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COVER: Vietnam Army troops and Marine helicopters from Colonel Carey's CTU 79.3.5 in a canal village of the Dink Tuong Sector.

The latest addition to the U. S. Navy's destroyer force is the Guided Missile Frigate BAINBRIDGE (DLG(N)-25). It was commissioned on Saturday, October 6, 1962.

MARINES ON THE MEKONG

by Major Richard W . Crowley, USMC '48

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NITED STATES MARINES have been Bying helicopters in South Vietnam since April of this year. In a unique operation, dubbed SHU FLY, they are demonstrating once again the formidable assets of American seapower and the wide spectrum of capabilities provided by the fleets in support of U. S. policy. This small but highly significant investment of fleet resources has already paid substantial dividends. SHU F L Y ' S Marines have made an impact on the formless guerrilla war in South Vietnam all out of proportion to their numbers.

Their story to date is one of special interest to Shipmate readers and all members of the Navy-Marine Corps Team.

The Marines and their machines form a tactical package for helicopter operations. Key elements in the package are an HMM and a MABS detachment. A small headquarters coordinates their activities. The HMM is a squadron of 24 medium transport helicopters. It flies the familiar HUS, rugged workhorse of vertical envelopment tactics in the Fleet Marine Forces.

The MABS detachment is from one of the Marine Air Base Squadrons which operate the expeditionary airfields of a Marine Aircraft Wing. The SHU FLY package was provided by Task Force 79, the Marine Division/Wing Team with the Seventh Fleet. This Marine air-ground team has been based in Okinawa and Japan since the close of the Korean conflict. From this forward posture it has responded repeatedly in recent years to the recurring crises in Southeast Asia.

The fleet's response to the SHU FLY commitment was immediate and impressive. COMSEVENTHFLEET directed the deployment in early April. Operation "Tulungan," a major SEATO landing exercise, had just been completed in the Philippines. Marines of Task Force 79 were still enroute to their home bases following the exercise. In a quick about-face, they deployed over a distance of 2500 miles in less than two weeks. The movement was made by sea and air to Soc Trang, 100 miles southwest of Saigon, deep in the Mekong Delta.

An abandoned Japanese airstrip, unused since World War II, was selected as the base for helicopter operations.

Working around the clock, the First Marine Aircraft Wing airlifted the personnel and equipment of MABS-16, GV-1 aerial refueler/transports flew 625,000 cargo ton miles from Japan and Okinawa in less than a week. They brought in TACAN, OCA, control towers, and other equipment for modern airfield operations including TAFDS, the remarkable tactical airfield fuel dispensing system developed by Marines for expeditionary air operations. While the airlifted MABS-16 Marine "housekeepers" were developing the strip, the USS PRINCETON sped through the South China Sea with HMM-362 and its covey of 24 HUS helicopters. The squadron flew off the PRINCETON at first light on Palm Sunday. Colonel John Carey, commander of the task unit, reported to the operational control of the U. S. Military Assistance Command in Saigon that same day. SHU FLY was open for business.

The SHU FLY Marines flew their first combat mission in support of President Diem's government forces against the Viet Cong guerillas on Easter Sunday. Since that time they have been the busiest helicopter pilots in Vietnam. In five months on the Mekong they lifted over 60,000 troops in both offensive and defensive combat missions. In a single day they have flown 199 sorties carrying 1500 troops and' two tons of cargo to a dozen different landing zones. Many of their operations have been at night and in foul weather. SHU FLY averages three or four major combat lifts each week. These are preplanned missions in which troop units, ranging in size from squads to battalions, are lifted to assault positions near Viet Cong concentrations. In addition to these offensive sweeps, the squadron is constantly on call for a variety of tactical and logistical missions. In terms of total flying hours, sorties, passengers, cargo and evacuations, the scope of SHU FLY operations has been twice that of any other helicopter unit in Vietnam in a comparable time period.

The contributions of these Marines are not, however, readily susceptible to statistical measurement. They bring to the struggle in Vietnam two separate but related skills. The first

HELICOPTERS of HMM-362 in an "eagle flight" over the Plain of Reeds in central Vietnam.

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TWENTY-FOUR Vietnamese Army Troops "Marine-Heloed" to an area in the Dink Tuong sector to search for Viet Cong casualties.

is the product of the Corps' vast experience in small unit operations. Guerilla warfare is a matter of a "thousand small victories" according to Vo Nuguyen Giap, its leading Communist practitioner in Southeast Asia. One might say the same of the Marine Corps' brilliant combat record. It has been built with coundess small unit actions fought by Marine rifle squads against many different opponents. The tactical skills of Marine pilots in air-ground combat constitute a second distinctive asset.

The Corps has systematically and patiently developed its doctrine of vertical envelopment throughout the past fifteen years.

In this process, Marine helicopter pilots have acquired a full understanding of the problems facing an infantry commander.

No pilots in the world know better what helicopters can do to assist him in their solution. SHU FLY Marines possess, through the blending of these two skills, a unique capability for advising and assisting the Vietnamese commanders who direct their government's counter insurgency operations.

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N THEIR EARLY efforts to employ helicopters offensively, Vietnamese commanders tended to follow the classic encirclement pattern of counter guerrilla warfare. They mounted large troop lifts in an attempt to seal ofT all possible escape routes. Ground maneuver then proceeded deliberately inside the cordon. These tactics were only marginally successful. The Viet Cong filtered through the encircling troops without difficulty. Marine pilots were the first to recognize the basic inflexibility of these operations. Sorely needed maneuver elements were being prematurely committed to useless blocking positions before the tactical situation was adequately developed. They recommended the employment of some of these elements in a mobile reserve role. Acting upon the Marines' advice, Vietnamese commanders have developed much more flexible procedures which have steadily improved the efficiency of their offensive efforts. In many subsequent operations, airborne reserves have made effective contact with the fleeing Viet Cong.

The new mobility of government forces is also making itself felt in defensive operations. Isolated villages and outposts have always been the favorite targets of the Viet Cong. Prior to the arrival of the Marines in the Delta, there was simply no way in which such installations could be quickly reinforced.

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control remote areas. Days and weeks were required to move significant numbers of troops even small distances. SHU FLY operations, one Sunday morning in May, taught the Viet Cong that he could no longer hunt at his leisure. The call for assistance came in at 1055. A guerrilla company was attacking an agroville, one of the government's agricultural relocation centers. Thirteen birds were airborne within minutes enroute to designated loading sites to pick up reinforcements. By 1235, they were landing 156 troops at the scene of the attack, some 93 miles from Soc Trang.

Military critics of the helicopter usually emphasize its vulnerability. They argue that sustained tactical employment should not be attempted because even modest ground fire will soon produce excessive attridon. The empirical evidence of SHU FLY operations in the Mekong Delta does not substantiate this argument. The HUS has proven to be a remarkable durable aircraft. The Marine squadron has been exposed repeatedly to Viet Cong small arms fire in the vicinity of the landing zones.

Individual helicopters sustained hits on many occasions without appreciably lowering the squadron's daily aircraft availability rates. To be sure, the Viet Cong has not employed automatic weapons in significant numbers. But neither have the Marine helicopters enjoyed the expert close air support which is part and parcel of the Corps' vertical envelopment doctrine.

As might be expected, considering the versatility of the HUS and the aggressiveness of Marine pilots, SHU FLY's flight logs have recorded many flying hours in logistic and evacuation missions in addition to the tactical troop lifts.

Evacuation of the wounded is part of the daily routine. Such missions are particularly important. The Vietnamese infantryman formerly faced the prospect of a slow death in the swamps if he was wounded. Like infantrymen the world over, he fights much more efl5ciently if he has confidence in the evacuation system which supports him.

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ARINES HAVE BECOME welcome visitors at Father Hoa's tiny village of Bien Hung. Father Hoa is the Chinese Catholic priest who has gained world renown for his inspired leadership against the Viet Cong. His village is on the Camau Peninsula at the extreme southern tip of Vietnam.

V. N. ARMY TROOPS in the assault as Lt.Col. Archie Clapp's (Angels) go for another load of V. N. Rangers to place in a blocking position near Rach Trang.

It is 60 miles from Soc Trang. This tiny conclave had always been isolated prior to last April. Since that time. Marines have airlifted supplies of rice, weapons, and ammunition in a steady stream from Soc T r a n g to Bien H u n g . Father Hoa's village is still remote, but he now has a vital link with the outside world.

T h e face of the delta is pockmarked with thousands of rice paddies which make excellent landing zones. Each paddy is also a potential gas station along S H U FLY's airborne highways. Marines have used their mobile T A F D S equipment to extend the range of helicopter operations. In one instance, a Vietnamese commander wanted to mount a major offensive operation from assembly areas 60 miles distant from Soc Trang.

T h e mission requests apparently exceeded the combined lift potential of both Marine and U. S. Army helicopters. T h e technical obstacle was one of fuel resupply. Upon arrival at the assembly areas, repeated short lifts into many different landing zones would be required. A refueling capability at the loading sites was needed to sustain such a large number of lifts. T h e Marines solved the problem by externally lifting a 10,000 gallon capacity T A F D S to the scene with four H U S helicopters. Less than two hours after take-off from Soc Trang, the T A F D S was put to use refueling thirsty Marine and Army helicopters.

Marine helicopter pilots have responded with aplomb over

the years to the varying needs of U. S. Presidents and their families. Mercury astronauts and their space capsules, and Marine rifle squads with their combat equipment. But S H U FLY's most experienced pilots had nothing in their repertoire of loading techniques which quite met the demands of their first evacuation mission on the Mekong. T h e mission request appeared routine when it was received at Soc T r a n g on the second day of operations. A Self Defense Corps outpost was to be withdrawn. Transportation was needed for 57 personnel and their equipment. T h e "personnel," as it turned out, were 18 soldiers and 39 assorted wives and children. T h e "equipment" included a procession of chickens, pigs, jars, baskets, and cooking pots. Harassed Marine crew chiefs finally called a halt when the women began loading bricks which they had salvaged from the walls of their homes.

T h e young Republic of Vietnam has carried the terrible burden of Communist guerrilla warfare since its birth in 1954.

T h e United States Military Assistance Command has been in existence only since last February. But today there are thousands of Americans in Vietnam to help carry the burden. S H U FLY is only a small part of this American effort. T h e outcome of the struggle against the Viet Cong is by no means certain. But a beginning has been made. Confidence in the outcome is growing. Much of it can be attributed to the skill and resourcefulness of a few Marines.

RE-FUELING Helos of HMM-362 at Soc Trang.

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Bainbridge and Destroyers

by LCdr. W . M. McDonald, USN

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OR T H O S E W A R S H I P S that have been named in honor of Commodore William Bainbridge, this year marks the end of the long evolution from sails to atoms.

For destroyers so named—as was BAINBRIDGE ( D D - 1 ) ,

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first destroyer the Navy ever built—it's a year that rounds out a coal-to-nuclear cycle within which lies the whole sixty years of destroyer history to date.

Such a milestone should call for an anniversary celebration, and in this case the Navy has recognized the call. A nationwide "Sixty Years of Destroyers" anniversary program has been under way since mid-summer, honoring the proud record of the versatile "Key Ships of the Fleet." It will continue to the end of the year, by which time the world's first nuclear-powered, guided missile frigate, BAINBRIDGE ( D L G ( N ) - 2 5 ) , will have joined the destroyer force. Meanwhile the program is fulfilling its mission of stimulating public interest in the destroyer's , dramatic contributions to naval history, both on wartime missions of bravery and on peacetime missions of good will and mercy.

Bainbridge later established schools for naval officers at Boston and Newport, and then returned to the Mediterranean to command ships on peacetime missions. H e died of pneumonia at Philadelphia on 27 July 1833.

T h e first ship to be named for this rugged hero was a Bostonbuilt brig of 12 guns, launched on 26 April 1842. She was 259 tons, with a length of 100 feet, beam of 25 feet and a 14-foot draft. She could make 11.5 knots and was manned by a crew of 100. For armament, she carried twelve 32-pounder carronades.

She served with the African and Brazil squadrons until the start of the Civil W a r , when she cruised the Gulf of Mexico, capturing two Confederate schooners and aiding in the capture of one steamer. She was lost in a wild storm off Cape Hatteras

T o destroyermen, the name of Bainbridge is synonymous with the origin and development of their force history. Actually, the significance of the name to Navy historians pre-dates the destroyer phase by more than a century, and calls up associations of the long-gone days of wooden ships and iron men.

William Bainbridge was one of the most daring and capable heroes of the early Navy. Born in Princeton, N e w Jersey, in May 1774, he shipped out of Philadelphia as a merchant seam a n at the age of 15. H e was tall, muscular, personable and a born leader. By the time he was 18, he had almost singlehandedly quelled a mutiny at sea and risen to become a chief mate. H e had his own command when he was only 19 years old. At 22, he led his armed merchant ship H O P E into batde against a British privateer in West Indies waters, overcame odds of nearly double his strength, and forced the Britisher to strike his flag.

T h e Navy commissioned William Bainbridge as a Lieutenant Commander in 1798, for a role in the unofficial naval war against France. H e commanded the 14-gun RETALIATION and the 18-gun NORFOLK against marauding French warships in the West Indies. Later he commanded the 24-gun frigate GEORGE WASHINGTON on the Navy's first mission in the Mediterranean Sea, carrying the flag as far east as Turkey. H e fought in the Mediterranean in the war against Tripoli, until his ship PHILADELPHIA grounded on an uncharted reef. After that, he spent almost two years as a war prisoner of the Tripolitans.

In the W a r of 1812, Bainbridge served a short time as Commandant of the Navy Yard at Charlestown, Massachusetts, and then at his own request went to sea in command of CONSTITUTION, heading a squadron that included the frigates ESSEX and HORNET.

It was during this period, on 29 December 1812, while separated from the rest of his squadron, that he met the British warship JAVA off St. Salvador and hammered her to wreckage in a battle lasting one hour and 55 minutes.

COMMODORE WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE, USN Painting by John W. Jarvis S H I P M A T E

THE 12-GUN BRIG, first U. S. Navy ship to be named BAINBRIDGE, was built a t the Boston Navy Yard and commissioned on April 26, 1842.

on 21 August 1863, when she capsized and went down with the loss of all but one of her crew.

W i t h this colorful and aggressive background of naval action, the name of Bainbridge was an ideal choice when the Navy commissioned its first destroyer on 24 November 1902.

T h a t first ship in the destroyer family, BAINBRIDGE ( D D - 1 ) , was built for one prime purpose only—to destroy torpedo boats.

It was her mission to outstrip these potentially troublesome raiders in speed and maneuverability and to top them in fire power. W i t h such a ship, the Navy hoped to offset the torpedo boat's ability to dart in and attack under the defensive guns of heavier ships with slower mobility.

BAINBRIDGE ( D D - 1 ) answered the need for a ship that could fill that order. She was 250 feet long and displaced 420 tons.

She had a beam of 23 feet seven inches, and a draft of six feet six inches. She could do 29 knots, an excellent speed for her day. For armament, she carried two 3-inch guns, five 6-pounders and two 18-inch torpedo tubes.

Forty-one more destroyers were built for the Navy during the next 10 years, most of them heavier and better armed than BAINBRIDGE. By the end of

1916, the destroyer force had ex-

panded to 67 ships. But before any of them had a chance to

prove their ability as torpedo boat destroyers. World W a r I broke across the seas and brought with it a more important mission for destroyers; suddenly they became, first a n d foremost, the hunters a n d killers of submarines.

They took u p this challenge because of the desperate condition in which Britain found herself when the United States entered the war against Germany in April 1917. German U boats had raised havoc with Britain's Adantic supply lines.

Drastic and immediate action was necessary to keep the Kaiser's undersea fleet from strangling Britain and choking her out of the war. As Britain's Admiral Jellico told Admiral Sims during a meeting in London that year, unless the U-boats could be stopped, the British could not hope to remain in the fight.

T o Admiral Sims' way of thinking, there was but one direct answer to this problem: send the destroyers. H e persuaded the British to try moving their Adantic supplies via the convoy system, with destroyers guarding the supply ships and the troop transports. Meanwhile, he sent an urgent request to Washington, calling for destroyers to speed across the Atlantic a n d join the British in anti-submarine action.

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ping ofE" at Boston and raced across the Atlantic, arriving at Queenstown, Ireland, on 4 May 1917. They were greeted by a question from British Vice Admiral Sir Lewis Bayley, who was resigned to the expectation that the Americans would require several weeks for training and overhaul before going into action. " H o w soon can you be ready?" Bayley asked Commander J. K. Taussig, the American squadron commander.

Taussig replied with what is still a destroyer force slogan: " W e are ready now, sir, that is as soon as we refuel."

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I S T O R Y N O T E S the fact that, with the impact of American destroyer action against U-boats in the Atlantic, the tide of war began to swing toward the Allies. T h e sinking of merchant ships trailed off. Convoys sailing with the protection of destroyer screens began to pour men, food and munitions into British ports. Britain revived, and quickly regained her strength and confidence. T h e destructive force of U-boat warfare dwindled to little more than a nuisance value.

T h e destroyers that performed such effective service in World W a r I were, in general, stronger and more lethal than the original ships in the force. They had progressed to 1,050 tons and a length of better than 305 feet. For armament, they carried three or four 4"/50 guns, depth charges and eight 21inch torpedo tubes. They were more than a match for the U-boats.

Although these destroyers engaged, damaged and drove off submarines in scores of World W a r I clashes, actually they sank only one U-boat during that conflict. T h e deterrent threat of sinkings was what finally drove the German submarines away from the convoy lanes and turned the tide in the Atlantic.

T h e Navy's lone U-boat kill of World W a r I came on 17 N o vember 1917, when destroyers FANNING and NICHOLSON made a two-ship attack on the U-58 in mid-Atlantic, brought her to the surface with depth charges and crippled her with shellfire.

T h e U-58 plunged to the bottom with half of her crew before FANNING and NICHOLSON could complete their rescue operations.

On the other side of the score card, the U-boats fared no better in their war against destroyers. In scores of battles, involving raids upon convoys and ship-to-ship engagements, German submarines sank only one American destroyer, the old JACOB JONES ( D D - 6 1 ) .

T h e curtain went down for JACOB JONES on 6 December 1917, when she was torpedoed by the U-53 while on patrol in the English Channel. She went under in eight minutes, carrying 64 of her crew to their death. Survivors were helped by the German submarine commander, who sent out a radio message giving their position before taking his U-boat away from the scene.

One of the most gallant sacrifices made by any destroyerman during World W a r I was that of Osmond Kelly Ingram of Alabama, a gunner's mate aboard CASSIN ( D D - 4 3 ) . A U-boat caught CASSIN in its sights on a day in October, 1917, off the coast of Ireland. Ingram spotted the submarine's torpedo racing toward his ship, heading directly for the stern and the exposed depth charge racks. Indifferent to his own safety, he rushed to the fantail to d u m p as many charges as possible before the torpedo struck. His only thought was to cut the force of the explosion and save the lives of his shipmates. T h e torpedo slammed home, even while Ingram was trying desperately to cut loose the last of the charges. H e lost his life in the violent explosion, but his ship survived to limp into port for repairs.

A destroyer that later fought submarines in World W a r II was named in his honor.

Construction on more than 200 destroyers that had been authorized for World W a r I continued for two years after the end of hostilities. A m o n g these was another ship named for the old commodore, BAINBRIDGE ( D D - 2 4 6 ) , plus a number of 10

"four-pipers" whose names were destined for glory in a war that was yet to come. Then all destroyer construction came to a dead pause with the Naval Disarmament Treaty of 1922.

T h e peace, however, was not a lasting one. In the early 1930's, signs of impending trouble arose as the restless ambitions of Fascist powers began to threaten the world with a new war.

N e w destroyers were quickly authorized, and soon began to move from the shipyards to the fleet.

These, of course, offered big improvements, both in size and power, over the earlier four-stack veterans of World War I. T h e FARRAGUT class destroyer in 1934, for example, displaced 1,365 tons, was 341 feet long and carried five 5"/38 guns plus light guns, depth charges and eight 21-inch torpedo tubes.

She was built to do 36.5 knots.

PORTER class ships came along in 1936, with a length of 381 feet and displacement of 1,850 tons. They carried eight 5"/38 guns and eight torpedo tubes, plus secondary light guns and depth charges.

By late 1941, when the United States entered World War II, destroyers had progressed to the BRISTOL class. These ships were 348 feet long, displaced 2,200 tons, and were designed for a speed of 37.5 knots. They carried four 5"/38 guns and five 21-inch torpedo tubes plus 20-millimeter guns, 40-millimeter guns and depth charges.

But even this was not enough to offset the challenge of Admiral Doenitz' wolfpacks. At the height of the submarine war and the Battle of the Atlantic, an urgent need developed for light destroyer types that could be built quickly and that could escort convoys while the bigger destroyers concentrated on other operations. T o fill this need in 1943, along came the early destroyer escort, the D E . This was a 1,450-ton ship, 306 feet long, with a speed of 24 knots. For armament, she carried two 5"/38 guns, two 40-miIlimeter twin mounts and three 21inch torpedo tubes.

By the end of World W a r II, the hard-hitting heavyweights of the FLETCHER class, SUMNER class and GEARING class were

operating with the fleet in both the Atlantic and the Pacific, taking on everything from beach head missions to kamikaze suicide planes and Japanese battleships.

FLETCHER ships displaced 2,050 tons and were 376V2 feet long. They carried five 5"/38 guns, five 40-millimeter twin mounts and ten 21-inch torpedo tubes, plus depth charges and 20-millimeter guns. They were designed for a speed of 35 knots.

SUMNER ships were the same length as FLETCHER, displaced 2,200 tons, and carried six 5"/38 guns, two 40-millimeter quadruple mounts, two 40-millimeter twin mounts and ten 21-inch torpedo tubes, plus depth charges and 20-millimeter guns. Their speed was 34 knots.

GEARING ships had an overall length of 390'/4 feet, displaced 2,425 tons and were designed for a speed of 35 knots. They were armed with three 5"/38 guns, two 40-millimeter twin mounts, two 40-millimeter quadruple mounts, and five 21-inch torpedo tubes, plus depth charges and 20-millimeter guns.

Before these heavyweights had reached the fleet, though, the older and lighter destroyers, including scores of aged "fourpipers" from the World W a r I shipyards, already had been throwing punches at the Axis forces and taking punches in return.

Fifty of these old-timers were pulled out of storage in September 1940, turned over to the British, and sent racing across the Atlantic to strengthen Britain's desperate fight against the devastating U-boat raids on the N o r t h Atlantic supply lines.

Meanwhile, even before the United States officially entered World W a r II, Navy destroyers were in action against the enemy both in the Atlantic and the Pacific. On 4 September 1941, at a point southwest of Iceland, GREER evaded a U-boat's torpedoes and depth-charged the attacking submarine. On 17 SHIPMATE

THE THIRD U. S. Navy ship to bear the name BAINBRIDGE was the destroyer DD-246, commissioned February 10, 1921.

USS NICHOLSON (DD-52), one of the famous "broken deckers," commissioned on April 30, 1915.

USS FARRAGUT (DD-348), first destroyer to mount five-inch, .38 calibre guns, was commissioned on June 18, 1934.

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Since the end of the Korean action, destroyer evolution has picked up unprecedented speed. Old ships of the FLETCHER class, SUMNER class and GEARING class are still operating with the fleet after being updated in weapons and equipment through F R A M , the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernizing program.

Meanwhile, new ships and new types have been added to the force, while various destroyers have been equipped with space age missiles, anti-submarine rockets, improved guns and with D A S H , the Destroyer Anti-Submarine Helicopter.

Big destroyer leaders, now called frigates, came along in 1953, with the 7,155-ton NORFOLK and the 4,730-ton MITSCHER. In 1955, the FORREST SHERMAN class (the last of the "gun

only" type) brought new strength to the conventional destroyer's abilities, with its heavy tonnage, 418-foot length and bristling nests of weapons.

In 1956, GYATT (originally a GEARING class ship) became the first destroyer to be armed with guided missiles, and thus opened the way for the larger D D G ships that followed. Then came the heavier D L G guided missile frigates, with such giants as COONTZ, K I N G , FARRAGUT, LEAHY and their like providing

the Navy with fast, mobile, floating missile bases.

In this last group comes BAINBRIDGE ( D L G ( N ) - 2 5 ) , similar to her sister frigates in all respects except propulsion. And the fact that she is equipped with nuclear power is what makes her unique.

THE TARTAR surface to air missile, now standard ormament on many destroyers.

October 1941, the new KEARNEY was torpedoed and badly damaged while fighting off a wolfpack attack on a convoy 400 miles south of Iceland. O n 31 October 1941, the old REUBEN JAMES was torpedoed and sunk 600 miles west of Ireland, with a loss of 115 lives. A n d in the Pacific, more than an hour before Japanese planes staged their sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, WARD depth-charged, shelled and destroyed a Japanese submarine that was trying to penetrate the harbor entrance.

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T W O U L D T A K E a thick book to give a full account of all the gallant and daring actions of destroyers in World W a r II. T h e stories are many, and they are known to many.

They tell, for example, of destroyer escort ENGLAND, destroying six Japanese submarines in 12 days on her first Pacific patrol; of BAILEY, COGHLAN and MONAGHAN, racing in against Japanese

cruisers off the Komandorski Islands; of BARTON, GUSHING and LAFFEY, lost in daring solo attacks against the Nipponese battleship HiEi; of BoRiE, attacking and sinking two German submarines in a wild Atlantic storm before going down to her own death; of destroyers with their bows against the sand at Omaha Beach, hurling shells at German shore targets; of the gallant stand against suicide planes at Okinawa, where the kamikazes sank 12 destroyers but finally were beaten and dispersed.

T h e end of World W a r II brought only a short respite for destroyers, before they were called upon again for Korea. This was a different type of warfare, but it still set up critical missions that the destroyers were expected to carry through to success.

Again they lived u p to the challenge. They ferried American nationals to safety at the start of the fighting; they cruised off shore to shell and destroy the Communist military supply trains that came roaring down the Korean coastal railways; they guarded the Navy's minesweepers; they used the experience they had gained in World W a r II to cover amphibious landings at Inchon and to support the long siege at Wonsan. In short, they proved all over again the value of their versatility, reliability and plain fighting guts.

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BAINBRIDGE of 1962 presents a vivid contrast to that first BAINBRIDGE of 1902 when evolutionary statistics are compared— from 420 tons displacement to 8,000; from 250 feet in length to 564; from a crew of 75 to a crew of 400; from three-inch guns and two torpedo tubes to dual purpose guns, ASROC, the Navy Tactical Data System, and Terrier missiles, fore and aft; and from the limited capability of a one-way Atlantic crossing on a full load of coal to a non-stop cruising potential of 400,000 miles at 20 knots, or 180,000 miles at top speed, without the need to refuel.

But nuclear power or no nuclear power, and regardless of size or age or prohibitive odds, the destroyer's role with the fleet remains unchanging. T h a t mission is for the destroyer to use its incomparable versatility to help the Navy maintain control of the sea lanes of the world. This means staying on patrol and ready for action in such far-distant areas as the South China Sea or the Eastern Mediterranean; it means speeding to control such cold war incidents as the Lebanese landings; it means spreading good will with an "open house" visit to Australia or a mercy mission to an earthquake-stricken port in Greece; it means strengthening our Latin American friendships with a "Unitas" destroyer training cruise, or our African friendships with a "Solant Amity" cruise; it means fitting the destroyer force into S E A T O or N A T O strategy.

In short, it means instant readiness to respond to the cry that is heard so often in times of emergency, and from so many distant parts of the world: "Send the destroyers!"

Admiral George W . Anderson, Jr., Chief of Naval Operations, said in a speech to the Navy League last May: " W e view versatility, along with mobility and reliability, as indispensable characteristics of a powerful Navy. Nothing better typifies this quality than the destroyer—whose sixtieth anniversary we celebrate this year. In all our Navy, there is no ship more versatile. . . . There is virtually no limit to a destroyer's possibilities, and it sets the pattern for the entire Navy.'

Fleet Admiral Chester W . N i m i t z has said: " N o type, not even the carrier or the submarine, has such an assured place in future Navies."

Considering what brilliant results Commodore Bainbridge achieved in the days of sail, one can't help speculating on what he might have meant to the Navy as a destroyerman.

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USS MITSCHER (DL-2), originally designated a Destroyer Leader, but now classed OS a Frigate, was commissioned on May 15, 1953.

USS DECATUR (DD-936), one of the last "gun only" destroyers, was commissioned on December 7, 1956.

USS SELLERS (DDG-11), a Guided Missile Destroyer, built by Bath Iron Works Corp., was commissioned on October 28, 1961.

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SEA-GULLS AND SAILOHMEN b y Colby G. Rucker '24

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N A L L MY T I M E at sea, and I have spent my entire life with seafaring men, I have only known one man who thoroughly hated and detested sea-gulls. His name was Glendenning, and he was a Lieutenant who had come up from the ranks and who had attained command the hard and honorable way. W h e n the sea-gulls for some perverse reason took a special dislike to his ship, his first command, when at least a hundred other Navy ships from tugs to aircraft carriers were available it was almost more than mortal man could bear.

It broke him and in the end they even had to take rubber bands away from him for he persisted in shooting paper wads out of his window in the hospital. T h e wads generally hit convalescents in the courtyard. T h e nurses didn't like their records being torn up either.

H e should have known better. T h e last thing any man—and especially any seafaring man—should do is to fight sea-gulls.

T h e fact of the matter is that they are smarter than we are, and, all in all, more useful to society.

W h e n I first went to sea I began noticing the gulls. W h a t impressed m e was the beauty of their flight. I could see that they were masters of the air currents. A ship as it plows through the water plows through the air also. T h e gull knows this and hitches a free ride for miles on the eddy current. T h e more I saw of gulls the more I admired them. 1 know that gulls are scavengers, that is why Federal law protects them. It will cost you $500 if you kill a gull. I know the gull has a bad reputation and I know why—but I must say that I have never known a gull to commit an offense against a ship or a man who liked gulls. Accidents excepted, of course. They frighten as easily as the rest of us.

It is no accident that the beautiful memorial to the men who were lost at sea which stands on the banks of the Potomac in Washington is simply a breaking wave over which hover several gulls. This monument is to me a beautiful thing, and as I look at it, as I looked at the gulls at sea, 1 understand why old time sailormen believed that when they died they would return as gulls to watch over the sea that they loved.

Or if they were a truly great captain they would return as an albatross. Others said that when you went to Davy Jones' locker you were assigned a bird by Mother Cary to bring you news.

T h e good sailor got a gull because he went almost everywhere.

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the poor sailor who just managed to squeeze in got a penguin.

T h e reasoning was that while a penguin is a loveable bird he doesn't get anywhere and he sees damn little shipping. It's true I have no personal experience in this matter but I believe that it is so. 1 will write in any corrections later, if I make the grade and if Davy Jones permits me to do so.

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U T T O G E T BACK to Glendennirfg. As I said he didn't like sea-gulls. During one tour of duty I got to know him pretty well. I was in submarines and we were scheduled to shoot our four inchers. An observer was needed on the target vessel. I was that observer and Glendenning and his oceangoing tug was to tow the target. W e got along famously.

W h e n I first stepped aboard his ship my sea-going eye noticed certain things which were not exactly in accordance with the other naval vessels that I had known. For example, the signal yard arms on the foremast had strips of lath nailed on for their entire length—and for each inch of these laths a nail protruded. All was neatly painted gray of course. I noticed that the globes at the mast-heads were covered with spikes.

In fact no matter where I looked nails and spikes stood out anywhere anything could land. 1 got the word. This man doesn't like sea-gulls, and sea-gulls don't like him.

And so it was. T h e captain, Glendenning, was most kind to me—a very junior officer. H e seated me at his right hand at mess. H e gave me a stateroom to myself. H e did not ask me to perform any duties. And he told me his troubles. These had mainly to do with sea-gulls. H e said that he had always hated sea-gulls. It all started, he said, when he was a goat in training camp and that had been thirty years before. That put it back about the time of the Spanish American War, for he had made Lieutenant during World War I. A sea-gull had made him an object of ridicule at his first parade. As I look over the whole affair 1 suspect that Glendenning, like so many of us, should not have succumbed to that patriotic appeal—he should have stayed on the farm. Not that he wasn't a good man, he was, not that he didn't do his full duty and more— he did, not that he wasn't competent, he was. But I suspect that his heart wasn't in it. H e didn't understand the sea. He had no dreams, he saw no visions, he heard no voices. I think the plants would have grown for him ashore, in fact he told SHIPMATE

m e he had a green t h u m b ; but the dolphins never played about his ship. I think the sea-gulls knew this, and as he grew to hate them they retaliated. There must have been at least a hundred Navy ships in port at the time. All the sea-gull trouble centered on Glendenning's ship.

W h e n I say he had trouble, I mean big trouble. There is nothing in this world that is more corrosive than the passing memento of a sea-gull. N o paint can withstand it. N o metal can resist it. Cloth disintegrates. Wood is permanently stained.

N o scrubbing, polishing, waxing, repainting or refurbishing will correct matters. W h e n all the gulls in the harbor, and there were thousands of them, selected Glendenning's ship for their special attention the captain, the officers and the crew all went slightly fey.

I have always thought that the Navy was not quite rational.

T h e great naval bureaucracy takes full account of the facts but never takes into account the imponderables. Napoleon knew better. W h e n presented with a list of Colonels slated for advancement he wrote yes or no beside the names of those he knew. Beside the names of those he did not know he wrote "Is he lucky.?" If the answer was "Yes" the man was promoted.

Otherwise no.

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My friend Glendenning always got a good report. N o one ever worked harder; he always did the job. But his was not a happy ship, the sea-gulls saw to that. I say that the Admiral should have noted those sea-gull guards and have known his captain for what he was. H e should have fired that captain and the ship would have been troubled no more. You think otherwise.? T h e n you are a m a n who has never heard a ship sing her song. You too should never have gone to sea.

Glendenning shook the air rifle up and down and swore. " N o more BBs," he said when he heard no rattle. " W h y didn't you load it up, quartermaster?" "You didn't buy anymore BBs, sir," said the quartermaster. From his tone I knew that he knew all about sea-gulls.

As I said, the captain told me his story. By the time he had finished, it was time for all of us to turn in for the start the next m o r n i n g was an early one. At first light the captain and I were on the flying bridge. T h e flying bridge was above the wheel-house, a canvas screen was set high all about and a canvas awning overhead. T h e helmsman manned the trick wheel amidships and the quartermaster stood by the voice tube. H a n g i n g from a bracket to starboard was a Very pistol in its holster and cartridge belt. T o port there was an air rifle. T h e Very pistol I understood. T h a t was regulation. T h e air rifle I did not.

W e steamed out of the harbor. I noticed that an unusually large number of sea-gulls seemed to accompany us. Although I had no fears, as sea-gulls were ever my friends even on the open bridges of submarines, I was glad we had an awning overhead.

"Look at the unprintable sea-gull," screamed Glendenning.

"They know I am going to sea—look at that one." I did and saw that the ship had been decorated.

"Quartermaster, quartermaster, where is my air rifle.?"

"In the rack, sir." " O h , yes," said Glendenning ripping the air rifle from its rack. H e cocked it and held it below the canvas screen.

"These damn sea-gulls are mighty smart; if they see the air rifle they shy off. Can't kill them—you know. Against the law. Pop them with a BB, doesn't kill them, scares them off, I hope."

About that time a sea-gull sailed lazily up from astern and came u p alongside the flying bridge to port not more than ten or fifteen feet away. I wanted to warn the sea-gull, after all I didn't know that that particular sea-gull had done anything.

I was behind the captain, the helmsman and the quartermaster so I waved my arms. And do you know what happened.? I'll swear by all the sea serpents if that sea-gull, who had his eye on me all the time, didn't wink!

Just at that time Glendenning reared up with the air rifle at point blank range and fired. There was a terrific P L O N K and the sea-gull was as serene as ever.

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T h e n Glendenning got a sort of glint in his eye. H e spotted the Very pistol. H e took that and loaded it. N o w I do not want to defame the quartermaster. It is true that it was the quartermaster's duty to keep the Very pistol in tip-top shape and to see that the shells were all in good condition and ready to fire.

W h e n I looked at that Very pistol 1 knew that it had been months since it or the ammunition had had any attention. But it was not my ship and I was a very junior officer just gazetted to submarines.

"I'll get that bum," said Glendenning as the sea-gull sailed by the flying bridge again. Meanwhile he was loading the Very pistol with a cartridge that was green with verdigris.

T h e skipper hid the gun behind the wind-break all cocked and loaded. T h e gull sailed by at range about ten feet. U p went the gun. There was a formidable clicJ{ and no discharge.

T h e gull sailed on and 1 affirm that it flivvered its tail in derision.

After that the situation became somewhat confused with Glendenning using every cartridge in the cartridge belt, none of which functioned, while the quartermaster and myself did our damndest to get the ship and target raft into proper position for the firing.

About the time that the first submarine was to open fire the skipper had found a spanner for the fire hoses and was banging away on the hammer of the Very pistol trying to make it fire at the sea-gull that still sailed alongside of us.

"Hell's fire," he said, "nothing works on this ship." At that he lowered the pistol and it went off! T h e ball of fire bounced off the deck, bounced off the canvas and had us all scrambling around for ten or fifteen seconds until it burned out. At that moment the lead-off submarine opened fire. T h e deflection was off and the first shell hit under the fan tail.

A S 1 SAID before, they finally had to take the rubber bands - ^ off the clipboards in Glendenning's room in the hospital.

I told the doctor that the whole trouble was that the skipper didn't understand sea-gulls. I didn't like the way the doctor looked at me, so I hurried back to my submarine.

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E V E R A L T H I N G S have happened since my first Shipmate report. T h e Naval Academy celebrated its 117th anniversary on October 10. Another Homecoming Weekend has come and gone—the biggest and best we've ever had—with many old friends and shipmates aboard who heard the reassuring and inspiring remarks of Admiral Wright and Admiral Anderson.

A n d the fall sports program is off to a good start, with soccer and cross country undefeated by mid-October, and varsity football building up momentum after defeating Cornell and Boston College in the last two weeks.

At our fall faculty meeting, it was a great privilege and pleasure for me to present letters of appreciation to sixteen professors for twenty years of service at the Naval Academy.

These awards were made in behalf of the Navy and of you— the many former students who became better officers and citizens from being taught by these fine men.

W e were greatly pleased to host the annual meeting of the Association of N R O T C Colleges here this year, with senior faculty members coming from colleges and universities all over the country to discuss N R O T C business and see what we are doing at the Naval Academy. W e also were happy to discuss our program with a visiting group of secondary school educators from Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama who wanted to know about this great institution at first hand so as to better counsel the young men in their schools.

As the leaves start to drop more quickly from the trees and the nip in the air becomes increasingly sharper, there is one cry heard over and over again throughout the yard—BEAT ARMY!

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O Y O U R E M E M B E R the time when . . . ? Remember old . . . .? H o w many times those questions were asked during the 1962 Homecoming Weekend would be an interesting statistic because if fond memories could be measured statistically that might be a starting point. But happy memories are not to be measured, only enjoyed—and alumni in Annapolis on 28 September were doing just that with zestful joviality.

T h e largest Homecoming Weekend, ever, began with registration at the Alumni House at 10:00 a.m. Friday. By noon the Alumni Association headquarters was a beehive of activity with alumni checking in and getting their "homecoming infor16

mation kits," so thoroughly and thoughtfully prepared by the Alumni Association. They busied themselves with readying name tags to be worn during the weekend. T h e final count of returning graduates and their wives showed that well over 3000 attended the weekend activities, setting a new attendance record.

T h e oldest class represented at Homecoming was 1897. The class representative was RAdm. William R. White, U S N (Ret.), who lives in N e w Hope, Pa. Admiral White is the author of a book on leadership and is still actively engaged in the promotion of the instruction of leadership in schools throughout the country.

T h e first high point of the weekend came Friday afternoon at 4:35 when the Brigade of Midshipmen passed in review before Naval Academy Alumni from classes as "young" as 1897 and as "old" as the Class of 1962. A d m . Jerauld Wright, USN (Ret.), President of the Alumni Association, and RAdm. William F . Fitzgerald, U S N (Ret.), Executive Director of the Alumni Association, took the review of the Brigade with RAdm. C. C. Kirkpatrick, U S N , Academy Superintendent.

As the midshipmen snapped to "eyes right" when passing in front of the reviewing party it was interesting to speculate what thoughts were generating under those sparkling white caps. A first classman may have been thinking "Wait 'til next year—it will be me sitting in the stands." T h e second class may have been pondering the day's academic ups and downs; the third class, "another parade"; and the plebes were most likely wondering what a dress parade really looks like. But superimposed on all of these thoughts was undoubtedly an overriding drive to look as sharp as possible so that those who went before would be proud and know that the traditions under which they lived and which they helped perpetuate were now in good hands in the Brigade of Midshipmen. T h e classes of 1963-66 succeeded.

T h e pep rally in Tecumseh Court, Friday evening, was lively and a fitting kick-off for a lively evening. T h e alumni reception in Dahlgren Hall began at 7:00 p.m. and by 8:00 p.m. Dahlgren was as crowded as a national convention—the signs indicated areas for classes, not states. T h e decibel level rose steadily and was a good measure of the fun being enjoyed by all.

Following the reception the whole party adjourned to the mess hall for dinner. T h e mess hall was well organized and class areas were easily found. " B E A T W I L L I A M A N D M A R Y " was heard from one end of the mess hall to the other.

Saturday morning came early, but there was standing room only at the Alumni Assembly in the new Assembly Hall in Bancroft Hall. Those present heard the Superintendent, Admiral Wright and Admiral George W . Anderson, Jr., USN, Chief of Naval Operations, speak. It was a most interesting, informative and inspiring morning.

Saturday afternoon's activity can be summed up easily—Navy beat William and Mary 20-16 in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. T h e Homecoming football program was dedicated to "60 years of destroyers"—a worthy dedication and one SHIPMATE

that undoubtedly made many destroyermen in the stands proud.

Saturday evening was reunion and class party time. The classes of 1918, 1922, 1932, 1937, 1942, 1952 and 1957 held reunions and 29 other class parties were scheduled.

Divine Services were held in the Main Chapel Sunday morning. The Chapel had been refurbished during the summer and refinished pews with new blue cushions and an attractive new red carpet on the center aisle graced the already beautiful Chapel so familiar to Academy alumni.

Alumni whose sons are midshipmen were able to visit their son's room in Bancroft Hall before noon meal formation.

The 1962 Homecoming weekend ended officially Sunday evening.

HOMECOMING FLOTSAM and JETSAM -the biggest and best yet; the gathering at the reception in Dahlgren Hall and dinner in the Mess Hall larger than that in 1959 (Stadium Dedication year).

-a vote of thanks to lads in the Annapolis Chapter for their voluntary assistance in manning the registration desks: Chester Lewis '15, Melvin Bassett '20, Whitey Swanson ' 2 0 , Duke Gray ' 2 1 , Beebee Willson '23, Charlie Beaumont ' 2 3 , Frank Rigler ' 2 3 , Jack Delaney '25, Parker Fairlamb '27 and John McClaughry '27.

-a "Well Done" to Dick Werner '42 (Head of Weapons Department), Chairman, and all members of the Naval Academy Homecoming Committee who handled countless details so efficiently they made the hard plays look easy; a particular

pat on the back to Dick Lyons '46, the Exec, of the Committee.

— a n d a deep bow of appreciation to the glamour gals of the Alumni House staff for their long, hard hours of preparation and their service with a smile.

—31 class get-togethers including 8 formal reunions.

— t h e handsome plaque presented to the Alumni Association by '56 (see '56 class notes) and '23's attractive plaque displayed in the '23 Room of Alumni House.

—the full house in Assembly Hall to hear Superintendent Kirkpatrick '31, Alumni Prexy Wright '18 and CNO Anderson '27.

— a n d the well d e s e r v e d standing o v a t i o n accorded to CNO for his magnificent address at the Alumni Assembly. (See transcription of this interesting, informative, important and articulate address o n p a g e 2 2 of this issue.)

—the senior class represented by Rear Admiral William Russell White '97 and the junior class by several members of '62; a span of 65 years.

— ' 4 5 ' s Green Bowlers still bowling a l o n g — a n d other classes donning distinctive h e a d g e a r (particularly '52's white top hats) and neckties. A nice colorful touch.

—'22's record-breaking fortieth reunion—a high standard for other classes to follow.

— a n d a real "Glad to have had you aboard" to all hands. See you next year—or sooner.

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ALUMNI ASSEMBLY Questions and Answers, Homecoming 1962 Q. 1. W h a t steps are being taken to improve the education of midshipmen and officers.?

R. S. Wentworth '12 A. 1. Midshipmen—In 1959 a validation and elective program was instituted at the Academy. Midshipmen are now permitted to obtain credit for the first year basic curriculum courses on the basis of previous college level work completed.

This validation is accomplished by examination. T h e resultant gaps in the midshipman's basic schedule enable him to proceed with advanced courses in the basic curriculum which further enable him to enrich his background by taking elective subjects for extra credit. It is possible for him to complete the required credit hours for a major in his chosen field during the four years he is at the Academy. As an illustration, prior to 1959, 55 basic courses were taught to the midshipmen while at present 56 basic courses are taught and 107 electives are offered.

Generally courses taught at the Academy are pointed toward the theoretical rather than the applied aspects of the various fields, allowing a mastery of the basic principles which will continue to be useful to him as technology advances.

Officers—The Navy at present offers numerous graduate education programs to qualified officers. These programs are of one, two or three years' duration and are offered at the Postgraduate School, Monterey, and various high quality civilian institutions. It is possible for certain selected highly qualified individuals to pursue their graduate education up to the doctorate level. Many billets within the naval establishment now require a master's degree or some graduate education. In light of present day technological advances this requirement will increase. T h e Naval Academy will require that all officers in teaching assignments hold a master's degree in the discipline in which they are to teach. Officers now assigned to the Academy have numerous opportunities and are encouraged to pursue graduate education at nearby colleges and universities. As an incentive the Navy provides tuition assistance for these courses and the Naval Academy provides additional assistance for those courses pursued in direct support of a teaching assignment.

Last year 261 officers took a total of 1452 semester hours in this program.

Q. 2. W h a t are the future plans for U. S. Naval Academy and Navy.?

Donald A. Dean '37 A . 2. It is anticipated that the U. S. Naval Academy will continue as in the past more than 100 years to supply the bulk of the Navy's leaders. T h e Navy's mission will, in general, remain as it is now, to maintain control of the seas—on the surface, under the oceans, and in the space above the seas.

T h e r e will be advances in methods, scientific, political and economic—and the U. S. Navy will, as in the past, be in the forefront of innovations.

Giant strides have been made in bringing the Naval Academy program into pace with scientific and pedagogical advances of the Nation. T h e academic courses at the Academy have been materially strengthened, made more fundamental and broadened in scope. Concerted attention is now being given to 18

strengthening the quality of instruction. This will be accomplished primarily by: a. Employment of a Dean who will bring to the Academy the best influence of the civilian academic community. b. Increased numbers of highly qualified civilian faculty members. c. Substantial improvement in the academic preparation of naval officers assigned to instructor duties at the Academy.

These changes are indicative of the extent to which the Academy of the future will be altered as necessary to keep pace with changing emphasis in the mission of the Navy. However, in all of these changes there will of necessity continue to be full recognition that the Academy exists for the single purpose of producing a motivated, career oriented, professional naval officer, loyal to the best interests and purposes of the United States of America.

Q. 3. Will the administration look to Ph.D.'s like Dr. Milton Eisenhower for guidance? Will adequate time be given to drawing, to turn out literate engineers?

John Norton Johnson '22 A. 3. T h e administration has traditionally looked to the advice and counsel of eminent personages in the field of education and will continue to do so. Some examples are: the Curriculum Review Board headed by D r . Richard E. Folsom, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and composed of prominent educators who recommended sweeping changes in the Naval Academy curriculum, most of which have already been incorporated. T h e Board of Visitors, appointed by the President of the United States annually to report to him concerning the status of the Naval Academy, is composed of prominent educators. Congressmen and businessmen; last year this Board was chaired by D r . Milton Eisenhower, the President of Johns Hopkins University.

Adequate time is given to Engineering Drawing and Descriptive Geometry. T h e course consists of six hours of laboratory per week for 18 weeks for a credit of 3 semester hours. This course includes a study of geometrical forms and their representation by means of instrument and freehand orthographic and pictorial projection, sections and conventions.

Descriptive Geometry includes points, lines and planes; parallelism, perpendicularity or angularity of lines and planes, and relationships of these to curved surfaces.

Q. 4. T o what extent do the mathematical subjects recognize the "so-called" modern mathematics as a supplement to classical mathematics.?

James R. Dudley '21 A. 4. T h e impact of the so-called modern mathematics being introduced in some high schools throughout the country has not yet appreciably affected the input to the U. S. Naval Academy. Therefore, the basic curriculum might be considered classical mathematics. T h e major recent changes in the basic curriculum are the omission of trigonometry and algebra as separate courses and the combination of analytic geometry with the calculus. T h e mathematics elective program offers SHIPMATE

several courses which might be considered modern mathematics such as: Fundamentals of Mathematics, Modern Algebra, Matrix Theory, Numerical Analysis and Probability and Statistics. Almost 500 midshipmen are currently enrolled in the mathematics elective program. The basic curriculum is considered the absolute minimum requirement for the midshipmen to support the engineering, science and weapons course.

Q. 5. Is there any chance for a base pay raise during this inflationary period.?

R. J. Kennelly '62 A. 5. There is, as you know, a high-level Committee with representation from all services now studying all aspects of military compensation for the Department of Defense. Mr. Gorham is the Study Director. He is aided by senior officers of great experience. All the services have aided the Committee in its determinations for many months.

The Committee's final report is expected this winter. We cannot at this time forecast precisely when its results will be reflected in legislative action. We certainly expect that some such legislative program will go forward sometime during the first session of the 88th Congress. We regret that we thus far know little of the substantive content likely to be included in any such program.

Your question, accordingly, is anstvered in the affirmative.

We feel that there is every prospect for enactment of some form of pay raise for uniformed personnel of the Department of Defense prior to the end of the 88th Congress, and that a base pay raise will be included.

Ancillary to your question, but related to it, is the need to recall that the Congress this past year increased in Public Law 87-531 of 10 July 1963 the Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) for all uniformed personnel significandy. The percentage increase was graduated, but averaged over 25%. This is an important benefit to our Armed Forces personnel.

Q. 6. I would like to know the future of the plain 1100 black shoe officer. The officer with no fancy specialty or subspecialty.

J. D. Edwards '56 A. 6. Before direcdy answering this question, it may be appropriate to define terms. The specialty of every unrestricted line officer is the art of naval warfare, or in plain every day usage, command. On the other hand, a sub-specialty may be defined as "a qualification in a particular field of naval endeavor (other than command) obtained through any combination of formal education, functional training and practical experience." Sub-specialization may occur in two broad areas: technical and management.

Now to the question: From our definition of terms, it is obvious that the young code 1100 officer who does not actively participate and engage in his specialty may be faced with a very dim future. As far as a sub-specialty is concerned, it may be realized that the sub-specialty concept is in its infancy; therefore, officers of the rank of Commander and above are more or less "exempt" from the requirement of obtaining a sub-specialty since they developed under a different concept.

This is not to say that they should not acquire a sub-specialty if the opportunity is presented, because requirements in this day and age demand maximum utilization of all talent available in our officer corps. For the junior officer, however, every effort should be exerted to acquire and practice a sub-specialty.

In closing, one point should be emphasized窶年o matter which path an officer takes, or where he is assigned, performance is, and will continue to be, the one vital prerequisite to a successful career and an officer with the best performance will continue to get ahead regardless of any type of career pattern.

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Q. 7. What is the Navy Department doing about influencing the Secretary of Defense to permit equalization of retired pay.?

Is our fringe benefit of hospitalization and dependent medical care safe for the future?

Arthur A. Ageton '23 A. 7. The Navy Department is doing and has done all that is proper about influencing the Secretary of Defense to permit equalization of retired pay. As you know, a legislative proposal to this effect passed the House in the 87th Congress. In the Senate, however, the question of the future costs of such measure was raised by Senate leaders. It was shordy thereafter that the Secretary of Defense informed the Senate Armed Services Committee that a special Department of Defense study on all pay matters for military personnel was under way, and that in his judgment this group might make a significant contribution in this particular area. This is where the matter rests at the time. The Department of Defense Pay Study Group, under the direction of Mr. Gorham, is scheduled to complete its study early this winter.

The second part of this question seems to relate to retired personnel. Assuming so, the generalized answer should be "yes" in principle. In other words, we know of no serious measures to deny this benefit. In detail, there is some forseeable change in the manner in which such hospitalization and dependent medical care for retired personnel will be administered. The mushrooming Defense costs have in recent years necessitated stringent economies in all possible programs. Thus far, such economies have not greatly affected reasonable hospitalization and dependent medical care for retired personnel.

In the future, on the other hand, the number of retired personnel will greatly expand. At that time, these economies may very well reduce the degree of such services somewhat. Such services have literally been on a space available basis to facilities which were planned and constructed, based on the needs of the active service. In some instances, then, the Services may not be able, in future construction, to provide sufficient space for all anticipated retired and dependent care.

Q. 8. Current status of Moreell Committee recommendations.

A. 8. The report of the Special Advisory Commission on Future Development of Academic Facilities (Moreell Commission) was submitted in January 1962. The report has been approved by CNO and is now being reviewed by SECNAV for submittal to SECDEF. It is hoped that a first phase of these improvements will be included on the 1964 Navy Military Construction Program. The two most probable items for the first phase are the Science Building and the Central Heating Plant.

Q. 9. Brief expansion plans for USNA (controversy with town).

A. 9. The Naval Academy does not plan to "expand." The projected size of the Brigade will continue at its present level of 4,000. Facilities for modern instruction in Science requires a new centralized Science Building. With the squeeze between the small size of the Naval Academy (292 acres) and the needs of the athletic program (only recently eased by the landfill), there may be no alternative to acquisition of land in Annapolis for the Science Building site. Such an acquisidon would surely be opposed by a part of the citizenry; but there is no "controversy with the town." The interests of the Naval Academy and Annapolis are mutual. Both show a common concern in insuring the best use of our very limited land resources. Whatever solution is reached must have the support of the City of Annapolis.

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Q. 10. W h a t is the dope on the change in the faculty— Academic civilian deans, etc.?

G. P. Steele '45 Q. 11. Current status of civilianization of instructors—no alternative.?

S. R. Simpson '45 Q. 12. I am concerned about reported plans to hire a civilian dean and Professors in all but professional departments. If a m a i n objective of the Academy is indoctrination of midshipmen, would it not be better to limit new civilians to the number required to replace reserve officers.?

R. H . Groff '26 Q. 13. W h a t is the effect of S E C N A V order to replace officer instructors at U S N A with civilians? H o w far will this extend ?

Robert N . Foss '57 A. 10, 11, 12, and 13. On May 1962 the Secretary of the Navy directed that a civilian educator of national rank be appointed to report to and assist the Superintendent of the Naval Academy as his Dean of Academics, in order to provide him with the best possible professional assistance. It is expected that the Academic Dean would be particularly helpful in recruiting civilian faculty members of outstanding competence, as well as providing expert judgment in educational matters, and assuring long term continuity.

A list of possible candidates has been given to the Secretary of the Navy by the Chief of Naval Personnel, and negotiations to select the best possible person have begun.

T h e same directive requested the Chief of Naval Personnel to replace, on a phased basis, the officer instructors in all but the Naval Science Division with qualified civilian professors.

T h e Secretary specifically stated that this replacement policy would not preclude the future assignment of naval officers to the faculty in those instances where such officers possess the educational and teaching qualifications required of civilian professors.

W i t h this in mind, the Naval Academy has proposed that a Naval Academy Faculty Education Program be established to prepare officers through the Master's degree level for teaching assignments at the Naval Academy. W i t h inputs from this source and previous P G programs, it is hoped that we can m a n the facilities within the next three years with about the present ratio of officers to civilians, but with officers having the same teaching and educational qualifications as their civilian colleagues. Extraordinary effort will be required to accomplish this objective. However, the presence of blue and gold in every department is absolutely essential to properly carry out the mission of this great institution.

Q. 14. W h y does not U S N A make an effort to get some retired alumni on staff or in N A A A to provide much needed continuity and liaison with retired personnel.?

A. 14. Liaison between the Naval Academy and the Alumni Association is excellent and continuous. It is believed that through the Alumni Association retired personnel can best serve the Academy, and be informed by the Academy, if the corporate independence of the Association is maintained. Staff assignment would introduce complexities of military command.

At present the Executive Director of the Association is in constant contact with the Superintendent and members of his administration. As for the N A A A , the Executive Director of the Association, upon invitation of the • Superintendent, sits in as an observer at all meetings of the Athletic Association's 20

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Q. 15. Suggest distribution of summary of presentation to Alumni Association members who are not able to attend.

R. Berthrong '38 A. 15. Members who are unable to attend are informed through the pages of Shipmate. T h e November issue carries write-ups on Homecoming, the main speaker's address at the Assembly, and all questions and answers which are presented.

Q. 16. Growth of Association and responsibility of members.

Bruce Corby '28 A. 16. T h e capacity of the Association to render service to the Academy is related to the strength of the Association. The strength in turn is dependent upon the size of the membership and the willingness of members to support the Association and the Academy. And membership size goes u p when the Association picks up new addresses. Eight years ago the Association had slightly over 5,000 members with an address list of about 5,700. At present there are roughly 12,500 members and an address list of close to 24,000. T h e membership percentage is good and now is improving, but we want more—more addresses and more members. "Every member get a member."

Q. 17. What, if any, S E C N A V reaction has there been to Shipmate's criticism of S E C N A V Directive of 22 May re USNA faculty.?

R. B. Carney '16 A. 17. Several individuals and some chapters have indicated interest, and concern, about the faculty reorganization at the Academy. For correspondence exchanged between the Secretary of the Navy and the President of the Alumni Association, see Sept.-Oct. edition of Shipmate.

Q. 18. W h a t is the percentage of U. S. Naval Academy and Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps graduates making the Navy a career.?

A. 18. T h e percentages requested are listed in the tables below.

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N. A. Class • 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 , 1960 1961

Class 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959

Commissioned U. S. Navy 461 483 519 620 559 494 455 568 625 637 648 644

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On Board as of 6/30/62 271 327 358 427 411 364 341 513 608 623 641 644

ROTC Number Cc)mmissioned 1118 1094 1019 1064 1132 970

Percent) as of 6/3( 58.8 67.7 69.0 68.9 73.5 73.7 74.9 90.3 97.3 97.8 98.9 100.0

Percentage Retained 18.2 17.4 19.5 25.0 34.5 73.4 SHIPMATE

PROFILE--USNA CLASS OF 1966 f y H I S P R O F I L E of the entering Naval Academy Class of -•- 1966 has been prepared as a guide to prospective candidates, school authorities and other interested persons. T h e characteristics noted will aid guidance counselors in determining the representative backgrounds and qualifications of young men entering the Academy, and it is hoped that this information will prove of assistance in advising prospective candidates.

V o l u m e of Applicants Nominated Examined Qualified scholastically Admitted

6219 4606 2133 1307

Distribution of Class b y Schools

Each candidate for the Naval Academy must meet general eligibility requirements as to citizenship, age, character, and marital status. H e must obtain a nomination either from a Member of Congress or from one of the competitive sources.

In addition to presenting an acceptable secondary school record, he must score acceptably on specified College Board tests or, if he holds a Congressional non-competitive nomination, he may present a satisfactory one-year college record. H e must also qualify physically. It is in most of these respects that the Naval Academy's admissions procedures and requirements differ from those of civilian institutions. Detailed information on the above matters is contained in the Regulations Governing the Admission of Candidates, which may be obtained from the Admissions Office, U. S. Naval Academy.

27.9% of the Class of 1966 had some college preparation (onehalf year or more) prior to admission.

In the selection of candidates who are competing for appointments, the Naval Academy takes into account the quality of the secondary school record, additional study, the College Board scores, extracurricular activities, athletics, honors and awards, employment outside school hours, recommendations of teachers, guidance counselors, principals, coaches and others who know firsthand the candidate's accomplishments, his potential and his motivation for a career in the naval service.

School Activities a n d Honors

T h e prospective candidate should be informed that, while admission to the Naval Academy is highly selective and competition during the four years is keen, the associations and experience of these four years are rich indeed. T h e highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty are characteristic of the Brigade; the 160 semester hour curriculum is supplemented by a broad elective course program; a comprehensive extracurricular program is maintained; and physical fitness is developed to a high degree. T h e graduate receives his Bachelor of Science degree and his Commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy and joins his fellow officers in a rewarding life of service to his Country.

College Board Scores T h e Naval Academy requires that all candidates attempting to qualify for admission by the examination method ( 9 4 % of the Class of 1966) take the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the Achievement Tests in English and either Intermediate or Advanced Mathematics. T h e following table covering the Class of 1966 shows the per cent within score ranges of those qualifying for entrance by examination:

Per Cent Admitted from public schools Admitted from independent schools

78.2 21.8

Rank in H i g h School Class Per Cent First quarter Second quarter T h i r d quarter Fourth quarter

68.3 21.0 7.6 3.1

Per Cent

Honors Valedictorians Salutatorians National Honor Society Other Honor Society Academic Awards and Medals Scholarship Winners Science Fair Award

3.5 2.7 34.1 18.8 19.2 32.7 9.1

Activities Class President or Student Body President Other Class Officer or Student Body Officer School Publication Staff Varsity Athletics Intramural Athletics Subject Clubs (Latin, French, Math, e t c . ) . . . .

Dramatics Debating Musical Groups Service Clubs Eagle Scout

11.8 35.3 28.3 71.7 45.0 44.5 24.0 H.O 29.9 31.1 8.8

G e o g r a p h i c a l Distribution

Score Range 750-800 700-749 650-699 600-649 550-599 500-549 450-499 Mean Scores NOVEMBER,

SAT. V — 3% 13% 24% 30% 25% 5% 586 1962

SAT. M 4% 17% 35% 28% 15% 1% 655

Eng. Comp.

2% 5% 14% 24% 24% 23% 8% 594

Math.

10% 20% 25% 26% 14% 5% 661

Midshipmen were admitted from every state in the Union and the District of Columbia. Additionally, the Class of 1966 included 1 midshipman from the Philippine Islands, 1 from Chile, 1 from Peru and 1 from Venezuela to fill quotas authorized the Republic of the Philippines, and the American Republics (other than the United States).

Sons of A l u m n i T h e Class of 1966 included 55 sons of Naval Academy graduates (4.2% of the class).

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"FOUR-STAR ADMIRALS

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ADDRESS BY ADMIRAL GEORGE W . ANDERSON, USN, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND, 29 SEPTEMBER 1962

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HANK YOU, Admiral Wright, fellow alumni, ladies and gentlemen. It is wonderful to be here on such a glorious day for such an auspicious homecoming. I know that on the football field today it is going to be much better for all of us in the Navy than it was last Saturday!

Some years ago a commander in chief flew down from London to join his flagship in the Mediterranean, and, after making his calls in Cyprus, came back to the ship by helicopter.

Unfortunately, on the way back the engine failed, and the commander in chief and flag lieutenant went "in the drink."

Thankfully, they were successfully extricated, but had to discard their blouses. The blouse of the commander in chief carried the only four-star shoulder boards that he had with him on that particular occasion.

Many of you, I know, have heard the story that resulted from the search for replacement shoulder boards. Of course, there were none in the ship's store. Finally, a young ensign came to the captain of the Sixth Fleet flagship and said, "Sir, I just happen to have some four-star shoulder marks," and he produced a pair still wrapped in cellophane! These were sent to Admiral Connally. Later the flag captain began to wonder how this ensign happened to have a set of four-star shoulder boards. The answer was, "When I graduated from the Academy, my girl gave me these shoulder boards with a note. It said, 'You may be an ensign to the Navy, but you're a four-star admiral to me!' " I'm sure that in our travels around the world and in our associations with our young officers, and as a matter of fact, with officers of all rank, we see people who are "four-star admirals" to us regardless of what their rank may be. It is for the same reason that girl gave that ensign those shoulder boards, because she recognized his wonderful qualities and his capabilities; that gift represented her respect and admiration for that young man. We have the same respect and admiration for so many of our associates in so many activities of our wonderful Navy.

In recent months I have had the opportunity to travel to distant parts of the world and to visit some of our far-flung outposts. I can assure you that 1 have seen many "four-star admirals" doing magnificent jobs in different parts of the world regardless of their rank and station.

My mind goes to South Viet Nam. There we have some young naval officers building up the capabilities of the Vietnamese Navy under conditions which are extremely arduous and very, very difficult. These young men are working with their hands putting together old French engines, repairing landing craft, and cutting down mounts for 20-mm guns so that these smaller Vietnamese sailors can shoot and fight. These young men, with their own hands, are making junks into fighting craft. They are establishing effective communications throughout the Vietnamese Navy. They are doing a wonderful job, and they are doing it in the same cause of freedom as are so many others. They represent well the United States Navy.

I know that the naval officer who heads the Naval Assistance Group to the South Vietnamese naval force qualifies as a "four-star admiral."

Also in South Viet Nam we have Marines flying helicopters, lifting Vietnamese soldiers around the countryside to ambush 22

the Viet Cong in an extremely difficult type of warfare. These helicopter pilots also are carrying the message of America out to the little hamlets. One of the hamlets I saw there had 125 families under the chaperonage of the village priest. He, living with chickens, pigs, and Viet Cong prisoners, was defending the cause of freedom and attempting to provide a measure of security for these people. This little community was being aided by these Marine Corps helicopter pilots and crewmen.

I say to you that, while some of these Marine helicopter pilots may not be "four-star admirals," certainly they qualify as "four-star generals."

Up in the Aleutians—we came by the Aleutian Islands— there was a small group of naval aviators responding to very sensitive and demanding missions, maintaining in a high degree of readiness an aircraft which contains equipment worth 11 million dollars. Never has this unit missed its target, even when it has been called upon to do so on 15 minutes notice. I say to you that these people, these young officers and men who maintain that very complicated and sophisticated equipment are, by their every-day qualities, also "four-star admirals."

Last week we knew that the annual convoy of Russian ships— some 25 of them—made their way along the northern sea route far above the Arctic circle and were observed by one of our ships. The commanding officer of that U. S. Navy icebreaker had to exercise the greatest degree of discretion in order to carry out the mission to which he was assigned and yet not become involved in an international incident. I say to you that there by his qualities also is another "four-star admiral."

We can move on across the Arctic to an event of recent weeks, when we had two of our nuclear-powered submarines rendezvousing through the ice close to the North Pole. These submarines, representing the most modern manifestation of seapower and the highest degree of perfection of naval design, the scientific community of the United States, and the American shipbuilding industry, were exercising American seapower in another part of the world. And those young officers conning those ships and operating those complicated nuclear-power plants, by their qualities, too, are "four-star admirals."

In the North Atlantic, in recent months, the Russians held one of the largest exercises that they ever have conducted on the high seas. They put to sea many ships, many submarines, many long-range aircraft. And we, taking advantage of the opportunity for antisubmarine warfare training, had many young pilots flying antisubmarine aircraft up in that area. With our friends from British services—the Navy and the Coastal Command—we generated scores of contacts on Russian submarines. And flying day and night and cruising their ships day and nights, carrying out their missions with a high degree of professional competence, we had within those groups of ships and aircraft many officers who by their qualifications and qualities, too, were "four-star admirals."

Somewhere beneath the Atlantic today sail our magnificent Polaris submarines. The officers and men who man them are carrying out one of the most difficult missions ever assigned crews of Navy ships. Not only must they be fully prepared at all times to fire on an instant's notice the deadly missiles which they carry, but they must be able to withstand the stresses and strains which inevitably result from 60 days beneath the surface SHIPMATE

of the sea. They represent the greatest deterrent strength America has today. Theirs is an awesome responsibility, and these "four-star admirals" recognize it, assume it willingly and are performing a magnificent service for our country.

Last spring it was my privilege to accompany President Kennedy when he visited our Atlantic Fleet. As you know, he spent several hours observing air op)erations aboard our nuclearpowered aircraft carrier ENTERPRISE. H e r e in this mightiest ship ever to sail the seven seas is represented the warp and woof of our entire country, molded together in a superb fighting force, tremendously able to serve America whenever and wherever it may be desired, from one end of the military spectrum to the other. Here in this ship is a power plant which generates more shaft horsepower than ever before assembled in a ship of any type anywhere. H e r e are many, many more "four-star admirals," going about their daily business with quiet confidence and dedication, an ever-present manifestation of all manner of technical skill, and an enthusiasm of which all of us in the Navy can be proud. I was and so was our President.

D o w n in the Caribbean today we have an outpost right under the guns of potential Communist aggression—Guantanamo.

There we have Marine sentries under the watchful eye of Marine first lieutenants, we have young naval officers and enlisted men thoroughly trained by the Marines so that they can quickly come to the re-enforcement of the Marine garrison or the defense of Guantanamo Bay, if it should be attacked.

And the leadership down there in Guantanamo at all levels maintains a degree of competence, of calmness, of readiness of which you all can be proud. I know that you could look in that group and say, " A m o n g those officers, there are lots of them who could be 'four-star admirals, four-star generals'!"

N o one needs to be reminded of the amazing achievements of our Navymen whose gallantry and intrepidity have been so conspicuous in our country's forays into space. Their accomplishments almost defy description, and indeed, we find it difficult to realize sometimes that through the means of their feats we have entered into a fascinating and challenging new frontier. N o one would argue that these men, too, are "fourstar admirals."

A n d I could go with you back here to the Pentagon, where we have many of our officers of different rank managing programs which this year total 15 billion dollars for the United States Navy. Others are involved in designing and planning for new and sophisticated weapons and electronic equipment, managing the shore establishment, and supervising the procurement, distribution, and training of our personnel. They are applying their knowledge with a very high degree of skill, sureness, and high quality of which you can be proud, of which our civilian counterparts are very proud. They, too, by the dedication of their purpose, the competence of their work, are "four-star admirals."

T h e n we have throughout the Navy loads and loads of officers who have "four-star wives." In Monterey, where I visited not too long ago, we have one of the greatest educational institutions of this country, our postgraduate school, one of which we can be proud and from whose halls we turn out to the service officers specialized in the various fields in which we have such great needs today. These officers are turning in 70 and 80 hours a week, and their "four-star wives" are staying home and typing u p their theses and helping them with their homework.

I know in this room today there is a lady who is helping my wife in preparing for the Navy Relief Ball; I happen to know that she was up at 4:30 the other morning and gets up early every m o r n i n g carrying out her work. She, too, represents the "four-star officer" and the "four-star wife."

In fact, there are so many "four-star wives" whose accomNOVEMBER,

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plishments I could cite that I could spend the entire m o r n i n g just talking about them. I do wish, however, to m a k e special mention of just a few more, the wives of our astronauts. Theirs has been a most difficult task, for not only have they had to go about their daily lives and meet the responsibilities incurred therein, but they've so often had to do so in the full glare of publicity. This we all know is not easy. They deserve a tremendous amount of credit, for there is no doubt that they are "four-star wives."

In the Sept.-Oct. issue of Shipmate magazine there Is a wonderful article which I commend to each of you. It is the tremendously eloquent speech of General Douglas MacArthur at West Point on the occasion of the award to him of the distinguished T H A Y E R award. This is one of the most inspiring talks that was ever given at any of our military institutions.

It is one we should insure that every young officer and m a n we have in our service today reads or hears, and comprehends.

T h e concept, of course, is "Duty, Honor, Country," the motto of West Point, which in concept is the same as we have here at the Naval Academy, the same as the Air Force Academy follows.

I cite these instances to you, because in this Navy we have today we require officers of great professional talents. T h e weapons we have are very expensive. They're expensive because they are complicated, because they are difficult to maintain in a high degree of effectiveness. Our aircraft are expensive, our ships are very expensive—they're expensive because they're complicated, and we have to have complicated ships and aircraft, and weapons systems to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. T o man these ships, to fly the aircraft, to maintain the equipment, to keep the weapons systems ready to go at an instant's notice requires people of great professional competence, a far greater degree of training than ever before, and far greater requirements for basic education.

N o w I think that we have here in our Naval Academy one of the finest curricula that can be devised for an institution which has as its purpose the provision of the hard-core officers to design, to maintain, to operate, and to command the ships and aircraft and weapons systems of the United States Navy.

This is our project—to provide them the finest education which we possibly can.

T h a t objective is carried out in day-to-day manner by the faculty of the Naval Academy under the direct sufjervision of the Superintendent of the Naval Academy. This objective of providing the high degree of education is shared by the Chief of Naval Personnel, the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy. T h e educational curriculum we have here has been improved, and improved rapidly and effectively, in years gone by. W e are going to improve even more as t i m e goes on. But at the same time we need to generate now and in the future, as we have in the past, the high degree of motivation, patriotism, dedication, and professional competence which can be engendered only by the close association in their formative years as midshipmen with officers of the Regular Navy and Marine Corps.

An officer on the deck of a ship in a typhoon or a hurricane, or in a tempest in the North Atlantic must have the competence and the dedication to duty which will inspire the confidence of his commanding officer and his other superiors as well as those who may be below decks. It is essential that this be built in in his early years by association with people who have shared the perils of the sea in years gone by, who can bring to these young men in the first days after they arrive at this Academy an appreciation of the traditions of the sea and the importance of discipline—both imposed and self-discipline—-and the recognition of the faith which their shipmates must have in them if they are to be successful as officers and leaders.

W e are going to maintain that same high motivation for the Navy, the confidence we have in our officers now and in 23

the future as we have in the past. We are going to see to it that we have here at the Naval Academy the finest officers that this service of ours can produce. Certainly we are going to improve the teaching capability of officers assigned to the Academy as time goes on. We cannot overnight provide Ph.D.'s or masters of science in every field. But we are going to do the best we can. We are going to continue to get the very finest civilian instructors that we can to supplement those of the faculty at the Academy, those who do so much for us today and have done so much for us in the past. Also we are going to continue to provide to the Naval Academy officers who can instill in these young men the will to win which we have to have in the Navy today. We are going to instill in these young menj by association with officers, officers of the Navy and Marine Corps who have experience at sea, those same qualities, same dedication, and same espirit de corps and willingness to give their all for their shipmates, their Navy, and their country.

This objective is shared not only by the present faculty at the Naval Academy, but by the Superintendent, the Chief of Naval Personnel, the Chief of Naval Operations and by the Secretary of the Navy. There is no doubt whatsoever that the objectives of Secretary Korth are identical to the objectives of the Naval Academy, Admiral Wright, representing the Alumni Association of the Naval Academy, and the Chief of Naval Operations. I can assure you on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy that we are going to continue to improve the education here at the Naval Academy. We are proud of what we have, but intend to do even better in the future. I also can assure you in his behalf that we are going to continue to provide for the Navy the finest officers that we possibly can to design, maintain, to operate and to fight, if necessary, this wonderful Navy of which we are all a part.

AUDITOR'S REPORT窶認Y 1961-1962 The Auditor's Report for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1962 which will be presented to the Board of Trustees at the 30 November meeting is summarized on pages 28 and 29 of this issue.

The Balance Sheet continues to show excellent ratios with increases in each category above the ratios reported for the previous fiscal year. Latest ratios are as follows: Current Assets to Current Liabilities....

Total Assets to Total Liabilities Net Worth to Total Liabilities

5.94 to 1 20.37 to 1 14.88 to 1

Net worth is $199,916.72, an increase of approximately $400 over the previous year, and an increase of approximately $40,000 in the past five years.

The Profit and Loss Statement indicates an operating profit, before depreciation, of $361.81. When depreciation is applied, however, the net result shows a loss of $5,825.38. Decreases in income compared to the previous fiscal year are primarily in the advertising field, a drop of $3,600 in the Register advertising income and a drop of $7,800 in Shipmate advertising income.

While in recent months there has been an encouraging improvement in the advertising picture, there is no assurance that the up-swing will be of long duration. Positive long-range steps must be taken to counteract the losses in income due to the unsatisfactory advertising situation, particularly in Shipmate.

Balance of the mortgage on Alumni House as of 1 November is approximately $9,300. Payments of $1,000 are made each quarter.

CAPITOL HILL

by Fred Lardner ' T ' H E DEFENSE DEPARTMENT Pay Study -窶｢- Group has recommended a variety of changes in basic pay, allowances, and special pays, according to spokesmen for the group. These have been submitted to the military departments for their approval, and the departmental recommendations will have to be considered. Then the changes will be considered by the President's Panel on Federal Salary Systems, which is not expected to suggest any important changes of its own. The Defense Department will write proposed legislation to make the recommendations effective, and a pay bill is expected to reach Congress early next year.

In basic pay changes, the Study Group recommended the highest increases to junior officers and enlisted men completing their first tours of duty. General and flag officers are allotted increases of a litde over 5 percent. Junior officers would receive 13 to 16 percent increases, with 0-2s and 0-3s receiving the highest increases. Enlisted E-ls to E-3s would receive 12 to 16 percent; E-8s 10 to 11 percent; and E-9s 9 percent, with increases to other grades in proportion.

If these or similar increases are written into law, officials said, more junior officers would continue in service and more enlisted men would continue, or reenlist, after their first tours. Each Service has been losing too many men in these categories.

In the Federal civilian employee pay bill recently enacted, the average increase for classified 24

employees was 10.5 percent, but in this case the higher grades received the higher increases. This theory of giving the largest increases to the most experienced and qualified personnel was not applied to the military, it was said, because there \s comparatively litde competition for the services of high-ranking military officers, and very few of them enter civilian employment until after retirement.

As for those already retired, the Pay Study Group proposes equal pay for equal service, no matter under what law they were retired. Thus, almost all of them 'would have their compensation based on the present basic pay of their rank, varying from a minimum of 50 percent to a maximum of 75 percent, with 2/4 percent of basic pay per year of service. Many of the 37,000 who receive more compensation under the 6 percent increase of the Military Pay Act of 1958 than they would under the historic formula of computing retired pay, and many of those retired for physical disability who now receive more than they would under this formula, may prefer not to have the pattern changed.

After the compensation of the retired has been brought up to the standards of those who retired after June 1, 1958, all retired personnel would be given a 5 percent increase in pay. This would be a cost-of-living increase, and the actual increase in the Consumer Price Index since 1958 is about 5 percent.

Retired civilian employees of the Federal Government were given a 5 percent increase in compensation, with additional increases to follow whenever the cost-of-living increases 3 percent.

This is the pattern recommended for retired military personnel.

Other

Recommendations

The Pay Study Group made other recommendations, including: An increase to $77.10 in monthly subsistence allowance for officers, regardless of rank. Officers presendy receive less subsistence allowance than enlisted men.

A new system of longevity pay., witk-Ae largest longevity pay increases coming at the end of 16 years and 20 years.

Special pay for members on isolated or remote duty. Up to 200,000 men might qualify for this.

Family separation allowances uniformly applicable to men stationed overseas or on deployed status, not applicable to men living in governmentowned bachelor quarters.

A variable reenlistment bonus, varying from $500 to $2000, with payments depending on skills and length of service.

Repeal of Officer Responsibility pay, authorized in the Military Pay Act of 1958 but never made effective. The Navy and the Air Force like it, but the Defense Department will not allow it to S H I P M A T E

become effective because of strenuous objections by the Army.

When will the pay bill become effective.' The civilian employee pay bill has two effective dates— the first as of mid-October, a few days after the President signed it, and the second January 1, 1964. An effort will be made to make the military pay bill retroactive to January 1, 1963, but the best effective date you can expect is July 1, 1963.

There is litde reason to believe the bill might be delayed in Congress, in view of the alacrity with which Congress considered and enacted the civilian pay raise bill. But there will be differences of opinion, and these will have to be resolved.

Incidentally, Federal civilian employees have now had nine pay raises since the end of World War II, for an aggregate increase of about 92 percent.

Military employees have had five pay increases.

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Housing

Claiming an overall shortage of about 70,000 dwelling units, the Defense Department proposed a five-year construction program to alleviate it, with 14,475 units to be constructed in the fiscal year 1963. However, Congress finally approved construction of only 7,500 new units; that is, the Senate Appropriations Committee more or less forced this limitation upon the Congress, after the House Appropriations Committee had made funds available for 10,998 new units and the .Armed Services Committees had authorized 13,792 units.

However, the 7,500 new units represent about a 50 percent increase over new units authorized for fiscal 1962. The Navy gets 2,194 units; the .Air Force, 3,706; and the Army, 1,600. Congress authorized the renovation of 2,884 units of substandard housing, of which the Navy gets 1,295, the Air Force 1,589, and the Army none.

The House voted for no overseas housing, but the Senate advocated overseas housing largely prefabricated in this country, and the Senate's view prevailed. Overseas housing will consist of four-bedroom and three-bedroom units for both officers and enlisted personnel.

Congress did not rule out any projects presented in the military construction appropriations bill, authorizing the military agencies to say where the new units will go. The Navy earmarked about 15 percent of its allotment for officers, the rest for enlisted men. The table below shows where the new units for officers are scheduled.

U n i t e d States (by r a n k ]

Adak Alameda Dixon, Calif El Toro Long Beach Mare Island Camp Pendleton San Diego Panama City, Fla. . . .

Kaneohe Bay Chesapeake Beach, Md. Earle, N. J Dam Neck Oceana Yorktown

0-4 2 1 — 17 — — 3 10 1 — — — 1 5 —

0-4,5 12 9 — — — — 10 10 4 10 2 3 6 6 12

0-1,2,3 6 20 1 — 5 .— 25 20 5 20 2 5 8 14 12

Overseas (4 b e d r o o m a n d 3 b e d r o o m )

Site Argentia Okinawa Goleuk, Turkey

Off. 4 14 20 2

Off. 3 14 30 4

Congress refused to accept two proposed rules for adequate available housing. The Defense Department had suggested that dwelling units located more than a 45-minute ride from the member's place of duty should be considered inadequate.

However, members of the Senate Appropriations Committee asked a number of Senators how long they had to drive to reach the Capitol from their homes, and, since many of the replies stated N O V E M B E R ,

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the time was more than 45 minutes, this rule was not approved. The Defense Department also proposed that units which cost, in rent and utilities (except telephone), more than the basic allowance for quarters plus 20 percent should be considered inadequate. Congress refused to accept this.

Perhaps this means that some members will have to travel further to work and/or pay more for rent.

will have a direct and important bearing on the studies and proposals already completed. I have, for example, recendy asked the Navy to expand the scope of its ship requirements analysis. Also die Joint Chiefs of Staff are currendy engaged at my request in evaluating the adequacy of our overall military posture, a study which necessardy includes analysis of Navy roles and missions as part of overall force structure."

Drastic Increase In Shipbuilding U r g e d

Lifetime Ban O n Selling To N a v y D e p a r t m e n t Lifted

The "Special Subcommittee on Composition of the Fleet and Block Obsolescence of Naval Vessels" of the House Armed Services Committee has strongly recommended a "7-year program to build or convert approximately 500 ships of various types to produce naval forces of the quantity and quality required to perform effectively under the anticipated operational and strategic environment 10 years from now."

The approximate average annual cost of such a 7-year program of fleet modernization is estimated at about $3.4 billion a year.

Members of the House Armed Services Committee and many legislators in both branches of Congress have been concerned for several years because the naval shipbuilding program has been too small. However, the committee "has now provided itself with an effective instrument whereby it can exercise its constitutional duty and congressional prerogative of directing the course of our weapons systems procurement," and already a "substantial and measurable improvement has been made in this area, including the construction of naval vessels."

Congress passed the Hebert bill, H. R. 11217, eliminating the lifetime ban on selling by retired Regular officers of the Navy and the Marine Corps to the Navy Department. However, retired Regular officers of all the services must now wait until three years following retirement before they can accept positions involving "selling" activities to Government.

Currentiy there are about 860 ships in the active fleet. Of this number 598 were authorized during World War II. The average age of all of the ships in the active fleet is 15 years. Based on past experience, a Navy ship may be expected to have an average useful life of about 20 years.

"The active fleet planned for 1973 contemplates approximately this same number of ships, although the composition of the fleet by type will be substantially changed," the subcommittee said.

To approach the problem arithmetically, the subcommittee said, one need but take the average number of ships constructed each year from fiscal year 1948 through fiscal year 1963 (24 ships), multiply this by the number of years between 1963 and 1970 (7 years), and add to this result the number 335 which represents the number of ships presently in being or authorized which can be considered as assets in 1973, and the formula looks like this: 24 X 7 = 168 + 335 = 503 This means that the 860 ships in our active fleet today will decline to 503 ships 10 years hence.

The subcommittee points out that the fiscal 1962 program included 36 new ships and the fiscal 1963 program includes 37 new ships, well above the 24 ships per year in the formula. However, substituting 37 for 24, the formula is: 37 X 7 = 259 + 355 = 594 The present rate of shipbuilding is still far too small. The Armed Services Committee can exercise a verv authoritative voice on the procurement of aircraft, missiles, and naval vessels under the authority of section 412 (b) of Public Law 86-149, which became effective in 1962. This law extended the authority of the committee beyond the field of mere procurement to that of research, development, test, and evaluation of weapons systems.

The subcommittee said that the full committee should take action to make certain that about 70 ships a year are built during the next several years. Of course, the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Congress as a whole, not to mention the Defense Department, will have a say in this. In a letter dated August 23, Secretary of Defense McNamara wrote the committee, in part, that "there are other studies still underway which

The Mail Boat shipmate: Recently I have received letters of appeal from an organization which professes to have U. S. Naval Academy support and which, while it claims to be interested in assisting financially deserving youngsters to go to selected prep schools who wish to become naval officers on their academic and other qualifications, is an obvious effort to get around the intercollegiate ruling against supporting athletic scholarships.

Believe me, as an ex-naval officer and retired Foreign Service Officer with forty-three years of government service, I am strongly for the recruitment of the very best of the youth of the country in our country's service. However, I do not feel that the best interests of the naval service or of the country are well served in the attempt to try to rival the semi-professional university football teams throughout the country.

Perhaps it is good Navy propaganda to have the Naval Academy play in Boston, South Bend, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, etc. I always except the sacred Army and Navy game which, to my mind mind, is a disaster so far as concerns service integration and mutual understanding. The echoes of "Beat Army—Beat Army" still resound after forty odd years and I do suggest are not very sound.

I have no idea of the number of midshipmen on the squad who may have been physically or morally damaged by the Academy's present football program, but I suspect that it is greater than any one in authority wishes to admit. For myself, although not an athlete—I was briefly on the second plebe crew although I played football at school—I should like (a most revolutionary thought) to see the game of football given back to the players for the fun of the game, rather than reserved for the coaches.

Let me illustrate the point. In my First Class year—the Army-Navy game being suspended for higher strategical reasons—the Academy had one of the best teams in its history and Bill Ingram, Wook Roberts, Pop Perry and several more whose names now escape me. The Navy had a gloomy coach, "Gil" Dobie, we had enticed away from the University of Washington. (After his Navy tour. Gloomy Gus coached at Cornell.) He was a master of the game no doubt, but not exacdy a sportsman, as I suspect is the case of some of the coaches today: anything to win, for it is their bread and butter. In any event, our big game was with the Great Lakes Naval Training Station which had what was tantamount to an ailAmerican football team drawn from the stars of the best football playing colleges (the italics are mine). {Continued on page 78) 25

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ATHLETICS FOOTBALL

Navy "turned the corner" of the 1962 football season with 3 victories in 5 games and 5 tough opponents ahead. The midshipmen owned wins over William and Mary, Cornell and Boston College. The losses were to Penn State and Minnesota.

Coach Wayne Hardin changed lineups almost as often as Casey Stengle in an effort to get the midshipmen on solid footing. Injuries dictated some changes; poor performances others.

The complexion of the team had altered so much by the Boston College game that only 4 men remained on the 2-way team from the original 11 that took the field at University Park, Pa., on 22 September. Against Penn State, Hardin started 9 letter winners, 7 of them 1st classmen, 2 letter-winning 2nd classmen, and 2 3rd classmen. The BC starting 11 had 7 lettermen, 2 of them 1st class, 6 2nd classmen (5 letterwinners, one not) and 3 3rd class.

The turnabout produced results. After stumbling at Penn State (41-7), just nipping William and Mary (20-16) and being shut out at Minnesota (21-0), the midshipmen finally started to roll.

Navy thoroughly demoralized Cornell 41-0 and sent a good Boston College team to the showers with a 26-6 licking.

Hardin, himself, admitted that the team began to "jell" against the Big Red. A key move in the game of "musical positions" on the Navy 11 was the installation of Roger Staubach, an untested 3rd classman, at the quarterback slot. Staubach got his first real taste of action against Cornell and engineered 6 touchdown drives. A week later in his first varsity start against Boston College, the slender Cincinnati signal-caller moved the team on 4 scoring marches.

Staubach was not, however, the only newcomer to show his smff. William Patrick Donnelly, a

Maumee, Ohio, Irishman, proved himself as the squad's most reliable ball carrier. Donnelly, a hard-driving fullback, was the leading rusher and scorer after 5 games. The only 3rd classman to start every game, Donnelly showed the promise of a brilliant varsity career and, teamed with Staubach, gives Navy a "backfield of the future" that is already producing in the present.

Another 3rd classman made his presence known.

He is Jim Freeman, a solidly-built Texas tackle who won his way onto the 1st eleven. Doug McCarty, Kip Paskewich, Steve Szabo and Fred Marlin also made the grade as sophomores.

The entire story, however, wasn't the emergence of Navy's sophomores. Junior ends Jim Campbell and Dave Sjuggerud played outstanding football, as did little Jim Stewart, the flanker back. Ron Klemick played his usual, steady game and was the driving force in the William and Mary victory. Walt Pierce, Bob Orlosky, Al Krekich, Ron Testa, Tom Lynch and many others all had their fine afternoons.

Injuries told another story. Steve Hoy missed 2 games and Pierce was limited to action in another 2. John Sai, the leading ground gainer last year, was slowed by a multitude of afflictions and most of the other boys suffered at one point or another. For Wayne Hardin, it was a task to keep 11 boys on a unit for 2 consecutive days.

Pitt, Notre Dame, Syracuse, Southern California and Army present the challenge in the last 5 games. Formidable, yes, but a challenge to which the midshipmen plan to be equal.

Penn State 4 1 , N a v y 7

University Park, Pa., Sept. 22—Navy's offensive machinery stalled while Penn State's got into high gear in the season's opener before over 41,000 fans.

The Nittany Lions moved to the Navy 21 the first time they got the ball but a field goal attempt was wide. After Navy had the pigskin for 4 plays, Penn State regained control and marched 68 yards in 14 plays for the 1st touchdown. On the next series, Penn State recovered a fumble and moved to another score.

Navy's only touchdown of the afternoon came in the 2nd period when John Sai broke over the middle and rambled 35 yards to paydirt. Vtrn Von Sydow added the extra point.

Penn State took advantage of 2 intercepted passes for TD's and stymied the midshipmen at every offensive turn.

N a v y 2 0 , W i l l i a m a n d M a r y 16

Annapolis, Md., Sept. 29—Trailing surprising William and Mary 16-13, Navy drove 77 yards in the 4th quarter to satisfy a Homecoming crowd of 20,600 with a 20-16 victory. Pat Donnelly, a workhorse fullback all afternoon, drove over for the clinching touchdown from the 3-yard stripe.

The midshipmen moved quickly to their first score, taking the opening kick-off 69 yards in 13 plays. Halfback John Sai turned right end for the touchdown from 4 yards out and Vern Von Sydow added the point. Navy tallied in the 2nd period on a 55-yard pass play from Ron Klemick to Pat Donnelly. The conversion attempt was wide.

The Indians added a 3rd period tally to a field goal and got within 4 points. Dan Armour smashed across to give William and Mary something to cheer about before Navy regrouped and drove for the winning score.

Donnelly, a 5-foot-ll, 200-pounder from Maumee, Ohio, gained 66 yards in 18 carries to finish as Navy's leading rusher. His fine play won him nomination as "Sophomore of the Week" by the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

ACTION in the Boston College game. John Sai, No. 48, carries the ball.

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passes for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns while Donnelly scored twice, once on a pass from Staubach and another on a 5-yard run.

The fired-up Eagles got the 1st touchdown in the opening period after recovering a Navy fumble on the middle 29 and moving quickly for the score. Navy knotted the score at 6-6 on a 14-yard aerial from Staubach to Jim Campbell, who made a sensational reception at the goal line.

After the halftime intermission, Navy cashed in on a pass interception and 42-yard return by Al Krekich for a 2nd touchdown with Donnelly getting the final five. The middies added a pair of insurance touchdowns in the final stanza—one on a 6-yard burst by Nick Markoff and the other on a 22-yard screen pass from Staubach to Donnelly. Jim Weston added 2 of the 4 conversion attempts.

OTHER FALL SPORTS

With one-third of the season gone. Navy's fall sports record in soccer, cross country, 150-pound

Photo by Stu IVht'lan ROGER STAUBACH Minnesota 2 1 , N a v y 0

Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 6—Minnesota's hardrushing defensive line bottled up the Navy passing game and the Gophers penetrated paydirt 3 times to take a 21-0 victory in the first game in history between the 2 schools.

A sellout crowd of 64,364 saw Minnesota drive 72 yards with the opening kickoff to score before 6 minutes had elapsed. The 2 teams played on even terms for the remainder of the half with Navy reaching the Minnesota 6 in the late stages of the 2nd period.

The Gophers tallied again the first time they got the ball in the 2nd half. Jim Cairns returned a Joe Ince punt 35 yards to the Navy 29 and quarterback Duane Blaska hit Cairns with a pass to cover the remaining yardage. Minnesota allowed Navy only one second half penetration and got another touchdown with a minute, 6 seconds to play.

In cross country, Jim Gehrdes was working on his finest season in history. The midshipmen reeled off 4 straight victories and unveiled a pair of prize sophomores, Forrest Horton and Bob Sermier. Horton and Sermier deadlocked for first against Pitt and finished in identical times against Maryland and St. John's and NYU. Joel Heine won the 1st race for the midshipmen and was well within the top 5 in each of the other meets. Jim Howard, Max Ricketts and Ernest Detrick did yeoman work for Navy in the early meetings.

The Navy lightweights opened with a 46-0 pasting of Columbia, took a week off and then suffered a 12-6 surprise at Rutgers. Coach Don McKissock shuffled his players around after the Rutgers loss to compensate for injuries and disappointing play.

In the Columbia rout, Bob D'Ambrosio scored 2 touchdowns and 5 other players chipped in with 1 apiece. McKissock's starting backfield after the Rutgers game included John Quisenberry, quarterback; John Franzel, left half; John Minderlein, right half and Jack Zimmerman, fullback. The line included: Ed Christensen and Tom Newell, ends; Ed Bush and Joe Boeddeker, tackles; Matt Small and Judd Halenza, guards, and Ray Kutch, center.

Coach Frank Daspit's dinghy sailors won their only race of the young campaign with a 28-point edge over the 2nd place Georgetown aggregation in a 10-team race on the Severn. George Guedel, the middies' talented 3rd class skipper, was the top point-producer for the midshipmen, followed closely by Walt Lenhard, another 3rd classman.

On the plebe front, Dick Duden's footballers were undefeated with victories over the Pittsburgh freshmen (36-21), George Washington University (31-7), and Columbian Prep (58-6).

The same perfect records held for the soccer and cross country teams. Coach Ellery Clark's harriers beat Wakefield High School 15-50 and the Maryland freshmen 22-36. The plebe hooters owned wins over Girard (5-0), Chatham High School (2-1), and the West Chester freshmen (3-0). In the only action of the season for them, the plebe dinghy sailors were 6th in the freshmen invitational regatta.

N a v y 4 1 , Cornell 0

Annapolis, Md., Oct. 13—Third classman Roger Staubach engineered 6 Navy touchdown drives, scoring 2 himself, as the midshipmen completely out-classed Cornell 41-0 before the largest crowd ever to see Navy play in Annapolis.

A "Family Day" throng of 23,358 watched the slender Cincinanti, Ohio, signal-caller move the midshipmen 61 yards to a 1st quarter score with Nick Markoff doing the honors from 1 yard and 80 yards to another score with Staubach driving the final yard.

On the final play of the 3rd period, Staubach, finding his receivers covered, rolled out of his protective pocket and raced 68 yards to the Cornell one. He sneaked the ball into the end zone on the 1st play of the final period. Navy's other 4th-period scores came on a 14-yard run

by Pat Donnelly, a 3-yard burst by Steve Szabo and a 10-yard pass from Staubach to 3rd classman Ed Merino.

Staubach's total offense on the afternoon was 188 yards on 89 rushing yards and 99 through the air. He was the E.C.A.C. choice as "Sophomore of the Week" for his exploits against the Big Red. N a v y 2 6 , Boston 6

Boston, Mass., Oct. 20—Navy's precocious sophomores—Roger Staubach and Pat Donnelly— spearheaded the midshipmen's 26-6 victory over Boston College before 25,200 in sun-drenched Alumni Stadium. Staubach completed 14 of 20 N O V E M B E R

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football and dinghy sailing was a gaudy 10-1.

The only loss was a 12-6 upset of the lightweight footballers by Rutgers University.

Soccer and cross country were out of the gate quickest with perfect 4-0 logs. The 150's were 1-1 and the dinghy sailors showed a 1-0 record.

Coach Glenn Warner's squad came up with their biggest win of the past several years against West Chester, the defending national collegiate champion, on 20 October. Karl Kaeser, the 2nd class standout from Oak Park, 111., booted both goals for the midshipmen and Paul Saacke did an outstanding defensive job in holding the visitors' high-scoring threat John Williams without a goal.

Kaeser, who led the nation's collegiate hooters with 24 goals last year, was off to another merry start. In the 4-1 opening win over Virginia he got all 4 goals; added 2 more in the 4-0 shutout of North Carolina; tallied 3 in a 4-2 win over Drexel, and 2 more against West Chester. With 7 games still to go, he appeared certain to equal, if not surpass, his 1961 total.

Captain Don MacLaughlin, Butch Christie, Dick Nutt, Jim Checkett, Paul Daulerio, Saacke, Kent Maxfield, Bob Tanis and others were standouts for the midshipmen in the early batding.

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THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. BALANCE SHEET As of June 30, 1962 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash- -Annapolis Banking and Trust CompanyChecking Capital City Building and Loan Provident Savings Bank Petty ;;

LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Mortgage Payable—Equitable Life Assurance Society—Due in One Year.

18,269.53 3,529.02 270.38 500.00 S 22,568.93

Accounts Receivable—Alumni House.

Accounts Receivable—SHIPMATE Inventories

Total Current Liabilities

2,924.13 215.00 9,546.50

Total Current Assets

553.99 1,794.56 3,585.89 $ 5,934.44

Long Term Liabilities: Mortgage Payable—Equitable Life Assurance Society—Not Due in One Year.

7,503.70

$ 35,254.56

Capital Assets: Buildings Office Furniture and Fixtures.

Clubroom Furniture and Fixtures Alumni House Furniture and Fixtures.

Equipment—College Avenue—House.

Land Total Capital Assets

Deferred Income: Prepaid Dues—1962-63 National Association 1962-63—SHIPMATE LaterYears Prepaid Civilian Associates

Cost Depr. Res. Book Value $141,105.31 $ 62,130.56 S 78,974.75 21,736.40 34,151.18 12.414.78 13,326.41 12,015.69 1,310.72 30,588.80 28,447.40 2,141.40 680.00 515.00 165.00 16,000.00 16,000.00 $235,851.70

Ottier Assets: Cash—Endowment Fund: Annapolis Banking and Trust Company.

Savings Bank ot Baltimore Provident Savings Bank

$124,845.05

$ 19,154,81 36,004,69 4,121.00 320.00 ; 59,600.50

Total Deferred Income

100.00

Reserve for Insurance—Chandelier Damage.

111,006,65 Net WmOi: General Surplus—July 1,1961 Less: Loss per Statement Restricted Contributions

10,902.06 286.49 500.00 $ 11,688.55

Securities—Endowment Fund (Market Value $104,055.97).

Prepaid Expenses

General Fund Surplus—June 30, 1962 Add: Surplus Endowment Fund

94,505.90 20,599.70

Total Other Assets

$108,486.41 $ 5,825.38 7,964.25

13,789.63 $ 94,696.78 105,219.94

Total Net Worth

199,916.72

126,794.15

Total Assets

$273,055.36

Total Liabilities and Net Worth

$273,055.36

Condensed Comparative Balance Sheets

Condensed Income Statement

As of June 30, 1961 and June 30, 1962

For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1962

Assets: Current Assets Capital Assets—Net OthcrAssets TotalAssets

June SO, 1962 $35,254.56 111,006.65 126,794.15

June SO, 1961 Decrease Increase $46,648,24 $ 11,393.68 116,604.49 5,597.84 117,490.27 % 9,303.88

$273,055.36

$280,743.00

Income: Advertising Less Agency

Sale of Food Liabilities: Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Reserves Deferred Income

Net WorOi Surplus

$ 5,934.44 7,503.70 100.00 69,600.50

$12,548.31 11,089,59 100.00 57,425.00

$ 73,138.64

$ 81,162.90

Decrease 6,613.87 3,585.89

Contributions—General $ 2,175.50 Rent—College Ave. House

Total

$199,580.10

Total LiabiUties and Net Worth. $273,055.36

$280,743.00

Stiipmaie

$24,917.11 $54,611,06

$ 19,503.64

National Association

$45,240.79 $65,773.73

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336.62 $ 19,503.64

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$ 23,297.64 $14,689.31 $ 8,608.33 $39,666.63 44,481.62 84,148.25 1,521.11 10,227.80 11,748.91 $14,093.06 14,093.06 9,190.33 9,190.33 6,038.35 6,038.35 5,523.00 5,523.00 1,123.35 3,123.35 3,622.50 3,622,50 11,522.00 11,522,00 7,964.25 7,964.25 4,593.21 4,593.21 3,650.20 3,650.20 1,800.00 1,800.00 227.64 227.64 $190,542.69

$199,916.72

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Expenses: $ 5,715.22 $ 3,672.32 $ 2,042.90 64,219.74 28,741.06 35,478.68 $ 6,989.60 6,989.60 7,787.09 7,767.09 5,466.21 5,466,21 4,389.94 4,389.94 2.334.23 2,334.23 2,554.60 2,554,60 13,019.66 13,019.66 6,945.90 $17,596.85 19,827.82 18,830.69 General & Administrative Costs.

63,201.26 579.48 Expenses—College Ave. House,.

579.48 1,800.00 1,800.00 12,143.85 National Association Expense...

12,143.85 Cost of Liquor Sold Cost of Food Sold.

$190,180.88 $51,244.07 $57,349.40 Income or (Loss) Before

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S H I P M A T E

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

SEA BREEZES

by Paul R. Schratz '39 ELITISM AND THE MODERN NAVY My father-in-law sent a recent newspaper clipping high in praise of the new elite corps of "nuke" trained officers and men manning the fabulous atom-powered ships of our modern Navy.

This is no new theme, of course. Ever since BuPers added Code 1500 to the detailing staff, millions of words have been written on the submarine elite. Many of them are written in the first person, in fact.

ALUMNI

NEWS

WHAT'S THE DOPE

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LAST CALL

33

CHAPTER NEWS

76

CLASSIFIED SERVICES

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OFFICERS President— A D M . JERAULD W R I G H T , U S N ( R e t . ) '18 (4915), Washington, D . C. Vice President (Eastern Area)— CAPT. ROYCE N . F L I P P I N , U S N R

Vice President

(Central

'26 ( 8 2 7 8 ) , N e w Y o r k , N . Y.

Area)—

C A P T . J O H N K . H Y A T T , U S N R '24 ( 7 5 4 8 ) , St. Louis, M o .

Vice President

(Western

Area)—

C A P T . CLAUDE L . W E I G L E , U S N ( R e t . ) '27 ( 9 1 2 4 ) , L o s Angeles, Cal.

Past

President— V A D M . GEORGE C . D Y E R , U S N ( R e t . ) '19 (51270), Annapolis, M d .

Executive Director— R A D M . W . F . FITZGERALD, U S N ( R e t . ) '21 (5912), Annapolis, M d .

TRUSTEES Superintendent's Representative— C A P T . J O H N T . STRAKER, U S N '40 (13960), Chief of Staff, U S N A (To

serve

until

At Large Spring Meeting

CAPT. W . S . BUSIK,

U S N '43 (15752)

U S M C ( R e t ) '22 (6451)

R. A D M . E . B . F L U C K E Y ,

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

U S N '35 (11861) (To serve

1963)

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

U S N ( R e t . ) '36 (12227) until Spring

MR. H A N S O N W . BALDWIN,

Meeting

1964)

R . A D M . H . D . MOULTON,

•24 (7405)

U S N R ( R e t . ) '31 (10026)

V. A D M . E . W . CLEXTON,

CAPT. WALTER L . SMALL,

U S N ( R e t . ) '24 (7181)

U S N '38 (13017)

(To serve until Spring C A P T . C . E . B E L L , U S N '39

Meeting 1965)

M A J . R . J. P E R R I C H ,

(13565)

USMC

'47 (18611)

R A D M . E . M . ELLER, U S N

LCDR. HARRY D . TRAIN,

( R e t . ) '25 (7738)

USN

'49 (20423)

From Local Chapters (To serve until Spring Meeting 1963) CoMO. R A L P H

S. WENTWORTH,

U S N ( R e t . ) '12 (3882) Annapolis R A D M . W M . H . BURACKER,

USN

CAPT. E . K . ZITZEWITZ, U S N R USN

( R e t . ) '27 C8608) Connecticut CoMO. C. C. B A U G H M A N , U S N

( R e t . ) '07 (3107) Coronado M R . ROBERT G . W A L D R O N '19

NOVEMBER,

1 9 6 2

CAPT. FRANCIS H . W H I T A K E R ,

USN

C A P T . L . E . DIVOLL, U S N

( R e t . ) '21 (6053) Peninsula

'25 (7966) Chicago

(5059) D e t r o i t

USN

( R e t J '21 (6093) L o s Angeles ( R e t . ) '22 (6231) N e w Y o r k

( R e t . ) '20 (5427) Boston

CAPT. ALLAN L . D U N N I N G ,

R A D M . LOGAN M C K E E ,

CDR. R A L P H A . S E N T M A N ,

USN

( R e t . ) '25 (8107) Philadelphia VADM.

ROBERT F . H I C K E Y ,

USN

( R e t . ) '21 (6196) S a n Diego R A D M . J O S E P H U S A . BRIGGS, U S N

( R e t . ) '23 (6965) W a s h i n g t o n

Don't misunderstand me. Anyone who has ever gone to sea in a "nuke" soon joins the chorus of praise for the American craftsmen who build them and the superb corps of officers and men who man them. Nobody can deny that the prestige of the Navy has risen gready since NAUTILUS first "reacted." The shot of adrenalin in the nation's blood stream by the feats of the "nukes" happened at a very fortuitous moment in history. The vast skills necessary for the nuclear Navy strongly emphasized technical education in the service just as the world as a whole was entering on a scientific, technological and educational binge.

Nobody denies the necessity for high selectivity in choosing men to man the new fleets, and personal pride or achievement being what they are, it is probably natural that the nuclear force should assume the status of elite. The problem with elitism, however, is the other 99 44/100% of the Navy not quite so fortunate. Many checking out the missiles, or sweating a night landing in a CVA, or conning a DD in close formation, or working the pad at Canaveral—some, in fact, doing no more than carrying the responsibility of an important staff job—many totally unglamorous jobs also require high skills and create their own elite, frequently without benefit of the unorthodox selective process for membership in the nuclear club. The Navy has grown so complex that one can hardly single out any highly specialized field without doing an injustice to many others.

An elite, especially a highly selective one, inherits the responsibility to outperform collectively even their high potential as individuals. A true avant garde requires far more than careful selection, specialized training and highly preferential duty. Nor is the news article very helpful in expressing the typically American reaction of proper recognition for the elite through higher pay.

Virme is still its own reward. The only true military elite is based on pride in the service, on duty, honor and country. The old-fashioned virtues of morale, motivation and esprit de corps are historically exemplified even by such a lowly creature as a Pfc in the Marine Corps. Thus elitism can be the goal of any of us whether selected by Code 1500 or the Cody, Wyoming, draft board. America doffs its cap to the deeds of all the gifted men of the new era. In their capable hands, in their contribution, not to a program but to the service of their country, lies in large measure the fate of all of us.

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What's The Dope "WHENEVER

TWO

OR

THREE

SHALL

PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER N A V Y COCKTAIL PARTY

CORRECTION!

A typographical error was made in reproducing Admiral Wright's letter to Secretary Korth on the subject of the faculty reorganization at the Naval Academy.

The second sentence in the third paragraph of Admiral Wright's letter, on Page 14 of the Sept.Oct. Shipmate, should read: "The need for top quality instructional talent is self-evident, is recognized, and is whole-heartedly endorsed by the Board of Trustees." (Italics added) CHRISTMAS

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MEMORIAL

CHAIRS STILL

AVAILABLE

Plans are being made to make the Navy Cocktail Party of the Army-Navy Game the biggest and best ever.

Last year we packed over 900 in the Burgundy Room at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel. We were crowded but a good time was had by all and many reunions were made.

This year we have the Ball Room (at least twice the size), a bigger orchestra, and will have better bar facilities.

We are suggesting three ideas: 1. Plan a reunion of friends and classmates at the Navy Cocktail Party.

2. Those who ride the special trains return by a later train (an option on your ticket) and give the cocktail party a try.

3. Come and see how many long-lost buddies show up.

Win or lose, see you at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel after the Army-Navy Game. Everybody welcome—everybody come—make this year's party the best.

A L U M N I I N THE MINISTRY MEET AT H O M E C O M I N G

Rt. Rev. George A. Schlichte, Class of 1943, met Chaplain Charles L. Greenwood, Class of 1951, after Catholic Mass on Homecoming Sunday at the Academy Chapel.

MEET"

Monsignor Schlichte served for three years in the USS PHILADELPHIA after graduation and then studied for the Catholic priesthood in Boston and Rome. He was ordained in Rome in 1951 and later served as the Vice Rector of the North American College until he returned to the Archdiocese of Boston in 1961. He is now the Assistant Chancellor in the Archdiocese.

Chaplain Greenwood after graduation went to Pensacola where he became a Naval Aviator in 1951. He then flew jets with VF-174 for three years and later resigned his commission to enter Princeton Theological Seminary. He was ordained for the Presbyterian Church in May 1957 and came back into the Navy Chaplain Corps in July 1957. He is now on duty as the Assistant Protestant Chaplain at the Academy.

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR NAVAL

ACADEMY

The following excellent editorial was published in the 24 October 1962 edition of The Evening Capital, Annapolis, Maryland, and is republished with the permission of that newspaper. The Naval Academy is also reproducing a copy for each midshipman.

The firm steps taken by the United States in quarantining arms shipment to Cuba makes us realize the significant role played by the Naval Academy in fulfilling this hazardous and vital mission.

Most of the names of admirals, captains and other high ranking naval officers heading the

Just a reminder—memorial chairs in the NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium are still available to memorialize alumni.

Cost per chair is $100. A name plate is attached, inscribed as agreed upon by the donor.

For details write to: Director of Athletics, Naval Academy Athletic Association, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. W I D O W S ' ADDRESSES

REQUESTED

Capt. Edward S. Jackson, Secretary of the Class of '00, has requested information concerning the addresses of the widows of several of his classmates. If anyone has any information on the widows of the following named members of '00, please inform the USNA Alumni Association, Alumni House, Annapolis, Md.: Capt. William McEntee, LCdr. William B. Ferguson, Jr., Cdr. John A. Spilman, Capt. John J. Hyland, RAdm. Samuel W. Bryant, LCdr. William F. Bricker, LCdr. Charles T. Wade, LCdr. Hollis T. Winston, LCdr. James C. Kress, Capt. Stafford H. R. Doyle, Ens. William Stanhope Case, Mr. Huntington Johnston, Capt.

Robert L. Berry and Capt. Ward K. Wortman.

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RT. REV. GEORGE SCHLICHTE '43 and Chaplain Charles L. Greenwood '50

S H I P M A T E

Cuban blockade operation received their initial training and academic degrees at the Naval Academy.

To the average newsreader these names are familiar ones, and to us they are more so. These officers are hometown heroes because they went to school in our own backyard.

As Annapolitans it is easy to take the Naval Academy "for granted." We live so close to this hallowed institution that we sometimes fail to realize its national importance.

But perilous times, such as the present crisis in our nation's history, make us realize how important the Naval Academy is to America. This is "the" school that trains the officers who command our nation's fleet—-the most powerful sea force in world's history.

The midshipmen we see walking the brick sidewalks of Annapolis are the future admirals and captains who will command the ships and intricate weapons of the future.

It is at the Academy that these men learn the strategy and quality of leadership that are so necessary in their chosen field. They also acquire that most necessary quality of all—the intangible "spirit" so difficult to describe, but so necessary in seeing our nation through when the chips are down.

It has been so all through our history as a democracy. When the Navy has had a job to do, it has done it well. And the Academy, founded on the tradition of those who have gone before, has been the fountainhead of Naval leadership.

We are proud that the Naval Academy is located in our city, thus providing us the opportunity to know many of its graduates and current Brigade members.

To these we say "God be with you, the fate of our nation, once more, rests heavily upon you."

DAVIS, ROSCOE CONKLING (CAPT USN RET ' 0 2 ) , 12 S e p t e m b e r ' 6 2 , U S N H , Bethesda, Md. FAUST, DONALD

OTTO (CAPT USAF ' 5 6 ) , 2 7

August ' 6 2 , M A A Hopsten,

Germany

FEATHERSTON, J O H N HENRY, JR. (COL USA RET ' 2 0 ) , 2 2 August ' 6 2 , C h a r l o t t e s v i l l e , Va. F L Y N N , THOMAS LAWRENCE ( N ' 2 2 ) , 7 Sept e m b e r ' 6 2 , E d g a r t o w n , Mass.

H A H N , ELVIN (CAPT USN RET ' 3 0 ) , 19 October

The Naval Academy Association of New York and the Navy League Council of New York will again this year sponsor joindy a dance for Midshipmen on Christmas leave in the New York metropolitan area. The cost will be defrayed entirely by the above organizations. The dance will be held from 8:30 to midnight on Thursday, 27 December, 1962, at the Columbia University Club at 4 West 43rd St. in New York City.

ATTENTION—CLASS SECRETARIES

AND

CHAPTER

The Alumni Association frequentiy receives requests for copies of class or chapter charters and by-laws from classes or chapters which are being organized or are in the process of reorganization.

We have almost reached the bottom of our supply barrel in this regard.

The Alumni Association requests any class or chapter having spare copies of its charter and/or its by-laws to send 3 copies to the Association at Alumni House, Annapolis, Md.

CasJt Call BALTZLY, FREDERICK (CDR USN RET ' 1 1 ) , August ' 6 2 , U S N H , San D i e g o , Calif.

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BOLTON, ALFRED J O H N S O N (CAPT USN RET ' 2 4 ) , 17 October ' 6 2 , Santa M o n i c a , Calif.

C H I T W O O D , J O H N STEPHEN (CDR USN RET ' 2 5 ) , 15 S e p t e m b e r ' 6 2 , Port O r d A r m y H o s p i t a l , Calif.

CONLEY, W I L L I A M JOSEPH (CAPT USCG N ' 3 3 ) , 18 October ' 6 2 , S e a t t l e , W a s h .

CRAWFORD, GEORGE A L V I N (CAPT USN RET ' 3 5 ) , 2 4 A p r i l ' 6 2 , Palo A l t o , Calif.

N O V E M B E R ,

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J O A C H I M , PAUL LAMAR (RADM USN RET ' 3 4 ) ,

ST. DAVIDS

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LAKE, BURTON GAY (RADM USN RET ' 2 1 ) , 16 October ' 6 2 , A l e x a n d r i a , LONGDON,

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McNAIR, FREDERICK VALLETTE, JR. (CAPT. USN RET ' 0 3 ) , 2 September ' 6 2 , USNH, A n n a p olis, M d .

MILLER, DONALD MULLER, REV. ( N ' 2 2 ) , 2 6 September ' 6 2 , B i r m i n g h a m , A l a .

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TYLER, J O H N COOD (CDR USN RET ' 1 7 ) , Deceased.

Y O U N G , DAVID BRYAN (CAPT USN RET ' 2 7 ) , Deceased.

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LEON SEYMOUR

THOMPSON

Word has been received that Cdr. LEON SEYMOUR THOMPSON, USN (Ret.), died on 22 September at his home, 5503 Calumet Ave., La Jolla, Calif.

Mr. W. C. WISHART, of 16 Burling Ave., White Plains, N. Y., writes: "I would like a late copy of the Register of Alumni of the Naval Academv. My latest copy is 1955.

"My son, Clifton A. Wishart, No. 7836. in the Register, died in Richmond, Va., on May 24, 1962. He was a Vice President of Reynolds Metals Co. "I may be mistaken, but I believe that I am the sole surviving member of the Class of 1893.

If you know of another member of that class, still living, I would be glad to have his address.

It would be interesting to get in touch with another young man who underwent the terrors of the CONSTELLATION, wrecked, and other things of that period.

"Send the book and bill me, please."

Ed's note: Mr. Wishart's letter has been answered. Alumni records indicate that possibly two graduates of '93 are living (records of nongraduates are incomplete): Capt. Percy Olmstead's address is PO Box 95, San Miguel, Calif.; the status and address of Peter Conover Haines are unknown. We would appreciate any available information on Mr. Haines.

Sec'y, Capt. R. H. Johnston, (SO) USN (Ret.), 2118 Bancroft Place, Washington 8, D. C. ROSCOE CONKLING

DAVIS

ROSCOE CONKLING DAVIS (CAPT USN RET) died on 12 October 1962 at the Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of a circulatory ailment, after a long illness.

Born in Grayson, Ky., 19 October 1878, he attended Peddie College and the University of Illinois before entering the Naval Academy 22 September 1898. His first cruise was in the old square rigger MONONGAHELA on the last of her foreign practice cruises with Naval Cadets; and the next class was graduated with the rank of Midshipman.

After graduation on 2 May 1902 he served in the Philippine Campaign.

He was commended by the Secretary of the Navy for assistance to civilians ashore after the San Francisco earthquake, and in 1907 he sailed around the world, serving in The Great White Fleet.

During World War I he served in the batdeships MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI and

in

the

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The P3V Orion is just one way Lockheed is working to help the Navy in its fantastically complex job of detecting, locating, and tracking hostile submarines.

the Navy's new P3V roams vast reaches of the sea to keep hostile subs at bay Six of Lockheed's divisions are deeply immersed in ASW and related phases of oceanography. Lockheed researchers are probing subjects like underwatersound propagation and scattering; temperature gradient effects; sound transmission through the interface of the ocean and the atmosphere; and sea-bottom

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He was Fleet Engineer on the staffs of Admirals H . P. Jones and R. E. Coontz.

After assignments at East Coast Yards he was retired on 30 June 1937, but in 1939 he was recalled to active duty in the old Bureau of Engineering and served until 1945.

He was married on 30 June 1908 at Philadelphia to Miss Gettine Vroom, daughter of the late Judge George Augustus Vroom. He is survived by his widow, 1578 Mt. Eagle Place, Alexandria, Va., and their 2 sons: Richard Douglas Davis, III, and his 2 children of Fairfax, Va., and George Vroom Davis and his one child of East Haddam, Conn. A 3rd son, Roscoe Conkling Davis, Jr., died 14 January 1937, a few months before graduation as a Cadet, USMA, West Point, N. Y. He is also survived by a brother, Richard Douglas Davis of Ashland, Ky. Honorary pallbearers at funeral services at the Fort Meyer Chapel, and interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, 17 September 1962—excepting Admiral Van Keuren—were classmates at the USNA: Adm. J. O. Richardson, VAdm. E. S. Land, RAdm. A. H. Van Keuren, Capt. C. M. Simmers, Capt. R. H. Johnston and LCdr. J. A. Campbell.

Admirals Land and Van Keuren and Cdr. Campbell attended Captain Davis' wedding at Philadelphia in 1908.

Sec'y. RAdm. A. H. Van Kenren, USN (Ret.), 8013 Aberdeen Rd. Bethesda 14, Md.

Murmansk to Belfast. Convoy commodore Belfast Roads to New York, arriving March 1944. Inactive for further duty in Navy due to permanent disability by survey."

FRANK H O W A R D SADLER

The class has suffered its third loss this year in die deadi of RAdm. F. H. SADLER. Gus, as he was known throughout the service, was burning trash in the pasture of his farm and the fire got out of control. Gus fought the fire to the point of exhaustion, receiving 3rd degree burns. He was taken to the hospital in Tuscaloosa but died 2 days after the accident, on 15 September. His sister, Mrs. Asa N. Duncan, with whom he was living, wrote me about Gus' death on 25 September, the first word I had of it, since no obituary notice came to my attention.

After a long and distinguished career afloat and ashore, including tours of duty at the Naval Academy and the Naval War College, he assumed his last command on 17 July 1941, the Panama Coastal Frontier, the name of which was changed to the Panama Sea Frontier in March 1942. On 1 July 1943 he was retired for physical disability.

A widower, he spent the last 11 years of his life with his 2 sisters on a farm named Five Acres, Newbern, Hall County, Ala., near where he was born. Judging from his letters and conversation at a class reunion, he thoroughly enjoyed the life of a country squire. Occasional game shooting, bridge parties and cocktails with congenial neighbors made his life agreeable and just suited to his tastes. We shall miss his dry wit and courtly manners.

FREDERICK VALLETTE M c N A I R , JR.

The class is saddened at the news of the death of VALLETTE McNAIR on 2 September at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, after undergoing surgery. Funeral services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 5 September, with burial in the Academy cemetery, a fitting resting place for a man who lived so many years in Annapolis, and whose father was superintendent of the Naval Academy when we were plebes.

Besides his widow, Agnes, of 221 King George St., Annapolis, he leaves a son, Frederick V. McNair, III, of 26 Quincy St., Chevy Chase, Md., a WWII Navy veteran, and 6 daughters: Clare McNair of Washington; Mrs. William Escavaille of Geneva, Switzerland; Mrs. David Boyd of Honolulu; Mrs. William Hatch of Baltimore; Mrs. John Rickabaugh of 3911 Leland St., Chevy Chase, and Mrs. E. W. Hanlon of 712 Chesapeake Ave., Annapolis.

Vallette was one of the most colorful men in the class. An outstanding athlete at the Naval Academy, he qualified for the mile run in the 1912 Olympics but was unable to participate because of service duties. He had a distinguished active service in the Navy, the highlights of which were his receipt of the Medal of Honor for participating in the batde of Vera Cruz as a lieutenant in 1914, and of the Navy cross for service in the QUEENSTOWN destroyer in the North Sea in 1917. He was retired in 1931 and engaged in business as an insurance broker.

He was recalled to duty in WWII and retired as a captain. I quote from his own account of his experiences, which appeared in our class "Tecumseh Annual" issue of 1946: "Active service, Navy Department 15 April 1941 to 1 June 1942. Purchased, reconstructed and engined a 2masted schooner named Q-13 for duty Adantic and Caribbean. One trip Florida coast in 1942.

Hospitalized Jacksonville Naval Air August 1942 and transferred to Naval Medical, Bethesda. Surveyed and discharged Bethesda Hospital February 1943. Out-patient 3 months. Examination Master's License June 1943. July-August moved merchant ships Gulf of Mexico. November 1943 Merchant convoy to Glasgow, Scotland and Murmansk, Russia. Missed SCHARNHORST off Norwegian coast near Bear Island. Ten weeks in Murmansk.

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Sec'y, VAdm. Alexander Sharp, USN (Ret.), 6306 Bannockbnm Dr. Bethesda, Md. Eunice M a y Westcott WILLSON

Mrs. Russell Willson, widow of VAdm. RUSSELL WILLSON, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander-in-Chief, USN, during World War II, died on 22 September at the Westvale Nursing Home in Syracuse, N. Y. Following Admiral Willson's death in 1948, Mrs. Willson moved to Venice, Fla. She came to Syracuse 4 years ago to be near her daughter, Mrs. Robert H. Rice, wife of VAdm. Robert H. Rice, USN (Ret.). Survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Thomas D. Cunningham of Newport, R. I., and 5 grandchildren. Mrs. Willson's only son, Lt. Russell Willson, Jr., was killed in an aviation accident in 1945.

Funeral services were held in Annapolis and interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery where her husband and son are buried.

The family suggests that friends wishing to remember Mrs. Willson make a contribution in her name to the Fund For The Future, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass.

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Sec'y, Capt. R. C. Parker, USN (Ret.) 5706 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, Md.

At the Homecoming on 29-30 September our class was not much in evidence, largely because of our 55th anniversary two weeks later. MIKE ROBINSON and RAY FRELLSEN looked in, but BILL BOWDEY was the only "visiting fireman."

A cla.ssmate whose brain capacity would have made him the top graduate of 1907, had the Medical Corps not interposed, is still going strong and bids fair to outlive a lot of our halfbacks and crewmen. LOUIS W. McKEEHAN (CAPT USNR RET) became a scientist whose jobs and achievements include research in physics undr Sir J. J. Thomson in the Cavendish Laboratory of Cambridge, England, and at the Western Electric Engineering Department and Bell Telephone Laboratories.

We bumped into him out in Pearl Harbor during the late misunderstanding with Japan. Louis has been married twice, and has an impressive number of grandchildren plus one great-grandson.

All in all, a mark to shoot at I His home address is now Coronad St., Jamestown, R. I. Suggestion: any classmate who has moved permanently in the last year might give me a memo of it.

CLASS OF 1907's FIFTY-FIFTH REUNION

The Class of 1907's 55th Reunion was held in Annapolis on 12-14 October, and was a great success considering that the average was a litde short of 80—at which age it is quite an undertaking to leave one's television and carpet slippers, and travel anywhere.

To all of the classmates still extant, invitations had been issued early this year, and some 43 replies were received. Abbett, Amsden, Baer, Barleon, Baughman, Bernard, Clark, Coffman, Farquhar, Humphrey, Jacobs, Johnson, Lilley, Mayfield, Pousland, Russell, Schelling, Spencer, Spruance and Starr all sent regrets. Their letters were very heartwarming since they showed an undiminished loyalty to the Navy, the Academy and the Class of 1907.

BEMIS, HEIM and KEPPLER had planned to come, but wre forced later to be absent. Of the local area boys "OLLY" WINDSOR had taken off for Europe, PHIL LAUMAN was in a nursing home in Washington, and IKE GIFFEN was hospitalized in Annapolis just before the reunion began.

Those who showed up, accompanied by their wives, were: Bowdey, Corwin, Crenshaw, Dyer, Frellsen, Hewitt, Howard Mallison, McKeehan, Montgomery, Parker, Read and Robinson. Coming alone were "Deac" Cummings, J. W. W. Cummings, John Hoover and Mike Schuyler; but a balance of sexes was maintained by the welcome presence of Louise Bruce, Eleanor Almy, Polly Slayton and Nancy Torlinski.

The schedule for the reunion ran as follows: on Friday we got setded in Carvel Hall, where all not going home at night had their accommodations. That evening there were cocktails and dinner at Alumni House. On Saturday forenoon we had a class meeting at Ward Hall in the Academy. Nothing earth-shaking was decided, but there was a general discussion of finances and policies. Lunch was grabbed on the fly, so as to catch the bus (commandeered somehow by MIKE ROBINSON) which took us from Carvel Hall to the Stadium where the Navy team beat Cornell handily, 41-0. In the evening there were cocktails and dinner at the Officers' Club.

Sunday forenoon all hands attended Service at the Academy Chapel, in a block of seats reserved for us. Stopping at the Naval Museum we viewed the recently completed bronze of KENT HEWITT. (He swears that he neither instigated nor approved of this distinction; and I believe him!)

There followed a delightful lunch given by Capt. and Mrs. ROBINSON at their home in Wardour.

The records do not show when the last one of us was swept out, CLYDE and his lady could give sighs of relief, and the 55th Reunion was over.

In between functions some of us were always to be found "shooting the breeze" in the lounge at Carvel Hall. Readers of this account will be spared details as to the appearance and recent history of each classmate, wife and widow, since the whole could not be remembered, and there was no time for it through the necessity of writing and mailing it to Shipmate on the morning after the reunion ended.

Suffice to say that although crutches as well as earphones and canes were in evidence, they were no handicap to their users' enjoyment. Old stories were retold and forgotten incidents recalled; and there was perhaps even more talk about sons, daughters and grandchildren, since it is they who represent the future rather than life on the old USS WALLAPALOOSA. S H I P M A T E

Invaluable help was given before and during the reunion by Mike Robinson and by Mrs. Hilding Hall of Annapolis, who planned and took charge of the 2 dinners and otherwise looked after many things which elderly naval officers would have probably bungled.

Sec'y, RAdm. Edward J . Foy, USN (Ret.) Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington 8, D. C. H e l e n HARRIS

A clipping from the Monterey Peninsula Herald ot 27 September, sent me by ARCHER ALLEN, reports the death of Mrs. Helen H.-^RRIS, widow of our highly esteemed classmate CHARLES A. ("SIG") HARRIS, in Carmel Highlands as of that date, following a long period of failing health. The Harrises were old residents of Carmel, long active in its community life. Surviving are 2 nieces and 3 nephews living in Canada.

WILSON. Mention had been made before of the fine collection of material relating to the development of Naval Aviation, including books, correspondence, papers and public speeches covering much of its history, which has been deposited in the Naval Academy Library by EUGENE E. (GENE) WILSON, and is supported by the Class of 1908 Fund, set up by a trust agreement with the Alumni Association in a charter providing for preserving and publishing the material with special emphasis on serving as source material for midshipmen engaged in original research for term papers. He has now added a taped autobiography to serve as a guide for the collection of papers and has made all of the above material available to the Historical Section of Naval Operations together with copies of his four books covering the past 15 years of government-industry relationships in aeronautics. Gene lives on board his yacht SALAR and spends some time each spring and fall at Annapolis, enroute between Connecticut and Florida (his summer and winter bases), assisting the Librarian of the Naval Academy, Professor Vernon D. Tate, in arranging and indexing the collection. Much credit is due to Gene for the time, effort and expense he has put into this project.

SEYMOUR. The middle of September brought me a letter from our "old college chump" PHILIP (SWEDE) SEYMOUR from his home in New Orleans. Being unable to attend, he enclosed 2 rickets to the Homecoming game to be passed along to any I908er needing them. Not being able to locate any such, I presented the tabs to 2 candidates for the Academy who had not as yet seen the place, and who appreciated them very much. With the tickets were newspaper clippings announcing the debut of the Seymours' granddaughter, Margaret Maginnis Seymour, who is to be presented at the coming Carnival Ball and who is a very pretty girl, indeed! She is the daughter of Swede's son, Pat, of whose decease I had not heard until now. Swede is still going strong and is active in an oil-drilling firm with offices in New Orleans.

SMITH. A letter from OSCAR SMITH the middle of August contained a liberal contribution to the Class Fund as well as the welcome news that he and Lou were planning to come through Washington early in October and also taking in Annapolis for the purpose of turning over to the Naval Academy 2 guns left with him by CHINK LEE in 1939. "In 1945," says Oscar, "he spent the whole day before he died in the VIXEN with me talking over his job, and asked me to hold them. So, at long last, they are going to the .Academy for display in Sub-Caliber Rifle Range in Bancroft Hall."

I noted that the Smiths didn't show at either the William and Mary or the Cornell game, but we are still looking forward to seeing them here, where they have so many friends. Believe it or not.

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Detachment, etc., Jack was simply bursting with pride and patriotism. He plans to return to fiis dear Florida in November.

any other Navy. The occasion was my arrival at Bobby Werntz in 1904.

BEARDALL. Their friends always look forward with great pleasure to the annual all too small visits the Beardalls make to Washington; this year the last part of September. They have, for a number of years, trekked up to New England from their home in Florida to check up on their children and grandchildren and stopped over here enroute. This year they took a place in Virginia Beach, where the family came to them. They were here for a few days with their great friend Eleanor JAMES (Mrs. JULES) who gave them a delightful dinner at the Chevy Chase Club. We "pulled" a luncheon for them at the Sulgrave Club to which we asked several of their friends and we were fortunate to be included in other "elbowbending" occasions given for them, which were nice parties for nice guests of honor. Edith is still as pretty as ever, which might be also said of Squidgem with another connotation.

RICHARDSON. A gready appreciated letter recently from DICK RICHARDSON, from his home in Greens Farms, Conn., expressing sorrow for the passing of several of his old friends in the class this past summer. He always maintained a close relationship with GREER DUNCAN, whom he visited last year in Seattle when he heard of Greer's illness. Dick is back home after spending two months in the wilderness of western Montana at his ranch there, recovering from what he terms "a little heart trouble of last March." He apparently is in pretty good shape now and inquired after his friends, mentioning particularly BOB MUNROE. I hear that Bob is still bothered by a bit of emphysema at his home in La Jolla. He has had it for several years, off and on.

EARLE. I have a very interesting and enthusiastic letter from JACK EARLE written from the St. George's Club, Beirut, Lebanon. I detect a bit of homesickness in it, however, from his mention of what a joy it was to meet "a large group of dyed-in-the-wool Americans—members of the Sixth Fleet" there on a visit. The ships were the FoRRESTAL, accompanied by 6 smaller vessels, including a submarine and 2 of the 5 destroyers

PICKERING. Under date of 5 October came the following from JAB PICKERING: "For a 3rd year HERB and Loene STOER invited some of the New England 1908ers for a weekend at Rye Beach, N. H. Those making long trips were billeted at the Stoers' and at an adjacent cottage.

On Saturday evening, 29 September, all hands assembled at the Stoers' for liquid and other refreshments, in the form of an elaborate dinner.

Present were the Cutts, Hunsakers, Pickerings, Staleys, Stewarts, Stoers, Waitings and Hazel Davis. Previous reunions included H. F. D. DAVIS, who was greatly missed. Much reminiscing included STEWART'S remarkable memory of 1908 plebe roll call. On Sunday noon LARRY and Dorothy STEWART entertained the group at a buffet luncheon in their charming colonial house. NICK CARTER was added to the group.

Sunday evening completed celebration with a return engagement at the Stoers'. All of the group seemed in good physical condition, considering their batde with Father Time." On his way back to Key West, SKIP WALLING phoned me to repeat the above and reported himself in good shape.

HOMECOMING

We attended the Homecoming football game and found very few of 1908 there. With us was Eleanor JAMES and the only others we saw were the McKEES and Helen PENN. I heard—as last year—that our class was ably but lonesomely represented at the Homecoming parties of the evening before by Helen Penn! Several in other classes asked me what had become of the 1908 "spirit." At the Cornell game (which was a good one!) the same few were present (less Mrs. Penn). I advise attendance next and future years, as opportunities to greet old friends in our own, as well as other classes, are getting fewer and fewer.

bore the names INGRAM and TURNER, 2 names,

he said, that he would always remember. I regret that space doesn't permit me to quote his letter in full as it was most interesting, especially his description of the party to which he was invited by the Fleet Commander, VAdm. David L. McDonald, on board the FORRESTAL. Arriving on board, the guests were divided up into groups of 6 or 8 and each group assigned a junior officer as guide, who remained with his group the rest of the evening. Jack spoke of his guide as Lt. Eliot, a dedicated, proud and happy flyer. "The Navy could use more such men," he says, to which I say "Amen." The guests were shown all over the working areas of the ship and briefed in the uses of the various planes and equipment.

Very impressed by the drill put on by the Marine

Sec'y, RAdm. Harold C. Train, USN (Ret.) 1 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, Md. Evelyn W o r t h i n g t o n KEESTER

I deeply regret to report that GEORGE KEESTER's wife, Evelyn Worthington Keester, died at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, on 24 August 1962. Funeral services were held at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, with interment in St. Anne's Cemetery.

Evelyn was a native of Annapolis. She was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church, and belonged to the United Daughters of the Confederacy and to the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her husband, a son,

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Professor George B. Keester, Jr., of Buchanan, W. Va., 2 daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Keester Wood and Miss Mary Ellen Keester, both of Annapolis; 5 grandchildren and a brother, Eugene Worthington of Kecoughtan, Va. CLASS LUNCHEON

The first class luncheon of the season was held on 18 September at the Army-Navy Club, Washington, D. C. Ten were present: Bowman, Braisted, Coman, Hustvedt, Ray Jones, Maddox McCauley, Piatt, Robertson and Wright.

Another 1909 grandson has entered the Naval Academy. David Walker, son of Capt. Thomas Jackson Walker, USN, and Mrs. Walker, and grandson of DAVE and Mildred HEDRICK, entered the plebe class this past summer. Captain Walker graduated in the Class of 1939. The mother is the former Katherine Margaret Hedrick.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Bowman of Kensington, Md., have announced the marriage of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Ensign Frederick Hamilton Hauck, USNR, son of Mrs. Philip Frederick of Winchester, Mass., and the late Captain Hauck, USN, on 27 August 1962, in the Naval Academy Chapel. The mother is the farmer Virginia HUSTVEDT, and HUSTY and Irene are the grandparents. The bride was graduated from Sidwell Friends School, Washington, D. C , and Jackson College of Tufts University. The groom was graduated from St. Alban's School, Washington, D. C , and Tufts University.

RAY JONES' wife Louise had a stay in Bethesda Naval Hospital recendy, but has recovered and is back in their home in Naples, Fla. HAROLD C . TRAIN

Sec'y. RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.), 5509 Grove St. Chevy Chase 15, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey O. Thomas 725 West Boulevard, Kokomo, Ind. REINICKE, Commo. FREDERICK G. Rouge is bemoaning the seclusion of 5th Avenue, N. Y., in the summer and on a Sunday. Strange, I have never noticed it. Maybe a visit to the United States would help. He thinks we should try for another Bulletin in 1963. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and who else.''

LUCKEL, Capt. FRANK. Thanks to Frank for the following dope on 2 lost classmates: SMITH, ELWOOD S. Baby of the class, and graduate "in absentia!" New address: 4650 N .

Wilson Ave., Fresno 4, Calif. Been having a tough time since January, surgery in USVA Hospital, and since June in rest home called "Twilight Haven," also in Fresno.

NORTHCUTT, CARLTON A. Pedro spends his winters in Pasadena, and summers in Denver.

One of our busier "coupon clippers."

ROSSELL, Cdr. HENRY E. The Rossells have abandoned the idea of Spain this winer. Are at: 503 Henkel Circle, Winter Park, Fla. MOORE, RAdm. CHARLES J. Son, LCdr. Sumner K. '48, is teaching English to French midshipmen at L'EcoIe Navale, Brest. Certainly a different kind of a job. The Moores with Carolyn DAVIDSON and the LANGWORTHYS represented 1910 at the recent Homecoming. The MERRILLS, Katinka AINWORTH and her son, Gardner (FSO), were at the football game.

GILLIAM, Capt. EDWIN J. Pop says: "Yes, I just chalked up 74 today. But how did you know?

And what's so funny about i t ? " CLAY, Capt. ALFRED T. Henry has been "living it u p " at the Bethesda Hospital, but at time of report (2 October) was about to go home.

MORAN, Capt. T. Tom has been keeping Henry company. Also is about to be discharged.

DICKSON, Cdr. GEORGE L. The new address for George is: 1562 Merion Way, Apt. 36-J, Leisure World, Seal Beach, Calif. Services of 10 medicos and 20 nurses included in the purchase price. See Life of 14 September for insight to his new home. Says he: "I have had everything cut out that might bother me."

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Sec'y, VAdm. R. M. Griffin, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington 8, D. C. S t e v e McCLARAN

Steve McCLAREN, WALTER'S widow, died in Santa Barbara on 7 September from injuries sustained in a fall. Fred Kurfess and Art Rood attended the services there. Later, the graveside services in Arlington were attended by a daughter and son-in-law, other relatives, several classmates of Walter's and their wives, and Washington friends. Steve and Walter (who died in 1948) left 3 children: LCdr. Steven McClaren, USN, and twin daughters.

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CHARLIE McCORD reports the death of his wife, Florence, on 31 July at Oakland, Calif.

They had been married nearly 48 years, and had one daughter. Charlie retired in 1932, but served for 6 years in WW II. BOB and Marion HINCKLEY, who during September joined the select circle of those who have been wedded for 50 years, celebrated the anniversary with a large and attractive party at the Sulgrave Club in Washington. Both Marion and Bob were in fine form and carry their years particularly well.

VINCE and Agnes MEYER came from Richmond for the party. Vince is President of the Musicians Club and head of the Richmond Symphony's Executive Committee, while Agnes is in demand as lecturer for the United Fund Offering.

GEORGE and Annabel McMILLIN assembled available classmates in the Long Beach area at dinner on 19 August at the Naval Station in honor of DWIGHT and Amy CHANDLER. Present were Scott and Gladys McCaughey, Albert and Mattie Lee Mack, Howard and Adelaide Kingman, Eddie and Florence Lapham and Arthur Rood. Unable to attend were the Mohles, on a trip to Canada; Paul Bates, on a tour and last heard of from Venice, and Ted Hammond and Phil Baker, in poor health.

In July, Annabel and George had motored to Seattle to attend the annual meeting of the Prisoner of War group known as "Wainwright's Travelers." The group dined at the Naval Supply Depot, Pier 91, where Bernhard Bieri, Jr., now a Rear Admiral, Supply Corps, is the Commanding Officer.

JOHNNY MEIGS, who had recovered well from a previous heart attack and attended recent class luncheons, including the one on 11 September, has had another severe attack, and is in the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, in critical condition. However, the doctors there reported on 15 October that he was making satisfactory progress toward recovery.

Classmates will be glad to learn that RAYMOND McCLUNG has recovered from the manifold illnesses that beset him earlier in the year. His address now is Hotel Wyndham, 42 West 58th St., New York 19, N . Y. GEORGE and Clara LOWRY spent the summer in Europe. They visited their daughter Ann for a month in Lausanne, Switzerland, and motored for 2 months in France, Germany and Austria.

In August they were back in California.

Ralph Greene Risley, Jr., was married on 29 September in Winnetka, 111., to Sara Foster Glos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert C. W. Glos.

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BILLY HOGG was buried in Arlington on 30 August. He is survived by his widow, Mae.

Another daughter of our class was married recendy. OSSIE OSGOOD writes that his daughter, Laura Wentworth, was married to Alan Fonda McQueen on 13 July at San Gabriel, Calif. The young couple went to Harrison Hot Springs, B. C , and Seattle on their wedding trip. Laura graduated from Stephens College in Missouri and the University of Arizona. The groom graduated from Occidental College. They are now living at 317 Monterey Road in South Pasadena.

The Homecoming Weekend was a great success. Many old shipmates and friends were greeted. Some 3,050 old gratis, wives and widows attended. 'Twas the largest ever held. Our class was represented by: the Weems, Lavenders, Morrisseys. Forts, Denfields, Wentworths, Mary B. Hall, Margaret Hall and the Perlmans.

You will be interested to hear that BENNY PERLMAN and Mrs. Laurice McFarland Howe of Washington were married on 31 August.

Laurice has 3 children and some grandchildren.

The happy pair will live (in the winter at least) at 413 Cleveland Drive, Sarasota, Fla. Mary B. HALL has moved from Bradenton, Fla., to Annapolis. Her new address is Americana Apts., 1055, Apt. 111. She will be near her daughter, Mrs. Robert D. (Betty) Williams, and 3 grandchildren who live at 208 Claude St. You may remember that Midn. John J. Hyland, USN, won the 1912 prize in English," History and Government last June. We have now received a "thank you" letter from John via his great-uncle, RED WHITING. John is Ken Whiting's daughter's son. John reports that the watch has an excellent rate, good enough to use in taking sights. He has been attached to the BAINBRIDGE (DLG (N) 25.). The ship was built in Quincy and is now operating very satisfactorily. He hopes to attend the Nuclear Power School at Bainbridge, then go to Sub School enroute to the Submarine Navy.

Our old friend Red is Chairman of the House Committee of the N. Y. Yatch Club.

RAY WAKEMAN has "settled" for the present at 2650 B.M.E. Alameda in Portiand.

JASPER GROW returned from Michigan about September first. He had gone to that state to join Bea, whose sister was recovering from an operation. Jasper's oldest boy, Dave, is a Naval Aviator in the Pacific. The younger son, Tom, started Junior College about September first. Jasper keeps busy as head of a "People to People" council. He is also Vice President of the Warrington Bank and on the Public Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. He expects to go to Peru shordy on a "People to People" project.

JOHN and Barbara FALGE made a trip East after June Week, largely to see John's brother who was very ill. They had hardly returned home when they were recalled by the seriousness of Ray's illness. Ray died on 19 September and was buried at Arlington. Our deep sympathy to John and Barbara.

GEORGE and Edythe FORT drove north in August and stopped at JOSH VENTNER's and CUYLER TEN EYCK's. George reports both very well. They live across the street from each other.

Both are expecting some repairs this fall but no alterations. The Forts saw BOB ELMER and his wife at Rogers Lake, Lyme, Conn. Two of Bob's sons and their families were there. Joe is a member of the Class of '47. Bob is very well.

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We are looking forward to the arrival (in Annapolis) of ANDY and Miriam ANDERSON. They have been admiring our fall color and visiting their daughter, Ida Louise, in Fort Bennnig where their son-in-law, Lt.Col. John M. Evans, USA, is now stationed.

All for now, unless Andy arrives with more West Coast news before the press deadline on 15 October.

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Corr. Sec'y, Paul D. Sleeper 4545 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington 8. D. C.

JOHN ROY PALMER JOHN ROY PALMER (COMMO USN RET) left us from a sudden heart attack at Annapolis on 29 September. Services were held at USNA Chapel on 2 October, and he was laid to rest in the Academy cemetery on a beautiful hillside looking across the water to the crew headquarters.

He is survived by his widow Emma R., 2 married daughters and several grandchildren. By request flowers were omitted, and a contribution from our class was sent to Children's Hospital, Washington, D. C. Those attending for '13 were the Abbotts, Hills, Jupps, Mrs. P. P. Powell, Nobre Moore's sisters, Edith and Margaret, Helmick, Miller and Sleeper. Afterwards the Hills and Jupps graciously had arranged for all to have refreshments at the Jupps' home. John served a long and meritorious career in the Navy from graduation until he retired 1 September 1947, through both World Wars, and was awarded the Legion of Merit, WW II. He was captain of crew at USNA, but is best remembered by the quotation from 1913's Lueky Bag—"Big in heart as he is in body, here is a most manly man."

THOMAS MACY SHOCK THOMAS MACY SHOCK (R.\DM USN RET) died at his home in Newport, R. I., on 4 October, also from a heart attack. (I received a note from him dated 3 October, at which time he was feeling fine.) Services were held at Trinity Church 8 October, and he was interred in Arlington National Cemetery on 9 October. Tom's wife passed away some time ago, and there were no children. He is survived by his cousin, Mrs. L. R. Campbell, who was at Arlington with her husband, and from '13—Abbott, the Duboses, Helmick, Jupp, Lee, the Powells and Sleeper. Again quoting our Lucky Bag—"Tom is the most genial soul alive." Tom also served honorably through both World Wars, retiring in 1943. He had been awarded DSM (Army), Legion of Merit with Combat V, and 2 Letters of Commendation.

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Since last report, a fine contribution to our Class Fund has been received from FRED DILLINGHAM. Thanks, Fred.

We in D. C. and Annapolis are glad to hear tiiat die THEBAUDS will live at 1838 Connecticut Ave., Washington, D. C , starting about 15 November. Welcome, Thebs.

Our D. C. luncheon 13 December will be combined with Army '13. Come all who can. 1913's Pre-50th Anniversary Reunion at Navy-Southern Cal. game, Los Angeles, 17 November. Today, 13 October, is the last day to send in news for the November Shipmate which is not issued until after this event; but all of us in the East send a big WELL DONE to you all.

DUDLEY writes that he expects to drive to Seatde via Calif, to be with their daughter for Christmas; then to Mexico for their annual visit, returning home 1 April.

GAYHART tells me he has received treatments for "diabetes stabilization" but otherwise, "everything as customary for me, tho 1 hate to have to miss the 1913 Jamboree for and at the NavyS. Cal. game in Los Angeles 17 November."

GRAYSON. "Had to make a rush trip to Kent, Conn., in October and really sorry we didn't have time to stay over in Washington."

"DOUG" JONES. "Gradually getting better; hope I can make the Nov. DC luncheon."

McCAWLEY. "Spent most of September in Southport, Conn., with Ted, Jr., who broke his arm fox hunting. He should be out of cast by middle of Oct. As he lives alone he needed a 'man of all work' to lend a hand."

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{Continued from page 39) NEWELL. "As a graduate of USC '26, will I reform or backslide at the Navy-USC game 17 November? I am delighted that I received invitation from JIM BRENNER for the Navy festivities.

May the best team W\n."

PARMELEE. "Surely regret I can't get to the DC luncheons, much as I would like to be there."

QUINLAN. "Made trip to Seattle Fair and especially enjoyed golf with DOC LEE." RUBLE. "PINKY and Ruth HOARD were in San Francisco and entertained the BRENNERS and Rubles with a delicious luncheon at the St. Francis Hotel here. Later we all adjourned to the Skyroom of the Marine's Memorial Club for reminiscing, etc."

SEIBERT. "Left late September for a visit to the New Hampshire White Mountains. Hope I can get to see Roy Dudley in his home state."

WOODSIDE. "I manage to keep busy, mostly puttering, and have enjoyed the New England summer. Hope to get to Florida for a short trip in November."

I also received cards or short notes from Austin, Ard, Babbitt, Briggs, Clarkson, Clarke, Crisp, Donahue, Dale, Hatch, Hazeltine, Henderson, Hoffman, Hudson, Hunt, Buck Jones, Junkin, Loynachan, Masek, McGuire, Miller, Searles, Thurston, Todd, Venable and White—all send their best to '13ers everywhere.

Before this is published you will receive an "All Hands" bulletin with more about the 1913 get-together on 17 November in Los Angeles—• and more details about our 50th.

My best to you all.

PAUL

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Maury, USN (Ret.) 208 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. West Coast Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. O. O. Kesslns, 842 D Ave., Coronado, Calif.

The 1962 Homecoming Weekend is now recorded in history and I am glad to say that we had a very nice gathering of the class on hand for it, along with several of our attractive widows.

Believe it or not, there were more members of our class present for the occasion than any class senior to our own. The Class of 1917 was the first one to outnumber us. Those present at the reception in Dahlgren Hall and the dinner in the Midshipmen's Mess Hall were: the Beards, Doyles, Maurys, McGuigans and their attractive daughter, Redmans, Royces, Spanagels and Deac Hans. The widows present were Betty Boak, Josephine Ferrell and Liz Jalbert. Most of those just mentioned, and also the CALVERT CAREYs attended the football game the next afternoon with William and Mary. Incidentally, I received a letter from RUSS PERRY shordy before Homecoming Weekend saying that they would be unable to be in Annapolis that weekend due to a business appointment requiring him to be some distance away at that time. JOHNNY HALE and Lucy had planned to come down but he was suffering from some ailment at that time.

After the football game the MAURYs had "Open House" for the gang. Due to a traffic jam Hazel and I did not get back to our abode until the party had been in full swing for about half an hour!

Two weeks after Homecoming the Navy played Cornell and we all witnessed a fine up and coming Navy football team defeat our opponents to the tune of 41 to 0. Classmates present for this were Calvert Carey and his daughter, Jane, the Maurys, Mecums, Spanagels and Deac Hans.

About the middle of September Hazel and I had the pleasure of seeing Martha and BILL LARSON who came by to call and gave us a very interesting account of their recent trip to Tokyo and other places of interest which they had visited.

TO OLD FOURTEEN ONCE MORE! BOB

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Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4U17 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, Md. Asst. Sec'y, LGen. P. A. del Valle, USMC (Ret.), 41 Cornhill St., Annapolis, Md.

CHICK and Rosalie GLOVER visited the Seatde Fair, Victoria, Vancouver, Lake Louise and Banff.

They saw HOKE and Margaret SMITH who gave tnem a splendid tour of Seattle and the Sound.

Chick reports that the U. S. and Canadian countrysides looked good and the people prosperous.

Chick is Executive Director of the Virginia State Fair held during the last week of September.

FRANKIE HUNTOON wants it understood that he intended to visit GROT WOOD on the island of Maui and not Maine. Actually the Huntoons were unable to go because of a strident virus, but are recovering nicely now. They later went to the Seattle Fair and saw Hoke Smith, who they report looks younger than ever. They also had a splendid visit with GEORGE and Georgia OULTON, spending a long weekend with them at their hideaway cabin on the Russian River in the big tree country. Later the Oultons and the Huntoons visited BOBBY and Doris BURNETT in Burlingame. Frankie says that Bobby, George and I, along with BASCOM SMITH and PETE DELVALLE used to sing in a pretty fancy quartet. Although we gargled with some of Bobby's best, none of us could raise our voices above a meaningless croak. We must now concentrate on other indoor sports. Everyone in excellent health. Thanks for a fine letter, Frankie.

Mrs. E. E. HAZLETT—Ibby—is now living at 3 Brandon Rd., Glenn Lenox, Chapel Hill, N. C. Hoke Smith says that too few classmates came to the Seatde Fair. McCrea, Huntoons, Glovers, Woods and the Berkeys and Husseys out of '16 were there. With great civic pride Hoke reports that the Fair will be financially successful and will provide a post Fair Civic Center with many beautiful buildings, including an opera house, playhouse, exhibition hall, sports coliseum, the Space Needle with its restaurant, and a monorail system. Hoke is also involved in the redistricting of the state for better state legislature representation.

I wish I could have gotten out there before the Fair closed. The Secretary and his mate appreciated your letter.

TOM BREED raises the question of a bulletin.

The Sec and his mate are planning for one after the first of the year. So sharpen your pencils and write in to the Class Sec. Photographs and stories will be appreciated. Ted says that HORSE and Peg PENNOYER flew East to see DICK RICHARDS in darkest Maine.

The Ladies Home Destroyer—a paper of the CruDesPac Officers Wives in San Diego—contained the following: "USS

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"The officers of the WEDDERBURN and their ladies enjoyed a steak night party at the Admiral Kidd Club on 24 July. The wardroom presented special gifts to Lt.(jg) and Mrs. W. Rauch, who were married in June; Lt.(jg) and Mrs. Dave Geer, who have a new baby daughter, and LCdr. Bill Broughton, who left the ship this month.

"The WEDDERBURN wives had a lot of fun planning the DesRon 17 luncheon at the Stardust Motel on 19 July. We were very grateful for the fine turnout.

"Lt.(jg) and Mrs. Dave Geer spent a 5-day vacation in July visiting relatives in Los Angeles.

"We welcome Ens. and Mrs. John Windbigler who are temporarily with the WEDDERBURN. John graduated from OCS and will go to engineering school in September."

Best wishes to the ship named after our classmate—WEDDERBURN. The September issue of the local paper in Palos Verdes contains a splendid article about Margaret CHADWICK, Educator. A quote: "The compelling need to serve her community, coupled with the inspiration to lead and the skill to teach, have enriched our peninsula for over 25 years."

1 had the pleasure of dining with Margaret and Joe at their home on the slopes of Palos Verdes.

Very enjoyable. Joe took me for a round of golf on the famous up and down course of Palos Verdes. A go-cart is a necessity, and Joe has become quite proficient in handling these new gasoline buggys. He must have commanded a Navy ship in his past. Many thanks, Joe. During a visit to Coronado I saw many old Navy friends including Adm. R. H. Jackson for whom I served as Flag Lieutenant 37 years ago.

I still serve in that capacity when in (3oronado.

The SKEETER MITCHELLs were away on a fishing safari in Montana. Horse and Peg Pennoyer had a get-together at their home with the CAMPMANs, GODFREYS and Lillian McCORMICK. The Campmans are interested in many local activities, the Godfreys were deep in their son's campaign for Congress, and Lillian was rushing around getting arrangements made for a round the world trip on the PRESIDENT MONROE. Louise REIFSNYDER is going with her. The Pennoyers are in fine shape and Peg looks simply wonderful. She is making a great comeback after a tough operation. Horse looked a litde drawn— I hear that Skeeter has been putting some pretty heavy pressure on him lately on the golf course— but he is still the same old Horse.

Lillian had a nice cocktail party, mostly feminine. General Styer and I received much attention. Happy sailing, Lillian.

I spent the night with KAY and Betty KINNE in La Jolla. They have a very attractive home up on the hill. We went to ARCH and Edith HOWARD'S for cocktails at their lovely home on the beach and all hands had a good time with these fine old friends. Kinne is recovering from a very serious operation of about 6 months ago.

He looked good, and I believe will be younger than ever. La Jolla life is pleasant.

The BILL GRANATs have returned from a European trip with both Helena and Bill looking very well. Bill may have enjoyed the Scandinavian food a bit.

Salud y pesetas RIP

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Sec.-Treas., Capt. E. S. Earnhardt, USN (Ret.), 3900 Calverton Dr., College Heights Estates, Hyattsvllle, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. Leon F. Brown 20 Southgate Avenue Annapolis, Maryland West Coast Sec'y, Cdr. E. F. Cochrane, USN (Ret.), 4315 Avalon Blvd.

San Diego 3, Calif.

JESSE KENWORTHY It is with deep regret that we report the sudden death of JESSE KENWORTHY at the Naval Hospital, San Diego, on 29 September.

Lorna, his widow, and her daughter Leslie were with him at the end. Graveside services were held at the National Cemetery, Ft. Rosecrans, on 3 October. Our heartfelt sympathy to Lorna and Jesse's brother and sisters in their and our great lefts.

It is impossible for me to give you news of the class unless all of you write to me, giving me an account of your wanderings, and news of any members of the class you may have. Thank you.

Homecoming this year was a gala aflair. The Class of '16 was well represented by Johnny Carson, the Berkeys, the Hoovers, the Kitts, the Husseys, the Chaplines (everyone fell in love with the bride), the Earnhardts, Ruth Williams, the Merwins, the Carneys, the Durgins, and Sybil Moon.

Refreshments in Dahlgren and dinner in Bancroft as per usual on Friday evening. Saturday the weather smiled on us and the game was very exciting. After the game the class gathered at the home of yours truly where NINO GREGORY was host. After refreshments and much chit-chat, one by one they wandered off to their homes, hotels, etc. Hope to see more of the class next year.

SHIPMATE

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BUNNY COCHRANE TEX GILLIAM blew into town for a short visit with his son Camp in tow. Camp graduated from SMU sometime ago and now has his Ph.D., is taking on a teaching assignment at Cal-Western U. in San Diego. He is married, has a 9-year-old boy, and is planning to live in the Point Loma area.

POSSUM and Kathleen WEBB took off for the north enroute to the Seattle Fair and Spokane, the pride of Washington's apple country. Their ETR is around the middle of October.

We were glad to welcome COUNT and Polly BERKEY to our area for a look-see. From Count's description of the criss-cross course he steered over the Canadian border enroute from Old Lyme, we suspected that either the Mounties or Federal Marshals were in hot pursuit. Turned out they were just curious tourists.

The August '16-'17ers luncheon ran true to form despite the current "Dog Days," the Pennant Fever, and the Del Mar Races, all of which have demanded no litde attention. With our guests and visiting firemen, 24 climbed aboard the Admiral Kidd Hangout. Those prelims continued to be a major attraction with the fortunate winners: IKE BENNETT, SLEUTH HOLMES and ING KILAND. MERRILL COMSTOCK, unable to win this time, brought JOE ETON along. Joe spent a number of years on the China Station and Japan as representative for the Standard Oil outfit. His talk was interesting. Possum Webb dragged SID HUFF aboard. Sid, a former Lt. USN in WWI, now a retired Col. USA, served with MacArthur in WWII, took a good-natured ribbing and came back with an interesting, though creditable alibi. The welcome mat is out to both of those characters and hope they return soon.

And those visiting firemen! PABLO GOEN of LA; HARRIS LYLE of Sherman Oaks; BO WELLS of Palm Spring, and Count Berkey of Old Lyme, Conn. As per the established custom, each fireman rose to the occasion adding a new wrinkle to our staid gathering. Their addition to the festivities is attested by the lateness of the hour of adjournment. As usual, coming events were discussed—the Navy-So. Cal. game; the Padres, now champs of the PCL, the approach of the annual McFALL invasion which so wonderfully opens our 1963 fracases. And thus another grand session slid in the book. Present, not already cited: Benson, Carrington, Chapline, Cochrane, Emerson, Grassie, Jenkins, Loventhal, McGinnis, Root, Sauer, Warren, and Walter Webb.

Ahora, hasta luego, amigos.

An MSG from RED KEADY in Brussels . . . took off in early September on a combination business-pleasure trip covering Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France and finally Rome. Plans to be home in Woodside around the latter part of October. Red's son Dick is now studying to be a Benedictine Monk and is now at St. Angelo Monastery.

Official word has been received from the ANDY McFALLs. Date of arrival in the San Diego area is now set as 20 January. Will hold forth in the area until the 10th of February. This notice constitutes due warning to all those SD '16-'17ers of what is in store for them.

The San Diego '16-'17ers wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

North Island's colorful Officers' Club was the scene of the September gathering of the 2 classes.

With guests, 16 attended—several of the faithful, MERRILL COMSTOCK and CHIPPO ROGERS, having departed for the Homecoming activities in Annapolis, and our Professors, CHUCK EMERSON and JACK TERHUNE, busily engaged in N O V E M B E R ,

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their education activities at State College. What the assemblage lost in numbers was certainly gained in the competition in the Prelims. And our winners: Count Grassie, Amos Root, Sleuth Holmes, George Chapline and Vince Godfrey '15, a guest who wanted to show his skill in that 21 game. Also among the guests. Jack Gray '17, down from Los Angeles visiting PHIL WARiUiN. Jack managed to avoid the "prize" after getting into the play-off.

Vince Godfrey, guest of B. COCHRANE, is busily engaged in tennis instruction at the Del Coronado Hotel. Also of interest, Vince's son, William C. '43, is a candidate for Congress in the coming election. We were pleased to have FRED HAEBERLE with us. Fred, as you know, is having a batde recovering from a fracture of the arm and hand, but is making good progress.

Faye, Fred's cheerful and capable mate, had an unfortunate accident which put her in the hospital for a time, but is now home well along the road to recovery, for which we are all most thankful.

After luncheon our guests were formally greeted and in turn "rose" to the occasion. We hope that they will return to our midst any time they can make it. All hands commented on the excellent food and efficient service, for which we thank the manager and his capable staff. And that, gende readers, winds up another very pleasant and eventful gathering. Those not already cited who attended were: Bateman, Herndon, Loventhal, McGinnis, Sauer and Walter Webb.

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OCTOBER

We got away to a fine start with dinner at the Officers' Mess followed by luncheon there on Saturday, then off to Cornell game in buses. The team played much better than in 3 previous games.

Following the game a number stopped by 248 to kill time until dinner at Carvel. Seen at times and at most events were: the Austins, Bartholdis, Bradys, Calhouns, Comstocks, Davises, Deans, Len Doughty, Dunwoodys, Elys, Fahrions, Failings, Forshews, Gales, Nino Gregory, Hot Hanafee, Headlees, Hefernans, Hoovers, Kellys, Ludlows, Andy McKeer, Ned Marbourg, Nobles, Parks, Porters, Richmonds, Rogers (Chippo), Rogers (Tex), Smalls, Frankie Spellman, Stones, Stumps and the Wells. Also Adelaide Fullinwider, Betty Murphy and Elise Skylstead.

After Chapel Sunday most of the class came around to 248 for coffee and hot dogs—or what have you—and made merry. Fats and Clare Mecum ('14) were, happily enough, discovered in the garden about this time, and were added joy to all their friends in '17. And so went another milestone.

Your classmates hereabouts are most appreciative of the fact that we had so many from the West Coast. The Bartholdis, Comstocks, Fahrions, Ned Marbourg, Richmonds, Chippo Rogers, Hoovers and Bo A'.'ellses. All went well and thanks go to CHUCK KELLY for helping your yeoman with the arrangements.

With love and good cheer to all of Seventeen,

Hasta luego, amigos.

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Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 Kine George St., Annapolis, Md.

GEORGE W I L C O X MclVER

It is with great sadness that Georgie's passing is announced. He left us on 9 September. George was our youngest and one of our very brightest.

He was always keeping some of the football teams sad. He resigned in 1922 and became a C.P.A. with Lykran S. Ross Brothers and Montgomery, where he quickly became an officer. He was a brilliant accountant. He retired in the late '40s.

We bid him an affectionate farewell, and as the oldest to the youngest, and having known him all his life, it is particularly poignant to your yeoman to have to write it.

ARTHUR THOMAS M O E N

It is with great regret that Art's passing is noted. Though he left us for P.G. work with '18, because of academic battles, he left many devoted and lifelong friends in '17.

SPIKE and Kay FAHRION have been touring the East (which we wish they hadn't left in the first place—we Easterners, that is).

JACK

The marriage of Suzanne Christensen, daughter of the late LCdr. RALPH SKYLSTEAD, USN, and Mrs. Skylstead, to John Nosworthy, son of Arthur T. Nosworthy and the late Mrs. Nosworthy, took place on 28 July in The Reformed Church in Bronxville, N. Y. The bride, widow of Viggo Christensen, attended Cornell University. Mr. Nosworthy, president of the Bronx Savings Bank in New York City, is an alumni of Rutgers.

The couple will live in Greenwich, Conn.

Sec'y, RAdm. E. E. DuvaU, USN (Ret.) Apt. 755-B, The Westchester Washington 16, D. C. ARTHUR THOMAS M O E N

We were shocked and saddened to learn that our esteemed classmate RAdm. ARTHUR THOMAS MOEN had passed away on 1 September at his home 287/z Granada Ave., Long Beach 3, Calif., where he resided since his retirement in 1948. He is survived by his widow, Florence McCook Moen, a son, John Thomas Moen of Garden City, Calif., a daughter, Mrs. R. B. (Mary) Goethals of Glendale, Calif., and 10 grandchildren.

We are sorry to report the loss of a wellcherished friend.

HOMECOMING

It seemed as though the following were here: Adelaide Fullinwider and Elise Skylstead—that was important—also the Calhouns, Collins, Comstocks, Len Doughty, Forshews, Fahrions, Nino Gregory, Headlees, Kellys, Nobles, Smalls, Chippo Rogers, B. Wells—at least that's all your reporter saw at 248 after we got Mary out of the game.

Somehow we can handle William—but oh, that Mary! And if they had put the other Mary, who was breaking up our line, instead of William on that pony—and in the same costume—we would have lost.

It was also a great pleasure to see along with the class, Anna Gilmore, the Bernhard Bieris, the Langworthys, Maggie Ross ('08) and the Kelly Beards, Calvert Careys, T. Douglas and Dutch Spanagels ably representing '14. The Billik Whelchels represented youth—and well.

REUNION

On three beautiful sunshiny days with the Naval Academy looking its best in its superb setting alongside the Severn, the class held its 45th Reunion numbering 82, counting classmates and wives, who gathered to strengthen the bonds of friendship and to enjoy the various events over Homecoming Weekend. Those attending were: the Alexanders, Ballentines, Barringers, Bledsoes, Cooks, Dorothy Cummins, Don and Cess Curtis, Domers, Duvall, Flynns, Fowlers, the Frances, Gambles, Wanetta Gambrill, Gibbs, Gibsons, Hoffmans, James D. and Dorothy Jacobs, Kendalls, Kennedy, Kidds, Lambs, Lovettes, Malones, Mary McCartin, Joe Marshall, Henry McCown, McDowells, Mittens, the Nichols, Riggs, E. C. Rogers, the John W. Rogers, John Sullivan, Styers, Taylors^ Thornhills, Tomlinsons, Von Hasselns, W. C. Wades, Warlicks, Jimmy Whitfield, Wiebers, Hazel Wilson, Wrights, and the Wunchs.

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There being no business meeting on our agenda, this reunion was purely a social affair and the first event on Friday was "signing in" at Alumni House where tags were provided on which one's name and class could be prominently displayed on coat lapels. These tags were very helpful, enabling one to go up to a classmate or shipmate, and, after taking a quick look at the name, say: 'Hello, Bill, you haven't changed a bit; I'd know you anywhere!" Late that afternoon the Naval Academy and Alumni Association authorities staged their usual gigantic reception in Dahlgren Hall, followed by dinner in the Mess Hall. These affairs brought together almost everyone in the Navy that you had ever known or heard of, and the greeting, chatting, reminiscing which resulted raised the noise level to the balcony where a drummer and two men playing fifes could barely make their music heard as they sounded the first call to dinner; it really took a bugler sounding "mess gear" to start us in to dinner. In the Mess Hall there were several tables set aside for us.

During dinner, as we looked down the long rows of diners, we noted that some of the highernumbered classes, in bursts of gaiety and exuberance, had hoisted their tables almost to the rafters, with some attractive lady standing in the center.

If we had entertained any thought of emulating our younger alumni in a similar feat of strength, that thought passed quickly; it is barely possible that we have missed "too many boats."

Saturday evening was the occasion of our Class Dinner. FIN FRANCE had reserved the Tarawa Room at the Officers' Club well in advance, and it was there we gathered for cocktails and dinner.

The Club was most helpful in providing a private bar, well-arranged tables decorated with yellow chrysanthemums, and a snappy 4-piece orchestra.

There were no formal speeches but several rose to make "a few remarks" which were not recorded. The filets were tender, conversation sparkled, and everyone seemed to have a good time! Afterwards the room was cleared for dancing, and as we swung our parmers we were sure that our departed dancing teacher. Professor Bell, was lurking somewhere in the shadows with arms outstretched, l)eating out the cadence with his well-remembered "BUMM DRIP DRIP, BUM DRIP DRIP" and muttering to himself: "There ain't that man living as can pass me on the ballroom floor."

On Sunday many of the class attended Chapel where pews marked with ribbons, chrysanthemums and class numerals were set aside for us; the Chaplain was kind enough to say that we were a young-looking class. After Chapel we were guests of Fin and Ruth France for buffet luncheon at their attractive home overlooking Ridout Creek.

This delightful affair marked the finale of our 45th Reunion and all hands took their leave hoping, the good Lord willing, to see each other again at the 50th, if not before.

Of those who could not make the reunion, we think first of VINCE MURPHY, Chairman of our Class Executive Committee, who is recuperating from an operation; we are happy to report that he is getting along nicely.

The following bits of news were gleaned from responses to our Reunion bulletins: The TOMLINSONS wintered near Manzanillo, Mex., which Tommy told us was a "garden spot" (wonderful for deep sea fishing) and where the WARLICKS came down from Guadalajara for a visit. Young Tomlinson graduated from Missouri Academy in May and entered U. of Arkansas in September. In November, Tom and Margie expect to return to Manzanillo.

Rachel HERBST wrote that H. R. was recovering from a stroke; FRANK and Mrs. DODGE are traveling in Greece, Italy, Switzerland and England and hope to get to next year's Homecoming. Phyllis KIDDER wrote from Long Beach where her 2 daughters live—she has 5 grandchildren. DON CURTIS reported that he attended the POW reunion in Seattle in July and 44

took in the Fair. GORDON SHERWOOD says anyone coming to the Fair give him a ring, especially if in need of quarters. HANK STAILEY retired from hospital management in May 1960— have taken a 6-month tour of the world. Madelon VOSBURY reports that BINK is just back from a cataract operation both eyes; VINCE MURPHY resigned his po-ition as Executive Vice President of the Navy Relief Society as of 1 September. In August LEON LOVETTE was decorated and given citation of order of "Merite Combattant," grade of "Chevalier," by M. Raymond Triboulet, Minister of Veterans Affairs of France, at the 63rd VFW Convention at Minneapolis.

STANLEY JUPP, a school teacher, could not get away, but generously sent a check to defray expenses (widows' dinner checks). Thank you, Jupp. Reggie reports that Cdr. H. E. THORNHILL, Jr., USN, had just reported to Naval War College, Newport. DICK RICHARDSON retired from General Dynamics on I February last and is now Director of the Advanced "Technology Center of the Electric Autolite Co. at Palo Alto.

He is now living at 245 Waverly St., Menlo Park, Calif. JOHN SULLIVAN begins his 14th year as Associate Professor of Physics at Villanova. ROSS and Betty WHITEMARSH visited his sister in Seatde during September and so were unable to attend our reunion. HARRY HOFFMAN reports that he has 2 daughters and 6 grandsons. HOWARD GAMBLE has grandson David M. Walker, USNA '66.

In view of an extended visit to South America, E. H. and Annice PRICE could not make our reunion. GEORGE H. MILLS writes that his eyesight is very limited following 3 vascular collapses. The CLEEMAN WITHERS lost their boy about 5 years ago to cancer, but wrote "our 2 daughters have supplied us with 7 grandchildren, 4 gals and 3 buckaroos." ARTHUR S. ADAMS retired from the American Council of Education in July and is presently in Salzburg, Austria, where he is President of the Salzburg Seminar in American Studies. Peggy MACKLIN, lOth General Dispensary, APO 757, c/o P.M., New York, sent her best to everyone. The GIN STYERS have just returned from their annual salmon fishing trip to Campbell Island, Vancouver, BC, which they extended to include Kamaloops, BC, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper National Park in Alberta.

A. B. CRAIG had a nice visit with Jim Conover '17 at his home in Mexico City.

Margaret HABRYL writes tiiat HABBY is bedridden with rheumatoid arthritis—both send their best. From TED GIBBS: "Yacht GLEN BURNIE anchored Annapolis Harbor. This cold, dry summer has been one of the best in the Chesapeake: black howling afternoon squalls were seemingly off limits, easy on sails and sailors. After the class get-together we head the 'Terra of the Seas' for Florida and thence to the West Indies for the winter. Could use a couple of experienced hands if industrious and reasonably sober." W. R. NICHOLS and Dorothy have a new Airstream travel trailer, 22 ft. long, self-contained, and are having a wonderful time. VON HASSELN and Grace have 13 grandchildren. Is this a class record ?

BALDWIN WILLIAMS FOOTE tells of his fishing in the Canadian Lakes of B. C. last month.

LLOYD CLIFFORD wrote from Berkeley where he is teaching in the Mechanical Engineering Department. CASSIUS STYLES reports "much illness." GORDON and Doris ROWE were sorry to miss the reunion but with son Roger graduating from MIT in June, a 2nd trip East was out of the question for them. DUTCH and Olive WESTFALL regretted missing our celebration and wrote: "Our deepest affection and respects to all."

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Sec'y. RAdm. R. A. Dierdortf, USN (Ret.) 34 Randall St., Annapolis, Md.

J O H N LEEPER REYNOLDS

JOHN REYNOLDS died in his' sleep at his home in Luxembourg on Sunday, 23 September.

Services were held there on Monday followed by cremation in Strassbourg, Germany. Ted writes that "the urn is resting in John's beloved camphorwood chest draped with the flag which the American Ambassador gave to cover the casket." Interment will follow in Arlington.

John, a genial Alabama-born class favorite, was one of the 12 ordered to Sub School upon graduation, then to the old K-boat bases at Key West.

In them he made the famous recruiting cruise up the Mississippi in 1919. After more subs in Hawaii he went to the NEVADA. Ted writes that she made a goodwill cruise to Rio and that John "never stopped talking about their lemon pies."

After a tour in the Hydrographic Office, Savannah, Ga., he spent three years in China station. Returning to the States about '30, he went to Raleigh, N. C , recruiting. Ted writes: "After that he went to the NITRO as Exec in 1933, during which tour he courted me (again) in New York. In 1935 he went to the MISSISSIPPI as Communicator and we were married 15 April 1935."

In 1936-39 he was Aide to RAdm. Orin G. Murfin, Com 14 at Pearl Harbor, then was ordered to the ARKANSAS based at Norfolk.

In the summer of '40 he went to the Bureau of Navigation as Director of Welfare with one Chief Yeoman as aide. His section "exploded" to some 900 during WW II. Finally in 1943 he "escaped" to the Attack Transport ELMORE and the Pacific, including Okinawa. After the war he decommissioned her at New Orleans. He and Ted went to Pearl again as they expected to make their home there. John retired at his own request on 1 January 1947.

A seemingly attractive offer as Director of the New York University Bellevue Medical Center lured them back to New York, Ted writes. "Politics reared its ugly head and he left." After a brief tour with the First Boston Corp. in December '50, General William H. Draper, John's opposite number in Washington, now a Trustee of the then bankrupt Long Island RR, offered him the Treasurership thereof. John spent 4 happy years there until the road was solvent again in '54.

He then had brokerage tours with Savard and Hart, and Penington, Colket and Co., finally managing their Pikesville, Md., branch. During the Reynolds' New York time, John was Vestryman, then Senior Warden of the Church of the Incarnation. He belonged to the University Club, the Garden City (Country Club, and in Baltimore to the Hillendale Country Club. Honors included Membership in the Treasury Division, Association of American Railroads.

In 1960 Ted's brother-in-law. President for the European branch of North American Van Lines, persuaded him to come to their Luxembourg headquarters as Comptroller. In Luxembourg he was also Assistant Chairman of the English Speaking Protestant Community.

John had had a severe coronary, 10 July 1961, but seemingly had fully recovered. He was a fine classmate and friend. We offer our deep and sincere sympathy to Ted. Favored by perfect weather, this year's Homecoming was well attended. The only activity in which / could participate was Nell STEVENS' delightful "at home" after the game on Saturday.

GEORGE DYER reports a goodly contingent and pleasant time at Friday's Dahlgren reception and subsequent Mess Hall dinner. From personal sightings and agents' reports, the following attended at least some of the functions: Miriam Bryant, the Callaghans, Cochrans, Coneys, and Maud Chrichton; the Demarests, Dyers, Dierdorffs and Finks; the Greers, Jean Herrmann, Jennings, Jones S H I P M A T E

and Lambs; the McGurls, Elizabeth Metzel, Jack and Lillian Redman (from San Francisco) and the Rochesters; the Schaeffers, Setdes, Nell Stevens, Sophie Thompson Smith with Don, '21, and the Steins, the Tarbuttons, Duke and Mary Whittaker, the Willenbuchers and the Wynkoops.

1919's Memorial hand rails flanking the Alumni House steps leading to the garden were completed shortly before Homecoming. They were done by Mr. Carroll M. Elder whose "Forge and Anvil" shop is near Easton, Md. The rails are another example of Mr. Elder's award-winning craftsmanship in iron. Admiral Jerauld Wright '18, President of the Alumni Association, wrote to GEORGE DYER, on 27 September: "Please express to the Class of 1919 the sincere appreciation of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association for the excellent hand rails on the patio steps of the Alumni House which were donated by the class.

"The hand rails are most decorative as well as functional, and will greatly enhance the attractiveness of the patio. The Alumni Association's thanks are extended to the class for this valuable contribution—an outstanding success."

George Dyer and I were both discharged on 26 September from Crabtown's excellent Naval Hospital. During the week George was there for a hernia operation, we had adjoining rooms, a very pleasant arrangement. On 30 September he read the Lesson in Chapel for Homecoming Sunday, bless him. We're both feeling fine and minding the medicos so we'll be ready for the 45-year reunion, 10-12 May 1963. Dulany and I surely appreciate the many cards, letters and visits from '19ers and other friends. These were better than a barrel of pills.

DEAN and Anne FRANCIS have moved from Chicago to Florida. Their new address is The Imperial House, 4500 South Country Rd., South Palm Beach.

CHUCK HUNT, a 33rd Degree "Coronary Club" member (he's had 2), starts his cheery 22 August letter: "What are you trying to prove anyhow? I hope it's not a case of 'I can do anything you do better.' Our club is one organization we're NOT trying to enlarge. Not that I want to be exclusive or keep the riffraff out but because small organizations are easier to run. Try acting like a dog who's been hit by an automobile. Stay away from the damn things!"

He then tells of TOM and Ransom WYNKOOP's San Diego visit and cites current Hunt grandparent statistics ( 8 ) . Tells also that son Charles B., Jr., who has been in the nuclear sub ABRAHAM LINCOLN, has just been married

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detailed as an Instructor at the Navy's Nuclear School, Arco, Idaho.

Chuck included an interesting clipping from the L. A. Times in which he and Kay announced the engagement of their pretty Virginia to William Reed Richardson of Chula Vista, Calif. He adds: "Virginia will complete her 4 years at Dominican (San Rafael) in January, then go to school at S. D. State for another year to get her teaching credentials. Reed is a tall, redheaded Scot whom we like very much and apparendy Virginia does too."

TUBBY READ'S good letter of 7 September was from Monterey, Calif., where son-in-law, Lt. James Allen Evans '56, is at the P. G. School. He married Petra Read, and Grandpa and Grandma Read were visiting them and their children. Tubby reports that he and Nan had a very pleasant trip west via Maine, the Canadian Rockies and the Seattle Fair. They plan on a trip to Japan via MSTS. From there they hope to fly to Thailand for a visit with daughter Leila, her husband James Allen Dickey '56 (LT SC) and their children.

GENERAL LEE's encouraging letter of 10 October reports that Amy continues her good progress after joining the "Club" in September '61. Their son Paul G., who teaches at Chadwick School, Palos Verdes, Calif., his wife, Joan Nelson Lee, and their son, Doug, spent 9 weeks with the Lees this summer while P. G. had a fellowship in history at Stanford. General adds: "Haven't done much in my shop this summer, but have a full schedule for the rest of the year. Am also designing a mountain house for Russ (twin brother) which will be built next spring."

BEANY and Irene ADAMS are in Washington —4000 Cathedral, N.W.—for a few months between summer and winter seminars at the Salzburg Seminar for American Studies of which Beany is president.

FREDDIE BELTZ's cheery card and note of 5 October advises me to: "Ameliorate! Secure from 'gold-bricking* and guzzling that ' T . L . C that Dulany so graciously is showering you with.

The Beltz clan now has 8 grandchildren—Eleanor just presented us with her 5th, a boy. All is quiet along the bayou. Sara has the situation well in hand."

Saw Howard Gamble recendy. He was with us a few months in 1915. then bilged physically and went in the Army. Tells mc that HE, not MUIR, is on the far right end of our plebe football team picture in the August 1961 Shipmate. He also tells me that the unknown coach (in iron hat) was our old friend Carlos Cusachs. Howard is a

realtor in Eustis, Fla. In the picture is that KEN MUIR, whom we captioned Gamble?

DAN McGURL's letter of 15 October carries the good news that he and Helen have already written for reservations at the Maryland Treadway Inn for our 45th, 10-12 May 1963. It is excellent, and I have good reports on Charterhouse and Howard Johnson Motels (with good restaurants) on Route 50. Tubby Read had agreed to be Special Treasurer for the Reunion, starting 1 March.

But it would be well for those planning definitely to attend to make their own reservations early, preferably with a small deposit.

Dan writes: "I am still attached to Spring Garden Institute with a rather light schedule— I see LOGAN RAMSEY frequentiy, but other classmates, ED FRIEDMAN, SCOTT LAMB, LUKE GRANT and RALPH HUNGERFORD at very infrequent intervals."

Sec'y, Capt. John F. Crowe, Jr., USN (Ret.), 4431 Volta PL, N.W. Washington 7, D. C. J O H N HENRY

FEATHERSTON

JOHN HENRY FEATHERSTON died 22 August at Charlottesville, Va., as the result of a heart attack. He had had a heart condition ever since he was in New Guinea in WW II so his last 10 years were quiet ones. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.

After graduation Red received a commission in the Marine Corps which he resigned in August 1921. He was then commissioned in the regular Army. Following a career in the Army, he retired as a Colonel. During World War II he served on the War Department General Staff and later commanded the 33rd Anti-aircraft Artillery Group in New Guinea. After the war he was Deputy Director of Lend Lease, (Commanding Officer of the Virginia Military District, Richmond, and Military Attache to Ecuador. His eldest son, Capt.

John H. Featherston, Jr., USMA '43, 17tii Airborne Division, was killed in action in Germany 24 March 1945.

Red was very loyal to the Navy and proud of the fact that two of his sons graduated from the Naval Academy. However, he always had a hankering for the Army. He was an efficient officer of high integrity who would do anything to help a friend.

Red is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret Hunter Featherston, 3 sons, LCxlr. Frank H. Featherston. USNA '50, of Monterey, Calif., 1/Lt., USMC, Robert K. Featherston, USNA '58, of Parris Island, S. C , and Edward W. Feathers-

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ton, a student at the Medical College of Virginia; also 3 grandchildren and 3 sisters. The class extends deepest sympathy to them in their bereavement.

W I L L I A M JOHNSTON STROTHER, JR.

JOHNNIE STROTHER passed away on 15 May at San Mateo; interment was at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Francisco, on 17 May. He had been under treatment for sometime at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital for cancer.

Johnnie was a very engaging personality, one who was always on the go as a midshipman and young officer, one who loved the Navy. He spent a lot of time in destroyers early in his career.

He later was attached to the QUINCY and then was an instructor of steam at the Naval Academy; this was followed by a tour as gunnery officer of the HOUSTON and then to Pearl Harbor as Aide to the Commandant, Admiral Murfin; he was Assistant Captain of the Yard under Admiral Block at the time of the Japanese attack. He then returned to San Francisco as Convoy Commander.

Johnnie is survived by his widow who lives at 720 41st St., Apt. 14, San Francisco, a son, W. J. Strother, III, a daughter, Mrs. Louise Figone, Belmont, Calif., and 5 grandchildren. The class extends heartfelt sympathy to them in their bereavement.

Betty GALBRAITH

I regret to report that BILL wife, Betty, passed away on 20 very brief illness at the San Diego Services were private, followed by class extends heartfelt sympathy loss.

GALBRAITH's August after a Naval Hospital. cremation. The to Bill in his

Following the Homecoming game PAUL and Emily HEINEMAN again held a most enjoyable Open House for classmates and their wives at their beautiful home, "Bonita," 343 Dewey Drive.

About 80 were present. Food and drink were plentiful, providing concrete evidence of Emily's hard work and imagination in getting ready for it. We cannot thank Emily and Paul too much for throwing this most delightful party and giving us the opportunity of seeing classmates, wives and friends whose paths seldom cross. Among those present were the Erik Andersons, Bergesens, Christmases, Cowdreys, Crowes, Curts, Daggetts, Doeringers, DeWeeses, Artie Doyles, Bo Downes, Fahrneys, Goggins, Greers, Hauqens, Hawkins, Red Hepburn, Korns, Lees, Lyons, Mansfields, Martins, Maxwells, Nancy Gearing.

Also, Markells, Millers, Moses, Milbeckers, Osbornes, Pattersons, Pop Perrys, Shopes, Swansons, Wachders, Hugh Taylors, Wap Thompson, Wheylands, Whelchels, Wilkes, Barbara Curtis, Faye Hobbs and Fran Sickel.

The Homecoming reception in the Armory followed by dinner in the Mess Hall again went off smoothly, and we are indebted to the staff of the Alumni Association for the excellent arrangements.

All hands had an opportunity to see old shipmates and friends from other classes, and the ladies also renewed old friendships. Most of those listed above as attending the Heinemans' party were present at the Friday night reception and dinner.

The following 20 classmates attended the class luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on 31 August: Bassett, Browder, Christmas, Crowe, Fred Cunningham, Daggett, Dettmann, Greer, Hitchcock, Holsinger, Korns, Lyon, Martin, Mead, Nibecker, Osborn, Page, Stevens, Wachder and Wilkerson.

The class luncheon is held on the last Friday of the month except in September when it conflicts with Homecoming. Classmates from out of town, please schedule your visits to the Washington area with this in mind.

WEDDINGS

ARTIE and Jamie DOYLE's daughter, Jamie Laura, was married to Lt.(jg) Flaye Maxwell Hammond, III, USN, on 18 August at Christ Church, Pensacola, Fla. Laurie attended Duke for 46

two years, then later graduated from Florida State University.

The bridegroom is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and transferred to the Navy in January of this year. He took his indoctrination at Pensacola and received his Navy wings last June after qualifying aboard the ANTIETAM. Artie's old friend, RAdm. Magruder Turtle, Chief of Basic Training, permitted Laurie to pin them on. Lt. Hammond, who has Air Force Wings and a navigator's badge, has also qualified as a paratrooper (Army). He is an instructor in a jet gunnery squadron at Sherman Field, Pensacola, and has orders to Jacksonville.

Miss Carolyn Buracker, daughter of the BILLY BURACKERs of Winchester, Mass., was married in New York on 15 September to Christopher Robin Amussen, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith Amussen of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Amussen was graduated from Mt. Holyoke College, and is with the Houghton Mifflin Company in New York. Mr. Amussen, an alumnus of Haverford College, is an associate of The Book Press there.

In answer to my plea for news, ALLAN BLACKLEDGE has come through with the dope.

After retiring from the Navy in 1950, he came to Houston and became associated with Cameron Iron Works, a world-wide company in oil field specialties and steel forgings. Blackie has now retired for the 2nd time, and really has things organized. His 3 daughters are happily married.

(The high point in this period was the NavyRice game in the Cotton Bowl in 1958 when one of the twins, Penny, was the Cotton Bowl Queen and the other one, Patti, was the Navy Queen—and Navy won.) Blackie reports that the financial results from this game are really what permitted him to retire for the 2nd time. His older son, Mike, is a 1st classman and Company Commander at the Naval Academy, and Blackie opines we may find it difficult to understand that he has consistently starred in all subjects.

His 2nd son, Pete, 15, is attending high school in Houston. Blackie did plan things well in that Mrs. Blackledge, Missy, took time out to acquire a Master's degree at Rice University and is now teaching Spanish and German in one of Houston's high schools. This leaves Blackie available for active membership in the "National Society of Girl Watchers." As Houston has recendy become the Space O u t e r of the world it is probable that classmates will pass through from time to time.

The Alumni there meet the 1st Tuesday of each month, and Blackie would be very happy to hear from any who may be in or through Houston.

SPIV and Louise CUNNINGHAM showed up from Memphis at the Doyle wedding and looked great.

DINTY TAGUE, who is still teaching at Purdue, was in Pensacola on a visit and the local contingent endeavored to persuade him to settle there.

Artie and Jamie Doyle's youngest son, Wright, won a 4-year Morehead scholarship to the University of North Carolina. During the summer he went on a 6-week tour of Europe after graduating from Episcopal High in Alexandria, Va. Apparendy only a few of us can be lucky in this world; Wright found himself in the company of 24 college girls and a 21-year-old male tour director. "Put it in caps, Dad," he wrote, "it's a blast!" On his return to the states he went on a 10-day trip in the Great Smokies with 5 boys, which shows one can take the lovelies only so long.

The BILL SWANSTONs have recently moved from the Eastern Shore to Anne Arundel Estates, Annapolis. We hope Bill will be a regular attendant at our monthly class lunches.

We were very glad to see HUGH TAYLOR at the Homecoming reception and at the HEINEMANs' party. Hugh's friends will be glad to know that he has made such a good recovery.

A note from ROYAL ABBOTT of Gilroy, Calif., indicates that after retiring from the Navy

he became a farmer specializing in raising apricots and prunes for Sunsweet and Cal-can. This has been a healthy and quite profitable business, enough, in fact, for him to retire again. Now the Abbotts spend a lot of time in church work, specializing in activities for underprivileged people; they have also begun to travel a bit.

BILLY BURACKER of Winchester, Mass., retired after 14 years of business and keeps busy gardening, playing golf and participating in civic affairs. The Burackers' 2 daughters live in New York—Dorothy Ladd Bigham, a busy housewife with 3 small boys, and their 2nd daughter Carolyn, whose wedding is reported above, has also been employed in New York.

A note from CHALK CHALKLEY gives the news that he expects to attend the Army-Navy game. Chalk is busily engaged in trying to keep rice in the export trade, and along with other rice farmers still hopes to get as far away from control programs as possible in this day of government controls and foreign government food controls. Chalk remarked that their problems are just about as complicated as the old "Elements of Mechanism" or Hydro Mechanics.

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Sec'y, RAdm. Floyd F. Ferris, USN (Ret.) 4201 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Apt. 414W Washington 16, D. C.

BURTON GAY LAKE

BURTON G. LAKE died suddenly of a heart attack in his apartment in the River Towers, Belle Haven, near Alexandria, Va., on Tuesday, 16 October. He was buried with full military honors in Arlington on Monday, 22 October, with members of his family, classmates and several old friends and shipmates attending.

Burt's wife, Jane, whom he married in 1946, died last June. His health had been failing since.

They had lived in Olympia, Wash., while Burt was Assistant Civil Defense Director of that state after his retirement. Later they lived in California before going to Florida last year. Since July he lived in Alexandria.

Burt was a longtime submariner, commanding a division in the North Pacific early in World War II. He then joined the staff of the Seventh Amphibious Force and planned its many operations along the New Guinea coast, Leyte, Lingayen Bay and Borneo. He was a member of the faculty of the Armed Forces Staff College from 1947 to 1950. He had been awarded the Silver Star and Legion of Merit and was the holder of three patents and at the time of his death was obtaining a fourth.

He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Wm. H. McGee of Texarkana, Texas, and two other daughters in California, by a brother and two sisters from his home state of New York.

Ruth Elizabeth McSHANE

It is with much regret that we learned of the death of Ruth Elizabeth McSHANE, wife of VAdm. RALPH E. McSHANE, USN (Ret.), and mother of Clinton L. Daggett. She died at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Bethesda, on 16 September.

Renresenting '21 at the graveside services in Arlington National Cemetery on 19 September were: Jimmy Hamilton and Richmond Kelly. As an expression of sympathy, the class made a contribution to the Navy Relief Society.

The August class luncheon was well attended for a late summer get-together. Present were: L. A. Brown, Joe Bolger, Oz Colclough, Alphabet Davis, Homer Eimers, Floyd Ferris, Fully Fullinwider, Emma Giles, Jimmy Hamilton, Ralph Hunt, Tom Kelly, Mac McCullum, Wayne McDowell, Ralph McShane, Paul Pihl, Al Smith.

Don Smith, Pinky Thorp, John Waters and Tommy Watties.

At the September luncheon were: Barbaro, Bowman, L. A. Brown, McDowell, Eimers—and S H I P M A T E

just to keep the record straight, Eimers, Dudley and Jim Hamilton were inadvertently left off the list of those at the July class luncheon—Gerry Fauth, Ferris, Gallery, Giles, Bob Greenwald, Hamilton, Jamison, Andy Lawton, Loker, Johnny Pixton, Purves, Sherwood Smith, Thorp and Watties.

Seen at the Homecoming reception in Dahlgren Hall under the '21 designator, and afterwards in the Mess Hall (where the best this ex-plebe has ever eaten in Bancroft was served) were: Heber and Nina Brumbaugh, Allen Blow Cook, Jim and Em Dudley, Homer and Louise Eimers, Gerry Fauth and son Gerry, Jr., Bill Fitzgerald, Fully and Carol Fullinwider, Don and Margaret Giles, Bob and Helen Greenwald, Bob and Kitty Jasperson, Andy Lawton, Blackie and Katherine Loker, Burton Lake, Ducky and Betty Lamdin, Bill and Lucille Sewell, and Don and Sophie Smith. Duke Grey was helping in Alumni House with Homecomers.

At the Homecoming game with the spirited William and Mary football team—plus spirited cheer leaders and student band ('21 sat alongside the big bass horns of that efficient section)— glimpsed C. S. Alexander, Wop Barbaro, Happy Bowman, Jim Costello, the Dudleys, the Ercks, Bill Fletcher, the Giles, the Greenwalds, the Housers, L. L. Hunt, Ralph and Sophronia Hunt, Red Jamison, the Jaspersons, Andy Lawton, Stu and Mary Purvis, the Servells, the Don Smiths and Morgan Watt from California with his wife Joan, their daughter and son-in-law, plus a grandson. Also on from California, Fred Boone enjoyed the game.

MORE TIME FOR BANJO N O W .

George Russell and Jimmie Harris '21 liven up a party with brisk tunes.

Jean Marie Edwards, daughter of RAdm. RAYMOND DORSEY EDWARDS and Mrs. Edwards, was married last July to Donald A. Kirchner in Milwaukee. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Ray retired back in '52 at the end of his tour as Professor of Naval Science at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

After a year in Oklahoma, Ray and Peggy settled in Lake Bluff, 111., where he is active in civic affairs, adult education, and chairman of Lake County Red Cross Fund campaign.

During the past month or so the Syd Buntings and later LIONEL ROWE, and in early October, TURK WIRTH stayed with HOMER and Louise EIMERS in their Wesley Heights home.

In August HOWDY and Mary HUBBELL flew via London to Oslo and spent 25 days in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. He writes that the Grand Hotel in Stockholm is just about as good a hotel as he has ever enjoyed. Howdy visited the new 36-million dollar Arendal Yard of the Gotaverken Shipbuilding Company near Goteborg, which, when it goes into production next spring, is expected to be the world's most automated shipyard. The Hubbells spent a final week or ten days in and around London before flying home.

WEST COAST NOTE

A card postmarked Moosehead Lake, Maine, was received from SYD and Vivian BUNTING, who were on a motor trip through New Hampshire, Vermont, and on up to Quebec before returning to their home in Washington Square, Manhattan.

Logan says that he sees RALEIGH HALES, BURT CULVER, LARRY GRANNIS and ABIE COOK at nearly all L. A. alumni meetings. He occasionally sees TOM MURRELL, ELLS ROTH. T. O. CULLINS and ROLAND KILLIAN, and hopes to see others.

LOGAN and Elizabeth McKEE write that they made up a floor plan of a house, now nearing completion, on the El Camino Golf Course at Oceanside, Calif. It is so designed that it will comfortably accommodate their daughter, son-inlaw and 4 grandchildren during visits. The house is easy to find so they hope and expect many of their friends to visit them. Moving day is 15 October.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY NOTES

The 29th of September 1962 marked a significant milestone for the West Coast '21ers— the retirement of our next-to-last active duty classmate, GEORGE L. RUSSELL, who retired with the permanent rank of Vice Admiral. For more than 5 years George has guided the destinies of the Twelfth Naval District in a manner that reflected credit to the class and the Navy. This duty climaxed a distinguished 45-year career both in peace and in war, that included varied service in submarines ranging from exec, navigator, skipper and squadron commander to Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet.

During the first part of World War II George served as aide and flag secretary to Adm. Ernest J. King, Commander in Chief, U. S. Fleet, receiving the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service. In 1945 he received a 2nd Legion of Merit for destruction and damage to vast amounts of enemy shipping in the Pacific.

On his 4th tour of duty in the Office of the Judge Advocate General he became Judge Advocate General of the Navy, a position he held for 4 years. Prior to his assignment as Commandant, Twelfth Naval District, he was Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Administration) at the Navy Department. It was in this assignment that George got his 3rd star.

The retirement ceremony, held at Treasure Island, was attended by many notables, including FAdm. Chester Nimitz and VAdm. Robert Gold-

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thwaite. Commander Western Sea Frontier. Adm. Russell was relieved by his Chief of Staff, Capt.

L. L. Snider, pending the arrival of RAdm. Elmer B. Yeomans, who will report later for duty as commandant.

George and Katharine are now back in Washington where, at least for the present, they plan to make their home. If it were not for the tug of children and grandchildren, we of the Bay Area feel that they might become part of our ever-growing 1921 population.

(Secretary's note: Thus San Francisco's loss becomes Washington's gain.)

The San Francisco Area 1921 Roster has been distributed, a neat litde directory containing 61 names of classmates residing from Carmel Valley to Vallejo. A debt of gratitude is due JOHN MADDEN and GEORGE PEET for persevering until this handy booklet became a reality.

BOB and Betty LEWIS finally emerged from hibernation for a couple of parties following their long stay in Europe. Details of their trip have been promised, but so far are still "top secret."

They are presently living at Lake Tahoe, which is a "fur piece" to travel for an interview.

EVERETT TRUE recently returned from a 3week vacation in Alaska, which he said he liked, but decided to leave it for the SIMPSON McKINNON family whom he saw in Juneau. "Like me," Everett said, "Simpson is getting a bit stiff in the joints but is still going."

The DARRELL HOOVERS and CHARLIE ROLANDS went on a very successful 9-day fishing trip to Lassen National Park, catching as many as 17 trout in a day (that's no fish story, they vow). They rented a cabin with kitchen to be sure the fish were cooked right. Dodie was "top man on the fish pole," but all swung a mean fry pan. Before returning home to Lafayette, the Hoovers stopped at Coffee Creek Ranch for 2 days of—guess what—more fishing, of course.

The August '21 social calendar began on the 4th with a most enjoyable cocktail-buffet at Treasure Island hosted by MALCOLM (DUKE) and Marjorie SELBY of Vallejo, in honor of civilian friends, the Brannons of Tucson.

On 11 August PHIL and Ruth NICHOLS gave a "Farewell to Chiltern" (their street in Hillsborough) before their move to a newly-purchased

duplex. CHARLIE (MOLLY) and Marilyn MAGUIRE came over from Phoenix especially for the affair. The invitations, reminiscent of life in the old coal burning battleships, spelled out an acrostic that will bring back memories to a lot of old timers. The youngsters wouldn't understand, but they won't read this anyway!

M U L L I G A N U remember ?

L ike in coal burners?

L ousy Lou, No Hope, Whiskey, South C , Kansas, Kentucky, Kearsarge, I Uinois, Michigan, Connie, Maine, Missouri, Alabama, Oh-10 . . .

G uess what?

A 11 of '21 (and friends) are invited to try this N avy dish in a coal scoop Phil cooked the "Mulligan" himself—and actually in a (new) coal scoop. Someone from Coronado heard about this party, but misunderstood the occasion and told Ellen (Phil's daughter) that it was a "Farewell to Children" party. This Ellen couldn't figure, since Phil has 10 grandchildren and Ruth has 2 children. The Nichols' new address is 149 Dartmouth Rd., San Mateo, where, to quote Phil, "there isn't even one weed to pull!"

The H. N. (NICK) COULTERS gave another of their fabulous parties on 18 August, with a sitdown dinner served to 64 in their spacious Los Altos Hills home. In addition to delicious food for the exacting gourmet, Gypsy's magnificent flower arrangements always provide food for the soul.

Mere words cannot do them justice; even when you see them you can't quite believe they are real.

In their Tiburon home on 19 August JOHN and Bobbie MADDEN served a broiled chicken brunch to a large number of classmates in honor of the departing GEORGE RUSSELLS. Clear skies and the backdrop of San Francisco Bay and Richmond-San Rafael Bridge made a beautiful setting for a daytime patio party.

SOME PERTINENT PERSONALS

Anice RAMSEY (widow of FISH) has sold her house and now lives at 105 Belvedere Drive, Mill Valley. . . . Recent visitors to the area: TOMMY and Bert DELL, on their way to visit her sister in Hong Kong. . . . The ELLS ROTHS,

up from Santa Barbara for pleasure and a physical check-up. Ells is fine now, after hospitalization a year ago, followed by months of slow recovery.

The G. B. D. HALLs are setded in (P. O. Box 166). . . . JOHNNY and Virginia McQUEEN spent September in the East, mosdy New England, with their children. . . . Likewise JIMMIE and Vera HARRIS, who have been in Chattanooga on "hot" business (furnaces, that is).

Three parties made up the September social calendar. On the 15th at "Treasure Island a no-host cocktail party honoring George and Katharine Russell was attended by most of the classmates and wives. PHIL NICHOLS was an excellent M.C., giving a resume of George's naval career and presenting, from the class, a framed oil portrait of Admiral Russell, the work of a niece of Earl and Lil Hunt (Manager of the T. I. Club).

The H. A. (AB) CARLISLES entertained twice, on 22 and 29 September, both occasions being the "wetting down" of their new home "La Colina de Venados" (Deer Hill). Deer from the neighboring highlands actually feel so welcome that they come right on the lawn and drink from the bird bath!

The JIM REISINGERS spent 10 days in August roaming the San Joaquin River area in their boat —hundreds of miles of sloughs and waterways, and truly beautiful, he says.

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Sec'y, Gerald A. Stacey, Golden Propeller Farm, R2 Box 146, Mercersburg, Pa.

THOMAS L. FLYNN

On 7 September THOMAS L. FLYNN died at his Pohogonot, Mass., home. Tommy had resided in Edgartown for the past 23 years. He was a member of the Harvard Club of Martha's Vineyard, and the Edgartown Yacht Club. He had been prominent in political circles, civic affairs and conservation work in the area for many years.

He is survived by his widow, Anne Burke Flynn, and 2 sons. Burial was in the family plot at Westside Cemetery, Edgartown.

DONALD M . MILLER

The Rev. DONALD M. MILLER, curate of St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church, Birmingham, Ala., died on 25 September in a Birmingham hospital. Don had been curate at St. Mary's since his ordination in 1952. During World War II he served in the Navy and retired with the rank of Captain USNR. For many years he was a member of the faculty of Marion Instiwte.

Survivors include his widow, 2 daughters, a sister, Mrs. Clyde W. King, and 2 brothers, of California.

JOSEPH FORD S I M M O N S

JOE FORD SIMMONS (COL USA RET) died unexpectedly at the Veterans' Hospital, Roanoke, Va., on 24 September. Joe served in the Army until he retired in 1947 for physical reasons. He resided in Hampton, Va., for many years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katherine Montague Simmons, and a son, Peter M. Simmons, New John.sonville, Tenn. Burial was in the churchyard of old St. John's Church, Hampton.

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JOHN R. HOWLAND (COL USAR RET) suffered injuries in an automobile accident on 4 October and died on 6 October in Philadelphia.

Burial was at St. David's Church, Baltimore, Md.

CONNIE FRANCIS AND ROGER PERRY on location in Southern France for M-G-M's picture about the Sixth Fleet. In the center hamming it up with the "Clapper Board," the technical director, Cy Olch '22.

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Reunion 40 now rests in the annals of history.

It was a salubrious occasion. Chairman FRANK WHITAKER and his committee certainly deserve a rousing vote of thanks for their efficient promotion of such a great get-together. And no mention of the Reunion would be complete without a grateful bow to our Washington classmates who kicked the weekend off with a terrific party at the Army-Navy Club in D. C. S H I P M A T E

Everything was not celebration, however. Just prior to the Reunion the Grim Reaper took a toll of 3 of our members. And less than one week after we left the shores of the Severn another classmate died as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

W A S H I N G T O N NEWS

Twenty were sufficiently recovered from THE REUNION to attend the class luncheon on 9 October at the Army-Navy Club. It was good to see GEORGE O'SHEA, up from Fort Lauderdale, and as previously noted JOHNNY SHULTZ has rejoined the group. It was also a great pleasure to have HARRY STEVENS who delayed his return to his new home in Dallas for another visit to the table where he added much for so many years. This report from Washington will not attempt to cover THE REUNION which was the GREATEST. We'll leave that to ABE. Our own BEANY J.\RRETT was guest of honor at a luncheon given by Dr. Douglas Smith at the 1925 F Street Club on October U t h to celebrate his new role as Executive Vice President of the Navy Relief Society. He will become President on 1 January when the incumbent, George Anderson, becomes Chairman of the Board. Beany is also President of the Washington Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and as we all know adds a steady hand to the tiller (and the till) for our class group in Washington. The F Street luncheon was attended by thirty friends from both civilian and military circles, among whom were Arleigh Burke, Bill Smedberg, John Sullivan, Hal Baker, Lem Shephard, John Hall, George Garrett, Stanley Carr, Omar Bradley, Doc Pratt, Eddie Graves, Allen Shinn, Glenn Davis, Wade Haislip, Pablo Barrett, John Crumpacker.

REUNION SOUVENIRS

Are you looking for a present for Christmas, a birthday, or just from good will for a classmate in or out of the family? Or, you might want to give yourself a present. If so, we have a limited supply of 1922 class ties and pencils (no pens) remaining from the 40th reunion. They will be sent postpaid for the following prices: class ties (with class seal)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;$3.50 each; automatic pencil (blue and gold inscribed)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;$1.25 each.

These items are offered on a first-come, firstserved basis in view of the limited supply; so don't delay in taking action on this once-in-alifetime oppormnity, especially for those not attending the reunion. Make checks payable to: Class of 1922, USNA, Frank Whitaker, 5 Mountain View Drive, Mountainside, N. J. Recendy it was announced that RAdm. SHERMAN R. CLARK, USN (Ret.), is now associated with Clark, Melvin and Co., Annapolis securities firm located at 5 Maryland Ave. He will head the Mutual Fund Department.

With Mrs. Clark, the former Eliza Lane Dugan, daughter of Mrs. Dugan of Carvel Hall, and the late Brig. Gen. Thomas B. Dugan, the family residence is at 116 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis.

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Whether or not the football team "found" itself in the lop-sided victory over Cornell will depend partly on your evaluation of Cornell. Unquestionably we were better than before, so there's hope. Our remaining schedule is very tough.

Over on the Eastern Shore of Maryland our own MGen. LAMSON SCRIBNER, USMC (Ret.), is a candidate on the Republican ticket for State Senator. Hope he makes it!

After many years of conniving, and cajoling, one of our old time suppliers has produced the 1923 Class Seal, in bronze, on an oak shield. It is a thing of beauty, and belongs in the den or on the fireplace. A card to yours truly will give you the details.

The 40th reunion committee and the class record committee are at work and urge you to supply them with the necessary materials. Communicate direcdy with NEIL DIETRICH on the reunion at 1625 Eye St., N.W., Suite 1027, Washington, D. C , and with FRED WITHINGTON on the Record, at 5141 Palisade Lane, N.W., Washington 16, D. C. The following changes to the Roster are in order: DIETRICH, Neil K. RAdm. V 1625 Eye St., N. W., Suite 1027, Washington, D. C. SMOOT, Roland M. VAdm. V 5708 West Lindenhurst Ave., Los Angeles 36, Calif.

MENDENHALL, Wm. K., Jr. RAdm. V 1401 22nd St., Arlington 2, Va. When will the West Coasters and Hawaiians fire some news to me for inclusion in Shipmate?

Come on, '23!

BOB and Sybil COOK returned to Colombia this summer for a visit of a month, after an absence of 16 years. Bob was sub-Chief of the U. S. Naval Mission to Colombia from 1943 to 1946.

They flew from New York to Bogota non-stop for several days, then to Medellin, Barranquilla and Cartagena. Their Colombian friends rolled out the red carpet of welcome, which made their trip doubly enjoyable.

ALVIN DUKE CHANDLER (VADM USN RET) has resigned as co-ordinator of community colleges for the College of William and Mary, bringing to a close a long career of service to Virginia's oldest educational institution. He is the

son of the late Dr. Julian A. C. Chandler, 19th president of the college. Admiral Chandler served as president for 9 years and as chancellor for 2 years. He will retain the honorary tide of chancellor.

Homecoming was the usual noisy, enjoyable affair and trusting to my memory, the following were present in the Mess Hall for dinner: Arleigh and Bobbie Burke, Bill and Marge Hamilton, Mex and Hazel Keith, Will D. and Mrs. Wright, Pearl Evans, Tommy and Ruth Tucker, Lil Ralph, Jack Pearson, Julien Levasseur, Neil and Janet Dietrich, Kitty Kern, Emmett and Mary Spring, Jim and Katherine Domby, W. E. Love and his son. Red Stevens, the Lindseys, Merle and Evelyn Huebl, the Meyers, Art and Jo Ageton, Vernon and Mae Rigler, Fred and Bess Edwards, Ray and Katherine Leavitt, Bob and Maureen Cofer and Bo and Jean Beaumont.

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Sec'y, Mr. Paul Slegrist, c/o Standard & Poor's, 345 Hudson St. New York 14, N. Y.

At Homecoming we had a representative turnout, although not as large a delegation as last year. We did see and enjoy many of "the old familiar faces," and enjoyed the presence of some "new" to the Homecoming scene. Here we could list Bill Brown, Mike Kearns, Ralph Mills, Murray Tichenor and Weary Wilkins (all with wives) and Willie Hurst (sorry Bess did not come along).

Not all of our class were present at all events, but we did take up several tables in the Mess Hall at the usual good dinner, and some showed up on Saturday for the football game. Your reporter missed seeing some wives, forgets names of others and in order to be impartial (or something) lists here only the additional classmates seen at Homecoming, in addition to the six listed earlier, wives being present in most instances: Bradley, Bullis, Callahan, Cleaves, Collins, Darlington, Hartwig, J. D. Hayes, Kalisch, Kolb, Longfellow, Mercer, Neale Rook, Siegrist (with Swiss cousin guest Annemarie Lindenmayer), C. J. Stuart, Stout, Swart, Wiley, R. E. Wilson and Wright; also Mrs. Maurine Hayter.

ED CLEXTON missed Homecoming this year for the first time since establishment, due to being (at Bethpage, L. I.) "in a cast from my toes to about 12" above my knee." In a quiet game

EV BURROUGHS and Bill Mansfield, 1924. Misplaced Yankees of Colorado and California.

Sec'y and Recorder, Capt. Charles Beaumont, USN (Ret.) 37 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md.

At the outset let me make a correction regarding "Mary Pogue" whom I mistakenly called "Fran" in the last issue of Shipmate. Mary is still the one and only Mrs. Pogue.

A nice letter arrived from VAdm. ROLAND SMOOT, now retired and living in Los Angeles.

A nice turnout for the Washington-Annapolis monthly luncheon at Army-Navy town club.

Twenty-four to be exact, including KEN RINGLE up from Louisiana and KARL HENSEL up from Florida along with most of the regulars.

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of paddle tennis he sustained a ruptured Achilles tendon. It has not kept him off the job, but it required the company station wagon to move him to the office and back. We hope the cast is removed by this time, and the tendon quite secure.

At Homecoming, too, we learned that the "latest grandson" is Mark Robertson KALISCH, grandson of BERT and Cleo, and son of Maj. and Mrs. Robert B. Kalisch.

Also, RALPH and Elizabeth MILLS let us know that their daughter, Sarah Ann, was married in May 1960 to Theodore Glenn Hartsock, and the Mills' grandson, Langdon Hartsock, was born June I, 1961.

Also, WEARY and Ellen WILKINS report two big events. First, the birth of their 10th grandchild, John Martin Ryan, on 8 July (4th child of daughter Ann). Second, they have bought a new home and their new address is 4 Coconut Row, Daytona Beach, Fla. The welcome mat is always out there for classmates and all good Navy friends.

The WILSONS (ROLLO and Martha) in early October flew to Seattle to attend the National Propeller Club Convention, and intending also to see the STROHECKERS, TOPPERS and TOWNERS. Also, enroute home, to visit in South Dakota with daughter Nancy, her forest ranger husband and the three little granddaughters.

The regular fourth Wednesday luncheon meeting of the D. C. group was held on August 22 at the Army-Na'Vy Club, with the following in attendance: Bachman, Cunningham, Dyer, Hoffman, Jaudon, Mercer, Rook, Rose, Sinclair, Sisson, Sylvester and Van Steenbergh. RED SYLVESTER gave some highlights of his experiences and impressions on a recent auto tour of Europe. These included strong praise for the friendly cooperative attitude toward U. S. travelers of the poor but proud and independent Spaniards. He made it clear that the "independence" was toward foreigners, and not in their domestic affairs.

Attendance increased to 27 at the September 26 luncheon meeting of the D. C. group (remember, it's the fourth Wednesday that they meet), the best in months. It was pleasant to welcome some classmates seldom seen in Washington.

LUTHER REPLOGLE was in from Chicago for business with the National Geographic Society, whose maps his company uses in the production of the well-known Replogle globes. He reported on Alumni activities in the Chicago area, where as elsewhere the younger generations are taking over. (Adrian) WILLIE HURST was present with his son, Maj. James Hurst '49, USAF, recently ordered to duty in Washington. The senior Hursts

came on from Coronado for a visit. Willie reported on class activities in Coronado, San Diego and La Jolla, indicating a high degree of energy and mobility in that group, whose large and enjoyable party of 10 August was reported in our last issue.

JULIUS NESSER introduced his son George, who is in business in the Washington area. Chairman ROY HARTWIG reported on the Homecoming program, and pointed out the convenience with which it can be attended from the Washington area, due to the development of improved highways. RED SYLVESTER was reported on the binnacle list at Bethesda, but should be restored to duty bv this time. BILL BULLIS commented on football prospects, with a general conclusion that the team is better than it looked in the first game of the season. DON RAMSEY reported on conflict of interest legislation and its prospect.

From the Washington Post: "A man who had worked for many years to further the annual observance of Rock Creek Park Day was the first recipient of the Glover Award"—and they're writing about NEILL PHILLIPS—continuing "An active conservationist. Admiral Phillips is currently chairman of the Committee of One Hundred on the Federal City, president of Historic Georgetown, Inc., and Chairman of the finance committee of the Audubon Naturalist Society.

Since his retirement from the Navy . . . Admiral Phillips has been an investment counselor in the District and operator of a commercial plant nursery in Upperville, Va." BOYD WILSON and Lillian have bought a farm of 104 acres in Warren County, northern New Jersey, not far from Blairstown and the Delaware Water Gap. A fine house which they are remodeling is included, on a hill overlooking a lake, with the Kittitiny Mountains in the distance. It's a pretty spot, as 5 couples from the area found when they visited the Wilsons in late August.

We were sorry to learn of a very serious automobile accident on August 8, at Washington, D. C , in which Elaine ABRAHAMS, second daughter of Mickie and NOBLE, received multiple fractures of the skull, cheek bones, jaw bones and other injuries. Elaine is still hospitalized at this writing, but Noble reports that she will "pull through" and will not have facial scars.

VAdm. RALPH ENSIGN WILSON, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Wilson announce the marriage of their daughter, Marcia Elizabeth, to Mr. Gary Lewis Tyeryar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Victor Tyeryar, of Baltimore, Md., at All Saints Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase Circle, on Saturday, June 9.

The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Army-Navy Club in Washington. The bride was graduated from Western Maryland College

cum laude in 1960, and received an MS in science teaching from American University in June of this year. Mr. Tyeryar was graduated from Western Maryland College cum laude in 1960, and for the past year has been studying for his Ph.D. at Rice University, Houston, Texas, where the young couple will live.

ROLLO (R. E.) WILSON, a vice-president of J. J. Henry Co., is now in charge of the Philadelphia office of that firm of naval architects and marine engineers. Rollo and Martha have established residence at Park Towne Place, Suite S-I006, 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia 30, where they will welcome calls and visits from friends.

Writes BILL MANSFIELD: "Have just completed the two weeks' lecture course given by the Industrial College for the Armed Forces here in Boulder (Colo.). A very heartening experience —these boys are experts, and I must congratulate the Commandant, RAdm. RUFUS ROSE!" Bill also expresses pleasure in having a classmate "stop long enough to get his picture" in Boulder; and sends us a good shot of himself and EV BURROUGHS. Ev and Kay were "passing through" in late September.

Word from Australia indicates that LOU GWINN and his family have really "dug in," as they say "down under." But ranching has its problems, as Lou points out: "I may be ahead of the times out here, but they have no understanding of what the Common Market is going to do to this country. I have been getting about 40 a head for prime steers and I will be lucky to get 25 next year and for some time to come. . . . We have gone on an American program; double production, and try to hold overhead about the same. It called for heavy capital investment, subdivide all pastures, new water system, seed and irrigate pastures, new hay sheds, and select brood stock on weight gain." And halfway around the world, in old Virginia, another cattle raiser, LEO BACHMAN, remarks in August: "Personally I am hard pressed on the farm, trying to find feed for 41 Hereford cattle in our present drought conditions. Present statistic is .27 inches rain so far in August, compared to the normal 4.5 to 6.5 inches for the month. I shall have to market as many as I can early in September."

One of your column reporters some time ago was criticized for making too early an announcement of a classmate's planned retirement from active duty. There is not time to confirm, but we "hear" it said that the next to retire in our class will be IRA NUNN, SWEKE EKSTROM and GEORGE TOWNER, in tiiat order. Now, if we are premature, we can't be many years wrong— and these distinguished classmates can write in and set the record straight. It's news!

1924 AT THE BOYD WILSON FARM: Rose and Ben Helmick, Norma and Paul Slegrist, Beth and Al Welsh, Dorothy and Wendel Kraft, Lillian Wilson, Carl and Constance Rode.

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Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Road, Washington 16, D. C.

J O H N STEPHEN C H I T W O O D

Following a long period of failing health, JOHN CHITWOOD died on 15 September in Carmel, Calif., where he had devoted so many years to public service. He had been on the City Council since 1950, and served as Mayor from 1957 to 1960. In addition to his widow, Jean, John is survived by his son, John, Jr., two sisters.

Miss May Chitwood and Miss Marie Chitwood, and his mother, Mrs. R. D. Fullerton. His favorite project was the Carmel Youth Center, and his family have suggested that anyone wishing to make a gift, make it to that organization.

W I L L I A M STAMPS H O W A R D , JR.

In the early morning of 24 September, STAMPS HOWARD passed away. He had been retired for some years for physical disability, having a bad heart condition. He had a stroke a short time ago, and following a short stay in the hospital at Tarboro he was transferred to the Naval Hospital at Camp Lejeune. He is survived by his widow, Eleanor, a daughter, Eleanor Draper, and a son, Lt. William Stamps Howard, III (USNA '58), who is on duty at the Language School in Monterey prior to being transferred to Italy in the near future.

M E X I C A N REPORT

BILL KIRTEN sent a nice newsy letter from Mexico City. He writes: "Frankly we are at the end of the line here, but occasionally someone calls, or drops in to see us. This has become more infrequent since GELLHORN stopped commuting to Mexico a year or more ago. NAPPY KIVETTE and Elizabeth were down for a visit after retiring and promised to give me EDDIE NORRIS' address. Do you or anyone else have it? Nappy must have lost his as I have not heard."

(Ed. note: Bill gives his address as Apartado Postal 8304, Mexico 1, D. F.) Bill continues—"GEORGE and Rebec BAINS used to pay us a visit almost every summer but, apparendy, are now committed for their touring. A recent letter from REF (PANKY) WILLIAMS tells me he is feeling well and having a good time teaching Math at Mississippi. Says also that he has almost given up drinking. He must not feel as well as he says, or he would try some of that good Bacardi—80 proof and no headaches." As you may have guessed. Bill is Public Relations and Export for Mexican Bacardi. He would appreciate any classmates planning a visit to Mexico City letting him know of their schedule and where they are staying. If he gets the news in time there will be Bacardi for them at their hotel on arrival and, if schedules permit, a lunch and a visit at the plant.

TOMMY BURROWES is again with the Washington group. After settling in Coronado in June, 1961, following a year at Virginia Beach, he decided that the idle life was not for him, and accepted the offer of a job with Eastburn Marine Chemical Co. of Morristown, N. J. His firm specializes in the chemical cleaning of ship's cargo oil tanks. His son Tom, Jr., was married the 21 St of July to Betsy Ann Heller. They live in Washington also where Skip is with the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts. Tommie's daughter, Jean Ann, will be married in June, 1963, to John Russell Ambrose, a graduate of Washington and Lee, followed by graduate work at University of South Carolina.

HAMP MITCHELL writes that he is leaving about I October for Geneva to attend the CCITT conferences which will last about two weeks. On his return he hopes to get his boat down to Oxford, Md., for the winter, and while there he will see the Howeths.

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tion in New Hampshire, and now he is back leading the life of a gentleman golfer. GEORGE and Ellie GELLHORN are on their vacation and George will probably be doing South America shortly after his return.

MOUSE IVEY is all but out of circulation, with his Wall Street law practice, and the burdens of investing his wealth which are attendant thereto.

SCHUYLER PYNE appears to be enjoying a life of comfortable retirement in fashionable Short Hills. The Pynes have only recently returned from a vacation at Virginia Beach where they had cocktails and a visit with the HARRY HENDERSONS. GODDY GOULETT passed through New York on his trip south to put his No. 3 daughter in college. He seems to be enjoying his farm life in the great Northeast.

TEE BENSON, our latest author, is now Registrar and Associate Professor of Mathematics. Ann is busy with the Garden Club—being First VicePresident (and nominated for President) of the State Federation—college and local activities. Their son Bob is married to Fritzi StoUar and they have one daughter—Sandra.

Lt. William K. RHODES, Jr., has been awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service while with the 84th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Hamilton AF Base during an exchange tour. He has been reassigned to Point Mugu. Our congratulations to both father and son.

A letter from JACK DELANEY reports a nice visit with GUS WELLINGS in Boston. Gus reported on a visit with MIKE FENNO enroute to Maine.

The Class of 1925 announces that they will have their 2nd Annual Southeast Reunion at Jacksonville on Army-Navy Game day.

For particulars, write the '25 Reunion Committee, Box 24, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla.

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Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Arlington 1, Va. Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg, III Qtrs. B, 2300 E St., N.W. Washington 7, D. C.

CHESTER LEE CLEMENT

CHESTER LEE "SAM" CLEMENT (CAPT USN RET) passed away on 1 September 1962 at his home in Vallejo, Calif., after a long valiant struggle against cancer. The class sends deepest sympathy to Doris Clement, to their daughter, Barbara Clement Hanson, wife of Lt.(jg) Ralph E. Hanson, USN, and to their son, David Clement. Sam was buried in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Vallejo, Calif., on Wednesday, 5 September 1962. Doris Clement is living at 331 E. Camino Real, Vallejo, Calif.

The Corresponding Secretary has had a short communication from JAMES R. "JIM" BROWNE, which merely reports that he is fit and enjoying the life of a college professor in the Department of Modern Languages at Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio.

JACK GREENSLADE and Rosemary spent the summer overseas visiting in Pormgal, Ireland and London. They remrned to New York in the SS UNITED STATES just in time to carry their luggage ashore, due to the October longshoremen strike.

Jack and Rosemary departed from New York in the SS CONSTITUTION during her July trip to the Mediterranean. They reported the CONSTITUTION tops for seagoing fun and comfort. Lisbon was their point of disembarkation, enroute to Estoril, where they spent 3 weeks with Rosemary's mother, Helen Bastedo '08, who had taken a house there for the summer. Later they spent 3 weeks touring Portugal and relaxing in Lisbon. Jack says he drove a Hertz car throughout the Portugal visit and had neither difficulty finding his way nor negotiating the traffic and police. Their itinerary took them to such interesting places as Sintra, Mafra,

Obidos, Batalha, Alcobaca, Leira, Busaco, Coimbra, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Tomar, Fatima, Santarem and Setaubal.

Jack reports a disastrous golf game with Emmett O'Beirne '30 at Estoril, a delightful luncheon with Betty McElduff '09, who is currendy living in Estoril and loves it, and a small class reunion with JACK TAYLOR at the American Embassy during Taylor's ceremonial visit to Lisbon with his NATO Task Force.

Jack and Rosemary then flew Irish Airways into Dublin to spend a month touring Ireland via automobile. They report "Ye Auld Sod" wet and green, but their tour pleasant, interesting and enlightening. They found the roads well marked and well paved with excellent hard surfaces all the way. The Automobile Association is highly organized and most helpful with service, instructions, maps and tour guides.

The Greenslades finished their trip abroad with 10 days in London before embarking at Southampton in the SS UNITED STATES for home. Jack

reports that he was unable to find the red, plush-lined Turkish bath in which many of us were billeted while attending London and the Wembly Exposition during the 1924 Second Class cruise, but the jewels are still in the tower.

He and Rosemary also report a huge class reunion with CHARLIE and Jul DUNN at Dorchester, Mirabell and Ritz. JERRY SHAPIRO, who is traveling for Caltex in Europe, was also encountered for lunch with Jack and Charlie Taylor.

HARRY D. JOHNSTON writes from 2716 Darnby Drive, Oakland, Calif., that TOM CONLEY is in the U. S. Naval Hospital (Oak Knoll) in Oakland, Calif., for perhaps a fairly long siege. Letters or cards might cheer him up. We had hoped for some news about Harry Johnston himself, but he reported only that he is in fine shape. RAdm. CHARLES H. LYMAN and Mrs. Lyman report the arrival of their 4th grandchild, Nancy Leigh Miller, on 20 August 1962. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Millers, Jr., of Kensington, Md. Charlie and Marge are well setded in their new job as Commandant and Lady of the Eighth Naval District in New Orleans.

He and Smeddy had a get-together in October on the occasion of the Naval Reserve Association Convention in New Orleans.

BENNY KATZ has a change of address and position. He is still with the T. M. C. Systems, Inc., which is a world-wide supplier of electronics communications equipment, but has just become

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Administrative Vice President and has moved to 910 N. Overlook Drive, Alexandria, Va. The number of classmates remaining on active duty was reduced by one on 1 November when VAdm. BOB PIRIE retired in a very impressive ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base, outside of Washington, D. C. Bob has been practically the father of modern-day naval aviation for about 5 years and, although one of the busiest people in Washington, has always managed to find time to participate actively in all our class activities and endeavors. He is one of the moving powers and staunchest supporters of the Naval Academy Foundation which, as too many of you apparently don't understand (from the notable absence of contributions), searches out and gives financial aid to from 30 to 70 outstanding youngsters each year.

This aid is for the purpose of helping them prepare themselves in preparatory schools for the increasingly difficult Academy scholastic requirements. "The Foundation attempts to find youngsters in high schools who are all-around boys; the kind every college and university in the country is after—the man with a good mind, strong physique and a well-coordinated body. Bob and Bobbie will remain in Washington after his retirement at their new address at 2915 Connecticut Ave., N.W. The SMEDBERGS had a wonderful trip through the Pacific in late August and early September, during which they had several days with the BUCHANANS and DUERFELDTS in Honolulu and the JOHNNY O'SHEAS in Kwajalein, where he and Audrey are among the leading lights in a very active community of about 3,000 persons; of which something under 150 are Navy. Those of you who saw Kwajalein shortly after the war would never recognize the lovely, verdant, heavilypopulated island it has now become. Smeddy was hearing about the problems of officers and men and talking about the Navy's personnel policies and problems. Claudia learned a great many things about the women's side of each in such places as Yokosuka, Atsugi, Tokyo, Okinawa, Taipei, Subic, Sangley Point and Guam. In addition, there was a delightful weekend in Japan in the mountains of Hakone, under Fujiyama, another in Hong Kong and one in Baguio in the Philippines.

Mrs. GEORGE C. WEAVER reports her new address as River House, 1600 South Joyce St., Arlington, Va. Irene is a member of the Welfare Committee of the Navy-Marine Residence Foundation and Chairman of the benefit for the future Residence.

The Washington group had a special treat for the 27 September luncheon when JACK and Louise FROST hospitably and graciously had 27 of us for lunch at Tingey House, the residence of the Commandant of the Potomac River Naval Command in the Washington Navy Yard, where Jack now holds down that assignment. Classmates present were: Agnew, Armstrong, Barker, Briner, Brown, Brownfield, Byrne, Claiborne, Cochran, Dietrich, Dudley, Fravel, Frost, Groff, Halloran, Katz, Lovett, McKee, McQuillen, Bill Miller, Morrison, Nelson, Smedberg, Strain, Strange, Ford Taylor with guest Mr. Summers, and Vangeli.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Howard C. Adams, USNR Pacific Far East Line, Inc., 918 16th St. N.W., Washington 6, D. C.

J O H N W I L L I A M MURPHY

RAdm. JOHN W. (SPUD) MURPHY, USN (Ret.), died 21 September 1962 at U. S. Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, 111., following extensive surgery. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth, and 2 children, John P. and Jane Elizabeth. Spud had been teaching at the University of Toledo in the field of Industrial Engineering. He was the son of Capt. J. F. Murphy, MC USN (Ret.), and his sister Margaret is married to Mike May '26.

WALLY HUCK writes: "GEORGE and Fran JONES, who have been with us for several days, just phoned from McGuire AFB to say they had 'Space Available' to Prestwick, Scotland, and they plan to roam the British Isles for a month or so before driving to Santa Inez Valley (near Santa Barbara), Calif., where they have some property . . . have rented their house at 21 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, for 2 years.

"Had lunch with FEROL OVERFELT the other day in the plush new First National City Bank Executive Dining Room at their new building on Park Ave. and 43rd St., N.Y.C. Saw JACK DIMON behind his Vice President's desk—they sure have it made. It's really wonderful to have friends and classmates who have accomplished so much in industry.

"Stopped in to see AL DUNNING who is doing a superb job at Electric Boat in Groton, Conn.

BERT KLACKERING was out, but Al sez that he's fine and as busy as a bird dog. Am having lunch next week with BILL DAVIS, who's the new Executive V.P. at Interchemical Corp. Congratulations to MIKE HONSINGER for getting into the political arena; don't know whether he's a Democrat or Republican but it makes very litde difference as his strong beliefs are the same as mine. Lots of luck, Mike—have sure enjoyed the Beacon, too.

"After much thought Dory and I have decided to put Hidden Valley Farm on the market. If we have the good fortune to get our price, we plan to build on about 5 acres, then do a litde roaming ourselves. We love Oldwick, N. J., and will keep it as our home port."

GENE and Janet McKINNEY have taken up residence at 2450 Union St., San Francisco, fol-

lowing his retirement in June. Gene recendy underwent major surgery and is now fully recovered. CHARLIE BEASLEY is very busy as the Manager of the San Mateo Better Business Bureau Ltd., and has a beautiful home in nearby Hillsborough, swimming pool et al. BUCK EWING is teaching at Diablo Junior College. He has a son at Stanford who is reputed to be quite a basketball star. FRANK WICKHORST and his wife spent a month in Europe this past summer on a combined business and personal trip, flying both ways. MIKE HONSINGER is conducting a very vigorous campaign for Congress from the area surrounding Vallejo. Mike's last duty prior to retirement was Commander Mare Island Shipyard. JIMMY THACH (VADM USN), Commander Anti-Submarine Warfare Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, was in San Francisco in his flagship YORKTOWN 18-20 September, and put on a full demonstration of Hunter-Killer operations at sea, for the delegates to the National Convention of the Radio and TV Associations. Despite a very busy schedule ashore, Jimmy was observed playing the tough Presidio Golf Course with GILL RICHARDSON and Marshall Gurney '26. Incidentally, Gill is an extremely busy executive as the Regional Manager of the Raytheon Manufacturing Company. Marshall has a similar job in Los Angeles. COUNT DEKAY and ERNIE BLAKE manage to get in 5 or 6 rounds of golf every week on the Presidio course.

Some thought is being given to another class cocktail and dinner party, possibly soon after the first of the year or even sooner if feasible.

RAdm. OSCAR H. DODSON, USN (Ret.), is author of a new book dealing with history as portrayed on coins. Currently director of the famed Money Museum of National Bank of Detroit, Dodson has been an enthusiastic coin collector since childhood, and his 34-year naval career gave him rare travel opportunities to enhance his collection and deepen his numismatic knowledge. He has contributed articles to leading journals and has lectured widely in the U. S. and before numismatic societies in Europe.

ERNST A. "BABE" RUTH writes from 1889 Conejo Drive, Santa Fe, N. M., that he and "Sis" are thoroughly enjoying their wonderful climate.

They would like to see classmates who visit the Santa Fe area and wish to be remembered to all.

Babe says he is still President, Service Co., Inc. and Delivery Service, which he started 3 years ago.

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GUESS WHO?—Behind the coffee cup is Adm. George W. Anderson '27 getting in a plug for Navy Day.

RA-lm. WILLARD A. SAUNDERS, USN, and V...,. Saunders of Alexandria, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter, Eleanore, to Lt. (jg) Bruce Sunderland, USNR, the son of Capt.

Morton Sunderland, USN (Ret.) '32, and Mrs. Sunderland of Severna Park, Md. Miss Saunders graduated from Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Va. Lt. Sunderland is the grandson of Maj. Gen. Archibald H. Sunderland, USA (Ret.), and also the late RAdm. Bryson S H I P M A T E

Bruce '07, of Annapolis. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. A November wedding is planned.

JOSEPH N. MURPHY, who retired 1 April 1962, is now with Radio Corporation of America, Camden, N. J. Joe and his wife live at 512 Broad Acres Rd., Penn Valley, Narberth, Pa. We wish Joe every success in his new position.

WALTER PRICE advises he has shifted to a new job. He has relieved Buddy Yeomans '24 as Commander, U. S. Naval Forces, Japan, with headquarters in Yokosuka.

The Board of Correction of Naval Records has just ruled an injustice had been done 20 years ago in the case of JACK WEIGLE, and that he now be promoted to Commander and Captain with the class and retired in the rank of Captain.

SecNav has approved the Board's decision.

Congratualtions, Captain Jack!

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Sec'y, RAdm. R. K. James, USN Chief BnShips, Washington 25, D. C.

Here is the latest on the traveling Fritschmanns: "We are now at Smith River, Calif., riding out a succession of gales that have thoroughly messed up the salmon fishing and bid fair to topographically rearrange the river mouths, bars, sand spits, etc. Were it not for the World Series, frustration would reign supreme among the hundreds of sport-fishermen gathered here, awaiting the spawning run, each hoping to connect with some of the 50 lb. plus 'lunkers' for which the 'Rowdy Creek' breed are noted. As of this writing (10 Oct.) the salmon fishing at both the Rogue and Klamath rivers has petered out and their devotees have migrated here.

"Upon leaving Campbell River, V. I., B. C , we proceeded to Seattle, Wash., where a judicious mixture of Fair-going and visiting friends resulted in a most pleasant ten days. Had dinner and/or cocktails with WELLS and Grace THOMPSON, Henry and Eleanor Marshall '27, Paul and Marge Dudley '27 and Bernie and Peg Bieri '37. Then followed a few days in Portiand, Ore., and a weekend fishing the Siuslaw River at Florence, Ore., with trailerist friends.

"We had planned to spend a whole month here, but George's mother, who lives in Washington, D. C , has decided to come out to Los Angeles in mid-October for a two weeks' visit with George's sister and her husband who have just returned from years in Korea, where he represented Vinnell Steel Corp. of California; and to get acquainted with her great-grandchildren, none of whom she has seen. Hence, we will arrive Long Beach on 19 Oct., skipping most of our planned sojourn in the San Francisco Bay area. Our Long Beach address will be: Willow Trailer Park, 233 E. Willow St., until mid-January when we will head for Florida and ultimately our Thirty-fifth Reunion."

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"Kid"

commanded

the

USS

MACDONOUGH

(DD-35I) and USS BENHAM (DD-796) during the war years at which time he was awarded the Bronze Star with combat "V." He was an early cruiser skipper from June '46 to January '48 when he commanded the USS SAN FRANCISCO. We will all remember Kid as the fast litde man with an eagle eye on the basketball court who would give today's 7-footers a lot of trouble.

Your newly-elected (while absent) class secretary-treasurer is now in Washington and can be reached at OXford 5-4338. Class luncheons started in October; as usual, on the 3rd Thursday. We will contact people in Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;out-of-towners are of course welcome.

Please send me dope for Shipmate.

TOM and Eleanor WILSON announce the marriage of their daughter, Barbara Lee, to Paul Alvin Kittie at the Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church, El Cajon, Calif., on 22 September. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club, N.T.C., San Diego.

The bride graduated from MacMurray College, Jacksonville, 111., and has been employed by Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco. Mr. Kittie graduated from the University of Illinois and will receive his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in June. The couple will reside at 7 Panorama Way, Berkeley, Calif.

Tom and Eleanor live at 927 Sharon Drive, El Cajon, Calif.

BOB CLARK is living at 2510 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. He is working for Research Program Section, Operations Analysis Department of the Space and Information Systems Division of North American Aviation.

CAL LANING writes as follows: "The '29 Muster Notes have at last gone to the printer.

They should be in your hands about the time this notice is printed.

"Despite the sending of 1100 letters of request for dope, we went to press without 12 of our members in print. Only 7 of our widows reported in with info of the activities of their Navy juniors as well as their own very interesting reports. In

the case of the widows, the editors did not send follow up letters so one might expect that an additional reminder from a friend might still produce a writeup. A complimentary copy of the Muster Notes awaits any widow who will write in, hopefully, with news.

"Thanks to the help of JOHN ARWINE and coolie labor, we are well within the budget. If any widows, unreported classmates, or classmates desiring corrections or updates will write to the Editor within 3 months, we will publish and distribute an insert.

"The Freeloaders Chart with latest soundings is a feature of the Muster. The Editor is now enjoying a survey cruise to check the soundings."

On 18 October in Washington the class luncheon was held in CLAUDE RICKETTS' quarters.

Present were Ricketts, Beardsley, Dalton, Dye, Easton, Richardson, Triebel, Waterhouse, Marcy and Benson.

Sec'y, BGen. Ronald D. Salmon, USMC (Ret.), G40 Oakland Ter., Alexandria, Va. Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. Parke H. Brady, USN (Ret.), 1801 Foxhall Rd., Wash. 7, D. C. ELVIN H A H N

Word has been received that Capt. ELVIN HAHN, USN (Ret.), passed away on 19 October in Coronado, Calif. A native of Newark, N. J., and veteran of World War II, Capt. Hahn was also Assistant Naval Aide to President Roosevelt.

He is survived by his widow, Mary Alice Hahn.

Graveside services with full military honors were held on 23 October at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, Calif.

Our roving social Secretary dashed through town from the Seatde Fair to Florence, Italy. The handful of notes he dropped enroute may be of interest.

FRED and Elsie BRADMAN have a large program underway for the Navy versus University of S. Cal. game on 17 November. This is a '30 highlight for our West Coasters. Hope we also receive a news story on this, Fred.

Sec'y, RAdm. Roy S. Benson, USN AVCNO, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C.

ERLE V A N EMBURGH DENNETT

We were saddened by the death of RAdm. ERLE V. (Kid) DENNETT, USN (Ret.). He had been in the Naval Hospital at Jacksonville for some months. Burial was at Arlington where the family, 8 classmates and other friends attended the services. Mrs. Dennett came up from their home at 500 Greywig Rd., Vero Beach, Fla., and plans to reside there. Their son, 2nd Lt. Douglas Dennett, USMC, is at Basic School in Quantico.

Erie was born in Ridgewood, N. J., and attended the Peddie School in Heightstown, N. J., before entering the Naval .Academy.

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CEREMONIES dedicating a plaque in memory of Cdr. James E. Kyes '30 at Monte Cristo State Park.

Attending were his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kyes; Mrs. Frances M. Kyes, widow, and Mr. Donald Kyes, son. Capt. Donald Krick, USN (Ret.), '30, presented the plaque on behalf of the Seattle Chapter of USNA Alumni Association.

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Did we tell you that MELL PETERSON has moved to California? He is with Northrop Corp. in Beverly Hills. Mell and Ann have their new house in Brentwood, West Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;427 Bonhill Rd., to be exact.

During September the Washington '30 group found some old friends returning for visits.

DUTCH WILSON was in town to gather up the Wilson clan for a move to Munich, Germany.

The Wilsons can be reached at Base P.O. 26, APO 108. Dutch assures us that this really is in Munich, just the coded Army directions on how to get tiiere. JOE HEINDMAN dropped in from Philadelphia for tile luncheon. BRICK BLACKBURN is back in the Pentagon. Brick and Marion are apartment dwellers in the River House.

JACK and Cloe HOWELL were visiting in Washington with NICK and Sandy HAYWARD. Jack is in the Philadelphia area of Willow Grove.

We had a note from LLOYD MULIT last month. The Mulits have been in Holland since 1956. Lloyd is the Managing Director of Caltex Control Laboratories, which is the central technical organization of the Caltex group of companies. Lloyd asks that any of our classmates coming to Holland to be sure to get in touch with him. His home address is 9 Han Stijkelplein, The Hague. Telephone 552 926.

PLAQUE FOR NAVAL HERO

A tall mountain spruce tree, planted years ago by a young man destined to become one of the Navy's heroes, today symbolizes the courage and love of his fellow man that caused the death of JAMES E. KYES in the winter of 1943.

In command of the destroyer USS LEARY which was attacked by 4 German U-boats, Commander Kyes gave the order to abandon ship. On a personal inspection to assure himself that none of his crew remained aboard, he noted one of his young crewmen with a torn life jacket and gave the young man his own. Then Kyes went over the side and was never seen again.

The Seatde Chapter of the Alumni Association recendy dedicated a plaque at the site of the tree in memory of Cdr. Kyes. Capt. DONALD F. KRICK, USN (Ret.), who was his roommate at Annapolis, made the presentation to the family.

Cdr. Kyes' name is also perpetuated by the destroyer USS JAMES E . KYES, now in drydock

at Bremerton, Wash., where she is undergoing rehabilitation which will extend her usefulness for another 8 years.

In a mid-day ceremony at the 700-year-old Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura, Japan, Miss Yoshie Ninomiya and Lt. Christian Engleman, USNR, were married on Sunday, 22 July. Mrs. Engleman is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harukichi Ninomyia of Tsurumi, Japan. Lt. Engleman is the son of Mrs. Carroll Engleman of Annapolis, Md., and Capt. CHRISTIAN L. ENGLEMAN, USN (Ret.), of Washougal, Wash.

The bride wore a brilliant multi-colored flower motif wedding kimono and the traditional high wig head covering. Music and costumes of the ancient ceremony were contrasted by the arch of .swords formed by officers of the U. S. Naval Air Station, Atsugi, and U. S. Fleet Activities, Yokosuko.

ENGLEMAN WEDDING IN JAPANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;See '30 notes.

compatriots, was unanticipated and unannounced.

Bob devoted his life, sometimes to his own great disadvantage, to being an officer and a gentleman in the highest connotation of that phrase. Let us hope that we who follow can do as well.

OSCAR HAGBERG (CAPT USN RET) reports completion of the 1961-63 Duke University Retired Officers Program in late July with a final intensive six weeks of summer work. Oscar and Betty headed west to Albuquerque, N. M., on 24 July, via Washington and Philadelphia, Mountain Home, Ark., and Oklahoma City.

The report continues: "While in Washington (a scant 2 days) we saw FLOYD MYHRE and Bobby. Myhre said that the 30-year book was really tough going, but the end was in sight, and it was going to be a good one.

"Mountain Home, not far off Rt. 66 in the Ozarks, was a very pleasant stop, made doubly so by its foremost squire RAdm. R. N. ANTRIM and wife Jean. Dick and Jean seem to thrive in this charming country, doing some cattie raising, while living in town. We fished the trout stream bordering the Antrim farm not far from town.

The fish bite, and the fish fight, and they are the most beautiful rainbow trout we ever did see. We must agree that there are few spots on this planet that are more scenic than this lovely place in Arkansas.

ROBERT ELMER CROWELL JONES

"In Oklahoma City our hosts were the WHELANDS, KARL and Anne. They arranged a get-together with the Long JOHN KIRKPATRICKS for a pleasant evening of 'remember when.' Karl heads up a newly-founded museum which is being built into a prime Oklahoma City cultural attraction.

"Within 10 days after arrival in Albuquerque, we became full-fledged tax-paying citizens of the community through the purchase of a brand new house at 1109 Grove St., N.E., in the new Northwest Mesa area, where the Sandia Mountains form a scenic background. We can muster a quorum of '31 in Albuquerque consisting of RAdm. DEAN BLACK, ED ENGEL, JIM O'TOOLE, DR. WESLEY CONNOR and GOV RITCHIE."

BOBBY JONES left us on 19 August 1962 at San Diego. His departure, as with many of his

Hagberg will be able to put his Duke M.A.T. degree to work this fall as a part-time instructor

Mrs. Engleman attended Yamate Gakuin in Yokohama. Lt. Engleman attended Johns Hopkins University and was graduated from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, Md. In late September the couple will visit in Annapolis. Lt. Engleman has been assigned to the Potomac River Naval Command.

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Sec'y, Capt. Oscar E. Hagberg, USN (Ret.) 1109 Grove St., N.E., Albuquerque, N. M. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. S. W. Betts, USN Atmospheric Sciences Program National Science Foundation Washington 25, D. C.

in the Math Department of the University of New Mexico.

Lt. Richard L. McCracken, USN '57, son of Capt. R. R. McCRACKEN, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. McCracken of 161 F Ave., Coronado, Calif., was married to the former Miss Teddy R. Scott of Louisville, Ky., in April. They live in Long Beach, Calif., where Lt. McCracken is attached to USS ExEL (MSO-439).

RAY HUNTER has slipped quiedy back into government harness in the Main Navy Building on Constitution Ave., relieving VAdm. Jarrett as Assistant to the Executive Vice-President of the Navy Relief Society when Admiral Jarrett moved up to become Executive Vice-President. Ray is solidly setded in Room 1204, phone OX 6-5411.

TOMMY BOOTH has checked back in to Washington as Director, Development Program Division in Op 07. Tommy and Peggy are back at their "old" apartment building in a new apartment # 1 0 3 , 4740 Connecticut Ave., N.W., phone 966-7349.

JACK and Roberta McCAIN are also back in town in their restored home at 139 C St., S.E., phone 546-9142. Jack's taken over as CHINFO. The "Thirty-One Year Book" has gone to press after considerable delay due to circumstances beyond our control. Distribution should be under way by the time you're reading this.

FROM THE WEST COAST

At the bi-monthly luncheon of '31 wives on 7 September, with hostesses Fran ELLSWORTH, Marie Janz (widow of CLIFF JANZ), and Jane Guymon (widow of RUSTY IRONSO) in charge, the following dope was sent in from the Southern California group: Fran and ERNIE ELLSWORTH returned recently from a 2 /4 -month motor trip around the country. They covered the south, east and northwest, where they attended the Fair in Seattle.

The R. E. HUDSONs are living on a ranch in Vista, which is in back-country San Diego county.

JOHN HENRY and Marion COOK, who also live in Vista, spent some time in Mississippi in September where they went to put daughter Princy in school at St. Joseph's Academy.

Carol Jung (widow of KARL JUNG) came S H I P M A T E

down from her home in Laguna Beach for the luncheon. Carol has been teaching school for several years there but retired a year ago and has just returned from a 10-month tour in Europe.

Flo and DON ERASER spent a few days in San Diego so that Flo could attend the luncheon and they could visit classmates. They live in Buena Park, which is better known as the home of Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, and hope friends will let them know when they are in the area.

After getting his Master's at Purdue in June, ELIOT and Eleanor BROWN moved back to Coronado and Eliot is teaching math this year at the University of San Diego.

DICK McCRACKEN brought his bride down from Monterey where he has been on duty at P. G. School and Alma and MAC gave a party at the Coronado Country Club to introduce their new daughter.

Pat ASHWORTH (widow of PHIL) and Marge ASHWORTH (widow of TOMMY) are busy running their own nursery school in Coronado.

Other gals attending the luncheon, not mentioned above, were: Mesdames Ed Burrs, R. S. Fahle, Ed Foster, Jim Grant, Marielouise Jones, R. E. Lockwood, Vic King, A. K. Romberg, J. F. Tenny and A. Dutcher.

The JIM GRANTS have just completed a new swimming pool in their Mission Hills home.

Gathered there recently for a spaghetti feed and view of the ships at anchor in San Diego harbor were Joe Tenney, Ed Burrs, Ernie Ellsworth, Ed Foster, Art Cumberledge, R. R. McCracken, A. K. Romberg and Peri Lockwood.

Secretary's Note: The wives above took up a collection for the Yeabrook Fund. A most welcome check for $23 has been forwarded to FLOYD MYHRE for use as he sees fit.

Homecoming 1962 really brought out the bodies. At the opening reception and banquet at Dahlgren Hall and the Mess Hall we saw: Bud and Doris Barr, Benny Bass, Sherry and Ruth Betts, Charley Braught, Dick and Lois Crane, Jack and Lou Crowley, Gene and Jim Davis, Benny and Nan Field, George and Kay Forde, Mike and Katherine Gaasterland, Kitty Holmes, Mark and Jean Jensen, Charley and Lalla Kirkpatrick, Fred and Edith Krauss, Carl and Cel Lucas, Bill Mahan, John and Edna Maloney, Red and Helen McKee, Barney and Adele McMahon, Ab and Lynn Metsger, Jack and Judy Miner; Dinty and Carol Moore, Floyd and Bobby Myhre, Mike and Jane O'Connor, Tommy and Connie Payne, Ward Shields and guests. Marc and Edna Steele, Dick and Cesca Steere, Gene and Anne Tatom, Sam and Conchita Taxis, Joe and Georgette Thornton, Jack and Polly Williams, Les and Muriel Wood, Ronnie and Elsa Woodaman, and Jack and Mildred Wulff and guests.

Next day at the ball game we sat on the sunny side facing the midshipmen close to the 40-yard line and stretched from the 3rd row back to the 20-some-odd row.

After a whing-ding (?) game in which there was never a dull moment, albeit a few uneasy ones, we powdered a nose or two and then gathered at the Supe's quarters for a terrific evening with KIRK and Lalla KIRKPATRICK. We hung around 'till "Uncle Charley" (the midshipmen's label, not mine) joined the combo at the drums.

Nuff said!

By the time we made the Supe's quarters quite a few new faces had been added: Dale and Jean Bauer and Mrs. Bauer, Sr., Dean Black, Wes and Alice Byng, Jack and Judy Chew, J. B. and Grace Colwell, John and Gwen Crumpacker, Jack and Louise Dorsett, Jack and Peggy Fitzgerald, Earl and Caro Gallaher and guests, Johnny and Betsy Gannon, Matty Hall, Norm Hall, Ed and Elizabeth Hooper, Bill and Helen Leverton, George and Lindsay McN O V E M B E R ,

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Manus, Carl and Kay Mott, George and Marie Peckham, Al and Marge Reed, Brute and Kay Roeder, Tommy and Evie Rogers, Al Sharpe, Barney and Ruth Sieglaff, Easy and Audrey Stewart, Bobby and Peg Theobald, Joe and Margaret Toth, Johnny and Virginia Webster, Bill and Verna Williams, Rusty and Anne Williams, Alvey and Dot Wright, and Andy and Pauline Young.

ED and Elizabeth HOOPER are back in Washington in their former home at 7005 Hillcrest Place, Chevy Chase, Md., OL 2-6948. Ed has reported to OPNAV as Director, ASW Research and Development Program. J. B. COLWELL has also reported to OPNAV as Director, Long Range Objectives Group. He and Grace are settled at 2760 N. Quincy St., Ariington, Va., 528-2355.

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Sec'y, Mr. John Stanley Miller 5809 Namakagan Road Washington 16, D. C.

CLASS LUNCHEON

Twenty-two from the Class of '32 appeared for the September luncheon date at the Army-Navy Country Club, Washington. From the discussion it appears the Washington contingent will attend en masse at the 30th reunion on Homecoming Weekend. ANDY NISEWANER was a welcome visitor, taking a break from his studies at Duke U. RIP RARING, in the area on a temporary assignment, received a big hello. Among the less frequent visitors were HENRY KLINKSIEK (who has joined the ranks of grandfathers in the class), and ALVIN CROGHAN, local barrister. Among the active duty contingent were: Muddy Waters, Joe Wylie, Al Bowser, Bull Franklin, Lou Bryan and Jack Counihan. Others present were Bull Dreany, Casev Holt, Earl Hydeman, Jake Lark, .'^l Slayden, Ray Pitts, Harry Lockwood, Walt Innis, Jim CoUett, Dimi Dimitrijevic, Jerry Miller and Mike O'Connor.

ENGAGEMENT

ANNOUNCED

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Maguire Saul of Washington, D. C , announce the engagement of her daughter, Mary Louise LANMAN, to Mr. Joseph A. Kenary, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bernard Kenary, Sr., of Worcester, Mass.

Miss Lanman is the daughter of the late RAdm. CHARLES BURROWS LANMAN, USN (Ret.).

She is a graduate of Georgetown Visitation Junior College, and made her debut in Washington in 1959.

Mr. Kenary graduated from Harvard in 1960 and is in his final year at Georgetown University Law School.

An April wedding is planned.

RAdm. Willard A. Saunders, USN, and Mrs. Saunders of Alexandria, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter, Eleanore, to Lt.(jg) Bruce Sunderland, USNR, the son of Capt.

MORTON SUNDERLAND, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Sunderland of Severna Park, Md. Miss Saunders graduated from Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Va., and Lt. Sunderland is a graduate of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. He is the grandson of Maj. Gen. Archibald H. Sunderland, USA (Ret.), and also of the late RAdm. Bryson Bruce '07 of Annapolis. A Novemb>er wedding is planned.

THIRTIETH REUNION OF THE CLASS OF 1932

It was a dinger! When almost a quarter of the class which graduated 30 years ago is represented at a reunion, that is a good indicator of the continuing good will and cohesiveness of '32! More than a quarter of the surviving graduates were there, and a total of 97 families were represented, sometimes by singles, distaff side or stag.

Hope you were present, but if you weren't ask for details from any of the following: Red and

Katherine Adams, Moe and Margaret Archer, Burl Bailey, Jack and Dottie Bandy, Baxter and Pat Billingsley, Norm and Isaphene Blaisdell, Lou and Betty Bryan, Marguerite (Carpenter, Dan and Ruth Carroll, Wally and Jean Coleman, Jim and Peggy CoUett, Jack and Frances Counihan, Alex and Mary Frances Cox, Dick and Virginia Craighill, John and Johnnie DeWitt, Helen DeZayas, Dimi and Gwen Dimitrijevic, Harry and Stella Dreany, Margaret Dropp, Dolores Enright, Bob and Anita Evans, Emerson and Kitty Fawkes, Dick and Lee Franklin, Bobby and Frances Fulton, Garry and Dottie Garrison, Paul and Mary Margaret Grouleff, Bill and Paola Groverman, Brooks and Sally Harral, Ted and Ruth Hodgkins, Casey and Josie Holt, Nemo and Marty Howe, Ralph and Dot Humes, Julian and Eleanore Humiston, Jim Humrichouse, Jeanette Hurst, Earl and Theor Hydeman, Buck and Boots James, Sam and Mildred LaBouisse, Jack and Bobbie Lamade, Dick and Irene Lambert, Jake and Marge Lark, Bud and Billie Leeds, Ken and Mary (Gothic) Leiby, Bob and Teeny Leonard, Tex and Page Leverett, Rex and Sylvia Little, Harry and Virginia Lockwood, Omar Lucier, Charlie and Ruth Lyons, Dick and Catherine Mandelkorn, Emmy Marshall, Virginia Mather, Dick and Betsy Matter, Mickey and Sue McCandless, Sam and Jeanne McCkjrnock, Bill and Rosa Miller, Jerry and Ruby Miller, Marjorie Mitchell, Sam and Jane Moncure, Whitey and Jo Anne Moore, Mai and Sara Ann Munger, Neil Murray, Jack and Ruth Myers, Andy and Eddie Nisewaner, Charlie and Peggy Odendhal, Bill Outerson, Si and Page Perkins, Sam and Dorothy Quarles, Rip and Katy Raring, Harry and Dotty Reiter, Beede Roach, Bill and Alicia Robards, Horace and Jean Rounds, Count and Babs Ruckner, Floyd Schultz, Jack and Bo Seager, Sam Shaw, Al and Sevilla Shinn, Bill and Maryemma Short, Al and Louise Slayden, Lem and Mary Small, Larry and Edith Smith, Levering and Beulah Smith, Modoc and Louise Sunderland, Ennis and Gerry Taylor, Don and Anne Thomas, Tommy and Marge Thomas, Whitey and Bert Toft, Kitty Vanous, Gus and Betty Van Every, Corky and Nona Ward, Muddy and Suze Waters, Ted and Anne White, Al and Muriel Wellings, Chin and Elvia West, Willie Williamson, Mel and Marie Young, and Bill and Nellie Zink.

Jean FRAZER was prevented from attending by illness.

Our special thanks to the architects of this fine reunion: ANDY NISEWANER, who set the idea in motion; and the executive committee of MUDDY WATERS (Chairman), BOB LEONARD (Treasurer), DIMMIE DIMITRIJEVIC (who compiled that fine '32 brochure), HARRY REITER and AL SHINN. Special thanks also to MOE ARCHER, "low-bidder" indeed on the fancy blue-and-gold ribbons which '32 sported.

Marguerite CARPENTER again gave generously of her time and effort, aided in greeting and sorting out the group by Helen DEZAYAS, Emmy MARSHALL and Dolores ENRIGHT. JACK and Jane HORNER were unable to attend because of injuries he sustained in an auto accident in early June. Although still in traction, Jack wrote cheerfully of an "adjourned 30th Reunion next year" for himself and others like him.

VAdm. ALFRED G. WARD, now Commander Second Fleet, is to move from the Quarters SP 24 which the Wards occupy at Norfolk Naval Base. After 15 January 1963 Corky and Nona will reside at Georgia House, U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk 11, Va. MOROCCO REVISITED

Tangible evidence of the residual good-will created by "people-to-people" work of the U. S. Navv was the recent request of the Pasha of Kinatra which brought JACK and Frances COUNIHAN back for a Moroccan celebration.

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his old duty station where he put the Navy's best foot forward with assistance to the Moroccan people during the blizzards, floods, earthquakes and fires that plagued them during his tour of duty. His command was cited for such outstanding contributions in the period 1957-61 no fewer than 9 times; twice by the Freedom Foundation and 7 additional citations from France, the Pope and the U. S. Government.

No longer Commander, U. S. Naval Activities, Port Lyautey, but still warm personal friends.

Jack and Frances attended a full round of lunches, dinners and receptions in company with the King of Morocco, the Royal Prince and various dignitaries of the country. This is all in pleasant contrast to the many stories we hear of "The Ugly American" abroad, and we know that Jack and Frances departed for the 2nd time with a sense of personal regret.

Interestingly, Jack views the Navy as a vital and effective forerunner of the Peace Corps. To quote him, "The Navy exists to preserve the peace or to win in war; which is quite a piece of cake in today's world !"

Chmn, Mr. Turner A. Duncan AVCO Corp., 1701 K St., N.W. Washington 6, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Morgan Slayton, USN Room G-074-A, Arlington Annex, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. JOHN A. CROGHAN writes that he has been named Washington resident counsel of the Philadelphia law firm of Stassen, Kephart, Sarkis and ScuUin, and has established offices in the new Federal Bar Building in Washington.

"We continue to live at 208 Virginia Ave., Alexandria, Va., and have the same number answering the family muster—one wife (Eileen), 5 children (Monica 14, Jock 13, Melissa 10, Moira 8 and Maeve 4 ) ; 3 dogs, 3 cars and an assortment of birds and fishes. In addition there is a collection of horse-drawn carriages which classmates are invited to view."

RAdm. LELAND P. KIMBALL, JR., USN, commanding officer of the Oakland Naval Supply Center for the past 2 years, has recently taken command of the San Diego Naval Supply Center.

He has served on the Oakland Industrial Development Advisory Committee, as well as on the United Bay Area Crusade's board of governors, and on the Alameda Co. United Fund's executive committee.

Admiral Kimball and his wife, Dorothy, have a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Hernly of Alexandria, Va., and a son, Leland P., Ill, 15.

The September monthly luncheon for the '33 classmates in the Washington, D. C , area was held on Tuesday the 11th at Patton Hall, Fort Myer, with a good attendance.

CHARLEY TRAVIS discussed the progress on the '33 Year Book (30th anniversary), and informed the group that the committee already had had one meeting and would be in a position to give a more formal report at the next luncheon.

In view of the fact that the C. O. M., Fort Myer, is having to increase the cost of these luncheons, to cover the service help for groups of less than 25 persons, further impetus was given to the thought of having an alternate luncheon location.

RAY THOMPSON agreed to take this matter in hand; he, incidentally, was selected by the group to replace DAVE LAMBERT, who finds it virtually impossible to be present, as a member of the local Class Committee.

The Annual Homecoming weekend at the Naval Academy this year was another wonderful occasion for many happy reunions. The classmates seen at the reception and dinner included: Ken Barclay (east from Detroit on business), the Bowens, Jay Chase, Al Croghan, Charlie Curtze (from San Francisco), the Drustrups, the Howells (down from New York), the Laceys, the Macintoshes, the Ogdens, the Rowes, Henry Rumble, the Selbys, Morgan Slayton and the Travises. Although number-wise we didn't have 56

a very large representation, it was an eminentiy happy and wonderful gathering of classmates, old friends and former shipmates. As usual, the Naval Academy and the Alumni Association put on a wonderful show!

A much larger group attended the Homecoming football game the following day, under nearly ideal weather conditions in our beautiful stadium at Annapolis. To add to the enjoyment was the marvelously arranged cocktail party after the game which became an outstanding class reunion at the Elks Club. DON and Martha LACEY did a magnificent job in making this happy get-together possible. The flowers, the superb buffet, the potables and the general cordiality of the whole affair could not have been improved upon. All of us who attended owe the Laceys a debt of gratitude.

The following classmates and personal guests were noted in attendance: Barclay, Bird, Blick, Bowen, Chase, Croghan, Curtis, Bill Davis, Derickson, Drustrup, Charlie Duncan, Turner Duncan, Enright, Fredericks, Galatin, Howell, Kauffman, Kefauver, King, Koenig, Lacey, Tom Long, Macintosh, Mayberry, McDonald, McMullin, McRae, Monroe, Morton, Mott, Ogden, Rowe, Rumble, Schade, Searcy, Selby, Slayton, Rufe Taylor and Charley Travis.

We were especially happy to see DICK DERICKSON with his beautiful daughter, Mrs. Lonnie Ulm, present, for it has been a long time since most of us have had a chance to see them.

Another pleasant surprise was to have the former Assistant Secretary of the Navy Richard Jackson and Mrs. Jackson pop in on us. Helen Jackson has previously been made an unofficial member of the Class of '33 by several VIP (and not-soVIP) classmates who have known her since we were midshipmen; Dick Jackson, of course, is one of the staunchest supporters of the Navy in existence and we are always proud to have him a part of '33.

NOTES FROM EVERYWHERE The class corresponding secretary is in receipt of an announcement from Stassen, Kephart, Sarkis and ScuUin that our classmate JOHN ALVIN CROGHAN has joined the firm as a resident partner in Washington, D. C. His office address is: 824 Federal Bar Budding, 1815 H St., N.W., Washington, D. C. Telephone 638-4328.

Congratulations, Al! BILL FORTUNE telephoned to say that he was being transferred to the NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala.,

for duty. He says he doesn't know any Navy down that-a-way and will most cordially welcome any classmates passing through.

A fine letter from NORM GAMBLING, now retired and working with Philco. He and Laurette are living at 420 Harrington Court, Los Altos, Calif., bringing me up-to-date with news from the Peninsula. He says that the big class party for the whole Bay area last spring was so much fun that another was heralded for the fall, but no firm plans yet.

BOB SOLIER has left San Jose for the smoggy south where he will teach in Garden Grove. To compensate for his defection at the last Alumni Association party, BILL and Margaret OVERTON and GEORGE and Helen PRICE arrived.

STEVE JURIKA got his doctorate at Stanford University and the new "Dr." Jurika has also been seen wearing a Lockheed badge.

EAGLE FOSTER is still a Los Altos greenthumber and bridge expert, refurbishing his estate, and occasionally dashing off to Tahoe to replenish his treasury from the Nevada side.

Maudie FREDERICKS phoned recendy to say that Grandpa Fredericks had written on 7 July to say that he had 2 of our classmates as "roommates" with him in the San Diego Naval Hospital—CHARLIE FRITTER and MARBURY WHITE. I have written to both of them asking for any info they could give me on their hospitalization, present duty status, and family news of interest but, so far, no news forthcoming to meet our deadline. All hands most certainly send them their best wishes for a speedy recovery and convalescence from whatever their ailments may be.

JIM "SUNSHINE" REEDY wrote a delightful note from his new job with the Naval Support Force Antarctica. He says that he and Jean are now in Christchurch, New Zealand, getting ready to move into a house after a thrilling trip from the States to that country "down under." They enjoyed RALPH and Doric PRAY's hospitality in Alameda, and, if they had not been in such a rush, would have gotten in touch with CHARLIE CURTZE at Hunter's Point. Passing through Honolulu they saw Jesse and Ann Burks, Glover and Marylou Ferguson, as well as Jack Lewis and Ray Needham out of '31. He writes, "the thrill of seeing New Zealand from the air from the North Island to the South Island is unmatched. I am heading for the ice in a day or two, and am looking forward to what I am told is the most superb scenery in the world. The biggest regret I have about being sent down here is missing all of our Navy football games for a couple of years and missing our 30th reunion." He adds best wishes to the group in D. C. and hopes to see us at our luncheons, come next April.

A surprisingly large contingent managed to make the regular monthly luncheon at Fort Myer on 9 October. In absence of both DUNCAN and SLAYTON, RAY THOMPSON took over and paid the bills. Those present were: Swifty Caldwell, Bill Davis, Dick Derickson, Joe Enright, Eddie Fredericks, Russ Kefauver, Chick King, Joe Koenig, Don Lacey, Tom Long, Don Macintosh, Mac McMuUen, Bob McRae, Deane Marcey, Dale Mayberry, Tom Morton, Arnie Schade, Pete Searcy, Ralph Styles, Rufe Taylor, Ray Thompson, Charley Travis, Walter Newton and Archie Wright.

RADM. L. P. KIMBALL, JR. '33

TOM LONG gave a briefing on the questionnaire he is preparing for dissemination in preparation for the 30-year book. Charley Travis has done a colossal and painstaking job of verifying the names of all those who ever were a part of the Class of '33. He has just completed an alphabetical listing which, in due time, we hope to have complete with verified addresses of all those 634 persons in any way connected with '33. With this magnificent start—and with the cooperation of all hands reading Sihpmate, as well as interested friends of the class—we should be able to make this a valuable and accurate product. Once again, as in the past, we are fortunate in having SHIPMATE

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an able, enthusiastic and willing committee doing the work of assembling the myriad data and details which should make this latest volume a worthy successor to our fine Double Three Roundup; however, it is up to each one of us to give them the cooperation and assistance they will need to get the job done.

Gordon and Jean Chung-Hoon, Gail and Carlton Coen, and Brilly and Dick Akeroyd.

WILLIAM M C M I L L A N has been named vice president of The Engineer Company of New York, manufacturers of industrial fuel-burning and lubrications systems. He will be in charge of engineering, manufacturing, and service.

On Friday, 24 August, class members stationed in the vicinity and others visiting Hawaii assembled at the fabulous La Ronde Restaurant in Honolulu for a delightful evening. In case you haven't been in the area recently. La Ronde is billed as the world's most unique dining room and cocktail lounge, revolving atop (25th floor) the Ala Moana Building, midway between downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. The panoramic view is truly without parallel, and cocktails and dinner served that evening were equally superlative.

From JOHN WILEY in temporary quarters at 2345 Ashmead Place, N.W., Washington, D. C : "I am going to be in Washington for 2 months and would appreciate receiving notice of any '34 gatherings. Could you put me on the list? (John attended the September and October luncheons.)

In June I took a Master's degree from Harvard in Public Administration and have since joined the Agency for International Development of the State Department. At the end of October we are going to Paraguay for 2 years for the A. I. D. Right now I am learning Spanish and policy (in English). We can't come to the Homecoming weekend but I do hope to see you in Washington before we leave." But they did get down to Homecoming and I am sure they enjoyed ever" bit of it.

Mutually enjoying the breathtaking view, cuisine and company were: (left to right, photo #\) Mac and Mildred MacKenzie; (photo # 2 ) , Dick Latham, Lucy and Hank Miller, Helen and Bob Hopkins, Eloise and Kendall Casey, Ramona and Jack Bain and Karen Latham; (photo # 3 ) , Ed and Isabelle Fleck, Peg and Ellis Rittenhouse,

A note from BOB LEEMAN, CO, NAS North Island: "I regret that in my haste in departing from Washington for the West Coast with change of duty orders, I was unable to contact you to say goodby. Gladys and I arrived out here on the West Coast the latter part of August. The Class of '34 is well represented out here as we have

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

found during the short period since our arrival.

While luxuriating in Ken Veth's spacious quarters at the Los Angeles Naval Base for 3 days, we enjoyed visiting with Margaret and JOE TIBBETS (ComCarDiv 15), who were thrilled at the visit of their 1st grandchild, and with Shirley and JIM SHILSON (C/S ComMinePac). Upon arrival down here in San Diego I reported to ComFAirSD/ComNaBs (RAdm. MARSHALL WHITE) as relief for BILL COLLINS, Commanding Officer, NAS North Island. The Change of Command was an all '34 show with White, Collins and Leeman presiding. Have seen LARRY HECHT, who continues as effectively as ever in co-ordinating Class of '34 interests in the San Diego area; JIM DAVIS, who is the Director Southwest Division Bureau of Yards and Docks; HART KAIT, Commanding Officer of the Naval Amphibious Group 3 with Flagship USS ESTES (AGC-12); PAUL SAVIDGE, who has just arrived to assume command of ComPhibTraPac; FRANCIS BOYLE, who was recendy relieved by Adm. Davidson as ComTraPac and takes over next week as ComCruDesFlot 7 from Adm. Wendt; HARRY COOK, C/S ComCarDiv 2, who is out from the East Coast for a few days to participate in some of the outstanding training facilities in the area; and GORMAN MERRICK. Everyone here is looking forward to getting up to the Navy-USC game at Los Angeles on 17 November."

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Attention Washington area classmates: BILL HASTINGS was contacted by his opposite number in the Class of 1934, USMA, and a joint luncheon has been set up for Thursday, 15 November, at Arlington Hall. You will be so informed by telephone callers in November. Let's have a good turnout.

HOMECOMING '34 representation was good but it was very enlightening to see the large numbers turned out by the classes of 1922 and 1932. Congratulations.

What will it be for '34 in '64? Besides some of the area faithful, it was good to see the BOB DA VIES and STEVE DAUNISes, both with plebe sons, and the STU RAMSEYs and JOHN WILEYs. The ED LEEs were caught transiting the area, and a surprise was to discover the ANGUS MacLEODs still in the area.

It has finally come to pass. LCMr. Cecelia S. HARBOLD, NAVHOSP ANNA. When directed on or about 30 November (BEAT ARMY) detached duty; proceed Bethesda, Md., report C. O. NAVHOSP NATNAVMEDCEN, duty. Since these orders were pending and night duty was moved up, festivities at 120 Spa View Ave. were somewhat curtailed for Homecoming this year.

Very much enjoyed the company of Dottie and BOB CHANDLER and Ann and ROY SMITH over Friday night. It was fortunate that everybody Ceil invited to brunch the next morning (Saturday) failed to show. It had been a big Friday evening

Sec'y, Capt. T. S. Baskett, USN U. S. Naval Obserratoiy Washington 25, D. C. PHIL HAUCK's widow, Virginia, writes that she is living at 41 Canterbury Rd., Winchester, Mass., in the house she and Phil bought in '52.

Their oldest son, Roger, is in the class of '63 at Harvard. He and his wife Jane (daughter of ED GIBSON) recently welcomed their second child—• a boy. Phil's second son, Frederick, graduated from Tufts this year and is now an ensign serving in USS WARRINGTON. Phil's daughter Bettey, now a high school senior, is an accomplished musician who has played with the Greater Boston Youth Symphony before the President, and in Carnegie Hall, and has performed with the orchestra as soloist in a Telemann Viola Concerto.

Capt. WARREN E. OLIVER, USN (SC) (Ret.), and Mrs. Oliver announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Louise, to Mr. James Richard Irvine, who is a student at Brigham Young University. Katherine is the granddaughter 58

of RAdm. E. M. Pace, Jr., '12, and RAdm. R. E. Oliver '23.

Sec'y, Capt. K. C. Lovell, USN 3948 Garrison St., N.W. Washington, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN 4029 Downing St. Annandale, Va. CARL H. AMME, JR., has been named senior operations analyst in the defense analysis center of Stanford Research Institute, Menlo Park, Calif.

Amme, who retired from the Navy as Captain earlier this year, is the author of numerous articles on national strategy and defense. Several have been awarded the annual U. S. Naval Institute Prize Essay Contest.

He now resides with his family at 55 Whiskey Hill Rd., Woodside, Calif.

Well here it is November, and Homecoming has come and gone. While there were no formal arrangements like the 25th Reunion, those of us who were fortunate to be present had a wonderful time—as usual! Some 15 couples arrived on the scene for the Friday night KT party and dinner in the Mess Hall. Of course some of the players—I'm not mentioning any names—got mixed up in the Washington traffic and didn't quite get together until they met in Dahlgren Hall. But then that is another story too long to relate. Anyway, we all had a wonderful time Friday night, seeing old friends, raising tables, singing, etc. Among those present whom we hadn't seen in years were the A. J. (ALGY) CARRs. They now live in Portsmouth, Va., at 1010 Steriing Pt. Dr., Telephone EX 33820, where Al is in his own business selling and being a broker in real estate. It was good to see the Carrs after all these many long years, and I do mean many.

Also picked up Friday night was the fact that ARCHIE (H. H.) HEMINGWAY is now a Veep with Union Tank Car Co. His address is 2511 Brumley Dr., Flossmoor. 111. GENE RIEWE also announced that he is now with Hercules Power Co., Rocky Hill, N. J., in machine design, since 30 August. Another fact elicited during dinner is that A. W. (WINDY) BROWN is the Development Engineer with Owens-Corning Fibreglas Corp., Ashton, R. I. Saturday proved to be the usual beautiful day, particularly for those who had never been in the new stadium—yes, we were in the west stands this year, upper level, almost on the 50-yard line.

The game, though finally won, gave us many an exciting moment as the Baumeisters, Rices, Cresaps, Combs, Coles, Bradleys, Wendels, Wares, Schawners, Heywoods, Dick Myers, Davenports,

Pratts, Kimmels, Gordy Fowler, Gene Riewe, Bill Shea and son, Starks and Ellis cheered for downs and up-side downs. It was close, but Navy finally won. DICK and Phylis ROTHWELL had intended to be down, but I guess didn't make it, probably because we goofed and didn't have any organized reservations this year. We missed them and apologize for not getting the word out on time.

JIMMY RITTER writes that their new address is 4871 Sunnybrook Ave., Buena Park, Calif. Says Jimmy: "Same job—we just moved to a bigger house." If you are out that way the telephone number is 541-4596 (direct dialing code 714).

FRANK and Rosa LAW have announced the marriage of their daughter, Grace Elizabeth, to Alvah Perry Franklin Bonnewell, Jr., of Norfolk, Va. The marriage took place on 23 August at Fort Myer Chapel with a reception afterwards at the Fort Myer Officers' Open Mess. The groom is now in the Army, and the newlyweds are stationed at Fort Bragg. Congratulations from all of us in '36.

FRED and Nancy BENNET's son is a student at Cornell. Don't know on which side their allegiance fell on 13 October, but I bet it was still Fred and Navy!

JACK and Blanche BAUMEISTER's daughter Babs is a smdent at Beaver College. Their son John, III, is presendy living in Arlington, Va. Recendy Kitty Burkhardt (Mrs. Paul Travis) of Santa Barbara, Calif., reported on her parents VON and Ginna BURKHARDT. The latter are both fine and now residing in Long Beach, Calif.

How about some news or a letter. Von Burkhardt?

Since last reporting TOM and Nancy REED had their share of both joy and sadness, the former a granddaughter born to Betty Lou in July, and the latter the untimely death of their son-in-law, Richard K. Robinson (husband of Nana), in August at Garden Grove," Calif. Nana and her children, Richard, Jr., and Kevin, are now in Philadelphia with Nancy and Tom. We are all sorry to hear of this latter news.

See you next month, and until then, it is still BEAT ARMY on I December.

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Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Cdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.), 5439 41st St., N.W. Washington 15, D. C.

TWENTY-FIFTH REUNION Alumni Homecoming 1962—25th Reunion for 1937. The gathering of USNA Alumni is a significant event permitting any alumni to renew acquaintances all in one night, which would not be possible during the changes of duty that are SHIPMATE

'37 SEATTLE CONTINGENT celebrating their 25th. Left to right: Rollo and Gloria Ross, John and Gwen DeVone, Frank and Helen Eddy, Jerry and Helen Child, Bernie and Peggy Bieri, Jr.

experienced in a naval career. The Alumni Homecomings do moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thev provide the climate for one or more classes to have their Reunions, not in the swirl of a June Week with parents, family and drags abounding, but in that climate of Alumni reassembling to reaffirm their ties to their alma mater and to one another. The Reunions of individual classes permit that even closer association of men who jointly shared that training to again feel the warmth of mutual friendship; of the continuously shared experiences of the past with a simultaneous growing maturity through the intervening years to the Reunion.

The William and Mary game on Saturday afternoon provided the transition from Homecoming to Reunion for 1937. The weather was scattered clouds with alternating warm sunlight and cool breeze during shadow. Our seats were in upper east section 129 and RIGHT ON THE 50-YARD LINE. The "march-on" of the brigade was impressive in all respects. The customary cheer for the Alumni Homecoming was provided by the brigade. There was an innovation, a salute to the Alumni following the cheerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;off came the caps of some midshipmen; the caps remaining spelled "WELCOME USNA ALUMNI." The 60-man Drum and Bugle Corps did a precise marching operation and this year the bugles were of different lengths and silvered instead of the "gold" of former years, but the show was great.

With the march-on of the brigade was a brass field piece of Civil War vintage, hauled by midshipmen in appropriate costume. This intrigued some, but the answer was soon apparent. The game opened with some nice crisp and snappy plays by the Navy team and a touchdown. Out boomed the trusty cannon. The touchdown was converted and out boomed the cannon. So on for the rest of the game when the Navy scored. The Navy team was not crisp and snappy players all the way through the game. Penalties and fumbles were about evenly divided, passes were intercepted by both teams, and the score was anybody's game until the last seconds of play. In fact, the stadium chanted the countdown for the last 8 seconds of play.

On this 25th year since graduation, USNA '37 was most naturally interested in the Reunion.

Overnight accommodations as much as possible were centralized to allow the exchange of experiences between friends, when not surrounded by the noise and turmoil of large social gatherings.

54 classmates in civilian careers and 33 class,mates on active duty gathered from 22 states and the Caribbean to celebrate this moment of time.

From the north and the south and the west they came. Six came from California: Spike Barkley N O V E M B E R

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(Aquanautics), Skeeter Gardes (USN), Dutch and Peg Harmuth (Ampex), John Morse (USN), Jack and Ruth Whisder (Lockheed) and Hank and Babe Transue (Bechtel Corp.).

JACK and Ruth WATKINS (Lago Oil) were up from Aruba, Netherlands Antilles. Jack has been with Lago Oil and Transport for 25 years.

Jack, Jr., is in pre-med school at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and young James was just recently entered at Tabor Academy. Jack's function is with the senior engineering staff making long range economic forecasting concerning refinery operations. Jack and TOM TURNER share the same home town, Walpole, N. H. Tom and Connie Turner (Furniture) were down from Walpole, N. H., for the occasion.

Tom was the only classmate representing New Hampshire at this Reunion. He is quite a citizen of his state; his license plate was simply "TLT." Up from the southland they came. "PB" and Mariedora Moore (Motel Owners) from Alabama, Jef and Susan Norman (Banking) from Florida, Joe and Lucille Walker (Realtor) from South Carolina, Felix and Helen DeGolian (Structural Steel) from Georgia, and Art and Margaret Fishe (USMC), and Tom Nixon (Teaching) from North Carolina.

From the land of the "down-easter," Maine, came TOM and Eloise DAVIES (USN). RED and Ann HESSEL (USN) came from Newport, R. I. Out of Connecticut came another 4 to join the gathering clan. HARRY and Dickie GLENNON (Moore-McCormack), STATES and Doris MEAD (Chase Bank), JACK and Eleonora MINGWAY (Texaco) and CHARLIE and Pearl NASH (Remington Rand).

Down from New York came JIM and Bette BROWN (Bendix), BOB and Eleanor McWILLIAMS, BOB MOUNTREY (Esso Shipping) and HUBIE and Lois REECE (USN).

The pull of association swept to the west, bringing from Colorado WAYNE and Elizabeth BROWN (Beachcraft); from Michigan TOM and Rose PEARSALL (Continental Aviation) and from Ohio BOB and June NORTHWOOD (USN).

The neighboring and near neighboring states had members of USNA '37 who also heard the call of Reunion. From Pennsylvania came Dick and Peggie Holden (Philco), Gordon and Martha Matheson (Textiles), Charlie and Truie Meigs (GE), Joe and Bette Rengel, and John and Esther Simpson of Westinghouse. Bob and Jane Rare (AMP Inc.) and Jesse and Doe Robinson (Burroughs Corp.).

New Jersey to the east of Pennsylvania had PAUL and Margaret HUELSENBECK (Paragon

Oil Co.) and KEITH and Betty ROBERTSON (Author and Pottery Specialties) come down to Annapolis.

From nearer still in Delaware came DON and Grace DEAN (Adas Powder) and HENRY and Natalie SIPPLE (Monuments). And coming east from the hills of West (by god) Virginia, Sir, was BARNEY FLENNIKEN. Seven from Norfolk, Va., felt the pull of Reunion and yielded to the impulse: Guy and Virginia Anderson (Realtor), Walt and Mary Barry (USN), Al and Mary Carr (Insurance) and Bob and Mickey Fenn (Meteorologist), Paul and Margaret Hartman (USN), "PK" and "Tighe" Taylor (Newport News Shpbldg.) and Tony and Louise Zavaldi (USN).

MORGAN and Nancy BALDWIN (Materials Handling Equipment) came over from Baltimore to join the group.

Annapolis and environs turned out full strength to greet all hands. CHARLIE and Mary MINTER (Mr. and Mrs. Commandant) made their quarters "Headquarters" for all hands who so desired to use them as such. MONTY and Libby BALLINGER (USN) had worked hard to handle all the accommodations for the reunionists, so they were there to share in the enjoyment of the affair.

CHARLIE and Missy DODDS (Farming:) showed up at the Reunion dinner to see their friends and were hosts to all that came to their farm on the following Sunday. FRANK WORTH (Lumber-Equing) and JOE and Dottie GERATH (Westinghouse) renewed acquaintances, as we all did.

The metropolitan D. C. area came to Annapolis 31 strong, including active duty and civUian members of the class. The active duty classmates were: Don and Phoebe Baer, Dick and Ginnie Ball, Bush and Donnie Bringle, Ralph and Maryl Cousins, Bob and Lois Erly, Bob Farrington, Don and Micky Gay, Fil and Jay Gilkeson, Jerry and Evelyn Hughes, Fred and Ethel Janney, Stretch and Martha Kelley, Harvey and Shirley Lanham, Bill and Ruth Mack, Guy and Virginia Narter, Jack and Joan Obermeyer, Schnitzle and Marion Schneider, Ed and Janee Scofield, Jack and Bess Slaughter, Walt and Francesca Stencil, and Red and Janet Vance. The civilian classmates from the D. C. area were Fog and Phil Blasdel (DECO Electronics), Larry and Bea Brandey (Giannini Controls), Jimmy and Midge Denton (General Electronics Lab.), Jim and Madge Gustin (State Dept.), Ted and Tory Harper (DECO Electronics), John and Betty Johnston (National Geographic Society), Bob and Janet Madison (Artist), Archie and Marv Soucek 59

(Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab.) and Wes and Marcella Steesy (Manufacturers Representative).

Though SQUIRE PRIDMORE could not attend, as he was out of the area, Cynthia did come and went to work for the class providing those littie niceties of the table decoration for the dinner on Saturday evening. With the aid of Charlie Minter's daughter, Cynthia created just that right amount of harvest atmosphere. And HANK ROWE's unexpected duty requirement fortunately did not keep Sue Rowe away from the affair.

All who came to this Reunion left taking with them the warmth of fresh comraderie and 3 mementos of the occasion: a vest of blue and gold suitably marked and printed " '37 25th Reunion"; a gold watch chain imprinted for that vast vest expanse that we now have, and a Navy blue paper opener engraved with the class crest and the words "Class of '37 Twenty-Fifth Anniversary, U. S. Naval Academy" (these 2 arranged by WES STEESY), and an ash tray of a deep soft blue about 6 inches square, with a 4-inch diameter depressed circle in the bottom, in which was a good-sized gold line drawing of our class crest, with the inscription "1937-62 25th Reunion"—provided by KEITH ROBERTSON. All the classmates were there in spirit with our 87. Two groups held reunions simultaneously in their area. Charlie Minter received a telegram which reads: "Greetings to all stalwarts 25 cheers for thirty-seven and all that jazz from the Seal Beach Branch of Squads East and West. Hale, Hall, Hanson and Scales."

A letter from BERNIE BIERI reads: "Last Saturday evening, while the majority of '37 were celebrating our 25th at Annapolis, those of us from the Seattle area who were unable to make the East Coast trek met at our quarters for a Puget Sound anniversary party.

"We had a good old-fashioned hoe-down with refreshments at our place and a dinner-dance at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, NSD Seatde, afterwards. FRANK and Helen EDDY ferried over from Kingston, and JERRY and Helen CHILD drove in from Tacoma to meet the Seattle contingent comprising JOHN and Gwen DEVANE, ROLLO and Gloria ROSS, GUY and June O'NEIL and yours truly and Peggy. We were contemplating trying to give a call, but, realizing that you had a 3 hours' start on us and probably wouldn't accept a collect call, setded for a few toasts in absentia.

"Everyone seemed to have a good time getting caught up on family histories and swapping lies.

I am enclosing a picture of the group early in the evening, as this seemed to be the smart thing to do. The O'Neils are missing from the picture since they joined us later at the Club. From left to right are the Rosses, DeVanes, Eddys, Childs and Bieris."

On Sunday Charlie Minter stood at attention, a member of USNA 1937, Commandant of Midshipmen, on his 25th Reunion Weekend, as the Brigade of Midshipmen marched to divine service.

What an appropriate spanning of the 25 years for the Class of 1937 and its service to its country.

In the silence after the drum beats stopped.

Church Call sounded. At the last note Charlie and the Brigade Commander exchanged salutes and all entered the Chapel. The Midshipman Choir, marching up the nave in solemn cadence singing, "Still lift your standard high/Still march in firm array/As warriors through the darkness toil/Till dawns the golden day," entered the chancel to be immediately followed by the National Ensign, Navy and Naval Academy flags, carried at a quick double step to make the banners wave. The flags were halted snappily before the altar, where the 2 junior flags were dipped vvith slow dignity. Upon their return to carry position, the National Ensign was dipped with reverence, as it should be for one nation under God. USNA '37 should remember its 25th Reunion, with the comraderie that brought 87 classmates 60

to Annapolis, and 2 smaller groups together in Seatde, Wash., and Seal Beach, Calif.

Corr. Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN 3900 Watson PI.. N.W., Washington. D. C. HOMECOMING

Our reunion in Annapolis this year was one of the best since the beginning of the observance of Homecoming. For its success we have BOB and Betty HURON, GRANT and Jean HESTON to thank for a wonderful job of planning and organizing. Jean and Grant rounded up the troops and Betty and Bob opened up their quarters at the Engineering Experiment Station for a wonderful cocktail-buffet party following the game on Saturday. To make the occasion even more enjoyable, Jean, Grant and I were invited to be weekend guests. So I can say without reservation that as host and hostess Bob and Betty are tops, and I speak for all the classmates and wives who were present in saying many thanks for your kindness and warm hospitality in making this such a memorable occasion.

The weekend, of course, started on Friday evening and all '38ers gave a good account of themselves. In Dahlgren Hall we lifted our glasses high, and in the Mess Hall our tables even higher, including a beautiful wife balanced on each. Several faces not seen in many years appeared during the weekend. RAY GEORGE, who retired in January 1959 and now spends his time cruising along the East Coast, docked his 48-ft. ketch the SANBAN (meaning 3 in Japanese) and joined us for the weekend. He had just returned from the America Cup races in Newport and was heading south for the winter. He had recently seen JAY GOULD, who is teaching school in Quincy, Mass., and living in Weymouth. JOHN and Kay OWEN were also on hand. They have just moved to Washington from Michigan, where they have lived the past 9 years. John heads up the Pneumo Dynamics Corporation and he and Kay now live at 4312 Litton Lane, McLean, Va. Others from Washington were FRANK and Eve WHALEN, GEORGE and Mary Jane MUSE, ED CONRAD, SNOWDEN and Anne ARTHUR, who had flown down to Puerto Rico for 8 days the latter part of August and enjoyed a get-together with JOHN and Babs MYER; John is Chief of Staff to COMCARIBSEAFRON; BILL and Jane ROGERS newly arrived from the West Coast, JOE McDOWELL and Diantha, MIKE RINDSKOPF and Sylvia, HUGH ROBINSON and Peggy—also newly arrived from the West Coast where he was relieved of his cruiser command by RED COWARD; TOM SUDDATH and Eileen, SKIP GIFFIN and Grace, RAY ALEXANDER and Libby, RETT TRICKEY and Peggy, DICK INGHAM and Dot; RANDY MOORE and Lucy also newly arrived in Washington; EL OGLE and Kitty, and CHARLIE NORRIS and Barbara. OTIS and Micki WESCHE journeyed up from Indian Head, Md., and EL BALDRIDGE took leave from his Destroyer Squadron, just back from Med duty, and journeyed down from Newport. BILL and Louise BOYKIN and NORM and Alison FRYER came over from Baltimore. DICK and lona COOPER and JOE and Dee TUCKER came up from Norfolk. The Tuckers were headed for duty in Naples, where Joe will take over Service Squadron Six. From Caracas, Venezuela, via Key West came ELI VINOCK enroute to relieve GEORGE REINHART

been ever best Bob

one of the most enjoyable occasions I have participated in so next year should be the for '38. Again, many thanks to Betty and Huron.

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NEWS

We have a newly elected group in charge with ED CONRAD at the helm, GEORGE MUSE as Vice Chairman, HUGH ROBINSON, Treasurer, and GRANT HESTON, Secretary. New arrivals are RANDY MOORE, DOUG PUGH and ART JOHNSON. Plans are rapidly materializing, with MIKE RINDSKOPF in charge, to get the addendum to our 20-year book underway. When you get your questionnaires please fill them out and return them as soon as possible. Also our new committee will soon be setting the dates and schedule for our June 1963 reunion in Washington and passing the dope along to you.

The wives also have their new season activities underway, and Jean HESTON and Mary Jane MUSE were the hostesses at the organizational luncheon held at the Army-Navy Club in late October. You will hear more of their plans in the next issue.

CALIFORNIA NEWS

BILL COLLOM writes that he joined the civilian community in April and wanted to let us know that he and Marybeth were thoroughly enjoying their 2nd career with Douglas Space and Missile Division in Santa Monica. They live at 108 Sunridge St., Playa Del Rey, Calif. Bill, along with JIM COOLEY, made a short trip to the Naval Station, Long Beach, with a group from Douglas and saw FRANK SILK the CO, and DICK MUGG,

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Thanks for the news. Bill, and the very best of good luck, success and happiness to you and Marybeth.

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After ELI VINOCK relieves him as CO SIERRA (AD-I8), GEORGE REINHART takes over as Cx)mmand of DesRon T w o from CHARLIE POND, and Charlie goes to the staff of CinCLantFlt. BOB BYRNES has orders to command the MSTS ELM Area. JOHN DACEY will command DesDevGroup Two, VERN SOBALLE takes charge of the CANBERRA ( C A G - 2 ) and MONROE

KELLY will command Amphibious Squadron Six. LES EUBANKS, VIC DYBDAL, HANK JACKSON and AL CHURCH will report to OpNav. GEORGE BULLARD will be Chief of Staff to ComCarDiv 3. BRICK GANYARD goes to the staff of OjmWestSeaFron.

RAY ALEXANDER is a student at the National War College. JIM ANDREWS will command BOSTON

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Squadron 17. RAY CALHOUN will be the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations CONCUSNavEur; HARRY MASON will be tiie Commanding Officer of the Naval Electronics Laboratory in San Diego, and ED MANOWN is the 0>mmanding Officer of the Receiving Station T. I., San Francisco. BILL SPEARS takes command of Amphibious Squadron Four and although you will read about this after the occasion, Marie and Bill are hosting the class party following the annual Norfolk Oyster Bowl Game.

Happy Thanksgiving.

on the SIERRA (AD-I8).

AL and Elizabeth McFARLAND were down from Philadelphia and JACK and Betty RAYMER from the Naval War College in Newport. Completing the Annapolis contingent were TUDY WOOD, JOE and Ruth BLANDIN, TOM and Peggy WASHINGTON and BOB and Barbara McNITT. Bob is now stationed at the Naval Academy and volunteered to see that we had an appropriate place to hold our big 25th reunion at Homecoming. So let's all make plans now to be there next year. The Homecoming has always

Sec'y, Capt. Thomas R. Weschler, USN 4300 Hawthorne St., N.W. Washington 16, D. C. R. L. GURNEE

It is with great regret we report the death of BOB GURNEE who had been living in the San Jose, Calif., area. As this goes to press we have no details, but the funeral was Saturday, 13 October. The class extends its heartfelt sympathy to Marion, who is at home at 130 Midway St., Campbell, Calif. She will certainly appreciate hearing from Bob's many friends.

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Though there have been few letters during September and October, the class luncheons (1st Wednesday of each month at Army-Navy Country Club at noon) have had turnouts of over 30 people each time, with many new faces here on duty, a few just visiting. The new Washington roster shows over 100 of us in Washington-Baltimore-Annapolis, and who knows how many not recorded. (The rosters were mailed about I November. Drop me a card or phone if you missed yours, or if you would like a copy.)

The news of retirement continues—^ED AIKEN retired from USMC I October, TOM BELL 1 November and FRED KITTLER I January.

HARRY HELFRICH (retired 30 June) is working with Martin Aircraft Co. at their building near Friendship Airport, and with Diana is fixing up a lovely old place on the Severn River. DICK GOULD and family left Newport this summer and are now located in San Francisco. Word is that both Mary and Dick are teaching, something they have considered for some time. Co-incidentally, MAC and Bernice MacALLISTER retired 30 June from BuShips and went off to the West Coast also to teach. Seems like a fine way to mutually enjoy the same hours and also have a great deal in common to discuss and solve.

Had a nice letter from PAUL DIMBERG (Manager, Utility Sales, New Orleans District, Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co.) inviting all '39ers passing through New Orleans to stop and say hello.

He is at home at 5137 MacArthur Blvd., New Orleans 14, La. HOMECOMING

Homecoming produced over 40 couples there for all or part of the weekend, with Friday night being the biggest single event. In addition to the fun of the Dahlgren Hall party, dinner in the Mess Hall (the tables are too heavy) and dancing afterward, the REIGARTS hosted an informal '39 gathering at their quarters on Porter Road. Those houses are built big and sturdy, and it's a good thing! Saturday, after the ball game which was much more exciting than we liked to see, we had a '39 buffet supper at the Leyte Gulf Room of the Club—with a cash bar starting after the game.

About 25 couples were there for the supper and another 5 or 6 dropped in enroute elsewhere. It

was a fine affair and we are indebted to HARRY SEYMOUR for arranging it—and for reserving the same spot for next year (our 24th). (The Washington contingent is just getting stimulated to get the 25th planned.)

Thanks go to Jane O'MEARA for her poems that night, congratulating the NOBLE HARRISes on their 20th wedding anniversary, and Diana HELFRICH on her birthday. Also thanks to ED HARRIS for inciting all of us to stand up and tell of our doings these days. Some of the out-oftowners at the game were JACK and Helen RUSH down from New Jersey, MAJORs, LOVIGs and SCHUMANNs up from Norfolk, SHUMWAYs from upstate New York (Skaneatales), MOANs from Philadelphia and TED HOGGARD (5 Main Drive, Wenham, Mass.). The area crowd was represented (with brides included in most cases and many children) by Gulick, Tenanty, Weschler, Tom Bell, Ebbie Bell, Schratz, Lloyd, Fred Hooper, Laycock, Splain, Williamson, Shamer, Gillette, Mrozinski, Reigart, Seymour, Helfrich, Dawson, Noble Harris, Weinel, Paul Adams, Dewey, Felix, Gore, Latimer, Elsom, O'Meara, Ramage, Reahl, Swayne, Glendinning and undoubtedly a few others that escaped this eagle eye. Lots of news circulated, but mostly we looked a litde heftier and pretty successful; main concern, how to get the kids through college without giving up drinking or golf (in inverse order).

The October luncheon caught K. C. CHILDERS (still at Point Mugu) in town, but just missed TEX McBRAYER (COL USMC) passing dirough.

In addition to WILLIE STILES, who is our old Marine hand here in Washington, we now have BILL CLOMAN, JACK HAWKINS and JIM GLENNON to keep up the cadence. The RENFROs are back in town from Coronado (one year there is not enough, says Nida) and the DICK PRATTS (CEC, now Comptroller for Bu Y&D).

The family weekend (13 October) in Annapolis came so close to Homecoming that the turnout was light. According to Ann ELSOM there were more fathers and children than ever before, with the wives, apparently, hotting the kettle for their return. However, the GULICKs in Alexandria invited everyone by after the game to share a pot luck supper. Speaking of wives, the first luncheon

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turned out 38 wives here in the D. C. area. Our hostesses were Ann ELSOM and Mickey CLARK. They meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

For information, your executive committee now consists of TOM BELL, luncheon chairman, LEE GOOLSBY, treasurer, DAN GARRISON and FRED KITTLER, members and me (WESCHLER) secretary. Fred's relief was elected last meeting—PAUL SCHRATZ—but Fred has consented to take care of the December dinner-dance scheduled for Friday, 7 December. This has proved to be a big affair each year, and our gals look their prettiest.

Sorry for missing that Homecoming issue. Send in the news.

CHARLIE CHANDLER sent in the fine picture of the Pearl Harbor contingent. They are holding monthly luncheons and the group this past month included, from left to right: John C. McCarthy (Hawaiian Dredging Co.), James A. Dare (Staff CinC Pac), Charies R. Chandler (ComFleTraGru PeaH), Henry G. Reaves (Staff CinCPac), Gerald S. Norton (CO USS HASSAYAMPA), George B. Cattermole (Staff CinCPac) and Francis T. Cooper (CO USS KAWISHIWI). Not present due to being in WestPac were ARTHUR F. FISCHER and ALFRED J. TOULAN, new and old skippers respectively, of the USS PONCHATOULA (AO-148).

One suggestion that Charlie makes is that any classmate coming to Pearl should write ahead, for then they will try to schedule luncheons to suit the visitor. Seems most accommodating, and wouldn't any of us like the chance to go there!

We are wondering how many '39ers (or any ex-Naval Academy) are living in the area of Lehigh Valley, Pa. The idea of starting a monthly luncheon group is being kicked around, and will be done if there's enough response. If you are living anywhere near AUentown-Bethlehem-Easton area of Pa. or Phillipsburg, N. J., contact John F. French '25 at 3044 Cornwall Rd., Bethlehem, Pa., who is the spark plug for this endeavor.

SKEET BEMIS is currentiy assigned as Head of the Department of Naval Warfare at the Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. He is the sole active duty representative of '39 in the area, but is anticipating a 100% increase with the arrival of HOWIE THOMPSON, who should be there by now. JIM WAY is retired and living in the local

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area. JAIME TRAUGER was a visiting lecturer but couldn't stay long enough to get in a golf game. Skeet has had a rough summer, undergoing a series of abdominal operations at the Fort Ord Army hospital, but is happy to report that everything has progressed according to schedule. This doesn't sound like a way to enjoy those golf courses you talk about, Skeet, but we will add what you said, "Bring your clubs if you head this way."

HARRY SEYMOUR has been doing a noble job for the class, down at Annapolis. He went to Bainbridge to present the Class of 1939 Award to Arnold E. Catron, the Naval Prep School honor graduate, and now that Catron is a midshipman, Harry has ordered the watch which will be engraved and presented with suitable ceremony.

Midshipman Catron, '66, has a topnotch record, and will be another credit to the class Award.

HAROLD FELIX writes that he has recently joined the Martin Company at Baltimore, as principal engineer in their Space System Division.

Sounds like a fine position, and we hope you make it for the next luncheon, as there should be many newcomers in the area. Harold and family are at 7731 Greenview Terrace, Towson 4, Md., and will be happy to see or hear from any of us.

The Norfolk group is mighty quiet. How about a picture and some news for the next column?

See you at the class luncheon (1st Wednesday of each month) at the Army-Navy Country Club.

Sec'y, Capt. Harvey B. Seim, USN National War College, Washington 25, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, G. G. Williams, c/o J. C. Wheat & Co., 15 Selden Arcade, Norfolk, Va. TWENTY-YEAR BOOK As the 20-year milestone recedes into the dim past, there are probably many who are wondering about the status of the book which was supposed to mark the event. I wondered too, until ED MUHLENFELD called me with a slight touch of panic in his voice on the day of his departure from Washington and asked if I could provide a haven for several boxes full of files, photos, etc., from which the book is taking shape. I learned that a lot of hard work has been quietiy going on, carried out by a dedicated but constandy changing group here in Washington. In any event, since I now have the boxes I probably have as good an idea as anybody of the status at the present time. Here's a brief rundown, and some proposals for winding up the job: So far biographical information is on hand for 188 class members, most of whom have also sent in checks. This represents about 52% of the potential entries. (Of 456 graduates, some 364 are still alive and kicking about one thing or another.)

A number of additional class members have promised to send biographical information, but some of the responses are long overdue. We hope to make some progress in the immediate future to fill in most of the gap, but obviously the project should move on to the printing stage scran.

We hope by 1 January 1963.

Several people in the Washington area are taking this task in hand; a successful conclusion, however, requires some help from the rest of the class. Here's what you can do—right now: First, send in your biographical information and pictures. We'd like about 500-750 words in an informal 3rd-person style relating what's happened to you during the 20 years after graduation.

Two copies, please. Two glossy prints of a personal picture (4"x4" or larger) are also needed. We would be happy to include a family picture, too, but this is optional with you. We need 2 prints, same size as above. Please note this: the value of the book is enhanced by its completeness, therefore we want to have an entry for every 20-year survivor, active or civilian. Submission of your biographical dope does not obligate you to buy the book.

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Second, if your address has changed since January 1961, send me a postcard with your current address. Include also a permanent address through which mail may be forwarded to you in the future. (Don't list BuPers.)

Third, send in your orders for copies of the book. Checks should be made payable to "USNA Class of 1940 Twenty Year Book Fund." The price of the initial copy for a particular purchaser is $16.00. The same purchaser may order additional copies at flO.OO each. (Some class members have already ordered additional copies at $16.00.

The excess payment will be rebated or applied to the purchase of additional copies, as you desire.

You will be contacted about this later.) The size of the printing will be determined largely by the number of pre-publication orders. We are not in a position to print extra copies for later sale to those who fail to order now.

As you can see, we are just about set to move into the wrap-up phase. With the fine groundwork laid by such stalwarts as ART BERNDTSON, WARD WITTER and Ed Muhlenfeld and otiiers in the Washington area over the past months, it won't take much effort by each of us to produce the final product. Let's hear from you!

HARV SEIM

ED MUHLENFELD writes from Yokosuka, Japan: "I'm just completing what may be the shortest WESPAC deployment on record. Took command of VEGA ( A F - 5 9 ) here last Tuesday, and a week later am about to depart for CONUS. Saw BILL BRYAN at the 7th Fleet Change of Command last Saturday, but the KITTY HAWK'S hangar was so crowded I couldn't get over to speak to him. The GENE HENLEYs are also here, waiting for a place to live; and Phyllis WITTER is holding down the fort while WARD is steaming around in POLLUX (AKS-4). WILLIE HOUSE was also around briefly before departing in MIDWAY. Willie will shortly take command of KENNEBEC."

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Sec'y, Mr. TuUy Shelley, Jr. 69A West Road New Canaan, Conn.

A card from LOU DAVIS told of his talking to HOKE SISK and BEN BYRNSIDE in Honolulu. Lou is in international law with Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago and was on his way to a few months in Pakistan for the company.

ROLLO RIEVE wrote from the Naval Air Station, Alameda, with the following note to the class: "I want to take this opportunity to express my thanks to those classmates who have written about the Twenty Year Book. With one or two exceptions, the books reached their destination in spite of some late changes in address. Any classmate who has not received a book as of this time should contact me immediately at Naval Air Station, Alameda. For the information of all '41 classmates, a copy had been placed in the library at the Naval Academy and Navy Department. I have about 10 extra copies which the printer made available and which I will be happy to send upon request. There will be no charge for the classmates who are in the book. If others who did not participate desire a copy, please include a check for $12.50 made out to 'Twenty Year Book—Class of 1941.' Anyone knowing the whereabouts of J. D. M A L O N E , please let me know. I am holding his copy of the book which has been returned with no forwarding address."

JOE TAUSSIG reports that Homecoming was quieter than usual as far as our class was concerned. Among the 20 to 25 classmates and wives attending were the Balls, Blounts, Charlie Carrs, Crenshaws, Delanos, Engles, Dave Kline, McClellons. Pierces, Simpsons and Weisners. There was no organized class party.

Now on duty in Annapolis are LLOYD YOUNG, Director of Humanities Division (which includes Bull and Dago); CHUCK MERDINGER

is head of the Bull Department and VIC ROWNEY has the Engineering Department.

Joe Taussig has been leading a valiant fight in behalf of retired regular officers whose livelihood depends pardy on "Navy selling." As a result of over 82 favorable editorials and a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the statute barring Navy and Marine officers from "Navy selling" for life has been repealed by (ingress and, when last we heard, was awaiting the President's signature.

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Sec'y, Capt. Arthur F. Rawson, Jr., USN 445 Argyle Dr., Alexandria 7, Va. Col. Walter W. Stegemerten, USMC 6106 Dorchester St., Springfield, Va.

LEO CULJAT reports: "Completed military service on 30 June after serving 3 years as Comptroller at the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River, Md. "On 2 July the whole family (less oldest, Terry, who worked as swimming instructor at Lake Tahoe, Calif.) got in our trusty travel trailer and Chevrolet and toured the country. In 2 months and 8,000 miles we visited state and national parks in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington State.

The 60 days accumulated leave was used up in grand style—a good part of it at Disneyland.

"After the World's Fair we setded in Seatde where I work for the Boeing Aircraft Company.

"Around here are beautiful lakes, parks, mountains and everything is green, thanks to a generous rainfall. We're still getting oriented, so a more complete report will be published later."

From all aspects the '42 reunion at Homecoming was a huge success. Particularly the dinner at the Diplomat. There were a lot of old acquaintances renewed. ED HAHNFELDT and JACK KENNEDY, who are neighbors in Monroeville, Pa., made the trip together. There was a large safari from Norfolk, and NORM NASH sent a note of appreciation for the Homecoming arrangements.

We all owe a big vote of thanks to WILLIE and Honey NYBURG, who did a wonderful job. Norm, HARRY BRINSER, JUD DOYLE and BILL VOSE comprised the total attendance at the August luncheon. However, the September luncheon was a litde more crowded. Attending were Gerry and Dottie Miller, Don and Bee Holmes, Buford and Ethel Abernathy, Rufe and Betty Porter, Sue Rosenberg, Marcelle Ruehrmund, Charlie Payne, Jud Doyle, Norm Nash and Harry AUendorfer. For the information of newcomers or transients, the Norfolk luncheons are held at the Breezy Point Officers' Club on the 3rd Friday of each month. Norm's niece, Miss Nancy Montgomery (daughter of BILL MENDENHALL and Mrs. HENRY MONTGOMERY), returned in August from a trip to Europe as one of a group of Girl Scouts chosen to represent the U. S. Nancy started college this fall, having been awarded one of the Dolphin scholarships.

ED ROSENBERG reported back to full duty in September after about a month in the hospital.

This is good news to all of us, Ed. If the news seems to be mosdy about Norfolk, it is because I am not getting news from the rest of the world. This is a plea for at least one '42er in each area where many of us are located to send the area news to me at 6106 Dorchester St., Springfield, Va. Also, if you have family news you would like to pass on to the class—^send it in to me.

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Sec'y, Capt. William Thomas Peach III, USN (SC), Naval Supply Corps School Athens, Ga. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. John T. Shepherd 5527 S. 3rd St., Arlington 4, Va.

JACK L. BECKER, who retired on 1 September, is manager of Program Plans in the Space Booster Division of United Technology Corporation, SunSHIPMATE

nyvalc, Calif. His home address is: 1489 Dana Ave., Palo Alto, Calif.

ALGERNON H. KERR (CDR SC USN RET) is now Assistant Vice President of the Exchange National Bank, Atchinson, Kansas, as Financial Management Consultant of the Armed Forces Department of the bank.

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Pres., Cdr. Scott E. Terrill, USN BuWeps (Rm. 27), Navy Dept.

Washington 25, D. C. Sec'y, Cdr. M. T. Scott, USN Rm. 2604, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington 25, D. C.

The appointment of CARL W. BURROWS, JR., to the newly created post of vice president. Contracts and Service Division, was announced by the Simmonds Precision Products Company of Tarrytown, N. Y. In this position Carl is responsible for all Simmonds domestic sales, marketing, all field engineering services and customer liaison.

He is a member of the Institute of Radio Engineers, the American Rocket Society, and the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences. Carl is interested in fishing, flying and yachting, and lives with his wife and 4 children in Pleasantville, N. Y. Cdr. NORMAN F. CAMPBELL retired on 1 July and is now with Martin-Marietta Nuclear Division in Baltimore. The Campbells' new address is 165 Williams Drive, Annapolis.

It has been noted that months often pass with no mention of our class in Shipmate. In fact there were even rumors that '44 is non-existent.

This report is a gross exaggeration as the recent Newport luncheon proves. Through the efforts of ERNIE HIPP, the members of '44 in the Newport area had an interesting visit and delightful lunch at the La Forge restaurant next to the historic Casino. Those in attendance were Herb Ainsworth, Bob Bothwell, Bill Campbell, Bob Coogan, Russ Hill, Wade Hiller, Kam Manship, Tim Thornhill, Bob Donnelly, Dan Rienstra, George Peery, Pappy Sims, Ernie Hipp and Bob Apple.

We thanked Ernie and complimented him on getting such a sterling group together. We also determined that in the last year we had aged considerablyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;several discovered that they now have children in college! The motion was made and carried to have a monthly luncheon and TIM THORNHILL, through gende persuasion, volunteered to handle next month's arrangements.

Forty-four normally moves silendy, unsung, but effective. However, we thought it high time that the "look alive" people and others know that we are still existent.

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A letter from WALT DEDRICK brings us up to date from the Thames River Country and instead of trying to paraphrase I'll quote part of it: "Here at the E. B. Division we've quite a few '45ers. PAT HANNAFIN is Blue Crew C O of the LAFAYETTE, NORM (BUZ) BESSAC is CO of the

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BOB CRAWLEY is located in Lamesa, Texas.

His address is c/o Irrigation Pump and Machine Service, Route C, Box 43. Besides this bit of information. Bob gave us some dope to make some of the class Phantoms real again. Many thanks. SAM ROREX is with the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., as the Senior Naval Officer there. He had some rather interesting news that in all probability will be printed in the next class newsletter.

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into BILL BENSON. Bill is the contracting officer for the SupShips organization. Dick asks that his new home address be listed as 13 Church St., Charleston, S. C. Hope and the children are already there.

JOE SCHROEDER wrote in from California with a home address of 3943 Admirable Drive, Portuguese Bend, L. A., Calif. Joe is a civilian now with the Space Technology Laboratories.

ART HEINZE is the Director of the Experimental Photograph Laboratory at NADC, Johnsville. Pa. In fact, he is living in Quarters D on the base. The P. O. address is Box 301, Ivyland, Pa. JIM SWANK sent in a couple of pictures of the MONTGOMERYS (JIM, Arlene, Tommy and Jimmy) and the Swanks (Jim and Ruth) at the top of Mt. Fuji. The quote of the letter is: "I wouldn't do it again for $100 cash." Better watch it, Jim; I understand that Mr. Udall is looking for a climbing partner.

DICK KESSLER reports that Mary gave birth to a number 4 son on 9 September, Conrad Peter Jagan Kessler, who had to stay in the U. S. Naval Hospital to put on some more weight. Dick writes that he sees DUKE ROYALTY, BILL HAYLER and CURT BISSETTE every now and then.

JOE WILCOX is living at 14203 Leeward Way, Riviera Beach, Fla. His letter reports another first, I believe, for the class, so I think he should have the privilege of stating it in his own words: "A bit of news for the class newsletter and Shipmate.

Probably the 1st marriage of a child of a member of '45. Our daughter, Karen Jo, was married in July at the North Island, C^oronado, Chapel to Ens. Richard Lee Laws of the Class of '62. They are now residing in Pensacola where he is attending flight school.

"I could not be at the wedding so classmate TOM E. SULICK acted in my place and gave the bride away. Tom's wife, Ann, and my wife, Darthula, were there, as was classmate GEORGE and Pat MAXWELL. The reception was at the North Island O Club.

"Incidentally, 'Phantom' classmate EUGENE MAHAN is residing in my home town in Oklahoma. A letter to Gene's T. V. Company, Weleetka, Okla., wUl reach him.

"Any classmates in the vicinity of Palm Beach are cordially welcome to drop in for a visit. We are in a subdivision called Paradise Port."

BOB DELGADO is in HORNET, where he is the Chief Engineer. Bob reports that "within the HUK Group out here we have '45 well represented on the sea (me), in the air TOXI ZIEGLER CO VS-35 and under the sea HOWIE BUCKNELL CO O USS SNOOK." It would appear that '45 has that group sewed up tight.

W A S H I N G T O N , D. C.

N O V E M B E R ,

USS SEMMES ( D D G - 1 8 ) . On his first day he ran

"As you may know, I retired (on 20) on I April of this year. I am working at Pratt Whitney Aircraft in cost control.

"Would you please have the class secretary change my address from Washington, D. C , to the one here.'

Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. L. G. Scliris, USN 6212 Lone Oak Dr., Bethesda 14, Md.

On 2 October we had our monthly luncheon at the Army-Navy Town Club with what most consider the biggest turnout yet in the Washington area for one of these affairs. Joe Taussig '41 gave a fine talk on the conflict of interest legislation and how we were and are affected. Needless to report, most of us were amazed at the maze of laws under which we come. A list of those attending the luncheon include Vic Knick, Sam Simpson, Don Hill, Don Brooks, Thad Taylor, Bob Edison, Les Buck, Sherm Blandin, Ray Bates, Homer Adrianse, Fred Berry, Al Blackburn, Roy Brotherton, John Charles, Frank Clifford, Cal Cobb, John Eakin, Bill Eaton, Bob Ewing, George Griffith, Bob Froyd, Johnny Haines, Jim Hightower, Joe Holzbaur, Ted Johnson, Willy Crenshaw, Bob Kays, Lou Knudsen, Ed McCarten, Joe Midgett, Serge Molano, Alex Padis, Don Poe, John Rich, Ralph StcU, Dick Van Orden, Muddy Waters, Hank Milhan, Dick Wilson, Ed Hastings, Bill Hoover and myself.

HAMILTON;

ARNETT TAYLOR is a civilian at E. B. as you most likely know. GEORGE STEELE is on the Staff, DepComSubLant as is JACK PADGETT (newly arrived) and HAL TRUEBLOOD. GEORGE ELLIS just departed last month from the same staff. So we're holding our own in the area."

In addition, Walt stated that he had midshipmen on board and he lost no time in motivating them.

Good work, Walt. Pass the word around on your techniques.

BOB EDISON wrote in from 56 Raymond St., Nashua, N. H., and in addition he was in the Pentagon when I saw him in the halls. Bob hasn't changed one bit.

DON ROCKWELL is now retired in Annapolis with Insurance of North America as well as Mumal Funds Associated of Md. Don's address is 5 Bristol Drive, Annapolis.

DICK ALEXANDER reports in from the Avondale Shipyard, Westwego, La., as the PCO of

CARL W . BURROWS '44

JIM BRADLEY dropped a note from Coronado where he is ComSubDiv 52. Jim was recendy decorated by the Federal Republic of Germany for the work he has done as the Assistant Naval Attache, Bonn, Germany. Congratulations, Jim! TEX OSTROM wrote in from 48 Mill Road, Latham, N. Y., that he made it to the altar after all these years. He was married on the 18th of August in Washington, D. C , to Carol Ann ÂŤ3

Haugen. Tex reports that he left the Navy in 1961 to take a position with a management consultant firm and is now working on an assignment with the New York State government in Albany. Tex also extends an invite to all passing through.

KARL and Peggy MUNNINGER live in Albany and it probably won't be long before we'll have a regular report from there about class gettogethers.

I've saved the most important and interesting news until last.

HOMECOMING!

Homecoming 1962 was another great occasion for the Class of '45, and, as has been said before, each year seems to be better than ever. '45 was easily spotted at the reception in Dahlgren Hall Friday night not only because of the many Green Bowlers in evidence but because of the beautiful half-scale model of the Trident Light, which was on the balcony, brighdy flashing 4 - 5. BRUCE RANKIN had certainly earned a "Well done" for all his work on this model.

The class party on Saturday night at the Bay Ridge Inn on Chesapeake Bay offered good drinks, good food, good music, and the best of company added up to a perfect evening. The class song "Look Alive with '45" was sung with gusto by a group of classmates in excellent voice. There were several new touches added to the evening— among them the very attractive table decorations of blue and gold, candlelight, and matches printed with "Look alive with '45" for everyone (our thanks to Jean HILL for all this), and a very elegant large dacron banner which will become a part of all class functions. Bearing, of course, the motto, it also has Navy wings, dolphins, a medal of honor, an Arias rocket, a star (signifying Navy Line), green bowler and, of course, a cocktail glass. "The model of the Trident Light was also in attendance for all to admire at closer range.

The 121 classmates and their ladies all agreed that the party was a huge success, and join in saying again "many thangs" to BOB SWENSEN and his "aides" in Annapolis.

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Sec'y, Cdr. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR USN & MCTS, 2144 Clement Ave., Alameda, Calif.

DAISY'S BUTTON D O W N ' 4 6 SALUTES WALLY SCHIRRA

From Doris lACOBELLI, Washington, D. C : "We had a good crowd both nights for Homecoming and everyone seemed to 'have a ball.'

Attending the cocktail and dinner party at Carvel Hall on Saturday were Chuck and Barbara Coyer, Bob and Fran Gautier, Ronnie and P. S. Glendinning, Frede and Jeanette Froehlich, Fred and Doris lacobelli, Don and Jaque Iselin, Ivy and Peggy Iverson, Luck and Jerry Jordan, John and Delores Giedt, Jack and Jane Kearns, Larry and Anne Larson, Dave and Helen Leighton, Harvey and Marjorie Lyon, Dick and Vera Lyons, Jack and Marli Lowell, Ernie Lowen, Mac and Jeanne McHenry, John and Cleo McKinney, Herb and Margie Moody, Doug Nankervis, Phil and Kathleen Plummet, Doug Rodgers and Joan Delehaunty, Roby and Mary Robeson, John and Judy Rusling, Ted and Helen Saunders, Joe and Sally Stoutenburgh (celebrating their 11th wedding anniversary). Chuck and Becky Sueur, Bob and Celia Trott, Bill and Clarkie 'Walton, Harry and Marg Watson, Bob and Jeanne Wesson.

"All classmates at the party sent best wishes to WALLY SCHIRRA—it read something like '6 from '46.' Another telegram was sent to Wally by the D. C. group after Wally's recovery in the Pacific, thanking him for a job well done and expressing thankfulness for his safe return.

I'm sure these messages expressed the feelings of the entire class.

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CDR. J. J. DOUGHERTY, USN '46, receives the Research and Development Award for 1961 from Capt. J. H. McQuilkin, USN '35.

"On October 4 the D. C. group held a husbandwife luncheon at the old Gun Factory with 34 attending. The next luncheon will be held on December 6, same place. As a matter of fact, DON ISELIN asked to have the dope published that the D. C. group meets regularly on the 1st Thursday of every even month at the old Gun Factory at 1130."

"Jig-Jig" DOUGHERTY has received the Assistant Chief of BuShips for Research and Development Annual Award for Scientific Achievement for 1961. Marian attended when the presentation was made by (3apt. J. H. McQuilkin '35.

The award consists of a citation and an inscribed plaque. "Jig-Jig" received the award for "steady perseverance and outstanding management skill by which you have achieved a soundly based program of communications research and development." Through his control and direction of this program the Navy is achieving the goal of providing the Fleet with the capability to communicate rapidly, reliably and securely at any time, under all conditions, and in any mode. (See picture.)

Rosemary and CLIFF DUNCAN announce the arrival of their 4th child, 2nd son, Scott Martin, on 4 October 1962. Congratulations! I'll accept none of the responsibility for the item about Cliff in the '45 column of the Sept.-Oct. issue, although it does give me an idea about how to get more '46 dope in Shipmate, what with the space limitations imposed! JACK EXUM says he was relieved in USS NOA on 15 October by Frank Schettino '44 and headed for OpNav for duty.

I don't believe we ever gave Jack sufficient credit for being in command of the NOA when she picked up Astronaut John Glenn in the Adantic. Would have been a real smash to have had him pick up Wally, but you can't win 'em all. Now you can imagine my feelings when I read in the paper that Hurricane DAISY might have delayed Wally's historic flight!

GERRY GIBSON will return home from better than a year in WesPac with the Marines, just in time to leave Carlsbad, Calif., for duty in Headquarters Marine Corps, reporting in December.

Ever-faithful correspondent GENE GRALLA writes: "Ever since 5 March I have been busily at work with a DoD Study Group on Material Management Systems and the Utilization of ADP. We started traveling on 1 April, stayed on the road for a total of 12 weeks until last week; visited 43 installations and logged approximately 17,500

miles in the air, on buses, and even in a boat ride from Newport to Quonset Point. Work on the Group has been most interesting and educational.

Participation in the Group as OSD Staffer is one of the reasons I received orders to the Pentagon.

I'm working with representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and the Defense Supply Agency—which is an education in itself.

I have thus been unable to attend any class luncheons, but I do keep in contact with Larry Larson, Wendell McHenry, Joe Small and Clete Kennelly. Bev and I hope to get back to the social swing this fall after our Group's report is submitted. By the way, Daisy, if it will make you feel any better, we are trying 'To find out why the hell it takes so long to get the spare parts.'

We think we're getting the answers, besides the obvious one that they weren't available when you wanted them. Honestly, it's a tough, involved, many-faceted problem that our group hopes to help solve."

The 29 August issue of Navy Times carried an interesting article of a tandem-propeller submarine designated by TED HASELTON, now on duty in the Office of Naval Research. According to the article, a 6'/2-ft. model is now being constructed and will be tested at the Netherlands Ship Model Basin in Wageningen, Holland. Hope Ted will keep us informed of the progress.

DAVE LEIGHTON has resigned from the Navy effective 1 September 1962 and works (still) for VAdm. Rickover. Helen and Dave live at 5713 Namakagan Rd., Washington 16.

Congratulations to ERNIE and Sibyl LOWEN on the birth of their 1st child, Pamela Anne, on 25 August. Ernie is on duty in OpNav and they live at 7016 Leesville Blvd., N. Springfield, Va. BILL MORTON had received orders from Patrol Squadron 49, in Bermuda, to OpNav. JOE PERSZYK has received orders to the Naval Security Engineering Facility, Naval Security Station, D. C. FRITZ RADLOFF has orders from USS BURTON ISLAND, ice breaker homeported in Seattle, to Defense Atomic Support Agency, D. C. R O B I E ROBESON moves from BuPers to Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management.

Had a nice long letter from WES SCHMIDT just before leaving San Diego: "I have just reported to the Pentagon from a year at the Air Force War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, S H I P M A T E

Ala. I am now in the process of relieving ART BENNETT as Op-363B. My tide is Assistant for Operations Analysis. This is only a small part of my job as it has been evolving. At the present we are primarily concerned in the implementation of the Navy Command and Control System. This includes the gathering of information concerning fleet movements and other essential data and transmitting it by rapid means to a center which has the capability of storing the information in a prescribed form. Through the use of automatic data processing and high speed computer equipment, the information center, which acts as a central depository, can make this information available on very short notice to the Chief of Naval Operations and Flag Plot. As you know from your experience as a skipper of a ship, the biggest problem is to get all the lookouts and the people who see things and know things to report them to CIC or the bridge in the approved form so that the information can be rapidly analyzed and decisions made. This is one of our biggest problems. I find that the various bureaus and offices of the Office of Naval Operations have vast amounts of information available in their files. This information is required by the various offices to do their daily work. However, the crux of the problem is that: "(1) The information is to some extent redundant in that offices require various units to submit the same information but through different channels, and (2) the information once submitted is mosdy static in that it finds its way into a file drawer and stays there until it is updated manually by some yeoman, clerk or stenographer.

The purpose of the Navy Information Center, as I see it, is to take all the dynamic information we have, to store it in a proper form to facilitate the automatic updating of this dynamic information day-by-day or hour-by-hour, if necessary, and then to make it available in the shortest possible time when required, for decision making by the Chief of Naval Operations. As you know, from having been in this outfit for some time, getting the different bureaus and offices to agree to format their information so that it can be used by other bureaus and offices, and also getting them to consolidate their reports and make them available to other offices is a major problem. No one of the bureaus and no one of the offices is completely at fault in this regard. They each have a vested

interest which they feel they must guard jealously, and as human nature goes, they resist any encroachment on their empire."

Well put, Wes; and now I know why we can't read the movement reports any longer. If you want some interesting controversy read the October Proceedings "Comment and Discussion," a plug for Lieutenant Commanders.

HARRY and Marg WATSON are now living at 5820 Oseola Rd., Washington 16. I assume Harry is still working for Bell Telephone Labs.

BOB WERTHEIM has orders from N.O.T.S., China Lake, to Office of the Secretary of Defense.

BILL WILLIAMS has received a SecNav Commendation for Achievement Award (see picture).

Jig-Jig Dougherty was kind enough to send me a picture of modest Bill and writes: "It is a picture that all of us who work with Bill are very proud of, for we know how richly he deserved an award for bringing some cohesion and order to the Navy's R&D Program in the not-always-glamorous field of Mine and Torpedo Countermeasures, through the application of hard work, good management, and technical competence (a paraphrase on the citation). It was hard work for his bosses to keep the secret from him until the presentation ceremony, but many bets had been placed as to whether the situation of Bill walking into the Chief's Office to find his family, friends, and an award and ribbon would disturb his eternal equanimity. It didn't!"

PRIS FOUST FROM NORFOLK

"A coffee was held at Kathy Macon's on 26 September. Those present were Mary Baldwin, Lani Bayly, Dally Harlan, Mary Martha Hayes, Kathy Layton, Kathy Macon, Mickey Morse, Trish Robertson, Edith Rogers, Stu Tierney, Pam Viele, Rene White, Shirley White, Lois Roulstone, Ann Hall, Mary King and Pris Foust. An Oyster Bowl Party is being planned and we're hoping for a turnout like last year."

Dudley and JACK ALBRIGHT give their address as 1008 Jamieson Rd., Lutherville, Timonium, Md. Any change in duty. Jack.?

Phil and BILL FAUCETT announce the arrival of their 4th child, Michele, on 28 September. I missed the statistics for # 3 , so I can only give vou the total score.

BEN GIBBS has reported to USS NORFOLK (DL-1) as Exec and lives at 5915 Whitney Blvd., Norfolk 2, Va. Sorry I must cut this short, but I am already overdue for this issue. Look for more in December and don't forget to fill me in on all the dope on your Christmas cards.

"DAISY"

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Sec'y, Mr. Joseph P. Flanagan, Jr. 401 E. Mill Rd., Flonrtown, Pa.

E. S. FRITZ is now living at 3607 Norris Place, Alexandria, Va. LEONARD A. TEPPER and his bride, Winnie (who never dates her letters), are looking forward to a new arrival about Army and Navy time.

Their address is 12 Marshall St., Irvington 11, N. J. Len is a member of the 1962 Million Dollar Round Table as a chartered life insurance underwriter with Massachusetts Mutual in Newark. Congratulations to the Teppers.

There has been a complete dearth of information about class activities, but obvious things must be happening. Our classmates are just getting self-centered, I suppose. In this lackadaisical state of affairs the secretary has taken it upon himself to suggest the formation of the nominating committee for new class officers. Classmates who wish to serve on the nominating committee or who wish to recommend candidates for the various class offices of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, please write to the secretary.

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Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Ray Lochner (SC) USNR-R, 1221 Van Bnren Dr. Annapolis, Md.

EDITORIAL

Each year, along about this time (mid Sept) all Alumni living in the Annapolis area are confronted with the same problems and questions concerning "this year's Homecoming." It is taken for granted that the locals are taking care of all the details in order to make this year's get-together after the game a topnotch party.

Fortunately, we in '48 have managed to have some excellent parties each year, and because of that we make estimates without the benefit of solid commitments—and then come out within 10% of the estimate! There are other classes who do not fare so well.

What is Homecoming? Have you stopped a minute to consider the real meaning of it."" When was the last time you talked to your USNA roommate, or First Classman, or the man across the corridor.? Most probably the answer will be— at last year's Homecoming. Homecoming Weekend is the highlight of the year. It is the time to renew acquaintances—and make new ones, either for professional advancement or civilian promotions. Aside from the material betterment.

Homecoming is FUN. Once you have made a Homecoming you will look forward to the next, and the next, until you have both feet in the grave. So, for those of you who have never attended a Homecoming—-you don't know what you have missed!

UVALDE, TEXAS

LCDR. WILLIAM

H. WILLIAMS, USN '46, receiving a Secretary of the Navy Achievement citation from RAdm. R. K. James, USN '28.

N O V E M B E R ,

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Commendation

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Notice has been received that Texas has taken over Staten Island, a chunk of New Jersey, and a slivver of Pennsylvania. A summit meeting was held at the FALEVSKY country estate composed of the "boys" (and wives) of the new domain.

Present at Anne and "Ski's" estate were: Bob Bonell, Frank Ennis, Ann and Sam Pennock, Marianne and Bob Schenkel, Margie and Herb Green and Toni and Ben Conroy. The approved site rang with hilarity as "Little Ride Hooding Red" was recited by the master HERB GREEN. This snapshot of a well-known '48er is published for identification. Clues to his identity can be found in this column.

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SAN DIEGO PETE JEFFERSON has reported as Commanding Officer, USS BAUER (DE-I025) after having served as XO, USS BAUSELL ( D D - 8 4 5 ) . Pete and

Sylvia are living at 3547 Lowell St., San Diego.

Pete forwarded a long list of '48ers in the area— but no addresses. Hope to be hearing more from the West Coast contingent in the future.

WASHINGTON, D. C. BURT EDELSON is presendy assigned to the staff of National Aeronautics and Space Council in the Executive Office of the President. Burt is involved in communications and scientific satellite and space tracker programs as part of the advisory body on National Space Policy.

JOHN R. VIRTS has been appointed manager of the economic studies department of Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals Company in Indianapolis, Ind. John earned his Master's degree in 1951 and his doctorate in 1956 at Indiana University. Dr. Virts and his wife, Kathryn, reside at 6143 Meadowlark Drive, Indianapolis.

E. W. MULLIGAN writes: "After completing a tour in the Pentagon I recently reported for a short tour of duty at the Headquarters of the United Nations Command, Seoul, Korea. Dorothy and the 3 children will stay at our Alexandria home for the duration. Classmates and friends enroute to Peiping, Shanghai and points west are urged to drop by for a visit in Seoul."

Sec'y, LCdr. Robert W. Hanby c/o Mr. Harry F. Gee, J r .

1753 N. Pelham Rd., N.E. Atlanta 9. Ga. West Coast Rep: LCdr. W. W. Lee, USN 418-6th St., Coronado, California

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CHARLES J. KELLY was elected a Vice President of Hayden, Stone and Co., Inc., members of the New York Stock Exchange, on 1 August.

Charles joined the firm in 1961 as New York Sales Manager. Six months later he was appointed National Sales Manager to direct the firm's more than 300 registered representatives working out of 29 offices from coast to coast.

The KeUys live at 1120 Fifth Ave., New York, with their son and daughter.

'48 CLAIM TO FAME—AS SEEN BY BIRDS! Immediately after graduation Fritz participated as a yawl crew member in the ocean sailing race from Newport to Annapolis, one of his more pleasant "tours." Following 2 months on board the USS MIDWAY, Fritz reported for flight training and got his wings in December 1950.

In January 1951, Smith reported to VC-61, a carrier-based jet photo reconnaissance squadron at NAS Miramar. In 1952 he was a member of an F.9F-2P detachment from VC-61 attached to VF-24 on board USS BOXER, then a part of TF-77 in Korean waters. In 1954 Fritz was selected for the postgraduate Naval Intelligence School at Anacostia. As a part of this course he studied Russian at the Language School.

This was followed by a brief tour with OpNav until mid 1957, when he reported to VAH-8 at NAS Whidbey. Although Fritz considers all of his Navy duty to be most pleasant, he said Whidbey and A3D squadron afforded a choice combination. While he was with VAH-8, the A3D squadron deployed twice to the Far East on the USS MIDWAY.

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Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Merwin Sacarob, USN (Ret.) P. O. Box 2651, Washington 13, D. C. 49'er OF THE MONTH LCDR. FREDERIC W. SMITH, USN

In 1960 Fritz was selected for the initial class in the new postgraduate course in International Relations at The American University in Washington, D. C. He is presently programmed there through the summer of 1963, in order to complete the requirements for a Ph.D. in International Relations.

This past spring, after a term on the Executive Board, Fritz was elected Executive Vice President of the Class of 1949 Association, succeeding Bob Walters.

Fritz and Sue McHenry, daughter of Capt, H. D. McHenry, USN (Ret.) '11, were married in 1951 at the Marine Corps Recruit Chapel in San Diego. Their 3 sons are Ted (FWS Jr.), 10, Dana, 9, and Craig, 7—just enough for a tennis foursome. The Smiths happily welcome all classmates and other Navy friends at 2618 South Lynn St., Arlington 2, Va. WASHINGTON AREA NEWS Here it is another month and your secretary, SAC SACAROB, is back at the old desk. I want to thank all those of you who sent cards and visited while I was in the hospital. The operation was a complete success and I'm back home now, convalescing. Thanks especially to JIM PATTON for getting out my last column when I couldn't make it. I'm sorry I had no column in the last issue of Shipmate, but they changed the due date on me and my copy got in too late.

BERNIE and Sarah GEWIRZ announce with pride the arrival of Michael Kenneth on 1 August.

A large number of classmates have reported to the Washington area over the summer. Mac

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Adams, Karl Cook, Bill Jones, Jim Kcihner, Carlos McCuUough, Tom Piazza, Bobby Potts, Jim Watkins, Dave Woodard, Jim Hurst, and Jim Linder are some of the '49ers who turned out to the monthly luncheon.

At the September luncheon at Fort Myer, CHUCK SWANSON stopped in and said hello on his way from Portsmouth, N. H., to SUBPAC. CARLOS McCULLOUGH and DAVE WOODARD as first-timers recounted a brief history of their careers since graduation. BILL GOEWEY not only informed us that he was leaving for Long Beach and an MSO command, but also that he was the proud daddy of a new baby boy.

The October luncheon produced the largest turnout yet. We had 24 members present, and first-timers JIM HURST, JIM LINDER and GERRY ROBERTS briefed us on their careers.

FRED BAUR spent a couple of weeks on active duty in Key West training with his squadron and he ran into ROY GRAYSON and BILL McMURRAY who are stationed there.

Homecoming Weekend was a big success for the '49ers who were able to join in the festivities.

The Friday evening reception, dinner and dance were most enjoyable as usual. Still lots of spirit in the old grads!

After an exciting football game, '49 had a wing-ding celebration at the Elks Club, next door to the stadium. An excellent turnout—100 to be exact—enjoyed wonderful food, drink and music.

We were pleased that so many from out-of-town were able to come and thanks and congratulations are extended to the Annapolis contingent for their good work in arranging and sponsoring the party.

The lucky ones who were able to WINE AND DINE WITH '49 were: George and Jinny Kling, Jim and Pat Tapp, Bill and Sally Lalor, Jack Wamsley and his date, Nort and Peggy Harding, Mac and Ann Adams, Tom and Dornell Kilcline, Ed and Marty Waller, Jim and Mary Dughi, Sam Keating and Joan Keays, Alice and Petie Hurst, Dick and Betty Whiteside, John and Ann Middleton, Pete and Jean Peterson, Tom and Jane Watkins, John and Betty Lund, C. Ray and Ginger Smith, Jim and Katie Donovan, Jack and Martha Wynn, Don and Fran Florence, Bill and Mary Kremidas, Don and Cecile Trueblood, Robair and Bev Mohrhardt, Bill and B. J. Finley, Slim and Helen Somerville, Phil Thom and his date, Hal and Margie Tipton, Fred and Barbara Horan, Coleman and Meta Brown, Rick and Lee Claytor, Fred and Audrey Baur, Reynolds and Bette Beckwith, Bob and Joan Goodman, Bob and Diane Walters, Dean and Anne Ousterhout, Lloyd and Betsy Hoover, Ted and Jan Annenberg, Frank and Ginny Benson, Marge Kirk, Chet Ditto, Gerry and Mary Smith, Bill Armstrong, Jim and Sheila Watkins, Duff and Jim Douglass, Kit and Molly Carr, and guests Harry and Rosemary Parker, Jack and Audrey O'Rourke, and Homer and Dorothy Richards.

A potiuck picnic at the W. G. LALOR, JR., estate in McLean, Va., on a beautiful 12 August was attended by FRANK and Ginny BENSON, FRITZ and Sue SMITH, JIM and Pat TAPP, JIM and Sheila WATKINS, and of course Bill and Sally Lalor. They are shown in the accompanying photo with assorted and miscellaneous children. A juicy turkey prepared by Sally on the rotisserie was the center of attraction, followed by badminton and croquet. It was a lively and pleasant gathering.

OTHER AREA NEWS MERLIN SCHNEIDER reports that he is plant engineer for the Armstrong Cork Company, Jackson, Miss. He also sends us information on PHILIP FLORENCE, who works for the General Paper Goods Company in Atlanta, Ga. BILL KING reports that he is now at the Naval War College in Newport.

RICHARD W. TAYLOR has been appointed President of Cerro Corporation's newly formed Cerro Aluminum Company Division. The home SHIPMATE

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offices of the firm are in New York City. Ric and his wife and their 5 children will continue to reside in Darien, Conn.

I have received a request from the Navy Department for the names and present addresses of the widows of our classmates. We have no record of any of them here, and it will be appreciated if any of you who can, will send me the names of those that you know.

DEE BUTLER sent in a rundown of the '49ers out in Monterey. Now studying are Spike Gartland. Jack Hill, Paul Roman, Stan Cooper and Pete McDonald. Also Ed McQuiston, Andy Owens, Mark Lechleiter and Dee Butler. On various staffs there are Walt Marquardt, John Jepson and Chuck Hickey. A party was held on 25 August and Dec sent a picture with a lineup: Seated (left to right), front row: Bailey Owens, Shirley Marquardt, Marty Cooper, June Lechleiter. Second row: Jackie Gartland, Donnie McQuiston, Eileen Buder, Betty Lou Hickey, Dottie McDonald, Virginia Hill, Betty Jepson. Standing (left to right): Stan Cooper, Warren Parr, Spike Gartland, Marilyn Parr, Ed McQuiston, Mark Lechleiter, Chuck Hickey, Andy Owens, Walt Marquardt, Pete McDonald, Jack Hill, Dee Butier, John Jepson.

Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. F. M. McCraw, Jr. 620 Berritt St., Fairfax, Va. The class had an outstanding turnout for the many activities of Homecoming Weekend, 28-29 September. The Annapolis contingent didn't have far to go, so most of them were seen all weekend.

They are: Jack and Joan Branson, George and Barbara Fox, Chuck and Betty Greenwood, Martin and Kathy Hardy, Jake and Nancy Jacobson, Norm and Glady Thom, Jim Wilson and Stan and Charlotte Krohn. Stan made the arrangements for the Saturday night dinner but was unable to attend the festivities due to the death of his father.

The class extends its sympathies to Stan and his family.

From the Washington area we had the following: Jack and Shirley CoUeary, Frank and Dottie Fahland, Ed and Carol Grunwald, Charlie Hirsch and Miss Bobbie Wheeler, Bill and Sally Hardy, Sam and Jodie Powell, Hank and Nancy Hancock, Tom and Pat Robinson, Larry Hawkins, and Bill Simons.

From other nearby locations we saw Hank and Connie Hiatt (Baltimore), David and Cynthia

Heerwagen (U. of Md.), Roy and Ann Snyder (Pax. River), Dan and Jane Mayo (Baltimore), John and Carolyn Noonan (Severna Park), and Dick Whitesell (Quantico).

Norfolk's representatives were Bob and Betty Frosio and Austin and Charlou Shartel. Philadelphia sent us Bob and Janie Binnion and Ron and Peggy Kelly. From New York and New Jersey came Cliff and Eileen Crafts and Bill and Ruth Droge.

The local reporters did not have a chance to visit with all the attending classmates during the weekend. As a result many were here whose present whereabouts are unknown. Some in this category were: Jerry and Joanne Blyde, Fred and Alice Edwards, Gene and Joyce Dunaway, Bob Engler and his wife. Milt and Mary Jane Schultz, Dave and Millie Tobin and Rex and Carol Kilbourn.

The dinner on Saturday night at Paul's Restaurant on South River was very well attended, as the accompanying pictures show.

In order to extend some of the Homecoming spirit throughout the year, the Naval Academy (Chapter of the Class of 1950 has started a monthly luncheon at the O Club in Annapolis,

PICNIC AT W. G. LALOR'S '49

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attending the University of Arizona, majoring in astronomy and expects to join the faculty at the Air Force Academy next year.

Look carefully and you will spot the following '50ers in the accompanying photos: # 1 , Bill Droge, Ruth Droge, Eileen Crafts, Cliff Crafts; # 2 , Jack Branson, Ann Snyder, Jack CoUeary, Charlou Shartel, Nancy Jacobson, Jake Jacobson, Shirley CoUeary, Roy Snyder, Joan Branson; # 3 , Norm Thom, Glady Thom, Larry Hawkins, Frank Fahland; # 4 , Janie Binnion, Bob Binnion, Cynthia Heerwagen, Dave Heerwagen, Peggy Kelly, Ron Kelly.

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Sec'y, Capt. B. S. Morgan, Jr., USAF 4606 Eaton Drive, Washington 23, D. C.

HENRY B. NIX

'50 HOMECOMING窶年O. 1 at noon on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All classmates and friends in the area at that time are cordially invited to join us.

WASHINGTON AREA BOB and Yvonne RINGHAUSEN, 7023 Gallows Rd., Annandale, Va., announce the arrival of their 5th child, Nancy, on 12 August 1962.

Upon completion of paying the annual FICA tax I've managed to have one roll of film from my trusty box camera developed. Among the ones developed were those of the HARDYs' class picnic (7 August) and the Washington area (Virginia) monthly bridge club at Pat SHERMAN'S in September. The wives also had a luncheon at the Tea House (Arlington) on 9 October with 17 attending. None of the exciting details are available to the author since he was not invited. However, apparently it was very enjoyable.

". . . As indicated I have reported to the Staff of ComSoLant as Flag Secretary. We are currentiy homeported at the Naval Station, Trinidad. While on leave in Minnesota, we were pleasantly surprised by RAY and Ann SYNDER. They were apparently taking the President's physical fitness program seriously, for they arrived in Goodhue, Minn., from Charles City, Iowa, on their new English bicycles. . . " SAN DIEGO GARY MURPHY, 560 Cabrillo Ave., Coronado, writes, "The Class of '50 San Diego Area mustered at Caliente Race Track, Tiajuana, Mexico, on Sunday, 5 August. The gang rendezvoused in the upper deck of the Turf Club to witness the spectacle while enjoying cocktails and lunch. Those attending were J. B. and Benita Farrell, Dick and Frances Powell, Joe and Phil Howard, Bruce and Lu Jennings, George and Ann Myer, and Garry and Liz Murphy."

TRINIDAD Letter from PHIL RYAN, Staff, ComSoLant, c/o FPO New York, N. Y., was received too late for the last edition of Shipmate:

ARIZONA JOHN KIRK (MAJ USAF), 7033 Calle Beatrix, Tucson, Ariz., writes that he is presendy

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It is with deepest regret that I announce the death of HENRY B. NIX (LCDR USN). Hank was the pilot of a P5M that was on detached duty in Alaska from the 42nd Navy Patrol Squadron, North Island, San Diego. The plane was on a routine reconnaissance flight when it disappeared southeast of Anchorage, Alaska. It was last heard from on Saturday, 22 September. It was found on 25 September with no survivors among the crew of 10, at the 1900 foot level near Cape Cleare on the southern tip of Nontague Island. Burial was in San Diego on 5 October 1962. He leaves his wife, Mary McDowell Nix, and their 5 children. A scholarship fund for promising applicants to the Naval Academy has been established in memory of Hank with the Naval Academy Foundation, Washington, D. C. His parents and wife ask that remembrances be sent to the scholarship fund.

CHARLIE NYQUIST writes: "I was graduated with an MBA from University of Chicago after completion of the Rand D Management Course.

I am assigned at Griffiss AFB in the Project Management Office of the Directorate of Intelligence and Electronic Warfare (RADC). Mary Louise and I have 5 children now. Referred to as 'Four Chicks and a Chuck' they are Charlotte, Rosslyn, Francesca, Margaret, and Chuck.

"While in the Chicago area I saw FRANK SKILES who works for U. S. Steel and lives in Park Forest (Chicago suburb). I made several flights with HERMAN GIESEN. Herm is assigned to the AFPC Technical Liaison Office in Chicago.

Herm says the welcome mat is always out at 432 Arlington, Glen EUyn, 111."

REG ROWLEY writes that he has, after a number of moves in Garden Grove, Calif., finally setded at 11232 Motz St. The JOHN GREENS have found a house finally and now live at 1735 Westwood Drive, Concord, Calif. BILL POTOSKY is on duty at USNA. FRED GORSCHBOTH lives at 4210 Waller Rd., Silver Spring, Md. BOB SWART is now a civilian and lives in Washington, D. C. Those of you who read Shipmate probably had trouble finding die picture of DICK HOOVER, BRAD GRANUM and JOE FULLER in the Sept.-Oct. issue. Alas, it was too light to be printed. Better luck next time.

All rated classmates take care! Those two daredevils DON KINNEY and ASHBY REARDON finally got their private pilot's licenses.

Understand they are negotiating with the Smithsonian to buy the last Yellow Peril left over from USNA. Great news! The ten year book is at the publishers. Santa should bring it by Christmas. To celebrate the occasion a Chrismas party is planned in Washington, D. C , on 28 December 1962.

Look for more information on this in next month's column. (This leaves me an out to change it to an Easter party in case the printer is slow.)

Speaking of parties, we had a tremendous one at Homecoming at the Annapolis Roads Country SHIPMATE

Club. You know the place, that white building on the right that always looked so fascinating and inviting as we sailed out to sea. We had many, many there; some as far away as Baltimore and Washington. Uh! Forgot the loyal New York crowd which includes the Bob Bregmans, Willis Cravens, Warren Rothmanns, John Cochranes and those lovely newlyweds, the Ray Reigs.

One final remark: Remember the East (xiast Class Luncheons! These are conveniendy located at the Army-Navy Town Club in Washington, D. C. They start at 1200 hours on the 2nd Wednesday of every month and end on the 2nd Tuesday. They're just fabulous. Next time you have to come to Washington on TDY, plan to make it around the 2nd Wednesday, and plan to stay awhile.

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Class of 1952, USNA P. O. Box 225, Annapolis, Md. JOHN W. GREEN sent a note from Barstow, Calif., announcing the arrival of his 5th son and 7th child, Donald Martin, on 15 August.

Capt. WILLIAM L. ROTH, USAF, and Mrs. Roth are now at home in Boulder, Ckilo. Bill, Joy and 3 sons will be there for about 2 years while Bill attends the University of (Colorado. He is studying for his Master's in EE. Bill extends a welcome to classmates traveling through that part of the country. Address: 330 South 38th, Boulder, Colo.

HOMECOMING

Homecoming Weekend 1962 brought a record throng of '52 back to Old Crabtown for the big 10th Reunion. Friday evening started off with the gigantic Alumni cocktail party in Dahlgren followed by dinner in Bancroft, then back to Dahlgren for more socializing.

The Memorial Stadium was the scene Saturday of a hard-fought game that kept everyone on the edge of his seat until the final gun. And the big celebration culminated Saturday night at the Alumni House where approximately 150 persons gathered for our class party. Present with their better halves were: Marv Alexander, Vince Argiro, Gene Avallone, Pete Barry, Bob Bardey, George Brown, Jake Brown, Joe Burgin, Toxey Califf, Ralph Carson, George Case, Dick Chittenden, Ben Coski, Wendy C>)sner, Bill Delahunty, Lowell Eggert, Jean Fitts, Jim Fischer, Tom Griffin, Dick Gregory, Art Gustavson, Frank Haggard, Jerry Hyndman, Frank Hannegan, Dick Hedges, Bob Hill, Jim Keane, Dock Kersteen, Paul Kilduff, Jim King, Dave Lang, John Langford, Walt Locke, Doug Lockwood, Ken Loposer, John McGowan, Herb Nachtrab, Larry Novak, John Nelson, John Owen, Ed Paluso, Ed Pastorini, Jim CJuinn, Bruce Rcichhelderfer, Doug Ruesswick, George Saulnier, Bob Sayre, Charlie Seeger, Bill Semotan, Ed Shiver, Payson Sierer, Don Simons, Larry Skantze, Dick Smith, Harry Solbach, Dave Staple, Wendy Stockdale, Jim Troutman, George Weeks, Ken Weir, R. D. (Bob) Wilson, John Yamnicky and Jack Young.

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Preliminary plans have been laid down for Homecoming 1963. There are 30 rooms reserved at the Holiday Inn. Rates for the 2 nights (including the Md. state tax which we forgot to collect this year) will be $21 for I person, $25 for $2, $27 for 3 and $29 for 4. A class party is scheduled at the Alumni House again, featuring everything we had this year except the hats— and only $18 per couple. We hope you can make plans to join us.

CONGRATULATIONS

BOB BARTLEY suggested congratulatory telegrams to our 2 recently selected astronauts, signed by all classmates who attended Homecoming. Unfortunately his letter arrived too late for action.

We take this opportunity to express sincere congratulations on behalf of the entire class to TOM STAFFORD and JIM LOVELL and wish them

complete success in their history-making assignments.

MISCELLANEOUS

From VIC and Teddie VINE in Brunswick, Maine, came regret that they couldn't make Homecoming. They expect to attend the Boston College game, however. With Vic in VP-26 are RAY AMOR and BOB LANCASTER. Also TOM WINKLER is on staff duty at NAS, Brunswick.

And from GEORGE VAHSEN in Holy Loch, Scotland, comes a highly interesting and welcome account of '52ers in the Polaris submarine fleet.

Because of lack of space this month, we'll feature his report in the next issue of Shipmate.

Lastly—a hearty well done to JERRY HYNDMAN for the superb job he has done in keeping this column going and in his capacity as class secretary.

Stagging it were Joe Farrell. John Jeffries, Pat Lockwood, Chet McCrorie, Bob Owens, Ernie Schultz and Carl Webb. To the best of my knowledge that's a complete list, but my humble apologies to anyone I may have omitted.

For those of you who are interested in fiscal matters, the Homecoming expenses break down something like this: 12,425.00 collected and $2,436.70 expended, which means we dip into the Class Treasury for $11.70. The motel rooms cost $1,049.32, $28 for postage stamps for the mailout, $75 for flowers for the ladies, $131.10 for hats, $30.28 for free drinks on arrival, $1,103 to the Alumni House (dinner $525, bar $448. combo $95, tips $35 and $17 for the door prize of a Naval Academy blanket, won by the FRANK HAGGARDS).

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I'd like to invite any and all contributions to keep this column YOUR column, and remind you that the deadline is the 15th of the month prior to the month in which the column will appear.

Please keep the letters coming!

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Sec'y, Lt. Eugene J. Christensen, USN USN Postgraduate School Monterey, California Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Richard K. Miller, SC USN, Executive Dept., USNA, Annapolis, Md.

There is plenty of news this month, thanks to GEORGE REITH and ED OPPERMANN. George writes from Box 1147, USNPGS, Monterey, Calif., with a veritable barrage of info about classmates and activities in the Monterey Peninsula area. His first letter arrived just after the deadline (15th) for the last issue, so I'll condense both of his letters in this issue.

MONTEREY

NEWS

March arrivals at Monterey were Buck Sheeley, John Johnston, Art Cornell and Bob Dodds. Soon after their arrival, local chapter elections were held, with results as follows: President, LINN FELT; Vice President, GEORGE REITH; Secretary, BUCK SHEELEY; Treasurer, BOB DODDS. In July 10 more classmates arrived: Curt Anderson, Steve Boggs, Walt Hogan, Hart Sebring, Frank Musorrafiti, Bert Maas, Bob Struven, Pev Blundell, Dick Gantt and Scott Ebert. Oldtimers remaining at Monterey include: Dick Buys, Paul Dudley, Frank Roach, John Ploss, Mac McCarty, Rich Handford, Watson Goldsmith, Manny Dioquino, Pete Conrad, Linn and George. TYKE and Brigit FUREY visited Monterey just in time for the 3 August class party at the Silk Horse Lounge. On a visit to Moffett Field, George saw FRITZ and Kay GRAF. Fritz is with VA-196, and reports that Harris Wilson, John Frier, John Stunty, Bob Kotick, Frank Stafford, D. B. Smith and Bob Davidson are working for various civilian concerns in the Bay area. DICK DALY has arrived at USNPGS for instructor duty. JIM GREEN's new address is: Capt. J. E. Green, 25097A, 6594 Aerospace Test Wing, Sunnyvale, Calif.

George's 2nd letter includes the following news: RAY WILLIAMS is aboard at USNPGS; LINN and Marguerite FELT announce the arrival of Number 3 daughter. Marguerite Elizabeth; and FRANK ROACH is now party committee chairman for the area group.

Here are the new duty stations for '62 grads from Monterey: Ron Adler, USS BOSTON (CAG-1), FPO, N . Y.; Dick Albright, USS YARNELL ( D L G 17) FPO, N . Y.; Bill Anderson, Naval Missile Center, Pt. Mugu, Calif.; Art Barke, USS HENRY CLAY

(SSBN),

FPO, N . Y.; Bill

Bendey,

c/o

NROTC Unit, Princeton University, Princeton,

ED OPPERMANN, Jody, Kim and Kurt arrived in Indiana in June and live at Apt. N-I25, Campus View House, Bloomington, Ind. Ed is working toward a doctorate in economics at Indiana University under the sponsorship of the Air Force Academy, where he'll return for another teaching tour after earning his Ph.D. He writes that there are quite a few classmates stUl at the A. F. .'Vcademy, including Steve Schoderbek, Tom McGreery, Roy Feaga, Bill Quirk, Reddy Redmon, Oakah Jones, D. D. Smith and Charlie Cooke.

TOM McLEAN left the Academy in July for Malstrom AFB, Mont.

MeanwhUe, back at the "ranch" in Annapolis, a small group of '53 types gathered at the O Club to assemble a few practical 10th reunion ideas to present for discussion at this year's Homecoming party. Plotters present were: Frank Brady, Frank Ostronic, Chuck and Glenda Mumford, Mel Hiller, Joe Young, Bob Jones and Dick MUler. By the time you read this, another meeting will be held and Homecoming 1962 will be history; but in the next issue I'll give you a vivid account of the proceedings at both.

DAVID W. HOWELL writes: "Daughters Elizabeth and Cindy, son Richard, wife Barbara and I welcome grads to our new home at 404 Stead, Waco, Texas."

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Sec'y, Lt. P . J. Vogelberger, Jr., USN USS PHILIPPINE SEA FPO San Francisco, Calif.

Annapolis Rep: Lt. Paul Skarlatos, USN E. H. & G. Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md.

WEDDINGS

Word has been received that Capt. EDWARD C. TIPSHUS, USMC, married Miss Sondra Bell at the Community Congregational Church in Short Hills, N. J., on 2 June 1962.

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LETTERS

Received a letter from TED HUTTINGER: "The last issue of Shipmate made mention of CURT SORENSON and GEORGE ZEBERLEIN, but nothing on their whereaboutsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I would like to hear from them. Also, HAL the NAGEL. "Last July, I assumed command of one of the newest 191-foot MSO's, the USS ABILITY ( M S O 519), and was hoping that I'd join some classmates in the MINE FORCE; however, I haven't found any yet. Irmie and I reside here in Charleston with our two daughters, Denise, 7, and Sandy, 5, and would like to hear from any classmales stationed in the area or just passing through.

"BOB BROWN just departed for PG school and BOB PIERCE took over the OPS duties in the GYATT (DDG-1) a few months back. As far as I know, he is the only other '54er in the area."

Ted's address is: 658 S. Windermere Blvd., Charieston, S. C. Phone 766-7639.

Ted, all I know is that Curt is stationed in San Juan, P. R., and that George is presently at the Gun Factory in D. C. I am sure that you soon will establish contact with some of our classmates in the Charleston area; as I recall we have a few around there in Air Force blue.

NEW ARRIVALS

I am beginning to run low on letters, so some CHUCK and Gussie MORRIS announced the additional info from you would help. Please keep arrival of a daughter, Anne Howard, on 23 May them coming, because the only improvisation that 1962, born at the Naval Hospital in Annapolis.

I can do is in Greek, and who reads Greek these days?

HOMECOMING

Each year the annual congregation of alumni at the Academy gets better and bigger. Our class was well represented this year, both at the reception at Dahlgren and at the class party at Paul's.

After refreshments in Dahlgren the alumni ate dinner in the Mess Hall and despite the interruptions of "Beat William and Mary" cheers and an occasional lifted table, we managed to renew friendships that had been mellowed by the intervening eight years.

The game on Saturday was a real thriller and whetted the class's thirst and appetite for the S. F.; Dick Brummage VX-1, Key West, Fla.; party afterwards. I cannot accurately recall who Gene Christenson VP-1, FPO, S. F.; Larry Collier, was where during the weekend, for a number of Staff C O M S U B P A C , FPO, S. F.; Ray Crater, valid reasons, but I will try to list the classmates VS-35, FPO, F. S.; Jeff Davis, Naval Security I met on Friday and Saturday evenings: Station, 3801 Nebraska Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C ; Joe Frick, VA-85, FPO, N . Y.; Lou The Healys came down from Philly, the Woods Gardner, VP-6, FPO, N . Y.; Jack Greene, Marine were here from Baltimore, the Yargers, Montrosses, Corps Supply Center, Barstow, Calif.; Clem Sweets, McCarthys, Woodrows, Byrds, Nixes, Hamm, USS BETELGEUSE (AK-260), FPO, N. Y.; Walshes, Lawsons, Brandons, Crawfords, SchulAl Hinman, VA-212, FPO, S. F.; Walt Hubbell, dens, Forbeses, Isbells, Ebbitts, Hopes were here USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (SSBN-602), FPO, N . Y.; along with the Burkhardts, Whites, Sodens, MorRoger Kattman, USS ANDREW JACKSON ( S S B N rises, Mudgetts, Olsens, Sanfords, Yadlowskys, 619), FPO, S. F.; BUI Lawler, VS-36, FPO, N . Y.; Zeberleins, Fletchers, Humes, Reasonovers, HudTed Lloyd, VA-146, FPO, S. F.; Al Manhard, ginses, Friedrickses, and Tipshuses! Also at the 2nd MAW, MCAS, Cherry Point, N . C ; George party were Jake Marshall, Red Pollack and WUlie Matais, VA-196, FPO, S. F.; Rod Maxim, PGNSY, Hargrave.

Bremerton, Wash.; Phil Maxwell, USS ESSEX There were, of course, a number of interesting (CVS-9), FPO, N . Y.; Bill Monroe, VP-26, FPO, stories and experiences that had occurred to those N. Y.; John Paulk, USS ALBANY (CG-10), FPO, at the party in the past years. ED TIPSHUS N. Y.; BUI Shiriey, BuWeps, Washington, D. C ; topped them all with his. Last year's account of Gene Vahlkamp, USNSY, Portsmouth, N . H.; homecoming listed Ed and Sondra as the TipGene Van Hoof, USS ANDREW JACKSON ( S S B N shuses, when actually they were not yet married.

619), FPO, S. F.; Dave Wagner, USS HARDER As Ed said, he hated to ruin a good piece of (SS-568), FPO, N . Y.; Vaughn Wilson, VS-27, reporting, so he proposed to Sondra.

FPO, N . Y.; and Jim Youse USS CARP, FPO, N . Y. N . J.; Bill Britton, USS HENRICO ( A P A - 4 5 ) , FPO,

BILL SODEN told us that the class has an excellent representation at Quantico with five classmates instructing there.

I belatedly discovered that BILL SCHULDEN received his Master's in Nuclear Engineering this past summer and has already started in on his doctorate. Bill is currently instructing here at the Academy in the Engineering Department.

Homecoming was most enjoyable for all those who attended, and the most frequently-uttered comment was, "Why hadn't we come before this?" Start thinking about next year, because we would really like to see you here.

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Sec'y, Joseph Malec, J r .

81st and Cass St., Omaha, Neb.

NEWS FROM A N N A P O L I S

The Monterey group intends to publish a class directory sometime in December, and all classmates are asked to send their home address and duty station, if still in the service, to either BOB RULE at the Engineering Dept., USNA, or to JACK RENARD at USNPGS, Monterey, Calif. It is hoped that this directory will be the first step in strengthening our class organization, which could improve, to say the least. While on the subject of organization, or lack of, anyone having a copy of our class bylaws is requested to send same to me. After much asking around I have yet to find anyone who can positively say they even exist, and provided a reasonable search fails to produce any, the next step would be to set up a committee to draft a new set. GEOFF GARDNER and the Monterey group might well start thinking about this course of action.

GEORGE ATKINS has recendy been named president of the Reading Box Co., Reading, Pa. George, June, with children Lance and Jennifer reside in the Oley Valley, outside of Reading.

Mailing address is Box 403, Oley, R.D. I, Pa. RAY HIME has forwarded the following dope from Norfolk: "At a recent '55 party at the PARKER (TED and Ann) home, I more or less volunteered my services as Corresponding Secretary for the '55ers in the Norfolk area. So here goes the first of my writing endeavors. I must admit that 9 9 % of S H I P M A T E

the information contained herein can be direcdy attributed to my wife, Judy.

"Betsey and BOB FOUNTAIN announce the birth of their 3rd child, Sally Frances, on 9 August. She joins Robert, 3 / 4 , and Dorothy, 2, at home at 2531 Murray Drive, Camellia Shores.

Bob is on board the SCORPION ( S S N - 5 8 9 ) , which

is the same boat that JERRY HOLLAND is in, and that BOB PIRIE will be reporting to come October.

"Maralynn and BOB SMITH have just bought a home in the Forest Park section of Norfolk.

This makes the '55ers HASTOGLAS, HIME and SMITH within a block of each other. The Smiths' new address is 1369 BUI St. Bob is on the staff of ComFair Wings Lant.

"BILL STEVENS recendy changed his designator to 1530 (AEDO-Meteorology). The Stevenses live at 6415 Cheyenne Circle, Plantation Cove, along with their 3 daughters.

"Alice BLACK (Mrs. GREGORY) has recendy moved to a new address, 1115 Bedford Ave., along with her 2 children, Dean and Beth.

"D.WE MACKENZIE has just left Fleet Weather Facility for new duty on the Staff of Com Phib Group Four at Litde Creek. He's one of the lucky ones—no moving. Dave and Dottie reside at 2457 Maiden Ave. with their 4 children, Stevie, 6, Sharon, 5, Jimmy, 3'/2 and Maureen, 9 months.

BEACH ( C G N - 9 ) . STAN KUPLINSKI is still with DNC at the Pentagon but expects orders scx)n.

KEN HOLDEN won honors for coming the longest distance for Homecoming; Ken is attached to 2nd Air Force Headquarters at Barksdale AFB, La. DICK MATTOX was up from Statesville, N. C , where he has established his own waterproofing Corp., Mattox, Inc. GEORGE VOLK made his yearly trip down from Swarthmore, Pa., and ERNEST SMITH, now wearing gray flannels, was in from Stamford, Conn. Also in for the Friday night party was OLLIE HOLTE, now living in the area and working for Westinghouse.

border. And believe it or not, JFK didn't need a North American reception committee at all. It looked like every Mexican from Tiajuana to Tapachula turned out to greet our President and the First Lady.

As you know, Swede Hansen filled in for me while I was away, and I think we all enjoyed reading his witty by-line; in fact, so much so, that I have asked, and the Chairman has graciously condescended to furnish us with a few words of wisdom and witticism each issue. Therefore, let's begin her with "Swede's synopsis."

Before closing out for this month, I would like to once again appeal to all classmates to submit the dope needed to make the forthcoming class directory a success.

SWEDE SPEAKS

Well, it's over, that tremendous concerted effort toward sentimental nostalgia, spirit, stirring fraternalism and complete incoherence: the HomeBOB RULE coming Weekend. Sitting in the Alumni House Tap Room watching the crowds pouring in and out, you have to be impressed—what an amazing thing it all is. The young and the old alike, all P. O. Box 1926 there for NAVY. Looking into the crowd and Annapolis, Maryland watching faces with names on name plates provided many chuckles as we saw how many people DONALD OTTO FAUST have outgrown their names. What I mean is that It is with deep regret that I announce the you'll look into an old weatherbeaten face and death of our classmate DONALD OTTO FAUST then glance down at his name plate and find that who was kUled on 29 August 1962 while serving his name is "Butch" or "Sonny." Then there's as an aviator with the U. S. Air Force in Germany. the one who has a shiny dome where once grew The Class of 1956 extends its deepest sympathy hair and his name turns out to be "Curley." It's and heartfelt condolences to his widow, family really interesting to see a full span of history and friends.

"Just to show that the '55 group is really represented in the people who were and are organized, the wives at a recent coffee at Lydia history; from the iron men of the wooden ships WAYS' house selected the following officers for to the astronauts of the space ships. All there— On Alumni Weekend SWEDE HANSEN, as 1962-63, above and beyond the call of duty: Coall Navy.

Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented a chairmen, Ann ROBINSON and Lydia Ways; plaque of the 1956 Class Crest to the Alumni The football game wasn't something to see.

Treasurer, Dottie WHITE; Bridge, Judy STEMAssociation. The crest is done in bronze and It wasn't the kind of William and Mary score BEL, and News, Judy HINE. The girls di.scussed mounted on a walnut back. The Class Executive we're used to. As BILL SLAUGHTER said, "They plans for a party following the Oyster Bowl.

Committee has arranged with Bailey, Banks and must have brought William with them this year."

Eileen LONG is in charge. Classmates in the area Biddle Co. to make these plaques available for Navy sure could use a couple of RON BEAGLEs interested in attending the after-game festivities, purchase. The cost is $16.95, which includes mailand GEORGE WELCHEs out there. should contact Eileen (Mrs. JOHN LONG), 1305 ing charges. You can order the plaque by sending Admiral Wright said in his address to the Curling Road, Bayside, Va. Phone HO 4-2413. a card indicating your desire and your address to Alumni Assembly that Homecoming is to meet P. O. Box 1926, Annapolis, Md. Allow from 4-6 "It appears that more and more of our classagain with old friends and relive great events. weeks for delivery. mates are getting commands. PAUL SUTHERThis is a pretty good description of the class LAND is CO of an AOG out of Norfolk. He party. As previously publicized, "GENTLEMAN"' recendy returned from the Med and now must JIM BRUSO was the ringmaster of this gala HOMECOMING NEWS return again in the role of an escort for a foreign affair. There were 94 plus people, provided with The party's over—at least the Homecoming and minesweeper. TED PARKER will soon be re2-hour open bar as a stimulus to ignite the blast.

Class Reunion ones, and everyone here in Annapported to San Diego to take command of the Unfortunately we were the victims of one of the olis has settled down to the academic routine of ST. CLAIR COUNTY ( L S T - 1 0 9 6 ) . Ted is presentiy oldest sea crimes—PIRACY. The Class of (CENWeapons Officer in the DAHLGREN. Ann and Ted teaching and being taught, but at the same time SORED) pirated away our band and we were left enjoying the festive weekends ushered in by the would love to hear from classmates in the San to drift with GEORGE BILL'S record player and football season, and also occasional class happy Diego area, on their arrival, as this will be their a stack of Andre Kostalanetz records. BILL hours. first tour on the West Coast.

DUNSAVAGE overcame his frustrations by doing the twist to the "Cradle Song." The main party I managed to make it back unscathed from my "Saturday night the '55 group got together kind of broke up after a good 50-cent meal, and safari to Mexico, hablando el espanol, and wiser at the home of TONY and Betty HASTOGLAS many of the stalwarts went on to party all night, in the ways of our friends from south of the for a bri^g your own booze, food and wife party. leaving the weak and wounded behind.

Among those present were: Dave and Dottie Mackenzie, Dave and Judy Stembel, Robbie It was a real stimulating sensation to stand (Astronaut) and Ann Robinson, John and Eileen in the midst of the party and think back 6 years Long, Bob and Maralynn Smith, Ray and Judy about those dewey-eyed young men who set out Hine, John (Limbo) and Debbie Adams, Paul for that pot of gold, and then to see them all and Pat Sutherland, Bill and Darlene Stevens, there bleary-eyed and potted. We don't have a Larry and Sarah Frost, Bob and Betsey Fountain, Paul Revere and the Spirit of '76, but we do have Glenn (Chief) Bates, Tom (Crawfish) Emery—a PAUL FOURVIER and the "Spirit of '56," and late arrival—and Tony and Betty Hastoglas. Surthat will never change. prise attendees were CHUCK GERHAN and wife I don't think we have a man in Moscow, but Pat, who recendy returned from duty in England. we do have a man in almost as alien a territory— School here in Norfolk for Chuck will be followed West Point—and he is CARL NELSON. As last by 10 more weeks in Florida, then on to Brunsyear's color company officer (11th Co.) I can't wick, Maine, for duty in chilly January. think of a better man for the job, but I do think he should be drawing hazard duty pay since he's "Well, Bob, that's all for this month, but you a constant target of WOO POO psychological can expect to hear soon, as I haven't passed on warfare. Anyway, he writes that he and the family all the information." are bearing up well, but that he'd be able to be RAY H I N E on the offensive if our team were doing better.

Homecoming Weekend was enjoyable this year He enclosed a letter from JIM VAN METRE as it always is. ED WARDELL was down from who is organizing a New London Chapter. Good New London where he has been detached from luck, Jim! If there's anything we can do to help SKATE and will join the pre-commissioning detail or publicize, let us know. We want to include of the NATHAN HALE ( S S B N - 6 2 3 ) . D O N LILIEN)'our chapter news in this column, so let us hear THAL and SMOKEY WILSON came over from from you soon.

Pax River where Don is with the weapons systems Hope that other areas, such as Norfolk, Honotest div., and Smokey is attached to the flight test lulu, Yokosuka, etc., will follow and organize div. GORDON WILSON was down from Phila'56 CLASS CREST '56 chapters there. We have another in Monterey, delphia where he is Com Officer on the LONG NOVEMBER,

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headed up by BUD ALEXANDER. Actually, if you give it a try you'll find it nothing but enjoyable and you meet some of the finest people in the world and the best-looking women. (Hear, Hear!) Join for Joviality, Meet for Merriment and Forge together for Fifty-six.

'Til next rimeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; ED

HANSEN

As I pick up where Swede left off I have to make a few comments to set the record straight, mainly concerning the football team. At the time of Swede's writing his bit. Navy had not yet played Cornell, nor had Coach Hardin discovered youngster quarterback Roger Staubach. The team put on a most impressive display under the very capable direction of Staubach, and provided they continue at the pace witnessed at the end of last week's game against Cornell, they're going to take Army four in a row. In case you didn't read about it, the score was 41-0. (Hope that helps you to go on the offensive, Carl!)

The party was a blast, and as you can see by the photo, everyone was having a good time. In fact, they were doing so well about half of the people there couldn't even break away to get in the picture. There are a few of us back on the back row holding up Ed and Rosemary Covey, Fred and Bobbie Eyler, Jim and Nancy Flattery, litde Miss Face-in-hand, and Janet Newhard (to quote my oldest daughter), Hal Newhard's Mother.

As for the front row, we have half of Sally Slough, with Chief Squatting Bull John Slough, Jim and Sylvia Stimson, Miss Class of '56, and Jim Bruso; Mona and Ted Shultz, another bachelor '56er, Rog Betts. This is from left to right, naturally. Now the rest of this mob scene includes many other "unidentifiables" such as Swede (always in the middle of the picture) Hansen with wife Dolores on his right. Dean and Marguerite Sackett, Roy and Barbara Hill, Ted Oliverio (trying to get his wife Jean to get back in the picmre), Joe "Duke" and Dorothy Edwards, Bill and Claudette Slaughter, Paul and Virginia Cusick, "Corky" Corkins, Bill and Jane Sloan, Don and Eleanor Murphy, John and Beth Donahue, Rudy and Tina Davis, Don and Clarie Scovel, Jim and Joyce Sikes, Wally and Alice Stammer, and Clark and Anne Bullis.

Among the also-rans we have such notables as BUI Dunsavage and the Lady in Red, Tom and Shirley Farren, Paul and Eleanor Fournier, Carroll and Fran Franklin, Don and Nancy Kennedy, Ned and Peggy Roberts, Frank and Elizabeth Smith, George and Peggy Wilkins, Bill Everett and date; Leroy Collins and Jack Wilson were soloing it from D. C , John and Gayle Sterling, Tony and Maureen Perrone, Bob and Carol Kemper, Don and Mary Horvath, Charlie Baggs, John Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;along with one of the old 23 Company's stalwarts, Paul Gambarani.

Some of those who were here Friday night but not Saturday were Ken and Diane O'Dwyer, Al and Kathryn Fazekas, Doug Rigler, Dwight and Pat Owings, Lyle and Jane Ishol. It seems there were more than this and I'm sure we'll hear from you.

OTHER NEWS JERRY FULKS posts his 2 bits for the cruiser sailor by mention that he and DON JOHNSTON are aboard the USS LONG BEACH now tied up in

Philly for awhile, and he looks forward to seeing classmates in that area for the Notre Dame and Army games.

It seems that sea duty has not prevented contributions to the '56 Navy Junior list; the Johnstons had their 1st, Thomas, in July, and the Fulks their 3rd, born last month. Both families are living in Winonah, N. J., and invite '56ers passing through to stop in.

We hear diat NED WHARTON is with APE at Johns Hopkins and enjoying the life of a civilian to the hilt. He and Pat now reside in Silver Spring, Md., and have 2 other litde ones.

CHARLIE CHAVARRIA writes that he is still trying to get through architectural school at M. I. T. and now considers himself the oldest (and probably the baldest) professional student in the Western Hemisphere. Don't know why he didn't include the eastern half too?

CHARLIE BROCKWAY and his family just moved to Brookwood Drive, Mobile, Ala. FORREST WILLIAMS received his Master's in "Weather Guessing" in May and is now Gunnery Officer on the THETIS BAY ( L P H - 6 )

guess whether they're on target or not.

trying to

ARRIVAL DAVE and Lynn CARRE announce the birth of David Morey Carre, III, on 7 September 1962.

That makes 2 girls and a boy. (Congratulations!

CLASS COMMITTEE NEWS The Executive Committee has elected a new member, TONY PERRONE. Tony took HAL NEWHARD's place; Hal has been selected for Sub School and will be leaving us when and if his relief arrives. Thanks, Hal, for the work and effort you put forth during your tenure.

The committee is now composed of Ed "Swede" Hansen, Chairman; Murray Nicholson, Secretary; Don Kennedy, Treasurer, and Bill Sloan and Tony Perrone, Members.

At present the committee is working on these projects: ( I ) Erecting a class memorial in honor of those of our class who have passed away. Due to the large money costs involved, it was decided at this time to plant a good-size tree in some conspicuous part of the Yard, with a plaque bearing the names of our departed classmates. (2) Working on the publishing of a new class directory in the near future. There are at least 150 changes to the one now in existence. With this in mind, please submit suggestions for recommended changes as soon as possible. (3) Reinvestment of a portion of our class fund in insured savings and loan corporations in order to obtain higher interest rates. This is being investigated.

We the committee are here to work and promote the Class of '56. Send us your ideas and comments. This is our one good yardstick for measuring the committee's effectiveness.

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EAST COAST Lt. David L. Mitchell, USN, USS JALLAO (SS-368). FPO New York WEST COAST Lt. R. L. Madonse, USN USS KAWISHIWI (AO-14S) FPO, San Francisco

DAN KENNEY's Firstie informs me of the following feature article which appeared in the Honolulu Sunday Star-Bulletin:

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SHIPMATE

"Kapiolani Maternity Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A new KENNEY class destroyer, the Kevin Christopher, was launched on 21 April. This is the 2nd in the series, the D. J. Jr. being the 1st, designed by Dan and built by Ann. "The specifications of this vessel are of significant size, and though lighdy armed, this vessel contains the latest and loudest in early warning alarm systems. According to the builders, the acoustic test of this craft gives conclusive proof that this is not a member of the Silent Service, but definitely a small combatant."

I've also learned that JIM ROONEY is on duty at Vandenberg, still a lonely old bachelor. Saw TOM LUKE in Waikiki as he was enroute from Japan to P. G. School at Monterey; also bumped commissary carts with GIL McCLURE. HOMECOMING

Blue pork pie hats adorned with fluffy gold feathers, gold braid and the gold numerals "57" were easily distinguishable and extremely prevalent among the 20,000 spectators watching the William and Mary-Navy football game this past 29 September. Of course, it was Homecoming Weekend, and our 5-year anniversary.

Besides the football game and the Alumni reception 28 September, the summit of our reunion was the class party Saturday evening, the 29th. The Class of '45 may have had 2 of their members in orbit, but the Class of '57 put the Severn Inn into orbit that evening. CocktaU hour started at 1830 with an abundantly supplied open bar. A delicious Maryland fried chicken dinner followed at 2000. After dinner, a 3-piece combo supplied the ingredients for drinking; and a 5year separation from old friends supplied an infinite amount of conversation.

Planning and arrangements were made by Don Mitchell, Ron Wiltsie, Jack Herlihy, Ted Kramer, Dave Small, Roger McPherson, Gary Pelphrey, Gene Well, Keith Hastie, Jim Shat, Howie Miniter, Gary Antonides and Larry Hogan, all of whom are stationed here at the Naval Academy.

Space limitations prevent naming all the beautiful wives and drags who were present, but other classmates attending were: Garry Anderson, Bruce Tapper, Ray Viera, Dick Lally, Joe Byrnes, Hal Reichart, Jim Eddins, Joe Duffy, Bob Loewenthal, Pete Junghans, Pete Neuman, George Lanman, J. S. DeHimer, Tom Cook, Joe Doherty, Mrs. Jan Rohsenberger, Larry Goldstein, Denny Sloan, Jerry Court, Jerry Slippane, Jim Ballantine, Jim Graig, Lloyd FoUmer, John Sedano, Ron Jensen, Mark Waterbury, George Frank, Bob Swartz, Tracy Hatfield, Bob Foss, Manny Baca, Walter Hogg, Larry Cohen, Dave Mitchell, Shannon Heyward, Dick Vosseller, Al Koster, Fred Derr, Mrs. Joan Senior, Dick Toner, Dick Dolliver. Jack Scheible, Jim Beans, Ed Whiting, Roy Thompson, Pete Purvis, Bob Cockell, Dave Delo, Cookie King, Stu Marcotte, Ed Lewis, George Anderson, Dan O'Connell, Denny Roche and Tom Haven.

CAPT. EDMUND B. HANSEN, USAF '56, presents the '56 Class plaque to RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Jr., USN (Ret.) ' 2 1 , for mounting in Alumni House.

BIRTHS

Lt. GORDON GERSON and Mrs. Gerson are the proud parents of a son, Gordon Martin, Jr., born 13 September 1962 in New York. Gordie has been seeing the Midwest courtesy of the "RBS's express." His permanent address is: Det. 7, 10th RBS Squadron, Matagorda Island Range, Port O'Connor, Texas.

STEVE "WHITEY" EDWARDS and his wife Lois are the parents of a 2nd son, Scott Arnold, born 7 August 1962. They are setded at 313 Rogers Heights in Annapolis, where Whitey is the 1st line '58er on duty at USNA. Whitey is in the Executive Department, as is PAUL MALCEWICZ, who is Ass't COMBEEFSTEW in the Midshipmen's Mess. CHARLIE BROOKS and

Hope we han't left anyone out who was there, but as you can see, the response from our classmates was tremendous, and if the Alumni spirit continues as well in the future as it did at our 5-year reunion, who knows what we'll orbit next?

n K EAST COAST â&#x20AC;˘ I I I President Lt. Charles R. Larson, USN U U VA-176, FPO New York PAUL T. SUDME"iT;R received congratulations from Major Michael Horvath, USMC, after scoring 239 of a possible 250 with the M-1 rifle. Paul is stationed with the U. S. Marine detachment at Fort Meade, Md. W. P. O'CONNOR has been promoted from plant engineer in Wabash division of U. S. Gypsum Co. to authority engineer in the South Gate plant.

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LT. PAUL SUDMEYER, USMC '58, Is congratulated by Major Michael Horvath, USMC, after scoring 239 of a possible 250 with the M-1 rifle.

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WAYNE HATCHETT are going into tiieir 3rd year in the academic department, and DAVE WILLINGHAM has left USNA for duty in the Philippines.

NORM ELLIOTT and the former Marilyn Kirk of Monterey, Calif., were married in St. John's Church, Monterey, on 8 June.

ED and Gloria BORDEN became the proud parents of their 2nd girl, Beth, on 1 September, one week after N E W T and Ruth MOORE's 2nd girl, Terry, was born on 25 August. Both girls were born at the U. S. Army Hospital, Fort Ord, Calif.

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EAST COAST Pres., Lt. (jg) Frank Donovan, USN USS THE SULLIVANS (DD-537) FPO New York WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. (jg) George Brainerd, USN USS STERLET (SS-392) FPO San Francisco

6TH CO. The following are excerpts from the 6th Company newsletter. The newsletter is compiled and published by DAN and Ona TRUAX. Rae and ROMEO SAENZ are currently making their home in beautiful Hawaii. Rami is stationed at Kaneohe Marine Base. RON and Barbara RODRIGUEZ and their daughter Linda are setded in Groton, Conn., living in Capehart Housing.

Ron is presently on his second patrol aboard the USS ROBERT E . LEE. On July 30th RON, Mama, and Ronnie HEARST departed for Driffield, England, where Ron has been assigned as a missile control officer with the Thor missile program.

The FIENEs welcomed the arrival of their firstborn on Dec. 9, 1961, when a'daughter, Pauline Marie, made her appearance. Jim is still in the HOLDER and will be there 'tU June of '63. Thoroughly enjoying shore duty in Norfolk are JIM and Mary Lou HARDIN. Jim is the Clothing and Small Stores Officer for the Naval Station there and will be untU a year from now. MIKE and Sue WILLEN visited them in July and the four of them enjoyed hashing over old times.

That old wedding bell tolled again and this time took three of the Sixth Company bachelors out of circulation. In May, RICH MILLIGAN and Mary Bourke Reid of Portsmouth, Va., were married. Rich is now in Charleston, S. C , where he is the aide to RAdm. Daspit, COMSIX. Also married in May was BOB OISTAD to the former Isrene Fraser, at Miramar, Calif. We learned of the other marriage in a hilarious letter from PHIL CHAMBERLIN. He wrote that CLIFF ESTES, who is in New London and had just become qualified in subs, had married a home town girl but didn't include her name. Phil is in the SEA DEVIL out of San Diego. GENE FITZPATRICK is presendy the DEWEY'S Chief Engineer. He and Betsy have two children, son Dennis was born Jan. 12, joining Kathy, who is now 2.

JIM OSBORN writes that we wouldn't recognize USNAY what with all the building and renovating that's been done since '59. He and LU seem to be enjoying their tour there. JOE and Lois FLYNN are expecting their first child sometime around the end of Jan. Joe is an instructor in guerrilla warfare at Camp Pendleton. They got to visit with TOM and Shirley BILLINGS while the latter were on the West Coast visiting their parents. After six months in the Far East, DICK ENGEL is enjoying being back at his squadron's home base at Alameda. He will be off on another deployment to the Philippines next Jan. ED WEBSTER is engineering officer in the PERRY which is homeported at Mayport, Fla. While he is in the Med Brenda has her hands full at home with their two daughters, Debbie, who will be 2 in Sept., and Stephanie Ann, who was born May 2nd. Ed relates that the TIEDEMANNs stopped by this spring and that Hollie is currently in the Med, due to return in Oct. Anne KILAND took advantage of ING's WestPac tour for a trip to the Orient of her own.

She met Ing at Iwakuni, Japan, over the Christmas 74

holidays and together they saw Tokyo. They are now back in Coronado where the ROCK is on weekly operations. Ing is wearing his Dolphins now. They mentioned seeing DICK JOHNSTON, DICK FARRINGTON, the GORDONs and the N O R D W A L L S , who have been in the San Diego area.

SKIP GORDON is now aboard the LEXINGTON, which spent several months in the Far East this year. We understand that Weezie also traveled in the Orient during the cruise. Now the LEXINGTON is on its way to Pensacola where it will replace the ANTIETAM. They have a daughter, Karen, who was born in Kingsville in September of '60. The EMMERSONs are presendy stationed in Europe, where ART now has his own company.

1ST CO. NEWS DICK and Dorothy LATON announce the birth of their daughter, Anne Marie, at Tripler Army Hospital, Oahu, Hawaii. Dick is stationed at Lualualei Naval Radio Station (Quarters # 9 ) .

BOB CURRIE recendy passed through Hawaii on his way to the mainland to join Brenda and Cheryl for their move to northern California. Bob is being transferred to a squadron operating out of Moffett Field.

Pres., Lt. (jg) H. A. Lawinski NAS, Miramar, Calif.

Sec'y, Lt. (jg) J. Chavez, Supply Dept.

USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59) FPO New York WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dowden announce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Gregg, to Lt.(jg) LARRY EUGENE RYAN on I September 1962 at University HUls, Md. NEW ARRIVALS Our list of Class of 1960 Navy juniors appears to be increasing every month. The following are but a few of the newcomers: RON and Joyce Ann KOONTZ are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl, Kendle Hart, on 18 August.

TERRY and Linda HUBBARD are the proud parents of a boy, Jeffrey Scott, born to them in June in Vallejo, Calif. BUCK and Patti MANGEMAN have a son, Mark Charles, born on 12 June. BOB COLLICOTT became the father of a girl on 21 July. A 2nd girl, Leslie Kay, was born to GLEN and Barbara BARTON on 21 May. And last but not least, HENNY and Ruthie LAWINSKI are the proud parents of another girl, whose name is Diane Ruth, born on 29 April.

HERE AND THERE JOHN ANTHONY writes to us from the USS MALOY

(EDE-791),

out

of

New

London,

to

which he has been assigned as Gunnery Officer.

John had been serving aboard the USS RANDOLPH for 2 years before he got orders to the MALOY. Just before he left the RANDOLPH, DALLAS BOGGS reported aboard with one of the Air Group squadrons, either VS-26 or 36. He tells us that his neighbors include JACK and Muriel GREENHALGH. Jack is a Supply type, and has been assigned to the LAFAYETTE as Supply Officer.

One of our submariners, RON KOONTZ, from the USS JALLAO ( S S - 2 6 8 ) operating out of New

London, dropped us a few tips on our classmates from the 21st in the area: WALT SMITS is stationed aboard the USS CROAKER; HANK CHILES and BILL COUNCIL are attending Nuclear Power School. And LEW POWELL, having graduated from sub school in late June, departed the area for Pearl Harbor where he is to report to the USS GUDGEON.

PAT SULLIVAN gives us a littie run-down on his goings-on since graduation. He spent 18 months in the USS DAMATO as ASW Officer, then went on to Destroyer School for 6 months. He was among the first graduates from that school and his next assignment was to the USS HAROLD J. ELLISON ( D D - 8 6 4 ) ; here he is presendy Gun-

nery Officer. Aside from his duties, he devotes all his spare time to his wife Harriet whom he married in October I960, and his daughter, Christine Elizabeth, born to them on 2 June 1962.

And there you have it in a nutshell. Pat tells us he bumped into "MO" MORAN, who is in the ESSEX just finishing up FRAM; FRAN PREVITE, who is the Gun Boss of the REMEY, a reserve DD out of Brooklyn, and CASEY GOODRICH, who recently graduated from Sub School, is now serving

in

the

USS

PIPER

(SS-409).

WALLY

CUMELLA, who just finished Destroyer School, became Pat's daughter's godfather, and, says Pat, he's still playing the field as a bachelor.

Keeping us posted on the group of '60 grads formerly at the Nuclear Power School, Mare Island, and now at Arco, Idaho, JERRY GELLER tells us that the group remains intact except for JOE DOBES, who reported to Windsor Locks, Conn. Mike CoUey, Hugh Crow, Terry Hubbard, Frank Hunt, Bob Lowe, Norm Slezak, Doug Williams and Jerry are all eager to leave Mare Island for Arco, but as he apdy puts it, they went "from the frying pan to the fire."

PETE VAN NESS has provided us widi the list of '60ers that graduated from Sub School on 14 September, and their next assignments: John Tait, USS RUNNER (SS-476); Mike WUlsey, USS CUTLASS (SS-478); George Prebola, USS TIGRONE (SS-4I9); Chariie Khoury, USS RASHER ( A G S S 269); Colin Saari, Nuclear Power School, Mare Island; George W. Davis, VI, USS BONEFISH ( S S 582); Bob Correll, USS DOGFISH (SS-350); Al Pauole, Nuclear Power School, Bainbridge, Md.; Bob Griffin, USS ROCK ( A G S S - 2 7 4 ) ; Dick Davis, USS CAIMAN

( S S - 3 2 3 ) ; Jack Greenhalgh (SC),

USS LAFAYETTE (SSNB-616); and Pete went to the USS BARRACUDA ( S S T - 3 ) .

Switching to the West Coast, BOB JOHANNESEN informs us, by means of a quickie, that five '60 types graduated from the 12-week COMCRUDESPAC Engineering Officers School in San Diego on 15 June: Denny Davidson, who went to the USS EDSON ( D D - 9 4 6 ) while waiting for a

nuclear billet to open up; John Cleman to the USS UHLMAN ( D D - 6 8 1 ) ; Grant Plummcr to the

USS FECHTELER (DDR-870); Morris WiUiams to the USS BENNER (DDR-807) and Bob went to the USS HULL ( D D R - 9 4 5 ) . Bob says that after receiving their diplomas for a major in engineering and a minor in bridge, they were scattered to their ships to eventually take over as Chief Engineers. He also reports that he ran into JIM CAMERON, who is Material Officer on DESDIV 172 Staff, and BERNIE EBERLEIN and JACK SUDDATH

from

the USS BAUER

(DE-1032).

Bernie is in Operations and Jack will be taking over as Chief Engineer this fall if he is not accepted for Sub School. Bob also heard from JOHN PFOUTS, who is now Flag Lieutenant to COMCRUDIV TWO in the Med. Finally, Bob wants us to announce the addition of a 4th to his tribe: a 50-lb male English bulldog by the name of Bos'n.

Our class president, HENRY LAWINSKI, included a couple of news items in a recent letter about our aviators on the West Coast: Now in RAG, VF-124 are Bill Evans, Chuck Schroeder, Paul Cooper and Al Lansdowne, all of whom are flying Crusaders. CLIFF MARTIN is flying F4H's in Miramar. JIM McCONNELL is with VU-7, and, by the way, he recendy got married. Ski says that he is the Material Officer in his squadron, VF-162.

FROM THE FORRESTAL With 8 other classmates aboard, and at least 4 others reporting in the near future, I thought it might be a good idea to give a run-down on a couple in each of the issues of the next few months. I'll start out with PAUL NORTON and MIKE HAGEN: After graduation Paul remained at the Academy for the plebe summer detaU. He married Linda Bonnell of Annapolis in September just before reporting to Pensacola for flight training. The SHIPMATE

Nortons were blessed with a baby boy on 24 November 1961 in Kingsville, Texas, where Paul was undergoing advanced flight training at the time. He finally received his wings last March and began the A4D RAG in Oceana a month later.

Joining VA-81, one of the A4D squadrons, in September, Paul is convinced that Naval Aviation is the greatest and that there's nothing like flying from a carrier like the FORRESTAL. The one thing he regrets is having to leave his small family at home for 6 months, and not being at home when the stork comes again in January.

Like Paul, Mike Hagen remained at USNA for plebe summer, and he says for his efforts at the rifle range, all he collected was dirt, dust and picnic lunches. In September he reported to Pensacola for flight training and like a tiger charged through the program; but unlike most of the others, it took him 2 additional months to complete the training. Mike is being honest when he says that he actually asked for AD's. Receiving his wings on Valentine's Day this year (which he says is of no significance), he reported to Oceana for 4 months of RAG, then received orders to VA-85 aboard FORRESTAL. Mike is still a bachelor and he swears he's likely to remain so for a long whUe; then at times he confesses he hasn't given up hope, and occasionally breaks down and admits, "I wish I were married." If you ask me, he's weakening.

With FORRESTAL well in its 3rd month here in the Mediterranean, and time fleeting by, I've now started looking forward to the end of the cruise when I expect to get orders either to a destroyer or shore duty on the East Coast, though most likely the latter.

This issue's article would have been like a Spartan's diet had it not been for the favorable response of so many of our classmates. Being out here in the Med, the chances of running into classmates are slim, to say the least, but certainly not altogether impossible, for the Navy is a small world. In our first port, Naples, LOU LONGTON

from

the USS BLENNY

(SS-324)

came aboard to request laundry services and was referred to me. On meeting I noticed he looked very familiar, so I asked, "Haven't we met before?" His reply quite naturally set me back. "Yea, I graduated from the Naval Academy in 1960."

So his sub's crew abandoned their scroungy uniforms and donned sweet-smelling clean clothes, courtesy of FORRESTAL. I ran into Lou ashore, and joined him for dinner at the Louenbrau. He called on FORRESTAL again whUe we were in Athens. In Cannes, Mike Hagen and I were walking down the streets late one evening when I was tapped on the shoulder, only to turn around and come face to face with MIKE CIOCC.'\, who had recognized me. After introductions (for they are always necessary nowadays, after 2 years) and the usual small talk, we went our separate ways. Mike (Ciocca) is in the INGRAM, his 2nd ship after the NEWPORT NEWS (I believe).

Mike Hagen lives around the corner from me and since my room is located by the head, he calls on me at least once a day, usually when my roommate is in the pad (which Mike thinks is almost always). One evening my roommate had his wife in the room, and Mike, on his way to the head, strolled into the room in his skivvies.

Occasionally we get together for a work-out on the flight deck, or wresding or weight-lifting; and we have pulled a couple of liberties together. I don't run into our other classmates too often except at one of the meals or in the passageways.

Recendy I received a letter from our class treasurer, MIKE MIDAS, who brought up a question about our class fund that is important to all members of the class. Last year he received a statement from the Farmer's National in Annapolis showing an increase in our savings account of 16,000.00. All along I had assumed that Mike knew where the money came from, but he didn't, which to me was quite humorousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;though perfectiy understandable because nobody bothered to tell him. Anyway, the money came from PROFITS of our Lucky Bag. Tom .Althouse '62 very ably N O V E M B E R ,

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handled the money and deposited it in the bank for us. Since the rate of interest at the Farmer's National is almost negligibile, HENRY LAWINSKI, Mike and I have agreed to transfer our funds to the Navy Federal Credit Union. We intend to keep you informed about our class fund in the future.

JOHN MOMM, at a breather in Golfe Juan, France, writes that before he departed CONUS he married the former Miss Kathryn Parker of Pensacola. MIKE PESTORIUS was best man, and DENNY SULLIVAN, BARRY GASTROCK and AL FRELICH acted as ushers. After his marriage he reported for Air Controller (AIC) course at Glynco, Ga., for 6 weeks and now is in the USS LUCE ( D L G - 7 ) in the Med. At Glynco he saw a

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Pres.. Ens. James R. Traa, USN Box 43, US Submarine School US Submarine Base. New London. Conn.

Corr. Sec'y, Ens. Ken Craig, USN USS RICHARD B. ANDERSON FPO San Francisco

PETE MOFFETT writes that he has started PG School at Scripps Institution at La Jolla, Calif., near San Diego. He is one of the Burke Program selectees. Pete served his year at sea aboard the "Queen Bee," the USS BARTON (DD-722). He participated in a Med cruise and the recovery detail for Scott Carpenter's capsule. While on the East Coast Pete ran into BOB GLOVER in the

great deal of JOHN GRIFFITH, Comm Officer in die USS M. C. Fox (DDR-829). John reports that wedding bells rang for his best man when Mike Pestorius took the big step and got married on 18 August in Rochester, N. Y. Mike is currendy studying at Harvard under the Burke program.

STAN JONES recently returned to his old ship after being aboard the ANDERSON. His ship, the USS WILTSIE ( D D - 7 1 6 ) , is just completing her

FRAM job in Hawaii and according to Stan things are a bit rough. He is 1st Lt. and a graduate of the DASH Controllers course at Long Island which he recendy attended.

USS FRED T . BERRY ( D D E - 8 5 8 ) at Bermuda and In San Diego recently the Destroyermen celeJERRY SMITH who recently left the USS DUPONT brated their 60th Anniversary of Destroyers at a (DD-941) and is now at PG at Stanford. big ball held at NAS North Island O Club. Some of the '61ers I saw there were . \ L MAYBACH, TONY SPANGLER was tiie first of our class TIM DUGAN and BOB GIUFFREDA. We had to pin on his Navy Wings of Gold, after having the pleasure of hearing Adm. Burke speak. completed his flight training at NA.\S Chase The 2nd Naval .Aviator in our class, VIC Field, Beeville, Texas. He is currently finished a K.'XRCHER, recendy reported to Miramar NAS course at the Naval Justice School in Newport to fly F8Us. Vic and Nancy really seemed to have and then heading for Miramar NAS near San enjoyed their experiences at flight training. BeDiego to report to VF 193 to fly F4Hs. sides having a fine flight training record, Vic The byline for DICK BOWEN has been a was nominated as Student of the Month during sentence in the old song that Prof. Gilley made his course of training. popular during our 4th class summer sing sesJIM TRAA writes from Newport, R. I., that sions "Whenever 2 or 3 shall meet." At Olongapo he won his bout with the nuclear power school in the Philippines he met CHRIS SEELBACH in and is now at the sub school there. He's been up the USS HENRY W . TUCKER ( D D R - 8 7 5 ) , CLIFF to his eyelids in studies lately but finished in the DUNNING who is going through scuba school with the Marines and JOHN LECORNU who is money. He reported to Idaho Falls, Idaho, to commence the practical studies in January.

XO of the Marine Detachment aboard the At Newport Jim tells us that BOB and Kathie ORISKANY (CVA-34). Cliff came by Dick's ship, the USS KING (DLG-10), for a visit to see the WILSON announced the birth of Sandra Lynne on 5 August. Bob is finishing up at West Milton modern seagoing Navy. along with COLIN KAGEL. DENNIE and Patti As Dick passed through Hawaii he ran into JOYCE had an arrival by the name of Carolyn CHARLIE LYMAN, who is in the USS TRATHEN Sue on 13 August.

(DD-530); MIKE VON RADESKY; SOL RANSome of Jim's correspondence includes a letter DAZZO, MPA in the USS WALKE ( D D - 7 2 3 ) : from TOM WHITE who is at Otis AFB in Mass.

MARC BRUNO; JIM KEMMETER; VIC HJELM; ."^s player coach of last season's Otis team, Tom and GUS LEOLANNI at the O Club. JOHN led his boys to victory at the 26th Air Division, HAY visited Dick and told him that DREW and Mass. State Semi-Pro Tourneys, and was runnerup Barbara McFADDEN were living on the island in the Air Defense Command finishing with a of Oahu. Also CHUCK ST. LAURENT is enjoy34-13 record. Tom played in the Air Force ing the Hawaiian life. RICK DRUMMOND and World-Wide Tourney at Charleston, S. C , and his pretty wife and baby were seen at the poolplayed with a combined Army-.\ir Force team on side. Rick is gun boss on the submarine CARBERO. a tour of Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and BOB ZALKAN is also in Hawaii on the subthe Netherlands. Quite a tour before going to marine GREEN FISH and apparendy likes the subBoston College this fall to study for his law mariner's life very much. On the way to Okinawa degree, everyone will agree, I am sure. were the following Marines: RICK FLUEGEL, JACK SHEEHAN, DOC WHITE and BOB LEW BRYAN from the USS FURSE ( D D R - 8 8 2 ) KOLOWKOSKI. They had stopped at Hawaii wrote Jim that HOWARD SANDEFER married to have their last fling and were reported to have his beautiful German sweetheart, Brunhilde really whooped it up.

(Boots) Schweicker, on 20 July 1962. Lew himself was smitten and became engaged to Miss RoseTOM TUCKER departed for the Med just 24 may Marett of Harwell, Ga. Lew is Supply Officer hours before his wife Marsha gave birth to a son, in the FURSE, and Howard's DC.\ in the same Tom, Jr., reports FRED FARBER. Tom is MPA ship. JACK DELL was also married on 9 June aboard the USS MOALE ( D D - 9 6 3 ) . Fred is curto Miss Lynette Garrett in Vidalia, Ga. Jack is rendy the ASW Officer and F Division Officer Supply Officer in the USS NOA, made famous by aboard the USS HARLAN R . DICKSON ( D D - 7 0 8 ) the recovery of John Glenn. The NOA is presently and is expecting orders any day now to sub homeported in Mayport. school. Fred has run into the following '61ers Back again to Newport, Jim writes that LARRY around the area: ED ETTINGER, RICH SYLDRAKE was married to the former Miss Karen VESTER, ANDY HAMILTON and WALLY Erickson on 8 September in Des Moines, Iowa.

SNYDER. Jim's new address is listed at the top of the From the islands comes news from another column. happy couple. Colleen and JIM SNIEZEK. Jim Here in San Diego FRANK GIAMBATTISTA returned from WesPac just 28 hours before his made the news when he sparked a United Cximson Jim, Jr., was born. They report that CHARLIE munity Services campaign to raise SI,168 which METZLER left the islands for WesPac and that happens to be the hull number of the USS ARLAND and Barb KUESTER will make their home in the islands. News was received by Jim WEXFORD, Frank's ship. and Colleen that JOE and Mary Lou KIEL had From the Land of the Rising Sun CHRIS a girl in August. Joe is currentiy finishing flight SEELB.^CH keeps us informed. Chris ran into school flying S2Fs. "the Saint." ST. L.\URENT, in Yokosuka from 75

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cer. The FLETCHER was having some troubles in the engineering plant so Chuck was out enjoying some exercise.

Chris ran into RON CAMPBELL and A. R. JOYNER, who are at Camp Fuji with the Marines.

Both Ron and Red are Fire Direction Officers with the 3rd Marines and are doing very well. From them Chris learned tiiat JOHN O'CONNOR is Platoon Leader in the 2nd Battalion Anti Tank Platoon; DARREL GONYEA is Survey Officer with the 2nd Battalion, 12th Marines, JOE MARSHALL is in the Pioneers, 3rd Marines, and Bruce Krueger, John Morris, Dick Rothwell, Jack Sheehan, Hank Kolakowski and Doc White are all Platoon Leaders, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines.

Chris heard from CHUCK BARTHOLOMEW that JOHN LECORNU is XO of the Marine Detachment on the USS ORISKANY ( C V A - 3 4 ) . According

to Chris, RICK FLUEGEL on the USS KING (DLG-IO) and SAL RANDAZZO, DCA on the USS WALKE (DD-723), are living it up in the Yoko area while their ships are there.

The SPROSTON ( D D - 5 7 7 ) must be a "squared

away" ship for we have 3 '61ers in her: MIKE HOERNEMANN as 2nd Division Officer: JIM NOONAN as EMO, and BOB FOORD as 1st Lt. In the same operating area TOM KINBERG is ASW Officer on the USS O'BRIEN

(DD-725).

Chris reports that he will be leaving the Far East with the USS TUCKER when she heads for FRAM in Boston, Mass.

JACK LAMADE writes from Norfolk, where he lives with his wife. Sherry, and a new son John Dietrick at Apt. 266B, 923 Rockbridge Ave. Jack is Sales and Service Officer aboard the new ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). ED STRAW, Jack reports, is Disbursing Officer on board the USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59); HENI BOOTH is Supply Officer on the USS BIDDLE, and BILL MOORE is the Disbursing Officer on the USS ROOSEVELT

(CVA-42). While at Gitmo Jack ran into LENNIE YURCOVICK, who is Commissary Officer on that base in that troubled part of the world.

I arrived here at Supply Corps School last month' and found the 3I00's all enjoying the Georgia coeds, except those in the marital status.

Included in this group are Jack Brown, Bill Burk, Phil Harrington, Charlie Kosch, Joe O'Connor, John Tomcheck and Dick Treanor.

TOM MARKLEY writes MICKEY SMITH from the USS BOSTON (CAG-1) finally ended his bachelor days. H e married a beautiful strawberry The single ensigns include Dick Watte, Chick blonde, the former Miss Joanne Berest of NewtonWebb, Al Tully, Fred Perrill, George Steen, Tom ville, Mass. BEV PANKEY and Mickey acted as McDonough, Don Krehely, John Costello, Fred ushers doing honors with their swords, while Fellows, Lex Fleming, Rick Foley, Bob Fulghum, GARY BOWSER laid down his USAF type slide Harry Green, George Greer, Joe Baker, Ron rule long enough to attend the ceremony and reception afterwards, says Mickey. Tom and Bev Beasley, Bob Beer, Jim Birendelli, John Carroll, John Rueckert and Jack Renfro. "Ready for Sea" are both Missile Division Officers and Mickey is is our motto.

2nd Division Officer soon to be the Main Battery Officer. Mickey saw JOHN KIRKLAND on the Received word from Lt. BOB WESTERMAN, USS SPRINGFIELD briefly while the BOSTON tempowho is in the Air Force. He says California is rarily relieved her as Flagship, 6th Fleet. John is great and anyone who has the opportunity to be Missile Battery Division Officer and seems to love stationed on the West Coast shouldn't pass it up.

Villa France as homeport.

TOM QUINN, our tennis-playing classmate, had ROD and Nan HORNE happily announce the his new Impala stolen here in Athens, and an arrival of their first, a gal christened Christine attempt on his 2nd one, but thanks to some Marie, born 9 October. modern devices the culprits weren't successful.

JIM IBACH reports that the date has been set As I mentioned in last month's issue, anyone for RIC H O L L Y ' S marriage to Jim's sister Chris. who has any information concerning our classThe event will take place on 3 November and mates or their families please forward them to me expected to attend are the following; Joe Matehere at Supply School. As soon as most people lavage, Doug Falconer, Jack Loftus, Jerry Dunn, are settled we will have area correspondents, but Larry Cox, Ed Lutz, Walt Wiley, Warren Hoppe, for now send your letters to me.

Dale Marshall and Jim. DICK GILL recently returned from WESPAC in the sub REDFISH, and In next month's issue look for a story about can probably be located at Ck)ronado. our friends in Nuclear Power School. Until then, don't stand too many watches!

BRADLEY G. CUTHBERT writes that he Sec'y, Ens. Howard S. Pinsky, SC, USN married Miss Connie Zahn in Fort Madison, Naval Supply Corps School Iowa, on 15 September. CORBIN McNEILL and Athens, Georgia DON HARD were present at the ceremony. Brad also reports that he saw BOB BYRNE recendy while he was in Los Angeles.

I hope all of you who attended the HomecomThe Cuthberts' current address is 1806 11th ing Weekend enjoyed your first visit to the alma mater since graduation.

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ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS H. G. Brousseau '24; J. A. Glick '26; T. F. Donohue '27; F. P. Mitchell '29; H. E. Duryea The first fall meeting of the Annapolis Chapter '30; J. C. Palmer '32; H. P. Rounds '32; B. C, met at Alumni House in September. Maj. Gen. HUls '33; J. B. Grady '33; R. B. Allen '34 John Hart '25, Chapter President, presided. FolWyman Howard '37; R. H. Wescott '37; F. C lowing brief but cheerful remarks (national memJones '38; B. Lennon '43; W. J. Toner '43; R, bership increasing, finances sound. Homecoming E. Moran '48A; J. W. Carpenter '49; R. J attendance large) by National Trustee CommoSilvestrini '51; R. J. Laulor '52; and S. C. Berger dore R. S. Wentworth and Executive Secretary '57. In addition there were 3 guests of members.

RAdm. Fitzgerald, the new Director of Athletics, Capt. W. S. Busick, gave an interesting talk on fall sports.

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'29, Paul and Carmen DeLlama '46, Eskil and Helen Eskilson '26, F. Wylie Orr '48B, Bob (R. T. P.) McCarthy '45, Dr. Joe Mallach '26, Ted and Jean Miller '22, Frank Sheahan '45, and Norm and Ethel Weaver '26.

After a splendid dinner the group enjoyed the frolics of a professional magician.

CORONADO

The quarterly meeting of the Coronado Chapter was held in the Neptune Room of the Officers' Sixty members, their wives and guests were A regular monthly luncheon meeting of the Club, Naval Air Station, North Island. Ck)cktails present at the October meeting. Chapter President Caracas Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association and dinner were followed by a talk by Adm. Maj. Gen. John Hart, USMC (Ret.), welcomed was held at the Club 200 on 4 October with the R. F. S. Keith, USN, about his recent experiences and introduced the new Superintendent, RAdm. following in attendance: on the Korean Armistice Commission.

Kirkpatrick, who gave an interesting informal Max Crawford '33, Allan Wright '44, Nat Heller The next meeting is set for 15 November. Plans talk on recent developments and plans of the '47, Woody Johns ' 5 1 , Carlos Tovar ' 5 1 , Jan are underway for attendance at the Navy-USC USNA. Lt. Col. V. H. Huse, USMCR, the National Prokop '56, Bill Lahodney and BUly Sheppard. football game on 17 November.

Commander MOOW, and Mrs. Huse were guests Capt. Juan Torrealba, who is in charge of the of the chapter.

Venezuelan Naval Academy, and Mr. David Gray DETROIT were invited guests.

BOSTON Now that vacations and resultant nomadic rou'The first meeting of the 1962-1963 season was tines are over, we'll again go back to putting held at the O)mmissioned Officers' Club, Boston CHICAGO out reminders of the regular meetings and special Naval Shipyard, with President John "Al" Glick events as they occur.

The first fall meeting of the Chicago Chapter '26 presiding. Cocktails and soft drinks were Meetings continued each month as usual, second served at 1200 and lunch started at 1230. A new was held on 5 October in the Wardroom of the Tuesday at the Harmonic Club. Attendance was Naval Armory in Chicago. New turnouts: Tenney feature to which the President has dedicated limited but those of us who were able to make it and Dorothy Ford '44—Tenney is on ComNine himself and which seemed to meet hearty approval enjoyed getting together and planning the advance was that the meeting terminated prompdy at 1330. Staff at Great Lakes—and Norm and Shirlee activities.

Swanberg '46—Norm is CO of the Reserve Capt. Frank C. Jones, USN '38, the new Shipyard Training Center in Gary, Ind. All hands please mark down 1 December for Commander, spoke briefly about the current and cheering Navy on over Army—we'll have our Also present: Gordie and Mary Buchanan '22, future oudook of the shipyard and some of the annual party at the Naval Armory, refreshments President; Squirrel Herrington '24, Secretary; problems involved. Present were: C. J. H . and television will be available, plus a good group Mike Berngard '49, Treasurer; Jack and Lolly Keppler '07; J. S. Barleon '07; O. M. Read ' 1 1 ; of Navy rooters to yell with. As in the past, we'll BaUey '44, Paul and LUlian Bryant '24; Orrie R. H. Keller ' I I ; W. H. Buracker '20; W. E. also invite the Army Alumni. and Maggie Crepeau '44, Leonard (Red) T. Morse Haycock '22; S. Pullen '22; G. E. Peterson '24; 76

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At the last meeting Bob Waldron reported on the national meeting. Nominations are now open for an Area Vice Presidency and Four Trustees at Large. Anyone desiring to put someone's name up please either bring it up at the next meeting, or mail it beforehand to me if not able to attend.

Blackledge '20, Whitford '21, Morris Smellow '23 (visiting with classmate Joseph S. Werlin), Goodall '24, Tucker '32, Jay '35, Fitzgerald '36, Ewing '45, J. M. Cook '45, Felix Davis '41, Douhly '46, Watt '46, Smith '50 and Stark '52.

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VAdm. Beardsley gave us an excellent status report on Navy material management, stating we must achieve a more precise ijalance of logistics and readiness, avoid over-specification of qualities, and increase our efforts to procure needed hardware, competitively, in the required quality at the lowest cost.

The New Orleans Chapter of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association had a dinner on 6 September at Delmonico's, one of New Orleans more famous restaurants. RAdm. Charles H. Lyman, the new Commandant of the Eighth Naval District, was the guest of honor.

The regular August meeting of the chapter was held on Tuesday, 28 August, in the Fleet Room of the Officers' Club, Naval Base, Newport, R. I. Present were: Bern Anderson '21, G. H. Bowdey â&#x20AC;˘07, C. O. Cook, Jr., '31, D. E. Cummings '07, R. Dees '17, F. G. Fahrion '17, M. L. Hersey '09, G. K. Hodgkiss '23, F. S. Holmes '18 with D. L. Jarrell '50 as guest, Hugo Osterhaus '00, B. B. McCormick '92, D. W. Olney '30, Mead Pearson '20, J. W. Rankin '08, F. L. Robbins '23, J. H. Ravmer '38, T. M. Shock '13, with L. T. DuBose '13 as guest, Leo Welch '06, R. H. White '40, C. M. Winslow '24, Col. M. G. Armstrong, USA (Ret.), BrigGen. F. R. Kerr, USA (Ret.), and Fitzhugh Green, Esq., guest speaker.

The President set the next meeting for Tuesday, 25 September, and the speaker was Dr. James R. Larkin of the War College staff; subject, "Operations Analysis for the U. S. Navy." .A.fter dinner Mr. Fitzhugh Green of the Naval War College held everyone's interest with his vivid account of the Belgian Congo. He also showed a colored film of the Prime Minister's visit to this country.

The regular September meeting of the chapter was held on Tuesday, 25 September, in the Fleet Room of the Officers' Club, Naval Base, Newport, R. I. Present were: R. W. Bates '15, G. H. Bowdey '07, D. Carlson '29, M. O. Carlson '16, C. O. Cook, Jr., '31, R. Dees '17, H. E. Eccles '22, M. L. Hersey '09, H. B. Heneberger '25, G. K. Hodgkiss '23, Rufus King '08, O. C. Laird '20, B. B. McCormick '92, L. W. McKeehan '07, J. E. Rankin '08, F. L. Robbins '23, R. T. Stafford '30, J. T. G. Stapler '06, C. M. Winslow '24, Col. C. B. Herndon, USA (Ret.), Dr. James R. Larkin (speaker). Colonel M. C. Shattuck, USA (Ret.), and Capt. E. J. Tiernan.

After a question and answer period, the meeting adjourned at 1400.

Also attending were: Mr. and Mrs. David P. Levy, LCdr. P. MuUoy and Mrs. Mulloy, Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. WUson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sherar, Mr. W. A. Weaver, Jr., Gen. Wallace and Mrs. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Donohugh, Lt. Reisenger and Mrs. Reisenger, Lt. Robertson and Mrs. Robertson, Col. Don Blue and Mrs. Blue, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hyde and Mr. and Mrs. Regmar W. Hanemann.

After dinner Capt. M. M. Clowkey, USN (Ret.), was proposed, seconded and unanimously elected an honorary member of the chapter.

The President set the next meeting for Tuesday, 30 October 1962, the speaker to be announced later.

Dr. James R. Larkin of the Staff of the Naval War College, who was recendy with the Sixth Fleet, gave an inspiring account of the part played by scientists in close cooperation with the Navy.

Our nominating committee have selected the following slate for fiscal '63: President, Henry W. Grikscheit '33; Vice President, Joe A. Dickson '49; Secretary, Anthony M. Franco '59; Treasurer, Frank G. Meyer '50.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The first meeting of the 1962-63 scison was held on 19 September in the Army-Navy Club.

About 80 members turned out for the occasion.

The principal guest and speaker was the Chief of Naval Material, VAdm. George F. Beardsley, USN '29.

Following our custom the President called upon each member to rise in turn, announce his name, class and introduce any guest he might have. The President noted highlights of the soundoff to be: The most venerable classes represented were by Admirals Bloch '99 and Richardson '02, each a past Commander-in-Chief of the U. S. Fleet. Also present was ex-CNO Adm. W. M. Fechteler '16, and ex-Ambassadors Sebald '22 and Ageton '23. The youngest class represented was '54, while '26 had the biggest turnout.

The next meeting will be held on the usual third Wednesday of the month.

HOUSTON Nineteen guests and members were present at the Tuesday monthly luncheon meeting at the Ben Milan Hotel. Present for the meeting were:

THE NETHERLANDS The Naval Academy graduates in the Netherlands have not formed a formal Alumni Association chapter but have attempted to get together for a luncheon on an informal basis approximately once a month. This custom commenced in January 1962 and it is hoped that it will continue as long as any members are present in the Netherlands.

There are 8 graduates of USNA on duty or working in the immediate vicinity of The Hague.

These 8 are the individuals shown in the picture on this page, less Admiral G. R. Brown, plus Mr. L. H. Mulit, '30, who is working with CALTEX, Netherlands, and who could not be present at this luncheon. Admiral Brown and Admiral W. F. Boone '21, who are both working for McDonald Aircraft Ck)., happened to be in The Hague on the day of the luncheon. Admiral Brown was able to join us, but Admiral Boone had other commitments.

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"NETHERLANDS BRANCH" USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON at tha Seinpost Restaurant, Schevenlngen, Netherlands, on 16 April 1962. Left to right: Copt. R. M. Wright, USN ' 4 1 , US Naval Attache, the Hague; RAdm. G. S. Patrick, USN '29, Chief MAAG Netherlands; Adm. C. R. Brown, USN (Ret.) ' 2 1 , McDonnell Aircraft; Mr. L N. Landis '44, Caltex Netherlands; VAdm. W. G. Cooper, USN (Ret.) '26, United Fruit Co.; Capt. E. S. Lee, Jr., USN '34, Navy Sect. M A A G Netherlands; Mr. G. F. Freeman ' 3 1 , Caltex Netherlands, and Capt. W. W. Keller, USN '34, USNavShipLo, The Hague. The following were in The Netherlands that day, but were unable to join the group for lunch: Adm. W. F. Boone, USN (Ret.) ' 2 1 , McDonnell Aircraft, and Mr. L. H. Mulit '30, Caltex Netherlands.

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mailing list, please drop a card to Sam Lief at 23211 Eastbrook, Los Altos, Calif.

Bob Gregory '44 again voiced his opinion concerning the replacement of military instructors with civilians at the Academy. Jim Burrow '33 answered by stating that only those military PITTSBURGH instructors not teaching naval technical subjects October Meeting: The meeting was held at the would be replaced.

Announcement was made of the success of the University Club in Oakland, with cocktaUs at The following announcements were also made: 6:00 and dinner at 7:00. Admiral Ben Moreell Association's sunset tour of New York harbor 1. T. C. Fauntz '27 has been named as a was our guest speaker.

Admiral Moreell has aboard a vessel provided by courtesy of Loyd member of the Naval Academy Alumni Associarendered so many services to the Navy and to the Dalzell of Dalzell Touring Company. Thirty tion Nominating Committee for the purpose of country that he is known to all. He recendy members and their wives attended the affair submitting a slate of candidates for the election served as the Chairman of a Special Advisory which included a cocktail hour and buffet supper. to take place in the spring of 1963 for a PresiCommission to the Navy for the future developCliff Berman was in charge of the arrangements. dent, a Central Area Vice-President, and 4 Trusment of academic facilities for the Naval Academy. tees-At-Large.

Since the previous luncheon meeting in June, Admiral Moreell discussed the Commission's rethe Association also collaborated with the Navy 2. A letter was received from Mrs. G. A. port, and its recommendations, which are of vital League and the Navy in sponsoring 2 dances for Duncan expressing her appreciation for the conimportance to the Naval Academy, to its alumni, midshipmen visiting New York on summer praccern shown by the Association on the death of and to the nation. time cruises. In addition, a stag outing was held her husband.

Army-Navy Game: There has been an expresat the Apauamis Country Club under the direction 3. The James E. Kyes Memorial was dedicated sion of interest in making arrangements for going of Bob Brady '47. in Monte Cristo, Wash., on 12 August 1962. The to THE game in a group. A survey was made of dedication was witnessed by a large number of The guest speaker at the September luncheon the various travel alternatives and a summary alumni and friends. presented to chapter members. Ticket applications was Mr. William A. Delano, General Counsel for must be made to the U.S.N.A. Athletic Association. the Peace Corps. Mr. Delano discussed the operaProgram If you do not belong to the Athletic Association tion of the Peace Corps since its institution. He The speaker for this program was introduced it is not too late to join if you are eligible.

If you outlined the purpose of the organization and

by Eric Barr '11 after several preliminary comare unable to get tickets and would like to obtain pointed out indications of the acceptability its ments by our Program Chairman, Jack CoUey '32. them, it is possible that some of the other memefforts are receiving abroad. Mr. Delano examined Commander Joe Skoog '46 was introduced by bers of the chapter would be willing to obtain the selection, training, and supervisory aspects of Captain Barr as one of his former students in the tickets for you. Please let me know if you have the program. He characterized the Peace Corps spare tickets, or if you would like tickets which NROTC Unit at the University of Washington. as giving a personality to our foreign aid proyou have not been able to get. I can't make any Joe, who is now the Commanding Officer of the grams. promises, of course, but it may be worth a try.

USS SKATE (SSN-584), stated that Captain Barr influenced him more than anyone else to attend Last Minute Items: A joint meeting with the the Naval Academy.

PENINSULA CHAPTER Navy League is being planned for early December.

Commander Skoog began his talk by describing RAdm. J. S. McCain will be the guest speaker The Peninsula is growingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Peninsula Chaphis ship, the first of a class of nuclear-powered of the evening, and will tell us some of the latest ter is growingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the congenial social gathersubmarines which was terminated after five were responsibilities of the "Four Ocean Navy." Plans ings they hold are growing in size and in enjoyconstructed, due to an improved design. SKATE are not yet final, and there will be more later. ment! is 220 ft. long, displaces 2500 tons submerged, Just before "press time" we received word that speed in excess of 20 knots, has a diving depth More than a 100 members, wives and guests the Greyhound Bus Company has made reservaof at least 400 ft., has a provisions capacity of 75 gathered at Rickey's Palo Alto for the September tions for 15 double rooms at the Ben Franklin days, a 60 days submerged endurance period, meeting on the 21st. It was well arranged and Hotel in Philadelphia for Friday night, 30 No- steamed 200,000 miles on the first fueling, and graciously hosted by Chet and Charlie Smith '25 vember.

If reservations are to be retained, we carried a crew of 106 men plus 5 civUian scienand Joe and Mary Ann Robbins '30. There was must act promptly. tists on her trip to the North Pole in August. solid representation of every class from '22 through '42, and, with a few vacancies, attendance Commander Skoog went on to say that SKATE included the classes through 1959. As a matter of SEATTLE went to the North Pole with adequate equipment fact, Mike and Jan Maynard '59 gave their parents and sufficient advanced knowledge to make it a The September meeting, our first of the new very successful trip. Their mission was to develop a liberty chit, and brought Russ and Ruie Maynard '62-'63 season after the summer vacation, got '34 to the party with them.

ASW capabilities in the Arctic along with SEAunderway with a cocktaU hour at 6:00 p.m. and DRAGON, gather scientific data on the ice conditions was followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. It was Oldtimers and newcomers to the Peninsula reand the Polar region in general, and to make newed acquaintance over cokes and the like. The very heartening to have such a good turnout for the passage to the Pole along the west coast of this meeting.

Class of '34 with 6 on hand barely maintained Greenland. their customary numerical superiority, as '31 and SKATE and SEADRAGON rendezvoused at the Business '39 each mustered 5 members.

North Pole at 0600 on 2 August 1962. The 2 Don Krick '30 opened the meeting by reporting During dinner Turner Joy made known that a ships surfaced and held a ceremony on the meetparty of at least 40 had firmly signed up for the that he had received a reply to the letter written ing at the distant location. by C. S. Weeks '25 and Eric Barr ' I I to Senator trip to the Navy-USC game at Los Angeles in Commander Skoog concluded by briefly disJackson of Washington concerning the proposed November. Additional adventurers are trying to cussing, ice-breaking techniques, the inertial naviretired pay recomputation legislation.

This matter line up babysitters. Plans are being made for the gation system used by SKATE and the several types came up for a vote in the Senate Armed Forces Army-Navy game gathering, complete with color of tests conducted in the Polar region.

Services Committee on 8 June and by a vote of television and Army rooters to bet with and crow This outstanding program was another example 8 to 6 the Committee approved a motion to over. of the fine information that can be had by defer action on the legislation until next year. attending the monthly meetings.

More information concerning this matter will Shipmate readers who live in the Peninsula be reported as available. area but have inadvertently been missed on the The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.

On 18 September 1962 the first fall luncheon of the USNA Association of New York was held at the Lawyer's Club, 115 Broadway. Capt. F. H .

Whitaker '22 presided.

distance to the goal line," signaled him to go in {Continued from page 25) and tackle the Great Lakes player in midfield.

During the second half, as I recall it, after the The stand emptied and there was all the posAcademy had already scored. Bill Ingram went over for the second touchdown. It was at the far sibility of a serious fight between enlisted men and student officers, when the Superintendent had end of the field in Thompson Stadium. The refthe band strike up and then announced that the eree blew his whistle and the umpire his horn, Naval Academy forfeited the game because of bad but there was a loose ball which a Great Lakes sportsmanship. player in his excitement picked up and started down the field. No one on the scrimmage line The moral that I am trying to get at was that Saunders, who knew that Dobie would have been paid any attention for the ball was "dead." However, there was a Navy substitute warming up on fired, covered for him and took all the blame on himself as having acted on an impulse. The poor the side lines, a Youngster from my company by fellow was more or less in Coventry until some the name of Saunders. Dobie called him and, not having understood what went on at the end of few months later he developed T.B. symptoms and was shipped off to the Naval Hospital in the field but calculating that the penalty for twelve Las Animas, Colorado. men on the field was at that time "half the MAIL BOAT

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True, we wish to inculcate the fighting spirit which will win our country's victories, but is this the way to do it.?

No! I suggest it is time, even though football pays the fees for other sports, that a new look should be taken. Congress, I feel sure, would be willing to provide funds for other Naval Academy sports if necessary to carry on the schedule. Neither the Naval Academy nor the Military Academy nor the newly founded Air Force Academy should attempt to compete in the semi-professional circuits of some of our bigger state and public universities where athletic scholarships are publicly admitted and approved. Let the service academies go back to their own level, and play football and other sports for the joy of sportsmanship and of healthy SHIPMATE

competition. Let us also endeavor to create more sports, particularly those which will be of use to future naval officers in their later careers among those who are not such gifted athletes. The interest of the service is far more important than an "also ran" championship football team, even though the coach may gain some glory.

With apologies, but yvith utmost sincerity. /s/

SELDEN CHAPIN

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As is y^noa/n to all alumni, the Naval Academy's appropriate position in the realm of intercollegiate athletics has long been a topic of interesting discussion. Our very distinguished alumnus.

Ambassador Chapin, presents some of the points on one side of the coin. A few of the points which the other side of the coin may reveal are: The mission of the Naval Academy is to produce the potentially best possible officers for the naval service. Every midshipman—whether he be a star running guard, an articulate debater, a whiz in the laboratory, a great violinist, a brilliant editor of the Lucky Bag, or just plain foe Gish—must meet the high and rigid standards set for all these future officer leaders. The standards include proper motivation, dedication, and officer-like requisites as well as the established academic, physical and moral qualifications. Records over the years indicate that percentage-wise the midshipman letter-winner meets and maintains these standards equally comparable with his colleague whose talents are exhibited in other fields.

As for involvement "in the semi-professional circuit of some of our bigger state and public universities where athletic scholarships are publicly admitted and approved"—the Naval Academy and our brother academies are great national institutions, the student bodies of which represent the cream of the crop—the highest cross-section of our American youth. As such, and in order to develop the competitive spirit required of future naval leaders, the Naval Academy must engage with the best in all lines of competitive training— athletic or otherwise. On the athletic schedules of the Naval Academy we find, among others, fohns Hopkins in lacrosse, NYU in fencing, the Ivies and MIT in crew, again the Ivies in swimming.

West Chester in soccer, Ithaca in baseball, Lehigh in wrestling, and Notre Dame in football. These educational institutions, and many more, may undoubtedly be charged with approving athletic scholarships but they are scheduled because in those sports their teams offer the best intercollegiate competition, the most desirable competition for the proper training of the midshipmen.

Shipmate (V neither qualified nor authorized to offer a solution to this complex problem; nor is this comment designed to reply to all the questions raised by Ambassador Chapin. We recognize the problem is of great interest to Naval Academy alumni. We would be pleased to receive from our readers—and publish—appropriate objective letters, pro and con, on the subject. It may be expected that the Naval Academy Athletic Association may express its views in a future issue.

Shipmate: I read with interest the exchange of letters between Admiral Wright and Secretary Korth regarding the prospective reorganization of the faculty at the Naval Academy. It seems apparent, after reading both sides of the issue, that both the Alumni Association and the Navy Department have still the same objectives in mind for the undergraduate education, with all its many facets, at the Naval Academy; a thorough indoctrination in the spirit of the Navy's Officer Corps emphasizing the development of character, self-discipline, obedience, and loyalty culminating in a motivation for a naval career, and secondly (but more so in precedence than in importance), the requirement to supply all the foundations of a broad and NOVEMBER,

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durable education, based upon which the prospective naval officer will be able to move with the technical current of the times and still retain an overall sense of perspective with the larger scheme of world, national and naval affairs.

The Naval Academy has traditionally excelled in the accomplishment of the former, i.e., the development of the individual morally and militarUy. There is littie reason to believe that any loss of this quality wUl occur as long as the elements of the basic military system itself are unchanged. The life in Bancroft Hall, in the military departments, on the athletic fields, and on the summer cruises is virtually independent of the process of academic and intellectual development supplied by the purely scholastic departments.

Mr. Korth clearly points out that with the implementation of the faculty reorganization plan the only loss will be in about 1-2 hours a day of contact with a military officer in a non-mUitary environment. On the other hand the proposal plans to gain an increase in the competency of its academic professors (those of us who have struggled through technical or scientific classes taueht by unskilled officers will remember our "why don't they . . ." remarks at the time) to a level that is compatible with present requirements, surely a most desirable situation. And surely no civilian appointed to the post of Dean would plan on revolutionizing the Naval Academy whether overnight, or at all. Rather, he would be a policy advisor to the Superintendent and an administrator of the academic departments. The Academy surely is sophisticated enough to require the services of a professional educator, and to be able to utilize his services in a manner best suited to its needs, not the other way around as suggested by the ridiculous and inaccurate article

by Mr. Peter Andrews carried in the Evening Capitol . and printed in the Sept.-Oct. issue of Shipmate.

But whether or not this reorganization of the Naval Academy's faculty b agreed upon by senior professional officers, whether it comes from the suggestion of VAdm. Rickover or not, or whether the Navy itself is ready for it, it is inevitable.

Sooner or later the academic requirements are going to necessitate professors with greater knowledge and experience in selected fields (and of course, this does not preclude the use of "qualified" officer instructors) so we may as well accustom ourselves to the impending transition as we have accepted other changes in the last several years.

One of the more important points implied in Admiral Wright's letter is the fact that the Navy desperately needs the best young men it can get for career service. The requirements placed upon a typical officer today are many more than 20 years ago, and yet the old are still retained. An officer must be imbued with the proper spirit of a smart military organization, be able to give orders and take them under all conditions just as before, and to handle ships and stand watches.

Additionally he must comprehend the fantastically complicated equipment that make up our present day and future electronics, weapons, and engineering systems, he must be able to think clearly in terms of national and allied defense policy, international affairs, speak at least one foreign language proficiently, still being able to work too-few men in a too-big job and yield results, and contribute to the technical and intellectual integrity of the service. To be able to do these things well enough to meet the present and fumre needs of the Navy demands a far superior individual trained and motivated towards a career in the Navy.

Assuming of course that the Naval Academy is still the primary provider of career minded, bright young men, improvements at home should still be welcomed. But what appears to be of increasing importance is the necessity for keeping these bright young officers in the Navy after their periods of obligated service have expired. The reasons for the large number of resignations submitted yearly are many: the strains on family

life, prospective opportunities on the outside, and the general attractions of civilian life in a prosperous, peace time world swelling with the awakening of internationalism, to mention only a few.

But these individuals who are attracted to civilian life for the vigorousness of its challenge, the engaging enterprise of matching one's own wits against the world, are individuals that the Navy needs most. Men who can learn the art of their profession and still have enough left over to help it forward through difficult and sometimes convulsive years of technical and strategic pioneering.

At the same rime there are always a number of young people whose attitudes towards the Naval Service do not really mature until after the date of their commission. The Naval Academy is somehow taken for granted, almost as a thing apart from the Navy itself by some, and relatively few members of each plebe class have any more idea of what the Navy is all about than freshmen anywhere else. Although the Academy indoctrinates, and demonstrates-by-example many of the virtues of a naval career, much of this is totally lost on the emerging minds of 18-20-year-old midshipmen. And, as the Academy cannot accept students for admission after the first year, it is committed to the original class selected from applicants throughout the country on the basis of academic skills and general character background.

In 1956, and apparendy the system has not changed much since then, applicants to the Naval Academy were selected by the appointment system on the basis of their proficiency in a series of scholastic and physical examinations. Never were the candidates asked to state a specific desire to "become naval officers" or were they interviewed to determine any extent of a career motivation.

The task of initiating motivation upon individuals who had naturally applied with varying degrees of success to other colleges—and in some cases to the Academy as a second or third choice—was left to the Academy itself.

Once installed as midshipmen, many were later to resign, but others through indecision stuck it out for various reasons, graduated into the fleet, and within a short period of time looked adversely upon making a career of the Navy. Others entered different services, only to add to those educated by the Navy for the Navy in vain.

The Academy, then, should in addition to maintaining rigorously high entrance standards incorporate a program similar to that employed by many universities in which the applicant by the submission of essays and interviews with, say, responsible alumni from some of the many ."Mumni Association Chapters or from Naval Districts, demonstrates, to some extent, his competitive worthiness and career motivation. This procedure was carried out to some degree in 1955-56 for the selection of NROTC candidates, but strangely enough, not for Annapolis, which presumably would require more of the applicant.

Further it would appear that if the initial motivation level of midshipmen could be raised, then the loss of time spent in the company of naval officer instructors as an element of career indoctrination not altogether satisfactory would be negated by the simple fact that these students are in class to be educated in fields towards which they are already motivated and the remaining aspects of drill, discipline, and martial life can be left to the numerous, better-qualified officers of the Executive and Military Science Departments.

So it appears then, that Secretary Korth's directive that the faculty of the Naval Academy be adjusted to accommodate more civilian instructors in the purely academic fields with the understanding that "any lessening of the effectiveness of the career motivation and character-budding efforts of the Academy will not be permitted" is, on the whole, just what the Navy needs; to best educate increasingly better "first-rate" midshipmen to prepare them in the best traditions of the Mission of the Naval Academy for the eventual assumption of responsibilities in technological fields and for further post-graduate work, while 79

still retaining the best elements of the Naval Academy system of building men and military leaders. It might be suggested that either the Academy itself or the Ahimni Association contribute further to the fulfillment of the objectives by adopting a more thorough and more penetrating method by which applicants are screened for acceptance into what should be one of the country's most prestigious and prominent mUitary-academic institutions.

Sincerely, /s/

ROY CAMPBELL SMITH IV

'60

Shipmate: It was with reverent respect and profound emotions that I read the Address by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur to the Members of the Association of Graduates, USMA and The Corps of Cadets, reported in the Sept.-Oct. issue of Shipmate. They were the noble words of the magnificent Officer and Gentleman, as was General George Washington, who is "first in the hearts of his countrymen," and the thoughts he so masterfully passed on to "The Long Gray Line," and likewise to our own "Long Blue Line," are the stark soul and the spirit incarnate of West Point (and Annapolis), as embodied in the life of West Point's most illustrious graduate. "Duty-HonorCountry. These three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be."

We also have our mottos. The usually accepted motto is "Ex Scientia Tridens." However, our

true motto is emblazoned over the bronze entrance doors to the Chapel, "Non Sibi sed Patria" —and this motto, while seldom quoted, and not engraved on our class rings, is the one that every member of our Navy Blue fraternity carries with him in his heart as he leaves the Main Gate and proceeds to the ships and stations which wUl become the waypoints in his dedicated life.

We cannot claim the great immortals whose niche in history has given us the legacy of "I have not yet BEGUN to fight," "We have met the enemy and he is ours," and "DON'T give up the ship," as graduates of the Naval Academy.

We can, and do claim them as the genesis that gave us our alma mater, and thus they are part and parcel of our great tradition.

One only has to thumb through the Register of Alumni, commencing with the entering Class of 1841, to find name after name of our country's great-great sea captains _and great captains of industry—the inner core of their success being always "Non Sibi sed Patria." And their asterisks wUl set forth the fixes, latitude and longitude, spread all over the globe, where they made the supreme sacrifice for our country. I would like to think that their last thought as they loosed their cables and slid down through the mighty ocean depths to their final anchorage in "Fiddler's Green" amid the fanfare of ten thousand golden trumpets was "Non Sibi sed Patria"—-Not Self but Country.

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