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THE MARINE CORPS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

by RAdm. John D. Hayes, USN (Ret.) '24

T T IS A PARADOX that the historically-conscious U. S. -•- Marine Corps established practically no' record in a most important period in our history, the American Civil War. Emphasizing the paradox is the fact that the Civil War was a great amphibious war in which Marines should rightfully have a role.

In the "irrepressible conflict" from 1861 to 1865, Americans fought each other in the first of modern wars. The armies which participated in that struggle were larger than any ever before gathered, and the U. S. Navy, with almost no sea force to oppose it, increased its size many times. The U. S. Marine Corps, however, during that time never exceeded 3900 men and toward the end of the war it could not even provide sufficient men to furnish guards for the Navy ships. The Corps, therefore, can claim virtually no history of its own in the Civil War: what history it has in that conflict is merely part of the achievements of the Navy.

The Federal Navy's cooperation with the Army several times saved northern troops from destruction and the presence of gunboats at key positions caused an almost pathological fear of them among the Confederates. Navy cooperation with the Army was, in fact, so effective that many officers regarded the Navy only as a supporting and, therefore, subordinate part of the Army. On the other hand, there was no Marine Corps to speak of and because the Army refused to cooperate in inherently naval operations, the Navy had to operate without the military arm which today we know is so necessary for its proper functioning.

In contrast to the U. S. Marines, the Confederate Marine Corps, although small, did perform a proper though unglamorous function in the Civil War. For three years, with other Confederate naval forces. Marines held

From Rear Admiral David D. Porter, USN To Major William B. Slack, USMC My Dear Sir, Your communication of December 10 has been received, and in answer I beg leave to say that I would consider it a great calamity if the Marine Corps should be abolished and turned over to the Army.

In its organization it should be naval altogether.

A ship without Marines is no ship of war at all.

The past efficiency of our Marine Corps fills one of the brightest pages in the history of our country, and the man who proposes such a measure can not know about the service, or is demented.

When they take away the Marines from the Navy they had better lay up all large vessels. I wish anyone could see the difference between the Marines out here and the people they call soldiers; they would not talk of abolishing the Corps.

I can only say, God forbid that it should come to pass.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, DAVID D . PORTER

Drewry's Bluff on the James River in Virginia, the key to the defenses of Richmond. The holding of Drewry's Bluff was the factor sine qua nan which enabled Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia to compile such a brilliant military record. The two most promising officers of the old Corps who joined the Confederacy, Major George H. Terrett and Captain John D. Sims, spent their entire service at this important station of Drewry's Bluff.

No such humble but necessary task was assigned to the U. S. Marine Corps. The complete overshadowing of the Corps in America's struggle to determine its future is more puzzling because it did get off to the right start in fulfilling its appropriate duty. A Marine battahon was engaged at Bull Run, brigaded with the regulars as Marines had been in the Mexican War. It performed neither better nor worse than any other soldiers in that battle.

A few months later this battalion under Major John G. Reynolds, USMC, which had been kept intact as a unit after Bull Run, was called upon to execute a purely Marine function. Only hard luck and lack of vision kept it from becoming the nucleus of a naval or fleet amphibious force at that time.

THE MARINE BATTALION OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC BLOCKADING SQUADRON

In October 1861, the battalion was ordered to join the Expeditionary Corps being formed to capture the harbor of Port Royal, South Carolina, which the Union intended to use as the base of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Flag Officer Samuel F. Du Pont, who had been designated to command the newly formed South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, was in charge of the naval portion of the Expeditionary Corps. Du Pont was one of the first naval officers to foresee the modern concept of employing Marine Corps units as a force in naval operations. Drawing from his experiences and observations in California during the Mexican War, Du Pont anticipated many opportunities for using landing forces along the Southern Coast. He knew that seamen could not be spared for this purpose, thereby leaving dangerously undermanned ships, as had been done in the Mexican War. Marines could, however, perform this task.

In staging for his large amphibious operation which was to consist of about twenty warships and 14,000 troops embarked in thirty transports, Du Pont in addition requested and was given Major Reynolds' battalion of three hundred men. He intended to transport the Marines in warships as had been the custom in the British and U. S. navies. Two-thirds of the battalion were to go in a flagship, the big steam frigate WABASH, and the rest were to be distributed among the vessels of the fleet, some of which were former passenger liners and quite commodious.

However, when an opportunity to charter the sfSamer GOVERNOR arose at Hampton Roads, Du Pont embarked the entire Marine battalion in it. This battalion, thereby had the honor of becoming the first fleet marine amphibious force and the GOVERNOR the first Marine transport. Both were ill-starred distinctions.

The joint expeditionary force sailed from Hampton Roads on 29 October 1861 to capture Port Royal, S. C, SHIPMATE

From Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War RESCUE OF MAJOR REYNOLDS' BATTALION OF MARINES FROM THE FOUNDERING STEAMER GOVERNOR.

the site of the present Marine Corps training station at Parris Island. Two days later a terrific storm sank several of its ships, forced others back and scattered the rest.

The GOVERNOR was lost, but not before the dramatic rescue of the Marine battalion, with the loss of only seven men, by the sailing frigate SABINE. Although the battalion saved its arms, it lost much equipment. After the successful Union capture of Port Royal, however, the Confederates withdrew from many other defense points along the coast and abandoned much fine equipment which was appropriated by naval forces for the Marine battalion. In a few weeks the battalion was again a well organized unit.

The presence of a sizable Army force, however, and the injunction of President Lincoln to the Army and Navy commanders to cooperate left few opportunities for Du Pont to use his Marines. He did embark them with the expedition to capture Fernandina, Florida, but when this place was found abandoned and an Army regiment was assigned as its garrison force, the Marine battalion returned to their camp at Port Royal Harbor. Du Pont, with naval forces alone, continued to seize points on the Florida coast including St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Mosquito Inlet, and the St. John's River. At St. Augustine, he sent the Marine guard from his flagship WABASH ashore to garrison the town. He then sent for the battalion at Port Royal intending for it to garrison Jacksonville and other Florida sites. However, General Thomas W. Sherman, the Expeditionary Corps Army commander, who previously had been cool to Du Font's Florida adventures, now sent troops to hold the positions taken by the Navy. The veteran Marine officer, Major Reynolds, was out-ranked by Volunteer Army Colonels and Lieutenant Colonels at all points.

Du Pont, therefore, after five months, found no way to employ the battalion and so reluctantly returned it to Washington, believing the Navy Department would find better service for it. Another factor that influenced Du Pont in this decision was the lack of proper logistics for the Marines. At that time the Marine Corps depended primarily on the Navy for logistic support and had no MOVE MBE R,

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organization of its own to take care of even a single battalion.

Du Font's decision to return the Marines to Washington proved to be a fatal error which had an effect on future naval operations and on the role of the Marine Corps in the Civil War. A new Army commander. General David Hunter, was sent to the South Atlantic Coast soon after the Marine battalion left the station. Hunter immediately decided that his troops were overextended and withdrew the units from Florida. Du Pont strongly objected to this, believing that a small occupation force could hold eastern Florida and bring it back into the Union. He clung precariously to the ports he had taken, but his military force, the Marines, were now gone.

The Navy Department did not use the Marine battalion more effectively elsewhere as Du Pont had expected. Instead it was broken up to furnish Marine guard to ships of the expanding Navy. Some attempts were made to reestablish a fleet marine force on the South Atlantic Coast, but these battalions were gradually absorbed by the ships of the fleet.

As a result, when traditional Marine Corps tasks presented themselves, such as the storming of Fort Sumpter in September 1863, the operation in the Broad River, S. C , to support Sherman's March to the Sea and the storming of Fort Fisher, the Marine elements had to be made up from the guards from various ships who had never been trained together. The landing forces consisted mainly of sailors and were commanded by naval officers. As was the custom of the time, the Marines of the landing forces were organized into a battalion of their own. So depleted was the Marine Corps, however, that in 1864 there was only one Marine officer in the entire South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, a first lieutenant available to command the battalion. Companies had to be commanded by sergeants.

THE REASONS WHY

Why did the Marine Corps fail to respond to the great amphibious challenge in the American Civil War? Lack

of leadership in the Corps and want of vision in the Navy Department are partial answers. Another is the fact that in the early months of the war the Army's approach to warfare was basically amphibious, but by 1862 this attitude changed. Army commanders had not succeeded in dominating the Navy and were weary at attempts to cooperate.

Union soldiers, too, were tired of riding in transports.

Thus the Army lacked enthusiasm for amphibious operations throughout most of the war.

Major General Henry W Halleck, who held the job analogous to the present Chief of Staff of the Army, was much opposed to amphibious warfare, due, no doubt, to his tendency, shared by many other Army officers, to favor the Napoleonic type of warfare or "la grande guerre." In addition, he was obsessed, as was Lincoln, with the defense and safety of Washington. Halleck objected vigorously to diversion of troops from the Army of the Potomac for operations along the coast.

On the other hand, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Gustavus V. Fox, who performed the functions of the Chief of Naval Operations, had received some high-handed treatment from the Army in Washington and resentfully did not wish to share any naval glory with the Army.

Fox refused to demand troops to support the ironclads in the attempt to take Charleston in 1863 because he wanted it to be a purely naval victory. The assault on Charleston failed because it was not a joint operation. It may seem odd, therefore, that Fox did not build up the Marine Corps to aid naval forces and free him from the onerous requests for troops. The reason is that Fox's contribution in the Civil W a r was one of energy rather than intellectual insight. Most of this energy was devoted to producing the MONITOR type ironclad. H e never did realize the value of the Marines to the Navy.

Naval recruiting during the Civil W a r left much to be desired. It was impossible for the Navy to compete with the Volunteer system, to meet the bounties and other inducements offered by the states. As a result many men who should have been manning ships were in regiments recruited in seaport towns. Ships ready for sea often could not proceed to their stations because of lack of crews.

Since recruiting policies for the Marine Corps were the same as the Navy's, the Corps was also inadequately manned.

Early in the war the Army recruited several regiments consisting primarily of mariners and boatmen in New England and New York. At the time it was believed that most of the Army operations would take place along the coast.

In fact, the entire Corps of Major General Ambrose E. Burnside was organized for amphibious purposes and was to be an integrated outfit with its own transports and gunboats for fire support. By 1862, however, the Army had lost interest in amphibious operations. A strong Marine Corps Commandant or a Navy Department with foresight might have obtained some of these regiments for Marine functions.

The man who should have realized the potentialities of the Marine Corps, its commandant, John Harris, was ineffectual as were other senior officers in the Corps who might have helped. They were all superannuated by this time and had served for decades in minor positions under naval officers. The retirement law of 1862, which was enacted to remove incompetent officers in the Navy and promote younger men, had little effect on the Marine Corps.

John Harris died in 1864 and a more able officer, Jacob Zeilen, was appointed commandant by the Secretary of the Navy, but by this time it was too late for the Marines to assume their proper functions in the war.

John Harris, however, did perform an outstandmg service for the Corps in the Civil War. H e kept it from going out of existence. At sessions of Congress in 1862 and 1863 there were moves to transfer the Marine Corps to the Army as an additional regiment. Harris appealed^!x) flag officers of the Navy to proclaim the necessity for Marines on shore and afloat. The flag officers responded, none more forcefully than David D. Porter, who spent almost his entire Civil W a r service in amphibious operations, first on the Mississippi and later at Fort Fisher.

Porter, Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman had all learned something about amphibious potentialities in the Western campaigns and brought this type warfare to the East Coast to help conclude the war. Toward the end of the war the Army and Navy had learned to work together more effectively, because at last the best officers had appeared. It was too late, however, for the Marine Corps to join in these operations.

Had Marines, from the beginning, been assigned the responsibility for garrisoning ports and harbors occupied by the blockading squadrons, they could no doubt have accomplished this task successfully with a much smaller force than the Army. Battalions could have sufficed where the Army used regiments or brigades. The Marines would never have attempted to make the ancillary operations which often occupied the Army and which required the assistance of gunboats, forcing these vessels from their primary task of blockading.

The small part that the Marine Corps had in the Civil W a r has had a rather unusual side effect. Marine Corps historians, both in uniform and out, have neglected the study of this important amphibious war, because little Corps history is recorded in its annals. Despite this blank.

Marines should become interested in the amphibious operations of the Civil War. There are always lessons to be learned from the past and the whole historical approach to that war and its military history might come closer to reality, if Marine Corps historians, too, applied themselves to its study.

Rear Admiral S. F. DuPont, U S N to Major John G. Reynolds, U S M C Flagship W A B A S H

Ofif St. Augustine, Fla. March 25, 1862 Major, I enclose an order for you to return to Washington with the Battalion.

No one is aware better than myself that the Battalion has had, from circumstances beyond your control and mine, many privations to endure, commencing with the loss of the transport GOVERNOR, and continued in various ways since-; but these have all been borne in the best possible spirit, which has been greatly appreciated by me.

I part with the Battalion with regret, mingled with the satisfaction that more important service awaits it than could be, from the nature of things, offered on this coast.

Major, you carry with you my great regard and high admiration for you as a soldier and an officer and I trust your long and faithful services are soon to be rewarded by promotion.

Very respectfully S. F. D u

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E W P E O P L E have been to Somalia though it is adjacent to widely known Kenya. Yet Somalia is well worth a visit and will provide many pleasant surprises, a particularly agreeable one being the climate. Though stretching from 12 degrees North latitude to just across the equator, the Indian Ocean coastal area has a daily temperature range of 77 degrees to 86, about like the better summer days of New York or Michigan. For most of the country this doesn't vary much throughout the year and a good breeze is furnished by the monsoons, one of which blows steadily from the northeast from December through March. The season of the southwest monsoon is from June to September and these winds bring unbearable heat to Migiurtina, the northernmost province, after they have blown across the desert several days.

Except for the two river valleys the entire country is completely arid, much of it looking like the sage-brush country of Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, except for the well-named "umbrella tree." The soil is rich but the great need is water. The "big rains" come in the spring and the "small rains" in the fall, but they are irregular and go from the extreme of too much to none at all. Hence four fifths of the million and a quarter inhabitants are nomads, constantly on the move for water for their herds and Somalia's status is primarily that of a "camel economy" —:and cattle and goats. Agriculture does exist in the valleys of the Giuba and the Uebi Seebeli which are in the south but suffers difficulties enough without the added one of being looked down upon by the natives as beneath a man's dignity. Everything grows—^peanuts, maize, longfibred cotton—with banana plantations predominating. The Italian government and many individuals beginning with the Duke d'Abruzzi in the early twenties have valiantly tried to make the country economically self-sufficient. A typical agricultural town and center about 50 miles from Mogadiscio has been named Villagio Duca degli Abruzzi.

The famous Duke added this to a life-time of spectacular adventures and loved this land so much he deliberately went there to die.

Another variant from the general pastoral economy is the tuna fishing off the northern coast in the Gulf of Aden.

This industry, it might be added, is also looked down upon and fish are not considered proper food for warriors.

Here we find another minor but most romantic industry.

Since biblical times this northern area has been the world's principal source of incense and myrrh, produced from stunted and oddly shaped trees. Incense oozes out in sticky, so-called "tear drops" wherever the bark has been cut or peeled. Myrrh is similar but from a different tree. In ancient inscriptions and writings there is frequent mention of this area which was known as Punt, meaning "Aromatic Land." Migiurtina, the present name, also means the same. The local scene, especially away from the few towns and highways, probably hasn't changed since some thousands of years before Christ, to which an apt reply could be, "And probably won't for another thousand."

Possibly some new discovery will alter this and may well come about through efforts of American and Italian fuel oil teams which are now making extensive surveys and explorations.

The Italians bought Somalia from the Sultan of Zanzibar about 1889 for a hundred odd thousand pounds. But with a chronic deficit it has by no means been an economic asset to the people of Italy. The country was lost to the British during World W a r II and the United Nations in 1950 gave it back to Italy in the form of a trusteeship with the proviso that the country should have its independence in 10 years. Whether the Somali people are ready for independence quite so soon is questioned by everyone except a few tribal chiefs. The Italian government has expressed no interest in seeking an extension of trusteeship beyond retaining some cultural and commercial influence while strengthening the economy to a point of reasonable selfsufficiency. Italy, with a guilty feeling of having been on the wrong side during the war, looked upon this as an opportunity to regain face and prestige and considers the United Nations as sort of a world conscience. There is a physical reminder of this in Mogadiscio as the United Nations maintain an establishment there for an Advisory Council. Immediately impressive to any visitor is the obvious friendliness, confidence and respect shown by the Somalis to Italian officials and to private individuals as well. The Italians for their part are without prejudice and all officials seems to be earnest and conscientious—and Somalia has the rare distinction of being an African country free from strife.

Mogadiscio is the main port and principal city as well as the capital. Traces of sixteenth century Portuguese are still apparent but the architecture is generally Moorish.

The wide, paved streets are neat, clean and orderly and;^ are used by hundreds of motor cars in contrast to camel transportation in the country.

There is a spirited and talented Italian community of about 4,000 plus several thousand Arab and Indian traders, and about 40,000 Somalis. Nearly all the imports are of Italian origin with some tinned food coming from South Africa. Half the movies and nearly all the cosmetics and photographic supplies are American. One can buy anything except the unusual and a frequent rejoinder is, "Mogadiscio has everything and Mogadiscio has nothing." Regular flights from Rome bring necessities as well as luxuries such as much appreciated apples, pears and grapes to supplement the local papaya, mangoes and grapefruit. There are few vegetables but no one seems to care. Everyone drinks inexpensive red and white wine of Italy and bottled water from nearby Brava.

Whether in the city or the country health for a visitor in Somalia is no particular problem provided the usual precautions are taken. There is very little dysentery but the rule is, "cook all food and drink only boiled or bottled liquids." In Mogadiscio there are practically no mosquitoes and the few that annoy you are not malarial. The same is true everywhere else except in the river valleys, where it is advisable to use mosquito netting and to take paludrine or other prophylaxis drugs. In the valleys there is also the dreaded tse-tse fly. But this particular species, though dangerous to animals, is harmless to man. The authorities require the whole scale of inoculations, but actually there is no danger of typhoid, typhus, smallpox or yellow fever.

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Comfort isn't too difficult either, though admittedly the best hotel, the colorful "Croce del Sud," leaves much to be desired. However, an attractive and modernly equipped villa may be rented for as little as 300 to 500 somalos a month. Food, unless imported, is very cheap and capable servants are available for 70 somalos a month.

The value of the somalo is the same as the shillings of Kenya, Tanganyika and Uganda, fourteen cents, and is frequently referred to as such. All these currencies are on the decimal_ system which suggests an ultimate solution for British relief from cumbersome pound, shilling, pence and farthing problems.

Though perched on the northeast coast of Africa Somalia is by no means isolated. Passenger vessels make Mogadiscio a regular port of call and also Chisimaio, the country's only natural harbor. There is weekly plane service with Rome and also with Nairobi in Kenya. Internally the Italian Air Force runs a bi-weekly circuit to all ports and the principal posts throughout Somalia. The only railroad having been destroyed during the war, land transportation otherwise is difficult over roads often impassable. Since the country is about twice the size of Italy (an area equivalent to the eastern seaboard states of the United States from the Canadian border down to North Carolina) distances are greater than might be expected and it is under these conditions that the ubiquitous American jeep justifies its reputation, closely seconded by the British "Land Rover" and the Italian "Campaniola." But after leaving Mogadiscio one must be quite independent of garages. Also, hotels may as well be considered non-existent and the European and American is dependent entirely for hospitality and shelter on the twenty seven Residents at the principal posts and the Commissariats of the six provinces.

OR SPORTS there is some riding on small native Ftheponies and excellent bathing, with the temperature of water a surprising 72 degrees. Spear fishing equipped with the customary flippers and helmet has some popularity but the ItaUan prefers to shoot. On Sundays the ^ city sportsman indulges in "Tiro a Volo," live pigeon shooting, which is conducted exactly the same as at Monte Carlo and Estoril. But this is considered tame by those who have the urge to shoot big game.

Game is plentiful in Somalia and of the same great variety as neighboring Kenya, Tanganyika and Uganda.

Gazelle, both Thompson and Grant, are everywhere as are hon, leopard and cheeta. Onyx, kudo, water buck or ballenca, gerenuk, wilde beest, elephant, hippopotamus and rhinoceros are mainly in the river valleys and savannahs. But unlike Kenya the shooting is not organized as a business. The surest formula is to know the Murri brothers, Paolo, Pietro and Nanni, who live at "Romana," on the Guiba River 80 miles from Chisimaio. The best shooting is nearby and there are no difficult problems except when bogged down during the "little rains" of October-November and the "big rains" of April-May. It was my good fortune to meet the Murris and Armando Rosica, the picturesque owner of "Romana." Nanni had an engagement in the Congo and Pietro somewhere else but there was plenty of talent left. Besides Paolo there was Vittorio Bonavolta, who has been the companion of every distinguished shooting guest in Somalia for twentyfive years, including the last two kings of Italy, Vittorio Emmanuel and his son Umberto. Likewise there was Giovanni Battista Liberti and Doctor Menna, both sportsmen and recognized authorities on African game.

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francolini in order to vary the game diet. One picks up lots of shooting lore in such an atmosphere. The bleached skeleton of an elephant's head is used to point out his vulnerable spots. There is a depression in the skull just back of the eyes which makes a good target to reach the brain on a broadside shot. An alternative broadside target is to the heart in line with the shoulder. A head on shot presents a small target about two or three inches above the line between the eyes. You are provided with an "Express" from the Murri arsenal. If you have never fired one you are due for an experience. It is built like a double barreled shot gun, with very heavy barrels, each rifled to take a .45 calibre shell which is steel jacketed with a soft nose. The charge is unusually heavy so that the total length of cartridge is five inches. The hitting impact is terrific and will bring an elephant to his knees regardless of where he is hit. This gives opportunity for a deliberate second shot to a vital spot.

A pearl of wisdom from Paolo was, "It is easy to kill the elephant if one is not afraid. It is easy not to be afraid if you think the elephant is the rabbit." The Somali government pays an unusual courtesy to a visitor in that the shooting fee, or his Ucense, is only 200 shillings, onethird of that charged a resident. After killing an elephant, however, there is an additional fee of a thousand shillings for the first one after which the price goes up. No expedition is complete without good trackers and the Somalis are indefatigable and absolutely fearless. When On their own they will attack an elephant with bow and poisoned arrow, shooting him through the trunk, thus accounting for a certain amount of illicit ivory appearing on the market.

An interesting observation of my Italian hosts was that any party should preferably be limited to one guest; that two might work out in the case of husband and wife, father and son, or two particularly close and congenial friends; but three or more never worked out, and all hunters dreaded being on safari under such conditions. Similar observations were also made to me later by the best known of the elaborate safari outfitters in Nairobi.

TRAVELER always gets a thrill when he personally A encounters something the existence of which is generally disclaimed or reputed to be legendary. One of the fantastic curiosities of Somalia is the "Nautilus" which despite widespread skepticism does exist. It washes on to the beaches of Brava in southern Somalia during the southwest monsoon—the sole area of the world where this cockleshell may be found. Of about five inches in length it has the hull of an oldtime Spanish galleon with high poop and forecastle. Its interior structure is composed of seven major compartments or tanks, and twenty secondary ones, any or all of which this seagoing mollusk can flood at will by means of connecting pipelines and thus submerge itself. Afterwards it can "blow" these tanks, forcing the water out through a valve-like opening and thus "surface" like a submarine. Transportation on the surface is simple—this amazing creature inflates a membrane over the poopdeck about the size of four fingers and a fair breeze enables him to complete his voyage— always to the shores of Brava.

Perhaps as interesting as the country itself are its inhabitants. The Somalis are handsome people, both the men and the women, but especially the men with beautifully chiseled, really classical features. They are supposedly Semitic in origin. Three of the four main tribes have remained pure, but the Sabs in the south have mixed with negroid tribes from elsewhere and are looked upon as inferiors. All are, however, jet-black. As nomads they count

their wealth by the size of their herds and the number of their women. Being Moslems too, and devout, their religion enables them to excuse and dismiss any mishap or lapse on their part by a cheery, "Allah wished it that way."

Somali men pride themselves on being warriors and with training they become good soldiers, colorful to say the least, with a great deal of manner, a proud fearless look and an abundance of esprit. In movement they give the impression, individually and in the mass, of bouncing like rubber. Their quick reflexes give them a cat-like agility which they love to display along with anything spectacular involving dash and daring, such as diving off a moving

tank, driving motorcycles or jeeps over jumps and through flaming arches. A characteristic finale for a military exhibition introduces a modern touch by having a riderless radio-controlled jeep enter the arena and, after skillfully dodging a variety of obstacles, mysteriously set off a number of brilliant rockets. If one should wonder about the reaction on the minds of the native spectators it would not be for long because the Somalis concede the white man nothing.

Notwithstanding this confidence in themselves they have a long, long way to go before being really prepared foa independence—a longer way then they realize. *

Eternal Rome and the OZ/mp/c Games

by Oretha Swartz

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H E X V I I T H M O D E R N O L Y M P I C GAMES—the 311th recorded Olympiad covering a period of 2736 years—is over. The Eternal City is quiet again. Quiet, that is, for Rome. The modern new Rome, the medieval Rome, the ancient Rome—each is fascinating. Rome is a beautiful city. And noisy. This summer, it was hot.

Today, the throngs of visitors from all over the world have returned home. Fewer small green and black Fiat taxis play tag with pedestrians on the twisting streets which have almost no stop lights. Roman taxi drivers surely must be the most skilled in the world. They can stop on the proverbial dime, at high speed, with no harm to anyone.

And surely the Italian policemen are the most courteous, the best dressed in their summer white uniforms which were as well tailored as an American naval officer's uniform. During the two weeks of the Games' duration, the streets were crowded daily with an estimated 100,000 visitors; 25,000 extra cars added to the confusion—but the police force—an honored profession in Italy—remained courteous and helpful, in spite of language barriers.

The tumult of the crowds may be over but there is a kaleidoscope of memories of my month spent in the city which was the beginning of our Western civilization^ where the world's best athletes were in friendly competi-

THE RUINS OF THE ROMAN FORUM—Here the great emperors Caesar, Augustus, Trojan and Nerva made the pages of history.

tion at the sites where men once fought to the death. In the old Roman Ruins, near the Colosseum, was the Basilica di Massenzio where the wrestling competition took place on mats placed in the three great stone arches of Maxentius.

Gymnasium was at the Terme di Caracalla near the ruins of the famed Baths.

Other sports were held in modern marble or plastic edifices: basketball was in the enormous circular Palazzo Dello Sport and fencing was at the Palazzo del Congressi, both at E.U.R. (Universal Exhibition of Rome), the southern and most modern part of new Rome—a city of marble structures originated by Mussolini.

The main stadiums and the newly constructed Olympic Village—which is being converted into an apartment area —were in the Foro Italica area in northern Rome. It was here that the "Stadium of Marbles" was located—a stadium surrounded by 60 enormous, beautiful statues of athletes, one for each of the provinces.

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H E R E W E R E M A N Y O F F I C E R S and men from ships of the U . S. Sixth Fleet, based in the Mediterranean, who attended the Games. Ten ships anchored at Fiumicino, near Rome, on 31 August, and on 7-8 September a dozen more ships anchored there after their sister ships had returned to operations.

Long-range planning had been made in October a year ago by Vice Adm. George W . A. Anderson, Jr., commander of the Sixth Fleet, to have tickets for his men.

The Bureau of Naval Personnel had arranged for a loan from the Navy's Central Recreation Fund to pay for some 8400 tickets, which were obtained by the naval attache at Rome. Bus rides were included in the price of the Olympic ticket to and from the events, and the men lived aboard ship.

The U S S INDEPENDENCE was among the ships to receive the red carpet treatment, thanks to the U S O Club in Rome.

Some 350 men were picked up by bus and taken to Castelgandolfo, the summer residence of Pope John X X V I I , which overlooks Lake Albano, where they had a general audience with the Pope. They spent the afternoon touring Rome, with stops at St. Peter's, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Catacombs.

Cdr. Bill Holt, public information officer for the Commander, U. S. Naval Activities, Mediterranean, headed a six-man Navy crew assigned to the Joint U . S. Armed S H I P M A T E

OPENING DAY CEREMONY— The 7000 athletes from 85 nations march into the Olympic Stadium in Rome, with Greece in the lead, as the founding nation, before 100,000 spectators. The ancient Games were held regularly from 776 B.C., every four years, until 393 A.D. when the Roman Emperor Theodosius decreed that they be stopped. Three great Roman emperors won victories in the chariot races between 4 and 67 A.D.: Tiberius, Germanicus and Nero.

The Modern Games were established in 1896.

Forces Information Center which sent out news in all mediums to those at home and overseas concerning the participation of the 60 United States service athletes.

Of these men, the Naval Academy had representatives in the 8-oared crew and three men on the U S A fencing team.

Several fetes were extended to the athletic contingents and officials during the Games, including a reception in the gardens of the palace of the President of Italy and Senora Gronchi. My husband, who was Chairman of the U. S. Wrestling Committee and was one of five American international judges in the world wrestling competition, our daughter Susan, and I attended this party. The red carpet (real) was placed along the entrance to the formal gardens, and the red and gold uniformed presidential guards were at attention.

Orange juice was served the athletes, and I regretted leaving our camera in our pension since picture taking was allowed. W e talked with several members of the Navy crew, who were enthusiastic about the final race that was coming up that weekend. ' TN N A V Y A N D R O W I N G C I R C L E S , the question •l has been asked: " W h a t happened to the Navy crew?"

According to rowing officials and an editorial in the Daily American—the newspaper most widely read by English speaking visitors in Rome—^the answer was a new method in rowing techniques, a revolutionary spoon-shaped oar developed by a Prof. Karl Adam, which was credited with the ease with which the German eight skimmed across the finish line in advance of all contenders.

The day of that final race was perfect: clear sky and calm water on Lake Albano to the south of Rome. Enroute there by train, we passed miles of the high stone arches of the ancient Roman aqueducts, through vineyards and olive groves.

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the national flags of the three winning teams are hoisted and the national anthem of the winning country is played.

(It is interesting to note that the Italian bands had to learn the national anthems of each of the 85 competing nations—and this they did superbly.)

About 6 P.M., after the many scull races were over, the 8-oared event started. Germany was in the first lane; France in the second ; Czechoslovakia, third ; S U A (Italian abbreviation for the United States) was in the fourth lane; Canada, fifth, and Italy was in the sixth position. ' At the 500 meter mark, Germany was first; she was also first at the 1000 and 1500 meter markers; she came in first with a time of 4:27.48 to break the 40-year domination of the U. S. Navy finished fifth.

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T H E R T H A N T H E G A M E S , Rome was a tourist's delight. Founded in 743 B.C., this city of 2 million people has seen the rule of many kings, emperors and Popes before the establishment of the nevv^ Republic of Italy in 1946. It is a city of beautiful villas and fountains, monuments and forums. The Pantheon, built between 120-124 A.D., is the best preserved of the ancient buildings.

There is little to be seen of the early day magnificence in the ancient ruins—the Roman Forum, where the great emperors Caesar, Augustus, Trojan and Nerva made the rules for the world . . . or the vast Circus Maximus, now only a shell, where as many as 385,000 people were entertained from sunup to sundown by the torturing of the Christians and the chariot races—with as many as one hundred run in a day . . . the Colosseum, where Gladiators fought to the death . . . the Baths di Caracalla, where incredible orgies were held for the amusement of the elite . . .

In the midst of all that once had been so great, came this thought: that a leaf should be taken from the pages of the history of the Eternal City that conquered the world—but fell from within.

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HOMECOMING 1960 The following questions were proposed by some of our Alumni for discussion at the Alumni Assembly. In the interest of saving time, these questions, together with answers, were prepared as a hand-out. Any questions received but unanswered herein are not considered within the scope or purview of the Alumni Assembly. A number of questions regarding the Navy's nuclear ancl missile programs were referred to Admiral Raborn and were covered in his address.

During Fiscal Years 1959 and 1960, a total of 245 midshipmen resigned. Breakdowns for these years are as follows:

MIDSHIPMEN-SERVICE MOTIVATION Q. 1. What is the most frequent reason given by young Naval Academy officers and midshipmen for resigning from the service ? What are we doing to make service life more attractive to them?

C. F. Stillman '27 A. 1. It is felt that the Bureau of Naval Personnel would be in a much more advantageous position to discuss the subject of officer resignations. Unofficially, it is understood that the majority of officers give as their reason for resigning the lack of home life, the great amount of time spent on sea duty, and the lack of remuneration received for commensurate time spent at their jobs, as compared with what industry apparently offers. It should be noted that the retention rate, for Naval Academy graduates, in the naval service is at least 85%, as compared to approximately 20% retention in the NROTC category.

However, the answers to the same questions, applied to midshipmen at the Naval Academy are of interest and perhaps significant.

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NAVAL ACADEMY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Q. 1. Do you know if the Navy Athletic Association has a block of football tickets for graduates attending, who have not kept up their membership in the Athletic Association ?

Theodore Miller '22 A. 1. The Naval Academy Athletic Association assigns all applicants for Homecoming Game tickets in their respective class areas regardless of membership status in NAAA. Q. 2. We have read a brief reference to the "sale of Carvel Hall to the Naval Academy" group. If so, what group and why buy it?

A. O. R. Bergesen '20 A. 2. Carvel Hall was purchased by the Naval Academy Athletic Association. Its reputation and status have diminished somewhat in recent years, principally because of out-of-town ownership which has had no concern for the intangibles. When a bargain opportunity arose to reestablish this traditional atmosphere through local purchase of this well-known landmark, it was accepted, with the confidence that Carvel Hall could be rejuvenated and once again be of great value and a source of pride to both the Academy and the City. Additional information on this subject is available in an article in the Sept.-Oct. issue of Shipmate.

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145 Total The most frequent reason given for resigning is the desire to follow a profession other than the Navy. A total of 145 midshipmen resigned for this reason.

Midshipmen also resigned for the following reasons: a. To escape the consequences of punishment for misconduct—26. b. Came to USNA only to please relatives or friends —23. c. Could not adjust to life of a midshipman—^22. d. To get married—21.

Voluntary resignations normally are not accepted from first class midshipmen. In the past two years only one first class midshipman has been permitted to resign and that was to escape the consequences of punishment for misconduct.

Among the more important things the Naval Academy is doing to make the Navy life more attractive to midshipmen are the improvements made in the summer cruise program. First classmen are assigned to ships in as small a group as practicable and are treated in every way the same as junior officers. They are berthed and messed in the wardrooms and assigned to junior officer duties. In this way the first class midshipmen get first-hand knowledge of what to expect after graduation and have a better picture of what Navy life as a junior officer is like.

Another program carried out at the Naval Academy is the practice of company officers inviting all their first classmen to dinner in their quarters at least once during the year. This provides the first classmen with an opportunity to see how an officer lives ashore and to visit with the officer and his family, during which time he can seek the answers to many personal questions.

Q. 2. Why did many candidates refuse to be sworn in or resign so soon after 5 July 1960?

B. B. Wilson, Jr. '23 A. 2. Only three midshipmen refused to be sworn in on 5 July 1960. Two were former enlisted men and decided not to enter the Academy when the regulations concerning marriage were explained to them. The third was SHIPMATE

completely lacking in motivation and "got cold feet" at the last minute.

The twenty-five midshipmen of the Class of 1964 who have resigned to date resigned for the following reasons: a. Motivated for career other than Navy (i.e. ministry, medicine, forestry, teaching, etc.)—13. b. To get married—3. c. Only entered to please relatives or friends—2. d. Unable to adjust to Academy life—4. e. Could not qualify physically in certain sports—1. f. Domestic difficulties at home—1. j

PHYSICAL EXPANSION O F T H E ACADEMY O. 1. What progress has been made on the expansion of the Academy grounds and the new wings of Bancroft Hall ? How soon will the work be completed ?

Bertram Kalisch '24 A. 1. Hydraulic dredging and construction operations in connection with creating Dewey and Farragut Fields, through filling in Dewey Basin and an area off old Farragut Seawall, were completed on 3 May 1960, adding some 55 acres to the Academy grounds. These areas were provided to replace the athletic area lost on old Farragut Field where Wings 7 and 8, Bancroft Hall, have been erected, and to expand the total area available for intramural midshipman athletics. A project to install floodlighting around these fields has just commenced and is scheduled for completion this winter. This will enable use of the fields for company and battalion sports competitions during the late afternoons throughout the dreary winter months. Yet to come is a landscaping project to provide some beautification to these areas in the more pleasant months of the year.

Wings 7 and 8, Bancroft Hall, and the inter-connecting Library-Assembly Building opposite the Mess Hall are well along and scheduled for completion in the late spring of next year. These buildings provide both dormitory and extracurricular spaces for midshipmen and reflect the im-

provements of 20 years of progress in the construction industry since Wings 1 and 2 were built just prior to World War II. 550 midshipman rooms are contained in the new construction featuring completely built-in oak furnishiiigs, luminous ceiling type lighting and generally all the improved materials and equipment common to modern construction. Just after June Week next year. Wing 6 will be vacated and its interior will be almost completely demolished. This will be the first step in a $20 milHon project extending over 3 years, to extensively remodel and modernize all of the spaces within all six wings of Bancroft Hall, including basement, central portions, and Mess Hall. After completion of this project, Bancroft Hall will have a capacity for 4000 midshipmen with a normal occupany of only two midshipmen per room.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Q. 1. How about a vigorous public relations poHcy for the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association? We should lead the country on Navy activities. We should lead instead of lag. "It can be done."

Donald Dalton '29 A. 1. Agree one hundred per cent. One of the primary reasons for the Association's request for increased support is to expand the activities of our recently established National Alumni Public Relations Committee. Also we now have 22 local committees throughout the country. We hope to enhance the national picture of the Naval Academy and to inform the public of the advantages of a career in the Navy. Steps are being taken, and public relations will be given continued attention. We welcome any assistance or suggestions.

Q. 2. Let's hold Alumni Weekend in better weather —say latter October. Latter September is equinoctial, unpredictable weather—ladies don't know what clothes will be needed. /. W. Gregory '17

HOMECOMING PARADE—Taking the review with RAdm. John F. Davidson, USN, Superintendent, ore RAdm. W . F. Fitzgerald, Jr., USN (Ret.) ' 2 1 , Executive Director, USNA Alumni Association, left, and VAdm. George C. Dyer, USN (Ret.) '19, President, USNA Alumni Association.

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A. 2. This proposal has some merit—but other considerations are an early look at the football team, possibly warmer weather for outdoor events—i.e., class dedications, a pretty time of the year at the Academy—fall colors—etc.

N E W CURRICULUM PREPARATION FOR POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION O. 1. What changes have occurred in the Academic program ?

John Sinott '53 A. 1. More changes have been instituted in the Naval Academy curriculum during the past two years than during any comparable time in the school's history. Much has been written concerning the new curriculum which embodies three main features : (1) Improvements in basic curriculum. The basic curriculum has been upgraded to provide a wellrounded undergraduate education that corresponds more closely to the requirements for the Navy of the future than did the previous curriculum. This implies keeping pace with a rapidly expanding technology.

(2) Validation. Opportunity has been provided for plebes who at the time of entrance can demonstrate satisfactory mastery of any first year subjects to receive credit for these subjects and use the time for more advanced studies. This results in increased breadth or depth of education for these midshipmen.

(3) Electives program. Midshipmen whose academic work is uniformly of a high standard are permitted to undertake additional elective courses which can lead in certain cases to completion of requirements for majors in various fields df interest to the Navy.

This is particularly true when the electives program is combined with validation.

The new basic curriculum gives far less emphasis to study of specific Naval installations—specific guns or missiles or turbines—and devotes more attention to imparting an understanding of the principles on which these (and future installations not now developed) are based. The intensive study at the Naval Academy which preceded this curriculum change, and which included a careful analysis of the Navy of the future, has made it clear that a reliance on understanding the basic scientific and engineering principles on which our future Naval techniques (whatever their design or operation) necessarily would depend, actually was the only realistic approach to assuring proficient officer performance in the future.

In the furtherance of this aim, the Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics coverage has been increased substantially, and has been oriented less in the direction of what might be called applied steam Engineering and more in the direction of Physical Science which will support future applied studies in a wide variety of fields such as Missilery, Aerodynamics, Nuclear Engineering and high speed underwater Propulsion. The Physics course has been increased to include modern physical concepts, without reduction in the essential classical Physics. In the Mathematics Department, the Mechanics course has been brought in tune with modern practice by introduction of a Vector Calculus treatment, and the former scanty Introduction to Differential Equations has given way to a complete course in this topic which has become so essential today. New laboratory facilities, which were acquired to support the new program, include a large (9' x 9' maximum section) wind tunnel, which was largely staff designed and constructed, and a non-critical nuclear reactor.

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The Electives Program is designed to permit midshipmen with more capacity and ability than the average to accomplish extra academic work at the Naval Academy.

It should be emphasized that the additional studies they undertake are not of a graduate level, but constitute specialized undergraduate work in various fields which are not included in the basic Naval Academy curriculum. In order to be eligible for participation in this program, a midshipman must have attained a mark of 3.0 or better in every academic subject for the previous semester, or failing to meet this requirement in one or two subjects must then, in addition, have attained an average of either 3.15 or 3.25 average, respectively, in all academic subjects.

Approximately 32 per cent of the three upper classes are academically eligible for this program.

Currently, we plan to offer over thirty elective courses during the first and second semesters of this academic year. Each midshipman who pursues an elective program has available to him an academic advisor who will counsel him in designing an elective program which can satisfy the requirements for a major in some specific field. In order to satisfy such requirements, the midshipmen must undertake between 18 and 24 semester hours of elective studies, depending on the field chosen. Our present planning is for future course offerings which will make possible the attainment of majors in Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Social Science, Marine Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Foreign Languages, and English.

It will not be possible for members of the present first class to complete the requirements for a major, because they will not have sufficient undergraduate time, but any work they do toward a maj or should lessen correspondingly the amount of time required after graduation for graduate work in the same field.

The list given below indicates the elective courses we are offering this present term. The second term and in subsequent academic years, additional elective courses will be offered, for which many of the present elective courses will be prerequisites.

Oceanography Intermediate Strength of Materials Nuclear Engineering I Vector Analysis Organic Chemistry I Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Kinematics Atomic and Nuclear Physics I Matrix Theory Probability and Statistics Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists Political Theory U. S. History Seminar in Philosophy of AVar Readings in Contemporary Periodical Literature Modern American Literature Introductory to Philosophy in Logic Advanced Oral and Written French Advanced German Advanced Russian As a matter of interest, 270 members of the Class of , 1964 validated a total of 628 semester courses, although only 2 5 % of the requests for validation were approved.

In the Electives Program, 607 members of the 3 upper classes (^approximately 2 2 % ) are voluntarily undertaking 612 additional elective courses. This speaks well both for the program itself, and for the motivation of our midshipmen.

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PRESIDENT EISENHOWER leaving Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium following Navy's victory over Villanova. Accompanying him are RAdm. John F. Davidson, USN '29, Superintendent USNA, and Capt. Peter Aurand, USN '38, Naval Aide to the President.

ministration" does the Naval Academy intend to teach midshipmen ?

Stanley S. Fine '49 A. 2. There is not a course presently taught at the Naval Academy which deals specifically with management per se. However, as an adjunct of the Leadership course taught in the Command Department, management problems at the junior officer level are analyzed and discussed.

Additionally elements of administration are contained in the Military and International Law studies.

Q. 3. No other naval professional school or technical college attempts to cover the academic scope of the United States Naval Academy. " W h y oh why" do we still continue to turn out inadequately prepared " J A C K O F A L L TRADES"?

William Wadbrook '23 A. 3. It is the mission of the Naval Academy to develop midshipmen who ". . . have potential for future development in mind and character . . . " With this in view, and since the Naval Academy is an undergraduate institution, the basic curriculum is aimed at providing a broad background which will permit the naval officer to communicate in understandable terms in many of the specialized fields of the Navy. Actual specialization at a later date is left to the individual, although may be enhanced by the Electives Program.

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John Hoch '53 A. 4. Preparation for postgraduate work in such fields is being accomplished both by improvements in the basic curriculum and through the Electives Program. More mathematics is offered. A course in Differential Equations is made possible by beginning the 1st Term of 4 / c year with Analytic Geometry rather than Trigonometry, which is now taught during 4/c summer to those not offering Trig for admission. Elective courses in Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and numerous advanced Math and Science courses help prepare the midshipman for graduate study and, in many cases, lead to a major in Physics or Engineering.

Selected graduates may enter these fields either through the established Navy Postgraduate Program, or through one of the following programs which supplement it: (a) The Advanced Science and Engineering Program.

This program supplements the established Navy Postgraduate Program and operates to increase the overall technical knowledge available in the officer ranks. Midshipmen selected are assigned upon graduation.^to a ship for one year during which period they are assigned to seagoing Anti-Submarine Warfare billets. A S W was chosen because it provides indoctrination in air, surface, and subsurface operations.

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for postgraduate education in the technical field h4 has elected. He is encouraged to extend his education as far as his capabilities permit—^to a doctorate if possible, (b) Surface Nuclear Power Training Program.

A limited number of newly commissioned officers are ordered directly to nuclear propulsion training. This provides a pool of officers readily available for future assignments in the nuclear field and at the same time tends to improve the general level of technical knowledge within the officer corps.

(21 were selected from the Class of 1960.)

Officers who are selected attend a six (6) month academic course covering Basic Reactor Theory and Technology, Mathematics, Physics, and specific components and systems of a Nuclear Propulsion plant.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS UPON ENTERINCJ Q. 1. What waivers of vision defects, if any, are granted to entering midshipmen?

2. How is such a waiver obtained? /. L. Johnson '35 A. Waivers for physical defects noted on entrance examination physicals are rarely granted and then only in exceptional cases. The individual candidate may not request a waiver but he is informed at the time of his examination that he may request a re-examination on the defects. Any attempt to cite specific criteria is considered dangerous in that it would serve to invite unwarranted requests, lower the standards, or tend to tie the hands of the medical boards.

PRESIDENT'S HOMECOMING REPORT TO THE ALUMNI This is a brief progress report on the affairs of the Alumni Association.

1. ALUMNI REGISTER—1961— 50% more pages. Larger Print. Additional data.

Out by 1 December 1960. Completely revised on the basis of the 13,000 questionnaires received. A bargain at $3.00. Order one.

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FINANCES In the black and $8,000 better than 1959.

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MEMBERSHIP 11,900 on 30 June 1960. Up a bit over 1959. A little better than half of the Alumni for whom the Association has an address. Please send in to Alumni House addresses of bilgers and those resigned.

4. PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM Assists the Naval Academy and the Navy in keeping their best IMAGE before the public. The help of the Chapters and the individual members in the Chapters is needed and requested.

Trustees are also trying to have the Congress declare the birthplace of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut a National Shrine.

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CONTRIBUTIONS To our ENDOWMENT FUND and our OPERATING FUND totalled about $5,000 last year.

Whether one dollar or a thousand, they help.

Thanks muchly, and keep them coming. They are tax deductible.

GEORGE C. DYER

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ADMIRAL THOMAS C. HART, USN (Ret.), Naval Academy Class of 1897, talks with Ensign Joseph Tranchini, USN, right, and Ensign James M. Dunn, USNj left, both of the Class of 1960, during Homecoming weekend at the Naval Academy. Admiral Hart is a former Superintendent of the Naval Academy and the oldest Alumnus who returned for Homecoming.

HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTS and SIDELIGHTS —comments and fan mail indicate all hands had a most enjoyable weekend. Thanks for the kudos.

— a n d a tip of the hat to Speed Edwards '23, John Hayes '24, John Hart '25, Parker Fairlamb '27, and Vance Hull '27 for their voluntary aid in keepthings moving.

—a "Well Done" to the gals of the staff who put in much overtime in rendering real service—and added a touch of glamor to the registration at Alumni House.

—likewise to Jim Vellis '40, Chairman of the Academy's Homecoming Committee which did an excellent job in handling the countless details involved.

—the record breaking 30 class get-togethers including 4 formal reunions.

— t h e senior class ' 9 7 , represented by Admiral Tommy Hart the junior class '60, with several members of the class present. A span of 63 years.

—class of '04, Blackburn, McCullough, Reed and Todd celebrating 60th anniversary of their Plebe year.

—flag officer father-and-son combination: Admiral C. P. "Peck" Snyder '00 and Rear Admiral P. W. "Bobby" Snyder '27.

—from farthest away. Dot Walton, wife of Fred Walton '23 all the way from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

— t h e excellent memorials, '14's bubbling fountain, and '19's beautiful window and carving in the Chapel.

—'45's green bowlers and '50's blue bonnets.

—^the swell time enjoyed by all hands at the Dahlgren Hall dance following the turkey feast in the Mess Hall.

—the standing ovation given VAdm. Red Raborn '28,' father of the Polaris Program, after his top-drawer speech at the Alumni Assembly.

—Zenyuh ' 6 1 , injured fullback and Eisenhower, West Point '15, former halfback, munching hot dogs and swapping football yarns at the game.

—approximately 375 unwinding and relaxing by yachting and yawling on the bay on Sunday.

—blessed sleep "after the ball was over." See you next year.

W. F. F. S H I P M A T E

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29 September 1960 This is written while enplaned with the varsity football squad enroute to Seattle, Washington. It is my intent to complete this article during the return flight, after the results of the Navy-Washington football game are known.

In all my experience at the Naval Academy, first as a midshipman, then as an instructor and now as the Athletic Director, I have never witnessed such enthusiasm over a game, other than with the Army, as exists right now in Annapolis and in this plane. The pep rally last night and the send-off this morning were the greatest that observers have seen for many a day. Further, the First Class have really been the spearhead; in fact, they carried the squad around the mess hall during demonstrations in connection with the oncoming game. The genuineness of this spirit has been something to behold. And this is no happenstance. We have succeeded in making the football squad an integral part of the Brigade, an effort that began last year, with the result that we have a unity of purpose and a total esprit de corps of the highest order. I am confident that the performance of the Brigade and their teams will reflect this situation.

Thus far, we have only had four intercollegiate events —and success has come our way in each one of them. Our varsity football team has whipped Boston College 22-7 and Villanova 41-7. Our dinghy sailing team has led the Middle Atlantic Group to a victory over the New England Group in the Vice Admiral Pine, USCG Trophy Regatta at New London and has also won the Fall Middle Atlantic Regatta over Princeton, Georgetown, Cornell and the Merchant Marine Academy.

MR. JAMES M. C A I N (with foxtail and dustpan). President of the University of Washington Alumni Association, is directed to another cigarette butt as he starts his mile-long sweep-down of the Seattle Naval Air Station main runway. RAdm. Frank T. Watkins, USN '22 Commandant Thirteenth Naval District' (left), and Captain Kenneth J. Sanger, USN '35, Commanding Officer, Seattle Naval Air Station "assist."

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The football squad appears more advanced at this date than last year's squad at the same time. The three most impressive features of this year's squad have been its general hustle and alertness, aggressive defensive play and strong second team back-up. Joe Bellino has continued where he left off against the Army last year with his general All-American type play. Larry Graham, a youngster, has come along fast at end and Jim Luper has done a wonderful job pass catching at the other terminal. With the great improvement of Ron Klemick and the all around steady performance of Hal Spooner and Harry Dietz, our quarterback situation seems to be coming along quite satisfactorily, and our five middle linemen, all of whom played well against Army last year, are doing a fine job.

The play of their understudies, mainly from last year's plebe team, has been a welcome surprise. This is a team 1 am sure we will all be proud of as the season progresses.

Our sailors are doing their usual fine job, as you can see from the above results. In particular, Johnny Lutz and Bob Ulmer appear to have a deft touch at the tiller.

These two midshipmen currently lead the East Coast in small boat sailing, and thus we expect to dominate intercollegiate sailing, as we should.

This week all our fall teams, with the exception of the 150-lb. football team, are engaged. In addition to the varsity football game with the University of Washington, our soccer team plays Haverford College, the thin-clads of the varsity cross country team meet Duke University at Duke, our sailors compete in the Service Academy Championship Regatta and our golfers will participate in the First Annual Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship. I hope to have all the results of these contests for you as I complete this article enroute to Annapolis on Sunday, 2 October.

2 October 1960 Hurray—All five of our engaged teams won this weekend. Our dinghy sailors won the Service Academy Championship, our soccer team won a come-from-behind victory over Haverford College 2-1, our cross country team defeated Duke 20-35 (low score wins), our golfers won the team ECAC fall championship and our football team came through with a magnificent victory over the University of Washington Huskies 15-14. Since I was at Seattle, I can comment at first hand only on the football game; although I am equally proud of the performance of all of our winning squads.

When we arrived in Seattle, we were immediately impressed with the tremendous enthusiasm and excitement the forthcoming football game had generated through the city. The newspapers, radio, television and the people on the streets were keyed up over the Navy-Washington contest. Everyone there was justifiably proud of the great Husky team, but it was agreed that our team would give them a real test. We quartered our midshipmen at the Naval Air Station, Sand Point, where they could go about 15

A FOOTBALL DEBT is paid off. Led by the Navy goat mascot, members of the University of Washington Alumni Association begin their sweeping of the 5050' X 400' main runway at the Seattle Naval Air Station. Mr. Ted Fauntz '27 with bullwhip in hand (extreme left) directed the vanquished Husky backers in their "sweepdown" after Navy upset Washington 15-14 before 57,022 football fans on October 1st. (Rear center) Mr. James M. Coin, president of the U of W. Alumni, mans the foxtail and dustpan.

their last moment preparations quietly and effectively. Before proceeding, I must say that the accommodation of our squad by the Naval Air Station was in all ways magnificent. The air arm of the Navy has twice this year been a great service to the Naval Academy football squad—first, during pre-season training at Quonset and now at Sand Point.

The day of the game was magnificent with the temperature about 65 degrees, the sun shining brightly. The stands were filled to capacity—the largest crowd in the history of the stadium—over 57,000 spectators were present. Also, and this is most significant, the Brigade back at the Naval Academy had chipped in to lease a telephone wire so that their cheers from the Field House, where they listened to the game, could be piped into loud speakers strategically located in the vicinity of the Navy bench. The value of this support cannot be overestimated.

The game itself will go down in history as one of the highlights of Navy football. The University of Washington has one of the finest squads and strongest first strings that I have ever seen, and the courage and determination that our midshipmen demonstrated yesterday was beyond description. Although I know you all have read accounts of the game, I thought I would mention two or three significant points which struck me. First, every time Washington scored our team came charging back to equalize matters; second, the two successful goal hne stands by our team showed the true mettle of our youngsters; and finally, we took charge of the game in the fourth quarter, a time when the Husky squad was predicted to be at its strongest. It would be unfair for me to point out any single star, because every one of the 28 midshipmen who participated in that game gave everything he had and rose to the test magnificently. I repeat what I said before, this is a great squad, and whatever it may lack in technical skill, it more than makes up with determination and courage, backed by an unequalled Brigade support.

Our fall schedule is now off on the right foot. I am confident my next report to you will contain many more outstanding performances on the part of our midshipmen.

U p and At 'Em N A V Y !

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FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD Navy

22

Boston College

7

Navy

41

Villanova

7

Navy

15

Washington

Navy

26

S.M.U.

7

Navy

35

Air Force

3

Navy

27

Pennsylvania

0

Navy

14

Notre Dame

7

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1961 REGISTER OF ALUMNI The 1961 edition of the R E G I S T E R of A L U M N I of the United States Naval Academy will be ready for distribution on 1 December, 1960.

This edition is N E W in format and N E W in content.

The biographical information in the class section has been expanded to include both duty (or business) and home addresses where known, officer designators and special qualifications. Two new sections have been added: a geographical section and a listing of non-Naval Academy flag officers, active and retired, line and staff corps with addresses. O R D E R N O W !

P R I C E : $3.00 The U.S.N.A. Alumni Association Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. Here is my check for $3.00, please send me the 1961 R E G I S T E R O F A L U M N I .

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CAPITOL HILL

by Fred Lardner TT A P P E A R S that, no matter whether the •»• next Administration is Democratic or Republican, the 87th Congress will have to consider a wide variety of military personnel bills. If Senator Kennedy is elected President, Congress will be extremely busy with various types of new legislation, including major military legislation, and some personnel legislation is likely to get lost in the rush.

It is interesting to note that the Air Force .Association has again called for a single service. In its recent convention in San Francisco, the A F A said, in part: "Today, a fallacious and dangerous strategic concept of so-called 'minimum deterrence' is undermining the nation's defense effort. This concept is based on the misguided belief that it is possible to deter war with forces that are not strong enough to win a war should it come.

"The minimum-deterrence theory holds that the threat of destruction of Communist cities and their populations is enough to deter aggressive military activities of the Soviet bloc. It further holds that the ability to destroy the enemy's military forces is therefore unnecessary. W a r will not happen, it says; therefore it is not necessary to prepare to win it.

"The minimum deterrence theory has attracted powerful and vocal adherents. Its appeal is primarily to two groups : (1) Those who wish to hold defense budgets to a minimiun level; (2) Those who, for self-serving reasons, wish to see the nation's strategy tailored to the capabilities of certain weapon systems, rather than the weapons tailored to strategy.

"The Air Force Association takes sharp issue with the minimum-deterrence concept.

The Association believes that true deterrence can be achieved only with forces designed to fight and win against the forces of the enemy —a counterforce posture. We condemn the concept of minimum, counterpopulation deterrence as false, pernicious, immoral, and, in the long run, suicidal for the free world.

"The current conflict over defense doctrine is a pertinent example of the divisive influences which continue to rack our present military structure. The nation still lacks a single cohesive war plan. It lacks the organization and proper blend of forces needed to carry out the difficult task of deterring war over an indefinite period of time. The Air Force Association, therefore, strongly reiterates its long-held position on defense organization.

"We believe, more than ever, in the need for a single military service, with one secretariat, one chief of stafif, one promotion list.

We believe, more than ever, in a military structure functionally orientated to the major tasks of offense, defense, and logistics support. Only within such a framework can military careers, and military operational concepts, be divorced from adherence to obsolescent weapons and outmoded or inadequate doctrines.

"Immediate action to unify the services should be the primary defense goal of the incoming Administration, whichever political party is victorious in the presidential election.

"But reorganization is not enough. The shrinking margin of our deterrent posture, already thin enough to encourage Soviet venNOVEMBER,

1960

tures into nuclear rocket blaclcmail, must be widened with all speed and at all costs."

PENDING LEGISLATION

Of course, legislation which is sponsored by the Defense Department has the best chance of success. But some personnel bills which finally became law did not originate or were not suggested by the department, but were approved by the department when submitted to it by the Congressional committee to whom it was referred.

Here is a list of bills expected to be proposed and some comment on them.

Officer Personnel Act of 1947. A committee to study and revise this law, headed by General Charles L. Bolte, US.A. (Ret.), is now at work. However, the task is complicated and full of controversy, and a report may not be made in time for any action in 1961.

Officer Grade Limitations Act. There may have to be some changes in this law, although no amendments have been proposed by the Defense Department, which is trying to make some changes administratively.

Contingency Option Act. Changes designed to make this program more attractive will be proposed. Also, cases involving younger disability retirees, perhaps including those with less than 17 years' service, will not be covered by the law. In many such cases, retirees had only a short time to live when they signed up. Younger disability retirees were largely responsible for the fact that the program lost $24 million in six years. Incidentally, new rates for this program become effective lanuary 1, 1960. Retirees with 20 or more years of service will pay up to one dollar more on each $100 of retired pay if retired for service, and from about $5 to $7 less on each $100 if retired for disability. Obviously the Defense Department is satisfied that disability retirees with 20 or more years of service are pretty good risks.

Dual Employment-Dual Compensation. The department is desirous of eliminating almost all restrictions on the employment of retired Regular officers in civilian positions in the department and the military services. However, the Budget Bureau may impose some restrictions of its own. This subject is currently under study in the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee, which undoubtedly will try to prevent or drastically limit such employment. It should be remembered that the great majority of retired officers are somewhat conservative politically and economically, and many liberals (or radicals, if you prefer) oppose their holding civilian government positions. However, the ability and the loyalty and the character of these officers are certain to be welcomed in civilian government sooner or later, and now it looks as though it will be sooner.

Retired Pay Recomputation. This used to be called retired pay equalization, but the word, equalization, was used as an argument for some pay "equalization" not covered in the legislation of 1960. The Defense Department has a bill ready for introduction in the 87th Congress. Prior legislation was buried in the Senate Armed Services Committee at the insistence of Senator John Stennis (Dem., Miss.), who claimed that before it could be considered a broad study of retired pay should be made primarily to determine

whether or not active duty personnel should contribute to their retirement pay. However, the department and the legislators generally agree there is no connection between retired pay recomputation and contributory retirement pay. Retired pay recomputation concerns only personnel retired prior to June 30, 1958, when the last pay raise law became effective.

Cadet-Midshipman Service. Cadet-midshipman service may reach legislation form again as a result of the pending revision of the Officer Personnel Act of 19S7. Representative Carl Vinson (Dem., Ga.) has asked that the investigation of this act include a study of longevity discrimination problems. Among these is the bar against credit for service performed as cadets and midshipmen, including credit for computation of retired pay.

This legislation has been before the Congress a number of times. In the SOth Congress a bill, S. 6S7, was passed by the Senate and approved by the House Armed Services Committee, only to be lost in the rush of legislative activity in the House in the closing weeks of the Congress. The Defense Department has made this legislation a part of its legislative program several times. In the S9th Congress a bill was approved by the Budget Bureau, but was stymied by the Cordiner Committee, who decided that longevity for total service was not important in the pay system they recommended.

However, Congress did not accept all the committee's recommendations, and longevity was left as it was.

According to Captain John R. Mackroth, U. S. Navy, deputy staff director of the Defense Department's Ad Hoc Committee to Study and Revise the Officer Personnel Act, the subject of cadet-midshipman service is on the committee's agenda for consideration.

The Retired Officers Association has petitioned the committee to take action on it.

Following is a summary of the Association's arguments: (1) When Congress terminated cadetmidshipman service except for those who were cadets and midshipman in 1912 and 1913 and previously, it did so because constructive service of up to five years for Service medical officers had been removed. If doctors were to have no credit for education training, Service academy graduates shouldn't have it. Congress decided. However, in 1956 Congress passed a law giving both doctors and dentists such credit, so that the Services could attract and retain more doctors and dentists.

As you can see, the reason for withholding this credit from Academy graduates no longer exists.

(2) When Reserve officers were integrated into the Regular military components, lengthy periods of constructive service were granted, not only for basic pay purposes but also as part of the multiple on which to base retired pay.

(3) In the 86th Congress, Congress extended to W A V E S certain service credit for periods of training when they were not actually in the naval service.

(4) Cadet-midshipman service is creditable for longevity, pay and retirement of enlisted men; for longevity and retirement of Civil Service personnel; for members of Congress who come under the Civil Service system; for longevity, pay and retirement of members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Cadet-midshipman service is creditable for all Federal employment except that for which it should be primarily intended—the service of officers who are graduates of the four Service academies.

(5) Cadets and midshipmen at the academies receive salaries, just as do officers and 17

enlisted men, and these salaries are includable in gross income for retired pay purposes.

These factors are really potent arguments for reestablishment of credit for cadet-midshipman service.

Flight Accrual Pay. In enacting the Defense Department Appropriations Act of 1961, Congress specified that the number of rated officers receiving flight pay should be reduced from 102,199 to 99,046, or by 3,153.

"Do rated officers, for whom there is no valid requirement as rated officers and who do not occupy cockpit positions, have the right to draw flight pay andflyfor recreation and personal convenience as long as they desire to do so and are able to pass physical examination?" asked the House Appropriations Committee. "Are there any other professional groups in government who have comparative guarantees ?"

The Defense Department has requested the following reductions : Air Force, about 2300; Navy, 560; Army, 180; Marine Corps, 113.

But each Service contends it needs more, not less, rated officer positions, and this need is increasing.

As for flight accrual pay, the department apparently does not agree with the Congress, and will propose some pay for officers formerly rated. One plan: an officer with 10

years of flying would receive SO per cent of his flight pay, or 5 per cent for each year of flying up to 19 years, with 95 per cent for 19 years of flying.

Transportation of Dependents. A pending bill would permit the transportation in advance of orders of a member's dependents and household effects. This would include movement back to this country. Under present law, dependents can travel before orders only in cases involving "unusual or emergency circumstances," and this has caused plenty of trouble. Many members who have allowed dependents to go first have run into rulings of the Comptroller General denying them reimbursement for expenditures. increase In Housing Mortgage Rates. The department plans to ask for an increase in the present AYz per cent rate on military housing mortgages. This rate is so far below regular rates that Service members have to accept 7 ^ to 8 per cent in loans.

Awards. A pending bill would permit members to accept non-government awards, scholarships, or the equivalent, monetary or otherwise. Included are the Rockefeller Public Service Award, the Nobel Prize, Rhodes Scholarships, Nobel Prize, etc. Many hundreds of personnel would receive collegiate scholarships, it is believed, if it were not for present law.

WITH A ROUND TURN

by John D. Hayes '24 people. Future historians may discover that billions of dollars and years of time were fired two rounds two years ahead of time, lost because the Navy was forced to expend I was forced, like all Americans, to think its energies in fighting to retain its organabout this great event which promises to re- izational concept instead of imparting it to tain the military lead that our country must others. have in the modern world. My thoughts after 3. The ballistic missile, mounted in a nua few weeks have now been distilled down clear powered submarine, should help us clear and here they are for what they are worth: up some of the confused strategic thinking 1. To use a naval expression of a hundred that the ubiquitous airplane has created. The years ago, Red Raborn is a "Navy man" and missile, now launched from land or sea, dem"not" a "Raborn man." He is not the "father" onstrates that the two strategies of warfare of anything but rather a top-flight, devoted first identified by Francis Bacon more than professional who believes in our philosophy four centuries ago still are valid. These are that the Navy is bigger than anyone in it. H e the continental or land strategy expounded did his tough job in the NAVY W A Y and by Clauswitz and the insular or maritime he has shown the world that this NAVY strategy expounded by Mahan. Mackinder W A Y can still produce great things. Red labeled them the Landsman's and Seaman's has made us all prouder, he has put a new Views of the Heartland-World Island theory.

Douhet and some British air warfare prolilt into our voices. ponents, in and out of the Royal Air Force, 2. I have no idea how Red got his job confused the situation by introducing a third done but I would like to think that he found strategy. The performance of the GEORGE a way to transpose the Navy^s task force WASHINGTON should again set our thinking method of operating at sea to a broader base straight. So should the anomaly of the U. S. and apply it to a new and complex problem: Air Force digging itself further and further (a) by separating as we do in naval organ- into the ground to get a "hard site." ization the functions of purpose and support 4. Will the U. S. Navy now succumb to (task and type) ; (b) by requiring that each organizational part (or type as we would call the one weapon philosophy so prevalent in it) support itself while performing its pur- American military thinking today but so pose in the general task; and (c) by insisting counter to the lessons of military history? that the functions of purpose and support I hope not and I base my hopes on the hiskeep on their proper bearings (in relation to tory of the last decade and a half. Freedom each other) while the whole organization of action is the principle of Seapower that stays on the fleet course. landsmen find so hard to understand. The Navy by devotedly sticking to that principle One of the major military paradoxes of our time is that the U. S. Naval profession, has been comparatively ready for every unwhich has devised the task force system and expected crisis that the cold war has proused it as a tool of fast moving modern war- duced. With it, the Navy has continued to fare, has been unable to explain it or "sell" be a tool of foreign policy, its servant and it to the other services and to the American not its master.

SOME THOUGHTS ON POLARIS

When the GEORGE WASHINGTON recently

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Quarters Allowrances. It is generally agreed that there should be an increase in quarters allowances. The Air Force contends that housing rentals have increased 36 per cent, and military housing allowances should show a similar increase. An increase of about 15 per cent may be more certain of enactment into law.

Medical Care

For Retired

Dependents.

Brigadier General Floyd P. Wergeland, Medical Corps, U.S.A., director of the Dependents' Medical Care program, would like to see the program extended to cover dependents of retired personnel. When the medical care bill was considered by Congress, the House applied it to dependents of retired personnel, but the Senate eliminated this feature.

General Wergeland says that if retired dependents could have medical care in civilian hospitals and by civilian doctors, retired families would have a wider choice of retirement homes. At present too many of them, he said, are inclined to settle in communities or areas in which military installations with hospitals are located. This bill would help many retired officers who are employed in cities where Service medical facilities are not available.

An effort to obtain the advantages of this program for retired families will be made.

FREEDOM OF THE SEAS IN A COLD WAR? WHY?

Has it occurred to any of us who are supposed to understand Seapower that the inroads which the Soviets have made into the Free World in the past few years have been possible only because we have granted them the freedom of the seas that we control.

How do arms get to Egypt and Syria?

How does oil get to Cuba? Where does the gasoline come from that fuels the Soviet aircraft that were in the Congo, operating independently of the United Nations? How did Khrushchev get to the United Nations meeting?

Freedom of the seas is a Western idea, conceived for an entirely different world from that in which now live. Is it realistic to continue such a concept in a continual cold war, waged by a closed society?

It does seem time that the whole idea of freedom of the seas in today's world be reviewed by the nation and the Navy that is alone able to control those seas.

FRANCIS BACON ON SEA POWER DATE: 1615

"He that commands the sea is at great liberty, and may take as much and as little of the war as he will. Whereas those that be strongest by land are many times nevertheless in great straits."

From the essay "Of the True Greatness of Kingdom and States."

REMEMBER

The U. S. Naval Academy is the only major educational institution in the United States without a library worthy of it. Such a situation is a reflection on every alumnus.

ADMIRAL BURKE ASKS FOR AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY SPIRIT

If you can find a copy of Admiral Burke's speech before the Lotus Club of New York City, be sure to read it.

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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by Paul R. Schratz ' 3 9 THE FIRST HOMECOMING

A L U M N I NEWS FINANCIAL REPORT WHAT'S THE DOPE LAST CALL ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS CLASSIFIED SERVICES

20 22 23 62 Inside Back Cover

OFFICERS President— V. A D M . GEORGE C . DYER, U S N (Ret.) '19 (5127), Annapolis, Md.

Vice President (Eastern ADM.

Vice President (Central MR.

Area)

B . H A L L HANLON, U S N (Ret.) '21 (5953), Washington, D. C.

Area)

ROBERT G . WALDRON '19 (5059), Detroit, Mich.

Vice President (Western Area) R. ADM. O . O . KESSING, U S N (Ret.) '14 (4269), Coronado, Calif.

Executive Director— R. ADM. W . F . FITZGERALD, JR., U S N (Ret.) '21 (5912), Annapolis

TRUSTEES Superintendents

Representative—

CAPT. C . K . MILLER, U S N '39 (13484), Chief of Staff, U S N A At Large

(To serve until Spring Meeting 1961) R. A D M . W . H . BURACKER,

V. ADM. I. N. KILAND,

U S N ( R e t ) '20 (5427) R. A D M . J. D. HAYES,

U S N (Ret.) '17 (4657) R . ADM. L . A. KNISKERN,

U S N (Ret.) '24 (7428)

U S N (Ret.) '22 (6244)

(To serve until Spring Meeting 1962) R. A D M . E . M . ELLER,

R . A D M . P H I L I P N I E K U M , JR.,

U S N (Ret.) '25 (7738)

U S N (Ret.) '26 (8204)

R . A D M . F . V . H . HILLES,

M R . EDWARD W . REBARD

U S N '30 (9620)

'41 (14475)

(To serve until Spring Meeting 1963) CAPT. W . S . BUSIK,

L T . G E N C . C . JEROME,

U S N '43 (15752)

USMC (Ret.) '22 (6451)

R. ADM. E . B . FLUCKEY,

R . ADM. C . W . NIMITZ, JR.

U S N '35 (11861)

U S N (Ret.) '36 (12227) From Local Chapters

(To serve until Sp<ring Meeting 1961) CAPT. ROBERT H . WESCOTT, JR.,

U S N R 'Z7 (12754), Boston CAPT. E . K . ZITZEWITZ,

U S N R '25 (7966), Chicago CDR

T H O M A S L . MILLER, U S N R

(Ret.) '37 (12528), Connecticut CAPT. JOSEPH T . TALBERT, U S N

(Ret.) '20 (5494), Coronado MR.

DANIEL C . WILKERSON '20

U S N R '24 (7369), New York V. ADM. J O H N H . BROWN, JR.,

U S N (Ret.) '14 (4276), Phila.

MR.

WALTER F . SEEDLOCK '41

(14292), Peninsula CAPT. HAROLD H . CONNELLEY, U S N

(Ret.) '23 (6976), San Diego CAPT. EMORY D . STANLEY, JR.

(SC), U S N '35 (11894), Seattle

Detroit CAPT. HERBERT HEZLEP, JR.,

U S N R '23 (7140), Los Angeles NOVEMBER,

CAPT. P A U L W . SIEGRIST,

1960

ADM.

W . M . FECHTELER, U S N

(Ret.) '16 (4481), Wash., D. C.

With memories of another Homecoming still fresh in mind, here's a story of the first Homecoming at the Naval Academy, held way back in 1886, which may help firm up in your mind the deeper significance behind these wonderful weekends. With no athletics involved—no organized athletics, at least— the first meeting was advertised simply as a Reunion and occurred on 10 and 11 June that year, immediately after graduation ceremonies.

The U. S. Naval Academy Graduates Association called to order their first business meeting in Naval Institute Hall at 3 p.m. of graduation day, Lt. Charles Belknap '67 presiding. At 6:30 p.m. a dinner was held in the old mess hall, to which all graduates were invited. The cost of dinner was about $4 per person. The President of the Association was the oldest living graduate, RAdm. Edward Simpson, U S N ( R e t ) , Class of '46 (1846, that i s ) . At the business meeting, a temporary Constitution was adopted and a committee formed to draw up the By-laws for adoption at the next meeting.

Admiral Simpson made a most interesting address on the founding and early years of the Academy and on the function of an alumni association in "continuing to nourish the pupil" and as a "constant reminder of the debt of gratitude we owe our Academy for that aliment which nourished our intellects and fed our minds. . . . While keeping green the memory of our obligation and inciting us to repay it, . . . reunions promote social intercourse and the fraternal sentiment that should exist in the members of this one family, having a common mother.

"Our interest in our Academy is not limited as in the case of graduates of a civil college.

With them the representative character is complete in their identification with their College; it goes no farther. In our case, the Academy identifies us with the Government and we become representatives of our country. . . In our character as representatives of our country, we feel that we have its honor in our keeping. This proud consciousness is early developed, and it exercises a compelling and restraining influence upon the officer, restraining from acts unworthy of its high calling, and impelling to effort for the credit and honor of the country which he represents. . . .

"There is no nobler or stronger sentiment than that which fills the heart of the patriot; and when we appreciate the close connection between the country and the school that fitted us for its service, it seems but logical that the earnestness of the patriots love should be found in our attachment to our alma mater. Herein lies that store of energy which enables us to outbid in devotion the alumni of civil colleges; our devotion is magnified by its association with love of country."

It has been almost three-quarters of a century since these words were spoken but I doubt if they were ever spoken better for the Association. I know I can't improve on them and hence pass excerpts on to you in the original.

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THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. BALANCE SHEET As of June 30, 7960 LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Mortgage—Equitable Life Assurance Society—within one year

ASSETS Current Assets: Cash—Annapolis Banking and Trust 10,370.18 10,000.00 600.00 $ 31,061.65

Petty

892.98 1,961.50 3,294.64

Total Current Liabilities

6,274.18 2,640.04 18,586.80

Accounts Receivable—Alumni House Accounts Receivable—SHIPMATE

$

$ 6,14£

Long Term Liabilities: Mortgage—Equitable Life Assurance Society—not within one year

f 14,52f<

$ 58,562.67 Capital

Deferred Income: Prepaid Dues—1960-61—Alumni Association 1960-61—S.-iiPM.iTE LaterYears Prepaid Civilian Associates Prepaid Income Miscellaneous

Book Value Cost Depr. Res. $141,105.31 $ 56,581.28 % 84,524.03 32,334.63 15,483.08 16,851.55 12,734.19 1,364.50 11,369.69 29,934.70 27,822.01 2,112.69 680.00 224.00 456.00 16,000.00 16,000.00

Assets:

Clubroom Furniture and Fixtures Alumni House Furniture and Fixtures Equipment—College Ave. House

Total Deferred Income Reserve for Insurance—Chandelier Damage

57,825! lOCU

1

119,940.30

$232,788.83 $112,848.53

( Net Worth: General Surplus—July 1, 1959 Add: Income per Statement

Other Assets: Cash—Endowment Fund Annapolis Banking & Trust Compaily

$

820.14 286.49 500.00

ue $90,866.75)

] j J ji / J

$ 25,890.25 28,672.25 2,968.00 220.00 78.50

1,603.63

I $109,182.38 6,168.45 $115,350.83

Add; Surplus—Endowment Fund

77,228.13 14,473.79

• ;

77,856.05

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Total Net Worth

193,206'

(

93,308.55

Total Other .Assets

$271,811.52

Total Liabilities and N e t Worth

$271,811! i

Condensed Comparative Balance Sheets

Condensed Income Statement

As of June 30, 1959 and June 30, J 960

for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1960

Assets: Current Assets Capital Assets—Net Other Assets TotalAssets

Liabilities: Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Reserves Deferred Income

...:..

June SO, 1959 $62,871.71 120,277.68 65,561.92

June 30, 1960 $58,562.67 119,940.30 93,308.55

$248,711.31

$271,811.52

Increase

$

Decrease 4,309.04 337.38

$27,746.63

Decrease $ 5,432.77 $ 6.149.12 17,821.16 14,528.52 $ 3,294,64 100.00 100.00 55,699.50 57,829.00

Increase 716.35 2,129.50

$ 79,053.43 $ 78,604.64

Total

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What's The Dope W H E N E V E R

mi HillDS CAPT. LEON FREDERICK B R O W N , USNR Trustee-at-Large

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and attention give them on this occasion.

Please convey the Superintendent's appreciation to the members of your staff whose efforts contributed to the success of the weekend.

2. I would appreciate your expressing my sincere thanks to Mrs. John P . Curtis and her assistants of your Housing Committee, for the invaluable service they rendered the families and friends of our midshipmen of the Class of 1964 in obtaining nice accommodations. Numerous letters have been received complimenting the Alumni Association and its staff for their many courtesies.

J. E. HOKR

It is with deep regret the Board of Trustees announces the passing of one of its members, Leon F. Brown '16.

Brownie was born in Connecticut and appointed to the Naval Academy from that state. After his graduation in 1916 he served in the Navy until the time of his resignation in 1920. H e entered the insurance business in Los Angeles and became manager of J. B. F. Davis and Son. After a merger with the national firm of Marsh and McLennon, Brownie became Vice President of the company and manager for Southern California, Arizona and Southern Nevada. A member of the Naval Reserve, he was recalled in 1941 and served on active duty until 1949 when he retired in the rank of Captain, USNR. From that time until his passing.

Brownie was President of Service Insurance, Inc. of Annapolis.

Ever since his graduation, Brownie took an active interest in the Navy, the Naval Academy, his class, and the Alumni Association.

He is a former President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Association, and of the Annapolis Chapter. H e has also served several terms as a trustee of the national Alumni Association of which he is a former member of the House Committee and Chairman of the Business Committee. H e will be greatly missed by his fellow alumni, his classmates, and fellow trustees of the National Board.

His widow is Mrs. L. F. (Betty) Brown of 20 Southgate Ave., Annapolis, Md.

Information has been received that radio KBIG Catalina will broadcast live as Mutual network productions, the Navy games with Duke on 5 November, and with Army on 26 November. Veteran sportscaster Bill Stern and Mutual sports director Van Patrick will handle the play-by-play and commentaries both before and after each contest.

These broadcasts are parts of the "AllService Football" program which includes an Army, Navy, or Air Force Academy game each Saturday between 24 September and 26 November.

FAN MAIL

REEF POINTS WANTED

From: Chairman, Parents' Open House Weekend Committee, 1960 (Head of Mathematics Department.)

T o : RAdm. W . F. Fitzgerald, Jr., U S N (Ret.), (Executive Director, U S N A Alumni Association.)

Subj.: Parents' Open House Weekend, 1960.

1. It is my sincere pleasure to convey to you the appreciation of the Superintendent for your efforts which contributed so much to the success of the weekend. Individual parents and guardians have expressed their delight and appreciation for the arrangements

The Naval Academy Library is interested in: 1. Completing its own files of Reef Points.

2. Establishing a complete file of Reef Points for the Brigade Library which will open in the new sections of Bancroft Hall about one year from now.

Editions now lacking in the main Naval Academy Library are: All prior to 1905-1906 1924-1925 1909-1910 1925-1926 1920-1921 1931-1932 1921-1922 1933-1934 1923-1924 1957-1958

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WANTED To add to our files at Alumni House, The Alumni Association would greatly appreciate any copies of the old Registers of the former ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES. ATTENTIONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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Anyone having spare copies of the foregoing is urged to send them to Dr. Tate, the Librarian, for the main Library. Also, copies of these and other editions would be greatly appreciated for the Brigade Library.

Reef Points should be forwarded direct to ' The Librarian, U. S. Naval Academy Li- j brary, Annapolis, Md. j I N F O R M A T I O N PLEASE

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Mr. Edward A. Dieckmann, Sr., BMGC U S N (Ret.), is preparing a personality article on the late LCdr. John McCloy, USN. McCloy was one of four members of our Armed Services to be awarded two Medals of Honorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in China, 1900 and Vera Cruz, 1914. H e served aboard the USS GAL\'ESTON

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in 1905, U S S HANCOCK in 1907, U S S FLOR-

IDA at Vera Cruz in 1914 and on the USS CURLEW in the North Sea in 1919. He also i served aboard the USS NEWARK in China I

in 1900, U S S MONTEREY, schooner MANILA, gunboats ARAYAT and GARDOQUI in the "

Philippines. LCdr. McCloy retired in 1928.

He died at Leonia, New Jersey in 1945.

Anyone who served with LCdr. McCloy or has knowledge of his service is requested to write to Mr. Dieckmann at 3920 Milan St., San Diego 7, Calif.

115TH ANNIVERSARY USNA

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10 October 1960

The Superintendent ^ United States Naval Academy * Annapolis, Md. j.

The Association of Graduates, USMA, on j behalf of all West Pointers, sends congratu- n lations and greetings to our comrades in arms of the Sea Service and Marines, and to their 4 Alma Mater, upon this 115th anniversary of t the founding of the Naval Academy. The fields of friendly strife serve only to bring * closer that cooperation and understanding " so long existing between us for the enhance- j ment and defense of our Nation. Happy ,' Birthday. * A. C. MCAULIFFE

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General, U.S.A., Retired \ President A R M Y VS N A V Y G. E. COLLEGE BOWL CBS TV NETWORK Sunday, 2 7 November 1 9 6 0 See local notices f o r local times

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CORRECTION TO LIST OF A L U M N I FATHERS (Sept.-Oct. S h i p m a t e )

We regret the omission of an alumnus name from the list of Alumni Fathers of the new Plebe Class which we published in the last issue of Shipmate. Please add the following: 1936 Capt. F. A. Chenault, U S N Special Projects Office Department of the Navy Washington 25, D. C.

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Henrietta W o o d w a r d JOHNSON

Mrs. Henrietta Woodward J O H N S O N of 166 Mill St., Newport, R. I., died on 30 Sept.

1960 at Newport Hospital after a short illness.

Mrs. Johnson, widow of Capt. T H O M A S L E E J O H N S O N , was born in New York City and went to Newport after her marriage in 1906. She was active in Naval Relief Society work during the several tours of duty in Newport of her husband, who commanded the Naval Training Station from 1928 to 1930. She was a member of the Newport Historical Society, the Art Association of Newport, the Society of Colonial Dames and of Trinity Church. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ernest N. Dane of Belmont, Mass.; a son, Thomas L. Johnson, Jr. of Providence; a sister, Mrs. A. W. Bispham of Newport; 6 grandchildren and a great grandchild.

Mrs. Johnson's funeral was held on 3 Sept. in Trinity Church with burial in the graveyard of St. Columba's Chapel in Middletown.

Sec'y, Capt. E. S. Jackson, USN (Ket.) 455 Arlington Dr., Pasadena. Calif.

BRAINERD, J O H N LOWELL (LT USN) ' 5 5 , 19 Sept. ' 6 0 — a i r c r a f t accident a t sea

Elizabeth W a k e m a n MITCHELL BROOKS, W I L L I A M BORN (CAPT USN RET] ' 3 4 , 10 Sept. ' 6 0 — N o r f o l k , V a .

BROOME, BOBBY STUART (LT JG USN) ' 5 7 , 19 Sept. ' 6 0 — a i r c r a f t accident a t sea BROWN, LEON FREDERICK (CAPT USNR RET) '16, 9 Sept. ' 6 0 — U S N H A n n a p o l i s , M d .

CARL, RICHARD (LT JG USN) ' 5 8 , 3 ' 6 0 — S a n D i e g o , Calif.

Sept.

DERX, M A R T I N RICHARD (CAPT USN RET) ' 1 8 , 11 A u g . ' 6 0 — U S N H San D i e g o , Calif.

GILMORE, MORRIS DAVIES (CAPT USN RET) ' 1 1 , 2 Oct. ' 6 0 — A n n a p o l i s , M d .

KEIRAN, H U G H AUGUSTUS ROBERT ' 2 7 , 2 5 Sept. ' 6 0 — C h e l s e a , Mass.

KING, LOUIS NATHANIEL (BGEN USMC) ' 4 0 , 31 A u g . ' 6 0 — C l e v e l a n d , O h i o lACY, LINDSAY HENSLEY ' 0 3 , 11 Sept. ' 6 0 — T a m p a , Fla. LATIMER, SAMUEL E D W I N (RADM USN RET) '24, 16 Sept. ' 6 0 — U S N H Bethesda, M d .

MILLS, DANIEL CLAY ' 2 3 , 7 Sept. ' 6 0 — B e t h lehem, Pa. PHILLIPS, KEITH EUGENE ( 1 / L T USMC) ' 5 6 , 31 A u g . ' 6 0 — V e t e r a n s H o s p i t a l , M a n i l a , P. I. RALLS, ROBERT BLOUNT, JR. ' 1 4 , 17 '60—Charlottesville, V a .

Sept.

RICHARDSON, HOLDEN CHESTER (CAPT USN RET) ' 0 1 , 2 Sept. ' 6 0 — U S N H Bethesda, M d .

RICHEY, R A Y M O N D EUGENE (LT USNR) ' 4 4 , 9 Sept. ' 6 0 — L a f a y e t t e , I n d .

SCHMIDT, FRANK W H A L E N (CAPT USN RET) '20, 13 Sept. ' 6 0 — U S N H St. A l b a n s , N . Y .

WATKINS, DR. JAMES Montgomery, Ala.

HAROLD,

JR.

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WOLLESON, E D W I N A R M I N (CAPT USN RET) '06, 1 9 Sept. ' 6 0 — U S N H San D i e g o , Calif.

W O O D , JAMES ALLAN (LT JG USN) 5 8 , 12 Sept. ' 6 0 — a i r c r a f t accident a t sea N O V E M B E R ,

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We regret to announce belatedly, through K I N G RIDDLE'S thoughtfulness, that Elizabeth Wakeman MITCHELL, widow of our "BILL," passed away on 27 July 1960 at her home in Hudson Falls at the age of 75.

We understand that she was an organizer of the New York City League of Women Voters and was active for many years in New York City and State on matters of legislation for better education, better working hours for women, and similar projects.

Mrs. Mitchell is survived by 3 children: Willis Alvin Mitchell of Bay Village, Ohio; Mrs. Kirby McDonald of Massapequa Park, L. I.; and Mrs. Verner Alexander of Neshanic Station, N. J.

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Sec'y, E. Adm. J. A. Fnrer, USN (Ret.) 2101 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington 8, D C.

HOLDEN CHESTER RICHARDSON

With great sorrow we report the death of Capt. H O L D E N C. RICHARDSON, at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, on 2 Sept. 1960.

He was buried at Arlington on 7 Sept. Born in Shamokin, Pa., on 7 Dec. 1878, he graduated from the local high school in 1896 before entering the Naval Academy on 8 Sept.

1897 on appointment from the 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Naval Academy on 7 June 1901 as a Passed Naval Cadet.

His first duty assignment was on the U S S ILLINOIS followed by transfer to the U S S MASSACHUSETTS on 7 July 1901. He served on the MASSACHUSETTS in various capacities until he was detached and ordered to the Navy Yard, Boston, on 23 July 1904, preliminary to transfer to the Construction Corps and postgraduate instruction in Naval Construction at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He graduated from M I T with a Master of Science degree in May 1907 and was ordered to duty as Assistant Superintending Constructor at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. In March 1909 he was ordered to duty in the Hull Division of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, where

he remained until June 1912 when he was transferred to the Bureau of Construction and Repair, Navy Dept., Washington.

His career as an outstanding pioneer in aeronautical engineering and in naval aviation began with that assignment. He was one of a small group of officers who became a major influence in converting aeronautics from cut-and-try experimentation into an engineering science. He was also a pioneer in naval aviation and had close relationships with the Director of Naval Aviation. In order to increase his understanding of the problems of flight, he took aviation training at Pensacola and became Naval Aviator No. 13 on 12 April 1915.

During the 1912-16 period he was given many special project assignments, all of which he carried out with distinction, such as the design and construction of the first shipboard catapult, seaplane floats, flying boat hulls, and many others. His success during those early years and throughout his naval career was due to his engineering ability, his faculty for working harmoniously with others and willingness to share credit with them, his understanding of both practical flying and model basin experimentation and his genial and generous disposition. The last mentioned found expression in the name "Captain Dick" by which he became known affectionately both in and outside of the naval service.

In 1913 he was named a member of the Advisory Committee to the Smithsonian Institution's Langley Aerodynamical Laboratory, and was the first Secretary of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, 1915-1917.

In December 1916 he was transferred to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, as Construction Officer.

After Pensacola he was ordered to duty in May 1918, as the Superintending Constructor of Aircraft at the Curtiss Aeroplane Co., Buffalo, N. Y., where he played a conspicuous part in the design, construction and inspection of that company's aircraft for the Navy, particularly of the NC Class, one of which in May 1919 made the first Atlantic crossing from west to east. Lt. J. H. Towers was Commander of the Division and pilot of the NC-3, with Richardson as his co-pilot.

The NC-3 was forced down before reaching the Azores, but the NC-4 successfully completed the flight to Portugal.

In November 1919 Richardson, now a Commander, was transferred to the Naval Aircraft Factory, Philadelphia, as Chief Engineer. In October 1923 he was transferred to duty in the Bureau of Aeronautics where until 1929 he held positions of major importance, including head of the Design Division. During those 10 years, he played a highly important and constructive role in the introduction of new kinds of materials for the construction of aircraft and in the development of their power plants.

He retired from active duty in the Navy in May 1929, to become the Engineering Consultant with the Great Lakes Aircraft Corp., Cleveland, Ohio. He was recalled to active duty in the Bureau of Aeronautics in 1934 to represent the Navy Department in patent litigation arising from aircraft contracts, remaining on such duty until January 1942.

From then until April 1944 he was on areowind tunnel work under the Bureau of Ships.

His next duty was at the Naval Aircraft Material Center, Philadelphia, on patent work and other matters, where he remained until July 1946, when he was again relieved of active duty, but was recalled thereafter from time to time for short periods, mostly on aircraft patent matters. His last such duty was terminated in December 1952.

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He was awarded the Navy Cross with the citation "for distinguished service in the line of his profession as a member of the crew of the seaplane NC-3 which made a long overseas flight from Newfoundland to the vicinity of the Azores in May 1919." In addition to the Navy Cross he had the World War I Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

He was decorated also by the governments of Portugal and Italy.

He is survived by his widow, the former Diana Rawlings, living at 820 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C.; a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. John J. Newport of Lee, Mass.; a grandson, Lt. Robert Clarke Austin, USN '54; and 2 great grandchildren.

Your secretary is renewing acquaintance with the relief that comes with the last day of school; he has finished his book. Administration of the Navy Department in World War II, a slender volume of 1042 pages on which he worked a number of years, and the book has now been delivered by the Government Printing Office. He can mention the charge made by the Superintendent of Documents for the book, $6.50 a copy, as he gets no royalty from the sales.

Annie P Y E has been on a visit to her grandchildren in Coronado but returned to Washington recently where she plans to continue to make her home.

The OLIVERS have moved to Washington and are living at 2727 29th St., N.W.

Sec'y, R. Adm. A. H. Van Keuren, USN (Ret.), 8013 Aberdeen Rd. Bethesda 14, Md. LINDSAY HENSLEY LACY

It is with regret that I report the death of our classmate, LINDSAY H E N S L E Y LACY, on 11 Sept. 1960 at Tampa, Fla. Funeral services with full military honors were held at Arlington on 23 Sept. "Lucy," as we nicknamed him at the Naval Academy, resigned in 1921 and for some time gave his address in care of the Naval Attache, Rome, Italy. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Alice M. Howard, 733 Hillwood, Rte. 2, Milford, Mich.

Sec'y, Capt. Louis P. Davis, U S N (Ret.) Dresden Apt., 212S Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. G l a d y s McClung GOSS

Gladys McClung GOSS, wife of Capt.

N E L S O N H. GOSS, USN ( R e t ) , 1110 Isabella Ave., Coronado, Calif., died suddenly the evening of 1 Sept. 1960.

Mrs. Goss was a native of San Francisco, daughter of the late Maj. J. W. McClung, a Confederate veteran from Alabama. She was the granddaughter of Dr. R. Beverly Cole of Virginia, famous in early CaUfornia days as a prominent member of the San Francisco Vigilantes, renowned for his work in obstetrics and designer of numerous instruments used in that work. Dr. Cole was an early president of the American Medical Association, and was the founder of the Medical School of the University of California.

The class extends its sympathy to Nels with hopes that the future will be kind to him.

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Sec'y, V. Adm. Alexander Sharp, U S N (Ret.), 6306 Bannockburn Dr. Bethesda, Md. EDWIN ARMIN

WOLLESON

Capt. E D W I N A. W O L L E S O N , USN (Ret.), died 19 Sept. 1960 at the U. S. Naval Hospital, San Diego, Calif.

Captain Wolleson was a native of Belleville, 111. He served in Washington from 1920 to 1922 as officer in charge of the Navy Recruiting Station, and in 1924 in the Navy Bureau of Engineering.

During W W I he was Executive Officer of Mine Force Base 17 and was in command of Mine Force Bases 17 and 18 during the latter months of the war. For his performance of this duty he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Later he was in command of Mine Sweeping Division One engaged in sweeping U. S. Navy mines planted in the North Sea. Captain Wolleson leaves his widow, Daisy May, and a daughter, Katherine, both of the home address, 4192 Palmetto Way, San Diego.

Services were held in San Diego and burial was at Rosecrans National Cemetery.

11 11 Sec'y, R. Adm. Edward J. Foy, USN (Ret.) U U Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington 8. D. C. There was a gathering (of a sort) of '08 at the Navy-Villanova game in the Memorial Stadium during Homecoming Weekend. The Squidge Beardalls were there, as were the Kinkaids, the Paynes, the McKees, and the Foys, as well as 3 of our attractive widows, Eleanor James, Ruth Owen and Helen Penn.

SHORTY STRUBLE was there, too, and I am sorry to say that he had not fully recovered from a recent quite heavy stroke.

The BEARDALLs were enroute to their home in Winter Park, Fla., following a visit to their daughter and grandchildren in Maine.

Squidge was looking well and Ekiith looked even prettier than when last I saw her, which was "very."

At the Stadium I heard that the class was ably represented at the Homecoming cocktail party by a single male member, namely one T I M K E L E H E R . Tim has not been too well for several years, as those who attended the 50th Reunion will recall, but my informant, who saw him, said he looked and seemed very much better on this occasion.

Remember how wonderful it used to seem to be seated down front in the grandstand?

A mark of rank and distinction. Well, we have almost arrived in the coveted spot and I can assure you that it is a very mixed blessing! You don't see as well as you did a bit higher up and you are surrounded by friends who are anything but "spry," a sad reminder that you too are approaching the end of the life-line as well as that of the Stadium steps.

The monthly class luncheons were resumed in October after a layoff for the summer. I wish I could say that it was well attended.

It wasn't. Only a few of the "old faithfuls."

Better luck, I hope, next time and in the future. I had received—to read to the bunch —a telegram from JIMMY J A M E S bubbling over with praises for the Navy team for its performance in the Navy-Washington game. He said the Washington squad was "heavier, stronger and very fast" but that in appraising a team you "had to count from ears up as well as down." And so you do.

A fine and most interesting letter from JACK E A R L E recounting his experiences in the recent hurricane "Donna" which passed

over his place in Sarasota, Fla. Jack lives in a fancy trailer (complete with cabana and carport) in the trailer park. It has been his custom, when wanderlust struck, to hitch up and go wherever his fancy dictated. A nice idea and one which has given him and Mrs. Earle much pleasure in the past.

He says that dozens of large, long-leaf pines were uprooted and many broken in half all over the park, but that, miraculously, none fell on his trailer. The whole place was flooded and it took days to clear up the wreck. Jack says that a trailer in a park of big pines is no place to be in a hurricane and I think he has something there. So he took the better part of valor and fled to the hotel in town. It was jam-packed with kids, making bedlam and running wild all over the place for 2 days. The power failed and for some time there were no lights, no elevators, no water. Cheers for the Navy! He broke out his old. Navy-type, electric lantern which he formerly had used on his yawl and that solved the light problem for him, while the others—and there were many of them—had to resort to dim candlelight.

Those who attended the 50th Reunion will remember how very devoted Jack was to Rachel, taking her everywhere in a wheel chair. All hands commented upon his attentiveness. He writes that it has now been necessary to place her in a nursing home in Sarasota, where she remained throughout the hurricane without incident. She continues to be cheerful and courageous as she was when last we saw her. Jack, of course, sees that she gets the best of service and nursing; sees and calls her many times each day; and (as you know he would) equipped her room with an air-conditioner, a telephone beside her bed and a fine TV. Many friends visit her, including her daughter, who has moved with her family to Sarasota. She goes home twice a week for what Jack calls "the best dinner I know how to cook" or to dine out.

At these times she also visits friends. He says she is content, if not exactly happy with her lot, and I am sure he leaves nothing undone to make that the case. For a long time she was believed to be suffering from Parkinson's disease he states, but now it has been confirmed that the trouble is muscular dystrophy.

I have gone into this situation at some length, but I feel sure that the Earles' many friends in the class will be interested.

Sec'y, R. Adm. Harold C. Train, USN (Ret.), 1 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, Md. CLASS LUNCHEON

The first class luncheon of the season was held on 20 September at the Army-Navy Club. Present: Braisted, Chapline, Dessez, Hustvedt, Maddox, McCauley, Robertson and Williams.

HOMECOMING

The 1960 Homecoming was held on 23-24 September. There was a reception and dinner in Dahlgren Hall and the Mess Hall on the 23rd. The football game with Villanova on the 24th was preceded by the Alumni Assembly that morning in Mahan Hall at which Admiral Raborn, who is in charge of the P O L A R I S missile development, spoke. The following '09ers present were Howard Benson, Levin and Lucile Campbell, Vance and Marion Chapline, Hustie and Irene Hustvedt, Bob Piatt and Jeb and Fay Stuart.

J O E L B U N K L E Y has recently been elected Commodore of the Conanicut Yacht Club at Jamestown, R. I. S H I P M A T E

BEN T I L L E Y has been traveling as usual.

It is hard to keep track of him. He is now in Honolulu visiting his daughter Benita and her husband and family. One special attraction is his grandson and namesake, Benjamin Tilley Farrell.

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It is with great regret that we report the sad news of M O R R I S G I L M O R E who died quietly in his sleep on 2 Oct. 1960. Few of our class were as well known and better liked than Morris. As Secretary-Treasurer of the Naval Academy Athletic Association, he was a point of contact for all of us, and patiently and effectively listened to complaints, and did his best to find a satisfactory solution.

Starting as a plebe in the 4th Company, with ROY L E W I S as roommate, he became associated with athletics as a star member of the first lacrosse team organized in 1907-08. .\fter graduation he entered the submarine service and during World War I commanded a submarine and was awarded the Navy Cross. He continued services with submalines, both afloat and ashore, till 1929, when he was forced to retire because of physical disability. From 1933 till his retirement in 1955 he served with the Athletic Association.

During his long period in Annapolis he became very active in local affairs. For many years he was on the Board of the Annapolis Banking and Trust Company, and active in the First Presbyterian (Thurch.

Since 1955 he had been Secretary of the Annapolis Rotary Club.

Morris is survived by his widow, Anna Ritter Lackey Gilmore, three daughters, Mrs. Leo Caron of Cherry Point, N. C, Mrs. Grant Powers of Kensington, Md., Miss Barbara Gilmore of Arlington, Va., and five grandchildren.

His son, Lt. (jg) Morris D. Gilmore, Jr., was killed in the South Pacific during WW n .

Morris was buried with full military honors at the Naval Academy Cemetery on 5 October. Bieri, (^handler, Hill, King and Zimmerman assisted as pallbearers.

Anna's address is R F D # 3, Annapolis, Md.

With vacations, August was a dull month ) for news, and also for attendance at the monthly luncheon where only P E T E CYGON, CIT L O F T I N and F R A N K REYNOLDS appeared.

The N'ezv Yorker ran a "Vienna Letter" some time ago which pointed out that Ambassador P A U L FOSTER'S basement had murals painted in 1910 by a group of house â&#x20AC;˘ painters that included one Adolph Hitler! ' VAN BRANDT, I was sorry to learn, had been in the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, for an operation on his lower jaw, but ex! pected to be around again by mid-September.

Reunion data as of 26 Aug. 1960: 75 yes; 32 no; 21 maybe.

BERNHARD B I E R I asks that I correct my Shipmate note regarding his son John.

John received a year's leave and a Fulbright grant to do a research project with Prof.

Hendrick Dam of the Polytechnic Institute of Copenhagen. Professor Dam's standing in their common field is indicated by his having recently been awarded the Nobel Prize. The NOVEMBER,

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young Bieris are again home after a rewarding year in Europe.

The following representatives of '11 enjoyed the alumni reunion at Annapolis on 24 Sept.: Eloise English, Starr and Ann King, Bernhard and Elsie Bieri, Harry and Margaret Hill, Morris and Anna Gilmore, Van and Sara Brandt, Dwight and Amy Chandler and Al and Susan Zimmerman.

Peg McCord had not returned from the West Coast and thus missed her 1st reunion in many years.

The CHANDLERS, during their summer trip, came upon the KINGMANs in Yellowstone Park and had an impromptu reunion.

They also enjoyed seeing the McMILLINS on the West Coast.

P A U L FOSTER, having read in Shipmate of the HINCKLEYs' proposed Mediterranean trip, arranged to entertain them upon their arrival in Vienna. Botli he and Isabelle provided a delightful interlude in the Hinckleys' crowded schedule. Bob and Marion were also impressed with the progress made by the Austrians since their last visit 10 years ago.

Venice was their next objective.

J I M M I E GROMER's widow, Belle, died at Newport Beach, Calif., on 2 Sept. and was buried at Del Mar. Jimmie, it will be remembered, died as a Commander in 1932.

Belle subsequently married Robert Jay Barndt. PAUL BATES, who lives in Del Mar, arranged to send flowers from the class.

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Corr. Sec'y, V. Adm. G. H. Fort, U S N (Ret.), 3537 Edmunds St. Washington 7, D. C.

I am informed that the planting on either side of the entrance and continuing to the north door of the Galilee Episcopal church of Virginia Beach, Va., has been given in loving memory of Dorothy G R E E N E by a few of her many friends.

J O H N FALGE reports that DICK R O B E R T S O N has been hospitalized since 24 July at the U. S. Public Health Hospital, 15th and Lake Sts., San Francisco. However, he was well enough to spend a weekend between operations with Ethel at their Vallejo home.

He also had the information that H A N S ERTZ, while having a checkup at Letterman, finally discovered what had been troubling him for a long time. It seems that "Swede" has been a chrysanthemum fancier for years and it was discovered that he was

allergic to them. He called in his neighbors and let them have all his plants. Now he is much improved.

John further reports that S T E V E ROBINSON was headed for northern California again, still determined to catch some trout up there with flies. " S T I T C H Y " and Mary P A Y N E recently celebrated their 48th anniversary with a party at Trader Vic's in San Francisco.

"BUNNY" ABBOT is coming up from Mobile for the Army-Navy game and we will help him celebrate afterwards in Washington.

CHARLIE MASON was in town recently but due to engagements we were unable to see him. He hoped to be able to stay over for the Homecoming festivities but was unable to do so.

"CY" W A K E M A N reports their safe return from Alaska and also enclosed a nice check for the class fund.

Edythe and I returned from a very pleasant but strenuous vacation and are now resting up. (Too many one and two night stands!) We spent another delightful long weekend with J O S H and Dorothy V E N TER. While there I checked upon " T Y K E " T E N EYCK, who was trying to sit comfortably on his ditty-box, and gave him some pointers from an old experienced sitter. W e got as far north as Prospect Harbor, Me., where we dropped in to see W A R R E N SHAW. I had received a note from Warren in which he referred to "our house" and indicated "our place" on the map. The plural seemed to indicate that the sole surviving bachelor in the class had at long last succumbed to feminine wiles. But it was not so.

He lives with his brother's family at "The Sands," an old house which has been in the family for generations, on a sand beach with one of the most beautiful views along the Maine coast. Warren looked fine and still refers to his birthplace as "Baa Haabor."

From Cape May, N. J., to Maine, our route was almost identical with the path of hurricane "Donna" a short time later. However, we failed to spread the alarm, a la Paul Revere!

Josh has since reported that Donna was very rude to them. Her eye passed directly overhead, but she had been somewhat subdued over Long Island. However, in spite of his strenuous efforts, his beautiful sailboat was wrecked, but repairable. Josh, with his usual Yankee foresight, had insurance to cover.

WELCOME ABOARD When you receive orders to Annapolis, you will recall from your Academy days the beauty of the background scenery which you are soon to face. Coming back as an officer, you will find many friends both old and new, within and without the walls. We sincerely hope that we can be numbered among the new friends who will serve you.

In the field of banking, we offer every facility and we strive to maintain a friendly atmosphere. Write ahead if you wish and set up your account with us. If you should need help outside of banking, perhaps Captain Charles D. Beaumont, USN Ret., one of our Directors can assist you.

We hope your tour here will be a happy one and in the words of the traditional Navy greeting, "Welcome Aboard."

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game and Jupp's party on the 24th. Chub, remember your midnight swim at our 45th?

CASSARD writes, "Enjoyed the 1913 'All Hands' bulletin. Give my best to all of 1913."

D I L L I N G H A M says he regrets he could not be down for Homecoming, but "press of business prevents. However business is good which we always prefer."

GRAY tells me, "My son Kenneth and family with 2 daughters, and my sons Bob and Bill visited a friend's ranch during deer season and bagged 7 bucks (deer not $ ) , and each daughter got one. I followed along but couldn't cover the hills like the boys. The latch string is out for any of our class who may be coming this way."

H A Z E L T I N E writes, "Reggie Venable had a grand party at the Bohemian Club a couple of months ago and Hattie Hatch and wife and my wife and I had a BIG time."

(Hazy and ERIC Z E M K E have also tried to keep me informed about Robbie Robinson's progress, which I appreciate. I have now received a note from Robbie—see below.)

H E L M I C K sends word, "Now in Germany with my daughter and family. Leah and I plan to get home early in November.

Will attend November luncheon in D. C." PILLSBURY and Pat tell me, "Wending our way slowly through France and enjoying it. Next Spain and Portugal. We both send our very best to all of 1913."

ROBINSON writes, '"I am glad to report (25 Sept.) that I expect to get home soon.

I have a long way to go but it will be grand Corr. Sec'y, Paul D. Sleeper to get out after 5 months in the hospital.

7120 Fairfax Rd., Bethesda 14, Md. RED RUBLE and Eric Zemke have been Classmates at our '13 September D. C. wonderful about coming to see me. I enluncheon were Cochran, Craven, Glenn Davis, joyed the 'All Hands' bulletin very much.

Hall, Hill, Doug Jones, Jakey Lee, Wally Had actually expected to come east for this Vaill and Sleeper. Those attending our lunch year's Homecoming. Also, thanks a lot for on 23 September were Abbott, Hill, Joe your letter." After I heard he was in the Hoffman, Jupp, Jones, Lee, Palmer, Reiniger, hospital—(I didn't hear until about August Tom Searles and Sleeper. It was especially —who let me down?) I of course wrote him grand to have with us Ralph Vaill from a letter as the corresponding secretary "writChicago, Hoffman and Searles from Phila- ing member" of our class. P L E A S E keep me delphia, Reiniger who is usually out of town, informed when any of our grand bunch of mavericks is really laid up. I'll write enand of course our fine Annapolis group of Hill, Jupp and Palmer. Mrs. F. J. Valentine couragement and best wishes and good luck was also at the Navy-Villanova game on 24 from all of us, if I may?

September, as were Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. VANVALZAH—As some of you may Searles. BILL and Francine J U P P gave a know, P E T E had a stroke some time ago. fine cocktail party for all classmates and their His wife writes, "Pete always enjoys the guests after the football game against Villa- news of his longtime friends and classmates nova. Everyone enjoyed it. of '13 in Shipmate and also your occasional Did you know that the words of the song special bulletins to 'All Hands.' Keep it up."

"Click With Dick," the Nixon for President (You know, when you are laid up, nothing Republican Campaign Song 1960, were writ- helps as much as to hear from someone you ten by Olivia Hoffman who is the wife of have known over 50 years. I know Pete would our fine classmate, J O E H O F F M A N ? She enjoy hearing from all of '13.) has written many poems which have been Thanks Reggie and Eric for keeping me published and we all should be proud of her informed about Robbie's progress. Your kind accompli shments. of notes help me do a better job. Good luck Fine contributions to our Class Fund have to you both. been received from LLOYD GRAY, In September I was laid up for a while "HAZY" H A Z E L T I N E and "REGGIE" with one of these virus colds. However I V E N A B L E . Thanks a lot for 1913. got out of bed one day when my wife told me a classmate wanted to talk to me. Our CHANGES OF ADDRESS Class President, "DUBY" DuBOSE, was F. W. Dillingham to c/o Watson, Kris- on the phone and wanted me to have lunch teller & Swift, 261 Broadway, New York 7, with him here in D. C. as he was just passN. Y.; P. P. Powell to Towers Apt., 2401 ing through. I told him my situation and Cathedral Ave., Washington, D. C.; T. M. he came out to my home to visit. It was deSearles to 18 W. Chelten Ave., Suite 1110, lightful to see him. His and my first idea Philadelphia 44, P a . ; H. C. VanValzah to is, "How can we make our 50th the best 37 Tintern Ave., Ape. 7, Toorak, Victoria, ever, in 1963?" We are really working on it.

Bill Jupp is getting the dope from Annapolis.

Australia; Mrs. N. H. Geisenhoff (Pearl) to 405 2nd Ave., San Francisco, (Dalif.; Mrs. Carvel Hall will be as of old times by then (see Sept.-Oct. issue of Shipmate). P L A N H. B. Page (Frances) to c/o Mrs. D. H. FOR I T N O W . More dope later.

Blair, 225 S. Pitt St., Alexandria, Va. A U S T I N sent word that he was distressed Cdr. W I L L I A M MASEK, U S N ( R e t ) , to miss the D. C. luncheon of 23 Sept., the visited his son, wife and three children at The Reunion at Annapolis was again very successful. The following classmates and their ladies were at the reception and dinner: Buckmasters, Perlmans, Weems, Wentworths, DeLanys, Lavenders, Forts and Margaret Hall.

The BUCKMASTERs, after a very successful season with his lobster pots in Maine, were staying with his daughter and her husband. Captain Mini, the new Commandant of Midshipmen, so Buck was pretty sure not to "hit the Pap" over the weekend.

The BISCHOFFs were at the football game. H e had had another recent bout with the medicos at Bethesda and did not quite feel equal to the strenuous Friday affair in addition to the game.

At the Reunion I talked to several classmates about our SOth, which is not so far away. All hands with whom I talked agreed with me that we should follow the example set by 1910 and 1911 and have it in Annapolis the first part of May, thereby avoiding competition with the many reunions being held by the younger classes at Homecoming, and also the hectic goings on during June Week.

This would give us the center of the stage so to speak, and also make reservations more readily available. While there is no hurry, give this some thought, and plan to be there.

A class bulletin on this subject will be sent out in due time.

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Helensburgh, Scotland, in September. While there, he attended the Highland Games at Oban. Cdr. Masek, Jr., U S N , is serving with the British Submarine squadron based with H.M.S. ADAMANT.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Manry, USN (Ret.) 208 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. West Coast Corr. Sec'y, R. Adm. 0 . 0.

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ROBERT BLOUNT RALLS, JR.

It is with much regret that I have to announce the death of our fine classmate, " R O O S T E R BILL" RALLS who died on 17 Sept. 1960 in Charlottesville, Va., where he had made his home since his retirement from his law business a few years ago.

"Rooster Bill" had his first name changed, legally, from Oscar to Robert some time ago.

Flowers were sent to the funeral in the name of our class. Unfortunately no members of the class live in that area; therefore none of us was able to be present for the funeral.

DEDICATION OF OUR CLASS MEMORIAL

I only wish that all of you could have been present for this occasion the morning of Saturday, 24 Sept. The Superintendent, Rear Admiral John F. Davidson, USN, was most cooperative, and all of his staff "went to town" for us and made it a great success.

I will send you more details in a class bulletin which will be sent out soon.

Most of the credit should be given to DON ROYCE for his efforts in making our memorial such a success, a dream of his come • true, and it should be appreciated by all of : us. He has put our Class of 1914 in the foreground and "on the map" on the Naval .

Academy grounds. It is a very useful installation there, conspicuously placed, and I have heard many commendatory remarks from the midshipmen who have taken advantage of the drinking privilege (water only!) at our memorial fountain (4 bubblers, above each of which is a plaque containing information of important historic value).

Our distinguished guests on this occasion were Edith ROOKS and her family. Admiral Thomas C. Hart, Commander in Chief of the Asiatic Fleet at the time the HOUSTON went down, and Mrs. Hart, and two officer survivors of the HOUSTON and their wives.

Captains R. F. Fulton and Harlan G. Kirk- " Patrick '36. W e invited all of the officer survivors of the HOUSTON to be with us but the

only ones who could be with us here are those mentioned above. W e were very happy • to have Mrs. Richard H. Gingras with us.

Her husband was Engineer Officer of the ' HOUSTON and went down with the ship at ^ the time of her tragic end. Mr. Presby of ' Presby-Leland, Inc., of New York and Mrs. t Presby, whose company designed the memorial, were also present. % One of the highlights of the ceremony was % to have with us Rear Admiral John F. David- r, son who accepted the memorial in behalf of i the Academy. ^ Members of the class who were present ! were the Beards, Carey, ConoUys, Davises, i Doyles, Jalberts, Maurys, R. H., Perrys, ; Redmans, Royces, Spanagels, and Wills.

Three other classmates had planned to come j but had to cancel their plans due to circum- i stances beyond their control. They were the j Christians, Stengels and Truesdells. i; Widows who attended were Betty Boak, Mary Lee Callahan and her family, Dorothy Dugger, Dorothy Killmaster, Josephine Ferrell, Kitty Latimore, Miriam Slingluff, Peggy Thomas and Anne Wilson. ' I am sure that it is a great satisfaction I to all of you to know that almost 100% re- ' S H I P M ATE

sponded to Don Royce's appeal to contribute to this fine memorial. Three of them were not contacted due to wrong addresses.

I know you will also feel gratified to learn that although none of the widows of the class were solicited for funds, Don received contributions from at least 15 of them.

And finally I would like all members of the class to know that all of us are indebted to Donald Royce, head of the Class Memorial Committee, and to our Class President, RALPH D A V I S , for all that was done by them as well as the other members of the Memorial Committee, GARY, CONOLLY, MARTIN and MAURY. "To Old Fourteen once more."

BOB MAURY

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Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, Md. Asst. Sec'y, LGen. P. A. del Valle, USMC (Ret.), 41 Cornhill St., Annapolis, Md.

At Homecoming this year the B I L L GRANATs, H O M E R GRAFs, SCOTT BAKER and ROY H O R N were at the Friday night cocktail party and dinner. In the stands at the football game were the Grafs, the Hennings, Scott Baker, Roy Horn and tiie S. B. Clarks with their family in force.

The scouts report that Roy Horn looks young and debonair since he retired.

The Scott Bakers visited Washington in early October. On the Saturday of Navy's victory over Washington IS to 14 the following Himky Dunks were gathered at the Homer Grafs': Bakers, Granats, Marshalls, Smalls, Strubles and Helen Mahoney.

The SAM J E N K I N s e s have gone to Spain to stay until next spring. Their address is Villa Janine, Montemar, Torremolinos, Mal a ^ Spain.

The G L E N N E A S T O N s , who spent the summer in Maine, have returned to Americus, Ga. The H U N T O O N s left in September for the West Coast to take an ocean trip out of San Francisco for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. They expect to return home about Christmas.

In August the GROT W O O D s left Maui in the 50th State for a trip to the 49th State.

They spent 8 days in the Katmai National Monument and wrote that the rainbow trout fishing, scenery and weather were grand.

They strongly recommend Alaska for a vacation.

P. M. R H E A was ill in Bethesda until March when he was able to drive home to Fayetteville. P. M. says that the "slow down" the doctor ordered is a real problern.

The Rheas hope to spend the winter in California. Best wishes for a strong recovery P. M. The MACKEY LEWISes are planning a freighter trip to Hong Kong and Japan.

TOM P E Y T O N had been feeling badly and gave up plans to attend the Reunion. At the last minute he decided to attend, and enjoyed every minute of it. After the Reunion, he went to Bethesda for a check-up and received some treatment. H e now writes that he is feeling fine in every way.

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San Diego 3, Calif.

LEON FREDERICK BROWN

On Friday, 9 Sept. 1960 Brownie passed away at the Naval Hospital at Annapolis.

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He developed a stomach hemorrhage earlier in the week and went into a coma from which he couldn't successfully rally. The funeral services were held in the Chapel and Brownie was taken to his last resting place in the Naval Academy Cemetery on the 13th.

We will really miss him. In his quiet and good-natured way he did many things to keep the bonds of class friendships alive, and he always carried a big part of the load in connection with the arrangements for Homecoming and our Reunions. Also, he was faithful about collecting and writing up bits of information about the movements and doings of our classmates in Shipmate. We all offer Betty our heartfelt sympathy and condolences.

Brownie was always the sparkplug for the class dinners after Homecoming, and we here in this area felt that it couldn't be a merry party with Brownie's death so fresh in mind, so we cancelled it.

Betty Brown is going to stay on in Annapolis so we will have her with us when we gather for the big Reunion in 1961.

Bill Granat '15 reports that he saw BILL S C H O T T in Germany and that he is the same old irrepressible Bill. Here's hoping that he will find some excuse to be in this part of the world when we have our Reunion in 1961.

ROBERT B .

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BUNNY COCHRANE The following announcement is quoted for your information: Mr. Peter "Thompson Abell announces the marriage of his mother, Mrs. Cecil Thompson Abell, to Capt. J O H N M E L B O U R N E BLOOM on 3 Sept. 1960 at Saratoga, Calif. At home, Bella Vista Ave., Saratoga. Congratulations, John! Our very best wishes for you and your bride.

S H O R T Y SAUER continues under the doctor's care, who has permitted him to stay at home, but permits no outside activities.

His condition is reported to be improving but it will probably be November before he is back in circulation.

The San Diego '16ers and '17ers gathered at the Admiral Kidd Club on 15 Sept. for another near 100% turnout to begin our fall activities. Luncheon dates for the rest of 1960 were set and are as follows: Tuesday, 18 Oct. at the Admiral Kidd Club; Wednesday, 16 Nov. at the La Jolla Tennis Club with W A L T E R BORDEN, host; Thursday, 15 Dec. our Christmas Party in the Submarine Room, Admiral Kidd Club. A

hearty welcome is extended to any '16-'17er who may be in the southland on those dates.

The unpredictable prelims preceded the luncheon as per custom and were an unusually active affair. Competition to reach the winners' circle was keen and unusual in that all of the distinguished victors, less one, were La Jollans. Sock McGinnis, who seldom gets caught, led the victory parade with Walter Borden, Spike Fahrion and our champ of champs Merrill Comstock winning in successive battles. Then as the last contest for the day was called, Ing Kiland romped home ahead of the La Jolla pack by a nose to put Coronado on the map for the day. If it were not for the great support given Ing by Chippo Rogers and Count Grassie, he could not have won. Speaking of Merrill and his championship, this meeting is the 7th straight month that he has been a winner.

Before our luncheon, the sad news of the sudden death of L. F. B R O W N was announced. None of us had any inkling that Brownie was not well. All hands here extend their heartfelt sympathy to Betty in_ her great loss. Brownie will be greatly missed by us all.

It was good to have CHUCK E M E R S O N with us for the luncheon. Chuck is back_ at State this year â&#x20AC;˘ teaching math and looking out for the ROTC unit. JACK T E R H U N E is also back at State this year teaching chemistry but couldn't make the luncheon due to "Registration" duty. The luncheon as usual was tempting and served in the customary pleasant and efficient manner. Besides those already mentioned the following attended: Benson, Carrington, Cochrane, Holmes, Jenkins, Loventhal, Price, Root, Walter Webb and Wessell.

As we were about to send this along, the following dope came in about R E D KEADY's son, Peter: Mrs. Clifton Reynolds Montgomery requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Elizabeth to Mr. Peter Keady on Saturday, the Sth of October at twelve o'clock. Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Portola Valley, Calii.

Congratulations Peter! Our very best to you and Beth.

EAST COAST

ROBERT B. CARNEY There was a fairly good gathering of the '16 clan at Homecoming. We all had fun milling around at the big reception in the Armory, and we filled up nearly 3 tables when they piped to chow in the Mess Hall.

The turnout included George and Phebe Hussey, Bill and Teddie Kitts, Gib and Mabel Hoover, Swede and Jean Carlson, Mick and

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Grace Carney, Pete Merwin and his gal, the Dutch Reinburgs, the Greham Halpines, the Sec'y R. Adm. E . E . Duvall, U S N (Ret ) Jimmies Comptons, Johnnie Carson, George Apt. 755-B, T h e Westchester, Chapline, the Count Berkeys, Erny and W a s h i n g t o n 16, D. C. Gladys Earnhardt and Bill Fechteler.

PEYTON HARRISON JIM S T E E L E and Erma were trying to From the Honolulu Star-Bulletin of 8 wrap up last minute preparations for their trip to Europe and couldn't make it. They Aug. 1960 we have information regarding the death of RAdm. P E Y T O N HARRIsailed on the EXCALIBUR on 30 Sept. for a tour around the Mediterranean, and there SON, U S N ( R e t ) . He passed away on 7 should be some pretty good stories to listen Aug. at the Central Maui Memorial Hospital as the result of a heart ailment. to when they get back.

We have not yet settled who is going to Peyton joined the firm of Alexander and do this Corresponding Secretary job, now Baldwin in 1929 and returned to the naval that Brownie is no longer with us to steer service during W W II and retired in 1949. it. We really need someone who lives in He was awarded the Legion of Merit for Annapolis and we East Coasters are hoping outstanding service against the Japanese and that perhaps GREHAM H A L P I N E can see was commended for his service in the Aleuhis way clear to do the job. In any event, tians. In recent years Harrison was naval we will let you know when we know some- aide to former Governor Ingram Stainback thing ourselves. and later was Director of the Hawaii AeroLate Flash: Capt. C. Greham Halpine, nautics Commission. Later, he served in an U S N (Ret.), 1 Taney Ave., Annapolis, Md., executive capacity with the Aloha Air Lines has taken over as corresponding secretary and a travel agency. He is survived by 2 for '16. Please send material for the class daughters: Eve Harrison at Makawao; Mrs. Lorna Joan Papaanen of Tulsa, Okla.; and column to him at the above address. a son, Peyton, Jr., a recent Yale graduate now studying at the University of Mexico.

that division. His retirement brings to an end a career of more than 43 years' service to the steel industry of which the past 32 years have been with the Sheffield Division.

During W W I Dutch served in the American Expeditionary Forces in France as an officer in the U. S. Army 6th Field Artillery, First Division. He was decorated with the Silver Star, Purple Heart with palm and the Croix de Guerre. Just prior to his retirement 2 surprise banquets were given for Dutch with many fine tributes to his loyalty, steadfastness, and devotion to duty. Perhaps it all could be summed up by quoting from the Ladle, an Armco trade journal, as follows: "The people of Sand Springs Works have faced some pretty tough assignments in years gone by, but perhaps none was as difficult as their recent task of saying goodbye to the retiring leader, Works Manager F. A. Westphal."

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Sec'y, R. Adm. R. A . Dierdorff, U S N (Ret.). 34 Randall St., Annapolis, Md.

Three Class Memorials, completed shortly before June Week, were illustrated in the MARTIN RICHARD DERX June-July Shipmate. Their dedication cereSec'y, Capt. J . G. M. Stone, U S N R (Ret.) monies, Friday afternoon, 23 Sept., high248 King George St., Annapolis, Md Capt. MARTIN R. DERX also died of a heart attack; he passed away at the Naval lighted '19's Homecoming Weekend. In addiWARD, C. O.—On 2 June Cap and Dr. Hospital, San Diego, Calif. Derx left the tion to the class, they were attended by a Molly Radford were married in Santa Fe. Navy in June, 1939, but was recalled almost large number of class friends, the SuperinThe new Mrs. Ward was director of geron- immediately. He was appointed Port Direc- tendent, RAdm. John F. Davidson, and Mrs. tology for the Dept. of Public Health of New tor of the 14th Naval District at Pearl Har- Davidson and the Commandant, Capt. James Mexico. They are staying in Santa Fe for bor on 7 Dec. 1941, which post he held until H. Mini, and Mrs. Mini. the time being but intend to travel exten- after the war and for which service he was At Class Chairman GEORGE DYER's sively later—so don't be surprised if you see awarded the Legion of Merit. Several years call, we assembled near the front of the Main Cap's kiddy car drive up to your door. We after the war Martin retired and for a time Chapel where the Bishop's Chair stood. Its welcome Molly to the class. taught in public schools in California. beautiful needlepoint back was worked by BIGELOW—ANSON's widow, Josephine, He is survived by his widow, Genevieve, Mrs. John L. Reynolds. Chaplain James W. has set up "The Anson A. Bigelow Memorial at Coronado; a daughter, Mrs. Fred Ewing Kelly's Invocation accorded it well-deserved Scholarship." The income from the fund will of Newport, R. I.; 2 brothers, Jesse, of Wil- recognition. provide scholarships to men and women of The beautiful statue of the Christ, "Come mington, Del., and Edward, of 901 Spring Palm Beach County for graduate study, prefSt., Silver Spring, Md.; and 1 nephew and Unto Me," looks down on the Chapel from erence to be given candidates who have served 4 grandchildren. its niche high in the balcony of the "new" in the U. S. Navy, Marine Corps or Coast (1940) nave. Replica of a famous one in the Guard, or whose family is associated with Protestant Cathedral, Copenhagen, it was We have had a note from " M U R P H Y " carved in Oberammergau, Germany, and one of these services.

In sending along this news Elise SKYL- JACOBS who reported his new address as given by Nell S T E V E N S in memory of her STEAD points out that there is a vast need follows: 6208 Brown Ave., Baltimore, Md. husband, our "STEVE." Chaplain Henry H. S. CORBETT also writes that as a J. Rotrige offered the Prayer of Dedication for scholarships for Navy and M. C. juniors and that BuPers is set up to inform pro- result of a new street numbering system his while Chaplain Kelly unveiled its base. On spective donors both as to the particular need address is now 1727 Second St., Livermore, this pedestal is carved the title, and below it, "In Memory of Vice Admiral LesHe and the method for setting up foundations. Calif.

Clark Stevens by Mrs. Leslie Clark Stevens."

We are indebted to Nell BANNERMAN HOMECOMING for writing in her latest news. Nell has The Services for the Class Memorial WinThe Friday reception in the Armory was leased her home, "Graenell," in Beaufort, dow in St. Andrew's Chapel were opened delightful and the following dinner in the S. C , and as of 26 Sept. has moved to by tlie Responsive Reading of the 23d Psalm.

Mess Hall was excellent and well served. Charleston where her new address will be After George Dyer's brief remarks about the 1 8 ^ Savage St., which she describes as an Window, Chaplain Kelly offered the Prayer After the game Saturday those of the class ivhose energy was unabated repaired to 248 attractive garden house. of Dedication. We then sang one stanza of King George for high tea. Present were the We have had a nice note from Genevieve "America," the Hymn of Dedication. The Austins, Bradys, Calhouns, Campbells, Len C. DERX acknowledging the flowers the Benediction was given by Chaplain Rotrige.

Doughty, Gregorys, Hark Harky and his class sent in memory of M A R T I N who died nephew Steve (Sid '21's son), Headlees, on 11 Aug. 1960.

HOMECOMING Kellys, Nobles, Parks, Smalls and the host From a clipping taken from a California Thirty-seven '19ers enjoyed the Friday and hostess. For added joy Adelaide Fullin- paper we learned of the recent death of Mrs. wider and Elise Skylstead. Others present Virginia Rogers and of her burial in Rose- night festivities in Dahlgren and the Mess were the Joe Hoffmans '13, Calvert Carey crans National Cemetery. She is survived Halls. These included Miriam Bryant, the '14 and daughter Jane, the Willard Kitts '16, by her husband, Cdr. J O H N W. ROGERS, Callaghans, Coneys and Maud Crichton; the von Heimburgs '19 and Mirba Bryant '19 USN (Ret.), and a daughter. The latest Demarests, Dierdorffs, Dyers, Hills, Holloways, Jennings and Earle Kincaid; Henriand Claire Valentine '13. address we have is P. O. Box 323, Apple etta King, the Lambs, Schaeffers, Settles DAVIS—WARD and Kay had intended Valley, Calif. and Nell Stevens; Tomb Sullivan, the von being here but had to cancel as did T E X A special letter regarding the replenish- Heimburgs, Bob Waldron, the Whiteheads, and Janie ROGERS. Tex is just out of ment of class funds has been sent out to all Willenbuchers and the Wynkoops. Louis and Bethesda after a successful operation—not classmates. Please read it carefully. A reFlorence Pelzman brought Al Staudt to the serious—but has to take it easy for a week sponse, as soon as possible, will be greatly Dedication but they were unable to remain or so. As of 1 Oct. he is up and about and appreciated. for dinner.

Janie reports is doing splendidly.

Effective 1 July 1960 our esteemed classHigh point of Saturday was the delightR A W L I N G S — P I E PARK reports that mate F. A. " D U T C H " W E S T P H A L re- ful class party given by H A R R Y and Betsy RIM is in U S N H Norfolk, but has no fur- tired as manager of the Sand Springs, Okla., R O C H E S T E R at Alumni House after the ther information about how Rim is making works of the Sheffield Division, Armco Steel game. In addition to those here Friday, I out.

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or this pleasant party: the Finks, Steins, Virginia Kincaid, the Reads, Dopey Greer and Chauncey Camp, fresh from Mississippi.

The class appreciates very much the generous hospitality of Harry and Betsy.

marriage ceremony and a reception followed at the home of the bride's parents, Capt. and Mrs. J O H N BAILEY LONGSTAFF, USN (Ret).

Mrs. Thompson is a graduate of Oak Grove School, Mount Holyoke College and MISCELLANEOUS NEWS the Harvard-Radcliffe Program in Business FROM HERE AND THERE Administration. Mr. Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Thompson of Amherst, JOHN R E Y N O L D S ' interesting letter of is a graduate of Wilbraham Academy and 19 Sept. carried his and Ted's greetings from CLASS LUNCHEON Colgate University. After the wedding trip Luxenibourg. He is representing North Since '19 hadn't gotten together since Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will live in Amherst.

American Van Lines Europe which has its Barbara Curtis of Annapolis, widow of central offices there. Their address is 14 Rue Homecoming, we naturally had one of our de Cre'cy, Luxembourg Villa, Luxembourg. largest class luncheons of the year on 4 Oct. J O H N N I E CURTIS, announces the marTheir house with its flower gardens and yard In order of their appearance, DuVal, Dier- riage of their son, Edward B. Curtis, to Miss in the back reminds them of Annapolis, dorff, Schoeffel, Dyer, Thurber, Slocum, Christine L. Johnsen, daughter of Mr. and Charleston or Savannah. The local 200-volt, Cochran, Kincaid, Wisenbaker, Pelzman, Mrs. Norman L. Johnsen of Woodsville, Camp, Greer, Fink, Schildhauer and Willen- N. H., on 10 Sept. 1960. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis 50-cycle current poses some problems for their American appliances, but they find the bucher were tliere. Dulany and I returned are residing in Cambridge, Mass., where the Grand Duchy rich historically and pleasant to Crabtown to find that we had just be- groom is completing work for his Ph.D. at come grandparents again, Ross Jr. and Mary Harvard. to live in.

Dulany's 6th child and 5th daughter. Ross DAN W I L K E R S O N , recently retired CARL FINK's father, Mr. James T. Fink, Ainsworth, I I I will have to be on his toes from the Engineering Staff of General Modied in Washington, D. C , on 18 Aug., aged to handle all those women! tors, has been appointed by the Secretary of almost 91. Mr. Fink had a number of friends Commerce to be a member of the Secretary's in our class who join in their sympathy to WEDDING Patent Office Advisory Committee. Dan is Carl in his loss.

On Saturday, Sept. 10 Miss Katherine pulling up his Detroit roots and will estabMarcia S C H O E F F E L has been in Europe Elizabeth Tribby, daughter of Mrs. Herbert lish his residence in the Washington area since early September. While abroad she Davis Tribby and the late Mr. Tribby, Chevy in the spring. has seen son Lt. Peter Schoeffel '54, who is Chase, Md., was married to 1st Lt. Allen InTOMMY ROBBINS has taken over the attached to the carrier INTREPID. She exgram Price, Jr., USMC, son of Capt. AL- Potomac River Naval Command and moved pected to return in time for Election Day. LEN INGRAM PRICE, U S N (Ret.), and into historic Tingey House at the Naval BOB and Adelaide W A L D R O N enjoyed Mrs. Price, Chevy Chase, Md., at All Saints Weapons Plant. Since the retirement of a pleasant cruise to Alaska in early Sept. Episcopal Church. The reception was held H O P P Y H O P W O O D on 31 Aug., Tommy at the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel in Wash- is the Navy's Number One plank owner and on the PRINCESS LOUISE. From Skagway they went to Lake Bennett via the famous ington. the only one of our class on the active list.

White Horse and Yukon narrow-gage railMrs. Price graduated from Holton-Arms, A short time ago the Daggetts and Sabaroad which parallels the Klondike Trail of studied ballet in New York and attended '98. Bob, Central Area V.P. of the Alumni Bard College at Annandale-on-Hudson and lots each received a postcard from the West Association, was in Annapolis for its Sep- New York University. She was presented to Coast signed by Paul and Frances Schubert, Dick and Betty Morse, Tommy and Flora tember meeting and for Homecoming. capital society at a tea dance on June 18th Cox and Carroll and Peg Bonney. On the We are doing our fall housecleaning at at the Sheraton-Carlton. She was the New reverse side of the card was an aerial view 34 Randall under guise of "Open House" York Princess for the All America Rose Se- of Alcatraz Island and the notation "Having on 7 Oct. for Annapolis's "Heritage Week.'' lections in June also. She was the first debu- a wonderful timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wish you were here."

Valentine Welch and Nellie Stevens are to tante of the season to marry.

Shortly thereafter the SABALOTS received assist Dulany as hostesses. After the unacLieutenant Price was graduated from Bul- another card from the SCHUBERTs and customed "reddin' up" of my Editorial Office lis School before entering the Naval Acad- COXes postmarked GreybuU, Wyo. Does alias "The Sulk Room," I won't be able to emy. He was formerly attached to the Second this mean that the Coxes and Schuberts find anything for at least a month.

Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North managed to escape from the grim prison?

Sighted P I G G I E J O N E S , fresh-returned Carolina and is now attached to the Com- This information is passed on to the class as many will be pleased to know that the from Seattle and the Navy-Huskie game on munication School at Quantico, Virginia. law has finally caught up with this quartet.

4 Oct. He said his blood pressure still hadn't Our sympathy to the wives. gotten back to normal.

I have a spare copy of our Lucky Bag Sec'y, Capt. John P . Crowe, Jr., U S N thanks to Mrs. Edward H. Doolin, widow (Ret.), 4431 Volta PI., N.W. Washington 7, D . C. of Cdr. Jerry Doolin '20.

1961 REGISTER OF ALUMNI The brochure from Duke University Press FRANK WHALEN SCHMIDT The 1961 edition of the R E G I S T E R O F about W A L T E R ANSEL's forthcoming A L U M N I of the United States Naval We regret to report the death of F R A N K book. Hitler Confronts England, which comes Academy will be ready for distribution out in late Oct., contains the interesting news S C H M I D T at the Naval Hospital, St. Alon 1 December, 1960. that "At present he is working on Hitler's bans, N. Y., on 19 Sept. 1960. After cremaThis edition is N E W in format and N E W confrontation of England in the Mediter- tion, Frank's ashes were strewn at sea. in content. The biographical information ranean, centering on Crete." He left for Frank had served in submarines early in in the class section has been expanded to Europe in mid-Sept, to be there until some his career and was engaged in escort duty include both duty (or business) and home time next spring. Eleanor will join him later. early in W W II. In 1943 he had commanded addresses where known, officer designators Destroyer Escort Division Eleven and saw Happy to learn from BOB and Sylvia and special qualifications. Two new secNELSON'S letter of 3 Oct. that 1121 Avo- action in the Pacific. Frank was Director tions have been added: a geographical cado Isle, Ft. Lauderdale, rode out hurri- of Training for the Third Naval District section and a listing of non-Naval Acadcanes Donna and Florence unscathed. Sylvia from 1945 until his retirement in 1948 when emy flag officers, active and retired, line he entered private industry.

For the last writes, "Donna was scary because we sat and staff corps with addresses. ORDER behind the storm shutters and watched what several years, he was an engineer for the NOW! New York City Board of Education.

Frank was happening at Marathon, etc., on T V P R I C E : $3.00 was a very popular classmate and shipmate, thinking we would get it next." She adds, "We broke the heat record in July, almost one who loved the Navy and all it represents. broke the rain record in Aug. and we D I D Surviving are his widow, Ida Heekin The U.S.N.A. Alumni Association Schmidt, and 2 brothers, Arthur E. Schmidt break the rain record for Sept. I'm sick Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. and John W. B. Schmidt.

The class extends and tired of records."

Here is my check for $3.00, please send its heartfelt condolences to them in their beme the 1961 R E G I S T E R O F ALUMNI. In answer to my query as to P O P OLDS' reavement. new address of 8909 Bowling Green Dr., La Mesa, Calif., he replies, "Nope, we didn't Name move anywhere. W e have a new freeway WEDDINGS below our place. Previous to its construction The marriage of Jean Owen Longstaff and Address we had 2 private roads leading into our Perry Allen Thompson took place Saturday, ranch. The freeway took one of them and 1 Oct. 1960 at Grace Church in Amherst. gave us an access road in its place called The Rev. Richard S. Knight performed the Bowling Green Drive. So I moved my mailbox onto the edge of our property and now have to go only half as far for the mail."

DON KING is on a business trip to India and is expected back some time in Oct. Henrietta stayed with us over Homecoming.

Thanks to her and Dulany sending me to bed while they settled global affairs, I survived the festivities reasonably well.

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Seriously, our northern California scribe, CARROLL BONNEY, has filed a report on the recent trek of TOMMY and Flora COX across the continent from their Rochester base. They eventually reached the San Francisco Bay area by way of Shell, Wyo., where Paul and Frances Schubert joined them. Carroll says the navigation was somewhat roundabout but they finally sighted the Golden Gate through the fog. To celebrate the occasion and welcome the visiting firemen, DICK and Betty M O R S E assembled a group of the local braves and squaws, including Carroll and Peg Bonney, S H O R T Y and Margo BALLREIGH, WALLY and Aloha DOWD, H A R O L D and Betty P A R K E R . When last seen in the early hours, the wagon train was headed back towards Rochester via Reno (to replenish the coffers) and Shell, Wyo., to drop off the Schuberts.

P O P P E R R Y sold his last mule and with Anne went to Rome for the Olympic games and particularly to watch the Navy crew stroked by their son Lyman '60. Pop thought the competition was terrific. They also visited Paris and London. Pop advises any classmates who wish to be invigorated to look at the antiquities of Rome.

"WAP" M A R T I N and son Chris paid a brief visit to Italy, Switzerland and South Germany in August via M A T S and Port Lyautey. Fellow passengers eastbound were John "Thompson Brown '27 and westbound both Brown and Mrs. Brown.

In celebration of their 33rd wedding anniversary, A L L E N and Fay H O B B S threw a most delightful cocktail party on 10 Sept. for classmates and their wives in the Washington and Annapolis areas. A large gathering enjoyed the Hobbs' hospitality.

Following the Homecoming football game on 24 Sept. P A U L and Emily H E I N E M A N held Open House for classmates and their wives at their lovely home "Bonita" on Weems Creek. All hands enjoyed the Heinemans' gracious hospitality as well as the opportunity to see old friends and exchange news.

S E L D E N C H A P I N has resigned as Ambassador to Peru because of illness. We hope Selden will soon be back in battery.

Those attending the class luncheon at the Army-Navy Club 26 Aug. were Bassett, Bergesen, Browder, Bryan, Christmas, Crowe, Fred Cunningham, Curts, Daggett, Dettmann, Hitchcock, Hobbs, Holsinger, Korns, Laird, Nibecker, Page, Patterson, Robbins, Robinson, Sabalot, Steinhagen, Tomlinson and Wilkerson.

During their recent 3-month visit to Europe, the Sabalots toured by car through Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Austria, Germany and Switzerland and England, covering 7500 miles. The Sabalots encountered the C H E S T E R BECKs in London and in Baden Baden at the hotel where Sabby was interned early in W W II. The BROWDERs recently visited their daughter Betty and their grandchildren who are stationed at the Air Force Academy.

A R T I DOYLE, who concentrates on golf these days, has forwarded news from the Pensacola area where Roscoe Good, Shoemaker, Sinton, W. W. Smith and J. D. Wilson are located. Arti reports that D E W I T T R E D G R A V E and D I X I E K E T C H A M passed through; DeWitt still plays a fast game of tennis. Also, the F R E D D Y K A U F F M A N s stopped in Pensacola on their way east to close up their Delaware holdings before settling in the San Francisco area.

The Doyles spent a week with the GLOVERs at Linville, N. C, and had a delightful time. Arti says CATO's cribbage 30

is the same as ever, a rather old fashioned unimaginative style.

We regret hearing that ROSCOE GOOD has been a patient in the Naval Hospital, Pensacola, with an eye injury. W e hope Roscoe is back home by now and in good shape.

Hurricane Donna, sweeping up the Atlantic coast on 12 Sept., left in its wake 2 spanking new baby girls with the Heinemans' daughter, Molly, and John Peaslee.

GEORGE DANA dropped in on the Heinemans having come up from Norfolk with his 2 grandsons to show them the Naval Academy.

ALL H A N D S , P L E A S E SEND IN YOUR N E W S .

J O H N F . CROWE, JR.

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W I L L I A M FRANCIS ( F I S H ) RAMSEY died of a coronary in Letterman Hospital on 12 Aug. 1960. He had been in poor health for some 2 years. On 17 Aug. many classmates attended his graveside services in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, Calif.

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At Treasure Island on 30 July the CARL I S L E S and R. K. DAVISes hosted a welcome home party for the S C H W I E N s . PIGGY admitted tiiat he brought back some extra pounds and was having trouble shedding them even with his extra garden work.

NICK COULTER was congratulated on his recent promotion to manager of GE's local personnel and public relations department. "Sort of Chaplain's business," he said.

A bit foreign to his Navy experience. Also sighted were Thomas Nichols, Reisinger, D. Davis, McQueen, Conlan, Hoover looking very well. Madden, McKee, van Deurs, Carroll Bonney '20, Ashby Evans '24, Bertholds '24 (Irene was having a bad summer with asthma), Allan Calvert '24, Woodson with a visiting brother, and Curtze '33, who had taken command of Hunter's Point Shipyard the day before.

Next C H A R L I E and Virginia W O O D SON used their visiting relatives from Ala-

bama as excuse for a party in their new home atop the Berkeley hills in El Cerrito. Many of those above mingled with other guests from the teaching profession. Cowboy ARN O L D T R U E showed. He teaches at San Jose and vacations and weekends on his Peninsula cattle ranch. When he gets power to the ranch he plans to abandon his Palo Alto home entirely. The H. PIPER K N O W L E S of Worcester, Mass., were surprise guests. Piper had been to an ROTC meeting in Idaho, then drove south and spent the last days of July with BOB and Betty L E W I S in Belvedere. Knowles said he found so many westerners were planning on going to the 40th Reunion that he had changed his mind and decided to go too.

On 13 Aug. R U F and Anna THAYER's annual '21 party drew classmates to their redwoods near Nicasio. F R E D D I E and Polly BOONE, sighted locally for the first time, said they planned to settle in Woodside. MORGAN W A T T , of the Kaiser Corp., was enthusiastic about their new headquarters building over in Oakland. REISINGER, S C H W I E N and Mmes. Coulter and Carter snapped cameras. J O H N N Y McQ U E E N sported a cowboy shirt, but no horse. On a bet he repeatedly fell out, trying to mount a standard Navy hammock. So did several others. J I M M Y HARRIS insisted that his beret was only skull protection. He ganged up with GEORGE RUSSELL and the host to beat some old favorites out of stringed onstruments. Others present included the Davis boys, Dalton and Ransome, Jessup, Hoover, Scup Miller, N. McKee, Carter, Woodson, Entwistle, Thomas, Bob Lewis, Johns, Nichols, Wally Doud '20, Rend '19 who enjoys his plastic business on the Peninsula, John Q. Owsley (MC Ret.) who reported Rodger Simpson still alive in Spain, Doc Cook of San Jose, Bill Thayer '23 and Eddie Duncan '23.

The day of the Thayers' party, T E D and Conna W E L L I N G S sailed from San Francisco in the M S T S PATRICK to visit Ted, Jr., in Japan. In the same ship A B I E and Pat CARLISLE sailed for a Honolulu vacation. On 19 Aug. the MADDENs quietly moved into their new house on old foundations. They did not celebrate with fireworks.

The BOB LEWISes, who dashed east in May to a cousin's wedding, drove back to their Belvedere ark on 5 July. Why were they not in Tahoe? Somebody was giving them so much rent for the mountain place

I'hoto by G. van Dears M.E. THOMAS with H. P. Knowles, the surprise guest at the Woodsons' ('21) party.

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they could not afford to live in it. Where is it? "4.2 miles beyond the tree in the middle of the street in Tahoe City." Bob didn't say which way.

CHARLIE and Tram R O L A N D returned from Mexican adventures on 16 Aug. The Harrises moved back to Berkeley at something after midnight. Tram's card with their ETA arrived next day.

San Francisco heard that F I S H MOEBUS stopped work on his house, bought a boat and went fishing when his daughter brought 5 children to visit and that JACK F R O S T , m the Bremerton hospital recovering from a heart attack, plans to move to Los Altos to be near his married daughters. Mrs. JACK CRENSHAW of Tahoe recently christened the USS SAMPSON at Bath, Me. Piggy Sdiwien lunched in Houston with JACOMMINI, G E O R G E S C H N E I D E R and WHITEY W H I T E F O R D .

On 27 Aug. J O H N N Y and Virginia McQUEEN entertained some 20 classmates at a buffet in their garden. Their rabbit, Harvey, the black squirrels, 28 quail and other assorted McQueen wild life did not object.

J. G R I F F I T H A M E S competed storywise with Jimmy Harris. Grif collects live turtles from far places and is hoping that CY YOUNG will send him some new specimens while enroute to Istanbul, where Cy was due on 6 Sept. P H I L N I C H O L S said he was dieting. Polly Boone soloed because Fred was off on business for McDonald Aircraft Corp. The T H A Y E R s were talking up the circus. The ROLANDs still preferred California to Mexico.

At the end of August, R E I S I N G E R ' s sloop RASCAL led her class by 18>^ points with 2 races still to go. On 17 Sept. J I M sailed his RASCAL in the season's final race and came out with enough points to take the class championship for the second time. His class included over a hundred Bay area yachts.

The Carlisles flew back from Honolulu on Labor Day. Pat went on to Texas on family matters. O L E O L E S O N promised a N O V E M B E R ,

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On 18 Sept. Bob and Betty Lewis provided cocktails and a delightful buffet in their Belvedere ark and surrounding yard. Some 20 classmates present were surprised by the nautical interior. They had not known that Bob's residence was originally a houseboat anchored in Belvedere cove and rented to summer visitors. In winter it, and others like it, were secured in a lagoon. Some 35 years ago they were all jacked up in the lagoon while a dredge deepened the cove and pumped its spoil under and around the arks.

They have nestled in gardens for year-round occupants ever since. GEORGIE COHAN and wife were caught in traffic and arrived an hour after everyone else had left. Bob reopened the bar. Around daylight the 4 of them youthfully ended up with scrambled eggs.

The class was well represented on 24 Sept. when Jimmy and Vera Harris were hosts at the N A S Alameda Open Mess. Among those present from the teaching profession were Roland, Scup Miller, Woodson and Eddie Duncan '23. Big business loaned Thayer, Entwistle, Nichols and Carlisle. Thomas of the art world wondered why he had seen only one classmate at the China Tiffin Club dinner a few nights before. Seems like more must be both eligible and found of Chinese chow. Piggy Schwien backed Nick Coulter and Darrel Hoover into a corner and sold chances on a church raffle. Norman McKee was bent from working in his redwoods.

Corin Reisinger was there, said Jim was sailing again. McQueen and Dalton Davis talked politics while Bob and Betty Lewis planned to go to Tahoe next month to stay till after Christmas.

Visitors : P I T T KELLOG put on his beret and flew up for Lewis's party. Late in the month D U K E SELBY spent a few days casing the area. He is being transferred here from Tucson by the United Services Life Insurance Co. A letter from A L P H A B E T DAVIS states Dave and Maude have completed

another of their periodic cross-country jaunts. Sometimes it would be simpler to list those classmates whom Dave did N O T see, but this time he was in a hurry and managed to swap lies with only the following: Van and Doris Hamilton at Oak Ridge, Tenn.; John and Elinor Waters, and Pinky Thorpe at Arlington, Va.; Andy Lawton, Marie Louise Lee (Bill Cone's daughter), and Bill Duncan at Philadelphia; Spot and Edna Quinby at Kittery Point, Me.; Louie McGlone at West Acton, Mass.; Slim IngersoU at Newport, R. I.;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and every Holiday Inn manager from here to there. In between visits, Dave and Maude managed to squeeze in a few shows and ball games particularly when the Braves (Dave thinks they are still playing for Boston) were in action.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Class of '21 was held on Wednesday, 24 Aug. 1960 at the Army-Navy Club, attendance as follows : Wop Barbaro, Joe Bolger, Happy Bowman, "LA" Brown, Jim Dudley, Homer Eimers, Don Giles, Reds Jamison, Tom Kelly, Prof Kelley, Blackie Loker, Wayne McDowell, Gale Morgan, Stu Purves, Charlie Smith and Pinkie Thorp.

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'21 still numbers only 4 out here. J O H N N Y and Flora H E A T H are about to tour the mainland for a few weeks, and BUD H A L L commutes in his planes while Mary does charity, bazaars and auctions. Heard that P A U L W I S H A R T had been at the Royal Hawaiian, and that Mrs. W I L L I A M CROSS had been in town.

Mary MAXON spent a few weeks at the lovely Halikalani, and P I T T KELLOGG dropped out for lunch one day and left the house 3 days later (the man who came to lunch!).

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passed through on a transport but promised to stop over on the return trip from Tokyo.

Same transport dropped off A B E and Pat CARLISLE for 2 weeks, most of which Pat spent on the telephone or visiting with her several hundred civilian wartime friends, while Abe and I played golf and caught up on personal news and views. Betimes Pat took the grandchildren to the zoo, etc.

Gathered the class together one evening, along with some of Pat's old friends, all our old friends too in this little community. Abe collected all the dope on cost of living, taxes, liquor and lei bills, etc., just in case Pat should get ideas, he says! A L O H A OLIE

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40TH REUNION DOPE

SYD BUNTING, the chairman of our 40th Reunion Committee, reports that he is being ably assisted by the following classmates : Housing, Ken Noble; Class Luncheon and Dinner, Allen Cook and Bob Jasperson; Treasurer, Jimmy Costello; Entertainment, Red Condon; Memorial Service, Charlie Erck; Washington Dinner Party, Floyd Ferris; (General Assistant, Don Giles.

Syd sent out 420 letters in March 1960 to all classmates, whose addresses we have on file, informing them that the Reunion would be held in the Annapolis area during Homecoming Weekend, 28 Sept.-l Oct. 1961. and requesting that they indicate on the enclosed form whether or not they expected to attend. To date only 139 have replied.

There will be other letters sent out during the coming year concerning the details of the Reunion and everyone is urged to answer these promptly so that the committee can 32

efficiently prepare for your arrival and for your entertainment. Remember to make room reservations well in advance. As of the first of October the Howard Johnson Motel has received SO reservations for '21ers and now has 5 rooms left. However there are other places available, Carvel Hall, the MarylandTreadway Inn, etc., but early reservations are suggested.

Syd requests that you continue to send him any addresses you may have of class widows.

SEPT. LUNCHEON WASHINGTON

The regular monthly meeting of the Class of '21 was held on Wednesday, 28 Sept. at the Army-Navy Club, attendance as follows: Wop Barbaro, Oliver Billingsly, "LA" Brown, Syd Bunting, Oz Colclough, Homer Eimers, Floyd Ferris, Ed Fullinwider, Jimmy Plamilton, Reds Jamison, Wayne McDowell, Ralph McShane, Gale Morgan, Ken Noble, John Pixton, Pinkie Thorp, John Waters, Albert Smith and Leon Jacobi.

HOMECOMING

The Homecoming was as usual a huge success. The Academy authorities and the Alumni Association officers are deserving of much praise from all alumni for the manner in which they handle these activities. Members of our class accompanied by their wives were Cat Brown, Syd Bunting, Reds Condon, Tom Dell, Homer Eimers, Charlie Erck, Red Erwin, Floyd Ferris, Dolly Fitzgerald, Ed Fullinwider, Don Giles, Red Jamison, Bob Jasperson, Rich Kelly, Andy Lawton,

John Pixton, Les Pollard, Bill Sewell and Don Smith. Also in attendance were Wop Barbaro, Lloyd Lafot, Bud Maher and Bunny Semple.

CORRESPONDENCE

We had a long newsy letter from the squire of Vicksburg, Miss., Alphabet Davis, much of it concerning next year's 40th Reunion. Alphabet is doing a good job of salesmanship for the Reunion. One of the items in his letter was the question of publishing an up-to-date booklet containing pictures and short biographies of classmates, somewhat similar to the book which we got out at our 30th Reunion. This was discussed at the class luncheon and it was the consensus of the group and the Reunion Committee that there would be insufficient time to undertake such a task.

OLE OLSEN writes that he is rapidly becoming established in Honolulu, his home in retirement.

We are indebted to Dan Wilkerson '20 for his assist on this news about our classmates in the Detroit area: "On 7 Sept. the Detroit Armed Forces Week Committee for 1961 selected RAdm. Leon J. Jacobi, USNR, to succeed D. C. Wilkerson as Chairman of the Waterfront Activities group. Admiral Jacobi was lately National President of the R.O.A., and he has been chairman of the local Council of National Defense for 2 terms and a member for many years. We have a most encouraging letter from Admiral Burke with respect to the 1961 Navy participation in the Armed Forces Program here, and I knew you would be glad to know that Jake will S H I P M A T E

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He also presided recently in the ceremonies opening the new Maritime Museum on Belle Isle. These things strengthen the Navy here even thought Detroit is a hot Navy town by natural inclination.

"Of the Class of '21, H O W I E CLARK is a close neighbor on our street, GERRY FAUTH comes in from Flint for alumni meetings, and T A L B O T S M I T H is a dignified Michigan State Supreme Court judge living in Ann Arbor. W A Y N E T H O M A S has been with us for nigh onto 20 years—• that's the immediate crop."

CASEY G R E E N in Long Beach, Calif., wrote, "Some time ago Jane T H O M P S O N , widow of J U L I U S A., told me she had an extra 1921 Lucky Bag in good condition which she would be glad to pass on to a '21er in need. Her address is 280 Argonne Ave., Long Beach 3, Calif. Fifi Moore, sister of WELLS R O B E R T S , likewise has one available. She spends most of her time in Mexico or Greece so anyone interested should contact Jane Thompson. I am looking forward to seeing the gang at the 40th Reunion next year."

RALEIGH S. H A L E S writes, "The picture of '21ers in the OKLAHOMA contributed to the Sept.-Oct. Shipmate by L O W D E N J E S S U P brought back many pleasant memories to me. W e had a great gang in the Junior Officers' Mess on the 'Okey.' FLOYD FERRIS was also a member of the J. O. Mess, but was not available when this picture was taken.

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this should have read—CAMPBELL. .Although Mike Kernod was a member of the J. O. Mess at one time, he was not serving in the OKLAHOMA when this picture was made."

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Corr. Sec'y H . L. J e n n i n g s , 701 Cafritz Building W a s h i n g t o n 6, D . C.

WEDDING

Capt. and M r s . J O H N A L F R E D S W E E T O N announce the marriage of their daughter, Nancy Evelyn, to Mr. Ronald Francis Magray on Saturday, 20 Aug. 1960 in Erlton, N. J. CLASS LUNCHEON

At the monthly class luncheon on 13 Sept.

1960 at the Army-Navy Club in Washington, D. C , were Dunkelberger, D. H. Johnston, Libby, Butler, Stacey, Fink, Whitgrove, Kneeland, Atkeson, H. L. Jennings, Toney, R. H. Hudson, Lott, Coleman, O. M. Walker and Pawley.

ENGAGEMENT

Capt. and Mrs. H E N R Y ALLISON INGRAM, USN, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Jewell Ingram, to Lt. (jg) Bruce Eugene Herbert, USNR, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Herbert, of Alexandria, Va. Miss Ingram graduated from the Mary C. Wheeler School and attended Simmons College, Class of 1960. Lieutenant tlerbert graduated from the Choate School

and attended Harvard University, Class of 1955. He is a naval aviator stationed at Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, R. I. A fall wedding is planned.

C H A R L I E H O O P E R in a letter from Westfield, N. J., sent a clipping giving the details of the death of J A M E S F U L L E R MORGAN, who died on 25 Feb. 1960. Jim was driving home along Jamaicaway in Roxbury, Mass., accompanied by Superior Court Judge Robert Sullivan of Brookline, when he suffered a heart attack. Jim was able to pull the car to the side of the road, but died enroute to the hospital. Jim Morgan was one of the Navy stand-bys in the Boston area.

He served on active duty during W W II in intelligence and also on the staff of Adm. W. T. Cluverius.

T E D and Meta T I T U S are now living in New Orleans. Ted was transferred to the Crescent City late in July as General Agent for Spotnails Co. in that area. Their new address is 1020 Short St., New Orleans 18, La. Phone U N 6-8332.

GEORGE STURGEON has asked us for the current address of H A R R Y H A R S H MAN, having heard that he is now with Marine Trust Co. of New York. As the only address we have for Harry is one in Cincinnati, we will appreciate hearing from anyone who can furnish later information.

HOMECOMING

Homecoming, 1960, was a great success.

At the class party in Macdonough Hall after the football game, those who could climtj the stairs to the fencing loft had a most enjoyable evening. Miriam B E N N I N G T O N , 33

Honeybee M E T C A L F E and Martha PARSONS were on hand. Maude BAUERNS C H M I D T joined us, although GEORGE was unable to attend. B R A T H W A I T E and his son were on deck and JACK S M I T H made the trip from Mississippi to be with us. The following classmates attended in the company of their better halves: Hal Baker, Bartlett, Bryan, Dunkelberger, Ely, Ralph Hudson, Milt Jackson, Jim Jennings, Don Johnston, Libby, McGhee, Ted Miller, Orem, Sanborn, Stacey, Walsh, Whitgrove and Wiedorn.

(Note to "Uncle Miltie") : Last we saw, you were heading away from the Academy, so we took a look at all that filled-in land for you.

Mostest of the bestest.

ABE

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Sec'y, Capt. Clande H. Bennett. Jr., U S N (Ret.), 732 Sprine Ln., Philadelphia 28, Pa. Corr. Sec'y, R A d m . A r t h u r A. Ageton, U S N ( R e t . ) , 1625 Eye St., N . W . , W a s h i n g t o n 6, D . C.

DANIEL CLAY MILLS

We have been informed of the death of D A N I E L C. MILLS who was, until his death. Manager of Industrial Relations with Bethlehem Steel Corporation. He died 1 Sept. 1960 in Bethlehem, Pa., of leukemia.

RAdm. N E I L K. (DOC) D I E T R I C H , U S N (Ret.), has been elected a vice-president of Hazeltine Corp. He will be active in Little Neck, L. I., Washington, D. C , and at other Hazeltine facilities.

During W W II Admiral Dietrich held responsible positions as Asst. Chief of Staff for Logistics with the U. S. Naval Forces Europe and as Aide to FAdm. Ernest J. King. Later he was U. S. Naval Attache and Naval Attache for Air at the American Embassy in London. In 1954 he was named Deputy Commander of the Military Sea Transportation Service. Before his retirement in 1958 Admiral Dietrich was Commander of the Hawaiian Sea Frontier with responsibilities in an ocean area of almost ten million square miles. He has been honored with the Legion of Merit, Navy Commendation Medal and the French Croix de Guerre, and is a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Doc and Janet are at present located at The Anchorage while they look for a permanent address. We are happy to give them a warm welcome back to Washington.

DAN CONE has staged a fine recovery from his recent illness and severe operation at Bethesda and will leave shortly with Maude for their home in Jacksonville Beach.

JACK MOSS has recuperated from his severe operation at Bethesda, is once more in circulation, and is visiting on the West Coast.

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Sec'y, Mr. Paal Siegrist, c/o Standard & Poor's. S45 Hndson St. New York 14, N . Y.

SAMUEL EDWIN LATIMER

We mourn the loss of another classmate, SAM LATIMER, whose death came on 16 Sept. at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Sam had been hospitalized about 6 weeks, following a stroke, having retired from active service in 1954. Funeral services were at Ft. Myer Chapel on 20 Sept. with classmates in attendance and interment at Arlington Cemetery.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Kensett Reese Latimer, 805 Chalfonte Dr., Alexandria, Va., and 2 naval officer sons, Samuel E., Jr., '52, and Peyton R., '60.

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HOMECOMING

Homecoming 1960 at Annapolis brought the usual good turnout from 1924, and all features were a success. Even the weather favored us, no rain, no excess heat. Your Annapolis reporter confesses to a continuing sentimentality for the music of the great Naval Academy Band, and finds the Dress Parade "in the soft September air" of Worden Field to be as thrilling as a football game.

As usual the largest class turnout was at the Friday evening reception and dinner in Bancroft Hall, and several new faces showed up for the football game, along with the President of the U.S.A. A majority of our group were accompanied by their wives, but we won't risk listing wives and omitting one or two we did not happen to see. In fact, with so few signing up at Alumni House, we can only list those seen by your reporter: Barchett, Bass, Bullis, Callaghan, Cleaves, Clexton, H. L. Collins, John Davis, Deutermann, Duke, Ellis, Fleming, Francis, Gminder, Grant, Griffith, Hake, Hartwig, J. D. Hayes, Hoffman, Jaudon, Longfellow, Mercer, Neale, Norman, Patterson, Robillard, Rook, Siegrist, Southworth, Stout, C. J. Stuart, Sylvester, Towner, Wiley, R. E. Wilson, Woodyard and Wright. Also Mrs. Dorothy Abdill and Mrs. Frances Burris.

All those who attended the "afterglow" party at the HAYES's home following the game are grateful, and feel indebted again to Nellie Mae and J O H N for providing this extra treat of the Homecoming of '24.

At the Homecoming football game we enjoyed being an even-numbered class, since the evens this year sat in the west stands, back to the sun. In the Yard the green grass grows in Dewey Basin, and the new wings are shaping up; but some of us were worrying about the Mid living in one of the new wings out toward Greenbury Point getting called to the main office—^how much time will he have to take off to get there and back without a car or subway service ? Memo for K E N H Y A T T ; the Officers' Club is serving Michaelob on draught for the discriminating.

Homecoming was also marked by 2 important class memorial dedications. 'The 1914 Memorial is a granite and bronze drinking fountain located at the seaward edge of the tennis courts, straight out from the main entrance to the Chapel, close to the old Dewey Basin seawall. 1919 has dedicated a memorial window in St. Andrew's Chapel, lower level of the Chapel. This reminds us of a communication from COLBY RUCKER, in which he informs us that there is a space available in St. Andrew's for one more memorial window. Is this for us, he asks ? Well, we do not have the necessary funds on hand at this time, but we do have a good start, and we are trying to determine what the class really wants as a memorial project.

This is one possibility.

F R A N K H O O K has been busy since he retired in 1946, at which time he took up farming for a period of 4 years. Then he attended the College of William and Mary (Dean's list) 2 years, where he won an M.A. plus 21 hours' credit in Education. That led to his present activity: teaching math and history at the Norfolk Academy, founded in 1728. Frank did not say that he is doing any instructing in boxing, but we would expect that of him. Of most interest to him now is the 50-day tour of Europe he and Sue enjoyed during the summer—from Gibraltar through Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy in a Mercedes-Benz.

In Paris they saw DOC D E W O L F ("a regular European—he's got 2 Mercedes dieselburners") and Marian. Then at Frankfort,

with George Bains '25, another tourist, they visited with MURRAY T I C H E N O R at a party given by Murray's partner, Speed Graubart '25. At Norfolk (918 W. Princess Anne Rd.) he has seen various classmates there on duty in past years, and occasionally nowadays those who live there permanently: BILL COLE, SID K I N G and SHADY LAYNE. And now J O H N R H A M S T I N E is the President of Corn Products Co., announcement being made just 3 days after our deadline on the last issue of Shipmate. We are all impressed, and surely wish him well. A good omen is that the day following the news of this promotion the stock went up through 60 to a new high! John travels a great deal, and we are all interested to learn that he found the COCHRANs and RAGANs well established in Sao Paulo. Tom has been with Champion Paper down there, while Bill is our Consul-General and getting along well in the flourishing trade of that great Brazil city.

More tourists: W I L L I E H U R S T and Bess made up their minds in late August and flew to Germany to visit son Jim and the grandchild who is now a year old. Of course Jim gave them the best direction to the right places, and do you know, they too saw the Grauberts and 'Tichenors in Frankfort! (Let us know, Murray, if we're giving you too much publicity. Ed.) JACK K E N N A D A Y reminds us that H O W I E COLLINS is the new President of the Boston Chapter of our U S N A Alumni Association. ("He's to be commended for his initiative I think"), and Jack also makes an expression on the Naval Academy, which he and Nancy visited in August: "I had a brief but very interesting talk with an officer instructor and the civilian Educational Assistant, and a walk with the former through Sampson Hall—greatly improved since our day, as it should be, of course, but real progress. Made me very proud of the old place!"

John Taylor Kennaday, son of Jack and Nancy Kennaday, was married to Miss Marie Rigoli, daughter of Mrs. Anna Rigoli of Waltham, Mass., early this year. The couple are living in Los Angeles, where young Jack is general superintendent for the Jones Construction Co. We have just learned of the marriage in March of Lt. (jg) Thomas E. Dyer, son of TOMMY and Edith DYER, and Miss Jane Low, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parks M. Low of Raleigh, N. C. Young Dyer is from the Class of 1957 (1957 column please note).

The ALEX K R E I S E R s have a lovely old home down at Ocran, Va., and as we go to press we learn that on 20 Oct. they held an oriental tea and bazaar there, auspices of Chapter II, Women of Grace Episcopal Church. We'd like to have more details reported in our next edition (Washington reporter please note).

A R T BARNES is coming along, but in October was confined at Memorial Center, 444 E. 68th St., New York 21, for some tests and additional therapy. A wheel chair patient, he was accessible to telephone and says he is enjoying T V and radio—particularly the Navy football team. His son, Arthur Jr., is down around Buenos Aires with Allied Development Co., and very happy with the prospects there.

Your New York reporter made a point of meeting SAM M O R R O W when he and Rene returned from Europe in August, and regrets that Rene was not along when we met with Sam. She's English, you know, and Sam first met her back in W W II when he had that AA command over there. They have SHIPMATE

a great time when they return to England, of course, and we thought Sam looked right well for his outing.

So many news items are late in reaching us. During the summer the H O F F M A N s and F U R T H s vacationed together in Maine, and Grace says they found the antiques up there not reduced in price! George C. Montgomery, Jr., Lt. ( j g ) , son of our own George and Liz, is a Russian language expert at NSA and living at Sherwood Forest, Md. WASHINGTON NOTES

Twenty-four members of the District of Columbia group of the Class of '24 met in September for the regular monthly luncheon at the Army-Navy Club, Washington, D. C. They were W. M. Beakley, W. F. Bullis, S. E. Bush, E. W. Clexton, E. T. Duke, W. H. Duvall, D. L. Frances, F. R. Furth, K E. Gminder, B. Kalisch, J. N. Lewis, W. J. Longfellow, P. V. Mercer, E. T. Neale, C. J. Nesser, D. J. Ramsey, G. Reith, G. N. Robillard, T. C. Southerland, H. MacT. Sylvester, G. H. Van Steenbergh, T. A. Turner, E. L. Woodyard, J. M. P. Wright.

The class expressed sympathy to Capt.

R. F. J. ( R E D ) J O H N S O N , JR., whose wife, Mildred, died on 4 September.

It was also announced that our classmate, CHARLES W. OEXLE, is ill at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

VAdm. E. W. C L E X T O N , U S N (Ret.), informed us that he will leave for New York to become associated with the Grumman Aircraft Corp. on 15 Oct. 1960. We are going to miss Ed, but he says he'll be with us now and then, and we are sure New York will welcome him.

P. V. M E R C E R gave us some additional information on the Equalization of Retirement Pay Bill, all of it bad.

Two classmates whom we do not see very often were present T. A. T U R N E R was up from Jackson, Miss., and E. L. W O O D YARD was down from Hamden, Conn.

Both gave a short account of their recent activities. Tommy wishes everyone to know that the airport at Jackson has been greatly improved and would welcome any aviators landing there. He assured the non-aviators they would be just as welcome, even if they came by bus.

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Sec'y, RAdm. Joe W. Stryker, U S N (Ret.) Structural Clay Products Institute 1520 18th St. N.W., Washington 6, D. C.

THOMAS MARION McGRAW

It is with much regret that I have to announce the death of another classmate. T O M McGRAW died of a heart attack on 3 July at the Southern California Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, Calif. He had been working for the Los Angeles Water and Power Company. To his widow Dorothy and his son and daughter, all of '25 extends their sympathy.

CLASS LUNCHEON

The September luncheon of your Washington chapter was attended by Rod Smith, Ford, Swinburne, Eller (who has just been elected as a Trustee of the Alumni Association), Hoffner, Van Metre, Latrobe, Johns, Goetz, Stryker, Sterling Smith, Pefley, Burrowes, Loomis, Turney and Bob Cronin with his guest, George Holderness '23.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE

JUG A D A M S is now located with the Edwards Realty Corp., of Arlington, Va. NOVEMBER,

1960

He is selling farm property when he is not trying out the fairways of the new Chantilly Golf Club.

COUNT T H O M P S O N writes that he is a "new man" in Tulsa, Okla. He is active in the Episcopal church, the Navy League (1st Vice President), and the local chapter of the Retired Officers Association (President). He recently flew 38 Navy League cadets (13-14 years old) to New Orleans for a 5-day program which had been ably scheduled for them by F R E D WARDER's staff.

He saw "PANKY" W I L L I A M S recently and reported him in fine fettle. Count will be passing through Washington in the fall to visit his daughter Patsy who lives in New York and we are looking forward to his visit.

(We are all glad to see Count on the high road again.)

J O H N N Y J O H N S , our everlasting treasurer, thinks you all might be interested in the fact that the Washington branch of '25 has $212.05 in the checking account and $1700 in the savings account at Riggs National Bank here. No more M E N S I N G S please. By the way does anyone know of his whereabouts?

A son, John Hamilton, was reported born on 29 July to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Reppy, Jr., at New Haven. He is the grandson of the late J O H N D. R E P P Y and Mrs. Reppy.

ED S W I N B U R N E has recently been promoted to sales manager for the Washington, D. C, area of North American Van Lines.

In 1958 Ed was named Best Salesman of the Year by that line. Congratulations from us all.

H O M E R D A H L K E writes that he is still teaching high school math in Petersburg, Va. He is also active in the Virginia Retired Officers Association which has been working very hard on the equalization of retired pay.

F R A N K and Martha M U N R O E continued on to Bermuda after the 35th Reunion but think they prefer the Northwest. Frank sent a lot of pictures taken at the Reunion which were greatly appreciated.

GEORGE P U R M O N T (spelling is correct for he has adopted an old spelling of his family name) has agreed to help your secretary dig out news from the San Francisco Bay area. Several more of you will be requested to act in the same way in the near future. He reports that he and Hope and the 2 boys spent a very enjoyable month in Alaska via MSTS. Fishing is the favorite sport of the entire family and there were plenty of salmon, rainbows and greylings.

They did not visit any naval stations, but were guests of the Army and Air Force several times, where they were given every consideration.

F R A N K T I M B E R L A K E and Camille spent July at the charming California coast town of Bolinas. They had as their guests B E N N E T and Edith W R I G H T and their daughter Bitsey, who have recently moved into a new home in Los Angeles.

JACK CHARLSON and J A K E BENZ were recent guests of CHERRY and Hanna Q U I N N at Gualala, Calif., where they had an adventurous and successful trip after abalone.

BILL K I R T E N has finally found the ideal job: drinking and being paid for it! He is Public Relations Representative for the English-speaking Colony of Mexico for the Bacardi interests. He writes that his work is never dull, and that he is drinking a product he has known and liked since midshipman days. They have just opened a new plant 20 miles outside of Mexico City on the road to Queretaro. This is on the road used by most tourists driving from Brownsville or Laredo

to Mexico City. All classmates and alumni are cordially invited to stop for a refreshing drink on their way to Mexico City. He and Dickie regret missing out on the Reunion and send their best to all.

VIC LONG and Virginia took a long trip after retirement visiting many friends and classmates. They have settled on Coronado as being "the spot" and are located at 810 Alameda Blvd. Their daughter Eleanor is in her senior year at Cornell. The Longs report the welcome mat is out for all.

C L I F F COLLINS reports he and Irene have moved to 2014 E. 5th St., Brooklyn 23, N. Y. He enjoyed his first New York City alumni luncheon where he met John Laffan, Pop Landers, Bill Marshall, Hamp Mitchell, Chuck Sigel and Ed Walker.

The above space was to be filled by our Puget Sound group. Apparently they have not sufficiently recovered from Navy's terrific upset of the Rose Bowl Champs (University of Washington, 1 Oct.) to yet be able to write.

A POSSIBLE TIMELY ITEM

J O E S T R Y K E R confesses (now that the Statute of Limitations has run out) : "In 1923 when I was the Assistant Football Manager, USNA, I had a fine personal friend in Enoch Bagshaw who had coached me in track in Everett, Wash., in high school, but who was then football coach at the University of Washington. Having reams of mimeographed plays for the B-Squad, consisting among others of old Navy plays, I thought it would be a good idea to send him a set as a gesture of friendship. I believe I did this through Jack Westland, then an undergraduate at University of Washington, a lifelong friend who has since become a fine Naval Reserve officer, U. S. amateur golf champ, and Representative in Congress of the 2nd District of Washington.

"Anyhow, with the odds against it at least 10,000 to 1 (you guessed it) Navy was chosen that year to meet Washington in the Rose Bowl. Sweating that one out was a never to be forgotten ordeal. It was only survived by a 14-14 tie.

"Naturally I didn't worry about the Washington game on 1 Oct. 1960. If they couldn't beat us with a hatful of old Navy plays presented to them, how could they beat us playing from scratch?"

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Sec'y, Cdr. H. A . Fravel, U S N (Ret.) 3410 15th St.. North Arlington 1. V a .

Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg, III, Qtrs. B, 2300 E St., N.W., Washington 7, D . C.

The Corresponding Secretary has had one complaint to the effect that the '26 column in Shipmate does not have enough information concerning classmates not on active duty.

The reason for that is, of course, that the Corresponding Secretary is able to get dope on active duty personnel, whereas he is entirely dependent on casual meetings or personal letters from those who are not on active duty for newsworthy items. Letters from those of you who are removed from the Washington area, containing items of interest 35

concerning yourselves and our classmates, would be most gratefully received by BILL SMEDBERG at the address at the head of the column or in care of the Bureau of Naval Personnel.

RAdm. JACK McN. TAYLOR has been nominated by the President for the rank of vice admiral when he assumes command of the Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet, sometime in December. Our congratulations to Jack and Amelia. The Taylors will have quarters at the Naval Base, Norfolk, as will F R A N K and Tommie O'BEIRNE. Frank was recently promoted to vice admiral when he took command of the Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet, '26 will then have Bob Cavenagh, Joe Grenfell, Fitz Lee, Frank O'Beirne, Bill Romoser and Jack Taylor living almost side by side on Dillingham Blvd. at the Naval Base, Norfolk.

Another '26 grouping occurs in Washington where the 3 sets of quarters in the old Naval Hospital grounds at 23rd and " E " Sts., N.W., are occupied by J I M RUSSELL, BOB P I R I E and BILL SMEDBERG. BOB GOLDMAN, (RADM U S N R E T ) reports that he and Es moved from Baltimore to Westminster, Calif., in January, where they are living at 5182 Hampshire Ave., enjoying a life in the sun beside their swimming pool.

Some of you may not have noticed the names of the four 1926 sons in the new Plebe Class at the Academy in another section of the Sept.-Oct. issue of Shipmate.

They are carrying on for J O E CALLAH A N , F R A N K D E S A N T I S , M A R V EV-

E N S O N and H O P P A R I S H .

WEDDING

Capt. CHARLES EMIL BRINER, USN, and Mrs. Briner of Washington, D. C , announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen Trimmer, to John Engel, Jr., on 31 Aug. 1960 at the Methodist Church in Ocean City, Md. The couple will reside in Baltimore and Ocean City.

On IS Sept. 1960 RAdm. ROBERT H. MEADE, CEC, U S N (Ret.), became associated with the engineering firm of Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade & Douglas, 165 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y. Admiral Meade retired from the Navy in 1957 after serving as Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks and Chief of Engineers. Following his naval service he was employed for several years as Consulting Engineer and Technical Assistant to the Commissioner in the Department of Marine and Aviation of New York City.

All his classmates will be happy to know that the memory of RAdm. GEORGE C. (BUCK) W E A V E R has been honored by changing the name of Thirteenth St. in the Long Beach Naval Shipyard to "Weaver Street." The dedication ceremony took place on 12 Sept. 1960. Rear Admiral Weaver served as Shipyard Commander from 1 Oct. 1952 to 23 Sept. 1954. He was the second commander of the shipyard following its reactivation in February, 1951. The problems inherent in reactivation still existed during the early part of his duty there and were made even more delicate by the Korean War. He was the first commander of the Long Beach Naval Shipyard to be selected for flag rank while serving there.

Capt. C. G. Weaver, USMC, son of Mrs. George C. Weaver and the late Rear Admiral Weaver, was married on 20 Aug. 1960 to Miss Shelia Kreidel, daughter of BGen. Francis R. Kreidel, USA, and Mrs. Kreidel of Waban, Mass. Mrs. Weaver attended Jean D'Arc Academy in Teheran, Iran, and Marymount-on-Hudson and the University 36

of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo, Japan, and is a graduate of St. Lawrence University. Captain Weaver is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1955.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Howard C. Adams, U S N R Pacific Far East Line, Inc., 918 16th St. N.W.. Washineton 6, D . C.

RAdm. T I M O T H Y D O N O H U E ' s new address is 145 Pinckney St., Apt. 601, Boston 14, Mass.

P A U L D R O U I L H E T is now Deputy Chief of a technical assistance unit of the World Meteorological Organization, headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland. Paul took on this assignment 3 weeks after his retirement from the Navy and is spending most of his time traveling through Europe and Africa. His new address is Capt. Paul Drouilhet, World Meteorological (Drganization, 41 Avenue Giuseppa Motta, Geneva, Switzerland.

C L I F F COOPER'S new address is as follows: RAdm. Clifford S. Cooper, USN, ComFairElm, Navy 510, F P O New York.

GRANVILLE MOORE has changed his address to the following: RAdm. Granville A. Moore, USN (Ret.), 8250 33rd Ave., North, St. Petersburg 10, Fla. Granville is professor of Naval Science at Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, Fla., which position he has occupied for the past 2 years.

A L V I N ROBINSON'S new address is 1800 Albemarle Rd., Brooklyn 26, N. Y. Robby is now practicing Admiralty Law with the Marine Office of America.

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VIC COLE ( C A P T U S N R E T ) has joined the School of Engineering at the University of Hartford. He is assistant professor of engineering drafting and design.

Vic's last tour of active duty was as U. S. Navy shipbuilding representative in Europe with headquarters at The Hague, the Netherlands. He and Laura now live at 48 Oak Ridge Lane, West Hartford, Conn.

C H E S T E R C. W I N E , District Manager of the Laredo District of Central Power and Light Co., with offices in Laredo, Texas, has

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been transferred to the home office at Corpus Christi, Texas, where he has been named vice-president in charge of Industrial Development and Sales. He has been local manager for C P L since 1942, with the exception of a 4-year period during W W II, and has served as District Manager since 1948. Chet has headed many of the city's civic organizations during the past few years. He has served as president of the Lions Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Laredo Community Chest, and the Washington's Birthday Celebration Asso. He is a member of the City Planning Commission and ViceChairman of the Texas Industrial Commission. He is also a director and treasurer of the International Good Neighbor Council.

President Eisenhower has given the Navy's P O L A R I S submarine program a boost by raising the prestige of the man who runs it, RAdm. W I L L I A M F. RABORN, JR. Admiral Raborn's boost was made on 6 Sept. as Mr. Eisenhower nominated him for promotion to vice admiral. The Admiral is now project officer in charge of the POLARIS program. Under his new rank he becomes special proj ects officer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; still in charge of the P O L A R I S programâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the office of Secretary of the Navy William B. Franke.

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Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. Edward J . O'Donnell; U S N , Rm. 3E 218 Pentagon, Washington 25, D . C.

ENGAGEMENT

RAdm. and Mrs. E D W A R D CLARK S T E P H A N of Westmoreland Hills, Md., announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula, to Mr. Thomas Girard Lee, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Girard Lee of Bethesda, Md. A June 1961 wedding is planned.

CLASS LUNCHEON

There was a class luncheon at the ArmyNavy Country Club on 15 September attended

by Bernet, Dalton, Easton, Enis, Frankel, Johansen, Johnson, Loomis, O'Donnell and Perkins. The principal business of the luncheon meeting was the telling of stories of uneven quality.

RAY CRIST has formed, with his son John, the Crist Construction Corp, working out of Alexandria, Va., and busily making houses and money. Ray asks that we note a change in his address from Rockville to 528 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, Va. CHICK F R A N K E L reports that he saw NICK F R A N K at the end of June and that Nick is working in California for a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Co. called Aeronutronics.

ROY J O H N S O N is on duty in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and is living in Falls Church, Va. He says that he hears from C A P P Y and Bea K O H R on occasion. The Kohrs are living just outside of York, Pa., where Cappy is living the life of a gentleman farmer and dabbling in a little real estate on the side.

LES R I C H A R D S O N is living at 656 Ripley St., Alexandria, Va. and is now vicepresident in the Hodgdon & Co., stock brokers. Les reports that he is enjoying the investment business tremendously.

Herewith a letter from K E M P TOLLEY, the emancipated man, who is living in Monkton, Md.: "For the present and the forseeable future my 'job,' if one can call such a delightful existence that, is rehabilitating four acres of farm in the hilly part of northern Baltimore County, complete with large 90-yearold house, barn and tenant house, taking appropriate time off to fish in the Gunpowder SHIPMATE

also doing consultant work for Research & Engineering Command, QMC, U. S. Army, at Natick, Mass. Walter recommends teaching as a wonderful career after retirement.

His new address is Apt. 402-B, Alden Park Manor, Philadelphia, Pa. J O H N O. K I N E R T is associated with the MacMillan Pub. Co. as Field Editor. His current address is 351 Liberty St., San Francisco 14, Calif.

We wish to correct an error in text which appeared in the class news of the August issue of Shipmate and, in so doing, clarify the status and whereabouts of E. B. G R A N T HAM and Mrs. E. P. H O L M E S I! The text, which told of letters received from classmates who were unable to attend our June Reunion, should have read: "E. B. Grantham from Washington, D. C , who was in Africa at reunion time; and Mr. E. P. Holmes of Washington, D. C , alsoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he and Mrs. Holmes were involved in becoming grandparents during early June."

C-E-I-R, Inc., maintains a nation-wide network of data processing centers utilizing the latest and most rapid computers available in the free world today. Your secretary has been named Corporate Vice-President of C-E-I-R, Inc. That's "30" until next month.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS FROM HERE A N D THERE

THE DAVIDSONS' supper party at the Superintendent's Quarters for the Class of 1929 after the Homecoming football game.

River, follow my hobby of furniture making and picture taking and enlarging, getting to know my family, children and neighbors. It is a wonderful feeling to be able to read for pleasure once more, without counting the page numbers or checking carefully to see if some vital element of the op order has been omitted. It is an even greater pleasure to have no boss but the weather and the 4 ladies of the household: my mother, wife and 2 daughters who frequently insert items in the plan of the day for accomplishment by yours truly. If ever anyone gets me chained to a desk again it will be nothing less than stark necessity. Let others shake the world; give the genuine unemployed a chance; develop some hobbies and learn to enjoy yourselves ; it is later than you think." W A S H INGTON P A P E R S P L E A S E C O P Y !

denly on 5 Sept. 1960 in a hospital in Rocky Mount, N. C. Mac and Fluffy were returning to Florida from a visit to their daughter's home in New Jersey when Fluffy was taken ill and rushed to a hospital in Rocky Mount. She died there 3 hours later. Mac's address is Box 718 Indialantic, Fla. He has recently been given a shore job as liaison officer at Patrick AFB for Mathiason Tanker Co. W A L T E R F. P R I E N has successfully completed the math course at Purdue and has returned to Philadelphia to resume teaching at the Philadelphia Textile Inst. He is

{ I I Sec'y, Capt. Christian L. Engleman, I I I I U S N (Ret.), 2480 16th St., N . W .

U U Washington 9, D. C. Mary I r w i n N E W T O N Florence McPHERSON

Our deepest and sincerest sympathy go to two of our classmates, ROY A. N E W T O N and K E N N E T H S. M c P H E R S O N , upon the passing of their beloved wives.

Mary Irwin N E W T O N died unexpectedly in her home in Coronado on Saturday, 13 Aug. 1960. Burial was on Tuesday, 16 August, in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San'Diego, Calif. Survivors include Roy and their 3 children, Mary Glendon, Eugenie V., and midshipman Roy I. Roy's address is 601 Balboa Ave., Coronado, Calif.

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In September from the Hotel Spartalis, Rhodes, Greece, AL BOYD, "Being too 'Scotch' to allow a postpaid envelope to be wasted, yet too 'Greek' (geographically and temporarily) to attend Homecoming, I take this opportunity to report that it is possible (with patience, fortitude, tact and firmness) to negotiate passage 'space available' as a retired officer from Taiwan to Saudi Arabia.

Middle East Airlines offer a refreshingly wet passage thence to Beirut and Adviatica lines then connect with Rhodes. We are enjoying salubrious weather. Crusaders Castles, Roman Ruins, Greek Acropolii and Phoenician Phoundations. Happy Homecoming and best of luck to all."

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S*c'y, Capt. Oscar E. Hagberg, U S N , Staff Com 4, Naval Base. Philadelphia, Pa. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. S. W . Betts, U S N , BuWeps ( F A ) , Navy D e p a r t m e n t , Washington 25, D. C.

The 1960 Homecoming was the usual outstanding event for Alumni, but in this year of transition and readjustment for dear old '31 we had a sparse gathering. The package of information distributed at Alumni House included the Sept.-Oct. Homecoming issue of Shipmate and news of '31 was conspicuous by its absence. The deadline for copy for the issue was 22 Aug. and this day passed without a single scrap of news in the hands of the Secretary, as Philadelphia is definitely out of the main stream of activities of almost all of our guys and dolls. So check in with a postcard or a short note to insure that the Class of '31 space is not a blank. Remember the deadline is the 5th of the month for publication the following month, except during the summer when only 3 issues are published.

Although the Alumni Association lists showed a registration of 19, there were 18 loyal and ancient sons of '31 at the Homecoming cocktail party and dinner on Friday evening. F R A N K HOYE, who heads his own engineering firm in Boston, probably came the greatest distance. J O E and Georgette T H O R N T O N came down from Port Washington, N. Y. Then relying on memory for locations: Bud Barr, Carleton Mott and Mark Jensen from Annapolis; Red Cone, Jim Davis, Jack Dorsett, Benny Field, Clar37

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ence Gaasterland, Carl Lucas, Ray Hunter, Jack Miner and Floyd Myhre, all from the Washington area; Bob Moore and Sherry Betts from Norfolk; Dick Steere from Bainbridge, Md.; and Oscar Hagberg from Philadelphia. All were accompanied by their wives who, individually and as a group, do provide a lovely youthful looking Class Auxiliary.

Kitty Holmes and Margaret Toth were in this group too. Our grand old man and honorary classmate, A. K. (DOC) SNYDER, kissed the girls and downed his customary Scotch.

A different lineup attended the football game the next day, and in addition to many of the '31 people listed above we ran across DOC M A C D O N A L D and EARL GALLAHER, and DICK RAY over from London on a duty trip.

RAY H U N T E R is with Burton-Dana, stockbrokers of Washington.

CARLETON M O T T is attending Georgetown University language school.

MARK J E N S E N is working in the Maryland State Planning Department.

Kitty Holmes (widow of M. S. H O L M E S ) is employed with the Naval Academy Athletic Association.

OSCAR HAGBERG

At the September luncheon of our Washington group we bon voyaged our President JACK MINER, off to Malta to be Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans to CinC Allied Forces Mediterranean. J O H N N Y W E B S T E R was elected to fill his presidential shoe; S H E R R Y B E T T S to fill his secretarytreasurer shoe. RAY H U N T E R continues as vice president. Incidentally Sherry and Ruth have moved into new quarters, having done over a Capitol Hill home at 520 Fifth St., S.E. It's very handly to all '31 Wash38

ington visitors who are invited to drop in any time.

We also agreed to prepare an addendum to the class 25-year book to be published in 1962, 31 years after. An imposing list of assistants is being lined up to help FLOYD M Y H R E on this one.

Plans for our 30th Reunion are progressing steadily under Floyd's competent guidance.

They cover 30-31 May and 1 June, just before June Week. Headquarters will be the newly renovated Carvel Hall where we have reservations set up for all who want them.

We plan to extend a special invitation to class widows. The program will include Class Championship golf tournaments for male and female (full handicaps), a luncheon at the Alumni House, a dinner at Carvel Hall, a classmates luncheon in the Mess Hall, a special Memorial Day service in the Chapel, and a formal dinner-dance at Hubbard Hall the evening of 1 June. A special letter will be forthcoming from Floyd shortly after 1 Jan. 1961 with all the details. Start planning now to be there.

S. W.

BETTS

ENGAGEMENT

Capt. and Mrs. RICHARD CLARKE STEERE, Bainbridge, Md. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Christine Hudson Steere, to Ens. Charles Edward Lamb, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester S. Lamb, Devon, Pa. Miss Steere was graduated from the Yokohama-American High School and attended Hood College and the University of Hawaii.

Ensign Lamb received his BA from Dartmouth College and is now serving in the USS KAWISHIWI. The wedding is planned for the near future.

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Sec'y, Capt. J. S. Fahy, U S N , BuPers, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, R. Adm. W. J. Catlett, USN (Ret.), White Post R l , Warrenton, Va.

Capt. L A W R E N C E S M I T H , U S N (Ret.), has joined the Carling Brewing Co., Cleveland, Ohio, as assistant to the vice president, production. While a midshipman he played varsity football and lacrosse. After graduation he earned a Master of Science degree in Textile Engineering at the Lowell Technological Inst., Lowell, Mass., and took special courses at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D. C. He is president of the Cleveland chapter of the U S N A Alumni Association, a member of the Cleveland Athletic Club and the ArmyNavy Country Club of Washington.

With a large representation of sons in the Academy classes '61 through '64, Homecoming was quite an occasion for the Class of '32. Thirty-one members of the class and 30 wives were represented in the Bancroft Hall dinner. There were more down for the game on Saturday.

The Homecoming was a perfect occasion for LOU BRYAN to introduce the new Mrs. Bryan. Lou and the former Mrs. Margaret (Betty) Hilton of Virginia had been married just 2 weeks previously. Everyone was delighted to meet the newest charming addition to the class.

SAM and Jeane McCORNOCK were in from Iron River, Mich.; W H I T E Y and Bert T O F T were making their annual pilgrimage from Trenton, N. J.; "BATEYE" A R T H U R was up from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and N E M O and Marty H O W E were up from Oxford, Miss. C H A R L I E SMITH, of course, came down from New York.

DICK and Betsy M A T T E R are back in SHIPMATE

THE TOTHS and Torgesons (1931) get together in Paris on Sept. 10th. Also present were Rose '24, Hines '30 and Brook ' 3 1 .

their Arlington home again with Dick traveling as Deputy Inspector General.

Received word from JACK SEAGER that MORT S U N D E R L A N D has joined the faculty of Severn along with Jimmy Ogden of the Class of '33.

Sec'y, Capt. T. A . Christopher, U S N Room 1841 Arlington Annex, U. S. Navy Department, Washington 25, D . C

Here I am pinch-hitting once again for our busy '33 Class Secretary, Capt. T O M C H R I S T O P H E R , who says he had housecleaning day in the "Pending" basket and, with apologies to all concerned, has resurrected this round-up of news, to which I've added a jot or two.

The Norfolk contingent of the class has been socially active with good representation of the members in that area. Connie B O W E N sent us news and a photo of a delightful joint party hosted by W I L L A R D and Alice LAUGHON at their quarters at Fort Monroe. Joined by 4 alumni from the Military Academy, 33 celebrated for '33! The Laughons had decorated their home with appropriate appointments, including side lights, a live goat tethered on the lawn and vases painted in Army and Navy colors. A large "33" covered with gold roses made an attractive centerpiece on the buffet table. From the happy smiles on the accompanying photo all were having a gay time.

BOB B A R N U M writes to us from New York and passes a fond hello to all hands through Shipmate. He is with the U. S. Steel Corp. in New York and would be happy to see any of the class coming through the big city. Bob is a prime mover with the Navy League and, with his U S N R division and active duty training each year, finds time does not weigh heavily on his hands.

JACK COYE is working hard to get a monopoly of the Navy. Young John is a midshipman and Beth recently was commissioned an Ensign in the Waves. Pop is busting his buttons and we'll have to send him in for a refit. Needless to say, Betty is mighty proud of her Navy family, too!

W E A V E R G A R N E T T told me at the class luncheon the other day that their daughter Judith was married to Daniel W. Taylor of Plainfield, N. J., on 10 Sept. at St. Alban's Church, Washington, D. C. Weaver N O V E M B E R ,

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and Molly have recently moved into a house at 5208 Dorset Ave., Kenwood, Chevy Chase IS, Md. BOB K E A T I N G wrote from Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was enjoying a brief respite after retirement. From Bob's enthusiastic account we can picture him taking his siesta atop a donkey (burro?) sheltered from the noonday sun by sombrero and serape! He volunteers a chamber-of-commerce account for anyone interested in details of Guadalajara. It being a small world, Bob reports that Charlie Howerton '30 was taking his pesos from him on the golf course. Keep us posted on your travels, Bob. D O N N M A C I N T O S H , presently Deputy Chief, Office of International Coordination in the FAA, told me that his son Donald James Macintosh was married to Sheila Kendall McCabe, on 17 Sept. 1960 at St. Charles Church, Arlington. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Helen Glendenning and attended Friends School here and St. John's College in Annapolis. Young Don attended Severn Preparatory School, Washington and Lee and St. Johns Memorial University, St. Johns, Newfoundland. Incidentally, Donn and I had a nice telephone conversation when he briefly passed through Buenos Aires about a year and a half ago on a business trip for the FAA, but we've still not been able to get together.

Jean P R U E H E R came up with daughter Betsy to spend Parents' Weekend at Annapolis and visit Plebe son Wilson who looks exactly like his father (BERTRAM J.) did when he was a plebe. Since Bert was one of my roommates I share a proprietary feeling of pride in this fine young man and find that he is more than living up to his father's scholastic and personal reputation. I understand there are other '33 sons in the new class but don't know who they are. How about you proud fathers sending in the dope to Tom or me?

In the August Shipmate it was announced that J O H N RAMEE, one of our few remaining bachelors, had finally succumbed! John married Ethel Christine Duncan on 25 June in Wayne, Pa. I was very happy to meet the bride at the reception and dinner during Homecoming Weekend.

S H E L L Y SHELLABARGER wrote from PhibRon 5 where, last February, he relieved Merle Bowman on board USS PAUL REVERE (APA-248). Attending the change of com-

mand were C H A R L I E DUNCAN, DICK BIRD, K E R T Y S M I T H and BEN DODSON. Betty, as a dutiful Navy wife, was planting a moor at 850 Alameda, Coronado, while Shelly was getting his sea legs oiled up. Shelly claims he didn't plan to desert Betty during the house-settling, but we wonder!

GEORGE and Elinore W E N D E L B U R G and 17-year-old George, Jr., came down from Wilmington, Del. for the Homecoming NavyVillanova football game. They have recently moved to the East Coast from California, still working with the same oil company, and their address is 4810 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, Del. It was good to see them after much too long a time.

Judging by the number of classmates and wives who made the Homecoming Weekend, it was a highly successful and convivial occasion for all hands. Although everyone couldn't make all the events, the following classmates were seen around the Naval Academy during the course of the weekend: Champ Blouin, LC Conwell, Jay Chase, Jack Coye, Warren Christie, Norm Drustrup, Eddie Fredericks, Jim Ferguson, Dick Kibbe, George Koch, Joe Koenig, Don Lacey, Larry Marks, Barney Meyer, Ed Miller, OB O'Brien, Jimmy Ogden, Willie Rakow, John Ramee, Hank Rumble, Arnie Schade, Ralph Shifley, Morgan Slayton, Lem Stevens, Ray Thompson, Charlie Travis, John Tyree and George Wendelburg. Altogether quite a sizable gathering of the clan, I would say!

CLASS LUNCHEON

The monthly class luncheon was held at Patton Hall, Fort Myer, as usual (for all you newcomes to the area) on the last Thursday of the month, 22 Sept. The following D.C.-based '33 classmates gathered round for Tom Christopher's "beer and skittles": Porter Bedell, Paul Buie, Swifty Caldwell, Bal Cheatham, Tom Christopher, Jack Coye, Oscar Curtis, Ike Dew, Tad Duncan, Eddie Fredericks, Dick Kibbe, Joe Koenig, Bob MacPherson, Dale Mayberry, Mac McMullen, George Miller, Barney Myer, Charlie Robertson, Selby Santmyers, Herbie Schwab and Morgan Slayton. Newcomers to the Washington area who showed up were: Weaver Garnett, Arnie Schade, Ray Thompson and John Tyree, while in from the sand dunes came Carter Bennett. J O E E N R I G H T and P A U L STAHL, both recently reported to Washington for duty, couldn't make it.

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J I M M Y OGDEN reports that he retired on 30 June 1960 and will start his "2nd career" this fall, teaching math at Severn School. The family moved in with Mrs. King at Annapolis until the new house can be finished at Severna Park. The address is 101 Avondale Circle, Severna Park, and the latch string is out for classmates, shipmates and other Navy acquaintances. Jim is looking forward eagerly to the new duties and to the joys of putting down some roots.

On 22 Sept. R. M. PRAY wrote, "Life in 'Bella Napoli' is most interesting and time passes too fast. One of the most pleasant parts of this duty is an opportunity to travel around Europe, seeing points of interest and friends and classmates in the area.

"Now that handball courts are available in Naples I manage to get a few games in.

Second son, Thomson, got me into the aqualung group and I recommend this as a fine sport. Donie finds the Roman baths much to her liking and interest after discovering these same Roman baths were used by Nero and other early Romans.

"All hands keep busy learning Italian.

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few miles from the Grayson Merrills. Marye adds that they spend their summer vacations and weekends on their 37-year-old Alden Schooner. This July they visited Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket during a 17-day cruise. Drop in or call them at Hamilton 7-4150.

Capt. F R A N K A. ESCOBAR, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Escobar of 20 Homestead Path, Huntington, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth, to Mr. Grayson Andrew Merrill, son of Capt. Grayson Merrill, USN ( R e t ) , and Mrs. Merrill of 15 Maurice Lane, Huntington. Miss Escobar attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Elmhurst, and was graduated from Marymount College in June. Mr. Merrill was graduated from the Solebury School, and is completing his education at the American University where he is majoring in music.

Although few in number of the Class of '34 contingent enjoyed the 1960 Homecoming Weekend festivities, let us all bear in mind that wonderful year 1964. Hope to be able to include some of the better shots taken by Ed Lee in the next issue. Further comments will also be reserved until then.

At own request yours truly was transferred to the Retired Reserve of the U. S. Naval Reserve effective 1 Aug. 1960, with the rank of Commander.

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versity of Redlands, Calif., and is now in Pensacola as an aviation officer candidate in Air Intelligence. Best wishes to all hands.

Hope to read more dope on '33 in Shipmate in the future."

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

W I L L I A M BORN BROOKS

W I L L I A M BORN BROOKS (CAPT USN R E T ) died suddenly on Saturday, 10 Sept. 1960 at Norfolk, Va., and was interred in the Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, 12 Sept. with classmates and close friends as honorary pallbearers, following a service in the Fort Myer Chapel. He is survived by his widow Emily, a daughter Elizabeth and a son Robert. The sympathies of his classmates and their wives are extended to Emily and the children.

Class luncheons in the Washington area were resumed on 8 Sept. at the Army-Navy Country Club. Reservations have been made at this location for 10 Nov. and 8 Dec. In attendance were Brad Bradley, Chick Clarey, Huff Clark, JD Fulp, Butch Harbold, Red Ingram, Al Kilmartin, Bill McCormick, Gordon Merrick, Homer Neilson, B. J. Semmes, Bill Stevenson and Jack Howard up from NorVa. Much to-do about our J O H N HARLLEE, Chairman of the Northern California Citi40

zens for Kennedy Committee. Write-ups were provided by H A P D E A K I N and F L E T C H S H E F F I E L D . John is now residing at 1860 Jackson St., Apt. 303, San Francisco 9. Fletch is now moored permanently to his sea wall on Rum Bay, Lat. 26°41'15"N—Long. 81°41'35"W or 1025 Riverside Dr., Russell Park, Fort Myers, Fla. How did you fare during the passage of Donna?

He reports daughter Dolly graduated from University of Miami on 9 June and married on 24 Sept., no other particulars.

DOUG SWIFT, 83 Hillcrest Rd., Winsor, Conn., reports the marriage of his son Doug Jr. to Leslie Anne Crouse on 20 Aug. at St. James' Church, West Hartford. The bride is a graduate of Cornell University and Doug Jr., a Princeton University graduate, has completed his first year of active duty aboard the USS H A N K (DD-702).

Lots of news from Marye MERRILL, 15 Maurice Lane, Huntington, L. I., N. Y. GRAYSON is general manager of Astronautics Division of Fairchild Engine and .Aircraft Corp. No. 1 son, Andy, will soon graduate from American University where he is majoring in music. No. 2 son, Donald, is turning in a good football performance at Stony Brook School for Boys and has aspirations for the Academy in '62. No. 3 son, Lee, just starting Junior High School, is having a hard choice between a medical career and USNA. BOB and Shelley J O H N S T O N have shifted berth from Joppa, Md., to Stony Brook, L. I. S P E N C E R and Fran ADAMS, 21 Sherwood Dr., Huntington, L. I., live a

Sec'y & Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Thomas S. Baskett, U S N , Staff, I n d u s t r i a l College of the Armed Forces <ICAF>, W a s h i n g t o n 25, D. C.

TOM B A S K E T T will be your new Class Secretary. Kindly address all material for this column or any other inquiries or comments concerning activities of the class to him c/o Industrial College of the Armed Forces ( I C A F ) , Washington 25, D. C. Yours truly will by that time have departed for duty as C/S Iceland Defense Force.

The annual report of the Class Council has been distributed. If you did not receive yours write to Tom. Particular attention is invited to the questionnaire regarding ultimate dissolution of the Scholarship Fund, i.e., whether to transfer the balance to the Naval Academy Alumni Foundation or the U S N A Alumni Association. Your vote will determine the outcome.

S P U R G E SHARROCKS comments that keeping current with your class dues ($1.00 per year) will make him most happy. Your contribution ($1.00 total) to the Scholarship Fund is also solicited. Spurge's address is MTMA, Bldg. T-7 (Rm. 2941), Gravelly Point, Washington 25, D. C. There are still 12 copies of the Tzventy-year Rendezvous Lucky Bag available at $10.00 each. Anybody desiring one mail check to Tom Baskett, payable to "Class General Fund '35."

'35 REPORTS FROM H A W A I I

The "SOth State" contingent of the Class of '35 assembled on 4 June 1960 at C.O.M. Makalapa for a 25th Anniversary dinnerdance. Those present were Johnny and Mary Lib Cline, recently of CinCPac Staff and now enroute to duty in Washington; Clagg and Anne Clagget, newly reported ComSubRon 7; Bill and Virginia Germershausen, CinCPac Staff; Higgy and Vivian Higgenbotham, ComDesRon 25; Jack and Betty Jayne Lofland, Public Works Officer at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard; Bud and Ann Oliver, Supply Officer at NAS Barber's Point; Pack and Margaret Packard, CinCPacFlt Staff; and Jerry McCormick (John was in the Far East checking on his new billet).

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Other classmates in the area who regretfully could not attend included Dick Weede, CG of 1st Marine Brigade, (had house guests) ; Buzz Borries, CO of VR-21, who was on an inspection trip of his facilities in the Far East; Bob Burdick (it was graduation night at lolani School where Bob teaches math) ; Rosy Budd whose arrival in the area was not known until the 1 June issue of the Navy telephone book was distributed, and by then he had a previous engagement (it is understood that Rosy is now associated with Diamond Head Apts.

Ltd.) ; Bill Lederer, on a trip reportedly digging up material for a new book; and Willie Guest and Skippy Sellers who were passing through but could not be notified soon enough to crash their schedules. Those present enjoyed the food, dancing and companionship and found themselves still young enough to enjoy the Tahitian dancer.

25TH YEAR REUNION

The accompanying picture shows some of the class gathered at the home of Ed and Sellen Keats in Severna Park for a luncheon party on Saturday, 24 Sept.

Left to right, first row—Tony and Margaret Parry, Hank and Jane Muller, Arky and Jeanette Laster, Spurg and Beatrice Sharrocks, 'EA, Susan, Ellen and Sellen Keats, Boozie and Merla Bierman.

Second row—Billie Ward, Steve and Marjorie Sherwood, Helen and Bud Paret, George and Carolyn Cairnes, Hersh and Helen Goldberg, Jack and Marjorie Fee, Pete and Florence Paradis, Ralph and Helen Metcalf, Steve and Elizabeth Gimber.

Third row—Mac and Traba McQuary, Cy and Sarah Austin, Bob Ward, Van VanNess, John and Ruth Bottoms, Ruth Wordell, Lou and Katherine Mills, Joe and Audrey Lyle, Mary and John Cline, Gene Riewe, Pat and Jane Finnegan, Ed and Mary Ellen Outlaw.

Fourth row—Mac Wordell, Pat and Elizabeth McEntee, John and Catherine Theis, NOVEMBER,

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Well, here we go again after a month's layoff thanks to Homecoming. While Ede and I didn't get down for all the doings on Friday night and the game on Saturday, we did make the annual party at DAN and Dotty ENTLER's Wardour chateau. A real good time was had by all, and many new faces appeared on the scene to reminisce and renew old friendships. I also understand there was a fair turnout Friday night, some of whom didn't make the Saturday events. Anyhow, after the game those celebrating were the Kirkpatrick family, Rombergs, Rices, Dick Bradleys, Bruce Wares, Thachers, Tyrees, Ammes, Holmshaws, Rothwells, Jack Turners, Chenaults, Don Gumz and daughter Pamela, Hugh and Tina Caldwell with daughters Pam and Penny, Gene Riewe, Herb Sprenger, Ellises, and of course Dan, Dotty and Diane Entler. Marsh Thompson dropped in early but had to leave because unfortunately his wife was at home with the flu.

interesting item was a prewar picture produced by DICK ROMBERG and taken behind the BOQ at Pensacola. In it were some very young looking characters out of '36 (slim and with hair yet), including Fleming, Laizure, Prewitt, Fowler, Link, O'Grady, Sherby and Romberg. One thing for sure, the wives haven't changed a bit—still as beautiful as ever. If this year's turnout, under slim picking conditions, is an example, we should all have a big ball next year for Reunion 25. (NORM G I L L E T T take note.)

It was good to see H E R B S P R E N G E R after all these years. He is the same as ever and is now in Columbus, Ohio, with American Standard Industrialists. He'd be glad to see all '36ers passing through his neck of the woods.

GENE R I E W E came through with lots of dope and some long-lost addresses. Gene is now with Penn Plastics Mfg. Co., (jlenside. Pa. Likes his new job very muc'i except the 28-mile drive each way daily. (Know what you mean Gene!) His son David is now 20 and a junior at Temple University, also doing radio and TV repair on the side. Jon, 16, is a junior at Ewing High School where .he has plugged along at football, basketball and track without reaching star billing yet.

Time will tell! Arnold, 13, is a 5 ft. 10 in.

178 pounder in the 8th grade, with all the earmarks of being the giant of the Riewe family. Other dope: RAY "RED" MAYH E W , 1441 Kirkley Rd., Columbus 21, Ohio (Herb take note) ; ED KYTE, 16616-21st St., S.W., Seattle 66, Wash.; A R C H I E H E M E N W A Y , 2511 Brumley Dr., Flossmoor, 111.; and Ruth NICHOLSON, 3402 Powhatan Ave., Baltimore 16, Md. Thanks Gene; to you goes the prize from the lost and found department.

Aside from saying we all had a roaring —and I do mean roaring—good time, the topics of discussion were too numerous to report as news. Some talked politics, some babies (yet?!?), some retirement and some just old times at the Academy, Pensacola, New London or just any old place. Most

Ede and I had a wonderful 3-day visit from BEN O E L H E I M early in Sept. It was good to see Ben again and to hear all about Spain, Cartegena in particular. V I N C E and Bunny COMBS, who live close by in Sleepy Hollow, dropped in for cocktails, and we learned that Val was in Switzerland with Ben's son, and

Bing and Dorothy Crosby, Doyen and Jane Klein, Tip and Mary Tipton, Pete and Louise Petersen, Ted and Elizabeth Neyman, Bill and Dorothy Hazzard, Lou and Peg Bauer, Art and Dutch Decker.

Back row—Elise Seymour, Dave Kaigler, Jim and Sarah Wolfe, John and Winifred Middleton, Sonny Christian, Swede and Jeannette Westin, Al and Nellie Bowker, Art and Ruth Tarantino, Omar and Nancy Spain, Frank Ritter.

Sec'y, Capt. D. G. 2743 N. Wakefield Arlington, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. lOlS Downing St., Annandale, Va.

Gumz, U S N St., Wm. A. Ellis, U S N Rt. 4, Box 575C

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that Ben hoped to make connections with their daughter in Madrid as she returned to school in England. Ben was back to see his mother who is quite ill, and also for a checkup at Bethesda.

Speaking of far off places, sometimes it pays to get bum dope. As a result of my July report, had a surprise letter from none other than C H A R L I E HOLCOMBE. He is not coming to OSD, and as he put it, "Thought I'd better come out of cover and reveal my whereabouts." Charlie is Chief of the Navy Section, MAAG Denmark, and expects to stay there until spring '62. Says he, "Copenhagen is still the same wonderful city and Tivoli Gardens the gay amusement area that it was 25 years ago." He has seen a few '36ers, R A L P H A R N D T and MOOSE B R O W N when they visited Copenhagen and DICK T E E L when in Paris. Charlie and Margo have been seeing Europe via camping trips which have taken them to Norway, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria and France in the past year. Sounds more like a Cook's than a MAAG tour, but I don't blame them. It's a chance that comes once in a lifetime. They hope next to get to Spain and Italy. Their son is in college in California and their daughter in school in Germany, hence, closes Charlie, "bed and breakfast any time for '36ers during school year, but unfortunately we cannot make the same offer during vacation time. Anyhow, do drop in." Keep the dope coming Charlie; good to hear from you and Margo.

West Coast dope from JIMMY R U T T E R reports a class luncheon on 30 Sept. with 10 out, better than we can muster in Washington sometimes. Present for the 1st time were DICK WALLACE, W I L L I E L E W I S , JAMEY SEMMES and GEORGE W I N NE. Others attending were Crawford, Ed Hoffman, Kaufman, Samuel, George Bell and Jimmy. They hope to hold a dinner party on 5 Nov. if all goes well, and invite all who may hit town. Place: COM NAS North Island. Expected newcomers by then are TOMMY KING, R A L P H H U M E S and P A R K E R FOLSOM. Recent duty changes noted: Fitz Palmer to Board of Decorations and Medals, Navy Dept.; Al Fleming to OpNav; Kelly Knapper ComMinFlot One; Dave Richardson to CO HORNET ; Paul Stimson to CO ESTES ; Dick Fowler to OpNav; Jim O'Grady to C / S and Aide ComDesFlot Seven; Phil Shetenhelm to SupShips Newport News Shipbldg. and Dry Docks; Jim Gray to C / S and Aide ComCarDiv Four; Hank Schwaner to C / S and Aide ComSoLant; Fred Chenault to CO LITTLE ROCK ; Ralph Humes to Eleventh Naval District; and Chuck Phillips to BuSandA. That's all for now, except how about that 15-14 last minute drive against highly touted Washington? Dropped my martini I got so excited. So now it's BEAT ARMY! See you next month.

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Corr. Sxc'y, Lt. Cdr. J. P. M. J o h n s t o n , U S N (Ret.), 6439 41st St., N.W. Washington 15, D. C.

CLASS LUNCHEON

LARRY B R A N T L E Y wrote to say what and who was at the 5 Sept. monthly luncheon and a goodly group it was: Mort Lytle, Swampy Lajaunie, Tex Lander, Fay Wilsie, Guy Narter (returned to D. C. on duty with the Joint Staff), Walt Keen, Don White, Bob Northwood (member of a board and representing his Electronics Depot in Great Lakes), Dinty Moore, Dick Ball, Bernie Bieri, Dave Bell (at W a r College attending 42

for the 1st time this D. C. duty), Hubie Reece, Jimmy Denton, John DeVane and Sid Freedman.

HOMECOMING

The Homecoming weekend at the Naval Academy was thoroughly enjoyable as always. Jimmy and Midge Denton, John and Gwen DeVane, Walt and Dolly Keen, Dinty and Bea Moore, Don and Ruth White, John and Betty Johnston represented the Washington area; Sneed and Dotty Schmidt and Harry and Jan Hahn on duty at U S N A were there; Bush and Donnie Bringle came down from Philadelphia where Bush is putting the KITTY H A W K into commission; Bud and Barbara Hall were up from Norfolk, Va., where their quarters are 460 Pocohontas St., Naval Operating Base; Tom Miller was down from Stonington, Conn.; Jeff Norman was up from Pensacola, Fla. Jeff has retired and is one of 2 partners in a real estate activity, the Florlanda Corp.

If you wish to retire to or settle in Pensacola and build a beach house such as Jeff's, write to him Rear Admiral, U S N ( R e t ) , the Florlanda Corp., 2 0 9 ^ S. Baylen St., Pensacola, Fla. S N E E D SCHMIDT had a cocktail BYOL and buffet supper party after the game in his quarters on Saturday. Unfortunately I was unable to make it but there were other classmates who did make the football game and party although unable to make the dinner in the Mess Hall. Present were Harry and Jan Hahn who assisted Sneed and Dotty; Barney and Rose Barninger, up from Quantico with the children, Johnny and Tudie; Morgan and Nancy Baldwin from Baltimore; Larry and Bea Brantley; Jim and Midge Denton; Ed Finney, who also visited his son, U S N A '63; Art and Maggie Fisher; Joe and Dottie Gerath; Bud and Barbara Hall; Walt and Dolly Keen who contributed this information; Dinty and Bea Moore; Sandy and Cookie Sanderson with daughter Missee who went to the hop; P K and Tige Taylor, who had been in Norfolk for the ENTERPRISE commissioning; and Don and

Ruth White.

WASHINGTON ROSTER

A new Washington roster dated 1 Sept.

1960 has been prepared. The classmates in the area have decreased from their high of over 60 to only 42. There are 4 living in the Annapolis area, 2 in U S N A and Charlie Dodds at St. Mary's (Pleasant Plains Farm), and Joe Gerath in Severna Park, Md.; William Moor Stevens is on duty VR21 NAS, Patuxent River; Barney Barninger has his quarters 122 Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Va. On 12 Aug. 1960 a 2nd Friday at the Army-Navy Country Club saw Bernie Bieri, Johnny DeVane, Bill Smith, Don White, Don Baer (who leaves 15 Sept. for Pearl Harbor to take command of SubRon 1), Si Filippone (just returned from Karachi, Pakistan), Jack Carroll, Tex Lander, Dick Ball, Old Folks Taylor (goes to California 1 Sept. to work for Consolidated Electronics), Jimmy Denton, Jack Obermeyer (who is to be Director of the David Taylor Model Basin), Walt Keen, Skeet Gardes (who has had a 3rd extension of duty, his family having moved to Virginia Beach on 4 July), and John Johnston.

J O E DALTON has arrived in D. C. as S K E E T GARDES relief. Upon arrival Joe made a trip to Ethiopia as an initiation.

F R A N K S H A M E R has written one of the always longed for letters as follows: "A quickie to report a gathering of the lads in San Diego. Sixteen couples were rumored

to be scheduled but it turned out that 16 individuals had accepted. W e all gathered at D U K E and Judy FERRARA's for cocktails followed by dinner at the Naval Station Officers' Club. Duke and Judy deserve great credit for making it a special event for all of us and we are grateful. The date was 12 Aug. and the attendees were Dick and Marie Nicholson, Kay Pace, Birney and Mani Strong, Flick Hale, Jack and Ruth Whistler, Frank and Sally Shamer, Duke and Judy Ferrara, Bob and Lois Erly and Ronnie and Beepo Carroll.

"Sally and I are new arrivals here where I am ordered to be Commander Submarine Squadron Five. I relieve Bill Thompson '35 on 3 Sept. W e are just back from a year in the best oiler going, PASSUMPSIC (AO-107).

"Our Kay is a senior in college now and the other 2, Clare and Gail, are high school types. We are moved in at 234 H Ave., Coronado. Please contact me there or care of the squadron (San Diego 32, Calif.) if there is anything you wish spread out among the clan.

"I hope this finds you and Betty in the best of health. You know we are getting to an age where this is no idle wish. At any rate, our best to you."

Capt. F R A N K W. TAYLOR, USN (Ret.), has been appointed assistant to the engineering vice president of Consolidated Systems Corp., an associate company of AllisChalmers, Bell & Howell, and Consolidated Electrodynamics. For the past 3 years, as head of the Auxiliary Ships Branch, Bureau of Ships, Captain Taylor had technical and administrative control of new construction, maintenance and alteration of the Navy's auxiliary ships. He has been on the management staffs of the naval shipyards at New York, Philadelphia and Long Beach, and during W W II headed the repairs to ships at Subic Bay, Philippines.

Sec'y, Capt. C. D . B r o w n , U S N 5440 Argall Crescent, Norfolk 8, V a .

Corr. Sec'y, Capt. J o h n A. Bogley, USN, 3900 W a t s o n PI., N . W . , Washington, D . C.

MEMORIAL STADIUM

Last month I mentioned that I would include in a future column some further information on our participation in the Memorial Stadium Fund. So far our class is credited with contributing $6,062.33. Memorial Chairs have been named for Admiral Sellers and the following classmates: Howard Berry, Eugene Blandin, Frank Case, William Cook, John Dalton, James Danforth, John Erickson, Robert Giffen, Roy Hale, Donald Hamilton, Richard Hayes, Curtis Howard, Harry Howell, Samuel Hunter, Jep Jonson, William Leedy, Joseph McDowell, Harvey Moore, Conde Raguet, Alvin Sbisa, John Smith, Charles Sooy, William Spencer, Roger Starks, Sherman Stearns, William Tate, Osborne Wiseman, Harry Woodworth and John Woodruff.

No Memorial Chairs have been named for the following deceased classmates: Richard Sampson, John Eversole, Walter Sharer, West Payne, Frank Quady, Carl Holmstrom, Howard Fischer, James Ginn, Donald Smith, William Sissons, John Black, Richard Fincher, Oswald Zink, William Lamberson, Ernest Cody, Marion Dufilho, John Walsh, Edmundo Gandia, James Ray, Roy Green, Ernest Wood, Vincent Sim, Paul Benthin, Charles King, Howard Clark, John Isham, Robert Blauvelt, Douglas Keeler, Robert Siebels, Leonard Thornhill, Wade Shaffer, Henry Bass, Walter Herring, William Brady, Floyd Garrett, Darance Radcliffe, Cyril Emrich, Richard Crommelin, Arthur Yeates, Keene Hammond, James Owens, SHIPMATE

Beriah Magoffin, John MacLaughlin, David Nickerson, Charles Anderson, Charles Reiman, Eric Allen, David Sloan, Alphonse Minyielle John Kelley, George Meeks, Adolph Parra, Thomas Richards, Richard Stafford, John Telfair and John West.

Our total contribution to date entitles us to honor 25 additional classmates with Memorial Chairs. At the last luncheon the problem was turned over to the Washington group committee for study and recommendation. In the meanwhile, I hope that many of you will take a particular interest in seeing that all our deceased classmates are properly honored and will send me your suggestions or contributions.

WASHINGTON GROUP

At our last luncheon the new committee was announced and given the ball to carry.

STRONG BOOZER is Chairman with DAVE H A R R I S as Vice Chairman. George Dalton, Ray Berthrong, Ray Calhoun and Charlie Norris make up the committee with John McManus and Bob Sinnott as alternates.

Attending the luncheon were Muse, Bullard, Ed Conrad, Huron, Jake Reed, Berthrong, John Mason, Elwood, Gid Boyd, Millard, Michael, Boozer, McManus, Ed Chase, Rynd, Dacey, Lovelace, Himnicutt, Don Nelson and yours truly. New faces were E D CHASE, now working in the Dept. of Labor, ED CONRAD in OpNav, and J O H N MASON and BILL M I C H A E L on the JCS disarmament committee. Bill and Lila Michael have just returned from Geneva as a result of the Russians walking out on the disarmament talks. The new Washington group roster shows 60 classmates in the area with 6 of us in the Industrial College, among them Grant Heston, Dick Church, Bill Frorath, Gordon Smale and Irv Superfine. I hadn't seen DICK C H U R C H since graduation and am glad to report he is a colonel in the Marine Corps and cousin to A L CHURCH. H E Y D O N W E L L S dropped in for a week to learn how to be a comptroller for his new job on the Staff of Commandant Sixth Naval District. He and Muriel are building a home in Charleston and finding southern living very enjoyable.

JACK and Betty R A Y M E R spent a few days with the D A V E HARRISes on their way to duty under instruction at the Harvard Center for International Affairs.

the Academy at the end of the Second Class year because of eyes, but served with the Navy during W W II. The oldest Johnson daughter goes to the University of Washington, so Steve and Eloise hope to get down for the Navy-Husky game.

STATISTICS

A recent count of the class still on active duty shows about 223 Navy and 13 Marine Corps. Retirements this year were John Waters, Willy Denekas, Mort Harvey, Ed Bryant, Clarke Bennett, Frank Swiderski, Leo Schwabe, Jim Boorman, Randy Klippel, Al Hollingsworth, Dave Cohen, Norm Fryer, Herm Krol, John Bauer, Eugene Blandin and Bob Middleton. To each we wish Good Luck, Success and Godspeed in their second careers.

Sec'y, Capt. J. N. Renfro, USN, Quarters Q3, Naval Weapons Plant, Washington 25, D. C. HOMECOMING

Although the turnout this year was much smaller than for last year's 20th, still any gathering of the clan is a worthy cause and a successful affair. Some people came out of the woods who had been hibernating for yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;RUSH, ED H A R R I S and HOGGARD for instanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and those 30 or so grads who did take in some or all of the doings agreed that they are better each year.

We were treated to the kind of football to which we would like to become accustomed; Vice Admiral Raborn acquainted us with the newest developments in the P O LARIS program; the world's largest cock-

tail party and sit-down dinner would have done credit to the Waldorf; the REIGARTs went all-out to see that the victory was appropriately celebrated, and through it all, the weather was a special delight. The only sour note I heard was that it took the Hoggards until 4 a.m. to drive back to Washington Friday night because of brake trouble. Ask Ted about the inconveniences of owning a Jaguar, difficulties that most of us would have to learn second-hand.

There follows a list of those who were seen around and about, either at the pre-game dinner, the game itself, or the celebration supper: Ed and Betty Harris, Barney and Helen Oldfield, Irv and Ruth Dewey, Jim and Ginney Dunford, John and Dotty Dolan, Adlai and Kay Peterson, Charlie and Betty Swayne, Mac and Norma McDonnaughhay, Posey and Louise Hooper, Neil and Betty Harkleroad, Bill and Carol Ruhe, Clem Latimer, Dick and Martha Zullinger, Rollo and Jane Miller, Ray and Nellie Laird, George and Lotty Forbes, Bill and Tut Fargo, Jack and June Fidel, Pete and Adele Shumway, John and Betty Guerry, Tom and Gene Murphy, Russ Buckley, Ed and Charlotte Dashiell, Sam Foster, Dick and Mary Gould, Bob and Eleanor Laycock, Tom and Trina Weschler, Joe and Mary West, Larry and Jimmie Geis, Ted and Betty Siegmund, Vince and Betty Ann dePoix, Kurt and Mimi Vossler, Jack and Helen Rush, Ted and Nancy Hoggard, Dwight Ness, John and Nida Renfro and Jack and Dotty Reigart.

The Rushs and the Ruhes each have a son in Princeton, the Reigarts in Dartmouth, the Abbots in Georgia Tech and the Geises in Yale, in addition to those listed in last month's Shipmate as having plebes at the

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E L B A L D R I D G E says hello from Buenos Aires where he is the Senior U. S. Naval Advisor, U. S. Embassy and enjoying every minute of it.

R E T T T R I C K E Y writes from Panama that he is heading this way for a visit soon but won't be bringing Peg. A nice letter from S T E V E J O H N S O N tells us that he and Eloise are at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, on the Staff of Commanderin-Chief, Alaska, J-2 (Intelligence). During a recent visit to Valdez they ran into our classmate G E O R G E GILSON who left NOVEMBER,

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Academy: Lovig, Buckley, Shumway, Howland and Tenanty. F R A N K E D R I N G T O N was not listedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his son, Frank II, is U S N A '63. Frank is now in Plant Engineering at Todds Shipyard in Alameda, right across the street from D A N N Y W E I T Z E N F E L D at NAS, Alameda, and lives at 4796 Mira Loma in Castro Valley. Thanks for the 5 skins, Frank.

D W I G H T N E S S is with Texas Instruments in Dallas and K U R T VOSSLER is with Chance-Vought, also at big "D," both liking their civilian jobs and way of life. Rush and Harris are both in New Jersey, Jack with his family's cardboard carton and box manufacturing company and Ed, "Mr. Chocolate," with the Direct Sales and Manufacturing Co. of Chatham, representing Droste's Cocoa Co. of Haarlem, Holland.

GLEANINGS

F L I P A N D E R S O N has reported in to OpNav for duty. He and "Caline" have settled at 2725 N. Wakefield St., .Arlington.

JACK M I C H E L has recently joined Reeves Instrument Corp., Garden City, L. I., as a sales engineer and hopes to time his visits to Washington to coincide with the class luncheons (1st Wednesday each month).

His address is 484 Dogwood Lane, Manhasset, N. Y. Your secretary has been elected president of the Naval Gun Factory Toastmasters Club (they keep the old name) which has been chosen one of the top 10 in the world last year, having amassed more points toward this end than any other of the 3,200 active clubs.

K E N N Y HYSONG retired in June and went to his wife's hometown in South Carolina with the intention of teaching. We would appreciate hearing his current whereabouts from anyone knowing it.

GEORGE ROGERS has accepted a position with G.E. and can be reached through his family at 130 Collins Ave., Hillsboro, Ohio.

Tut FARGO won the championship of her flight of the ladies' 18-hole golf tournament at Army-Navy Country Club on 28 Sept.

'39er quote of the month: when Judy R E E V E S wanted to press H A N K into a decision recently she urged, "Come on, let's think about it out loud." "No sir," he returned, "whenever we do that, you're the only one who gets to do any thinking!"

The J I M WALLACES weekended with the RAY LAIRDs in their Sioux Falls, S. D., home when on their way to Coronado where Jim took command of the UNION. Holly Wallace is enrolled in California Western University. The Lairds spent a week in Washington and Norfolk after the Homecoming game, golfing and visiting with Navy friends.

NORM BENNETT'S Merchandise Mart in Washington is now in its 12th year. Norm hopes all classmates moving to the area will look him up.

CLEM LATIMER'S mother is making a gratifying recovery from her long illness and is expected out of the hospital soon.

Clem, still a confirmed bachelor, is studying for his doctor's in physics at George Washington and expects to be at it about 4 years.

HARRY and Diane H E L F R I C H are expecting a candidate for U S N A class about 1983.

NOBLE HARRIS, Washington rep for Singer's Manufacturing Co., took his wife and another couple out in a chartered cruiser for the weekend and proved the value of Navy training by running it aground in 4 ft. of water, in much the same manner as 44

the MISSOURI met a similar fate. The blame has not yet been definitely fixed, but Noble is suspected by virtue of having been at the helm.

D A V E BILL teamed up with Commander Whitlow to win runner-up honors in the North Atlantic Regional Navy Tennis Tournament (Seniors).

VAL H O L Z A P F E L was in town from Pearl recentlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he visited with the Fargos and Fidels.

It is with great sadness that I report the death of Patricia Kerkering, 9-year-old twin daughter of STANLEY and Anne KERKERING, on 13 Sept. of leukemia. The funeral was held in Columbus, Ohio, and a memorial service took place before burial at the Arlington National Cemetery. Stanley is now with the engineering department of North American Aviation in Columbus, living at 4100 Woodbridge Road. The Kerkerings have 2 other daughters.

Note on the passing of time: the following classmates turn 45 in Oct. or Nov.: Dunford, Vannoy, Harkleroad, T. W. Murphy, Denton, Wolf, Goolsby, Prexy Schratz, DeLoach, Taeusch, H. A. Cassidy, Jr., Liebschner, G. W. Smith, Kriloff, Kerkering, Germershausen, Register, Cameron, Seifert and Welch. Some 50 others, including me, have already passed this milestone. Remember when we were ensigns and woke up with hangovers occasionally? The worst thing we could think of to say was, "I feel like I'm at least 45 years old." It's not as bad as we feared, is it? My admittedly inaccurate figures show that about 66 of us retired during the year leaving 252 on active duty in the Navy, 9 USMC, 1 Army and 2 Air Force.

GEORGE DUNCAN is in charge of arranging a class dinner-dance in Washington between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Details of time and place aren't yet known.

CHANGES OF STATION

F R A N K COOPER will leave OpNav to join the staff, ComSubPac. IRV D E W E Y is established as ACofS for Plans, ComPhibGru Two at Little Creek. H A L G E H M A N will command the TANNER, a survey ship formerly skippered by F R E D D I E SALVIA. CHARLIE McCALL is now skipper of the ROCKBRIDGE, the E-winning transport of its squadron, L E S ROBINSON has the CHILTON, J O E L I N E H A N has the POCONO and BUD S C H U M A N N the RIGEL.

BOB GREEN is in command of the Fleet Air Defense Training Center at Dam Neck, R I P K L I N E heads up the Fleet Air Engineering Training Unit at NAS Norfolk, where LARRY LOVIG is the Supply Officer and MONK H E N D R I X is the Commodore of SubDiv 61.

E R N I E SCHWAB has reported in as Chief of Staff ComCarDiv 20; his family lives on Friendship St., Jamestown, R. I. Special congratulations are due V I N C E D E P O I X who has just been ordered as PCO USS ENTERPRISE. He will go down to Newport News around the turn of the year. Other orders include P R E S SHAMER to Defense Atomic Support Agency (formerly A F S W P ) and RAY Z O E L L E R to CO USS MERRICK.

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Sec'y, Capt. W a r d W . W i t t e r , U S N BuOrd, Navy Dept., W a s h i n g t o n 25, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, LCol. G. G. Williams, USMC .565 B r a n d o n Rd., Bay Colony Virginia Beach, V a .

One member of our class has been signally honored in civilian industry. J O S E P H P. D'AREZZO has been elected as a vice president of American Machine & Foundry Co. by the Company's board of directors. Joe is

the Director of Planning of the company and previously held the position of divisional vice president.

Joe joined A M F in 1955 following his resignation of commission as a lieutenant colonel in the U. S. Army, and was made the deputy group executive of the company's Defense Products Group. He was appointed the director of planning for the corporation in 1958. In this position he has responsibilities for long-range corporate planning, acquisitions, marketing, and corporate advertising.

Joe, his wife and children reside at 1712 Crestwood Dr., Alexandria, Va. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Among the summer departures from the Norfolk area not mentioned previously were M I K E HANLEY, GARY H A L L and ROBERT K. K A U F M A N . Mike left the Staff of ComNavAirForLant for the National War College; Cary gave up command of DesDiv 222 in the Med for N R O T C duty; Kaufman went to the Naval W a r College from a tour as skipper of the U S S HERMITAGE.

A hasty scanning of the retired lists announced since June 1960 indicated that 6 from the Marine Corps and 46 from the Navy have left active service on 20 years.

Let's hear from our classmates who have resigned about your civilian endeavors. Those to follow can certainly benefit from your experiences too. All of us are extremely interested in your pursuits.

By the time this is published I know you'll be talking about the grand 20th Reunion.

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Sec'y, Capt. J . K. Tanssig. J r . , U S N (Ret.) Sherwood Rd., W a r d o n r , Annapolis, Md.

Capt. W. M. McLELLON writes that he is going to Charleston, S. C, as Public Works Officer of the Shipyard, and would welcome visits from classmates stationed in or passing through the area.

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Corr. Sec'y, C d r . Max C. D n n c a n , U S N 35 U p s h u r Rd., U S N A

Cdr. W I L L I A M R. BREWSTER, JR., has been elected as the 3rd President of Georgia Military Academy to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Commander Brewster served in both W W II and the Korean war and received the silver star medal and bronze star medal for gallantry in action.

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Sec'y, C d r . William Thomas Peach III, USN (SC), N a v a l Supply Corps School, Athens, Ga. Corr. Sec'y, C d r . H a r r y C. Sipe, J r . , USN, 5002 Smoot Dr., McLean, V a .

Cdr. and Mrs. H A R R Y CLARK announce the birth of Sharron Lee on 28 Aug. 1960 to their daughter, Sylvia, wife of Ens. Jerry McMurry '59, at U S N H , Portsmouth, Va. The McMurrys are on their way to New London where Jerry will attend Submarine School.

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Sec.-Treas., Dale V . Ness 1331 Barger D r . , Falls Church, V a .

The class had its Homecoming party immediately following the game at the Annapolis Country Club. I am sure everyone had a fine time and we can thank SOUPY CAMPBELL and the other classmates at the Academy for the arrangements.

S H I P M A T E

BOB H . \ R V E Y is employed as a project engineer in the Missiles and Space Vehicles Dept. of the General Electric Co. in Philadelphia. Bob's new home address is 1375 Thomas Rd., Wayne, Pa. .\t the September class luncheon H A N K BARBOUR gave us a rundown on the football team. Despite the tough schedule ahead, predictions are that the season will be successful.

BEN COLMERY is now working for Bendix Corp. H e is with the Systems Division in Ann Arbor, Mich.

VANCE COX's new address is 3529 Willow Lane Dr., Montgomery, Ala. R.A.Y FORD has left BuPers for duty with Fleet .\ir Reconnaissance Squadron 2. E R N I E HOLLOWAY has orders to Photo Composite Squadron 60 from CO of Fighter Squadron 114.

BOB N O R T O N has been promoted to department manager of base activation, Arma Division, American Bosch Arma Corp., Garden City, N. Y. T E D K L E I N has left the U S S INTREPID

for duty with Heavy Attack Squadron One. CHUCK H A Y E N leaves the Atlantic Division Bureau of Yards and Docks for a new assignment in San Juan. S T E T S H I L L S is reporting to Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron 10 from Arctic Submarine Defense Force Atlantic.

ERNIE C O R N W A L L is CO of U S S

Photo by Harvey Patterson, J. J. McGUIRE '45

Jr.

Don and Peggy Shelton, Pinky and Carlotta Howard, Walt and Betty Rose, Bill and Betty Huckenpoehler, Chris and Virginia Peterson, De De MacEwan, George Griffith, C. P. and Rita Bermann, Howie and Virginia Blum, Larry and Kelly Smith, R. W. and Ginger Puddicombe, A. D. and Doris Geiger, L.\WRENCE ( D D G - 4 ) . D O N L I N D B E R G has left First Fleet for duty with Patrol .A.nn Ewald, John and Billie Chappell, Ted and Polly Doolin, Dr. Bill and Betsy Looney, Squadron One. Betty Kavanaugh, Ron Martin, Al and ElizaNewcomers to the Washington area in beth Dame, Bill and Jane Strong, Sherm and the past few months include BILL PAYNE, Gini Blandin, Pierce and Pat Jensen, Alf JOHN T R A U T M A N N , E L K K E L L E Y and Bobbie Bergesen, Ernie and Jayne Barand BILL P A R K S . rett, Bill and Jane Chester, Frank Clifford, Hub Davidson, George and Dorrie Fitchett, Jack and Irene Kalina, Hugh and Jill LowSec'y, Cdr. Sherman W . Blandin, Jr., ery, Nonnie Gerich, Paul and Fita Burdett, 5209 Ravensworth Rd., Springfield, V a .

George Hart, Jim and Betty Boak, Jerry Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Lyle A . Cox, Rester, Bruce and Jean Rankin, Bob and 2717 S. June St., Arlington, V a .

Inga Stanton, Sam Simpson and Lucy, Bob Homecoming Weekend was a fine occasion and Pat Tartre and John and Polly Wester. for old grads to return to the scene of those "Nonnie Gerich drew slips for the door carefree earlier days and renew old friend- prizes which were awarded as follows : mink ships. BOB and Inga S T A N T O N ran a earrings, George H a r t ; Hakata doll, Jerry wonderful bar and grill in Annapolis which Rester; Hakata doll, Fita Burdett; Japanese was heavily patronized by Jane and me and doll. Ginger Puddicombe; pearl brooch. Bill DICK and Nancy V A N O R D E N from Flynn."

Washington, as well as P I N K Y and Carlotta Fortunately for the class treasury, a little HOWARD from far away Philadelphia. money dribbles in from time to time and The reception-dance in Dahlgren Hall and fortunately for me many of the letters conthe dinner in Bancroft Hall were enjoyable tain class news. and well-behaved affairs. L E S BUCK didn't LOU SCLIRIS asks that his address be fire a single round of chow in the mess hall although a couple of lively lads from the changed to 6212 Lone Oak Dr., Bethesda, Md. Peggy COLDWELL writes, "BILL has Class of '47 did give him the "wild man" treatment. Several people were able to at- left Westinghouse Air Arm and is joining tend only part of the festivities. Les and Minneapolis-Honeywell as Senior Development Electronics Engineer in the Twin Cities.

Caroline Buck -and VTC and F4a K N I C K Our address is 1101 Lake Dr., White Bear were over for the dinner Friday night and the ballgame. BOB B A L D W I N and one Lake, Minn. We'd love to have any '45ers young son helped cheer the football team on. in the area look us up. In case there hasn't L.A.RRY CRUM and a couple of his young- been any recent word of CLAUDE and Margie ALEXANDER, he is with the sters were over from Baltimore.

Martin Co. in Orlando, Fla. After a late SHERM BLANDIN, who is usually a start and 3 girls, they have a son, Kenneth reliable source of information, reports the Milton, born 18 July. Undoubtedly a lucky class party somewhat as followsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;since he baby as he weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs." was exposed to an unlimited supply of preF R A N K K L E B E R wrote a nice letter, paid martinis, any errors or omissions should especially so considering the fact that his be viewed tolerantly. "The usual gala Saturday evening dinner-dance was held at the name and assignment had been reported erroneously in a previous issue. The facts Severn Inn. There might be some who feel that the term 'dinner-dance' is a mite too are that Frank had command of L S T Div 32. On 1 July he assumed command of Landformal for accurate description of the party in view of the general noise level; we had ing Ship Squadron One based in San Diego.

Thanks for the kind words and the informano complaints from Philadelphia, although a few North Baltimore insomniacs were re- tion, Frank. putedly disturbed. Present were Bill and AL D A M E checks in for the lively group Marise Page, R. T. P. McCarthy, Ken and in the Norfolk area. "DOC Prothro quarterBetty Chambers, Bill and Charlotte Flynn, backed a gathering of the local '4Sers at the

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Breezy Point Officers' Club on Friday, 9 Sept. The program was cocktails, chatter and buffet supper in our own niche followed by dancing to the regular club orchestra.

Those present were Bob and Grace Atwell, Howie and Virginia Blum, Jim and Peggy Bradley, Don and Phyllis Carpenter, John and Billie Chappell, Bob Close, Mort and Zo Cooley, Allen and Elizabeth Dame, John and Celia Dinwiddie, Gwen Dobbs, Ed and Polly Doolin, Bob and Betty Ewing, Gil Gayler, Bob and Ginny Froyd, Bill and Doris Geiger, Bob and Pat Kays, John and Louise Kurfess, Dick and Martha Lee, Doug and Jo MacKay, Mike and Marie Marschall, Stan and Helen McCord, Sergio and Kitty Molano, Joe and Irene Moore, Tim and Kathy Moore, Jerry and Willie O'Rourke, George and Nancy O'Shea, Doc and Nancy Prothro, Bob and Ginger Puddicombe, Jim and Millie Reid, Max and Marie Rush, Red and Florence Stout, Nancy Taylor, J. D. and Jane White and Tracy and Barber Wilder.

The telephone committee tried to contact everyone rumored to be in the area. To insure better coverage for future clambakes, DOUG M A C K A Y , phone U L 5-5540, will act as '45 contact man in the Norfolk area."

NEW ADDRESSES

BILL CARRIER sends in his revised address as follows : 8917 Rumford Lane, Lynnhaven, Va. BEN YOUNG has changed his address to 4447 N. Central Expressway, Dallas 5, Texas.

JIM COCKRILL writes in from Whidbey Island just to find out how much his dues are. That's real devotion to the Class Association.

LEN BUSH'S new address is 5834 Satchel Ford Rd., Columbia, S. C. D A V E LEVY says, "I have been completely out of touch with classmates and Navy since 1949, but was an organizer of the New Orleans Chapter. Only '45ers are myself, MILTON S E I L E R and DOMINIC VERSAGGI, who lives in Morgan City, La. I am former Secretary and at present on the Executive Committee. My wife Rita and I just had our 4th girl (no boys). Named this one Rosalind. My purpose in writing is to advise that if any classmates are in this area I would be pleased to see and entertain them.

I am Manager, Small Boat Division and Director, Equitable Equipment Co., Inc., 410 Camp St., Telephone JA 5-9744; Chairman of the Board, Taylor Diving and Salvage Co., Inc., 7600 West End Blvd., Telephone EV-6014; and live at 5016 Warrington Dr., telephone EV-2839. I can be reached at any of these numbers. If any of my classmates are here in New Orleans, I hope they will give me a call."

P I E R C E J E N S E N writes, "After about 15 Oct. we should be in our new house at 2406 Throughgood Dr., Bayside, Va. That is if the contractor is on schedule. I am the Assistant Electronics Officer here on the Staff for 2 years, if they don't make me a 1310 before then."

P A U L ADAMS sends in his new address as follows: 120 Girard Ave., Newport, R. I. Cdr. and Mrs. T O M E. SULICK announce the birth of their 4th child, Nancy Elizabeth, at Bethesda Naval Hospital on 30 Aug. 1960.

BOB KAYS has changed his address to Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. CURTIS A T H E R T O N sends his current address as 10331 Bannockburn Dr., Los Angeles 64, Calif.

Betty SCHMELTZER wrote to say that she enjoyed S H E R M BLANDIN's and 45

BILL STRONG'S efforts on the newsletter and soundings. Her address is now Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Schmeltzer, 95 Birchwood Dr., North Kingston, R. I. W. F . J. RIORDAN's new address is 340 Hot Springs Rd., Santa Barbara, Calif.

R O B E R T S. H A Y E S ' present address is Staff ComPhibGru 4, c/o F P O New YÂťrk.

R O B E R T W . D O S I E N is now living at 9808 Robin Ave., N.E., Albuquerque, N. M. BEN DIBBLE would like to know the whereabouts of any classmates in the Phoenix area and lists his address as 4642 E. Catalina, Phoenix, Ariz.

Robert A. Close, William C. Lewis, John N. Longfield, Robert F. Stanton, Vincent J. Anania, Robert J. Clancey, Robert M. Fortson, George R. Froyd, Philroy C. Gale, Harold M. Lamb, Robert H. Merrick, Hugh D. Murphree, Alfred R. Olsen and John B. Padgett have received orders to the Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk.

MAURICE C. ORBETON has orders to DesFlot 2.

W I L L I A M T. ZEIGLER's new orders are to AirAntiSubRon 35.

Scott C. Daubin is coming to BuShips; Roland T. E. Bowler to A T K Ron 12; William E. Fannin reports to AEWRon 13; John F. Hill has orders to FitRon 101 and George H . Asman will report to NavPost Grad School Monterey.

BILL STRONG recently received an entertaining midnight telephone call from JIGJIG KING and BOB W I L L I A M S . H e thinks that they were at least as far away as Denver but they may have been even farther gone than that.

I saw BOB E I D S O N in the old BuWeps "W" building a few weeks ago. H e is looking happy and prosperous. Bob now works for Sanders Associates in New Hampshire and represents them on some ECM projects which they are doing for the Navy.

As noted above, Ann E W A L D had to attend Homecoming without F R A N K who was out of town on another trip to Paris. If you can't spend Homecoming Weekend in Annapolis, I couldn't think of a better 2nd choice than Paris.

LANG COOK, who worked for the Director of Military Application of the Atomic Energy Commission for several years, has left government service and is now working for the Martin Co. of Baltimore.

P E T E P E R K I N S has left the office of the Defense Atomic Support Agency in Washington and has reported to Norfolk where he has taken command of the de-

N. J. Mr. McGuire, who has been in charge of planning the company's new Hagerstown, Md., Engine and Transmission Plant, will be directly responsible for the manufacturing, production planning, industrial engineering, quality control, project engineering and plant engineering activities at Mack's 3200man West Front Street plant. He will also coordinate administrative services at the local plant. The McGuires, who live at 1 Buttonwood Lane East, Rumson, N. J., are parents of 6 children.

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Sec'y, Lt. Cdr. C. V. Wilhoit. Jr., USNR, 3541 Lord St., San Diego 11, Calif.

MONTEREY AREA

July brought a few changes to the Monterey group. J O H N BLAKE received orders to the U S S CONSTELLATION (CVA-64)

as

Engineering Officer. After hasty goodbyes John drove Marion and David to Maine for the summer then flew back to complete his tour. He expected to leave about 15 Sept. after which his address will be U. S. Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn, N. Y. GEORGEand Betty CALDWELL, G E N E D E N T E , CHARLES and Nancy FORQUER and JACK and Doe TAYLOR reported during the same month.

Mary Alice CUMMINGS acted as hostess for the first of the wives' coffees on 26 Aug. Those attending were Mrs. Myrtle Taylor, Betty Caldwell, Doe Taylor, Pat Wilson and Edie Yerbury.

LONG BEACH AREA

RAY H O W E has taken command of the USS DYNAMIC (MSO-432). He, Jenny and son reside at 7003 Rendina St., Long Beach, Calif.

Our beach party was a success with F R E D FURLAND and GEORGE F E R C H being very good hosts. Fred Furland, who is CO of the U S S BUCKLEY, is taking over for BOB GORTON in Long Beach.

F R A N K J. KELLEY, III, has been appointed vice president in charge of client services in the midwest area for Business

stroyer EATON.

JACK BARRON has left Litton Industries and now represents Standard KoUsman in the Washington area.

DON BROOKS has reported to the Defense Atomic Support Agency in Washington.

K E N N Y L O N G N E C K E R checked in to BuWeps.

J O H N CHARLES has been transferred to Washington (BuWeps) after 5 good years in San Diego. He and Darlene are busy moving into a new house in north Arlington.

You are all reminded that the class still has a luncheon in the Army-Navy Town Club on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Outof-towners are encouraged to drop in. No reservations are necessary.

I would appreciate hearing from anybody with fact or fancy to report. Until next month. . . .

J O S E P H J. McGUIRE has been appointed Factory Manager at Mack Trucks' West Front Street facilities in Plainfield, 46

Photo by Fabian Bachrach FRANK J. KELLEY ' 4 6 , Vice President, Business International.

International, an organization which provides information and professional services for firms engaged in international trade and investment. Prior to 1947 he completed a tour of duty with the U. S. Navy as Assistant Navigator on the aircraft carrier SHANGRILA. OPERATION FLY BACK

Undoubtedly the best kept secret of the year was the movement which resulted in Dorothy and me being in Annapolis for Homecoming and the Fifteenth. About 2 weeks prior to Homecoming I was surprised by a telephone call from R O N N I E GLEND I N N I N G in Annapolis saying that 2 round trip jet tickets were waiting for Dorothy and me at American Airlines and that we were to be the guests of the Class of '46 for Homecoming. For once in my life I was speechless and from that moment on the events unfolded like something out of Alice in Wonderland.

SAM and Jeanne Candler met us bright and early Friday morning at Friendship International Airport. Everything had been arranged for us, including a place to stay in a nice, quiet guest home on West Street where we managed to catch our breath between the events of the weekend.

The parade Friday afternoon with a special section of seats for '46; the cocktail party in Dahlgren Hall followed by dinner in the Mess Hall; the football game Saturday afternoon with President Eisenhower an added attraction (they thought of everything!).

The concluding event was the wonderful cocktail and dinner party in Luce Hall following the game. Everything was arranged in excellent fashion and, of course, the order of the evening was greeting old friends and meeting new ones in the great big wonderful Class of '46. G R I F F MOODY promised to get the names of those attending over to Alumni House to be included in this column.

Door prizes were won by BOB U H W A T , Helen H E N N I N G S E N and CHUCK WILLIAMS. Bob's prize was a Naval Academy crest mounted on a wooden plaque with an inscription commemorating the 15th Reunion of the Class of 1946. Chuck and Helen each won heavy brass ashtrays with the Naval Academy Crest in the center. To complete the weekend, Sam Candler gave us the use of his Hillman so Dorothy and I drove over to view the sights of Washington, D. C, before returning to San Diego.

Sam and Jeanne Candler took us back to Friendship Airport and saw us off on the 6:30 jet flight. W e could see Sam waving his hat in the air as the plane roared down the runway and we kept asking ourselves if it really hadn't all been a dream. To those of you who contributed your money (and time) to make this weekend possible for Dorothy and me we owe our most heartfelt thanks.

Words cannot describe the honor bestowed nor how much it was appreciated but I may be able to make it up in some small fashion by continuing to work at this column for the next fifteen.

"DAISY" and Dorothy W I L H O I T and the following friends attended the ISth Reunion on Saturday, 24 Sept. 1960. The Agres and friends, the Aschers, Andersons, Blakes, Bassetts, Bancrofts, Bowens, Candlers, Caseys, Coyers, Culwells, Dietrichsons, Edwards, Ellises, Ferchs, Froelichs, Mary Fuller, Glendinnings, Glindemans, Gulicks, A. P. Hall, Halls, Hansmanns, Hancocks, Harings, Henningsens, Hulls, Hueys, Hutches, Jordans, Kelleys, Kennellys, Knights, Bill Leffingwell, Littys, Lucases, Lysters, McElroys, McKinneys, Metzgers, Griff Moody, Morans, Morrows, Munns, Buzz Pearson, Phil Plummer, Quigleys, Rabes, Rices, Rogers, RusS H I P M A T E

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and his duty station as BuShips, Code 365.

P A T DOWLING has orders to OpNav from Key West, where he was CO USS AMBERJACK

(SS-522).

BOB G A U T I E R has arrived in San Diego with USS BLUEBACK ( S S - 5 8 1 ) recently completed by Ingalls Shipbldg. Corp. at Pascagoula, Miss. The BLUEBACK is one of the last conventional submarines to be built.

DAN GOOD has been promoted to Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps of the Regular Navy.

F R A N K H A A K has orders to VAH-4, Whidbey Island, Washington, from OpNav. BOB HALEY, SC, has orders to George Washington Univ., Washington, D. C. for duty under instruction. H e was serving in USS PRINCETON ( L P H - 5 ) in Long Beach.

BOB H A N K S reports to U S S FLOYD B .

PARKS (DD-884) in WestPac from the Naval W a r College. CLYDE H A N N A H has orders from duty under instruction at Univ. of Illinois to Inspector of Naval Material, Minneapolis.

GRANT H I N C H C L I F F has orders to San Francisco as OinC of the Naval Recruiting Station. He was CO of U S S IMPERVIOUS PICTURED at the '46 farewell party In June at the Postgraduate School, Monterey, are left to right, seated: Carolyn Sindell, Ruth Johnson, Nancy and Jack Culwell, Nancy and Bob Tisdale. Standing left to right: Roy Sindell, Doc Johnson, Jack and Judy Metschl and Jane and Joe Campbell.

lings, Schirras, Simpsons, Sinclairs, Sindells, Skidmores, Steutenburghs, Turleys, Bob Uhwat and Ursula Fulkerson, Vanderwelks, Whalens and Williams.

CLASS STATISTICS

Since the results of the Navy Line selection board will be announced before the next column, this appears to be a good time to bring you up to date on the statistics of the class. I gave the same figures during an impromptu speech at the Reunion party. As most of you know we graduated 1046. Of these 32 are deceased, leaving 1014. General Line and Submariners account for 210; 130 are aviators; 25 Supply Corps; 14 Civil Engineer Corps; 38 are Engineering Duty (1400) ; 27 are miscellaneous specialist designators ; 19 are Marines; 4 Army and 1 Air Force. That adds up to 468 in uniform, leaving 546 civilians. Percentagewise that means 46% still in uniform. I have the highest hopes that the selection board will not change these figures very much. GOOD LUCK. NAVAL RESERVE

The latest edition of the Reserve Register indicates that 165 classmates still hold commissions in the Naval Reserve. Of these, 81 are lieutenant commanders, distributed as follows: 1105-60; 1315-6; 1355-1; 1405-6; 1515-1; 1615-1; 1635-2; 3105-1; 5105-3.

DAISY'S CORNER

H O M E R ALLEN gives his address as 1583 N.W., 24th Ave., Miami 35, Fla. BRUCE A L T H O F F reports having bumped into Homer in New Orleans recently and thereby provided the first bit of news this column has had of Homer since its beginning back in '52. Sooner or later I'll track you down!

P H I L A L L E N has orders to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, N. H., from BuShips.

L I N S E Y A S H L E Y reports to Charleston Naval Shipyard from BuShips.

ED A T K I N S O N has orders to Patrol Squadron 56 in Norfolk from Naval Air Reserve Training Unit, NAS Anacostia.

K E N BAUMAN has orders from U S N A to Fleet Operations Control Center, Pacific.

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AL B E T T I S has orders to San Francisco Naval Shipyard from Naval Electronics Laboratory, S. D. STU BEYER has orders from XO of USS EATON (DDE-510) to command USS SHELDRAKE (AGS-19).

JACK BONIFACE is completing a tour of duty in the NROTC Unit, Univ. of Missouri, and has orders to report to Patrol Squadron 11, Brunswick, Me. BILL B R A N T N E R goes from the Area Public Works Office, Guam, to Public Works Office, 13th Naval Dist., Seattle.

JIM BURTON is on duty at Naval Electronics Laboratory, San Diego.

Saw T O M C H I T T Y recently in San Diego. Tom works for Convair-Astronautics at Cape Canaveral and was in town for a planning conference on ATLAS-CENTAUR missile flights from the Cape.

DANNY CLEMENTS (SC) has been ordered to BuWeps from USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA-62). The ship is in New York Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn.

"ACE" CRAWFORD had a recent change of duty from CO of U S S CUSK ( S S G - 3 4 8 ) to CO of U S S GROWLER

(SSG-577),

both

in Pearl.

"BING" CROSBY and Eve are living at 2032 Volk Ave., Long Beach 15, Calif. Bing has command of U S S CONSTANT ( M S O -

427), enroute to WestPac in company with BOB GORTON in U S S ADVANCE ( M S O -

510).

TOM CROSS has orders from BuPers to the Joint Staff, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

JACK CULWELL has completed the PG course in Nuclear Effects at Monterey and has received orders to the Assistant Director for Air Reactors, Div. of Reactor Development, Atomic Energy Commission, Germantown, Md. He and Nancy are living at 5007 McCall St., Rockville, Md. J O E DOLAN is associated with Quincy & Co., Boston, Mass., real estate, mortgages and insurance. Joe and Gin live at 370 Adams St., Milton, Mass.

"JIG-JIG" D O U G H E R T Y gives his address as 10205 Folk St., Silver Spring, Md.

(MSO-449) in Long Beach.

F R A N K K E R N has orders from Middle East Force to U. S. Naval Forces, Europe.

FRED KOCH has orders from duty under instruction with Royal Naval Staff, Greenwich, to Carrier Air Group Seven.

L U K E LUCAS and Dottie have moved to 144 Hinton St., Covina, Calif.

I goofed in the June column concerning the ultimate destination of TOBY and Dawn LYON. A recent letter from Dawn telling of their move served to remind me that the ST. PAUL (CA-73 not CA-75) is permanent Seventh Fleet Flagship and they will be living in Yokosuka instead of Long Beach.

Dawn says they'll be travelling concurrently, leaving San Francisco on 8 June.

BOYD M U N C I E has completed the PG course in Nuclear Effects at Monterey and has reported to Air Development Squadron Five, China Lake, Calif.

N E D MURDOCK was placed on the temporary disability retired list as of 1 May 1960. BOB MYERS has orders to Staff, CinCNorth, from X O of U S S STICKELL (DDR-888) in Norfolk.

CORLISS N U G E N T and Beth have moved to 4921 N. 28th St., Arlington, Va. Corliss recently reported to BuPers from Long Beach where he commanded USS PERSISTENT (MSO-491).

V I N C E O T T E N has orders to XO of USS EATON (DDE-510) in Norfolk as relief for S T U BEYER. Vince was serving in the Training Div. of BuPers.

BOB P A R S O N S has relieved ED ELLIS as_ XO of U S S T W I N I N G

(DD-540)

in San

Diego.

J O H N N Y R E N N has reported as XO of U S S WEDDERBURN

(DD-684)

in San Diego.

Since he deployed to WestPac and the ship is scheduled for yard overhaul at Mare Island after that, Olive and the children will remain at 3117 Salmon Dr., Los Alamitos.

Johnny was serving on the Staff, Carrier Division 19 in Long Beach.

"ROBIE ROBESON has had a change of duty from CO U S S STRICKLAND ( D E R 333) to CO U S S HAVERFIELD (DER-393).

I believe the STRICKLAND was decommissioned. Homeport for the HAVERFIELD is Guam.

GORDON R O B I N S O N has been ordered to

command

USS

INTERCEPTOR

(AGR-8)

after a tour as Communications (Dfficer in USS Los ANGELES (CA-135).

S H I P M A T E

AL R O S E leaves Supervisor of Shipbuild- port to the U S S OBSERVATION ISLAND ( E A G ing, Electric Boat, Groton, for duty at 154) operating out of Cape Canaveral. I don't Charleston Naval Shipyard. I want to take have a name relief as of yet, but hope I can this opportunity to thank Teddy for her serv- persuade one of the few remaining '47ers to take over before I leave. We've had a few ices as New London correspondent.

TED S W A N S O N has orders to OpNav changes and some visitors at the Submarine from U S S ROCHESTER (C.A.-124) in Long Base since last report.

Beach. H e was Chief Engineer.

"H. L. 'MATTY' M A T H E W S , JR., and "JAY" T H O M A S , Major, USMC, has BILL CROWE were both attendees at PCO School. Matty is due to report to the USS orders from 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N. C. CLAMAGORE and Bill to the USS TROUT, both as COs. Matty was particularly happy with JIM V A U G H A N has moved to Bisbee, the assignment, since it takes him back to Ariz. (Please send your address, Jim.) "CHUCK" W A L K E R has received orders his hometown of Charlestown. " H O W A R D 'LOU' LARCOMBE was deto Middle East Force from Naval Air Special Weapons Facility, Kirtland AFB, Albu- tached from SubSchool Staff to attend the Naval W a r College at Newport. R A L P H querque, N. M. JACK W A S H has received orders to U S S CARNAHAN has moved from XO of the ST. PAUL (CA-73) in Yokosuka from Bu- USS SKIPTACK to his own command, the USS JALLAO. F R . A , N K ADAMS also took Pers. over as CO U S S HALFBEAK several mont!is WALT W E A V E R has orders from Naval ago after serving as XO of the USS NAUTISeou-ity Group, Washington, D. C . to CO LUS, including her trip under the polar ice Naval Security Group Activity, Futenma, cap.

Okinawa.

"Rumor also has it that J I M and Dotty HANK W I L S O N has orders to Second W I L S O N are house hunting in the New Fleet from CO U S S CUBERA (SS-347). London area again. The same highly placed Both are located in Norfolk. (but not necessarily-to-be-trusted) source An administrative error caused my dope says Jim is slated to become XO of the USS to be omitted from the August Shipmate so E T H A N ALLEN, one of the POL.ARIS FBM tiear with me as I try to get caught up in submarines now under construction at Electhe next few issues. tric Boat Div., General Dynamics Corps, I left Convair-Astronautics on 22 Sept. here in Groton. We'll be glad to have Jim and am now in the life insurance business and Dotty back to swell the dwindling ranks with Government Personnel Mutual Life of '47 in the area.

Insurance Co. in San Diego. I sincerely hope "I am also informed via the grapevine that my new occupation will enable me to that J I M GRIFFIN was here at PCO see more Naval Academy alumni and give School, though I didn't spot him during my me more time to devote to alumni activities trip through the 'attack teacher' with a group than I have had in the past. If so, I am going of some 20 friendly Allied officers. This was to have lots of fun in the new job. the same trip on which I saw Matty Mathews and Bill Crowe busily engaged over a DRT. "DAISY" NORFOLK AREA Since the entire room wasn't much larger than a card table, I don't know how I missed Due to the heat and general summer lazi- Jim, except to confess that I really didn't ness the classmates in the Norfolk area have remember him. (A quick check showed he not been very active. However we had a most was from the Second Batt, which might exdelightful potluck supper at BOB and Mary plain it.)

LICHTENBERG's on 18 June. Those present were the Adams, Albrights, Bonhams and their daughter, Laytons, Lavelles, Lichtenbergs, Peters, Wilcoxes, Taylors, Evie Dise, Helen Moore (Bob and Jim both away) and the Fousts. Many thanks for the Lichtenberg's hospitality and house.

Then on 13 Sept. Liz S C H M I D T had a coffee. We were most happy to see so many new faces. Those present were Jane Campbell, Kathy Macon, Betty Evans, Phil Faucett, Ginny Vardy, Chris Kenyon, Dudley Albright, Renee White, Marg Gardner and her sister, Chris Sadler, Doris Wilcox, Thelma Often, Betty Maginnis, Bettie McElroy, Gerry Waddell, Stu Tierney, Delly Bowen, Gem Mills, Evelyn Dise, Liz Schmidt and Pris Foust.

We are looking forward to a good turnout at the Oyster Bowl party. More about that after it takes place.

HOMECOMING

"If any '47er happens to be swinging through Cape Canaveral after the first of the year (we hope to be set up for housekeeping by then) give us a call or stop by."

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

NEWS

I was delighted to hear from P A T MARCH, who wrote, "Class of '47 activities have reached a new high in intensity for the eastern Med. As a matter of fact, there have been 2 more Class Reunions in Cyprus â&#x20AC;&#x201D;you may recall the one I mentioned in 1958 when S T U EVANS was here from London. During the weekend of 4-7 March 1960 the destroyer H. J. ELLISON paid a visit to Kyrania, (Cyprus. The XO was J I M 'ANDY PANDY' ANDERSON. Then on 21 March JACK D O H E N Y blew in from Istanbul as a member of the CinCUSNavEur inspection team. I regret that, because of a combination of inclement weather and a temporary shortage of black and white film, it is impossible for me to submit photographic evidence of these epic occasions.

"When the inspection team left here, I joined it and had a couple of very pleasant evenings visiting with Jack and Carole Doheny in their very pleasant apartment which fronts on the most attractive part of the Bosporus.

"I regret that the halcyon days of '47 history in Cyprus will soon draw to a close, at least temporarily. I will soon be relieved as the CO here and head for the Naval War College. When Saumie and I finally shake the copper ore from our shoes here, the only remaining representative of the Academy will be Jim Osmer out of '48A. Although very sorry to leave this fascinating island, we are looking forward to renewing old friendships at Newport.

"P.S. A couple of months ago I narrowly missed seeing R. H. KINSER. Some R A F friends of mine mentioned one day that a Navy P2V had touched down briefly at Nicosia. Imagine my surprise the next morning to see RHK's picture in the local papers."

The class will be delighted to know that

PICTURES

Prints of the Class of '46 Fifteenth Reunion photographs are available from Miller's Camera Shop, 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md. Prices are $1.50 for each 8x10 print, including postage. Specify either Print A or Print B.

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Sec'y. Mr. Joseph P . Flanauan, J r .

401 E . Mill Rd., Flonrtown. P a .

W. B. J O H N S O N writes, "This will be my final report from the New London area, since I am being detached on 18 Aug. to reN O V E M B E R ,

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the A L R U S H E R s were named the Arkansas All-American Family, and represented the State of Arkansas at the All-American Family Conference at Lehigh Acres, Fla. An article in the Commercial Appeal of Memphis continues as follows: "The Rushers were named as Brinkley's (Arkansas) family in the statewide contest by the membership of the Parent-Teachers Association and the Round Table Literary Club. The 3 children are Buck Rusher, Jr., 13, Gus Rusher 10, and Debbie Rusher, 5.

"After graduation from the Naval Academy Mr. Rusher served 3 years on the U S S MISSOURI,

and is now a lieutenant

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mander in the organized Naval Reserve attached to the Naval Air Reserve Training Unit at Millington, Tenn. Associated in business with his father at the Rusher Hotel and Motel, he is a past president of the Arkansas Hotel Association and is now on the board of directors." Classmates traveling across the country should not forget the Rusher hotel downtown or the Rusher Motel on Highway 70 West, Brinkley, Ark. LARRY H E S S , Division Law Specialist, Division Legal Office with the Third Marine Division on Okinawa, to all intents and purposes is front-running candidate for the class Sinbad. Detached from the Staff of ComAirLant, Larry travelled through Hawaii with his family, and from there alone to Okinawa as Division Law SpeciaUst. Jane and the family are at 399 Auwinala Rd., Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, and she would be happy to see any of the wives of '47ers who are in the area.

Aside from minor complaints about uniform and the weather (Marine combat outfit and boiling heat), Larry seems to have gone "Marine." This apparently is only one step from going native, and the attached photograph indicates that the palm trees are closing in. Larry is shown on the golf course known as Awase Meadows standing on a sand green. The old lady in the background is loiown as a mamasan who smooths the green after each play.

The R E D N I E D F E L D T ' s new address is 717 Fowler St., North Muskegon, Mich.

Tel. S H 4-3227.

The following information is taken from the latest Stew, with great credit to H O W I E W E I S S for moving it to the front burner.

BYRON N. B A T T I S , 1209 Missouri Ave., Kirkwood 22, Mo., is with Anderson Pritchard Oil Co. and heads the sales of their Solvent Division. No recent additions to the family, and he asks that any visitors passing through contact him at the above address.

LCdr. R I C H A R D A M M E and Marge arrived in Honolulu and reported that P E T E COLOT was there but he had not seen him.

He had seen J I M DOYLE, S W E D E H A N SEN and DADISMAN. "If any of the gang comes through, we'll have a cool one waiting."

BILL S W E E T M A N ' s new address is 1575 North Ave., Bridgeport, Conn.

W I L L F . SMALL, 4525 Robertson Ave., Sacramento 21, Calif., writes, "I am still with Aerojet, and I can't think of a better place to be. Hold down the position of Plant Engineering Dept. Head. Work is real fine.

The invitation to take anyone on a tour of our facility is still open and I'm sure anyone would find same highly interesting."

W A L T E R M. J O H N S O N , JR., 5100 Allan Rd., Washington 16, D. C , writes, "Enjoyed getting the Stew and hearing about the old gang. As you can see, I am back in my home town. Enjoying it very much. Have seen H A R R Y K E L L E R at a few class luncheons. I have been in business for myself for 3}4 years and enjoy it. I started in 50

real estate in 1949 and have been with it since. We specialize in residential sales, insurance and rentals." (Good plug, Walt!)

LCdr. J A M E S B. DAVIDSON, Staff ComServRon 3, F P O San Francisco, writes, "Anna Ruth, our 2 daughters and son are living in Sasebo, Japan. I am electronics maintenance officer on the staff of Commander Service Squadron Three, and we have been in the rebel portion of the Far East since last July. Before that we spent 2 years at Mare Island building nuclear submarines. Both of my duty stations since going ED have produced some very interesting work. Our present job is to provide mobile logistic support to the Seventh Fleet—mine, one little corner of it, but it turns out that there is a lot of Seventh Fleet out here.

"We Uke living in Japan very much. This is our 2nd tour; we even asked for this one.

Sasebo is quite a place, a small town of about 250,000 people. It is cold in the winter, hot in the summer, but so different from any other part of the world we are having a ball.

All of you deep water sailors who get over this way be sure to look us up. The office phone is 345, easy to remember.

"I hear from D A V E F I S C H E R and family every year at Christmas time. He is presently stationed E S O Great Lakes. Should have another year or so to go up there.

P E T E K O C H I S should be just about finishing up at PG School. We managed to get down once to see them from Vallejo. Can any of our group top Pete's 6 little ones?

Spent a lot of time with M I K E LEDDICK at Cub Scout meetings, etc., when Mike was putting the SARGO in commission at Mare Island. He has since moved up to take over as CO of SWORDFISH, and is doing a fine job

according to reports that drift out this far.

We expect to be in or near Sasebo for 2 more years, so the door at the Davidson's will always be open to members of the 14th."

LCdr. T H O M A S B. B R I T T A I N , JR., CO

USS

TRUMPETFISH

(SS-42S),

FPO

New York, whose home address is 361 Grove St., Charleston 22, S. C , writes, "Note that I've had a Change of address, having left the nuclear power business on 14 Dec. I thence proceeded to New London for 5 weeks of PCO school and after some leave with my family in Florida, I relieved as CO TRUMPETFISH. Several classmates command subs here —MO M U N C I E on SENNETT and W A L T

J O H N S O N on CHIVO. No company mates in this area that I know of.

"We moved to town here and are comfort- ably settled. Jeff Wotzel relieved me at West Milton and bought my house there while at it. We still stand with 3 redheaded boys, 8, 6 and 2J4, but expect another 'if in Sept.

Probably a redheaded boy! Having been an only son, and a descendant of only sons for 7 generations, I find my relatives in Kentucky looking on me with some astonishment. Nothing to it, though."

ROSS L. MILLER has been promoted

by The Southern New England "Telephone Co. at New Haven, Conn., to the position of division sales manager at Bridgeport. Mr. Miller has been with the telephone company since 1954. H e and Mrs. Miller and their 2 children make their home at 30 John Smith Dr., West Hartford, Conn.

ARMY-NAVY GAME

BREN and Nita W H I T E , with the Philadelphia group, plan an enjoyable reception, cocktails and dinner, after the game this year.

Those who attended last year will remember the excellent facilities of the Engineers' Club and the fine dinner that was served.

This year there will also be dancing. Bren and Nita and the Philadelphia area members of '47 invite classmates, wives and friends

to the post Army-Navy game reception at ;; the Engineers' Club. Details will be furnished « at the game.

HOMECOMING

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The Annapolis group reports that this P year's class party at Homecoming was attended by more of '47 thaii either of the 2 previous Homecoming parties. 52 class members were present, so that with wives and guests there were 105 attending. Eight or ten other members of '47 were in town for at least part of the weekend, but not on hand for the class party. P A U L FITZGERALD had the duty all weekend at the Experiment Station, but was represented by his wife Martha. W e made Bob Koch, USMA '47, an exchange instructor at USNA, an honorary member of the class. Nancy (Mrs. H O W A R D ) D A L T O N was present as a guest; she has made her home here since Howard's death. Plans are well underway for a 15th Homecoming party next year that promises to be the best ever—new location and all that. Those attending the Homecoming were the Adams, Bakers, Barkers, Bells, Blevins, Brassaws, Browns, Brungots, Chamberlains, Coles, Dick Crane, Davises, Donaldsons, Eagles, Edwards, Farshings, Flanagans, Ferrises, Fords, Germans, Gibsons, Gowers, Groves, Harrises, Hofmans, Hunters, Kearneys, Kings, Lahayes, Longmuirs, Marouseks, McLeods, McNatts, McNultys, Muncies, Pillars, Raes, Roses, Rossis, Savages, Scott Schaefer, Sneads, Stricklers, Strotts, Sullivans, Thurtells, Thomsons, Tuckers, Von Gerichtens, Warrens and Larry Young.

The Annapolis group is under the capable direction of BILL and Evelyn BLEVINS, backed up by JACK and Jill EDWARDS. They are planning together with GEORGE and Jean BRUNGOT a 15th Homecoming that will be one to remember. As of now, they have a hold on Carvel Hall facilities, including 35 guest rooms. For classmates who have missed the reunions up until now, here is a chance for your vacation weekend —golfing, cocktails, sailing, more cocktails, etc. J O E and Liz FLANAGAN stayed with Paul and Martha Fitzgerald in their beautiful quarters on the Elxperiment Station, and JACK and Mickey SULLIVAN stayed with DOC and Janie SAVAGE in their handsome quarters at the Academy.

WASHINGTON AREA

Washington is currently the scene of a great deal of shifting around. A solid corps of classmates is rounding out its period of duty at the various Washington offices and putting out to sea. More news next time.

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Corr. Sec'y, Ray Lochner, 1221 Van Buren Dr., Annapolis, Md.

HOMECOMING PARTY

One hundred and fifty-four '48ers and wives turned out for the class party Saturday night. Carvel Hall went all out—plenty of food and drink. Cocktails and chit diat from six till seven-thirty, followed by a sit down dinner. Many said it was the best class party yet. Shall we do it again next year? If so, please let your secretary know at least two months in advance. This year's party was subsidized with the funds left over from the year before—sorry to say our kitty is down to $10.00. A grand time was had by the following people: Joan and Paul Abel, Jim and Rose Ahern, Tom Alexander, Mike and Carolyn Ames, Bill and Iris Arnold, Bill and Fran Ayers, Gus and Jean Bacas, Fay Barnes (Bill out of town), Jim and Mary SHIPMATE

Beggs, Ben and Bobbie Bendel, Bruce and Joyce Benson, Floyd Bergeaux, Floyd Blizard, Lou and Maureen Boland, Phil and Gloria Bolger, Hill and Mary Louise Brooks, Paul and Betty Bryant, Ed and Bebe Buck, Roger and Amanta Carlquist, Bill and Barbara Chandler, Jack and Jane Chapman, Al Conord and wife, Jim and Boots Crosby, Charlie and Lottie Dean, Elliot and Beth Ann, Gordie and Rusty Engel, Dick and Margie Fenn, Jack Gaffigan, Bruce and Vivian Garlinghouse, Bob and Sibyl Geiger, Ben and Alice Goodman, Ernie Gray, Clay Hamilton and wife, Bob and Joanna Hanby, Dick and Mary Hoffman, Hank and Jean Hoffmann, Dudley and Sheila Holstein, Ted Holt and date Erline Perry, Dave Hurt, Harvey and Trudy Jagoe, Ed and Ruth Jaworski, Chuck Lane and wife, Baylor and Virginia Lansden, Ray and Jean Lochner, Bob and Mary White Lucy, Art and Ann Markel, Paul and Carolyn Martenson, John McCook, Bill and Shirley McGinty, John and Betty McMahon, Mike and Sally Miko, Ben and Betty Moore, Cliff and Shirley Morgan, Bill and Kay Morrison, Perry and Grace Nelson, Tom and Marty Nugent, Keith and Natalie O'Keefe, Jim and Mary Oliver, Frank and Helen Orr, Jack and Emma Park, George and Jeanne Parish, John and Eleanor Perkins, Paul and Carlyn Quinn, Hugh and Guy Riggs, Dick Rubenstein, Stretch and Jean Searson, Dan and Dottie Shockey, Boyd and .\nn Seibert, Hal and Pat Smith, Bob and Janie Caum Smith, Frank and Maggie Snyder, Dick and Helen Sprince, Ed and Mary Stacy, Bob and Millie Tobin, Carlos Villarreal and wife, John and Marie Vinsel, Joe and Gloria Wilson, Tom and Dorothy Wilson, and Wink and Pat Winkler. Sorry if I missed anyone, but I too was enjoying the get-together!

P E T E G O L D M A N writes from Norfolk that while in the Med. in August he saw D. W. S M I T H ( X O of COMPTON, DD-701) and JACK P I C K E N S at Port Lyautey. Jack is ordnance officer on Staff ComFairElm in Naples. L E E T H O M A S is in Norfolk and will be Ship Supfing the framing of the RANDOLPH. B I L L BACON is back in the area after spending t\vo cold winters in Wisconsin.

HERB and Marge G R E E N announce the birth of their first child, Charles, on 12 August 1960.

W A R R E N O R T L A N D writes that after a tour as Supply Officer on the U S S ALVDRA (AF-55) he is now on the Staff of the Supply School at Athens, Ga. Home address is 181 Valleywood Dr., Athens, Ga. JACK and Emma P A R K have moved to 12 Bodnarik Dr. Fords, N. J. Their telephone is Liberty 9-2120. Jack was his usual "flashing" self at Homecoming. W e want to see all of your pictures again next year. Jack.

Jack has reserved 25 rooms with baths at Carvel Hall for next year's Homecoming.

The rooms are $11.00 and four have already been taken, so if you want one write Jack or me right away.

MIKE A M E S and ROGER CARLQUIST are at Patuxent. Mike is attached to the Naval Test Pilot School and Roger is at NATC. BEN B E N D E L writes he was at Port Mugu for 3 years and is now at Dahlgren, Va., attached to Naval Weapons Lab. JACK L E D O U X is Exec. Officer of the CEC Officers School at Port Hueneme.

Prior to that he had 2 ^ years at the Civil Engineering Laboratory as Director of the Nuclear Division. Jack and Betty had their sixth child last March—it is now even—3 boys and 3 girls.

NOVEMBER,

1960

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Sec'y, LCdr. Robert W . Hanby, Apt. J 4 , P e r r y Circle, U S N A , Annapolis, Md. West Coast—LCdr. W . W. Lee, U S N , 2820 S. Norfolk St., San Mateo, Calif.

C. C. V I L L A R R E A L has been appointed as Manager of the Marine and Industrial Programs Operation for the Large Jet Engine Dept. of the General Electric Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. His responsibilities include the adaptation of aircraft turbojet engines to marine and industrial applications such as hydrofoil propulsion systems and mobile generator sets.

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Sec'y, LCdr. R. M. Machell, U S N , 5308 Juliet St., North Springfield, Va.

FORTY-NINER OF THE MONTH BERNARD S. GEWIRZ

ARMY-NAVY GAME

The Philly group wants to know how many are interested in having a '48B gettogether after the game. Drop a postcard to J O E W I L S O N , 1927 Tustin St., Philadelphia, Pa., if you want to join the party.

HOMECOMING

A grand time was had by the class during Homecoming. It started with the annual reception in Dahlgren Hall, followed by dinner in Bancroft and dancing back at Dahlgren.

(If you've never made this affair, I strongly urge you to attend next year!) Saturday was the big Villanova game, followed by a party at Carvel Hall.

Seen during the weekend were Paul and Joan Abel, Tom Alexander, Bill and Iris Arnold, Bill and Fran Ayers, Bill and Fay Barnes, Floyd Bergeaux, Floyd and Lois Blizard, Lou and Maureen Boland, Phil and Gloria Bolger, Paul and Betty Bryant, Nick and Ann Castruccio, Bill and Barbara Chandler, Al and Audrey Conord, Jim and Boots Crosby, Gordy and Rusty Engel, Chuck and Harriet Fowler, Jack Gaffigan, Warren Graham and his lovely bride, Ernie Gray, Clay Hamilton, Bob and Joanna Hanby, Dudley and Sheila Holstein, Dave and Dee Hurt, Chuck and Janie Lane, Art and Ann Markel, Paul and Carolyn Martenson, John and Betty McMahon, Ben and Betty Moore, Tom and Marty Nugent, Keith and Natalie O'Keefe, Frank and Helen Orr, John and Eleanor Perkins, Paul and Carolyn Quinn, Hugh and Cary Rardin, Guy Riggs, Jack and Barbara Robbins, Dick Rubenstein, Stretch and Jean Searson, R. C. Smith, Dick and Helen Sprince, Ed and Mary Stacy, Karl and Carol Thiele, Bob and Millie Tobin, Carlos and Doris Villarreal, John and Marie Vinsel, Joe and Gloria Wilson and Tom and Dorothy Wilson.

Beat Army! ! !

C. C. VILLAREAL '48B

Photo by Harris & Ewing

Name: B E R N I E GEWIRZ. Claim to fame: Anchor man. Class of '49. Washington attorney.

Life story (since 1949) : After graduating with the distinction of being number 792 in a class of 792, Bernie was commissioned as an Ensign, USN, and reported to the USS NOBLE, an A P A operating in the Pacific. In 1950 he left the service and entered Georgetown Law School, attending classes part time and working also as a claims adjuster for the National Mutual Insurance Co. During the Korean conflict Bernie was recalled to active duty and assigned to ComEastSeaFrontier Staff in New York City.

He continued his law studies at night at New York University and took the D. C. Bar exaininanon in Dec. 1952. Soon thereafter he he was ordered to the U S S CORAL SEA, where he served as Legal Officer. While at sea with the Sixth Fleet, he received word that he had passed the Bar in D. C. Subsequently, he attended the Naval Justice School at Newport.

Returning again to civilian life in 1954, Bernie rejoined the National Mutual Ins. Co. as Executive Vice-President. While he held this position, the company flourished, and the amount of insurance written was doubled.

In 1957 Bernie established his own law practice, specializing in real estate, taxes and financing. He has been associated with the development of several new office buildings in downtown Washington, as well as some of the city's most prominent apartment structures. Now planned or under construction are an automobile parking garage, a high-rise apartment house and a garden type apartment development.

Still a bachelor, Bernie has been active in numerous civic projects. He is currently on the board of directors of The Connecticut Avenue Asso., and the Washington Community Center. On the side he finds time for golf, skiing and swimming. Bernie's office is in the Investment Bldg. at 15th and K, N.W., and his home is at 3101 Davenport, N.W., Washington, D. C. 51

H O M E C O M I N G NEWS

The Homecoming weekend brought a very respectable turnout of '49ers. The prize for travehng the farthest should go to JACK C A R T W R I G H T . He and his wife drove all the way from Pittsburgh.

The '49 section in the Stadium for the Villanova game was right on the 50 yard line, in the top 3 rows of the east stands.

Fortunately, every seat in the new Stadium is good for seeing, so this was no problem.

As an added feature we all got tanned faces from sitting on the sunny side.

Aiter the game, and following quick stops at Alumni House, Carvel Hall and the "O" Club, some 85 '49ers, wives, dates and friends congregated at LeBow's Oak Grove for the class party. The keynote of the evening was everyone talking to everyone else and getting caught up on news of other classmates. It was a great time. Hope to see you all there next year.

MAIL BAG

BOB COONTZ is currently stationed at the Naval Electronics Lab. in San Diego, where he is working on NTDS. He says he works with the Remington Rand Univac people, and he is learning how to teach a digital computer to "think." Says it is very interesting. BILL BRYAN and ED D E N N I S are also assigned to the lab, and work nearby.

Bob and his wife Patsy live at 3122 N. Evergreen St., San Diego. They have 3 children now, 2 boys and a new little girl named Connie who was born about the 1st of Aug. Many people wrote in to help me find DICK AGNEW. The first was Dick's father, Capt. H. F. Agnew, who dropped me a friendly note with all the necessary information. The next item was a card from Martha Wynn in Jacksonville, Fla. She also produced the Agnew's address. In addition she mentioned that husband JACK W Y N N is now in VA-36 aboard the U S S SARATOGA. Finally young Dick himself wrote in to say that he is Flag Lieutenant to COM 17 and Commander Alaskan Sea Frontier. Dick and his wife Lise are living in Kodiak with their 2 youngsters, Nancy 4, and Marc Henry, lyi.

Their address is Navy 127, Box 14, c/o Postmaster, Seattle, Wash. Dick is expecting orders in Nov. To all concerned in this manhuntâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;well done. We only have about 34 more missing persons to go.

JIM H U R S T (CAPT U S A F ) is now at Sembach Air Base in Germany where he is attached to HQ, 38th Tactical Missile Wing, c/o A P O 130, New York. Sembach is about 60 miles from Frankfurt. He says the only '49 types he has seen recently are I. T. and Dottie M A C D O N A L D , who come visiting from Moscow once or twice a year. Jim and his wife Alice (Petie) invite any '49ers passing through to be sure to stop and see them.

They now have 3 children, 2 girls, 8 and 6, and a boy, 1, who was born there in Germany last year. Jim expects to be at Sembach until next July.

BILL BROUGHTON is the Assistant Production Officer at the U. S. Naval Ordnance Plant in Macon, Ga. He writes that the welcome mat is out to all '49ers at Quarters D, where he and his wife Joan live with their 2 young ones. Rusty 4, and Melissa Anne Vy4. Bill says they have been thriving in the Georgia sun, particularly since the base swimming pool is practically in their front yard. The Broughtons have been in Macon since last Dec. and Bill expects to stay another year before returning to sea duty.

JIM E D M U N D S O N is assigned to the Weapons Dept., USNA. He and his wife Jean live at 13 Wainwright Dr., Annapolis.

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Thanks for your help on the Homecoming party, Jim. JIM W I L S O N has recently been transferred from XO of USS CAIMAN (SS-323) to ComSubLant staff in Norfolk. He and his wife Mary Emma and their 3 boys, James, John and Jess, were living in San Diego, but by now they are probably settled in the Norfolk area.

JIM DICKSON is Assistant to_ the V P of Production, Stainless and Strip Div., Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., in Detroit. Home address: 4079 Cumberland Rd., Berkley, Mich.

C H I P HIGGINS has, completed a cross country move and has now settled at 2681 Coleridge Dr., Los Alamitos, Calif. Formerly at Purdue where he earned an MS in Industrial Management, Chip is now finishing his training at the Wilshire Oil Co. When all this is through he will report to USS PROVIDENCE. In case you are wondering, he is still LCDR USN. Chip and his wife Barbara have 4 children now, a girl and 3 boys.

BOB J A M E S (R.E.) and his wife Rae are now living at 4412 Oakton Rd., Fort Worth 16, Texas. They have 2 little Jameses, Patty Anne, 9, and Bradford, 7. Bob left the Air Force in 1956 as a Major. He is now Assistant Mgr. of Goodbody & Co., in Fort Worth. Next time I'm in Fort Worth, I'll call Bob and find out what his company does.

ROGER PEARD (MAJ USMC) is now assigned as Safety Officer flying F8U-lPs with VMCJ-1, 1st Marine Air Wing, F P O San Francisco. He was expecting to deploy to Japan very soon. Roger's wife, Cordelia, and their 4 kids are living at 2348 Rutgers Dr., Costa Mesa, Calif, (near El Toro), and will remain there until he completes his tour in the Far East.

NORFOLK NEWS

The Norfolk chapter was organizing a party following the Oyster Bowl game on 8 Oct. CHARLIE BAUMAN, now on ComTraLant staff, and CHARLIE S M I T H were in charge. Sounded like a good time in the making, to be held at the Staff College "O" Club. We'll try' to have a report for the next issue.

LOS ANGELES NEWS

JIM CARMACK is organizing a '49 class reunion at the Allen Center "O" Club, Terminal Island, Long Beach, on Saturday, 26 Nov., to have lunch and watch the ArmyNavy game on TV. All those who are interested should contact Jim at 4338 Oakwood Ave., La Canada, phone. Sylvan 0-4149.

Jim is presently Military V S T O L Requirements Representative for the California Div. of Lockheed Aircraft. He and his wife, Betty Jane, have 3 children: 2 girls, 8 and 5, and a boy 1. Nearby neighbors are J O H N and Pat IVERS, who also live on Oakwood Ave. in La Canada. John is working at Ivers Dept.

Store, Highland Park. The Ivers have 6 children.

Jim has agreed to act as L. A. correspondent for this column for a while. If you have any hot dope on classmates in the L. A. area, please pass it on to him for eventual transmission to the class secretary.

W A S H I N G T O N NEWS

John Baj us, Gerry McCabe, Gap Haynes, Ray Miller and E. R. McDonald have recently moved into the Washington area.

John is a neighbor of mine in N. Springfield.

Gerry lives at 607 Janneys Lane, Alexandria, Va., and Mac lives at 6320 N. 25th St., Arlington 7, Va. Gap is at 1404 Sheldon Dr., Alexandria, Va. Don't have Ray's address yet.

BOB T I T U S , who just came to Washington to work for the Weather Bureau, will be leaving for the Antarctic soon to participate in Operation Deepfreeze.

CLASS DIRECTORY NEWS

The tally is now about 140 names and $210. Responses are beginning to taper off.

We not only need the address and duty assignment information, but we need your $2 also. Don't wait any longer! Please mail in the dope and the dough.

TEN MOST WANTED

Who knows where these classmates are?

R. D. Adams, W. J. Balko, J. F. Burke, J. M. Dalrymple, B. N. Downes, H. P. Fishman, J. M. Johnson, Jr., H. J. Kindl, W .A. Meyers, III, and H. O. Purnell. If you do, please tell your friendly class secretary.

On 6 Sept. LCdr. E. C. HIGGINS wrote, "Barbara and the 4 children will be at 2681 Coleridge Drive, Los Alamitos, Calif., for the foreseeable future. I will be with them until Feb. 1961 while undergoing fuel training with the Wilshire Oil Co. In Feb. I report to the U S S PROVIDENCE for supply duties. The ship will operate out of Long Beach so our home address should not have to be changed."

Corr. Sec'y, Lt. R. T. Shultz, U S N 1201 Seaton Lane, Falls Church, Va. 10TH REUNION

Our 10th Reunion at Annapolis on Homecoming Weekend really turned out fine. Some 85 classmates attendedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a survey of other classes at Homecoming showed that '50 was the best represented.

The weekend started with checking in at the class "hospitality suite" at Carvel Hall on Friday afternoon and drawing blue hats with a gold 50 on them. The first event of the weekend was a parade on Worden Field at 1630 on Friday. Through the good offices of DODGE McFALL, Aide to the Superintendent, a special section of seats was reserved for the class right by the reviewing stand. For many of us it was a novel treat to see a parade instead of performing in one, and what wonderful seats!

The reception in Dahlgren Hall, followed by dinner in the Mess Hall, was the next item on the agenda. We had about 8 tables for the class and were surprised to find that the tables only seat 10 people now. The food was excellent although someone said it tasted just the same. During the meal we got off several cheers even though most everyone was busy eating. After dinner there was a dance in Dahlgren Hall and then most of us returned to the "hospitality suite" where hospitality flowed until about 0200.

On Saturday morning we had a class meeting to try to pick up the loose ends. Fortunately P H I L RYAN, our class president, was able to make it up from Sanford, Fla., and did an admirable job of organizing the meeting. The items discussed were: (1) A 10-year-book. Everyone agreed that this was a great idea although realizing it is a huge job and would probably end up being a 12year-book by the time we can get it published. (2) Donating enough money to the Stadium Fund to cover payment for '50 memorial chairs. Information on how far we had to go beyond what we have already donated was not readily available but we plan to follow up on this and it will be mentioned in a future column in Shipmate. (3) After S H I P M A T E

getting the chairs paid for ; setting up some sort ot a memorial or prize of a continuing nature in the name of the class. Several ideas were brough forth on this subject and classmates having any thoughts on it are encouraged to set them forth by writing to me. (4) In order to get something started on the above, it is planned to go to the company representative system, wherein a representative from each of the companies as of First Class year will be responsible for keeping track of and contacting the other classmates in his company on class matters. At this point a roll of companies was called, with about half of the 36 accounted for. For those companies not represented, a representative will be picked and then I will send each company representative the best addresses we have for those in his company.

We will proceed from there to get things rolling. (5) Everyone agreed that too few classmates belong to the Alumni Association and receive Shipmate. Herein lies most of our trouble. Up until now we have had poor addresses and inadequate means of disseminating the dope. The consensus of opinion was that every member of the Alumni Association should get a non-member classmate to join. (Ed's. Note: Cheers!) The meeting ended on the enthusiastic note that the great turnout and interest shown in our 10th Reunion was undoubtedly a sign of renewed vigor and _ interest in the class and class activity. We plan to keep it and increase it! .\fter the business meeting and up to and during the game, chrysanthemum corsages were passed out to the girls. With our blue hats and the girls with their hats and mum corsages it became pretty apparent to all the other grads that '50 was out in force. We had fine seats and it was a superior ball game.

The class party at the Naval Academy Officers' Club was perhaps the highlight of the weekend. It was indeed a memoraljle evening. The drinks were smooth, the food superb, the music great and you couldn't beat the company! There were about 80 couples at the party and for all practical purposes it looked as though '50 had taken over the club.

Some of the hardier souls stayed around for Sunday and went sailing (sea duty types no doubt) to top off an all round hard-tobeat weekend.

-A complete list of those present for the weekend is not available at this writing but will be included in a later column.

A critique of the weekend is not complete without a vote of thanks to R E D M E E K for getting the hats and performing numerous other administrative tasks in connection with the weekend (incidentally after all his hard work Red couldn't make it to the game and class party but was able to be with us on Friday) ; BIRCH D E W I T T for his work on hotel reservations, the "hospitality suite" and general activity in preparing for the weekend; J E R R Y SOLOMON for his work over the weekend in general and more specifically the class party; D O N D U N H A M for his work on the weekend and effort in connection with the class party; DODGE McFALL for arranging the seats for the parade, among other things.

The tremendous success of the weekend is all the more a credit to the Annapolis contingent when we realize that they are such a small group. This group will soon be bolstered by the arrival of J A K E JACOBSON in the fall..

Another unique feature of the weekend was the inscribed ballpoint pens passed out

by RICK S N Y D E R inscribed "Class of 1950 Tenth Reunion," a novel idea and nice memento. Thanks, Rick.

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Along with the splendid response and reservations we got from our flyers advertising the weekend, several regrets were received.

From W A Y N E SMITH, "It is with much regret that Liz and I will not be able to make this one. Over that weekend I will still be sailing the Western Pacific in TICONDEROGA along with J I M O B E R H O L T Z E R who is also pushing A4D-2s here in VA-5S." H O W A R D LANIADO wrote, "I'm sorry as I can ever be that I'll be unable to attend.

My wife will be about 3 weeks from her due date and we had best stay home."

From F R A N K F E A T H E R S T O N , "Unfortunately orders in June took me from Washington out here to PG School at Monterey so we won't be able to make it."

W A L T F L I N T wrote, "Surely sorry Peggie and I will be unable to come up from Cape Canaveral as the missile business plus 5 children, ages 1-8, preclude our leaving for such a trip. Our thoughts will be with you all."

From T O M SHERMAN, ^'Thanks for the invitation to the 10th Reunion received to-

day. Unfortunately I have a previous engagement here in the Red Sea and can't make it."

The following letter from C H A R L I E H O O P E R proposes an interesting idea in connection with Homecoming and reads like this: "There is just one thing I don't understand and after talking to classmates last Saturday night, I am even more at a loss.

Here we have a situation where a great group of guys and their ladies are assembled, we have a little spirits to make the evening fluid, and we get a band together that has a footlifting beat; the food is good, the conversation is not only enjoyable, it's exhilarating, and smack in the middle of this wonderful time I ask myself, 'What's everybody doing next Saturday night ?' Now my plan is that we do get together every Saturday night at the Annapolis 0-Club, all that is except for 26 Nov. which is the Army-Navy game, and at that time the only change is the meeting place. Well ?"

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pected arrival in late October and has been up here house hunting.

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to the Office of

Naval Research, with an expected arrival near the turn of the year.

We are looking forward to the arrival of Bill and Tom and also to getting the Washington group mustered and organizing for the next year.

NORFOLK AREA

With their orders to Washington Bill and Barbara DeMers have turned over their correspondent's duties to TOM and Ann ROSS. Anne's first report is as follows: "We began our monthly wives' coffee in September at the home of Barbara DeMers. Barbara and Sherry S T E R N E R were co-hostesses. W e have decided to have our coffees on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The October hostesses will be Marge PERRY and Madeleine WOOD. Plans were laid for a buffet following the Oyster Bowl game on 8 Oct., to be held at the home of SAM and Jody P O W E L with RODDY and Sue RADC L I F F E as assistant host and hostess.

Dodge and Jody McFall planned to come from AnnapoHs for this big affair!"

We welcome to the Norfolk area the following newcomers: Don and Barbara Albright, Norfolk Detachment OpTevFor; Bill and Jackie Diehl, Precommissioning Detail ENTERPRISE ( C V A ( N ) - 6 5 ) ; Rocky and

Consuelo Holman, DEWEY (DLG-14) ; George and Jeannine Irish, FREMONT ( A P A 45) ; Bill and Shirley Kiehl, X O RUNNER ( S S - 4 7 6 ) ; Ward and Shirley Lasley, X O SHASTA ( A E - 6 ) ; Byron and Donna Lee, Precommissioning Detail ENTERPRISE ( C V A -

(N)-65) ; Jim and Jane O'Reilly, Precommissioning

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65) ; Dick and Mary Lou Thurston, Staff, Second Fleet in NORTHAMPTON ( C L C - 1 ) ;

Pete and Madeleine Wood, Staff CinCLantFlt; and Tim and Mary Wooldridge, V F 101 Detachment, N A S Oceana.

PALO ALTO

BOB (R.R.) M O N R O E writes, "In July I finished a tour as Missile Officer of U S S BOSTON ( C A G - 1 ) , and am now in Palo Alto,

Calif., for a 2-year course in International Relations at Stanford University." Bob and •Char have 3 children, Bob 6, Nancy 4 and Susan 2. Their address is 23110 Altamead Dr., Mountain View, Calif.

PACIFIC AREA

From FLAREBACK F A R R E L L : "After returning from a rather long trip in the Pacific it occurred to me that for once many •classmates have arrived in the Pacific area.

Before leaving Barber's Point I met S T E V E McCLARAN who is on staff duty in San Diego (Aide and Flag Lieutenant to ComFirstFlt). On arrival in Kodiak the weather .guesser turned out to be F R E D DUGGAN. Both at Kodiak and in Adak I met BOB W A T S O N who is presently with the Sea Bee staff at Point Mugu. Although I haven't seen him, rumor has it that HARRY H U S S M A N N is back on sea duty and stationed at North Island. Sorry to report no changes in the '50 team in Hawaii. A ray of light iDroke last month when T O M O'NEILL called while passing through on the way to WestPac. All of us here would like very much to hear from our classmates, so use the telephone and let us say Aloha any time you are here."

NAVY-WASHINGTON FOOTBALL GAME

Although it will be old hat by the time S4

New home address for C H E T and Jan C H E R T A V I A N is 103 Ross Dr., Vienna, Va. J O H N GREEN reported to BuWeps for duty in August, and is living at 1826 Holly Hill Dr., Falls Church, Va. LES E T C H I S O N , between ye old English Ale in Liverpool, England, wrote that "I'm looking for the guy whose sea duty CHANGE OF ADDRESS I'm doing in addition to my own." Les is XO A change of address card from CHUCK on a D E R and overtoured at sea, but is also and Connie ROBERTSON to 20081 Chateau in real estate in Rhode Island. Anyone inDr., Saratoga, Calif. Thank you for the card, terested in 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, write to Les Connie. Remember change of address cards at 54 Harney Rd., Middletown, R. I. are easy to fill out, so when you move just GLENN BARNEY, after a 3-year PG in drop one in the mailbox for the class sec- electronics, is now in Pearl at the PacFltretary.

OPCon Center.

GENE ALLENDER, DICK INMAN and J O H N CARR also finished at Monterey in June. Nice going, gang.

Sec'y, Lt. L. P . Treadwell, U S N , 522 Meadow Lane, Falls Chnrch, Va. K I T K I T T E R M A N has just started MaA lot of water has passed under the hawse- rine PG ( ? ) , and P A U L GALLAGHER pipe during the past month. The many letters and AL P H I L L I P S are also in the program. and responses to the July mailout indicate DON S H E E L Y is now at PG School too, high interest by '51 in the various projects home address 826 Archer St., Monterey, afoot. For those whose mailout was received Calif.

From Japan, S T U SINGER has come in late, or not at all, or misspelled—it did happen on my watch. Period. A brief rundown on with a fine letter. His brood now numbers class projects follows, but first let it be 4 boys. Stu has an MS degree in industrial known that '51 Navys are under the gun at engineering, obtained at Stanford. His presthis time. The LCDR selection board con- ent address is HedRonSec, 2710th Air Base Wing, A P O 323, San Francisco. vened on 18 Oct. Amen.

BOB R E H W A L D T reports the arrival of # 3 son, Frank Eldridge, born 27 July, CONTRIBUTIONS TO AF "FALCON" STADIUM and weighing a light 9 lb. 9J4 oz. Bob is in Capt. J I M H U N T has "volunteered" to SAC country at 905 Durand Dr., Bellevue, sponsor this project. The class in the near Neb. K E I T H (CURLY) M A T S O N spent a future will be solicited for contributions. This decision was actually reached at the annual few days with the Rehwaldts in July. Keith meeting last May. There is no doubt that we finished a tour at Webb A F B , Texas, and is will make it a good show, and remember now in school at Tucson. " W H I T " C. C. W H I T E N E R from the that Navy may have to beat the U S A F in Colorado (too), and so the Falcons should "land of the Zenbakuren" reports a new adhave a representative stadium for a Navy dress: Drawer 100, Box 15, A P O 328, San Francisco? ?? team.

GO V E R T " G O P H " B A S S E T T reports TEN-YEAR BOOK 45 Union St., Mansfield, Mass., as a new (BALL OF WAX) address.

Despite some over-organization (in genGEORGE GOVAN is attached to NAS eral), this program is now in full operation! ? Corpus Christi.

Look for a questionnaire along with the A F ED FLYNN's address is Box 8136, stadium letter in late November. Please fill WADC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. out the form and return same. This will be DICK BALTZ also at W - P , 171 Orinoco the basis for your dope sheet in the book. St., Dayton 31, Ohio. MAC M c P H E E T E R S No other action by classmates in the field is is in the Corps (of course) at 407 Cottonrequired. wood Rd., Oceanside, Calif. Good old JACKSON B O W D E N amplified his form, reportHOMECOMING ing from Germany that Norma and he have Homecoming '60 was a real success, par- a 7-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. ticularly with the arrival of President Eisen- Address 38 ABRon ( U S A F E ) , A P O 130, hower by Marine helicopter 5 minutes before New York. the kickoff. The football game wasn't the BOB H A Y is at 8026 Dunfield Ave., Los greatest game ever played, but W E S H A M - Angeles 45, Calif.

MOND provided interesting sidelights. The R. E. V A N DER N A I L L E N (DEALER) class seats were on the 30, east side, but down low. GERRY CONNOR was busy casing is enjoying life at 820 Georgetown Dr., Nashthe area for next year— our 10th. The party ville 9, Tenn.

SANDY W I N N E F E L D is in sunny Italy, at the Officers' Club was even oversubscribed —75 tickets for dinner were sold with only c/o ComFairElm Staff, Navy #510, F P O seating for 36, but 2 seatings were quickly New York. improvised. Classmates came from all over P A U L L A U T E R M I L C H is aboard USS the East, but it is virtually impossible to list ROCHESTER ( C A - 1 2 4 ) and relayed greetings all who were there. A R T SUNDRY repre- from Subic Bay, P. I. sented the Annapolis Touchdown Club, RAY S W E D E LARSON is aboard U S S BENREIG, Brooklyn, while ASHBY REAR- NINGTON (CVS-20) in PacFlt. DON entertained with stories of Siam. Many RAY ROBBINS is now at H Q 64th Air thanks are due to our Annapolis group, particularly BILL ASTON, for the great week- Div, Stewart A F B , New York.

J O H N BECKER'S address is 604 Pines end, and for those who couldn't make it, Lake Drive West, Wayne, N. J. plan now for Homecoming '61.

T O M B E A T T I E is still "haunting the Far HERE AND THERE East aboard U S S WASHBURN (AKA-108).

DICK CHILDS is now in the Intelligence H E R M A N GIESEN's new location is School, home address 6111 Clearfield Dr., ARDC Regional Office, 39 S. LaSalle St., Washington 27, D. C. Rm. 715, Chicago 3, 111. this is printed I just can't resist mentioning that terrific game. What a thriller to win by a field goal with only a few seconds to go.

Although we are expecting great things from now until we stomp Army, that 15 to 14 victory over Washington will probably go down as one of the spectacular games of the 1960 season.

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BILL P U R S E lives at 416 Cincinnati Ave., El Paso, Texas.

1122 Munsey Bldg., Washington, D. C. is home for A R T CASALE. STU BECK is far away in N E Africa and only if declared " P N G " would have been able to make Homecoming. # 1 0 is for sure. ?oA\?

4 ^ ^ ^ ^ ' Attache, Navy #540, FPO New York.

Deployed in the Med are J O H N S T U M P and AL BRADY aboard CVA-60 c/o VA-34, F P O New York. ^ ^ ^ ° " ' <=/« From W A L T SCHUTZ, "Now flying ADs (will they ever wear out) with V A 196 at N A S Moffett. My wife, Carrie, and 1 have one son, 4 years old, and a new little girl. Spent last 3 years in the training command as a flight instructor. See CARL BUZZELL in VF-193 and R I C H R I C H A R D SON in VF-191. Address, 399 E. Maude .\ve., Sunnyvale, Calif."

TOM W A R D by now has been detached from U S S GYATT ( D D G - 1 ) and will be re-

porting to duty at the Range Safety Office Point Arguello, Lompac, Calif. Tom spent 2 years aboard the "World's First" and has recently seen A N G U S McCAULEY, A R T ISMAY and F R A N K C O N L I N in the Med JOHN T I L L S O N strictly a PacFlt sailor: 330 "C" Ave., Coronado, Calif. Also in Coronado is J O H N A L V I S at 1401 Eight From BILL ( W I L L A R D ) OLSON: Together with BOB D U N N and E D BAUER I am sweltering in the Yokosuka heat. Despite a late start the Olson family IS rapidly overcoming the children gap. Besides my wife Eve there is one small boy with another due this month." Address • U S S ORISKANY ( C V A - 3 4 ) , F P O San Francisco.

^^f'c- - ^ ^ L L , another spinach suiter, is at NAS Glynco, Ga., but will be aboard INTREPID this fall. Before Georgia, the Halls fSSi^KingvilIe for 3 years, with the T O L LEFSONs and LOVEs. SAM J O N E S is aboard the HAMMERBERG and will, or may already have, rounded Cape Horn. Home address: 21A Arnold Ave., Newport, R. I.

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local area classmates by mail for election.

The results appear later in this column.

CURT W A K E M A N was nominated, seconded and elected to fill out the term as a member of the Executive Committee at Large, created by the unfortunate death of H A R R Y LACKEY. Curt is now at Quonset Point in VS. Capt. William H. Geatches, USA, USMA '52, was made a non-voting member of our class. Bill is an Associate Professor at U S N A in the Dept. of Engineering. Welcome Aboard, Bill.

The Executive Committee authorized the Treasurer to expend money in order to reserve rooms at the Bellevue-Stratford for the use of classmates attending the ArmyNavy football game. The rooms are to be without sleeping accommodations and for the sole purpose of a common meeting and entertainment place for classmates. These room numbers are to be posted in the lobby of the hotel and the Treasurer is to collect money from those in attendance on a prorated basis for reimbursement of the rooms.

See you all there and bring your own drinks; we'll have the mix.

CLASS ELECTION

ADDRESSES U N K N O W N

The following classmates' addresses are in error, and are temporarily lost. (All believed to be civilians now.) H. K. Alexander Jr., John W. Niven, John W. Shefl5eld, Jr., James F. Toal, Larry L. Johnston, John C. Peterson, Paul L. (Clean Cut) Maier, Don A. Nicksay, Dick G. Williams, Bob G. Bills Frank A. Stelzer, J. P. Schuler and J. H .

Lederle. Please pass the word along if anyone knows their whereabouts.

CLASS LUNCHEONS WASHINGTON AREA

Fifteen turned out on 14 Sept. These luncheons are now established (2nd Wed ^TTJ^°^}\ Army-Navy Town Club) with VITRO" G I N D E R picking up the tab each month.

L E S T YOU F O R G E T — B E A T ARMY! ! !

11 / Class of 1952, U S N A W ( • P . O . Box 225, A n n a p o l i s , Md. CLASS MEETING

The first annual meeting of the Association was held on 1 June 1960 at Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. Following the usual formalities a list of nominations for class officers was made and has since been presented to N O V E M B E R ,

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As a result of the Washington-Annapolis area election the following have been elected to office: Executive Vice President, Tom Paris; Administrative Vice President, Ken Smith; Secretary, Jake Kermes; Treasurer, John Dolan; Executive Committee, Joe Burgin, Dave Manring, Al Schurr.

TREASURER'S REPORT

J O H N DOLAN presented his annual report at the Homecoming dinner.

As of 15 July 1960, total shares held of the Lexington Income Fund is 568.830 with a value of $6,308.32. This is compared to a 14 Aug. 1959 value of $6,536.79, a loss of 288.47 dollars in stock value, in addition to which an outlay of $72.57 in cash was made to cover various class expenditures, or a net loss of $301.24 has occurred in the last 13 months.

We should expect, at the turn of the calendar year, a stock dividend of about $120 plus the normal quarterly dividends for 15 Aug. and 15 Nov. of about $30 each. Consequently, in a year and a half we will have lost about $120. It is not felt to be advisable to reinvest at this time as the Lexington Fund declined only 3.5% as compared to a Dow-Jones decline of 5.3% over the same period.

HOMECOMING

My aching head! . . . and this typewriter is the noisiest contraption.

Thanks to the hard efforts of K E N S M I T H we had one of the very best class parties yet. Some 90 of us thoroughly enjoyed renewed acquaintances over an excellent dinner and at the bar we heard many a tall tale of Mother Bancroft.

TOM BAKKE came the furthest, as a scout for the Air Force Academy. Without any comment he gloated over one missing goat (it's a standby Tom, so wipe off that smile !). R A L P H and Chris CARSON were a close second, coming up from Pensacola.

ED P A S T O R I N O came in from New York to offer his services as a representative from that area. You New Yorkers give Ed a call and he'll tell you all about the big shindig we had here—maybe he can get you to come to Homecoming next year. Ed's address is 11 North Elm St., Hicksville, N. Y. TOM P A R I S has started on plans for next Homecoming. Why not start on your plans too—join u s !

KEY WEST

HUGO S C H L U T E R Since BIS W E V left, L E S B A N G H A R T and I are the remaining '52ers at Fleet Sonar School. However, W A Y N E H U G H E S , BILL McCAFFERTY and P E T E R O A N E have been through the C O / X O A S W Tactical Course. Anne and I had the pleasure of entertaining them for a few hours, demonstrating Southern hospitality as it were, and to help wash down the ever present coral.

Bill enjoyed his stay here so much that he promised to return and bring his ship with him. He relieved as XO of the HARTLEY.

Pete reports to the LAWRENCE when he finishes here.

I talked to L E E M I T C H E L L for a few minutes last week. He is Communicator and O P S on the TRIANTE at Cayo Hueso. H O BART W I S E M A N and BUZZ ELLISON have both been in the area recently.

Any wandering 1100s or 1310s who are ordered to the school on T D or TAD, I wish they would give CYpress 4-1771 a call for a tall, cool one.

LONG BEACH

JOHN WARD I have just returned to the Long Beach area having taken command of the LINCOLN COUNTY (LST-898) in Japan last June. As yet I have not run into a great many '52ers, but R A L P H GROSS stopped by for lunch.

He is reporting to an oiler, PLATT, for duty as Engineering Officer.

I'll try to help you out with Long Beach area news as I run across our aging classmates.

Thanks boys, aging or not, for the news.

How about a few more of you readers dropping us a line now and then? Especially a word or two from the non-Navy types. We're still interested in what you are doing.

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WASHINGTON

Capt. J O H N M. COCKEY, USMC, is now stationed in Washington, D. C. His address is 2306 Berkley St., S.E. MONTEREY

G E N E V A N H O O F sends news that there are 17 new students at Monterey this year from the Class of '53. This now brings the total of '53ers at PG to 76. Many graduates left this past year but it looks like this is still our biggest group.

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C H A R L I E LAMB (CAPT USAF) visited the Naval Academy the other day with lots of information that brought us up to date on several old friends. Charlie has just completed 2 years' graduate work at the University of Oklahoma and has been assigned to the Inspector General's Office Headquarters, 17th Air Force, Ramstein AFB, Germany. Charlie and his wife Joyce now have 2 children, Aloel 6 and Charles Jr. 4.

Charlie had just visited D O N . \ L D METZ in North Augusta, S. C. Don has a beautiful home there and is working as assistant cashier in a bank. Next year he anticipates coaching a pony league baseball team. Don and his wife Sarah really enjoy seeing old friends as often as they can drop by.

O A K A H J O N E S recently completed 2 years' graduate work at the University of Oklahoma and has gone to the Air Force Academy as an instructor in history. Let's hear from the Air Force .Academy, Oakah.

CHARLES SEIBER and his wife Pat arrived at the University of Oklahoma in June to study mechanical engineering. They have a pretty blond girl named Debbie, which is remarkable as Charlie doesn't have much hair left!

DON MANG was at the Civil Engineering Center at Wright-Patterson AFB as an instructor and GIB R I N D A H L was recently there as a student.

COOPER SCOTT and his wife Jo Ann are now at_ MIT and F R E D MANN is working in industry in Dallas.

A postponed Y P picnic party finally took place on the Severn on 20 Aug. in the form of a saiHng party. LEO CUCCIAS and O T T O W I L L planned an outing that took place on the yawl NORDENY, and believe me it was an enjoyable afternoon. The weather was perfect, everyone had a grand time and it was a wonderful way to welcome the GIRODs to the Naval Academy. Roy and his wife just reported for a tour with the Engineering Department.

H A L and Martha BAGBY are now residing at 812 South St., Key West, Fla., where Hal is presently serving as CO USS

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1961 REGISTER OF A L U M N I

The 1961 edition of the REGISTER O F A L U M N I of the United States Naval Academy will be ready for distribution on 1 December, 1960. ' ' This edition is N E W in format and N E W in content. The biographical information in the class section has been expanded to include both duty (or business) and home addresses where known, officer designators and special qualifications. Two new sections have been added: a geographical section and a listing of non-Naval Academy flag officers, active and retired, line and staff corps with addresses. ORDER NOW! P R I C E : $3.00 The U.S.N.A. Alumni Association Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. Here is my check for $3.00, please send me the 1961 R E G I S T E R O F ALUMNI. Name Address

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Capt. J O H N K. H Y A T T , Assistant Operations Officer, 1st Composite Radio Co., F M F has been warded the Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant. BGen. R. G. Weede, Brigade Commander, presented the award and citation from the Secretary of the Navy.

The citation read in part: "For meritorious achievement in the performance of his duties while serving with the National Security Agency, from 2 Feb. 1958 to 20 May 1959.

Assigned to the Office of Communications Security Engineering, Captain Hyatt consistently exhibited qualities beyond that required or expected of his rank or experience.

"Through his contributions to the security of the nation. Captain Hyatt repeatedly distinguished himself by notable achievements in a specialized field of endeavor. His superior conduct, application of professional ability, outstanding leadership, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

WEDDING

On Saturday 27 Aug. Miss Charlas Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watkins Williams, Stadacona Farm, Glyndon, Md., was married to Lt. P E Y T O N R A N D O L P H W I S E , USN, son of Col. John Hamilton Wise, USMC (Ret.), and Mrs. Wise, Menlo Park, Calif., in the St. John's Episcopal Church in the Worthington Valley. The Rev. Nelson Rightmyer performed the ceremony. A reception followed at the home of the bride's parents. Cdr. John Hamilton Wise, Jr., USN, was his brother's best man.

The bride graduated from Garrison Forest School, made her debut at the Bachelors Cotillon. Lieutenant Wise is assigned to the Graduate School of Johns Hopkins University. The couple will live at Sparks, Md.

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Lt. Peter J. Vogclbereer, Jr., USN 56 Jerome Ave., Bloomfield, Conn.

A short note from Lt. G E N E POLINI, USN : "Liz and I are living in Charleston, S. C. at 125B St. Andrews Blvd. I have

P.-\UL TREAGY

as CO

USS

am finding the duty interesting and the ship a joy to command. Paul is now in BuPers on one of the Detail Desks where he is doing his usual outstanding job. Best regards to the Sth company gang!"

A n o t h e r b i r t h a n n o u n c e m e n t from GEORGE and Phyllis B R O W N ! A daughter, Patricia Marie, born 31 Mar. 1960. The Browns' countdown at quarters now tallies 4 boys and 2 girls.

From D E N N Y B A L L O W : "I left USS TANG (SS-S63) in April of 1958 and reported to Webb Inst, of Naval Architecture, Glen Cove, N. Y., for postgraduate training in Naval Construction and Engineering. The length of the course is 3 years, so I will be here until July of 1961. Other members of the class presently attending Webb are BOB BIEDERMAN, H O W I E CANTER, R A L P H SESLER and JIM J O L L I F F . On 15 Jan. 1960 Jennie gave birth to a boy, bringing the total to 4, one girl, 3 boys."

His address is 57 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, N. Y. A brief note bringing us up to date on SCOTT F O S T E R : "In 1956 I married the former Ann Barry of Boston. Recently, on 27 Dec. 1959, we had our 1st child, Lisa Lee Foster. I am currently undertaking studies in 2nd year Law at Boston College Law School, having resigned from the Navy in June of 1958 and entered Law School in Sept. of that year." Scott's present address is 61 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester 24, Mass.

A long overdue word from E. T. S M I T H : "Ever since I resigned from the Air Force in Aug. 1957, and entered the insurance business, I have worked so hard and furiously that there was little time left for anything else. Incidentally, I never worked in the service as I have since I've been a civilian.

I purchased my mother-in-law's interest in the business and incorporated it under the name of Robinson-Smith, Inc., with me being the President and sole stockholder. I sell every type of insurance which can be. bought anywhere, including life insurance and health and accident insurance of all types, both group and individual. I represent the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York and know that there are quite a few retired Academy graduates over the country who are with the same company.

"On 17 Jan. 1959 Winn and I became the proud parents of our 3rd son. We named him Ronald Burke Smith and he is called Bucky. This gives us 3 boys, ages 5, 3 and 1, at the present time. We purchased a home here in Thomasville soon after our move and live at 106 Brookwood Dr., Thomasville, Ga. We would be more than pleased to have any of the Class of '54 stop by to see us if they ever pass through Thomasville enroute to a new duty station. Shipmate is a great deal of pleasure to me and enables us to keep up with many of the class and especially the old second company. I only wish that we could correspond more with the old second company crowd. ".A.s you know, when a young person returns to his home town or a new person comes to any community, he is immediately saddled with all sorts of civic duties. Being civicminded and also because of my business, I felt obligated to do my share in the community. As a result, I was very fortunate to be chosen as Man of the Year for 1959 in Thomasville.

"Since we've been in Thomasville, HANK PROCTOR and his family have visited us a couple of times, although the last time was about 18 months ago. I believe he is still sweating out an overseas assignment or perhaps he may have already gone to Japan. I S H I P M A T E

lia\-e also seen . \ L F R E E R a couple of times.

John Snider '56, also 2nd Company, has been stationed at Turner A F B , Albany, Ga., and we have had the pleasure of visits from him and his wife on occasion. John is planning to resign and enter the contracting business in Washington, D. C. Incidentally, one of my high school classmates, Bob Knapp from Thomasville, is a B-47 pilot at Salinas, Kan. If any of the old crowd is stationed there, 1 would appreciate them looking him up.

"I don't intend to inject a commercial into this letter, but if any of the alumni should ever be so inclined, I can handle any of their insurance needs with the highest quality and service.

"P.S. If BILL GROOM, last heard from on the West Coast, gets this message, he had better write me and bring me up to date on himself.''

MONTEREY AREA

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On 19 May 1960 over 60 happy people celebrated their first husband-and-wife (bachelor-and-date) party of the year and the end of the school year.

This being an election year, the Monterey '54ers were polled, with the following results : Sportin'est, Dick Lane; prettiest, John L. Campbell; baldest. Bob Berg; stoutest, Lou Reasonover; soberest, Bill Rodriguez; drinkin'est. Bob Watson; honariest, Norm Deam; lovin'est, Pat Patrick.

Door prizes (and they were unique!) were awarded to Gerry Rodriguez and Mitch Soltys for the most original name tags by judges Gene Geronime, Joan Miller and Dick HoUenback.

Party planning credit went to Sally Yadlowsk}', Jane WTieeler, Isabelle Copeland, Kathy Gideon, Carolyn Soltys, Deanie Sutherland and Alice Lane.

Incoming '54ers are invited to phone FR 5-3010 ( S U T H E R L A N D s ) or F R 5-7850 (WHEELERs) for information concerning future '54 activities in this area. There were approximately 60 members of the class here this past year and with approximately 40 expected this fall, we should have a great welcoming party at the beginning of the school year.

JAY R. S M I T H , JR., writes, "Marilyn, Jackie, Jennie and I arrived in Sasebo, Japan, last July (1959) for our 3 years overseas. My 2 years at the Ordnance Supply Office were very interesting, and this job as the Material Division Officer is proving to be a real challenge. As with many small activities, the collateral duties seem greater than normal.

I am currently substituting, along with Bob Gallagher 'SS, as a high school math teacher.

I'm learning a lot about plane and solid geometry that was previously missed those many years ago.

"Tina Colette arrived just in time to celebrate Jennie's 2nd birthday. Looks like my tour at the Naval Academy will have to wait until 1975 so the Mids will have 3 more drags.

"For those who like to receive Shipmate and save money too, I've found a way to receive equivalent to 8% on a $100.00 investment : buy a Life Membership.

"Since we're so far away from the normal traffic, don't forget to say hello if you are visiting Sasebo."

On 25 Aug. DICK T H O M P S O N wrote the following from the North Pole: "Just a note from the Top of the World to all members of the Class of '54. In commemoration of history's first successful transit of the classic Northwest Passage and the first Atlantic to Pacific transit via the Arctic Ocean I send Greetings.

N O V E M B E R ,

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"From the North Pole I could look in any direction and see nothing. Yet looking in any direction (all of them south) I knew that a member of our class was probably located somewhere along that meridian.

"The SE.A.DRAG0N has made this polar cruise in conjunction with a change in homeport from Portsmouth, N. H., to Pearl Harbor.

I'm looking forward to seeing many classmates down there in the ivarm climates."

ANNAPOLIS AREA

EARL W H I P P L E Take a beautiful fall day, a satisfying football game, a convivial group of old friends and their wives, add just a bit of "whiz" to make everyone look a little slimmer and a bit more handsome—stir well—and you have a very successful Alumni Weekend. The entire Academy was permeated by an air of nostalgia and gayety on the weekend, and '54, in no small measure, added to this overall picture. The Alumni party Friday evening was very well attended by '54, and everyone was in the true spirit of football Saturday afternoon, when we watched what is probably Navy's greatest football team in quite a few years beat Villanova 41-7.

Saturday evening, at Paul's Restaurant in •Riva, was the highlight of the weekend for '54. We had an excellent group heavily engaged in cocktails, dinner and dancing and above all the swapping of lies with old roommates and other classmates. This location for our class party seemed to be ideal and it appears that the same arrangement will be planned for next year. Seen at the party were the Murphys, Chudays, Deans, Sodens, John Cale, Walshs, Olsens, Jennings, Kings, Watkins, Brandons, Forbes, Olsens, Lawsons, Ebbits, Whipples, Greens, Martins, Boles, Algers, Woodrows, Dave Hess, Fricks, Prochaskas, Chris Krahn, Holmans, Allen Hobbs, Kurths, Canes, Brunells, Vaughans, Gibsons, Sanfords, Akens, Brills, Forsters, Muras, Hargraves, Oscar Herzer, Jim Healey, Pasztalaniecs, Rogers, Wildmans, Treagys, Werness, Dick Kelly and Bill Stickling.

If anyone would like the address of any of our classmates listed, I'll be very happy to send it to you. When it is noted that W A T K I N S came from Los Angeles, FORSTER and PROCHASKA from Kansas and CALE from Michigan, it can be seen that classmates from all over the country were represented. The conversation was fast and furious all evening, but many who were not able to make it here for the weekend were relocated through the reminiscings of classmates. If anyone is wondering where your old "wife'' is, drop me a card, and I'll see if I can help you out.

For the information of those who could not make it to Homecoming, the following class business was discussed: CLASS GIFT. In accordance with our class decision during the spring of first class year, the home chapter this year will decide upon and present to the Academy a gift in the name of the class. BART DALLA MURA is chairman of this committee with DICK KELLY, LEO ORSINO and DICK D E A N as members. Progress reports of this committee's study will be published in this column periodically. Ideas and opinions of all classmates are highly encouraged. Drop a note to Bart, Weapons Dept., USNA. D O P E S H E E T . We hope this year to commence publication of a semi-annual dope sheet, primarily covering business, activities and information of all '54 local chapters round the world. Dick Kelly will be editor with R O N K U R T H and M A T T PASZT A L A N I E C assisting him. Dick would ap-

preciate all classmates, wherever you may be, who would be willing to help him as correspondent from your local area, to aid him in this really monumental endeavor. The cooperation of all classmates is earnestly desired so that this dope sheet will be meaningful to everyone. Dick's address is Command Dept., USNA. FINANCI.A.L STATUS. Our class treasury currently stands at $6,713.83. Of this, $6400 is now deposited in a savings account drawing 3 ^ % interest. The balance is in a checking account. LEON WOOD, BOB GIBSON and BILL STICKLING will be working jointly on the best method to administer our present assets with the goal in mind of obtaining greater interest, and by making sound investments. A sizeable portion of this fund will be earmarked for the presentation of the class gift as discussed above. Any expert advice from '54's financial wizards should be forwarded to Bob Gibson, Executive Dept., USNA. 20-YEAR ANNUAL. BOB ROGERS has already commenced to gather information for use in publishing a 20-year Annual.

This plan is in accordance with class policy.

It seems that, as far as can be determined at this early date, the cost of publishing this book will be approximately $3000. Although this project may seem to be in the distant future, it is not too soon to begin work on it.

Class prexy Dick Dean is now in the process of accumulating addresses of all classmates which will be necessary not only for preparation of this publication, but also for promulgation of correspondence regarding current class projects and activities. In this regard, we now have contact with only about 30% of the class via this column; our goal is to reach 100%. With this thought in mind it is requested that you send Dick the current addresses of all classmates of which you are aware. Don't worry about duplications; Dick will take care of that. It is hoped that we will be able to keep and maintain a current directory which will be available to all hands by writing to me, your Annapolis area corresponding secretary.

F U T U R E HOMECOMINGS. We had a wonderful party this year and we were sorry that those of you who couldn't make it were not here. We'll be looking for you next year —you'll have a great time. DICK MURPHY, President, and BOB WILMER, Secretary, of our Annapolis chapter, deserve a "Well Done!" for their effective and efficient handling of our Homecoming party this year.

The response to my earnest plea for information has been wonderful. If you haven't been in touch with the class lately, why not dash off a short note on your current activities?

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS FROM HERE A N D THERE

FRANK and Betty DORSEY write from 57 Royal St., Allston, Mass. that Frank is attending the Harvard Business School.

P. T. GORMAN'S address is The International Nickel Co., Inc., 67 Wall St., New York 5, N. Y. DICK D I E H L is associated with the National Research Corp., and he lives at 70 Memorial Dr., Cambridge 42, Mass.

I want to apologize to J A M I E D E U E L for not getting his letter in the column last month. I received it after the deadline, and I hope the news is still hot. "In response to the Shipmate column, I am sending you my address and the addresses of a few other classmates. J. K. Deuel, U S S NAUTILUS (SS(N)571); Larry Burkhardt, U S S NAUTILUS; Charlie Green, U S S NAUTILUS;

Al Casey, Pease AFB and 2 White Birch Dr., Portsmouth, N. H . ; Dick Hartley, 39 57

Mount Rd., Brighton 35, Mass.; Ed Henifin, PG School, Monterey, Calif.; Paul Happersett also PG School and Marsh Cunningham PG School; Ken Stanley, 4539 Baldwin St., Rapid City, S. D . ; Joe Anderson, 26 Miner St., Groton, Conn.; Phil Bayne, U S S ABRAHAM

LINCOLN ( S S ( B ) N - 6 0 2 ) and Brackett

Rd., Rye, N. H . ; Dick Thompson, USS SEA DRAGON

(SS(N)-584).

"One weekend, the first of May, I received a call from K E N STANLEY, USAF, much to my great surprise. Ken, stationed at an ADC base in South Dakota, had flown a man on emergency leave to Pease AFB here in Portsmouth, N. H . I vectored him to A L CASEY, formerly of his company and now at Pease. Saturday night the Caseys and the Deuels were treated to a rare dining out party by Ken, and old 15th and 16th Company anecdotes were swapped.

"A little later in the month, the CAVALLA, with acting X O J O E A N D E R S O N aboard, came into the yard for a battery renewal.

There's a strong rumor that Joe may be requested as the next XO by his skipper who is impressed by our classmate's work. Oh, well, at least I'm no longer junior on the NAUTILUS.

"A couple of weeks ago while visiting New London on business, I stopped by to see SubDiv lOl's engineer, M A R S H ' T H E H O S S ' CUNNINGHAM. Marsh is joining a growing crowd of our classmates going to PG School in Monterey this summer. Recently, too, I spied a familiar face on the board at the local reserve submarine division, showing officers attached. It belonged to the training division officer, DICK HARTLEY." (Dick's address is above.)

H A N K GARCIA wrote a personal letter to Dick Dean and he sends the following: "I got married 3 years ago and my wife's name is Carmen. She is from Ecuador and we now have 3 children. My address is 35 Mount Hood Rd., Brookline 46, Mass." Hank hopes to stop through Annapolis on 9 Oct. and we'll look forward to seeing him again.

JIM COLE writes from 450 Daisy Ave., Imperial Beach, Calif.: "After graduation I was assigned to VP-S6 in Norfolk, Va., for temporary duty while awaiting assignment to Pensacola. Arrived in Pensacola in the middle of Aug. 1954. Leora and I became engaged at Christmas and were married 10 April 1955. I received my wings at Sherman Field, Pensacola in Dec. 1955. Next, to flight instructor training in Jan. 1956, and I was then assigned to Whiting Field. I was transferred to VF-191 at Moffett Field in July 1957 flying F l l F s . One year later, I went to VAAW-35 at North Island flying AD-5Ns. I was released from active duty in July 1960 and am at present working for Sun Life Ins. Co. of Canada. W e have 3 children, Connie, Randy and Greg."

BILL GIDEON sends his address from PG School, Monterey, Calif. Bill is in the Aeronautical Engineering Curriculum and expects to be leaving Monterey in Aug. Bill says that there are about 130 people at every gathering at the school. If this is accurate.

Bill is probably right in believing that it is the largest group of '54 assembled in one place. There should be a wealth of news from sunny California, so let's hear from you Monterey.

P E T E VOGELBERGER sent an extremely long letter to Dick Dean which dealt with many of the class activities and plans mentioned above. I wish the whole letter could be included, but we would have to put out our own book if it was attempted. Pete's ideas were incorporated in the aforementioned class business news. We were sorry that Pete and Inkie were unable to come to Homecom58

ing, but we realize that Pete is very busy in the nuclear Navy. Pete expects orders to an S S ( N ) or S S ( B ) N around the end of the year. His address is 56 Jerome Ave., Bloomfield, Conn.

My plebe year "roomie," E D MARTIN, wrote a nice long letter in Aug. giving his recent activities. I met Ed when he was aboard the RANGER when it stopped in Okinawa in the spring of 1959. It was really great to see him and the many other classmates who were aboard that beautiful ship.

Ed writes that he is now on shore duty with VA-126 instructing in A4Ds and FJ4Bs at Miramar. Ed and Sherry were blessed with the arrival of Edward Holmes II on 1 Aug. Ed is happy as can be with his duty, and is proud, as he has a right to be, of his family which now is a growing concern. Ed I I joined an older sister, Michele. Ed and Sherry live aboard the base at Quarters 1417, Miramar. They have hung out the latch string for any classmates who are in the area, or who are passing through.

CHARLES "CHUCK" TAYLOR sends a letter which he signs as President of Electro-Flex Corp. Chuck started in business about V/2 years ago, and is doing very well.

His company produces items for the missile and aircraft companies primarily, but also produces a multitude of products for ground" support installations, as well as having some limited commercial applications. Chuck says that the hardest decision he ever had to make was in deciding to leave the service. Starting a new business on one's own is no simple task, and we are glad to know. Chuck, that you are making your business such a success.

It sounds as if Chuck is making a very important contribution to national defense as a civilian, and as much as the service hates to lose men of Chuck's ability, the civilian industry and the nation itself gains when a man of Chuck's perseverance and initiative succeeds in adding a new link in the strength of our national preparedness and economy.

Congratulations, Chuck. His company address is 443 E. Alondra Blvd., Gardena, Calif.

P E T E VOGELBERGER forwards a request from William A. Barnes '46, who is attempting to form a U S N A alumni organization in Tucson, Ariz. He would like the names and addresses of other U S N A graduates active, inactive or retired in the Tucson area. Anyone in the Tucson area can drop a line to Mr. Barnes at 6930 Soyaluna PI., Tucson, Ariz.

BOB OLSEN and Suzanne Lyttle, the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. J. T. Hazen of Annapolis, were married on 6 Aug. 1960 at the Naval Academy Chapel. Included in the wedding party as ushers were ROBBIE ROBERTSON, M A T T P A S Z T A L A N I E C and EARL W H I P P L E . The class is very happy to welcome you to '54 Sue. Bob is in the Executive Dept., USNA, and his address is Apt. H-5, Perry Circle, USNA. Dick Dean, Dick Kelly and the others here at the Academy have a formidable task ahead of them in attempting to locate all of our classmates. Please write and include any news that you may have about yourself and any other classmates so that this job can be accomplished. If you can't write, send at least a change of address card to any of us here when you are transferred. As you can see after having read this article, the class has some very important business to accomplish this year. The support of every member of '54 will be required in order for these projects to be successfully imdertaken. We need your help. Everyone in '54 has a responsibility and an interest in these efforts.

Don't let it be said that the Class of '54 has no class spirit or cohesiveness. Lend us your talents and your ideas so that our class busi-

ness will be appropriately concluded and our class will be the active, thriving organization that we all want it to be. There are many ways that you can help—one might be able to convince other classmates who have allowed their memberships in the Alumni Association to lapse, to see why they should join immediately. Not only will they see the obvious advantages of being an active member, but also so that they will receive Shipmate and can keep up on class activities.

That's all from Annapolis this month.

After Navy's great victory over Washington last week, your faithful scribe is toying with the idea of hiking to Norfolk to see the SMU game. I'll be here at the old stand next month, barring an extreme case of fallen arches. See you then.

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Sec'y, Lt. (je) Joseph Malec. USN VA-12, c/o FPO New York, N. Y.

JOHN LOWELL BRAINERD

We are deeply saddened by the loss of J O H N L O W E L L BRAINERD, who lost » his life as a result of an aircraft accident on J 19 Sept. 1960 which occurred during ASW j, operations at sea with VS-26 aboard the ji USS RANDOLPH. H e had been flying with Task Group Alfa for 2 years. He is survived '. by his widow, Roberta Gross Brainerd, and .

3 children, Roberta, John and Philip. j^ NORFOLK AREA

The Class of '55 in the Norfolk area has lost many of its valuable members to the -' PG School in Monterey. Those of us remain- ing in Norfolk are busily planning events for « the year, one being a class reunion after the i Oyster Bowl game at the home of BERNIE 1 and Dottie W H I T E .

The wives have been meeting each month for morning coffees. In Sept. we got together s at the home of Nancy K E L L E R M A N (Mrs. s DONALD W . ) . At this coffee plans were t made for compiling the following information on the 'SSers in this area. Anyone else in the " vicinity of Norfolk is urged to contact Mrs. „ Donald W . Kellerman at 1172 Pascal PL, Norfolk 2, Va. Our Marine representatives in the area are J O H N ADAMS who is at the Fleet , Marine Force Atlantic G-2 on General Bur- a ger's Staff, while BILL LOWREY is head i of the Marine Detachment on the USS e VALLEY FORGE.

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Currently on a tour in the Med with VA- < 84 from Oceana are ROBERT BOYD and t N E I L HARVEY. Their wives, Jo Ann and Jane, are having many exciting experiences K following their husbands from port to port. j | G E O R G E A T K I N S a n d B E R N I E [, W H I T E are with VA-43 at Oceana. Bernie \ is an instrument instructor. ni Flying S2Fs are BILL T I N D A L L in VS- t 26 and J U S T I N MILLER in VS-36. * J O H N R O B E R T S is aboard the USS BARBEL (SS-580) while D A N SHIELDS » is operations officer

on the U S S RUNNER

(SS-476).

DON K E L L E R M A N recently completed • the Flight Safety Course at the University ? of Southern California and has reported to ^ VP-24. He was formerly in VS-30.

T E D P A R K E R has recently reported to (' the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to go j aboard the U S S DAHLGREN (DLG-12) for

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one year. GEORGE S A N S T O L is on the j newly commissioned U S S ENTERPRISE.

DON M A R T I N is operations officer on the U S S BEALE ( D D E - 4 7 1 ) . Don is expect- .

ing orders soon.

' SHIPMATE

DON

KNEPPER

is CO of U S S

JACANA

( M S C - 1 9 3 ) . They are currently patrolling in the Caribbean. Don and Evelyn are the proud parents of a new daughter, Catherine Ann, born on 30 June 1960 at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital.

L E W S M I T H has recently returned from a trip to the Congo with VRC-40 aboard the U S S

WASP.

Bermuda's loss and Norfolk's gain are JOHN LONG, who is an A S W instructor at FAETuLant, and S T E V E KAISER, who has reported to VP-30.

MYRON R I C K E T T S is now Ship Superintendent at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard having completed his Master's Degree at MIT in June.

DAVE M A C K E N Z I E has recently joined our group after completing his course in Meteorology at Monterey. He is with the Fleet Weather Facility.

J O H N H. P O W E L L is with the Research Facility at the Naval Air Station.

MONTEREY AREA

The Class of '55 held a reunion on 20 Aug. 1960 at Monterey, Calif. It was a cocktail party, followed by an Italian buffet. There were about 90 present at the party.

ED and Mary J A R D I N E armounce the birth of a daughter on 29 Aug. 1960.

There are 64 members of the Class of '55 now in Monterey.

ENGAGEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop Whitney Adams, of 21 Jenny's Lane, Barrington, R. I., an=nounce the engagement of their daughter, Joan Adams, to L t R O B E R T BURNS PIRIE, JR., USN, son of VAdm. Robert Bums Pirie, U S N '26, and Mrs. Pirie of 2300 "E" Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Miss Adams is a graduate of the Mary C. Wheeler School and Connecticut College.

The wedding will take place in December.

WEDDING

Capt. CALVIN G. W E A V E R , USMC, son of Mrs. George C. Weaver and the late Rear Admiral Weaver, U S N (Ret.) '26, was married on 20 Aug. 1960 to Miss Shelia Kreidel, daughter of BGen. Francis A. Kreidel, USA, and Mrs. Kreidel of Waban, Mass. Mrs. Weaver attended Jean D'Arc -Academy in Teheran, Iran, Marymount-onHudson and the University of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo, Japan, and is a graduate of St. Lawrence University.

here are their names and other pertinent dope.

In the Executive Department are P A U L and Pat S U T H E R L A N D and their daughters, Kathy, Terry and Susan, 59 Southgate Ave.; RAY and Nancy A N D E R S O N plus Mark and Kristin, E-6 Perry Circle; and P A U L and Estelle SLACK and their daughter, Lori Ann, H-6 Perry Circle.

Physical Education: BOB and Esther GALVIN and 3 girls. Donna, Debbie and Dawn, 19 Monroe Rd.; DON and Carole H E C K M A N and 2 boys, Larry and Clifton and daughter Sharon, 143 Clifton Ave., Arnold, Md.; and P H I L and Terry MONAH A N and their son, John Phillip, 6 Sellers Rd. Engineering Department: BOB and Boots R U L E and their son Robby and daughter Leslie, 1603 Bay Ridge Ave.; and JIM and Joelie A S H F O R D and sons Curtis, Craig and Carter, 47 Badger Rd. Science Department: GORDON and Carol GUIMOND and daughters Gayla and Karen, 815 Janice Dr.; and J O H N GALLAGHER, 94 Sellers Rd (Bachelor's Paradise?).

Command Department: P A U L and Judy B A T D O R F and son Eddie, 27 Badger Rd.; and JIM and Kathy BLANDFORD plus Allison and Robby, 11 Sellers Rd. Foreign Languages Department: RON and Ann M I L L E R with daughter Kathleen, 1825 Ridgewick Rd., Glen Burnie.

Weapons Department: ROGER and Alice SCOTT and 2 children, Allison and Roger III, 20 Badger Rd. Superintendent's Office: JACK and Layne GARROW and son Mark, J-5 Perry Circle.

This group plans to elect a corresponding secretary for the Annapolis area at their next get-together. The function of the corresponding secretary will be not only to provide news of the local area, but also to act as a collection agency for individuals in areas where no local corresponding secretary exists and see that the Dope gets passed directly to the Alumni Association for publishing. As long as there are some 'SSers stationed at the Naval Academy this procedure should eliminate the unnecessarily long delays which result from sending the dope via the class secretary. This corresponding secretary idea will also eliminate the need for one person to shoulder the burden of keep-

Pres., Lt. (jg) M. F. Collier, U S N 121â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sth St., Idaho Falls, Idaho Corr. Sec'y. Lt. (je) Richard J. Mann, U S N 116 S. Jordan St., Alexandria, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Lt. (jg) W. S. Hull. U S N 150 Mitchell St., Groton, Conn.

Classmates 1956â&#x20AC;&#x201D;thanks for the wonderful response in behalf of the J A M E S N. BARK E R Memorial Fund. Thus far, contributions total over $500, twenty-five of which was donated from our class treasury.

With these funds a tablet as shown in the picture has been installed in Dahlgren Hall.

Another tablet with the inscription "Presented by the Class of 1956" is located in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium next to entrance 59 where the class seats are located.

I have taken over for BILL DILLON on his project to place a chair for Jim in the Stadium. Although this seat is not completed as yet, it soon will be.

Jim's widow, Mimi Barker, and family, visited the Naval Academy on Sunday, 2 Oct. 1960, which is the anniversary of Jim's death. Chaplain H. J. Rotridge said a mass for Jim, followed by an unveiling ceremony in Dahlgren Hall. Pictured are Chaplain Rotridge and Mimi Barker looking at the tablet following the ceremony. Upon completion of a tour of the Naval Academy and the Stadium, Mimi and her family proceeded to Arlington National Cemetery where a small ceremony was held at the marker placed for Jim by the U. S. Air Force. The entire weekend was inspiring for both Barbara and me, and the entire Barker family.

Neither Mimi nor I will forget who made this all possible. Again many thanks '56.

P A T MCCOOL

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E A S T COAST Corr. Sec'y, Lt. (jg) M. D. Giambattista, USN, USS B A R R A C U D A (SST-3) FPO New York WEST COAST Corr. Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Charles J. Beasley, USN, Staff, ComCruDesPac, San Diego 32, Calif.

BOBBY STUART BROOME

HOMECOMING

It is with regret that we learned of the death of BOBBY BROOME. He was lost in an S2F accident off Norfolk on 19 Sept.

1960. Bobby is survived by his widow, Carolyn, and son Stephen, who presently reside at 701 Dune St., Norfolk 3, Va.

'55 had quite a turnout for Homecoming this year. At the banquet Friday night in the Mess Hall were 52 classmates and wives.

Practically all of the 'SSers stationed at the Academy attended the festivities, plus the following out-of-towners: Bernie and Dottie White, 704 Crosby St., Norfolk, Va.; John and Debbie Adams, Birchwood Gardens, Norfolk, Va.; Harlin and Dodie Smith, 207 Stamford Ave., Stamford, Conn.; Rolf and Mary Shepard from Washington, D. C.; Frank Stokes, Washington, D. C.; Cal and Sheila Weaver, newlyweds from Quantico, Va.; Tony and Martha Bracken; Norm and Pinky Palladino; Frank and Barbara Hamilton, Washington, D. C.; Robert Strange; John and Priscilla McLaughlin; Ed McHale; Bob Coins, Washington, D. C ; and Paul and Gloria Fiedler, Westchester, Pa.

GIL S C H N E I D E W I N D reports from Barber's Point, "Carol and I and daughter Gail Linda, born Feb. 1959, have had the pleasure of visits from several classmates on their way across the Pacific. This past June we had Cameron M c P H E R S O N as a house guest for 2 weeks while ROG was on the first leg of a WesPac cruise with the HORNET. We all had a brief reunion at Honolulu Airport with D A V E and Lucy F I C K E N SCHER plus son David. The Fickenschers were on their way to Guam for 18 months where Dave will fly *A3Ds.

NAVAL ACADEMY

This year '55 is well represented at the Naval Academy. To bring you up to date, NOVEMBER,

ing tabs on the entire class. This method of passing the dope works very well as you have probably noticed in Shipmate under '54 news.

How about some elections, appointments, or vdlunteers in other major areas where 'SSers congregate? Gordon Guimond, Bob Rule and Paul Sutherland are volunteers in this area who will pass the dope to Shipmate until a permanent corresponding secretary is elected.

1960

1956 MEMORIAL FOR JAMES N. BARKER

"In the past year we have seen D U D GAOUETTE, on a cruise with the RANGER, M I K E T R I M P E R T enroute from the 59

Philippines to New York, and K E N BROWN who was TAD to Barber's Point from Japan.

"Our address is 91-1023 Ikulaui St., Eiva, Oahu, and we'd be happy to see or hear from anyone who is out Hawaii way."

In a letter dated 4 August which caught up with me in Thule, FR.ANK VOLZ writes, "Long months since I last wrote. I've just completed 2 years up in Argentia with V W 11, and am now in VS-39 with S T E V E BATOR and GEORGE LANMAN here at Quonset Point. IR.A. H U E Y is with VS-34 and CHARLIE SYLVIA is with HS-9 which is in the same air group with us on the ESSEX. While in Halifax we were visited

by BILL MICKLE of the TRUMPETFISH. "As for personal news, I have bought a house in North Kingstown, R. I. My son is now 2J^ years old, true tiger, and we are expecting an addition to the family in December. Any classmates passing through Quonset, stop in; rooms always open. My address is 16 Paula Dr., North Kingstown, R. I." Again, many thanks to the contributors.

Keep it coming so that the editors don't have to become inventors. How about a little dope from the clan in Charleston and in Key West?

emy. He was formerly attached to the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and is now attached to the Communication School at Quantico, Virginia.

Miss Patricia Ann Lynch, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frances Lynch, Forest Hills, N. Y., was married to Lt. (jg) CLIFFORD H A M DON ELEY, III, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eley, Jr., Severna Park, Md., in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, New York. The reception took place at the Plaza Hotel.

NEW ARRIVAL

T E D and LYNN HIGGINS announce the birth of their 2nd daughter, Katharine King, in Beeville, Texas. Ted received his , wings the end of Aug. in Beeville and is now stationed at Miramar Naval Air Station. They would love to see any classmates at their new address, 4267 Clairemont Dr., San Diego.

East Coast j-iesitle.i., Lt. (jg) Ch.irles R. Larson, U S N VA-44. B->x 4 4, U. S. N a v a l Air Station Jacksonville 10, F l a .

West Coast Sec'y, E n s . J o h n L . Higgins, J r . , USN USS Noble, A P A 218 FPO San Francisco EAST COAST

WEDDINGS

AIR FORCE NEWS

On Saturday, Sept. 10 Miss Katherine Elizabeth Tribby, daughter of Mrs. Herbert Davis Tribby and the late Mr. Tribby, Chevy Chase, Md., was married to 1st Lt. ALLEN INGRAM PRICE, JR., U S M C , son of Capt. Allen Ingram Price, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Price, Chevy Chase, Md., at All Saints Episcopal Church. The reception was held at the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel in Washington.

Mrs. Price graduated from Holton-Arms, studied ballet in New York and attended Bard College at Annandale-on-Hudson and New York University. She was presented to capital society at a tea dance on June 18th at the Sheraton-Carlton. She was the New York Princess for the All America Rose Selections in June also. She was the first debutante of the season to marry.

Lieutenant Price was graduated from Bullis School before entering the Naval Acad1961 REGISTER OF A L U M N I

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MIKE NEELY sent some Air Force news from Turner Air Force Base where he is part of a B-52 crew. Mike went to Turner via Stead AFB and survival school, and Castle AFB, Calif., and B-S2 crew training.

On 17 Sept. 1960 Mike was married to Becea Jean Orchard at the Bethany Christian Church in Houston, Tex. At Stead, Mike saw SAM SWART who is stationed at Altus AFB, Okla., as copilot of a B-52. P H I L MOULTON was also at Stead. He is currently flying B-47s.

DICK and Marge FARNAN are at Seymour-Johnson AFB, N. C , where Dick is EWO on a B-52.

DICK and Nancy H A A S E are at Turner AFB where Dick is also an EWO. Mike also heard from DAVE PAUL who is a navigator on a B-47 at March AFB. J O H N MITZMAN and M I K E GIGLIQ are at Warner Robbins AFB, near Macon, Ga. J O H N and Elsie GRANVILLE are at Brookley AFB in Mobile, Ala. John is in the supply business over there.

AL SLOFKOSKY is in Korea with one of our missile stations. 1/Lt. A. R. Slofkosky 50005A, 58th Comm and Guidance Sq., A P O 970, San Francisco, is his address.

NEWS I N GENERAL

PAUL SUDMEYER is at 29 Palms, Calif., where he is in the "Honest John" missile battalion. He is operations officer and seems to like his job with the Marines.

His address is 1/Lt. P. T. Sudmeyer, USMC, 71633 Cactus Dr., 29 Palms, Calif.

AL CARESTIA writes from Philadelphia where his ship, the USS NOA ( D D - 8 4 1 ) , is in the Navy yard. After the USS ROWE was de-commissioned, he relieved STU M E R R I K E N as engineering officer on the NOA, and Stu went to Sub School. Al will be at 6-2 Wilde Ave., Drexel Hill, Pa., until June 1961, and has volunteered to gather any 2nd company news for this column. Al and Felicia extend a standing invitation to any '58ers who might be in the area.

TOM DOYLE and Audrey Dubetsky were married on Saturday, 16 July 1960 at the Naval Academy Chapel. The ceremony

was performed by Chaplain Rotridge. Tom and Audrey are now living in Bermuda where Tom is with Patrol Squadron 45. Other 'SSers with VP-45 at NAS Bermuda are P E T E and Ann H O F S T E D T , BILL and Ann P E N D L E Y and S K I P and Mary Ann GROSS. '58ers on the island include PETE and Jeanette G A T J E and CHARLIE and Marie LARZELERE. Pete and Charlie are with VP-49.

J O E F E N I C K has written some 7th Company news. In April there was a small 7th Company reunion at the "O" Club at New London. NORM SCHRIVER (sub school), J O H N DAVIS ( U S S CROAKER), FRANK B U T T E R W O R T H (sub school) and Joe were stationed in the area.

J O H N K E N N A R D was putting a DER out of commission at the Electric Boat Co., and GEORGE COYNE stopped in on his way home from Pensacola. MIKE WOODBURY and W A Y N E P U T N A M couldn't make it down from NAS Quonset Point. Joe plans to be married to Madelyn Gavin of Fairfield, Conn., on 1 Jan. 1961 at the USNA Chapel at 1500. He extends an open invitation to anyone in the area. Joe is now on the USS FISKE (DDR-842) in Mayport, Fla. George Coyne and DAN BELLAY are two other '58ers in the Jacksonville area. George is in VA-44 and Dan in VP-30.

K E I T H GARLAND has sent some news from sub school. He and his wife Jan are the parents of a son, Douglas Pierson, born on 20 July at the Sub Base Hospital. From sub school Keith will report directly to Advanced Nuclear Power School in New London, followed by 6 months at a reactor site, and assignment to a nuclear submarine. He will be joined in this program by JOHN VICK, AL CHODOROW, FRANK CALDW E L L and F R A N K B U T T E R W O R T H .

Keith lived next door to Norm Schriver for a while. Norm and his wife Marilyn had a girl, Melanie, last spring. Norm is on the USS SEA ROBIN out of New London.

JIM and Ann W I L S O N are in Key West where Jim's submarine is based.

In answer to inquiries concerning the memorial chair for M A T T PIERCE, I would like to announce that a chair has been dedicated by our class in his memory. It will be in our class section in the Stadium.

ENGAGEMENT

Announcement has been made by Mr. and Mrs. William B. Payne, Baltimore, Md., of the engagement of their daughter. Miss Barbara Ann, to Lt. ROBERT ELDON DOTY, JR., USAF, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doty, Queen's Village, Long Island, N. Y. Miss Payne is a graduate of Eastern High School and the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. Lieutenant Doty attended Manlius Military Academy before entering the Naval Academy. He is stationed at the WrightPatterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

E A S T COAST Pres., Ens. Frank Donovan, U S N , USS The Sullivans (DD-637), FPO New York Sec'y, E n s . George Brainerd, U S N USS Waller (DDE-446), FPO Nevf York, N . Y. W E S T COAST Corr. Sec'y, Ens. Bill Garrett, U S N , USS Cunningham (DD-752), FPO San Francisco

DICK N O R E I D A writes, "Barb and I had a little addition on 28 March 1960, a boy, Scott Richard. My ship, the K. D. BAILEY (DDR-713) is just completing a FRAM II overhaul in Charleston and will be returning to homeport in Mayport, Fla., in Oct. DICK and Linda ASAFAYLO are the proud parents of a girl (exact date unknown) ."

S H I P M A T E

Dick has volunteered to coordinate 3rd Company news. His address is U S S K. D. B.MLEV (DDR-713), F P O New York.

DON and Marie K L E I N are the parents of a girl, Lynne Marie, born on 20 May 1960 at U S N H , Pensacola. The Kleins now reside at 1315 Angle Rd., Apt. # 2 1 , Kingsville, Texas. .\ug. 28th was the happv day for JERRY and Sylvia McMURRY. Their daughter, Sharron Lee, was born on this date at USNH, Portsmouth, Va. Cdr. and Mrs. Harry L. Clark '43 are the proud grandparents.

TONY L A S A L L A

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ZIN-\ write, "Just a short line to inform you that two '59ers on the U S S BOSTON re-

cently tied the knot.

"Tony LaSalla and Sally Barbagallo were married 25 June 1960 at Nuptial Mass in Paterson, N. J. "Denny Brezina and Paretta Dozier were married on 11 June at Park Peace Methodist Church. Norfolk, Va. Tony is presently 0 1 Division Officer and Denny is Fox Division Officer. Both of us have Air Control School at Glynco, Ga., under our belts.

"Both our wives are living up in Boston while we are down in Gitmo for refresher training. However, they are busy making plans to go to Europe when the BOSTON leaves for northern Europe and the Med this Sept. to Dec." NEWS F R O M

NEW LONDON

BOB W R I G H T writes, "I've been reading about all the dope from various places and thought it about time someone spoke up from the New London area. Today class 111 will graduate and with it the first of '59 will hit the submarine force. There are, ho\v-ever, a few who will just be moving up the hill to the nuclear power school directly.

Among these will be Roger Bacon, Jim Collins, Fred Naef, Guy Reynolds, Ron Rodriguez and Toby Warson.

"As for the rest of the class, Chff Estes is going to the U S S SAILFISH ( S S R - 5 7 2 ) ; Ton Batchelor to the U S S PIPER (SS-409) ;

Hank Morgen also to the PIPER; John Buchanan to the U S S CUBERA (SS-347) ; Dave Gilmer to the U S S CROAKER (SS-246) ; Bill Houley to the U S S SEA O W L (SS-405) ; Vince Obsitnik to the U S S BLENNY ( S S 324) ; Al Shinn to the U S S T U N N Y ( S S G 282) ; Bruce Shick to the U S S TREX ( S S 482) ; Larry Vogt to the U S S VOLADOR (SS-490) and myself to the U S S MENHADEN

(SS-377). Everyone is looking forward to reporting to their new duty assignments." n fl U 11 II I I ** ^

Pres., Ens. Henry A. Lavrinski, U. S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. Sec'y, Ens. Jose Chavez, U. S. Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, Ga.

Our chests swell with pride over '60's contribution to the Olympics. The team roster read like an old Form One: P E T E BOSS, SKIP S W E E T S E R , and S.A.L P E R R Y on I the crew team, and fencers A L M O R A L E S and J O E P A L E T T A . W e wish to extend our congratulations to these men for their excellent showing in Rome.

ENGAGEMENTS

J.A.CK M. L A V E L L E gave a miniature engagement ring to Miss Constance M. Johnson. For J O E P E E K , who is engaged to Miss Mary Joan Roche of Buffalo, New York, the big day will be 5 August 1961.

Mr and Mrs. Ogden Driggs, Oxford, Md have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Kate Trecarten Driggs, N O V E M B E R ,

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to Ens. LYMAN S P E N C E R PERRY, USN. Miss Driggs attended Chatham Hall and is a graduate of Smith College. Ens. Perry was a member of the United States Olympic crew.

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WEDDINGS

Word has it that RICH H A R R I S and W A Y N E GRIFFIN were still describing the bliss of their new found freedom when they marched down the aisle—their "not at least a year" vows covered with snow. On Saturday, 13 AugTist 1960, Miss Marguerite Sword, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Sword of Mann, West Virginia was married to DAN R O T H . They are now living in Warrington, Fla., while Dan is in flight training at Pensacola. J O E PACE was best man, and "MOE" MORAN, BOB BAKER, RON SMITH, and JIM S H I P P were ushers. ROBERT G. TAYLOR married Miss Helen Frances Musser at Clifton Forge, Va. On 19 November the bachelor days will come to an end for TOM CICCONE, who will take Miss Penny Hedges of Beacon, N. Y., for a wife. RICK J O H N S O N has also made marital plans for this memorable day.

And last but not least, W A Y N E V I N G E will marry Miss Mary Lou Dietzel in December i960.

Our class vice-president, S T E V E S C H E F FER, aboard the U S S W A S P reporting : "I

have been having my troubles catching up with the WASP, which left for the Belgian Congo the day before I was supposed to report. I was T A D on a tug boat for three weeks, but have finally reached my destination. RICK J O H N S O N and I reported aboard after it returned from the Belgian Congo. Rick was skipper of the RYONO in the Newport to Bermuda race. She was the first Navy boat to cross the finish line. TOM H O P P I N skippered the GYPSY, JERRY

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C O O P E R the HIGHLAND LIGHT, D A V E W O O D W A R D the LIVELY, and S P E N C E

From the cradle of aviation we hear from JIM FEEji who says that "a large number of our classmates were accelerated through pre-flight so that there would not be such a bulge of men reporting to Saufley at the same time. The first man of the class to solo was yours truly, J. J. F E E ; however, the first man to fly a complete solo hop was DAN A F F O U R T I T . On the side, big J I M N E A L was seen trying to sell his tiny TR3. He denied, however, that the powder blue sports car is less than adequate in leg room." InciCUMELLA, aboard the U S S MOALE, is in Mayport preparing for an excursion to the dentally, our class president H E N N Y LAWINSKI and his wife Ruthie have settled down Med. at 3 George Drive, Oakcrest, at Pensacola.

"From the Med we have BILL L E W I S Their constant companion is their puppy reporting that he is assistant communications boxer Mr. Roberts. officer aboard the O'HARE. BOB M c A F E E Presently in WestPac is K E N LOVEis electronics maintenance officer. Others of our class in the division are BUZZ SOLL- LAND, who says: "I ran into NORM BERGER and J I M L I P P O L D aboard the SLEZAK, who was on his way to the M C KENZIE. M I K E MIDAS, our class treasurer, U S S CORRY (DD-817), ED L O N G T O N and P A U L S P A R K S aboard the USS CECIL is first division officer and first lieutenant on (DD-83S). The LEARY (DDR-879), a tem- the U S S RupuRTUs (DD-8S1). He and his porary addition while we are in the Med, wife Ag are living in Yokohama. ED KILIIKOA and MIKE L E E S are both in the has R I C H LANG and A L KRULISCH aboard. The other night Rich, Jim, Ed, and same DesDiv which is operating with the T got together over in Livorno, Italy, for a LTSS TICONDEROGA (CVA-14), my home away from home. Speaking of home, at anylittle liberty while the division was in for the weekend. I saw LARRY McCOL- time after the middle of October, my wife LOUGH, who is presently aboard the CAN- Betty and I will be glad to see any of our classmates at our apartment at 1000 Second BERRA, at the Olympic Games. BOB McSt. in Coronado."

A F E E and I went over together. After watching some track and field events, we went over to see the fencing competition and gave AL M O R A L E S a little of that old Academy style cheering. As last seen, he was in the quarter-finals of the saber individual; very rough competition, and he was doing a good job. We had to leave before we could see anymore. Apparently J O E P A L E T T A had bad luck in the foil individuals but tore the house apart in the team competition."

LEECH was captain of the INTREPID, which was winner of the Gerber Cup as the first Academy yacht on corrected time.

"DAVE H A U G H T O N , LEN LAMMERS, and BILL RAMSEY are among the select fifty of our classmates who are grinding it out at sub school. Their comments have been censored. BOB K E N N E D Y is an admiral's aide in the CEC at 90 Church St. in New York—what a racket! WALLY

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INDIANAPOLIS The opening fall meeting of the Indianapolis chapter was held 24 September as a barbecue-buffet at the quarters of Bart Day, Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Avionics Facility. We couldn't attend Homecoming at the Academy so we celebrated the Navy victory at home.

Those attending were 'Bob and Betty McMurray (RADM R E T ) , Buz and Mary Denbo, George and Virginia Romy ( C A P T R E T ) , Gus and Dottie Kiergan, Ed and Clarise Rhea, Capt. Bart Day and Edna, Curt and Marmie Payntor, John and Lillian Carlson, Rev. Roe and Helen Johnston, Bill and Virginia Morrison, LCdr. John Meal and Anne and Bernie and Phyllis Boylan. All present had a wonderful time. Although we missed the groups from Lafayette and Crane, there were some welcome new attendees, including Bill Morrison who drove up from Laurel, Ind. It is hoped that this coming year will be the biggest yet. Most of the meetings will be at luncheon held at the U. S. Naval Armory on West 30th St., Indianapolis, on the third Wednesday of the month. In addition, there will definitely be an Army-Navy game gathering.

Any alumnus in the Central Indiana area who has not been receiving announcements of the meetings must make his presence known. Contact Bart Day at the above address so you can join us.

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Ralph A. Swanson '45 and Winston C. Williams '46.

Those of the group who are not members of the national group were urged to join immediately. We were sorry to learn from Jesse Wallace that Capt. W. J. Mullins, U S N (Ret.) '23, has been in very poor health.

The next meeting to be held will be the Army-Navy Football game luncheon, 26 Nov. 1960, 11 a.m., at the Cudworth Post—ladies invited.

A tentative meeting was scheduled for late January to discuss progress in aiding local prospective candidates in their efforts to enter the Academy. A desire by all was shown to join with the Chicago group at their spring party, if same can be scheduled.

It looks like the Milwaukee group is off with new steam to a fresh start. Anybody in the Milwaukee area not listed above, who is a member of the national group and/or wishes to be a member of the Milwaukee group, is cordially invited to contact the Secretary, Jim Wheeler, Jr., 5012 N. Shoreland Ave., Milwaukee—phone Edgewood 2-9010 or Edgewood 2-4537. Members of the Alumni Association living outside of Milwaukee are cordially invited to meet with us. We will be happy to put your name on the mailing list.

Beat Army I NEWPORT

MILWAUKEE A meeting of U S N A alumni in the Milwaukee area was held on Thursday evening, 8 Sept. 1960, for the purpose of reorganizing the Milwaukee chapter.

The meeting was held at the American Legion Cudworth Post. New friendships were made and old friendships were renewed at the first meeting in 2 years.

After a friendly cocktail hour and delicious dinner, the following slate of officers was chosen to head up the reorganization of the Milwaukee chapter: President, RAdm. Jesse R. Wallace, U S N (Ret.) '22; Vice President, Richard Downing '43; SecretaryTreasurer, James H. Wheeler, Jr., '45.

It was agreed that meetings would be held quarterly, and the election of officers would take place at the fall meeting. Meetings will be held quarterly, as scheduled, at the Cudworth Post in Milwaukee.

The following were elected to the Board of Directors and Steering Committee: RAdm. Audley L. Warburton, U S N (Ret.) '22; Robert R. Anderson '33; Arnold E. Jakel '38; John Duff, Jr. '45; James F. Toal '51.

Other members of the new Milwaukee group are: C. R. (Jerry) Braun '39, John J. Camp '48, Mark M. Camp '46, William A. Dobbs '32, Frank J. Donahue '26, Kavanaugh C. Downey '17, Ralph H. Eder '45, Charles A. Hertel '47, Don P. Hoffman '45, W. M. Huegel '53, John E. Illingworth '47, Thomas J. Kenny '46, Harold E. Koch '21, Don B. Lindsay '46, Reuben W. Peterson, Jr. '48, Ken J. Schlager '51, Alfred W. Schneider '23, R. E. Shimshak '48, Duke Snyder, Robert L. Siemer '39, Ralph M. Stair '43, 62

The regular August meeting of the chapter was held on Tuesday, 30 Aug. 1960 in the Destroyer Room of the Officers' Club, U. S. Naval Base, N e w p o r t R J ^ Present were Bern Anderson '21; CrTLBowdey '07; R. E. Cassidy '07; Daniel Carlson '29; James Collett '32; C. O. Cook ' 3 1 ; D. E. Cummings '07; R. E. Dees '17; H. E. Eccles '22 (with his son, F. M. Eccles '49 as his guest) ; A. R. Gralla '34 (speaker) ; H. E. Heneberger '25; M. L. Hersey '09; G. K. Hodgkiss '23; F. S. Holmes '18; B. B. McCormick '92 (with Cdr. Hollis Cooley (SC) as guest) ; Rufus King '08 (with RAdm. E. E. Duvall as guest) ; Gail Morgan '16; D. W. Olney '30; J. W. Rankin '08; F. L. Robbins '23; E. L. Robertson '31 (with Roman Paska as guest) ; R. T. Spofford '30 (with Herbert Grant as guest) ; Paul R. Schratz '39; J. T. G. Stapler '06; S. A. Taffinder '06 (with George Arnold as guest) ; E. E. Shine '49; Leo F. Welch '06; C. M. Winslow '24; MGen. Francis R. Kerr; Col. Christopher Peirce (with Cdr. C. L. Tyler as guest) ; Col. M. C. Shattuck and Capt. E. J. Tiernan.

After dinner the following resolution was proposed, seconded and passed—that hereafter and upon a trial basis, the price of $3.00 is not to include drinks, whicli are to be on the pay-as-you-order basis, and further that the bar be opened at 1815 instead of 1830.

RAdm. A. R. Gralla, USN, Commander Destroyer Flotilla Two, gave a wonderful first-hand talk on Anti-Submarine Warfare.

NEW YORK Operations of the Naval Academy Association of New York were resumed after the summer recess by Mr. Paul W. Siegrist '24,

President, on Tuesday, 20 Sept. 1960 at the Lawyers' Club, 115 Broadway, New York City. Luncheon meetings have been scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of each month through June 1961, with the exception of March. That month the Annual Dinner will be held on Friday evening, 17 March 1961 at the Hotel Roosevelt.

E. E. "Rip" Miller, Assistant Director of Athletics, USNA, was a most timely and interesting speaker. He spoke on "The 1960 Navy Football Outlook," outlining the players on the Navy team this year and the strength of Navy's opponents. Some of the more interesting future schedule changes were also discussed.

Among those present at the meeting were: Mitchell '25, Collins '25, Strachan '19, Gorman '54, Reinicke '10, Graham '20, Fuchs '51, Stutt '49, English '49, Vladessa '49, Wolr sieffer '32, Furth '24, Blades '14, Sandifer '22, Hooper '22, Gamble '15, Park '48, McQuiston '21, Landers '25, Degraff '30, Haase '23, Hillenkoetter '20, Miller '23, Gold '23, Powell '13, Harshman '22, Whitaker '22, Berman '45, Lane '45, Evans, Carter '05, Walker '34; Stretch '30, Vickrey '15, Marshall '25, Dimon '27, Overfelt '27, Boucher '48, Sigel '25 and Eraser '27.

PITTSBURGH Autumn and the World Series came to Pittsburgh and that, my friends, is an unusual combination. Yes, it seemed that the Pirates had the best team in the National League and richly deserved to meet the Yankees for the blue chips. My prediction was that it would be the Pirates in 6 games, and this victory starved city could whoop it up again. The Pirates have been the number one topic of conversation in this area, and it makes many of us old grads think that they feed on the same meat that has energized many a Navy football team—they played as though they couldn't be licked and they weren't! 1 It seems that everything has gone pretty well all summer long. Could this have been the result of the fine start it was given by our Spring Dance? Well, perhaps there was no connection but it is a good opportunity for a quick plug for this very pleasant evening.

Ed Barrett '38 invited the chapter as his guests to the beautiful Shannopin Country Club and we had a most enjoyable dinner dance. There was an excellent turnout for the dance and again the chapter wishes to thank Ed for his kind invitation. Val Smith '52 served as Chairman of the dance committee and also merits our thanks. Ted Swain '43 took over the reins as President of our chapter, in a short ceremony and the group said adieu to Paul Gaddis and his lovely wife.

Paul was able to serve for only half his term as President, having been selected by Westinghouse to attend M I T for a graduate course in Management. Best wishes, Paul.

The first meeting of the chapter following the summer doldrums must be marked down as another interesting journey into a new area for most of us. Admittedly the journey really didn't take us out of our seats at the luxurious University Club, but we felt as though we had gone to the Antarctic with our guest speaker, Cdr. James Robinson. Commander Robinson, who is stationed in the PittsSHIPMATE

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gest that you clip out the list of attendees and put it in your wallet. You'll be passing through before you know it and we'd be glad to see you. The monthly chapter meetUSS STATEN ISLAND on a recent trip to the Antarctic. It was most interesting to us desk- ings are held the last Friday of each month (not the 3rd Friday as reported recently in bound landlubbers. Those attending were: Bex Trimble '40, Al Neal '30, Ted Swain Shipmate), not including the summer, at the '43, J. L. "Paddy" Kane '23, Frank Beals University Club in the Oakland Civic Center.

'50, Bill Shorr '48, Larry Shaffer '45, Russ This is one of the pleasantest areas in PittsHart '29, Ed Barrett '38, Dick Lambert '32, burgh, and we hope that you might be able John Hufft '48 and C. E. Langlois '35. to come. No invitation or advance call is necessary. Just arrive some time after 6, ask It seems that a recent suggestion in this for the U S N A Alumni, and you'll have no column that U S N A alumm passing through trouble at all. Dinner, cocktails, some pleastills area give a call to their friends has met ant conversation and an interesting speaker with some success. Several people have told will be the fare for the evening. Better look your correspondent of telephone calls from out for our Treasurer, though, for he keeps those who happen to be in the area. It is an eye cocked for additional sources of revealways a pleasure to renew acquaintances, to nue and he might hit you up for a small compare waistlines,, and to get caught up amount. W e think you won't mind, though, with news of our friends. Again let me sug- and sincerely hope you will drop in. burgh area, showed some color slides from his personal collection which he took while serving as Executive Officer of the ice breaker

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SYRACUSE The first fall meeting of the Syracuse chapter was a luncheon on 20 September. A small but enthusiastic turnout included A. A. Albanese '48B, C. L. Atkinson, J r . '22, J. H. Boop '46, V. P. Finos '46, E. Forsthoff '47, G. D. Prestwich '44, R. H. Rice '27, P .

Shumway '39, S. H. Stearns '38, P. A. Wells '22, and W. O. Steele '52.

Bob Rice, Sherm Stearns, Bill Steele and R. I. Hicks '23 were elected as members of the Board of Directors. Tentative plans for an Army-Navy game T V party were approved. The local West Pointers will be invited to participate on this occasion.

Omar Spain '35, Paul Wells and Vic Finos were elected to the Public Relations Committee in accordance with your recent promotion of this activity. W e expect them to have an enthusiastic program whipped into shape in the near future.

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The Mail Boat shipmate:

In reading your fine edition of Shipmate for Sept.-Oct. 1960, I noted a discrepancy in the article "Capitol Hill" by Fred Lardner.

We wish that Congress had passed S. 3733, which would have placed NROTC graduates in a status comparable with United States Naval Academy graduates, but unfortunately this did not occur. S. 3733 was passed by the Senate on 28 June 1960 but no hearing was scheduled or action taken on it in the House of Representatives. We were quite concerned because we did not get this legislation in the last Congress; it is a very important legislative item as the Navy needs a greater input to the regular corps from the NROTC (Regular) source. However, it is in the 1961 Department of Defense Legislative Program and strong efforts will be made to secure its passage in the forthcoming Congress.

PubHc Law 86-559, as passed, was an Act to amend the laws with respect to reserve commissioned officers of the Armed Forces, commonly called the R O P A amendments.

These were omnibus amendments to the Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954 which provided a detailed statutory system for the promotion, release and retirement of Reserve Officers of all of the Armed Services. I am confident you will wish to correct this error in your next issue.

W. R. SMEDBERG, III

Shipmate: Common sense precludes disputing J. C. Fry's, '48A, contention that we should endeavor to maintain technological superiority.

Nonetheless, my purpose was to show the vital military necessity of keeping technological and other staff functionaries in their proper place which is subordinate to line command. The danger springs not from their scientific experimentation but from their desire to control the helm. Giving them equal

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or greater authority than the military command is tantamount to condoning insubordination.

If anyone doubts that it is possible for a power to possess superior weapons and still lose a war, need I do more than cite a fairly recent example in history; that of the elite Panzer Corps being stopped by ill-equipped infantrymen using Molotov cocktails and otherwise fighting with dauntless devotion to Mother Russia on the Northern Sector, the steppes, and at Stalingrad.

Not only must our technologists be kept from reaching out and usurping the rightful authority of our operational commanders but also the business administrators of the Department of Defense must be blocked from directing military supply and other procedures within the military sphere which affect operations. In all human experience no working formula has yet been devised for successfully divorcing authority from responsibility.

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to generate good will, good fellowship, and mutual admiration (for social graces?) among international "counterparts."

My experience on Taiwan leads to a conclusion which is consistent with the informal opinions of contemporaries at other locations, namely: we are abandoning efficiency, yielding to (often contrived) false emphasis, neglecting essentials, and courting failure to attain basic objectives by a clearly ineffective misappropriation of time and effort.

The elaborate social gestures and painful protocolic postures that demand too much of the energies of our people overseas are obsolete time-killers left over from the days when commanders in the field were untroubled by detailed directives and demands from the central governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for various reasons including slower mails and no wireless.

Present day demands for immediate administrative actions, for prompt and accurate technological operation and training with advanced and sophisticated installations and apparatus preclude the fol-de-rol and fripperies of the gay nineties.

If promotion and career-appraisals continue to be based and judged on the ostentation, pseudo-sincerity, and mutual-entertainment- and-admiration with foreign contemporaries quotient of the individual in the field, then that individual can promote his career progress only by contributing to the vicious cycle and hoping someone else in the organization is finding time to keep an eye on routine administration, operation, training and improvement.

It would be interesting to see confirmation or dispute of these opinions from other officers completing overseas assignments.

I reviewed with mixed emotions (glee, at termination of MY 35 hr. day and 10 day week, mixed with anguish for the bloody but unbowed heads of still-active service Sections, MAAG, and dismay at the disparity between What-IS-expected of military personnel on foreign duty and their formal written tasks and missions) the June-July's (part two) article Overseamanship.

Here is indeed a summary of how eighty odd per cent of the time and effort is expended. And, at least in part two, not one word on Operation, Review, Reporting, or Improvement of the BUSINESS, the dayto-day tasks, procedures, administration, management toward tangible results in support of assigned missionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;unless we complacently accept the mission as being solely

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The Honda disaster, like the Pearl Harbor disaster, will never sit well on the stomach of the professional naval officer, but that is all the more reason to be well acquainted with the facts in the case. This book supplies these facts.

Fortunately for the Navy, the impact of the tragedy was greatly relieved by the aurora of heroism of the naval personnel of the seven destroyers that grounded permanently in the Devils Jaw at Honda. This heroism is fully described in Tragedy at Honda.

Whether you are an astronaut about to take off for the moon, or a lieutenant commanding a minesweep or separated completely from your naval worries, this book will prove very interesting. To all those still climbing the active duty ladder, it also will prove most worthwhile, because it contains the statements of the Court of Inquiry (headed by RAdm. William V. Pratt, USN,

and later Chief of Naval Operations) laying down clearly the timeless standards of the professional Navy, among which might be quoted: "Nothing can replace the use of sound common sense on the part of the subordinate, and if he is not furnished with sufficient information by his leader to absolutely safeguard his own unit, or to effectively carry out the plan, he must ask for it himself, and failing in this, he must use every effort to obtain it, in order to better execute the general plan, and by so doing aid the efforts of his leader. This is imperative . . . ."

Two minor errors on pages 203 and 227 name Cdr. W. C. Roper as Commander Destroyer Division 31 when, fortunately, he was Commander Destroyer Division 32, and even more fortunately made a ten degree change of course and stayed off the rocks.

An interesting and worthwhile book. Get it.

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