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D I P L O M A C Y the art and practice of conducting international negotiations and relations—on occasion the Navy has played a part.

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THE OLD NAVY AND SANTO DOMINGO: Pacification Patrols in the 19th Century

by Capt. Paul B. Ryan, USN (Ret.)

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NE might hazard a guess that relatively few of the U. S. naval officers who in recent years conducted an effective evacuation of refugees from the Dominican Republic knew that the Navy of the latter 19th century viewed pacification and evacuation as an almost routine mission. Indeed, a study of old naval records reveals that the Dominican problem was with us even in pre-Civil War days. Later, it plagued Lincoln, irritated Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, and was a monumental headache to President U. S. Grant. Consequently, it may be a matter of interest to those on present-day Caribbean operations that they are cruising in waters and carrying out missions well known to their naval counterparts of 100 years ago.

Personal accounts of the officers and men who sweated out these usually dull, monotonous missions have yet to be uncovered by this writer, but those who served in the Fleet before World War II should have little trouble in picturing life aboard steam frigates. It was the day of the J. O. Mess, of hammocks, of the uniform frock coat with fore-and-aft hat.

Landing forces assaulted foreign beaches in pulling boats or, if lucky, might beach a steam launch on a sandy strand.

In one important aspect the Caribbean squadrons of the I870's differed from their successors: their ships had "wine messes" and wardroom life was enlivened on special occasions by spiritous mixtures of 150-proof rum. Undoubtedly, one popular libation was "sangaree" punch (probably deriving its name from sangre, Spanish for blood). Too, choice Dominican tobacco offered surcease of a sort to the cigar smokers and chewers of rum-flavored Navy plug.

Author of The Log's "Salty Sam" column in his first class year, Capt. Ryan graduated from the Naval Academy in 1936 and made his first visit to the Dominican Republic in 1939. An impression that stays with him is one of Generalissimo Trujillo wearing five diamond stars on the shoulders of his uniform.

Capt. Ryan has had a number of duty assignments in the politico-military field. In 1950, following duty in the O.N.I., he became the U. S. Naval Attache in Havana.

Accredited also to Haiti, he made occasional visits to the Dominican Republic during this tour. His last visit to Santo Domingo was in 1962 in connection with duty in the International Security Affairs Division of the Department of Defense.

Capt. Ryan, now retired from active duty and living in Long Beach, Calif., holds a master of arts degree in international relations from Stanford University and a like degree in history from San Jose State College.

Daniel Webster and the Navy To turn to our main theme, the U. S. Navy became direcdy involved in Dominican affairs in the 1850's. At that time the country was threatened with invasion from Haiti by an illiterate ex-slave who crowned himself Emperor Faustin I. Back in Washington, Secretary of State Daniel Webster, whose foreign poUcy included strong support of the Dominican Republic against Faustin, recommended direct action by the Navy. Accordingly, in February 1851, the USS SEVERN arrived in Port-au-Prince with Special Diplomatic Agent Robert N. Walsh bearing instructions to cool off Faustin. In a subsequent report, Walsh informed Webster that the imposing presence of the SEVERN "was not a pleasant spectacle" to the Emperor, who refrained from further attacks on his neighbor.

The Navy's next involvement began with the Spanish occupation of the Dominican Republic in 1861-65. Briefly, here are the details. In 1860, faced with the need to bail out the Dominican Republic financially and at the same time maintain himself in power, the current "caudillo,"^ General Santana, made a proposition to the Spanish Cabinet. Why not, he offered, bring the Dominican Republic under the flag of Spain once more.? By warding off Haitian aggression, Spanish troops could then make economic progress possible. Moreover, Spain as the rich mother coimtry could alleviate the stark distress of the Dominican people, harried by inflation and an empty treasury.

The Spanish Occupation Faced with a need to distract the tax-ridden Spanish people by glory-seeking foreign adventures, the Spanish Prime Minister, General Leopold O'Donnell, found Santana's offer too tempting to pass up. On 19 March 1861 the treaty was signed and O'Donnell's troops moved into Santo Domingo from Cuba, with Spanish carpet-baggers in the lead. The fact that the United States was concerned with the Civil War and in no position to oppose the occupation was not lost on O'Donnell.

We may take it for granted that Seward conferred immediately with the President and Secretary of the Navy Welles at news of the landing. We may also assume that Seward then heeded Lincoln's admonition, "one war at a time," for the President had decided that the Dominican problem could wait—the Monroe Doctrine notwithstanding. However, he was fully aware that this Caribbean island controlled the route to the Isthmus of Panama and to the Gulf ports. Eventually the Spanish regime had to go.

1 "Caudillo" comes from the Latin "capdellus." Its original meant one who led in war and governed. The caudillo ruled city and province in Spain for centuries. The regionalism which the Dominican Republic in the 19th century may be traced heritage from Spain.

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The northern fisheries dispute was settled amicably by diplomatic treaty. Unfortunately, the Dominican problem remained to vex Welles and his successors for the next ten years.

A Dominican Naval Base?

Even before Seward relinquished his office as Secretary of State to Hamilton Fish in early 1869, he had entertained ideas of leasing a naval base at Samana Bay, north of the capital city of Santo Domingo. This same proposal was being pushed by a group of New York financiers who were hoping to make a quick profit in the development of a free port, as well as in sugar fields, mines, forests and cattle lands. In this project they received the active participation of the Dominican President, Buenaventura Baez, who had formed a plan to remain in office indefinitely.

Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. Secretary Welles, having directed a huge wartime navy, had on entirely new set of problems after Appomattox. With the navy reduced to 8,500 men and 180 ships, he maintained squadrons in the Mediterranean, the Far East, the North and South Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific. Chief among his headaches was the Caribbean area.

The four years of Spanish rule were a disaster—particularly for Spain. In 1863 guerrilla wars, now known in Dominican history as the "War of the Restoration," had broken Spanish control of the provinces. By May 1865 Spain had had enough, having spent 4 million poimds sterling and lost 10,000 soldiers to disease, desertion and rebel bullets. Too, the Union victory at Appomattox meant that the U. S. Navy would soon be making menacing moves unless the island were evacuated.

By July Seward read with satisfaction that the Spanish troops had left Santo Domingo.

Judging from the events which followed, Seward's optimism was not entirely warranted, as he shordy learned from the Navy Department.

Gideon Welles's Problems In December 1868 crusty, old Gideon Welles was disturbed as he prepared his annual "Report to the President." His concern was understandable. A wave of post-war economy had seized the administration. Wholesale demobilization of the Navy and decommissioning of scores of ships had reduced the service to 8,500 men and 180 ships—a fraction of its wartime strength. Worse, uneasy conditions in Hispaniola had completely disrupted the employment schedule of the North Adantic Squadron, which numbered only seven ships.

We can picture Welles calling in his Bureau Chiefs for an estimate of the Navy's situation. Most of their evaluations were somber. First, continued outbreaks had occurred in Haiti and Santo Domingo. Consequendy, the entire North Atlantic Squadron had been required off Hispaniola—some of the ships for weeks—to protect U. S. citizens and American interests.

Not only were the ships badly in need of repair and maintenance but, as Welles pointed out to the President, these Caribbean flareups had taken away naval ships which were needed at the northern fishing banks where Canadian-British interference with our New England codfish fleet was becoming a sharp political issue.

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Baez, an in-and-out politico who held the title of General, was now back in the saddle after an enforced exile in Curacao.

The presidency had brought him the usual worries of an empty treasury, sizable foreign debts—payment on which had fallen due—and the ever-present threat of raids from Haiti. To resolve his dilemma he resorted to the implausible idea of annexation by the United States. If the annexadon proposal failed, then Baez had a fall-back position: a fifty-year lease on Samana Bay to the United States for $150 thousand per year.

Thus Baez, with his eye on the main chance, hoped to rid his country of a staggering national debt, remove his political rivals from the scene, and remain in power under the protective guns of a U. S. naval force.

Grant's Expansionism Baez's timing was excellent, for a common Washington fever of the times, expansionism, had gripped newly-elected President Grant. The cigar-chewing General was drawn to Baez's novel suggestion for several reasons. First, the U. S. Navy required a logistic base in the Caribbean. Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen, his boyhood friend (who had once saved the future president from drowning), was now a Bureau Chief at the Navy Department (Yards and Docks—later, Navigation).^ A frequent diner at the White House, and Grant's regular companion on five-mile Sunday hikes, the Admiral undoubtedly explained the need for a naval station at this cross-roads to the Caribbean.

To this argument Grant added others. In a message to the Senate he urged annexation, pointing out—without documentation—that the Dominican Republic had the best harbors, the best soil, and the richest mines. In a bid for support from the industrial North and the agricultural West, he predicted that Santo Domingo would be a large consumer of U. S. factory and farm products.

Furthermore, Grant pointed to the results of a Dominican plebiscite on the issue of annexation. Conducted by President Baez in February 1870, it resulted—to no one's surprise—in a smashing victory for the proposal by 15,000 to 110. There is no evidence that Grant was skeptical of the vote's validity. In fact, he was so convinced of the desirability of annexation that he refused to consider reports imfavorable to his pet project, such as the Selfridge assessment.

2 Admiral Ammen had entered the Navy as a midshipman before the Academy was founded. When Grant was elected President in 1868, Ammen was commanding a ship in the Far East. He received immediate orders (at Grant's direction) to proceed to Washington for duty. A staunch defender of naval views, he became an authority on the need for an Isthmian canal.

Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen. A White House intimate of President Grant, Rear Admiral Ammen understood the need for control of the Caribbean area and the approaches to the Isthmus of Panama. He became an authority on a projected canal to join the Atlantic and Pacific.

Commander Selfridge's Negative Report The USS NiPsic, commanded by Comdr. T. O. Selfridge, had been ordered to Santo Domingo to make a general survey of the political and economic situation, presumably to help swing the U. S. Senate vote toward annexation. Because of an engineering casualty, she returned prematurely from the island, so no formal report was submitted. However, Comdr.

Selfridge had observed the political intrigue, poverty, and general air of instability, and had informed his superiors that condidons were unfavorable for annexation—an opinion which Grant decidedly did not like.^ Moreover, Grant's personable and persuasive Military Secretary, Brig. General Orville Babcock, had just arrived from a trip to Santo Domingo in the USS ALBANY with glowing descripdons of the island's wealth and its desire to join with the United States. He returned to Santo Domingo shortly thereafter, this time to pay out $150,000 in Secret Service funds to Baez as a down payment on the $1.5 million which would be advanced upon formal annexadon.

Babcock, who was later to be involved in the Whiskey Ring scandal, was at the same time informally linked to the previously-mentioned Wall Street group of promoters. With the $150,000 safely in his hands, Baez signed a treaty of annexation which required approval by the U. S. Senate. At this point Grant was forced to employ the Navy in a pacificaUon oi>eration designed to assure the U. S. Senate that all was well in Santo Domingo.

A Call For Naval Aid In January 1870 a full scale invasion led by Baez's rival in Dominica, General Jose Maria Cabral, threatened the capital.

Baez immediately sent a frantic telegram to Washington asking for naval aid. Grant had no desire to deal with another "caudillo" in the annexadon treaty so decided to bolster Baez's tottering regime. He reasoned that if annexation were to succeed, law and order must first be established; otherwise no U. S. capital would venture into the country. Therefore he would send the Navy.

Peremptory orders were sent from the White House to Secretary Robeson to station a squadron off Hispaniola indefinitely, with plans to resist any attempts by enemies of the Dominican Republic to invade its territory. Immediately, squadron staff officers juggled operating schedules and cancelled ship maintenance time at the East Coast Navy Yards, and Rear Admiral C. H . Poor headed south to direct his seven ships in a play-by-ear operation designed to keep Baez in the presidential chair.

3 Comdr. Selfridge attended USNA in the 1850's and served for over 40 years. He attained the rank of rear admiral and died in Washington, D. C , in 1924. There may be some readers of this article who, before his death, received a first-hand account of the incident from Admiral Selfridge.

Rear Admiral Thomas O. Selfridge, USNA 1854. In 1870 Cdr. Selfridge, commanding the USS NIPSIC, was directed by President Grant's administration to make a special survey of the political, financial and social conditions in the Dominican Republic. His assessment was unfavorable and contributed to the defeat of annexation of that country.

Arriving off Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in the USS SEVERN, the Admiral dealt with Haitian President Nissage Saget, much as Special Agent Robert Walsh had done with Faustin I twenty years earlier. Saget was notified that any attack on the Dominican Republic would be an act of hostility and would generate hostilities in return. The Admiral probably knew that Saget could do little to control the activities of revolutionaries on the border. On the other hand, if any Haitian ships were intercepted with revolutionaries aboard, Saget had been warned, and would suffer the consequences.

As had Faustin, Saget got the message.

Meanwhile, the squadron did its best to cover 1500 miles of Dominican coastline in stamping out rebel brushfires. The USS SWATERA and NANTASKET responded to calls at the north coast towns of Puerto Plata and Monte Christi, where rebel forces were active. Other ships kept an eye on St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, where Baez's enemies were gathering. But for all its diligence in carrying out the President's orders, Admiral Poor's squadron was the tmwitting victim of bad publicity at home, thanks to the impassioned speeches of a U. S. Senator.

"Improper" Use of the Navy Charles Sumner, Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was unhappy with Grant's diplomatic conduct. Upon learning of the Hispaniola operation, the Senator had immediately assailed the President for illegal and improper use of the U. S. Navy. Siamner, long a militant abolitionist, had passed his peak of influence in the Republican party. Egocentric, fanatically devoted to the cause of "freedom," he viewed Grant's treaty as a threat to the independence of the people of Haiti. He believed that once the U. S. took over the Dominican Republic, it would only be a matter of time before it would grab the western half of the island too. Pulling all the stops of his considerable histrionic ability, the Senator accused Grant of using violence (in Poor's note to Saget) without the authority of Congress. Seeing the problem in terms of absolute black and white, Sumner dubbed Baez a usurper who was held in office by the guns of the U. S. Navy; this Baez, he said, was a "political jockey . . . a trickster . . . willing to trade his country for a mess of graft."

The aging Abolitionist's resistance to the annexation treaty was rooted in his concept of the power of the Congress over the Executive in the making of war. Grant's directive for the Navy to take any "necessary action" against Haiti outraged him as a complete disregard of Congressional prerogatives. It was the old story of the struggle for ascendancy between the Executive department and the Legislative branch still evident today.

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Uiihappily for himself, Sumner failed to see that he was flogging a dead horse, for Dominican annexation never had a chance. Reflecting the public's apathy to the idea, the Senate would neither ratify the treaty nor approve a lease on Samana Bay. As the issued faded from the front pages, the Navy Department's Dominican problems became less frequent.

Baez's Fall

As for the Dominican Republic, growing revolt eventually forced President Baez, in 1878, to flee to San Juan, Puerto Rico. In a dispatch to the State Department, the U. S. Diplomatic Agent stated that Baez reportedly arrived with $300,000 in Government funds. If true, he did not suffer from want in his old age. His place in Dominica was soon taken by another caudillo, Ulises Heureaux.

Succeeding Washington administrations chose to put the Dominican problem aside. There were too many other matters of concern such as opening up the Great West, Reconstruction in the South, building railroads to the Pacific, the industrial revolution, and the rise of unions. Meanwhile, the North Adantic Squadron setded back to a normal operating schedule.

Yet it is entirely likely that the more reflective officers saw a vein of prophecy in Secretary Robeson's words to President Grant: "Whenever civilization is backward . . . Whenever governments are tmsetded or arbitrary, the property and persons of strangers of every class are in cultural danger . . . and there, the rights of neutrals demand of their government constant and careful protection."

Secretory of the Navy George Robeson. Secretary Robeson was under pressure from the White House to keep a strong naval force stationed off Hispaniola during 1870-1872. In addition, the overtaxed ships of the North Atlantic Squadron ran a ferry service between east coast ports and Santo Domingo for presidential emissaries, investigators and Congressional commissions.

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by Capt. Frank V. Rigler, USN (Ret.)

T\ IPLOMACY can be defined simply and concisely as the -*-' art and practice of conducting international negotiations and relations. Since the founding of the Continental Navy in 1775 to the present time naval officers have been actively involved in this art, the skillful implementation and execution of which is so important to the nation.

Charles Oscar Paullen in his book, Diplomatic Negotiations of American Naval Officers 1778-1883, points out that the naval officer since the early days of the Republic has been sent to protect the lives and property of his fellow citizens. That often, with the trader, the missionary, the whaler, he was the first American to visit and to establish relations and communications with distant peoples. Sometimes he acted on his own initiative to make a treaty and often he was sent out for that purpose as the regularly accredited envoy. On occasion the treaties negotiated by the naval officers were the first treaties negotiated between the United States and the nation involved.

The diplomatic accomplishments of John Paul Jones, although eclipsed by his heroic and spectacular naval service and victories, are nevertheless quite real, particularly those in France and Denmark.

The names of Richard V. Morris, John Rodgers, Edward Preble, Stephan Decatur and William Bainbridge are important ones in the various relations and negotiations with the Barbary States in the early nineteenth century. Rodgers and Bainbridge in addition, along with William Crane, James Biddle, and David Porter, were actively involved in the negotiations and events leading to the first American treaty with Turkey which was ratified in 1831. The importance of the diplomatic successes of Commodore Lawrence Kearney in securing treaty rights in China, for not only the United States but European nations as well, was acknowledged by a member of the British Commission then in China.

The opening of Japan through the skillful performance of Commodore Matthew C. Perry is among the more familiar instances of a successful diplomatic mission carried out by a naval officer. Perhaps less well known is the part played by naval officers in completing a treaty with Korea in 1883. In this instance the persevering efforts of Commodore Robert W. Shufledt were of the greatest significance.

The above instances are only a few of the highlights which serve as a reminder of the important role played by naval officers in the diplomatic affairs of our country during its first century of history.

With the advent of the telegraph and the utilization of steam power, the world began, proverbially, to shrink and the role of the naval officer in diplomacy began to diminish.

This trend increased with the laying of ocean cables between continents. The discovery of radio by Marconi and its subsequent improvement, resulting in the now high state of efficiency of world wide communications by electronic means, accelerated the trend enormously. The great improvement in aviation has

of course exerted its influence. The rapid transportation available in the jet aircraft of today has definitely lessened the role of the naval officer as a diplomat from the status which existed at the beginning of the century when the Wright brothers invented the flying machine. Now the Department of State under the Chief Executive is able to conduct foreign affairs and implement foreign policies with a directness which was not possible in the early and middle years of the Republic.

This does not imply that the art of diplomacy has been simplified. The complexities of international relations have increased enormously incident to the great advances in the sciences and their applications, to the population explosion, to social revolutions throughout the world and the emergence of many new nations and new ideologies. Nor does it follow that the role of the naval officer in diplomacy has entirely disappeared. It is true though that while the above changes have been and are taking place, the means available to the Department of State to execute and implement its fimctions with other countries directly and rapidly have improved vastly. Obviously it will never be possible to control and direct action instantaneously for all possible situations involving foreign relations. Nor will it be possible to prescribe instructions which will meet all situations involving foreign affairs. Thus the naval officer on duty in ships and stations throughout the globe will continue to have a role in diplomacy, however a gready diminished one.

While this has been happening the naval officer has fallen heir to many new tasks and respwnsibilities in carrying out the duties of his profession. The great scientific advances which began at the tiurn of the century and have accelerated so rapidly in the past few decades have made it necessary for him to master many new and difficult techniques. The requirements of successful leadership remain basically the same. Other requirements for a successful naval career, however, have changed and become more difficult. To the older normal naval duties have been added the responsibility to make effective use of sophisticated and sensitive equipment and devices, many of awe inspiring power and complexity. The naval officer must provide leadership in a larger organization with more demanding global commitments in almost continually troubled or potentially troubled areas. Intelligence, education, training and experience of a very special nature are required of him. His profession is indeed a unique and special one.

Even so, within the past quarter of a century Naval Academy graduates, officers who have distinguished themselves in active naval service, have also rendered distinguished diplomatic service to the nation, not in the role of naval officers, but as ambassadors. These individuals were appointed by the Chief Executive to represent their country in this high rank as his direct contact with leaders of foreign nations in important world capitals. This has taken place during periods of very sensitive foreign relations. A summary of the service of a few individuals will illustrate this fact.

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Admiral William Harrison Standley, class of 1895, was appointed to the office of Chief of Naval Operations in 1933 after many interesting and important previous assignments. He served as Acting Secretary of the Navy during the latter part of his term of office. He was a U. S. Delegate to the Disarmament Conference in London in 1935. He retired in 1937 but returned to active duty in 1941. In April 1942 Admiral Standley was appointed to be the U. S. Ambassador to the U.S.S.R. in which office he served during a trying and important period of our relations with the Soviets until October 1943.

Fleet Admiral William Daniel Leahy, class of 1897, served successively as Chief of Naval Operations (1937-39), Governor of Puerto Rico (1939-40) and as Chief of Staff to the President of the United States. In 1942 he was appointed and served as Ambassador to France through 1943 during a particularly sensitive period when France had been invaded and the existing French government was operating under German control.

Admiral Raymond Ames Spruance, class of 1907, demonstrated his brilliant capabilities when he directed one of the two task forces in the Batde of Midway, and later in the Gilbert, Marshall and Marianna Island Operations. He commanded the Fifth Fleet, was in tactical command of the invasion of Okinawa and was Supreme Naval Commander, Japanese Waters. He succeeded Fleet Admiral Nimitz as Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet. As a naval leader and commander his genius was well recognized. From 1952 until 1955 Admiral Spruance served as Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines.

Admiral Alan Goodrich Kirk, class of 1909, had a distinguished naval career which included duty as Director of Naval Intelligence in 1941 and as Commander of the U. S. Naval Task Force in the Invasion of Normandy in 1944.

Admiral Kirk served as Ambassador to Belgium and Minister to Luxemburg from 1946 to 1949 and later was appointed to the important post of Ambassador to the U.S.S.R. in which he served from 1949 to 1952.

Admiral Jerauld Wright, class of 1918, followed a long, exciting and rewarding naval career which included twice landing secredy in enemy territory while attached to the operational staff for the North African and subsequent Mediterranean landings. His active service in the Navy culminated with a six-year assignment to the most important duties of Commander in Chief, Adantic Fleet, Commander in Chief, Adantic, F E B R U A R Y , 1 9 6 7

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and Supreme Allied Commander Adantic. Admiral Wright retired from active duty in 1960 and in 1963 was appointed as Ambassador to the Republic of China and so served until 1965.

Mr. Selden Chapin, class of 1920, resigned from the service after serving from 1919 to 1925. He entered the Department of State in 1925 and progressed in rank. In 1945 he became Director General of Foreign Service. From 1947 to 1949 he served as Minister to Hungary, and was then appointed Ambassador to The Netherlands where he served until 1953. Mr. Chapin was Ambassador to Panama from 1953 to 1955, Iran 1955 to 1958 and finally Ambassador to Peru 1960 and 61.

Mr. William Joseph Sebald, class of 1922, served in the Navy from graduation until 1930. From 1933 to 1941 he practiced law and then reentered the service where he served on the headquarters staff of the Commander in Chief, U. S. Fleet, until 1945. Returned to inactive duty with the rank of captain, USNR, he joined the staff of the U. S. Political Advisor for Japan. In 1950 he was appointed the Political Advisor and with the rank of ambassador he served in that capacity until 1952.

Mr. Sebald then served as Ambassador to Burma for two years and later, 1957 to 1961, as Ambassador to Australia.

Rear Admiral Arthur Ainsley Ageton, class of 1923, is perhaps best known in the service for his navigation tables, the forerunners of the new and improved navigational techniques of the twenties, and as an author and lecturer. Adm. Ageton had a well rounded professional career which included command of amphibious task groups in Pacific operations. After his retirement from active duty in the Navy he served as the U. S. Ambassador to Paraguay from 1954 to 1957.

Admiral George Whelan Anderson, Jr., class of 1927, served with distinction in such assignments as commanding officer of the USS FRANKLIN D . ROOSEVELT, Commander, Sixth Fleet, and Chief of Naval Operations. Retiring from this last, the highest Naval Office, he was appointed by the President as the U. S. Ambassador to Portugal in which office he served from 1963 to 1966.

These individuals achieved success in the field of foreign affairs after first qualifying as naval officers. The majority of them were appointed to diplomatic f)osts after long and distinguished careers in the Navy. The examples cited are sound indication that the Navy's educational methods and training procedures, often severely criticized, develop a potential for effectiveness and success in positions of the highest responsibility.

Nor does the system limit itself to the production of fleet commanders and ministers of state.

Many another individual who can trace his earlier education to the Naval Academy, and possibly subsequent naval experience, has demonstrated comparable versatility and equal success in the fields of science, education, engineering, letters and journalism, public service, exploration, jurisprudence and in business and industry.

If, in the minds of some, the system itself may not be said to be versatile, there can be no doubt about its end products . . . and this to the everlasting benefit of the nation.

Admiral Anderson S H I P M A T E

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Like other companies, Texaco uses a lot of water in tine process of refining crude oil into petroleum products.

Texaco's Puget Sound refinery, for example, draws as much as 2,000 gallons a minute from the Skagit River for heating, cooling, cleaning, other tasks. Much of this water is used again and again— sometimes a dozen times or more.

When its work is done, Texaco spares no trouble or expense to cleanse it before releasing it—freed from contaminants that might harm Puget Sound's salmon, oysters, waterfowl, other wildlife, or offend fishermen and skin divers.

Texaco puts the waste water through a four-stage system. First, skimming off oil and sludge. Second, clarifying with chemicals.Third, using nature's own purifier—bacterial action—to break down contaminants. Fourth, aerating with another culture of purifying bacteria.

Ballast water from Texaco's tankers receives the same careful treatment.

Finally, Texaco tests the water chemically, keeping the State of Washington's Pollution Control Commission fully informed. Only then is the water released into Puget Sound at the end of a milelong dock (see photo)—as clean as or cleaner than when it entered the plant or was pumped into the tanker. To the grateful appreciation of those who live and play in beautiful Puget Sound.

[TEXACO] Whether from tanker or refinery, waste water is cleansed before being released.

FEBRUARY,

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On the subject of P L E B E

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The Naval Academy reports on the revised plebe system which resulted from the studies and recommendations of a MIDSHIPMAN TIME AND EFFORT BOARD convened by the Superintendent in December of 1966. during Plebe Summer and extending through all or a majority of Plebe Year.

(2) Agreement that the Squad Leader conchanging conditions within our society. As it cept and the principles of leadership upon is with research and development activities, which it was based were being successfully the Academy must be alert to current needs executed within the Brigade of Midshipmen and to the prospect of future needs. It must since its inception two years ago and should continually make objective re-appraisal of all be continued. aspects of the complex system of training (3) Agreement that reports of alleged future naval ofificers. abuses to the system were generally the exFor the past few years close attention has ception rather than the rule and that many been paid by the Naval Academy to its aca- cases were based on misinterpretations or demic program. Significant changes and im- misunderstandings. provements have been implemented which (4) Agreement that certain changes were have kept the Academy competitive with colleges and universities across the country. Now, desirable to reduce time-consuming demands in more recent years, the eye of re-appraisal on the fourth classmen.

(5) Agreement that the midshipmen parhas been turned to another vital part of the Academy's program, tlie Plebe Indoctrination ticipate in the development of Plebe Indoctrination changes and that these changes be System. minimal.

With increased classroom and study requireThe committee then focused its efforts and ments being made of midshipmen, the Superintendent, Rear Admiral Draper L. Kauffman, its recommendations in the three principal convened a Midshipman Time and Effort areas of determining the adequacy of time Board last December to study how these new for fourth class to sleep, eat, and study. Based requirements could be blended with the long primarily upon the recommendations of the established and valuable Plebe Indoctrina- Midshipman Time and Effort Board and tion System. The Board consisted of the heads Committee, as approved both here at the of departments, the Commandant of Midship- Naval Academy and by its senior chain of men, the Academic Dean and the head of the command, many modifications have been or are being incorporated into the total program Executive Department. for fourth class midshipmen.

The re-appraisal cited an appreciation of the need for a demanding Plebe Year which Sleeping Time for Fourth Class has proved itself in the caliber of those naval Recent Academy Regulations prescribed officers who have since graduated. It also cited taps at 2200 and reveille at 0615. However, an awareness of the increased academic re- fourth class were optionally permitted late quirements which conflicted and overlapped lights until 2300 and could arise early but with indoctrination time demands of the not before 0530. These regulations provided Plebe. a minimum of 6i/^ hours sleep and a possible The Board began the study and established 814 hours of sleep. Even prior to the coma working committee headed by the Chief mittee's findings, the Superintendent modified of Staff with faculty representatives from each these regulations in late November to require department teaching fourth class and with a lights out by 2230 and prohibit arising before Battalion Officer and three Company Officers 0600, thus providing a minimum of 7i/2 from the Executive Department. During De- hours sleep. The committee additionally reccember the committee examined in depth the ommended a program of indoctrination for entire program, both academic and military, the fourth classmen on the detrimental effect for fourth classmen at the Naval Academy. on performance caused by insufficient sleep In addition the following were accomplished: or by arising in the middle of the night.

(1) Interviews with midshipmen, civilian and This indoctrination will be conducted by the military faculty, and staff officers were con- Naval Academy Medical Department. ducted. (2) Briefings were received on our Mess Hall Routine for Fourth Class own program and on the Plebe Indoctrination Each meal is served to the entire Brigade Program at West Point. (3) Time studies, recommendations, and reports pertaining to at a single sitting at tables where the squad fourth class midshipman time and effort were sits together as a unit. (The Academy prides itself on the rather remarkable accomplishalso reviewed in detail. ments of the Commissary Department.) T h e Out of this comprehensive study came Midshipman Time and Effort Committee conrecommendations which were approved by firmed the adequacy of the meals in the mess the Superintendent and his Department of hall both in quantity and quality of the the Navy seniors and provided for a revised food.

Plebe Indoctrination System which was posiTo ensure that the Plebes did have an tive and workable. It was uniformally felt adequate opportunity to eat a full and comthat the recommendations made possible a plete meal in consideration of the interchange i greatly improved and better system. They that takes place between the upper classmen were: and the Plebes at the table, Plebes may now (1) Agreement on the requirement for a remain in the mess hall after "march-out" is Plebe Indoctrination Program commencing given in order to finish their meals.

T IS RECOGNIZED that constant adjustIAcademy's ments and modifications in the Naval over-all program reflect the ever

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Effect of Plebe Indoctrination on Study Time Immediately apparent in the review of Plebe Indoctrination and study time is the need for a greater delineation and clarification of both Naval Academy and Plebe Indoctrination objectives. At the heart of the problem is striking a "happy balance" between the academic education afforded by the Naval Academy and the military/professional training accomplished during the same four years. As a result of the Midshipman Time and Effort Committee's recommendations, the objectives of the Plebe Indoctrination Program can then be justified only by the extent to which they support the program's objectives. The objectives of the Plebe Indoctrination System, as currently defined, are now detailed in a breakdown from the following overall objectives: (1) The Plebe Indoctrination System must operate in support of the Naval Academy's mission.

(2) The Plebe Indoctrination System should complement other phases of midshipman training and education.

(3) The Plebe Indoctrination System should develop personal attributes and characteristics desirable in a midshipman and prospective officer.

(4) The Plebe Indoctrination System should develop leadership abilities in those administering the system.

(5) The Plebe Indoctrination System should develop a basic understanding of military relationships in a military environment.

The specific accomplishments sought as a result of Plebe Year were the enhancement of the Plebe's ability to exercise self-discipline, effectively organize his time and effort, perform efficiently under stress or strain, think and react quickly with good judgment, and exhibit an exemplary military bearing and appearance.

At the request of the Commandant of Midshipmen, the Brigade Commander formed a midshipman committee with leaders from all four classes and first class representatives from each of the battalions. This committee was given guidelines within which to revise the Plebe Indoctrination Program. These were: (1) A daily maximum of 30 minutes to be allotted to Plebe acquisition and mastery of required knowledge, to include "Plebe Rates," answers to professional questions, and time spent on special projects.

(2) A limitation upon the source documents upon which professional questions may be based.

(3) An all-inclusive delineation of clearly defined "Plebe Rates."

(4) A separate system of corrective punishment for Plebe Indoctrination shortcomings

by Plebes not involving demerits.

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(5) No physical exercise administered to a Plebe inside a midshipman room.

(6) No calisthenics permitted during special instruction periods.

In a very brief time, the midshipman committee did an extremely commendable job in revising the Plebe Indoctrination ProgTam. Several of the midshipmen gave up part of their Christmas lea\e to complete their task.

Principal changes to the program developed by the midshipmen were as follows: (1) Issuance of Plebe Indoctrination procedures in two lettei"s signed by the President of the First Class instead of in a Commandant of Midshipmen Instruction.

(2) Provisions for gieater midshipman control of the Plebe Indoctrination System to include emphasis on Squad Leader responsibilities, a program of supervision by midshipman stripers, and creation of a midshipman board to act on reported abuses to the system.

(3) A greater emphasis upon a positive and constructive system with concern for a Plebe's welfare as well as his performance and with encouragement to use reward as a performance motivator.

(4) A significant reduction in requirements for memorization or knowledge as well as an all-inclusive and limiting definition of "Plebe Rates" required.

(5) In lieu of exercises during special instruction periods, competitive relays and uniform races were authorized and a system for a Plebe Morning Workout established (an outside run or exercise period for deficient Plebes conducted on a company level).

(6) For Plebes observed in deficiencies outside of the Squad Leader's supervision, provision for supplemental correction was provided.

(7) An informal reporting system for Plebes observed in Plebe Indoctrination deficiencies on a form which would go to the Squad Leader and which would be his basis for assigning Plebe Morning Workouts, all in lieu of utilizing the formal conduct system and the assignment of demerits.

(8) A limitation on professional questions to one text (Naval Orientation, published by the Bureau of Naval Personnel) and limitation of time spent on professional questions, "Plebe Rates," and special projects to 30 minutes daily.

Because of their participation in developing the revised Plebe system, the midshipmen feel a much greater responsibility for it.

Other Changes Regarding Study Time The recommendations of the Midshipman Time and Effort Committee and Board were, of course, not limited to the Plebe Indoctrination System. Already implemented is a change to the evening study hour. 1915 to 1945 has been prescribed as administrative time during which lists must be initialed, conduct reports processed, and other administrative business concluded which had previously been conducted during evening study hour. From 1945 until lights out at 2230 is prescribed as an inviolate study hour for Plebes. They may no longer visit their classmates' rooms nor may they be interrupted by upperclass with the sole exception of their

Squad Leader, who may check on their study habits. The first class is charged with enforcing these modifications to the study hour routine.

The compulsory library period initiated earlier this year to encourage Plebe study during their unassigned periods during the academic day has been discontinued since Plebes were not properly utilizing this time.

Next year, the scheduling of unassigned periods "back-to-back" will be investigated to hopefully produce a longer period of time more conducive to worthwhile study during the day.

Starting with the next Plebe Summer Program, a short, intensive course on how to develop effective study methods will be conducted. The physical arrangement of midshipman rooms will be examined to determine if the rooms can be arranged to facilitate concentrated study. A greater emphasis upon the stimulation of motivation toward academic improvement will be made throughout the Brigade to supplement current procedures for encouraging academic endeavor.

Officers and faculty at the Naval Academy believe that the changes made have improved the Plebe Indoctrination System and will achieve a more harmonious balance between allocation of Plebe time to indoctrination training and academic education. With midshipman participation in the continuous evaluation and control of a fourth classman's time and effort expenditure, a better total program now exists and reflects the Academy's goal to improve and adjust its program to meet the needs of our rapidly changing society.

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by Fred Lardner

T T LOOKS now as if the years of the 90th -*- Congress (1967 and 1968) will witness some fairly good improvements in service living. The President's budget for fiscal 1968 contains about $1 billion earmarked for increases in the pay of Federal civilian and military employees. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, perhaps at the request of the White House, has released $546 million for construction of housing, barracks, and projects on 285 bases in 42 states and o v e r s e a s . This money was appropriated by Congress for use in fiscal 1966, but the projects were deferred December 21, 1965, because, Mr. McNamara said, they were not essential to the prosecution of the war. The moving e x p e n s e problem for military families now appears capable of solution because of a bill introduced

by Representative L. Mendel Rivers (D.-S. C ) , chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the fact Federal civilian employees now have a good moving expense law and employees of industry and trade are likely to get one.

The Bolte bill as such, being book-size and highly complicated, actually frightens members of Congress. But some of the things it seeks to accomplish, as in the fields of promotion and retirement, may be considered by the 90th Congress in separate legislation. For instance, there may be an amendment to the Officer Grade Limitation Act; in some cases now there are not enough officers in the higher grades. There will be a bill limiting grades in which men are retired to the highest rank held on active duty for at least six months.

BASE CLOSURES The newest base or activity shutdown order concerns the Navy more than any other service.

By curtailing or merging an additional 33 activities or bases in this country and 6 overseas, the Defense Department hopes to save $37 million a year. Previous closings totaled 878 bases in this country and overseas.

The department expects the largest savings to result from phasing out all of the Navy's antisubmarine P5 seaplanes by 1968 and their support facilities at 12 bases in various parts of the world.

Savings would total about $20.8 million annually. The air bases themselves would not be closed; the seaplanes would merely be replaced with land-based antisubmarine planes. In hunting submarines, according to the slide-rule experts of the Defense Department, it is easier and cheaper to use land planes. Recently the Defense Department refused to approve Navy plans to acquire modern anti-submarine planes.

Norfolk, Virginia, will become an ever larger naval headquarters. The Navy Supply Center at Bayonne, N. J., will be closed by the end of 1967 and much of its functions transferred to Norfolk.

Savings will be $3.5 million a year. The 4th Naval District at Philadelphia and the 5th at Norfolk will merge by January 1, 1969, and headquarters will be at Norfolk. This merger will save $528,000 a year.

The 1st Naval District at Boston will be merged with the 3rd Naval District at New York by the end of this year, with resultant annual savings of $405,000. New England, New York, and northern New Jersey would be included in the New York district.

The 12th Naval District at San Francisco and the 13th Naval District at Seattle, Washington, will merge by January 1, 1970, with headquarters at San Franci.sco. Savings will total $483,000 a year.

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The 33 cutbacks will eliminate 1,400 civilian jobs and involve the transfer of 3,000 other civilian employees and 1,700 military employees.

Government Purchase of Homes On Closed Bases. In 1965 Congress enacted a law authorizing the Defense Department to purchase homes or otherwise financially aid military members owning homes on closed bases, but no money was appropriated to carry out this law. In 1966, as part of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966, a similar law was enacted, but with different provisions. The only funds appropriated for the demonstration cities act were planning funds. This year, however, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is expected to ask for and obtain $400 million to activate the new law. But this law can consume money by the billions. In fact, the National Planning Association estimates it will take $2.1 trillion over 20 years to meet the objectves of the law. In order to get the bill approved, many members of Congress were told their cities were to be demonstration cities. Since there is a big demand for money appropriated under this act, the military may have a fight to get funds to cover losses on homes located on closed bases.

NEW CONSTRUCTION The fiscal 1966 appropriation act called for an expenditure of $620 million for housing, barracks, hospitals, etc. Part of this, $33.8 million, was spent for high priority items. The released fund, $546 million, provides for the construction of 8,250 family dwelling units, r.bout 52,000 barracks spaces, 5,000 bachelor officer quarters, and several hospitals, schools and chapels.

In late 1965, when Mr. McNamara decided to defer the 1966 fiscal year projects, he said there was a deficit of 40,000 military family dwelling units. In calendar year 1966 some 1,200,000 civilian dwelling units were built. It was expected that the number built in calendar 1967 would be about 1,100,000, and the tight money situation is in the process of being relieved, so that the actual number built may total this or more.

8,250 houses is merely a drop in the bucket when 1,000,000 or more new starts occur annually. Why should the military housing program have been held up.?

Bachelors Griping. Bachelors are griping about what they consider unfair home and allowance advantages given to married servicemen.

"With some 90 percent of the military members married, national defense is pricing itself out of die market," one bachelor wrote his Congressman. "The Defense Department should be protecting single men from marriage, instead of trying to force them into it." Bachelors are beginning to get more attention. The Defense Department appropriations bill for fiscal 1968 contemplates a $9.9 million appropriation as a "Bachelor Allowance For Quarters (BAQ)," which would enable single men to live outside bases wherever possible.

Currently, officers in grade 0-4 and above can live off base. Beginning next July 1, personnel in grade E-7 to 0-3 can live off base. Minimum standard for 0-3 and above would be "an unshared bedroom, living room, and bath, and access to kitchen." Minimum quarters for O-l and 0-2 would be an "unshared combination sleeping-living room and bath." Why emphasize that word, unshared?

It is expected that bachelors will get quarters and dislocation allowances while on leave or in travel status.

MOVING ALLOWANCES Representative L. Mendel Rivers (D.-S. C.), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has introduced H. R. 2132, a bill to exclude from taxable income certain reimbursed moving expenses. This bill's provisions are much like those of Public Law 89-516, effective July 21, 1966, which governs the payment of moving allowances to civilian employees of the Federal Government.

This subject includes all employees, including those non-governmental workers who have to change locations for employment purposes. 148 bills concerning movements by non-governmental workers were introduced last year. Representative James A. Burke (D.-Mass.), member of the House Way and Means Committee and sponsor of one such bill, said that identical or similar bills were sponsored by 20 of the 25 members of the House Ways and Means Committee and by 8 of the 17 members of the Senate Finance Committee. One wonders why this legislation, supported by majorities of the committees dealing with taxation, did not pass last year.

The uncertainty began when the IRS issued a rule in 1954 permitting employees to exclude reimbursed "moving" expenses from income, without defining such expenses. After a number of years it became apparent that employers and the IRS were defining "moving" expenses differendy.

To employers this term included all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the employee in moving. In 1965 the Internal Revenue Service issued Rev. Rul. 65-158, limiting such expenses to the direct transportation costs of moving a family and personal property. At the time this was the position of the Federal Government in dealing with expenses of its civilian employees.

"Each year of delay in solving this problem,'' Rep. Burke told the House, in explaining his current bill, H. R. 47, "creates mounting inequity if litigation ultimately favors the taxpayer. It is essential to business that employees be reimbursed their moving expenses. Since the IRS is now adamant in its position that such reimbursements over and above the direct costs of transportation constimte taxable income, the employers in most cases have increased the amount of the moving expense reimbursement to include the income tax on the reimbursement in order to make the employee financially whole."

With some minor variations, this legislation, whether for Federal civilian or miliary or nongovernmental employees, provdes non-taxable reimbursed expenses for: 1. House-hunting trip of employee and spouse when both the old and the new locations are in the United States.

2. Temporary living expenses at the new employment location while awaiting occupancy of permanent quarters. Reimbursement here cannot exceed a period of 30 days except that the period is extended to 60 days when a taxpayer is moved from or to a foreign country.

3. Selling commissions and other residence or the settlement of an unexpired lease on the employee's old residence.

4. Out-of-pocket expenses incident to the purchase of a residence at the new job location.

5. Other miscellaneous expenses direcdy attributable to the transfer but not to exceed the lesser of 2 weeks' pay or $1,000 in the case of a family man or $500 in the case of a single man.

P. L. 89-516, the Federal civilian employee bill, was handled by the House and the Senate Government Operations Committees. H. R. 2132 will be handled by the Armed Services Committees, and it should be enacted. It would seem that the non-governmental employee legislation should be enacted, with probably 200 or more bills introduced and a majority of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee favoring such a bill. Will the White House try to block this legislation again?

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by Budd Thalman

Shipmate's February deadline catches us near the break for semester examinations—the unofficial mid-point of the 1966-67 winter season.

To this juncture, our indoor athletic teams boost an overall won-lost record of 31-14. Four clubs— rifle, pistol, squash, and wrestling—are still undefeated.

One of the more impressive performances has been by the wresders, who have accumulated some noteworthy credits since our last article.

Under the skillful leadership of Coach Ed Peery, Navy has extended its dual match winning streak to 14 straight by easily managing four foes —Minnesota (23-6), Cornell (26-10), Syracuse (31-3), and Pitt (31-3). It appears that a February 4th test with Lehigh at Bethlehem, Pa., is the next big hurdle for the midshipmen who will meet Lehigh, Maryland, Penn State, and Army on consecutive Samrdays in February.

Three of Peery's wrestlers are unbeaten in four bouts. Pete Vanderlofske, a second classman from St. James, N. Y., has scored two decisions and two falls in action at both 137 and 145 pounds.

Completely reversing last year's disappointment, the pistol team outgunned M.I.T., Villanova, Merchant Marine, Air Force, and a Bureau of Weapons club that featured die national pistol champ for a 5-0 mark. A year ago, you will remember. Coach Art Sievers' marksmen were 4-4, the worst wonlost mark in pistol since 1950.

Equally satisfying were the rifle results from the first four matches of the winter. Under new coach Ed Trott for the first ful season. Navy showed victories at the expense of C.C.N.Y., Georgetown, St. John's, and Merchant Marine. The best series, a 1455, came in the win over Georgetown.

The Navy-Maryand track meet just behind us was a dandy although victory eluded the Midshipmen. Maryland, the defending I-C-4-A indoor champs, came up with an important win in the mile relay to take the meet, 55-45, and drop Navy's dual-triangular record to 3-1.

Two Naval Academy records fell and two more were tied in the Maryland meet. In the mile, both Buzz Lawlor and Jim Dare improved on Lawlor's 4:11.0 record vs. Army last year. Lawlor finished

Pete Vanderlofske

Navy's 152-pound entry, Dick Mies, has had only one point scored against him in three decisions. He also has a fall to his credit. Firstie Guido Carloni also shows three decisions and a pin in four outings—three as an unlimited contestant and one at 191 pounds.

Lightweight Gary Burger, who has already been used in three different weight classes, is 3-1 while youngster Bob Ahrens (167) and captain Dave Palmer (177) have records of 3-0-1. Newcomers George Chilmonik and Steve Comiskey are both 2-0. John Kent and Mike Carmichael, who have shared the 160-pound spot in the lineup, have also won two apiece.

While the wrestling performance has Eastern Championship overtones, the squash team has taken aim on its first National crown since 1960.

The catalyst for Coach Art Potter's club was a 6-3 victory over Harvard, the nine-man intercollegiate team champions for the past five seasons.

On the campaign, the squash rackets have now won seven and lost none. First classmen Dave Scott, Bob Earle and Bob Hughes show the way for Potter's lads with individual won-lost record of 7-0.

Number one man Scott Ryan of Arlington, Va., who was the hero of the Harvard match with a five-set upset of the Crimson's top player—Anvil Nayar, a two-time champion of India, is 6-1 overall as are Dave Beard, Bob Cowin, and Mike Minter. Anton Fossum and Hal Jones, Potter's other two entries, are both 5-2.

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Navy Squash Captain Bob Earl and Coach A r t Potter.

first in 4:07.8 with Dare right behind in 4:08.9.

Less than an hour later, Dare shaved three-tenths of a second off Greg Williams' 1966 mark for the two-mile, hitting the tape in 9:04.1.

In the high jump, first classman John Root equalled the oldest indoor record on the books with a leap of 6 feet, 7/4 inches. Lew Hilder, who originally set the mark in 1960, shares the record.

In the 600, Jim Kiffer's 1:11.3 clocking tied another standard.

The only other record-breaking effort to date has been Lawlor's 2:11.7 for the 1000. That came in Navy's 75 Vi -33 Vz triumph over St. John's.

A four-game losing streak just before the break sent Navy's basketball record tumbling from 4-2 to 4-6. Coach Dave Smalley's five dropped consecutive verdicts to Princeton, Boston College, Georgetown, and Holy Cross.

Leading scorer for Navy is youngster John Tolmie, who hit at a 20.0 clip over the first 10 games. "John has given us a steady, heady performance," Smalley reports. "I personally didn't think he would be doing this well. One thing to remember is that he's averaging 20 points a game without a lot of help. Outside of Chet Carroll, who hit the 20 mark twice, John is the only man to score that many in one game. I think Tolmie has all of the tickets to rank as one of the greatest basketball players in Navy history."

The young Navy coach has gone with the same starting five in every game of the season. The Midshipmen employ Hank Schmidt (11.5) and Hugh Kilmartin (10.9) in the backcourt, Dave Spooner (8.5) in the pivot, and Tolmie and Carroll (12.9) up front. Spooner is the club's top rebounder with 69 recoveries, followed by Tolmie with 61.

"I'm pleased with our overall effort," Smalley says. "Our players have been giving everything they have. We're naturally disappointed with the won-lost column and hope to improve on that after the exam period."

The swimmers' inability to win the final event —the 400-yard freestyle relay—cost dearly in losses to North Carolina (41-54) and Maryland (4352). In each case, a victory would have spelled the difference. In other meets, Coach John Higgins' mermen defeated Columbia (62-33) but lost to Harvard (57-38).

Top first-place winner for the Midshipmen was youngster Chris Johnson, who twice won the 200yard freestyle and twice took the 100-yard freestyle. Bill Poirier (three firsts in the 200-yard individual medley). Bob Nelson (two in the 200yard butterfly), and Bob Holihan (two in the 200yard breaststroke) were other leading swimmers.

Guido Carloni—Navy wrestling

Hal Walker's 8-0 record in sabre and Frank Hewitt's 7-1 log in epee were the top individual marks for Coach Andre Deladrier's Navy fencers, who suffered two straight 14-13 setbacks in their first three starts.

The Midshipmen showed their most strength in sabre with an overall record of 20-7. The epeeists were not far behind with a 19-8 mark. The foil was proving Navy's undoing. Deladrier's foilsmen had an 11-16 log after three matches.

In gymnastics, Coach John Rammacher and his men had two wins and two losses at press time.

The team did its most consistent work on the side horse, where Dave Gentile had a pair of firsts. Gordon Pettus, with four number one finishes, had the best overall showing. Pettus split his firsts evenly between the long horse and parallel bars. Larry Morris also had a pair of firsts on the high bar.

Joe Mark, an offensive line coach at the University of North Carolina for eight seasons, has been appointed to the Navy football staff. A native of Hampton, Va., Mark will be assigned as coach of the Midshipmen's offensive line.

Mark, 37, was a blocking back and guard at William & Mary as an undergraduate. He co-captained the Indians in 1950. At William & Mary, Mark played with Jack Cloud, the coach of Navy 150-pound football team.

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After service, where he played football at Fort Eustis, Va., Mark returned to William & Mary as a graduate student and assistant coach. He won his M.A. degree in 1956 and embarked on a year of high school coaching at Vero Beach, Fla.

In a field of 100 selected year boob from across the nation the Lucky Bag of 1965 has won a Printing Industries of America award as one of the seven best in the United States.

The 1966 Committee and panel of 17 judges, composed of leaders in the educational, business and printing-graphic arts w o r l d , based their selections on make-up composition, execution, binding and many facets of the graphic arts trade. Ens. W. F. Williams '65 was editor of the '65 Lucky Bag.

Returning to Williamsburg in 1956, Mark was on the William & Mary staff for three seasons before joining Coach Jim Hickey's staff at North Carolina in 1959. He was in charge of the Tarheels' overall offense.

The captain and managers of Navy's 1967 fall athletic teams, elected recentiy, include: Fooball—captain—William C. Dow of McLean, Va.; manager—Paul E. Wilson of Iowa Park, Tex. Cross Country—captain-—James A. Dare, Jr., of White Oak, Va.; manager—Donald E. Hinsman of Medfield, Mass.

Soccer—captain—^Thomas A. Teach of Snyder, N. Y.; manager—Robert W. Sidner, Jr., of Levittown, Pa. 150-Pound Football—captain—Raymond E. Baum, Jr., of Louisville, Ky.; manager—Ronald B. Bauman of Champaign, III.

In the photograph Mr. Henry Wittich, Jr., of the Taylor Publishing Co. of Baltimore, publisher of the Lucky Bag, presents the award to Capt. Sheldon H. Kinney, Commandant of Midshipmen. Next to Capt. Kinney is Midn. Daniel M. Glynn, Brigade Commander. At the right is Ens. Bruce R. Bickel, a graduate of the class of 1966.

MAIL BOAT Shipmate: I was amazed on reading the December issue of Shipmate in the article on die Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, that the midget submarine which entered Pearl Harbor "was sunk and later blown apart by a 600-lb. depth charge dropped by the destroyer USS CASE." I have just re-read both Day of Infamy by Walter Lord and The Rising Sun in the Pacific

by Samuel Eliot Morrison and neither author even includes the USS CASE in the index of their book.

Both volumes, incidentally, give full credit to the

USS MoNAGHAN, of which I was CO, for the ramming and depth-charging of the midget submarine.

I hope I will be forgiven for quoting a part of the citation which accompanied the award of the Navy Cross for the Pearl Harbor episode.

The appropriate quote follows: "Despite the severe enemy bombing and strafing at the time, Lieutenant Commander Burford, through skillful handling of his ship at high speed in the shoal water and at a bend in the channel, attacked and destroyed the submarine by ramming and with

REGISTER THE

OF 1967

As in previous years the REGISTER carries the names of all who have at any time been on the rolls of the Naval School and the Naval Academy since its founding in 1845.

Listed alphabetically, each individual is assigned a number in the order of his graduation from 0001, Richmond Aulick, class of 1846, to 34,896, Scott J. Shields, class of 1966. Those ex-midshipmen and ex-naval cadets who left the service before graduating will be found in the same alphabetical list and are identified by a number indicating the class with which they were last officially associated. By means of these numbers one can readily find in the class section of the REGISTER an individual's class, personal biographical data and current address as known to the Alumni Association. The REGISTER OF ALUMNI is the only publication in existence that contains the aforementioned information.

In addition the book contains a geographical locator by which one may find the names of alumni presently residing in any of a large number of cities and areas. A current roster of the principal sea and shore commands and assignments in the 14

depth charges; and completed the sortie from the harbor in an outstanding manner."

I would be interested to know the source of what I consider to be an incorrect version of the event.

W. P. BURFORD '23

The Office of the Director of Naval History, Navy Department, fully confirms the assertions made in RAdm. Burford's letter. Hours after the MoNAGHAN had destroyed the submarine by ramming and depth-charging, the CASE passed over the spot and dropped depth charges. ED.

ALUMNI

EDITION Naval Service gives the names of the flag and general officer incumbents. The REGISTER also lists the names and gives the addresses of flag and general officers of the Navy and Marine Corps, both active and retired, who are not alumni of the Naval Academy. You will find, too, the names and addresses of class and chapter secretaries.

For inclusion in the new REGISTER the Naval Academy has provided seven articles which describe the program in each of the seven academic departments and answer questions on such matters as core requirements, validation and electives.

These articles provide a concise and authoritative description of the scholastic advancement that has been achieved at the Naval Academy.

The 1967 edition of the REGISTER OF ALUMNI is now available at Alumni House for $5.00 a copy. For each copy requested by mail there will be a postage charge of 75^ for addresses east of the Mississippi and $1.25 for those west of the Mississippi.

Mail order coupons may be found on pages 17, 38 and 52 SHIPMATE

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

SEA BREEZES

by Paul Schratz '39

ALUMNI

NEWS

OFFICERS President— VADM. WILLIAM R. SMEDBERG, III, USN (Ret.) '26 (8367), Washington,

D.C. Vice President (Eastern

Area)—

RADM. ROBERT H . BARNUM, USNR '33 (11102), Scarsdale, N. Y.

Vice President (Central Area)— MR. JOHN F . GORDON '22 (6330), Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Vice President (Western Area)— VADM. HAROLD O . LARSON, USN (Ret.) '25 (7899), Coronado, 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 Superintendents Representative— CAPT. R. E . HAWTHORNE, USN "43 (15416), USNA, Annapolis, Md. At Lar9e (To serve until Spring Meeting 1967) RAD.M.

GORDON

L.

CASWELL,

USN

(Ret.) '27 (9125)

RADM. H . B. MILLER, USN (Ret.) '24

(7380)

RADM. L . S. KINTBERGER, USN (Ret.)

'32 (10515)

CAPT. D . J. WALSH, USN

(Ret.)

'27

USN

'39

II, USN

'49

(9015) (To serve until Spring Meeting 1968)

CAPT.

EDWARD

L.

BEACH,

USN

'39

(13221)

CAPT.

PAUL

R.

SCHRATZ,

(13436)

RADM. C . S. COOPER, USN (Ret.) "27

(8653)

CDR. HARRY D . TRAIN,

(20423) (To serve until Spring Meeting 1969)

LTGEN. A . L . BOWSER, JR., USMC '32

(10650) RADM.

VADM.

R. B . PIRIE, USN

(Ret.)

'26

(8189)

J.

E.

KIRKPATRICK,

USNR

CDR. C . A. H. TROST, USN '53 (23314)

(Ret.) '31 (10277) From Local Chapters (To serve until Spring Meeting 1967) CAPT. A. J. GREENACRE, USN (Ret.) '26

MR. W . J. TONER, JR. '43 (15778),

(Ret.)

'24

(7572), Detroit LCDR. E . R . QOADY, USNR '43 (15800)

Los Angeles 1 9 6 7

CDR. ROLAND R . RIGGS, USN (Ret.) '04

(2653), San Francisco

(6952), Coronado F . R. DAVIS, USN

CDR. R. A . SENTMAN, USN (Ret.) '25

(8107), Philadelphia

'35 (11825), Connecticut RADM. C . S . SMILEY, USN (Ret.) '23

FEBRUARY,

RADM. J. A. ROBBINS, USN (Ret.) '30

(9912), Peninsula

Boston RADM. JOHN D . GERWICK, USN (Ret.)

LCDR.

RADM. E . B . DEXTER, USN (Ret.) '28

(9254), New York

(8197), Annapolis

ART BUCHWALD INTERVIEWS MILITARY ON ANTIMISSILE GAP I had another dream interview with famed Washington Post columnist Art Buchwald last week. Art wanted the inside dope on the antiballistic missile stories now in the news.

"Captain, I need an angle on the antimissile system of the Soviets and whether we should build one for 30 billion bucks."

"Well, first there's some confusion about this being something new. They started theirs around Moscow three years ago and Leningrad was even earlier."

"Wow! That's interesting and it brings up the very point I wanted to ask you about. You know, the military is often accused of coming up with a gimmick each year at budget time. Could you tell me just as a backgrounder and stricdy between us, is this really legit or is it just a budget ploy.?"

"Yes and no. The Russians seem to be spreading this story; it looks good from their viewpoint. You remember many years ago they built a handful of bombers and stimulated us into a hundred SAC wings, meanwhile spending their bankroll on sputniks and missiles. We beat 'em at their own game only by building a submarine fleet of Polaris solid fuel missiles almost overnite.

We not only grabbed the lead in the missile race with our fabulous sea-launched Polaris force but made both their liquid fueled missiles and their submarine fleet obsolete at the same time."

"Yes, but what's the tie-in?"

"Well, you know we're up to our ears in Vietnam to the tune of about two billion a month now."

"Right—and you think it's a golden opportunity for them to try to get us to spend ourselves into a new inflation spiral?"

"Still only half right. Art. You forget we weren't 'cost effective' a few years ago and now we really need the hard sell to make budget points. Well, those people aren't stupid either.

Just before old Krush got the heave-ho for trying to pull a coup in Disneyland, he set up his own cost analysts to get the Russian military off his back. Their Defense Minister is just as tough on the generals as ours, and they fight just as rough for the ruble. But one thing they don't have is an ear to the newspapers where they can plant a juicy leak occasionally. So their military has to use our newspapers."

"I'm beginning to see the light. If they can't leak to the press, they encourage the Party to stimulate us into an inflationary arms race. This meets Party goals and the generals have to build up their forces just to keep up with us Joneses. It all fits in. It's fantastic! But one more thing—this thirty billion price tag on the ABM to save thirty million lives. That's a lot of Buchwalds and it makes a big difference if the 'savings' is from 130 to 100 million dead—which is not very comforting to me—or from 30 million to nothing."

"Afraid I can't help you there. Art. We're already accused of producing 'savings' by not buying something we decide we don't need. In this case, all I can promise is that our studies prove we have the 30 million. You'll have to check the computer boys for the data base."

VADM. F . T . WATKINS, USN (Ret.) '22

(6359), Seatde VADM.

JOHN SYLVESTER, USN

(Ret.)

•26 (8148), Washington, D. C. 15

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"Dear Captain Kinney, "I would like to follow up our talk on the Surface Combatant School with a few comments on the present drive of the Naval Academy towards academic enrichment.

"While I, of course, believe it important to maintain high academic standards, I think that we must recognize that unless we completely abrogate our responsibilities to our midshipmen to give them sufficient grounding in their chosen profession, we can never compete on a completely academic basis with other engineering schools who have the capability of concentrating solely on academic endeavors; and what's more, I don't think that wc should.

"In my view, the most precious contribution that the Naval Academy has been able to make in the development of young officers is instilling in them a desire to serve. Other officer sources have been unable to come close. This intangible, indefinable, illusive attribute must be carefully protected and nurtured. If we lose this, no matter how fine an education we offer, it will do the Navy littie good. While it is impossible to isolate this indefinable quality of Naval Academy life which engenders this desire to serve, I would suspect that it is the professional naval atmosphere, the professional indoctrination and the professional training gained in a tough military environmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an environment which is steeped in the tradition of the Navy that contributes greatly to this element. I would look with infinite care at any change to the Naval Academy environment, regime or curricula which might tend to upset this important quality.

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May, 1967

April 10

SPRUANCE PORTRAIT ACQUIRED BY USNA Added to the Academy's fine portrait collection of the Navy's most distinguished World War II officers is an oil painting of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, one of the nation's truly great naval heroes. This work, recendy completed by Charles J. Fox, a nationally known portrait artist, hangs in the Library-Assembly Area of Bancroft Hall. Other late additions to the Naval Academy's collection are portraits of Fleet Admirals Leahy and Halsey by the same artist.

Included in Admiral Spruance's war record is credit for the victory at Midway in June 1942 which paved the way for the ultimate destruction of Japanese fighting forces in the Pacific. A book, Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN, A Study in Command by VAdm. E. P. Forrestel, USN (Ret.), was published by the Government Printing Office in 1966.

Admiral Spruance, a member of the Naval Academy class of 1907, was placed on the retired list in 1948 and now makes his home on the Monterey Peninsula in California.

PREPARATION FOR A CHOSEN PROFESSION The President of the Naval Academy Alumni Association believes that the following letter, addressed to the Commandant of Midshipmen, will be of interest to alumni. The author has been active in the Secretary of the Navy's Retention Task Force.

"The Naval Academy has served the Navy and the country magnificentiy during its long history. Its only pretense has been that it has trained fine naval officers. Not fine engineers, not fine mathematicians, not fine scientists, but fine naval officers. The unrestricted line officer, which, of course, comprises our largest officer community, is essentially a manager. While he must be sufficiendy grounded in engineering subjects to permit him to grasp technological fundamentals, I know of few if any URL officers who are in the business of direct engineering, nuclear, or electronic design or who are scientists. At best, the seagoing officer is only a part-time specialist ashore and he invariably is cast as a manager of projects. It is in the management area then that I feel our academic focus should be placed at the undergraduate level.

Copy Due at Alumni House

April, 1967

Admiral Spruance

"It seems to me that the prestige throughout the country that the Naval Academy enjoys and thus one of its great attractions has been founded upon its reputation as an institution possessing extremely high standards which require a real man to face its challenge and to succeed. If this challenge is removed I am afraid the great prestige that the Naval Academy enjoys will be seriously derrogated and so will its ability to attract the kind of young men we so desperately need.

The Naval Academy must remain a symbol of pride throughout the country and I believe that we must resist any action that would tend to tarnish the elements that comprise this symbol.

"Again, many thanks for your hospitality last week and warmest personal regards, Sincerely, ALLAN P. SLAFF

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ASSISTS WITH NEW NAVAL ACADEMY FACILITY The Naval Academy has long felt the need for a facility which would provide for individual midshipman-faculty member consultations in surroundings other than the typical, somewhat crowded and noisy, open faculty office. Such a facility is now to be realized in the form of a MidshipmenFaculty Lounge which will be located on the second deck of Mahan Hall.

In a reappraisal of Alumni Association funds earmarked for use in the Naval Academy's Distinguished Visiting Professor Program, and at the request of the Superintendent, the sum of $10,000, which had been set aside for that program, has been reallocated by the Association's Board of Trustees for use in construction of the Midshipmen-Faculty Lounge.

The following letter from the Superintendent to the Executive Director has been received.

Captain, U. S. Navy''

"Dear Fitz, "I have received your letter of 20 December In a recent letter to the Executive Director the 1966 informing me of the decision of the Board Superintendent of the Naval Academy wrote: of Trustees to contribute $10,000 to the Naval "I have read Allan Slaff's letter to Sheldon Academy for the Midshipmen-Faculty Lounge.

Kinney and agree with it completely. In the pro"Please relay to the Board of Trustees my deepcess of markedly improving the academic program est appreciation for their generosity in this action. over the last eight years, the relative effectiveness I am convinced that the construction of the of our professional education and training was somewhat reduced. Our major project this year, Midshipmen-Faculty Lounge will fill a pressing need at the Naval Academy in the service of the on which we are now concentrating, is to bring Midshipmen and the advancement of their eduthis aspect of the Academy back to its former cation. position of eminence. Furthermore, we are convinced we can do this while still pursuing the "The Board of Trustees should also know that academic excellence so necessary in a highly comit is my strong feeling that the cost of construcplex and technical world." tion of this type of facility should be borne by SHIPMATE

appropriated funds. Under the circumstances existing at this time, however, with military construction appropriations having been reduced to the barest minimum, there was litde opportunity for us to obtain appropriated funds for the venture.

As this fiscal austerity is likely to continue for some time in the future, the generous donation by the .\lumni .A.ssociation is providing the only means by which our much needed MidshipmenFaculty Lounge could be made possible.

"I wish to assure the Board of Trustees that the granting of this money for a construction purpose at the Naval .-\cademy does not constitute in my mind a precedent for fumre actions of this type.

"I am requesting authorization from the Secretary of the Navy to accept the donation. Upon receipt of approval, I will arrange an appropriate ceremony at which the check may be presented in front of the Brigade of Midshipmen in order that all Midshipmen will be aware of this important action by the Alumni Association, again demonstrating its wholehearted support of the Naval Academy by making the new MidshipmenFaculty Lounge a reality for the Midshipmen."

Warm personal regards.

Sincerely yours.

DRAPER L . KADFMANN

HEADQUARTERS REPORT INTERESTING STATISTICS The Association headquarters has an address for only 75% of the Academy alumni; hopefully, this percentage can be increased by an all hands effort.

In the annual Fund Raising Campaigns for the calendar years 1963, 1964, and 1965 an average of only 6.5% of some 24,000 alumni solicited each year acmally donated to the fund. In 1964-65 the percentage was 7%—an all-time high— compared with a national average of 22.7% for that year, as shown in the American Alumni Council's Survey of alumni gifts to the aimual funds of 760 public and private institutions.

According to the same source, the national average gift that year was $44.01; the Naval Academy alumni average gift was $15.25.

Here is how your Association stacks up with some others of reasonably comparable solicitation numbers* for the year 1964-65.

PercentAlumni age of Public Institution Solicited Donors Solicited *University of Florida 32,909 8079 32,500 6996 'University of Maine 33,199 7810 'University of Rutgers 19,500 1547 •Utah State University •Washington 33,000 3474 State University 24,000 1200 •State College of Iowa 35,000 6306 •University of Virginia U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY 23,918 23,918 1622 * Taken from American Alumni Council 1964-65

24.2% 21.5% 23.5% 7.7% 10.6% 5.0% 18.0% 7.0% Survey

Over the last several years membership in the Association (National Association, with headquarters at Alumni House, Annapolis—not regional chapters) has grown numerically, and percentage-wise in relation to the number of known addresses but, as pointed out in paragraph 1 above, there are far too many alumni for whom we have no address. Hopefully, with the help of all hands, more addresses will become available— and more addresses mean more members and more income to enable the Association better to carry out its basic mission of assistance to the Academy.

For further information about your alumni headquarters in the months ahead, stay tuned to this section of Shipmate.

FEBRUARY,

1967

LETTERS FROM MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER The below letters which require no explanation have been received by the Alumni Association's President.

"Dear Admiral Smedberg, "Again I would like to express my thanks to you and the Alumni Association for the beautiful wristwatch presented to me during the homecoming ceremonies. (See Shipmate, Dec. 1966.—Ed.) "It is particularly gratifying to an individual when he is recognized by his Alma Mater in the years following graduation. The homecoming festivities were a tremendous success in every way and I wish to thank the Alumni Association for all the efforts they expended to make this event so meaningful and for providing the opportunity for previous classmates to get together.

"The wristwatch will be carried on my next space flight, as well as being worn every day, so I can assure you that very good use will be made of this present.

"Although many of our graduates are now in the Air Force, I want to reaffirm our continued devotion and loyalty to our Alma Mater and our pride in the progress that has been made at the Academy.

"Looking forward to seeing you again in the near future."

Sincerely, THOMAS P. STAFFORD

Lt. Colonel USAF NASA Astronaut "Dear Admiral Smedberg, "I deeply regretted having to miss the Homecoming celebration last Friday at the Naval Academy. I was looking forward to meeting with fellow alumni joining the Brigade in cheering for the Team (as it mrned out, the Team did all right without me). Unfortanately, there was no way that I could avoid attending the Gemini XII Mission Rules Review and press conference in Houston.

"Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford both told me that they had a most enjoyable weekend.

Please accept my sincere appreciation for the beautiful wristwatch. It will get its first good use on the Gemini XII mission, and hopefully much more thereafter."

Sincerely, JAMES A. LOVELL, JR.

Captain, USN NASA Astronaut "Dear Admiral Smedberg, "My response in expressing my thanks to you and the Alumni Association has been delayed due to the rapidly changing commitments since the homecoming weekend.

"I have advanced from the prime crew commander of the second Apollo flight to the backup commander of the first Apollo flight. Although the changing events were rapidly paced, I was able to ascertain the date and time in accordance with the sidereal movement as reckoned with my new Rollex Chronometer.

"The first sensation that I received during that weekend was the youth of the midshipmen of today; the second was the maturity displayed by both these young midshipmen and the staff of the U. S. Naval Academy. The technology of our National Space Program has made a large demand on the Armed Forces for highly qualified personnel. It is my conviction that the graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy is best prepared to meet these requirements. It is with great pride that I can recall the response that you and our fellow alumni have made to the graduates of this GO system."

Respectfully yours, WALTER M . SCHIRRA, JR.

Captain USN NASA Astronaut

THE OLDEST LIVING ALUMNI The staff at Alumni House is not sure that the below list of the oldest living alumni of the Naval Academy is accurate. It will be appreciated if anyone having knowledge of a change to this list would communicate with the Executive Director.

Name Class Date of Birth Adm. Richard Harrison Jackson, USN (Ret.) 1887 10 May 1866 Mr. John Lutman Soule non-grad '90 1 May 1869 Mr. William Turner Saunders non-grad '90 April 1970 Capt. Lawrence Stowell Adams (CC) USN (Ret.) '94 22 Feb. 1875 Capt. John Valentine 16 Oct. 1875 Klemann, USN (Ret.) '95 Capt. Edward Trimble 15 Dec. 1875 Hoopes(SC)USN(Ret.) '97 Capt. Wilbert Smith, 8 Oct. 1876 USN (Ret.) '00 Capt. Zeno Everett 3 Nov. 1876 Briggs, USN (Ret.) '98 Capt. William Siebel Miller, USN (Ret.) '99 8 Dec. 1876 VAdm. Clark Howell Woodward, USN (Ret.) '99 4 March 1877 Adm. Thomas Charles Hart, USN (Ret.) '97 12 June 1877 RAdm. Henry Williams, USN (Ret.) '98 12 Aug. 1877 LCdr. John Earl Lewis, USN (Ret.) '99 8 July 1878 Adm. Claude Charles Bloch, USN (Ret.) '99 13 July 1878 VAdm. William Theodore Tarrant, USN (Ret.) '98 28 July 1878 Capt. Clarence Lament Arnold, USN (Ret.) '00 25 Aug. 1878 RAdm. Hugo Wilson Osterhaus, USN (Ret.) '00 12 Nov. 1878 VAdm. Charles Seymour Freeman, USN (Ret.) '00 19 Nov. 1878 Como. Julius Frederick 16 March 1879 Hellweg, USN (Ret.) '00 Mr. William Carroll 2 April 1879 Parrish non-grad '99 Mr. Arthur Barnes Keating '00 14 July 1879 RAdm. Charles Russell Train, USN (Ret.) '00 19 Sept. 1879

1967 REGISTER OF A L U M N I The new 1967 REGISTER is available for distribution $5.00 plus postage ($1.25 west of Miss.; 75f east of Miss.)

Enclosed is $ Please send 1967 REGISTER to:

Mail to: ALUMNI HOUSE Annapolis, Md. 21402

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last Call

JOHN

REGINALD

BEARDALL ' 0 8

RAdm. John R. Beardall, USN (Ret.), of Winter Park, Fla., died on 4 Jan. at the Air Force Base Hospital, Orlando, after suffering a stroke on 21 Dec. Services were held at All Saints BASSETT, ROBERT V A N RENSSELAER, JR. (CAPT USN RET ' 3 5 ) , 2 8 Dec. ' 6 6 , A l b u q u e r q u e , Episcopal Church in Winter Park, with memorial N. M. services at the Fort Myer Chapel on 9 Jan., folBATES, PAUL MARSHALL (CAPT USN RET ' 1 1 ) , lowed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

12 Dec. ' 6 6 , D e l M a r , Calif.

BEARDALL, J O H N REGINALD (RADM USN RET ' 0 8 ] , 4 J a n . ' 6 7 , AFBH, O r l a n d o , Fla. CAMPBELL, JAMES A T K I N S O N , JR. (LCDR USN RET ' 0 2 ) , 2 7 Dec. ' 6 6 , V e t e r a n s A d m i n i s t r a t i o n H o s p i t a l , P e r r y Point, M d .

FOWLER, RICHARD LABBITT (RADM USN ' 3 6 ) ,

PERCY TALMAGE

19 J a n . ' 6 7 , G l e n v i e w N A S , I I I . ' 3 5 ) , 14 Dec. ' 6 6 , W i l m i n g t o n , N . C. H I G H L E Y M A N , RICHARD (LCDR USN RET ' 2 0 ) , 17 Dec. ' 6 6 , Los Gatos, Calif.

HUGHES, J O H N GRESS, JR. (LT USN RET ' 2 5 ) , 3 Jan. ' 6 7 , Caldwell, N. J. CHAPMAN

WRIGHT ' 0 9

Capt. Percy T. Wright, USN (Ret.), of Arlington, Va., died on 13 Dec. at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md., after a brief illness. Services were held at St. Mark's Evangelical United Brethren Church in Arlington, with interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Capt. Wright, who was born in Trough Creek Valley, Huntingdon County, Pa., was graduated from Juniata College in Huntingdon County in 1905, and from the Naval Academy in 1909. As a midshipman he was an All-American right guard on the football team. He first served in the

G O R H A M , A L O N Z O D U M A Y (COL USMCR RET

MORGAN, JOHN

who has lived out a pattern which could well serve as a model for young Americans everywhere."

Survivors include his widow Edith McCormick Beardall of 1403 Green Cove Road, Winter Park; two sons, Capt. John R. Beardall, Jr., USN, Chief of Staff to the Commander of the Sixth Fleet, and Mr. Geoffrey Bonser Beardall of Arlington, Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Y. Fitzhugh Hardcastle of Groton, Mass.; a brother, Mr. William Beardall of Orlando; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

(CAPT USN RET

cruisers MINNESOTA and TACOMA and the mine-

' 3 3 ) , 2 7 Dec. ' 6 6 , D o v e r , D e l .

OSBURN, CARL TOWNSEND (CAPT USN RET ' 0 7 ) , 2 8 Dec. ' 6 6 , St. H e l e n a , Calif.

PORTZ, KARL EDWARD ' 4 7 , 2 6 Dec. ' 6 6 , Towson, M d .

R O T H , W I L L I A M LESLIE (MAJ USAF ' 5 3 ) , 11 Dec. ' 6 6 , V e t e r a n s A d m i n i s t r a t i o n Hospit a l , Sioux Falls, S. D. S M I T H , ELWOOD SPENCER ' 1 0 , Dec. ' 6 5 , Fresno, Calif.

SPERRY, MARK LEAVENWORTH, JR. ' 1 5 , 9

layer SAN FRANCISCO. He entered the submarine service in 1913, and was awarded the Navy Cross for commanding the submarine AL-9 on the Irish Sea Patrol during World War I. Much of his career was devoted to the improvement of submarines. He was instrumental in reorganizing spare part availability for faster submarine overhauls, in developing better batteries for use in submarines, and in the installation of diesel-electric drives for subs. He later served in

John Reginald Beardall '08

Adm. Beardall was born in Sanford, Fla., and attended Porter Military .A.cademy in Charleston, S. C. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1908, and first served in USS ILLINOIS with the battleship WEST VIRGINIA, and in the Bureau J a n . ' 6 7 , St. C r o i x , V i r g i n Islands. the Great White Fleet. In 1910 he received a of Engineering in Washington, D. C , and comcommendatory letter from the Secretary of the manded the submarine tender CANOPUS on the STEPHENS, FRANK BRISCOE (CDR USN RET Navy for his courageous action during an ammu- Asiatic Station. He was retired in 1933 following ' 2 9 ) , 2 1 Dec. ' 6 6 , State C o l l e g e , P a . nition fire on board USS CULOGA. He served in a heart attack.

STEWART, ROBERT WESLEY (LT USN RET ' 6 0 ) , USS VERMONT during the occupation of Vera 5 J a n . ' 6 7 , Columbus, O h i o .

Cruz, then taught in the Department of SeamanVOSE, W I L L I A M CECIL (RADM USN RET ' 1 9 ) , ship at the Naval Academy. He served during 3 1 Dec. ' 6 6 , U S N H , Chelsea, W I L S O N , CARLISLE BRITTANIA '16],

Mass.

(COL USA RET

16 Dec. ' 6 6 , John D a y , O r e .

YEAGER, W I L L I A M CORNELIUS ' 2 8 , 2 5 A p r .

'66, Mineral Wells, Tex. Y O U M A N S , J O H N WINFRED ' 2 5 , 3 M a r c h ' 6 4 , Lexsy, G a .

JAMES A T K I N S O N

CAMPBELL, JR. ' 0 2

LCdr. James A. Campbell, Jr., USN (Ret.), of Bethesda, Md., died on 27 Dec. at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Perry Point, Md. Services were held at the Fort Myer Chapel, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

LCdr. Campbell, who was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1902, was a veteran of the Spanish American War and the Cuban and Nicaraguan campaigns. During World War I he served as District Communications Superintendent of the Fourth Naval District, Philadelphia. He held a Letter of Commendation with Silver Star for World War I services, and the Spanish American, Cuban Pacification and Nicaraguan Campaign Medals.

Following his retirement in June 1914 he made his home in Rehoboth Beach, Del., where he was active in local politics and civic affairs. For some years he held an executive position with Penn Jersey Shipbuilding Co. He served as a city commissioner and as a State Representative. He formerly was post commander of the Henlopen Post of the American Legion, and Department Commander of the American Legion of Delaware.

Survivors include his widow, Louise J. Campbell of 4857 Battery Lane, Bethesda, 20014; a son, James A. Campbell 3d of Atianta, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. John Daly of Chevy Chase and Mrs. Helen Bradford of the home address, and three grandchildren.

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He was aide and flag secretary to Commander Special Service Squadron from July 1923 until March 1925; commanded USS SANDS, after which he was assistant U. S. Naval Attache to England, with additional duty at the American Embassy in Paris, Rome, The Hague, and Berlin. He then became senior aide on the staff of Commander Naval Forces Europe.

After commanding USS GILMER he completed the senior course at the Naval War College and in 1931 served on the staff of the college until June 1933. In 1939 he was appointed aide to the Secretary of the Navy; commanded USS V I N CENNEs, then in May of 1941 became naval aide to President Roosevelt. He was appointed Superintendent of the Naval Academy in January 1942, serving until August 1945; for this duty he was awarded the Legion of Merit for services in the conversion from a peace-time to war-time basis and in the training of the Regular and Reserve Midshipmen.

In August 1945 Adm. Beardall became Commandant of the 15th Naval District at Balboa, Canal Zone, and Commander, Panama Sea Frontier; he was awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of the second Legion of Merit, for meritorious service there. He was retired on 1 Nov. 1946 after 40 years service, and lived in Berryville, Va., until 1955, when he moved to Florida. He held a number of awards and decorations, including the Mexican Service Medal and the French Legion of Honor, and honorary degrees from Temple University (LL.D. 1942) and the University of California at Los Angeles (Sc.D., 1944). In 1964 he was presented the William Fremont Blackman Medal by the president of Rollins College "for services to mankind," when he was cited as a "distinguished son of Florida

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Capt. Wright was recalled to limited active duty during World War II. He served in the OfiSce of Naval Records and Library, where he directed the procurement and cataloguing of tape reordings of combat action and commentary by distinguished combat officers. He held the Navy-Marine Corps Medal, the Adantic Service and World War I Service Medals.

Surviving are his widow Florence Irene of 2436 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, Va.; two sons, LCdr, Robert S. Wright, USN (Ret.) of Norfolk, Va., and Mr. Thomas J. Wright of Fairfield, Calif., and five grandchildren.

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PAUL MARSHALL BATES '11 Capt. Paul M. Bates, USN (Ret.), died on 12 Dec. at his home at Del Mar, Calif. Services were held at the Benbough Mortuary, with interment held on the 19th in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Capt. Bates, who was born in Birmingham, .\la., was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1911. He was one of the few officers to serve in the submarine service and as a naval aviator, and was a veteran of the Mexican War and World Wars I and II. He had duty in fourmasted schooners, early and modern cruisers, destroyers, batdeships, submarines and airplanes.

He first served in USS CALIFORNIA in China and Nicaraguan waters; entered the submarine service in 1914, and while assigned to USS MILWAUKEE engaged in the blockade of the port of Guayamas during the Pershing Punitive Expedition into Mexico after Pancho Villa.

During World War I he commanded the submarine L-7; taught naval construction and steam engineering at the Naval Academy, and qualified as a naval aviator in July I92I. During 1922-23 he organized and commanded Fighting Plane Squadron One, and in July 1924 was Commander of Utility Squadron One in the first seaplane squadron flight from San Diego to Seatde.

He was General Inspector of Naval -Aircraft at McCook Field, Dayton, Ohio. After attending the Naval War College at Newport, R. I., he served in succession in WRIGHT, LEXINGTON and

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LEY; before retiring in 1932 he was executive officer of the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Va. Capt. Bates was recalled to active duty in July 1940 and served as officer in charge of Completed Naval Installations at Midway, Johnston, and Palmyra Islands. He was at Pearl Harbor at the time of the Japanese attack, then was transferred to the 13th Naval District as ordnance officer for installation of anti-aircraft defense. He was retired for physical disability in March 1946 and moved to Del Mar. Survivors include a daughter; a son, Paul M. Bates, Jr., of 4644 Farmer's Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, and five grandchildren.

MARK LEAVENWORTH SPERRY, JR. '15 Mr. Mark L. Sperry, Jr. of Middlebury, Conn., died at sea on 9 Jan. while on a West Indies cruise. Services were held on the 12th in die Middlebury Congregational Church.

Mr. Sperry, who was born in Waterbury, Conn., was graduated from Taft School, and the Naval Academy in 1915. He served in the WYOMING for over three years, including service in the Sixth Batde Squadron at Scapa Flow. He was present at the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet. After World War I he served in destroyers and commanded a flushdecker as a lieutenant. He retired from the Navy as a lieutenant commander in 1922, after serving throughout World War I. He then became associated with the Scovill Co., working there in various capacities. He was appointed vice president in the late 1930's.

He was a 32d degree Mason and a member of the Waterbury Club and the Highfield Club and had been president of the Waterbury Boys' Club Since retiring from the company he traveled extensively around the world, and belonged to the Laurentian Club in Canada.

Survivors include his widow Lois of Tucker Hill Road, Middlebury; two sons, Allen M. of Middlebury, and Corydon S. of Bedford Hills, N. Y.; two daughters, Mrs. George Stege of Riverside, and Mrs. Coleman Mockler of Wayland, Mass.; one sister. Miss Ruth Sperry of Waterbury, and 15 grandchildren.

CARLISLE BRITTANIA WILSON '16 Col. Carlisle B. Wilson, USA (Ret.), died of pneumonia on 16 Dec. in the Blue Mountain Hospital at John Day, Ore. Services were held at Fort Myer Chapel, with interment in Ariington FEBRUARY,

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National Cemetery on the 21st. He was born in Greenville, N. C. Col. Wilson attended the Naval Academy with the class of 1916, and was graduated from the U. S. Military Academy in 1917. After serving in Europe in World War II, he was named commander of the 65th Infantry Regiment in Puerto Rico. He also served on the Staff of General Headquarters of the Sixth Army in the Far East, and received the Commendation Ribbon for his services. He was retired in October 1952.

and took active part in community affairs. He taught at the high school and served on the Tax Equalization Board. He was also employed in the sales and accounting offices of a local automobile agency and lumber mill.

He is survived by his widow Ruth of RFD 2, Willis; three sons, John Charles of Conroe; Donald Edmund of HuntsviUe; and Richard Phillips of Houston, Tex.; four grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamblin of St. Petersburg, Fla.

He is survived by his widow, Madeline, of 311 West Maine, John Day; three sons, Carlisle B. Wilson, Jr. of San Francisco; Maj. Ernest B. Wilson, USA, of West Point, N . Y., and Capt.

Nicholas B. Wilson, USA, of Fort Campbell, Ky., and five grandchildren. Also two brothers. Col. Wdliam R. Wilson, USA (Ret.), of Los Angeles, and Maj.-Gen. D. S. Wilson, USA (Ret.), of Arlington, Va.

JOHN GRESS HUGHES, JR. '25 Lt. John G. Hughes, Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 3 Jan. at his home in Caldwell, N. J., after a year's illness. Interment was in Columbia, Pa. Lt. Hughes, who was born in Columbia, was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1925. He first served in USS N E W YORK, then in the BiLLiNGSLEY fot three years, and in the J. FRED TALBOTT. He attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Annapolis, and the University of California.

Following his retirement in November 1942 for physical disability, he became connected with Curtiss-Wright as chief inspector of the Propellor Division, and later was sales manager for the Mont-Ridge Co. of Montclair, N. J. He later opened his own business, the Weather Products Co. of Cedar Grove, N. J. He is survived by his widow, the former Mattie Louise Pusey, of 30 Overlook Road, Caldwell, and a granddaughter, Valerie Mertice Hughes. The only son, Lt.(jg) John G. Hughes, III, USNR, was killed in a jet crash at Quonset Point, R. I., in 1957.

WILLIAM CECIL VOSE '19 RAdm. William C. Vose, USN (Ret.), died at the Naval Hospital, Chelsea, on 31 Dec. of a heart and circulatory ailment. Interment with full military honors was at Arlington National Cemetery on 5 Jan. A native of Fitchburg, Mass., Adm. Vose was graduated in June 1918 with the class of 1919 from the Naval Academy. He served aboard USS PRESTON in the Destroyer Force based on Brest, France, during the rest of World War I. When a lieutenant, he received his Master of Science degree in 1926, from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and thereafter was closely connected with torpedo production, procurement and repair.

Ashore, he had tours of duty in the torpedo division of the naval Bureau of Ordnance, twice at the Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, at the Naval Torpedo Station, Keyport, Washington, and commanded the Naval Torpedo Station at Alexandria, Va. In pre-World War II days afloat, he served as torpedo repair officer in destroyers, as gunnery officer of the aircraft carrier ENTERPRISE when she was commissioned in 1939, and commanded the oiler RAMAPO on the West Coast-Asiatic run.

As a captain during World War II, he commanded the cruiser VICKSBURG during the rigorous amphibious assaults on Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and received both a Bronze Star Medal and a Legion of Merit for his courageous conduct and professional skill.

Following retirement from the Navy in 1947, Adm. Vose served with distinction as professional engineer on the Water Pollution Control Commission of the State of New Hampshire, and as a lay justice in the Municipal Court of Amherst, N. H., where he resided.

He is survived by his widow, Alice Emily Vose (nee Fowler) of Amherst, and formerly of Washington, D. C ; a son, Capt. William F. Vose, USN (Ret.) of Norfolk, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert A. Thompson of Loomis, Calif., and Mrs. Jesse James of Dover, N. H.; four grandsons and four granddaughters.

CHARLES BELL '21 Cdr. Charles Bell, USN (Ret.), died of a heart condiiton at his home in Willis, Tex., on 14 Nov. Memorial services were held in the Marland Chapel of the Roses.

Cdr. Bell, who was born in Nashville, Tenn., was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1921.

He was first assigned to USS HURON on the Asiatic Station. After the rescue operations following the great Japanese earthquake he was rotated to the Special Service Squadron based in Balboa, Canal Zone. He served through the second Nicaraguan and Honduran campaigns, then in 1935 was retired for physical disability. He was recalled to active duty in 1940 and assigned to duty in Charleston, S. C , and New Orleans, La. Subsequent to re-retirement in 1945 he settled at his ranch home in southeast Texas, near Willis,

WILLIAM CORNELIUS YEAGER '28 Mr. William C. Yeager of Mineral Wells, Tex., died suddenly at a local hospital on 25 April 1966, following a heart attack. Services were held in the First Presbyterian Church, with interment in Woodland Park Cemetery.

Mr. Yeager, who was born in Mineral Wells, attended the Naval Academy and the University of Texas. For 25 years he was with the U. S. Agriculture Department, in Civil Service: 16 years in the Fort Worth office and nine years in Dallas.

He retired from the service in 1963 and returned to his home town. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

He is survived by his widow Neva of 908 Northwest 11th Street, Mineral Wells; two brothers and a sister, Robert Yeager of Amarillo and Harry Yeager of Dallas, and Mrs. J. C. Shockley of Sulphur Springs, Tex. FRANK BRISCOE STEPHENS '29 Cdr. Frank B. Stephens, USN (Ret.), of State College, Pa., died at the Centre County Hospital on 21 Dec. Memorial services were held at the Park Forest Village United Evangelical United Brethren Church of State College, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery on the 27th.

Cdr. Stephens was born in Robinson, III., and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1929.

He served in the Navy until 1945 when he retired in, the rank of commander. He received his Master's degree at the California Institute of Technology in 1939 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree at Penn State University in 1949. He has been a professor of meteorology at Penn State since 1945. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and of the American Meteorology Society.

On 27 Dec. his widow Mildred died at HoUidaysburg. Pa., after a long illness, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. She was a graduate of DePauw University and from Stanford University.

He is survived by a son, James B. Stephens, of 426 South Santa Fe, Norman, Okla., a smdent at the University of Oklahoma, and a brother, Lewis E. Stephens of Oklahoma City.

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ROBERT V A N RENSSELAER BASSETT, JR. ' 3 5

Capt. Roben Van R. Bassett, Jr., USN (Ret.), died in Albuquerque, N . M., on 28 Dec. Services were held in Fort Myer Chapel, followed by interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 3 Jan. Born in Owego, N . Y., Capt. Bassett attended Severn School, and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1935. He was assigned to USS TEXAS and later served in SAVANNAH before going to POPE where he fought against superior enemy forces in the Philippines, the Netherlands, East Indies, Makassar Strait and Badoeng Strait. For these gallant actions POPE received the Presidential Unit Citation.

Col. Gorham was born in Washington, N . C , and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1935. He was on active duty as a Marine Corps Reserve officer in 1936-37, and returned to active duty in March 1940 and served continually until 1 Oct. 1946. He had duty in the South Pacific from May 1942 to April 1943, and again from Oct. 1944 until Dec. 1945. He saw action at Guadalcanal, Saipan, Tiniam, Okinawa and North China, and was twice wounded.

He received the Bronze Star Medal for the Okinawa Operation and was advanced to the rank of colonel for having been especially commended for his performance of duty in combat. He commanded the 1st Engineering Battalion, Third Amphibious Corps, Fleet Marine Force Pacific.

third, fourth, fifth and six Air Medals for a series of meritorious acts during 1944. Among his other awards were the Navy Commendation Ribbon and the Presidential Unit Citation to Task Unit 77.4.3.

Adm. Fowler served as Commander Attack Carrier Group Eleven from Feb. 1947 to June 1948 in the VALLEY FORGE which made a world

cruise lasting 13 months. He was air officer on the staff of Commander, Operational Development Force; graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College in July 1950, then served on the staff of Chief, Naval Air Advanced Training in Corpus Christi, Tex. In July 1952 he was executive officer in USS LEYTE, then served as assistant operations officer for air on the staff of the Commander-inChief, Naval Forces Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, London. After graduating from the Na-

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Capt. Bassett received the Legion of Merit with combat " V " for serving as engineering officer and officer of the deck during the height of these batdes. After being crippled by enemy aircraft, the ship was finally sunk on 2 March 1942. He and other survivors were in the shark-infested waters for three days before being picked up by an enemy destroyer. They were imprisoned in Japan until August 1945.

After retiring. Col. Gorham was Commandant of Cadets at Edwards Military Instimte at Salemburg, N. C , and taught at Randolph Macon Academy at Front Royal, Va., and at Wilmington College. He was active in community affairs at Wilmington, and his main interest in life was working with young men.

He is survived by his widow Margaret Sparrow Gorham of Harbor Island, N . C , and a son, A. Dumay Gorham, Jr., of 14 S. Fifth St., Wilmington.

tional War College in 1956 he became executive aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for

After eight months' hospitalization, travel and refresher training, Capt. Basset was assigned o the Atiantic Reserve Fleet Group in Philadelphia.

He then commanded REHOBOTH and SAN PABLO

engaging in oceanography. After completing a War College course he served in the Bureau of Naval Operations before becoming executive officer in BALTIMORE. He later had duty with Commander Service Force Pacific; was commanding officer of the NROTC Unit at Duke University, then served on the staff of Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. In 1959 he received a Master's degree in political science from Duke University.

He served in the Navy Department until 1962, then commanded the NROTC Unit at the University of New Mexico. H e also was awarded the Dutch Bronze Cross.

Following his retirement in 1966, Capt. Bassett continued to live in Albuquerque where his widow, the former Doris Pugh of Ardmore, Pa., lives at 13,600 Sunset Canyon Drive, N.E. He is also survived by a daughter Sandra of Albuquerque; a son Armond J. Bassett of Rochester, N. Y.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Bassett of Owego, and a brother Charles Bassett of Syracuse, N. Y. ALONZO DUMAY GORHAM '35

Col. A. Dumay Gorham, USMCR (Ret.), died in a Wilmington, N. C , hospital on 14 Dec. after suffering a heart attack. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery.

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RICHARD LABBITT FOWLER ' 3 6

RAdm. Richard L. Fowler, USN, Chief of Naval Air Reserve training at the Glenview Naval Air Station, III., died in a fire in his quarters on 19 Jan. Authorities said the fire started from a burning log or an ember from a fireplace. Services were held in Fort Myer Chapel, followed by interment with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on the 23rd.

Adm. Fowler was born in Fargo, N . D., and attended North Dakota State College for one year before entering the Naval Academy. He was graduated in the class of 1936. He first served in the aircraft carrier USS LEXINGTON, and completed flight training at Pensacola in 1939. From September 1943 through January 1945, during World War II, he commanded Composite Squadron 5, and Carrier Division Air Group 26 attached to Task Unit 77.4.3., which participated in the batties of Saipan, Palau, Leyte Gulf and Iwo Jima. At Peleliu his Wildcat fighters and Avenger torpedo planes secured the important beachhead.

He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as commanding officer of the squadron, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement from 27 July to 13 August 1944. He held the Air Medal while group commander and flight leader during attacks at Saipan and Tinian from 15 June to 2 July '44, and was awarded gold stars in lieu of the second.

Air. He commanded USS SALISBURY SOUND, the

carrier USS ESSEX, then in 1960 he became executive assistant and aide to the Chief of Naval Operations. He was named a member of the Net Evaluation Sub Committee of the National Security Council in 1961, then became Chief of Staff and Aide to Commander Naval Air Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet in San Diego. After commanding the Patrol Force Seventh Fleet and U. S. Taiwan Patrol Force, he became Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training at Glenview in September 1965.

He is survived by his widow, Grace Mederies Fowler, who was injured in the fire at Quarters A; two daughters, Mrs. Guery S. Dutton of Atlanta, Ga., and Julia Ellen of Glenview, and a son, Richard Coburn Fowler, also of the home address, and two grandchildren.

KARL EDWARD PORTZ ' 4 7

Mr. Karl E. Portz died suddenly on 26 Dec. at his home in Towson, Md., following a heart attack. Services were held at the William CookBrooks Funeral Home, with interment in the National Cemetery at Catonsville.

Mr. Portz, who was born in Illinois, attended Severn School and Northwestern University before entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1946 with the class of 1947. After resigning from the service as an ensign, he was with the Sandia Corporation at Albuquerque, N. M., until October 1955, when he joined the Bendix Corporation as a project engineer. He then became chief engineer of the Reliability Department, which was responsible for testing ol all electronic equipment manufacmred by the Bendix Radio Division; he recendy was appointed chief engineer of Systems Assurance and Communications Engineering of the corporation.

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Among his survivors are his widow, the former Elizabeth Perkins, and three children, Linda K., Alice and Robert N., of 1827 Thornton Ridge Road, Towson, Md. 21204.

WILLIAM LESLIE ROTH ' 5 3

Maj. William Leslie Roth, USAF (Ret.), died of cancer on 11 Dec. at the Veterans -•administration Hospital, Sioux Falls, S. D. Memorial services were held at the United Church of Christ Congregational at Estelline, with interment in the National Cemetery at Sturgis.

Maj. Roth was born in Watertown, S. D., and attended South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1953, and commissioned in the U. S. Air Force. He served with the Strategic Air Command as a navigator in B-47 aircraft from 195156, and received his Master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado in 1964.

He served with the Logistics Command at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as an electrical engineer in fighter aircraft radar and weapons research from 1964-66, then reported to the Pacific Air Command as a navigator in a squadron flying C-130 tactical troop carrier support missions from Taiwan to Viemam. He was medically retired from the service in November 1966. H e was a member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion Post of Estelline.

He is survived by his widow Joyce and three sons, Leslie, Robert and James of Colman, S. D. 57017; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie W. Roth of EstelUne, S. D. 57234; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frank Lowthian of Canton, S. D., and a brodier, LCdr. James F. Rotii, USN, of Virginia Beach, Va. ROBERT WESLEY STEWART ' 6 0

LL Robert W. Stewart, USN ( R e t ) , died of Hodgkins Disease on 5 Jan. at the University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Lt. Stewart was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1960, and was retired for physical disability in 1964. He attended night law school and was employed in the office of the Attorney General, State of Ohio at Columbus, as legal librarian until his death.

He is survived by his widow Marlene; his parents of Bowling Green, Ky., a sister, and a brodier, LCdr. William A. Stewart, (MC) USNR. THOMAS JAMES HOLDEN ' 6 4

1st Lt. Thomas J. Holden, USMC, died as the result of a gunshot wound from hostile rifle fire while on an operation near Da Nang, Vietnam, on 22 Oct. Interment was in the family plot by his mother at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bamgall, Dutchess County, New York.

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Lt. Holden was born in New York City, and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1964.

After completing basic training at Marine Corps School, he served at Quantico until December 1965. He was assigned to Vietnam in January 1966, where he served with the Second Battalion, Third Marines; in August he received a leg wound, then returned to duty as commanding officer of G Company, which he served until his death.

He is survived by his father, Mr. Thomas W. Holden, and a brother, James F. Holden of 100 Chester Place, Englewood, N. J. 07631-

Sec'y, Como. Harry A. Badt, USN (Ret.) Apt. 609, Blair House, 8201 16th St. Silver Spring, Md. 20910

John R. BEARDALL: From tiie Orlando, Fla., Sentinel dated 5 Jan.: "Rear Admiral John Reginald Beardall, member of a pioneer Central Florida family with a long and distinguished naval career bekind him, died Wednesday. He was 79.

Adm. Beardall suffered a stroke Dec. 21.

"A resident of 1403 Green Cove Road in Winter Park since his retirement in 1946, Admiral Beardall was the brother of former Orlando Mayor William Beardall and the late Dr. Harald Martyn Beardall, prominent Orlando physician.

"The three men were the sons of William and Florence Bonser Beardall who came to Florida in 1883 and setded near MellonvUle (Sanford).

The boys attended public schools in both Sanford and Orlando.

"Their father was city engineer of Sanford after he got out of the citrus business following the Great Freeze of 1895. After his death, his widow and the three children moved to Orlando in 1900. . . ."

Services were held at All Saints Episcopal Church in Winter Park with Father William H. Folwell officiating. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery.

My thoughts go back to plebe summer at Annapolis when morning roll call for breakfast was held on the red brick walk in front of Old Bancroft Hall. I can hear the names of "Alston," "Ames," "Bacon," "Badt," "Batzer," "Belt," "Beardall' and so on down the line. Then to the mess hall for breakfast and you should have seen us starving midshipmen taking two helpings of oatmeal after eight hours of drills that first month of plebe .summer! Do you remember our drills in the Armory where Swordmaster A. J. Corbesier gave us such "fatherly advice" as: "Heads-UP," "Chins-out" and "Smmmicks-in."

Those were Good Old Days . . .

The class extends heartfelt sympathy to Edith and her family.

A nice Xmas card from Anne Hilliard, widow of Capt. John C. HILLIARD. Anne says she has been "flitting" around our Southland since October and is now temporarily at The Langford Hotel, Winter Park, Fla. She expects to visit her son who is assigned to Headquarters Monastery of his religious Order in Union City, N. J. Greetings for happy holidays from Hazel Grant Davis, widow of Capt. Henry F. D. DAVIS. Hazel lives at Holbrook House, 314 Ck>urt St., Portsmouth, N. H. Good wishes for the holiday season from Maj. John H. and Alice EARLE, USA (Ret.) '08, who are spending the winter at 7007 Point O'Rocks, Sarasota, Fla. They ask that you "STOP and knock upon their door" if you are passing through so that they can gladly welcome you.

Your secretary spent the month of December and the holidays in Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md., having his "ticker repaired." The doctors, nurses and corpsmen give you excellent attention; I am grateful to them for their kindness.

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RAdm. Harold C. Train, USN (Ret.) Mary's St., Annapolis, Md. 21401

Percy Talmage WRIGHT: We have lost one of the finest men in our class and we all grieve at such a great loss. Percy died on 13 Dec. at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda after a brief illness from a heart condition. He had retired on 1 Sept. 1933 due to a bad heart. Services were held at St. Mark's Church of Evangelical United Breti:iren in Arlington followed by burial in Arlington National Ometery with full military honors. Six classmates and some close friends acted as honorary pallbearers.

Percy was born 18 Nov. 1885 in Trough Creek Valley, Huntingdon County, Pa., where he was graduated from Juniata College in 1905. He entered the Naval Academy shordy thereafter.

While at the Academy he played on the football team and became an All-American guard. I would like to quote from our Luc^ Bag: "The grizzly bear of the football team, who made a goldenhahed All-American player on the Army football team look like a bad littie boy who just had been spanked." Took hold of the Y.M.C.A. as president with his characteristic energy and with a frank, genuine sincerity that went far toward its success during his time in office.

He was active in wild life conservation, belonging to the Isaac Walton League, in civic and church affairs in the Northern Virginia area.

He was an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, St. George Episcopal Church and St. Mark's Church of Evangelical United Brethren in Arlington.

In addition to the Navy Cross he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for saving a drowning man in Europe during World War I. I quote again from our Luc^ Bag: "When you are in trouble, go to Percy; when you are happy and free from care, go to Percy. In fact, go to Percy whenever you can, and be sure that if you don't come away better than you were before, it isn't Percy's fault. He is a man in the truest, fullest sense of the word. He believes in doing well whatever he undertakes—and does it."

In Rad Moses' writeup of Percy in our Fiftieth Anniversary Book., he finishes by saying: "One is better for having known Percy."

He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Irene Hassinger of Lewistown, Pa., whom he married 28 June 1928, of the home address, 2436 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Va.; two sons, Lt. Thomas John Wright, USNR, Fairfield, Calif., and LCdr. Robert Sims Wright, USN (Ret.), 3312 Bapaume Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23509, and five grandchildren.

Isabel Merriman HOEY: I deeply regret to report that Isabel died 29 Dec. at the Bay View Nursing Home, Portsmouth, R. I. She had been in ill health for some months. Services were held at the Hambly Funeral Home, Newport; the Rev. Canon Ballard, rector of Trinity Church, officiated.

Interment was in the Merriman family plot at Geneva, N. Y. She was the former Isabel C. Merriman of Boston; the daughter of Capt. Edgar C. Merriman, graduate of the Naval Academy class of 1861.

She married Benny Hoey in 1917. He died in Key West, Fla., 29 AprU 1943, while a captain, USN, on active duty.

She is survived by a daughter, Emily, the wife of Cdr. William Soverel of North Palm Beach, Fla.; a son, Thomas Granville Hoey, of Newport; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

One of the grandchildren is Lt.(jg) Peter Wolcott Soverel, class of 1963.

Emily Bassett WINTERS: I regret to report that Emily died on 8 Jan. in the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, of a heart attack, after a short illness.

After cremation, her remains were taken to Society Hills, S. C , where memorial services wc»e held. Burial was in the Baptist Church Cemetery 21

in the Winters family plot, where Ted, who died in Palatka, Fla., 24 Oct. 1943, and other members of the Winters family were buried.

Emily was born in Bell, Pa. She and Ted were married in Penn Hills, Md., in 1912 or 1913.

She was a member of the Naval Academy Women's Club. Surviving are her son, Capt.

Theodore Hugh Winters, Jr., USN (Ret.), USNA 1935, c/o Essex Wire Corp., 686 lltii St., N.W., Atianta, Ga. 30318; four grandchildren and a brother, RAdm. Melvin H . Bassett, USN (Ret.), of Annapolis.

Editor's note: May and I were out on the Asiatic Station during the period 1924-26 when Ted and Emily were out there. Ted and I had command of destroyers.

CLASS LUNCHEON: Bad weatiier cut down the attendance at the December class luncheon on the 20th. Only 6 present: Braisted, Hustvedt, Train, Gillam, Merrill and Moore.

BIRTHDAYS IN FEBRUARY Happy birthday to: Espy Stanton on the 4th, McClabe on the 10th, Braisted on the 12th and Oldendorf on the 16th.

ble granddaughter. Checked in with 'lOers out there. Moving to Arlington in June for permanent to live near his other daughter.

Pat (RAdm. Howard A.) FLANIGAN and Margie check in from Switzerland. They love the life on Lake Leman, and enjoy reading about 1910ers in this letter—they say! Cdr. Geo. FULLER and May are loyal to bodi their USNA classes—'10 and '11. Dutch (Capt. Roman B) HAMMES sent a snapshot of himself and Mrs. H .

He is a pretty young looking 80-plusser, too.

Dutch has within the year had the thanks ot CNO for a suggestion for docking ships in Saigon harbor—the result of his experience as a port director in WWII. And he has had the satisfaction of seeing his suggestions actually installed and used. Much appreciated greetings from Harry (Adm. H. W.) Hill '11, and Margaret.

A note from Phoebe (Mrs. J. Ogden) Hoffman: "Pete misses the Old Navy. Do write to him. He still has his old spirit." Hustle (VAdm. Olaf M.) Hustvedt '09 and Irene will be stopping by The Hermitage in the early spring—enroute to a long visit in Honolulu.

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Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.), 5509 Grove St. Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey 0. Thomas 725 West Boulevard, Kokomo, Ind. 46902

El wood Spencer SMITH:. It is with deep regret that we learn from his daughter, Mrs. William (Marjorie Smith) Kolstad, of the death of her father a year ago (4 Dec. 1965) in Fresno, Calif.

"Smitty," as we knew him, was one of the very nicest of 'lOers. He unformnately contracted TB our youngster year and spent the last two years of the USNA course at the Naval Hospital, Las Animas, Col. He was permitted to continue his studies from there, and was graduated with our class—the youngest member of the class. He was granted a diploma "in absentia"—^ranking in the first quarter of the class. He was discharged from the hospital and resigned from the Naval Service in Nov. 1910. He married Zela Northcutt of Denver—the sister of our classmate Carlton (Pedro) Northcutt. Smitty has been a successful business man in varied enterprises—lastiy in operation of an outdoor advertising plant in Fresno. For several years he has been afflicted with Parkinson's disease, and living in a convalescent or nursing home. Although few of us have seen him over the years, he has been a loyal alumnus and classmate.

Again—many thanks for the seasonal greetings from classmates, associates and friends of other classes. Each had some "dope" for this annual letter.

A very cheerful card from Theo (Mrs. Lorain) Anderson. She and "Sis"—Miss Mary Lucas Cantwell—are living at 207 S. 3rd St., Wilmington, N . C. 28401. Many relatives nearby, and Andy's daughter, Cynthia, make life for them very pleasant.

Mary (Mrs. Donald B.) Beary spent Christmas with her son. Dr. Robnett, in Spokane, Wash.

Four small grandsons made the holidays a busy and cheerful one.

Ducky (John J.) BLANDIN berates your reporter for not attending the A&N game this fall.

Thinks the result might have been different.

From which one concludes that Ducky is feeling better, and taking his 80-plus years gracefully.

Capt. Walter E. (Squarehead) BROWN is very busy embarking on his leisurely round-theworld cruise aboard a President Line freighter.

Back in May. Carolyn (Mrs. Lyal A.) Davidson sends cordial greetings. Col. John P. (Stumps) EDGERLY visits San Diego, where his son-in-law is the boss Paymaster. Attended the wedding of last eligiX2

It was good to hear from Cousin Betty and Howard (VAdm. '22) Orem, and to see them at Homecoming. Fanny Sherman and Geo. Dickson please note. Edith (Mrs. Russell A.) Osmun seems well and happy. A nice long note of greeting from Baldy (VAdm. Chas. A.; POWNALL and Mary. Baldy is having problems with a touch of arthritis; but the long-time eightsome (the Heins, Fanny Sherman and Mary Beary) meet regularly for bridge despite the absence of two of the original members. Fanny Sherman (Mrs. Ted) is always the busiest lady to be found around San Diego at Christmastime.

Tod (MGen. John E.) SLOAN is still a good Navy man on A&N game day. Sat with 26 Navy men this year, and they figured out just what was the matter.

All of her 1910 friends will appreciate the cordial greeting from Gertie LANG Smith and her "Beau." Jack (Cdr. John H.) SMITH and Virginia report spending the holidays with their daughter and her husband's newly acquired 3 stripes. Evelyn Traynor (Msr. F. P.) was in New York, and as a member of the C&O' house party at the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs.

Quite a railroad, that!

Despite his reported sojourn in a convalescent center this fall, the card from George (VAdm. G. L.) WEYLER was as cheerful as ever.

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Sec'y, VAdm. R. M. Griffin, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008

The class is indebted to Pinky Powers '14 for informing the secretary prompdy of Paul BATES' death, and subsequentiy obtaining the local obituary notices which were sent to Shipmate. Perhaps this is a good time to remind the class that the secretary has no crystal ball and is dependent on classmates for news items from their area.

This column can only be as interesting as contributions received make it. But for Pinky's thoughtfulness we would have lacked recent information about Paul.

Al Lanphier (Cdr. A . Y.) ' 1 0 using a priceless keepsake of Chinese silversmith a r t of the 1 9 1 5 e r a .

A sea-going greeting from Al (Cir. A. Y.) LANPHIER witii the Ancient Bosun's " H i Sailor." Here is the promised candid picture of Al in his apartment on upper 5th Ave., NYC, taken last fall. He displays proudly the priceless souvenir of the Chinese silversmith's art—the 1915 era—made from Mex coins surmounted with 5-toed dragons.

Bob (RAdm. R. C.) LEE has been hospitalized for several months. Expected to be home by the New Year, but home this time is The Beekman Hotel, 575 Park Ave., NYC. They have sold the estate (Lee Farms) near Blairstown, N. J. From Chink (Capt. Howard K.) LEWIS: "We have gone into a period of quiet stagnation enlivened constandy by the presence of daughter Carol and her two youngsters." Chink, too, was a Yangtze River gunboat sailor of the same early era.

Our No. 1 politico, Capt. Frank (Skate) LUCKEL, completely missed the three old classmates whose pictures were enclosed with your reporter's card. Did anybody else.? Skip (Capt. R. T.) MERRILL and Margo send the usual beautiful greetings. After berating the importance of a long list of hobbies, Swifty (Cdr. J. P.) NORFLEET closes with: "If you can think of anything I ought to do, let me know."

Your reporter votes Oklahoma City one of the most hospitable places in America. The cordial welcome of Peg (Mrs. Tom) Nicholson, and Helen Nicholson Cabell (Tom's daughter) as he passed their way last fall prompts that remark.

Paul was buried in the Naval Academy Cemetery. The honorable pallbearers were: Burnes, Butier, Cygon, Chandler, Hill, Foster, Gates, and McClung.

Ernest and Anna PATCH have been travelling again. This May they visited their son, Capt. W. N. Hatch, USN, m Frankfurt, Germany, and Comdr. A. E. Patch, USN, in Rota, Spain. For the Christmas holidays they were in Hawaii visiting their son, LCdr. D. R. Patch, USN, who is stationed at the NAS, Barbers Point. (Capt.

Hatch, spelled correctiy, is Dan's stepson.)

Sec'y, Como, R. S. Wentworth, USN (Ret.) 1922 Carrollton Rd., Annapolis, Md. 21401

The month of June 1967 marks the anniversary of the 55th year since our graduation from the Naval Academy. There has been no widespread movement to hold a celebration of the event. In view of the difficulty of traveling long distances and of a lack of energy of our members (and I speak for myself) it seems reasonable to suggest that we mark die day by a number of luncheons and/or dinners at various cities close to our normal habitations. If this is agreeable, please write me a note describing the affairs so that I can bring us up to date.

You will all be proud to hear that Steve Abbot, the grandson of our old friend "Bunny" ABBOT, has been selected for a Rhodes Scholarship. He has been serving in the HENRY B . WILSON (of in-

teresting memory). We have heard also that his father is about to follow in the footsteps of our intrepid classmate Dicky BYRD and go south for a while. Daisey KIEFFER is recovering from illness. Froggy and Georgia FULTON called on the Kieffers just before Christmas.

SHIPMATE

Ben PERLMAN has recovered from surgery and feels fine and is on the go-go. Nelly WHITESIDE thanks the cla,ss for sending her Shipmate.

Our notes keep her abreast of class news.

Walter and Lou DELANY are planning a Med cruise starting the latter part of February.

Walter, Jr., is now the head of the department of foreign languages at the Academy. Bob and Peggy L.WENDER have recovered from the injuries received in an automobile accident outside of London.

Andy and June BENNETT commented on their Chrismias card that they had seen Charlie and Phyllis LOCKWOOD lately. They were both fine. Charlie has made a good recovery from his operation and is die same old Charlie.

A litde late but please accept my best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Maury, USN (Ret.) 208 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Corr. Secy, Capt. Charles D, Swain, USN (Ret.), 10231 Vivera Dr., ta Mesa, Calif. 92042

I am very sorry to report that Bill L.-VRSON suffered a rather severe stroke the latter part of November. However, I received a note from Martha just before Christmas informing me that Bill is gradually regaining the use of his leg and arm. Although his speech is temporarily below par, his mind is as alert as ever. .4ccording to a recent letter I received from Grace, "Jim" TRUESDELL is in the hospital and at the present time his condition is not too good.

Here's hoping that he will soon "be back to battery."

Bea Stengel gave me the information a few days ago that she has moved from her former address in Los Gatos and that her new address is 390 6th Ave., Santa Cruz, Calif.

I am glad to say that both Liz Jalbert and Miriam Slingluff were released from the Naval Hospital here the early part of December and except for temporary lameness they are O.K. Ralph DAVIS spent the Christmas holidays with one of his sons and their family in Kent, Conn., and on his way back to his home in Virginia Beach he stopped by Annapolis for a short visit with his other son, Cresap, and his family. Due to the fact that our car was still trapped in the snow we were unable to see him before he left. However, I did have a chance to converse with him over the telephone; he appreciates very much the spray of flowers which was sent to the graveside services for Dorothy.

I have recendy received a letter from Margaret Weaver thanking the class for our donation to the Des Moines Cancer Society in memory of Phil.

Hazel and I were very pleased on New Year's Day when Bob HARLER's son. Bill, called on us. He graduated from the Naval Academy in die class of 1945 and is now a captain, on duty in the Pentagon. After visiting us he went over to call on Liz Jalbert whom he has known very well ever since he was a plebe. Incidentally, Bill was one of the seven bachelors who rented our house in 1949 when Hazel and I spent the fall, winter and spring in Florida.

Bob has another son (his namesake) who graduated in the class of 1941 and will soon be on duty at the Pentagon. According to Bill, their offices will adjoin one another.

On 7 Jan. I received an air mail picture postcard from Al BERRY which was mailed in Tokyo; apparendy he and Estelle are making a cruise as he mentioned that their next stop would be Hong Kong. They expect to reach their former home in Malaga, Spain, about the first of May. Here is the latest news about Kelly BEARD which I should have mentioned in the November issue of Shipmate but I did not get the details until recendy. H e was married to a very attractive girl from Pensacola (his old home town) FEBRUARY,

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on 3 Oct. The wedding took place here in the Naval Academy Chapel. The bride's name is Modeste Hargis Anderson, and this is her first venture into matrimony.

Although her first name is Modeste she is widely known as "Dessa," and that is the way he introduced her when the two of them were in Annapolis during the last Alumni Homecoming weekend. They are now living at Kelly's permanent home which is 216 Nippon St., Philadelphia, Pa. I would now like to add something further about this romance. She was a baby when Kelly graduated from the Naval Academy and for that reason he knew only her older brothers. Her fadier was Kelly's family doctor and was a very close friend of Kelly's father. , I received a most interesting letter from Ned ELLSBERG a short time ago telling me about the European trip tiiat he and Lucy made during September and October. As mentioned in the October issue of Shipmate, they took their 16year-old granddaughter with them as she was to enter a school in Lugano, Switzerland, for a year's study.

Upon their arrival in Europe they rented a Hertz car and then started on the tour. During the first two weeks they took their granddaughter to see the sights of Paris, Brussels and then down the Rhine. After their young guest entered the school, Lucy and Ned drove to Munich, Vienna and then on to Venice and a few other spots in Italy. Upon completion of this part of the tour they went to Lugano for a five-day visit with their granddaughter after which they drove to Naples, turned in the Hertz car, and caught the S.S. MICHELANGELO for the homeward-bound trip to New York. Incidentally, while touring Europe they drove the car about 3500 miles.

The aftermath of the Ellsbergs' trip to Europe is most amazing. All of you will remember reading about the terrible flood in Florence. Several weeks after Lucy and Ned sailed for home their granddaughter and her schoolmates had a five-day vacation from their school to absorb art and architecture in Florence. They arrived in Florence on a Thursday just to be caught by the flood of the Arno which inundated Florence on Friday. All of these smdents were marooned on the upper floor of the hotel watching the water rise step by step until it was six feet deep. On the outside they could hear the terrific roar of the swirling current. However, after the flood subsided, and the exciting experience ended, they all safely remrned to their school. The solitary offset for the girls seemed to have been that while they were trapped aloft they had to drink wine (which otherwise was stricdy tabooed by the school rules) because there was no water available.

"A TOAST TO THE BEST OF THEM ALL, FOURTEEN!" BOB

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Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. M. W. Hutchinson, Jr. 6 Acton Place, Annapolis, Md. 21401

Your correspondence secretary wishes to warmly thank the many Fifteeners who sent her Christmas cards and messages. An attractive colored photograph came from Lily and Tim BROWN, who wrote: "This is our new home—legal and permanent, we hope—46 Beaverbrook Lane, Duxbury, Mass. 02332. We have sold our place in Vermont, and given up our apartment in Cambridge. Our youngest son Lewis and his family live about two miles away. We still hope to spend the winters in Florida at the Keewaydin Club, Naples —the latch string is out at both places."

Rose and John LUSK wrote Ariz.: "We came out here to Florida winters, which seemed Rose's bronchitis. We are both enjoying life."

from Scottsdale, escape the wet to be bad for quite well and

Ibby HAZLETT said that she would be with her daughter, Liz, and her family in Washington for the holidays. She said, "It is hard to leave Alice and her family—what a joy it is to have them here in Chapel Hill!" (Lucky Ibby!)

A fine letter from Nancy Lee Lewis says that Mackey spent six months in the Naval Air Station hospital in Dallas, where they were just wonderful to him in every way. He is now home again and slowly recovering. (Good luck to you, Mackey, you have always been such a help to Fifteeners and their morale—and a salute to gallant Nancy Lee!) Rip STRUBLE writes from Palos Verdes, Calif., where he is visiting his son and family: "My son, daughter-in-law and I had dinner with the Coopers in Santa Monica. Excellent Chinese food at Madame Wu's. Both Coop and Dorothy are in excellent shape and very much alive. They will spend Christmas at the old Coronado Hotel. .

"My son's family leaves early today for skiing at Mammoth and as they have boots, skis, etc. for me, I will probably try out skiing for the first time—certainly on the beginners' slopes!

"I expect to be in Seatde with Hoke and Margaret Smith for 2-9. Jan. and will then fly to Honolulu to see my youngest daughter."

Rip writes that he received a note from Hazel Shelley saying, "Thank you so much for, the.fine article on Tully in the Nov. issue of Shipmate.

It would make him very happy to know.-his efforts to keep the class united were appreciated and remembered."

•'-,;, Betty Kinne in her Christmas card writes that La Jolla is a gay place. The Pownalls were picking her up for a party at the Beach Club. Kay Hicks is fine and Betty sees her quite often. The JENKINS are coming to Laguna for about two months.

Chick GLOVER writes from Richmond, "It is again approaching the time that Rosalie and I head south to Fort Lauderdale. In the past we have driven down, but this year we will take the train and rent a car on arrival—a sign we are slowing down!

"No Hunky Dunks have passed through Richmond. We have a chapter of the Retired Officers' Assn. and a branch of the Naval Academy Assn.

The Navy League is most active. I am active in the first two. The last, I feel, is rightiy a civilian (reserve) group. A retired regular officer on its rolls could be embarrassing. Shades of the Josephus Daniels vs. Navy League controversy of 1919!

"Some day I hope to get up to Annapolis and Washington. But—^as I write this, the snow falls outside—and my thoughts turn south."

Here in Annapolis we had a real White Christmas! My younger son. Ken, flew in from Los Angeles on Christmas Eve, and was treated to quite a snowstorm—in fact, Annapolis streets were not yet cleared off, and we were stuck fast in a drift—^just a few feet from our garage! Best wishes to all Fifteeners and their families for 1967!

Secy-Treas., Capt. E. S. Earnhardt, USN (Ret.) 3900 Calverton Dr., College Heights Estates, Hyattsville, IVld. 20782 West Coast Sec'y, Cdr. E. F. Cochrane, USN (Ret.), 4315 Avalon Blvd.

San Diego, Calif. 92103

Again, as many of us already know, we have been faced with another tragic and untimely loss by one of our classmates. Cdr. Albert Dodge McFall, age 39, class of 1951, was lost at sea in an aviation accident. He was the son of out Dorothy and Andy McFALL and husband of Jody McFall. From what we learned, Dodge's jet was

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and at about 400 feet apparently had a power failure and went down. It was about 2015 on 6 Dec. when the RICHARD was about 45 miles SW of San Diego. Visibility at the time was low.

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failed to locate him but a fuel tank from his plane was reported recovered. Dodge was the commanding officer of this newly-formed Fighter Squadron and the time was nearing when the squadron would take oft' for Vietnam. He had previously served in Vietnam about a year ago as executive officer of a fighter squadron. Had completed 103 missions for which he received several decorations for this courageous and efficient performance of duty. The SD '16-'17ers extend their heartfelt sympathy to Dorothy, Andy, and his widow Jody. May God bless and help them in these trying hours.

An MSG from Bill HAWTHORNE, which we appreciate very much, tells of his recent visit in the Hoosier State. Bill was prominent among those who helped in our recent memorable reunion.

His son, Captain Bill, Jr. '43, did a great job for us at that time, making possible a wonderful reunion. Bill, Sr., is contemplating a trip out west this winter and a possible visit to SD. We here surely are anxious to have him with us and hope it will be when one of our big parties is on. That '17 SD reunion, particularly, will be a WOW! The binnacle list, unfortunately, is still with us. Duke CARRINGTON is still in die N H and it appears that he will be there for some time. . . . Eleanor Young slipped and fell, breaking her hip. She is in the Coronado Hospital. . . . Possum WEBB is in the Scripps Memorial Hospital, having had a number of carbuncles removed from his back in a long operation. They have plagued him for some time and he has undergone previous operations for them.

The SD '16-'17ers luncheon was held in the Admiral Kidd Club on 15 Dec. Including Don Curtis' guest Vic Barringer '18, and B. Cx)chrane's guest, (2apt. Sterling Judson, USN (Ret.) Yale '36, 21 attended. The opener was those prelims and that was an animated melee! Several of our regulars were AOL; Count Grassie had a cobalt check at the N H and, formnately, was given an O. K. check. Chuck Emerson, Sleuth Holmes, Chippo Rogers and PhU Warren were detained on homekeeping duties, we assume. The chef concocted Beef Stroganoff along with special morsels. After those entries, Fred Haeberle announced for the SD '17ers that they were staging a special 50th reunion at the North Island O Club on 29 March. This golden anniversary was planned in order that those '17ers who could not attend the reunion in Annapolis could celebrate this memorable occasion here as planned.

An invitation was extended the SD '16ers and their wives and all other '16ers who may be in the area to help, as paying guests, the '17ers celebrate this great occasion. This invitation was promptly accepted with appreciation. Then, Vic Barringer expressed his pleasure at being with us and Sterling Judson spoke about his ROTC days at Yale and his career in the Navy. We enjoyed these talks. Again that time had arrived when it was UP ANCHOR: PROCEED on duty assigned! with holiday greetings to all. . . . Just as we were piping down the sweepers, the phone rang. It was Winnie Wilkes in Tucson, Ariz., where she was absorbing some warm, sunshiny, dry weather and getting some relief from a mild case of emphysema. She hopes to visit the SD area come March. It was good to hear Winnie's cheerful voice and particularly to know she will be with us in March.

PLEASE NOTE T H A T SD '17ER REUNION, MARCH 29di! Hasta luego, amigos!

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President, RAdm. Walter C. Calhoun, USN ( R e t . ) , 4230 Fordham Rd„ N.W., Washington, D. C. 20016 Sec'y, Capt. J . G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George S t . , Annapolis, Md. 21401

The 50th reunion of the class of 1917 wdl take place on the weekend of 12, 13, 14 May 1967 at Annapolis. The committee is announcing this again as there are still a number of the class that have not filled out and remrned the ques24

tionnaire attached to the original Class Bulletin announcing the reunion. Reservations can be made by writing the Charter House Motor Hotel, U. S. Route 50 (U. S. Route 301), Annapolis, Md. A deposit of f 10 should accompany your request for reservation. Widows coming to the reunion will be the guests of the class for all class functions.

On 15 Dec. the following '16-'17ers held their monthly luncheon at the Army and Navy Club, Washington, D. C : Brady, Calhoun, Dean, Small, Hanafee, Jenkins, Spencer, Noble, Merwin, Phelps, Earnhardt and Hawthorne.

As of 1 Jan. 1967 the following have indicated that they would attend the 50th reunion of the class in May: J. H. Jenkins, C. D. Headlee, C. K. Post, A. I. McKee, R. L. Porter, A. G. Noble, L. F. Small, F. J. Hanafee, J. B. Hefferman, L. Harvey, F. O. Rogers, R. H. Harper, F. L. Worden, P. H. Park, F. C. Denebrink, I. N. Kiland, J. H. Forshew, F. T. Spellman, E. E. Brady, W. G. Ludlow, W. M. Reifel, H. N. Wallin, G. B. Hoover, M. Comstock, V. J. Moore, W. C. Calhoun, J. O'd. Richmond, F. G. Fahrion, P. W. Warren, F. H. Dean, A. R. McCann, C. O. Ward, W. P. Davis, C. W. Weitzel, E. B. Rogers.

The following widows have also indicated that they would be present: Mrs. J. V. Murphy, Mrs. T. B. Gale, Mrs. T. L. Schumacher, Mrs. R. F. Skylstead and Mrs. A. N. Fullinwider.

WARD—SS SANTA MERCEDES, Lima, Peru.

"Cap Ward and Molly send Christmas and New Year's greetings. Trip to South America wonderful, especially interested in side trips. Planning for the May reunion!"

WARREN—Elistine and Phil Warren have made their reservations. "We are keeping our fingers crossed that we can keep our health and be there to help celebrate. All good wishes for 1967."

WAINWRIGHT—"Will be unable to attend the 50th reunion. Very best regards to all hands.

Have fun."

HAEBERLY—"Sorry—but you know I just cannot make it." Fred.

MATTHEWS—"Regrets, would like to attend but too much family and too littie health and 'dinero.' Best of luck to all." Christy.

ANDERSON—"Sorry as all getout that we cannot attend, the 50th is the big event of a Navy lifetime and it would be our very great pleasure.

I join all of 1917 in appreciation of your generosity in handling arrangements. Many happy memories and warmest wishes." Herb.

WEITZEL—From Auckland, New Zealand.

'•Looking forward to seeing you at the reunion."

Pretz.

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Sec'y, RAdm. E. E. Duvall, Apt. 755-B, The Westchester Washington, D. C. 20016

USN

(Ret.)

FIFTIETH REUNION Plans are in the making for our Golden Anniversary, details of which will be forthcoming in a bulletin to be mailed to all classmates and to widows. However, the following is of immediate interest and importance: Make preliminary arrangements to be present Friday, 20 Oct. through Sunday, 22 Oct. 1967, which is the homecoming weekend at Annapolis with the William and Mary football game on Saturday. Please write well in advance for a place to stay. Twenty double rooms have been set aside for 1918 at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge and 30 double rooms at the Charterhouse Motor Hotel; both motels can be addressed as follows: name of motel, Revell Highway, U. S. Route 50-301, Annapolis, Md. Both are located near each other three miles west of the Bay Bridge, 10 to 15 minutes from Alumni House. Telephones: Howard Johnson (301-757-1600); Charter House (301-757-2222).

The Howard Johnson lodge will hold their block of 20 doubles until I May whereas Charterhouse

will hold their 30 doubles until 1 Aug. It is therefore suggested that those classmates who can plan early write first to Howard Johnson so that full advantage can be taken of the 20-room block reserved for 1918. The class committee is asking that you make your reservations direcdy to the motel concerned and when you write or telephone mention, of course, the class of 1918.

On 4 Jan. we were pleased to welcome H. H. SMITH at our class luncheon in Washington.

Hayden's present address is 176 Laurel Rd., West Springfield, Mass. 01089. At a previous luncheon, Bert ROGERS called our attention to a rather unique coincidence. There at the table all in a row so to speak were the three, two and one stripers and 1st PO of the 13th Clompany, 4th Battalion, namely: Richardson, Wright, Duvall and E. C. Rogers.

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Sec'y, VAdm. H. R. Thurber, USN ( R e t . ) , 1661 Crescent P I . , N . W . , Washington, D. C. 20009

With deep regret we record here the passing of our classmate, RAdm. William C. VOSE, USN (Ret.). Pinky died 31 Dec. at the Naval Hospital, Chelsea, after a long siege of heart and circulatory ailments.

Services were held and burial took place with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 5 Jan. Honorary pallbearers were Mr. William Alan Vose, a grandson, and classmates Callaghan, DuVal, Dyer, Fink, King, Rochester, Setde, Tarbutton, Thurber. Family present included his widow, Alice Emily Vose (nee Fowler) of Amherst, N. H., and formerly of Washington, D. C ; his son, Capt. William F. Vose, USN (Ret.), of Norfolk, Va., and a daughter, Mrs. Jesse James, of Dover, N. H. The family requested that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Heart Fund.

The Midshipmen Choir at the U. S. Naval Academy dedicated their 15 Jan. Sunday service anthem to Pinky, who was the last midshipman to serve as choirmaster at the Naval Academy Chapel.

Sallye Lamb wrote that she spent the holidays "up near the War (College with our Navy children and that has really been marvelous, as well as nary a dull moment with two littie boys and a five-year-old girl who keeps up with them."

At the time of Scott's death the family requested that in lieu of flowers, those so desiring might send a donation in memory of Scott (LAMB) to the 19th Company Library Fund. Up to 31 Dec. there were 23 such donations of various amounts received by Carl, which as time goes on will afford the 19th Company some very fine additions to their library.

Fred BELTZ sent Christmas greetings, which included: "Even though the Great Reaper has taken a big toll from 1919 in its twilight hours, there should be no moaning at the bar, for he has left some stalwarts . . . and in that spirit we will sail on. . . . I wish for them an abundance of the precious things of Life, Healdi, STRENGTH, and Happiness!"

Stewart CROSLEY wrote just before Christmas that Beth is "between cataract operations" and would enter the hospital 29 Dec. for the other cataract operation on the 30th. We all hope, Beth, that the outcome was thoroughly satisfactory. Proud grandfather noted that Betty Chase and her four-month-old Amanda had appeared on "The Guiding Light" (CBS-TV, that is). Incidentally, Stewart's younger brother, Capt. Paul 0.

'25, and Mrs. Crosley were piped over the side last fall after a ceremony and parade in his honor, marking his retirement after 10 years with the Naval Science Department at Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, N. J. Bob BRIS(X)E sent in a substantial check from Bloomfield Plantation, Liberty, Miss.—way down in the southwest corner of that state— saying: "This should bring me somewhere near

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even with the books. . . . If someone should ask you what retired people in the country do with their time, the answer is 'everything that no one else will do'; and in these days of hydromatic help it takes all of one's time. . . . Best regards to all at the next martini hour!"

Harry and Kathryn GOODWIN sailed toward the end of December for the Mediterranean.

Harry says: "We cruise twice a year to relieve the tension. Kathryn is an excellent sailor, sometimes exceeding myself." He reported before departure: "I have never been in better health or more active . . . work four days a week, and play golf four times weekly. Sometimes my score is weakly also, but last week I made an 85."

The new Congress is strengthened by one of the new Members of the House. The Bill CALLAGHAN's daughter Jane's husband, Gilbert Gude, a Republican, was elected in November from the 8th District of Maryland.

Elizabetii METZEL says she is "O.K., if I don't try to live a full day," and that her "hardest job is slowing down." A grand letter from her (which wdl appear in the class annual bulletin), and modesdy reflects a wonderful Metzel family, of which she is jusdy proud.

The George DYERs spent Christmas at the Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Calif., with their youngest daughter, Virginia Ann, and the five young Smiths. C. Ray—a commander—was spending his third successive Christmas away from home, the last two in Vietoam. He is flying from the ENTERPRISE.

Comes now news from our west coast associate, Jack RED\L\N, recendy back at home in San Francisco after a European and transcontinental tour with Lillian, as oudined in the last Shipmate.

Jack's letter is a gem, and will be reproduced in the Class Bulletin due for publication in March.

Herewith, as space and time permit, his cheering, "condensed" story. (Ed. note: Many thanks, Jack, to you and your contributors!)

Amy Lee says: "Paul improves slowly but steadily. The doctors think that he will have no bad after effects of the brain abscess. His mind is clear . . . he reads a great deal . . . watches TV . . . has gained 15 potmds . . . walks with no limp, and no speech difficulty. So, it looks good for 1967!"

Amy also reports on Jo-Jo ANDERSON: "The doctors were gravely concerned (at his latest heart attack), but he is now able to sit up . . . blood pressure down . . . mind clear." (Jack's comment: "I only hope I'm as tough as those two wresders!")

Dorothy Lannom writes that she spent Christmas with Kay Hunt.

Tommy ATKINS points out he is the only member of the class in the Great Northwest, and reports he and Dorothy are both in good shape.

They were visiting their children in the Bay area for the holidays, and then leaving for a couple of weeks in Hawaii.

Bill MARTIN had a slight heart attack and gave up teaching January 1965. He and Polly since then have been enjoying a quiet life at home "with a devoted quadruped named Xu-Lu'."

Shorty SHORT advises he had a cataract operation on his left eye early December and was patiendy awaiting his first set of glasses. He and Carolyn are moving to Leisure World in Laguna Hills in February.

Campbell CARMINE, in a full report to Jack, says his hobby and exercise nowadays is lawn bowling, and that he and Margaret are in good health and looking forward to a pleasant 1967.

(Jack says Chick must be good at his hobby "as he has been at it for years and is vice president for 1967 of the Oakland Lawn Bowling Club." Jack also says, out of context, that Chick has the answer for the rest of us, and still looks like the pink-cheeked cherub we once knew in midshipmen days.)

FEBRUARY,

1967

Bert GRIFFITHS, in a long report to Jack, says he and Marion are delighted with the change they made from "Smogv'ille" to San Marcos four years ago. Bert speaking: "Our house is on the lake, and the golf clubhouse is about two minutes by cart which we park in our garage." He also describes a men's bridge club (!), picnics, dinners, kt parties, and dances (in a town of 1,000!)

Bert also reports seeing Steve PACE "who came down here to watch a pro-am golf match," and briefly, Dave CRAWFORD, of Fallbrook, Calif.

Russ IHRIG checks in with: "All goes well at the old homestead, Peg keeping steam up on social activity and I getting in all the golf possible. Played the last three days of 1966 and averaged 88, which I consider pretty good what with the two carvings the doctors threw at me.

The last job was very properly executed and I feel in better shape than I was 10 years ago. Peg enjoys really fine health. God willing we shall be at the 50th reunion."

Russ also reported on Lee, Anderson, and added: "Paul TALBOT takes tiuree or four medications for various complications but appears to be as strong as a moose. Chal CHALLENGER keeps in good shape."

Again, Jack and company, we all thank you.

And now back to the east coast . . .

The January "area" luncheon at the Army and Navy Club, Washington, was attended by Callaghan, Cochran, DuVal, Dyer, Fink, Greer, King, Read, Setde, Tarbutton, Thurber, Willenbucher.

Charlie REND was a most welcome visiting fireman.

In replying to the luncheon notice, Demmy DEMAREST, still taking it easy, wrote: "We had good jet flights (from Baltimore) to visit children for Thanksgiving and Christmas in Chicago and Massachusetts." And Robbo HERBST, now at Leisure World near Olney, Md., and also on the mend, wrote: "Will try to make it next month."

These replies were, indeed, good news.

Some other replies to the January class luncheon notice are quoted herewith for possible "alibi" availability in the future. . . .

"I didn't answer your notice because I have been having some trouble with mail delivery, and didn't get the notice." (Ed. note: Why don't you give your postman a dollar around Christmas time.?)

"Our holiday mail was pretty heavy. The notice must have gotten in with the Christmas cards." (No comment.)

"I'm glad you phoned. Connie took the notice, thinking from the outside form that it was an invitation from her China Tiffin Club." (Connie probably has an answer for that one.)

"Priscilla said I already was overspent by two months on my monthly allowance and couldn't afford to come to lunch until I pulled sat."

(Again, no comment.)

"Jessie said 'No' at first, but relented. Said that after the last class lunch I had come home in high, hilarious spirits." (Ed. note—Henry forgot to tell Jessie that he had only one martini at that lunch; that luncheons usually are adjourned by 2 P.M.; that he had been waylaid by old (sick) friends on the way out of the club; and that was why he had arrived home at 6:15 P.M. . . . Further Ed. note—Henry excused himself before the January luncheon adjourned and hurried away. . . . No further comment.)

Sec'y, Capt. Roswell B. Daggett, USN (Ret.), P. 0. Box 201 Annapolis, Md. 21404

Red and Marilyn HEPBURN had a cocktail party at their home on 17 D e c , during the course of which Germany CURTS whispered to Red that he would like to take this opportunity to announce his engagement to Allen HOBBS' widow, Fay—Red said nothing doing, this is

my house and I'll make die announcement. So Red rapped for quiet and said he was most happy to announce the engagement of two of our classmates, Maurice Curts and Fay Hobbs. Although everyone present was taken by surprise, all were genuinely elated and the Hepburn party was a joyous affair. And on New Year's day, Germany and Fay were married in the Navy Chapel on Nebraska Ave., Washington, D. C. I understand they spent their honeymoon at Fay's winterized summer home at Fenwick Island, Del., to rest up after the social whirl they had experienced, and will take a trip later. I am wondering if there has ever been another case in our class where a classmate married the widow of another classmate. This confirms what I have thought right along that we have a close knit class.

The monthly luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on 30 Dec. was attended by the following 19 classmates: Browder, Bryan, Christmas, Crow, Fred Cunningham, Daggett, Fitz, Savvy Harrison, Hepburn, Holsinger, Lyon, Nibecker, Pearson, Plaskitt, Sexton, Shope, Clyde Smith, Thompson and Wachtier.

I regret having to report the death of another classmate. Dick HIGHLEYMAN died in a San Jose, Calif., hospital on 17 D e c , after many years of suffering from multiple sclerosis. His last six years were spent in a hospital. The funeral was held on 20 Dec. at West Valley Chapel in Los Gatos and the services conducted by the pastor of St. Luke's Episcopal Church followed by cremation. The class was represented by Aldridge, Aron, Bonney, D. Harrison, Kransfelder, Morse, Osborn and Schubert. At this writing interment is scheduled to take place at Arlington National Cemetery on 10 Jan. Dick's wife died in 1961 and since that time a neighbor has been Dick's conservator and is continuing as such for the estate. The Highleymans left no positively known survivors. However, Dick had a brother who had a son. Their whereabouts or even if they are alive are unknown. It is believed the nephew graduated from the Naval Academy and the conservator is endeavoring to trace him through the Navy Dept.

We in Annapolis were shocked on 7 Jan. when told that Sabby SABALOT's wife, Janet, had died in her sleep the preceding night. Her death was entirely unexpected as she was thought to be in reasonably good health and had been carrying on her usual activities. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Henry Barbour, wife of Capt. H. S. Barbour, USN '44, of Arlington, Va.; three grandchildren and a sister. Miss Anne Bagby, of Baltimore. Funeral services took place in St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy on 11 Jan., followed by interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery. Of the eight honorary pallbearers, the following classmates served: Daggett, Haugen, Felix Johnson, Bill Martin, Paul Miller and Wooldridge.

Hugh TAYLOR'S widow, Harriet, has moved from Lancaster, Va., to Annapolis. Her address is 610 Americana Drive, Apt. 207.

Word has just arrived that last Aug. Red GROVE had a miraculous escape in an automobile accident in Texas. It occurred at a five-track railroad crossing. As Red approached the last track he saw and heard a train bearing down on him, but too late. The last six inches of his car did not clear and he was thrown out of the car into some parked cars. He suffered two smashed and three cracked ribs and was hospitalized for 10 days. Red feels that the results would have been worse had he had his seat belt fastened.

The Groves reside part time in Holland where Red has business interests.

"The binnacle list: Swede MOMSEN has been critically ill for several months. He has been at Bethesda but was transferred to the V. A. Hospital at St. Petersburg, Fla., which is in their home town. Krout DETTMANN recentiy had a narrow 25

escape from surgery at Bethesda. At the last moment, the medics decided to keep him under observation for a while so he and Kitty are spending the time at their winter home in Fla. Herb CHADWICK is seriously ill at his home, 319 Bowden Drive, Auburn, Ala. He retired from teaching at Auburn University about a year ago, because of illness, and since then has been treated at Pensacola, Bethesda, and in Auburn. Paul WATSON, who has had more than his share of physical troubles for several years, had a bout with kidney stones and underwent surgery on 15 Dec. My last report was that he was making a remarkable recovery. Paul Jr. is now a full colonel USMC and is back from Vietnam and on duty at Marine Corps headquarters. Larry HAUGEN had a case of fibrillation of the heart muscle.

After several days of bed rest the condition persisted so he was given the electric shock treatment after which his heart resumed its normal beat. He appears to have made a good recovery.

In i the May 1966 issue it was reported that Harold PARKER had had a bout with cancer and must continue under observation for some time. You will all be happy to hear that the doctors report he has made a complete recovery.

It is understood he was given a new vaccine treatment at Oak Knoll.

And in conclusion on the pleasant side, I received a beautiful Naval Academy Christmas card from the company commander of the Twentieth Company which our class sponsors. I will quote what he said: "The Twentieth Company would like to wish you and the rest of the members of the Class of 1920 a Merry Christmas and a very happy and 'restful' New Year. You have certainly been more than generous during the year that has passed." Signed: Robert Paul White.

So I hope all you oldsters will take the hint and take a nap every afternoon and get to bed early. And by the way, last year the Twentieth Company won the color company competition and the then company commander is about to, or already has, married the Color Girl. I am told that the Twentieth Company is also leading the competition so far this year.

Miss Joan Garrett Rezner, daughter of Mrs. John Eugene Rezner and the late Capt. REZNER '21, was presented at the Debutante Assembly in the grand ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria on Monday, 2 Jan. She was presented by her uncle, RAdm. George H. W-A.LES, of North Stonington, Conn.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY NOTES The holidays found a good bit of movement on the part of the Bay Area '21ers. Those who attended Homecoming in Crabtown came straggling home by various routes and areas. George and Anne VAN DEURS returned from Florida via Mexico in order to visit with their daughter, Kay, who flew up from Panama where she is serving in the Peace Corps. Most of the travelers were on hand to join Charley and Virginia WOODSON in late November at a lavish cocktail and buffet gathering at the FAdm. Nimitz Casa de la Vista on Treasure Island. Then on the afternoon of New Year's Eve most of the same classmates journeyed to the Unitarian Church in Kensington (high in the Berkeley hills) to be present at the wedding of Virginia's daughter, Lilla Virginia Ware, to Mr. Michael Breck Creagh. A sumpmous reception followed the ceremony.

In mid-December Vera and Jim HARRIS were hosts at a bountiful spread in the Treasure Room at the Main Club building. Direcdy thereafter Bess and Piggy SCHWIEN joined with Suzy and Eddy Duncan '24 as hosts for cocktails and buffet in the same location. Immediately following that enjoyable party, Bess and Piggy took off for Texas to spend the holidays and to be present at—would you believe—their grandson's wedding. Along in here Bobbie and John MADDEN, having sold their home in Tiburon, moved in their apartment complex in San Francisco. For the benefit of the local address keepers the new location is Apt. 1210, 1001 Pine St., San Francisco, Calif. 94109. As the year ended, the Thomases, Johns and Nichols were reported wandering about the Mother Lode country with some idea of meeting for New Year's at the Volcano House of the Mount Lassen Park. All hands should be back on station for the next class luncheon.

Sec'y, Capt. S. S. Bunting, USN (Ret.) Kensington House, 10225 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, Md. 20795

On 16 Dec. "Piggy" SCHWIEN's grandson "Skip" Bohrman, and my son Geoffrey graduated from the Officer Candidate School at Newport, R. I., after four months of intensive training and were commissioned ensigns in the Naval Reserve.

Skip has been ordered to the Naval Air Facility as legal officer and Geoff has been ordered to the Naval Supply Corps School at Athens, Ga., for a six-months course before going to sea. I was very interested in the graduation ceremonies in Newport. The class was a large one of 550 members. Once a month a new class is graduated, ranging in size of from 300 to 600. The last week before each graduation is similar to June Week at the Naval Academy with a dress parade, color girl, grad ball, etc. I was very impressed by the efficiency of the whole program and was astounded to hear that approximately 5 0 % of our new ensigns are now coming from the OCS classes at Newport. Each of these young men graduated from a leading university and some of them have Master's degrees.

Dolly FITZGERALD'S son Steve is in the NROTC at Marquette University at Milwaukee, Wis., and will be commissioned an ensign in June.

On account of the terrible weather conditions on 28 D e c , only 9 of the class showed up for the regular monthly luncheon at the Army and Navy Club, Washington. They were: George Russell, Sherwood Smith, Oz Olclough, Blackie Loker, Wayne McDowell, Jimmie Hamilton, Ed Fullinwider, Jim Dudley, and Homer Elmers.

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

Zeke SANBORN advises that the Holiday Inn at Bowie has informed the committee for the 45th reunion that it will have 25 reservations available for one night only, 21 Oct., of Homecoming weekend. These reservations are in addition to the 50 made for the three days, October 19, 20 and 21. Classmates who desire a reservation for the one night only should contact Zeke Sanborn. Reservations will be made on a firstcome, first-served basis.

It is with deep regret that we report the death of Jane K. Needham, wife of (Zkjmo. Henry P. NEEDHAM, USN (Ret.). Jane died in her sleep at Salisbury, Md., on 19 Dec. Pete and Jane were on a trip in the east visting her sister. They had been to New Hampshire to see Charlie Dodge, and had planned other trips to visit friends and other members of the families. Services were held on 21 Dec. at Fort Myer Chapel and burial was in Arlington National Cemetery. Besides her husband, survivors are a son, Lt. Col. Robert Clay Needham, USMC; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth McClintock Jones, nad four grandchildrne. Representatives of the class present for the services were Art and Mildred Bryan, Bev Coleman, Carl Espe, Beau Fink, Omer Kneeland and Alan and Lillian McCracken.

Her many friends, both in and out of '22, will be saddened to know of the passing of Margaret Mary McVey on 1 Nov., after a brief illness, in San Diego. She was the sister of J. Bertrand

McVEY, one—if not the only one—of '22's remaining bachelors. Like Bert, she had never married, and the two of them lived in the family home, 321 West Walnut St. in Mission Hills (San Diego). Services were held in St. Joseph's Cathedral, 4 Nov., at which a number of the class were in attendance. She was buried in Redlands. Many of 1922 met her on the midshipmen cruise out here in 1920. It seems they were living in Piedmont at that time.

Savvy HUFFMAN writes tiiat John S. (Bud; HARPER and his wife, Mary Ellen, are visiting in Coronado from Towson, Md. The occasion was the 95th birthday of his father, Mr. I. O. Harper, formerly of Baltimore, on 25 Nov. The daughter/ sister, Mrs. Marion Bushnell, widow of Carl H. Bushnell '21-A, entertained at a large party at the COM, NAS, North Island.

He said, "Today and tomorrow we're having the 'Savvy Huffman Doubles' golf tournament for the members of the Coronado Men's Golf Club. We used to call it the 'Ragtime Doubles' but the board of governors didn't think that dignified enough so out of deference to my having been the charter president of the club and serving on the board for five years decided to rename it.

My partner and I didn't do too well today so find a litde consolation in knowing that 'tomorrow's another day.' Historically, I've never been in the money yet."

Vera and Deb GARVIN took time to drop us a note from Kyoto, Japan. "We are spending a couple of months in the Orient. I won't make this a travelogue—but the changes in the six years since we were here are tremendous. I suppose it is progress, but some of the things that made the Far East attractive are disappearing."

Sherman CLARK sends a follow-up on the '22 class plaque. Clyde King located his bronze class crest and has sent it to Sherman to use as an original from which reproductions can be made. The design is like that on our class ring and the crest is 9" high and 8'A" wide (these are extreme outside measurements). Sherman will consult with a manufacturer about details: overall measurements of the wooden base shield, type of wood to be used and the price. Sherman has a list of those who expressed interest in obtaining a plaque in letters to Doc Pratt. He will write to them and put a note in this column when details are firm.

Several generous contributions have ceived for the 22 Wardroom fund. It is that checks for the fund be made out of 1922, U.S.N.A." and sent either Guider or to Sherman Clark.

been rerequested to "Class to Duke

Sec'y and Recorder, Capt. Charles Beaumont, USN (Ret.) 37 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Asst. Recorder, RAdm. J . N. Wenger, USN (Ret.) 4918 Tilden St., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20008

Extracts from our Washington chapter bulletin indicate that 27 were present at our meeting on 14 Dec. Among those who could not attend were Neil DIETRICH, on business in New York; B. B. WILSON, enjoying the sunshine in Winter Park, Fla.; Arleigh BURKE, conferring with some Congressmen; Al RICHARDS witii Mrs. Richards and the Cortez departed for warmer climes. Fred WITHINGTON reported that Arleigh had permission from his good boss for cocktails at their house on the Thursday evening before our 45th reunion—something to look forward to.

Al MURDAUGH is no longer teaching and has become a consultant with the Adantic Research Corp. Elliott STRAUSS is soon to go to Algeria as representative for G. E. Joe MORRISON will shordy hang up his telephone for the last time at C&P, to begin advising the State Dept. Art AGETON, as former recipient of the Adm. M. M. Taylor memorial award for making the greatest progress in physical rehabilitation, was at Bethesda attending this year's presentation.

SHIPMATE

Mostly gleaned from Chrismias cards: Bob and Maurine COFER visited their son and family on 9 Dec. at Ithaca, N. Y. Their grandson is 4/2 and the granddaughter 2. Karl HENSEL and Olive visited their daughter and grandchildren in Arlington, Va., during the Christmas holidays.

Their daughter's husband, a Marine officer, is currendy serving in Vietnam. Harry and Evelyn SANDERS report from Palma (Mallorca)—their positively last trip to Europe before inflation and getting too rickety makes it impossible except for millionaires, beamiks and people with lush expense accounts.

Billy W.\DBROOK reports being very content in his new home and very fortunate in having his family visit at Thanksgiving.

The McDOWELLs are on their way to San Francisco by car, and expect to dig some fossils on the return trip. Fred NELSON says that his son, Gibson, is on his second tour in Vietoam, currendy in command of the Blue, with his family in Yokosuka. Gibson's eldest son has been to 14 schools in the 14 years of his life! Fred loves Bryce Canyon while Evelyn loves the Redwood country.

The 23rd Co. sent the class of '23 Christmas greetings in the form of the USNA Christmas card.

Bo and Peg DODSON report on a fabulous three-and-a-half-month trip to South Africa via Europe. Starting in England, it included Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Florence and Trieste, then a small Jugoslav ship down the Dalmatian coast, Athens, LiLxor, Nairobi, Treetops, Johannesburg, Kniger National Park, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Swaziland to Durban, then down the coast to Capetown, all of which sounds wonderful. Bo winds up with an invitation to look in the Laguna Beach phone book and to give him a call. The view is worth the visit, sez he.

As a final item Alden REDFIELD reports that upon retirement as general patent counsel from AVCO, he received a fine gold watch bearing the inscription, "So long you old Buzzard."

Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret.), 22 Macopin Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J . 07043

As we go to press we do not have news of large gatherings of our classmates. Bad weather contributed to a small attendance at our 28 Dec. (4th Wednesday) meeting in Washington, and we are told the class of 1921, who were having their lunch concurrentiy at the A & N Club, kidded 1924 about "being chicken"; 1921 had 9 present, two more than we. Newt Lewis lists our faithful as Dyer (with son Thomas E. a guest), Granbery, Lewis, Petersen, Robillard, Wilson and Wright.

Adds George Robillard: "Tommy Dyer and his son unquestionably had the best stories. Additionally, they were the best dressed, due to the ability of young Dyer's wife to make vests. In each instance the vests were predominantiy red."

Otherwise the meeting leaned toward good conversation.

The Houston group meets at the Texas State Hotel on the last Tuesday of the month. Hap Goodall, Mike Kearns and Arthur Leman were there for the December meeting; Dan Martin apparendy was on a traveling assignment, the other absentees for the meeting being Al Krook and Milton Roths.

Some time ago we mentioned here that Jack OPIE was building a home in Yugoslavia, and Hunter Robinson now gives us Jack's address: Belokriska 22, Portorz, Slov. Prim., Yugoslavia.

Last month we reported on the 8 Dec. appearance in Houston of Mrs. Winifred Quick Collins as guest speaker at a meeting of the Pensacola Council of the Navy League. She was of course accompanied by her husband Howie, and Bob Goldthwaite and Stock Colt were on hand to greet the latter particularly. Stock reports: "I enjoyed a pleasant reunion with Howie when he FEBRUARY,

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was in Pensacola. Hadn't seen him since midshipman days. As you may know, Howie now serves as executive director of the Retired Officers Assn.

'Employment Clearing House' I received much insight into Howie's work when he was kind enough to invite me to sit in at a conference he had with several retired Air Force officers interested in learning how to line up 'second careers' in the civilian area."

Stock COLT is also getting results on his plea for Pensacola representation in the Operation Information Program carried on through selected midshipmen at leave times, mentioned here last month. During Christnias leave Stock met the assigned Pensacola Midshipmen, J. C. Watson '68 and J. B. Hawkins, Jr., '69, both of whom are fellow high school alumni of Stockton, Jr. The luncheon meeting hosted by Stock resulted in the drawing up of a schedule of engagements during spring leave, March 23-29, to bring "The Annapolis Story" to local high school and junior college boys, and to college-capable enlisted personnel in the area.

We are glad to quote from a report by John D. H.'VYES on a visit he and Nellie May had with Joe DARLINGTON: "Joe has been asking us to come over (to Secretary, Md.) to see his place, and one nice day a few weeks ago we drove over to the Eastern Shore. I was totally unprepared for what I saw, and have been kicking myself for not going over before. Now I can't wait for spring. . . . The garden Joe has is almost indescribable. There must be one hundred or more rose bushes in his front garden, with walks between them so one can enjoy them.

Alongside of it was another quarter-acre flower bed, about half of it chrysanthemums. There was also a vegetable garden, and in back is a grand picnic ground, in a cleared wooded area. Joe's home is a trailer which is a model of comfortable functional simplicity. . . . Secretary, Md., is a quaint litde town, about seven miles off the main highway between Cambridge and Salisbury. . . .

Whatever you do, be sure to stop and see Joe the next time you are on the Eastern Shore of Maryland—I think it would be a good idea to tell the class that."

Bob KEYER continues his "search for missing men." As soon as he learned the names of those who were not reached by our mailing in connection with the election of Class Association officers he went to work, and expects very soon to locate Rooney, Taylor and Walbridge. The others he concedes may take more time. We regret to report that Bob's search now discloses that Bob KELIHER is again confined to O n t r a l Islip State Hospital, Islip, N. Y., and apparendy can be reached at that address.

In November, eagerness for news caused us to mention a wedding without naming the bride!

Now E. J. TAYLOR, father of die bridegroom, gives us the information: "The bride was Miss Margaret Crowe of Dryden, N. Y. She received the degree of M.S. in home economics from Cornell, and Richard received both an M.B.A. and Master's in mechanical engineering." . . .

"For myself, I'm still enjoying retirement in Bismarck, N. D. . . . believe it or not, we had a brown Christmas here, not a particle of snow."

And we'd like to pass along E-J's New Year wish: "May our New Year be better than we deserve!"

Joe CALLAGHAN sends in a reminder that Henry WELSFORD is still cycling strong in Philadelphia. To add to the color of his campaign on bicycling Henry led off his Sunday afternoon cycling group during the holiday season by appearing in a Santa suit costing $300. The newspaper story says that Henry has served as the Santa at Gimbel's Northeast for two years, and without the great girth: "We should get away from the Santa Claus fat belly idea. Santa should provide an inspiration for the younger generation; a trim, muscular, agile figure." We are reminded

that Henry was a member of the 1924 Olympic (rowing) team, and that his Sunday afternoon bike rides often attract as many as 65 cyclists.

"Madonna and Child," a driftwood carving by Howell Armor '24.

One of the most artistic and perhaps talkedabout cards we saw is the one sent out by Gene and Hal ARMOR. Yes, it features a fine photo (taken by Bob HATCHER) of one of Hal's wood carvings: a Madonna and Child, and a caption "Unto the Least of These." Explains Hal: "Because in our wars and skirmishes we have tried to do for those of our brethren who need our help—for this idea I took a piece of wood and carved a Mother and Child. The Madrone is driftwood from the Willamette, picked up on the beach by the man who taught me to carve in 1940. He found a hole in it; I patched it and finished a sweet sad Far-East Mother with a tiny babe at her shoulder. The wood is a beautiful chocolate, the uncarved surface sea-eroded and bleached white. Those Least in the War must pray for the intercession of a Madonna of the Least, One Who Remembers them."

This year again we searched Christmas cards from 1924 people (to others as well as to us) for news items. A note included in the Abrahams' greeting informs us of the passing on of Mickie's mother, Mrs. Grace Hawley Barlow, in early December. Her last months were brightened by the fine care she received in the comfortable Abrahams' home. . . . Annabelle Ashenhurst thanks 1924 for our contribution to the Children's Hospital in memory of Fred. . . . Charlie BEATTY lets us know he and Ruth have retired to Laguna Hills, Calif. 92653 (692 B Avenida Sevilla) the BRERETONs rejoice in being back at their "sunshine of Haiti" home for the winter. . . .

Easley and Cowboy CAMERON remind us of the wedding of Mrs. Georgia (Will S.) Hays . . . the Bill COCHRANs are heading west in March—San Francisco, L. A. and Las Vegas. . . . Jack ENGEMAN sends no news but a classic scene from his St. Paul Street neighborhood . . . from Australia the GWINNs report "things are looking up, thanks to spring rains'' . . . the HURSTs included their usual interesting year-review of travels and visitors, including the visit of son Jim, wife and three children for a month in which "there wasn't one cross word spoken or the slightest fuss" . . . the KENNADAY card includes a note from Jack that says, "I'm quitting full-time work next year, but we'll continue to live here" . . . the KRAFTs spent Christmas with Barbara and family in Washington, announced 27

another granddaughter (Marcia's), whom Dorothy visited, and also visited commander son Fred and family, Fred now with River Flotilla One, Mekong Delta . . . the LAZELLs again sent out decorative gifts unusual, utilizing Katee's artistic originality . . . Jean Meints "still doing school counseling and enjoying it" . . . Dorothy Mills says "I keep in touch with you all thru Shipmate; do look me up the next time you come to D. C." . . . tiie RUCKERs' card includes a beautiful hand-inscribed wish that we'd like to reproduce . . . the Royal STEVENS' card includes a picmre of their four-year-old dachshund . . the Boyd WILSONs are now permanendy established at their north-Jersey farm . . . Frances and Spuds WITMER record their present address as 416 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, N . J. 08007.

We regret to learn of a reverse in the health of Al VIAULT, who will be remembered as one who left us early in our .\nnapolis career. Al has suffered two strokes, and is now able to walk, though unsteadily, and speech is affected. Al's address is 303 E. 57th St., New York, N . Y. 10022.

We also regset to report the death of another of our early classmates, who left us for the class of 1925: John G. Hughes, Jr., whose demise on 3 Jan. is recorded in more detail in other columns.

We are at this stage all inclined to reminisce and compare, as Johnny SCHEIBELER does in a note: "The December Shipmate news of '24 was particularly interesting, but I am shocked by tile steady decimation in our ranks. When Dinty Francis died, only Bev Elliot and I were left of the original eight classmates who were ordered to the SEATTLE upon graduation. Not a happy thought at this time of the year. Yet we all go on blithely with the assumption that 'it can't happen here'."

Now, what blitheness do you have for this column.'

Sec'y, RAdm. F. K. toomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Road, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016

Belton CLELAND reports that on 11 Dec. he was married to Mrs. Dorothy Smith Coleman of Jacksonville, Fla., with Bill Fenner (husband of his daughter, Ann) serving as best man. The number of guests was kept as small as possible, with Dusty and Louise Rhodes representing '25 at both the church and the reception. Belton and Dorothy are living at 4124 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach, Fla., and hope all classmates passing close aboard will come alongside.

Peter Kingsley LeHardy, the 10th grandchild of Ruth and Joe NEVINS, was born on 29 Nov. at the Post Hospital, U. S. Military Academy, to their younger daughter Judy and her husband, Maj. W. M. LeHardy, son of L. M. LeHardy '26, deceased, and his wife Sara.

USS VOGE (DE-1047) was commissioned 16 Dec. at Boston Naval Shipyard. This fine ship was named for our classmate, Dick VOGE. On 27 Dec. the Washington group continued what is becoming a custom by having the wives and class widows attend the monthly luncheon.

We had a very good turnout, including Bob and Jane Cronin, his sister Frances and Lucile Edmundson, John Brown, Toon and Gertrude Benson, Tom and Ann Tonseth, Joe and Ruth Nevins, Rod and Muriel Smith, Schuyler and Jane Pyne, Ed and Gladys Swinburne, Kent and Kay Loomis, George and Estelle Wright, Chink and Clara Shahan, Dave and Flo Hull, with their daughter and son-in-law, LCdr. Peter B. Easton (USNA '54), Anita Anderson, Jim and Charlotte Cash, Tommy and Jean Burrowes, Robbie and Allie Robinson, Butch Parker, Oliver and Frances Naquin, Bill and (Catharine Marshall, Charlie and Janet Goetz, Judge and Agnes Eller, and Ken 28

and Neil Hurd. Butch Parker announced that plans were being made for a repeat of last summer's delightful June luncheon in Annapolis.

George and Rebec BAINS departed in early January for a round-the-world south of the equator tour. Their itinerary includes Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji Islands, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Mozambique, Rhodesia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. From there they will fly to Frankfurt, to knock about Europe a bit.

We are having very good response in our drive to raise money for our class memorial.

The Macedonian figurehead is leading by better than three to one.

Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 15th St., North Arlington, Va. 22201 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg, I I I USN (Ret.), 8405 Burdette Rd. Bethesda, Md. 20014

Friends of Hal and Fitzhugh LEE will be distressed to learn of the death of their daughter, Thayer Tyler Lee, at Fort McNair in Washington, D. C , on 15 Dec. Again, the CS would like to comment that it is most refreshing to find that some classmates appreciate the fact that he can't create news all by himself. A nice letter from "Scotch" McLEAN, written from Route One, Box 594A, Oak Harbor, Washington, has recognized that fact and has made available some dope on himself and family.

He reports that he and Evalyn were about to start their annual trek southward, during which they will meet their British grandchildren halfway, in Barbados for a month, will then spend several weeks at Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Croix, and Pompano Beach and will finally get to California for some time with their American grandchildren, which visit will include Disneyland. Their grandchildren are divided between their daughter's two girls and a boy, living in London most of the year (their father, and Scotch's son-in-law, is Bruce Merivale-Austin whom some of us may remember was a major in the Black Watch Regiment when Sandy married him in 1959) and Gordon McLean, Jr.'s son, GAMcL, III, and Susan, who live in Sunnyvale, Calif.

The pleasure of receiving news from the Scotch McLeans was further highlighted by a significant contribution not only to the class fund, but also to the Naval Academy Foundation.

Earie S. DAVIS writes from 2750 Creston Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va., to Jack GREENSLADE, also enclosing a contribution to the class fund, of their enjoyment of the 40th reunion; their first since graduation. Earle is teaching math in the local Commvmity College, which he is enjoying.

Their daughter, Rosalie, with her daughter and son, are living in Twenty-nine Palms, Calif., while her husband, Maj. Thomas Gray, USMC, is contributing his year in Vietoam. They expect duty in a few months at Quantico, Va.; a prospect which is being keenly anticipated by the Davises.

Some few of us still read the Navy's magazine All Hands, and noted the following article of interest to many of us: "Lt.(jg) Black Has a Family Interest in His Ship "Go aboard almost any Navy ship today and you'll see brothers serving with brothers and, occasionally, fathers serving with sons. But rarely will you find a son assigned to a ship named for his father.

"Just such an instance does exist, however, in the case of Lieutenant(jg) J. Dennis Black of Poulsbo, Washington. He is serving on board USS BLACK (DD-666), a destroyer named for his late father, Lieutenant Commander Hugh D. BLACK, USN. "The senior Black was lost at sea in February, 1942, when the destroyer he was commanding, USS JACOB JONES (DD-130), was torpedoed and

sunk by an enemy submarine in the North Adantic.

"A litde more than a year later, when J. Dennis Black was four years old, his mother christened a new 2000-ton destroyer named in honor of her husband. " ' W h e n I was a small boy,' Lt.(jg) Black recalls, 'friends of my father came to visit my mother and me, and they would often take me aboard their ships. I knew that one day I would put on a naval uniform.'

"In 1964, after graduating from the University of Wisconsin, J. Dennis Black donned the Navy uniform. That decision ultimately resulted in assignment to his father's namesake as antisubmarine warfare officer. In this capacity he oversees the maintenance and operation of torpedoes, hedgehogs, and other antisubmarine warfare weapons. Upkeep of the ship's guns and fire control equipment is another of his responsibilities.

"BLACK recently returned from the Vietnam area where she supported U. S. and allied troops ashore with naval gunfire, and performed plane guard duties."

Bob and Mable CAVENAGH have arrived in Washington from Norway, and have moved into River House, Apt. B-710, 1400 Soudi Joyce St., Arlington, Va. Bob says that he expects to start being a regular member of the monthly class luncheons very soon.

A news release about one of our hardestworking and most productive classmates has been brought to the attention of the corresponding secretary, who feels it would be interesting to many others and is quoted herewith:

Charles F. H o m e '26, President of General Dynamics, Pomona Division, has been n a m e d G e n e r a l Chairman f o r t h e Invest-inA m e r i c a Council.

"Charies F. HORNE, Vice President of General Dynamics Corporation and President of General Dynamics, Pomona Division, has been named General Chairman for the Invest-in-America, Southern California Council for 1967, it was announced today. He succeeds Louis B. Lundborg, Chairman of the Board, Bank of America.

"A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he pioneered the application of many electronic concepts in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Home served as South Pacific Area communications and radar officer in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was Deputy Chief of Naval (Communications, 1946-48. Upon his retirement from the Navy in 1951 with the rank of Rear Admiral, he was appointed by President Truman as Civil Aeronautics Administrator and served in that capacity until 1953. " H e is past-president of the Electronic Industries Association and currendy serves on the boards of the Los .Angeles and California State Chambers of Commerce. H e is keenly interested in economic understanding and closer cooperation between industry and education. He now serves as (Chairman of the Board of the Southern Cahfornia Industry Education Council.

"Invest-in-America is a non-profit education program dedicated to better public understanding of the role of voluntary savings wisely invested for individual, business and national economic growth and freedom. 'Its activities aim to achieve a better understanding by men, women, and particularly youthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the leaders of tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;of the vital role of savings, profits and investment in the S H I P M A T E

continued growth and vitality of the free enterprise economy,' Mr. Home said. The program is coordinated by a Council comprised of community leaders from business, civic, educational and religious fields.

"The year-round educational activities, aimed primarily at teacher, youth and employee groups, are highlighted annually by the Invest-in-America Week observance the last week in April. Many other communities throughout the nation observe the occasion with activities similar to those conducted in Southern California."

The corresponding secretary completed five extremely interesting and, hopefully, eventually worthwhile, weeks back on active duty as a member of a small committee of four, headed by Adm. George W. Anderson, Jr. '27, making a smdy of the Navy and Marine Corps system of decorations and medals for the Secretary of the Navy, in mid-December. During that period we talked with many of the fleet, force and type commanders and received comments from many flag and general officers, plus close to a thousand young officers and enlisted men, of the Navy and Marine Corps, all the way from Norfolk to Pearl Harbor and points m between. All of the younger officers and enlisted men and a number of the seiuor ones had recendy been in the Vietoamese fighting. As a result, our committee made a number of recommendations which we feel will improve some of the areas in which we felt there was definite need for at least some modernization; once they have been approved and implemented.

Although the months of May and June are those in which we hope interested members of the class of 1926 will send their annual contributions to the 1926 Class Fund, to RAdm. John F. GREENSLADE, USN (Ret.), 5020 Millwood Lane, N.W., Washington, D . C , it is not too soon to start reminding each of us that many of us at the 40th reunion heartily supported the idea of an annual contribution to our fund. A $5 or SIO contribution from each of us who still values the '26 association will enable the class to contribute to projects which the Washington group and the class officers feel are worthwhile in our support of our alma mater, the Academy.

The class of 1926 received a Naval Academy Chrismias card with best wishes from the 26th Company of the Brigade of Midshipmen.

A belated Happy New Year to all.

RAdm. Benjamin E. Moore '27 is the m a n a g e r of logistics a n d fleet support. Submarine Signal Division of the Raytheon C o .

His home is in Portsmouth, R. I.

Sec'y, Cdr. Howard C. Adams, USNR Pacific Far East Line, Inc., 918 16th St. N.W., Washington, D. C. 20006 Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. Hov^ard W. Gordon, Jr., USN (Ret.), 3127 18th St., North, Arlington, Va. 22201

Bert and Bob QUACKENBUSH, returning to .4.rlington after a month in Honolulu and California, report seeing many classmates and wives.

They said that it was most refreshing to find Naval Academy and Service ties so binding with everyone being so hospitable and thoughtful. Bob says such 1927 spirit exhibited on the trip should make the fortieth reunion a humdinger.

Jack DIMON, out of the bank for three months, is recovering from what was, presumably, a mild heart attack. Reports being down 35 pounds to his Academy graduation weight and feeling fit Jack's letter also gives a fill-in on a very rough summer for Ferol OVERFELT. Ferol and Ruth had just retorned from a vacation in Europe when he broke the heel bone in his right foot. While home recuperating on crutches he fell downstairs, cracking his right shoulder, a rib or two and bruising his right hip. After recuperating and just before he started back to work, Ferol developed a pain in his abdomen, requiring an operation for gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum and in the process lost his appendix. As if this weren't enough, during his last week in the hospital he contracted pneumonia. After all that, can't blame you, Ferol, for retiring from the bank on December first.

Bob and Eunice RICE have changed their address to 831 Tamrack Road, Pittsfield, Mass.

01201. Bob continues with Berkshire Community College as assistant to the president which to him means vice president of insoluble problemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the most pressing problem, at present, being the extraction of funds from the state legislamre to budd a campus. Eunice keeps busy with the Berkshire County branch of Planned Parenthood, being chosen as one of the state delegates to the

National Conference in New York. The Rices are undergoing the strange experience of learning to live alone after years of a house full of children.

Ellen, their eldest, is working for the Cambridge Institute of Management Education; Rosamond, 19, is a senior at Mount Holyoke, after a summer in Europe including a visit to Don GRIFFIN's villa in Naples; Russell, 16, starting at Norwick University of Vermont after graduating from Lenox School a Merit Scholar finalist, and (Corinthia, 13, in St. Agnes School in Albany.

Merie JOHNSTON, wife of Paul, is using the Marshall daughter's wedding in Seattle as an excuse to journey from Annapolis to visit the MARSHALLs and the Clayton R. DUDLEYs. The Washington group enjoyed a very successful monthly luncheon at the Fort Myer Officers' Club in Arlington. Visiting classmates in Washington on the third Thursday of each month are urged to get in touch with Gordon Caswell who will be glad to arrange for transportation, etc.

FLASH FROM THE REUNION COMMITTEE! The 1967 football schedule has been announced.

The game on our reunion weekend will be at home with Syracuse.

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Sec'y, Mr. John T. Kent 6209 Massachusetts Ave., 1\I.W. Washington, D. C. 20016

Bill SCHOECH, as chairman of the nominating committee to select a new president to succeed our late and beloved John Quinn, reports as follows:

' 2 7 p a r t y a t Ft. M c N a i r , W a s h i n g t o n , D. C , on 2 Dec. 1 9 6 6 .

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Total number of ballots mailed Number of ballots returned unclaimed.

Number of ballots for "Favorite Son" candidates Total number of votes for John Kent slate

193 5 2 186

Congramlations to John, who will do an outstanding job.

Your secretary assumes his new duties feeling gready honored and deeply humble. I shall do my best to justify the confidence placed in me, but I do ask that you send me regularly those items of interest about yourself, other classmates and their families, for all to enjoy. Many thanks.

After a distinguished career of 37 years, Al TAYLOR retired as president of E. F. Hutton & Co. on I Jan. .4.1 joined the company in 1930 and held positions of increasing responsibility until he was appointed president four years ago. He retorned to the Navy for wartime service and is now Captain USNR (Ret.).

Al and his lovely wife "De-De'' will embark on a 'round-the-world trip early in 1967, and spend the first three weeks in Hawaii. When they return to the States in late spring or early summer, they will take up residence in Dallas, Tex., where Al resided for 14 years prior to his transfer to New York, and where the grandchildren now live. We salute a distinguished classmate and extend our best wishes to Al and De-De for many happy years ahead.

Andy AHROON writes that he and Lou motored through Europe for six weeks last fall, and everything went well until they were "clobbered" in Bologna, Italy. Those Italian drivers!

The Ahroons find life worth living in (Colorado Springs, witii Gale (19), Andy Jr. (17), Carter (15).

Congramlations are in order for Bill and Barbara SCHOECH who celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary on 14 Dec. It seemed just like yesterday!

A nice letter from Bill FORD early in December seeking the address of Harry Holland. Bill is enjoying life and running his own advertising and duplicating service in Springfield, III. Jimmy and Virginia JAMES traveled to East Lansing, Mich., for the Christmas holidays to celebrate the arrival of R. K. James, Jr. The bouncing boy came in weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. on 29 Nov. Dick is a graduate student at Michigan State. The grandparents are doing nicely.

An interesting letter was received from "Al" MOMM before Christmas: "Bess and I will fly out to the San Francisco area to visit with our children and grandchildren this Christmas. John (USNA '61) and Kathy and their two girls are in Monterey; John will be stodying at the Navy's Postgraduate School for a few years. Barbara and her three children are at Concord, near Port Chicago, Calif., while Bob is executive officer of the ammunition ship VESUVIUS, which we hope will be back from the Far East in time for him to join us by Christmas.

We had planned to spend most of this past summer at home, gardening and carrying out other projects here in Avon. Just before the 4th of July we had a delightful auto trip with two of our close friends, covering the New England coast from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park to the lovely Port of Camden, around Rockport, Tenant's Harbor, Monhcgan Island, Falmouth Foreside on Casco Bay, finally ending up on Cape Cbd. Here we fell in love with the Falmouth, Cape Cod area and ended up buying a summer home there on a littie pond and only a short walk from the ocean.

"We haven't gone in many other directions, except on visits to and with Sister Rose Christina, who is still enjoying her teaching of high school math and earth science at her convent at Albany.

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We brought her back from her summer course in graduate mathematics at the University of Dayton, and later she spent several days with us here in .Avon.

"I'm still teaching math to a conscientious group of freshmen and sophomores at the Hartford branch of the University of (Connecticut, which continues to give me a great deal of satisfaction. We enjoy the social activities of both the faculty and the students, as well as other activities on eitiier side of Talcott Mountain." Welcome news, Al. Bess and Al have a lovely home at Avon, Conn.

From Upland, Calif., came a December letter from John and Nancy ALDERMAN: "The big news this year is that the last fledgling has left the nest. Tim (almost a Christmas baby, he was called 'Tiny Tim' of Dickens' 'Christmas Carol' fame) enlisted in the Army one jump ahead of his draft call. Our loyalty to the Navy has not diminished, but the Army made promises; the Navy would promise nothing. It does seem as if the Army, which has always had the thankless job of turning out the cannon fodder, has become civilized in the treatment of its young men.

Draftees serve two years, but if you will enlist for an extra year, they will send you to the school of your choice that has an opening and for which you qualify. Tim is now going to Signal Corps School, getting formal education in the repair of electronic equipment, a subject that has interested him since he was knee high to a duck.

"Meanwhile David is an ensign USNR, and is flying from a carrier out Vietnam way. He couldn't see well enough to be a pilot, but twists the knobs on the electronic black boxes in his airplane. We had quite a scare at the time of the ORISKANY fire—43 killed, 16 wounded, most of them officers.

I don't remember any ship disaster not caused by the weather or enemy action as bad as that one—• he had written us from the ORISKANY, his unit jumps around a bit. However, when I called Washington there was no David L. Alderman on the casualty list. . . . Phew!

"As for the older boys, John Jr. is an operating engineer on an atom smasher at the Brookhaven National Laboratories, New York. Bill, married and living in Pasadena, has a good job in marketing with an aerospace firm.

"Our house is large and comfortable, and we now have two spare bedrooms, and food in the deep freeze. Hint, hint!" Good to hear from you!

Swede NORGAARD wishes to remind all who have not done so to submit their biographical data for the 5th edition of the Twenty-Eighter immediately, as the press deadline was 1 Feb. Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Drive Falls Church, Va. 22041 WEST COAST Sec'y, RAdm. Robert N. S. Clark, USN (Ret.) 28232 Lobrook Dr., Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. 90274

The class will be saddened to learn of the death of Frank Briscoe "Blackie" STEPHENS on 21 Dec. in Centre County Hospital, State College, Pa. Graveside services were held in Arlington National Cemetery on the 27th. On that date his wife Gladys died and was buried beside him on the 29th.

Blackie, who was retired from the service in 1945, later received his Ph.D. from Penn State University, and remained there as a professor of meteorology. He was retired only recentiy.

Surviving is a son, James Stephens, who is working on his Doctor's in physics at die University of Oklahoma. His address is: 426 South Santa Fe, Norman, Okla.

Contributions may be made by friends to the Park Forest Village Evangelical United Brethren Church at State Cxjllege.

Belated news has arrived of the passing of Mary Rooney in November at San Mateo, Calif.

Your secretary had tried for years to locate her and Pat's son, but without success. We'd like to tell his son what a great (and wild) Irishman his father was.

'29ers Cal Laning, Gerry and Charlie Weakley, and Charlotte and Pat Patrick at the Weakleys' quarters in Norfolk.

Frank and Nomi ADAMSON are keeping busy at Devon, Pa. Frank spends his working hours as manager marketing research at G. E. and off-duty hours planning a Japanese garden on the homestead. Paul and Cornelia FOLEY, at Manhasset, Long Island, are also busy people.

He is currently superintending new buildings for Hofstra College on Long Island, in addition to his other duties in connection with the administration of the college. Ck>rnelia still actively engaged in artistic endeavors. Another busy couple is Jackson and Gracious GALBRAITH. Jackson is now associate professor of mathematics at Mary Baldwin College at Staunton, Va. He spent the summer at University of Virginia on a Ford Fellowship at the Asian Smdies Institote and is now lectoring on Far East problems. Gracious is working on the beautification of the Staunton area and in writing on art for newspapers and the Staunton Fine Arts Assn.

Royce and Gurley DAVIS came north, halfway, to to assist in the marriage in Norfolk of Linda Diane Kirkpatrick and their son Alden (Lt. jg). Royce reports, "It was an all-Navy wedding as was the rehearsal dinner on Friday. We were so glad that old 'roomie,' Jerry Miller, was there to assist die father of the groom. The Patricks were wonderful and have a lovely place in Virginia Beach. Carol Miller and Louise Britt looked great and all-in-all the Navy did very well. The last rooster has now 'taken the veil.' We now have only our two grandsons, RPD III and H. Alden. They will be with us this Christmas. There is only 32 days difference in their ages."

Your secretary had Christmas dinner with son-in-law's family at .'Annapolis. Said son-in-law had the duty and volunteered to pick up any middies who were spending Christmas leave at Bancroft Hall. Visions arose of the whole passenger list of the REINA showing up, as would have occurred in 1925-29. One lonely middle, a very personable one, actoally showed up. He was one of three—imagine only three—staying in the Yard for their leave.

Delos HOGLE as ComNavFifth is ministering to some 50,000 retired naval personnel in the Tidewater area. A perusal by one of the publication of the A.A.RPC (American Association of Retired People) brings forth die Rule for Happy Retirement: "Stay where your friends are." At a recent luncheon of the class executive committee the rule has been revised by us to be, "Go where your friends are." In accordance, we are in the process of revising the free loaders chart for issue in Muster Notes in 1968.

Joe and Miggs BERKLEY make exceptionally good houseguests. Wherever they go they take their luxury trailer. Home base is still San Jose, C^lif., where Joe is chairman of his department, teaches, and writes textbooks at the Junior College. His text on pulse circuits is due for release soon. Gus GRAY, who has had some SHIPMATE

trouble with his pulse, is looking forward to reading it. Gus recommends reading the new controversial book. The Territorial Imperative, which offers us a new instinct to consider.

Nick FRANK stopped over in Washington in December and some of die local hibernators had lunch with him. He has taken off a lot of pounds and looks fit. In the course of the discussions we learned who put the snake in Nick's bunk and how it progressed to Frankel's bunk. George BALTHIS attended one of the alumni lunches recendy. He is living near Front Royal, Va. Carl (Schmaltz) GIESE has found extensive ore deposits under his land in Wisconsin but can't get it under present mining competition conditions.

Consequendy, he is logging the surface. He extends free logger privileges to all. From other sources we learn that Carl's son is teaching at the Academy. Wonder what his nickname is.? Red LYNCH moved from Rancho Santa Fe to La Jolla sometime back, but we don't have his new address.

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The Washington contingent held their Christmas cocktail party at the Naval Medical O u t e r , Bethesda, on 14 Dec. Attending were the Adams, Ailes, Alexanders, Bradys, Brooks, Farley Coates, Craighills, Dorners, Doyle, Enseys, Grantham, Halls, Peg Hanson, Hartmans, Hunt, Jacksons, Jenkins, Knoll, Lowrances, Mastersons, McCulloughs, Mdlers, Nelsons, Solomons, Simons, Sharp, Sneads Stevens, Strackbeins, Wadsworths, Wagners, Wakefields, Whelchels, and Wilsons. Red Sharp was visiting Washington from the west coast Red Ailes' guests were Capt. and Mrs. Latimer of the Cbast Guard; Stan Miller's guests were Mr. and Mrs. Zinn, and Bill Doyle brought a guest from Baltimore. A fine time was had by all.

We plan another party in the spring. A group picture was taken, but unformnately didn't turn out. However, some individual groups did, and some will be pubhshed in this and future issues.

The enclosed letter from Roy NEWTON was received recendy. If you need any trusts set up— see Roy. He said: "The attached clipping is from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce Business News. Thought that perhaps you might want to get together something for Shipmate on what some of the class are doing in a second career. Have thoroughly enjoyed my six and one-half years with San Diego Trust and Savings and particularly the Trust Dept. work. Many, many classmates are in the San Diego area in the event you are ever out this way. It has been a long time since I have seen you."

The clipping read, in part: "Announcement of the promotion of Roy A. Newton to trust officer, San Diego Trust and Savings Bank, has been made by Thomas W. Sefton, president. Newton joined the bank's customer relations department after retiring from the Navy in 1960 with the rank of captain. H e was transferred to the trust department and has progressed from the position of trust administrator. . . ."

Joe RUDDY writes from Madrid where he transferred from Paris. They enjoyed Christmas dinner with the Sanchezes. The Ruddys' new address is: Juan Ramon Jimenez, 2 Madrid, Spain.

The west coast, except for Roy Newton, must be hibernating.

30TH COMPANY NOTES by 1/c Midn. Tom Wilkerson: "Following a most enjoyable but regrettably short Christmas leave, die members of the 30th Company again send our regards to our sponsors, the members of the class of '30 and tiieir ladies.

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C h i e f Masterson a n d Red Ailes with the first classmen of the 3 0 t h C o m p a n y following the presentation.

We all deeply appreciated the many Christmas greetings received from the class.

"Our morale is suffering as we face the long cold winter ahead, but we are happy t'nat all retorned safely and on time from Christmas leave.

Our company moved to as far away as Hawaii and Turkey during leave. So, this was surely no mean feat.

"With the fast approach of semester exams, 21 through 27 Jan., all hands are rewrning diligendy to the stody of long-forgotten formulas and names. The lights are burning late in anticipation of our semi-annual wssle with the books.

nation of our efforts was the best company party in a long time, following the annual Christmas dinner in the mess hall. The class of 1970 completely stole the show as they gave presents to members of the upperclass known for previous dubious achievements. A good time was had by all.

"As February arrives, members of '67 will turn in anticipation to service selection night. Two of our number, Bart Clark and Curt Broussard, have already been accepted into the Nuclear Power Program.

"Pictures of the wardroom dedication ceremony were recently received and are being forwarded for inclusion with this note.

"We hope your Christmas was as pleasant as ours, and look forward to our futore contacts with members of the class of '30."

Sec'y, Capt. Oscar E. Hagberg, USN (Ret.) 1109 Grove St., N.E. Albuquerque, N. M. 87110 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. S. W. Betts, USN (Ret.) Atmospheric Sciences Program National Science Foundation Washington, D. C. 20550

V A d m . Kleber S. Masterson presents 1 9 3 0 class crest to the 3 0 t h C o m p a n y C o m m a n d e r , Midn.Lt. E d w a r d J. Laskowski.

"In retrospect those last anxious days before Christmas leave proved most fruitful for the company. Members of all classes decorated their rooms, and the plebes insured that the passageways, too, reflected only holiday cheer. The culmi-

Mattie HALL and Fran passed this way (Albuquerque) on the way to Oklahoma to see members of the family this fall, pre-reunion, and stopped again on their way back west, post-reunion, and they came out to the HAGBERG house this time to get the scuttlebutt in person. Only the highlights could be covered in one evening, but Mattie booted himself at least twice for not going.

Jim O'TOOLE has made a remarkable recovery from the serious operation he had to undergo this fall. Jim tackled the task of learning to talk again with plenty of determination, and it is good to report that he was back at work in his Albuquerque law office in much less time than was expected.

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Bill McMAHON, Cdr. USN (Ret.), has returned to Southern California after a four-year residence in Iowa. Bill and Gerry have dropped anchor at 3640 Greve Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif. 90274. Bill wrote, "We want to extend a cordial invitation to any members of the class traveling or living in Southern California and we want to be included in class get-togethers either here or in the San Diego area. Our new home overlooks Catalina Island on the Pacific side of the Peninsula and the Naval Base on Terminal Island to the eastward. We can actually see when the 'sun is over the yardarm,' and we welcome '31 for cocktails just any time." Bill would like a roster of west coast ' 3 1 ; any reader is requested to carry the ball. The phone number is AC 213-377-0045.

Sad news comes from Hancock, N. H., as Bud Daniels reports the untimely death of Leonora, wife of Byron GURNETTE, in Boston on 8 Dec. She was Bud's sister-in-law.

Sec'y, RAdm. Robert B. Fulton, I I , USN Commander, NAVSEC (6600) Dept. of Navy Washington, D. C. 20360

HERE AND THERE WITH '32 Retorns are coming in rapidly from the recent poll of the class on the new constitution and other matters. We expect that the council will meet within the next few weeks to act on all the material which was submitted. The wardroom for the 32nd Company appears to be coming along very well. Jack LAMADE reports a tremendous response both in terms of numbers and in amounts contributed.

I received a lot of current chatter, mailed in with the ballots. This will help a lot in making this column really interesting. I'll include it in roughly the order in which I received it, with each issue containing as much as our assigned space will permit.

From Clemson, S. C , Bill ZINK wrote in to say that he and Nellie have been in Clemson for over seven years.

"The boys are gone and there is just our dog, Blue, and ourselves in the house. My mother has been in a nursing home in Anderson (14 miles away) since September. Blue is a (Jerman Shepherd, spoiled, trained for nothing, and due to his 110 pounds not a lap dog even though he would like to be one.

"Nellie is active in local affairs and goes to Atianta whenever she can. I still enjoy teaching and the association with young people which it offers. In the seven years I've taught every undergraduate course that our department (EE) offers, and after the two, hope to do some graduate teaching. The long period in one place has enabled me to go through the chairs in our local Masonic Lodge and I will be Master this coming year. I've also been qualified as a professional engineer in South Carolina. The license looks nice on the wall but I've not engaged in any consulting work. My teaching also led to a senior membership In the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. It has been a satisfying and happy period.

"Our oldest son Bob (Georgia Tech in engineering, Emory in law) is a design engineer with American Orogenies in Adanta. Charles (Princeton in international relations, Univ. of Virginia in law) is with the Adanta law firm of Hansell, Post, Brannon and Dorsey. Roy Allen (Princeton in aeronautical engineering) is on his second tour in Vietoam as a fighter pilot in VFP-63, flying from the CORAL SEA."

Charlie SMITH, still with Westinghouse Air Brake Co. in Pittsburgh, Pa., and currendy their vice-president for European Operations. He is in charge of their seven subsidiary companies in Europe, so he spends about half his time overseas and the other half in Pittsburgh, but, as he says, it's a living. I know he enjoys it, and sends his best to all the class.

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I was delighted to hear from Freddie WOLSIEFFER (RAdm. USN (Ret.), in Great Neck, N. Y.), who enclosed this note: "In the past few months some of my classmates wrote to Shipmate concerning my state of health.

A few remarks of theirs were slighdy erroneous.

For the record, let me give you the facts—straight from the 'horse's mouth.' In brief, I was officially retired on 1 Oct. 1956 with a physical disability (bad heart and hypertension), but was retained on active duty in a critical position until 1 Feb. 1957. I hated to leave my beloved Navy, but was forced to do so for medical reasons. I tried to make a go of it by accepting top management positions (president, exec. v. p., general manager, etc.) in various business organizations in the New York City area. However, I had to resign from each of them because of ill health or other personal reasons.

"The axe of fate finally fell in January 1956. I suffered a severe stroke at home late in the evening (couldn't talk, walk, or write) but the Navy took good care of me by sending an ambulance in the wee small hours of the night to take me to the USNH at St. Albans, N. Y. It was an ordeal.

While convalescing at home and learning to use my faculties all over again, I had to return to St. Albans in January 1966 for a congestive heart failure. This should have been the end—but it wasn't! Determination is a wonderful thing! I'm still convalescing, but taking it slow and easy to the best of my ability. I wish I were back in the Navy again, in uniform, and in command of something in Vietoam. This is the first 'war' I have missed in over 30 years ef service! My present motto is: 'Stay Alive for Thirty-Five'—and then some. I hope to be at the reunion next year 'come hell or high water'! Although I have been declared 100% disabled, I still get around. My dear wife, Bettie, has been working in a suburban large department store for some time, while I stay at home and try to do the best I can—Navy fashion, of course! Our only child, daughter Robyn, is now a sophomore at the Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart in Purchase, N. Y. She is a resident student of the liberal arts majoring in French. The current lease on our apartment at 75 Knightsbridge Road, Great Neck, N. Y. 11021, expires in November of 1969. After that—vvho knows? My sincere regards to ALL my classmates—active and retired—wherever they may be. May God bless you all!"

Tommy HOPKINS in November handed in his resignation to Hercules (that is in Cumberland, Md.) and he and Dory are now happily ensconsed in their new home at 1401 Crystal Parkway, Bay Colony, Virginia Beach. He writes that it is wonderful to take up the friendships of days gone by-—and there are a growing number of '32ers in the area. Tommy says "Am in business for myself—yardman and general handyman interrupted by golf."

From down in Memphis Joe KUHL writes that there are three of us in town—and this was confirmed by retorns from the other two—Magruder TUTTLE and John GRIDER. All of them witii wives got together at the Griders' to watch the Army-Navy game. Joe comments, "A lousy game, but food and drinks were excellent."

Tutt writes that he and Dot were enjoying their Memphis tour very much indeed, and that our other two classmates there are making fine contributions to community affairs. "Joe KUHL is doing an outstanding job as director of the Sheltered Occupational Shop, Inc., a non-profit, community-sponsored workshop for the mentally retarded. He is also president of the Military Order of World Wars Assn., which has a large and active chapter in Memphis. He is a member, too, of the Military Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. His attractive wife, Lee, is active in many of the women's organizations."

Tutt goes on to say that John GRIDER and his wife, Charlotte, are quite active in the real estate business and in social affairs of many

kinds. John is also an active member of the Military Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce.

Tutt, too, enjoyed the Army-Navy party, but says: "Unformnately couldn't squeeze out a victory, although we gave it our all"—and when Tutt can't do it, I guess it just can't be done.

John's comment—"Joe and Tutt were over at my house to watch the football game with some Army types. UGH." Harry HUMMER writes me from Cleveland that he is now the sole representative of the class of '32 in that area. Hal SARGENT moved away to California several years ago, and Larry SMITH moved to Ashtabula, some 55 miles east of Cleveland, earlier this year. Harry is active in the Cleveland chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Assn. They are noted for their December meeting —one which is traditional and interesting, as an invitation is extended to all midshipmen from the area who are home on leave, to attend and update the alumni on recent developments along the Severn.

Chmn., Mr. Turner A. Duncan AVCO Corp., 1701 K St., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20006 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.), U. S. Naval Academy Museum Annapolis, Md. 21402

A very pleasant bit of news to pass along is the marriage on 30 Dec. of Mrs. Charlotte Stewart and the chairman of our Washington group, Tad DUNCAN. Tad and Charlotte are residing at their home on Peninsula Farms Road, Box 90, Route I, Arnold, Md. The couple will honeymoon in Hawaii in late January.

Jim and Caroline FORTUNE dropped in the Museum on 20 Dec. for a brief visit. Jim reported that he now resides at 35 Rosedale Road, W. Hartford, Conn. He would welcome a call or visit from any classmate passing through Hartford.

Roe A v e . , Charleston, S. C , n a m e d for Jack Roe ' 3 3

RAdm. Ed Batcheller '34, who commands the Charleston Naval Shipyard, wrote recendy enclosing the accompanying photograph of a newly named street at the shipyard, memorializing our classmate, Jack ROE. Jack was serving as production officer at the shipyard when his fatal illness was discovered.

Max CRAWFORD wrote briefly enclosing a contribution to the class fund and expressing the hope that he would be able to be present for a class reunion in the not too distant future. Max is president of Texaco Oil Co. with headquarters in the Colonial Life Building, P. O. Box 872, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, W. I. The 33rd Company wardroom is progressing nicely. The midshipmen of the Company have purchased carpeting, which will be installed shordy.

Charlie Curtze donated a class of '33 crest mounted on a nice plaque for installation on the wardroom door. Gordon Selby and Tad Duncan have donated souvenir ash trays put out by Goodyear and AVCO respectively. Classmates who work for corporations or firms who distribute souvenir ash trays are encouraged to send one or two to the class secretary for display and use in the wardroom.

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As this is being written before the January issue of Shipmate has been distributed, it is not possible to report on the response to our first annual appeal for voluntary contributions (of $5.00 or more) to the class fund. Those who missed the note in the January issue are invited to send their checks made payable to the Class of 1933 Fund, to the Class Secretary, U. S. Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis, Md. A report of contributions received will be published in the March or April issue of Shipmate.

It is the sad duty of your secretary to announce the passing of John Chapman MORGAN, Capt., USN (Ret.), who died in Dover, Del., on 27 Dec. Burial with full military honors was in Arlington National Cemetery on the 29th. Deepest sympathy is extended to Jack's widow Lucille, who resides in Rodanthe, N . C.

Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401

As this issue goes to press, plans are underway for a joint USMA-USNA class of 1934 dinnerdance to be held on Satorday, 21 Jan., at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, Arlington Hall Station. These social affairs have always been very entertaining, with everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Again will resort to excerpts from Christmas messages to provide a column for this time.

Mele kali\imak.e me \a hauoli mak.ahiki hou from Helen, Allyn and Pat COLE (4216 Puulani Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816). Bob and Dottie CHANDLER (4241 Arguello St., San Diego, Calif. 92103) send: "What a busy year this has been. What is all this nonsense about retirement.?

We are busier than ever! This past October Bob Jr. made us grandparents for the 3rd time. Three daughters—Bonnie Lynne, 4—Robin Sue, 3 — Lisa Ann, 214 mo. Betsy Lee—our Rebel—is at Winthrop Women's Cx>llege in Rock Hill, S. C. Jackie b due to leave Feb. 10th for Iran (Foreign Service—State Dept. S e c ) . Dotty May is here with us in San Diego. We enjoy seeing our son on TV's KOGO—Channel 10—San Diego. Life marches on! The Chandler door b open to all our good friends everywhere."

Speaking of grandchildren, Bill and Helen MURPHY report hitting a round dozen. Everyone is well and even they are managing to sustain the bombardment (70 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford, Conn.). The Fid MURRAYs have retorned stateside to Boston, Mass. 02199 (United Fruit Co., Prudential Center). The Pat ROONEYs report everything under control down in Pensacola (3606 N. 12di Ave. 32503). Dot has re-retired and Pat is running the carpenter shop at the Petree School for Retarded Children. Son Patrick is in his first year at Workman Jr. Hi. The Grayson MERRILLs watched the Army-Navy game this year witii Margie and Chris CHRISTENSEN at their place on the Severn. Their oldest son Andy, his wife Sue and their 4 beautiful children live in Annapolis. Their second son Donald and his wife Elizabeth are smdents in L. A., and Lee, their youngest is a freshman at Princeton. Their card showed a sketch of their 40' Newporter ketch MisTRES in which they hoped to cruise the Bahamas during the Christmas vacation. Homeport is 44 Fort Hill Road, Huntington, N. Y. 11743. "Maryview" Christmas news as usual.

Peggy and Dick KLUNK announcing grandparenthood. Catherine Mary born on 1 June to Clare and Dan. Then Dan left for Saigon and is still there. Dave is still stationed at Fort Ritchie, Md., and gets home frequendy. Betsy is now a junior at St. Joseph (College. Peggy and Dick journeyed to Hawaii to visit brother Mark. "We drove to San Francisco in our trusty Jeep Waggoneer, then went by ship to Hawaii. The Bert Carrs took tender care of us in San Francisco and kept our Jeep limbered up while we were away. Driving home from the west coast we FEBRUARY,

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visited some of our good Navy friends, Dan and Alyce Hanlon, Milt and Lee Snyder, and Joe and Lucy Miller. It was a real treat to see everyone looking so good and prosperous." They have also acquired a travel trailer which is great for its intended purpose but it also adds an extra room and sleeping capacity (5) to their house.

Sheep have now replaced goats as their fourlegged lawn mowers.

A two-page month-by-month family log in verse of the year's happenings from the Charlie STEPHANs in Boca Raton, Fla. (1010 N.W. Sixth Terrace—33432). This past year's theme for just about everyone: "grandparents again."

Even the Butch HARBOLDS—number four for Gail Reeves in Bar Harbor, Me. Once again the Bev VAN BUSKIRKs send their annual report from Phoenix, Ariz. (4338 East Rancho Drive): "The three of us are in good health. Barb is enjoying her first year at Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff. Bev is in charge of the probate section of the Trust Department at the Valley National Bank. Since he has four or five attorneys working for him, he has decided that his six months of marine law at the Naval Academy was a great success. The highlight of this year was our vacation. Barb graduated from high schcx>l on 2 June, which permitted us to arrive in Annapolis for the start of June Week on the 3rd. This was graduation for Bev's nephew, and our first visit since 1934. After Annapolis our goal was to see as many of the Revolutionary historical sights as we could. In Washington we were guests of Clag and Poppy Clagget and Jack and Kathleen Ryder.

One night Dick and Peggy Klunk came down from Hanover for a reunion at Van and Frances Van der Aue's . . . our last time together was in SubRon Six in San Diego, away back in 1938.

While in Williamsburg, Red and Peg Mason came up from Norfolk with their family. We were all together in San Diego shordy after the war. We then headed north for Philadelphia, New London, and three wonderful days on Cape Cod resting up for Boston. Our last week was spent along the nigged coast of Maine. We rented a Hertz car in Baltimore and dropped it in Boston after four weeks and twenty-eight hundred and fifty miles of fun. Needless to say, we took the long way."

Corr. Sec'y, Capt. E. D. Vestel, Jr., (SC) USN, Supply Officer, Key West Naval Station, Key West, Fla. 33040 Sec'y-Treasurer, Capt. Louis N. Detweiler, (SC) USN, 6650 Van Winkle Drive, Falls Church, Va. 22044

Despite being confined to a wheelchair with a 5-pinned broken hip (the last one only required one) the wife of George Towne BAKER, known far and wide as Betty, managed to take pen in hand and send along a bit of chit-chat about some of the '35 (Coronado contingent. Betty reports George LEE is in good shape as are Charlie HARRIS, Dave NASH, Ralph BAUM, and Skippy SELLARS—all of whom with their wives partook of some Baker Christmas cheer. Oahu isn't what it used to be, says Betty, and although Saunderstown, R. I.'s, thriftiest son was offered several jobs there he chose to retorn to the U. S. where his son George Towne III is obtaining a doctor's degree at Duke U. The Bakers reported receiving a Bon Noel from Bob HINCKLEY, still taking the sun on the Riviera, and another from poor old Jack SEYMOUR who had to give up a Grosvenor Square Flat for a cottage in the Connecticut hinterland. John MIDDLETON and Willie McCLAREN also sent greetings from Seatde where they and Boeing are teamed up on the SST. Ned DOUGHERTY penned best wishes from Newport and spoke of a pending trip to Southern California while George HUTCHINSON sent along a Mele Kalikimaka from near Washington.

John R. LEWIS' widow Lenore can be reached c/o Mrs. W. C. McWade, 2201 Pacific Ave., San Francisco 94115. Gracious thank-you notes were

received from Dumay GORHAM's widow, Margaret, and from Ginny Hack. The Gorham Scholarship Fund has been established at Wilmington College, N. C. Holy LEE is asst. to the provost and manager of the computer laboratory at Wesleyan University. Edie and Holy's son David was graduated cum laude from Princeton in June. He then entered NYU Law School but decided to go to OCS at Newport and at this writing is scheduled to enter the January class. The Lee daughter Busy is a sophomore at Keuka College in New York.

She has been spending her field period working on a kibutz near Tel Aviv, Israel. With Edie working as a substitute teacher at local high schools in the Middletown, Conn., area the Lees only see each other in passing.

Don WULZEN relinquished command of (k>mPhibGru One and can now be found in an OSD office in the Pentagon's E Ring where he is Asst. Director for Inspection Service. Fritz HARLFINGER has been detached from the Defense Intelligence Agency and ordered to command the Navy's South Adantic Force. Mace FREEMAN is leaving BuPers where he's been assistant chief for education and training and will return to the Pacific as commander CruDesPac. Twenty-three years ago. Mace was gun boss in N E W ORELANS in the same ocean.

From Kailua Johnny HEATH sends an aloha and tiianks to Lou DETWEILER for the latest class listing. Johnny said that Sam ADAM's widow now resides at 560 W. University Parkway in Baltimore. She would be pleased to hear from old friends. C. R. CARTER reports his has changed to 2992 Via Carmen, San Jose, Calif.

95124. George GOOD also moved to 7921 East Dr., Harbor Island, Miami Beach, Fla. 33141. Joe LYLE still lives in Reston, Va., but his street address has changed to 1686 Chimney House Rd. Either Buck WINFIELD moved or civilization has caught up with him. Anyway his Fairfax, Va., address changed from RFD 1, Box 434 to 12331 Lee Highway.

Bruce HEMPHILL has left Charlotte, N. C , for Woodland Hills, Calif. 91364. Bruce is still with Douglas Aircraft. His street address is 4818 Don Juan Place.

Bub WARD, who's done such a superior job as Chief of the Navy Section, MAAG Vietnam and as Cx)mmander U. S. Naval Forces in Vietnam, is slated to be detached soon. No new assignment had been announced for Bub when this issue went to press.

Jack FEE and Margie are back in Hawaii again.

Jack is now Commander Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. He was detached as Vice (Commander, Naval Ships Systems Command on 13 Jan. The Fees drove to Long Beach after a family reunion at Christmas with son Jerry, their daughter-in-law and 15-month-old grandson.

Higgle HIGGINBOTHAM and Vivi are tiie only '35ers living in Utah. They remind all classmates that Salt Lake City is still on the main trans-continental route and their welcome mat is out for all '35ers a 4197 Coral St. On 21 D e c our Washington contingent had luncheon at the Army-Navy Town Club with the Washington chapter of the Alumni Assn. Attending were Sookie Badger, Jack Brandt, Lou Detweiler, Jack Fee, Ross Freeman, Hersch Goldberg, Ace Husband, George Hutchinson, Pat McEntee, Jeff Parker, Steve Sherwood, Art Tarantino and Bobo Thompson. While these joint meetings will be continued, the class hopes to be able to also have separate class get-togethers.

Judy MOODY spent Christmas with her brother and sister-in-law in Goose Bay, Labrador, with a day's stop-over in Montreal. Judy said the class directory was a big help in getting out Christmas cards to old friends whose addresses had changed. Judy also says Goose Bay was warmer than Washington.

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Mrs. Katherine Needham, Roger's widow, lives at 3206 University Blvd., W., Kensington, Md. 20795.

Art DECKER, a Jacksonville, Fla., gentieman of leisure keeps busy with various projects and garden work, not to mention an occasional game of golf. Just a block away lives Art's stock broker, Charlie TURNER, who spends his days watching the ticker in the MLPF&S office. Jim BENTLEY lives about 5 miles south of the Jacksonville Naval Air Station and he's been teaching at St. John's Junior Cbllege in nearby Palatka since his retirement in the fall of '64. Buzz BORRIES, a neighbor of Jim's, is also a school teacher. He's affiliated with St. John's (Country Day School.

Another Jacksonville area resident is Gus HENDRICKS. We understand he is teaching in the science dept. at Jacksonville University.

Dave McCLINTOCK is ccxjrdinator of campus development at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. His one-time roommate John E. TALBOTT, Jr., now lives at 600 Haynes Ave., Centerville, la. Dave added that the local papers said Slate CUTTER had been nominated for the Football Hall of Fame.

Harvey WALSETH tells us his correct address is P. O. Box 893, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. 92067.

He adds that he lives on LaValle Plateada and not Sobre Los Cerros. We'll bring Don Quixote as a guide when we come looking for you, Harvey.

Anyway, Harvey works for Security First National Bank in the Escondido Branch. He's been there since March 1960 and unless the bank examiners get too ornery he hopes to stay there until he becomes 65. Harvey adds that Lou HIRD's parents have an account there and that Lou stops by to say hello when he visits them.

Walt WALTERS still manages the Sears, Roebuck Store in Panama City, Fla. His son and two grandchildren live in Lakeland. Walt manages to see the Florida State University home football games and usually makes it down to Miami for the Orange Bowl game. Florida auto license plates are designated by county and then by a number. Walt's car bears license plate 23 WW-35 and his wife Margie's plate is 23-35. That's the true '35 spirit!

The death of Dumay GORHAM (reported under Last Call) came as a particular shock to Walt. They were born and raised in the same littie North Carolina town. They played shortstop and second base together on the high school team and then on our plebe team. They also roomed together at Bobby Werntz's prep school.

D. O. VAN NESS is making some rumblings about a trip south in February. He hopes to bring D. W. GILMORE witii him and of course their wives. D. O. says he's recovered from his operation and is anxious to see a few bull fights in Mexico City, do the carioca in Rio and especially the hat dance somewhere south of the border.

We've laid in a fresh supply of vitamin pills, so hurry on down. Van, times a wastin'.

Pete PETROVIC is leaving Washington and the Ships Systems Command for the Pacific Northwest where he will command the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Brooke JENNINGS is honest and truly the last of our batdeship sailors. He likes ships and Marion likes ships that don't go to sea. So all Jennings are happy witii his duty aboard the exUSS NORTH CAROLINA, permanendy moored

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Wilmington, N . C. The Jennings' oldest son attends Princeton; # 2 son is a youngster at the USNA; sons # 3 and # 4 are home. Brooke and Marion would welcome any classmates to drop by.

Joe BETTENS has a new address in Bay St. Louis, Miss. It is P. O. Box 1331, 804 North Beach. Al WELDON still lives in Palm Beach, Fla., but has moved to 2800 Flagler Dr. Stu FLETCHER spent Christmas at Belvidere, N. C. Sam LOOMIS says his zip code should be 60506.

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Morrow DECKER now lives at R. D. # 1 , Lake Drive, Silver Lake, Rhinebeck, N. Y. 12572.

George CAIRNES has also moved. He now lives at Apt. 203, 205 N. AlA, Satellite Beach, Fla., 32937. W. A. McMANUS shifted his Holyoke, Mass., address to 49 Claremont Ave, George DOSTER says his mail should be sent to 2024 Bruce Dr., P. O. Box 801, St. Simons Island, Ga. 31522. W. G. WARD lives at 4551-A Jamestown Ct., Indianapolis 46226. Norm GAGE is at RFD # 1 , Litdeton, N . H . 03561. Whitey LLOYD'S new Oakland address is Apt. D, 2900 Carmel St., 94602.

RAdm. H. W. Howe, USN (Ret.), is Director of Civil Defense for Winston-Salem and Forsytii (bounty. He's looking for an asst. director (plans and operations). Starting salary is |6,960. Anyone interested can write Adm. Howe in WinstonSalem, N. C. Sec'y, MGen. P. R. Tyler, USMC 5529 Edgemont Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22310 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USI\I 4101 Downing St. Annandale, Va. 22003

It is with regret that we call attention to the Last Call which has an account of the tragic death of Richard FOWLER. With the Christmas tree finally down and the decorations all put away for another year, it's time to pound the old mill again and beat the February deadline. To all of you who sent cards, we say thank you; we hope you too had a pleasant holiday season including a white Christmas such as we enjoyed here in the Washington area. Our Toro snow-blower really got a workout, and sure beats shoveling 150 feet of driveway and walks. Of course, we still envy those of you who probably spent the solidays on the beach or swimming in the warm blue Pacific while we slid and slipped around on the ice.

Speaking of the ice, Dan ENTLER was one of its many victims. A bad fall on 13 Dec. laid Dan up in Bethesda with a fractured femur, necessitating several pins and a metal plate to patch him up. In a visit with him last month he was awaiting transfer to the Academy Hospital where he will have to undergo a lengthy period of therapeutic and rehabilitation treatments to get the hitch out of his gitalong. We all wish Danny a speedy and successful recovery.

Not all was on the dark side in the Entler family. On the brighter side in November they announced the engagement of their daughter, Diana, to Midn. William Richard Donnelly, Jr. '67. The wedding will take place in the Academy Chapel on 8 June, following the commissioning of the groom as 2nd Lt., USMC. News gleaned from the many Christmas cards and shared with you all: From Ann and Warfield BENNETT greetings twice. Says Ann: "You'll have to come south and see us. . . . My cross checking system went snafu somewhere. If I sent you a card, just check me off as being real sure I wished you all a merry Christmas from we uns in Panama City! Our newlyweds arrive soon, so I'm apt to be confused with all that's left to do!—Cheery Mismus."

Thanks, Bennetts—we appreciate the double sentiments and news.

Bunny and Vince (X)MBS: "We miss you all— but must admit it is nice to get out of Washington for a while. Greetings and best wishes to all."

Lucille and Dav DAVENPORT: "Happy holidays! Things have not changed much for us.

We are pretty well satisfied with our set up at Annapolis . . . a year older, no wiser, and still beig confused from day to day by our teen-age offspring. Lots of luck in '67."

Marge and Russ FAUST: "Still down in big ol' Texas and enjoying teaching in spite of the commuting. Looking forward to having all the family together for the holidays. Regards to all."

The Chuck HOUSTONs: "Hi—maybe it's time we let you all know where we are. Finally got away from the salt water, but we miss it. In lieu, bought a pool with attached three bedroom house at 2107 Barry Way, Las Vegas, Nev. 89106, when Chuck accepted a position as senior management engineer with Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co. (the outfit that runs the Nevada Test Site for AEC) . . . Bettie (now Liz) has remained active in the theater, and garnered high plaudits and local publicity for her characterization of Amanda, the lead role in Nevada Southern's Theater production of 'Glass Menagerie.' . . • Charley, still in the Bay area, working for UAL and, though he doesn't keep us filled in, we assume still leading the riotous life of a bachelor. . . . We're only 20 minutes from the airport, 15 from the 'Fabulous Strip', and we've been in the phone book since the second month we arrived. . . . The latchstring is always out, and it would be fun to see more of you old salts back here in the desert. . . . Your next time through Vegas, give us a call, and maybe we can even arrange to see a 'girlie' show.

Best of everything to all."

Jane and Syd SHERBY: "From the heart—deep in Texas! Our best wishes for 1967 and Merry Christmas to all."

Ginny and Harry STARK: "Harry plans to start at San Diego State next semester and take some math (so he can help Kathy), and who knows what else.? Says their football team needs a place kicker and he hasn't used up his eligibility."

Originality prize goes to the Ed KINGs whose beautiful card with the three Kings from the Orient was signed "We Four Kings"—^Ed, Bula, Robbye and Lee. The second '36 luncheon for the '66-61 season was held again at the Hotel Jefferson on 26 Jan., too late to make this deadline. Will report next month on what transpires. Incidentally, correct last month's notice: the vote was to hold Washington area luncheons on the fourth Thursday of each odd numbered month. So keep 23 March in mind if you plan to be in this area.

In the event you may have missed it in the December Shipmate, we regret to report the sudden deatii of Leroy ROSS, Lt., USNTl, as the result of a heart attack suffered while he was aboard a friend's yacht docked at the Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami, Fla., on 12 Nov. H e is survived by his widow Anne, a son, Leroy W. Ross III, and his mother, Mrs. L. W. Ross of Miami. Classmates and friends can send personal condolences to the home address, I28I Campo Sano Ave., Coral Gables, Fla. 33146.

S'all for now. May all you gals and lassies have a wonderful Valentine's Day with many, many more to follow.

Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Cdr. J . P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.), 5439 41st St., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20015

WASHINGTON NEWS The December class luncheon is reported this time by Jack WADLEIGH who says: "Those who were present follow: John DeVane, Bunny Shupper, who said farewell to the class (DC) before he departs to take over ASW Group Five in the Pacific, Dinty Moore, Pat Patriarca and Jim Denton. (The foregoing were all roommates in the old first company and quite rightfully claimed the honor of being the only roommate trio present for a class luncheon in years.) Others were Larry Bernard, Chuck Stein, who brought as his guest his Academy plebe, Capt. Jake Heimark, class of '40. Jack Slaughter, Tom Adams, Ed Finney, Morgan Baldwin, Fog Blasdel, Bob Farrington, John Reese, and Jack Wadleigh completed the entourage.

Jack Wadleigh provided some class news at the luncheon. "I have received a card from Hirsch & Co., New York Stock Exchange brokers that SHIPMATE

Al Cox is now associated with that firm in tiieir Washington ofllce. His business telephone number is 298-6565.

"Ray and I attended the Army-Navy game and although the score was not to our liking, the weather was beautiful and the football play well worth the trip. In the class section ('37 has yet to graduate above the 15-yard line) we were represented by Sneed and Dottie Schmidt, as well as Walt .ind Mary Barry, all up from Norfolk. The Barrys' plebe son joined us at half time and was naturally looking forward to that month of 'carrying on' which would result from the anticipated Navy victory. .\las, his hopes were dashed.

Walt and Margie Phaler were in from the west coast, our first view of them since the Maryland game in 1952. Others we saw were Bob and Jane Tate, who live on the Main Line; the Huelsenbecks, Speed and Gloria Currie, Tom and Eloise Davies, and Cliff Flenniken. In the distance I also saw Hubie Reece and his wife, Lois. Hubie is U. S. Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding at the nearby New York Shipbuilding Co., and they are putting final touches on AOE-2 USS CAMDEN, the Fleet's largest and newest replenishment ship."

Syd BOTTOMLEY has written a nice long letter from Italy, so here goes with his letter: "It has been so long since I have seen anything in Shipmate for the class of 1937 that I have been thinking that I should drop you a line and let 5"ou know what's going on out here in rainv Italy.

"Actoally, we have no classmates in the area, and in fact, the only odier one throughout Europe that I know of is Charlie Minter, who, as you know, is on the staff at SHAPE currendy in Paris.

"Speaking of Charlie, DJ and our two boys and I spent a very delightful three days in Paris at Charlie's home, which actoally is just outside of Paris, last September. Aside from the ever interesting sights of Paris, including an evening at the Lido, we thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, the French bread, and, of course, Charlie and Mary Minter's delightful hospitality. They both look fine and chic I am afraid that I do not know whether they will be moving to Brussels or not—probably not, as I believe he is about due for orders.

"Another classmate. Red Woodard, passed through as the senior member of a Board of Inspection and Surveying team last October. However, what really inspired me to write is the picmre which I now enclose of myself taken widi a rather imposing looking character. If you look closely you will see behind the beard none other than Hank Rowe.

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"Hank spent the lught with us last week and happened to be in Naples on business for the Texas Instruments Co. TI has a contract with the Navy to complete a certain ASW scientific project involving two ships each with crews of doubledomes. In order to properly impress the latter, so he tells me, he felt he had to grow that beard.

Hank reports that Suzy and the youngsters are all in fine shape and living at 5900 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Tex. 75222.

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"I said rainy Italy—well, I must say we have had more than our share of rain the past couple of months, as witnessed by the flooding problems in the Arno and Po Valleys. But every once in a while, as is happening right now, we have some of the most glorious sunsets that one has ever seen.

From our apartment house balcony we have a simply magnificent view of the city and Bay ot Naples including Mount Vesuvio, the Sorrentinc Peninsula, the Island of Capri, and on a clear day we can see the peak of the Island of Ischia over the top of the next door apartment. Naples living has indeed been most pleasant, and with a littie knowledge of Italian, one can enjoy the people and the sights ever so much more. In addition, we have made many fine trips both inside the counti-y and throughout Europe.

"I am planning to retire over here and before we go home we will spend a couple of months touring Europe, from Scandinavia to Spain and Portugal. Then we hope to put Chip in a good boarding school, visit a few friends on the east coast (who might like to see us), and tiien head west for Coronado. What the future will hold in store I will have to discuss sometime later.

"In the meantime, DJ and I send warm regards to you, Betty, and all our friends and classmates in the area."

Harry H A H N recently called to say that as of 4 Jan. 1967 he was moving permanently to San Francisco. There he will get in touch with the USNA '37 group. Until he locates a residence he can be reached c/o Pacific Industries, 351 California St., San Francisco, Calif. 94104.

Thomas J. NIXON III has sent me a copy of his second volume of verses entitled My Pen Is Filled with Brine. In poems of much variety, ranging from free verse, combining the anapest with the iamb, and the sonnet he expresses wonder in the relationship between the sciences and the seas of God's dominion. He never ceases to explore. For instance here is one of Tom's poems: PORT O' CALL My home port let me never fear to leave, Nor let me ever shun the ports afar; Or ever be led smugly to believe The only worthwhile ports are where we are.

But rather, let my treks upon this sphere Converge on distant places which enthrall.

In courses of great circles which end here: Port of departure and last port o' call.

Sec'y, Capt. John A. Boglcy, USN 3900 Watson PI., Apt. 7B Washington, D. C. 20016

HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM NEAR AND FAR As I have said many times before, the Christmas greetings I receive bring happiness which more than rewards me for my efforts in writing this column. This year I received more than my share and your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.

Many of you may be interested in the whereabouts of our classmates, so I will mention a few. The Fred SCHROEDERs sent greetings from East Setauket, Long Island, N. Y. The Bob SCHELLINGs are in Honolulu and find it quite a change from Seattle. Bob and Kim RYND help keep '38 going there, plus good visitors like Patty and Pete AURAND, Ray DUBOIS and Wanda and Dan HENRY. Betsy and Harry MASON's lovely Jane Anne visited with the Schellings before and after her husband came and went back to Vietoam.

The Frank LYNCHes said hello from Stonington, Conn. Ben and Kay PICKETT are enjoying quarters at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk. Carol and John WICKS in Key West are grandparents!

Jane Elizabeth was born to son John and wife Barbara on 8 Dec. The Jim PAYNES are enjoying York House at the U. S. Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Va. The Heydon WELLS are still in

Charleston and we are hoping they will soon decide to move to Washington after their trip to Europe with Dee. Lo and Ralph WEYMOUTH have had a wonderful tour in Iceland but will be leaving for new duty on the west coast in command of a carrier group. The Pat FOLEYs are enjoying duty in Philadelphia. Ruth and Joe BLANDIN are in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and I apologize for mislocating tiiem in my last column.

On the west coast we find the Doug PUGHs in San Francisco enjoying a '38 reunion with the Bettingers, St. Johns, Ratliffs, Dave Harisses, Harts and Eubanks. The SPEARS have had a great time in Copenhagen but Marie is ready to come back to their home in Alexandria this summer. The Otis WESCHes are enjoying their second career in Pittsford, N. Y. The HARMONs live close by in Greenlawn, Long Island, where Jigger is the Navy plant representative at Grumman Engineering Corp. Son Len is married and working for a weekly newspaper and son Jerry is off to the Army for his two years. Betty and Bob HURON have settled in Winchester, Mass., and the John BURKHARDTs are enjoying quarters at the Training Center, Great Lakes.

BREMERTON IN THE NEWS Gordy WILLIAMS writes to say that during the last few years he has been following the movements of the class of '38 via the very interesting columns in Shipmate which I and other public-spirited classmates have diligently perused and commend our industry and class spirit. As there has been some drastic change in his situation, he gives the dope on what has happened to him!

"I am now among those who are in the retired bracket having entered this situation as of 1 Nov. of last year. This was the result of several occurrences, the most important was a physical ailment of the large intestine which resulted in surgery in August and a disability retirement as mentioned before. However, I had tentatively agreed to go to work for Olympic College, here in Bremerton, this fall so it wasn't a sudden occurrence. At present I am working in the administration end of the educational profession as director of veterans affairs and financial aids. So far I find it a very interesting and rewarding position.

"I was relieved of my last job—^Commander of the Bremerton Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet by another classmate, Don Ramage. Don moved into my quarters in the Shipyard when I moved out into the town of Bremerton. I believe we are the only two '38ers in Bremerton since Jake Ellis left in July. There are quite a few in Seatde—Steve Johnson, Bill Cranford, Newell Varney, Leo Schwabe and Bob O'Neill.

"My best to you, Jack, and hope all is going well. Muriel and the family are fine. Stan is now second class at the Academy while my oldest daughter is a freshman at the University of Washington. Tell any classmates that we are at 2449 North Lafayette Ave. in Bremerton and welcome any visits. (The golfing, fishing, hunting et al. are good.)" Many thanks, Gordy, and good luck and Godspeed in your second career.

ZIMANSKI REPORTS FROM SAN DIEGO "A communique from Southern California along with a group picture taken at our Christmas party held on 3 Dec. at the Marine Officers' Club, San Diego. Note: Missing from the pictore are the Winters and Readys who arrived late for the photo. The party was gay indeed. Never saw so much dancing since our Ring Dance. Mary Jane Muse and Zimanski set the pace with a fast Kozotsky or something. Almost everybody took turns at perverting the watusi or frug if that is possible, although Callahan stuck with the LBJ (Foxtrot). The Dimmicks in the spotlight, Bill struck a political chord, mercifully short, while Anita charmed the revelers with orchestral solos in the Abbe Lane manner. The Olsens, who served as co-hosts with Zimanskis, promised more 35

'38 reunions. All applauded. Swede is thriving as mayor of the Naval Station. Who wouldn't, with palatial quarters, steward, private golf course and side boys?

"Olsens made auspicious debut here with big wedding for their lovely Lucy. Missed at our party were the Cassidys. Sad to report tiiat Marie has been ailing of late. Also missed were the Collums who were out of town. A gang of us spent a festive weekend with them recently in their new home bordering the Costa Mesa Golf Course. That is the best 19th hole I ever played.

The Collum family is loaded with merriment and hospitality. Bill is a virtuoso on the thumpbucket as well as a sea story raconteur extraordinaire. While on the French, Finn retires next June and goes to France (sans Myra!) to pursue French (language, that is) preparatory to teaching career. Naturally we all wonder how you get a bon vivant and boulevardier like Finn back to the farm once he has seen Paree. Another prospective prof with fine retirement plans, if less intriguing, is Doctor Foster (that's right. Dr. now in ed and math. Congramlations, Doc). The Fosters hope to retire in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia—in 1968.

"The Muse A-N game party was good clean fun despite the bad news on the field. A social highlight of the year in San Diego was the recent party by the Muirs. Seems like everybody in the social register was there. Charming hosts those Muirs. Fred must be part Japanese, his garden is a showplace and he does it himself. More scoops: Callahan out of the hearing aids business; now ass't supe of Catholic schools. Faz is principal of local Parish High School of Religion. (No pay, just work.) Klippel now with Water Works Department in Los Banos wherever that is. Rile a computer programmer at Lompoc. Pass the word around that divorce Frank is eligible now.

Yesterday 'Go Go' Wanda Henry dropped out of the sky here enroute east from Honolulu where she and Dan visited son Sandy recuperating in hospital from serious auto accident which banged up his leg. Happily, he is well on the mend. Everybody talking retirement. Fret not, those of you on the threshold. Retirement has its rewards. Just think, you can let your sparser locks grow longer as I do. That's a new freedom.

Finally, let me put in a plug for this fine retirement community. Southern California, where Mil and I have dropped the hook for good. Sure, this place has its faults, such as the prominent political sect that talks of impeaching the world but then again you can't have everything. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL HANDS." Many tiianks, Frank.

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NEWS FROM OUR NORFOLK CORRESPONDENT John FERRITER has taken charge of the Norfolk group and reports on a wonderful party held at the Jim PAYNES' quarters at Yorktown: "Present for the occasion were Marge and Monroe Kelly, Dotty and Tag Grell, Bob and Louise Sinnott, Dick and lona Cooper, John and Julie Ferriter, Marion and Strong Boozer, Kay and Jim Payne, Jake and Barbara Reed, and Robbie Haines.

great to see him. I don't know of classmates other than Al LaBorde who live in the immediate vicinity of New Orleans. However, I intend to reach others in the state as my time permits. I am gradually absorbing the requirements of my job and expect to thoroughly enjoy it. The academic environment is stimulating and 'reaching' college level stodents is quite a challenge. I recommend it very strongly for an assignment, even to older guys (like us). May joins me in sending warmest regards." Thanks, and good luck, Dee.

"Pret Haines joined us later in the evening.

Those unable to attend, but who are in the area, are George and Jane Reinhart, John and Wynn Haines, Ben and Kay Pickett, Miles and Rosemund Refo and the Dehoritys. Mac and Dort McCrory have just arrived—he will take over as Commander Amphibious Training Command. Bob and Barbara McNitt arrive in February, when Bob takes command of CruDesFlot Four.

WASHINGTON NEWS Barbara Jeannie, daughter of the John McMANUSes, was married to Mr. Joseph Saggese on 28 Jan. at Grace Episcopal Church, Alexandria, Va. We wish the young couple much happiness and Godspeed.

The cocktad dinner-dance held at the Andrews AFB Officers' Club was a huge success. Dottie and Louie DECAMP deserve a big vote of thanks.

Dottie even sold the beautiful Christmas table centerpieces to replenish our group treasury. Attending were the Adairs, Alexanders, Alfords, Bagbys, Blands, Carters, Homer Conrads, Cowards, Daltons, DeCamps, DuBois, Elas, Glennons, Hartigans, Hestons, Jacksons, Art Johnsons, Red Johnsons, Jones, Lubys, Manns, Harry Masons, Mansfields, McDowells, Melvins, Morgans, McCrorys, Owens, Raymers, Rindskopfs, Hugh Robinsons, K. G. Robinsons, Silks, Smales, Smalls, Sweenys and Zeke Jarman visiting from the west coast.

"The party was a huge success and Jim and Kay were most gracious hosts to us all. The golfers had at it and your correspondent learned the hard way that the home pro knows his course.

Non-golfers played bridge until we all joined forces in the evening for cocktails, a magnificent dinner, and charades on into the night. The acting talent of the '38ers and their distaffs must be seen to be believed.

NEWS FROM A FORIVIER CORRESPONDENT Howard DELAUREAL writes to say: "Just a few words to reestablish lines of communications.

While I am rather slow in writing to you, I have deliberately waited until I had something to report. It's good to be back with the home folks.

New Orleans and its people and way of life are as wonderful as May and I remember them to be.

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"We are looking forward to a bright and prosperous New Year and who knows, some additional ventures into the outside world. All of us here in Norfolk send a heartfelt and Very Merry Christmas to all '38ers wherever they are. God bless." Many thanks, John.

Norfolk '38ers on the steps of York House, guests of the Jim Paynes at their quarters. Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Va.

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"As a point of interest, Alden 'Doc' LaBorde and his charming Margaret included us in a memorable Army-Navy football game affair in their beautiful home just off Lake Pontchartrain.

It was a most enjoyable party (even if we did spare the Army a defeat). Let me add that some time back, Al LaBorde dropped in with Mac McCrory. Mac looked splendid, and it was just

RAdm. Philip A. Beshany '38

Phil BESHANY is the new Director of Submarine Warfare in the office of the CNO. He came from Naples where he served in NATO's Allied Forces Southern Europe headquarters. While in Naples he was one of the directors of the Litde League program for Italian boys.

S H I P M A T E

Our annual luncheon with the West Point class of 1938 is scheduled for Thursday, 23 March, at the Fort Myer Officers' Club. Hope some of you can join us.

Deke ELA retired the end of January and we wish him good luck and Godspeed in his second career.

Sec'y, RAdm. C. Edwin Bell, USN 6359 Cavalier Corridor Falls Church, Va. 22044

6 January—^Don't know whether I'm glad the holidaj's are over and ANOTHER New Year is on us or not. We enjoyed Christnaas and New Year's with all of the famUy together again, but it just shouldn't be 1967 so soon.

Let's start out this month with news of some of our offspring. First, Sandy and Tete SIMMONS' daughter Wynne (Mrs. Harry L. Dietz) announced the birth of a son, Stephen Todd Moss Dietz, on 29 Nov. in Annapolis, Md. Capt. Harry Dietz, USMC, is an assistant football coach at the Academy. The first letters of those four names would have had some meaning as an acronym if Tete's maiden name had been something different —like Underwood for example. Sandy and Tete, by the way, will have moved to Norfolk, Va., about the time you get this. Sandy recently accepted a fine position with Newport News Shipbiulding and Drydock Co. We are eagerly looking forward to seeing them. Ellen and I leave Washington about 1 March and move to Norfolk where I will relieve Roy G. "Andy" Anderson (originally in '39) of command of Amphibious Group Four. At about the same time, Willie STILES will report in to the Amphibious Force Adantic Fleet to relieve Gordon GAYLE who has orders to report to Marine Corps Headquarters here in Washington.

Neal and Cynnie ALMGREN are planning a summer wedding for their daughter Connie who to Dennis Gene Kurre, recently Lt. Kurre, USMC. Mr. Kure is with Trane, Inc., of LaCrosse, Wise. Guess there will be some unhappy young men in Buenos Aires when they get this news.

The 4 Jan. class luncheon was excellent. Dwight Ness was the only visitor—we always hope there will be lots of classmates we haven't seen for a while—but this luncheon was salted with more conversation and news than most. Business was near zero. Mike Perna was as full of jibes as usual, and everyone seemed to enter into the conversation. Others present were Ned Beach, Noble Harris, Pres Shamer, Stan Claypoole, Jack Michel, Doc Abbot, Casey Childers, Jiggs Largess, Charley Chandler, Jim Glennon, Pete Peterson, Tom Bell, Ed Dashiell, George Duncan, Larry Lovig, Jay Dayton, Bob Merritt, Paul Adams, Her Fairchild, Jim McConnaughhay, Otie Gregg, and Herb Cassidy.

Some of the things I picked u p : Frank Fuller is with System Sciences (3orp. as technical advisor for the military satellite program. Doc and Marge Abbot's son Charles '66 has just been selected for a Rhodes Scholarship. With the Ritches' son getting it a couple of years ago, that makes two for '39. Fred Kittler has just been honored with a new job as general manager of the Trident Corp. based here in Washington. Dwight Ness "has come over" (as they say in the cigarette ad) to Hughes in Culver City, Calif., as Manager of Special Projects in the Advanced Program Developments Division. He and Flossie now live at 19231 Beckford Place, Northridge, Calif. Dwight and Flossie were at the Gulicks' for New Year's eve along with Don and Dottie Hardy, Tommy and Nookie Bennett, Sorry and Jean Simpson, and Frank Ralston. Dwight reports Sorry Simpson in topnotch shape and back to duty which delights us all. Dale Ness, Dwight and Flossie's daughter, was recentiy homecoming queen at Occidental College. She's so good at art she may go to Mexico next year for advanced schooling.

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We send our congratulations to Tommy BENN E T T for his high degree of "skill." It seems that during a recent golf tournament at the Los Angeles C. C , the Ford Motor Co. donated a new Thunderbird to anyone making a hole-in-one.

You guessed it, Tommy skillfully steered his tee shot into the little round cup I Noble HARRIS has recently joined the Naval Electronics Office here in Washington as the Research Development Test and Evaluation Coordinator. Previously Noble was with the NAS.\ Headquarters in the Office of Space Science and Applications. He also told me about his brotherin-law Gene Hayward '39 who has established a ski resort called Intermont Inc. at Solon, N. Y., about 40 miles from Syracuse. As a primary enterprise Gene is VP and chief engineer of the Wm. Pahl Construction Co. Jim McCONNAUGHHAY has now gone with Booz-AUen Applied Research Inc., in Bediesda. Paul HOLMBERG is headed this way. He's recently been ordered as Assistant Commander for Research and Technology in the Air Systems Command.

Frank PERRY dropped me a line to say that he is acting chairman of the math dept. this year at Washington and Jefferson. Frank says the university is looking for a well-seasoned math Ph.D. as permanent chairman if anyone in the class is qualified and available. He also reports that he saw Bill SNYDER after the Navy-Pitt game and he is healthy and happy as a lawyer in Bedford, Pa. Frank's note also contained the sad news of Will L O N G ' S unfortunate death after a long bout with leukemia. Ned Beach adds that he and Will served together in the TRIGGER during WW II and that Roy Benson, Dick Garvey and he attended the funeral in Arlington. Will had been with the telephone company ever since World War II and was general equipment engineer.

You may remember that Fred SALVIA was the only '39er I didn't get to see on my recent trip to South America. A most interesting letter arrived from Fred the other day and I paraphrase it here in part: "I had no word of your projected trip into this part of the world and sincerely regret that you had to by-pass me. However, others have had to do the same since June of this year, and I can only guess that the local political S'ituation forced you to detour too. I know you would have enjoyed this lovely city of Buenos Aires and its magnificent beef. Better luck next time. . . .

I haven't seen any friendly faces in Navy blue for many, many months. Quite a change from '65 and early '66 when we had the pleasure of visits from a long list of distinguished Navy types.

George Sharp dropped over once on a quick vacation from his attache duty in Santiago, Chile, and Larry Geis paused for a couple of days on a trip from Panama to Rio. The political climate is im-

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proving steadily, so maybe we can look forward to some visitors in the new year. We expect to be here through 1967."

One more item of interest. Chuck NACE, who is doing such a top-notch job over in BuPers, did a little digging for me on our class and came up with some statistics that may capture your curiosity. Commenced plebe year—801; graduated —581. As of 1 Jan. 1967 there are on active duty the following: unrestricted line officers—95; restricted line—12; staff corps—8. Flag and general officers: unrestricted line—16; restricted line—5; staff corps—2; Marine Corps—2.

This is the next to last Shipmate column I'll be writing due to my transfer from the Washington area at the end of February. Commencing widi the April issue—the column is due in on 10 March—Ned BEACH has volunteered to take over. Please forward any change of address or news of yourself or other classmates to Capt. E. L. Beach, USN (Ret.), 1622 29th St., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20007. Please give Ned the support that is so necessary to making the column interesting.

Sec'y, Capt. Arthur G. Esch, USN OpNav (Op-60C), 4E566 Pentagon, Washington, D. C. 20350

WASHINGTON REPORT Does it seem like the holidays are getting more up-hill each year? Seems! But probably this is yet another verse of the older golfer's weep: I'm swinging as hard as ever, the darn ball just doesn't go very far.

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Roy Joslin ' 4 0 heads Washington group

Change of command. On the sudden departure of Mike HANLEY to London, a new class president was needed for the Washington group. Into this breach, via the "democratic process," stepped Roy JOSLIN. How do you spell "shanghaied"?

Roy's middle name is "Knight." Perhaps it should have been an even more auspicious "Command," for he has commanded more than most lucky souls: USS CARPENTER in Korea, the first skipper of the Naval Destroyer School, Destroyer Development Group Two, a sizable destroyer called USS COLUMBUS, and now the finest sort of Large Steel Desk in OpNav. Alas, and it serves him right, he in turn is commanded by pretty Ann DuBose Joslin.

Ted HECHLER reports a large two weeks attending the 25th Pearl Harbor Society convocation. More than 2,000 members took part. Secretary of the Navy Nitze led the honors. . . . Jack and Helen LONGINO braved a week's Vermont skiing for the second straight year. Great fun, no injuries, and full family participation. . . . Sara Lee and Pete PETERS had a fine holiday treat with family in New Orleans. Bird shooting and Bourbon Streeting garnished matters nicely.

Bob WHITE, back from sea command, is on station as Deputy Director of Naval Communications. Now things and circuits will hum. Hmm! . . . Wedding bells, more than apace, adorned the FICKENSCHER world with beauty and joy. On 31 Dec. Susan Carol Dannis was married to Lt.(jg) Edward R. Fickenscher, III '65, at Huntington, Long Island. Susan's father is RAdm. S. S. Dannis '34. Ed is a leading destroyer tiger in USS MORTON, PacFlt. On 7 Jan., Carol Jane

Fickenscher married Joseph A. Kreck in Arlington.

This too was a lovely ceremony. Financially speaking, anyone for moonhghnng?

HERE AND THERE In Newtown Square, Pa., Jane and Bill LLOYD'S daughter Ainsley was married to B. Raymond Perkins, Jr., on 21 Jan. Cliff BUNDY from Los Altos, Calif., was in Washington on Stanford Research business. Nice to have had him to the January luncheon. Young William Bundy is a physics major junior at Vanderbilt; Andrea is a sophomore at Fort Hill Junior College; and Stephen is a high school frosh. Cliff sees the Don BRUCEs all die time at work; they have two children in college. Also, Swede (H. G.) CARLSON is a frequent contact at Lockheed.

Julian BURKE reports having seen Dick PARKER and Bud BEAVER in Coronado. Bodi are retired and salubrious. Also, peacock-proud Harry FISCHER just returned from sea in his big yacht.

Busy on the line is Scott GOODFELLOW. He praises the marvelous job of Tom NICHOLSON in supplying everyone. The pace is such that the two can get no closer than the bridge-to-bridge phone.

Andy ANDERSON is headed for Washington.

He assumes a top billet as so-called Senior Navy Member of the Weapons System Evaluation Group (even though VAdm. Masterson is the great big boss there). Puddy is house hunting now; many of us are trying to help. A treat it will be to have them sparking and sparkling on scene.

WHERE AWAY Class roster titivation. Apply the red pencil, please: Cary BALDWIN, 250 N. San Rafael Ave., Pasadena, CaliL; E. E. BALL, 1529 Marguerita Dr., Redlands, Calif.; Bill BOTTENBERG, 702 Center St., Redlands, Calif.; Ralph GERBER, 227 E. 66th St. (Apt. 4C), New York, N. Y. 10021; Bill LAMB, Umstead Estates, Arnold, Md. 21012; L. G. MONVILLE, 199II Piccadilly Lane, Huntington Beach, Calif.; Ed MUHLENFELD, 118 Marcy St. (Apt. 4), Norfolk, Va. 23505; Cad SANDER, Staff SACLant, U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Va.; Vern TEIG, 8166 Whitburn, Clayton, Mo.; W. E. WESTOFF, 3025 Round Hill Dr., Alamo, Calif.; and Bob WHITE, 3632 Tallwood Terrace, Falls Church, Va. AH SO? Flyer in the mail to the entire class reports that the Only 4.0 Class does not need formal class by-laws. This, after some study and Washington group deliberation. Also, it seeks to extract several bucks from each of the faithful—world-wide —to shape up our treasuier. Jack HINMAN. Actually, Jack is in good shape; it's the treasury that isn't. Contact a nearby mate if you do not get said "touch." This is the "good target coming over the horizon" to which we previously referred.

And now that the awful matter of several bucks somehow weaseled its way into an otherwise happy discourse, a related groan comes to mind.

There was a school of thought which held that being independendy poor was O. K., within bounds. Yet now, so many friends have recendy given such elegant parties that one is driven into the "have to" box. Yes, one virtually must tamper with the view or with the bounds. Me, being a party fan and tolerably devious, I'm going to punt on second down. . . . See you.

ART Sec'y, Capt. V. A. Moitoret, USN (5000 IVIerchant Rd., S.E. Camp Springs, Md. 20031

Now we know why we couldn't contact John M. ("Po'k Chop") READE last fall when we passed through Selinsgrove, Pa. Reason is that John has been at Penn State since last June, "trying to learn some more math." He has been SHIPMATE

chairman of the Math Department at Susquehanna University at Selinsgrove, but he felt he was spreading it a litde too thin with only an M.S. So he applied for and was awarded a National Science Foundation Science Faculty Fellowship. This will keep him at Penn State until next September. He gets home during term breaks, but that's about all. His wife Priscilla (some of you will remember her performances in musicals in the DC area) works as business manager for the Union County fournal in Lewisburg, Pa. John's oldest, J. M. IV, graduated from USNA in the class of '65 and is now studying nuclear engineering in grad school at MIT, having been awarded a Burke scholarship. Po'k Chop remarks that he feels his son cut his father's throat, for while '4Ier Reade stood near the middle of our class, the '65 version graduated I9th in a class of 600.

The second Reade son, Robert, is a junior at Perm State, majoring in business administration.

While father and son are on the same campus as students this year, they don't room together— John sees the wisdom of giving Bob his independence. Meanwhile, back at Susquehanna U. daughter Priscilla is a freshman, majoring in that same Math Dept. that her dad is chairman of (smart girl), planning to move from home into a dorm for the second semester. The fourth junior Reade is Corinne, now a freshman at Lewisburg High, commuting with her mother. And finally young Wesley Reade is a 6th grader at Selinsgrove Elementary and a Boy Scout and "a lover of any sport involving the use of a ball," according to his dad. Thanks for the complete rundown. Jack, and it looks from here that the Reades are easily earning an E for Effort (or for Education) and doing their bit to help change the complexion of a country that spends more on liquor than on learning.

From Utah we've received a first-hand report on the first annual meeting of Rocky Mountain NROTC Unit Chiefs. This is significant in that two-thirds of those attending were from '41. Professor of Naval Science at the U. of Colorado, Capt. Tom BURLEY, was there, and the PNS from the U. of Utah, Capt. Moose SMITH, was there, along with a Capt. Schneider who is PNS at the U. of New Mexico. Moose gives us the details: "The meeting place was in a 16' x 32' tent on an 11,000-foot plateau in southern Colorado. The daylight hours were devoted to physical conditioning exercises including elk hunting. The main business discussions were conducted between 1800 and 2000 in a most congenial social atmosphere. The conference lasted one week. No tangible recommendations were forthcoming concerning the NROTC programs, but the physical conditioning portion was productive in the form of two elk.

Due to the highly successful results, it is planned to convene this conference annually. Attendance in the future will not be restricted to NROTC PNS's; those interested in physical conditioning are invited to attend." So, gang, if you think you could stand breathing some of that unpolluted air, make your arrangements with Moose for elk!

Further west—clear out in Pearl Harbor— another classmate has made news. Our Grabbo GRABOWSKY, now ComServRon 5, recendy administered a re-enlistment oath for a second class petty officer at the USS ARIZONA Memorial, and newspapers noted that Captain Grabowsky was on familiar ground. When the Japanese attacked Pearl on 7 Dec. 1941, our Leon was then an ensign serving aboard that same battlewagon.

Christmas brought a special present to '4Ier Johnny DOHERTY, according to a picture in Navy Times. John is skipper of the NAS at South Weymouth, Mass., and Santa arrived in full uniform by helicopter there to deliver to the CO the log book of the first twin-jet SH3A Sea King chopper in which he arrived. The new jet-powF E B R U A R Y ,

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ered whirlybirds will replace the conventionally Seabat helos flown by HS-9II and HS-912 based at John's station.

Capt. James V. Bartlett '41 swears in his son, James, Jr., a recent West Virginia University graduate, who is headed for Officer Candidate School, Newport, R. I.

Jim BARTLETT participated in an oath administering not long ago, too. Jim still directs the Chesapeake Division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (BuDocks was so much easier to say!). He had the thrill of swearing into the Navy his own son, James V. Bartlett, Jr. The younger Jim graduated from West "Virginia U. last June with a degree in E.E., and now will enter the May 1967 OCS class at Newport as a candidate for the CEC, same Corps as his proud papa. Lie has been employed on construction of the Fort Martin Power Station near Morgantown, W. Va., and is also working toward a Master's at West Virginia U. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Naval Recruiting Office in Washington, D. C. Our Jim came from West Virginia, too, you may recall, and he got his Master's in Civil Engineering from RPI after having been a member of '4I's exclusive 23 Club.

Now, if there are some left over jobs that PWO Bartlett, Sr., didn't get finished at Pearl or Quantico or Beaufort, S. C , there's a chance that another PWO named Bardett can make them right in the future!

From the Happy Valley, skipper Charlie CARR reports that for his last few weeks in WestPac in December he had Bill MADDOCKS aboard as his commodore, Bill being ComPhibRon 5. During this period the VALLEY FORGE ran into Hong Kong, and there a '41 reunion took place when Charlie and Bill made a liberty together and stumbled over Louis P. DAVIS in the Hong Kong Hilton. Seems that L. P. is a mogul in the Far Eastern Division of Purina Chows, based in St. Louis, but he makes half a dozen trips a year to the Orient. Since we had no news of Louis in the 25-Year book, it is good to catch up with him second hand. Charlie reports that L. P. "has not aged a day—not a pound added—not a hair missing or gray."

We don't have verification at this point, but it looks like Earl LUEHMAN is bound for a repeat tour as a naval attache. Reason for this hunch is seeing his orders from OSD to the Defense Language School East Coast at the Nav Sta in Washington for duty under instruction, normally a tip-off. Since Earl mastered Russian while he was NA in Moscow he must be taking on another language. Could it be Martian?

Two of our flag selectees are moving to new jobs. Andy ANDERSON goes from OpNav over to BuPers where he'll be Assistant Chief of the Bureau for Education and Training. Steve MORRISON will come home from his London job as Asst. Chief of Staff for CinCUSNavEur to take over as Asst. Commander for Logistics and Fleet Support in the Naval Air Systems Command Hq (formerly BuWeps).

On a Christmas card Ace CLARK noted that he and Pau will make it to West Point for June Week to see their six-striper son graduate.

Sandy LANDRETH reports on his card that farm

life continues to be great: his Father's Day present last year was two Suffolk sheep! But the big news from our former Lucky Bag editor is that he and DG expect to become parents again m April, to their great delight. Maybe it is about time to start an anchor pool on which '41 classmates will be the last to add to the next generation?

Jay HOUGHTON had company for Christmas in London. His second classman son Tom at USNA flew over. Young Tom is a star man, by the way (like the sons of Dreyer and Reade and perhaps others). Alice has about finished getting the Houghton's London flat organized, and Jay walks to work through Hyde Park to the U. S. Embassy where he's asst. naval attache.

Capt. Jerry BALL (G. C. Jr.) assumed command of Submarine Squadron 12 on 3 Jan. after two years as assistant director and director of the School of Naval Warfare at the Naval War College. Jerry and Betty and their two younger sons are living in Quarters "J" on the Naval Station, Key West, Fla., within walking distance of USS BUSHNELL and the submarine piers. Clasmates and friends passing through Key West are invited to drop in for a choice of anti-sunshine remedies.

And back here at the ranch on Merchant Road, your secretary has only incidental intelligence to offer: daughter Cathy was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society as a 9th grader, while college senior Carolyn is trying to master the 13string lute she acquired as her 21st birthday present. And Vic shakes his head as he wonders whether it was folly to have picked up that recent bargain addition of 40 more cases of type for his basement printshop with a probable move overseas coming up in six months!

Sec'y, Cdr. R. S. Day, USI\I (Ret.), P. 0. Box 6042 Shirlington Station Arlington, Va. 22206

Washington had its White Christmas and the usual flurry of parties, decorations, and seeing old friends. Following the major effort made by the local "organizers" on behalf of the 25th gathering, it was agreed that the annual dinner-dance could be shelved. This does give us 13 months to plan the next one.

Additionally, a dwindling attendance at the monthly luncheons has led us to try a quarterly get-together. Whether or not this will permit us to continue at the Navy Yard Club is still a matter of conjecture. This being the case, it is suggested that out-of-towners give me a call at my office, 5784110, to check the schedule. Our next regular luncheon, as of this writing, should be the 2nd Wednesday in April.

Paul and Marcelle RUEHRMUND checked m from 130 Alder Street, Coronado, by card, but had no class news. Wonder if Paul knows where his neighbor, Bob POAGE, plans to retire and what he plans to do?

Ray WIGGINS reported from Fullerton, Calif., that he and Dottie followed up the Army-Navy "boat school" party with a 25th anniversary party at the Los Alamitos NSA O Club on 17 Dec. This pulled in Ace Auckland, Bill Betzer, Buck Catiin, Ed Gallagher, Dick Glaeser, Bob Hanson, R. G. Johns, Hal Harwood, Dick Maddox, Gene Malone, Swede Momsen, Max Munk, W. Morgan Montgomery, Norm Nash, Carl Olson, Bob Poage, Rick Rickabaugh, Jim Salassi, Dick Sewall, MUt Stewart, Ivan Sturgis, and Ray Wiggins (all couples). Bob Graham attended with Sue Rosenberg, since Ed is on the firing line with CANBERRA. Doug Powell added to the festivities as a stag and also is the gent responsible for the local roster production.

Ray gives Dottie all credit for the mailing, correcting lists and organizing—his eyes and glasses not being up to snuff when the project started.

Since Ed ROSENBERG dropped the questionable title of "Acting West Coast Class Secretary" on Ray two years ago, Dottie has been the real secre39

so, is welcome to mine for the asking. Accordingly, I will gladly mail it to the first asker."

Denis' address is: 580 South Brown Ave., Terre Haute, Indiana 47803.

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tary. Max MUNK allegedly took pictures, but apparently no one has seen them.

Gerry PEDDICORD wrote from London to report Craig in Kansas U. and Tim at Bordentown in New Jersey—otherwise all well on the Thames.

Bill SIMMONS checked in from Norfolk with a rundown on their 25th anniversary on 15 Dec. at the Eagle Haven Golf Club. This provided a chance for many who did not make the class 25th to rally 'round, and that they did! Joyce Simmons volunteered for the heavy work of arranging the get-together and got a very proud nod from Bill.

Attending were Bill and Helen Vose, Mac and Doris McNeal, Sam and Beaz Jones, Kitty and Alden Whitney, Buck and Rivers Shaw, Odette Davis, Mo and Nancy Callender, Hank and Foo Field, Jake and Peggy Glick, Jim and Emily Alexander, Bill and Noni Kigerl, Chick and Marie Martin, and, of course, Bill and Joyce. Buck O'Neil's wife, Jane, was ill and Buck was unable to make it. Harry Rice, Lindsay McCarty, Lew Stecher, Tex Winslow, and Harry AUendorfer were at sea.

Bill kindly sent me the winter issue of the Norfolk roster, and I would ask any others who publish rosters to do the same. It helps verify my records.

Congramlations to Jake GLICK and Jack WILLIAMS who are our first brigadiers.

Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, I I I (SC), USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St. Kailua, Hawaii 96734 Wash, Area Sec'y, Cdr. Frederic T. Hansen, USN (Ret.), 6424 Cavalier Corridor Falls Church, Va. 22044

IN T H E HOLIDAY MAIL Al RASMUSSEN sent in die following letter from Lynnfield, Mass. (35 Chatham W a y ) : "The Boston classmates finally came to the conclusion that we had more than a quorum in the area so we had a little pre-Christmas get-together at Hanscomb AFB. We selected this spot because it was centrally located and not because we joined the opposition—although most of us are now civilians. As luck would have it, the heating system broke down. We would have been frozen except for the usual warmth of a '43 party.

"On hand were Gus Brady and Mary, Dan and Ginny Freeman, Ed and Ann Robie, Walt and Barb Toner, Bob and Jean Hansen and Ken Ruiz were the visiting firemen from the Harvard Management course.

"Also in the area are Mel Etheridge, Pat Leehey, Dave Watson, Bob Stark, George Schlichte, and Nick Revotskie who were not able to make the party. Perhaps we have enough to form a chapter?

"Enclosed is a roster of the Boston area which may be of help to you all back at headquarters.

As you can see, we ROVER agents are on the job up here.

"Hope to see you sometime on one of my frequent visits to Washington, mostly passing through but hope to tarry a while sometime."

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Barb NAYLOR created an illustrated "Merry Christmas" poem with a rocking roundup of the family year. A sample verse appropriately illustrated by Mount Katmai goes: "The best ammo shop in the whole darned Pacific Compiling a record that's simply terrific.

Detached in December, then 'would you believe' As naval attache—^Paris—old dad will relieve."

Gus and Mary DUBORG are remaining at Sandia Base for two more years. Gus has had a variety of assignments there since 1962. He is now Deputy Commander of the Test Command Sandia.

Marguerite and Scotty UMBARGER are now living at Merideth Manor C-18, 1620 South Pomona Ave., Fullerton, Calif. 92632. Scotty retired on 1 Aug. after two years in Paris with NATO and is working for Hughes Aircraft, Fullerton. Daughters Arlee Jean and Kathryn returned from Naples and London. Arlee Jean is at UCLA and Kathryn, after six years of ballet and Little Theater in London, is free-lance modeling and working at Actor's Studio hoping for the "big break."

Bob LAING, who is CO of MCAF Futema, Okinawa, is half way through his tour. He was going to Hawaii for 10 days TAD the last of the year. Carol and the girls are at Kaneohe and son Mike (West Point 2nd classman) was coming eut for the holidays. Bob is shooting for Hawaii orders or Washington.

Dottie Zimmerman had a kidney removed at Bethesda just before Christmas. She has been home since 7 Jan. and is recovering nicely.

The class party at die DETWEILERs' on 10 Dec. was another fun affair. Attendance was 82, all of whom enjoyed the combo, dancing, the bar and the food. Lots of work and organization by Lanell again made this a successful and enjoyable gathering. Dot and daughter Pat also lent a hand.

Lois Doyel, Bill's wife, is now working at Alumni House. She is assistant to Capt. Richard Teel, USN (Ret.) '36, who is the new assistant to the Executive Director, for fund raising and public affairs.

The Dolyes' oldest son Chris is a youngster at USNA, and Roger is a junior at Annapolis High.

Randy is now in the eighth grade at Annapolis Junior High but will enter Severn School next fall.

They live in the Watergate Apartments while Bill ("Watertight") commutes to D. C. where he is in the Office of the Chief of Naval Materiel. n n // A Lr i Lz 3 T J T J

Sec'y, Capt. C. E. Tucker 2247 N. Upton St., Arlington, Va. 22207 Annapolis Corr., Capt. Edgar E. Mallick, USN, f""'^ ° ' ^^^ Academic Dean, USNA, Annapolis Md. 21402

FROM T H E MAIL BAG Denis Snider (Class of '46) wrote to say: "As a plebe, for some unknown reason, I ordered a 1944 Lucky Bag which I still have and have not looked at in the past 22 years (not because yours wasn't a handsome group). It may be that one of you has lost his original, and if

FIVE-AND-A-SCORE WITH FORTY-FOUR On the subject of class books, a ground swell (or at least a faint ripple) of interest seems to be growing in the Washington group in a "Twentyfive year up date" to our Lucky Bag. Needless to say, time is growing short, both to determine the degree of interest and to gather together the requisite photos and write-ups. Personally, the idea holds a nostalgic appeal and might be just the thing to strengthen and renew the elastic bonds of '44 fellowship which have been stretched by Father Time and weakened by geographic separations. Would appreciate views on this from all quarters—NO WI THE PASSING PARADE Jack WOHLER dropped by for a quick chat and a cup of coffee just before Christmas. Jack is still in command of ALBANY; however, I understand that he will detach in February and report to OPNAV for duty.

Bill CHAPMAN, now with General Motors, passed through Washington in mid-December. He and the "Redhead" went out on the town for a whale of a dinner. (Jane was visiting her mother in Jacksonville.) Bill looked like civilian life was agreeing with him although he said that he and Dottie both miss their Navy friends.

Right after New Year's, Dave HENDERSON dropped by to say "Hello." He and Marge are in Charleston, S. C , where Dave's ship, the WRANCELL, is homeported. Dave says that he hasn't played much golf since taking command, but that otherwise life as a commanding officer is fine.

ON T H E UPSWING We were saddened to learn that George TALLEY, CO of FDR in WestPac, had suffered a myo-cardiac infarction. However, latest reports are that George is in good condition and that his attack was mild. Called Elsie in Mayport and she said that George would be flown to Jacksonville sometime in late January-early February. I know that all of you join me in wishing George a quick recovery and a successful return to full duty.

THE SPIRIT OF '44 In mid-summer last year, the Washington chapter of '44, in a rare flash of nostalgic beneficence, voted unanimously to sponsor a Company wardroom at the Naval Academy. This is a relatively new program which not only provides each Company with an exclusive lounge but also forges a bond between company members and the alumni. Forty-four asked for and was given Company 13. The rules for sponsor participation limit the financial assistance to S350 initially, and $100 per year thereafter—although there is some latitude in the ceiling on initial expenditures. To date, on the joint recommendation of the class committee (Ray BURK, Hugh BUTLER, Bill CAMPBELL, Charlie BECKER, and Ed MALLICK) and the 13th Company midshipmen representatives, we have provided a color television set, rugs, and drapes. These items have been paid for from the class fund—however, I shall soon be soliciting donations from all members for a special 13th Company fund.

Although there is a tendency to turn these wardrooms into class "monuments," I am pleased to report that our committee and the midshipmen representatives manifested typical '44 taste in resisting this temptation. The only evidence of '44's sponsorship will be a class-plaque and possibly a framed letter in the following tenor: To the Midshipmen of the 13th Company Although we believe that the distillate of over 20,000 man-years enjoyment of life as Navy men SHIPMATE

in this wonderfully divers world might be a heritage of some attraction. We the individuals of the class of '44, in exchange for the privilege of sharing your private world, do promise to refrain from imposing our collective advice and counsel upon you.

The foregoing notwithstanding, to those individuals of the I3th Company who, with foresight and wisdom beyond their years, seek the essence of the "spirit of '44" we do bequeath the following: Keen Judgment—^Without which there is no yardstick for the difficult choices in a complex world.

Zest for Life—^Which brings joy to each day and lightens life's burdens.

Sense of Service—Which makes life meaningful.

Pride in Performance—^Which is a source of energy in fair weather or foul.

Self-Confidence—Which keeps the helm steady.

Perspective—^Which keeps one's problems in manageable focus.

Sense of Humor—^Which protects one's perspective.

Empathy—^Which makes human relations— human.

An Open Mind—^Which links the past to the future and keeps ones ideas young.

Knowledge—^Which is most frequendy found in an open mind.

Optimism—-Which provides buoyancy in deep or troubled waters.

Impeccable Taste—^Wherein is rooted the essence of good manners and self-discipline.

Humility—^Which begets gratitude for life's endowments and compassion for those less well served.

Courage—Which is often the difference between success and failure.

Honor—Which is your heritage from the past and which is the sine qua non of the naval profession.

And, last but not least— Lady Luck—^Whose capricious smile can change everything and who, by bringing 44 and 13 together, has already indicated that both are lucky numbers.

Capt. D. V. Cox '44 ond Midn. Campbell '67 on the bridge of the USS CHICAGO. USS CHICAGO ( C G - 1 1 ) , presented a ship's plaque

to Midn. I / c Campbell, 13th Company. CHICAGO had just returned from WestPac deployment on 8 Dec. Midshipman Campbell's dad is from the class of '43—you can plainly see that the sons of '43 are much, much better midshipmen than their respective fathers were!

The wardroom project is coming along well.

Furnishings and decorations are on order, and money is in the bank to cover costs of same.

Vance's USS CHICAGO plaque has now been appropriately installed on the bulkhead designated for this purpose. Come on, '44 skippers, make plaques (or other suitable mementoes) available for our wardrom project. Send along a picture of yourself, too. If it doesn't look too mean, we'll try to get it published in a fumre issue of Shipmate.

leaves Chinfo to insure that there is no creditability gap with the gooney birds at Midway—or have they all been transplanted? And George ELLIS makes a weekend jump from OpNav to Nav Air Systems Command. I wonder if that is our George? If so, he may be the first submariner in NavAir. But there was another classmate written up in a history book, which I received for Christmas.

Not resulting from an interview with Manchester, but rather as a result of an ancestor's duties during the Civil War. Cal Cobb, Jr. T h e book.

Shower of Stars, tells about a Maine regiment in that war which received Coungressional Medals of Honor all around, about 900 of them. Maine men can be heroes, and many are, but this was for protecting Washington for a few days in July 1863. The medal has changed, and the book traces that development. Aside from the fascinating primary story is the point that from 1776 to 1862 there were almost no medals awarded by the U. S. They were regarded as trappings of royalty, and men of a free nation were expected to be eager to serve, with uncommon valor expected as the normal effort. I agree with the expectation, but am glad that our country recognizes her many heroes in this small way, the award of suitable symbols of appreciation. Cal Cobb's ancestor received an award, and his dad had many records ot the medal's development.

RETIREMENT Harry LUEBBE balanced his books one last time and stepped to the outside on I December.

Wonder if his daughter is still a national champion baton twirler?

The Washington chapter anticipated the January sno-ball at Bethesda, and turned out en masse.

Hope to have some pictures for the next issue.

Sec'y, Capt. William H. McLaughlin, SC, USN, 9123 Volunteer St., Oh, by the way, if you want to feel in the Alexandria, Va. 22309 know, don't miss that Time magazine "Man of the Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. John B. Haines, USN (Ret.), 6011 Hibbling Ave. Year," any person under 25. Now I know whence Springfield, Va. 22150 the ideas of my teenagers. And most of them As we approach the vernal equinox, let us are magnificent! tell you about the white Christmas of 1966.

Larry SMITH reported from VERMILION that Started snowing on the 23rd, and picked up on Bob McDEVITT found time to leave York, Pa., the 24th. By late Christmas Eve, it was a fairyfor a three-day cruise as Larry's guest. The picture land! Luckily it was a long weekend, the usual was taken just after VERMILION moored at Port traffic tie-up never developed. What a treat for Everglades. those who received sleds and toboggans! Must get one next year. The fire in the fireplace was cozy, and it stayed in the fireplace. But a friend was not so lucky—a few hours after he left widi his family for =. vacation, his house burned. Only one end of the house, but the damage to the inSuggested additions, deletions, refinement, and side and furnishings was almost total, due to changes to the above are invited—however, they should be submitted to me by the end of February smoke and heat. Evidently started in the high-fi so that they may be considered in time for the set—which was turned off. After helping him clean up and inventory, I want to offer a few presentation ceremony in March. words. Next time there is a fire, take the children For more on the 13th Company project, see Ed to see it about two days afterward. No glamor, MALLICK's comments in the "Annapolis Corner" no excitement, just the permeating, spooky horror below. of a dead house. And do three things for m e : check your insurance to see if your coverage is NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS adequate. Don't plan on a little fire where you It is hereby resolved that: All classmates' letters will save most of your things. As the Navy saying will be answered in '67; and goes, "We may not have much money, but we All issues of Shipmate will carry a class of '44 sure have a lot of things." Remember houses have column (with Ed Mallick's aid). appreciated, so have furnishings. Make your coverage adequate. Second—safety check your home SUGGESTED RESOLUTION FOR OTHERS to see where the inflammables are stored; how the "I will write to the Acting Class Secretary even accessories are arranged; throw out the old extenBob McDevitt visits Lorry Smith in VERMILION. if it's only a short note." sion cords. And last, hold a fire drill with the Lots-in-Store for Forty-Four. family. Insure each knows his escape route from In Bremerton, Wash., on 3 Dec. Capt. Robert the bedroom when the hall is full offlames.How S. HAYES saluted and said, "Sir, the USS JOUETT Sincerely, about a knotted rope from the second story bedis now in commission and I have assumed comRed rooms? Dustcatchers, but also lifesavers. Do for mand," and thus started the life of the Navy's ANNAPOLIS CORNER your family and home what we have done regunewest guided missile frigate. T h e JOUETT, a THIRTEENTH COMPANY WARDROOM. larly, frequently for years aboard ship—prepare 7900-ton frigate equipped with the latest in Vance Cox wins the man of action prize this for fire. electronics and engineering equipment, is named month. Insofar as we can determine, he has the after RAdm. James Edward Jouett of Civil War This month the Navy is quite well satisfied with honor of being the first '44 skipper to donate a fame. plaque for the 13th Company wardroom. All of '45, only three orders appeared. T . J. BRATTEN In a ceremony immediately after commissioning, leaves the hot springs of Iceland and brings his you west coast saUors will recognize the setting of family back to a seaport town as he will qualify guest speaker RAdm. Walter H . Baumberger '34, the picture as San Diego harbor. There, on 27 for "away all boats" with SANDOVAL. Jesse COBB ComCruDesPac, cut the JOUETT'S first cake while Dec, Capt. D. V. Cox '44, Commanding Officer, F E B R U A R Y ,

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Robert S. Hayes '45, RAdm. W a l t e r H . Baumberger (ComCruDesPac), RAdm. W i l l i a m E. Ferrall (Com 1 3 ) , RAdm. Floyd B. Schulfz ( C o m PSNSY).

RAdm. William E. Ferrall '27, ComThirteen, RAdm. Floyd B. Schultz '32, Commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Capt. Hayes '45 observed.

Bob and Betty recendy moved to Bremerton from Annapolis where Bob was head of the Foreign Languages Department. Of their three children, Ronald is a sophomore at Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va., Stephen is a freshman at Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Va., and Elizabeth is in the ninth grade of West High School, Bremerton.

JOUETT, with her crew of nearly 400, will be in Bremerton for fitting out until February when she will sail for her home port of San Diego.

Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR 119 Crestwood Dr. Tacoma, Wash. 98498

We seem to have made the transition from sunshine to rain without serious incident, although Dorothy still cries easily! On 10 Dec. '46 was represented at the Marshall change of command

by Aldo BENEDETTI and "Mac" McMURDO. Then, on the 23rd, Al and Norma gave a party at their house where we met some of the senior Reserve Officers in Tacoma and several of the Benedettis' neighbors. We're off to a good start. It appears that most of the Christmas cards caught up with us and the news of classmates around the world which they bring is always welcome. Let me share it with you: Jean and Floyd AVEY, 3788 Vancouver Dr., Dallas 75229, still with North American "Autonetics."

Al and Delly BOWEN, 3159 Patrick Henry Dr., Falls Church 22044. Moved to BuPers from Coronado in August and Al is now executive to the Special Assistant for Surface Missile Systems.

Jack and Lorraine BUCKNUM, 5678 Sunmist Dr., Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274. Jack retired from the Navy on I Jan. and plans to go to work for industry and says: "The job situation on the outside looks great! We plan to remain in the L. A. area."

"Dagwood" and Bev BUMSTEAD, 5580 Warbler Way, La Jolla, 92037. Arde and Barbara BURKI, R. D. Box 1392 Ridge Road, Laurel Hollow, Syosset, N. Y. 11791. "In Aug. '65 I started with the Bulova Watch Co. and just recently was appointed marketing director of their electronics division, which manufactures a large line of electronic components. I have the responsibility for the sales performance of all our manufacturer's representatives throughout the U. S. and overseas, market research, advertising and public relations as well as sales promotions. The position is great, the company is good and I feel lucky that I came with them. The most wodnerful thing of all is that we now have a new baby boy as of 3 Oct., by the name of Christopher Stratton, who is a marvelous litde fellow. That gives us one girl and three boys." Jim BURTON was relieved as CO

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Center, San Diego, for duty. Bill and Helen CANTWELL, 1115 Alden Rd., Alexandria 22308.

Bill is on duty in OpNav. Ben and Jean CHASE, 4316 Vista Coronado Dr., Chula Vista 92010. Said only an emergency at the very last minute kept them from attending the Nov. class party in San Diego. Harker and Emily COLLINS, 506 West Main St., Madison, Ind. 47250. Harker is president of Grote Manufacturing Co. there. John and Ann COLLINS, 3346 Runnymede Place, Washington 20015. Their Christmas letter very cleverly done, as usual. If only space limitations didn't prohibit my passing all of it on to you! John serves three commands and is the only man in Washington with two authorized parking spaces! "He has an office on both sides of the river but the friendly detail officer can never be reached at either. We suspect the bulk of his working day is spent in a traffic jam midway between Lee Mansion and Lincoln Memorial." Ann has several interesting activities, including the feeding of teenagers, substimte teaching, Kelly girling and hostessing at business conventions. Sounds like never a dull moment in the Collins household!

Lee and Kay CUTCHALL, NavActs U. K. Box 69, FPO New York 09510. If you don't recognize the "zip" code the location is London, where Lee is resident industrial manager. They have been touring a great deal during the year and their letter sounds like something which should be narrated by Lowell Thomas. Remembering the Japanese dinner she cooked for me in Yokosuka in '62, Kay says: "Wish you could drop in for a Japanese dinner. Yes, I still fix 'em though we're in England." Bill and Rachele DAKOS, 19315 Rosita Ave., Tarzana, CaliL 91356. Bill is still v.p. of Scintilla Rail & Power Corp., making motors for toy trains, etc. Bert and Dona DECKER, 4025 John St., San Diego 92106. Bert teaching at Hoover High School. "Jig-Jig" and Marian DOUGHERTY, 3401 Pickard Ave., N.E., Albuquerque 87110. Ellen and Bob McCLELLAND live a few blocks down the street at 7805. Jig-Jig works for the Dikewood Corp. (research) and Bob works for Joint Task Force 2 as an aeroengineer. Ellen says: "I feel really settled down for the first time in my life."

Bill and Sue DUNSEATH, 107 Enfield Rd., Baltimore 21212. Max and Joan ECKHART, 10 Williams Dr., Annapolis 21401. Max commutes to D. C. where he is on duty with NavShipSysComd. (BuShips if you failed to get the word on the reorganization!) "Bud" and Sarah EDWARDS, 208 Sedgwick Dr., Syracuse 13203. Bud is still hard at work as president of the O. M. Edwards Co. George and Alice FERCH, 19524 Valdez Dr., Tarzana, Calif. 91356. Works for Lockheed California Co., as sales representative on the P3A "Orion" project. Jim and Liz FORREST, 8416 Alyce Place, Alexandria 22308. Jim is at Industrial College of the Armed Forces, setting up an education program (data processing) for the school.

Jim and Pris FOUST, 1917 Youngblood St., McLean, Va. 22101. "Back from Villefranche in Aug.—on duty at NavComSys Hq at Baileys Crossroads, Va. (Wash.). Also in-house are Al

KULIK and Kirk MILLER. About to relieve Tuck HUEY as Washington area class secretray."

Jerry and Lody GIBSON, 717 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, Calif. 94598. "This 'retired' life really isn't like Leisure World at all!" Bill and Marie GIESEKE, 830 Mission St., Santa Cruz, Calif.

95060. Bill still works for Sylvania as Project Coordinator, Minuteman Security Systems Production. Hank and Jackie GLINDEMAN, 1625 Annette Way, El Cajon, Calif. 92020. Hank is Air Wing "Training Officer on NavALrPac staff.

Bob and Marigold GORTON, 1615 Beryl St., San Diego 92109. Marigold going back to nurses' training at Mercy Jan. 30th. Will graduate in '68.

"Burnie" and Judy GREENWOOD, 606 Evergreen St., Emmaus, Pa. Burnie is still a sales engineer for General Electric in their Allentown office and Judy still runs "Judy Greenwood's House of Charm" at 133 N . Eighth St., Allenwood.

Chuck and Joanie GROJEAN, 1313 MacBedi St., McLean, Va. 22I0I. Chuck is on duty at the Pentagon with the Joint Staff-Joint Chiefs of Staff and, Joanie says, "is adjusting well!" Jack and Bev HALLER, 6118 Ocean View Dr., Oakland, Calif. 94618. Jack is still manager of planning for Industrial Indemnity Co. and active in the Naval Reserve in the Bay area. Wally and Kathie HANKINS, 239 East Arundel Beach Rd., North Cape Arthur, Severna Park, Md. 21146.

Wally commutes to Washington where he is on duty in OpNav, more specifically in the office of the Inspector General. Have you read his article, "Participate," in the August issue of the Proceedings? I've been saying it for years in relation to Shipmate, and for precisely the same reason as Wally gives. I'm sorry to say that I don't believe we've made any great inroads into the problem!

"Swede" and Marty HANSEN, 813 Cardinal Rd., Virginia Beach 23451. "We've been 'out of it' on sea duty for a spell, but now back on duty as ops officer, ComNavAirLant Staff." Jerry and Light HENDERSON, 10004 Boxford Court, Fairfax, Va. Light says: "21 Dec. is a heck of a time to move, but Jerry reported in the 5th. He'll be working for JCS." Bill and Helen HENNINGSEN, 9850 Vanalden Ave., Nordiridge, CaliL 91324.

Bill works for Hughes Aircraft Co. Grant and Sally HINCHCLIFF, 13641 Glenhaven Dr., Garden Grove, CaliL 92640. Sally says Grant likes teaching and she likes having a full-time husband and father around the house. Fred and Doris lACOBELLI, 6115 East Calle Rosa, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85251. "We had an A-N game party here in Scottsdale—we were small, but loud—'Ace' and Avery JONES had us over to watch on their new color TV. Tom MELIS was also there and we had a gay time." Don and Jacque ISELIN, 1430 Cola Dr., McLean, Va. 22I0I. "While you continue to hold down the fort on the west coast and WestPac—I have been anchored here in Washington for five years next month!" Hal and Jackie JACOBS, 5854 Woodvine Rd., Columbia, S. C. 29206. Another interesting edition of the Jacobs' Journal which we eagerly anticipate every year at Christmas. Hal and Jackie and all their children were guests of Tom and Bobbe FAULDERS for Homecoming in October and during the summer they were visited by the CULWELLs who were enroute to Norfolk for new duty. Jackie tells how Jack made one of his classic remarks as they unloaded the car: "We're not only travelling with three kids and two Siamese cats, but some dear friend has given Nancy a standard poodle whom we have discovered gets car sick!"

"Doc" and Ruth JOHNSON, 2534-B 25di Loop, Sandia Base, Albuquerque 87116. Doc is the Defense Atomic Support Agency Resident. Louie and Bernice JUNOD, 522 N . Pelham St., Alexandria, Va. 22304. With Operations Study Group.

Gene and Chris KENYON, 7009 Elizabeth Dr., McLean, Va. 22101. Gene is on duty with the Office of the SecNav for financial management.

He is naval aide and financial manager for the Under Secretary, Mr. Baird. Bill and Connie KILLEFER, 219 Forsythe St., Norfolk 23505. Bill S H I P M A T E

says: "Am retiring 1 July 1967. Future unknown." He is presendy on duty at Armed Forces Staff College.

From Judy GREENWOOD comes the type of letter which makes it real easy to keep up with classmates on the move. Fib and Polly MEGEE have setded down in California after a three-year stay in the Allentown-Philadelphia area. "Fib is now vice president of electronics and marketing with Networks Electronics Corp., 9750 DeSoto Ave., Chatsworth, Calif. A recent letter indicates that they are blissfully happy and both children, Jerry and Barbie, the parakeet, Pepi, the dog, and the goldfish survived die trip to the coast by auto and have adjusted beautifully. Fib and Polly reside at 4541 Santa Lucia Dr., Woodland Hills.

Mac and Betty MAGINNIS, 887 N . Madison St., Arlington, Va. 22205. Mac says he is retiring on 1 March but so far has no real plans. Doc and Lois MARTELL, 1039 Stevens Dr., Fort Washington, Pa. 19034. "Have changed jobs and am now developing machines for RCA instead of Univac."

That's just about all the dope that space will allow for this issue. If you are among those who have complained to me about the smaller '46 columns, have you filled out your Shipmate Fitness Report on page 28 of the Aug.-Sept. issue?

LOSTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Search your Christmas cards and send me any dope you have on: Thomas C. Chitty, James J. Cunat, Lonzo R. Davis, Arthur L. Erikson, Martin Lee Frank, Richard Grenier, Augustine W. Hampton, Charles W. Harman, DeWitt T. Hunter, James P. Jackson, John A. Jandrall, John D. King, Donald L. Larson, Clinton G. McGovern, Robert G. Mclntyre, John H .

McKnight, Mdton S. Sartain, Howard B. Shofner, James Reddoch Smith, Phil T . Sprickman, Robert M. Swanson.

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in ESSEX and has orders to fleet up to XO in April. (He runs a taut ship so I'm glad I'm leaving.) We will sorely miss the class functions and activities but look forward to seeing many of you in Sixth Fleet in the next two years where I'll be waiting on die pier to greet you with a cool one, Gina, and Sophia.''

Jeep DONALDSON sent along some tidbits he had received from George GROVE in Newport.

George points out with pride that of the 13 SubDivs in the Atlantic, TEN are commanded by '47ers. Our ComSubDivs with their Division numbers are: J. P. SHELTON, 2 1 ; E. H . KIEHL, 22; W. L. FOSTER, 8 1 ; H . R. BIVIN, 101; D. B. WHITMIRE, 102; D. PACKER, 4 1 ; J. W. HAZLIP, 42; J. O. COPPEDGE, 62; A. L. MAYNARD, 63; and Pete BURKART, 121.

Some more of George's good dope: Dave ANSEL departs as Commander Escort Squadron Eight to be Force Operations Officer, Commander Naval Forces Vietnam. Del GRANTHAM had one of the leads in the annual War College dramatic production. Name of the play was "Never Too Late" and Del was outstanding. Arnold AVERY has just recently established the Mystic Oceanographic Company in Mystic, Conn., and is in the trials of shaking down. Bill OLLER is XO of the Supply Depot in Newport while Cal DEW,

Jim GARDNER, M. O. MUNCIE, J. J. PAVELLE, and Bill REGAN are attending the Warfare Course at die Naval War College.

To top off the mail was a fine letter from Ted DAVIS (ComSubDiv 72) in Hawaii: "After hearing about the mouth-watering events of the Big 20th in Washington, which we missed, the Hawaiian contingent of '47 got together for our own less spectacular but equally as congenial 20th reunion. Jack and Genie Smith made the arrangements for a patio affair at the Sub Base 'O' Club. Bernie Bandish dug up some of the Island's famous NY cuts and I provided the camera.

Those present were: Frank and Novie Adams, Ray and Rowena Davis, Ted and Len Davis, Jack and Genie Smith, Bernie and Rosemary Bandish, Chan and Nancy Vonschrader, Frank Elefante, Mickey Wells, Dan and Katie Chadwick, Chuck and Dutch Carlisle, and Mike and Margaret Leddick.

Absent were Lou and Barbara Larcombe who were in 'Frisco, Sofie Elefante who was in Japan, and John Wells at sea. A truly wonderful evening was had by all. 100% attendance of those on the island speaks well for class spirit and we hope to do it again soon." Thanks a million for the input, Ted, as we all always enjoy hearing about classmates who are enjoying each other. I hope at least some of your pictures are reproducible.

Sec'y, Cdr. Jack m M. Stevens, USN :>ec y, u i r . jacK 4779 Parkham Parkham Court Court, 4779 22003 Annandale, Va. 220 Wash. Corr., Cdr. C. E. Donaldson, I I I , USN 1824 Baldwin Dr., McLean, Va. 22101

Through the efforts of Dick and Jan GARDINER the Washington area group had their last celebration of the Twentieth Year on 17 Dec. in the North Sky Room at the Army-Navy Town Club. The holiday spirit prevailed at a buffetcocktail party that brought 53 of the class together.

The Sky Room was decorated with a Christmas tree and there was a real live Santa Claus. Everyone brought small gifts that were exchanged with much merriment. Dick YEATMAN played a jovial Santa and helped distribute the presents.

One gift was auctioned off and the $21 collected donated to the "47 class treasury. Those attending were: Floyd and Hope Bowdey, Robbie and Pat Brady, Tom and Jean Brenner, Jim and Anna Ruth Davidson, Walt and Eileen Day, Jim and Mary Ann Desanto, Jack and Jill Edwards, Bob and Rosemary Enright, plus Mrs. Enright (Bob's mother), Herm and Rosemary Estelman, Tom and Pat Fortson, Dick and Jan Gardiner, Boyce and Helen Grier, Bill and Betty Graham, S. T . and Ellen Hays, Bo and Betty Heininger, Larry and Jeanne Marousek, Bob and Barb Marmet, Bill Murphy, Pete and Mary Jane Pate, Bill and Jeanne Porter, Lou and Janet Renz, Doug and Althea Rumble, Doug and Mary Sloan, Ralph and Joy Tucker, Ed and Joan Wood, and Chris and Dick Yeatman. Not only were the Gardiners most cordial hosts, but Jan acted as social secretary and furnished most of the above information. Well done to the Gardiners.

The mail bag brought a report from Prexy Ernie: "I've just received orders detaching me from ESSEX to report to Staff, ComStrikForSouth in Naples, Italy. Gene and I with the three children expect to sail from New York in midFebruary in the CONSTITUTION and we're looking forward to our two years abroad on this NATO staff. My transfer from the Quonset area will leave Bob Stone the only member of '47 on die western shores of Narragansett Bay. Bob is presendy Ops FEBRUARY,

1967

'47 get-together in Hawaii.

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Paul G . M i l l e r ' 4 7 is the n e w vice p r e s i d e n t of Control D a t a C o r p .

Jeep also forwarded an enlightening news release from Control Data Corp. which reveals that Paul G. MILLER has been appointed vice president of Control Data Corp.'s Communications and Special Systems Group. Paul will continue his general management responsibility for the Group that includes four operating divisions of the corporation. He was general manager of Daystrom's Control Systems Division of La Jolla at the time it was acquired by Control Data in 1963. His background and experience were directly related with the early on-line applications of digital computers, particularly for industrial control applications. Sounds wonderful, Paul, just wonder if it would have helped us sell Academy Christmas cards?

Interest in class activities is very definitely on the rise. All sorts of plans were advanced at the January Washington luncheon. In fact, the next one is to be "carry wives." Those present on the first Wednesday in January at the Gun Factory " O " Club were: Yeatman, McDonald, Bowdey, Ostertag, Carnahan, Tiffany, Hays, Bell, Crockett, Heininger, Schoman, Brooke, Matthews, Hill, Lilly, Enright, Desanto, and Stevens.

Hate to close on a sad note but I am sure you noticed the writeup about Karl PORTZ in the obimary column. His unexpected death was apparently due to a heart attack. The class was represented at the funeral as well as visiting with Karl's widow prior to the funeral. The class sent flowers and made a donation to the Heart Fund in Karl's name.

That's it for now. /-I /A\ (0 L n j

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JACK

Sec'y, LCdr. Robert W. Hanby, USN 1864 Branchwood St., Norfolk, Va. 20113 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. S. K. Moore, USN 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22302

Since February is a short month, it is perhaps appropriate that the class column be suitably foreshortened. This I can do with no effort at all.

I heard from George BALL out in Honolulu, and it appears that the news of Washington doings regularly recorded on these pages has so intrigued him that he is leaving the Pineapple Isle and is coming to join us in Washington next summer.

George offers the following: "In mid-August the Balls hosted a "bring your own botrie and beef cookout with the theme ' '48 IS GRATE!' Most of the '48 community attended. Then, on the eve of the Army game, a KT gathering of the '48 clan at the Moores' (Ben and Betty) made a valiant but vain effort to assure victory the next day. The Hawaiian contingent is comprised of Alt, Ball, Belflower, Clay, Cummings, Dickieson, Frothingham, Hanlon, Hurt, Kay, McDonald, McKechnie, Bob Miller, Ben Moore, Rod Moore, Ordand, Rasmussen, Sheehan, Stacy, and probably some others. Dick Duncan just left as CO of VP-4 to go back to USNA." Anyone in Hawaii not mentioned above is cordially invited to contact classmate Ball so as to be included in the next bash, hopefully soon. George is P&E supe of the Shipyard.

As some of you undoubtedly have found out in tours of Washington duty, the Pentagon concourse offers many diversions to the jaded incumbents of "Disneyland East." In addition to countless military types and secretaries of every con44

ceivable size and shape, I have seen the West Point Choir, Billy Graham, and last week I ran into Bill JESSE. Bill is at die HQ USMC since last summer, and looks great. He comes as close to not having changed a bit since graduation as anyone I've met, with the possible exception of Sumner Moore.

Larry DORSEY is a fairly recent arrival in this area, and is assigned to the JCS with the Special Assistant for Strategic Mobility. He came from the Army War College, and before that was with MACV staff in Vietnam. The Dorseys have four children, and Larry says that his job keeps him busy.

I received two unusual Christmas cards, highly worthy of mention. One was from Dutch LIPSCHUTZ in the form of a calendar, showing the members of the Lipschutz Organization in Philadelphia and their families. The picture of Dutch, Anne, Alan and Fern is reproduced for the column. They live at 107 Rock Hill Road, Cynwyd, Pa.

Hammer, Ed Alderman, Drew Chevalier, Gerry Smith, Jack Benoit, Jim Wilson and Fred Grabowski. Drew Chevalier, a recent arrival in the area, reports that he has been asigned duty in DASA. Another new arrival from the class was encountered in the confused corridors of the Pentagon. This was Red TOLBERT, who was just reporting into OpNav for duty in Op-71. Early in January, Walt KRAUS was in the Pentagon on business from the staff of CinCLant in Norfolk.

ELECTION OF CLASS PRESIDENT As all were reminded in the August/September Shipmate, Harry TRAIN'S term as class president will expire in July 1967. No nominations have been received from the class at large. The nominating committee has proposed a slate of nominees which has been accepted by the executive committee. It is expected that the ballots will be mailed to the class about mid-March. In order to insure that all classmates receive their ballots in timely fashion with minimum delays in the mail, everyone is asked to send to me a postcard giving their current mailing address. It became apparent as a result of having mailed the Memorial Qu"estionnaire that our mailing list is deficient in this respect. If you are expecting to move from the address submitted within four to six months, please so indicate on die postcard. After you have moved, it will be most helpful if you would send the class secretary a change of address card. Important class business will be underway this year and in years to follow, and in order to enable all class members to participate, we must have correct mailing addresses. Your cooperation is solicited and will be appreciated. Members of the several local chapters of the class of '49 are requested to spread this word about among those members who do not read Shipmate.

The Lipschutz f a m i l y : A l a n , A n n e , Dutch a n d Fern.

The other card is a real gasser emblazoned with the Australian flag on the front, various floral displays, and the following greeting, "To my classmates of long ago at the USNA, Class of 1948-B!, 1966, Christmas Greetings and best wishes for the new year from Bill EVANS of Australia." Unformnately, Bill (who, for those who have forgotten, is our esteemed anchor man) gives no address or further information. The envelope is postmarked Sydney, so Bill, wherever you are, thanks for die card, and send us the dope on what gives down under.

James I. M e l l e n c a m p ' 4 8 has been appointe d g e n e r a l sales mana g e r of Snap-Tite, Inc.

I regret the short column this month, but I remain relatively newsless, as you can see. My best wishes to all for the new year.

Sec'y, Cdr. F. W. Benson, Jr., US1\1 P. 0. Box 2651 Washington, D. C. 20013

WASHINGTON AREA NEWS Last month with the pleasures of the holiday season behind them, many of the class contingent were able to break away from the press of urgent, early-in-the-year business to put in an appearance at the monthly class luncheon at O'Donnell's.

Among those present were John Barrow, Ace Boughton, Roy Goldman, George Benas, Al Thomson, Strib Snodgrass, Bill Lynch, Ted

MEMORIAL QUESTIONNAIRE The memorial committee reports a very fine response to the Memorial Questionnaire. They are in the process of reviewing the views of the class as indicated on the questionnaires and also examining the several alternatives suggested by various classmates. Due to the permanent namre of a class memorial, this process will be carried out in a thorough, deliberate and painstaking manner to insure a fitting and generally acceptable solution.

The committee members are John Barrow, chairman; Luke Capone, Bart Bartholomew, Jim Patton and Bill Kremidas.

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE We have received a welcomed Christmas card addressed to the class of '49 from Betty Sacarob and her son Howard from sunny and warm Key West, Fla. The following was received from Engelhard Industries, Inc.: "Engelhard Industries, Inc., announces the appointment of Richard E. Whiteside as manager of its Government Sales Department replacing Fred G. Baur. Both are Forty-Niners. Baur becomes assistant general manager of the Instruments and Systems Division."

The following was received from the Jerrold Corp. of Philadelphia: "The appointment of Paul A. Garrison as vice president of operations of The Jerrold Corporation was announced today by Robert H. Beisswenger, president and chief executive officer of the Philadelphia-based electronics firm.

"In this newly-created post, Mr. Garrison is responsible for the coordination and control of the internal activities of all operating subsidiaries of the company. In commenting on the appointment, Mr. Beisswenger said, 'The increasing size and complexity of our business has made necessary this additional operational control. Ths move is a natural development following our centralization of financial and marketing functions instituted over the past three j'ears.'

SHIPMATE:

SCHOOL DIRECTORY Paul A. Garrison '49

MILLARD SCHOOL exc/usive preparafion for WEST POINT

ANNAPOLIS

AIR FORCE ACADEMY

"Mr. Garrison has served since March 1966 as president of the Technical Appliance Corp.

(T.\CO) subsidiary of The Jerrold Corp., headquartered in Sherburne, N . Y. T.ACO, which employs 750 people, operates three plants in central New York State for the production of consumer electronics products, home television antennas and TV reception aids, and advanced antennas for space communications and microwave.

"Mr. Garrison joined The Jerrold Corporation in I96I as general manager of TACO. In June 1963 he became vice president and general manager of the subsidiary; the following year he was appointed group vice president of the corporation.

Prior to joining Jerrold, from 1955 to I96I he was sales manager of the Special Products Division of the I-T-E Circuit Breaker Company, Philadelphia. Mr. Garrison was graduated in 1949 from the U. S. Naval Academy, Armapolis, Md., with a Bachelor of Science Degree, and from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, Cambridge, Mass., in 1958.

"He is director of the National Bank and Trust Co., Norwich, N . Y.; a member of the Development Commission of Colgate University, Hamilton, N. Y.; and chairman of the Friends of Colgate at Colgate University. He is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

"Mr. Garrison, who resides in Hamilton, N . Y., with his wife Jane, and their 4 chddren, expects within the next several months to move to the Philadelphia area."

The following was received from Glore Forgan, Wm. R. Staats, Inc.: "New York, December 19â&#x20AC;&#x201D;^The election of Philip S. Nelson as an executive vice president and general manager. Eastern Division, has been announced by Glore Forgan, Wm. R. Staats, Inc., nationwide investment banking and brokerage firm. Mr. Nelson, who was made an officer in 1960 and national sales manager in 1962, also becomes a member of the firm's executive committee.

Wagner International Photo Philip S. Nelson

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A highly successful school formerly located in the District of Columbia. Now located on a beautiful wooded site overlooking Pacific Ocean. Moderate climate. 1 0 0 % supervision.

Small classes. Summer school. Low rates.

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COLUMBIAN "The Service-Academy

COLUMBIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Registrar, 1811 Biltmore St., N.W., Wasliington, D. C. 20009

Our congramlations and best wishes to Dick WHITESIDE, Fred BAUR, Paul GARRISON and Phil NELSON. Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. W. F. Diehl, USIM 5307 Rolling Road Springfield, Va. 22151

We offer our condolences to Dodge McFALL's widow Joan and children who are residing at 4426 Country Club Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. 32210. Chuck GREENWOOD flew down from Annapolis to assist at a memorial service held in Jacksonville on 10 Dec. Classmates paying their last respects included: Kelly Carr, Clarke, Andreson, Boney, Mullen, Brick and Phil Johnson. Present also was Betty Frosio. Chuck held a memorial service at Annapolis on 13 Dec. for those of us in the Washington-Annapolis area. Classmates and friends wishing to contribute toward the memorial chair in Dodge's name at the stadium may do so through John MALLOY at Pers C l l , BuPers, Washington, D. C. 20370.

Joe PAUSNER writes to say he and the family are setded in Iwakuni, Japan. The thing he misses most after his recent tour in Washington is the daily bumper-to-bumper commuting to and from the office. It now takes him two minutes by bike. Such are the disadvantages of foreign duty.

Don ELLIOTT, whom I had believed to be a confirmed bachelor, informs me from Hawaii that he, his wife, Faye, and their four children now reside in quarters in Pearl Harbor while Don

"Following graduation from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1949, Mr. Nelson was an engineering officer with the Pacific Fleet, in submarine service, until 1954. He joined Glore Forgan in 1958 after four years with Lehman Brothers and undertook post-graduate work, from 1954 to 1956, at New York University and the New York Instimte of Finance. A resident of Manhasset, Mr. Nelson is a trustee of the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation and a member of a number of organizations, including die Bond Club of New York and die City Midday Club. H e is married and the father of three children."

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much has happened in the 10 years since I last saw Don. He reports seeing Phil RYAN and Tom RODGERS aboard ENTERPRISE visiting Pearl. Also in the Hawaii area are Steve McLARAN, CO of WALKER, and Mark FRUDDEN on the Staff of CinCPacFlt. If those of you passing through Pearl would contact Don, I'm sure he'll keep this column informed.

Robert F. FAHEY, head of the Buffalo general agency of National Life Insurance Co. of 'Vermont has been awarded the industry's 1966 National Quality Award for excellence of service to policyholders. Bob makes his home at 138 Treehaven Rd., Buffalo, N. Y. Frank MAYNARD, who is about to leave Washington for duty in ORISKANY, ran into George

HALPERIN in Da Nang, Vietnam, during a recent trip.

The mail this month included an invitation to the change of command ceremony in which Lee MINNIS took command of VA-112 aboard KITTY HAWK on 31 Dec. I had just shoveled my way through the snow to the mailbox so the notation that the uniform was tropical white long made it the most memorable moment of the month.

Sec'y, L t . Col. J . W. Hammond, Jr., USWIC Editor & Publisher, Marine Corps Gazette Box 1775, M.C.S., Quantico, Va. 22134

But still when two or three shall meet, And old tales are retold . . .

This column is "going to bed" (that's journalese as befits my current avocation) just after the Christmas and New Year's holidays. I don't know whether it's the depression caused by the snow and bad weather (we've had three bad storms in the east, but I know that you denizens of Florida, Hawaii and Southern California are snickering) or the "I-don't-want-to-address-another envelope-until-next-Christmas" feeling, but the mail bag was almost empty this month. I covered most of the cards last month and if it wasn't for Jack BECKER, I would have very little to report.

Jack came through with a long note and some kind advice for Marines in general, and me in particular, which I will omit from print. His letter dated 2 Jan. (must have something to do witii resolutions, or maybe he lives in an area where they black out the TV bowl games?) comes from 604 Pines Lakes Drive West, Wayne, N. J. 07470. He begins: "E-gads . . . reading your last report in Shipmate caused some nostalgic tugs, and made me feel badly that I didn't attend the Homecoming. Being a sentimental slob at heart has prompted me to this note and also the resolution that I will attend my first homecoming next year. It will be good for my ego to observe that I will be the only one who doesn't look older, that I haven't gained weight, and haven't lost any hair and that I will be able to drink more than anyone. Facing the truth the next day will be a terrible experience, so I am preparing for the ordeal right now by not playing any sports with the younger set, and trying to associate with elderly people as much as possible."

Jack continued with some news of his "checkered career." He resigned from the Navy while with VC-12 and went with Motorola C & E; then he joined the electronics division of ACF Industries as Aviation Products Manager. (When he left Motorola they kept the TV, that probably explains why he had time to write on 2 Jan.) After five years with ACF, he left (five-year pin and all) to become vice president of marketing and sales of Butler Aviation. Jack says that commuting to lower Manhattan was worse than the march to Worden Field, so now he is with Van Dusen Aircraft. The latter's diversification has them putting some irons in a New England fire and Jack expects to move there as executive vice president and general manager.

Modesty wouldn't permit further news of himself but he did mention some family (and classmate) news. Jack's two brothers-in-law are also of '51. Ed EBRITE (also Jack's roommate) has been out of the USAF many years, and spent all of them with Proctor & Gamble. He is the "chief slide rule in the engineering department" constructing soap plants throughout the dirty world.

It just goes to prove how much you can do with f^ma or is it e^mc^} Jack's other brother-in-law, John LIBEY (Cdr. USN) is in Virginia, where "he carries a brief case to the Pentagon . . . OpNav somewhere."

The December meeting at the Washington Navy Yard (Gun Factory) was pretty well attended. Bill ST. LAWRENCE, Jack TETRICK, Dick DALLA MURA, Bob REHWALDT, Tip MOTTSMITH, and myself were there. We discussed the 45

annual spring formal dinner-dance, which will be history by the time you read this. The date, for those not attending, was Saturday, 18 Feb. 1967, with the Navy Band providing music. The location was the Arlington Hall Officers' Club.

I understand that one of the hot racquet rivalries at the Pentagon A. C. is Riley LOVE (LtCol. USMC) vs. Dave MULLANEY (LtCol. USAF).

Maybe some more '51 squash players can make it a class round-robin?

I have one closing note. As we look back on those four years of mental (and other) gymnastics, we often wonder if it was worth it. As of this Christmas Eve, I can testify that it was. At midnight, I found to my horror that last year's transformer had quit and wouldn't run this year's new electric train. Confident in the knowledge that I had acquired in Sampson and Isherwood Halls, I proceeded to take it apart. Then I remember the standard answer the instructors would make to our query about what we should do in the "fleet" when confronted with a knotty electronics problem: "Ask the Chief." I did just that. At midnight, I walked over to the quarters of the Avionics Chief of Marine Corps Schools (he was still up with his trains) and presented my defunct transformer. In five minutes it was back in action. So you see, those four years were educational.

Sec'y, Cdr. Augustus B. Cheatham, USN Superintendent's Office USNA, Annapolis, M d . 21402

The miniature class ring mentioned in last month's issue is still unclaimed. This ring was found some time ago and recendy reached me by chance. It will be returned to the owner in exchange for a description of the ring and circumstances of its loss. It is a valuable item in addition to having a certain sentimental charm.

Earl CHINN seems to be at the crossroads of the world, at least for '52. Jody and I, during our stay in Guam, didn't find it quite as cosmopolitan as it seems to be now. I'll let Earl do the talking from here: "KRETCHMER is back in Guam for a few weeks and thought this might be a good time to drop you a note. We now have four (plus) '52ers here.

Bob and Mary Ann Lancaster are living at the Naval Air Station where Bob is assigned to VW-I. Bill Wyatt is still planning officer for SRF, Phil Case is repair officer in USS PROTEUS and I'm stdl in KRETCHMER. The plus, that's Ed McCutcheon; he doesn't actually live here but he is skipper of USS STONEWALL JACKSON which op-

erates out of Guam, so we do get to see Ed about once every three months. Saw Frank Hannegan just before we left Viemam and Market Time.

Frank had orders to CinCPacFlt Staff and he should be back in Pearl by now. Toby Dykers came through Guam last month with USS PERCH. They have just shifted homeports from Subic to Pearl, so those classmates in Pearl should be seeing Carla and Toby there before long. Ken Laposer (CO, USS SNOOK), also passed by a couple of weeks ago enroute back to the States, San Diego, I believe. Received a nice long letter from Dick and Jean Pohli yesterday. Dick is still with CinCPacFlt Staff. Dick was sick and hospitalized for several weeks this past year but is fully recovered now and back to battery. I'm sure all our classmates join me in saying, 'It's good to have you back in good health again, Dick.' We deploy again in January and unless Chuck Home finds me a relief I'll be out in WestPac for another nine months. With any luck at all I should run into any number of classmates in that time. If I do, I'll keep you posted. Eleanor and I send our best wishes for a happy holiday to everyone back on the 'Big' Island."

Christmas was good on the Big Island, Earl, and we hope Easter finds you all well and happy on Guam.

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Corr. Sec'y, James B. Walker 4850 Lone Hill Road Chattanooga, Tenn. 37406

It is with deep regret that I report the death of a good friend and classmate, Maj. Bill ROTH, USAF. Bill, a victim of cancer, passed away on 11 Dec. at the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, S. D. He had been medically retired from die service in Nov. 1966. Memorial services were conducted in Estelline, S. D., on 18 Dec. and interment was in the National Cemetery in Sturgis.

Joyce and the three boys are now residing at (Box 149) Colman, S. D. 57017.

Chuck BOWLING, in his letter informing me of Bill's death, had this to say: "Bill's passing was long and painful, yet he took it like the real man and outstanding airman that he was. We will all be less complete without him." Chuck is attached to the Department of History, USAF Academy, Col. 80840.

Jim SCHERMERHORN writes from Vietnam: "My November Shipmate just caught up with me and, as in the past, I see a small column. While I can't add much, I do know where four of '53 are presently hiding out here in Viemam. LCdr. Jim RODGERS is down in the Mekong Delta as a representative of JUSPAO (Joint United States Public Affairs Office). Jim and I attended the Psychological Warfare Course at the U. S. Army Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg, N . C , this past summer. I'm on the Joint Staff, U. S. Military Assistance Command, Viemam, assigned to the Psychological Operations Directorate in Saigon.

Maj. Tom Dumont, USMC, walked in here yesterday, also on the J34 Section, I believe. Finally, while riding a plane down south, E. W. Hays climbed aboard enroute to become CO of a DE, the WILHOIT, I believe. At the time the ship was at Phu Quoc Island in the Gulf of Thailand."

Any classmates passing through Saigon are asked to get in touch with Jim and swap info about any '53ers in Vietnam.

Thomas J. MURTAGH has been elected a vice president of Smith, Barney & Co., Inc., 93-yearold investment banking and brokerage firm. He is in the Corporate Finance Department of the firm at its New York headquarters. Now a resident of New York, Tom was born in San Francisco.

He is a director of United Artists Theatres Circuit, Inc., and Spiral Metals, Inc. Harry FARNSWORTH, who lives in the Washington area, recendy visited Vietnam and Thailand on company business and reports the following: "One of the high spots of this very interesting trip was seeing Lt. Col. 'Charlie' Lamb who is in the Civil Engineering Group at the new Air Force Base at Tuy-Hoa. Charlie looked great and wanted me to relay his 'hellos' to all of our classmates and requests that when any of you are in Vietnam, please look him up. Charlie had made Lt. Colonel and is doing a wonderful job over there. While in Bangkok, I found out that Maj. Lane Rogers, USMC, is the Assistant Naval Attache in Thailand. Due to the timing, I was not able to see Lane but had a long conversation by telephone in which he told me all about he and his family's recent move to Bangkok. He had been there three months and was still awaiting their household goods. By this time, most likely, they have arrived and he is fully set up to receive any classmates who happen into the Bangkok area."

Tony and Pat MILLER have moved into the Washington area and are living at 1522 Elwyn Avenue, Crofton, Md. 21113.

Bill GOURLAY is out of the service and he, Jean and the four children are living at 6910 Hedgewood Dr., Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif.

Bill is widi IBM. Mac CRAMER is with the Missile and Space Division of the General Electric Corp.

In recent weeks I have had the pleasure of visiting twice with Don METZ and his family in North Augusta, S. C. Don is married to the

former Sara Flemister and diey have one son.

Randy, who just celebrated his 4th birthday. They live at 914 Hammond Drive, North Augusta, S. C. 29841. Don was injured in an airplane accident in September, 1954, and was retired from the USAF in December. He is associated with the Bank of Augusta as an assistant cashier. Although confined to a wheel chair, Don is one of North Augusta's most active citizens and is very prominent in community activities. The Metzes live very close to the main highways passing through Augusta and any classmate going through that area would be most welcomed by Don and Sara.

Don would like to hear from any classmate and wonders about the whereabouts of "Moose" MOORE and "Bricks" CORBIN. Jack HART is on his way to Thailand and Marge and the children are living at 1340 Island Drive, Merritt Island, Fla. You will note by the change in address that Ginny and I have been transferred to Chattanooga.

I will be travelling the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida and would like very much to get together with any classmates living in these areas. Just drop me a note and to '53 everywhere, please keep the mail coming.

Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Thomas J .

3140 Anchorage Dr., RFD 3 AnnapoHs, Md. 21403

Lawson

Is it worthwhile writing to this column? Look in the December issue of Shipmate. See that letter from Paul PETZRICK? He was promoted to commander about the same time the letter came.

Congratulations, Paul. Why don't the rest of you send us a letter updating your classmates about yourself? The only other information I have for this issue is a letter from Joe ANDERSON, bringing us up-to-date on the Norfolk activities of the '54 group: "Following is a report of '54 in the fortieth class at Armed Forces Staff College, plus a few others in the Norfolk area. Graduation is 20 Jan., so by publication of the February issue we should all be on our way to new duty stations.

"Mike McCaffree, with Lynn and the two girls, is bound for Newport and duty on the stall of ComCruDesLant. Ted Walker, with Carol Ann and their two girls, is bound for Washington and duty in OpNav 605.

"Lou Reasonover heads west to MACV, Saigon, Boots and the two girls will stay in Norfolk.

Pete Easton with Kathryn and their son and daughter heads for Whidbey Island, Washington, and joins VAH-123 in A-6 RAG. Frank Nolan with Mary Lee, two girls and one boy will stay at NSC, Norfolk. Chuck Morris with Gussie, one boy and girl is on his way to VP-9, Moffett Field.

"Jeannine and I will be staying in Norfolk where I am scheduled to take command of USS GRAMPUS about I May, following PCO school in New London. Current planning factors indicate that shordy after, if not concurrent with the change of command ceremony, our family will be increased from the present two girls and one boy.

"Other classmates in the area include: On ComSubLant staffâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jack Horner, Ann, two boys and one girl; Bob Brown, Patty and three boys; Jon Jurgens, Jan and two girls.

"On the waterfrontâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^Don Meyer (Mary, two boys and two girls) is XO CUBERA; Bob Montross (Carol, one boy and girl) left SHARK in December and has by now relieved as XO SCAMP in San

Diego.

"I ran into Maury Werness the other day, who is on the staff at ASW tactical school here in Norfolk. He and Barbara have three boys and two girls.

"That's about it from Norfolk for now. I'm making a New Year's resolution to write to Shipmate more often and am hoping everyone else will do the same."

S H I P M A T E

Sec'y, LCdr. S. W. Resztar, USN Weapons Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

Roger COFFEY writes from Newport where he, T°om EMERY and Ned JARDINE are attending the Command and Staff Course at the War College. Also at the War College as a staff" member of the War Gaming Department is Andy ANDERSON. A small contingent met at Andy's home for the Army game complete with an Army rep and Jacques the Goat. Ned and Mary Jardine welcomed their third child, Edward F., Ill, on 28 Oct. Also in the Newport area are Charlie PLUMLEY, CO of JOHN WILLIS; Carl CLEMENTS XO of MCDONNELL and Cas SOJKA who is with the ADP Unit at the Supply Depot.

Congratulations to Bob WEIR on his recent marriage. Bob returned from Vietnam and married the girl next door. He and Margaret are now in Quantico where Bob is with the School Command.

Latest on the stork report: Lee and Herb BIEGEL are the proud parents of a bouncing (7% lbs.) baby girl, Patricia Lee, born on 15 Dec. Les GUILLE is attending the Spanish Naval War College in Madrid. Les recendy completed a tour as XO in L.ANG out of Pearl Harbor. Les and Nancy live at Calle de Pedro Muguruza # 1 , Apartment 4B, and extend an invitation to any classmates passing through to call. The telephone number is 250-55-69.

Sec'y, LCdr. G. S. Connolly, Jr., (SC) USN P. 0. Box 1926 Annapolis, Md. 21401

Jan PROKOP writes that he is at the Universityof North Carolina at Chapel Hdl studying for his Ph.D. in information science (computers). He and Bette expect to be there 2-3 years and are already looking forward to a trip to homecoming next year if school will permit. Jan and Bette with children Diana, Barry and Kathy reside at 2316 Oriole Drive, Hope Valley, Durham, N . C. 27707.

From Massachusetts v/ay Bob HARMON writes diat the books are keeping him busy at Harvard.

He, Barbara and family are located at 15 Longfellow St., Sudbury, Mass. 01776.

Bob ALLEN informs us that he is at the Aviation Supply Office in Philadelphia after completing a tour in Vietnam. Bob and family are residing at 23 BuckhoUow Lane, Willingboro, N . J. 08046.

WASHINGTON NEWS Jim HOGG dropped us a line about the Christmas party held on 16 Dec. at the Bethesda Naval Hospital Officers' Club. A group of 73 classmates and wives attended with "lots of congenial libating, much gayety and laughter, and the smartest looking holiday dresses and coiffures in town (not to mention those blazing red vests sported by several of the classier males)." Of news gadiered, Ross HATCH has joined the ranks of the Rand D specialbts in OpNav. His family will safari down to the Capital after the holidays. Bob CRAVEN and Jim COOPER are widi NASA and working out of the D. C. office.

Practicing law in the area are Jack JANETATOS, Alex MORRIS and Doug RIGLER. Congratulations and best wishes to Jack and Pat WAGNER, who were recendy married and are now living at 3910 Longstreet Court, Annandale, Va. Jack is with OpNav. It was a pleasant surprise to learn diat Bob CANTRELL is now in charge of ears, noses, and throats at Bethesda.

Those who were able to make the party were: John and Maria Boyd, Bdl and Anne BuUis, Slub and Sally Butts, Bob and Young Hi Cantrell, Dave and Lynn Carre, George and Beverly Anne Connolly, Bob and Marjone Craven, Hal and Nancy Dolenga, Ben and Nancy George, Gerry and Nancy Gossens, Ross Hatch, Jun and Mary Hogg, John and Dottie Hopkins, Jack and

Jacques the G o a t From the left: Front: Roger Coffey, A n d y A n d e r s o n , Ted G a y (USAAA ' 5 5 ) . Rear: Jo Coffey, Sibyl Plumley, M a r i l y n Anderson, M a r y C a r o l y n Branch (Ted's fiancee).

Mary Janetatos, Don and Nancy Kennedy, Chan and Toni Medwedeff, Charlie and Barbara Mitri, Frank and Ernie Murray, Paul and Terry Nelson, Tony and Maureen Perrone, Pete and Peg Peterson, George and Betty Pitzer, Bill and Joy Price, Doug and Katherine Rigler, Vince and Robbie Roper, Don and Joan Sacarob, Bob and Sherry Sampson, Bob and Audrey Scanlon, Walt Schneider, Jack Smallman, Jim and Charlotte Smith, Walt and Alice Stammer, Jim and Sylvia Stlnson, Jack and Pat Wagner, Russ and Budge Weidman, Wayne and Marilyn Wills, Orv and Donna Wright, and Jake and Shirley Oaks.

Please keep the news coming. Every little bit helps.

EAST COAST Sec'y, LCdr. Richard L. Madouse, USN 31 S. Park Drive, Arlington, Va. 22204 WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. Thomas E. Dyer, USN Box 2700, USNPGS, Monterey, Calif. 93940

Dale HOLLABAUGH writes from Vietnam: "I left Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps, on 29 June 1966 and after a wonderful leave, arrived at Camp Pendleton on 7 August. I took a Replacement Draft of Marines through Staging Battalion and we departed CONUS on 3 Sept. for RVN. I assumed command of H & S Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines soon thereafter, and participated in operations near the 'Rockpile' and in the MaiLoc area, both considered part of Operation Prairie. I was promoted to major widi date of rank of 1 Dec. 1966 and consequendy received orders. I am now working with the Navy again, as I am commanding 'B' Company, 3rd Shore Party Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, FPO, SFran, soon to be located in Hue Phu Bai. "I have seen two classmates over here. Dick Gates is S-4 of the 3rd Marine Regiment at Camp Carroll, RVN, and Dick Hart is XO of Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division."

Jim BEATTY informs us diat Clyde Van Landingham recendy received a Commendation for Achievement from the Secretary of the Navy. The citation reads: "While serving as Computer Officer on the Staff of Commander Submarine Development Group Two from July 1964 to July 1966, LCdr. Van Landingham materially assisted in the conduct of the high priority SSN-594 class submarine evaluation program, contributing significantly to a program of great value to the United States Navy and to the Government of the United States. In support of this program, he developed the computer methodology for providing realistic objective assessments of submarine weapon system effectiveness and pioneered the employment of automatic data processing in anti-submarine warfare concepts throughout the Submarine Force and the United States Navy. By his outstanding professional competence and inspiring devotion to duty, LCdr. Van

Landingham upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Our New London classmates have scheduled a January get-together, and we hope we'll hear all the details from them.

Miracles never cease. I have been informed that a few months ago an employee of a dredging company in Chesapeake, Va., found a USNA 1957 class ring. The ring belongs to Bill FALLAI, and Bill, just in case the personal notification doesn't reach you, the gent who found the ring is Bobby L. Gore, c/o Aticinson Dredging Co., P. O. Box 15284, Chesapeake, Va. 23320.

MONTEREY The annual Christmas dinner-dance was held on 17 Dec. at the NPGS Officers' Club. This event, arranged by Ed MAHON, found about 50 classmates, wives, and friends starting the Christmas season off in fine fashion. Among the group enjoying themselves at this affair was Gary LOWE, currendy stationed at the Special Projects Office (Polaris) in Washington, D. C. Gary was TAD at the time for the four-week DOD Systems Management Course here in Monterey.

Steve PAUL, who graduated from NPGS in October, completed the Aviation Safety Officers' Course at NALF, Monterey, and departed during the Christmas holidays for duty with a squadron at Oceana, Va. Our newly arrived classmates include Dick CHEN AULT from Camp Lejeune, Pete JUNGHANS from destroyer duty in Norfolk, and George FRANK from Vietnam—out of die frying pan and into the fire.

The stork has been vacationing here recentiy, but he did work long enough on 13 Dec. to drop off a 5-pound 3-ounce bundle of joy, Jill Marie, for Joe and Ellen KOCH. Ellen reports that Joe will be leaving ANNAPOLIS ( A G M R - 1 ) in February and returning stateside to duty on the west coast.

Glancing through the mail upon returning from a three-week Christmas leave in Washington, D. C , revealed that Ben SIMONTON is still building

TRUXTUN

in

Camden, N .

J.,

but

he

has

high hopes that she will be at sea in the Pacific by mid '67. Bob PHILLIPS, following 13 mondis at Da Nang and earning a commendation from CinCPacFlt, is now attending the Graduate School of Business at Harvard. He indicates it is similar to Da Nang in that he is working 16 hours a day, seven days a week—but now there is no combat pay!

Also a long letter from Bill TRUXALL, who writes: "A few years have gone by since the last letter to Shipmate and I'll try to bring myself up-todate. After serving in two boats in Key West, Fla., I reported to the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON

as a weapons-type serving in the same crew with Jon HOWE, a chum from many years back.

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After four patrols and almost two years, went to Gary and Maureen WHEATLEY are at Pax my first shore duty as weapons officer at the River, Md. Gary is on the staff of the Test Pilot Submarine Safety Center. My present duty is now School. The Wheatleys have three children.

Ops/Nav in USS STERLET (SS-392) homeported Patrick and Suzanne NELIS, along with in Pearl Harbor. My wife, Pat, and I have one Patrick Jr., are at the east coast Navy town of boy, Charles Bradley (6 years old), and now re- Norfolk. Patrick is aboard USS TALBOT COUNTY. side at 1258 Wupalakua St., Kailua, Hawaii. We Wayne LOCKWOOD received an MBA from have an extra bunk for any passing through, so Harvard in 1966 and is now an investment banker give us a call. in Chicago.

"The boat is now in WestPac and I've spent Bob and Lucille MORGAN are in sunny many happy hours in Subic Bay with Tim and Vallejo, Calif., with their two boys. Bob is aboard Kathleen Anderson as hosts. Tim is production USS MARIANO G . VALLEJO ( S S B N - 6 5 8 — B l u e ) . superintendent at the Ship Repair Facility (I Bill and Helen MILWEE are also out west at think). I've met many other classmates out here Fountain Valley, Calif. The Milwees have two in passing as the 'war' goes on. daughters. Bill is stationed at the Long Beach "I would appreciate anyone hearing from or Naval Shipyard. knowing the whereabouts of my old roommate, Jim and Barbara MURPHY and their three Dan McGurl, to please send me his address or have children have settled in Centerville, Mass. Jim is him drop me a line. He always was as bad a studying law. letter writer as I am.

Jim and Dinah SEELEY and their three chil"Best to all and wish I could be back (or dren will be enjoying Hawaii until July of '68. rather have been) for Homecoming."

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EAST COAST Sec'y, Lt. John M. Machesky, (SC) USN U. S. Naval Station Annapolis, Md. 21402 WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. David D. Sullivan, USN Box 2092 USNPG School Monterey, Calif. 93940

NEWS FROM T H E FRONT Our classmate, John P. JACKSON, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" for his service as an advisor to the Viemamese Navy's 26th River Assault Group in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam.

Jim is XO of USS PERRY.

Charles and Eleanor BLOUNT are now located in Weymouth, Mass. Charles has been assigned to USS GATO

(SSN-615).

The

Blounts

have

a

daughter, two.

Gerry and Jane GARBACZ are living in Columbus, Ind., with their son Geoffrey. Gerry received an MBA from Dartmouth College and is now manager of Capital Budgets with Cummings Engine Co. Lou and Mary COHEN are now at San Antonio, Tex. They have three sons and a daughter. Lou is now an aerospace engineer, working on die T - 3 7 and T-38 aircraft.

Russ ANDERSON is presendy an operations analyst with General Dynamics at Fort Worth, Tex.

lines jet pilot training school at Los Angeles International Airport. He is now based at Los Angeles flying as a second officer aboard Continental's Boeing Golden Jets. Before joining Continental he was assigned to PATRon 19 at Moffett Field, Calif.

HERE AND THERE Bill PARLETTE writes from Hawaii, telling us he is now out of the Navy and working on his Master's in Asian history, with Indonesia as his specialty, at the University of Hawaii. He hopes to get his Master's this year, then go on to get his Ph.D. He is interested in writing and researching with some publication's Asian news bureau, then setding down to teach, perhaps at USNA. Bill and his wife Diane have one little girl, Mary Suzanne, age 2. He says they really love Hawaii and are living at 458 Poipii Dr., Honolulu, Hawaii, where the welcome mat is always out to any classmate in or passing through Hawaii.

Mike LEES finally dropped us a line to bring us up to date on what he has been doing since graduation. His first assignment was aboard the ERNEST G . SMALL operating out of Long Beach.

Then it was the sub-school nuclear power route going from New London to Mare Island to Idaho Falls. Following prototype training at Idaho Falls, he was assigned to the SHARK at Norfolk. After three years of attack submarinijig h e received his present assignment as engineer in the CASIMIR PULASKI S S B N - 6 3 3

(gold).

One year after graduation, Mike married the former Miss Joan Leverton in Washington, D. C. Their first child, Sharon, was born in Norfolk in 1963; the second, Jim, was born in December 1965, also in Norfolk. They have had eight moves in 5!4 years of marriage and three of these were across country. Mike wonders if anyone can top that.

He tells us the class had a reunion at the Sec'y, Mr. Chico Chavez Officers' Club in Charleston over the holidays.

4624 Verplanck Place, N.W. Seventeen classmates, along with wives and guests, Lt. J. P. Jackson '59 Washington, D. C. 20016 attended, including the following, and had a was awarded the great time: Dave and Sandra Woodward, Joe and Bronze Star Medal THE LITTLEST GLASSBLOWER with Combat " V " .

Ed and Anne WHITEHURST sent us a litde Pat Dobes, Leon and Virginia Everman, John and poem entitled "The Litdest Glassblower" to an- Jackie Combemale, Al and Sally Fulkerson, Terry and Shirly Godwin, Joe and Rowena Jaap, Ray nounce the birth of their latest, and I thought it and Sandie Jones, Jack and Jan Shaw, Norm and was cute enough to include below: Sylvia Slezak, Buz and Jane Parry, Tom Teal and his mother. Butch and Ginny Thompson, Ed and Our hearts are filled with abundant joy, Elaine Walker, George and Libby Weeks, and Our pride is hard to tame.

Mike and Joan and Donna Rickelman. All of the We have another little boy, classmates at the party are assigned to submarines RAdm. Norvell G. Ward, Commander U. S. John Elliot is his name. except Jack Shaw, Terry Godwin, Al Fulkerson Naval Forces, Vietnam, presented the medal to His eight pound frame is awful cute. and Joe Jaap. Jack, Terry and Al are assigned Lt. Jackson during a brief ceremony at the U. S. And fully equipped for noise. to destroyers and Joe is at the Polaris Material Navy Headquarters in Saigon.

He has his daddy's eyes and ears.

Officer. It turns out there are about 35 classmates The official citation states, "As senior advisor And all his mommy's poise. in the area, with 9 0 % of them in submarines. to the Vietnamese 26th River Assault Group, LieuOTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS tenant Jackson participated in ten major combat FROM WASHINGTON operations and numerous patrols in which he was The Iowa State University has announced that The deadline for this month's column caught subjected to enemy fire—his advice was sought in Paul WHITNEY received his Master of Science me at a very inopportune time—when term papers all phases of counter insurgency activities and his degree in physics at the commencement exercises have to be completed in order to start smdying recommendations were enthusiastically implementthis past Nov. The topic of his thesis is: Thermal for finals; it's also that time of the school year ed with complete trust."

Expansion of Tetrahedrally Bonded Solids at Low when one starts wondering whatever happened Another '59er who has brought pride to himself, Temperatures (sure sounds impressive and it probto the first two months of the semester. But I'm his class and the Navy. Congratulations, "J. P . " ably is). still imbued with that traditional Navy attitude when duty calls.

NEWS TIDBITS

Ed and Brenda WEBSTER and their three children are now in 'Frisco. Ed is stationed at the U. S. Naval Ship Repair Facility.

Bill and Margot EVERETT are located in Lincoln, Neb. Bill is presently a law student at the University of Nebraska.

Gary and Pat GEIST are awaiting transfer in February. Gary is aboard USS LEWIS

Robert H. Gridley '60

& CLARK

SSBN-644. The Geists now have three children.

John KING is aboard USS DACE

(SSN-607),

according to our last info. Mary and their daughter Patricia Ann are located in Groton, Conn.

Dave and Diane GILMER and David, Jr. are Continental Airlines announces that Bob studying their way through the University of GRIDLEY has graduated from Continental AirMichigan.

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Heard from some of our classmates who usually don't write but once a year—on Christmas. Bob and Portia BOURKE are now living in Cornwallis, where Bob is attending Oregon State University, working on his Master's in oceanography; he's got a fellowship and will be there until he gets his Ph.D. Jackie Combemale tells me John is expecting orders to a school, hopefully, and that they were to have the class of 60 over for a drink on 28 Dec. Mike and Maggie HAGEN just said, "Keep in touch," and I've been trying to find them for two years. Eileen MacLeod sent me a circular letter in which she tells all that happened to her thriving family this past year; in talking to Kenny over the phone recently, I told him I was going to include it in the column.

SHIPMATE

Here in D. C. all's been fairly quiet and I have not had occasion to run into anyone. However, I did get to talk to Lou HEACOCK, who was finally able to get through to me. Lou is out of the Navy, in a sense that he is no longer a naval officer, although he is working the Navy Ships Systems Command, as an engineer at Main Navy here in D. C. And I received a call from Dave KALB, who arrived in Washington this January to do some research at the David Taylor Model Basin for his Master's thesis. H e was going to be around for several weeks, so we agreed to get together after my finals.

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Corr. Sec'y, L t . Kenneth G. Craig, USN 5736 Salerno Rd., W .

Jacksonville, Fla. 3 2 2 1 0

What a terrific response we have had this month to the request for data cards. Lots more to go, so keep it up.

Congramlations are in order for Ray and LaRue WILSON on the birth of their second daughter, Noel Kathryn, on 21 Nov. Ray is finishing his PG tour at Texas A&M, and will receive a Master's degree in physical oceanography in May. Bob and Barbara SEYFARTH have also welcomed their second daughter this past year, on 15 Jan. 1966, Suzanne. Bob is presendy at PG school in Monterey, and expects to be there until sometime this Oct. Buz and Karla NEEDHAM are at Edwards AFB, Calif., where Buz is going through the Aerospace Research Pilot School. Sounds as though they are certainly enjoying their year there.

A Christmas note from Sari and Jane LEIBLER informed us that Sari is working hard and enjoying it.

Ned KUHNS wrote that he is now at Stanford Univ. for two years of smdy towards a Master's in business administration. H e says that the school is outstanding, and they really work hard.

Bruce KRUEGER, who resigned from the Marine Corps, is in his second year. Ned has seen Jerry SMTTH several times. He is due to finish his Doctor's degree in E.E. in June.

On their way across country in August, Ned and Judy saw several 7th Co. people. They called Mel LONG in D. C. In Columbus, Ohio, they stayed with Carol and Jerry O'DONNELL. Jerry is with Ohio Bell Telephone. Saw Joe and Mary Lou KIEL and Carlos MERCADO at PG school in Monterey. Ned said that both were working very hard and doing just fine.

From Key West came news that Chuck and Anita GALLAGHER welcomed a daughter, Victoria Jean (Tory), on 3 Apr. She joins two brothers. Skipper and Scott. Chuck is asst. sonar systems evaluation officer with Key West Test and Evaluation Detachment. Also an asst. sonar sys. evaluation officer there is Al MAYBACK. Al and Beverly have a new daughter, Bonnie, born 6 May. She joined brother Robbie. John and Dottie HARRIS are also at Key West with their two sons. Jay and Philip. John is asst. torpedo evaluation officer at TEUDET. The Gallaghers have heard from several other '61ers. Con and Kathi NOSAL are in Alameda, Calif., and were delighted when Patrick John arrived on 8 June. Also, Susan and Justin RYAN welcomed their third child on 15 July. Timothy Curry joined Justy (3) and Elizabeth ( 2 ) . The Ryans are now setded in Richmond, Va., where Justin is a process engineer at DuPont.

On 29 Dec. Dick WHITNEY married die former Deborah Ann Oakes. Dick is going to PG school for three years at MIT in Boston.

Bill O'CONNOR is with Gillette Co. in Boston.

He and Claire had their second addition to the family this summer. William Christopher arrived in June to keep Kimberly (3) company. Ernie FEBRUARY,

1967

MORENO is on the staff of ComSubPac in Hawaii. Helaine presented him with a son, Eric Charles, on 8 Feb. '66, and his big sister, Laura Anne ( 4 ) , is delighted with him.

A note from Ted LANGWORTHY (VA-36) told us that he is now in AMERICA, bound for the Med. Also flying A-4's in the AMERICA are Denny NICHOLS (VA-64), and Bill CATLETT (VA-66). Dick HOLT's data card informed us that he, Robin, and daughter, Stanley, are at Middletown, R. I., where he is a company officer/ tactical instructor on the OCS Staff at Newport.

Presendy at USNPG school at American U. in D. C. is Milt BOUDOV. He is in the international relations course there, and hopes to receive his M.A. in June of this year. Milt, wife Claire, and Melina ( I ) live at 4216 Colchester Dr., Kensington, Md. Al WALKER is presentiy AWeps in USS HENRY CLAY, gold crew. He has been selected for Oceanography PG school, and will leave CLAY this summer for that destination.

Ernie and Jo FRANKENBERG attended the wedding of Patti and Ray HERZOG on their way to Ernie's new assignment: NAF, Andrews, where he is working in the C.R.T. dept. Also at the wedding were Jack and JoAnn MATECHEK and John and Ann QUARTERMAN, bodi at Pax River; Kurt RODENBERG, now at Kingsville; Harry and Nancy BARRETT and Denny SULLIVAN, all at T.P.S., Pax River.

Well, that wraps it up for this month. Keep those data cards coming, and perhaps we'll have an up-to-date roster this year.

Sec'y, L t . H. S. Pinskey, (SC) USN USNAU Box 2 6 , Clarksville Base Fort Campbell, Ky. 42223

NAVY LINE Mickey ANDREWS writes that he and his family are living in the state of Washington where he is going on his 12th month of temporary duty waiting to go to Hawaii. Mickey is the prospective weapons officer in the new construction USS SAMPLE. The Andrews—^Mickey, Jean and Michael—are enjoying their stay in the Puget Sound area and are keeping busy waiting for their tour to Hawaii. They send New Year's greetings to all.

Steve SIMPSON has some very choice duty as he is presently an NROTC instructor at the University of Louisville, Ky. Steve's home town is Louisville and he is really enjoying the duty and the location. Another sailor comes inland!

NAVY SUBS Robin WHITE has departed the land of pineapple sunshine and is now stationed in New London, Conn., where he is assigned to the gold crew of USS W I L L ROGERS which is presently under construction. Robin is the engineering officer and the boat is due for commissioning in March. Robin says that two other '62ers Mike ABERCROMBIE and Ed NAIR are also aboard the boat.

Al CHACE writes that after exchanging crews between USS TUNNY and USS PERCH in Subic

Bay last September he and Del H U N T are now homeported in Pearl Harbor aboard PERCH while Dick LIFE and Doug PENNY are aboard TUNNY. Dave MULLINS and Al HUGHES are now in the gold crew of USS VON STEUBEN. Al really enjoys Pearl Harbor and it seems like home after four years.

SUPPLY CORPS Phil HARRINGTON sends his regards from Vietnam where he has been stationed for the past year. He is in Qui Nhon along with Jerry FARRELL and Joe LANE, a '62 Army type.

Phil says that many, many classmates have passed through his area and our class is well represented in the war zone. Phil and his wife

Reggie are the parents of two daughters and are looking forward to his tour of duty coming up at the Supply Center in Oakland.

Lex FLEMING writes from Hawaii that he and his wife are enjoying the duty and the area of Llonolulu. Lex says that Pete GINGRAS and his wife MaryAnne are there, with Pete the aide to the Pearl Harbor Shipyard Commander, RAdm. Wright. Some bachelors who have a snake ranch overlooking Honolulu include Mike RAGGETT, Pete THOMAS and Al MORE. Ernie FISCHER and Bill OWENS are both married and stationed aboard submarines while Bill ELDRED is on a Pearl-based destroyer.

NAVY AIR After a long hiatus Bob KENNELLY finally wrote and told me that on 19 Nov. he was married to the former Miss Kathy Morrow in Floral Park, N . Y., with the reception held at the Officers' Club in St. Albans, N . Y. John ARTHUR was an usher at the military wedding. Bob says it was touch and go for a while since his squadron returned from the Gemini 12 recovery one day prior to the wedding. Bob and John are both in VS-28 where Bob is the squadron LSO and standardization officer while John is a plane commander and aircraft division officer. Incidentally, John is a qulaified OCD underway in USS WASP, a real accomplishment for a full time aviator. Bob is now living in Kingston, R. I., next door to the Arthurs who now have two daughters. Bob has seen Tim LOCHER who is the LSO of VAW-12 and during Homecoming he saw four members of the old fighting 23rd Co. They included Geoffrey NELSON now stationed at USNA after three years in the Orient; Jon RUECKERT stationed in Maryland; Bob HARPER and Vic DEWEY both captains in the Army.

Bob also reports that Dick LEE is B Division officer aboard WASP. Ron ELLIOTT is a plane commander in HS-11, Bill BENTON and Ted DUBBS are S-2D pilots in CVSG-60 and Jim COPPERSMITH and John MAHEW are S-2E flyers stationed at VS-22 Quonset Point.

MARINE CORPS Tom GRZYMALA sent along the following clipping taken from the 28 Dec. issue of Navy Times concerning one of our most illustrious combat classmates. I think the article speaks for itself and Tom DRAUDE is to be congratulated for his actions.

"It's said that history has a way of repeating itself. It did for Capt. Thomas V. Draude. It twice thrust him into action in Vietnam that resulted in his winning not one—^but two Silver Star medals.

"April 21 and July 15 are the dates for which this former skipper of Co. M, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines was cited for 'conspicuous gallantry.'

"During April, two of Draude's platoons were fired on from the concealment of a native hamlet.

The captain immediately moved to the scene of action to observe the hamlet and supervise the maneuver of his company. Realizing the strength of the VC, he withdrew his units to a safer position and used his supporting weapons to blast enemy positions.

"In the late daylight hours, he again attacked, driving the enemy from the hamlet. And by the light of the burning huts, Draude swiftly organized his position and evacuated his dead and wounded.

"Although physically exhausted, the skipper searched the burning huts to make sure that every one of his men was accounted for. When he found a mortally wounded Marine who had been overlooked in the search, the captain personally carried him to the evacuation point some 400 meters away.

"His professional ability and example of courage and coolness under fire was credited in large part with the killing of 31 Viet Cong.

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"In July, when a VC Battalion launched a series of midnight attacks on his company, the captain —although painfully wounded—moved from position to position, assessing the situation and directing the counter fire of his men.

"When he discovered that the enemy had overrun one of his platoon's positions, killed its commander and badly wounded its sergeant, he reorganized the platoon and regained its original position.

"Throughout the hour-long batde, he moved to all of his company's positions at least twice, organizing the defense, supervising the resupply of ammunition and the movement of wounded to a safe evacuation point.

"His 'uncommon courage' was credited with being instrumental in repelling the VC attack."

AIR FORCE Our old buddy R. D. RUNNELS and his wife Linda announce the arrival of their first son, John David, on 21 Nov. J. D. says he's a real tiger already. J. D., a captain in the Air Force, has resigned and will leave the service on 6 May. He is going back to LSU for graduate school. J. D. also said diat Bob WESTERMAN left die Air Force on 20 Oct. and is now back in Delaware.

J. D. would like to hear from Brad SMITH and Chuck SPRINGER. His address is Capt. J. D. Runnels, CMR, Box 3158, APO New York 09132.

GRADUATE SCHOOL There is an ever increasing number of our classmates attending Postgraduate School at Monterey, Calif. The wives of our classmates have organized a littie group and the officers include Ginny Estell, chairman; Julia Glenn, treasurer; Marge Eller as the sunshine-girl reporter. So far the group has had a luncheon and an Army-Navy game brunch at the Hickams' home. The West Point smdents at the PG school were invited and they had a better day of it than the Navy fans.

Wait 'til next year!

The group also had a cocktail party at the Officers' Club and there are many other activities planned. Listed below in alphabetical order are the classmates who are attending the PG school: Don Allee, Tom Althouse, Chuck Batts, Benny Benavente, Ron Boss, Dick Brodehl, Dave Brown, Pete Burges, Jim Burrow, Tom Carter, Bob Champion, Dave Clark, Ed Clarke, Frank Cleary, Casey Cossaboon, Steve Crooks, Cal Dunlap, Bill Eldred, John Eller, Bill Estell, Jerry Feeney, Nick Ferriter, Lou Glenn, Bruce Googins, Dick Hayes, Wayne Hickam, Jim Hitchborn, Bill Hoffman, John Huling, Charlie Ingram, Paul Jeffers, Chuck Keithley, Doug Keller, Jerry Kotchka, Pete Labyak, Bill Levings, Jim Lindsay, Dave Mayfield, Pete McCammon, Tom McKechnie, Carl Moritz, Tom Mustin, Lennie Nissenson, Phil Olson, Dave Orriss, Jim Paquin, Bob Pozzi, Roger Ramsey, Phil Ridgely, Neale Rosser, Paul Rutherford, Tom Stone, Bill Story, Tig Tompkins, Jerry Torbit, Dick Tripp, Vern Vanbrackle, John Volk, Steve Wallin, Dick Westbrook, Dave Williams, Ed Wurts.

Some additional news from Monterey includes the fact that John and Marge ELLER had a son born 4 Sept.; Pete and Mary Ann McCAMMON had a son on 6 Sept.; Jim and Helen HITCHBORN had a son born 14 Oct.; Pat and Dick HAYES had a daughter on I Nov., and Tom and Judy McKECHNIE had a daughter on 31 Oct. Paul RUTHERFORD was married to the former Miss Jayne Rayka on 7 Oct. in San Jose, Calif.

Well, that's about the news for this month.

It was great hearing from the ones who wrote and I hope those who haven't written lately will take pen in hand and send along some news.

It makes interesting reading for all. Please use your zip code and WRITE. 50

Sec'y, L t . (jg) James L. Roberts, USN V F - 1 4 2 , NAS Miramar, Calif. 92145

Several of our classmates were in Philly for the Army-Navy game this year. Among them were Mike and Bonnie MURRAY, Waddy and Mary GARRETT, Terry BOYD, Frank SPANGENBERG, Press LEEDY, and Jerry CUSMANO. Robert Michael was born to Rick and Ann DAU on 30 Oct. in Charleston, S. C. Rick is aboard VoN STEUBEN ( S S B N - 6 3 2 ) along with Matt HUTMAKER and is quite happy to be out of school and at sea at last. Also in Charleston are Bill and Donna DAVIS and Dave and Ruth THOMPSON. Following NFO training in Pensacola, Tim MYERS was assigned to VP-50 at North Island.

They were deployed from August '65 to March '66 and deployed again to Sangley Pt. in August '66.

During the first deployment, Tim's wife Vania presented him with an eight-pound daughter.

Shannon Lynne. Also in VP-50 flying the last of die P5's are Norm RAY and Bob HERRIOTT. They work off CURRITUCK which Joe PONDER was aboard until Dec. when he left for Sub School.

Tim is ASW officer as well as athletic officer for VP-50. His basketball team was the Sangley Pt. champion and he has a team in inter-service competition.

VP-8 left Sangley Point in Dec. to return to Pax River. Among our classmates in that squadron are Gordie Clow, Tom Wiel, Bill Tinston, Bruce Abel, Bill Davies, Brian Young, Mike Martin, and J. T. Andrews.

For any pilot types diverting to MCAB Chu-lai, they will receive a warm welcome from our Marine classmates; in MAG 13, Jeff HCXJAN and Bob JOHNSON are RIO's for VMFA-314 and Jerry WELCH is in VMFA-542.

Press LEEDY is in D. C. in the supply dept. at the Naval Gun Factory. He recentiy completed a world tour inspecting messhalls. Presently he is working on his Master's in business administration at one of the local U's.

Henry and Laura JURGENS became the proud parents of David William on 24 Aug., just four days after Henry left for Vietnam. While in the Far East he developed a tropical virus and spent two and one-half months in Hong Kong and Japanese hospitals. He was returned to Balboa Navy hospital in San Diego in December. John GABOR visited the Jurgens over the holidays.

Smokey and Peggy FIELD write from New London where he is in Class 136 of Sub School.

He will go to an FBM next spring and is hoping for Peari. In Nov. Andy ANDREWS wrote from Kaneohe, Hawaii, where he, Barry BANKS, Ed HINE and Pat PROUT are stationed. Since then Andy has been in San Diego on TAD to become an air controller.

Recently I talked to Jim BROWNING at MCRD in San Diego and later received a letter from him in Pax River. He had been in the process of transporting a fighter squadron, which included Lee TWYFORD, to Yuma, Ariz. Jim and Dale BLACK are now in Saigon with the Blue Eagle aircraft that are providing airborne TV for the troops in VN. Dale and Nancy Black recently became parents for the second time.

Laura was born on 3 Aug. '66. While in Rota, Jim saw Dick BRINER who was on his way stateside after a tour in A-4's aboard SARATOGA. Chuck WILDE, John OEHLER, Ed BRIGHTON, and Terry EARHART were students at Supply School in Athens last December. John GABOR is an instructor in personnel administration and Bruce TERWILLINGER is teaching supply management at that same school. As luck would have it, John is teaching Terry P. A. Ed has since graduated and joined Joe PONDER and Dick SHAPACK in the Jan. class of Sub School at New London. John Oehler went to a LSD

at the end of Jan and Chuck will go to New London in April.

Dean ARRINGTON became the proud father of Lisa Frances on 12 Nov. Steve ROESINGER is an Inspector of Material, Petroleum in Da Nang. He received orders from TALUGA to Saigon last July and was moved on to Da Nang in late September. There are many classmates in that part of Viemam. Bill TATE and Ed QUINTON are two other pork chops.

Bil STOUGHTON is at Quonset Pt. flying die SZE with VS-22. He and Val are the parents of Michael Paul, born 5 Nov. At Quonset they saw Tom and Mary McFEELEY as Tom is with HS-11. When deployed, Bill is with ESSEX, as are Mike HOLMAN witii VS-32 and Dan BENNEIT with VAW-12. Last Dec. he met Sandy COWARD aboard RANDOLPH and Mike SCHNEIDER in Norfolk. Sandy is with VS-27 and Mike flys P3's out of Pax River.

Following graduation. Rick WILLIAMS spent two years aboard SEMMES and was with the crew that won all four departmental E's plus the Batde Efficiency E. Presently he is with PCF (Swift) Division 102 as are Ray Badger, John Holmes, Keiley McCutchen, Tony Taylor, and Al Krekich. He and Sherri are the parents of Debby and Rick IV. Bob ORLOSKY is finishing die VS RAG in Key West and expects to be with VS-28 at Quonset Pt. in Feb. He and Betty became the coaches for Robert Andrew born on 11 Oct. Lee FERNANDEZ, recentiy returned from ORISKANY, and Dorothy Patsy were married 21 Dec. John and Connie GORMAN became the proud parents of John, Jr. on 21 Dec.

Ens. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 28 1 / 2 Roycroft Ave. Long Beach, Calif. 90802

Again our column will be a litde short as we haven't received much information since before the holidays.

In December Dave SADD, now in flight training at Pensacola, was married in Cleveland. Attending the wedding were classmates Sam LINCOLN and Russ HALE. Graduating from Supply School last month, Sam will report aboard USS TOLAVANO, an oiler in Long Beach. In the same class and also reporting to the Long Beach area is Joe KINSEY. Doug LAW is chief engineer aboard USS DYNAMIC and captained a fine basketball team to the naval base finals. Doug MORRIS, Pete BARNETTE, and Bob SCARBOROUGH just returned from duty aboard destroyers in WestPac. Bob SANDERS found time to work the Naval Base wresding tourney while on destroyer duty in Long Beach aboard USS TUCKER. Over die Christmas holidays Bill RADCLIFFE and his fiancee. Miss Judy Childress of Philadelphia, announced their August wedding plans. Bill is in USS MOORE in Long Beach.

Gary GRAY is in the MASON and will be going into the yards in San Francisco for several months.

Note the new address to send class information.

I'm sure our classmates would like to know what is happening to our class on the east coast, in Florida, and from the boys in Nuclear Power training.

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ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS ANNAPOLIS The first meeting of the Annapolis chapter for 1967 was held at the Alumni House on II Jan. with 60 members and guests present. The following members attended the business meeting: Fitzgerald, Fletcher, Giles, all ' 2 1 ; Clark, Walsh, bodi '22; Rigler '23, Hoffman '24, Griffin, Hart, Nevins, Truxall, all '25; Greenacres, Mpses, Strange, all '26; Ross '27, Norgaard '28, Miller, Osborn, both '29; CoUett '32, Derickson '33, Dickey, Harbold, both '34; Hawthorne, Karcher, both '43; Donaldson '44, Bnmgot, Prehn, both '47; Hary '49, Inman '51, and associate member Dean A. B. Drought, the Academic Dean of the Naval Academy.

Following the business meeting, Mr. Charles T. Vetter of the U. S. Information Agency, spoke on the subject of "Creating Understanding, A Challenge to American Excellence."

Mr. Vetter's presentation highlighted the problems of the United States representatives in international service such as the Peace Corps, Voice of America, Armed Forces and U. S. economic aid groups where they must compete with Communist as well as many other ideologies. Mr. Vetter stated the challenge that "We must do our 'homework' to know the 'American Way' as well as wc know "the Communists' if we are to be successful in international affairs."

Mr. Vetter, who is USIA's principal lecturer on "International Communications and Communism," is also a regular speaker at the National War College, the State Department's Foreign Service Institute, the Air University and American University.

The program for the February meeting will be Capt R. E. Hawthorne, USN '43, who will speak about Sweden. Capt. Hawthorne recendy returned from duty in Sweden as naval attache.

BOSTON On 17 Jan. the Rev. Daniel Linehan, S.J., director of the Weston Observatory since 1950, talked on his experiences in Antarctica with the Navy at the luncheon meeting held in the Officers' Club, Charlestown, Navy Yard. He is a member of numerous scientific organizations including the British Glaciological Society, the American Assocation for Advancement of Science, the Explorers Club and the Oceanographic Foundation. He was chairman of the Department of Geophysics of Boston College from 1948-63, and was consulting geophysicist with the Navy Department in Antarctica from 1954-58. He is author of numerous articles on the science of geophysics. Recently, he was named a member of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Science and Technology.

The programs presented at the November and December meetings were both excellent and well attended, with about 40 present at each meeting.

In November, RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, USN (Ret.) '21, Executive Director of the National Association, gave an informative and interesting talk on the current activities and programs which Alumni House has underway. Many questions were answered for those present.

The December meeting gave all in attendance a real thrill and a lot of excitement as Capt. Fremont "Monty" Eggers, USN (Ret.) '25, showed his film, "His Majesty, the Adantic Salmon," in its premiere performance in the Boston area. A color film shortened from over 40,000 feet to just 1,600 feet, it offered tremendous scenery and wildlife along the banks of over 25 of the great salmon rivers of die Adantic Coast of Canada. It was a rare treat thoroughly enjoyed by all hands.

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Annual dues are currently being received by the treasurer, RAdm. Monroe DuffiU, USN (Ret.) '27, 506 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass.

02215. Alumni in the area not presendy affiliated with the local chapter are invitee! to contact Adm. Duffill (phone: 267-4119) or the secretary, G. Gilbert Tallau '56 (phone: 423-2772) for furdier information. RAdm. Alvan Fisher, USNR (Ret.), is chapter president.

CHARLESTON Twenty-five prospective candidates for admission to the Naval Academy were guests of the Charleston chapter at its meeting on 21 Dec. Midn.

Randolph M. Brooks of North Charleston, a first classman at the Academy, was the principal speaker, discussing "The Life of a Midshipman."

Capt. W. C. P. Bellinger presided at the session which took place at the Naval Base Officers' Club. A dinner-dance was scheduled for 19 Jan.

CHICAGO The November meeting was held on the 4th in the Chicago Naval Armory wardroom. Present were: Red Morse '29, Doug Nankervis '46, Tom McCook '46, Dave Goldenson '26, Charles McDaniel '25, Mike Berngard '49, Orie Crepeau '44, Jim and Joan Gillman '56, Walt and Betty Rose '45, Chuck and Carol Prieb '53, Jack and Lolly Bailey '44, Bob and Marie McCarthy '45, Frank Sheahen '45 and Grady Zilligen '45.

In lieu of the December meeting, a joint gathering was held with the West Point Alumni Assn. on 26 Nov. at the Officers' Club, Fort Sheridan, for the annual TV Army-Navy game. A good turnout was present and a delightful brunch and open bar salved the wounds Army gave us when the final score was in.

A Board of Governors has been established for the Chicago chapter; the board met on 29 Dec. as guests of Tom McCook, current chapter president, in the Executives' Dining Room of the StewartWarner Corp. where Tom is a rising star. The parameters, duties and areas of interest were established and the consensus was for long-range improved operation and participation of the entire chapter. We will have more to report of this in the future.

THUMBNAIL SKETCH OF THE MONTH: Bill FEAHR '39 Following graduation in 1939, Bill was with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co., Baltimore, Md. He and Mary Jane were married in 1939 and from '41 thru '46, Bill served on active duty in the Pacific.

Following his return to civilian life in 1946, Bill was with the Michigan Bell Telephone Co. in Saginaw, then with Crouse-Hinds, Syracuse, N. Y., from '48 thru '64, winding up as their divisional manager in Cleveland. In 1964 he moved to Chicago where he is now vice president and general manager with CEECO (Communication Equipment and Engineering Co.).

Bill and Mary Jane have three childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Susan 25, Joan 21, and William Robert 16, and currendy reside in suburban Clarendon Flills.

CORONADO VAdm. R. E. Libby, USN (Ret.), presided at the 8 Dec. meeting held in the Officers' Club at North Island. Sixty-two members and guests were present, among them Cdr. Raymond F. Hall, Jr., USNR, and LCdr. David W. Johnson, USNR, both Naval Academy information officers (Blue and Gold).

VAdm. Paul H. Ramsey, USN (Ret.), spoke to the group on the subject of carrier operations in the current conflict. This outstanding talk was followed by an excellent movie showing operations aboard USS INDEPENDENCE. The annual business meeting was held on 12 Jan. at the club, with 44 members and guests attending. LCdr. L. H. Hamel III, USN '54, was the junior active duty officer present.

The nominating committee, headed by RAdm. H. S. Monroe, USN, submitted the following slate of officers and directors for 1967: president, RAdm. L. J. Huffman, USN (Ret.); vice-president, VAdm. P. H. Ramsey, USN (Ret.); secretarytreasurer, Capt. R. M. Kercheval, USN. Directors to serve three years are VAdm. V. D. Long, USN (Ret.), RAdm. W. H. Baumberger, USN, Capt. R. W. Leeman, USN (Ret.), C a p t . F . A. Zimanski, USN (Ret.), and Cdr. T. F. Carlin, USN (Ret.).

The entire slate was elected unanimously. It was voted to pay an extra assessment for the purchase of new name tags.

RAdm. F. A. Brandley, Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District, gave an outstanding presentation of the Naval Reserve and training programs in the District.

HOUSTON The January meeting of the chapter was held on the 3rd at the Texas State Hotel, when 17 members heard Earl M. Weaver, outgoing president, give his report for '66, which included suggestions to the incoming chapter officers. The new chapter president is Ray St. Germain *33, with Donald E. Croucher secretary-treasurer.

Mr. Weaver said that the annual presentation of sword was made to NROTC midshipmen at Rice University, with the recipient Midn. T. M. Rodeheaver. West Pointers were invited to the October luncheon meeting, when 15 Army joined 21 Navy members, and a Christmas cocktail party was held at the Briar Club with 47 attending.

He suggested to incoming officers that full cooperation be continued with the Military Affairs Committee of the Houston Chamber of Commerce and with the Houston Council of the Navy League to promote attendance for visiting notables. Recent guests have been RAdm. P. N. Charbonnet, Commandant Eighdi Naval District; RAdm. D. C. Lyndon, Commander Naval Reserve Training, Omaha. Also to cooperate with the Navy Day celebration, with dinner at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel.

He also suggested that evening socials should include wives, and would aid attendance by NASA groups and other young members who otherwise can not attend luncheons He suggested the inclusion of USMA in evening socials to permit distribution of costs with greater attendance.

Attending the luncheon were A. D. Blackledge '20, N . O. Schwien '21 (a guest from San Francisco, hosted by his son-in-law Jim Boorman), H .

W. Goodall '24, M. I. Kearns '24, W. E. Ford '29, O. N. Fowler '33, E. M. Weaver '35, L. M. Ayers '35, O. A. Dean '36 (Oklahoma U.), J. A. Boorman, Jr. '38, Leon Ince (honorary), and Capt. John C. Allman, CO, USNRTC, Houston.

Also R. E. Mason '40, T. O. McWhorter '41, J. A. Lee, Jr. and M. W. MacDonald '46, and D. E. Croucher '57.

MIAMI The annual Army-Navy game TV luncheon was held at the Airliner Motel as a joint affair, with Army and Navy alumni and parents of midshipmen and cadets attending.

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On hand for the Navy were Capt. E. G. Oberlin '05, Cdr. and Mrs. Hugh White '13, Capt. and Mrs. M. E. Crist '20, Cdr. Sidney Southard '22, Capt. and Mrs. W. E. Zimmerman '22, Cdr. and Mrs. Vincent Gallagher '22 and guest; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Alford '22, Cdr. Walter S. Ginn '23, RAdm. A. Warburton '24 and guest, Capt. and Mrs. Robert Minter '24, Capt. and Mrs. Al Kramer '25, Cdr. Elmer "Turk" Powell '27, RAdm. and Mrs. Richard Poor '33, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wood '47 and guest; Capt. Verne Thompson and guest, and Mrs. H. R. Sobel, widow of RAdm. H. R. Sobel.

Army guests were Col. C. F. Ivins '20, Col. Van Sickle '20, Col. and Mrs. H. R. Yeager '18 and guest, Maj. and Mrs. James Waller '58, Maj. and Mrs. Callagan '59. Parents included Mr. and Mrs. James Owens '66, Mrs. Garland '67, Mr. and Mrs. Romano '67, Mr. and Mrs. Mondul '67, Mr. and Mrs. Davis '70, Mr. and Mrs. Hammond '70, Mr. and Mrs. O'Connell '70, and Mr. and Mrs. Hogan '69.

An informal luncheon was held in the office of Walter Ginn on Pearl Harbor Day. Attending were Cdr. Hugh White '13, Cdr. Sidney Kirkland '16, Capt. M. E. Crist '20, Mr. Oliver Alford '22, Capt. Al Kramer '25, RAdm. A. Warburton '24, Cdr. "Turk" Powell '27, VAdm. Albert Fay '28, RAdm. Richard Poor '33, and C. B. Pedego.

Regular meetings are held in the Miami area at the Coral Gables Country Club on the last Saturday of the month unless members are otherwise notified.

On 29 Jan. a get-together was held at Chez Joey at Boca Raton.

NEWPORT The regular monthly meeting of the chapter was held in the Fleet Room of the Officers' Club, Naval Base, on 29 Nov. Present were: T. Brown '35, P. C. Bennett '56, G. E. Bowdey '07, M. O. Carlson '16, J. P. Carney '21, D. Carlson '29, Capt. M. M. Cloukey, H. B. Heneberger '25, H. H. Mcllhenny '27, D. W. Olney '30, G. L. Purmont '25, Mr. Brownell-guest, F. L. Robbins '23, P. C. Staley '33, Col. M. C. Shattuck, S. Umsted '15, J. H. Wellings '25 and C. McR. Winslow '24.

Following dinner the nominating committee reported that the officers serving for 1966 volunteered their services for the year of 1967. The Rev. Gordon Stenning gave a very informative and interesting talk on "The Batde of Rhode Island."

The president set the next meeting for Tuesday,

31 Jan. PHILADELPHIA RAdm. Daniel V. Gallery, USN (Ret.) '21, spoke on "The Capmre of the U505" at the 13 Jan. dinner-meeting held at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, Naval Base. He is author of a number of books with naval background, and many humorous articles in various magazines

Early arrivals for the St. Louis ArmyNavy game TV reunion with West Point alumni included Teig '40, Deibel '39, Ferguson '19, Vol Smith '52, Ross '27, Melling '20, Hunter '52, Murcii '42 and van den Berg '25.

including the Saturday Evening Post. During the program moving pictures of the actual capture of a German submarine were shown.

A welcome was extended during the 9 Dec. meeting to the new directors: Robert C. Giffen, Jr. '38, Michael J. Belensky '46, and Wayne C. McKee '58. Thanks were given to James D. Lazell, Hardy Swanson and Posey Hooper for their fine support during 1966, and also to Pete Wiedorn for his many years as treasurer.

Those attending the December meeting were R. S. Barnaby, honorary member; M. J. Belensky '46, K. J. Biederman '26, F. J. Brennan '61, J. W. Buxton '24, J. A. Callaghan '24, R. Chuday '54, T. M. Dell '21, H. Etchen '37, A. Fleming '24, S. Giffen '38, M. Jackson '22, W. T. Jenkins '30, C. A. Kunz '26, F. M. Lavelle '46, J. A. Lazell '24, W. Marble '46, R. F. Oulton '44, H. Pierce '22, B. F. Price '51, R. A. Sentman '25, J. C. Snyder '30, J. H. Simpson '26, C. von Kleeck '25 and P. H. Wieden '22.

Programs scheduled for the new year include Mr. Haynes Dickenson, project engineer for the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Plant, Philadelphia Electric Co. on 10 Feb., the annual "Fathers of Midshipmen and Naval Academy Night" on 30 March; the Class Reunion Night on 14 April.

The business meeting and election of officers and directors will be held on 12 May. It was agreed at the December meeting that the election of officers and directors will, in the future, be held at the May meeting instead of December.

The newly elected president of the chapter is John W. Buxton '24. The chapter will publish a directory of USNA alumni residing in the Philadelphia area. Those in the area are asked to fill in the questionnaire enclosed in a recent letter and return to Mr. Max H. Ostrander, member of the directory committee. His address is 721 Old State Road, Berwyn, Pa. If anyone in the area did not receive a copy, please contact Mr. Ostrander.

1 9 6 7 REGISTER OF A L U M N I â&#x20AC;&#x201D; O R D E R N O W PRICE: $5.00 plus postage Add $.75 postage east of the Mississippi Add $1.25 postage west of the Mississippi The U.S.N.A. Alumni Association Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. 21402 Here is my check for $ OF ALUMNI.

, please send me the 1967 REGISTER

New officers for 1967 were elected at the dinner meeting on 27 Jan., held at the University Club in Oakland. They are: president, J. E. Craig, Jr. '57; vice president, P. F. Shields '59; treasurer, S. M. Budney '58, and secretary, T. H. Vollmer '57.

Members of the council are: A. P. Zechella '43, E. T. Barrett '38, K. M. Trcadwell '48, and F. V. Gansz '60.

SEATTLE Mr. John Haydon, ed-itor of the Marine Digest and chairman of a Seatde smdy committee, discussed a proposal for a Washington State Commission on Oceanography at the 4 Jan. dinner meeting held at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, Naval Supply Depot.

At the December meeting new officers were elected for 1967, as follows: president, J. L. P. McCallum '35; vice president, G. C. Towner '24, and secretary-treasurer, J. N. Longfield '45.

Members and guests present were: Eric Barr '11, Ken Borgen '24, Jim Burrow '33, Leo Culjat '42, H. H. Daly '46, E. W. Elliott '26, J. H. Elsom '39, Dallas Emory '21, R. R. Fox, Jr. '22, C. F. Greber '21, F. L. Hetter '27, D. F. Kruck '30, R. D. Kunkle '35, R. M. LaBarron '46, H. L. Lasell '39, G. M. Lhamon '39, J. N. Longfield '45, J. L. McCallum '35, John R. Middleton '35, Leo Schwabe "38, C. B. Stevens '30, L. F. Sugnet '25, Wells Thompson '28, Paul Van Leunen '34, C. S. Weeks '25, and Frank Welch '39.

Col. George Lhamon, USMCR, vice president and treasurer of Pacific Car and Foundry, discussed the development and diversification of his company which produces, among a number of other heavy equipments, the Kenworth truck.

WASHINGTON The Washington chapter met on 21 Dec. at the Army-Navy Club. RAdm. F. S. Withington presided over a meeting of 81 members and guests, with Adm. Alfred G. Ward, U. S. Representative on the NATO Military Committee, the speaker.

Adm. Ward '32 gave a lucid, frank appraisal of the current status of NATO. Just returned from the last NATO meeting in Paris, he was able to give an up-to-the-minute account of their problems, with special reference to the eviction from France. His candor was refreshing, his estimate of the situation authoritative and sharp, and his informed hope for the future inspiring.

In attendance, it was appropriate that the^ class of '32 won out by a narrow margin, U numerical superiority; the class of '03 was senio| the class of '57, junior.

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The speaker for the meeting on 18 Jan. waSj be Adm. Thomas H. Moorer, CommaiideEj Chief Atiantic and U. S. Atlantic Fleet.

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