep school. For my sake. Yen, don't be too tough in Math.

The following attended the 2 October luncheon at the Army and Navy Club, Washington : Stevens, Adams, Dyer, Schoeffel, Staudt, Greer, Tarbutton, Kincaid and Dierdorff.

The wedding on 22 September in the Navy Chapel, Washington of lovely Martha Selden Metzel to Dr. William Corsen Mohler and the subsequent reception at the Fort Leslie McNair Club are more fully covered elsewhere in this issue. They were beautiful affairs which Dulany and I with many other friends and classmates of Elizabeth and Jeff had the great pleasure of attending. All of us join in best wishes to the happy couple.

R A L P H O F S T I E reports that he is still under Bethesda's care but looks forward to the first class luncheon he can attend, sends his regrets that Joy and he could not attend the Stevens' "At Home."

EGG MENTZ says: "Am doing fine and playing golf about four times a week. We leave for New York tomorrow and then Newport for a visit with Tommy and Barbara Robbins."

Good letter dated 6 September from ROSEY F I T C H , 501 W. Pertola Ave., Los Altos, Calif. He lives across the street from RUSS and Peg IHRIG and has seen LINK CHALLENGER several times. Plans to take a few courses at Stanford this winter.

JACK REDMAN'S 6 September communique avers that San Francisco is quieting down after the convention and that BILL CALLAGHAN will not report (as Commander Western Sea Frontier) until 15 November. Meanwhile, Jack is wearing both his own and Bill's hat.

Most interesting 27 September airmail from J O E B U C H A L T E R is Yokosuka, 20

Japan. (How that boy gets around!) He just missed Bill, who he says must have known he was coming. Says in part: "Have spent 6 months or more each year for the past four years in Spain (mostly) and other parts of Europe. Last year it was a 14-month tour via Volkswagen. Dehghtful.

Got back and decided to go to Japan. Will be sailing back home come the middle of October." Joe's Terre Haute, Ind., address is now 251 South 21st St. Mrs. James L. Holloway The class will learn with great sorrow of Jean HOLLOWAY's death on 3 October 1956, at her home in Washington after a long and valiant struggle. Our sincere sympathy on behalf of the class goes to our bereaved classmate and the family. She will be sorely missed.

R I F F E L RHOTON, 319-A West Markham St., Little Rock, Ark., advises that he keeps up his Athletic Association dues but seldom manages to attend the games. Says, very generously, to the class and other grads that "I will usually be willing each year to let them have my signed but unpaidfor non-personal ticket applications to any or all games." Many thanks. Riff.

Nice card from LOU PELZMAN in Copenhagen on 16 September stating that he and Florence are having a grand trip and had seen Fay and T E X S E T T L E in Oslo. Both send their best.

Nellie and S T E V E S T E V E N S drove early in September to Nova Scotia and spent two weeks in a lodge near Annapolis Royal. Steve says that the lake water was too warm for good fishing but both report an interesting group at the lodge and a pleasant time. Returning, they took the S.S. BLUENOSE from Yarmouth, N. S., to Boston.

W A L T E R ANSEL'S reply to the October luncheon card says: "Sorry. Can't make it. My infirmities seem to be multiplying."

In answer to my request for a bill of particulars, he says 'taint as bad as it sounded, was feelin' a little feeble that day, life in the old boy yet.

It was good to see MIKE W I L L I A M S and his charming wife, Jo, at the Homecoming. Mike, as always, was bubbling over with enthusiasm and class spirit. They were returning to Houston after attending the wedding of Mike's daughter, Cora, as noted elsewhere in this issue.

September 27th's wire from Florence and ED FRIEDMAN at White Sulphur Springs said: "Greetings to a wonderful gang. Sorry we cannot be with you."

Arinthia and SHORTY ROBERTS came from Elmira, N. Y., for the Alumni Weekend and stayed with the DYERS. Shorty says that he has retired, no foolin', and is enjoying it very much. Certainly looks it.

Vice President (Eastern Area) of the Alumni Association SCOTT LAMB and Sally arrived early so that Scott could combine alumni business with pleasure. They and the DAN McGURLS ably represented the Philadelphia area.

Phyllis and TAR T A R B U T T O N report having enjoyed a delightful visit this summer with the Whiteheads in their lighthouse (ex) on Southern Island, Tenant's Harbor, Me. Tar is still working for the University of Maryland. W H I T E Y and Lillian W H I T E H E A D are back at their Ellerson, Va., home for the winter.

W I N F I E L D A. BROOKS has been promoted to Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering at Georgia Institute of Tech.

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T H O M A S H. ROBBINS is now president of the Naval War College. He has been Chief of Staff there for several years.

It is with deep regret that we report the death of our classmate CHARLES STANLEY F I N C H on 11 September after a long illness at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery and the following classmates acted as honorary pallbearers: Bunch, Christmas, Dettmann, Korns, Mullinnix and Pearson.

We remember him as a cheerful, kindly companion at the Naval Academy who was fond of a practical joke and always had a good word for everybody. He was commissioned in the Marine Corps upon graduation and retired in 1926 as a 1st Lieutenant.

For many years he made his home in Kentucky. More recently he was living in Florida. He is survived by his widow, Mina B. Finch, at 558 E. 18th St., Hialeah, Fla., their 12-year-old son, Charles Stanley, Jr., and two grown daughters by a previous marriage.

Barbara Curtis of Annapolis, widow of J O H N N I E CURTIS, announces the engagement of her daughter, Carolyn, to Richard A. Stevens, son of Dr. and Mrs. Russell A. Stevens of Wilkes Barre, Pa. Carolyn was graduated from Hollins College, Va., in June, spent the summer traveling in Europe and is now working for Operations Research in Washington. Mr. Stevens was graduated from Wesleyan University and is currently a graduate student at Georgetown University. Carolyn's brother, Lt.(jg) E(iward B. Curtis, Staff N A P S at Bainbridge, will be in Annapolis for the wedding which is planned for Christmas week.

GROVER B. H. HALL is to be the new Commander Naval Air Bases, 11th and 12th Naval Districts.

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Sec'y, Mr. Homer Eimers 930 H Street. N.W., Washington, D. C.

DAN GALLERY is the new Commander Caribbean Sea Frontier and Commandant of the Tenth Naval District.

Barren at Rutgers M. C. B A R R E T T has been appointed an instructor in general engineering in the Rutgers University College of Engineering.

Morgan retired in 19S1. He is a registered professional engineer, and studied at Carnegie Institute of Technology.

Here is a list of classmates who attended our monthly luncheon at the .A.rmy-Navy Club on September 26, 1956: O. L. Billingsly, R. L. Bowman, H. B. Brumbaugh, A. B. Cook, J. P. Costello, J. R. Dudley, H. O. Eimers, F. F. Ferris, E. G. Fullinwider, W. C. Gilbert, D. T. Giles, B. H. Hanlon, J. W. Jamison, A. M. Loker, A. H. McCollum, W. A. McDowell, R. E. McShane, W. R. Millis. G. C. Morgan, K. H. Noble, S. S. Purves, C. E. Smith, D. F. Smith, W. B. Thorp, J. A. Waters, and T. L. Wattles.

John Philip Womble, Jr. RAdm. John P. Womble, Jr., 55, Commander Service Force, Atlantic Fleet, died 5 October 1956 in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He was convalescing from an illness of three weeks when he suffered a heart attack.

A resident of Atlanta, Admiral Womble took command of the Service Force in SHIPMATE

December 1954, coming from Washington where he had been deputy director of personnel policy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense.

Prior to the Washington assignment he had served as Commander Mine Force, Atlantic Fleet, with headquarters at Charleston, S. C. Phil served through entire World War II in the Pacific Fleet destroyers where he had every command from captain to flotilla commander. At the end of the war he held the rank of Commodore as Commander Task Flotilla Two. He was awarded a Silver Star Medal, three Legions of Merit and several other decorations. .\dmiral Womble is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lillian C. Womble; a son, John P. Womble, I I I ; one daughter, Mrs. A. O. Spaulding of Calif.; and two grandchildren.

Dussault, Edwards, Felt, Gold, Gwathmey, Haas, Hensel, Mrs. Holderness, Huebl, Johannesen, Johnson, Keith, Mrs. Kern, King, Kingsley, Leavitt, Levasseur, H. H. Loomis, Loughead, McDowell, Mclsaac, Morrison, Murdaugh, Oliver, Parr, Pottle, Rhoads, Rigler, Ringle, Roberts, Robison, Shoup, Smoot, Sprung, Stephens, Stimson, Tucker, Wadbrook, Waldhauser, Welker, Wilson, Mrs. Withington, and J. E. M. Wood.

Arnold Was Popular in Bureau E D D I E ARNOLD is now Commander Carrier Division Four. But for a long time he was affectionately known as the "Senior Aviator of BuPers," where his quick wit and sense of humor made him popular with all hands in the north end of the Arlington .A,nnex. "Here's how we did it in Kwaja-

Burial was at Arlington on 10 October.

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Sec'y, Gerald A. SUcey.

Golden Propeller Farm. Rt. 2, Box 146, Mercersbnre. Pa.

Friends and the Class of '22 will regret to learn of the death of Claire M. Aldred, wife of T H O M A S A L D R E D , on 23 July 1956 of an acute heart attack, at their home in Arlington, Mass., at the age of fifty-four.

LEON J. H U F F M A N became Senior Member of the Board of Inspection and Survey, Pacific Coast Section. This is a change from what was reported in the last issue of Shipmate.

Maj. Gen. Robert P. Hollis, USA Major General R O B E R T P. H O L L I S , L^S--\, is now Commandant of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces located at Fort McNair in W^ashington, D. C. Bob resigned on graduation as did many others in the class because commissions in the Navy were not certain until late in first class year. He was appointed second lieutenant in the field artillery of the regular army in January 1923. He transferred to the Quartermaster Corps in 1938.

Bob has had the variety of duties that come to .-^rmy as well as Navy officers.

He served in Panama, with the Army ROTC at Purdue University, and in the European Theater in charge of the Petroleum and Field Division and finally as Theater Chief Quartermaster.

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H. D. F E L T is now in the four-star post of Vice Chief of Naval Operations. He was formerly Commander Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. Don has been a naval aviator since 1929.

CNO Gives Class Party Admiral A R L E I G H A. BURKE, USN, and Mrs. Burke entertained members ol the class in the Chief of Naval Operations Quarters at the Naval Observatory S September 1956. It was our first large gathering since the thirtieth reunion. We extend to Bobbie and Arleigh our sincere thanks for their hospitality. Among those present— with their wives in most cages—were: Ambrose, Baskett, Beaumont, Bennett, Bernard, Bres, Briggs, Burt, Coe, Cofer, R. A. Cook, Crist, Crosby, Curry, Cutts, Daisley, Day, Mrs. Drexler, B. C. Duncan, NOVEMBER,

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MISS MARY JO AGETON, daughter of RAdm. Arthur A. Ageton, USN (Ret), Ambassador to Paraguay, and Mrs. Ageton, is a freshman at Middlebury College in Vt. She was graduated from National Cathedral School in Washington, D. C.

lein" was his usual suggested solution to a difficult problem. One of his blue memos, still in the files, reads: "I am pleased to note that Pers-G is cognizant of the accurate or inaccurate information I acquired while in Kwajalein concerning the various and devious methods of administering the Central Recreation Fund, the Officer Mess Fund and related regulations.

"Prior to my imminent departure from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel I am giving serious consideration to arranging for a substantial grant from one or both of the above mentioned funds to provide for the recreation and relaxation of the staff of Carrier Division Four. I deem it appropriate to add that I will be Commander Carrier Division Four.

Therefore the major portion of funds so granted will naturally be utilized for my personal recreational and relaxation activities.

"Your comments will be accepted. They will, of course, be ignored."

M. E.

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Massie Hughes Directs Ocean Barrier Test Admiral J E R A U L D W R I G H T , USN '19, Commander in Chief, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, announced recently that Atlantic Fleet ships and aircraft have just completed a 10-day test of an ocean barrier technique designed to detect enemy submarines and aircraft attempting to attack the United States via the Atlantic Ocean.

Rear Admiral F. M. H U G H E S , USN, Commander Anti-Submarine Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, with headquarters at Norfolk, Va., conducted the exercise.

In announcing its completion. Admiral Wright stated, "With the advent of submarine-launched guided missiles the task of the Atlantic Fleet to defend the U. S. from attack through the Atlantic has grown extremely complex. Analysis of the exercise is expected to show us what measures we will have to take to be able to throw up an effective barrier whenever we need it."

HAROLD D. BAKER has assumed command of the Potomac River Naval Command, Washington, D. C. P E I R C E and Hazel KINGSLEY became proud grandparents for the first time when Scott Sackett Kingsley was born to their son, Stephen ,and his wife, Beverly, at Norfolk, Va. 1923 in San Diego September 28-30 was '23 weekend in San Diego. On Friday evening a stag dinner was held at the Admiral Kidd Club at the behest of HAROLD H. (Mike) CONNELLEY, local secretary. Mike, who now works for Murray Smith, '21, in the Western Metals Corp., presided over the gathering. Those present and their present activity were BILL BURFORD, Chula Vista Planning Commissioner and golfer extraordinary; T O M M Y CARLIN, Coronado realtor; HARRY CHASE, Coronado resident; P A U L F. DUGAN, Math and Physics teacher at the Bishop's School; J A S P E R FLEMING, La Mesa insurance agency; S T A N L E Y L E I T H , Convair planner; BILL LEMLY, former realtor now free-lance; DAVE N U T T E R , another Chula Vista resident, and JACK JECKLIN, recently recovered from a heart attack and relaxing on Point Loma.

Saturday, the 29th, saw the retirement ceremonies for F R E D MOOSBRUGGER at the Naval Training Center, San Diego.

The recruit brigade of 2500 men paraded in honor of Fred. All the local flag officers attended and members of the Class of '23 were honored guests. Vice Admiral ROBERT L. D E N N I S O N , Commander First Fleet, told the packed grandstands of Fred's distinguished career, including the story of the destroyer classic, the Battle of Vella Gulf. Denny also read messages of congratulation from Admirals ARLEIGH BURKE and H A R R Y D. (Don) F E L T . Among the honored guests were HARRY SANDERS, the new commander of the Pacific Fleet Training Command, R A L P H W. D. WOODS, now in the mining business, M I K E CONNELLEY, JACK J E C K L I N , P A U L DUGAN, BURTON DAVIS, and J A S P E R FLEMING. Moosbrugger was promoted to Vice Admiral upon retirement.

Other members of '23 active on the San Diego scene include F R E D N E L S O N , a teacher of Math at Grossmont and resident of a beautiful hilltop home in Nestor, near the border; J O H N GOODNOUGH, resident of Leucadia; " P U T " STORRS, Air 21

MISS MARY SUSANNE PETERSON, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. M. R. Peterson '25, was married on 7 September to Mr. Braxton R. Overby in Smithfield, N . C. Pac; STAN RING, recently retired in Coronado; GEORGE F. GOOD, commanding Camp Pendleton: S H E L T O N (Tubby) Z E : R N , realtor; BEVERLY HARRISON, retired business executive (second retirement) ; " S P E E D " RODGERS, civil defense official; K E N N E T H WALKER, soft water business in La Jolla, and BILL McCARTY, recently moved to Coronado from Pocatello, Idaho.

P. F. DUGAN

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New York 14, N. Y.

Vice Admiral and Mrs. WILLIAM V. DAVIS, Jr., 3629 Veazey St. N.W., Washington, D. C , announce the engagement of their daughter, Judith Cary Davis, to Lt. John William Kuncas, U S N , the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kuncas, Naugatuck, Conn.

Miss Davis attended Georgetown Visitation Convent and Stephens College, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia in 1953. Lt. Kuncas was graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1952. He is now attended the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, Calif. The wedding will take place the end of December in Washington, D. C. Bill is Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air. The September 24th luncheon meeting of the Washington Group featured a talk by Ed Clexton on "The Effect of New Weapons Procurement on Industry," which, due to the importance of the subject and obvious competence of the speaker, stimulated many questions, which had to be terminated by time considerations.

The desirability of shifting to the Army & Navy Club for future meetings was debated with the decision to remain at the Gun Factory winning by one vote. This action is not irrevocable.

Those attending were: Beakley, Bradley, Bullis, Clexton, Davis, Deuterman, Domer, Gminder, Hartwig, Howard, Kalisch, Mercer, Neale, Nesser, Potter, Ramsey, Rawlins, Smith, Stout, Stuart, Sutliff, Sylvester, 22

Temple, Van Steenbergh, Weeden, Wilson and Wright.

Rear Admiral J A M E S B. R I C K E T T S (SC), and Mrs. Loretta Evelyn Gilmore were married 7 Sept. 19S6, in Treasure Island Chapel, San Francisco. They will be at home at 256 "C" 36th Ave., San Mateo, Calif.

Attending Homecoming this year, in most cases with their better halves, were Abrams, Brydon, Cleaves, Clexton, Darlington, Duke, J. D. Hayes, Hoffman, Kalish, Kolb, Longfellow, Mercer, Rose, Siegrist, SJisson, Temple, Viewig, Wiley, J. M. P. Wright, Mrs. France and Mrs. Hayter. Others were seen at the football game including our old class Prexy, Milton Mills.

Four active Vice Admirals in the class: Austin, Clexton, Davis and Goldthwaite.

We surely hated to see him leave. Wilbur BROWN (Bigfoot '24), Maj. Gen., USMC (Ret.), is also here attending the University. He's got his Bachelor's degree and has done most of the work on his Master's degree and intends to continue right on for his Doctor's degree. NEALY C H A P I N out of '20 has been teaching here in the Engineering Mechanics Department since '48.

M. E. E A T O N '21, I think, is the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department in the University Extension Division at Mobile."

John Joseph Darlington The "welcomest" man at this Homecoming for his classmates who had not seen him for these many years was "J. J." Darlington.

Joe has been saiHng with the United States Lines for many years and for the last six

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PLANTER. His operating schedule does not permit his being at many class affairs so it was a real treat to see him at this one.

Joe spent the whole four years of World War I I as a merchant marine prisoner of war in Shanghai and Japan, including some time in the coal mines of Hokkaido which many other prisoners remember. He was first officer in a ship captured in Far Eastern waters by a Japanese auxiliary cruiser at almost the start of the war. Joe still carries the scar of a Jap bayonet wound but he still feels he made out best in the exchange.

The story of Joe's experiences are fascinating and he is a master story-teller. When you see him, get him to tell you his castingbread-on-the-waters story. In reminiscing about midshipmen days, Joe used many now almost forgotten nicknames.

Joe's ship is a C-2 and carries 12 passengers. He would like to have any classmates or other Naval Academy friends going to Europe to sail with him. Let him know as early as possible as bookings are tight.

W. C. COLE is now a "banker." He is with the Seaboard Citizens National Bank of Norfolk at the Naval Air Station. He is also treasurer of the Hampton Roads chapter of the Alumni Association. Willie lives at 4801 Holly Ave., Virginia Beach, Va. Joe Fines Reports In J O E F I N E S writes from the University of Alabama: "I'm starting my third year here teaching in the Mechanical Engineering Department.

For those who want to enjoy many pleasant years, busy enough so they're not bored with life but still not under the 'get it done yesterday' pressure of the 'old Navy,' I'd say get a job teaching. Education is in great need of those who can teach math, technical or science subjects and though I may be just a bit biased in my opinion, I believe, as material for teachers, naval officers with 30 years' experience in the Navy are superior to any others.

"When we first came to Tuscaloosa, S T E V E BARCHET was also here—had a very good job as Engineer with the Gulf States Paper Company. However, the effort required to overcome some of the natural inertia in these parts finally, after a year, made Steve decide to go elsewhere and although the company needed a man with his drive and wanted him to stay, he went.

Olivia is now a regular member of the faculty in the Latin Department of the new high school in Tuscaloosa. Joe and Olivia compromised on retirement between hot and cold weather so Joe gets to spend his summers along the Colorado trout streams.

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4608 Chevy Chase Blvd., Chevy Chase 15, Md.

The engagement of Miss Judy Powell Nevins to 2d Lt. Ward Morehouse LeHardy, USA, has been announced by her parents, RAcim., USN (Ret.), and Mrs. J O S E P H H. N E V I N S , Jr., of Belle Haven, Alexandria, Va. Lieutenant LeHardy is the son of Mrs. Louis Marcel LeHardy of Annapolis, Md., and the late Lieutenant Commander LeHardy, USN, '26.

The prospective bride was graduated from S t Agnes Episcopal School for Girls, Alexandria, Va., in 1955. She attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia.

Lieutenant LeHardy is a graduate of the Severn School, Severna Park, Md., Class of 1952, and was graduated from the U. S. Military Academy, West Peint, in 1956.

A November wedding is planned in Alexandria, Va. Sledge Teaching at Rutgers A L E X A N D E R SLEDGE of Box 162, Great Barrington, Mass., has been appointed an assistant professor of industrial engineering in the Rutgers University College of Engineering.

He was director of branch of the Office when he retired from Previously he served version design officer

the New York City of Naval Research the Navy last year. successively as conin the Bureau of

MISS NEVINS, daughter of RAdm. and Mrs. Joseph H. Nevins, Jr., whose engagement was announced recently.

SHIPMATE

Ships, production officer at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, industrial manager of the 8th Naval District, New Orleans, and director of the production division of the Office of Naval Material in Washington.

Sledge holds a master's degree in naval construction from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is presently a graduate student at Columbia University.

J. D. Taylor, President Connecticut chapter. Dies J A M E S D. TAYLOR, CAPT. U S N ( R E T . ) , died of a heart attack at New London, Conn., on 17 September 1956.

Church services were held in New- London and graveside services in Arlington Cemetery on 21 September 1956. He was president of the Connecticut chapter of the Alumni Association.

Aida Hall B R O A D B E N T , widow of John H. Broadbent, is now instructing in the creative arts. She has settled in the city of St. Augustine, Fla., and gives her address as 16 Marine St. in that city.

W. B. B E N S O N has accepted an appointment as science teacher at the Wakefield High School in Arlington, Va. Tome spent last year obtaining a master's degree at Purdue University Photographic Service George Washington University and is now PREPARING AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY to become full-fledged college professors: a card-carrying pedagogue.

E. S. Hutchinson, F. A. Graf and H. O. Parish, all of '26, and Col. A. M. Wilson, USA. Joe Ludewig Asst. Dean at Carnegie Tech.

J. \ y . L U D E W I G has returned to the Carnegie Institute of Technology after a now lives with his wife and two daughters development within the Department of Defense. summer in Europe to find himself promoted at 3816 Jocelyn St., Washington, D. C. to the Office of Graduate Studies as AssistJAS. O. BANKS has been relieved as Captain Dietrich is married and has two ant Dean. Congratulations, Joe I Commander, Florida Group, Atlantic Re- children. He studied at the Industrial ColJoe and Minerva flew- over and back; serve Fleet, and will be on the staff of the lege of the Armed Forces during 1949-50, while in Europe they visited eight coun- 6th Naval District until his retirement in and received his Master's Degree in Business Administration at George Washington tries including West Germany where they February 1957.

University in 1952. were entertained by the Superintendent of the new German Naval Academy, Kapitan 1 9 2 6 • zur See Hubert Von Wangenheim.

Naval Aviators—Attention!

The Ludewigs logged 10,000 flying miles Sec'y. Cdr. H. A, Fravel, U S N (Ret.) Dr. Colgan Bryan, Head of the Depart3410 15th St., North, Arlington 1, Va. and 6200 K.M.'s in a Volkswagon—eight ment of Aeronautical Engineering of the countries and six European capitals. They ROBERT B. ELLIS has returned from University of Alabama, is anxious to obare acquiring a Volksw-agon as a result of Europe and is now on duty in the Bureau tain the services of two men qualified to their trip. teach aeronautical subjects beginning next of Personnel. semester. He wants mature persons with Tiny Schultz L E O N A R D B. S U T H E R L A N D , who considerable flying experience. He feels that W. C. S C H U L T Z is living at 1700 was Chief of Staff to BYRON H A N L O N , recently retired naval aviators would be Miguel Ave., Coronado, Calif., where he '21, Commander Joint Task Force Seven, ideal for this job and that the job would is, among other hobbies, teaching at the now takes command of the Aircraft Early be ideal for them. Anyone interested may Coronado High School. He will be teaching Warning Wing, Pacific. write to Dr. Bryan or to RAdm. C. A. chemistry, physics, plane geometry and genR O B E R T H. RICE, who was Deputy Fines, U S N ( R e t ) , 3619 13th S t , Tuscaeral science. Tiny is also head of the local Director of Naval Intelligence, is now Com- loosa, Ala. Joe Fines is now in his third Community Chest Drive, member of the mander Cruiser Division One. year of teaching in the Mechanical EngiCity Planning Commission and candidate neering Department of this University.

W I L L I A M MILLER, JR., takes comfor City Council seat. mand of Carrier Division 16 this month.

Tiny took his master's degree in electrical engineering at the University of CaliAnderson Is Prof, at South Carolina 19 2 7 • fornia in 1933. His specialty is radio engiRAdm. W. L. A N D E R S O N , U S N Sec'y, Cdr. Howard C. Adams, USNR, neering. He was a member of the faculty of (Ret.), has accepted a position as assistant Pacific Far East Line, Inc., the Postgraduate School from 1944 to 1951 professor of engineering in the School of 918 Sixteenth St., N.W., Washington 6, D. C. when the school was at Annapolis. He Engineering at the University of South retired in 1952.

H E N R Y H. CALDWELL is the new Carolina, Columbia, S. C. Chief, Naval Air Reserve and Training.

John D. Reppy, Jr., son of the late Bill Anderson was professor of naval His address is NAS, Glenview, 111.

Captain R E P P Y , USN, and Mrs. Reppy, has been awarded a Noyes-Clark Fellow- science and commandant of the Naval The following members of the Class of ship for the academic years 1956-57 by the ROTC unit at the University from 1951 to '27 attended a luncheon at the Army-Navy 1955.

After leaving the University, he was Graduate School of Yale University. The Country Club at noon, 25 September 1956: Fellowship provides a stipend sufficient to chief of staff to the Commandant, Sixth Capt. Ashley, Capt. Atkeson, Capt. Barnes, Naval District, until his retirement in June. care for regular tuition charges and $1,100 He holds the Master of Science degree in Capt. Berry, Capt. Bowling, Capt. Caswell, in cash. design engineering from the University of Adm. Cooper, Capt. Dahl, Capt. Drouilhet, BOB M c F A R L A N E is the new Execu- California. He is also an associate member Capt. Dukeshire, Capt. Foley, Capt. Gordon, tive Director of the National Security In- of Sigma Xi (science honorary) and an Adm. Griffin, Capt. Hilton, Adm. Honsinger, Capt. Maginnis, Capt. McClaughry, dustrial Association. He relieves Commo. honorary member of Blue Key. Adm. McKinney, Col. Newhart, Adm. J O H N K. R I C H A R D S , JR. '12, who has Nilon, Capt. Pryce, Capt. Quackenbush, H. T. Dietrich Joins Kaman Aircraft directed the Association's activities since Adm. Riley, Mr. Sipe and Howard C. its start in 1944. It was founded upon the Capt. H. T. D I E T R I C H , U S N ( R e t ) , Adams. suggestion of the late James Forrestal to has joined Kaman Aircraft as assistant to act as a link between American Industry the president. In view of Kaman's rapidly The next meeting of the Class of '27' and the Department of Defense. expanding activities in diversified aeronauti- was at the Army-Navy Country Club, TuesSince retiring. Bob has been associated cal fields. Captain Dietrich will assist man- day, 30 October 1956, with the ladies with the Alliance Machine Company of agement in responsibilities related to long- invited.

Alliance, Ohio, in its Washington office. He range planning and policies of systems HOWARD C. ADAMS NOVEMBER,

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Royal Thai Marines, Navy, Army and Air Force officers attended the opening ceremonies at Sattahip. Colonel E D W A R D J. DILLON, USMC, Chief of Staff, U. S. Pacific Fleet Landing Force Training Unit, delivered a special message from General Randolph M. Pate, Commandant, U. S. Marine Corps, to Commodore Prasong Phibulsongram, Commandant, Royal Thai Marine Corps.

Thai forces participating in TEAMW O R K consist of a rifle company and an artillery battery. U. S. forces include the 3rd Battalion of the 9th Marine Regiment; elements of the First Marine Air Wing, Navy Beach Group One, and ships of the Pacific Fleet Landing Force Training Unit.

These ships include the attack transport USS MONTROSE, the landing ship dock USS OAKHILL, the fast transport USS D I A -

W I L L I A M M. N A T I O N has left command of CarDiv 15 to be Chief of Staff, AFPacFlt. ALLEN S M I T H , who now has CarDiv 16, becomes Director of the Naval .Aviation Safety, at NAS, Norfolk, Va., in December.

The New York group of '17 held a regular monthly luncheon on 27 September 1956, at the Columbia University Club, 43rd St., New York City.

Arrangements will be made for a '27 Dinner-Dance to be held at the Commissioned Officers' Mess at Floyd-Bennett Field on 8 December 1956.

The following members were at the lunch: B. A. Crane, T. F. Donohue, G. B. Gilbertson, J. B. Maher, Murray Martin, M. D. Matthews, R. G. Newbegin, E. J. Sullivan and A. P. Tingle.

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Joseph B. Danho£f We regret to announce the death of Cdr. J. B. D A N H O F F , USN ( R e t ) , at the Naval Hospital, Bremerton, Wash., on 20 September. Joe had been under medical care and hospitalization for the past several months and he put up a great fight against the affliction of cancer. Funeral services were conducted on 24 September and many of his Alumni friends attended; he was an ardent Navy supporter and one of the regular attenders of Alumni meetings. His wife, Paula, intends to accompany the remains, after cremation, to Washington for interment at .Arlington Cemetery about 1 November. Paula is residing at Rte. 2, Box 437, Bothell, Wash.

Commander Danhoff w-as a Trustee of the Alumni Association from the Seattle chapter for the year 1955-1956. He had been retired in November 1939 but returned to active duty during World War II. Capt. CLAYTON RODES DUDLEY, USN, and Mrs. Dudley of Seattle, Wash., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jean Eleanor, to Mr. William H. Rassbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Rassbach of Washington, D. C. Miss Dudley attended the University of Maryland branch in Munich, Germany, and the University of London. Mr. Rassbach is a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology.

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A. C. BURROWS, who was former Deputy Chief of Staff of the .Alaskan Command, is now in Command of the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes. Al is a submariner and a Georgetown University Law School graduate.

E D W A R D A. H A N N E G A N is director of the Aviation Personnel Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

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P H I L I P A. W A L K E R , who is a legal specialist, is the new Assistant Judge Advocate General. He was District Legal Officer of the 12th Naval District.

GEORGE H. W A L E S is the new commanding officer of the Naval Proving Grounds, Dahlgren, Va. ^4

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The 25th Reunion of the Class of 1931 held in conjunction with the annual Homecoming at Annapolis 28, 29 and 30 SeptemPhoto by Meade Studio ber was an outstanding success. The schedOFFICERS OF TAU OMICRON PHI ule of special events for the class doveSorority, Annapolis, Md.: President, Lynn tailed neatly with the Alumni Association Elliott Loughlin, daughter of Capt. and schedule, for a happy and enthusiastic Mrs. Elliott Loughlin '33; Vice President, throng that exceeded 200 were at the wonJo D. Rubins, daughter of RAdm. and Mrs. derful Boathouse Party on Saturday night.

Joseph R. Rubins '27; Treasurer, Barbara Almost as many stayed over for chapel Jones, daughter of RAdm. and Mrs. H. B. services on Sunday, and the truly magnifiJones '28; Secretary, Kris Westholm, cent "At Home" by J O E and Margaret daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Rollin £. T O T H .

Without attempting a detailed recap of Westholm '34. who was there by name, a general report would include: the City Manager of Albuquerque, N. Mex.; executives from U. S. 19 3 0 • Steel and a Canadian company; the vicepresident of the First National Bank of Sec'y, R. Adm. Charles Brook. U S N (Ret.), 4108 Chesterbrook Rd.. Falls Chnreh. Va. New York; an executive of a cement comCapt. W A L T E R W. S T R O H B E H N , pany of Hudson, N. Y.; a DuPont manager USN, has reported for duty as Chief of from N. J.; the manager of the May ComStaff and Aide to VAdm. L. S. Sabin, pany, St. Louis; Sperry Gyroscope repreUSN, Commander Amphibious Force, U. S. sentative, Seattle; Bendix attorney. New executive of Dravo Corp., PittsAtlantic Fleet, at the Naval Amphibious York; burgh ; executive of Graybar Electric, CleveBase, Little Creek, Va. land ; president of an oil engineering comHe reports to his new assignment from pany, Oklahoma City; a Rear Admiral of duty as Commander of Transport Amphibi- the Line and a Rear Admiral, Supply ous Squadron One of the Pacific.

Corps; numerous Captains of big ships and Captain and Mrs. Strohbehn with their staffs; others who are enjoying retirement daughter, Barbara, live in Norfolk. Son in various pursuits; and a lovely covey of John Walter is a student at Stanford ladies. It was the privilege of DOC SNYDER, honorary member, to pay the University.

VERNON L. LOWRANCE, who has best tribute to the ladies. Some pictures been selected for flag rank, goes to the taken at the Reunion will be included in Office of the Chief of Naval Operations the 25th Anniversary Book which will be distributed before the end of the year. from Command of the Cruiser MACON. RAdm. WILLIAM R. SHEELEY, a Plenty of planning and hard work on the law specialist and former Assistant Judge part of JOE T O T H , J O E TENNEY, Advocate General, is now at the Embassy FLOYD MYHRE, their wives and wives in Rome. He will represent the Army, Navy of other classmates in Annapolis, made the and Air Force in claims made by Italians Reunion a high point in the history of the against U. S. Forces. His post is established Class of 1931. under the provisions of the North Atlantic P.S.—Hagberg helped some, too.

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E. O. WAGNER has been assigned to • the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. 1 9 3 2 Eddie formerly had command of the carSec'y, Capt. John G. Spangler, U S N , rier KEARSARGE in the Pacific Fleet.

JCS, Room 2D940, Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C.

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WARD T. S H I E L D S recently took command of the aircraft carrier KEARSARGE in Bremerton Naval Shipyard.

Ed Dillon Opens Joint Thailand-U.S. Amphibious Training Exercise O P E R A T I O N T E A M W O R K , a joint Thailand-U. S. amphibious training operation, was launched at a recent date rt the Royal Thailand Naval Base at Sattahip, 124 miles southeast of Bangkok. Over 600

The September luncheon was the first held on the new date and in all ways was a success. Before going further, the secretary pauses to pass the word again—the Washington chapter monthly luncheon is now held on the second TUESDAY of the month. A larger than usual turn-out was present to hear our guest, Dave Martineau, '33, outline the Survivor Benefits law, its relation to the over-all Defense program of legislation, and what it means to the individual. The group voted a large "thank you, Dave" not only for giving a fine talk but for an important part in helping push this beneficial piece of legislation through.

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Smith College to continue her studies there.

John is now Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, N. J. BURL L. BAILEY left command of the CURTIS (AV-4) to be commanding officer of the Naval Air Station, Olathe, Kansas.

If you've read elsewhere that Homecoming weekend was a huge success, that includes the sentiment of '32. Note please that Eddie Baker was Officer in Charge of Arrangements.

The crowd on Friday night included Miller (Jerry), Jaap, Lamade, Brown (Bill), Baker, Lanman, Raring, Sunderland, Collette, Thomas (D. I.), Prince, Slayden, Sosnoski, Brumby, Holt, Dreany, Hummer, Humrichouse, Goodman, Leverette, Bailey ( W i n ) , Spangler, Shinn, Humes, Harrington and (long time no see) Hodgkins, Nicholas, Feldscher and Rounds.

Wives were there, too, and Emmy Marshall and Helen De Zayasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all prettier than ever.

On Saturdays the football games of St. Stephen's High School in Alexandria resemble a small '32 class reunion what with Collette, Scott, Small and Spangler in the lineup.

A note on the 25-year book And a Quarterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thirty-Two. Editor Nisewaner reports that everything finally fell into place and was sent to press on 1 October. All plans holding good, distribution will be about May 1957.

Bill Vrooman in Port-Au-Prince BILL VROOMAN writes in from PortMiss Greta Van Evera, daughter of Au-Prince, Haiti, where he operates the J O H N R. VAN E V E R A , has returned to International Country Club. He reports

Several new faces joined the crowd and seemed little the worse for wear since the last time they w-ere seen. Joe Jaap was in town passing through between commands.

Joe will soon take command of the CORAL SEA. Congratulations and good luck, Joe, as the first of our class on one of the "big three" carriers. Bud Willard was there, having just joined OpNav. Charlie Lanman just back from the Med and other places, enroute to the South Pole with Admiral Byrd, was holding his weight well. He reported that Bat Eye Arthur currently is doing a stretch in the hospital in Germany. Jim Collette came aboartl from the Atlantic Amphibs just starting a Washington sentence. Lem Small, recently signed with the BuOrds, was there. Bill Brow-n and Eddie Baker formed an Annapolis contingent. Others present were Bull, Pierce, Prince, Spangler, Zink, Brumby, Craighill, Nisewaner, Don Thomas, Charlie Smith, Lambert, Bandy, Hull, Taylor, Jerry Miller, Slayden and Scott.

Andy Nisewaner reported on the status of the Twenty-Five Year Book and said that things are falling into place quite nicely. Incidentally, for those of you who can't see from where you're sitting, Brooks Harral and Andy Nisewaner have worked like Trojans in handling this job.

Jerry Miller announced that it was getting on toward time for a 25th reunion and accordingly appointed a committee of Bill Brown, Spangler and Prince to get going on plans, arrangements, advertising campaign, etc.

seeing occasional classmates go through and extends a welcome to all to drop by. He warns those who want to get to his club by taxi that due to local politics and other circumstances taxi drivers frequently mislead patrons and feign ignorance of the place, but that persistence and a commanding attitude will usually get you through.

The October luncheon in Washington caught an unusual number trapped in conference, committee meetings, etc., resulting in a disappointingly small group for the martinis, soup and salad. Newcomers Jack Morse and Salem Van Every were welcomed as were visiting firemen Fawkes ( N A S Johnsville) and Cope ( N A S Weeksville, N. C ) .

Word was received from F R E D D I E W O L S I E F F E R and is quoted verbatim: "My current assignment since August 1955 is that of District Intelligence Officer, Third Naval District, and Assistant Chief of Staff (Intelligence), Eastern Sea Frontier, with headquarters in New York. My present home address is 75 Knightsbridge Rd., Great Neck, L, I., N. Y. On 1 October 19S6, I was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired list in the rank of Rear Admiral. However, I am being retained on active duty in my present billet until relieved on 31 January 1957. In the meantime, I am seeking a new career in civilian industry, and hope to find a good position prior to 1 February 1957 so that my transition from one career to another may be smooth and continuous. I would deeply appreciate any advice and contacts my classmates and/or former shipmates have to offer."

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Those attending: Turton, Utter, Miller, Nisewaner, Prince, Dreany, Zink, Morse, Pierce, Hull, Humes, Counihan, Sosnoski, Collette, Raring, Fawkes, Cope, Morse and Van Evera.

The 25th Reunion committee reported that the planning machinery for a galaweekend event during Homecoming weekend in the fall of 1957 is under way. All hands are urged to spread this word and start their own plans for a 25th Anniversary return to Severn Shores. Tell your friends, tell them to tell their friends and get set for a rousing time. More dope will be forthcoming in this column and, when arrangements are firm, a poop sheet of details will go in the mail.

In the more immediate future there is a class party in Washington—mark this date on your calendar—December 29, Saturday, Gun Factory, cocktails and buffet.

1932 News from Norfolk The regular monthly luncheons of the Norfolk chapter were resumed on 27 September with a very small group in attendance. Present were Mac Garrison, Lou Bryan, Izzy Schwartz, Dimi Dimitrijevic, Toot Blaisdell, Bill Miller, Phil Harrington, and Sug Sugarman. One expert from out of town was on hand: John Lietwiler.

Because of a conflict with Navy Day activities, it was decided to change the plans for a party. As it stands now we will have the regular luncheon on 25 October at the NOB Commissioned Officers' Mess and the party on Saturday night, 24 November, in the Williamsburg Room of the Club.

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Sec'y, Capt. L. C. Heinz, U S N , Room 2675, Arlington Annex, Washington 25, D. C.

The Washington contingent welcomed many newcomers at the regular monthly luncheon Thursday, 27 September, at the Naval Gun Factory.

Presiding for the first time was newlyelected Class Chairman Pickles Heinz, backed up by other new committeemen, Robertson, Gazlay and Grady. Increased efforts to get a good turnout by timely reminders were reflected in the highest attendance for months, a total of 29. Others present were: Schade, McKenzie, Garrels, Fowler, Hayden, Ogden, Curtis, Mandarich, Martineau, Miller (George), MacPherson, Conwell, Luosey, Tyree, Stevens, Chase, Garrison, Curtze, Kaufmann, Clarence White, Costello, Hartman, Wright, O'Brien and Overton.

It was agreed that monthly luncheons would continue to be held at the Gun Factory the last Thursday of each month.

Plans were also announced for a fall cocktail party to be held at the Bethesda Medical Center Officers' Club, Friday evening, 9 November.

George Miller gave a brief summary of items of current interest from the Op-90 area which generated quite a bit of discussion. It is hoped to have a similar talk by someone close to a field of general interest each month.

Latest information concerning the class window, to be installed in St. Andrew's Chapel at the Academy, is that we expect completion around March 1957. Plans for a dedication service depend upon firming up the completion date.

Those not stationed in Washington who have (or can manage) a reason to be in town are urged to get to the luncheons and/or the party on 9 November.

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A note from BROWN TAYLOR at home, 10 Avenida Dr. Andreu, Barcelona, Spain. He reports seeing many classmates throughout the world: Bob and Marion Paton in Karachi; Mickey and Ronnie Reeves in Cairo; Bill and Lollie McCormick in Rome; Russ and Mary Alice Allen in London; Jim and Shirley Wright in London; Bob and Bess Leeman in London; Clyde and Polyana Van Arsdall (phone) in Paris.

A note from B E N N Y W A L K U P and a check for the Memorial Window. He has been transferred to Toledo and is living at 2557 Portsmouth.

19 3 4 • Again we have picked up info of more '34 sons at the Academy: Jack P H E L P S Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., U S N R , and George GROSSMAN, both in "60.

129 Spa View Ave., Annapolia, Md. Latest count: Class of '59—3; Class of The Alumni Association gratefully ack- '60—8. nowledges receipt of the sum of $100 from On behalf of the Class of 1934 a $10 J. J. STALEY in payment for a Life donation was made to the Buckner Orphans Membership in the Association.

Home, Rt. 4, Dallas, Tex., in memory of E D W I N K. J O N E S .

This reporter must resort to the list of Alumni by classes prepared by the Alumni Association to report attendance at Homecoming Weekend. '34 was represented by 17 members and 6 of these are local residents. Here they are: Local hosts: Lew Coxe, John Green, Jigger Lowe, Angus MacLeod, Joe Dickey, and Rollin Westholm.

Washington area contingent: Jim Davis, John Horton (Ft. Meade), Russ Maynard, Sydney Merrill, Bob Ovrom, Hi Smith, and Roy Smith.

From far and wide (more or less) : Dave Miller, Jack Phelps, and Bob Sellars.

Others spotted at the game were Butch Grosh, George Grossman, Harry Greer, Spider Bailey, Nels Johnson, Bill Martin, Luke Sample, Sam Brown, Ray Ours, and Bob Risser. Any others overlooked please excuse the myopic eyes of the reporter.

CARL D R E S C H E R (RADM., SC, USN, RET.) has moved to 30 Brookside Dr., Greenwich, Conn. Information is that Carl's business address is Sinclair Refining Company, N. Y. C. T. F R I T T E R has taken command of the seaplane tender CURTIS (AV-4).

He formerly was Special Weapons Plans Officer on the staff of CinCNelm.

Lynn Elliott Loughlin, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. C. E L L I O T T LOUGHLIN, was recently elected President of Tau Omicron Phi Sorority in Annapolis.

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Sec'y. Capt. J. W. Thomson, U S N , Rm. 2687, BnPers. Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C.

CAPT. EUGENE B. FLUCKEY, USN '35, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, who will also head the new stadium drive.

The Class of '34 was weU represented in London during the Farmborough Air Show, 3-8 September.

"Pooch" and Marie DAVIS were over from Oslo where "Pooch" is Naval Attache.

"Van" VAN ARSDALL dropped over from Paris where he is Attache.

Washington was represented by E R N I E CHRISTENSEN. The London regulars on duty here are BOB LEEMAN, JIM W R I G H T and RUSS ALLEN. JIM SHILSON and Shirley have already returned to the States.

To date, 173 classmates have contributed $865.00 to replace the $1500.00 paid out of the class funds for the Memorial Window in St. Andrew's Chapel. Completion date of the contract for the window is 1 September 1957 and Homecoming Weekend 1957 would be an excellent time for a dedication ceremony, or should we wait until 1959 and our 25th Anniversary?

Cdr. and Mrs. S. MORROW DECKER, JR., announce the birth of a daughter, Priscilla Loomis, on 2 August in Lafayette, Calif. Mrs. Decker is the former Priscilla Peirce Rice, daughter of Mrs. Joshua Winslow Peirce and the late Mr. Peirce of Kittery Point, Me. Capt. K E N N E T H G. SCHACHT, USN, has reported to the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., as the new head of the Seamanship and Navigation Department.

He came from duty as Commanding Oflicer of the USS WACCAMAW (AS-109).

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Sec'y, Capt. John V. Noel, Jr., U S N , Bureau of Naval Personnel, Rm. 2609, Washington 25, D. C.

The Class of 1936 held their 20th Reunion during Homecoming festivities at the Naval Academy the weekend of 28 September.

Those attending the Alumni dinner party on Friday with their wives were Bennett, Bjarnason, Blitch, Boland, Brown, Caldwell, Crawford, G. Fowler, R. L. Fowler, Gray, Hutchins, King, E. R. Law, Lawrence, Mann, Moreau, Noel, Odening, Pratt, Richardson, Sherby, Stimson and Thacher, Those who came alone were Crisap, Grider, T. S. King and Rawlings.

On Saturday, we all met at Dick Pratt's house after the game where a good time A'as had by all. Thank you Dick and Ann SHIPMATE

for your hospitality! Those present were: Bennett, Blitch, Brown, Caldwell, Crawford, Coddington, G. Fowler, R. L. Fowler, Gray, Grider, Heywood, Houston, Hutchins, Billy Johnson, E. R. King, T. S. King, Lawrence, Mann, Moreau, Noel, Odening, Palmer, Pratt, Rawlings, Rice, Richardson, Riewe, Sherby, Stimson, Thacher and Ware.

Moose Brown sent out about 210 letters to all parts of the world giving '36ers information about the Homecoming and Reunion; 148 rephes were received, 95 regretting not being able to attend. Most of the negative replies were due to distance —Japan, Guam, Panama, Paris, the West Coast—these same people expressing their desires for a definite get-together in the near future, or possibly a 25th reunion. All expressed their best wishes for a successful and enjoyable reunion.

The only members we can't locate, or at least, the only letters returned for lack of address were to W. B. Near, R. M. Higginson, C. J. Ellis, J. W. Graham, L. W. Ross, and E. L. Kyte. All hands are asked to submit any information they might have on the whereabouts of any of these members.

From Norm Gillette in Spain For longer than I care to contemplate I have had the good intention of writing to Shipmate to ask them to give me a paragraph or two in the normally paragraphless column assigned to the small, quiet, but mighty Class of 1936. The 20th Anniversary of the class almost prodded me into action, but the Spanish siesta and fiesta were too much. However, this past month—on 27 August, to be exact—my good wife presented me with a 7 lb. 9 oz. caballerito—our 5th child and 2nd son. This did it, so to speak, and as I figured (40 years old) and—must admit—hoped that this would be the last such announcement, I decided to take the plunge into the ink pot and break the years of silence. The boy will be named Christopher, in honor of a famous gent here and thereabouts.

As some of my annual pen pals know, I have been in Spain for six months as the prospective Commanding Officer of the Naval Base, Rota. Rota is to be confused with an abandoned island and airfield in the Marianas, and I have received several well-intentioned missives from sympathetic friends asking me what piece of poor career planning had I executed to draw the Detail Officer's wrath.

We have only one spare bedroom here, so I don't want to oversell the place, but Rota, Spain, is another horse. It is not the travel poster come true—being located in the south-central coast of Spain, across the bay from Cadiz, a rather backward and poor area—but it is a welcome and far cry from Washington, Norfolk, and St. Elizabeth's. The first piece of advice you receive upon arrival here is: "echelo el reloj"— "throw away the watch." After your gears have decelerated to this concept, your Spanish friends then slyly try to get rid of your calendar.

Despite this abhorrence of dates, the CEC refuses to learn Spanish, so the work on the base proceeds at just about norrnal U. S. gallop—and we expect to commission on 1 July next. Rota will be a very large base and a welcome asset to our Sixth Fleet when the port is completed, probably sometime in 1958. In the meantime, a small but steady trickle of visitors passes through.

Ellis "Bert" Orr had his fine A K S (MERCURY) in here for a most enjoyable visit. I caught Jamie Semmes _ in Madrid, Bobby Morton in London (he is located in NOVEMBER,

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Malta) likewise Chester Nimitz (the Captain) in London. Jim Gray (of the Olympic Grays) in Port Lyautey, where I also saw a great deal of Ernie Humphrey. Jim is a wheel on CinCLant's staff and was on a Med inspection trip; Ernie was CO of FICElm but has left for duty in Norfolk with the Air Safety Activity. Just missed seeing Dick (Beerpo) Pratt in Gib with his DD Division. Speaking of "quiet" '36, has anyone engaged Dick in a long-winded, head-nodding exchange recently?

A very sad note in the Gillette chronology is the impending entrance of my father into the Naval Hospital at Bethesda with a serious cancer condition. Although my brother Bing ('39) and brother-in-law Bud Schumman, also '39, are both stationed in Washington, I know Dad would appreciate hearing from any of his friends. He retired in 1950 as a Commodore—initials are N. C. The paragraphs have grown into almost a column and I don't want to jar the '36 Toddy and Noddy Club too badly. I will close with the hope that we can do this at least every other year — letters, not babies.

New arrivals to the Washington area were present for this lunch. Don Mehlhop joined us but was so newly arrived at the BuOrd that he couldn't remember his phone number. He was able to remember where he lived because there abide Evelyn and his four children, Geraldine, Patricia, Sarah, and Elizabeth in descending order of ages.

Oh, yes ! The address : 4024 26th St., North, Arlington, Va.

In an exciting yarn, Joe shows that in the early days of our Navy, the need for competent leadership was so great that midshipmen, often mere boys, were trained on board ship, sailed straight into action and were called upon to carry out tasks of great responsibility.

At 5612 Gloster Rd., "Woodacres," Washington, D. C, abides one of the new arrivals, Fog Blasdel. He and Phyl with Barbara 10, Robert 6, and William 9 mos., have just come down from Newport where Fog had been at the War College. Fog is presently on duty with BuShips—Code 811, Main Navy BIdg.

Stretch Kelly and Martha have found a residence at 1700 Chesterfield Ave., Falls Church, Va., but do not yet have a phone.

Stretch is on duty at the BuShips, having come from duty as ComDesDiv 362. This is a second tour of duty in D.C. for Stretch.

From Duty as CO VX-2 comes Johnny Nielson to Washington. He and Bernie with their two children, Linda and John, Jr., 14 and 8, have settled at 2355 N. Quincy St. in Arlington, Va.

Ned and Joan Thomas have recently arrived in Washington with their family of two children, Wevley and Maureen, 12 and is on duty in BuOrd Plx having come from duty with CinCNelm. They have found a NORM GILLETTE home at 209 Gibbon St., Alexandria, Va. J. B. Icenhower Writes Novel 'Twas 19 years ago that we last talked, Mr. Midshipman Murdock and the Bar- Mike Shea and I. 'Twas nice to see Mike bary Pirates, written by Capt. J. B. ICEN- and Betty here in Washington with their H O W E R , is a juvenile novel published on two children, Wevley and Maureen, 12 and 1 October by the John C. Winton Co. of 9, respectively. Mike is on duty at OASD Philadelphia. It deals with the experiences (MP&R)—Pentagon having come from of a young midshipman aboard the frigate Staff—CinCPacFlt. The family is now living at 6106 23d St., North, Arhngton, Va. LIBERTY during the Barbary Wars.

Joe himself has quite a record, commanding a submarine during the war, and being a member of the Antarctic Expedition of 1946-47. He is presently Commanding Officer of the' Damage Control Training Center in Philadelphia.

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Washington News of 1937 Two second Fridays and one Alumni Homecoming have transpired since the last writing. There is some news of several kinds which will unfold as this narration continues. Attendance is good at the luncheons these last few months : 10 August there were 23 of the class to break bread together, 14 September the attendance increased to 30 of the class.

There being more about the 14 September meeting to tell we shall proceed. There were three of the class from out of town with us. Gene Rankin was up from CinC Lant Fleet staff at Norfolk and had time to join us. He brought word that Guy Anderson, Levick Street, and Frank Shamer had just arrived in the Norfolk area. Rex Wheeler and Terry Conner had sent their regards to the class.

Don White and Bud Hall were up from Annapolis telling us of the Homecoming and their plans to add the hospitality of the Academy for the graduates. Bud invited all to a luncheon before the football game and Don to a BYOL cocktail party after the game. It ended up with Don providing a complete buffet supper for aU hands after the game.

There were others at the party, too: Johnny Hess, Fred Schneider, Sneed Schmidt, Benny Freedman (his last time for this tour of Washington duty), Charlie Putnam, Charlie Gibson, John Johnston, Ralph Cousins, Bob Erly, Syd Bottomley, Carl Hirschberger, Ed Spruance, Cliff Messenheimer, Eddie Arentzen, Jerry Hughes, Wes Steesy, Charlie Minter, Jesse Robinson, Harry Hahn, and P. K. Taylor.

Alumni Homecoming Classmates — fellow alumni — friends — shipmates — visiting — boat rides •— dress parades — football game — conviviality — mix well by stirring with a good seasoned muddler, perhaps a jigger of this, some of that, stirred some more and mixed together — the result, a wonderful time was had by all. The recipe is so good that even our classmates came from afar.

Bob Wescott and Priscilla came down with their family from Boston. Young Clay Goodloe Wescott saw the Naval Academy, a dress parade, and took a boat ride. Bob and Priscilla, Clay and Pamela (their two older children) stopped over on the way to Annapolis in Washington and took time to see some of Washington, D. C. Bob Northwood came down from Philadelphia with June for the festivities. Bob is Commanding Officer of the General Stores Supply Office. He and June are living at 70() Robbins Ave., Philadelphia 11, Pa. Donald and Grace Dean come from Wilmington, Del. Don is the Assistant Purchasing Officer of the Atlas Powder Company. Don had graduated from M.I.T. in 29

chemical engineering and held several jobs before going to .\tlas Powder where he has been for the last 8-10 years.

Tom and Mary Cunningham had come up from Norfolk. They are living at 1122 Larchmont Crescent, Norfolk, Va. Morgan Baldwin and Nancy came over from Baltimore, Md., for the occasion.

Morgan has been a regular attender of these events and recently has had the opportunity to join a few of the class luncheons.

Don and Ruth White, who have quarters at 9 Porter Rd., USNA, had three couples as house guests for the weekend: Donnie and Bush Bringle, Betty and Curt Kelly, Dorothy and Syd Bottomley, all of whom are now on Washington duty. Tom Miller had e.xpected to come down but the story is that the Ford Motor Co. sent him a small surplus of 1956 models they had on hand and he was supposed to get rid of them. You may remember that Tom has the Ford dealership in Stonington, Conn. Don White wrote to Don Gay and Harvey Lanham at Patu.xent River to try to get them to come but they were unable to make the trip. Don White is the Head of Dept. of Mathematics at the Naval Academy.

Bud and Barbara Hall also have quarters in the Naval Academy at 40 Upshur Rd. Bud and Barbara invited any and all who wished accommodations to visit them during the week so long as the bedrooms and camp cots lasted. Bud had come up to Washington to the preceding class luncheons to extend the invitation. They also invited all to a buffet luncheon before the game on Saturday following the gettogether. Bud is in charge of Buildings and Grounds at the Naval Academy.

Charlie and Betsy Lake from #3 Persimmon Tree Rd., not far from Potomac, Md., came down to Annapolis to join the merry throng. Charlie seldom has the opportunity to join us at class luncheons so it was nice to see them.

This Friday night saw others of the Washington contingent: Marcia and Eddie Arentzen, Jack and Peggy Carroll, Ann and Fred Dally, Lois and Bob.Erly, Anne and Red Hessel, Betty and John Johnston, Bernie and Johnny Nielson, Dorothy and Jesse Robinson, Marian and Fritz Schnieder, Joan and Ned Thomas, Marcella and Wes Steesy, Charlotte and Cliff Messenheimer.

After the football game, '37 gathered at Don and Ruth White's quarters just half a block away on Porter Rd. There were twenty of the class who came for the KTs and/or the buffet supper which was good.

Don and Ruth had an excellent assist from their sons who butlered and washed dishes and other things. Bruce 16, Donald 14, and Edward 11 were the noble force. Don and Ruth have two more children, Barbara 8 and Anthony 2. Anthony did not help very much.

Of the twenty who gathered there were five new faces than those present at Dahlgren Hall on Friday. Eloise and Tom Davies had come down from Villanova outside of Philadelphia for the game. They had brought with them Tom's brother.

Bob, and his wife, Betty. Ethel and Fred Janney, Mary and Ralph Cousins, Mary and Charlie Minter, Louise and Mark Jordan and their daughter, Elizabeth, were the additional who came down only for the game.

Plans and conversation are being started for a twentieth anniversary at the time of the Alumni Homecoming next year, Don't forget and do keep it in mind!

JOHN P. M. JOHNSTON

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1937 Celebrates Truculent Turtle Anniversary The 10th anniversary of the flight of the Truculent Turtle was celebrated with a black-tie dinner at the Mayflower Hotel on 6 October, given by the Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Although the Turtle left Australia on 29 September 1946 and landed in Columbus, Ohio, on the 1 October, the Homecoming at Annapolis "interfered" and the celebration date changed.

Members of the Truculent Turtle's original crew were on hand for the festivities, including the pilot, Capt. T H O M A S DAVIES, with Mrs. Davies, and Capt.

E U G E N E P. RANKIN, and Mrs. Rankin. .A.Iso Cdr. Roy H. Tabeling, and Mrs. Tabeling, and Capt. W A L T E R S. REID, who flew in from Pearl Harbor.

New address received: MORING, W. E. Commanding Officer, Ordnance Supply Office, Mechanicsburg, Pa.

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I had seen those two fellows within recent years, but it had been many a moon since I had had a chance to see that old footballer, K E N N Y HYSONG. Ken came in from the West where he was Chief Staff Officer for ComPhibRon 7 down San Diego way. He now has the Special Service Desk in BuPers and he and Estella are living at 6000 Brook Drive, Falls Church.

Following up on Paul's article of last month, we now report that LINCOLN MARCY has arrived in Washington and is dug in at BuPers. Probably wishes he was back in the ST. PAUL. Line and Ginny can be reached at 3382 N. Buchanan St., Arlington, Va. A couple of new aviators have joined the gang. BOB GULICK, believe it or not, asked for duty in this area so he is in the Comptroller Division of BuAer. Don't know why he would want to exchange the good job of Production Manager in the O&R Dept. at Alameda's NAS for this job. Guess it is because he and Sally wanted to get back in their home at 25 Hollindale Dr., Alexandria. Nor do I understand why TOMMY B E N N E T T would want to get away from the wonderful climate of Pasadena, but he is here, too, and is digging in at BuAer. Tom and Lydia have moved into a home on Kurtz Rd., McLean, Va., an area which will probably soon become known as the USNA '39 sub-division.

New addresses received from members: HAUSMAN, J. E. Bureau of Ships (Code 710), Department of the Navy, Washington 25, D. C. Submarine Squadron 10 must be in depths WEILER, JR., H. J. Naval War Colof despair, from all reports, for its two lege, Newport, R. I. fighting Division Commanders have just left to come to this area. J O E VASEY, who was ComSubDiv 102, is now relaxing 1939 • at the National War College, while HOWARD T H O M P S O N , Ex ComSubDiv 101, Sec'y, Ernest Dunlap, 3233 Valley Dr., Alexandria, Va. is over in BuPers. Joe and Lilian reside at Cdr. R. F. LOCKE commands lighter- 212 Martha's Rd., Alexandria, while Howthan-air squadron ZP-3, based at the Naval ard and Polly have moved to 3412 N. Vermont St. in Arlington.

Air Station, Lakehurst.

I mentioned last month that POLLY Cdr. NEAL ALMGREN has been ordered to the University of Pittsburgh for P A R R E T T had reported to BuAer but I a postgraduate course in petroleum logistics. did not know his address at that time. He and Barbara now list 708 Meridian St. in The Naval Academy Class of 1939 met Falls Church as their residence. on 5 October in Newport at an informal That is all for this time. Incidentally, if party at the Officers' Club. Dinner was followed by dancing, with Cdr. and Mrs. C. G. anyone wishes an up-to-date list of the M E N D E N H A L L in charge of arrange- Washington group with home addresses just drop a card to me at Room 3507 Main ments.

Navy, Bureau of Ships (Code 715).

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By JOHNNY RITCH With the flurry of promotions over and the prospects for any pay changes in the hands of the Cordinier Committee, the subjects for discussion at the monthly luncheon are somewhat curtailed. This means that we will have to bend an effort toward getting some outside speakers to give us some new slants on various important projects in the Navy. Before closing out the promotion issue, however, I want to pass on the heartiest congratulations of the Washington contingent to those 26 stalwart '39ers recently selected for Captain. Keep up the fine work, men.

The special speaker that we intended for our September meeting couldn't show up, but it was probably just as well, as we had so many new faces that our time was well spent in getting re-acquainted with old friends. BUD SCHUMANN and J O H N N Y F I S H E R have joined the Weapon Systems Evaluation Group in Op Nav. Bud and Mary left a Virginia Beach home which they occupied while Bud was on ComAirLant staff and have taken up new residence at 4418 Stanford St. in Chevy Chase, Md. Johnny came from a destroyer, and he and Carol are now residing at 3316 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington, Va.

By PAUL SCHRATZ

Househunting has been a protracted and painful experience in the Norfolk area. The only houses big enough for all our needs are thirty years old and are still inhabited by the original owners. We leased two apartments temporarily, later added a third before giving up the first two. We were at the lease signing stage on two houses but both deals fell through. Near the ultimate in frustration and desperation, we finally bought a house—the thing we wanted to avoid in this area at any cost. Since we are still paying on mortgages in Falls Church and Coronado, our finances are now being run just like the government's except that there's nothing left in the treasury.

Throughout our search for a house here I couldn't help but wonder what these classmates with large families will ever do. And this, by the way, is a backhanded announcement that Bud and Kathy Cooper welcomed their seventh youngster, William, into the world at Bethesda on 17 September. The Coopers now have five girls and two boys and even in a game of "seven card," that makes a full house.

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The Alumni Association gratefully acknowledges receipt of the sum of $100 from E. W. REBARD and from A. G. McINTYRE in payment for Life Memberships in the Association.

New D D Visits John Paul Jones' Birthplace During a recent visit of the new destroyer U S S J O H N PAUL JONES to Kirkcudbright,

Scotland, the hometown of John Paul Jones, the ship's commanding officer, Cdr. ROBE R T W. HAYLER, JR., presented an inscribed silver tray to the people of that village in memory of one of the U. S. Navy's first and greatest heroes.

Accepted by the Rev. J. A. Fisher, Convener of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, the tray was inscribed: "For the People of Kirkcudbright—In Memory of Commodore John Paul Jones—From the Officers and Crew of the United States Ship JOHN

DESCENDANTS OF PRINCIPALS IN HISTORIC BATTLE between BON HOMME RICHARD and SERAPIS meet on board USS JOHN PAUL JONES. Capt. CreaghOsborne, RN, descendant of Captain Preston, and Cdr. R. W. Hayler, Jr. '41, descend- PAUL JONES." ant, so to speak, of Commodore Jones, being commanding officer of the newly comThe new "SHERMAN" class destroyer missioned SHERMAN class destroyer which visited its namesake's birthplace on the visited the birthplace of its namesake, John shakedown cruise.

Paul Jones, as part of her "shakedown" cruise, which is taking her, besides Edinburgh, to Portsmouth, England, Oslo, Noryou must have either disconnected your could be nearer to the rest of the family. We way, Copenhagen, Denmark, and LeHavre, phone or have a properly trained secretary, join you, Bobby and Bud, in continuing to France.

She will return to the United old man. hope for the best.

States in October.

The Norfolk area displayed a very active Johnny ran a very potent suggestion in his half of the column last month on what wives' group with 29 present at the Septem• the class is now doing on projects such as ber luncheon. The plans were hatched for 1 9 4 2 the promotion picture, new Social Security a class picnic next month and a K T and Sec'y, Cdr. C. B . Bishop, USN, laws, etc., which are of interest to all. I dinner party in December, which sounds 3380 N . Dickerson S t . , Arlington 7, V a . agree that we have slipped on these matters great. Details will be announced as soon as Since the last issue, Chet Lee has accepted recently and I, speaking as president of the available. We also have a circular in motion class as well as your columnist, accept my to get a men's luncheon underway, and the job as Chairman of the Washington with three of the class here on this small Committee (in the customary Chinese manshare of the responsibility. staff, Ed Foote, Johnny Weatherwa.x and ner), and Dick Arey has signed on as Coordinator of Special Projects. That's a In the past, many items like this were I, we'll have something underway soon. high-level. Pentagon-type title for the guy spearheaded by the executive committee in One of the pleasant surprises of the new who does the dirty work. His first job is Washington, and when the backing of the of duty in Norfolk has been the oppor- to organize the class party to be held 8 class members in Washington was achieved tour to join a first-class symphony orches- December at the Army-Navy Country Club. on a particular item, the support of the tunity again. I took an audition and was We still have over 100 classmates in the entire class was presumed. This, I think, is tra in the first fiddle section of the Washington-Quantico-Annapolis area, so a very good system. Experience in the past accepted Norfolk Symphony on arrival and have we look forward to a bang-up 15th anniindicates that the '39ers outside Washington been greatly impressed—and greatly chal- versary party. Please send details of party will not usually take time to write in their lenged—by the performance of the group. plans in other areas to your correspondent. ideas, partly because it's one of those things With five hours of rehearsal and several If ONR's travel funds hold out, we might we want to do and never get around to, but of practice per week, my extra- make some. mainly because the people in the Outlands more activities are pretty well taken have had faith in the strength of the class curricular Still on the subject of parties, those of organization and knew that the waterfront care of. us who attended Alumni Weekend tender would be properly covered. This faith, I It was a pleasure to note in Washington a hearty thanks to the Annapolis group for might add, has invariably been justified; that the first group of our four-stripe their fine hospitality and especially to Norm the work done by the Washington group selectees are now wearing the uniform. Tate for arranging the post-game dinner at has been remarkably responsive to the needs Congratulations again to all and a fond Alumni House. This was our first Alumni of all. hope that we'll all be in the same boat Weekend, and we thought it was great. No pretty soon. pressure, plenty relaxed, and a truly inspirI hope to get to a Washington luncheon ing feeling to take part in a gathering of By the way—did one of our selectees have shortly. My new duties on the AntiSubLant such a fine group of men. And besides, Staff involve frequent official trips to the an affair with a brief case and a taxicab we've got a football team! big city and I should have a chance soon in Boston? Couldn't be, could it, Jim? Word from Quantico is that Hal Harto help get a program on the road.

See you next month. wood is coaching the Marine Service League team there . . . best of luck, Hal. You have a good idea, though, Johnny— At least, your quarterback can't be drafted. stick with it!

1940 • We note our class still has members in Bobby Gillette was in town last month the running for the "Young in Spirit" Sec'y.

Lt. Cdr. R. A. Mallek. U S N , and brings disquieting news on the failing award, with Chet Lee joining us 4-time P. O. Box 552, Riverside, Calif. health of his father, who is well and favorlast month . . . daughter # 3 . AnyCdr. WILLIAM R. B O T T E N B E R G is fathers ably known to many of the class since our earliest midshipman days. The Commodore, at the Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, N. J. body else joining the "Old Indefatigables"?

The class luncheons are still held at the living in Long Beach since his retirement New addresses received from members: Gun Factory Club on the first Tuesday after the war, was hospitalized at Corona BOETTCHER, R. R. BuAer, Navy De- each month. The new arrivals at the Octofor a suspected malignancy and not long ber luncheon were Frank Tofalo (BuOrd), thereafter was moved to Bethesda where he partment, Washington 25, D. C. 32

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CHARLES B . BISHOP

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Cdr. C H A R L E S H. L I E B H . \ U S E R , U S N , who with Lt.(jg) Glen A. Wilson, U S N '53, crashed and was lost at sea while flying from a carrier in the North Atlantic on the night of 5 June 1956.

Commander Liebhauser was a life member of the Alumni Association. His widow, Mrs. Jane Liebhauser, lives at 55 Fairmount Dr., Warwick, R. I.

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P H I L and Norma H.A.MBSCH are most proud to announce the birth of their third child and first son, Mark Allan, on 1 October 1956 at BoUing AFB, Washington, D. C. The Hambsch clan is departing the Washington area early in 1957 for duty at NAS, Olathe, Kans.

We are sorry to have to announce the death of Cdr. C H E S T E R W R I G H T GATES, JR., who was lost at sea in an aircraft accident and is presumed dead. He failed to return from a flight from Oceana Naval Air Station on 10 July 1956. Chester was Commander of Attack Squadron 86 at the time.

The Class of 1943 again had a rousing turnout for Homecoming at the Naval Academy the weekend of 28 September. An estimated 150 classmates and wives attended the various events. Things started off Friday night with the Reception in Dahlgren Hall. This was followed by a delicious turkey dinner in the Mess Hall served Midshipmen style. '43 filled fifteen tables for this "chow" and displayed no lack of enthusiasm with their "yea furloughs," table lifting (complete with a gal or two on top) and short range battle practice with the hard rolls. After "chow" the class continued festivities at the homes of Annapolis classmates, the Officers' Club and Alumni House.

Saturday events began with the first look at Navy's 1956 football team, which easily handled William & Mary to the tune of 39 to 14. This set the stage for a whopping big get-together of '43 in the Royal Cafe Banquet Room. Cocktails and a roast beef dinner were served to 135. From here the class adjourned to the Alumni House and the Officers' Club to finish up what all agreed was a full and enjoyable weekend.

Plans are already in the making for an even bigger Homecoming in 1957 when we will have our Fifteenth Reunion. Make this a must and you will be hearing more about the arrangements during the year in Shipmate and the class Newsletter.

The following is a rough reconstruction of the names of those classmates and wives who were seen at the various Homecoming events. We have missed a few names, we know: Lee and Betty Scherer, Bob and Grace Stark, Gregg (Barbara in hospital) Mueller, Clarence and Marge Froscher, Dewey and Mary Ann Struble, Phil and Rene Erkenbrack. Bob and Hazel Greenwood, Phil Hurt, Jim and Mariella Oliver, Bob and Joan Adrian, Lu and Janet Tutde, Gerry and Kay Colleran, Jim and Margaret Donaldson, Ben and Evelyn Lohr, Det and Louell Detweiler, Gail Ellerbe, Ken and Lois Klofkorn, Brian and Eleanor McCauley, Danny and Moo Hunt, Bill and NOVEMBER,

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We who knew him know that he wouldn't Jean Luberda, Bob and Dotty Hawthorne, Joe and Gaily Gardner, Walt and Eleanor have exchanged duty assignments with anyBlattmann, Fred and Carolyn Lemly, Bob one because of his intense interest in, and and Janice Meyer, Jack and Libby Logan, devotion to, the carrier night and allBud and Doris Carter, Barny and Katharine weather attack program; and he died in an Rapp, Bob and Jane Beaver, Ed and Ann attempt to further the cause of his squadRobie, George and Elizabeth Whisler, Hos ron and the U. S. Navy. He will always be and Pat Cooke, Phil and Jean Taliaferro, an outstanding example of the finest type Dan and Jinny Freeman, George and Lois of naval officer, courageous, gallant and Cornelius, Moose and Margaret Grossetta, highly intelligent; and will be with us Harry and Dee Clark, Joe and Chesley always in memory.

Gammon, Clem and Jackie O'Brien, Ham Bill's widow, Gladys H. Nelson, will conand Carolyn Ries, Fox Fox Smith, Vito tinue to live at 209 "G" Ave., Coronado, and Virginia Vitucci, Freddie and Elisabeth Calif., with their four children.

Gressard, John and Betty Quirk, Ken and CLARENCE A. H I L L now lives in Judy Ruiz, Bud and Jean McCord.

Also Charlie and Betty Robison, George Albany while he is attending the graduate and Helen Davis, Jim and Betty Traylor, school of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Jewett and Gay Baldridge, Bob and Cath- at Troy, N. Y. Reverend John F. Laboon, Jr., S.J. erine Murphy, Hank and Ruth Ann Bress, George and Vivian McHenry, Sully and Father J O H N LABOON came down Liza Sullivan, BiU and Barbara Van Dusen, from Woodstock College for the HomeSodie and Relda Hale, Ted and Barbara coming and was present at the class party.

Bays, Dave and Lois Maher, Bart and Mar- The next morning he celebrated mass at jorie Connolly, Claudia Adams, Gardner 0730 in the Chapel, and preached the serand Maxine Thomas, John and Harriet mon. His text was from the 107th Psalm: Haynie, Chuck and Norma Pendleton, Ernie "They that go down to the sea in ships, that and Anna Laura White, Dick and Reggie do business in great waters; These see the Belt, Ed and Ethel Cummings, Hal and works of the Lord and his wonders in the Lois Kauffman, Ves and Mary Vescoui, deep."

Dick and Jackie White, Jack and Frances Father John was asked to tell something Hudson, Mel and Ann Ethridge, Kenny and Lucille Lindstrom, Lee and Dodie Fox, of himself and here it is: Larry and Jean Heyworth.

"For a brief resume of my career, here goes: I entered the Academy with the Class of '44 in July 1940, after 1 year at 1944 • Carnegie Tech. I played both Plebe football and lacrosse. Then the following two Corr. Sec'y. Rev. Knox Kreutzer.

15 Forest Hill Rd.. Bellehaven, Alexandria, Va. years, I also played Varsity football and lacrosse. After graduation, June 1943, I Sec'y, Lt. Cdr. Gene Goudie. U S N , went to Submarine School in New London, 515 S. 26th St., Arlington, Va. and afterwards was assigned to the USS The following officers of the Washington PETO (SS-265). On her, I made five war chapter were elected 18 September at the patrols, being awarded the Silver Star regular luncheon at the Naval Gun Fac- Medal before the war ended. It was awardtory : President, Randy King; Vice Presi- ed for rescuing a flyer from the LEXINGTON dent, Bus Havenstein; Secretary, John (Hugh Donnelly) who was shot down. I Hooper; Treasurer, Bud Yates; National swam out to him while the shore batteries Secretary, Bob Netting. were firing at us off Hamamatsu, Japan.

• Following the election there was some (Please don't use this information unless discussion on the status of the by-laws of you think it necessary or useful. It sounds the Class of '44 Association. Since no defi- too much like 'blowing my own horn.') I nite conclusions were reached, your head- remained with the PETO, rising to Executive quarters chapter will continue to function Officer, and ended up by putting her out of as in the past, acting as the clearing center commission in 1946. After that, I resigned for all news and policy decisions. Meetings from the Navy, getting out in September are held at noon on the 3rd Tuesday of 1946. I entered the Jesuit Novitiate, Wernersville, Penna., on October 31, 1946. I every month at the Naval Gun Factory. pronounced my vows on November 13, C H A R L I E and Pat S T O K E S are now 1948, in the Society of Jesus at Wernersat U S N A but their apartment F-5 in Perry ville. From June 1949 to June 1952, I Circle is loaded. Pat gave birth to No. 4 studied Philosophy at Woodstock College. just before leaving California. Kelly is the From June 1952 until June 1953, I taught name of the new young miss. This gives Physics and Mathematics at St. Joseph's College High School in Philadelphia. In Charlie and Pat 3 girls and a boy.

June 1953 I began my study of Theology at For coordination of our class affairs and Woodstock, and was ordained a Jesuit the preparation of the monthly article for priest June 17 1956. I have one more year Shipmate please send all news to LCdr. of Theology at Woodstock, plus a year of R. W. N E T T I N G , USN, BuOrd (Code Tertianship at Auriesville, New York, beSP114), 2115 Munitions BIdg., Washington. fore I am a finished product.

William Niles Nelson, Jr. "I have applied for a Reserve commisBill was killed when his AD5N crashed about three miles southeast of Castle Rock, sion in the Chaplain Corps, and am now San Clemente Island, Calif., while making awaiting word from the bureau. I shall high-speed rocket runs in connection with not be able to go on active duty until 1958, certain evaluation work being conducted by when my Tertianship is over. Then, dependComposite Squadron Thirty-Five. The air- ing upon my superiors, I would like to go craft sank in about 250 fathoms of water into active service as a chaplain." and the wreckage could not be recovered Homecoming was great and many thanks because of the extreme depth. to the Crabtown gang for arranging such Bill had been the Maintenance Officer of a splendid party. A total of 54 classmates this squadron for over a year and, prior attended the party at the Colonial Inn on to that, the Officer-in-Charge of V A ( N ) Saturday night, and all but a few had their Team 27 which deployed to the Western wives along. The hospitality was grand, the Pacific in the U S S BOXER during 1954. drinks were fine, and the food was delicious.

He was completing three years of sea duty By the way, just what was the menu?

It was good to see Father Jack Laboon, and had already received orders to the U.S. Naval Academy for duty.

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Photo by M. E. Warren

'45 Big Turnout at Homecoming. be proud of the fact that Jack conducted a mass at the early Chapel service on Sunday.

Following are the classmates who were there Saturday night: Walt Truxler, Maury Hartle, Tenny Ford, Fred Merrill, Ed Mallick, Bob Coogan, Jay Arnold, Al Thomas, Joe Morgan, Mac McKinney, Bill Stanard, Jerry Ashcroft, BiU Prigmore, John Delargy, Jeff Davis, Rags Muller, Urey Patrick, Aubrey Seller, Scott Palmer, Ed Stock, Jim Wish, Bob Apple, John Bass, Jack Christman, Joe Earnest, Stan Henderson, Art Patch, Bob Netting, Chuck Meshier, Del Cummins, Ernie Hipp, Charlie Joslin, Bill Horton, Randy King, John Driscoll, Gene Goudie, Dale Ness, Del Ammes, Josh Sherman, Glenn Dumas, Dart Irwin, Bill Casey, Earl Yates, Father Jack Laboon, S.J., Tex Hogan, Breezy Bohan, Dave Zachry, Hank Simms, Charlie Stokes, Frank Barrett, Jack Tingle, Bill Budd, and John Perry.

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Class Sec'y, Jack Wilhelm.

424 Whitestone Rd., Silver Spring, Md.

The Alumni Association gratefully acknowledges receipt of the sum of $100 from J. I. HEMPHILL in payment for a Life Membership in the Association.

Another Alumni Weekend has been recorded on the pages of the school's history and what a glittering page it was! To try to describe it would be a ridiculous outburst of superlatives so I won't. Suffice it to say that our number ten two years ago was excellent and each year is getting better with an accelerated program. Green bowlers were in evidence everywhere starting at the reception in Dahlgren Hall Friday evening.; We then retired to the mess hall where we dined on turkey 'n trimmings and had rolls (most of which were properly broken and then showered upon 34

the Class of 1944 immediately across the hall). The balance of the evening was spent in the '45 room of the Alumni House just talking and doing what most people do when they stand and talk. Where everybody went after that I'm not sure, but it must have been someplace because a great number found it difficult to rally their faculties in time to get to the class meeting, held this time at 1300 instead of 1000.

Shirley-girl and I along with Ben and Charlotte Leavitt retired to the Utegaards for the night. The class meeting was held in Mahan Hall where the general tenor of the class activities was outlined and discussed.

We had about 50 to 75 people, counting the wives. Then to the game where we occupied a block of seats on the W.&M. side. From a distance that block of green derbies really stands out. The only unfortunate aspect of all this is that W.&M. colors are green and gold, which made our bowlers with the gold forty-fives look somewhat like the opposition. Our noise, however, dispels any chance of misinterpretation of support.

among naval songs. The title, you guessed it, "Look Alive with '45." W e danced, ate, drank, laughed, visited, reminisced and sang until about 0200 when we closed up the joint. If you didn't make it this time, start right now making your plans and saving your money for the next one because it ought to be a real whopper. A very "Well Done" to our Annapolis contingent with an added salute to Audrey and Tom Utegaard.

The next morning, or I should say, the same morning, Sam Gorsline (known to all as Yokosuka Sam) and I flew west to California. He had been in the East on business (and I trust Homecoming) with BuAer and was staying at our home again.

I figured the only way to get rid of him was to take him home, so I did, all the way to Palos Verdes. I am writing this while at anchor on the U S S TOLEDO in Monterey

Bay where I hope I can get ashore later this evening to look up some postgraduate student classmates. I'm aboard to watch some operations in connection with some work I'm doing for the Bureau of Aeronautics, for whom I've been working since 30 July. 'Nuff said.

The Class Party I certainly do like the class spirit of this Then came the party! The last count that I heard on the attendance was 197, group. Just a month or so ago I was saywhich is a fair number. I'm not sure where ing that "Nobody's writing me nuthin'." everyone came from, but Joe and Collie So what did Janie and Dutch Schulz do, Bolger were up from Jax, Winnie and Stu they had a baby. Wasn't that nice? ApparBowcock and Johnny and Mary Helen Wise ently they had anticipated my need for news from New London, the Jim Wheelers from by several months because it was born on Milwaukee, and I believe a naval officer 29 May at Bethesda. Number two, named was in from Pearl. The creative highlight Frederick Fay. Janie and Dutch were among present at Homecoming from which of the evening, which was again held at those the Severn Restaurant, was the introduc- I draw the conclusion that all is very well.

One more of our waning bachelor numtion of the class song, words by Betty Schmeltzer and music by Johnny Miller. It ber has succumbed to the wiles of a woman. had been arranged for the orchestra so they Van Oss tells me that he and others got played it several times for us while we all Ben Decker married off on 28 July. The sang it. It was very much a hit and I rascal didn't include the young lady's name, predict that it will soon be rivalling so Mrs. Decker will have to suffice for now.

"Anchors Aweigh" as the most popular Anyway, to you, Mrs. Decker, permit me SHIPMATE

to extend welcome to our group on behalf of all of us.

I have one other baby announcement to make, although I am somewhat overdue.

Charlie Brennecke wrote back in April that he and Patti experienced the birth of No. 6 on 12 March: John Roger, weight 95^ lbs. (back then, that is—he's probably reading this to his ol' man by this time), the second boy. Charlie says that all of his transplanted Texans—Genie 10, Mary 8, Charles Henry 6, Peggy 4, and Nancy 2— are thriving well in Massachusetts. Charlie is selling life insurance in Boston although the above reads like he's in the Navy doing two-year cruises.

Miscellaneous Department Bill Harritt, down Charleston, S. C , way, apparently has not been getting his newsletters and the Checksight. To quote him: "So far U.S. Mule Mail hasn't brought me one down heah." One's on the way, Bill. R. H. MuUins writes and says that he regrets not being able to come to the Homecoming, sends salutations to all hands and an invitation to anyone down Alabama way to drop in for "a snort and a snooze."

He's located in Auburn with the N R O T C at A.P.L That about winds it up for this issue. We made arrangements to have the photographer at the class party send a print directly to Shipmate. If it all went well there should be a picture with this. There were too many people to use names so just look.

We took some weekend snapshots also which we will try to get together for next issue. In the meantime, "Look Alive with '45 and Beat Army."

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Corr. Sec'y. Lt. C. V . Wilhoit. Jr., U S N R 4725 Milton St., San Diego 17, Calif.

The Alumni Association gratefully acknowledges receipt of the sum of $100 from J. KAUFMAN and from H. L. MIZE in payment for Life Memberships in the Association.

J O E and Ellen A H E A R N live at 4004-C Forrestal Ave., Barber's Point, T. H., where Joe is attached to Patrol Squadron 28.

"BUD" and Gerrie A H R E N S D O R F live at 115 Yale Square, Swathmore, Pa. "Bud" is Philadelphia Branch Sales Manager for Employers Mutuals of Wausau.

J O H N B A R L O W has been detached from duty in OCS Newport and has reported for duty somewhere in Florida.

Where and What, John ? ? ?

JACK B O N I F A C E is still on duty with Air Transport Squadron 23 Detachment in Guam. Address is VR-23 Det, Navy 961.

DON and Bobbie BURNS live at 605 N. Kaimalu Dr., Lanikai, Oahu, T. H. Don is in the Design Division of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.

ED and Jay B U R N S have recently moved to Washington, D. C , where Ed will be on duty in Headquarters Marine Corps.

J O H N B U T N E R has orders from First Marine Brigade to Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Albany, N. Y. H E R K C A M P has completely recovered from back injuries received in a recent mishap and has rejoined VF-112, still aboard the ESSEX in WestPac. T O M and Sally C H I T T Y have returned to Cocoa, Fla., from San Diego, where Tom will be engaged in the Convair Atlas flight test program at Patrick A F B .

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1956

AL and Sissy DAVIS, 181 Plantation Dr., N H A # 1 , Honolulu, T. H. Al is on duty in the Operations Section of the Staff, CinCPacFlt. BILL and Lois DOTY, 7804 Murray Court, Camelia Acres, Norfolk. Bill is Operations Officer on the Staff of Commander Escort Destroyer Squadron Two. JACK and Rosemary ENYART, 428 Center Drive, N H A # 1 , Honolulu, T. H. Jack is on CinCPacFlt Staff.

BOB and Frances GAUTIER have moved to Chestnut Hill Rd., Groton, Conn.

Bob will be Exec of New London-based USS TROUT (SS-566). He was formerly on duty in OpNav (Op-433C).

-^L G L E N N O N is on duty in Surface Anti-Submarine Development Detachment, Atlantic Fleet, in Key West.

S Y L V E S T E R M. GRAFF, 913 Wemar Way, Montebello, Calif.

CHUCK G R I F F I T H S has new duty as .\ide and Flag Secretary to ComSubPac. Chuck and Barby live at 240 Kuuhale, Lanikai, T. H. JACK and Jean GUENTZ are still in Sasebo, Japan, where Jack is on the Staff of Commander Service Squadron Three.

H A L H A M B E R G has reported to Stanford University from a tour in Transport Squadron 7 at Hickam AFB, Honolulu.

CLYDE H A N N A H has reported to NATC Patuxent River, Md. . "CHAZZ" H A R M A N lives at 436 N. Orchard Dr., Burbank, Calif.

DOC and Thelma H A Y W A R D have departed Newport for Guam, where Doc has new duty as Port Control Officer.

Their address is U. S. Naval Station, Navy 926, F P O San Francisco.

BILL H I G H S M I T H has new duty in Patrol Squadron 6, Barber's Point, after a tour at Naval Station Midway. Just found out that Bill is married. What's the dope, Bill??

STAN H U T C H E S has been detached from VAW-11, North Island, and is taking jet training at Olathe, Kans. Stan is due to report back to AirPac so Lois and the four children are staying at 817 1st St., Coronado.

J A N J A N K O V S K Y reports to Athens, Ga., on 29 October for Supply Corps School.

AL and Zoyla J I M E N E Z are now living at 105 Mitchell St., Groton, Conn. Al, a Lieutenant Commander in the Peruvian Navy, has just completed Naval Construction and Engineering PG at MIT. J. B. and Marguerite J O N E S are living at 7412 Farnum St., Springfield, Va. L O U I E and Bernie J U N O D have moved to 522 Pelham St., Brookville Homes, Alexandria, Va. Louie has been detached from duty as Exec, of USS VESOLE (DDR-878) and has reported for duty in BuOrd. F R A N K and Evelyn K E R N live at 1677 Roberts Lane, Falls Church, Va. BILL and Connie KILLEFER, 3264 Kipling St., Palo Alto, Calif.

AL L A L A N D E is still on duty in the 15th Naval District. Address is District Public Works Office, Box P, Hdq. IS ND, Navy 121, F P O New York.

JACK L O P E R has reported to VAH-4 at N A S Whidbey Island, Wash., after a tour of duty as chief rainmaker at N A F , Annapolis.

The dope says H A R V E Y LYON is leaving duty in BuShips for Exec, of a sub in Pearl.

Way back some time last year I reported that TOBY LYON had orders to the

WALKE. He did, but on talking with Toby at the Long Beach party I learned that his orders had been changed and Toby reported instead as Exec, of USS WEEDEN ( D E 797). Some people never get the word, etc., etc.

MAC and Denice MacDONALD report the arrival of third child, second son, David Preston, on 20 June 1956.

BILL and Marney MARBLE live in Kintersville, Bucks County, Pa. Bill is in the Systems Development Division of the Philadelphia Electric Co. BEN M A R T I N is sure to be a very busy man on 17 November. His University of Virginia football team plays Navy that Saturday afternoon in Baltimore.

J O E and "Pav" MEYER have moved to 16064 Bermuda St., Granada Hills, Calif.

BOB and Jean P A R K E R have moved in San Diego to 7251 Acari Dr. Bob is in Planning and Estimating at Convair Astronautics.

Betty and H U G H P A T T O N live at 2043 Coldwater Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, Calif.

J O E PERSZYK has been detached from duty in U S S MCCAFFERY (DDE-860) and has reported for duty at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

BILL P F E F F E R K O R N is serving in Airship Squadron Three.

BILL and Josie Q U I S E N B E R R Y report the arrival of a new daughter on 22 August 1956 in New London, where Bill is Exec, of U S S GRENADIER (SS-525).

LARRY and Lynn R E D D E N live at 3755 Lurline Dr., Honolulu, T. H., where Larry is on duty with Patrol Squadron Two. BILL and Jen R E E K I E live on Cheney Ave., Peterborough, N. H. The last time I heard from Bill he was Plant Engineer at New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. H A R R I S and Ruth ROGERS are still Bermuda residents (Navy No. 138, F P O New York) where Harris is flying with Patrol Squadron 49.

M E L and Edith ROGERS announced the arrival on 11 August 1956 of fourth child, third daughter, Martha Jane.

J O E and Peggy R U S S E L have moved to Eastern Point Rd., Groton, Conn.

W I L E Y and Ethel SCOTT live at 4803 Bruton Lane, Bay Colony, Virginia Beach, Va. JACK and Shirley SEARGEANT have moved to 17 Angela Lane, Chula Vista, Calif. Jack is still on duty with F A E T U P a c at North Island.

GORDON and "Bebe" SELIG live at 5655 Inwood, Houston 19, Tex., where Gordon is a gas engineer for Humble Oil & Refining Co. Belay the last word. ED S H E E H Y has had a change of orders since he was accepted for Engineering Duty and will go to BuOrd instead of U S S RIZZL Ed is a specialist in guided missile propulsion.

BOB and Eleanor S W A N S O N live at 2692 La Tierra, Pasadena, Calif.

JACK (John Leslie) TAYLOR is now Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander Fleet Air Alameda. Jack and Doe still live at 916 Castle St., San Leandro, Calif.

BOB T I S D A L E is now serving in U S S CANBERRA (CAG-2). Bob and Nancy live at 2120 Helsley St., Norfolk, Va. BOB TUCKER, 2506 Parkview Rd., Baltimore, Md., is Professor of International Law at Johns Hopkins Univ.

AL U R Q U H A R T has new duty in VAH-3 at NAS, Jacksonville, Fla. 35

The correct address for H A N K and Jerry W A D D E L L is Box 650M, Route 4, Cocoa Beach, Fla. Hank is on duty at Patrick AFB, where he is Assistant Navy Liaison Officer, Project Jupiter.

BILL W A L T O N is on duty in FasRon 77 at N A F , Navy No. 510, F P O New York (wherever that is).

BOB and Pat W E L A N D E R live at 1220 Jefferson Ave., Falls Church, Va. Bob is Aide to the DCNO-Logistics.

I. R. W H I T E has completed his tour of duty with FasRon 107 in Keflavik, Iceland, and is now attached to Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 39 at Quonset Point.

AL W H I T T L E is still serving in USS GUDGEON (SS-567) in Pearl Harbor.

Aviators in 1946 As well as I can remember, I published the names of submariners a couple of months ago, so here goes with the names of the current 147 Aviators—HTA and LTA. These lists seem to be ever-changing, so all I can be sure of is that they are correct to the best of my knowledge as of right now.

They are: Emil Adams, Joe Ahearn, Ed Atkinson, Bob Bacchus, Buck Bailey, Dave Barksdale, John Barlow, Sam Bass, Art Bennett, Jack Boniface, Sheriff Borgerding, Buster Bouveron, Dale Bowen, Buck Bucknum, Dagwood Bumstead, John Burhans, George Caldwell, Herk Camp, Walt Carlin, Al Carneghi, George Clancy, Ted Clark, Ed Clayton, Tom Crooks, Tom Cross, Boh Cuccias, Jack Culwell, Jim Cummings, Dick Daly, Dick Dana, Dave Davison, Ed Decker, Jack DeMayo, Dick Dunning, J. P. Eells, George Ellis, Hank Engelmann, Jack Enyart, Jim Evans, Harry Farmer, Bill Faucett, Jim Fisher, Bill Forsyth, Bill Fryer, Bill Fuller, Al Gaehler, (Seorge Gardner, Pat Gatewood, Ray Gaul, John Giedt, Gail Gilliam, Hank Glindeman.

John Gorski, Frank Haak, Hal Hamberg, Swede Hansen, Ted Hartley, Don Heberling, Jerry Henderson, Bill Henningsen, Charlie Hess, Bill Highsmith, Ben Hooks, Bob Horner, Stan Hutches, Jim Irvine, Hal Jacobs, Charlie Johnson, Doc Johnson, Frank Johnston, Free Jones, Jack Jones, Bill Jones, George Kelly, John Kent, Dave Kilpatrick, Ed Kingsbury, Fred Koch, Dwight Lane, Frank Lavelle, Red Layton, Jack Little, Jack Loper, Ken Lyons, Bob McCall, John McCalla, Bob McKenzie, John Mealy, Bob Metzger, Lew Millsaps, George Monthan, Ken Morse, Bill Morton, Ted Mouton, Baron Muncie, Dave Munns, Dale Newman, Ace O'Neal, Jack Perkins.

Bill Pfefferkom, Marc Pitz, Phil Plummer, Dick Rabe, Paul Ratte, George Reaves, Larry Redden, Glenn Reiff, Jim Rives, Jack Robinson, Frank Rogers, Harris Rogers, Don Roulstone, John Rusling, Ernie Saunders, Bob Schabacker, Wally Schirra, Wes Schmidt, Hank Schultz, Wiley Scott, Jack Seargeant, Jack Sickel, Minot Simons, Bill Simpson, Leroy Sindell, Skid Skidmore, Mac Snowden, Jack Taylor, John Tierney, Tiff Tiffany, Jim Turley, Bob Uhwat, Al Urquhart, Andy Valentine, Dick Vardy, Chuck Walker, X. Ward, Bob Weidner, Jim Weirich, Dick West, Willie Whalen, I. R. White, Les Wible, Chuck Williams, Dick Wilson, Ed Wolf, Johnny Wolfe and Chuck Woolums.

Classmates Heard From From "Apple" V A N D E R M A D E : ". . .

Last Sunday morning we had quite a pleasant surprise. Quite early in the morning we were wakened from our slumbers by 'Sex'—you remember, S. G. SECCOMBE. We had roomed together all 36

three years, and the last time we had seen him and Joan was the day of our wedding.

He stuck it out in submarines 'till just a couple of years ago, when he left to go with Fairbanks-Morse up in Beloit, Wis. As of this June, he is now with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, Pa., designing apparatus to be used in conjunction with the atomic power plants that they are building for submarines. Their new address is 4412 McKee Dr., Pittsburgh 36, Pa. He had to make a flying trip out here to see about some parts that are being fabricated in their plant here in Sunnyvale. This gave us a wonderful time to make up for lost time with a couple of good visits on Sunday and Monday. . . ."

A nice letter from H A R L I E MIZE in .\dak, in part: "As far as the duty up here is concerned it is good training for young naval officers, plenty to do, and all that, but don't volunteer for Adak. There is a pool here which I enjoy a lot, as do my two boys. The salmon run was very good this year and I enjoyed catching them. My older boy, wife Doris, and all had fun catching them. The fish run about 6 or 8 pounds and about two feet or so in length.

They really fight. Worst thing about this place is the weather. Temperature average in winter time is 32°. Runs about 65° in summer. All seasons have lots of rain and wind. Winter sports aren't too good because never gets cold enough. Adak is the next to the last island out on the Aleutian chain that is occupied. Attu is the last, which is controlled by Adak."

CHARLIE F O R Q U E R writes from Guam : "Nancy, the five children and myself arrived here after a wonderful trip out together on the USNS BARRETT. Since then, 19 July, we've tried to get settled.

My new job is Ass't to the Area Public Works Officer for Planning and Design. It is quite a challenge and very interesting."

JIM F O U S T sends a card saying: "Lots of delay up here at Boothbay Harbor, Me., where the ACME is building. The shipyard had a strike, etc. Build good ships, but they're slow. Hope to commission her in late September — short shakedown in Charleston, and hope to arrive Long Beach in November. The MSO-S08 is new flagship class—pretty nice."

DICK RICHARDSON tells me his address is 1529-A Pershing Drive, The Presidio of San Francisco, Calif. "Entirely by luck I ended up with this Wherry Housing unit which is just some 50 feet from Walt Hall's front doorstep. I didn't know that he lived within miles! Walt is back from the bomb tests and looking fine. He and I car-pool it to NRDL daily."

My apologies to "F. E." F I E L D for placing him in the U S N R category in the .A.ugust issue. Actually, if my dope is correct "F.E.," you did resign in '47 and came back into the Regular Navy. Right?

GEORGE and Marg GARDNER, 8344 Woody Court, Forest Park, Norfolk, announce the birth of their fourth son, Robert Bradford, on 19 July 1956.

P A T and Isabelle GATEWOOD announce the birth of their sixth child, Erin Jean, on 17 March 1956 in Annapolis. Pat is on duty in the Executive Dept.

1946 Around the World Pearl Harbor (Chuck Griffiths, 240 Kuuhale, Lanikai, Hawaii) : "The purpose of this letter is to report a class party and bring you up to date as much as possible on classmates in the Pearl area. The party was held Friday, 27 July, at the Pearl Harbor Commissioned Officers' Mess (open) and consisted of cocktails, dinner,

dancing and a very fine Hawaiian floor show. Although operations and deployment caused the attendance to be small, those who attended had a fine time." (See picture in October issue.)

New London (Kathy Hankins, 84 Beach Pond Rd., Groton) : "rhe '46 wives held a Coffee on Thursday, 9 August, attended by Liz Sherman and Joan Strang (hostesses), Phyl Bellah, Joan Eckhart, Rosemary Haselton, Mary Martha Hayes, Jinny Holt, Jean Taylor, Jan Thompson, and Flo Nicklas. "On August 25th we had the '46 Gang over to our house for buffet supper—and a 'Bring Your Own Bottle Party.' Everyone brought silly little gifts for Wally's birthday. These delightful bundles really added to the fun. Present were: Phyl and Jim Bellah, Chic Bowling, June and Jack Fagan, Mary Martha and Mike Hayes, Lucille and Bob Kaufman, Liz and Ben Sherman, Jan and Bob Thompson, Sheila and Jack Walsh, Teddie and Al Rose, Peggy and Joe Russel, Zoyla and Al Jimenez, Helen and Bill Cantwell, Joan and Waldo Strang, Jean and Perry "Taylor, and Kathy and Wally Hankins."

Wasliington, D. C. (Fil Irvine, 1710 Jerry Place, Falls Church, Va.) : ". . . Thanks to you, Daisy, with your prompt sending of names we have had two very well attended parties. In May a picnic was held at Fort Belvoir. The boys played baseball and those Navy Juniors surely played a good game, too. Then in June the class held a Cocktail-Dinner Dance Party at Ft. Meyer and it was also a terrific success.

Jim said there were a few new faces at the luncheon on the First Thursday."

Long Beach (Bea Pavis, 2323 Iroquois Ave.) : An enthusiastic group of Californians (both permanent and temporary types) enjoyed a Buffet Dinner and informal "Bring Your Own Bottle Party" at the home of Bill and Jeannie Barnes in Redondo Beach on Saturday, 1 September.

Joining in the fun were Floyd and Jean Avey, George and Alice Ferch, Ray and Pat Larson, Sid and Virginia Sidrow, George and Iris Foglesong, Dick and Melba Scott, "Pop" and Ro Kennedy, Russ and Ruth Miller, Toby and Dawn Lyon, George and Bea Pavis, Bill and Jeannie Barnes, Bruce and Marilyn Althoff, Luke and Jessie Maples, and Daisy and Dorothy Wilhoit, all the way from San Diego.

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Sec'y, Mr. Joseph P . Flanagan, Jr. 401 East Mill Rd., Flourtown, Pa.

W A L T E R M. J O H N S O N has been elected treasurer of District-Maryland Realty, Inc., of Washington, D. C. Walter, who was instrumental in the formation of the firm, will be pleased to help with your housing problems in the area whether you wish to buy or rent. The firm specializes in home sales in Washington and nearby Maryland. Walter's office is at 5500 Connecticut Ave., N.W., EMerson 2-8206.

Kenneth S. Coe K E N N E T H S. COE lost his life on 26 September when the civilian type airplane in which he was flying alone crashed near the airport in Charlotte, N. C. The crash was caused by a 50 m.p.h. gust of wind brought on by Hurricane Flossy. Coe was returning from Raleigh and was a mile from safety when the accident occurred.

Ken, who resigned in March, 1949, \yas vice president of the J. L. Coe Construction Company of Charlotte. He is survived by his wife and two children, who reside at 3121 Sharon Rd. of that city. Funeral servS H I P M A T E

ices were conducted by Dr. James Fogartie of Myers Park Presbyterian Church, assisted by Dr. Warner Hall of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

son, Jeff Metzel, Ollie Hallet, Chuck Carlisle, Alan Davidson, Lou Larcombe, Warren (Bus) Cobean, Stu Murray, Chuck Slonim, H. L. (Mattie) Mathews, Tom Brittain, Ted Davis, Dick Bivin.

R. \\'. Wise, who is now with the PurThe class here had a lot of fun at the chasing Department of Deering, Milliken Cobeans get-together Saturday night (SepService Corp., P. O. Box 2327, Greenville, tember 29th). It was for dinner, with everywas good enough to send us the informa- one bringing something. The Cobeans starttion on Ken Coe's death. ed it off with a delicious punch. The main dish was a delicious curry.

Homecoming Reunion There were twenty-five there; Nancy The Class of '47 Reunion at the Acad- .A.pthorp was the only "widow." Those atemy Homecoming was the highlight of the tending were: Jean and Bus Cobean, Nancy class' participation in this grand annual Apthorp, Pat and Nick Nicholson, Jeff and event. J. N. "Bo" Eagle, in charge of the Jean Metzel, Dutch and Chuck Carlisle, event, did a first class job in organizing Pat and Lou Davidson, Seb and Stu Murthe 47 Class Reunion at the Fleet Reserve ray, Jo and Ollie Hallet, Dare and Elmer Club Saturday evening in Annapolis. Bo Kiehl, Rosemary and Mattie Mathews, Jo had as able assistants Lew Guertin, Bo and Lou Romatowski, Lynn and Ted Davis, Coppedge and Bo Heininger. While three Mace and Len Wells.

Bo's in the same job might be expected to lead to confusion, the result of their efforts was marvelous indeed. Janet Eagle, Ginny Guertin, Betty Heininger and Ann Coppedge as well as other classmates and their wives stationed at the Academy should receive the congratulations of the class as a whole for continuing the fine tradition of class reunions which we have come to expect at Annapolis and which was originally started by Doug and Althea Rumble. The list of classmates on hand together with their wives in many cases, and in a few cases girlfriends, follows: Eagle, Heininger, Rumble, Strott, Stanley, Sides, Duden, Nesbitt, Oliver, Guertin, Barker, Darby, Haggerty, Bowes, Lilly, Erickson, deGanahl, Crane, Ford, Cross, Fowler, Elefante, Flanagan, Hess, Blair, Brumgot, Longmuir, McGrath, Turnage, Jahant, Fritz. Marckesano, Wayne Harbarger, Niedfelt, Updike, Rusher, Sanders, Jennings, and Barnes.

Classmates came from far distances for BABE BROWN 14, & DON WHITMIRE the Reunion and citations for long distance '47, Navy members of the National Football Hall of Fame. go to Wes McDonald, who came from Texas, leaving poor Norma to care for the children, and Al Rusher, who flew in from Arkansas.

Many of the girls had had a coffee toThe weekend was marred by a report gether on 14 September. of the tragic death of Ken Coe who at the Frank McMullen is also in the area, time of his fatal accident was enroute to though not present at the party. the Reunion to be the guest of Bo and Janet Eagle. The class wishes to express 1947 Statistics its deepest sympathy to Ken's family and For those who felt there was something assure them of the class remembrance of them in their bereavement. The class has lacking from the September column, and lost an able and valuable and personable there was, I enclose herewith a list of what we are all doing, which was correct member. as of approximately June 1st of this year: The Reunion will be memorable because DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS OF 1947 of the tribute and honor bestowed on Lt. Original Donald Whitmire, USN, who, as virtually Present Class everyone knows, was recently initiated Desig. Nomenclature into the Football Hall of Fame. This honor 140 717 is as much a tribute to Don's particular 1100 Surface 69 standing and achievements in the Naval 1100 Submarines 125 Service as it is to his renowned feats on 1310 Aviation 1 the football field while he was a student 1350 Aviation non pilot...

13 at the Academy. The class can be justifiably 1400 E D O 6 proud of Don who can always be expected 1500 A E D O 4 to work credit to the benefit of the class, 1610 S D O Communications 1 the Academy and the Naval Service. Others 1620 SDO Law 42 50 who were at the game over the weekend 3100 Supply Corps 14 but who were for some reason or other 5100 CEC 19 35 unable to make the class get-together in- USMC M a r i n e Corps clude Bob Marmet and Bo Coppedge who T o t a l Active D u t y . 434 802 was out on a football scouting mission.

Lt. and Mrs. R O B E R T H O L M E S In short this was a memorable weekend, which confirms the necessity of the class S M I T H announce the birth of a daughter, continuing the fine spirit, and abundant fun, Siobhan, on 29 September at the Naval Hospital, Boston, Mass. The infant is the that we have just begun to enjoy. granddaughter of the late Capt. Robert Holmes Smith, USN, Class of 1920, and At New London Mrs. Smith of Boston.

The following is a list of classmates Lieutenant Smith is now in Spain. His now stationed in New London: Lou Romatowski, Elmer Kiehl, Jack (Nick) Nichol- family, including his wife, three children NOVEMBER,

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and mother, will join him shortly in Barcelona. They plan to sail in the SS CONSTITUTION in early November.

S T A N L E Y P. GARY has reported to BuOrd, Washington, D. C, after serving two years on USS IOWA (BB-61) Stan was recently selected EDO (Ordnance).

Mane and Stan live at 7418 Axton St., Springfield, Va. W. W. CARNES of 23rd Company has changed his address to 313 Christian St., Wilmington, Del.

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The usual Alumni Reception in Dahlgren Hall followed by dinner in the Mess Hall on the Friday night of Alumni Weekend was a big success with a fine turnout. The members of 48-A in the area and in attendance was less than in the past few years.

There are only five members of 48-A now stationed at the Naval Academy. In the Executive Department are Reid and Betty Hunter (21), Jack and Joan Ryder (16) and Ted and Charlene Holt (18). In the Academic Departments are Tom and Mimi Vernon (21), and Shel and Ronnie Hirsch (14).

On Saturday night 48-A and 48-B had a '48 cocktail party at the Commissioned Officers' Mess. The turnout far exceeded all expectations, and a good time was had by all. Those seen at Alumni Weekend at one of the parties or the football game were: Whitey Weedman (23), who is currently engaged in manpower work in Washington, and is taking a trip around the bases to find out where it is.

Bud and Mary Ekas (14). Bud is flying out of Oceana after finishing P. G. at Princeton.

Bob Gormley (3), who flew in from Olathe, Kansas, for Homecoming.

Barney Williams (21) who is in Portsmouth, N. H., putting one of the new submarine pickets in commission.

Bill and Kitty Bacon (1), Jack Chapman (8) and Jane Mahaffey, Norm and Betsy Hornsby (22) from Williamsburg, Va., and Cal Perkins (18) from Washington, D. C , where he is now stationed.

Jim and Mary Biggs (10) from Baltimore.

Jack Stufflebeam (2) who is presently in GMU-51.

John Lastora (9), Ray and Jean Lochner (6), Jack Park (13), and Wink and Pat Winkler (17).

Dan and Dottie Shockey (20) who are enroute to a tour of duty in Italy.

Boyd B. Sibert (9) who came over from Washington, D. C , where he is in the investment business.

We have only heard from two classmates since the Shipmate last went to press.

Lt. Wilbur C. Klemm, U S N (10), who is presently attending MIT. He, Mary Lou and their four children live at 27 Senders Court, Hyde Park 36, Mass.

Ben and Alice Goodman, Jr. (10), and son, Gregg, now live at 116 Bainbridge .\ve., Alameda, Calif. Ben is Communications Officer on the staff of Commander Fleet Logistics Air Wing, Pacific at NAS, Alameda.

We have been asked what the plans are for the 48-A Tenth Anniversary Reunion.

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would like any comments or suggestions concerning a 10th Reunion next May just prior to June Week or at Homecoming time in September.

Be sure to bring your class committee up to date on your address if you have been transferred.

Joan and JIM H O D D E R announce the arrival and wetting down of a third shipmate. William Lee was born July 21st at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Billy joins two brothers: Jimmy, who is 4J/^, and Tommy, who is 3 years old. Whew—there must be a girl around the corner someplace.

Jack Park has contacted me with his arrangements for a 1948 party after the Army-Navy game. He has a hall reserved downtown at the corner of Broad and Spruce Sts., at the Lulu Temple with dinner and drinks lined up. The charge is going to run five dollars per person, but it is necessary to have some firm indications before the last minute. So if you are interested, send the money to me or to Jack Park at Cameron Road, Huntingdon Valley, Pa. We need the advance assurance as the hall must be rented and cater service firmed. So send in the dough if you can make it.

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FPO New York. N . Y. CORRESPONDING SECRETARIES: East Coast, Panl L. Quinn 1005 Dreams Landing. Annapolis, Md. West Coast, Peter N . Sherill.

456 Laurel St., Menlo Park. Calif.

The homecoming weekend has come and gone, with the Class of '48 having a pretty good representation. After the slam bang start of the football season, classmates gathered at the Officers' Club for buffet and cocktails. We had over 120 people show up and kept the party going from five o'clock to nine o'clock. Some of the people showing up were: John McMahon from Cincinnati; Hugh Rardin, Annapolis ; Bill and Lois Borchert, Washington, D. C.; Dan Cullivan, Washington, D. C.; Tom and Ruth Alexander, Annapolis; Warren Graham, Annapolis; John Russell, Lynn, Mass.; Sumner and Jane Moore, Annapolis ; Pete and Kitty Poteet, Annapolis; John and Eleanor Perkins, Washington, D. C.; Paul and Carol Martenson, Baltimore, Md.; Bob and Jane Neely Annapolis ; Art and Ann Markel, Annapolis; George and Elva Leighton; Chuck and Harriet Fowler, Annapolis; Tom Cuddy, Washington, D. C.; Betty Moore; Keith and Natalie O'Keefe, Cherry Point, N. C.; Ed Duncan, Quantico, Va.; Lou and Maureen Bolan, Washington, D. C.; Bob and Milly Tobin, Washington, D. C.; Guy Riggs, So. Amboy, N. J.; Frank Tiernan, Washington, D. C.; Bob and Betty Buechler, Washington, D. C.; Gerry Palmer.

I received a nice letter from Ray "Polar Bear" Pittman: "My resignation was accepted and I was separated in December at Seattle shortly after I decommissioned the USS LSM 236 at Astoria, Oregon.

"We settled in Memphis, Tenn., now living at 149 Mary Ann Drive. We invite any classmates or friends passing through Memphis to drop by for a meal or a night's sleep or both since we're located just 6 blocks south of US 70.

"I'm an engineer with DuPont here and like it fine.

"The we above includes Dottie, Ray, Jr., and Pamela Jean."

And from Norfolk Helen Alt reports : "Jan Abrahams and Libby Davis were hostesses at a coffee for the wives of the Class of 48. Present were Kitty Bacon, Greta Goldman, Rosemary Hogg, Jean Lockner, Betty MacAdams, Shirley Morgan, Betty Norman, Millie Rockman, Elsie Ruehrund, Jeanne Thomas, and Pat Winkler.

"We are happy to report two new couples' arrival in the area: Gorden and Rosemary Hogg at 8321 Redwood Circle, and Dick and Marilyn Nickolson at 532 Fisherman's Road."

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Army Game Class Party Since the Homecoming gathering was such a big success, we are planning another gathering of the clan in Philadelphia following the Army-Navy game. Tentative arrangements have been made for space in the Adelphia Hotel for that night. The charge will be $5.00 per person or $10.00 per couple and will include a hot buffet dinner. Drinks will be extra, but that is still a good deal for that particular night in Philadelphia. For further information, contact Mr. Alan M. Lindy at 8610 Patton Rd., Philadelphia 18, Pa., or Lt. J. C. Barrow at 823 Janice Drive, Annapolis, Md. Reservations must be made and paid for in advance to either of the two people named above. It is requested that anyone living in the Philadelphia area who would like to or can assist with the arrangements contact Joy Lindy at 8610 Patton Rd., Philadelphia 18, Pa., or by telephone at CHestnut Hill 7-8014.

JACK SCOVILLE's command, the coastal minesweeper, REDWING, has won the Navy battle efficiency "E" for its class in the Mine Force, Atlantic Fleet.

Lt. and Mrs. ROBERT J. COONTZ announce the arrival of a son, Robert Joseph Coontz, Jr., on July 25, 1956, at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Md. ED and Alta R A W S T H O R N E are the parents of a new son who was born on September 7, 1956. His name is Philip John, and he joins his 3j^-year-old brother, Daniel Andrew. Ed is now flying TV-2's with ATU-212 at NAAS Kingsville, Texas.

Rosemary and JIM HALEY report a new exemption effective 15 August. Mike (5) and Mark (4) have a new sister, Meg (10 lbs.). Jim started his second P. G. course at MIT this June alter recently qualifying in submarines.

C. RAY S M I T H writes to us from 5529 Shorewood Rd., Jacksonville 10, Fla., where he is presently attending school at N A T T C Jax. He and Ginger finished a tour of duty instructing at Pensacola the 1st of August. They now have three children: Jodie, Syi; Hallie, nearly two; and Carol, three months. C. Ray will finish his course in February.

A letter from Sally and LEE NOEL informs us that they left Princeton in June and are now living at 712 Welch Ave., Riverland Terrace, Charleston, S. C. Lee is going to be exec, on an MSA which is still under construction. They now have three children: Mac, who is a little first grader now; Betsy, and little Andy, who put in his appearance last April 2nd.

PAUL and Kathy LEGROS announce the arrival on August 29 of Robert Bruce, who joins big sisters, Carol 2, Susan 4 and

Barbara 6. The family lives at 30 New Lexington Rd., East Greenwich, R. I. About Homecoming Thanks to the very excellent planning and execution by the wives of the Annapolis contingent, the classmates who were able to attend the Homecoming Weekend enjoyed a very delightful get-together at the Chesapeake Inn just outside of Annapolis on Saturday night, 29 September. Our thanks and congratulations for a job well done go to Carla Klein, Judy Hendrickson, B. J. Stewart, Helen Hunt, Natalie Clark, Jane Fenlon, Nancy Morrison and their very able assistants.

Those who enjoyed the fruits of this labor, and there were quite a few, read as follows: Bill and Elinor Hamilton, Bob and Helen Hunt, Bud and Jean Ince, Dallas and Maryann Johnson, Charlie and Jackie Jones, Bob and Judy Hendrickson, Cal and Min Killeen, Pete and Carla Klein, Bob and Mrs. Bulmer, Dave and Vivian Karukin, Lem and Jo Anne Lang, Ted and Carolyn Larson, Tex and Betty Lauderdale, Jack and Shirley Leisure, Alan and Joy Lindy, Bill and Paula Lawler, Frank and Noel Messenger, Tom and Brooke McDonald, Bob and Charlie McElroy, Joe and Nancy Morrison, Chuck and Marilyn Maier, Pete and Jean Peterson, Jim and Pattie Patton, Bill and Marty Read, Rick and Gretchen Ridenour, John and Carolyn Sieck, Fritz and Sue Smith, Bob and B. J. Stewart, Pete and Dee Swanson.

Skip and Betty Sweitzer, Bill and Janie Stoddard, Bob and Ann Smith, Art Mikles, Paul Riegert, D. and Eileen Butler, Karl and Jean Bernstein, Herm Bushman, John and Molly Barrow, Fred and Audrey Baur, Ralph Brown, Mike and Cary Bonner, Bill and Carolyn Bourne, Jack and Diana Butler, Harry Bryant, Bill and Maureen Bennett, Bruce Brown, Luke and Charlotte Capone, Ed and Mary Carey Carver, Bill and Natalie Clark, Bob and Patsy Coontz, Ed and Carolyn Dennis, Chet Ditto, Carl Cook, Jack and Jackie Docherty, Bill and Betty Emery, Don Florence, Jim Kneale.

Les and Janie Fenlon, Jack and Nancy Magee, Jim and Jeanne Furrh, Stan and Elinore Fine, Steve and Rena Gilles, Johnny afid Tott Green, Paul and Mrs. Garrison, Charlie and Dolores Haskell, Walt and Lorette Helbig, John and Grace Hofford, Chuck and Betty Hickey, Don and Billie Henderson, Lou Dillman, Emile and Joan -Achee, Jack and Patty Venable, Carl and Peggy Wilson, Russ and Halma Wilson, Joe and Pug Dickson. In fact this one was such a success that we are planning something of the same sort following the Army game in Philadelphia. See elsewhere in this column for the full details of this prospective gathering.

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Class Statistics Members active duty (USN,USMC) 353 Resigned, retired, or dead 150 Percentage lost since June 1950.... 30% Act. duty members with 1100 design 154 Act. duty members with 1310 design 121 ED and Carol GRUNWALD announce the birth of their second daughter, Barbara Lynn, born 15 August at Spohn Hospital, Corpus Christi, Tex. Ed is currently instructing in F-9s in one of the jet training units at Corpus Christi. The Grunwalds live at 434 Rita Dr. Grier with "Operation Deep Freeze" Lt. J. L. GRIER, USN, a member of the Antarctica "Operation Deep Freeze," preSHIPMATE

sented the first assembly program in October to the student body at Lees-McRae College.

Lieutenant Grier served as Aerological engineer on board the ice breaker GLAZIER. He was introduced and assisted by Dr. Ivan B. Stafford. Lieutenant Grier's talk was made especially colorful and informative by the use of slides taken of the operation in 1955.

A 1950 graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md., Lieutenant Grier received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerological Engineering at the Naval Graduate School, Monterey, Calif., 1954.

Lieutenant Grier is stationed at the Navy Department in Washington. He is married to Miss Barbara Lewis, formerly of Gastonia, N. C. His mother, Mrs. Ruth Grier, serves as house mother for Tennessee Dormitory at Lees-McRae College.

The Lieutenant plans to return to Little America the first of November.

R O B E R T W. (BOB) OLIVER is on his way to San Diego, Calif., where he will be the new Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment on board the HORNET 1950 SUBMARINERS' REUNION at New London. See "What's the Dope" for names (CVA-12). After more than two and a of those pictured above. half years as Inspector-Instructor of the Marine Corps Reserv^e unit at Dearborn, Mich., Bob says he is really looking forand Pete Cady, Irene and Wes Harvey, turned out 164 strong, wetted their gills, and ward to the sea duty.

Gary and Skip Orem, Pat and King Pfeif- sat down to some good steak and taters.

J O H N E. N O L A N writes a very fine fer and Ann and Len Muller. Dave, Ray It was good seeing so many of the gang letter from Washington, D. C. He mentions and Wes are presently on board the USS after five years. All Services were well seeing Bill Diehl, who is at the University NAUTILUS (SS-571), but Dave will soon represented, our civilian brethren took the of California on some kind of nuclear be at Nuclear Power School in New Lon- weekend off, and many came from a good physics project; and Bill McFarland, who don where he will be joined by Pete Cady way out. is now going great guns for a gear manu- who is presently on board the USS T U S K "Many thanks go to the Annapolis wives facturing concern out of Chicago. John (SS-426). Skip Orem just arrived aboard for their decorations, and a very subtle says he has played golf a couple of times the USS SEA WOLF ( S S N - 5 7 5 ) from the 'Rags to Riches' theme. (Hang on to your with Dick Martin, and hears that "Rawson" USS HARDER (SS-568) and Reggie is now pocketbooks, men!) To single out a few Monroe is in town, but hasn't seen him yet. on board the HARDER. King has been on who were responsible for the gay evening As for John's recent past, he writes : board the USS GRENADIER (SS-S25) but would be impossibleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;let's just say 'thanks' "After Quantico and Korea I was sta- expects orders to Line School at Monterey to the Annapolis gang, whose initiative and tioned here; resigned from the Marine soon. Len Muller recently left SubLant hard work resulted in a smashing success Corps in early 1954; graduated from staff and is now on board the USS ANGLER for our first reunion. (jeorgetown Law School in June, 1955; (SS-240). Bill Ayres is about to become "Helping out at the door were Marilyn spent the last year as a law clerk to Mr. our staff representative as SubRon 10 and Woody Johns, two ex-civilians who Justice Clark on the Supreme Court; and Secretary. Bill had been spending his time have rejoined the ranks. The Barbazettes, am now practicing law with the firm of aboard the USS BECUNA (SS-319).

Schoens, Gilberts and Don Kinney gave the Steptoe & Johnson in Washington, D. C. In the picture: (front row, 1. to r.) : Sue Washington civilians a good representation.

Address: Shoreham Building, Washington. Ayres, Ann Muller, Alice Boyd, Gary Don and Rosemary had a new addition, a Two children, Carol 3 ^ and Johnny 2 ^ , Orem, Karen Hamer, Pat Pfeiffer, Irene boy, a week before the party. Hats off to and a third expected in February." Joan Harvey, Claire Engle, Phil Cady; (back Joe Metcalf, who did a brief but rousing and John look forward to hearing from or row, 1. to r.) : Bill Ayres, Dave Boyd, job as emcee, and to Dick Dalla Mura, who seeing any of the class.

Reggie Hamer, Ray Engle, Len Muller, 'profiled' beautifully as he gave out the F R A N K S. BEAL sends word that his Skip Orem, King Pfeiffer, Wes Harvey, scoop on class organization. new address is: School of Reactor Tech- Pete Cady.

"A new address for Anthony M. FernanThe class secretary apologizes to the dez is 133 D St., S.E., Washington, D. C. nology, Oak Ridge, Tenn. submariners of the Class of 'SO, and to Wes "William R. Smedberg, III, has taken up Diane R. BULGER writes the secretary Harvey in particular, for the delay of this from Box 379 in Woodbridge, Va.: "Tom article's appearance in Shipmate. It got apartment living at 2914 P St., N.W., and I have some more news for you. On lost in the shuffle, and then I couldn't even Washington, D. C. Monday the 13th of August at Quantico, a find the shuffle.

"Oliver A. Reardon has taken up resifourth little Bulger was born. This time we dence at 1614 Dogwood Dr., Alexandria, have our first daughter, Diane Jo, weighing Va. in at 8 lbs. 11 oz. She has three brothers: 1 9 5 1 â&#x20AC;˘ "J. R. McQueston is living at 2112 Key Tebb 4, Ricky 3, and Ross 18 months. The Boulevard, .'\rlington, Va. Corr.

Sec'y, Lt. John W. Hamilton, U S N , first of September we move to Charlottes7520 Summit Place, Alexandria. Va. "The meeting for approval of the class ville, Va., where Tom is to have I&I duty."

Lt. and Mrs. A. R. P H I L L I P announce Constitution and By-laws will have been JIM W I L S O N has decided to resign his the birth of their daughter, Paula May, on held in Annapolis on Friday, 12 October, commission to take the position as East 7 March 1956 at Donald Sharp Memorial and in the near future results will be pubCoast Staff Member for the Officers' Chris- Hospital in San Diego, Calif. A. R. Phillip lished, including an estimated date by which tian Union. He and his wife plan to make is serving with VS-23 in West Pacific de- you should receive the Constitution and Bytheir home in Washington, D. C , or near ployment aboard the USS BOXER. Other laws for ratification. Finally, if you didn't vicinity. His main work will be with the graduates of '51 in the squadron are J O E return the postcard to Joe Metcalf, please cadets and midshipmen of all the Serv- J O H N S O N and JIM W I N N E F E L D . let Joe or me or Shipmate know of your ice Academies, including the Air Force present address."

P A U L A. LAUTERMILCH's ship, the Academy.

J O H N W . HAMILTON '51 old coastal minesweeper H A W K , has won 1950 Submariners' Reunion the Navy battle efficiency "E," for its class We are sorry to have to announce the death of Lt.(jg) W I L L I A M M I L N E S The first reunion of the submariners in in the Mine Force Atlantic Fleet.

"The October issue reached the alumni A U S T I N who was lost at sea in an airthe Class of '50 at New London was held at the Officers' Club on 22 October 1955. on the afternoon of the party at Paul's in plane accident and is presumed dead. He Those who attended included Bill and Sue Riva. It's nice to know beforehand that and his squadron commander of Attack Ayres, Dave and Alice Boyd, Claire and you're going to have a good time at a Squadron 86, Commander GATES '43, Ray Engle, Karen and Reggie Hamer, Phil party. And that's just what happened. '51 failed to return from a flight from Oceana NOVEMBER,

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Naval Air Station, near Virginia Beach, Va., on 10 July 1956.

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Sec'y, 2nd Lt. W. T. Terrell, USMC (Ret.), 5008 Klingle St., N.W., Washington, D. C. Treas., Lt. (jg) P . A. Stark. Jr., U S N , U S S CONWAY (DDE-507), FPO New York

The Alumni Association gratefully acknowledges receipt of the sum of $100 from C. E. CHINN in payment for a Life Membership in the Association.

See the 1924 column for the engagement of J O H N W. KUNCAS to Miss Judith Cary Davis.

The old coastal minesweeper HORNBILL, commanded by C H . \ R L E S E. GURNEY, has received the Navy red " E " in recognition of her high performance in engineering.

EARL and Eleanor C H I N N are happy to announce the birth of a son. Earl Scott, born 20 September 1956, weighing 7 lbs. and 13J4 ounces.

J O E and Mary GAGLIARDO are very happy to announce the birth of a son, David Michael, born 2 October 1956. The Gagliardos are living at 500 Astor Circle, Norfolk 9, Va.

John F. Chapman, USAF, is now stationed at Hopedale, Labrador. John was graduated from Purdue University in June 1956 with an M.S. degree in civil engineering. His present address is 923rd AC&W Squadron, A P O 677 New York.

The current address of Jim Hocking, wife, Jane, and new son, Scott, is Navy No. 214, Box 23, F P O New York. Jim is with the Fleet Intelligence Center at N A S in Port Lyautey, Morocco.

The current address of Jim Van Scoyoc and family is 19 Cypress Rd., Victor Haven, Annapolis, Md., phone Colonial 83481. Jim is at the Experiment Station.

Also stationed at Annapolis are Art Merrier (instructing in the Math Dept.) and Bob Weber (instructing in Steam). Jim extends a standing invitation to any classmates who happen to be in the area.

The current address of Deek Harrison

the column clued in on it. Let's all drop a line to Gerry to fatten things up a bit."

Don's address: USS KENT COUNTY ( L S T -

855), F P O San Francisco.

Ault Doty writes from Big Spring, Tex., that stationed with him at Webb A F B are: Jim and Ginger Jelinek; Jim and Bunny Brundage, he graduated from jet pilot training 28 July; Al and Clarisse Mantella.

Charlie and Pat Lewis are at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Tex. John Smitherman, Art Schroder, Charlie Bennet are all at Bryan AFB, Bryan, Tex. Ault's address is: 2000 S. Monticello, Big Spring, Tex.

The current address of Dale Lemly is the Supply & Fiscal Dept., N A S Miramar, San Diego, Calif.

The current address of Bernie Kauderer is 1315 Fairmont Ave., Mt. Pleasant, S. C. Harold E. Wakitch (Max) was married is U S S BALDUCK (APD-132), F P O San to Miss Sue Jane Fisher on 12 August 1956 in Camas, Wash. Well, Max, I sure hope Francisco. your wife can teach you to fold your towels In VS-38 at Chula Vista, Calif., are Rich and hang them up straight!!

Handford, Hank Abele, and Al Dunaway.

Edwin Spar was married on 19 December Al Dunaway's current address is 713-A 1954 to Miss Madelene Clifton of Orchard, Oaklawn Ave., Chula Vista, Calif.

Neb. Ed reports that on 18 December 1955 Don Kniss is with SwuPac. Rex Picket Gregory Clayton Spar arrived at Balboa is stationed at Camp Pendleton.

Naval Hospital in San Diego weighing in at At N A S Cecil, Fla., are Tom Jones, Ted 6 lb. 814 oz.

Fellowes, Dave Ellis, and Dudley Kemig, as 19 5 3 â&#x20AC;˘ Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Hall Pemberton well as Bill Anderson. Bill lives at 6247 announce the marriage of their daughter, Sec'y, 1st Lt. G. E. Weinstein, U S A F , Sage Dr. in Jacksonville.

Kathryn Minnette, to James Stewart Jor243 Curtiss Wright Blvd., Vandalia, Ohio The current address (as best deciphered!) dan, Lt.(jg), U S N , 18 August 1956 in Act'ng Corres. Sec'y, 1st Lt. D. B. Hente, U S A F , of Kitty and Scott Ebert is NAD Earle, Pueblo, Colo.

5655 Gross Dr., Dayton 3, Ohio Redbank, N. J. Bill Dougherty, married on Dr. and Mrs. James Campbell Carey The Alumni Association gratefully ack- 10 June, is now stationed in St. Johns, announce the marriage of their daughter, Newfoundland, with the Air Force. nowledges receipt of the sum of $100 from The current address of our class presi- Mary Jean, to John James Cardwell, R. S. PURVIS in payment for a Life Memdent, Ross Perot, is U S S LEYTE (CVS-32), Lt.(jg), 16 June 1956 in Joliet, 111. bership in the Association.

F P O New York. Ross was married on Pete and Mary Krusi proudly announce It is with deep regret that I announce IS Sept. 1956 to Miss Margot Birmingham. the birth of their daughter, Sharon Dawn, the death of Lt.(jg) Glen A. Wilson, D. L. Cooke writes the following: "In 29 June 1956, weighing in at 6 lb. 2 oz.

USN. He and Cdr. Charles H. Liebhauser Newport DERs where Waff Wells and I Deek and Helen Harrison are the proud '42, crashed and were lost at sea while fly- were aboard the U S S PILLSBURY ( D E R ing from a carrier in the North Atlantic 133) we saw Frank Morelh on the U S S parents of a baby boy, Christopher Gene, who arrived on 10 April 1956, weighing in on the night of 5 June 1956. His widow, Mrs. Mary Wilson, lives at 1023 3rd Ave., JOYCE (DER-317), Charlie Carter aboard at 8 lbs. the USS HARVESON (DER-316) and Tom Beaver Falls, Pa. Rick and Anita Collins happily announce Shuck, U S S WAGNER ( D E R - 5 3 9 ) . Since During the 18 months that your secretary then there have been more DERs commis- the birth of Richard B. Collins, II, 28 June will be attending the Air Force Institute sioned with more '53 aboard (very inter- 1956, weighing 7 lb. 11 oz. The Colhnses of Technology, Don Hente, a recent gradu- esting duty working for the Air Force). reside at 1170 San Jose, Raphael Cottage, ate of the Institute, has graciously offered Walt is now O P S Officer aboard U S S Novato, Calif.

Tish and Chris Woeke are the proud to relieve me of my correspondence duties DEALEY (DE-1006) and I hang my hat as in compiling the 1953 column. Please Exec aboard U S S KENT COUNTY ( L S T - parents of a baby girl, Cynthia Karin, born address all future notices for Shipmate to 855) in the Pacific. While on T A D during 24 September 1956 at the Portsmouth Naval Don, whose address appears at the head of February and March at the Advanced Air Hospital, weighing in at 8 lbs. 10 oz. Chris' this column.

Control School at NAS Brunswick, Ga., address is VE-21, N A S Oceana, Virginia we found more '53: Chuck Middleton and Beach, Va. Now for a little news from the Dayton Davy and Sally Jones announce the Al Vining between duty stations and Bill area. Some of the 53ers who are stationed in the Dayton area include the following: Lalond on T A D from an SSR (don't re- arrival of their heiress, Gwynne Lorraine, Don Hente, Jack Sinnott, Jay Hamilton, call the name). In the 'O' Club in New- 14 July 1956, weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz.

Bruce Hall, George Pringle, Frank Brown, port Don Cannell with his wife, on the way Bill and Happy Anderson proudly anJohn Mays, Dick Stevens, Glen Sherwood, to Charleston from a DD to Exec of a nounce the arrival of Robert Goldthwaite Jerry Schaub, and your secretary.

Minesweeper; Pete Conrad on T A D at Anderson, 29 January. He weighed in at Bob Foster, Tom McCreery, and Doug Justice School from Exec of a Charleston 7 lbs. 3Y2 oz.

Egan, as well as Billy Lamb, recently com- Minesweeper. I caught a passing glimpse of Kitty and Scott Ebert are the proud parpleted the Institute and have departed for Ross Perot on the Times Square subway ents of a second little boy, Charles Hilan platform while PILLSBURY was in New their new duty stations. My old sidekick Ebert, 19 April at Lakehurst NAS, weighfrom Albuquerque, Ed Oppermann, not for- York for liberty early in February. Ross ing in at 7 lbs. 13 oz. appeared to be on his way to NavShipYd, getting to mention, of course, Jody and The Aultman Dotys proudly announce Otto, are due to arrive here in February Brooklyn, to his ship. Since returning to the birth of their baby girl, Dorothy Lan1957. Right now the Oppermanns are in the San Diego late in May I've seen Bill Lemly don, 14 June 1956. process of de-sanding their possessions as and his wife, Margie, living in Imperial Beach and stationed at N A S Miramar SupBill and Nancy Davis proudly announce they prepare for the eastward journey! ply Department. I also enjoyed some cham- the birth of their daughter, Debra Lynn, It is with the deepest regret that I also pagne at Frank Talbot's wedding late in 24 February, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. announce the deaths of Lt.(jg) Bernard K. June and saw George Fraser, Jim ( R ) Hearty congratulations to all the newlyJoyce and Lt. George A. Frederick, U S A F . Rodgers, Don Kniss and Jack Jaynes who Both were killed in aircraft accidents. are all aboard subs home-ported in San weds and proud parents!!

O.K., Don Hente, you've got the con for George died while heroically directing his Diego. Over at NavRepFac in San Diego, disabled aircraft away from a highly popu- at a morning complaint conference I saw the ne.xt 18 months! Now it can happen on lated residential area. the smiling face of Dean Abrahamson, Exec your watch!!

GERALD E . WEINSTEIN The current address of Roger, Gloria of U S S RUDDY ( M S F - 3 8 0 ) being mothand Jeffrey Booth is 453 San Juan, Oak balled. As KENT COUNTY sails to WestPac, Mr. and Mrs. William Watts Warren of there'll be more '53 around and I'll keep Portsmouth, Va., announce the engagement Harbor, Wash.

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of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne, to Lt. (jg) F R A N C I S T H O M A S BRADY, USN, son of Mrs. Edward A. Brady of Minersville and the late Mr. Brady.

Miss Warren attended the College of William & Mary in Norfolk and completed a course in medical technology at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago.

Sec'y. Lt. (jg) Peter J. Vogelberger, Jr., Officers Submarine School, U S N Sub School, N e w London. Conn.

that he is still a bachelor and welcomes all visitors who might be passing through St. Paul. His address is 589J^ Summit Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

Here's more neivs of the USMC from BOB OAKES: "After being in the Far East almost six months, I decided it was time to let you know where some of '54 is located.

"I left Travis AFB on 17 February on a MATS flight with CHARLEY McLEAN as navigator. Charley loves his job and the .Air Force, but had an application in for flight training, so by now he is probably in pilot training.

"When I reached Japan, I was assigned to the 3rd Marines at Camp Fuji and was delighted to meet RICK C H I L D R E S S (now serving as Adjutant of the 3rd Batt., 3rd Marines), since then BILL SODEN (a feUow scholar from the 9th Co.) has arrived from Okinawa (he's the Exec, of Weap. Co., 3rd Batt.) and ED T I P S H U S has arrived from the 12th Marines to serve as Exec, of 4.2 Mortar Co. There are also numerous other U S N A grads here so will undoubtedly have an Army-Navy game party come 1 December.

The Alumni Association gratefully acknowledges receipt of the sum of $100 from W. W. LAMBERT in payment for a Life Membership in the Association. \\'e are happy to announce the 1 September wedding of Miss Jean L. Silenius, daughter of Mrs. Albert V. Silenius and the late Albert Silenius of Ravenna, Ohio, to Lt.(jg) D W I G H T M. A G N E W , JR., USN, son of IL\dm. Dwight M. Agnew, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Agnew of Alexandria, \ ' a . The bride was graduated from Kent State L'niversity, Ohio. Lieutenant Agnew is presently stationed aboard the USS CONY (DDE-508), at Norfolk, Va. A letter from W. P . ( P I N K N E Y ) J O N E S reveals that he has received a medical discharge and is presently living in St. Paul, Minn., working for the Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co. He writes

"I've been serving as Intelligence Officer for the 3rd Marines since early in March; a field far removed from my Communication MOS, but very interesting and excellent experience.

"Bill saw DICK DEAN in Yokosuka a few weekends ago (M.D., USS Los ANGELES) and said he looked fine.

"The big news in our family, though, is the arrival of Linda Louise on 22 July at Camp Pendleton. She'll be 8 months old when I first see her, but Ruth is doing a wonderful job keeping me posted on her progress. Incidentally, Ruth received a letter from Mary P E A S E (a 9th Co. wife) saying that Dave, now a Marine Aviator, has been assigned to El Toro while Macy and DAVE SAYES have been assigned to instruct at Pensacola since they finished flight training.

J . \ C K and Norma B U R K H A R D T are happy and proud to announce the arrival of their son, Scott .\lan, on 7 July, weighing 7 lbs. and 5 ounces, at St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago.

Lt.(jg) and Mrs. W I L L I A M S T E R L ING COLE, JR., announce the birth of a son at Naval Hospital, Submarine Base, New London, Conn., on 21 July 1956. He is the grandson of Mrs. J. F. Davidson and the late Cdr. Charles F. Brindupke: and the Hon. ^^'illiam Sterling Cole and Mrs. Cole, of Bath. N. Y.

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" W I L L I E A L T E R was out here for awhile, but now is at Camp Lejeune. F I T Z W O O D R O W has gone home from his billet as Exec, of 'A' Co., 1st Bn., 9th Marines."

Bob's address is: 5-2 M&S Co., 3rd Marines (Reinf.), 3rd Marine Div. (Reinf.)

(Rear), F P O San Francisco.

Lt. and Mrs. A. j ; . REYNOLDS (21st Co.) announce the birth of their daughter, Michele Ann, on August 31, at Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, N. C. Michele weighed 8 lbs. eyi oz. The Reynoldses live at MOQ 3135, Camp Lejeune, N. C. Lt. and Mrs. GEORGE D. BROWN, USAF, are very happy to announce that this year's stork stop at Murphy Army Hospital in Waltham, Mass., produced unexpected results, bringing their total offspring count to three in 21 months.

A little girl arrived at 1119, on 13 September, weighing 5 lbs. and 11 oz., followed by a brother at 1121 weighing 6 lbs.

2 oz.

George and PhyUis expect Dana Edward and Dale Elizabeth plus son Chris to keep them quite busy.

The Browns are living at 1617 Trapelo Rd., Waltham, Mass.

Pat and GEORGE McKEE want to announce the birth of their daughter, Pamela Jean, who arrived on 12 July while George was on a Mediterranean cruise. While George was away Pat moved into a new apartment and their address is now 8576 Tidewater Dr., # C , Norfolk, Va. Alice and T A N N L I G H T S E Y wish to announce the arrival of their second daughter, Karen Joy, at the Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma, Wash., at 0820, 13 August 1956. Karen weighed in at 7 lbs.

1 oz. Ann is fascinated by her little sister and doesn't mind the intrusion at all. The Lightsey family lives at 805 So. 105th St., Tacoma, Wash.

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CORONADO WEDDING. Miss Felicia Margaret Flynn becomes bride of Lt.(jg) Byron H. Collier '54. Wedding party (left to right): Lt.(jg) Thomas P. Watson '54; Miss Margot Ketcham; Lt.(jg) Falvie Anderson '54; Miss Edith Baker, daughter of Capt.

Robert Baker '26; Miss Mary Rogers, maid of honor and daughter of Capt. E. B. Rogers '17; Mrs. Byron H. Collier; Lt.(jg) Byron H. Collier '54; Miss Kathleen Flynn, flower girl and sister of the bride; Ens. Charles Zadorozny '55, best man; Mrs. Patrick Flynn, sister-in-law of the bride and daughter of RAdm. A. W. McKechnie '27;^ Lt. Anthony Correnti, USMC '54; Miss Kirby Baker, sister of Edith Baker; and Midn. A. W. Carson '58, son of RAdm. Joseph Carson '25.

NOVEMBER,

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by Oretha Swartz

WEDDING BELLS

Saturday, 6 October, Miss Emily Martha Moseley, daughter of Mrs. William C. Loder, and Mr. William C. Moseley of Pensacola, Fla., and Lt. William Porter Danner, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ellis Danner of Beaufort, S. C, in Christ Episcopal Church. The bride attended Virginia Intermont College. Lieutenant Qanner attended The Citadel and was graduated from the Naval Academy, Class of 1951.

Station: flight instructor at Saufley Field.

Saturday, 29 September, Miss Lalla Mead Pearson, daughter of R.A.dm. Mead Saltonstall Pearson, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Pearson of Chevy Chase, Md., and Mr. Abram Packer Hays, Jr., son of Mrs. Hays of Pittsburgh, Pa., and the late Mr. Hays, in the New York Ave. Presbyterian Church.

The bride was graduated from Bradford Junior College and Tufts University. Mr. Hays attended Lafayette College, and is now editor of the Herald-American in Donora, Pa. Home: Pittsburgh.

Saturday, 22 September, Miss Mary Lou Allred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Allred of Newark, N. J., and Lt. Fay Ahen Lossing, Jr., USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lossing of Jackson, Miss., in the Chapel-by-the-Sea at the Naval Hospital, Newport, R. I. The bride attended San Jose State College in California. Lieutenant Lossing was graduated from the Naval Academy, Class of 1952. Station: Newport, R. I.

Saturday, 22 September, Miss Susan Nancy Schuck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Schuck of Baltimore, Md., and Lt. (jg) Donald Mark Lynne, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Norman Lynne of Fargo, N. D., in St. John's Episcopal Church. Lieutenant Lynne was graduated from the Naval .Academy, Class of 1954.

Station: Norfolk, Va. Saturday, 22 September, Mrs. Elma Hinsley Pierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul C.

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MRS. JOSEPH GRAYDON DeCAMP was Miss Diane Pollack Johnson, daughter of RAdm. Douglass Pollack Johnson, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, before her 18 August marriage.

Capt. William Outerson, USN, and Mrs. Outerson of New Orleans, La., at Second Presbyterian Church. Home: Durham, N. C. Sunday, 9 September, Miss Yvonne Ann Stephan, daughter of Capt. Charles R. Stephan, USN, and Mrs. Stephan of Coronado, Calif., and Mr. Ulysses Thomas Brown, Jr., son of Mr. Brown of Virginia Beach, Va., and the late Mrs. Brown, in Grace Lutheran Church. The bride attended Mary Washington College in Virginia. Mr. Brown is attending the University of Virginia. Home: Charlottesville, Va.

Saturday, 8 September, Miss Dorcas Eleanore Fraser, daughter of Mrs. Hugh John Fraser of Larchmont, N. Y., and the late Mr. Fraser, and Lt. (jg) John Edward O'Connor, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Patrick O'Connor of New Haven, Conn., in St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church. The bride is an alumna of the College of New Rochelle and did graduate Photo by du Charme Studio work at McGill University, Montreal. LieuMRS. WILLISTON B. SYMONDS was tenant O'Connor was graduated from the Miss Betsy Harrison Krook of San Fran- Naval Academy, Class of 1952, and from cisco, Calif., before her 7 September mar- the Submarine School in New London. riage to Lieutenant Symonds, son of Mr. Station: Norfolk, Va. Gardiner Symonds, Class of 1924, and Mrs. Saturday, 8 September, Miss Ruth Ann Symonds of Houston, Tex. Morrison, daughter of Capt. James A. Morrison, USN, and Mrs. Morrison of Hinsley of Alexandria, Va., and Lt. James Bethesda, Md., and Mr. Tyler Frank HartCharles Whatley, Jr., USAF, son of Mr. sing, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hartsing of and Mrs. Whatley of Steele, Miss., in the College Park, Md., in the Navy Chapel, Navy Chapel, Washington, D. C. The bride Washington, D. C. The bride attended attended George Washington University and Mary Washington College. Mr. Hartsing has been with the Office of Naval Research. was graduated from the University of Lieutenant Whatley was graduated from Maryland. the Naval Academy, Class of 1954. Station: Saturday, 8 September, Miss Joan Gorsuch, Air Force Base, Dover, Del. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Benedict Friday, 21 September, Miss June Rae Gorsuch of Ardsley-on-Hudson, N. Y., and Whitehurst of San Diego, Calif., daughter Mr. Thomas Michael Gill, son of Mrs. of Mrs. Adolph Joseph Arsenault of Nor- M. M. Gill of New York and the late Mr. folk, Va., and Ens. James Edward Johnson, Howard T. Gill, in the Roman Catholic USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Johnson Church of the Immaculate Conception. The of Carrollton, 111., at the Naval Hospital bride is an alumna of the University of Chapel, San Diego. The bride attended the Detroit, studied at Rosary College and the Photo by Hessler Studio College of William & Mary in Norfolk. New York School of Interior Design. Mr. Ensign Johnson was graduated from the Gill was graduated from the Naval AcadMRS. ABRAM PACKER HAYS, Jr., was Naval Academy, Class of 1956. emy, Class of 1949.

Miss Lalla Mead Pearson, daughter of RAdm. Mead Saltonstall Pearson, USN Saturday, 15 September, Miss Nancy Bar- Saturday, 8 September, Miss Marcia Chris(Ret.), and Mrs. Pearson of Chevy Chase, bara Coard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. tine Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Md., before her 29 September wedding in Theodore R. Coard of Baltimore, Md., and George Albert Johnson of Warrington, the New York Ave. Presbyterian Church. Mr. Michael St. John Outerson, son of Fla., and Lt.(jg) Joseph Anthony Pertel, 42

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111. The bride was graduated from Mt. Saint Bernard Secretarial School, Nova Scotia. Mr. Blair attended the Naval Academy and the University of New Hampshire.

He is with the Ekco Products Company in Houston, Tex. Saturday, 1 September, Miss Jean L. Silenius, daughter of Mrs. Albert V. Silenius and the late Mrs. Silenius of Ravenna, Ohio, and Lt.(jg) Dwight M. Agnew, Jr., U S N , son of RAdm. D. M. Agnew, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Agnew of Alexandria, Va. The bride was graduated from Kent State University. Lieutenant Agnew was graduated from the Naval Academy, Class of 1954. Station: U S S

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Armsden

MRS. LEON NELSON BLAIR, Jr., was Miss Patricia Ann Soper, of Rye, N . H., before her 1 Sept. wedding. Mr. Blair is the son of RAdm. Blair, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Blair of Waukegan, 111. son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leonard Pertel of Chicago, 111., in St. John's Catholic Church. Lieutenant Pertel is a graduate of the Naval Academy, Class of 1953.

Station: San Diego, Calif.

Saturday, 8 September, Miss Joy Dell Strickland, daughter of Brig. Gen. Auby C. Strickland, U S A F (Ret.), and Mrs. Strickland of Lakemont, N . Y., and Lt. Gerry Medlar McCabe, U S N , son of Mr. and Sirs. Walker C. McCabe of Wakefield, Mass., in the Rock Stream Presbyterian Church. The bride attended schools in Germany, the Principia Upper School in Missouri, and Elmira College. Lieutenant McCabe is a graduate of the Naval Academy, Class of 1949.

Friday, 7 September, Miss Loretta Evelyn Gilmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson Gilmore of San Francisco, Calif., and RAdm. James Brewerton Ricketts, (SC) USN, in the Treasure Island Chapel.

Admiral Ricketts is a member of the Naval Academy Class of 1924. He is InspectorGeneral, Supply Corps, Pacific Coast, Treasure Island.

Friday, 7 September, Miss Betsy Harrison Krook, daughter of Mr. Alfred Thomas Krook, Class of 1924, and Mrs. Krook of San Francisco, and Lt. Williston Brandreth Symonds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner Symonds of Houston, Tex., at the Chapel of Grace. The bride attended Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, Canada, Wellesley College and Stanford University.

Lieutenant Symonds was graduated from St. Johns School, Cornell University, and attended the University of Texas. Station: California.

Friday, 7 September, Capt. Martin R. Peterson, U S N ( R e t ) , and Mrs. Peterson of 1307 Hillsboro St., Raleigh, N. C , announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Susanne, to Mr. Braxton Roy Overby in Smithfield, N . C. Mr. Overby is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Junius Roy Bailey Overby of Norlina, N. C. Mrs. Overby attended the Women's College of the University of North Carolina, and Mr. Overby attended Louisburg College.

Saturday, 1 September, Miss Patricia Ann Soper, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Henry Soper of Rye, N . H., and Mr. Leon N. Blair, Jr., son of Rear Admiral Blair, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Blair of Waukegan, NOVEMBER,

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The check represented proceeds from the recent N A T U wives' fashion show held at the Naval Amphibious Base Officers' Club.

The presentation took place at the club luncheon held in Harbor House, with Mrs. Robert D. Flynn and Mrs. C. C. McCall co-hostesses.

JANGO, Washington, D. C.

The Senior Membership luncheon was held on 16 October at the Fort McNair Officers' Club, with members bringing prospective members as guests. Music was furnished by a string quartet from the Navy School of Music.

The Junior Membership tea was held in the quarters of Mrs. Carter B. Magruder, CONY (DDE-S08), Norfolk, Va. Saturday, 18 August, Miss Diane Pollack with the Senior president, Mrs. Frederic Johnson, daughter of RAdm. Douglass S. Withington, in the receiving line with Pollack Johnson, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. the Junior president, Miss Mary Behling.

Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mr. Volunteers are asked to work for the Joseph Graydon DeCamp, son of Mr. and Society for the Prevention of Blindness Mrs. James Milton DeCamp of Cincinnati. and at the Anderson Orthopedic Hospital.

During September, $803.44 was made at the Bargain Shop. Many Juniors are now working at the Canteen at Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen's Club; Nurses' Aide class in Doctors' Hospital and the Post Hospital at Fort Belvoir.

Officers Wives' Club, Lakehurst, N. J .

The Officers' Wives Club of the Naval Air Station held its first luncheon-meeting of the season at the Lakehurst Commissioned Officers' Mess. Mrs. John R. Van Evera, honorary president, presided at the meeting and explained plans for re-organization of the club.

A Little Theatre Group has been organized, which will present Cabaret Night in the Station auditorium. This will be an All Hands activity, including officer, enlisted and civilian personnel attached to the Station, and their dependents.

Carrier Division

IS Wives, San Diego

Three Navy wives, Mrs. William N. Nation, Mrs. Arnold W. McKechnie and Mrs. Frank B. Miller, shared honors at a dinner party given by the wives of officers attached to the staff of Carrier Division 15.

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Southall

MRS. TYLER FRANK HARTSING, Jr., was Miss Ruth Ann Morrison, daughter of Capt. James A. Morrison, USN, and Mrs. Morrison of Bethesda, Md., before her 8 September wedding in the Navy Chapel, Washington, D. C. The bride was graduated from Miss Hutchinson's in Memphis, Tenn., and Sweet Briar College. Mr. DeCamp was graduated from Williams College.

NAVY WIVES Navy Officers Wives' Club, Washington D.C.

The newly organized Navy Officers' Wives Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;better known as the N O W Club^held its first meeting on 16 October at the Sheraton-Park Hotel. Adm. Arleigh A. Burke was guest speaker, with the Navy's Sea Chanters furnishing music.

Candidates for offices in the club were introduced, with balloting for the officers to take place by mail in November. Guest speaker at that meeting will be movie and TV star Robert Montgomery.

Presents Check, San Diego

Mrs. Francis O. Iffrig, wife of Captain Iffrig, commanding officer of NATU, and Mrs. Charles M. Holcombe, chairman of the N A T U Officers Wives' Club, gave a check to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

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Bachrach

MRS. BRITTON MURDOCH was Miss Cora Maltz Williams, daughter of Mrs. Cora Hubbard Williams of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mr. John Carmichael Williams, Class of 1919, of Houston, Tex., before her 22 Septemher wedding in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square.

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THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. Balance Sheet As of June 30,

ASSETS Current Assets: Cash—.\nnapolis Banking & Trust—Checking Savings Bank of Baltimore (DMG Fund) Petty

$ 42,532.48 1,608.36 500.00

Accounts Receivable—Alumni House.

Inventories Total Current Assets Capital Assets: Buildings Office Furniture and Fixtures Clubroom Furniture and Fixtures Aluomi House Furniture and Fixtures...

Land Total Capital Assets

LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Mortgage—Equitable Life Assurance Society Due Within One Year..

M4,640.84 4,674.87 7,152.51

Cost Depr. Res. Book Value $141,105.31 i 45,482.72 $ 95,622.59 12,922.61 12,922.61 —0— 9,783.47 7.802.98 1,980.49 26,990.09 19,487.00 7,503.09 16,000.00 —0— 16,000.00 $206,801.48 $85,695.31

Other Assets: Cash—^Life Membership Savings Bank of Baltimore Annapolis Banking & Trust—Savings.,

$ 56,468.22

5,888.70 3,749.08

$203,766.27

Condensed Comparative

Assets: Current Assets Capital Assets—.\et OtherAssets TotalAssets

June 30, 1956

Decrease

Increase

$ 3,979.77 $ 9,740.41 $ 5,760,64 31,648.93 29,029.83 $ 2,619.10 100.00 100,00 31,432.80 40,758.75 9,325.95 $ 67,161.50 $ 79,628.99

Net Worth Surplus Total Liabilities and Net Worth..

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Net Worth: General Surplus July 1, 1955 Add; Income per Profit and Loss Statement

$ 98,166,14 3,491.14

General Fund Surplus June 30, 1956

$101,657.28 22,480.00

Total Net Worth

124,137.28

Total Liabilities and Net Worth

$203,766.27

Register

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Alumni House

National Association

Income: Advertising Less Agency Commission $ 40,620.76 $16,477.36 $24,143.40 43,662.25 21,831.12 $21,831.13 Income from Dues, 5,510.73 4,544.63 966.10 Subscriptions and Sales 13,288.41 $13,288.41 Sale of Liquor 5,672.09 5,672.09 Sale of Food 2,326.30 Amusement Machines 2,326.30 3,922.32 3,922.32 Sale of Chinaware 4,269.08 Sale of Chairs 4,269.08 8,745.00 8,745.00 Sale of Records Income— 610.58 610.58 D. M. Garrison Fund 16.50 16 50 Contributions—Regular 13,512.96 3,512.96 Contributions—Special Appeal 947.34 947.34 Alumni House .Activities ' i'.m.iib 1,800.00 Rent—College Avenue 451.53 Income—Life Membership....

451.53 Totallncome

$111,646.14 $124,137.28

40,758.75 100.00

As of June 30, 1955, and June 30, 1956

$35,537.50 $56,468.22 $20,930.72 126,595.34 121,106.17 $ 5,489.17 16,674.80 26,191.88 9,517.08 $178,807.64 $203,766.27 Decrease

Liabilities: Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Reserves Deferred Income

$ 20,354.88 20,354.87 39.00 10.00

Total Deferred Income.

Reserve for Insurance—Chandelier Damage

Total Increase

29,029.83

Condensed Profit and Loss Statement

Balance Sheets

For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1956 June 30, 1955

Long Term Liabilities: Mortgage—Equitable Life Assurance Society Not Due Within One Year

Surplus—Life Membership 26,191.88

Total Assets

$ 9,740,41

Deferred Income: Prepaid Dues—1956-57 Alumni Association Prepaid Dues—1956-57 SHIPMATE Prepaid Dues—Later Years Prepaid REGISTER Sales 121,106.17

Total Other Assets.

$ 6,299.22 821.62 2,619.57

Total Current Liabilities

7,000.00 9,554.10 $ 16,554.10

Securities—Life Membership Prepaid Expenses

1956

$145,355,85 $21,021,99 $46,940,62 $39,170,54 $38,222.70

$12,491.14

$178,807.64 $203,766.27 $33,066 90 $33,066.90

Expense: Sales Representative Mechanical and Mailing,., Cost of Liquor Sold Cost of Food Sold Cost of Chinaware Sold.,, Cost of Chairs Sold Cost of Records Sold Other Clubroom Costs.,, Gen. & Admin. Costs,.,., Expenses—Contributions Special Appeal Expenses—College Ave.,.

Miscellaneous Travel Expense National Assn. Expense,.

10,050,23 $ 4,173,60 $ 5,876,63 43,030,85 11,011,49 32,019.36 $ 7,635.02 7,635,02 4,962.27 4,962.27 2,903.81 2,903,81 3,175.10 3,175.10 7,543.46 7,543.46 10,249.99 10,249.99 6,631.70 $15,941.69 47,644.90 12,300.42 12,771.09 650.68 469.76 161.00 341,08 3,046.56

66,50

650.68 469.76 94.50 341.08 3,046.56

Total Expenses

$141,864,71 $27,485,51 $50,733,58 $43,101.35 $20,544.27

Profit or (Loss)

$ 3,491.14

($6,463.52) ($3,792.96) ($3,930.81) $17,678.43

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ACTIVITIES provoking, and he stressed the tremendous values inherently acquired in a service academy education, particularly those of selfdiscipline, patriotism, dedication to the public good, and as a basic foundation upon which to build a solid and enduring structure in higher educational fields. He further pointed out the potential opportunities that exist today and will continue to exist in the expanding need for educators in the field of scientific education. Naval Academy graduates and retired military officers are particularly being sought today.

The informal question-and-answer period that followed "Duke" Chandler's remark was penetrating, serious, and of current interest to all who attended.

The next meeting will be held at the Naval Station Officers' Mess (Open) 18 October 1956 at 1930, with cocktails at 1830 preceding the regular dinner and the announcement and installation of officers elected by secret ballot.

The speaker at this meeting will be: RAdm. T. J. Hamilton, USN (Ret.), Director of Athletics, University of Pittsburgh, and former Head Football Coach at the Naval Academy.

Members attending the luncheon meeting, 11 September 1956: Cook '01; Coburn '04; Allen '06 ; Barleon, Keppler '07 ; Hunsaker '08; Deyo, Hatch, Keller, Read '11; Brown '14; Cole, Glutting '16; Wilson '18; Buracker, Pendleton '20 ; Snackenberg ' 2 1 ; Fisher, Haycock, Ingram, Morgan, Pullen '22; Keating '23; Brousseau, Mills, Perry, Peterson '24; Hull, Lane '25; Dodson, Click '26; Corwin, Dodson, Randig, Way '27; Flanders, Monahan '28; Dennett '29; Estabrook, Price '30; Ellis, Gillette, Meola, Steele '31; Brewer, Rounds '32; Lewis '34; D'Paradis, Phchta '35; Ball, Wescott '37; Kidd '42; McCord, Toner '43; Hayden '44; Barber, Heinze, Ives '45; Crehan, Horner, Rowen '46; Rose, Van Sickle '47; Moran '48A; Landers, Metcalf, Sweitzer '49; Davis, Hopkins, Mullin '50; Davies ' 5 1 ; Chinn '52; Carter 'S3; Brown '54; and Green '56.

N. E. BLAISDELL Our next luncheon to be held Tuesday, 2 October 1956. Speaker, Rev. Daniel Linehan, S.J., of the Weston Observatory and LOS ANGELES Department of Geophysics, Boston College, The regular monthly dinner meeting of who accompanied the Navy in Antarctica the Los Angeles chapter was held at the ('54-'55).

Mona Lisa Restaurant on 3 October 1956.

The guest of honor and speaker was Mr. Robert Flaherty, Production Engineer with HAMPTON ROADS Over seventy-five members and guests of the Richfield Oil Company. Mr. Flaherty the Hampton Roads chapter of the Naval gave a talk on the technical and legal Academy Alumni Association attended the aspects of Proposition 4, the Oil Conservasixth meeting of the Association on Thurs- tion Act to be voted on by California citiday, 27 September 1956, at the Norfolk zens in the forthcoming election.

Naval Base Commissioned Officers' Club.

Tom Murrell gave the members a brief RAdm. Alvin Duke Chandler, USN account of his visit to Annapolis during (Ret.) '23, President of William & Mary Homecoming and the National Association College, addressed the group. His talk on meeting. present needs and future trends in the field Members attending the meeting were: of education was stimulating and thought- W. W. Feineman '16; C. A. Griffiths '19;

RADM. WILLIAM R. SMEDBERG, III, was the guest speaker at the first meeting this year of the Boston chapter. Admiral Smedberg '26 is being greeted by RAdm. William H. Buracker, USN (Ret.) '20, and RAdm. John A. Snackenberg, USN '21, Commandant of the First Naval District.

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Because of its relatively permanent nature, information on Branch Associations with the time and place of their meetings will be published only three times annually: in September, January and April. Information on new chapters, however, and any changes in the old ones will be reported monthly.

A. D. A. Crawford, L. C. Grannis, C. L. Green, N. C. McKee, T. G. Murrell, H. D. Smith and his son, Bob Smith, J. 'Thompson '21; W. G. Jones '22; B. E. Dodson '23; A. Griese, J. R. Ruhsenberger, J. G. Speer '24; D. S. Creasor '25; P. Niekum, Jr., H. K. Perrill '26; C. L. Weigle '27; E. Friess '29; F. Bradman, W. C. Ennis '30; Peyton Carroll, A. S. Fuhrman '37; J. C. Cochran, P. E. McArthur '40; B. H. Colmery, M. M. May '44; J. W. Kennedy, Jr., R. Miller '46; P. B. Suhr '49; and J. Trevillyan 'SO.

NEWPORT The eightieth meeting of the chapter was held on Tuesday, 25 September 1956, at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, U. S. Naval Station, Newport, R. I. Those present were B. B. McCormick '92; J. T. G. Stapler, Archibald G. Stirling, S. A. Taffinder, L. F. Welch '06; R. E. Cassidy, L. W. McKeehan '07; J. W. Rankin '08; M. L. Hersey '09; C. D. Peirce '10; S. Umsted 'IS ; R. Dees '17 ; R. R. Hartung '20; B. Anderson '21; R. Earle, Jr., '22; G. K. Hodgkiss '23; H. B. Heneberger '25; B. E. Royalty '45; and the following honorary members: Capt. E. J. Tiernan, USN (Ret.), and Maj. Gen. S. Williams, USMC. After dinner the President presided at a short business meeting. The next meeting was set for Tuesday, 30 October 1956, at 1830 in the Commissioned Officers' Mess, U. S. Naval Station, Newport, R. I. There followed an informal talk by RAdm. Bern Anderson, USN (Ret.), of the Naval War College on "Some Observations on France and England."

HARRY B . HENEBERGER, '25

NEW YORK The first monthly luncheon meeting of the season was held in the Marine Room of the Lawyers' Club, 115 Broadway, New York City, on Tuesday, 18 September.

Como. Frederick G. Reinicke, USN (Ret.), President of the Association, presided. The guest speaker was Mr. Alfred Kohlberg, who presented a program to govern our foreign relations. Principally, he endorsed mobilization of the strongest possible deterrents to war, a return to traditional American policies of the past, and aiming towards neutralizing and eventually eliminating Communist power.

Among those present were: Shaw '05; Jensen '06 ; Fagan and Reinicke '10 ; Powell and Tisdale '13; Blades, Burrough and Maury '14; Powers '15; Mack '17; Jennings '19; Buracker and Graham '20; Redding '21; Blount, Dole, Kniskern, Garrison Hooper, Lowe, Parry, Snedeker, and Zotti '22; Nager '23; Mills and Siegrist '24 Gaines, Latrobe and Sylvester '25; Flippin Gurney and Pratt '26; Donohue and Matt hews '27 ; Dexter '28 ; Yeaton '30; Wolsief fer '32; Peacock and Schuessler '34; Seed '39 ; Clare, Godfrey and Norton '43 ; Carroll and Erkenbrack '45; Brady '46; English, Fredericks, Glass, Glickman and Nelson "49; Barrow, Blyde, Frank, McGloughlin and Register 'SO; Hammond '51; Horn and Pastorino '52.

SPENCER A. BARROW SHIPMATE

PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia chapter welcomed the new Commandant of the Fourth Naval District, RAdm. E. R. McLean, Jr., at its first meeting of the 1956-57 season, a dinner meeting at the Officers' Mess at the Philadelphia Naval Base.

Rear Admiral McLean gave a most interesting talk on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with which he had extensive experience. The talk was followed by a question and answer period participated in by nearly everyone present, with great interest.

Those present were: George S. Forde '31 President; RAdm. E. R. McLean, Jr. '24 Campbell '02; Rittenhouse 'OS; Shute '06 Kauflfman '08; Smith '10; Mayfield '11 Hoffman, Enright, Searles '13; Beard '14, Baker '15; Twining '16; Lamb, McGurl â&#x20AC;˘19; Kelley '20; Brandt, Lawton '21; Jackson, McGuinness, Pierce '22; Browne, Kennelly '23; Lazeul '24; Markoe '23; Bass, Fleming '24; Porter, Jr., '17; Sullivan '18; Kerns, Waller, Welsford '24; Von Kleeck, Jr., Blakeslee, Tumey '25; Pryor '26; Hansen, VanDooren, Taylor, Zahm '27; Earle '30; Ilsemann '24; Grant '19; Englund '30; Child, Castree '31; Bierman '35; Etchen '37; Kleiss '38; Ockley, Jr. '39; Huggins, Hess, Jr. '47; Suttill '48; and Mulligan 'SO. WILLIAM

PITTSBURGH

B . COOLEY

FIRST FALL MEETING of the Pittsburgh Chapter. Guest speaker was Col. T. F. Hoffman, USA, West Point '34, who spoke on "Nike Defense Sites, Pittsburgh Area."

New member additions to the Pittsburgh chapter since last meeting: Harry G. Solbach, Jr., '52; Bruce C. Ogden 'S3 and S. G. Seccombe.

D. J. Studabaker, P. D. Parcells '22; J. E. Chapman, E. R. Duncan, W. R. Thayer '23; E. E. Berthold, Ash Evans, J. A. Farrell, Frank Grandfield, V. R. Roane, Dave Wight '24; C. W. Butler, E. E. Mann, Hap ROBERT B . COLEMAN '33 Lyon '25; Tom Wolverton '26; E. T. Goyette '27; W. M. Searles, W. D. Thomas â&#x20AC;˘28; C. E. Trescott '29; J. G. Howell, J. O. SAN FRANCISCO Kinert, F. L. Robinson, J. T. Wilbur '30; A regular meeting of the San Francisco R. D. Kirkpatrick '40; E. W. Rebard '41; branch of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni J. R. Riordan '44; Hal Lawrence, Garren Association was held 5 September at the Rea '45; and R. B. Lindsay 'S3.

Commissioned Officers' Mess, Treasure Guests were: L. C. Reynolds, Sam SokoIsland. bin, C. D. Bruce, and Charles Wm. Butler.

RAdm. William R. Thayer presided. The At the August meeting, Capt. J. O. secretary reported a tally of the poll of the members which was overwhelmingly in Kinert, USN, national trustee of the local favor of the Kimmel Resolution. A motion branch, delivered a comprehensive report

by Hap Lyon, duly seconded, and passed which briefed the activities, in its several without opposition, made approval by the sessions, of the National Board of Trustees San Francisco branch of the Kimmel Reso- and the work of its various committees.

This report, well delivered and well relution unanimous. ceived, touched eloquently on the proposed Our speaker for the occasion was Dr. Kimmel The president then Claude A. Buss, Ph.D., Professor of Far appointed Resolution.

Kays, Washburn and Schelling Eastern History at Stanford University and as a committee to draft the action of this author of a volume published in 1955, titled branch.

The Far East. Before entering into the serious consideration of current affairs in the Far East, Dr. Buss recounted some amusing anecdotes of Admiral Perry's SEATTLE opening of Japan as set down in Black The monthly meeting of the U. S. Naval Ships Off Japan by A. Walworth. Dr. Academy Alumni Association was held on Buss pictured Japan today as an economic Wednesday, 3 October 1956, at the Commisdilemma despite a reputation earned as "the sioned Officers' Mess (Open), U. S. Naval workshop of the world." He praised the Station, Seattle. devotion and work of our diplomatic repThe meeting was presided over by Dallas resentatives and professional State Department personnel abroad, irregardless of the Emory, Vice President.

The following members were present: political party in power in Washington. Today conditions in Japan and the Far East Duncan '08; Lee '13; Early '14; Emory, are better than they have been within the Poole '21; Cassels, Thompson '22; Collins, past couple of years. In the long view they Miller '23; Borgen, Strohecker '24; Greywill probably get better, but the chances tak '26; Fauntz, Bradshaw '27; Gilbert '31; are strong that they may first get worse Finney, Langen '32; Maples '34; Mclntire before they improve. What looks good to '35; Major '39; Bush '41; Gregory, Wilcox us in the United States for Japan does not '44; Milloy '46 and Neander '50. always look so good to our other friends Cornmander Waldeman of the District in Asia. The possible concept of a future reestablishment of the Japan-Manchuria- Training Office presented a talk, accomChina economic bloc poses questions rather panied by slides, on "The Increasing Importance of the Navy in the Atomic Age." too difficult of present solution.

The regular meetings of the Pittsburgh chapter were resumed with a meeting on 21 September 1956, 6 :00 P.M., at Sherwyn Hotel.

Guest speaker at the first fall meeting was Col. T. F. Hoffman, USA, who spoke on "Nike Defense Sites, Pittsburgh Area."

Present were: Swain '43, Rook '24, Treadwell '48, Fisher '24, Stich '30, Neal '30, Dickinson '32, Bour '39, Dashko '44, Powell '31, Hart '29, Lewis '32, Seccombe '46, Opitz '48, Blair '48, Ogden '53, Croucher '47, Gaddis '47, Ludewig '25, Hoffman '34, Miller '22, and Coleman '33.

Catching up on member news of the past two months: BILL A L L E N '29 is now doing graduate work at Harvard University and will be there imtil December.

Z E K E Z E C H E L L A '43 received promotion and transfer to Idaho, with Westinghouse.

T E D S W A I N '43 is our new Treasurer, succeeding Zeke Zechella.

MORGAN B A R R E T T '21 has returned to his first love, teaching. New job is Engineering Instructor at Rutgers University.

BOB COLEMAN '33 is now with the Blaw-Knox Co., Equipment Division.

Capt. and Mrs. S T A N N I C H O L S '26 still on European tour, expected to return in November.

Adm. and Mrs. J O E L U D E W I G '25 recently returned from a six weeks' European trip.

Congratulations to AL N E A L '30 on the recent marriage of his daughter Diana to Mr. William G. Galbreath.

A warm welcome to Capt. F. S. S T I C H '30 who has succeeded Captain N I C H O L S as Inspector of Navy Material, Pittsburgh.

Capt. G E N E ROOK '24 recently advanced to Vice President and General Manager of Blaw-Knox Fabricated Products Among those present were: A. B. Court, Operations, which unites five divisions operE. R. Shipp '05; E. D. Washburn '06; ating five plants, and auxiliary facilities.

J I M W E T Z E L '38 of Atlas Powder L. L. Lindley, P. W. Northcroft '09; E. L. Company transferred to Wilmington, Del., Patch '11; John Falge '12; T. R. Cooley, a move involving a substantial promotion. Ned Marbourg '17; C. P. Woodson ' 2 1 ; NOVEMBER,

1956

J. J. GREYTAK

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Secretary, Richard E. Snyder, c/o Jones, Kreeger & Hewitt, 1625 Eye St., N.W., Washington 6, D. C. 47

STEPHEN B. LUCE (Continued

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with Professor WiUiam B. Rogers, the first President of that institution, is in the Gleave's biography, and also in a volume of Rogers' letters. It was Luce's idea to have theory taught at M.I.T., and practical work done at the Navy Yard. He received permission from the Secretary of the Navy to use the facilities of the Yard for that purpose. A school of Naval Architecture only was eventually established at M.I.T., in 1893. Luce's idea of educating officers as naval constructors and engineers combined, however, had to wait until 1940 when the old Bureaus of Engineering and of Construction and Repair were merged into the Bureau of Ships.

The rest of Luce's accomplishments will be reviewed briefly. He spent six years, from 1877 to 1883, developing the Naval Apprentice System which eventually became the Naval Training System for preparing recruits for life on board ship. Luce's efforts here had one important by-product—the book of Naval Songs.

Luce believed that singing was one of the best means for instilhng into his young men the traditions of the sea and a pride in their calling. He also considered it a good way to teach discipline of the kind that stresses responsibility to and dependence on one another. Nothing attests to the versatility of the man like this book of songs. He did a remarkable job of researching forgotten words and melodies, especially the sea chanties, the work songs of the sailors as they toiled together at their heavy labors of hauling and furling and walking the capstan. Four editions of this book were published, but he never made money from it or from the Seamanship book. He was a poor man all his life. All that he did, he did on his Navy pay.

After the Naval Training System came the Naval War College in 1885 and with it a systematized study of naval history and a theory of sea power. Then came the long fight for a better Navy Department. He accomplished most in this struggle by an extensive correspondence with people in high places. He wrote many lucid periodical articles on Naval Strategy, Naval Administration, Military Ethics, Training and the Education of Officers. These articles are as timely and as meaningful today as when he wrote them. They are good reading, too.

Many of them can be found in the Proceedings of the U. S. Naval Institute but this periodical does not have an index and it is necessary to search for them. A bibhography of Luce's articles was published recently in Military Affairs, Vol. XIX, No. 4 (Winter, 1955).

It is a pity that Luce's writings have never been published in book form. If this were done, even at this late date. Luce would be recognized eventually as the equal or superior to Mahan. There are some students of Mahan who are ready to grant this now.

Luce's influence has spread beyond his own country, his own profession and his own time. The Naval Training System has been copied by the other two services. The Naval War College was the first of many similar institutions of higher military learning, such as the Army and Air War Colleges, the Joint Colleges started after World War II and senior colleges of these types in other countries.

Luce's three essays on Naval Administration, published in the U.S.N.I. Proceedings in 1888, 1902 and 1903, are classics in political science. The sound principles he 48

outlined in them finally brought a workable top-side management to the Navy Department. These same principles, it is to be hoped, will someday be incorporated into our now stumbling Department of Defense.

People who have occasion to drive north from Newport should take a few minutes to visit the Episcopal Churchyard in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. There will be found the simple gravestone of a devoted naval officer, a learned philosopher and teacher and a great man. He would never have permitted it, but his epitaph might have been some words of his contemporaries: "That master of his trade''^; "to such as he there is no successor."^ J. D. H. 1 Robley D. Evans, '64, A Sailor's Log (1902), p. 44.

2 Albert Cleaves, '77, The Life and Letters of Stephen B. Luce (1925), p. 362.

Addresses Wanted The Alumni Association needs the latest correct address of the following members in order that Shipmate and other Association mail may reach them promptly: Ens. Snowden C. Ager, USN '54; Ens Robert J. Akens, USN '54; 1st Lt. John E. Allen '51; Cdr. Harry S. Atherton, U S N '33; Lt. Edwin C. Bain, Jr., USN '45; RAdm. Felix Baker, USN (Ret.) '20; Capt. William Banta, USMC '51; Mr. Thomas I. Bell '47; 2d Lt. Charles R. Benton, Jr., U S A F '55; Mr. Chfford P. Bermann '45; Lt.(jg) Joseph W. Bird, Jr., USN '53; Lt.(jg) A. C. Bivens, U S N '53; Capt. W. A. Blasko, USMC '52; Ens. Richard P. Bordone, USN '54; Lt.(jg) R. B. Borthwick, USN 'S3; 1st Lt. Jackson H. Bowden, U S A F '51; 1st Lt. W. B. Branson, USMC '53; Col. Harrison Brent, Jr., USMC '36; Lt. John P. Caby, Jr., USN 'SO; Lt. Donald H. Campbell, USN '49; Ens. Thomas P. Cann, USN '55; Lt. Leigh Capshaw, '51; 2d Lt. Richard E. Cherry, Jr., U S A F '54; 2d Lt. Alan S. Christner, Jr., U S A F '54; Lt.(jg) James F. Chesley, USN '53; Lt.(jg) Richard G. Clark, USN '53; Lt. WiUiam L. Collins, CEC '49; Ens. Robert G. Conaughton, U S N '54; LCdr. Bart J. Connolly, III, USN '43; 1st Lt. Martin A. Connolly, U S A F 'S3; Mr. James A. Cox '48B; Lt. Edward M. Cummings, USN '48A; Lt.(jg) H. R. Crandall, U S N '51; Lt. Law(rence J. Curtin, U S N '47; Ens. William D. Daniels, USN '54; Lt. John M. Davis, U S N '48B; Ens. Albert L. Dawson, USN '55; Ens. Joseph C. De Lashmitt, Jr., USN '55; Lt. Warren D. Dietrichson, U S N '46; Lt.(jg) O. L. Dixon, III '52; Lt. John E. Draim, USN '49; Ens. William Elias, Jr., USN '55; Ens. Dean W. Ervin, (SC) USN '54; Lt.(jg) John R. Eshman, USN '52; Lt.(jg) Donald F. Fagan, U S N 'S3; Capt. Howard W. Fitch, USN (Ret.) '19.

Ens. WiUiam R. Forbes, USN 'SS; Lt. S. E. Foscato, Jr., U S N '48; Lt. Martin L. Frank, U S N R '46; Lt.(jg) George K. Fraser, Jr., USN 'S3; Lt. A. H. Gaehler, USN '46; Ens. Robert J. Galvin, USN '55; Ens. Quentin L. Glass, USN '55; Mr. Robert S. Gordon '34; Lt.(jg) John L. Greene, U S N '49; Cdr. William E. Griffin, Jr., U S N '42; 2d Lt. Carl H. Haines, U S A F •55; 2d Lt. William T. Harbour, U S A F '55; Mr. William H. Harper '51; Lt.(jg) Albert M. Hayes, Jr., USN '53; Ens. Raymond R. Henderson, (SC) USN '55; Lt. W. J. Henningsen, U S N '46; 2d Lt. Robert J. Higgs, U S A F '55; Cdr. Karl E. Hintze, USN (Ret.) '13; Lt.(jg) W. V. Hogan, U S N 'S3; Ens. Henry C. Hoh, USN '54; Lt. Clifford D. Hopkins, U S N '50; RAdm. Howard V. Hopkins, U S N (Ret.) '24; 2d Lt. WiUiam W. Hoover, U S A F '54; Lt.(jg) Walter B. HubbeU,

USN '55; 1st Lt. Francis R. Hunter, Jr., U S A F '51; Ens. Theodore Huttinger, U S N '54; Ens. Joe T. Jackson, Jr., U S N '55 2d Lt. John A. Jennings, Jr., USMC '54 2d Lt. David C. Jenkins, USMC '54 Lt.(jg) D. M. Johnson, U S N '52; Ens'.

Gerald L. Jones, USN '55; 1st Lt. Richard Kanakanui, U S A F '52; Lt. George H, Kapp, USN ^49; Mr. E. J. Spencer Kemp '38; Capt. George E. King, USN '28 Lt. Edward J. Kingsbury, Jr., U S N '46 Lt.(jg) John F. Knudson, (SC) USN '49 2d Lt. David M. Koonce, U S A F '55; L t George R. Kritzer, U S N R '45; Capt. Forrest U. Lake, USN (Ret.) '12; Lt.(jg) William J. Lane, U S N '54; 2d Lt. Leroy A. Lamb, Jr., U S A F 'SS; LCdr. Holman Lee, Jr., U S N R '35; Lt. W. E. Lindsey, Jr., U S N '49; Ens. John G. Link, USN '54; Lt. R. T. Lyons, USN '46; Mr. Malcolm W. MacDonald '46; Ens. Frank L. Martin, Jr., U S N 'S3; Mr. Wiss Murray Martin '27; Cdr. John C. Mathews, USN^ '39; Capt. Robert J. C. Maulsby, USN '32.

2d Lt. Francis J. McCarthy, Jr., USAF '54; Ens. William H. Moore, IV, USN '55; Ens. Francis S. Mudgett, USN '54; 1st Lt. John R. Muhig, Jr., USMC 'S3; Ens. Richard G. Murphy, U S N '54; Lt. Dan R. Nolen, U S N '48B; LCdr. Richard H. O'Brien, USN '42; Lt. W. L. Perkins, CEC, USN '46; 2d Lt. Donald O. Pflugrath, U S A F '54; Mr. Stephen W. Plarr '48A; 2d Lt. Robert J. Ponti, U S A F '55 Lt.(jg) Dav<id N. Porter, U S N 'S3 Lt.(jg) Julian B. Powell, U S N 'S3; Ens, John H. PoweU, U S N '55; Mr. Robert H. Pylkas '47; Lt.(jg) John T. Quirk, USN '53; Lt.(jg) James E. Radja, USN '51; 2d Lt. James S. Ray, U S A F '55; Mr. H. D. Remington '39; Ens. Wilham O. K. Rentz, U S N '55 ; LCdr. Robert M. Replogle, USN '44; Ens. WUliam K. Rhodes, USN '55; Lt.(jg) Harold G. Richard '51; Lt. WiUiam H. Ritchie, Jr., U S A F 'S3 ; Lt.(jg) William E. Roberts, U S N '52; Ens. William N. Robinson, USN '54; Ens. Charles F. Rutherford, Jr., U S N '54; Lt.(jg) Jean H. Shulte, U S N '53; 2d Lt. Charles H. Senn, U S A F '55; Lt.(jg) J. J. Shanaghan, USN '34; Lt.(jg) John E. Sheehan, U S N '52; Cdr. Henry G. Shonerd, Jr., U S N '35; Lt.(jg) Alexander Sinclair, USN '51; 2d Lt. Stephen J. Sinko, USAF '54; 2d Lt. Tad E. Sizemore, U S A F 'SS; Ens. Paul Skarlatos, U S N '54; Lt. J. L. Skoog, Jr., USN '46; Ens. Lewis Dawson Smith, U S N '55; 2d Lt. Charles H. Roush, Jr., U S A F '54; Lt.(jg) Morris M. Smith, (SC) U S N '48B; Lt. J. Edward Snyder, Jr., U S N '45; Capt. Frank G. Springer, USN '36; Ens. Carl J. Strang, Jr., USN '55; Lt. Jack M. Stuffkebeam, USN '48A; Ens. Charles T. Sylvester, USN '55; RAdm. L. H. Thomas, U S N "24; Ens. James F. Todd, U S N '55; LCdr. John H. Torbert, U S N '44; Ens. William K. Tracy, USN '55; Lt. Howard Unangst, USNR •47; 2d Lt. Van L. Vierbicky, U S A F '54.

2d Lt. Clyde L. Ward, Jr., U S A F '54; Lt.(jg) David W. Weidenkopf, USN '51; Lt. Howard L. Weigle, U S N '46; Capt.

David J. Welsh, USN '29; Ens. Bernard A. White, U S N '55; Lt.(jg) J. B. Wilkinson, Jr., U S N '52; Lt.(jg) Edward L. WUlever, U S N '53; Mr. Darrell C. Williams '20; 2d Lt. Russell O. Williams, USMC '54; 2d Lt. John W. Wynne, '55; Lt. Edwin E. Woods, Jr., U S N '49; Capt.

H. D. Woods, USAIC '49.

CHRISTMAS ORDERS To insure d e l i v e r y of merchandise by Christmas, orders should reach t h e U. S. N a v a l A c a d e m y A l u m n i Assoc, Alumni House, Annapolis, M d . , b y 1 December.

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WHAT'S THE DOPE (Continued from pag.e 41) Mary and JACK F U K A announce the birth of their son, John George, on 8 September 1956. John George weighed 7 lbs.

VA oz. The Fuka family lives at 233 "A" Ave., N H A # 1 , Honolulu, Hawaii.

Miss Tacklyn Walsh and Lt. W I L L I A M R O B E R T W A L K E R were married 22 September 1956 in St. Louis, Mo. D E N I S (CURLY) CONRADY writes: "The Air Force is sending me through two years of graduate school at M.I.T. I'll end up with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (specializing in digital computers).

"My wife and I are being shown the ropes by another 20th Co. '54, on an Air Force project.

"Our address is: 387 Beacon St., Boston, Mass."

Dr. John F . Fahey of Hollywood proudly writes u s : "My son, J O H N P. F A H E Y , has been released by the U. S. Air Force from his Strategic Air Command assignment to resume studies at Wright-Patterson AFB in the Nuclear Engineering field. He found J O H N BALOUGH also taking the same course, which, in his words, is going to be lots of hard work, but at the end very attractive.

"While in Strategic Air John made two trips to England, one to Iceland, one to New Foundland, Utah, and one to Survival Wilderness and Arctic last February. His grades for the last were a feather, a wigwam or an igloo. He and his classmates slept in snow benches for a night, in the 40° and cold winds. The Canadian Air Force fed and transported them and he praised their course as a real test in the Arctic Circle."

John^s address is 1st Lt. John P. Fahey, U S A F , Box 3084 MCLI, A F Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson A F B , Ohio.

Dr. Herbert Eilert Reifschneider of Baltimore, Md., announces the engagement of his daughter, Ann Strong, to Lt.(jg) J O H N H O R N E R , JR., USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer of Dulany Valley, Md. Miss Reifschneider, daughter of the late Mrs. Reifschneider, was graduated from Calvert School and Bryn Mawr School and is a member of the Junior League of Baltimore. Lieutenant Horner is a graduate of St. PauUs School and the Naval Academy, Class of '54. The wedding will take place this month.

Lt. and Mrs. H A R V E Y T H O M A S W A L S H , JR., announce the birth of their son, Harvey Thomas Walsh, I I I . He was bom on 2 October in Portsmouth Hospital in Norfolk, Va. His grandparents a r e : RAdm. and Mrs. Harvey T. Walsh (Ret.), from Wildrose Shores, Annapolis, Md., and RAdm. and Mrs. W. V. Deutermann from Washington, D. C. (He was born on his great-grandmother^s birthday. His greatgrandmother is Mrs. George Walsh from Pasadena, Cahf.)

for six weeks Mrs. Bole's mother, Mrs. R. Stanley Holland of Virginia Beach, Va. Mrs. Holland flew from Los Angeles to Tokyo, where she was met by the Boles.

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Sec'y, Ens. Joseph Malec, U S N , Box 3377, Pensacola, Fla. Treas., 2nd Lt. Ernst Volgenau, U S A F , 3415 Tech. Trng. Wg., Lowry AFB, Denver, Col.

Here's some old news from the Class 5612 that graduated 23 July from flight training at Ellington AFB. The graduating class consisted of (listed with their new assignments) : Edward J. Eassa, SAC, Loring AFB, Limestone, Me.; David M. Hammett, SAC, Abilene AFB, Tex.; Wayne O. Mattson, Instructor, Ellington AFB. Tex.; Brooks T. Huey, Radar Intercept Training, Waco, Tex.; John M. Raster, MATS, Travis AFB, Calif.; Emil G. Riedel, SAC, Lockbourne AFB, Calif.; Edward C. Straub, MATS, McGuire AFB, N. J.; Clarence S. Summers, ECM School, Keesler AFB, Miss.; and John W. Wynne, SAC, Homestead AFB, Fla. The marriage of the former Jane Worden of North Hampton, N. H., to Neil L. Harvey at the NAS chapel in Pensacola, Fla., was performed on 3 August. The newly-weds are residing at 507 Frisco Dr., Warrington, Fla. Ed WardweU sends word from WestPac that the PICKING and all the other "Little Beavers" of DesRon 23 are halfway through a WestPac tour and already looking forv/ard to seeing Long Beach again. Fiftyfivers in the squadron are Barry Hamilton, Joe Dunn, and Ed with Tom Stallman recently back to the States when his ship was reassigned. Ed says : "Since we haven't been into Yokosuka, the great gathering place of the Seventh Fleet, we haven't seen too many other classmates, but have run across Penny Fullinwider and E. Dower, both big ship sailors. Some old news that a lot of the First Company won't believe: Bobby Hammond is married to a very attractive southern belle from Florida. I plan to take the step myself on 16 December in (Jarden City, N. Y., with Joan Fitzgerald. Also my chit is in for the January sub school class and, BuPers wiUing, I'll be looking forward to seeing a lot of the old gang up there. Has anyone heard from Jim Goodwin? The last time I heard he was in Germany, but there's been no word for five months now. Any info greatly appreciated."

From Phil Ryan's Father The following letter was received from Cdr. Philip Ryan, U S N (Ret.) '23: "My wife and daughter and I wish to express our deep appreciation for the beautiful floral tribute which Philip's classmates sent.

We are deeply touched, and I wish I could express adequately how very much so. May Divine Providence look after each one of you. Very sincerely, Philip Ryan."

Johnny Gonzalez writes: "Granted we're a little bit tardy in announcing this but he's only six months old now. Pat and I have a little son, Ricardo Michael (Rickey), First Lt. W I L L I A M W . HOOVER, born last March 1st, at the Naval Hospital formally of Chicago and now of Evanston, in Annapolis. After 12 September we leave 111., recently distinguished himself as an Quantico and head out to the land of palms athlete. Lieutenant Hoover played outfielder and pineapples—for a tour with the 1st for the Pacific Coast Softball Champions, MarBrig, 4th Marines (Oahu, T. H . ) . Fred the Castle Bombers of Castle A F B , Calif. and Sue ToUeson, and Pat and John CurLieutenant Hoover is presently assigned to nutt are on my orders to make the same the 4S6th Fighter-Intercep. Squad. (ADC) trip. Tell Jim Grego to address his letters at Casrie AFB, Calif., as an all-weather c/o Pat's folks, 'cause she's going home to fighter pilot flying the F-86D Sabre Jet. Baltimore whOe I hunt up a place for us Lt.(jg) and Mrs. GEORGE T H O M A S to live, somewhere around Kaneohe Bay, BOLE of Yokohama have as their guest Oahu."

NOVEMBER,

1956

Ray and Lydia Ways list their new address as 1260 East Second St., Apt. 110, Long Beach, Calif.

Mrs. Bobbie Brainerd teUs us that Roberta Faye Brainerd made her presence known on 13 June in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital, the same day that Bobbie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pa. She says that John is still stationed on the USS LAFFEY in Norfolk. While the ship is in port, they will be residing at 2415 "C" Darden St., Norfolk 2, Va. George Martin writes that he was married on 16 June to the former Dorothy Braun of Bethlehem, Pa. George's ship, the H U N T (DD-674), has been underway most of the summer with ComAntiSubLant and they're leaving in November for the Med. Dorothy and George are living in Newport now (get phone number from operator and stop in for a little relaxation if any of the classmates get up to Quonset Point for a long weekend).

It's a boy to Phyl and Mick Fladager on 20 August. Details: Kenneth Edwin, 7 lbs.

6 oz.

Pierce Injured in Ship Named for Father J O H N T. P I E R C E was one of eleven men injured by an explosion aboard the destroyer J. R. PIERCE off the coast of France recently. His injury was not serious.

John was serving in the ship named for his father, J O H N R. P I E R C E '28, who was lost in the submarine mine layer ARGONAUT, sunk by the Japanese off New Britain in 1943. John's mother acted as sponsor when the ship was launched in September 1944, and he was present at the ceremony.

Mrs. Madeline Greene Jones announces the engagement of her daughter, Ann Frances Jones, to 2d Lt. RICHARD M. K I T T L E R , son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kittler of Malene, 111.

Miss Jones is a graduate of Trinity College, Washington, D. C.

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Pres. Ens. M. F. Collier, U S N , R.R. 2, New Richmond, Ohio Sec'y, Ens. William S. Hull, U S N , USS WILTSIE <DD-716), FPO San Francisco, Calif.

Robert Houghton The following is from letters recently received from Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Houghton: "We have just received the three issues of Shipmate—July, August, and September —addressed to our son, the late R O B E R T H O U G H T O N , Class '56. The notice of his death was printed in 'last call.' However, the facts were a little mixed up, which is understandable considering the tragic shock involved for those concerned.

"We wonder if it would be possible for you to reprint the correct facts concerning his death and address? Bob was hurt in an automobile accident on July 20th, 1956, at Narrows, Va., where he was employed by the Babcock, Wilcox Co., and died at the Bluefield Sanatorium in Bluefield, W. Va., on July 24th, '56. He is survived by his wife, Miriam, who now resides at 4 Hudson Court, Apt. 1-A, Bayonne, N. J., and by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Houghton, 146-46 S9th Ave., Flushing Ave., Flushing, N. Y., as well as three sisters, Diane, Lucille and Jean.

"We would like to continue having Shipmate delivered to us in Flushing if only to 49

keep in touch with his friends. Robert's wife, Miriam Houghton, would also like to receive Shipmate, for which we are enclosing the two dollars for subscription for one year.

"Bob was disappointed about not receiving the commission he desired, but he did receive his degree from the Academy which we shall cherish. He had a marvelous scholastic record all during his life, including a citation and award at the Bainbridge Prep, school, after which they were going to engrave his name in the Hall of Fame there for having achieved a record average of 4.0 in all his studies, first time to have occurred since the school was built. Please forgive our parental pride, but our memories are proud."

Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Malcolm of Baltimore, Md., announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann, to Ens. DONALD L E W I S H O R V A T H , USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Horvath of Cleveland, Ohio.

Miss Malcolm was graduated from Bard Avon School. Ensign Horvath was graduated from the Naval Academy, Class of '56, and is now at Pensacola, Fla. A December wedding is planned.

Please send any news of '56 to the above address. Seems many are still in transit so news is meager.

Alumni Weekend at USN.A found many members of '56 taking advantage of looking at the old school from a different angle.

The ones who attended came from various bases on the East Coast and are too numerous to name.

Our first duty stations are starting to take shape. Passing through Damage Control School in Philly we find Pete Spink, El Gaylor, Hal Ellis, Tom Farren, Frank Ingram and Al Eagye, while down in Key West at A. S.W. School we find Worth Hobbs, Chip Honsinger, Mike Gluse, Rick Wilson, Nick DeNunzio, Charlie Wilson, H. D. Swanson, Chuck Mulloy, Dave Deuterman and others. Looks as if '56 is digging in with vigor everywhere.

While attending the beautiful wedding of Hoot and Laura Foote in Washington on 1 September, your writer saw and toasted the bride and groom in the company of John Shultz, Don Kennedy, Mitch Hart and Larry Smith.

The engagement of Miss Patricia Jane Swinford to Ens. H O Y L E H A Y W O O D MILLER, JR., USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Miller of Charlotte, N. C , has been announced by the prospective bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. Swinford.

Miss Swinford, an alumna of Wellesley College, Class of '56, made her debut in 1952 at the Westchester Cotillion.

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From Scott Air Force Base Dave Debus, Jim Detore, Chet Pilcher, Jim Visage, Harold Bauduit, Barry Leayy, George Pitzer and I have enjoyed our brief tour of duty at Scott AFB, while attending the Personnel Officer School. The nice base facilities, proximity of St. Louis, and the $4 extra a day per diem while on TDY (for those in the Navy—temporary duty) orders were a few of the reasons. The main reason we liked it, however, was because of the wonderful reception the Air Force gave us and the many fine officers we've met.

My new duty station is: 647th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, Quantico Air Force Station, Alanassas, Va. 50

Come this 9 February 1957 Joanne Norris and I are going to be married. We decided not to wait until next June.

MARK A. O ' H A R A , JR.

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Engagements Mr. and Mrs. James Foster WiUett announce the engagement of their daughter, Carole Audrey, to Midn. James Alexander Woods, son of Mrs. James Woods and the late Mr. Woods of Washington, D. C. Miss Willett is a senior at Mt. Vernon Junior College. She made her debut last December at the- Chevy Chase Club. Midshipman Woods was graduated from Marion Institute and attended the University of Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. H. Vernon Nolte of Baltimore announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence Virginia, to Midn. Monroe Stephens Ruffner, son of Mrs. Jessie Collier Ruffner of Barnesville, Ga., and the late Mr. C. M. Ruffner.

Miss Nolte attended Bryn Mawr School and was graduated from Bard-Avon School.

The wedding is planned for June.

Miss Barbara Anne Wilson, a senior at Middlebury College in Vermont and Midn.

J. Cooper Woolman are planning to be married in June after graduation. The announcement was made by the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fisher Wilson of Pitman, N. J. Midshipman Woolman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Reuben Woolman of Woodbury, N. J. He is a graduate of the Bullis School.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur S. Hinman, Jr., of Falls Church, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Windsor, to Midn. Charles R. Yarbrough, son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Yarbrough of Falls Church, Va. Announcement has been made of the betrothal of Miss Dorothy Ellen Bunting, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lloyd Bunting of Baltimore, Md., to Midn. Joseph John Duffy, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Duffy of Brooklandville.

Miss Bunting was graduated from Maryvale, and is a member of the senior class at Trinity College in Washington, D. C. Midshipman Duffy is a graduate of Loyola High School.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughes Harkness of Mutual, Md., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Jane, to Midn.

Richard Hanson Nace, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Austin Nace of Baltimore.

Miss Harkness is attending Hood College. Midshipman Harkness is a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.

Mr. and Mrs. George Harold Gillard of Grosse He, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Louise, to Midn. Robert Fenton Nevin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Nevin of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

Larry E. Bustle to Miss Edith Stevenson of Philadelphia, Pa. John S. (Jack) Martin to Miss Ann Lankford of York, Pa. Forrest R. Hanvey to Miss Suzanne Monnett of Adelina, Md. Superintendent's List First Flalf—First Term Abbott, William A. Ballantine, J., Jr. Altenburg, A. J. Ballou, Joseph F. Anderson, A. T. Beans, James D. Andre, Howard V. Beasley, C. J. Aronson, Arthur A. Blackner, R. K. Baker, (Dwen C. Bligh, James E.

Bowers, Robert L. Boyne, Peter B. Brown, Parke L., Jr. BuUock, H. O., Jr. Bustle, L. E., Jr. Byrnes, Joseph B. Campbell, Bart C. Carroll, C. S. Christensen, J., Jr. Clearwater, J. L. Conner, Eugene D. Cook, John H., I l l Cooper, David S. Crouch, Robert L. Deegan, Robert F. Demars, Bruce Didier, J. P., Jr. Diehlmann, C. J. Doragh, Robert A. Duke, C. M., Jr. Dunn, Jerome R. Durbin, Eugene P. Dyer, Thomas E. Emery, Terry E. EnkeboU, R. E. Federici, F. T., Jr. Felt, Bruce C. Flora, Roger T. Fong, Clarence Foss, Robert N. Fox, Robert F. Fox, Thomas R. Frank, G. R., Jr. Fraser, John C , Jr. Gareiss, Kurt W. Giambattista, M. D. Gionis, N. G. Coffins, W. B., Jr. Hamel, William S. Hanvey, F. R., Jr. Hastie, Robert K. Heald, J. H., Jr. Hellewell, John S. Hewitt, Wesley C. Hogan, Lawrence M. Holt, John A., I l l Howe, Jonathan T. Jensen, Ronald J. Johnston, R. W. Kachigian, G. N. Kerr, W. A., Jr. Kiefer, Martin D. Knutson, Jerry G. Kronzer, W. W. Lewis, Edmund F. Lisa, Donald J. Maguire, J. F., Jr.

Marnane, Thomas A. Massimino, A. S. McConnel, R. A. McCullough, L. E. McKemie, G. W. McMorris, J. A., II McNeese, Carter V. Mears, William N. Nevin, Robert F. Noll, Charles F. O'Connell, J. J. O'Neill, J. P., Jr. Palanek, Edward J. Parcell, K. H. Parker, Frank W. Parnell, Ural C. Paul, John S. Peace, John D. Peterson, K. D. Pistotnik, J. J. Prosser, Norman E. Purvis, Samuel M. Quinn, James H. Regenhardt, J. D. Renner, Richard B. Richardson, J. D., Jr. Rooney, James W. Rosenberg, R. A. Round, Fay O., Jr. Samborsky, J. M. Scales, Richard H. Schneider, H. J. Seaman, Roy E. Sedor, Gerald Severance, L. S., Jr. Sipes, John D. Sloan, Dennis Y. Smith, B. D., Jr. Smith, David A. Smith. W. S., Jr. Snider, Delmar E. Somerset, H. R. Stoetzer, R. N. Stoodley, F. H. Thoeny, Alan R. Tillman, John B. Tirschfield, W. J. Turner, John J. Warters, Robert L. Weston, Jack L. Whipple, Walter White, G. W., Jr. White, John R. Willes, Richard E. Wright, Arthur S. Wyatt, Raymond E.

BULLETIN BOARD (Continued from page 43) Mrs. McKechnie's husband. Rear Admiral McKechnie, until recently commanding officer of the Naval Air Station, North Island, relieved Rear Admiral Nation as commander Carrier Division 15 in the Far East in September. Captain MUler, skipper of the carrier BOXER, flagship, has returned for new duty on the ComAirPac staff. The dinner was held at the Little Chalet.

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Mrs. Charles O. Triebel and Mrs. J. L. Lee were honored at a luncheon given by wives of Submarine Flotilla One, in the Skyroom of the El Cortez Hotel. Captain Lee relieved Captain Triebel as commander of the flotilla. Captain Triebel was recently selected for promotion to the rank of rear admiral.

Mrs. Arnold G. Plemons headed the group of Submarine Division 32 officers' wives who acted as hostesses.

Benefit Luncheon, N e w p o r t , R. I.

Fleet officers' and War College wives attended the luncheon-fashion show on 3 S H I P M A T E

October at the Officers' Club, with proceeds going to the Anchorage Day Care Center and the MelviUe Trailer Fund. Members brought toys to give to the Thrift Shop's November toy sale.

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Mrs. G. Frank Harris of Mt. Airy, Md., spoke on dried arrangements at the October meeting of the club, with Mrs. O. Henry Alexander presiding. Plans for the Christmas Greens Show will be discussed at the 20 November meeting, with Mrs. John Alderson demonstrating the making of wreaths and swags.

DESTROYER DETAILING (Continued from page 6) The smaller type ships are also a marvelous opportunity for a junior officer. A junior officer can get a command very early in his career by going to mine craft, for example. Or, he can take over the responsibilities of an executive officer by going into a PC. "A young officer should always look forward to getting his own command, and getting it early in his career. Smaller ships, of course, present the ideal opportunity," said Commander Woodson, "and therefore the Academy officer will do well to get into the destroyer Navy."

When, over a cup of coffee. Commander Woodson was asked about his Bureau billet, the answer somehow had a familiar ring: "We're the hardest working bunch in the Bureau."

Sometimes the DD desk must do a great amount of work in a hurry. The ships must be manned. Every once in a while, everything will happen at the same time to the same ship. "It may seem funny to us, hearing about it, and we'll laugh. But we dig right in and help."

"It's a serious business," Commander Haffey said. "I've learned that already. We just had a case concerning a ship in which four officers had to be replaced at the same time, and a skipper was demanding immediate action. He got it."

Ordinarily, however, the DD desk makes a very thorough check of the need of a ship, and of the officer to fill that need.

The ship is being helped, and the officer is being presented an opportimity to advance his career. Admiral Holloway has been quoted as saying that "experience is the only answer to leadership." The DD will provide the experience, the young officer the future leadership. So, although the DD desk may not be the "hardest working bunch in the Bureau," its work has an impact on the career of many young officers.

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SHIPMATE'S HOUSING LOCATOR Members of the Association or subscribers to Shipmate are privileged to insert two notices in a one-inch column space in Shipmate at no cost during each membership year.

The deadline for these notices is the A L E X A N D R I A , Va. F o r Sale. 1002 Telegraph Rd. House of unusual design built on five half levels. Ground L e v e l : guest room and full p r i v a t e b a t h ; also oil hot w a t e r furnace and storage r o o m s : Second L e v e l : large living room, approx.

18 X 24, beautiful fireplace, large dining room, kitchen with two-oven Westinghouse stove, large refrigerator, built-in GE dishwasher, laundry and two-car attached g a r a g e : Third L e v e l : bedroom, full b a t h and combined den and TV room ; F o u r t h Level: large m a s t e r bedroom with connecting b a t h to large children's room ; Fifth L e v e l : two bedrooms: Miscellaneous: hardwood floors, 220 voltage installed, half-acre yard divided in three sections, front yard with brick wall, side yard with three fruit trees and many others, back yard fenced in with p a t i o ; creek r u n s along back fence. Both public and p r i v a t e school buses stop a t front corner of house. F i r e h y d r a n t on corner keeps insurance costs at minimum. Neighborhood is comprised of similar houses with restriction t h a t no house be built on less t h a n half-acre.

Contact RAdm. E. W. Grenfell, USN, Comm a n d e r S u b m a r i n e Force, Pacific, c/o F P O San Francisco, Calif. XI A N N A P O L I S , Md. F o r rent, November 1. Small . house on Conduit St. Unfurnished. 6 rooms, 1%

fifteenth day of the month preceding the date of issue, i.e., November 15 for the December issue.

Notices should be addressed to Shipmate's Housing Locator, Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. baths, oil heat and nice backyard. Yearly lease a t $90 monthly. For information contact F r e d E. Voges, 3 Church Circle. F r a n c i s S. Gibson, 645 Glenbrook Rd., Glenbrook, Conn. ( X I ) A N N A P O L I S , MD.. 29 Southgate Ave. For sale by owner, 60-year-old, recently remodeled and r e decorated. Seven bdrms. 3 baths. Lge e n t r a n c e , living rm, dining rm, kitchen, glassed sun porch.

Extensive powder rm and bath. Personally p l a n t ed. Contact Capt. Fred W. Walton, Box 34, Hudson, Ohio. (X) CORONADO. For r e n t Nov. 1. Furnished a t t r a c tive one bedroom a p a r t m e n t in excellent neighborhood. Fine view of bay and ocean. L a r g e patio.

Suitable for young officer families. Gardener and water paid. $115 a mo. Box 11 Alumni House. (X)

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N E W P O R T , R. I. Desire to buy old 3-4 bdrm house in Newport area. Buyer w a n t s to improve property. Lt. D. R. Johnson, Staff, FAW-2, Navy 14, F P O San Francisco. (X)

Oakland, Calif.

San Bernardino, Calif.

Las Vegas, Nev.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Desire to r e n t 3-4 bedroom, 2-bath unfurnished house, with one-year lease, s t a r t i n g 1 F e b r u a r y . W r i t e J . Scott, 2nd, 507 Sampson Rd., N a v a l P r o v i n g Grounds, Dahlg r e n . Va. (XI)

San Diego, Calif.

Salt Lake City, Utah Chicago, III. New York, N. Y.

Hast Call ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM FLOYD, JR. (LT USN R E T ) '46, was killed in an airplane crash at Crow's Landing, Calif.

23 May 1956.

AUSTIN, W I L L I A M MILNES, 2ND (LTJG U S N ) , lost at sea 10 July 1956 on a flight from Oceana Naval Air Station.

COE, K E N N E T H S. '47, was killed in airplane accident near Charlotte, N. C , 25 September 1956.

D A N H O F F , JOS. BARTHOLEMAE (CDR USN R E T ) '27, died on 20 September 1956 at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Bremerton, Wash.

MILES, A L F R E D H. ( C A P T USN attic window, 7 October 1956, at Norfolk, Va.

FAST, EFFICIENT SERVICE

Help W a n t e d — R e t . N a v a l Aviators to Teach a t SICKEL II, H O R A T I O GATES (LCDR Univ. of A l a .

USN) '44, was killed in a plane crash 13 July 1956. The crash occurred near Billings, W. Va.

STOGSDALL, JR., R A L P H R. (LT USN R E T ) '21, died 30 September 1955 in Wisconsin.

GATES, C H E S T E R W R I G H T , JR., (CDR U S N ) , lost at sea 10 July 1956 on a flight from Oceana Naval Air Station, Va.

TAYLOR, III, JAMES D. ( C A P T USN R E T ) '25, died at New London, Conn., 17 September 1956.

L I E B H A U S E R , CHARLES H. (CDR U S N ) '42, crashed and was lost at sea while flying froiji a carrier 5 June 1956.

WILSON, GLEN A. (LTJG U S N ) was killed in a plane crash and was lost at sea off a carrier 5 June 1956.

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ROBERTS, SEACORD ;i4, died 25 May 1956 at a Peoria hospital, following a heart attack.

STOIK, T H E O D O R E MARTIN (1ST LT U S A F ) '54, died 10 September 1956 in an aircraft accident near Scott AFB, 111.

W. A. H I C K E Y '24 is now Staff Engineer, Marine Design in the Missile Operations Branch of the Chrysler Corp. He writes: "We are still staffing up in the Missile Operations Branch and there are many splendid jobs available. We would be pleased to hear from interested personnel who are looking for an excellent opportunity

Portsmouth, Va. Rocfc BoHom Rofes

FINCH, CHARLES STANLEY (1ST LT USMC R E T ) '20, died 11 September 1956 at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md.

Opportunities in Missile Operations Branch, Chrysler Corp.

Palisades Park, N. J.

M A C C A R T H Y , ALBERT H E N R Y '97, died at the Anne Arundel General Hospital, .'\nnapolis, Md., on 11 October 1956.

in industry and at the same time be doing a very important job for the Navy. Those who are interested could address a letter to me directly or to our Personnel Department. They should include a summary of their previous experience, schooling, etc."

The Chrysler Corp. signed its first contract for missUe tasks in October 1952.

Since then it has been the prime contractor on the Redstone Project. The Corporation will also participate in the development of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile known as Jupiter under contract with Army Ordnance and is developing a Fleet Ballistic Missile under a Navy contract.

The Head of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at the University of .A.labama wants to obtain the services of two retired naval aviators to teach aeronautical subjects beginning next semester.

For further details, see "What's the Dope" column—1926.

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The man who smiled on

BULLETS, BLOOD and BROTHELS

A frank look at the blood-soaked past of Comrade Voroshilov, Soviet Chief of S t a t e .

•Voroshilov, who smiles so disarmingly at the Western World, is the same man who laughingly boasted to William C. Bullitt, Former U. S. Ambassador to Russia, of one of his greatest "victories"— the murder of 11,000 Czarist officers and their sons, and the banishment of their wives and daughters to army brothels.

Here are the details of the ghoulish episode as told by Voroshilov to Ambassador Bullitt: " T h e r e were 11,000 Czarist officers with their wives and children in Kiev and they had more troops than we had . . . so we used propaganda. We told them they would be released and allowed to

go home with their families . . . and they believed us and surrendered. W e shot all the men and boys and put all the women and girls into brothels for our army. My army needed women, and I was concerned with my army's health and not with the health of those women . . . it didn't make any difference anyhow . . . because they were all dead within 3 months."

William Bullitt, a man who saw for himself what kind of men these "new look" Russians really are, says today: " T h e present attempt of the Moscow

commissars to masquerade as innocent victims of Stalin's sadistic brutality should deceive no one. A hyena that laughs remains a hyena. A wolf in sheep's clothing changes his coat but not his h e a r t . . . . I hope that Americans who may become inclined to believe any promises now made by the Communist leaders will remember the fate of the Czarist officers and their wives and sons and daughters in Kiev."

This man, Voroshilov, and others of his ilk in the Soviet Hierarchy who promised "peace" and delivered death now smilingly entreat America to believe their new offer of "peace and coexistence." To which we all say — "Remember Kiev!"

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