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September-October, 1963

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Editor R. B. DERICKSON '33 Capt. USN (Ret.)

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A CENTURY OF ACADEMIC

ACHIEVEMENTS

By Rear A d m i r a l C. C. Kirkpatrick, USN Superintendent, U. S. N a v a l Academy

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H E R E C E N T H I S T O R Y O F C H A N G E in curriculum at the United States Naval Academy is moving at a pace that threatens to outrun our understanding. In the past few years we have undertaken such revolutionary innovations as: a validation program, a system of elective courses and majors, the institution of the Office of Academic Dean, and the adoption of a letter grading system after over 100 years of the 4.0 marking method.^ It is evident that major change is underway. T h e Academy is attempting to take a quantum leap forward in its academic program.

It has become fashionable to talk glibly of modern problems and solutions. It is easy for us, now, to act as though we have seen challenge that is entirely new and that we alone have had the foresight to meet the problems forced upon us. Is it possible that we assume too much.? Are we really acting as academic pioneers in attempting to keep pace with the modern world .f" Or is it possible that the others who have gone before us have grappled with equally difficult problems and have felt just as strongly the need to maintain an improving standard.''

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H E F O L L O W I N G Q U O T A T I O N was taken from one of the annual reports of the Board of Visitors to the Naval Academy: " T h e rapid advance of science, and its application to all departments of engineering in these times, demand for our Naval Officers higher attainments in mechanics, physics, and chemistry than were formerly necessary."

1 The change in the Academy's marking system became effective on 7 June 1963. See page 12 for explanatory article.

This same statement might well have appeared in the report of the Board of Visitors this year or last, or in fact any time in our recent history. T h a t it did actually appear in 1872 is ample evidence that the challenge to maintain academic standards was as strongly felt almost 100 years ago as it is by us today. Realizing this, we have decided to take a new look at the history of academic achievement at the Naval Academy and to evaluate our past endeavors. Perhaps a better understanding of the problems that have faced those who came before us will help us to appreciate the foundation upon which our present efforts are based.

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E F O R E W E ASSESS T H E A C A D E M I C R E C O R D of our Academy, one thing must be made very clear: Rhodes Scholars are desirable; naval officers are mandatory. T h e two are not necessarily incompatible, but it must be stressed and restressed that the primary mission of the Academy has been historically, and remains today, to prepare young men, morally, mentally and physically, to become officers of the United States Navy. T h e Academy was founded solely to accomplish this mission. Academic achievement is of itself a worthy objective; however, in a Naval Academy, academic excellence alone would be a hollow achievement if it did not support the mission of preparing officers for the fleet. Happily, the record shows that the two go hand in hand. T o educate properly a naval officer, we must first provide the wide range of study and understanding which is the mark of any well-educated individual. T h e successful record of the Naval Academy in producing outstanding leaders of the Navy is well catalogued in our Nation's history. N o w we will take a brief look at the record of academic achievement which has so well supported our primary mission.

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T h e relatively humble academic standards with which this institution started in 1845 are fairly apparent from the original entrance requirements. In 1845 the candidate for admission to the Naval Academy had to be, as stated in the written requirements, "able to read and write well, and be familiar with geography and arithmetic."

It was provided that the Academic Board would examine, and they did so examine, the first class numbering 55 entering October 16, 1845.

T o the modern reader these entrance requirements may seem exceptionally low, and judged against modern standards, they are. However, one must remember that in 1845 the present highly developed high school system of our country had not even begun to exist. There was no general twelveyear public education program throughout the United States.

In fact, the modern concept of high school itself did not develop until after the close of the Civil W a r . Many colleges throughout the country, including some of the oldest, most respected and, even then, ivy covered institutions had similar entrance requirements. College courses prior to 1860 required no specific preparation, and there was no generally accepted system or curriculum for undergraduate study in America.

Many of the earlier colleges found it necessary to establish a separate department, an academy, which served the sole purpose of assisting younger students to bridge the gap between previous training and undergraduate studies at the college. T h e Naval Academy's initial entrance requirements, therefore, were thoroughly compatible with the standards of the times.

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T h e period from 1850 to approximately 1883 saw slow but increasing acceptance of scientific and engineering education in the United States. As an example. Harvard offered its first bachelor of science degree in 1851, Yale in 1852. These two old foundations, however, considered the B.S. degree as inferior to the traditional B.A. degree and made every effort to protect the latter and keep it inviolate.

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D U C A T I O N I N S C I E N C E entered upon its present course in America from humble beginnings just prior to and during the Civil W a r , but engineering and technical education did not find acceptance until later. A landmark in the history of higher education in applied science was the passage of the Morrill Act in 1862. This act provided for the Land G r a n t Colleges, from which some of the great technical schools of the twentieth century were to grow later.

While American education, in general, still grappled with the problems of introducing engineering education, the Naval Academy was developing a sophisticated technical curriculum.

D u r i n g the Civil W a r and immediately thereafter, the reports of the Board of Visitors each year contained both recommendations for improvements in the engineering education at the Academy and praise for those things which had already been accomplished. In 1876 Daniel C. Gilman, the president of the then recently established Johns Hopkins University, gave the address to the graduating class of midshipmen. Mr. Gilman devoted his entire address to the significant contributions of the Naval Academy to scientific education. H e delivered a most eloquent expression of appreciation on the part of the American academic community to the graduates of this Academy and to the faculty for blazing trails in science and engineering.

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U T T H E A C A D E M Y quickly set academic standards, then virtually unmatched. In 1850 the U. S. Naval Academy established the four-year curriculum as standard and required all graduates to complete successfully four years of study. T h e four-year course was adopted at the Naval Academy long before it became general practice in American undergraduate education. D u r i n g the years prior to and immediately following the Civil W a r the Naval Academy was an institution unique and progressive in the American educational experience. A concept of scientific and engineering education was fully developed at the Academy long before it became generally accepted throughout America.

W e must remember that prior to the Civil W a r in America the undergraduate college as we know it today had not yet evolved. College education in the United States was conducted in the classical manner with established institutions conducting a general course of Classical Literature, Philosophy and Theology. D u r i n g these years and until the latter 1880's the U. S. Naval Academy was one of the few institutions offering a complete undergraduate course in technical education.

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U R I N G T H E L A T T E R H A L F of the 19th century graduates of the Naval Academy were to range far and wide in their interests and pursuits and to have a profound effect upon the academic world. D u r i n g this time Albert A. Michelson perhaps was the most famous and widely k n o w n of the Naval Academy graduates. Michelson was graduated with the Class of 1873. It was while he was an instructor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry from 1875 to 1879 with the rating of Master, U. S. Navy, that he performed his famous experiment measuring the velocity of light. Michelson later resigned from the Navy and became Professor of Physics at Case School in Cleveland. While at Case he showed by the Michelson-Morley Experiment that the velocity of light was independent of the speed of motion of the observer. This is the fundamental law upon which Einstein's Theory was later founded. Michelson remains our most distinguished scientific graduate since it was he who was the first American Nobel Prize winner.

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"Kirk," as he's universally ^»o«/« in the Navy, graduated from the Academy in 1931 and has been Superintendent since August 1962.

His pride in the old school and in the Navy it serves has characterized his career. The map of Ireland on his face and the light of battle in his eyes complement the qualities of aggressive leadership he has displayed. He wears the submarine dolphins.

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A graduate of the Class of 1878, I. R. HoUis, established and became the first Dean of the Engineering School at Harvard.

Also from the Class of 1878, H . W . Spangler led in the development of engineering education at the University of Pennsylvania. F r o m the same class, F . J. Sprague, working on an invention completed only one year after his graduation from the Academy, developed the electric motor which ran the trolley car, and became known as the "Father of Electric Traction." His son, Robert C. Sprague, U S N A 1921, is now Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sprague Electric Company which the younger Sprague founded in 1926. It was in these years immediately preceding 1880 that the Naval Academy and its technical, engineering education were perhaps at the height of American scientific endeavor. In 1879 the United States Naval Academy received a certificate from the Paris Exposition for " T h e Best System of Education in the United States." A graduate of the Class of 1880, William F . Durand, became President of Stanford University. From the Class of 1882, L. P. Nixon developed into the foremost Marine Designer of the early 20th century.

While the years prior to 1900 saw the curriculum at the Academy in the fields of science and engineering grow to such stature that graduates were sought to carry on these endeavors elsewhere, the problem of a balanced education became primary.

N o t only was it necessary for the naval officer to have the tools of scientific knowledge with which to work his technically developed ships, but he must then as always be trained in those essentials of the humanities which would equip him to deal with world-wide problems of a less technical nature. A curriculum balanced between the insatiable demands of science, humanities, and the professional subjects was then, and is now, the fundamental problem of academic programming at the Academy.

For a period of time an attempt to separate the education of engineers and seamen was undertaken. This experiment was rejected in favor of the concept of a balanced education.

But the development of a balanced concept plagued the Academy administrators during the later 19th century and caused constant curriculum revisions to find what might be the best mix.

T h e answer was found and was well developed by study, trial and error, and testing. T h e resulting precept that Academy education must be a carefully planned "mix" between conflicting demands has remained with us through the intervening years.

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N S I S T E N C E T H A T E D U C A T I O N could not depend completely on science produced Academy graduates who distinguished themselves in many non-scientific fields. Beside the many men of business who graduated from the Academy, several distinguished men of letters were produced. Alfred T .

Mahan graduated from the Academy in 1859, shortly after the four-year curriculum was instituted. This American historian remained a naval officer and became the prophetic voice of sea power which widely influenced policy formation in national capitals over the world. His works were translated into most major languages and his influence upon history was profound. A graduate of the Class of 1888, C. D . Wilbur, became a distinguished jurist. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California, and later served as Secretary of the Navy.

A graduate of the Class of 1894, Winston Churchill, is known as the "American Winston Churchill," and as one of our foremost historical novelists.

N o school can produce graduates of outstanding ability unless it can demand an input of superior students. Improvement of academic standards at the Academy has been accompanied by the constantly revised standards of scholarship for entrance. As college education in the United States progressed, so the demand became greater for a better college preparatory

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course in the lower schools. T h e demands of the rapidly expanding university idea, and the concurrent demands for large numbers of students in scientific and engineering courses, prompted secondary school education to point its graduates toward college entrance.

T h u s in 1883 it was possible for the Naval Academy to upgrade its initial simple entrance requirements by adding grammar, history and algebra. In 1889 the m i n i m u m age for entrance to the Academy was raised to 15 years; previously it had been 14 years. By 1900 the high school had become a widely accepted institution in the United States and these schools offered satisfactory college preparatory courses. Plane geometry and United States history were added to the entrance requirements as subjects upon which a prospective midshipman would be examined in 1902.

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Y T H E T U R N of the century a school which offered a complete undergraduate course in science and technology was no longer a rarity. Although the idea may have been slow to take hold, once accepted, it revolutionized American education. Modeled along the lines of the great German universities, the American universities grew throughout the country.

Colleges were relegated to the position of specialized divisions of the great universities. A rapidly expanding industrial demand for engineering graduates gave sustenance to the growth of these highly specialized divisions.

American education was off on a specialization spree which the Naval Academy refused to join. It steadfastly maintained that the general education and the general scientific courses offered at Annapolis were best suited to the needs of the Navy and of undergraduate education in general. N o t until after World W a r I did the policy of de-emphasizing specialization in undergraduate institutions begin to return to American education, and not until World W a r II was it generally accepted. T h e famous Harvard Report of 1945 attempted to SHIPMATE

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outline a basic curriculum for all colleges; this report is amazingly similar to the educational philosophy developed at the Academy prior to 1900.

It was thus during the first half of the twentieth century that the Naval Academy seemingly fell behind in its position as an academic leader. Its graduates were judged as out of step with college graduates in general because their course of study was parallel to no particular degree requirement in other undergraduate institutions. T h e Academy's position during this time was not caused by Navy bullheadedness. It was simply impossible to create naval officers and at the same time offer highly specialized courses of study.

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H E P R O B L E M was not ignored. For years a postgraduate school had existed on the Academy grounds. Naval officers were ordered to this school for one year to complete the particular courses required for them to meet graduate school requirements in leading universities throughout the nation. T h e concept of postgraduate education for officers was developed which allowed hundreds of naval officers to obtain graduate degrees. T h e men who so prepared themselves were the same ones who helped develop the Navy of the inter-war years into a technically proficient force, able, to meet the challenge of World W a r II.

Major effort was made to again overhaul the entrance requirements in order to assure an improving input of midshipmen. By 1920 the reliability of high school education had progressed to the point where it was possible to require every applicant to have completed a college preparatory high school course. In this year and until 1925 midshipmen were admitted on the basis of a satisfactory high school certificate. This proved inadequate, and in 1925 the high school certificate had to be substantiated by examination. In 1935 so many entering midshipmen had previous college training that the college certificate was introduced for admission. Between 1935 and 1944 42.9% entered by this method.

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N 1933 B E L A T E D recognition came to the graduates of the Naval Academy. In this year President Franklin D . Roosevelt conferred the Bachelor of Science degree on members of the graduating class. A law of Congress in the same year extended the same degree to past and future graduates at the discretion of the Secretary of the Navy.

In the first half of the twentieth century the Naval Academy continued to lend some of its distinguished graduates to the educational community as a whole. For example, in the Class of 1914 was graduated Richard Lansing Conolly who later became President of Long Island University. D r . Edwin D . ' Harrison, currently President of Georgia Tech, was a graduate with the Class of 1939. Graduated with the Class of 1923, Alvin D . Chandler, now Chancellor, was formerly President of the College of William and Mary. From the Class of 1921 Vice Admiral O. S. Colclough, former Judge Advocate General of the Navy, became President of George Washington University. H . A. Boorse of the Class of 1926 is Dean of the Faculty, Barnard College. One of the most widely known educators among graduates of the Academy during this period of time is D r . Arthur S. Adams, Class of 1919, Provost at Cornell University, President of University of N e w H a m p shire, and for many years President of the American Council on Education, presently Dean of the Academy of American Studies, Salzburg, Austria, and distinguished as the holder of 28 degrees. In recent years Vice Admiral H y m a n G. Rickover has been a well known critic and proponent of educational systems and philosophy. It seems well to remember that this gentleman received his undergraduate education at the Naval Academy in the Class of 1922. While not an educator, distinguished among men of letters is Hanson W . Baldwin, Class of 1924, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author.

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A R T I M E P E R I O D S have traditionally been times of academic troubles for the Academy. D u r i n g each of the major wars in our history, basic academic courses have had to give way to the more immediate needs of wartime. D u r i n g each period of conflict the Academy faculty has had to revise the basic course in order to emphasize professional and technical subjects, to stress application rather than theory, while trying in abbreviated courses to maintain the highest possible standards of academic achievement. Following each wartime period, a difficult time of adjustment has been necessary during which the curriculum has had to be completely overhauled not only to regain the ground given, but to incorporate the amazing scientific advances which inevitably grow at a breakneck pace in a nation at war.

T h e problems brought on by World W a r II came at an unfortunate time for the Academy.

From 1930 until 1940 technological developments and applied science in the fleet had become so complex that the Academy had been forced to limit the time available to general and basic educational courses. This need presented the Academy with a dilemma. Desiring to maintain a good general education, yet faced with the necessity of meeting the demands of a technically expanding fleet, time became unavailable to achieve both objectives. These problems were being actively attacked from 1930 until about 1938 when the shift to wartime thinking became necessary. In 1930 Naval Academy graduates had made a notable mark on the academic community by winning six Rhodes Scholarships in one year alone, a record never before met, never since excelled. However, only two years later, by 1932, it was necessary to conduct an overall review of the curriculum. T h e Board of Visitors Reports from 1932 through 1935 indicate that the problems of providing the necessary education at the Naval Academy were exceeding the measures available for solution. Various changes in the curriculum were undertaken during these years; however none of them solved the basic problem of not enough time to meet SHIPMATE

the demands. T h e Board of Visitors was sympathetic to this situation, while generally pointing out that the Academy was attempting to do too much with too litde.

T h e war clouds so evident from 1937 onward did nothing to help solve the curriculum problems. General academic achievement was forced to give ground as the mobilization of the Navy grew in tempo. Finally in 1941 it was necessary to shorten the course to three years, concentrate on the applied techniques of the fleet, and to set aside necessary curriculum overhaul until peace could allow proper attention to the demands of fundamental education.

curriculum which could provide an orderly input into this school became necessary. This planned progression through undergraduate studies and later to postgraduate education is another factor which has contributed to the academic change.

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N M E E T I N G the needs of the modern Navy and its educational facilities, a more mature academic philosophy had been molded at the Academy. This modern academic philosophy is formed by the institutional concept. T h e Academy had developed and emerged as neither a university nor a training establishment. It is the undergraduate Academy of what has surely developed as the great "Naval University" of the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the world.

Our present position is analogous to that of Columbia College and Columbia University. In this pattern the foundation in undergraduate work is laid at the Naval Academy. After graduation advanced work is provided in our "Naval University." T h e schools of postgraduate education after the Naval Academy include the general line schools and the Postgraduate School at Monterey, a program of postgraduate studies at many leading American universities which is available to naval officers, the Naval W a r College, the Armed Forces Staff College, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, professional schools of other Services, the National W a r College and, for the applied technique which is so valuable in the fleet, the numerous fleet tactical and technical schools. Most modern and notable among the latter are the schools in nuclear power.

Research in this "Naval University" is concurrently provided at the many naval research institutions which have been established throughout the United States.

W i t h these opportunities before him, the undergraduate student entering the Academy enters into one of the largest, broadest and most diversified universities in the world today.

T h e opportunities for study are unlimited. Since World W a r II thousands of young men have taken their undergraduate studies at the Naval Academy and then gone on to postgraduate work at one or several of the many institutions that make u p this university complex.

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T T H E C L O S E of the last war several unexpected factors combined to provide a solution to the Naval Academy's academic problems. T h e greatly expanded size of the postwar Navy was the greatest change which influenced a newer philosophy for Academy academics. D u r i n g the war a complex of fleet training schools had sprung up. These schools were well equipped to train officers and men alike in the applied techniques of postwar naval equipment. W i t h such readily available facilities in existence and in use by the fleet, it was no longer necessary for the Academy to devote so much time to applied technology. Valuable time in the curriculum could be saved for the basic scientific courses. As the shift to more fundamental courses was initiated, the foundation for a better rounded and more complete undergraduate Curriculum was carefully laid.

T h e size of the Navy since World W a r II, matched with the amazing complexity of its technical equipment, and the diversity of tasks and areas to which the fleet is assigned, has created a heretofore unmatched demand for postgraduate trained officers. T h e U. S. Naval Postgraduate School was moved to Monterey and greatly expanded to fit this need. W i t h a large and highly developed postgraduate school, an undergraduate S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R ,

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T IS I M M E D I A T E L Y apparent that the realization of an institutional concept has brought the Navy and the Naval Academy closer into line with civilian educational institutions throughout the country during the postwar years. T h e question might immediately be asked, " W h y do we continue to refer to ourselves as an academy when the parallel of this institution among civilian universities is a college.-"" T h e significance of the retention of the term "Academy" is more than traditional, however. By definition, an academy is an institution which has a specific purpose, and no institution more surely fits this definition than the United States Naval Academy. Although the level and the standard of academic work expected of midshipmen at the Academy are analogous to that required at the better colleges throughout the nation, it is and does remain an academy, with the unique purpose of educating and training naval officers. T h e analogy, however, is still quite strong and it is possible, now as never before, for the Naval Academy to make a comparison between its own academic standards, its entrance requirements and the record of its graduates, with those of other colleges throughout the country.

A DMISSION R E Q U I R E M E N T S at the Academy have closely - i i . paralleled college admission requirements since World W a r II. In 1946, for the first time, examinations for Naval Academy entrance were prepared by the College Entrance Examination Board. These were special examinations, prepared specifically for midshipman candidates and were not the standard CEEB exams. In 1958 the Naval Academy adopted for its entrance test the regular College Entrance Examination Board tests used by colleges throughout the country. As of 1958 there

were two methods for qualifying for admission to the United States Naval Academy; first, by way of the College Entrance Examination Board tests; second, by presentation of a suitable college certificate showing completion of at least one year of college satisfactorily. Since 1958 was the first year in which candidates for Naval Academy admission were judged by the same tests as candidates for admission to other colleges, we have the first opportunity to make a comparison between the entering undergraduates at the Naval Academy and those of other institutions. The following data is illuminating: COMPARATIVE DATA ON COLLEGE BOARD TEST SCORES Class of

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Mean Scores 1960 1962 1963 1964 Liberal Arts (2) Naval Academy 560 580 581 584 557 652 642 640 648 653 633 640

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(1) Engineering. The following colleges are included in these statistics: Bucknell, California Institute of Technology, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Cooper Union, Harvard, Lafayette, Lehigh, Manhattan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Stevens Institute of Technology, Tufts, United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, Villanova, and Yale. Norms are based on scores received on January, March, or May 1956 tests.

Source of data is 1957 Supplement to College Board Scores No. 2.

(2) Liberal Arts. The following colleges are included in these statistics: Amherst, Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard, Manhattan, Middlebury, Princeton, Tufts, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, Villanova, Wesleyan, Yale, Brandeis, Bucknell, Carleton, Haverford, Lafayette, Lehigh, Reed, Swarthmore, and Yeshiva. Norms are based on scores received on January, March, or May 1956 tests. Source of data is 1957 Supplement to College Board Scores No. 2.

This comparison of entering midshipmen with their contemporaries throughout the country is certainly encouraging.

All evidence points to the fact that the constant effort to attain the highest standards has resulted in finding the best qualified young men. As an example, here is the profile of the Class of 1967 which entered in 1963. In the Class of 1967, of the 4371 men who were examined, 2075 qualified scholastically. Of these 1291 were admitted. This class on their College Entrance Examination Board Tests scored the following mean scores: Verbal Aptitude 591, Math Aptitude 663, English Composition 583, Math 645. 24.9% of the Class of 1967 had some college preparation prior to admission. 62.3% of the class ranked in the first fifth of their high school class, and 74.3% had lettered in a varsity sport. 33% of this class had won a scholarship prior to applying for admission to the Naval Academy. 11.7% of this class were class presidents or student body presidents in their high schools.

The combination of higher standards for admission and the institutional concept have enabled the years of careful planning and effort to come to fruition. All of our recent innovations in curriculum have been built upon these two facts. The great abilities of the entering midshipmen enable them to pursue a course of academic challenge never before possible. The changes in curriculum have been made to sharpen this challenge and the results have been tremendous.

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IRST INSTITUTED and most fundamental is the validation program. Simply stated, this program removes the necessity for any midshipman to repeat any work in which he has already achieved proficiency. By validating a subject in the basic curriculvun on the basis of prior work and an examination, he may go on to build a stronger academic program during his four years. Closely allied with the validation program is the essential corollary, the elective program. In this program subjects are offered in addition to the basic curriculum.

These provide the challenging workload for the validators to replace the basic course validated. They also provide subjects for those talented midshipmen who are capable of carrying an additional workload. The introduction of the elective subjects has made it possible for midshipmen to complete the required work and qualify for a major in a wide range of disciplines. Let us stress the point that these additional opportunities are available without in any way lessening the standards of the basic course of instruction which all the midshipmen must meet for successful completion.

The Class of 1963 with 876 graduates was the first class at the Academy to have the advantage of this program for a full four years. From the Class of 1963, 106 fulfilled the requirements for a major in some field. 30 completed the equivalent of a full year of study above the basic curriculum, and 160 completed the equivalent of one-half year of additional work. 863 completed one or more elective courses in addition to the basic course. The classes of 1964 and subsequent years have started a more impressive record. Retention of the precept that midshipmen must receive a well-rounded education has resulted in academic achievement in a wide variety of fields for members of the Brigade.

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IDSHIPMEN in 1963, although they were all products of the basic curriculum, were achieving such diverse academic recognition as: Presenting a paper before the Eastern Colleges Science Conference entided, "Some Reactions of 2-3-dichloro-p-dioxane; the preparation of 2-phenyl-p-diozene," by Midshipman C. J. LaBlonde; Midshipman R. W. Fritzel's term paper, "The Battle of Poltava, 1709," published in History Today (London); Midshipman W. B. Heard presented papers to the Mathematical Association of America entided, "Representation Theory for Implication Algebra"; A paper published by Midshipman Robert Dulin, "Design of the YAMATO Batdeship," has been referred to by the Japanese shipbuilders as the authoritative work on the subject; Midshipman Gary R. Dukes' first class research paper, "Hetero-poly-tungstates," is published in the current issue of the American Chemical Society Journal.

No account of Naval Academy academics would be complete without mention of the impressive record it has maintained in providing Rhodes Scholars. Nineteen graduates have won Rhodes Scholarships in the twenty years during which the Navy has allowed competition. Scholars have been elected since 1903, but the Academy graduates have competed for only about one-third of this time. Despite this restricted period Academy graduates have been marked with signal success, for only thirteen colleges in the United States have produced over 19 Scholars. Some 116 colleges have provided less than 19 Rhodes Scholars and 155 candidates have been endorsed by colleges that have not yet had a graduate selected. Harvard, Princeton, Yale and West Point stand out among the leaders in terms of numbers of Scholars selected, but the Naval Academy has had more successful candidates than such respected institutions as MIT, University of California, Swarthmore Duke, Amherst, Cornell, Pennsylvania, Columbia, Notre Dame, and Cal. Tech. {Continued on page 18) SHIPMATE

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Worthy of the Navy's traditional signal of accomplishment, the inertial guidance system for the Polaris missile is doing its job in Polaris flight testing at Cape Canaveral. This high-accuracy guidance capsule, designed by the Instrumentation Laboratory of M.I.T. with industrial support furnished by General Electric and Raytheon, is an outstanding example of Navy/Industry teamwork.

Moreover, high reliability has been maintained concurrent with technological improvement; the Mk 2 version of the guidance package is far lighter and more compact, yet is even more accurate than the Mk 1. With both versions of the guidance system now in production, General Electric has gained inertial guidance experience unmatched anywhere in the Free World.

Despite a three-year acceleration in the overall Polaris program, deliveries of the inertial guidance systems have met every scheduled flight test, every submarine deployment date.

And, with both Mk 1 and Mk 2, each guidance package is being produced at a fraction of its original cost: an example of extra eflFort from General Electric's Accent on Value.

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ECUMSEH, the traditional God of 2.5, has acquired this fall a new and mightier title as a faithful servant; at the same time the 113-year-old 4.0 marking system has been retired. After two years of careful study, objective analysis, and planning, the 0 to 4.0 marking system at the Naval Academy has been replaced by the letter (A, B, C, D, and F) grading system. The traditional system which guided so many midshipmen through their careers has been retired with the same regret as when one retires a faithful and battle-scarred warship, but like so many of our ships the old system was having a hard time keeping steam up at the modern pace and required more overhaul than she could take.

The new system has been launched during the summer term and will be in full commission during the academic year 1963-64.

Just what were the problems of the marking system which made it inadequate and brought about this change.? The 4-0 system which most of us remember so well was designed around a single course of instruction for all midshipmen. It was used for years to provide the numerical evaluation tool for monitoring the fierce classroom competition between midshipmen reciting for a grade each day.

the Curriculum Review Board of 1959, the trend has been sharply away from the daily quiz system. A major effort has been made to lessen the time spent in getting a grade and maximizing the time spent in learning. With fewer grades being generated the numerical average of the grades taken has become far less valid as a measure of relative performance.

One very good or very bad day, if it happened to be one of the relatively few quiz days, could knock all of the validity out of a grade average.

The instructor might actually see this happen, but under the rigid marking system the instructor as well as the student was pretty well at the mercy of the computer memory which determines the mathematical average. It all adds up to the fact that the 4.0 system worked well when midshipmen recited for a grade each day, but it just doesn't do the job when grades are recorded less frequendy.

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H E N CAME VALIDATION and the electives program which varied the course content and made impossible an exact numerical comparison between men taking different courses. Along with the broadened span of the courses came a change in the basic curriculum.

The change, or more aptly a shift, is a very definite move away from the applied technology of the past toward more basic and fundamental subjects. This change from applied to basic courses has de-emphasized the role of rote learning and greatly elevated the place of broad understanding and application of fundamental concepts. The traditional practice of a daily quiz was useful for teaching application and operation of equipment, but it is not adequate to the task of imparting broad concepts. In accordance with the recommendations of

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T WAS FAIRLY EASY to see some of the problems of the old system, but it was not nearly as easy to go about correcting them. Any change had to allow for several essential factors. First, we had to find a way to inject the instructor's subjective evaluation of the student's work, an essential element in evaluating basic learning. Secondly, we had to be sure that we devised a system that would give a valid picture of a man's over-all performance in a curriculum where students take a wide variety of courses, and it was essential that we retain the ability to determine relative standing in the class.

Third, the system had to be responsive to the necessity of evaluating a student's ability to take graduate work, and the final grade average should provide our graduates with an equal opportunity to compete with their contemporaries for acceptance at the best postgraduate schools.

(We have been experiencing some difficulty with the 4.0 system along these lines in recent years.) In short, any system devised must equally serve the student, the faculty, and above all the needs of the Navy in placing its graduates.

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Captain Robert W. McNitt, Secretary of the Academic Board, is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy in the Class of 1938. His service in destroyers, cruisers, aircraft carriers and submarines has been punctuated by significant shore assignments.

Submarine School in 1942, Postgraduate School at the Naval Academy and further work at Massachusetts Institute of Technology where, in 1947, he was awarded the Degree of Master of Science. From 1959 to 1961 he was Commanding Officer and Director of the Atlantic Fleet ASW Tactical School. Capt. McNitt assumed his present duties in fuly 1962.

system is in use in the Navy Postgraduate accepted among the finest universities country. W e have adapted this A, B, C some changes which fit the particular Academy.

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HIS IS H O W a midshipman now gets his grades, his class standing, and qualifies for graduation and a commission in the Navy.

At the end of each four-week period each midshipman is assigned a grade by his instructor (A, B, C, D or F ) which is an estimate of his progress to date. This grade is assigned on the basis of the instructor's observation of the student's overall work, including recitation, quizzes and homework. Each 4-week mark is cumulative and represents total progress to that date. At the end of a semester the final grade is assigned after an examination.

The real key to a midshipman's performance comes at the end of the semester when his Quality Point Rating ( Q P R ) is determined. Each letter grade is assigned a numerical equivalent ( A = 4 , B = 3 , C = 2 , D = l , F = 0 ) . These numbers are multiplied by the semester hour value of the respective course in which the grade was received. T h e several products are added and the resulting sum is divided by the total semester hours. T h e resulting number is QPR, or a numerical way of expressing weighted grade average. For instance, a QPR of 2.5 is halfway between a B and a C average. T h e QPR is figured at the end of each semester and in addition a cumulative QPR is maintained by averaging the individual semester QPR's.

These QPR's are calculated for the basic curriculum or its substitutes only, but a method is provided whereby a student who is carrying a heavy additional load can make some substitutions to his advantage. T h e Q P R can be carried to as many decimals as is necessary to get relative academic standing. N o relative standing is available in any individual course, but experience has shown that after about two semesters of work the cumulative Q P R results in no more ties than any other system.

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H E A D V A N T A G E S to the midshipmen, the faculty, the Superintendent and most of all to the Navy are quite positive. For the midshipmen there is the primary advantage of emphasis on learning with less of his effort devoted to "hitting the quiz." H e will spend less time working for a grade and more time gaining an over-all grasp of the subject. Best of all he will be rewarded for the latter. An occasional very good day or very bad day will not disproportionately affect his grade. W e might add that there is litde gain in this system for the "dope" collectors who will have to turn to and convince their instructors that they understand and can apply the subject. There is also the opportunity for the capable student to better his record. Under the 4.0 system in recent SEPTEMBERâ&#x20AC;˘OCTOBER,

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years the average grades have generally been quite low for the high quality students we have. Under the letter grade system it is expected, and the summer's experience has borne this out, that there will be a general raising of the average grades. This will allow our graduates to compete more fau-ly with graduates of other institutions when they seek postgraduate training.

For the faculty the rewards are somewhat more subtle for the instructor can no longer crank grades into the computer.

Each instructor now has the opportunity, in fact the requirement, to work closely with his students, carefully judge their daily performance and progress, and assign them the appropriate reward in the form of a grade. A much closer studentinstructor relationship is fostered. In most cases instructors will keep the same students for an entire semester. Important to the success of this system is the gready improved academic background of the faculty. These men have the depth of knowledge in their fields to teach well. They desire and deserve the opportunity to judge and reward performance. T h e grade reporting system with the QPR's aids the faculty in counseling students by providing a readily accessible record of overall performance and trend.

For the Superintendent and the Academic Board the advantages are clear and positive. T h e Quality Point Rating gives them at once a fine picture of academic posture and performance trend. This group of officers, which is charged with the awesome responsibility of determining at just what point a man can make it or not, now has a much better tool to help forge what is always a difficult decision.

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N H E R E N T A M O N G T H E A D V A N T A G E S of the new system is the readiness with which it lends itself to maintaining the required high academic standards. M i n i m u m standards based on QPR can be set. These m i n i m u m standards will enable us to enforce academic quality and to identify and separate the poor academic risks early in the game, a great saving for both the individual and the Navy.

While a " D " will get a midshipman by any single subject, a " D " average will not meet the minimum standards. A " C " average (actually a QPR of 2.0) is required for successful completion. Midshipmen who fail to meet this Q P R will not graduate nor receive a commission. Some relief on this requirement is allowed for the classes on board during the transition period since the requirements in no way are retroactive. For these classes semester QPR, not cumulative QPR, controls.

Any midshipman who falls below a 2.0 Q P R is not m a k i n g satisfactory progress toward graduation and is placed on probation. Continued probationers are subject to Academic Board action and discharge. Any " F " grade renders a midshipman subject to Board action and discharge. These standards are reasonable although high. T h e continuous check on overall progress through QPR allows early action to help those w h o are falling behind, and in necessary cases separation of those who cannot catch up.

While the Quality Point Rating reflects academic performance only, conduct and aptitude have also been shifted to the letter grade system. In conduct each grade reflects a certain percentage of the allowed demerits for the class and is a measure of the rate of accumulation of demerits. T h e reporting of aptitude by letter grades is proving far more manageable than the previous effort to place an exact numerical grade on this most difficult to judge factor. An averaging of the aptitude grades enables a relative aptitude standing to be determined. Conduct and aptitude have independent requirements, in addition to QPR, for successful course completion. While these two grades are not reflected in the QPR they retain their weighted place in the total multiple from which class standing and the star list is determined. T h e coefficients for applying these to the multiple have not been changed. {Continued on page 18) 13

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I was once shipmates with a genial Scot by the name of MacFarlane who, when the world closed in on us and the doings of that great rabbit warren on the banks of the Potomac were more incomprehensible than usual, would solemnly declare that he was a Chinaman and that he had papers to prove it.

It was all the fault of the Navy Department, he said, that he who was so obviously Chinese was now fated to go through life listed as a Scot, and his children after him, all because an error had been made in the records by the Navy Department. There was an institution, he said, that not only mainA LANDING tained itself in error, but compounded it. With this last we were inclined to agree. At that point, however, someone was sure to bite and when they did MacFarlane would tell the following story.

The War Department is just as bad; consider what they did to the Lee family of Virginia. When "Light Horse" Harry Lee stepped up to get his first commission the clerk wrote down "English" under the heading "Race," when all the world knows that the Lees of Virginia are descended from the English branch of the ancient and honorable Lee family of China. Much the same sort of thing happened to me when I first held up my right hand down along the banks of the Severn. I have been formally acknowledged by my ancestral family in China and have the papers saying so, but because they are written in Chinese no one will take the trouble to read them. I have my own "chopmark" also. For the benefit of those who have never been to China, a "chopmark" is a small block of ivory with your name cut in it. It is used by all proper Chinese to sign official documents. I tried using mine in the Navy once, but the first small bore clerk who came up with the paper made all sorts of objections so I had to stop using it. We are all helpless in getting our rights in the face of inflexible bureaucracy.

You may ask how I came to possess these important proofs of my Chinese ancestry. It happened in this fashion. In 1925 I was ordered to the LUZON of the Yangtse River Patrol and six foot two, eyes of blue, sandy hair, ruddy complexion, with my orders in my right hand, my class ring in my left, and my Ensign's commission in my trunk I reported on board. The 14

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skipper was a slender, steely sort of individual, old beyond his years, an old China hand, a iT sailor and a diplomat, wise in the ways of the river and the Chinese. With our tinclad gunboat thus reenforced we sailed to keep the peace up river which took a lot of doing in those 1 \ days. ^^^^L 1 Those were the days of the ^^^^^r,,^^ "â&#x20AC;˘ great War Lords. These gentry \jr ruled whole provinces, each had ^^''^ his private army, each paid a sort of lip service to the Republic, but their authority was absolute in the area they controlled. At that time one of these generals had moved on the river and with artillery had OF SORTS throttled all traffic. Nothing moved either up or down but for a fee. It was the Robber Barons along the Rhine all over again. The merchants and the missionaries were very unhappy, so we were sent up river to do something about it. We had two choices, diplomacy first, and if that failed, shoot it out.

I could not see much hope for diplomacy, all the strength seemed to be on the side of the War Lord with his artillery dug in along the banks of the river. Shooting it out didn't look too bright either for one clean hit would wreck our floating teapot. You don't carry armor in gunboats. Then too if we began potting the Chinese with shrapnel the missionaries were sure to object to "the wanton killing of innocent peasants." The outlook didn't look too good to me but the skipper was "Three C's," that is cool, calm and collected, even cheerful, as we fought our way up river against the current.

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Along the foreshore was a landing of sorts and a couple of sampans to collect the booty from the unwary traveler.

The skipper dropped the hook and sent for me his youngest and newest officer. "MacFarlane," he said, "get on your best bib and tucker and go ashore and give the general my compliments. Tell him that at the moment my health is in a very precarious state, and that when I am in that condition I do unaccountable things, but that should he, in his infinite wisdom and compassion, see fit to move back about a mile from the SHIPMATE

river my health would almost instantly improve to the great and lasting benefit of all, including yourself. Be sure to take calling cards. He speaks English. Off with you."

I did as my Captain ordered and with many misgivings went ashore in our "put put" with a big flag flying. I needn't have worried. I was met ashore by a smiling young English speaking Chinese officer who with many a smile and much bowing and saluting led me at once to the general's tent. Here after a short ceremonial wait I was ushered into the general. He was seated cross-legged at one end of the tent on a pile of silk cushions on a sort of raised dais as I entered. He was short, fat, clean-shaven, head included, and his hands were folded

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across his stomach. His expression was one of serene detachment. In spite of his uniform he gave the instant impression of a Buddha majestically aloof from the petty troubles of a disordered world. I bowed and he bowed. I advanced and tendered my calling card which he received courteously enough and casually read. Suddenly he jumped to his feet and with a loud cry embraced me with joy and enthusiasm.

"Why my dear cousin," the general exclaimed, "what gracious wind from Heaven has blown you to my humble presence.''"

With that he began thundering orders right and left and at once a table and chairs appeared and ceremonial tea was brought. I thought the young officer who had brought me and who had stood by as interpreter would blow all the tompions out of his guns on the spot.

"You look surprised, dear cousin," said the general, "but you need not be. We are members of the same family. I am General Mah and you are Mah Fah Lan, an excellent Chinese name I might add. In China, you know, we give the family name first and the given name after. So we are both members of the ancient Mah family. You are a member of the English branch of our family."

"Scotch," I said firmly.

"Excuse me," said the general, "the Scotch branch, of course.

There are a great many Chinese in Scotland, especially of our family. It shows in their bravery, toughness of spirit, business sagacity and love of familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;clans you call them."

From there on it was smooth sailing. The general asked to see my chopmark and he was horrified when I told him I didn't have one. He promptly gave me one of his own and a little stamping pad with vermillion ink to go with it. He insisted on writing out with his own hand a parchment which proclaimed my dignity as a full-fledged member of the Mah family. He gave me another parchment relating some of the history of the Mah family. At length he delicately hinted at the reason for my visit.

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fathomable but imperious orders under which we labored. He sighed and said that he too knew of the blind obstinacy of those in authority in far away places, and while he could not concede the propriety of his position, still it was unthinkable that he should refuse so small a request from a new found kinsman. Furthermore, it would bring disgrace on the whole Mah family should any action on his part cause difficulty between me, his kinsman, and my Captain. Thus he would be pleased to move one mile back from the river the next morning.

The general personally escorted me to the entrance of his tent. There a large number of officers and a company of soldiers as honor guard met me and escorted me to the landing. They cheered when I shoved off for the ship.

Once aboard the ship the Captain had me into his cabin.

"What did he say.?" he asked dryly. "He'll move back in the morning," I said. Then I told him how the general had found in me a long lost member of his family. I said, "The general speaks better English than I do."

"He ought to," answered the Captain, "or Cambridge isn't what it's cracked up to be. I was wondering what the face saving formula was going to be this time. You see, even if those ragged soldiers of his are not quite up to U. S. Marine Corps standards, there is nothing the matter with his intelligence service. He knew we meant business this trip no matter how the missionaries protested. He knew that there is a convoy coming up river, an oiler and five merchant ships, escorted by 'Jock' Maclver in LADYBIRD flying the white ensign, and 'Wild Bill' Jaxon in PANAY. Blow high, blow low that convoy goes to Chung King. He knew that. But if he moved back from the river and cut off the revenue he was going to be

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most unpopular with his own people. He had to save face with the occidental, yes, but more important he had to save face with the oriental. What better than family pride. Every Chinese would respect that. He's tricked me again. I never would have thought of that."

That night I worked late in the yeoman's office. The next morning I was up bright and early and went ashore to see the general off. His people were already breaking camp and were moving out. The general was delighted with my present of a couple of cartons of cigarettes done up in ceremonial red paper, and with the certificate of membership in the American branch of the Mah family that I had labored so hard to produce {Continued on page 18) 15

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES JOHN F. KENNEDY, Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Paul B. Fay, with other guests made short visit to the Naval Academy on 1 August 1963. The President witnessed formation, made a tour of the Naval Academy Museum and delivered an address to the new plebe class.

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HE MOST important single event here at the Naval Academy since my last report was the visit of President Kennedy on 1 August. Dropping in by helicopter for an hour's visit at evening formation, the President gave a tremendous boost to plebe morale at a time when it is perhaps the most needed and appreciated. His warmth of personality, straightfrom-the-shoulder remarks about the value of making the Navy a career and his many friendly handshakes with plebes were something I wish each alumnus could have witnessed.

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HE SUMMER training program for 72 Naval Academy Information Officers in the Blue and Gold Program has just been completed. These reserve officers from all over the country received an intensive two-week indoctrination course here at the Academy and will assist us in obtaining high caliber nominees for appointments. These officers will be of great assistance to district commandants, recruiting officers and congressional leaders, and will provide individual guidance counseling for young men who want to know more about career opportunities in the Navy.

I cannot urge too strongly that all members of our Alumni Association, who are looking for current information about the Academy, contact one of these officers through the District Commandant. They are the best informed, most-up-to-date group of people in each District, and are eager to tell groups and individuals about the Naval Academy.

To give you an idea of how well-motivated these officers are, one of them, a lieutenant commander from Alabama, left the Academy on 27 July on completion of his course, went home and organized a group of 40 high school principals and guidance counselors for a visit to the Naval Academy on 16 August! Not even a month went by before we started receiving dividends from his efforts.

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HE VARSITY athletic program is due to get a big sendoff with the 21 September football opener with West Virginia. During the summer, first and third class members of the squad, together with other members of their classes, were learning duties of enlisted men and junior officers in fleet ships. Second classmen, including Ail-American quarter16

back candidate, Roger Staubach, attended classes in Annapolis and then went to Pensacola for flight training. Incidentally, we are looking for Staubach to make a better record in 1963 than he did in 1962. Even a repeat of his 1962 performance will put him within reach of six all-time Navy football performance records.

NEW program to provide incentives and opportunities for exceptional students has been launched this year with the selection of six outstanding first class midshipmen as Trident Scholars at the Naval Academy. These midshipmen will be permitted to undertake individualized study during first class year, which will involve a reduction in formal classes to provide time for research projects in areas of interest to the Navy.

Each midshipman must have his research project approved by his advisor and the Trident Scholarship Committee before he is permitted to embark on this new program. Our Trident Scholars will add a new dimension of excellence to the academic curriculum at the Academy. We hope it will make the Academy more attractive to highly intelligent nominees, thus improving the Academy's competitive position for the top talent in America! It has already provided a significant stimulus to both underclassmen and faculty members alike who aspire to advanced studies and research programs.

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We look forward to seeing as many of you as can make it back to Annapolis at the annual Homecoming Weekend, 28 September.

Sincerely,

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(Texaco helps) The Great Northern Paper Company has mills in Maine that produce some 600,000 tons of paper a year. That's the equivalent of one daily newspaper for every household in New York City for almost three years. Takes a lot of expensive machinery to do this. High-speed units that spin out a sheet of paper 22 feet wide at a 2,500-foot-a-minute clip, using plenty of water every step of the way.

That's fast work. Wet work, too. And speed and water can break down lubricants, bog down a complex machine. When that happened on Great Northem's round-the-clock operation, costs ran up, production ran down.

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HROUGHOUT T H E YEARS this institution has sent from its halls, in addition to the naval officers it has trained, men who have served education well. It has provided colleges with innumerable professors to blaze new trails in education. It has provided the undergraduate education for presidents and for many deans of fine universities throughout the country.

Its graduates are high in numbers among the presidents and senior executives of many of our largest corporations,^ many who achieved their present status after years of service in technical and scientific work for those companies. The post World War II graduates have earned or are in the process of earning thousands of advanced degrees in almost every university in the United States. Transcripts of undergraduate work at the Academy are mailed to universities at the rate of 100 per month for graduates entering advanced degree candidacy.

For one hundred thirteen years 4.0 has been the goal and 2.5 the gate for midshipmen. A straight "A" average still leaves 4.0 the goal even though it is expressed in terms of QPR, but a 2.0 QPR has become the gate to graduation and a naval career. Tecumseh has been made a full fledged "God of the C." He may not be worried about all of this, however, for a numerical translation formula will convert the final grade back into the 4.0 system at least during the transition period, so we and Tecumseh can keep a watchful eye on where we are going.

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Our academic changes are indeed revolutionary today. But we must never forget that these impressive improvements have been made possible only by the constant building process which has been our heritage. Upon the early achievements of those who went before us, an outstanding academic record has been established and maintained. Our present efforts are but the latest phase of this constant search for excellence which has enabled us to maintain the United States Naval Academy in the forefront of the academic community.

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{Continued from page 15) the night before. The certificate explained that in America Mah is spelled and pronounced MAC. What really thrilled the old boy was the Christmas present my father had sent me, a necktie and handkerchief of the clan MacFarlane. The general knew all about the Tartan and said he would wear them with pride. Even his officers seemed to be impressed.

So you see I am a Chinaman. Ever after that I was Ensign Mah wherever I went. My reputation went before me, so to speak, and Chinamen kept bobbing up at odd times and places to do nice things for me because I was a Mah and their kinsman. So it doesn't really matter what the Navy Department with its mental inflexibility says, I am a Chinaman. All the world knows it and 400 million Chinamen are prepared to swear to it. Surely in the face of massive evidence of that kind you would think that even the Navy Department would concede the possibility of error.

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RCA-Victor 10 inch, high fidelity, 33 1/3 L.P. non-breakable record, $3.25 each Includes: Naval Academy Band playing Anchors Aweigh, The tialls of Montezuma and a medley of marches.

Midshipmen's Chapel Choir singing Eternal Father.

Midshipmen's Drum and Bugle Corps rendering The Thunderer.

Naval Academy Glee Club singing Navy Blue and Gold.

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by Fred Lardner LTHOUGH there have been reports of a A - delay in enactment of the pay bill, H. R. 5555, it is probable that it will be approved by the Congress and become law effective October 1, 1963. In late August, Senator Richard B. Russell, chairman. Senate Armed Services Committee, was quoted as saying, "We may not get a bill until November." Whatever his motives for making that statement, recent reports indicate that he is willing to get the bill out of the way as soon as possible.

As chairman of the military subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Russell has been engaged for a long period In consideration of the Defense Department appropriations bill for fiscal 1964. His .Armed Services Committee has participated in hearings on the nuclear test ban treaty. Mr. Russell will be in the forefront of the pending debate on civil rights legislation.

Several military personnel bills passed by the House are lingering in the Senate Armed Services Committee. It is hoped that the other interests of many members of this committee will not st>mie action on such legislation. However, this session of Congress is scheduled to last almost all of this year, and there should be time for consideration of all necessary legislation.

Representative Carl Vinson, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, appointed the following conferees on the pay bill: Democrats— Representatives L. Mendal Rivers, S. Carolina, chairman; Philip J. Philbin, Mass.; F. Edward Hebert, Louisiana; Arthur Winstead, Miss.; and Republicans—Walter Norblad, Oregon; William H. Bates, Mass.; and William G. Bray, Indiana.

Rep. Rivers insists on a conference concerning H. R. 5555, although he said he would accept most of the changes made in the bill by the Senate.

Senate

(f) The committee recommends deletion of the various increases in subsistence allowances recommended by the House. The Defense Department is now undertaking a broad study of all subsistence allowances and recommended this deletion. (g) With respect to the hostile fire provision of $55 per month, the committee recommends deletion of the retroactive feature authorizing such pay retroactively to January 1, 1961.

(j) The committee recommends a new provision authorizing officers in the grade 0-4, major, and above without dependents to elect not to occupy Government quarters and at the same time receive their quarters allowance, subject to regulations prescribed by the President. (k) The Senate committee recommends the deletion of the House provision which would permit persons retired during the calendar year 1963 and prior to the effective date of the bill to recompute their retired pay under the new rates authorized in the pending legislation.

(1) The Senate committee in recommending that those retired prior to June 1958 and receiving pay under the current pay laws be authorized

(h) The Senate committee adopted a new concept for enlisted foreign duty pay which makes such pay permissive, rather than mandatory as at present. The amendment adopted by the committee would vest in the President the authority to authorize such pay for designated locations outside the United States. In effect, this would permit the Secretary of Defense to take into account the differences in conditions which exist for enlisted members serving overseas, including such factors as the rigors of the particular locality, including climate, and living and recreational facilities. The House bill would have de-

Tables Show

Increases

The tables below and on page 20 tell the story of the pay increases authorized in the Senate version of H. R. 5555.

AVERAGE BASIC PAY INCREASES WITH OVER 2 YEARS OF SERVICE The basic pay increases, with the greatest percentage increases in the lower grades, are set forth below, together with the number of persons in each pay grade. These percentages represent budget averages.

AVERAGE INCREASE IN BASIC PAY FOR PERSONS W I T H OVER 2 YEARS' SERVICE

Fiscal year 1964 cost of increases in basic pay under Senate version H. R. 5555 proposal for military personnel with over 2 years of service (12 months)

Changes

The changes made in the bill by the Senate are summarized in the committee report as follows: (a) For personnel with under 2 years of service in pay grades E-4 and above, the Senate committee recommends an increase of about 5 percent for enlisted personnel and from 8 to 12 percent for commissioned officers. The bill as passed by the House contained no increase for personnel with less than 2 years of service in any grade. (b) For officers with over 2 years of service the Senate committee increased the basic pay in grades O-l, second lieutenant, through 0-5, lieutenant colonel, in monthly amounts ranging from $10 to S30 above the rates contained in the House bill, for the officer promoted and serving in the normal career pattern. (c) The committee recommends for certain enlisted pay brackets with over 2 years of service, E-4 through E-7, an increase of $5 a month over that recommended by the House committee. (d) The committee recommends an increase in the special pay for physicians and dentists of an additional $50 at the 6-year point of active service—from §200 to $250—and an increase of $100 at the 10-year point of active service—from $250 to $350. The bill as passed by the House contains no increase in this special pay. (e) The Senate committee retains the separate pay table in existing law which authorizes additional longevity steps for the junior officer grades O-l, second lieutenant, through 0 - 3 , captain, who have over four years of active enlisted service.

S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R ,

le ed the State of Hawaii as a location for foreign duty pay with no further change. (i) The Senate committee recommends a flat rate of $30 per month for the family separation allowance, rather than the rate recommended by the House, ranging from $30 to $53.40 per month, based on a minimum $30 rate or onethird of the quarters allowance for a member in the same pay grade without dependents, whichever amount is the greater.

The House bill would consolidate the pay tables for these grades.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Niunber

P a y grade

Increased cost

Percent increase

Average dollar increase Annual

Chief of Staff 0-9 0-8 0-7

__

. ._- _

0-6 0-5 0-4 0-3 0-2 O-l W-4 W-3

Lieutenant general; vice admiral Major general; rear admiral Brigadier general; rear admiral (lower half) _ , _ . __ Colonel; c a p t a i n — _ _ _ _ _ _ Lieutenant colonel; commander„ Major; lieutenant commander ,_ _ __ Captain; lieutenant , _ _ _ . , _ _ _ , 1st lieutenant; lieutenant (junior grade) 2d lieutenant; ensign _ _ _ Chief warrant officer _ Chief warrant officer _ _ _

E-9

Sergeant major;

E-8

Master sergeant; senior chief p e t t y officer- _ _ Sergeant, 1st class; chief petty officer Staff sergeant; petty officer, 1st class--Sergeant; petty officer, 2d class _ _ Corporal; petty officer, 3d class .

Private, ist class; seaman . . . .

Private; seaman apprentice . . . . .

E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 E-2

Total enlisted

. . . .

.

.

3 5 S 30 105 484

Monthly

6,000 31,000 95,000 406,000

5.1 5.0 5.0 5.2

1,140 1,020 900 840

95 85 75 70

658 15,183 37,287 56,552 102,953 46,223 15,353 2,847 5,621 5,901 2,427

474,000 16,815,000 49,140,000 74,951,000 136,714,000 50,589,000 10,579,000 3,303,000 4,674,000 4,402,000 1,429,000

5.1 10.0 14.5 18.0 23.0 25.7 19.0 17.5 14.6 15.7 14.2

720 1,107 1,318 1,325 1,328 1,094 689 1,160 832 746 593

60 92 110 110 111 91 57 97 69 62 49

291,632

353,618,000

18.8

1,213 1

101

13,589

10,317,000

14.7

759

63

33,978 111,109 227,866 393,599 409,193 313,959 58,219 15,183

24,367,000 47,844,000 108,643,000 160,405,000 149,879,000 87,791,000 8,382,000 911,000

16.5 11.0 14.7 15.1 18.0 18.2 11.1 i. «

717 431 477 408 366 280 144

60 36 40 34 31 23 12 5

1,576,695

598,539,000

15.5 |

380

32

1,868,327

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to r e c o m p u t e their retired pay u n d e r t h e 1958 pay scales, adopted a provision p r o v i d i n g that such persons could r e c o m p u t e or receive a 5 percent cost-of-living increase, whichever is greater. T h e H o u s e bill w o u l d have a u t h o r i z e d recomputation plus 5 percent of the r e c o m p u t e d sum.

T h e table below shows examples of p e n d i n g changes in retired pay.

Examples

of dollar increases

in retired

Compensation

pay for persons

Act of 1949 and retired

Years of service

Grade

Rep. Rivers said he w o u l d not oppose the increases authorized by the Senate for personnel w i t h less t h a n t w o years' service, ( a ) or the i n creases authorized for officer grades O - l t h r o u g h 0 - 5 . ( b ) H e emphasized that he headed the Rivers subcommittee of the H o u s e A r m e d Services C o m m i t t e e , the first Congressional u n i t to consider this legislation, a n d higher pay for m o s t of these personnel had been approved by his subcommittee but later eliminated by the full H o u s e committee.

receiving

retired

pay under

prior to June 1,

Retired pay prior to June 1, 1958

the

Career

1958 Retired pay under H.R.5555

Present retired pay (under 1958 act)

House Chief O-IO 0-9 0-8 0-7 0-6 0-5 0-4 0-3 0-2 0-1 W-4 W-3 W-2 W-1 E-9 E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 E-2 E-1

R e g a r d i n g recomputation, (1) M r . Rivers said his g r o u p w o u l d not retreat from the H o u s e position that those retired prior to June 1, 1958, should have recomputation plus five percent.

T h e r e is considerable objection to the Senate piovision, ( k ) w h i c h w o u l d set aside the H o u s e provision w h i c h w o u l d p e r m i t persons retired d u r i n g calendar year 1963 and prior to the effective date of the bill to c o m p u t e their retired pay u n d e r the n e w rates authorized in the p e n d i n g legislation.

of Staff General; admiral Lieutenant general; vice admiral Major general; rear admiral Brigadier general; rear admiral (lower half) _ Colonel; captain Lieutenant colonel; commander Major, lieutenant commander Captain; lieutenant 1st lieutenant; lieutenant (junior grade) 2d lieutenant; ensign Chief warrant officer Chief warrant officer Chief warrant officer Warrant officer Sergeant major; master chief petty officer..

Master sergeant; senior chief petty officer. _ Sergeant, 1st class; chief petty officer Staff sergeant; petty officer, 1st class Sergeant; petty officer, 2d class Corporal; petty officer, 3d class Private, 1st class; seaman Private; seaman apprentice Recruit; seaman recruit

Senate

30 30 30 30 30 30 27 26 25 25 27 27 24 24 24

S9,684 9,684 9,684 9,684 8,700 7,296 436 620 864 096 036 164 084 796 544

S12,180 12,180 11,220 10,272 9,228 7,740 5,760 4,896 4,092 3,288 3,210 4,416 3,264 2,964 2,688

S17,712 16,065 14,175 12,768 11,100 9,312 6,590 5,172 4,293 3,456 3,372 4,884 3,684 3,324 2,952

SI6,872 15,300 13,500 12,156 10,572 8,868 6,276 5,136 4,293 3,456 3,372 4,656 3,504 3,168 2,820

23 23 24 25 25 24 23

2,208 1,992 1,860 1,644 1,224 960 732

2,340 2,112 1,968 1,740 1,308 1,008 780

2,532 2,220 2,064 1,824 1,368 1,056 816

2,455 2,220 2,064 1,824 1,368 1,056 816

INCREASE W I T H LESS T H A N 2 YEARS' SERVICE

Fiscal year 1964 cost of increases in basic pay under Senate version H. R. 5555^ personnel under 2 years on active duty (12 months)

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by Paul R. Schratz ' 3 9 THINGS I WISH I HAD SAID TO MY DAUGHTER AT SUMMER CAMP Daughter Henri enjoyed the summer as a camp counsellor at Talloires, France, on beautiful Lake Annecy in the Savoy Alps. But Henri, t\pical of a nineteen-year-old, was taking her responsibilities casually and soon old Dad received the following letter:

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"Dear Henri

President— .\DM. WALTER F . BOONE, USN (Ret.) '21 (5735), Washington, D. C. Vice President (Eastern Area)— CAPT. ROYCE N . FLIPPIN, U S N R

"One of the first lessons we learn in the military is one we learn to appreciate only years later, usually the hard way. This is the cardinal rule of command, that with authority goes responsibility- and accountability. Having been placed in authorit}' over the youngsters, you now realize you shouldn't have been off lolly-gagging even though they were safely in dreamland. You are entitled to your own freedom, of course, but before you go, appoint your most mature youngster as a deputy. Make sure he is dependable, understands what he is responsible for and what to do if something goes wrong. You can delegate part of your authority' if he is a responsible tj'pe, but keep in mind that this does not relieve you one iota of your own responsibility to Mr. Mac. Err neither by delegating too much—'You've got the sack; see you when I'm back'—nor too little—'Call me if anything happens and I'll tell you what to do.'

'26 (8278), New York, N . Y.

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

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

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

TRUSTEES Superintendent's Representative— C.^PT. JOHN T . STRAKER, USN '40 (13960), Chief of Staff, USNA At Large (To serve until Spring Meeting 1964) MR. HANSON W . BALDWIN "24 (7405)

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"A few nights ago I remained in the Counsellors chalet after hours with some of my friends, leaving my chalet unattended. . . . Mr. Mac has given all of us a talk on responsibility but he would like you, too, to say a word since you have been in a position many times when you were responsible for hundreds of lives.

"I am writing to promise that I shall try to fulfill my duties here as a counsellor for the remainder of the summer to the best of my abilities.

"But one question—when you are in command of a submarine, is it your duty to check the men for reveille each morning.''"

"As a watch officer, I felt best when I knew I had the full responsibilit)' and confidence of the command in carrying out the routine to the best of my ability, but it's comforting to have the CO or exec at hand in a tight situation. Later as a CO I slept best when 1 knew the watch was alert, able to recognize early signs of danger, and take proper initial action. But never for a moment is one's own responsibilitv' evaded. Even with the best of watch officers, the CO must be on the bridge constantly when the going gets rough.

"From your letter I see \ o u are beginning to understand these things, particularly from your remark about the CO checking the men at reveille. Of course he doesn't; even on a twoman sub this is the responsibility of subordinates.

You have recognized that your senior counsellor either lacks faith in his subordinates or is unable to delegate authoritj' because he lacks faith in himself."

"Dear Dad "Thanks much for your letter. After talking it over in camp we all organized our groups like military commands. We even decided to share responsibilities by putting the youngsters on a watch in three. But now what do I do with these requests for a transfer.' . . ."

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CALL FOR THE FALL MEETING 1963 The President has called the Fall Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association to be held in Alumni House, Annapolis, Maryland at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, 26 September 1963. Members of the Board are urged to make every effort to attend this Meeting; members of standing committees who are not members of the Board are invited to attend.

Board members and other standing committee members who are then in Annapolis are invited to breakfast in Alumni House from 7:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on the day of the Meeting for informal discussions. Luncheon will be served in Alumni House to all attending the Meeting plus invited guests from the Naval Academy and the Severn River Naval Command.

The Board Meeting will be preceded by a meeting of the Executive Committee in Alumni House from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the Meeting, 26 September.

Classes and chapters not otherwise represented on the Board will be invited to send representatives to the Board Meeting as observers and to introduce such items as the classes or chapters may wish to discuss.

Members are reminded that Friday, 27 September, the day immediately following the day of the Board Meeting, is the start of Homecoming activities at the Naval Academy and Alumni House.

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Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.) Executive Director USNA LIBRARY REQUEST Professor Vernon D. Tate, Librarian of USNA Library, needs 3 copies of the U. S. Naval Institue Proceedings to complete a run of the Proceedings from 1927 to 1962 in the brigade library. The issues required are November 1942; December 1944; and September 1946. The U. S. Naval Institute has been unable to furnish the library with these issues.

Professor Tate requests that donors contact the Acquisitions Librarian, USNA Library, prior to shipping to receive franked mailing labels.

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SPIKE WEBB Richard Raymond, III, '54 sent the following note and verse to Shipmate:

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"I read in the Navy Times that Spike Webb is gone. No doubt hundreds of letters and telegrams have flooded in, expressing all degrees of sorrow and loss for the old Rock of Navy boxing. Enclosed is a verse you might find room for in the next issue of Shipmate."

SPIKE When I went out for Batt boxing I hated to get my nose bloodied.

I was a lousy boxer, but he Coached me, like the hundreds of other Middies passing into his care.

He'd stand at the ringside, and snarl If I flinched, "Keep yer guard up!

An' keep punchin'!" So I did.

But the manager kindly put someone else in For the main event. Spike, the little Banty rooster, watched them all, the good And the bad, and those who couldn't box for Sour apples, he left with this, his credo, "Keep yer guard up, and keep punchin'!"

RICHARD RAYMOND, III

THE CALL OF THE SEA Have you ever stood on a heaving deck, In a raging northwest gale.

Have you ever watched the spume-tipped white caps Break over your windward rail.?

Have you ever seen the sea gulls Dipping along your lee.?

If you have, my friend, I'll tell you— You've felt the call of the sea.

Have you ever seen the sun rise In a lambent glory of flame; With the ocean an emerald jewel.

And the sky in colors unnamed.'

Have you been alone in that vastness When the winds of the earth broke free.'

If you have, my friend, I'll tell you— You've felt the call of the sea.

Do you ever dream of far-off lands.

Whose people you'd like to know; Have you seen the palms of tropic isles Or the fields of arctic snow?

Would you like to wander this world around, Are there places you'd like to be.'

If there are, my friend, I'll tell you— Answer the call of the sea!

W . J. DiMITRIJEVIC

MEET"

PARENTS' WEEKEND Parents' Weekend, conceived as a means of acquainting mothers, fathers, guardians, even sisters and brothers, with the facts of life at the Naval Academy, is fast becoming a tradition. It has served, and continues to serve, as an instrument by which a useful and much desired rapport between parents and Navy is established.

Its benefits are both direct and subde, as in the latter where the new midshipman, in showing those nearest to him his new way of life, strengthens his own growing pride in the Academy and the service.

The thirteenth Annual Parents' Open House Weekend took place August 23, 24, 25 and was a tremendous success, even to the point of excellent weather. A total of 3,211 persons registered in Mahan Hall for the 3-day event.

Perhaps the Parents' Forum, held from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday evening was the most popular event of the program, for here was the chance for the parents to get answers to many of the questions they had. The Superintendent, Secretary of the Academic Board, the Commandant of Midshipmen and Dean Drought, as well as other officials of the Academy were on hand to supply the answers.

For the youngsters, the brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces of the midshipmen, the big moment came Saturday morning on Worden Field with the 1200 strong Plebe Class on parade.

Nor perhaps was the excitement any less for the more mature members of family parties. The Honorable Fred Korth, Secertary of the Navy, reviewed the parade after a short address to the spectators and the midshipmen on the field.

Tours of the various departments, sporting events, boat trips, with the sailboats being handled by the young plebe midshipmen, made for a busy, happy and interesting time. Meals in the mess hall with the midshipmen was an event for male parents and guardians.

Although three days are hardly enough to give the parents a really good look at the Naval Academy program, many parents departed on Sunday with a better understanding of how they can assist the Academy in helping their sons during the four-year course. And as for the new midshipmen themselves, they, for the most part, retained a certain warm feeling of satisfaction at having shared for a short time this new experience in their lives.

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USNA AND USMA ALUMNI FATHERS OF USNA CLASS OF 1967 RAdm. John M. Lee, USN Mid'n. John M. Lee, Jr. Mr. Lionel D. Paradis Mid'n. Roger Paradis Capt. Frederick M. Stiesberg, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Frederick M. Stiesberg, Jr.

USNA 1905 LCdr. Virgil Baker, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. David Baker 1921 R.A.dm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Jr., USN (Ret.) Mid'n. John Stephen Fitzgerald •Cdr. Lucius K. Scott, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Johnstone M. Scott 1923 Cdr. Guy M. Neely, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Stephen M. Neely

1936 Capt. Joseph H. Barker, Jr., (CEC) USN Mid'n. Joseph H. Barker, III Capt. Charles R. Eisenbach, USN Mid'n. Charles R. Eisenbach, II Col. William F. Kramer, USMC Mid'n. Steven B. Kramer

1924 Capt. Harold R. Demarest, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Harold R. Demarest, Jr. Capt. Frank W. MacDonald, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Richard R. MacDonald

1937 Capt. John P. Currie, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Michael P. Currie Capt. Edwin C. Finney, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Edwin C. Finney, Jr. R.\dm. Lawrence V. Julihn, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Lawrence S. Julihn Cdr. Jack C. Whisder, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Jack C. Whisder, Jr. 1938

1925 MGen. John N. Hart, USMC (Ret.) Mid'n. John T. Hart 1926 RAdm. Ford N. Taylor, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Richard F. Taylor

Capt. Daniel J. Harrington, III, USN Mid'n. Daniel J. Harrington, IV Capt. Monroe Kelly, Jr., USN Mid'n. Monroe Kelly, III Capt. William N. Leonard, USN Mid'n. John W. Leonard Capt. James A. Masterson, USN Mid'n. Frederick J. Masterson Capt. Ben B. Pickett, USN Mid'n. Ludwell L. Pickett Capt. Vincent E. Schumacher, USN Mid'n. Vincent P. Schumacher 1939 Cdr. Carl J. Ballinger, Jr., USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Carl J. Ballinger, III Capt. Valentine G. Holzapfel, USN Mid'n. Jon D. Holzapfel

1930 RAdm. Robert R. Craighill, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. John St. Clair Craighill Capt. Raymond W. Johnson, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Jeffrey B. Johnson Maj. William G. Tisdale, USA (Ret.) Mid'n. John H. Tisdale 1931 RAdm. Edward J. O'Neill, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. John E. O'Neill Capt. Jack B. Williams, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Jack B. Williams, Jr. 1932 Capt. Malcolm T. Munger, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Edmund C. Munger R.\dm. Magruder H. Tutde, USN Mid'n. Robert E. Tutde

1940

1933 RAdm. Thomas A. Christopher, USN Mid'n. Thomas A. Christopher Capt. Hayden L. Leon, USN Mid'n. Peter F. Leon RAdm. Walter H. Newton, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Walter H. Newton •Capt. Jack W. Roe, USN Mid'n. Jack W. Roe, Jr. R.\dm. James J. Vaughan, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. James J. Vaughan, Jr. 1934 Capt. Charles Antoniak, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Peter R. Antoniak Cdr. Junius P. Hobbs, (SC) USN (Ret.) Mid'n. John K. Hobbs

Capt. Bud K. Beaver, USN Mid'n. Bradley K. Beaver Capt. Charles J. Beers, USN Mid'n. Charles J. Beers, Jr. Capt. Jacob V. Heimark, USN Mid'n. Donald B. Heimark Capt. William J. Keating, USN Mid'n. Raymond M. Keadng Cdr. Miles A. Libbey, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Miles A. Libbey, III Cdr. John B. Mutt^-, USNR Mid'n. John E. Mutty Capt. John P. Weir, Jr., USN Mid'n. John P. Weir 1941 Capt. Oscar F. Dreyer, USN Mid'n. Gregory F. Dreyer Capt. Dante R. Marzetta, USN Mid'n. Dante R. Marzetta Capt. James V. Rowney, USN Mid'n. John V. Rowney

1935 Capt. Rodney J. Badger, USN Mid'n. Richard S. Badger Capt. Robert B. Kelly, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Robert B. Kelly, Jr. SEPIEMBER-OCTOBER,

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1942 Capt. Charles B. Bishop, USN Mid'n. Peter B. Bishop *Cdr. Alexander D. C. Byers, USN Mid'n. David C. Byers Capt. William E. Carver, USN Mid'n. William E. Carver, Jr. Capt. John P. Gutting, USN Mid'n. John P. Gutting, Jr. Cdr. Robert L. Lowell, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Robert L. Lowell, Jr. Capt. Griswold L. Moeller, (CEC) USN Mid'n. Robert L. Moeller Cdr. William M. Robinson, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Michael S. Robinson 1943 Capt. George R. Bryan, USN Mid'n. George R. Bryan, IE Capt. James M. Campbell, USN Mid'n. Robert B. Campbell Cdr. William W. Cobb, USN Mid'n. William W. Cobb, Jr. *Cdr. Chester W. Gates, Jr., USN Mid'n. Christopher G. Gates Capt. Robert E. Hawthorne, USN Mid'n. Robert E. Hawthorne, Jr. LCdr. Richard H. Johnston, Jr., USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Richard H. Johnston, III Capt. Guy C. Leavitt, USN Mid'n. Guy C. Leavitt, Jr. Capt. James M. O'Brien, USN Mid'n. James M. O'Brien, Jr. Capt. Spencer E. Robbins, USN Mid'n. Thomas F. Robbins Capt. Robert J. Selmer, USN Mid'n. John R. Selmer Capt. Harold D. Sollenberger, USN Mid'n. Robert T. Sollenberger Cdr. A. D. Struble, Jr., USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Arthur D. Struble, III Capt. Reuben F. Woodall, USN Mid'n. Stephen R. Woodall 1944 Cdr. James H. Aldrich, USN Mid'n. James H. Aldrich, Jr. Cdr. Harold E. Baumberger, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Harold E. Baumberger, Jr. Cdr. Norman F. Campbell, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Ronald M. Campbell Cdr. Hal C. Casde, USN Mid'n. Hal C. Casde, Jr. Cdr. William P. Etter, USN Mid'n. William P. Etter, II Cdr. Charles V. Gardiner, (SC) USN Mid'n. Charles V. Gardiner, Jr. Cdr. Walter W. Honour, USN Mid'n. Walter W. Honour, Jr. 1945 LCdr. James K. Boak, USN Mid'n. Robert S. Thurlow Cdr. R. T. E. Bowler, USN Mid'n. R. T. E. Bowler, HI Cdr. Philroy C. Gale, Jr., USN Mid'n. Philroy C. Gale, III Cdr. Patrick J. Hannifin, USN Mid'n. Steven P. Hannifin

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Mr. Edward F. Ladd Mid'n. Roger F. Ladd Mid'n. Ronald L. Ladd Cdr. Robert D. McCrary, USN Mid'n. Michael S. McCrary Cdr. Allen S. Waters, (CEC) USN Mid'n. Robert S. Waters Mid'n. William A. Waters

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1929 Mr. Grover M. Gaffney Mid'n. William A. Gaffney 1935 Col. Floyd G. Pratt, USA (Ret.) Mid'n. Richard A. Pratt 1942

Urn Call

there, and showed Bill pictures of the escort destroyer that is to be named after WILLIS in January.

At Los Alamitos Bill stopped long enough to check up on DICK COFFMAN and found him BLANKENSHIP, ERNEST JOSEPH (CAPT USN working healthily in his garden.

RET ' 0 9 ) , 13 J u l y ' 6 3 , Paso R o b l e s , C a l i f .

JOHNNY ISEMAN seems to be doing all right BRODIE, GEORGE KEENEY (CAPT CEC USN at his home in Sunset, Me., for he recently wrote RET ' 3 0 ) , d e c e a s e d , 2 A p r i l ' 6 3 to KENT HEWITT, sending a clipping about CRAIG, ROBERT JAMES (LT USN ' 5 6 ) , 19 A u g .

HARRY LYON's death. ' 6 3 , USS CONSTELLATION, A . A .

For general information: There are around 60 of us left from the 208 who graduated in 1907, CRANDALL, HAL RUSSELL (LCDR USN ' 5 1 ) , 2 4 and there is some 11,695 in the treasury, enough J u l y ' 6 3 , A. A . Cubi Pt, Philippine Islands to provide flowers for everybody, but not enough D U N N , LUCIUS CLAUDE (CAPT USN RET ' 0 9 ) , for the all-time upkeep of the room for which 14 A u g . ' 6 3 , A l e x a n d r i a H o s p . , V a . we provided the furnishings at Alumni House.

There is no Santa Claus who is likely to come FLY, W I L L I A M A N T H O N Y (CAPT USN RET through with a fat endowment fund, and the ' 2 3 ) , 2 6 Sept. ' 6 2 , L a . only way to raise any will be to pass the hat G L E N N O N , HARRISON RANDOLPH (LCDR USN around to all the class—before there are even RET ' 1 1 ) , 2 9 J u l y ' 6 3 , Forest H i l l s , N . Y. fewer of us. Opinions as to the "if, how and how G O O D , H O W A R D HARRISON ( V A D M USN RET much" are invited. ' 1 2 ) , 12 A u g . ' 6 3 , U S N H , B e t h e s d a , M d .

LtCol. Charles K. Bortell Mid'n. Charles K. Bortell, Jr.

GRAY, ERNEST JOEL, ' 4 8 , 25 J u l y ' 6 3 , A u t o

LtCol. William D. Tatsch Mid'n. William D. Tatsch, Jr.

HANSEN, ROBERT FREDERICK (LCDR USN ' 5 2 ) ,

Ace, Annapolis, M d .

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1943 Col. Cleo Merton Bishop Mid'n. Robert T. Bishop Col. Joseph B. Conmy, Jr. Mid'n. Joseph B. Conmy, III 1944 Major William J. Nelson Mid'n. William J. Nelson, Jr. Major Marshall E. Nolan Mid'n. Marshall d'A. Nolan ' Deceased

HIBBARD,

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

USNR RET

With deep sorrow I report the death of a cherished classmate: "WW" TURNER, who died on 10 June in Overlook Hospital, Summit, N. J. LOWE, FRANK LOPER ( V A D M USN RET ' 1 4 ) , Death came suddenly following a last minute at2 8 J u l y ' 6 3 , El C a j o n , C a l i f . tempt to save his life after a complicated circulaL Y O N , HARRY W . , N ' 0 7 , 3 0 M a y ' 6 3 , T o g u s , tory operation. His age was 77.

M a i n e , Vet's Hosp.

Turner, who stood very near the top of the M A C A U L A Y , WALTER SCOTT (RADM USN RET class, resigned shortly after the close of World War I. His rank at the time was lieutenant com' 1 8 ) , 2 8 J u l y ' 6 3 , Tucson, A r i z . mander. His home for many years was at 62 MAGRUDER, J O H N HOLMES, JR. (COMO USN Southern Blvd., Chatham, N. J. After 7 years as RET ' 1 1 ) , 2 0 A u g . ' 6 3 , Chelsea Naval an engineer at the Fox Film Corporation he joined Hosp., B o s t o n ; Mass. the F. W. Woolworth Company as an executive MILLER, W I L L I A M I R V I N , JR., N ' 3 3 , 14 J a n . engineer. He was in charge of the firm's airconditioning, heating, lighting and ventilation ' 6 3 , San D i e g o , C a l i f . in all stores in the United States and Canada. He N A S H , HERBERT (LCDR USNR RET ' 2 9 ) , 2 2 retired from the company in 1949. Turner kept M a y ' 6 3 , Lancaster, Calif. up his membership in the Alumni Association and his loyalty to his classmates was outstanding.

NORDYKE, HORACE W I L L I A M S ' 0 9 , 1 A u g .

He was always ready to contribute to the class ' 6 3 , M e t h . Hosp., I n d i a n a p o l i s , I n d . reunions, although he was not able to attend.

ROWE, LIONEL LEWIS (RADM USN RET ' 2 1 ) , Indeed, he sent a contribution to our 55th 24 A u g . '63 luncheon, just a few days before his death, as reported in the August Shipmate. The secretary was THORNHILL, HENRY EHRMAN (RADM USN gready impressed by his willingness to assist in RET ' 1 8 ) , 15 A u g . ' 6 3 , C o r o n a d o , C a l i f . anything affecting 1908.

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VOSBURY, BRONSON POINDEXTER (CDR USN RET ' 1 8 ) , 2 J u l y ' 6 3 , K i l l i n g w o r t h , C o n n .

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PHILIP SCUSN USN(Ret.) RET ' 2 5 ) , 2 7 Allen(RADM B. Reed, J u l y 3101 ' 6 3 Woodley , U S N H , Road, P o r t s N.W. mouth, Va.

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Mrs. Eleanor Blackburn Johnson, widow of LCol. M. E. Johnson, USAF, and daughter of Capt. PAUL P. BLACKBURN, died in St. Helena, Calif., on 16 July and was buried 23 July next to her husband in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

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

The news of 1907 is nearly 2 months old and comes mainly through the interest of BILL BOWDEY who was out on the West Coast in late May. At the Coronado Rotary Club he saw CORT BAUGHMAN, in good health and spirits, and expecting to come East shordy in connection with USNA Alumni Association affairs. At the same luncheon there was a birthday cake honoring the oldest living USNA graduate. Admiral Richard H. Jackson, USN (Ret.) '87.

Bill also saw Grace Helen EARLE (widow of our J.B.), about to take off with a group for Europe and the Middle East. In Long Beach he saw DUTCH HEIM, still at the same apartment since Ramona's death, and able to shoot golf regularly. Sue BRADLEY is still in their old home

The survivors are his widow, Ebba Johnson Turner, a son, William Jr. of Upper Montclair; 2 daughters, Mrs. William H. Combs of Summit and Mrs. Beverly W. Robertson of Short Hills, N. J. He also leaves 2 brothers, a sister and 7 grandchildren.

Dorothy

Draper

DONAVIN

One of the most widely known and admired ladies of the Class of 1908, the beloved wife of our friend KIRKWOOD H. (PAT) DONAVIN, passed away, apparendy in her sleep, on 18 July 1963 in her home in Coronado, Calif. She had been in poor health for some time. Burial was in the Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, on 26 July. Survivors, in addition to her husband, are a son, a daughter and 6 grandchildren, as well as her sister, Mrs. J. L. Kauffman, wife of VAdm. Kauffman.

The FOY family (all 2) are taking off on a cruise to the Caribbean in the SANTA PAULA of

the Grace Line on 2 August for 2 weeks. (Sort of a "busman's holiday," I would say, for the writer.) As my deadline for next month's Shipmate arrives the day we return to New York, I am preparing my notes in advance of sailing.

This also takes care of the contingency that we might be taken into port by our friend Castro while passing his embatded isle, and my communications interrupted.

S H I P M A T E

Speaking of travelers, I have just had an interesting postcard from one BILL BRERETON who, with his brother, was passing through Connemara. County Galway, Ireland, following the recently set precedent of checking up on long-ago ancestors. And I didn't even know that he had any such! Irish, that is. However, he appeared to be enjoying the search.

An item that will be of interest to members of the class, I'm sure, is word from RAdm. Eller, head of the historical section of the Navy Department, that he has secured the recendy completed memoirs of HANK MARKLAND for file in his section. He adds that the manuscript is not only good history but good reading as well and that he considers it a valuable acquisition. Knowing Hank so well and so favorably as we all do, we can be sure that this is an understatement.

The notice about the 55th anniversary luncheon —while it did not produce many guests—did scare up a number of gready appreciated letters from people who have been conspicuous by their silence since time immemorial. One such was from our great friend MATCHEW STROTHER, written from his present home in Albany, Ga., which is also his birthplace. He wrote of being married (1948) to his present wife, a "wonderful person" who had been a classmate of his in Albany when they were children. "Also that same year I bought 60 acres of land and a cabin in very good hunting country in B.C., Canada. We went up there and stayed almost 2 years and I shot everything B.C. had to offer in big game. Later on we made another successful hunting trip to Alaska and afterwards, alone this time, I went to Kodiak Island and shot a kodiak bear. My big game hunting days are over and now I endeavor to concentrate on skeet!"

Matchew sent me a clipping from the National Skeet Shooting Review, which he swore me to keep to myself, and which states: "One of the N.S.S.A.'s oldest active members is proving that life begins at 78. Capt. E. W. Strother of Albany, Ga., had been shooting skeet for years and the highest score he ever posted was a 99. That was until this spring. He found the range and put together 4 rounds of 25; then, in the Flint Skeet and Trap Club's registered shoot on 3 March, he broke another perfect round to run his string to 125 X 125. Captain Strother was one of the original members of the Flint Club and he remains one of its most active members."

I regret the violation of Matchew's confidence, but I feel it justified by the need for knowing— by many of us—that "It's never too late!"

Must run for the boat, so I'll postpone further breaches of security until the next time.

But I must take time to quote the reply I received from my long-winded friend MIKE COLLINS. It read: "Regrets 6 / 6 / 6 3 . "

Sec'y, RAdm. Harold C. Train, USN (Ret.) 1 St. Mary's St., Annapolis. Md. HORACE W. NORDYKE HORACE W. NORDYKE died at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., on 1 August 1963.

During World War I he served as a lieutenant on destroyer duty in the North Atlantic, and during World War II he worked with the War Production Board in Washington. In Indianapolis, Nordyke founded the Indianapolis Manufacturing Co. and H. W. Nordyke Veneers.

He is survived by his widow, Josephine, a son, H. William Nordyke of Pacific Palisades, Calif., a brother, Robert S. Nordyke of Indianapolis, 2 grandchildren and a niece.

ERNEST JOSEPH BLANKENSHIP I deeply regret to report that Buck died on 13 July 1963 in a hospital at Paso Robles, Calif., after a stay of only 1 week in the hospital. His widow, Glenna, wrote that he had been ill the SEPT E MBE R - O C T O B E R ,

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past 2 years and remained c'.ose at home. He actually died of a stroke suffered the night of 13 July. BOB WHITE and his wife Ethyl represented our class at the funeral services which were carried out by soldiers from Camp Roberts with salute, taps and presentation of the United States flag to the widow. The burial was in the district cemetery of Paso Robles. Buck is survived by his widow, Glenna, a son, Ernest J., Jr., a daughter, Ruth (Mrs. N. D. Marshall), 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Phyllis Wershing of Paragon, Ind. Buck was a native of Paragon, Ind. After graduation from the Naval Academy he served in various assignments ashore and afloat until his retirement on 1 May 1936, when he and his family moved to Paso Robles. He married Glenna P. Moore of Martinsville, Ind., in 1911. He was an active farmer, raising almonds, barley and livestock; he retired from farming in 1955.

Buck was recalled to active duty in 1940 and served throughout World War II, retiring again in 1946 with the rank of captain. He served as Naval Attache in Martinique and as a convoy commander in the Pacific for 2 years. He received a Letter of Commendation from Rear Admiral Reifsnider for his outstanding work in handling task units in the South Pacific operating in forward areas for a period of 1 year.

LUCIUS CLAUDE DUNN It is with deep sadness that I report the death of LUCY on 14 August 1963 at the Alexandria Hospital. He died suddenly, but had been in very poor health for many years. Funeral services were held in the Fort Myer Chapel with burial in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Classmates acted as honorary pallbearers.

He is survived by his widow, Dorothy Buckle Dunn, and 2 sisters. They had made their home for many years at 1111 South 23rd Rd., Arlington 2, Va. Lucy was a native of Water Valley, Miss.

After graduation he served in the MINNESOTA, the SAN FRANCISCO, commanded the submarine G-2 and the K-1 in European waters during World War I, and was later assistant chief of staff to Admiral W. S. Sims, commander of U. S. Naval Forces operating in European waters. After World War

I he commanded the MCFARLAND, PILLSBURY

and

the MINDANAO. He was a graduate of

the

senior class of the Naval War College; served as chief of staff to the Commandant of the Sixteenth Naval District, Philippines, and at the time of his retirement on 30 June 1937, was executive officer of the cruiser CHESTER.

He was recalled to active duty in 1939 and assigned duty as district intelligence officer of the Potomac River Command, with additional duty in administration of the Naval Shore Patrol and as president of the Naval Reserve Officers Selection Board. He was promoted to the rank of captain and retired again in 1947, after 40 years of active naval service. He held the World War I medal, the Nicaraguan Medal, the Shanghai Medal, the Tunisian Medal and World War II Medal. He was also awarded the Secretary of Navy Cx)mmendation Medal and the Danish Medal, Knight of Dannebrog.

Lucy was co-author of the original song of '09. He was a cheer leader his 1st class year at the Naval Academy, took part in Masqueraders plays; he had rare musical talent and played several instruments. Until his health prevented him he was always song leader at the Carabao Wallo each year.

Vivian T. MANOCK I deeply regret to announce that FRANK'S wife died on 3 August at her home 757 Alameda Blvd., Coronado, Calif., after a long illness. Funeral services were held in the Coronado Mortuary Chapel. Her body was cremated followed by interment in ti.e Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Frank, a son, Chesley D. Manock of Chula Vista, Calif., 2 daughters, Mrs. George Eakle of Philadelphia and Mrs. Marjorie M. Lemly of Coronado, 2 grandsons and a sister.

Vivian was born in Pennsylvania lived in Coronado for 32 years.

and

had

HAROLD TRAIN

Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.), 5509 Grove St. Chevy Chase 15, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey O. Thomas 725 West Boulevard, Kokomo, Ind. HEIN, Capt H. R. "From a reliable source" comes the report diat Hap and Corny (Cornelia) threw a massive and very delightful party at their home at 456 B St., Coronado. Almost all of 1910 from thereabouts were present—including the GUS GRAYs, the DON BEARYs, the BALDY POWNALLs and Evelyn TRAYNOR. MOORE, RAdm. C. J. Charlie is out of the hospital, but not quite feeling like the near youngest of 1910 yet.

MULNIX, ROBERT C. A most interesting letter from Bob in his home, La Casa K-9 in Woffard Heights, Calif. This was followed by a copy of the Kern Valley Sun which carried an article and picture about Bob and his desert art. We have a Remington among us. Life has been pretty rough with him for several years—ulcers, operations, hospitals and what not—but, says he: "Passed mile post 77, and am going 4 bells and a jingle." Expects to paint on various deserts this winter.

SHERMAN, Mrs. Frederick C. Fanny took a nasty spill in her garage on 21 July. This required several days in the hospital; and the cancellation of a big lawn party she had planned for the following v/eek. Fortunately no bones broken.

She definitely plans to make Alumni Homecoming, and the motor cruise through New England and the Canadian provinces.

SLOAN, MajGen. JOHN E. Who else saw the picture of Tod Sloan, the famous jockey, in Life of 26 July—who was otherwise known as "The Kid from Kokomo"? Your reporter could not fail to bring that to the attention of our famous Army General, who has carried that same name all these years—but no response. Do Army Generals tease pretty good—or no?

TRAYNOR, Mrs. Francis P. A nice card from Evelyn. She was doing the Lake Tahoe country last month. She does get about!

UNDERWOOD, Capt. HERBERT W. A Kodacolor of The Judge at a luncheon party reached your reporter recendy. He had to look twice. The receding hair line and the expanding girth line were not reminiscent of the tall, skinny guy he used to march to recitations with—and has not seen since.

This job of reporting the chit-chat, the gossip of 1910, brings its rewards. For instance the LUCKEL party brought to light a successor to the Navy School, and fellow townsman, RAdm. Joseph R. Lannom '19—shades of 1905 in Humboldt, Tenn.

RAdm. B. O. WILLS (USNRF). Quoting a note to CJM: "Since seeing you, Elizabeth and I took our granddaughter Elaine on a trip to Europe.

We have just returned. Wonderful time—France, Italy, Switzerland and England—and New York City. As you know we have a Riviera just outside our patio. Best to all!" Billy's address is: 538 Bay View Drive, Rio Del Mar, Aptos, Calif.

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Sec'y, VAdm. R. M. Griffin, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington 8, D. C.

HARRISON RANDOLPH GLENNON It is with deep regret that we report the passing of LCdr. HARRISON RANDOLPH GLENNON, USN (Ret.), of a heart attack during the night of 29 July at his home, 116-23 Union Turnpike, Forest Hills, Long Island, N. Y. Having retired from the Navy in 1922, naval circles saw him hut seldom in later years, but it is certain that his ready wit and pleasant disposition earned him a host of friends in civilian life. He joined the U. S. Shipping Board and later the New York staff of Moore-McCormack Lines. He retired in 1955.

Interment took place in Arlington National Cemetery on 2 August with full military honors.

The class sent flowers and the honorary pallbearers were: RAdm. F. A. Braisted '09, Chandler, Perley, Hinckley, W. J. Buder, Cygon, Reynolds and Zimmermann. He is survived by his widow. May Redus Glennon of the home address, 5 children and his brother, Capt. James B. Glennon, USN (Ret.) '09.

JOHN RICHARD PETERSON, JR.

cial management and is now on an inspection trip in Holy Loch; and Capt. John C. HILL is in OpNav, in charge of the Strategic Systems Branch of the Command and Control Division.

Our Third Echelon has not been idle: the wedding of 2Lt. William Morris KRULAK, USMC '62, to Miss Mae Mallory Spence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buddig Spence of Roswell, Ga., took place in the chapel of Goucher College, Towson, Md., on 11 June. The brother of the groom. Deacon Victor Harold Krulak, Jr., '59, assisted in performing the ceremony. The reception was held in the alumni house of the college.

Richard G. ZIMMERMANN, Jr., senior patrol leader of Boy Scout Troop 33 and member of the Order of the Arrow, received the Scout "God and Country" award of the Yokosuka-Yokohama District during church services on 28 July from Cdr. R. G. Hutcheson, Chaplain.

Our 1st entry for our Fourth Echelon: ROGER PAINE is one of the earliest, if not the 1st greatgrandparent in the class! Rogc attained that distinction on the birth of Catherine Anne Paine on 26 June in Lexington, Va. The fond parents are Judy and Roger W. Paine, III. Papa is a senior at Washington and Lee, majoring in English, and Judy is the daughter of Capt. Clifford S. Foster '35 and Mrs. Foster. The grandparents, Capt. Roger W. Paine, Jr., and Isla Rea, are also to be congratulated. If the newcomer is anything like her great-grandmother, Corinne, she will be a winner!

We report with great regret the passing of LCdr. JOHN RICHARD PETERSON, JR., USN (Ret.), of acute congested heart failure on 23 July at the Underwood Hospital, Woodbury, N. J. Pete retired from the service in 1932 and his wife Florence predeceased him in 1937. Interment occurred in Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, N. J., on 26 July. He is survived by a brother. Friends desiring further information may contact Capt. Valentine M. Davis, USN (Ret.) '20, at 4 Budd Blvd., Woodbury, N. J., to whom we are indebted for the above.

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GLENN HOWELL has been back in Boise, broadcasting since May, and has had a chance to return to the West Coast for a week in Seatde and one in Carmel. One eye is at present acting up and if it persists, he will give Bethesda a chance to look-see in September.

We are grieved to write that BOB HAGGART's Adele passed away on 12 July, after a long illness.

They had been married nearly 51 years. Their daughter, Adele, was with Bob for a couple of weeks when she had to return to her family because her husband was being transferred to Washington in August.

GEORGE LOWRY may turn up in Washington the latter part of September.

The FOSTERS are considering an autumn trip to Spain and Portugal via air. The McMILLINs will be off for San Antonio, Texas, for 3 weeks in October.

Dorothy ANDERSON (Mrs. J. W.) and her daughter embarked on an interesting switch in vacations, taking a windjammer cruise sailing out of Camden, Maine, and exploring the isles and ports of Nev/ England. Schooner rigged; no propeller except in the ship-shore boat; good seamen together with rank amateurs, and lots of good company among the 20-odd passengers made an ideal outing. JOHN ANDERSON exercised his prerogative as an Army lad and did not choose to go to se.->.

At the class luncheon on 12 August HARRY HILL came over from Annapolis, and was greeted

by W. J. Buder, Reynolds, Foster, Loftin, Hinckley, Byrnes and Zimmermann. CHANDLER, usually a regular, was up in New England visiting relatives with Amy. SECOND AND THIRD ECHELONS The Second Echelon of the class has been up and doing lately: SCOTT McCAUGHEY's son, David, was married in Duluth, Mich., the 1st part of July. Scott could not attend, but Gladys flew out for the ceremony; Capt. Robert M. HINCKLEY, Jr., '35, is settling down with his family at his new command, the Bangor Ammunition Depot near Bremerton; RAdm. MACK took over as new Navy Chief of Information on 23 August; LCdr. Paul L. FOSTER received his master's degree at George Washington in finan26

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

Adele HAGGART

HOWARD HARRISON GOOD Heine Good passed away at Bethesda on 12 August after a long illness. Peggy was with him.

A resume of his career will be published in Shipmate in the next issue.

CY WAKEMAN and his wife went to San Jose in June to see their son graduate from Jose State.

They took their granddaughter back home with them for a short visit. This lass has been the badminton champion of northern California, 18year-old class. The Wakemans are enjoying the harvest season for fruits in Washington.

The 1912 award of a watch for excellence in English was given to Mids. Frederick John Yeager '63. The cost was paid from the class checking account this year. Next year the cost will be met from the interest of the permanent class fund of which the Superintendent is trustee.

JOSH VENTER'S eye is better but he has had a long struggle with it. However, he is able to swim from the little beach at his door.

BOSCOE WRIGHT was admitted to Bethesda for a check-up recently. We hope he lias returned home before this.

GEORGE and Edyth FORT planned to drive to Cape May for a couple of weeks, make a short visit to Josh and Dorothy Venter, see some friends at East Hampton, and return home about the middle of August.

Annapolis has been hot this summer. The temperature has been over 90 degrees on many days and the rainfall meager.

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

HAROLD PERRY PARMELEE PAULUS PRINCE POWELL Again I very much regret that I have to report the loss of 2 of our fine classmates.

H. P. "JACK" PARMELEE passed away in a Salt Lake City hospital on 27 July and was buried on Wednesday, 30 July, in the Fort Douglas Cemetery in that city. As word was not received in time for the funeral, flowers were later sent to his widow at her home. She writes, "I wish to express my appreciation to the members of the Class of 1913 for the beautiful red roses. Their beauty and the thought that prompted sending them brought great comfort at a time when it was much needed."

Jack was born 3 July 1889 in San Diego, Calif.

On 7 June 1913 he married Lelia Mary Henry of Belton, Texas, now his widow and better known for years as Mrs. "Pat" Parmelee.

After graduation he served the U. S. Navy in various cruisers and batdeships, in the Mexican fracas, and for 14 months in overseas patrol duty from Halifax to Brest in WW I. He also had tours of duty at USNA and the Portsmouth Navy Yard.

He resigned as a Lt. USN in 1919 and later joined the Continental Oil Company until he was retired in 1954, with time out as a LCdr. and later Cdr. in WW II. As a civilian he was well known for his many years of community service. At the Academy Jack was captain of the tennis team and won the championship in singles and doubles.

Besides his widow he is survived by a son, 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren, a brother and a sister. To all his family his classmates send their deepest sympathy. He always had a laugh "on tap" and was a welcome addition to any group.

RAdm. PAULUS PRINCE "P's" POWELL, USN (Ret.), died at the Naval Medical Outer, Bethesda, Md., on 31 July 1963. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery with full naval honors on 2 August after services at the Fort Myer Chapel. 1913 was represented by Henry and Marnie Abbott, Wally and Virginia Dunn, Glenn and Marguerite Davis, Hall, Helmick and Sleeper from D. C. and Virginia; and by Leroy and Aline Hill, Mrs. J. R. (Emma) Palmer and Jupp from Annapolis; Paul Cassard from New York and Miller from Upper Marlboro, Md. Flowers were sent by 1913 USNA and also by 1913 USMA. His widow has sent letters to both classes expressing her real appreciation of the beautiful flowers and the thoughtful expressions of sympathy at a time when so needed.

"P's" was born at Woodview, Brunswick County, Va., on 25 April 1892. On 1 February 1934 he married Frances Evelyn Paton of Baltimore. He served in the Navy from graduation until his retirement 1 January 1947. He was in the USS DELAWARE for the occupation of Vera Cruz and patrol of the Mexican coast; he had various duties during WW I and his 1st command was as skipper of the destroyer SCORPION in 1926, flagship of the U. S. High Commissioner to Turkey.

He later was assigned to the Office of Chief of Naval Operations, and also as temporary aide to RAdm. Nagano of the Japanese Navy who visited Washington. During WW II he was CO of USS MOUNT VERNON and later chief of staff to the Commander, 3rd Amphibious Force in the Pacific. At one rime he was naval aide at the White House under President Hoover. He twice earned the Legion of Merit in WW II. After retirement "P's" was special representative for Pan American World Airways in Rio, and powers of attorney in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay for 2 years. At his death he was vice president of Appeal Printing Co., New York, and a director of J. D. Marsh and Associates, Inc. He belonged to the Society of Cincinnati, State of Virginia; a former director of the Navy League SHIPMATE

Oiuncil in New York, and member of the University Club, New York Yacht Club, and in Washington a member of the Chevy Chase and Army-Navy Clubs.

1913's Lucky Bag says of him: "Powell is one of the giants of the class, and his heart is built in proportion; every man of us is proud to claim a share in it."

CLASS NEWS Since last reported generous help with our class fund has been received from: Mrs H. C. (Dorothy) Davis, Helmick, Hill, Doc Lee, Loynachan, Thebaud, Timberlake and Woodside. Thanks to each of you from 1913.

Those attending our July/August DC luncheons were Abbot, Craven, Hall, Helmick, Hill, Doug Jones, Jupp, Jakey Lee, Woodside, Sleeper, and Col. W. C. Foote, USMA 1913. We were delighted to see Col. Foote, and WOODSIDE from New Haven.

Many notes and cards were received about our 50th. We are all looking forward to our gettogether then with old friends, and we will really miss those who cannot attend.

To allâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;good health and good luck.

PAUL

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Maury, USN (Ret.) ?08 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.), 10231 Vivera Dr. La Mesa, Calif.

FRANK LOPER LOWE The Class of 1914 and the U. S. Navy lost another one of their heroes on Sunday, 28 July, when LOPER LOWE died in the El Cajon Hospital, La Mesa, Calif., after a lingering illness.

Apart from his brilliant career Loper was a very lovable person and will be gready missed by all of those who ever had the opportunity and the privilege of knowing him.

During World War II he won the Navy's highest award, the Navy Cross, for his direction in helping combat a fire aboard the heavy cruiser PENSACOLA, which he commanded, in the batrie of Tassafaronga during the struggle for Guadalcanal. He was in the ship's anti-craft control tower when one of the eighteen torpedoes fired from a Japanese destroyer struck the port side direcdy below the mainmast. This occurred near Savo Island causing extensive flooding, fire, casualties and general damage. During the struggle to save the ship Loper directed and encouraged crewmen in taking hoses aft, spreading extinguishing compounds and flooding magazines until the fire was brought under control.

A general resume of his naval career is as follows: During World War I he saw escort and patrol duty on the SALEM and the YORKTOWN.

He obtained a law degree from George Washington University in 1925 and was on the staff of the Commander, U. S. Naval Forces in Europe from 1926 to 1928. From 1931 until 1933 he was Attorney General of American Samoa. He was a member of the Logistic Planning Commission of the Joints Chief of Staff in 1943. In 1944 and 1945 when he retired as Vice Admiral, Loper was the Naval Assistant to the U. S. Judge Advocate General.

In addition to the Navy Cross mentioned above. his decorations included the World War I Victory Medal, Haitian Campaign Medal, American Defense Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Medal with five stars.

He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth Davis Lowe, and two brothers, Edgar, of Ontario, Calif., and Larone of Arkansas.

Funeral and graveside services were held at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, Calif.; the honorary pallbearers were classmates residing in that general area.

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for the lovely flowers which were sent to the funeral.

Another sad death occurred at about the same time as that of Loper's. KELLY BEARD's wife, Mary Stuart, passed away in Philadelphia after a lingering illness of over six months. She will be gready missed by many members of 1914, especially by those who have attended the ArmyNavy football games. She and Kelly were married in 1918 and since that time they had rarely missed a game. His record of attendance to those games is 39, plus one more when he wimessed it from his room in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. She and Kelly were constant visitors to all Homecoming Weekends in Annapolis since the early nineteen forties, and also had attended many class reunions including the Fortieth and Forty-Fifth.

Funeral services were held in her ancestral home, Staunton, Va., where she was born. Her maiden name was Mary Stuart Robertson.

Have recently received a letter from BILL POPHAM saying that everything is fine in his neck of the woods. He also stated that he and Louisa are now definitely planning to come to our Fiftieth.

You probably all have read our column in the .'Vugust issue of Shipmate where I mentioned HENRY BALSLEY. It was shordy after I had sent in that notice, but too late for the August issue, that Henry and Peggy came to our house and paid us a call which gave Hazel and me much pleasure. The only regret we had was that they could not stay for a real long visit.

"DICK" TRIPPE, one of our non-graduates, sent me a letter about the first of August stating that he is now just about normal after recovering from the coronary attack early last spring, which I mentioned in one of our columns. He was able to leave his attractive home in Boynton Beach, Fla., early this summer and is spending the summer and early fall at his old home town, Evanston, 111. He is planning to attend our Fiftieth and is looking forward with pleasure towards seeing some of his old friends whom he has not seen in fifty years.

About the middle of August I was very pleased to receive a letter from PETER STERLING saying that he and Marion are now in pretty good shape. She has practically recovered from her neck breaking catastrophe of two years ago, and he has fully recovered from his severe tussle with pneumonia about three months ago. He also added that their ten grandchildren are either in camp or enjoying life in the wilds of Wisconsin.

Peter's post office address is now P.O. Box 7, Furlong, Pa. Another '14er has just recendy visited Bergen, Norway. RUSS PERRY and Jennie Belle not only stopped over in Bergen but also took the ride up over the mountain to the summer resort of Finse, which we all enjoyed so much in the summer of 1911. He stated that the snow was still there although it was the middle of July.

CARL BRYANT will no longer need to use that bulldozer of his. The reason is due to the fact that he recently sold his lovely place in Sullivan, Me., and will no longer have to use that mammoth machine of his to remove the many mountains of snow from the long driveway leading from his home to the outside world. This would usually take about two days following each blizzard, which occur very frequendy in that winter wonderland.

LEWIS NASH writes that they are planning to drive from their home in Raleigh this fall to Durham to assist the Navy in subduing those Blue Devils at the Navy-Duke football game. We are counting on you Lewis!

MITTY and Ruth MITTENDORF have been spending the summer travelling in their car from their home in Livingston, N. J., to California and back. So far, I have received picture postcards from him sent from Amarillo, Texas, and the

other one from Long Beach, Calif. While in Amarillo he telephoned BILL BURGY but found out that he was seriously ill in a hospital in Waco, Texas. I have recendy heard from Mrs. Burgy saying that "Skipper" (as she calls him) has been continuously ill since his first stroke in 1961. She added that it was the greatest disappointment of his life that they will be unable to be present for our Fiftieth.

While in Long Beach Mitty and Ruth had the pleasure of visiting "JIM" and Grace TRUESDELL. We have heard from Grace since that time saying how happy they were to see them.

ALFRED TAWRESEY gave me the information that his temporary address (commencing the latter part of July) is c/o Mrs. G. C. Duncan, Naval Air Station, San Diego, Calif. His permanent address is still 1404 Runnymede Rd., Norfolk 5, Va. Although no requests have been sent out by me for contribution to our class fund I am still receiving generous checks for it. The latest ones came from BRYANT, NASH, ROEHL and STERLING. It is a great pleasure to Hazel and me that we are going to have ED PALMER and Dorothy as our house guests for this year's Homecoming Weekend.

I have been informed that this issue of Shipmate will be sent out one week before Homecoming Weekend commences. Here's hoping that your eyes have reached down this far in our column as I have a litde item to add, which will now follow.

Hazel and I are having an At Home K.T. party, etc. for all classmates, their wives and friends beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the afternoon of the football game with William and Mary.

And, believe it or not, there will be: A TOAST TO THE BEST OF THEM ALL, FOURTEEN! BOB

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

Lucille L. RICHARDSON Lucille, the wife of RAdm. C. G. RICHARDSON, died suddenly on Monday, 15 July, of a heart attack. She v/as a lifelong resident of Norfolk.

She is survived by her husband and 2 sons, Kemp Elliott Savage, Jr., of Virginia Beach, and LCol. Gary L. Savage of Fort Worth, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Betty Richardson Kirby of Norfolk.

Burial services were held in Forest Lawn Cemetery on 17 July.

Mildred Price WRIGHT Mildred, the wife of MajGen. RAYMOND R. WRIGHT, died on 21 July at their Mountain View, Calif., home. A native of Maryland, she had lived in California for 44 years. She is survived by her husband and a son, Raymond R. Wright, Jr., of Brandywine, Md., and a sister, Mrs. E. Hayden Price of La Jolla. Funeral services were held on 23 July at the Mountain View Chapel.

MACKEY and Nancy Lee LEWIS are leaving Texas for a month's trip to Colorado where Mackey is going to try out fly fishing for the 1st time. Too bad, Mackey, you do not have SPUDS HICKS with you as a teacher in the art of fly casting.

The HOKE SMITHs were in Washington for a few days in early August enroute with a Seatde group to Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Moscow, Vienna, Belgrade, Athens, Israel and Rome. After the group trip Hoke and Margaret expect to drive through Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, the Scandinavian countries, England, and Ireland, and then home in November. The Pacific Northwest seems to be keeping them young.

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Received a wish you were here postcard from Rome indicating that ED and Agnes IZAC and FRANKIE and Frances HUNTOON v/ere enjoying what comes naturally in the land of the togas.

BGen. M. C. COOPER, USAFR (Ret.), will be awarded the Gold Cross of Merit with Swords by the Polish government in recognition of his identification with the cause of freedom. He commanded the Polish Kosciusko squadron back in 1920 and is one of the few Americans to receive the honor.

SI and Mary LONERGAN were in Coronado recendy and had a get-together with the GODFREYS and the PENNOYERs. Horse reports that the Lonergans are in fine fetde and have not changed since he last saw them about 20 years ago.

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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 Sonthgate Avenue Annapolis, Maryland West Coast Sec'y, Cdr. E. F. Cochrane, USN (Ret.), 4315 Avalon Blvd.

San Diego 3, Calif.

EARNY has just advised me that he has an extra 1916 Lucky ^^S available to anyone wishing same.

Marianna and RADDY visited Rome in June and die RADFORDs and ZIROLIS had a whirl.

It seems that Tony would very much like the class to assemble in Rome for the 50th anniversary.

Any ideas?

WEST COAST ACTIVITIES BUNNY COCHRANE It is a grand feeling to report that our Binnacle List is a blank as we go to press for this issue. DUKE CARRINGTON's operation, which has caused no little concern, is over and he is home recuperating. GLOOM BATEMAN got nicked for an unexpected ulcer operation at the Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, is back at his casa in San Clemente, and well along Recovery Road. We look forward to their quick return to our quiet ordeals.

As previously reported both JOHN BARTHOLDI and PHIL WARREN are expected to return to action any time now. COUNT GRASSIE, still under surveillance at the SD Naval Hospital, continues to improve, for which we are thankful.

As a matter of fact, both the Count and MERRILL COMSTOCK, under the skillful guidance of Angle and Eleanor, are off on a fishing expedition—salmon—off Camel's River, British (Columbia. Their ETR, September. CHUCK and Trudy EMERSON, along with their granddaughters, are vacationing in Banff, Alberta. Their ETR also September for Chuck must get back to his professorship at SD State. Another pair of wanderers were spotted on the beach at Oceanside, Calif. They had motored across the country to occupy a cottage on the beach and were joined by their 4 "desert" grandsons til the old school bell sounds. Then they will probably set sail for Schenectady with stop-over at Albuquerque.

SAN DIEGO 'l6-'17ers As scheduled, the SD '16-'17ers July luncheon was held at the Naval Station Club on the 16th.

Formerly the destroyer base, the old club continues to undergo face-lifting operations which gready improves its appearance. Always known for excellent food and service, it continues to be above par. The most noticeable change is the bar, which now resembles an old English pub. It is spacious, comfortable and most attractive. The prelims were exciting with SOC McGlNNIS, WYSE BENSON and COUNT GRASSIE taking the honors. Due homage was paid in fitting ceremonies. SHORTY SAUER insisted on setting up snorts for the assembled and introduced his guest, Charles Risdon. Charles is a well-known interior decorator in SD and has been with us before.

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North Island were approved, whereon ING KILAND invited the gang to tarry a bit at his Alameda casa while enroute to the " O " Club—a refueling stop—which was accepted pronto. Retreat was sounded, and it was homeward bound, another pleasant get-together for the book.

With the sun blazing down on a not-too-cool Coronado, the SD '16-'17ers docked alongside the quay at Casa Kiland. And through those inviting portals strode the gallant midshipmen of yesteryear, mindful of those days 48 years ago when the cities of San Diego, Coronado, and those nearby colorful villages, as they then were, entertained us so royally. Many changes had taken place since those glorious days but of this you can be sure—no greeting was ever more sincere, no occasion more enjoyable than that 15th day of August. Ing's high-walled patio, comfortable and attractive, abounded in a maze of re-fueling fluids aptly dispensed by our genial host. Ing was everywhere seeing to the comfort of his guests. With the sun nearing the zenith and with the thanks of all, the old Armada slipped their moorings and set sail for the Surf Room at the North Island " O " Club. Manager McMasters and his capable crew took charge on our arrival. The food was delicious, the setting delightful; lying on the horizon to the west of us wer- the Coronado isles; fishing craft bobbed up and down as they made their catches, and the landing craft were exercising all along the silver strand. Over cafe noir our visiting firemen and honor guests were presented: Bill Kitts of Schenectady with his son. Dr. David B. Kitts; Pablo Goen down from LA; John Bartholdi of Jamul, and K. H. "Pat" Donavin '08, an early submariner. We enjoyed them all very much. The welcome mat is always out to them and we look forward to their return.

A delightful day, but as always happens time caught up with us so it was homeward bound for that ole shelter. Not noted but attending; Ike Bennett, George Chapline, B. Cochrane, Fred Haeberle, Sleuth Holmes, Hook Jenkins, Joe Loventhal, Soc McGinnis, Parson Richards, Bert Rodgers, Chippo Rogers, Amos Root, Shorty Sauer, Jack Terhune and Walter Webb.

As we sign off, it is with sadness and regret that we learned of the sudden and untimely death of Reggie Thornhill '18. He attended most of our SD '16-'17er functions and was to attend the August gathering. He will be sorely missed—an outstanding officer, a loyal friend and a wonderful companion. Our sympathy to his widow, Lillian, and their family.

Hasta luego, amigos.

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

CAMPBELL—COLLIN and Peg are in Crabtown for a while; up from Florida. Think they are going to the West Coast for the winter.

GRECXiRY—This One went down to visit the PI PARKS and just got back when the KELLEYs and ROGERS descended on those innocent lambs —poor lambs. Walt says that FRANK DEAN and Perk have a grandson in the plebe class and he thinks it is Seven teen's 1st grandson in the Academy. If any one has any better information please inform.

GAMES William and Mary, 28 September; Pitt, 26 October; Maryland, 9 November. After all of them there will be open house at 248 King George. It is hoped that we will get a good turnout for every game. The Pitt game seems to be one of the best bets and we hope every able bodied member will turn OUL for it. But do turn out for the other events. An added attraction: Elise SKYLSTEAD will be here. There will be many others.

The party at the Armory on Friday night is always good. Do come.

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

BRONSON P. VOSBURY We regret to report that on 2 July last Cdr. BRONSON P. VOSBURY, USN (Ret.), affectionately known as "Bink," died at his home.

Green Hill Rd., Killingworth, Conn. Several classmates attended the funeral service on the 8th held at the Chapel followed by burial in Arlington Cemetery. Bink served in the Navy during both World Wars and for his part in the Okinawa campaign was awarded the Bronze Star for "meritorious service as logistics officer on the staff of an amphibious group commander in operations against the enemy." He retired in 1945, after which he attended Yale University and received his master's degree in education. He taught one year at the U. of Connecticut in the engineering department until his health began to fail. He suffered for sometime v/ith multiple sclerosis, though actual death was due to a heart attack.

Vosbury is survived by his widow, Mrs. MadeIon Thorp Vosbury at the above address; by a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Fensterwald, 851 N. Lexington St., Arlington, Va., and one grandchild.

WALTER SCOTT MACAULAY We were very sorry to learn that our esteemed classmate, RAdm. WALTER SCOTT MACAULAY, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson, Ariz., on 28 July. Private funeral services were held followed by burial in South Lawn Memorial Park in Tucson. "Maggie," as he was known to us, served in both World Wars. In WW II he was captain of the COLORADO which saw extensive action in the Pacific theatre; his decorations include the Silver Star and 2 Legions of Merit. He was also awarded the Brazilian Southern Cross for work done on a naval mission to that country.

After retirement in 1948 Maggie spent 6 years as assistant manager of Knowles Atomic Power Laboratory in Schenectady, N. Y. In 1960 he came to Tucson and lived at 3325 E. 2nd St., the home address of his widow, Karen. One son, John, lives in Philadelphia, and another, Angus, a LCMr., is presendy stationed in Rome, Italy.

PERRY TAYLOR, presendy on summer recess, plans to resume teaching math at Episcopal High in the fall while Nell is again working on her perennial task of finding homes for American Field Service students. These are foreign students of high school level who have spent the last year in the US and are now gathered in Washington, D. C. (July), for sightseeing before returning home. During their studies in various parts of this country, these students are housed in private homes —a wonderful means of promoting international good will and understanding. Of the total of 2700 students descending on Washington, Nell is responsible for 37 (in which group 27 countries are represented) to see that all have places to stay. As a finale, the whole 2700 will assemble on the White House lawn for an address by the President.

Regarding the rest of the family: Perry, Jr., a submariner, is stationed at the Pentagon and has settled in Alexandria with Jean and their 2 children. Another son, Tony, enrolled at Cornell, and earned a placed (No. 7) on the 150-lb. varsity crew and rowed at Henley. Advancing to the quarter finals, his crew 1st to Queen's College, the winner of ihe Thames Cup. While abroad he plans an intensive course of German at the U. of Salzburg before returning to complete his 5th year of electrical engineering at Cornell. Another son, Jeremy, graduated from Episcopal High last June and is now working on a construction job at Wrightsville Beach, N. C , then on to Duke in the fall.

We have just heard from MAYS LEWIS, writing from 1101 Westover Ave., Norfolk, who SHIPMATE

would be interested to know whether his and Katherine's grandson, Ludwell Lewis Pickett, who entered the USNA on 26 June 1963 is the 1st grandson of 1918 to become a midshipman.

Young Pickett, after 3 years' schooling in London, entered Severn School and graduated there in 1963; he won his appointment to die Naval Academy on a competitive basis. The new plebe is the son of the Lewises' daughter, Katherine, and Capt. B. B. Pickett, USN '38, who is presendy CO of the USS ALBANY.

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

Mr. J. Gordon Vaeth's "When the Race for Space Began" in the August Naval Institute Proceedings presents an extremely interesting illustrated account of how our TEX SETTLE and his crew.

Major Chester L. Fordney, USMC, attained a world's record, 61,237 ft. on 20 November 1933 in the mammoth balloon, "A O n t u r y of Progress," using Auguste Piccard's pressurized gondola.

Tex had won the Gordon Bennett International Balloon Race in 1932 against 16 entries. In 1933 he "was the only man in the world then known to be licensed to fly all types of aircraft." When circumstances prevented Piccard from attempting the flight, Tex was borrowed from the Navy to do so. By all means read the article.

The '19 "At Home" at Nell STEVENS' after the William and Mary game is being given joindy by her and Grace and VAL SCHAEFFER. R.\Y THURBER was Assistant Chief of Staff and Operations Officer for Admiral W. F. Halsey in the South Pacific from 24 December 1942 to 24 March 1944 and at times Acting Chief of Staff.

For these he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.

On 20 July 1963 Ray was an honored guest at the commissioning of the USS HALSEY, a guided missile frigate, at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz delivered some most felicitous and timely remarks. The Honorable Fred Korth, Secretary of the Navy, was principal speaker.

The HALSEY, 7515 tons, is about the size of the light cruisers of our youth. Armed chiefly with Terrier guided missiles and ASROC rocket propelled anti-submarine torpedoes, Ray said that her two 3"-50 caliber AA guns seemed almost anachronistic.

D.\N McGURL writes: "We attended the HARRY GOODWINs' 45th wedding anniversary party early in June. Harry and Kathryn were in their glory. They threw quite a party. The ED FRIEDMANs and SCOTT LAMBs also attended."

WIN BROOKS' letter of 21 July expresses his and Dorothy's appreciation to all who helped to make the reunion such a success. He adds, "After we left Annapolis we went to Maine to visit my mother and assorted relatives of both Dorothy and mine. On the way back we stopped overnight widi AL and Eleanor JENNINGS. After getting affairs in shape in Adanta we took off for northern Michigan to spend 2 weeks in camp with Carolyn (our oldest daughter) and her family at Douglas Lake. We got back from that trip last Sunday."

YEN CONEY, whose NASHVILLE carried General Douglas MacArthur back to the Philippines, recendy took a busman's holiday in a heavy cruiser. Portions of his interesting account follow: "The 1st week in July I returned from a most delightful cruise in NEWPORT NEWS, flagship of the Second Fleet, and incidentally the largest cruiser in the world. Because some other '19ers might like to do the same thing, here is the way it worked out for me.

"I went to see the people in OpNav and found them to be most cooperative and entirely receptive to my suggestion which was verbal only. I told them I was simply looking for a pleasant ride, would expect no special treatment, wanted to be

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quartered and messed with the Wardroom Officers and was entirely agreeable to sharing a room with someone else if necessary. Since the N E W PORT NEWS would be training midshipmen—and could be boarded in Norfolk with disembarkation in New York after 2 weeks, I selected her if arrangements could be made. In due time I had a most cordial invitation from Vice Admiral 'Corky' Ward '32 to come along as his guest.

This I immediately accepted in a personal letter in which I told him I was fully cognizant of the privilege—and that my principal concern would be to cause as litde trouble as possible while on board. I sent a similar letter to Captain Dick Bov/ers '38 whose Battalion Officer I had been when he was a midshipman. I had the time of my life, was accorded every consideration, used the room of a staff member who was on leave and was a member of the Flag Mess.

"Two summers ago I did the same thing except I was the guest of Rear Admiral Jim Reedy '33, in the LAKE CHAMPLAIN during an anti-submarine

sweep out of Quonset Point. These are never-to-be forgotten experiences, bring you up to date on how the Navy operates these days and each day was full of interest. I wore appropriate civilian clothes, tried to keep out from underfoot as much as possible and just had a relaxing good time which was made possible by the thoughtful and considerate attitude of all with whom I had any contact whatsoever.

"We read a lot about what the Navy is doing and don't read a lot about it, too. One really has to live with it once in a while to appreciate what a truly fine outfit we belong to and what a splendid group of officers and men are manning our ships today. From this you can gather that I heartily recommend such a cruise to any of the Old Guard who are privileged to take one and I certainly hope to do it again some time."

Yen isn't the only '19er getting some sea service this summer. BEANY ADAMS writes on 12 August from their summer place near Durham, N.H.: "Next Saturday I shove off fo' a 2 weeks' cruise in the EAGLE (3-mast bark), a prerequisite of being chairman of the advisory committee of the Coast Guard Academy. Tough duty going to sea in a square-rigger as a passenger!"

STEWART CROSLEY's letter of 29 July carries the good nev/s that he is gradually improving after his motor accident of January. His Kingsport Press has been plagued for months by a bitter strike. However, Stewart manages to put in a daily half-day diere. HERB and Mary SCULL visited the Crosleys while enroute home to Knoxville from their trip to Quebec. Amongst other entertainment, Stewart took Herbie across the picket line.

On 16 August we had the pleasure of meeting Nell STEVENs' charming daughter-in-law, Mrs. Leslie C. Stevens, Jr., and her 13-month-old son, Leslie C , the 5th to bear that name, who were visiting Nellie from Hollywood. Mrs. Stevens, Jr., whose stage name is Kate Manx, has been appearing in picwres und the TV series, "Stoney Burke," written and directed by her husband. This fall she will also be seen in a CBS "Perry Mason" series.

Mr. and Mrs. Bridgeford Hunt have the honor of aimouncing the marriage of his mother Mable Willson Hunt to Vice Admiral Harry Raymond Thiu-ber United States Navy, Retired on Saturday, the twenty-fourth of August one thousand nine hundred and sixty-three Dering Harbor Shelter Island, New York At home 1661 Crescent Place, Northwest Washington, District of (Columbia Mable added to her already large group of '1_9 friends through her gracious presence at our 45year reunion. Welcome aboard I Our best vitishes to you both!

DEMMY DEM,\REST's card of 16 August reports that they had just returned to Baltimore from a 3-week trip to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Zion Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks and Salt Lake City. Demmy adds, "Our educanon sadly neglected in this area before."

If you are attending the Navy-Maryland game in Annapolis, Saturday, 9 November, make a special note regarding the party which FRANZ and Amy WILLENBOUCHER are giving afterward at the Alumni House. It should be a fine game and a fine party!

Sec'y, Capt. John F. Crowe, Jr., USN (Ret.), 4431 Volta PI., N.W. Washington 7, D. C. The following 24 classmates attended the class luncheon on 26 July at the Army and Navy Club: Bryan, Browder, Bunch, Christmas, Crowe, Fred Cunningham, Daggett, Dettmann, Haff, Haugen, Hepburn, Hitchcock, Holsinger, Lyon, Martin, Maxwell, Mead, Nibecker, Osborn, Patterson, Pearson, Plaskitt, Robbins and Wachder. ROS D.\GGETT brought us up to date on the progress of plans for the reunion. All hands should have received Ros' letter containing the details on the reunion and a prompt reply will expedite firming up the arrangements.

The HEINEMANs will again hold "Open House" for classmates and their wives after the Homecoming game 28 September at their home, 343 Dewey Drive.

Our class treasury is in need of replenishment; contributions may be sent to our treasurer, MEAD PEARSON, 7819 Aberdeen Rd., Bediesda 14, Md. In reply to my request for news, WILLIE WEED has written from Greenwich, Conn., where he has lived since 1927. Willie resigned from the Navy in that year as a lieutenant and went to work for the Chase National Bank in New York. He resigned from that bank in December 1936 and went to work for the investment banking house of J. and W. Seligman Co. Willie was recalled to active duty in January 1941 and served throughout World War II at 90 Church St. as personnel officer on the staff of the Commander Eastern Sea Frontier. He was released from active duty in 1946 as Captain, USNR, and became vice president and syndicate manager of Union Securities Corporation—a spin-off from J. and W. Seligman Co. He resigned from this firm in 1956 and became president of Bartram Brothers, a personal holding company. In 1960 this company merged with the Broad Street Investing Corporation to form the present firm of Weed and Frost, Inc.—"Personal and Trust Estate Management," with headquarters in Greenwich, Conn. Willie married Jane Isabel Bartram in June 1927 and has one son, Walter Harvey Weed, III. I regret to learn he has been a widower since the end of 1958. Willie has a one-year-old granddaughter.

Thanks for the news, Willie. It was good to hear from you after all these years.

JOHNNIE and Vera LONGSTAFF moved recendy from Amherst to Fitzwilliam, N. H., where they are renovating an old house. Johnnie is now a Professor Emeritus of engineering at the University of Massachusetts. Following his retirement from that university in 1961, the Longstaffs spent 11 months in Europe. They hope to attend the 45th reunion and we sincerely hope they will make it.

DINTY TAGUE has retired from teaching at Purdue and settied down at 2001 Gait Road, Pensacola, Fla. SH.\D and Brownie MILLER went on a tour from their Rocky Island, Tenn. home the end of July, mainly to visit their 2 Navy sons. R. B. Jr. is in anti-submarine warfare in the Navy Department after sea dut\' in the Polaris submarine PATRICK HENRY; Bill is a test pilot at Patuxent. Shad and Brownie dropped in on the 29

BAILEY CONNELLYS in Annapolis and exchanged views, as they say in the State Department. Bailey reports that both looked fine and were in good health.

ARTIE and Jamie DOYLE's daughter Laurie presented them with a granddaughter on 30 June, Laura Lemenda Hammond. Mother and baby are staying with the Doyles until father Lt. Flaye Hammond returns in November from the Mediterranean where he is flying jets off the SARATOGA. He is a graduate of the 1st class at the Air Force Academy and he received his 2nd pair of wings at Pensacola last year.

ELLSWORTH McEATHRON's daughter Jane and husband Richard De Bono and 2 children spent part of their vacation with them in Arcadia, CaVii. They returned to their Long Island home the end of July.

That's the news for the moment. Unless you send it in from the boondocks, our column will be skimpy.

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

LIONEL LEWIS ROWE Most of us in 1921 knew of LIONEL ROWE's long illness but it is sad to report that he died of cancer at Bethesda Naval Hospital on 24 August. Lionel saw duty in batdeships, cruisers, destroyers, transports and auxiliaries. He commanded USS HOVEY and, during World War U, the naval attack transport flagship, USS CRESCENT CITY.

Included in a number of Washington assignments were three tours in the office of the Navy's Judge Advocate General, an assignment at the Naval Observatory here, and duty with the Board of Decorations and Medals. He attended George Washington University Law School and later saw duty as Attorney General, Tutuila, in American Samoa.

Lionel was awarded the Legion of Merit for assisting in repulsing on 3 different occasions vicious enemy air attacks on his vessel, the USS PREsroENT HAYES, which ship participated with distinction in the initial occupation of Guadalcanal and Tulagi. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" as a result of highly meritorious service in launching eminendy successful amphibious landings on enemy held Pacific islands.

Lionel was placed on the retired list of the U. S. Navy in June 1952 with the rank of Rear Admiral. He resided in Florida subsequent to his retirement and during 1962 he made a trip around the world.

He is survived by a son, Mr. Lionel Rowe, Jr., of Adanta, Georgia, and four daughters as follows: Mrs. Elizabeth Fleming of Sewickley, Pa.; Mrs. French Slaughter of Culpeper, Va.; Mrs. Malcom Crawford of Rowayton, Conn.; and Miss Monique Rowe, who resides in Pordand, Ore. The Class of '21 extends heartfelt sympathy to them.

Services were held in the Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington, on 27 August and interment with simple military honors following. Honorary pallbearers from the Class of '21 were Oz Colclough, Homer Elmers, Floyd Ferris, Hal Houser and Tom Wattles. Additional classmates attending were Biggs, Billingsly, Bolger, Jamison, Tom Kelly, McCollum, Country Moore, Purves and Ed Thompson. The class as a whole was represented by a floral wreath.

Ethel Hook CULVER The many friends of Ethel Hook Culver, wife of Capt. BERTNETT "BURT" K. CULVER, USN (Ret.), v/ill be saddened to learn that she passed way, after a long illness, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, on 10 June 1963. Interment took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery on 13 30

June. Three classmates — RALEIGH HALES, LARRY GRANNIS and EARLE LOWELL — were pallbearers, along with 3 friends from the University of Southern California, where Burt has spent most of his post-Navy retirement years.

In addition to Burt, Ethel is survived by a brother and a sister.

JOE and Gladys BOLGER suffered a grievous loss when, on 11 June, their elder son, Joseph F. Bolger, Jr., a commander and a naval aviator.

Class of '45, USNA, was killed during a night carrier return to his ship, USS ORISKANY. A memorial service was held at the Fort Myer Chapel in Arlington on 24 July, which Adm. George Anderson, USN, Chief of Naval Operations, attended. The following members of Joe's class, 1921, were observed at the services: Wop Barbaro, Jim Dudley, Homer Elmers, Floyd Ferris, the Bill Lalors, Blackie Loker, the Stu Purveses and Tom. Watties. TIM O'BRIEN and LORENZ SABIN attended the impressive memorial services held for Joe Jr. at NAS Miramar Airman's Chapel in California.

The below-named '21ers attended the July class luncheon: Barbaro, Colclough, Costello, Dudley, Elmers, Ferris, FuUinwider, Giles, Houser, Jamison, Tom Kelly, Loker, McCollum, McDowell, Purves, Selby, Don Smith, Ed Smith, Waters and Watties. Every once in awhile we, of the Washington group, have the pleasure of seeing a classmate from another area. This month it was good to welcome DUKE SELBY of Vallejo, Calif., who brought us up to date on himself. Duke, accompanied East by his wife, was in town on temporary business as his insurance company's representative.

Our "can-do" classmate RED JAMISON flew to Indianapolis recendy for a week's annual business meeting of the International Association of Laryngectomes. Red has been a member of the board of directors of the lAL for the past 6 years and in June he was nominated for an additional 3-year term, his 3rd term. The Class of '21 is proud of Red's unselfish and untiring work in this field.

FULLY and Carol FULLINWIDER recommend Jamaica as a not-too-distant and relatively inexpensive vacation area that affords a foreign flavor.

They motored down to Miami and flew BOAC to Kingston from where they explored—with the help of a rented car—the northern coast and the Montego Bay area.

Ran into CAT and Eleanor BROWN in church in Paris. Later at dinner in the Ritz he treated me to the best pigs feet I've ever enjoyed.

HOWDIE HUBBELL writes from St. Louis: "A week or so ago I went with Mary to New Orleans for a steel meeting and have never seen such hospitality as extended by TOM LEWIS, POP HARRISON and TOMMY RYAN. We spent most of a day with Virginia and Tom Lewis. Pop Harrison gave a luncheon—the best New Orleans food I had. Pop looks like he might still carry off his athletic accomplishments. Tom Ryan is active in the community and busy in the insurance business. It was a great pleasure to see them all."

"Vicksburg—-and our small Navy group here— will hardly be the same after this past week," writes ALPHABET DAVIS, "during which we saw visits by the SCHINDLERs and the WIjR.THs. Both couples were in grand health and it was a joy to see them again. The traveling Davises take to the road again and hope to return the recent hometown call by my old roomie, ANDY LAWTON, by making Youngstown, Ohio, a stop on our way to New England."

LOGAN McKEE reports from Oceanside, Calif.: "Elizabeth and I had dinner with Marty and HOD GORRY at Encinitas. I played golf with Hod on the Camp Pendleton course fairly frequendy. See BOB HICKEY, too, on occasion; he roped me in as area chairman of the American Cancer Society drive this year."

HOMER EIMERS, who retired from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. after 39 years'

service, has joined the staff of Mt. Vernon Junior College in Washington.

The feature columnist Jim Bishop recendy had a fine condensation of DAN GALLERY'S story of the outstanding accomplishment of Dan's Task Group who captured the German U-505 intact during WW II and successfully towed the sub back to Bermuda.

SYD and Vivian BUNTING will move to Washington—Kensington, Md.—from New York City in September. They spent a couple of weeks at Beach Haven, N. J., this summer. When the Buntings settle here it will boost the total of '21ers in the Washington area to 61—the largest concentration of our classmates.

CLINT MISSION writes: "Retired voluntarily in '49 to join the Walter Motor Truck Co., an old timer in the truck manufacturing business.

Present location is Voorheesville, a suburb of Albany, where we built a plant a few years ago.

Mildred and I live in an adjacent hamlet. New Scotiand, in what we think is a charming 18th century house. Near us is the family of our elder daughter, Nancy, who married a son of George Cooper, USNA '22. They have 3 daughters and a son, all youngsters, and they're an O.K. bunch.

Our other daughter, Ann, married an aviator out of the Class of '50, one Sam Powel, and they have 2 sons, also in the O.K. class.

"Our clubs are Albany Country, N. Y. Yacht and Chevy Chase. Hobbies: gardening mosdy.

Take a whack at salmon fishing once or twice a year. Once in awhile a game of golf. After 40 years of sweating over the blasted game I'm resigned to the high 80's on good days. And there it is, quite mundane but with a few highlights like the annual football game at Annapolis where we renew friendships with other pilgrims."

PROFILE: JIMMIE HAMILTON Normal naval duties after graduation until 1936, including a postgraduate course in petroleum with TOM KELLY at the University of Pittsburgh.

Completed seagoing career in 1936 as gunnery officer of the MINNEAPOLIS. Then, according to my skipper and exec, I sold my birthright for a mess of pottage and accepted an EDO designation.

Fought World War II in BuShips and Long Beach Naval Shipyard.

Almost exacriy half of my active commissioned service was spent in Washington so I am claiming the tide of '21's most complete bureaucrat.

Retired voluntarily on 1 May 1951 beating forced retirement by 60 days and joined RALPH HUNT as a research associate of the Logistics Research Project of the George Washington University. Still there.

Major lifetime accomplishments are described in the following paragraph: In 1925 married Marguerite Mary (many of her friends call her Betty—there's no explanation for this) Reily of Germantown, Pa. This union is still in effect and 38 years have proven it to be the smartest thing that I ever did. We have 3 children. Betty Jane married Jim Carmack, USNA '49. He is now manager of Army sales with Lockheed Aircraft Corp. and they have given us 3 granddaughters and a grandson. Jimmie Jr. is still a bachelor and is district attorney of Imperial County, Calif. Peggy married an Army junior, Jim Mooney, an engineer with Melpar but about to get his Ph.D. so that he can follow his real bent of teaching. They have rounded out our grandchildren at half a dozen with 2 boys.

PROFILE: HENRY G. WILLIAMS Henry, after having been CO of the Naval Receiving Station at Philadelphia Naval Base, retired in June 1951. Prior to coming ashore his last sea command was the USS PRESIDENT HAYES,

a family transport, during 1947 and '48.

Upon retirement he joined the Revere Corp. of America in Wallingford, Conn., a company making aircraft instruments, as assistant to the SHIPMATE

president. "That company was sold in 1954," writes Henry, "so in '55 I joined Manning, Maxwell and Moore of Danbury which firm manufactured the same kind of instruments. In 1958 the company's aircraft division went out of business and I next went to teaching math at Spring Garden Institute here in Philadelphia, which I am still doing."

Henry lists attendance at athletic events and piano playing as his hobbies. Married in 1932 to Raymond Hulton Artz, he reports that he has no children. He advises that he is a member of the Naval Institute, Yale Alumni, Retired Officers Association, Conn. Safety Society, and the Philadelphia chapter of the NA Alumni Association.

WEST COAST JACK FROST writes: "I am sure that others will report on the monumental party that RALEIGH and Gwen HALES gave in July for members of our class and their wives at their beautiful home in Pasadena. I believe the attendance was 36.

Cocktails, a wonderful outdoor dinner, songs, speeches and reminiscenses were the order of the day. Among those present were the Bull Guernsys, Larry Grannises, Logan and Evelyn McKee, the Dalkowitzes, the Clarke Greens, Burt Culver, Blair and Pat Fuller, Mrs. Julius Thompson, the A. B. Cooks, Bob and Mrs. Berry, and of course, the Hales and Frosts. I know I have missed some of the names, but I find that my memory is not quite up to what it used to be."

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TURK and Ann WIRTH have recendy cast off moorings from Skokie, 111., after the graduation of their daughter, Annie K., from high school, and drove via the southland to San Francisco, their present and ftuure home. "Enroute," writes Turk, "our trip was made most enjoyable by a visit with HAM and Doris HAMILTON, v/ho are in fine fetde and who look forward to retirement in a year or so. They have a lovely home with a truly spectacular vista out over a valley to another range of the Smokey Mountains. And we enjoyed seeing tile CARLTON TODDs and otiier Navy friends in the south."

While in Houston Turk indulged in a nostalgic visit on board the batdeship TEXAS. "Memories flooded full," he says, "as I again walked her decks and visited some of the spaces of my former home of 5 years." Turk was retired last January from an administrative job with Universal Oil Products Co. in Chicago. Annie K. plans to enter City College in San Francisco in the fall. Their son. Bill, USNA '59, is stationed at Mare Island and is a member of Adm. Rickover's Nuclear Power Training Program. The Bay area '21ers enthusiastically welcomed Turk and Ann to their colony.

CHARLIE ROWLAND is home from the hospital and looking well.

Midsummer social events were highlighted by a dinner party given by the NICK CARTERs in July for LARRY "HANK" and Billie DIVOLL before their departure in August on an extended tour of the Orient. A camera was presented the honorees by the hosts and guests.

The beautiful garden of the RANSOM "DAVE" DAVISes was the scene on 23 July of a postnuptial luncheon shower honoring the new Mrs. DAVID CARLISLE. Marjorie's guests were composed mainly of '21 wives.

Another bridal shower was given on 28 July by the H. A. "AB" CARLISLEs for bride-to-be, Barbara Waddell, daughter of Ruth and PHIL NICHOLS. Forty guests, including the men too, were served luncheon. The weather was perfect and the city folk enjoyed a day in the country on "Deer Hill."

On 4 August JIMMIE and Vera HARRIS entertained a large group of '21ers and other friends at a cocktail party at Treasure Island Officers' Club honoring their daughter and sonin-law. Capt. John Vinn and Mrs. Vinn, who SEPTEM BER- O CTO BER,

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stopped for a visit enroute from duty in Seatde to their new station in Philadelphia. The Vinns were also honor guests at cocktails on 8 August at the Carlisles' Los Altos Hills home.

Secretary's note: AB and Pat Carlisle are booked on a transport that is due to sail for the Orient the end of September.

HOMECOMING NOTE There will be a class cocktail-buffet in the Blue Room, Ward Hall (where we held our class meeting during reunion 40), after the football game on 28 September. If you have not received details, contact me ASAP. Mostest of the bestest, ABE

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

RELOCATORS Marj and ZEKE SANBORN are leaving Ridgewood, N. J. As of 15 September 1963 their new address will be Rte. 2, Box 69A, Amberley, Annapolis, Md. They bought a new litde place there on Whitehall Creek, just off US 50, about a mile east of the Annapolis Terrace Motel. "We are looking forward with great enthusiasm to the move and to extending hospitality to our friends who come to the area."

RALPH GURLEY has really made a c h a n g e to down under! He has left Fresno, Calif., for the sunny shores of the Indian Ocean. He writes, "I retired from Fresno State College in the summer of 1960 with the rank of professor emeritus of engineering, and moved to Perth, Western Australia, in August of the same year. I have built a home and have setded in like a native.

I am presendy teaching at the University of Western Australia part-time, and I am also promoting my own business as an agent for a local manufacturer of the American Heatform Fireplace. I arranged the license between the local industry and Superior in Fullerton, Calif."

Ralph's address is 29 Donegal Rd., Floreat Park, Western Australia.

BATT CRUISE responded to our request for dope for this column with the following breezy commentary: "All of our resident classmates here are kamainas (old timers) now. The MORSEs spent a few days with us on Maui recently. We divided our stay between the new Sheraton-Maui and the Hana Maui hotels. Bob and I played several rounds of golf at the Royal Lahaina course. For the information of classmates coming out here on a pure vacation, I recommend that they spend some time on the outer islands, most of which have new and modern hotels and golf courses.

"We often see tiie HOLMESes, tiic WILSONs and the SOLOMONs, usually at the many social affairs in Honolulu.

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

At the moment of writing all involved are busier than ever in preparation for Homecoming.

Half the class writes of travelling with the other half smdying brochures.

Sorry to hear from PAUL KOONCE diat he and Midge are ailing.

Mrs. CLAUDE BENNETT is marrying off a son.

ARLEIGH and Bobbie BURKE tossed a huge reception for the outgoing CNO with many distinguished guests. Your observer thought he saw Perle Mesta among them.

BOB CASSON and his lady are flying off to Geneva to take part in Red Cross Centenary activities.

Please correct our class roster as follows: FARRAR, M. T.; not M. F. as currendy listed; FIELD, WELLS L, V Apt. B-5, 1250 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, Conn.

"The R. R. JACKSONs are here with their grandchildren, at their Lanakai home.

"Inez just advised me that we are going to a dinner party tonight given by the Morses at the Oahu Cxjuntry Club for the HITCH SAUNDERs who have just spent a month in the Orient.

"We spent a week at the Del Coronado Hotel about a month ago. The LIBBYs had us, the ROCKEYs and LUCIEN RAGONNET for a swim in their pool and lunch at their beautiful home in La Mesa.

"I saw TOM BEATTIE and SAVVY HUFFM.A.N, both looking well, and playing better golf than ever before. Of course, we saw many other old friends, too numerous to mention, in the SD area.

"We plan to leave here on a trip around South Africa to Europe next spring, ending up on the East Coast in time for the 1964 A and N game."

On 19 August 1963 in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, Va., Mary Elizabeth Lott was married to David Seymour Haglund. Mary Elizabetii is tiie daughter of FRED and Dot LOTT. Both the Lott and Haglund families reside in Arlington. The bride is a graduate of Mary Washington College, and the groom from the Universit)' of Virginia, where he is now doing graduate work.

Photo by Thomas L. Williams DUKE CHANDLER '23

During the recent commencement exercises at the historic College of William and Mary at Williamsburg, Va., VAdm. ALVIN DUKE CHANDLER, USN '23, former President of the College, was invested as the nineteenth Chancellor of William and Mary. His distinguished predecessors in this position include the Bishop of London, the Archbishop of Canterbury, earls of England and six men in the history of the United States among whom are Presidents George Washington and John Tyler. In addition to his investiture as Chancellor, Duke was awarded the honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws.

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May issue and mentioned Colby Rucker as one of only 2 contributors of human interest stories in the publication. We understand Colby will present more in the future. (Ed. note: See this issue.)

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

Editor, 1964 Cruise: Col. Bertram Kalisch, Rte. 2, Box 103, Brandywine, Md. 20613, Tel. ST 2-4966; Bus. OX 7-6214 Manager, 40-yr. Reunion: RAdm. G. R. Hartwig, 10901 Glen Rd., Rockville, Md. 20854, Tel. AC 9-9550, Bus. PO 2-2142 CHARLES JOSEPH STUART

Sadly, we record the passing of another devoted classmate, CHARLIE STUART, on 16 July 1963.

We had listed his illness in an earlier edition, and his improvement had brought release from the hospital. But there was a serious relapse from which there was no recovery. Since before retirement from the service in 1957, the Stuarts have resided in the Washington area, and Charlie was a regular attendant at class luncheons, and always present at Homecoming meetings. Memorial services on 19 July were attended by a large delegation of classmates at Arlington National Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sallie Stratton Stuart, son Charles J. Jr., daughter Mrs. Marion Stuart DeVall, and several grandchildren.

ARTHUR JAPY HEPBURN,

JR.

We greatly regret to learn of the sudden passing of ARTHUR HEPBURN on 8 August near his home on Gibson Island, Md. Arthur left us in 1923, to our regret, going into the field of banking at Baltimore, where his latest affiliation was with Maryland National Bank. He served with the Navy in the Pacific in WW 11.

Services were held on Gibson Island on 10 August, with interment at Cumberland, Md. Arthur is survived by his father, Adm. A. J. Hepburn, USN (Ret.), with whom some of us served in earlier days, his widow Eleanor MacGill Hepburn, son Arthur J., Ill, and a brother, Philip R. Hepburn.

We received the Hepburn news from ED CUNNINGHAM and JOE WORTHINGTON— and it's the 1st we knew of Joe and Katharine establishing residence at Gibson Island. Writes Joe: "Until we moved here I had not seen Arthur for over 40 years. We enjoyed so much seeing him and his wife on a number of occasions, and were most happy to find them living on this island."

There were 24 at our Washington 24 July luncheon meeting, and as long as our attendance equals or exceeds the class numerals we are doing all right. Our report from Washington explains that the attendance was increased by some who are in the teaching profession and cannot come regularly throughout the year. Here apparendy are included MALIN CRAIG, TOMMY DYER and LEN JAUDON, the rest of the participants being Bachman, Bradley, Cunningham, Hartwig, Hoffman, Johnson, Kalisch, Longfellow, Mercer, Neale, Nesser, Norman, Robinson, Rook, Purple, Sutliff, Swart, Sisson, Van Steenberg, Winecoff and Ramsey.

MR. HANSON BALDWIN '24 is welcomed aboard ESSEX by RAdm. Donald Gay, Jr., USN '37.

HANSON BALDWIN, distinguished military writer and military editor of the New York Times, flew aboard the anti-submarine warfare carrier USS ESSEX recently for a first-hand look at this country's anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

He was welcomed aboard ESSEX by RAdm. Donald Gay, Jr., '37, Commander Carrier Division Eighteen. He was also greeted by the commanding officer, Capt. Joseph M. West '39.

Baldwin, long recognized as an expert in the field of military reporting, was given briefings on the latest anti-submarine warfare techniques employed by ESSEX. At the time of his visit Task Group 83.3, of which ESSEX is the flagship, was on a 6-week midshipmen cruise.

SNOOKS HAYES married! Yes, on 27 July at Martinsburg, W. Va., we are pleased to announce the marriage of our own Captain John A. Hayes, USN (Ret.)—and, you'll remember, the 1923 international intercollegiate featherweight boxing champ—to Mrs. Margaret W. Mullin, who is a sister of the late Mrs. Ruth Wickersham Hayes.

RITCHIE-Donnelly: The marriage of Miss Helen Thomas Ritchie, daughter of Cdr. Thomas C. Ritchie, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Ritchie of Sal Si Puedes, Lillian, Va., to Lt. Eugene Russell Donnelly, Jr., USMC, of San Clemente, Calif., and Pepperell, Mass., son of Mrs. E. R. Donnelly, and the late Mr. Donnelly, took place on 12 July in Grace Episcopal Church at Kilmarnock, Va. A reception followed at the Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club. After a trip to New England, the couple now live at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

COLBY RUCKER, located right down there in Annapolis, has agreed to be chairman of our memorial committee, and serving with him will be LARRY BROWNING and BILL CLEAVES. You will hear from these gendemen about our class memorial in due course. Also, we enjoyed the fine review by JOHN D. HAYES of the first 25 years of Shipmate, v/hich appeared in the

Wednesday, 24 July was a big day for TOMMY TURNER and an important day in good old Jackson, Miss., when that city dedicated its Jackson Municipal Airport. Mississippi's new and only jet airport was built at an original cost of 8 million dollars—with some | 5 million additions already projected, and is designed to provide the latest in efficiency, convenience and safety. Tom is the executive director of the airport, and the new facility is what he has been v/orking on, for and towards almost since the time of his Navy retirement. Congratulations, Tom! "No more roaming," writes BILL COCHRAN, "I'm quite satisfied for the present with chores and golf" as he makes known that he and Marge have returned to their home at 32 Forest Road, Biltmore Forest, Asheville, N. C. . . . HARRY SOUTHWORTH announces his 2nd retirement, this time from the teaching field, as he and Mildred continue to live in their nice home at Mexico, N. Y. . . . We hear that ARTIE TOWNSEND and Nietta are "covering the country" by trailer, as did the RUHSENBERGERs, and herewith invite them to send in a report on their experiences and impressions. . . . Yes, that goes for the Ruhsenbergers, too . . . where did they setrie? . . . HEINIE DEUTERMANN, also in 2nd retirement, is reported beginning a vacation trip of about a year's duration, around the world. . . . While up in the Ithaca area in early August WILBUR MELLON made a check-up call on NOBLE ABRAHAMS at Trumansburg, and found the old professor quite recovered from his operation and ready for the new academic year at Cornell.

SAN D1EGO-CORONADO

In San Diego-Coronado the new quarterly nohost class party—February, May, August, November—was initiated 8 August very successfully

by Fern and LANK LANKENAU who supervised the arrangements and prepared the hors d'oeuvres which preceded the roast beef dinner.

Out-of-towners at this party were Dottie and Dale Harris, Kura and Ash Evans, and Mrs. William Masek, Jr., daughter of Mrs. Maurine Hayter and the late Hubert Hayter. Others present with wives were: Bill Bailey, Jack Bellerby, Cowboy Cameron, Blackie Carroll, Abie Dickie, Swede Ekstrom, Gus Fish, Nat Hudnall, Willie Hurst, Lank Lankenau, Joe Lillard, Austin Magly, Hal Tiemroth, Count Wolowsky; also, Mrs. Jackie Anderson, Ooftie Gregor and Mrs. Babe Handly. As usual for this party, absentees can always be accounted for: the PETE DUNNs stuck with a houseful of grandchildren, MONTY

ROY HARTWIG and BERT KALISCH reported progress on the reunion and Cruise publication plans which are their respective projects, and there is continuing enthusiasm for both in the Washington group.

From Virginia comes the latest crop report of LEO BACHMAN: "The rain has been quite insufficient, following a severe spring drought. My early hay was about 50°/, of the usual crop.

Right now the pastures are nearly exhausted; but (hope springs eternal !) if we get enough rain this month the pastures may revive, and the late hay make out." May we have crop reports next month from some of our other active farmers?

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AT THE RITCHIE-DONNELLY WEDDING: Irv Duke, Gene Rook, Helen and Tom Ritchie, Doris and Jose Cobanillas, Bornett and Alex Kresler.

S H I P M A T E

G.\RFIELD suffered a heart attack and ordered to rest pending a thorough check-up, the P.AUL GRAFs had other entertaining to do, the FRANK DEAMs were in Hawaii, and the DON McLEANS in Mexico. Classmates who happen to be in the area in November are asked to keep in mind the next party.

Corinna and BOB MATHEWS were in Coronado with the HURSTs in late July, could not stay over for the 8 August party, but they intend to drive over from Phoenix for the next one. We understand the Mathews have put their home in Phoenix up for sale, and hope to go to Europe about 1 April where they plan to buy a car and cruise for a year or so on the continent before setding down in an apartment in Denver, to be near their children.

You would have enjoyed the dinner party 30 July given by Dee and Adm. PAGE SMITH, USN, at Missouri House, Norfolk, honoring VAdm. WALLY BEAKLEY, USN, before he reported as Com One at Boston. In addition to the Beakleys, the large party of guests included HANSON BALDWIN and the WALLY PETERSENs, RADM USN; Wally is currendy Cbm Five. At his change of command ceremony on 3 August, Wallace Beakley, the U. S. Navy's senior aviator, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, due largely no doubt to the outstanding job he did during the Cuban crisis as Deputy CinCLant.

REUNION

Yes, the 40-year reunion of 1924 will be held at Annapolis on 8, 9 and 10 May 1964. At the head of this column you will see listed the chairman of the reunion committee and the editor of the Cruise with addresses and telephone numbers so that you can get in touch with them. In selecting dates we were particularly interested in the choice of those who will come long distances.

Bess HURST writes from Coronado: "Everyone out here who expects to come to the 40th is hoping it will be held in May."

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VADM. W. M. BEAKLEY, USN '24, receives his flag from a quartermaster during ceremonies which marked the end of his tour as Deputy Commander in Chief U. S. Atlantic Fleet as Adm. H. P. Smith, USN '24, CinCLant and CInCLantFIt observes.

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Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Road, Washington 16, D. C.

PHILIP WHITE

It is with regret that I report the death of RAdm. PHILIP WHITE, SC USN (Ret.). Philip passed away on 27 July at Portsmouth Naval Hospital after a long illness. A native of Seatde, Wash., he was the son of John and Mary White and the husband of Minnie Binmore White. He was a member of the Virginia Bar Association, having graduated from law school with high honors after retirement from the Navy. Funeral services were held in Christ and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Norfolk, on 30 July, with interment in Arlington the following day after a simple graveside service. Both services were well attended by his classmates.

The widow of our much admired superintendent and adopted classmate, Mrs. Henry B. Wdson, passed away on 5 August and was buried beside the Admiral in Arlington. The class sent flowers.

'25's FISHERMEN: George Wright, Al Pefley, Bob MacFarlane, Johnny Johns, Skipper, and Phil Fitzgerald SE P T E M B E R - O C

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GUS WELLINGS is recovering nicely in Bethesda, is up and around, and allowed home on weekends. GEORGE GELHORN has now joined the local group, having taken a position with AID. DAVE TYREE hung up his cap and went on the retired list 1 August. "The August luncheon was well attended in spite of the fact that the secretary forgot to send out the notices. The principal subject of conversation was our 40th anniversary plans. Since then I have mailed out to all hands a postal seeking information. So far the only decision made by the local group is that it will be held on Homecoming weekend in the fall of 1965. This decision has been confirmed by the replies coming in on the postals. Of those expressing a preference. Homecoming weekend is a 2 to 1 favorite. As we go to press, 143 replies have been received; of these 99 shipmates say they either hope to or will attend the big 40th.

It looks as if it will go over big. DON VARIAN says he'll come if VEEDER does. How about it, BILL, we haven't heard from you. Several classmates asked about reservations. HENRY FORD, who has done all the preliminaries in Annapolis, says that he can make block reservations at Carvel Hall, but each one must make his own reservation within that block.

The following attended the 30 July Washington luncheon: Brown, Burrowes, Cash, Cronin, Elliott, Fitzgerald, Ford, Gelhorn, Hurd, Johns, Loomis, Pefley, Shahan, Slaven, Stirling, Smith, Tyree and George Wright.

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Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Arlington 1, Va. Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg, III Qtrs. B, 2300 E St., N.W. Washington 7, D. C.

DANIEL B. "DANNY" MILLER writes from P. O. Box 612, Corvallis, Oregon, that he has shifted from teaching General Engineering at Oregon State, which he has been doing for five years, to business. He is Manager of the Ballhawk Company, which is a Division of General Services Company. His company manufactures and merchandises a basketball training device which Danny says is a very practical aid for basketball coaches and physical education instructors.

KKAm. THEODORE H. " T E D " KOBEY, USN (Ret.), was in Washington during the latter days of July and reports that he is still living at 1165 Hillview Drive in Menlo Park, Calif. He keeps occupied as a Deputy Tax Assessor for San Mateo County and also owns and operates an apartment motel in Mountain View, Calif. His daughter is married and has three children and his son, Ted Jr., is about to enter law school.

WENDELL KLINE writes from Sewanee, Tenn., that he and Lois are hoping to make the Naval Academy for Homecoming. Wendell is still at the University of the South.

WILLIAM L. "BILL" and Mary Day PRYOR are increasingly busy in Mystic, Conn., but are hoping also to see many classmates at Homecoming on September 28th. Mary Day is just finishing a two-year stint as President of the Mystic Garden Club. Those who ride the New Haven through Mystic who may be starried at the fact that the Mystic Railroad Station has finally been painted will be interested to know that it was the Mystic Garden Club's large flower show which raised the money to repair and paint that old station.

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The three Pryor boys appear to be successful in business. Lee III has five children and his own business, the Midwest Tabulating Card Producers, with headquarters in Chicago; Eddie Pryor works for the Electric Boat Company and lives in Noank; Jim is also in Chicago with the brokerage firm of McKeown & Company.

Bill also reports that they were present on 16 June in White Plains when JIMMY LANE married Mrs. Dorothy Starks. The Lanes are summering in the Berkshires but will be back in Charlottesville, where Jim is teaching at the University of Virginia, in the fall.

It has been reported that BEN CUSTER's son, Scott, was married on 29 June to Miss Melanie DuBois of Greenwich, Conn.

An event of importance in the SMEDBERG family occurred on the 3rd of August at the Navy Yard in Boston when USS WORDEN, the Navy's newest guided missile frigate, was placed into commission. Smeddy was the principal speaker and Claudia presented an oil painting of Ckjmmodore Worden to the ship for which she is the sponsor. Claudia and Smeddy have recently completed building a new house in Bethesda, Md., across the street from the Burning Tree Golf Course, which they are looking forward to moving into sometime after he retires, which is presently planned for 1 March 1964.

A brief note from VALERY HAVARD indicates that he is still working for Raytheon, with a busy summer on a special project for that corporation. Anna managed to get down from Winchester to Mystic, Conn., for Mary Day Pryor's big Garden Club flower show.

STANLEY G. "NIC" NICHOLS writes from Box 2681, Pompano Beach, Fla., about an enjoyable visit they just had from HUMP and Addo CAMPBELL, who were in Florida for a month looking over South Florida for a "real" retirement location. The Campbells rented a house and boat across the street from the Nicholses. Nic reports that Hump has just retired from his job in Durham, N. C. One of the appeals of Florida is the fact that their daughter Jane and family live in Miami.

'26, I. to r.: Hump Campbell, Addo Campbell, Maggie Nichols, Nic Nichols

The Nicholses left in August for a visit to his family in Colorado. They will return to Pompano Beach via Wichita Falls, Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston and New Orleans, looking for classmates going and returning. There is an accompanying picture of the Nichols and Campbell foursome nearby.

The Corresponding Secretary regrets that he has to report the death of Capt. DOUTHEY G. M C M I L L A N , U S N (Ret.), on 10 July 1963, in Paris, Texas. The class extends deep sympathy to his wife, Mattie, at 204 24th St., N.W., Paris, Texas.

Twenty-three classmates attended the August class luncheon at the Washington Navy Yard on 26 August, as follows: Adair, Agnev/, Armstrong, Brady, Briner, Brown, Brownfield, Claiborne, Cochran, Fravel, Frost,* Greenacre, Grecnslade, Groff, Leeper, Livdahl, Lovett, McKee, McQuillen, Morrison, Nelson, Smedberg* and Sylvester.* * Still on active duty.

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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.

Inez B r e w t o n COOPER

Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Brewton Cooper, widow of the late Adm. HYSELL COOPER, were held in San Francisco on 21 July. Honorary pallbearers were Frank S. Carroll, Jr., Gresham T. Farar, Dave Johnson, A. S. Cobb, Stanley Sweeney and Hysell P. Ojoper. Active pallbearers were Alex O. Zelius, Bill Holland, James A. Paddett, and Don Cook.

Mrs. Cooper was buried in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.

Capt. J. S. HOLTWICK, JR., USN (Ret.), was named vice president for administration and management services of HRB-Singer, Inc., according to a recent announcement by Dr. Glenn L. Musser, president of the State College, Pa., firm.

Capt. Holtwick joined the company, now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Singer Co., upon retirement from active duty in 1957. Prior to his election to a vice presidency, he was head of the operations department, with responsibility for contracts in the fields of intelligence analysis, information processing methodology, and human engineering. In his new position he will direct the furnishing of administrative support and managerial services for the more than 1000 employees of the company.

WEDDING

On 6 July 1963 Miss Marie NesSmith became the bride of James Howard Lewis, son of Mrs. George A. Lewis and the late Capt. GEORGE A. LEWIS, USN, in Christ the King Catholic Church, St. Petersburg, Fla. The nev/lyweds will make their home in Jacksonville.

OSCAR DODSON, Director of the Money Museum in the National Bank of Detroit, was a guest on the CBS national television program "To Tell the Truth" on 2 August.

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Sec'y, RAdm. R. K. James, USN (Ret.) Apt. B611, River House South, 1600 S. Joyce St., Arlington, Va.

The following is taken from a letter received from H. F. RANSFORD: "After retiring, traveling, building and selling a home, buying a custom built 26 ft. Streamline Travel Trailer, and finally landing at Palm Springs as of 10 October 1962, we have now launched a new way of living in 'retirement.'

"Pattie and I are managers of The Normandy Hotel (Palm Springs). We both like Palm Springs —used to come here on short trips—the dry desert climate seems to agree with us. Pattie's personality and former experience plus my engineering know-how tend to make this type of endeavor interesting and challenging. This hotel is a mighty busy place; most weekends we are completely occupied and even during this, the socalled off-season, we have guests during the week.

Keeping them happy and comfortable isn't a bed of roses with the various types of guests, but we have repeats and so far no complaints as to the management. Pattie hopes to write a book one day! She should be able to after some of our experiences.

"Adm. DAN WAGNER is city manager of Palm Springs and I had occasion to see him at a political meeting early this spring, but so far haven't had further contact. I understand PINKY MADSEN also lives here and we hope to get together one of these days. As it is right now we are both up to our ears in management and enjoying it. I am down to 147 lbs. and Pattie at 96. Today we are celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary with a Mexican dinner prepared by one of the guests at the hotel. And—after our 1960 trip to Mexico

we are anything but eager for a Mexican dinner, but who are we to disappoint one of our guests?

"Best wishes to one and all and if any 1928 people happen to be in Palm Springs, come see us."

Richard K. James, initially in '56, and a graduate of Penn State, was married on 20 July to Miss Patricia JoAnne Gallick in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Donora, Pa. The wedding was attended only by the immediate families of the bride and groom. Dick is employed by Westinghouse Corporation and has been transferred to the headquarters of the Defense Production Division in Baltimore, Md. He is the son of RAdm. RALPH K. JAMES and Mrs. James.

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Sec'y, RAdm. E. J. O'Donnell, USN Weapons System Evaluation Group, OSD Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C.

HERBERT NASH

The following information on the death of HERBERT NASH was sent by his widow, Melba: "He was stricken with a fatal heart attack while speaking for the Los Angeles Area Development Committee in Lancaster, Calif.

"At the time of his death he was employed by the Southern Clalifornia Gas Company as an administrative engineer in charge of area development.

"Many fine tributes and honors have been extended to him by outstanding state, government and industrial personalities—a great compliment not only to him, but the training received at the Academy.

"Our 19-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter and I survive him."

Sec'y, BGen. Ronald D. Salmon, USMC (Ret.), 640 Oalcland Ter., Alexandria, Va. Corr Sec'y, RAdm. Parke H. Brady, USN (Ret.), 1801 Foxhall Rd., Wash. 7, D. C. PETE and Eleanor BRADY are trying to bear the shock of the loss of their eldest boy, Christopher. A tragic auto collision on U.S. Route 1 near Dumphries, Va., on 22 July 1963 took the life of this young Marine. Our sympathy for the Bradys is consuming.

JOE and Eleana RUDDY were in Washington during July and August on an excursion from Paris to attend the weddings of daughters Eleana and Patricia Ann. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

A communique from ROY NEWTON brings us news of the Southern California branches of the class: "Saturday, 27 July 1963, the Southern California group of the class gathered at the Commissioned Officers' Mess (Open), U. S. Naval Station, San Diego, for another very enjoyable evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. Even though the weather was slighdy on the warm side for San Diego and vacations are now in order, we had a record turnout for this most festive occasion. A total of 61 classmates, wives, widows (Mary Alice H A H N and Kay HINDRELET) and a few guests were present.

"Attending one of these gatherings for the first time were HERB and Eleanor ANDREWS, as well as FOXY and Gracie NEWSOME. One of our guests was MICKEY DURYEA from far off Portsmouth, N. H. In addition to those already mentioned above, those attending with their wives were: Allen, Bowen, Bradman, Brumby, Burden, Fuetsch, Heap, House, Lee, Lowrey, Lucas (single), Luongo, O. D. T. Lynch, R. F. Lynch, McKnight, McLeod, Moreno, Newton, Price, Rutter, E. R. Sanders, Verhoye and Wolverton.

"The Southern California group has completed the first step of forming a permanent organization.

A nominating committee had previously been formed to consider organizational procedures and S H I P M A T E

submit nominations for officers. The chairman of this committee, BILL LOWREY, announced the results of the balloting during a lull in the party activities. The elected officers are: ROY NEWTON, president; FRED BR.\DMAN, vice president; and EPH HOLMES, secretary-treasurer. We also had asked that each classmate in our area make a voluntary contribution of ยง5.00 to our operating fund to cover mailing cost, telephone, telegrams, flowers, etc. The response to this request was most gratifying."

Photo by Brookner Studio T. H. CABLE -30 THOMAS H. CABLE has been elected vice president and manager of marketing services of Koppers International, C. A., and Koppers Interamerican Co. In his new capacity Cable will have over-all responsibility for sales and marketing for the subsidiary companies.

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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.

ALBUQUERQUE

Early July brought 2 families, vintage of '31, through this crossroads, one eastbound and one westbound. First, BILL McM.AHAN, wife Gerry and daughter Karen, bound East for Muscarine, Iowa, stopped in this fair city of fancy motels ad-infinitum, and called JIM O'TOOLE and Marian. The O'Tooles called Betty and me, and we all had a delightful evening sampling O'Toole's bar stock; then a Sunday buffet at the Sandia Base Officers' Club. Young Jimmy O'Toole, home from New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell for the summer (a Vi -ft. taller and much handsomer than the old man), paired off with the equally handsome Karen to make up a party of eight. Bill said business was good, but that he had to do considerable traveling to keep it that way for the Carver Pump Co. Within a day one RAdm. JOHN WENDELL GANNON called from the VIP quarters at Sandia Base Officers' Club and asked us over for a oneevening stand. ED ENGLE and Angeline were on hand as Ed greeted his old 3rd Batt roommate. Betsy and Johnny looked great, happy to be going West again to their home in Coronado.

Johnny is taking over as Commander Carrier Division Three, and may be able to touch base at Coronado once ir. awhile. To keep him going, Johnny ordered the 28-ounce porterhouse featured on the Sandia menu, and must have saved 2 S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R ,

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ounces for Pokey, the poodle, also a guest of the base.

And to others passing this way.

Hasta la vista JOHN E. KIRKPATRICK received an honorary degree. Doctor of Laws, from Oklahoma City University in May of this year. He also received "Man of the Year" citation for 1963 from Notre Dame Club for civic service.

BOB TAYLOR reports that he has joined the Ford Instrument Company at Long Island City v-fhere he reports to the vice president as manager engineering administration. He lives with his family at 56 Cove Drive, Manhasset, Long Island, N. Y. RED RAMAGE has reported as DCNO (Fleet Operations and Readiness), tacking on his 3rd star, and he and Barbara have moved back in their old home at 5515 Namakagan Rd., Washington 16, D. C. 652-4003.

JACK MINER has checked in to the Joint Chiefs' organization from Norfolk and he and Judy are in a new home in Fairfax County at 301 Stoneleigh Court in the Mantua section.

DOUG M,^cFARLANE has left San Francisco for the hazards of government employment and is now in the Office of Saline Water, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C , as assistant director. He and Dorothy are settling in a new home out Leesburg Pike and can be reached via Postmaster, Herndon, Va. JACK and Roberta McCAIN have left D. C. for their quarters at the Amphibious Base, Litde Creek, Va., where Jack takes over as ComPhibLant and dons a slight extra shoulder load of another star. TOMMY KURTZ retired on 1 September and headed for San Diego to join the brokerage firm of Dempsey-Tegeler. He and Flossie should be squared away by now in their new home at 5733 Del Cerro Blvd., San Diego.

public schools, will be teaching at the Norfolk Academy this fall.

Others present for the luncheon were: Sam Moncure, Ennis Taylor, Ray Pitts, Hank Seely, Bob Leonard, Mel Young, Beau Lyons and Jerry

Miller.

HERE A N D THERE W I T H ' 3 2

BILL and Alicia ROBARDS have a new address: 3610 Ordway St., N.W., Washington 16, D. C. The new telephone number is 244-9831.

BILL STU.\RT has orders detaching him from DepNavInsGen. After serving on the selection 'โ ข)oard, he will assume his new command, ComCarDiv One Six, in mid-September.

Also, from officers' orders issued 19 July we learn tiiat VAdm. A. G. WARD will rejoin us in Washington shordy, where he will be DCNO (Plans and Policy) after he is relieved as ComSecondFlt. We understand that RALPH JOHNSON is expecting orders to Washington also.

Sue and BRUCE McCANDLESS take pleasure in reporting the arrival of 2 more grandchildren.

On 3 April a daughter, Sue Worthington, was born to 1st Lt. David H. Cutcomb, USMC, and Mrs. Cutcomb in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii. On 13 July a daughter, Tracy, was born to Lt. Bruce McCandless, II, USN, and Mrs. McCandless, in Virginia Beach, Va. The appointment of RAdm. GEORGE E. PIERCE, USN (Ret.), as president of H. O. Boehme. Inc., a subsidiary of Pako Companies, Inc., was recently announced. Pierce retired from the Navy in 1959 after 31 years of active service, and now lives in Bethesda, Md., with his wife and 3 children.

JOHNNY and Betsy GANNON have left for the West Coast and points further west as Johnny has taken command of CarDiv 3. Your Washington committee elected RAY HUNTER to move up to the chairman spot and replaced Ray as vice chairman witii JACK PARTHAM.

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Sec'y, Mr. John Stanley Miller 5809 Namaliagan Road Washington 16, D. C.

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Thirty-two mustered 18 strong for the first Thursday luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club on 1 August. LEON KINTBERGER came up from Annapolis for the occasion and prompdy found himself drafted as the local chapter's nominee as a candidate to stand for office in the 1964 elections of the Alumni Association. Appropriate representation will be made to JOE J.'V.AP, who has already been named to a nominating committee to develop a slate for the 1964 elections.

It was determined that the local chapter would not support any planned enterprise for Homecoming this fall. With the rousing assent of those present, a quorum of the 1932 class council voted financial support for the J. K. TAUSSIG undertaking to clarify the employment rights of retired regular officers.

The remainder of the session was given over to good food and better conversation, presided over by EMER F.\WKES. Also present from the active duty contingent were Bob Fulton, Swede Easrwold, George Pressey, Lou Bryan and Dabney Waters. The vacation period offered an opportunity to the local teachers, and MIKE O'CONNOR and BILL ROBARDS appeared. We understand that of the other local teachers, JOHN LIETWILER is touring Europe and AL PARKER is enjoying his considerable acreage in southern Virginia. We also understand that HOW.\RD PRINCE, who has been teaching in the Norfolk

GEORGE PIERCE '32

Miss Anne Cameron Williams, daughter of R.\dm. RICHARD CLEGGETT WILLIAMS, JR., USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Williams, became the bride of Lt. John Edward Sherman, USN, the son of Col. Frank James Sherman, AUS (Ret.), and Mrs. Sherman, on Friday, 19 July, at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Decawr, Ga. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Clifton Road in .\danta.

Mrs. Sherman is a 1962 graduate of the University of Georgia, and Lt. Sherman is a 1958 graduate of Dartmouth College. He is a nephew of the late Admiral Forrest P. Sherman '18, and a brother of LCdr. Peter W. Sherman, USN '51.

Lt. and Mrs. Sherman now live in St. Simons, Ga., where he is attached to the Glynco Naval Air Station.

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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. The monthly class luncheon-meeting of the Washington group took place at the Army and Navy Club on 13 August. Those attending were Blick, Cobb, Costello, Bill Davis, Fusselman, Galantin, Heinz, Kauffman, Lacey, Ogden, McMuUen, Thompson, Tucker, Travis, Strean, Caldwell, Taylor, McCrae, Croghan and Duncan. Dale Mayberry (not present) was unanimously elected Class Secretary to relieve Dick Derickson (likewise not present). The latter, after a 1-month tenure, had felt constrained to resign because of a "conflict of interest" situation.

Don Lacey reviewed the reunion program and it appears we will have between 80 and 90 couples attending. Charlie Travis reviewed the progress of the 30-year book and the possibility of establishing 3 committees to edit the biographies was discussed. Charlie and Joe Cobb are now faced with the biography re-editing which was a big problem in the first book. It was decided to increase the size of the present committee by adding Jim Tucker, John Croghan and Draper Kauffman. Cobb, who heads the 30-year book committee, was advised that everyone from the Washington contingent was willing to cooperate.

The meeting adjourned at the usual 1330.

Dale Mayberry has been recalled to active duty and is now Director of the Naval Academy Museum. He and Helen are building a home at Providence, a new residential area next to the Naval Academy golf course at North Severn. Tad Duncan, too, has moved to Annapolis and is now living at Peninsula Farms Road. The Annapolis contingent is growing and looks forward to the return of still more members of the class.

In the meantime WELCOME TO HOMECOMING.

champion, she is at this point heading for the top slot in the National Women's Amateur Golf Championship being played at Williamstown, Mass. Robbye has just taken the 2nd round, and we hope to be reporting her complete success in the next issue. Also understand her brother Lee is pushing her hard for the family championship.

Congratulations to both!

Have a report that BON AMME has won the Naval Institute Award again this year, but have been unable to confirm this. (Ed. note: He did.)

Will do so before the next issue. If the report is correct, congratulations, Bon. There is now $777.76 in the class treasury. At the 20 June luncheon it was voted to transfer $600 of this from the checking account to a savings account in the Annapolis Banking and Trust Co. We still have hopes for the class book, but it seemed wiser to let the money v/ork, rather than lie idle in the checking account. VINCE COMBS has placed the book project number one on his administration's agenda.

Recent duty changes: FRED CHENAULT to CO Naval Ordnance Missile Test Facility, White Sands Missile Range: J. H. TURNER to JCS; BILL ELLIS to National Security Agency, Ft. George Meade, Md., and V/ARFIELD BENNETT to BuShips.

That's all for now. Will be looking forward to seeing you at Homecoming!

a desk. It was good to see him again. CHARLIE M A C D O N A L D , with his usual excellent timing, was there while on TAD from CinCPac to try to straighten things out in Washington. Listening to his tales of life in the islands that our classmates enjoy resulted in a green tinge.

This was ED CONRAD's last luncheon before taking command of the NORTHAMPTON. Can't say enough about the excellent job Ed has done as chairman of the Washington group this year.

We're going to miss him. Fortunately the reins slip into the very capable hands of GEORGE MUSE. Ed had an interesting trip through the Caribbean this summer where he saw the BIDWELLs in Panama and JOHN MEYERS in San Juan.

ROUND ' A ' BOUT

Had a line from Virginia MARKS. JIMMY is Chief of Staff, Naval Reserve Command at Omaha, Neb. They proudly announce the latest addition to the class, James Alexander Marks, Jr., on 31 May. The whole family enjoys Omaha and would love to see any old friends passing through.

SHELDON ST. JOHN wrote from Oakland, Calif., reporting on Lani's wedding to 1st Lt. William M. Rakow, Jr., USMC, at Norfolk.

Margie and Saint were naturally back East for the great day but unfortunately couldn't make the 25th reunion in D. C.

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. Had intended to do this report while lolling on the beach at Kill Devil Hills, N. C , but the surf and all the other diversions of a beachcomber's life proved too great. So here we are floundering in the heat, looking for words, wishing we were back on the beach, to say nothing of recovering from the aftermath of the biggest rainfall this area has had since 1928. In fact, one could have applied for sea pay last night whether he be on Downing St., 15th and Constitution, or at National Airport.

Have had many requests for a list of those now in the Washington area, so here goes: Dick Bradley, Carmichael, Crawford, Dockum, Bill Ellis, Folson, Jim Gray. Heywood, E. J. Hoffman, Ed King, Lovell, McKellar, Morton, Oseth, Parham, Pratt, Richardson, Ryder, Sanford, Shea, Dick Teel, Tyree, Whiting, Wilson, Bjarnason, Buder, Combs, Davenport, Dowsett, Entier, Gordon Fowler, Hanger, Hirshfeld, Kimmel, Law, Mann, Moreau, Odening, Palmer, Chuck Phillips, Preston, Romberg, Seyford, Stark, Tyler, Ware, Willman, Woodville, Brown and Kiker. Soon to make it 53 will be JACK TURNER. Sorry, but the deadline for this issue comes before the 22 August luncheon and the big picnic at NOL White Oak recreation area on 25 August.

Will report on these 2 events next issue. Incidentally, BOB and Georgia ODENING really put out a humdinger of a flyer on the picnic.

Where Bob resurrected those pictures of BUCKET COURT reading the PAP sheet, youngster cruise pictures, etc., I'll never know, but they certainly brought back fond memories and got the word across on the picnic.

Robbye King, daughter of the ED KINGs, at this sitting is pushing her way along to a successful golfing career. Already the Virginia and D. C. 36

CHANGE OF COMMAND. Left to right: RAdm. J. M. Lyie, (SC) USN '35, RAdm. R. H. Northwood, (SC) USN '37 (relieving). Col. R. G. Kettleson, USAF, Mayor Frank R. Somer of Dayton, Brig. Gen. W. F. Veal, USAF (relieved), and Maj. Gen. M. L. McNickel, USAF.

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On 1 August RAdm. ROBERT H. NORTHWOOD, USN SC, assumed command of the Defense Electronic Supply Center in Dayton, Ohio.

The naming of an admiral as Center commander represents somewhat of a break in tradition for the 19-year-old installation. Since its construction in 1944, the base has been under Army Signal Corps and Air Force direction. Consequendy, Northwood becomes the 1st naval officer to command DESC. Westinghouse Electric Corp. has announced that JOHN W. SIMPSON is now vice president of the Electric Utility and Marine Group. John is a pioneer in the development of atomic power for marine propulsion and electric power generation.

Sec'y, Capt. G. S. Heston, USN 2727 N. Norwood St., Arlington 7, Va. W A S H I N G T O N NEWS

The class luncheon in July again found 16 members attending. Some people just can't get leave during the summer. RED COWARD was there for the 1st time; has traded a cruiser for

Photo by Deakin Studio JOHN W. SIMPSON '37 S H I P M A T E

Another wedding in Norfolk; Dot and TED GRELL's daughter, Dorothy, was married to Mr. Richard Alan Porter on the 20th of July. I'm feeling older by the minute.

HOMECOMING NEWS By now you should have received a flyer on '38 activities for the weekend of 27-28 September.

If not, here are the essentials.

1. There are reservations being held for 30 twin-bed rooms for the nights of 27 and 28 September at the Holiday Inn, intersection of US 301 and US 50, Bowie, Md. Price per room per night is $12.36. Please indicate clearly for which night or nights reservations are desired. Send checks to arrive by 20 September to: Capt. T. Washington, Jr., USN, Crystal Spring Farm, Forest Drive, Annapolis, Md. Tel. CO 8-0509.

Reservations will be on a Ist-come, Ist-served basis. Holiday Inn gets a list of names 20 September. Cancellations accepted 'til 23 September.

2. For any needing a place to stay in Washington we will try to arrange accommodations at classmates' homes. Get in touch with: Capt.

G. S. Heston, USN, 2727 N . Norwood St., Arlington 7, Va. 3. Class party will be in the Leyte Gulf and Santa Cruz Rooms, Officers' Club, USNA, Saturday night, 28th, at 1800. Cocktails (open bar 1800 to 2000), buffet dinner and dancing. Cost will be $7.50 per person; dress is informal. Send intention to attend and check for number attending as soon as possible to: Capt. H. M. Robinson, 6209 29di St. Nortii, Ariington, Va. Let's all try to come. Have already heard from MARCELO CASTILLO who plans to attend. If he can make it from the Philippines, we should be able to make it.

Sec'y, Capt. Harvey B. S Seim, USN National War College Washington 25, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, G. G. Williams, c/o J. C. Wheat & Co., 15 Selden Arcade, Norfolk, Va. WASHINGTON REPORT The fall season brings a revival of the monthly class luncheons. For the information of out-oftowners who may be visiting, the luncheons are usually held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

Check witii FRITZ FREUND, OXford 5-9359 or HARV SEIM, OXford 5-8401.

New arrivals in the Washington area include GEORGE BLOCK with the Naval Inspector General, JAKE BOWELL in OSD, BILL FLY at the National War College, NORM LEE and WILLY TRICE in OpNav, ROY SMALLWOOD in the Naval Material Implementing Group (responsible for carrying out the major Navy Department reorganization now in progress) and VIC (W.C.) VICKREY in BuWeps. JIM ELKINS and JOHNNY WIER are expected to check in to the Joint Staff during September and October respectively.

ELDO BERGMAN paid a short visit to Washington in mid-August with his charming wife, Tomme, and 6 of their 13 children. Tomme insists that El won the vacation trip when he made a truck purchase for his road construction company in Genoa, Ohio.

KUDOS Congratulations are in order for FRED KARCH and JOCKO ANTONELLI who were selected for promotion to brigadier general in the Marine Corps. They are the 1st of '40 to make general or flag rank. Both are now in Washington, Fred at Marine Corps Headquarters and Jocko with the Joint Staff.

BILL BENBOW, commanding officer of the Naval Guided Missile School at Dam Neck, Va., was recendy commended by the Chief of Naval Personnel for the school's outstanding participation in the STAR (Selective Training and Retention) program. At a recent personnel inspection Bill re-enlisted 42 men in the STAR program. The regular reenlistment at the school is also a top one—98.3%.

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BILL BAKER, attached to the Defense Atomic Support Agency, has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for his liaison work at the University of California.

TOM NICHOLSON is reported to be tiie 1st officer to receive the newly established Joint Services Commendation Medal, awarded to him

by Army General Andrew P. O'Meara, Commander-in-Chief, Southern Command in the Canal Zone, for meritorious service on the Joint Staff of that Unified Command.

RETIREMENTS JOHN WILLIAMS, currendy commanding officer of the OBSERVATION ISLAND, writes that he plans to retire on 1 September and take the position of Commandant, Sanford Naval Academy, Sanford, Fla. "This is a boys' secondary school, in process of founding, under the Bernarr Macfadden Foundation. On opening 16 September 1963 we will have grades 6-9 inclusive. A higher grade will be added each year and the final complex will be grades 6 through 12. We have bought the New York Giants Training Camp in Sanford and, with the addition of an academic building and an Olympic-size swimming pool, will have our buildings and ground ready. The school will include both day and boarding students. If anyone is interested, there is a 10% discount to all service personnel. Casde Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, Tenn., is another school under the auspices of the Foundation. Mary, the children and I will continue living at our present address: 2005 South Oak Ave., in Sanford. We are so looking forward to this change, and also to seeing friends who may be passing through or visiting NAS Sanford." John is also looking for ship models or old nautical gear to borrow or acquire. If you have any leads, get in touch with him at his home address or at his office: Commandant, Sanford Naval Academy, Sanford, Fla. CARY HALL also expects to retire 1 September to become engineering manager of Southern States, Inc., in Hampton, Ga., just south of Atlanta. The company tends to specialize in utility equipment but can make anything. Cary will have about 50 engineers, designers, and draftsmen under him in the engineering department. His new address will be Cary H. Hall, Hillside Drive, Hampton, Ga. Cary just completed a year in command of NEOSHO, turning her over to Tom Nicholson in mid-August. Tom is the third '40 skipper for NEOSHO, Harv Seim having preceded Cary.

Another imminent retiree is HARVEY VOGEL, now in research and development in OpNav. His post-retirement plans are not yet firm. The Vogels live at 1119 Highland Ave., Falls Church, Va. COMMAND Add to the list of recent afloat command assignments: Jack Boyum, PRINCETON; Julian Burke, FREMONT; Phil Glennon, ComSubRon 8; John Hardy, HORNET; Bob Kalen, BOSTON; Bob Kaufman, ComSubRon 1; Sandy MacGregor, T E L FAIR; Jack Newbould, ELOKOMIN; Paul Paul, Iwo JIMA; Johnny Refo, DENEBOLA; Jess Worley, ComDesRon 11.

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The following is from a letter received from JIM LYNCH: "Thought the enclosed picture might provide some copy for Shipmate. It was taken on the quarter deck of YORKTOWN (CVS-10) on 28 June 1963 just after I had relieved Captain W. C. Moore '39 at Long Beach, Calif. Reading from left to right, BOB HAYLER, Chief of Staff, Commander Carrier Division 17, FRED RUDER CO, USS ELDORADO and myself. I was seeing them over the side after the change of command ceremony at which they ably represented the class.

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"Pat and I and our 4 youngest just returned from an enjoyable year in Japan where we had quarters at the Naval Base Yokosuka. Pat saved me lots of money shopping in Hong Kong and various other ports while I steered the aviation supply ship USS JUPITER among the junks and fishing boats for a year. The surprise dividend of our Far East tour was a space available trip to the Philippines, South Vietnam, Thailand and India just before our return to the West Coast.

(Holding hands with your wife in the presence of the Taj Mahal in a full moon takes years off your life, I mean!)

"We are looking forward to a reunion after a year and a half with James P., Jr., '65, who is just finishing his youngster cruise in the USS NEWPORT NEWS.

"During my year in the Seventh Fleet, saw many classmates manning the ramparts in West Pac including Mickey Weisner, then CO CORAL SEA, now in BuPers; Steve Morrison, CO GUADALOUPE; Bill Lemos, CO RANGER; Bill Elliott, then Ops Off Seventh Fleet, now CO of oiler in Lant Fleet; Hoke Sisk now Ops Off Seventh Fleet; and Paul Gray, then CO ALUDOA, now CO KEARSARGE. "Saw JACK BENNETT in San Diego 15 June 1963 just as he was departing to take command of an oiler homeported in Pearl Harbor."

LOU DAVIS returned from Pakistan where he was carrying out a project for Abbott Laboratories where he is a member of the International Law Department. Lou, Emily and daughter Cindy now live at 580 North Bank Lane, Lake Forest, 111.

HOMECOMING PARTY All classmates are invited to a BYOL Dutchtreat supper party at VIC ROWNEY's quarters on Porter Road at the Naval Academy after the William and Mary football game 28 September. Vic would appreciate your dropping him a note if you expect to attend so he can make the proper arrangements. WAYNE HOOF recendy moved in at Annapolis joining LLOYD YOUNG and CHUCK MERDINGER as tiie 4th classmate currendy in quarters on Porter Road.

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.'\lthough things legislative in this area have been suffering from the summer doldrums, things Navy '42 have kept moving. Some classmates retired without prior warning and simply moved out of town; others gracefully accepted transfers and moved as ordered, and I am convinced the bulk of the group merely moved from one study group to another. Trying to get a quorum for a 37

business meeting or the monthly luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club (2nd Wednesday) having been difficult in the extreme, it might appear to less well informed onlookers that '42 is now responsible for most of the big decisions.

In spite of the foregoing, the luncheons have continued and your executive committee has met each month. ED GALLAGHER is chairman and riding herd on both the Homecoming and graduation festivities planned for 28 September and 13 December respectively.

The Newsletter and Scorebook have suffered a momentary setback by a sudden dearth of accurate addresses. BuPers records have been most helpful, but it is a monument£.l task to run down all 511 of you. As of now, these addresses are needed: J. A. Barker, R. H . Buck, W. C. Clemens, J. W. Crawford, W. N . Deibler, J. N . Fitzgerald, C. A. Hill, J. W. Land, R. C. McGrath, E. G. Kintner, E. M. Greer, J. D. Kiechty, L. C. Maurer, Jr., K. P. Monroe, G. P. Mulligan, R. F. Newsome, D. C. Peto, R. C. Pierce, W. C. Shreve, L. W. Squires, A. J. Tervo, W. D. Vogts, George Hoppock, Arthur Moore, Jr., Chester J. Pool, William F. Randolph, William J. Stewart, Jack H. Schmultz and Stanley L. Vinson, Jr. Some of the confusion would be avoided if liberal use of Change of Address cards were instituted. Have had several of these, along with some notes and letters. BOB TOWER reported Zoe, Paula and Neryl wandered across country early this summer, finally joining Bob at Seal Beach and his LSD command—which he is thoroughly enjoying after Iceland. Bob saw the BETZELs, and in turn they showed up in V/ashing enroute to CinCUSNavEur Staff. Buz joined us for a class lunch, so we had the benefit of the latest in West-East gossip. (The latter was due to the small, informal gathering and N O T to Buz' presence.)

JACK BURTON was with us for the last time before heading to the Seattle area and civilian life. He asked that any classmate in the area drop in for a visit after 1 September; address—16231 1st St., N.E., Bellevue, Wash.

BILL ROBIE sent along his West Cbast roster and it proved a morale booster. Twenty-four classmates are retired out that way, for the benefit of statisticians, and their December round-up keeps them in touch. Bill has "ghosted" these parties for the last 2 years and we'll hope his tour in PICKAWAY beginning early November won't interfere with this year's gathering.

NORM NASH reported Isabel and GRIFF SCARBOROUGH joined the monthly Breezy Point gathering for the 1st time in July. Griff relieved CHARLIE PAYNE on ComNavAirLant staff so that Shine and Charlie could head for Newport and the War College. Betty and HAL SHEAR and the Nash family, the only ones staying in Norfolk, were thoroughly enjoying themselves. Norm saw PETE HINKAMP in New York where all is well and visited ART SAVAGE, JIM BOROP and PAUL SMITH in Charleston. For a postscript—TOM HARBERT steamed past Norm's ComServRon Eight window in VANCOUVER (LPD-2)—and you can't beat that for reporting or service.

CHARLIE HELME and DICK LAW were all smiles with sea duty imminent; not sure about Anne and Julie, respectively. Charlie may very well break the record for the shortest tour in Washington. HAM and Carolyn RIES, an otherwise welcome addition to the Washington set, were seen zipping off in their air-conditioned car heading for their air-conditioned house—tough life! Ham is now administrative aide to Chief, BuPers.

DOC and Edie JONES were getting set for a move to Bombay where Doc will be with the UN. ROBBIE and Barbara ROBINSON were happy to be able to make it in view of Robbie's non-union hours as aide to VCNO. The PAT LEHEYs had just completed the cross-town move from BuShips to David Taylor Model Basin.

CHARLIE COOPER was down from Annapolis demonstrating deep submergence techniques. BOB and Hazel GREENWOOD set a lively pace on the dance floor. BOB SELMER demonstrated remarkable dexterity in the handling of food and drink; Sec'y, Cdr. William Thomas Peach III, USN neither he nor Peg has any firm news on the (SC), Naval Supply Center future assignment, and Bob is still attached to Oakland 14, Calif.

Wash. Area Sec'y, Capt. J. E. Volonte, the hospital. GERRY COLLERAN informally anUSN, 4914 Yorlitown Blvd. nounced that he had finally gotten HOPE Arlington 7, Va. STRONG to take on the task of being our representative on the cotillion committee. BOB STUW A S H I N G T O N AREA ART advised that he is now involved—tempoBig news for July was the June party which was held at the Bethesda Officers' Club on the rarily at least—in personnel R and D; we never did get his findings based on research at the party.

19th. BART and Marge CONNOLLY and CHUCK and Faith STASTNY constituted the The match book cover having run out, we'll committee which put on the highly successful just report the other attendees: Ed Kenneys, Dick party whose only drawback was the failure of Phelpses, Gordie Snyders, Jim Calverts, Tom the air conditioning (we think the room was so Caseys, Jim O'Briens, Will Pardees, Earl Buckequipped) while the outside temperature was v/alters, Les Heseltons, Barney Rapps, Fritz Hanabout 85 degrees and the inside temperature rose sen, Wes Burnetts, Bill Van Dusens, Bob Gillocks, to well above that. Some 90 classmates and wives Forest Mitchells, Lou Luberdas, Paul Padgets, turned out, and this column is prepared to pass Bill Kirklands, Dan Freemans, Shack Moores, on as much info as could be recorded on the Dunbar Lawsons, Charlie Taylors, Jess Naylors, back of a match book cover.

Tom McClellans, John Haynie, Hal Langs, Mary MacConnell and the Joe Volontes.

Despite all the technical skills present, LEE BUD and Barbara DAVIS made it to Europe SCHERER seemed to have the best solution to and back; they enjoyed their 18 days there trethe heat problem—he removed his coat. JACK mendously. The postcard from Luzerne, SwitzerVAN NESS, another NASAer, could offer no outer space solution and just suffered. Sue, of land, was appreciated. course, looked cool. Betty SCHERER meanwhile HOS COOKE is now in town after 3 years took advantage of the weakened condition of our on Staff, ComSixthFleet. He and Pat are living classmates to personally ferret out another $160 on 48th St., N.W., near American University for the 20-year Lucky Bag; we understand that where Hos is a candidate for a master's degree her campaign was aided and abetted by telling in international relations. the jokes she learns as a registered pharmacist BOB BEAVER is officially here with duty in at the Pentagon drugstore. the Astronautics Division of BuWeps.

CLIF GATES is busily packing his seabag and There were many efforts to get the CLIFF BROWNs and the GROSSETTAs to pick up the will be gone before this column hits print. Phyllis tab for a wetting down party; if the party had will stay on in their present house. lasted one more hour, we might have been sucHERE A N D THERE cessful — our congratulations anyway. BOB BEAVER made it up from Norfolk in time to join GEORGE CORNELIUS sent back the following Jane for the party; on the way up he ran into note with messenger LEFTY LAVRAKAS who Jan and TAZE SHEPARD headed the other way; had just completed a TAD trip to Paris: "A appears that our local roster is not entirely up-tominor '43 reunion (preceding a major event to date as they had not received news of the party. follow when all '43 in the area will get together)

and scoutmaster. DICK AREY and CHARLIE BISHOP were also active in scouting locally before leaving the area. Charlie goes to ARNEB and Dick is leaving his brokerage firm to teach mathematics at Hargrave Academy, Chatham, Va. '42 and its "war babies" finally can take pride in our 1st Naval Academy entrants—the Class of 1967: Peter B. Bishop, David C. Byers, William E. Carver, Jr., John P. Gutting, Jr., Robert L. Lowell, Jr., Robert L. Moeller, Michael S. Robinson (Wm. M. Robinson) and Arthur D. Struble, III. The Homecoming gathering is being hosted by DICK WERNER at his quarters, 9 Porter Rd., at 1800. $2.50 will cover the food, but BYOL, please. The Washington group will have a chance to accept, but all are most welcome. The December gathering is firm for the night of 13 December at the Bethesda Officers' Club and details will follow.

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BILL RUSCH dropped a fine note by on his way out of CNO, as follows: "After 3 years of program and budget work (unique for a destroyerman type) in CNO, Ruth and I with the children, Skip and Chris, will be heading for Norfolk to relieve WES GEBERT in September as CO

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Noted a fine picture of WALT STEGMERTEN and his Minor League champs in the Springfield Babe Ruth league appearing in a local paper.

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was held in Paris on 17 July. Presiding—Lefteris Lavrakas; present and voting—George and Lois Cornelius. Under discussion—all '43ers not present—-who are enthusiastically invited to look up George C. in Paris at 11, rue Jean Nicot (telephone SOL 3809) where he is currendy representing Autonetics Division of North American Aviation, Inc." Fathers of sons in Class of '67 are: George Bryant, Jim Campbell, Bill Cobb, Bob Hawthorne, Guy Leavitt, Jim O'Brien, Spence Robbins, Bob Selmer, Dewey Struble, Gus Sollenberger and Woodie Woodall.

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Clyde Anderson to JSC; Jim Campbell to Chief Staff Officer, ComServRon 2; Bob Dampier to DefCommAgency, Arlington; Jim O'Brien to CO PvRO (AE-24); Clif Gates to ComDesDiv 282; George Whisler to OiC, ComSeventhFlt, Detachment ALF.A.; Lou Luberda to NaTechTraCen, N.\S, Memphis; Earl Alt to 9thNavDist; Gardner Thomas to NavCossAct, Washington, D. C. On die 1 July retired list: BOB BEYER and FRENCHY FEHR.

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The friendly weekend of September looms large in the plans for fall '63. The biggest social event since the siblings returned to school. The Annapolis group has things under control to give the '45 touch to the excellent program and schedule prepared by the Academy and the Alumni Association. The dinner will be at the New Oak Grove restaurant on route 2 at the north end of the South River bridge (just to be impartial for the centennial). You will be surprised at the favors. If you haven't sent your money to CLIFF HUNTER, don't—bring it with you. Don't forget the green bowlers I ORDERS

JACK PATE fleeted up to CO PatRon 5. As S.\M GORSLINE arrives at OpNav from Staff, CinCPacFlt, JACK MANHERZ leaves for CO AirDevRon 5. BOB HAYES from POWER to the Academy. MORT COOLEY relieved DAVE SAUNDERS as CAG 52, and Dave moved across the bay to War College. FRED KELLEY will leave FORREST SHERMAN to BOB EWING and go

to ONR London. Careful.

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Pres., Cdr. Rags Muller, USN 8506 W Howell Rd., Bethesda, Md. Sec'y-Treas., Cdr. Douglas Munnikhnysen, USN, 9401 River Rd., Potomac, .Md.

Homecoming 1963 finds the Class of 1944 with its 20th anniversary of graduation. To help celebrate and to meet your long lost classmates, the North Severn Club Porch has been reserved for an after game cocktail party. Since a cash bar will be in operation there is no need for guarantees, advances or reservations. Price of drinks, 65 cents per, will include light hors d'oeuvres such as nuts, chips and dip, relish tray, stuffed celery and light canapes. Bar is open at 1830. Mark 28 September on your calendar and plan to be there.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Edward E. Hastings II, USN BuPers, Navy Department Washington 25, D. C.

Our leave was spent in Maine this summer. The trip was mosdy on non-toll roads, for a change.

Up the Hudson, over the Mohawk Trail, across New Hampshire. Longer, but worth every extra mile in the scenery and lack of traffic. The two most inspiring sights of the leave were the glassy, hazy stillness of that lake at dawn (the fish didn't break the spell, either) and the filtered sunshine through the white birches. We were impressed by the number of cars on the roads, and the fantastic construction projects, especially New York's Cross Bronx Expressway. But what can rival an excited 5-year-old's first sighting of the Statue of Liberty.' Vacations are fun. We still can't figure why that chipmunk dropped acorns on the roof at (1600 each morning!

Approaching the new school year, the realization comes that larger bills are needed to outfit larger students. Cheaper by the dozen.? Really it is gratifying to predict that by next summer we will be earning about | 1 5 0 0 more a year than now. Most of that by Christmas or earlier. Primarily, we should realize the tremendous efforts that our appreciative country is making to give reasonable compensation for dedication. The next time we hear about the green lettuce on the other side, remember that thrill which comes only to an officer, be it participation in a delicate maneuver well executed, the respect of juniors who envy your capability and experience, or the recognition by seniors who envy your youth and energy. Also helpful are thoughts of fiscal advantages such as the offer of many states of resident tuition fees at their universities for children of mditary personnel.

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When you select your thesis, remember that the strength of our service is in our capability to serve effectively. In this day of expanding knowledge and complex hardware, we can be ready only by optimum use of men and machines.

Through the opportunities offered by your sabbatical, you can offer solutions to problems which you recognize by virtue of your singular career.

Good luck and good writing!

19 YEARS LATER

Seven '45 juniors now at the Naval .A.cademy: Roland T. E. Bowler, III, Steven P. Hannifin, Philroy C. Gayle, III, and 2 twins, William and Robert Waters, and Roland and Roger Ladd. No need to tell a plebe to look alive. Congratulations, Misters. Good luck on your '67 pushups. Show them how. Dads.

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Sec'y, LCdr. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR 3016 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, Calif.

The column is going to be short this month in order to give as much encouragement as possible to our newest corresponding secretary, Ernie Fritz '47. Welcome to the committed, Ernie, and Good Luck!

FROM NORFOLK

(Pris FOUST writing) "A coffee was held at Pris' house in June with the following attending: Mickey Morse, Kathy Layton, Ginny Vardy, Lani Bayly, Gerry Zeni, here from Mayport for the summer while Lee's ship, USS GOODRICH, is in Norfolk Naval Shipyard for overhaul; Rene White, Georgia LaLande, Cornelia Monthan and Marialice Cummings. Plans were discussed for the Oyster Bowl get-together and at this writing it's to be cocktails and dinner at NOB at 6:30 p.m.

They would appreciate reservations ahead of time from anyone from out of town who is planning to attend. Just drop a postcard to Mrs. J. W. FOUST, 7642 Newport Ave., Norfolk 23505.

I thought you would be interested to know that '46 was well represented with 'E's' being won by 5 squadrons on this coast. KEN MORSE and H.A.RR1S ROGERS, both XO's but with orders to be CO's of HE-3 and VS-27 respectively; FRED KOCH, CO of VA-86: GEORGE MONTHAN, CO of VF-103 and GEORGE ELLIS, CO of VF-74."

From LINSEY ASHLEY in Charleston: "Dear Daisy, Thought I'd break a long-standing Ashley tradition (and believe it this Charleston country is thick with them left over from the first Lord Proprietor) and drop you a line to let you know that I'm securing the '46 circuit in Charleston and will be joining the net in Norfolk.

I've just wound up 3 years at the Shipyard here; the last 2 as design superintendent. Starting the 15th I'll be electronics officer on CinCLantFlt Staff (if PAUL BARCUS hasn't put communications out of business up tiiere with his Marine Gung Ho I'll get a chance to sabotage the equipment). Looking forward to conniving with WILS ENGEL and JIM HUGUS in the ship-fixing up there. To fill you in on the '46 Union Outpost down here: BOB KAUFMAN (YOGI) is due to be relieved the end of next week as CO SCORPION and now under overhaul at NavShipYd Chasn; he's headed for Arco to take over as CO of the Reactor Test Site with a stop-over in Washington.

BOB DISE was just relieved as CO OWENS (a FRAM II that Chasn finished last fall) and took off for Washington. AL ROSE is changing jobs in the Shipyard and Monday will take over as assistant repair superintendent for submarines.

He'll be doing a 4th year at Chasn. BILL FRANCY continues to build 'em better and bigger for DirSEDocks. JOE HOLLEMAN is at NWA as a civilian engineer and I seem to see him only when we both hop the same night train to Washington. Understand FRANCIS DOUGHERTY is now in business in town.

"As you can see, the Charleston chapter is not overly organized. We had HARRY GEE up on a visit from San Juan not too long ago and TOM WESTFALL, formerly the Yul Brenner of the SSBN business, came roaring through town with great regularity, making the natives think that Sherman was back. I'd suggest any itinerent '46ers that fight their way up the Cooper River give either Al or Bill a shout and a celebration can be organized on short notice (always a batde in the War of Northern Opression that's due for commemorating).

"With the Ashleys personally, life hasn't been too gentie. We found out in the middle of March that our son Robbie had leukemia. Wc were lucky to be in the hands of an outstanding Navy doctor and were granted 4 wonderful months that we tried to fill out just as full as we could. As we were in the midst of the tricky process of switching from the drug that had given him an almost complete remission but had finally played out, to a 2nd drug, we lost him suddenly. We are thankful for many things: that the end came with a minimum of suffering, that he never knew—as far as we could tell—that he was playing with a stacked deck; for the 4 months that many such cases never get and seldom such fully active ones; and particularly for the 11 years we were privileged to have. BG and I fervently hope that none of the other '46 families will have to go through this one-sided fight. We are literally leaving a lot behind as we leave Charleston, but historically, it's good ground for the Ashley name. We feel that the DlSEs represented the whole of the class at the memorial service and we asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the American Cancer Society for leukemia research.

"Back to the packing up process! I figure that we should be ready for the movers in a bit less than 6 months—and they're coming tomorrow afternoon. New address in NorVa (friend wife has just made out the change card for Shipmate): 1049 Hanover Ave. in the Larchmont section.

We'll have a light in the window for any '46ers who blow into town. Best of luck. Ash." FAR A N D NEAR

BOB BERGS has orders to the Office of Legal Affairs, Navy Dept., Washington.

TOM FAULDERS has departed Coronado for duty in Atsugi, Japan, with ComFairWestPac Staff. .A.rt Caine '47 has relieved JIMMY FISHER as CO of Fighter Squadron 213 and Jimmy has reported to USS BON HOMME RICH.\RD. (There's

another free plug, Ernie!)

J.\CK GUENTZ has orders to command USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL on the West Coast.

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STEPHEN W. ROWEN has been appointed director of government contracts for Raytheon Company. He joined Raytheon in 1951 and has received several successive promotions in the contracts field. The Rowen family lives at 11 Lantern Lane, West Roxbury, Mass.

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Sec'y, Mr. Joseph P . Flanagan, J r .

401 E. Mill Rd., Flourtown, Pa. Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. E. S. Fritz, USN BuWeps (RUDC 34), Navy Department Washington 25, D. C.

WASHINGTON AREA The D. C. group held their monthly luncheon on Friday, 2 August at ANCC—remember!— the 1st Friday of each month, 1145 at ANCC. Newcomers to the area are DUNCAN PACKER in BuWeps, BO COPPEDGE in OpNav, JEEP DONALDSON in BuShips and JIM HILL in BuDocks. The group said farewell to NICK NICHOLSON, departing for CO USS STONEWALL JACKSON, MO MUNCIE to USS PLYMOUTH ROCK, JIM ANDERSON to USS NORTON SOUND

Photo by Raytheon Co. STEPHEN W. ROWEN '46 Boy Scout troop. Bill gave me the following article from the Harvard Business School Bulletin of Oct.-Nov. 1962 concerning RUDY HESS: "John Hess, formerly a security analyst with Value Line Investment Survev of New York, has joined Putnam and Co. of Hartford as a security analyst.

John has also been active in community affairs, having served as a director of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, president of the Riverfield School PTA, and president of the local HBS Club." Guess Bill didn't trust the mail and knew I was bound to show up in Santa Cruz sooner or later!

GRANT HINCHCLIFF is getting command of USS HARRY E . HUBBARD, West Coast. FRANK LAVELIE has orders to NAS Pensacola.

Thanks to Ernie Fritz '47, I've located JACK LITTLE on the staff of ComNavAirLant, Norfolk.

The following from BURNIE GREENWOOD: "Dear Daisv, I'll bet you have been looking for DARRYL G. 'FIBBER' MAGEE of tiie dear old 20th Co. for the past few years. Well, let me tell you—he's doing all right. He joined us here about a year ago in the Allentown office of the industrial sales operation of GE as project engineer on the Bethlehem Steel national account. Since then he has covered himself with glory, having been responsible for the sale of over $20 million worth of GE business, capped only recendy by a S6.2 million order for a new plate-mill drive for the Burns Harbor plant of Bethlehem. We are proud to have Fibber and Polly and family with us here in Allentown and I know all of his classmates will be glad to hear of his success."

Thanks, Burnie, and tell us more about "Judy Greenwood's House of Charm."

JACK MARSH has orders to Navy Weapons Lab., Dahlgren, Va. GEORGE MONTHAN has received orders to USS SARATOGA, Norfolk. CORLISS and Beth NUGENT have recently moved to 878 Lees Ave., Lon,:; Beach, Calif. Corliss is CO of USS PRITCHETT.

Two recent retirements of interest announced in Navy Times were JACK PERKINS and FRED STEVENSON. Also from Navy Times: "USS RANDOLPH—Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 7 has returned to its 'home away from home.' The 16 SH-3A helicopters and 300 men of the squadron have returned to this ASW support carrier after a 7-month absence. Skippered by Cdr. D. J. ROULSTONE, the squadron won the Battie Efficiency 'E' award last year, making it one of the«best squadrons in the Navy."

All for this month, "DAISY"

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and JERRY NUSS departing BuPers for nuclear power school in Bainbridge, Md. Others in attendance were OUie Hellett, Pat March, Ernie Stacey, Bill Aicklen, Lou Markessano, Dick Colquhoun, Lou Guertin, Dick Gardiner, Chan von Schrader, Jack Fisher, Lou Rena, Walt Day, John Callaway, Buck Williams, Hal Carpenter, Frank Korb and Ernie Fritz.

We agreed to hold another dinner-dance at .\NCC on 31 August—the last day for an "under the stars" dance this season. The D. C. group also agreed to sponsor a '47 party after the Homecoming game at the Chartwell Country Club in Severna Park. More on this later.

FROM THE MAILBOX RALPH MOON in a newsy letter reports in from New York (Ralph works on Madison Avenue according to the letterhead and lives in Stamford, Conn.—he didn't report anything about a grey flannel suit, but I suppose this isn't the season). He is with Kingsport Press, Inc., and invites all travelers to drop in for a visit with him, Janet and daughters, Jane, 15, and Judy, 10. Ralph reports bumping into RALPH SCHEIDENHELM who is with Honeywell on the Dynasoar program in St. Petersburg, Fla.; BILL SWEETMAN, catching a plane at Boston airport. Bill is with Palioca, Inc., Bedford, Mass.; ED McCORMACK, JOE CROSS on Madison Ave.; JOE FLANAGAN on Walnut St. in Phdadelphia; JOHNNY COHOON in Brooklyn; and WALT MAGINNIS in Columbia, S. C. (who minds the store when you're traveling, Ralph?).

EARLE FORSTHOFF writes from 206 Alton St., Syracuse 4, N. Y.: "We are living in Syracuse and suggest skis as standard equipment for winter visitors. Fortunately, our 3 oldest children enjoy the slopes, and the 2 youngest should follow suit.

Though we are somewhat land-locked, calls or visits from any classmates would be most welcome.

"My job as manager, power transmission and materials handling departments at the Syracuse Supply Company calls for trips on the eastern seaboard, and occasionally to Los Angeles. Names and addresses appearing in Shipmate facilitate at least a phone visit. In my travels recendy, I met JIM EISENMAN, engineer for the Great A&P Tea Company manufacturing division in New York City.

"I would be particularly interested in mailing addresses of CARL OSTERTAG and BARNEY MARTIN with whom I have lost contact for about 8 years."

master—quite an experience! Also, Marge and I have taken an active interest in the local town government. We're located at 136 Winslow Terrace, Glen Rock, N. J." My congramlations to the above 3 who wrote.

Let's see if the rest of you can keep me busy (if you don't mind my paraphrasing your letters, and inserting comments). A postcard fits the new files perfecdy and please include the name of your better half and children.

ORDERS TO OFFICERS Lou Larcombe to SubRon 15, Verne Rose to TraRon 21 at NAAS Kingsville, Texas, Tom Hudner to VF-141, Winfield Smith to Naval Ammunition Depot, Oahu; Pete Kochis to BuWeps, Washington, Stu Murray to NavSublnSurv, San Francisco, and Don Wells to Staff, ComCarDiv 30. That looks like a small list for this time of the year, so I've probably missed a few Smiths between Adams and Zenner.

SCUTTLEBUTT Again, in this section we can't vouch for the items (or I just don't know how else to include them).

JIM and Pat MOSS reported in from 26D Jefferson Rd., Brenton Village, Newport, R. I., where Jim is in the NWC senior course for the coming year.

DON WHITMIRE was detached from OpNav and reported to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, D. C. During a recent visit to NorVa, I ran into LARRY YOUNG who is on Staff, ComFairWingsLant at NAS. Someone said that HALEY ROGERS is reporting to OpNav. Met FOSTER SCHULER at tiie PX who just reported to the Washington complex from duty with the Naval Attache, Australia. Foster is living at 304 Confederate Lane, Mosby Woods, Fairfax, Va. ROBBIE BRADY snuck into D. C. recendy (I say this because he never comes to luncheons).

The little white card (engraved) that he placed in my sweaty palm reads as follows: "Director Project Development, Praeger Kavanagh Waterbury, Engineering-Architects, 126 East 38th St., New York 16, New York." Don't remember much that Bob said as the martinis were so good but he's still putting out bum dope—for example, during plebe year when Fritz wanted to quit and return to the war Bob and C. T. Joy (both having experience in the pre-war Navy) advised that the Navy life was the only one and I should stay with them like glue until we all completed 30 and were in the Old Sailors' Home drinking grog —now I can't afford i t !

STATISTICS Computers are wonderful things and they are smart—and fast. I asked Jerry Nuss to ask the BuPers computer to read out of the Class of '47 and in no time at all we had the following from a printout.

Initial 1947 USNA enrollment 946 Non-graduates 126 Graduates 820 Remaining active duty Aug. '63 USN 347 On duty in Washington area 85 Thinking this was the easy way to get the information we continued to ask questions about these 347 (unfortunately this does not include USMC but we can get that later).

Commanders 262 Lt. Commanders 84 Lieutenants 1

Thanks, Earle. The Dutchman is in USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN-65), c/o FPO, N. Y., and Barney is in OpNav as aide to our new CNO, Admiral McDonald.

347 Now don't go feeling sorry for that lieutenant —he's doing quite well for himself. Dr. ROBERT E. HOWE, Lt. (DC) USN. Bob resigned as a Lt., completed dentistry, practiced in Benton Harbor, AL MAXFIELD reports: "I am still working at Mich., and rejoined the Navy as a dentist in 1960 U. S. Testing Co., Hoboken, N. J., doing sales and is presendy serving at the Dental Clinic, Long engineering. Our 2 boys are now 13 and 11, daughter 5. I just retired from a tour as Cub- Beach, Calif.

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A breakdown by present designators reveals the following: Unrestricted line (99 surf., 56 subs) 155 Naval aviators 99 Supply Corps 34 Engineering duty (BuShips) 30 Civil Engineer Corps 10 Engineering duty (BuWeps) 9 Communications duty 5 Intelligence duty 3 Law specialist—LARRY HESS 1 Dental Corps—BOB HOWE 1 347 There were 80 of the 347 enroute to or departing duty stations on 9 August 1963. That's high mobility!

Also we found of the 347 there are 7 Smiths, 5 Williams, I Jones, J. F. and I Brown, B. B.— that doesn't seem balanced! We can continue a litde of this later under the following ground rules: 1—We can't get dope on civilians.

2—We can't get personal info on weight, wives, children, degree of baldness, etc.

3—We'll attempt to get help from USMC. 4—We can't (but I wish we could) get current mailing addresses.

5—Write and fill us in on your activities, then we won't have to rely on statistics. Subscribe to Shipmate and read about yourself!

We found a director of Weapons Engineering Dut>' Officers—the WEDO merges the old ordnance engineering and aeronautical engineering and aeronautical engineering duty officers. The following classmates are listed: S. P. Gary— White Sands Missile Range; W. L. Hinkle— VP-46, Nortii Island; D. D. Farshing—ONR Branch Office, London; D. L. Toohill—reporting to BuWeps; J. B. Copenhaver—NASA; M. H. L. Jester—DAS.4; D. R. Meyer—BuWeps—ordered to NRL, Washington; N. W. Thomson—Pacific Missile Range, Pt. Mugu, Calif.; and S. D. Kearney—ONR, Washington.

HOMECOMING PARTY As mentioned earlier the post-Homecoming game party is ON—an announcement has been mailed to the entire class at the last known address submitted to the Alumni Association—see you in the main ballroom of the Chartwell C. C. in Severna Park on 28 September. A buffet, including steamship round of beef, ham, turkey and seafood, has been planned. Refreshments 78:30 before dinner and our own orchestra— 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.—all for $8.00. I'll eat my words of last year (because I got lost) and will be there on time—maps available at Alumni House. Contact WIRT THAYER of USNA, GEORGE BRUNGOT of .-Annapolis, or yours truly for more details.

Will save the rest for next month.

The following letter was received from BOB MARMET, chairman of the nominating committee: "This is the report of the 1st nominating committee to be appointed under Article V of the class constitution, as amended. In summary form, this article now provides that officers of the association shall serve for a period of 5 years starting with 1 January 1963 and every January 1st of every 5th year thereafter. Because of delays inherent in obtaining approval of the article, it has been assumed and agreed to by all concerned that the nominating committee would issue its report as soon as possible and that the elections would be for a term until 1 January 1968. In other words, the 1st officers to be elected under the revised article would have a short term, of less than 5 years.

"Pursuant to their appointment, the members of the nominating committee have met and conferred by telephone and letter in agreeing upon this report. The persons nominated for class officers have all been contacted and each has SEPTEMBER•OCTOBER,

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indicated a willingness to serve as an officer of the class until 1 January 1968, if elected. The persons nominated by the nominating committee for the respective offices are: President—Ernie Fritz Tom Hudner Brandon White Vice president—Ken Cole Don Whitmire Secretary—Turner Joy Pat March Pat Stevens Treasurer—Bob Marmet Jerry Nuss "Article V of the class constitution, as amended, provides: 'The nominating committee shall nominate at least one candidate for each elective office for the next 5 years and the ballot shall be distributed by mail for voting by the following 1 September (1962 excepted). The ballots to be counted must be received by the secretary by the following 15 November and the results announced on the day of the following Army-Navy game or by the following 1 December, whichever is selected by the officers.'

"The secretary is charged with tallying the votes. Your committee is uncertain as to the best method to be utilized for the distribution of ballots. The decision of the secretary in this matter governs. Recommendation is made that consideration be given to sending a ballot to each person in the class at his address as reflected in the files of Shipmate. If a person is not a member of the .\lumni Association and thus not receiving Shipmate, he could obtain a ballot by writing to the secretary and requesting one. Such an approach has a basic virtue of economy.

"In concluding this report, the members of the committee would like to remind the class that a petition signed by 15 members is all that is required to put someone else's name in nomination for any of the offices. Before doing this, the members of the nominating committee believe that the individual proposed should be consulted to be certain that he is willing to serve. Many class members we consulted with regard to nomination at this time indicated a preference to be inserted as a possible nominee for class office in future years."

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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., Brnnswick, Maine

ERNEST JOEL GRAY ERNEST JOEL GRAY was killed in an automobile accident on 25 July in Annapolis, Md., where he made his home. He was a field engineer for Coppers Co., Baltimore, and an associate of Trident Engineering, Annapolis.

His body was returned to his birthplace in Red Oak, Iowa, for burial. His mother, Mrs. Helen A. Gray, lives at 103 West Washington Ave., Red Oak. FRANKFURT, GERMANY A letter from Elma DONOVAN with news about WALT. While touring Europe Walt had a heart attack in Frankfurt; he was admitted to the 97th General Army Hospital for treatment and medical care. They should be home now and I hope that we will see them at Homecoming. Walt is the 6th Battalion Officer at the Naval Academy.

Good luck, Walt, and take it easy from now on.

BRONX, N. Y. JIM HARRISON has assumed duties as head of the department of naval science at the State University of New York Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, N. Y. He says he would like a note or phone call from '48ers in the New York area so he can arrange a get-together.

WASHINGTON, D. C. CHRIS CHRISTOPH has been a regular contributor to this column—for which I give my heartfelt thanks. He has given me a list of duty changes from May '63 through January '64 which is a litde too long for publication here. In addition, Chris has assembled some very startiing facts on '48. As of 1 July 1963 there is a total of 386 '48ers on active duty: 1100 (surface)— 83, 1100 (subs)—73, 1310—96, 1350—2, 1400 —43, 1450—1, 1510—19, 1610—4, 1620—3, 1630—2, 3100—40, and 5100—20. Out of tiie thousand starting with '48, the percentages aren't too hard to compute, and this our numerical 15th anniversary! What will the percentage be like in 1978.' As a civilian-reservist, these data present a dark outiook for futures as well as for the good of the naval service.

The Washington chapter has completed its Ist year of organization—and a highly successful one at that. The officers during this first year are individually responsible for its success. Without their never-tiring efforts, the organization would not have the support that it now has. The social e\ents have been superb. Remember, if you are in the Washington area, the chapter is a must. The next meeting will be on the 2nd Thursday of October—plan to attend—have a cocktail, good food, and some very pleasant conversations. It is a junior homecoming every other month throughout the year. What can be better.? See you there.

Photo by M. E. IVarren ERNEST JOEL GRAY '48

On 5 August Cdr. JOHN C. LEDOUX, CEC USN, received the Commendation for Achievement from the Secretary of the Navy at special services held at the Bureau of Yards and Docks.

RAdm. P. Corradi, CEC USN, presented tiie award for the Secretary of the Navy. Well done.

Jack; however, let us hope that your method of fallout radiation shielding will never be required.

The Class of 1948 Washington Association bimonthly luncheon was held on 13 August 1963.

Business concluded by those attending included the election of new officers for the association PAUL MARTENSON, President; BILL CHANDLER, Vice President; BOB WURLITZER, Secretary; and WALT GRECHANIK, Treasurer. Also discussed was a bus trip to the Army-Navy game It takes 18 couples to fill a Greyhound bus at about S30 a couple (which includes transportation to and from tiie game, a musician, a bartender, 41

a box lunch on the way up and supper at a restaurant outside of Philadelphia on the way back); the bargain was recognized and approved.

Anyone interested contact LCdr. TOM WILSON, USN, Code 440, Bureau of Ships, Room 4741, Main Building, Washington 25, D. C. Telephone OX 6-3387.

Those attending the meeting included Tom Wilson, Bob Wuriitzer, Harvey Humphrey, G. L. Heasley, Greg Bell, J. C. LeDoux, Bob Jortberg, Chuck Braley, Walt Grechanik, Tom Wills, Boyd Siebert, George Ball, G. C. Alexander, Gene Kelly, Don Giles, Dick Robertson, Dick Nicholson, Hal Deeley, George Dittman, Ed Sutter, Bill Chandler and Phil Bolger.

RIP served on active duty until 1954 and has since pursued an active business career.

His 1st assignment following graduation was as 1st lieutenant of the commissioning detail of ALFRED A. CUNNINGHAM

( D D ) . From there he

was ordered to SAUFLEY (EDDE-465), and served in various capacities, including gunnery officer, before being ordered to CIC School in Glenview, 111. On completion of training he was ordered as CIC officer of ELDORADO ( A G C - 1 1 ) , flagship of

the amphibious forces in Korea. Later he served on the staff of Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier, and resigned from the Navy in March 1954.

management. "I relieve you, Doctor" was spoken

by OSU grad Dick Edris.

NEWS ITEMS Resigning late August, TOM DONAHER has abandoned Navy blue to assume the robes of priesthood for the Archdiocese of Washington, D. C. We wish him the best and Godspeed in his new calling, which will take him 1st to St. John Vianney Seminary, East Aurora, N. Y., for 5 years of preparation.

NORT HARDING sends a well-zipped change of address card stating that he's now in Code 241,

NORFOLK In July JIM RUCHMUND relieved an old friend and China shipmate of mine—A. B. MANNING. Jim is now the XO of a new class of ship, die USS RALEIGH ( L P D - 1 ) .

ANNAPOLIS Homecoming news: There will be a get-together after the football game on Saturday the 28th.

Plans are not yet firm at this writing but discussion has a possibility for cocktails same as last year, and stand-up snacks. Come one, come all.

Last minute dope concerning Saturday after the Homecoming game. Severn Room, Carvel Hall, with cocktails starting after the game. The bar will be open on a pay-as-you-go basis, a sitdown buffet dinner will be served starting at 7:30 p.m. For those attending the cocktail session only, the tab will be one dollar—for those attending the meal, the tab will be 5 dollars each. Once again we are trying to build the kitty by taking the "cover charge" and using it to build.

This year is our calendar 15th anniversary and we are planning on publicity, decorations, and music for dancing after dinner. DON HALL is chairman of this year's Homecoming and he is being assisted by WALLY GABRIEL who will be the chairman next year. There will be no business meeting prior to the official starting of the class party. Let's have a fine turnout and really enjoy ourselves.

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Sec'y, Mr. Fred G. Baur P. O. Box 2651 Washington 13, D. C. FORTY-NINER OF THE MONTH

Son of another Annapolis graduate (David M. Collins, 1915) Rip has retained an active interest in the Academy. Besides "bird-dogging" the New Jersey area in behalf of Rip Miller, Wayne Hardin and crew, he is associated with the Naval Academy Foundation and often speaks to public groups about the USNA. When Rip left the Navy he joined W. R. Grace and Company as assistant to the vice president in financial relations. In 1958 he became assistant to the president of the John Wood Company. Later he was instrumental in the formation of Wood's new Air Pollution Control Division of which he became first vice president and general manager. Recendy he was elected to Who's Who in Commerce and Industry for his work in this field. Rip earned his master's degree in business administration from New York University by attending night sessions. He has continued his academic interests and was a coadjutant lecturer at the graduate school of business administration of Rutgers University. He also was the founder and trustee of Scholar Advancement Foundation, an organization which helps promising and needy young men finance their college education.

In 1950 Rip married the former Martha Sherley Lohrke of Orange, N. J. They have 3 children: Craig, 8, Sherry, 5 and Cindy, 2. The Collins family resides at 19 Essex Road, Summit, N. J. Rip's newest interest is in the political realm.

Currendy he is waging a dedicated fight for a seat in the New Jersey State Legislature. For a neophyte. Rip did all right in his last engagement, leading all assembly candidates while winning his party's nomination.

If he wins, the people of New Jersey and Union County will have a Navy "bird dog" looking after their affairs in Trenton.

Photo by Fabian Bachrach RIP COLLINS '49 42

CHANGE OF COMMAND In an impressive ceremony at San Francisco, LCdr. STANLEY S. FINE was relieved of his duties as Commanding Officer of LOWE ( D E R 325). As previously mentioned, Stan will be undertaking a graduate school assignment at Harvard, hopefully leading to a doctorate in financial

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, N. H. LCdr. Harding left behind no end of commendations from his superiors and associates in BuShips. Unfortunately, his RScD assignment in the bureau left little time for class luncheons.

D. H. CAMPBELL can now be addressed at 32222 Searaven Dr., Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif., but we suspect Don can be found quicker via FPO, San Francisco, as Commander Mine Division 71.

LCdr. BILL BENNETT (SC) sends a run-down of names which spells of excellent preparation for Army-Navy game ceremonies. Bill and DICK BLACKWELL are attached to NSD, Philadelphia, and CHIP HIGGINS is multi-service with DISC. BERNIE BASSING and BOB HAUSOLD are also on active duty nearby with the Aviation Supply Office, probably trying to find out where all of those flight gloves go. Wait til they have women aviators, tiien their troubles will really begin.

Peg HAWLEY writes for a busy DALE to report their move to Huntsville where they will be residing at 307 Forest Park Court in Sherwood Park. Dale is now program engineer with Hayes International. Apparently Peg doesn't know of the shuttie from Washington which will probably mean numerous answers to a request to see old faces. Must run an article on Dale one of these days.

Our Aloha reporter Kathy DOTSON sends the picture of a BYOL ritual conducted by CHARLIE and Ann SWANSON. The latter couple apparently learned some techniques in the Washington area, but is this really what these submarine skippers mean about being submerged all of the time? No wonder ASW is such a difficult task— the foe is always on the beach!

Maybe you can pick them out: Standing: Zeke and Marie Scbenius, Co Swanson, Jerry McBride, Joe Ekelund, Harry Train, Warren Brown, Pat O'Keefe, Doug Guthe, Jack and Dianna Butler, Lena and Jerry Dyer, Patsy O'Keefe, Bitsy Guthe and, my gosh, where did our president's wife get that '45 outfit.? It sure looks like Kathy Train, all right.

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Sitting or otherwise: Walt and Liz Shriefer, Lynn Ekelund, Liz McBride, Gloria Brown, Billie and Don Henderson, Jim and Bob Douglass, George and Bebe Sumner, Marjorie and Bob Smith, Mickey and John Hemann, Ann Swanson and Bill and Kathy Dotson.

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

MILLARD SCHOOL

NEWSMAKERS

exc/usiv* preparation

Not to be daunted by a departing blast in Time "Letters to the Editor" by now-Muscovite SHAP SHAPIRO, JACK WALMSLEY has recendy added a blast at the world situation in the magazine "for those who do not think." ED WALLER also contributes to keeping Forty-Nine in the public eye now and then by firing off an epistie to technical sheets on A-New, one of Ed's favorite pastimes at Patuxent. Doesn't anyone write to Playboy?

Maj. TOM GUNNING reportedly relieved as Marine Corps Liaison at AMC, Dover, and reassigned as Executive Officer, 2nd Light AA Missile Batt., 29 Palms, Calif.

See you all at the regular Washington luncheons and don't forget latest addresses, press releases, etc.

WEST POINT AIR FORCE

for

ANNAPOLIS ACADEMY

A highly successful school formerly located in the District of Columbia. Now located on o beautiful wooded site overlooking Pacific Ocean. Moderate climate. 1 0 0 % supervision.

Small classes. Summer school. Pre-WW2 rates.

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CLASS BOOK

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pathy and know that I will find the courage to adjust to the difficult days ahead."

August news concerned the reunion of 4 Marines at the class luncheon held 7 August at Hogate's on Maine Avenue. BOB WATSON recently reported to the Defense Atomic Support Agency from PG school in Monterey. JIM MARSH has arrived in the enlisted personnel section of Headquarters Marine Corps from a PG course at Stanford. JOSH DORSEY took time off from duty in JCS to attend. TOM BULGET from G-3 in Headquarters Marine Corps made the fourth. The 6 naval officers attending were WAYNE SMITH and JACK COLLEARY from BuWeps; DUFF ARNOLD from DCA; JOHN McNALLY, WA'YNE JENSEN and MILT SCHULTZE were the BuPers representatives. Join us when in town.

Good news regarding our class book has been received from BILL CURLEY. H e has reported, "Sea duty hampers communication and correspondence somewhat, so for better or worse, all the biographies now on hand are being recapped, typed, and mailed to J. K. NOBLE for printing.

It will be a fine litde publication; it is just too bad that participation is not 100%. Any recent changes in duty status, address or offspring should be sent pronto to W. B. Curley, USS HYADES (AF-28), FPO, N . Y., or 2305 Afton St., S.E., BOB HARRIS recendy reported to BuPers. All Washington 31, D. C." This has been a herculean of '50 now in BuPers are in the Officer Distributask and we are indebted to Bill and to J. K. tion Division.

Noble for their efforts.

Many classmates are now getting their submarine and DE commands. RED MEEK and WILL M A C F A R L A N D has written about his BILL DE MERS both got DE commands after new job and extended an invitation to hear from completion of Naval War College. MARK FRUDany classmates who might be in the area. He DEN has been ordered to a San Diego DE after wrote, "Several months ago I joined the United completion of a tour as XO of USS WILKINSON Shoe Machinery Corporation at Beverly, Mass., (DL-3). A recent note from BILL DE MERS and currendy reside at 159 Locust St., Danvers, gave his address as 612 Kennon St., Middletown, Mass. We're renting a big home with a spare bedR. I., and Bill is quoted as follows: "Barbara and room, in case anybody should be in the area. Ever 1 moved in just prior to completing War College since my release from the Navy in 1954 I have in June. Following graduation and a few days been working in a sales capacity and joined my leave, I took command of the USS LESTER (DEpresent employer to act as marketing manager 1022) on 8 July. With the LESTER scheduled to for their Harmonic Drive Division which is a enter Boston Naval Shipyard in August for DASH brand new system of power transmission devices conversion, I expect to be in the area for awhile." used extensively in aeropsace and other military applications."

I regret that nothing has been heard from the Annapolis contingent concerning Homecoming Another classmate in civilian life now working arrangements. I am sure they will arrange somein the area of insurance adjustment is J. M. tiling. SEE YOU AT HOMECOMING! "HERB" ARNOLD. H e b still single and is in business with his father. The firm is Arnold and Watt, Inc., Miami, Fla. Herb reports the opening of their 5th branch office. Herb is most desirous of locating JIM ROBINSON and DICK BOSSec'y, LCdr. C. R. Watts, J r .

SERT, now "lost" civilians. Anyone able to give 836-A 31st St., Arlington, Va. him a lead.?

SI

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RUSSELL

Much interest has been expressed for providing a suitable memorial at the Naval Academy for our late classmates lost in THRESHER. SKIP OREM, RAY ENGLE and BILL MATSON, all XO's in SSBN's, have submitted suggestions and volunteered to assist in this project. More information will be forthcoming in the future.

Acknowledgment and appreciation for all countless expressions of sympathy made by our classmates have been received in a beautifully written note from Irene H.ARVEY. I quote one short sentence: "I have been sustained and strengthened by this outpouring of love and sym-

The June-July issue of Shipmate listed the results of the recent National Alumni Association election. I regret to announce that our candidate, SAM JONES, was not among the winners. This certainly is no reflection on the ability and en-

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BEAU and Ann DIETRICH arrived in town for a short course in Spanish prior to traveling to Spain where Beau will be attending the Spanish Naval War College in Madrid for the next year.

Emily DALLA MURA recendy remrned from a summer tour of Europe. BILL OLSON here on business advised that he will soon be enroute to the Far East to take command of the USS WASHOE COUNTY (LST-1165). Recent arrivals for

duty include JOHN BUCK, MIKE SHUTTY, JOHN ALVIS and JOHN HANA WAY. BOB ADLER is a frequent visitor from ONR office, London. BOB and Marcia WATTS announce the arrival of Richard Ware Watts at Bethesda Naval Hospital on 5 August 1963. And BOB and Lois BREGMAN announce the birth of Douglas Michael on 28 July 1963.

HERE A N D THERE

BILL LAWRENCE, currendy attached to VF14 (F4B) NAS Cecil and USS ROOSEVELT, sends regards. As a note of interest VF-14, whose insignia is the famous top hat, is the oldest aviation squadron in the Navy. Bill and Anne are currendy living at 7407 Hennessy Road, Jacksonville 10, Fla., across the street from CHICK and Liz WHELCHEL. ACE TREADWELL sends greetings from 148 Brownell Circle, Monterey, Calif.

Ace, JOHN LIBEY and ROY MADDEN arc pursuing the Operational Analysis Course. CARL COURTRIGHT reports tiiat he and Kathryn are enroute to NWS Seal Beach. JOE BRAY sends regards from OSO, Mechanicsburg, Pa. RECENT

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R. N . Crawford to ONR, Washington, D. C ; A. S. Thompson to AdcRon 42; D. E. Swank to NROTCU, Notre Dame; J. M. Stump to TraRon 7, NAAS, Meridian; J. W. Hamilton to BuWepsRept, Betiipage, L. I.; D. Estes to USS KANKAKEE (AO-39); D. H. Jarvis to BuWepsRept, Columbus, and W. D. Shaughnessy to Navy Nuclear Power Training, Windsor.

The annual report was distributed 15 August 1963. If you have not received it, suggest you send a current address card to the Alumni Association.

CRANDALL

It is with deepest regret we announce the death of HAL RUSSELL CRANDALL. Hal lost his life as pilot of an aircraft involved in night exercises in the Philippines on 24 July 1963. He was a member of FitRon 211 attached to the USS HANCOCK. He leaves his widow, Nancy, and 4 daughters, Kristen, Kimberly and twins, Dale and Dorsey, presendy residing at 1371 East Lane, Imperial Beach, Calif.

MEMORIAL

The Alumni Association is presendy in the process of compiling an industrial and professional directory of distinguished alumni not in an active duty stams. Each class has been requested to prepare a list of this nature. Recommendations are requested by 1 December 1963.

Box N, Bandon, Oregon

WASHINGTON

Sec'y, LCdr. M. J. Schultz, Jr., USN 6404 Abilene Dr., Springfield, Va.

thusiasm of Sam, but rather indicates a state of apathy on the part of the class as a whole. The present board consists of 31 members, 26 of whom represent classes graduating prior to World War II. Obviously the present board does not represent a true cross-section of the alumni—Admiral Boone in his letter of 1 July 1963 to Capt. C. E. Ball, USN, chairman of the nominating committee for the spring 1964 election, has emphasized this situation by suggesting that at least 3 of the soon to be vacated offices should be filled by post World War II classes. The execution of this suggestion is ours.

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Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. D. R. Carlisle Class of 1952, USNA P. O. Box 225, Annapolis, Md.

Many thanks to JIM McNEELY for writing the column last month in my absence.

The letters and forms continue to roll in as a result of the newsletter. T o date we've received approximately 100 responses, current addresses for over 60 of our "lost souls" and a dozen reservations for the Homecoming party with over a month remaining (as this is written). Don't forget—the deadline for party reservations and motel reservations is 21 September—so please get yours in early.

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The following classmates have volunteered as area news representatives and given their solemn oaths to send in dope at least once per year: Newport Area— LCdr. JEAN M. FITTS 5 Donald Drive Middletown, R. I. New London Area— LCdr. CHARLES G. DARRELL RFD 1, Box 22, Gales Ferry, Conn.

New York Area— EDWARD T. PASTORINO 2475 Aron Drive N. Seaford, Long Island, N. Y. Andrews AFB— Maj. WILLIAM B. MAXSON Box 372, Hq. AFSC Andrews AFB, Washington 25, D. C. Norfolk Area— LCdr. BERNARD J. COSKI 7425 Stonv Run Road Norfolk 18, Va. Charleston Area— LCdr. HUGO E. SCHLUTER 327 Lantana Drive Charleston, S. C. LCdr. MARSHALL N . WHITEHURST 1300 Lenevar Drive Charleston, S. C. Patrick AFB— Capt. THOMAS N. BAKKE 11 Riverside Drive Pau-ick AFB, Fla. Key West Area— LCdr. GRAFTON S. PLATT 1046A Halsey Drive Key West, Fla. San Diego Area— LCdr. WILLIAM H. ROWDEN 360 Alpine Ave. Chula Vista, Calif.

Central Calif.— The Rev. JOHN P. FULLER 83 Eucalyptus Lane Santa Barbara, Calif.

San Francisco Area— LCdr. A. B. CHEATHAM 1384 Rosewood Ave. San Carlos, Calif.

Germany—• CHARLES c .

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Lainzer Str. 127/2 Vienna 13, Austria Korea— LCdr. WILLIAM E. McCAFFERTY U. S. Navy Advisory Group Det. Navy 513, c/o FPO, San Francisco And there they are. So please phone, call on, or drop a line to your area rep whenever you can to help us get some NEWS in this column.

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HERE AND THERE LCdr. JOHN W. WALDEN assumed command of USS HOOPER (DE-1026) on 5 July 1963. (See photo.) John was XO of USS DEALY ( D E - 1 0 0 6 )

from 1959 to 1961 and attended PG School, Monterey prior to reporting to HOOPER. John, his wife, Barbara, and their children are now residing at 640 "J" St., Coronado, Calif.

From BILL ROWDEN, 360 Alpine Ave., Chula Vista, Calif.: "After spending a frustrating 2 years at Monterey, I got real lucky and am currendy skipper of USS BAUER (DE-1025).

"We had a nice small organization in Monterey —there were about 20 members of '52 there my first year and 16 or so the past year. We had monthly luncheons at the club which were always well attended. I hope this sort of thing can roll here in San Diego.

"My wife, Sally, and I have been blessed with one girl followed by two boys.

"Please convey my greetings and best wishes to the class at Homecoming."

From BILL DEATON, 1130 Boiling Road, Chariotte 7, N . C : "I left tiie Air Force in 1956 after a tour in Korea and immediately entered Graduate Business School at the University of N. C. Received my MBA in June 1958 and since then have been with North Carolina National Bank in Charlotte, where I am now budget officer.

JOHN WALDEN '52 RELIEVES

Nancy and the children leave next week for a trip to the States and I will follow on 1 Sept. when VP-49 moves its homeport to Pax River.

We expect to arrive at Ramey about mid-October and will have open door to all classmates passing through. The BOB SCHULTZes are in Bermuda for both a vacation and an exercise with Task "I was married in August 1961 and have one Group Charlie; Bob's on the Staff. son, born July 4, 1962.

"Our new address is: US Naval Facility, APO "We would love to see any of the class who 845, N. Y." happen to pass through Charlotte."

From HUGO SCHLUTER: "TED KOSMELA From TOM LYONS, Staff CinCUSNavEur, and TOM QUINN have both reported to MineNavy No. 100, FPO, N. Y.: "I am in the process Lant Staff for duty. of being relieved as XO of USS JAMES E . KYES "My long lost roommate, ROBERT P. (BOBO) • (DD-787) after a full 2 years in 3 different home BARTLEY, Capt., USAF, paid us a surprise visit ports: Yokosuka, Bremerton, and now Long Beach. on the 4th of July. He was on his way to Panama I expect to leave here the latter part of July and on permanent change of station orders. It was am headed for London and duty on CinCUSNavlike old times talking to Bo. We had a great Eur Staff in the communications section. Margie reunion of the 'ancients' of the I l t h Company and I are really looking forward to it and hope and the enclosed picture attests to the advancing to get over to the continent at least a couple of senility (and girth) of us both. times in the 2 years we expect to be there.

"I have not yet made contact with MARSHALL "Haven't seen as many classmates in this area WHITEHURST or my old company mate SILas I expected to. I see DICK POHLI who is in VIO D E S R O U C H E S . Since tiie BAiNBRrocE has the EvERsoLE, same squadron, fairly often and returned from her Med tour, DAVE ALTWEGG this morning JACK WARD pulled in across the is probably back, too. TOM GOSLIN is in the pier as XO of USS JOSEPH STRAUSS ( D D G - 1 6 ) Med in the MCDONOUGH. WALLY NUMBERS just around from the building yard on the East is due soon as XO of DYESS. HAL LEWIS is Coast. I have also seen my old roommate, O. H. with ComCruDesFlot Six. (BOB) TALLMAN, who is in the L. A. area "There are probably others who have been with one of the Air Force satellite programs. ordered to Charleston in the FBM subs, but I don't have any info on them as yet.

"I'm sorry I'm going to miss Homecoming as "I can't help on who is in SubRon 4 or DesDICK POHLI tells me they are really terrific Ron 4 also homeported here, but will get the affairs, but so far I have never managed to be in info as it becomes available." the right part of the world at the right time. I'm bound to hit Washington duty sooner or later Lasdy, from CHET McRORIE, 860 Cottonwood Ave., Littleton, Colo.: "I'm still helping the and will certainly make it then.

Martin Company build missiles here in colorful "Sorry I don't have any more news of the Colorado. Our family has grown since my last Long Beach area, but we have spent a great deal letter (I really should be exact and say 'other' of time at sea lately so I haven't circulated too letter). Teresa is 2 years old and admits it when much. If this is a reduced tempo of ops, I'd hate in a good mood. For those who don't keep score, to see things get busy." she is our 2nd daughter—Marcella is 6 and From GUS CHEATHAM, CO, USS WATCHBardey is 8.

MAN ( A G R - 1 6 ) , FPO San Francisco: "My address, "I had the pleasure of seeing JACK McKIN1384 Rosewood Ave., San Carlos, should be good LEY at the Norton AFB Officers' Club recendy for a couple of years (for a change—we've had and obtained his address. It is Mail Room 1, Box 7 in the last 4 years) since we've only recently 1295, Norton AFB, Calif. On my way home I arrived in the S. F. area for a 2-year tour. got on a helicopter and sat beside JERRY RAN"My present line of work keeps me at sea KIN. Jerry is also working on missiles although most of the time and my homeport of Treasure nut as a civilian.

Island doesn't seem to boast many classmates. The "JERRY HEDBERG (my ex-wife whom I asnearest one I know of is HI GURNEY down at sumed was dead since he hadn't written for Stanford. about 6 years) wrote that he was graduating from "My wife, Jody, and the 2 children are pretty PG School in Monterey and was headed for Norwell setded and I'm RFS waiting for the next folk (ComNavAirLant Staff) 'via either Minnepatrol date. Be glad to hear from any classmates sota or Florida.' I think he's letting someone else passing through or in the area anytime I'm in navigate. port."

"We don't see many sea-going types here in From BOB JACOB: "Nancy and I are underthe Rockies and it's a long way to the Severn, so if any of the barefoot clan are in the area they way again. I have just received orders as CO of would be welcome sights." the US Naval Facility, Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico.

SHIPMATE

• I l l Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. C. E. Mnmford, USN U U Executive Dept., USNA, Annapolis, Md. Your former corresponding secretary, DICK MILLER, is now a civilian but is planning to be around Annapolis through Homecoming.

Your new corresponding secretary is the only '53er left in the Executive Dept. We do have a pretty good representation in the other departments. The Engineering Dept. includes KEITH NELSON, CHUCK SEIBER and BOBBY JONES; tiien JOE YOUNG, DICK COWING and DENVER EDDY are in the Science Dept. Also, we have ART CORNELL in Command and BILL MILLER in Weapons.

10TH REUNION PLANS

A gala time will be had by all over Homecoming weekend. The reunion flyer gives the specific details for all those who made early reservations. Any extra ones will be made available Friday night at the Alumni reception-dinnerdance, for the information of any last minute arrivals. SEE YOU AT HOMECOMING. CLASS REGISTER

Only about i'Srd of the class belong to the Alumni Association, so we have good addresses on them. It's the ones that this column does not reach direcdy that we really need information on. We are still striving to obtain up-to-date information on everyone, so keep those 3x5 cards coming in. Pass the word along.

Detroit area. Pat and Norval had hoped to make the trip to Annapolis for Homecoming and our class reunion this year; however, with their 3rd arrival due in September they don't think it can be managed. They would be happy to have any classmates stop in when traveling through the midwest. The Dixons are only 50 miles west of Indianapolis and about 140 miles south of Chicago.

CHINA LAKE

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Annapolis Rep: Lt. Paul Skarlatos, USN E. H. & G. Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md.

HOMECOMING

Apologies for not getting something into the August issue of Shipmate. There was a misunderstanding on due dates, and, in addition, plans for our class part>' were not firm. But I can happily report that there will be a class party this year, held on Saturday, 28 September, at the Treadway Inn on Church Circle in the Duke of Gloucester Room. The buffet was so successful last year that we are repeating it this year. It will be held between 1900-2200 with an open bar running at the same time. Three hours of eating and drinking will cost $6.00 per person, and, hopefully, the festivities will not terminate until late in the morning. Please do not send any money in since we will collect at the door. Probably it is redundant to say that our 10th anniversary is just around the corner, and this Homecoming should give us a chance to plan for a real blast next vear.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

We have 319 classmates with membership. Of these, only 25 are life members. Now that we have passed the 10-year mark membership dues will increase to $10 per year. Life membership still costs S125 payable in increments. This now represents a guaranteed 8.24% investment, and we need 100% membership for this column to reach all classmates.

DENNIS J. BUCKLEY, a DDR out of Norfolk. It

promptly shifted homeport to Long Beach and another Far East cruise, during which their 1st child, David, was born. In the summer of 1957 he resigned and entered the graduate school of business at Indiana University where he received his master of business administration degree with a major in finance. In the fall of 1958 he joined the Rockville National Bank in Rockville, Ind., and has been there ever since. In May 1959 along came Susan. Norval has found the banking business quite interesting and challenging. Hears from JOHN ELLIS occasionally, who is a production engineer with Mead-Johnson Co. at Evansvdle, Ind. He also exchanged Christmas cards with his old roommate, CHUCK WALKER, who is now located in the East, having moved from the S E P T E M B E R - O C T O B E R ,

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BOB MONTROSS completed a creditable labor of compilation. He has located the addresses of about 50% of our class who went either into the Navy or the Marine Corps. Bob forwarded the list to me and I shall pass on the info to anyone who is interested. Bob suggested that perhaps one of our classmates in the Air Force could utilize his system to locate the present addresses of our Air Force members. Bob simply followed orders to lieutenants published in the Navy Times to compile his list. Bob is currently working at the Naval Ordnance Test Station and resides with his wife, Carol, and 2 children at 102 Coral Circle.

Many thanks for your letter. Bob, it will be of great value.

WEST COAST

I received a very lengthy and informative letter from ED MARTIN. Nothing is dearer to the heart of a class columnist than long and newsworthy letters, but Ed included a few additional remarks which seemed quite pertinent with Homecoming just around the corner.

"Since our 10th anniversary is now less than a year away, may I suggest that a vigorous campaign be started to have our classmates 'report in' and start having a real showing in the '54 column with the possibility of a 10th anniversary year book. It would be most gratifying to see the '54 column approach that of other classes such as '46 and '49. I am sure that if our classmates would participate to a larger degree, more would subscribe and join a common effort for a class project."

I will interrupt Ed's letter to emphasize how necessary it is to get started on such a project that he envisages. I have no doubts that as time and senility creep up on us we will spare more time to "get together" and renew old friendships.

It seems a pity that many of us must wait until years from now to get started. One way to avoid waiting for that "opportune" time that might never come is to do your best to make Homecoming this year. The 1st step in getting things done is to get a few of the group together if only for a few opinions.

HERE A N D THERE

.\RT GILMORE writes that he is planning on being at Homecoming, BuPers willing. He expects to have orders about 15 September to go somewhere.

ED OPPERMANN reports that he is planning on attending Homecoming and that he is being sponsored by the Air Force Academy for a Ph.D. in economics. This means he will remain in Bloomington, Ind. NORVAL DIXON sent in a long letter stating that 10 years was a long time to span on a 3x5 card. After graduation he served in the old "jeep carrier" USS SICILY until she was decommissioned in 1954. Spent about 6 months in the Far East.

Then in between ships he married the former Pat Grays who had made many trips to Annapolis between 1949 and 1953. He next served in the USS SALEM out of Boston, and caught a couple of Med cruises, one of which Pat was able to follow along from port to port. Then he went to CIC School in Glenview, 111., followed by Air Control School, before reporting to the USS

more at PG School; DAVE GLUNT—VX-4 at North Island; OWEN NASH—A3Ds at Whidby; JACK REARDON—Helos at Pensacola; BILL ROBINSON—F4s at Miramar; NED SHUMAN— A3Js at Sanford; BILL STICKLING—reporting to PG School; JACK WILDMAN—Cat officer in CONSTITUTION; and BOB WILMER—VFP squadron at Miramar.

ROBERT T. MCCAFFREY '54

ROBERT T. M C C A F F R E Y has been appointed product manager of the Packaging Film Division for Kordite Corp., Macedon, N. Y., plastics manufacturer. He will be responsible for marketing of all commercial films and bags.

Mr. McCaffrey lives with his wife, Joan, and daughter at 203 Idlewood Rd., Rochester, N. Y. MONTEREY

OWEN N.ASH dropped by in June and brought news of the assignments of some of the '54ers finishing up at Monterey this summer, of classmates reporting to Monterey, and of those newly arrived on the West Coast: JIM BRUNNELL—VP at North Island; TED CASIMES—reporting to PG School; BILL CROOM —VS at Nortii Island; DES DESSEYN—one year

Ed's letter continues: "Last August I completed 3 years shore duty as an instructor in the light jet attack RAG (A4D), 1st at Miramar, and then at NAS Lemoore when it opened. JACK 'MA' PERKINS was my next door neighbor in Lemoore. Perk is now at CIC school after completing a year at PG school and has orders to the RANGER. In August 1962 I reported as flag lieutenant to ComCarDiv Seven, homeported at Alameda. We deployed for 8 months aboard the KITTY HAWK and

the CONSTELLATION. BILL GIDEON is in the F4B squadron and JERRY GARLITZ is a member of ship's company aboard KITTY HAWK. We are now

home until October when we go back to WesPac (my 5th time) aboard the KITTY HAWK again.

"CH.\RLIE STEEL is finishing his engineering course at Stanford; he is living in Menlo Park.

Charlie has orders to an F4B squadron at Miramar. WALT NIX is in BuWeps. He and Katiiy and their 3 children live in Springfield, Va. Recendy I was in Monterey and ran into JON DILWEG; great to see him after so long.

"GENE GERONIME and BILL GREER are in squadrons at Miramar also. Saw TOM WATSON and ED COPEL.\ND during an all too brief visit to China Lake where they are attached to VX-5.

Both Tom and Ed looked great and seemed to enjoy living in tile high desert. MIKE B.\SFORD is in VA-66 now deployed in the Med—at least 45

he was when I last heard from him. Mike and his family are living in Virginia Beach. I saw

BY COLLIER in Subic Bay in the spring. He and Felicia live in Hawaii.

"My wife, Sherry, our 2 children and I are living at 974 Post St., Alameda, and would welcome any and all classmates who could stop by or call."

SEE YOU AT HOMECOMING.

P . O. Box 1926

Annapolis, Maryland Just got back from a 5-week area fam and language course in Spain followed by a 5-hour tour with family through the St. Mary's carnival here in Annapolis, and as soon as I get this '56 news on paper I'm going to rest up for Homecoming, which is just about upon us. We're all expecting a real bang-up weekend, and from what NED ROBERTS has planned it looks like our expectations will be realized.

While I was away the Ex-Comm Air Force Rep and honorable chairman E. E. SWEDE HANSEN jotted down a few notes which read like this: Always glad to get letters and got a real nice one from CLIFF PETERSON. Here is the uncut, unabridged version: "Just a note to let you know that JOHN CONWAY graduated from Washburn Law School here in Topeka this June. He was # 1 in the class and graduated Magna Cum Laude. I think it deserves a 'well done' in the '56 column. John has passed the Kansas bar and is practicing with a firm in Santa Fe, N. M. He sends a request for all his old friends to drop in on the Conways, who are now four—John, Dorothy Ann and 2 sons. Bill and Matt.

"I'm still pushing a B-47 around for SAC here at Forbes. Donna and I extend an invite to weary '56ers who are traveling across country also. We live at 15 Clemson in Capehart housing.

Bob May from '54 and Hal Read from '58 are still here but most of the canoers have left for missiles or Afit.

"I've enjoyed the column very much this year."

Thanks, Cliff Peterson.

WASHINGTON WORD SALAD Fort Myers' Patton Hall was the jam-packed scene of the local '56ers August stag revelry. Present among those stag '56ers were Tina DAVIS, Shirley FARREN and Mona SHULTZ. It was generally accepted that we'd never try to have a stag affair again. Plans for mixed parties in the future were made and guest lecturers were suggested among which will be the noteworthy Mona Shultz speaking on "The Dangers of Men Being Out Alone." She gave an exhilarating preview of her lecture and most of the "wife-less" went home.

The R. T. Motherways and their brood of shamrocks have established a version of County Cork at 26 Shore Drive, Swansboro, N. C. IngersoU-Rand's and '56's TOM and Shirley FARREN had their 4th (2 of each, talk about your well-balanced diets), Maureen Louise, on 21 July. The mother is feeling and looking great, but big daddy cried all the way to the cashier's.

It's their 1st child born out of the service, and you just can't get kids for a dollar a pound anywhere else.

TED and Mona SHULTZ had their 1st son, Theodore Rigg (formerly spelled Rygge), on 29 May. As of this writing the litde German Viking has blossomed and is well on his way to emulating his ancestors in size and strength. A new possible president; watch for the name on your ballot boxes in 35 years.

GEORGE WELSH TO COACH AT PENN STATE We in the Navy, and for that matter, in all the armed services, sure do hate to lose good people like GEORGE WELSH. However, to each his own and to George "Good luck" in your new chosen profession.

The Annapolis Evening Capitol had such a good write-up on George's new assignment and his past record that I thought it should be repeated: "George Welsh, star quarterback at the Naval Academy from 1953 through 1955, has been appointed to the Penn State football coaching staff, it was announced today by Nittany Lion athletic director E. B. McCoy. "As an assistant coach, Welsh will work with both the varsity and freshman squads. He also will serve as an instructor in the College of Health and Physical Education.

"The 30-year-old Welsh is a native of Coaldale, Pa., and a graduate of Coaldale High School where he was a standout athlete.

"At the Naval Academy he won 3 letters in football and 3 in baseball and in 1954 and 1955 received honorable mention Ail-American in football. In 3 seasons of varsity play, he completed 180 of 327 passes for 2411 yards and 20 touchdowns and rushed for 263 yards and 4 touchdowns.

"During the 1955 season when he guided Navy to a 6-2-1 record and a victory over Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl, he established Navy records for total offense in one season (1348), yards passing one season (1319), passes completed in one season (94), percentage of passes completed in one season (62.7), yards passing in one game (285), and touchdown passes in a career (20).

His record for total offense, yards passing in one season, and passes completed still stand. He led the nation in 1955 in total offense and yards passing. He also shares Navy records for the most passes completed in one game and most touchdown passes in one game.

Impulse: JACK SHANLEY, big dock man from the bureau of the same name, announced he was married in June a year ago. His bride's name is Eileen; she's from the United States. I know he told me more, but he was talking through the bottom of a glass; he was coming in loud, but not clear. Anyway, for year late news, it's pretty current.

"Upon his graduation as an ensign in 1956, Welsh received the Thompson Trophy, one of the Naval Academy's highest awards, as the midshipman who did the most for the promotion of athletics at the Academy.

"Welsh played with the Norfolk, Va., Naval Base Tars in 1956 and was stationed at Norfolk in 1957 but did not play football. In 1958, he was stationed aboard the USS DES MOINES, which was the flagship for the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean area. In 1959 he was with the Cruiser Division Force Staff in Boston, and in 1960 and 1961 he was on the staff at the Naval Academy helping to coach the Navy quarterbacks. In 1962 he was stationed aboard the destroyer USS FLETCHER in Pearl Harbor for his final active duty assignment. He is married to the former Sandra Hubicsak of Bedford, Pa. They have 2 children, George M., age 2, and Sally, age 4."

Flash: ANGUS DOUGALD McEACHEN die Third, his lioness and 4 female cubs set up their lair here in Washington at 11515 Rokeby Ave., Kensington, Md.

'56 BITS We received the following from Jean GAYLOR: "AL was CO of GANNET (MSC-290) for about

Momentous: BOB MOTHERWAY returned to the Marine Corps after less than a year of going soft on the outside. Bob is one of the few of our classmates who is a veteran of Vietnamese combat and of the birth of 4 children. What makes a guy give up good monev and fast promotions for lower pay and slow promotions.? You can't write the answer to that; you've got to feel it.

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15 months—July 1962 found us in Monterey where Al was in the management course. July 1963 found us here in Oakland where he is attending 3. 5Vi -month course in MSTS. After the course 'we' leave for Taipei, Taiwan, where he will be CO of the MSTS activity there. Rommie is now 5 and Kathy 3, so they no doubt will 'pick up' the Chinese language more readily than we shall. Any '56ers in the San Francisco area please drop by. The welcome mat is always out.

"We would like very much to know the whereabouts of Ed Lull '55 and family. Anyone knowing please drop us a line at Qtrs. 43, N.F.A., Pt. Molate, Richmond, Calif."

"Daddy's Pride" and "Mother's Joy" Yes—you've guessed it— IT'S A BOY! and after 3 girls, GEORGE and Bev CONNOLLY deserve a "well done" as well as littie Michael George who was born on 10 July 1963.

BOB SAMPSON is now with General Electric.

After completing the 3-year training program he and Sherry have settied in Lynchburg, Va. ED PARKER and wife, Jean, are living in Baltimore. Ed is working as a technical writer for Westinghouse and going to night school at Johns Hopkins to obtain a B.S.E.E. JOHN and Gayle STERLING have adopted a litde girl, Sara-Jane Bevier, their first. John is here at USNA in the Weapons Dept. and during his off-time this summer he skippered the USNA yacht FROLIC in the 1963 Annapolis-Newport Ocean Yacht Race, and I might add he, boat and crew did quite well. They finished 6th in a fleet of 88 boats and received the following awards: 1st yacht from Annapolis on corrected time (including civilian boats); 1st yacht in starbug group 111 on corrected time; 2nd in class B: 1st yacht under 45 ft. to finish on corrected time; 1st Service Academy yacht on corrected time; 1st Naval Academy yacht on corrected time.

HATS OFF to John and his crew!

While in Spain I saw NAT DEVOLL who is flying the F-102 with the 497th F.I.S. at Torrejon AFB. He reports all well with himself and family and says he likes the Air Force flying.

I don't believe BOB SMILEY ever expected to run into yours truly in Paris and vice versa. Bob is now aide to DepCom StrikeForSouth, RAdm. P. Masterton. He and Toni are not settled as yet, however, for those who'll be passing through Paris his office phone is 380180, ext. 2521.

SINCERE APPRECIATION Helen COLLIER asked that I extend to the class her sincere appreciation for the many kind gestures shown her and for the wonderful letters and flowers which were such a comfort to her.

She also said and I quote: "The class plaque will always hold a special place in our home and serve to remind us that MERRILL'S memory will live on in many hearts.

"As Merrill's wife I have shared the pride he felt in his class. He seemed to know each of you well and followed every accomplishment. The greatest tribute to Merrill in my mind has been the devotion and steadfast friendship you, his classmates, have shown to me at this time of need. Very sincerely, Helen Collier."

RICHARD K. JAMES, who started out with '56 but graduated from Penn State, was married on 20 July to Miss Patricia JoAnne Gallick in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Donora, Pa. The wedding was attended only by the immediate families of the bride and groom. Dick is employed by Westinghouse Corporation and has been transferred to the headquarters of the Defense Production Division in Baltimore, Md. He is the son of RAdm. Ralph K. James '28, and Mrs. James.

SHIPMATE

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EAST COAST Lt. James E. Shay, USN Executive Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. Harry M. Yockey, USN Box 1933, USNPG School Monterey, Calif.

One of several advantages of being stationed at the Naval Academy is the frequency of meeting "long time no see" classmates. This summer has certainly been no exception. We thought it appropriate to provide a Class of '57 SitRep at the Naval Academy.

Departing: Lts. Robert K. Hastie to USS BOSTON (CAG-1); Theodore R. Kramer to PhibRon One; Donald S. Mitchell to USS GEORGETOWN (AG-165); Ronald J. Wiltsie to NavNuPowr Sch, Bain.; Gary P. Antonides, resigned; John W. Herlihy, NavNuPowr Sch, Bain.

Arriving: Capts. Randolph M. Brown, Richard H. Oates, Lts. Richard P. Dunbar, Daniel E. McGlassen, Emery P. Zimmer, Robert R. Haven, Carleton J. King, Richard H . Nace, Henry H .

Page and Stephen B. Sloan.

Remaining: Lts. Gary P. Pelphrey, For.Lang., Laurence B. Goldstein, For.Lang., Roger B. Mcpherson, Eng., Howard E. Miniter, Eng., Lawrence H. Hogan, Exec, Craig L. Barnum, Exec, James E. Shay, Exec, and Mr. David P. Smalley, Phy. Ed. HOMECOMING Another bang-up Homecoming party is being held again on 28 September at the Severn Inn in Annapolis. Flyers will be sent to those on the East Coast whose address we have. Naturally, the more that come, the more successful the party will be. Write to any of us here for reservations and further details.

KERMIT and Ann GREENISEN dropped a line to Shipmate to let us all know what they have been doing since graduation. If you haven't seen Kermit around recendy, you'll know why: "To briefly run down my activities since graduation, I spent the first 2 Vi years on board a destroyer out of Norfolk, ending up the tour as chief engineer. I then went to XO of a mine support ship, converted LST, out of Charleston. From there 1 reported in for the PG course at the Naval Intelligence School, Anacosria, and finished in June '62. After a short language course we wound up here in Oslo, Norway, where I am now Ast ALUSNA Command. I have 2 door slammers, Billy, 5, and Kathy, 3; I highly recommend Norway as a visiting spot or permanent address, and here's our welcome mat out for all. Hope to see some '57ers up this way." I doubt if JIM SHAY is the only envious one in the class.

DICK SARGENT writes that he and Kathy and 2 daughters are out of the Marine Corps and that he is presendy working as a stock broker.

I guess you can't divorce yourself completely from the Marine Corps, at least Dick couldn't, because he is also a Marine Corps weekend warrior flying F6A's out of Olathe, Kansas. The Sargents are now permanentiy settied in the land of the Shawnee, 1309 W. 50th St., Kansas City, Mo. They hope that those passing through Kansas City will have the opportunity to stop, and promise they will see us all at the reunion in '67.

ROGER McPHERSON writes: "My family and I recently spent an enjoyable weekend with ROY and Dot THOMPSON at their Newton, Conn., home. Roy is a civilian, working for the Barden Company. The Thompsons are the proud owners of what is no doubt the most ancient and historical houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;circa 1780â&#x20AC;&#x201D;owned by any of our classmates.

"While at the Thompsons' we went over to see MIKE TRIMPERT's folks in nearby Bethel.

A lot of classmates should remember the Trimperts from their Army-Navy game parties in the Bellevue-Stratford. Mike just left for South Viet Nam. He is a bombardier-navigator in the Air Commandos, and one of our few remaining bachelors."

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1963

WEST COAST Received a card from Nancy and AL HANK reporting their arrival at 175 Cunningham St., Vallejo, Calif.

DICK MADOUSE sends from Honolulu: "Was pleasantiy surprised to receive a call from GIL SCHNEIDEWIND as he was passing through the land of aloha on a short trip to Japan.

Gil and I tried our best to bring each other up to date on class happenings during the 6 years since we left 6124 in the Bancroft Hilton. Entertained CHARLIE BEASLEY a few weeks ago. Charlie

White and Warren Woodrow. Counting NORM PROSSER, who was unknowingly omined from our last report, we now have a grand total of 106 classmates at PG school.

Linda and "BEAR" LASALLE will be departing in October for Nuclear Power School at Mare Island after one year of postgraduate school.

Rosilyn and JIM PISTOTNIK and EBE McCABE, who all arrived here in July, also depart for Mare Island in October.

Jim Pistotoik was presented the Navy Commendation Medal on 19 July 1963 for his actions

is CO of HOLMES COUNTY out of San Diego and

as OOD in getting VOLADOR ( S S - 4 9 0 )

still the same solid bachelor."

on one shaft from a flaming pier at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in November 1962. VOLADOR was undergoing overhaul and had just completed having the battery installed when the fire broke out.

JAPAN Diana and WINDY LUEKER became die parents of a boy, their 3rd child, whom they named Thomas Matthew, on 20 July. Windy departs Japan for New London in October, having received long awaited orders to submarine school.

MONTEREY Sheila and PARKE BROWN combat-loaded their little Volkswagen with their 2 children, 3-legged dog, and enough camping equipment to fill a pickup truck, then departed Monterey for New London where Parke reports to TUSK as Nav/Ops. Parke says it is amazing how quickly an amateur camper becomes an expert. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Parke for his tenure as West Coast secretary and wish him smooth sailing as he returns to sea duty.

The password for August on the Monterey peninsula seemed to be "reunion" as 63 members of our class presendy attending PG school began welcoming aboard 43 more classmates. We mustered at the monthly class luncheon on 5 August to greet the newcomers. The Officers' Club personnel were kept busy maintaining the supply of sandwiches and beer for the 80 members of the class attending the luncheon.

Company reunions were in style during the past montii. Ann and LEO HYATT hosted the members of the 1st company presendy at PG school for an Armenian shish-kabob dinner. Chris and TED ERIKSON, Kay and URB LAMAY, with Kay's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Earie Hutchinson, Jan and CLEVE LOMAN, with Cleve's sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Jim Harris, Ann and JERRY SMITH, Marna and I all enjoyed Leo's cooking. Joyce and WALT ROESER were toasted in absentia.

Meanwhile, at Jule and BOB SARACCO's, the 10th company reunion party was centered around strawberry daiquiris. Lillian and JOE REILLY, Nancy and DICK ADAMS, Janet and BILL FINN, Ann and DAVE THOMAS, Nancy and CHARLIE BIELE and Shirley and JIM KING were all there.

The 6th company reunion was planned by Sheila and CHARLIE NOLL to celebrate the end of 2 weeks of school. Eleanor and PETE BOYNE and bachelors JEFF DENNIS, EBE McCABE and DICK HARTMAN, all at PG school, attended. Mary and GEORGE DEMPSEY drove up from Los Angeles with their children to be present for the party.

Joan SENIOR visited with the BILL FINNs while she was enroute from Hawaii to her home in Mt. Rainier, Md. OTHERS AT PG SCHOOL The following is a list of our classmates here at PG school who haven't otherwise been mentioned in this column and who have reported since the last list was published: Phil Arcuni, Pete Baker, Jim Bangert, Milt Bank, John Bartocci, Stan Bator, Don Beatty, Jim Beatty, Paul Behrends, Jim Bostic, Denny Brooks, Gene Conner, Phil Davis, Dick Emmett, Dave Fahrney, Al Haworth, Shannon Heyward, Tom Kirkland, Jerry Knutson, Joe Koch, Clayton Lynch, Tom Maguirc, Dick McDonnel, Jack McHugh, Ed Peresluha, Jim Pistotnik, Jim Pitney, Jim Poole, Jim Quinn, Doug Scott, Bill Tirschfield, George

underway

WEDDING BELLS BILL FINN was married to the former Janet Rohsenberger at Brooklyn, N . Y., on 6 July 1963.

LLOYD FERNALD served as best man at the wedding. The newlyweds honeymooned at St. Thomas before flying to California to settie in Carmel while Bill attends the aero course at PG school.

NEW ARRIVALS Quite an alphabetical coincidence on the Peninsula for people whose last names begin with B. On 17 July, after only a 7-month wait. Teeny and STEVE BOND adopted a 6-week-old boy whom they christened Stephen Perry.

Nancy and BOB BRAZZON became the parents of a son, their 1st child, on 2 July and named him Clifford Robert.

The 1st child born to Liz and FPvED BRADLEY was a girl, Eva Marie, who came on 18 June. Liz's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Korander, were present for the christening which took place at the old and beautiful Carmel Mission Basilica.

MEMORIAL CHAIR BOB BRAZZON asked me to put out another call for donations for a memorial chair in memory of TIM KEATING. Bob's mailing address is Box 1963, USN Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif.

EAST COAST Pres., Lt. Charles R. Larson, USN U. S. Naval Nuclear Power School Class 63-2, USNTC, Bainbridge, Md. WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. W. N. Moore, USN Box 2014, USN Postgraduate School Monterey, Calif.

DONALD JOHN MEYER It is my sad duty to announce that DON MEYER was killed in June when his F8U photo Crusader crashed near Hawaii. As one who knew Don at the Academy and came to know him and his wife, Carol, even better during flight training, I think I can speak for the class when I say that we have lost a fine officer and classmate who will be missed by us all.

THEODORE C. WHITE LACROSSE AWARD Special Order No. 22-63 at the Academy has established this award in memory of the late TED WHITE who was lost in a P3V accident in January 1963. The award established by Ted's fatiier, Capt. T. H . White, USN (Ret.), is an engraved wrist watch which will be presented annually to that midshipman of the lacrosse squad who has contributed most to the spirit, morale, and well being of the lacrosse team. A similar award, a sword or saber, will be given each year at Villanova University to that midshipman of the NROTC unit displaying the most outstanding officer-like qualities.

These living incentive memorials are a fitting tribute to a fine classmate and officer. The 1st recipient of the lacrosse award was Midshipman Dudley Hendrick '63. The presentation was made during June Week.

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FIFTH REUNION—HOMECOMING Flyers will be sent out early in September with Homecoming information, but for early or tentative planning, the following information is presented: The class has reserved Room 320 of Luce Hall on the evening of 28 September after the William and Mary game for a class party. The party will run from 1900 until .

Detailed information will be in the flyers.

BIRTH CHUCK and Sally LARSON became the proud parents of a daughter, Sigrid Anne, born 29 May 1963 in Jacksonville, Fla. Sally and baby have joined Chuck at 6A Barton Rd., Port Deposit, Md., where Chuck is attending Nuclear Power School.

TOM THOUREEN was married to the former Sally Toms Hanauer, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Hanauer, on 29 July 1963 in Galesburg, 111. Tom just returned from Viantiane, Laos, where he was resident OICC for BuDocks contracts. On 1 August Tom reported to the Staff, Commander Construction Battalions Atlantic Fleet in Davisville, R. I. Sally and Tom are living in quarters at the Construction Battalion Center, and would be happy to see any '58ers in the area.

AL RACHAP has written from his home at 31 Grant Ave., Watertown, Mass., where he and his wife, Judy, and 2 children, Marilynn and Michael, are living. Al is out of the Navy and is beginning his last year at Harvard Business School. He expects to be there until June 1964 and would enjoy seeing any classmates in the Boston area.

WEST COAST The big news on the West Coast this month is the great success (we hope) of the 5th reunion here in Monterey. By the time this is published the reunion will be history, and a full report will appear in this column next issue.

Agreement has been reached with Bailey, Banks and Biddle to manufacture the class plaque, similar to those of other classes, at a price of $18 which includes mailing costs. Orders may be placed with Lt. JOHN D. ROHRBOUGH, USN, Box 1621, USNPS, Monterey, Calif.; or if you live in the Washington, D. C. area, with Lt. GEORGE B. CHAFEE, Command Dept., USNA, Annapolis, Md. Please don't send any money yet as method of payment is uncertain. John or George will notify you as soon as this is cleared up. But they want your orders! The 1st plaques are scheduled to be mailed out around 1 November of this year.

The Monterey contingent has been fairly active socially lately. In July a golf tournament was held for any and all duffers, with the tournament heavily handicapped to give everyone a chance to win. Low net honors were shared by IVAN NANCE and FRANK GAMBOA, while JACK CHAMBLISS captured the low gross and holein-one honors. On 3 August all the newcomers who have just entered PG school were welcomed at a cocktail party. The latest input has increased our group to a total of 116.

A class constitution is being proposed by the Monterey chapter since we seem to have more of an opportunity to take care of such things, and also have a large group of '58ers concentrated in one place. You will receive a copy of the constitution and a ballot in the mail. Please remrn the ballot by 1 January '64 in order to have it counted.

I received a letter from MAL BARTELS who is commencing PG work in oceanography at the University of Washington in Seatde. Mel has just completed a tour as aide and flag Lt. to ComSubFlotOne. He married the former Susann B. Schaffer of Coronado in April 1962, and they have been residing in Coronado since. Mai also 48

informs that FRED KANE is in the POMFRET (SS-391) and that JACK PIERCE is working as an engineer with Ryan Aircraft, both in San Diego. Mai would like to hear from "some of the old troops, such as Dick Stack, Tracy Kosoff, Jim Adkins, Dick Haas, Jack MacKinnon, Craig McCarter, only to mention a few" and he can be reached by writing to Lt. M. G. Barrels, c / o CO NROTC Unit, U. of Washington, Seatde, Wash.

JAY and Julie HUMMER visited Felicia and AL CARRETTA on their vacation prior to heading for the East Coast. Jay, DICK WILSON and WAYNE WILLIAMS are aboard the ANDREW JACKSON ( S S B N - 6 1 9 ) which left Mare Island on 31 July for its new homeport of Charleston, S. C. Also at Mare Island on the Pre-Com Detail of the

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CHODOROW and MAX AKERS. STORK NEWS Another flock of Navy juniors has appeared on the scene: Gregory Robert PIVARNIK, born to BILL and Barbara on 20 July at USAH, Fort Ord, Calif. Their 4th! Gregory John STREETER, born to GREG and Anne on 10 July in Philadelphia, their 1st. Deborah Lynne WANDELL, born to JOHN and Judy on 12 August at Fort Ord, their 3rd, and Scott Peter GATJE, born to PETE and Jeannette on 14 August at Fort Ord, their 3rd.

EAST COAST Sec'y, Lt. Michael S. Sturges, USN 43 Badger Rd., Annapolis, Md. WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. (jg) George Brainerd, USN USS STERLET (SS-392) FPO San Francisco WALT WYNN writes that he has completed all formal course work at Cornell toward his Ph.D. Two more oral and written exams plus the thesis are all that is left. After that, he plans on nuclear power school and then back to submarines. CARL DANITSCHEK came up to see Walt recently; Carl is in the PATRICK HENRY, Blue Team.

TIM MARVIN and his wife are now at Bainbridge where he attends nuclear power school.

They have just added another Tim to the family.

GORDON LITTLEFIELD writes that he, GORDY JAMES and TOM HENDERSON are chalking up landings hot and heavy on the CORAL SEA in their F8D's. According to them Sydney, Australia, is the greatest liberty port of all.

The USS LAWRENCE

(DDG-4)

has a unique

wardroom: every department is headed by a '59er—MARTY HANSON, BOB WILEY, EMMETT KNAPP and GARY SUSAG. "Their" ship now wears the squadron "E," the operations " E " and the weapons "E." This appears to be a first, but if it is not, someone will have to write to top it.

Pres., Lt. (jg) H. A. Lawinski, VF-162, NAS, Miramar, Calif.

Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Chico Chavez, USN, VF-101, NAS, Key West, Fla. NEW ARRIVALS One of our illustrious classmates called it the reproduction industry, and from the looks of it this month, I'd say he's not far from being right.

The following members of the class are proud to introduce their, shall we say, by-products: In Hawaii—DAVE and Sue CUTCOMB, tiieir 1st, a girl by the name of Sue Worthington, 3 April 1963. TOM and Alice MEINICKE, a giri, Elizabeth Anne, on 13 June 1963.

In Quonset Point, R. I.—JOE and Mary Joe PEEK, a girl, Kathleen Marie, on 15 June 1963.

JACK and Peg LUSIGNAN, a boy, Michael Otto, on 21 June 1963. JOHN and Peg McCRORK, their 1st, a boy, Thomas William, on 8 July 1963.

In Groton, Conn.—RON and Peggy BOOTH, a giri, Heather, in March 1963. BOB and Betty MEYER, a giri, Carolyn, in June 1963. DON and Beverly BROADFIELD, a girl, Marilyn, in April 1963. DAVID and Susan MONTGOMERY, a girl, Elizabeth, in April 1963.

HERE AND THERE BOB TAGUE has some choice bits of news, most important of which is the announcement of the birth of his baby boy, James Robert, III, born on 3 June. Bob is attached to the USS C. R. WARE (DD-865), where he is the operations officers to ComDesDiv 162. He was previously attached to the USS AuLT, from which he was relieved as gunnery officer by HUGH SMITH. In the WARE, Bob found 2 of our classmates: GORDON CASWELL, who's the operations officer, and TOM McDONOUGH, who's the gunnery officer. The WARE is homeported in Mayport, Fla., so Bob and Kaaren are living in brand new housing there and enjoying every minute of it. Among their neighbors are: JOE WADE, CHUCK FLEMING and NORMAN MIMS. Now that TERRY GOODWIN is the executive officer

of the USS ENDURANCE

(MSO-435),

he

took time out to dictate (so it appears from the neat typing and the official letterhead paper; maybe now we'll hear from him more often) about his goings-on to us. He just finished a tour as operations officer in the USS LOFBERG (DD759) and was transferred to his present billet.

About his family, he and Shirley are living in Bellflower, Calif., (near Long Beach) with their 2 kids, Mike, 2Va,, and Gay, 3 months. About some of our classmates, he says that JIM PRATHER was aboard the LOFBERG along with him until Jim got transferred to UTRon 3. ED K I L L I N G E R is the gunnery officer in USS J. W. THOMESON (DD-760)—same DesDiv as the LOF-

BERG. And dropping a couple of other names, he tells us that FRED JERDING is in a nuclear sub out of Pearl, and that LYNN HALE, one of our gyrenes, is back from Pearl and is going through flight school.

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BOB WATERS, struggling through another hot humid DC summer, sent us a short resume about what he's done since graduation. Losing no time, he and Ginny were married the day after graduation. He then reported to the Naval Reactors Branch of the AEC in July 1960 and there was assigned to the nuclear fluids system group, a job he still holds. In April 1961 his 1st baby, Susan Marie, was born. About a month later he moved up north with his family to Pittsburgh for 6 months of nuclear reactor design engineering school. In December 1961 he was back to his old Stan writes that HARRY BOLTZ was married job in DC. His ever-expanding family now inon 10 August to Miss Margaret Ruth Lee, and cludes another girl, Theresa Marie, born 13 has taken a job with Armstrong Cork in Mil- February 1963. Bob goes on to say that Susan's ville, N . J. godfather, GEORGE GOULD, stopped by to see them in May on his way down to his new duty HOMECOMING station, Robbins AFB (guess the Navy's had enough of good ole "let's have a pa-aty" George).

Those of you who will be here Homecoming In his letter he mentioned something about crew weekend be sure to check at the Alumni House quizzers, a term which would be and is thorfor word on class functions or parties during the oughly confusing to anyone other than a Navy weekend.

Dr. and Mrs. Francis E. West of San Diego, Calif., announce the marriage of their daughter, Marcia Louise, to Mr. STANLEY WAYNE L E G R O , son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Legro of Houston, Texas, on 17 August. The bride is a graduate of San Diego College for Women and a past president of the Junior Cotillion. The Legros are now living in Cambridge, Mass., where Stan is attending Harvard Law School.

FRED DORWAT is also at Harvard.

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type (though I think he meant the simple word we all use: cruise).

With 30 days leave, what better thing could BOB McFEE have done than to drop us a line.

He too sent us a short resume. After graduation he spent 11 months as EMO in the USS O'HARE (DDR-889) during which he netted 7 months in the Med. In April 1961 he reported to the USS BEALE on TAD orders and stayed there until August 1961. Then came Beantown and MIT. Bob has just received his master's degree in electrical engineering and he's supposed to be studying for the doctoral qualifying exams, which he is to take in September. Between the sea and books, he and Judy have managed to become parents twice: a daughter, Suzie, in April 1961, and son, Tommy, in February 1963. He wants all to know that the welcome mat is out at his place on 129 Winsor Ave., Watertown, Mass.

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Janey WILLIAMS, the widow of our good friend and classmate, "J," has pledged her loyalty to the class by inviting all members in or going by the Jacksonville area to pay her a call.

FROM KEY WEST Despite the hot humid weather, the hoards of mosquitoes, the threats of hurricanes, the sudden thunder storms and showers, and the thousands of sailors milling restiessly around town. Key West doesn't fail to attract hundreds of tourists daily, who's greatest thrill is riding around the island in a conch train. Our classmates are wise to the elements around here at this time of the year though, and have kept away, at least I don't know of any coming this way lately.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, as the case may be, several of us are stuck down here, namely, Jim Reynolds, Ron Marshall, Pete Van Ness, Jay Broach, Norm MacHussen and myself. Although we probably all know of each other's presence here, there's been no attempt at getting together to straighten our common ties and drink to the Class of '60. JAY BROACH said he'd do it one of these days but he hasn't been seen in our tiny litde world lately.

Incidentally, I'm now living the life of a brown-bagger bachelor in a small cottage out of town. You can all consider it our headquarters in the area, for the door is open to one and all at all times. The address is 118A Ann St., Key West, very conveniendy located one block from the main drag and all the bars.

Speaking of headquarters, I've been wanting to mention that during my last visit to Annapolis in March, I paid a call on BOB KUNKLE's mother, Mrs. George Kunkle. She very thoughtfully offered to make her home at 83 Shipwright (behind St. Mary's) the Annapolis headquarters for our class. She added she would love to have any member of the Class of 1960 call on her and feel that they have a place to go to in Annapolis.

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LEO WILLETTE at North Island, Calif., writes that a marvelous class reunion was held in the San Diego area on 9 June. The following members of the class enjoyed a picnic: Jack Allen, Harry Barrett, Dave Benson, Rod, his wife, Mac, and baby girl, Cheryl Ann Bubeck; Kent Chastain, Duane and his wife, Judy, Duff; Buddy, Darlene, and baby boy, Marcus, Flagg; Bud and Sheila Furman, Gene Greene, Fritz, his wife, Ann, and baby son, Denny, Klumpp; Mike, Rose Ann and baby girl. Drew, Preston; Larry and Mary Jane Price; Mike Quarles, Mel, Kathy and baby girl, Melissa, Romine; Tony Spangler; Sonny, wife, Paige, and baby girl, Betsy, Stanley; Jesse Stewart, Denny Sullivan, Dave Svendsgaard and wife, Sylvia, and oh yes, Leo was there too.

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Protectorate, Saudi Arabia, writes that instead of going to destroyer school as I had heard, Gil instead received a welcome set of orders as chief engineer in SOLEY. Gil caught the ship in Athens and is now finishing up a 6-week tour of the Middle East visiting Jadda, Saudi Arabia; Massawa and Asmara, Ethiopia; Aden; Bahrain Island, Persian Gulf; and Karachi, Pakistan. By the rime this reaches print Gil will be arriving home in Norfolk where he will be welcomed by his wife, Barbara, and young daughter, Margie.

Gil says that his name is in the Virginia Beach phone book and would welcome any visitors.

With Gil is JIM GEORGE, who is IstLt. in SOLEY. Jim is expecting orders any day now. He will also have a cheering section waiting for him, consisting of his wife, Pat, and young daughter, Lorrie.

received a master's degree in industrial engineering from Stanford U. at Palo Alto in December '62, and he and his wife, Arlene, who were married in September '62, are expecting soon. They currendy live in Rochester, N . Y., where John is with the Air Force Contract Management District. The address is 44 Strathmore Circle, Apt. 2.

A letter from SAL RANDAZZO lets us know that among other things he is taking the "long walk" which will have occurred when you receive this. The bride is the former Miss Kathleen Anne Hagger, a USLC student. Sal recently assumed duties as chief engineer in USS WALKE ( D D 723) with concurrent duties as division material officer. Destroyer Division 272.

GARY BOWSER, another of those wearing Air Force blue, finished 2 years at MIT and reports he is still surviving. Beaming parents Gary A long note from DAVE WRIGHT informs and Beth welcomed a son, William, on 13 July. us that the USS BECUNA (SS-319) is well repreDUANE and Judy DUFF are looking forward sented by '61. BOB VOGEL is supply officer to Duane's new billet as chief engineer in the aboard and will get his qualifications soon. PAT USS HENDERSON (DD-785) homeported in Long FITZPATRICK is expected to report aboard after Beach. finishing sub school. Dave qualified aboard A small 12th Co. reunion was held in July CORSAIR in January and is now communications with MICKEY SMITH, TOM MARKLEY and officer in BECUNA. BECUNA is currendy scheduled Gary Bowser attending. Mickey and new bride, for a Med cruise and Dave says that they all look Toba, are being transferred to Glynco, Ga. Tom forward to seeing other classmates in that sea. and wife, Joanne, are on their way to Norfolk; Dave was married on 27 April to the former Joanne is expecting this fall.

Miss Marianne Menno of Groton, Conn. The Others in AF blue are now at Holloman AFB couple now reside at 148 Litton Ave., Groton. in New Mexico working under the Air Force BOB VOGEL was recendy engaged to Miss Judy Systems Command: MARK DITTRICK, CHUCK Westcott.

ERNST, DENNY IRLBECK, and GEORGE GENE DVORNICK and wife are expecting an RAROHA. addition to the family soon.

The churches have been busy in New London.

TOM WHITE writes from Otis Air Force Base BOB FITCH married the former Miss Sandra that he married the former Miss Carol Mulvehill, Foster of Huntington, N. Y., on 22 December. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mulvehill of Attending as ushers were DON ERICKSON, staNewark, N . J., on 10 August 1963. The couple tioned in USS TRITON, and DAVE BURKE, in honeymooned in Bermuda. Ushers attending the USS THOMAS EDISON. Best man was JOE CAwedding included JOE KAVANAGH, JOHN HILL. Then on 29 December Bob was Joe's best FOLEY and JOE BELLING. ED ETTINGER and man when Joe made the former Miss Kathleen BOB FENWICK were unable to attend due to Cox his bride. After finishing sub school Joe went last minute order changes. Tom says they will reside on Main St., Sandwick, Mass., on Cape Cod, minutes from the base. Anyone in the area is encouraged to drop by.

Tom made the Dean's List at Boston College Law (Night Division) and with a year completed he needs 3 more years of night school before he takes the state bar. Tom says the study of law is thoroughly interesting.

WEDDINGS, ENGAGEMENTS AND ARRIVALS AL SMITH recendy wed the former Miss Mary Ann Zukowski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Zukowski of Westfield, N . J. They were married on 6 July and after an eventful trip across the country now reside in Cabrillo Heights in San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;3205 Larkdale Place.

VIC and Nancy KARCHER are the proud parents of young Vic who arrived on 18 July. Vic is flying at NAS Miramar with VF-194.

ED LUTZ went into a huddle with those classmates attending CruDesPac Engineering Officers' School in San Diego and came up with the following info. He is engaged to Miss Louise Ann Rode of Waukegan, 111., and a September wedding is planned in that city. Ed presently has his headquarters at Mission Beach here in San Diego while attending school.

RICK FLUEGAL is engaged to Miss Donna King of San Diego and a December wedding is planned.

ANDY SOLKO was married in March to Miss Kathleen Setaro in Whippany, N. J. He is now on patrol in an FBM and resides in Groton.

Dave heard from DON LYONS who has just become engaged to a gal from Michigan.

AL MILLER is in TULLIBEE and BRUCE and Kathy WILSON, with baby daughter, are back in the New London area. Bruce is in NAUTILUS. A card from JOHN PHILLIPS informs me that he hasn't been idle since graduation. He SO

to Key West to the USS ATOLL and Bob to USS

SKATE and thinks that it is great.

BOB WASSERMAN is relieving as chief engineer of the USS HOPEWELL (DD-681); he also announced that he and wife, Irene, are expecting their 2nd child in October.

CHUCK BARTHOLOMEW and TOM MITCHEL, both coming from the cruiser Navy, will now try their hands at chief engineering in destroyers. "Black Bart" is going to the USS HOLLISTER (DD-788) and Tom to USS BLACK ( D D -

Jane MARTIN waits in San Diego while H A L heads to Canada for a 3-month cruise in the SPINAX. T E D and Penny LANGWORTHY welcomed a gal. JOE BENEDICT left the USS RoBisoN (DDG-12) to report to New London.

His sub class commences in October.

ROD HORNE received orders detaching him from the USS CHEVALIER (DD-805) to USS GEORGE CLYMER (APA-27). Rod and Nan with

young daughter, Christy, live in San Diego while he attends Amphibious School, Coronado.

On 13 July I married the former Miss Sandra Lynn McGregor of Jacksonville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McGregor. The wedding was held in Jacksonville with ushers representing 3 of the 4 military services. BILL CATLETT, BUZ NEEDHAM and H U N T LEWIS were on hand to represent the Navy. After the reception Sandra and I hopped in the VW and roared off to Coronado where we have a little apartment. I will be in flight training in Pensacola by the time this reaches print, after spending an enjoyable tour in USS RICHARD B . ANDERSON

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Sec'y, Ens. Howard S. Pinsky, SC, USN USS BEXAR (APA-237) FPO San Francisco

ANNOUNCEMENTS JIM and Dottie JORDAN wish to announce the birth of their daughter Laurie Ann on 4 July. The Jordans are living in the Philadelphia area while Jim is attending DCA school there.

After completion of school Jim reports aboard USS GEARING in Newport.

Jan and KEN UPDEGROVE take pleasure in announcing the birth of their son Mark on 24 July. Ken and his wife are presently at Fort Sill, Okla., where he is attending Army Artillery School before being sent to the First Marine Brigade in Hawaii. Ken says that JUD SAGE, ARNIE HAFNER and DON "SARGE" MILLER are in the same class at Fort Sill, and upon completion in the latter part of August they head for Camp Pendleton, Calif.

I received a letter from LARRY LAINE who wishes to announce that on 28 July his wife Nancy gave birth to a baby girl, Mary Jeannine. Larry is aboard USS SARATOGA presently deployed in the Med. I take great pleasure in announcing to the class the marriage of JERRY POPP to Miss Mary Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Grosse Farms, Mich, and Trinity College. Jerry says it was a result of youngster cruise, as were so many other happy marriages in our class. Jerry and his wife are residing in Newport, R. I. where he is DCA aboard USS COMPTON. An invitation is extended to all to drop in on the Popps at any time.

666), both out of Long Beach. Chuck and Tom are presently enjoying the beach life at their pad in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

JACK BLANN, who was recendy married on 26 July to the former Miss Carol Hicks of La Jolla, Calif., will be heading out to Yokosuka to AIR FORCE relieve JIM JOYNER as chief engineer of the USS DUNCAN. Last week I heard from MIKE BARR who just received his silver wings from the Air Force. His SOME BRIEFS assignment will be as a T-33 or T-37 jet instructor at Loughlin AFB. On 10 August Mike Jim Snizek, Dave Middleton, Bob Kelly, Jim was married to Miss Marie Sedano of Washington, McLaren and Tom Murray have been at Mare D. C. at the Walter Reed Hospital Chapel.

Island Nuclear Power School for the past 3 months. DON and Sandy RHODES have established a home in the Jacksonville area and are MARINE CORPS I received word from JOHNNY CHAMBERS awaiting an addition to the household. CARLOS that he is still in Quantico. He is working in the and Barbara MERCADO welcomed their 2nd summer augmentation of the PLC's which inson, Edward Douglas, on 17 May in Mayport. volves training and evaluation of civilians to see Florence and FREDDY LOWACK are expecting if they can qualify to become Marines. Along with in November. RAY and Joanne SANDERS are expecting in October. Ray is now in subs out of John and his wife are the CASEY CASABOONs, JOHN LAVODs and FRANK EGAN. The ChamNorfolk. Helen TAFT is home in Montclair, bers are headed for Camp Pendleton where he N. J., while PAT is over in the Med. The Navy will be assigned to the 2nd Bn. 5th Marines for Times confirmed that SARI and Jane LIEBLER duty in Okinawa commencing in January '64. are now at Bayonne, N . J. John says he saw CHUCK KNOCHEL at FRANK RON CAMPBELL, after spending a wonderful and Gay WAGNER's wedding and Charlie hasn't time in Hawaii, will be reporting to flight trainchanged a bit. ing soon. BILL KRAUSE recendy took over as XO of LCU Squadron Three at the Amphibious While loading a battalion of Marines here in Base, Coronado, Calif. Bill expects to head for Okinawa last month I ran across BOB DE GROOT the Orient in February or March of next year. who is a platoon commander. Bob is halfway SHIPMATE

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1 heard from ANDY ZAGAYKO last month who reports that he was married last November to Miss Jean Hance. Andy is DCA in USS HAZLEWOOD. While at school in Philadephia Andy saw JOHN RUFE, JOHN POE and JOHN HICKOX who have just returned from a 7-month Med cruise.

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Ron says that he heard from DICK RIDDELL and Dick is at Nuclear Power Training Unit in Idaho Falls. NAIM BENAVENTE was aboard I just heard from RON LASTAITI who has USS EATON out of Norfolk and then it was transferred to the Peruvian Navy so Nairn is been quite active since graduation. After attending down in Callao putting to good use what he the weddings of DICK and Joan RIDDELL, BILL and Bonny STILWELL and Lynn and STU FIT- learned in the U. S. RELL he reported aboard USS BRISTOL in NewNAVY AIR port. While attending DCA school in Philadelphia From our Class Treasurer comes word that coached a young football team called the "Litde Navy Air is the only life to lead. ROGER KISIEL Admirals" sponsored by the base. He spent the is presently at Meridian, Miss., learning to fly Christmas and New Year's period participating in the Cuban quarantine. In his squadron are ED jets. Along with Roger are Dave Griggs, Jim, Jay and Libby Honeywell, Gene and Ellen Nelson, "FOXY" FARRELL in the NORRIS and JOHN Gail and Pat Rupertus, Mike Madalo, Jack KELLY in the J. P. JONES. Ron then left for a Srameck, Windham, Rock Whitney and Branot.

Med and Red Sea cruise. He is now in Newport awaiting Destroyer School in October.

In VT-4 at Pensacola are Steve Todd, Marty

Farber, Jerry Munger, Jet Tipton, Bob Deputy, John Baehr, Tom Mercer, Bob Clark, Ernie Lewis and J. D. Davis. Roger says that JOE BROZ is heading for minesweepers off the West Coast and TEX SCHROLLER is changing NAO. Some of the names making news at Whiting Field are Dick and Dee Fitzgerald, J. P. Jones, Dave and Mimi Lenses, Tim and Karen Lochner, George and Barbara Phillips, Joe and Corrine O'Brien, Bob Kennelly, Pete Golwas, Chuck Koeber, Ward Winter, Jim Donahue, Dave Bradt, Tim and Alice Thomassy and George and Judy Sweitzer.

IIM SLOAT is traveling all over the U. S. with a Navy gymnastics group called the Star Flights.

Also living the life of leisure in Miss, is SMOKE TOLBERTI. TREASURER'S REPORT

As of 22 July the 1962 Class Treasury had a balance of $6,242.19 total including money left over from the Lucky Bag Fund.

If anyone has the misfortune of hearing of the untimely death of one of our classmates he should send flowers in the name of the class and then write Roger to be reimbursed out of the class funds. I hope we will not have to hear of any misfortunes for many, many years to come.

DON'T BE SELFISH!! If you have any news that would be of interest to the class please pass it on to me.

Sec'y, Ens. Daniel K. Hennessy, USN Naval Supply Corps School Athens, Georgia (Ed. note: As of the Sept.-Oct. issue deadline no word has been received as to the doings of '63. Shipmate wants to keep all hands up to date so when ,y-ou have something send us "the dope.")

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS CARACAS The scheduled monthly meeting for July was called off due to the absence of so many of the group from Caracas.

However on 1 August the regular meeting was held with the following in attendance: Warren McKenney '32, Don Henry '38, Bill Walker '40, Henry Rodner '43, Nat Heller '47, Dave Anglim '57, Si Browning and Bill Smith.

We were happy to welcome LCol. W. L. Smith, USMC, as a member of our group. Col. Smith is with the U. S. Naval Mission to Venezuela as an advLsor to the Venezuelan Marines.

The party at Henry Rodner's home following the golf tournament last month was very successful and a good time was had by all. I am told that due to the high standard of golf displayed 6 cups had to be awarded in order to appropriately reward the deserving contestants.

NEWPORT The regular June meeting of the chapter was held on Tuesday, 25 June, in the Fleet Room of the Officers' Club, Naval Base, Newport, R. I. Present were: G. H. Bowdey '07, M. O. Carlson '16, C. O. Cook, Jr., '31, D. E. Cummings '07, R. Dees '17. M. L. Hersey '09, H. B. Heneberger '25, G. C. Hoover '16, G. K. Hodgkiss '23, F. S. Holmes '18, O. C. Laird '20, B. B. McCormick '92, H. H. Mcllhenny '27, G. Morgan SEPTEMBER.OCTOBER,

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'16, H. Payson. Jr., '31 (guest speaker), J. H. Rankin '08, J. T. G. Stapler '06, S. Umstead '15, L. F. Welch '06, C. M. Winslow '24, Capt. M. M. Cloukey, Col. C. B. Herndon and Capt. E. F. Tiernan.

The president stated that the speaker for the next meeting will be Mr. Charles A. O'Conner, Superintendent of Newport Schools.

After dinner Capt. Harold Payson, Jr., USN (Ret.), gave a most timely and interesting talk on oceanography, illustrated with colored slides.

The regular July meeting of the chapter was held on Tuesday, 30 July, in the Fleet Room of the Officers' Club, Naval Base, Newport, R. I. Present were: H. M. Bemis '07, G. H. Bowdey '07, J. W. Bunkley '09, H. E. Eccles '22, H . B. Heneberger '25, G. K. Hodgkiss '23, R. King '08, O. C. Laird '20, B. B. McCormick '92, H. H. Mcllhenny '27, with Professor S. S. Jones and Mr. P. F. Carroll as guests, J. W. Rankin '08, F. L. Robbins '23, S. Umstead '15, C. M. Winslow '24, Capt. M. M. Cloukey and Mr. Charles A. O'Conner, guest speaker.

A few minutes of silence were observed in memory of the late member, Archibald G. Stirling '06.

After dinner Mr. Charles A. O'Conner, Superintendent of Newport Schools, gave a warm, interesting talk on the subject of "Reading in the Curricula."

N O R T H TEXAS The Navy-SMU game to be played on Friday night, 11 October 1963, at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, will be preceded by a cocktail party and buffet supper starting at 1700 hours on the evening of the game. This will be held at the Holiday Inn Central, North Central Expressway in Dallas. Bus transportation to and from the game will be provided. Rooms for visitors will be available at the Forrest Park Motor Hotel, 3501 E. Division (U.S. Highway 80), Arlington, Texas. Tickets should be handled on an individual basis. Those tickets obtained from the Naval Academy Athletic Association will be assigned in a specific area at the game. Please notify the following of your intention to attend the pregame cocktail party and buffet supper (cost to be 13.00 to S4.00, payable at the party): F. D. Meredith, Sec.-Treas. North Texas Chapter 901 Sherwood Dr. Arlington, Texas Please don't delay on your hotel reservations, as a crowded weekend is expected in the area.

A luncheon meeting of the North Texas chapter was held at the RONS Club in Dallas, on 18 July 1963. The Navy film, "Football Highlights of 1962," was shown. Plans for the NavySMU game were made, and a dinner party was planned for 13 September at the Forrest Park Motor Hotel in Arlington.

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REUNIONS AND PARTIES HOMECOMING 1963 Saturday, 28 September Class J913 R E U N I O N 12:00—Lunch in Colonial Room, Carvel Hall.

(Bus transportation to football game) 6:30—Cocktails and Dinner, Colonial Room, Carvel Hall.

After the game—"At H o m e , " I9I4 Cdr. and Mrs. Robert H . Maury 208 Prince George St. Phone 263-3776 After thc' game—Open House, Capt. and Mrs. 1917 J. G. M. Stone 248 King George St. Phone 268-1367 Class of '11 also invited.

After the game—"At H o m e " — 1919 Mrs. Leslie C. Stevens 213 King George St. Phone 267-7871 After chapel on Sunday, Open House at the King Dierdorfis 34 Randall St. Phone 268-2394 After the game—Cocktail-Buffet— 1920 RAdm. and Mrs. P. R. Heineman 343 Dewey Drive. Phone 263-2273 5:30 p.m.—Cocktail-Buffet, Blue Room, Ward 1922 Hall, U S N A 1923 R E U N I O N 9:00—Class Meeting (stag)—Alumni House 11:30 cocktails, 12:30 lunch, Elks' Club 1900—Cocktail Party and Dinner-Dance, Hubbard Hall After Chapel on Sunday—Capt. and Mrs. Beaumont's Cocktail Party at Alumni House.

9:30 a.m.—Annual Class Meeting, Classroom 1927 Dahlgren Hall 1932 After the game—Impromptu parties— (Mr. John S. Miller, Sec'y.)

1933 R E U N I O N 9:30 a.m.—Class meeting 12:00 Luncheon—Elks' Club 6:30 Class Party—Coral Sea Room, Naval Academy Officers' Club Sunday—12:00—Luncheon—Naval Academy Officers' Club Friday—5:00 to 7:00—Cocktails at Col. W . K. 1936 Davenport, Mago Vista Rd. Arnold MI 7-1199 After the game—BYOL—Capt. Randolph Meade, 43 Upshur Rd., U S N A

1938 R E U N I O N 6:00 p.m.—Cocktails, Buffet, Dancing— Leyte Gulf and Santa Cruz Rooms, U S N A Officers' Club 1939 5:30 p.m.—Cocktails, Dinner—Tarawa and Lake Champlain Rooms, Officers' Club, U S N A 1940 After the game—Cocktails and Dinner, North Severn Club 1941 After the game—BYOL—Dutch treat supper— Vic Rowney's quarters, 11 Porter Rd., U S N A 1942 6:00 p.m.—Buffet—BYOL—Capt. Dick Werner's Qtrs., 9 Porter Rd., U S N A 1943 After the game—Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres— Philippine Sea Room, U S N A Officers' Club 1944 After the game—Cocktails, North Severn Club Porch 1945 7:30—Dinner-Dance, Oak Grove at South River 1946 7:30—Cocktails, Buffet Dinner—Carvel Hall 1947 7:00—Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing, Chartwell Country Club, Severna Park 1948 R E U N I O N After the game—Cocktails, Buffet, Dancing, Severn Room, Carvel Hall 1949 5:00 p.m.—Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing— Elks' Club 1950 7:00 p.m.—Cocktails, Dinner—Red Coach Inn, 211 King George St. 1951 6:00 p.m.—Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing— Annapolis Roads Country Club 1952 7:30 p.m.—Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing— Alumni House

1953 R E U N I O N 9:00 a.m.—Class Meeting—Ward Hall 7:00 p.m.—Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing, Paul's Restaurant, Riva 1954 7:00 p.m.—Cocktails, Buffet—Duke of Gloucester Room, Treadway Inn 1956 10:00 a.m.—Dedication of Class Memorial Tree in front of Mahan Hall 5:30 p.m.—Cocktails, Buffet, Dancing, Oak Grove Restaurant, South River 1957 6:30 p.m.—Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing— Severn Inn 1958 R E U N I O N 7:00 p.m.—Open Bar, hors d'oeuvres, Dancino-, Room 320, Luce Hall, USNA

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