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THE SEA IS HIS

by VAdm. I. J. Galantin, USN

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USNA FOREIGN AFFAIRS CONFERENCE

by Rocco M. Paone, Ph.D

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ON THE EVE OF DEPARTURE

by RAdm. C. S. Minter, Jr., USN

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AND ABOUT TO RELIEVE

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THE SEA IS HIS

by Vice Admiral I. J. Galantin, USN

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SS H A L I B U T was already a veteran submarine when, as a lieutenant-commander ten years out of the Naval Academy, I took command at Midway Island on 12 August 1943.

She had been built in the U. S. Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, N . H . , where she was commissioned on 14 April 1942. Hurrying to the Pacific, she had compiled an excellent combat record in five war patrols, sinking ships in the arduous waters of the Aleutians, off Japan, and in the Carolinas-Marianas area. My own first patrol as commanding officer was to be in the waters off Honshu and Hokkaido.

A submarine skipper on his first war patrol, often with officers and men he has not known before, has much to preoccupy him. Behind the constant training and readiness is the natural desire to justify the confidence placed in him, to show that the wonderful, integrated fighting-machine called a submarine had been placed in competent, aggressive hands.

Then, there is the keen sense of responsibility and loyalty to the seven officers and seventy-two enlisted men who, largely denied even a glimpse of the enemy, place their trust and fate in the skipper as he, in his lonely post at the periscope or hiding deep below the surface, must make the decisions and give the commands on which turn the ship's success and survival.

Sailing from Midway, alone on the immensity of the sparkling, blue Pacific, day after day we held our course westward at fifteen knots. Across the open sea we proceeded on the surface; only when we closed enemy shores would we trade our speed of transit for the stealth and security of running submerged. Each dawn the sun rose astern, climbed into the sky, overtook us, and plunged each night below the horizon beyond which lay Japan. W i t h nightfall came the still greater immensity of the heavens as the private planet of our ship throbf)ed its way among the constellations mirrored on the smooth, black surface of the sea.

And yet, how deceptive was our solitude! Day or night we lived with the lurking danger of an enemy sub, concealed, hidden beneath the surface, awaiting our approach, or of a Jap plane flying from Marcus Island, swooping down to spew its deadly load of bombs. These were thoughts each officer and man resolved in his own way as the 2250 miles to our patrol area poured steadily under our keel and out HALIBUT'S foaming wake.

It was my own custom to study each day a chapter of the Bible, and on the morning of 29 August, after we had submerged at dawn and were slowly closing the coast of Honshu near Kuro Saki, I was absorbed in the Book of Job. The 15th SHIPMATE

chapter, 21st verse reads: "A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him."

T w o hours later with the green hills of Japan looming high in the field of our periscope, Lieut. Comdr. " M a c " Buder, executive officer and navigator, from his periscope watch in the conning tower, sighted a heavily loaded freighter proceeding northward close inshore, escorted by a SIGURE class destroyer. W i t h the sounding of the melodious General Alarm, and the order "Battle Stations, T o r p e d o " passed over the general announcing system, word of the contact flashed through the ship like an electric spark. Dashing to the conning tower, I found our highly trained Torpedo Fire Control Party already at work: Lieut, (jg) Jack Barrett inserting into the Torpedo Data Computer target information already gathered; others aligning and checking their instruments or testing communications circuits. Soon all in the conning tower eyed the new skipper, silently wondering, loyally supporting, instantly responsive to speed, depth, and course orders as we closed the target. Throughout the ship, old hands who had made several war patrols and felt the jarring concussion of Japanese depth charges, and new men going into action for the first time, gazed thoughtfully at their compartment's loudspeaker over which came the description of our target and its escort.

W i t h the destroyer between HALIBUT and our intended victim, we could not get a good shot at the freighter so I chose to fire three torpedoes from our bow tubes at the escort at a range of 1900 yards. W i t h torpedoes set to run at a depth of six feet on a very creditable "track," I had every reason to expect a kill on a man-of-war on my first attack.

O n this clear, sparkling morning, through brief periscope exposures from my excellent position up-sun, I followed the bubble tracks of the three torpedoes right to the destroyer.

Gripping the handles of the periscope, I awaited the sight of torpedoes breaking the back of the sleek, grey hull and the crashing roar of warheads detonating against her hull. Tensely the seconds passed; no towering geysers of water, no sound of explosions, only the awful realization that we were betrayed by our own weapons. Surprise lost, we were suddenly faced by a deadly duel—the fast, maneuverable destroyer with its potent depth charges pitted against the slow, stealthy submarine with its torpedoes that didn't work!

Back at his headquarters in Pearl Harbor, Rear Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, U S N , Commander Submarines Force Pacific Fleet, "Uncle Charlie" to his devoted band of young submarine captains, was fighting another battle. Twenty months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, with the experience of hundreds of torpedoes fired in combat, with the survival of submarines and crews often at stake, we still were plagued with torpedoes that ran too deep or failed to explode even when solid hits were made on the hulls of their targets. H e knew full well the bitter frustration that skippers tasted, the helpless rage crews felt as they endured needless counterattacks and depthcharging. Pressing the Bureau of Ordnance with all his vigor to rectify design and production errors. Admiral Lockwood fumed with impatience at the slow pace of correction. Pearl Harbor became the scene of tests and experiments to prove that the complaints of his captains were valid but, more importantly, to find solutions.

Reliance on the super-secret Mark 6 magnetic exploder had for too long hidden a serious flaw in the contact exploder.

Only after the magnetic feature was discarded did continued duds give evidence that even the contact exploder was defective. Demonstrations at the Submarine Base late in 1943 finally showed where the fault lay and how it could be corrected. Small comfort to ships like HALIBUT, over 3000 miles away, fighting their solitary battles.

As the Jap destroyer commenced its weaving search. HALIBUT maneuvered for more sea room. Once below periscope depth, blind to her enemy's movements, she would lose the initiative.

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Keeping in the glare of the bright morning sun, with numerous whitecaps hiding her periscope "feather," HALIBUT moved cautiously. It was for all the world like my fencing days at the Naval Academy as, with duelling sword poised, I'd watch for my opponent's guard to waver, giving an opening for a quick thrust. Twenty-four minutes after our first attack, the SIGURE, still not certain where we were, crossed HALIBUT'S stern, giving an almost perfect set-up to three torpedoes fired this time from stern tubes at a range of 1000 yards.

Again the "fish" passed under the target or failed to detonate!

But this time the hunter soon located us and "a dreadful sound" was truly in our ears as the destroyer came upon us!

Forty-three depth charges and twelve hours later, HALIBUT came to the surface, all clear, to try again another day.

Licking our wounds, determined to give retribution, we ranged along the coast, submerged by day, closing the beach on the surface by night, relishing the unfamiliar land scents, the aroma of wood fires, the smell of trees, as we prowled the blackened-out shore. T o men who stood their watches below for weeks on end, denied the fresh air and skyward reach of those like Robison, O'Brien, Jarzenska, or French who manned the bridge at night, it was a welcome change to be permitted topside during darkness, one or two at a time, to stretch their legs on the fifteen feet of bridge planking before going below to the luxury of a cigarette and hot coffee. Often, as their eyes adapted to the dark, the torpedoman's mate, machinist's mate, or electrician's mate, men like Soulis, Allison, Chalfont, Welley, Rantz, would find me already pacing the short space abaft the periscope sheers. Five thousand miles from our own shores, talking in hushed voices as though the enemy coast had ears, how rewarding were those frank midnight conferences as the gulf between captain and crewman disappeared in the blackness of the night.

In the strange, unnatural life we led, in the tensions of submarine warfare deep within enemy waters, each man sought his private, personal assurance of protection. In this same area our submarine RUNNER had vanished three months before. And in the area immediately to the south, POMPANO was soon to be declared "Overdue and presumed lost."

W h a t differing faith the voices in the night revealed. Some put their trust in material, in the marvelous equipment we had, or in the stoutness of our hull. As one expressed it, "You know, when we were in the 'yard,' I saw how thick our hull is. It's half an inch of solid steel."

Another was certain our fine crew, our careful training were more than equal to any challenge. And indeed our HALIBUT shipmates were a special and a wonderful team. Still others sought assurance in the negative, in damning the enemy and denying his capabilities. "Those slant-eye s.o.b.'s can't take a fair fight; they can just stab you in the back."

One was convinced his skipper knew every tactic in the book plus a few more, and could easily outwit any Jap commanding officer.

The Silver Star is awarded Cdr. Galantin and pinned on by VAdm. Lockwood, ComSubPac. VAdm. Galantin, a member of the class of 1933, is now Chief of Naval Material. "The Sea Is His" is Pete's second contribution to Shipmate in as many months; the May issue carried his article on "Vehicles for Deep Ocean Technology."

In the darkness which hid men's self-consciousness when speaking of God and of love, some voiced prayers half-remembered from childhood, found comfort in the love expressed in letters from mothers or wives. In return, I could give confidence in our ship, in each other, but chiefly I could give the faith of the 91st Psalm:

son. However, with the ship "rigged for depth charge," movement through the ship was prevented and reports on conditions throughout HALIBUT were made to Control via telephone. One report puzzled Robbie, and he called u p through the hatch, "Captain, men in the after battery report sounds like a chain scraping down the side."

"For he will give his angels charge over thee.

T o keep thee in all thy ways.

They shall bear thee u p in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone."

"Oh, that's an old Jap trick—trying to hook us with a grappling iron," I said as we held our course for the comforting depths of the open sea.

Not until after the war did I learn that what we heard that day was probably the mooring chain of a mine floating overhead! Ibari W a n had been mined against the inroads of our submarines.

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AY F O L L O W E D D A Y , hunting and being hunted. T o gain the protection of shallow water and to be secure from submarine attack on one side, Jap shipping hugged the coasts wherever possible. Ships to and from the important steel producing port of Muroran passed close to the cape of Esan Saki. T o reach this focal point undetected. HALIBUT dove well off shore at dawn and entered Ibari W a n , the bay between Honshu and Hokkaido, opening from Tsugaru Strait. Using the periscope only enough to keep our course to the cape corrected, we closed Esan Saki and found two medium size freighters, escorted by armed sampans, plodding to the south.

Firing at the second ship in column, the violent explosion of a torpedo squarely amidships quickly sent the deeply loaded ship to the bottom. T u r n i n g sharply to head back out to sea.

HALIBUT tried to evade the escorts which were too small to attack with torpedoes. However, by following the clearly visible torpedo wakes to their source, the escorts soon converged on HALIBUT and commenced their counterattack. Going as deep as the relatively shallow water permitted. HALIBUT tried to throw the infuriated sampans off her track. At my station in the conning tower I received a steady stream of reports from sonar and guided our evasion accordingly. T h r o u g h the open lower hatch I could speak directly to my diving officer, Lieut, (jg) Jack Hinchey, at his post in the control room, and to our Chief-of-the-Boat, Chief Motor Machinist's Mate David Rober-

Month followed month, patrol succeeded patrol. HALIBUT'S score of ships sunk or damaged mounted. T h e wet war and its deadly game of hide-and-seek continued. Always the words of the psalmist seemed clearer: "His T r u t h is a shield and a buckler.

T h o u shalt not be afraid for the terror by night.

N o r for the arrow that flieth by day. . . ."

On 21 March 1944, after a refit at Pearl Harbor, HALIBUT sailed on her ninth war patrol, stopping briefly at Midway to top-off with diesel fuel prior to the long onward trip of 3700 miles to the island chain of Nansei Shoto which included Okinawa. On 2 April, after the fuel carried in our N o . 4 main ballast tank had been exhausted, we lay to during the night to reconvert the tank to a standard ballast tank, opening its flood and vent valves, diving and surfacing a few times to flush all traces of tell-tale oil.

T w o days later, after the customary dawn trim dive, HALIBUT surfaced and proceeded south of Japan enroute her station. All was serene as we kept a sharp watch for planes, periscopes, and ships, but on my mind was the fact that we were having trouble with the vent valve on N o . 4 M B T starboard. To make repairs would require slowing or stopping and sending men topside to work in the cramped space under

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the superstructure. Could we get them out in time if we were forced to dive."* W o u l d n ' t we be a sitting duck if caught in this position.'' Reluctandy I decided it was better to take the risk here rather than closer in.

Blueprints had been studied, tools made ready, instructions given, when, after dark, we slowed to one-third speed and headed down the moon streak to minimize our silhouette. As we put our repair party in the superstructure the thought recurred: would we have to dive to save our ship at the cost of shipmates trapped topside.'' Lookouts on the bridge, radar and sonar operators, all slightly intensified their search. Brief flashes of light, the clang of tools on metal seemed to shriek our presence in the still night. Would the work never be completed ".^ At last men scrambled back to the bridge to go below.

Suddenly radar reported contact, dead ahead, 7100 yards, small on the scope, but rapidly growing in size. Simultaneously Red Creighton, our keenest night lookout, spotted the dark bulk of a Jap submarine surfacing across our track. In the bright moonlight visibility was excellent but our small silhouette upmoon from the enemy, who was still in the rather blind and deaf transition phase, neither fully surfaced nor submerged, meant we might be able to submerge and close for attack before he saw us. Diving at once. HALIBUT began her approach to torpedo range. Here, for the Japs, was the situation all submarines dreaded: caught on the surface while an unseen enemy waited, waited for his slowly turning periscope to mark the

correct bearing before sending torpedoes on their way. Or so it seemed until the speed-up of screws and rapid turn away signalled that our quarry had seen us and fled.

Late that night as we reviewed events over the chart table in the dim, red light of the control room. Chief Roberson asked thoughtfully, " W h a t if we hadn't had that trouble with N o . 4.?

Suppose we hadn't slowed to fix it.? W e ' d have crossed dead ahead of him in that bright moonlight with h i m still submerged."

O n 14 November 1944 HALIBUT, her last ship sunk, fought her last batde. T h e depth charging that followed an attack on a convoy in the Bashi Channel north of the Philippines was exceptionally accurate and severe. Forced far below her test depth, badly damaged. HALIBUT struggled to the surface after dark and made her way painfully homeward, never to dive again. Unlike 52 other U. S. submarines. HALIBUT survived her last patrol. W h o can say why.? Was it stoutness of hull, quickness of mind or of hand, an inept foe.? For the men of HALIBUT it is enough to remember: "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep."

Copyright by the author, 1965.

Captain, Officers and Crew. USS HALIBUT J U N E - J U L Y,

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The Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference

by Rocco M. Paone, Ph.D.

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HE MIDSHIPMEN of the Naval Academy, spearheaded by the members of the Foreign Relations Club, have just completed their fifth Annual Foreign Affairs Conference entitled "Problems of United States Foreign Policy in Africa and the Middle East." This meeting, attended by representatives of over 100 institutions of higher learning, from Maine to California and Illinois to Texas, has all the earmarks of at least the same high level degree of success as its four predecessors.

After five annual Conferences on United States Foreign Affairs which have stressed our problems throughout the world over, many alumni and friends of the Academy have asked the Conference Director, Dr. R. M. Paone, to write an article on this area of Academy activity. Their curiosity as to origin, programs, organization, etc., has been aroused. It is the purpose of this article, therefore, to satisfy this desire and to expound on the rewarding contributions that these Conferences have made to the image of the academic and military life at the Academy.

Registering for NAFAC '65 in the lobby of Mohan Hall.

Dr. Paone, Boron von Stackelberg, German Minister, Dean Moron of Georgetown University and the Naval Academy's Academic Dean, Dr. Drought, discuss a fine point.

ORIGIN Since 1949 members of the Naval Academy's Foreign Relations Club have represented the Brigade of Midshipmen at many intercollegiate conferences on United States foreign affairs. Some of these meetings required midshipmen attendance'"in Texas, Illinois, California, and at other universities located in the eastern region of the country.

One day Midshipman John Sterling (now Lieutenant Sterling, USN), Vice President of the Foreign Relations Club, came to Professor Paone and asked, "Why don't we have a Conference of our own.?" Sterling was given certain guidelines and some basic ideas which he drafted into a skeleton modus vivendi. Rear Admiral John Davidson, then Superintendent of the Academy, agreed that there was much merit and many advantages in having a Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference, and permission was granted to seek private funds to finance the meeting.

FINANCES It took about four telephone calls and six written presentations of our cause to obtain sufficient financing of the first Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference which we endearingly call NAFAC. One member of our Board of Visitors, Mr. Louis Weinberg, responded enthusiastically to our request for financial assistance and paved the way for Captatin David Rubel, then Head of the English, History, and Government Department, and Dr. Paone to contact Mr. Leonard Genz, President of the General Foods Fund. Mr. Genz readily agreed to act as our financial coordinator and readily established himself as financial conduit pipeline through which sums of money have come to NAFAC from the General Foods Fund, Ford Motor Company, United States Steel, Standard Oil of New Jersey, General Electric Fund, and Corn Products, Inc. In addition, substantial financial assistance has been obtained from the Richardson Foundation, United States Naval Institute, EnsignBickford Foundation, Naval Academy Alumni Association, American Can Company, Navy League of New York, and the Grace Lines. It should be added that the Naval Academy Athletic Association has also made a major contribution by S H I P M A T E

permitting the male delegates to be housed in the Visiting Teams Dormitory in the Field House at little or no cost, thus saving the Conference several thousand dollars over the course of five years. The English, History, and Government Department should be mentioned here because therein really lies the "brainwork" and clerical administration of all the NAFACs. PROGRAMS Since 1961, the Naval Academy has sponsored five NAFACs. The first one stressed "Major Problems of United States Foreign Policy in Africa and the Middle East." The meetings in 1962, 1963, and 1964 emphasized our foreign policy problems in the Western Hemisphere, the Far East, and the European Community respectively. The recendy completed 1965 NAFAC was a return to Africa and the Middle East.

The questions arise: Why does the Academy sponsor a Conference on foreign affairs.? What are the merits to be gained.? The answers lie in the idea that we want the college students throughout the nation to obtain a closer view of the midshipmen and Naval Academy education. We desire, as well, for the midshipmen to see how they compare with their civilian counterparts in attitudes, general educadon, and approach to many of the problems that will be common to all of them in the near future. Too, it is also hoped that both midshipmen and conferees will derive from these meetings a much keener concept of the socio-humanistic, economic, and military factors that are involved in United States foreign policy planning and implementation.

The fact that hundreds of letters have been addressed to the Director of NAFAC by the student conferees extolling high praise of the Academy as a whole for these Conferences makes these meetings very much worthwhile and attests to their value.

These civilian leaders of the near future carry away very fond memories of their four-day stay at Annapolis. The fact that each year many letters of congratulations for NAFAC have been received from national leaders in the academic, diplomatic, military, and political worlds also has accentuated the conclusion that the Foreign Affairs Conferences are advantageous to the Academy's academic and military reputations, i The curriculum, academic earnestness of the faculty and midshipmen, and knowledge of the midshipmen have been "eye openers" to these people.

Among the keynote speakers at the five Conferences have been Assistant Secretary of State G. Mennen Williams; the Honorable Gerard Smith; Senators Frank Church and John Tower; Deputy Under Secretary of State Alexis Johnson; Ambassador Edmund Gullion; Mr. Wm. Cleveland, Executive Vice President, Esso Standard Far East; Secretary of the Navy Paul Nitze; Mr. Edwin Neilan, President of the United States Chamber of Commerce; Admiral William Radford; Admiral Jerauld Wright and several leading newspaper men. In addition, foreign ambassadors and/or other representatives from some eighty nations throughout the world have been made presentations during the five NAFACs. As a result of presentations by people of such high calibre and diversified backgrounds the conferees, including midshipmen, have been greatly stimulated info a greater appreciation and new concepts and comprehensions of international relations.

It is rather interesting to note, after five NAFACs, a number of general impressions of the conferees: 1. Civilian students are often more militant than military students.

2. Military students are more direct than civilians in their approaches to problems.

3. Female conferees are often most demanding in the requirements of our foreign policy. On occasion they have been more militant than the male conferees.

4. The civilian conferees and Round-Table Moderators leave the Conference with a very high opinion of the Academy and J U N E - J U L Y ,

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Dr. Paone, originator and director of the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conferences, received hi.s baccalaureate degree from Fordham, his master's from the University of Cincinnati and his Ph.D. from Georgetown University. He joined the Naval Academy faculty in 1948 and since then has been a professor of history and international relations. Dr. Paone, promoted to a full professorship in 1965, will be on sabbatical in 1966 during which he will complete a book entitled "U. S. Foreign Policy and World Politics" to add to the other works and articles he has contributed to this field.

the midshipmen and with the feeling that midshipmen are "regular fellows."

5. Civilian conferees are eager to learn more about Academy life and many of them took advantage of the opportunity to visit classes in session.

6. Many civilian conferees are exposed to Naval Officers for the first time. Most of them had never seen a flag officer before.

7. Rarely has a college exclusively for young ladies rejected an invitation to attend NAFAC. 8. At great sacrifice to their personal time, midshipmen will go way "out of their way" to promote their Alma Mater.

9. Midshipmen have a respect and a mixed regard for the civilian intellectualism.

10. As reflected in the Conference Resolutions, the conferees often disagree with the basic message of the Keynote Speakers.

An outstanding example of this divergence was seen in NAFAC '64 when the Conference rejected the Honorable Gerard Smith's MLF program.

ORGANIZATION As reflected above the midshipmen of the Foreign Relations Club have generally formed the embryonic skeleton of NAFAC. With guidance from the NAFAC Director and other members of the faculty, these key midshipmen form such committees as: Agenda, Transportation, Training Aids, Housing and Messing, Correspondence, Finance, Publications, and Reception and Public Relations.

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The NAFAC '65 panel on "Forces that Shape U. S. Policy in Africa and the Middle East." From the left: RAdm. W. F. Schlech, Jr., USN, PoliticoMilitary Policy Division of the office of CNO; Mr. R. H. Nolte, Executive Director, Institute of Current World Affairs; Midn. R. M. Bancroft, USN, panel moderator; Dean W. E. Moron of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service; Deputy Assistant Secretary of Stote J. W. Fredericks.

THE SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

ON THE EVE OF DEPARTURE The four years which a midshipman spends at the Naval Academy including his life in Bancroft Hall, the military organization of the Brigade, the athletic and extracurricular activities, and the summer cruises, all contribute to the development of his spirit of comradeship, unity of purpose, high ideals of honor and loyalty, and his desire to serve his country.

In order to obtain the greatest development of discipline and military standards, a number of changes have been made in the organization of the Brigade of Midshipmen. Most recent of these is the reorganization into 36 companies vice 24. This has reduced the number of midshipmen from a previous average of 175 to about 115, which provides a considerable increase in individual counseling time available from the Company Officer.

RAdm. Minter

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b y Rear A d m i r a l C. S. M i n t e r , Jr., USN

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Y the time this article appears in print, I will have been relieved as Superintendent by Rear Admiral Draper L. Kauffman and should be on my way to my new duty assignment on the SACEUR Staff in Paris. I need hardly say that I write with a certain touch of sadness for I am certain that no man ever left this assignment without feeling that it was the best the Navy has to offer. The opportunity to be associated with the Brigade of Midshipmen and to be a part of the organization which has the responsibility for training the men who will command the Fleets of tomorrow has been a very real privilege. I look forward to future service with many of these young men for they are truly a superior group whose service to the nation will be on a par with that of their predecessors. You can well be proud of them even as I am. But because we are training them for leadership in a Navy which daily grows more complex, certain changes have had to be instituted at the Naval Academy in recent years to keep abreast of the times. During my four-year tour, first as Commandant and then as Superintendent, I have been intimately associated with many of these changes and also have been involved with plans for the future. So I would like to use this opportunity to furnish our alumni with a sort of a Naval Academy status report on the eve of my departure.

An institution of college grade must either progress in step with the technological and social advaces of the times, or fall hopelessly behind. This applies to the U. S. Naval Academy as much as, and possibly more than, to civilian universities. In order for the Naval Academy to continue to provide the Naval Service with leaders qualified for positions of advanced responsibility, we must continually survey, review and revise to improve our procedures.

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A significant change in the Brigade organization has also recently been instituted which places emphasis on the squad as the basic unit of discipline, inspection, indoctrination and performance. Squad leaders are fully responsible for the indoctrination and training of the Plebes in their squads and for the performance in every area of all midshipmen in their squads.

The squad leader is responsible for safeguarding the Plebe's general well-being and for the just, thorough and constructive execution of the Plebe indoctrination system by all midshipmen first, second and third class in his squad.

The changes which have been effected will strengthen the effectiveness of the midshipmen officer organization and will cause the Plebe to be trained in a more orderly, better supervised and increasingly equitable program, conducted by the upperclassmen of his squad and by the midshipmen officers in his chain of command.

A most striking development at the Naval Academy has been the rehabilitation of Bancroft Hall, which is now completed. The last two wings in the program. Wings 1 and 2, were occupied in early April. Alumni who have the opportunity to return are always impressed with the modernization of their old haunts.

Bancroft Hall now contains 3715 permanently installed lower bunks, with sufficient portable upper bunks immediately available to support a brigade of 4200 midshipmen. New recreational facilities include twelve bowling lanes, ten squash courts, four recreation rooms with billiard and ping-pong tables, five TV rooms and rifle and pistol ranges.

The renovation program for the midshipmen's Mess Hall and galley spaces was completed in August 1964. The Mess Hall was completely refurbished and new tables and chairs were provided, resulting in a greatly enhanced dining atmosphere for the midshipmen.

The galley spaces have been completely rearranged and equipped with the most modern food servicing equipment enabling preparation of meals much closer to serving time than was possible in the past.

During my tour as Superintendent I have been privileged to preside over the beginning of the largest construction program undertaken at the Naval Academy since 1900.

The new Master Plan approved in December of 1964 will S H I P M A T E

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result in the expenditure of $55,000,000 between now and 1970.

(Ed. note: See "Inside the Wall," Shipmate, May '64.) The plan is imaginative without being bold. It successfully translates the Academy of the past sixty years into an Academy which should serve the Navy well into the Twenty-first Century. It achieves modernized and expanded facilities without altering the character of the Academy. Our heritage and traditions have been respected and maintained by the plan.

Generally, the Master Plan provides for an academic space increase of 315,000 sq. ft. (45%) and renovation of all existing buildings and utility systems. Major items of new construction will be a science-math building and a laundry and dry cleaning plant in 1967, and a 4500-seat auditorium.

The first elements of the Master Plan, a Public Works Shop Building, the acquisition of 17 acres of land, and fresh water system improvements, were funded by the Congress without change in Fiscal Year 1965. Construction will begin shortly.

The Bancroft Hall work, which began in 1959 with the 111,500,000 construction of Wings 7 and 8, cost $35,600,000 over the six-year period. Every alumnus should be proud of, and somewhat amazed at, what has been done to Bancroft Hall. The 4000 man Brigade now lives in comfort, if not luxury.

Other noteworthy construcdon is underway. A $1,700,000 Enlisted Man's Barracks for 500 men, located near the Field House, is half completed. When it is finished late this year, the two barracks ships will be removed from the Academy. The Naval Station Commissary is being doubled in size with $200,000 of non-appropriated funds provided by the Navy Ships Store Office.

In April of 1965 work began on conversion to public quarters of 390 units of Wherry Housing acquired from private ownership in 1963. The $960,000 contract will reduce the number of units to 253 by combining apartments to provide more bedrooms, larger kitchens and dining rooms. Many of the junior officers reporting to the Academy this summer will be the first to enjoy these new public quarters.

This is merely a sketch of facilities improvements made during the past year. It illustrates how the Academy is changing physically to accommodate our new improved faculty and curriculum.

An item of major concern in our facilities is our Library.

Historically, the Naval Academy Library has functioned as a service entity, providing recreational reading for personnel on duty at the Academy, and supplementing to a certain extent a curriculum that was largely composed of textbook courses.

The collection has been strong in naval history but weak in science. Modern advances in science and technology have imposed accelerated requirements on college and university libraries, especially on those libraries which were previously weak in these fields. In recent years the role of the Library Ms ..become increasingly one of educational importance in the instructional program. The academic departments are now placing demands on the Library which it is not prepared to meet. A strengthened and broadened curriculum vvith its; validation, electives and minor and major programs has stimulated the needs of the faculty and midshipmen for. greater depth, and variety in fields formerly neglected in the Library. The extremely modest Library budget, the small staff, and inadequate collection and facilities render it totally out-of-date for the modern Naval Academy. Inall fields which are now part of the Academy's curriculum the Library must have available for faculty and midshipman use the latest books and professional journals, as well as the basic collections. Furthermore, multiple copies of significant reference volumes must be available for courses pursued by larger numbers of midshipmen. It is estimated that $80,000 annually will be needed to keep the Library collection current once it has been brought up to date.

While money will buy books and other publications, it will not 12

catalog them and put them on the shelves. Funds are needed to hire additional personnel, both for the processing and issuing of new books, and for the culling of old and useless books from the collection.

A new Faculty Committee on the Library has conducted studies of all aspects of library operations and, additionally, a professional library consultant. Dr. Keyes D. Metcalf, Librarian Emeritus of Harvard University and dean of library consultants in the United States, was invited to survey the Naval Academy Library. Following his visit and investigation, he pointed out that, although it serves a larger faculty and student body than does the library at either the Military Academy or Air Force Academy, our Library cannot compare with either in physical facilities, seating, reading services, personnel and budget. It has been clearly established that our present library is inadequate to serve the needs of a first-rate undergraduate program. This is one of the most important problems facing the Naval Academy today, but it is believed that our expansion program plans, when realized, will be the solution. There are interim plans which will result in immediate improvement to the library while awaiting the ultimate solution.

Any reference to our faculty must be prefaced by the comment that we are indeed fortunate to have acquired the services of Dr. Ben Drought as our civilian Academic Dean. Not only does he enjoy a splendid reputation in the academic community, but he is completely and unequivocally dedicated to the principle that the Naval Academy has as its sole Mission the development of midshipmen into Naval Officers, and he bends all of his efforts to this end.

A new curriculum was placed in effect during the past academic year which requires a minimum of 138 semester hours of credit for graduation. The basic curriculum consists of forty courses, five courses for each of the eight semesters. Eighty-five percent of the basic curriculum is allocated to a core program and 15 percent to various elective courses. In addition, of course, the midshipmen continue to have available the opportunity which was formerly in effect for validation and the carrying of additional elective courses. We consider that the new curriculum is a truly significant step in the direction of providing the midshipmen with a sound and appropriate undergraduate education.

In an effort to stay abreast of developments in the academic world, we have provided for visiting committees of professors from leading colleges and universities to serve as consultants to our own academic departments. These committees, in addition to discussing curriculum content, organization and methodology with departmental personnel, have also spent considerable time with the Superintendent and the Academic Dean. The Naval Academy has benefited and will continue to benefit very significantly from the advice and views of these consultants.

In the last few years, the number of civilian faculty billets authorized by the Department of Defense for the Naval Academy has been increased and there are increases authorized through Fiscal Year 1966. Our faculty will continue to be a fairly even spHt, total numbers wise, between officers and civilians although the ratio will vary from department to department as in the past.

The Naval Academy could have engaged 52 new faculty members during the current year had its aim been simply to attain the authorized complement. This, of course, was not our desire. We did, however, employ 37 new men, 13 of whom have their Ph.D., 19 their Master's degree, and five their Bachelor of Science degree. It is highly important that the Academy continue to have the authorization to hire capable and promising men and also have the ability to postpone hirings when such action is desirable. It is our goal to build a faculty of scholar-teachers.

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job to Newport News. More days passed as Shalom got temporary repairs and sailed cautiously south. It was December 10th before she was eased stern first into Dry Dock 2.

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Complete drawings of Shalom had already been flown in from her European builders. Preliminary fabrication of the replacement assembly was well along.

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In less than three weeks, Shalom had her new bow—all 610,000 pounds of it.

She left dry dock well ahead of her January 2nd sailing date. And Shalom's master. Captain Avner Freudenberg, enthusiastically stated, "I've been in shipyards all over the world, but never have I seen one as efficient as this . . . We really could have left by Christmas!"

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lems of recruitment because of short supply of well trained personnel, there are other problems of a more general nature concerning recruitment and retention of highly qualified faculty. T h e funding of a sound promotion policy, provision of adequate travel funds for attendance at professional meetings, financial support for library and laboratory facilities, reasonable office space and clerical support are important factors in attracting and keeping a first-rate faculty.

F u n d s available for faculty travel and for tuition aid have been less than that deemed necessary, but we anticipate improvement in this area in the future. T h e tuition aid program has been used especially by officer faculty members in furthering their education and background for their teaching assignments at the Academy.

There has been continued improvement in the academic preparation of officer faculty members during the past three years as indicated by the following figures: 1962-63 1963-64 1964-65

BS/BA

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60% 41% 27%

25% 27% 22%

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Faculty members are being urged to seek individual grants for research, and fourteen faculty proposals have been approved and funded by the Naval Research Laboratory, the Marine Engineering Laboratory, the Bureau of Weapons, and the Office of Naval Research this year. T h e Academy still needs a certain amount of money to support prospective researchers who have not yet established sufficient reputation to win grants on their own. It is a common practice in other colleges and universities to provide such "seed money" as a means of getting faculty members started in research. While much remains to be done in the area of faculty research, much progress has already been made.

T h e success of our summer cruise programs has been very encouraging until this year. T h e midshipmen of the three upper classes have received increasingly professional operational training both ashore and afloat. W i t h primary emphasis being properly placed on education during the academic year, the importance of training during the summer must be emphasized.

At the same time, in the face of the international situation and its resultant high tempo of fleet operations, it has been difficult to obtatin the ships to conduct training in a manner most beneficial to embarked midshipmen. However, we have had the full cooperation of fleet and training commands in bettering the summer cruise program.

In brief, this summer, the Class of 1966 will cruise for eight weeks in either the First or Second Fleets. T h e Second Class, the Class of 1967, will have one month of aviation training in Pensacola and Jacksonville, plus another month of professional training and academic courses at the Naval Academy.

T h e Class of 1968 will cruise for two months in ships operating in home waters off the East and West Coasts of our Country. O u r major setback in the cruise program has been the cancellation of foreign port visits which limits First and Third class cruises to Western Atlantic and Eastern Pacific operations.

Forty-four members of the Class of 1966 will make exchange cruises with the navies of twenty-one nations. T h e 1965 U. S. Coast Guard Academy's EAGLE cruise with 15 Naval Academy midshipmen embarked will cruise in both the Atlantic and Pacific by transiting the Panama Canal. In addition to these formal cruise programs, the midshipmen may voluntarily choose during their summer leave to participate in the voluntary cruise programs of submarine, SCUBA, airborne, jungle warfare, escape and evasion, damage control and civil engineer corps training. Commencing this year, with the Class of 1969, Plebe Summer will be oriented almost entirely to professional train14

ing. Those academic subjects that have been taught during Plebe Summer in past years have been returned to their proper places in the academic year schedule.

These coordinated, long range, summer programs for all classes provide the proper emphasis on professional training, thereby ensuring that midshipmen receive the best training possible in the professional environments provided by the Naval Academy and the operating forces of the Navy.

Several changes have been made in the Naval Academy's admission requirements and procedures which are designed to improve the selection of candidates and the processes by which they qualify. Some of these changes grew out of inter-service agreements and some were originated solely within the Navy.

Changes in both the medical and scholastic areas should result in improved selection of midshipmen for the Class of 1969 and subsequent classes.

In the case of medical examinations, candidates this year had at their disposal Navy, Army and Air Force installations where they could be examined for the Naval, Military, and Air Force Academies. This had the very important advantage to candidates that, in many cases, they did not have to travel such great distances as they had in prior years. Each Academy accepted the results of these examinations as fulfilling the requirement for the medical examination for admission, although each Academy reserved the right to accept or reject a candidate based on the Academy's own specific medical requirements.

Since the medical examinations had to satisfy all three academies they were somewhat more comprehensive than in the past. Each candidate was informed of the outcome of the examination by the Academy for which he was a candidate, and in the event that he was not qualified medically, he was advised specifically as to the reasons for disqualificaUon. Candidates for the Naval Academy who had minor defects which were within waiverable limits established by the Chief of Naval Personnel had their cases reviewed by the Academic Board. Referral of cases to the Academic Board was automatic in all such cases, and the Board made the final decision as to whether waivers would or would not be granted. T h e Board had at its disposal the entire candidate's record for each waiverable case and granted waivers only to those candidates who were particularly outstanding.

Just as a candidate is required to obtain a new nomination each year and to qualify mentally each year when seeking admission, in the scholastic area, likewise, annual medical qualification is now a requirement. T h e Naval Academy, in this way, has the opportunity to evaluate each candidate in comparison with other candidates seeking admission to the same class and can apply the same standards of admission to all applicants. All candidates for the Class of 1969 were required to take college board tests, namely the Scholastic Aptitude Test, English Composition Test, and either Mathematics Level I (Standard) or Mathematics Level II (Intensive). These mathematics tests were new this year and replaced less demanding tests in the College Board program.

A new scholastic requirement which represents the most marked improvement in our admissions program is that a candidate must normally stand in the top 4 0 % of his high school class. Several years of statistical evidence at the Naval Academy have corroborated the findings at other institutions of higher education which show that class standing in high school is the best single predictor of academic work at the college level. It is interesting to note that class standing in high school predicts Naval Academy grades of youngster year with the same validity with which it predicts Plebe grades.

Continuing statistical studies are underway to determine whether this predictive value extends into second class and first class years. T h e Naval Academy applied the class standing requirement with flexibility and judgment, taking into account the quality of the school attended, the nature of the curriculum followed, evidence of successful college work, and any other SHIPMATE

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iterps in the candidate's rpp^i^d'which would shed additional light on ability to undertake the Academy's program successfully. In the Class of I9685 7 0 % of the midshipmen stood in the; top 2 0 % of their high school class and 9 0 % stood in the topj 4 0 % of their high school class, even though class standing was not a requirement for qualification. There will still be sorhe members of the Class of 1969 who stand below the top 4 0 % of their high school class, but in each case they will have had individual evaluation by the Admissions Committee to ensure that there were other compensating factors in their records which would give a positive prognosis for their success at the Naval Academy.

Midshipmen themselves have accomplished some mighty impressive achievements during this 4-year period, too. Besides the Fulbright, Rhodes, National Science Foundation, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Burke Program and Trident Scholars, the Brigade has turned out the national champion soccer, fencing and lacrosse teams in America, and a football team that took the N o . 2 spot nationally. In addition, the Brigade produced a debating team that became fourth in the endre United States and our Foreign Relations Club has just completed its fifth outstanding college symposium on international affairs attended by representatives from 105 colleges.

These are certainly outstanding achievements, which have reflected credit on the Brigade and the Naval Academy.

Finally, as Superintendent, I want to acknowledge the wonderful support given m e by the alumni. It has been outstanding. W e could not have made the necessary improvements in our various programs at the Naval Academy without the understanding and helpful hand extended by our alumni friends. Midshipmen, too, have benefited greatly knowing that they were receiving the assistance and counsel of those who have gone before.

In this brief sketch I have attempted to give you a thumbnail description of the Naval Academy today, and some indication of what it may be like tomorrow. If my description seems to have concerned itself largely with changes, it is because many of you who have not had a recent opportunity to visit the Naval Academy may not be aware of the physical and procedural changes effected and planned, relating to the Naval Academy. But, whatever the changes may be, they have all been incorporated with but one goal in mindâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to improve the ability of the Naval Academy to provide the Fleet tvith the highly qualified, dedicated naval officers who have altvays been our hallmar\. Because this is our continuing goal and because of his high qualifications to see this goal achieved, I am honored to be relieved by such a distinguished naval officer as Rear Admiral Draper Kauffman. I envy him his assignment, and I know that the Naval Academy will benefit immeasurably from his leadership.

AND ABOUT TO RELIEVE ' b y Rear A d m i r a l D r a p e r L. K a u f f m a n , USN

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H I S is written prior to my reporting to the Academy as Superintendent. Good judgment might dictate that I deal only in generalities or platitudes. Unfortunately, this would accomplish nothing except keep me out of trouble. Therefore, based only on some rather extensive reading, a few excellent briefings by members of the present staff and several discussions with distinguished former Superintendents, I will take the risk of stating certatin of my beliefs concerning the Naval Academy.

I have not discussed these with my predecessors but it is my guess that by and large I am merely reaffirming convictions held by them.

I believe that the Brigade of Midshipmen is the finest group of young men in this or any other country. I believe they can accomplish anything they really set their mind to.

I believe that this is primarily a naval school for naval officers and that character training, leadership training and military training under the guidance of outstanding naval officers such as our Commandant, Captain Sheldon Kinney, are all important. I mean no disrespect for two outstanding institutions when I say that I see no need for either a Princetonon-the-Severn or an MIT-on-the-Severn.

I believe that there has been nothing less than an Academic revolution since Admiral Melson started the validation program in 1959. I further believe that this revolution has been well controlled and has vastly improved the intellectual level of our graduates.

I believe that the concept of a civilian Dean has worked extraordinarily well. I do not know whether this is because we were extremely fortunate in getting such an outstanding Dean as D r . D r o u g h t or, more probably, that it is a combination of the two.

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I believe that competition and the development of a will to win are vital in the training of any m a n who must lead his fellow men in time of war. An intensive and successful athletic program is obviously essential to this end.

I believe that spiritual and moral leadership are essential ingredients in the make-up of an officer in the United States Navy and must therefore be equally essential ingredients in the life of a Midshipman.

I believe that I am inheriting a superb staff, military and civilian, from Admiral Minter. I know some of them personally, even more by reputation, and have done a good bit of research on still others. It is obvious that I owe a major debt of gratitude to my most recent predecessors and to BUPERS for giving the Academy such a high priority in the assignment of officers.

I believe that the closest possible relationship must exist between the Academy and its Alumni.

I believe that my present situation, relieving Rear Admiral Charles S. Minter, a truly outstanding flag officer, is very similar to that of next year's quarterback who will take over where Ail-American Roger Staubach left off. W e each face the same problem of trying to fill some very, very big shoes.

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Although there is a faculty adviser for most of the committees, the midshipmen shape and execute the policy of their respective committees. T h e faculty adviser will "advise" and guide if that is necessary. Naturally, such funcdons as are involved in financing, obtaining major speakers, round-table moderators, and foreign representatives are pursued by the faculty, i.e., the director and chairman of N A F A C . Once the SHIPMATE

conferees are at the Academy, the midshipmen take over completely. It is their conference, for them, and by them—although the faculty, pardcularly the director, does most of the unnecessary worrying.

T h e student conferees, usually a total about 160, are divided into ten round tables with each table under the chairmanship of a specialist in United States foreign affairs. A m o n g the Round-Table Chairmen have been Mr. Edwin Wright, Foreign Service Institute of the Department of State; Father Joseph Sebes, S.J., Regent, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service; D r . I. Said of T h e Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Relations; D r . Gray Cowan, Director of the African Institute, Columbia University; Dr. Robert West of the Rockefeller Foundation; Dean William Moran, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service; Mr. Charles Patterson of the Peace Corps; Mr. David Newsom, Director, Office of North African Affairs, Department of State; D r . William Olson, Chief, Legislative Reference, Library of Congress; Mr. Robert Owen, T h i r d Secretary, British Embassy, and many other specialists of similar high calibre.

Before and between round-table sessions plenary sessions take place in which keynote speakers make their presentations. On the evening of the second day of the Conference a panel session is held. Members of this panel, representing as they do major areas which shape United States foreign policy, discuss the machinery of foreign policy formulation and implementation with some reference to the major topic of the Conference. T h e conferee is made to realize here that there are many conditioning factors involved in the machinery of foreign policy and that often there is no simple solution to a foreign policy problem.

After three days of discussion, learning, and interchanges, each round table generates a series of resolutions in which the problems of United States foreign policy in particular geographical areas are recognized and solutions to these problems are offered. Needless to say, the various arts of communication and persuasion are quite predominant, as one observes the conferees' attempts to demonstrate that their solutions are the most positive and effective ones.

When all of the resolutions are prepared the conferees then meet in a last plenary session to discuss the adoption of all of the resolutions for the Conference as a whole. Strange as it may seem, there is little difficulty at agreement here—probably because the major areas of disagreement have previously been eliminated in the round tables before coming to the plenary session. It should be added that the conferees are rather well worn down by this time and probably are mentally more prepared to agree than disagree.

Immediately after the Conference the resolutions, keynote speeches, biographies of the senior participants, agenda, and Conference photographs are all edited and compiled into the Final Report. This report is published and sent to all who participated in the meeting, to several hundred college libraries through the country, and to individuals who are interested in the particular field covered by the Conference. Some of us utilize these reports as reference works in classes in International Relations.

T h e Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference is now regarded as an integral part of Academy life—as long as private funds support it. W e believe that the advantages derived from , these meetings by far outweigh the time-consuming problems involved in planning and implementing them. Thus, plans for N A F A C '66 are already underway. This meeting will center on "Problems of United States Foreign Policy in Latin America" and will be held at the Academy from 20-23 April 1966.

T h e Department of State has already expressed an interest in this meeting and it is hoped will finance the transportation of a number of students from Latin America to the Conference, thus adding even more official international flavor to the meeting.

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JUNE WEEK HIGHLIGHTS

by Oretha Swartz

GRADUATION The Class of 1965 is smaller than those in recent years, but the 801 members say there never was a better or a sharper class than '65—and may the years prove you right!

Graduation Day 9 June in the Field House: 10,000 persons . . . not too hot, a bit of a sprinkle . . . the academic parade.

Dean Drought in his colorful robes . . . the 80 honor graduates, headed by George Alan Kent who maintained a scholastic average of 98.23 (and a demerit average of zero) throughout the past four years—the highest average in Naval Academy history—who also received many awards including the Class of 1871 and the Class of 1924 Awards.

A big hand to the Anchor Man—William F. McKenna of Silver Spring, Md., whose four-year ambition was simply to graduate . . . his classmates claim he paid an enrollment fee in a Washington, D.C., university each semester during these four years, just in case. . .

Cheers for the outstanding Trident Scholars who researched and weathered these years of change . . . the Rhodes Scholar winner and Brigade Commander Ronald M. Bancroft, who received the Class of 1879 Award, a sword . . . and talking about that award (see photo) was Capt. Sheldon H. Kinney, Commandant of Midshipmen, Brigade Commander in 1941 and winner of the Class of 1879 Award when he graduated. And of course, Roger Staubach, one of only eight graduates since 1892 to receive both the Academy's top athletic prizes, the Thompson Trophy Cup and the NAAA Sword, as well as the Cook Memorial Football Award—just tie that, say '65!

Of the 801 graduates, 715 were commissioned ensign in the Navy, 70 are new second lieutenants in the Marine Corps, 3 in the Army and 10 in the Air Force. Two were commissioned from foreign countries.

A look into the future was given by Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze, who visualizes monumental military changes by the year 2000. Said the Secretary: "By 1967, 713 of you will have been promoted to lieutenant (jg); by 1969, 682 will have achieved the rank of lieutenant; by 1975, 409 will be lieutenant commanders. By that year your choices of basic career channels will have become final.

"Among you, at that time, there will be 103 naval aviators; 146 submariners; 80 surface officers; 20 engineering duty officers; 7 weapons engineering duty officers; 15 construction engineering corps officers; 23 supply officers; 225 of those who remain in the line will have completed postgraduate courses.

"By 1981, a large number of you will become commanders; by 1987 a sizable portion will be captains; between the years 1988-95, some 20-30 of those captains will have achieved flag rank. By the end of that period, several of you will have achieved 3-star rank.

"By the end of the century, this class will have 4-star admirals in command of fleets or unified commands. And within a year or two after that, in the beginning of the 21st century, a midshipman sitting here today will probably run up the flag of CNO or of chairman of the JCS. . . ."

Hip, Hip, Hooray!

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JUNE WEEK It couldn't have been nicer, weather-wise. The rain held off when it should, the sun wasn't too ambitious . . . there were no parade drop-outs like in other years. The Color Parade proceeded with military precision . . . the only near-casualty was the three-year old boy dragged off Worden Field by his older brother (six.? seven.?) by one leg, on the seat of his pants, when the tot tried to march alongside the Mids. . .

California was well represented on the Field. The Color Girl, Miss Barbara Bauer, granted the traditional kiss for her fiance, the Color Company Commander, Midn. Andrew W. Fahy of the 13th Co., before an admiring 4000-man Brigade. Miss Bauer is the daughter of Capt. Louis H. Bauer '35, and Mrs. Bauer of Miramar, Calif. Fahy, also a Navy Junior, is the son of Capt. John S. Fahy '32, and Mrs. Fahy of Placentia, Calif.

As always, the hops were beautiful, the girls lovely, the Mids immaculate in whites and dinner jackets. The Ring Dance at the Reflection Pool had miniature class rings as favors for the OAO's. The Superintendent's garden party preceded the First Class Hop in Memorial Hall . . . and the Farewell Ball drew its usual thousands.

There was the matchless performance of the Blue Angels . . . the Army-Navy lacrosse game (Navy is now six-times national champion). Navy winning to the tune of 18-7 . . . and it was good to learn that Navy track defeated its old foe at the Point.

An innovation in the Yard is the stationing of Marines at the Gates (the long-time Jimmy Legs are attached to the Academy proper for security purposes) . . . and for the first time, hot dog stands were set up throughout the Yard, with cold drinks available.

ANCHORS AWEIGH It was out to sea, but just barely, for some 1800 Midshipmen, following graduation. First and Third Classmen were embarked in ships for their annual summer cruises . . . but cruises are limited to American ports.

This decision to cut out overseas assignments was made as part of President Johnson's campaign to reduce the outflow of United States gold.

Ten ships arrived off Annapolis on 10 June to receive over 800 Mids for the cruise. All told more than 2000 are undergoing summer training with the Atlantic and Pacific fleets, with 840 in air training at Pensacola.

But some 42 lucky midshipmen are now in foreign ports, sailing aboard ships of 20 European and Latin Amercan countries.

FINALE The 20-foot greased Herndon Monument was climbed in 23 minutes, 7 seconds by David W. Wallace—who is supposed to become the first admiral from the Class of '67 for this stalwart achievement. Following graduation and over the weekend, 51 weddings were held in St. Andrew's and the Main Chapel of the Naval Academy. Annapolis streets, seemingly deserted, will be awakened after Labor Day by the incoming class of '69 and the upperclassmen.

So it is a fair tvind and a follotving sea to the Class of 1965 and a ivelcome aboard to the Class of '69.

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WHY NOT In an artist's concept a submarine is shown receiving fuel and supplies from a vehicle utilizing the " a i r cushion" principle. Travelling above the surface of the water such craft would be capable of high speed with relatively low horsepower since they would encounter low wave resistance and frictional drag. Bell Aerosystems Company, under contract to the U. S. Navy's Bureau of Ships, has designed and built a "hydro-skimmer" for evaluation and further development.

In his article, "The American Merchant Marine-—A Seapotver Partner?"

(Shipmate, Apr. 1965), RAdm. Ralph K. fames, tvriting of the measures necessary to restore our national maritime industrial complex to its one time position of tvorld leadership and in order to retain a full measure of seapotver viable and strong enough to counter the Russian threat "to bury us at sea" states: There appear to be only two steps that can be taken. First we can innovate and produce completely new concepts upon the seas that could restore to our Merchant Marine the advantage enjoyed by the American clipper ships of the last century, where speed was the dominant factor. Second we must establish in the minds of the American public the understanding and direction that it is a primary responsibility of our federal government to make possible the maintenance of a strong, effective, modern and balanced American Merchant Marine on the high seas. and later in the article— T h e engineering possibilities (of the surface effect ship) appear impressive. Research into the feasibility of building at least a two-thousand displacement ton craft to cruise the oceans at speeds approximating one hundred knots, carrying high value cargo, should be undertaken. One can even visualize the possibility of small, very high speed aircraft carriers or ballistic missile ships utilizing the hydroskimmer principle. Research costs to demonstrate the potential of this vehicle will be very high as in the case of aircraft development and are properly the task of the Navy.

N A V Y , monthly magazine of the Navy League of the United States, further expanded on the topic in an editorial appearing in the May issue. With the \ind • permission of NA'VY's editor, Shipmate heretvith reprints this significant contribution on the subject of sea potver.

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S H I P M A T E

A 100-KNOT SHIP? T

HE MILITARY Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), a major operating force of the United States Navy, depends heavily upon the American-flag merchant marine in carrying out its mission. Given today's ships—and ships haven't changed radically in hull or propulsion in the last 50 years (the shift to nuclear power for surface craft has barely begun and it is really an improvement on an old way of doing things)— MSTS is doing an outstanding job. We can't help but ponder the possibility that it could do a much more effective and efficient one in the future if there were a national decision to turn the corner and seize the opportunity waiting there for a quantum jump in the speed of large ocean-going vessels. We speak here of the surface effect ship, which, like a magic carpet, rides a cushion of air. Our most advanced merchantmen cruise at 20-25 knots. The SES promises five or even 10 times that speed.

The M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , under Nicholas Johnson, its i m a g i n a t i v e y o u n g l e a d e r , is showing a n increasing interest in t h e surface effect ship as a possible vehicle t o reverse t h e serious decline of the A m e r i c a n m e r c h a n t m a r i n e a n d i m p r o v e its economic condition sufficiently t o e l i m i n a t e t h e n e e d f o r g o v e r n m e n t subsidies.

M r . Johnson released a staff p a p e r last m o n t h on the SES w r i t t e n b y James A. Higgins of MARAD's Office of Research a n d D e v e l o p m e n t .

M r . Higgins' study concluded t h a t the 1 0 , 0 0 0 ton surface effect ship is "economically a n d theoretically sound a n d technically f e a s i b l e " a n d w o u l d be insensitive t o the p a y - r a t e differe n t i a l b e t w e e n A m e r i c a n labor a n d f o r e i g n competition.

"I am positive it can be done (that the United States can build surface effect ships for ocean transportation) if the proper national emphasis is provided," Higgins said. "(An SES program) should be pursued vigorously."

LET'S GET STARTED

We think so, too. The next question is: Who should do it and when.? The answer: The Navy—and NOW. MARAD hopes that the surface effect ship will revitalize the American merchant marine and one day it well might. If we can build large merchantmen of the SES type, we can build warships and naval auxiliaries which sail over the water, too. One can readily see the enormous operational advantages for a destroyer or a transport loaded with Marines which is able to race across the oceans at 100 knots or more. The Navy, accordingly, should have a very great interest in large surface effect ships. We are not sure it does—that is, have an interest commensurate with the potential of the SES. The Bureau of Ships, of course, some years ago pushed through the development of the Hydroskimmer, a 65-foot, 30ton surface effect ship, which, incidentally, has been or will be sent to Viet Nam for tests in a combat environment. But apparently the naval operators have not been convinced that the Navy should put a lot of money into the business of trying to JUNE-JULY,

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build large surface effect ships. (One educated estimate is that it would take about one billion dollars and perhaps five or more years of intensive work to develop a 10,000-ton SES.) We think the Navy should reconsider—and request the funds to get started. It will be a difficult task (to develop the SES, as well as to get the money); there are tremendous problems to solve. But would it be as difficult as landing a man on the moon or creating the Polaris missile system.? We think not. The SES has overriding military advantages. If the Navy were to develop it, the merchant marine, the chief concern of the Maritime Administration, would reap its share of the benefits.

The glamorous a i r c r a f t industry, p a r t i c u l a r l y o v e r the last 3 5 y e a r s , has h a d the a d v a n t a g e of billions of Federal dollars f o r t h e research a n d d e v e l o p m e n t of increasingly higher perf o r m a n c e p l a n e s — f r o m p r o p e l l e r jobs of 125 knots to supersonic craft of m o r e t h a n 2 , 0 0 0 miles per hour. M e a n w h i l e , the R & D m o n e y for ships—especially f o r hull designs a n d n e w propulsion systems—could be counted in t h e v e r y low millions. The results h a v e been l o w , t o o . The speeds of ships h a v e o n l y inched higher. The bulk of our m e r c h a n t m e n still m a k e under 15 knots; our fastest warships a r e not much faster t h a n t h e y w e r e a q u a r t e r century or m o r e a g o .

But it has not been a matter only of money. The aircraft industry has been venturesome, imaginative, dynamic. Competition for survival and profits has been extremely keen. New ideas and better ways of doing things have been encouraged and rewarded. The shipbuilding industry, while it has learned to construct hulls to house nuclear power plants and has automated operating machinery, projects, fairly or not, a goslow-on-new-ideas image.

N O PLACE FOR SENTIMENT

Is it surprising, then, to see aircraft companies moving into the shipbuilding business.? (Boeing and Lockheed are two of the more recent ones.) This could be a blessing for both the merchant marine and the Navy. Like individuals, industrial organizations and nations, navies must be competitive to survive. If the U.S. Navy can ride the wave of the future in surface effect ships, let's find out as quickly as we can. There should be no sentimentality about it, either. The Navy has had a long association with the shipbuilding industry, but if it is the aircraft industry which has the interest and the desire to produce ships of 100 or 200-knot capacity, then it is the one to do business with.

Nicholas Johnson says the Maritime Administration is "in the cargo moving business" and he makes it clear he is not wedded forever to conventional ships if a better way of moving cargo comes along. The Navy, of course, is in the sea power business. And we are sure it, too, is looking for better ways of carrying out its missions. Surface effect ships might be very good for both businesses. It's worth serious consideration at the White House level. The pay-off could be enormous.

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SUBJECT: Summer 1965 Cruise The majority of more senior Naval Academy alumni will recall a rather simple and routine program for midshipman summers—either a cruise in the Midshipman Practice Squadron, commencing with the end of June Week and terminating with the start of "Sep Leave," or a summer at the Academy for drill and "Pworks" of one kind or another. An occasional war or depression sometimes imposed a modification on the standard procedure.

In recent years things have changed and the summer program has widened in possibilities to such an extent that hardly more than a few hundred of the 4,000 man Brigade share the same identical activities. Continuing this practice, the summer of 1965 provides for the following "cruises."

FIRST CLASS (CLASS OF 1966) EAGLE CRUISE—Three midshipmen will cruise in the U. S. Coast Guard square-rigged bark EAGLE. With her two escorting U. S. Coast Guard cutters, EAGLE will transit the Panama Canal, and visits will be made to Miami, Balboa, Acapulco, Long Beach, Seattle and San Francisco during the period 11 June to 8 August, FOREIGN EXCHANGE CRUISES—Forty-two midshipmen will cruise in the navies of twenty foreign countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Federal Republic of Germany, France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Spain, Turkey, Uruguay and Venezuela. Length of the cruises will vary from four to eight weeks.

Midshipmen selected for this program will represent the United States and the U. S. Navy in foreign lands, and will participate in social, cultural and professional programs of these nations.

ATLANTIC TRAINING SQUADRON CRUISE— Approximately one hundred eleven midshipmen will cruise in Second Fleet ships in Western Atlantic waters during the period 10 June to 23 July. The training squadron will be divided into two task groups, one of anti-submarine warfare configuration and the other of anti-air warfare configuration. Using Norfolk, Virginia, as the focal point, the ASW group will operate to the north and the AAW group will operate to the south. The ships will visit various ports along the East Coast of the United States. New York is included in the itinerary of the northern group, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, is included in the itinerary of the southern group.

ATLANTIC ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE CRUISE—Approximately sixty-one midshipmen will cruise and visit eastern U. S. ports in an Adantic Fleet Anti-submarine Warfare Force carrier group during the period 10 June to 23 July.

ATLANTIC CRUISE—Three hundred fifteen midshipmen will be assigned to various operating ships of the Atlantic Fleet. All of these ships will be conducting operations in and out of East Coast ports of the U. S. during the period 10 June to 23 July.

PACIFIC TRAINING SQUADRON CRUISE— Approximately fifty midshipmen will cruise in First Fleet ships during the period 10 June to 6 22

August. Fleet training will be accomplished off the West Coast of the United States and in Hawaiian waters. Port visits will include Seatde, San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego and Pearl Harbor.

PACIFIC CRUISE—Approximately one hundred midshipmen will be assigned to various operating ships of the Pacific Fleet. All of these ships will be conducting operations in and out of West Coast ports of the U. S. during the period 25 June to 5 August.

PACIFIC DESTROYER CRUISE—Approximately thirty midshipmen will be assigned to various destroyers based at Pearl Harbor, Oahu. The training period will extend from 10 June to 29 July.

ATLANTIC SUBMARINE CRUISE—Approximately one hundred fifty midshipmen will cruise in Atlantic Fleet submarines during the period 10 June to 31 July. Embarkation and debarkation ports will include New London, Norfolk, Charleston and Key West.

PACIFIC SUBMARINE CRUISE—Approximately fifty midshipmen will cruise in Pacific Fleet submarines operating from West Coast and Hawaiian ports during the period 10 June to 31 July.

SECOND CLASS (CLASS OF 1967) The Second Class program consists of four weeks of professional training at the Naval Academy, four weeks of aviation orientation and indoctrination at Pensacola and Jacksonville Naval Air Stations, and approximately thirty days leave. To implement this schedule, the class (less one hundred forty-six Plebe Supervisory Detail midshipmen) has been divided into three groups, each of which will be rotated through each phase of the program.

One hundred forty-six midshipmen have been assigned to the Fourth Class Regiment to assist in the indoctrination and training of the new Fourth Class (Class of 1969). They will also receive aviation training at the Naval Air Test Center, Naval Air Station, Pamxent River, Maryland. These midshipmen of the Second Class are divided into two groups for rotation.

THIRD CLASS (CLASS OF 1968) EAGLE CRUISE—Twelve midshipmen will cruise in the U. S. Coast Guard square-rigged EAGLE. With her two escorting U. S. Coast Guard cutters, EAGLE will transit the Panama Canal, and visits will be made to Miami, Balboa, Acapulco, Long Beach, Seatde and San Francisco during the period 11 June to 8 August.

ATLANTIC TRAINING SQUADRON CRUISE —Approximately seven hundred fifty midshipmen will cruise in Second Fleet ships in Western Atlantic waters during the period 10 June to 23 July. The training squadron will be divided into two task groups, one of anti-submarine warfare configuration and the other of anti-air warfare configuration. Using Norfolk, Virginia, as the focal point, the ASW group will operate to the north and the AAW group will operate to the south. The ships will visit various ports along the East Coast of the United States. New York is included in the itinerary of the northern

group, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, is included in the itinerary of the southern group.

PACIFIC TRAINING SQUADRON CRUISE— Approximately two hundred seventy midshipmen will cruise in First Fleet ships during the period 10 June to 6 August. Fleet training will be accomplished off the West Coast of the United States and in Hawaiian waters. Port visits will include Seatde, San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego and Pearl Harbor.

ATLANTIC ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE CRUISE—Approximately thirty midshipmen will cruise and visit eastern U. S. ports in two Atlantic Fleet And-submarine Warfare Force carrier groups, eighteen in one during the period 10 June to 23 July, and twelve in the other during the period 26 July to 3 September.

SPECIAL VOLUNTARY PROGRAMS In addition to the programs oudined above, other programs of a voluntary nature have been arranged for midshipmen desirous of availing themselves of special training opportunities while in a leave status.

SELF-CONTAINED UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS—Approximately 15 midshipmen of the First, Second and Third Classes will participate in a course designed to present the military applications of underwater swimming.

This course will be conducted from 9 August3 September at the U. S. Naval Base, Key West, Florida.

AIRBORNE TRAINING—Approximately 50 midshipmen of the First, Second and Third Classes will participate in military airborne jump training at Fort Benning, Georgia, during the period 9 August-3 September.

SUBMARINE CRUISES—Midshipmen not assigned to regular submarine cruises listed in paragraph 1 will be authorized to spend varying periods of time in submarines at all U. S. Submarine Bases.

SURVIVAL, ESCAPE AND EVASION—Approximately 21 midshipmen of the First, Second and Third Classes may at different times undergo courses in survival, escape, and evasion techniques under simulated but highly realistic conditions at three locales: Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Maine; Naval Air Station, San Diego, California; and Stead Air Force Base, Nevada.

The Navy course is of one week duration whereas the Air Force course is of three weeks duration.

DAMAGE CONTROL—Midshipmen of the First, Second and Third Class will be offered courses in Fire Fighting, Nuclear Warfare Defense and Practical Damage Control at the Fleet Damage Control School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Courses vary in length and have unlimited quotas.

CEC ORIENTATION—Midshipmen of the First, Second and Third Classes may undergo a one week orientation program at the Civil Engineering Officer School, Port Hueneme, California. There are unlimited quotas to these classes.

JUNGLE WARFARE—Approximately 15 midshipmen of the First, Second and Third Classes will participate in jungle warfare indoctrination and training at Fort Davis, Panama Canal Zone, during the period 22 August to 3 September.

SHIPMATE

ATHLETICS b y Budd T h a l m a n

\ SIXTH consecutive National Collegiate LA•^*- CROSSE championship was the biggest plum of the spring season for Navy's athletic squads.

Overall, the Midshipmen finished with a won-lost record of 42-24-2.

Coach Bill Bilderback's stickmen wound up their second straight unbeaten season with a record-shattering 18-7 victory over Army before 13,000 in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

The 11 -goal margin is the largest ever registered over Army and the 18 goals the most ever scored by the Midshipmen in an Army-Navy game.

Along the way, Navy was hardly even pressed.

The closest match of the season was the opener with the Mount Washington Lacrosse Club, the top team of the club circuit. The Midshipmen prevailed 11-10 to set the tone for an all-winning season. After easy victories over Harvard, Princeton, and Duke, Navy toppled previously unbeaten Maryland 13-7. Wins over Washington College and Hofstra preceded a 15-6 victory over Johns Hopkins, the Blue Jays' only loss of the campaign.

The stickmen bounced Virginia, Baltimore University, and the Philadelphia Lacrosse Club before shattering the Cadets, Navy has now won or shared the collegiate lacrosse crown for six years in a row. The '65 diadem is the fourth uncontested tide for the Midshipmen, a feat never before accomplished by any lacrosse team.

In other sports. Coach Joe Duff's BASEBALL team showed improvement over '64 but failed to come up with enough clutch hits to do better than eleven victories in 21 outings. The GOLF squad won eight of eleven but dropped heartbreaking one-point decisions to Penn State, Maryland, and Army. The THINCLADS came up with their first victory over Army in eight indooroutdoor track meets to cap a 5-3 dual-triangular season. The TENNIS team suffered through a 6-10 rebuilding season.

The CREW picture was again disappointing.

In eight heavyweight-lightweight regattas, the Midshipmen could show but a lone first-place.

The heavyweight varsity was winless in three outings while the 150's had a first in a triangular row with American and Howard Universities in five tries. The DINGHY sailors had two firsts in five regattas.

All-America Jim Lewis topped the lacrosse statistics for the second year. Lewis tallied 27 goals and assisted on 36 others to finish with 63 points. He was tops in all three categories. Lewis won the Turnbull Trophy, presented annually to Maryland's top attackman, for the second year in a row. Although the selections have not yet been announced, he is a shoo-in for All-America honors again.

Stu Overton and Frank Markowski, with 21 and 20 goals respectively, backed Lewis in the scoring column while Owen McFadden was second in assists with 13 and Bob Bandy runnerup in total points with 29 on 19 goals and 10 assists, Captatin Brian Lantier was another prolific scorer with 18 goals and 8 assists.

Defense had a lot to do with Navy's success in '65. Defensemen Pat Donnelly, Pat Philbin, and John Mickelson formed a protective shell around goalie Dennis Wedekind that was almost impossible to puncture. Navy's 12 opponents averaged only five goals a game.

Donnelly had his finest season and solicited considerable support for the Schmeisser Trophy, presented to the nation's top defenseman and won the past two years by Midshipmen Mike Coughlin J U N E - J U L Y ,

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Mid. Roger Staubach receives the Thompson Trophy end the Naval Academy Athletic Association Sword from the Superintendent at the Prizes and Awards Ceremony which was held in the Field House. Capt.

Bill Busik, Director of Athletics, assists in the presentation.

and Jim Campbell. Wedekind made more saves (97) than he had in either of his two letterwinning seasons. He was voted the C. Markland Kelly Memorial Award as the top goalie in Maryland.

Lantier, Donnelly, Philbin, and faceoff specialist Neil Henderson were chosen as members of the South team for the annual North-South allstar game at Syracuse.

Captain Roger Staubach paced the baseball team in most offensive categories as the Midshipmen logged an 11-8-2 record. Staubach hit .294 to finish over .300 for his three-year varsity career. He topped the squad in extra base hits (10), runs-batted-in (12), and walks (18).

Gene Hardman, who missed 13 games at third base with a fractured wrist, had the top average at .375 followed by Skip Orr at .319.

Second sacker Bill Sorensen and outfielder John Naye topped the hitters with 23 safeties apiece while Sorensen led in runs scored with 16. Staubach and first baseman Bill Dukiet each had five stolen bases.

Shortstop Scott Shields (.222) and Bob Branco (.143) were also among Coach Joe Duff's regulars most of the season.

The pitching statistics uncovered a couple of standouts—righthander Pat Graham and lefty Don Eshleman. Graham fashioned three consecutive shutouts over one span and racked up 34 straight scoreless innings. He finished with a 6-4 record and an ERA of 2,01. Eshleman tossed Navy's first no-hitter in 20 years on the way to a 5-0 shutout of William & Mary. Youngster lefthander George Volkman was Duff's top newcomer. He had a 1.28 ERA for 42 innings of pitching.

Hurdler Courtiand Gray and discus thrower Chip Jackson were the lone midshipmen to finish undefeated in their events over the entire track season. Gray cracked the 440-yard intermediate hurdles record three different times— the last with a 51.8 clocking for the Heptagonal Championship. Jackson also upped the discus record on three occasions. His throw of \69'5Vi" vs. Army was the record.

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Triple jumper Larry Froistad broke the existing standard in the hop, step, and jump four different times before settling for a record of 4 7 7 !4" vs. Army. Greg Williams' 4:11.6 mile and the mile relay effort of 3:13.6 vs. St. John's were other Naval Academy marks.

In addition to Gray, pole vaulter Ron Holcombe also won a Heptagonal title with his vault of 14 feet. Mike Brown, Navy's 16-foot vaulter, was out almost the entire season with a variety of injuries.

By event, here are the Midshipmen's top efforts of the '65 outdoor season: 100-yd dash—Kip Paskewich, 9.6 sec; 200yd dash—Paskewich, 21.5 sec; 440-yd run— Jay Prout, 47.6 sec; 880-yd run—John Wright, 1:52.7; 120-yd high hurdles—Courtiand Gray, 14.1 sec; 440-yd intermediate hurdles—Gray, 51.8 sec; Mile—Greg Williams, 4:11.6; T w o mile—Williams, 9:13.6; Mile Relay—Gary Dimmig, Ellis Caldwell, John Payne, and Jay Prout, 3:13.6.

Hammer—Stan Holmes, 165'10"; Shotput—John Quinlan, 52'51^"; Javelin—Tom Lewis, 220'5!4"; Discus—Chip Jackson, \69'5Vi"; Pole Vault—Ron Holcombe and Mike Brown, 14'; High Jump—^Ed McLyman, 6'6"; Triple Jump— Larry Froistad, 47'7'/2", and Broad J u m p ^ j e o r g e Webb, 23'/z".

Three old nemeses—Penn State, Maryland, and Army—were the chief tormentors for Coach Bob Williams' golfers. The three inflicted the only losses on the linksters in eleven dual matches.

All three matches went to the final hole before being decided and in each case the margin of victory was but a single point.

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Youngster T. R. Jones of Thomasville, Ga., posted the top record for the Midshipmen, Jones won 10 of his 11 individual matches. First classman Tom Barry was runner-up in the won-lost column with an 8-2 mark while Bill Cobb's record of 7-3-1 earned him third place.

The other dual records: Bill Matton 7-4, Gary Campbell 7-4, George Hurley 5-1, Dave Conniff 5-6, John Diesing 4-1, and Jim Seelinger 0-1.

Coach Harvey Muller forecast at the beginning of the season that this would be a rebuilding year for Navy tennis. The record emphasizes MuUer's prediction. The Midshipmen won six of their 16 dual tests.

Third classman Bill Burns, who played the number one singles spot most of the season, had a record identical to that of the team—6-10. The top performer from a won-lost standpoint was youngster Wes Overton, who was 8-3 overall after missing the first five matches of the season.

A second classman, John Williamson, was 8-8.

The other individual marks: Scott Ryan 7-8, Jim Coleman 5-11, John Nelson 4-7, and Jim Cowardin 1-0.

With the Wisconsin race and the IRA Regatta still ahead. Coach Paul Quinn's crew hoped to improve on a lack-luster season. The sweepswingers opened with a second at Princeton and finished in the middle of the Goes Trophy field that included Cornell and Syracuse at Ithaca.

Harvard's powerful eight won the Adams Cup on the Severn with Navy second and Penn third.

In the Eastern Sprints, the Midshipmen finished fifth.

The JV's were second in the Sprints, second in the Adams Cup, and first in three other outings. The plebes, third at the Sprints, had a pair of firsts and two seconds.

Coach Ralph Christy's lightweights opened with a second at Georgetown but rebounded by outrowing American and Howard Universities.

The Midshipmen were second to Harvard, third in the Callow Cup and did not qualify for the Sprint finals.

The 150-pound junior varsity was sixth in the sprints and had three seconds and two firsts in its other tests. The plebes won twice and were second on two other occasions.

In sailing competition. Navy's biggest victory of the spring was in the 15-team M.A.I.S.A. Invitational Regatta on the Severn. The Midshipmen also won the Spring Elimination race. Navy scored a second in the Service Academy Regatta, seventh in the Owen Trophy test, and fourth in the Spring Championship sail. First classman Dick Stiles lost the monotype championship by a narrow margin after finishing in a first-place tie for the crown. He qualified, however, to represent the Academy in the National Championships.

N A V Y NOTES

Midshipman Roger Staubach was named recipient of both of the Academy's top athletic prizes—the Thompson Trophy Cup and the N.A.A.A. Sword, Staubach is only the 8th midshipman since 1892 to win both awards. He also copped the Cooke Memorial Football Award. In a special Field House ceremony at the Prizes and Awards presentations, Staubach's number 12 football jersey was permanentiy retired. The spring plebe teams compiled a record of 33 victories, eight losses, and one tie. The breakdown by sports: baseball 9-3-1, golf 5-1, lacrosse 6-1, tennis 7-2, and track 6-1. . . Arthur J. Gilbert, a sophomore from Orange, N.J., was named to the first team All-America pistol squad. . . Navy's medley relay team of Bill Fries, Dallas Clarke, Doug Morris, and Tom Zinkand was also accorded first team All-America swimming honors. . .

For the athletic year, Navy trailed Army in their 17-event sports rivalry by a margin of 12-4-1.

The Cadets had the edge in winter sports (7-0-1) and spring events (3-2). The fall series was a 2-2 standoff. Navy's wins were in soccer, cross country, outdoor track, and lacrosse. The wrestiing match ended in a tie.

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by Fred Lardner

' T ' H E IMPORTANT question in the contro-*- versy over military pay is whether or not the pay increases ultimately approved by the Congress will be closer to 10 percent than to 5 percent. Representative L. Mendel Rivers (D,S.C), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has sufficient committee and general House support, it is believed, to obtain House approval of his bill, H.R. 5725, providing for an average increase of 10.7 percent in basic pay. The President's bill provides for an average increase of about 5 percent in basic pay for officers and enlisted personnel with more than two years' service, and 2.7 percent increase in pay for enlisted personnel with less than two years of service.

While the President's bill was introduced in the House, it cannot compete there with the Rivers' bill, so the Senate Armed Services Committee will have to consider it. Whether or not the Senate committee approves the bill as presented, the eventual compromise of this controversy will be handled by a House-Senate conference committee composed of members of the two Armed Services Committees.

Some members of the Senate committee have said the Administration's bill does not provide sufficient increases. Senator John G, Tower (R.Tex,) described it as "welcome but inadequate."

Senator Margaret Chase Smith (R.-Maine) said it is "inadequate." Senator Leverett Saltonstall (R.-Mass.) said he favored a "realistic increase in pay for members of our Armed Forces," Senator Mike Mansfield, Senate Majority Leader, not a member of the Armed Services Committee, hinted that he would favor a higher increase than suggested by the Administration bill. He said that military pay should receive more attention than civilian pay, because "it is my belief that the discrepancy between pay raises allowed by the government for civilian and military personnel shows the military pay lagging far behind."

Public support for the 10.7 percent increase is being sought by all the major military and veterans' organizations, as the Navy League, the Air Force Association, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Association of the U. S. Army, the Fleet Reserve Association, the Reserve Officers Association, the Retired Officers Association, the Military Order of the World Wars, and others. Some of these organizations plan to print pamphlets and engage in other publicity in favor of the Rivers' bill, PANEL HITS RIVERS' BILL

In its report to the President, the President's Special Panel on Federal Salaries tried to belittle the need for the Rivers' bill and the 10.7 percent increase.

"A large number of factors affect the ability of the Military Departments to attract and retain quality personnel," the Panel said, "and the Department of Defense does not maintain that current pay levels account for recent trends. However, the fact is that in recent years, the Armed Services have met with increasing success in attracting and retaining high quality military personnel. Data supplied by the Department of Defense shows that in the years 1952 through 1959, 78.2 percent of the men entering enlisted service were in the top three mental groups. In the period 1960 through 1964, 87.9 percent of

enlisted personnel were in these groups. In 1956, approximately 55,2 percent of enlisted personnel were high school graduates, compared with 72.8 percent in 1963.

"In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the experience levels of the force. This has been particularly true in the critical electronic occupations, where career manning has increased between 1956 and 1964 from 18 percent to 41 percent in Army, and in Air Force from 28 percent in 1956 to 55 percent in 1964. With respect to officers, the percent of college graduates rose from 55.5 percent in 1956 to the present level of over 70 percent."

The Panel did not mention the situation regarding loss of critical ratings in the Navy.

General of the Army Omar N. Bradley, member of the Panel, did not agree that "pay is now sufficient to attract and retain qualified personnel."

"But even if this requirement for equality were met—and it certainly is not when private soldiers earn less than the national minimum wage scale— even so the principle of comparability would require more compensation to military members to recompense them for the erosion of their estates caused by the three aspects of military life that severely discount present earnings," General Bradley said, in part. "These three negative factors are: the ponderous inertia and inflexibility of military compensation caused by the requirement that it be established in law; the careerlong transient status of the military and their families; and the short full-earning period caused by early mandatory retirement. Most men in civilian pursuits draw substantial salaries for many years after reaching responsible positions in their professions. Military men have very short periods to serve after reaching responsible positions and attaining salaries approaching those of business executives.

"The prospect of forced retirement before an estate can be established—^particularly before children can be educated—is the most serious of the imponderable penalties that face the career military men. Beginning a second career above the age of 50 is extremely difficult—particularly in view of the severe limitations placed by law upon a retired person's activities. This contrasts with other government servants who have a lifetime career until age 70."

BATTLE BETWEEN RIVERS A N D THE ADMINISTRATION

Rep, Rivers has engaged the Administration in a legislative battle hoping to prove that the Armed Forces are most subject to the control of the Congress than present and past Administrations have been willing to concede.

An amended military construction bill, H.R. 8439, contains a provision requiring the Defense Department to submit closings, reductions, or consolidations of camps, posts, installations or facilities to the House and Senate Armed Services Committee for a 30-day consideration. If during this period either the House or the Senate committee should approve a resolution rejecting the proposed changes, then the House or the Senate would have 40 days to consider the resolution.

If such a resolution is approved by either the House or the Senate, then the proposed changes would have to be abandoned. The amendment would apply only to future proposals of the Defense Department.

S H I P M A T E

The House Armed Services Committee inserted the following language regarding retiree medical care in the bill: "No authority provided in this Act for hospital construction within the United States shall be exercised unless plans and provisions are made in advance of the initiation of construction for the treatment of retired military personnel and their dependents to the average extent of such treatment in existing hospital facilities at the installation concerned for the period of three years preceding the date of this Act; nor shall such hospital construction authority be exercised unless plans for the hospital include facilities for obstetrical care."

Since 1962 there has been a general ban on inclusion of beds for retirees in new hospital construction.

A House Armed Services subcommittee headed

by Rep. F. Edward Hebert (D.-La.) has literally forced Secretary of Defense McNamara to agree that there shall be no merger of the Army Reserve with the National Guard unless and until enabling legislation is enacted by the Congress.

In an Armed Forces Day speech Rep. Rivers said that the Army Reserve-National Guard merger would cut Reserve strength from a planned objective of 700,000 and an actual strength of 650,000 to a new total of only 550,000. He criticized the Defense Department for not planning to increase Marine Corps Reserve strength from 45,500 to 59,000, as authorized by the Congress last year.

PROCUREMENT BILL APPROVED S. 800, authorizing appropriations for procurement of aircraft, missiles and naval vessels in fiscal 1966, passed by the Congress, provides for the construction of 62 new ships and the conversion of 12 ships.

The conference report on this bill states, in part: "Fast deployment logistic ships (FDL). Several changes were made in the naval vessels portion of this bill. The Senate deleted two of the four fast deployment logistic ships involving 164.2 million. The conferees agreed that in view of the fact that the characteristics of this new type ship have not been completely refined and because the ultimate procurement program has not yet been estimated, the two ships proposed by the Senate would be adequate for this fiscal year. The House recedes.

"Motor gunboats (PGM). The Navy requested 10 motor gunboats. The Senate allowed only five of these gunboats. The conferees agreed that the 5 gunboats should be returned to the program in order to provide the Navy with all 10 ships capable of performing counterinsurgency, patrol, blockade, and reconnaissance missions. The Senate recedes.

"Nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN).

The Navy requested four attack submarines. The Senate added two more submarines for a total of six on the basis that this would restore the attack submarine construction program to the rate that had been projected in earlier years.

After extended discussion by the conferees and further consideration of the fact that the Joint Chiefs of Staff were unanimous in their recommendation of a program of six submarines, the two submarines added by the Senate were agreed to by the House.

"Nuclear-powered frigate (DLGN). The House added a nuclear-powered guided missile frigate (DLGN) at a cost of $150.5 million. The Navy had originally requested this ship but the Office of the Secretary of Defense did not permit it to be included in the program. It was and is the position of the House that the addition of the DLGN was on the basis of a real Navy need for such a ship but also for the reason that, as the House report states: 'The committee feels . . . that the Department of Defense has both procrastinated and vacillated in its approach to nuclear-powered surface ships.' " JUNE-JULY,

1965

Also included in S. 800 are: One amphibious force flagship (AGC). A 20knot ship combining a complex communication system, planning facilities, and tactical control areas into one well-integrated unit that provides full support for major commanders involved in planning and execution of an amphibious assault landing. A ship of the same class was authorized in 1965.

One attack cargo ship (AKA). Repeat of the four attack cargo ships authorized in 1965, providing a load for combat vehicles, combat cargo, landing craft, and a limited number of troops.

One amphibious transport dock (LPD). This ship transports and lands a balanced load of troops, vehicles, cargo, and equipment either by embarked landing craft or amphibian vehicle augmented by a helicopter lift. Like others authorized in 1965, this ship provides the tactical advantage of lifting troops, equipment and supplies in the same ship.

One amphibious assault ship (LPH). Six such ships previously authorized; four in commission.

Add to vertical envelopment capability by lifting 1800 troops and up to 40 helicopters.

Three dock landing ships (LSD) Repeats of ships authorized in 1965.

Eight tank landing ships (LST). Second increment of new class of LST; can make 20 knots.

Ten escorts (DE). Antisubmarine, about the same as ships authorized last year.

Two hydrofoil gunboats (PGH). The start of the Navy operational hydrofoil shipbuilding program. These gunboats will operate offensively and defensively against enemy high speed patrol craft; support air-surface surveillance operations; support counterinsurgency and special warfare operations; maintain surveillance over unfriendly coastal shipping. These are prototypes of 36 high speed craft scheduled for construction in the next 5 years.

Four ocean minesweepers (MSO). First of a new design combining capabilities of the ocean minesweeper and the coastal minesweeper.

Two ammunition ships (AE). Third and fourth of a new class of ammunition ships capable of 20 knots speed.

One combat store ship (AFS). Sixth of this class, a 20-knot ship.

One fast combat support ship (AOE). Fourth of a new class of multi-purpose, one-stop replenishment ships. This type, with diversified cargo and high cargo transfer rate, will double the steaming endurance of the attack carrier strike force and increase aircraft fuel and steaming endurance by 40 to 50 percent.

Two replenishment fleet oilers (AOR). Third and fourth of a new class of single-stop replenishment oilers, to replace aging fleet oilers designed as merchant tankers in the 1930s and converted to meet Navy requirements during World War II. One destroyer tender (AD), Repeat of a destroyer tender authorized in 1965.

One submarine tender (AS). Second of a new class of submarine tenders.

One salvage tug (ATS). New design ship with capabilities of salvage rescue ship and fleet ocean tug. Larger than present salvage ships and more powerful in towing than World War II tug it will replace.

Two oceanographic research ships (AGOR).

Combine the latest in techniques, instruments, and ancillary tools used in oceanographic research.

One surveying ship (AGS). Same as type authorized in 1965, to conduct coastal hydrographic and oceanographic surveys, printing charts on the spot to meet fleet requirements.

The ships to be converted or modernized are an attack carrier (the MIDWAY), a cruiser ( A L BANY), two guided missile frigates (the LEAHY and the FARRAGUT), five destroyers, a special minesweeper, and two tankers.

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MISSION of the

U.S.N.A. Alumni Association (Ed. note. At its regular meeting on 1 June 1962, the Board of Trustees voted unanimous approval of the following as the Mission of the U.S.N.A. Alumni Association. )

The mission of the United States Naval Academy Alvmini Association is to serve and support the United States, the Naval Service and the Naval Academy: By furthering the highest standards at the Naval Academy; By seeking out, informing, encouraging and assisting outstanding qualified young men to pursue careers as ofl&cers in the Navy and Marine Corps through the Naval Academy; and By initiating and sponsoring activities which will perpetuate the history, traditions, memories and growth of the Naval Academy and bind alumni together in support of the highest ideals of command, citizenship and government.

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SHIPMATE

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

SEA BREEZES

by Paul R. Schratz '39

NAFAC A N D N A V Y BLUE

ALUMNI

NEWS

OFFICERS President— VADM. WILLIAM R . SMEDBERG, III, USN (Ret.)

D.C. Vice President {Eastern

'26 (8367),

Washington,

Area)—

MR. HANSON W , BALDWIN '24 (7405), New York, N.Y.

Vice President {Central Area)— MR. JOHN F . GORDON '22 (6330), Bloomfield Hills, Mich, Vice President {Western Area) — R.A,DM. MARSHALL W . WHITE, USN '34 (11548), San Diego, Calif.

Past President— ADM. WALTER F . BOONE, USN (Ret.) '21 (5735), Washington, D,C. Executive Director— RADM. W . F . FITZGERALD, USN (Ret.) '21 (5912), Annapolis, Md.

TRUSTEES Superintendent's

Representative—

CAPT. EMIL SAROCH, JR.. USN '45 (17376), USNA, Annapolis, Md, At

Large

{To serve until Spring Meeting 1966) CAPT. W . S. BUSIK, USN '43 (13565)

M A J . G E N . J. N. HART, U S M C

(Ret.)

'25 (7864) R A D M . E . B . FLUCKEY, USN '35

(11861)

V A D M . R. B . PIRIE, USN

(Ret.)

'26

(8189) (To serve until Spring Meeting 1967)

R A D M . GORDON L . CASWELL, USN

R A D M . H . B . MILLER, USN (Ret.) '24

(Ret,) '27 (9125)

(7380)

R A D M . L . S. KINTBERGER, USN (Ret.)

•32 (10515)

CAPT. D . J. WALSH, USN

(Ret.)

'27

(9015) {To serve until Spring Meeting 1968)

CAPT.

EDWARD

L . BEACH,

USN

'39

(13221) RADM.

CAPT. PAUL R, SCHRATZ, USN

'39

(13436)

CLIFFORD

S.

COOPER,

USN

(Ret.) '27 (8653)

CDR. HARRY D . TRAIN, USN

'49

(20423) From Local Chapters

(To serve until Spri ng Meeting 1966) CAPT. A. J. GREENACRE, USN

(Ret.)

RADM.

MR. L . D . PARADIS '35, Boston CAPT. E . K . ZITZEWITZ, U S N R

'25

(7966), Chicago M R . RICHARD NEUENDORFFER '45

(16988), Connecticut R A D M . CURTIS S. SMILEY, USN (Ret.)

'23 (6952), Coronado R A D M . OSCAR H . DODSON, USN (Ret.)

'27 (9147), Detroit J U N E - J U L Y ,

1 9 6 5

LCDR. EMMETT R. QUADY, USNR '43

(15800), Los Angeles

'26 (8197), Annapolis

BEN S. CUSTER, USN

(Ret.)

'26 (8549), New York CAPT. W M . A. SULLIVAN, USN (Ret.)

'35 (12035), Peninsula CAPT. JOSEPH C . SNYDER, USNR (Ret.) FRANK

T . WATKINS,

USN

(Ret.) '22 (6359), Seattle VADM.

H . B . JARRETT, USN

I am proud of the Naval Academy as I first knew it; yet tile prestige of the old school in producing thoroughly educated gendemen could hardly be greater than during the NAFAC dis/ " i ICC i * - i n c

'30 (9980), Philadelphia VADM.

The Air Force Academy, struggling to recover prestige and restore sullied honor, suffered new embarrassment last month for overemphasis on athletics. The White report on the honor crisis recommended no change in the honor code, not even to improve the grammar in "We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us those who do." With more emphasis on honor and less on football, he triggered a new wave of criticism in Congress and the press.

Most people understand that encouragement is often necessary to make scholars out of athletes or athletes out of scholars. A winning team is a strong asset at the recruiting booth as well as the ticket booth. No real competitor agrees with the old saw, "It isn't whether you win or lose but how you play the game." That individual obviously lost or he wouldn't be making excuses, and he didn't play very hard or he wouldn't be so pious in explaining why he lost.

Concurrently with the Air Academy's new flap a far more important event occurred in Annapolis. It didn't make the news outside Crabtown, had litde to do with winning or losing but carries enormous prestige in intercollegiate circles. The event is the annual Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference, or NAFAC. Held each spring at Annapolis, it is the highlight of the year for the midshipmen's Foreign Affairs Club. Superb cooperation and support of the Superintendent, RAdm. Charlie Minter, and the Bull Department,* particularly Dr. Rocco Paone and Captain Chuck Merdinger, is no small assist, but the major credit goes to mids themselves.

They finagle financial assistance from the Alumni Association, the Naval Institute and private agencies, plan the program, invite the guests, make the arrangements, and carry off the entire program with spirit and dash. And whatever other advantages the idea offers, it's not a halfbad way to entice a passel of pretty females from all over the country to Annapolis. With June Week approaching they pass in careful review while someone else is picking up the tab.

My natural exhuberance for an attractive byproduct is clouding the real story, however. T o a two-time participant and highly interested observer, NAFAC, from the Wednesday reception through the Saturday sportsfest, is an unforgettable experience. Representatives from a hundred top-notch colleges participate enthusiastically.

Washington embassies send ambassadors or consular officers to discuss national problems; panel members and round table discussion moderators are prominent government, university and industry specialists. The prestige of the Academy and the Conference is clearly indicated by the high caliber of the guests. The visiting students are outstanding scholars and exceptionally well-informed. Their minds are sharp and clear and the discussions are lively. But most significant, the midshipmen and cadets from the Service academies are just as sharp and just as able to hold their own in free debate on complex world problems.

(Ret.)

'22 (6670), Washington, D.C.

• The NA Board of Visitors thinks Bull is indelicate but the author is on a limited word count —Ed. 27

what's The Dope

USNAAA A N N U A L ELECTION

GEN. HOLCOMB DIES FIRST MARINE GENERAL

A Board of Tellers consisting of 12 members and with Capt. C. D. Beaumont '23 as chairman met at Alumni House on 17 May in accordance with the provisions of the by-laws of Alumni Association to count the ballots which had been cast in the annual election of officers and trustees.

The Board's count showed the following to be elected to office: President: VAdm. W. R. Smedberg, III '26 Vice President, Central Area: Mr. John F. Gordon •22 Trustees to serve until spring meeting 1968: Capt. E. L. Beach '39 Cdr. H. D. Train '49 RAdm. C. S. Cooper '27 Capt. P. R. Schratz '39 Trustees to serve until spring meeting 1967: RAdm. G. L, Caswell '27 There were a negligible number of write-in votes cast for each office.

The newly elected officers will take office at an organizational meeting of all officers immediately following the conclusion of the regular spring meeting on 3 June, BEQUEST FROM BRIG. GEN. HOLCOMB ' 3 1

VAdm. W. R. Smedberg, III, USN (Ret.)

Information has been received that Brig.Gen. B. T. Holcomb, USMC (Ret.) '31, has provided in his will that, should his wife predecease him, the bulk of his sizeable estate is assigned to the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.

This splendid provision on the part of General Holcomb—now residing in France—is greatly appreciated, and is indicative of the ever-increasing number of alumni who are actively supporting the Naval Academy through the Alumni Association.

W A S H I N G T O N CHAPTER GIFT TO A L U M N I ASSOCIATION

Once again the Washington Chapter has made a fine donation to the National USNA Alumni Association. Such tangible support of the Alumni Association is greatly appreciated since it helps materially in the Association's programs to serve and support the Naval Academy.

It is understood thi Washington Chapter has also made donations to the Naval Academy Foundation and to the Navy-Marine Corps Residence Foundation.

Well done, Washington!

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Gen. Thomas Holcomb, USMC (Ret.), who became a Marine by accident and went on to become the first in the Marine Corps to attain the rank of general, died 24 May in New Castie, Del. Services were held at Ft. Myer Chapel on 28 May, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.

Gen. Holcomb was the 17th Commandant of the Marine Corps. During his seven years as Commandant the Corps grew from 16,000 men to some 300,000 men and women. Throughout 44 years of active service, he had duty in China, the Philippines, Cuba and France.

According to the Washington Post, Gen. Holcomb said he would not have become a Marine "except that I was tongue-tied in front of the first U. S. Senator I ever met." This came about when the Senator, a friend of his father, offered him a chance to take an examination for a commission. Holcomb did not want to take it but when he went to thank the Senator for the offer anyway, the latter took it for granted that he would accept the offer—so he took the test.

As a lieutenant colonel in 1918 he fought during World War I at Chateau-Thierry, Soissons, St. Mihiel and in the Meuse Argonne. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star with three oak leaf clusters, the Purple Heart, the French Cross of the Legion of Honor and three decorations of the Croix de Guerre with palm.

He was a graduate of the Command and General Staff College of the Army, the Navy War College and the Army War College, and was Commandant of the Marine Corps School at Quantico. As the result of an act of Congress, he became a lieutenant general in 1942—the highest ranking officer in the history of the Corps; following retirement in 1944 he was made a full general.

President Roosevelt appointed him U. S. Minister to the Union of South Africa, where he served until his resignation in 1948. He managed the family farm at St. Marys City, Md., until he remrned to the Washington area in 1956; following a serious illness in 1964, he returned to his native New Casde.

He is survived by his only son, Lt. Col. Franklin P. Holcomb, USMC (Ret.), of Paris.

His wife died in 1962.

General Holcomb was an honorary member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

SHIPMATE COPY DEADLINES

Mr. John F. Gordon

Issue Aug.-Sept., 1965 October, 1965

Copy Due at Alumni House August 2 Sept. 13 S H I P M A T E

WANTED—LUCKY

BAGS

GROWING

Inland

'46 '51 '54 '57 through '64, inc.

If any alumnus has a surplus Lucky Bag of any of the classes listed, the Alumni Association would be happy to receive it.

CALIFORNIA

MARITIME

ACADEMY

The Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy announces the retirement in October 1965 of the Academy's Superintendent, Capt. H. E. Richter, USN (Ret.) (USNA '24), and invites applications for the position.

Applications or inquiries should be addressed to: The Board of Governors California Maritime Academy P. O. Box 1392 Vallejo, Calif. 94591 TRIDENT

SCHOLARS

Eight midshipmen second class have been selected from a field of fifteen applicants as Trident Scholars for the academic year 1965-66.

The selections were made by the Naval Academy's Academic Board.

In order to provide some exceptional students with the opportunity for an experience in independent research, the Naval Academy instituted its Trident Scholar program in 1963. Under this program, midshipmen second class, standing in the top 10 percent of their class at the end of the year, are invited to submit proposed projects for independent study and research to be conducted in their senior year. Twelve midshipmen have now completed projects under the new program.

The eight midshipmen from the class of 1966 are: Richard H. Barchi—Yardley, Pa.; Ian S. Gordon—Catons, Md.; Paul A. Johnson—Royal Oak, Mich.; Thomas C. Kildebeck—Torrington, Wyo.; Edward A. McKenney—Newton, N.H.; Robert M. Nutwell—Murray Hill, N.J.; John A. Orcutt—Holyoke, Colo.; and John S. Redd— Sidney, Iowa.

The Trident Scholar program is similar to the Scholar of the House program at Yale University. The scholars are excused from formal course requirements, but may enroll in or audit courses as they desire. The Trident Scholar works independently on his research project and is assigned a faculty advisor who is well acquainted with the field in which the scholar is working.

The technical and scientific areas selected by the scholars vary in subjects from "Investigation of the Effects of Non-Newtonian Liquids on Turbulent Fluctuations in the Boundary Layer" to the "Influence of Polymar Additives on Hydrodynamic Flow Noise Around Sonar Domes."

A

REMINDER

HOMECOMING this year is scheduled for the 8th, 9th and 10th of October. Plans are now well underway at the Academy and at Alumni House and will be announced in detail in the August-September issue of Shipmate. Advance dope: Adm. David L. McDonald '28, Chief of Naval Operations, and Gen. Wallace M. Greene '30, Commandant of the Marine Corps, will be principal speakers at the Alumni Assembly.

J U N E - J U L Y ,

1 9 6 5

Southern

CHAPTERS

California

A newly formed chapter was launched at the Norton Air Force Base Officers' Club on 20 May. Present at the commissioning ceremony were: B, O. Wells '17, W. C. Blinn '26, F. C. Manville '27, R. Burnett '27, E. C. Folger '29, R. F. Leverenz '33, E. B. Jarman '38, C. T. Joy, Jr., '47, E. C. Peake '51, W. B. Haff '51, J. N. Green '51, F. C. Halstead '51, L. L. Lambert '52, H. Hunt '52, M. Mauldin '52, D. Picardat '52, W. Schuler '54, C. S. Summers '55, W, H. Black '56, A, L. Delgado '56, P. J. Wilson '56, H. S. Andrews '57, T. Keifer '58, R. Green '58, and G. L. Bowser '61.

Lucky Bags of a few classes are missing from the spare collection. These classes are:

'00 '09 '38 '45

NEW

TRADITION

The library of Alumni House includes one complete set of Lucky Bags plus spare copies which are put to good and careful use.

BIRTHDAY PARTY. Adm. Roy L. Johnson, CinCPacFlt, and VAdm. Paul D. Stroop, ComNovAirPac, observe Adm. Jackson as he cuts the coke.

On 10 May, Richard Harrison Jackson celebrated his birthday; this time it was his ninetyninth. Admiral Jackson, a member of the class of 1887, is the Naval Academy's oldest living graduate and a long-time member of the Alumni Association. Expressing the sentiments of all hands on this significant occasion. Admiral Boone wrote him as follows: Dear Admiral Jackson, Happy birthday, sir! May this day be the happiest of all the ninety-nine birthdays you have enjoyed so far.

As President of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, I extend to you on behalf of alumni throughout the world sincere congratulations and all good wishes on this auspicious occasion.

We are proud to salute our oldest living graduate and we point with pride also to your distinguished naval career and exceptional retirement activities as goals for all alumni to strive to reach.

May you long continue to enjoy good health and happiness. The Naval Academy Alumni Association is ever willing to render to you any service of which it is capable.

Happy birthday. Admiral Jackson!

Sincerely, / s / W. F. Boone Admiral USN (Ret.) President

After the commissioning pennant was hoisted and the by-laws approved plans were formulated for future meetings. Thanks to Zeke Jarman, the next meeting will be in late July at NOL, Corona, followed by joining the Peninsula Chapter in rooting Navy on to victory over Stanford on 25 Sept. in Palo Alto. Bob and Betty Burnett volunteered to chair a Palm Springs outing. The year's activities will include a TV gathering for the Army-Navy game.

Albuquerque

The chapter meeting of the Albuquerque chapter of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association was held at the Sandia Base Officers' Club on 19 April. The oflicers elected to serve until January 1966 were: President, Capt. C. B. Langston, USN '35; vice president, Capt. G. E. Weinstein, USAF '53; secretary-treasurer, Lt. F. G. Woods, USN '57.

There are over 100 known USNA alumni in the area and it is expected that this chapter will become a very satisfying and active experience for its members. The second meeting was held the first of June.

BARB

TROPHY

RAdm. Gene Fluckey, USN, Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, presented the USS BARB trophy to the winner of the Naval Academy squash racquets championships, Midn. John E. Bishop '65.

-Admiral Jackson replied: Dear Admiral Boone: Your letter dated 10 May 1965 is greatiy appreciated. Please give my best to the Alumni House and to all the members.

If it wasn't so far, I would love to journey back and see the many changes that have taken place since I graduated. I am sure that there would be all new faces there by now.

Take care and keep up the fine work.

Sincerely, / s / R. H. Jackson Admiral USN (Ret.) The Alumni Association's senior-most citizen is a gentleman of many talents and accomplishments. Enclosed with the Admiral's letter, and typical of his spirit, was a signed copy of his latest bit of poetry.

"AYE-A'YE FOR A SAILOR" You can scarce expect one of my age to speak in public on the stage.

And if by chance I fall below Demosthenes and Cicero, Clap gently and say "So-so, So-so," And if so-so sounds like a tailor Then shout "Aye-Aye" . . .

FOR I'M A SAILOR.

RAdm. Gene Fluckey presents USS BARB to Midn. John E. Bishop '65.

Trophy

Admiral Fluckey, former skipper of the illustrious BARB, also presented a watch and a dolphin to the winner. The admiral always has been an ardent supporter of Navy athletics, serving as officer representative of squash racquets and heading the successful Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium drive a few years ago.

Midn. Bishop not only won the coveted BARB trophy, but the Maryland State title for 1965.

Clark Graham '64, Lee Pekary '63 and John Griffiths '58 also won both tides.

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CLASS OF ' 0 8

FUND

The Alumni Association and the class of '08 have recently concluded an agreement whereby the class donated to the Association approximately $4000 for the purpose of purchasing books for the use by midshipmen in the Naval Academy Library. The Association, acting as trustee of this fund, will use the income therefrom to purchase such books for the library as may be recommended by the Naval Academy librarian.

Our congratulations to '08 for this tangible support of the Naval Academy through the Alumni Association.

A MUSEUM THAT NEEDS

ATLANTIC CHANGE OF COMMAND. At the ceremony in the hangar deck of the USS AMERICA Adm. Page Smith, being relieved, is flanked by Adm. David L. McDonald, CNO, and Adm. Thomas H. Mooter, relieving, during salute to the Honorable Paul H. Nitze, SecNav.

EVERYTHING

Capt. Don F. Smith '21, USN (Ret.), has been appointed curator of Naval Air and Marine Air of the San Diego AeroSpace Museum at Balboa Park, San Diego, Calif. The appointment was made by Mr. Al H. Riley, Jr., executive director of the museum.

A veteran naval aviator, Capt. Smith has a naval air background of 40 years, including service in the first carrier LANGLEY. He will be responsible for all naval and Marine air exhibits and displays, and in forming a Naval Air Advisory Committee composed of high ranking naval aviators and leading citizens interested in the subject.

Capt. and Mrs. Smith recently returned to their home in Coronado, at 955 I Ave., after living at "Charles' Gift" at Lusby Md., one of the historical showplaces of Maryland.

Anyone having artifacts, memorabilia, photos, trinkets, etc., which they would like to have placed in the museum are asked to communicate with Capt. Smith who says, "We are starting from scratchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we need everything."

COMMAND

CHANGE

America's top military position of command in the Atlantic Ocean area changed hands at Norfolk, Va., on 30 April, when Adm, Thomas H. Moorer relieved Adm. H. Page Smith of his three-fold duties as Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic under NATO, and Commander-in-Chief of the unified Adantic Command and the U. S. Adantic Fleet.

The ceremonies ended 45 years of naval service for Admiral Smith. As SACLant Admiral Moorer is in command of NATO forces from the nine allied nations which contribute deep sea naval forces to NATO's defense of the Adantic. As CinCLant he commands all Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps forces in the Atlantic area assigned by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As CinCLantFlt, he is in command of 490 ships, 2500 aircraft and more than 290,000 officers and men of the Atlantic Fleet, including personnel of the Fleet Marine Force.

MCCORMICK, KYLE CARGILL ' 6 5 , Summit, N.J.

22

May

MCLEOD, MURDOCH MILLS (CDR USN 2 9 A p r i l ' 6 5 , Long Island, N.Y.

'47),

BELL, ROBERT G R A H A M (MAJ USAF ' 5 2 ) , 16 M a y ' 6 5 , AA Bien H o a A i r f i e l d , V i e t n a m .

MURPHY, TERENCE MEREDITH (LT USN 9 A p r i l ' 6 5 , A A , Gulf of Tonkin.

'61),

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NESTOR, J O H N

'22),

lasit Call M a y '65, AA, BROWNFIELD, RET ' 2 6 ) , BURCHETT,

JOHN

VINCENT

' 6 5 , N.Y., CLIFT,

HERBERT

GILES

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REINIGER, GUSTAVUS GEORGE (LTCOL RET ' 1 3 ) , 14 M a y ' 6 5 , W a s h . , D.C.

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'35),

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WESTON

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USN

1 M a r c h ' 6 5 , Hutchinson, K a n .

D U R H A M , ALBUS ' 2 7 , 2 7 Dec ' 6 4 , T a r z a n a , Calif.

EADES, THOMAS ALLEN (LCDR USN ' 5 7 ) , 2 9 April

USN

ODEN, S O L O M O N FREDERICK (CAPT USN RET ' 2 4 ) , 11 M a y ' 6 5 , St. Petersburg, Flo.

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(CDR

USN

'65, Vienna,

N.Y.

CLARK, RENSSELAER

LOUIS

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' 6 5 , Rochester,

(CAPT USAF ' 5 1 ) , 6

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N.Y.

I R V I N , JAMES KAY (LCDR USN RET ' 4 3 ) , 2 7 M a r c h ' 6 5 , Koln-Dellburck, Germany.

JENSEN, REDMOND ROLAND (CAPT USMC '57), 2 M a y ' 6 5 , AA, N.H. JONES, GEORGE LORRAINE, JR. (LT USN RET ' 2 7 ) , 13 M a y ' 6 5 , Santa I n e z , Calif.

KIEL, PAUL J O H N (LCDR USNR RET ' 2 5 ) , 7 M a y ' 6 5 , W a s h . , D.C. KIMZEY, ORD, JR. (CDR USN ' 4 6 ) , 15 A p r i l ' 6 5 , J e r e z , Spain.

K I N N E , MERRILL TALMAGE (CAPT USNR RET ' 1 5 ) , 2 5 A p r i l ' 6 5 , La J o l l a , Calif.

LAHAYE, JAMES DAVID (CDR USN ' 4 7 ) , 8 M a y ' 6 5 , A A a t sea, V i e t n a m .

LANGLOiS, ROBERT I R V I N G (CDR USN RET ' 4 2 ) , 14 A p r i l ' 6 5 , V e r n o n , Conn.

L A W T O N , ANDREW PETRIE (CAPT USN RET ' 2 1 ) , 17 M a y ' 6 5 , MacDili AFB, T a m p a , Flo. MCCANDLESS, W I L S O N BALDWIN (CDR USNR RET ' 2 2 ) , 10 Dec. ' 6 4 , Fla. 30

ROCKWELL, JAMES (1/LT 18 A p r i l ' 6 5 , Pa.

USMC

RET

RULE H O W A R D CLARK, JR. (CDR USN ' 2 0 ) , 2 4 A p r i l ' 6 5 , U S N H , Annapolis,

USAR '33), RET Md.

SCHLEIF, EDWARD LLEWELLYN (CAPT USN RET ' 2 5 ) , 11 M a y ' 6 5 , USNH, O a k l a n d , Calif.

SIMS, GELZER LOYALL (RADM USN RET ' 2 5 ) , 2 1 A p r i l ' 6 5 , O r a n g e b u r g , S.C. ST. A M A N D , N O R M A N M a y ' 6 5 , A A , N.H.

(CAPT USMC ' 5 9 ) ,

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RENSSELAER WESTON CLARK

'08

Mr. Rensselaer W. Clark died 19 April in St. Luke's Hospital, New York City. He was a graduate of the Naval Academy in 1908, and served until 1919 when he resigned with the rank of lieutenant commander. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his ordnance works in World War I. After his resignation, "Ranee," as he was known to his classmates, had a distinguished career in the business world. He joined the E. W. Bliss Co., machinery manufacturers in Brooklyn, as production manager. Sixteen years later he joined United Aircraft Corp. in Bridgeport, Conn.,

and became vice president of the company and served as general manager of its Sikorsky aircraft division.

In the late 1940's he became president of the Hayes Manufacturing Co., a maker of parts for aircraft and automobiles, in Grand Rapids, Mich.

From 1951-55 he was chairman of the board of Hayes International Corp. at Birmingham, Ala., a manufacmrer of parts for space vehicles and missiles and of electronic communication devices.

He is survived by his widow, Louise Morse Clark; two daughters, Mrs. George Washburn and Mrs. Robert Limbert, and three grandchildren.

GUSTAVUS

GEORGE REINIGER

'13

Lt.Col. Gustavus G. G. "Gus" Reiniger, USA (Ret.), who served as a staff officer under Gen. John J. Pershing, died 14 May at the new Veterans Administration Hospital, Washington, D . C , after a brief illness. Services were held at Ft. Myer Chapel, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

He was born 29 Jan. 1891 in Iowa and entered the Naval Academy with the class of 1913. He was graduated from Yale University, the War College School of Military Government of the University of Virginia, and Foreign Service Officers School of the Department of State, and attended Cambridge University, England.

Col. Reiniger organized one of the first Reserve Officers Associations in this country in North Carolina and accompanied Gen. Pershing and his aide, then Maj.Gen. George Marshall, on a nationwide tour to stimulate interest in forming an active reserve.

After serving in World War I, he was assigned to the Army General Staff in 1922, serving until Congress passed legislation authorizing an Active Reserve Corps in 1926, when he retired. He then joined the National Broadcasting Co., and later the Radio Engineering Laboratories.

He returned to active duty in 1941, when he was Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, in the Central African Theater and served in the North African campaign.

Following the war he was executive to the Judge Advocate in Frankfurt, Germany, during the Nuremberg War Crime trials, retiring in 1951. He lived at the Army and Navy Club.

Survivors include three sons, Clement Wright Reiniger of Annapolis, Haigh McDiarmid Reiniger of Darien, Conn., and Scott Hale Reiniger of Bedford, N.Y.; a brother Scott of Des Moines, Iowa, and 11 grandchildren.

MERRILL TALMAGE

KINNE

'15

Capt. Merrill Talmage Kinne, USNR (Ret.), died 25 April in La Jolla, Calif. Funeral services were held at Saint James By the Sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla on 28 April, with interment with military honors in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.

Capt. Kinne was born in Johnstown, N.Y., and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1915.

During World War I he served in the destroyer STEVENS operating out of Queenstown, Ireland.

S H I P M A T E

After W W I he served as aide to Admiral Jackson in Ponta Delgado, Azores. He was serving at the Naval Proving Ground Dahlgren when he resigned in 1922 to enter private life.

During World War II he served in both the Adantic and Pacific theaters for which he received two letters of commendation. He commanded the troop transport REPUBLIC, then was assigned as commanding officer of the Naval Magazine at Port Chicago, Calif. He retired from active service in the Naval Reserve in 1946. In private life, he was a resident partner of an industrial engineering company in Boston, Mass.

The Kinnes moved to La Jolla in 1965 and lived at 1402 West Muirlands Dr. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth Potter Kinne; a daughter, Mrs. William Hillyer of La Jolla, and a granddaughter.

HOWARD CLARK RULE, JR. '20 Cdr. Howard C. Rule, USN (Ret.), died 24 April of cancer at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, after an extended illness. A memorial service was held at the Naval Academy Chapel, followed by private interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

After graduation, Cdr. Rule served in various ships but mostly in destroyers. He then attended the Naval Postgraduate School and Columbia University where he received his Master's degree in engineering. After various duties at sea and ashore he was retired for physical disability in 1937.

"Red," as he was best known to classmates, was recalled to active duty prior to World War II to teach engineering at the Naval Academy and the Postgraduate School. After again retiring from active duty in 1947, he became an associate professor in the Department of Marine Engineering at the Academy until his retirement in 1960. He attended the 45th class reunion.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Drayton Cain Rule of Ferry Farms, Annapolis; two daughters, Mrs. Mary R. Wooldridge of London and Mrs. Susan R. Miller of Ellicott City, Md., and seven grandchildren.

ANDREW PETRIE LAWTON '21 Capt. Andrew P. Lawton, USN (Ret.), died 17 May at McDill Air Force Base Hospital, Tampa, Fla. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.

Capt, Lawton, a graduate of the Naval Academy in 1921, served in the Office of Naval Intelligence, in the Naval Hydrographic Office, Cleveland, and in a minesweeper early in his career. He later had duty in the Philippines and commanded the GUAM on the Yangtze in 1937.

Cruiser duty in BOISE followed, after which he completed the Naval War College course at Newport.

In 1945 he took command of USS AMSTERDAM. After shaking down in the Atlantic the new cruiser was ordered to the Pacific and became a part of the fast carrier protective screen of Task Force 38 under Admiral Halsey, operating off Leyte and in strikes on the Japanese home islands. In 1948 he became a member of the Joint Staff, Commander-in-Chief Far East as Deputy Chief, Joint Strategic and Operations Group. Later he was in command of the Philadelphia group of the Adantic Reserve Fleet.

Survivors include his widow, Mildred; a daughter, Patricia, and his father, Mr. Lamech Lawton of Youngstown, Ohio. The home address is 243 Crandall Ave., Youngstown.

JOHN LOUIS NESTOR '22 Cdr. John L. Nestor, USN (Ret,), died 6 May at La Jolla, Calif. He was born 1 Aug. 1899 at Nashville, Tenn.

Cdr, Nestor was a graduate of the Naval Academy in 1922. During World War II he was taken prisoner of war and imprisoned in JUNE-JULY,

1965

Rokuroshi Prison Camp, Japan. Following retirement in January 1947, he made his home in La Jolla.

Survivors include his widow, Helen, of 324 Belvedere St., La Jolla.

GELZER LOYALL SIMS '25

RAdm. Gelzer L. Sims, USN (Ret.), died 21 April in the Orangeburg Regional Hospital, Orangeburg, S.C, Interment was in Sunnyside Cemetery, Orangeburg, with full military honors.

He had been retired in June 1947 for a heart disSOLOMON FREDERICK ODEN '24 order and was limited in his activities for a Capt. S. F. Oden, USN (Ret.), died 11 May number of years. of heart failure at St. Petersburg, Fla., where he Adm. Sims had an outstanding war record in had lived since 1959. Services were held at destroyers, commanding USS RAMSEY and USS Blackshear, Ga., his birthplace, with interment MAURY, followed by command of DesDiv 122 and in the family plot in the Blackshear Cemetery finally DesRon 14 in the Philippine and Java with military honors. campaigns. H e was awarded the Navy Cross, Silver Star with gold star. Bronze Star with Capt. Oden was graduated from the Naval gold star, and the Presidential Unit Citation.

Academy in 1924, then served mainly in destroyers. He served in the Nicaraguan Campaign, He is survived by his widow. Sue; a daughter, and was air defense officer aboard PENNSYLVANIA Georgia (Mrs. Wilbrod St. Amand); a son, LCdr. at Pearl Harbor. He was commanding officer of Gelzer L. Sims, Jr. '52; a brother. Dr. Henry R. USS HECTOR during the Korean War, with other Sims of Rock Hill, S.C, and two grandchildren. commands in USS ELKHART, USS VINTON USS LEO.

and

At the time of his retirement in 1955 he was Inspector of Recruiting and Naval Officer Procurement for the Sixth Naval District, after which he attended Mercer University where he received a Master's degree in education. He taught in the Macon, Ga., schools prior to moving to Florida.

Surviving are his widow, Stella, of 165 23rd Ave., So., St. Petersburg; a son, Thomas E. Oden of Alexandria, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Oden Harrison and Mrs. Rebecca Oden Bardey, both of Blackshear, and three grandchildren.

EDWARD LLEWELLYN SCHLEIF '25 Capt. Edward L. Schleif, USN (Ret,), died on 11 May at the Naval Hospital, Oakland, Calif.

Services and interment were at the Golden Gate National Cemetery. It was requested that all memorials be sent to the .American Cancer Society or the Navy Relief Society.

Capt. Schleif, a member of the Naval Academy class of 1925, took postgraduate work at Annapolis and the University of California at Berkeley where he received his Master's degree in mechanical engineering in 1933.

During his 30 years of service he served as engineering officer in destroyers, ordnance and electrical officer at the Norfolk Navy Yard, and operations and maintenance officer of the Staff, Mine Force Pacific. During World War II he served as staff gunnery officer of Task Force 16 attached to USS ENTERPRISE and USS ESSEX. In

1944 he was head of the Gyro Compass Section, Bureau of Ships, and received a Presidential Citation signed by the Secretary of the Navy commending his performance of duty in Washington.

At the close of the war he had command of amphibious ships both in the Pacific and Atlantic and later was division commander of Amphibious Forces, 6th Fleet. Two years before retirement in 1955 were served as supervising inspector of Naval Material, Western District, Treasure Island. He then became associated with the East Bay Municipal District in their water expansion program.

He is survived by his widow, Margaret W. Schleif of 695 Mariposa Ave., Oakland; a daughter, Mrs. George H. Stout of Mt. Forest, III.; two sisters, Mrs. Angelo Hoffmann of Milwaukee, Wis., and Miss Georgiana Schleif of Wampaca, Wis., and three grandchildren.

PAUL JOHN KIEL '25 LCdr. Paul J. Kiel, USNR (Ret.), died suddenly in Washington, D . C , on 7 May. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery on the 14th, with simple military service, near the grave of his brother, Lt.Col. Henry I. Kiel, USN (Ret.), USNA '24.

A native Texas, he made his home in Dallas for many years. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fred W. Lillis, and a number of relatives in the east and Texas, including a nephew, Lt. Richard H. Kiel, USNA '57.

GEORGE LORRAINE JONES '27 Lt. George L. Jones, USN (Ret.), died suddenly at his home, Woodstock Ranch, Santa Inez, Calif., on 13 May. Interment was in the Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery at Ballard, near his ranch home.

Lt. Jones, a native of Berryville, Va., made his home in Annapolis before moving to the west coast in 1962. A graduate of the Naval Academy in 1927, he served mainly in carriers until 1939 when he retired because of coronary thrombosis.

From 1940-55 he was an executive with Lockheed Aircraft Corp., then the Hughes Aircraft Co., and served a term as city councilman at Arcadia, Calif. From 1962-65 he was a rancher and thoroughbred owner and breeder at Santa Ynez.

He is survived by his widow, Frances; two sons, Capt. David B. Jones, USAF '53, and George G. Jones '58; three brothers, Gwynne and William Jones of Virginia and Ted Jones of Georgia, and seven grandchildren.

JAMES HERVE MILLS '29 Capt. James H. Mills, USN (Ret.), died 8 April at the Naval Hospital, Oakland, Calif.

Services were held at Ft. Myer Chapel on 15 April, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

A 1929 graduate of the Naval Academy, Capt.

Mills was designated a naval aviator in 1931.

He served in Observation Squadron One aboard PENNSYLVANIA, and participated in action at Pearl Harbor after the Japanese attack. Following service as commanding officer. Observation Squadron Two, he was on the staff of ComAirLant and Commander, Fleet Air Norfolk; he later commanded the seaplane tender ROCKAWAY during the Normandy invasion.

Following World War II, he had successive duties as commanding officer VR-44, and as a student and staff officer at the Naval War College, Newport. Upon completion of shore duty in 1954 he again had duty afloat as commanding officer of the attack aircraft carrier BOXER in the Pacific and Far East. Prior to retirement in 1959, he served as director of Fleet Air San Diego, and as CO, Naval Air Station, Alameda, Calif.

He is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Marie (Mrs. R. B. Linnekin) of Virginia Beach, Va., and Patricia (Mrs. M. G. Woodbury) of Lexington Park, Md.; two grandchildren, two sisters and one brother, all of whom reside on the west coast.

JAMES ROCKWELL '33 1st Lt. James Rockwell, USMC (Ret.), died of cancer at the Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, on 18 April. He was buried with honors in Arlington National Cemetery on 22 April.

Following retirement in 1940, he served as a staff engineer with Creole Petroleum Corp. in Venezuela. For the past 11 years he has been with General Electric, first in Schenectady, N.Y., and then in Philadelphia.

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He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Diana Hutchins, daughter of the late Capt. C T. Hutchins, USN, and a daughter, Alix, who is married and lives in Wayne, Pa. The Rockwell home address is 514 Hilaire Rd., St. Davids, Pa. ORD KIMZEY, JR., ' 4 6

Cdr. Ord Kimzey, USN, was killed in an auto accident in Jerez, Spain, on 15 April. Interment was in Forest Hills Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark., the city of his birth.

Cdr. Kimzey, a graduate of the Naval Academy in 1946, was executive officer of USS HOLLAND at Rota, Spain, at the time of the accident, but had new orders as Commander Submarine Division 51 at San Diego.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ord Kimzey of 8516 Geyer Spring Rd., Little Rock, and a sister, Mrs. Hazel K. Pekar, also of Litde Rock, MURDOCH

MILLS MCLEOD

'47

Cdr. Murdoch M. McLeod, USN, was killed in an aircraft crash at sea in the vicinity of Montauk Point, Long Island, on 29 April. He was attached to the Flight Test Division at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md. The plane crashed after its pilot radioed that the experimental aircraft, a C-2A, had lost both engines. It was on loan to the Grumman Aircraft Corp., and was on evaluation flight.

as executive officer of a minesweeper in Japan and Korea, and as a public information officer in the Third Naval District, New York.

After leaving the service he joined the New York Daily News, then joined Bell Laboratories in 1958, working in the general and technical information departments until 1963 when he became photo service editor in the public relations department of the American Telephone & Telegraph Co. He subsequently became editor of publications at AT&T. He returned to Bell Laboratories as a department head last March, Survivors include his widow. Norma; a son, Kyle K., and a daughter, Cindy, of 51 Holly Glen Lane North, Berkeley Heights; a sister, Mrs. Abigail C. Hamilton of Winchester, Mass., and his father, Mr. Kyle McCormick of Princeton, W. Va. JACK D A R W I N

BROWN

'51

Capt. Jack D. Brown, USAF, was officially reported killed in a military aircraft accident near Pilgrim Mountain in Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana, on 6 May. He was attached to the 10th Strategic Missile Squadron, Malmstrom Air Force Base.

Capt. Brown was born 9 July 1925 in Indiana.

He was a graduate of the Naval Academy, class of 1951.

Survivors include his widow, Lucille; a son, Bradley W,, and daughters Darlu J. and Liss L., of 1001 Carlos Dr., Great Falls, Mont., and his father, Mr. Elmer Brown of 3630 N, Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, Ind. ROBERT G R A H A M

BELL ' 5 2

Thomas Allen Eades '57 NORMAN

ST. A M A N D

'59

Capt. Norman St. Amand, USMC, was killed in an airplane crash on Sunday, 2 May, near his home town of Derry, N.H. He had been stationed at Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Va., since March 1964.

Maj. Robert G. Bell, USAF, was killed in an accidental bomb explosion at Bien Hoa Airfield, Vietnam, on 16 May. Memorial services were held at the Miramar Naval Air Station Chapel on 22 May, with a fly by of the U. S. Air Force "Thunderbirds." Funeral services were held a week later at Stephanville, Tex., with interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Cisco, Tex. Major Bell was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1952. He had flown for two years with the aerial acrobatic group, the Thunderbirds, as slot man. He had completed astronaut training at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., and the junior Naval War College course at Newport. R.I.

Murdoch Mills McLeod '47

A memorial service was held at the Naval Air Station Chapel on 5 May, with services at Ft. Myer Chapel on 7 May, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Cdr. McLeod, a graduate of the Naval Academy in 1947, was a native of Minneapolis, Minn. He is survived by his widow, Jane S. McLeod, and eight children: John S., Sandra A., Judith A., Michael J., Donald C , Sarah S., Mark D., and Charles S.; his father, Mr. Donald C McLeod of Scottsdale, Ariz., and his mother, Mrs. Forrest W. Waltz of Hemet, Calif.

KYLE CARGILL MCCORMICK

'48

Mr. Kyle C McCormick of Berkeley Heights, N.J., died unexpectedly on 22 May at Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J. Services were held at the Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial, Mr. McCormick was a graduate of the Naval Academy in 1948, after attending Davidson College and the University of Virginia. He served in the Adantic, Caribbean and Mediterranean areas between 1947-50, when he resigned to enter the newspaper field. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean conflict, serving 32

He had been assigned to USS ORISKANY as an exchange officer but during a ship deployment had been diverted to the Air Force contingent at Bien Hoa. After completing a fighter sortie he was being driven back to the hangar in a jeep when a B-57 exploded as they were passing by.

Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn, and a son and daughter, Wesley Curtis and Cherlyn Cathleen, of 2461 Murray Ridge Rd., San Diego, Calif., and his mother, Mrs. Ida L. Edwards of Cisco.

THOMAS ALLEN EADES

'57

LCdr. Thomas A. Eades, USN, died on 29 April in the vicinity of Montauk Point, Long Island, N.Y., as the result of an early warning aircraft crash at sea. He was co-pilot of the plane.

Cdr. Eades was born 10 June 1934 at Dallas, Tex. He was a graduate of the Naval Academy, class of 1957. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen Eades of 7708 Mason Dells Dr., Dallas.

Surviving are his widow, Barbara, and three small children,

REDMOND

WILLIAM

ROLAND JENSEN

'57

Capt. Redmond R. Jensen, USMC, was killed in a T-28 airplane crash near Derry, N.H., on 2 May, while on a proficiency flight from Quantico, Va. With him at the time of the crash and also killed was Capt. Norman St. Amand, USAF '59.

Capt. Jensen, who was born in Illinois, was a 1957 graduate of the Naval Academy. Survivors include his widow, Carol, and two children.

Norman St. Amand '59

Prior to reporting to Quantico, where he was an instructor, Capt. St. Amand, a 1959 graduate of the Naval Academy, had been assigned to an operational squadron in Beaufort, S.C,

PETER ANDERSON

'63

Lt. (jg) William P. Anderson, USN, died on 25 March, in an automobile accident at Meridian, Miss. Services were held at the Ft. Myer Chapel, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Lt. Anderson was born 1 Dec. 1937 at Yankton, S.C. He enlisted in the Navy in the fall of 1955, receiving basic training at San Diego, Calif., where he was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps. He received aviation electronics training S H I P M A T E

at the Naval School Command at Memphis, Tenn. and in 1958 served in USS SARATOGA during the Lebanon crisis. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1963.

Sec'y. Como. Harry A. Badt, USN (Ret.) Blair House, 8201 16th St. Silver Spring, Md. The class extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of Rensselaer W. "Ranee" CLARK, who died 19 April in St. Luke's Hospital, New York City.

Elise Cutts has asked the secretary to convey her deep appreciation to the class for their expressions of sympathy to her and to her family on the death of her husband, Elwin F. Cutts.

William Peter Anderson '63

After serving in USS TATTNALL he received flight training at Pensacola, and was in advanced jet training at the time of his death.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Annabelle Anderson of 9225 Alcona St., Lanham, Md., and a brother, Lt. (jg) James D. Anderson, USN, also of Lanham.

Sec'y, Capt. R. C. Parker. USN (Ret.) 5706 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, Md. 20014

Estelle GYG-iVX, wife of our classmate Felix, died on 24 Jan. at their home in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., after a prolonged illness. Her remains were cremated after a memorial service at Del Mar, Calif., and on 24 May they were interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Some 25 people were present, though only Bemis and Parker were available from 1907.

Felix, accompanied by their son, Cdr. Rex Gygax, USN, returned to the west coast immediately after the services.

On

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May

the

USS

BRADLEY,

which

Sue

Bradley had christened in March, 1964, was placed in commission at the Bethlehem Shipping Corp., San Francisco. A portrait of our classmate Willis Bradley, presented by her, hangs in the ship's wardroom. Present also at the commissioning were their daughters, Betty Earle and Anne Brucker; his grandchildren, Lt. Bruce McCandlcss II, USN, and Sue McCandless Cutcomb, and great-grandson Bruce McCandless III. When a death or other event of moment occurs about the time that Shipmate is going to press, it is the problem of class secretaries whether to go ahead and get under the wire with whatever is known about it, or to wait for more details and delay their publishing for another month or so. Either way one is probably wrong!

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Sec'y, RAdm. Harold C. Train, USN (Ret.) 1 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Mary Willson McDERMOTT. In a letter recently received from Mrs. Walter J. Alves, she gave me the sad news that her mother, Mary Willson McDermott, died on 23 March. She was the widow of our classmate, John Clark McDermott, who died on 26 Sept. 1961 in Guntersville, Ala.

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John B. "Togo" STALEY writes under date of 19 April that he and his wife, while enroute from Florida to New Castie, N.H., visited Herb STOER in Leesburg, Fla., on 3 April. Herb was taken to the hospital and was seriously ill for several days but under date of 23 April, information has been received that Herb had successfully weathered the storm and would be home in a few days. Our best wishes to Herb for good health and keep smiling.

Staley also says that he and his family, on various occasions, see Mary Schaffer, widow of John L. "Jack" Schaffer '08, and Hazel Davis, widow of Henry F. D. Davis '08.

A most generous contribution to the class fund has been received from Maj.Gen. Littleton W. T. WALLER, USMC (Ret.). Hugh KNERR, Maj.Gen. USAF (Ret.), in a letter dated 1 April, states that on his first cruise after graduation in 1908, in USS ALBANY on station out of Panama, there was a company of Marines on board and that Waller was then a first lieutenant in the company. Knerr says they had two fine skippers in ALBANY: Adm. Henry T. Mayo and Adm. William H. Standley who made the duty in those waters pleasant and interesting.

CLASS LUNCHEONS Present at the monthly class luncheon on 20 April: Braisted, Farrell, Manahan, McCauley, Piatt, Robertson, Poco Smith, Harold Train, Raleigh Williams, Pop Gillam '10, and Carl Moore '10.

Our annual Annapolis mixed luncheon was held at Alumni House on 25 May. Tables were set up in the Ball Room with drinks served in the patio. Thirty-eight were present, our largest attendance in several years: Howard and Lari Benson, Frank and Margaret Braisted, Heck and Lucile Campbell, Hazel Coman, Betty Davis and her two daughters, Mary Joyce and Betty Clark, Jimmie and Rie Doyle, Dorothy Dunn, Bill and Anne Farrell, Jimmie and Ellie Glennon, Husty and Irene Hustvedt, Isabel Maddox, Spec and Alice Manahan, Tracy McCauley, May Moses, Martha Okie, Bobby and Pamelia Robertson, Poco and Betty Smith, Fay Stuart, Harold and May Train, Raleigh Williams, Emily Winters, Clarkson and Burton Bright '10 and Elmer and Mildred Langworthy '10.

KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE. This means, for those who are not familiar with the name, members of the Army and Navy Club, Washington, D . C , who have been members for 50 years, and are excused from further dues. The 1965 roll had the names of five '09ers: Howard Benson, Dave Hedrick, Duff Miller, Raleigh Williams and Harold Train.

WEST COAST CLASS LUNCHEON. Earie McLaren, as has been his custom for several years, got together a litde group for luncheon on 6 May at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles.

Present: Duke Applewhite, Earle and Frances McLaren, Duff Miller, Bob Mooney and Bob and Ethyl White.

LANSDOWNE. I quote a clipping from the Coronado Journal of 6 May: "Zachary F. Lansdowne, a senior from Coronado, is on the Dean's List at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the 1964 fall term. Dean's List is composed of the upper third of undergraduates in scholastic standing. He is a graduate of Coronado High School." Probably Zach's grandson.

BIRTHDAYS IN JUNE Happy birtiiday to: McCANDLISH and MOONEY on the 3rd; FOX on the 6th; MALONEY on the 16th; HAWTHORN on the 17di; FARRELL on tiie 18th; DOYLE and McDANIEL on the 22nd; HUSTVEDT on the 23rd; LOGAN and STRICKLAND on the 27th; PLATT on the 30di.

BIRTHDAYS IN JULY Happy birthday to: TRAMMELL on the 1st BUNKLEY on the 3rd; PAUNACK on the 4th HERSEY on the 8th; TILLEY on the 11th WEYERBACHER on the 12tii; Henry PORTER and WICKHAM on the 17th; LANPHIER on the 23rd.

Harold Train Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.), 5509 Grove St. Clievy Chase 15, Md. Corr. Sec'y. Mr. Dorsey O. Thomas 725 West Blvd., Kokomo, Ind. 46902 The observance of the 55th anniversary of graduation of the class of 1910 approaches as this is written to meet the publication deadline.

Members of the 1910 Class Association will have received a special bulletin with the details of who was present, what they said and did, and who was missing and why. Such part of the story as will be of interest to our friends in other classes will appear in the next issue.

Your reporter appreciated the inquiries as to his welfare following the widely publicized Palm Sunday tornadoes that passed his way. As a young man he had his fair share of experiences with typhoons in the China Sea, and hurricanes off Cape Hatteras. They are the lesser of nature's evils as compared with the Indiana twister that focussed on Kokomo. There was devastation just one short city block awayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but hardly a limb was swayed on his lawn. Tornadoes are crazy things!

Sec'y, VAdm. R. M. Griffin, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington 8, D.C. Corr. Sec'y, Alfred G. Zimermann, USN (Ret.), 2908 45th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Alfred and Susan ZIMERMANN were honored by their son and daughter-in-law, Capt. and Mrs. Richard Zimermann '43, with a reception at Anderson House to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary ( 4 / 2 6 / 6 5 ) . Anderson House, the home of the Order of Cincinnati, was a beautiful setting for the party with several hundred guests, Alfred and Susan, standing in the receiving line with their sturdy son, his attractive wife and their two sons, never looked better. Congratulations Al and Susan.

Several classmates are recuperating at home from recent operations: Carios BAILEY from a cataract operation in Baltimore, Shorty MERRING from heart surgery at Bethesda, and Alex M.-VCOMB from surgery at Bethesda.

One of our most extensive travelers is Paul BATES. In '62 and '63 he spent nine months in Europe, making his headquarters in Madrid and touring extensively in a self-driven Volks33

wagen. In '64 he spent six months in the Pacific, commencing with a visit in Honolulu with his son Paul, his wife and four children. He then proceeded leisurely through the islands to New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Japan and Okinawa. He completed this extensive trip without accident, only to have his new two-day-old car hit broadside and badly damaged upon his return to California.

Paul has lately returned from a fishing trip to South America where he had wonderful fishing in the Argentine and Chile. He left Santiago two days before the earthquake. In Peru he visited Machu Picchu and Cuzco. Upon return to Los Angeles he had logged 14,919 miles by air and 1137 by surface transportation. Except for air he reports all transportation very crude and rugged, particularly on the bus and steamer trip he made over the Andes.

Harry HILL kindly sent me some of the replies he received from classmates following his solicitation for the Paca House fund. The information which follows is extracted from these letters.

Glen HOWELL has kept logs since 1913 and now has 200 bound copies, from which the University of Washington is trying to make a book of his experiences. As previously reported he broke his back in December. Soon after returning home from the hospital he fell and broke four ribs. However, Glen reports that he is "slowly growing together again," has resumed broadcasting, and keeps active.

Fred and Beatrice HATCH have returned to Winchester, Mass., after a winter in Tucson where they enjoyed a stop for lunch with George and Annabel McMILLIN who were on a trip to Texas.

Joe NIELSON is "in fine shape."

Mate and Jack THOM are anticipating their 50th wedding anniversary in June and expect to celebrate it quiedy at their 707 Ranch, Buffalo, Wyo. Charlie McCORD is working on his hobbies and making occasional visits from his home in Berkeley, Calif., to see his daughter and two grandchildren in Long Beach.

If I read a note correcdy Peux McHENRY was piloting an A3B plane on 2/8/65 when it disintegrated in the air. On 29 April he was at Doctors Home, 113 Cresent Loop, Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, Wash. 98277. The extent of his injuries was not stated, but he was obviously in cheerful spirits.

Billy HICKS writes with letterhead address "Col. William W. Hicks, 280 Glorietta Boulevard, Coronado 18, Calif.," which may indicate that he has moved from Wynne wood. Pa.

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Sec'y, Como. R. S. Wentworth, USN (Ret.) P. O. Box 803, Annapolis, Md. 21401

I have been discharged from the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, with no FEMUR, one steel brace for the right leg and two crutches. I am happy to be home and feel very well—too well for crutches.

Lawrence and Mary BISCHOFF had a pleasant trip to Honolulu in February, visiting their son who is on Adm. U. S. G. Sharp's staff. They met Beck and Dot SANBORNE out there. Ray WAKEMAN is going to Long Beach in September—and is hoping to escape the smog.

Jasper GROW spent April in Peru working on the People to People program. He took 30 persons down there. The American children bought a number of books for the library at Chimbote.

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Ernie BROADBENT's granddaughter, Caroline, is going to be married to Donald Hendrickson in Los Angeles. She is a student at the University of California at Los Angeles, and Donald attends Santa Monica City College. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Cdr. Daniel J. Wallace, Jr. '39.

Lou and Walter DeLANY have returned home after a "swing" through the Western Pacific.

Helen Morrissey of Englewood, Fla., has been the houseguest of Mammy and Margaret WEEMS at their historic home, Randall House, Annapolis.

Luns HUNTER has just had an operation in a hospital in Richmond, for intestinal trouble.

With good luck he hopes to be out of the hospital by mid-June,

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Exec. V.P., Paul D. Sleeper 4545 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington 8, D. C.

I regret to report that our fine classmate Gus Reiniger died in his sleep while at the new Washington Veterans Hospital on 14 May. He had been in Walter Reed Hospital at various times since last November, but had been transferred to the Veterans Hospital to regain his strength and was expected to be discharged shortly. After cremation he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery following services at the Ft. Myer Chapel and a graveside ceremony with full military honors. (See "Last Call.") Class flowers were sent and the services were attended by classmates Abbott, Hall, Helmick and Sleeper.

We all greeted his three sons and expressed the real sympathy of his classmates.

On a brighter note, Jim HALL's flagship from Africa to Omaha Beach, now renamed the STATE OF MAINE, was tied up in Washington 17-

23 May and was open to visitors. Many hundreds visited and explored her with great interest.

Our class fund has received a generous contribution from Bob GRAYSON. I am sure we all join in our thanks to him.

Recent D.C. class luncheons were attended by Abbott, Davis, Hall, Helmick, Doug Jones, Jake Lee, Rodes and Sleeper. Also with us were George Fort '12, Maj.Gen. Davidson and Col. Foote—A '13, and Maj.Gen. Cunningham, a friend of Gen. Davidson. We were especially glad to have Doug Jones with us again after his hospital visit, and also delighted to welcome Pete Rodes who was on one of his infrequent trips east. As always, we are pleased to have our A '13 friends with us, and George Fort.

ADDRESS NOTES—Mosdy moves to summer homes or return from winter trips.

EVANS, Walter E.—In summer, 216 E. Hand Ave., Wildwood, N.J. 08260; in winter, Stafford House, 5555 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19144.

GRAYSON—Rt, 1, Box 2, Highlands, N , C 28741 ("Would like to see '13ers here").

HALL—(Back home) 2004 Glenn Drive, Belle Haven, Alexandria, Va. 22307.

QUINLAN—Nederiand, Colo. 80466 (He says "'13ers come see me").

THEBAUD — Pointe-au-Pic, P.Q., Canada ("The latch string is always out for classmates").

WHITE—Burning Springs, Ky. 40922 ("Wish we could see more classmates").

WITHERS—(Back home) Conifer Pt., St, Michaels, Md. 21663.

Mrs. Avon S. PICKHARDT—16343 Bernardo Oaks Dr., Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, Calif.

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CASSARD—"Minna and I had a delightful visit in Beaufort, S.C, especially seeing Duby and Gertrude DuBose in Charleston who helped us get to our train home in time."

DALE—"Fishing on Colorado River was poor; also rock gashed outer bottom of boat, but double bottom held for two days before I had to get repairs. Our best to all."

DONAHUE—"Thanks for 'get well' card from D . C luncheon. My eye is improving."

DuBOSE—"We were delighted to see Minna and Paul Cassard recentiy. Wish more '13ers came to see us here in Charleston."

EVANS—"Have been laid up with arthritis but expect to get to our summer home shordy."

(Good luck, Walter. We were all glad to hear from you.)

HATCH & HAZELTINE—Both tell me they are looking forward to the return from Europe of the ROBINSONS; and in meantime having occasional dinners together with their spouses.

HUDSON—"We got as far north as Asheville, N.C, but really disappointed we had to leave for home without getting to D.C. for a class luncheon.

We shall be there sometime."

McCAWLEY—"Today, 6 May, is our 49th anniversary; expect to have a big one next year.

In addition to Ted, Jr.'s new book (see May Shipmate), he has written articles on gun collecting, including one on the arms collection at West Point and another on the winners of the Medal of Honor."

NEWELL—"Had delightful cruise to West Indies; also visited my brother in Melbourne, Fla., and two sisters in Rocky Mount, N.C. We both feel much better after our trip."

RODES—"Enjoyed the April luncheon in D.C. We also went to Crabtown and our grandchildren really were excited by the midshipmen's parade there."

RUBLE—"Fly to Pordand in June to attend graduation of granddaughter from high school.

She will attend Stanford Univ. next Sept. Oldest granddaughter is just now finishing first year at Northwestern Univ."

SEARLES—He tells me he went to Florida to see his daughter living in St. Petersburg. Also, that he expects to be in Annapolis for June Week when his grandson graduates. Hope we get to see you then, Tom. Short notes or cards were also received from Briggs, Clarke, Clarkson, Dillingham, Dudley, Henderson, Thurston, Tisdale and Todd.

All classmates send their best to all '13ers everywhere, as I do.

Paul

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Maury, USN (Ret.) 208 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.). 10231 Vivera Dr. La Mesa, Calif.

With the exception of our Fiftieth Reunion the most delightful party I have attended in a long time was the one given in honor of "Rosie" ROSENDAHL by the Wings Club whose headquarters are in the Biltmore Hotel, New York City. Rosie is a past president of the club and they showed their affection for him by starting things off with a big cocktail party for him in the Fountain Room of the Biltmore beginning at 5:30 P.M. on 26 April, followed by a massive dinner party in the Ball Room of the same hotel.

Both of these were stag parties.

Many prominent people were present for both affairs (more than 200), and after the dinner was over and we were still seated, there were a number of speeches made commending Rosie, including a number of screen films showing him in various stages of his life. One of these showed him at the age of about six, with long curls!

And of course later films depicted him at the height of his career.

Most of the detatils relating to these two parties came as a complete surprise to Rosie, including posters etc., some of which were quite humorous, and others which were very commendatory to him.

SHIPMATE

April 26, 1965, was Admiral Charles E. Rosendoh!

Night at the Wings Club, Biltmore Hotel, New York City, when Walter H. Neff, President, presented to the admiral a scroll making him an Honorary Life Member.

Before closing this account of the celebration, and for the benefit of those reading this column, I would like to add a few words regarding Rosie.

He was the outstanding champion of the Lighterthan-Air component of the U. S. Navy, and from its beginning throughout to the end of that particular phase of the dirigibles, he was unsurpassed. Incidentally, he was the only officer survivor of the USS SHENANDOAH during that awful crash years ago in a storm in Ohio. After the dirigible was broken off in a number of pieces he and a few remnants of the crew brought the remaining section safely down to earth.

This is about all I can add to this story as it is beginning to seem like an obituary.

The secretary of the Wings Club extended to me his regrets that no other members of our class who live in that general area were invited. At his request, about a month before the event, I sent him a list of these Fourteeners and he gave the list to one of his assistants who unintentionally failed to follow his instructions in time, and then it was too late to send out the invitations.

While in New York on the occasion of the party just related. Hazel and I attended a wonderful party given by "Gracie" and Pauline WILLS at their attractive apartment in New York City. The party took place on the Russian Easter Sunday which comes a week later than ours. It was a great success and we enjoyed meeting so many of the attractive guests. Among those present were the Don ROYCEs and the Harvey MITTENDORFs. Incidentally, Pauline belonged to the Russian nobility and escaped from Russia in 1920 when the Bolsheviks took over Russia, and became a refugee in Constantinople. Gracie was there at that time as executive officer of the USS TRACY, and I was also there with the same status in USS OVERTON. We both met Pauline at that time.

Al BERRY wrote a letter recendy telling me that he and Estelle have decided to "shake the dust of Spain from their respective boots" in June and then after 14 years in that country they will eventually arrive in the U.S.A. After leaving Spain they plan to motor around Europe this summer and early fall after which they will head for this country in some ship. Although they will be in Europe until early fall his address until he returns will be in care of his sister, as follows: 1313 3rd St., Coronado, Calif. 92118.

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I am sure that all members of the class of 1914, and also members of other classes, will be very much interested to learn that on 15 May the city of Walla Walla, Wash., dedicated their new Captain Rooks Memorial Park in honor of our beloved classmate Harold ROOKS. He was a born native of that city until he entered the Naval Academy.

All of us will remember that he lost his life while commanding USS HOUSTON in a last great fight against overwhelming odds, which was described by a distinguished naval historian as "one of the most gallant in American naval annals."

The program of the dedication ceremonies is most interesting. The Commandant of the Thirteenth Naval District, RAdm. William F. Farrell, USN, made the formal address, flying down from Seatde for the occasion.

Edith Rooks and her two sons, their wives and five children attended the ceremony as guests of the city.

The ceremony was preceded by a parade as it was Armed Forces Day, and a banquet was held in the evening.

A TOAST TO THE BEST OF THEM ALL, FOURTEEN! Bob

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Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Strnble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Asst. Sec'y. LGen. P. A. del Valle, USMC (Ret.),41 Cornhill St., Annapolis, Md. 21401

1915 CLASS REUNION 1915 held its Fiftieth Reunion in Annapolis on the 14th, 15th and 16th of May. The all-out assistance rendered by RAdm. Minter, Captain Kinney, RAdm, Fitzgerald, Captain Cowdrey and many of their assistants was much appreciated by the class.

The following were at the reunion: Bill and Corra Alexander, Scott Baker, Rafe Bates, Ros and Julia Blair, Howes and Louise Bodfish, Hammond and Susie Bowman, Tim and Lily Brown, Ray Burhen, Irv and Agnes Chambers, Chip and Margaret Chippendale, Stu and Elizabeth Clark, Hortense Clark, Pedro and Katherine del Valle, Dotty Eldredge, Bud Fisher, Malcolm and Nellie Fortson, Shorty Gamble, Chick and Rosalie Glover, Vince and Emilie Godfrey, Homer and Laura Graf, Bill and Helena Granat, Peter Grimm, Sarge and Mary Henning, Kay Hicks, Roy and Anne Horn, Heather Hutchinson, Ed and Agnes Izac, Sam and Eileen Jenkins, Pinky Kneip, Senor and Rose Lusk, Jim and Bea Maher, and Helen Mahoney.

Also Pres and Lucille Marshall, Blanche McCaffrey, Lillian McCormick, John and Martha McCrea, Savvy and Nan Nelson, Swede and Emily Overesch, Snooks and Mildred Paddock, Nat and Julie Pigman, Mel and Lola Powers, Allen and Rachel Quynn, Hobe Ramsey, Dick Richards, Dick Richardson, Chicken and Edith Ritchie, Soc and Mary Rockwell, Ike Schlossbach and Helen Schulz, Colonel and Ros Scott, Jim and Frances Shoemaker, Bing and Lois Sperry, Lew and Elizabeth Stedman, Otto Stephan, Rip Struble, Red Thomas, Scotty and Margaret Umsted, Claude Vickrey, Agnes Winslow, and Grot and Frances Wood.

The earlybirds commenced arriving at Charterhouse about noon on Thursday. About 65 classmates and their wives gathered at Pedro and Katherine del Valle's in the late afternoon for a welcoming garden party. Katherine and Pete were gracious hosts and the sincerity of their greeting promptly found its response in the enthusiasm of their guests. The food was delicious and the nectar, so necessary to slake the dusty throat of the distant traveler, flowed in abundance. Many of us had not seen each other in years—several as long as 50—and the resultant delight was a joy to behold. It was, indeed, an occasion that will never be forgotten by those

who were there. We are deeply indebted to Katherine and Pete for their warm and cordial hospitality which started the reunion on such a wonderful tone.

After the garden party, a large contingent flooded the dining room at Charterhouse and a very enjoyable impromptu party resulted.

The next morning, Friday, we all gathered in the Blue Room of Ward Hall, a new building adjacent to Dahlgren Hall, for a most interesting movie and an even more interesting briefing. The briefing described the changes that have been made in recent years in the curriculum and in the academic policies in effect at the Academy.

There is no doubt whatsoever but that the rapidly developing electronic, missile, atomic and space fields of science have made these radical changes mandatory but we oldtimers could not help but feel a deep nostalgia for the "good old days" when academic life, science and warfare were all much simpler and easier to understand.

Time marches on!

The class officers called on the Superintendent and the Commandant of Midshipmen.

From Ward Hall both the men and ladies strolled through the arcade to the steps of Bancroft Hall to view the noon meal formation. The Commandant of Midshipmen, the class secretary, and Swede Overesch—an ex-commandant of midshipmen—exchange reminiscences.

Except for the very many more young men moving rapidly from the terrace than in our day the routine was much the same as we knew it.

Flourishes and color were provided by the Drum and Bugle Corps—shades of Tully Shelley! The ladies enjoyed the upcoming waves of midshipman officers and staffs as they passed our party on the steps and entered the rotunda. One wife wrote— "If I could have one wish at this time when the world is in such turmoil, it would be for all of our high school graduates to witness a parade of those magnificent midshipmen."

Luncheon with the midshipmen was enjoyable and we recognized many changes. The mess hall is larger, lighter and more open than when we knew it, and is as bright and antiseptic looking as a newly-opened Schrafft's. The tables are smaller and wider apart, a deterrent to having a bit of fun with one's meals. A cautious glance revealed, however, that at least one time-honored custom was still being observed—the plebes still sat midships at the tables, ramrod straight on the edges of the chairs—so perhaps there still may be grounds for hope of survival of the "Old School" and some of its disciplines. The food— butterfly shrimp, salad, rolls and dessert—was daintier than was the fare in our day. A few reminiscences were in order for the enlightenment of our hosts, who then escorted us to their rooms. The room layout has changed radically.

A typical one had three occupants, no dividing bulkheads, Hollywood-type beds, decorations on the walls and a stereo set; all quite in contrast to our monastic surroundings of former years. Certainly it is much more pleasant.

While the men of the class of 1915 had lunch with the midshipmen in Bancroft Hall, the 45 ladies here for the reunion lunched in the lovely garden of historic Alumni House.

A beautiful day, the garden with its playing fountain and sculpture, azaleas and spring flowers in bloom made a perfect setting for the festive luncheon where tables were arranged under a spreading tree.

The menu included "Crab Decatur House" and strawberry tarts prepared from recipes of a local cook book. The Maryland Way. The atmosphere was conducive to a leisurely lingering on after coffee. But Dick Richards had arranged a tour of the old historic Ridout House, where he and Mary had lived when in Annapolis, so the ladies were unable to linger at Alumni House.

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Heather Hutchinson, Rip Struble and Mary Henning with the bow end of the floral Navy goat intruding at the right.

K i il"- i 1915 calls on the Superintendent.

From the left: Tim Brown, Claude Vickrey, Charlie Minter '37, Rip Struble, Pedro del Valle and Rafe Bates.

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Back row: Pinky Kneip, Snooks Paddock, Sam Jenkins, Ike Schlossbach and Jim Maher. Front: Red Thomas, Ros Scott, Mildred Paddock, Eileen Jenkins, Helen Schulz and Beatrice Maher.

Back row: Allen Quynn, Hammond Bowman, Pres Marshall, Colonel Scott, Vince Godfrey and Ed Izac.

Front: Jim Shoemaker, Ray Burhen, Rachel Quynn, Susie Bowman, Lucille Marshall, Emilie Godfrey and Agnes Izac.

Back row: Claude Vickrey, John McCrea, Burton Chippendale, Bill Alexander, Bill Granat and Malcom Fortson. Front: Blanche McCaffrey, Hortense Clark, Dot Eldredge, Martha McCrea, Margaret Chippendale, Helena Granat, Corra Alexander and Nellie Fortson.

Back row: Roy Horn, Irv Chambers, Grot Wood, Bing Sperry and Shorty Gamble. Front: Anne Horn, Agnes Chambers, Kay Hicks, Heather Hutchinson, Frances Wood and Lois Sperry.

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After the tour of the midshipman rooms the men gathered again in the Blue Room of Ward Hall for a class meeting. Rip briefly reviewed a number of matters concerning the future of the class organization and considerable discussion of some of the points resulted. On the whole there was a large amount of agreement on most of the items.

Claude Vickrey, who had served over 25 years as class treasurer, was elected honorary treasurer of the class and given a standing vote of thanks.

Pedro del Valle was elected class treasurer and it was decided to concentrate all class funds in Annapolis.

Rip Struble was re-elected as class secretary and indicated that he would complete the Fiftieth Reunion details. He will seek a solution to the continuing secretarial matter.

After some commendatory remarks by one of the members. Rip was given a standing vote of appreciation for his services to the class. The meeting then adjourned.

On Friday evening an informal buffet was held at Charterhouse. The class had over 50 rooms there and the terrace and main dining area were used exclusively by the class. Unfortunately the swimming pool was under repair and empty or there might have been some Hunky Dunky Dory dunking. After a very pleasant cocktail hour on the terrace, all sat down for a splendid buffet in the dining area at tables for ten. Spirits ran high and a very enjoyable evening resulted.

With so many at Charterhouse the arrangements were conducive for old friends to gather for a nightcap in one of the rooms.

Saturday noon we all gathered at historic old Carvel Hall, which will be torn down this fall.

There is a drive going on to save old Paca House â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the front of Carvel Hall on Prince George St. It was a pleasant setting in the old main dining room and started with an enjoyable cocktail hour. Marcellus was in attendance in his gorgeous uniform. Peter Grimm and his son, an Army officer, arrived for the luncheon. The luncheon was very enjoyable and terminated with a brief talk by Ike Schlossback who was introduced by the class secretary as the man in the class who had been the farthest north and the farthest south.

After the Carvel Hall luncheon buses were available and took over half of those present to the Memorial Stadium for a lacrosse game between Navy and Virginia. The class was seated as a group and found many old friends in the immediate vicinity. The day was pleasant and all enjoyed seeing the splendid Navy lacrosse team defeat a stubborn opponent.

Meanwhile, a number of the class were taken by bus to the Santee Wharf where they embarked for a YP tour of the waterfront. This group was very pleased with the arrangements made. After returning to the wharf, the bus stopped at Memorial Stadium on its way to the hotel so that those who wished could see the last half of the lacross game. Incidentally, buses to and from Charterhouse were scheduled for all class events.

The high point of the reunion was the dinnerdance at Hubbard Hall on Saturday night. A large U table was arranged in the Banquet Room which allowed space for dancing. Lovely blue and gold centerpieces were arranged on the long wing tables. At the head table a large floral replica of the bronze goat presented to the Naval Academy by the class of 1915 was the centerpiece. The floral goat was the gift of Len Kirby who was unable to attend the reunion. On the walls in the Banquet Room seven sketches in color depicting incidents in our Academy days were on display. These sketches and the large framed picture of the old Massy (MASSACHUSETTS) hanging in the cocktail room had been sent to the reunion by our classmate, Ted Breed. Also S H I P M A T E

to the M.C. and which ended up on the floral goat.

The M.C. noted that a year before he had attended a banquet given by the French in the Hall of Warriors at Versailles. He noted that we were having dinner in the Hall of Athletic Warriors at the Naval Academy and called on the captain of our football team in Naval .Academy days—Swede Overesch. Swede responded with a verse in which he paid a graceful tribute to those who had provided the moral support to the athletic warriors.

Soc Rockwell, Mary Rockwell, Chicken Ritchie, Edith Ritchie and Rafe Bates.

The dinner was topped off by toasts of champagne, and all present appeared to have had a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the last party of our reunion.

The class gathered for the regular Naval Academy Chapel service on Sunday morning.

Reserved seating was marked by navy blue and gold flowers. In addition to the regular chapel program the class had a special memorial service folder which listed the members of the class who had left us and also contained the memorial prayer which a classmate, the Rev. Hammond Bowman, delivered at the regular Sunday service.

I believe we all felt that no more fitting place could have been chosen for the memorial service to our departed classmates than the chapel which we had first entered 54 years earlier as plebes.

Back row: Allen Quynn, Otto Stephan, Nat Pigman, Rip Struble and Ros Blair. Front: Rachel Quynn, Lucille Marshall, Lillian McCormick, Katherine del Valle, Julie Pigman and Julia Blair.

Copies of the folder will be sent to all members of the class.

Heather Hutchinson, Mary Henning, Katherine and Pedro del Valle, Pert Marshall, Dick Richards, Colonel Scott, Roy Horn and Bill Granat all contributed many splendid efforts for this reunion.

On 17 July Doris and Bobby BURNETT are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception in the Treasure Room of the Commissioned Officers' Mess at Treasure Island. All classmates, wives and widows are invited. I believe the Burnetts are the first with a Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary.

A nice letter has been received from Elizabeth KINNE thanking the class for the beautiful wreath sent to Merrill Kinne's funeral. Horse Pennoyer, Skeets Mitchell and Rip Struble represented the class at the funeral service. Kay Hicks and Rip Struble attended the interment.

Lillian McCormick and Kay Hicks travelled from California for the 50th Reunion. Many parties were given for these attractive widows in both Washington and Annapolis. Kay will also have the distinction of attending 1915— West Point's 50th reunion in June. Her first husband was killed in World War I. Heather Hutchinson is leaving on 12 June for an all-summer visit in California, the Northwest and British Cxilumbia. Quotations on '15 secretarial performance during the summer have dropped badly.

Back row: Senor Lusk, Homer Graf, Stu Clark, Tim Brown and Pedro del Voile. Front: Rose Lusk, Laura Graf, Helen Mahoney, Elizabeth Clark, Lily Brown and Ike Schlossbach.

on display were pictures of 1915 on the Ballyho Massy cruise sent by Pennoyer and Marshall and a blown-up picture of the sailing motor launch under oars going to Provincetown harbor, sent

by Honus Wagner. Swede Overesch and Win Pike were the stroke oarsmen. As all will remember the midshipmen rowing in service blues were passed by the enlisted men and mess boys being towed in by the steamer.

Cocktails were served in the cocktail room and on the terrace overlooking Cottage Creek.

We had the great pleasure of being joined by the Superintendent and Mrs. Minter and by the Commandant and Mrs. Kinney for cocktails. All of the ladies at the party were presented cymbidium corsages.

In addition to the sketches and photographs on the wall the bronze plaques containing the names of the class who won their letters in athletics were inspected. Some omissions and one misspelling were noted.

A delightful dinner including ice cream goats was served but the highlight of the evening was the music and dancing. When the dance music was played most of us forgot our arthritic or other ailments and enjoyed dancing to a number of the tunes that were popular 50 years ago as well as some of the current ones. There were some protestations from some of the participants that they had not danced in 20 years or more but their dancing grace and rhythm belied their words. This was a most rewarding feature of the evening.

In an interval between dances we had the pleasure of listening to a midshipmen quartette singing several numbers, ending with "Navy Blue and Gold." Most of the words of this song were written by a classmate, Roy Horn, in about 1915 and with Professor Crosley's score became the alma mater song of the Naval Academy in 1927.

Rip, as master of ceremonies, read some telegrams including one from Tully, our old class J U N E - J U L Y ,

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secretary, who regretted not being with the Hunky Dunks and Dunkesses but would toast the meeting from London in a purple haze.

He also delivered "An Appreciation to Our Widows" which harked back to Lucky Bag days and recalled the highlights in the careers of the husbands of those widows who were present.

The widows were given a standing ovation by all present. Copies will be sent to all members of the class.

Rip asked Heather Hutchinson to present a manila envelope to Dick Richards at the other end of the hall. The occasion proved to be the presentation of a large bouquet of red roses to— in the words of our classmate Dave Collins— "the sweetheart of the class"—Heather.

With Stu Clark's assistance, the M.C presented the Grand Cordon of the Collar to Rafe Bates. The decoration was a delightful floral horseshoe which Rafe, with remarks, presented

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Merian COOPER addressed audiences at both UCLA and USC recently. He presented the Chancellor Murphy Award to the Cadet Commandant of the Air Force ROTC at UCLA and delivered an address, "The Chariot Race," at USC Artist Monica Kiely presented a portrait of Miss Clearwater of 1964 to the Art Gallery of Clearwater. Mrs. Kiely is Canadian and the portrait of her brother, Capt. Christopher O'Kelly, MC and VC, hangs in the National Gallery in Ottawa. Mrs. Kiely is active in the projection of the arts.

Our thanks to Captain Derickson, the Editor of Shipmate, for including our Reunion report in Shipmate.

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See.-Treas., Capt. E. S. Earnhardt, USN (Ret.), 3900 Calverton Dr., Colleee Heights Estates, Hyattsville, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. Leon F. Brown 20 Sonthgate Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401 West Coast Sec'y, Cdr. E. F. Cochrane, USN (Ret.), 4315 Avalon Blvd.

San Diego 3, Calif.

I am pleased to report tiiat Bill FECHTELER was able to attend the class luncheon on 15 April along with Mick Carney, Bill Hawthorne, Pete Merwin, Jim Steele and Earny Earnhardt.

After 31 May, the Robert B. Carneys' new residence will be 2101 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D . C 20008.

Plans are underway for the Navy-Stanford game to be played at Palo Alto, Saturday, 25 Sept. Julian and Doana WHEELER have invited the members of the class of '16 and their wives living on the coast to a cocktail-buffet at their home, 1850 Oakdell Dr., Menlo Park, immediately after the game. They would also like to know the names and addresses of other '16ers who expect to be in the area at the time so that they can be sent invitations. . . . Peg and Ike GEISENHOFF paid us a visit when in the SD area while visiting their daughter Harriett and the grandchildren. Peg has recovered a lot since her long spell with the medicos; Ike has taken seriously the problem of reducing, has lost over 35 lbs. and looks much better. . . .Tex GILLIAM reported in from Altadena, noting that all is well there. Expects to get some time off in the near future and check in at a luncheon. . . . John BARTHOLDI is out of the USNH with his right leg in a cast, result of breaking his right ankle while inspecting crops on his Jamul Ranch. He called in to tell us that the crops, particularly the weeds, are doing great. . . . The binnacle list is blank so far as our charges are concerned this report, for which we are most thankful.

The April SD '16-'17ers luncheon, with 17 aboard, met on the 22nd at John Brolini's swank 32nd St. Club—formerly the DesDiv Club. From the initial roll of those perplexing prelims through the Danish pastry and coffee noir, matters were actively boisterous. The only drawback was just too much wonderful food! Two of our faithful. Shorty Sauer and Merrill Comstock, failed to show having been corralled by the medicos for their checkups. Fred Haeberle, who had missed the last two sessions, finally made it for which all were thankful. C)unt Grassie, having compiled a list of dates of birthdays of the clan, announced that Pablo Goen, Spike Fahrion, Wyse Benson and Merrill Comstock celebrated birthdays during April which called for more greetings and, of course, that birthday ditty in close harmony! Being that time of the year when Shipmate does a double-barrelled edition, we decided to follow suit and report results on the aforesaid clan and their May gathering. Coming on the 18th at the Marine Officers' Club, 21 signed in.

Our distinguished visitors for the day were Charlie WEITZEL, just up from the Land down Under for a couple of months, his host, 38

John R. McKinney '23, of Rancho Santa Fe, and Cy Perkins '18. George CHAPLINE, as previously requested by the gang, reported on the plans for '16's 50th anniversary now drawing nigh. Bobby Bourne's letter to George indicates that the plans are progressing okay and that the class will receive the dope when completed. The May Milestones—Harris Lyle, Gloom Rutiedge and Walter Webb. Many happy returns of the day! Hasta luego, Amigos.

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Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St., Annapolis, Md. 21401

DAVIS—Ward and Kay were in Crabtown for a few days in late April. They were too busy for local talent to do much or, in fact, anything for them.

GREGORY—NiSo recendy drove down to spend a weekend with Pi and Marion PARK who are back from their trip to Mexico, Arizona and points between. Nifio reports that they both look fine.

In late April Byron and Beatrice DAGUE came through Crabtown and stayed a few days, thence into New England before starting back to the west coast. They saw Possum and Kathleen WEBB, Phil and Elistine WARREN and dined them. Saw George CHAPLINE at a luncheon and had dinner with Kay and Spike FAHRION and Sock and Ruby MCGINNIS. All were looking well and it was fun seeing them here.

Bob PORTER recendy visited Monticello with Mary and saw the graves of Ross and Adelaide Cooley. Though Bob did not mention it their only son, who died very young, is also buried there. He also reports that Bob IV was born on 15 May at Guantanamo Bay. His granddaughter, Mary, graduated from St. Joseph's College on I June.

On 13 May Elise Skylstead, Carolyn Tobin and Helen Mahoney (Jack '15) gave an enormous cocktail-buffet which was hugely enjoyed by those attending. It would have given your yeoman great pleasure to have accepted and issue a blow by blow description. Even the lovely hostesses do not know how many attended. But it just so happened that Pete and Katharine del VALLE were given a private warming-up party prior to '15's fiftieth and the STONEs had been invited to it weeks earlier. Thirty miles was an insurmountable barrier between the two parties at each of which there were so many one wanted to see.

Tex ROGERS—the old Greco-Roman wrestier spent a day with the KELLYs recendy and they came around to 248 on 21 May. We had a lovely but all too short time, as it was Bernadine's birthday and, naturally, we love the guy; no presents necessary. Thanks, Tex. There will be three games here this fall and you are cordially invited to 248 after each one.

Perhaps we can have enough provender to supply the needs. As before stated in Shipmate, '14, '15, and '16ers are included.

Still can't get any dope on whether our 50th will be on 23 Sept. or 14 Oct. '67. We around here want the October Syracuse game date and hope it will be then. The dates above are Saturdays; the reunion will start on Friday.

MATTHEWS—Christy writes from Queenstown that he hopes to make it in '67, and sends regards to the class. Carvel Hall plans to close forever on this 30 June. Its closing will make reservations harder to get unless new accommodations are built by 1967. A schedule of events will be sent to each of you when the Homecoming date for '67 is decided. There will not be any dancing scheduled. Most of '15 looked like they'd been through the wringer after their dance!

With love and good cheer.

Jack

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Sec'y, RAdm. E. E. Dnvall, USN (Ret.) Apt. 755-B, The Westchester Washington, D. C. 20016

Cdr. Frederick A. WESTPHAL arrived in Washington on 25 April to attend the annual meeting of the President's Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped and Disabled. A delegation from each state attends, the one from Oklahoma—Westphal's home state —consisted of 2 Senators, 6 U. S. Congressmen, and 12 others appointed by tlie governor. This is the seventh time that Dutch has participated in this worthy cause.

On 1 April, after visits of one week each in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Bangkok, Don and Cess CURTIS arrived in New Delhi. While in India they journeyed to Agra, Kathmandu, Nepal, and Kashmir. This news came to us on a lovely postcard view of the Taj Mahal.

We are pleased to report a unique honor which has been accorded Adm. James FIFE, Westerly Road, Stonington, Conn., who, on 10 April, laid the cornerstone of Fife Hall, which was named for him at the submarine base. New London. (During the last months of the war Fife served as Comdr. Submarines, SW Pacific; Comdr. U. S. Naval Forces, Western Australia; and Comdr. Task Force 71. From 1947-50, he commanded SubFor, Adantic.) Bill Domer sent us this news in a newspaper clipping. Fife Hall, a three-story, ultra modern Fleet Ballistic Missile Team Trainer, will be connected to English Hall, the present FBM Team Trainer; the building costing about $1.7 million is scheduled for completion in November and will house special equipment for the training of officers and men in weapons and navigation in FBM submarines.

Loyal friends withheld from Jimmie their intentions to name this important building "Fife Hall" until they had successfully engineered the project. The honor had added significance since it was the first naming at the New London base not done posthumously. Congratulations, Jimmie!

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Sec'y, Cdr. Scott G. Lamb, USN (Ret.) 241 Steeplechase Rd. Devon, Pa. 19333

The annual meeting and get-together was held over the weekend of 5 May. Lunch at Alumni House was followed by a short business meeting.

The Roberts and Dyers were at home at "Simmerdown" following the athletic events—a delightful party. Betsy and Harry Rochester and Nan and your scribe had those staying over and a few friends for lunch on Sunday.

Seen over the weekend were the Coneys, Finks, Dyers, Schaeffers, Lambs, McGurls, Tarbuttons, Schoeffels, Kings, Rochesters, Reads, Wisenbakers, Setties, Callaghans, Rends, Adams, Stein, Greer, and Maud Chrichton, Miriam Bryant, Dulaney Dierdorff and Elizabeth Metzel.

Kathryn and Harry GOODWIN sent their usual gift of white carnations which were acknowledged by a vote of thanks.

Business considered at the meeting was largely routine. Scott LAMB was elected permanent secretary to replace Read who has acted since May, 1964. Scott's address is 241 Steeplechase Road, Devon, Pa. Beth and Stewart CROSLEY report recent visits from Mabel and Ray THURBER and Adelaide and Bob WALDRON. Ornithologist Bob left considerable lore on the bird life thereabouts with the Crosleys.

Eloise and Carl FINK honeymooned in Bermuda in late April. Nostalgia pervaded their postcards.

We were sorry to hear from Ross WINCKLER that Elaine has been under the weather for several months, but she is now on the mend.

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Fay and Tex SETTLE, on their way north from Florida recendy, stopped in on Shorty MILI^ and report that he is holding his own nicely.

Bill STRACHAN, in a note declining die annual meeting, tells of a recent operation for cataract and constant treatment for glaucoma.

(Ed's, note: don't know much about the first count. Bill, but can vouch for the nuisance value of the second.)

Dick TUGGLE, currendy town manager of Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, invites all classmates visiting Florida to stop by. He lives on an island one mile east of US # 1 .

Arinthia and Ralph ROBERTS have recendy been admitted to the grand folks club for the first time.

I l l Sec'y, Capt. John F. Crowe, Jr., USN / I I (Ret.), 4431 Volta PI., N.W. L U Washington, D. C. 20007 The following 20 classmates attended the class luncheon on 30 April at the Army and Navy Club: Bassett, Bryan, Browder, Christmas, Curts, Daggett, Dettmann, Fahrney, Haugen, Hepburn, Holsinger, Lyon, Mansfield, Wap Martin, Mead, Osborn, Pearson, Stoddert, Swanston, Thompson.

Carroll BONNEY has sent me news from the San Francisco area which I quote from his letter: "After reading your final sentence in the March issue of Shipmate, I offer the following scraps of information.

"Dick Morse retired as secretary and assistant treasurer of Argonaut Insurance Co., as of midnight 31 Dec. 1964. Shordy thereafter, he and Betty went on a Caribbean cruise. They are now back home in Hillsborough, Calif., refreshed and ready for the rigors of re-retirement.

"Although February and March are not our favorite months on the west coast, the climate looks pretty good to refugees from Connecticut and Illinois at that season. Our neighbor. Judge Ames, invited Peg and me to dinner recently to meet his nephew and wife. They proved to be the Tommy Robbinses, so a pleasant reunion was in order. Tommy just happened to have a snapshot of his new estate in Stonington. Noting the approach to the gates was guarded by two canons, I inquired if they were from Turret 2 of UTAH (in which we were fellow JO's in 1919), but Tommy assured me he had not stripped UTAH—that these were guns he had captured from the British in 1777. I had always thought he was the youngest member of our class.

"That same week, the Eagletons were here from Illinois, by a devious route. I learned from Bill the technique of making a living by not raising corn—except just enough to fatten the beef-critters with a litde left over for squeezin's.

"This week Benny and Helen Haven are busy planting chrysantemum cuttings to have ready for June planting in the ground—and giving to lazy classmates who are too tired to raise their own. Best to the Washington gang."

Bill GALBRAITH sent me a clipping from the San Diego Union which reports that Ducky BINFORD went to The Hague in late April where he was honored as a wearer of the Netherland's highest military decoration. The following quotation from the UNION of 15 April is pertinent: "Vice Admiral Thomas H. Binford will take part in ceremonies commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Order of William, which he received as commander of a destroyer division in the battie of the Java Sea during World War II. "At The Hague, he will join Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in a review of troops and, along with other holders of the Order of William, will be honored at a reception at the royal palace.

"Binford, who retired from the Navy in 1954, JUNE-JULY,

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was invited to The Hague by the Netherlands government to take part in the commemorative ceremonies. The late Queen Wilhelmina presented the Order of William to Binford in Washington in 1942. He had been commander of Destroyer Division 28 in the Java Sea batde, which was the first major surface action by U. S. naval forces in World War II." After the ceremonies described above, the Binfords went on a tour of Europe.

Emily and Paul HEINEMAN have been dashing around like mad and their garden is just about going to seed. Reason: their first grandson, Tyl Nesbitt, was born 30 March at Johns Hopkins Hospital to their son Tom and his wife, Muriel.

Wally and Lee WACHTLER flew to Lisbon in early April. They based there for a month or two before going to Switzerland. Wally said the weather in Lisbon was superb; also that Mary Pendleton passed through looking fine, as did Frances Sylvester who is also touring. Wally has been on the lookout for Dick and Kate Glass but their paths have not crossed as yet.

Daniel Worth, III, son of our late classmate, Aggie Worth, and Patty Lee Worth of Berryville, Va., was married on 1 May to Eleanor Yates MacDonald at Zion Episcopal Church, Charles Town, W. Va. Young Dan is a graduate of the University of Virginia and is employed by Doubleday in Berryville.

Wap MARTIN reports that he recentiy saw Roger Brooks' widow, Janet, in the library of the Naval Observatory. Janet sends greetings to the class.

Joe TALBERT has sent news from San Diego.

He reports that Rocky and Helen TOWNSEND went to the World's Fair in New York via El Paso, Pensacola and Nashville. Also, that the Maury HATCHs went east for a visit • to his native state, New Hampshire.

The Talberts had a visit in May from Joe, Jr. who has recently been assigned to a submarine in the Western Pacific after duty at the Guided Missile School, Dam Neck, Va. While visiting Cal Hank, widow of Bill Hank '25, at White Stone, Va., the Crowes met up with the Bergesens and Robinsons '23. Alf Bergesen gave me some news of his son, Alf E. Bergesen '45, who is Consul General in Cambodia—his family had gone to Bangkok since the break in diplomatic relations. The State Department has assigned him to Princeton where he will study foreign affairs in the School of Advanced Studies.

Ted and Dottie HAFF became grandparents for the twelfth time when their youngest daughter, Dorrie, had her second boy, Jeffrey Allen Holmes, on 2 May. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Merrill S. Holmes, Jr. of Annapolis. His grandparents on the paternal side are Mrs. Merrill S. Holmes of Annapolis and the late Lt. Holmes '31.

Ted turned in his suit this June. He is retiring again after 13 years of teaching mathematics in the Anne Arundel Cxjunty junior high schools.

So they will be foot-loose and fancy free and hope to do some traveling.

The Crowes flew to Bermuda on 30 April and spent a week at the Bermudiana Hotel. The island's flowers were varied and beautiful, the beach club and the swimming excellent and the Bermudians friendly and courteous.

After five years as class secretary, this is my last column. Ros DAGGETT succeeded me as secretary at the 28 May elections of class officers.

Jack LYON continues as chairman and Os OSBORN relieved Mead PEARSON as treasurer. As a parting word I am using the thought so well expressed in 1926's March column and I quote: "If you enjoy reading about your classmates, it is axiomatic that they will enjoy reading about you, so don't refrain from dropping the class secretary a note about yourself and family because you don't think you have done anything interesting

enough to report. The fact tiiat you have not written in a long rime is enough reason to write." So, send your news to Ros Daggett, P. O. Box 201, Annapolis, Md.

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

The annual spring no-host '21 get-together of the group from the Washington, D . C , area was particularly enjoyable. It took place at the Army and Navy Club on 1 May. The consensus of opinion was that the success of the cocktail and dinner party was due to the '21 wives and widows who attended.

Those present, many of whom enjoyed the club's regular Samrday dance night, were: Wop Barbaro, Kitty and Burton Biggs, Polly and Fred Boone, Charlie Booth, Lula Lee Bowman, Vivian and Syd Bunting, Allen Blow Cook, Bertie and Tommy Dell, Alice DuBois, Emily and Jim Dudley, Louise and Homer Elmers, Betty Ewen, Ahvilda and Floyd Ferris, Marge and Dolly Fitzgerald, Gerry and Bill Fletcher, Carol and Fully Fullinwider, Margaret and Don Giles, Vera and Hal Houser, Sophronia Hunt, Lindy and Red Jamison, Lucille and Prof Kelley, Virginia and Tom Kelly, Mildred and Bert Kern, Charlotte and Ed Kline, Tina and Eddie Kiria, Katherine and Blackie Loker, Corinne and Wayne McDowell, Bobbie and Country Moore, Mary and Stu Purves, Katherine and George Russell, Margaret and Oral Swigart, and Gerry and Charlie Wellborn.

We were especially glad to see the Kirks from New London, who prolonged their visit in order to be present; the Dells from Philadelphia (he recendy had a hernia repair job); the Kerns from Somers Point, N.J.—which was named, Bert says, for the 25-year-old Commander Somers who gallantly commanded and was lost in the ketch INTREPID off Tripoli in 1804, and the Klines from Jenkintown, Pa., who accompanied the Dells. An additional highlight was the announcement by Homer over the P.A. system that Red and Lindy JAMISON were celebrating their 35 th wedding anniversary that day. The '21 partners, Alice DuBois, Lula Lee Bowman, Betty Ewen and Sophronia Hunt, added charm and beauty to the evening.

Syd BUNTING, chairman of ' 2 r s 45th reunion committee, has received information that Carvel Hall is closing its doors for business on 1 July.

Therefore any members of '21 who may have reserved a room there for the period of our 45th reunion (i.e.. Homecoming time, 21-23 Oct. 1966) should now write the Howard Johnson Motel, Route 301, Annapolis, Md., and, if they wish, make reservations and arrangements direct with the manager. Syd has requested a block of 50 rooms and baths there in the name of the class of '21, so be sure to state that you are in '21.

Details as to arrangements for the reunion and the activities will be sent out in a letter this fall, says Syd. During June, Homer and Louise EIMERS are scheduled to fly to Yucatan, Mex. They are going down with friends and, while basing in Meridor, they will visit the Mayan ruins at Chichenitza and the island resort of Cozumel. Afterwards, their trip takes them to Mexico City and Acapulco. Their last stop will be in New Orleans before they hop back to Washington.

Adios pues.

Floyd and Ahvilda FERRIS are re-visiting some of the favorite cities of Spain and Italy this early summer and they have added three objectives, Vienna, Salzburg, and the English 'Shires. Having crossed in CONSTITUTION and after visiting Seville, Madrid and Barcelona, they pick up INDEPENDENCE at Palma—aboard which will be Syd, Vivian and Jeff BUNTING—and continue eastward bound for a week in Rome and a few days each in Florence and Venice. In Vienna they hope to cross paths with A'& and 39

Class of '21 Luncheon Meeting, San Diego, Calif.

Pat CARLISLE. Later from QUEEN ELIZABETH returns

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York in mid-July.

Bob LEWIS submits the unhappy news that our classmate Edward I. McQUISTON is hospitalized at St. Albans Naval Hospital, Long Island, as the result of a recent stroke. All hands wish you a speedy rebound, Mac; get back to battery soon.

'21ers who are members of the USNA Alumni Association and who consequently receive Shipmate will need no reminder to read "Sabe" SABlN's fine article "South Vietnamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;An Exercise In Tragedy." This is to urge that the April issue containing Sabe's account of Operation Passage to Freedom be passed along to classmates and non-readers of our Association's fine magazine.

"We had a fine post-Easter, mixed party," writes Hook BUTTERFIELD from the San Diego area. "One nice thing about this representative job, everyone is so complimentary about the litde effort that is required to get '21ers together. Those attending were: Fay and Terry Acuff, Tina and Hook Butterfield, Mary and Joe Cronin, Helen and T. O. Cullins, Katie and Sid Dodds, Marty and Hod Gorry, Elizabeth and Logan McKee, Eleanor and Ivan Miller, Marty and Stogi Roberts, Louise and Eppie Schell, Sophie and Don Smith, Frankie and Rex Tallman, Peter and Bunny Wray, Tim O'Brien, Harriet Bixby, Marion Bushnell, Maxine Jones, and all the way from the desert area came Maria and Jack (D. A.) Frost."

Dal Emory reports from Seatde the good news that Dutch GREBER, having taken off considerable excess poundage after his heart attack of last November, now carries his regular routine.

Dal also advises that Shorty POOLE has reretired as business manager of the Youth Service Center and is at present dealing in real estate.

Helen Stuart Scott, daughter of our former classmate, Lucine K. Scott who died in 1950, was married on 29 May in Adanta, Ga., to Drake Taliaferro. She was given in marriage by her brother, Midshipman third class Johnstone Scott.

The deepest sympathy is extended to Mildred Lawton, widow of Andy Lawton who died 17 May at Tampa, Fla. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery with the following classmates attending: Joseph R. Barbaro, Homer Elmers, Arthur H. McCollum, Stuart S. Purves and George L. Russell.

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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA The merry month of May brought sunshine and returning travellers to the Bay Area. Home from the Orient were Jim and Corinne REISINGER who enjoyed their trip but were glad to be back in their Belvedere home. From South of the Border, Tom and Cathy THOMAS, who spent some 23 days roaming about in Mexico.

They reported a wonderful trip, the spirit of Montezuma to the contrary notwithstanding.

From Rome via the polar flight, George and Ann VAN DEURS, thus completing their round-theworld-journey. Ann still had her foot in a cast but as of this writing seemed to be mending nicely.

Due to the efficient administration of Turk WIRTH and Tommy THOMAS a new Directory of '21ers residing in the Bay Area has been distributed. This is a handsome job in a dark green cover and lists names, first and last, rank, addresses, telephone numbers and inside the front cover a reminder that class luncheons are convened at 1200 on the last Tuesday of every odd month excepting July at the COM (Open) Treasure Island. There is also a reminder that the 45th Reunion will be in Crabtown in 1966.

There are a limited number of spare copies of the Directory. Classmates wishing to acquire a copy should write to Capt. M. E. Thomas, USN (Ret.), 2425 Divisadero St., San Francisco, Calif.

Social activity saw George and Kitty PEET presiding as hosts at a bountiful cocktail and buffet supper at the Officers' Club, Treasure Island, on the evening of 23 April. Some two dozen or more classmates and their wives mingled with an equal number of George and Kitty's friends from around the Bay Area. Shortly thereafter George and Kitty departed on a trip to Mexico, the east coast, Montana and Canada.

Bob and Betty LEWIS, who are at present domiciled in their land-based ark in Belvedere, are planning to spend most of the summer at their High Sierra house at Lake Tahoe. Not too much activity is anticipated until both the Army and Navy football teams play Stanford at Palo Alto early in the fall. That should liven things up with a vengeance! See you then.

Bunny WRAY writes: "After retiring from the service on advice of the medicos and finding that Peter wasn't too happy with my around-theclock home stand (had no hobby 'til I took up golf) I decided that I'd better find some place to hide when my presence on the home grounds had outiasted its usefulness. I proceeded to get myself involved in the real estate and insurance

business up in town and as long as 'it' continued to stay in the black I stayed with it. Thanks to some excellent assistance from my cohorts in the office the till seemed to ring more often when Henry was out of town.

"Not letting business interfere with pleasure I found I could play golf (the course is across the street) as often as anyone would tolerate my superb game, and that Peter and I could take jaunts within and without the country whenever the spirit moved us. Being small stockholders in Pan American we tried out their service to Europe and the Orient. After comparing it to Lufthansa in Europe, Japanese Air and C.A.T. on flights to Hong Kong and Bangkok we found it most satisfactory. We thoroughly enjoyed all these trips, meeting many new and interesting people as well as bumping into old friends we never expected to see so far from home.

"Feeling that every tax-paying citizen owes a little of his time to some civic venture, I accepted an appointment to the Civil Service Commission and have survived many city administrations. Also manage to keep occupied with Navy League, Military Order of World War, Retired Officers and Alumni Associations, also our monthly class luncheons and periodic '21 cocktail and dinner parties, realty and insurance board meetings.

"With both of our youngsters living in the San Francisco area we do quite a bit of time up there spoiling our nine grandchildren. Chip and Andrea Wray have three boys and a girl, a lovely home in Tiburon and he teaches at Redwood High School in Corte Madera. Patsy and Mert Kelleher have three boys and two girls and live in Moraga. Mert is a C.P.A. in his own business. The '21ers in the Bay Area have been most hospitable including us in their festivities, our only reason we can't participate more is our self-inflicted and dearly loved babysitting with the grandchildren.

"At present we are building a new home adjoining our old place. We hate to make the move after all these pleasant years but the doctors advised Peter to get into a smaller place on one floor.

"Fortified with a few pills and a touch of grog, we keep tuned up for a frolic or a fray at any and all hours.

"In spite of many years of ill health, all in all life has been most generous to us and we have enjoyed it to the best of our ability. Our door is always open to classmates and friends. Our new address: 823 Guadalupe Ave., Coronado 92118."

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Sec'y. Gerald A. Stacey, Golden Propeller Farm, R2 Box 146, Mercersbarg, Pa. 17236

The deepest sympathies of the class are extended to Capt. William L. Ware, USN (Ret.), upon the death of his wife, Darrell Jervey Ware, on 29 April at Woodstock, Va. Darrie had suffered from hepatitis for several years but had appeared to be making a fine recovery when she suffered a relapse.

Interment was in St. Luke's Episcopal Cemetery at Fine Creek Mills, Pa. Bradford BARTLETT has reported a change in his address from 120 Peace Valley Lane to 3236 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church, Va. Savvy HUFFMAN sent us a bit of dope from the San Diego area. He starts his comments with "Libby is about the only one who gets his name in the paper. As you may know, he has a feature article in each Sunday issue of the San Diego Union. They're excellent and certainly cover the waterfront." Savvy enclosed " . . . a book review, something he probably did in his spare time. M. E. Murphy has re-retired and has moved here from Los Altos. Dale Quarton likewise has re-retired, giving up his job with National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. of San Diego.

Dave Justice's widow, Helen, married Gerry Zurmuehlen '26, a widower himself. There is a '22 widow you may add to your class records: Mrs. Daphne P. Strong, 4470 Pomona, La Mesa, Calif., widow of Maurice J. (Mike) Strong.

Meridee, widow of Jesse Wallace, now lives here."

Frank WHITAKER, in addition to sending us dope on the April meeting of the N.Y. alumni, forwarded the itinerary of the trip which he and May embarked upon: Istanbul and Bursa, Turkey; plus Athens, Nauplia, Alympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Rhodes and Corfu, Greece. Grand sailing y'all.

From Honolulu came a clipping announcing that the Hawaiian Society of Professional Engineers named Wilfred J. HOLMES as "Engineer of the Year" at the annual Engineer's Week banquet. In granting their top award to Jasper, who is Dean of Administration at the University of Hawaii, the engineers cited him for his leadership in educating in engineering at the University.

Holmes joined the U. of Hawaii faculty in 1936. In addition to the B.S. degree obtained at the Naval Academy, he has an M.S. from Columbia. Before his appointment as dean, Jasper was senior professor of engineering and mathematics.

The following 15 members of '22 attended the annual dinner of the Naval Academy Assn. of New York on 23 April: George Nold, Red Sinclair, Charlie Hooper, Tom Maginnis, M. H .

Jackson (from Philadelphia), Henry Shenier, Howard Orem, Rupe Lowe, Leonard Kaplan, Joe Krecek, Harry Harshman, Herb Bcrger, Clint Blount, Henry Parry and Frank Whitaker.

One of the events of the evening was a rising vote of thanks to Herb Berger for his successful efforts with the Mayor and City Council of New York to have the promenade around Battery Park named for Admiral George Dewey in place of Dewey Square in Harlem. The president of the Association, Ben Custer '26, presented Herb with the pen used by Mayor Wagner in signing the bill.

The Mostest of the Bestest,

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Abe Sec'y and Recorder, Capt. Charles Beaumont, USN (Ret.) 37 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md. 51401

Miss Nancy Joan Player became the bride of Mr. Thomas Francis Carlin, Jr. at a nuptial mass held in the Chapel of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, on 6 Feb. Following the ceremony, a reception was JUNE-JULY,

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held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Winter in Charlotte Amalie.

The bride is the daughter of Cdr. Heber Player, USN (Ret.) '38, and Mrs. Player of 808 Adella Ave., Coronado, Calif. Carlin is the son of Cdr. Thomas F. CARLIN, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Carlin of 1030 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, Calif.

Both the bride and bridegroom are graduates of Coronado High School and both attended San Diego State College.

Carlin, an offshore diver, formerly with Jon M. Lindbergh and Associates and Union Carbide Corp., is now connected with MGM in the making of underwater pictures, the filming of which is being done in Nassau, Bahamas. A "Flipper" series for television has just been completed which will be followed by the filming of underwater scenes for "Around the World Under the Sea" and "Thunderball," a James Bond mystery, produced by Ivan Tors.

The Carlins will reside in Nassau for several months.

Mr. and Mrs. Lanford de Witt FULTON announce the marriage of their daughter, Janet Marie, to Mr. Rolf Erling Wenge on 15 May, Broad Street Memorial Methodist Church, Drexel Hill, Pa. Abraham Barr SNIVELY, Jr., a non-graduate member of '23, died 15 April 1964. His wife Eva has just advised me that Whoop, as he was called, was held in high esteem at the University of New Hampshire, having been very active in coaching and officiating hockey. He was elected, in memoriam, as an honorary member of the American Hockey Coaches Ass'n. Hall of Fame.

Whoops was also University of New Hampshire's line coach in football and varsity lacrosse coach for 12 years. Snively Arena at the University was named for him, and a memorial fund is under subscription.

Karl HENSEL sent in a card with this dope: he talked to Gyro SPERRY and his wife Mae; Nancy Hatchett and the Hensels plan a trip north to Maine in August to visit children, and friends en route.

The Washington environs group is planning a picnic at Pete McDOWELL's 3,000-acre recreation area at The Cove, Va., in June.

Charlie BEAUMONT has been elected Maryland State Commander of the Military Order of World Wars.

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Sec'y-Trcas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret.), 22 Macopin Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J.

At traditionally colorful and impressive ceremonies on 30 April, Adm. Page SMITH was retired from active duty and his commands as Supreme Allied Commander Adantic (NATO) and Commander in Chief Adantic, and U. S. Adantic Fleet. Two distinct ceremonies took place at Norfolk: the first at 1430 in the gymnasium on the CinCLant Compound, for the NATO command, while the joint Adantic Command/Adantic Fleet change of command ceremony took place at 1515 in the Carrier USS AMERICA.

Page Smith has been our highest ranking classmate (and one of the youngest) on active duty.

We think it might be of interest to oudine here his principal duty assignment since 1924: USS IDAHO, USS

RAGUT,

USS

ARIZONA, USS

MARELEHEAD,

NEVADA, USS

Spanish

FAR-

instructor

USNA, Naval Gun Factory, CO, USS STEWART (awarded Navy Cross), Staff CinCUS, ComDesRon 7, ComDesRon 4, Joint War Plans JCS, Asst. for UN Affairs for CNO, CO, USS MISSOURI, Chief of Staff to ComDesLant, Deputy Chief of Info., Director Foreign Military Affairs Office of SecDef, ComAmphib Group 2, Asst.

Comptroller Dir of Budgets and Reports, Deputy Controller of the Navy, Ch. Staff NATO, Ch. NAVPers, CinC U. S. Naval Forces Europe,

SACLant (NATO) plus CinC USAC plus CinCLant.

Page and Dee will continue to reside in the Norfolk area, their present address being 484 Goodspeed Rd., Princess Anne Hills, Virginia Beach, Va. Several of our classmates were present at the retirement ceremonies, including Hans Baldwin, Beakley, Cabanillas, Cole, Goldthwaite, Ritchie, Rook and Taylor. Says Joe Cabanillas: "I'm sure that the other classmates felt, as I did, very proud of Page Smith, his enviable record and the prestige he has brought to the Academy and to our class."

Recent awards made to Page Smith include the Distinguished Service Medal, Portugal's Grand Cross of the Order of Avis, and the VFW's Gold Medal Award.

Our trailer-travelers, the RUHSENBERGERs and the TOWNSENDs, joined forces in Florida in April and engineered a reunion of several classmates in the area. You may recall that the Ruhsenbergers were scheduled to meet in Arizona with the Townsends, but they never made it.

Quoting from Red: "For 2Vi years we toured the country in a travel trailer and accomplished all that we had hoped. Met old friends, made new ones, and saw a lot of this beautiful country in a most unhurried manner. Both of us hope that we can take shorter trips soon. We took three months out to go to Japan and Hong Kong. . . .

But last October we were visiting friends down here with the firm intention of going back to California and buying a house. But the weather was so lovely here and other things to our liking that right out of the blue we decided that this was the place where we wanted to live. So we bought a house and brought our furniture down from Wichita, and here we are. The welcome mat hangs out for all who may pass this way: 809 Jacaranda Drive, Harbor Bluffs, Largo, Fla. . . . the Townsend freedom train came this way about six weeks ago and Artie and Nietta stayed for about a month. . . . Shady Layne lives about three blocks away and there are a number of others in the immediate area."

And so the Townsends and Ruhsenbergers gave a party 3 April for other classmates in the home of Red and Toddie. We'll give Nietta's description of that: "We discovered there were seven classmates in the vicinity. . . Gordon and Harriet Stoddard, from St. Pete, came. Gordon was loaned out of a Bay Pines hospital, having had a siege of pneumonia, Harriet recuperating from a detached retina operation. . . Mickey Irish and Alice came, (Mickey on crutches). . . Squat Sessions came alone, his wife unable to get out much. He told Toddie and me his name was 'Frank,' but he is never called that . . . Shady and Guava Layne came, Ezra Ellis and wife accepted, but called in about 7 that they were unable to make it. . . Artie Townsend drinking milk, and Gordon Stoddard cokes, the rest did very well by the bar and table of goodies." . . . The Townsends are again on the move. They spent three days in Miami with Skipper WARBURTON, called on the WILKINS at Daytona, and were last scheduled as visiting son Jack (and Phyllis) at Quantico. Phyllis is the daughter of the late Hubert HAYTER and Mrs. Maurine Hayter.

It was 24 April when a class party was held at Treasure Island, which Dave WIGHT describes as follows: "After cocktails, 32 of us sat down to a delicious prime rib dinner, with the table attractively decorated with flowers from the gardens of Kura and Ashby Evans and Marian Grandfield. We enjoyed widespread representation in attendance. From the Carmel-Pebble Beach area Frank and Rose Falge, Frank and Norma Gardner, Pinky and Icky Hopkins, Ed and Miriam Layton. We received regrets because of previous commitments from Jim and Margo Dancy, and Bud and Helen Yeomans. Vallejo was well represented by Joe and Alice Farrell, George and Elizabeth Montgomery, and Harry and Mick Richter. The remainder came from the Bay Area and included Monty and Irene Berthold, 41

Blackie Burchett, Ashby and Kura Evans, Joe and Stella Garvin, Marian Grandfield, Dion and Georgiana Poupeney, Dick and Mainie Reither, Ellie Warren, Janice Wilkin, Red and Jane Williams, Dave and Virginia Wight. Joe and Mary Herlihy sent regrets, and the binnacle list included Al and Kay Calvert, Swede and Eleanor Michelet, and Homer and Leila Wheeler. To finish off the evening we had interesting highlights on the 40th reunion by Berthold, Farrell and Montgomery. . . . Dave Wight told of seeing classmates on their trip last fall. Pinky Hopkins showed us a communication from Bill Davis, who evidentiy has been made exec of ALABAMA." Bill Davis exec of the ALABAMA! Some 25 years ago that would have been a right good billet for Bill (or any of us) to make. This time we find that Bill is executive director of the USS Alabama Battieship Commission, which has the great ship in preservation and open to visitors for guided tours.

Bob KEYER locates another "lost one"; he finds Bob VOS hale and hearty and now living at 1245 Woodshire S.E., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49508.

Bob Keyer is still working on locating Tommy Napier, and at this writing believes he is on a warm trail.

At the Washington luncheon of 28 April there was a fair turnout of 19 which included G. Edmund PETERSON (if you remember your names you'll identify Pete by his middle name), who with wife Bert came for a visit with the Hartwigs.

Bill Bullis was back from a tour of the South Pacific, and Sam Kelly told the group about the projected Pacific War Memorial, to be erected on Corregidor. Congress has authorized this memorial, and Sam has been chairman of the commission for several years past. We expect Sam to eventually report on the final project in Shipmate pages and in other publications. Present at this meeting were Bradley, Bullis, Burroughs, Collins, Cunningham, Granbery, Hartwig, Hoffman, Johnson, Kelly, Mills, Nesser, Peterson, Purple, Ramsey, Sinclair, Sisson, Thew and VanSteenbergh. And, under the heading of vital statistics, Joe THEW also announces the arrival of his fourth grandchild, at Alexandria: Russell Brian Barnett.

In New York, we do not seem to have so many classmates left—perhaps there was too much going on 23 April to distract our group from the annual dinner of the USNA Association. But those who came enjoyed it all and talked about many of you readers of this column. The group: Alderman, Baldwin, Mattucci, Siegrist, Waller and Whalen.

No San Diego meeting to report this time, but we have a rare communication from Ofty GREGOR, from which we learn that he is still teaching, but feels this will be his last year at it.

Ofty explains that his work prevented his attending the reunion last year, but that later in the summer he paid a visit to Annapolis, after attending a Legion of Valor meeting in Washington.

Your editors delight in bringing up news-onnames so seldom appearing in the column. Now we are assured that Frank FALGE and Rose are enjoying retirement in Carmel, "busy with some rentals, visiting our three sons, their lively wives and grandchildren, all living in the San Francisco Bay area. Our other avocation is travelling: two years ago, eight months in Europe, driving 17,000 miles, last year around the world, and recendy to the South Seas." Frank says 1924 class luncheons are in prospect for the future for the group living on the Monterey Peninsula, meetings to be held at the P. G. School. (More details on this later, we hope.)

Min MILLER reports: "On the spur of the moment and because Swede EKSTROM was coming up to New York for a day following the Navy League meeting in Washington, Edith and John SHANNON were able to arrange a small meeting of the class of 1924 at their new attractive home in Greenwich. Swede was in good shape and passed on all the dope from the west coast. Mildred and Art BARNES were present.

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As you know. Art achieves mobility by means of a wheelchair, at which he is very adept. He has never looked better, and his well-known cheerfulness fills a room. Marion and Don WALKER had just arrived from St. Croix where they spend about six months out of the year, and Don looked the picmre of health. As a matter of fact, at a recent Army-Navy game get-together in St. Croix, Don swamped the Army by getting on his midshipman's monkey jacket. Mary Louise and Min Miller had just arrived from a trip to Lisbon.

The luncheon was a most delightful affair, combined with much talk of the good old days, the whereabouts of everyone in the class, and reminiscences. John, recendy appointed senior vice president of Pan American, showed another side of his life by the feeding of birds and wild ducks, although the brutal side of his nature came out when he greased the metal pole of the bird feeder to thwart the efforts of the hungry squirrels. Because of geographical requirements, not one of the group could attend the Naval Academy dinner on Friday night, much to the regret of all."

"The last time I saw Gus FISH was in Charlotte Amalie in 1940," began Colby RUCKER, "and he hasn't changed much in the last quartercentury" he continued as he quoted this from a letter from Gus: "Have quite a few '24 in this area (Coronado), meet quarterly—no speeches.

Pablo GRAF had a bad stroke, now in Balboa almost completely paralyzed. Tiemroth, Lankenau and Edgar are in La Jolla, the rest in San DiegoCoronado. I still have the Panama alley cat (Baron Scarpia), now 15, and a 3-year old dachshund to keep him young. Ho Hum! Between painting, wiring and weeding I keep my figure if not my disposition." (News, serious or otherwise, reaches your column by various routes!)

In the assigned space of this issue we have regretfully had to record the passing on of another of our classmates, Sol ODEN. We recall him as being "as southern as corn pone" and you First Battalion people will recall that he was not much concerned about the regulations, or about getting 3 stripes in the Regimental organization. We rather lost track of Sol in recent years, and he did not respond to our questionnaire for the 1964 Cruise, perhaps because he left Macon and remrned to the town of his origin, Blackshear, Ga., with no address change to us.

From the daily news organ of the S.S. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT (en route Honolulu) we learn of what happened to Joe: "We are very privileged to have aboard Adm. Joseph L. HERX,IHY who has graciously consented to give of his time and experience in presenting an informative lecture on Investment Clubs and Investing. . . . He makes his home in San Jose, where he is professor of business at San Jose State College. Adm. Herlihy is also a member of the board of directors for National Assn. of Investment Clubs. . . .

As a vice president of American Contract Bridge League, he is of course a dedicated bridge player and Life Master. Adm. Herlihy is the guest of Mr. Charles H. Goren and will be leaving us upon our arrival at Honolulu."

One of your column reporters had the privilege of a lunch date with Ed CLEXTON recendy (die weather was warm enough for Ed to leave his Florida home and risk New York) and found our president to be in the best of health and appearance, looking to be ready again for the crew squad. He still has a consulting connection with Grumman, you know. We were interested in learning more of his Florida life, which has been largely devoted to the work attached to the presidency of his famed golf club down there (Ed lives near the 8th green). Asked how come he picked that spot, he said he discovered it from the air, while flying over the beautiful golf course, so convenient to Palm Beach. Now we want to see the house he built in Jupiter; and we gather the house is just the right place for his daughters and son and their families to vacation in Florida.

Bob SWART, who always gets the word and

gets out our floral tributes, is again in retirement and reports: "Other than heaving around to get yard and shrubs in shape, and an occasional ganae of golf with Bob Sudiff, am not doing much, but seem to remain in fairly good shape." Bob also reports that Roy HARTWIG will be retiring from his Montgomery Co. department director Civil Defense job on 30 June. Another retiree: Paul SIEGRIST turned in his suit at Standard and Poor's on 31 May (please use Upper Montclair address in future).

It was Ed CUNNINGHAM who made our presentation at Annapolis during June Week: the Class of 1924 Award "to that Midshipman of the graduating class who stands highest for the basic course in Engineering."

Please hear this: Your secretary and sometime news-gatherer for this column expects to be abroad during August and September. In those two months, send your news items to Colby Rucker, PO Box 146, Annapolis, Md., or direct to Shipmate at Alumni House. But before and after those two months send it to the secretary— "and boys and girls, pulease let it flow this way!"

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

The following letter was published in the Charleston, S.C, Neivs and Courier: "Admiral Gelzer Sims—After a long period of home and hospital confinement, eternal rest came to RAdm. Gelzer Sims, USN, of Orangeburg. He was not a Nimitz, a Halsey or an Arleigh Burke (though he served under each of them) but he was one of those whose shipboard fighting effort helped to make these three names household words.

"He loved the destroyer navy. Early in the Pacific War he more than did his part, which undoubtedly contributed in no small way to his exhaustion and eventual retirement.

"It was late in 1943, after month on month of sleepless day and night destroyer duty, that Adm. Sims was given a well-earned rest—an administrative desk job in the Pacific Destroyer Headquarters at Pearl Harbor. He dug right into the job and some three months later the shore-based paper work mill was about to grind out a citation for work 'well done' at his desk. When he got wind of this he mildly (he was generally of a mild nature) blew his top.

"Here he was, having fought his ship with distinction for many months but still without chest decoration. In words only a 'salt water sailor' would fully appreciate, Adm. Sims let it be known what could be done with any administrative commendations until such time as the paper mill caught up with those who were in the fighting front line.

"I shall not (nor do I need to) expand on the effects on those about him, but I can add that prior to his retirement in 1947 Adm. Sims was the recipient of a Navy Cross, two Silver Star medals, a bronze star medal and a Presidential Unit Citation. (These do not come to desk jobs.)

"Though rest has come to Adm. Sims, those who knew him well mourn his passing with deepest respect."

In addition to those reported in "Last Call," death came to Dorothy, wife of Jim QUERY, on 14 April in Westbrook, C^nn. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery on 14 April.

The following west coast news comes in a letter from Red POWELL. "We were honored here last week by having Tommy and Anne Tonseth as house guests for three days. Jug Ray and I are the only ones of '25 regularly here and we did the best we could. Hugh French, a winter visitor of several months, and Thaddeus Hackett, bilger from '25 to '26 and then out, were both on hand. We were assisted by Henry Bernstein '26, who raises orchids and favors the girls SHIPMATE

with flowers; he tells me he has over 400 varieties of orchids. Thad Hackett had a career as a commercial artist in Chicago. He paints in oils, has his own shows, and readily sells his pictures locally at better than $100 per square foot."

In the Washington area Srirling SMITH has been in Bethesda for surgery and Bomb NORMAN reports that he has been very ill. . . . Dave HULL is about to make his headquarters in Washington again.

Red Eye COLEMAN, in town for the U. S. Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, joined us at our April luncheon. At the May luncheon we had Whitey TAYLOR and Jack DELANEY with us.

Jack reports that with the closing of Carvel Hall the hotels and motels are full to overflowing for our reunion weekend. However, he further reports that Mrs. Betty Blanding at Alumni House is lining up rooms in private homes; so as a last resort get in touch with her.

Don Griffin '27. Charlie reported it as a magnificent and impressive ceremony, which they were delighted they had made the decision to attend, and that they were very proud of the manner in which Jim Russell handled the event, recognizing that it must have been difficult for him to leave a command which had obviously held him in such high esteem. The Dunns went from Naples to Berlin for the long Easter weekend, and then back to London to prepare themselves for the many visitors, both official and unofficial, who arrive in England during the summer months.

Elton W. "Joe GRENFELL is living in Alexandria, Va., at 600 Pulman Place, and keeps busy with consulting work for four companies: General Motors Defense Research Lab of Santa Barbara, Calif., Raytheon Carp's Submarine Signal Division in Newport, R.I., Newport News Shipbuilding, and the Planning Research Corp., Washington Division. His advice is sought mainly in the field of undersea, pro and anti-submarine, and oceanography. Joe is also chairman of the Thresher Fund Foundation. That would seem to keep him pretty busy but he and Martha have found time to visit Whispering Pines, N . C , locate a lot and take an option on it with the idea of ultimately building a recreational-type house in that location of pine woods, bordered by three lakes and two golf courses. He reports that there are already several Navy families there, Johnny and Ann Davidson '29 being the most recent ones to have completed a house there.

Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Arlington 1, Va. Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg, III, USN (Ret.), 8405 Bnrdette Rd. Bethesda, Md. 20014 On Easter Sunday, 18 April, Mrs. Dorothy Johnson Russell, beloved wife of Adm. James Sargent "Jim" Russell, died of cancer in the Naval Hospital Bethesda, after a long illness.

She had entered the hospital 25 Nov. 1964. The following account from a Washington, D . C , newspaper will be of interest to her many friends: "Mrs. Dorothy Russell, 56, wife of Retired Navy Admiral, was born in Hoquiam, Washington, the only child of the late Representative and Mrs. Albert Johnson of Washington State. She spent most of her youth in the local area. The two had met as a result of his appointment to the Naval Academy by Rep. Johnson, who served in Congress from 1912 to 1932. " 'I paid a courtesy call on the Congressman, and learned he had a very lovely daughter,' Russell said. They were married in 1929.

"Mrs. Russell had attended Central High School and was graduated from National Park Seminary.

During her married life, she accompanied her husband across the world as he pursued his Navy career. Active in service organizations, she was honorary president of the Allied Officers' Wives Club of Washington.

"Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Donald J., of Canton, Ohio, and Kenneth M., of Tacoma, Washington, and three grandchildren."

A beautiful memorial service was held in the Naval Chapel on Nebraska Ave., crowded with a great host of Jim's and Dorothy's friends. Jim took Dorothy's ashes to Tacoma, for burial there.

The class of 1926 extends its deepest sympathy to Jim and their two sons.

Earl J. Ashton, long a stranger to this column, wrote a short note from Rochester, N.Y., enclosing a clipping which is quoted below, with the comment that "Vince let no one know he was in Syracuse."

"Vincent Burchett, 6 1 , chief estimator for William A. McCormick & Sons Co., died Wednesday, 5 May at his apartment. Mr. Burchett was estimator at the local firm the last three years. He was a 1926 graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, rising to the rank of Commander. Before coming to Rochester, he was vice president of Ryan Construction Co., in Watertown, where he spent most of his life. Survivors include two sons, John, a student at the University of Rochester, and Jerome, and a daughter, Mrs. Rosemary Parker of Watertown."

Charles C DUNN wrote from 117 Park St., London W . l , that he and Jewel had made the trip to Naples to attend the change of command when Adm. Jim RUSSELL was relieved, as reported in the last issue of Shipmate, by Adm. J U N E - J U L Y ,

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Doir C "Deacon" JOHNSON writes from 16719 Halldale, Gardena, Calif. 90247, that he is a two-time widower and currendy unmarried; that he moves around a lot just to have something to occupy his time, and that he is thinking about leaving California in August, via HollandAmerican Line or tramp steamer, through the Canal to Europe, with the idea of spending several months in Spain. Any mail to the address above will reach him, as it is his mother's, and will be forwarded. Deacon also reports that he sees "Pop" PERRY occasionally, who lives in Pasadena. (CS's note: We'd like to get Pop's address because our last one was in San Antonio, Tex.; we received no reply from him for our "Thirty-Five Years After," and the new Register of Alumni still has him living in Silver Spring, Md. Perhaps Sparky Scrymgeour or Deacon Johnson will send his correct address to the CS.)

Robert B. Pirie '26

Robert B. PIRIE has been appointed chairman of the Board of Aerojet-General Shipyards at Jacksonville, Fla. Announcement of the appointment was made by L. W. Mullane, group vice president of Aerojet-General Corp., which operates the shipyards as a subsidiary. Bob joined the Corporation as executive assistant to the president in the firm's Washington office, after retirement from the Navy in 1962 as a vice admiral, following 40 years of naval service. His long naval experience and technological background will complement the industrial and management leadership of E. H. Fletcher, president and chief executive officer of Aerojet-General Shipyards, Inc. Bob entered the Naval Academy from Nebraska, was graduated in 1926, and returned in 1949 as Commandant of Midshipmen. During World War II he served in both the Adantic and Pacific areas, and was Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air when he retired. (The above is from a press release from the Corporation, Ed.) Bob, as president of the Naval Academy Foundation, held a very successful meeting of the Board of Trustees on 13 May in New York City.

Kenny CRAIG, 1926 class president, was one of the trustees present, having come from Jacksonville, Fla. Other classmates on the Board in addition to Bob and Kenny are W. C (Bill) Cooper, Elton W. (Joe) Grenfell, August C (Gus) Long, Neil K. Banks, and Smedberg.

Others on that Board, well known to most of '26ers, are: Adm. George Anderson, Adm. Robert B. Carney, Adm. Louis Denfield, VAdm. E. B. (Whitey) Taylor, Adm. Walter F. Boone, Mr. John F. Gordon, RAdm. Bob Barnum, Adm. Arleigh Burke, Secretary William B. Franke, Secretary Dan A. Kimball, Mr. Frank G. Jameson, Adm. Arthur W. Radford, and Lt. Gen. Alan Shapley, to mention only a few of the approximately 75 trustees who believe in the worthiness of the principal function of the Foundation: the operation of a preparatory school program for prospective Naval Academy midshipmen.

There was quite a gathering of '26 classmates at the new Washington-Hilton Hotel on Connecticut Ave., on the recent occasion of the Navy League's 63rd National Convention; P . D. STROOP perhaps was the one who came the greatest distance to see our classmate, Fitzhugh LEE, receive the Navy League's John Paul Jones award for "inspirational leadership." Those of us who have been privileged to know about Fitz's constant and continuing interest in improving conditions for officers and men, and his imaginative and constructive ideas regarding positive and effective leadership, felt that the Navy League had chosen wisely.

The April '26 class luncheon was held at the Washington Navy Yard, on the 29th, with the following in attendance: Agnew, Barker, Brady, Briner, Bruton, Buchanan, Claiborne, Fravel, Gano, Greenacre, Groff, Katz, Livdahl, Lovett, Morrison, Bill Miller, McCorkle, McKee, McQuillan (accompanied by one of his sons, Capt.

George McQuillan, USA), Nelson, Pirie, Smedberg, Strain, Sylvester, and last, but FAR from LEAST, Hugh Webster, all the way from California where he is the director of customer relations of the Marine Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. He and Betty are living at 11261 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos Hills, Calif. Hugh reported that he and Paul WATSON are collaborating as "mates of the deck" on the 26 May party at the Officers' Club at Moffett Field for "Midshipmen of the Class of 1926-plus-39-years to determine HOW HIGH IS UP." A matter of considerable interest and, though we hope not, possible shock to classmates was discussed and made finished business at this April class luncheon. The Washington contingent, acting as an executive committee for the class as a whole, voted $1,000 from our class fund to the Naval Academy Foundation for our "1926 Scholar" for the coming scholastic year. This will enable an outstanding youngster, picked by the Foundation, to receive necessary academic preparation for the Naval Academy. We have not pledged any further, continuing support for the Foundation, in connection with this 43

action, but are reserving any future actions until we can sense the reaction of the majority of interested classmates, and can better gauge the progress and results of the Foundation's insurance program. Bob Pirie, president of the Naval Academy Foundation, made an excellent "pitch" for support in the immediate future, and stated his belief that the Foundation is well on its way to being almost self-supporting in the next several years. The class agreed to authorize this donation from the class fund now, but concurred in the thought that those of us who are really interested in a class project should send contributions to the class fund, marked "for Naval Academy Foundation," for income tax deduction purposes, to our treasurer, RAdm. J. F. GREENSLADE, 5020 Millwood Lane, N.W., Washington 16, D.C. If 200 of us will send in an average of $5, the donation will be replaced in the fund.

One other small "tap" was also voted from the class fund which, by the way, has lain almost moribund for many years; that one of the special $2.00 subscriptions to Shipmate for each widow of one of our classmates who dies hereafter be sent to her for one year.

Our class president, Kenny CRAIG, writes that he is delighted at the action taken by the class, acting as an executive committee at the April class luncheon in Washington, in voting such substantial support for the Foundation. He stated further, "I feel that there are a number of our class who are really interested in the organization who will come through with contributions to restore the class fund. To me, in general, I think N.A. graduates give very littie.

My old college averages better than $10 a year per alumni, without fanfare, and, with it, got two million dollars in three years."

Wendell F. KLINE bumped into the CS on the front steps of the Chapel at the Naval Academy, right after one of those beautiful services on Sunday, 16 May, and called on him at the Navy Relief Office in the old War Department Building on Constitution Ave. the next day.

Wendell and Lois have just completed an eightmonth tour through Europe, via automobile, during which they visited Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Holland. They felt that northwestern Spain and northern Portugal were particularly worthwhile. This is the third eightmonth such tour that they have made since 1957.

The CS learned that Wendell, for the past 10 years, has been with the New York Life Insurance Co., after leaving the University of the South at Sewanee, where he was vice president for endowments for five years. They are still living in Sewanee and report their home "ready and able to care for any classmates in travels through south-central Tennessee." Lois is an avid gardener, winner of many sweepstakes at flower shows. Their Marcia is the mother of their three granddaughters, married to Sam Boney, the Episcopal clergyman in Dyersburg, Tenn., north of Memphis. Both Wendell and Lois looked like a million dollars. There must be something in that European travel! (Incidentally, the CS discovered to his horror that Wendell had let his Alumni Association and Shipmate memberships lapse. He rectified that situation on 17 May!) Max F. LESLIE and Elizabeth had a most important event take place in Washington, D . C , which they were not able to participate in, but at which they had some '26 standbys. Their son, Lt. William Neil Leslie, was married on 15 May to Mabel Ruth Ratcliff in the Navy Chapel on Nebraska Ave. Kenny Craig and Charlie Buchanan, who had been Max's best man many years ago, were among the Leslies' old friends who attended the ceremony. The reception was at the Officers' Club at the Washington Navy Yard.

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Bryam and Lalita Armour. They invited the people the Leslies would have asked, friends of theirs' and of the bride and groom; the SMEDBERGS and the BUCHANANS were the '26 representatives on that occasion.

SHORT SPLICES Val HAVARD has finally gotten to be 60!

Anna arranged a surprise birthday party in Winchester, Mass., at which Bill and Mary Day PRYOR joined young Val and Lynn and their two children and Anne and John and their two for a complete surprise to Val. Royce FLIPPIN reports on a good turnout at the April annual dinner of Naval Academy Alumni in New York, with the following '26ers present: Custer, Crowley, Flippin, Helmick, Lahn, Lee, Mumma, Pedersen, Schanze, Shapiro, and Weis. He also commented that Ben Scott Custer, as president of the Naval Academy Alumni Assn. of New York, did an outstanding job in running the dinner. Their annual award was presented to a man most of us remember in the "Bull" Department at the Academy, with affection, Professor Richard West.

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While still CinCNavEur Adm. C. D. Griffin '27 was presented the Distinguished Service Medal by Gen. Lyman Lemnitzer, Commander in Chief U. S. European Command, for "exceptionally meritorious service while serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations from December 1961 to June 1963."

Since moving to California in 1962 he was surrounded by his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including seven grandchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and his ranch was the culmination of all his dreams. He worked with the soil and animals, which brought him great joy. We will all miss him keenly.

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

The class was deeply shocked to learn of the sudden death of Virginia Doyle, Bill Doyle's wife, at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital on 14 April. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Bill and his sister.

Although in no sense a consolation, we have made a donation to the Heart Fund after obtaining Bill's approval.

John and Mary Tyler URQUHART, visiting recentiy in Texas, had the rare pleasure of a visit with Jack Ware, formerly '28, while visiting in Houston. Jack's residence is in a suburb of this city. He has maintained a keen interest in his Naval Academy classmates.

At the Navy League meeting in Washington in April a few out-of-town classmates showed up, including Moon and Alice Mullins from California, John Scott from Binghamton, N.Y., and Chick Renard.

Present also in support of the festivities here were Washington regulars Bob Watts, Bill Shea, Bucky Lee, Jimmy James and Phil Gallery. Dave McDonald was a featured speaker and did himself proud, as usual.

At the concluding class luncheon held in Washington, 20 members of the class turned out to hear Tom Jones in good voice and good health regale us with an assorted variety of jokes told as only he can tell them.

It was noted during our meeting that '28ers on active duty have now shrunk to include only Bucky Lee, Dave McDonald and Mike Flaherty.

Classmates present included Binney, Boss, Watts Norgaard, Wood, Kent, Morris, Quinn, Carusi, Schoech, James, Anderson, Jones, Peden, Boyd, Roberts, Rittenhouse, Urquhart and Stanley.

Mr. Chester C WINE, vice president of Central Power and Light Co. of Corpus Christi, Tex., has been reappointed to a new six-year term as a member of the Texas Industrial Commission by Governor John Connally. The TIC is an agency of the Texas state government with headquarters in Austin. Its purpose is to promote further industrialization of Texas.

Lt. Gen. Alan SHAPLEY, USMC (Ret.), was among 20 alumni of The Peddle School of Highstown, N.J., who were honored with a special citation for outstanding achievement in his chosen field. The award was presented by Albert L. Kerr, Peddle headmaster, at the school's centennial assemblies on 23 April.

Gen. Shapley, member of the Peddle class of 1922, was recognized for "distinguished service in the field of military service." Assigned to duty in the Pacific during World War II, and in Korea in 1953, he served as Chief of Staff, First Marine Division in Korea. He holds the Distinguished Service Medal which was awarded upon his retirement in 1962.

We are saddened to report that George Jones died suddenly and painlessly on 13 May at his ranch home at Santa Ynez, Calif., and was buried in a litde cemetery nearby. Adm. Bill Organ represented the class at the funeral. His Naval Academy roommate, Wally Huck, and his wife have since flown out from New Jersey to be with Frances.

George had several loves: his family and friends; the Navy and the Naval Academy; sports, especially the Navy football team, baseball, and race horses, and constructive, useful activity.

Edwin B. Dexter '28 S H I P M A T E

Edwin B. Dexter has been named executive director of the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange, it was announced by James M. Clark, Exchange president. He has been executive director of the Pan-.American Coffee Bureau, 120 Wall St. Dexter retired from the Navy in '49 with the rank of rear admiral. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean conflict and served as Assistant Chief of Staff and Director of Operations for MSTS, Atlantic Area. He is presentiy chairman of the board of managers, Brooklyn Central YMCA and is a trustee of the Naval Academy Assn. of New York. n I I L

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Sec'y, RAdm. Roy S. Benson, USN AVCNO/DNA, Room 4E621 The Pentagon Washington. D. C. 20350

CLASS OFFICERS The results of the voting for class officers for the fiscal year starting 1 July were: Chairman, J. W. WATERHOUSE; vice chairman, G. N. JOHANSEN; secretary-treasurer, L. E. R1CH.A.RDSON, and additional members of executive committee (2), S. B. FRANKEL and H. L. RAY. Anyone who has items to put in Shipmate should send them to the secretary-treasurer.

Address: Capt. Leslie E. Richardson, USN (Ret.) 3605 Tupelo Place, Alexandria, Va. Office phone: 296-1300.

Dick B.A.LLINGER wrote that he and Fran were delighted and proud to attend ceremonies aboard USS PROCYON at which their son, Bob '55, was awarded the Silver Star Medal for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" in action against the Viet Cong as naval advisor to the 21st River Assault Group of the Vietnamese Navy. He also has been twice decorated by the Viemamese CNO with their Cross of Gallantry.

Dick and Fran are enjoying life in San Francisco. Within two miles are Ashford, Si Johnson, Kuhn and McCauley.

Secretary "Bunson's" note: Call out the Fire and Rescue party.

The class luncheon held on 20 May at the Ft. Myer Officers' Club had the following members present: Osborn, Waterhouse, Patrick, Denbo, Triebel, Easton, McElroy, Johansen, Richter, Ray, Laning and Benson.

Phil OSBORN reports that on a recent southern trip he visited with Emory ROUGHTON in Charleston who is teaching math at the Citadel.

Cal LANNING stopped by, having been in Annapolis visiting his son-in-law, who is on duty at the Naval Academy, and daughter. He also had a short visit with Johnny WALKER from Asheville, N. C , who is an industrial engineer.

Claude RICKETTS always maintained a close contact with his hometown (Fair Grove, Mo.) and its high school. He had planned to contribute books about the Navy and seapower to the library of that school and thereby establish a Navy corner. After he died last year an officer on his staff, Maj. E. J. Megarr, USMC, undertook the project and did it very well indeed.

On 1 June 1965, the Claude Ricketts Navy Corner of the Fair Grove High School was dedicated. Present, coming from Washington, were: Margery Ricketts, Adm. Arleigh Burke '23, U. S. Senator Edward V. Long from Missouri, Congressman Durwood Hall from Missouri, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Victor Longstreet, LCdr. Myron Ricketts '55 and Roy Benson.

Fair Grove is a community of only about 350 people. They were all present. It was a fine ceremony, in good taste in keeping with the kind of man we all remember that Claude Ricketts was. He will continue to be an inspiration to the people of his hometown as he was and is to so many others and they are not J U N E - J U L Y ,

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Sec'y, BGen. Ronald D. Salmon, USMC (Ret.). 640 Oakland Ter., Alexandria. Va. Corr Sec'y, RAdm. Parke H. Brady. USN (Ret.), 1801 Foxhall Rd., Wash. 7, D. C.

RESERVATIONS FOR 35TH REUNION Classmates from all over the country are making plans to attend the greatest reunion ever during Homecoming Weekend on 8-10 Oct. The reunion committee reports that the response to its request for an early indication of intentions gives promise of a record turnout for this big event.

Approximately 350 notices were mailed to classmates whose addresses were known to the Alumni Assn. Others are being contacted as soon as their addresses are reported by other classmates.

The committee based initial plans on estimated attendance of 75 couples, but hopes to double this figure. Already 73 classmates have said they plan to attend, and at least 5 more are known to be sitting on the fence. Many others have not yet declared their intentions.

The committee hopes that these "foot-draggers" will want to do so as soon as possible, so that reservations can be adjusted to meet their needs.

Those signed up as of 10 May, with state of residence listed for those outside of the Maryland, Virginia, D. C area, are listed below, in order in which reservations were requested.

Hunt, Simons, Dorner, DeGraff (N.J.), Sharp, Van Metre ( N . C ) , Doyle, Canaday (N.Y.), Miller, Dorsey, Gluntz (N.Y.), Cummings (Ohio), Long (Wyo.), Ebert, Stretch, Davis, Moffett, Weiss, Stroh (Neb.), Roby (Mich.), Kinert (Calif.), Lowrance, Sloat (Calif.), Ensey, McCready (Calif.), Englund (Pa.), Spofford (Mass.), Jenkins (Pa.), O'Beirne (Fla.), Clifton (Calif.), Johnson, R. W. (Fla.), Arwine, Dallman (Pa.), Boyd (N.Y.), Howell (Pa.), Moses (Pa.), Forster (N.Y.), Holmes, Smith, Harry; Moore, Ailes, Colestock (Brazil), Jones, Heyward (Fla.), Knoll, Snyder (Pa.), Bourgeois (La.), Hulme (Conn.), Herms (Ohio), Brook, Wadsworth, Kosco (Pa.), Seay, Masterson, Whelchel, Cass (Iowa), Renfro (N.Y.), Haley (S.C), Adams, Agnew (R.I.), Lawver (Wis.), Alexander, Wagner, McCullough, Wakefield, Salmon, Sands, Martell, Lucker, Engleman (Calif.), Nelson, Adkins, Brady and Snead.

NEW SUBJECT: Your Memorial Window Task Force (BRADY and SNEAD) has received 118 replies supporting this project together with several contributions of $20 - $25.

This represents virtually 100% support for THE WINDOW. FYI, THE WINDOW costs $600, and its installation by the Public Works Office comes to $700, making a total of $1300 for the project. This may be construed as a timely reminder to those who have not yet donated. All we need is 130 contributions averaging $10 each. Charlie Brook is awaiting your response. Brady and Snead had some fancy ideas as to how to best utilize any amount in excess of $700 but, ungratefully, the local chapter overruled them.

A summer wedding is planned for Miss Linda Howard, daughter of RAdm. and Mrs. James H. HOWARD of Alexandria, Va., and Mr. Richard Vinton Mattingly, son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Vinton Mattingly of Washington, D. C The bride-elect attended Ashley Hall in Charleston, S. C , Mary Washington College, and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina.

She is a provisional member of the Junior League of Washington. Mr. Mattingly was graduated from Bullis Preparatory School and is an alumnus of the American University School of Law in Lexington, Va. He is presently with the Federal Power Commission in Washington.

Russell Lloyd '30

Brig.Gen. Russell Lloyd, USMC (Ret.), was among 20 alumni of The Peddie School honored on 23 April with a special citation for outstanding achievement in his chosen field.

The award was for "distinguished service in the field of military service." A WW II veteran.

Gen. Lloyd holds the Silver Star and Legion of Merit.

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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 (Ret.) Atmospheric Sciences Program National Science Foundation Washington 25, D. C.

Bobby Jewell Myhre, Floyd's wife, died at the Naval Medical Center, Bethesda on 12 March. Services were held in St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy on 16 March, with interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Many of Floyd's classmates and their wives attended the services. Bobby will be remembered for her tireless assistance to Floyd in his tremendous efforts arranging, supporting and participating in class reunions, homecomings, etc.

She will be missed by us all.

Besides Floyd, Bobby leaves a son, Jon F., and a daughter, Jan J. Floyd plans to stay on at 3706 Manor Rd. Chevy (ihase, Md., and to continue with James C Conley & Co., of Silver Spring.

On 19 March, Mary Louise Howe, Charlie's wife, died during a fire at their Virginia Beach home, apparendy from a heart attack preceding the fire. Memorial services were held at the Galilee Church in Virginia Beach with private interment in Baltimore. Besides Charlie, Mary leaves a daughter, Virginia C (Mrs. Ronald W. Salmon).

A Legion of Merit awarded by President Johnson was presented to Dean BLACK in an award ceremony at the Terminal Island Naval Base. Making the presentation as representative of the Commandant, Eleventh Naval District was Muddy Waters '32, Commander U. S. Naval Base Los Angeles/Commander Mine Force U. S. Pacific Fleet.

Dean, who voluntarily retired from active service on 1 Feb., received the award for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service from August 1963 to January 1965 as Chief, Military Assistance Advisory Group, Norway.

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The citation from the President stated: ". . .

Rear Admiral Black exercised marked professional competence, sound leadership, and skilled diplomacy in performing varied and complex duties of great importance to the United States. Under his superior guidance, his staff effectively executed all aspects of the United States Military Assistance Program to the enhancement of the posture of the military forces of Norway and of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. By his inspiring and enthusiastic devotion to duty, Rear Admiral Black has contributed significantiy to the attainment of United States Military Assistance objectives in Norway, and has upheld the highest tradition of the naval service."

Dean and Jane are apparently settled in Jane's hometown at 2432 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. Daughter, Celia, is with them.

RAdm. and Mrs. J. Wilson LEVERTON announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen Kimbrough, to Ens. William Frederick Maher, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Maxwell Maher of Boca Raton, Fla. Miss Leverton graduated magna cum laude from Holton Arms School, Washington, D. C , and is now a sophomore and member of Kappa Delta at Duke University.

Ensign Maher graduated with honors from Duke University in 1964 where he was a member of Pi Kappa Phi, and third in his class at Officer Candidate School. He is now attending fleet schools at Key West and joined USS MASSEY in May. A summer wedding in Washington is planned.

As previously announced in this column, Bill and Helen plan to move from Norfolk to Washington in June. Their new address will be 7201 Marbury Rd., Kenwood Park, Bethesda.

A line from Oscar HAGBERG in Albuquerque discloses that he has really struck it soft. He now admits that his present situation should probably be classified as semi-retired. He's teaching a modern math program at a private parochial school, St. Vincent Academy. The student body is all high school girls.

Your Washington group is not forgetting 1966 as our 35th. The long-range planning schedule for next summer and fall can begin to take shape now. Our 35th reunion is scheduled for Homecoming. Preliminary plans call for a reception and dinner Friday evening, 21 Oct., luncheon at the Elks Club next to the stadium on Saturday noon before the game, cocktails and blacktie dinner Saturday night, and chapel services Sunday. Some space has been reserved at the King George Motel and the Maryland Inn. More dope will be passed laong as your planning committee of Floyd MYHRE, Bill (L. W.) WILLIAMS and Wax WEATHERWAX firms things up.

The Washington group returned to old haunts at the Washington Navy Yard just for the May luncheon-with-wives. We plan to continue regular luncheons every 2nd Tuesday at the Army-Navy Club throughout the summer.

Al RICHARDSON reports a new address as of June: 5 Shipwright Harbor, Annapolis, Md. We have another three-star flag officer on our roster. Brute ROEDER left his job as DNC in May to take over as ComPhibPac in San Diego from J. B. COLWELL, who has come back to OpNav as Op 03.

R. H. "Benny" BASS has been making an excellent recovery from a moderate heart attack at the U.CL.A. Medical Center, Los Angeles. He estimated he would escape from the Center the first week in June.

Benny serves as staff assistant to the general manager at Bendix Pacific, North Hollywood, Calif. He and Margie live at 853E Mountain St., Glendale.

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bother Jim, who always came up and took each day as it came. We follow this philosophy. It is not secretary has expressed condolences

Photo by Bausch and Lamb Carl A. Day '31 Carl Day, the executive vice president and general manager of Bausch & Lomb's Scientific Instrument Division, has been elected to the Board of Directors. He has been with the company since shortly after graduation.

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Sec'y, Mr. John Stanley Miller A423 Lakeside Terrace Apts.

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JOINT LUNCHEON WITH WEST POINT '32 On 6 June, West Point's class of 1932 graciously hosted a joint luncheon at the Army-Navy Town Club in Washington. This annual event goes back for more than a decade and is now traditional. This year's event was another occasion for good fellows to get together with good food and good spirits. There was the usual badinage exchanged concerning the Army-Navy sports record, and perhaps the Navy voices were somewhat muted this year.

Army's active duty officers, as usual, carried more stars than their Navy opposites. The Navy, as usual, mustered about two-thirds of those present. Small world note: Al Shinn and Gen. Frank Besson sat together at the head table, an advance meeting since they appeared later in June on the West Coast in a big NSIA symposium. For NSIA they were guest panelists representing the logistic side of the Army and Navy.

The only business transacted was to develop a class consensus regarding preferred party sites for the thirty-fifth reunion in 1967. Leon Kintberger, committee of one for arrangements, has the matter well in hand. Dimi Dimitrijevic was congratulated on the success of the joint luncheon.

Count Ruckner and Frank Besson exchanged a few pleasantries and expressions of service goodwill to conclude the formalities.

Present were: Levering Smith, Al Shinn, Swede Eastwold, Bill Robards, Ray Pitts, Leon Kintberger, Hank Munson, Norm Blaisdell and Jerry Miller. Also on hand were Jack Lewis, John Van Evera, Bob Leonard, Jim Collett, Count Ruckner, Al Slayden, George Pierce, Ennis Taylor, Dimi Dimitrijevic and Lou Kirn.

SYMPATHIES The class of 1932 extends its deepest sympadiies to Jim and Christine HUMRICHOUSE for the tragic loss of their second son, young Jim. He was killed instandy on 3 April when the car in which he was riding as a passenger overturned, just a few miles from the Humrichouse home in Bucks County, Pa. The story is best told in his father's words, who said of the 23-year-old Jim: "He had a good and happy life and was loved by many. Setbacks just didn't

with a grin are trying to easy." Your for the class.

FOURTH STAR FOR CORKY WARD Our congratulations go to Corky WARD, first of the class of '32 to fly his personal four-star flag. On 1 April Corky assumed his new job as U. S. Representative to the NATO Standing Group. He and Nona maintain their quarters at 3701 Nebraska Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. Several recent shifts in flag billets will be of general interest to '32. Count Ruckner is to leave his job as Deputy Chief of Naval Material (Development) to break his flag as ComCruDesLant. Dick Craighill leaves OpNav to become ComCaribSeaFron at San Juan. George Pressey is to be Deputy Chief of Staff for Foreign Military Aid, to CinCPac. Bill Groverman has been doubling in brass as Acting Op-03 since Corky's departure. We are still waiting for Frank Foley's orders, since he is to be relieved at SHAPE by RAdm. Minter. Levering Smith is now habituated to his new job as Director, Special Projects. The adjacent photo shows him greeting Gen. Torsten Rapp, SAF Supreme Commander, Swedish Armed Forces, on the occasion of the general's recent visit to HQ Special Projects.

HERE AND THERE WITH '32 The class owes thanks to Leon KINTBERGER for his close liaison with USNA authorities in preparation for the 35th reunion. It's more than two years away, but Leon has confirmation of a site for cocktails and dinner dancing to follow the Homecoming game in 1967. In descending order of preference, the facilities asked for are: Hubbard Hall, the porch of the North Severn Primary School, and the Coral Sea Room at the Officers' and Faculty Club.

We erred in the February issue of Shipmate when we called Ike WILSON a "maestro of mandarin." Ike is continuing in the Japanese language field, in which he received an MA from the U. of Washington in December. It was Ike's knowledge of Japanese that helped the ship's company of POPE, captured after she was sunk in the Java Sea in March of 1942. We have a new address for Ike and Ruby: 7048 52nd Ave., N.E., Seatde, Wash. 98115.

We are sorry to hear of the death of Alex COXE's fatiier at age 92 in Ross, Calif. The senior A. B. Coxe retired from the Army as a colonel of artillery in 1936.

After 18 years at the same address, your secretary has a new one. Please use it, as shown at the head of this column, to send along news of interest to the class and any change of address that comes to your attention. With the help of the USNAAA Register, we keep in touch with most, but it takes the concerted effort of all to keep '32 cohesive.

RAdm. Levering Smith '32, Director of Special Projects, greets Gen. Torsten Rapp of the Swedish Air Force.

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^\?i^ J?'- Turner A. Duncan AVCO Corp., 1701 K St., N.W. Washington 6, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (net.), U. S. Naval Academy Museum Annapolis, Md. 21402

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin O. Easley of Auburn, Ind. He is on duty in Washington, D. C , in the Bureau of Ships.

The big news this month is "The Book."

So far, the reaction has been most enthusiastic.

All hands agree that Charlie TR.A.VIS deserves a tremendous vote of thanks. When we say that the reaction has been entirely favorable, we should mention that we have not yet heard from Stan BARNES (or his wife, Helen), giving the Barnes' reaction to the statement that Stan is working on his "Masher's Degree." The proofreaders extend their sincere apologies for this boo-boo.

As indicated in the May issue of Shipmate, additional copies of the book are available from the class secretary at a cost of $10 to those who ordered a book initially. Those who did not order the book initially will be charged $15 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy.

Since it will be at least another 10 years before another "round-up" is published, it becomes very important for all classmates to keep the class secretary advised of their current address. Just drop me a card when a change occurs.

A note from Ward HARDMAN provided a change of address and a most important addition to the biographical data on Ward listed in the book. This addition was in the form of a birth announcement, announcing the arrival of Ward's and Nettie's son, Erik Alberto on 29 April. Congratulations! Ward noted in his letter that although he is still with the Stanford Research Institute, he moved to France in August 1964 where he is a member of a project team, assisting in the development of the command and control system of USCinCEur. The Hardmans' address is: HQ, USEUCOM (J-3), SRI Detachment, APO 128, New York, N.Y. The number of classmates serving in the grade of vice admiral was increased by two in June when Charley DUNCA.N was promoted to 3-star grade and reported as Commander, Adantic Fleet Amphibious Forces; and "Pickles" HEINZ became Director of Military Assistance Programs, Office of Secretary of Defense. Congratulations to Charley and Pickles.

Bob KEATING wrote in, informing us that after 1 June, his permanent address will be: c/o U. S. Consulate, Guadalajara, Jal, Mexico The major question contained in Hank GRIKSHEIT's letter was "Where is the 30Year Book?" Since that question is now answered, we will simply note that Hank is still running his own company. The Detroit Testing Laboratory, Inc., in Detroit. Apparendy, he gets away from Detroit occasionally as he mentions running into Nick KELLER during a visit to Venice, Fla. Letters have been received from Dave MARTINEAU and Barney MEYER, largely expressing their enthusiastic approval of "Double 3 Roundup." Barney mentions that his address given in the book is correct and that he would be delighted to see classmates visiting the Adanta area. He also provided news that his daughter, Sharon, was married in December to Mr. Ross Long of Adanta, Ga. Dave's letter contained no new information.

A note from Hal BOWEN informs us that he and Connie have announced the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Edith, to Lt. Charles Edgar Easley, USN. Miss Bowen is a graduate of Northwestern University, Evanston, 111. where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

She is the granddaughter of VAdm. and Mrs. Wilder Dupuy Baker of La Jolla, Calif., and VAdm. and Mrs. Harold Gardiner Bowen of Providence, R. L Lt. Easley is a graduate of Purdue University, class of 1961, where he received a B.S. degree in chemical engineering.

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The accompanying photograph of Secretary Nitze, Chariie Minter (Supt, USNA), and your class secretary was forwarded to classmate-editor Derickson when he complained that he seldom received pictures of people who were smiling.

The source of the amusement in this case was a famous order signed by one of Charlie Minter's predecessors, VAdm. David D. Porter, which directed a Midshipman Thompson, "who plays so abominably on a fish horn," to practice outside the limits "or he will find himself coming out of the litde end of the horn."

Nick KELLER was heard from shordy after he received his copy of "The Book." His problem was that his copy of the '33 Lucky Bag did not survive World War II, and he needed a copy to enjoy fully the nostalgia that he experienced on going through the new book. Fortunately, we were able to find a copy for him here in Annapolis. Nick reported that he passed his annual physical with flying colors, and is thoroughly enjoying the Florida sunshine. He receives mail at P. O. Box 582, Venice, Fla. As noted earlier in this column, we are attempting to maintain accurate addresses of all classmates. A change that has just come in from "Baggy" BALTERMAN lists his new permanent address as 15 Juniper Lane, West Hartford, Conn.

The monthly luncheon of the Washington group was held on 11 May at the Army-Navy Town Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with wives present in most instances.

The gathering was largely social in nature but one item of business was transacted. From an analysis of last year's summer attendance at the '33 luncheons, it was determined that it would not be possible to count on adequate attendance during the coming summer months to warrant reserving the Colonial Room at the Army-Navy Club.

It was agreed that the luncheons would be discontinued during the summer, but would be resumed on 14 Sept. at the Army-Navy Town Club. Present at the meeting were: RAdm. and Mrs. P. D. Buie, Cdr. and Mrs. C M. Caldwell, Capt. and Mrs. R. W. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crogham, RAdm and Mrs. Charles A. Curtze, Capt. and Mrs. W. L. Dawson, Capt. and Mrs. R. B. Derickson, Mr. Turner A. Duncan, RAdm. and Mrs. Carlton Jones, Capt. C E. King, RAdm. and Mrs. David Lambert, Capt. and Mrs. D. E. Macintosh, RAdm. and Mrs. George H. Miller, Capt. and Mrs. William V. Pratt, Capt. and Mrs. W. H. Sublette, RAdm. and Mrs. R. L. Taylor, Capt. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, Jr., Capt. and Mrs. C W. Travis and Mr. Walter Newton.

This column, in the May issue, contained a plea for classmastes to volunteer to serve as area representatives, whose function would be to compile data suitable for inclusion in this column.

Since there have been no volunteers to date, the field is wide open for those who would like to undertake this minor chore.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR Parkside Apts., 10630 Kcnilworth Ave. Apt. 204, Bethesda, Md. 20014

CLASS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. White of 91 Shoreline Dr., Gulf Breeze, Fla., announce the marriage of their daughter, Susan, to Lt.(jg) James Sharer Bendey, USNR, on 8 May. He is the son of Capt. James C BENTLEY, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Bendey of 3144 Browns Valley Rd., Napa, Calif.

Mrs. Bendey attended Florida State University and is currently a smdent at the Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, La. Mr. Bendey graduated from St. George's School, Newport, R. I., Michigan State University and Officers' Candidate School, Newport, R. I. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

The couple honeymooned in Nassau. They will make their home in New Orleans until Lt. Bendey leaves for Vict Nam in late August.

Jim Bendey also reports a scheduled "wingding" involving die BENTLEYS, the Bob CLOSES, tile Bill LAWRENCES, the George HILLS, the Ed SCHANTZES, and the Ed LEES.

Sec'y, Capt. E. D. Vestcl, Jr., (SO USN, Staff, Com MSTS Washington, D.C. 20390 After retiring 30 June, Slade CUTTER continues on active duty as Director Naval Historical Display Center in the old Washington Navy Yard. Slade's daughter, Anne, is married to another submariner, Lt.(jg) John J. McCarthy '62 serving in TRIGGER. Their 2 children, Susan and Jennifer, make Slade and Fran grandparents twice.

While working toward his education major at the University of Florida, Buzz BORRIES has been teaching and coaching at St. John's Country Day School, Green Cove Springs, Fla. In nearby Palatka, Jim BENTLEY is a prof at St. John's River J C Further south in Winter Park, it's Dr. Wally NELSON of the Rollins College faculty. After retiring from the USMC, Wally got his Ph.D. at the University of Florida.

Among the '35ers doing their bit for the NavyMarine Corps Residence Foundation are Ace HUSBAND, chairman of the building committee and member of the board of trustees, and Sookie BADGER who is acting administrative director. Also '35 wives Caroline Gayler and Gertrude Petrovic, past and present presidents, respectively, of the Washington NOW Club where the Foundation idea was born and whose members are working so hard to insure success.

Before leaving Washington for Viet Nam, Bub WARD had lunch with Boise, Idaho, second term Mayor Gene SHELLWORTH who could move on to the governor's mansion. The eldest of Gene's three children, a daughter, goes to University of Colorado where she's champion skier. She competed against Austria and France and almost made the U. S. Olympic team. Gene sends greetings to all classmates.

Since his retirement, Gabby GABBERT has been with an analytical study firm in Silver Spring, Md. One of the technical historical projects he's working on was requested by Asst.

BuWeps Chief for Surface Missile Systems Eli REICH through OpNav Naval History Division's Dermott HICKEY. Dermott also assisted Historic Annapolis, Inc. in an effort to save Paca House from demolition. Cy COLE is another classmate in Silver Spring. He joined Vitro Corp. after retiring 1 June. A picture appeared in the May issue of Shipmate.

Page KNIGHT will run a family camping ground and teach school in Kinsale, Va. Johnny BECKER reports that on a recent visit to Charleston, Bill THOMPSON described a house 47

he had purchased at St. Simon's Island, Ga., where he plans to drop anchor. Ned DOUGHERTY writes from Middletown, R. I., that child 7, another son, arrived in January.

After short tours in Pearl SC RAdms. Steve SHERWOOD and Johnny BOTTOMS are back in Washington. Steve is Hersch GOLDBERG'S deputy in BuSandA and Johnny is Joe LYLE's technical and log services director at DSA Hq. The fifth classmate to make SC flag rank, Em STANLEY, is in Washington, too. fie is deputy commander (Ops) Military Traffic Management and Terminal Service.

From Coronado Dave NASH sends word of a spring get-together at the North Island Club.

Attending were yacht broker George Towne and cook book authoress Betty Baker, (then) ComTraPac C/S Roy Barnes and Bea, General Dynamics Astro engineer Ralph Baum and Katie, another G/D Astro employed classmate Joe BETTENS and Anne, who rushed back from a 400-mile skiing trip at Mammoth in order not to miss this gathering, Orange County realtor Dick Burns, Steve Carpenter, who came down from Santa Ana, math teacher Walt East and Joan, John and Virginia Hack, who had just returned to Coronado, Charlie Harris, who's working at San Diego County Hospital, and Mary Jo, ComDesFlot 11 Charlie Lyndon and Winifred, realtor Whitey McGill and 5th grade teacher Allaire who came down from Fallbrook, (then) 11th ND DIO Dave Nash and Norie, still another G/D Astro engineer Joe Penland and Martha, Rebel and Vivian Ramey, Lew and Thura Schock over from La Jolla, Skippy and Peg Sellers, teacher Snuffy Smith and Laureen, John Middleton (now retired and with Boeing in Seatde) and Winifred, Jack Stevens also with G/D Astro and Kay, San Diego State College part-time student Fred Stiesberg and Pat, and last but by no means least, MLPF&S stock broker Bill Wideman and Ginger.

Dave added he got a nice note from George McKUSlCK, who will be at the Ramona, Calif., airport from 1 July until 1 Dec. with the Aerial Fire Suppression group of the Calif. Div. of Forestry. George's phone is (714) 789-1370 and he'd like to get together with classmates in the area. Horace LAIRD's address is lost. Anybody know what it is.'

Samuel Palmer Nixdorff, 18-year-old son of RAdm. Samuel NIXDORFF, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Nixdorff of Old Orchard Rd., Bonita, Calif., was fatally injured in an automobile accident 26 March. Burial was at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on 30 March. All classmates send deep and sincere sympathy to Sam and Barbara.

D. W. GILMORE was elected Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Kansas City Life Insurance Co. at a 1 April meeting of the board of directors. He left the Academy in '32 and obtained a law degree. He was on active duty all during WW II. Since then he has been an attorney, judge, state senator, bank director and insurance executive.

From Oyster Bay, Eddie BRIDEWELL writes he's enjoying life with his family on Long Island's North Shore. He lives close to his job with Sperry.

His daughter is in college and two sons are in high school. Eddie wants to see a yearly reunion of some sort and suggests a luncheon before and cocktail party after each Homecoming football game, similar to the '64 events so ably managed

by Cagey SCHACHT. Any other suggestions?

Miss Helen Marguerite Sampson was married to Lt. Edward Morrison Dunham, Jr., USN, at the North Island NAS chapel on 15 May. Sammy and Helen's daughter attended Goucher College.

Lt. Dunham's parents live in St. Louis where he was graduated from Washington U. He has been attached to PatRon 31. Sammy wrote that life on Yerba Buena has been great with the Hazzards, Hesses, Ruehlows, Boyles, Keithlys and Sampsons spending their last year on active duty there together. They frequentiy saw Ken SANGER from Alameda and Harry and Irene LLOYD 48

from Orinda. Bill HAZZARD hopes to get a space available MSTS trip to Europe this summer.

Miss Caroline Gayler, daughter of RAdm. and Mrs. Noel A. M. GAYLER, was married to Lt. Archibald Kelly Maness, Jr., (MC) USNR, in the Navy Chapel, Washington, on 19 June. The bride attended universities in Switzerland and London where Noel was naval attache. She spent the past year at Rhode Island U. Dr. Maness was graduated from the U. of N.C. His parents reside in Greensboro. H e went to the University of Pennsylvania medical school, spent a year in England at Cambridge and received his M.D. degree in '62. He is a flight surgeon attached to CVSG 60

in ESSEX.

Miss Tudor Perry WEAVER, a '65 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rice U., was awarded a Fulbright-Hays scholarship for a year of study in France at the U. of Caen. She also has a Woodrow Wilson fellowship with which she plans to do graduate work at Yale. Miss Weaver's father is Earl M. (Buck) WEAVER, who has been active in USNA alumni and '35 affairs in the Houston area since he left Bancroft Hall in '33.

VAdm. J. M. Lyle, Director Defense Supply Agency, '35's first 3-sfar admiral, congratulates RAdm. H. J. Goldberg, '35's first Chief of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.

Frank and Edna SMITH are relaxing in a large old Victorian home at Port Townsend, Wash. Frank retired in January from Mare Island where he was ComSubAdmin.

Bob MANDELKORN retired in April after three and one-half years in Paris. He and Eugenia plan to live in Norfolk where Bob will have a general agency for Variable Annuity Life Insurance Co. RAdm. R. E. M. WARD is convalescing at Great Lakes Naval Hospital. He was moved there from Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, on 21 May. Bob had been in Des Moines since suffering a heart attack on 29 March while in a Navy plane en route to Omaha where he was ComNavResTraCom. The class sends him best wishes for a successful recovery and an admonition to Slow Down!

European junketing classmates should find Jack McCORMlCK in the Netherlands for another year. He supervises offshore shipbuilding in Europe from his office in The Hague.

Under existing law classmates who are restricted line captains may remain on the active list for 31 years and staff corps captains transferred from the line for 30 years from date of transfer.

After 30 June we should have remaining on the active list 22 unrestricted line RAdms., 1 SC

VAdm. 4 SC RAdms., 1 CEC RAdm., 2 USMC Maj.Gens., and about 15 restricted line and staff corps captains. This from our 442 graduates.

JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSN. It's the one sure way of keeping track of your classmates!

Thirty years after Lou BAUER's last June Week parade on Worden Field, the Brigade passed in review before his pretty daughter, Barbara, who was 1965's Color Girl.

Lou retired from his job as CO Naval Air Station, Miramar, on 30 June.

Sec'y, Capt. F. G. Law, USN 1142 N. Illinois St. Arlington, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN 4101 Downing St. Annandale, Va. 22003 Well, here it is June again with 1965 half gone and another class of new ensigns ready to join the Fleets. Our congratulations and the best of luck to all in the class of '65.

One day too late for reporting this issue is the big picnic at NOL, White Oak, Md., hosted by Georgia and Bob ODENING on 29 May. Golfing started the day for both pros and duffers while the rest of us pulled up the rear at 2 P.M. with baseball, volley ball, badminton for the more ambitious, horseshoes for the old fuds, and playground fully equipped for the youngsters— and we don't mean just the small fry! Food and drink were copiously served up from the Odening chuck wagon which put forth a feast of hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, potato salad, letmce and tomato salad, fresh roasted corn, ice cream, cake, coffee, tea, pop and beer. Make your mouth water? Well, you'll have to wait until the next issue when we report more on the details to see whether the hard shell crabs and watermelon also showed.

19 June will see the gang all out in best bib and tucker again at the A and N Country Club, celebrating the 29th anniversary of graduation and saying hail and farewell to new arrivals and departees. KTs in the Williamsburg Room; dancing on the roof later. Ann and Warfield BENNETT are the hosts—hope to see you there.

15 July is confirmed and definitely scheduled for the next class luncheon. Don't miss this big event hosted by our illustrious classmate, the Hon. George GRIDER, Representative, 9th Dist. Tenn.

Mark the date now—get your acceptance in to Frank LAW pronto! We will be dining in the Speaker's Dining Room on Capitol Hill.

Homecoming grand reunion is swinging right along. So far 39 have indicated they will be present; 22—mostly overseas or committed—have sent regrets. There were only 3 rooms left at Holiday Inn as of late April; if you're coming and haven't reserved a place to stay you'd better get a note off to Dave Davenport, Box 434, Rt. # 1 , Arnold, Md. ASAP or you may be commuting from Baltimore or Washington. So come along—get with it! Says Frank Law: "I want to thank all of you who wrote notes in reply to the Homecoming notice. I appreciate it very much—it's always good to hear from you.

With your help I will try to make the next class listing better. Please advise of any classmate's widow's addresses so I can include them in the next listing." We all owe a great deal to Frank.

As our present secretary, he really has worked to keep '36 rolling. His "flyers" announcing events are not only amusing but convincing and really get results—in fact they provide a great deal of the news for this column. KUDOS from us all to Frank for a job well done!

A note from Fred LINCOLN, forwarding his resume and pictures of the family for the year book, confirms that he and Audrey will be present and are looking forward to Homecoming.

New address for the Lincolns: 1017 College Ave., Santa Rosa, Calif. 95404. Incidentally, speaking of new addresses, please note the change in mine. We had a big change-over in Fairfax Co. to meet the population explosion and are now S H I P M A T E

on a master plan grid system. Somehow or other the Ellises jumped 100 numbers even though in the middle of a block; so please note we are now 4101 vice 4029.

Had a wonderful letter from Jim GRAY expressing his appreciation to all the class for the flowers in tribute to Peggy. His news brought word that his daughter, Dougie, had married an Englishman who courted her in Southeast Asia while she was coaching the Thai Olympic swimming team. The newlyweds will reside in Japan. Barrie, the younger daughter, will be with Jim for the summer. Jim will see us all at the reunion.

Jim also reports the sad news that two weeks after Peggy's sudden death, Mac Fleming, Al's wife and Jim's sister, suffered a brain hemorrhage.

However, Jim found her mending beautifully when he saw her in early April while in London.

Says Jim: "Thanks to fine doctors her trouble was diagnosed at once and the proper steps taken.

There is no brain damage at all. Their Canadian nurse liked the Flemings so much that she quit her job to come over here to care for Mac while she convalesces. We all wish Mac a speedy recovery and are indeed glad to hear she is on the mend.

See you all soon—again don't forget Homecoming! The price $15 per person is confirmed.

Frank is ready to receive same early, to care for expenses essential to the planned events. The dates? 8 thru 10 Oct. Also, the price above does not include the Alumni Assn. sponsored events Friday night. Write direct to Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. 21402 for reservations and dope.

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WASHINGTON NEWS OF USNA 1937 On 13 May, the second Thursday, 20 classmates gathered at the Army and Navy Club, Washington, D . C , for lunch: Chuck Stein, Walt Stencil, Ed Scofield, Roger Mehle, Larry Bernard, Syd Bottomley, Skeet Gardes, Curt Kelly, Ace Barton, Ed Pace, John Johnston, Dick Colbert, Johnny Hess, Larry Brantiey, Morgan Baldwin, Harry Hahn, Tom Cunningham, Charlie Gibson, Fil Gilkeson, and Bob Farrington.

Roger MEHLE arrives here in Washington having been Deputy Chief of Staff CinCUSNavEur, London. He is now Director, Strike Warfare Div. (Op 34). He and Patricia have their home at 1708 Oak Lane, McLean, Va. His son, Roger, Jr., is a Lt. (jg) USN '63 on duty in the LEWIS & CLARK. His other two sons. Lance R. (8 yrs.) and Charles R. (5 yrs.), are at home Susan Norman, 1801 East LaRua St., Pensacola, Fla., has written a note of appreciation to the class through Curt Kelly. "Please express to the members of the class of '37 my deep appreciation for their memorial tribute to Jeff. I shall always be proud of Jeff's belonging to '37, just as he was. I am sure my friends will always be those classmates whose friendship he cherished.

This tribute they have made means a great deal to the children and me and I wish I could personally thank each individual."

The Washington Post of 26 May carried this sentence: "Vitro Laboratories has formed two new departments. They are the antisubmarine warfare systems department to be headed by Thomas M. Robertson, and the development and engineering department headed by George C ELLERTON." A miscellany of information follows: William P. Mack is vice president of the Army and Navy Country Club, Arlington, Va. Merritt .A.delman is now a University of San Francisco student getting a degree in education so that he may teach. Tom Nixon's daughter, Sally Harwell, was married to James Fletcher Barnes on 6 June in Wilson, N.C. Ted Gibson's son, E. B. Gibson III, was married to Sheryl Grace Peterson on 5 June in Washington, D . C JUNE-JULY,

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Sec'y, Capt. J. A. Bogley, USN 3900 Watson Place, Apt. 7B Washington, D. 0. 20016 The husbands and wives annual combined luncheon for the Washington group was held at the Naval Gun Factory and produced the largest turn out of the year. Out-of-towners were the Bill HASSLERs from Dahlgren, the Freeland CARDEs from Garden City, N.Y., and the Harry STOTTs from Rio de Janeiro en route Jacksonville, Fla. for new duty.

Local attendees included the Alexanders, Andrews, Bardshars, Berthrongs, Blands, Bowers, Boyds, Bullards, Al Churches, Cowards, DeCamps, Dwyers, Ferriters, Foleys, Glennons, Hestons, Hunnicutts, Hurons, Irvines, Jacksons, Red Johnsons, Leydons, Lubys, MacDonalds, Manns, Mansfields, McDowells, Melvins, Morrisons, Muggs, Muses, Norrises, Olsens, Owens, Paynes, Radiffs, Raymers, Hugh Robinsons, K. G. Robinsons, Silks, Smalls, Sonensheins, Spears, Schroeders, Vinocks and yours truly. The girls looked lovely in their new spring fashions. Nate SONENSHEIN made all the arrangements and was given a big hand for his hard work. Chairman Jack MANSHELD introduced Mr. Clint Furrer and his wife who were our guests. Mr. Furrer is the chairman of the Armed Services Committee of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and is well known to all of us who have had duty in Long Beach for the great work he does in promoting good relations between the Navy and the city.

Our next men's luncheon will be combined with the '38 class of West Point. For the following meeting, the Chet Owens have invited the husbands and wives to a picnic and swim at their lovely home in McLean, Va. Walt SMALL is working on the plans for the Homecoming weekend and has arranged a class cocktail party at the Alumni House following the football game.

Paul LOVELACE paid us a recent visit. He is working for Northrop Aviation and is in charge of advanced program development. He and Ann live at 241 N. Kinter Ave., Los Angeles. Young Bruce is a junior at USC. The Harry MASONs, now in San Diego, are heading for Washington.

Harry reports to BuShips.

NEWS FROM ALL AROUND Howard De LAUREAL writes from the Norfolk group that John SWEENEY has returned to the area from Mediterranean deployment and was on hand for the class luncheon in the Williamsburg Room of the club at NOB. Incidentally, that was our best attended luncheon in some time, with nine of us present. This included, besides John and me, Strong Boozer, Dick Cooper, Tad Grell, Monroe Kelly, Dave Harris, Irv Superfine and Red Mason. Incidentally, Marg and Irv SUPERFINE head for the Philippines soon where Irv will be Chief of Staff to ComNavPhil and takes over from Pret HAINES. Bob McNITT sends the following along from Headquarters, Allied Forces, Mediterranean: "You may welcome some news from this part of the world. Last week I saw most of the Italian branch of '38. Joe and Dee Tucker visiting Naples from Rome, and at the 65th Submarine Anniversary Ball in Naples, Jake and Barbara Reed, Mike and Sylvia Rindskopf, and Phil and Gi Gi Beshany. Mike cut the cake and made a stirring speech as host for that fine party.

Barbara and I thoroughly enjoy living on Malta, although we've managed to see a good bit of London, Paris, Naples, Rome and Garmisch as a bonus. Since 26 Feb. when our 3rd son, Douglas Waring, was born at the Royal Naval Hospital, M'Tarfa, we've been staying home and reading with interest in Shipmate of classmates whose children are marrying, and some who are grandparents. Well! We seem to be getting behinder faster, but will try to catch up. Today I realized how far we are from home, when our 5-year-old 50

boy pointed to the Softball bats lined up at our annual all-hands picnic, and asked me to explain how this game of 'cricket' is played!"

Congratulations to you both.

Tom SUDDATH writes from Cambridge, Mass.: "On Saturday afternoon, 8 May, Miss Margot Helene Jeter, of Paris, France, became the bride of Ed Conrad. The ceremony was conducted in the Massachusetts Room of the Harvard Club in Boston. Classmates present at the ceremony and luncheon which followed were the Freeland Cardes, Bob Millards, Charlie Marinkes and Tom Suddaths. Ed met the charming Margot on our midshipmen cruise in 1937. They will be at home at 30 Symmes Road, Winchester, Mass., after 15 June." I know our whole class joins me in wishing Ed and Margot much happiness and Godspeed.

Hank WEILER now working for Merrill Lynch, etc., in Greensboro, N . C , sends the following news clipping: "Nine faculty promotions were announced recentiy by Wake Forest College. Named full professor was Henry C Lauerman, of the School of Law. A retired Naval Captain who holds LL.B. and LL.M. degrees from Georgetown University and another LL.M. from Duke University, Lauerman has been on the Wake Forest faculty since 1963. He holds a B.S. degree from the U.S. Naval Academy."

We are proud of you Henry and our sincerest congratulations to both you and Mary.

I chanced to see in the paper recently that Skip PALMER, Commader Key West Test and Evaluation Detachment, shot his second hole-in-one on the local golf course and it was only his third time on the course since arriving last August.

Patsy Welte writes that she is visiting her family in Florida and Cy is tending the store in Mexico while she is gone. The DeCAMPS have joined the grandparents club. The Art JOHNSONs' son graduated with honors and has been accepted by Rice Instimte. If you travel PanAm you might have Nancy Boyd as your hostess.

FUTURE OF OUR CLASS FUND Our faithful and trusty class treasurer, Don BROWN, writes from Panama to report that the balance on hand is $1190.61. He makes two proposals for the future of the fund: first, that the class be canvassed on a final gift to the Naval Academy which would close out the account and second, that the balance, if any, be placed in the hands of the Washington group. I don't personally feel that there is enough in the fund to make much of a gift and since we have many years ahead of us to enjoy class reunions and activities, a certain amount of cash on hand is necessary to plan, organize and finance these projects until collections can be made. At our 25th reunion, it was agreed that the Washington group should be entrusted with the authority to make decisions and carry them out as necessary in the name of the class. Since this would by necessity include expenditure of class funds, I feel that the Washington group should be responsible for handling these funds.

These are my thoughts and I would welcome yours so that this matter can be setded in accordance with the desires of the class. In the meantime, a sincere well done and thanks to Don Brown for his long and faithful service as our class treasurer and with hopes that we can take this heavy stone from around his neck.

Sec'y, Capt. J. B. Ritch, Jr., USN 5117 N. 33rd St. Arlington, Va. 22207 Although the word will be out by the time this goes to print, right now we are in the throes of awaiting the announcement of the Flag Selection Board to see just how many '39ers are tapped.

Anyway, while waiting, we have a number of

nice notes to pass on. Heard from John RENFRO who is now in the Missiles Section of the NATO International Staff in Paris (address: NATO Int. Staff, APO 777, New York). John reports that he and Nida have been traveling extensively through Germany, Belgium and Holland. They also had a get-together with Ernie and Betty SCHWAB and Howie THOMPSON. This fearsome five did some night life prowling of Paris and ended with the usual onion soup at "Les Halles." As of the time of the note John was awaiting the arrival of Slick and B. J. JOHNSON who are undoubtedly there by now.

Slick is the naval attache in Paris.

A response from Norton CROFT to receipt of his "25 Year Book" shows that he is now located in Australia. He is connected with the Australian branch of Allis-Chalmers Co. (address: P.O. Box 292, North Sydney, Australia).

Also had a very nice note from Danny HOWLAND (Mrs. John B.) who is still living in London. She, too, had just received her book, a gift from her son. Ens. John G. B. Howland, now a PacFIt sailor. Danny wanted all to know that "44 Kensington Square, London, W-8 is always open to '39er friends."

A thank you note from William H. "Bill" MARSHALL says he and family are about to move to London. Bill has been in the dispatch office of Pan American Airways in Frankfurt, West Germany, for a number of years.

Fitz and Kathleen FITZPATRICK have been real busy with weddings. Number two daughter, Tara, was married to Mariano Echevarria y Castellanas, the secretary-treasurer of Peralta Shipping Lines, on 5 Dec. Number one daughter, Kathleen Ellen, was married to 2nd Lt. J. D. Stewart, USMC '64, on 6 March. Kathleen says "only four more weddings to go."

A real fine letter from W. L. POINDEXTER from Pullman, Wash. Bill says in part: "I have been with Washington State University since retiring in 1960 and find the work extremely enjoyable and profitable. Very briefly I direct all housing and food service operations on the campus. This operation receives no appropriated funds but exists solely on the sale of services. I am responsible not only for the overall operations but also for the building program now averaging about three million per year. This includes working out the financing of new construction through the sale of revenue bonds.

"This year we are accommodating 4,300 single students and 620 married families. Our vending program involves an investment of about $200,000 with a gross income of about $220,000 per year.

Our regular operations gross about four million per year.

"As you know, the great northwest is a wonderful place in which to live. No smog, wide open spaces, and plenty of fishing."

Betty SIEGMUND, who is living here in Arlington, sends best wishes to friends in '39. She has a position in the Food and Drug Administration and lives at 1201 South Scott St. She and Ted's two daughters are in college: Sue in graduate school at George Washington and Judy, a junior at Purdue.

The spring change has already shown its effects. Tom EDDY, who has been with us for a couple of years in BuWeps, has left to take over as commanding officer of the Naval Weapons Station in Concord, Calif., relieving Lee SAVIDGE. We will miss Tom a lot as he has been a fairly regular attendee at the class luncheons.

Harry HIGGS is back from the Amphibious Force and is the new daddy of maintenance in OP-43. Harry is in charge of the new 3-M program in the fleet so if you have any complaints, tell Harry. We haven't seen them yet but we understand that Jim DARE is in the vicinity having just taken over as the commander of the Naval Ordnance Laboratory in White Oaks and Rip KLINE is here from Pacific carriers for duty on the Joint Secretariat of JCS. SHIPMATE

Noted in the orders that Charles McCALL was leaving his job as ComPhibRon 2 to relieve Hal GEHMAN as Commander, Amphibious Operational Training Unit, Atlantic. Hal is moving on to be the commanding officer of the Naval Station at Guantanamo. Also noted that L. R. "Joe" VASEY is leaving plush job as Commanding Officer, ST. PAUL to go to the Naval War College at Newport. Don't know whether he is going to be a student or instructor.

It is with deep regret that we report the death of Vera Moore, wife of Capt. George E. Moore, II, on 12 April. Vera and George have been living with their three younger children at Mechanicsburg, Pa., where George has been commanding officer of the Ships Parts Control Center.

Interment was held at Shelton, Wash., Vera's hometown.

The big shift of positions which occurs annually in the spring has started. Orders for lots of the boys have been issued. Gordon GAYLE (Brig.Gen., USMC) moved from his job at the Marine Corps School in Quantico and assumed command of the Marine Land Force Training Unit at Litde Creek, Va., on 31 March. "Happy Jim" HINGSON, who has been ComServRon 6 in the Med, has arri\'ed in Washington for a job in OP-90. Ed DASHIELL is back from England and has been assigned ;dso to OP-09-OC. Ed reports that he saw Charlie CASSEL recendy and that Charles has moved from the job as commanding officer of MSTS in the Med to the higher job as CO, MSTS, Eastern Adantic and Mediterranean.

Out in tile Pacific, "Grady" REAVES has been ordered from ComDesRon 13 to the position of chief of staff to ComServRon 3. He relieves Bill FARGO who will be heading back to the San Diego area where he will take over as CO of the Fleet Training Center.

A couple of big changes in the Amphibious Forces: Partee CROUCH will become chief of staff for ComPhibPac after serving for over a year as ComPhibRon 7; Sig BOBCZYNSKI, who similarly has had ComPhibRon 3, moves up to chief of staff to Commander, Amphibious Training, Pacific.

On the west coast, "Duimy" REILLY is leaving the war-torn campus of the University of California at Berkeley where he has been head of the NROTC unit and will become commanding officer of Navy Beach Group I (what this is, I don't know). Bill SAVIDGE heads back to Washington for a tour in BuWeps after a nice tour as CO of the Naval Weapons Station in Concord, Calif. Gene BREEN will also head across country.

He leaves a plush job as commanding officer of the Naval Air Station in LeMoore, Calif., to study again at the Naval War College, Newport.

Closer to the center of gravity, we find Ralph De LOACH coming back to BuPers after a couple of years at the Armed Forces Staff College inNorfolk and Bud SCHUMANN heading for BuWeps after being the CO at the Naval j \ i r Station at Patuxent. I know Buddy is going to hate giving up his daily round on the Helfrich-designed golf course. Saxe GANTZ, who has been the deputy commander of the Naval Ordnance Lab. at White Oak, will move into downtown Washington to become Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Material for Development. Similarly, Flip ANDERSON will take a short hop from the Pentagon on the Joint Staff over to the Arlington Annex where he will be on the Navy Council of Personnel Boards.

The April luncheon was a gala affair from the standpoint of attendance. Forty-two stalwarts turned out including a goodly number of the local civilian group, including Stan Kerkering, Noble Harris, Her Fairchild, Paul Loustaunau, Frankie Fuller and the ever faithful Norm Bennett. One sad note in the affair was the announcement that several of our number are taking the leap at the end of 26 years and joining the civilian group. Among these are: Charlie J U N E - J U L Y ,

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Another reminder of the passage of time was the item in the society column that Caroline Priscilla Wallace, daughter of our late LCdr. Daniel J. Wallace, USN, was engaged to marry Mr. D. E. Hendrickson in June. Priscilla's mother, who is now Mrs. William E. Keeler (Cdr., USN), is presendy living in Washington.

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DANCY, who will retire 1 July but will remain in the area working for the Electro Physics Lab., a subsidiary of American Car and Foundry in Maryland; Barny OLD FIELD will also retire 1 July but is still looking for a new position; and Doc NORTON, also 1 July, will go to Seatde to attend the University of Washington for a year.

Doc received a nice scholarship in the subject of oceanography from the National Science Foundation. Doc says several scholarships are available and should be looked into this coming fall by those planning later retirement. Paul SCHRATZ announced that Ernie SCHWAB, who has been working on the NATO staff in Paris, will retire 1 July and will more or less convert his job to the same thing only as a State Department employee.

Charlie THOMAS tried hard to get to the luncheon but missed a ride and didn't make it.

Charlie has been in the Bureau of Ships teaching a course in reliability engineering. He does this type of work as a permanent employee of General Dynamics in San Diego.

Received a request for a "Plus Twenty-five" book and a nice note the other day from Madeleine Seller, widow of Capt. "Pinky" Seller.

Madeleine is now living at 2310 Odin St., New Orleans, La. 70122.

while

en route UCLA to be skipper of the NROTC Unit. BUI and Jerry DOBIE brought along as their guest Jerry's cousin, the Rev. Donald St. Sure, S.J. Willie and Tony TRICE were impressing all hands with their plans for a camping trip covering most of CONUS, en route San Diego this summer. To compensate for those who are about to depart Washington, Jake and Betty HEIMARK were newly arrived from Naples, where Jake was on ServRon six Staff. And the Jess WORLEYs were just in from the west coast, where he was ComDesRon ELEVEN.

HOMECOMING Ted HECHLER reported on plans for housing the throngs of classmates who will be coming to our TWENTY-FIFTH reunion at Homecoming '65. As of the last reading we have a total of 68 couples holding reservations at Maryland Inn, Kent Motel (just across the Bay Bridge) and Holiday Inn (Glen Burnie) with room for about six more before we really get desperate. If you haven't made arrangements and still want to stay in the Annapolis area overnight, send in your questionnaire to Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but parallel it with a note (and check) to Mr. Sullivan, manager of Maryland Inn, who will do his best to place you in a motel. Pleaseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no requests for a "room with a view" in a private home. We can't handle that type. If you have an offer of alternate housing from Mr. Sullivan and haven't responded, please do--we need your answer to keep the books straight.

Maryland Inn will still be headquarters for the pre-game brunch. Eighty couples expect to attend it, with a like number having signed up for the evening dinner-dance. It looks like a big weekend.

NOTES FROM HERE AND THERE Ted RODGERS, Superintendent of the Maine Maritime Academy, visited Washington in his training ship STATE OF MAINE, on

16-23 May

in honor of Merchant Marine Week, World Trade Week, and Maritime Day. STATE OF MAINE, the former USS ANCON, a World War II

AGC, was the largest ship ever to have visited Washington, coming up the Potomac at high tide with inches to spare under the keel.

By trying (unsuccessfully) to buy a '40 necktie, Ted brought to light the fact that Pete PETERS has at long last sold out the supply left over from Homecoming '60. Hang on to them now, fellers, they'll soon be collector's items.

From the financial pages we note that Hal WILLIAMSON will head up a new office to be opened in Oxnard, Calif., by Vitro Laboratories of Silver Spring, Md., to work in support of the Naval Ships Missile System Engineering Station nearby.

That's all for now. Watch your mailbox for Homecoming dope this summer.

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Sec'y, Mr. Tully Shelley, Jr. 69A West Road New Canaan, Conn.

25TH REUNION NEWS Plans are proceeding for our celebration of 25 years at Homecoming time this October. So far, 275 classmates (82 percent of surviving classmates) have responded to the questionnaire. Of these, 102 indicated they plan to attend the class supper-dance at the Army and Navy Club in Washington on 9 Oct. 85 indicated they may attend, and 86 said they would not. We received about the same indications concerning Homecoming affairs in Annapolis on 8-9 Oct. So it looks like about 150 classmates will convene on that historic occasion.

Personal data is being assembled for the class booklet which we hope to distribute in August.

Will the stragglers please send Tully Shelley either completed questionnaires or at least notes confirming their latest addresses.'

CLASS PARTY—NORFOLK The following is a belated report from Norfolk: Bill MADDOCKS and Frank PRICE organized a Twenty-Fourth Anniversary Party for the NorfolkTidewater area classmates on the evening of 30 Jan. at the NavPhi Base, Litde Creek O-Club. It was a frigid, snowy evening that easily could have discouraged a less resolute group. However, attendance was an impressive 100 percent of the pre-party reservations.

The imposing roster included 15 classmates plus distaff representatives as follows: Bettie and Vic Blandin (teacher, Willard Jr. H.S.); Jane and Jack Conger (teacher, Norview H.S.); Evelyn and Bob Hailey (ComFivE Staff); Barbara and Bob Hayler (ComDesRon 32); Ginny and Ned Hines (ComPhibGru 2 Staff); Betty and Bill Lemos (ComsEcoNoFIt Staff); Janet and Joe Lynn (ComASWForLant Staff); Dana and Bill Maddocks (ComPhibGru 2 Staff); Mary and Vic Mauldin (PhibOpTrauLant); Jane and Frank Price

(USS

LONG BEACH) ; Charlotte and

Joe

Spider (USS TIDEWATER); Dorothy Hodgson escorted by Duke Windsor (USS INDEPENDENCE); Marily and Dick Wright (USS MONROVIA) ; Esther and Fred Wyse (ComPhibTraLant Staff); and Helen and Burns Spore (USS THUBAN).

A few statistics gleaned from this select gathering were reassuring if not spectacular. By category (for 15 classmates), facts revealed: Children Statistics Oldest: 21 yrs. 7 mos.

Youngest: 5 months Average number: 3.3 Number in College: 10 College Grads: 1 Married: 2 Grandchildren: None Maturity Coefficients Ave. weight gain since 1941: 13.7 lbs.

Ave. girth increase since 1941: 3.7 inches Ave. wife's weight gain since marriage: 4.4 lbs.

Corrected vision: 7 3 % Denture wearers: None Status Symbols TV sets per family: 1.33 Color TV sets: None Wives owning wigs: 7 % Autos per household: 1.6 Sports car enthusiasts: 2 7 % The anniversary party was a most pleasant event and a majority of those present indicated intentions to attend the major 25th reunion this October.

PROMOTION Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., announced recendy that among 10 faculty promotions was that of '41er J. M. READE, III, to assistant professor of mathematics.

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Sec'y, Cdr. R. S. Day, USN (Ret.) P. O. Box 6042. Shirlington Station Arlington, Va. 22206

The "sweetheart luncheon" is history and the annual picnic at Annapolis a very pleasant memory; as the number of sons of '42 enter the Academy, June Week assumes new significance.

In fact, Peter Bishop and Melville Brown (Gary's son) joined us at the picnic.

By way of a head count, the following attended the picnic on 23 May: Paul Smiths, Jerry Millers, Werthmullers, Bishops, Marocchis, Rawsons, Burrows, Richardsons, Days, MacKowns, Raymonds, Reeds, Curtises, Berrys, Housers, Alexanders, Childers, Armsteads, Browns, Woessners, Whitneys. Shears (Betty still in a cast for her badly broken ankle, but bright and cheerful), Paynes, Houghs, Dunhams, Simmons, Adams, and Andrews.

On 21 May, the Class of 1942 Memorial Award was presented to ATN2 Michael D. Schmitz, USN, by Rosie GARVIN—pinchhitting for Jim ASHLEY who was swept up in a last minute "flap" and could not attend. Schmitz achieved an outstanding scholastic and athletic record and in addition demonstrated the highest standards of character and integrity, a prerequisite for nomination for the award. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on 5 Sept. 1944. At the prep school, in addition to being a standout in cross country and track, and being captain of the track team, he stood 15th overall in the course of instruction.

While attending our annual managers' meeting in Denver I learned for the first time that Bob GRAHAM had joined our San Diego agency the first of this year and was having a fine time converting his "slipstick" to a rate book for Acacia.

Norm NASH reports from Norfolk that John ROWAN had sent his family on to Paris ahead of his scheduled relief as CO ANNAPOLIS to look over his SACEUR billet. Apparently this was based on the philosophy that it was safer for them to be alone in Paris than for daddy to face that possibility.

The Norfolk Academy field day afforded Norm a chance to see, but not converse with Mary and Bob McGRATH, who are still living in Virginia Beach. Marion Montgomery was hoping to catch up with Bill in Charleston, where he moved from Staff to DesDiv just in time to catch Med deployments with both. Doris and Horace McNEAL were there to see son Joe, who graduates this year, and to encourage Whiz who has a few more years. Reportedly, Doris was attempting to buy out the art auction. Muff ran the frozen foods section and Norm and Gordon attest personally to the quality of most of the products for the Nash kitchen had been the center of operations for days before the gathering.

The following note from Barney REINHARDT, 141 Lick Branch Rd., Bristol, Tenn., included a request for friends and classmates to drop in for a visit. Barney joined Sperry Farragut on retirement in Dec. 1961 and was promoted after six months of indoctrination to manufacturing superintendent. This branch of Sperry Rand Corp. is engaged in defense production of missiles and other defense products, but the work is not related to Barney's naval experience and he is finding it more challenging than three tours as DD skipper. Although there are no military units in his area, hence a lack of retired "fringe" benefits, Barney is most enthusiastic about retired life and invites letters from those still in service seeking advice on a second career. If you want the dope at first hand, keep in mind that good hunting, fishing and weather abound in their area. Their eldest boy starts in Bullis this fall and hopes to hit the Academy in 1966; youngest son is majoring in fishing and sports, while their daughter is in Longwood College at Farmville, Va., majoring in math. Jane is fine and enjoying their new stams.

A nice note from Jack JAMES, CO SARATOGA, who is on the tailend of a November to July Med tour. Jim SCHREMP had been chasing him around with his DesRon; Bob FROUDE and Wes GEBERT gave evidence of standing up well in a chance meeting in Athens; Ward MILLER is busy as 6th Fleet OPS officer; Bill MONTGOMERY had gotten his DesDiv to the Med; Art WARNER had driven away in ALLAGASH and Joe TULLY did the same in NEOSHO. Dick WERNER had been aboard in Athens checking on his photographic equipjnent as a representative of Perkin-Eliner Corp.—a job he thoroughly enjoys.

Wes GEBERT verified that visit to Athens, incidentally. Wes is in our Military Mission to Turkey, but had forsaken Istanbul for a few rounds of golf. He claims Bob FROUDE looks great and hits the ball like Sam Snead I "Mary looks younger and prettier than ever—some people never grow old!" With a chance to team up with the Froudes, it's no wonder Wes and Pat are enjoying Istanbul.

Bob MOTTERN has had quite a seige at Bethesda and is now home as an out-patient—425 N. Monroe St., Arlington, Va. Know he and Pat would enjoy hearing from you.

Cy YOUNG represented the class at Bob LANGLOIS' funeral in Springfield, Mass., on 14 April. Bob's death on the 11th was sudden and Cy had seen him in New London not too long before and reported that he looked fine and was in good spirits. Have had a nice note from Trudy, who can be reached at 9 Echo Dr., Vernon, Conn. 06086.

Keep our Homecoming plans for 1966 in mind and let's have your ideas. Send them to me and I'll see that Charlie Bishop has them. We have an agreement with the Holiday Inn just outside of Annapolis for a block of rooms for Friday and Samrday nights and will get the details out in the near future.

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Sec'y, Cdr. William T. Peach, III, USN (SC), 10 Roberts Conrt Moraga, Calif.

Wash. Area Sec'y, Cdr. Frederic T. Hansen, USN (Ret.), 1403 Cavalier Corridor Falls Chnrch, Va.

The following correspondence should help bring us all up to date.

From Ham RIES: "With a definite lull in the pace as a result of a tender availability for my flagship in Naples, I thought I might mention a number of '43ers I've encountered here in the Med since January.

Meetings for the most part have been brief and unexpected and often consisted of bridge telephone conversations.

"Anyway the class has been well represented.

Upon arrival I found Joe Lovington doing all the work for ComCarDiv FOUR as his operations officer. He has since returned to CONUS after long tour. Next Taz Sheppard appeared in his fine looking oiler, AUCILLA, and I saw him often in several ports before he was relieved a couple of weeks ago. Shack Moore passed through briefly as PCO FORRESTAL a month or so ago.

Ken Lindstrom fueled my flagship shordy before he chopped out of the Med and I only had a chance to talk by phone; Nels Woodward has recentiy chopped in with his oiler and I've seen him a couple of times at conferences.

"Jim Oliver, who commands the communication station at Rota, attended the fleet commanders conference in March and had lunch with me. He has just about reached the point where he has spent more time in jobs outside the States than in.

He is not complaining, nor is Mariella. John Tazewell is also over here as ComDesDiv 262 in DEWEY. So you can see there are several '43ers keeping the Sixth Fleet squared away.

"Carolyn and our daughter, Gretchen, returned home Monday after nearly three weeks with me in Italy. The reduced tempo of operations really permitted us to see a lot of Italy.

S H I P M A T E

It was a wonderful break in the deployment for m e . " From Bill PEACH: "Like Joe Volonte, after all these years we too have bought for the first time. Unlike Joe, our new home will be in Hawaii. We will arrive there on 23 June and setde down at 647 Kaimalino St., Kailua, Oahu.

"It's a litde jewel located about a mile from a former duty station, the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe. In addition to attending the University of Hawaii working for teaching credentials, I plan to help Nan comb the beaches, fish and swim.

"Here we have been in a pear orchard, somewhat removed from the comings and goings of ships. In Hawaii we're looking forward to seeing large numbers of classmates.

"On the family side, Gayle graduated from Duke last year and is married to Lt. Loren Ceder, attached to USS NATHANAEL GREENE. She

will spend the summer as camp nurse at a girls horse camp in New England and rejoin her husband in Charlestown in the fall.

"Marge is completing her sophomore year at Monterey Peninsula Ck)llege and will move to the Islands with us. Tom completes the eighth grade.

He is six feet, 180 pounds and an excellent athlete."

From Emmett QUADY, who is with UNIVAC, Los Angeles: "Just returned from AIAA Marine systems conference in San Diego where we saw Americo Vescovi, Walt Stevens, Ned Kenney and Bob Stark, who chaired a session on propulsion, but not enough thrust to keep Mickey Bennett awake.

Mick was host to conference from NEL." From Bob STUART: "Jim O'Brien, CO carrier MIDWAY, spent several days operating in the lovely Hawaiian OpAreas on his way west in late March. A couple of my ships and I had the happy job of playing games with him and had a most pleasant but enervating few days.

"Bill McCulley CO SKAGIT, an attack cargo ship, was here for two days in mid April but I missed seeing him.

"Also passing through during April were west bound Bart Connolly, CO, carrier ORISKANY, and east bound Dick Brega CO, missile frigate ENGLAND. Hoisted a few for the road west with former and managed to exchange lunches with latter since stopped off for about a week to take part in a Defense Atomic Support Agency blast experiment.

"The peripatetic Larry Caney spent a few hours here between planes on 1 May. "Lefty Lavrakas, ComDe-sDiv 232, put in a quick appearance out here for an operation Critique on Ford Island. Ran into him at the morning coffee break but he'd already shoved off for San Diego when I tried to contact him again later in the day.

"The last week in April we had ships of four foreign nations in port here. At COM 14's reception for the visitors I encountered Dave Stanley and wahine. They've been in Hawaii so long and so often we should all turn green with envy."

I had lunch with Moose McTIGHE, who is a prominent and vocal member of the retention board which meets regularly in the Navy Annex.

Moose, who is pretty much at fighting weight, hopes that he will get back to sea before he calls it a career.

Received a letter from Barney RAPP, who is no doubt busy with RANKIN. If things simmer down, Barney is hoping that Cathy can join him ijluring the ship's 10-day stay in San Juan. Son Kenneth is in the Marines, stationed aboard BOXER.

Polly Gillock writes that she and. daughter Sharon accompanied Bob on a recent business J U N E - J U L Y ,

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trip to Europe which took him to Scotland, London, Naples, Sicily and Spain. Polly and Sharon broke away after four days in London to spend eight days in Paris, thence by auto to the Riviera before rejoining Bob in Spain. Sounds like a wonderful trip, and thanks Polly for the scoop.

Jan and I had a busy and enjoyable five days at the Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, in early May. The Acacia Leaders meeting was the occasion and we managed to cram in some sightseeing. First long trip for us since retiring and we agreed that despite all the griping we did when we had to move between duty stations, it is nice to break out, give the kids a vacation at home, and see some of the country.

Every report I've had on the '43 cook-out on 22 May at Det and Lanell DETWEILER's residence, 3249 Farragut Court, Falls Church, Va., indicates it was four-point-oh in every respect.

The huge back yard was aglow with torches, colorful lights shining through Japanese lanterns, red check tablecloths and a background of beautiful roses.

The seated dinner, with the boys being the chefs and bartenders, turned out just great. The Detweilers, including daughter Patty and date Frank Hughes, put in plenty of thought and energy into this gala.

Lanell wanted me to express her special thanks to Mary and Ves VESCOVI (who is now at NOL in a civilian capacity) and more than a passing nod to Bernie MOULTON (newly arrived at BuWeps) and Nancy Haynie and the other Sunday workers.

Attendees were: Ted and Mary Marx, who happened to be in town from Philadelphia; Steve Anastasion, Hank and Ruth Bress, who brought along Charlie Rainwater; Bill and Betty Patterson, who brought along friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mr. and Mrs. Neighborball; Kay Cxjlleran, Caroline Ries, Jim and Mary Aller, Earl and Eleanor Buckwaiter, Clifton and Phyllis Gates, George and Barbara Davis, Joe and Kay Drachnik, Bull and Mary Durham, Clarence and Margie Froscher, Bob and Hazel Greenwood, George and Jean Grkovic, John and Nancy Haynie, Dan and Moo Hunt, Hal and Lois Kauffman, Harry and Lois Keller, Dunbar and Sally Beth Lawson, Paul and Ann Padgct, Dick and Fran Phelps, Frank

and Louise Reh, Lee and Betty Scherer, Bob and Peg Selmer, Bob and Jane Beaver, John and Eliza Sullivan, Bernie Moulton, Ves and Mary Vescovi, Dick and Jacque White, Reuben and Peggy Woodall, Dick and Dottie Zimermann.

From Joe VOLONTE comes the following: "The caption on the enclosed photo of Lefty Lavrakas is self-explanatory. It appears that, as ComDesDiv 232 and working for (3om.\SWGru 1, Lefty spends a lot of time in the air. Bet he would make a fine looking astronaut.

"The Rieses have already sold their house in Arlington and soon H a m will be heading for duty as head of the English Department at the Academy.

"Marty Gastrock is scheduled to leave town in June for sea duty in Norfolk. Present plans are for Dottie and the children to remain in .A.nnandale.

"We expect Earl Buckwalter to be leaving town for sea sometime this summer. He is prepping for this tour by handling his boat in local waters, and we understand that he has quite a story to tell regarding fire in the engine compartment.

"Barbara and Bud Davis are sporting a new swimming pool in their back yard in Bethesdaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; just can't break their California habits and background. Son -Denny is slated to graduate from St. Lawrence College in June.

"The Beavers continue their active pace. Jane is Activities Chairman of the NOW Club for the '65-'66 season; Bob will be off to Monterey at the end of June for a month's course in management.

"Jim Quillin is scheduled to retire on 1 June, and he, Vera and the children plan a leisurely trip to Mississippi, Michigan, Canada, and California.

The ultimate destination is not known yet, but the itinerary should cover most possibilities.

"Eleanor and I are down to the wire on our new house. We're scheduled to make the grand move in mid-June. Our new address will be 1434 Colleen Lane, Potomac Hills, McLean, Va. 22101."

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Class Sec'y. Mr. D. V. Ness 6520 Walters Woods Dr.. Falls Chnrch, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. J. A. Harkins, USN, 6213 Beachway Dr., Falls Church Va. 22041

For some time now I have been plagued with how to write this column and I have finally decided to write it in the first person and take all the consequences. I am probably not equal to Paul Schratz but here goes. Last year we had a delightful party at Arlington Hall and it was decided to try again. The annual (we hope it will get to be spring-summer) get-together was held at Arlington Hall on 29 May. The following attended: Baldwin, Bennett, Bohan, Burk, Cameron, Campbell, Christman, Cornwall, Cox, Crutchfield, Dankworth, DePrez, Donnelly, Dumas, Dyar, Etter, Foss, Frame, Gardiner, Craning, R. B. Gustafson, Hancotte, Harkins, Henderson, Herlong, Herron, Hill, Hills, Holbrook, Honour, King, Landon, Mallick, Charlie Miller, Morris, Napier, Ness, Ploss, Richardson, Rozier, Rushlow, Sherman, Siple, Gus Smith, L. I. (Red) Smith, Van Pelt, Victor, Walsh, Walters, Ward, Whidden, Yates and their ladies. Cy Butt and Bill Flanagan attended stag. Bill legitimately and Cy waiting for the family to join him.

As usual after publishing that the monthly luncheons would be discontinued in the summer months, the bunch at the last lunch decided to continue through the summer. I think it is a good idea as the big problem is to get things rolling in the fall after such a lazy summer.

So all hands coming to the seat of the government please join us for a cup of cheer and Jack Reynolds' attempts to get us fat.

Last year when Mary Jane and I had breakfast at Carvel Hall at Homecoming we overheard a group of old grads at the next table complaining about the young Air Force whippersnappers of the class of '45. For those of you 53

who were not at Homecoming believe me you had to come home "Look Alive with 45."

I hate to rub it in but you should see their 20year-after book. I think they did a fine job but thank goodness for Stu Sadler for remembering the water tower. We meet under the water tower and bring our own. Incidentally, we do not have a volunteer for someone to make the arrangements for Homecoming. Hey John Perry and Sissy—you are the best hosts.

We have a classmate in the Pentagon you can hardly touch. Walt and Elaine HONOUR have their third son entering the Naval Academy this coming summer. Eric Honour will be in the class of 1969, joining his brothers Walt, Jr. in '67, and Craig in '68. I had the RAG CVS Group in Key West when Walt had the RAG VP in Jax and he used to publish a monthly bulletin called the "Pro's Nest." Since I am sure he will have engineered an academy for lady officers by the time his daughter has reached the age, I now know who the real old pro is!

Elaine, we love you.

I received a letter from Jackie SCORZA announcing the marriage of her daughter, Catherine, to Mr. Arnold Johnson of Ottumwa, Iowa, on 6 March. The bride is the daughter of the late LCdr. E. D. Scorza, USN. Jackie enclosed a picture of a beautiful young lady who would have made her daddy proud.

With the mention of Ottumwa I couldn't help but think of the good times there. I remember how we old married goats used to get so mad at the terrible tales of all the bachelors about the doings in Des Moines. I often wonder if they still tell the same tales, now that most of them are married.

I have been bleeding lately about joining the Alumni Association so we could have an address, and lo and behold when I checked with the better half I found out that we were delinquent. Never happen again I hope. It is really amazing to me that I find so many classmates interested in the class but not members of the Association.

I didn't realize what Jim Van Pelt meant when he said "greetings sucker" when I relieved him of the job of being the secretary. Incidentally, Jim did a fine job. He didn't miss an issue but I have and Walt Honour will probably be the next secretary. The biggest problem facing the class of '44 is that they don't want to be organized. This is fine, but as Adm. Fluckey said in a letter to Bob Long during the campaign for memorial seats in the stadium, the class of '44 had about the lowest return of any class that graduated. The committee had figured an average donation of $25 and we averaged about 3 bucks. Believe me I wasn't even in the three dollar category but it does mark one and righdy so. Every year at Homecoming we lift the tables higher than '45 but every year they always come up with the slogan that makes sense. I think it is about time that we recognized our responsibilities.

We mark 22 years and I feel that we have had no guidance from our class officers. Jeff, I think it is about time that you got a litde active and Baldy you can help, too. All the action to date has been by those elected by the Washington group—what happened to the group we elected way back in 1943.? Come on fellows, let's get with it.

Also the remarks in this column can only be the responsibility of one Jack Harkins. My main complaint is why so few should do so much for so many. If this class doesn't get organized now, then in a few years you are not going to have a class.

Frankly I couldn't care less, but honesdy look at the fellows who have taken the time. Frankly this is a thankless job for no one tells me anything. I know that Jeff Davis and Howie Greer recendy got married but no one will tell me to whom. Even Kay Cassani and Helen Godfrey 54

can't tell me so I must be silent. If Nancy Barbour ever learned to write a letter instead of a postcard then we would have some dope.

Granted it is not our business but who is more on the ball than the class of '44.?

I had a talk with Irving Robinson and anyone in the vicinity of Corpus Christi please drop in as Irving says he is the lone rep down there.

I would just like to remind all classmates that Homecoming is coming up. Please make your reservations. Somehow, somewhere, sometime, some place we will have a get-together. After all Al Cameron is the Director of Athletics.

This is all that I can say as I get no dope from anyone. You all will have to put up with what I hear.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Walter Dedrick, USN, 6122 Washington Blvd., Arlington, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. John B. Haines, USN (Ret.), 6011 Hibbling Ave. Springfield, Va. 22150

Hail! Forty-five! All of you who are gathered together tonight.

Hail! Forty-five! We sing with all our might.

Drink a toast to the men who have proved themselves strong.

Who are loyal, true "Blue and Gold".

Watch them go on ahead, they will move right along Their deeds will be retold.

To the days that have passed, to the years still ahead.

To their spirit that stays alive. Keep in mind and deed their motto "LOOK ALIVE WITH FORTY-FIVE." And so we come to the 21st, but that greasy scramble up the obelisk seems such a short time ago. Only when the roll call of the college classes includes so many '45 juniors, also the announcements of engagements and marriage, does the elapsed time make sense. Certainly those fascinating years of sea and shore duties could not have taken that long!

The new ofKcers have taken up the cudgel and will have our best wishes and congratulations: president, Don Poe; vice president, Walt Temple; secretary, Walt Dedrick; treasurer, Dick Rumble; trustees. Ski Dzikowski, Bob Eidson, and Bill Stewart. And with them are listed the remaining

phantoms (we are just about to check the master Social Security files): P. R. Braginton, J. W. Brown, IV, R. M. Cummins, R. }. Delaney, J. I. Hemphlil, R. F. Moore, H. Newman, W. F. Petrat, M. E. Price, J. H. Reed, J. W. Schriever, D. S. Soulek. Any word of them would be welcome.

Letters from Near and Far: Bill BOTTS from Buenos Aires: "To whomever the credit for the Book is due, please extend our thanks. Reading it is like eating peanuts —hard to stop. While thumbing through the pages, Mim commented that she had 'seen that girl in the local supermarket.' 'That girl' was Nick Burde's wife. Nick and I, not being members of the supermarket club, were unaware of living only a few miles apart in this land where martinis when stirred rotate 'the other way'— thanks to Coriolis. If any wander this far, we offer counter-clockwise stirred martinis."

Don CARPENTER from Glastonbury, Conn.: "I commenced work 2 March and so far have enjoyed every bit of it. The transition was far simpler than I had imagined. In many ways it was just like going to a new duty station. The people here are wonderful, and it is nice to feel that you are accomplishing something. Our best to everyone, and we sincerely extend a welcome to any traveling this way."

Em FERRYMAN from Bethlehem, Pa.: "In January on a trip to the west coast I saw Stan and Audrey King in Tacoma (Stan's a lawyer and reserve commander), Cog and Shirley Morrison in San Francisco (Morrison Import on Jackson Square), and ran into George Peed at the airport—first time I'd seen him since we sailed together to Milne Bay aboard a Liberty in 1944. Saw Bill Sells in Philadelphia last week where he is manager of the Society Hill office of Alcoa Properties."

Lou SCLIRIS from Caracas, Venezuela: "The other day I received what I consider one of the best presents ever—-The 20 Year After Book.

Electra and I thought it was outstanding! It came at a time when it boosted our morale.

We had just finished moving into the house, and furniture, clothes, dishes, etc. were still scattered around. Frankly we needed that boost. We left the U. S. on 30 Dec. 1964 and arrived the same night. Next morning I went to work and have been on the go ever since. The work in the

'45ers at A-N Country Club, D.C. S H I P M A T E

Peoria. Jack MURRAY (MD) is a member of the Society of Jesus of New England and is studying theology at Weston College, Weston, Mass. Val NASIPAK, 4599 So. Brookhill Dr., Manlius, N. Y., retired 1 Oct. '64 and is now Manager, Surface Surveillance System Development, General Electric Co. "Omar" O'MARA, osteopathic physician and surgeon, gives his address as 1527-B Gus Thomasson Rd., Mesquite, Tex., where he has recently begun general practice. Preston PEAK, 3628 Wentwood Dr., Dallas, Tex., is senior vice president of Dallas Union Securities Co., Inc. "Pritch" PRITCHARD (Lt.Col USA) is in Viet Nam for a year and, according to Liz, talks of retiring from the Army when he gets back next March. "In his last letter he said he ran into Jim FERGUSON (Lt.Col USA) and they plan to get together often for lunch. . . .

Our oldest daughter is pinned to a Middle, class of '66. She gets her miniature this June and they plan a June '66 wedding. Nice to keep that 20-year cycle going." Liz and the children are living at "Highland," Dunkirk, Md. Charlie RIEHL, 201 North Main St., West Hartford, Conn., has been elected vice president, helicopter sales, for Kaman Aircraft Corp. "Destry" REYNOLDS, 1814 W. Main St., El Dorado, Ark., is general manager of El' Dorado & Wesson Railway Co. "Robie" ROBESON commissioned a new destroyer escort, USS BRADLEY, on •15. May at San Francisco Naval Shipyard. Homeport will be San Diego. "Robby" (E. W.) ROBINSON, 2903 Garth Rd., S.E., Huntsville, Ala., is an engineering supervisor for the Boeing Co. Bill ROTHWELL, 2497 Ross Rd., Palo Alto, Calif., is a research scientist for Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. Ed SHEEHY, 2407 Pennington Dr., Wilmington, Del., is manager, advanced programs for Hercules Powder Co. Bill SLESNICK, 19 South Park St., Hanover, N. H., is ass't professor of mathematics at Dartmouth College. George TARLETON is VP and general manager, Ore Freight, Inc., Daiwa Bank Bldg. No. 6, I-Chome, Shiba Tamura-Cho, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan. "I would like to give you our telephone numbers in case any of our classmates are in Tokyo: Office 502-2676, Home 720-6563." Dick THOMPSON, 109 Horse Shoe Way, Lincroft, N. J., is manager of manufacturing for the Bondware Div. of Continental Can Co. with offices in New York City. Van VAN STONE, 96 Mt. Vernon Lane, Atherton, Calif., has started a new business of his own and is now director. Management Planning Systems.

"Chuck" WILLIAMS was relieved as CO of VS-41 at North Island on 18 March, and is now navigator of USS KEARSARGE. Their new address is 2811 Main Way Dr., Los Alamitos, Calif.

"Daisy"

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Sec'y. Cdr. Jack M. Stevens, USN 36 Lafayette Dr. East Greenwich, R.I. 02818 Wash. Corr.

Cdr. C. E. Donaldson, III, USN 1824 Baldwin Dr., McLean, Va. 22101

From the Prexy: "Fellow '47ers: As time approaches for the Shipmate publication deadline I feel compelled to address another appeal to each of you for ways and means to increase our meager and dwindling class assets. As you know we've enjoyed 19 years of freeloading and my recent appeal for ideas on ways in which we could increase assets has gone unanswered. As we get older and more senior the demands for capital assets increase. Funds must be made available for many projects and joint class undertakings. It is my hope that a meaningful and lasting tribute or memorial be presented by the class to the USNA or Alumni Association either in the form of a scholarship fund or physical memorial of our class. Increasing funds are needed for expressions of sympathy from the class to classmates who are no longer with us. Hopefully we will have a 20th year reunion next year and possibly a Lucky Bag supplement—even to plan, 56

publicize, and make initial inquiries into these areas requires the expenditure of funds for clerical, printing, and mailing fees. Many of you, over the years, have contributed unselfishly of time, personal effort and money, to advance, schedule, and conduct class affairs. I'm sure this will continue but now is the time to expand the base of participation so that each of us may partake and participate equally.

"We desperately need everyone's participation either by personal effort or more generally, for those of us removed from the scene of activity, by a donation to bolster our funds. To see how great our needs are, I am asking Bob MARMET, our treasurer, to send in a class financial statement for inclusion in Shipmate—and to start the ball rolling I am enclosing a personal check for $25. Perhaps many of you will see fit to follow this example in greater or lesser amounts—the main goal is 100% participation—any amount will be welcome. The need is great and time is running out. Let's all get in the swim and show our appreciation and gratitude, not only for a fine education and profession, but also to be able to continue our program of class unity and fellowship and perhaps lend a hand to those who may be less fortunate than we—are YOU interested.'' Sincerely, Ernie FRITZ." From the secretary: About the only thing I can add to Ernie's words is Bob Marmet's business address: 1822 Jefferson Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Ernie's address is 91 Maplewood Dr., East Greenwich, R.I. 02818. A litde correspondence byplay has involved my wife and a fine '46er. It does prove that someone reads our column, because while I was at sea I received— at home—a nice letter from Jim Wallace '46 who mentioned reading the '47 column and noticing the name of an old friend of his ('47) that he was interested in looking up when he visited Washington this summer. Jim asked for an address and, of course, Frances was anxious to oblige in my absence—except for one rather important fact: the name of the missing '47er was not included. So trusty Frances mailed Jim a copy of the Washington, D . C , roster and let him take his choice. She has not demanded letterhead space as yet but she deserves it.

A nice note was received from John PREHN with a couple of tidbits in it. A news clipping notes that George O. R. BRUNGOT, district manager in Annapolis for Jefferson Standard Life, has earned for the ninth consecutive year membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, honor club of the National Association of Life Underwriters. A deep bow, George, for this significant achievement and keep up the good work. John also sent a note he had received wherein the director of the Venezuelan Naval Academy had requested two copies of Reef Points.

John was able to fulfill the order and mailed them direct to the U. S. Navy representative but we know the director himself will be quite interested because it is our own classmate, Jose Seijas, now a rear admiral in the Venezuelan Navy. I wonder if they do "How's the cow.?" in Spanish.'

Also received a very thoughtful letter from Don S. MURRAY (1998 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

55104). Don and Betty had just returned from Dick McLEOD's funeral.

In addition to some mighty fine words about Dick, Don was nice enough to bring me up to date on his personal status. He writes: "Betty and I have six children, with the oldest going to the University of Chicago starting in September. All who pass thru the Twin Cities should call MI 6-5332 for a warm welcome. I am production coordinator for 3M's Microfilm Products Div. My greatest accomplishment is mastering barefoot waterskiing and would welcome any classmates joining us in fun out on the fresh water.

We had great success building a three point hydroplane out of Popular Mechanics, and spend most every summer weekend on Mille Lacs Lake which is about as big an ocean as I can navigate.

Sincerely, Don."

Ken Ekelund, Ernie Fritz, Ralph Tucker and Jock Stevens, 4 of '47 with commands at Quonset.

The enclosed picture shows who really runs Quonset Point. It was taken at Ken EKELUND's change of command but indicates that for a few days at least, of the six VS squadrons based at Quonset, '47 "owned" four of them. That is a pretty fair average in anyone's league. Of course BuPers has already broken up the team and Ken is en route to become (iomCVSG-54, Ernie FRITZ will have been relieved by publication time for ESSEX as operations officer, Ralph TUCKER will retain VS-34, and I have been led to believe that my orders to ESSEX are being modified to ComCVSG-50 in Key West. My change in orders means that BuPers is breaking up Ernie's and my father-and-son team, but that's show business.

That's all from your secretary with one final reminder. One or two letters a month is not much to ask. I'll furnish the stamp if that is the problem. Let's get together and work for a tremendous '47 Twentieth. Yours, JACK. WASHINGTON AREA NEWS As. mentioned in last month's column, we had an absolutely outstanding afternoon in Annapolis on 21 April, thanks to our class contingent over there. The action began with a very nice luncheon at the Annapolis Yacht Club, thanks to arrangements by George BRUNGOT. Following this was YP drill, drag yet! Jim FARLEY arranged a tour of the new Midshipmen's Mess galley and bakery. It was an impressive array of new machinery and the wives were particularly astounded at the mass of golden fried chicken being disgorged from the fryers. We then dashed to Worden Field where special seats had been set up for us next to the reviewing stand. For many of us, this was the first time we had been spectators at a P-rade. The band still plays about the same music, but it seems to take longer for 36 (!) companies to pass in review. Finally, we adjourned to Carmen and Bruce MAXON's quarters for a backyard cookout featuring fine steaks with salad and all the trimmings. It was a magnificent evening, climaxed but not spoiled when one of your classmates (who shall remain nameless) tried to run over Jim Farley!

We all owe a rousing vote of thanks to the Maxons, Prehns, Farleys and Brungots for a very memorable and completely pleasant afternoon.

The regular monthly luncheon was held at the Washington Navy Yard Officers' Mess on 5 May. Attending were B. St. George, J. Thornton, D. Riley, S. Gary, J. Haizlip, K. Lakey, J. Arguelles, B. Heininger, A. Updike, B. Russell, P. March, D. Toohill, L. Renz, K. Sears, J. Hill, A. Holfield, T. Bell, J. Donaldson, F. Bowdey, F. Korb, T. Brenner, D. Yeatman, M. Matthews, R. Atkinson, E. Appert, and R. Marmet. I don't believe we have seen the same faces at any two luncheons here and this one was no exception.

Many of the group have orders, so the scene will change completely within a few months. On balance, we are losing a number of people from the area.

Just this year, we have lost two classmates in aircraft accidents from which there was no recovery of remains. In consideration of this latter S H I P M A T E

fact, we believe it would be appropriate to establish some memorial to these classmates, so we propose to arrange for a memorial seat at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis m memory of James David LA HAYE and Richard Gene LAYSER. Bob MARMET has arranged for a contribution of $50 from the class treasury, but another $50 is required. Donations are requested in any amount, but I would suggest about $2 apiece. Please mail direct to Mr. R. A. Marmet, 1820 Jefferson Place, N.W., Washington, D.C.

CLASS OF 1948 STATISTICS—1965 Entered as Midshipmen—1944 1078 Graduated 910 USN/USMC Active Duty 425 USAF Active Duty 3 Deceased (primarily in line of duty) . .

56 Civilian (includes foreign officers, those not commissioned) 426

Cdr. Keith G. LAKEY and Miss Patricia Raley were married in a quiet ceremony at the Navy Chapel, Nebraska Ave., Washington, on 15 May. The couple will make their home in the Washington area where Keith is on duty at the present. He will, however, report for duty on the staff of ComNavAirLant in Norfolk later this summer.

Graduated Active Duty Deceased Civilian

John PREHN has been elected treasurer of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. He is presentiy officer-in-charge of the Midshipmen's Store. Congratulations, John. The alumni treasury is in good hands!

Frank HUNTER recendy made a quick trip from his duty station at Patuxent to Hawaii where he called on Chan and Nancy von SCHRADER. First we've heard of Chan and Nancy since they left these parts a year ago.

Dick and Bo HEININGER flew into Quonset Point recendy where they called on Jack and Fran STEVENS. They also brought back the straight unvarnished skinny on Don WHITMIRE. "Whit" did not have a heart attack as has been previously and erroneously reported here. He is now fully restored to duty after some gall bladder trouble.

We hear from Chet SHADDEAU who recendy wrote to John Prehn to inquire about availability of Navy bathrobes. It seems Chet made this bet last fall with an Army friend. He writes, "I went civilian in 1959 . . . so I'm a bit out of touch. If you see any classmates, tell them I'm hale and hearty, and at least still enough in contact to bet on football games. '47ers passing through can contact me by asking for NASA at the embassy." His mailing address is C. H. Shaddeau, Jr., Embassy, Santiago, Chile—NASA Director, c/o Dept. of State, Washington 25, D.C. A steering committee has been formed here in Washington to guide class efforts toward a successful 20th anniversary reunion. Members include Robbie BRADY, Jeep DONALDSON, Stu EVANS, Bob MARMET, Matty MATTHEWS and Doug SLOAN. At an organizational meeting on 23 May it was agreed that the reunion should take place over the weekend of 3-5 June 1966 here in Washington. More details in the next issue.

Your class treasurer. Bob MARMET, reports that the class assets as of 20 May 1965 comprise 1637.66.

In closing, I want to mention the keen and shocking sense of tragic loss felt by all of us in connection with the accidental deaths of three of our flying classmates just this year. Dick LAYSER in February, Dick McLEOD in April and now Jim LaHAYE in May . . . our heartfelt condolences go out to Mary Elizabeth, Jane and Gloria.

Regards,

"Jeep"

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Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. R. A. Hoffman, USN MOQ 920B, NATC. Patuxent River, Md. EAST COAST Sec'y, LCdr. Robert W. Hanby, USN 20 Moore Ave., Brnnswick, Maine

Inasmuch as the mailbag is practically empty this month, I'll have to make my own news. In a few spare moments I ran through the 1965 Register of Alumni and came up with the following "cost effectiveness" study.

J U N E - J U L Y ,

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A few interesting similarities between A and B: '48A 500 240 (48%) 27 (5.4%) 233 (46.6%)

'48B 410 188 (46%) 29 (7.1%) 193 (46.9%)

I believe the last figures well and truly illustrate the homogeneity of the class.

It is my sad duty to report the death of Bill Shorr's wife, Elizabeth, on 5 March after an extended illness. Elizabeth was known by many of the class from Army-Navy and Washington area parties. Bill is remaining at 39 Albemarle Rd., Westbury, Long Island. His phone numbers are: home—516 ED 48830, office—212 OR 58310. He would like to hear from any of you in the area.

We're taking the whole tribe to the World's Fair and plan to stay at the Navy Exchange run guest house at Mitchell Field. We made reservations via telephone and learned that their announcement in Navy Times has swamped them with mail. They welcome telephone reservations: phone 516 PI 65553.

Saw Bill McGINTY, Jack COWDEN and Walt SPANGENBERG at the test pilot reunion. Received the usual blood oath for news items.

The class's most prolific author, Don MORRIS, has done it again. Simon and Schuster announced they were publishing his newest book. The Washing of the Spears on 28 May. Don's new work is a history of the rise and fall of the Zulu nation. One of his earlier books, China Station, is one of my favorite novels. In it he really caught the flavor of Tsingtao in those hectic days of '47 and '48. I recommend it highly to you old China sailors. Another of Don's books, concerning life on an LST, was made into a very successful movie a few years back.

I received a very nice letter from Betsy Sallada, which was one of the few unsolicited items I have received. Since most of the men in the class are stricken with writer's cramp, let me extend an invitation to the wives to send in family and/or husbandly news.

Betsy informed us Bill left on 10 May in INDEPENDENCE for a 7-month WestPac cruise and probable action in Vietnam. As you can see from Bill's biography, this is no new experience for him in that he deployed to WestPac from the Atlantic during an earlier fracas.

WASHINGTON AREA NEWS Bill CHANDLER reports that Art MARKEL has been working on arrangements for a class picnic which is to take place later in the summer.

Newcomers should contact Art or Bill for further information.

The mrnouts for the class luncheons have been gradually tapering off, so it has been decided to go back to the every-other-month schedule. The next luncheon will be the second Tuesday in July—the 12th. Burt EDELSON, who will be finishing his tour on the staff of the Space Council, will be guest speaker. Burt leaves this summer for NOR London.

REPORTING IN Cdr. William F. Sallada was born on 18 Sept.

1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio. After completing flight training in 1949 he reported to Fighter Squadron 33 at N.AS Quonset Point, R.I. During his tour

in VF-33, the squadron made three Mediterranean deployments, plus a Korean cruise of six months.

The Korean cruise was a first for ComNavAirLant squadrons assigned temporarily to ComNavAirPac in support of the United Nations.

From May 1953 to December 1953 Cdr. Sallada attended the Anti-Aircraft and Guided Missile School, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Tex. Upon graduation he reported for duty to the Naval Air Missile Test Center, Point Magu, Calif. In March 1956 he served in USS HANCOCK as First Lieutenant. Following his tour of duty with HANCOCK he attended jet transition at NAS Olathe, Kan., and was subsequentiy assigned to VF-53, which shortly thereafter was recommissioned as VF-124, the F8U Replacement Air Group squadron.

From July 1959 to July 1962 he attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering and a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering. He then underwent replacement pilot training in Attack Squadron 43 prior to reporting to Attack Squadron 86 in December 1962.

Cdr. Sallada holds three Air Medals, Navy Unit Commendation, Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars. United Nations Service Medal, Asiatic and European Occupation Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the American Defense Service Medal. He is married to the former Miss Elizabeth Lee of Bryn Mawr, Pa. They have two children, Susan and Robert, and presendy reside at 3137 Watergate Lane, Virginia Beach, Va. He is the son of Adm. H. B. Sallada, USN (Ret.), and has a brother, Lt. R. V. Sallada, USN, attending the Naval Test Pilot School, NATC, Patuxent River, Md.

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Sec'y, Cdr. W. P. Vosseler, USN P. O. Box 2651 Washington, D. C. 20013

FORTY-NINER OF THE MONTH

Gene Speckart '49

Before graduation Speck decided that the Marine Corps offered the type of career that he wanted and he joined the trek to Quantico in the summer of '49.

By the time of graduation from Basic School, he managed to convince one Carol Pelton of 57

Arlington that she should' also join the Corps in the status of wife and chief cook.

Upon leaving Quantico, he went to the U. S. Army Artillery School in Ft. Sill, Okla., and from there to Korea in 1951 as assistant operations officer, 1st Battalion.

Speck returned in 1952 and was assigned to Camp Lejeune, N . C , as assistant operations officer, 4th Battalion, 10th Marines.

Subsequent years found him as gunnery instructor, U. S. Army Artillery School, Ft. Sill, in 1953; operation officer, 2nd Battalion, 12th Marines, Okinawa in 1955, and back to Quantico as promotion test constructor, Marine Corps Test and Evaluation Unit.

From 1959-62, he ground away as a student at the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. In addition to his M.S. degree with a chemistry major, the California climate provided the right formula, and a daughter, Barbara Jean, joined the Corps.

For the past three years, duty has been in Washington, D. C , as Marine Corps project officer for Rocket Assisted Artillery Projectiles at the U. S. Army Materiel Command, and Marine Corps liaison officer for research and development, U. S. Army Materiel Command.

This summer Speck is reporting to the 3rd Marine Division in the Pacific. Carol and Barbara Jean will stay at their home, 4512 Medford Dr., Annandale, Va. WASHINGTON NEWS The gathering of the Washington area FortyNiners took place on the regular first Wednesday of the month at the regular meeting place O'Donnell's, 13th and E. Be sure to mark your future calendars. We hope to see many more classmates of the new incoming summer group in the months ahead. Among those attending on 5 May were: Stan Fine—USN at Harvard Business School; Mickey Gussow—Missiles/Astronautics at ONR; Lou Dillman—BuPers; Roy Goldman— BuWeps; Spike Gardand—OpNav; Don Craig—• BuShips; Tom Gill—IBM (Wash.); Alice and Harry Morgan—OpNav; George Morgan—BuShips; Ace Boughton—Missiles and Rockets (magazine); Don Weir—Warfare Analyses (OpNav); Harry Train—SecNav Office; Jack Benoit—• Lawyer (Wash.); Ed O'Connell—Sperry (Syosset, L.I.); Ted Hammer—Civil Service (BuShips); Dale Helmer—Inter-American Defense Board; Bill Read—SecDef Office; Jerry Smith—BuShips; Bill Lynch—BuShips; Gene Reiher—Defense Communications; Bill Egan—BuWeps; Mickey McDonald—OpNav; John Barrow—-ACF (Riverdale, Md.); Voss Vosseler—Special Projects (Polaris), and Gene Speckart —USMC. John BARROW had hoped to hear A. R. YINGLING give a presentation at a Military Oceanographic Symposium but the "press of overseas business" kept A. R. from attending.

John also reports that Rose Marie and Jack BENOIT were over for dinner. It took Jack 45 minutes to drive there and only 15 minutes to drive home—at 4000 feet. Mickey McDONALD has asked the question of when the next class outing on the canal barge will be. Right now, the canal is dry, but considering the demand for a barge trip and the smashing success of past expeditions, the executive committee will probably arrange another outing as soon as barge reservations will permit. Bill EGAN went to a farewell lunch for Jim KEIHNER who will manage the Phoenix missile system flight test program at Pt. Mugu. Also attending were Ed O'CONNELL (Sperry) and Jim FERRERO (Hughes-Los Angeles).

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attendee at the Keihner lunch. Dick and Voss VOSSELER have been spectating at some of the fine games of the championship Navy lacrosse team. Ed was recendy awarded a prize for his stellar performance in coming closest to the hole in a golf tournament at Lakewood Clountry Club. After visiting the BARROWs near Annapolis, Jack BENOIT said that John was obnoxious, but the lovely Flo made the evening worthwhile! The group also crashed Ace BOUGHTON's 40th birthday party and Jack claims that he and wife were sober. The most significant (and printable!) rebuttal from Ace was the statement that it was really his 38th birthday and the Barrows were invited but Benoit was the party crasher! Stan FINE has been attending school for two years at the Graduate School of Business, Harvard University, Boston. Roy GOLDMAN had dinner with Grace and John HOFFORD in London. Don WEIR has heard tiiat Barkley WOOD, now at PG School, will be coming to the D.C. area this summer. We hope to see him and the other new arrivals at the regular first Wednesday of the month lunches at O'Donnell's.

CORRESPONDENCE PICTURES, POSTCARDS, LETTERS, CHANGE-OF-COMMAND ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS RELEASES, etc. are all welcome items as news for Shipmate. Please include your class secretary on the distribution for all these items in addition to your personal correspondence Pictures (even Polaroid) of any size, shape, description are particularly desired and they will be faithfully returned to you if you want them back. The Forty-Niner Shipmate article can only be interesting if individuals make their contributions to it. Even the tiniest tidbit scribbled on a postcard will be greatiy welcomed.

AVIATION NEWS An envelope from Ric TAYLOR in New York City enclosed the change of command announcement of Robair MOHRHARDT to be CO of VF-53 at Miramar, Calif. Ace BOUGHTON reports Jim DONOVAN is XO of an AD squadron at Lemoore, Calif. Al SCHAUFELBERGER will go to VA-6 after completing Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk. Voss VOSSELER recendy joined Al BALCH aboard a VP-30 Det A P-3 Orion flight to Moffett Field where Al reports this summer as XO of VP-46. Al is currently OinC of the P-3 detachment at Patuxent where Ed WALLER took transitional training en route to VP-44 as XO. Mo PAUL is going from PaxRiv to VP-17.

A postcard was received from Roger PEARD: "You will be seeing a new face at the monthly '49 luncheons in the future, I expect. I'm leaving NATC, Pax River, where I was the branch head in Ordnance (Weapons System Test) and will report to BuWeps. It seems very certain that I will assume the F-8 class desk in the Fighter Design Branch. My wife, Corky, and three of our four children are planning on living in an apartment in Oxon Hill. Regards, Roger."

OFF TO ENGLAND Our British cousins have a few Forty-Niners among their populace. Bob RIPLEY, former CO of WEISS, is a student at Joint Staff College at Latimer, Buckinghamshire. John HEMANN, after completing PG Monterey, will be working at the ONR branch office in London and Jerry SMITH will be in Bath, England. Lee NOEL will depart SupShip Groton and become the USUK FBM project officer at the Cammell-Laird Shipyard at Birkenhead, Cheshire. Others who have recently completed tours are Mort NEELY as CinCUSNavEur aide at London; Carlos McCULLOUGH completed Naval War College at Greenwich and Ken McARTHUR who is completing the Joint Service College and going to VA-22.

PACIFIC NEWS A letter with the USS ESTES postmark has arrived from Jim PATTON embarked aboard with ComPhibGru ONE Staff: "Just a brief note to report seeing many '49ers in Saigon last week. Ken Turner, who is with the Third Marine Division, and I were in town for a conference. We both were so busy we didn't get to have a reunion of any kind but did manage to talk to Andy Nelson and Neil Fenno—Naval Advisory Group; and Russ Wilson and Tex Lawrence—MACV. "We heard Nails Wentworth was also stationed in Saigon but no contact.

"I roomed with Andy Nelson in the famous Brink BOQ while in town. We had a great time in the fabulous city of Saigon.

"Hope all is well in Washington, D.C. Please convey my regards to Jack Benoit, Red Kretschmer, Fred Baur, Demy, and the rest.

Warm regards, Jim Patton "P.S.—Welcomed Dee Buder, USS MIDWAY, to Subic Bay last month. He looks good. Expect to see a lot of him. Also, Jim Tapp, ComSerGru 3 in USS AjAX, is in Subic for a few weeks."

THE SILENT SERVICE Up from the deep has come the voice of a submariner! John DONLON, CO SHARK, writes: "It was a most pleasant surprise to pick up Shipmate and find myself looking up from the page as Forty-Niner of the Month. The biographical data was evidently culled from official BuPers files. Although I'm sure I sent in a new copy at the end of the year, the files indicate we're living in Norfolk when we've been in Charleston since July of '64 on one of those marathon overhauls. And the most important accomplishment was not in the Bureau's voluminous tomes: the birth of number 7 in December!

"Reading on in the class notes I discovered you're short of data on LantFIt submariners. Perhaps I can supply a few details.

"Here in Charleston we have Roy Goldman as CO of TRUMPETFISH, cutting his usual wide swath through the deep south. Taylor Rigsbee, XO of the JOHN ADAMS Blue Crew, is rounding out that tour here with the off-again, on-again stams of all the FBM crowd. Bob (R. M.) Smith, another silent service member, is with the InSurv Board's Charleston offices. Ken Porter just left a while back, having completed a stint as XO of POLLACK. He went to Washington for the PCO course at the Naval Reactors Branch and will take over the CLARK half of the LEWIS AND CLARK.

"In our own Squadron six, the Norfolk submarine outfit which SHARK will shordy rejoin when the overhaul's done, we have Herm Bushman in the driver's seat in SEA LEOPARD and Ralph Ghormley running SCORPION. Ralph is slated to shift to command of the SAM RAYBURN at Charleston this summer.

"Although not physically present here, John Hofford is attached to Charleston by a long tether. He manages the rack in England where hangs the NATO hat of Commander Submarine Flotilla SIX who has headquarters here.

"I'm not up to date on who's who in New London, Portsmouth, Newport News and Key West, the other submarine ports, but I'm sure there are some '49ers at one or more of those locations. Perhaps you can con one of the 'on the spot' reporters into sending you some dope.

"I'll terminate this short report with a prompt return to the testing on board which is bringing the overhaul into the homestretch."

Bill LYNCH reports having seen Pete FULLINWIDER (CO HALFBEAK) at New London.

Pete is going to CinCUSNavEur Staff, London in the near future. Walt KRAUS (CinCLant Staff) was recendy in Washington for a Polaris comSHIPMATE

munications conference. Chuck SWANSON will report to SupShip Groton after completing a tour on SubPac Staff. Ed DIETRICH will depart New London for duty at NROTC University of Minnesota. Ed KOCHER goes from BuSandA to HUNLEY at Holy Loch, Scotiand and Tony PALAZZOLO will leave HOLLAND in sunny Spain (Rota) and go to Mare Island Shipyard.

HERE AND THERE Ralph Lee SMITH, author of the books The Health Hucksters, The Bargain Hucksters and The Tarnished Badge, has been appointed Director of Public Relations for Harold L. Oram, Inc., public relations and fund raising consultants in New York City. Dennis STANFILL has been appointed vice president, finance, of the Times Mirror Publishing Co. in Los Angeles. Chuck HOWE will soon forsake country living as OinC Camp David and come into the city to work for BuDocks, Washington. Rhodes BOYKIN changes his role from student at GWU to worker at ONR, Washington.

NEXT MONTH The relating of the SHANHOUSE saga will appear next month! ! I

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Sec'y, Cdr. J. J. Pausner, Jr., USN ^^^* Marymount Ave. Vienna, Va. 22180

All classmates please note that Joe PAUSNER has relieved me (Bob Harris) as corresponding secretary.

ORGANIZE TODAY, NOT TOMORROW, was the theme at the monthly '50 luncheon at Hogate's on 5 May. On hand were a total of 40 classmates to furnish a good quorum for the decisions that were made.

The following slate of officers was unanimously carried as the first order of business, effective I June: chairman, Tom Bigley; vice chairman. Rip Van Kleeck; sec-treasurer. Bill Kiehl; member, Leighton Palmerton; and corresponding secretary, Joe Pausner.

By-laws for the executive committee were also adopted. Chief provisions were establishment of two-year terms of office for each of the five committeemen, ex-officio membership in the executive committee for class officers when residing in the Washington area, and a provision for periodic assessment of members of the Washington chapter.

The secretary/treasurer. Bill Kiehl, reported a balance of $64.00 in the treasury.

At the conclusion of the business meeting, Frank ROTH received a unanimous vote of thanks for his vigorous leadership and tireless efforts in behalf of the class and of the Washington chapter during the past year. Nice job, Frank.

New faces at the meeting included Claude JEFFRIES, inbound to DIA, Ted DEBACKER in the Ops Analysis business, and Dave HEERWAGEN to BuWeps. Others included Ward Lasley, Dan Mayo, Leighton Palmerton, Bert Weymouth, Dick Moberly, Fred Feagin, Cliff Church, Bill McGarrah, Gerry Coleman, Joe Pausner, Dick Still, Dick Thurston, Jack Branson, Frank Maynard, Jack CoUeary, John Morrissey, Larry Hawkins, Russ Weedlun, Law Kivlen, Wayne Jensen, Bill Kiehl, Rick Snyder, Bill Simons, J. B. Farrell, Ed Golding, E. R. Watson, Charlie Hirsch, Earl Halpern, Kelly Carr, John Noonan, J. J. McNally, Frank Roth, Sherm Reed, Jim Lisanby, Frank Moxley, Walt Flint, and Roy Snyder.

Unfortunately, Tom McGrath, '50's representative in the House sent his regrets but plans to attend when the pace of Congress permits.

Recendy a class party was held at the Presidio, Monterey, Calif. Classmates there submitted the following news: Nancy and Tom LEDEW will remain at postgrad school where Tom will instruct in meteorology for another year. The JUNE-JULY,

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Ledews and their four children are living at La Mesa Village and would like to hear from anyone passing through. Frank and Sherry STERNER and two boys will be heading for Arlington Annex, Washington, in August. Frank is working toward an MS in data processing at PG school now. Clair and Dick MILLER will be leaving for Norfolk soon where Dick will be XO of HS-3.

Dick is completing a two-year course in operations analysis. The Millers have three sons.

Nancy and Fred DUGGAN expect to report to Commander Second Fleet, Norfolk, in June.

They have two sons and two daughters, ages six thru eleven. Clara and Jim DAVIS and two children will be heading for E.S.O. Great Lakes.

Jim will receive his Master's in management in August. Also residing in the Monterey area are Barbara and Don ALBRIGHT and their five children. Don is with Watson and Co. at their Pebble Beach office. Don is CO of the reserve helo squadron at Alameda.

Neil CHAITIN is arranging a cocktail-lunch party near Stanford just before the Navy-Stanford game on 25 Sept. Anyone interested please write him at Chaitin Equipment Co., 675 Townsend St., San Francisco, Calif. 94103.

Robert D. Harris, Jr. CLASS PICNIC On Sunday, 25 April, classmates in the Washington-Baltimore-Annapolis area held a picnic at the Naval Station, Annapolis. Despite the cool, damp weather, this affair could certainly be described as "gala" and was a great success in the minds of all those who attended. Special credit is due those who worked on the arrangements, particularly Gloria Bendell, Glady Thom, Carol Cooper and Diane Mulford on the calling and reservations committee; Norm Thom and Tom Ross who arranged the games, sports equipment and prizes; Dick Thurston for the signs; Harry Hussman who arranged for the beer, and Jack Branson who collected the money at the picnic. The need to move the picnic tables found Paul Forehand, Bill Ricci, Jack Branson, and Harry Hussman really turning to. Lee Bendell is due a special note of thanks for making the arrangements and getting soft drinks and ice. The Naval Station Special Services provided outstanding support.

In addition to those listed above, the following classmates, wives and children attended: Holmes, Still, Palmerton, Whitesell, Roth, Jensen, Cramblet, Hiatt, Goodspeed, Roy Snyder, Greenley, Lockwood, Saunders, Weymouth, Conley, Lasley, Ingalls, Weedlun, Hunter, Ely, Leder, Lynn, Ross, Kempf, Curley, Hartwell, Diehl, Flint, Hardy, Fox and Pausner. Jim DiNardo could not attend but Mary represented him. The number of children attending could only be described as substantial. The fact that so many from out of town attended dsepite the weather made this a memorable picnic.

HOMECOMING With over 150 classmates in the WashingtonBaltimore-Annapolis area. Homecoming promises to be the biggest event for '50 since graduation.

Motel reservations should be made as early as possible by writing Maj. Lee Bendell, USMC, Executive Department, U. S. Naval Academy, enclosing a $25 deposit. Reservations cannot be made without the deposit and they are going fast.

All the arrangements have been made for celebrating 15 years.

Classmates who receive Shipmate should make every effort to spread the word about Homecoming. We want everyone to know of the plans being made.

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Sec'y, LCdr. D. W. Knntson, USN 10203 Montgomery Ave. Kensington, Md. 20795

The annual meeting of the class of 1951 convened at 1800, 1 May, at the Boiling Air Force

Base with 54 classmates attending. The business session lasted \]/2 hours and turned out to be extremely interesting.

A committee of Carius, Crawford, Conner, Hutchins, Barbazette and Hammand was appointed to nominate candidates for class president, and members-at-large of the executive committee for election next year. Who are your candidates.''

Send me your "druthers" as a "straw vote" secretary-san type poll. Who's gonna' be president of 1951.?

That superlative treasurer, Ashley (colonel) REARDON, reported tiie class cash is $16,379.22 in assets with no liabilities, and an increase of $1,000.00 in cash position over 1964. Good GO! Archie THOMPSON reported on the vote taken by the class on a class of 1951 annual award and in line with the majority of those who voted the following motion was carried: "That the Class of 1951 present to each plebe class of the U. S. Naval Academy a gift of stock in an amount (and administration of class organization) to be decided by the executive committee or their delegated representatives." More will be reported on this motion. It has been enthusiastically received by everyone from the commandant on down.

The meeting then turned to election of class officers for May '65 to May '66 and Sam LATIMER was elected executive vice-president, and "Colonel" A. REARDON kept the "cash" book by unanimous vote.

Additionally, Tip MOTT-SMITH, Bill ST. LAWRENCE, and Herb ZOEHRER were elected as members of the board for one year. They will provide a solid representative level of experience to move this class along.

The business session concluded and the man-incharge. Tip Mott-Smith, took over and served up steak, lobster and prime roast.

Tip Mott-Smith now ranks (with Jerry Conner) as a master de-luxe in party management. He puts on a real great party. Attendees were: R. Adams, Arn, Barbazette, Beckman, Bowling, Boyes, Bradley, Brodie, Burke, Buzzell, Carius, Casale, Conner, Cornwell, Davies, Dewing, Dinegar, Doggett, Evans, Gamber, Gambke, Ginder, Hiehle, Hunt (the pres, no less), lacona, Inman, Kinney, Kitterman, Knutson, Latimer, Livingston, Marangello, Matson, McKee, McPheeters, Morgan, Mott-Smith, Reardon, Richitt, Sarosdy (I owe you a B&W), Skidmore, Small, St. Lawrence, Tetrick, Thomas, Tuzo, Winberg, Yeager, Zoehrer, Callahan, Rowley, Williams, and Rehwalt, and their lovely ladies. (Best looking group—each and every one is a swinger; this includes the male attendees too.)

Homecoming party, 9 Oct., will be at the Elks Club, immediately adjacent to Navy-Marine Corps Stadium—Let's GO Group—(Look out, C. H.— We're coming back.)

Shipmate issue April, page 26, "Recognition Signal," speaks of a Navy-Marine tie—better check It—sounds like a fine Christmas present for a future CNO from that BIG class of 1951.

It is my pleasure to announce that the lovely lady of classmate Marvin DUKE had the female lead in the Naval Academy 1965 Navy Relief show. Send Me No Flowers. The show was outstanding, and so was Judy. Thank you, Judy, and try for the lead for the third year.

A reminder to all classmates (permanent duty or visiting firemen type) about the second Wednesday-of-tiie-montii stag night for dinner at the Gun Factory Officers' Club. Please come to the party (s).

Local note to the secretary-san society: Tom WARD, my buddy, you are the Newport secretary, will you take on the job and jack up the northern reportoire of this class of 1951.?

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Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. E. M. Avallone, USN Engineering Department U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Md. 21402

This will be the last column I write on this watch. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the many classmates who have contributed information to the mail bag for incorporation in the article. Your help has made my job a littie easier. Dick CASE, assigned to the Science Department at the Naval Academy, will relieve me as secretary. Any dope on yourselves, classmates, and families would be greatiy appreciated by him.

Photographs sent in should be black and white glossy prints—these are the easiest for us to handle. Those area representatives who are being transferred ought to try to get reliefs from those you leave behind.

Frank L. KOVARICK writes from Newport, R. I. . . . "Our second daughter. Amy Elizabeth Kovarick, arrived on 23 April at the Newport Naval Hospital.

"I have been on ComCruDesLant Staff as assistant readiness and training officer (guided missiles) since I left USS LEAHY in November 1963. I expect to be here until December 1965 to complete the two-year tour."

The annual class meeting was held at the Bethesda Officers' Club at 1830 on 14 May. The meeting was combined with a dinner party and was attended by 34 classmates and wives.

A combination annual meeting and dinner party was held at the Officers' Club. Jim TROUTMAN, Gideon SAYRE, and, I'm sure, their wives did all the work for the get-together. On behalf of the class I would like to extend them a vote of thanks for their efforts.

Unfortunately there were no pictures taken at the class party in Washington but I have a list of those in attendance, with their wives: Jim Troutman, Bill Zobel, Bob Compton, Ernie Schultz, Hork Dimon, Bob Reed, Jim Stone, Lou McMillan, Garnet Bailey, Jim Madigan, Fred Adair, Tom Dyer, Jim Quinn, and Larry Hicks.

Attending without wives were: Pat McDonald, George Vahsen, Tom Paris, Ken Weir, Dick Case, and Kurt Shellman.

Agenda items were: 1) Election of officers for the period May '65 to May '66. A slate of candidates was presented by the nominating committee, nominations were made from the floor and elections held. Elected were: Cdr. Larry Hicks, Executive Vice President Bob Compton, Administrative Vice President LCdr. Dick Case, Secretary Maj. Hork Dimon, Treasurer Jim Troutman, Member at Large Maj. Jim Link, Member at Large Maj. Tom Paris, Member at Large 2) A vote of thanks was passed by acclamation for those who served for the past year.

3) Proposed donation of $1000 yearly to the Naval Academy Foundation for support of a deserving candidate at an Academy prep school was discussed. It was voted to investigate further the criterion for selection of the candidates with emphasis on their leadership qualities and service motivation. It was discussed and decided that additional information was required before any decision could be reached.

Dick CASE did some research on the subject and came up with the following: The Naval Academy Foundation exists to help those midshipman candidates who fail to qualify in one subject, or who as "late bloomers" failed to stand within the top 40 percent of their high school class, and whose parents are unable to finance a year of prep school. • These men are chosen from nominations received from their high school faculty, principals, ministers, naval officers, and prominent citizens.

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They must be physically qualified for commissioning in the Navy. The Foundation took over the job of the Naval Academy Athletic Association Foundation in 1959 since NCAA rules prohibit any funds from Academy institutions.

NCAA rules prohibit more than 25 percent of these candidates from being "recognized athletes."

Note! This means that this organization is not primarily for athletes. All the candidates must be physically qualified for commissioning in the Navy line.

Classmates are invited to make comments on the subject of whether or not the class should in fact support a project which will require an annual contribution and perhaps deplete our capital.

Homecoming 1965 is again approaching. It is 9 Oct. this year and a big turnout will help the festivities. Once again the class has reserved 20 rooms at the Holiday Inn Motel located at Bowie, Md., at the intersection of Routes 301 and 50 some 12 miles from Annapolis. The Homecoming party will be at the Alumni House in Annapolis on Saturday night, 9 Oct. How about taking the weekend off and coming down to join in the festivities.? Included in the class newsletter sent out in May was the application blank for the class Homecoming activities. To make reservations for the Academy activities on Friday night, 8 Oct., you will have to make arrangements through the Academy.

A cute birth announcement was received from Sherman and Barbara OKUN, publicizing the arrival of Douglas Howard Okun on 13 May. Sherm is residing at 13337 Ludlow, Huntington Woods, Mich. 48070 for those wanting to get in touch with him.

Many of you may have noted in the April '65 Shipmate that Tom McEWEN was killed about 15 miles south of Bien Hoa, Vietnam, on 24 April while piloting a military aircraft. Tom was in U. S. Air Force, and was not married, being survived by his mother. Those of you desiring to send condolences may reach her at the following address: Mrs. Johnie W. McEwen 326 Lynwood Blvd.

Nashville, Tenn.

Tom was buried in Nashville, and the class will procure a memorial chair for him in the NavyMarine Corps Stadium in Annapolis.

The class is saddened to note the loss of another classmate. Bob BELL, on 16 May, at Bien Hoa, Vietnam His widow, Jackie, and son and daughter are presendy at San Diego. The class is giving a memorial chair in his memory.

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Corr. Sec'y., LCdr. Roy O. Girod, SC, USN 118 Arch wood Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401

A member of '53 has generously and anonymously contributed $200 to the Naval Academy Athletic Association for a memorial chair in the stadium to be designated in memory of two late classmates, Lt. Edward A. MORSE, USN, and Capt. James C. WELSH, USAF. The anonymous donor suggests that other classmates may be interested in the most worthy project of memoralizing all deceased members of the class through memorial chairs in the stadium.

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Annapolis Rep: LCdr. Terry Sutherland, USN Science Dept.. USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

ANNAPOLIS This is the last column by your present Annapolis rep. Tom LAWSON will be carrying the ball from now on. To those of you who sent news—thanks. To those of you who didn't—• please send some to Tom at 1204 Van Buren Dr., Annapolis.

I was disappointed that no one from the west coast sent in any dope on Kenny HUME. I didn't know him very well and if any of you could write something about Kenny and his family, we would appreciate hearing from you. There was no notification beyond the official death notice.

At this time I would like to express condolences and sorrow on behalf of the class. Those of you who know the circumstances, please write to Tom. Also new in the Annapolis area is Bill GREENLAW who is an engineer at the Marine Engineering Lab across the river from this institution.

Bill is moving his wife. Peg, and four children from Ohio as soon as he finds the right house.

Another new arrival in the area is Wes HOGAN who works here at the Naval Academy.

Far from Crabtown in St. Louis, the St. Louis University reports that Bob WALKER is now a Master of Business Administration.

Jim BUCHANAN writes from his new location: "My wife and I have recently moved to the area and were pleased to learn through the newspapers that you are in the area. I also see through Shipmate that you are secretary for the local Alumni Association. Would you be good enough to tell me who I should get in touch with here in Baltimore to renew my contacts with the Alumni Association.

"My wife and I look forward to seeing you at your convenience. We now reside at 9101 Satyr Hill Rd., Towson, Md. 21234. Our home phone number is 668-4377."

W. R. Beck '54 After eleven years in the Navy, Ray has made a complete cycle by remrning to the Naval Academy. He started with three years of destroyer duty in San Diego followed by two years in Philadelphia as CO, USS AMHERST. After that he spent three years at PG School in Monterey and then three years on the Staff of ComCruDesFlot 9 in San Diego. He and his wife, Joan, were married in Philadelphia and they now have two children, Brian and Susie.

Ray tells us that this tour at the Academy promises to be far more fun than the four years he spent as a Mid. "I am genuinely surprised to be here, however, since the Executive Department assured me, when I left, that I would never be ordered to return in any capacity.

"We bought a house in Annapolis. There are only four houses on the block and three of them are owned by the class of '54. Russ MILLER and Wayne BRANDON are the other two homeowners."

Ray will be teaching electrical science for a couple of years before returning to the fleet.

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SAIGON The following article appeared in the Washington Post: SAIGON, April 10—A Navy jet carrier pilot from Silver Spring told today of seeing a Mig-17 fighter go down in flames during a dogfight over the Gulf of Tonkin Friday.

Lt. Howard B. Watkins Jr. said Communist planes were sighted coming from the direction of China's Hainan Island and were chased back in that direction. "To the best of my knowledge," he said, "they had no markings."

In announcing the clash, American officials have been unable to say whether the Migs were North Vietnamese or Chinese. If based on Hainan, they probably were Chinese.

Flown here from the aircraft carrier RANGER, Watkins described how a Mig got on his tail while he was flying his Phantom II fighter at 30,000 feet in mixed clouds.

"My RO (Radio Operator Lt./jg. Jack T. Mueller) shouted, "Howie, Howie, do you see it.?

Let's get out of here". . . . "1 took evasive action and got him off me. It was a sensation I'll never forget."

In the succeeding melee, Watkins said he saw one Mig go down through the clouds in flames after being hit by a missile from another Phantom. He said he thought the pilot had ejected.

The air action occurred 30 to 60 miles off Hainan and the planes were within sight of the island at times he added.

Watkins, 34, was born in Washington and is a graduate of Western High School and the U. S. Naval Academy. His father, Howard B. Watkins Sr., lives at 14510 Homecrest Rd., Silver Spring.

The lieutenant's wife Betty and two children arc in San Diego where he was stationed until last August.

JAPAN Bru BRUBAKER dropped in a while back while going to school in Washington. Bru can be reached at the following address: OIC Plotting Film Readout Branch, PACOM FLINT CENTER, Fuchu, Japan.

Also scattered here and yonder are Stan HOUGHTON, 206 Gray Plaza, Scott AFB, 111.

62225; Bobo NEWSOME, Troop Carrier Squadron, Naha AB, Japan; Mac MaCLEAY, Jr., Edwards AFB, Calif.; Dave HENRY, 19 Michigan Rd., West Acton, Mass.

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Sec'y, LCdr. W. G. A. Sympson, USN Dept. of Mathematics, USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

ELECTION OF CLASS OFFICERS The ballots should be out soon for electing class officers. This is in accordance with the constitution which was ratified this spring. hoped everyone will participate to insure a represented class.

new class It is well

TENTH REUNION There are still rooms available at a local motel for members of the class of '55, for Homecoming on 8-9 Oct. Each room contains two double beds.

Price is $10.30 per night for two people. Additional charges will be made for extra occupants.

Any member of the class of '55 desiring reservations should write to LCdr. J. D. MacKenzie, Naval Science Department U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 21402. Include in your request for reservations the number of people attending, the night or nights the room is desired, and a remittance of $10.30 per couple per night. All requests must be in by 15 Sept. They will be acknowledged by a receipt for all monies sent.

Payments will be refunded for any cancellation received prior to 15 Sept.

BRENT STREIT "We're actively engaged in establishing a Naval Academy Alumni Association here at fttbuquerJUNE-JULY,

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MCB-4 employment schedule permits I am expecting to attend the '55 tenth reunion this fall.

I haven't been anywhere near Annapolis for 10 >ears and I'd like to see all the changes—plus swapping sea stories with classmates."

que. (There are over 100 grads in the area.)

With a little luck we should have a booming group. The only classmates in the immediate area are "Tom O'BRIEN (who has orders to Washington) and Tony CHIOTA—both at the Air Force Weapons Lab. I am the only one around to push the Navy point of view."

Tom and Beth SCHULTZ in Key West, Fla., announced the arrival of Kathryn .\nn, 7 lbs., 9 ozs., on 9 May.

BOB BALLINGER DECORATED

ANNAPOLIS Tom Mclsaac's house at Bembe's Beach was the setting for an enormously successful wetting down party on 30 April. Given by Tom McISAAC, Tom COPEMAN and Bill SYMPSON, all '55ers in the area were included as well as the entire math department at USNA. About 90 attended, including Adm. and Mrs. J. M. Mclsaac of Washington. The day was perfect and the view of the bay superb . . . a delightful spot . . . any bachelor's dream . . . too bad the owners are returning . . . Tom! !

Ever want to try out the commandant's yacht for size? That is what the group here at NA did the other night. Arrangements for taking the SHADOW FAY out and down into the Chesapeake Bay were made by Jim THEARLE; however Jim was unable to go along due to a new arrival at home. Jim and Lynn now have a boy, Charles James Vorenkamp Thearle. A beautiful night enabled a perfect view of the shore line.

Those present included Ray and Judy Hine,!

Connie and Don Todaro, Joan and Dick Comstock, Bobbie and Phil Harmon, Ann and Jim Todd, Bobbie and John Addams, Eileen and Tom Copeman, Margie and Bill Sympson and Tom Mclsaac.

Jim STEVENS has just left to become an instructor at the German Naval Academy. Jim, a submariner, completed a German language course in Washington. Then he was here at the Academy for a month studying the departments. The tour in Germany should be most enjoyable for both Lois and Jim.

Robert Ballinger '55 On 16 April Bob Ballinger (now XO USS PROCYON) was decorated with the Silver Star for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" in combat in Vietnam. He has just recentiy returned from 13 months' duty as advisor to the 21st River Assault Group. The action which resulted in his award occurred when his group of boats was ambushed from both sides of the Ben Tre River in Kien Hoa Providence. Bob manned and operated an 81MM mortar from the patrol craft in which he was riding with such promptness and accuracy that the river assault group rallied and inflicted a decisive defeat on the Viet Cong forces.

He has also been twice decorated with the Cross of Gallantry by the CNO, Vietnamese Navy.

TOM STALLMAN "My year at the University of Michigan is just about completed. I will graduate on I May with the degree of Master of Science in Engineering (Sanitary). I have orders to become XO of Mobile Construction Battalion Four, and so my new military address will be as follows: LCdr. T. F. Stallman, CEC, USN, USN Mobile Construction FOUR, F P O New York, N.Y. 09501.

"This is an east coast outfit homeported in Davisville, R.I., at the CB Center which is adjacent to NAS Quonset. My family will live in that area while I travel to Rota, Spain, at the end of May to catch up with the battalion, which is now deployed over there.

"I don't have much in the way of news other than my own change in status. Providing the

LETTER OF INTEREST For those of you who couldn't place Bob DULE in the "Letter of Interest" section last issue, you might remember Bob RULE. In the future I hope not to replace my R's with a Ramn "D".

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man in mind when it was written. Many of us will be fixing up our homes to sell and cleaning up new ones to move into and if you're heading overseas it's further compounded by figuring out what to take and what to leave behind. Often it's the wife that's left behind along with your other so-called excess baggage.

This is my last column and I'm about to enter into that mad whirlwind of mending, moving and making a new home. I got my orders to Chateauroux, France, which is approximately 140 miles south of Paris. I'll be taking the whole family along with the exception of the parakeet which we'll feed to the cat and cats can take care of themselves. We're in the process of furiously learning French. So far I've mastered Good Day, Good Night, Thank you, and Where are the toilets.? which should make me a hit in any French conversation. We should be over there for three or four years, and I hope my conversation progresses to a point so that I won't be spending most of my time in toilets.

Incidentally, according to the tourist brochures, Chateauroux is a health spa for ailing alcoholic livers. The waters are supposed to be beneficial to the cleansing of the liver of the poisonous residues of booze. You're all invited to my chateau, address as yet unknown, for some water and some Scotch to counteract all that liver cleansing.

BULLETINS AND BABBLE I received a MARSGRAM from Al GAYLOR in Taiwan telling of Bob SHUMAKER's capture in Vietnam. The message was sent in February and I received it in May, just another miracle of modern electronics the way we get things so fast these days.

A letter from virtuous George WHITE, the well-known sports speculator, had this to say: "After reading the past couple of Shipmates someone might get the idea that I can break 90.

Now how can a guy make any money if that information gets out.?

"We would like to have one of those class plaques for the Montana contingent: Frank Hadley, Phil Fales, Norm Frith, and yours truly.

We have a location at the Officers' Club picked out for its location.

"Saw John Lally at Mountain Home AFB in January. He is with the communications outfit there after serving a tour in the B-47. Heard from Larry Berger who is getting a Master's Degree in Engineering at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. John has five small ones and Larry and Lois three. Jerry Gibson left Malmstrom last year for pilot instructor school. Charlie 'Choo' Levis is a spot Major aboard the B-58 Hustler at Litde Rock, Ark. He and Louann have two additions at last count. Also heard from Roger Lyle who is looking for another plush assignment following his Panama Canal Zone tour.

"Frank and I got out last Thursday for eighteen (before an Arctic front wiped us out again) and we had a couple of good scores for this time of year. He shot an 85, mine is classified 'For Official Use Only.'

"Betty and three children are fine. Say hello to the east coasters for us. Will you be traveling out here this summer.?"

I also got a news clipping from the Wigwam Weekly, a paper from Great Falls, Mont., that had a story headlined CAPT. GEORGE WHITE WINS CITY HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP and the text of the story went on to say how George had introduced the sport of handball to the Indians as a game of chance and how he now owns the reservation.

Chip HONSINGER writes that he and wife Beryl are now living at 938 Stowell Circle, Honolulu, Hawaii. Bob SCHMIDT wrote and asked why there wasn't any news of the Norfolk area and if there is a '56 wives chapter there. Bob, our address is at the top of the column and that poor little mailbox of ours sits there like a newly born bird with its mouth wide open waiting for 62

worms. We just haven't had any worms from Norfolk. New London has been submerged for quite awhile too, is there anyone up there.?

Hello, can you hear me, New London—Norfolk— come in—anybody and anywhere come in—over and out.?

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Victoria Ann LANGLEY, 12 Jan., Tom's first.

If you're a good swimmer you can catch him in the SSNB 602 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Congratula-

tions.

YEA YEA MONTEREY This summer brought graduation exercises for a number of '56ers at USNPGS. The ceremonies were held on 28 May and the aftermath (compliments of BuPers) had much the same semblance as that which followed a similar ceremony nine years ago.

Rich SEESHOLTZ has been selected for a doctorate program and anticipates orders to M.I.T. After two more years he will receive a Ph.D. in oceanography. Congratulations Rich! It's been real good to see Rod and Dee DRESSER at several of the local functions recently and we welcome them into our midst.

From those who have left, we salute those who are left: Jim Egerton, Bob Fesler, Pete Fitswilliam, Roy Gulick, Al Newbury, Jim Newcomb, Ray Schreiner, Dick Mozier, and Pickett Wright.

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and go but that P.O. Box remains the same, always hungry. For me it's been a real pleasure to be associated with the hard-working, fine people who have tried to keep this class organization going. Carl NELSON started the organization and set a standard of excellence for the rest of us to follow, and we've all tried to meet the mark. Nick NICHOLSON and Don KENNEDY are two who held this thing together—literally with their teeth. The classmates who'll take up the reins will need your interest, enthusiasm, and support. Don't let them down. Au revoir.

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EAST COAST Sec'y, Capt. David P. Smalley, USMCR Dept. of Physical Education, USNA Annapolis, Md. 21401 WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. Thomas E. Dyer, USN Box 2700, USNPGS, Monterey, Calif.

It is with the keenest sense of regret that wc have to report the deaths of two of our classmates, Capt. Redmond R. JENSEN, USMC, and LCdr. Thomas A. EADES, USN. "Red" Jensen was killed in a T-28 plane crash near N.H., while on a proficiency flight from Quantico, Va. Al Eades was killed in the crash of a C-24 early warning aircraft near Cuttyhunk Island, Mass., while on a test flight for Grumman Corp.

I am sure that those of us who knew Red or Al are gready saddened by this distressing news.

Our class and the naval service suffer by their loss and our sympathies are most wholeheartedly extended to their families.

By way of memoriam, Pete BAKER is accepting contributions for a memorial chair in Red's name; Connie MORENCY is accepting donations for a chair in Al's name. Their addresses are as follows: Lt. Pete Baker, Qtrs. N-6, USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21403, and Mr. Connie Morency, 6 Noel Court, Huntington, L.I., New York 11743.

By way of other news from the east coast, I recendy received a letter from Vic VIEWEG. Vic left the Navy in 1961 and entered the George Washington University School of Medicine. He will receive his M.D. in June and intern at the U. S. Naval Hospital in San Diego. He married the former Nina Burks in June 1964 and they have a two-month old daughter, Ann Elizabeth.

Congratulations in all respects, Vic! I hope some of our classmates in the San Diego area are able to stop by and see you, though for social reasons and not professional.

Paul H. Bradtmiller '56

Paul Bradtmiller has sent what is undoubtedly the best personal summary we have ever received. The Navy must have recognized his talents in promoting him early to the rank of lieutenant commander. After graduation he had a short tour at Newport and then studied at Rensselaer and at Port Hueneme. Completing his studies he became deputy officer in charge of construction at Key West, from there to "Gitmo," Bermuda, Newfoundland, and then as assistant operations and logistic officer Staff, Commander Adantic Construction Battalions in Rhode Island. This brings him to his present assignment as senior project manager at the Naval Public Works center in Honolulu.

I also had a chance to see (but only for a very brief moment) Bob DAUGENBAUGH while touring the trophy room in the Field House. Bob was on his way to Vietnam as a military advisor.

"Red" and Mary Ann CLEVENGER welcomed their third child (and third girl) into the world on 6 May. She weighed in at 7 lbs., Vi oz., her name is Ivy Marie and everyone is fine (at least Red looked well the last time I saw h i m ) .

A note from the Naval War College in Newport reports that Bob ROBINSON has completed the College's extension course in counterinsurgency. This course is one of eight graduate-level extension courses offered by the Naval War College to help prepare officers for higher command.

How about dropping us a line. Bob, and let us know what you're doing?

He and Nancy and two daughters, Cindee Rae (5) and Lee Anne (4), live at 1261 Ulupii St., Kailua, Oahu. Paul teaches the art of earth moving nights and keeps in touch with the world of reality by reading Playboy. Just a well-rounded superior individual, a '56er, Paul Bradtmiller is a man to whom we raise our glasses—a toast to a real ground gainer and earth mover.

A recent letter from Connie MORENCY, who, by the way, is now working for New York Telephone, said that Jerry DUNN will be graduating from Georgia Tech P.G. school and has orders to Port Hueneme for duty with MCBIO. Connie also said that Jerry met Dick RENNER in Adanta while Dick was attending supply school in Athens. Dick supposedly had orders to a ship, but we don't know where or when. Write us if you get the chance, Dick.

CONCLUSION I don't know who will take over as secretary but whoever it is give him your support by keeping the mail coming in. The secretaries come

A letter to Steve SLOANE from Dick McCRACKEN indicates Dick is aboard USS TOWERS, as weapons officer. In March T. R. and he were blessed with their second child, a boy. Their S H I P M A T E

address is 153 F Ave., Coronado, Calif., and they would enjoy seeing any classmates who are in the area.

Dick also informs us that Jeff DENNIS is weapons officer aboard USS KING. Additionally, while deployed to the Seventh Fleet, Dick saw Marty KEIFER in Subic Bay who is awaiting his job with ComServRon 3 logistics in Subic.

While in Hunters Pt. Naval Ship Yard Dick saw Marty and Niel NIELSEN quite often. Dick's final word was that he expected to see Kent and Joan LARABEE in Yokosuka, Japan. Kent is on the Seventh Fleet staff.

The summer months usually bring quite a few changes in duty assignments. We would like those of you who have orders to the Washington area to please contact Howie STOODLEY sometime soon after your arrival so he can log you in.

Howie's address and phone number are as follows: 2611 Pioneer Lane, Falls Church, Va. (phone 560-5135). Those of you coming to Annapolis please let Dave SMALLEY know you're there (address: 740 Warren Drive—phone 263-4898).

By doing this we hope to keep our directories for these areas current for future use regarding class meetings, parties, etc (especially for the upcoming Homecoming weekend).

The annual spring party for the WashingtonAnnapolis area classmates was held at the Bethesda Naval Hospital Officers' Club. A committee headed by Howie Stoodley arranged for a fine evening of cocktails, buffet dinner and dancing.

Those in attendance were: Ken and Peggy Malley, Larry and Nancy Twitchell, Bart and Dottie Campbell, Jake and Barbara Woolman, Charlie and Anne Hall, Ron and Carol Marryott, Chuck Beaseley and Anne Wiener, Bill and Renee Mickle, Bob and Sue Waters, Andy and Marge Dulik, Gene and Gay Wells, Dale and Nada HoUabaugh, Howie and Bobbie Stoodley, Spence and Anne McManes, Jack and Joyce Richardson, Mike and Marilyn Kelly, Gene and Carole Normand, Jim and Joy Foresman, Dan and Jeanne McGlasson, Larry and Betty Goldstein, Roy and Winnie Brenner, Lee and Ann Hyatt, Thad and Carol Walker, Art and Mitch Altenburg, Ira and Mary Hughey, Cliff and Pat Eley, and Steve and Teeny Bond.

A surprise visitor to the affair was Manny Baca.

He was only there for about an hour as he was on his way back to Eglin AFB, Fla. Glad you could make it, Manny.

HOMECOMING 1965—It's not too eariy to start planning for it now. The date this year is later than in recent years and it will be 9 Oct. Arrangements have been made to have our class party at the Bay Ridge Inn here in Annapolis. As some of you know, this represents a change in site over the past few years—a change I am sure we will all welcome. The executive committee, which has undertaken Homecoming efforts, has secured the entire inn and has assured us we will be very pleased with the evening's festivities.

Briefly, the evening will consist of a two-hour cocktail party and a varied and .selective buffet dinner followed by dancing and after dinner cordialities. More exact details (including price, etc.) will be in the next issue so watch for it.

In the meantime, flyers and reservation forms will be coming out during the summer months. Begin planning now for the entire weekend.

Keep the information coming so we can keep the column filled.

MONTEREY On 7 May, 22 couples gathered at the Postgraduate School for a final get-together dinner prior to graduation. Representation was about equally split between those soon to depart and those staying behind. The prospective departees were a most happy group with the realization that they had but one set of quizzes left to suffer through before checking out for new duty stations.

At the regular monthly '57 luncheon in May, Milt BANK stepped down from the job as west JUNE-JULY,

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coast secretary owing to orders to Stanford to further his studies in the field of aeronautical engineering. Ted DYER was elected as his relief.

(Classmates in west coast area are requested to send items of interest to my address above for inclusion in the class column. The welcome mat is out at our home, 1420 Via Marettimo, Monterey, for classmates passing through this area.)

As a result of varying summer schedules, the next monthly luncheon of the Monterey group will not be held until 2 Aug. Classmates on leave in or near Monterey or stationed in the area are cordially invited to attend and renew old acquaintances.

Following graduation ceremonies on 28 May, members of the '57 group departed for their new assignments or further study at civilian universities. So far, only Bill COLE has arrived for the summer input, but rumor indicates that about a dozen more classmates are scheduled to appear on the Monterey scene.

On 10 April, Dick McCONNEL followed through on the announcement in the March issue of Shipmate, tying the knot with Miss Mary Mclnnis. The newlyweds will be living in Carmel while Dick is completing his third year in the aeronautical engineering Master's program.

Kay and Urb LAMAY are pleased to announce the birth of their fifth child, a daughter, Denise Kathleen Lamay, born on St. Patrick's Day, 17 March, weighing in at 7 lbs., 4 oz.

EAST COAST Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Edwin B. Smedberg, USN Tactical Dept., U. S. Military Academy West Point, N.Y. WEST COAST Corr. Sec'y, Lt. George C. Skezas, USN Box 1018, USNPG School Monterey, Calif.

NOTES Don (D. L.) CARTY is a helicopter pilot with the Air Force at Ellsworth Air Base, S.D. In June he reports to Patuxent River for eight months of test pilot training with the Navy.

George CHAFEE and Hoke GRIFFIN received orders on 16 March to detach USNA 17 March and report to Coronado Calif., for two weeks self protection training en route Southeast Asia. They join Dick DUNBAR who was mentioned in last month's issue.

Steve GUTHMAN is presently working as regional product manager, Marketing Department, Molecular Electronics Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. in Newberry Park, Calif.

FROM THE MAILBOX The following was received from Jay GALLA. "On 20 Feb. the former Joy Leslie Pierce of Ventura, Calif., and I were married in New York City. We are living at 445 East 69th St. and will be here for the next two years. Our phone number is LE 5-5550 which is my way of saying that Leslie and I would enjoy seeing or hearing from any '58ers who are within hailing distance.

"Briefly, after two fine tours in CruDesLant, I made the difficult decision to leave the service and enter medical school. After a year's work at Fairfield University, I entered Cornell Medical College and have been enjoying medicine ever since.

As for our future, we're strongly considering the Navy for internship, hopefully Bethesda or Oakland and after that a residency in internal medicine or pediatrics somewhere on the west coast.

As an aside, one of our fellow alumni, and my former roommate, Ed Beron, was graduated from Washington University Medical School last June and is serving his internship at the Hospital of the Good Samaritan in Los Angeles. Assuming I graduate in '67, the oddity of former roommates entering the medical profession will be unique for USNA, I think." Thanks for the letter, Jay, I know that classmates join me in wishing you the best of luck in your new profession. We hope you will bear in mind the service you could do for us as a Navy doctor.

While getting flight time at Andrews AFB the other day I ran into Gordy SCHAAF who is flying with a P2V Weekend Warrior Squadron out of Washington. He has been out of the Navy for a year and is employed by the Trane Air Conditioning Co. Gordy and Ginny and their two sons and daughter ( # 4 due in September) live at 14317 Blackman Dr., Rockville, Md. All hands please note the change of address for yours truly. I will depart USNAY on 10 June and report by 22 June to Superintendent, U. S. Military Academy for duty in the Tactical Department as the E-3 tactical (company) officer.

The Corps is going into a four regimental set-up next year for the first time. Bev and I are looking forward to the new assignment and know that it will be as rewarding as the present one has been. I will be relieving Bud INGRAM who is going as navigator on a west coast Polaris submarine.

I received the following from Newport, R.I. "The Naval War College reports that Lt. Charles J. Bowne, Jr., SC, USN, has recentiy received a certificate from the President, Naval War College, for completing the Naval War College extension course in command logistics. This course is one of eight graduate-level extension courses offered by the Naval War College to help prepare officers for higher command."

The last luncheon of the present academic year was held by the Annapolis group on 18 May. Officers elected for academic year 1965-66 were: John HOLLAND—president, Marion DOSS— vice president and secretary, and Lance MASSEY —treasurer. Present were Bridgeman, Carson, Cummings Doss, Forsman, Holland, Jackson, Kuhneman, Massey, Pabst, Salmon, Smedberg, Steckler and Warren.

Bill and Mimi SCHRAMM welcomed number four daughter, Kristen, into their family early in March. She joins Kathy, Kelly and Karen.

Received a letter from George DENNY saying that he will be hired as a math teacher by the Huntington Beach High School District after he completes this year at Long Beach State College.

George's wife, Barbara, is teaching 6th grade in Long Beach. Those of you who remember George as a Bull "cut" will appreciate the irony of him becoming a math teacher!

Tom and Sally THOUREEN proudly announce (somewhat late!) the arrival of Christopher Thomas on 9 Nov. Tom has been on the staff of ComCBLant in Newport—he leaves for Purdue University NROTC Unit (DUINS) in late May. Don't forget to mark your calendars for Homecoming, 9 Oct., when Navy meets William and Mary. Plans are in the mill to duplicate last year's outstanding party at Paul's Restaurant. Location for this year's party is again Paul's starting at 2000 with dinner, bar, dancing, etc. Tentative price per couple is $12. Early reservations may be forwarded to J. D. HOLLAND, Wally BRIDGEMAN or Gino McKENZIE in care of USNA. Many thanks to all the contributors to this issue's column. More contributors mean a longer column and a longer column means more info about those with whom you have lost touch.

Happy summer leave periods and moves to all!

WEST COAST The executive committee of the Association of the Class of 1958 was recendy elected here in Monterey for the coming year, as follows: chairman, Leo Lukenas; vice-chairman. Hap Hanson; secretary, George Skezas; treasurer, Bruce Bartels; members. Bob Caldwell, John Sickman, Bob Harshberger, and Dick Hanson. The executive committee will probably remain in the Monterey area for one or two more years.

I have received some interesting letters since the last report. George McNULTY writes, "My wife Barb, three children and I have just recently moved to the new homeport of EDWARD MCDONNELL, after six months' temporary duty in New Orleans (ship's construction site). We find that we are the next door neighbors to Jack 63

and Sandy McMILLAN. Give my best to everyone in the class and tell them our door is always open, and to give us a call when in the Norfolk area." George's address is 5516 Berry Hill Rd., Norfolk, Va. Phone 853-2498.

Robert A. GREEN, Captain USAF, writes, "I received my M.S. in industrial engineering in August from the U. of Pittsburgh, and reported to Norton, San Bernardino, Calif., in late Sept.

I am being utilized in the civil engineering department. We are now six! Robin Anne ( 6 ) , Robert Jr. {3Vi), Kelly Louise {Wi), and Holly Lynne (6 mos.). Our door is open to anyone in the area for the trek to Disneyland. We are 45 mins. away from this national mecca and would enjoy seeing old folks."

I recently received the following fable from one of "our plebes," presendy in the CEC in Japan. "Once upon a time, in late 1957, a downtrodden, lonely plebe was enjoying a brief respite from the grim regimen by nostalgically reminiscing about his better days, in the refuge of his firsty's room. As most plebes do, his thoughts fondly dwelled on the girl at home—the OAO. And as salty firsties generally tend to do, the plebe's firsty cast disparaging doubts about the longevity of any plebe-OAO relationship.

"It is the maxim," said the firsty, "that no plebe ever finally marries the girl at home—even if she'd wait that long—which she wouldn't."

"So sure was the plebe and so wounded was he by the aspersion that his love was not strong enough to surmount all impediments, that he entertained a wager with his firsty on the matter.

Knowing the salt's fondness for that amber nectar —whiskey, a wager was consummated that day which required the delivery of a case of Scotch to the man who proved right, upon the plebe's entrance into matrimony—post 1961, as mids have been known to do many strange things to obtain brew.

"Time, as it will, passed. The firtsy graduated and quickly married, eventually he wound up in the submarine service. The plebe reached the pinnacle of his academy career by making it in turn to first class. The year, 1961. In all that time there was no communication between the two until one day an unexpected letter reached USNA from the submariner. Ostensibly, it was for tickets for a football game, but it took the opportunity to recall that infamous wager. The arrangements for the tickets were made and a reply sent. It included, however, the information that the plebe of old had indeed weathered all storms and that a wedding date in June had been set by that staunch OAO, and that the case of Scotch wiskey would be appreciatively received. Operational complications precluded the submariner from attending the football game, and regrets were conveyed and indications made that arrangements would be made for the fulfillment of the wager.

"Unfortunately, both men lost contact with one another. The plebe had graduated, married the OAO, joined the fleet and years passed until even the plebe's plebe had graduated. Then, upon a chance one day in late 1964, while perusing Shipmate in the land of Nippon where he is stationed, the one-time plebe chanced to spy a picture of his firsty. He indeed was still a submariner, now operating in Hawaii. The plebe, long thirsting for his brew reward, saw a chance to collect. Therefore this fable. If per chance a Hawaiian based undersea sailor should see this story and know of a tall, fair ex-three striped firsty—first regiment with a nickname bearing no resemblence to his given names, it would be heartily and graciously appreciated if this fable were recanted so that a plebe of old may live happily ever after. Submarine firsty in Hawaii, I eagerly await my pleasurable award."

Contrary to the list started in the May issue attempting to bring your directory up to date, I believe it would be an endless job trying to maintain the directory on a monthly basis, and therefore as a new directory will be published 64

in just six months, no further address changes will appear in this column. As your addresses change, please let your secretary know by utilizing the NavPers form 693 notice of change of address or corresponding Air Force change of address forms. T h e directory will be published every two years and changes included in the class newsletter for the off year.

Some new additions in the Monterey area which were missed last column are to Jake and Diane McMICHAEL, Kelly born in January, their second daughter. To George and Marian SKEZAS, Tina Louise born in March, our third daughter.

As the letters were a littie sparse for this writing, please let us know what you are doing during the summer months for inclusion in future issues.

On 21 May, the Monterey group was well represented at the annual Tailhook Association Reunion for the weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Members from Monterey included Jake McMichael, George Segelbacher, Mac Lupfer, Dick Gibson, and George Skezas.

The Monterey chapter '58 held its annual elections for the coming year with the following results: George SKEZAS, president; Bob STIBLER, vice president; Ed CLUNE, secretary, and Dick LOVEJOY, treasurer.

Hap HANSON is handling arrangements for the Navy-Stanford game in September, and anyone on the west coast who would like to be included please let Hap or myself know during the summer.

Sec'y, Lt. Lloyd H. Adams, USN Exec. Dept., USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402 ASHORE WITH '59 Last month it seemed like most of the news concerned '59ers getting married. This month I seem to be swamped with baby announcements.

The most exciting (at least to the mother and dad) was the birth of twin girls Tracey and Terry to Vic and Nancy KRUZIC, in April at the hospital here at USNA. Although the girls weighed less than five pounds each at birth, both are doing fine as is mother. I understand though, Vic still has not completely recovered.

Other births right here at Annapolis include a girl. Penny Anne, born 15 April to Brad and Janice SMITH, and a girl born 15 May to Ralph and Anne CHRISTY. Through the proud grandpa, Capt. R. B. Derickson, USN (Ret.), we get word that Dick and Genevieve DERICKSON welcomed the addition of Jason Todd to their family on Good Friday, 23 April.

Johnny SAPP writes from Rockville, Md., "Our second child, John, was born on the 15th of March. He weighed in at 8 lbs., 3 oz."

That is six within 60 days that I'm aware of now! Whoever made the quotation, "You can't keep a good man down!," must have been talking about the class of '59! RISE AND SHINE WITH '59!

Jerry VARNI drops a line from USS POCONO where he has been CIC and OPS officer for the past year. Jerry was preparing for his transfer to the Correspondence Center at Scotia, N. Y., where he should be stationed by the time you read this.

He evidently is not expecting the duty at Scotia to be too rough because he says he hopes to sharpen up his golf game while there.

From the Submarine Force we get the following from Bill WIRTH, "My current address is USS JACK, FPO N.Y.; however at the moment I am on "TAD orders to St. Albans Hospital for a few weeks to investigate a spot on my last chest X-ray. It doesn't look like anything serious —perhaps bachelorhood is catching u p with me.

Guy Reynolds is also in JACK and doing a great job as one of the old-timers on what must be one of the most extended precommissioning details on record." Here's hoping that spot was not serious and that Bill is out of the hospital and back with Guy in the ship.

Another '59 associated with the Sub Force, but as a civilian, is Frank YOUNG. Frank works for the Sperry Gyroscope Co. and makes frequent visits to subs in the yards. H e writes, "I visited the Newport News area the week of 19 April.

There I had the pleasure of meeting Brad Keyes who is busy getting the navigation sub system of his Polaris boat ready. I might be wrong but I think Brad is the first '59er to be a navigator in a Polaris submarine. As I mentioned before, I have been involved in training of the Polaris navigation with Sperry since Feb. 1961, but not involved with ships' crews. Now that many '59ers are in the program, I hope I will be of some assistance to them.

"I noticed that you are planning a big event for Homecoming again this year. We were there last year and enjoyed it very much. My wife was impressed with our class at this affair and I really extend my appreciation to all of you '59ers at USNA who hold the class together."

Thank you, Frank. Hope you can make it again this year!

Recendy we had a note from Jerry GARBACZ who is finishing up his Master's studies at Dartmouth. I understand also that Jerry has done very well there and is expected to graduate number one in his class. He has accepted a position with the Cummins Engine Co. Jerry and Jane and their 9-month-old son expect to be relocated in Columbus, Ind., after 1 July. T h e best to you, Jerry, in your new endeavors.

The Naval War College reports that Lt. John W. CHIDSEY, USN, has recendy received a certificate from the president. Naval War College for completing the Naval War College extension course in national and international security organization. This course is one of the eight graduate-level extension courses offered by the College to help prepare officers for higher command.

Congramlations, John.

WEST COAST AND POINTS WEST Although he was still on the east coast when he wrote, Mick GARVERICK left sub school the 26th of May and is now aboard USS PERMIT in Pearl. He says PERMIT is scheduled to leave immediately after his arrival for six-months in EAST COAST AND POINTS EAST WestPac. Carl MOELLNER and Gary SMITH From Bremerhaven, Germany, comes a note from Jim HARDIN, where he, Mary Lou and are also in the ship.

J.J., Jr. are enjoying their second year and lookAlso finishing up at NucPwr and sub training ing forward to another with the MSTS office. He were George BRAINERD and Carl KESKE who writes, "We really get an opportunity to travel, are headed for the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON; and just two weeks ago spent a few days in Dick ASAFAYLO to JOHN MARSHALL (Gold); London. We really had a good time but just Dan BRANCH to a new construction—the missed seeing Bob Armour who was out of town GATO; Terry CAMILLERI and Dusty RHODES on TAD. Bob is with MSTS ELM HDQ. in to HENRY STIMSON; Fred CARTER to ETHAN London. He and his wife had a blessed arrival ALLEN; Jerry EGAN to Pearl in PLUNGER; Jim not too long ago. Bob expects to leave this sumGRISE to JAMES MONROE (Gold); Jim ROBERTS mer to attend Harvard. to DANIEL WEBSTER, and Jimmy WILSON to ANDREW JACKSON (Blue).

"Being stashed away up here in Northern Europe, we don't get a chance to see many And from the other side of the world in Yokosuka, Japan, we hear from Bob and Sally classmates, but we look forward to the time GROOM. Sally writes, "We are living 'on the that we will return home and renew old acbeach' in Japan. That is to say, we don't have quaintances."

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quarters at Yokosuka Naval Base where Bob is household goods officer at NSD. Instead we have private rental in Hayama, a beach resort about 30 minutes drive from the base. Our living room windows overlook Sagami Bay and on a clear day we have a beautiful view of Fuji-san across the water.

sion in Brazil. And lasdy he reports on our Panamanian friend, Pablo Duran. Pablo is by now a happily married man with 3 handsome boysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he says that the secret to his success is the Duran Cafe that he brews in the family plant.

Pablo urges everyone passing through to give him a call.

"Family life in private rental operates very simply. We have no telephone, no washing machine, and part-time hot water since the hot water heater is coal-burning. But we do have a maid three days a week. We have been here nine months, and the children, Leslie (5 yrs.) and Laura (2 !4 yrs.), are learning to speak Japanese.

"Our name is in the base telephone directory and Bob can be reached at the office on a working day. Any '59ers who may be in the area are welcome to stop by for a drink."

CLASS BUSINESS By now everyone should have received the annual class news letter and directory of graduates. Needless to say it is already very much out of date. Let me urge you, if you haven't already done so, to fill out the questionnaire and vote on the proposed changes to the constitution.

Mail this with your class dues (and Homecoming reservations if you are so planning) to me as soon as possible. I am trying to keep on top of these changes of address. Possibly, I will be able to get these changes out to you in this column as I get them in. If you haven't received the letter and directory, we probably don't have your correct address, so fire it off to us today.

Don't forget Homecoming! We have made all the arrangements, as the newsletter stated. The only thing we need now is your attendance. We would particularly like to have 100% of the '59ers in the Washington-Baltimore, Philadelphia, Norfolk areas. Nothing short of deployment or full-scale war will be accepted as an excuse for not attending!

A sad note in class business is the death of Norman ST. AMAND. A short biography about Norm can be found in "All Hands." A note of sympathy has been sent to Barbara and the children by the committee in behalf of the class.

Norm's smiling face and popular personality will always be remembered as we, his classmates, share with the family this tragic loss.

Pres., Lt. H. A. Lawinski, VF 162 NAS, Miramar, Calif.

Sec'y, Lt. Chico Chavez, USN, NSD Guam, c/o FPO S.F. 96630 NEW ARRIVAL Rick and Sue JOHNSON are happy to announce their first baby product, a boy, Frederick Bradley, on 4 Feb. They say that after a 4-year wait the baby is a joy and delight. Rick is joining the Industrial Engineering Div. of Eastman Kodak in June.

HERE AND THERE Bob OSMON has been holding out on us. He says he finally became a member of the first team on 23 Dec. when he married the former Miss Jane Snyder of Alexandria, Va. Their honeymoon cruise took them to such points as Haiti, Jamaica, and Colombia. And they are now happily settied in government quarters in the Canal Zone, where Bob is connected with Military Assistance on the staff of Navy Forces, Southern Command.

Bob and Jane will be leaving the Canal Zone in Aug. for submarine school in New London, Conn. Classmates stopping by at the Canal Zone include Bob Frazer, who's the supply officer of STONEWALL JACKSON; Mike Porter, who was down

there with an inspection party from BuDocks; Jim McKinney, who was aboard a Venezuelan ship as a guest, since he is assigned to the Embassy in Caracas; and John Cotis, who is flying C-118's for the Air Force. He tells us John Carlson is the disbursing officer of the Naval MisJ U N E - J U L Y ,

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ensign wanted to know why the ship (or is it boat), which was in dry dock, couldn't be lifted and the blocks moved so that the entire bottom could be painted. Pete joined me for a game of golf and we had a grand time laughing at each other's bad drives, chips, and putts; the final score was pretty funny too. Pete already had orders to the executive department at the old trade school, to which he's to report shordy after he is relieved in EXCEL.

Promotion for Robert Meek '60.

Bob MECK was promoted to Captain, USMC, on 5 April, while assigned to the U. S. Naval Communications Station, San Miguel, Zambales, P.I. Bob has served with the Comm Support Co., 8th Comm Battalion, in Camp Lejuene, N . C , and has attended the communications course at Quantico, Va., and the language school in Washington, D.C. During his current tour he spent several weeks in South Viemam. He and his wife, the former Miss Vicki Pfleejer of Springfield, Pa., are very pleased with their assignment in the Philippines.

From Charieston, S.C, Tom HUTT tells us he

Kenny MacLEOD's still trying to talk me into going to South Vietnam; however, orders to our front lines are not as easy to come by as he thinks; I've already tried twice, unsuccessfully.

Kenny has been assigned to the Coastal Surveillance Center in Saigon, though he's still hoping for an assignment to an advisory position, as promised when he volunteered. He says Bob POWERS is also working at die Center.

Several of our classmates in the AnnapolisWashington area have been asked to come up with some plans for our 5 th Homecoming. If they respond, our schedule of planned activities will be published in the Aug.-Sept. issue of Shipmate.

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Pres., Lt (jg) James R. Traa, USN USS HADDO (SSN-604) FPO New York Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Kenneth G. Craig, USN 2762 Vernon Tr. Jacksonville, Fla.

Denny DOHERTY, with a twinkle in his eye, informs us Navy, Marine, and Air Force types that those who went into the Army are now senior to us all. It appears that the Army promoted those classmates who chose Army blue to captain in December. is now on board USS ANDREW JACKSON as the first lieutenant, soon to become the " A " division Denny reports that he was married in Aug. '63 officer. Tom has completed Nuclear Power School to the sister of a '63er from the 9th Co. The in Bainbridge, Md., and prototype training at Dohertys now have a 10-month-old son. They Windsor, Conn. He says his family is still groware presendy at Fort Sill, Okla., after having coming; he and Neil have two fine youngsters, pleted a tour in Europe. During their travels Jaquelyn, 2, and Tom, 6 months. They are re- Denny was able to revisit USNA and had noon siding at 2129 Dallerton Circle and invite one meal with his old 9th Co. He says that the and all to drop by to see them. In the Charleston school has changed so much that it was hardly area, Tom has seen Murray and Barbara Nixon recognizable.

(Murray is in USS HARDER), BUZ Parry, Mike Others in the Army Denny has seen include Colby, Bob Kennedy, Perry Benson, Mark Golden, Paul Kleindorfer, who was aide de camp to Dave Raymond, Roy Riley, Ron Burger, and Bob Brig.Gen. Lang in Germany; Jay Harvey, who Tague. left the artillery for the new Army intelligence It was very thoughtful of Gene KISHEL to corps; Al Doherty, reassigned recentiy to Headwrite before leaving the service. He is returning to quarters V Corps Artillery in Dormstadt, GerVirginia, Minn., with his wife, the former Miss many, after deactivation of his old corporal Brynhild Holmesland of Mandel, Norway, and missile outfit, and Pete Kieffer, who is a member their two children, Eric, 2, and Karen, 1. Gene's of the elite 10th Special Forces Group of Bad last tour of duty was in USS TIGRONE, which he Tolz, Germany. He says that Pete is the third left while it was at the Philadelphia Naval ShipUSNA grad in that group. yard undergoing entensive modification. George Bill WAGNON, Denny relates, is now assistant PREBOLA was also in TIGRONE as the engineering professor of history at the University of Missouri. officer and he too is resigning this summer. Other Bill was married last summer and makes his home classmates in the area are: Charlie Cox, engiat 112 Hubbell in Columbia, Mo., and would neering officer in CORPORAL, Frank Thomas, supenjoy hearing from any '61ers. ply officer in SAILFISH; Duane Tollaksen, Engineering officer in GRAMPUS; Nollie Bell, who's Mark and Nancy WAGGONER welcomed an the personnel officer at the Receiving Station, and 8 lb., 11 oz. gal, Deborah Kay, on 7 April. The Spence Cleveland, who is attending the Wharton Waggoners reside at 109 Main St., Honolulu, Graduate Div. at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Bob HOFFORD stayed home long enough to And Pete VAN NESS, too, wants us to know welcome their second son, Barton Todd, born that he is being released from active duty in 11 March (wt. 8 lbs.). He is again on a cruise June. He and his wife, Gisela, will be moving to to WesPac. Gainesville, Fla., where Pete will begin studying We understand that John MORRIS has a very for his MBA at the University of Florida. He secreted bachelor retreat in San Diego. John is completed his last tour of duty as executive officer attached to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San of the MSTS office in Naples, Italy.

Diego.

FROM GUAM Tish CHEAURE writes that Al is embarking on his fourth patrol in LAFAYETTE. (I thought They say that Guam is the crossroads to the that destroyers had a busy op schedule.) Al reFar East, yet our ships going to and from inceived his dolphins last May and had duties in variably by-pass it. Maybe what little they know all of the engineering divisions. The Cheaures of it is enough to keep them away. One ship that frequentiy see Herbie Mensch, who has managed had to stop by for repairs was USS EXCEL, the to elude marriage thus far. Herb is in HENRY XO of which was Peter GARFIELD. Pete invited CLAY. Gil and Barbara Perry are also in the me to dinner on board one evening, and I Charleston area. Gil is in SOLEY. The Cheaures' thought it was refreshing to, once again, be home address is 1613 Timothy St., Rotherwood among sea-faring gents, whose conversation Estates, Charleston, S.C. abounded with good humor, i.e., one young 65

Dan SCHROEDER, another in that elite group, the Special Forces, is in Okinawa with the 1st Special Forces. Dan has spent much time in Vietnam in the Delta regions. Before he left for Vietnam he had to learn the language and in Dan's words, "I guess they didn't realize I wasn't a Dago slash; anyhow, I left for Vietnam speaking the language with heavy New York overtones." Dan returned to Okinawa in Feb. to rejoin Karen and the kids. Upon his return he found Phil Jones with the Marine 3 / 3 . Karen and Dan showed him most of the sights of the sunny isle during his brief stay. In March, Jack Mattiace arrived with the Marine 1/9. Jack told of John O'Connor's marriage and assignment to Monterey, Jack Sheahen and B. O'Neil's maneuvers to stay single, and Jack's nervousness about the arrival of his second child. Was it a boy. Jack.?

Karen and Dan are enjoying Okinawa where she is keeping him pennyless buying things "we can't afford not to buy." The Schroeders are planning a big trip to Tokyo in June—a wedding anniversary. They also hope to visit Hong Kong and Taiwan. They would enjoy seeing anyone passing through the sunny isle. Dan can be reached at H H C , 1st Special Forces Group (abn), 1st Special Forces, APO San Francisco 96331.

This month the Army contingent managed to get quite a littie news in. How about some of you anchor clankers and jungle bunnies doing likewise?

Another address change for the Craigs. I will be going to Jax for the A4 RAG and then will join VA-8I, which I understand is changing homeports from Oceana to Cecil Field, Jax. My interim address will be 2762 Vernon Tr., Jax. EAST COAST Sec'y, 1st Lt. John L. Newton, USMC Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S. C. WEST COAST Corr. Sec'y, Lt. (jg) W. B. Orgera, USN VAW-11 Echo FPO San Francisco 96601 Ollie DONELAN sent along news of '63ers in the San Diego area and of some of the old 18th Co. In HS-10 at Ream Field flying the SH3A helicopter were Vern Von Sydow, Bob Eastman, Bill Hamilton, Win Orgera, Ron Tebben, Jerry Huss, Marty Martinsen, Bob Tanis, Joe Millen, and John Stone. In destroyers out of San Diego were J. J. Hogan, Sonny Glassner, and Steve Hoy. Larry Graham was reported to be in UDT at the Amphib Base out there.

Ollie reported that Terry Abell was working for his Master's at Cal Tech through the Burke Program. More 18th Co. members, out of Long Beach in destroyers, were Al Sherman, Tom Reemelin, Pete Quinton, and Denny Vaughan.

Chuck Stone and Bill Pawlyk had been accepted for the nuc program and Ken McGuire was headed to UDT school. Ron Machens headed to a S-2 squadron in Japan. John Worcester and Mike Cronin were jockeying jets out of Lemoore while Vern Browne and Pete Peroni should have received their wings from Corpus. Reportedly on the east coast are Eli Dabich in a VP squadron.

Curly Fontaine, Ray Ross (recentiy married) and Chuck Donovan. Tom O'Brien, Cole Lindell and Tom Dade were all nuc types when last heard from. However, our long lost treasurer, Dan Hennessy, hasn't been heard from since he headed for Rota, Spain. Glenn Takabayashi was in flight training earning his wings as a Marine aviator at last report.

Ollie's address is HS-10 Ream Field, Imperial Beach, Calif. 92032. He requested that all the old 18th Co. drop him a line with all the latest word.

Al and Marie Louise GRIGGS became the proud parents of a son, Harry Charles Mills, on 16 Feb. Al completed training with VT-7 at Meridian and returned to Pensacola to VT-4 for CarQual. On 20 Dec. he headed for Beeville, Tex., for training with VT-24, flying the F-9 and F-11.

Jim COOK and wife Sandy, who were also at Beeville, went to NAS Jax. on 13 Feb. Don 66

McCRORY, after Naval Justice School, and wife Emily had orders to Jax. also.

After finishing a three-year tour of duty in two montiis, Jim METCALFE and Phil ROONEY left VAW-12 in Norfolk flying Willy Fudds and headed for duty at Quonset Point, R.I., to fly AD's in VAW-33. While in Norfolk Jim saw Jim Slaughter, Carl Bohley (heading for Brunswick, Me.), Vince Gilroy, Gary Baldwin and John Stone. Jim reported that at last word Jeff Miles was to have reported to the San Diego area to fly A-4's.

From HANCOCK in WesPac came a letter from Forrest SIBURT. Sy had married the former Miss Arlene Greco of Washington, Pa., in Sept. 1964.

Also in HANCOCK was Craig BARTON who had the billet as weapons employment officer while Sy was the assistant navigator. While still ensigns both of them qualified as OOD, a demonstration of the responsibility placed on the junior officers in an attack carrier. Some classmates whom Sy had seen fairly often were Al Taylor, 1st Div. officer in CORAL SEA, Sonny Langley in Vietnam with a Marine engineer bn., Mike Harmon on a LST out of Yokosuka, and Pat Frank working for the Air Force in Saigon doing intelligence work. Occasionally when topping off the destroyers Sy got to see Satch Baumgart in TAYLOR, Dick Williams in TAUSSIG, Tommy Thompson, Al Smelley and Tom Aulenbach all in O'BANNON. Craig and Sy were expecting orders but weren't in any big hurry. Sy said that he'd write again in two more years.

Ray ROSS sent along word of Chuck Donovan, George Howell, and Frank Radik, all of whom were headed for VS-30 in Key West. They had picked up their wings in Corpus last winter.

By June George will be in VS-34, Frank in VS-28 and Chuck in VS-32—all at Quonset Point while Ray will be back at Norfolk with VS-27. Art Clark, who had been in Norfolk, headed for Newport. Ray married the former Miss Carol Haynes of Pensacola this past Dec. Skip and Sandy TEMPLIN became the parents of a baby girl. Sherry Lynn, on 2 April. Skip was flying S2D's in VS-35 at NAS North Island.

Skip sent along some more names in the San Diego area: John Conroy, Cliff Barney, Jerry Smith, Bob Wildman, Huey Long and Joe Strasser.

Teb BOWMAN reported on '63ers at sub school at New London. Recently having finished prototype with Teb were Pete Savage, Mike McQuown and Bill Hahn. Bill was married on 13 Feb. to the former Miss Barbara Lewis of Wheaton, Md. The ceremony was performed in the Naval Chapel in Washington, D . C , and ushers were Chuck Calvano, Tony Celebreeze, Pete Savage and Teb. At sub school, which began on 8 March, '63 was well represented. The list included Mike Biro, Joe Sharpe, Bill Hahn, Mike McQuown, Tom Meyer, Chuck O'Leary, Bill Penn, Dave Oliver, Dave Puckett, Pete Savage, Hugh Schall, George Singer and Teb. Some gouge that had filtered down was that Mike McQuown had come to be known as "king of the road" with his trailer. Hugh Schall claimed that bachelor life was the only way; however, Bill Hahn and Teb violendy disagreed.

It would seem that Dave Oliver has agreed with Teb and Bill since Dave announced that he and Miss Linda Bithell, a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority at the University of Idaho and a native of Blackfoot, Ida., will be married on 3 July in the chapel at the Academy. Chuck O'Leary and George Fister will be among the ushers. Dave said he could hardly wait to get out of school and go to sea.

Joe and Janet CARROLL became the parents of a daughter, Mary Ann, on 26 April. Bill and Penny COLE also became parents on 3 March, a son—William Sampson. Not to be left out, my wife Barbara Ann and I became parents on 27 April, a daughter—Andrea Leigh.

Dave BINGEMANN wrote from Newport where he was taking over the duties as supply officer in FORREST SHERMAN. Dave had been in AuLT out of Mayport, Fla., from July 1963 until Aug. 1964. While out of Mayport he used to see Mike Colston in KENNETH D . BAILEY and Tony De Santis in STRIBLING. Dave had exchanged messages via flashing light one day in the Med in 1964 with Dick Whalen.

Dave later heard from Dick who was in CIC school in Georgia. From Aug. 1964 to April 1965 Dave attended Supply Corps School in Athens.

Also at the school was Bill Naiva who afterwards reported to CALIENTE on the west coast. During a visit to Jax, Dave saw Tom Green at the OClub. Tom had flown down as a co-pilot in an S2F from Norfolk. Dave understood that Dick Buelow was flying A4D's out of Cecil Field. In the Newport area with Dave were Chuck Calvano, Dick Omohundro and George Kell. Chuck, Dick, and George were on a cruise, the last phase of destroyer school. Chuck was to report to MOALE out of Newport after school. Also at the school were Bill Earner and Jack Donegan. Speed Leeper is TDY at CruDesLant Supply for part of the summer, after which he'll report to the staff at Athens. Dave's address is 60 Beacon St., Middletown, R.I., his phone number is in the book, and the welcome mat is out for any classmates in the area.

Paul TOBIN added more information of '63ers in the San Diego area. Paul was the MPA in TOWERS while John McCabe was the gunnery assistant. They were both expecting orders any day.

Al Dougherty was the ASW officer in HAMMER; Joe Strasser, the operations officer in BUCK; John Truesdale, MPA in BOYD; Jerry Hawkins, communciations officer in HALSEY; Bernie Patterson, CIC in SOMERS; Dan Chuna in HALSEY; Dave

Konold in ROWAN; Jack Fisher in a minesweeper out of Sasebo, and Ben Cole reportedly in an LSD also out of Sasebo. Paul had seen Tony Trabant who had completed nuc power training and sub school, had a new bride, and had orders to a conventional boat out of Pearl. Paul received a call from Mike Rubel in CIMMERON over the ship's phones while Paul's ship was taking on fuel. Mike had recently been transferred and was the ship's supply officer. In PAGE COUNTY, also out of San Diego, was Don Jacobs.

Paul and Lynne live in Chula Vista and on 22 Nov. they welcomed their first child, Mary Elizabeth. Also living in the San Diego area were Marion Mays and daughter while Mick completes a tour in ROBINSON. Ralph and Sheila STOWELL stopped off in Columbus, Ohio, and saw Major and Narcia HOWE and their two children, Michael and Marcianne. Ralph was on his way to San Diego for 18 more weeks of flight training and then on to Hawaii.

Some of the aviator types who recentiy finished up at Ellyson Field were Bob SHAW who headed for Lakehurst and Rocky PRATT who went to law school at Newport.

Our class is still producing littie '63ers. Chuck and Ethel DIBARI had a son, Charles Joseph, last 3 Dec. A daughter, Laura Lee, was born 13 Feb. to Bob and Zoe LA GASSA. Bob is finishing up his six months on the prototype reactor at West Milton, N.Y. Dirk and Linda PRAEGER also became the parents of a daughter, Kendall Ann, born 1 March. Dirk is presentiy a series commander in 2d Bn, RTR, MCRD, Parris Island, S.C. Jerry JORDAN sent along a list of some of our classmates who went direcdy into nuc power and have recently received assignments to their boats.

Anyone who would like to know to which boats some of these classmates went, drop me a line.

On 1 Aug. the former Miss Barbara Heidt of Ariington, Mass., became Mrs. Paul RYAN. She is living in Narragansett, R.I., while Paul is stationed in USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN, serving as

commissary officer.

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ing at the California School for the Blind at Berkeley. Also in the wedding were Ed WALSH and Jim SWEET. Here in WesPac I found Butch GRETCHEN with VU-5 in Cubi Pt. He is towing targets for everyone and anyone besides being the Mayor of Olongapo. I saw Larry GRAHAM the day he arrived in Subic for two months with UDT-12.

He just seems to keep growing! Also found out Sonny GLASNER is going to be chasing the

WEniNG DOWN in Vietnam.

Leahy, Max Ricketts '63, Jim DeFrancia '63, Gen. and Mrs. Westmoreland.

Jim De FRANCIA sent word of what he thought was probably the biggest wetting down party ever seen by either the Navy or the Marine Corps. Jim, Max Ricketts and Jim Leahy, ROTC from Illinois, got together an 11-piece orchestra, pink champagne, and mixed drinks for their party in the Caravelle Hotel in Saigon. The theme was "Welcome Aboard the USS Jaygee" in which the guests logged in at the room's entrance which was decorated to represent a ship's quarterdeck. Some of the notables of the 250 guests who attended were Gen. and Mrs. W. C Westmoreland (Commader U. S. Forces, Vietnam), Gen. and Mrs. R. R. Rowland (Chief U. S. Air Force Team, Vietnam), Gen. and Mrs. B. Sternberg (Asst. Chief of Staff, MACV), Capt.

A. C. Kuntze, USN (CO Headquarters Support Activity, Saigon), and Capt. J. C. Young, USN (senior CEC).

Jim and Max ran into Fred KIMBERLAIN who was TAD with the Air Force Test Unit and is home based at Elgin AFB, Calif. Jim and Max are due for rotation in May; Max will go to Barbers Point, Hawaii, to become OTC of the commissary and Jim will become the aide to RAdm. Kimball in San Diego. Jim had received letters from Skip Templin in San Diego and Bo Newell in Taipei; both were fine.

Frank HILTON, who was headed to his squadron, VP-I9 at Adak, sent along some info.

In March 1964, Frank and Pam became the proud parents of a son, W. Scott. Frank had gotten his wings at Corpus Christi in Sept. At the time he wrote he was VP-31 at Moffett Field, Calif., on P3-A R.AG which he said is nothing short of great.

Jack and Marry Jo DRANTTEL had a new arrival in their family, a son Timothy John born 29 Jan. Jack is in Personnel Data Systems for the Presidential Transport Wing (USAF) and is also attending Georgetown Law School. Two more years and he will be offering '63 free legal advice.

Jack reported the following: Mike and Sandy Mullen now have a family of two, Leslie Ann and Michael Thomas. Mike was jumping at Fort Bragg, N . C , and enjoying Army life. Nick and Nancy Daramus had visited Jack and Mary Jo over the holidays. Nick is flying AD's in Calif. Dave Konold married the former Miss Beth Marschke over the Christmas holidays and is now deployed to WesPac. Mike and Ellie Pero are at Purdue for a year while Mike gets his Master's through the CEC program. Our former classmate, Tom Smith, is working for Bethlehem Steel in Baltimore. Paul and Ann O'Connor became the proud parents of a son, Paul Doyle II, born on 3 Feb. Paul in USAF was at Biloxi, Miss., and is to report to postgrad school at the U. of New Hampshire in the spring. Walt Sickel stopped by the Dranttels' while being interviewed for nuc power.

He is presendy in Newport. Rich Omohundro was attending destroyer school in Newport and was seriously thinking of giving up his bachelorhood.

Presentiy at Parris Island with me are Joe Morra, Bill Cole. Dirk Praeger, and Herb Swineburne. Joe and Herb are working in the Weapons Bn. running ranges for marksmanship qualificaJ U N E - J U L Y ,

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BONNIE DICK around on the BUCKLEY.

tion. Bill and Dirk are series commanders in the Recruit Training Regiment. I am the depot athletic officer.

I would like to hear from all the graduate company corresponding secretaries and from those of you living in the Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, D . C , areas. The reason for this is to obtain a group of classmates who can help establish the organization of the class of 1963 as an active body capable of representing our class.

From Win ORGERA: Aloha from Hawaii! Here I am in the Aloha State of Hawaii for our second ORI. Needless to say, we aren't heading for the Med as previously planned. We should leave here soon on our way west and I would like to hear from someone so I'll be able to tell you all some stories.

I saw Ray KUTCH at Barbers Point where he is attached to VR-21 which is a MATS squadron.

He is a navigator and really enjoying it. I ran into Bob KEEN in the Pearl O-Club. He is aboard USS PICKEREL waiting to be assigned to a nuclear boat. Also at Barbers Point I saw Frank HILTON who is spending some time on the nav table in P-3s. He was down for the weekend from Adak, Alaska, where he is stationed.

I thought I was going to be the only one from our class on this cruise but after checking into his squadron on a Monday, John PARKS got aboard in time to pull out on Wednesday. He is flying A4s with the world-famous Blue Dragons in VA-192.

A letter from the Far East from Forrest SIBURT told that he was being relieved as assistant navigator of HANCOCK and would be on his way to supply school. He said he is taking his OOD qual letter, three ribbons and memories and heading for the beach.

Tony ISGER writes from VS-30 (stoofs) in Key West that he will be completing the RAG some time in May and was heading to his squadron VS-36 in Norfolk as legal officer. He is heading for Europe in June on a Middle cruise aboard RANDOLPH.

And lastiy from the snake ranches up Newport way I hear that John PFEIFFER has a litde three-bedroom shack with J. E. HOTCHKISS and Norm SHACKELTON. They are all in destroyer school along with Snuffy Robinson, Art Clark, Fred Beckham, John Donegan, Mai Schantz, Mike Corgan, Sam Karabasz, Bob Forster, Bill Earner, Jim Delong and M. H. Yarborough. I understand they are getting a pretty good workout, even a littie evening study. Expect to see Ron Klemick and J. J. Hogan there in June.

Larry GRAHAM deployed to WesPac with UDT-12 after a brief stop off in Key West for some scuba training. That's all for this time.

Hope to hear from a few other people soon so we can let the world know what '63 is doing.

I received a clipping in the mail announcing tiie marriage of Lt. (jg:) Milo DAUGHTERS to the former Susanne Lindsay of Orinda at the Treasure Island Chapel in April. She is a graduate of the University of California and is teach-

Clay DUGAS is down in Santo Domingo with the Marinesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such fun! Tony DITTO announced his engagement to Jane Campbell Collins of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Tony NARGI got his wings at Kingsville.

Your faithful correspondent would appreciate some mail while flying his Fudd on Yankee Station.

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Sec'y, Ens. James L. Roberts, USN BOQ 843, Room 123 NAAS Saufley Field Pensacola, Fla.

Congratulations to all new parents!! Hank Schultz, Lou Milioti, Dick Burke, Bill Davies, Jack Costello, Doc Wright, Mike Schneider, Dale Black, and John Gushing have all become proud fathers recentiy. Tom and Mary Long named their son Tom III. He was born 26 April. As of 16 May, Scott Thomas has been a new face in the family of Scott and Kathy Bushnell. Scott the elder will soon start to air intelligence school in Denver.

Dan and Pat Bienlien are expecting in August and Bill Kelly will soon be a father. The class of 1989 already has a number of potential admirals!

Rick HARRIS joined the ranks of the vanishing bachelors. He and Miriam Mundy of Pensacola are now engaged and plan an August wedding.

Tom and Mary LONG write from Great Lakes where Tom has made out like a champion. He has spent most of his time in contract administration, rising to project manager on an eightmillion dollar barracks construction project. In June Tom reports to Ann Arbor, Mich., for two years of graduate work in civil engineering toward a Master's Degree at the University of Michigan.

Recently George and Gloria LEONARD wrote from San Diego where he is stationed for RAG in VP-31. He plans to be in his squadron in Hawaii in October. At his recent wedding, George's brother (West Point '63) was best man and Gordy WILSON, Jim THOMPSON, Jerry DUNNE and Barry BECK arched swords. On the way back from their honeymoon in Mexico City and Alcapulco, George and Gloria stopped to see Andy ANDREWS who is in the Army Hawk Missile School in El Paso and is doubling as unofficial ambassador to Mexico.

George often saw Jan and Gordy WILSON (he recentiy left for South Vietnam) and at Christmas time saw Bill LATTA, who is engineering officer in USS FIRM which left for WesPac in January. In a recent letter to the Leonards, Bob JONES told of his duties as DASH officer in a DD off the coast of Vietnam.

In the class of NAO's who recentiy received their wings in Corpus Christi, Bob Donaldson got VP in Norfolk, John Barsosky got VP at Pax River, Bob D'Ambrosio and John Tenbrook got VR at McGuire, Dick Bowers will go to VP in Hawaii, Tim Myers has a VP squadron in San Diego, Mike Liemandt is going to a VAW squadron in San Diego, and Tom Raffo got a VP squadron in Jax. Don Lutton will be flying A3's in VAH 2 at Whidbey Island.

Rick Ricci filled us in on a number of our classmates via a long letter from Glynco. Grady Perkins, Al Struck and Rick have gone to VAW 11 in San Diego. Bill Peake and Mike Pemberton are in Electronics Intelligence School in Glynco. Bill will be going to VQ 2 in Rota, Spain, and Mike will be in VAW 13 in Alameda. Rick saw 67

Phil Asher, Tom Raffo, and Bob Donaldson in Jax shortly before they received their NAO wings. Bob Bradley and Dan Connell have both finished RIO school and are in a Phantom squadron in Oceana. Mike Novak and Don Smith have finished air control school and Don is in VAW 12 at Norfolk. Mike will report aboard his ship soon. Pat Prout is in Glynco.

Larry ELBERFELD and Miss Geraldine Nolan wre married 12 June at the Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Wakefield, Mass. Larry is presendy in the VT 4 gunnery phase.

Dan and Linda GLEVY send their greetings from sunny Sanford Fla., where Dan, Dave AHERN, and Dan LA VERY are attached to RVAH 3. They are undergoing training as Reconnaissance Attack Navigators for the RA5C Vigilante.

Dick MURPHY and Miss Karen Tellejohn of Takoma Park, Md., were married 29 May in Takoma Park. Gary JONES was married in Wilmington, Del., on 17 April. Dick BRINER and Miss Carole Mowers will be married in the Naval Academy Chapel on 3 July.

Last month Ted GORDON sent an invitation to the commissioning of USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS

in Boston. In a later letter he said the commissioning went well and he had the dubious honor of being the first duty officer. Originally scheduled to be homeported in San Diego, DANIELS will be in Norfolk. Ted had heard from Mike MURRAY in Camden, N.J., where he is aboard TRUXTUN, also a recently commissioned ship.

Don HANNSZ (24th co.) and Miss Janet Burn of Rockville, Md., were married on 19 Dec. at the Naval Chapel in Washington, D.C. Don's brother was best man and Paul FRANKOVICH was an usher. Swordbearers were Mike KENSLOW, Bob NEWMAN, Judd OSTEN, Bill GRIFFIS, Midn. Charies Sapp '65, and 2d Lt. Dwight Raymond, USMC (West Point '64).

After the wedding, a reception was held at the Bethesda Officers' Club. Don is now flying T 28s at Whiting Field.

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married 22 May at the Naval Academy Chapel.

The wedding was followed by a reception at the Alumni House.

Jeff JEFFRIES and Miss Judy Quick were married on 5 Dec. in Norfolk. Denny Farrar was best man and Dean Stiemke, Fred Fagen, Roy Hammock, Dave Lapham, Bob Shoff, and Dave Lorenzo were ushers. After six weeks in the Army Air Defense School (HAWK orientation program), Jeff and Judy will be going to Twenty Nine Palms, Calif.

Some interesting bits of news: Tom RAFFO wishes to state that he will not be getting married in the near fumre; Bob JONES has incurred the wrath of certain circles because he has cracked up two DASH helos in Vietoamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;due to circumstances beyond his control. Those of us who tried to get a hit in Softball with Gary KELLNER pitching can have some sympathy for the teams in the Whiting, Fla., area. Gary is flying T28s by day and fanning batters by night for the Whiting Field team; Lew NEWBY was the first pilot from the class of 1964 to "Hit the Boat."

Among our many classmates who have recently qualified aboard USS LEXINGTON are Jack Mumaw, Mike Merritts, Jack Dantone, Jeff Shum-

way, Bill Wilson, Larry Myers, Mac Johnston, Bill Fromme, Jim Browning, Pete Roderick, Bruce Thoman, Mac Davis, Bill Macaulay, Donn Boeck, Dan Bienlien, Brent Bennett, and Mike Duffy. Mike Chumer has the best protected company of engineers in Vietnam, that is, as long as their leader stays up front. In the class of '64's most publicized wedding, Sandy and Dagmar Coward made the May issue of Town and Country magazine; Jerry Siebe, Nick Press, Nils Pearson, and Tom McFeeley were caught up in a "needs of the service" drive for Navy helo pilots: John Sande was Student of the Week at Whiting recently in the transition, precision, and acrobatic phase; Mike Duffy was also recentiy Student of the Week for instruments; Cap Pinney has been supplying the Pensacola Goshawks with the long ball when it really counts.

In the outfield with Cap, Bob Orlosky has played center field all year with the same hustle and desire he displayed on the Navy football field and is deemed the most improved ball player on the team. Behind the plate, Bob Dougal was the leading hitter and directed the Goshawks team which ended its season with a 15-11 record. In a futile attempt at immortality while in the preflight pool, I was given two weeks of TAD to run in the 26-mile Boston Marathon on 19 April.

After 3 hours and 22 minutes of continuous running, there was nothing to show except 134th place and a lot of blisters in this cast of thousands (450 participants.)

During the year since graduation, there have been several suggestions for future reunions. One that seems most highly favored is a tenth reunion at the beach in Annapolis where we had our first class party. Please send comments or suggestions any time in the next nine years.

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS SHIPMATE COPY DEADLINES Issue Copy Due at Alumni House Aug.-Sept., 1965 August 2 October, 1965 Sept. 13

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Plans are underway to conduct an extensive membership campaign during the coming year.

Those in attendance were: Capt. and Mrs. Ernest S. Bathke, RAdm. and Mrs. Philip G. Stokes, Capt. and Mrs. Karl H. Nonweiler, Mrs. Clarence M. Head, Mr. and Mrs. C Everett Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Del Settle, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harrison.

The annual cocktail party for members, wives and guests was held at Alumni House on 12 May, with Capt. A. J. Greenacre, USN (Ret.), the official host.

The slate of officers for the new year, elected at the April meeting, is: president, Capt. Daniel M. Karcher, USN; vice president, Cdr. R. T. E. Bowler, USN (Ret.); secretary, LCdr. F. J. Thomas, USN; treasurer; Cdr. J. L. Prehn, (SC) USN. Capt. Greenacre is trustee to the national board.

Council members are Mr. Arthur D. Condon, Capt. R. B. Derickson, USN (Ret.), Col. J. L. Dickey, USMC (Ret.), Capt. J. H. Griffin, USN (Ret.), and RAdm. T. B. Klakring, USN (Ret.) The first regular meeting of the new season will be on Wednesday, 8 Sept.

Editor's note: A new chapter. Inland Southern California, was founded on 20 May. For details, see the "All Hands" section, page 29.

Dr. Paul W. Bachman, a partner of SiemsBachman Associates, was guest speaker at the 11 May dinner-meeting held at Bernie Lee's Penn Hotel, Towson. His subject was "Reaching for the moonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is the manned moon shot wise.?"

Dr. Bachman was one of the prime movers in the development of the first .supply of penicillin.

He is also director of the National Assn. of Manufacturers Research Committee and formerly was vice president for research and development with both Davidson Chemical and Koppers.

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Election of officers for the year beginning 1 June was held at the 22 April meeting of the Atlanta chapter. Elected to serve were: president, Capt. Ernest S. Bathke, USN (Ret.) '34; vicepresident, RAdm. Richard C Williams, Jr., USN (Ret.) '32, and secy-treasurer, Del Settie '59.

New officers were installed by outgoing president C Everett Jones, Jr. at the regular monthly dinner-meeting held 20 May at the Dobbins AFB Officers' Club.

The final meeting of the season was a luncheon held 11 May at the Officers' Club, Pease Air Force Base, Portsmouth, N.H. Walter J. Toner, Jr., presided during the business hour, when new officers were elected for the coming year.

Guest speaker was Capt. Edwin A. McDonald '31, who spoke on the subject of the U. S. Navy in the Antarctic, which was emphasized by color slides which had been taken while he was serving as Task Group Commander for Weddell

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Sea operations Deep Freeze II and III. He is presentiy writing a book for the National Science Foundation on polar logistic techniques.

Attending the meeting were: Harold R. Keller, O. M. Read, W. D. Coleman, M. Duffill, Maxwell Cole, F. G. Coburn, Thomas F. Halloran, F. P. Mitchell, Russ Allen, George L. VanBergen, Capt. H. A. Ingram, W. B. Sieglaff, H . G. Brousseau, W. E. Haycock, Fred L. Hatch, E. A. McDonald.

And R. P. McDonough, W. F. Royall, T. T. Craven, H. E. Drury, C A. Parker, C. A. Ferriter, M. L. Deyo, G. E. Peterson, Ralph Lufbar, M. Stoffel, J. Shaley, E. S. Scheyber, T. Brown and B. A. Carpenter.

Special guests for the occasion were Gen. Robert B. Miller, commander 817th Air Division, and Col. Leslie A. Smith, commander 817th Combat Air Group Support.

Officers for the new season are: president, Walter J. Toner '43; vice president, William C. Patterson '43; secretary, Thomas T. Craven, Jr. '25, and treasurer, Monroe Duffill '27, all elected for one year.

L. D. Paradis '35 was elected trustee to the national association for one year, and local trustees are Warren Haycock '22, one year; T. F. Donahue '27, three years, and John A. Click '26, two years. Appointed by the commandant was Charles A, Marinke.

As of 1 May the membership in the Boston Chapter was 200, of which number 167 are members of the national organization.

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The regular monthly May dinner-meeting was held on 6 May, at the Officers' Club, Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

VAdm. John S. McCain, Jr., USN, Commander, Amphibious Command, Adantic Fleet, who has been appointed commander of the Eastern Sea Frontier, and Vice Chairman, U. S. Delegation United Nations, was guest speaker at the 27 April luncheon-meeting held at the Columbus Athletic Club. Members of the chapter were invited as guests of the Navy League to hear one of the Navy's outstanding speakers.

Chapter members joined the West Point alumni for a dinner-dance at Paradise Valley Country Club near Denver on 7 May. Including the ladies, 30 Navy and 18 .'\rmy persons attended.

The annual business meeting and election of officers for 1965-66 was scheduled for the third week in June.

A dinner-meeting was held at Stouffer's Inn in March, when Cdr. Robert T. Youmans, USNR-R, the Blue and Gold officer for the Columbus area, was guest speaker. He was introduced by Adam Jordan, president of the chapter, who appointed Robert Mott '46 and Charles McCombs '30 as chapter coordinators with Cdr. Youmans for the program.

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Host for the gala affair was RAdm. H . A. "Red" Yeager, Commandant Ninth Naval District, and the headliners were an outstanding pair: Bill Elias and Carl Schuette, head coach and assistant coach of Navy's dynamic football team. Needless to say, after Bill Elias's pep talk we were—and are—ready to eat Army alive.

A long cocktail hour and a fine dinner were the auxiliary features of the evening. Red Yeager had some mighty powerful words of praise for our local bird dogs and Blue and Gold members, who are doing an outstanding job locally.

The affair was a splendid turnout, and we hope to have even larger gatherings in the future.

Present were: Harry F. Quest '28, Jack Bailey '44, Gordy Buchanan '22, Orrie Crepeau '44, Roger Drew '51, Dave Goldenson '25 (with son Jody), Don Haggerty '47, Dr. Bill J. Mauer '40, Bob McCarthy '45, R.\dm. George Koch '33, Roy Sandquist '44, Chuck Prieb '53, L. T. "Red"' Morse '29, Channon Bowes '47, Dr. Charles Robinson '46, Capt. Bill McCaughey '43, R. C Moreau '20, John Lumley, Jim Westfall, Frank Sheahan '45, Capt. R. L. Workman '42, RAdm. E. P. Forrestal '20, Charles Silsbee '25, R.'iidm H . A. Yeager '27, Walt Rose '45, Capt. Don Newhall '40, Frank Thienpoint '47, Tom McCook '46, Bob Seguin '42, RAdm. Bill Gallery '25, Mike Berngard '49, Bernie Boylan '50, Ed McLean '35, and Charles Kirkpatrick '31.

The big bang at Great Lakes concluded our activities for the summer. The next meeting is scheduled for 3 Sept., a Friday evening, at the Naval Armory Wardroom in Chicago.

To those alumni visiting Chicago, the door is always open. Contact the local secretary. Bob McCarthy, at GA 3-3861 or the treasurer, Mike Berngard, at .\M 2-2883.

CHARLESTON The United States' continuing exploration of the Antarctic, and the Navy's role in "Operation Deep Freeze" were outiined at the final meeting of the season in May. Cdr. Douglas Madison, public affairs officer for the Sixth Naval District and formerly public information officer with the Deep Freeze group, supplemented his talk with color slides taken during his tours of duty in the Antarctic.

This May meeting was the last for the current season. RAdm. E. H. Batcheller '34, chapter president, revealed tentative plans for in-town meetings of the chapter during the coming year.

Until now all meetings have been held at the Naval Base.

At the April meeting Al Cantello, physical education instructor and assistant track coach at the Naval Academy, spoke to chapter members on the spring athletic schedule at the ."Academy.

He answered questions from the floor on a wide range of athletic matters, mostiy related to Navy's chances in the 1965 football season under new head coach Bill Elias.

CLEVELAND The May meeting was held on the 21st, when the following officers were elected to serve for the coming year: President, Donald A. Gairing '50; vice-president, David W. Weidenkopf ' 5 1 ; secretarytreasurer, George R. Whitmyre '36. Directors, in addition to Edward C Adkins '49, immediate past president, and his predecessor, are C. E. Tripp '42, and F. E. Krauss '31.

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Members, and their wives, who attended were: Brown '49, Cusick '56, Egnor '36, Hauser '51, Howard '37, Jordan '27, McCombs '30, McDaniel '24, Mott '46, O'Brien '43, and Wilingham '58.

It was announced that Robert F. Egnor has been named manager of the manufacturing division of the Jaeger Machine Co.

CONNECTICUT Capt. W. L. Pryor, Jr., USN (Ret.) '26, was elected president of the chapter at a meeting held at the Naval Submarine Base Officers' Club, New London, on 21 May. Other officers are Capt. Wendell E. Kraft, USN (Ret.) '24, vicepresident; Cdr. Landon L. Davis Jr., USN (Ret.) '39, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Richard Neuendorffer '45, trustee.

Mr. Hanson W. Baldwin '24, military editor of the New York Times, and national vice-president of the Alumni Association, was the principal speaker at this annual open meeting and ladies night which was attended by members from all parts of the state. Mr. Baldwin, who joined the Times in 1929, paid tribute to the powers of concentration developed as a result of the unique educational experience at the Naval Academy and the effect that this has had on his career, and that of other graduates in civilian careers. He then discussed the wars in Vietnam and the recent commitment in the Dominican Republic. He described the shadow tactics and his view of U. S. strategy with the importance of ground forces and said there is no quick and easy solution during this period when flare-ups are likely to occur in several portions of the world simultaneously. He said the services, particularly the Navy and Marine Corps, are stretched thin and retention of trained and experienced personnel has become a problem. The rapid build-up in the Dominican Republic was described in detail, as well as the political situation under Trujillo when the seeds for the present unrest were planted.

Mr. Baldwin was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for reporting in 1942, and received the medal for distinguished service from the University of Syracuse School of Journalism in 1944. In 1957 he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature from Tufts University.

The following graduates attended: A. A. Corwin '07, J. E. Maher '15, L. H. Brendel '23, A. C Davis '23, A. R. Sodergren '23, W. E. Kraft '24, E. L. Woodyard '24, S. P. Moseley '25, R. S. Burr '26, W. L. Pryor '26, R. J. Ramsbotham '29, J. R. Z. Reynolds '31, W. Outerson '32, S. Quarles '32, W. A. Moore '35, D. W. S. Kelley '38, H. I. Mandel '38, L. L. Davis '39, I. W. Vandergriff '39, R. B. Lanning '40, J. W. Herring, '43, A. W. Adams '44, J. R. Allen '44, R. E. Jortberg '45, R. Neuendorffer '45, R. K. Gregory '52, J. P. Kean '52, J. R. Bottem •53, and M. H. Leake '58.

A "Reef Points Review" was the theme of a dinner party on 12 May at the Engineering Society of Detroit. The colorfully arranged fete held in the Rackham Memorial Building gave alumni and their wives the opportunity to meet parents of midshipmen presendy attending the Naval Academy, as well as to meet new candidates and their parents.

Over 90 people enjoyed the cocktails, dinner and program featuring a talk by John F. Gordon '22, who is completing seven years as president of General Motors Corp. this June.

Mr. Gordon was recently elected vice-president of the Central Area for a two-year term, formerly held by RAdm. Leon J. Jacobi '21, president of the Detroit chapter.

The speaker related his experiences at the Academy and later at General Motors. He credited his Academy training to a large degree for his success in the world's largest corporation. He was introduced by Paul Richmond '42, general chairman of the party.

Working with Richmond on the committee were Frank Drayton '56, Gene Smith '43, Ken La Barge '59, and Lou Kessler '50. The wives of committee members were praised for their hard work and support.

The enthusiasm generated at the "Reef Points Review" sparked plans for another get-together with the same group, to be held in late summer.

Regular chapter luncheon-meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Harmonic Club.

HUNTSVILLE LCdr. Paul Hayden, USNR, a member of the Blue and Gold Team, told of the purposes of the Blue and Gold program at the 25 May dinner-meeting held at the Arsenal Officers' Club. His talk was augmented by the movie, "The Ring of Valor."

The Saturn V Centaur program will be discussed by George Kellar at the June meeting.

Meetings of the chapter are held the fourth Tuesday of each month.

INDIANAPOLIS The last meeting of the season was held on 30 April. The election of officers for the 1965-66 season was held with the following results; President—Jerry Clare '43 Secretary—Bill Thomas '51 Treasurer—Elton Knapp '38 Appreciation was expressed for the service of the retiring president Ed Schock '40. Through his efforts there have been much increased interest and activity in the chapter this year.

The oldest member of the chapter is Dorsey Thomas '10. Even though he lives over 50 miles from our meeting place he has been able to attend many of the meetings during the past year.

All attention has been turned to the 500-Mile Race Festival here, because in this area it is second only to the Army-Navy game.

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LOS ANGELES A record attendance of 87 members and guests heard Mr. Donald Douglas speak at the March dinner-meeting held at the Air Force Space Systems Division, Officers' Open Mess. Mr. Douglas '13 is founder of Douglas Aircraft and Chairman of the Board.

Those attending were Joe Hawkins '55, Phil Kwart '47, Robert A. Foster '53, Dusty Dornin '35, Jack Kendrick '51, J. P. Hillock, Jr. '51, C L. Zimmerman, guest; Thomas B. Payne '36, Donald R. Behrens '48, William T. Mohner '57, William Dever '53, W. I. Robbins '34, Arnie Sorenson '45, Dick Crane '47, Larry Grannis '21, Hal Maringer '49, Ed Hutchins '29, George P. Huff '31, Sam R. Quincy, guest; H. Knox Perrill '27, George Cressner '26, C E. Starnes '45, H. D. Stern '33, Edwin H. Price '18, John Woodford, guest; Henry C White '40.

And Ernest A. Pace, Jr. '12, M. Bullest '41, William H. Campbell '52, P. S. Creasor '25, Robert C Vasey '35, J. V. Ferrero '49, E. W. Achee '49, C. R. Jeffs '47, M. Black '47, Fred W. Colbert '55, Ken Duke '44, and guest; Dean Strong '53, R. J. Lavery '32, J. S. Meyer '46, E. R. Perry '26, E. D. McEathron '20, C A. Laster '35, C S. Weigle '27, T. V. Talbot, guest; J. E. Dolby '63, Phil Arst '51, Pat Cartmell '46, Warren Parr '49, David Miller '54, S. J. Shaffron '54, Eric Brossf, guest; Frank Taylor '37, E. H. Seborg '55.

Also Dave Jones '53, F. E. Thompson, Chuck Ward '51, J. S. Humphrey '21, Stanley Groves, Jr. '53, John S. Fahy '32, S. L. Shaw '32, J. E. Barth, R. A. Graham, D. K. McLeod '32, Nick Wallner '53, Ben Dorman, guest; Lee Chastaine '55, Grant G. Dene '54, E. H. Eckelmeyer '27, Emmett R. Quady '43, D. L. Shield '47, P. W. Merrill '61, R. W. McArthur '49, Sporty Bannerman '51, Larry Solum '48B, Phil Suhr '49, Amos Deacon '56, Gen. Ralph Yeaman, guest; Edward A. Teague '29, McC Beanfield '08, Ira W. Kane '53, John Duff '45, Fred W. Pierce '22, Jorge Y. Montalvo '48, and Chuck Mcintosh '51.

Lt. Jack Finley '57, an astronaut, spoke at the April dinner-meeting. He was a December graduate of the Aerospace Research Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base and a candidate for the Manned Orbiting Laboratory Project. A. R. L. Deacon '56 presided at the meetings.

Attending were D. O. Johnson '26, Amos Deacon '56, Jack Finley '57, C Mcintosh '51, Terry Saunders, guest; Dave Jones '53, George Jones '58, R. W. McArthur '49, Mike Boyer '46, Ed McEathron '20, M. Brilliant '41, Ira Kane '53, R. E. Moore '54, E. R. Quady '43, R. A. Foster '53, A. P. Sorenson '45, H. D. Sturr '33, Ray Fusselman '33, L. R. White '46, Dean Strong '53, Phil Suhr '49, J. O. Robinson, guest; H. E. Wakitsch '53, George Crissman '26, H. K. Perrill '26, E. F. Hutchins '29, H. P. Rumble '33, R. A. Shied, Jr., '53, S. Bannerman '51, and C A. Gangloff '51.

Mr. Calvin H. Johnston, president of Property Research Corp., was guest speaker at the 19 May dinner-meeting at Allen Center. Speaker for the 16 June meeting was Mr. Courtney Moe of McKinsey and Co., a business consulting firm.

President of the chapter is A. R. L. Deacon '56, who presided at the meetings.

MILWAUKEE The chapter had the pleasure of another great promotion by its new and very active president, Capt. Barney Thielges, USN '43. Barney and Ceata were host and hostess at the May meeting, held at the Alonzo Cudworth Post.

Barney related that he was pleased to have had a visit from our National Executive Director, RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Jr., who was in the area, but unfortunately had to leave town prior to our May meeting.

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cluded a delightful touch of Milwaukee gemutlicheit, with tidbits and cocktails, followed by a very leisurely and conversation-packed dinner.

Following the dinner, Barney enlightened the group on some of the current naval activities, advised of new films and Navy publicity available for distribution in local schools or activities, and offered his very pleasant assistance in making any such meetings a success. He then showed us a new Navy film on sea power, which was most interesting and enjoyable to all of us who were present for this wonderful meeting.

The group has decided on three additional meetings, including a cruise on Lake Michigan, with a visit to Great Lakes, where we hope to have the pleasure of visiting with Admiral Yaeger.

Bob Anderson '33 and his wife, Jane, invited the entire alumni group and their children to have a picnic at their home on Lac LaBelle in Oconomowoc, Wis., sometime this summer. The date will be announced later.

Many are planning to get together and attend the game between Navy and Notre Dame at South Bend this fall. Plans have been laid for the Army-Navy game get-together at Jim and Ginny Wheeler's home on the big day.

Attending the meeting were: Dave and Barb Allard '58, Bob and Jane Anderson '33 (proudly commenting on their four grandchildren); Ted and Susie Cheney '58, Bob and Marie Davis '52, Bill and Frances Dobbs '32 (also the proud grandparents of one grandchild); John and Margie Draves '55, Gordon and Marjorie Hillberg '42 (came up from Racine, Wis., for the evening); Bob and Jane Knox '42, John and Ann Raster '55, Adrian and Marian Rich '37, Ken and Lois Schlager '51, Barney and Ceata Thielges '43, Jim and Barbara Toal '51, and Jim and Ginny Wheeler '45.

NEW ORLEANS The May luncheon-meeting was held in the Founders Room of International House, with "Doc" LaBorde '38 talking on the subject of deep off-shore drilling operations. His discussion of the much publicized North Sea venture was particularly enlightening.

A large number of members attended, including C H. Lyman '26, H. B. Broadfoot '16, R. D. Samsot '27, R. P. Davis '29, J. W. Sherar '52, Dave Levy '45, Don Wilson '42, John Sharp '48, Paul Dimberg '39, Gene Sullivan '44, Russ Hedgecock '38, John MacLachlan '38, R. T. Henry '56, Tommy Ryan '21, Mort Seller '45, Bud Ellison '42, Bill Cosgrove '45, Reg Hannemann '51, Hugh Lewis '34 and Frenchy Lirette '37.

Also the following guests: Capt. Marlin Ludwig, Brig.Gen. N. B. Barkley, Mr. H. M. Luke, Mr. Bill Cassidy, Mr. J. H. Gibbons, Mr. Joseph Stewart and Mr. Tom S. Graham.

The chapter lost a very active memberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bill Cosgrove '45, who was transferred to Annapolis.

(When you read this, Bill, please forgive me and Hugh Lewis for neglecting to mention this at the meeting. After all, we are only human.

Frenchy.)

The annual cocktail-dinner meeting was planned for June, with ladies attending.

And L. W. McKeehan '07, H. H. Mcllhenny '27, F. E. Nuessle '32, D. W. Olney '30, Lt. W. T. Pariette; F. L. Robbins '23, Col. M. C Shattuck, L. Taylor '35, S. Umsted '15, L. F. Welch '06, R. Dees '17, and R. Pratt '39.

NEW YORK Mr. Ralph Lee Smith, author of The Tarnished Badge, was guest speaker at the 18 May meeting held at the Lawyers' Club at 115 Broadway. His subject was "Crime in the U. S." Mr. O. Edmund Clubb was speaker at the 15 June meeting held at the New York University Club. His subject concerned international affairs in the Far East. He is considered an authority and historian of modern China.

Presiding during the business hour was Ben S. Custer '26.

NORTH TEXAS A luncheon was held at the Forest Park Motor Hotel, Arlington, Tex., on 29 April, when the following newly elected officers were introduced: President, Fred D. Meredith '51; vice president, Ralph M. Neely '58, and secretary-treasurer, Robert E. James '49.

A briefing was given by Mike Neely on some of the local Naval Academy candidates who have promising football talents to offer Navy.

Tentative plans were made to have an evening poolside party during the coming summer months, in view of the success of a similar party last summer.

PHILADELPHIA Mr. Hanson W. Baldwin '24 spoke on matters of military and international interest, including Vietnam, at the May dinner-meeting held at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, Naval Base.

Joseph A. Callaghan '24 presided during the evening.

Mr. Baldwin is military editor of the New York Times, and is vice president of the Eastern Area of the National Alumni Assn. A writer and lecturer, he is acknowledged to be the foremost civilian military authority in this country.

Plans for the Navy-Marine Residence Foundation, to be built in the Washington, D . C , area, were discussed. Additional residences are planned in other areas such as San Diego and Norfolk where there are large concentrations of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard officers.

Contributions to the Foundation may be sent to Building 54, U. S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D . C 20390.

PITTSBURGH The spring formal dance was held at the Shannopin Country Club on 29 May, which was preceded by cocktails and dinner. Music was furnished by the Bill Leroy Orchestra.

There was no April meeting, but the March meeting was held at the University Club when the film of the professional football championship game was enjoyed and a discussion of the work involved in being a "bird dog" for the USNA Athletic Assn.

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The Hon. Robert McClintock, State Department advisor. Naval War College, spoke to chapter members on "The Landings at Lebanon" at the 27 April meeting held in the Fleet Room of the Officers' Club, Naval Base.

Those attending were: J. Agnew '30, G. H. Bowdey '07, T. A. Brown '35, D. Carison '29, Capt. M. M. Cloukey; Lt. R. S. Cunningham; J. H. Curran '39, J. E. Dougherty '35, LCdr. J. E. Goff; H. B. Heneberger '25, M. L. Hersey '09, LCdr. E. R. Hill; S. H. Ingersoll '21, R. King '08, Lt. W. H. Kopp, Lt. T. R. Merry, Lt. (jg) Kleckner.

RAdm. Harry D. Power '20, and his wife, Maryon, entertained members of the executive council, and their ladies, at a combined cocktails and business meeting.

The secretary's report showed that after a spring membership campaign the chapter is now in active, healthy condition, with a paid-up membership of over 40. This constitutes a large percentage of the alumni in the area.

A barbecue was held on 27 May. On 27 June a Polynesian barbecue took place on the patio of Hamilton and Patty Hauck's Hope Ranch Park home. The committee on arrangements conSHIPMATE

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A dinner-meeting is scheduled for early October, with a mid-day gathering to see the Navy team play.

The Rev. John P. Fuller '52 was elected to honorary membership in the chapter in appreciation of his earnest and constructive effort in organizing the chapter in 1963. He makes his home at San Luis Obispo.

It is with profound sorrow that the death of George L. Jones, Jr. '27, of Santa Inez, is announced. His passing on 13 May leaves a void, and sympathies are extended to Frances Jones who will be continued on the roster. George was a highly regarded member who endeared himself to the group through his friendliness and generosity.

SAN FRANCISCO In cooperation with the Commissioned Officers' Mess (Open), Treasure Island, the chapter has made the following arrangements for the NavyStanford football game on 25 Sept.: a. 1000 until buses depart: sweet rolls and coffee, compliments of the club. b. 1000-1315, luncheon will be served. c. 1100-1215, buses will leave T.I. for Stanford; S3.00 round trip. Box luncheons included in price of bus trip and each bus will have a bartender aboard. d. Upon arrival of buses at T.I. following the game, cocktails at Casa de la Vista (formerly Annex, Bldg. 271). Cocktails-buffet will be served. Cost: $2.50 and drinks 35 cents each.

Reservations for the bus and party are to be made at Commissioned Officers' Mess (Open), U. S. Naval Station, Treasure Island, Calif.

94130. The party after the game will be limited to 450, so get your reservation in early.

A combined meeting with the Peninsula chapter, with wives attending, was scheduled for June. Dr. Edward Teller was guest speaker.

Officers for the new year are: president, Cdr. John Dale P. Hodapp, Jr. '39, for a second consecutive term; vice president, Mr. Gordon M. Ehrman '48, and secretary-treasurer, Mr. Garren Rea '45. Trustee is RAdm. Henry J. Armstrong '27. Doug Landreth '45 automatically remains on the board of trustees as the immediate past president.

SEATTLE The meeting for May consisted of a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. Members and guests

present were: John and Roberta Anderson '39, Mac and Florence Bledsoe '18, Ken and Ethel Borgen '24, Jim and Gerry Brady '24, Oscar and Alice Browne '30, Bob and Dorothy Burnett (guest), Jim and Caroline Burrow '33, Jack and Vivian Colley '32, Spike and Mary Dudley '27, Ted and Jan Fauntz '27, Jim and Jane Flenniken '32, George and Bobbie Foott '30, Philip and Edna Fox '36, Bob and Carol Haig '53, Fred and Agnes Hetter '27, Harvey and Maggie Headland '35, R. M. and Niecy Hinkley, Jr. '35, Ken and Billie Johansen (guest), Al and Shirley Johmon '53, Stan and Jean Keck '54, George and Patti Knighton '53, W. F. Kramer "36, Don and Julie Krick '30, Harvey and Betty Lasell '39, George Mahler '42, Henry and Eleanor Marshall '27, George and Jerry Matais '53, Fred and Billie Maxwell '41, Dave Miller '55.

And J. L. and Dorothy McCallum '35, W. E. Moring '31, Frank and Martha Munroe '25, Charlie and Barbara Phillips '29, Shorty and Opal Poole '21, Bill and Mary Ann Powell '47, Jim and Earle Prichard '27, Henry and Marilyn Richardson '44, Jack and Flora Rogers '18, T. A. and Bess Ross (guest). Bob and Mary Anne Schelling '38, Floyd and Nancy Schultz '32, Frank and Grace Schwartz '33, Smed and Ginny Smedley '33, Norm and Elsa Smith '31, Ralph and Chatty Smith '37, Clyde Stevens '30, Frank and Joyce Strohecker '53, Lee and Kay Sugnet '25, Wells and Grace Thompson '28, Paul and Jean Van Leunen '34, Newell and Jean Varney '38, Merrill and Peggy Wagner '45, Charies and Virginia Weeks '25, Don and Fran Wilber '31, Nick and Lyn Williams '47, Jack and Gladys Wilfong '26, and Gordon and Muriel Williams '38.

The dinner-dance was a real success. All agreed that it was the largest turn-out the Association has had in a number of years.

Many thanks to Don Krick '30, and the members of his committee for organizing a most enjoyable evening.

GREATER ST. PETERSBURG The most recent gathering of chapter members was as a supporting group at the .-^rmed Forces Day luncheon held at the newly commissioned Bayfront Center which was attended by over 1000 representatives of the local civic and business groups.

RAdm. L. R. Daspit, Commandant of the Sixth Naval District, was the key speaker. Others attending were RAdm. Forsyth (Hi) Massey, Strike Command, MacDill AFB, Fla., and his aide, LCdr. Phil Johnson and his staff member Maj. Carl Goodiel, who attended in uniform and gave a great deal to the Navy support of the celebration. Bert Wallis '22 could not attend since

Naval Academy Crests and Blazers The crests are 3 x 31/2 inches embroidered in three colors on Navy blue patches.

Distributed exclusively and sponsored by the Association, these are the only "Official USNA Alumni Association" crests.

High quality blazers are available through arrangements with Harry G. Peddlcord & Son. Clip the coupon and mail it to:

he was hosting the Retired Officers' Club of which he is president. Also missing at the table was Sam Fuqua '27, who was being honored at a table for Congressional Medal of Honor

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Harry E. Sears '28, President of the Washington, D.C, Chapter.

The last meeting of the current season under the leadership of RAdm. Dwight M. Agnew was held on 19 May at the Army and Navy Club with 84 members attending. "The oldest member was from the class of '03 and the junior from the class of '59.

Secretary Nitze was scheduled to speak at the meeting, but unfortunately he could not attend due to official business. His naval aide, Capt.

E. R. Zumwalt, Jr., USN, gave a very fine talk as a substitute. This is the second time Mr. Nitze has been unable to speak to the chapter, but he said he hopes that he will have another opportunity.

VAdm. Harry E. Sears, USN (Ret.), has been elected president of the chapter for the 1965-66 season. A member of the class of '28, he is chairman of Calhoun, Hughes & Sears, Inc., a local management consulting firm specializing in industry and government relations. He is also chairman of the board of Government Services Savings and Loan, Inc., and a past president of the Army and Navy Club.

USNA Embroidered Crests @ $17.50

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CLASSIFIED SERVICES C h a r g e for Classified Services—S5.00 per c o l u m n inch.

Please send all classified ads to A l u m n i H o u s e , A n n a p o l i s , M d . 21402

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INVESTMENT SECURITIES G E R A L D G. W I L L I A M S '40 J . C. W H E A T & CO. Members New York Stock E x c h a n g e 15 Selden Arcade, Norfolk, Virginia, T e l : MA 5-4281 R E T I R I N G P E R S O N N E L — Need industrious, imaginative men with m a n a g e m e n t ability to assist in expansion of sales organization with old established firm. New p r o d u c t ; dignified p r o c e d u r e s ; self-programmed h o u r s ; wide choice of location.

Unlimited opportunity for the ambitious. Send resume t o : Col. J . S. Skoczylas, USMC (Ret.) '40, Great Ideas P r o g r a m , 901 N. Washington St., Suite 607, Alexandria, Va. 22314.

EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE Amazing new liquid plastic coating used on all types of surfaces interior or exterior. Eliminates w a x i n g when applied on Asphalt Tile, Vinyl, Linoleum, Vinyl Asbestos, H a r d Wood, and F u r n i t u r e . Completely eliminates p a i n t i n g when a p plied to Wood, Metal, or Concrete surfaces. This finish is also recommended for boats and automobiles.

N O COMPETITION As these a r e exclusive formulas in demand by all businesses, industry and homes. No franchise fee.

Minimum investment—$300. M a x i m u m investment —$7,000. Investment is secured by inventory. F a c tory trained personnel will help set up your business.

For complete details and descriptive l i t e r a t u r e write: CHEM-PLASTICS & PAINT CORP. 1828 Locust St. Louis 3 , M o .

U.S.N.A.

Coming to or Leaving WASHINGTON ?

To buy, sell or t r a d e residential housing in Northern V i r g i n i a contact Col. J e a n W. Moreau, USMC (Ret.) '36.

T O W N AND COUNTRY Properties, Inc. 1384 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, Va.

V I R G I N I A B E A C H or N O R F O L K If you plan to build, buy, sell, t r a d e or r e n t in this Tidewater area call or w r i t e B I L L M O F F E T T , RADM, U S N (Ret.) '30 C O M M O N W E A L T H R E A L T Y CO. 2242 Great Neck Road V i r g i n i a Beach, V a .

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B E A U F O R T — P A R R I S I S L A N D . Choice, 1 acre D E E P W A T E R R e t i r e m e n t Homesites. Year round S p o r t s m a n ' s P a r a d i s e n e a r St. Helena Inland W a t e r w a y . O u t s t a n d i n g Hospital, Commissary, Exchange privileges. W r i t e : Col. Ted Sheffield, USMC ( R e t . ) : Associate, D U L A M O Development Corp., Dulamo Estates, Frogmore, South Carolina.

ORDERED TO W A S H I N G T O N , D. C ?

We specialize in the District and Maryland. lOO's of listings, r e n t a l s and complete insurance facilities. Inquiries invited. Contact W a l t e r M. J o h n s o n , J r . '47.

DISTRICT-MARYLAND REALTY. INC. 5504 Connecticut Avenue, N . W .

Washington 15, D. C.

CHARLESTON BOUND? ARNAU and COOK, INC. MLS Realtors REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE Sales and Rentals 89 Broad St., Charleston, S. C. P h o n e : 723-9486 ASSOCIATES: Phyllis S. Whittle 556-3282 G r a n g e S. Cuthbert 886-6121

REAL ESTATE PROBLEMS—WASHINGTON ?

We help Navy & Marine Corps families coming or going to N o r t h e r n Virginia Metropolitan area.

Give us your problems.

RAdm. J o e W. Stryker, U S N (Ret.) '25, Sales Manager Louise Gallery, wife R A d m . Phil Gallery, U S N (Ret.) '28 L o r r a i n e Acker, wife Capt. G. D. Acker, U S N '42 Hazel Lindall, wife M a j . Al Lindall, USMC and about 30 other well-qualified salesmen.

H I C K S R E A L T Y CO., I N C .

KI 8-3111 3706 Mt. Vernon Blvd., Alexandria, Va. E L 6-7800 5020 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, Va. W H I T E H A L L MANOR A protected w a t e r f r o n t community located on Whitehall Creek, j u s t 10 m i n u t e s from the Academy and 35 minutes to W a s h i n g t o n . Lots r a n g e in size from Ys-S acres. Brochure gladly sent upon request.

Glenco Realty & Ins. Co. 30 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.

Glen Burnie, Maryland p h : 301-766-6800

MONTANA TWO INCOME P R O P E R T I E S — I n spectacular Continental Divide Country on US 12 west of Helena. F R O N T I E R TOWN, noted tourist a t t r a c tion and recreational facility: builder and owner J o h n Quigley wishes to retire, will accept reasonable offer—replacement value $375,000. CIRCLE C R A N C H , luxury livestock outfit and dwelling, g r e a t dude r a n c h / r e s o r t opportunity, owner Bill Carson will accept reasonable offer—replacement value $325,000. These properties, adjoining Helena National Forest, for sale separately or together.

P h o n e Quigley: AC/406 442-4560; C a r s o n : A C / 406 422-9060.

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OF

ALUMNI

GRENADIER The Little Soldier Is a Symbol of Service to you around Annapolis General Real E s t a t e Business Construction-Development.

Visit "ANCHORAGE" 50 acres of rolling, wooded land with over 200' of viraterfrontlots on or off t h e w a t e r or custom built houses only 10 minutes from Academy.

G R E N A D I E R R E A L T Y CO. 1989 West St., Annapolis ph. d a y s : 263-6002 ; e v e ' s : 892-817 Washington l i n e : 932-8040 (toll free).

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coupon and mailing it with your check to Name ALUMNI HOUSE ANNAPOLIS, MD.

Address

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S H I P M A T E

THE U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSN. YOUR Association—by decision of the Internal Revenue Service is ruled to be:

"ORGANIZED A N D OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES"

Contributions to the A l u m n i Association are tax-deductible by the donors.

In

Addition—

BEQUESTS, LEGACIES, DEVISES OR TRANSFERS to or for the use of the Alumni Association are deductible in computing the value of the taxable estate of a decedent.

GIFTS OF PROPERTY to or for the use of the Alumni Association are deductible in computing taxable gifts.

YOUR support will enable YOUR Alumni Association better to serve

YOUR NAVAL ACADEMY Title and address: The U. S. N a v a l Academy Alumni Association, Inc. Alumni House Annapolis, Maryland 2 1 4 0 2