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The Twenty-Third Commandant Of The Marine Corps A F A V O R I T E and oft recurring criticism of our armed -^~*- forces and their military leadership is typified by the term "battle ship admiral" or perhaps, in more recent times, disparaging references to the protagonists of aircraft carriers. Such expressions as "unimaginative" and "inability to adapt to modern concepts and conditions" are not uncommon in the salvos fired at military officers in high position. As long as there are military services, as long as there is progress, such criticism must continue, but there will be times when critics in this field find themselves with much less to say.

On January 1, 1964, General Wallace Martin Greene, Jr., USMC, will become Commandant of the Marine Corps and a four-star general.

In a press conference following the White House announcement, General Greene is reported to have said that he is thinking of using space rockets to fly Marines to distant areas where in emergencies their presence might be required. "It may be possible," he said, "to launch a 1,200 man battalion from Camp Lejeune, N . C , to a trouble spot in Africa in a matter of 80 minutes."

If any of the reporters present at that September 24 conference thought that General Greene was no more than reaching for a dramatic pronouncement by which he might establish himself in his newly appointed post they had failed to size up the General and had certainly not recalled an address delivered by him at the MCROA Military Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 11, 1963. On that occasion, some months before it was known that he was to be selected as Commandant of the Marine Corps, he had said, "Within the space of five years I believe that we shall be moving small troop units, ammunition and supplies in suborbital trajectories across the surface of the earth by rocket. Vehicles will travel at tremendous speeds of up to 4,000 miles an hour. At first we will be limited to short distances, but as our capabilities increase we shall be able to depart a rocket launching base in Camp Lejeune and land in the center of Africa in about 80 minutes."

General Greene is not a dreamer; he is an officer with a fine sense of the practical. He, like his predecessors, knows that the accomplishments of the Corps are the accomplishments of its officers and men. T o this end his credo is one of planning and preparation, effective training and constant readiness. His record is testimony of his ability in these areas.

Wallace Martin Greene, Jr., was born in Waterbury, Vermont, and there completed his early education. Following a year at the University of Vermont young Wallie entered the U. S. Naval Academy in the early summer of 1926. A glance at the 1930 Luc\y Bag might indicate that his four years as a midshipman presented no unusual difficulties for this young man.

A good Marine would instantly note that in each of those four years Midshipman Greene qualified as an expert rifleman.

At graduation in June 1930 Wallace Greene was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps after which there followed the required year of additional training at Marine Officers' Basic School. As in the case of most voung Marine officers the ensuing years were a succession of barracks duty, more schools, sea duty and duty with combat units of the Corps.

T h e start of World War II found Major Greene in London, England, asisgned as a Special Naval Observer. During that assignment he attended the British Amphibious Warfare School at Inverary, Scotland, and the Royal Engineer Demolitions School at Ripon, York.

Back in the States in February 1942, Wallace Greene was soon named Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, of the Third Marine Brigade with which he sailed for the far Pacific in April. After

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a year and a half on the island of Upolu he joined the V Amphibious Corps, Tactical Group One, in Hawaii, again as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3. For outstanding service in this capacity during the planning and execution of the Marshall Islands invasion he was awarded his first Legion of Merit.

Following disbanding of the Group in March 1944, he joined the Second Marine Division as G-3, where for equally meritorious performance on Saipan and Tinian he won his second Legion of Merit.

Successive duty assignments since the war have amply demonstrated the general's exceptional capabilities in planning, operations and training, and his ability as both executive and commander. In September 1955 he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and became Assistant Commander of the Second Marine Division. Ordered to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, in May 1956 he served as Commanding General, Recruit Training Command, until March 1957 when he became Commanding General of the Recruit Depot.

In August 1958, while serving as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, in Headquarters, Marine Corps, Washington, he received his promotion to the rank of major general. T h e following March he was named Deputy Chief of Staff (Plans), remaining in that assignment until 1 January 1960 when he became Chief of Staff with the rank of lieutenant general. In this office General Greene has remained up to the present date, and it is from this office that he will become the 23rd Commandant of the Marine Corps.

H e follows in a long line of illustrious predecessors, officers whose first commissions in the Corps have been from many sources. General Greene will be the sixth Commandant to have graduated from the Naval Academy, the last having been Major General John H . Russell, Jr., Class of 1892, who was Commandant from 1934 to 1936.

In wishing the new Commandant all success as he enters office, perhaps the time honored sailors' blessing, "a fair wind and a following sea," should give way to the times; to General Greene "a smooth blast off, a true flight, and a cool re-entry at the calculated point."

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The Marine Corps Reserve

A DIVISION/WING IN BEING b y Captain Glenn B. Stevens, U.S.M.C.

The M a r i n e Corps Reserve is a reserve in a literal sense, it is not unlike the reserve division a v a i l a b l e to a corps commander. It is something to be comm i t t e d a t the v i t a l m o m e n t .

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H E R E A R E N E W T E E T H in the 188-year-old tiger that is the Marine Corps: a fourth division and a fourth aircraft wing based in 45 of the United States. This 4th Division/Wing team is very much reality and is an integral part of this nation's defense posture. It is a part of the Organized Marine Corps Reserve.

In any discussion of the Marine Corps Reserve today, it is first necessary to eliminate any lingering image of what the Reserve was. As methods of warfare have changed and "cold" wars have become an accepted reality, so has the Marine Corps Reserve proved its flexibility by the remolding of its shape.

In this year 1963, the ingredients are the same, dedicated Marines, only the image is new.

On March 31, 1917, six days before war with Germany was declared, the Marine Corps Reserve had a total strength of three officers and thirty-three enlisted. During the more recent times of World W a r II and Korea, the strength of the Reserve was tied to the see-saw of funds availability and patriotic spirit.

Today, thanks to factors to be considered at a later point, the Marine Corps Reserve has a strength of over 100,000 with approximately 45,000 of these officers and men active members of the Organized Marine Corps Reserve.

Until 1 July 1962, the Reserve was primarily a cauldron filled with numbers of individuals with assorted skills of potential usefulness in the event of war. As various degrees of heat were applied, the caldron might produce a broth to suit the taste or need of the times.

T h e individuals were formed into units for the purpose of training and for easier administration. But the units were not generally comparable to regular units and were not intended to meet a unit mobilization requirement.

This is not to say that the Marine Corps Reserve was not important and did not do a good job. T h e record in the early forties and again in the early fifties when this nation desperately needed its civilian Marines can leave no doubt of the service performed. World War II and Korea found the Reserve Marine ready to the extent then considered appropriate.

In the more leisurely days of conventional warfare and weapons, there was generally time to call a man from his civilian pursuit, process him, train him, and then integrate him with a regular organization for commitment to combat. Today, with widely-scattered brush fires and possibilities for massive destruction, the lead time needed for the previous type of Reserve organization is a nonexistent luxury.

T h e Marine Corps was conscious of this, considered the requirements, analyzed its resources, planned to meet the needs.

On that first of July a little over a year ago, the giant stride was taken. T h e 4th Marine Division and 4th Marine Aircraft W i n g were created within the Marine Corps Reserve.

This Division/Wing team is not a paper tiger. General David M. Shoup, Commandant of the Marine Corps, described this force and its possible employment only six months after it was created: " W e enter 1963 with what I consider to be the best-trained and best-equipped Reserve in the history of our Corps. . . .

During the past year, our estimated reaction time in the event of mobilization has been considerably shortened by the establishment within the Organized Reserve of a fourth Division/ W i n g team. . . . This plan is a good one. . . . T h e Marine Corps Reserve is a reserve in a literal sense. It is not unlike the Reserve division available to a Corps commander. It is something to be committed at the vital moment. For the Marine Corps in recent crises, that moment was not quite reached. If it comes in the future, the Reserve will be called. Only when combat casualties exist or are imminent will I ask to call our Reserves."

T h e italicized sentence is the key to the new image. W i t h a rapidly changing pattern of military commitments around the world, a Reserve that required extensive training or that depended upon individual integration into Regular units would have to be called frequently, just to be "on deck" in case the bugle did blow. T h e very recent and undeniably real United States action in response to the Cuban threat clearly established the soundness of this unit mobilization capability, well-trained and ready. Because the 4th Division/Wing team was in existence, was poised and ready, there was no need to mobilize it.

H a d the casualties existed or been imminent, companies, batteries, aircraft squadrons, groups—units familiar to the regular establishment—could have been on their way to predesignated bases in short order.

This is the broad picture of a Marine Corps Reserve that is a product of our times. It is a picture that already has been accepted by the Congress and the Department of Defense to the extent that it figures into this nation's defense planning at all levels.

A more detailed analysis will show why. Again drawing a comparison with the past, the Commandant in 1933, Major General Ben H . Fuller, prescribed the period of June 11-24 of that year for the training of the entire Reserve of less than 2,000 officers and men. This year, from cities across the nation, about 35,000 Marine Reservists were on the move over a period of approximately three months. It would be impossible to hold Annual Field Training for the entire Organized Reserve in the same two-week period.

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These were very real forces, meshed into the regular training schedules of the many training sites of the Regular Establishment. The training of each unit was part of a master plan in which, through a cycle, a unit will receive training one summer in amphibious techniques, another year in refinement of hard skills, another summer in joint exercise, and so on. They were integrated with the Regular Establishment at every opportunity.

A number of units were brought on active duty with a mobilization exercise to insure that plans are sound.

Reserve aviation units made strafing runs with the regulars.

Transport aircraft, pilots, crewmen, and maintenance personnel moved to their training site and joined right in with the air movement of personnel and supplies just as if they were a Regular unit. Some of the movement was even outside the Continental limits.

The examples are as numerous as the units, the more than 300 of them from across the length and breadth of this nation.

But this Annual Field Training for two weeks in the summer still is a long way from telling the story. This past summer, particularly, was the proof of the pudding, the first visible functioning of the new 4th Division/Wing team in a situation resembling a mobilization effort. The reports from observers in the Department of Defense, and from Marines themselves, have been gratifying.

Like any winning athletic team, a requirement for those members on the bench is readiness and flexibility.

First to flexibility. The Marine Corps Reserve must be able to field the Division/Wing team immediately if it is required.

But there must also be a supply of individuals with needed skills and prior training to flesh out the regular FMF units if that is the need of the moment. And, equally important, the Reserve must be able to provide Force Troops units in the support of all four divisions/wings.

The readiness must be such that any part or the whole can be provided in weeks, not months. The training and the logisUcs must be provided today and every day in advance, not after mobilization. This requirement is being met.

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urban areas. These battalions actually consist of a grouping of several units with the headquarters element in the large city and the subordinate units located within such close proximity that the complete unit can train at least once each quarter.

For example, the 2nd Battalion, 23d Marines, 4th Marine Division, FMF, USMCR, in Santa Monica, California, has its three companies located in Seal Beach, Compton, and Port Hueneme.

Artillery units are located in communities near Army or Marine Corps bases so that live firing exercises can be conducted throughout the year.

Within the Organized Marine Corps Reserve (Ground) there are more than 150 units, each a part of the larger entity of the 4th Marine Division and supporting Force Troops.

The 4th Marine Aircraft Wing will eventually contain all components of a wing, plus supporting units. Of the 79 aviation units now in commission, the majority are basic elements of the wing while some produce the individual personnel necessary for fleshing out wing units and other mobilization needs.

Annual Field Training alone will not make a Ready Marine nor will a training organization composed only of the Reservists themselves who have approximately 39 training days a year in which to retain their proficiency. Accordingly, there must be a cadre of Regulars "on deck" to help sharpen the edge on this massive sword.

Captain Glenn B. Stevens, USMC, is Head of Recruiting Aids Section, Division of Reserve, Marine Corps Headquarters. Enlisted in the Corps in 1940, he took ptft in the North African and Mediterranean campaigns as a member of the Marine Detachment in the USS PHILADELPHIA. He was commissioned in 1931 and has subsequently served assignments as an informational services officer, the most recent being as Southeast Asia Representative, Pacific Stars and Stripes.

In the ground units, this is handled by an Inspector-Instructor staff, usually attached to a specific unit. T h e normal I-I staff consists of one or more officers and a handful of enlisted men.

They guide, advise, instruct. They do not run the unit. T h a t is the job of the commanding officer who is a Reserve officer normally serving no more than three years in the job. This constant rotation of reserve officers within the unit and the input of junior officers is partly responsible for the virility of the Reserve units.

T h e Marine Corps Reserve is administered by the Director and his staff in Washington who plan and audit the training, making revisions as necessary.

T h e Marine Corps Air Reserve is organized somewhat differently. T h e Commanding General of the Marine Air Reserve Training Command at Glenview, Illinois, has 17 Marine Air Reserve Training Detachments staffed completely by regulars.

Each detachment has a number of Reserve units for which it exercises a function similar to the I-I staff of the ground unit.

T h e greater requirement for hard skill training makes this Regular staffing organization more efficient and economical since the pool in the detachment is available to all units within its area of responsibility.

Where the ground units train at home armories in the immediate local community, air Reserve units train at Naval Air Stations.

A very important factor in the training effectiveness of ground units was the establishment in 1959 of weekend training periods, much the same as the Air Reserve had been using.

Prior to that date, ground units normally met at the home armory for two hours one evening each week to accomplish such limited training as this system allowed. Now, most units are on back-to-back drills; that is, all training for a given month is conducted on one weekend. W i t h a full eight-hour Saturday and another eight-hour Sunday for drill, it is even possible to conduct overnight field problems. In the few areas

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where these combined drills cannot be held, the training may be conducted on two Saturdays or two Sundays. But, in any event, weekend drills have been responsible for a much higher state of training efficiency.

Can the Ready Reserve be mobilized and equipped? Both of these matters—or problems—are major and complex in comparison with the employment and equipping of regular forces.

In a mobilization of the 4th Marine Division, battalions will immediately begin movement to bases of initial assignment.

T h e Commandant will select his commanding general and that general, in turn, will pick his regimental commanders from the officers available.

Marine Air Groups and supporting squadrons will mobilize in place at their home Naval air stations until ordered out. T h e commanding general of Marine Air Reserve Training Command will become the Commanding General, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. Initially, he and his present general staff will function from Glenview.

Force Troops units will report as directed by the Commandant to support the four divisions.

These timetables and plans already are in the hands of Organized Reserve units in the form of a mobilization SOP. T h e plan gives an automatic input of regulars to the 4th Division/Wing since these units will report with their InspectorInstructor or Detachment personnel.

T h e logistics plan meets the requirements of speedy mobilization. At the home armory, the unit has such organic equipment as is necessary for training and which can be maintained by the unit. All other equipment and supplies are predesignated at the supply centers at Barstow, California, or Albany, Georgia, for movement when required.

In fact, the whole situation has now advanced to the point where all procurement in the Marine Corps is for the four divisions/wings. T h e Reserve is just as much a part of this planning as the Regular Establishment. This is a far, far cry from the days of the dummy rifle and the wooden tank.

T h e organized Reserve also has kept its individual mobilization potential. Sixty-three company-size units continue to train Reservists for individual assignments to the Regular establishment . . . if individual replacements become the primary requirement for a given situation. Personnel will be phased into the regulars through personnel processing centers at designated bases.

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This covers the Organized units. T h e Corps also has a pool of individuals in the Class III Ready Reserve—men not assigned S H I P M A T E

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been said concerning that priceless ingredient, the individual Marine, and the preparation of this man to take his place effectively in the big picture.

It is no longer necessary, as it once was, to suit-up an untrained m a n off the street in order to fill a billet. T h e largest single plus factor in this respect is the 6-month active duty training given to those young men who discharge their 6-year military obligation in the Marine Corps Reserve. T h e Corps has a constant input of these men who serve their six months on active duty and follow it with five and a half years in the Ready Reserve.

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to units. Sixty-eight of the Reserve Training Centers will become mobilization centers manned by Reserve mobilization teams. Individual Reservists will be ordered to these stations where their records will be brought up to date and physical examinations given. Drafts will be formed and individual Class III Reservists will be on their way to active duty.

U p to this point organization and plans have been discussed, the machinery of the Reserve and how it is used. Little has

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During their six months of initial training, these men are indistinguishable from the Regular. They spend the same 11 weeks in recruit training followed by advanced infantry training or aviation training. They have the basic military skill which can then be refined, honed and refreshed during monthly drills and Annual Field Training.

These are fine young men. Many of them are college graduates or are attending college. Their intelligence average is high.

Their "esprit de corps," their patriotism, their motivation is high. They have found an effective way to serve their nation while continuing to advance themselves in civilian life. And this civilian advancement proves of benefit to the Corps also since skills and education of all kinds are also needed in the military.

This Reserve is America, democracy at its best. It is a trained military Reserve. It is also hometown, USA. T h e Reservist is a most-of-the-time member of his community where his Corps leadership training pays off in increased civic awareness and more effective participation.

Most important of all, the Marine Corps Reserve is an integral, a vital part of the nation's defense team. It is not a separate entity but a force-in-readiness which, when placed in the game with the Army, Navy and Air Force, together with their Reserve components, constitutes the finest military team in the world today. This is the Marine Corps Reserve.

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HOMECOMING DRESS PARADE. Reviewing the Brigade of Midshipmen are RAdm. C. C. Kirkpatrick, USN, Superintendent, Adm. W. F. Boone, USN (Ret.), President of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Executive Director, in the second row, left to right, are Capt. C. S. Minter, USN, Commandant of Midshipmen, and Capt. R. B. Cowdrey, USN, Executive Assistant and Aide.

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H E A C A D E M I C YEAR got under way on 9 September with about 4070 midshipmen hard at work. At the end of the summer there were only 34 resignations from the 1,269 new plebes in the Class of 1967—half of last year's figure. W e can't say conclusively WlVi we had only half as many dropouts as last year but several factors seemed to have helped.

T h e most effective, perhaps, was the plainly spoken, straightfrom-the-shoulder letter (printed in the August Shipmate^ sent to all candidates before they left home to come to the Academy.

W e told those young men who might be looking for a free education and something other than a career in the Navy upon graduation, not to come to the Academy. A second factor was the outstanding assistance of the particularly well-selected group of ensigns and first and second classmen who were put in charge of the plebe summer program. Another factor may have been the improved screening of candidates for admission. As a result of all this, I believe we now have a much more dedicated group of potential naval officers than we have been able to muster in the past few years. They are an exceptionally bright and intelligent group, too!

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EMBERS O F T H E F I R S T CLASS were fortunate to have Admiral McDonald as their first guest lecturer of the season on 13 September. This gave, them a wonderful opportunity to learn more about their new Chief of Naval Operations and to benefit from his views on a number of policy matters which confront the Navy at the Washington level. 1 am certain that each midshipman gained a much greater appreciation and respect for a naval career as a result of Admiral McDonald's frank and sincere comments about his experiences and point of view. Senior midshipman officers had an opportunity to meet informally with Admiral McDonald before and after the lecture.

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H E N U M B E R O F VISITORS to the Academy has been exceptionally heavy during the past few weeks. W e have welcomed a number of distinguished groups, including senior foreign officer-students from the Inter American Command Course at the Naval War College; senior foreign supply officers, and the Commandant, Armed Forces Academies and Preparatory School, Thailand. Also visiting were the senior foreign officers from Fort Holabird, Maryland, the African students group from Lincoln Center, the International Women's Hockey Association, and the Master Brewers Association of America.

On 8 October Flot.Adm. Karl Schneider-Pungs, Superintendent of the Federal German Naval Academy, accompanied by members of this staff, made an informal visit to familiarize himself with the U S N A .

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O M E C O M I N G W E E K E N D brought more than 3,000 alumni to the Academy for our winning game with William and Mary (score: 28-0), the special dress parade of midshipmen and the many other events. T h e Class of 1913 held its golden graduation anniversary and thirty-four classes held meetings and parties of one kind or another. It was a happy, heartwarming event.

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ALUMNI ASSEMBLY 1963 Addresses, Questions and Answers C A T U R D A Y forenoon, 28 September 1963 an ^ estimated 800 alumni and their guests gathered in the Naval Academy Assembly Hall to participate in a part of the Homecoming Weekend which is a highlight of the occasion.

The Alumni Assembly, each year growing in size, each year recognized by more participants as a thoroughly worthwhile feature, was privileged this year to hear addresses by RAdm. C. C. Kirkpatrick, USN, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, Adm. Walter F. Boone, USN (Ret.), past Superintendent and present President of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and Adm. David L. McDonald, USN, recendy appointed Chief of Naval Operations. The succession of speakers was introduced by RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, USN (Ret.), Executive Director of the Alumni Association, and was followed by an informal question and answer period.

The questions and answers appearing in the following columns are not those which were introduced during the discussion period but consist of questions submitted in advance together with their prepared answers.

REAR ADMIRAL KIRKPATRICK First on behalf of the staff of the Naval Academy and the entire Brigade of Midshipmen, let me extend a warm welcome to our Alumni.

Your spirit and your accomplishments are a real inspiration to the Brigade of Midshipmen.

I have promised Admiral Boone that in ten minutes this morning I would give you a quick run-down of some of the things that have happened in the last 12 months since we saw you.

First of all, the FACULTY. In August as predicted, the first Dean of the U. S. Naval Academy reported for duty. He is here this morning, Dr. Arthur Bernard Drought. Dr. Drought took his first Baccalaureate degree at Milwaukee State Teachers College, now part of the University of Wisconsin. Later he received his Master of Art degree at Northwestern University and still later he received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and his Doctorate at Harvard. In the late 40's he joined Marquette University and served in various capacities in the Engineering Department and Engineering College. Since 1957 up until coming to the Naval Academy, Dr. Drought was the Dean of the College of Engineering at Marquette University. We are pleased and proud that this distinguished educator is part of our fine faculty and staff at the Naval Academy. It is my pleasure this morning to ask him to stand and please be recognized.

Now, Faculty—first subject. Just recendy, about two weeks ago, the Secretary of Defense approved an increase in faculty at the Naval Academy beginning in the fiscal year '65 next 1 July. The total increase approved is 80 civilian members of the faculty, 52 to be acquired next fiscal year and 28 the following year. This will bring our faculty at the Naval Academy to the level we seek, 320 civilians, 280 officers and our Dean; just over 600 in the Academic faculty, including Physical Education. This is excluding, of course, the remainder of the staff and in particular Bancroft Hall and the Executive Department.

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OFFICERS. We have had a great improvement in officer faculty personnel this last year. This summer 107 new officers reported for duty and as the result of a remarkable effort in the Bureau of Naval Personnel 50 of these young men report to us with Masters or higher degrees. Two of them are about to achieve Doctorates. This compares with 19 officers reporting the year before with Masters degrees and 16 the year before that. It actually doubled in our officer faculty the number of degrees held, Masters or higher degrees, from 39 to 78. There were 37 more officers reporting this summer that had at least one year of postgraduate work and most of them two years; and again several of these are very close to Masters degrees, having completed everything in some cases except the thesis. In addition I am sure you will be pleased to know that this past year 12 officers on duty at the Naval Academy, working in those universities near us, received their Masters degrees and we expect 30 to do so this next year. We also note that the Bureau of Naval Personnel in testimony before Congress has stated that there will be at least 50 officers each year for the next five or six years with Masters or higher degrees reporting as professors and instructors at the Naval Academy. So much for the faculty.

MODERNIZATION. Bancroft Hall will be completed in its modernization by the beginning of the next Academic year, a year from this month—September 1964. This, of course, includes the mess hall and I hope that many of you if not all of you saw what we think is a fine improvement in the mess hall. It takes two summers to do that work because, of course, we need part of that mess hall every summer to use for the plebes that are here and for the upperclassmen that are assisting in plebe indoctrination. We also have approved by the Department of Defense, since we saw you last, a $38 million modernization program for the Naval Academy, part of which is the Science Building in this year's budget, not yet approved by Congress but I am sure it will be in the end. We would like to tell you that the Science Building will be located on existing land and it will undoubtedly be located in the vicinity of the Tennis Courts or Dewey Field. We would like also to let you know that the vista, the beloved and beautiful vista from the Chapel down through Chapel Walk, will be maintained; in other words it will be, if it is in the center, which I am sure it will be, a broken building and the vista clear through to the Severn River and across the Severn River will be maintained.

years of study and debate back and forth that this will be a fine thing for the midshipmen and the staff of the Naval Academy.

Now, two deficiencies that we noted last year.

What has happened since then.? ONE ITEM was the severe attrition in graduates of this particularly fine Naval Academy to the Air Force and Army since World War II. Some | 6 2 million worth of trained, educated men have been provided to the Air Force alone. In addition to that, we found that divisive influences were existent at this Academy. In Bancroft Hall particularly they were extremely detrimental to over-all spirit and to the matter of producing dedicated, motivated naval officers at sea with salt water in their veins. So, as the result of a lot of effort, the Secretary of the Navy on the 28 th of August of this year announced, and is supported in this by the Secretary of Defense and other people in government, that henceforth the graduates of this Academy will be commissioned in the U. S. Navy and the Marine Corps only. I would especially like for you to remember that this had to be a decision by the Secretary of the Navy. What's more, after he made the decision, he liad to be able to make it stick. He informed me that he was convinced in April but I am sure that since that time there has been more than one discussion on the subject in Washington. We are completely convinced this Academy needs to remain a Naval Academy and not a Defense Academy.

The other parts of the modernization program will come in subsequent years. A significant item is the 4000 seating capacity auditorium. This auditorium is the key as to whether or not we approach the City of Annapolis to discuss acquisition of property in the city; in particular in the three blocks that have caused some concern—to say the least.

SECOND ITEM. Cruises have been of grave concern to us for many years. The U. S. naval forces afloat have been so committed that it is almost impossible to get ship commitments for just the pure training and motivation of midshipmen during the summer. The barrier was broken this last year with the help of the Chief of Naval Operations and the tremendous help of the then Supreme Allied Commander of the Atlantic Command, Admiral Dennison. I am happy to report that this past summer the entire youngster class, past plebes. Class of 1966, went to sea in a task group of the same kind that most of you went to when you went to sea as midshipmen. This group was organized for one purpose—the training and motivation of midshipmen as officers in the future. It was too short, but it was five weeks at sea plus two weeks at amphibious training. In the five weeks these young men made ports together in Mayport, Norfolk, New York, Quebec, Montreal, and back to Norfolk. What's more^ I now know that next year a cruise will be made in the Atiantic of seven weeks for the then youngster class. There will be northern European ports for the three quarters of the class of 750 plus in this group; while on the West Coast a similar task group will be organized for the training of midshipmen which will undoubtedly make ports on that coast in the U. S., Canada, possibly Hawaii, and perhaps even Mexico. This is a great step and I urge all of you to remember you sitnply have to get these people to sea and show them something that will really get to be a part of their hearts.

MARKING SYSTEM. We have this year, on the 7th of June, shifted from the 4.0 system, a numerical marking system, to the letter grade system. A complete explanation of this, the reasons for it and what we fully expect to derive from the shift, is in the current issue of Shipmate.

Let me just tell you we are convinced after two

Finally, let me assure you right now that we never for one instant overlook the fact tiiat our business here is to develop naval officers—career naval officers. Every day and every week this comes up and we have told everyone to test any recommendation, any suggestion, any idea against 15

this pure and honest and stated fact. We are not here to educate just people for any job. We are here to educate naval officers. To illustrate this intention I might add that on the very day that Dean Drought first reported we had a fine chat in my office and at that time I gave him a litde card with the stated mission of the Naval Academy. I asked him to please keep it in his pocket and every now and then refer to it. Ben, do you have that card.? (Ed. note: At this point Dean Drought produced the card and waved it in the air for all to see.)

It is a pleasure to have you with us today.

ADMIRAL BOONE Thank you very much, Kirk, for the warm welcome that you and your officers have given to us and also for that very interesting report.

First, may I express to this representative assembly my genuine appreciation of the high honor you have done me in electing me your President. As far as I was concerned, it was strictly a Communist type election—only one nominee to choose from. However, there it is. You are swck with me for the next two years, but I promise to devote myself to my new responsibilities with every ounce of strength and energy that Dolly Fitzgerald (Rear Admiral W. F. Fitzgerald, U. S. Navy, Ret., Executive Director of the Alumni Association) possesses. I wonder if all of us realize the pair of jewels we have in Fitz and his lovely wife, Marge.

With respect to the faculty and the percentage of civilian to officer instructors, I shall like to report that your Board of Trustees is satisfied that the plan that is now being placed in effect, with the approval of the Secretary, will permit the Academy to meet the academic demands in this technological era; while at the same time maintaining our high standards in building military character and developing leadership and motivation for a career of service to country. In other words the Naval Academy will be able to continue to fully carry out its mission.

Those of you who read Shipmate or were here last year will remember the exchange of correspondence which took place between Jerry Wright (Admiral Jerauld Wright, U. S. Navy, Ret., past president of the Association and present U. S. Ambassador to Nationalist China), representing the Trustees, and the Secretary of the Navy on this subject of faculty. I called on the Secretary a week ago Thursday to follow up on this matter and he authorized me to say that the plan which is now being carried out fully meets the objectives and the intent of his directive of 22 May '62, and that if satisfactory progress continues, that he will, before leaving office, leave behind a written statement to this effect for the record.

Changes are taking place, as Kirk has told you, but they are good, progressive changes. My only reaction is that I wish I had thought of them when I was here. I think that the Academy, except for the inadequate physical plant, is in a very healthy condition and under extremely able leadership.

Now a word about the Alumni Association. I would say that the condition of our Association is good, but we could do better. In particular we could do more for the Naval Academy and we are exploring ways and means of doing this.

Sometimes I think we tend to lose sight of the real purpose of our organization. We are not organized for self-help; in fact, our Charter specifically says that no substantial part of our activities should be devoted to making propaganda or attempting to influence legislation. I think that the real purpose of our organization is contained in that paragraph of our certification of corporation which sets forth the following objective. I think it is worth repeating.

To perpemate the history and memories of the United States Naval Academy, to preserve the records of graduates and former students 16

of that Academy for the benefice ',t purposes herein set forth, and to encourage and assist the growth and development of the United States Naval Academy.

I think that our organization will continue to grow in vitality and effectiveness to the extent that we keep that basic purpose firmly in mind.

Cur membership now stands at 12,000 and is increasing, although still only about half of the living Alumni are members. Half of our members are officers on the active list. In the support of the Alumni funds our performance is nothing to be proud of. In percentage of response to the annual solicitation, we stand seventh from the bottom of a list of 85 comparable public institutions in the country. The Alumni of only two of 76 private universities have a poorer record than we do. West Point does better than twice as well as we do, and I suggest that we might attempt to beat Army in this category while we "drive for five" on the football field.

Our oldest living Alumnus is still Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson, Class of '87. He is now 97 years old. Up until he lost the sight of one eye in a golf accident a couple of years ago, he was playing golf regularly, walking the course, carrying his bag of clubs over his shoulder like a rifle.

Until then he used to say that his daily schedule consisted of the three G's: I. golf in the morning, 2. gardening in the afternoon, 3. gallivanting at night. I think he gives us all something to shoot for. The gentieman in the Class of '05, Virgil Baker, who has a son in the new Plebe class isn't doing so badly either.

Our principal speaker is Admiral David L. McDonald, Chief of Naval Operations. I don't think he would want me to make a lengthy introduction. I should just say that he comes to his new and tremendous responsibilities ideally equipped, and in my opinion the Navy is indeed rich in human resources when we have available a man so courageous, able, and outstanding as Dave McDonald to succeed so courageous, able, and outstanding a man as George Anderson.

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MCDONALD

Admiral Boone, Fellow Alumni, Ladies. I've often heard that there was nothing new under the sun, and although this might be true in a sort of way, the fact remains that many of us continue to face new experiences. It was only two weeks ago that I came over here and for the very first time in my life talked to a group of midshipmen; and today I am privileged to be here for the first time at an Alumni weekend, a Homecoming, and I'm certainly pleased to have this opportunity, although I must say I regret not being able to stay for lunch and for the football game, but I find that as CNO you are no more your own boss than you are when you are a JG. Meeting today at the Academy, of course, our first thoughts turn to the Academy; and if Admiral Kirkpatrick will permit me to do so, I would like to make a few remarks in that connection—talk a litde bit about its weak points, strong points, and, of course, in the final analysis the ultimate objective.

I think we all remember the song which contains the words "the spoiled and pampered pets of Uncle Sam." Then, over the years we have seen a lot of articles entitled, "What's wrong with the Naval Academy?" Now, of course, all of these articles didn't have that exact tide but they all really contain the same message—the Academy is either too hard or it's too soft, the course is too technical or it's not technical enough, or the Congress either exercises too much or too little in the care and selection of appointees. Unfortunately, all of these articles have inferred that the place has been going downhill year after year. We know that there is some truth in this, much that is not true and much more which is just downright sensationalism.

The fact remains that the Naval Academy continues to produce young officers who, very shordy after graduation, assume duties and discharge responsibilities which would make these critics literally cringe. I believe that, without being self-satisfied or smug about it, we are producing now and have always produced splendid graduates; and that all of the criticism and all of the pulling and hau.ing have just made us more determined than ever to improve an already good product.

I think that those of us who are somewhat removed from the inner workings of the Academy could perhaps best serve this school and our Navy and our country by making a determined personal effort to interest the proper type of young men in this Academy. Each of us should be a recruiter. We should lend our personal support to organizations or groups of individuals who have assumed responsibilties for interesting the proper type of young men in the Academy. When I speak of the proper type of young men, I'm not restricting my thoughts to football players; but I do believe that you and I both agree that there's probably no better way to advertise this institution than to have a winning football team.

Now in thinking about the products of this school or of our officers of the future, I think that we should realize that probably the greatest thing with which they have to deal is to master the great diversity of endeavors which will engage their attention. We have all heard about how complicated our weapons systems are becoming, how complicated our ships are becoming, but sometimes we don't realize that in addition to becoming complex these things are diverging very, very rapidly. Furthermore the operational areas in which we are engaging are multiplying and diverging. An officer often finds that he is spending so much time with his own specialty that he has really gotten out of touch with the rest of the Navy. He suddenly realizes that he is confronted with a problem that he never thought about before and that is the problem—of being actually able to communicate with others within the Navy itself. As an example, a jet pilot who might say, "I was scratching along in burner at 40 grand when I heard this road runner yell 'Mayday,' " couldn't really be understood by many officers who are not also involved in his particular work. They would realize that all he was really saying was that when he was flying as fast as he could go at 40,000 feet, he heard another pilot sending an SOS. This may be an extreme example but I am not so sure. I think that a very short time ago, I had a pretty good idea of what a stub requisition was, but now that they call it a computerized millstrip I realize that I too am losing touch. But this diversity within the Navy is only a part of the problem. We have similar advancements today in the Army, in the Air Force, in the Marine Corps, in the industrial, scientific, political and social world; and odd though it may seem, an officer of today and tomorrow must not only learn his own job, but he must be prepared to deal with the people in these other jobs. He must know how to communicate with others within the Navy, within the other services, and very importantiy with civilians and with our allies.

I'm sure that you here realize these things, but I merely mention them this morning in an effort to emphasize the potential which must be apparent in the young man or young men that I hope you and I will try to interest in the Naval Academy and in the Navy.

Of course it was quite obvious to me when I was asked to come over here this morning and talk with you, that everyone would be hoping that I would be able to make a report to you of decisions recendy made which would definitely indicate that the Navy was on the up and up, and that I can see nothing in the future that isn't bright and favorable. Unfortunately I can not make a positive, factual report about our future, either pessimistic or optimistic, but if we can forget positive commitments for a moment, I can say with great sincerity that what is called SHIPMATE

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a climate around the Pentagon is, in my opinion, very favorable for the Navy on a comparative basis and I believe getting better every day.

As most of you know this is the time of year when we always Vv'ork on the Navy's force structure, something which is vital to all of us. This year it's no different. We are working upon that same problem now. We are busily engaged in dealing with the various and sundry aspects of our future force levels but no decisions have been finalized.

In case you have read in the newspapers about what we are going to get or what we are not going to get, I can tell you that up until 6 o'clock last night the Joint Chiefs have not even addressed themselves to the Navy force structure of the future during the current round of discussion and I know because I have been there every day, morning and afternoon.

But I think there is one thing that we can all be definite about. Let's be definitely optimistic, let's emphasize what we have done, what we are doing as well as what needs to be done. Let's all realize that in the normal course of events, our future like our past will have its ups and downs, and even though ships by type may rise and fall in numbers and in importance, and even though men who seem to be indispensable prove to b ; dispensable, the one thing that remains constant is the seas and the need to conquer and control them certainly does not diminish. So our primary goal is what it has always been; first, to control the seas, to have a Navy of sufficient size, composition, and competance to control the seas; and the second, to enable us to utilize these seas to project our power nearer an enemy's homeland.

I, myself, have no doubt whatsoever, but what we will attain our goals in the future just like we have in the past; and let me again emphasize that by being optimistic, by being a recruiter yourself for the Academy, and lending your personal support to organizations and groups who work for the Academy and for the Navy, you can be a very great help in helping us to attain these goals and while we are working to attain these goals let us take a litde bit out now and then, today for William and Mary, for instance, and on the 30th of November to make it five for five.

demic qualifications of the officer Faculty has resulted from the fine officers ordered in this year, all of whom were chosen because of their exceptional performance and academic background.

Q. 3. In view of the attractive salaries commanded by young engineering school graduates, has the Naval Academy been able to attract young men of high quality.''

H. E. RICE

D . L . MITCHELL

Q. I. What plans are there for the surface nuclear program for the next 5 to 10 years.?

W. S. H U L L

'56

A. I strongly support efforts to build up a nuclear powered fleet. As you know, it is the policy of the Navy that all new construction submarines be nuclear pov/ered. With respect to surface warships we are currendy using a figure of 8,000 tons and over as a guide in installing atomic propulsion. However, I believe that no arbitrary tonnage figure should indefinitely determine the use or non-use of nuclear propulsion. Nuclear power marks the greatest advance in propulsion since the steam engine's invention and of all the Armed Services it most concerns the Navy. It is essential that we pursue in its development, and I strongly commend the Nuclear Power Program to our best young officers.

ADMIRAL DAVID L . MCDONALD

U. S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations Q. 2. What is the latest development concerning the replacement of naval officers on the Faculty at the USNA with civilians?

M.

W.

STAPLES

'22

A. The Secretary of the Navy's directive of a year ago provided for the assignment of naval officers to the Faculty, providing they met the qualifications required of the civilian Faculty. With the Secretary's full approval this course of action was followed this year and will be continued in the future. A considerable strengthening of the aca-

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Q. 5. Basis for Secretary McNamara's ban on midshipmen entering Air Force.

D . T . COUGHLIN '62

A. The present planning in regard to graduates of the Naval Academy entering other services is that commencing with the Class of 1964 all qualified graduates will be commissioned in the Naval Services; i.e. the Navy and Marine Corps.

This decision has been made by the Secretary of the Navy and is in keeping with his statutory authority.

The following three questions are related, hence the single answer: Q. 6. What will be the degree of influence, control or authority that the professional Naval Officer will have over the curriculum of the Naval Academy once a civilian dean and a civilian faculty have become established?

R. B . HOFFMAN

'53

Q. 7. Just what is this reorganization under civilian control I have been reading about?

C.

B. HAZELTINE

'13

Q. 8. Are civilians going to take over top management entirely?

W.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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A. Yes—we feel that the profile of our entering class compares very favorably with the entering students of the best engineering-technical schools in the country. In many cases our Plebes score higher on entrance exams. We still rely heavily on the non-monetary prospects offered by a naval career, prospects not so readily apparent through any other school.

The following two questions are related, hence the single answer: Q. 4. What is the present and future plan for midshipmen entering the various other services?

T. DOYLE, JR.

'30

A. Writers who have indicated a reorganization under civilian control at the Naval Academy must have been misinformed. a. The only reorganization planned is that necessary to enable a permanent civilian Academic Dean to function effectively. The coming year will be devoted to studying this, and Dr. A. B. Drought, our Academic Dean (pro tem), has come here on a year's leave of absence from Marquette University to assist us with this problem.

The first principle in starting this study is that the Superintendent is in control of the Academy with the Dean reporting to him. b. An increase of civilian Faculty to 5 3 % civilian, 47% officer is expected over the next few years, as planned and requested by the Naval Academy for the last year and a half. We are proceeding with the normal replacement of officer Faculty by fully qualified officers.

Q. 9. Would like to see new civilian Dean introduced for brief remarks prior to main speaker.

CAPT. C . H . CARR

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A. Dean will be introduced and is a member of the discussion panel.

Q. 10. What is the latest feeling on an all officer Faculty similar to West Point and Air Force Academy? Reasons for position!

J. C. RUTH

'55

A. We have carefully considered this course of action; however, we prefer our own system at this time.

We feel that the mix of civilian and officer Faculty provides us with the necessary stability and strong professional teaching experience which the civilian

Faculty represents, properly balanced against the dynamic influence for change which results from detailing Fleet officers here. If we adopted a permanent or semi-permanent officer Faculty we might lose both the outstanding professional stature which our civilian Faculty provides, and the responsiveness to Fleet needs we gain by rotating Fleet officers here for duty. We particularly want to keep the motivational advantages of having officers, with recent operational experience, teaching midshipmen.

Q. I I . Particularly interested in how civilian Dean is expected to operate in regard to Commandant.

L. B. AKD '13 A. We are devoting this year to a careful study of all aspects of the problem of introducing a permanent civilian Academic Dean into the Naval .4.cademy organization. One of the chief areas to be considered is the relationship between the Academic Dean and the Commandant, recognizing that this must be a very close and cooperative arrangement. It is too early to say just what our study will conclude.

Q. 12. How does the new marking system and instructor set-up affect the Class of 1967?

R. R. CRAIGHILL

'30

A. The new marking system affects all classes the same way with one exception. The Classes of 1964 through 1966 have already established a record of one or more years under the old marking system and, since the requirements are not retroactive, they will establish their Quality Point Ratings on the succeeding years of work.

Although the old marks have been transposed into QPR's these marks do not form part of the minimum requirements for graduation. The Class of 1967 will be the first class to complete four years under the new system and their minimum requirements will be based on the cumulative QPR established throughout their four years.

The instructor set-up (approximately a 50-50 civilian to officer ratio) is the same as previously, and the same for all classes with the exception of more civilians involved in the first two years' courses and more officers involved in the last two years' courses.

Q. 13. How is class standing determined under the new elective curriculum? What prevents a man from taking a sinecure course and standing higher than a man taking a challenging course?

W.

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PRYOR, JR.

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A. Class standing is still determined by total multiple, containing coefficients for academics, conduct, aptitude, and physical education. The academic grade average or Quality Point Rating from which this part of total multiple is derived is based on basic course or alternate courses only.

There is the additional option of bettering one's average by substituting an elective for a basic course if the grade was higher.

We strongly believe there are no sinecural courses in our curriculum. All elective courses have been selected to enrich or add depth above the basic curriculum. While it is true that some may be stronger in one branch of study than another, a midshipman will still have to do well in a challenging course in his chosen area to improve his academic standing.

The following two questions are related, hence the single answer: Q. 14. (1) What major changes in curriculum have taken place in the last 10 years?

(2) What electives?

L. A. SCOTT '54

Q. 15. How is the Academy curriculum facing up to the educational demands of modern technology ?

J. H.

HEALD, JR.

'57

A. By dynamic change and adjustment to the changing demands. To meet an increased academic challenge, brought about primarily by (^Continued on page 28) SHIPMATE

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Address By Adm. George W . Anderson, USN (Ret.) At The National Press Club, 4 September 1963 (Editor's note. On August 1, 1963, Admiral Anderson retired as Chief of Naval Operations and from the active list of the Navy. He is now the United States Ambassador to Portugal. Because of the great interest aroused by his recent address to the National Press Club Shipmate is reprinting the full text.)

T T IS my pleasure to be with the members of -*- the National Press Club today, and to accept a long-standing invitation to address you.

On August the first I closed the book, as it were, on 40 very rewarding years of naval service.

The final chapter covered my two most instructive years as Chief of Naval Operations and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Today I would like to voice to you some thoughts as an epilogue to my military career, prior to assuming the duties of a new life — that of Ambassador to Portugal.

I know your first question: Why did I so quickly accept the appointment as Ambassador to Portugal.' For two reasons: First, it is my belief that career military personnel should always respond to the expressed wish of their President that they serve their Government in any capacity in which they believe they can he useful unless adverse personal considerations preclude their acceptance.

Second, the post of United States Ambassador to Portugal at this time is extremely important to both nations, both members of NATO, both maritime nations. To me it is certainly challenging.

I have enduring affection for the Pormguese people, respect for their traditions, growing understanding of their problems, and personal friendship for many of their officials. I assume my duties with a sense of responsibility, humility, and confidence. Our Navy and our Diplomatic Service have worked closely together in advancing our nation's prestige since the early years of our national life.

Those of us who fought in World War II and have observed its aftermath know that the basic problems which beset the world cannot be solved by military conflict. These problems are rooted in complex economic, political, and social issues and systems, and in the nature of man himself, with his capacity for both good and evil. At the same time we must recall that in those two great eras of peace—the Pax Romana, in which Christendom was born, and the Pax Britannia, in which unparalleled advances in the arts and sciences were achieved—progress was possible through superior power being selectively used in the interest of law, order, and legitimate government. Peace and progress can be secured by other means, as it was during the moral consensus that constituted the so-called Truce of God, lasting over 350 years in the Early Middle Ages. Until an equivalent moral consensus under God is again achieved, our concept of peace among nations is ultimately dependent upon our nation, the leader of the free world, having superior moral and physical strength with which to confront and restrain any disturber of that 20

peace, to provide for our defense, to preserve our way of life, to uphold our honor.

Our great nation fails in its duty to mankind if we tempt any other power into new forms of aggression, new Koreas or Cubas, because of our own weakness, complacency, or failure to maintain superior weapons systems. This is especially important in the period immediately ahead, when, as we hopefully seek signs of real progress toward peace, we must allow for a specific Communist strategy that could be designed to lull us into complacency. The Soviets, having failed in their Cuban attempt to upset the nuclear balance of power, may now be seeking a detente with the West in a tactic of popular fronts and economic penetration. Meanwhile, relieved of conflicting current priorities, they can concentrate on other activities and future weapons breakthroughs, gaining political as well as military advantage.

Totalitarian powers are expert in translating both actual and deceptive weapons progress into great psychological leverage, in international blackmail, and in a race for prestige with neutral nations. This was the story of Nazi Germany. It has been past practice of the Soviet Union.

True arms control can only follow a conclusion of the Communist states that it is impossible for them to achieve arms superiority over the free world or that it is unwise to attempt to do so.

True chances of peace can come only when the Communists begin to argue among themselves, not over what method is best to destroy us, but over whether that objective of destruction is achievable, and worthwhile. Whether arms control or peace is attainable thus basically depends upon us—the way we make decisions and the moral and strategic posture we maintain. It is therefore essential that our military strength, our sound strategy, our able leadership and our courage provide sure support for the true men of peace—the educators, the economists, the statesmen and the clergy—who are willing to meet the challenges of our age.

With this philosophy as background, I should like to express my views on certain aspects of the Department of Defense at this time. These views, if given due consideration, might be a factor in insuring that our country indeed will have the necessary military strength, the best strategy, and the finest military leadership.

There are some tendencies which give me great concern—a concern shared by many in uniform today and by many who have previously served their country in military and civilian positions.

At this critical period of history and formative period of the Defense Department, it is prudent for all to check the set of the sails, the trim of the ship, the mark of the course in light of the seas ahead. If certain tendencies are checked and redirected now, the Defense Department will

move forward to a better position than ever in its history.

I express my position with due and high regard for many improvements which have been made in the last several years. It is over fifteen years since Congress enacted the National Security Act which established the Department of Defense. The wisdom of the Congress in doing so has been reflected under the administrations of both of our political parties and under a succession of dedicated and capable secretaries beginning with James Forrestal; during a series of international crises from the Berlin blockade through the Korean War to the Cuban quarantine; from the infancy of nuclear weaponry through the development of missiles to the recent achievements in outer space. I question neither motivation, patriotism, dedication, or ability of anyone, but rather the trend of the organization in being.

Today, inter-service cooperation is at an all time high. This is primarily attributable to a deep sense of responsibility to the nation on the part of both civilian officials and military officers.

It is also due to joint educational programs in effect for many years, to emphasis on joint planning, training, and operations, and to the conscientious attendance of Secretary of Defense McNamara and former Secretary Tom Gates at weekly meetings with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and with service secretaries and military chiefs, and to the keen interest of the President in military activities. The genuine unity and cooperation among the services were particularly evident during the Cuban crisis. Of this we are proud!

Our Army has been brought to a high state of readiness for any type of combat. Our Air Force is capable of furnishing greatly increased air lift, of maintaining higher percentages of strategic and tactical aircraft in alert status, and of providing more conventional weapons support to the ground forces. Polaris submarines are joining the fleet in expanding quantity with longer range, more reliable and more devastating missiles. The Marines have more "ferry" available for their always superb fighting force. Independent agencies for intelligence and common supply have been added to those previously established.

The list of real achievements is long and impressive. However, we will continue to progress only if we correct those tendencies which could jeopardize our national security. Great defeats and military catastrophies do not result from what a nation is doing well, but from what it is failing to do. The stakes are high. There can be no room for complacency, no hesitancy to criticize when that criticism is constructive and motivated only by consideration of the best interests of the United States.

SHIPMATE

My first concern is over the prospective naval and maritime position of the United States versus the Soviet Union. There is no doubt that the Soviets are moving forward rapidly on the high seas, both economically and militarily. The actions wfiich they have taken to facilitate the availability of potential naval bases in key strategic areas; their extensive programs of shipbuilding, both naval and merchant marine; their increasing activity on, over and under the seas; the adaption of aviation, nuclear power, and nuclear weapons and missiles to their navy—all of these foreshadow the future strength of Soviet maritime forces.

On the other hand, much of our own Navy is growing old. Ships are not being replaced as rapidly as they should be. The status of American commercial shipping also is declining, while that of the Russians is increasing. New capital investment for modernization of U. S. shipbuilding and repair facilities is low.

This country must not be dependent upon someone else for its essential sea communications, it must not be cut off from its sources of raw materials, from its allies, from its forces overseas.

If we are weak at sea, we invite aggression at sea as well as on land.

Positive action is necessary to reverse existing trends, and the first requirement is for a greater appreciation of the importance of the United States naval and maritime position at the higher levels of the Department of Defense.

Secondly, I am gravely co.icerned that within the Department of Defense there is not the degree of confidence and trust between the civilian and military echelons that the importance of their common objective requires. This two-way responsibility requires wisdom, respect, and understanding from both sides.

Uniformed personnel know that they must be continually responsive to national security requirements. They must also be responsive to any particular form of administrative civilian authority prevailing in the department at any particular time and to the statutory responsibilities of their service secretaries. Civilian officials and staff assistants should recognize that forceful expression of contrary views in proper channels or frank response to congressional inquiry do not represent a challenge to the valid concept of civilian control. There is no such challenge. Our civilian officials should appreciate that the standard of service integrity equals that of religious communities, and must be kept that way. Mutual confidence and trust are built the hard way and can be broken clown quickly by one or two impulsive actions or intemperate judgments.

Thirdly, I am concerned also regarding a trend in the major procurement policies within the Department of Defense to the ultimate detriment of our military services. One proposal has been advanced which would in effect eliminate the requirement for specific recommendations by military personnel on matters such as design competitions or source selection procedures. I view any diminution of military recommendations on weapons procurement with grave alarm. Certainly the abrupt reversal of military recommendations without interim consultation, as was the case in the TFX and VSTOL contracts, is fraught at a minimum with unpleasant developments, and potentially with grave dangers. The civilian authorities exercising control, and the military, have two common objectives. First, to obtain the best weapons or weapons systems possible; second, to prevent the use of defense appropriations for anything except best performance for least cost.

Ground rules for competitive procurement must therefore be clear, consistent, and impartial. They must be understood alike and in advance in the Department of Defense, the responsible services, industry, and the Congress. The system itself must have integrity to protect people of integrity —both civilian and military.

NOVEMBER,

1963

I have spoken of the danger of making abrupt reversals in regard to procurement. The same reasoning applies to formulating defense policies with our allies. Specifically, a principal trouble in the Skybolt affair sprang from our encouraging our ally confidendy to look forward to the timely availability of a superior weapon when, apparendy, we were not justified in giving them so much encouragement. This illustrates the need for continuous consultation between civilian and military experts and for avoiding abrupt actions timed to our own budget cycle.

To all important conferences involving our national security it would be of great benefit for any Secretary of Defense to have with him a senior military representative from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As a result of many years of intimate association with the military services of our allies, our senior officers constitute a distinct national asset of communications and influences which should consistently be used to knit together the alliance.

Fourth, I am concerned that, in the selection of weapons, aircraft, or ships, there may not be a full appreciation of the decisiveness of a narrow edge in superior performance, both to achieve maximum safety, and to succeed in combat. I am concerned that service experience tends to be subordinated to evaluation by operations analysts on the staff of the Secretary of Defense or involved in contract research activities.

Military experience builds an appreciation of the truth that slight margins make big differences when the chips are down. Those who fought in the Pacific know what the narrow margin of operational superiority in the Japanese Zero Fighter cost in American lives. Our Navy pilots landing on carriers in a stormy sea at night know what a small increment in aircraft or engine performance means to their safety. I have had two nephews—both Navy pilots—who have been lost in peacetime in naval aircraft. Air Force and Navy senior officers have had the personal experience of searching for aircraft or ships that have failed to return from their missions with fine young Americans aboard. Therefore, we feel emotionally aroused as well as dispassionately concerned if the recommendations of the uniformed chiefs of our services, each backed up by competent military and civilian professional staffs, are altered or overruled without interim consultation, explanation, and discussion.

Both the experienced military man and the operations analysts are important contributors to the decision-making process. However, I am dismrbed because now, in the Department of Defense, the operations analyst—properly concerned with "cost effectiveness"—seems to be working at the wrong echelon—above the professional military level rather than in an advisory capacity to the military who should thoroughly appreciate his a.ssistance. Specialists cannot, without danger, extrapolate their judgments into fields in which they do not have expert knowledge. Unfortunately, today in the Pentagon an unhealthy imbalance has resulted because at times specialists are used as experts in areas outside their fields.

This has resulted in a tendency to draw conclusions before all the evidence has been examined.

As a justification for this imbalance, there is a myth to the effect that historically the generals and admirals, the colonels and the captains are villains opposed to progress and refugees from new ideas. On the contrary, history shows that daring ideas from the military often have been ignored: Colonel Charles De Gaulle in his ignored warning of the dangers of the Maginot Line type of defense; Admiral James O. Richardson in his caution against leaving the fleet exposed at Pearl Harbor. William S. Sims, as a young lieutenant before World War I, took his daring case for gunnery reform direcdy to the President. Admirals Moffett and Towers pressed forward with the development of U. S. naval aviation to the enhancement of our nnval power. Generals Mac.•\rthur, Billy Mitchell, and Hap Arnold, and

Admiral Mahan were daring, original and creative as were Admirals Rickover and Raborn in engineering Polaris breakthroughs. All belie this myth that the military are not progressive.

True enough, this creativity of the military can be stifled. Military services of nations often have fallen into a stagnation and self-satisfaction, as was the case in Europe at the onset of World War I. This must not happen in the United States. It is curious that those who criticize the military as being backward tend to be the very ones who are proponents of procedures and policies which would discourage a creative corps of military professionals. Today, by making too many detailed decisions at high level, by attempting to stamp officers of all services into a common mold, we may kill incentive, imagination, and independent thought. .•Mso, career military personnel must receive sufficient pay and benefits to attract high calibre men into the services, and keep them once we get them. Far too many men, particularly those with large families, are foresaking the services for industry. This can only harm our national security'.

There is another alarming peril to obscuring the role of the military, found in a modern fallacy that theories, or computors, or economics, or numbers of weapons win wars. Alone they do not! Good leadership unfailingly recognizes that man is the key to success or failure.

Go back through history. Some of the greatest victories, from Hannibal at Cannae to Nelson at Trafalgar to MacArthur at New Guinea, have come at the hands of forces inferior in numbers but superior in human abilit)', courage and determination to win. Our nation will defy every lesson of history if we think that stockpiles of weapons or the decisions of computors win wars.

Man, his wits, and his will are still the key to war and peace, victory and defeat.

The military man, throughout his career, has spent a career in ofjserving human nature in the different environments of operations, in danger and under fire. He has seen how personal reactions are affected by discipline, by want of confidence or overconfidence, by trust or distrust, by patriotism, by fear, or by the will to succeed.

He is exposed to the narrow margin between success and failure, not only in weapons, but in leadership and in understanding of the enemy.

Without powerful morale, esprit de corps, incentive, and inspiration, combat effectiveness is unattainable. Civilian officials and staff assistants should appreciate fully that, where lives are at stake, morale is vital.

The key to leadership is understanding human nature—your opponents, allies, and subordinates.

To do anything to downgrade the role of the men who may have to fight our country's batdes is to violate the first principle of leadership. Morale is the business of every leader in our defense establishment. Do all else right, and do this wrong —the product in a crisis is disaster. In this area, it is better to have less of a connotation of "management" and more of "leadership."

Military men have no crystal ball that can guarantee infallible decisions; but neither do scientists, analysts, engineers, business men, lawyers, or for that matter, computors—which must rely on human assumptions for inputs. All of us must shun reasoning based on unquestioned assumptions that become self-deceptions. Napoleon, the classic case, in his earlier years so precise and discerning, gradually became intolerant of criticism and so killed the well-meant and muchneeded criticism in his own command. Finally, he lost his batde, his campaign, his France.

Time and again, such self-deceptions are a preamble to defeat. Allegedly-impregnable Port Arthur in 1903, Singapore in 1942, the so-called infallible "systematic defense" of the Maginot Line, all these looked good in office blueprints, but in practice were based upon untested and unquestioned assumptions. Then there was Pearl {Continued

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N E W SECNAV

THE HONORABLE PAUL H. NITZE

T 8 7 I T H the resignation of Mr. Fred E. Korth " and his departure from the Office of Secretary of the Navy a welcome is extended to the new Secretary.

Since 29 January 1961 the Honorable Paul H. Nitze has been the Assistant Secretary of Defense

for International Security Affairs. On 14 October 1963 he was named Secretary of the Navy by the President.

Prior to this appointment Mr. Nitze served concurrently as President of the Foreign Service Educational Foundation and Associate of the Washington Center of Foreign Policy Research of the School of Advanced International Studies.

From 1946 to 1953, Mr. Nitze served with the Department of State, moving from the position of Deputy Director Office of International Trade Policy to Deputy to the Assistant Secretary for Economic Affairs. In 1949 he joined the Policy Planning Staff of that Department as Deputy Director and in 1950 became Director of that Staff, a position he occupied until 1953.

From 1944 to 1946 Mr. Nitze served as Vice Chairman of the United States Strategic Bombing Survey, for which service he was awarded the Medal for Merit by President Truman. From 1943 to 1944 he was Director of the Foreign Procurement and Development Branch of the Foreign Economic Administration.

In 1942 he left his position as Vice President of Dillon Read and Company to become the Financial Director of the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.

Mr. Nitze was born on 16 January 1907. Graduated from Harvard University in 1928 with a B.A. degree cum laude. Mr. Nitze married the former Phyllis Pratt. They have four children and make their home in Washington, D. C , maintaining also a legal residence at Bel Alton, Maryland.

CAPITOL HILL

by Fred Lardner C P E A K I N G of military pay. Senator Richard ^ Russell (D., Ga.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said, in part: "We could not blind ourselves to the fact that we have allowed two substantial pay increases to civilian employees of the Government who are at liberty to come and go at will, to seek new jobs and to lay down those they had with the Government, since we had allowed any increase whatever in the compensation of military personnel. Military personnel do not have that freedom. If they undertook to exercise it, they would be court-martialed.

"If the Congress continues to enact bills to increase the pay of civilian employees of the Government, of whatever rank and station, we may be sure it will be necessary for us to follow with increases for the military personnel. It is not fair to overlook those on whom we depend for the security of this country, when we have been allowing increases for those who are not in their country's uniform."

Senator Russell and other members of Congress have sounded off like this before. This line of talk is hardly a compliment to military personnel or a recognition of their rights and their needs.

It appears to condemn them to standing in line behind Government civilian personnel, with hat in hand, waiting for whatever handouts may be left after civilian personnel get more than should be coming to them. Incidentally, civilian personnel receive another pay raise this January I, in addition to what was scheduled for them about a year ago, and the minimum additional increase will be six percent.

"More frequent and consequently more modest increases in military pay can be expected in the future," said Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara during a Congressional hearing.

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Pay studies are continuing. But there is ominous emphasis on establishing a gross basic pay, which would include some allowances. Including allowances in basic pay would mean less take-home pay because Federal and State taxes would apply to the allowances.

Senate amendment. Majors with over 14 years of service received $665 a month under the House bill, and the Senate raised this to $830. (b) The Senate amendment continued the special pay scale for commissioned officers with over 4 years of prior service as enlisted men. The House bill did not contain this special pay scale.

Increases for this group run from $10 per month for second lieutenants with over 4 years of service to $20 per month for captains with over 20 years of service.

The Senate's proposed increases for commissioned officers, for enlisted men and for doctors and dentists became part of the law.

O t h e r Pays A n d

Allowances

(4) The Senate amendment deleted all increases in subsistence allowances. The House bill provided increases of $3.12 per month for officers, and an average of a litde under $7 a month for enlisted personnel.

The Defense Department asked that consideration of increases in subsistence allowances be omitted from the bill because the department is making a study of these allowances and expects to sponsor a special bill on them. The House receded from its position.

(5) The Senate amendment retains the hostile fire provisions providing $55 a month, but eliminated that portion of the House bill which made this provision retroactive to January 1, 1961. The House receded.

(6) The Senate amendment retains sea pay as now provided in law, but provides that foreign duty pay will be permissive rather than mandatory, giving the Secretary of Defense the authority to authorize this pay in whatever locations outside the United States he selects. The Senate position prevailed.

(7) The Senate amendment retained the House provision which provides for a family separation allowance of $30 a month, but eliminated that portion which authorized officers to receive onethird of the basic allowance for an officer without dependents. The Senate amendment was accepted.

(8) The Senate amendment added a provision which authorizes officers in the grade of major and above who are without dependents to elect not to occupy Government quarters even though they are available, and at the same time be eligible to receive their quarters allowances. This amendment was accepted.

R e t i r e m e n t Provisions

N e w Pay Law

Possibly many of you readers know all you need to know about the 1963 Military Pay Act by this time. But an explanation of the final process of enactment is necessary, and the best explanation is the conference report, from which we reprint portions of interest primarily to commissioned Regular officers.

(1) The House bill contained no pay increase for members of the services with under 2 years of service for pay purposes. The Senate amendment provided increases for 45,000 enlisted personnel in the grades of E-4 and E-5 with under 2 years of service, averaging 5.5 percent. The Senate also provided increases for 45,000 officers with under 2 years of service, ranging from $20 per month for second lieutenants, to $30 a month for first lieutenants, $40 a month for captains, and $50 a month for majors. However, the House provision prevailed.

(2) The Senate increased the pay of officers with over 2 years of service in grades from second lieutenant to lieutenant colonel. (a) The House bill provided $280 a month for second lieutenants; the Senate provided $300.

First lieutenants with over 3 years of service received $420 a month under the House bill, and $450 a month under the Senate bill. Captains with over 8 years of service received $540 a month under the House bill, and $565 under the

(9) The Senate amendment deleted that portion of the House bill which would have made the new pay scales applicable to all persons who retire during calendar year 1963. The Senate receded with an amendment to the effect that any person retiring between April 1, 1963, and before the effective date of the proposed legislation will be authorized to compute his retirement pay under the new pay scales.

(10) Under the House bill, persons retired prior to June 1, 1958, who are paid retired pay under the Career Compensation Act, would have been permitted to recompute their retirement pay under existing pay scales, and in addition receive a 5 percent increase. Under the Senate amendment, these individuals will be entitled to recomputation under existing pay scales, or a 5 percent cost-of-living increase, based upon their present retirement pay, whichever is greater. The House receded.

(14) The House bill contained a provision recjuiring 1 year of continuous active duty following recall of retired personnel in order to recompute under any higher rates which might be in effect at the time the individual is re-retired.

The Senate amendment required that in order to recompute at the time an officer re-retires, he must serve at least 2 years continuously under the new higher rates following recall in order to recompute under any higher rates which may be in effect.

S H I P M A T E

Pay For Those W i t h Less Than Two Y e a r s ' Service

The Senate receded with an amendment to the effect that persons serving on active duty on the effective date of the act may compute their retirement pay under the new pay scales if they have served 1 year or more of continuous active duty following recall, but persons recalled to active duty after the effective date of the act must serve on continuous active duty for 2 or more years following recall.

Senator Russell said that special action should be taken by Congress to increase the pay of officers and certain enlisted grades with less than two years' service.

"The first 2 years of military service represented obligated service," Senator Russell said, "and that has been assigned as a reason for not increasing those in that pay bracket over the years since 1952. The Senate position was that personnel in the high enlisted grades and in the commissioned grades could no longer be consid-

The following table shows the new basic rates for commissioned officers, with the increases in dollars and percentages, and the number of officers affected in each classification.

Uniformed

ered to be in a training status during this period of obligated service, because they are carrying out the normal duties of the grade for which others of same grade with greater service receive increases in compensation. The Senate committee therefore was of the opinion that an increase in die under-2-year pay bracket for those grades was fully justified.

"Personnel in the lower enlisted grades are, of course, for the most part in a training status for the first two years of service. Because of a lack of increases in the pay scale for lieutenant with less than 2 years of service, we have reached

Services Pay Act Of 1963

The following in each category. official table shows new officer and warrant officer pay rates, the dollar increase, percentage of increase, and number of people affected The new rates went into effect on 1 October in the Uniform Services Pay Act of 1963.

Pay Grade Chief of Staff No. of People O-IO No. of People 0-9

New

0-8

New Increase

Over 2

Over 3

Over 4

Over 6

Over 8

Over 10

Over 12

Over 14

Over 16

Over 18

Over 20

Over 22

Over 26

Over 30

$1,970 95 5 1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1

$1,970 95 5.1 5

$1,315 65 5 2

$1,315 65 5.2

$1,315 65 5.2

$1,315 65 5.2

$1,365 65 5

$1,365 65 5

$1,470 70 5

$1,470 70 5

$1,575 75 5

$1,575 75 5

$1,680 80 5

$1,680 80 5

$1,785 85 5

$1,785 85 5 30

$1,155 55 5

$1,180 58 5.2

$1,180 58 5.2

$1,180 58 5.2

$1,210 60 5.2

$1,210 60 5.2

$1,260 60 5

$1,260 60 5

$1,365 65 5

$1,365 65 5

$1,470 70 5

$1,470 70 5

$1,575 75 5 2

$1,575 75 5 103

$1,050 50 5

$1,075 53 5.2

$1,075 53 5.2

$1,075 53 5.2

$1,155 55 5

$1,155 55 5

$1,210 60 5.2

$1,210 60 5.2

$1,260 60 5

$1,315 65 5.2

$1,365 65 5

$1,420 70 5.2 6

$1,420 70 5.2 80

$1,420 70 5.2 398

$ 905 45 5 2

$ 905 45 5.2

$ 905 45 5.2

$ 945 45 5

$ 945 45 5

$1,000 50 5.3

$1,050 50 5.3

$1,050 50 5

$1,155 55 5

$1,235 60 5.1

51,235 60 5.1

$1,235 60 5.1 77

$1,235 60 5.1 215

$1,235 60 5.1 366

No. of People

No. of People 0-7

New Increase No. of People

0-6

New Increase % of Increase No. of People

$ 690 62 9.9

$ 735 65 9.7

$ 735 65 9.7

$ 735 65 9.7

$ 735 65 9.7

$ 735 65 9.7

$ 735 65 9.7 3

$ 760 70 10.1 7

$ 880 80 10 17

$ 925 85 10.1 198

$ 945 85 9.9 2,558

$1,000 90 9.9 7,501

$1,085 100 10.2 3,541

$1,085 100 10.2 1,358

0-5

New Increase

$ 590 87 17.3

$ 630 90 16.7

$ 630 90 16.7

$ 630 90 16.7 1

$ 630 90 16.7 4

$ 650 90 16.1 23

$ 685 95 16.1 56

$ 730 100 15.9 112

$ 785 105 15.4 814

$ 830 110 15.3 5,247

$ 855 110 14.8 12,378

$ 885 110 14.2 15,293

$ 885 110 14.2 2,724

$ 885 110 14.2 635

$ 515 91 21.5 6

$ 550 95 20.9 4

$ 550 95 20.9 27

$ 560 95 20.4 64

$ 585 100 20.6 333

$ 625 105 20.2 1,579

$ 660 110 20.0 2,808

$ 690 120 21.1 3,797

$ 720 110 18.0 3,810

$ 740 110 17.5 11,339

$ 740 110 17.5 22,801

$ 740 110 17.5 8,552

$ 740 110 17.5 1,287

S 740 110 17.5 145

$ 440 94 27.2 776

$ 470 98 26.3 623

$ 520 105 25.3 10,018

$ 545 105 23.9 14,386

$ 565 105 22.8 17,425

$ 595 115 24 16,234

$ 625 115 22.5 13,430

$ 640 115 21.9 5,986

$ 640 115 21.9 4,015

$ 640 115 21.9 2,706

$ 640 115 21.9 2,862

$ 640 115 21.9 660

$ 640 115 21.9 23

$ 640 115 21.9 7

No. of People

$ 375 84 28.9 12,867

$ 450 90 25 11,240

$ 465 95 25.7 8,895

$ 475 95 25 4,220

$ 475 95 25 2,541

$ 475 95 25 1,010

$ 475 95 25 140

$ 475 95 25 150

$ 475 95 25 38

$ 475 95 25 9

$ 475 95 25 3

$ 475 95 25 1

$ 475 95 25 2

$ 475 95 25 1

New Increase % of Increase No. of People

$ 300 49 19.5 5,179

$ 375 61 19.4 3,793

$ 375 61 19.4 2,171

$ 375 61 19.4 1,231

$ 375 61 19.4 548

$ 375 61 19.4 89

$ 375 61 19.4 40

$ 375 61 19.4 18

$ 375 61 19.4 3

$ 375 61 19.4 2

$ 375 61 19.4

$ 375 61 19.4

$ 375 61 19.4

$ 375 61 19.4

No. of People 0-4

New Increase

0-3

New Increase

No. of People

No. of People 0-2

0-1

New Increase

Retirement Pay Classifications

The following is offered as an easy method of determining pay of members of the various retired pay classifications established by the new pay law.

Effective October 1, 1963, the increases are as follows: Members who retired for physical disability, and whose retired pay is computed under laws in effect prior to October 1, 1949

5% of former pay

Members who retired for reasons other than physical disability, and whose retired pay is computed under laws in effect prior to October 1, 1949

Recompute at 1958 pay scales, or 5% of former pay, whichever is greater

Members whose retired pay is computed under the Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amended, and who retired before June 1, 1958

Recompute at 1958 pay scales, or 5% of former pay, whichever is greater

Members who retired between June 1, 1958 and April 1, 1963

5 % of former pay

Members who retired after April 1, 1963 N O V E M B E R ,

1 9 6 3

Recompute at pay scales provided in new law

a point at which enlisted men in grade E-5 with more than 3 years of service will receive $220 a month or an amount within $2 of the amount the second lieutenant receives, and beginning at the over-4-year point, the E-5 enlisted man will receive $230 in basic pay. With longer service the bill provides a maximum of $280 for the E-5."

Some members of Congress contended during consideration of the bill that the low pay for newly commissioned officers is one reason why the services do not obtain more qualified officers.

It was also emphasized that cadets and midshipmen need more pay, but under law are limited to $111, half the pay of an ensign with less than two years' service. The low pay of cadets and midshipmen makes the accumulation of sizable debt almost inevitable for some, and the low pay of young officers makes it difficult to pay this debt.

One wonders why Congress has refused to allow cadet-midshipman service for pay purposes, when Congress has allowed increases for officers based on four years' enlisted service.

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OPERATION INFORMATION 1963

INFORMATION, conducted anOPERATION nually, continues to be a major vehicle for the dissemination of information about the Naval Academy and careers in the naval service. During their Christmas leave period selected midshipmen address school, civic, and patriotic groups in their home towns. In 1962 the 40 midshipmen participating in the program reached over 1,500,000 people through personal appearances and through the medium of radio-television.

Midshipmen participating in OPERATION INFORMATION 1963 will be increased to about 70. Alumni chapters, individual alumni, and Blue and Gold Officers are urged to lend every assistance possible to these midshipmen who voluntarily are taking the time and making the effort to spread the good word about the Academy and the Navy. A list of the midshipmen participating follows with home address indicated as well • their Bancroft Hall room numbers. Contact the midshipmen in your area if you can be of any assistance to them.

FIRST NAVAL DISTRICT NAVOY, J. F. (Rm. 7123, B.H.) 27 Beacon St., Chelsea, Mass.

GREGG, W. A., JR. (Rm. 8038, B.H.) 223 Russell St., Worcester, Mass.

WALSH, D. H. (Rm. 5201, B.H.) 34 Noblehurst Ave., Pittsfield, Mass.

WOODRUFF, R. B. (Rm. 2122, B.H.) 16 Harbor Bluffs Rd., Hyannis, Mass.

THIRD NAVAL DISTRICT GREEN, J. B., JR. (Rm. 8014, B.H.) 15 Abbey Rd., Darien, Conn.

KATZ, R. G. (Rm. 5166, B.H.) 1 Town House, Cutter Mill Rd., Great Neck, N. Y. KREKICH, A. J. (Rm. 7346, B.H.) 68 Hammond Ave., Passaic, N. J. LYMAN, M. H. (Rm. 5449, B.H.) 117 Midland Ave., Glen Ridge, N. J. MOORE, L. A. (Rm. 8132, B.H.) Hunters Dr., Syosset, N. Y. SPANGENBERG, F. A. (Rm. 5359, B.H.) 780 E. Fillmore Ave., E. Aurora, N. Y. TORNBERG, D. N. (Rm. 6421, B.H.) 88 E. Wilson Circle, Red Bank, N. J. WATKINS, J. R. (Rm. 5009, B.H.) 318 Baker St., Jamestown, N. Y. FOURTH NAVAL DISTRICT ARRISON, J. M., Ill (Rm. 2327, B.H.) 122 Hilltop Rd., Philadelphia 18, Pa. BUSH, E. J. (Rm. 8057, B.H.) 235 Aluminum City Terrace, New Kensington, Pa. DEMCHIK, R. P. (Rm. 5025, B.H.) 5708 Stickney Ave., Cleveland 9, Ohio NOTE: Mailing address for midshipmen is: Room Number , Bancroft Hall U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland 24

DRUCIS, T. J. (Rm. 5419, B.H.) 243 Park St., Mt. Carmel, Pa. FRENZEL, J. W., JR. (Rm. 6425, B.H.) 115 Fifrfi St., New Philadelphia, Ohio JEFFRIES, J. D. E. (Rm. 8243, B.H.) 226 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Centre Hall, Pa. JOHNSON, S. C. (Rm. 4260, B.H.) 1304 Rockland Ave., Pittsburgh 16, Pa. KEYSER, R. L. (Rm. 8306, B.H.) 144 Spruce St., Lewisburg, Pa. LYNCH, T. C. (Rm. 4458, B.H.) 122 W. Circular St., Lima, Ohio MYERS, R. T. (Rm. 4434, B.H.) 122 West Main St., Everett, Pa. OLSEN, O. L. (Rm. 7136, B.H.) 815 Jefferson Dr., Pittsburgh 29, Pa. FIFTH NAVAL DISTRICT FIELD, L. F. (Rm. 8331, B.H.) 171 Baringer Dr., North Town Creek, California, Md. PARISH, C. C. (Rm. 8455, B.H.) 1 Hillcrest Lane. P. O. Box 701, Lexington, Va. SIXTH NAVAL DISTRICT BROOKS, L. P., JR. (Rm. 5104, B.H.) 1126 Monterey St., Jacksonville, Fla. FAGAN, F. T., JR. (Rm. 7160, B.H.) 635 W. 4th St., Hattiesburg, Miss.

HAYNES, B. J. (Pon. 6041, B.H.) RED # 1 , Watauga, Tenn.

JACOBS, P. R. (Rm. 7160, B.H.) 2112 Sycamore Dr., Orlando, Fla. LIPSCOMB, D., II (Rm. 1403, B.H.) 531 Meadowview Dr., Jackson 6, Miss.

PRUEHER, J. W. (Rm. 4360, B.H.) 303 Jackson Blvd., Nashville 5, Tenn.

ROBERTS, J. H., Ill (Rm. 4058, B.H.) 5692 Vera Court, Charlotte, N. C. SUTTON, R. (Rm. 6156, B.H.) 513 San Esteban Ave., Coral Gables, Fla. TOLBERT, J. K. (Rm. 6425, B.H.) Route 5, Box 246, Greenwood, S. C. VOGELER, K. A. (Rm. 7059, B.H.) 320 43rd Ave., St. Petersburg Beach, Fla. EIGHTH NAVAL DISTRICT BUCKELEW, J. D. (Rm. 6233, B.H.) 403 West Poplar St., Rogers, Ark. DALTON, J. H. (Rm. 6101, B.H.) 335 Merrick St., Shreveport, La. DAVIES, S. L., JR. (Rm. 1415, B.H.) 3535 Blair St., New Orleans 14, La. MACKAMAN, B. J. (Rm. 4438, B.H.) 5337 Wateka Dr., Dallas 9, Texas ZIMMERMAN, J. B. (Rm. 6204, B.H.) 527 Robinhood Place, San Antonio 9, Texas NINTH NAVAL DISTRICT GORMAN, J. E. (Rm. 8429, B.H.) 538 E. South St., Mt. Vernon, Mo.

HABERMEYER, H. W., JR. (Rm. 4340, B.H.) 175 Wesdawn Ave., Aurora, 111.

HEWITT, G. M. (Rm. 4025, B.H.) 465 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul 5, Minn.

JONES, R. W., II (Rm. 8143, B.H.) 6532 Reed Court, Arvada, Colo.

GREESON, B. D. (Rm. 1425, B.H.) 3548 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee 11, Wise.

LIEMANDT, M. J. (Rm. 5347, B.H.) Rt. 3, Box 547, Excelsior, Minn.

RADTKE, N. D. (Rm. 4034, B.H.) 461 Third St., Manistee, Mich.

ROBERTS, J. L. (Rm. 6266, B.H.) Red Cloud, Nebr.

WOODARD, A. (Rm. 7242, B.H.) Route 1, Darien, Wise.

WERNER, K. M. (Rm. 4032, B.H.) 7305 Seward St., Omaha 14, Nebr.

WASS, L. R. (Rm. 4317, B.H.) 3426 West 39th St., Chicago, 111.

ELEVENTH NAVAL DISTRICT BECK, B. N. (Rm. 8057, B.H.) M.O.Q. 17132A Harris St., Camp Pendleton, Calif.

BENNITT, B. M. (Rm. 2330, B.H.) 3702 Michelson St., Lakewood, Calif.

NAJARIAN, M. T. (Rm. 7136, B.H.) 38369 Rose Marie St., Palmdale, Calif.

PINNEY, C. A. (Rm. 4136, B.H.) 793 Lenrey Ave., El Centro, Calif.

PLOTT, B. M. (Rm. 2228, B.H.) 3307 2nd St., Scottsdale, Ariz.

TWELFTH NAVAL DISTRICT ALICH, J. A., JR. (Rm. 1428, B.H.) 2801 Trousdale Dr.. Burlingame, Calif.

CHRISTENSEN, D. W. (Rm. 5251, B.H.) 715 Pettis Ave., Mountain View, Calif.

CRAWFORD, F. R. (Rm. 4442, B.H.) 985 LaSenda Rd., Hillsborough, Calif.

HOFFMAN, D. R. (Rm. 8145, B.H.) 15410 Cornuta Ave., Bellflower, Calif.

THIRTEENTH NAVAL DISTRICT ANDERSEN, R. V. (Rm. 8262, B.H.) 730 Flowerree, Helena, Mont.

VIAFORE, K. M. (Rm. 6202, B.H.) 7517 South 30th St., Tacoma 66, Wash.

FOURTEENTH NAVAL DISTRICT LOVIG, L., Ill (Rm. 5025, B.H.) 5471 Ukali St., Honolulu 18, Hawaii PRNC MITCHELL, M. G. (Rm. 5165, B.H.) 4806 Essex Ave., Chevy Chase, Md. SRNC STEWART, J. D. (Rm. 2415, B.H.) 201 Old County Rd., Severna Park, Md. SHIPMATE

I V T A V Y came into the home stretch of the 1963 football season with a record of 4 victories against a single defeat and one of the nation's highest scoring offensive machines. (Ed. note: As Shipmate goes to press the victories have been increased to 5 with Navy's impressive win 24-12 over Pitt in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis.)

The Midshipmen led the nation in total offense for much of the first half of the campaign and ranked among the country's elite in pass offense.

Both wire service polls had Navy in or near the top ten teams after five games.

Coach Wayne Hardin's Midshipmen rolled up over 2,000 yards total offense against five opponents. The statistics showed 1,005 yards rushing on 252 attempts for a 3.9 average and 1,014 yards through the air on 71 completions in 105 tosses.

Navy's only loss was a tight 32-28 decision to Southern Methodist in an offensively explosive encounter that left 37,000 Cotton Bowl fans limp with excitement. The victories came over West Virginia (51-7), William & Mary (28-0), Michigan (26-13), and Virginia Military Institute (21-12).

"Jolly Roger" Staubach, the 2nd classman quarterback from Cincinnati, Ohio, provided much of the offensive impetus. He showed 1,171 yards on 83 carries and 64 pass completions in 90 throws. He twice cracked the Naval Academy single game record for total offense with 297 yards against William & Mary and 307 yards a week later against Michigan. The record of 290 was set by Jim Maxfield vs. Notre Dame in 1959.

Staubach's sensational play earned him press plaudits that ranged from "great" to "unbelievable" Time Magazine considered Roger's performance of enough significance to devote a cover story to the amazing signal-caller—the first college football player to be featured on Time's cover in 12 years.

The Associated Press tapped Roger as Back of the Week after the Michigan game. Sports Illustrated twice named him to a similar honor, and he was the All-East quarterback on two occasions.

Staubach, however, was not the whole team by a long shot.

Dependable Pat Donnelly, who led the midshipmen in rushing as a youngster last season, was already closing in on his 338 yards of 1962 with 315 yards in five games. Donnelly's average was an impressive 6.1 yards per carry. Nick Markoff and John Sai were Staubach and Donnelly's chief culprits in the rushing department with 185 and 173 yards respectively.

A surprise starter. Halfback Ed (Skip) Orr, was writing a name for himself in the pass receiving statistics. Orr, who started fall practice on the fourth team before winning a starting role for the West Virginia game, had 18 receptions for 219 yards and one touchdown. Donnelly and Gary Kellner had eight catches each.

Guard Fred Marlin of Woodbury, N. J., a 2nd classman, was an unexpected leader in the scoring column. Marlin had connected on 17 of 20 conversion attempts, kicked three field goals, and recovered a fumble in the end zone to compile 32 points. He twice made the weekly All-East team for his outstanding play.

Navy played five games without a single change in its first-team line, an oddit>- for any Big Blue team. Center Tom Lynch, Guards Al Krekich and Marlin. Tackles Jim Freeman and Dick Merritt, and Ends Jim Campbell and Dave Sjuggerud all gave g(H)d accounts of themselves. Fast-rising 2nd NOVEMBER,

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classman Pat Philbin caused the first crack in the first-team when he moved ahead of Merritt before the Pitt game.

The games: Morgantown, W. Va., Sept. 21—The largest crowd ever to wimess an athletic event in the State of West Virginia—some 35,000 strong— watched Navy annihilate the favorite sons by a wide 51-7 count. Navy scored in every period on the way to its fifth victory over the Mountaineers in six meetings. Fred Marlin started the avalanche with a field goal; Staubach linked up with Orr on a 26-yard aerial strike; Paskewich tallied twice on short runs; Sai dashed 47 yards; Orr returned an interception 52 yards, and Sjuggerud recovered a West Virginia fumble in the end zone.

Annapolis, Md., Sept. 28—Roger Staubach shattered the Naval Academy's one-game total offense record by running and passing for 297 yards as the Midshipmen swamped William and Mary 28-0. The previous record was 290 yards set by Jim Maxfield against Notre Dame in 1959. Staubach, Donnelly, Sai, and Paskewich got the sixpointers for Navy all on short runs.

Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 5—Navy's elusive quarterback, Roger Staubach, had the greatest day of his varsity career to pace the Mids over Michigan 26-13 before 55,877 bedazzled fans at Ann Arbor. Staubach broke the Naval Academy one-game total offense record for the second consecutive week with an output of 307 yards—70 rushing and 237 more on 14 pass completions in 16 attempts. Navy's tallies came on a 5-yard rollout by Staubach, a 54-yard Staubach-to-Sai pass, Donnelly's one-yard plunge, and a 7-yard Staubach-to-Henderson aerial.

Dallas, Tex., Oct. 11—Southern Methodist and Navy left 37,000 Cotton Bowl fans limp with excitement after an offensively explosive evening won by the Mustangs 32-28 to drop the Midshipmen from the ranks of the unf)eaten. The Mustangs put together 13 points in the final period and deflected Roger Staubach's pass from the S.M.U. seven with one second on the clock to win their second game of the season. Navy, which led 25-13 at one point, scored on one-yard plunges by Staubach and Sai, a 17-yard Staubachto-Merino aerial strike, and Marlin's 22-yard field goal.

Norfolk, Va., Oct. 19—Navy fought off aroused V.M.I, to take a 21-12 win in the Oyster Bowl.

Fred Marlin started Navy off and winging with a fumble recovery in the end zone after a V.M.I, back deflected his field goal attempt. Sai got Navy's second TD on a two-yard smash and Staubach wound up the onslaught with a 1-yard sneak.

Captain William S. Busik Director of Athletics, recendy announced Navy's 1964 football schedule.

Seven of Navy's 1963 opponents return along with Penn State, Georgia Tech, and California. They replace West Virginia, Southern Methodist and V.M.I. The schedule: Sept. 19, at Penn State; 26, William and Mary.

Oct. 3, at Michigan; 10, Georgia Tech at Jacksonville; 17, at California; 24, at Pitt; 31, Notre Dame at Philadelphia.

Nov. 7, at Maryland; 14, Duke; 28, .Army at Philadelphia.

FALL SPORTS It was a quick start for Navy's fall athletic squads. Coach Glenn Warner's soccer team won its first four starts and was unscored upon. The varsity harriers of Coach Jim Gehrdes dropped their opener to West Virginia but streaked for four straight after that loss. The 150-pound foot-

ball team scored back-to-back wins over Army and Columbia. The dinghy sailors had a thurd and fourth in the two big sailing regattas of the season.

The soccer team's streak included wins over Virginia (6-0), North Carolina (6-0), West Chester (1-0), and Air Force (2-0). Coach Warner said his team had been lucky on defense to some extent but credited Captain Warren "Butch" Christie, Dennis Ray, and Myron Hura with fine defensive work.

The offensive load, as usual, was being carried

by All-America Karl Kaeser, who has led the Nation in scoring for two consecutive seasons.

Kaeser, a 1st classman from Oak Park, III., had tallied five goals—three of them in the opening win over Virginia and the winning score in the West Chester Victory.

Kaeser's principal support was from Paul Daulerio, a 2nd classman from Philadelphia, and 1st classman Bob Vance of Arlington, Va. The plebe hooters owned a 2-0-1 record. The only blemish was a 2-2 tie with the University of Baltimore freshmen.

While most of the talk about a Naval Academy quarterback centered on Roger Staubach, Jack Cloud of the 150-pound football team was raving about another signal-caller. He's Jack Quisenberry, a 2nd classman from Clinton, Miss. In Navy's first two victories—a 13-0 shutout of Army and a 54-0 blanking of Columbia—Quisenberry tossed for three touchdowns and ran for two others.

Quisenberry's favorite target was Dennis Pignotti, tabbed "Fingers" by his coach. In the Army game alone, Pignotti caught 11 aerials—including a six-yard toss for the first touchdown.

Cloud was also long in his praise for the ISO's defensive backfield of Tom Gorman, Harry Hadd, Bill Previty, and Clyde Moyer. Offensively, the new coach was happy with the work of Halfback Jim Angel. "He's direcdy from heaven," Cloud said. "He can run, throw, and could easily fill in at quarterback."

Greg Williams, a youngster from Collins, Miss., paced the harriers in their first four outings.

Williams twice led the Navy runners across the finish line, was second in another race, and third once.

Forrest Horton and Bob Sermier, Navy's redoutable 2nd classman, also made outstanding showings in the early season. Lynn Wegner, Jim Howard, Jim Koons, Bob Starkey, and Don Hackett placed among Navy's top five finishers at least once apiece with Wegner earning the distinction three times.

The scores were (Navy score first—low score wins): West Virginia 35-20; Pitt 24-31; Georgetown 25-32; St. John's 15-48, and New York University 22-39.

In plebe football. Coach Dick Duden's lads had the makings of another fine season going.

The plebe gridders owned decisions over the Pitt freshmen (32-0), NAPS (14-0), and the Buffalo University frosh (30-0).

Halfback Craig LaGrone, a 170-pound Detroit native, spearheaded the victory over Pitt with three touchdowns—one on a 27-yard run and two others on long pass receptions (one of 60 yards and the other 42). Navy bunched 19 points in the second period to scutde the Panthers.

Phil Bassi's 15-y3rd toss to Calvin Huey and Chris Ott's 25-yard runback with an intercepted pass gave the Midshipmen a decision over N.4PS. Fullback Danny Wong got two tallies on short runs, Huey caught a 4-yard Bassi pass, and John Stidham smashed over from the three in the victory over Buffalo.

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ALUMNI ASSEMBLY {Continued from page 18) runaway technology, the course offerings have been gready expanded. The basic courses have been revised to add depth and provide a better foundation on which later and advanced study can be built. A shift from applied technology toward over-all understanding has been carried out. These changes have been placed in effect in the last five years.

The specific courses offered and the majors available are too numerous to be listed here, but are available in separate listing. Some of the primary changes are: Validation whereby midshipmen who have had prior work in a subject may validate that subject. Electives whereby additional work is made possible for those equal to effort beyond the basic curriculum. Offering of majors for those who do significantly more work through electives and complete the amount of work required to give depth in a field.

One response to the challenge—an obvious one— we have added to the course. A minimum 164 semester hours are required for completion. This compares with about 145 semester hours in good engineering schools.

Q. 16. Is the Academy going to give each class at least one foreign summer cruise as a help to motivation and reduction of loss to USAF on graduation.?

LLOYD HARRISON '20

A. First, let me say that reduction of loss to USAF is no longer a factor. The USNA educates and trains young men for a career of naval (Navy and Marine Corps) service and revised administrative procedures pay full service to this precept.

As a step toward providing maximum motivation for a seagoing career, the USNA is aggressively pushing for summer cruises with operational forces outside of home waters. For the Class of 1967, it appears that Youngster Cruise will be a cruise to foreign waters. In addition, most first classmen will continue to cruise with the SIXTH and SEVENTH Fleets. Those first classmen who cruise in submarines will not usually visit foreign ports; this is a function of the normal employment of submarines.

ever, members of the watch squad, both officers and midshipmen, patrol the yard periodically to correct obvious deficiencies in military bearing and appearance and this procedure will continue to be utilized in an effort to maintain Brigade military standards.

Q. 19. Why do not Naval Academy graduates celebrate a "Founder's Day" similar to our colleagues from USMA.?

C. E. HUNTER '45

A. On 16 March 1802 President Thomas Jefferson signed into law an Act of the 7th Congress which established the Military Academy at West Point. During March each year West Pointers gather at "Founder's Day" functions to pay homage to their Alma Mater and to recall memories of cadet life. This is a splendid annual salute by our colleagues to their grand institution.

Several years ago the Naval Academy and the Alumni Association agreed to salute the Naval Academy by an annual "Homecoming" to be held at the Academy on the weekend nearest 10 October, the day of the founding of the Academy in 1845. It was highly desirable to tie in Homecoming with a home football game as an added attraction for returning alumni. As Homecoming developed during the years there has been a shift from the October weekend to a late September weekend—due to considerations of football scheduling (only a few local mid-October games are possible) and also to weather conditions in Annapolis which in mid-October can be unpleasant.

To some degree, therefore. Homecoming at the Naval Academy is the parallel celebration to the West Pointers Founder's Day. Perhaps we could attempt a more world-wide salute to the Naval Academy to help induce an alumni attitude toward our great instimtion similar to the splendid "Long Gray Line" concept of our colleagues on the Hudson.

ANDERSON

{Continued from page 21) Harbor, when it was anticipated that the Japanese, in the event of war, would strike elsewhere, and those who dissented were not heard.

Mortal mistakes for our nation could be Q. 17. (1) New Science Building—start.'' comassumptions that we cannot make mistakes, that pletion ? we justify honest errors as correct decisions, and that we discredit the voices of dissent—especially (2) What will be done with newly acquired the dissent of high-ranking military men speaking Annapolis land.' on subjects they know.

(3) Total cost of landfill.

Fifth, I am concerned that the system of checks JON D . HOLLABAUGH '57 A. (1) Construction should begin early 1965, and balances so wisely provided for in our Constimtion and further translated into legislative with completion in mid 1966. code may unconsciously be in process of growing (2) It is anticipated that funds be appropriated unbalanced with respect to the Department of in either FY 64 or FY 65 for the purchase of Defense. A sometimes forgotten partner in 17.3 acres from NAAA. This land, which is civilian control, the Congress, is a part of our west of Dorsey Creek and south of King George checks and balances. On occasions, committees Street, is now leased by the Navy from NAAA. of Congress have been right, we in the executive When acquired, it will become the site of the departments wrong. Members of these committees new Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant and the have made wise decisions with regard to military new Public Works Shops Building, both of which equipment and other matters which have had will also be funded in FY 65. There are no beneficial effects. The Congress must be a check other plans to acquire any land in the City of on the use of either civilian or military power Annapolis at this time. in the Pentagon and must not default, even in part, its constitutional responsibility and authority (3) The cost of the 54.5 acres of landfill added to provide for our armed forces. The continuing to the Academy in 1959 was 510,630,000. This interest of Congress must not be resisted or reland, which comprises Dewey and Farragut Fields, sented. The chiefs of our military services appreprovided only 47 usable acres, at a cost of ciate this role of the Congress—so does the Com1226,000 per acre. mander in Chief, who has served in both of its Q. 18. How are you going to get military posture and gait into those midshipmen whom 1 see bodies. slopping along to and from extracurricular Overcentralized structures are conducive to the studies, stooped and non-military gait.' abuse of power and compounding of mistakes.

W M . R . FURLONG '05 Monolithic-structured organizations can kill imagiA. The new academic routine precludes the posnation, stultify initiative, completely eliminate the sibility of having the midshipmen march to class effectiveness of those in the officer corps who have by sections as was done for so many years in the gained wisdom and experience. Overcentralizapast. Since they must proceed to and from class tion at the top, and discouragement of initiative at lower echelons, can critically increase reaction independendy, it is apparent that they will not time in crises. Such a system can topple in dispresent the collectively smart military appearance aster. Witness the experiences of the Second and that previously prevailed when they were in ranks Third Reich! and marching in cadence to a drum beat. How28

Thankfully, built-in checks and balances are provided in the National Security Act. One of them is the separate services, for they often take differing viewpoints and thus afford higher authority clear options and greater flexibility in decision-making.

Within the department, another check is the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Never should this body become a political one, or a rubber stamp to the Secretary of Defense in implementing decisions or carrying out orders. As a collective body, the chiefs must represent military requirements from differing viewpoints, so that we do not ignore the value of mixed, balanced, diversified forces.

The Joint Chiefs should not be swamped with matters that should be processed in service channels, nor should their functions be taken over by segments of the office of the Secretary. Before committees of Congress the service chiefs must always be allowed and encouraged to give their full opinions, not subject to any retaliation against them or their service. I strongly support the bill of the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee to insure that the service chiefs who are members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff serve four years. Stability in the office of the Commandant has served well the Marine Corps and the country.

Since my retirement, my concern about some of the trends I have oudined has grown even greater. The test-ban treaty, with its attendant uncertainties, will more than ever demand a high order of vigilance, energy in promoting our own research programs, and discernment in monitoring the military balance of power. We must allow for the unexpected, technologically and politically, and must scrupulously guard against what Roberta Wohlstetter in her study of Pearl Harbor called, "The tendency to select whatever is in accord with one's expectations."

Above all, the Joint Chiefs of Staff must maintain an independent view and thorough grasp of the continuing security requirements and risks of this treaty, and of the effectiveness of the proposed safeguards. National policy must not be based solely upon military considerations, but it must be formulated after full consideration of all military implications. It should embarrass neither the Secretary of Defense nor the chiefs when they disagree, or when the chiefs themselves differ over fumre aspects of this treaty, or other high-ranking military officers, active or retired, disagree with the chiefs. It is of utmost importance to avoid unanimity for unanimity's sake, and we should encourage reasoned expressions of differences. The full force of Joint Chiefs of Staff recommendations must not be compromised or dulled in any way in transmission to the President or to the Congress, each of whom has such awesome constitutional responsibilities. The willingness to consider dissenting and conflicting analyses in the military and in the intelligence community may very well be the determinant as to whether history will judge this treaty good or bad for our nation.

Experience teaches that there are no infallible judgments with respect to national security in these times of the unknown, the changing and the unexpected. The best hope of surviving the pitfalls is found in a precept which I commend to those who lead the Department of Defense, now and in the future. It was stated by our President in his first State of the Union Message, when he said: "Let it be clear that this administration recognizes the value of dissent and daring, that we greet healthy controversy as the hallmark of healthy change."

In the spirit of these wonderful lines, I have given you the valedictory to my military career.

The philosophy of these words of the President is the best guarantee of security and indeed of political progress in uncertain times, grave with risk but bright with hope, as we seek peace for the world and freedom for its peoples.

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OFFICERS President— ADM. WALTER F . BOONE, USN (Ret.) '21 (5735), Washington, D. C. Vice President (Eastern Area)— CAPT. ROYCE N . FLIPPIN, U S N R '26 (8278), New York, N . Y.

Vice President (Central Area)— RADM. LEON J. JACOBI, USNR (Ret.) '21 (5786), Detroit, Mich.

Vice President (Western Area)— CAPT. CLAUDE L . WEIGLE, USN (Ret.) '27 (9124), Los Angeles, Cal.

Past President— ADM. JERAULD WRIGHT, USN (Ret.) '18 (4915), Taiwan Executive Director— RADM. W . F . FITZGERALD, USN (Ret.) '21 (5912), Annapolis, Md.

TRUSTEES Superintendent's Representative— CAPT. JOHN T . STRAKER, USN '40 (13960), Chief of StafI, USNA At Large

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RADM. H . D . MOULTON, USNR (Ret.)

'31 (10026) VADM. E . W . CLEXTON, USN

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CAPT. WALTER L . SMALL, USN '38

(13017) (To serve until Spring Meeting 1965)

CAPT. C . E . BELL, USN '39 (13565)

M A J . R. J. PERRICH, USMC'47 (18611)

RADM. E . M . ELLER, USN (Ret.) '25

LCDR. HARRY D . TRAIN, USN '49

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(20423) M A J . G E N . J. N . HART, USMC (Ret.)

'25 (07864) RADM. E . B . FLUCKEY, USN '35

V A D M . R . B . PIRIE, USN (Ret.)

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(Ret.) '12 (3883) Annapolis CAPT. R. H . WESCOTT, JR., USNR '37

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FRANCIS H . WHIT.\KER,

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(7966) Chicago CAPT. W . L . PRYOR, JR., USN

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'27 (8869) Coronado MR. ROBERT G . WALDRON '19

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'25 (8107) Philadelphia

'26 (8262) Connecticut RADM. A. W. MCKECHNIE, USN (Ret.) (5059)

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(To serve until Spring Meeting 1966) CAPT. W . S. BUSIK, USN '43 (15752)

—bigger and better every year. By actual count 3073 alumni, their wives and guests attended the reception in Dahlgren Hall and die dinner in the mess hall. A record turn-out.

—a deserved "Well Done" to Dick Werner '42 (Head of Weapons Department), Chairman, and all members of the Naval Academy homecoming committee for a fine job of planning, preparation and execution. Dick Lyons '46, the strong right hand of the chairman (and the Exec of the Weapons Department)—one of the best.

—and sincere thanks to the ladies of the Alunini House staff for long hours of service with a sniile.

The gals deserve a big hand for their contribution to making all homecomers happy.

—'05, the senior class present, represented by RAdm. Furlong and Cdr. Oberlin; '63, the junior class present, represented by several future flag officers.

—the bright-eyed guys and dolls of '13 celebrating their GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Reunion —and each member of the class presented a testimonial from the Academy and the Alumni Association.

—6 other formal class reunions including '23's fortieth, '33's thirtieth, '38's silver anniversary, '48's fifteenth, '53's tenth and '58's fifth, and 25 other class parties and get-togethers.

—the Alumni Assembly with interesting, informative and important speeches by Superintendent Kirkpatrick '31, Alumni President Boone '21 and CNO McDonald '28. A top feature of the homecoming program. Don't miss it next year.

—the presentation to the Alumni Association of the handsome class plaques of '19, '52 and '58.

—sightseeing, and surprise at the changes in the physical plant of the Academy; the always impressive Chapel services; the enjoyable sailing on the bav and the Severn; other alumni getting in some sea duty in the YPs; tours of the academic buildings and Museum. Something for everybody.

—glad to have you all aboard. See you next year—if not sooner.

Is your midshipman having a Birthday Anniversary soon?

(To serve until Spring Meeting 1964) MR. HANSON W . BALDWIN '24 (7405)

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7. Contributions, requests for information, WEEMS-U. S. N A V A L INSTITUTE and ideas for further promotion should be adWeems System of Navigation, in conjunction dressed as above."

THRESHER DEPENDENTS with the U. S. Naval Institute, has opened an (Signed) V. HOLLINGSWORTH, JR. The following letter has been received at attractive bookshop on Maryland Ave., Annapolis.

Alumni House: In addition to books published by both organizaFATHER-SON CLASS PRESIDENTS USS THRESHER FUND tions, the new shop also offers all of the Weems c/o Old Colony Trust Co. The Train family, pere et fils, asks not what navigational instruments and a large assortment P.O. Box 850 the Naval Academy can do for them, but in a of Coast and Geodetic Survey charts.

Boston 3, Massachusetts positive way they are doing what they can for the Academy, the Alumni Association and their "From: USS THRESHER Fund SEA STORIES respective classes.

To: Commanding Officers, All U. S. Navy The telling of "sea stories," both fact and Activities RAdm. Harold C. Train, USN (Ret.), long fantasy, is a recognized mark of those who love active in alumni affairs and a former member of (All Ships and Stations) the sea and feel the bond of common experience. the Board of Trustees, is president of the Class of Subj: Relief and Educational Assistance to DeThere are but few publications whose readers pendents of personnel lost with the USS '09. His son, LCdr. Harry D. Train, USN, now and contributors as a whole have shared the exa member of the Board of Trustees, is president THRESHER periences of one, two, or more wars. Whether of die Class of '49.

1. A Fund has been established to provide the fighting was done aboard an LMDW (Large As far as is known, this is the first occasion educational assistance and emergency relief monies Metal Desk, Washington) or in destroyers in the when father and son have served concurrently far Pacific or in convoys contending with the to the dependents of naval and civilian personnel as presidents of their Naval Academy classes. bleakness and unseen dangers of the North Atlost with the USS THRESHER. The Old Colony lantic—whether the tale to be told is one of Trust Company of Boston, Massachusetts is the humor, or heroism or just plain guts, whether Trustee for this Fund. of World War II, Korea or Lebanon—what better 2. In the hope of being able to raise sufficient FORTHCOMING CHANGES AT USNA source is there than those who read Shipmate, money to provide educational scholarships for the and what better vehicle.?

Announced as Shipmate goes to press is the one hundred eighty-seven dependent children of early 1964 relief of RAdm. C. C. Kirkpatrick, the THRESHER, a Navy-wide effort is considered Put it on paper and send it to the Editor.

Superintendent of the Naval Academy. Addesirable. miral Kirkpatrick is slated to relieve VAdm. 3. The Fund will be administered by an ExecuNEW CHAPTERS W. R. Smedberg, III, retiring Chief of Naval tive Committee composed of senior submarine Personnel.

Designated as the new SuperinAlumni activity continues to increase. Recent officers, the Sponsor of the USS ALEXANDER H A M tendent is Capt. Charles S. Minter, Jr., prescorrespondence indicates chapters have been organILTON and her husband, plus two appointees from ently the Commandant of Midshipmen and a ized in Charleston, S. C , Columbia, S. C , Tothe Old Colony Trust Company. Also aiding in selectee for the rank of rear admiral. No dates ledo, Ohio, and Birmingham, Ala. the administration of the Fund will be an Advisory have been set for these changes.

Any alumni group interested in forming a Committee composed of senior military and Naval Academy Association in a local area may civilian persons, interested in supporting the obtain information by writing to the Executive THRESHER Fund.

Director, USNA Alumni Association, Alumni A R M Y - N A V Y GAME PARTY 4. Leaders of the political, business and enterHouse, Annapolis, Md. tainment communities are being asked for their The Naval Academy Alumni Association of assistance in gaining broad public support. CorPhiladelphia sponsors the Navy cocktail party CLASS PLAQUES PRESENTED TO porate gifts are also being sought. at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel after the ArmyA L U M N I ASSOCIATION Navy game. We in Philadelphia are most anxious 5. Your support is requested in that you advise to have many old friends, classmates, shipmates the personnel within your command of this effort.

During the Homecoming period the classes of and Navy followers join us at this annual re'19, '52 and '58 kindly presented beautifully 6. Additional pertinent information: union in the ballroom from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. mounted class crests to the Alumni Association. a. The Internal Revenue Service has deThe Association gready appreciates the donation We urge everyone to: clared the USS THRESHER Fund a taxof these handsome plaques which will add 1—Plan a reunion of friends and classmates exempt charity. measureably to the decor of Alumni House. at the Navy cocktail party. b. There are 187 children whose fathers SHIPMATE COPY

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lagt Call BATEMAN, ARNOLD H A N N I N G T O N (CDR USN RET ' 1 6 ) , 17 Sept. ' 6 3 , U S N H , Camp Pendleton, Calif.

H O W A R D , D A V I D STEWART HOXIE (CAPT USNR RET ' 0 7 ) , 2 0 Oct. ' 6 3 , W a s h i n g t o n Hospital C e n t e r , N . Y.

CALHOUN, W I L L I A M LOWNDES ( A D M USN RET ' 0 6 ) , 19 Oct. ' 6 3 , U S N H , S. D., Calif.

KADAS, STEVEN EMERY (LT USN ' 5 7 ) , 2 3 A u g . ' 6 3 , A. A . , USS INDEPENDENCE a t sea.

CLARK, H O W A R D ' 2 1 , 3 Oct. ' 6 3 , D e t r o i t ,

KAUFFMAN, JAMES LAURENCE ( V A D M USN RET ' 0 8 ) , 2 1 Oct. ' 6 3 , P h i l a d e l p h i a , P a .

Mich.

COMAN, ROBERT GRIMES ( C O M M O USN RET '09), 2 9 Sept. ' 6 3 , U S N H , P h i l a d e l p h i a , P a .

DAGUE, W I L L I A M HENRY ' 0 8 , 2 7 A u g . ' 6 3 , Los Angeles, Calif.

DELANEY, W I L L I A M EDWARD (LCDR USN ' 5 3 ) , 31 A u g . ' 6 3 , U S N H , G u a n t a n a m o B a y , Cuba.

DORAN, ROBERT ' 4 6 , 11 A u g . ' 6 3 , V A Hosp., Bay Pines, Fla. FAILING, ROLLIN V A N ALSTINE (CAPT USN RET ' 1 7 ) , 1 Sept. ' 6 3 , N . M i a m i , Fla. GALE, THOMAS BOYLE (COL USMC RET ' 1 7 ) , 6 Oct. ' 6 3 , U S N H , Bethesda, M d .

GUNTHER, LOUIS

EVERETT (CAPT USN RET

'26), 3 1 A u g . ' 6 3 , U S N H , Behesda, M d .

KEATLEY, J O H N HANCOCK (RADM USN RET ' 2 9 ) , 19 Oct. ' 6 3 , U S N H , Bethesda, M d .

KIRK, ALAN GOODRICH ( A D M USN RET ' 0 9 ) , 15 Oct. ' 6 3 , Columbia Presb. M e d . C e n . , N e w Y o r k City.

LAIR, RODNEY BICKHAM (RADM ' 2 8 ) , 6 Oct. ' 6 3 , N o r f o l k , V a .

USN RET

METSCHL, J O H N JAMES (CDR USN ' 4 6 ) , 15 Oct. ' 6 3 , Beaufort S e a , Helicopter Accident.

OLD, FRANCIS P A X T O N ( V A D M USN RET ' 2 0 ) , 2 3 Sept. ' 6 3 , U S N H , G r e a t Lakes, I I I .

O'NEILL, D A V I D FERGUSON (MGEN USMC RET ' 2 7 ) , 2 7 Sept. ' 6 3 , H u n t s v i l l e , A l a .

PACE, LEO LEANDER (RADM USN RET ' 2 1 ) , 2 4 Sept. ' 6 3 , U S N H , P h i l a d e l p h i a , P a .

RICH, ALBERT THRUSTON (COL USA RET ' 0 1 ) , 25 A u g . ' 6 3 , M a i d e n , Mass.

ROBERT, W I L L I A M PIERRE (RADM CC USN RET ' 9 4 ) , 6 Sept. ' 6 3 , W h e a t o n , M d .

ROPER, J O H N WESLEY ( V A D M USN RET ' 1 9 ) , 8 Sept. ' 6 3 , U S N H , San D i e g o , Calif.

M A N O W N , EDWARD STELZNER (CAPT USN ' 3 8 ) , 3 Sept. ' 6 3 , U S N H , O a k l a n d , Calif.

RUBINS, JOSEPH RUSSELL (RADM USN RET

M A X S O N , MYREL LEROY (LTJG USN ' 6 0 ) , 3 M a y ' 6 3 , M a n i l a H b r . , H e l i . A . , USS YORKTOWN.

SMALL, JAMES ARNER, II (ENS USN ' 6 3 ) , 2 0

' 2 7 ) , 2 2 Sept. ' 6 2 , U S N H , A n n a p o l i s , M d .

Sept. ' 6 3 , Auto A . , P e n n s y l v a n i a .

McCLEAN, J O H N H O W A R D (CAPT USAF ' 5 3 ) , 16 A u g . ' 6 3 , M . A. A . , V i e t N a m .

STANDLEY, W I L L I A M HARRISON ( A D M USN

MCMILLAN, DOUTHEY GEAR (CAPT USN RET ' 2 6 ) , 10 July ' 6 3 , Paris, T e x .

WALKER, H O W A R D WHITESIDE ' 4 1 , 2 6 J u l y

HARVEY, W I L L I A M TAYLOR (LCDR USN ' 5 1 ) , 14 Oct. ' 6 3 , A. A . , M e d i t e r r a n e a n .

RET ' 9 5 ) , 25 Oct. ' 6 3 , San D i e g o , Calif.

'63, Michigan.

ZIBILICH, MICHAEL A N T H O N Y (LCDR USN ' 5 2 ) , 16 Sept. ' 6 3 , A. A., Luzon, Philippines.

92 Cdr. BENJAMIN B. McCORMICK, USN (Ret.), one of the oldest living alumni of the Academy, was welcomed aboard USS YOSEMITE ( A D - 1 9 ) on

13 August by RAdm. Benedict J. Semmes, Jr., Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force. U. S. Atlantic Fleet. Commander McCormick, 90, retired from active naval service on 30 June 1913, and resides on Wellington Ave., Newport, R. I. He was a luncheon guest of Admiral Semmes. Capt.

Dan C. McNeill, USN, SC, a close friend of Cdr. McCormick, and Force Supply Officer, made the introduction.

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CDR. B. B. McCORMICK '92 Is guest of RAdm. B. J. Semmes, ComCruDesLant, aboard flagship, USS YOSEMITE.

Sec'y, LCdr. John T. Bnrwell, USNR (Ret.) Millwood, Va.

ALBERT THURSTON RICH

A note received from EARLE COOK says that he had just read of the death of Col. ALBERT THURSTON RICH, USA (Ret.), at his home in Maiden, Mass., on 25 August. Earle sent flowers from "a classmate." A sister lives in Texas.

The following is quoted from a letter by Mary OLIVER: "Today is our great grandson's birthday—he is 8 years old. My son Robert and his wife Marion are coming for a weekend to visit me. On the 20th of this month (August) I'm going out to Bethesda to stay for a week with my sister-in-law Betty (Mrs. Smith Hempstone) —she got home from Europe several days ago."

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

Louise METCALF

The sad news of the death of Louise METCALF on 12 August came to me in a letter from Henrietta (Mrs. S. C.) ROWAN who was visiting her daughter in Coronado. A clipping from a San Diego newspaper reads as follows: N O V E M B E R

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"Mrs. Louise Metcalf, 76, widow of RAdm. MARTIN K. METCALF, USN (Ret.), who headed the routing and convoy section for the Chief of Naval Operations during World War II, died Monday in her home, 2038 Soledad Ave., La Jolla.

"Services (were held) in the La Jolla Mortuary, followed by private interment in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

"Mrs. Metcalf, a native of San Jose, lived in the county 17 years. She was a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and a member of St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.

"Adm. Metcalf, who served in 4 wars, died in February 1958. According to Morison's History of the U. S. Navy, Metcalf was instrumental in creating the interlocking convoy system that successfully bedeviled the German U-boat wolf packs. He was decorated by the British government for his contributions to their cause.

"Mrs. Metcalf is survived by a nephew."

Sec'y, VAdm. Alexander Sharp, USN (Ret.), 6306 Bannockburn Dr, Bethesda, Md. Cdr. HUGH ALLEN and Mrs. Allen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception on 20 October given in their honor by their children at their home, 1535 San Pasqual St., Pasadena, Calif. Hugh sent the following note: "Our daughter is the wife of Dr. Sheridan B. Mamasen, DMD, of San Marino, and our son, Gordon W. Allen, is from Pasadena. There are 6 grandchildren.

"We are both well and ready to try for another 50. Martha joins me in sending kindest regards to you and Cornelia."

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

HARRY L Y O N , JR.

On 31 May HARRY LYON, JR., a sailorman both by instinct and by inheritance from his naval officer father, died at the Veterans' Hospital in Togus, Maine. He left the Naval Academy without graduating and, after a short stay at Dartmouth College, went to sea in a sailing ship and became a master mariner while still in his 20's. He commanded a Navy transport in WW I, and also the steamer JAMES J. BLAINE.

Most spectacular of his achievements was in 1928 when he navigated the plane Southern Cross, piloted by Kingsford-Smith, in the 1st transPacific flight, although he had never been up in a plane before. The latter part of his life was spent at his home in Paris Hill, Me., where he is survived by his widow, Thelma.

Eve B o w k e r KIMBALL

Eve Bowker Kimball, widow of our classmate LUCIAN F. KIMBALL, died in the Coronado Hospital on 23 August after a prolonged illness.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. David Justice, widow of Dave Justice '22, and by 2 grandchildren.

Capt. JOHN M. "PAT" SCHELLING and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 22 September with a reception at the Naval Officers' Club on Treasure Island, San Francisco.

Assisting them was their son, Capt. Robert A. Schelling, USN, who with his wife and 2 daughters was enroute to become professor of naval science at the University of Washington. Present also was another son, Thomas, and daughter, Nancy, wife of Robert Dorfman. Both Thomas Schelling and Robert Dorfman are on the economics department staff of Harvard University.

Living on Hillgass Ave., Berkeley, Pat and his wife, the former Zelda M. Ayers, are both active in local affairs, and are apparendy setting a pace with which few of us could compete.

When our late classmate HARVEY McCORMACK was commander of a destroyer division on the Asiatic Station in 1923, they visited Siam.

Harvey and the Siamese prince became very chummy. As a token the prince presented Harvey with a very beautiful and valuable cigarette case.

His widow, Ethel C. McCormack, recently presented it to the U. S. Naval Academy Museum.

While in the Adirondacks around the end of August, your secretary found the fish somewhat non-cooperative, so leaving his son and grandson to carry on the batde, he drove over to Orwell, Vt., and visited KENT and Floride HEWITT who had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Sec'y, RAdm. Edward J . Foy, USN (Ret.) Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington 8, D. C. W I L L I A M H. DAGUE, JR.

"CRACKY" DAGUE, Navy's 1st All American (Walter Camp, 1907), who won 2 N stars in football and who was equally adept in baseball, passed away as the result of a heart attack in the Veterans' Hospital in Los Angeles on 27 August 1963 and was buried 3 days later in the Veterans Cemetery. Cracky was dear to every member of the Class of 1908 who will be joined in their grief by other classes and the Navy at large who cheered him so roundly in his day on the game fields of his alma mater. He played right end on the football team, as you remember, and who doesn't recall the picture of him running down the field on his heels always with or on the ball.?

"By cracky, Mr. Umpire, I didn't trip him—• honesdy." A real hero he was and the world's most modest one.

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Cracky resigned from the service 3 or 4 years after graduation but returned in the Reserve for World War I. At the close of the war he again returned to civil life where he was not successful and his health deteriorated. JACK EVERSON called his condition to the attention of Admiral Nimitz '05 then on duty in the Navy Department, who, I am told, arranged for his entry into the Veterans' Hospital in Los Angeles. Here he spent many years, first as a patient then as an employee. It was here that he formed a lasting friendship with George Patton Brown '02. The latter, after his retirement, lived near the hospital and was kindness itself to Cracky, visiting him, and enjoying with him on radio and then on television the Navy's successes in the sports so close to his heart. After I became class secretary I became accustomed to short notes from Dague, cheering Navy's successes and condoning losses in important games. I think the saddest day of his later life was that of the death of his friend Brown, and undoubtedly the happiest was the day last year when he received from the Athletic Association a Navy football blanket containing a large " N " with his name and 2 stars. He sent me air mail letters—always with stamped envelopes for reply—thanking me for bringing about this recognition of his long-ago prowess. Totally undeserved thanks, as I had taken no part in it, and told him so.

He was buried with full military honors. Present at the funeral were RAdm. M. R. (PI) PIERCE and Mrs. Pierce, and Capt. R. McC. BEANFIELD (RUFUS) representing the Class of 1908; Capt. A. C. Weigle, USN (Ret.), representing the Los Angeles Chapter of the Alumni Association; Mr. Samuel M. Dague, Cracky's brother; and a few other friends and representatives of his family. Floral pieces were sent by the Los Angeles Chapter and in the name of the Class of 1908.

had a short visit with the CUTTS. Cutts has been having considerable trouble with emphysema, which afflicts so many of our class, but is improving. It would make a long list if I were to name those I know who are similarly afflicted.

Skip says he has it and that his son-in-law who is a physician tells him that it is a very widespread ailment. He saw JAB PICKERING while at the Cutts' in New Hampshire and considered him the youngest looking and most active member of the class. You may be sure that the field was pretty well covered in our talks.

A welcome phone message from OSCAR SMITH in Virginia Beach reported the Smiths in good shape and headed for a vacation in the Virginia mountains. Oscar flattered the writer by asking him to give the details of the new pay bill, which was then and is still a mystery to said writer. Several other classmates have asked the same question but they couldn't have come to a poorer source much as I disliked to disappoint them. STITCHEY PAYNE is up and going around again, I'm glad to report, after quite a bad time with arthritis. Attended a fine dinner in his and Rye's honor the other day and found both of them prospering healthwise. Had a long talk with PAT DONAVIN a few days ago. Pat has been here and in Annapolis on personal business for a few days. He left for his new address: 2700 Heyden Road, Scottsdale, Ariz., and planned to see the Navy-SMU game in Dallas enroute. And the REG KAUFFMANs have moved to Washington, arriving about 1 October. They are living in The Greenbrier, 4301 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., permanently, I understand, except for plans to visit Florida for a couple of months in the winter.

Had a conversation with Reg as this is being written and he reports they are both much better after quite a period of not being so good. This applies also to the ROCKWELLs, and someone has just told me that DAVE DUCEY has left Bethesda Hospital all fixed up after minor surWUliam H. Dague, Jr., was born 28 October gery. Had lunch with RANS CLARK at the club 1885 in Fowler, Ind., and attended Fowler High a couple of weeks ago. Rans is fine and looks that way and still manages to keep busy. He told School and Wabash College (ex '06) before enterme he had seen JOHNNY LATHAM in New ing the Naval Academy. He and his 2 older York a few days before and Johnny had nothing brothers were members of Phi Gamma Delta at to complain of, although he complained just the Wabash. His brother Samuel of Washington, same I So it goes. I gready appreciated the thoughtD. C , and Los Angeles survives him. fulness of PI PIERCE and his attractive wife for Cracky often wrote me of the occasional visits attending the funeral of Cracky Dague. It haphe received from old friends and of Christmas greetings. His appreciation was touching. He was pened while we were off on a cruise and I didn't a real hero, and a gentle and modest one. The hear about it until afterward in a nice letter from RUFUS BEANFIELD. mold has been shattered; they don't make them anymore.

Another very sad death of interest to the class HOMECOMING HOOTENANNY was that of the youngest daughter of JULES and As has been our custom, the writer and his Eleanor JAMES which occurred at Cohasset, much better half attended the Homecoming footMass., on 31 August, following a short illness. ball game in the Navy-Marine Memorial Stadium Surviving are her husband. Brooks Brown, and this year. We have been remiss in not joining in 3 tiny children, the oldest only 4!4 years old. the "day before" jubilations for some years. I reInterment was at Cohasset. Both sympathy and fer to the cocktail party, the parade for old grads admiration of all her many friends go out to and the supper in the midshipmen's mess hall.

Eleanor who has practically commuted between Each year—for the past several—the class has Washington and Cohasset in her efforts to combeen ably represented by none other than our fort and reorganize the bereft young family. friend Helen PENN, to whom extravagant thanks!

This year, believe it or not, our representation was There has just come to my notice a column increased by exacdy one hundred percent and I from the Kittery-Eliot Star, a weekly newspaper congratulate all hands with a Well Done for this published in Kittery, Me., on the 1st anniversary accomplishment. Fact is that one JACK EARLE of the death of our classmate H. F. D. DAVIS, arrived in C.T. full of health and raring to join paying tribute to his service as industrial manager in the festivities, which he did, making up the of the Portsmouth Shipyard. I will quote only the handsome number of ttvo. Jack was also at the 1st paragraph: "May I say without fear of congame, as were the McKEEs. I saw no others. Jack tradiction that the greatest industrial manager was looking fine and this reminded me that a this shipyard ever had was none other than the friend recendy sent me a photograph of him, late Captain Henry F. D. Davis, USN." The class partially decked out in a bathing suit and making will appreciate this well-deserved statement. a very handsome figure of a young man of 79!

It was suggested that I arrange to have the masterRecendy I enjoyed having lunch at the Armypiece published in Shipmate with a boastful title, Navy Club with SKIP WALLING and his host but my better judgment forbade for fear of prehere for a few days, Henry Williams '98 (just us cipitating a rush of widows to Sarasota. So you young fellers). Skip looked and seemed well after will just have to suffer along without a glimpse a bout with pneumonia that laid him low last of the snapshot, taken possibly but not probably spring and prevented his attending the class without Jack knowing it. luncheon in June. The Wallings were enroute to their home in Key West after a visit to their The football game, as you already know, was grandchildren in Maine. In New England they a fine one. Navy's team and especially its quarterS H I P M A T E

back Roger Staubach were tremendous. You are aware that he could not have performed so well had it not been for a tremendous line. The "hootenanny" on the field measured up well to jet-age standards, what with all the noise in the midshipmen's stands; the bands; the loud (very loud) speakers; the enormous drum and bugle corps with their fine marching; and the props, such as the revolutionary war-clad smooth-bore gun crew which greeted each Navy accomplishment with a smoky salvo; the long canvas sign, lugged around and around by 4 forlorn-looking plebes (I hope), informing all and sundry of the surprising information that "THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR VICTORY"; and last but not nearly least of the doings, the antics, shall I say, of the many cheer leaders about half of whom to my thinking might be classed as "adult," so advanced in years they seemed as compared with the juveniles involved. You see the age limit has been extended. And how!

The now-popular recognition of civil rights was amply evident in the make-up of the brigade.

I sometimes ponder that if all the thought and training that go into all the above were distilled into a war plan for eliminating the Viet Cong, we could do that very thing in short order, especially if the cheering section went along with its new songs and cheers and its recapped old ones. I have much more on my mind about present-day doings, but you have been saved from my unloading it by arrival at the bottom of the page.

Sec'y, RAdm. Harold C. Train, USN (Ret.) 1 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, Md. ROBERT GRIMES COMAN It is with great sadness that I report that PLUG died suddenly at the Naval Hospital, Philadelphia on 29 Septemb>er. He had not been in good health for some time. Funeral services were held in the Fort Myer Chapel on 2 October with 6 classmates and 6 close friends acting as honorary pallbearers. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

He is survived by his widow Hazel (the former widow of Captain Frank E. Getting, R.A.N., who was commanding officer of HMAS CANBERRA and was lost in the sinking of that ship in the battle of Savo Island during the landing at Guadalcanal), whom he married in 1943; also his daughter, Susan Jennings Coman, and the children of his 1st marriage, Robert M. Coman of California and his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Morse of Chicago, and 5 grandchildren. His 1st wife, Mary McMeans Coman, died in 1941.

Plug came from the small town of Trempealeau, Wise. After graduation in 1909 he went to sea for his 2 years' cruise as a passed midshipman, receiving his commission as ensign in 1911. Early

Force, 1943, and then had command of Service Force Southwest Pacific, 1943-44, with headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, and was promoted to commodore. Just before he was retired for physical disability on 1 November 1946 he had command of all shipping in the Western Sea Frontier with headquarters in San Francisco.

He was awarded the Legion of Merit for outstanding performance of duty in command of the Service Force, Southwest Pacific, World War II. He had 7 other campaign medals.

(Secretary's Note: Plug and I were in the 7th company. Naval Academy, during plebe, youngster and 2nd class year, along with Hustvedt, Luther Welsh, Frenchy LeClair, Jimmie Doyle, Jimmie Rutter and Harry Gwynn. When he had command of the N E W MEXICO that ship was temporary flagship of the Commander Battle Force, U. S. Fleet when I was the Chief of Staff.

Plug was very popular among his fellow naval officers and all others with whom he came in contact.)

ALAN GOODRICH KIRK I deeply regret to report that ALAN died on 15 October 1963 in New York's Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center of a heart ailment. Funeral services were held in St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington, D. C , followed by burial, with full military honors, in Arlington National Cemetery.

He is survived by his widow, the former Lydia S. Chapin whom he married in 1918, a son, Roger, who is with the State Department in Moscow, 2 daughters, Mrs. John W. Appel (Marian) of Villanova, Pa., and Mrs. Peter O. A. Solbert (Deborah) of Washington, D. C , and 11 grandchildren. Alan and Lydia had maintained a home at One West 72nd St., New York 23, N. Y., for some time.

Alan was a native of Philadelphia, but was appointed to the Naval Academy from New Jersey.

After graduation in 1909 he served on various ships and shore stations. He was a member of the so-called "Gun Club" (Gunnery) and many of his duties both afloat and ashore were in that line. After World War I he was ordered as executive officer of the presidential yacht, MAYFLOWER, with additional duties as naval aide to the White House, during the last months of the Wilson administration and the 1st year of President Harding's. He assumed duties as naval attache to London in June 1939, just prior to the outbreak of World War II. He became Director of Naval Intelligence in 1941, but soon went to sea as Commander Destroyer Escorts, Adantic and Iceland, and then to Chief of Staff and Aide to the Commander

U. S. Naval Forces in Europe. He then became Commander U. S. Amphibious Force Atiantic and took part as Commander of the Sicilian landings in 1943 with great success (he had a total of a 500-ship landing force). He was in command of the U. S. Naval Forces, Normandy invasions (Omaha and Utah beaches).

He retired after nearly 41 years of active service on 1 March 1946 and then began a remarkable diplomatic service for a naval officer, serving 3 times as an ambassador. He was Ambassador to Belgium and Minister to Luxemburg and Chief U. S. Delegate United Nations (Commission to the Balkans (1947-48). He served as Ambassador to the Soviet Union (May 1949-February 1952).

When he came back to the United States he became chairman of the board of the Mercast (Corporation in 1953. He was also chairman of the (Committee for Liberation of the Russian Peoples and Psychological Strategy Board along with other interests.

Alan was awarded the Army and Navy Distinguished Service Medals and the Legion of Merit, and held other awards, both from our country and foreign nations.

In May 1962 he became Ambassador to the Republic of China, but on 27 April 1963, the President accepted his resignation for "medical reasons."

(Note: It is interesting that three 1909ers were consecutively Directors of Naval Intelligence from 1941 to 1943: Kirk, Wilkinson and Train.)

HOMECOMING 1909 attendance was very small; only JOHN and Esther ASHLEY, JIMMIE and Rie DOYLE and HAROLD and May TRAIN. CLASS Nine tember: Cauley,

LUNCHEON were present at the luncheon on 17 SepBenson, Braisted, Hustvedt, Maddox, McPiatt, Robertson, Train, Adm. Tarrant.

OLD PICTURE The editor of Shipmate received an interesting picture from Captain Roy C. Smith, III, USNR (USNA 1934), son of die late Roy Campbell Smith, Jr. (USNA 1910), which was turned over to me to put in the 1909 column since it had both 1909 and 1910 men. It was taken aboard the

USS

CONNECTICUT

and

consisted

of

the

junior officers of that ship.

Top row: L. to r.: B. V. Meade, Combs, W. A. Richardson, Flanigan, C. M. Cooke, Langworthy, all '10, and Saxer and Cavode Davis, both '09.

Bottom row: Northcutt '10, Piatt, Merrick, Bunkley, Rad Moses, Ridgely, all '09, and Chub ^^째^"

'lO-

HAROLD TRAIN

in his career he served in the COLORADO, GLACIER, PROMETHEUS, and commanded the destroyer TRUX-

TUN. During World War I he commanded the destroyers STRINGHAM and WICKES. After the war he was assigned to the transport PRINCE FRED-

ERICK WILHELM (taken from Germany) and had command of 5 destroyers, HAMILTON, FARQUHAR, TWIGGS, SLOAT and RENO. Later sea duties con-

sisted of Engineering Officer, NEVADA, Executive of submarine tender HOLLAND, Commander, Destroyer Division Ten, Executive Officer, PENNSYLVANIA, commanded repair ship VESTAL and the receiving ship, SAN FRANCISCO. Just before World War II he commanded the NEW MEXICO and continued that command during the early part of WW 11, during the Adantic Conference (1941) between President Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Later he was ordered as the prospective commanding officer of the LAFAYETTE (NORMANDY) which burned and

capsized at the dock in New York, just a few hours before he was to assume command. He commanded Transport Division Three in the African landing at Fedhala in 1942; Special Task Force Assault Transports in the South Pacific NOVEMBER,

1963

USS CONNECTICUT JO's 1910.

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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. FLANIGAN, RAdm. HOWARD A. The following is quoted from a recent letter from BALDY (VADM CA) POWNALL: "A word about Pat Flanigan and the aftermadi of his heart attack. We had a letter from him dated 20 August. The last time we saw him—in Switzerland—we had reason to worry about his recovery. The truth of the matter is that he did have a very severe attack. Now he is getting along all right. However, by doctor's orders he is restricted to a schedule and moderate routine.

The first outing after the sick spell is to attend the races in Paris this October. Pat takes a real interest in national affairs at Geneva. He believes our delegates should pay more attention to advice from the US Armed Forces. So do we.

"1910 affairs in San Diego area appear to be normal. Fanny SHERMAN is packing her bags for a journey East."

LUCKEL, Capt. FRANK. Nice note from the Skate. He and Gladys survived the 50th anniversary, and are appreciative of the many nice things said to and about them on that occasion.

MULNIX, Mr. ROBERT C. From the California City Sun of 15 August: "Senior Citizen has One-Man Show. Kern County should be quite proud of the fact that the U. S. Dept. of H&W has selected Robert C. Mulnix to be publicized throughout the nation as an example of what painting can mean to senior citizens. The director of the California City Art Festival has invited Bob to put on a one-man show while exhibiting his full camping equipment used to explore our beautiful deserts. He will paint a demonstration picture while here." Bob has promised your reporter some Kodacolors of his art.

SLOAN, MGen. JOHN E. Nice letter from Tod. He was attending the annual reunion of his 88th Infantry Division (The Blue Devils) when the kidding letter about the Kokomo Tod Sloan—his namesake—got to him. Tod kids pretty good. All 1910ers are urged to read: The Blue Devils in Italy—The History of the 88th Division in World II by John P. Delaney, and published 1947 by Infantry Journal Press, 1115 17th St., Washington 6, D. C. It is thrilling to read of the exploits of a distinguished classmate.

SMITH, Cdr. JOHN H. Virginia and Jack are moving back to the central part of Pennsylvania where they lived some 35 years ago. Their new address is: 614 Walnut St., HoUidaysburg, Pa. ALUMNI HOMECOMING This event for 1963 from which your reporter has just returned was the focal point of one of the most pleasant and nostalgic 3 weeks he can recall. A week in Washington and Annapolis, a week in New York, and a week just gadding about.

That Fanny (Mrs. TED) SHERMAN was present from the West Coast lent much lustre to the occasion. Dinner parties were given by the MOOREs and the Hustvedts '09. Maybe the highlight was a 1910 gathering for dinner at the A&N Club. Around the festive board were: Skipper and Margot Merrill, Charlie and Anna Louise Moore, Rom and Elma Moran, Carolyn Davidson, Edith Osmun, Katinka Ainsworth, Fanny Sherman and "ye host." Only POP and Irene GILLAM could not make it. She is still not up to such social affairs.

At Annapolis the usual fine official arrangements were evident: the dress parade, reception and dinner in the mess hall, the football game with W&M, the meeting with officials and the new CNO. We were joined by ELMER and Mildred LANGWORTHY and CLARKSON and Burton BRIGHT. It is noteworthy that 1910 was in the very senior grouping of classes.

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1913 was celebrating its 50th anniversary. We were surrounded by a big attendance of that class. Your reporter wondered what he had done to the plebes of our time to cause so many to remember him.

Then a very pleasant drive to New York with Fanny where she v/as delivered to her brother for a fall motor trip through New England; a call on RED and Nan REINICKE; and a lunch with AL L.\NPHIER in his sea-going upper 5th Avenue apartment.

All whose names are mentioned above seemed in the best of health and spirits. Long live 1910, USNA!

Sec'y, VAdm. R. M. Griffin, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington 8, D. C. JOHN HOLMES MAGRUDER JOHN HOLMES MAGRUDER, my roommate for 4 years at Annapolis and lifelong close friend, died at the Chelsea Naval Hospital, Boston, on 20 August. He had a distinguished naval career highlighted during the war by the acceptance of the Japanese surrender of the Bonin Islands in 1945. At that time he was a Commodore and Deputy Commander, Forward Area, Central Pacific, and Deputy Commander, Marianas. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for his performance in those posts.

His other naval assignments included executive officer of the MAYFLOWER, Naval Attache at The Hague, command of the destroyer BRECK, the survey vessel NOKOMIS and the cruiser AUGUSTA. He was also Assistant Commandant of the Fourth Naval District, Philadelphia, and Chief of Staff of the Caribbean Sea Frontier.

He retired in 1946 to devote more time to the family business of Magruder, Inc., of which he was chairman of the board. He was a member of the Metropolitan and Army and Navy Town Club of Washington, and tfie New York Yacht Club.

Dean Sayre of the Washington Cathedral conducted the funeral services at Arlington. Among the pallbearers were Johnny Hoover '07, and classmates Byrnes, Buder, Cygon, Foster, Griffin, Hill, Hinckley and Reynolds, and a distant relative, Mr. John Magruder, representing the Clan Magruder.

John is survived by his widow, Esther, of 226 Great Neck Road, Waterford, Conn., a son, LCol. John H., Ill, USMC, 2 daughters, Mrs. Agnes H. Phillips of London, England, and Mrs. Peter C. Brooks of Cambridge, Mass., a sister, Mrs. Guy Campbell of Washington, D. C , and 10 grandchildren.

Margaret and HARRY HILL celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 6 October in the same house in which their wedding reception was held 50 years ago. A member of the original wedding party, Mrs. Ames, was present for the occasion.

Relatives and friends assembled upon the invitation of the children, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Drake and Capt. and Mrs. John C. Hill, II (Betty and Jack with their spouses) at 201 Prince George St., Annapolis, from 5 to 7 p.m. Agnes and VINCE MEYER came from Richmond and RAdm. and Mrs. GEORGE S. BRYAN from near Scranton, Pa., to join the local classmates and friends.

The Maryland punch served was of the same recipe used 50 years previously. After a collation, champagne toasts were proposed and responded to, and the wedding cake cut with the traditional sword.

The anniversary was also the occasion to announce the engagement of the Hills' granddaughter, Marcia Rodman Hill, to 2nd Lt. Joseph Brandon Clancy, USMC, Naval Academy '63.

GLEN HOWELL, from Idaho, reported to the Bethesda Naval Hospital where it was discovered that his residual eye trouble was merely the effect

of sinus infection and would not require hospitalization.

Glen and MOSE BROWN from Philadelphia, both looking very well, attended the William and Mary football game in Annapolis. Seen there were local classmates Hill, Hinckley, Byrnes, Chandler and Griffin. It was a good game in spite of a one-sided score due to the courage of the W&M team that never gave up.

Carra and GEORGE LOWRY are back from a 4-month tour of Europe, having spent most of the time in Switzerland where their daughter Ann and 4 grandchildren are living in Lausanne.

Their son Ritchie and his family will come to live in Washington early next year, as he has accepted a position of senior research scientist in nearby Maryland and is to be an associate professor at American University.

JACK THOM reports that travel by the Thorn family is very much restricted due to Nate's health. They are busy building a new house to replace their former ranch home (707 Ranch, Buffalo, Wyo.) which was badly damaged by a flood in June. Nate, it will be remembered, is JOE NIELSON's sister.

FRED and Beatrice HATCH left Winchester, Mass., earlier than usual this year and are now at 3128 Fairmont Ave., Tucson, Ariz., where they wintered last year. They expect to visit Fred's brother in (Coronado during the Christmas holidays and to get the 1911 friends together while there.

Fred reports that BILLY HICKS was in Manchester, Mass., in September visiting his daughter and son-in-law, LCdr. E. J. Casey, Jr. Billy attended the September meeting of the Boston Alumni Association where Fred and MONK ROOD enjoyed seeing him.

Dorothy RICHARDS was in Washington during September to sell her apartment and to obtain a check-up at Bethesda. She left to visit her daughter Jackie, Mrs. Edv/ard Anholt, 500 Amalfi Drive, Santa Monica, Calif.

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Sec'y, Como. R. S. Wentworth, USN (Ret.) P. O. Box 803, Annapolis, Md.

HOWARD HARRISON GOOD HEINE GOOD died at the Naval Hospital at Bethesda on Monday, 12 August. He was 75 years old. Heine was born in Warren, Ind., and during his long and successful career he served

in

the

ILLINOIS,

NEBRASKA,

REID,

TRUXTUN,

LOUISVILLE, N E W ORLEANS and CruDiv Five. He

was under overhaul at Pearl Harbor, and he took part in the batdes of the Coral Sea, Midway and Santa Cruz.

In 1945 he married Margaret (Coffee of Lynchburg, Va., who lives at 3309 St. Andrews Way, Seatde, Wash. Besides his widow he is survived by a son, Edward, of Salt Lake City, a sister, Mrs. James Meyer of Warren, and a brother, Charles, of Rochester, Ind. The class extends its sincere condolences to Peggy and the family. Peggy has asked me to thank the class for the flowers we sent to Heine's funeral.

GEORGE WHITESIDE George Whiteside '38 writes that his father, our GEORGE, passed away on 20 July while watching the Cardinals play baseball. George '12 was buried in Carrollton, his home town. He is survived by his widow, Nellie J. Whiteside, 2 sisters and his son, George A., RAdm. USN (Ret.).

The sympathy of the class is extended to Nellie and her family. George was a fine officer and a good citizen.

The annual Homecoming weekend has come and gone. It was a great success. The cocktail party and dinner on Friday evening was the scene of the reunion of many old friends, shipmates SHIPMATE

and classmates. Our class has many such friendships and, in addition, friends among our children's service connections. The dinner was excellent. On Saturday many old grads attended the game who were not present at the Friday night festivities. A number of classes held reunions, including 1913 who celebrated their 50th anniversary. Our class was represented at the dinner

by Red Pace, the Delaneys, Weems, Wentworths, Lavenders, Forts, Louise Bagby, Margaret Hall and the Masons.

Many members of our class will mourn the death of Mrs. Long, Peggy LAVENDER'S mother.

She died in her sleep on 5 October. She would have been 101 years young on 19 October, and she retained her charm and bright intellect to the end. Mrs. Long was buried at Williamsport, Pa. Our deep sympathy goes out to Peg and Bob— they were fortunate to have her for so long.

JOHN and Barbara FALGE spent 3 weeks in Japan and returned home the end of October.

LOUIE DENFELD and Admiral HOUSER were commended by the Board of Retired Officers Association "for their leadership in presenting the views of the membership of the association to the Executive and Legislative branches of the gcvernment, in connection with the pay recomputing provision contained in the military pay act of 1963." The class sends Louie its sincere thanks for his interest and work which has benefited every retired officer.

We are sorry to hear that Helen Morrissey broke her arm. We hope she has regained full use of it by now.

CHARLIE MASON writes that TED NICKINSON has a large picture of our color girl. Does anyone want to dream.'

STITCHIE and Mary PAYNE celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on 14 August with a Chinese dinner party in the Officers' Club, Treasure Island. The table decorations were from the Payne collection of oriental objects such as Temple dogs, Torii gates, etc. The dinner was prepared

by Chinese chefs and included a wedding cake with a Buddha on top. Mary cut the cake with Sdtchie's Navy sword, the same she used at their wedding in 1912. The naval guests included Russell and Ramona Ryan '10, Mike and Brenda Cheek '11, John and Barbara Falge and Ted and Inez Ruddock '14.

TIP TIPSDALE writes diat his son, Mahlon S., Jr., died suddenly on 25 August at the Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara of embolism of the lung. We all sent Tip our heartfelt sympathy.

HANS ERTZ is going to Vandenberg Air Base for a physical. Mary FALGE is a guest of John's brother Bob at the Pere Marquette Rod and Gun Club. She will return to Milwaukee to spend the last 4 days of the State Fair with BILL and Jessie MASTERSON. With the kind permission of the class secretary Shipmate publishes in these class notes the accompanying photograph of a USS FLORIDA baseball team, not because it shows members of the Class of 1912, but for no other reason except that it is a good picture and it is FLORIDA'S 1912 team. Seated from left to right: Assistant Surgeon Raison, Lt. Roger Williams '01, Ensigns James McD. Cresap, George M. Lowry and Frederick L. Riefkohl (front), all "11 and 2nd Lt. Faquo, USMC (rear). Standing: LCdr. Walter G. Roper '98, Lt. (jg) J. S. Evans '07, Ens. Delavan B. Downer '11, Lt. Leigh Noyes '06, Ensigns Norman R. VanderVeer and Leland Jordan, Jr., both '08, Ens. John Holmes Magruder, Jr. '11 and Lt. (jg) Newton Harris White, Jr. '07.

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by Wheian First row: Buck Jones, O'Neal, Hudson, Dudley, Abbott, Ruble, Dillingham, DuBose, Class President, Davis, Vice President, Gray, Thebaud, Brownell, Henderson, Hoffman, Cassard and Woodside; Second row: Grayson, Rodes, Robinson, Ard, Hunt, Helmick, Todd, Venable, Dale, Hill, Shine, Quinlan, Jakey Lee, Searles, Hazeltine and Hatch; Third row: Miller, Leighton, Jupp, Eddins, Haord, Tisdale, Doc Lee, Jenkin, Clarkson, Reiniger, White, Clarke, Hall and Sleeper.

Our September D, C. luncheon on Friday 13 was combined with USMA 1913. Those present were: LGen. W. C. Crittenberger, MGen. H. C. Davidson and Col. W. C. Foote, USMA '13, and our Abbott, Davis, Hall, Helmick, Doug Jones, Lee, Shine from Annapolis and Sleeper. These joint luncheons are most enjoyable. I am informed

by MGen. Davidson, who has just been elected president and treasurer of his class, that they have adopted our class and any of our classmates will be welcome at their luncheons when they are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at the Army & Navy Club in D. C. I also am told that Cooper Foote was elected a vice president of the Graduates Association of West Point. He is also responsible for writing his class news for their quarterly publication which is similar to our Shipmate.

Contributions to our class fund since last reported have been received from Cassard, Clarkson, Crisp, Dillingham, Gray, J. D. Jones, Leighton, Loynachan, Miller, Mrs. P. P. Powell, O'Neal, Robinson, Seibert, Shine, Sleeper, Thebaud, Timberlake, Tisdale and Todd. Thanks, classmates, from 1913.

See more news under report from committee for our 50th reunion. Thanks for my new tide.

My best to you all.

PAUL

Photo by Witelan ADM. LAURENCE T. DUBOSE, President of the Class of 1913, accepts 50-year testimonial from RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY R E U N I O N , H O M E C O M I N G WEEKEND Report of 5 0 t h Reunion C o m m i t t e e

From letters, telegrams, phone calls and personal contacts we hope and believe you all were glad you came. Present were 46 classmates, 37 wives, 11 widows, 1 daughter, 3 sisters of classmates and one brother and his wife and 2 teenage grandchildren—102 in all.

To quote from just one letter received after classmates had returned home: "I must confess that when the immediate plans had to be made for the somewhat complicated travel to Carvel Hall and remrn, I was not a litde dismayed and almost wished I had not signed up to go.

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

50TH REUNION

In the photo, taken at Carvel Hall, are 46 members of the Class of 1913 who gathered together at Homecoming, 26-29 September 1963, to celebrate their 50th Reunion.

N O V E M B E R ,

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USS FLORIDA baseball team 1912.

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CLASS OF 1913 and their ladies assembled for the 50th reunion.

But from the instant we walked through the door at Carvel and were so happily and affectionately greeted by classmates I had not seen—in 2 cases, at least over 50 years—I thanked the Lord that we were there."

However, your committee wants you all to know that whatever success we had could not possibly have been accomplished if it were not for the willing cooperation and generous help we always received from various Academy departments and groups in Annapolis. We, the committee, and we believe all classsmates owe heartfelt thanks and appreciation for helping us to have a "GRAND 50th" to all those listed below: RAdm. C. C. Kirkpatrick, Superintendent, USNA, Capt. J. T. Straker and their office staff; Capt. C. S. Minter, Jr., Commandant; his assistant, Lt. T. Umsted, and Midn. C. A. Pinney '64; The Navy Athletic Association, especially G. R. Deininger, Treasurer, and W. E. Gantt; The brigade of midshipmen, who gave us such a warm and hearty welcome in the mess hall; The Alumni Association, especially RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald and his assistant, Mrs. Parker Fairlamb. The beautifully engrossed 50-year testimonials are appreciated by every member of the class; Mr. J. S. Kelsner, Manager, Mrs. C. Elgin, Reservation Manager, and to all staff and personnel of Carvel Hall.

Classmates started arriving at Carvel on Tuesday the 24th and some stayed until the following Monday. We registered everyone in the Queen Anne Room which was reserved as a gathering place for the class. Everyone signed our reunion album, which has been used for all our reunions since the 35th, and all received dope sheets for the Homecoming weekend.

On Thursday the 26th we had cocktails in the Maryland Room, Carvel Hall, and each of the ladies was given a corsage from the class. At 7:30 we all moved to the Severn Room for our pictures, and then broke up—the classmates to go to the Maryland Room for dinner and a business meeting, and the others to the Chesapeake Room for a dinner.

At our class meeting, president DUBY DUBOSE asked us to stand for 1 minute in memory of those who have gone before, and then read a beautiful poem to the 50th reunion by our own ROBBIE ROBINSON. Also, PAUL SLEEPER was elected executive vice president of the class in recognition of his many years of faithful and arduous work for the class.

One of our big thrills came the next day when all classmates mustered on the main steps of Ban36

croft Hall at the midshipmen's lunch formation.

We were warmly received there by the Commandant, Capt. Minter, and his assistant, Lt. Umsted. Midshipman Pinney escorted us to the mess hall, showing us on the way some of the new midshipmen's rooms and improvements to Bancroft. We sat at a group of tables near the staff table, and when it was announced that the Class of '13 was having its 50th reunion lunch with them, the brigade gave a rousing cheer of welcome. It really stirred us all.

While the class was at lunch the ladies had a delicious luncheon in the Chesapeake Room and had a chance to renew old acquaintances and to make new ones.

Later in the afternoon we all went to Worden Field (Oklahoma Field to you) for the dress parade of more than 4,000 midshipmen. We sat in a section marked with a golden 50, and enjoyed the precision of the drill of the brigade, with a background of colorful sailboats on the Severn, and the beautiful green hills beyond.

At 7:00 that evening we all went to Dahlgren Hall (the old Armory) for the alumni cocktail party, and later to dinner in the mess hall. This gave us a chance to see old friends in other classes. At the dinner the Superintendent, Admiral Kirkpatrick, the brother of our BOB KIRKPATRICK, came to our tables and honored us with a special welcome. After dinner there was dancing in Dahlgren Hall and open house at Alumni House, but most of us were ready to call it a day.

Saturday morning many of '13 attended the official Alumni Assembly. Just before noon we met in the Maryland Room for a buffet lunch, and all the ladies were given a large yellow 'mum football corsage, with navy blue ribbon. We went to the William and Mary game in buses and sat in a special '13 section. The game was great fron the Navy standpoint—we have a really fine team.

Go for Five!

That evening we had cocktails and dinner in the Maryland Room, a poem was read to "The Men of 1913" by Mrs. Ollie Hoffman and WOODY WOODSIDE gave a deeply sentimental toast which was appreciated by all. We asked Marcellus, head porter and bell captain of Carvel to say a few words, as he started to work at Carvel in 1913, and is now known as The Admiral of Carvel Hall. One of our ladies gave him her football corsage for his wife. We enjoyed his memories of many years, and he seemed to feel that we both had a grand 50th celebration.

Many of '13 attended Chapel Sunday morning, in spite of the rain. We sat in a special section, and were given a warm welcome from the pulpit.

After Chapel and lunch our 50th reunion was over. It was time to say "Goodby," "Au Revoir," "Til we meet again"! !

t-noiu oy t^ Helan

Your committee did work hard for 3 years to plan for you all to have a good time and to be glad that you came. We hope you all enjoyed yourselves and the chance to renew close friendships which began many years ago, and to make new ones. If you did, your committee is happy and v/ell paid.

We do hope you had a safe and pleasant journey home.

'Til we meet again, 1913's Golden Anniversary Reunion Committee HELMICK, JUPP, SLEEPER

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Maury, USN (Ret.) 208 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.), 10231 Vivera Dr. La Mesa, Calif.

Those present for this year's Alumni Homecoming weekend activities on Friday, 27 September, were the McGuigans, Maurys, Palmers, Perrys, Johnny Hale and Dutch Spanagel. Lucy Hale and Peggy Spanagel were unable to attend due to slight ailments. Also present were the following widows: Jane Doyle, Liz Jalbert, Miriam Slingluff and Anne Wilson. A merry time was had by all.

Those on hand at the football game the following day with William and Mary were those mentioned above and also the REDMANs and CALVERT CAREY. After the football game the MAURYs held a fairly small at home KT party which was attended by the 'Hers and a few others.

Bad news for some can be good news for others.

Jane DOYLE has changed her former plans to setde on the West Coast and is now happily located in Washington, D. C. Her permanent address is 2800 Woodley Rd., N.W. Our class fund has recendy been further increased by generous checks from DEAC HANS and BILL RABE. Am glad to say that our treasury now has sufficient funds to last for quite some time.

I will close by quoting one of the lines in our class song: TO OLD FOURTEEN ONCE MORE. BOB

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

The KINNEs spent part of the summer at Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and were most enthusiastic about the northwest. From there they were going to take S H I P M A T E

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through the Inland Passage. Kay has indicated some resolution to be a better correspondent but then backs off by telling me how good ARCH HOWARD is at reporting the doings of the La Jolla area.

The GRAN.A.TS made a trip to New England and as far north as New Brunswick. Heavy fog and rain deterred them from Nova Scotia. In Newport on their return they saw RAFE who took them to the final tennis matches at the Casino and to the Clambake Club where Rafe has been re-elected president.

Before his death R.\LPH KIELY had been a teacher at the Westchester (Community College of Valhalla, N . Y. Recendy the alumni association of the college held a dedication ceremony in his honor.

By the SKEETER WOTHERSPOON grapevine I hear that N A T and Julie PIGMAN made a "dude" trip to Yellowstone Park this summer.

They traveled by Northern Pacific and bus with no driving problems. Nat says they enjoyed the lazy way of doing it.

The E.-\STONs spent the summer at their home, Killdeer Point, China Lake, Me., and expect to visit dbeir son Roger and his family in England before returning to Florida.

Received a splendid letter about our 50th reunion from Midshipman ROCKWELL which will be quoted in the next bulletin and is practically a complete plan for us—many thanks, STT^VE. It was a great pleasure to see the Wotherspoons at the old family home in Jamestown and view the spot where the old MASSY anchored in 1912 on our youngster cruise. Margaret carries on gallandy and Skeeter is quite well.

I saw JULIUS CAESAR DELPINA at Bethesda recendy. Fortunately his problem was only a minor eye matter.

RIP

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

San Diego 3, Calif.

ARNOLD HANNINGTON BATEMAN It is with deep sadness that we report the death of our "GLOOM," as he was so affectionately known by his classmates, on 17 September 1963 at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, (Calif. He had gone there in July for a check-up which resulted in the finding of an ulcer and subsequent operation. He appeared to recover normally and was discharged. Early in August his condition worsened and he returned to the hospital. He was again operated on. He never recovered, gradually growing weaker as the days passed until the end came. Services were held in San Clemente and graveside services at Fort Rosecrans. His classmates in the area, members of the SD '16-'17ers and friends attended.

In 1947 the Batemans came to San Clemente and became prominent in that community. Gloom accepted presidency of the Chamber of (Commerce, doing a highly creditable job of it that will long be remembered. He organized and was the 1st president of the San Clemente Golf Club and later served as its secretary-treasurer until his death. He served as trustee for the city on the O'ange (County Mosquito Abatement District handling the city's interests. With his capable wife, Di, he spark-plugged the local litde theatre group.

The City Council and the Chamber of Commerce attended his funeral in a body; the council passed a resolution expressing sorrow and extending condolences to his family on his untimely death.

Besides his widow, Marion Di, his son William and 4 sisters, Rachel, Stella, Margaret and Winifred, survive.

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Our heartfelt sympathy to them. He will be sorely missed—a quiet, efficient, faithful friend who always worked to help others.

BOBBY BOURNE was in Washington recendy and had luncheon with MICK CARNEY, EARNY EARNHARDT and PETE MERWIN, and the 50th reunion was one of the topics discussed. This reunion should be the greatest we have ever had and we know all of the class are looking forward to it.

The CHAPLINEs are in the East by now—^my last letter stated that they were starting out soon.

We all missed GEORGE and Allene at the Homecoming.

Homecoming was a gala affair this year; more people attended in all classes than heretofore.

JOHNNY CARSON and his new bride were welcomed and enjoyed by everyone. This southern lady is a treat to look upon as well as to talk with. Homecoming is one time we enjoy seeing not only classmates but other classes that we do not get to see but once a year.

1916 had a nice turnout: Berkeys, Carneys, Carsons, T. V. Coopers, J. K. Davises, Earnhardts, Hoovers, Kitts, Merwins, Twinings, Sybil Moon, Jim Steeles and your truly.

WEST COAST ACTIVITIES BUNNY COCHRANE Since the August report our colorful area has hit the headlines; in case you missed it, we repeat: first, the rain came, and though never abundant, that is unheard of in September; over 2 inches was recorded at Lindberg Field, and that flabbergasted the weather prophets. Then on the heels of that deluge a Santa Ana blew down on us and sent the mercury soaring. For 5 days it stayed above 95 degrees in the San Diego area, establishing a new high of 111 degrees at Lindberg Field.

Despite all that, 24 of the faithful sloshed into the Admiral Kidd Club on die 19di for die SD '16-'17er luncheon. The feamre attraction was a real surprise with 2 of our regulars, who have been absent on the binnacle list far too long, aboard—DUKE CARRINGTON and PHIL WARREN. Both were real perky and did not show any of the effects of the rough ordeal they had fought through.

Their arrival kicked off a real celebration with all else, even those prelims, taking a back seat. It was wonderful to have them back with us and we .'^incerely hope they will stay away from That List from now on. Don Curtis '18 was slated to be one of our guests but unfortunately had to miss it. Hope to have him with us in the near future.

Cy Perkins, also '18, made it and we enjoyed having him very much. GEORGE CHAPLINE brought in a flock of clippings re the Navy football team sent to him by NINO GREGORY which were enjoyed. We out here read a lot about the Trojans, Bruins and other West Coast teams but not too much about the Navy. All hands appreciated Nino's kindness.

Several of our expectant travelers announced impending sailings: Mary and IKE BENNETT, having been informed that space was available on a transport are sailing for the orient ETR in January; Tiz and JOHN BARTHOLDI are sailing for Hawaii, ETR January—they expect to join up witii die CHARLIE WEITZELs in Honolulu; Allene and GEORGE CHAPLINE, having conditioned the family jalopy, are heading across the continent. East Coast bound, where they intend to take in Navy football games along with a visit to Nino Gregory in Annapolis. Their ETR is January in time to make the 1964 kickoff luncheon of the SD '16-'17ers slated for 16 January at the North Island O Club.

The news of the passing of Gloom Bateman just 2 days before this luncheon cast sadness over the affair. He was one of the original in this group, driving with Di 65 miles each way to attend our functions. In keeping with his wishes, the luncheon was not cancelled. We were also sorry to learn of the passing of John Brown;

"Babe" was an inspiration to all of us. Our belated condolences to his widow, Nel, and his family.

May our next report bring more pleasant tidings—hasta luego, amigos.

MICK CARNEY writes that he and Grace drove up to New England and Canada during August but didn't see any '16ers. They had a nice visit with Jake Fitch at his Damariscotta River home, refreshments in Fred Richards' lovely home in the same area and spent 5 days reminiscing. Mick adds, "Grace and I have a grandson living with us this year until he graduates from school at St. Stephen's, Alexandria. It's been a long rime since we had a teenage influence around the house, but old folks and youngster seem to be mutually adjusting."

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

ROLLIN VAN ALSTYNE FAILING It is with profoundest regret that ROLLO's passing is reported. It occurred at his residence in North Miami on 1 September. He had not been ill and was counting on coming to Homecoming this year. Services were conducted in Miami and committal rites in Arlington on 4 September.

Those of his class attending were: Austin, Brady, Calhoun, Gregory, Headlee, Kelly, Noble, Small, Spencer and Stone. Also Peg Brady and Rosa Hanafee. Walt sent flowers from the class. Esther wrote a very sweet letter to the class thanking us for the flowers and the turnout of classmates.

Rollo was probably our best football player (he faced Army 3 times) and was certainly a well-liked and very much respected classmate.

We shall miss him very much as he always lent something to any gathering. He was fun. The sympathy of the class has been extended to Esther.

May our Rollo rest in peace.

THOMAS BOYLE GALE It is with great sadness that TUBBY's passing is reported. It occurred on 6 October in Bethesda.

Burial was in Arlington at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 9 October. In looking back over our half century it seems that Tubby was just about everyone's favorite classmate. Too light for varsity, he starred on class football and basketball teams. In failing health for some time, he got around as much as he could to all class affairs. A finer man never walked. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Faith.

Representing the class were Austin, Calhoun, Doughty, Hanafee, Headlee, Heffernan, Hoeffel, Jenkins, Noble, Spencer and Worden. We are grieved that his long brave fight was to no avail.

We bid him an affectionate farewell; he was one of our best and we shall miss him sorely.

Jean MORAN It is with great regret that the passing of MIKE'S widow, Jean, is reported. It occurred on 25 September in Stockton, Calif. She was buried in Cypress Lawn. The information was thoughtfully sent in by Eric Zemke '13.

The 15 August luncheon of '16-'17 at the Army-Navy Club was attended by Austin, Brady, Gregory and Merwin. There were no casualties and a good time was had by all the worthies.

ROGERS—CHIPPO reports that his daughter Mary was married to Jimmy Hoog, son of J. H .

Hogg '27, in August. Chippo says it was an orderly affair followed by a reception for 300 gut'ts at home.

DAVIS—WARD: Chippo says that Ward was in Coronado in August and had a blood clot on his eye which is to be operated on. Think nothing of it. Ward, this class historian had the same situation 33 years ago and can still see a drink at 500 yards (or smell it).

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McKEE, ANDY—dropped in on the Rogers recendy and was delighted with his reception (Chippo's account). No refutation by Andy—yet.

WALLIN—SWEDE says diat he and Betty were in New York for the wedding of Homer Jr. (USNA 1955). Imagine! But if one has versatile classmates he is bound to have some with young children. Homer got to Philadelphia this summer but did not venture farther.

Hunter C. Nelson, USA, and Mrs. Nelson. She survives, as do their daughter, Mrs. Sidney Russell, a grandson and a granddaughter. Hazel and Margie send their heartfelt thanks to the class for its flowers and expressions of sympathy.

Hazel also writes: "I am so grateful that we had the happy reunion with so many of you in May. . . . John and I loved every minute of it." She forwards a favorite picture of John taken while he

HOMECOMING The following were in Annapolis for Homecoming and/or at 248 after the William and Mary game: Brady, Calhoun, Collins, Davis, Doughty, Gregory, Harvey, Headlee, Kelly, Noble, Small and Worden. Also Elise Skylstead. A good time was had by all and it was great fun. Of course, the wives were also at the events.

John is also survived by 3 brodiers, MGen. Harry McK. Roper, USA, of Washington, Daniel C , Jr., of New Orleans and James H. of Los Angeles, and by 2 sisters, Mrs. David R. Coker of Hartsville, S. C , and Mrs. Frank Bohn of Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.

commanded the WISCONSIN.

JACK

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Sec'y, RAdm. E. E. Duvall, USN (Ret.) Apt. 755-B, The Westchester Washington 16, D. C.

HENRY E. THORNHILL It was such a happy occasion to have RAdm. HENRY E. "REGGIE" THORNHILL widi us at our 45th reunion in 1962, but now it is our sad duty to report that he suffered a stroke and died suddenly at his home, 611 10th St., Coronado, on 14 August. He is survived by his widow, Lily; a son, Capt. Henry E. Thornhill, Jr., USN, and 3 grandchildren.

Reggie, born in Deatsville, Ala., served in WW I in the cruiser BALTIMORE in the North Sea; in WW II he was Exec of the cruiser SAN FRANCISCO when Pearl Harbor was bombed. Later he commanded an amphibious force division during early South Pacific batdes. In the course of his distinguished career he also commanded 2 destroyers and 2 submarines.

Adm. Thornhill was laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in the same plot as his son David who was killed in the explosion on board the carrier BENNINGTON in 1954. Adm. Workman, former Chief of Chaplains, conducted graveside services. The following were honorary pallbearers: Sprague, W. O. Bailey, Perkins and Curtis '18; Cochrane '16; Kiland '17; Beatty and Quarton '22; and Wilbourne '30. As Don Curtis wrote: "We have lost one of the best loved and respected members of our class."

Esther B. SMITH Esther B. Smith, wife of Capt. HAYDEN H. SMITH, USN (Ret.), died on 2 June 1963 after an illness of 2 years. Besides her husband, she leaves 2 sons, Hayden H., Jr., of Okinawa and James D. of Rockville. Conn., and 4 grandchildren. Needless to say, we were very sorry to hear this sad news which was made known to us in September and we have written to Smithy expressing our sympathy. His address is 176 Laurel Rd., West Springfield, Mass., should others also wish to write.

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

JOHN WESLEY ROPER '19 lost one of its ablest and best-liked members on 7 September through the death of JOHN ROPER in the San Diego Naval Hospital from a heart attack. Services were held on 12 September in (Coronado's Christ Episcopal Church of which John was a vestryman. Interment with full military honors followed in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego.

After graduation John joined the transport LOUISVILLE, and then the destroyer ROE, based in Brest, France. A 5-year tour in the batdeship FLORTOA was followed by 2 years as officer in charge of Washington Navy Yard's Fire Control School. After 2 years in the CALIFORNIA John 38

JOHN WESLEY ROPER '19 took the junior course at the War College and later was aide to its president, RAdm. J. R. P. Pringle. When the latter became ComBatDiv 3, then (ComBatShips, John continued as his aide.

In 1932-33 when VAdm. D. F. Sellers held diis post, John v/as his flag lieutenant also.

In 1933-35 he was in die Office of CNO. Then for a year he commanded the destroyer UPSHUR. From May 1936 to January 1938, he was flag lieutenant to Adm. A. J. Hepburn, (Commanderin-Chief, U. S. Fleet. Until December 1940 John was an instructor and executive officer of ordnance and gunnery at the Naval Academy. As executive officer of the heavy cruiser CHICAGO, a unit of the Anzac Force, he participated in the May 1942 batde of the Coral Sea and carrier operations in the South Pacific. John was operations officer on the staffs of VAdm. R. L. Ghormley and Adm. W. F. Halsey, Jr., until January 1943. This service brought him a commendation from Admiral Nimitz for his work during the Guadalcanal campaign. He was promoted to captain in October 1942.

From February 1943 to June 1944 he was assistant director, the director of officer personnel in the Bureau of Personnel. During the succeeding 6 months he was aide to Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal and accompanied him during the invasion of Southern France in August 1944.

Command of the batdeship WISCONSIN during campaigns against Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the Japanese home islands brought him a Legion of Merit.

Promoted to rear admiral 18 December 1945, he took command of BatDiv One. In June 1946 he went to the Seventh Fleet as ComPhibGroup Three. Detached at Tsingtao, China, in November 1946 he became assistant then Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. In 1949 he became Chief of Naval Personnel. John's last active duty was as Commandant, U t h Naval District, with headquarters in San Diego.

After his retirement physically, 1 May 1953, he and Hazel continued to live in Coronado. A wonderful letter in its fournal's 12 September edition written by a former reserve officer, Mr. Robin Goodenough, characterizes him as "one of the most warmhearted, kindly men we have ever known" and cites his "joy of service to the community." Noteworthy too is the sentence: "It is appropriate that the last public accolade given him was the award of 'Goodwill Man of the Year.' " Born in North Carolina, John was a son of the late Daniel C. Roper, former Secretary of Commerce, and Mrs. Lou McKenzie Roper. On 15 September 1931 in Los Angeles he married Miss Hazel Nelson, daughter of the late Col.

Irene Hunt ADAMS Irene ADAMS died of a heart attack on 7 October in the family apartment in Washington, D. C. Poor Irene had had no indications of a heart condition and the end came suddenly.

Beany had left the apartment moments before and returned shordy to find her stricken. A native of New York City, she was active in church, civic and charitable affairs. After she and our Dr. Arthur were married there, 14 April 1956, she continued these interests in Washington, D. C. She accompanied Beany on 2 extensive educational surveys in Africa while he was president of the American Council on Education. Upon retirement when he became president of the Salzburg Seminar of American Studies, they alternated between Europe and the United States. Using a portable soundscriber, her warm and keenly perceptive observations on their travels were later transcribed for her family and close friends. It was always a joy to receive a copy.

Irene was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Georgetown, of which Dr. Adams was a vestryman. The services were conducted there by the Rector, their friend Dr. John R. Anschutz, at 2 p.m. on 10 October. The many friends who attended attested to the high regard and affection in which she was held.

In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Donald H. Smith of (Corona del Mar, Calif., a daughter, Mrs. B. E. Smyth of Bethlehem, Pa., and 5 grandchildren. We extend our deep sympathy to them all. The class and many classmates have made contributions to her favorite charity, the Stewart Children's Trust, c/o J. H. Meyers, Munsey Building, Washington, D. C. HOMECOMING A well-nigh perfect September weekend brought a goodly contingent of '19ers to Annapolis for Homecoming. They occupied 3 tables in the Mess Hall on Friday night. And on Saturday we celebrated the 28-0 win over William and Mary with a most enjoyable "at home" at 213 King George St. given joindy by Nell STEVENS and die VAL SCHAEFFERs. On Sunday after Chapel Dulany and I had the pleasure of seeing a number at 34 Randall St. Sighted at some or all of the events were: Eleanor Ansel, Miriam Bryant, the Bill Callaghans and the Yen Coneys; Maud Crichton, the Demmy Demarests, and the George Dyers; the Carl Finks, Don Kings, Virginia Kincaid, Elizabeth Metzel and the Walton Reads; Harry and Betsy Rochester, Sammy and Erica Samouce, Grace and Val Schaeffer and Tex and Fay Setde; Al Staudt, Nell Stevens, Bill and Phyllis Tarbutton, Ray and Mabel Thurber; Bob and Adelaide Waldron, Amy and Franz Willenbucher and Tom and Ransom Wynkoop.

BOB WALDRON arrived eariy from Riverside, Ont. to attend the fall meeting of the Alumni Association. He is the trustee who represents the Detroit chapter. Since his retirement from American Motors, he and Adelaide have travelled extensively. And just so he'll not forget how to work, Bob handles membership relations for The Employers Association of Detroit, a nonSHIPMATE

Paul tried to contact LUKE BURGESS who was away on vacation and DUCKY MALLARD, but Paul says the telephone operator couldn't find Lena, S. C. Well, Ducky, we know it's on the map since we heard from you there not too long ago. Paul and Loretta also met up with Cdr. Robert Crouter '48, son of our classmate MARK CROUTER who was killed in action in late 1942 aboard the SAN FRANCISCO of which he was executive officer.

In a letter just received from EDDIE WALSH he says that since retiring from General Foods Corporation last year, where he had been in personnel and labor relations work, he has been active in White Plains community affairs. As a director of the local Rotary Club he heads up their vocational service committee. Also, as a governor on the White Plains Hospital board, he is chairman of the building construction committee now engaged in the planning and erection of a new 4 million dollar wing, including a cobalt cancer unit. On top of that, Eddie tells us that he has just been appointed chairman of the Westchester County Grievance Appeals Board, newly created under the laws of New York State, to provide for the 1st time a source of final appeal for all county employees. Incidentally, Eddie says he recendy discovered he has a spare copy of our Lucky Bag available to the 1st request received at 4 Midchester Ave., White Plains, N. Y.

profit association of over 250 companies in the Detroit area. Bob has been a member for over 22 years. His extensive experience in industrial relations stands him in good stead here.

TEX SETTLE returned to another tour of active duty on 26 August. He was selected by the Bureau of Personnel as senior member of a board to review the administration, utilization and effectiveness of the limited duty officer, warrant officer and master/senior chief petty officer programs of the Navy.

The Navy Department has announced that one of the 4 DE-escort ships under construction, DE1048, is to be named the W. D. SAMPLE, after our beloved BILL. Rear Admiral Sample, a carrier expert, was reported missing on a flight near Wakayama, Japan, in October 1945.

Ruth and CID WILDMAN were in their favorite Austria again in August, with stops in Paris. They stayed in Europe until mid-October.

SCOTT and Sallye LAMB's airmail postcard of 23 September from Cologne, Germany, conveyed their best wishes to all *19ers at Homecoming. (The carrier pigeon didn't make it to Annapolis until early October, Scott.) They were off for 6 weeks in Germany, Austria and Italy, via a litde car rented in Hamburg. Scott writes: "Viewed 'the wall' today and it is vile."

CLASS PLAQUE Thanks to contributions made by Beany Adams, Ed Friedman, Harry Goodwin, Piggy Jones and Ken Muir, augmented by class funds, our 1919 class crest plaque arrived on 28 September in time to be displayed at Nell Stevens' and the Val Schaeffers' "at home" that afternoon and at 34 Randall St. on Sunday.

The 1919 class chairman GEORGE DYER presented the plaque to "Dolly" Fitzgerald '21, Executive Director of the Alumni Association, for permanent display at Alumni House. The plaque measures 6" x 11". Now that the cast has been made, duplicates may be obtained by sending $18 to Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia 3, Pa. Our old friend George Meell, who still visits Annapolis weekly, took a very active interest in the project and brought the plaque down personally. All who have seen it agree it's very handsomely done.

Sec'y, Capt. John F. Crowe, Jr., USN (Ret.), 4431 Volta PI., N.W. Washington 7, D. C. FRANCIS PAXTON OLD POP OLD died 23 September at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital following a 2-year illness. After funeral services in Lake Forest, interment was in Arlington National Cemetery 30 September with full military honors. Lyon, Goggins, Mullinix, Sabalot, Nibecker and Crowe were the honorary pallbearers.

Pop had the usual assignments of line officers afloat and ashore and always gave an enthusiastic and devoted performance. Following duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel early in World War II, he became Operations Officer and later Chief of Staff to the (Commander of the Eighth Fleet operating in the Mediterranean and North African waters. At the end of the war he was in command of the INDIANA operating in the Pacific. He became a rear admiral in 1946. After the war he was secretary of the General Board and in 1947 and 1948 served as Deputy Commandant of the Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk. He was then naval adviser to the Republic of China and from 1949 to 1951 he commanded Naval Forces in the Philippines. From 1951 to his retirement in 1954 he served as (Commandant of the Ninth Naval District with headquarters at Great Lakes.

He retired as a vice admiral and became executive director of the Illinois Toll Highway (Commission. Later he resigned to become vice chairman of the Sumner SoUitt Construction Company in Chicago. He also was vice chairman of the RalNOVEMBER,

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FRANCIS PAXTON OLD '20 ston Steel Co. and president and chairman of the board of the Northbrook Savings and Loan Association.

Survivors include his widow, Florine, and 2 daughters, Mrs. William Baker and Mrs. Malcolm A. Chandler, and 4 grandchildren. The class extends deepest sympathy to them in their loss.

HOMECOMING The class was represented at the Homecoming reception and dinner by the Bassetts, Bergesens, Connellys, Cowdreys, Crowes, Artie Doyles, Greers, Haffs, Savvy Harrison, Hawkinses, Hepburns, Korns, Lyons, Moses, Nibeckers, Swanstons, Taylors, Wap Martin, Wap Thompson, Charles Wilkes and Fay Hobbs. The staff of the Alumni Association again came up with a fine performance in planning this affair which gives us a chance to meet up not only with classmates but with old shipmates.

PAUL and Emily HEINEMAN's open house after the Homecoming game was as usual most enjoyable, gracious hospitality. Among those attending were the Bergesens, Bockius, Christmas, Daggetts, Artie Doyles, Crowes, Goggins, Haffs, Harrisons, Hawkins, Hepburns, Lyons, Millers, Moses, Nibeckers, Pages, Taylors, Sabalots, Whelchels, Wooldridges and Slim Derringer, Erik Anderson, Wap Thompson, Fay Hobbs, Mary Gwin Crocker and Barbara Curtis Fairlamb.

The following 19 classmates plus PAUL WATSON's son. Major Paul B. Watson, Jr., USMC '44, attended the class luncheon 30 August at the Army-Navy Club: Browder, Christmas, Crowe, Fred Cunningham, Curts, Daggett, Derringer, Dettmann, Greer, Holsinger, Lyon, Mansfield, Maxwell, Mullinix, Nibecker, Osborn, Robbins, Wachder and Watson. All hands enjoyed meeting Paul Watson's son. ROS DAGGETT gave us a rundown on the response to the initial reunion letter; it has been very favorable. Indications are that we will have a large attendance.

PAUL and Loretta WATSON made a tour of Florida and way points during the summer for the purpose of looking over possible retirement areas after he leaves the Baltimore high school system where he is a counsellor. They looked up various classmates enroute including CARLOS HEVIA in COTHI Gables, KHEM PALMER in Daytona, SWEDE MOMSEN and HARRY MARKEL in St. Petersburg, MIKE DEARTH in West Palm Beach and TOM BRITTAIN in Oklawaha.

Word from RED GROVE is that he has never been so busy. Red is president of the M & J Valve Company in Houston and is hot and heavy in the pipe line business, especially so in competition with his old Grove Regulator Co. He sold out the latter outfit to Walworth some years ago. Red and Julie will attend the 45th reimion. Red would like anyone who comes to Houston to look him up. His home address is 618 Pinehaven, Houston 24, Texas, telephone OV 6-8006. His office is M & J Valve Co., P. O. Box 205, Houston 1, telephone CA 8-9891.

BOB MELLING recendy returned to his home in Godfrey, 111., from an auto trip to California where he visited his daughter in Los Angeles.

Bob also did a lot of sightseeing around the usual tourist spots such as Disneyland and Fisherman's Wharf. His sister accompanied him and they had very pleasant visits with the GEORGE KRAKERs in San Diego, the PHIL KINNEYs in La Jolla, the Dave Swains ('14) in La Mesa and the Harry Lloyds ('35) in Orinda. Now that he is home.

Bob is taking it easy. A few years after retirement he had a contractor build him the shell of a house and Bob finished the inside himself. He lives with his sister and does nothing except a litde gardening, etc.

EDDIE and Kay BRASHEARS in their yacht KATHERINE II recendy visited Annapolis and renewed acquaintances with PAUL and Emily HEINEMAN. ARTIE and Jamie DOYLE, who came up from Pensacola for Homecoming weekend, also went afxjard and had a nice visit with the Brashears.

Paul Heineman recendy heard from BARNEY TALBOTT who is busily occupied in New York in the brokerage business. Barney regretted that he had not come to Annapolis for the Homecoming weekend and hence missed Paul and Emily's open house.

DICK HIGHLEYMAN, who has been a patient for several years at the Serra Medical Hospital, 455 0'(Connor Drive, San Jose, Calif., continues to be his old cheerful self. A recent letter from the administrator to ROS DAGGETT in reply to the reunion letter reported that Dick is definitely alert and still real Navy. However, he is bedfast. Classmates attending the Heinemans' open house on 28 September signed a note to him expressing best wishes and good luck.

Charlotte Donovan, daughter of our late classmate JERRY DONOVAN and Charlotte Donovan, was married on 5 October to Mr. William Joseph O'Shea of New York at a nuptial mass in the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Weston, Ckinn.

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ARTIE and Jamie DOYLE's son Peter finished his thesis in theology under Dr. Karl Barth in Basel, Switzerland. He has returned to Virginia Theological Seminary to prepare for final examinations for his doctorate. Upon completion, he goes to Liberia to teach at Cuttington College.

The WAP MARTINs announce their 2nd grandchild, Christopher Field Buckheister, born 5 August in Baltimore and christened 29 September at St. Pius Church there.

BILL and Curly GOGGINS became grandparents for the 3rd time on 18 August when a boy was born to their son, Capt. and Mrs. W. B. Goggins, Jr., USAF, USNA '57, at Lowell, Mass.

WALTER and Wee CHRISTMAS accompanied by son Larry spent a week at the Flanders Hotel, Ocean City, N. J., in early September. Larry is engaged in city planning in Chicago.

ALLEN and Helen MULLINLX spent part of the summer at Harbor Beach, Me., a spot Allen says Helen has been going to for the past 58 years.

Word from SAVVY HARRISON indicated he will retire at 65 from McDonnell Aircraft where he has been vice president since retiring from the Navy. Savvy is thinking of selling his house in St. Louis and may move to Washington or the Annapolis area. We shall be glad to have him back here.

JUDY BOIT has moved from Greenwich, Conn., to 229 Main St., Amherst, Mass., to get further away from the smog, he says.

I received a note from GYP HERRING who lives at 20 Winthrop Rd., Brentwood, N. Y. Gyp furnished several early issues of Shipmate that were desired by the Office of Naval History. He retired about a year ago after spending 43 years with Union Carbide.

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

HOWARD V. CLARK It is with sadness that the Class of '21 announces die deadi of HOWARD (HOWIE) V. CLARK, who suffered a heart attack in his office in Detroit on 3 October and died a few hours later in Oakwood Hospital.

Howie was born at White Plains, N. Y. in 1899 and entered the U. S. Naval Academy in 1917. While a midshipman he was voted the outstanding athlete of the class—he was an N-star wearer in both baseball and football—and was one of the 4 battalion 4-stripers.

Howie resigned from the Navy during the latter part of 1923 and began his steel career by joining the sales department of Carnegie Steel (Co. In 1930 he went with the Great Lakes Steel Corporation as a member of their sales force, and in 1932 rejoined Carnegie, Illinois, as assistant manager of their Detroit district sales office. Howard spent 4 years in Pittsburgh before being promoted to sales manager for Carnegie. He joined Detroit Steel Corporation as vice president of sales in '45 and had been with them ever since. In 1955 the firm made Howie an executive vice president.

Bill Fitzgerald was in Detroit at the time of Howie's death and he and Leon Jacobi represented the Class of '21 in paying their respects at the funeral home.

Howard's widow Ruth survives; her address is 20136 Briardiff, Detroit; also a son, Dr. James H. Clark, a daughter, Mrs. Stephen Moynahan of Boston, and 7 grandchildren.

LEO LEANDER PACE It is with great regret that the passing of LEO PACE is reported. He died of pneumonia at the U. S. Naval Hospital in Philadelphia on 24 September, and was buried in Arlington National (Cemetery with full military honors on 30 September.

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After graduation Leo served in USS MISSISSIPPI. Next came several years in destroyers, and following submarine training in New London, his subsequent duties at sea were in subs. He commanded the S-43 and later commissioned and commanded the TARPON. Leo was Division (Commander of SubDiv 141, and following that. Squadron Commander of Squadron 20—both in the Pacific. He was aboard the first U. S. submarine to enter the Sea of Japan during WW II. Leo received the Legion of Merit for his exceptionally meritorious conduct of forceful leadership during wartime Pacfiic submarine operations. His shore assignments included duty at the Lake Denmark, N. J., ammunition depot; the U. S. Naval Academy; the Electric Boat Company; a tour as a member of the U. S. Naval Mission to Peru, and an assignment in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as Assistant Director of Naval Communications for Postal Affairs.

In recent years the Paces lived in Hendersonville, N. C , where Leo was in real estate. In addition to Winifred (Peggy) he is survived by a son, Robert Bruce Pace, 3 grandchildren and 2 brothers. The following classmates acted as honorary pallbearers: Wop Barbaro, Oliver Billingsley, Stu Purves and Pinkie Thorp—also Byron (Red) Anderson '22 and Bob Cofer '23.

Likewise attending services were George Russell, Windy Switzer, Tommy Watties and Floyd Ferris.

At the September luncheon at the Army and Navy Town Club, the following attendance proved that the class spirit of '21 is very much alive: Abercrombie, Barbaro, Biggs, Bolger, Booth, L. A. Brown, Bunting, Allen Blow Cook, Costello, Eimers, Ferris, FuUinwider, Gaines, Giles, Jim Hamilton, Houser, Jamison, Lawton, Loker, McCollum, McDowell, McShane, Purves, Richmire, Russell, Ed Smith, Don Smith, Swigart, Thorp, Waters and Watdes.

HOMECOMING Some of the '2lets who came to the Homecoming reception from points farther away than northern Virginia, Washington and Baltimore were Tommie and Bert Dell, Bob Greenwald, the Leon Jacobis, the Richmond Kellys, the Ed Klines, Andy Lawton, Legs and Mary C. Leggett, the Jimmy Robertsons, Windy and Anna Switzer and Morris Westfall. In the mess hall later there were 5 tables of '21ers with their ladies.

We learned belatedly that BOB GREENWALD lost his wife Helen last May. The Class of 1921 extends sympathy to Bob in his great loss.

At the William and Mary Homecoming game the next day all hands were greeted by "Welcome Grads" in huge white-painted letters on the curved end oval in the stadium. MORGAN WATT, on from Oakland, was enjoying the Navy victory and carefully explaining the finer points of the game to a grandson.

Anyone knowing a more correct address than those listed below please advise the class secretary: Mr. Virgil M. Faires, Loma Alto, Monterey, Calif.; Capt. James C. Pollock, 2522B 4di St., Santa Monica, Calif.; Mr. Forrest H. Wells, Woodbridge, Va. An announcement from A. V. (FRENCHIE) CHERBONNIER advises that he has left New York City and moved to Leonardtown, Md., where he has hung out his shingle for the general practice of law. Vic, a retired colonel, USA, also did a 7-year hitch in the U. S. Marine Corps after graduating from USNA. NEW ENGLAND ALPHABET DAVIS, enroute from New England to Vicksburg, writes: "I saw LOUIS McGLONE before leaving the Boston area and am happy to report him well and still active (in his trucking business). Lou asked that I carry his best to the gang around Washington. We stopped overnight near Camden, N. J., and successfully

rounded up BILL DUNCAN from his night desk at the Courier-Post long enough to enjoy dinner with him. He was in great form and spoke particularly of how much he enjoyed our 40th, and also sent his best. We've been enjoying visits widi JOHN and Elinor WATERS and, while dining with them at the Army and Navy Club, had a chance meeting widi ALLEN BLOW COOK, just back from London. Before getting home we had a wonderful old-fashioned buU-fest at the VAN HAMILTONs' in Oak Ridge, Tenn., that started sometime during a first day watch and ran well into the mid-watch next morning."

GEORGE and Katherine RUSSELL motored through New England this summer with their son William. They visited relatives and re-visited such places as Mt. Desert Island, Maine, Salem and Marblehead, and New Haven, Vt. OLIVER BILLINGSLEY has returned from Los Angeles where he played bridge in the summer national tournament of the American Contract Bridge League; he placed 3rd, 4th and 5th in 3 events. He says he is small fry in the bridge worid, but diat LARRY FLY and DUKE SELBY are life masters, which puts them in the Arnold Palmer class of bridge players. Oliver is pretty good, though; he and his parmer stood 2nd in the District of (Columbia special tourney, and more recendy won a cup for placing 1st in a tournament of the Northern Virginia Bridge Association.

PAUL ABERNATHY writes: "When die Adas program was completed I left General Dynamics Astronautics and am now working on the establishment of the big test base for NASA near New Orleans. My specific work is on the Saturn II stage of the Saturn V moon rocket with North American Aviation, Inc." BOB STRITE says: "We took a Mediterranean cruise in the GRIPSHOLM not too long ago and among our fellow passengers were OLIVER CONGER and his wife. We had a lot of fun talking over midshipmen days."

Many worked hard in the successful campaign to get recomputation for us pre-1958 retirees. No one is more deserving of credit than HAROLD HOUSER who has been given a vote of thanks by the Board of Directors of the Retired Officers Association for the important part he played in gaining the remedial legislation.

Miss Alice Josephine Rezner, daughter of Mrs. John E. Rezner and die late Capt. "JIGGS" REZNER, recendy became the bride of Mr. Ernest Doerner. The couple were married at the Chapelon-the-Thames, Submarine Base, Groton, Conn.

JOE and Louise SAURETTE of Chadiam, Va., had the FRANK SHANNONHOUSEs as overnight visitors. The Saurettes made a brief visit to Washington in mid-October.

Friends of long standing got together down on the Jersey shore when the HERBERT KNOWLES visited die BERT KERNS at die latter's home in Somers Point, N. J. Irene Knowles and Mildred Kern were fast friends back when Herbert and Bertram were mids together; all hail from Rhode Island.

FULLY FULLINWIDER flew to London where he presented a paper on research in transportation at a technical conference of the International Cargo Handling Coordinating Association. Carol went with him and they also planned to spend a couple of weeks visiting France and Spain before getting back. Fully is a member of the National Research Council here in Washington.

Stuart Maher, son of EDWARD A. "BUD" and Mrs. MAHER of Garden City, L. I., married Miss Sara McManamy of Montreal in late October.

Bud's son served as a jg aboard USS BLANDY and is now completing his senior year at Harvard Law School.

ANDY LAWTON, while on a recent safari to the southeastern and southern sections of the U. S., dropped down to Mexico City and Acapulco. He was accompanied by his 85-year-young SHIPMATE

father, and they covered San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco before motoring back home to Youngstown, Ohio.

WEST COAST LOGAN and Elizabeth McKEE motored across from Oceanside, Clalif., and sailed for Europe in SS UNITED STATES in September. They had their 10-year-old granddaughter with them, and visited England, Denmark and Italy, returning to the East Coast at the end of October. They will visit friends and relatives before driving back to Southern California.

TIM O'BRIEN flew East from San Diego to visit 3 sisters and a brother who live in Springfield, Mass. He dropped down to Washington and stayed briefly with the FERRISes before sailing for the Canal Zone in the U.S.N.S. GENERAL GIEGER. From there Tim flew back to California.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA PHIL NICHOLS recendy spent a few days in Letterman General Hospital on a false alarm upset that had everyone worried. While at a barbecue given by friends, a light aluminum chair collapsed under Phil and he fell on the cement patio and was knocked briefly unconscious. His right arm bore the brunt of the fall, resulting in— he thought—a sprain. When he continued feeling ill, with severe pain in the midriff, Ruth husded him to the hospital. Repeated EKG's revealed no heart trouble, but x-rays showed a fracmred arm that the doctors said could account for his suffering. Now he is in a cast to his elbow and unable to "bend it" for a few weeks.

The Class of '21 is feeling all "set up" over being honor guests at a really festive affair hosted on II August at the Treasure Island Officers' Club by Earl Hunt (manager of the club) and his charming wife, Lil. Long ago the Hunts were adopted by the Bay area '21ers as honorary members of the group.

The most recent re-retiree in the area is H. A. "AB" CARLISLE who joined the ranks of Senior Citizens the end of August. AB went to work for Food Machinery and Chemical Corp. as executive assistant to the manager, ordnance division in 1951 immediately after his retirement from the Navy. The 12 years with this international company have been such stimulating ones, AB says, that the transition to civilian life was practically painless. He was given the red carpet treatment to honor his retirement from FMC. The division secretaries gave a luncheon for him then on 29 August a surprise (and it really was) stag dinner was held at the San Jose (Country Club for some 80 guests including company executives and representatives of every branch of the ordnance division.

Photographs of his early life and humorous stories of his past (collected without AB's knowledge) formed the basis for good natured ribbing throughout the evening. He was presen^d with a signed testimonial, a power sabre saw and a color television. A few v,feeks after retirement AB was asked how it feels to be a gendeman of leisure. "The only difference," he replied, "is that now I'm not working for pay. Soon I'll be a charter member of the 'Honeydew Club'—you know, 'Honey, do this; Honey, do that.' " On 17 August the R. K. DAVISes gave a dinner party for 24, honoring the CARLISLEs who are touring in the Orient. With her usual talent Marjorie carried out a travel theme with a centerpiece of a large cardboard "ocean-going liner" complete with colored stacks and smoke, and life saver place cards.

The F. I. LOOIE ENTWISTLEs entertained some 50 guests at cocktails followed by a buffet supper at the Treasure Island Club on 25 August.

The affair also marked a sort of family reunion with the Burt Davises '23. Donna Davis is Marion's sister and another of the 4 Lane girls, all of whom married in the Navy.

Another gay affair in August was the cocktail buffet given by FRANK and (Carmen TALBOT NOVEMBER,

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honoring T. R. TURK and Anne WIRTH, newest members of the colony. The party was held in the patio room of the Treasure Island Club.

A group of '21 wives helped to celebrate the birthday of Corinne REISINGER at a luncheon given by Kay Moore—wife of W. E. SLATS MOORE—at the San Francisco Yacht Club on 30 August. To make the occasion more festive, Jim Reisinger provided camellia corsages and arrived with camera and color film. After luncheon the women gathered around Corinne in the club parlor for the unwrapping of many bedecked packages. Jim's gift was 10 pounds of "candy"—all in a 1 lb. box. Acmally the candy was enough nickels, dimes and quarters to assure several jackpots during the week at Tahoe with the JIMMY HARRISes. The 1st large gathering in September was hosted at Treasure Island on the 8th by HARRY and Evie GUTHRIE. A considerable number of classmates and their offspring mingled with civilian friends, some of whom were on the ship that took the Guthries around the world a couple of years ago.

After eating the many new and caloric concoctions devised by LEW and Bunty JOHNS on 14 September at their home overlooking beautiful Stren Grove in San Francisco, the dozen guests—all classmates—needed to subsist on bread and water for a week. Bunty's spoon bread is positively poetic!

RAdm. and Mrs. Dalton Davis, Medical Corps, entertained a group of '21ers and wives at dinner on 21 September in their attractive apartment overlooking a spectacular view of the Harbor, Bay Bridge, Treasure Island and the lights of San Francisco.

A sort of "double farewell" was the occasion for a '21 gathering for luncheon at the J. H .

NICK C A R T E R S ' on Sunday, 22 September. Although the party was an aloha for the AB Carlisles prior to their departure for a tour of the Orient the end of September, it also anticipated the Carters' own move from their Walnut Creek hilltop home near the famous peak. Mount Diablo. Nick and Marie have purchased a brand new tri-plex apartment house in the Walnut Creek area and will move into it as soon as it is completed.

The Carlisles are traveling space available in the MSTS PATRICK via Hawaii and Guam to Manila. From there they will "play it by ear" in the hope of visiting a number of countries in the Far East and South Asia.

EPPIE SHELL writes from Austria: "Louise and I arrived in Vienna 31 August as one stop in our European travels. Just retired as Acacia Life Underwriter. We welcome any of the Class of '21 at 4414 Dale Ave., La Mesa, Calif."

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Sec'y, Gerald A. Stacey, Golden Propeller Farm, R2 Box 146, Mercersburg, Pa.

HOMECOMIN(j—was a real top-notch event.

At the class party following the football game, 49 were present: Honeybee Metcalfe, St. John Butler and Sherman Clark, together with the following couples: Aldred, H. D. Baker, Bauernschmidt, Bardett, Dunkelberger, Hooper, Ralph Hudson, Milt Jackson, Jarrett, Don Johnston, Kneeland, Malstrom, McGhee, Orem, Phleger, Sanborn, Stacey, Staples, H. F. Stevens, Toney, Walsh and Whitgrove. The last named came all the v/ay from Ojai, Calif.

Others seen Friday night or at the football game included Bibby, Bryan, Espe, Fink, Gallagher and Halsell. We were happy to have Billie Miles, Martha Parsons and Margaret Larson Archer join in the festivities, too.

ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. John E. Spelman of Setauket, L. I., have announced the engagement of their

daughter, Carolyn Marie, to Lt. (jg) Bertrand B. Cassels, Jr., USN '61, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. CASSELS of Seatde, Wash. Lt. Cassels is stationed in USS PREBLE in San Diego.

The Rev. James F. and Mrs. Madison of Annapolis announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire Elizabedi, . i Ens. James Ashford Metcalfe, son of Mrs. E. C. Metcalfe of Annapolis and die late LCdr. METCALFE. Ens. Metcalfe is USN '63 and will attend flight school in Pensacola.

A note from Somerset, England, advised that on 26 September KENER BOND and his wife dined widi Mr. and Mrs. E. P. MONTGOMERY in Somerset. Kener also saw WALTER ROWE in London.

FRANK WHITAKER sent us a clipping telling of the report that Jack Paar was seeking a New England TV station. "When asked about the report, JOHN W. GUIDER, president and general manager of the station (WMTW-TV) said that Mr. Paar's offer was one of three being considered." The sale of the station and its radio affiliate is understood to represent a transaction in the neighborhood of 4 million dollars.

GEORGE COOPER has recuperated very nicely from summer surgery.

OLIVER and Elizabedi WALKER are on a 60-day trip around the world.

CLASS LUNCHEON Twenty-two '22ers were on hand for the class luncheon at the Army-Navy Club, Washington, D. C , on 10 September. MILT JACKSON made die trip from Wilmington, BEAUTY PIERCE from Camden, SHERMAN CLARK and HARVEY WALSH from Crabtown, and your secretary from the metropolis of Mercersburg, Pa. 17236. The local gentry in attendance were: Beau Fink, Randy Gardner, Omer Kneeland, Ken McManes, Bud Thompson, Pete Atkeson, Bill Sebald, Harry Dunkelberger, Oliver Walker, Lowe Bibby, Tommy Dugan, Reds Marston, Al Toney, Fred Lott, Bev (Coleman, Beany Jarrett and Jimmy Clay.

Mostest of the bestest, ABE

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Sec'y and Recorder, Capt. Charles Beaumont, USN, Ret. 37 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md.

40TH REUNION One of the outstanding events in the history of the Class of 1923, the 40th reunion, is water over the dam, but the memories linger on. This momentous occasion was about as perfect as the planning of one D(X; DIETRICH could make it when consideration is given to the vagaries of 250 classmates, wives and widows. No kidding—Doc did a terrific job, ably assisted by the likes of Charlie Beaumont, Morris Smellow, Pete Haas, Speed Edwards, Tony Mclsaac, Val Potde, Gordon Daisley, Freddie Withington and Tommy Tucker who kept track of the finances, just to mention a few. We had classmates who journeyed from every corner of the country—in fact, JACK McCUTCHEN arrived from Italy.

Most of you were there, so it is not necessary to repeat everything that occurred, but on Friday the 27th, registration took place in the '23 room of Alumni House after which we saw a dress parade, had an alumni dinner in the mess hall and much to our surprise in the Armory our Chief Electrician HARRY KEITH harnessed die juice in a beautifully illuminated '23 sign.

On Saturday morning we had an unusually good class meeting at which ARLEIGH BURKE succeeded GEORGE HOLDERNESS in die president's chair. George occupied the chair for 5 years in a most exemplary manner and our hats go off to him. CHARLIE BEAUMONT was elected to succeed himself as secretary and PIERRE BERNARD was elected treasurer, but because of the press of business R.\Y LEWIS agreed to un-

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HUNTER-KILLER: Never has the need for surveillance of the seas around us been so pressing. For today the submarine is a growing threat to our cities as well as our ships, One important aid in this task is the P-3A Orion, It can patrol and search far more ocean than any

ASW airplane previously available. It is a lan(d-based airplane, which can be quickly deployed to any area in the world. With its combination of speed and endurance, the P-3A can carry out day-long missions covering thousands of miles of ocean. Two squadrons of

The Navy's new P-3A Orions now patrol two oceans these versatile hunter-killers are now operational.

To help the Navy improve its means of detection and tracking, Lockheed scientists are studying a broad spectrum of sea sciences...investigating underwater sound propagation, studying thermal effects, classifying noises,

predicting sea states, developing tracking systems.

Lockheed-California's Anti-Submarine Warfare and Ocean Systems Organization coordinates a corporatewide research effort that runs broad and deep—from the depths to the surface to the aerospace above.

LOCKHEED-CALIFORNIA COMPANY A DIVISION OF LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, BURBANK, CALIFORNIA

dertake diat responsibility. FREDDIE WITHINGTON was selected as the Washington representative. SPEED EDWARDS was chairman of the nominating committee and as usual did a great job. The meeting closed in a most harmonious and amicable tone which, incidentally, characterized the whole reunion.

One of the highlights of the reunion was the presence of the photographer at all functions who snapped many pictures in true National Geographic style and, of course, you know that we are indebted to none other than MEL GROSVENOR for the photographs. They will be arranged in a sort of brochure and sent to all those who attended the reunion.

After that good luncheon at the Elks Club we saw quarterback Roger Staubach toy with William and Mary on the football field to the tune of 28 to zero. His was a great performance by a candidate for AU-American honors. The dinner-dance which followed at Hubbard Hall on Saturday night was most enjoyable. The crowd danced to the music that was popular in 1923. The favors distributed met the approval of everyone.

There were a few classmates who could not attend, notably DON FELT, still on active duty, who had to change plans at the last minute, and MICKEY O'REGAN from California.

On Sunday the whole class attended Chapel, at the conclusion of which a very impressive Memorial Service was rendered by Chaplain James E. Reaves in tribute to those classmates who had departed along the way. Chaplain Reaves stated that the experiences of 1923, both good and bad, over the past 40 years would make a truly inspiring lecture to the brigade of midshipmen.

Not always does the best come last, but in this case it surely did. It was on the occasion of Charlie and Jean Beaumont's cocktail party at Alumni House on Sunday afternoon in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. Congratulations! This was a fitting climax to a wonderful 3-day reunion. In fact, everybody had such a good time that a new slogan was coined: STAY ALIVE FOR FORTY-FFVE

The class favor turned out to be a lovely wooden frame, silver inner frame, with the class crest on top and a 40th reunion sterling name plate in commemoration at the bottom. They may be obtained through NEIL DIETRICH at $12.50 each.

The class seal, in statuary bronze on a hardwood shield, was on view at registration and was ordered by about 30 of those present. It is a beauty, and a fitting object for a den or fireplace.

A few have already been mailed to the West (Doast, and they may be purchased through the class secretary at $15.00 each, delivered.

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Many expressions of regret were received by those who could not come, and we who were there missed them. We had 2 casualties: GEORGE HODGKISS and Mary POGUE are both in the local Naval Hospital under treatment and looking forward to an early release.

At the class meeting it was decided to have the newly formed bylaws committee re-vamp the bylaws where required; and class dues of $10 for the 5-year period were voted.

It was a splendid turn-out. Our class had die largest group of any class, and the happiest. We appear to have a strong homogeneous class spirit going now and there is no reason for ever departing from it.

The area trustees are, by election: San Francisco—C. GWATHMEY; California—J. R. McKINNEY; New York—J. M. WILL; Florida— K. G. HENSEL, and Washington—F. W. WITHINGTON.

diis year. ALPHABET ADAMS was one, JO^ WORTHINGTON, and do you remember BUNNY WILLIAMS, who left our group before 1924 graduation.? Some of the other familiar faces we enjoyed seeing (with wives included in most instances) were Hans Baldwin, Bradley, BuUis, Clexton, Cunningham, Darlington, John Davis, Duke, Art Fleming, Grant, Hartwig, Hoffman, Ilsemann, Kalisch, Kolb, Mercer, Neale, Robinson, Rucker, Siegrist, Stout, Swart, Waller, Woodyard, R. E. Wilson, and Wright; also Mrs. Harry Burris, Mrs. Bill France and Mrs. Hugh McLean.

Many changes in the class roster will appear in the next Shipmate as a result of registration addresses. All hands please advise the secretary of changes.

"STAY ALIVE FOR FORTY-FIVE"!

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Sec'y, Mr. Paul Siesrist, c/o Standard & Poor's, 345 Hudson St. New York 14, N. Y.

Editor, 1964 Class Cruise: CM\. Bertram Kalisch, Rt. 2, Box 103, Brandywine, Md. 20613, Tel. (301) 782-7980, Bus. OX 7-6214.

Manager, 40-yr. Reunion: RAdm. G. R. Hartwig, 10901 Glen Rd., Rockville, Md. 20804.

Class Memorial Treasurer: Mr. L. L. Browning, Maysville, Ky. Ruth M i l l e t t e BEAKLEY Susan W i d e m a n n FISH Sarah W h i t e h u r s t HOOK

With regret we have to record the passing on of devoted wives of 3 of our classmates: Mrs. WALLACE M. BEAKLEY passed away 3 September at her home in Boston Naval Shipyard just prior to Wallace formally taking over command there. She had suffered the effects of a stroke since 1951. She and Wallace were married in 1925. Other survivors are her mother, Mrs. Elsie G. Millette, and a sister, Ruth Millette. Memorial services were held at her childhood hometown, Dover-Foxcroft, Me. On 6 September Mrs. HOWELL C. FISH passed away at San Diego Naval Hospital. In addition to her husband GUS, to whom she was married in 1930, "Tooie" is survived by her mother, Mrs. H. J. Widemann, a sister, Mrs. Katherine W. Loomis (wife of Kent Loomis '25), and a brother. Dr. Charles H. Widemann. Interment was at Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Mrs. FRANK M. HOOK, a lifelong resident of Norfolk, passed away on 28 August at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Funeral services at First Presbyterian Church were followed by interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery on 30 August. Sue and Frank were married in 1934. Surviving also are 5 brothers and 4 sisters, all living in the Norfolk area.

If you want to see a real "all hands" maneuver by the brigade of midshipmen you have to attend a dress parade on Worden Field in beautiful early fall weather, with a background of numerous sailing craft in the Severn—where, oh where, but in Annapolis. At Homecoming we had it again this year. Your reporter heard it said that after all, the Homecoming celebration is just about the same each year. So what! Once in a year is not too often for that treat! Well, 1924 produced a few new faces at Homecoming

CLASS OF 1924 Memorial Window, St. Andrew's Chapel.

On Homecoming Samrday the officers of our class association (CLEXTON, RUCKER, SIEGRIST, MERCER—with BEAKLEY absent) met with chairmen of leading committees identified with our big 40-year celebration. ROY HARTWIG reported the principal events for 8-10 May 1964 at Annapolis are arranged for, and a good response is assured. BERT KALISCH announced satisfactory progress for the 1964 Cruise with 122 replies (questionnaires returned) to date. And COLBY RUCKER presented the recommendation of his memorial committee (including LARRY BROWNING and BILL CLEAVES) that we present a stained glass window for St. Andrew's Chapel: unanimously approved.

St. Andrew's Chapel, you will recall, is located on the lower level of the USNA Chapel building.

A contract has been made with Whittemore Associates to make and install the window, and a picture of the preliminary sketch of the window appears in the column. Dedication of the memorial window is scheduled for Sunday, 10 May 1964, the last day of our 40th reunion.

Class memorial plans began to take shape in 1959 when LARRY BROWNING made an initial contribution for the project. His interest has since been extended to serving on the committee and as its treasurer he is now accepting the additional S H I P M A T E

BILL MANSFIELD reminds us that we have at least 2 class juniors who are midshipmen and whom we might meet at our reunion next May; Midn HAROLD R. DEMAREST, JR., and Midn RICHARD R. M A C D O N A L D , the latter being the son of FRANK and Henrietta, and bodi Class of 1967. Perhaps there will be odiers of which we do not now have a record.

In addition to the individual pictures of classmates which will appear in the new Cruise, Bert Kalisch is planning group pictures of 1924 in Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York and anywhere else "where two or more shall meet." All local groups please get those group pictures in before 1 January!

RAdm. WALLACE M. BEAKLEY, USN (left in photo on this page), is congratulated by RAdm. .\rthur H. Taylor, USN, upon assuming command of the First Naval District on 9 September.

Prior to assuming duties as Commandant, Admiral Beakley was Deputy Commander in Chief, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, and Chief of Staff and Aide to the Commander in Chief Unified Adantic Command.

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RADM. WALLACE M. BEAKLEY '24 relieves RAdm. Arthur H. Taylor '27 as Commandant, First Naval District.

contributions needed to complete payment of the memorial window. Four additional contributions received to date amount to $160. We are asking that your contribution now be mailed to Larry— Mr. L. L. Browning, Maysville, Ky. These contributions will qualify as deductions before federal income tax, and because taxes are expected to be lower next year, 1963 is the year for you to get the maximum tax benefit from a contribution to our class memorial.

W A S H I N G T O N GROUP

The Washington group had its class luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on 25 September. Present wer Hanson Baldwin, Mike Bradley, Bill BuUis, Howie Collins, Hank Duvall, Jim Ferguson, Ken Gates, Roy Hartwig, Charlie Hoffman, Dick Johnson, Bert Kalisch, Sam Kelly, Pres Mercer, Greasy Neale, Julius Nesser, Tex Norman, Don Ramsey, Hunter Robinson, Gene Rook, Tom Sisson and Joe Thew. This was a comparatively lean attendance for the beautiful fall day that it was, but the absentees no doubt had good and sufficient reason. LEO BACHMAN, our treasurer, was absent making hay, no foolin', so the task of paying for the luncheon fell to GENE ROOK whose Blaw Knox Ckimpany office is across the street from die club. GERRY VAN STEENBERGH, chairman of the group, was in Washington Hospital Center recovering from one of those attacks, so the immediate past chairman, ROY HARTWIG, presided. JENKS LONGFELLOW was also justifiably afisent, being hors-decombat from an auto accident. The highlight of the luncheon was a report by HANSON BALDWIN on the results of his few days in town gathering news. Most interesting, as you would conclude. BERT KALISCH then exhorted all present, and all others, to get their Cruise questionnaires and photographs in as soon as possible.

ROY HARTWIG then gave us a wrap-up on reunion progress to date, after which the meeting adjourned to general discussion.

HOWARD COLLINS and Winnie (Capt. USN Ret., former Director of the Waves) have been getting around. During an August visit to San Francisco they report seeing Irene and MONTY BERTHOLD and Helen and BUD YEOMANS. They also had a visit with Admiral Nimitz, who we understand now occupies Quarters # 1 on Yerba Buena Island, recently vacated by BOB GOLDTHWAITE. They were back East in September for the Navy League Convention in Boston. Here they found 1924 represented by WALLACE BEAKLEY, new ComOne; WALLACE N O V E M B E R ,

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PETERSEN, CbmFive; ADOLPH BEDNAR, V.P. of Lucian Q. Moflitt, and SWEDE EKSTROM, who is part-timing in industry these days. The Collinses were there in their individual capacities: Winnie as a member of the National Advisory Committee of the League, and Howie as representative of sponsoring Bethlehem Steel Shipbuilding Division. Enroute back to Washington they stopped overnight with Martha and ROLLO WILSON. And of course they came over for Homecoming at the month-end. Rollo, vice president of J. J. Henry, Inc., has been honored by election to the office of president of the Propeller Club of the U. S. at their annual convention in Baltimore in October.

The SOUTHWORTHs up in old Mexico (N. Y. that is) maintain good Navy contacts through their offspring. Their daughter Grace and granddaughter Marilla Ann recendy paid them a visit, the husband and father being Cdr. R. A. Bihr, USN,

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attached to USS INDEPENDENCE.

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Harry and Mildred's son, LCdr. H. B. Southworth, USN, recendy graduated at NWC and has become Ops officer of a squadron which will soon fly over and also base in INDEPENDENCE in the Med. But the home base of young H. B., wife Shirley and their 3 children is Norfolk.

EV BURROUGHS and Kay are moving back East. We have no details yet on a home address, but 20 October Ev began representing General Precision-Librascope, 808 17tii St., N.W., Washington, D. C. "I take my hat off to the staff and organization at Bethesda," writes FRANK BALL, "I dare say one could not get better care and attention anywhere else." He reports that Peg and he had to give up their annual trip to Europe last winter because of her serious illness, resulting in observations and operation that extended over last winter, and requires continuing reports by her to the hospital for treatments which have benefited her. They hope to make it to Europe this winter.

We have a new rating for BOB KEYER: BDlc (that's Bird-Dogger first class!). Bob has undertaken to locate our missing classmates, including those listed in the August column. It's a tough job. We have through Bob located GEORGE PRIVETT, and learned of the 1928 decease of C. S. (SCOTTY) HOUGH, and believe we have the address of CHARLIE TONKIN. RALPH MILLS gives us a new address for GEORGE CRANBERRY. But the trail is cold on many others; and if you can give us a lead to any of the others listed in August Shipmate it might save Bob a lot of writing.

Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Road, Washington 16, D. C.

Miss Ellen Louise Pyne, daughter of RAdm. SCHUYLER N. PYNE, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Pyne of Short Hills, N. J., was married Saturday afternoon. 14 September, to Lt. Stuart Joseph Crow, USA, son of Mrs. William H. Crow of Short Hills and the late Mr. Crow, in Christ Church, Short Hills. A reception at the Short Hills Club followed the ceremony.

Our postcard mailing on the 40th Reunion brought in a good response (over 200 to date), and many sent in bits of news, which we will list in alphabetical order in installments.

BILL AGNEW—Have resigned as VP of Slick Airways and am back in the real estate business in San Mateo with Fox and Catskaden. Doing well and like it much better than traveling. . . .

BOB ALLEN—Would like very much to attend.

Lots of the old goats I would like to see. Getting too old, too fast . . . BART BACON—Working as Employment Security Officer, California State Department of Employment. All three sons grown and qualified submariners—two of them nuclear . . . ED BECK—On 28 June, Thelma and I journeyed to Jax to attend the impressive retirement ceremony of our dear KIT CARSON on board the USS SHANGRI-LA at Mayport . . . Saw the BAINs, DUSTY RHODES and bride, the CLELANDs, GOODNEYs, and WHITEY TAYLOR . . . SLIM BEECHER—GEORGE GELLHORN dropped by recently for a welcome and pleasant visit.

TOON BENSON—Have joined the dignified and venerable group known as grandparents in the Class of '25. Believe our grandson, born in Berlin, may be the only third generation, foreignborn descendant. I was born in Sweden, and my son was born in China! After some deliberation, the Justice Department has confirmed citizenship for all diree generations . . . FRED BILLING— No comment for the moment. All goes well . . .

HORACE BLAKESLEE—Just returned from a pleasant visit to our eldest daughter at Gulf Refinery in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela—a beautiful place, but the political situation is lousy . . .

BEVO BOND—Every week I have a dream in which some classmate or myself runs a ship aground or wins a Congressional Medal. That's my main connection with the ole Navy out here on the last frontier.

CLYDE CARMICHAEI^-One son, Don, married last January, graduated in June from U. of North Carolina, and is now employed by the North Carolina National Bank. The other son, Bdl, is a high school senior. I will retire from one to four years from now . . . GEORGE 45

BAINS—Stayed home in the USA all year—golf and grandchildren kept us busy. Eighth grandchild arrived in August—a boy that ties them up four and four . . . JEANE (iLARK—Mary and I have just returned from a trip through NW Canada, visiting Banff, Lake Louise, Vancouver, and trout fishing . . . RED EYE COLEMAN— On 1 February, I was transferred from Division Manager of the smallest to that of the largest Connecticut Light and Power Co. Division with headquarters in Waterbury, where Katy and I started in 1927.

TOMMY CRAVEN—New England Sales Manager for Shahmoon Industries, Inc. Have two daughters and two grandchildren. See Monty Eggers now and dien . . . PHIL CREASOR, who is now Treasurer of the Los Angeles Branch of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, sent a copy of the recently published Directory of the Los Angeles Branch, and the information that anyone could get a copy by sending $1.00 to Capt. P. S. CREASOR, 12961 Dunas Rd., Santa Ana, Calif., 92705 . . . BOB CRONIN—Presendy—Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Applied Science, the George Washington University . . . PAUL CROSLEY—Not much news in this out of the way place. Between summer camp and winter school, time flies here . . . JOHN CRUDUP—was recendy made Executive Vice-President of the Citizens Bank and Trust Co. of Henderson, N. C , which I have been with ever since my retirement as a Lieutenant Commander at the close of the war.

CHARLEY CHILLINGWORTH—I would like to check "will" (instead of "hope to"), will plan from now on—for it—hoping to get reservations at Carvel Hall . . . JIMMIE DOWDEN—Why not a class party to the Preakness. I have become an "Aficionado de Claballos." Last time the Preakness was on the Saturday of the Reunion . . . GEORGE FOWLER—Sorry, can't make die Reunion as I will be in Europe . . . TOM FOWLER—nodiing new . . . JOHN FRENCH— Gotten to the age now where all I do is gripe.

A spectator politician.

BOB GARDNER—CHUBBY (B.B.) LOOMIS retired from Standard Oil and is taking an extended cruise around New England, Chesapeake Bay and Florida in his yacht . . . PUSS GOODNEY—Daughter Sally was married 20 July to Dr. George Edwards and will be living nearby in Ocala . . . SID GOODWIN—Betti and I decided last summer that our last winter in Michigan had been our LAST winter in Michigan; so, although still plugging toward a U. of Michigan degree, now doing it in the more congenial climate of California . . . JOHN GOODWIN—Doing investigations for Marine Insurance Companies—• Alaska, Peru, Central America, Gulf C^ast, etc.

—lots of fun.

GORDY GORDINIER—Our best to all hands.

Mary and I still tied down here at home but things are going pretty good. The Cannon Ball Gun Shop is in full commission . . . SPEED GRAUBART—Now that Trans-Atlantic and group fares are down, how about a Reunion in Europe?

There are a few changes since our Midshipman cruises. I volunteer to do all the spade work . . .

JACK GRIFFIN—Our daughter Louisa was married in April to Frederick A. Eaton of New York.

JOHN HAMMOCK—Striking for Civilian First Class. Have made the following grades: President of Rotary, President of the County Historical Society, District Vice Ckimmander of the American Legion and Director of the State Historical Society. Also wrote a book . . . HARRY HENDERSON—Nothing new—all I do is golf and garden, both of which I enjoy.

San Francisco notes from GEORGE PURMONT. RED DAY reports some enjoyable golf widi BEVO BOND in Colorado Springs last summer. Red keeps busy teaching math and science in Tamalpais High School and golfing at Presidio Army Golf Club. Also members at die Presidio are KEN DAWSON, BUCK WATERMAN, GEORGE PURMONT and RALPH RAN46

DOLPH . . . CHARLIE BUTLER will take a vacation from his job as manufacturers' guide to motor for a month through the Pacific Northwest and Canada with his wife Dorothy . . . Camille and FRANK TIMBERLAKE with daughter, Mimi, plan an extensive trip to Japan, Hong Kong, and Bangkok.

Kay and KENT LOOMIS have just returned from a four-week vacation in Europe. Landing in Paris, they made their way to Genoa after a brief stop. There they picked up a rental car and spent the rest of their time touring Northern Italy until time for their jet return from Rome on 12 October.

JOE and Anne STRYKER report that they are on a short trip visiting son Dirck (USNA '58), wife Floy and son in New York, and son David (USNA '63) and his wife Sue in New London.

Dirck turned in his blue suit after 4 years and is in the Graduate School of Economics at Columbia working for his Ph.D. He received a nice scholarship for his excellent scholastic record of last year. David is a nuclear submariner and is presenriy reactor officer of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON.

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Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Arlinerton 1, Va. Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedbergr, III Qtrs. B, 2300 E St., N.W. Washington 7, D. C.

LOUIS EVERETT GUNTHER It is with regret that the corresponding secretary reports the death of Capt. LOUIS E. GUNTHER, USN (Ret.), who died of cancer at age 60 in Bethesda Naval Hospital on 31 August. Louis is survived by his widow, Dorothy, who lives at 5609 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, Md., and his son, Maj. Donald E. Gunther, USMC. Elizabeth Lawrie BOYLE Word had been received of the death of Mrs. CHARLES L. BOYLE, the former Elizabedi Lawrie, who died on 5 October in Bryn Mawr, Pa. She leaves her husband, our classmate Charlie Boyle, who is a vice president of Sun Oil Company, and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Graves.

Mrs. AUGUSTUS C. LONG Word has also been received of the death of Mrs. AUGUSTUS C. LONG, who died of a heart attack on 13 October.

The class extends deepest sympathy to Dottie Gunther, Charlie Boyle, Gus Long and their families.

FRANK O'BEIRNE retired as a vice admiral on 1 October 1963. He and Tommie have moved back into their own home at 1039 S. 26th St., Arlington 2, Va. Frank is starting work 1 November on a regular basis with Arinc Research Ojrporation, Washington, D. C , as management consultant for plans and programs. He may also do consultant work with one or 2 large aircraft manufacturing companies. Frank says he hopes that he will have enough time left to play golf a couple of times a week.

RAdm. CHARLIE BUCHANAN, still Commandant of the Fourteenth Naval District in Pearl Harbor, had a small gathering of '26 in his quarters when Adm. Savvy Sides '25 was relieved as Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet by Adm. U. S. G. Sharp '27 on 30 September. FORD TAYLOR, FRANK BUSEY and P. D. STROOP completed the foursome. Kack Buchanan made a quick jet trip from Honolulu to Washington in September for the purpose of visiting their 3 youngsters, Mary Gail, Jack and C. A. Buchanan, Jr., and incidentally, seeing her 2 grandchildren.

VAdm. ROY A. GANO, who has been the head of the Military Sea Transportation Service for 4 years, will be honored by the American Legion on 9 November when he will be presented their Distinguished Service Medal at a dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.

Our class president KENNY CRAIG and Nan were visiting in Washington in early October,

from Jacksonville. They managed to see a number of classmates, including some golf with JACK FROST and JACK GREENSLADE. Kenny, who says his golf is suffering from his present enthusiasm for painting, did, however, play in the Pinehurst Men's Senior Golf Tournament the end of October.

RAdm. CHARLES H. WHITING, USN (Ret.), was in Washington briefly in mid-September, after having driven from the West Coast to Maine to put his remaining dependent daughter in Westbrook Junior College. Charlie's other 2 daughters are married and have so far contributed 3 grandchildren. Charlie reports that he will continue to practice law in San Diego, an avocation which he thoroughly enjoys. Classmates will remember that his wife, Evelyn, passed away last year.

RAdm. PHIL NIEKUM, JR., USN (Ret.), reports from Pomona, Calif., where he works for General Dynamics Corp., that he has been sticking pretty close to home in recent years, although getting to the East Coast at least once a year to see the grandchildren. He also added that his weight is still about the same, hair all gone, teeth are wobbling and drinking capacity down slightly.

Phil was married a year and a half ago and they are living in sunny California only about 5 minutes from the Santa Anita race track.

Capt. J. H. RODGERS, USN (Ret.), writes from San Mateo, Calif., that his youngest son is interested in going to the Naval Academy, following in the footsteps of his older brother who is today a lieutenant commander in the Navy.

An item of interest to all classmates is quoted in part from an article which appeared in the Netv York Times on 14 October: "President Kennedy has accepted 'with regret and reluctance' the resignation of DONALD W. ALEXANDER as Maritime Administrator.

"Mr. Alexander submitted his resignation, effective 31 October, saying that when he accepted the post it was with the understanding that he would serve for 2 years.

"In his reply, Mr. Kennedy said: " 'I trust that the knowledge of the contribution you have made in a difficult but challenging job will continue to be a source of personal gratification to you.'

"Mr. Alexander, of Palm Beach, Florida, was appointed by the President on 26 September 1961."

Don says he is not ready yet to announce his future plans but that he and Helen are returning to their permanent home in Palm Beach where they will live at 421 Peruvian Ave., telephone Temple 2-2040. He says he will be happy to see any classmates who happen to be in that area.

With Frank O'Beirne's retirement in October, there remain only 14 members of the Class of 1926 on active duty in the Navy. Adm. JIM RUSSELL is still Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe. He and Dorothy are very happily ensconced in Villa Nike in Naples, Italy, where they should be for another year or more. However, the year 1964 will certainly see the retirements of BILL SMEDBERG, ROY GANO, CLIFF DUERFELDT and JACK FROST, which will leave on active duty, in addition to Jim Russell, only JOHN SYLVESTER, Deputy CNO (Logistics); FITZ LEE, who is Chief of Naval Air Training at Pensacola; JOE GRENFELL, still Commander of the Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet; JACK TAYLOR, who is presendy Chief of Staff to the Supreme Allied Commander, Adantic; P. D. STROOP, Commander of the Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet; CHARLIE LYMAN, Commandant of the 8th Naval District in Peari Harbor; BOB CAVENAGH, Commandant of the 4th Naval District in Philadelphia, and last but not least, Capt. BILL TAYLOR, who is Commanding Officer of the Underwater Ordnance Station, Newport, R. I. And then there will be 10!

A note from RAdm. JAMES T. BREWER, USN (Ret.), from Indian Pond Rd., Piermont, SHIPMATE

N. H. merely indicates that Jim is living in peace and quiet, enjoying the perfectly beautiful weather in New Hampshire. He reports a severe drought, with water scarce, and woods closed to bird and bear hunters due to the fire hazard. Jim says that his early Naval Academy cruise experience in the NORTH DAKOTA is paying off, in that he is almost

back to the Vi of a bucket of water a day.

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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.

Murray Ramsey, father of VAdm. PAUL H .

RAMSEY, died in his sleep on 2 September 1963 in Springfield, Ohio. He was 94 years old. Mr. Ramsey was the grandfather of LCdr. William E. Ramsey '53 and Lt. (jg) James B. Ramsey '60.

Paul Ramsey is now Commander Naval Air Force, U. S. Adantic Fleet.

VAdm. U. S. G. SHARP reports that he was relieved as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans and Policy on 26 August. He and Pat drove to Los Angeles where they visited their daughter, son-in-law and 3 grandchildren; their son, Lt. (jg) G. A. Sharp, his wife and child, and numerous relatives in the Los Angeles area. On 26 Sept. they flew to Honolulu. Uley there relieved SAVVY SIDES as Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet on 30 September. They look forward with great pleasure to his new assignment, and send best regards to all classmates.

LOS ANGELES

The '27 group in the Los Angeles area held their annual dinner-dance at Allen Center, Naval Station Long Beach on 26 July. Although only a few of us were present, those who did attend had a pleasant time. After dinner in a private dining room on the 2nd deck, the group repaired to the outdoor terrace and watched the J.O.'s do the twist with some of their little fillies. When the music slowed down to a reasonable beat, some of us more venturesome types sallied on to the floor.

Those present: Echelmeyer, Bernet, Mye, Weigle, Woelfel, Mechling and Flynn. All the wives were present except Mrs. Bernet. We were delighted to have two '27 widows, Ellen .'\LBACH and Muriel OBERRENDER, widi us.

HARRY and Lil HARNLY report die birth of their 1st grandchild, Tamara Harnly, on 22 August in Munich, Germany. She is the daughter of Capt. Richard W. Harnly, West Point '59, and Mrs. Harnly.

WALTER PRICE, who is Commander, U. S. Naval Forces, Japan, writes that the Class of '27 is pretty well represented in WestPac, with JACK MONROE as ComNavPhil, CHARLIE MELSON as Commander Taiwan Defense Command, and Walter in Japan. "Jack came up a couple of weeks ago to attend the Seventh Fleet scheduling conference and stayed with us for a couple of nights.

Evidendy he loves it down in Sangley Point and so does Phyllis. Charlie and Gypsy Melson are visiting Yokosuka now, have been our guests for the past week, but right now Charlie is a guest at the Naval Hospital for what he says is a minor operation. LEO NILON and his wife came through here space available a couple of weeks ago and we enjoyed having them down for dinner widi us. A few months ago MATE FAIGLE joined us at lunch. He was touring Japan and seemed to be enjoying it tremendously.

"Claire sailed for the States 3 September to visit our daughter and grandchildren in Norfolk for a few weeks, then will go on to Coronado to see her mother and our son Larry and daughterin-law. I am hoping she will get back the latter part of October."

CLIFF COOPER writes: "I retired 1 July '62 with a slight disability from my last tour in Naples. With the JIM LEEPERs as headquarters, we toured the East Coast from Maine to Florida N O V E M B E R ,

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where he had a litde house ready for our retirement. A couple of personal reasons caused us to change our plans to retire in Florida and we wound up in California. My father died in August of '62 and our daughter Laura settled to happy married life in Santa Barbara. Commuting from Florida to California handling father's estate was highly unsatisfactory. Besides, we had a grandson in Santa Barbara, with another on the way; Laura's 2nd, a daughter, was born this past June.

TOBY MUNNS couldn't make it, but did have cocktails with the Virdens in their quarters at North Island. After 10 glorious days in Coronado (where they all live beautifully) we rented a car and drove nordi. Spent a few days with DUTCH and Marg WOELFEL; their 3 children were home, so it was a real homecoming for all.

Then on to Lemoore for a visit with MARION and Pat FLYNN, then to Monterey with friends and on to Los Altos to visit Helen and HOWELL DYSON.

"Last January our English children and grandchildren visited us in Glendale. Clifford, Jr., now an assistant manager for the Bruton Street Branch of the First National City Bank of New York in London, with wife and 3 youngsters, flew out from Boston for a month's vacation from the British and East Coast weather. Unfortunately for me, I spent most of the month in bed with the old bad back but was able to see a good bit of them.

"During our travels—New York, Virginia, Florida, California, Florida and California, we dined with the JACK DIMONs in New York, spent a weekend with the CROFT JENNINGs in Columbia, S. C , and a week with the COUNT DEKAYs in San Francisco. We also had 2 fine days in Corpus Christi with RED and Sperry CLARK, to say nothing of visiting New Orleans, Juarez and a wonderful visit with the TED DAHLs in Starkville, Miss. Stopped in Jackson, Miss., to visit the Tommie Turners '24, and had dinner in La Canada, Calif., with the ART BRUNERs, and stayed with the Cam Briggs '25 in San Diego while we were house hunting, finally deciding on the country life about 12 miles from downtown San Diego.

"The TOM HAMILTONs were in Europe so missed them; Dyson had TED and Mary FREDICKS and Swede and Eleanor Michilet in for cocktails. Such fun seeing the friends, and truly none of them have aged. Spent a day in San Francisco with friends but missed BUB HULL. Flew home, changed clothes and took off for the Thousand Islands, Canada. Now home routing for our team—good luck and beat Army!"

"We have a guest room and a swimming pool should you or any of our friends be out this way.

The phone number is 442-9128."

HENRY ARMSTRONG sends the following: "This fall I commence my 7th year as an engineering instructor at the Oakland City CoUegeMerritt Campus, v/ith the added feature that I now possess the magic status of having finally obtained TENURE—meaning that I have made it! This has been a long but very gratifying pull.

Had a wonderful opportunity to add depth to my engineering background by spending the summer out at the Lawrence Radiation Lab at Livermore. (Also aboard was Cy Cutler '24.)

"As for my community efforts, just finished a year as president of the Oakland Republican Assembly, and am presendy executive vice president of the Alameda County Republican Assembly.

"We had the extreme pleasure of having our Wee Wave daughter, Jan V., stop by enroute from her tour of duty in Oper. Test and Eval.

(CHARLIE BERGIN) to DIO 14th Naval District. We celebrated her full 2nd stripe by properly wetting down the commission. (All signs point for the A-Strong's being enroute for Honolulu this summer!)

"Gyn is presently serving as hospitality chairman of the Faculty Wives Club, having completed a tour as their treasurer. (This was tough on me, inasmuch as I had to sort out the triple and omitted items from the accounts.)

"We are thoroughly enjoying the 'Crow's Nest,' our citadel in the hills of Oakland and where wc intend to keep anchored unless the taxes drive us to sea. We manage to hoist a few, and to keep track of the shipping in the Bay. "The next time I retire, I'm going back to sea —or sell neckties (preferably only one at a time, so as to save the customer having to make up his mind). A side issue of select martinis is being considered."

Bert QUACKENBUSH wrote in to Shipmate: "The Quackenbushs had a wonderful visit in California, visited the McKECHNIEs who had friends drop in—Ziggy and Mary Solly, Rachlea Funke, the Tommie Massies, Clarence Cbffins, Skipper Asser.son, Cam and Doris Briggs and Cliff and A. L. Cooper. FR.A.NK VIRDENs and

WEDDING

Miss Carolyn Conard Heinlein, daughter of Col. REX I. HEINLEIN, JR., USA (Ret.), and Mrs. Heinlein of Palo Alto, Calif., and Mr. Douglas Levering Ayer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wells Ayer of Laurel Hollow, Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, N . Y., were married in a midafternoon ceremony 7 September at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Palo Alto.

Mrs. Ayer attended the Hogre Allmanna Laroverket at Hedemora, Sweden, and has completed her junior year at Wellesley College. Mr. Ayer is an alumnus of Phillips Academy and Princeton University and earned a degree of MBA at the Harvard Graduate School of Business.

Following a Hawaiian honeymoon, they are making their home in London, England, where Mr. Ayer is with the management consultant firm of McKinsey and Company.

LOS ANGELES NEWS

MAURICE GOUDGE retired from the FBI a couple of years ago and went to the Security Division of Lockheed. Recendy he has taken charge of security for the Campus Crusade for Christ headquarters at the old Arrowhead Springs Hotel in San Bernardino County. Maurice and his wife have lovely quarters at the hotel and are happily situated.

On 10 August 1963 Valerie Mye, daughter of LESTER MYE, was married to Ronald de Long in St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Altadena, Calif. Following the ceremony Florence and Les held a reception for some 200 in the beautiful gardens of their home. Valerie and Ronald are UCLA classmates and he is continuing his studies in the law school there.

Beeb HULL is remrning to Norfolk to make her home and be near her sons and their families.

On her way from San Francisco she stopped in Los Angeles to spend a few days with JACK and Thelma WEIGLE and in Coronado for a visit with other Navy friends. While in Los Angeles the Weigles had a small '27 Sunday morning get-together for Beeb with the ED ECKELMEYERS and the ANDY MECHI.INCS.

Seated I. to r.: Thelma Weigle, Karin Echelmeyer, Beeb Hull, Helen and Andy Mechling. Standing: Jack Weigle, Ed Echelmeyer.

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Sec'y, RAdm. R. K. James, USN (Ret.) Apt. B611, River House South, 1600 S. Joyce St., Arlington, Va.

CONNECTICUT AREA Thanks to the fine planning by GEORGE KING, the Nutmegger group of the Class of 1928 held a reunion in the Farmington Valley region west of Hartford during the weekend of 24 Auguest. In addition to GEORGE and Georgina KING, TED and Clarisse MARTIN, AL and Bess MOMM of the Hartford area, and JIM and Paulette LANDEN from Cheshire, from distant places came RAY and Caroline BURZYNSKI, New Casde, N. H. JOHN and Jesse SCOTT, Binghampton, N. Y., AL and Deedee TAYLOR, New York City, and PHIL and Elsie WAKEMAN from Scientists Cliffs, Port Republic, Md. Saturday afternoon while Gus King and John Scott setded their all-important semi-annual golf meet, the rest of the members assembled at the Kings', had cocktails at the Momms', and then dinner at Old Farm Inn. What remained of the reminiscing of classmates and of their families was concluded af:erward at the Kings'. Ray Burzynski is now teaching at Boston University and Al Taylor is now with the E. F. Hutton branch in New York City. Phil Wakeman, no longer with Shipmate, is busy with urban renewal at Port Republic.

town), Roy Benson, Jack Dalton, Chick Frankel, Gus Johansen, Cal Laning (also a visitor), Jerry O'Donnell, Phil Osborn, Claude Ricketts, Ed Stephan and Chuck Triebel.

At the luncheon BILL ALDEN told an extraordinary story about an encounter with SAM GRIFFITH in a New York bar. The crux of die story was that despite an exchange of cards there was no mutual recognition because there was not light enough in the bar to read each other's cards or faces. Later efforts by Bill to find Sam were unavailing.

It was decided at the luncheon that the Washington group would do some talking about the advisability of a reunion next year at Annapolis and come up with a proposal for the class in the very near future.

GUS JOHANSEN reported that on a trip to the New York area during the late summer he learned that PAUL and Cornelia FOLEY had gone to Paris to visit Paul's brother (who is on duty in SHAPE); also that Paul is enjoying his work at Hofstra College very much indeed. Gus reported that he saw TWEED FERRIER who is living in Port Washington, still working for Hazeltine, and still a ham radio operator of distinction as well as a hard worker of the Boy Scouts.

GEORGE and Rose WALES have moved to Washington where they have taken a house on the corner of Connecticut Ave. and Kanawha St. out Chevy Chase way. George is running Pan American Affairs in OpNav and is also polishing his Castilian. George and Rosie have just become grandparents for the first time. For a couple of days George was smoking 2 cigars at once.

CLAUDE RICKETTS has been commuting to Europe since summer as the principal protagonist of the MLF proposal. He has been quoted widely in the journals of opinion on foreign affairs as well as in the daily press. Although MLF has had rocky going in certain quarters, there has been a marked increase in interest and acceptance recendy, and you can be sure that much of this can be attributed to the quiet tenacity of our Claude.

On 14 September Claude was guest of honor and principal speaker at the convention banquet concluding the East Coast Regional Convention of the Navy League in the Imperial Ballroom, Hotel Stader Hilton, Boston, Mass.

VADM. ALBERT J. FAY, USN (RET.) '28 VAdm. ALBERT J. FAY, USN (Ret.), has been named vice president of C.K.P. Developments, Inc., a Miami-based company which is constructing the planned commuinty of Deltona and major apartment buildings in the Cape Canaveral and Orlando areas. Admiral and Mrs. Fay are residents of Coral Gables, Fla.

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Sec'y. RAdm. E. J. O'Donnell, USN Weapons System Evaluation Group, OSD Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C.

RED CHRISTIE was in Washington late this summer and a group meeting was scheduled at ED STEPHAN's house, but Red and Frances had to return to Missouri early because Frances was under the weather. We are confident that Frances is back to battery and are sorry we missed them.

In early August RAY CRIST's daughter married Mr. Joe David Walker of Kentucky in St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington.

BUD EASTON has been in Bethesda with some undetermined ailment. We hope that by the time you read this Bud will be sprung.

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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.

The latest from TOMMY PAYNE has him with Douglas Aircraft Missile and Space Systems Division in Santa Monica. Home address—1915 Mandeville Canyon Rd., Los Angeles 49, Calif.

JOE THORNTON has also made a big move. He writes, "My company decided to establish a new manufacturing facility at Lawrence, Mass., and made me general manager. I started with 4 bare walls near the end of July and now 2 months later have about 200 employees. It was, of course, quite a challenge and I am afraid probably gained me a few more white hairs." Joe's new address—• 695 Johnson St., North Andover, Mass.

SAM LIEF writes from his new address, 27472 Altamont Rd., Los Altos Hills, Calif., "Two important events happened to Syl and me recendy.

On 10 August we became grandparents for the first time. Ronald E. Lief, Jr., was born to Captain and Mrs. R. E. Lief, USAF, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Mt. Clemens, Mich. Ron, Class of '54, wasn't there for the launching—the Air Force had him on duty with a SAC Air Refueling Squadron in the Azores. Could the young one be a candidate for about '85 or '86.? I won't make any book. We're pleased as punch but couldn't go East to see the 'first born' because we were tied up with the second event.

"Number Two son Thomas Baron Lief married Linda Ann Mills at Stanford Memorial Church (Stanford U.) on Sunday afternoon, 8 Sept. Both are Stanford grads—Tom '60—Ann '63. Tom is in his last year at Boalt Law School —University of Calif, in Berkeley. Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Mills of Atherton, Calif., he's a lawyer. They're living in Oakland until Tom gets his law degree.

"In March we bought a house—after renting over two years while making sure my job at Lockheed was reasonably secure. I'm a supervisor in Status Control, Polaris Project—have been since joining Lockheed in late February '61 after Syl and I returned from four plus months in Europe following retirement in July '60. We love the place—away up in the hills—beautiful scenery and quiet—but too much work for an old fud keeping it looking as it should. No real gripes though, really."

The Washington group held the 2nd of what are planned to be regular quarterly Get-TogetherWith-Wives luncheons in September. It was a huge success, this time coaxing 21 wives out in the open for a very enjoyable session.

HOMECOMING After the terrific party Kirk and Lalla threw for us last year we expected a sharp drop-off at this year's Homecoming affairs. Not so! Look who all made it!

Bud and Doris Barr, Julie Becton, Sherry and Ruth Betts, Dick and Lois Crane, Jack and Lou Crowley, Johnny and Gwen Crumpacker, Jim and Gene Davis, Benny and Nan Field, Jack and Peggy Fitzgerald, Mike and Kay Gaasterland, Mark and Jean Jensen, Kirk and Lalla Kirkpatrick, Fred and Edith Krauss, Carl and Cel Lucas, John and Edna Maloney, George and Lindsay McManus, "AB" and Lynn Metsger, Dinty and Carol Moore, Floyd and Bobbie Myhre, Bud and Margie Needham, Mike and Jane O'Oannor, Frank and Virginia Peters, Tommy and Evie Rogers, George Schlegel, Doc Snyder.

Also, Marc and Edna Steele, Dick and Osca Tatom, Alice Thomas, Bill and Carlotta Williams, Jack and Polly Williams, Jack and Judy Chew, Bob and Lois Fitch, Andy and Jean Hill, Jack and Judy Miner, Barney and Ruth Sieglaff, Sam and Cuchita Taxis, Johnny and Virginia Webster and Les and Muriel Wood.

At this rate our 35th in '66 will need some extra stands.

We have word that one couple is taking the bull by the horns and decided to enjoy life while the opportunity is here. TOMMY and Evie ROGERS are off on a Caribbean and South American luxury cruise out of New York. We'll call off the hurricanes.

RIVETS RIVERO is getting squared away in the Pentagon in his new 3 star job as director of Navy program planning. He and Hazel are in Quarters U, Navy Yard Annex, LI 7-6655.

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Sec'y, Mr. John Stanley Miller 5809 Namakagan Road Washington 16, D. C.

JACK and Dot BANDY report from die banks of the Severn that they have built their retirement home in Rugby Hall, and the last cruise box is now unpacked. The latch sting is always out to all their old friends at 1126 Asquith Dr., Arnold Md. In die photo Capt. JOHN FAHY (right) and Mrs. Fahy are shown with RAdm. WILLIAM H. GROVERMAN, USN, Commander Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla Three, and Mrs. Groverman at a party held at the Admiral's quarters. Long Beach, Calif.

SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON On the occasion of the September luncheon the Washington chapter gave a warm welcome to the class president, (iORKY WARD, who has returned for duty with OpNav as DCNO Plans.

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Chairman of council SAM MONCURE appointed the following as a nominating committee to pick a slate for the biennial class elections scheduled for December 1963: MUDDY WATERS (chairman), EMER FAWKES and BOB LEONARD. The Washington chapter is inviting wives as special guests to the November luncheon and directed that this be specifically cited in the cla.ss column in Shipmate.

The chapter unanimously endorsed LEON KINTBERGER to represent the class at the 26 September meeting of the Board of Trustees of the USNA Alumni Association.

Present for the occasion were: Willie Williamson, Harry Lockwood, Al Croghan, Beau Lyons.

Swede Eastwold, Norm Blaisdell, Leon Kintberger, Al Slayden, Muddy Waters, Emer Fawkes, Sam Moncure, Corky Ward, Bob Leonard and Dimi Dimitrijevic. Also attending were Bob Fulton, Ray Pitts. Count Ruckner, Bull Dreany, Casey Holt, Al Wellings, Jim Collett and Lou Bryan.

OCTOBER LUNCHEON The October meeting of the Washington chapter was combined with a worldwide Class of 1932 meeting in odd-number years, to accommodate the constitutional requirement that the class meet to receive nominations for class officers and council members. There was a good turn-out on 3 October at the Army-Navy Club. After business was concluded Chairman EMER FAWKES turned the meeting over to Class President CORKY WARD who received the following slate from the nominating committee: treasurer, BOB LEONARD; secretary, JERRY MILLER; class council (for election of 5 ) : Eastwold, Lindsey Williamson, Dimitrijevic, Moncure, Fawkes, Fulton, Holt, Dreany, Wellings, Collett, Bryan and Pitts. Corky's 4-year term as president still has over 2 years to run. The nominations proved to be a subject for spirited discussion, centered principally on how to evoke nominations from the floor to make the entire election constitutional.

No nominations from the floor could be elicited, but classmates are encouraged to use their write-in rights when ballots are distributed.

The group heard an interesting report from LEON KINTBERGER concerning the fall meeting of the USNAAA at Alumni House on 26 September. He characterized Superintendent Kirkpatrick's report to the Board of Trustees as "tremendous, thoughtful and thought-provoking" and cited our good fortune as alumni that the Big School has such leadership. Leon is less sanguine about the prospects of mixing a substantial amount of liberal arts training with the professional education of Navy officers. Because of his interest and qualifications, the local group is backing Leon for a place on the Board of Trustees.

Out-of-town visitors got a big reception. This went to Mac Garrison, Don Thomas, Bob Evans, Moe Archer, Dick Craighill and Leon Kintberger.

We hear from Moe that the moderates are expected to heal the rift between old-line AAU leadership and opposing NCAA forces, and everyone interested in sports and the national sports image abroad will be pleased by the prospect.

Attending the luncheon, in addition to those mentioned, were Jack Lamade, Lou Bryan, Ralph John;on, Count Ruckner, Joe Wylie, Gus Wellings, George Pressey, Willie Williamson, Jerry Miller, Ray Pitts, Bob Leonard, Sam Moncure, Dimi Dimitrijevic, Casey Holt, Bob Maulsby, Bob Fulton and Swede Eastwold.

A big, big meeting is set for Wednesday, 6 November, when classmates and wives will take over one of the larger dining rooms at the ArmyNavy Country Club.

HERE AND THERE WITH '32 BULL DREANY announces that he and Stella are now grandparents, with the arrival of a granddaughter on 21 September. The new arrival's parents are Harry A. Dreany and wife Brenda.

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JACK COLLEY comes in with his address and a nice letter from the Seatde area where he is employed in the development unit of the engineering control systms group of the Aero-Space Division of the Boeing Company. It's simpler to write to him at home (538 157th Ave., S.E., Bellevue. Wash. 98004). Jack is active in alumni affairs of the Seatde Chapter USNAAA and currendy is trustee and program chairman. They turn out well for monthly dinner meetings at COM, NDS, Seatde, Pier 91, he reports. Others of '32 around are JIM FLENNIKEN, EARL FINNEY and CHARLEY HITCHCOCK. CORKY and Nona WARD are in quarters at the Navy Communication Station, 3701 Nebraska Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. Josie and CASEY HOLT and Stell and BULL DREANY shared a tremendous weekend over the late summer holidays in the summer cottage of Bert and CES TOFT in Seaside Park, N. J. Ces, the proud owner and captain of an outboard speedboat, showed off his craft to the visitors in cruises over Barnegat Bay. Hov/ever, much to his chagrin he never got the speedster up to her rated speed as long as Casey and Bull were aboard.

Only when Casey and Josie dropped by on their remrn from Nev/ Hampshire was C^s able to fix the cause of his loss of speed; it mrned out to be the drag of Bull Dreany's added weight! Despite the slow boat, slippery ladders to upper bunks, and leaving all kinds of gear adrift and biehind, the visitors report a wonderful visit, replete with gracious and liquid hospitality.

The Dreanys are about to join the ranks of S.O.G.'s (silly old grandparents). They are trailing the TOFTs, already checked in with 2, and the HOLTs, who are enjoying their 4th grandson.

HANK SEELEY has a new business address as his long-time employer, Texas Instruments, Inc., has moved to the Universal North Building, 1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20009.

RALPH JOHNSON has returned to Washington as the Deputy Naval Commander, DASA. He and Ethel are living at 4618 Tompkins Drive, McLean, Va. WILL EYE BULL and Francey also have a McLean address: 4119 Oak Lane, McLean, Va. Will Eye commutes daily from his home in Chesterbrook Woods to his job with Westinghouse at Friendship Airport, and claims the commuting agrees with him.

JACK LAMADE and Barbara are now living at 3504 Litdedale Rd.. Kensington, Md.

THE GROVERMANS AND THE FAHYS. JOHNNY FAHY checks in with a newsy letter from the West Coast. He and Harriet have a new address, 5112 Hamer Lane, Placentia, Calif.

Placentia is a "hamlet a couple of miles north and east of Anaheim . . . close enough to Disneyland that we can hear the fireworks, most nights" he reports. Johnny is wrapped up in his work in the documentation group at the Pomona plant of General Dynamics and reports a number of USNA types around. Thirty-two, he reports, is represented by BILL GROVERMAN and GEORGE LUKER, each widi afloat commands in the Long Beach area. DOC WILSON lives in the adjoining town of Fullerton. DICK LAVERY works for Douglas Aircraft and lives in the Lakewood section. NORMAN J. "SAM" SAMPSON

lives at Orange and works at being a gendeman farmer. Johnny and Harriet send their very best regards to all hands.

RALPH JOHNSON is leaving his command as ComCruDesFlot 11 to return to Washington as Deputy Chief DASA. Congratulations to Mary Elizabedi Grouleff, graduated this fall as a nurse from Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia. She is die daughter of Mary and PAUL GROULEFF and follows in the footsteps of her mother, also a registered graduate nurse.

NEMO HOWE writes from 608 Timberland Trail, Virginia Beach, Va. 23452, to ask who is this JOE COUNIHAN he has been reading about in Shipmate and asks, "Can this be some relative of OL' SILENT JACK.?"

JOHN GRIDER reports that he and Mary Jane are really settling down in Memphis, 228 E. Parkway N., 38112, and he is interested in hunting and fishing. Mary Jane's brief bout with the surgeon this past summer has delayed their plans for extensive travel, but the plans are on again, we are happy to know.

MARRIAGES REPORTED On 31 August Miss Nancy Elizabeth Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Powell of Memphis, Tenn., was married to Mr. John McGavock Grider in the chapel of Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis. Mr. Grider is the son of Capt. JOHN M. GRIDER, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Grider, of Memphis. The young couple have taken up residence in Memphis, where "Mac" is currently employed.

On 27 July Miss Mary Ann Harley was married to Theodore Dungan Mandelkorn in Wilmington, Del. The bride, a recent graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Harley of Wilmington. Mr. Mandelkorn, an alumnus of Fessenden School, Hill School and Yale University, is the son of RAdm. RICHARD MANDELKORN, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Mandelkorn, of New York and Washington, Conn., and the grandson of the late RAdm. Paul B. Dungan '99 and Mrs. Dungan. The couple will make their home in Pittsburgh, Pa., where Mr. Mandelkorn is attending the School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Hugh Wynn Morrison and Capt. BURL LEONIDAS BAILEY, USN (Ret.), were married 9 September 1963 in La Jolla Presbyterian Church, La Jolla, Calif. Every good wish of the class goes to the newlyweds.

Miss Brenda Jacquelyn Norton became the bride of Nelson Alan Sosnoski in services held 28 September in Milwaukee, Wise. After a short honeymoon the couple left for their home in Santiago, Chile, where he is a foreign service officer. The groom, son of Polly and SKI SOSNOSKI, is a graduate of Yale University; the bride is an alumna of the University of Colorado.

MORE HERE AND THERE Polly and Ski Sosnoski, who live at 1124 Glorietta Blvd., Oironado, Calif., are near neighbors of Eddie and ANDY NISEWANER who are a few doors away at 1110 Glorietta. Andy, we hear, is teaching math at Encenita High School.

Friends were glad to see Sara Ann MUNGER when she came East for Parents Weekend to visit with son Colby, USNA '67. Mai stayed on in Frisco, "working out the fare." f^ t^ n n * < Ill I II U

Chmn, Mr. Turner A. Duncan AVCO Corp., 1701 K St., N.W. Washington 6, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.), U. S. Naval Academy Museum Annapolis, Md.

Mbs Vivien Elizabeth Galantin, daughter of RAdm. I. J. GALANTIN and Mrs. Galantin, was married to Mr. Philip David Creelman in ceremonies at the Grace Episcopal Church-on-theGreen, Windsor, Conn., on 20 August.

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RAdm. GEORGE H. MILLER and Mrs. Miller of Washington, D. C , and Tokyo, Japan, announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Ree, to Mr. Frederick K. Rudolph of North Miami Beach, Fla. Both Miss Miller and Mr. Rudolph are attending the University of Florida at Gainesville; their wedding is planned after their graduation in December.

WARD HARDMAN joined the professional staff of Stanford Research Instiwte, Menlo Park, Calif., upon his retirement 1 July 1963. He is now an operations analyst working on commandcontrol-communications systems design. He is also enrolled as a graduate student at Stanford U. working toward a master's degree in statistics (operations research and data processing). Home address: 111 Yerba Santa Ave., Los Altos, Calif.

Big news this month is, of course, the 30th Reunion held at the Naval Academy the weekend of 28 and 29 September. A total of 90 classmates, most of whom were accompanied by their wives, attended the full program, consisting of the cocktail party followed by dinner in the Mess Hall on Friday; a class meeting, a luncheon, football game, and a class party on Saturday; and Chapel Services on Sunday. The Reunion was an unqualified success and those attending were unanimous in expressing appreciation to Don Lacey for arranging the delicious food and drink, and a schedule that went off like clockwork. After the football game the class posed for a group portrait on the bleachers in Memorial Stadium.

A copy of this photograph is reproduced in this issue of Shipmate.

A list of those attending one or more of the scheduled functions follows: Barnum, R. H., Best, E. C , Bethea, J. S., Bewick, J., Bierer, H. T., Blatchford, W. L., Blick, C. A., Blouin, F. J., Bowen, H. G., Jr., Caldwell, C. M., Campbell, J. H., Chase, J. V.. Clark, W. L., Climie, J. F., Cobb, J. O., Connolly, T., Conwell, L. C , Costello, J. P., Curtis, R. W., Curtze, C. A., Davis, D. W., Jr., Dawson, W., Derickson, R., Dew, I. L., Dickinson, J. O., Dietz, J. S., Duncan, Charles K., Duncan, Turner A., Ellis, P. D., Jr., Ferguson, T., Fortune, James H., Jr., Fortune, William C , Fredericks, E. H. C , Galantin, I. J., Gazley, R., Gill, F. B., Grikscheit, H. W., Heinz, L. C , Jones, C. B., Kauffman, D. L., King, C. E., Koch, G. P., Kuehl, H. F., Lacey, D. O., Laird, G. H., Jr., Leach, R. W., Leon, H. L., Leverenz, R. F., Long, T. A., Loughlin, E., Macintosh. D. E., McMuUen, D. R., Mandarich, S., Marks, L. H., Martineau, David L., Martineau, Paul W., Mayberry, D., Monroe, H. W., Morton, T. H., Mott, W. C , Neville, L. R., Newton, W. H., O'Brien, G. D., Ogden, J. R., Olsen, Robert I., Poor, R. L., Rakow, W. M., Rousseau, C. L., Rowe, H. C , Rozea, R. E., Rumble, H. P., Schwartz, F. D., Searcy, S. S., Jr., Seipt, W. E., Selby, F. G., Shannon, J., Shifley, R. L., Sowerwine, O. E., Staley, P. C , Strean, B. M., Sublette, W. H., Taylor, R. L., Thompson, R. W., Jr., Travis, C. W., Vaughn, J. J., Wendt, W. F. A., Wiggin, B. E., Winston, P. W., Wright, A. T., Jr., Zimmerman, R. P. Much of the news exchanged concerned postretirement plans. While it would be impossible to publish here the locations and new endeavors of all of our classmates who retired this year, this information will be available in the ThirtyYear Roundup, scheduled for early publication.

Thus far, about 360 members of the class have submitted the required biographical data, pictures, and checks. Those who have not made their submissions are urged to do so as soon as possible. To expedite preparation of the biographies

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for publication in the "Roundup," a group of volunteers is meeting each Monday evening in Charlie Travis' office. It is a tremendous job and they need all the help they can get.

CARL DRESCHER checked in by telephone, regretting that he would be out of the country during the Reunion. Carl has had to do much travelling in the interests of his Company, the Sinclair Oil Corporation. He recendy returned from a trip to Africa and was headed for Latin America.

Word has been received diat ED FREDERICKS has accepted a position as Executive Secretary for the Wyoming Division of the American Cancer Society with headquarters in Cody.

CHARLIE ROBERTSON has joined the Value Engineering Group of the Rocketdyne Division of North American Aviation. He will be located at their plant in Canoga Park (San Fernando Valley) California.

The monthly luncheon meetings of the' Washington group of the class continue on the second Tuesday of each month at the Army-Navy Town Club. Understandably, attendance has fallen off since so many retired and moved from the Washington area, but there has been no decrease in enthusiasm or "vigah."

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR Parkside Apts., 10630 Kenilworth Ave. Apt. 204, Bethesda 14, Md.

Just plain forgot the deadline for the SeptemberOctober (Homecoming) issue.

An item of interest that may have missed some of you was the President's appointment of JOHN HARLEE as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Our hearty congratulations, John.

The Class of 1934 is still represented in the Sixth Fleet. VICTOR SMITH (ComCruDesFlot 8) writes that he relieved FRANK PINNEY (ComCruDesFlot 12) as Task Group Commander of the Gold group in the Med. The day before turnover, Victor's flagship USS LONG BEACH rendezvoused with the USS ENTERPRISE for a few hours and BILL MARTIN (ComCarDiv 2 and CCTF 60) hosted a combination lunch and 2-classmate reunion on board ENTERPRISE. Having completed their Med tours. Bill and Frank are now back in CONUS. Victor concludes: "I don't know about the airplane, but nuclear power is here to stay. Having a fine time; had been in Washington too long. See you in a year or so."

ALEXANDER-KINCH Captain and Mrs. JOE McKNITT ALEXANDER announce the marriage of their daughter, Margo Anne, to Lt. Judson Mieras Kinch, USN, on Saturday, 13 July 1963, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

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Joe also sends: "Margo attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana and San Diego State.

Judson graduated from the Naval Academy in the Class of '59. Since retiring we have moved here to Beaufort, S. C , and present address is 1802 Azalea Drive Extension, Waddell Gardens, Beaufort, S. C. All classmates are welcome. We are looking forward to whatever is planned for the 30th anniversary."

Homecoming activity by members of '34 was restricted. Seventeen were signed up for the Friday festivities and many more showed for the game on Saturday. Among those outside the WB&A area CARL COEN, BOB DAVIES (don't think anyone saw him), MEL DRY, SWEDE LUNDBERG and STU RAMSEY. Someone spotted STEVE DAUNIS and then he disappeared.

Swede was on leave from his job in East Coast Sumatra, Indonesia.

SAN FRANCISCO AREA '34 CORRESPONDENT, GEORGE CLIFFORD, A N D ROSEMARY.

TOM TINGLE reports working as product manager for B. F. Gump O). in Chicago. Recently changed home address to suburban Maywood, III. FRED PHILLIPS reports from Paris where he's Chief of the Navy Section of M.AAG. His family is with him, and son expects to enroll in the University of Maryland Extension at Munich.

FRED BROOKS is working for the Boston Redevelopment Authority where rejuvenation of ScoUay Square into $200 million Government Center is the big project. JACK STEVENS writes from Coronado, working for General Dynamics, where he sees Ralph Baum, Whitey McGill, Doyen Klein, Joe Penland and Joe Bettens.

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BOB and Bobbie PRICKETT hosted a cocktail party at their home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on 28 September. The guest list included: Austins, Burns, Campbells, Steve Carpenter, Dodges, Dornins, Jacksons, Lasters, Marcuses, George McKusick, Peppards, Rutherfords, Steinmetzs, Thomases, Vaseys and Ken Veth.

After hours of reminiscing and marveling at the generally good shape in which all appeared to be, the party group took off for dinner in Santa Monica. Madelaine and SOUPY CAMPBELL were missing as one week prior to the gettogether Soupy met with an accident—a broken back. However, he's on the mend and everything appears to be okay. Even though the evening was warm it didn't dull the occasion, everyone just used more ice. This get-together merely amounted to a kick-off for further '35 activities, and decidedly a litde more often than once a decade!

If anyone comes to the Los Angeles area, please contact the Pricketts. A hearty welcome is promised.

as my Roger (Note: how I put that!) Sookey also doesn't seem to have changed—anyone could recognize him.

"At the bar in the B.O.Q. I met K. G. SCHACHT. He is CO of the Naval Station at the Academy. K.G. has changed litde, and it was such a pleasure to be able to introduce my son to him.

"The Academy looked wonderful—I saw it through different eyes this time. The rooms are out of this world compared to when I was there.

Parents' Weekend was as wonderful as the Homecomings are."

"Beat Army" 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. The appointment of GOULD HUNTER as personnel manager for Watkins-Johnson Co. of Palo Alto, Calif., has been announced. He will fill a newly created position to assume responsibilities for personnel policies and hiring in addition to his other duties as administrative director.

Hunter retired from active duty with the rank of captain, and now resides with his wife, son and daughter at 3808 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif.

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FRANCISCO AREA '34 PHOTOGRAPHER, ED LEE, AND RUBY.

30TH ANNIVERSARY

Plans for our 30th anniversary reunion the weekend of 25-27 September 1964 will be much the same as for the 25th. It is hoped that perhaps it even may be better. A local committee will circulate notices to allow advance planning and arrangements. This will include information on housing, class parties, cost, etc. Individual members must take care of their own game and Homecoming activity tickets with the Athletic and Alumni Associations respectively. Some of us who worked on the 20th yearbook. By the Mark 20, feel the effort for something similar for our 30th anniversary would be too much of a burden for a group from the Washington area memfiership, who would naturally be saddled with the job again—^just as they were 10 years ago. However, an idea is submitted that we should publish something in the form of a directory, register or Who's Who in '34, at some 30-year plus date when there would be more stabdity for a majority of our members. This could be accomplished as the records of the class are brought up to date.

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NOTICE: A '35 class miniature was found at Princeton Inn, Princeton, N. J., inscribed inside band, "Betty from Mark." Owner please contact Director, Museum. Annapolis.

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The Class of 1935 in the Washington area held a dinner-dance, Saturday, 7 September, at the Army-Navy Country Club. In attendance were: the Badgers, Blacks, Cairnes, George Conkey, Dctweilers, Ginny Dickson, Fees, Fluckeys, the M.ison Freemans, the Ross Freemans, Gays, Gimbcrs, Hacks, Henrys, Husbands, Hylands, Keatses, Lamkins, Lyndons, Maurers, Moodys, Packards, Parets, Parkers, Petrovics, Powers, Reichs, Schachts, Scotts, Shaffers, Sherwoods, Thomsons, Walkers, Wards, Weeds, Westins and Jim and Dolly Wolfe.

The Washington area has been repopulated by '35ers after an earlier mass exodus. Back at the hub (to name a few) are Noel Gaylor, Steve Gimber, French Wampler, Brad Bennett, Jesse Gay, Johnny Hack, Tom Henry, Ace Husband, Dave McClintock, Bob McElroy, Pete Petrovic, E. B. Parker, Virgie Vestel and Bob Cushman.

The Army-Navy Country Club roof was the site of a class dinner-dance on 7 September.

JACK FEE, ACE HUSBAND and FRANK WALKER served as committee members who arranged the gala and eminendy successful event.

Thirty-seven couples were in attendance.

The Army-Navy Country Club also continues to be the site of our popular bi-monthly luncheon.

Come one, come all, no reservations needed.

The following letter was received from PETE PARADIS: "Thank you so much for the letter informing me of other classmates who had sons in the Class of '67. That was wonderful. I went to the Parents' Weekend and both my wife and I had a marvelous time.

"Would you be so kind as to put something in Shipmate about my running into BOB KELLEY of PT boat fame who also has a son in '67. He looked wonderful, has lots of hair (which I haven't) and though I hadn't seen him since graduation he looked prett>' much like Bob Kelley. Also ran into SOOKEY BADGER who not only has a son in '67 but has another in the 1st class. As a matter of fact, the 1st class son will be in the same company during academic year

Plioto by Wolfe Studio GOULD HUNTER '36 With the summer gone, the kids back in school, we can now settle down to the football season and a "make it five" Navy year. This should mean lots more news since it is only during the fall events that we really get around and get to see everybody. So here goes with the latest dope— maybe old hat to some of you, but nevertheless news.

22 August found 22 stalwarts, joined by TOM DABNEY down from Ardmore, Pa., gathered at the Fort Myer Officers' Open Mess for the 1st of our '63-'64 luncheons. Present were Bjarnason, Brown, Butler, Warfield Bennett, Davenport, Dockum, Ellis, Gordy Fowler, Hanger, Kiker, Ed King, Law, Lovell, Oseth, Ryder, Shea, Sanford, Teel, Tyler, Tyree, Ware, Woodville and Dabney. DON WILLMAN, unfortunately, got "flapped out" at the last minute. With the drinks on Dabney, and a good lunch arranged by CASEY, a good time was had by all. Topics of discussion were mosdy centered around the '36 flag selections, who had retired, the picnic to be hosted by the O'DENINGs, and who was going to Homecoming. Queries were also made regarding our "Missing '36ers List." Anyone knowing 51

the whereabouts of JOHN COURT, JASPER MCDONALD, BILL PRICE, BILL HOLMAN and J. O. PHILLIPS, please let us know. We are most interested in getting a complete accurate listing of all those reported to be living in the area.

Tom Dabney and family are presendy residing at 201 Church Rd., Ardmore, Pa., telephone MI 2-1412. Tom is with Burroughs Corporation, Ratios, Pa., where he is programs office manager.

Also confirmed at the luncheon were: WINK H E Y W O O D retired in July '62 and now living in North Carolina; DICK BRADLEY retired 1 August '63 and now in New Jersey. Wink and Dick take note: drop us a line; give us your newest address and the latest dope. Incidentally, all you fellows who went into industry on graduation or who have subsequendy done so by the retirement route, please drop us a card giving your business address, tide or position, and any pertinent remarks. We are attempting to cooperate in the program concerning the USNA "Men of Distinction." Besides, we would like this information for the '36 historical records.

Hope you all caught the fine article in Pacific Stars and Stripes on the "Masterful Brother Act." It is all about BUD MASTERS and his brother James who is the Commander 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa. Bud is the assistant division commander. This is the 1st rime a brother team has held the top 2 assignments, and as the article concludes: "The 3rd Marine Division is disproving that old adage 'No man can serve two masters.' " Our congratulations and best wishes for success go to both, noting that this team is soon to be broken up, as Bud returns to join the Washington clan and assume his new duties at Marine Corps Headquarters.

On Sunday, 25 August some 25 of the '36 clan with offspring and one grandbaby in tow set out for the lovely picnic ground at NOL, White Oak, Md. The agenda for the day: Fun, Fiesta, Frolic and Food. Hospitality was furnished by BOB and Georgia O'DENING. Sizes of family varied as well as their conveyances; VINCE and Bunny COMBS arrived with trailer, while FRANK and Rosa LAW with 2 daughters and a grandbaby poured themselves out of a Volkswagen. Also, driving in from Philadelphia were JOE and Claudianna RICE and family out for a short picnic trip for the day. From the local contingent also present were Fred, Nancy, Nicky and Chris Bennett; Jack and Kathleen Ryder with daughter Lee and son John; Warfield and Ann Bennett, who had just enjoyed a round of golf on the beautiful greens of NOL; Dick, Ann, Pam, Nancy, David and Stephan Pratt with their dog Coffee who relaxed with the rest of the happy picnickers; Williard and Harriet Hanger; Merrill and Edna Sanford; Ross and Kay Hirschfield; Harry, Ginny and Kathy Stark; Orean and Margo Phillips; Moose and Frankie Brown; Mary Dora Sexton; Matt and Dottie Buder; Bill Shea; Don Dockum; John and Mez Preston; John, Margo and Joyce O'Seth; Dan and Dottie Entler; Dave and Jeanne Richardson with Ruthann Schamber, Dugan and Sam;

dinner and cocktail party at the Academy. The view overlooking the river and the Davenport hospitality got us all in a good Homecoming mood. The party later adjourned to Dahlgren Hall where 27 couples and 2 stags managed to fill up 5 tables in the Mess Hall, each of which was raised in good old style to a rousing cheer for make it five year. Saturday's game found everybody happy with 50-yard-Une seats and a beautiful day with just enough sun to burn the shining pates of those who belong to the United Bald Heads of America. After the game, victory was toasted and many old tales retold as old friends got together at the quarters of the RANDY MEADEs for post-game KTs. In all it was a bang-up weekend for '36, and a reunion only surpassed by that in 1961.

For the benefit of those still in far-off places, the official list of those attending is: Warfield Bennett, J. A. Brown, Mac Buder, Jack Carmichael, Otis Coles, Vince Combs, HoUis Cooley, Crawford, Davenport, O'Dening, Parham, J. O. Phillips, Preston, Tom Reed, Rice, Richardson, Riewe, Ryder, Schwaner, Shea, Stark, Stimson, Dick Teel, Alec Tyree, Ware, Wendel, Willman and Wilde. A good time was had by all. May we have a bigger and better reunion in '64.

For those of you who haven't gotten the word, this issue should be off the presses before the A&N game 30 November. Claudianna and Joe Rice invite you all to join them at Quarters K, Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, for brunch before the game. Arrive any time from 1030 on. After the game, Nancy and Tom Reed will host a victory KT party at Quarters L. So those going to the game take note and start the day at Quarters K. JIM O'GRADY has returned from Japan and taken command of CarDiv 20. He wdl fly his flag in the INTREPIO and will also command Antisubmarine Carrier Group Four. The best of luck, Jim, in your new assignment.

That's about all for now. Just keep up the positive thinking. Let's make it FIVE and BEAT ARMY!!

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CLIFF MESSENHEIMER writes as follows: "Recendy the 'French Riviera' Chapter of '37 held an impromptu reunion as evidenced by the enclosed photograph. Shown in the picture from left to right are Capt. RED HESSEL, Chief of Staff, ComCarDiv Two, myself, and Capt. CHARLIE BURCH who is Commodoring one of the Sixth Fleet Destroyer Squadrons.

"It is seldom that Charlotte and I are fortunate enough to see classmates over here. We would

be most pleased to hear from any classmates passing our way. Spare bunks are always available and the welcome mat is out for any '37er."

Cliff's letterhead shows that he is now assistant European representative of A. L. Stamm and Co., New York brokers, with business address as follows: Villa "La Menine," VillefrancheSur-Mer (Alpes Maritimes), France, Telephone: 80-76-78; Adresse Telegraphique, STAMTRU. Under pain of old hat or yesterday's newspaper status a June photograph is included in this presentation because pictures are interesting. During graduation week at USNA 5 of the 2nd echelon of 1937 graduated and that has been duly recorded. It was taken on the steps of the Commandant's Quarters. The picture and legend are self-sufficient at this late date.

In July JACK WADLEIGH wrote a note at the time DON DAY, the 1st of our class to wear Admiral stripes afloat, took command. "A bit of '37 news was the change of command ceremony on board USS ESSEX at Quonset NAS on 8 July.

Don Gay relieved RAdm. E. E. Christensen '34 as ComCar Div 18 and Ckimmander Task Group BRAVO in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Force on the Adantic Fleet. Don put to sea on the 16th to conduct a 5-week midshipman-Huk cruise along the East Coast. Don's change of command found myself, REX WHEELER and TOM CUNNINGHAM on board to cheer him at the impressive ceremonies." As of 1 August 1963 Ray and Jack Wadleigh were in Quarters NB 3, Codington Cove Naval Base, Newport, R. I. During August the 2nd Friday class luncheon had 14 in attendance. Two bits of news came from that meeting. BUCK WILSIE, attending the Convoy Commodore Atiantic Fleet ASW Tactical School, had as a schoolmate, WAFFLES INGLING. Waffles is now retired and teaching high school in Morehead City, N. C. The 2nd bit of info is that JOHN MORSE is supervisor inspector, Naval Material Center, Naval District, Chicago, 111.

ADRIAN WARWICK RICH wrote on 4 September: " . . . I am starting with Hewitt-Robins as assistant manager of operations at their Robins Conveyors Division in Passaic, N. J., on Monday so have no time to do anything but get packed up. We will be living in Upper Montclair, N. J., at 7 Chester Road. . . . Be sure to call us when in the area or New York. Thanks again for your interest and help."

Seventeen classmates turned up at the September luncheon. The addresses of the new arrivals to the Washington area are: D. J. and Syd BOTTOMLEY, 2240 N. Pollard St., Arlington 7, Va.; TOM and Mary CUNNINGHAM, 3085 S. St. Asaph St., Alexandria, Va., Jeanne and SKEET GARDES live at 2316 N. Stafford, Ariington, Va.; Kathryn and ED PACE, 2001 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Va.

George and Jan Whiting with Scottie, Renn and George Jr.; Joe and Claudianna Rice with Joe Jr. and Sara Bennett; Tom and Nancy Kimmell with Tom Jr., Ned, Bill and niece Dorothy; Gordy Fowler; Vince and Bunny Cbmbs; Frank and Rosa Law with daughters Grace Bonnewell and Kathy, and granddaughter Mimi; and the O'Denings, whose daughter Susan and sons Tim and Gerald took care of seeing that the younger set had a good time. Sorry the ELLISes couldn't be present, but thanks to Rosa for a good reporting of the big event, and thanks to Bob and Georgia for a wonderful day.

HOMECOMING

Homecoming weekend was started with a bang.

Lucille and DAV DAVENPORT started the celebrations with a cocktail party at their beautiful home, Fairview, in Arnold, Md., prior to the big 52

FRENCH RIVIERA CHAPTER '37: Red Hessel, Cliff Messenheimer, Charlie Burch.

S H I P M A T E

ON BOARD PROVIDENCE. Left to right: Bunny Shupper, Joan Obermeyer, Fill Gilkeson, Jack Obermeyer, Barbara Shupper, Fil Filippone.

BUNNY SHUPPER has sent a photograph from Japan, forwarding it with the accompanying letter: "You were so prompt in getting the last few pictures I sent you published in Shipmate that I have been trying ever since to get more. I finally succeeded, on the occasion of the Seventh Fleet scheduling conference, in getting 4 of the Class of '37 and 2 wives on board PROVIDENCE for lunch.

"They are: reading from left to right. Bunny Shupper, Joan Obermeyer, FILL GILKESON, JACK OBERMEYER, Barbara Shupper and FIL FILIPPONE. Also present in the picture are John Paul Jones, direcdy above Joan Obermeyer, and Shipmate, between Fill and Jack. Fill Gilkeson is presendy Chief of Staff to Ckimmander Carrier Division Three, Jack Ofjermeyer recendy took command of the Ship Repair Facility at Yokosuka, and Fill Filippone is G2 with the United Nations Command in Korea.

"Having had a relief ordered for several months I finally got my orders. Guess where to.'

I hope to see you at the November luncheon."

Having plugged for material for Shipmate lo, these many years, it is with keen appreciation that I observe in Bunny's picmre an appropriate copy of Shipmate. (Ed. note: Thanks.)

Did you know that STATES MEAD was vice president and treasurer of the Council for International Progress in Management as well as vice president of the Chase Manhattan Bank?

'37's '63 SONS. Front row, left to right and backed by respective parent: Robert Keen, Felix deOolian, Jr., Donald M. White, Jr., Roger Mehle, Jr., Charles Minter, III.

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HOMECOMING

The annual Homecoming weekend was 27-29 September 1963. BOB FARRINGTON noted that Betty and I were present only for Friday and was thoughtful enough to write me a letter covering Samrday and the buffet supper at CHARLIE MINTER's following the game: "While the memories of a wonderful Homecoming weekend are still fresh in mind, I thought that I should try to summarize the events and personalities that made this such a memorable event for the Class of '37.

"First, of course, was the largest yet of any Friday night reception that saw the walls of Dahlgren Hall almost literally bulging, the better of course to greet more of the alumni, many of whom haven't been seen since. . . . Dinner in the fabulous new mess hall was a treat with turkey and all the trimmings. A new innovation has several of the assistant 'Bellyrobbers' with miniature walkie-talkie radio sets to call for more 'taters and gravy,' etc. The '37 tables went a litde higher this year even if they did seem a litde heavier. . . . I counted 28 for dinner Friday.

"The weather was ideal for the game on Saturday and the team gave us a great Homecoming 28-0 victory. The whole squad is the best organized team that I have ever seen . . . and I would guarantee that there will be more than 1 AllAmerican.

"Mary and Charlie Minter asked the whole class to cocktails and dinner at the Commandant's quarters. We told her 26 would be there but we

were only about half right. According to my count there were 53 who all had a wonderful time. I'll make a list and hope that I haven't missed too many: "The Don Whites, Bringles, Bieris, Dinty Moores, Kellys, Baldwins, Dentons, Souceks, Cruses, Rowes, Gibsons, Brandeys, Carrs, Scofields, Cunninghams, Robinsons, Bottomleys, Minters. Paces, Doddses, Gardeses, Watkinses, Ballingers, Steesys, Johnstons, Bud Hall and Barney Flenniken.

"Yep! CHARLIE DODDS brought the accordion. See you next year. Also seen at the game, CHARLIE LAKE and TED HARPER." In listing those who were present Bob did miss BOB and Priscilla WESTCOTT who came down from Hingham, Mass. Unfortunately they had to leave right after the game.

Additional information picked up during the weekend is that AL CARR has sold his insurance business and shifted into real estateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;apartment builders and commerical not residential.

DINTY MOORE is now manager of International Data Processing Institute, 211 E. 43rd St., New York 17, N. Y. If you've read this far you are into October, so now I quote JESSE ROBINSON's letter of 2 October from 340 Hilltop Rd., Paoli, Pa. 19301: "It seems that during the class get-together at Charlie Minter's on Saturday night, it became apparent that a voluntary BYOL party at our house after the A / N game would be in order.

I promised to provide maps on how to get out to Paoli to you so they might be distributed to those interested at the next class luncheon. So here are the maps. I might add that there is excellent train service from either 30th St. Station or Suburban Sta. direcdy out the Main Line to Paoli. The Paoli station is a 25c-30c cab fare from my house. We will provide those coming with some buffet type food. My telephone number is Area Code 212, NI 4-7428.

"Guess that about takes care of that item.

Homecoming, as usual, was very rewarding. Hope to see all of you at and after the game."

WYMAN HOWARD and JOE GERATH were the 2 of 13 present at the October luncheon who were from out of town. Wyman and DICK HOLDEN are in Columbus, Ohio, with North American Aviation.

Bunny SHUPPER sent me an invitation: "USS PROVIDENCE. YOU are cordially invited to attend the Change of Command Ceremony at which Captain Burton H. Shupper, U. S. Navy, will be relieved as Commanding Officer by Captain Marion C. Walley, U. S. Navy, on Wednesday, the sixteenth of October, nineteen hundred and sixty-three, at ten o'clock at Pier Ten, Yokosuka, Japan." Unfortunately, I had no Blue Bravo Service Dress and so was unable to go; then, too, there is the matter of distance.

HOMECOMING V^EEKEND, CLASS OF 1938 AND WIVES.

Sec'y, Capt. G. S. Heston, USN 2727 N. Norwood St., Arlington 7, Va. EDWARD STELZNER M A N O W N

It is with regret that this month I must start with the sad news that ED MANOWN passed away last September as a result of a heart attack.

Ed was CO at Treasure Island at the time. He will be sorely missed by all of us.

W A S H I N G T O N AREA

The big news in this area, of course, was the Alumni Weekend. It marched in fine style beginning Friday night and continuing through the game and the '38 party after the game. The party was a lot of fun, thanks to the McNITTs and WASHINGTONs. Over 90 were there and it was good to see so many old friends. Many, of course, were from out of town. I'll try to list most of the classmates seen over the weekend, but whether I saw them at the game, the party or both, I couldn't tell you at this point.

Here goes for some from out of town. First of all, MARCELA COSTILLO came from the Philippines. Nov/ a Colonel in the Philippine Army, don't believe he's aged a day since graduation.

DAN HENRY flew up from Venezuela and arrived in time for the Saturday evening party.

GEORGE DALTON just happened to fly East to Norfolk for a conference so managed to make it for the game. PHIL and GIGI BESHANY came down from New London and we had a delightful, but too short weekend with them.

Phil is on his way to Charleston to take over SubRon 16. Anyhow, herewith the list as best as we can figure it. Apologies are tendered now for omissions and additions.

The Leydons, Haddocks, Schultzs, Burrdls, Ogles, Bagbys, Fleps, Beshanys, Washingtons, Glennons, Schroeders, Hoffmans, Snyders, De Camps, Beckers, Grells, Hestons, Jonses, Raymers, Muses, Hurons, Berthrongs, Henry Jacksons, Nelsons, McFarlands, McDowells, Smales, Barretts, Kreamers, Cowards, Pat Foley, Fryers, Art Johnsons, Halls, Burkhardts, Ray George, Robinsons, Lubys, Welmouths, McNitts, Millards, Francises, Rogers, Irvines, Hiltons, Blandins, Giffens, Bettingers and Marcela Costillo.

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SONS OF '38 with drags at McNitt's quarters, USNA, Homecoming Weekend 1963. Midshipmen, left to right, are Walter Ogle, Jerry Sullivan, Mike Kelly, Rick Masierson, Ludwell Pickett, Sandy Coward, Wally Leonard, Vince Shumacher, Fred Berthong, Charley Morrison and Norman Mosterson.

from HERB MANDEL. Herb married Miss Ann R. Smith in New London the middle of last August. We all wish you both every happiness.

A note from JOHN MEYERS in San Juan told of DON RAMAGE taking over PhibRon 8 from JAKE REED while John and JOHN SWEENEY watched.

Some recent orders have GEORGE DALTON going as CofS to ComASWForPac. George stopped by the office for briefings, etc. JACK MANSFIELD is due back to OpNav, and JAKE BLAND to OSD. RALPH LOCKWOOD is going as CO, CruiTraCom, NTC, San Diego. JOE BETTINGER is in Washington going to school until the 1st of the year when he heads West to become ALUSNA, New Delhi. TOM SUDDATH is going as ComDesRon 32 and DON BROWN for Panama as DCofS JStaff CinCarib. JIM ANDREWS will join us back in OpNav. That's all for this time.

Sec'y, Capt. John Renfro, USN 5030 35th St. N., Arlington 7, Va. Note of apology: Shipmate Magazine and your representative are arguing about the reason for the glaring omission in the last issue, and both are dedicated to avoiding its repetition. Last month's gossip, while outdated, will be incorporated in this column.

HOMECOMING

We once again proved that even aside from the football, Homecoming weekend is well worth the ouday of cash and the travel involved. And with the quality of the football teams we've had lately, the project is doubly worthwhile.

Again this year HARRY SEYMOUR arranged for cocktails and buffet at the Yard Club after the game to the gratitude of those who could make it, who were, besides Harry and Jean: the Abbotts, Bells, Buckleys, Cattermoles, Codes, S H I P M A T E

Dawsons, Dexters, Eddys, Elsoms, Fidels, Ed Foote, Fullers, Geises, Harrises, Helfrichs, Clem Latimer, Millers, Moores, Mrozinskis, Murphys, Renfros, Ruhes, Schwabs, Simpsons, Shumways, Shirleys, Suggs, Swaynes and the Walkers.

Others who were seen around and about (or on or under the mess hall table) were H.'^RRY and Mickey HIGGS, JOHN and Nita RITCH, D.WE BILL and TED HOGGARD. LUNCHEONS

Newcomers to the class luncheon the last 2 months have been numerous. LES ROBINSON (Raytheon, Waltham, Mass.) made them both; GUY MENDENHALL visited from Columbus, Ohio, in September and GEORGE LHAMON from Seatde. In October W. C. MOORE showed up from his ASW desk in BuWeps and FRANK FULLER neglected his ulcer-oriented diet—he is with IT&T in the Washington office. FLOYD MOAN, down from RCA Mooresville, N. J., announced that he has recaptured the youngest child trophy from BILL RUHE—Patrick Cass Moan, born in September. JIM and Sue WALLACE are grandparents—Susan Lynn Hughes.

The father, Frank, got his 1st wings in '62 and is now at Cecil Field. ROGER and Bebe PAINE are likewise blessed with a grandchild.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AFTER

The questionnaire to solicit information for Twenty-five Years After is about ready for mailing. One of the problems is the mailing list which has not been updated since the fall of 1960.

JOHN RITCH (who relieved JOHN DOLAN when he took the Frisco Shipyard) and DAN GARRISON are working on correcting it, but need all the help they can get from the field. If you suspect your address is obsolete, write John (Code 400 BuShips) or me to set the record straight. And be prompt with your answers to the questionnaire I Speaking of 25 years, the feeling seems to be that we should by-pass any festivities in June in favor of having a wingding in Annapolis at Homecoming time. HARRY SEYMOUR is still at the Academy and will be pressured to investigate advance booking of motels or other accommodations, and we have a high priority for a party room after the game. Look at the next Shipmate for more dope. Sue WALLACE and Nida RENFRO have offered to help a '39er who wishes to chair the committee on arrangements.

MARINE CORPS NEWS

Congratulations to GORDY GAYLE for being the 1st active duty flag officer in '39 (exclusive of West Point). He is now at the Marine Corps Schools, Quantico.

NEWS OF RETIREES

GEORGE and Ruth ROGERS are living in Columbus where he works for Western Electric.

GEORGE McDANIELS has joined die atomic energy division of Babcock and Wilcox. Jean will join him in Lynchburg, Va., when their house is sold. .\L BARBEE is teaching school at St. Cloud State College in Minnesota.

Anyone stopping by Antelope Valley, Calif., should look up BILL VALENTINE. He is die editor and publisher of the Antelope Valley News and Gazette. Suggested slogan: "Never a discouraging word!"

RAY and Nellie L.\IRD caused some excitement by purchasing a home in Coronado where she can winter with the children (between golf games).

DICK ZULLINGER and son John are off for college in Pennsylvania in the fall. Dick will prepare for teaching.

SKIP and Cathy BEMIS are locating in southern California. We would like more information on tiiem. Also on DIXIE MILLER down in Mobile, and on PAUL LOUSTENAU in Florida with an electronics company.

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detail officer. JIM and Sue WALLACE are back in their South Alexandria home and JOHN and Rita RITCH have re-occupied their North Arlington place. They were kind enough to let the Renfros use their garage as a warehouse during their forced move in June.

Micky HIGGS has rejoined HARRY after a stay in Coronado. DOC and Jane ABBOT, ROLLO and Jane MILLER, DOC and Del NORTON, EMMETT and Alice COMPTON, TOM and Jean MURPHY and GENE and Juliana FAIRFAX are other new arrivals. CARL PFEIFFER and Doc Abbot are attending National War College; DAVE BRYCE is on the staff.

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GENE KIRK is with the Civil Service at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio.

DEPENDENTS MAKE NEWS

Congratulations to the new grandparents, JJIM and Sue WALLACE, whose Holly had a baby girl, Susan Lynn Hughes. The father, Frank, has his wings, the first in '62.

ROG and Bebe PAINE are also new grandparents.

PAUL and Betty Ann GILL's daughter Pamela won the Molly Magowan Scholastic Award at Coronado High School last year.

Aurela GARRISON had been chairing the mixed foursome golf meetings at .\rmy-Navy this year in a very competent manner, and we hear Frenthia TAEUSCH is running (or was that ruining.?) the ladies golf at Pearl Harbor.

Betty LOWE wrote in to thank TOMMY WESCHLER for the nice picture of the sons of '29 at the USNA. "There is also a son of '39 at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy," she says, "Marcus L. LOWE, III, 3/c. Though he may have deserted the Navy, he has never been happier. Had a very successful year; is a member of the drill team and was one of two 4/c who won a varsity letter on the swimming team. He will sail in the EAGLE in June and look up young GUY MENDENHALL. At present Mark is CO of NAS Glenview—our 1st duty in the Mid-West and we do love the area though this is the busiest place we have ever seen." Many others echo her closing statement: "Thanks for your grand column; we have enjoyed them."

D. C. AREA

There are a lot of new faces in and around D. C. WELLER and Helen MOORE are trying apartment life in outer Alexandria. SORRY and Jean SIMPSON took a place out Fairfax way to be near the golf course—Jean is taking it up in self-defense. MALCOLM and Fran RADEL bought a house out that way—he is the new captain's

DICK TUNTSIEL, the BuWeps Representative at Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, Calif., was commended by the Chief of BuWeps recendy for saving money by sound engineering judgment.

The REX WARNERs are at the University of North Carolina, and JACK and Dotty REIGART are at Charleston Shipyard.

Where are HERM and Ursie SPECTOR.?

Somewhere in California, I hear, but would like to know their address. AL and Margot OSTROWSKI hosted a fine party for '39ers and others this past summer. TOM and Trina WESCHLER (MONTROSE) are enjoying life in Coronado along widi TOM and Betty RUDDEN (SPRINGFIELD). The WEATHERWAXs

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FOO VANNOY still has an amphibious squadron there; BOB and Toni GREEN stayed in Norfolk, too—his DesRon (17) is there. BUD SCHUMANN is CO NAS Patuxent; BOBCZYNSKIs are in Hawaii, JIM and Norma McCONNAUGHHAY are at Lakehurst, N. J. TED USTICK is teaching high school at Lakeport in northern California near Clear Lake.

LUCIEN C. POWELL has been nominated by the USNA for the Sports Illustrated Silver Anniversary All-America Award. From across the country 71 men have been honored by their alma maters and an announcement of 25 winners will be made by the magazine in December. This award is unique, however, in that nomination alone is regarded as a special honor since colleges and universities do not nominate in a year when they do not have a candidate of winning caliber.

Powell is currently Chief of Staff and Aide to the Chief of Naval Air Basic Training at NAS, Pensacola, Fla.

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Sec'y, Capt. Harvey B. S Selm, 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.

WEDDINGS

Miss Patricia Nadine Quinn, the daughter of BOB and Vi QUINN, was married to Lt. (jg) Robert P. Owen, USN, on 21 April 1963. The young couple are currendy living in the Norfolk area.

Miss Anne Cameron Vickery, daughter of BILL and Jerry VICKERY, was married to Mr. George A. Love of Aurora, N . C , on 22 June 1963. They are making their home in Norfolk, Va. NEWS FROM N E W ENGLAND

WARREN SMALZEL writes diat he has left Cabot, Cabot and Forbes to become general manager of Mansaver Industries, New Haven, Conn.

The company designs and manufactures materials handling equipment. Warren, Margaret and the children are living at Sachem's Head, Guilford, Conn. Kate, the 6th member of the family, took up residence last February.

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SEEN AT '40's Homecoming dinner 28 Sept. 1963.

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BILL PENNOYER and his wife Madeleine will return to the United States during November to live in Norfolk, where Bill will take command

Among others seen during the weekend were Andy Anderson, Scott Goodfellow, Dick Heath, Miles Libbey, Ash Litde, Wally Utiey, Jim Coyle, Jocko Antonelli, Chick Obrist, Bobby Wann, Lou Burke, Bill Fly, Bob Quinn, Bill Scott and Art Woodside.

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Those in the San Francisco area might be interested in visiting Marty's Gourmet House, 1544 Locust St., Walnut Creek, Calif., operated by DICK LONG.

W A S H I N G T O N REPORT

Thirty-three brave classmates turned out to initiate the '63-'64 monthly luncheon series on 12 September. Among those present was JOHNNY LACOUTURE, on temporary duty in Washington prior to taking command of SARATOGA. The 2nd luncheon, held on 10 October, was attended by 21 classmates. Col. George Blanchard, West Point '44, spoke to the group on the Army Special Warfare forces. We were happy to welcome RUE O'NEILL who was visiting Washington on business. Rue is Manager-ASW, Electronic Equipment Division of McDonnell Aircraft Company in St. Louis. Mary Lew and he would be glad to see any classmates passing in their vicinity.

Their new address is 9 Oak Bend Drive, Ladue 24, Mo. HOMECOMING

The climax of the victorious weekend was a thoroughly enjoyable class cocktail party and buffet dinner at the North Severn Officers' Club after the game. According to FRITZ FREUND, die

Club turned out to be the back basement of a deserted grammar school stuck in the middle of 40 acres of wilderness, locatable only through '40's unerring instinct. It is claimed that all hands qualified for the pathfinding merit badge, either coming or going. Some 65 classmates and wives were on handâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Berndtsons, Blocks, Bloughs, Boehms, Betty Bowell (Jake was inconsiderately sent away on a trip by his obviously non-USNA boss), Bushes, Whiff Caldwells, D'Arezzos, Dupzyks, Elkins, Figuers, Freunds, Hanleys, Hecklers, Kalens, Karches, Keatings, Kirkpatricks, Lamimans, MacGregors, Maltbys, Meyers, Bob Millers, Orsers, Raders, Rogers, Rossies, Sanders, Seims, Strakers, Taylors, Trices and Hooky Walkers. BOB MILLER and JOHN STRAKER earned a "well done" for setting up a fine affair.

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The Naval Academy Class of 1941 held an impromptu reunion on 8 August at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard. Shown in the picture (from left) are Capt. B. C. Byrnside, USS TULARE (AKA-112), Commanding Officer; Capt. H. H. Anderson, USS HALSEY ( D L G - 2 3 ) , Commanding

Officer; Cdr. R. W. Dart, Shipyard Combat Systems Superintendent; Capt. W. E. Lemos, USS RANGER

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Sec'y, Cdr. R. S. Day, USN (Ret.) P. O. Box 6042, Shirlington Station Arlington, Va.

A PROUD MOMENT—Captain Donald T. Holmes '42, Assistant Chief of Staff (Logistics) to the Commander Amphibious Force, U. S. Adantic Fleet, swears his daughter, Kristine, into the Navy on 25 July. Vice Admiral Horacio Rivero, Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Force Commander, looks on. Kristine, a senior at Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, will enroll in the Navy Nurses Corps Candidate program. After graduation she will attend Officer Candidate School, Newport, R. I. The response to the Newsletter was well worth the time and effort needed to put it together.

Most of the personal dope is being cranked into the Scorebook, as requested, but I still have gleaned more than enough for this column. Trust this does not inhibit the now established habit of writing me a note when anything of interest to the entire class occurs.

A note from GORDON HILLBERG: Stephen Richard arrived 12 Sept. 63—this is not the start of my "civilian family," but is a completely unplanned surprise. At least it shows that the Class of '42 still has "vigah."

Progress in a slightly different era is indicated in die OSTR.A.NDER family as Inga AHene Ostrander made her debut on 6 Sept. 63; the first for Larry Ostrander (a senior at William & Mary) and Sonja Andresen Ostrander. It goes without saying that Max and Arlene are mighty happy—and youthful—grandparents.

The Homecoming contingent probably averaged about 100, though not all in one place at one time. 76 were in or around DICK WERNER's after the game. There is agitation for the 25 th Reunion, if someone wants to volunteer to work on that Committee, but in any year the Homecomings seem to get bigger and better. The Oyster Bowl game turns up a good crowd at Norfolk, and this year JUD DOYLE hosted the show at his quarters on the Naval Station.

The Washington area Christmas gathering will be an informal one in deference to the Friday-the13th date. Have signed for the Anchor & Oak Leaf Room, Bethesda COM. Cocktails from 1930 and dinner at 2100, S2 and S3.75 each, respectively. Send check and acceptances to the PO Box. Received a snapshot from ART RAWSON marking BILL MONTGOMERY'S visit with BILL ROBIE, Art and BILL MORGAN before the latter moved to L.A. to teach. Art noted DON HENNING retired 1 Nov. and will join Bill Morgan as a math prof in the L.A. school system.

Don intends to move into his 26' trailer and park it near U.S.C. Bill Robie followed delivery of the area roster with a long note offering some concrete proposals for the Class Award at Bainbridge which will be included in the next Newsletter due out early November. Bill is at work on the annual Pacific area Christmas gathering.

JERRY SCOTT has a solid '42 block in the area of Sunnyvale, many of whom are with Lockheed Missiles and Space Company. Some of the group are Dick Varley, Jay-Jay Bradley, Bill Hosey, Barney Giebler, Al Hicks, Bob Gibson, N O V E M B E R ,

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'41 REUNION at San Francisco Naval Shipyard. Left to right: Byrnside, Anderson, Dart, Lemos and Fears.

George McFetridge, Bob Sweek. Jerry had planned to retire for some time, and did so in January '62.

Left the snow and ice of the East Coast behind, immediately headed for the sunshine of California and a good job with Lockheed. Reports he's happy with the work, the people and Lockheed. Any '42ers are cordially invited for drinks, dinner and a swap of stories. Phone 739-5613.

DOUG POWELL wrote from Fullerton, Calif., that after a year as a civilian he is well settled and within a block or two of Bill Robinson and Ray Wiggins, and not much further from the Catlins, Olsons, McGowans and Salassis. Doug is very much "writc-your-Congressman" prone and solicites your cooperation on any project that is good for the Navy, the Armed Forces or the country.

Had a nice note from BOB and Peg CARTER from the Destroyer School at Newport where he had relieved Royal Joslin '40 in August. Was even more pleased to see them at Dick Werner's.

PIET HINKAMP reports that in early December, every major ship in NYSY will be commanded by a '42er: FDR—JERRY MILLER; RALEIGH—ALDEN WHITNEY;

LA SALLE—ED

WINSLOW (PCO); and ANNAPOLIS—JOHNNY ROWAN (PCO). Seems, however, that classmates can be death to a Shipbudding & Repair Super, so go easy lads I BILL EMMONS has the latchkey out at the Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans. ED KINTNER is President, South Pordand Engineering Co., down Maine-way. LEN ERB reportedly is going with APL, Johns Hopkins, and DAVE PETO with Booz-Allen Applied Research, Inc. in Bethesda, Md. BRUCE MEULENDYKE continues as an engineer with Electric Boat, Groton, is a widower and is busy getting Ann-Marie through her sophomore year at Cornell. BUNKY HERNDON landed a job with IBM Bethesda and is now in programming school. Like JOHNNY EDMUNDS, who is with Capital Radio Institute, Bunky has become one of our solid Washington luncheon attendees. BUD BACHHUBER wrote from Bangkok, where he is with JUSMAG, and

is enjoying his experience. For geographic contrast, had WES GEBERT (enroute MAG Turkey) and BOB FROUDE (enroute MAG Greece) at our October luncheon engaging JOCKO HEBRON in reminiscences of a port called Halifax.

I now have an address for "JACK-STACK" SEWALL in Sierra Madre, Calif.

Have to give BOB MURCH credit for embarking on the most unusual post-service activity, but who else can equal a job as President of the country's fastest growing passenger railroad—The Zoo Line of St. Louis. It's a mile and a half long, has 3 stations, 3 trains, and 800' of tunnels, and carried 145,000 passengers in its first 30 days.

Heads up! Disneyland.

MAX MUNK managed to combine a rare clear day with a mail flight out of "the Rock" up Kodiak-way. Not being a hunter or fisherman.

Max would welcome any of '42 who incline that way to verify some very persistent rumors as to the excellence of these sports in Alaskan waters.

By dint of flying to Anchorage, Max had run down GENE FARRELL, then ComDesDiv 232.

Gene has since been relieved by ED ROSENBERG and is now in OpNav. Ed and Sue had touched base with Bill and Ann Robie enroute to the job.

CHARLIE WOOD and Ann are "wedged" in an apartment at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, 111. After retiring in June '62, Charlie and Ann took a two months' trip to Europe, visiting her father's family in England and his mother's family in Holland. Also managed to bus from Naples to Rome to Florence to Venice, then to Innsbruck, Munich, Frankfurt.

Charlie spent the summer in a hospital clinical training course and will continue his studies, while Ann is a Science Librarian at Northwestern.

Pam, 20, is a junior at Northwestern; Prilla, 17, is a lordly senior at Evanston H i ; Debbie, 14',4, is a sophomore; and Nora, l l ' / i , is a timid 7th grader. With all of their activities, they welcome visits from anyone coming through Chicago.

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TRIGGER ESLER properly squared away his address for me and included a Charleston roster, including P. B. and E. P. Smith, Borop, Sweitzer, and McCarty. The latter had been relieved by NORM NASH as Plans and Ops for SubLant and moved down to Charleston to command PROTEUS.

BILL ROBIE, BILL MONTGOMERY, ART RAWSON. BILL MORGAN.

Norm, of course, has continued to pump miscellaneous info my way, for which I am grateful.

He even mrned up one of our Washingtonians, MARV MULLENIX, who is with OEG, lives in Arlington (mosdy weekends), and works with FMFLant at NorVa. Norm was in Charleston for the dedication of Edwards Hall by VAdm. Grenfell and reported Trigger Esler did an outstanding job as MC—with Winn's able backing as hostess—and the aforementioned '42ers spurring him on. CH.A.RLIE BISHOP got a nice write-up in the Norfolk media on taking command of .A.RNEB and at the same time WES GEBERT was 57

given some added publicity for his outstanding tour in FORT SNELLING in support of TRIESTE.

Wes was nearly adopted into SubLant in the process and received his accolade from VAdm. Grenfell.

ALDEN WHITNEY says he is mighty proud of the world's first LPDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the RALEIGH, a real beauty with a lot to offer in the kind of operations facing us in this day and age. Recorded their 1,000th helo landing in mid-September, which isn't bad for a "black-shoe" sailor.

HANK SWEITZER sent along a wardroom (GILMORE) shot of BOROP, ESLER, PAUL SMITH, and himself.

The Washington group is still large and active.

Retirements don't seem to affect the size of the contingent as many remain here in a civilian capacity. This keeps the group at the 125 level for the most part. The luncheons are fairly representative and we have had several good briefings by class members on the "hidden mechanisms and inner workings" of the Navy and the Defense Department. Our big concern has been the Newsletter and Scorebook and both seem to be in hand, and will be in your hands as well.

The first Newsletter was well received and the Executive Board will try to make it both interesting and sometimes controversial. If you have material specifically of interest to the Newsletter be sure to send it along.

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Sec'y, Cdr. William Thomas Peach III, USN (SC), Naval Snpply Center Oakland 14, Calif.

Wash. Area Sec'y, Capt. J. E. Volonte, USN, 4914 Yorktown Blvd.

Arlington 7, Va.

WASHINGTON

AREA

The 27 August luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club (still the 4th Tuesday of the month) attracted a wrnout of about 22 classmates. BOB GREENWOOD took the notes while your columnist was absent with TAD on the

Plioto by THE GATOR CAPT. DONALD T. HOLMES '42 swears his daughter Kristine into the Navy witnessed by VAdm. Horacio Rivero, ComPhibLant.

CLASS OF '42, left to right: Jim Borop, Trigger Esler, Hank Sweitzer, Paul Smith.

West Coast. Bob reported newcomers: BILL CHIP UD from Quantico with duty in Secretary Fay's office; JOE DONOHOE back from Thailand for reindoctrination at MarCorps Headquarters; and WOODY WOODWARD here with the NATO Standing Group. GERRY COLLERAN passed on the word that the Woodwards recently presented twin Navy juniors while on duty in London.

Notice from FRITZ HANSEN advises that he is now with the Northern Virginia Agency of

Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Company; address 2740 S. Randolph St., Arlington; OV 3-4406.

HOPE STRONG reports that Military Academy Class of January '43 and our class are co-sponsors of the 1963-64 season of the Army-Navy-.'Mr Force Cotillion, which for many years has been a social event for Service juniors living in the Washington area. The first dance of the season was held on 19 October at Fort Myer; a Thanksgiving Dance, a Christmas dance and two dances

'65-'66-'67. Seventeen of twenty-one sons of '43 during Homecoming weekend. L. to r., 1st row: Heselton, Kirkland, Newlon, Sibold, Aubrey, Ogden, McCants. 2nd row: Robbins, Cobb, Gates, Woodall. 3rd row: Hawthorne, Campbell, Struble, Sollenberger, Selmer. Missing are Gonzales, O'Brien, Johnston and Leavitt.

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in the spring will follow. Tradition has it that Midshipmen and Cadets of the Academies are invited as nonpaying guests to the Thanksgiving and Christmas dances. Membership is open to sons and daughters of regular commissioned officers (active, retired or deceased) of the uniformed Services or Reserve commissioned officers on active duty. To join the Cotillion one must be at least 16 years of age or a high school junior. Season membership fee is twelve dollars.

For application or further info the man is Captain Hope Strong, USN, Route 4, Box 38, Fairfax, Va. DON JONES relayed the following word regarding his new assignment with the U N : "Specifically, I am designated as the Project Manager of the Institute of Tropical Meteorology and International Meteorological Centre, Bombay, India. This position is one co-sponsored by the Indian Government and the Special Fund of the United Nations as a part of the latter's Technical Assistance program. The position is also an integral part of the endeavors of the World Meteorological Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, an affiliate of the UN. "Edith and 15-year-old daughter, Cecilia, will accompany me to Bombay late this month, while Don, Jr., entered V.M.I., Lexington, Va., on September 2. " . . . a standing invitation to those of the class who visit Bombay to give us a ring."

Our very best to you, Don, and please keep us posted.

FR.ANK AULT reports a proper send-off for ED DANKWORTH enroute to his new duty as Ops Officer, ComCarDiv 5.

The PAUL PADGETs now have daughter Pat enrolled as a freshman in Mary Washington College.

Not to be outdone, the HOPE STRONGs have son Hope, Jr., in the University of Virginia. We also read about son Dave, who as a sophomore is varsity quarterback at Woodson High.

Seen at the orientation course given by the Arlington County Red Cross Chapter were Jane BEAVER and Eleanore VOLONTE, who were embarking on Gray Lady duties.

Just for a switch, the BOB BE.WERs were seen shoving off early on a Saturday morning for the William and Mary Homecoming.

The GARDNER THOMASes visited with the LEFTY LAVRAKASes after their return from Paris.

HOMECOMING

The Homecoming arrangements went off beautifully and we must thank and congratulate the Annapolis contingent for a job well done. BILL BUSIK and ED ROBIE looked very official in their uniforms at all events; Bill, as Director of Athletics, deserves credit for the successful football game and Ed, as Head of the Math Department, appeared to be the top weenie on the social side. (Still can't understand how Ed keeps abreast the new advanced curriculum!!) Too many things happened and too many classmates were on hand to permit a detailed blow-by-blow description of '43 events, but the match book cover was available again and we were able to keep some sort of record. By way of a general observation, why is it that the ladies get younger and prettier while our classmates do not.'

We were happy to see MAX H.ARNISH sprung from the ENTERPRISE long enough to get up from Norfolk with Mark; appears that Max is still wearing a midshipman-sized belt. JIM and Bette COPELAND were down from Connecticut; Jim passed on many pointers on the furniture manufacturing business, also on how to make out at Homecoming by arriving in town without hotel reservations or football tickets.

HAM and Carolyn RIES and MARTY and Dottie GASTROCK ably represented the BuPers set; they were seen arriving at one minute befo.-e seven for the Friday reception, accompa-nieJ by N O V E M B E R ,

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47). JOE DRACHNIK to OSD, Washington.

BILL HARCASTLE to ChNavSec, M.AAG, Viet Nam, Saigon. DICK LAW to ComDesDiv 153.

DAVE STANLEY to FleActCmd, Washington.

BERNIE MOULTON to ComDesDiv 92. JOHN KELSEY to ISthNavDist. LEW TUTTLE to CO, MOUNT MCKINLEY (AGC-7).

On the 1 August retired list: ED DAVIS, GAIL ELLERBE, FRITZ HANSEN, and FENTON SMITH.

ACADEMY

A highly successful school formerly located in the District of Columbia. Now located on a beautiful wooded site overlooking Pacific Ocean. Moderate climate. 1 0 0 % supervision.

Small classes. Summer school. Pre-WW2 rates.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Edward E. Hastings II, USN BuPers, Navy Department Washington 25, D. C.

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'43's finest. Alyce and STEVE ANASTASION regaled us with River House tales, calculated to keep us in suspense. We understand that the BEAVERs took the long way home Friday night; Navigator Bob charted a course via the University of Maryland, but blames Eleanor and EARL BUCKWALTER for the bum steer. The Buckwaiters later disclaimed all responsibility for this.

Margaret and JIM DONALDSON were up from Norfolk where Jim is Ops Officer, ComCarDiv 4 and Margaret teaches second grade in the local schools; Jim was conspicuous at the game with his accoutrements, including cameras, binoculars, and black umbrella! HOS COOKE took time off from his studies at American U. to take Pat to the game. BOB GREENV/OOD arrived at the stadium complete with a portable chair for Hazel.

The GROSSETTAs were seen driving up from Washington in their sporty red racer. Billye and LEFTY LAVRAKAS treated the entire family to the game; get Lefty to tell you about his new bookcase. Barbara and BUD DAVIS scooted over for the game but had to hurry home to other commitments in Bradmoor.

JOHN SULLIVAN was holding fordi on computers at NavCossAct. Still don't understand LEE and Dodie FOX's conversation on weight; they both look pretty slim and trim. As near as we can tell, Harriet and CLIF BROWN didn't miss a beat on the events of the entire weekend.

The DEWEY STRUBLEs probably won the prize for having come the greatest distance. We even got to see BOB STAFF after these many years.

JOE GANNON demonstrated considerable potential for rebel cheerleading during the game.

JESS and Barbara NAYLOR also were enjoying the excellent class seats, which appear to be the result of 21 years of faithful alumni service; sure did like Barbara's paper cup hat. BARNEY and Cathy R.-^PP put up with some good-natured ribbing over their participation in an .Arlington church fair during the preceding weekend; seems that Barney ran a balloon-dart game booth.

The LEE SCHERERs and JACK VAN NESSes had a happy reunion after many hours of separation. BUD and Doris CARTER arrived looking younger and more prosperous than ever; retired life seems to agree. Marge and WHITNEY McCAIN seemed to be everywhere. The submariners were well represented by the JIM TRAYLORs and ROBBIE ROBINSONs. Many more things happened which are worthy of the record, but next time we'll take an assistant with a match cover of his own.

ORDERS

CLIF GATES to ComDesDiv 262. DAVE SHONERD to CO, .\RCTURUS (AF-52). LES HESELTON to OpNav. SHACK MOORE to CO, KANKAKEE (.^0-39) with revision to CO, PLATTE

(AO-24). Jl.M OLIVER to Imperial Defense College, London. lACK LOGAN to MSTS, Washington. BART CONNOLLY to CO. NECHES (AO-

the following note: "The photo was taken in GILMORE'S wardroom after the ceremony in which PALI KING and TOM POLK relieved JOE BONDS, DAVE EATON, and I had relieved Tom and Pali, respectively, earlier in the week. In the wings was STAN McCORD who is also on the staff of ComSubFlot Six. "You can see that the interlocking directorate of the Class of '45 has the Charleston area submarine business well in hand."

PROMOTIONS

First business of the Thanksgiving season is congratulations to those classmates selected recendy: JOHN EAKIN and JOE MARZLUFF, and PALMER RIXEY of the Marines. John had an article in a recent BuWeps Bulletin on development of the Mark 57 weapon. With the realization of this belated recognition to these 3, we give a humble heartfelt hats-off to those who will not face another selection, and who will retire as lieutenant commanders and majors. A special integrity is required to continue high performance after failure of selection. We are proud of classmates who have shown this courage.

We express our sympathy to ED & Jean LOSURE on the loss of their daughter this summer, only a few weeks after a courageous graduation from high school. In a special operation Jean gave a kidney to her daughter, but the transplant failed.

LETTERS A N D DUES

Good letters and sentimental offerings (past dues) have poured into Washington since the last newsletter. Some of the letters will be here next month. The tide for the 20-years-after book is still unresolved, so keep suggesting.

ORDERS

.ART RED has changed from Litton to General Precision Labs, and probably will be diving for treasure with ED LINK. HANK and Evelyn PEYTON reluctandy(.?) gave up their Revolutionary War quarters at the New London Sound Lab and have joined the new frontier of Polaris here. ALF BERGESON has shifted to Southeast Asia. FOSTER LALOR to Hawaii. ROD ROSE is on his way to NavShipYd Boston. VINCE and Liz ANANIA have returned to Japan; stayed stateside quite a while this trip. JIM SMITH to BusHNELL in Key West. BILL REARDON leaves CarDiv 7 for China Lake; watch those presidential demonstrations, the last one was g o o d ' ' HOWARD McPIKE left ESO Great Lakes for the magnificent mountain views around Seatde, where he'll be at NSD. TOM BUSH leaves EPPERSON in Pearl and returns to the war games at the Strategic Analysis Support Group of the Applied Physics Lab of Johns Hopkins U. (Is there an anacronym for that, Tom.') ED CHRISTOFFERSON from GRIDLEY and her missiles to CO HAMNER, with Betty staying in Coronado.

TOM UTEG.A.ARD assumes the conn on the historic but now up-dated OBANNON. MERRILL KELLEY says farewell to one side of the ASW carrier Navy where he was sub ops officer on 59

'45ERS CELEBRATE 19th anniversary of graduation at New London. L. to r., seated: Ros Clements, Louise Kurfess, Peggy Murfree, Mary Ellen Purkabec, Mibby Taylor, Joy Bessac and Jane Fitch. Standing: Dan Clements, Paul Purkabec, Mary Helen NeuendorfFer, Dick Neuendorffer, Sally Padgett, Arnet Taylor, Walt Dedrick and Slick Fitch.

CarDiv 20 staff and looks at the other side as ComSubDiv 52. JOHN GRIFFIN leaves ACADIA for ComOne. DEAN AXENE is blue PCO of JOHN C . CALHOUN; GEORGE STEELE is blue PCO of DANIEL BOONE; L A N D O Z E C H is CO JOHN ADAMS (Blue or Gold.?).

BOB FERRIN arrived at OpNav from PatRon 21. DAVE LONGTON from MIDWAY and JOHN COX from CO AirFERon 32; both are on the way to NATO at Pax River. GEORGE ERICKSEN leaves the small engines at Naval Turbine Test Station, Trenton, and goes for the big ones as BuWeps Rep at Aerojet General, Sacramento.

LARRY SMITH has left VF-33 in other hands and moved to ENTERPRISE. While in the Med last summer in the air group of the Big E, VF-33 had a sensational deployment to Wheelus AFB, Libya, for gunnery training which led to gready increased squadron readiness, increased rapport with the Air Force, and a fascinating experience

for all VF-33 personnel. (For pictures of Larry in fez, see Naval Aviation News, Sept.) MAL FORTSON left ASWForLant and flew to VALcouR in the Persian Gulf. BOB STEELE relieved GIL GALLEMORE as Chief Staff Officer, SubRon 12, in Key West; Gil became ComSubDiv 121.

EVAN M C D O W E L L left Bell Tel after 15 years and is studying to get his CPA certificate in Long Beach. JIGGS RAWLINGS and JOE BONDS now on the staff, SubLant. Joe reports that he relieved GEORGE ELLIS in Feb. as ComSubDiv 41 when George was sent to Paris. Joe, already being ComSub Div 42, had full hands. In July PALI KING and TOM POLK relieved him; they were relieved

by CARVEL BLAIR and DAVE EATON. 2 0 YEARS AFTER

BALL

Planning for the gala occasion is underway!

Reserve 6 June for the best dinner-dance in 20 years. Wedding anniversaries for some at mid-

night at no extra cost. In Washington. Details in the newsletter and fumre columns.

CLASS

LUNCHEONS

At the Sept. Washington lunch GEORGE FITCHETT showed "Highlights of Navy Footballâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1962." The following attended: Beezley, Barnhart, Cobb, Crenshaw, Davidson, Donahue, Griffith, Haines, Hansen, Hastings, Hill ( 2 ) , Hoover, LeBourgeois, McDevitt, Olsen, Padis, Peterson, Schwartz, Swank, VanOrden, Waters, Wilson, Bob Wood, and Bill Rhinesmith visiting from North American in LA. In October, right after Homecoming, FORREST PETERSON told us about the X-15 program from the driver's seat. (Pete is now studying with WALT SCHWARTZ in Rickover College.

Walt's orders as XO LONG BEACH just appeared; Pete's still awaiting his as XO ENTERPRISE.) He traced the program with which he spent 3 Vz years, culminating in receipt from the Commander-in-Chief of the Collier Trophy, from the Vice President (presented for NASA) the Distinguished Service Medal, and from the Secretary of the Navy, the Distinguished Flying Cross. The purpose is to obtain factual data necessary to develop fast aircraft. But Pete left in order to broaden his career: naval officer first, test pilot second. Attending were: Adrianse, Bates, Beezley, Braun,' Buck, Cobb, Dzikowski, Phil Gale (visiting from Charleston), 2 Hills, Hastings, Hoover, Kidd, Kasten, Lou Knudson, Montgomery, McDevitt, Padis, Potter, Jim O'Neil, Rand (visiting from Rand, Long Island), Simpson, VanOrden, and Bob Fry, our new member from the Air Force.

NEWPORT

CLASS OF '45 in Charleston Submarine Business. Left to right: Phil Gale, Joe Bonds, Dave Eaton, Pali King, Tom Polk and Carvel Blair.

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BILL H.AYLER extends an invitation to the class luncheons at Newport, no fixed date. (Please investigate after arrival; something can be arranged.) The last was well and stylishly attended (see photo): Hayler, Curran, vanOss, Rush, Royalty', Patton, Kessler, Chambers, Henson, Bessette, Daniel, Tom Ives, and Cooley.

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HOMECOMING

The Friday night soiree was its usual success, with 45 in the limelight by virtue of the new 2 '/z inch buttons with "Look Alive with '45" emblazoned in gold with the green derby showing, and the model of the Triton Light flashing its "4-5" from the balcony. All were glad to see DON HILL who had just walked away from a total wreck, a firm believer in 2 way seat belts.

Navy 28—William & Mary 0. The new stadium affords a good seat to all. We now request the Annapolis chapter to initiate something to get Staubach into jersey # 4 5 for our next Homecoming. Roger the Dodger had his own brand of electricity, and the team works well. Special praise to the Navy-Junior/smdent cheering section (which included 200 from Springfield, Va.) for their ringing enthusiasm.

The party was fun, with excellent food and good music. Thanks to the Annapolis chapter for the arrangements. JIM LAWRENCE came the greatest distance; RAY and Muriel BATES celebrated their 17th anniversary; the orchids from Hawaii by SAM GORSLINE. BRUCE RANKIN coordinated; GENE HUNTER ran the dinnerdance with Maggie assisting on the telephone; BOB SWENSEN made the banner; LOU GERICH the signs around town; ROCK and Ann ROCKWELL—hospitality; Betty SCHMELTZER was hostess at Alumni House; GENE HILL supplied the matches; TOD and Barbara PACKER made the maps. Thanks to you all.

QUONSET TO NEWPORT for class luncheon. About to depart are Ken Chambers, Joe Hensen, Tom Ives, Mort Cooley and Bill Van Oss.

ning and Estimating Division, and latterly. Design Division. In Design he was Project Officer in THRESHER class and also worked on submarine noise reduction problems. Phil was admired by all who knew him here at Portsmouth as a brilliant ED officer uniquely qualified in the technical and operational aspects of submarine design and construction. He was a dedicated officer and a clear-headed, practical thinker. He was survived by his widow (Jane) and three children: Scott (6), Bill (5), and Christina (2). They are living at 15 Meadow Fox Rd., North Hampton, N. H. I'm sorry to give you such incomplete dope.

However, I can supplement it with a photograph taken in 1960 and herewith enclosed. . . ."

Thanks to LCdr. Harding for his consideration in answering my appeal so expeditiously.

ARMY-NAVY GAME

There will be at least 1 and perhaps 2 busses from Washington to the game on 30 November.

Although BOBO COGSWELL suggested HIS and HER busses, probably there will be a calmer distribution. Departure from the stadium will be delayed slighdy until greetings have been exchanged after the game—most of the men will watch the action on the field closely. A trip downtown to the Bellevue may be feasible, but there will be a stop for dinner at Dignazio's restaurant in Media, Pa., where BILL CAMPBELL will have reservations for many. Even if you have no reservation, join the "Look Alivers" for an evening. Don't forget the Green Bowlers!!

PEACHES GULLATT, M.D., writes: "I regret to inform you that BOB DORAN died at the VA Hospital, Bay Pines, Fla., on 11 August 1963.

His terminal illness v/as sudden and he was hospitalized only several hours. Bob was severely restricted in his activity in recent years by a rheumatic heart and was a patient in our Heart Clinic. I did not know Bob was in this area until after he was buried in the Bay Pines Cemetery.

His wife has returned to New England and I was not able to contact her. I am truly sorry that my first letter to you must be of this nature."

PHILIP HARCOURT ALLEN '46

CONGRATULATIONS

DON and Nancy BROOKS for the arrival of Robin Elinor on 29 May. To DICK KESSLER and CURT BESSETTE for M.A.s in political science from Boston U. To ED BEEZLEY, now Dr. Ed (not a TV show). Ed was awarded his Ph.D. in Physics from Maryland in June; his thesis in microwave spectroscopy. Ed is teaching physics at Gallaudet, college for the deaf.

To JOHN GILLOOLY for leading ASW Carrier Air Group 56 in INTREPID of Task Group 83.4 to the performance which gained for the group the "Red Rooster" Award. This large silver bowl is given annually by the Rhode Island Council of the Navy League to the most proficient ASW air group in the Adantic Fleet.

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ROBERT DORAN

thereafter. He undoubtedly served in a number of boats from then until about 1950 or 1951. He qualified for command of submarines. He attended PG School at Annapolis/Monterey from then until about 1953. His third year of PG work was at UCLA in acoustics where he obtained an M.S. More duty in submarines followed. He changed over to ED about 1956. He served in the Bureau of Ships in the Design Branch from about 1957 to 1960. From then until the tragic sea trials of THRESHER he was at Portsmouth.

Here he was variously in the Production Dept.

(Ship Supt. on .ALBACORE, among others), Plan-

JOHN J. DOUGHERTY has been named to the position of Assistant Director, Communications Satellite Systems, Headquarters NASA, as officer responsible for Satellite Aerjets Syncom Relay, Telstar and Echo. Dougherty is a senior member of the I.E.E.E. and a professional engineer in the District of Columbia and the author of 20 technical papers and articles. He resides in Bethesda, Md., with his wife and 3 children.

For real estate transactions Sec'y, LCdr. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR 3016 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, Calif.

PHILIP HARCOURT ALLEN

The following information was contributed by LCdr. N. D. Harding, Jr., USN '49—"Dear Commander Wilhoit, I noted in your column that you desired information on PHIL ALLEN of your class. I didn't know Phil personally, but am currendy occupying the position he held at Portsmouth at the time of his tragic loss in THRESHER. I can contribute some information about him.

Unfortunately, what 1 have about his previous duty is incomplete. . . . Phil was a submariner turned Engineering Duty Officer (1400). He attended sub school about 1948 (all dates are very approximate) and qualified in submarines shortly N O V E M B E R

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GEORGE ABSHER has received orders to USS BOSTON from Bureau of Naval Weapons.

Adrienne AUGER writes to say that their address is 1236 Kukila St., Honolulu 18, Hawaii, where Tom is serving on the Staff of ComSubPac. She really wrote in response to my request for BILL THRASHER'S address. "I have kept in touch with Bobbie as she taught our son piano while we were in Newport, R. I. Bill and family are now living in Winston-Salem, N. C.—2871 Deerwood Drive. That is their address as of last Christmas."

BOB BACCHUS has orders to Helicopter AntiSubmarine Squadron 5 from the Naval Section, Military Advisory Assistance Group, Lisbon, Portugal.

AL BEUTLER has been relieved as Exec of the NEREUS by JACK LINDSAY. Al has reported for duty on the Staff of the Commander Seventh Fleet in USS ST. PAUL homeported in WestPac. "SHERIFF" BORGERDING will be relieved as CO of Attack Squadron 113 at NAS Lemoore and reports to USS CORAL SEA at Alameda (currendy in WestPac with Paul Ratte, Jerry Henderson, "Jeff" Davis '44, "Shoes" Schaufelberger '49, Randy Prothro '45, and probably others).

JOHN and Georgia BURHANS live at 1718 Visalia Rov/, Coronado, where he is serving in USS

KITTY HAWK.

HERK and Ellen CAMP are living at 819 Loring St., Pacific Beach (San Diego), where Herk is attached to CarDiv 1 staff.

TED CLARK has orders to Airborne Eariy Warning Barrier Squadron Pacific, Barbers Point, Hawaii, from Training Squadron 29, Corpus Christi.

WARREN DIETRICHSON has orders from USS MONTROSE ( A P A - 2 1 2 ) in San Diego to command USS

CABILDO ( L S D - 1 6 ) .

BILL DOTY has orders from command of USS HAWKINS in Mayport, to BuWeps.

JIG-JIG DOUGHERTY has received orders to National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters in D. C. after a 3'/2-year tour in Electronics Research and Development in BuShips.

He will be Assistant Director, Communications Satellite Systems, responsible for Communications Satellite Programs, including, Telstar, Relay, Echo, Syncom and supporting research. Jig-Jig also volunteered the following: SAM BASSETT is now Chief Engineer of AVCO's Electronics Plant in Cincinnati; LUCKY JORDAN is being transferred

by Vitro Laboratories from Silver Spring, Md., to the U. S. Naval Ship Missile Systems Engineering Facility, Port Hueneme, Calif.; GLENN REIFF has left Saunders Associates and is now working at NASA Headquarters in the Lunar and Planetary Satellite Programs Office.

Current address for BOB DOWNEN is 8959 Hammond Drive, San Diego 23, Calif. He is in the H & S Bn. at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego.

J. P. EELLS has reported to the NROTC Unit, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, from duty on the Staff of Commander Fleet Air Alameda. If you read the article about Litton Industries in the October 4 issue of Time magazine you might be interested in knowing that GEORGE FERCH is Manager of Navy Systems there. Understand that Walker Bennett '45 is also there (Los Angeles) contributing to the boom in the technology industry.

ED FIELD has been relieved as CO USS SOUTHERLAND and is now on duty at the Naval Academy.

Jeanne GILLIAM, the Captain's writer, says: "Dear Daisy, Well here we are safe and sound in Maine after our trip from Key West. We took 28 days—were underway every day—covered 1,109 miles and used some 200 charts. This ARGO travel beats fooling with movers and househunting. We arrived at our new home ready for company or sightseeing—no unpacking and no dirty laundry as we used our washer-dryer on 62

the trip. About half the time we anchored at night instead of tying up at a dock—our generator gives us plenty of lights and will run the stereo and TV. We took diesel fuel on twice during the trip and carry enough water to go a week easily. We make about eight knots which is slow enough to count the mrdes on the logs and for the kids to pick up geography first hand. We stayed many lovely places but the high spots were: Charleston, S. C , with big colonial homes right on the river; Norfolk, where we had a party for a few old friends in the area; Bainbridge, my home town; New York City, where we sailed right by the Statue of Liberty and UN Building and tied up for a night on the town.

Got to Annapolis on the 4th of July, which was a pretty busy sight as there were sailing races taking place. Docked at Mystic Seaport, Conn., right next to the old restored sailing ships. Were warned there if we v/ent aground they would fill in around us and make us part of the exhibit!

From the Cape Cod Canal north we ran into rough seas and a lot of fog. We followed the Inland Waterway to its end at Manasquan, N. J., and then took to sea. We really all enjoyed our trip so much—how to go on a vacation and never leave home! Our new home is a lovely protected ice-free cove near Bath, Me., 20 min. drive to Gill's office at FAW-3 staff, NAS, Brunswick. The kids' school bus will come right to our pier. We are having a fireplace put in the living room and a litde work done on our central heating plant and are looking forward to the winter sports. Saw only two classmates on trip— HAL HAMBERG in Norfolk and HANK ORTLAND in Bainbridge."

BOB HANKS was relieved as CO USS BOYD sometime ago and is now ComCruDesPac Personnel Officer in San Diego.

DOC HAYWARD will practice his postgraduate specialty again when he reports to Fleet Weather Central, NAS Alameda. He has been on the Staff of ComTraPac, San Diego, for the past three years. Current address for BILL and Helen HENNINGSEN is 871 Coronado Ave., Coronado, Calif.

BUCK HERZOG has been relieved as Exec of USS PAUL REVERE and

took command of

USS

HiGBEE on 11 October 1963 at San Francisco Naval Shipyard where HIGEEE is completing FRAM. Dorothy and I drove over to Hunters Point for the occasion on a beautiful Friday morning in the Bay area. Genie was up from Coronado for the occasion but says they will maintain their home at 913 "J" Ave., Coronado, at least for the time being as the ship is due to eventually return to Yokosuka for homeport. Were we surprised when SAM FISKE arrived for the ceremony! He reported in July from NELM to Treasure Island where he is Port Services Officer.

They live at 691 Panorama Drive, San Francisco 31. Sam says he plans to retire next July and teach school.

The smiling face of GEORGE DICKEY appears on page 7 of the Feb. 1963 LantFlt Cruiser Destroyerman. George's destroyer, USS WILLIAM C. LAWE, won the Destroyer Squadron 16 Batde Efficiency Award for the third consecutive year and George is being presented the award from RAdm. J. O. Miner '31, ComCruDesFlot 8. Congratulations, George!

BILL HIGHSMITH has orders to Naval Communications Unit, Naples, from Fleet Air Mediterranean.

We finally managed to attend our second meeting of what we jokingly refer to as the Lockheed Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. We had a delightful evening with TUCK and Jean HUEY, renewed friendship with Katherine and BILL NICOL and met Ann and PETE JOHNSON who have recendy moved to 10435 Portal Ave., Cupertino, Calif. He works for Lockheed. Pris FOUST please note: Fran says you should write her immediately!

FRED RITCHIE v/rites: "Just a note to keep the records up to date. On the 1st of September

yours truly was transferred (along with one wife, three children and boxer dog) by Container Corporation of America from Santa Clara, Calif., to Philadelphia, Pa., to fill post of general manager of the Philadelphia Mill (on the Schuylkill River). We hope this year finally to see the Army-Navy game first hand. Pat and I extend a hearty welcome to all '46ers to look us up at 208 Ivy Lane, Haverford, Pa. Best regards."

MAC and Evelyn SNOWDEN are living at 700 Coronado Ave., Coronado. AL and Dae SPRAGUE live at 4252 Hortensia St., San Diego, where Al is commanding USS TWINING. FRED STEVENSON has retired on twenty as a TAR and now works as a civilian at the Torpedo Test Station, Newport, R. I. MARV SWANBERG has reported to BuPers from command of the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center, Gary, Ind. Marv has the distinction of being the only classmate TAR remaining on active duty.

AL THOMAS has orders to the Naval Section, MAAG, Saigon, Viet Nam, from duty as Officer in Charge, Guided Missile Unit 10, Pearl Harbor.

CHUCK WALKER has reported to NavAirPac Staff from Middle East Force.

AL WALTON has orders from BuDocks to Deputy Officer in Charge of Construction, BuDocks Contracts, Mariannas, Guam.

CHUCK WILLIAMS has been relieved as CO of Air-Anti-Submarine Squadron 35 and took command of VS-41 on 4 October 1963. Both squadrons are based at NAS North Island. VS-41 is the Replacement Air Group on the West Coast.

JOHN KENT has the "RAG" on the East Coast —VS-30 at Key West. Other classmates in the Air Anti-Submarine business on the West Coast are: JACK BAILEY commanding VS-33; DALE BOWEN commanding VS-37; TED MOUTON Exec of VS-38 and CHICK BOWLING ASW Officer on the Staff of ComCarDiv 17. All this prompted me to count up the classmates ordered to command aviation units. By a rare coincidence the number is 41—the same number as have been ordered to command destroyers. BOB McKENZIE has the squadron with the prize number—Attack Squadron 4 6 ! JACK BONIFACE has just been ordered to command Patrol Squadron 21. KEN MORSE has orders to command Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 3 from duty. at RPI, Troy, N. Y. HARRIS ROGERS has orders to command VS-27 in Norfolk after a tour of duty under instruction at the Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. WILEY SCOTT steps up to command of Fighter Squadron 33 in Oceana, Va., after a tour as Exec. My records show that 2 classmates— CHUCK WILLIAMS and JOHN KENT—have been ordered to command a 2nd (different) aviation squadron.

That's all for this month—Now back to Recruiting!

"DAISY"

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Sec'y, Mr. Joseph P. Flanagan, J r .

401 E. Mill Rd., Flonrtown, Pa. Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. E. S. Fritz, USN 3607 Norris Place Alexandria, Virginia

The secretary has received the report of the nominating committee and has formulated the following instructions for the Class of 1947 election: Ballots are being mailed to classmates on or before 15 November 1963. Since addresses rapidly become obsolete only Shipmate addresses will be used. Classmates who are not members of the Alumni Association and therefore not subscribers to Shipmate may obtain ballots by writing or phoning the class secretary: Joseph P. Flanagan, Jr. 1035 Land Tide Building Philadelphia 10, Pa. Telephone: LOcust 7-5615 SHIPMATE

No ballot received after December, will be counted.

noon

Monday, 16

BALLOTING PROCEDURE Enclosed in each letter to a classmate is a set of instructions, a return envelope addressed to the secretary, a ballot envelope and the ballot.

Each ballot should be marked as indicated and enclosed in the ballot envelope. A separate signature card is enclosed and that with the ballot envelope should be placed in the return envelope and mailed to the secretary.

President (vote for 1st and 2nd choice): Ernest S. Fritz, Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., Brendon P. White.

Vice President (vote for one): Kenneth J. Cole, Donald B. Whitmire.

Secretary (vote for 1st and 2nd choice): Charles Turner Joy, Jr., Jack M. Stevens, George Patrick March.

Treasurer (vote for one): Robert A. Marmet, Jerry J. Nuss.

EARLE TRICKEY, 12 Beach View Terrace, Middletown, R. I., has been installed as vice president of the Reserve Officers .Association of the United States, at the Naval Base, Newport.

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Simpich is married to the former Margaret Pearson Hunter. They have 4 children and live in Old Greenwich, Conn.

IBM recendy promoted THOMAS F. NEALSON to product engineer in their General Products Division, Endicott, N. Y. Tom's home address is 1004 Beechwood Lane, Vestal, N. Y. FROM THE MAILBOX Dear Uncle Ernie: Your last column was so full of misspelled names that we thought we were reading a USMA column. Please be more careful of your spelling in the future and don't blame it on the typesetter as we kiot^ you never excelled in BULL! Your friends, Lou Marckesano Lou Renz Ollie Hallett Walt Meginnis Brendon White Jack Stevens Don Mayer (Sorry fellas!) (Ed. Note: Ed. too!)

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JOHN JOHNSTON writes from Whidbey Island, Wash., home of HatWing 2: "There are 4 of us here at Whidbey. DON HOUCK, XO of VAH-4 who will be deploying soon as O-in-C of Four's detachment on the HANCOCK. JOHN JAHANT is Maintenance Officer of VAH123. He has orders to Staff CarDiv Three so will be leaving soon. PETE PITZ is on ComFAIRWhidbey Staff. I have just returned from a WestPac cruise with V.\H-10 on the COMSTELLATION and assumed command after a year as Exec. In addition to us 4, WILLIE POWELL and family are living in Seatde where Willie is associated with Boeing."

BILL MOESTA reports a change of address in the Detroit area. "We just changed our mailing address to a nice colonial in Grosse Pointe Woods and all classmates are invited to stop anytime: 1170 North Oxford Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236. Telephone 313 881-4620.

"Mary and I have 3 children: Susan 11, Jane 9, and Billy 2. I'm a sales and engineering account executive with automotive parts supplier and am still active in the Naval Reserve, attached to Naval Reserve Material Company 9-2, Detroit." (Next 2 pages deleted by Sec'y, who wants all officer types to be aviators not naval material specialists —sorry Bill, but I will forward your appeal to VAdm. Schoech—it sounds good.) Bill was on hand to help the Mids beat Michigan 5 Oct. at Ann Arbor.

JACK (not Pat) STEVENS is at Quonset Point.

R. I., and lives at 36 Lafayette Dr., East Greenwich, R. I. Jack is Exec of VS-28 in the WASP and says: "Guess you know that KEN EKELUND is Exec of VS-39 and RALPH TUCKER has orders to VS-34."

LOREN RUSSELL is an attorney with Hahn & Hahn, Security Bldg., Pasadena, Calif. "Your notice concerning the class Homecoming party certainly brought back memories. Although many years have gone by I still remember some pretty good football weekends that you and I enjoyed."

(Loren and I were on the press detail and rode while others marched—Sec'y.)

"Dear Ernie, How Jen and I would love to come and enjoy the fun but it's a wee mite far to go and ride my horse home by sundown.

Besides I don't know if I could get a pass to go through the Yankee lines. Nevertheless, the love of our hearts is NAVY and this Great Country of ours. BEN JOHNSON, III." Southwood Plantation, P. O. Box 632, Mansfield, La. 71052.

JEEP DONALDSON not content with bumping into me in the BuShips-BuWeps corridors writes me letters yet! I like it though! Jeep says: "Newly reported to BuShips are N. WEB GOKEY from Long Beach Naval Shipyard, BRAD BECKEN (one of our 3 Ph.D.'s) from NEL San Diego, and myself from a year of metallurgy school at Carnegie Tech, Pittsburgh. All three of us are EDO's and are in R&D at BuShips.

"By the way, a local Washington group recendy sponsored several summertime overnight indoctrination tours at USNA for teenagers who are interested in USNA USN careers. I took my 15-year-old over, got him squared away in a cubicle at the new Field House, ate lunch with him in Bancroft, then left him on his own. He was thoroughly impressed with his tour of the yard and the indoctrination lectures given by several Midn's, 2/c. Incidentally, the boys were shown a movie prepared by the Academy entitled 'Ring of Valor.' It's a 'must' and is guaranteed to put a lump in your throat. Next time you are feeling low, or are complaining silentiy about 'the system,' this film is the injection par excellence!

All for now. Beat Army!"

FRANK HUNTER passes along Pax River info as follows: "JOE ELMER and I are the only 2 left. Joe is the senior man in the graduating class at the Test Pilot School. He'll move into the Test Division in October, possibly carrier suitability. I am the XO of VP-44, a P3A Orion squadron homebased here at Pax. SWOOSE 64

and Betty SNEAD recendy left for VA-75 at Oceana. The B. B. BROWNs, MAC BALFEs and L A H A Y E S have also recently departed. Browns to VAH in Sanford, Balfes to VF and Jim LaHaye to the Army War College."

From TOM BRITTAIN: "I'm on duty in New London at present, completing my second year as CO of SEAWOLF. I have orders to command CASIMAR PULASKI, budding here at Electric Boat Company, and will start schooling for that after I'm relieved about the 1st of the year. My wife Sue and I have four red-headed sons that keep us jumping from time to time.

"I can tell you about a good many classmates who are submariners. I'm sure there will be some mistakes but here goes: Sue's brother STU MURRAY is on his way back from the Philippines for duty as a Project Officer at ComOpETevFor, San Diego (his 4th set of orders so changes may still occur.) JEFF METZEL is presendy CO of USS NAUTILUS here at New London but will shordy leave to go as CO of VON STEUBEN. DAN BAILEY is here on the Staff of ComSubDevGroup Two. LOU LARCOMBE is presendy CO of USS DOGFISH here at New London. ED WOOD is presendy CO of USS SARDA here also. LOU ROMATOWSKI is here at Supervisor of Ships Office of Electric Boat Company. WALT DOUGLASS is CO of USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN here also. FRANK ADAMS is CO of SWORDFISH at Pearl Harbor.

RALPH CARNAHAN is CO USS FLASHER building here at E. B. Company. JACK WILLIAMS is CO USS HADDO building at New York Ship.

FRANK McMULLEN is CO USS PATRICK HENRY

here at New London. CAL DEW is CO USS ETHAN ALLEN here at New London. JIM WILSON is CO USS ANDREW JACKSON recendy com-

pleted at Mare Island and now at Charleston, I believe. MATTY MATTHEWS was just relieved as CO USS CLAMAGORE where he cornered 2 Batde Efficiency 'E's' and is now at Air War College. MIKE LEDDICK is CO of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit at West Milton Site, Schenectady, N . Y., where he follows Jeff Metzel and myself. Mike previously was CO SWORDFISH. BO FOSTER here at New London on the Staff of ComSubRon 14. BUZZ COBEAN is CO USS JAMES MONROE building at Newport News. SAM ELLIS is CO USS NATHAN HALE building here at E. B. Co. JACK LEWIS is CO HENRY CLAY

building at Newport News. CHUCK CARLISLE is CO USS TECUMSEH building at E. B. Co. FRANK THURTELL is CO USS JOHN C . CAL-

HOUN building at Newport News. NICK NICHOLSON is CO USS STONEWALL JACKSON building

at Mare Island. ELMER KIEHL is on the Staff of the Submarine School here at New London.

DICK BIVEN is on the Staff of CinCUSNavEur in London, England.

"I'm sure I've forgotten some but this at least will give you some dope on classmates I've seen recendy or heard about. I hear often from BYRON BETTIS who is with the APCO Oil Company in Oklahoma City.

"All for now. I'm looking forward to seeing much more news in the Shipmate '47 column."

(Seems to the scribe that you guys have cornered the market in this submarine business —nice going.)

TURNER JOY writes: "Can't make it this year but Shirley and I are saving to ensure being on hand for the 20th, now only 3 years off. My best to all and we will be with you in spirit at least.

"On 30 November, the Peninsula chapter of the Alumni Association will once again hold its annual Army-Navy game festivities. All '47ers in the Bay area and/or in transit through the area should contact me for reservations. For the past 4 years '47 has played host and as a result 4 wins and no losses. In our 'Drive for 5' we would like to see many '47ers on hand.

"Just has just General of his

had a visit with Dune and his tribe. He finished a year at Army Command and Staff School at Fort Leavenworth. Two instructors were ELMER KIEHL and

KARL KARLOWICZ. Dune was very impressed with them and remarked that they were two of the best instructors he had. Dune is now on his way to South Viet Nam for a year's tour of duty—without family."

(Sec'y note: Duncan is Turner's brother, USMA '49, and we're happy he liked our lend-lease instructors from '47—BEAT ARMY!) The above letters show that we can write!

Thanks gang. Spread the word to keep me busy.

Let's get a campaign going to subscribe to Shipmate. Now that we have the blessings of Daisy and the rest of '46 let's WRITE! And thanks for the plugs Daisy—SEND '47 news!

NEWPORT AREA JIM MOSS reports: "There are 6 members of the class at the War College this year. Four are on the staff: BOB PENISTON, DOC JEX, JACK LANGFORD and JACK SMITH. JERRY DENTON and I are enrolled in the Naval Warfare course. The most significant event of recent note is that Jane Denton had their 7th, a girl named Mary Elizabeth.

"We also have three classmates in command of Newport-based destroyers. GEORGE GROVE has

BLANDY,

DAVE

ANSEL

has PURDY,

and

KEN COLE has the NORRIS. In best destroyer tradition they are all at sea at the present time.

The whole family is enjoying the year here, studies as well as dance lessons, square dancing and social activities. This year of sabbatical away from the IN-basket, OUT-basket routine is really a pleasure. Pat joins me in sending best regards to all from the Newport group."

FROM THE HALLS OF . . .

As advertised in the last issue and with the gracious help of PINKY OILMAN and DUSTY RODES we proudly present the following on the 1947 Marines. Thirty-five '47ers entered the Corps and seventeen are now still active. HERB BLAHA is with 1st Marine Air Wing in Japan and is a naval aviator. BO EAGLE is with the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa. BOB EASTMAN is widi the 14th Naval District and is a lawyer. ROY EDWARDS is with the 1st Marine Air Wing in Japan and is a naval aviator. DON OILMAN is with Hdqtrs MarCorps in Washington. BILL HALL is with the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. ART McGRAIL is with Hdqtrs 4th Marine Reserve and Recruitment District, Philadelphia. ED MEYER is at Camp Smedley Butler on Okinawa. AUSTIN "BLUE" MIDDLETON is with Hdqtrs MarCorps, Washington, D. C. STAN MOAK is a USMC Selection Officer in New York City. BILL PATTON is with die 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune. BOB PERRICH is with Hdqtrs Air Fleet Marine Force Pacific at El Toro. DUSTY RODES is at Hdqtrs MarCorps, Washington, D. C. DICK SAVAGE is at Senior School Quantico and is a naval aviator.

BOB WILSON is with the 2nd Marine Air Wing, Cherry Point, N. C , and is a naval aviator. PADEN WOODRUFF is on ComPhibGru Four Staff.

KENNY PALMER, who got eager and returned to the Marines (he was in Prep School with a lot of us as a Corporal) earlier than the others, is with Marine Air Group 32 at Beaufort, S. C , and is a naval aviator.

Finally, diere's LARRY MAROUSEK who got to be a Lt. (jg) USN before shifting his suit.

Larry is with the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa.

Our other classmates who entered the Marine Corps and subsequendy resigned are: Gayle K. Broussard, Joe Cross, Walter Day (active in D. C. area luncheons), Bob Erbland, Jim Gallagher, Bob Herrick, Bill Hindman, Eric Hooper, Bob Horner, Frank House, J. B. Jones, Bob Laws, Joe McPardand, John O'Neill, Bob Shea, Al Richter, Jim Strickland, and Bill Sweetman. John McNulty died in an aircraft accident and John Guild died in Korea; both were on active duty.

Let us hear from some of you and bring us up to date on your activities.

SHIPMATE

'47 DINNER-DANCE AT ANCC Hope I haven't flubbed any of the Marine news because 8th Co., Class of '45, almost joined the Marines en mass and we plebes learned to field strip all USMC ordnance before we learned to tie a Windsor knot in our field scarves.

I suppose CHARLES R. DARBY could be classified a pseudo-Marine because he's now LtCol., USA. Charles resigned as an ensign in 1948 and joined the Army in November 1948.

Subsequendy, he has specialized in ordnance and received an M.B.A. at Syracuse in 1956, attended the Command and Staff College, and is now on duty in Turkey with the Joint U. S. Mission. The USMA Class of '46 tells me they adopted him.

Any Air Force types around.'

WASHINGTON, D. C , AREA NEWS The monthly luncheons at ANCC (1130 on the first Friday) are well attended. September and October turnouts were strong. Besides the regulars, the following newcomers were seen: DOUG YEUNGLING of BuShips, WEB GOKEY of BuShips, JOHN URBAN of OffNavMat, and BLUE MIDDLETON of Hdqtrs MarCorps.

Actually the Labor Day '47 dinner-dance at ANCC seems ancient history by now but with news submission dates and printing dates being what they are this is the first chance we've had to report the attendance. A wonderful evening was had by 42 classmates and wives. Hopefully a picture will appear with this column and we'll let you pick out: Grant and Nancy Apthorp, Tom and Mary Lou Bell, Hal and Jan Edwards, Dick and Doris Hollyer, Ginny and Lou Guertin, Bo and Betty Heininger, John and Maggie Callaway, John and Carol Doheny, Pat and Saumie March, Bergin and Pat Merrill, Duncan and Louise Packer, Peter and Mary Jane Pate, Ernie and Gene Fritz, Richard and Chris Yeatman, Haley and Vicki Rogers, Barb and Bob Marmet, Joan and Ollie Hallett, Bill Murphy and Annette Bennett, and Jim and Nina Gardner. Oops! I see the Aiklins too!

ON DUTY AT USNA Commanders ED APPERT. FRED MARTIN, WIRT THAYER, and JIM FARLEY. In addition, on "Robbers Row" are DICK DUDEN and NOVEMBER,

1963

GEORGE BRUNGOT. JOHN THOMPSON is a civilian on faculty teaching math. GUY FORD is in nearby Severna Park. Yes, Dick is still coaching the Plebes.

HOMECOMING We've saved the best news until last. The 1947 Homecoming party at Chartwell Country Club was a thundering success with 105—yes, 105 persons in attendance. A great football game and perfect weather made it an occasion long to remember for the Friday-Sunday festivities. Those at the '47 party or one of the others were: Bette and Ed Appert, Dusty and Lois Rodes, Dick and Jean Duden, George and Jean Brungot, Jim and Jean Farley, Fred and Helen Martin, Karl and Betty Portz, Robert E. Turnage, Jerry and Melody Nuss, Frank and Ellen Hunter, John and Carol Doheny, Dick and Jan Gardiner, Charles and Beryl Schoman, Dick and Rita Gladding, Barney and Jinny Martin, Ed and Jan Longmuir, Wirt and Shirley Thayer, Pat and Saumie March, Jack and Kit Fisher, Bo and Betty Heininger, Chan and Nancy VonSchrader, GG and Peg Strott, Frank and Frances Thurtell, Jeep and Pat Donaldson, Phil and Kathy Tice, Grant and Nancy Apthorp, Lou and Ginny Guertin, Don and Brigit Toohill, Richard and Chris Yeatman.

Cab and Maggie Callaway, Duncan and Louise Packer, Bob and Patricia Brady, Jim and Fran Kelly, Jim and Nina Gardner, Ed and Mary Jo Krebs, Jim and Anne Anderson, Ollie and Joan Hallett, Frank and Lois Korb, Al and Audrey Maynard, Jim and Lillian Hatch, Stan and Pat Turner, Guy and Ellen Ford, Bruce Oliver, Frank Smith, Tom and Pat Fortson, Bob and Ramona Smith, Jim Moss, Bill Beck, Roland Bendel, Jeep Donaldson, Hal and Jan Edwards, Web Gokey, Walt Meginnis, Mrs. Sm Murray, Luke and Bunny Sisson, Don Welt, Lou and Ellen Marckesano, Bo Coppedge, Dick and Betsy Crane (who came all the way from Torrance, California), Bob and Rosemary Enright, Mark and Nan German, and Harry Warren. The Fritz clan was there too. I was in charge of the money and Wirt Thayer was in charge of all the work, arrangements, and selling '47 bow ties.

See you all at Army-Navy game.

ERNIE

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Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Ray Lochner, (SC) USNR-R, 1221 Van Buren Dr. Annapolis, Md. EAST COAST Sec'y, LCdr. Robert W. Hanby, USN 20 Moore Ave., Brunswick, Maine

HOMECOMING First a note concerning those who didn't attend. KEVIN and Jo Anne HANLON were unable to be here because of dut>' assignment.

Kevin is now aboard the USS SEMINOLE in San Diego. Jo Anne flew to the West Coast on Homecoming weekend. HERB and Margie GREEN were not here due to a recent addition to their family. We missed the Greens this year.

For the 2nd year in a row, the Rev. and Mrs. LEN LOEFFLER attended Homecoming. They drove all the way from Ganedo, Texas, and brought their 3 children. Others who attended outside of the Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington area were: Syd and Nancy Dunn, Greenville, N. C ; Frank Fogarty, Groton, Conn.; Don and Marion Buhrer, Chuthum, N. J.; Steve and Jean Plarr, AUentown, Pa.; Norm and Betsy Hornsby, Williamsburg, Va.; Randy Patterson, Norfolk, Va.; Tom Alexander, Cincinnati, Ohio; Bill and Marie Chipman, Warwick, R. I.; Jack and Emma Park, Fords, N. J.; Earl and Jean Resch, Norfolk, Va.; Burt and Shirley Kleinman, Highland Park, III.; Carlos and Doris Villarreal, Cincinnati. This list does not include those who attended the dinner on Friday night and the game on Saturday as a muster sheet was not made out for those 2 phases of Homecoming. '48's "3 horsemen" got together at their 1st simultaneous Homecoming and their photo is properly included.

Plans are underway for next year's Homecoming party. STEVE PLARR has volunteered his services to put together the publicitj- and entertainment. In case you are not aware of Steve's background, his business is entertainment. He is the vice president of the Dorney Park in .-Mlentown, Pa. The full schedule for next year will not be completely disclosed—you must attend the festivities in order to find out the details—we're betting on a real whizzer of a time. Start making your plans now.

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The constitution provides for local chapters which can be authorized by petitioning the executive committee. To date, we have none. It also requires an annual financial report which BILL JONES submits as follows, audited at the time he assumed his duties from FRANK BENSON: Assets $2832.97 Liabilities 73.45 Balance

$2759.52

NEWS REPORTS

'48's THREE HORSEMEN: Dick Scoft, Bill Kanakanul and Art Marfel.

SEATTLE

A letter from BILL ARNOLD who had a "class reunion" with DAN DEIBLER while flying over the ice cap north of Point Barrow, Alaska.

Bill is the operations officer of Fleet Weather Central, Kodiak, and Dan is with VW-13, Argentia, Newfoundland; Project BIRDS EYE, an Arctic Research project.

Bill has started a memorial chair fund for ERNEST J. GRAY whose death was reported in the last issue of Shipmate. Bill's address is Cdr. W. S. Arnold, USN, Navy 127, Box 4, c/o Postmaster, Seattle, Wash.

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Sec'y, Mr. Fred G. Banr P. O. Box 2651 Washington 13, D. C.

HOMECOMING

There was much to celebrate. Scrambled eggs for many, rather decent progress during the previous week on the pay bill, and a fine football performance before the annual class get-together.

To the 3-stripers who couldn't attend, we send our congratulations.

The party at the Annapolis Elks' Club, numbering 79, was made up of: the Donovans, Frazees, Ralph Smith and guest, Bill McFarland, Robair Mohrhardt, the Petersons, Florences, Tiptons, Marge Kirk, Beelers, Wynns, Ramseys, Smiths, Hoovers, Lunds, Coleman Browns, Kneales, Middletons, Horans, Vosselers, Linders, Neelys, Finlays, McCuUoughs, Phil Thom and guest, Jerry Carey, Kilclines, Killeens, Klings, Somervilles, Sweitzers, Warren Parr, Boughtons, Tapps, Baurs, Bill Joneses, Gerry Smiths, and the Whitesides. Also, guests Homer and Dot Richards, the O'Rourkes, the newly-wedded Charles L. Stiles and Jim and Carrie Brown.

.â&#x20AC;˘\t least 2 local areas have informal groups in action and possibly this is the type of thing most graduates want. At this writing Norfolk is preparing Oyster Bowl festivities under the direction of MONK FRAZEE. BILL SAWTELLE is apparendy head of the chapter. We hope the next issue of Shipmate will abound with info from Norfolk.

HUGH ALBERS is unofficial coordinator in Monterey. Next on the list in Monterey is a Beat Army television party at which nothing less than victory is expected. Hugh sent a photo of a get-together at the Villa Caruso under the supervision of the PAUL ROMANS and the SPIKE GARTLANDs. In the picture you will find: Hugh and Barbara Albers, Dee and Eileen Buder, Howard and Doreen Edwards, Spike and Jackie Gardand, Jack and Virginia Hill, Jimmy and Ann James, Johnny and Marge Johnson, Pete and Carla Klein, Gil and Bea Mello, Paul and Shonner Roman, Oscar and Ann Shealy, Carl and Peggy Wilson and Barkley and Peggy Wood. Also in the area but not in the picmre are JOHN JEPSON, WALT MARQUARDT and J. R. PAGE. PEOPLE O N THE G O

HARRY TRAIN breezed through Washington and Annapolis from Pearl recendy, so fast in fact that just about nobody outside of Code 1500 got to see him. RED COBB also reached the Capital during the post-Homecoming period and took time out for a phone call to report that he has now taken over as CO of the DD-818.

JUM FURRH is hiding out somewhere with AMF, we understand.

BILL O'FLAHERTY, executive director of tne Tobacco Tax Council, traversed from Richmond to the Washington monthly luncheon. This was held for a change at the National Aviation Club and was a success to at least one Dodger fan, WARREN PARR, in again from the West Coast and pushing for an extra big 20-year party on 6-9-69. Warren will shordy be given an award for having best attendance at Washington luncheons, even though he is employed some few thousand miles away.

Other new attendees in October were ED OTTH and AL JENKS of BuShips and JOHN ALVIS of BuWeps.

GERRY SMITH is handling special arrangements for a Christmas party and JACK BENOIT likewise for Homecoming next year.

CAL KILEEN soon to depart for familiar territory to be Assistant, ALUSNA in Copenhagen.

MORT NEELY is by now setded on the Staff, CinCUSNavEur in a switch from Pacific to .Atlantic.

STAN COUNTS reports a change in station for his ship from FPO New York to San Francisco, just in time to miss the ball game. Home will be 3889 Mt. Acadia Blvd., San Diego.

BOB NEEDHAM is now assistant naval attache in Bangkok.

The SLIM SOMERVILLEs are setded at 5516 Berry Hill Rd., Norfolk, with Bill in and out on the Big "E." ANDY and Liz NELSON have a new home address: 610 Kennon St., Middletown, R. I. Likewise the DICK BLACKWELLs at 70 Pennlyn Rd., Southampton, Pa. Sooner or later, all seem to turn up. After many years we've had a report from TED LIDE who is now living at Route 3, Box 483, Madison, N. C. Addresses of a few lost souls still remain, however, so if you come across a classmate we haven't listed for some time, please have him drop a note on where he is and what he has been doing.

CURT NORTON has packed up his family and departed the Naval Communication Station at Cheltenham, Md.. for Long Beach.

CLASS O R G A N I Z A T I O N

It has probably been some time since most of you have read a rather old document dated October 1959, which is the constitution of the Class of 1949. The president is elected on a national basis for a 4-year term; other officers are all elected by the Washington chapter for 1 year term. HARRY TRAIN was recendy elected president; GEORGE KLING is serving as executive vice president; BILL JONES, treasurer, FRED BAUR, secretary and JERRY SMITH, JIM LINDER and MAC ADAMS fill the remaining seats.

Each of those in Washington will be due for replacement between January and June 1964.

During the coming months this group will be faced with a number of major questions for which we would like your help and for which your ideas and suggestions are solicited. The 15th anniversary is one. We have already obtained facilities for a bigger-than-ever Homecoming celebration in 1964. How about a status symbol like the green-bowlers of '45.' What should we do about future memorials.? Finances.? Should we publish a new and better directory.? What say you out there.?

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CLASS OF 1949 HOMECOMING 1963 S H I P M A T E

K. C. SPAYDE (GONAD) who flew in widi Dick; JIM KENNEDY (CO A.MBER;ACK), homeported in Charleston, and JIM VOSSLER who IS a Lockheed representative. CHARLIE HIRSCH (Headquarters Air Force), FRANK MOXLEY (Air Force Systems Command) and RED MEEK (CO of a DE) in Key West are all still single.

'49 MONTEREY PARTY CONGRATULATIONS

SKEETS KEAYS, on election to the office of assistant secretary and treasurer of the American Society of Naval Engineers.

CARLOS McCULLOUGH, on appointment to the Royal Naval War College, and rightfully excited about a year to be spent in the London area.

BILL FINLAY (and BJ), on a successful Homecoming party. Also, to their right hands, JOHN and Ann MIDDLETON. APOLOGIES

To those whose names took a beating in the September issue. BLACKIE REITHER must wonder just how his last name is spelled, as does BOB FARICY. If anyone should know that there is only one "M" in Somerville, it's this secretary.

MISCELLANEOUS

Are there any stray Lucky Bags about.? We've had requests for a couple. 1949, of course.

The CO of LST-1167, JIM PATTON, sends an up-to-date report from Inchon where he and DICK WOLFORD were preparing for an Amphib exercise. ED MESSERE and HARRY MORGAN are also in LST Squadron Nine in the Far East.

Jim and Patti have seen numerous classmates on an occasional basis. JERRY DYER made a sub visit into Yoko; OLLIE MOLLISON is on the Staff of DesRon 9; BILL ANDERSON, Seventh Fleet; BOB MOORE in INDEPENDENCE; and CHUCK MARTIN with ServRon Three.

Sec'y, LCdr. M. J. Schnltz, Jr., USN 6404 Abilene Dr., Springfield, Va. The unofficial register of those who attended the Homecoming reception and dinner on Friday included: Binnion, Bronars, Buck, CoUeary, Diehl, East, Flint, Fox, Grunwald, Hancock, Harris, Hawkins, Hiatt, Hirsch, Howard, Jensen, Lynn, Mayo, Murphy, Phelps, Powell, Reed, Schultz, Still, Thom, Weymouth, Wilkins, Kennedy, Ricci, Krohn, Hardy and Meek. At the reception a large, beautiful replica of the class crest was the rallying point in addition to the refreshment table. The crest was provided by MARTY HARDY. Homecoming was wonderful. The post-game arrangements made by NORM THOM, JIM WILKINS and JACK BRONSON of the Annapolis contingent were outstanding. All of us who met in the Red Velvet Room of the Red Coach Inn enjoyed the evening and owe them our thanks.

Classmates who attended the Saturday evening affair were: Arnolds, Averys, Binnions, Bransons, Bronars, Curleys, Diehls, Drews, Doan, Easts, Farrells, Forehands, Goldbergs, Greenbcrgs, Grunwalds, Hardys, Hartwells, Hirsch, Howards, Husmans, Iklers, Johnsons, Kennedy, Lees, Meek, Moxley, McNallys, Jensens, Lynns, Phelpses, Riccis, Schultzes, Spayde, Smiths, Thoms, Vossler and the Jim Wilkins. .Among those who didn't have the "better half" along were DICK DO.AN, on exchange duty at the Air Force Academy; N O V E M B E R ,

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Interesting bits of information on those not previously covered include: DUFF ARNOLD, who IS in Defense Communications Agency; BOB .AVERY in Headquarters Air Force in the Air National Guard program. BOB BINNION is die district manager in Philadelphia for the Trane Company of LaCrosse, Wise, manufacturing engineers of air conditioning and heating equipment. ED BRONARS was at the Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, after an interesting tour as assistant naval attache in Belgrade. BILL CURLEY is supply officer in the HYADES. He reported on the progress of our class book and solicited late changes in family, photos, any money owed, etc.

Send to LCdr. W. B. Curley, 2305 Afton St., S.E., Washington 31, D. C. BILL DIEHL is DCA in ENTERPRISE. AL DREW has 2 small plastics factories in Knoxville, Tenn.

GEORGE EAST is a student at Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Md. J. B. FARRELL and PHIL JOHNSON are students at AFSC, Norfolk. BOB GOLDBERG works for Martin Company. ED GRUNWALD is in the Office of Legislative Affairs of the Navy Department. BILL HARDY has a road construction firm in Falls Church, Va. LEE HARTMAN is a Washington representative for a Florida electronics company.

JOE HOWARD recendy reported to the Aviation Material Center, Johnsville, Pa. BYRON LEE works in the nuclear power program for AEC. JIM LYNN is back at BuSand.A after a tour in Scodand. McNALLY, JENSEN and SCHULTZ are in BuPers. WAYNE SMITH is in BuWeps.

ANNAPOLIS

The Annapolis contingent supplied a new list of all of '50 in the Severn area. Those in the Engineering Department are: Jack Branson, Harry Hussman, Stan Krohn, Norm Thom and Jim Wilkins. MARTY HARDY and PHARO PHELPS are attached to the Science Department, BILL RICCI is the sole representative of the class in the Weapons Department and GEORGE FOX is the only member of our class in the Command Department (formerly the Executive Department).

PAUL FOREHAN is a Public Works Officer at the Academy. Civilians living in West Severna Park, Md., are: HAND and Connie HIATT, whose home is at 23 Emerson Road. Hank now works for Westinghouse as does T. O. THOMPSON. He and DeeDee live at 3-2 Hollyberry Rd. JOHN NOONAN is employed by Aeroquip Corporation. He and Carolyn live at 217 Holland Rd. One civilian member of our class lives in Annapolis proper—JIM WILSON's business address is the Christian Book Store, Maryland Ave., Annapolis.

WASHINGTON

The class luncheon for September was sparsely attended by only 6 of the Washington group.

The October meeting included the 4 "regulars" —Arnold, Jensen, McNally, Schultz, plus Ed Golding (now Dr. Ed Golding, although he's also still a Major USAF working in the Defense Communication Agency), BOB H.ARRIS from BuPers, BOB WATSON and LEE BAGGETT from DASA, TOM BULGER, Headquarters Marine Corps, and BILL SIMONS from Headquarters, USAF. PETE CADY also stopped by from another group. He's in Washington undergoing preparation for nuclear submarine command.

Major BILL SIMONS, who is in die Headquarters US.AF, Office of the Director of Plans, is making a study of liberal education in the service academies for the Institute of Higher Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, under sponsorship of the Carnegie Foundation.

The book will be one of a series of monographs.

"Liberal Education in the Professions," expected to be published in the spring of 1964. It is a fine thing to have authors in our class. WAYNE JENSEN had an excellent article on "Helicopters in ASW" in the July edition of the Naval Institute Proceedings.

CALIFORNIA

Only one news item from the coast. Please submit your area news to me. I would appreciate it if each of the areas would designate a local secretary to send me the dope.

Connie and CHUCK ROBERTSON reported, "In the Robertson household we just produced our 5th child. Number Five Son, Master Charles Glasgow Robertson, III, who arrived on the 27th day of June in Mountain View, Calif. We now have a nice sailing crew. Robbie is still working hard at Lockheed in Sunnyvale and we are enjoying the California way of life. How many classmates have 5 or more children? Also, how many have all girls or all boys? It would be interesting to know. My best regards to all. . . ." The Robertsons live at 20081 Chateau Drive, Saratoga, Calif. Responses from all you contenders for thfe "5 or more children" crown should prove interesting reading next month.

NAPLES

DON JARRELL, on the staff of ComStrikForSouth, wrote a wonderful letter quoted in part for all who seek duty overseas: "Buon giovno from bella Napoli! After a wonderful year at Newport, a real European holiday in Austria with the famdy, the Jarrells' new address is 28, Via Ortensio, Naples—better known as The Chocolate Building by Americans, in Apartment 14, Secola B. From our balcony overlooking Naples Bay we can check each entering ship and can conversely be sighted well out to sea. Still haven't gotten around to putting up a neon sign, but refreshments, food and bed can be had.

"GEORGE IRISH, on die staff of CinCSoudi, is the only '50 I have met permanendy stationed in Naples. Ran into BOB JEFFERSON, Staff ComSixthFlt, at a party about a week ago.

"Living in Naples is far different from visiting Naples—far better. People are very friendly and my very broken Italian goes a long way. I must say that driving is a real thrill—a combination of Boston and Tokyo is the only way to describe it.

"Please pass to all and sundry that there will be an Army-Navy party to listen to the big game on 30 November. Somehow I am to arrange the affair. Acmally, it will be quite simple, no reservations, buy your own poison and civilian informal. Place—AFSouth Officers' Club, AFSouth Post, Bagnoli, on the outskirts of Naples—time is 1930 or so. Hope to have radio receivers for direct broadcast from the States and also via Armed Forces radio from Germany.

"Would like to express my congratulations to the commander selectees—outstanding!"

To those who may not have broken out the Register, the early selectees for commander are: WAYNE SMITH, BOB MONROE, GEORGE JESSEN and DON HALL. I add the congratulations of the class.

BILL RICCI sent a note to Shipmate to remind all hands in the vicinity of Annapolis that the 1st Tuesday of each month the class meets for a stag luncheon in the USNA O Club—nodiing formal, and no further invitation needed. The Washington and Annapolis groups are planning a Christmas get-together the middle of December at some point convenient to both. The date has not been firmed up yet, but it's beginning to look like the .Andrews .AFB O Club. Any ideas, anyone.?

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Plioto by Wiielan WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF ' 5 1 . Capt. Jim Hunt, president of the Class of ' 5 1 , USNA, congratulates Tom Lynch after his induction as an honorary member of the class. Tom, who attracted the class attention because of his jersey number, was presented with a jersey and a tie pin by the class members.

In addition to Capt. Hunt, '51 ers pictured are LCdr. Bill Martin (behind Lynch), Mr. Ashley Reardon, class treasurer, and LCdr. S. O. Jones, Officer Representative of the Navy football team.

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Sec'y, LCdr. C. R. Watts, Jr. 836-A 31st St., Arlington, Va.

W I L L I A M T.

HARVEY

It is with the deepest regret that we announce the death of WILLIAM T. HARVEY. Bill lost his life as pilot of an F8D involved in exercises in the Mediterranean on 14 October 1963. He was a member of FitRon 32. He leaves a widow, Barbara, a daughter, Diane, and a son, William David, presendy residing at 1416 Arlingwood Ave., Jacksonville 11, Fla. JOHN McGAVACK, JR., and famdy have moved back to Connecticut. John is science supervisor for the City of New Haven. The McGavacks have built a home on Buttermilk Lane, Branford, Conn.

WASHINGTON

AREA

A meeting of the class officers was held 9 October 1963 at the Gun Factory Officers' Mess.

The principal items of interest involved forthcoming class social events. A "Beat Army" party is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, 30 November, at the Bethesda Officers' Club. In addition, a formal dinner-dance similar to last year's Christmas party is planned for December. All visitors to the Washington area are invited to join the local group for the victory march and an evening of Christmas cheer.

Recent arrivals in the area include T. P. Mott Smidi, R. M. Stanley, V. C. Baron, R. N. Crawford, J. F. Hanaway, F. G. Hiehle, D. A. Marangiello, W. S. Truesdell and H. A. Zoehrer.

Arch Thompson has decided to stay on the scene a little longer and is now in BuWeps.

dense this volume of mail but have patience—it has taken over 2 years to collect for the TenYear Book!

Congratulations to ERIC NELSON on assuming command of USS CHIVO. PAUL HALE sends greetings from Salem, Ore. JOHN HEMENWAY is presendy with the State Department, Washington, D. C. OSCAR WEBER sends check and financial advice from Santa Monica, Calif.

FRANK RENTZ advises that the Newport War College group, ROY MALONE, JIM BAKER, MEL CUNNINGHAM and CLYDE WELCH are busily engrossed widi the books. Latest report on the Monterey group—in attendance are Joe Metcalf, Harry Gamber, Ray Madden, John Dungan, Don Gordon, Charlie Lake, Ace Treadwell, Al Brady, Gordon Schuler and Bob Dunn. FRED GRAHAM sends regards from Kentfield, Calif.

BOYD (BOOTS) JOHNSON is now an assistant professor at Florida Presbyterian College, St. Pete, Fla. Boots resigned from the Air Force in 1960 and now has a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering.

MAXWELL AFB,

ALABAMA

ART WARD reports that the 1st meeting of '51 ers attending the Air Force Command and Staff College was held on 28 September at the Summer House; theme of the party, a hootenanny featuring Diane Pahl on the uke. PAUL MARTIN was elected president of the local contingent.

Those present at the party are shown in the photograph. In the area but unable to attend this get-together are the DON KAYs and TOM SHERMANS. HOMECOMING

The class turned out in droves this year— next to the 10-year reunion this may well have been a record breaking attendance. Prior to the game JIM HUNT made a presentation to Capt.

Tom Lynch. (See photograph.)

The cocktail-dinner party at the Annapolis Roads County Club Saturday night was a rousing success as evidenced from some photographs of the ETCHISONs, REIGs, REARDONs, GIN-

'51 HOOTENANNY at USAF Command and Staff College. L. to r., 1st row: Esther W a r d , Marilyn Peake, Jo Baulch, Glen Hillock, Sara Martin. 2nd row: Paul Martin, Art W a r d , Judy Latimer, Mary Jo Harding, Jean Winberg, Diane Pahl.

3rd row: Bob Harding, Erwin Peake, Phil Pahl, Hank Baulch, Bill Winberg and Joe Hillock.

AROUND THE WORLD

Approximately 80 letters been received since the last —looks like the only way send a bill. It may take a 68

from the class have printing of Shipmate to get a letter is to few months to conS H I P M A T E

DERs and JONESes. By the way, Sam Jones is now the officer representative for the varsity football team. Much credit for the success of the party goes to BILL M.ARIN and Sam plus others in the .Annapolis area who did such a fine job this year. .An unofficial list of attendees at the Saturday night party reads as follows: Dick Dalla Mura, Bob Brogman, Bill Marin, Sam Jones. .Ashby Reardon, J. C. Cochrane, Jim Bacon, Ray Reig. Bill Holmberg, J. L. Powell, B. F. Read, Sparky Watts. T. P. Mott Smith, Fred Gamke, Sam Ginder, Don Kinney, Hal Hall, Chick Whelcher, S. J. Loferski, Len Seagren, Jim Hunt, Bill Hennessy, W. Boyes, Marv Duke, Jerry LaPides, R. Fuller, Jim Barnes, Harold Graves; Bernie Morgan, J. J. Grace, Herb Zoehrer, Les Etchison, .Art Casale. .Al Findley, Jay Dewing, John Love, D. H. Robinson. Ron Davies, Mike Shutt)', -Al Young, Sandy Winnefeld, Ward Degroot, A. D. Jones. Warren Kitterman, Bob Rehwaldt. Bill Phillips, Bob Arn, Bill Bowling, W. W. Dinegar, Bill Lawler, Art Friedman, Bob Bradley and Carr Whitener.

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Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. D. R. Carlisle Class of 1952. USNA P. O. Box 225, Annapolis. Md.

to improve the lot, and preserve the safety of their fellow countrymen. Those who have never thrilled to the excitement of an aircraft carrier flight deck during launch and recovery, or felt the throbbing of jet engines or the impact of a catapult shot or the tug of an arresting hook cannot readily understand how completely these men gave themselves in this cause.

"Our hearts go out to the wives and families of these men, who like other Navy wives and families are having their courage and dedication as sorely tested as is possible within the human experience. From saluting the memory of Bob and Mike let it be hoped that we will each sail on with renewed dedication and strengthened purpose."

HERE A N D THERE

Letter from McKENZIE MOSS, 1147 Horn .Ave., Los Angeles 69, Calif., was received too late for the last edition of Shipmate: ". . . On June 1, 1963, I was married to the former Mary .Anne Garner of Los .Angeles. (Incidentally, any previous engagement announcements I might have sent out are herebv cancelled!)

"I completed a 'Berlin wall' recall tour in August 1962.

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on USS

COLAHAN

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in South Pacific waters for six months. Quit the Reserve as a LCdr.—just can't put in the necesROBERT FREDERICK HANSEN sary time for satisfactory reserve duties.

It is with deepest regret that I announce the "Am manager of one of United California deadi of LCdr. ROBERT FREDERICK HANBank's branch offices, having been in their comSEN, USN. Bob was the pilot of an ElB Tracer mercial lending program for six years. Also finishthat ditched just after takeoff from the USS ing up on my Master's degree in finance at LA ENTERPRISE in the Mediterranean on 14 August State College at night.

1963. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jean "Saw Bill Rowden (my four-year wife at Hansen, two daughters and a son, of 1221 Jarrett Yoosnay) recendy. He and Sally are living in Rd., Norfolk 2, Va. San Diego where he skippers USS BAUER. "We are at home in West Hollywood, in the MICHAEL A N T H O N Y ZIBILICH hills for the time being. Any and all classmates It is with deepest regret that I announce the are invited to stop in for soup and/or suds." deadi of LCdr. MICHAEL ANTHONY ZIBIJ. VAL SMITH, 349 Maple Ave., Pittsburgh, LICH, USN. Mike's aircraft collided with the Pa. 15218, sent a note volunteering his services ground on a low level navigation flight in Luzon, as news representative for the Pittsburgh area.

Philippines, on 16 September 1963. He is surHe couldn't make it to Homecoming because of vived by his widow, Mrs. Neyda Zibilich, two the arrival of a new son, Adam, on 27 July. daughters and two sons, of 6001 Downman Rd., Apt. 67, New Orleans 26, La. J. Val is Assistant to the General Manager (Procurement), Westinghouse Plant Apparams IN MEMORIAM Division.

The Class of 1952 extends its sincere sympathy SHERMAN K. OKUN, 24461 Rensselaer and heartfelt condolences to the wives and families Blvd., Oak Park, Mich. 48237, announces the of both Bob and Mike. arrival of a son, Jeffrey Michael, on 28 August.

Sherm is in the Controller's office at Ford Motor We are indebted to JACK SHEEHAN for exCo. pressing the following thoughts on these two tragic accidents.

JAMES F. LINK, 9517 Chalfont Ave., Washington 22, D. C , brought us up to date with "Mike Zibilich and Bob Hansen have joined addresses for several classmates. Jim is now worka noble aggregation of some thirty 1952 aviator ing in the Inspector General's Office at HQ AFSC classmates who 'gave their lives that the nation at Andrews AFB alongside W. A. (ART) LUSmight live.' A roll call of the names would indeed BY. Jim recendy returned from Moffett Field, be impressive, and in military or civil life one Calif., area, and reports that Capt. GEORGE would be hard pressed to cite as distinguished a LESTER and Capt. DONALD E. JENSEN, USAF, group of competent professional men. are at the 65494th Aerospace Test Wing, SSO, "On rare occasions a THRESHER incident focuses Lockheed, Sunnyvale, Calif. world attention on those who have sacrificed their lives in .America's defense. But all too often To quote Jim: ". . . Seems like all the 'lost our ranks are thinned one by one with hardly sheep' of the boat school in today's US Air Force a murmur beyond the circle of those who mourn either get assigned or filter through Wrightthem. Lest this lead anyone to underestimate the Patterson AFB or Andrews AFB sooner or later. value of their contribution, let us recall the familiar The more I see (all classes) the more I'm beginlines of Admiral Hopwood: ning to feel we have infiltrated their ranks. By our 20th reunion we ought to be able to tell how soon 'If ye win through an .African jungle, our counter-insurgency forces will rise up and unmentioned at home in the press. command this Air Force."

Heed it not. No man seeth the piston Finally, a letter from ROBERT J. MICHAELS, But it driveth the ship none the less.'

1938 Hornet Drivt, San Diego, Calif. 92114.

"Mike Zibilich and Bob Hansen were men who felt deeply the privilege of serving our country. " . . . I left ComServRon One Staff in July of And it is befitting that we pause and reflect on this year and reported in to my present billet as the memory of men to whom we gave our trust, Electronics Superintendent for .AsdndMan, San honor, friendship and highest respect.

Diego. I'm involved with shore electronics installations throughout the Eleventh Naval Dis"A life cannot be measured in time alone, it trict, and will be here for at least two years. must be measured on experience and contribution.

With these men the experience was gained in "In my last job with ComServRon One. I long hours spent ranging the seven seas working traveled to San Francisco quite frequendy. On N O V E M B E R ,

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one of my trips I met C. E. MOORE in die BOQ^ at NAS, Alameda. We had rime to hoist a few after dinner before I had to return to San Diego, but I have not seen him since. Late last year we were privileged to have a visit from JIM LAY, who was on TAD from his home base in Texas. This was the first rime I had seen Jim for many years. We were roommates for three years and it was a real pleasure to have him spend the day with us. GENE AVALLONE also visited us during a trip from Philadelphia.

We envy Gene his good fortune in being assigned one of the EDO billets at the .Academy. Nothing would please me more than to relieve him in two years. We also enjoyed visiring v/ith PETE and Barbs STARK on several occasions before Pete left for his new job at the Naval Prep School. I have also had the pleasure of working widi BO GAIR, who is currendy Code 210 at NRF right across the street. During a recent visit to his office I met JOE LACY, who has orders to report to ComCruDesPac Staff. Finally, I was greatly surprised one afternoon when BOB NYVOLD appeared in my office in civilian clothes represenring UNIVAC. He is currendy operations manager for the local division of UNIVAC and appears to be prosperous in civilian life.

"Although I will be physically absent from Homecoming 1963, I will certainly be there in spirit and hope you will pass along my best wishes to all classmates there.

"Sue and I would be delighted to see or hear from any classmates in the San Diego area."

Bob also volunteered his services as San Diego area news representative. So—you Southern Californians—please pass any news to either Bob or BILL ROWDEN. NEWSLETTER

The newsletter that went out in May generated a tremendous response. We're still missing some classmates' addresses, but the list has been reduced to a small fraction of its original size.

You may recall that the letter pointed out that the term of office of the Class President and Members-at-Large will expire in June 1964. To refresh your memories, PETE STARK is Class President and MIKE SORRENTINO and CURT WAKEMAN are Members-at-Large. The five-man nominating Committee will come up with three nominees for EACH of the above offices (based on your nominations) prior to 1 Decemb>er. The list of nominees will be published in the January issue of Shipmate and a ballot will be mailed to each member of the class eariy in 1964. So—if you haven't already done so—send in your nominations. If you've lost the info on the nominating committee—send your nominations to us and we'll forward them.

When the ballot is mailed out, we hope to have another newsletter to accompany it.

HOMECOMING

Over fort)' of the "barefoot clan" assembled on the banks of the Severn for Homecoming 1963. They came from an area extending from Massachusetts to Tennessee and witnessed a display of Navy football talent unequalled in recent years.

On Saturday night, everyone gadaered at the .Alumni House for the annual class party. It was kicked off by the presentation of a plaque of our Class Crest to the Alumni Association. The plaque was presented to RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Jr., USN, Ret. ('21), for mounting in the Alumni House by PETE STARK, our class president.

Cocktail hour commenced at 1930 and ended at 0100. A very fine beef and ham buffet dinner and an excellent four-piece combo provided a portion of die background noise for a most enjoyable evening. Present with their wives (or drags) were: Marv Alexander, Vince Argiro, Gene .Avallone, Garnett Bailey, Pete Barry, Paul Blackadar, Dave Carlisle. Harry Cawthon, Bob Compton. Jim Crews, Chariie Darrell, Bill Dunn, Tom 69

Dyer, Forrest Firth, Dick Fleeson, Tom Griffin, Art Gustavson, Frank Haggard, Ron Hattin, Al Kelln, Jim Link, Bill Maxson, Dave McMillan, Jim McNeely, Ed Pastorino, Joe Pidkowicz, Bruce Reichelderfer, Charlie Seeger, Jack Sheehan, Don Simons, Ferris Smith, Pete Stark, Jim Troutman, Vic Vine, Paul White, Jerrold Zacharias and Bill Zobel.

Stags were Phil Duckett, John Foster, Bill Hippie and John Jeffries.

The door prize of a Class Crest plaque was won by Paul Blackadar. Nobody responded to the calling of the first two numbers drawn. On the third drawing, Paul had the winning number.

Shordy thereafter, Ed Pastorino returned to the ballroom from an urgent call—and discovered (1) that the drawing was over and (2) that he had held BOTH the original numbers drawn.

How unlucky can you get.?

Art Gustavson and I provided complete photographic coverage of the entire evening at the Alumni House. Unfortunately(.?) none of the picmres came out. I've got an excuse, but Art wasn't drinking.

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Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. C. E. Mnmford, USN Execntive Dept., USNA, Annapolis, Md.

WILLIAM EDWARD DELANEY Friends and neighbors in the Guantanamo Bay community were saddened by the sudden death of their shipmate LCdr. WILLIAM E. (BILL) DELANEY, USN, who died of a heart attack on 31 August at the U. S. Naval Hospital.

Born in Milwaukee, Wise, in 1930, Bill entered the Navy from the Chicago area and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1953. His love for sports was with him to the end. He had played Softball earlier in the evening with one of the base teams and had retired to his quarters in apparent good health. He was taken to the Naval Hospital shordy afterwards, complaining of a chest pain. He died 5 hours after being admitted.

LCdr. Delaney served aboard the USS BEXAR, USS PRESTON, NROTC at Notre Dame, attended CIC school at Glenview, 111., and had served as a member of the Staff ComDesRon Eight. He had been the Assistant Base Operations Officer on the Staff of the Commander Naval Base Guantanamo Bay since September 1961.

Citizens of Guantanamo Bay attended a Requiem High Mass at the Base Chapel on 2 September.

Funeral services were held at Elmwood Park, 111., on 6 September 1963.

LCdr. Delaney is survived by his widow, Joan Marie and four children, William, 7, Theresa, 5, Michael, 2, and the fourth child was born in September.

JOHN HOWARD McCLEAN With much regret I record the death of Maj. JOHN HOWARD McCLEAN, USAF, who like others before him gave his life for his country.

The only information available at this time is contained in a casualty report which states that John was attached to 602 Fighter Squadron, Elgin AFB, Fla., but was on temporary duty in Viet Nam when on 16 August 1963 he was killed in a military aircraft accident.

10TH REUNION It's all past history now but just for the record and for those who couldn't join us—we had a ball!

The big weekend began for many long before hand and required careful planning and considerable expense for those traveling from great places. Your reporter didn't hear one complaint except about the morning after. Others, I understand, went the entire weekend without that— they never went to bed!!

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WILLIAM E. DELANEY '53 About 10 were brave enough to attend the Brigade Parade on Friday afternoon and the parades do look different from the stands. The first big event was the reception in Dahlgren Hall Friday evening. The alumni crowd topped 3000 this year but the '53 rendezvous was well lit by a large 4' x 5' flashing '53 and it was very strategically located right over a bar. Most everyone listed below was present Friday night. FRANK BRADY was on hand but had to miss Saturday night due to previous commitments. Following the reception in Dahlgren Hall was dinner in the Midshipmen Mess Hall. Both the 5th wing end and the new wing had been remodeled during last summer and the walnut paneling and new lighting make a profound improvement. Our class was seated in the old 6th wing end but close enough to the center to appreciate the difference (like night and day). The meal was delicious, roast turkey with all the trimmings, just like Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner as a midshipman. It really hit the spot after the earlier cocktails. The usual frills of cheers "Beat William and Mary" rippling from table to table, and all alumni reminiscing their undergraduate years at USNA. After dinner there was dancing and more drinks in Dahlgren Hall for those not having anything more pressing in mind. More '53 arrived throughout the evening and were greeted by long lost friends and classmates. Yes, even old tales were retold.

CLASS MEETING Saturday morning at 0915, 28 classmates met in Ward Hall for the Class of 1953 meeting.

(1) Our class president opened the meeting with some background on the class constitution which was drawn up and approved by approximately 130 classmates and published in Shipmate in April 1961.

(2) The financial report dated 1 September 1963 set the class funds at $652.16 cash and $2300.00 mature value in series J Bonds which mature in 1964. Three hundred dollars has been earmarked for expenditure on our 10-year class register. The Annapolis group has these funds at their disposal while the rest of the cash is available to CHUCK WALKER, our class treasurer.

(3) The 10-Year Register is slowly coming to life; however, we have only received 3x5 cards with the desired data from 132 classmates and is just over 14 of those classmates who receive Shipmate and have been reading our requests in each issue starting last December. We must have better support than that to get the Register off the ground.

(4) Class Statistics Report: Graduated 924 on 5 June 1953

Initial 620 67 225 10 2 924 10 242 37

Still on Act. Duty 413 54 157

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Members of Alumni Association 318 (includes 16 non-graduates) (5) An appeal was made to obtain area Shipmate news representatives and volunteers were received as follows: New London—LCdr. WILLIAM S. COLE, USN, Route 3, Box 860F, Gales Ferry, Conn.

Washington, D. C—LCdr. ROBERT C. WOODS, USN, 7216 Gallows Rd., Annandale, Va. Norfolk—LCdr. LAURENCE T. FUREY, USN, 7808 Walters Dr., Norfolk, Va. 23518 Cincinnati, Ohio—Mr. GEORGE O. CHARRIER, 4778 Crestpoint Dr., Cincinnati 11, Ohio.

San Diego—LCdr. EDDIE F. BEST, USN, USS BUCK FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

We would still like to obtain volunteers from other areas, i.e. Charleston, Pensacola, Key West, Los Angeles, Air Force Academy, Quantico, Newport, etc. In essence the job will be to promote and report class activities in your area.

(6) Memorial Chairs—It was decided to make it a class policy to provide from class funds a memorial chair for each deceased classmate on a continuing basis provided a memorial chair is not paid for by .the immediate family, or any other individual or group. At the time of the class meeting all but 7 of our deceased classmates had had memorial chairs designated for them.

The class still had 15 undesignated memorial chairs which were paid for during the stadium fund building campaign where the Class of 1953 pledged and met a $5300.00 quota. Seven of these have now been designated to bring us up to date.

We still have 8 chairs undesignated for future use. Anyone wishing to donate towards a chair for a specific individual should make his check payable to Naval Academy Athletic Association and mail it to the Corr. Sec'y for delivery and proper credit. Individual response can then perpetuate the memorial chair credit.

(7) Shipmate items. In corresponding to the Corr. Sec'y with items for publication please try to quote that portion you want published. Some letters become lengthy and rewriting and editing can become a burdensome chore. Preferred method is to have items typed, single space with no more than 45 spaces per line. This insures the accuracy of the item for publication by eliminating rewriting and retyping.

(8) Hand outs were prepared and are still available upon request to your Corr. Sec'y. (a) Class Constitution (b) Financial Report (c) Class Statistics (d) List of deceased classmates (9) The class meeting adjourned at 1100.

CLASS DINNER-DANCE As promised this "gala" affair and really "posh" dinner lived up to its expectations. We had 89 classmates, 2 widows, 77 wives, and 2 guests present for a grand total of 170 persons. Included within the $5.00 price was a really "posh" buffet, 3Vi" diameter "USNA" pins, the decorations, 24 door prizes of Asti Spumanti (Italian Champagne) and the wonderful dance music of the RhythmAires. The tables were decorated with split log candle holders and flowers and leaves following an autumn theme. Most of the crowd stayed past midnight and a good time was had by all.

SHIPMATE

London and we see each other regularly. We both are maintaining supersonic currencyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;George in an Austin-Healey and me in a Porsche. Be glad to hear from any classmates traveling through the area."

GEORGE and Patti KNIGHTON took top honors for having traveled the most distance for the reunion. They came all the way from Seatde, Wash. This dinner-dance came off so good that we have already placed reservations for next year.

SEEN AT '53's lOTH REUNION PARTY

same place, same music, same good time.

Present at the dinner-dance were: Fred and Mary Alden, Don Ammerman, Charlie and Betsy Baldwin, Art and Verra Barke, Eddie Best, Bob and Peggy Bicknell, Irv and Carolyn Boeskook, Charles and Marcella Bowling, Walt and JoAnne Boyer, Jack and Norma Burkhardt, Frank and Ginger Camstra, Leo Cannon, George Charrier, Ed Chase, Jim and Marie Chesley, Bdl and Nancy Cole, Mac and Barbara Cramer, Paul and Julie Crum, Kent and Shirley Curl, Dick and Mildred Dalton, Mike and Beverly Davis, Darrell and Sally Dempster, Bill and Mary Dougherty, Al and Carole Dunaway, Denver and Alta Eddy, Doug and Janet Egan, Charlie and Ann Fox, Ralph and Trianne Freese, Tyke and Bridget Furey, Art and Nell Gilmore, Mrs. Roy (Pat) Girod, Mrs. Robert (Bert) Gonano, Bill and Joyce Goodwin, Robert and Nancy Gorman, Bill Gourlay, Dave and Norma Govan, Bill and Pont Hall, Will and Norma Hays, .Allen and Linda Higginbotham, Mel and Barbara Hiller, Bob and Anne Hoffman, Jack and Jean Holt, Bobby and Jacque Jones, George and Patti Knighton, Dick and Kay Kuhlmann. Bill and Carol Lawler, Ed Lenihan, Clayton and Betty Jo Mays, Logan and Marge Malone, Archie McAllaster, Tom and Lois Mitchell, Dick Miller, Tony and Pat Miller, Jack and Bets Morrison, Chuck and Glenda Mumford, Keith and Carolyn Nelson, Bob and Jane North, John and Diane Olson, Ed and Jody Oppermann, Frank and Judy Ostronic, Earl and Jeanne Paulson, Dana and Helen Peckworth, Bill and Barbara Peters, John and Caroline Phillips, Tom and Alice Prewett, Bruce and Jill Prickett, Howard and Lois Randall, Charies and Jean Reed, Bob Reid, Don Rothenberger, Bob Ruckman, Hal and Bobbie Rumph, Richard and Dottie Schwenz, Frank and Mary Ann Scolpino, Glenn and Nancy Sherwood, Chuck and Pat Sieber, Chuck and Nancy Starnes, George and Phyllis Stecker, Gayle and Edith Stucker, Hardy and Sara Swanson, Roger and Priscilla "Taylor (guests of Bob North), Ted and Joan Taylor, Milt and Betty Tolman, Mrs. William (Ginny) Thompson, Carl and Pauline Trost, Bob and Carol Umberger, Stan Waid, Jim and Ginny Walker, Vaughn and Pat Wilson, Dick and Gail Wise, Bob and Mary Lou Woods and Oris and Christina Zirps.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT HOMECOMING. MAIL BAG JACK and Delores CARMICHAEL had to cancel their plans to attend Homecoming at the last minute. Jack received his Master of Science degree in nuclear engineering and is now employed as a nuclear engineer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (He was "grounded" last November, '62, and subsequently resigned from the Air Force in June of this year.) They have sent NOVEMBER,

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for their Army-Navy game tickets and hope to see some classmates in Philadelphia. Any classmates passing through Dayton are more than welcome to visit them at 2729 California Ave., Dayton 19, Ohio.

BILL CAMPBELL writes that he is Assistant U. S. Naval Attache and Attache for Air at the American Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Box H, APO 664, New York, N. Y. Wife Lillian and children, Karen, Heidi, Kaia and Billy (Jr.), are there too.

FRANK MARTIN made it to the Homecoming game but missed out on the other festivities.

Sandra and Frank have three children: Frank, III, 8 years, Lynn, 5 years, and Jim, 1 year. Frank resigned in August 1957 and is currendy employed with Fahnestock & Company, Members of New York Stock Exchange in Rochester, N. Y. They are not far from the western Rochester exit ^ 4 6 of the New York Thruway and would enjoy hearing from any of the class passing through.

Address: 2 South Pittsford Hill Circle, Pittsford, N. Y. 14534.

ALT DOTY reports he is now at the Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, and will be there until June of '64. .Alt, Ritalee and brood (3 girls and 1 boy) reside at 1483 South Perry St., Montgomery 4, Ala. Alt reports other classmates at the school are: ART SCHRODER, JOHN CONLEY, J. R. OLSON and CHARLIE LAMB. JOHN SOKEL reports a status summary: "I was released to inactive duty late in 1957 after having spent most of my time in submarines. I entered the University of California at Berkeley and received an M.A. in economics in June 1959.

Then followed several years of teaching in the secondary schools of Berkeley. Now I am a Teaching Fellow at the University of California and hope to receive the Ph.D. degree in educational administration and finance in the summer of 1964. I am a LCdr. in the reserve and am attached to Naval Reserve Submarine Division 12-31 at Hunters Point. Addressâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1511 Walnut St., Berkeley 9, Calif.; wife: Betty, son, Thomas, age 2."

JACK HYATT sent in his 3x5 card. Jack, Mary and son Kenneth currendy live at 1055 Buena Vista Drive, Vista, Calif. Jack is Communications Officer, 1st Bn, 1st Marines at Camp Pendleton, Calif. They had a fine visit from JOHN and Sue STURGES. John is firing missiles at Vandenberg AFB. Other '53 at Camp Pendleton include TOM SLACK, DAVE HEERING and JOCKO CRAIG. Maj. RICK COLLINS, USAF, writes from Headquarters U. S. Air Forces Europe, Deputy Chief of Staff/Operations, Lindsay Air Station, Wiesbaden, Germany (APO 633, New York, N. Y.). "I've been in the Hqs. here since .August '62 and I haven't seen too many classmates.

GEORGE MILLER, one of my roommates, is Aide to the Commanding General of 3 .AF in

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Annapolis Rep: Lt. Paul Skarlatos, USN E. H. & G. Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md.

NEW ARRIVAL HERB and Pat HOPE announced the arrival of a daughter, Stacy Ann, on 29 May 1963 at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Md. WEDDING The marriage of WILLIAM T. CRAWFORD to Miss Mary Elizabeth Going on 24 May 1963 at St. Mary's Church in Newport, R. I., is announced with pleasure.

HOMECOMING This Homecoming was as enjoyable as its predecessors even though I was aware of a few disturbing things personally. The gap between our class and the old fogies down the line was not as marked as in previous years and I no longer look upon people in their 30's as ancient.

The most disconcerting thing, however, was that I lacked more hair than my other classmates lacked. On the plus side was the increasing number of our classmates from the civilian environs who returned to their first Homecoming.

There were a lot of old friends to say hello to again.

Try as one may it was impossible to get all the names associated with the faces during the weekend. If I leave out a few classmates or was negligent in getting the wife's name, it was unintentional. I will also include the addresses of many of our classmates who were at the class party for those who wonder "what ever happened to that old so-and-so" and would like to drop them a line.

Attending the festivities at Dahlgren Hall on Friday evening were: the Zeberleins, the Bowens, the Tipshuses, the Skarlatos, Brandons, Lawsons, Hinkles, Wyckoffs, Sweets, Schuldens, L. A. Scotts, Defedes, Reasonovers, J. A. Whites, Sinkos, Sniders, Morrises, Hopes, Nichollses, Sanfords, Sutherlands, Dick HoUenbach, Wheelers, Yadlowskys, John Law, and Bob Clarke.

Attending the class party held in the Duke of Gloucester Room at the Treadway Maryland Inn were: Walt and Marilyn Rigtering, Bill and Alison Holman, Jack and Rusty White, Charles and Shirley Smith, Chuck and Gussic Morris, Bill and Deane Bogess, Harry and Linda Sweet, Wayne and Jenny Brandon, Dave and Muriel Hinkle, Ed and Sandy Tipshus, Bill and Mary Crawford, Bob and Sally Smidt, Tom and Joan Lawson, Paul and Marguerite Skarlatos, Steve and Terry Sinko, John Law, Bob Shields, Don Gehring, Larry and Patricia Scott, Charles and 71

Daphne Rutherford, Terry and Deanie Sutherland, Fred and Marge Franco, Larry and Barbara Burkhardt, Herb and Barbara Crane, Ken and Carolyn Hume, Herb and Pat Hope, Glen and Carol Sanford, Dick HoUenbach, Don and Ruth Fullam, Dick and Margaret Padberg, Ed and Mickey Defede.

LETTERS After a long time we finally have heard from JAMIE DEUEL: "By the time this letter is published BARB should be well beyond the limits of the Pascagoula River which held her so snugly for four years. At this writing, however, there are still three weeks until we commence shakedown training with our ultimate destination Mare Island and the commencement of PSA in mid-December.

"On 6 September 1963 . . . the middle of my daughters, Beth, called me from our family home in Geneva, New York, to tell me that a BOY had been born to the J. K. DEUEL household.

I must confess I have been a bit pleased by this news.

"In March of this year I was transferred from DACE to BARB in time to finish up the propulsion plant test program. My jobs are currently threefold in BARB: navigator, weapons officer, and sonar officer, and after my time 'back aft,' they are a real joy and challenge for me.

"In June I attended a special, one man eight day, SINS, attack submarine navigator's class at Dam Neck. There I saw BEN GARDNER hard at work at a computer facility and had an opportunity to terrorize the Virginia Beach natives with GEORGE ZEBERLEIN. 'Zeb' and I admitted either we or Virginia Beach had changed since we were last there and I don't think it was Virginia Beach. I also got to talk with MARK BYRD, weapons officer in the 'Teddy' ROOSEVELT, and we swapped stories of Pascagoula from the time Mark was there with the BLUEBACK. He told me FREDDY KOLLMORGEN and the rest of the '54 contingent at Newport News were still picking them up and laying them down.

"The following month, in July, I attended a one-week course in New London on the Mk 113-5 fire control system. I bumped into MAURY HUFFER at the Dev Group and missed HERB CRANE who was on leave. I called on the SLATTERYs only to learn from Dottie that there actually were operating submarines and Frank was in one right then. Lib and HAL GLOVIER invited me out one evening and I had a very enjoyable time listening to their many experiences in the North.

ment is systems analyst at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Md., where I am one of three PHS officers on the staff.

"A Porsche 1960 Super coupe still occupies my spare time, as does the normal care and tending of a home. A summary of my doctoral dissertation was published in one of the leading subject journals (Impact of Photocopying on Scholarly Publishing).

"All of this makes me wonder if I am the first and only graduate to ever be commissioned in the US Public Health Service? . . ."

Oceana. ALBERT DAWSON is in USS SEA LION and CARL BRAUN is aboard USS SEA LEOPARD. JACK GARROW and his wife Lani are in die area; Jack can be found at the ASWForLant. JOE and Genie WALTER are with us again. Joe is stationed at Oceana and has just left for the RAG Jacksonville. MYLES FLADAGER is in the area also, but so far we don't know where he is.

ANNAPOLIS RAY HINE reports that he is now securely settled in Annapolis along with a host of other classmates. The Hines had a 2nd son, Scott Erick Hine, on 24 April.

MISCELLANY Classmates presently attached to the Naval I have been trying to locate PETE VOGELAcademy are: BILL THEARLE, Executive Dept.; BERGER for the past year or so. DAVE JACK SMITH, Physical Ed., TOM CANN, ComHINKLE here during Homecoming was kind mand; BILL TINDALL, Weapons; RAY HINE, enough to forward Pete's address: 5330 Lee Ave., Weapons, also JUS MILLER and JOHN GONDowners Grove, 111.

ZALEZ; DICK COMSTOCK and ANDY WILKAlso received a letter from DICK DEAN; INSON, Engineering; TOM McISAAC, Madi his address down in Rio is: Capt. C. D. DEAN, Dept., along with BILL SYMPSON, TOM COPE064643, USMC, c/o American Consulate General, MAN and DON TODARO; WILLY STEADMAN SP, APD 676, New York, N. Y. and JIM TODD, Science.

CHARLIE M C L E A N dropped by this summer Homecoming was a fine success this year, as on his way to Seymour-Johnson AFB after getmore alumni were present than any other preting his M.S. at Dayton in the AF's PG school. ceding year—and this included the Class of '55.

A fine exhibition of Navy football was followed Word has it that LEO PARENT is now workby a fine '55 party led by partymen TOM Mcing on his Ph.D. in statistics.

GUS BARTH is also working on his Ph.D. ISAAC and JACK SMITH. They were gracious enough to throw open their BOQ room doors at Syracuse University. I had the pleasure of to classmates for the pre-arranged party by the talking to his wife, Carolyn, who said that they local Annapolis group. now have four children. Gus was stationed at Incidentally the '55ers get together for lunch Griffiss AFB for the past three years after getting at the O Club the 2nd Wednesday of every his M.S. He currendy is attending Syracuse full time. month and any classmates in the area are cordially invited.

Classmates present during Homecoming in addition to those stationed here were: the Booreams, Watsons, Holts, Grimeses, Plumleys, Snyders, Stokes, Sherwoods, Ruths, Hlaweks, Chapmans, Sec'y, Lt. Joseph Malec, Jr., USN 81st and Cass St., Omaha, Neb. McCrimmons, J. C. Ruth, Rex Caldwells, Kirk Rowes, Echards, Bateses, Tom Emery, Balls, and NORFOLK Carl Braun. There v/ere other classmates present DUD and Ann MATTHEWS wrote from Norfolk that GORDON WILSON is in the USS over the weekend but can't recall them all now.

BILL and Jane TINDALL announce the arrival LONG BEACH in the Med. His family will move of a 3rd litde Tindall, Steven James on 13 Septo Norfolk in November. tember. He joins Catherine 7, and David 5. Bill CHUCK and Barbara SMITH, ERNEST TOUis in his last year of assignment to the Naval PIN (RANDY) and STAN SKORUPSKI are Academy. living in Newport News, Va. CHUCK and Ginny BOB RICE was in the area last month and TARVER will move to Norfolk in November. stopped in Annapolis to visit the ole trade school.

RAY and Connie JOHNSON have just moved He is now a lawyer with a firm in Dallas, Tex. into Point O' Woods — Ray is stationed at

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"Admiral Grenfell, who was down here for our commissioning on 24 August, addressed the combined crews of BARB, DACE, and HOLLAND

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day before the ceremony. As we entered the auditorium, I was surprised to .see AL HOCHMUTH in uniform and learn he had been in the area for three months with HOLLAND'S nucleus crew.

Still a small world!

"ROD and Donna GRIFFITHS are scheduled to leave BARB for shore duty when we arrive at Mare Island. OpNav is rumored as the new duty assignment.

"I would like to publicly join the rest of the class in mourning the loss of BOB BIEDERMAN in the THRESHER.

"By the way, did I mention that my son was born in early September.? I probably forgot to but I'll not make a big fuss about such a routine occurrence." Jamie's new address is: USS BARB (SSN-596), FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

BOB CLARK writes: "I completed my Ph.D. at Rutgers University in late March '63. Then rested and worked on a new research project until June. In June I relinquished my Air Force Reserve commission in order to accept an active duty commission as a senior assistant health services officer ( 0 - 3 ) in the US Public Health Service. My initial assign72

'55 GET-TOGETHER MONTEREY SHIPMATE

Pete Blair, Don and Jimmy Conner, Dick Morgan and Don Martin.

How about some news from classmates in the Newport, Charleston, San Diego areas, and all those other spots where '55ers are located.?

We have received a letter from Cdr. C. V. Merrell, USN, Commanding Officer of VF-143: "To die Class of 1956, "It is with deep regret that I inform you of the death of your classmate, Lt. Robert J. Craig.

"The tragedy occurred as Bob was landing his F4B aboard the carrier CONSTELLATION on the completion of a normal intercept mission. Upon touchdown and after almost full run out, the purchase cable snapped and the aircraft continued off the angle and into the water. I can only say that being the professional he was. Bob did everything possible to get his airplane airborne in an attempt to save the life of his RIO, Lt. (jg) Ernest A. Polz.

"The squadron has lost an outstanding aviator, a dedicated naval officer and a very close friend to us all. I know that all of you who knew Bob at the Naval Academy will feel this tragic loss also.

MONTEREY NEWS

(Gold)

where Ted will join the STONEWALL JACKSON. JOHN BULL is attached to the ABRAHAM LINCOLN

(Gold) and is currendy leading the Project Genesis "on board" team at MRL on the Subase.

DAVE CARRE is now widi TECUMSEH (Gold) at Electric Boat. JERRY and Adelaide JONES have departed for Norfolk and the JAMES MADI-

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NEWS FROM THE MONTEREY BOYS CLUB

ROBERT J. CRAIG '56

"We are making arrangements through the Alumni Association at this time to dedicate a chair in the Memorial Stadium. We all feel that this would be a perfect monument to one who was so much a part of Navy football.

"I might also mention that Elaine is presendy residing with their five children at 2382 Blom St. in San Diego."

C. V. MERRELL

Sec'y, Lt. M. M. Nicholson. Jr.. USN P. O. Box 1926. Annapolis, Md.

Commanding Officer

ROBERT JAMES CRAIG

EXEC C O M M NEWS

It grieves me to have to report the death of one of our outstanding athletes, BOBBY CRAIG. His plays on the football field gave many a Navy fan much to cheer about, and his pleasing manner made him a friend to many.

After graduation Bob went through flight training at Pensacola and Beeville, Texas. While at Pensacola he played football for the Goshawks where he showed that he had not lost any of his old form.

Your committee has been working feverishly to put together another class directory, and it appears we will have this one out long before the first is 2 years old. We have everything finalized and with one more proofreading will be sending it to press.

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his flag to the DANIEL WEBSTER

at Electric Boat. MIKE and Dolores MILLER are at Mare Island, where Mike is instructing at Nuclear Power School. JIM and Fran NEWCOMB are at Monterey and P. G. School. TED and Jan LEWIN will soon be on their way to Mare Island

JIM

Sincerely,

N O V E M B E R ,

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To those of you who have left the area we bid fond adieu. We're sorry to see you go, and we wish each of you the very best for a wonderful tour of duty.

To the newcomers—Welcome Aboard! We're all mighty happy to have you here, and we look forward to seeing you often. Newly arrived are: BOB BACHMAN, who will soon move on to Nuclear School; ROD DRESSER, who moved into 49 Ibis Lane; MIKE AHRENS. whom Sperry was kind enough to send us; DALE McCLURE and DAVE MINTON; REB and Lee WOOTEN, living at Christy Hill; HAL and Buffy LEWIS, at Harvard Terrace—and to you nameless wives, my apology.

With best regards—

FISH.

After flight training in May 1958 Bob instructed at Beeville for one year, then he attended maintenance school at North Island. From there he went through the Replacement Air Group Squadron (VF-121) and then on to VF-53 at Miramar. In January 1962 VF-53 was redesignated VF-143 and assigned the F4B aircraft.

On behalf of the class I offer to Elaine and the children our prayers and condolences in these dark days. We grieve with you this tragic loss.

L O N D O N CHAPTER

With summer almost beyond our grasp, it's once again time to welcome our newly arrived classmates, and to pass on the word of where others have gone.

CHARLIE and Evelyn DIBONA are established in Washington, D. C , where Charlie is working in die Department of Defense. BYRON CYR has

SON (Gold). ED COVEY will soon take his chief engineer's exam, with its inherent promise of reassignment. Helen COLLIER has moved to Harvard Terrace. JIM VAN METRE will soon take his exam for nuclear power training.

The 1st get-together of the year was a cocktail party held at the Officers' Club at the Postgraduate School. Thanks to Joan and DICK MORGAN for making the arrangements. Welcoming the newcomers were the Blairs, Butterfields, Greenhalghs, Kellermans, Kneppers, Martins, McDonnels, Morgans, Nelsons, Olsons and Puglieses.

Those new to the group were the Avens, Conners, Frenches, Goodings, Mieldazies, Buddy Parker, Powells, Ruths, Wildmans, Wilsons and the Whites. Others in the area are the Aceys, Bairds, Bannons, Blythes, Grimeses, Lawniczaks, Olivers.

Plans are being made for a victory celebration after the Army-Navy game.

David Charles, 4th child and 2nd son of Mary and JOHN McDONNELL, arrived recendy at Fort Ord Hospital.

Word is that Barbara and BOB MYERS and youngsters Jeannie and Tom are living it up in Hawaii where Bob is stationed in the USS SWORDJoanne and ROGER COFFEY have adopted a baby boy, Robbie. Roger is exec of a DER in San Diego.

CHARLIE EDSON is completing an interesting 3-year tour at the Mexican Naval Academy in Vera Cruz where he is head of the English department. Charlie's hoping for destroyer duty in the San Diego or Pearl Harbor area.

Sheila and CHARLIE ZADD and Fran and KEN HIGHFILL are now setded in New London. Charlie and Ken are serving on nuclear subs.

Beth and DON LANGE with 3 children are living at 3040 Coker Drive, Dayton 40, Ohio.

Don is an executive for Reynolds Aluminum.

NEW

Mr. Chairman, "DANE" HANSEN (after all these years I have to make it known that Swede is not Swedish but Danish), has gone south again to that state known as Texas where he will attend school. He hated to go with Homecoming in the offing but the "powers" shipped him out.

A N N A P O L I S CHAPTER

The local chapter had a business meeting luncheon at the N . A. Officers' Club recently.

NED ROBERTS, chairman, presided.

New members are: Burt Lamb, Dick Levendoski, Karl Peterson and Maurice Tyler.

The boys club is still mighty large with the latest talley at 69 members even after the great exodus last June. It's a regular thing to meet classmates you've never seen before and to have to play the universal game of "What d'ya say Man" or "Hi there Hoss" or "Big Fella" or even "There he goes." If you're really fast you can jump in quickly before the other guy calls you by name and start talking about some trivial and impersonal subject, but in a confidential sort of manner, like you're big buddies.

The August "Beer-Lunch" produced a brand rew co-chairman. After a keenly fought campaign, "HOIB" KUYKENDALL, who actually made his speech of acceptance before the vote was taken, squeezed out a majority and won the chair. He is very happy with his new job and is taking the responsibility in stride.

The September Beer-Lunch accomplished nothi.~.g but tfie fellowship of the hour.

All the world is a-twitter about the forthcoming, twice postponed stag party with dinner, guest speaker, movies, and a big cake for every stag. We'll let Shipmate know subsequendy just how it all comes out. We may be forced to hold future gatherings of this t>'pe in Las Vegas.

There was a mixed-group party on 23 August out at the Fort Ord Officers' Club. Sorry, no pictures; they were all burned. The affair was beautifully planned and executed bv the wives GROEPLER and CLARK. In case it sounds to the fleet like happy rimes, wild parties and easy living are the rule here in Monterey, they're right. This is shore duty, after all.

BITS A N D PIECES

I noticed in Navy Times recendy that JIM FL.ATLEY was one of the 1st pilots to land 73

aboard a carrier using the new automatic "hands off" landing system.

JOHN CONWAY just graduated magna cum laude from Washburn University School of Law. He has passed the Kansas and New Mexico bar exam and will be setting up practice with MATIAS A. ZAMOR.A in Sante Fe after he fulfills the prescribed residency requirement. He and Dorothy invite all passing through to be warmly received at their home.

BOB DIEDRICH is employed as a consulting engineer with Bettenburg, Townsend, Stolte and Comb in St. Paul, Minn., and is studying architecture at the University of Minnesota.

MIKE DWYER received 2 masters' degrees at the University of Michigan. (I wonder if he would sell one cheap.) Mike and Margie are now at Holloman AFB, N. M. BILL EVERETT is in Weapons Systems Test at Pax River.

TOM F.ARREN is an engineer with IngersoURand in Washington, D. C. R. T. HENRY is CO, Co. A, 3d Recon Bn, 3d MarDiv. (See nearest Marine for deciphering.)

He, June and 3 reside in Norfolk, Va. BOB McHUGH is assistant public works officer at Lakehurst. He and Nancy have one junior miss.

HAL MOORE is swdying marine engineering and naval architecture at M.I.T. He and Mary live in Arlington, Mass.

BILL NILES is piloting C-124s for MATS. He and Faither live in Dover, Del. BOB QUINN is head of academic services department and registrar for the Civil Engineer Officers School in Port Hueneme, Calif.

JIM VAN METRE is aide and first It. to Deputy Commander Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet. From all I hear he is doing an outstanding job as co-chairman of the New London chapter.

TREE MEMORIAL

DEDICATED

The class tree memorial was dedicated at 1000 on Saturday, 28 September 1963. Before the dedication began Admiral Kirkpatrick, Superintendent of the Academy, took time out from his busy schedule that morning and stopped by to tell those of us gathered there how highly he thought of what the class had done in erecting this memorial. He suggested that it would be nice to see other memorials such as ours throughout the Academy grounds.

The ceremony itself was short. In the absence of our chairman your secretary filled in and opened the dedication with the following words: "In my estimation there can be no more fitting a time for such a dedication than Homecoming weekend when graduates of the Academy unite with their classmates, both in body here at the Academy and in spirit with each other wherever they may be.

"When the executive committee was formed and took the class helm in June of '61, one of the first items which came up for discussion was the establishment of a class memorial. It was soon decided that we should have a memorial, a memorial that would not only be significant, but also economical. Since that meeting, over 2 years ago, we have worked to erect a memorial.

"Today we can say we have accomplished our aim and a litde bit more. We have one added feature, a memorial that is living. It is our hope that this memorial will continue to live as a symbol to all that the memory of our departed classmates also lives in the mind of each and every member of the Class of 1956.

"As the inscription on the plaque states, this memorial is a living memorial to the departed members of the Class of 1956. I will now read the names of those who have passed away since graduation: 74

LT. M. M. NICHOLSON, Secretary of Class of 1956 Executive Committee, and Naval Academy Senior Chaplain, Capt. J. E. Reaves, at 1956 Tree Memorial Dedication.

"James N. Barker, Phillip Carl Brainerd, Merrill Francis Collier, Robert J. Craig, Donald Otto Faust, Glenn E. Good, Stewart Wight Hannah, Robert Edmond Houghton, Walter Eugene Jennings, Thomas Charles Lampsa, Gerald Barry Leavey, Jr., Rex Fulton McAlister, Jr., Walter Irving McDonell, Keith Eugene Phillips, Hugh Porter Sams, William Robert Smith, James Alfred Franklin Wood."

The Academy senior chaplain, Captain Reeves, then closed the ceremony by leading all tiiose present in a prayer of dedication.

I wish to take this opportunity to thank the Superintendent, Chaplain Reeves, and those '56ers present for attending the ceremony. For all it took an extra effort.

This is it for now, Mr. Chairman, wherever you are, and all you other '56 types, you really missed a party. Maybe something will jell after the Pitt or Maryland games.

Remember, this is your column, so us it. Send all announcements, pronouncements and threats to yours truly, Murray Nicholson, in care of our P. O. Box. THOMAS C. BENSON was recendy promoted to district plant manager at the Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Ann Arbor, Mich. Tom will be responsible for the supervision and personnel activities of the installation, repair and central office forces within the Ann Arbor geographical area.

S H I P M A T E

EXEC COMM NEWSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PART 11 This is part 2 of the column. I anticipated the Shipmate deadline by one whole month and since class news generates continuously, I add here all after 15 September 1963 to 2 days P.H.W. (post Homecoming weekend).

WOW, WHAT A PARTY! .As the smoke and crowd began to clear the Oak Grove Restaurant during the wee hours of Sunday last, yours truly MURRAY NICHOLSON overheard an outside observer's "observation" which is printed verbatim above this paragraph.

This gendeman had just expressed his somewhat objective opinion of what was truly a great party.

I heard this same phrase over and over again as happy '56ers bade farewell to local host NED ROBERTS and myself.

This was our 1st class party outside of Academy grounds. The past 2 have been held in Luce Hall, and although they were both successful parries I must admit that they can only be rated behind our recent fiesta (no offense, please, past party chairmen).

This year's party began after the game with cocktails (open bar) until 8, followed by heavy hors d'oeuvres, turkey, ham and roast beef with all the trimmings. From then on it was a cash bar and dancing to continuous live music furnished by 2 fine local combos. We forced the band to take a 5-minute break while yours truly passed out (pause) botdes of champagne to JIMBO SIKES for having created his Empire here at USN.A, as Mr. Machine Records, quicker than the rest of us loafers could; BILL HULL and TOM F.ARREN, consolation prizes for having produced the largest hometxpe empire (4 rug rats apiece) and one botde to BILL DUNSAVAGE for having come the "futhest with the mostest."

The "futhest" being all the way from Dayton, Ohio, and the "mostest" being in the lovely form of Miss Joyce Hutchinson, Miss '56 Homecoming of 1963. There was an untold number of runners-up for the tide of "Mrs. '56 Homecoming of 1963" as you can well imagine.

What's a party without a limbo contest.? Just what the question says. We had one for the last bottle of champagne and 3 of the troops tied and split the bootv right there. They were CARROLL FRANKLIN, MACK O'HARA and ED WRIGHT. (.And I mean that broom was low.)

This fiesta magnifica was attended by Shinn, Joe and Emily Talbert, Bruce and Diane Clark, Rudy and Tina Davis (pronounced "Daus"), Bob and Barbara Harmon, the Jim Stinsons, Tom and Shirley Farren, Maurice and Gail Tyler, Ned and Peggy Roberts, Al and Kathy Fazekas, Joe and Dotty Edwards, Dick and Joan Walsh, Jim Taylor and date, Frank and Carol Lamotte, Bob and Carol Kemper, Pete and Peg Peterson, Frank and Hiss Smith, Don and Nancy Kennedy; Ray Hill, Bill and Jane Sloan, Bill and Allene Hull, Carroll and Fran Franklin, Milt and Elsie Burdsall, Tom and Joan Bruyere, the Mark O'Haras, Ken and Barbara Godstrey, Frank and Carol McMullen, Jim and Joyce Sikes, Joe and Betty Anthony, Bill Dunsavage and Joyce Hutchinson, Hoot and Laura Foote, Fred and Bobbie Eyiar, Burt and Jane Laub, Will and Janis Rich, Karl and Shirley Peterson, Fick and Shirley Levendoski. John and Gayle Sterling, Bill Everett and date, Bob and Marge Craven, Lyle and Jane Ishol, Alex and Carol Morris, Tony and Maureen Perrone, John and Mickey Grant, Bob and Diane Jaeger, John and Dotty Hopkins, Dean and Marguerite Sackett, Forrest and Madge Williams, John and Boofy Baals, Ed and Barbara Wright, and the Murray Nicholsons.

Those who were down for the Friday night gettogether in Dahlgren Hall but couldn't stay for the class party after the game were: Charlie and Claudette Baggs, Roger Betts, Jim and Nancy Flatley, Nelson and Betty Moore, Dwight and Pat Owings, Dick and Rob Tarbuck, and the Rog Boxes.

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EAST COAST Lt. James E. Shay. USN EzecDtive Dept.. USNA Annapolis. Md. WEST COAST Sec'y. Lt. Harry M. Yockey. USN Box 1933. USNPG School Monterey. Calif.

STEVEN EMERY KADAS With much sorrow I relate a recent letter from DOC DUGAN: "On Friday, 23 August 1963, Lt. STEVEN E. KAD.AS was killed in an aircraft accident while operating his A4C in the Mediterranean Sea. Steve was attached to VA-72 aboard the USS INDEPENDENCE when the accident occurred.

"Steve is survived by his parents, brother, his wife Kathleen and 3 sons. Kathy is presendy in .Albuquerque, N . M., with her family. Words will not explain the sorrow felt by his family and personal friends. Steve was and always will be one in a million.

"All those friends interested, please send me any contribution desired toward a memorial chair for Steve. I feel that the response will be overwhelming, so any amount will be sufficient. My address is: Lt. Ferdinand C. Dugan, III, 141 Old Beach Rd., Newport, R. I." It was good to receive WENDY LUEKER's informative letter from Yokohama. He writes: "The arrival of Thomas Matthew on 20 July prompted me to drop a line for the class column.

Diane and I and Tom's brother and sister are now residing in Yokohama, which is as close as we can get to the T O M GREEN COUNTY'S homeport.

"Since our arrival last February, I have had an opportunity to chat with several classmates.

Met CHUCK POPIK (NSD Yokosuka) at die Beach Club. Chatted with RED JENSEN (MCAS Swakuni) for awhile when passing through.

Shared a bus ride with JOHN BARTOCCI (flying from the CONSTELLATION) between Atsugi and Yokosuka the same afternoon. We visit with Diane and PAUL GRAFF (Sstaff DesFleet One) frequendy in Yoko. Gave OWEN BAKER (MASS 12) a ride from Okinawa to Korea and back.

Swapped sea stories widi ART WRIGHT (CO of an MSC), DICK McCRACKEN and DAN ROUDEBUSH (XO's of MSO's) in Sasebo O Club. Expect to see Di and JACK COOK (CO of an ATF) any day now. Must not forget a pleasant ride over in BRECKINRIDGE whose able 1st Lt. is none other than MONTY KNAPP. "Valerie and JIM COX will soon be leaving for Honolulu where Jim will be assigned to CinCPacFlt Staff.

"I really enjoyed my recent visit with Anne and WES SWEAT, and was pleased to be able to visit with the BOB LOEWENTHALs at the same time.

"Many thanks again to Marna and HARRY YOCKEY, Edie and GARY LOWE and Shirley and DICK CHANSLOR for your wonderful hospitality last spring. Sorry we missed the rest of the gang in Monterey.

"Would like for all you deployed classmates to drop by on your visit to Yokosuka, but unfortunately by the time this gets in print we will be on our way to New London.

"Sure would like to hear from Marion and JIM O'CONNELL. Are you in Bremerton yet.?"

DWIGHT AVIS dropped Shipmate a line from Greenoch, Scodand. He writes: "I'm writing from Greenoch, Scodand. where I've been Officer in Charge of the U. S. NavSuppActDet Greenoch since September 1961. Scodand has been marvelous since the Scottish people have extended hospitality' continually to MIKE GIAMBATTISTA (ComSubRon 14 Communications Officer) and me. JIM BUCKNER is also enjoying his tour with ComSubRon 14 as Staff PIO Officer. Regret leaving Bonnie Scodand but look forward to joining the GUNSTON HALL (LSD-5) out of San Diego

as Engineering Officer. Intend to cross the wide expanse of U. S. terra firma between 10 Sept.-

10 Oct. and say howdy to many old salts I haven't seen since Canoe U days."

BILL PEERENBOOM and FR.ANK BAULCH dropped by the grand old school to say hello and inspect all of the changes. Bdl is heading for oceanography postgrad work at the University' of Washington in Seatde, and Frank is headed for a Recon Marine Battalion in Okinawa.

J. C. EDDINS got a line in just before press time to say that he and JOE BYRNES are working for the Bendix-Friez Instrument Division in Baltimore. JC recendy completed 4 months of flight testing work on the WB-47 at McClellan AFB, Sacramento, Calif. He related diat BOB L.AYER, USMC, is expecting to be transferred to Quantico about January.

Homecoming at the Academy turned out to be a rip-roaring affair with some 40 classmates attending the Samrday class party. The party at the Severn Inn was attended by the following classmates: Jerry Anderson, Norton AFB, Mass.; Craig Barnum, Exec Dept., USNA; Bud Edney, Ops., D. C ; Lloyd Fernald, Ops., D. C ; Clarence Fong, Litton Indus., L. A., Calif.; George Frank, Camp Lejeune; Larry Goldstein, Dago, USNA; Dick Hart, Camp Lejeune; Jess Heald, student, U. of Va.; Bob Heisner, T.P.S., Patuxent; Orrie Hiett, BuPers, D. C ; Jon Hollabaugh, H.Q. Mar. Corp., D. C ; Ira Hughey, BuPers, D. C ; Angel Inglisa, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md.; Pete Junghans, Norfolk; Cookie King, Steam, USNA; Doug Lowrance, Intel. Sch., D. C ; Spence McManes, Ops., D. C ; Roger McPherson, Steam, USNA; Ron Marryott, Grad. Sch., .American U.; Howie Miniter, Steam, USNA; Dave Mitchell, FBM, Charleston; Dick Nace, uniforms, USNA; Pete Neumann, insurance, N . Y.; Dick Nygaard, Supply, D. C ; Dick Gates, Steam, USNA; Hank Page, Steam, USNA; Jim Paulk, Proctor and Gamble, Balto.; Jack Peace, T.P.S., Patuxent; Gary Pelphrey, Dago, USNA; George Phillips, Ops., D. C ; Pete Purvis, Surface Test, Patuxent; Denny Roche, Intel. Sch., D. C ; Mo Stewart, Litton Indus., L. A., Calif.; Steve Sloan, Bull, USNA; Jim Shay, Exec Dept., USNA; Stan Strickland, Intel. Sch., D. C ; Jake Woolman, Nav. Research, D. C ; Art Wright, CO MSO, Sasebo; and Emory Zimmer, Exec Dept., USNA. Also attending were Mrs. Buzzy Bean and Joan Senior, widow of Al Senior.

MONTEREY .A welcome aboard cocktail party was held on 30 .August in the Trident Room at the Postgraduate School. If sheer numbers are any indication, it was a successful party as 136 people were present.

For the information of everybody who might plan to be in this area at Christmas time, we are planning a dinner-dance for 20 December. BOB S.AR.ACCO is in charge of plans and would be happy to supply information for anyone outside the Monterey area that would like to attend.

Maureen and GENE VALLERIE visited here recently with the MIKLOSes and the COOPERs. Gene is enroute from Wright-Patterson to Houston where he will be working for NASA. Sandra and STEVE PAUL took leave from VF-141 at Miramar and paid a visit to Barbara and JOHN BARTOCCI while on dieir way to San Francisco. John's second company roommate also stopped in to visit. JIM HATTINGS was on a business trip to the West Coast. John also informs me that Barbara and CHARLIE McGRAIL have been transferred from VF-54 in Miramar to Pt. Mugu.

TED .ALMSTEDT paid a visit recendv to Mimi and D.AVE COOPER while he was on his way to nuclear power school at Mare Island. He was here long enough though to drop off the following announcement.

GRUELL-ALMSTEDT The Rev. and Mrs. .A. Gruell announce the engagement of their daughter. Barbara .Anne, to Lt. T. A. Almstedt, Jr., USN. .A January wedding is planned.

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BIRTHS

This has been a busy month in Monterey. Here they are in chronological order.

To Carol and EARLE SMITH, their first child, a son, William Earle, III, born 23 August 1963.

To Sheila and CHARLIE NOLL, their fourdi child, a son, Thomas Phillip, born 19 September 1963.

To Karie and PETE BAKER, dieir first child, a son, Andrew John, born 23 September 1963.

To Ellen and JOE KOCH, their first child, a son, Joseph William, III, born 23 Septembier 1963.

To Marna and HARRY YOCKEY, their diird child, a son, George Brian, born 24 September 1963.

MEMORIAL CHAIR

JOHN BARTOCCI has accepted responsibility for receiving donarions for a memorial chair to STEVE KADAS. John's address is Box 1420, U. S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif.

EAST COAST Pres.. Lt. Charles R. Larson. USN, U. S. Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, c/o Combnstion Engineering. Inc.. Prospect Hill Road. Windsor. Conn.

WEST COAST Sec'y. Lt. W. N. Moore. USN Box 2014. USN Postgraduate School Monterey, Calif.

ENGAGED

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cadin Buell, Jr. of Waterford, Conn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Osborn Buell, to Lt. FRANK EUGENE BASSETT, USN, son of RAdm. Melvin Hughes Bassett, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Bassett of Annapolis, Md. Miss Buell is a graduate of Pine Manor Junior college, Wellesley, Mass., and is presendy attending Katharine Gibbs School in Boston. Bing is serving in USS SAILFISH, homeported at Groton, Conn.

Bing also sent some news of his Academy roommates: MAC BALDWIN is still at PG school in Monterey, KIP BANTA is flying A4D's in WestPac, JERRY LARSON is on a DesRon staff in Key West, and JERRY BELLOWS is in PATRICK HENRY. 5TH REUNION

Our 5th reunion at USNA was a tremendous success. Maryland Avenue was fully adorned with '58 USNA pennants, and "It's great to stateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; we're '58" signs, as were the yard trees and stadium seats. Many thanks go out to Lois EDWARDS, Joanie INGRAM and their committees for a wonderful job on favors and decorations.

Everyone knew we were back.

After the "Beat William and Mary" pep rally,

we all enjoyed cocktails in Dahlgren Hall, followed by supper in Bancroft Hall. Dinner in the mess hall was a litde changed from midshipmen days, but the '58ers started a few "Beat William and Mary" cheers, and reminded '55 and '56 we were still around by means of the famous "58 Wildman."

At the game the class cheering section was easily spotted by means of our colorful '58 USNA pennants, made and sold by the USNA wives committee for Homecoming. After the victory was over 100 classmates and wives attended the official reunion party in Luce Hall. Thanks to the planning and work of the wives committee in Annnapolis, the party was a huge success.

Far too many in the photograph to list, but you can see that it was a great party.

In sending out Homecoming notices we discovered that many have not kept the Alumni Association informed of their changes of address and did not receive timely information on our activities. I hope you all will drop a card to the Alumni House to give them your current address.

There are now 15 '58ers at USNA. They are having semi-monthly luncheons and plan to get together with the Washington and Quantico contingents for a big Christmas party. Those now at the Naval Academy on duty are: Whitey Edwards, Bud Ingram, Ted Smedberg, Joe Steckler, Bob Warren, Executive Department; George Chafee, Command; Jim Corder, Dick Dunbar, Hoke Griffin, Perry Jackson, Guy Veasey, Engineering; Bill Dawson, Math; Don Jones, Superintendt's Staff; Paul Miller, Science; and Bill Schultz, Weapons.

WEST COAST

The 5th reunion is now past history, and the consensus of those who attended the West Coast version seem to be that it was a great idea and a great success. Starting with the batt parties on Friday night, the weekend rolled along through the golf tournament on Saturday. This particular event began in some of that famous Monterey fog. Visibility was about 100 yards, so most of us didn't have any problems following our shots.

AL CARRETTA captured low net honors, with CHUCK SMITH and MARTY McCULLOUGH following. BOB FULLER won the hole-in-one contest and JIM McNULLA won a prize for high net score which almost left him speechless when presentedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an aerial photograph of the U. S. Naval Academy. Following the golf tourney the group journeyed to Carmel Valley for a picnic (well organized and well stocked with beer).

The highlight of the weekend was the cocktail party and dinner-dance Saturday night, attended

by 95 couples, including the following classmates who were able to come from distant duty stations or jobs to join the festivities: Joe Burgard, George Denny, Don Bernes, Hugh Harper, Pete Wiedemann, Ralph Luce, Don Robinson, Ted Driggers, Chip Buerger, Ron Wright, Ted Merry, John Brophy, Dick Tennent, Pete Nystrom, Dick Woodley, Dick Hanson, Bill Drury and Sam Statton. Their presence really made it a reunion.

To those who wrote in their regrets, we are sorry you couldn't make it, and we hope to see you at the 10th. The evening ended on a true note of nostalgia with the band playing "Navy Blue and Gold" and the National Anthem after the last dance. I almost broke for the door from sheer force of habit.

It was really a weekend to remember, and I propose a big "Well Done" to GEORGE JENKINS and his reunion committee for their fine job.

Quite a few classmates wrote in answer to the reunion flyers and current address cards for the proposed class directory. DENNY TAFT and BILL SCHRAMM are in VP-31 at Moffett Field and expect orders to PG school in July 1964.

BILL WOLF is attending Stanford for 2 years.

GEORGE MANN is in Saigon until next March and cordially invites anyone passing by to drop in. JULES JULIANO and KIP BANTA are in VA-212, BUCK BELCHER is in Heavy 4 Detachment a.nd AL HOSPES is in VAW-U, all in USS HANCOCK currently deployed to WestPac. GUY HOUSTON is LSO of VA-155 in USS CORAL SEA and expects to come to Monterey next summer. CARL LARSEN has been in Okinawa since July '60 assigned to the 12th Tactical Fighter Squadron flying the F-105. JOHN CHEVALIER is assigned to the 2nd Bombardment Squadron (SAC) at March AFB, Calif.

BILL BREDBECK left in September for 2 years of smdy at the University of Madrid. TONY STREMIC is in San Diego. GENE DEEGAN wrote from Marine Barracks in Washington that he was married on 16 March and that Nancy is already well oriented to the Marine way of life.

Gene also wrote that BILL DIESING is with the Air Force in Lincoln, Neb., and that Bill and GORDIE GOLDENSTEIN have orders to the Defense Language Institute in Washington.

Space limitations do not permit listing all the names and mailing addresses. Since this will be the purpose of the directory to be published and distributed after the 1st of 1964, we hope, I'll just try to keep up with the changes and publish as much news as possible. Thanks for writing.

Latest on the Stork Front includes: Terence Michael FLOOD, born to PAT and Janice on 23 August in Tucson, Ariz., their 4th; Beth Michele

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SLAYMAN, who arrived in Norfolk on 11 July to KELS and Suzie, their 2nd; Judith .Ann G.AMBOA, born to FR.ANK and Linda at Fort Ord, Calif, on 31 .August, their 2nd; David Sanderson B.ALDWIN, born to MAC and Joanni at Fort Ord on 2 September, their 2nd; and Eric Michael GIESE, born to CARL and Martha on 4 September at Fort Ord, their 2nd.

EAST COAST Sec'y. Lt. Michael S. Stnrges, USN 43 Badger Rd., Annapolis. Md. WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. George Brainerd, USN USS STERLET (SS-392) FPO San Francisco 1st Lt. BOB McFARLANE, USMC, writes from Fort Sill Okla.: "There are 9 Academy graduates here at Fort Sill and all of us are interested in maintaining ties with our classmates and the .Academy itself. It is somewhat of a paradox, but here at the US Army Artillery and Missile Center, there are more Naval Academy graduates as instructors than West Point graduates."

Bob's address is 2310 N. 46th St., Lawton, Okla.

MIKE COOPER and the former Judith Lambert of Indianapolis were married on 10 August 1963.

Judith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Lambert. Mike is presently Weapons Officer on board the USS CARBONERO.

During the summer your secretary ran into STU B.ALL at Pearl Harbor. Stu was just passing through on the way to Monterey for the science curriculum. He had just completed a tour on the USS JENKINS.

In the past few v/eeks the mail bag of the West Coast secretary has taken a marked turn for the best. I hope this trend will continue.

MONTEREY

The following was sent by Sue SIMMONS. "A cocktail party was enjoyed by all the '59ers on 16 August 1963, in the Silk Horse Lounge at the Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif.

"Those attending the party were: Ted and Ann Alexander, Dave and Barbara Archer, Stu Ball, Bill and Brenda Batts, Larry and Lynn Bauer, Dave and Frances Bishop, Al and Marilyn Boyle. Dan Branch, Ted and Dana Calhoon. Terry and Betty Camilleri, Fred and Duval Lee Carter, Pete Crumpacker, John and Martha Dachos, Hugh and Joyce Davis, Dave Denniston, Bdl and Linda Edgerton, Gerry and Joan Egan, Jack and Frances Flikeid, Micky and Ruth Garverick, Larry and Pat Gosen, John Heiges, John and Adrienne Hilt, Bud and Jeanne Heyden, Buz and Mary Clair Hoever, Bob and Dolores Hydinger, Don and Beth Holmes, Ron and Paula Jesberg, Dave and Patricia Kelly, Carl and Carol Keske, Bob and Hope Kihune, Joe and Nickie King, Jim and Gerry Langemo, Bob and Yvonne Larkin, Bob Lester, Jerry and Judy Loveless, Walt and Jolene Marshall, Hank and Peggy Mauz, Mike and Jan Maynard, Steve and Joyce McGanka.

"More attending were Jack Nourie, Fred Olds.

Dick and Peggy Pagnillo, John Paine, John and Janice Pechauer, Jim and Pinki Poole, Denny and Donna Read, Grant and Shirley Rees, Dust>' and Linda Rhodes, Herb and Beverly Richter, Wayne Rickman, Bob and Barbara Riddell, Larry and Sonnie Riley, Jim and Marie Roberts, Dean and Sue Simmons, Bob and Carol Starck, Hugh Strachwitz, Sam and Brenda Webster, Bill and Monica Wheaton, Jim and Barbara Wilson, John and Sandra Nash, John and Patty Robertson, Nolan and Hildegarde Burke.

"The wives will have their first get-together in October and plan for activities for the year."

JOHN HEIGES writes that he and the former Shirley Claussen were married in Long Beach, Calif., on 12 October. John recendy reported to USNPGS for the .Air-Sea Environment course.

He served previously in the USS YORKTOWN (CVS-IO). The Heigeses will be making their home in Monterey.

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Peggy M.AUZ also wrote from Monterey. The Mauzes added a daughter, Lynn Allison, to their fine family. Lynn was born in the Army Hospital at Fort Ord, Monterey. She joined a sister, SheUa (2'/,) and a brodier, David (IVi). Hank is taking the Engineering curriculum at USNPGS. SEATTLE

While ALLEN RUTH is busy smdying at die Universit>' of Washington for his Master's in civil engineering, Ellen wrote us a line. She writes, "It seems unbelievable that we have been here a year and only a total of nine months left in the great state. Needless to say, we have enjoyed snow skiing in the winter and camping in the summer.

"Last April, JACK BUNDARIN paid us a visit, he is on the USS HOLL homeported in San Diego. Then in .August GRIFF H.AMILTON came up for the Seafair and all the gala events. He is serving as XO in the USS FORCE homeported in Long Beach.

"September (vacation month for us!) rolled around and one by one, four classmates came into the area. BOB and Carol PRENDERG.AST, VIC and Nancy KRUZIC, and FRANK and Martha DONOV.AN all here for 18 mondis of smdy in the Oceanography Department. On the staff at the NROTC Unit窶年ORM BEDNAREK serving as Ordnance and Gunnery Officer. By the way, we understand tiiat DICK DAGAMP.AT is attending UCLA under the Air Force Postgraduate Program."

The Ruths' address is 16811-15th Ave., N.E., Seatde, Wash. 98155. Upon completion Al's designator will be changed to 5100 and he expects to go to Port Hueneme for three months. The Ruths are anxious to hear from classmates in the area and those passing through. So, drop a note or better yet, drop by.

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DENIS KIELY and BOB GROOM wrote joindy from California where they are both stationed at MCAS El Toro. Denis is attached to VMCJ-3 flying F8Us and F3Ds and Bob is doing a tour in Station Supply as Director of Control Division, having been exiled by the Navy for 3 years. Both were together in the 17th Company prior to becoming neighbors in Base Quarters. Denis left for overseas on 30 September and can be contacted via VMCJ-1, 1st MAW, FPO San Francisco; Bob will be in El Toro for another year.

His address is 13541 Wake Ave., Santa Ana, Calif.

They wrote, "We haven't seen too many of the class out here, but can shed some light on a few. J.ACK NAVI.AUX is presently overseas with VMF-542, NAS Atsugi, and will be back in November ('63). Jack's wife Astrid is living here on the coast. The MILWEEs, BILL and Helen, and their daughters, Suzanne and Terry, are presendy at Webb Institute, Glen Cove, N. Y., doing PG work for three years. Bill came from USS TWINING last spring, after three years as Chief Engineer. JACK SEEBURGER has been out here twice and has dropped in to renew acquaintances. Jack has transferred to the Corps and is now at Quantico. He had been stationed at Andrews AFB prior to becoming USMC. He and his wife, Linda, now have two cute daughters, Tammy and Chris, and were living in Suitland, Md. Jack told me that 'Big Daddy,' WALT KOPP, was aboard an LSD homeported in New York. I also ran into MIKE ASCHER at NAS North Island. Mike is with Station OPS now, after coming from an F8 squadron. I also ran into BOB CUNNINGHAM while aboard MIDWAY for CarQuals. Bob is in the Gunnerv Department.

Also aboard was HENRY PAPA (窶｢59-'60) who was LSO for .A4D squadrons at Lemoore. I hear also diat DON MESSERSCHMIDT is back from overseas and is now an instructor at NA.AS Beeville. Texas. FRED MENNING is overseas with VMF-235 flying F8Us. Bob ran into BILL POWELL at the Supply Corps luncheon at NS Long

Beach in June. Bill is currendy stationed at Port Hueneme. JOHN KILDAY is at MCB Camp Pendleton. Bob saw him when he came up to El Toro for a day. John said diat BOB G.ARDNER is at Pendleton with him. Bob also talked widi BAILEY YEAGER when Badey was Storage Officer at NSC San Diego. At that time Badey said he had requested Transportation School at Monterey. From the Air Force, I hear that CECIL POWELL is flying F-104s at George AFB just over the mountains from us. I heard from the West Coast rep of Playboy, ROBIN BATTAGLINI. Rob is presendy XO of a Minesweeper working out of Long Beach.

"As for us, well our families are enjoying a Sunday afternoon together. Bob and his wife, Sally, have two lovely daughters, Leslie, age 3, and Laura, 10 months. Judy and I also have two girls, Katy, age 2.5, and our very latest arrival, Karen, who has just crossed the two-week mark.

Bob and I are both looking forward to having some candidates for a future USNA class someday, guess we will have to change our tacrics."

Denis also menrioned that the former Capt. now LCol. PERRICH is at Air FMF Pac Headquarters at El Toro.

CHUCK HUMES reports to Alumni House that he resigned in June and has gone into the insurance business in Mechanicsburg, Pa., adding that the welcome mat is out to all who would come to the Mechanicsburg area. Address is 103 South Market St.

Pres., Lt. (jg) H. A. Lawinski, VF-162, NAS, Miramar, Calif.

Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Chico Chavez. USN, VF-101, NAS, Key West, Fla. JAY NEWBERN writes: "I am on the Temporary Disability Retirement List of the Marine Cxjrps and was retired on 28 February 1962 due to an injury incurred in a soccer game at Quanrico, Va. "Since my retirement I have worked for about 12 months as an engineer in Mississippi and for the past 12 months I have been enrolled in the Graduate School of Industrial Management at Georgia Tech. I expect to graduate from Georgia Tech in March 1964 with the master of science degree in industrial management."

Anyone knowing of a placement opening for a retired Marine with an M.S. degree can get in touch with Jay at 575 McAfee St., N.W., Apt. 609, Adanta, Ga. BOB (R.C.) and Phyllis POWERS are proud to announce the birth of their son, Robert Bruce, on 14 March 1963. Bob is weapons officer in the USS LAFFEY ( D D - 7 2 4 ) in Norfolk.

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"PINKY" SAUNDERS took the big plunge on 8 June 1963, after what he terms "successful escape and evasive tacrics for a period of three years and five hours." The lucky girl is the former Miss Susan Arkell of Toronto, Canada.

The wedding took place in Toronto; BEN HALLOWELL and JOHN McNABB were die two ushers.

In Long Beach, AL MURRAY got hitched too at the Naval Station Chapel, however the particulars aren't available.

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TOM and Neil H U T T are proud to announce the birth of their first child on 29 September 1963; it's a giri by the name of Jaquelyn Vaughn.

Tom goes on to tell us that JIM and Sheila BEAM also have a new girl in their family, which he says makes him wonder if all these girls being born to our classmates are a result of something old Cdr. LeForge fed us.

HERE A N D THERE

"PINKY" S.AUNDERS seems to be pretty good at name dropping. In addition to informing us 77

of his unconditional surrender, he also mentioned a few of our classmates in the Kingstown area; Ben Hallowall, Jeff Bailey, John Sharp, Jim Fitzgerald, Joe Peek, Jack Lusignan, and Jim Ramsey are all "stoof" drivers. With him in VAW-33 flying AD-5W's and AD-5Q's are Bruce Hardin, John McNabb, and Willy Taylor. With the air group on the USS INTREPID, to which "Pinkie's" detachment is attached, are Frank Aragona, Bob Allison, and Ed McCaskill, all HSS-2 pilots; Mike Fenn, Mike McCullough, Dick Stoakley, and Hank Phillips, flying S2F's; and Larry Barringer with the A4D detachment. While in Bermuda on his honeymoon, he ran into DAVE and Mary MARQUIS. Dave is flying P5M's and will be going to Pax River to fly P3V's along with the first of our P5M classmates. And he concludes with a bright note: the bar is always open to the Class of '60 at his home 48 Belle Air Dr., N . Kingstown, R. I. It's been about two years since TOM H U T T wrote last. Besides the birth of his litde gal, a lot has happened since. He went to sub-school in September 1961 and graduated in March 1962. His subsequent assignment to the USS REQUIN has been very fruitful for him; he's been Supply Officer, EMO, and Communications Officer; he's finished his submarine qualifications and got his dolphins in April-May 1963; and in August was accepted for Nuclear Power School, to begin classes in early February 1964. In the Norfolk area Tom has seen Roy Rogers, Jim Dunn, Bill Lewis, Fred Hale, Jack Jordan, and Don Broadfield, but has no particular news about any of them.

We received a letter from ED WHITEHURST, one of our classmates who dropped out after youngster year. After leaving the Academy Ed enrolled at Northeastern University in Boston under the cooperative plan, which entailed studying half the year and working the other half. It was a five-year course, but says Ed "well worth the effort." He graduated this past June with a B.S. in business admin (accounting) and is presendy employed by the Corning Glass Works in the internal auditing department; he finds the job very sarisfying. Ed follows the activities of the Academy very closely since he comes from a Navy family and takes special interest in the class since BUZ PERRY is his brother-in-law. He introduced Buz to his sister youngster year, and things just followed their natural course. Ed's address is 212 Pearl St., Corning, N. Y., and he invites any of our classmates to feel free to drop in whenever in the area or write.

BOB BOURKE, philosophizing on the quick tempo of our modern world, says he's a quarter of a century old and the world is passing by in a hurry. Bob is still in the USS MANHADEN, but for a while he thought he would be leaving the sub-force because of his eyes. He says he was all set to teach NROTC at Stanford and work on his Master's in business admin. There's a lot of '60ers in Bob's flotilla: Larry Boyer on POMFRET, Tom Teal in POMODON, Dan Clark and Jim Phelan in VOLADOR, and Charlie Khoury in SEAFOX. Lasdy Bob indicates he's still a bachelor playing the field but he's game for the right Diana that comes along.

ROB KUNKLE as Execurive Officer of the USS IMPERVIOUS is finding his new billet satisfying but he says that in order to make the tour a litde more interesring, he's playing cat and mouse with the Rickover gang. In September he made his second trip to D. C. in two months, so he feels that since he's sniffed at subs, he's about to get trapped. A couple of other cla.ssmates who occupy similar billets are DICK BANNISTER in the USS PRIME and JOHN DIRKSEN in the USS INFLICT. Both Dick and John are married, so Rob, srill a fancy free and foot-loose bachelor, doesn't see them often (after working hours).

Others in the Long Beach area are: A. J. BAKER, who's Operations Officer in the USS TRATHEN, NOLEY BELL, and FREDDY MARSH on board a destroyer. Rob would like to know the where78

abouts of Dave Derbes, Bob Krese, and some of his other former cross-country and track teammates. So how about it, you guys—what's the good word! (Ed. note: Beat Army!)

JOHN JOSEPH WILEY in this column. As we all know, these 2 made the supreme sacrifice when the USS THRESHER was lost 10 April 1963. John, of DeWitt, N. Y., is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Grafton, a brother and 2 FROM KEY WEST sisters. John ("JJ") Wdey of Altoona, Pa., is survived by his widow, Patricia, and his parents, It's not often that the opportunity to leave Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wiley.

Key West for a few days presents itself—not that anyone dislikes this quaint, picturesque, lovable, Both Jim and I regret this most deeply; howlitde island, you understand—but it did for me ever, although the loss was not mentioned in the in mid-August, so I jumped. My squadron went class column, many people mentioned this in aboard my old ship, the USS FORRESTAL out of their letters. RON REIMANN and Jim arranged Norfolk, for CARQUALS, so I had a chance to Masses said for John Wiley and a letter was sent renew old acquaintances on board and visit some to the Graftons, on behalf of the class. In addifriends in the Norfolk area. None of our classtion, a contribution was made to the THRESHER mates remained in the FORRESTAL, though I did Fund. A letter from the chairman of the run into BUZ AUZLEY in the F4 ready-room.

THRESHER Fund dated 8 June 1963 is reHe had flown aboard and since his phantom developed trouble he got stuck aboard for a day or so. printed: "Dear Mr. Traa: On the beach I saw a lot of KENNY and Eileen "On behalf of the THRESHER Memorial Fund MACLEOD. They're still as happy-go-lucky as I wish to express appreciation for the contribution ever and srill as determined to marry me off. I that has been made recently by the United States withstood their pointers and schemes, but when Naval Academy Class of 1961. As requested, this MIKE HAGEN and I called on them together contribution has been accepted as a memorial to Mike left convinced that married life was for Lieutenants (junior grade) John Gilbert Grafton him. In an effort to win me over to flying, Mike and John Joseph Wiley, who were among those and I went up on a Cessna 173 (or something) gallant men who went down with THRESHER. but all I got out of the ride was the not so starding revelation of how confusing the topog"Please convey my thanks to the other memraphy of Norfolk is. At the BOQ at Oceana, I ran bers of your class for the thoughtful way in which into BOB KOWALL, who is serving as an inthey have remembered their deceased classmates." structor on DASH at Dam Neck. Among others, (signed) E. W. GRENFELL he mentioned ED MANGAN, who he says is now Vice Admiral, U. S. Navy on the outside making as much dough as a Cdr., RAY SANDERS writes that he and Joanne if not more so. Bob is looking very fit, he likes were blessed with their 2nd child and 1st boy, his present job, but he says his future plans do Raymond Lewis, III. Young Ray was born on not include the Navy. I walked in on a VF-74 12 September 1963. Both Mom and son are beatnik party at the " O " Club and ran smack into doing well with Dad rapidly recovering.

Hastie Williams and Pat Carlson. I was in a Ray also sends the following news about rehurry, so I didn't get a chance to talk much cent submarine school graduates and their assignto either, but I didn't miss the chance to meet ments. In the New London area PAUL ARDPat's lovely wife. How she ever tamed him LEIGH reported to USS BECUNA and ARNIE beats m e ! Finally, as I was waiting for my flight ALLEN to USS JOHN MARSHALL. Norfolk welback to Key West, I noticed a couple of familiar comed Ray Sanders, USS GRAMPUS and FRED faces, whose owners were none other than Jim FARBER, USS ARGONAUT. Further south H A L Dudley and George Rudy. I can't remember SPOONER reported to USS ODAX and BERNIE where they said they were going or to what HUMPHREY to USS TRUMPETFISH, both out of squadron they are attached, but it was great to Charleston, S. C. JOE CAHILL went to USS see these guys again for the first time since ATULE and TONY ESAU went to USS BARRAgraduation.

CUDA, both homeported in Key West. The scene Back at the ranch, there hasn't been much shifts to the West Coast at San Diego where JOE going on. There was a brief note in one of the BERKLEY and JOHN HAY reported to die USS Naval Station papers on JOE PALETTA. ApparDIODON and PAT FITZPATRICK reported to endy he has returned to the Naval Academy to USS POMFRET. ART RIMBACK was ordered to train for the 1964 Olympics. Joe was the NC^AA Pearl Harbor for duty in USS BREAM. The Nufoil fencing champion in 1959 and was captain clear Power School at Mare Island increased its of the U. S. Fencing Team at the recent chamenrollment by one when MARV TOWER began pionships in Poland. I think Joe deserves a lot the long grind. It is rumored that TONY ESAU of credit for the efforts he has put forth to mainmay have been re-assigned to a Norfolk boat but tain his proficiency in fencing, we're real proud no confirmation is available at the present time. of him, and the well wishes of the class are with A short note from BENNY GERSON informs him as he trains to represent us in the Olympics. us that he is now established in USS NEWELL I ran into BEN HALLOWELL at Aeropalms, homeported at Pearl Harbor. Ben just completed our " O " Club at NAS, one Friday evening in an arduous tour of duty in USS GREEN COUNTY, September. He looked familiar and as he passed homeported in Yoko, and is delighted at the by trying desperately to walk a straight line and prospect of seeing white-eye girl-sans once again. with a twinkle in his eyes, I knew it was none DOUG FALCONER writes from Oakland, other than good ole Ben. We talked for awhile, Calif., where he is aide to Adm. Haynsworth at after which he returned to his table and started NSC Oakland. Pat and Doug became proud parfeeding glasses to the fish. ents of a son, William John, on 26 May while The only other classmate I've seen is JAY Doug was in USS SOUTHERLAND enroute between BROACH, but only in passing. He came up be- Guam and Subic Bay. TOM WINANT was in hind me on his scooter, said hello and off he went SOUTHERLAND with Doug, but Tom has since again. BEAT ARMY! reported to DesSchool at Newport. Before Doug left the ship in WesPac he ran into DARRELL Pres., Lt. (jg) James R. Traa, USN GONYEA whom Doug believes owns a controlUSS HADDO (SSN-604) ling interest in all of the O Clubs in the Subic FPO New York Corr. Sec'y. Lt. (jg) Kenneth G. Craig, Bay area. It is understood that Darrell is headed USN, 560 S. Navy Blvd. for duty at MCRD, San Diego. Also in WesPac Warrington, Fla. Doug saw JOE and Sandy MATALAVAGE quite often. Joe is in USS CORAL SEA and Sandy is THRESHER TRAGEDY traveling, making the grand tour of WesPac. Doug I extend an apology to the class and friends of and Tom had dinner with DICK WHITNEY in 2 of our classmates on behalf of myself, the presiYoko. dent of our class, Jim Traa, and Shipmate for the aberration or blunder of not properly announcing At Oakland, Doug has seen RON ECKLEIN, the deaths of JOHN GILBERT GRAFTON and USS WILLIAM MITCHELL and BEN GERSON,

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who stopped in to get BILL RAKOW's address from Bdl's father-in-law, Capt. St. John. Doug welcomes any of the class in the area to stop in and say hello. He and Pat and family reside at 1805 8th Ave. # 5 , Oakland 6, Calif.

KENT and Ginny RIFFEY and daughter Sheryl, AL, Bonnie and Rochy COINS, and GORDON CALLENDER send their best to the class. Gordon says that if anyone is in the Adanta area be sure to look in the phone books and stop by to see him. He also notes that Navy plays Georgia Tech in basketball on 31 December and he hopes to see some of you there.

Gordon also gave us news of members of the class in CEC: Neil Block, RPI; Gordon Callender, Georgia Tech; John Davis, Minn.; Al Goins, Ga. Tech.; Jim Mergner, RPI; Joe Laufersweiler, Colo.; Dick Moore, MIT; Kent Riffey, Ga. Tech; Lou Sandrini, Calif.; and Rich Wallace, Minnesota.

JIM and Colleen SNIEZEK had their 2nd son, Timothy John, born 7 May. Jim is presently battling the books at Nuclear Power School, Mare Island. PAUL and Liz ARNETH are enjoying life in the Jacksonville area. Both Paul and Liz were present at my v/edding in Jacksonville in July.

Now that Christmas is around the corner, be sure to drop us a note letting us know what events have occurred in '63. A simple card would do most suitably—send to my new address: 560 S. Navy Blvd., Warrington, Fla.

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Sec'y, Ens. Howard S. Pinsky, SC, USN USS BEXAR (APA-237) FPO San Francisco

SOCIETY

Every month since graduation sees the ranks of the bachelors depleting.

I recently heard from BILL HEINE who said he was married on 1 June in New York to Miss Judy Green. Bill and Judy are living in West Lafayette, Ind., where he is attending Purdue University in quest of his master's degree in civil engineering. Also at Purdue is another one of our classmates who went CEC—DON STURMER. Bill heard from EARL and Sandra WHEELER who are the proud parents of a baby boy born 9 May. Earl is in flight training at Whiting Field.

WALT GRAHAM writes to inform me that on 14 September he was married to Miss Annette Leigh Norris in Norfolk.

A very official looking piece of correspondence arrived aboard ship last week and it was from none other than our "Mother Bancroft," Mrs. Marshall, who has cause for double joy. Our classmate JAMES .A. MARSHALL was married 13 July to Miss Phoebe Jo Adams of Annapolis.

She is a 1962 graduate of Hood College. The Marshalls are living in Idaho Falls where Al is in the nuclear power program and next stop is sub school. Mrs. Marshall also takes pleasure in announcing the engagement of her daughter Mary Lee to HERBERT OWEN SPRAGUE, another member of our class. The wedding is planned for late December.

Mrs. M. would love to hear from any members of '62 around the country. Just drop, the line to Office of Midshipmen Hostess, USNA. NEW

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Sir Stork has been quite active in the past few months, increasing the population of our class.

DAVE and Mercy PETERSON are proud to announce the birth of their 1st son, David Allen, III, born 28 July at the NAS hospital in Pensacola. Dave is stationed at Whiting Field. Coincidentally on the same date at the hospital LARRY and Mary Ellen L.AINE became the parents of a baby girl, Mary Jeannine. Larry is in SARATOGA and is presendy on a Med cruise.

DEL H U N T wrote that he and his wife Peg are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter N O V E M B E R ,

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Dawn Lynne, born on 9 August. Del is studying nuclear prototype at (Combustion Engineering, Inc., Windsor, Conn.

B.ARNEY and Nina WALSH became parents on 29 June to Miss Sharon Thomas Walsh. Barney is at Corpus Christi undergoing advanced training along with Bob Ditchy, Tony Manness, Joe O'Brien, Gary Reed, Lindsay Trax, Jerry Chumley, Doc Stilwell, George Inskeep and Jim Messer.

I recendy received a letter from FENN BEASLEY whose wife .Arlene gave birth to a baby girl, Martha Elizabeth, on Labor Day. Fenn is in the flight program and is now at Pensacola undergoing gunnnery and carrier qualifications.

FRANK HUGHES wrote that his wife Holly also gave birth to a baby girl, Susan Lynn, on 20 July. Frank received his wings on 13 August and is at NAS, Cecil Field. Down around that area are the Dan Condons, Neil Sapps, Stu Fitrells, Jeff Osbornes and Dick Hastings. Frank has heard from TOM and Sandy JOHNSON who are in Corpus Christi where the Snake is flying AD's.

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From Florida way comes word from our brothers in blue. PHIL JENKINS writes that he and DEAN COOKE just received their Air Force wings and are on to MacDill AFB getting checked out in the F4C. Phil says the place is ideal for single men and his assignment to TAC should prove very interesting.

I heard from one of my prep school and academy classmates, JIM ROBERTS, last week. Jim finished Personnel School last summer and served as personnel officer at Lockbourne AFB in Columbus, Ohio. He is now at Sheppard AFB, in training to be a missile officer for the Adas ICBM. He will report to Dyess AFB in Abilene, Tex. in January. Jim also said that on 17 August he was married to Miss Janice Arlene Slick of Conemaugh. Pa. NAVY

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It's always good to hear from the black shoe boys, especially those in the DD's. JOHN WHITE wrote that life in DesRon 24 is very enjoyable. He is presently aboard USS S. B. ROBERTS serving as the ASW officer. The ROBERTS, as you may recall, was one of the ships which took '62 on "Operations Inland Seas" in the summer of '59, a most unforgettable experience. The squadron is well represented by members of our class: PETE MACISAAC on board KEPPLER, and PETE O'DELL in BARRY are also in the ASW field. MARTY SEELIG, our renowned dinghy sailor skipper, was transferred to SPRINGFIELD. John saw VIC REILING in WILLIS, LYNN SHOUP in ROAN

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JOHN KELLY and FRED BADGER, both stationed in JONES—all in the Newport area.

Recently John became the godfather of the 1st son of DICK and Sandy LIFE. Richard Jr.

was born on 7 July; Dick is aboard an LST in Norfolk.

During one of my forays to the Yokosuka Japan O Club I met BILL HOFFMAN who is in USS HANCOCK and DUSTY SYKES who is homeported on an LST in Yoko.

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BOB KENNEDY informed me that among the smdents in training at VT-6, Whiting Field for multi-engine instrument cards and pre-helicopter training are Jim Borsie, Tom Brondon, Art Fisher, Lou Grant, Tom Doyle and Bill Murray. The jet jockey students in the area include Bob Bates, John Baehr, Bob Deputy, Jo Davis, Tom Mercer, Jet Tipton, Steve Todd and Smokey Tolbert.

Major Roush, the 23rd company officer during our 1st class year, is now LtCol. Roush and is on duty in Turkey. His address is LtCol. M. D. Roush, TUSAE JUSMMAT ( F T T 3A), APO 254, New York.

In addition to their flying duties Bob says many of our people are hard at work on correspondence courses. It's a good sign that '62 is still very interested in always trying to improve.

It would be nice to hear from the 200 or so classmates who went into conventional or nuclear powered submarines. The silent service is still silent!

Any news from anyone in all parts of the world concerning the activities of our classmates and their families v/ould be greatly appreciated and will be passed along so everyone can be kept informed.

Just about the time you'll be reading this month's column Navy will be up in Philadelphia for the annual inter-service school classic. This will be a perfect opportunity for those who can make it to come to the game and renew old acquaintances. Keep me posted.

DRIVE FOR FIVE! BEAT ARMY!!

DICK POWELL has begun his 2nd year as a graduate student in physics at Arizona State Universit>', in the Air Force Institute of Technology program. His wife, the former Gwen Cline of Ottumwa, Iowa, is teaching music in the Phoenix schools.

Sec'y, Ens. Daniel K. Hennessy, USN Naval Supply Corps School Athens. Georgia Any member of the Class of 1963 who did not receive a plastic cover for his original '63 Lucky Bag, and who would like to have one, send in name, address and 25c postage to: Mid'n. W. A. Williams, Jr., Editor 1965 Lucky Bag, Room 8316 Bancroft Hall, US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 21412.

1963 LUCKY BAG presented to the Alumni Association for Alumni House Library. Making the presentation is Ensign Jon P. Scott '63, receiving the publication with thanks is RAdm. W. F. Fizgerald ' 2 1 , Executive Director of the Alumni Association.

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ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS BOSTON The 1st meeting of the 1963-64 season was held at the Commissioned Officers' Club, Boston Naval Shipyard, on Tuesday, 10 September. Following cocktails and luncheon. President Al Click '26 called the meeting to order and introduced our guest of honor, Capt. John B. Kuhn, USNR (Ret.), a partner in the investment firm of Bache and Company. Mr. Kuhn gave a most interesting and informative talk regarding current investment trends which was followed by a lively question and answer period. There were 33 members and 5 guests present, including the new Commandant First Naval District, RAdm. Wallace M. Beakley, USN, who had assumed office only a few days earlier.

Future meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Charlestown Club.

CARACAS The regular monthly meeting of the Caracas Chapter USNA A.A. was held on 5 September at die Club 200.

Attending were the following members: Bill Walker '40, Jim Cronander '46, Woody Johns '51, Dave Anglim '57, Mike Brodhead, Si Browning, Art Bullen, George Cathran, Bill Lahodney, Bill Smith and Juan Torrealba.

We were pleased to have Mr. Chester Torres and Mr. Harry Vinock as guests. Mr. Vinock is a brother of Capt. Eli Vinock, the ex-chief of the U. S. Naval Mission to Venezuela.

Lt. George Cathran is a new member of the group, having joined the mission as co-pilot of the U. S. Naval Mission airplane.

A preliminary discussion was held regarding the reception of officers and men of the UNITAS group which is expected in La Guaira 4-7 December.

CENTRAL JERSEY The schedule of meetings for the coming year is as follows: Friday, 6 December, Route # 2 2 (Ladies) Thursday, 9 January, New Brunswick Friday, 7 February, Plainfield (Ladies) Thursday, 5 March, New Brunswick Friday, 5 April, Route # 2 2 Saturday, 18 May, Picnic The officers for the 1963-64 year are the following: President—J. S. Park '48 Vice President—R. W. Mcintosh '40 Secretary—W. V. Booream '55 Treasurer—H. G. Monson '32 Council Members: C. C. Phleger '22; W. M. Huck '27; C. M. Schoman '47; M. C. Barrett '21; and D. P. Buhrer.

CORONADO On 12 September the Coronado Chapter held its bi-monthly meeting and dinner in the Trident Room of the North Island Officers' Club.

The president introduced alumni from the oldest and the youngest classes present, and visitors from the boondocks. The farthest visitor was RAdm. Lewis Parks, USN (Ret.), from Pompano Beach, Fla. Guest speaker of the evening was LtGen. John W. (Iron Mike) O'Daniel, USA (Ret.), who headed the U. S. Military Advisory Group to South Vietnam in 1954-55, and who is always on the warpath against his favorite target—Communism.

The colorful General gave us the low-down on what is happening in Southeast Asia today. He said that South Vietnam is the rice bowl the Reds 80

want, and if we do not smarten up soon and get tougher the invaders' campaign will succeed, ushering in the loss of all of Southeast Asia.

All alumni and their guests who happen to be traveling westward are invited to attend our bimonthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday.

MIAMI Thirty-eight alumni, wives and guests turned out for luncheon at Coach Harbor House, Pompano Beach, Fla., on 27 July. Everyone was pleased at the number who attended, and a good time was had by all.

NEW ORLEANS The regular luncheon meeting of the New Orleans Chapter was held on 6 September at the International House. Among those present were: Bill Sherar '52, Charlie Lyman '26, Hugh Lewis '34, Don Wilson '42, Warren Christie '33, Jack McCue '28, Bill Hyde '30, Tommy Ryan '21, Milton Seller '45, Don Versaggi '45 and David Levy '45. Guests were Capt. Marlin Ludwig, USNR, and Cdr. Frank Williams, USN (Ret.).

Charlie Lyman, now Commandant Eighth Naval District, gave an interesting talk on his experiences with the British Navy while serving as Naval Attache, London.

The October meeting of the New Orleans Chapter of the Alumni Association was a dinner with the ladies held at Masson's Beachhouse. Among those present were: Bill and Nancy Sherar '52, Charlie and Marjorie Lyman '26, Tommy and Jo Ryan '21, Eddie Arroyc '22, Russ and Mary Lou Moon '40, David Levy '45, Milton and Ellie Seiler '45, Corky and Maureen Guillot '47, Gerald and Marion Lhotak (West Point '59).

The Army-Navy game get-together will be hosted this year by Army, probably at Camp Leroy Johnson. Any alumni who happen to be in the New Orleans area on 30 November may obtain details by contacting Hugh Lewis '34— telephone 367-6248 or JA 5-9744.

NEW YORK The Naval Academy Association of New York began its fall program at the New York University Club on 17 September. Guest of honor VAdm. Harold Deutermann '27 spoke to the members about the vital importance of the United Nations and the functions of the Military Delegation of which he is Vice Chairman.

On 15 October, the Association met at the Lawyers' Club to hear Capt. William Busik '43 discuss the impact of the varsity athlete on the Brigade of Midshipmen. Those attending were left with an increased appreciation for the very important part varsity athletics play in the overall mission of the Naval Academy.

The Association will meet again at the New York University Club, 123 West 43rd St., on 19 November. RAdm. Denys Knoll will speak on "Oceanography and the Navy."

Again this year, busses will go directly to Municipal Stadium for the Army-Navy game from both New York City and Newark. Inquiries may be directed to: Stanley Fuchs '51, c/o Franklin Fireproof Warehouses, 233 East 38th St., New York 16, N. Y. Tel. MU 7-9100.

NEWPORT The regular August meeting of the chapter was held on 27 August 1963 in the Fleet Room of the Officers' Club, Naval Base, Newport, R. I. Present were: G. H. Bowdey '07, W. A. Brown '49, H. E. Eccles '22, F. M. Laird '20, L. W. Mckeehan '07, D. W. Olney '30, J. W. Rankin '08,

W. L. Read '49, guest speaker, F. L. Robbins '23, S. A. Taffinder '06, S. Umstead '15, C. M. Winslow '24 and Col. M. C. Shatmck, USA (Ret.).

After dinner LtCdr. William L. Read, USN, Commanding Officer of USS VAN VOORHIS, gave an inspiring talk about the recent visit of his ship to many African ports, entided "Bluejacket Diplomacy in Africa." He exhibited beautiful colored slides.

PENINSULA The San Francisco Bay Peninsula Chapter held its 1st meeting of the fall and winter seasons at the Moffett Naval Air Station Officers' Club on Samrday, 28 September. One hundred thirty-four members, wives and guests attended the cocktail party and dinner. Hosts and hostesses for the evening were Nancy and Bdl Sullivan '35 and Fran and Walt Seedlock '41. The senior graduate present was Roland Riggs, Class of 1904, who appeared to enjoy himself thoroughly.

The chapter is in the process of reorganizing the roster to reflect the many alumni who have moved into the area in the past year.

SAN FRANCISCO Forty-five members and guests assembled for the September meeting at Treasure Island to hear an unusual guest. Champion Fisherman James Greene told us about "Shark Fishing off Australia," punctuated by awesome movies. He made some enjoyable digressions—kangaroo hunting and the World Fishing Championship, where he finished 40th in a field of nearly 500.

Members' classes ranged from faithful member Roland R. Riggs '04, to newly-arrived Harry Belflower '48. We welcomed back from the hospital W. M. Searies '28.

Captain Kari O. A. Zittel, Chief of Staff, Twelfth Coast Guard District and Deputy Commander, Western Area, was our guest at the October meeting at Treasure Island. He gave a brief but fascinating history of the Coast Guard and its formation from many government arms to its all-encompassing duties today. The talk was followed by a movie on the Coast Guard.

We welcomed new members Capt. Louis French '26 and Capt. Dale E. Cochran '35. Classes in attendance covered a period of nearly 60 years with Roland Riggs '04 and Capt A. B. Court '05 starting off, and ending with Ens. Charlie Lueth •63.

SEATTLE The September meeting consisted of cocktails, dinner, a business meeting and a program. Thirty members and 2 guests were in attendance.

A letter of appreciation from Mrs. H. H. Good for the Seatde Chapter's donation to the Cancer Fund in memory of the late VAdm. H. H. Good, USN (Ret.), was read. Also read was an acknowledgement letter from the THRESHER Fund for the Seatde Chapter's donation.

The Naval Academy Information Program (Blue and Gold) was discussed. This program utilizes the services of certain inactive Naval Reserve officers who volunteer to serve as local information officers for the Academy. It was decided that a letter should be written to Cdr. E. A. Larson, Jr., congratulating him on his work as a Blue and Gold Officer and issuing him an honorary membership in the Seattle Chapter.

Jack CoUey '32 introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Capt. Charles G. Prahl, CEC, USN (Ret.), general manager, Washington State Ferry System. Captain Prahl gave an extremely interesting talk on the state ferry system, a vital subject in this water samrated area of Washington State. His presentation was highly enjoyed by all.

Because of his continuing interest in the Navy, the Seatde Chapter will take pride in presenting Capt.

Prahl with an honorary membership in the chapter.

SHIPMATE

USNA Alumni Association Chapter Presidents and Secretaries AKRON-CANTON

CORONADO

Sec, Mr. E. L. Coen '47, 1053 Rotch Ave., N.E., Massilon, Ohio

Pres., VAdm. I. N. Kiland, USN (Ret.) '17, 973 .A.lameda Blvd., Coronado, Calif.

Sec, Cdr. Frank E. Deam, USN (Ret.) '24, 1041 Adella Ave., Coronado, Calif.

ANNAPOLIS

Pres., Capt. C. J. Merdinger, (CEC) USN '41, 6 Porter Rd., USNA, Annapolis, Md. Sec, RAdm. D. T. Giles, USN (Ret.) '21, Ferry Farms, Annapolis, Md. ATLANTA Pres., Capt. T. C. Linthicum, USN (Ret.) '24, 595 McAfee St., N.W., Apt. 78, Adanta 13, Ga. Sec, Lt. Rex M. Williams, (SC) USN '53, NROTC, Georgia Tech, Atlanta 13, Ga. BALTIMORE

Pres., LCdr. Nevett Steele, USNR '23, Rt. 2, Box 136, Reisterstown, Md. Sec, Mr. John Davis '24, 105 Wendover Rd., Baltimore 18, Md. BOSTON

Pres., RAdm. John A. Click, USN (Ret.), 1 Lime St., Boston 8, Mass.

Sec, RAdm. Russell B. Allen, USN (Ret.) '34, 137 Beaconsfield Rd., Brookline, Mass. 02146 CARACAS

Pres., Capt. de Corbeta Carios S. Tovar '51, Edificio Santa Isabelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Apt. 3, Calle La Cinta, Las Mercedes, Caracas, Venezuela Sec, Mr. Nat Heller '47, c/o Equipex S. A., Apartado 4607 Este, Caracas, Venezuela CENTRAL FLORIDA

Pres., Capt. O. P. Smoot, USN (Ret.) '26, 1322 Hawthorne Dr., Eau Gallic, Fla. Sec, Capt. E. W. Windle, Jr., USAF '54, Box 4345, Patrick AFB, Fla.

CRUZEIRO DO SUL

Pres., VAdm. T. C. Ragan, USN (Ret.) '24, c/o Champion Celulose, S.A., Rua Libero Badara 293, Sao Paulo, Brazil Sec, Capt. Fred W. Walton, USN (Ret.) '23, .American Consul General S.P., APO 676, New York, N. Y. DETROIT

Pres., Mr. Henry W. Grikscheit '33, 24275 West Fourteen Mile Rd., Birmingham, Mich.

Sec, Mr. Anthony M. Franco '59, 2939 Lincoln St., Dearborn, Mich.

THE HAGUE

Pres., Capt. Jack A. Holmes, USN '40, American Embassy APO 292, New York, N. Y.

(MAAG),

H A M P T O N ROADS

Pres., Capt. Strong Boozer, (SC) USN '38, U. S. Naval Supply Center, Norfolk 11, Va. Sec, Cdr. Donald M. Layton, USN '46, 7724 Bergen Circle, Norfolk 18, Va. HOUSTON

Pres., LCdr. John L. Jay, USNR (Ret.) '35, Maryland Casualty Co., 3121 San Jacinto, Houston 4, Texas Sec, Mr. Leon Ince, non-alumnus, Lynn Elliott Co., 371 M & M Bldg., Houston, Texas INDIANAPOLIS

Pres., Mr. John S. Park '48, 12 Bodnarik Dr., Fords, N. J. Sec, Mr. William V. Booream '55 N, 75 Clay St., Milltown, N. J.

Pres., Cdr. John R. Carison, USNR '38, 5744 Washington Blvd., Indianapolis 20, Ind. Sec, Capt. Justin L. Wickens, USN (Ret.) '31, 30 Highland Manor Court, Indianapolis 8, Ind.

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

KANSAS CITY

Pres., Lt. R. T. Perry, USN (Ret.) '50, The News and Courier, 134 Columbus St., Charleston, S. C.

Pres., Mr. Edwin M. Chapline '48, 504 Waldheim Bldg., 11th and Main Sts., Kansas City, Mo. Sec, Mr. D. W. Gilmore '35, 1250 West 61st Terrace, Kansas City, Mo.

CENTRAL JERSEY

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

Sec, Capt. S. A. VanEvery, Jr., USN (Ret.) '32, 2128 Queens Rd., East, Charlotte 7, N. C. CHICAGO

Pres., Mr. Gordon Buchanan, Jr., '22, 68 Ridge Rd., Highland Park, 111.

Sec, Lt. (jg) L. B. Herrington, Jr., USN (Ret.) '24, 209 South LaSalle St., Chicago 4, 111.

CINCINNATI

Pres., Mr. J. H. Clasgens, II, '48, 1 Beech Crest Lane, Cincinnati 6, Ohio Sec, Mr. Robert E. Reid '53, 540 Laramie Trail, Cincinnati 15, Ohio CLEVELAND

Pres.. Mr. Frederick E. Krauss '31, 26981 Shiriey Ave., Euclid 32, Ohio Sec, LCdr. E. L. Truax, (SC) USN '48, U. S. Navy Finance Center, 1901 East U t h St., Cleveland, Ohio 44114 COLORADO

Pres., Mr. Donald H. Webster '32, 5385 South Alkire St., Litdeton, Colo.

Sec, 1/Lt. Wayne M. Brown, USMC (Ret.) '37, 6375 East 6th Ave, Denver 20, Colo.

Pres., Capt. Claude L. Weigle, USN (Ret.) '27, 144 N. Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.

Sec, Capt. G. C. Merrick, USN (Ret.) '34, 4229 Via Pinzon, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.

MIAMI

Pres., Cdr. Elmer C. Powell, USNR (Ret.) '27, 11345 S.W. 108th Court, Kendall Branch, Miami 56, Fla. Sec, Mr. S. E. Frock '47, 61 N.W. 185di Terrace, Miami, Fla. MILWAUKEE

Pres., Mr. James F. Toal '51, 8916 Palmetto Ave., Milwaukee 18, Wise.

Sec, Mr. James H. Wheeler '45, 5012 North Shoreland Ave., Milwaukee 17, Wise.

N E W ORLEANS

Pres., Lt. J. William Sherar, USNR '52, Ingram-Armistead, Inc., 1200 Hibernia Bank Bldg., New Orieans 12, La. Sec, Capt. Hugh H. Lewis, USN (Ret.) '34, c/o Equitable Equipment Co., Inc., 210 Camp St., New Orieans 12, La. NEWPORT

COLUMBUS

Pres., RAdm. C. G. Mendenhall, Jr., USN (Ret.) '39, Industrial Nucleonics Corporation, 650 .Ackerman Rd., Columbus, Ohio Sec. Capt. Owen M. Davies, USAF '53, 999 Afton Rd., Columbus 21, Ohio

Pres., Como. G. H. Bowdey, USN (Ret.) '07, 71 Boulevard, Middletown Newport, R. I. ' Sec, Cdr. Cameron McR. Winslow, USN (Ret.) '24, Coggeshall .Ave. Newport, R. I. ' N E W YORK

CONNECTICUT

Pres., Capt. Herbert I. Mandel, USN (Ret.) '38, 93 Lower Blvd.. New London, Conn.

Sec, Mr. Peter P. Gwiazdowski "46, 9 Dupont Lane. RED # 4 , Norwich, Conn.

N O V E M B E R ,

LOS ANGELES

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Pres., Capt. F. H. Whitaker, USN (Ret.) '22, 5 Mountainview Drive Westfield, N. J. ' Sec, Mr. Paul Gorman '54, 40 Hamilton St., Madison, N. J. {Continued on page 84) 81

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. BALANCE SHEET As of June 30, 1963 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash—Annapolis Banking and Trust Company— Checking Capital City Building and Loan Provident Savings Bank Petty

S 29,426.84 10,000.00 280.16 500.00 S 40,207.00

Accounts Receivable -Alumni House SHIPMATE and

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Total Current Assets

Total Capital Assets

Total Current Liabilities

4,529.18 10,722.71 7,158.47

Inventories.

Capital Assets: Buildings Office Furniture and Fixtures.

Clubroom P'urniture and Fixtures Alumni House Furniture and Fixtures.

Equipment—College .Avenue House — Land

LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable S 1,648.91 3,080.00 Accrued Liabilities.

3,740.15 Mortgage Payable—Equitable Life Assurance Society—Due in One Year.

LoTig Term Liabilities: Mortgage Payable—Equitable Life Assurance Society—Not Due in One Year, Deferred Income: Prepaid Dues—1963-64 National Association 1963-64 SHIPM.4TE Later Years

Cost Depr. Res. Book Value $141,105..31 $ 64,905.20 $ 76,200.11 32,290.79 22,777.60 9,513.19 13,326.41 12,348.69 977.72 30,702.61 28,821.81 1,880.80 680.00 680.00 •-0— 16,000.00 16,000.00 $234,105.12

104,571.82

S 19,414.63 786.49 S 20,201.12

Net Worth: General Fund Surplus—July 1, 1962 Add: Income per Statement Less: Restricted Contributions

217,203.14

June 30, June 30, 1963 1962 $62,617.36 $.35,254.56 104,571.82 111,006.65 137,129.13 126,794.15 $304,318.31

Decrease

Increase $27,362.80

% 6,434.83 10,334.98

$273,055.36

Decrease Increase $ 8,469.06 $ 5,934.44 % 2,534.62 3,764.11 7,503.70 $ 3,739.59 100.00 100.00 74,782.00 59,600.50 15,181.50 $87,115.17

Total Liabilities and Net Worth

Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 1962 and June 30, 1963

$73,138.64

Condensed Income

$94,827.82 122,375.32

$94,696.78 105,219.94

Total Net Worth

$217,203.14

$199,916.72

Total Liabilities and Net Worth

$304,318.31 $273,055.36

$

$41,437.37

131.04 17,155.38

$41,437.37

$304,318.31

Statement

For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1963 Income: Advertising Less Agency Commis.sion Income from Dues Subscriptions and Sales Sale of Liquor Sale of Food Sale of China ware Sale of Chairs Sale of Records Sale of Crests Contributions—General Contributions—Restricted Income from Endowment Fund.

Alumni House Activities Rent—College .4ve. House Interest Income Total Income

Expenses: Sales Representative Mechanical and Mailing Cost of Liquor Sold Cost of Food Sold Cost of Chinaware Sold Cost of Chairs Sold Cost of Records Sold Cost of Crests Sold Other Clubroom Costs General & Administrative Costs.

Expenses—College .Ave. House..

Travel Expense National Association Expense.., Total Expenses

82

131.04 S 94,827.82 122,375.32

137,129.13 $304,318.31

Condensed Compatative

Nel Worth: General Fund Surplus Endowment Fund Surplus

$ 94,696.78 S 7,406.42 7,275.38

Total Net Worth

103,556.45 13,371.56

Total Assets

Total Liabilities

74,782.00 100.00

General Fund Surplus—July 30, 1963 Add: Surplus Endowment Fund

Total Other Assets.

Liabilities: Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Reserves Deferred Income

$ 30,979.87 39,712.13 4,090,00

Total Deferred Income Reserve for Insurance—Chandelier Damage,

5129,533.30

Securities—Endowment Fund {Market Value 1147,702.02) Prepaid Expenses

Total Assets

3,764,11

I 62,617.36

Other J Cash—Endowment Fund: Annapolis Banking and Trust Company Savings Bank of Baltimore

Assets: Current Assets Capital Assets—Net OtherAssets

$ 8,469.06

Total

Register

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$ 49,344.84 85,681 8,879.

17,962 13,552, 2,430.

4,736.

1,781.

3,185.

9,867.

7,275.

5,251.

5,250.

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$14,586.84

$34,758.00 55,435.64 1,461.58

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$ 8,697.26 51,746.25

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$17,962.77 13,552.07 2,430.56 4,736.00 1,781.25 3,185.00

$217,433.43 $22,005.09

1,357.08 2,234.78 14,595.17 63 254.12 526,78 548.00 9,705.18

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19,024.30

$48,898.62

$ 8,762.76 11,443.00 2,431.04 3,793.43 1,357.08 2,234.78 14,595.17 6,926.20 19,945.89

$43,971.78 $80,389.40

$51,543,46

$54,874.50

17,357,73 526,78 548.00 9,705.18 $28,137,

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$ 13,391.10 $(21,966.69) $11,265.84 5,984.68 1,046.87 1,046.87

$(2,644.84) $26 736 81 1,120.26 2,770.68

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$ 7,406.42 $(23,013.56) $10,218.95

$(3,765.10) $23,966.13

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N o c h a n g e w o u l d be m a d e in the status of retired enlisted m e n and Reservists, w h o could keep the full a m o u n t of both their civilian c o m _pensation and their retired military pay.

SAN DIEGO

CHAPTER OFFICERS {Continued

SERVICE

you time and

DIRECT SERVICE Anywhere in the United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Far East, Europe and Caribbean.

Offices near Naval Base.

P A U L SMITH, ex-Navy, President Los Angeles, Calif., International H'qtrs.

Captain M . M . (Red) Stephens, U.S.N.(Ret.) Washington, D. C. Office OVERSEAS OFFICES: England, France, Germany, Guam, Italy, Japan, Okinawa, Panama, Philippine Islands, Puerto Rico, Spain.

SUMMER H O M E — M A T H E W S COUNTY, VIRGINIA Nine and one-half (9%) acre peninsula, approximately 3000 ft. waterfront, all high ground, on H o r n Harbor, deep water, 2 miles from Chesapeake Bay, thousands of tall pines, holly and beautifully planted azaleas and shrubbery. House has screened porch 15 x 40, living room 20 x 25, with large fireplace, 5 large bedrooms, 2^, baths, kitchen and utility room. Built for comfort and upkeep economy. Taxes $142.00. Price $40,000.00. Terms if desired. Neighbors high r a n k i n g retired Navy personnel. Can be seen only by appointment. For photograph and directions, telephone Richmond, E L g i n 9-5465, or w r i t e J o h n E. Raine, 1504 P a r k Avenue, Richmond, owner.

(IX) INVESTMENTS Stocks—Bonds—Mutual F u n d s — R A d m . Russell C. (Rusty) Williams, U S N (Ret.), now associated as Registered Representative with the Norfolk office of Abbott, Proctor & Paine—Members New York Stock E x c h a n g e and other leading exchanges. F o r investment information call MA 2-4711, or drop by to see him in our office, Royster Building, Granby St., Norfolk, Va. Teleregister Board and Quotron Service (VI-VII-VIII-IX-X-I-II-IIIIV-V-VI-VII)

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Pres., Capt. H . J. Verhoye, U S N (Ret.) '30, 3609 Lotus Drive, San Diego 6, Calif.

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NORTH TEXAS Pres., Capt. Daniel B. Candler, U S N (Ret.) ' 2 2 , 2218 Anniels Dr., Dallas 1 1 , Texas S e c , M r . F r e d d i e D . Meredith ' 5 1 , 901 S h e r w o o d Dr., A r l i n g t o n , Texas

Acting S e c , Capt. H . H . Connelley, U S N (Ret.) ' 2 3 , 544 Silvergate Ave., San Diego 6, Calif.

SAN

FRANCISCO

Pres., M r . Douglas E . L a n d r e t h ' 4 5 , 6 Cornwall Court, O a k l a n d 1 1 , Calif.

S e c , Mr. G o r d o n M. E h r m a n '48, 148 Bret H a r t e Rd., San Rafael, Calif.

OKLAHOMA Pres., Mr. David B. B e n h a m ' 4 1 , 6615 Hillcrest, O k l a h o m a City, O k l a .

S e c , L C d r . Walter A. Reinhard, U S N R '30, 1308 N . E . 5 2 n d St., Oklah o m a City, O k l a .

SAN J U A N S e c , M r . Felix R. C a r r '47, 1605 Kings Court, Santurce, Puerto Rico SEATTLE Pres., Capt. D o n a l d Seattle 5 5 , W a s h .

F . Krick, U S N

(Ret.)

'30, 4 7 5 9 N . E .

178th

St.,

PENINSULA Pres., Capt. Walter F. Seedlock, U S N R ' 4 1 , 488 Fern Ave., Palo Alto, Calif.

S e c , Capt. W i l l i a m H . R o w e n , U S N (Ret.) ' 4 1 , Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Sunnyvale, Calif.

ST. LOUIS

PHILADELPHIA

Pres., C d r . Robert W . M u r c h , U S N R ' 4 2 , Murch-Jarvis Construction Co., 718 Locust St., St. Louis 1, Mo.

Pres., M r . Reginald F . Ockley, Jr. ' 3 9 , 416 I t h a n Ave., Villanova Pa. S e c , C d r . Max H . Ostrander '42, 721 Old State Rd., Berwyn, Pa.

S e c , L C d r . Robert F . Deibel, Jr., U S N ' 3 9 , 900 Crescent Drive, Clayton 5, Mo. SYRACUSE

PITTSBURGH Pres., R A d m . H . D . Moulton, Pittsburgh 32, Pa. S e c , M r . H . D . Ruppel R D # 1 , Venetia, Pa.

S e c , Capt. H . J. P. Foley, Jr., ( S C ) U S N '38, U . S. N a v a l Supply D e p o t , Seattle 99, W a s h .

USNR

(Ret.)

'47, M e a d o w b r o o k

' 3 1 , 3 Von

Circle, O r c h a r d

Lent

Place,

Highlands,

T W I N CITIES Pres., L C d r . Charles A. Cox, U S N R Minneapolis 10, M i n n .

RICHMOND Pres., R A d m . J. M. Cabinallas, U S N Richmond 28, Va.

Pres., V A d m . R. H . Rice, U S N (Ret.) '27, 263 Bratde Rd., Syracuse, N . Y. S e c , Lt. Paul L. Abernethy, Jr., U S N R - R ' 5 5 , A l u m i n u m C o m p a n y of America, P. O . Box 1412, Syracuse 1, N . Y.

(Ret.)

'24, 7215 H e r m i t a g e

Rd.,

(Ret.)

'46, 4120 Sheridan

South,

S e c , Lt. (jg) Earle L. Stewart, U S N R ' 4 5 , 2008 N o r t h 3rd St., South St. Paul, M i n n .

S e c , L C d r . J. L. G a m m o n , U S N (Ret.) ' 4 3 , 205 Wakefield Rd., R i c h m o n d 21, Va.

W A S H I N G T O N , D. C.

ROCHESTER

Pres., V A d m . H . B. Jarrett, U S N (Ret.) ' 2 2 , 2 7 2 6 D u m b a r t o n Ave., N . W . , W a s h i n g t o n 7, D . C.

Pres., L C d r . John G. Frazier '42, 25 Pickwick D r i v e , Rochester 18, N . Y. S e c , M r . E d g a r S. Moser '52, 299 Dale Rd., Rochester 10, N . Y. 84

S e c , Capt. H e n r y Williams, Jr., U S N (Ret.) ' 3 1 , Middle W e s t Co., 1725 K St., Suite 3 1 1 , W a s h i n g t o n , D . C.

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decision of the Internal

Revenue

Service

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" O R G A N I Z E D A N D OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY

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in computing the value of the

taxable estate of a decedent.

GIFTS OF PROPERTY to or for the use of the Alumni Association are deductible

in computing taxable gifts.

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