1979-September Shipmate

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Shipmate iHHHj^n

September, 1979

^,^^^NV^^W««„,

'^'''''^^^mm. !v-y Illustrated: Bulova Accutron® Quartz pocket watch, ladies' pendant watch and men's wrist watch.

t^^JJsS^iSS^^^&fcJ/'-^i^firfV'^Et^i^f

Watches shown larger than actual size.

OFFICIAL UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WATCH A precision Bulova Accutron Quartz timepiece available for a limited time only.

Distinctive 14kt. gold-finished medallion dial featuring an original design of The Naval Academy Chapel.

Available in pendant w^atch, wrist v^atch and pocket watch styles.

Entire edition reserved exclusively for Alumni and Friends.

For guaranteed acceptance, orders must be postmarked by October 15,1979.

Earliest orders entered will be guaranteed Christmas delivery.

This offer will never be repeated.

See page one of this issue for details and ordering information. © 1979 Bulova Watch Company, Inc.

Available

for a limited

time

only

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCLVTION COMMISSIONS BULOVA TO CREATE A DISTINCTIVE TIMEPIECE An open letter to Alumni and Friends of the Academy: It is my pleasure to inform you that the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association has commissioned the Bulova Watch Company, recognized the world over for precision craftsmanship and dependability, to create a most distinctive and elegant timepiece.

This superb Bulova Accutron® Quartz watch, crafted solely for alumni and friends of the Academy, is being made available at this time only and will never he offered again.

Through the Master Engraver's art, a stunningly detailed and richly dimensional original design of The Naval Academy Chapel has been hand-engraved, struck, polished and highlighted to obtain the brilliant 14kt. gold-finished dial which graces the face of each timepiece. Behind each regal dial is the trusted reliability and guaranteed in-use accuracy that has made Bulova technology the international standard for others to emulate.

The Official United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Watch is being made available in three classic styles—ladies' pendant watch, men's wrist watch, and pocket watch—as illustrated on the inside front cover of this issue of Shipmate. Each precision timepiece features the electronic Bulova Accutron Quartz movement, the most advanced of all quartz movements. The watches never require winding and are guaranteed to keep accurate time to within one minute per year. Moreover, the watches carry Bulova's full year warranty, backed by the largest service network in the world.

The pocket watch and the water resistant men's wrist watch offer the exclusive feature of Accuset®, a built-in miniature computer that actually allows the sweep second hand to be synchronized to the exact second just by the touch of a button. The delicately engraved design on the reverse of the ladies' pendant watch provides the versatility of displaying either side of the timepiece. Both the pendant watch and the pocket watch come complete with matching chains.

The 14kt. gold-finished watches will be individually crafted and recorded in the name of the owner It is important to note that for guaranteed acceptance, your order must he postmarked no later than October 15,1979. Since the watches will be shipped in the sequence reservations are received, the earliest orders will be guaranteed Christmas delivery.

The men's wrist watch and the ladies' pendant watch are $180 each, the pocket watch is $195. Your remittance may be made payable to the Official USNA Watch, or may be charged to American Express, BankAmericard/Visa, or Master Charge. A reservation form is provided below for your convenience.

I must emphasize that this offer is being extended solely to alumni and friends of the Academy at this time only and will never be made available again. The watch will not be sold in even the finest of jewelry shops. Either as a personal acquisition or given as a thoughtful and meaningful gift, the Official USNA Alumni Association Watch is certain to be a treasured family possession for generations to come.

The Official USNA Alumni Association Watch may be worn with pride as an appropriate remembrance of the Academy— there is no other timepiece like it. Upon delivery, you must be absolutely satisfied that it is a watch of fine quality, or you may return it for a full refund.

Please keep in mind that for guaranteed acceptance, your watch reservation must be postmarked by October 15,1979.

The watches will be shipped in the sequence orders are received, thus the earliest reservations will be assured Christmas delivery. With this in mind, I urge your immediate consideration.

Sincerely,

William S. Busik Captain, USN (Ret.) Executive Director

Clip reservation form on dotted line below. If form has already been used, please address your order instructions to Alumni Watch, P.O. Box 511, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087.

Please accept m y o r d e r for t h e following Official U n i t e d States Naval A c a d e m y A l u m n i Association Watch(es) featuring a richly detailed original d e s i g n of T h e Naval A c a d e m y C h a p e l o n t h e 14kt. g o l d - f i n i s h e d dial: QUANTITY

L a d i e s ' Bulova A c c u t r o n Q u a r t z P e n d a n t Watch @ $180* each M e n ' s Bulova A c c u t r o n Q u a r t z Wrist Watch @ $180* each

QUANTITY Bulova A c c u t r o n Q u a r t z Pocket Watch (a $195* each QUANTITY * Pennsylvania residents, add 6% state sales tax.

I w i s h to p a y for m y watch(es) as follows: D By a single r e m i t t a n c e of $ m a d e p a y a b l e to "Official U S N A Watch", w h i c h I enclose. n By c h a r g i n g the a m o u n t of $ to m y credit card i n d i c a t e d b e l o w : D A m e r i c a n Express D BankAmericard/Visa D Master C h a r g e

OFFICIAL UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WATCH Address orders to: ALUMNI WATCH Post Office Box 511 Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 N O T E : For g u a r a n t e e d acceptance, reservations m u s t be p o s t m a r k e d b y O c t o b e r 15,1979. Earliest o r d e r s e n t e r e d will be g u a r a n t e e d C h r i s t m a s delivery.

Please s h i p m y watch(es) to: NAME STREET ADDRESS .

Full CITY

Valid from QirMATTIRF

thrniigh STATE -ZIP C O D E Please allow 10 to 12 weeks from closing date for shipment of later orders.

SM

Ask Bailey Banks & Biddle about Naval Academy Jewelry.

Bailey Banks & Biddle has kept the dies for all the Naval Academy class rings we ever made, and all the miniatures. AU are still available in 14 karat yellow gold, vwth the predous, semiprecious, or synthetic stone of your choice. Matching wedding bands are also available, with and without diamonds.

Call us or write us to order your rings: NAVAL ACADEMY RINGS: 1900, 1912, 1919, 1921, 1924,1929,1932, 1934, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950 1953.

MINATURE5: 1914, 1915, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921,1924,

1925, 1926,1927, 1929, 1930,1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957,1958,1959,1962, 1963.

We also offer the Naval Academy seal in bronze on a beautiful plaque of mahogany or walnut. And you can find the year crests of 60 classes. We can set these mmiatures as handsome charms, pendants, tie tacs, money clips and more.

We think the Naval Academy is outstanding, and so are its graduates.

Come see the ways we've honored them.

Mail and Phone Inquiries Accepted.

215-564-6200.

Bailey Banks&Biddle World Renowned Jewelers Since 1832 Chestnut at 16th, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Shipmate, September 1979

United States Naval Academy Alumni Association

Shipmate ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440) Executive Director W. S. BUSIK, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

FEATURES Nominating Committee Precept

Joint Service Academy Alumni Cruise II June Week West Services

Director of Development LAMAR W. (MARK) TUZO, '52 Commander, U. S. Navy (Retired)

Lord Jim to the Rescue

by Asst. Prof. Jack Sweetman

17

A Four-Piper Revisited

by Capt. William H. Langenberg

USNR

21

USN(Ret.)

25

More Travels with Modoc

by Capt. Morton Sunderland

Vive La France!

by Mid. lie Michael J. Browne USN Stadium Renovation Underway

by Lt. Glenn E. Nardi USN

Assistant

DEPARTMENTS

Editor

JAMES J. M C D O N A L D

Commander, U. S. Navy (Retired)

Editorial Assistant CORDELIA RICHARDS

Opinions expressed in Shipmate are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or attitude of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, its officers or the editorial staff. All pictures are official Department of Defense photographs unless otherwise credited. Member, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Published monthly (July-August and JanuaryFebruary combined) and copyrighted 1979 by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., Alumni House, Annapohs, MD 21402; W. S. Busik, Executive Director.

Membership dues (including Shipmate) $12.00 per year. Subscription rate $12.00, Canadian and foreign $13.00. Single copies $1.25 each (for members, additional copies are 75' each).

Second class postage paid at Annapolis, Md.

11

12

Director of Publications and Editor ROY C. SMITH, III, '34 Captain, U S N R (Retired)

Shipmate, September 1979

6

A Word from the President

by Adm. Roy L. Johnson USN(Ret.)

Executive Secretary BARRIE ISLEV-PETERSEN

Treasurer and Director of Alumni JAMES D. OLIVER, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

September, 1979

Volume 42, Number 7

29

39

Contributors' Biographies 4 Sea Breezes 5 The Mail Boat 8 All Hands 13 Officers and Trustees 28 Lucky Bag of Books 31 Capitol Hill 34

A Few Inches from the Yard Navy Sports 41 Price List and Order Form Class News 48 Chapter News 109 Last Call 112 Classified Services 118

36 47

COVER Navy's cannoneers in action, celebrating a Navy score. See "The Roar of the Cannon," by Rosemary Maersch of the Athletic Association, in the "All Hands" section on pages 15-16.

Photos by USNA Photo Lab

and at additional mailing offices. All editorial matter, inquiries concerning membership or subscriptions, inquiries concerning classified services, and notification of change of address of members and subscribers should be addressed to: U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Assn.

Alumni House, 247 King George St. Annapolis, MD 21402 (301) 263-4448 Matters concerning commercial advertising.

inquiries, insertion orders and space contracts should be addressed to: Mr. Gene Kraemer, Advertising Manager Box 96 Short Hills NJ 07078 Telephone (201) 379-2720 Reproduction proofs, copy and art work for advertising should be addressed and mailed to: The John D. Lucas Printing Co. 2601 Sisson Street, Baltimore, MD 21211 T. M. Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.

Contributors' Biographies ASSISTANT PROFESSOR JACK SWEETMAN Jack Sweetman is a USNA assistant professor of History. A '61 honors graduate of Stetson University, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army-Europe in 1962-63. Returning to school after five years in business, he was a Ford Fellow at Emory University, where he received his Ph.D. in 1973. An associate editor of the Naval Institute Proceedings, he is the author of The Landing at Vera Cruz: 1914, published in 1968, and over 50 articles, reviews and translations on naval and military subjects. His new book. The U.S. Naval Academy: An Illustrated History, is being published by the Naval Institute this month.

CAPTAIN WILLIAM H. LANGENBERG USNR-R Bill Langenberg '51 served in the Atlantic and Pacific in a DD and an AKA before resigning in 1956. Active in the Naval Reserve since then, he has commanded six Reserve units in California, Arizona and Texas.

His present billet is Inspector General, Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region 20 in San Francisco, where he was recently selected for flag rank. He earned an M.S. in Industrial Administration from Carnegie-Mellon in 1957 and a Real Estate Certificate from Southern Methodist in 1969. A military historian by avocation, he has published articles in the Naval Institute Proceedings, Shipmate and the Naval War College Review.

MIDSHIPMAN FIRST CLASS MICHAEL J. BROWNE Mike Browne is a member of the Class of 1980 from Elmhurst, Illinois.

A 1976 graduate of York Community High School, he was appointed to the Academy by the Hon. John N. Erlenborne, Congressman from the 14th District of Illinois. At the Academy, Mike majors in Mechanical Engineering, is an active member of the Brigade Honor Committee, and is President of the French Club for the academic year 1979-80.

His plans are for a future career in submarines.

LIEUTENANT GLEN E. NARDI USN Glen Nardi '73 is remembered as an outstanding defensive tackle on Navy teams of 1970-72, winning the Annapolis Touchdown Club's Silver Helmet Award in 1971 and playing in the North-South Shrine and American Bowl games in 1972. He also lettered one year as the varsity heavyweight wrestler. After graduation he coached Navy's plebes, then reported to USS BARNEY (DDG-6) for a three-year tour as Navigator and Personnel Officer. Returning to the Academy's PhysEd Department in 1977, he coached the 150-pound football team to the Eastern League championship that year and a second place finish (one loss in two years) in 1978.

PAUL R. SCHRATZ '39 Ph.D., Capt. USN (Ret.) and former Director of International Studies at U. of Missouri, Paul served on the joint White House/Congressional Commission on the Organization of the Government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy and as a Guest Scholar of the Brookings Institution. He has been a faculty member of both the Naval and National War Colleges, was the first naval officer to be awarded a Mershon doctoral fellowship at Ohio State and a Wilton Park fellowship from the British Foreign Office. Now he is Professor of International Affairs at the Air War College.

FREDERICK W. LARDNER '22 Fred Lardner '22 has been writing our legislative news since March of 1946, a longevity record approached by only one other participant in or contributor to the magazine. After leaving the Naval Academy his career includes service as a newspaper reporter, business magazine writer, department store advertising manager, correspondent for newspapers, business and military magazines, and as a managing editor in Washington where he has lived and worked for many years.

THOMAS F. BATES A 1960 graduate of Notre Dame, Tom Bates became Director of Public and Sports Information at Gannon College in Erie, Pa., in 1961, and also was publicity assistant for the Ail-American Bowl Football game at Buffalo in 1962-63. In 1967 he was appointed Director of Sports Information at Lafayette College, where his publications won honors for editorial excellence and his peers rewarded him with high offices in their professional associations. He joined Navy's staff in September 1973.

BETH LEADBETTER Beth Leadbetter '80 grew up in Moundsville, W.Va., attended John Marshall High School, and then left her small town to join the first USNA class to admit women. She has enjoyed cheerleading, diving, sailing, singing and tennis since coming to the Academy, and is currently the assistant leader of a Brownie Troop of second and third graders in Annapolis. Beth, an English major, hopes to pursue a career in Public Affairs or Intelligence, receive a Master's Degree in English, and write a book about her Naval Academy experience. (Ed. note—this picture doesn't do her justice.)

Shipmate, September 1979

Paul Schratz '39

President Carter recently decided to go ahead with some form of a mobile, landbased monster missile which the Russians supposedly can't knock out because they can't find it. The need for a new missile has been widely urged on the President, but the timing suggests not defense priorities but the need to build support for the SALT Treaty.

Art Buchwald suggests that we build not the MX but a mobile railway-based system using published schedules of Amtrak so that neither the U.S. nor the Russians would know precisely how to locate them. So I turned to the history books for help.

One ordinarily thinks of the guided missile as a recent development. 'Taint so. From ancient times the battering ram was a standard missile in land and sea war. The problem was how to get free of the ram after getting it up to speed.

One of Julius Caesar's men, probably familiar with the story of David and Goliath, combined the battering ram with the slingshot and produced a catapult or ballista. Caesar in 52 B.C. catapulted a first generation, stone tipped, surface-tosurface ballistic missile in a counterforce attack against the hardened Gallic defenses at Alesia. The maximum effective range was about 50 meters, the apogee a bit less, and the accuracy, unfortunately, was also about 50 meters. The warhead and its .025 kiloton payload of stone produced considerable fallout, but the dust was not radioactive and civilian casualties were minimal.

The catapult was not decisive at Alesia and centuries of development of the surface-to-surface missile failed to achieve a breakthrough. Logistic support for both the launcher and the unwieldy red stone missiles was so difficult as to deter its use in war. The episode is important today only because the red stone arsenal was the origin of the modem doctrine of deterrence.

Even more difficult was the problem of getting a separate propulsion system behind the battering ram at sea so that naval war could be a bit more refined than collision drill. A technological miracle began to emerge with the invention of the submarine and the possibility of an underwater launched missile. David Bushnell's TURTLE appeared in 1752 with a 150pound non-mobile mine. With a little luck Bushnell might have succeeded against British ships in the American Revolution.

His idea was embraced enthusiastically Shipmate, September 1979

by Robert Fulton, who designed a submarine under the patronage of Napoleon in 1801. Armed with mines containing 80-100 pounds of powder discharged on contact, Fulton succeeded in blowing up several old hulks in Brest, but Napoleon, with a remarkable lack of foresight, refused to support a larger model for use against the British. William Pitt was interested, but his admirals saw only stupidity in encouraging a weapon which in time could be the death of the Royal Navy.

A decade later, Fulton again got his chance in the War of 1812. Capitalizing on the "teakettle" for propulsion, he designed the first steamship for the U.S. Navy, the DEMOLOGUS, to break the British blockade of New York. DEMOLOGUS had 30 heavy 32-pounders topside and 2 100-pound submarine guns which fired underwater. Unfortunately, DEMOLOGUS arrived too late to see action in the war.

The Civil War marked the first electrically exploded mine, and the first recorded instance of a vessel being sunk by a sub. Shortly after, in 1877, a prototype submarine-launched ballistic missile was successfully test fired at sea by British HMS LIGHTNING. This missile achieved a then extraordinary speed of mach .022 (20 mph) during its quarter-mile submerged run down the test range. Difficulties attending the launch and the danger in the volatile liquid fuel limited the payload to .015 kt of explosive, or, in terms of Caesar's catapult, to an equivalent of .00129 megatons of stone. Again there was no radioactive fallout, but the explosive force was enough to stun a victim or render him torpid, from which this revolutionary weapon received the name torpedo.

The potential of the torpedo was soon recognized by the great powers. Each in turn rushed to become the "Nth country," as it was expressed in the jargon of the day, to join the new club. Last of the great powers to adopt the underwater missile and its submarine launcher was Germany. Yet the Germans were first to give the new weapon an extensive test in combat in the two world wars, and it was German genius which took a healthy lead in the last barrier in missile technology, the rocket.

The Smithsonian Institution had experimented with rockets during World War I under the direction of physicist Robert Goddard, but there was no serious

research before July 1939. Goddard, aided by Midshipman Robert Truax at the Naval Academy, led the country in rocket research, urging development of a V-2 type. They were taken seriously only by the Germans who used American patented features in developing the V-2 rocket. The British became interested after 1936, but it was the Russians who first employed rockets successfully in war.

In the late 1940s, both Washington and Moscow faced the identical problem in a race for an intercontinental missile. Each made a critical decision but each made the opposite choice. The Kremlin opted for big boosters, using the V-2 in bundles to lift the massive, primitive A-bombs into orbit. The U.S. tackled the more difficult problem of designing smaller, much more sophisticated nuclear weapons which needed less thrust for propulsion.

Each got what it wanted; from the beginning the Soviets concentrated on crude, large weapons and a heavy overlay of propaganda for the space spectaculars.

We gained and retained a technological lead. The Soviets have continued to stress size and throw-weight; superior American technology—a permanent factor in the East-West balance—pays dividends in flexibility, miniaturization and accuracy.

Today the USSR, a continental power with poor access to the sea, concentrates 75% of its arsenal in fixed land-based sites; the U.S., a maritime power with superb strategic position on the oceans, concentrates only 30% of its missiles in land-based systems. Given the favorable strategic position of the West, one may well wonder why the proposed MX system is land-based rather than sea-based.

The MX is vulnerable to existing technology; to counter it is far cheaper than to build it.

The sea systems are invulnerable and hence survivable; since they are invulnerable they reduce the danger of surprise attack on the U.S. and insure time for Presidential decision. (We should not overlook that it took 13 days for Presidential decision in the Cuban missile crisis.)

The remoteness of the submarine missiles takes the nuclear threat away from our cities; our capability to control the oceans will perpetuate our advantages almost without regard to future trends in technology. Surely the President has not forgotten his eariy sea training. Even Art Buchwald offers better advice than he's getting.

Nominating Committee Precept To: RAdm. FiUmore B. Gilkeson, USN (Ret.) '37 Subject: Nominating Committee, 1979-1980 Precept

forties year group, 7 in the fifties year group, 5 in the sixties year group, and 0 in the seventies year group.

1. In accordance with Paragraph 1 of Article VI of the Bylaws of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, a Nominating Committee consisting of yourself as Chairman, and the following members, is appointed:

Local Trustees whose term will expire in the Spring 1980 meeting are unknown since their election is entirely a matter of local elections. Please note, however, that local Trustees have in the past been elected from earlier classes, but we are noting a trend to younger classes. Currently there is one in the twenties, 5 in the thirties, 4 in the forties, 1 in the fifties and 1 in the sixties. Also, please note that on the current Board the terms of the Vice Presidents of the Eastem and Westem areas will expire at the Spring meeting 1980, as will four Tmstees-atLarge. Their classes are '45, '37, '34, '51, '56 and '65 respectively.

RAdm. Fillmore B. Gilkeson, USN (Ret.) '37 1770 Avenida del Mundo, #103, Coronado, CA 92118 LCdr. Miles A. Libbey III, USN '67 24 Grove Street, Winchester, MA 01890 Mr. Robert S. Cunningham '59 P.O. Box 896, La Canada, CA 91011 Capt. Lawrence N. Smith, USN (Ret.) '45 15738 Steamboat Lane, Houston, TX 77079 Capt. Will M. Adams, Jr., USN (Ret.) '45 6941 N. Crestwood Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53209 Capt. Rodney J. Badger, USN (Ret.) '35 926 South 26th Street, Ariington, VA 22202 Cdr. Phillip S. Marsden, USN '63 Applied Science Department, USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 2. The Nominating Committee, in accordance with the Bylaws, shall submit to the Board of Trustees not later than 10 December 1979, a slate of candidates for the election to take place in the Spring of 1980, for the following officers: Vice President, Western Area (2 year term). Vice President, Eastem Area (2 year term), and four Trustees-at-Large (3 year term).

3. A resolution of 29 May 1959, passed by the Board of Trustees, reads as follows: "The President, in appointing the Nominating Committee, shall point out the requirements for the ensuing year with a view to obtaining equitable distribution of the Trustees among the various categories—classes, geographical areas, active duty, retired officers, civilians, etc."

4. In accordance with this resolution, I wish to point out to the Nominating Committee that the membership of the Association is divided as follows: 38% active duty officers, 32% retired officers, and 30% no current service connection.

The Board currently consists of 12 Trustees-at-Large of whom 7 are on active duty, 3 retired from the service and 2 have no current service connection. Of the latter two groups, 3 are in the Eastem Area and 1 is in the Central Area. The outgoing Trustees-at-Large consist of 2 acfive duty and 2 in the retired community.

5. The membership of the entire Board, consisting of 31 members (4 Officers, 1 Past President, 1 Superintendent's Representative, 12 Trustees-at-Large and 12 local Chapter Trustees), contains the following year group breakdown: 3 in the twenties year group, 7 in the thirties year group, 9 in the

6. In submitting nominees for Vice President for the Eastem and Westem areas, the Nominating Committee should give due regard to past service to the Alumni Association; to willingness and capability of providing liaison with individual Chapters of the Association; to being ready to speak to any Chapter on request; and, to selecting nationally distinguished alumni capable of continuing the prestige and influence of the Association.

7. In submitting its Slate of Nominees for the Board of Trustees, the Nominating Committee is encouraged to offer a reasonable opportunity for increased representation on the Board from the younger classes. To this end a sufficient number of outstanding candidates from the younger classes should be considered, keeping in mind that a proper balance of nationally distinguished alumni is important in order to perpetuate the prestige and influence of the Board of Trustees.

8. I further point out that it is particularly necessary to nominate only those who are members of the National Naval Academy Alumni Association and who are willing to serve. It is a most important consideration to determine if one's prospective duties, jobs, or profession during the tenure in office will permit them to devote a reasonable amount of service in the organization, including reasonable expectancy of attendance at the Spring and Fall meetings of the Board of Tmstees held in Annapolis.

9. While the number of nominees is at the discretion of the Nominating Committee, you are informed it has been the consensus of the Board of Trustees, confirmed again at the Spring 1976 meeting, that no more than two candidates for each vacancy should be nominated by the Nominating Committee. It has been customary to limit the nominees for President and Vice President to one for each position. You will note that the By-laws provide for nomination by petition. The ballot also provides for write-in votes. /s/ ROY L. JOHNSON Admiral USN (Ret.), President

Shipmate, September 1979

A Word from the President Admiral Roy L. Johnson USN (Ret.)

In taking over the helm as president of your Alumni Association I can report to you that I find it in a very healthy condition in all respects. The past year was a very good one and I look forward to the future as being even more successful. I believe it is correct to say that the Naval Academy Alumni Association is now fulfilling its stated mission in a broader context and a more effective manner than at any time in the past. Simply stated, this mission is to promote the bext possible Naval Academy product.

The last remark is not intended in any way as an adverse reflection on past performance by anyone. Instead, it is merely an indicator of how we have grown and progressed through the years. We are now indeed a big operation, with membership well over the 20,000 mark and an operating income budget of around $1,000,000.

While this is a gratifying situation, we must by no means be satisfied with current performance or be complacent about our efforts for the future. There are certain areas where there is considerable room for improvement.

We can point to a steadily increasing regular membership, but when we look at the overall membership profile we get an entirely different perspective. For the past few years the Association has enjoyed a high success in signing up members of the USNA graduating classes for life membership. The same cannot be said for signing up active duty people even as regular members—we are not even at 50% of our potential. There are obviously problems involved here and I don't profess to know the answers, but I do have a conviction that one key to the situation is the efforts of local chapters.

I feel very strongly that the local chapters contribute as much, or maybe more, to the viability of the Association than any one other factor. For this reason, we should endeavor to increase chapter membership and try to activate chapters in geographic areas where there are none. I also urge a closer working relationship between local chapters and the Blue and Gold Program.

Pass your old copies of Shipmate to a non-member classmate or friend and urge him to join the Alumni Association.

Shipmate, September 1979

Finally, I don't like to get on the subject of money, but it is an unavoidable fact of life. There is no way the Association can meet its objective of supporting the various activities relating to the Naval Academy without a substantial financial program. Remember two things: we are a non-profit organization, and many important activities at the Academy do not qualify for appropriated funds. On that basis I ask for your continued help in the Annual Fund Drive.

Nominations for Offices To: All Members of the USNA Alumni Association From: Chairman of the Nominating Committee 1. The President of the Alumni Association has appointed me Chairman of the Nominating Committee to select the slate of Vice Presidents, Eastern and Westem areas, and four Trustees-at-Large to fill vacancies which will exist at the Spring meeting in 1980. See the precept on page 6 of this Shipmate 2. So that the committee may consider all possible candidates for the slate at a final meeting to be held 20 September, please submit the names of your preferred nominees to me or one of my committee members, with a copy to the Executive Director, USNA Alumni Association, who will collect data on all candidates for the meeting. /s/ FILLMORE B. GILKESON '37 RAdm. USN (Ret.) Chairman

The Mail Boat A Ship Is She Shipmate: The Editor's " A Ship Is She" in the April "All Hands" confirms ageold tradition that all ships are and will remain feminine. However, my bride, in facetious rebuttal, takes issue. "If all ships are she, why aren't some of them named for women? They're named after men, states, cities, rivers, battles and what have you, but none for women."

The only female name either of us could recall was the beloved HELENA, named after a state capital rather than Helen of Troy.

Perhaps the DoD guidelines have a point. Could our Navy ships be neuter "Its" or possibly " H o m o " in gender?

Jim Baird '35 One distinguished ship in naval history bore the name of Harriet Lane, the niece and official hostess of President James Buchanan. Built for the Treasury Department as a paddlewheel and sail revenue cutter, she was transferred to the Navy in 1858 for service with a squadron in Paraguay. Returned to the Revenue Service afterwards, she again became USS HARRIET LANE on 30 March 1861 in

the expedition to relieve Fort Sumter.

Later she took part in the amphibious operation against Forts Hatteras and Clark, was David Dixon Porter's flagship on the Mississippi, and took part in the capture of Galveston in October 1862. On 1 January 1863 the Confederates retook Galveston and captured the HARRIET LANE, after a sharp fight in which her CO and XO were both killed. She then served the Confederate Army's Department of Texas until sold for conversion to a blockade runner. Escaping Galveston in April 1864, she sailed to Havana and was there interned for the duration. After the war she was recovered from Cuba, converted to bark rig, and renamed ELLIOTT RITCHIE. She was abandoned off Pernambuco, Brazil, on 13 May 1884.

A Marine As Foot Soldier?

Shipmate: I recenfly dove into the articles in the April issue of Shipmate, including "A Few Inches From The Yard." I couldn't believe my eyes! You have, sir, allowed a midshipman to commit the unpardonable sin of referring to a United States Marine as a "foot soldier."

In my two years of service with the Marines and four at the Academy, I have never met a Marine who likes to be called

a "soldier." That very word is a slur to a hard-hitting, mean, lean, green Marine.

Please, refer to us as Marines, especially in any establishment where there is a possibility that a Marine is nearby who has tipped a few beers under his belt.

We canna' accept being called anything but Marine.

Richard F. Snyder '77 Read it again. The author referred to himself as afoot soldier. As a midshipman, he could hardly have claimed the exalted title of Marine.

MISSOURI berthing next to SEATTLE and CAMDEN, 1945

Those Tough Old Days Shipmate: I wonder how many other alumni noticed the unseamanlike conduct of the second-in-line second classman at the Ring Dance ceremony on the June Shipmate cover. The "Gallant Fox" and his fellow DOs would never have overlooked such a transgression in my day.

"Mister, you're on the report for 'Navigator's balls. Elbow resting on the'!!"

New subject, but related. How do the mids of today cam a Black " N " without a REINA MERCEDES?

Steve Stever '35

The SEATTLE Revisited Shipmate: I, too, remember the SEATTLE. Late in December, 1944, I was relieved of my duties at Bainbridge, Md. and was ordered to the U. S. Receiving Station, Pier 92, West 52nd Street, New York City for duty as Executive Officer. Prior to reporting for duty at the Pier, I drove over to have a look-see. The Executive Officer greeted me quite cordially and, after a brief conversation, he suggested lunch. I was somewhat surprised when he, with due ceremony, donned his boat cloak and then telephoned for "Attention on deck".

Thus, we departed his office, which was just aft of the berthing deck of the Pier.

I then heard the blare of a number of bugles sounding "attention" and I just had to ask "Why did you order attention"? And to this, he responded "just to make sure that we're not overrun on the way to the ship".

Ship? What ship, I wondered? But I refrained from asking lest I show more ignorance than I dared.

We proceeded the length of the berthing deck, through a maze of doubledecker bunks, heading, ostensibly, in the direction of THE SHIP. Finally, we came

upon a basketball court, where all hands on deck, including those few who were shooting baskets, stood rigidly at attention.

Off the court, we came to a wide ramp, slightly inclined, leading up to a ship which was tied to the Pier. Try as I might, I couldn't make her out from the ramp and, as we boarded her, I asked the Exec to enlighten me.

"It's the SEATTLE" he explained, "and that's the CAMDEN just forward o t h e r " .

Sure enough, I was later to learn, both ships, the CAMDEN a captured German mine layer, were out of commission, in service, served as berthing ships for Ship's Company. Additionally, transient chief petty officers were billeted on the SEATTLE while several compartments were used for Sick Bay. Pier 92 officers and guests used the Wardroom and the Commanding Officer and his family lived aft in quarters briefly described by John Wiley. My own cabin, which I used on and off the full year I was assigned to the Pier, was just forward of the Captain's quarters. Here, from 2 portholes, I had an adequate view of the adjacent Pier, which was used primarily for docking the British Queens and our own men-of-war.

On the day that I assumed my duties as Executive Officer, I held a brief conference with officers of the Pier Command in my office. Then, accompanied by a group of them, I strolled down the berthing deck, as I would almost every day of my tenure, towards the SEATTLE Wardroom for lunch.

Of course, I dispensed with the altogether non-essential call to attention. I couldn't don a boat cloak because I never owned one (I had elected to serve with Marines on graduating from the Naval Academy). Just as we entered the basketball area, quite accidentally, I prefer to believe, a basketball landed smack dab on Shipmate, September 1979

my head. Thereafter, recalling the words of my predecessor, you may rest assured, basketball playing ceased whenever I came near.

I was relieved of my duties in December of 1945, was separated from the Service and went about my business.

Some few months later, together with my family and friends, I drove up the West bank of the Hudson River for a brief visit to West Point. Just about where the river seemed the widest, at about Tarrytown, N.Y., I was amazed to come upon a number of Navy ships in line, lashed together and quietly rising and falling with the tides. The line of ships extended far across the Hudson, but short of the sealanes.

And there I made out the very last ship in line, clearly visible and well defined.

There lay that old four-stacker, by then so very well known to me, the USS SEATTLE. Now, so many years later, I can only speculate on the manner of her extinction.

Harold Marlcell '20 Women At Sea Shipmate: Although I have been following the ongoing debate on the issue of women serving at sea in the pages of Shipmate, the thoughtful comment of Charles N. Brennecke '45 prompted me to write.

As a company officer and instructor at OCS in 1975-77, I often found myself regretting that outstanding junior officers—women—would be precluded from serving where the Navy needs them most—at sea. Equally difficult was the task of explaining to a female officer candidate why she, having been instmcted in all the professional fields and afloat drills, must report to a shore station, often to a not very challenging job. At OCS I gained a deeper understanding of a concept we should consider uniquely American justice: if a person is qualified to do a job, and is better suited than the other candidates, then the choice is obvious, be it he or she.

For those whose primary concem is readiness, I offer the comment that soon the Navy, ever more technological in character, will not be able to afford to pass by its female members in warfare specialties. There were many times as first lieutenant of two ships when I would gladly have exchanged female enlisted persons for the "go-to-jail-or-join-theNavy" types we are all too often saddled with. In my view the Navy and the other services are simply negligent in not utilizing the vast resources of talent and expertise represented by women in our society. If she wants to go and can do the job, she will undoubtedly leave the Navy in better shape than she found it.

Todd C. Nichols '72 Shipmate, September 1979

USS

NORTH CAROLINA

Shipmate: Thanks so very much for the extra copies of the April Shipmate that featured our battieship.

On Memorial Day the USS NORTH

Battleship Commission held one of its semi-annual meetings aboard the ship. Each member was thrilled to receive his own copy of Shipmate. All of them were impressed by the cover photograph and found RAdm. Tolley's article about the "Showboat" most interesting.

Your provision of enough copies for each member has strengthened the already warm relationship I have established with the Commission and, I perceive, enhanced their interest in and allegiance to their battleship.

Frank S. Conlon '51 Capt. USN (Ret.), Superintendent CAROLINA

'<Bath Builds Good Ships" Shipmate: Todd Seattle and Bath Iron Works were chosen by the Navy in 1972 to participate in the engineering design development of the FFG. In the March Shipmate there was a very pleasant report on Navy shipbuilding—whereas most such in recent years have been painful.

The report is of the FFGs building at Bath, of ships being delivered on time or earlier and at or under cost estimate.

Without detracting one whit from that yard's fine performance, I think it only proper to give equal time to the other yards involved.

Todd has contracts for 22 ships of this class with a target price of almost $1.2 billion. Twelve are being built at the Los Angeles Division and ten will come from their Seattle plant. The first ship from each yard is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 1980 and the last is due in January 1984.

It is commendable to both the Navy and to Todd to report that experience to date indicates these frigates will all be delivered ahead of schedule and within cost constraints. Every ship under constmction so far has improved upon the milestone events which the contracts have established for timely completion. In addition, from job inception, the cost growth so far on the entire project has been held to around 6%.

Such status reports from the three participating yards serve to support the "fly-before-buy" concept and indicate the FFG to be one of the Navy's most cost-effective procurement programs.

L. V. Honsinger '27 Admiral J. O. Richardson Shipmate: As an admirer of Admiral " J o " Richardson, I cannot let the implied criticism of him in Capt. Zimanski's letter in the May Shipmate pass without comment.

It is my understanding that Admiral Richardson's request to FDR was that the fleet be put on a full wartime footing or else be withdrawn to the West Coast— followed by the statement that if neither were done, he (Richardson) could not be responsible for its safety—whereupon he was relieved. I do not claim any inside information but, while in YORKTOWN (CV-5), I did observe that the Admiral appeared to maintain a distribution of units so that about a third of each combat type was at sea, a third operating from Lahaina, and a third in Pearl Harbor. Obviously no such distribution was in effect on 7 December 1941.

As to the rightness of FDR's decision to keep the fleet in Hawaiian waters, on 8 December the fleet was less of a threat to the Japanese than it would have been on the West Coast, intact and alerted. I suspect that Captain Zimanski underestimates the problems, logistic and others, that the Japanese would have faced had they seized and attempted to hold Pearl Harbor. Had they believed that such a course was both desirable and feasible, they would have arrived on 7 December ready to stay, with landing force and logistic train in the immediate background—or at least come back so prepared as soon as possible. In either case, an intact and fully alerted fleet on the West Coast would have posed a greater threat than in its actual 8 December status. It may be remembered that, at that time, we had not developed the ability to maintain combat forces at sea indefinitely. I believe the Japanese never did.

A. J. Greenacre '26 Shipmate: I refer to Frank A. Zimanski's letter in your May issue.

Frank has his facts only partially correct and his strategy of Pacific Fleet deployment, in my judgement, somewhat incorrect. His letter discredits Admiral Richardson's tactical, or more properly, strategic judgement as to the proper location of his fleet, and apparently feels President Roosevelt's judgement in this regard was better. Out of respect for the Admiral, I'd like to set the record straight.

My source is my father, the late MGen. C. H. Lyman USMC, who was a personal friend of Admiral Richardson.

One fact in Zimanski's story that is correct is that the Admiral wanted the Battle Fleet out of Pearl Harbor and so advised the President. He wanted it out because he was desperately concemed that a surprise attack on Pearl could easily botfle up and destroy the fleet.

As I recall the story, told by Admiral Richardson to my father after he had been relieved of command, the Admiral wanted to base the Batfle Force on the West Coast or, possibly, in Lahaina Roads (in spite of the open roadstead); but he had been told to keep it in Peart or be re-

10

lieved. He chose the latter. The Admiral, my father, and many others attributed this attitude of the President to political pressure brought to bear by vested interests in Honolulu, where they wanted the fleet's money put into the local economy.

So much for the tme story. Now for the strategy. I would ask Frank Zimanski if he really believes the United States was better off, in the final analysis, for having its fleet largely decimated at Pearl Harbor than it would have been had the fleet been on the West Coast with, perhaps, some units at Lahaina.

Unlike Zimanski, I am certainly of the opinion that it would have been totally impossible for the Japanese to mount the necessary amphibious operation across the entire Pacific Ocean, undetected at least until too late, and seize Hawaii if our fleet had been on the West Coast—a comparatively short steaming distance as compared to that from Japan to Hawaii.

I would suggest that our fate would have been far less "dismal" than it was in those first days of the war had the President heeded the good advice of Admiral Richardson.

Andrew J. Lyman '40 Oceanic Policy Shipmate: This is to tell you how encouraged and impressed I have been with your recent emphasis on oceanic policy perspective in Shipmate. The June issue, I felt, was particularly outstanding in this regard.

This area, as you understand so well, is one in which this nation is certainly inept, and we are feeling the pinch at this point with ever-increasing pain. At the same time, the oceanic pattern of thought of the seafarer provides precisely the pattem for policy which the U. S. so desperately needs. The problem is that our people have hardly been educated to an understanding of this glaring fact.

The editorial and each of the articles, whether that of the CNO, the SecNav or James Barker, all tended to deal with a single, yet highly significant, element of national oceanic policy. It has appeared to me for some time that what is required to establish long-term comprehensive policy at the national level is an orchestration of all these various facets which bear direct interrelationship and implication.

That requires an oceanic education program such as ours, and we welcome your support for the cause.

Gilven M. Slonim '36, President The Oceanic Education Foundation

The Scottish CORAL SEA

Opinions Wanted

Shipmate: With reference to "Our Man in Edzell" (Jan-Feb '79), the Gorslines may not realize that CORAL SEA'S association with Scotland precedes Sam's watch as C O . by many years. Of her first thirteen skippers, ten boasted Scottish forbears.

James Sargent Russell, Herbert Douglas Riley and Robert Bufns Pirie were three under whom I was privileged to serve as Exec.

Shipmate: This is to solicit the views of other alumni for research I'm doing on a pair of articles.

No Smoking—Are stricter regs about smoking on board ships or aircraft needed to protect the safety or health of nonsmokers, or to maintain top performance by smokers and non-smokers alike?

Honor Codes—Can military academy Honor Codes/Concepts be applied effectively in commissioned service? Or in transactions with civilians or foreign officials?

Comments pro or con are requested.

James K. Poole '59, LCdr. USN 3936 Via del Conquistador San Diego CA 92117

CORAL SEA was recommissioned on 25

January 1960 after three years of modernization at Bremerton. Too good a coincidence to pass by, the date was Robert Burns' birthday. Since this PCO's parents, who would be present at the ceremony, had both been born and reared in Edinburgh, it was decided to take some note of the date. Col. Ian Bell-Irving, C. O. of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, was approached in Vancouver and was delighted to have his pipe band take part in the ceremonies as our guests.

Senator Jackson of Washington recently said that he recalls the event as the finest ceremony of its kind he has ever seen. Admiral Russell, then Vice CNO, made the national wire services when he was photographed playing the pipes, an art he had learned years before playing in a Seattle pipe band.

The Seaforths' visit was retumed when CORAL SEA steamed under Lion's Gate • Bridge into Vancouver. A half million people crowded Stanley Park to watch a smart mooring job directed by PSNSY Chief Pilot "Pappy" Beacham, who had been ordered to relieve the Canadian pilot once under the bridge. Previously, the largest ship ever to enter Vancouver was HMS HOOD in 1928, at 42,000 tons. At well over 60,000, CORAL SEA'S arrival came in for live coverage on both Canadian TV networks, and did much to start the "something special" that has attended a CORAL SEA sailor ever since.

The entire regiment of the Seaforths and two pipe bands paraded on her flight deck, and the entertainment provided to officers and men was unbelievably lavish.

Some sixty-odd Vancouver girls became CORAL SEA wives after the three-day weekend. And, as she steamed out of port on a quiet Monday morning, the lament Of a lone piper followed CORAL SEA back to duty.

James Seton Gray '36

More All-Navy FamiUes Shipmate: One All-Navy family (almost) which was omitted when the number of brothers attending the Academy was published a few months ago was the Natter family. There are seven sons, of whom four are graduates: John T. '62, William H., Jr. '64, Robert J. '67 and James A. '72. Of the other sons, Michael K. was an NROTC graduate and Charies F. OCS, but Patrick J. went to the Air Force.

John T. Natter '62 Shipmate: The Johnson brothers and one of their sons are as follows: Joseph F. '24, John H.S. '32, James E. '34, Cecil V. '38, and John H.S., Jr. '66. All are graduates, all were naval aviators except Freddy, and the brothers were all Mississippians. My nephew and I survive.

The Crommelin brothers from Alabama are as follows: John G. '23, Henry '25, Charies L. '31, Richard G. '38 and Quentin C. '41. All are graduates and I think all except Henry were aviators.

James E. Johnson '34 The Olsens and the Crommelins now lead with five graduate brothers each.

The Los Angeles Chapter is pleased to present the NAVAL ACADEMY BIRTHDAY BALL 6 October 1979 Balboa Pavilion Harbor Cruise For reservations. Call: Sturge and Vanni Sturges '42 (714) 759-1626

Shipmate, September 1979

11

Joint Service Academy Alumni Cruise II Following the success of our Caribbean cruise last winter we are delighted to announce the Second Annual Joint Service Academies Alumni Cmise Program. Next January you have the opportunity to join other Alumni on "The Greatest Ship in the World," Cunard's QUEEN ELIZABETH 2. You may join the ship in New York on 17 January or board her at Port Everglades on 19 January 1980. The fifteen or thirteen day cmise terminates in Los Angeles, after transiting the Panama Canal, on January 31st.

A great travel bargain is offered on this cmise because, by special arrangement with Cunard and Grouptrav International, Inc., all of your air fare is free within the continental United States, between your home town and the ports of embarkation and disembarkation.

The cmise itinerary includes calls at exotic ports such as Caracas, Curasao, Balboa and Acapulco. These are the places to be in winter. Aboard the QE2 life is unbelievably luxurious.

For this cmise the ship will carry only 1,400 passengers, w^y below her top capacity of 2,200. The finest British traditions of elegance, true luxury and impeccable service are apparent all around you as you explore this great ship's thirty public rooms. Four restaurants, offering the finest cuisine, rival those of any port of call. Sports facilities include four swimming pools, a gymnasium, a sauna, a turkish bath, a jogging track and a miniature golf course.

As daylight fades excitement mounts. Celebrities in nightclub revues can be found in the Double Room or the dazzling Queen's Room. A new film shows every day in the fourhundred seat theater. If you want to be a participant rather than a spectator you can dance the night away in the Theater Bar or try your luck in the casino where the gaming tables are waiting.

Every night some special festivities will be planned for your enjoyment.

QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 in all her glory

The QE2 offers the ultimate in cmising, and this, her tenth year afloat, is being marked by special celebrations. Don't miss this chance to be aboard in January for an unforgettable cmise with other service academy alumni.

The beginning price is $1740.00. For more information and reservations contact: U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association or Grouptrav International, Inc. 260 Sheridan Avenue, Suite 107 Palo Alto, CA 94306 (415) 328-7435

ANNAPOLIS BANKINCaRUSrCQ Shipmate, September 1979

Member FDIC.

12

June Week West The San Diego/Coronado Chapter of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association sponsored the Fifth Annual June Week West on 15-17 June 1979 at the Town and Country Hotel in Mission Valley. Roger Ramsey '62, Chairman and his fine Committee arranged a most successful program attended by 830 alumni, families and friends.

The festivities began at the Recmit Training Command where Naval Academy Alumni were guests of honor at the 1,403rd Recmit Division Review.

Captain J. P. Leahy, USN '51, Commander Naval Training Center, and his wife, Betty, along with Capt. R. D. Munson, USN, C O . , Recmit Training Command, hosted the occasion. VAdm. Lee Baggett, Jr., USN '50, Commander Naval Service Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, was reviewing officer and Capt. W. S. Busik, USN (Ret.) '43, was Guest of Honor, representing USNA alumni. About 150

alumni were present for this event, which was highlighted by a presentation to the Outstanding Recmit, Seaman Brett D. Caudle, USN, of Huntington Beach, CA. Friday evening was devoted to individual class reunions. Coordination of the Class Representatives was done by Daisy Wilhoit '46.

Saturday morning featured sporting events and Navy ship visits. The golf tournament at Miramar NAS was coordinated by Dick Sewall '42 and won by Wes Gebert '42 with a smooth 77. The ship visits were coordinated by John Holland, USN '58 and the tennis by Andrian Kremm '51.

Eddie Fredericks '33 and Gary Brown '42 headed up the registrations and Bob Clark '39 took pictures of the festivities (we understand '39 sprang for the cost).

Some of his efforts are featured on this page.

Saturday aftemoon was devoted to the

Alumni Assembly, now a permanent part of June Week West. It was chaired by its originator, Terry Ross '48, of the Peninsula Chapter. VAdm. Bob Coogan '44 was the keynote speaker and gave much food for thought, triggering many questions from the 150 or so alumni and their ladies. Also on the panel was BGen. Dick Schultz, USMC, CG MCRD San Diego and Bill Busik '43, representing the Superintendent of the Naval Academy and the National Alumni Association.

All hands assembled for the Saturday evening cocktail and dinner dance in the Convention Hall where many old friendships were renewed.

After bmnch and Chapel services on Sunday morning, June Week West V became history and a great time was had by all. Next year's June Week West is scheduled again for San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;plan to be there!

â&#x20AC;˘wgggtm

Left to right, from the top: Chairman Roger Ramsey '62 and friend Sid Bottomley and Fil Gilkeson '37 Lois and Bob Erly '37 Tom Hamilton '27 and Mrs. Bush Bringle

/~s

n

9

Pat and Wes Gebert '42 Dorothy and Daisy Wilhoit '46 Eddie Fredericks '33 and Gary Brown '42 Dancing at the Town and Country Shipmate, September 1979

13

All Hands

New Commandant of Midshipmen On 24 July Capt. William F. McCauley USN '55 became the Naval Academy's 68th Commandant of Midshipmen, reUeving Capt. Jack N. Darby. Captain Darby, who had served since January 1978, has been reassigned as ComSubRon 10 at New London.

AsstSecNav for Finance in 1954, moved up to Under Secretary in 1957, and relieved Thomas S. Gates, Jr. as Secretary in 1959. In his two years as secretary Mr. Franke's primary objective was the development of a nuclear-powered, missilelaunching fleet and the elimination of obsolescent ships. His efforts were rewarded with the Distinguished Service Award on leaving office in 1961.

He was also an Honorary Member of the Classes of 1923 and 1927.

Capt. Donald R. Childs (MC) USN (Ret.)

The new Commandant of Midshipmen

Following graduation Captain McCauley served in destroyers and LSTs, then as an instmctor in the NROTC unit at U. of Nebraska, where he earned an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Economics. Later he attended the Royal Staff College in London. He served in Vietnam on the staff of Commander River Flotilla ONE and later commanded River Assault Squadron Nine, with awards of two Bronze Stars, Air Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon and Presidential and Navy Unit Citations.

Captain McCauley's shore assignments have included the Systems Analysis Division of OpNav, where he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the staff of CinCUSNavEur, and his last billet as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy CNO.

WilUam B. Franke Former Secretary of the Navy William B. Franke, an Honorary Member of the Alumni Association, died in Rutland, Vt., on 30 June, at age 85, of complications following gall bladder surgery.

Mr. Franke, a C.P.A., was appointed Shipmate, September 1979

Doctor Donald Childs, fondly remembered by many Naval Academy alumni, died in Annapolis on 1 June after a lengthy illness. During his tenure as Chief of Medicine in Bancroft Hall in the '60s, he and Mrs. Childs maintained a neverending enthusiasm for midshipmen as well as being staunch Navy supporters.

On active duty Captain Childs earned a Presidential Citation from President Eisenhower for his services in helping to evacuate the French from Dien Bien Phu in 1954. Following retirement in 1967 he practiced medicine in Annapolis, was President of the Civitan Club in 1973-74 and a mling elder of the First Presbyterian Church, and served as Anne Arandel County's Director of Special Health Services. He will be missed in both the alumni and civilian communities.

Trident Scholars, 1979-80 Six Trident Scholars have been named for the coming academic year, to carry out independent research projects during their first class year. The six and their projects are: Elizabeth A. Belzer—The Effects of Voyaging on the Magnetization of Ship Models.

Samuel J. Cox—A Study of U.S. Foreign Policy and Naval Strategy in China, 1945-1950.

John R. Igel—Basic Studies of a Fluoride Anion Superionic Conductor.

Mark J. Marshfield—Radiation Effects in Fiber Optic Materials.

Marc H. Rolfes—Wave Force and Stmcture Response: A Comparison of Theory and Experiment Using Regular and Irregular Sea States.

Stephen L. Spehn—Radiation Induced Trapping States in Semiconductors.

We continue to be amazed—and proud—of the academic versatility of today's midshipmen. Liz Belzer, for example, is also a varsity sailor in dinghies and a star of the Masqueraders' musical shows.

Superintendent To Receive Football Award RAdm. William P. Lawrence USN '51, Naval Academy Superintendent, has been named the 23rd recipient of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame's Gold Medal. The award will be presented at the Foundation's annual banquet in New York in December.

Admiral Lawrence was a distinguished graduate. As class president he was a leader in establishing the present-day Honor Concept, and a member of the 1948 football, basketball and baseball teams. He did not play in his final year because of his responsibilities as class president and Brigade Commander, but he was with his old teammates in spirit.

The Midshipman Computer Expert While at high school in New York, Midshipman Brad McGee '80 fell in love with computers. As a midshipman he used "the brain" to register for new classes, consistently getting the professors and time slots of his choice. As the word spread of his success, classmates and others asked for his help, to the point where he once had 500 schedules to work out. "By hand that would have taken forever, but with the computer I had everything wrapped up in two days," said McGee. That brought a challenge from the Academy to produce a computer system that would simplify the perennial problems of scheduling plebe summer training.

Using his limited free time, weekends and part of his leave, McGee developed workable schedules to accommodate 1,363 plebes in 730 training periods over 49 days. For that effort and for the personal sacrifice involved. Midshipman McGee was presented the Navy Achievement Medal by the Superintendent, Rear Admiral Lawrence.

14

Why An Honor Concept?

The One-Man Yellow Submarine

A recent book. Campus Shock, by Lansing Lament (Dutton, $8.95), is a tale of horrors gleaned from 675 interviews with students and faculty in the Ivy League, plus Michigan, Chicago, Stanford and U.Cal. at Berkeley. We were interested in one aspect of his findings: "Cheating is a way of life here," one Penn student told the author. In 1976 only half the students at Stanford would say they thought cheating unjustifiable.

In one year 4,500 books were stolen from the Berkeley library. When caught as thieves or cheaters, the reasoning was "I didn't do anything everyone else isn't doing." Faculties objected to taking a moral stand; as one Chicago professor said, "We lack the language to teach right and wrong."

Such conditions, even among a minority of the students or faculty, would be completely intolerable at the service academies. Yet there are those who argue that our Honor Codes and Concept are neither reasonable nor workable today.

Capt. George W. Kittredge USN (Ret.) '40 has built, since 1968, 30 one-man submarines for commercial and experimental use, 12 feet long and capable of 250' depths. All have been painted a bright yellow; not for the Beafles but for high visibility underwater.

Bob Doty '58

What High Wages?

It has long been an American belief that one of the major causes for our low export volume compared to that of Japan and West Germany is the high wages paid to American labor. Yet Association Trends, a national newsweekly for association executives, in a recent survey showed the United States to rank only fifth in average hourly earnings among the top 12 industrial nations. Surprisingly, Japan stands first with $6.70 per hour, Sweden second with $6.13, Belgium third with $6.10, West Germany fourth with $5.76 and the U.S. fifth with $5.63.

Planned Reunions

Serviceman of the Year LCol. Robert E. Doty, Jr. USAF '58 was named Outstanding Serviceman of the Year by the Honolulu Pacific Federal Executive Board last May. Doty, Senior Military Analyst in the Research and Analysis Office, Commander-in-Chief Pacific, was chosen for his dedication, extraordinary competence, accomplishments and contributions to the federal service employing agency, community and family. He was selected over eleven other finalists from various commands and branches of the military services representing the more than 45,000 military personnel in Hawaii.

Soviet Union, Cuba, Angola and Aden carrying out anti-shipping and area defense operations.

George Kittredge and his yellow submarine

Recenfly Capt. Kittredge brought his new K-600 submarine to Annapolis for testing by the David Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center Laboratory's deep ocean pressure tank. The 14-foot model was first tested, unmanned, to 900 feet, then, with Kittredge on board, to a simulated depth of 600 feet.

This 4,500-pound sub was developed for A.S. Sub Service Ltd., of Oslo, Norway, to serve various purposes. It can be used to conduct undersea exploration, inspection and salvage operations; to operate as a launch and recovery vehicle; and to enable an underwater engineer to carry out his work in a safe, one atmosphere environment.

USS Yorktown (CV-10)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The 32nd annual reunion for all who served on board in 1943-70 will be held twice in 1979. The first session will be 5-8 October in Kansas City MO; the second will be 19-21 October on board the YORKTOWN in Charieston SC. For details, write USS YORKTOWN Association, P.O. Box 1021, Mt. Pleasant SC 29464.

Marine Officers Commissioned in /9i6â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Reunion will be held 27-30 September at the Marines' Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco CA 94102. Contact M.C. Wilhams, P.O. Box 1011, Coronado CA 92118.

Information Wanted Capt. W.B. Porter USN (Ret.) '33 is preparing a history of USS TuLSA (PG22) during the period of 1940-43. Personnel who served in or with the TULSA during this period are urged to write Captain Porter at Via Monserrato 48/6, Rome, Italy 00186.

Soviet SPRINGEX '79 The annual Soviet spring exercise this year emphasized ASW through largescale operations in the North Atlantic and the Norwegian Sea. At least 24 ships took part, including the carrier KIEV, numerous nuclear- and conventionally-powered submarines, and strike aircraft from the Northern, Baltic and Mediterranean Fleets.

But the exercise also extended to other areas and types of warfare. In addition to ASW, reconnaissance and simulated strike missions in the northern waters, other Soviet aircraft operated out of the

The Roar of the Cannon!

Another Touchdown! To every Navy fan, this sound is the sweetest music this side of heaven on these crisp Saturday afternoons of Navy football.

The Cannoneers include two members from each of the four classes at the Academy and is perhaps the smallest group of Midshipmen involved in an extra curricular Academy activity. The two incoming Plebe members are selected by the Gun Captain and Assistant Gun Captain, both first class Midshipmen. Once selected, they continue as cannoneers Shipmate, September 1979

15

until graduation. The upperclassmen train the Plebe cannoneers; however, needless to say, it is the Plebes' responsibility to keep the cannon polished and in tip top firing shape.

The cannon is an actual 12-pounder Dahlgren boat howitzer made in 1863 that is now mounted on field carriage. On loan from the Naval Academy Museum, the cannon is indeed a rarity and few are still in existence. Throughout the late 19th century, this type of cannon was transported to shore by cutter to provide firepower to amphibious landings. The ammunition used is special black powder one half pound charges supplied by Navy Weapons Center, Dahlgren, Virginia, which also services the cannon every two years.

The heavy wool jackets worn by the cannoneers are authentic late 19th century Midshipmen dress uniforms which have withstood the test of wear and time in admirable fashion.

Although the cannon and cannoneers are always in attendance at home football games, occasionally it's "have gun, will travel" when opponents are not too great a distance away. And, of course, they never miss an Army-Navy game.

Following a famine of no touchdowns for two consecutive Army-Navy games.

Army, in 1975, broke loose for a trip into the end zone. Their prompt reward, in the spirit of good rivalry and sportsmanship.

Navy's cannoneers at the Army game

was an immediate roar from the Navy cannon followed by a delayed burst from the Army weapon.

In 1963, with Roger Staubach quarterbacking the Navy team, a gridiron battle with West Virginia proved somewhat embarrassing to the Navy cannoneer contin-

gent. They ran out of gunpowder! The game score窶年avy 51, West Virginia 7.

Needless to say, successive cannoneers have kept the powder dry and an ample supply of fire power on hand.

Rosemary Maersch .

1 9 8 0 Register of Alumni Order now for delivery in December Here are five reasons why: 1. The 1980 Register will be mailed to advance buyers on or before 1 December 1979. A prepaid order now will guarantee delivery then.

2. The price of $15 per copy cannot be guaranteed beyond the ordering cut-off date of 31 October 1979.

3. Advance orders enable us to predict more accurately the number of copies we will need to print. When they are gone there will be no more available until the 1981 printing.

4. The 1980 Register will again be printed by electronic photo-composition, containing all the previous data plus the Class of 1979 in a more legible and attractive format with many fewer pages than the editions prior to 1978.

5. The 1980 Register contains over 30,000 corrections to the data published in 1979. Order the new one and be up to date.

Name Please send me copies of the 1980 REGISTER OF ALUMNI at $15.00 each.

Address

Check enclosed for Cut-off date 31 October 1979

City

ST_ (Md. residents add 5% sales tax)

Shipmate, September 1979

ZIP_

16

This sweeping narrative spans six wars and chroniThe First Complete cles the painful growth of the modest Naval School that became a great national institution. of the U.S. Naval Academy which, after History of the U.S. NavalyearsTheofstory struggle, was established in the obscurity of an unwanted army post in Maryland, mirrors the Academy in More Than growth of higher education in America as well as the policies of the navy and nation it exists to serve.

But this is a full-bodied history â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a living story Three-Quarters of a peopled with the naval cadets, professors, coaches, midshipmen, and superintendents who have contribCentury! uted to the mightly mosiac of naval service at Annapolis. Its legendary cast includes George Dewey, '58, the victor of the Battle of Manila Bay; Alfred Thayer Mahan, '59, the philosopher of sea power (and the only midshipman ever to pass through the academy without being a plebe ); Chester W. Nimitz, '05, commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the mightiest armada in history; as well as the sports heroes of the 1960's, Joe Bellino and Roger Staubach.

The author, a member of the academy's faculty, had access to previously unpublished materials in the U.S.N.A. archives and spent hundreds of hours in personal interviews and correspondence with former superintendents and alumni.

Carefully produced by the staff of the Na\^l Institute Press, this 304-page book is available in both a regular and a deluxe edition. The deluxe edition, a true collector's item with a gold stamped spine, is handsomely slipcased in "Dress Blue" cloth. The slipcase features the same full-color dress parade photo wiiich appears on the jacket of the regular edition.

This fast-paced history takes the Naval Academy from the days of mutiny, duels, the Spirits Club, a fixed curriculum, and hazing to Rhodes scholars, T H E U . S . NAVAL A C A D E M Y elective majors, more than 500 academic courses, A n I l l u s t r a t e d H i s t o r y and minority group and female midshipmen. ThouBy Jack S w e e t m a n F o r e w o r d by Arleigh Burke sands of people have helped to write this story.

1979/304 pages/175 illustrations. Regular edition list price: S 19.95, NAAA member's price: SI 7.95.

Deluxe edition list price: $25.95, NAAA member's price: S23.35.

Book Order Department, Shipmate Alumni House, Annapolis, Maryland 21402 Please send me the following: copies of the regular edition of The U.S. Naval Academy atSl 7.95 $ copies of the deluxe edition of The U.S. Nat'al Academy atS23.35 $ For Maryland delivery add 5% sales tax. $ .

Please add SI.50 for postage and handling.S _ Enclosed is my check or money order for Total $_ Name

Shipmate, September 1979

17

Lord Jim to the R e s c u e Assistant Professor Jack Sweetman, USNA

This article is an extract from the author's new book. The U.S. Naval Academy: An Illustrated History, being published this month by the U.S. Naval Institute. It picks up at the end of the Academy's Centennial Week celebration in October 1945, and is reprinted with kind permission of author and publisher.

Ironically, at the very moment that the academy was celebrating its past, its future was in question. Projections for the postwar navy envisioned a force of approximately 50,000 officers and 500,000 men. There was no way the academy, as constituted, could supply that many officers. By V-J Day a plan had been submitted to Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal, calling for the conversion of the academy into a sort of two-year, naval postgraduate school for young men who had completed three years of college. This program would have doubled the number of officers the academy could graduate from its existing facilities, a very seductive idea. Nevertheless, Secretary Forrestal and Vice Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, '12, Chief of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, hesitated to adopt it.

Instead, they convened a board to study officer education. Headed by Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., '19, it was composed of three civilian educators and six naval officers.

In its deliberations, the Holloway Board identified three ways of increasing the annual output of officers. The first was to turn the academy into a postgraduate school, as had been proposed.

The second was to construct another naval academy, presumably on the West Coast. The third was to retain the fouryear course at the academy and create a complementary source of officers by expanding the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) at civilian colleges and universities.

The board was unanimously opposed to the first alternative, "because," wrote Admiral Holloway, "of the importance all members placed on the four-year undergraduate program in a single institution.

The record of the Naval Academy in deShipmate, September 1979

veloping . . . a permanent desire for naval service was also an important consideration." The second possibility was also rejected, partly on account of the delay it would involve. "Furthermore," Holloway recorded, "it was deemed wise that the Naval Academy at Annapolis, with its history and traditions, be the single institution representing . . . the ultimate in personal and professional standards, and a principal binding force . . . in the Navy as a whole." The third alternative, which became known as the Holloway Plan, was recommended for adoption. Based on the U.S. Navy's wartime training experience and the Royal Air Force's short-service commission system, it provided for the introduction of a "regular" NROTC program offering competitive scholarships of full tuition plus $50.00 per month, whose recipients would be obligated to serve two years' active duty upon graduation.

Those desiring to remain in the Navy thereafter would be accepted according to the needs of the service.

Approved with minor modifications by Secretary Forrestal late in October 1945, the Holloway Plan became law by act of Congress in August 1946. Its implementation on more than fifty civilian campuses proved an immediate success, answering the Navy's need for line officers by an annual output of officers approximately equal to that of the academy. No less important, it made it possible to preserve the academy in its historic format.

In the meantime, the academy had begun to experience the turbulence that follows every war. Resignations were up; morale was down. Several distinguished senior admirals expressed a desire to conclude their career with a tour as superintendent, but Secretary Forrestal decided that Fitch's successor should be a young man. His choice was a natural: Rear Admiral Holloway, with whom he had come into close contact during the development of the Holloway Plan. The change of command ceremony took place in Dahlgren Hall on the bitterly cold day of January 15, 1947.

At forty-eight a veteran of both world wars, Holloway had served in European

waters in 1918, led Destroyer Squadron Ten during the invasion of North Africa in 1942, and commanded the fast battleship loWA in the Pacific in 1944-45. Following his work on the Holloway Board, he directed the navy's demobilization as assistant chief of the Bureau of Personnel. A man of many parts, cultured and articulate, with a seigneurial style, he was known throughout the service as "Lord Jim." Upon learning of his assignment to the academy, Holloway immersed himself in two books whose principles became the cornerstones of his superintendency: On Education, by Sir Richard Livingstone, president of Corpus Christi College, Oxford; and the Harvard University report on General Education in a Free Society.

Both emphasized the importance of concentrating on fundamentals in undergraduate education, a concept with which Holloway was in complete accord. Although he favored a fixed curriculum, he recognized that it offered a tempting framework on which to peg "an everincreasing load of somewhat unrelated yet currently employed techniques of shortrange implication." He rejected that temptation, declaring: Adherence to fundamentals appears to me particularly appropriate, as the very complexity of the modern Navy in a material and scientific sense demands that we strongly resist the centrifugal forces of detailed specialization at the undergraduate level. This complexity demands that there be established as a foundation basic knowledge and principles in the fundamental sciences, in the . . . humanities and in the basic professional areas. Without this foundation the young officer is totally unequipped to deal with the varied and ever-changing problems he will encounter in a service career of three decades.

In consonance with this philosophy, Holloway promoted a balanced, basic curriculum of mutually supporting courses. Literary work, which had been limited to the first two years, was extended over the full four. Altogether, thirty-nine semester hours, representing 23.4 per cent of the classroom and laboratory time (in contrast to 18.9 per cent at MIT), were devoted to the humanities, languages, and psychology. In response

18 to persons who advocated the addition of advanced professional courses to the curriculum, he was apt to quote Sir Richard Livingstone's dictum: "It is not profitable to study theory without some practical experience of the facts to which it relates." It seems a singularly appropriate coincidence that 1947, Holloway's first year as superintendent, was the year in which the academy was first accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Simultaneously, steps were taken to boost the morale of students and faculty.

Adopting a tactic employed by Admiral Henry B. Wilson, under whom he had taught, in October 1947 Holloway published an "Open Letter to the First Class," in which he appealed for its support in the maintenance of high military standards in the brigade. He counterpointed this measure, as had Wilson, by revoking a number of outmoded regulations. First classmen were allowed to own cars. When midshipmen reached the legal age, they were allowed to drink, providing they obeyed an archaic Maryland law prohibiting them from doing so within a seven-mile radius of the State House. The chapel, which had conducted only a Protestant Episcopal service on Sundays, began to hold Catholic services, and an antiphonal choir was established. The practice of marching to class was suspended, but the results were not deemed satisfactory and it was promptly reinstated.

Holloway took a particular interest in the revival of navy sailing, which had suffered an unavoidable eclipse during the war years. With the enthusiastic support of John Nicholas Brown, assistant secretary of the Navy for air, and DeCoursey Fales, commodore of the New York Yacht Club, the Naval Academy Yacht Squadron was replaced by the more efficiently organized Naval Academy Sailing Squadron. Among the principal problems the squadron faced was a shortage of maintenance personnel. The academy was authorized only 1,000 enlisted men, including mess stewardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hardly enough to perform routine housekeeping, much less to look after its sailing fleet. Decades earlier, when the academy began acquiring land on the north side of the Severn, the superintendent of the Naval Academy had automatically become commander of the Severn River Naval Command. Acting in the latter capacity, Holloway detached the installation across the river from the academy and constituted a separate support facility. Naval Station, Annapolis, with its own complement of personnel. Maintenance of the academy's

boats was among its assigned missions.

Holloway's contribution to academy sailing was recognized at the end of his tour, when an overnight, big-boat competition was instituted for the Holloway Cup, a trophy presented to the brigade of midshipmen by a group of private donors headed by DeCoursey Fales.

During the last year of his superintendency, Holloway was again called upon to defend the academy against a plan whose implementation would have destroyed its traditional, time-tested character. Immediately after World War Two there arose a powerful movement, spearheaded by the Army, to unify the armed forces under a single command.

The Navy opposed it, fearful that such a system would be dominated by soldiers and airmen unfamiliar with the Navy's missions and unsympathetic to its needs.

Most issues of the ensuing unification struggle were settled by the National Security Act of 1947, a compromise in which the fundamental interests of the Navy were respected.

The act did not, however, address the possibility of unifying military education, which was privately favored by President Harry S. Truman. This question was taken up in March 1949, when Secretary Forrestal, the first head of the newly established Department of Defense, constituted the Service Academy Board to review the whole subject of basic military education. Better known as the SteamsEisenhower Board, it was composed of Dr. Robert L. Steams, president of the University of Colorado, chairman; General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, president of Columbia University, vicechairman; four distinguished civilian educators, including a former member of the Holloway Board, James P. Baxter, president of Williams College; Major General Bryant E. Moore, U.S. Army, superintendent of West Point; Major General David M. Schlatter, U.S. Air Force, former deputy commandant of the Air University; and Admiral Holloway.

At the beginning of the board's deliberations, Eisenhower and its civilian members supported the concept of a combined academy for officer candidates, who would later be given specialized training at West Point, Annapolis, or an air force academyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the system Alexander Hamilton had advocated almost 150 years earlier. The three active-duty military members of the board formed a minority, with

Holloway as its spokesman, that called for the retention of the established program at the two academies and the immediate foundation of a four-year air force academy. Years later, Holloway recalled: "Our first meeting was held in the Pentagon, just as Mr. Forrestal was being relieved by Mr. Louis Johnson. The two of them came in and addressed the board and when they left, Ike in his enthusiasm said, 'Yes, we're going to have a common education now and then we'll have an army specialist and an air force specialist and a navy specialist.' I said, 'General, there is no such thing as a navy specialist.

The Navy is a profound and deeply rooted, traditional profession on its own.'

Ike was a man of some temper and he turned red up to his ears; but he could also exercise great self-control, so he just 'hmphed' a little at this rather than pinning my ears back, because I was an exceedingly junior rear admiral and Ike was the hero of the nation."

Despite this grim start, in subsequent sessions Holloway succeeded in gradually swinging the board around to the academies' standpoint. His friend Baxter, the other civilians, and, finally, Eisenhower were converted. The board's preliminary report, submitted in April 1949, recommended that the existing system of military education be retained.

That recommendation was not welcome to Secretary Johnson, who had become the leading proponent of educational unification. In the following months, while the Steams-Eisenhower Board prepared an elaborate final report, he directed the three service secretaries and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to examine the question, pointedly indicating his own preference.

He met a united front of professional opposition. The Joint Chiefs' study was completed in August. Its conclusions anticipated the Steams-Eisenhower Board's December report, of which the punch line, written by Admiral Holloway, endorsed the academies' "integrity and service identity." Secretary Johnson gave up. For the second time, Holloway had played a vital part in defeating a plan whose provisions ignored the record of a century of success.

Shipmate, September 1979

19

STEEL.INC.

The Southeast's leading metals service center inventories and processes . . .

STRUCTURAL SHAPES • BARS • PLATE SHEET • TUBING • PIPE EXPANDED METAL • GRATING

. . in various grades and finishes of CARBON STEEL • ALLOY STEEL TOOL STEEL • ALUMINUM • BRASS STAINLESS We are in a position to make immediate deliveries of metal to meet your requirements from plants and offices located in: BIRMINGHAM and MOBILE, ALA. • JACKSONVILLE and TAMPA, FLA. • CHATTANOOGA and KNOXVILLE, TENN. • JACKSON, MISS. • ATLANTA and SAVANNAH, GA. • LAFAYETTE, MONROE and SHREVEPORT, LA. • LITTLE ROCK, ARK. KIRKMAN O'NEAL '13—Lt. USN Chairman of the Finance and Executive Committee EMMET O'NEAL—Lt. USNR Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer JACK BLACKWELL—Lt. USNR President and Chief Operations Officer

Shipmate, September 1979

20

CONSERVE ENERGY With A Low-Cost NFCU HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN Prepare now for winter weather ahead with home improvements which will help reduce fuel consumption and utility bills while conserving energy. An NFCU home improvement loan lets you finance the purchase of a more efficient heating system . . . insulation . . . storm windows . . . weather stripping . . . to help keep out cold air while re-

taining warm air indoors. And if you have air conditioning, these same improvements can help you save money in the summer, t o o .

Since an NFCU home improvement loan can be made for up to 120,000, you might consider additional projects at the same time. Add or remodel a room, or b o t h . Build a patio or a swimming pool. Paint or take care of long-needed repairs.

Take advantage of NFCU's low interest rates which include loan protection life insurance up to $10,000 on consumer loans at no direct charge to the member. Interest is computed only on the unpaid balance of your loan and there is no penalty for early repayment.

If you're already a member, call around the clock from anywhere in the 48 contiguous states TOLL-FREE (800) 336-3333. In Virginia call TOLL-FREE (800) 572-3737, or in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area call 827-5123. If you're eligible, but haven't joined, simply send in the coupon below. ^^^^^

EQUAL HOUSING

LENDER

NAVY FEDERAL

CREDIT UNION

Washington, DC 20391

I am a member of the USNAAA. Send information on NFCU.

Name/Rank

Address

Service/Duty Station

City/State/Zip

Social Security Number

S-9-79

Shipmate, September 1979

21

A Four-Piper Revisited The Last of Her Line?

Captain W i l l i a m H. Langenberg USNR-R

Hard aground on the east bank of the Napa River, about three miles north of what is now Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California, lies a stripped and rusting hulk. At first sighting it appears to be merely a nameless, unglamorous wreck. Closer inspection, however, reveals the unmistakable clean lines of a flush-deck, four-pipe destroyer, one of the U.S. Navy's best known classes of ships. This derelict is no anonymous tramp steamer. It is the remains of a once proud and sleek vessel, the USS CORRY (DD-334). And it is, quite possibly, the best preserved four piper remaining in the world today.

The hulk of CORRY rests less than 50 miles from the Bethlehem Steel Corporation yard in San Francisco where she was built. Named after LCdr. William M. Corry USN ' 10, a posthumous Medal of Honor winner, CoRRY's keel was laid on 15 September 1920. She was launched 28 March 1921 under the sponsorship of Mrs. S. W. Corry. The destroyer was commissioned at Mare Island Navy Yard on 25 May 1921, LCdr. K. E. Hintze USN '13, commanding.

CoRRY was a CLEMSON-class destroyer. She had an over-all length of 314 feet, 5 inches, and a beam of 31 feet, 8 inches. Normal displacement was 1,190 tons, which produced a mean draft of 9 feet, 3 inches. Her designed speed was 35 knots, and her complement was 6 officers and 89 men. The ship was originally armed with four 4-inch and one 3-inch guns, plus twelve 21" torpedo tubes arranged in four triple mounts.

CORRY was one of 273 flush-deck, four-pipe destroyers first commissioned during 1917-1922. These ships carried hull numbers DD-69 through DD-347 inclusive. Despite the fact that World War I was concluded before construction on many of the destroyers was started, only hull numbers 200-205 were canceled.

These destroyers, commonly referred to as "four-pipers", were perhaps the archetypal American warships. Built too Shipmate, September 1979

The end of a gallant shipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and class USS CORRY off Honolulu in her prime

22

late for extensive combat service in World War I, they were approaching obsolescence by the advent of World War II. But they played an important role in the latter conflict. For example, on 3 September 1940, 50 four-pipers were traded

by President Roosevelt to Great Britain for seven naval and air bases in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. In addition, one ship of the class, USS REUBEN JAMES (DD-245), became the first American combat vessel sunk when she was torpedoed by a German submarine while escorting a British convoy on 31 October 1941, over one month before the United States entered the war.

Four-pipers were possibly the U.S. Navy's most ubiquitous and colorful ships. Their presence in huge numbers during the 1920s put a damper on all American new destroyer construction for 12 years. In addition, their existence as usable hulls practically forced the U.S. Navy to find unconventional uses for them. Consequently, many were converted to destroyer minelayers, seaplane tenders, high speed minesweepers, high speed transports, miscellaneous auxiliaries, radio controlled target vessels, and even water barges. Several were sold and converted to civilian banana carriers.

As combat ships, they served under the ensigns of the United States, Great Britain, Norway, Canada and Russia. One captured four-piper, USS STEWART ( D D 224), even fought for Japan.

While the four-pipers were normally considered a homogeneous class of ships, this was not quite true. It should be recognized that the 273 completed destroyers were constructed in eleven different building yards, each of which made slight changes in the basic design to utilize best local ship construction practices. Three ships of the class were built with only three stacks, while many others in later life had one or two of the original four stacks removed. It is for this reason that "flush-decker" rather than "four-piper" is sometimes used to describe the class.

Two of the ships had three, rather than the usual two, propeller shafts. Of the 273 four-pipers, completed, only 20 were built in Navy yards, while 253 were constructed by civilian shipbuilders. The largest group built in any one location was 66 at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation yard in San Francisco, where the USS CORRY (DD-334) was launched in

1921.

Upon commissioning, CORRY reported to the Pacific Fleet. She cruised on the West Coast, carrying out a varied operating schedule. For example, she joined in fleet maneuvers, cruises from Alaska to

the Caribbean, development and testing of sonic depth finders, antiaircraft gunnery, aircraft rescue, and plane guard rehearsals.

In July, 1923 CORRY joined sister ship USS HULL (DD-330) to serve as escorts for President Warren G. Harding, embarked in USS HENDERSON ( A P - 1 ) , on a cruise to Alaskan and Canadian waters. It was while on this cruise that President Harding became seriously ill. He was returned hurriedly to San Francisco, where he died from his illness on 2 August 1923.

CORRY then rejoined her division of destroyers and participated in the American Legion convention at San Francisco in October, 1923.

Serendipity overtook CORRY and HULL

in April, 1924 while they were on another cruise in Alaskan waters. One of the four U.S. Army aircraft attempfing a roundthe-world flight, the DWC-1 SEATTLE, was forced to land at sea in Portage Bay because of engine trouble. Attracted by her distress flare, the H U L L ' S whale boat towed the disabled DWC-1 to the village of Kanatak, where necessary repairs were completed and she continued on her way.

On 8-9 September 1924, CoRRY embarked Secretary of the Navy C D . Wilbur for a visit to Mare Island Navy Yard.

From 28 Augustâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 September 1925 CORRY served as a station ship for the U.S. Navy's attempted non-stop airplane flight from San Francisco to Honolulu by Commander John Rodgers and a crew of four men in a Naval Aircraft Factory PN-9 seaplane. This was the unique flight in which Commander Rodgers, running out of fuel, landed the PN-9 under control on the open sea. He and his crew then ripped loose the fabric from the lower wing, fashioned a sail, and successfully sailed the downed PN-9 about 450 miles to its intended destination.

CORRY continued to cruise along the West Coast, pursuing a somewhat desultory schedule until December, 1929, when she entered the San Diego Destroyer Base for decommissioning. This move was the result of a 17 September 1929 major decision by the Secretary of the Navy to decommission 60 four-pipe destroyers which had been in active service for nearly ten years. Among this group were the 11th and 12th Squadrons of the Battle Fleet. At that time, CORRY was in Division 36 of Squadron 12.

list of Navy vessels to be disposed of by sale, or by breaking up as scrap. He further ordered that CORRY be placed on the list of Navy vessels to be disposed of by salvage, retaining such equipment as may be directed by the bureaus concemed.

Upon receipt of the SecNav directive, the Mare Island Navy Yard prepared CORRY for sale by salvage. On 19 September 1930, the Chief of Naval Operations certified the vessel was ready for sale, and that the hull was in such condition that its sale would not violate the terms of the London Treaty on the Limitation of Armament. CORRY was sold for $14,006.45 on 18 October 1930. The buyer was the Rosenthal Company of Oakland.

It loaded the hulk with other scrap metal purchased from the Navy, and towed it across San Francisco Bay to Oakland on 31 October 1930.

Subsequent to that date, the history of CORRY becomes obscure. A local legend suggests that the hulk was purchased by a dredging contractor, who sunk it in its present location to bolster the levee on the east bank of the Napa River. Other sea stories claim the hulk was used as a speakeasy during the prohibition era, a duck blind for adventurous hunters, and a base for striped bass fishermen. Perhaps some combination of the foregoing is true. In any event, CoRRY now rests in the mud as shown in the accompanying photographs, a mute reminder of a sleek and proud class of ships.

The existence of CORRY'S hulk raises an interesting question: Why has not a single one of the 273 completed four-pipers been preserved as a fitting memorial to this unique class of ships? No other class ever rendered such varied and distinguished service, in peace and war, from one side of the world to the other, and no other class was so prominent in developing the naval leaders who fought and won World War II.

On 5 February 1930, CORRY was de-

commissioned at San Diego. She was then towed north to the Mare Island Navy Yard, where she was stricken from the Navy Register on 22 July 1930. On 4 August the Secretary of the Navy directed that CORRY be removed from the Shipmate, September 1979

23

NJ^TY MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION increases permanent life insurance coverage of regular membership to

. . . with no increase in costs.

Additional supplements for both permanent and term insurance can increase your total insurance benefits to

$1G2J)00

Regular membership offers officers of the Navy, f^arine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on active duty permanent life insurance of $19,000 — an increase of 5.6% without increasing cost to our present or new members. New flexibility is possible now in how you can take Navy Mutual's permanent coverage and Term Option Plans (TOP). Once you are a member you receive all the services provided our members and have $19,000 permanent whole life protection. You may take up to 2 more Regular Memberships for a total of $57,000 permanent coverage and 3 TOPs ($45,000 total) in any order you wish. Another point to remember: our TOP coverage is level premium — never changes; and level term — the amount of coverage never changes; AND it has cash value. In case your needs change and you v\/ant to drop the term coverage, you get your cash value back, further low/ering the cost to you. So if you need term protection for a mortgage or college costs; or, if you need life-long protection; call us.

You won't find a better buy!

ZERO OR LOW COST AVIATION PREMIUMS If you are in a non-flight status, you will never have to pay an aviation premium on any of the insurance option(s) you select when you join Navy Mutual, even though you later return to flight activity. If you are in a flight status when you join or elect additional coverage options, you will pay a very low aviation premium, but only while in a flight status — never past age 40.

For more information on how Navy Mutual Aid can fit Into your future financial planning, call us collect or write today.

N^^n^ MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION NAVY DEPARTMENT • WASHINGTON, D.C. 20370 • Phone (202) 0X4-1638 or (202) 0X4-1885 More than 57,000 Members • More than $ 2 4 0 Million in Assets • 100 Years of Service

Shipmate, September 1979

Grumman ATE systems provide simplicity througli modularity.

For sophisticated advanced weapon systems and a myriad , of commercial electronic applications, Grumman Automatic Test Equipment can cut your time and costs.

Grumman's Computerized Automatic Testers are built with a unique modularity of design and commonality of system components to suit your particular technological and financial needs.

At Grumman, we've been developing, producing and integrating Automatic Test Equipment for twenty years. That's why we can provide you with instrumentation (you build your own ATE)...Automatic Test

Equipment tailored to your needs (we build it for you)... standard Computerized Automatic Testers (complete and ready for your appiication)... and total weapon system integration including test software modules using automatic test generators.

If you'd like more information about Grumman ATE, or an appointment, contact Mr. Fred Puglisi, ATE Marketing Mgr., (515) 575-2511.

GRUMMAN

/^\mm^m\^^ B E T H P A G E , N E W Y O R K 11714

25

More Travels with Modoc New Zealand

and Home, with Alarums

and

Excursions

Captain Morton Sunderland U S N (Ret.)

New Zealand is lovely, but not necessarily the getting there. Visas are one problem because, like Australia, they have pressure from people they don't want trying to get in. To get in, you need a ticket out, and we had to show ours three times to get in. And then we didn't use itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but that comes later.

Also, New Zealand is prime tourist country and every hotel in Auckland seemed full when we called from the airport. But they had an unfinished display panel with a sign to push a button and talk to the motel of your choice. Most of the buttons didn't work, but finally one did and the very obliging host said "Yes, he had a room," and he would drive right out and get us. Which he did, and which is typical of the kind and obliging people of New Zealand.

Our motel flat was $21 U.S. a day and featured a living room with TV, bedroom, bath and a complete well furnished kitchen, with milk in the fridge. This is rather typical and most convenient. We ate most of our meals in because it was easier and cheaper.

Transport became an issue. New Zealand being a spread-out country on two islands, and rental cars ran close to $200 a week. We began reading the want ads and finally bought a 1961 Vauxhall (British Chevvie) for $400 from a junk yard man who had bought it for parts, but instead fixed it up and used it himself. He thought it would serve for a couple of thousand miles, and even offered to come get us if broken down on the North Island. But it ran very well indeed and we were rather sad to leave it standing on the airfield at Christchurch some weeks later.

Incidentally, the registration fee covers personal injury insurance, and a U.S. license is good; all you have to do is pay for the car and drive off. Wonderful, wonderful!

Auckland is a fine city set on a beautiful bay and harbour. It's basically rather Victorian English, which, indeed, all New Zealand is. But there are modem touches Shipmate, September 1979

working in; a fine museum featuring early Maori art and culture, museum, art gallery and war memorial.

Off to Rotorua via the modem expressways that led into excellent main roads through the green and rolling countryside. A mral country, dotted with farming villages and towns, with sheep, sheep, and more sheep everywhere.

Rotorua is the tourist center set in the thermal area where hot water bubbles up from the earth. The gardens and scenery are magnificent; a Maori village and culture center with a restored native village and meeting house, and a workshop where the ancient arts of carving and decoration are being revived and taught to the young people. Incidentally, the Maoris are a well adjusted and integrated minority in New Zealand, but unfortunately lag quite a bit economically. We had a sparkling clean guest house complete with hot water sauna fed from the hot springs (that also heated the house).

Then south and away to visit a hot lake and a cold one, both formed by the big earthquake and slides a few years ago, and a geothermal electric plant. Earth steam has problems, it's wet and corrosive, and diminishes as the rock near the bores cools off.

Taupo is a lovely lake with snow capped mountains ringing it. Good roads, beautiful rolling country, wooded hills, fertile valleys. Napier a seaside resort, waiting hopefully for the summer vacationers. Then on to Wellington, picking up a pleasant young English backpacker.

Prices are up (aren't they everywhere?) and we exausted the five-dollar-a-day list before taking a $25 flat with a magnificent view over the busy city and harbor of Wellington. We walked around, shopped and visited the museums and gallery, and drove around the bay and headlands.

Up early in the rain and wind to take the three-hour ferry ride to Picton on the South Island. A fine, clean, modern ship for 500 people, with a complete freight train and 300 cars wedged into every

nook and cranny. There is magnificent scenery sailing up the curving inlet to Picton. North Island, incidentally, has the capital and most of the people and industry; the South has the more agriculture and the grander scenery.

Drove south along the magnificent rocky coast to Kaikoura. Never go there late of a Saturday evening; all motels are full, the bars are roaring, and the only bed was in a hotel that lived by its bar and only had the rooms because the law required them.

On to Christchurch, pausing to buy a medium cooked lobster for $6 and eat it for lunch on the bonnet of the car. It's cold and rainy but the motel is warm and snug; we stay home because that's the best on a Sunday in New Zealand.

Christchurch is a lovely old town, more English than England itself. Fine parks and galleries, old English stone buildings of the University and a splendid new hospital and city hall that we inspected. Also a wonderful South Pole museum.

We visited with friends we had met on the camping trip in Australia, then with them by car across the mountain backbone of the island to Arthur's Pass.

Rugged mountains, some with snow, as it's early Spring on 16 November (equal to 16 May in Maine). A drive around to see the view between showers and a very wet walk up the mountain side to look for spring flowers.

Off again, our 17 year-old-car coping well with the steep grades and switchbacks, across the mountains to the west coast. Along the coast, through ghost towns left by the gold rush 100 years ago, looking at the glaciers that sweep down from the high valleys. The glaciers are receding, but we drive up the valley, hike along the stony floor and venture a bit onto the ice of Franz Joseph glacier.

A visit to an abandoned mining town on the beach, a pathetic graveyard, and a flat tire!! Beautiful lakes, mountain views, verdant rain forests.

Then up through Haast Pass to the

26

"BatUewagon" First Edition Collectors plate of the Naval Commemorative Collection by Artist Sven Vestergaard, produced by Royal Copenhagen Porcelain.

Finished in hues of blue sealed under a crystal clear glaze. Immediate deliveryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brochure on request.

Retail Price $45.00 postpaid in US Visa/MC cards O.K.

The Royal Copenbagen Shops 1683 Copenhagen Drive Solvang, California 93463 "Porcelain is Forever"

mountain country again; water falls, luxuriant fems and rain forest. Magnificent lake country; Lake Wanaka wildly wind-whipped and purple against the mountains. Night at "Cheapest Motel in NZ," $10.50 for 2, a bit rustic and home made but with all the usual conveniences.

We picked up two Australian boys, summer workers at Wanaka, and later a girl from Montana, and on to Queenstown and another flat! Then a visit to the restored old village of Arrowtown with our Montana girl, whom we finally took on to Te Anau, a fine town on a beautiful lake.

Rendezvous at the bustling tourist hotel at 3 PM for the Milford Track walk. We felt out of place in our travel-wom clothes among all the shining, well-clothed and well-fed tourists of the guided tour circuit. By bus along the lake in the rain, then by launch across the lake, a wet one hour hike to Glen House, the first stop on the track. Simple but adequate; a big dining room with trestle tables and a fireplace; a 20-bunk dormitory for the men, same for the women, showers and drying rooms; a hearty three course dinner and group introductions. Census: 25 Americans, nine Australians, one Canadian and four locals. Sixteen of the Americans are on a bird and fauna tour, two couples being U.S. Navy!

Raining here, and snow ahead. The group before us is snowbound; we can't leave fill they vacate. Helicopter takes our lodge masterguide ahead to try and move the forward group, but we must wait. It clears in the aftemoon, so we wander up the mountain paths among the tree ferns and big trees and rocks.

Up at six, breakfast at seven, and off by eight with our packs on our backs and ponchos ready. Across a swinging cable bridge, up along the river; a good path except on detours where the river has cut away the path. With rain on and off, we are soaked on arrival at Pompalona camp, which is small for 39 people. But the food is good and we are all ready for bed after ten miles up and down.

Up, eat and off as before, but a steep climb, zig zag, wet and rough, a tough scramble across the rocky slides that have carried the track away. A foot of snow at 1100 meters where we cross MacKinnon pass and pause for lunch at the A frame shelter perched there, and well tied down with steel cables. And a rough climb down as an avalanche has taken out the path, a slippery, slidy, wet and rugged scramble. We reach Quintin Hut at four, ready to collapse after only nine tough miles. Three have to be flown out from here; blisters, feet, and knees!!

Off again in the rain; 16 waterfalls in sight at one time, rock slides, wading streams. Then Louise misses a stepping stone in a stream and falls off the edge, head down into the hole with only pack and feet showing. We haul her out easily enough; she is sputtering, mad, and bleeding. The cut is not too bad, and the doctor in the party is able to clean and patch at the lunch hut. But her knee began to hurt; we had to make more and more stops to rest it, and two of the young men had to carry her the last mile or so. Then a rough scramble to the launch and thus to our youth hostel, which is really very nice if not luxurious. A hot bath and soft bed felt wonderful after 13 hard miles.

The boat cruise on Milford Sound is magnificent; just like a Norwegian Qord, but better. Waterfalls, mountains, blue water, seals, birds, the works.

Then by bus back to Te Anau and our faithful Vauxhall, and then to the fine country town of Gore where we have friends. The doctor finds no permanent damage to Louise's knee, and so on to Dunedin and along the coast in the rain.

Tourist books don't mention that it rains 300 inches a year around here.

Arriving back at Christchurch, we stopped at the U.S. South Pole base at the airport to see about space available back to the U.S. Possible but uncertain.

but we decide to try. The car papers have not arrived; off to the Motor Vehicle Bureau where the computer said the man who sold me the car had never owned it! I filled in a form to correct this and tried to phone Auckland, with no results. So we made a deal with a local dealer to pick up the car at the airport and to sell it when and if the papers came through.

Our dreamboat came in; a lumbering C-141 with no windows, uncertain heat, fold up benches along the side, and crammed full of freightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;But you can't beat the price! The crew were very kind, there were blankets, and by moving some freight we could doze away the 14 hours or so.

Arrived Hickham Field, Hawaii, to find it seething with people looking for rides to the U.S. Since we were booked through on our plane we decided to stick with it for the 24-hour crew rest. Camped out very comfortably in the lounge, took a 4-hour 25 cent bus ride all around the island, and up at 3 A.M. for a plane muster.

Arrived Travis AF Base and took a bus to our son's house in Berkeley, only a week early, but they coped with us. We rented a car and visited Southem California for a week, had Christmas with the kids in Berkeley, and were home on 29 December.

Exhausted? Not a bit of it. We were so used to living out of a backpack and a bag that we were quite ready to keep on going. But oh, that mountain of mail to read!

For those interested, our time away was 6 months and 5 days, the distance about 40,000 miles, and the total cost $12,980 including a free ride home and 22 days freeloading on friends and relatives.

P.S. We finally sold the NZ car for $100, and after I had hand painted it, too!

Shipmate, September 1979

27

"^hix may fire when you are ready Gridley'' -Commodore George Dewey, U.S. Navy Manila Bay, April 28,1898

He liked excitement, but he disliked war. Yet feisty little George De'vvey was one of the most diabolical war weapons this country unleashed in the Spanish-American War. On April 24,1898, Commodore Dewey was ordered to sail to the Philippines and "capture or destroy the Spanish fleet." He left Hong Kong for the 600-mile cruise to Manila Bay with 4 light cruisers, 1 gunboat and 3 supply ships.

The deep waters of the Boca Grande entrance to Manila Bay were reported to be heavily mined. "Balderdash!" Dewey thought. He judged the depths of the Boca Grande to be an unfathomable task for any mine layer in the world.

Cloaked by night and bolstered only by his intuition and gall, Dewey steered his tiny armada into Manila Bay The Spanish fleet was sighted. Shore defenses came to life. Over the crackle of gunfire, the outnumbered Americans steamed into the fray. Shells screamed through the air punctuated by billowing black smoke.

Calmly turning to ship's captain Charles V. Gridley, Commodore Dewey spoke the words that sparked the fires of American patriotism and fanned the flames into victory: "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley." By the next day, no Spanish ship was left undamaged.

Surrender flags flapped limply from the shores of Manila. And George Dewey became an admiral.

The United States Navy has served our country for over 200 years with spirit and determination, honor and glory. Since 1922, USAA has been privileged to serve the insurance needs of Naval officers.

Today, 9 out of 10 officers look to USAA for a world i ^ ^ ^ t of personal insurance. If you're a Regular, Reserve or ^gjf ^ ^ Retired officer (whether drawing retirement pay or S^^ ^SS not), you're eligible to join this elite group. For more ^ ^ information, write USAA, USAA Building, USAA San Antonio, Texas 78288. ^ ,^ , '

We 11 be honored to serve you.

Shipmate, September 1979

A world of insurance

at your command.

28

USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

^ypa-Probucts

OFFICERS N-19X

PresidentADM. ROY L . JOHNSON USN (Ret.) '29

Virginia Beach VA Vice President (Eastern Area)RADM. ALBERT R. MARSCHALL C E C USN (Ret.) '45

Alexatidria VA

SWORD AND SCABBARD PLAQUE

Vice President (Central Area)-

Vice President (Western Area)-

The very u l t i m a t e in vi/ali d e c o r a t i o n . S w o r d and scabbard f i t nicely i n t o this H y p a custom-created design. 1 1 " x 1 2 " A f r i c a n mahogany plaque and raised bronze 7 " Navy e m b l e m .

(Also suitable f o r m o u n t i n g t w o swords) Brass name plate 60c extra. Engraving 20c per character. t^ o / -

RADM. FILLMORE B . GILKESON USN (Ret.) '37

No. N-19X (wt. 8 lbs.) (Sword

MR. OWEN F . KEELER, JR. '43

Grosse Pointe Farms Ml

not

included)

?36.45

Coronado CA

incl.

shipping

Executive Director-

USN OFFICER BOOK ENDS

CAPT. W , S . BUSIK USN (Ret.) '43

For a look b e y o n d compare.

Annapolis MD

D i s t i n c t i v e and b e a u t i f u l book ends, second t o none. Solid bronze, highly polished and lacquered. 7 " Navy e m b l e m .

Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; N-20

CAPT. J. D. OLIVER, JR. USN (Ret.) '43

Annapolis MD

TRUSTEES

$52.00 a pr. incl. shipping

Past PresidentVADM. PAUL D . STROOP USN (Ret.) '26

Many other items Send for FREE

Sam Diego CA Superintendent's

Representative-

available...

Brochure!

HYPA PRODUCTS

CAPT. J. L. CLEARWATER USN '57

USNA, Annapolis MD

15 AcJams Street FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 02035

At Large (To serve through Spring Meeting 1980) CAPT. JAMES W . BLANCHARD, JR. USN '56 LGEN. HENRY W . BUSE, JR. USMC (Ret.) '34 LCDR. WILLIAM P. DONNELLY CEC USN '65 CAPT. FRANK A. LIBERA TO USN (Ret.) '51

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1981) MR. JOHN E . BENOIT '49 CDR. ROLAND BRANDQUIST USN '60 CDR. JOHN D . HOLLAND USN '58 VADM. WILLIAM P. MACK USN (Ret.) '37

Billy Jigger

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1982) MR. ROBERT S. CUNNINGHAM '59 CDR. PAUL E . GALANTI USN '62 LCDR. MILES A. LIBBEY 111 USN '67 LGEN. THOMAS F . STAFFORD USAF '52

Defiant, urbane, and, above all, polished The latest Alumni House offering

F r o m Local Chapters

in highest quality pewter with a satin finish

RADM. CHARLES BECKER SC USN (Ret.) '44

Annapolis 4 inches in height, this 2 ounce jigger is a conversation piece

VADM. JOHN A. TYREE, JR. USN (Ret.) '33

Connecticut of practical value as well as artistic interest

CDR. H . KNOX PERRILL USN (Ret.) '26

Los Angeles MR. RICHARD GLICKMAN '49, New York

Just $n.95 including postage (Maryland residents, please add 5% sales tax)

MR. JAY G. MCKIE '47, North Texas MR. IRA W . KANE '53

Peninsula (California) CAPT. HENRY E . SURFACE USN (Ret.) '38

Philadelphia USNA Alumni Association, Annapolis M D 2 1 4 0 2

RADM. ROBERT B . ERLY USN (Ret.) '37

San Diego/Coronado Here is my check for $

MR. FRANK C . MARTIN '59, Southeast Florida CAPT. LAWRENCE N . SMITH USN (Ret.) '45

Texas Gulf Coast (Houston)

//

^^^HP^

RADM. PAUL E . HARTMANN USN (Ret.) '37

Billy Jiggers. Please send to:

Address

CAPT. DON J. ROULSTONE USN (Ret.) '46

Tidewater (Norfolk/Virginia Beach)

for

Name

The Billy Jigger

cj,^

State

Zip

Washington DC

Shipmate, September 1979

29

Vive La France!

Reflections

on a Foreign

Exchange

Midshipman 1/c Michael J. Browne U S N

The importance of communication on the international level cannot be overemphasized. Reading the newspaper or watching the news on the television reveals the fact that good foreign relations are a major concem for our government. I am convinced that the way to improve international relations is to establish a rapport between the future leaders of different countries before they attain positions of authority, and have arrived at this conclusion after much reflection on my stay with one such potential leader of France.

The Naval Academy's Foreign Language Department has organized an exchange program each year over the past decade between the United States' and French Naval Academies in an effort to improve relations between the two navies. During the academic year 197879, the program consisted of two fourweek periods: in March, four French midshipmen visited Annapolis and were hosted by their previously chosen American counterparts, and those four Americans spent the month of May in France as guests of their former guests. The four American participants were chosen on a selective basis by the French Department at the Naval Academy early in the academic year. To be eligible for the program, all candidates were required to demonstrate a satisfactory proficiency in the French language, successfully complete a series of preliminary interviews with the Department, and have satisfactory academic and military grades.

Each of the four midshipmen chosen to participate in the program was assigned to host a particular Frenchman, and was hosted by the same individual in France.

As a result, each of us had the opportunity to get to know one another on a personal level, but we still attended vcirious functions as a group. During the course of the exchange, I was able to build quite a strong friendship with my counterpart, Marin Gillier. He lives in a suburb of Paris named Boulogne, attended one of Shipmate, September 1979

the foremost preparatory schools in all of France, and he was responsible for the administration and organization of the French Naval Academy on the midshipman level during his second and final year by virtue of the fact that he stood first overall in his class at the end of the first year. Marin is an outstanding officer and gentleman in every respect, and was an excellent representative for his country and the French Navy during the month he spent in the United States.

The program is designed on both ends to give the visiting midshipmen an opportunity to see various aspects of the host Navy, as well as an appreciation of the life style of the people of that country.

During the month of March, the French midshipmen spent some time with us at the Naval Academy to attend classes,

sporting events, extra-curricular activities, and in general, to become familiar with the life we lead in Annapolis. On the professional side of their visit, they had the chance to see the bases at Norfolk and Quantico, Virginia; Jacksonville, Florida; and the Coast Guard base in New York City. However, to ensure that our guests had some time to relax between attending classes and making all of the scheduled official visits, there were also several less formal stops of interest for the Frenchmen: they had tours of St. John's College and of Washington, D . C , while in Annapolis; an aftemoon was planned in Williamsburg, Virginia, en route to Norfolk; in Florida they had the chance to see Disney world, Daytona Beach and Cape Kennedy; and the last couple of days in the United States were

French midshipmen and their Annapolis hosts: (I. to r.) Pierre Poulizac and Steven Streightiff, Fransois Daguet and Philip Taylor, Eric Chaplet and John Fischer, Marin Gillier and Michael Browne

30

r^aa^ji^ifayi

Beautifully mounted ship's bell with raised detail â&#x20AC;&#x201D; solid bronze Naval Academy crest plus personalized nameplate . . .

Ready to hang indoors to chime Happy Hour or outside to announce visitors 8y2" X 15" Mahogany Plaque $69.95 checl< or money order (includes shipping) California residents add 5% Specify name and class for engraving P.O. BOX 522 MONTEREY CA 93940

spent in New York City before returning to Paris. The schedule was rigorous to squeeze as many activities as possible into four weeks.

The general scheme of the second half of the exchange was very similar to the first, and again, the schedule of events was complete to expose us to many aspects of French life. In four short weeks our official visits included: the Naval Air bases of Lann-Bihoue in Bretagne and Hyeres in Southem France; the ports of Brest and Toulon; the camp of the Commandos, similar to our U.S. Marines, in L'Orient; various centers of underwater research and development, training centers, and torpedo development centers; and an appropriate amount of time at the French Naval Academy to attend classes and live with the midshipmen. At each base, we were very well received by the Command, ate lunch a la franqaise with the officers in the Officers' Club, and frequently had the opportunity to converse with the officers in a more relaxed atmosphere after the meals. We were also fortunate enough to have the time to do some sightseeing in Paris and Southem France, visit the families of some of the French midshipmen, and have the weekends free to become better ac-

quainted with our hosts. I am confident that all eight participants of the exchange fully benefited from the entire program.

Personally, it was like a dream come tme to have the opportunity to visit France and to meet so many wonderful French people. I had hoped to spend some time in France since I began taking French classes in high school seven years ago. As my proficiency in the language increased, so did my desire to put that ability to some practical use. In following French classes at the Academy, situations often arose that required one to think like a Frenchman in order to answer a particular question or write an essay, which was difficult for those of us who had never made the acquaintance of many Frenchmen. I gained much satisfaction from the exchange, and I'm sure there have been many other participants since the initiation of the program who have felt the same way.

The major difficulty associated with any exchange program in the eyes of those who sponsor it, is the justification of the program's continuation because the value and benefits derived are so intangible. The input to the program can easily be measured in terms of dollars, but the experience gained by the participants cannot. Most of my experiences were probably not very different from those of previous participants, and they are so valuable to me now that I could not put a price on them.

The best part of the program, in my opinion, would have to have been getting to know Marin Gillier personally. We spent some time at his home with his family, we spent a weekend together sailing, and living with him in each of our respective daily environments was great. Educational experiences also accompanied the good times: my ability to speak and understand the French language improved significantly; I leamed a lot of history and geography during my four-week stay in France; and, most importantly, I leamed about the French culture by experiencing it, which is knowledge that will never be found in any textbook.

However, it is the long-range benefits that are most gratifying: I have made a friend for life in Marin; I have gained an appreciation of family life in France; I have acquired an understanding of the French character, which will undoubtedly help me in any future relations with the French; and my impressions of the French Navy, which were not obtained ovemight, will allow me to have a more open mind concerning the role of the French Navy in future international affairs because I have become more aware

of the particular political and economic factors which affect their policy decisions.

Those who participated in the exchange were not the only ones who gained something from the program, for there was surely some type of rapport established between the foreigners and the friends of the hosts. When Marin was at Annapolis with me, we frequently had discussions with my classmates on a wide variety of subjects. Even though the other midshipmen had far less exposure to Marin than I did, they certainly obtained an impression and possibly made judgements of the entire French Navy based on his representation. From this point of view, then, the scope of the exchange is very large because there are many military personnel other than the participants who are exposed to the visiting midshipmen.

The exchange programs at the Naval Academy have to be the most valuable foreign relation experiences available to the midshipmen. It is a great experience for those who participate but there are also many other people who have limited exposure, and relations between the participating countries are sure to be gradually improved because many of the participants have the potential to be the future leaders of their military service or even their country. It is very easy to appreciate the opportunity to travel abroad and to represent one's country at the same time, and I'm sure that most of the past participants would attest to that fact.

If the continuation of the program depended on the evaluations written by the participants, who are very well qualified to judge its value, the program would probably exist indefinitely.

Shipmate, September 1979

31

Lucky Bag of B o o k s Neither Athens Nor Sparta: The American Service Academies in Transition

by John P. Lovell, Indiana University Press, Bloomington IN 1979, 362 pages, $17.50 Neither Athens Nor Sparta is a superb book, and I commend John P. Lovell for his immensely valuable effort. He has very effectively utilized his practical experience as a West Point Cadet, Army officer and Service Academy Professor, and his outstanding skills as a research scholar-writer. As an Academy Superintendent, I am very much impressed with his intimate knowledge of the managerial challenges which the leaders of these institutions face. Many of his concems for the future of the academies are questions to which I have given considerable thought.

The Athens-Sparta analogy in discussing the academies' prog-ams is perhaps a good one, but I often th nk we tend to make a too simplistic distinction between these two influences in the Academies' curriculum. For example, it is commonly perceived that military training—drill, strict accountability, adherence to regulations, etc.—imparts discipline, or the Spartan influence, while the academic program provides only the Athenian qualities of intellectual knowledge, culture, and refinement. I contend that the academic program, with its intense rigor and unrelenting demands on midshipmen, imparts as much if not more of the type of discipline that a modem day military officer requires. The discipline to which I refer is an intellectual discipline which enables an officer to think cleariy under pressure, to analyze difficult and complex issues and to develop logical, well thought out decisions. I can frankly say that we at the Academy try not to view our program in an Athens-Sparta context.

We consult very carefully with the CNO, VCNO, the DCNO's, the Fleet commanders, the Chief of Naval Education and Training, former graduates, advisory boards, and many others in trying to develop a comprehensive educational experience that is responsive to the needs of the present day officer corps. We are quite proud of the Professional Competency Objectives program developed in conjunction with the above parties, which guides our efforts at the Naval Academy.

I think today we have very close coordination between the academy administra-

tion and the "task environment" referred to by the author.

I take exception to the author's view that duty at the Naval Academy is not career enhancing. Perhaps in the Vietnam era of the early '70s, when he was a visiting Professor at the academy, such was the perception. I think it is a common feeling among officers during wartime that anyone who is not "at the front" is not helping his career. But I feel the large number of Flag Officers who served at the Naval Academy during their younger years speaks for itself. I know that today the Naval Military Personnel Command is doing a superb job of sending me high quality officers, many who have been early selected and are clearly future flag officers.

It appears to me, too, that the author has not adequately assessed the impact of changes in social attitudes and values on the academies. He alludes to the adverse impact of the anti-war sentiment of the late '60s and early '70s but doesn't address some of the broader changes which have occurred. We must keep in mind that our cadets and midshipmen bring with them the values of the society from which they spring. Though happily I see the pendulum swinging back, there is not the sense of patriotism or regard for the military in society today that there was a generation ago. Young people attend secondary schools where cheating and theft are often commonplace. (I recall in my high school days that rarely did you see a lock on a locker; today that would be unthinkable.) So the academies have a tremendous challenge today in imparting the ideals of duty, honor, and country to their young charges.

Another factor has contributed to the increased complexity of administering a program in which all aspects of personal development—moral, mental, and

physical—are addressed. Legal precedents over the years have increased the due process requirements in actions which could conceivably impact on the rights of an individual under the Fifth Amendment. This is particularly tme in cases of honor and conduct which could result in separation of midshipmen. In my view, the immense challenge today in indoctrinating young people in moral concepts, combined with the more demanding due process requirements, has caused the increased codification of regulations on honor and conduct, rather than the growth in Brigade size referred to by the author.

I strongly feel, however, that though our task is difficult and fraught with occasional fmstration and disappointments, it is worth doing and we can do it successfully. I point to the number of times, for example, that parents, educators, congressmen, and others have expressed their appreciation that we stress leadership and moral development as the primary element of our mission, while most institutions in the country have abandoned any responsibility in this area.

In conclusion, John Lovell's book is thoroughly enlightening and well written.

He has articulated some thoughtprovoking questions concerning the future of the Service academies which I feel our national and military leaders should carefully consider. I commend the book to all who are in management positions at the academies today as a useful work which will help us do a better job in fulfilling our important responsibilities. I also recommend the book as a delightful reading experience for anyone desirous of learning more about the Service academies.

William P. Lawrence '51 RAdm. USN, Superintendent USNA

^1^

NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

NEW ADDRESS

» (D

~

S ">

^^

(U (D

^ ^

8a = o c ^S >>C

Please Fill in New Address Above. Then Attach Present Address Label Or Print Your Old Address Here:

=5.(0 ^m^ "< O

« o =

o«.-.

o S M 2.

(Q

<

^-^ a> (0

Shipmate, September 1979

^^

ALUMNI CHAIRS For your living troom, dining room, study, bedroom or even in the halfway—and they make handsome and appreciated

The Admiral

gifts.

Boston Rocker

The USNA crest in gold is centered in the back. The chairs are of fine hardwood—expert workmanship—attractive black coloring—proportions just right. Arms of the Admiral are of red cherry.

Please indicate on your order which method of shipment you desire: Pool Freight/Truck Delivery—Chairs are shipped prepaid to your address. Use business address instead of residential address when feasible. Please list your phone number.

Greyhound Bus Express—Chairs are shipped prepaid to Greyhound Bus Depot nearest you. You must furnish your phone number and be prepared to pick up your chair when called by the Bus Depot You can save 2-3 weeks delivery time by this method.

All chairs are shipped in cartons from Gardner, Massachusetts. Please allow up to 2 months for the Admiral; 3 months for the Rocker These times may be shorter or longer depending on the time of the year Price (includes shipping charge): Admiral Boston Rociter

East of Miss. River $ 98.00 94.00

West of Miss. River $113.00 109.00

Maryland Residents please add 5% sales tax.

U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. ALUMNI HOUSE, ANNAPOUS, MARYLAND 21402

33

Months before Pearl Harbor the United States and Germany were already at w a r . . . as Hitler and Roosevelt waged a deadly struggle for control of the North Atlantic

Spend the Army-Navy weekend with us!

Near the stadium. Up-to-date in every way, Penn Center Inn offers FREE self-service indoor parking, bellman on request, color TV, sauna, minigym, cocktail lounge, restaurant and coffee shop.

Special Arnny-Navy weekend rates (November 30 to December 2) two night minimum: $37.00 per night double. Special Charter Motor Coach will run from Penn Center Inn direct to the stadium and return.

Penn Center Inn 20th and MARKET STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103 Telephone (215) 659-3000 Toll lree-800-523-0909 i

^"^¥?fe:, EJl'Fl

Illustrated,

314 pages

$12.95

"Despite the fashionable speculation that Franklin Roosevelt schemed to get us Into World War II, Tom Bailey and Paul Ryan, two of our foremost historians today, prove that he very nearly succeeded in keeping us out, and that the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the following Declarations of War by Japan, Germany and Italy, were among the most incredible mistakes of all time." —Edward L. Beach Author of "Run Silent, Run Deep" "Bailey and Ryan have put the conflict In Its setting of foreign policy and dispelled the 'fog of war' through their exploration in depth both of the American and German naval records and reminiscences. They are masters of clarity. . . .Their conclusions are striking. . . . The analysis of Roosevelt's role is particularly Instructive and should help destroy lingering stereotypes that he was engaging in subterfuge to get the nation into full-scale war." —Frank Freidel, Professor of American History, Harvard University

SpiJjdrift

THE FREE PRESS A Division of Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. 200D BROWN STREET RIVERSIDE, NEW JERSEY 08370 Please send me_ . copy(ies) of HITLER vs ROOSEVELT by Bailey and Ryan (90127) (<i $ 12.95 each.

D Enclosed is my check/money order for $ (Add sales lax if applicable ) D Charge my: D VISA D Master Charge Account No Expiration date .

Bank No. (M.C. only) for the amount of $_ . (Add sales tax ilapplicable.)

My signature (Order not valid without signature.)

NAME ADDRESS_ CITY/STATE, ZIP. Shipmate, September 1979

/C-66

E L E G A N T COLONIAL A L L BRICK T O W N H O U S E S New in Annapolis City Three distinctive models to choose, optional exteriors on garage units, up to 2,600 sq. ft. of living area.

Offered by GARY HART & Associates, Realtors 266-0777 2450 Riva Road, Annapolis MD 21401 W.T. Doyel '43, Sales Associate

34

Capitol Hill Fred Lardner

New Retirement Plan Delayed The DoD retirement plan has been delayed on its way to Congress by the taxing authority of the Treasury Department.

Its concem lies in the method of taxing monies withdrawn from service members' accounts.

Under the proposed program, people leaving the seiA'ice with 20 or more years service before age 60 would be offered an immediate retirement benefit, and a larger one at age 60. For those with less than 20 but more than 10 years, there would be a vested deferred annuity at age 60. But, after the tenth year, members could withdraw cash from that annuity program; if they leave before completion of 20 years they forfeit the future annuity unless they repay the withdrawal, and if they serve the full 20 years, their annuity would be reduced by a corresponding amount unless the withdrawal were repaid. The maximum amount available for withdrawal would be 20 months' pay for those who had served 20 years; it could be withdrawn in any amount, it could be repaid, and it could then be withdrawn again.

Note that this proposal only apphes to those entering the service after its enactment, and to those now on active duty who opt to go under the new plan.

Treasury officials say that people who withdraw money and leave the service would not be taxed as heavily as those who withdraw and remain on active duty.

To change this provision, they said, would affect a broad range of employees in the public and private sectors and they therefore oppose the legislation proposed.

John P. White, Deputy Director of the Office of Budget and Management, has been named as "judge" of this impasse.

The entire DoD plan has been under fire almost since its inception. The President appointed a special committee to prepare a plan to cut military retirement costs. The committee's plan was unworkable and Defense took over. DoD then reported to the President that it had a plan that would cut retirement costs by 31% when it was in full operation. However, there was a computer error. The average would only be about 24%, $800 million instead of $1 billion.

The DoD plan admittedly would reduce life-time benefits to career retirees by 25%. It would boost retirement costs by

$700 million in its first five years and would not show a profit until after the year 2000.

Every military department turned it down. SecNav Claytor said, in part, "This plan would result in an effective reduction in military compensation, a reduced number of careerists and higher accessions, and is not consistent with the current environment."

The President is asking for an added change in federal civilian pay, one that has been discussed for years. He wants to pay employees who live in areas of lower living costs less money than those in high cost areas. This legislation is not expected to pass this year but is a good possibility for the next.

"It's like this," Danzig said, "We have long lines of people waiting for federal civilian jobs while military recruiting usually fails to reach goals."

Separation of Military from Civilian Pay Congress is now considering a request from the President to separate military from civilian pay by basing the military directly on pay in private industry, and counting federal employee benefits when comparing civilian pay to that of private industry. Administration spokesmen said that federal civilian employee's compensation includes benefits that average about 30% of the total. When this comparative program is totally implemented, the Government should save about $3.2 billion in civilian employee compensation.

For the first time, military pay would then exceed the civilian.

The President would be given added powers over pay. He could approve higher or lower percentage increases as indicated by survey results. He could authorize pay increases, as bonuses, to certain ranks or grades to solve manpower shortages.

"For the first time," said Richard Danzig, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, "we will have the option of establishing military pay with some reference to supply and demand."

Alan K. Campbell, Director of the Office of Personnel, said that the first year of operation would limit civilian employee raises to three to five percent. The President had commented that not counting federal benefits in the present comparability system has distorted pay scales for federal civilian employees.

This proposal is expected to encounter plenty of trouble in Congress. The President referred it to the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee. However, it appears that the House legislation will be handled by Post Office and Civil Service, which has close ties to unions of government employees and is not likely to give preference to the military.

Reduced Frequency of Retired Pay Boosts President Carter has asked the Senate to limit the payment of cost-of-living increases to government retirees to once a year, instead of March and September increases based on the cost rise of the previous six months. The rationale is that retirees are unduly benefitted by two annual payments because each includes compound interest on the cost-of-living increase between payments.

Annual payments, according to testimony, would save the Government $500 million a year. In March retirees got a 3.9% increase and they are scheduled for about 5.8% in September. Active duty personnel have been limited to only 5.5% in 1978-79 by presidential directive in the effort to fight inflation by governmental example.

Will Women Get Combat Service?

Last year the House Armed Services Committee disapproved legislation sponsored by DoD to repeal legal provisions prohibiting women from serving in combat positions in the Navy and Air Force.

It did approve a provision permitting women to serve in non-combatant ships.

Now Congress is again considering legislation to repeal those legal prohibitions. Deanne Siemer, DoD General Counsel, said the legislation is designed to correct statutory inequities that allow women of similar skills to be treated differently in the services. The Coast Guard, she explained, allows women to go to sea Shipmate, September 1979

35 in operational vessels where the Navy does not permit women of the same training to serve in combatant ships. Women are permitted to serve in combat supply positions, including maintenance and signal battalions and certain artillery units, in the Army, but are prohibited from serving in similar billets in the Marines because of the Corps' commitment to seagoing responsibilities.

"The combat exposure of women on most combat ships would be no more excessive than in the Army support battalions they currently and historically have served," Siemer said. She added that Navy and Marine women cannot be trained and used effectively without seagoing and amphibious training.

The Air Force is training women for most aircrew positions, including pilot and navigator. It plans to increase the female representation from about eight to 15% but, unless restrictions on women pilots are repealed, the Air Force will have trouble meeting that goal.

Similarly, Siemer said, if women were allowed to go to sea, shore duty for men could be increased and sea duty for all members eventually decreased.

Differences on Overseas Dependents It appears likely that restrictions will be imposed on the number of military dependents in Europe. Senator Stennis (D.-Miss.), Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, has placed in its version of the DoD procurement bill language requiring that DoD reduce the number of dependents by 10% (37,100) in FY 1980 and by 30% (111,300) by the end of FY 1984. These figures are based on a current DoD count of 371,000 dependents overseas.

The House Armed Services Committee placed no such restrictions in its version of the bill, so the issue will be resolved in a joint conference. Rep. William Nichols (D.-Ala.) of the House Committee says that it will always fight for kin and travel benefits. But, he said, the full Senate is quite likely to approve its committee's recommendation, and Senator Stennis rarely if ever loses in a fight like this.

However, the last vote in the House is held by the Appropriations Committee, and it is against the high cost of maintaining so many dependents abroad. Some of its members, like Stennis, consider that it is dangerous to have so many service dependents in Europe and that they would handicap our forces in the event of a Soviet attack there.

Shipmate, September 1979

On the other hand, the Joint Chiefs of Staff sent a memo to DoD calling the Senate action regrettable; that it could affect morale and readiness, penalize people for serving overseas, and be very difficult to enforce.

The Level of Ship Construction The House Armed Service Committee's report on the DoD procurement bill for FY 1980 contained this important message, one that should be spread far and wide: "The committee is concemed that the planned level of new Navy ship constructions, as stated in the Five-Year Shipbuilding Plan, is insufficient to meet the needs of our national maritime interest. The basis for the planning of our naval forces must reside in an unambiguous requirement for U.S. maritime superiority. The control of the seas is absolutely essential to the survival of the United States as a viable economic entity and is, thus, a fundamental principle of national strategy.

"The fiscal year 1980 through 1984 shipbuilding program provides for 67 new ships.

Of these, only 37 are new surface combatants. This five year program represents the lowest level of planned naval construction in 40 years.

"As we approach the late 1980's and early 1990's, significant numbers of destroyers, frigates, and cruisers will reach the end of their service life. For example, by fiscal year 1990, the average ship age of the cruiser fleet will be 23 years with 30 percent of the fleet having a service life of more than 30 years.

The situation is similar for destroyers and frigates. With the active fleet size its lowest since the second world war, these ships must be replaced if we are to maintain a credible maritime force.

"Currently there are 106 ships the Congress has authorized and for which funds have been appropriated that are either under construction or soon to begin. Many of these ships were authorized as much as 7 fiscal years ago. The planned size of the active fleet at the end of fiscal year 1980 is 462 ships of all types. The total will increase by the end of the Five-Year Defense Plan to approximately 500 ships, essentially from the delivery of new ships currently under construction that were approved by the Congress in the mid-1970s.

"Unfortunately, this is a short term trend.

This slight increase should not be construed as a positive indication of a growth in fleet size for the years beyond the five year shipbuilding plan. Over the past 3 fiscal years, only 26 new surface combatants have been approved. This rate of surface ship procurement is woefully inadequate to maintain even a 500 ship Navy.

"The extensive lead time required to bring a ship into the fleet, from legislative authorization to commissioning, together with the growing obsolescence of a major portion of the fleet, dictates that Congress must be prepared to support an enhanced shipbuild-

Cheney. Because Carol loves this house.

CataVs illness prevented her from climbing these stairs like she used to. She could move to a one-story hcuse. but she loves this house. A C/ienev t/t/ecolator^" solved Carol's problem by letting her ride from floor to floor quickly and comfortably. As the first stairv<ay elevator to be UL-listed. it's virtually maintenancefree and can be installed in just a matter of hours. For a colorful brochure on C/ieney Wecolators, or IVIieelcliair Lifts and Wlieelcliair I/an Lifts, contact your local Cheney Representative or write: The Cheney Company. Dept.SM. 3015 S. 163rd Street. New Berlin, WI 53151. (414) 782-1100.

Helping people help themselves.

CHENEY Wecdators. ing program. Unfortunately, the key element of a sound naval shipbuilding program, stability, has been seriously lacking. Over the past 4 fiscal years, the Congress has received shipbuilding programs ranging from 156 ships to the current 67 ships. This does not represent a firm and definite plan.

"In essence, this committee is becoming increasingly concerned over the long range future of the U.S. Navy. The programs proposed by the Department of Defense over the past several years have been inadequate to arrest the gradual decline in naval force levels. (The block obsolescence of submarines, surface ships, and aircraft over the next 10 years is virtually certain to further reduce the worldwide capabilities of our fleet.) These reductions are taking place at a time when Soviet-sphere naval capabilities are growing steadily, when there are increasing signs of political instability in several regions of the world, and when the United States and her allies are becoming ever more dependent on the free and uhthreatened use of the seas to maintain economic and political viability.

"The committee intends to concentrate its perspective on the long-range future of the U.S. Navy to reverse the descending trend toward maritime inferiority."

36

A Few Inches From the Yard Midshipman Beth Leadbetter '80

Ever since Day One, when my flustered squad leader tried to show my roommates and me the proper way to fold our brassieres, I realized it would take a long time for the Academy to get used to women—and understandably so.

Years of tradition cannot be changed overnight. Changes have taken place slowly. Many have been made, but many more are needed before the women are fully integrated into the Brigade.

As each new class enters with women, the novelty of women living in Bancroft slowly wears off. It is interesting to look back on the first years with women at the Academy to see how some of these changes came about.

My first year at the Academy was the year for major changes. One of the biggest areas of change was the uniform department. The sight of women in men's uniforms was hard to get used to. Not only did the men's attire fit the women improperly; the women had a tough time adjusting to feel comfortable in men's clothes. Once the girls were outfitted in the white works uniforms, many unexpected problems occurred.

In order to fit properly over the female hips, triangles of material had to be sewn into the white works blouses. A small pocket with a wasteband was designed to be worn beneath the blouse to carry essential personal items. It seemed as if the women's uniforms and uniform requirements were designed as each season passed. They have been changing like the seasons ever since. The winter uniform was designed with a side zipper for women, and the reefer with a slit in the back. The expensive summer tropical white uniform we were issued will have to be replaced by a different one when we are commissioned.

In some areas we were over-equipped—in others we were under-equipped. Although we were issued a variety of items—knee high snow boots, shower caps, night shirts, and formal evening purses that have somehow been dropped from the required articles—we were not issued working boots and had to wear tennis shoes on the pistol range and at Quantico.

In the first year at the Academy, the women received a great deal of unnecessary attention. We were swamped by questions from reporters, requests for interviews and inquiries for photographs. The publicity got old in a hurry. It made the girls feel that they were different, or as one girl put it, "in a fish bowl."

The attention syndrome even got to my summer squad leader.

He packed up all of his belongings to move across the hall from my roommates and me, to keep an eye on us and our "too frequent" visitors. We leamed that the smallest thing— the smell of perfume, a picture of a boyfriend, or the embroidered heart on our Navy issue bathing suit—could draw an incredible amount of attention. My first reaction was to step back, to withdraw into the woodwork, but I decided on a different route. I joined the cheerleading squad and the Antiphonal choir, which put me too often in the limelight. The acceptance of the women was not very good that first year.

The short-haired cheerleaders and the unfamiliar female voices in the choir were too much to handle in the beginning. It is no wonder. I am sure it would be hard to get used to a group of scared females after years of nothing but men.

By the second year, however, acceptance was improving.

With a new class of women behind us, with the Brigade and faculty slowly becoming accustomed to our presence, Academy life settled into a routine. A more extensive sports program was offered to the women, a new gym was put in Halsey for the women, and (thank heavens!) more women's heads were scattered throughout the Yard for our use. The The first plebe parade under arms

Each change or problem that occurred had to be dealt with separately. After the first few times women marched in noon formation after Sunday chapel, skirts were prohibited at outdoor formations. The bottom of the skirts were cut so narrow, the women had to break step to keep up with their platoons.

The Physical Educafion department, as well as the uniform department, ran into some difficulties with the women. No real P.E. standards were established for the women of 1980 when we arrived. We basically were the standards. After the O-Course was revised, times for the mile run and the swim tests were lengthened, and an Applied Strength test was made for women, we took the tests without knowing half the time if we passed or failed. Members of the initial class had no past records handy for easy reference.

Besides uniform and P.E. problems, women's rest rooms were usually small and very hard to find. Women's hair cuts were above the collar, given by the male barbers. I was forced to have my hair cut above my hair line, to meet the hair standards, until the regulation was changed. Women's sportswear, shoes, and personal items were almost non-existent in the Mid Store when I first arrived and it was especially frustrating during Plebe summer to try to purchase anything for myself.

Shipmate, September 1979

37

Mid Store received a new line of women's sportswear and a larger selection of cosmetics for the giris to buy.

The uniform department continued to make changes as rime went on. The women in the class of 1981 were issued trousers with front zippers, instead of side zippers. The women in my class were given the opportunity to wear trial women's khakis from a uniform company second class summer. Most of the girls loved the khakis, but, as with most other women's uniforms, they were too expensive to buy. We were forced, once again, to wear men's uniforms. I had to have the waistband of my khaki trousers taken in so much, the pockets practically met in the back!

The publicity of women at the Academy continued, not only by local reporters, but also within the Yard. The pamphlets distributed to the public about the Naval Academy were full of pictures of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;almost as if the sexes had a one-to-one ratio. The publicity made the girls feel like they did not fit in.

Hostilities developed in many situations. Only a minimum amount of acceptance existed. The cheerleaders felt such a strain, they ended their season early, after the last football game.

When the Class of 1980 took over the formations one weekend, the women had to have slits sewn in the sides of their uniforms for the sword belts. Many of the women were seen carrying swords for the first time. The comment "They'll let anyone carry a sword these days," let me know that even though the women had come a long way, we still had a long way to go.

In my third year at the Academy with the entrance of 1982, the girls received less publicity, and blended into the Brigade for the first time. The smell of perfume, sight of stuffed animals, or glimpse of a woman's figure in a bathrobe, did not cause as many double takes as it did the first year. When the second class was permitted to wear civilian clothes on the weekends, the chance to be seen in something other than gym gear or a uniform greatly improved the women's acceptance.

Rules concerning association between men and women have been somewhat eased in three years. Men and women of the upper classes are permitted to be in a room with the door closed. In 1976 and 1977, when we were required to keep the door open, many of our visitors claimed they felt "uncomfortable" and hesitated to visit.

In the Academic buildings, I am rarely the only girl in my classesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a situation I grew to hate my first year. My instructors seem to be getting used to the women also. I am rarely called "Mr." anymore.

Changes keep coming, as women enter the upper classes.

Some women have official class rings, some have given commands, and some are going out on ships this summer for training. Each year brings a bounty of new developments. The Academy policies concerning women are being established.

The women have come a long way in three years, but the all-male tradition still exists. As 1983 joins the Brigade, with women in every class, the Academy and its associates will become even more accustomed to women. Until then, I well remember what a newly commissioned Ensign said to me on his graduation day, "What's this place coming to? I never thought I would live to see the day when a Girl had on first class shoulder boards!" I hope that the Naval Academy will at last say "Good-Bye" to some of its old traditions, and welcome the establishment of a few new ones.

Shipmate, September 1979

Salvation The late Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich 1865 was famed throughout the Navy as a raconteur. Here is one of his favorite yams about the old Navy.

As a midshipman he sailed in USS PORTSMOUTH. A colorful member of her crew was Chief Boatswain P.J. Miller. " P . J . " entertained his shipmates by boasting of his close friendship with various important personages, among them no less a figure than Admiral H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh. "Whenever we meet, he holds out his hand and says, 'My old friend P.J. Come aboard my flagship any time. Knife and fork always laid for you.' " It so happened that the PORTSMOUTH was lying in the harbor of Montevideo when HMS GALATEA arrived, flying the flag of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, and anchored nearby. At once the ship's company turned on P.J. Miller. "So your friend's here. How about it, P.J.?" He, considerably upset, said nothing at all.

The ritual calls were made the next morning. The American Captain duly paid his repsects to the British Admiral. What passed between them over glasses of port was not disclosed.

Some hours later the Duke's barge was lowered and approached PORTSMOUTH'S gangway. Full honors were laid on with P.J. on hand to pipe the Admiral on board. The Duke came up the gangway, greeted the Captain, and then turned.

"It's my old friend P.J. Glad to see you. Come aboard my flagship any time. Knife and fork always laid for you."

The story ends as the Captain and the Duke disappeared into the cabin, but P.J. Miller's fame lived on for years.

And the last plebe parade

38

WHY SETTLE ON PENSACOLA? If you've been here, you know.

If you haven't been here, you should.

George Gay tells the story of his life as the "Sole Survivor" of Torpedo Squadron Eight at the Battle of Midway. Many illustrations from actual documents and photographs.

Foreword by Howard Hunt. Order yours today! ! • • ' » • • • • ' • • » • • • • »!

L O W E R home and land prices L O W E R taxes L O W E R cost of living H I G H E R quality of life

YES! Please rush_ copy to:

.copy(ies) of SOLE SURVIVOR at $14.00 per

NAME

Let us give you all the other reasons why you should SETTLE ON PENSACOLA P.O. Box 6 1 , Pensacola, Fl. 32591 A Non-Profit Organization

ADDRESS CITY

STATE_

Enclosed is check or money order for $_ for delivery) AUTOGRAPH TO: MAIL TO: MIDWAY, P.O. Box 8088, Naples, Fla. 33941

KKK9

EKBBB9

S\P_. (Allow 4 weeks

SM/8/79

BD

U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY GRADUATES . . .

A very special gift for loved ones What better way to convey your special message than with a Balfour Official miniature ring. There is no finer ring than this. Jeweled miniatxires are available in a wide variety of handsome combinations. Precious and semi-precious stones may be incorporated to suit your individual taste.

Wedding bands to complement your miniature may be obtained in matching designs. These may be with or without jewels and contoured to fit next to a miniature or class ring.

INSLEY JEWELERS Diamonds, Watch & Jewelry Repair Century Mall at Crystal City c/o Midshipmen's Store 2341 Jefferson Davis Highway U.S. Naval Academy Arlington, Virginia 22202 Annapolis, Maryland 21402 703/321-0635 301/267-2392

YOUR PRESENT MINIATURE REDESIGNED WITH DIAMONDS

39

Stadium Renovation Underway Lieutenant G l e n E. Nardi U S N

September 26, 1979, marks the twentieth birthday of the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Two decades have passed since her gates were first opened to Navy football, in support of the Brigade of Midshipmen.

During this past year a renovation program began in hopes of restoring the stadium to its original condition. Alumni everywhere can take pride in its recently improved appearance and structural integrity, for without the financial support of the Alumni Association improvements to date would not have been possible.

Initial plans to renovate the NMCMS began back in July of 1976 when the Naval Academy Athletic Association requested and funded a comprehensive inspection by USNA's Public Works Department Personnel. The purpose for the inspection was to confirm and analyze the suspected general deterioration of the stadium. Inspectors located and identified numerous discrepancies. The submitted report included a categorizing of those discrepancies as to mechanical, electrical or structural, and a priority list for repair.

Those results are now being used by the Athletic Association as a guideline for the current renovation program.

At the time of the inspection in 1976, the development of cracks throughout the stadium structure was of primary concern to the inspectors. Moisture from the rain and snow was seeping through the cracks to the steel support beams. During the winter months this moisture would freeze and expand, enlarging the cracks and rusting the exposed beams. Experience with other concrete stadiums throughout the country has shown that the entire process, if left unattended, would selfperpetuate, resulting in spalling concrete and a general deterioration and instability of the basic stadium structure.

Midn. 1/c Jeff McCabe examined the stadium situation in his July 1978 Shipmate article entitled, "The Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadiumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Twenty Years Old and Showing its Age." In summary, he explained how the stadium had served for 19 years without the benefit of major maintenance repairs and the importance Shipmate, September 1979

of effecting those repairs prior to experiencing permanent structural damage.

After extensive research into the specific problems involved and alternative solutions available, the NAAA decided that water-proofing (that process of chemical application to concrete which prevents moisture from being absorbed from within) was the logical choice. The process would accomplish the goal of preventing further concrete damage. Although expensive, the alternative of extensive concrete destruction with even higher repair costs was unacceptable.

The water-proofing operation began in July of 1978. Two sections were completed, one on either side of the stadium covering the locker, mechanical and electrical rooms. These areas required immediate attention to prevent further water damage to valuable mechanical and electrical equipment. In addition, the concrete slabs covering portions of the locker rooms under the stands in the unexcavated areas were sealed. Treatment of these two small areas was all that could be afforded at the time, but this gave time to properly evaluate the results prior to proceeding with the remaining sections of the stadium. After a severe winter and wet spring, the partial water-proofing was deemed a complete success. For the first time in years, rooms beneath the sections remained completely dry. As a result, the remaining lower east and west side stands were completed in May of '79. Included in the water-proofing package was repair of the existing cracked concrete and recaulking. To date, $46,000,000 of the targeted $100,000.00 has been expended on the water-proofing and repair operation.

To attain the best results with the least expenditure of funds, the NAAA is dividing work requirements among three sources: (1) the USNA's Public Works Department, (2) private organizations, and (3) permanently assigned stadium crew. Jobs are given to whichever source is available at the time and is least expensive. The renovation program is wide ranging as it addresses various discrepancies identified in the inspection re-

port of 1976. Total expended funds to date, excluding water-proofing, amount to $23,264.00. The breakdown of this total into individual jobs is as follows: A. Painting of all exterior and interior spaces ($5,000)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a savings of 20 thousand dollars was realized by having all work performed by the stadium staff.

B. Installation of a permanent sprinkler system ($3,100) C. Over-haul of east and west side pumping systems ($1,103).

D. Repair of deteriorated hanging light fixtures in the lower east and west side promenade areas ($1,340).

E. Installation of handicapped ramps and enlarged restrooms ($2,000).

F. Replacement of several rusted and damaged doors ($640).

G. New drain installation on west side ($637).

H. Replacement roof drains on the ticket booths ($207).

I. Replacement drain gutter on the west side parking area ($5,000).

J. Replacement of several deteriorated sidewalk sections ($500).

There are several jobs which have been funded and are scheduled for completion prior to the 1979 football season. The list includes installation of permanent steel goal-posts ($1,500), replacement of incandescent with fluorescent light fixtures in the locker rooms ($1,600), and the installation of an expansion joint drain gutter on the east side ($637).

Significant progress has been made toward restoring the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to a favorable condition. Much remains to be done, however, requiring significant capital. Of major concem is completing the water-proofing operation, specifically the upper sections on both east and west sides ($44,(X)0).

The paved parking area is rapidly deteriorating and requires a maintenance top-coating ($50,000), and a complete spotter-telephone system upgrading is required ($2,500). Besides these three major projects, continued progress toward completion of minor discrepancies taken from the July 1976 inspection is highly desirable. (continued on next page)

40

Bill Busik presents Alumni Association check for stadium work to the Athletic Association

The Navy Blue and Gold Chain Official Naval Academy Alumni Tie Not for sale anywhere else Gold Navy Die-Lock Chain on Navy Blue background 31/2" width

Be a proud wearer of

In conjunction with the water-proofing efforts, jobs completed or in progress and those planned for the future will ultimately return the stadium to a safer, well maintained and modernized athletic arena. As Midn. McCabe pointed out in his article, because the stadium is privately owned, no government funds are available for the renovation. Therefore, this project can only be completed with the continued assistance of the Alumni Association. The stadium remains a source of pride not only for the Naval Academy and its graduates but for the entire Navy and Marine Corps, and should therefore be maintained to reflect favorably upon those services.

the Navy Blue and Gold Chain The following letter describes just what the Alumni Association has done so far towards renovation of the stadium, and how much it has been appreciated.

$9.00 postpaid plus 5% sales tax in Maryland

13 July 1979

Make checks payable to: USNA Alumni Association Annapolis MD 21402 Please send

Captain William S. Busik, USN (Ret.) Executive Director Naval Academy Alumni Association Annapolis, Maryland 21401

ties.

Enclosed is check for $

Sincerely, s/ JACK N. DARBY Captain, U.S. Navy Commandant of Midshipmen

Dear Bill,

Name Address City,....

thanks and sincere appreciation to you and the Naval Academy Alumni Association for the tremendous financial help you have extended during 1978-79 in much needed renovation of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Your 1978 contribution of $6,400 for initial stadium waterproofing for evaluation purposes followed by your generous 1979 contribution of $39,900 permitted complete waterproofing of the lower East and West side stands. In addition, your cooperation in installation of a sprinkler system at a cost of over $2,000 bringing a total contribution of $48,358.28 will certainly insure the functional longevity of our stadium.

Throughout the years, Navy athletics has had no more loyal friend than the Naval Academy Alumni Association. I assure you my colleagues on the Board of Control, members of the Naval Academy Athletic Association, the coaching staff, and Brigade of Midshipmen join me in thanking you for your dedicated and continuing support of our athletic program.

State...

Zip...

As Chairman of the Board of Control of the Naval Academy Athletic Association, I would like to convey our warmest Shipmate, September 1979

41

Navy Sports T o m B a t e s , S p o r t s Information Director, Naval A c a d e m y Athletic A s s o c i a t i o n

Mid Football Team Gears Up to Produce Another Outstanding Season One problem that Navy's football team faces as it heads into the 1979 season is upholding the renown that came with last year's successâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the 9-3 season (the best by the Midshipmen in 15 years), the Holiday Bowl win over Brigham Young and 17th place in the national rankings. " . . . I believe it will be tougher for us to win this fall because teams playing us will have more incentive as a result of our performance a year ago," points out Mid coach George Welsh on the eve of his seventh season at the Naval Academy.

Despite a modest lack of intensity during spring drills, brought on mostly by the large number of veterans sidelined with injuries, Welsh believes the Mids have the potential to be as good as last year "if everyone improves a little. We have to do the things we did last year; namely, play good defense and minimize our mistakes."

Navy returns 32 lettermen from last year's team, including seven starters from the defensive unit that was 13th in the country. It also has excellent depth at running back and one of the best and possibly the biggest offensive lines ever at the Academy. On offense, there are also seven returning starters. The Mids did, however, lose through graduation their potent passing game and Welsh is concemed over a back-up at quarterback plus consistency in the placekicking and punting areas.

The key individuals on hand include outstanding tight-end Curt Gainer, speedy tailback Steve Callahan, and a solid pair of guards in Tom Feldman and Frank McCallister on offense; two 1978 AllAmerica honorable mentions, Charlie (Thunder) Thornton and Gregg Milo, All-East tackle John Merrill and steady linebacker Tom Paulk on defense.

Thornton is an end while Milo plays defensive rover in the secondary.

An analysis of the team by area follows: Passing: Gone is the big play combination of quarterback Bob Leszczynski and receivers Phil McConkey and Sandy Jones. All found their way into the Navy recordbook. But Welsh was most satisfied with the work of first classman Bob Powers, a two-year letterman, during the spring drills. A good-sized lad at 6-3 and 210 pounds, he'll give the Mids another Shipmate, September 1979

dimension to their running game as well as be a key in the use of the option play.

His passing was considerably improved in the spring. A back-up to Powers is perhaps the biggest question mark confronting Welsh at the moment. Second classman Fred Reitzel, last year's regular safety, was tried there this spring but most likely will shift back to the defense this fall. That leaves first classman Kevin McTavish and youngster Mark Fitzgerald as the best bets at the moment, although Welsh may have some solid quarterback prospects in the plebe class.

Running Backs: Probably the deepest area on the team with potentially six fine running backs on hand, including four lettermen. Callahan was the starter at tailback most of last year and this second classman rambled for 766 yards on 175 carries despite limited playing time in the final four games with an injury. His classmate, Mike Sherlock, had 499 yards on 118 carries last year, second best on the squad and, while not as fast as Callahan, is a fine runner. He has been handicapped with injuries while at the Academy. The fullback position finds three-year regular Larry Klawinski, a firstie and co-captain, being pushed by second classman Kevin Tolbert for the starting assignment. Klawinski had a knee injury late last season and missed the spring drills while coming off surgery. His 345 yards on 83 carries last year moved him into ninth place in career rushing at Navy with 1161 yards on 293 carries.

Tolbert, like Klawinski, a strong performer, rushed for 163 yards on 41 carries. He was the starter in the final three games last fall. Two youngsters who could merit action this fall include Duane Flowers, a speedy tailback, and Ed Meyers, who is perhaps the fastest in the running back contingent. Another letterman at fullback is firstie Chris Klein, who also plays on the specialty teams.

Receivers: The loss through graduation of McConkey and Jones leaves a big gap.

Youngster Greg Papajohn (6-4, 192) lettered as a plebe last year and has potential to be a fine wide receiver. A second classman who has been bothered by injuries in the past, Dave Dent, is another possibility. Second classman Mike Chapon, a letterman last fall and a good blocker, takes over at wingback. The rebuilding of the wide receivers group will be eased by the strength at tight-end, the best in Welsh's seven years here. Heading the veteran trio at that position is

Gainer, a 6-2, 212-pound second classman with fine speed and improved receiving ability. The others are firstie Carl Hendershot and second classman Matt McLaughlin. Gainer and Hendershot both have been starters at various times and the Mids could use a two tight-end offense at times with them available.

Offensive Line: The front five starting lineup on offense will average just under 6-4 and 245 pounds this fall. The tackles will be firsties John Taylor (6-5, 250) and Jerome Barker (6-3, 238), regulars a year ago, with second class letterman Rich Welch (6-4, 247) also available. Firstie Feldman (6-4, 240) and McCallister (6-2, 246), a second classman, are perhaps the best pair of guards in the East. Firstie Rick Bott (6-5, 251), a starter at tackle last year and at guard the year before, moved to center in the spring and is just ahead of Mike Dolan, a 6-1, 215-pound second classman.

Defensive Line: There is experience at just about every position but injuries have been scattered throughout the past of many of the performers who line up here.

Set at "weakside" end is "Thunder" Thornton, a first classman who has a propensity for making the big playâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he had 28 in the 16 games he started in the past year and a half. He had 88 total tackles last year. The "strongside" end candidates are firsties Reggie Trass (6-2, 233) and Bart Nixon (6-4, 214), both capable performers but both with a history of injuries. That is a concem for Welsh and his staff. Tackle Merrill (6-6, 255) and his mnning mate, Steve Chambers (6-4, 246), both regulars last year, missed much of the spring drills with injuries, as did middle guard Terry Huxel (6-0, 226). Merrill is a first classman while the latter two are second classmen. Also sidelined in the spring were letterman tackle Mike Matthes (6-3, 237), a second classman, and youngster Chris Gamer (6-4, 255), an excellent tackle prospect. Another good youngster candidate at middle guard is Tim Jordan (5-11, 232).

Linebackers: Tom Paulk (205) heads what may be the best set of linebackers the Mids have had since 1975 when the team was ranked third in the country in team defense. Paulk himself had 117 tackles last year, best on the team. Lining up with him will be either Ted Dumbauld (6-2, 204) or Mike Kronzer (6-1, 219), both second classmen. Dumbauld was the winner of the Admiral Mack Award for the most improvement during spring prac-

42

Your Alumni Association Proudly Announces:

NAVAL ACADEMY CHINA Fine China by Gorham designed exclusively for the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. Elegantly light^ weight and translucent, it is also durable and resisV tant to chipping. Each piece bears the Naval •^ Academy crest in gold, and the twenty-four ^ carat gold rim is delicately balanced by the narrow gold inner rim. The body color is rich ivory. Each piece is in perfect balance with every other piece—in size, . shape and decorative motif—within fc the place-setting, in the complete * table setting, and between the serving accessories. Ideally suited to grace your table or to present as a thoughtful gift.

Selection List: PLACE-SETTING UNITS 3-Piece Place-Setting (Dinner Plate, Cup & Saucer) 5-Piece Place-Setting (Dinner Plate. Salad, Bread & Butter. Cup & Saucer) OPEN STOCK: PLACE-SETTING PIECES Dinner Plate Salad Plate Bread & Butter Plate Tea Cup Saucer OPEN STOCK: ADDITIONAL PLACE-PIECES Please: minimum order $120: 10% Discount on all orders oner $500.

Maryland residents please add 5% sales tax.

'

Soup/Cereal Cream Soup Cup Cream Soup Stand Fruit Saucer OPEN STOCK: SERVING PIECES Gravy Boat Open Vegetable—8" diam.

Open Vegetable—Oval . . .

Platter—13" Coffee Pot Sugar, covered Creamer

U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALUMNI HOUSE, ANNAPOUS. MARYLAND 21402

Shipmate, September 1979

43

tice, but Kronzer missed the spring sessions while recovering from surgery late last season. Both are lettermen. Youngster Floyd Jaggears (6-0, 216) will help at the position too.

Defensive Secondary: With Welsh expected to move Reitzel back to the secondary (at safety), the Mids will have all four positions there filled with personnel who were starters at one time last fall.

Milo is in his fourth year at rover with firsties Chuck Zingler and Charlie Meyers expected to be the halfbacks. Another letterman on hand is youngster Jon Ross.

Kicking Game: Almost a complete rebuilding job must be done here. Youngsters Steve Fehr and Joe DiRenzo will vie with second classman Dave Guin to take over for record setting Bob Tata in the place kicking. Second classman Lex Lauletta and third classman Mike Crum are the leading prospects to do the punting. With McConkey gone, Welsh will have to settle on a punt retum specialist too.

The Schedule: The slate calls for five home games but still includes several long-time rivals plus some national powers. Three of the teams to be faced also were bowl participants a year ago窶年otre Dame (Cotton), Pittsburgh (Tangerine) and Georgia Tech (Peach). Welsh also believes a number of this year's opponents will be significantly improved over last year.

NAVY'S 1979 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Dec. 1

The Citadel, home Connecticut, Homecoming at Illinois Air Force, home William & Mary at Norfolk Virginia, home at Pittsburgh at Notre Dame Syracuse, home at Georgia Tech Army at Philadelphia

Thunder Thornton charging in on a quarterback

Keying the Mids' women's championship were second classmen Mary Brigden and Valerie Kay in the A Division and firstie Kathy Karlson and third classman Cathy McGurk in the B Division. Brigden ended up third in the individual skipper standings in the A competition while Karlson topped the B division individual standings.

The Mids won the Team Racing championship with a perfect 11-0 record.

Four members of the sailing squadron were selected for All-America recognition. Named to the first team were 1979 graduate Paul Van Cleve and two members of the Class of '80, Milton Craig and Gerard Coleman. Coleman and Van Cleve were All-America choices a year ago too.

Kathy Karlson won All-America honorable mention.

Sailing Team Wins Third Consecutive National Championship Navy's varsity sailing team has won the prestigious Fowle Trophy, emblematic of the national intercollegiate sailing championship, for an unprecedented third straight year.

Navy placed as follows in the five events leading to the notching of the overall championship: second place in the National Collegiate Sloop championships last fall; first place in the first Women's National Collegiate Sailing championships; fourth place in the National Intercollegiate Singlehanded championships; third place in the National Intercollegiate Doublehanded championships; and first place in the National Collegiate Team Racing championships.

Shipmate, September 1979

Carl Ullrich

Carl Ullrich Leaves as Assistant Director of Athletics Carl F. Ullrich, Assistant Director of Athletics For Admissions Coordination for the Naval Academy Athletic Association since 1974, resigned in mid-July to become Director of Athletics at Westem Michigan University.

David P. Smalley, a 1957 Naval Academy graduate, former men's basketball coach and more recently women's basketball at Navy, has been named to succeed him.

"It is with mixed emotions that I accepted Carl's resignation," noted Navy's Director of Athletics, J. O. Coppedge.

"He personified everything good about

the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy sports program. He was highly respected by his fellow coaches, by midshipmen and by all the staff and faculty here."

Ullrich, a 1950 graduate of Comell, was heavyweight crew coach at Navy for six years prior to his appointment as Assistant Director of Athletics.

In the latter position, he coordinated the recmiting efforts for athletes in Navy's 28-sport intercollegiate athletic program, served as a liaison with the Academy's Dean of Admissions, and was charged with academic counseling responsibilities as well. (continued on next page)

Navi; Blue an^MBSSSi I "But still when two or three shall meet," this custom crafted Swiss music box is certain to be treasured.

• Exquisite CH2.50 note movement under glass provides a pure and moving rendition of NAVY BLUE And GOLD. The 6% x 4 x 2% inch box is made of naturally finished sdlid walnut, of impeccable workmanship.

Made for you, this quality instrument is now available.

Initial stock is limited; subsequent 1

majiL require

up tQjhree moriths deliverii time. Order -a*-!.

^ S - ' ^ ^ ' ^ - " ^

•"-"'^'Jf^M^^W'i^T^ •

s the sky Ifbvethe ocean blue, Unlowered shall those colors be Whatever fate they meet U.S. NAVAL A.

il ASSOCIATION, ALUMNI HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21402

45

In announcing Smalley's appointment, Coppedge noted, "We are extremely fortunate to have Dave available to continue the recmiting and counseling policies which have been a key to our successful and expanding intercollegiate athletic program in years. Like Carl, he is fully aware of our recmiting philosophy and has always had a reputation for his diligence while coaching here."

Heavyweight Crew—Steve Moreau of Mt. Vemon, Va.; 150-pound Crew— C. L. Everett, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; Women's Crew—Chrystal A. Lewis of Alexandria, Va.; Golf—William F. Moran of Walden, N.Y.; Lacrosse—Michael Buzzell of Syracuse, N.Y. and Emie Styron of Annapolis, Md.; Sailing—Gerard T. Coleman of Buffalo, N.Y.; Tennis— Eric Giosa of Wethersfield, Ct.; and Track and Field—James R. Sheairs of Del Ray, N.J. All will be first classmen next year with the exception of Moran, who will be a second classman.

/^'

~^4

^i^*atcMiInn MkshingtcxiINortheast SHERATON HOTELS AND MOTOR INNS. WORLDWIDE

8500 Annapolis Road Beltway Exit 30W New Carrollton, Md. 20784 Phone (301) 459-6700

Two from Navy in Pan American Games

Dave Smalley A native of Baltimore, Smalley first joined the Navy athletic staff in 1962 as an assistant to basketball coach Ben Carnevale. He then succeeded Came vale as head of Navy's men's basketball program in 1966 and posted a record of 94 wins and 130 losses over the next 10 years. His teams were continually ranked among the best defensive teams in the country.

In 1976, he left the men's basketball program and later that year took over as Navy's first women's basketball coach.

His first women's team, competing on a junior varsity level, went 10-1 while his next two squads, both on a varsity level, had successive records of 13-7 and 17-7 with the latter squad eaming a berth in the Eastem AIAW Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinals last winter.

Smalley eamed letters three years in basketball and baseball as a midshipman and won the NAAA Sword in 1957 as the midshipman of the graduating class who "personally excelled in athletics during his years of varsity competition."

Spring Sports Captains for 1980 Selected Selection of captains in Navy's nine spring varsity sports for 1980 was announced by Director of Athletics, J. O. Coppedge. Named were Baseball— Michael Mullikin of Easton, Md.; Shipmate, September 1979

Two Naval Academy athletes, Mike Mullikin, a member of this past year's varsity baseball team, and Ed Donofrio, a fencer who is a 1973 graduate, were members of the U. S. teams competing in the 8th Pan American Games in San Juan, Puerto Rico in early July.

Mullikin, a shortstop, batted .356 for the Mids this past year in helping them to the Eastem Intercollegiate Baseball League championship and a berth in the NCAA playoffs.

Donofrio, who now comes from Baltimore, Md., has been ranked among the world's top foil fencers for the past six years and was a member of the U . S . team competing in the 1976 Olympics.

1979 Navy Football Handbooks on Sale Copies of Navy 1979 Football Handbook are now on sale at the Sports Information Office of the Naval Academy Athletic Association. The book includes facts, figures and special features on the 1979 Midshipmen football team plus a complete review of the exciting 1978 season, coaches' records, all-time Naval Academy football records, biographies of players and coaches and a general history of Navy football. Cost of the book is $3.50 plus fifty cents for third class mailing or $1.00 for first class mailing.

Navy Football Radio Network Expanding Navy football games in 1979 will be carried on a radio network that originates with WRC Radio (980) in Washington, D. C. This marks the first time since 1971 that this NBC-owned affiliate has been the keystone to the Navy Football Network. Other stations slated to be on the network this fall include WNAV in Annapolis; WTOW in Baltimore; WYS in

Only 20 minutes from Annapolis Make Reservations Now For "Homecoming" 250 Rooms 3 Restaurants Free Parking Entertainment Nightly Airport Limousine and Car Rental

America's leading expert on the Soviet Navy, Norman Polmar, describes the evolution of Russia's high seas fleet in an up-to-the-minute objective analysis.

SOVIET NAVAL Developments Norman Polmar 1979/128 pages/Illustrated Appendices/Index

**. " ^ ^ e

Please send copies Total $_ $.60 per copy postage and handling Maryland residents please add 5% sales tax

address city

state

zip

The Nautical & Aviation Publishing Co. of America, Box SH 1958 Old Annapolis Boulevard. Annapolis, Md. 21402

46 Phoenixville-Philadelphia, Pa.; WQZQ in Chesapeake, Va.; and WCPQ in Havelock, N. C. The network is arranged under the direction of Dick Frick of G. H. Johnston, Inc. in New York City and is sponsored by Texaco, Inc. WRC Sports Director Tony Roberts, Sportscaster of the Year for the Washington area for the fifth straight year, will handle the play-by-play announcing for the seventh year out of the last eight.

Former Washington Redskin running back Pete Larson will again handle the color commentary.

Navy Football Highlights Will Again be on WMAR-TV in Baltimore A half-hour show, "Navy Football," will again be aired each Sunday aftemoon this fall over WMAR-TV, Channel 2, the CBS affiliate in Baltimore.

The show will feature Navy head coach George Welsh and a member of the TV-2 sports staff. As in the past two years, game highlights will be shown with commentary from Welsh as well as special features on Navy players, aspects of the Naval Academy and various other segments. The show will be presented one half-hour prior to the start of the CBS Network production, "The NFL Today," each week.

Fall Sports Schedules Feature Some Nationally Ranked Opponents Navy's other fall sports teams will have some interesting engagements this fall, including the meeting of national power Oregon in cross country and the playing of four night home games by the soccer team.

The meet with Oregon and Eastem powers Georgetown and Columbia will take place on Saturday, Sept. 22, as a part of Homecoming weekend, at 10:30 a.m. on the Naval Academy Golf Course.

Oregon features Alberto Salazar, the NCAA individual cross country titiist in 1978.

The Mid soccer team will meet perennial national power Howard on Sept. 15, Pennsylvania on Oct. 19, and Penn State on Oct. 26, all at 6 p.m. and possibly Army on Friday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. If the Army match cannot be played that Friday, it most likely will be shifted to Saturday, Nov. 10.

The Fall Sports Schedules: Cross Country: Sept. 15, St. Joseph's, home; Sept. 22, Columbia, Georgetown and Oregon, home; Sept. 29, Richmond, William & Mary and George Mason, home; Oct. 6, at Lehigh Invitational; Oct.

13, at Maryland; Oct. 19 or Oct. 27, at Army; Nov. 2, Heptagonals at New York City; Nov. 10, NCAA Regionals at Lehigh.

Nov. 2-3, at Rhode Island Invitational; Nov. 6, Georgetown, Delaware and George Washington, home; Nov. 8, Maryland, home.

Lightweight Football: Oct. 5, Princeton, home; Oct. 12, at Rutgers; Oct. 19, Comell, home; Oct. 27, Penn, home; Nov. 3, at Army.

Sailing: (Highlights) Sept. 7-10, Anderson Trophy at Yale; Sept. 14-16, Pine Trophy at New York Maritime; Sept.

14-17, at Notre Dame Invitational; Sept.

15-16, at Delaware Minor; Sept. 15-16, Navy Women's Regatta; Sept. 21-23, Nevins Trophy at Kings Point; Sept. 21-23, Great Chain Race at Army; Sept. 22-23, McMillan Cup Eliminations; Sept. 28-30, Shields Trophy at New York Maritime; Sept. 28-30, Webb Minor at Webb Institute; Sept. 29-30, McMillan Cup Eliminations; Sept. 29-30, Navy Fall Invitational; Sept. 28-Oct. 1, DANMARK at Coast Guard Academy; Oct. 6-7, Sloop Eliminations; Oct. 12-14, Packer Trophy at Penn; Oct. 13-14, Team Race Eliminations; Oct. 12-14, MAISA Sloop Championships at N.Y. Maritime; Oct. 12-15, Women's Intersectional at Yale; Oct. 19-21, McMillan Cup; Oct. 20-21, Team Race Championships; Oct. 26-28, Women's Mono Championships at Princeton; Nov. 2-4, MAISA Singlehanded championships at Kings Point; Nov. 3-4, MAISA Women's Dinghy championships; Nov. 2-4, MAISA Freshman Dinghy championships at Kings Point; Nov. 2-4, West Point Frostbite; Nov. 2-5, Shell Trophy at MIT; Nov. 9-11, War Memorial at N.Y. Maritime; Nov. 16-18, Atlantic Coast Freshman championships at New York Maritime; Nov. 17-18, Oyster Bowl at St. Mary's.

Soccer: Sept. 2, Hampden-Sydney, home; Sept. 8, American, home; Sept. 15, Howard, home (night); Sept. 19, Swarthmore, home; Sept. 22, Maryland, home; Sept. 26, Washington College, home; Oct. 3, James Madison, home; Oct. 6, George Washington, home; Oct. 12, at VMI; Oct. 13, at Washington & Lee; Oct. 19, Penn, home, (night); Oct. 26, Penn State, home (night); Oct. 31, at Catholic U.; Nov. 3, Duke, home (Tentative); Nov. 9, Army, home (night), or Nov. 10, Army.

Old Grad Sports It has been suggested that Shipmate institute a regular feature to report on the various sports accomplishments of our alumni. In the past we have reported occasional bits of such news as it became available but, depending on the source, the report might end up in All Hands, Navy Sports, or Class News. It would be better to expand che coverage and consolidate it in a separate feature columnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; if enough readers will tell us what they or their friends have done.

For example, John Butterfield '59 sent in this report on alumni marathon runners (26.2 miles): Tommy Thomas '32, Honolulu Marathon, Dec. '78 John Neff '42, Houston Marathon Jack Pennington '44, Penn Relays Marathon, Apr. '69, 3:42:22 John Butterfield '59, Philadelphia Marathon, Dec. '77, 2:29:38, 4th overall, 1st Master Rusty Lamade '61, Marine Marathon, Nov. '78, 2:32:15, 1st Master There must be others who run marathons, and we like to report on who has done what. John has agreed to compile the data if you runners will send it to him. His address is Capt. John A. Butterfield USN, 3 Porter Road, USNA, Annapolis MD 21402.

Similarly, we'd like to report alumni achievements in all other sports, and will do so if we have the data. Send it directiy to Shipmate.

Whether or not this idea will fly depends on you, the readers. If you want such a feature, we'll be happy to run it.

RCS

Women's Volleyball: Sept. 22, at George Washington Invitational; Sept. 25, George Washington and Howard at Howard; Sept. 28-29, Navy Invitational; Oct. 2, at UMBC; Oct. 4, Catholic, home; Oct. 5-6, at Princeton Invitational; Oct. 10, Maryland and Rutgers at Maryland; Oct. 13, Seton Hall, Loyola and Penn, home; Oct. 19-20, at Delaware Invitational; Oct. 24, Virginia Commonwealth and Western Maryland, home; Oct. 26-27, at Maryland Invitational; Oct. 29, Washington College and American at Washington College; Shipmate, September 1979

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association ALUMNI HOUSE • ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21402

GIFT LIST and ORDER FORM Please indicate item(s) desired, fill in name and address, cut out entire page, and mail with check for total amount. Maryland residents add 5% sales tax.

QTY.

QTY. CHINA 3-Piece Place Setting (Dinner Plate, Cup & Saucer) 5-Piece Place Setting (Dinner, Salad, B&B Plate, Cup & Saucer) Open Stock-Additional Pieces: Dinner Plate Salad Plate Bread & Butter Plate Cup Saucer Soup/Cereal Cream Soup Cup Cream Soup Stand.

Fruit Saucer Gravy Boat Open Vegetable-8" dia.

Open Vegetable-Oval Platter-13" Coffee Pot Sugar, covered Creamer Please: Minimum order of $120 except for replacements. 10% discount on all orders over $500.

MUSIC BOX—Navy Blue & Gold PEWTER JIGGER COUROC TRAY OVAL SWEDISH CRYSTAL DISH JEWELRY Crest cuff links 7/8" Crest on 18" necklace Oval official N.A. cufflinks Crest on money clip Crest charm Women's crest stickpin Crest tie tac Crest on charm bracelet (All crests lOK yellow gold)

$ 30.00 $ 45.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

11.80 8.70 6.30 12.20 6.00 14.25 18.50 6.00 10.50 48.50 25.50 33.50 40.50 51.50 27.50 26.50

$ 11.50 $ 11.50 $ 11.50 $ 11.50 $ 11.50 $ 11.50 $ 14.50 $ 14.50 $ 14.50 $ 14.50

CHAIRS Admiral Arm Chair (East of Miss. R) Admiral Arm Chair (West of Miss. R) Rocker (East of Miss. R.) Rocker (West of Miss. R.)

$ 98.00 $113.00 $ 94.00 $109.00

RUG—WALL HANGING: Circular 45" dia.: 4-ply Wool/Nylon 6-ply Wool/Nylon 6-ply 100% Wool Rectangular 45" x 75": 4-ply Wool/Nylon 6-ply Wool/Nylon 6-ply 100% Wool

$145.00 $ 12.95 $ 15.00 $ 8.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

GLASSWARE 8 oz. on-the-rocks (set of 8) 11 oz. beverage (set of 8) 14 oz. cooler (set of 8) 12 oz. tumbler (set of 8) Martini set (6 pieces) 65 oz. Sonata Pitcher 10 oz. Wine glasses (set of 4) 18 oz. Wine glasses (set of 4) 20 oz. Wine glasses (set of 4) 27 oz. Wine glasses (set of 4)

99.00 36.00 55.00 39.50 29.50 29.50 29.50 36.00

City

$250.00

MEN'S WEAR USNA Crest—clip on USNA Crest—stitch on Blazer Buttons Alumni Tie

$ 19.00 $ 19.00 $ 16.50 $ 9.00

Set Sail RECORD ALBUM

$ 14.38

AddressState-

ZIP

Check enclosed for $_

Shipmate, September 1979

$118.00 $154.00 $175.00

CLOCK-BAROMETER Ensemble

PLEASE PRINT: Name

$ 59.00 $ 78.50 $ 89.50

Phone (

)_

48

Class News DEADLINE: For November—Classes prior to 1930—4 September; later Classes—11 September For December—Classes prior to 1930—2 October; later Classes—10 October

99

It is with deep regret that we have leamed of the death of Louise Kidder Sparrow, widow of Capt. Herbert George Sparrow USN, who was lost in 1924 in the wreck of TACOMA near Vera Cruz, Mexico. Mrs. Sparrow died in Washington (DC) on 9 July. She was a sculptor and poet with an international reputation, famous for her portraits and busts which had been compared to those of Michelangelo.

Mrs. Sparrow's work was exhibited in Washington at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and many of her busts and other works are on permanent display in public buildings and galleries in the country. Also a poet, Mrs. Sparrow wrote more than a dozen volumes, including The Last Cruise, a book about her life with Capt. Sparrow and the circumstances of his death.

Survivors include a son, MGen. Herbert G. Sparrow USA (Ret.) USMA '33, a sister, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

05 The Class can be proud that recognition has been given to another member with the christening of USS INGERSOLL (DD-990) on 26 May 1979 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Named in honor of the late Adm. Royal Eason Ingersoll USN, the ship is the second of this name which recognizes the contribution of the Ingersoll family to the Navy and the country for over 130 years, the first destroyer of this name, (DD-652), having been commissioned in 1943 and having made a most distinguished record in World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. Adm. Ingersoll's daughter, Alice Ingersoll Nagle, was proxy sponsor for the christening, standing in for Mrs. Royal E. Ingersoll who Alice Ingersoll Nagle does the honors as Grace Ingersoll, RAdm. G. J. Thomson USN, the Hon. Trent Lott and Leonard Erb Look on

had to concede that honor to her daughter because, as Mrs. Nagle stated, "After 66 years as a Navy wife and 94 years of living, this decision was made with difficulty and accepted with reluctance by her family." Mrs. Nagle further indicated that "(My father) was a modest man, but I am sure that this once he would have allowed himself the indulgence of pride had it occurred to him that one day such a ship would bear his name. . . . May her service to the nation ever be in the distinguished tradition of the man whose name she bears."

INGERSOLL is a SPRUANCE-class destroyer, the twenty-eighth in a series of thirty being built by the Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula. She is powered by gas turbine engines and can make speeds in excess of 30 knots, being especially effective in anti-submarine warfare. At 563 feet in length and a displacement of 7,800 tons fully loaded, the ships are almost twice as large as previous destroyers.

08 and prior send directly to Shipmate Percent Members: 45

09

Sec'y. and Treas., RAdm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.), 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 78 It is with deep regret that we must report the death of Lady Catherine Moore, widow of Adm. Sir Henry Moore RN, but closer to us as the widow of VAdm. Theodore Stark Wilkinson USN, who died in 1946 in an automobile accident in Norfolk, Virginia, when he sacrificed his life under circumstances similar to his unselfish reactions at Vera Cruz and during the fireroom disaster on board NORTH DAKOTA. As we will recall, Admiral Wilkinson was awarded the Medal of Honor as an ensign while leading his company with skill and courage at Vera Cruz (Mexico) in 1914.

Lady Moore was born in New York City and as a young girl was a Washington debutante. In 1918 she and Admiral Wilkinson were married and she accompanied him to posts in Hawaii, California, and the Panama Canal Zone, while mEiintaining a home in Arlington, Virginia. In 1953 she was married to Adm. Moore, who had served as commander and chief of the British Home Fleet in Worid War II, and as principal aide-de-camp to King George VI. They established residence in Wateringbury, Kent, England, but upon his death she retumed to the Washington area.

For many years she was a volunteer in the Giri Scouts and with the Washington Home.

During the postwar years she worked with the

international activities division of the Red Cross, and was awarded the King Christian Medal for special services by the Danish government.

Our sympathy is expressed to the survivors, a son, Theodore, of New York City, and a daughter, Joan W. Sadler of San Francisco, and eleven grandchildren.

10 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey O. Thomas 725 West Blvd., Kokomo IN 46901 Percent Members: 88

11 Chairman Class Comm., RAdm. G.J. McMiUin, USN (Ret.) 4242 Linden Ave., Long Beach CA 90807 Percent Members: 90 Dr. William P. Mack, Jr. and Miss Marjorie Johnston of Columbus, Ohio, were married in the Naval Academy Chapel on 5 May 1979. Dr. Mack is the son of VAdm. William P. Mack ('37) and Mrs. Mack (Ruth McMillin), and the grandson of Albert R. Mack '11 and George McMillin.

Jane Lightbody and Mr. Ed. Grimes of Seattle, Washington, were married on 9 June 1979.

Jane is the daughter of Dr. Kenneth A. and Mrs. Lightbody (Anne McMillin). Dr. Lightbody passed away in 1974.

Birthday greetings to Fred Hatch on 5 September and Lorlng Batten on the 29th.

12 Sec'y, Comp. Ralph S. Wentworth, USN (Ret.) 1922 Carrollton Rd., Pendennis Mt. Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 73

13 Sec'y-Treas. MGen. C. G. Helmick, USA (Ret.) 4784 Old Dominion Dr. , Ariington VA 22207 Percent Members: 78

14 Sec'y, RAdm. Donald Royce, USN (Ret.) 65 Meadow Road Riverside CT 06878 203/637-2773 Percent Members: 76 A letter from Bruce McN. Miller, Cdr., USN (Ret.) of Delray Beach, Florida states that his Shipmate, September 1979

49 son, Scott, has been appointed to the Naval Academy and was to report 5 July '79. Scott is the only grandson of our Bob Maury, and thus is about to continue the proud tradition of his family on both sides as a potential naval officer. Bob of course was our class secretary for many years until his death in 1968. We had another Maury in the Class "Sife", Sifrein Fontaine Maury. "Sife" resigned in 1920 and died in 1960. The two were distantly related and both were descendants of the noted oceanographer, Matthew Fontaine Maury.

The Millers have invited the Royces to a luncheon at the Maryland Inn in August during Parents' Weekend, but we probably won't be able to attend, due to influx of grandchildren here. Makes me recall the hot days of the Summer of 1910 when I was introduced to salt water and the mammoth jelly fish that flourished in the Severn River. And the Maryland Hotel, where I lodged for several hot days waiting for the Medical Board to pass on my physical fitness before being sworn in belatedly with Charlie Martin and Bob Luker.

A note from Bob out in Santa Monica says he is now bothered with cataracts in addition to some heart difficulties, but he seems to still maintain a philosophic cheerfulness.

15 Chairman and Class Comm. and Sec'y, Adm. A. D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase MD 20015 Percent Members: 92 Summer doldrums hereabouts—and very little class news as the Post Card Club hasn't functioned from this end in some months.

Helena and Bill Granat have moved from Washington to Holland, Pennsylvania (a little north of Philadelphia) and will be sorely missed hereabouts by Washington Classmates and their many friends here. Their address is— Gloria Dei Village, 280 Middle Holland Road #1102, Holland PA 18966, phone 215/322-9353.

The Hoke Smiths had a narrow escape just north of Seattle a few weeks ago when cleaning fluid being used in an adjacent carport to the guest house in which they were living exploded. The Smiths managed to save their papers and valuables, but lost most their clothes to the wall of flame that quickly demolished their quarters.

16 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.), 611 W. 40th St., Baltimore MD 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapllne, USNR (Ret.) 1327 Inspiration Dr. La Jolla CA 92037 Percent Members: 85 East Coast News Continuing the plan suggested by Dutch Wynkoop and reported in June issue of SM, contact was made with four more Classmates who have not been heard from for some time.

All so reached by phone seemed genuinely pleased to be able in this way to send greetings to all and to bring us up to date on their situations.

Shipmate, September 1979

We can only generalize on the information received from the respective calls regarding the members of the families and what they all were doing and where located, etc.; we trust it is sufficient to report that in every case each member consulted was obviously proud of the accomplishments of each generation—in one case all the way down to the fourth!

Andy McFall in Ponte Vedra, Florida, reported that he was getting along pretty well with the help of attending nurses in his home to look out for his needs. He lives in the home that he and his late wife Dorothy shared so happily together for so many years. Andy sounded cheerful and optimistic, and would be delighted to hear from any of his friends. His address is Box 222, Ponte Vedra FL 32082; phone 904/285-6986.

Tom Cooper is in Media, Pennsylvania, (near Philadelphia) also a widower and still living in the same house that he and Doris eiyoyed since he retired following World War II. With the help of a faithful part-time housekeeper he says he is "getting along just fine." He certainly sounded hale and enthusiastic, and evidenced great happiness in his large and interesting family of many skills and talents.

Most all of them are located in the East where Tom can enjoy frequent visits with them.

Tom's address is 133 E 5th St. Media PA 19063; phone 215/566-1144.

Gib Hoover in Bristol, Rhode Island, because of difficulty in talking easily over the phone, had Mabel do that for him while he listened in. While not as spry as he would like to be (Secy, note—Who among us is?) Gib manages to get around pretty well. His mind is as keen as ever and he spends much of his time reading most everything he finds of interest. A son, two daughters and seven grandchildren make up his immediate family, most of whom live in nearby New Jersey and visit Gib and Mabel fairly often. So it appears that the Hoovers are doing right well in spite of the ails that come to most at our time of life. The Hoovers' address is Box 236, Bristol, RI 02809; phone 401/253-9330.

Marquis Mayfield was the last one contacted (the good Lord willing Pll pick up some more of you "long-time-no's" next month or so).

Marquis and Nan live in Beaufort, South Carolina, and Nan did the talking for them as Marquis listened in. He, like Gib, finds it difficult to talk clearly over the phone; his trouble, so common in our age group, is the well known "hardening of the arteries" which can cause some confusion of thought at times. Nan and Marquis celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary a few months ago and that occasion brought together many of their offspring; a son, Stanwix III with two daughters and two sons; a daughter with three children and one grandchild (at least; we might have missed some of the youngsters here). The Mayfields address is Stuart Towne Apts. #50, Beaufort SC 29902; phone 203/524-0732.

We are sorry to have to report the loss of two more of our Class wives. Emily, beloved wife of "Nellie" Gates died suddenly from a stroke on 9 May in Charlottesville, Virginia.

An impressive memorial service was held for Emily in their Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville on 12 May, followed by cremation; her ashes to be placed alongside of her parents in Andover, New Hampshire. Emily was 82 at the time of her death. She and Marquis celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary a month before her passing. Emily was a native of New Hampshire and attended Maryland

College for Women at Lutherville near Baltimore. While there she met and eventually became engaged to "Nellie." They married in 1918 during WWI and enjoyed over sixty years of beautiful life together despite the loss of their younger son during WWII and of their older son three years ago. Nels is survived by two granddaughters, one grandson and one great-grandson. The sympathy of the whole Class is extended to "Nellie" and his family for their great loss in which we share. His address is 1701 Yorktown Drive, Charlottesville VA 22901; phone 804/977-7483.

Word has also been received that Julie, the widow of our "Abe" Kercher, died in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, on 10 February. Since Abe resigned after graduation before obtaining a commission, few of us had the opportunity to know Julie or to follow Abe's career. He died in May 1961 in Goshen, Indiana, his hometown. At that time he was listed as a Commander USNR (Ret.), having had active duty in the naval reserve from 1942 to 1946.

No other details are known about the Kerchers at this time. May they both rest in peace.

West Coast News The May 1916-17-18 Class lunch was enjoyed in the attractive Sky Room of the Officers' Club, Naval Air Station, North Island, on Thursday, the 17th. An excellent menu and all arrangements were handled by Ing Kiland.

Present were: 1916—Jenkins, Rodgers, Root, Herndon, Chapline; 1917—Rogers, Comstock, Kiland; 1918—Curtis. The ladies, Esther Jenkins and Marie Rodgers, lunched in the main dining room facing the Pacific and the station's beautiful beach. Ye Scribe, upon the request of the JUNE WEEK WEST Committee of the San Diego—Coronado Chapter of our Alumni Association, sent out 17 invitations to our California Classmates describing the 3-day schedule centered at our Mission Valley Town and Country Hotel. None planned to attend. It probably all sounded too strenuous for us octogenearians, especially such features as "The 5000-meter run," "The Tennis Tournament," "The Golf Tournament" and Dinner-Dance Banquet, all scheduled for the same day, June 16th.

The fine Guard Room of The Officers' Club.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, was the setting for the June lunch of the 1916-17-18 Classes, Thursday, June 14th. Don Curtis handled all arrangements and another fine three-course menu was enjoyed.

Present were: 1916—Herndon, Root, Jenkins, Rodgers and Chapline; 1917—Kiland; 1918—Curtis. The ladies, Esther Jenkins and Marie Rodgers, with Esther's guest, lunched in the main dining room.

No doubt the small number attending these recent monthly lunches has been noted. As an example. Ye Scribe a year ago generally drove five and sometimes six to the lunches, while to his June lunch there were but two in the car.

At these recent monthly lunches we have all missed "Soc" McGinnis, one of the organizers of the lunches who, while up and around, has been under medical treatment. All hope he will again very soon be with us and in my car. He reports he had a cheering telephone call from and long conversation with Harris Lyle. Harris had previously written that his new home in Fillmore, north of the San Fernando and Simi Valleys, affords his daughter superior riding and exercising areas for her fine horses. His new address has previously been repiorted.

50

17 Sec'y, Capt. Ward P. Davis USN (Ret.) 670 Americana Dr., Annapohs MD 21403 Percent Members: 92

18 Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor, USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25th St., Arlington VA 22202 Percent Members: 93 Our aviator Classmate, Tommy Tomlinson, has lost a second attractive and lovable wife because of cancer. He has our warm-hearted sympathy for having lost his adorable Francel, who passed away peacefully on 31 May. Having watched a loved one slowly losing vitality to that insidious disease twice is more than Tommy's share of strain. He has the consolation of the Class for this strenuous experience.

Many of us will recall meeting Francel at the 60-year reunion in Washington and Annapolis.

Tommy and Francel Further to reinforce your memory of her we have printed her picture with Tommy taken in 1978 in front of their home in Seattie. The story of this marriage is of considerable interest. They became acquainted in 1922 and in 1923 Francel enjoyed her first airplane flight in Tommy's JN4-D. Because he had matrimonial commitments at that time they dropped out of each others lives completely. But fifty years later Tommy and Francel were married, 15 October 1973.

Both had been married before and both had children and grandchildren. Their summer home was in Seattle, but Winters were spent some in Mexico and some in Yuma. This last Winter their stay in Yuma was shortened to about a month because of Francel's health.

Tommy drove his Mercedes diesel and Francel flew.

In Seattle, March through May, Francel was treated for the dread terminal disease in the many ways used by the medical fraternity— although in this as in many cases it was hopeless. After having gone through a similar experience with Margie, Tommy realized that this marriage too, after 5'A delightful years, had to end in deep sorrow. In accordance with her long expressed wishes, remains were cremated and there was no service.

The Class expresses its deep and genuine sympathy to our Classmate. Address him, Capt. Daniel W. Tomlinson, IV, until October at 2320 W. Viemont Way, W. Seattie WA 98199 and thereafter C/O Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wills, Westhill Ranch, Hayfork CA 96041. Joy Wills is Tommy's granddaughter and has a daughter, Christie.

Irma and Bert Rogers retumed to Washington about June first after spending two weeks in El Paso, Texas, visiting their grandson and wife, Diana and Randy Lore. Many of us will remember the Lores as they attended our 60th anniversary dinner in Annapolis. They own and operate a business known as Sante Fe Distributors, which is a wholesale distributor of sporting goods, rifles, shotguns, ammunition and accessories. Bert reports a very smooth flight from Washington to El Paso and return, with two stops enroute. The Lores live in EI Paso County just outside the city proper in a new development of commodious Californiatype homes.

While there they saw and visited with Gail and Ted Gibb who live in a roomy and very comfortable apartment in El Paso, complete with swimming pool practically outside their door. Both looked well and enjoying life.

Bert said he was somewhat disappointed when he saw the Rio Grande River, which at El Paso is a very narrow and shallow stream that can be, and is, crossed on foot in spite of the many border guards. They made several visits to Juarez, just across the Rio Grande, a typical Mexican city. Bert said they had a most enjoyable visit but it was nice to get back home in spite of thunderstorms and gas lines.

Dwight C. Cook (Doc) our Classmate for one year only, passed away in his home at Mt. Dora, Florda, on 12 April. He was proud that he lived on the highest spot in Florida—137 feet above the sea. We regret to report the death of this Classmate for he was one of several non-grads with whom we have been close such as attendance of 5-year reunions. John Ballentine was his roommate plebe summer at which time they were the first in the Class seriously to "Frap-the-pap"—25 plus 2 weeks under hack. Doc was the first class secretary and was awarded a class ring.

Early in WWI he took Army training at Fort Niagara, New York and was commissioned a second lieutenant. In France and Germany he served with the 79th and 2nd Divisions. He was wounded and gassed and was awarded the Purple Heart. He resigned as a first lieutenant October '19 but returned to the Army for about a year '24-'25.

Then he joined the McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., a member of the Marketing Counselors Staff. This group of seven men developed the principles of industrial marketing. They made possible and implemented the orderly, logical and economical development of industrial markets, The book. Industrial Marketing at Work, was the first textbook on marketing and was largely Doc's work. His last job covering some 22 years was with the Industrial Press where he represented Machinery.

He retired in 1957 to Mt. Dora with his wife, the former Margery Houghton. Other survivors are three daughters—Mrs. John Sibley of Newton Square, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Sally C. Brown of Deland, Florida; and Mrs. Gregory Gibson of Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania; also two sons-in-law and 11 grandchildren.

Address Margery at 2309 Overlook Drive, Mt. Dora FL 32757.

In June Shipmate reference again was made

to the 40-acre gift of property to the Sub Base

by Jimmy Fife. Prior to the release of that issue, Capt. James C. Hay USN commander of the base, wrote a very friendly letter wishing to give Jimmy's class an accurate picture of the more or less understandable comments by the local press concerning the development of the Fife area. Various 1918 news items pretty well have explained the situation at the Base and thanks to Bill Domer have been in consonance with Capt. Hay's explanation. We quote from him: "As I have indicated, at all times it has been and will continue to be my policy to insure that all development of the Fife Recreation Area will fulfill the legal obligations and requirements as set forth in Executive orders, Federal legislation, state legislation where applicable, and local pollution regulations. I also have the deepest concern for Admiral Fife's desire to maintain the area in its natural state as much as possible and will ensure that this is done."

We regret to report the death of Vaughn Bailey on 11 June in Washington. More about Vaughn in your column later.

Birthdays Birthday greetings are sent to Savvy Malone, 9/5; Leslie Blank, 9/8; Riley Dodge, 9/16; Henry Hutchins, 9/17; Tim Withers, 9/27; W. O. Bailey, 10/2; Elmer Duvall, 10/10; Bert Rogers, 10/14; Henry McCowan, 10/18; Bill Domer, 10/19; Bill Hartt, 10/27.

19 Sec'y, VAdm. Wm. M. Callaghan, USN (Ret.) 7108 Meadow Lane, Chevy Chase MD 20015 Percent Members: 84 The long lead time required for submitting news for this column often results in an anachronism. A case in point is the note in the July-August issue of Shipmate concerning the serious illness of George O'Rear. Regretfully, that illness proved to be terminal as early as 30 May in Massillon, Ohio. George was buried at Arlington on 5 June. Miles DuVal, Tom Wynkoop and your recorder mustered for the graveside service and offered the sympathy of the Class to George's widow Helen, their daughter and two grandchildren who attended.

It is of interest to note that when George was on duty at the Academy, the midshipmen made up their own ditty for him, to wit: O dear I fear I hear O'Rear.

He will long be remembered.

The Class family lost another member in June. Dorothy Sinnott, Desmond Sinnott's widow, died suddenly in Columbus, Ohio, on the 16th. She had been a resident of a convalescent home there for some years.

Graveside services were held at Arlington on the 21st. Present from the Class to offer their sympathy to the surviving daughter Patricia and her son, were the Harry Rochesters, George Dyer, Ross Winckler, Tom Wynkoop and again, your recorder. The Rends were represented by their daughter, Lonnie Donahue.

For those who might wish to express their condolences to the daughter, her address is: Shipmate, September 1979

51 Mrs. Harry Coles, 2605 Wellesley Drive, Columbus OH 43321. Adaline Dyer who has been so faithful in accompanying George to all class activities missed the service for Dorothy because of an attack of painful shingles. Hopefully, recovery was expected to be sufficient to enable them to proceed to their summer retreat in New Hampshire in late June, and in late July to attend the annual convention of the M.O.W.W. in Norfolk.

Kay Hunt was not able to make the 61st Meeting but carried out her plan for a June and July visit to the East Coast. She visited many of her old friends in the Washington Area and was entertained there at many parties, one a dinner party by her cousins, the Jim O'Haras (Army); by Florence and Tom Wynkoop who honored her with a lovely cocktail buffet at the Bethesda Officer's Club; and by Fay and Tex Settle at a luncheon at the Cosmos Club. Kay was to visit her son and family in Pennsylvania and then on to New Hampshire and Maine for other stops before returning to San Diego.

The Wincklers have a new address in Annapolis. It is 1008 Pallman Rd., Zip 21403.

20 Sec'y, Capt. Wm A. P. Martin, USN (Ret.) 2 St. Mary's St., Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 82 A note from Benny Decker dated 24 May: "Dear Wap, Enclosed is a clipping from the San Diego Union . . . When I retumed from the Class Reunion I called Dutch Christoph by phone to give him a copy of the Memorial Service held at the Reunion. Helen answered and reported that Dutch had recently been transferred to a rest home. There he died on 20 May. Helen has taken it all philosophically, saying it is all for the best, as Dutch could recognize no one and was not able to understand. At Dutch's funeral Mass on the 25th of May at St. Vincent de Paul's church in San Diego, Helen and Dutch's son, Chris, was in his rear admiral's white uniform. He looked sharp. Chick Hartman and I were the only Classmates present. His burial was at El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego.

"Again I wish to thank Roz and Carter and our Classmates for the splendid reunion. We are grateful for all the happy memories inspired by this gathering of the Class of 1920. I hope that a copy of Chaplain Bedingfield's Remembrance will be distributed to all of our Class."

Benny left us a generous contribution toward our 65th!

Dutch was bom in Washington (D.C.) and appointed to the Academy from Ohio. He received his Master of Science Degree from Columbia University and was a pioneer in the engineering phase of aviation, having served aboard the SARATOGA. He also helped develop some of the Navy dirigibles. He was navigator of CHICAGO in the Pacific for three years. In 1944 with the beginning of hostilities in WW II he was assigned to the newly formed Seventh Amphibious Force and served in the Southwest Pacific, participating in several landings with the First Marine Division. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for action in this assignment. In 1944 he was ordered to duty as CO.

of the REINA MERCEDES at the USNA. In

1947 he was ordered to the Staff of the Eleventh Naval District until being transferred to the retired list.

Shipmate, September 1979

In a second career, he was purchasing agent for the Chinese Naval Dockyard in Shanghai from 1947 to 1949 after which he was an engineer for offshore drilling platforms before joining Teledyne Ryan Corporation.

He is survived by his widow Helen, 3535 First Ave., Apt. 58, San Diego CA 92103, two sons, Frederick and RAdm. Karl J. Cristoph, jr. USN '48.

The Class sends its deep sympathy to Helen and the Christoph family. Helen writes: "I think my son has already written you, but I did want to thank the Class of '20 for the beautiful flowers that came here to my home: it helped cheer up a very sad and tearful person. Many thanks to all. Sincerely, Helen."

William Evans Anthony Mullan died at Bethesda Naval Hospital on Thursday, 14 June. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated by the pastor at Roman Catholic St. John's Church in Frederick, Maryland, on June 19 at noon, at which Dudley Page represented the Class. At the burial, later that aftemoon, the honorary pallbearers were Carter Anderson, Ray Holsinger and Jim Crowe and three grandsons, Lt. (j-g-) John Mullan, Midn. 3/c Martin Mullan, (Duke University), and Tim Tansey of Frederick. Class flowers were sent

by Mead Pearson and a 13-gun salute was rendered with full military honors. Mullan's wife, Pauline, had died in May 1978. The Class sends deep sympathy to the Mullan family.

At the outbreak of World War II Mullan had just graduated from the Naval War College and was ordered to ViNCiNNES as XO and "fought with her until she was sunk at Savo Island."

While recovering from severe wounds he was ordered as Commandant of the Waves School at Indiana University. Then, Mullan was ordered as C O . of the AA cruiser SAN DIEGO, which was the designated flagship for Task Forces 38 and 58. SAN DIEGO was the first major ship to enter Tokyo Bay and moored at Yokosuka as the communications center for the Allied Forces. Mullan was credited with 11 engagements from Midway to Iwo Jima for which he was awarded three Silver Star Medals, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart.

Surviving are his children, Wm. E. Mullan, Jr. of Chevy Chase, Mrs. Richard G. (Betty) Wynne of McLean, Virginia, Mrs. Robert F. (Joanne) Tansey of Frederick, with whom he made his home after his wife's death, and Sister Mary of St. Christopher of Phoenix, Arizona; sixteen grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. At the funeral, as Andy reported, "quite a crowd with his son, daughters, grandchildren and friends."

His distinguished record gave lustre to the Class. (Also, see "Last Call.")

Class Reunion Here is a listing of those who came to the Class Reunion on 12-13 May. Almost one hundred were guests, all told.

31 Classmates attended 24 Wives 22 Widows 77 20 Guests 97 Total

Classmates and wives: Aller, H. C ; Anderson, C C and Viola; Baker, F. L. and Mac; Bassett, M. H., and Eleanore; Beck and Evelyn; Bockius and Peggy; Bottom and Gloria; Christmas, W. F. and Wee; Daggett, Roz and Pope; Decker, Benny and Edwina; Fahmey, Del and Helen; Forrestel, E. P.; Goggins, W. B. and Curley; Grove, M. H. and Marion; Haff, T. G. and Dottie; Harris, M. D. and Zaydee; Harrison, L. and Elizabeth; Kranzfelder, E. P. and Barbara; Lee, C V. and Virginia; Maichle, F. M. and Emmy; Markell, H. and grandson Todd Stroud; Martin, W. A. P. and Frances; McMenemy, E. H. and Mary; Moncure, J. P.; Page, Dudley and Myrtle; Patterson, Gordon A. and Eleanor; Pearson, Mead S.; Reed, K. S. and Peg; Swanson, C F.; Ward, B. P. and Ellen; Wheyland, M. C and Chariotte.

Widows: Brantly, Mrs. H. H. (Marie); Chadwick, Mrs. Harriet; Chalkley, Mrs. H. H.; Deringer, Mrs. H. H. (Mabel); DeWeese, Mrs. Wade (Kitty); Dupre; Mrs. M. M. (Marie); Dusinberre (Mrs. Charlotte Snelson); Hepburn, Mrs. W. P. (Marilyn); Koms, Mrs. V. E. (Willie); Lyons, Mrs. Gladys; Miller, Mrs. Paul (Mary Jo); Musser, Mrs. Ruth; Osborn, Mrs. D. R. (Happy); Pendleton, Mrs. P. E. (Mary); Sexton, Mrs. H. O. (Ruth); Sickel, Mrs. H. G. (Fran); Smith, Mrs. C W. (Eddie); Stoddert, Mrs. F. B. (Adelaide); Surran, Mrs. C L. (Rose); Taylor, Mrs. H. W. (Harriet); Tumey, Mrs. W. L. (Marj) (Hugh's widow); and Wooldridge, Mrs. E. T. (Marion).

It is regretted that the July/August Shipmate news came out slightly disarranged. This occurred in the third column, so we shall start over. What should have been said is: A note from Dippy Johnson's widow, Ann. "Have been to Egypt and S. Africa since I've heard from you .and trying to get on the trip up the Danube in August, but they say they are sold out so am on wait list."

And Jean Hopwood indicates that the last reunion without Hoppy was too much. She sends a generous check for the Class fund. Her address: Jean Hopwood, 907 N. Washington St., Shamokin PA 17872.

(Ed note: The confusion in the July/August edition is deeply regretted and our apologies to all concerned.)

21 Sec'y, Capt. Heber B. Brumbaugh USN (Ret.), 3722 Manor Road, Apt. 2 Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Sec'y West Coast (SF Bay Area): Mr. Norman C. McKee 19 Blue Ridge Lane, Woodside CA 94062 Sec'y., San Diego Area: RAdm. Logan McKee USN (Ret.) 738 Glorietta Blvd.

Coronado CA 92118 Percent Members: 85 In early June we were glad to receive a photo from Bob Berry with the following explanation:

Coming to Homecoming?

21-23 September 1979

52

Ransom Davis with brother Fred and Bob Berry

"Ransom K. Davis (left) of Menio Park, California, recently visited his brother and sister-in-law, Ruth and Fred Davis, in their home in Leisure World Laguna Hills in Southem California. Fred (center) was a successful lawyer in Westem Pennsylvania until he retired in California 26 years ago. He and Ruth have lived here in this retirement community of 22,000 inhabitants for 14 years and like it.

Bob Berry (right), another Leisure Worlder, helped entertain Dave during his visit."

A letter from RAdm. Rupert M. (Zim) Zimmerli dated June 5 asked that the following be printed in our Class Notes in Shipmate: "To all of Maijorie's and my friends:—God took into his arms my beloved wife Marjorie Ross Zimmerli on June 2, 1979, after almost 57 years of happiness together. I must now steer my lonely course toward a final anchorage with her in our family plot in Lyons, New York. I pray for fair winds and a following sea.— Rupert M. Zimmerli, Class of ' 2 1 . " Our deep sympathy to "Zim." His address: Perrine Farm, Lyons NY 14489.

A letter from Raleigh Hales dated June 7, 1979: "Dear Heber: Gwen and I returned home on June 3 after a two weeks trip East. Flew to Northampton, Massachusetts, for her 55th reunion at Smith College. It was held during Commencement Week. They had a pretty good attendance, with several pleasant luncheons and dinners.

"After the reunion we flew to Newport News and spent the night with my niece and her husband. Took off the next morning and drove down the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Stayed one night at Nags Head (visiting Kitty Hawk en route) and also Ocracoke.

Took the ferry from Ocracoke to Cedar Island, touring Beaufort, Atlantic Beach and Morehead City. This was really nostalgic for me, as I had not been there since about 1912.

Our family used to go there for a week or two every Summer during the years from 1907 through 1912. Stopped at New Bern to see Tryon Palace; then to my hometown, Wilson, North Carolina, for several days, and finally to Winston-Salem to visit relatives. While there my niece and her husband gave a cocktail party, to which they invited two Smith College grads plus husbands and two Naval Academy men plus wives. One was "Van" Van Metre in the Class of 1930, who is a friend of our Classmate "Sabe" Sabin. The other was Hank Lauerman in 1938. One of his Classmates is Bill Ingram, son of Jonas. Bill lives in Pasadena and I occasionally play tennis with him. Flew home from Winston.

"Gwen joins me in our best to Nina and you.

"Regards, Raleigh."

A letter from Robert C. (Bobby) Greenwald of 1484 Ave. H, N.E., Winter Haven FL 33880, dated June 22, 1979, and abridged slightiy: "Dear Heber: Flo and I had a happy reunion with Johnny Pixton last week, June

11th. My brother Jim (Five-Striper of '26) and his wife Charlotte were celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary at their son's home in Sarasota, so off we went to the Fair city by the Gulf. Johnny is very fond of my younger brother and attended the splendid dinner party held at a country club for the happy couple.

Johnny invited Flo and me to join him the following day at his lovely retirement home. Bay Village on the Tamiami Trail, just north of the city. We had a marvelous luncheon and a most satisfying visit after all these years. It had been 15 years since I last saw him. Johnny is still the same twinkle-in-the-eye person he was at Annapolis and is in apparently first-class shape physically. I happened to grasp one of his arms and it was like steel! He keeps in excellent shape daily. We all remember him for his excellent record as a wrestler.

"As for us, life goes on smoothly here in Winter Haven. I keep busy at my oil painting and in teaching members of AARP to paint. I have a fine workshop, always busy with some project. And, after 'shoebox' stamp collecting since age 12, a few years ago I decided to organize the collection in philatelic order. Now I have a very fine collection of value. Health is moderately good for my 81 years. I stopped smoking about ten years ago.

"I've had fun keeping up with the Class and its doings through Shipmate and regretted missing the 55th Reunion, but was in the hospital at the time. Thanks for the fine reporting you all are doing in our magazine. Keep it up.

As ever, /s/ Bobby."

The Washington-Annapolis Group Capt. Wayne Allison (Mac) McDowell USN (Ret.) was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 18 May sifter services in the Ft. Myer Chapel. (See "Last Call" for July-August.)

Our Class was represented by Homer Eimers, Blackie Loker, Dee deRivera, the Dudleys and the Brumbaughs. "Brookie" Mansfield '20, a childhood friend of Mac's, also attended. Connie McDowell was accompanied to Washington by her young grandson Andrew Saunders.

During this news period (May 19-June 29) we met only once for lunch: on 22 May at the Officers' Club, NNMC, Bethesda, attended by: Wop Barbaro with his guest, MGen. "Barney" Oldfield, USA (Ret.), Polly and Fred Boone, Eleanor and Cat Brown and their guests Ann and George Van Deurs, Nina and Heber Brumbaugh, Dee deRivera, Margaret and Jim Dudley, Homer Eimers, Alwilda Ferris, Marge and Dolly Fitzgerald, Gerry and Bill Fletcher, Vera and Harold Houser, Lucile Kelley, Betty Lamdin, Mary C Leggett, Blackie Loker, Dorothy Russell, Val and Al Smith and Sherwood Smith.

It was good to have the Van Deurs with us.

They had driven East and hoped to find enough gas to drive back to their Marin County (Califomia) home. They gave a good report on the San Francisco group of '21ers. Betty Lamdin had had a fine vacation in Hawaii with the Giles and Jerry Shannonhouse. On the return trip she had visited her son Bill in Colorado.

Dolly Fitzgerald brought us up-to-date on activities at the Academy, it being just before "Commissioning Week" (until this year "June Week").

The gas shortage in the Washington area caused cancellation of plans for the June 26th luncheon in Annapolis at Alumni House. The July and August luncheons had already been cancelled because of expected poor attendance, so that the next luncheon for our group

was scheduled for 26 September in the Officers' Club, NNMC, Bethesda. Checking on a few who had been ill, we talked with Kitty Colclough and with Fully Fullinwider. Kitty was feeling better and said she was gradually regaining strength. Fully was taking nourishment and slowly putting on a little weight. We had not heard of the rough time they had had: their house had weathered attacks from three directions: heavy snow broke their terrace overlooking Rock Creek Park; a hit-and-run motorist had demolished their gate; and a fire, apparently caused by a short circuit, had burned out their third floor. The D.C. Fire Department had responded magnificently, putting the fire out with minimum damage. In spite of it all. Fully and Carol were in fine spirits.

We all were saddened at the news that Mary Ashton Braun, wife of RAdm. Boynton L. (Buddy) Braun, had died June 20th in Fredericksburg, Virginia, after a long illness. Services were held in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Owens, Virginia, on 22 June, followed by burial in the church cemetery. This is the church in which Mary and Buddy were married in 1930—her family's church—and the funeral services were well attended by members of her family, including her three sisters and four brothers. The Class of '21 was represented by Adm. and Mrs. Walter F. (Fred) Boone and by Homer Eimers. We extend our deep sympathy to Buddy in his loss.

The Brauns and Boones were close friends from the time Buddy and Fred had a short tour at the Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Virginia, in 1929. One aftemoon on the gulf course Fred had the pleasure of introducing Buddy to Mary. The next year he was best man at their wedding. The two couples were together again when Fred and Buddy both had a tour at the Dahlgren Proving Ground from 1933 to 1935.

When Buddy retired he and Mary settled on a small farm not far upriver from Dahlgren, in a house overlooking the Potomac, where Buddy still lives. The nearest town is Owens, but his post office address is Route 2, Box 220, King George VA 22485.

Evelyn Wahl Macklin, widow of Capt.

Charles F. (Buddy) Macklin Jr. USN (Ret.), died in Coronado, Califomia, on 25 June and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery beside "Buddy" on 29 June. Evelyn's son. Col. Joseph D. (Dave) Macklin USA (Ret.) USMA '54, came from Bonita, Califomia, for the graveside services. Son C F. Macklin III, who had cared for his mother for years, was ill and unable to make the trip. The Class of '21 was represented by Homer Eimers and Heber Brumbaugh.

Justin Dickins (left) with LCdr. Ned Muffley and Arthur (Red) Condon Now, here is a picture for the musically inclined—two of our dear, departed Classmates preparing for a recital in 1972 with LCdr. N. C Muffley, leader of the Naval Academy band at the time. Justin Dickins and Red Condon both died in Annapolis in 1976.

Shipmate, September 1979

53 San Francisco News Because "Pat" Carlisle was connected with two classes and had kept up through the years with Navy friends to probably a greater extent than most of the other wives, we in the Bay Area thought this write-up would be of special interest to a wide number of readers.

Marjorie Goodman Carlisle, wife of RAdm. Harold A. Carlisle USN (Ret.) '21, died 28 April at her home in Los Altos Hills following an illness. Mrs. Carlisle (Pat) was a native of Tyler, Texas, and attended school and college in that state. In 1922 she was married to Ens. William E. Sullivan '21 who later died while on active duty at Bremerton Naval Shipyard.

Throughout her life Pat was involved in volunteer activities, serving during World War II, as executive secretary of volunteer services, Hawaii Chapter of American Red Cross, as well as Motor Corps driver and in Gray Lady services to hospitals. More recently she had taught volunteer remedial reading in an East Palo Alto public school. In 1958 Pat and " A B " Carlisle were married and later moved to their home, "La Colina de Venados," in Los Altos Hills, Califomia. Pat is survived by her husband; stepmother, Mrs. Sam V. Goodman of Tyler, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Naidah Jordan; a granddaughter, Michelle Jordan; a grandson, Charles Jordan (all of Kailua, Hawaii); a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jerome (Nancy) P. Solari of San Francisco; a stepson, David P. Carlisle of San Mateo; and five step-grandchildren. Private memorial services were held, conducted by the Reverend Charles Bezdek, of the Foothills Congregational Church, Los Altos, Califomia. Memorial gifts to donor's favorite charity are preferred by the family.

Mildred and Kirby Kirby-Smith recently enjoyed a conducted 34-day tour of Asia. Following is Kirby's account: "Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal were completely new to us. We saw much in those countries that appealed and enchanted us. In Sri Lanka, on the bus ride from Colombo to Hunas Falls (where we spent three nights on a tea plantation), we saw many interesting sights; working elephants, bats hanging from trees, snake charmers, natives picking tea leaves and gathering spice. The people everywhere were ingenuous and seemed very happy. Except for the many beggars at all tour stops, people sleeping in the streets in the large cities, crowded housing and other manifestations of over-population, India, to us, did not seem as sordid and depressing as we had imagined. India has much beauty to be seen; the Taj Mahal in its superb elegance defies words; then, too, Indian women dressed in their many colored saris present a lovely sight to behold. We were awed by the advanced state their ancient civilization had attained as reflected in their art, architecture and sculpture.

We had no language problems since the effects of long British domination still shown. India appears very proud of its accomplishments since attaining independence. Our only disappointment in Nepal was not being able to see Mt. Everest or any of the other great snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas. We leamed that these peaks are hidden behind haze and mist much of the time throughout the year. We saw several young people dressed in mountain trekking gear, undoubtedly bent on climbing some of the peaks, or at least getting close enough for photographs. On side trips we saw lovely scenery, many beautiful gardens, neatly tended rice terraces, exotic temples and stubas. On a few occasions communications with natives in the country was difficult, but Shipmate, September 1979

they were always very friendly and eager to please. Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok were other stops on the tour. They were mostly impressive for the changes made since visited many years ago."

Capt. Wayne A. McDowell USN (Ret.) '21 died on 14 May at Burlingame, Califomia.

Services were held in the Ft. Myer Chapel on 18 May with interment in Arlington National Cemetery. He had a distinguished Naval career, primarily a "submarine sailor," and also eamed a postgraduate degree in marine engineering at University of Califomia, Berkeley. After retirement Wayne spent five years as administrator with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Silver Springs, Maryland. His wife, Connie and he finally moved to San Bmno, Califomia. Wayne regularly attended '21 class lunches as long as his health permitted and it was a great disappointment to him when he could no longer be with his Class. He is survived by his widow, the former Corinne (Connie) Schlegel, a daughter, Mrs. James A. (Janet) Saunders of South San Francisco, and two grandsons, Andrew and Norman Saunders. Memorials may be sent to the Navy Relief Society. (Also, see "Last Call" for July-August.)

LCdr. Robert Eugene (Skip) Canty USN (Ret.) '21 died on 14 May at the Mission Convalescent Hospital, 1250 Broadway, Sonoma CA 95476. Skipper was probably the oldest member of our Class, and after retirement had lived at the San Francisco Press Club for many years. His remaining years had been spent in the convalescent hospital. About a year-anda-half ago. Lew Johns had an interesting visit with Skip. Three days before his passing Lew agEiin paid Skip a visit. His mind was clear, his memory good and he enjoyed talking over old times. Two surviving sisters live in Elgin, Illinois, where Skipper will be buried.

On 31 May lunch for the Class of '21 was served in a private dining room at the Presidio Officers' Club. The unusually good lunch was preceded by cocktails. The ranks understandably had somewhat dwindled. Those present were: Albert Arkush, AB Carlisle, Joe Connolly, Doc Cooke, Red Craig, Dave Davis, Lew Johns, Jimmy Harris, Kirby Kirby-Smith, Norman McKee, Charlie Roland, Piggy Schwien, Tommy Thomas, and Cy Young. The Class was further represented by its many attractive wives who were served lunch in the dining room.

Classmate Al Main's death was reported in the Bay area '21 write up for July-August Shipmate. Recently received information is given for the benefit of Classmates and friends who were close to Al during his service years.

Al was bom in Fuchow, China, in 1897. He attended Comell College, Mt. Vemon, Iowa, before entering the Naval Academy. His preWorld War II sea duty included serving in destroyers and battleships. From 1930-32 he went to the Yangtze Patrol, serving in the PALOS and LUZON. He attended the Naval War College junior course, then was stationed at the sub base at New London. His wartime duty included sea duty and submarines, and was captain of MONITOR, a net layer. After retiring from the Navy in 1947 Al was employed by Bechtel Engineering Corp. in San Francisco until his second retirement at age 65. He lived the rest of his life with his wife, Margaret, at their home in Tiburon.

San Diego News The San Diego Chapter of the Class of 1921 held its regular monthly at the Marine Recmit Depot on Tuesday, 22 May. Present were the following: Paul Abemethy, Nick Carter, Abie Cook, Sydney Dodds, Tom Esling, Hod Gorry, Judge Hailey, Logan McKee, Tim O'Brien, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Leo Stafford, Rex Tallman, Herb Tellman and Bunny Wray.

We had sad news from Vicksburg Mississippi, that our greatly admired and dear friend, Josephine Thames Todd, widow of Carlton Todd, lost her life incident to the burglary of her apartment, on 30 April.

After Carlton's death " J o " sold their house on Fort Hill, next door to her sister Gloria and brother-in-law, John Tom Bottom '20, and moved into an apartment in downtown Vicksburg.

A burglar jimmied a kitchen window, tied and gagged Jo. Apparently she died soon after that ordeal. The burglar subsequently removed the ropes and gag but it was too late. A suspect has been arrested and was to be brought to trial in June.

Jo will be sorely missed by her family and many friends.

The June meeting was held at the Marine Corps Recmit Depot on 26 June. Present were the following members: Paul Abemethy, Abie Cook, Jim Baker, T. O. Cullins, Duncan Curry, Sydney Dodds, Tom Esling, Hod Gorry, Judge Hailey, Bud Hall, Bob Hickey, Bris McHugh, Logan McKee, Ivan Miller, George Peet, Sabe Sabin, Don Smith, Leo Stafford, and Herb Tellman. We were fortunate in having two guests, both of whom were welcomed enthusiastically; Charly Maguire '21, and George Watson '22.

And, regretfully, we repeat the sad news mentioned earlier. The Chairman reported to us the death of Evelyn Ann Wahl Macklin, which occurred the moming of 25 June. Evelyn was the widow of Charles F. (Buddy) Macklin who died in January 1973. Evelyn had been in poor health for some time.

The Macklins were married in Bellingham, Washington, in August 1924. They had been residents of Coronado since 1949 when Buddy was serving in the Amphibious Force, Pacific.

Evelyn is survived by two sons, both of whom reside in this area; Charles F. Ill and Joseph David, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.).

Other survivors are a sister, two brothers and five grandchildren. The local Chapter of the Class made a gift to The American Cancer Society in memory of Evelyn.

Don Smith was welcomed back from Mexico.

Ray Tarbuck is back in his home in Coronado. His son Dick's ship is based in San Diego. Dick and family have quarters on North Island.

A decision was made to hold a Co-Ed Bmnch. After the meeting, the date of Sunday, 19 August at noon, was selected.

54

22 Sec'y., Capt. D. H. Johnston USN (Ret.) 3928 N. 36th St., Arlington VA 22207 Corr. Sec'y., RAdm. J. L. Pratt USN (Ret.) 4000 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016 Percent Members: 82 Jasper Holmes' book Double-Edged Secrets published by the Naval Institute Press is a must. To quote from the publisher, and to which we subscribe, "Captain W. J. Holmes, U.S. Navy (Retired), was one of the men whose wisdom and quick thinking materially shortened the struggle for the Pacific, thus saving thousands of lives on both sides of the war.

Double-Edged Secrets is the story of his intelligence service from June 1941 until the end of the war. It is the first account of these critical events to benefit from the recently liberalized American security regulations.

"Few men alive today know the facts set forth in this book as Jasper Holmes does, and fewer still could write of them with his skill, humor, and sensitivity."

June 5th was like a mid-August day in Washington, but ten intrepid elderly gentlemen made it through the humidity and gas guzzling traffic to the class luncheon, with no visible ill effects.

Some of the stories might be termed a bit raffish but acceptable in a gathering of old seafarers reminiscing about such things as coaling ship in St. Thomas some sixty years ago when native ladies carried the coal aboard in 40-lb basket loads atop their heads, for which they received a Danish penny a load. Such memories were stirred by a bottle of the finest Bay Rum Omer Kneeland had just brought back from the West Indies (Barbados). One hundred-and-fifty proof it is, with that fine aroma which wafted from every barber shop door in days gone by. The scent not unpleasant, but the stuff, although unpolluted in those days, was less tasty than bacardi. However, mixed in coffee it was palatable to unsophisticated taste buds and, most importantly, (as many who made the midshipman cmise in 1919 can testify), bay mm was not suspect, although it is possible that our officers' noses spotted some unusually fastidious smelling characters among their charges.

Harvey Walsh, now one of our most travelled members, generously bought the drinks in celebration of his recent 80th birthday. Harvey and Nina have reciprocal arrangements with the Butterfields, and a number of well placed children and relatives, all contributing to their frequent and pleasant changes of scenery and climate.

Johnny Parker, who is usually present, had moved to Rehoboth for the Summer. From now on Johnny will divide much of his time between Rehoboth and Delray Beach, Florida, with only spot business trips to Washington.

Others present were Bev Coleman, Frank Akers, Johnny Johnston, Zeke Sanbom, Carl Espe, Owen Comp, Oliver Walker, and your columnist. Ten in all. The ladies, who chose to have their own table this time, were Peggy Johnston, Baylis Akers, Marjorie Sanbom, and Nina Walsh.

Elizabeth Walker is much improved in health, so Oliver, as of this writing, is planning a trip to the Restigouche River in Canada for a go at those magnificent Atlantic salmon during

their annual migration from the Saragosa Sea into our northeastem fresh-water river.

Doc Pratt had just retumed from the lovely green hills of northem Vermont where are found his four grandchildren, their mother, and for those who might relish a bit of country news, their 15 magnificent Rhode Island Red hens; the latter had produced 16 large brown eggs in one day. The eggs were traded with a neighbor who repaired a bridle for the farm horse. My grandson, JLP IV, aged 17, sold my eight-year-old Buick up there in Vermont for twice what it was valued in Washington. So Doc has a budding used-car salesman in his family.

We have received from Alan McCracken a copy of one of his recent self-styled "social studies," entitled "Women Warriors Aboard Men-of-War." It is an exhaustive consideration of many unusual facets of the difficulties which will certainly arise when service women are assigned to combat ships. Starting with plumbing problems, the essay includes much realism and good humor.

Incidentally, Alan believes that he is the oldest living graduate of the Naval Academy who was actually on the island of Corregidor when General Wainwright surrendered it. Thereupon Alan began his nearly three hungry years (more than 1000 days) of enforced attendance at several special "institutions of higher education" (in the Philippine Islands) where the "instmctors" were well-armed Japanese soldiers, and a barbed wire enclosure prevented any "cutting of classes," which provided an extremely advanced course in human relations.

As the individual names of the members of the "student body" were not reported for about a year, they were carried at home as M.I. A. (Missing in Action). Under such drastic and discouraging conditions they realized that there is nothing in the whole world they could do to change or mitigate their situation. It soon became apparent that the most basic and important thing in life was to get enough rice each day to stay alive until tomorrow. It was admittedly difficult to accept the corollary philosophy that "If tomorrow never comes, at least I've had today," particularly when every "today" is in itself just about a total loss from practically any point of view.

Nevertheless, it is quite true that everybody did leam a great deal while attending the Emperor's Rice and Weed-soup Academies where the uniform of the day was G-strings and bare feet. Unfortunately however, knowledge was acquired at tremendous personal cost. It is sad and tragic to have to relate that the "curriculum" was so rugged that several thousand of the "students" did not live to "graduate."

In fact after the war when the U.S. Graves Registration people came to the Philippines, they dug up 2,637 American bodies just in one of the three prison camps in which Alan did "time." No wonder he considers himself lucky to be alive.

We will be happy to send a copy of Alan's "Women Warriors Aboard Men-of-War" which you will enjoy. It is a bit too long for inclusion in the column, but if you would like to read the whole of it there is a price: Class news is getting hard to come by these days, so we make a proviso: The cost of a copy of Alan's opus will be 150-200 words of news about yourself or other '22 septo and octogenarians, their wives, and progeny down to the third and fourth generations.

We close with this sage (?) observation: "If medical science has improved so much

during the last 40 years, why don't we feel as good as we did 40 years ago?"

23 Sec'y, RAdm. Elliott Strauss, USN (Ret.) 2945 Garfield Terrace Washington, DC 20008 East Coast Reporter Lt. Wm. P. Wadbrook USN (Ret.) 620 Americana Drive, Apt. 205 Annapolis MD 21403 West Coast Reporter Capt. H. H. ConneUey USN (Ret.) 544 Silvergate Avenue, San Diego CA 92106 Percent Members: 95 Speed Edwards has, as he states in the May Bulletin, "retumed the baton as the Chapter's Secretary and East Coast Correspondent to Bill Wadbrook. Bill accepts and states he is glad to have the opportunity, once again, to serve his Class.

As I write this in early June, memories of our delightful Class Luncheon in May linger on. Lydia and Speed were the generous hosts for our luncheon as well as for cocktails at their beautiful home overlooking the South River. A fair and charming lady who attended the Edwardses' party contributes this tribute to the delightful hospitality of our host and hostess.

"Classmates of the Washington environs area are still remembering a happy day in May when they gathered on the sunshiny slope that marks the Edwards' water front. They could have gladly spent at least half a day there partaking of the unstinted flow of drinks and delicious tid-bits; but that was not in the cards.

"Lydia and Speed undertook and accomplished the impossible, moving a large body of people from a completely satisfying location to a somewhat distant environmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and this without strain or stragglers. Certainly there was no diminution of delight in the move.

At Alumni House we were immediately ushered into the beautiful garden and seated at flower bedecked tables. Even good-cook Lydia couldn't have concocted a more delectable luncheon than was served to her guests.

"Readers may be asking themselves 'why hark back to May!' The answer is simple. We had become so accustomed to the fine reporting of the Edwards team, we forgot about their retirement from the pressroom. But probably they were too diffident to report their own wonderful party. Those of us who could be there will long remember."

I understand the drinks were indeed potable and I know the day was beautiful, the company of the best, and the food excellent. Thank you, Lydia and Speed for your warm hospitality.

Both of you have done much for the Class in the past year.

Francis ( " S l i m " ) Laurent (901 North Broadway, Stanley WI 54768) represented the Wisconsin Water Resources Center at a water-resources law conference held at Minneapolis on 10-12 April. The Center is preparing to issue a second printing of his comprehensive treatise on water-resources law, originally published in 1977.

Thanks to Anita Hartman (K.P.'s widow) (7 Peter Cooper Rd., New York NY, 10010), Hubie McLellan (4540 8th Ave. N.E., Unit 1206, Seattie WA 98105), and Clipper McCafferty (969 Brookdale Dr., Yonkers NY, Shipmate, September 1979

55 10810), Florence S. Donovan (Bill's widow) was located at 250 East 65th St., N.Y., 10021.

She graciously furnished the following information relative to Bill: "Bill resigned as an ensign on 15 Febmary 1925. He married Florence Elisabeth Siebert on 12 March 1932. They have two daughters, Sarah Anne Madden and Nancy Brooks Donovan, and three grandsons, Matthew, Andrew, and Peter Madden.

"Bill was vice president of the firm L. P. Graner, consulting engineers, and was its President from 1947 to his retirement on 31 December 1967.

"During World War II he served in the Marine Corps, and was radar officer of the Eleventh Defense Battalion in the Solomon Islands. After many months' hospitalization due to service-connected illness, he was medically discharged. In the Autumn of 1944, he went to London as a consultant to the Dutch Government-in-Exile there, and retumed to the United States in the Spring of 1945.

"Bill died of a heart attack at his home in New York on 27 September 1975."

Our Southem Reporter writes: "Want to get started on this note to you—get it off my mind—and then go out and cut the grass. That takes about 214 hours—what with % acre and about 70 trees and a couple hundred shmbs.

Still a few grapefmit on the 4 trees—Wynne's favorite for breck every day, while I go for a 12-oz. glass of juice from 3 large Valencias, the only remaining orange fruit this time of year.

Have been eating our mangoes since 1 May— early this year. And the river is full of crabs— counted ten lines of traps yesterday between our seawall and the channel, 'A mile out. When David (son) came down recently, we set traps 4 days ahead and had 8 lbs. picked out—4 more lbs. 2 days later.

"I had 2 granddaughters named Karen graduated last week. David's graduated from H.S., honors in ballet—and was accepted by University of Delaware. Patty's graduated from college with a final average of 4.0 and was the only one in her class who correctly answered the question given for extra credits.

Works at Anne Amndel Hospital—X-ray tech. work.

"Gyro Sperry said to tell you that he'd like to give you some brilliant comment, but that he just couldn't think of a cute tale on the spur of the moment, so he wants to send the Class his best. Now that he was awake, the air became quite festive. We had walked right in on their 49th wedding anniversary (that day 24 May).

Soon a gift of fmits arrived from the floor nurses, all done up pretty.

"A letter from Phil Reynolds 5/9/79: His valley is near San Gorgonio Pass—its peak is the highest in S. Calif.—11,600 ft. He and Annette have a '72 buggy—Impala—with 151,000 miles on it so far. Claims his typing has progressed to TWO fingers on each hand, so his machines spells twice as badly as before.

"Our plans have changed from the usual.

Plan to remain here thm July and August, at least. This, 1 June, is the start of the hurricane season. Fingers crossed. My only non-worry in a hurricane is my 21-year-old boat. With it chained to a coconut tree on the lawn, and capsized, it will stream headed into the gales.

"Our love to you and Gwen—don't you work hard at this job or worry about it. Your column will be mighty good if you only half try."

In a letter from Joe Briggs dated 7 June (1923 graduation date), he asks: "How many made Flag Rank in our Class? "And answers his Shipmate, September 1979

question by a check he did for a presentation he made before the Tidewater Chapter's Father-Son Dinner May 24. (The sons were appointees to USNA Class of 1983.) Joe's list of 1923 Flag Officers: 4 Admirals 13 Vice Admirals 91 Rear Admirals 1 Commodore (Packy Schade) 1 General USMC (Bill Twining) 1 Lieutenant General 4 Major Generals 5 Brigadier Generals making a total of 120 from 412 graduates = 29%.

"Just received Mike Connelley's West Coast Bulletin and found it newsy as yours also are—so am looking forward again to getting yours. Congrats on getting back in the saddle again. Hope to see you if you pass by this way this Summer. We can try to get Henry Dusinberre and Alice, maybe Bill Pogue, and Jack McCutcheon out for dinner again at Phib Base.

Duke Chandler has retumed from wintering in Florida and looks fine. That's about all the news from here. We're both in excellent shape, and as Mike Connelley mentioned, plan to make Orient trip in November—grounding of DC-lOs permitting. Lots of relatives starting to visit us here at the beach now that the weather makes for good beach swimming."

From Cabell Gwathmey: Glad to see you volunteering for the Secretary's job for the East Coast again. Good man! Although my normal channel is to Mike Connelley, I shall no doubt be in close touch with you on many points as we used to be. I look forward to that with pleasure. Marion and I expect to be back in our littie cottage on Scaffold Creek in June and hope to see you and Gwen during the Summer."

During our Youngster cruise Bob McCormick and I (Bill Wadbrook) were on liberty in Honolulu when we ran into Bill Beers ('25).

Bill was a friend from our 'candidate days' in 1918-19 at Bobby Wemtz's Prep School in Annapolis. He took us to the beautiful home on Waikiki Beach of his Uncle and Aunt—the Kanakanuis. They were the parents of Bill Kanakanui, then a Plebe at the Academy. We At the Kanakanuis on Waikiki Beach, Youngster Cruise, 1920. Bob McCormick '23, Bill Beers '25, Paul Martin '23

were given a warm welcome. During the remainder of our stay in Honolulu they were most kind to us and other friends of Bill's in '23, the high point being a 'luau' with pig roasted in pit. Those whom I can remember as being present were: Browning, Paul Martin, Topper, Bob McCormick, and, of course, the Kanakanuis, their niece, and Bill Beers.

The Class of 1924 held its 55th Reunion in May and your Secretary was delighted to find that two good friends of his. Bob Waid and "E.J." Taylor, were attending. It was indeed a pleasure to enjoy their company at dinner, together with their lovely wives, at the Hilton. It was over half a century since " E . J . " and I had seen each other. During the Fall of 1927 and Spring of 1928 we were both in Boston. " E . J . " was then chief engineer of the MAURY and 1 was a postgraduate student in meteorology at Harvard. Over that period we shared much together—dinners aboard the MAURY—a trip in December to the scene of the attempted rescue operations of the S-4—picnics with enchanting companions—and both becoming engaged to beautiful girls who were the best of friends. In both cases, for some incomprehensible reason (at least to us), the engagements were broken off. The one regret that Bob, " E . J . " and I shared was that Jenks Longfellow could not be present. He had recently broken his leg. He, together with Bob and " E . J . " were roommates for their last two years at the Academy.

Our thanks to the following generous contributors to the Washington Chapter: Mrs. LeMerton E. Crist (Dorothy), Capt. Louis A. Reinken, Capt. Francis D. Hamblin, and Capt.

Francis L. Robbins.

27 JUNE Following received from Arleigh, Dear Bill, Have just received word from Bill Franke's daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Fowler, that Bill is very sick in Rutland Hospital. Is now in coma and in critical condition. As you remember, he was Sec Nav, honorary member of our Class and Alumni Association. Lives at One Shadow Lane, Rutland VT 05701.

Bill was one of best Secretaries Navy ever had. Devoted to Navy. Phyllis will be staying in father's home as long as needed. Bill operated upon on 8 June. Gall bladder. Did well for about week. Had relapse. Will let you know when I hear more.

Have a good summer.

Arleigh.

And then, even later, we received the sad news that Bill had died on 30 June. We have lost a true friend and a man who was devoted to the service and to the Naval Academy.

West Coast News Herewith is a belated note of sadness that escaped the West Coast News an issue or two ago.

Hank Agnew wrote us of the death of his beloved wife Mary Edna, who died on 6 March 1979 after a long illness. Mary Edna was buried in Visalia, California, on 12 March. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Hank and the other surviving members of the family.

Hank tells us also that his son, Capt.

Richard Agnew USN '49, is retiring at the end of June and is considering settling in the San Diego area. In that case Hank may relocate from Tacoma to San Diego. Welcome to Califomia, Hank, whenever you may come.

56 And we hope and expect to see Hank at our bi-monthly luncheons.

Gene Monagin reported that he and Ann were rained out of Corpus Christi and they have moved to 500 E. Napal St., Uvalde TX 78801.

Mary Dugan was to attend the wedding of her eldest grandson, Pat Dugan, in Califomia in mid-August, and she intended to visit San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

A nice note from Dick Scruggs, who reports all well with him and Doris in Madison, Florida.

Karl Wensel states that they may hold off until late July before going to the Ozarks in Arkansas. If you are there near Eureka, call first, but be sure to go by and see them.

Marion and Cabell Gwathmey have left San Rafael and are staying in Maryland, near Annapolis, for the Summer. If you are looking for him, you will find him out sailing.

Pablo Barrett wrote to tell us that all is well with him and Kent. Pablo passes on our Bulletin to Pat Shoup, whom they see frequently.

Pablo reports that the medicos have been eyeing Goat Dussault. I will say that the medicos seem to be eyeing practically the whole gang of '23 out here. Me? I am hiding from them.

Bill Wadbrook is keeping us well informed on the activities of the Washington-Annapolis group, for which we thank him.

Andy Anderson is home again, with the cast off his foot and a heart-pacer, cheerful as can be.

The doctors have not turned loose Evelyn and Harry Sanders yet, but the two are toying with the idea of going to Australia to visit a relative of Evelyn.

Phil Reynolds wants to show us some of the beauties of the mountains and other areas around their beloved Calimesa, Califomia. As to where Calimesa is located, Phil claims it is a well-kept secret by the map makers, but he has given us instmctions on how to get to his inviting place, along with a most gracious invitation to "Come and set a spell."

A nice long letter from Bill McCafferty reminisced on 60 years ago when we entered as plebes. Many thanks. Bill. It was fun.

Our Fifty-Fifth Re-Union

© © 0 0 n \45

© 0 ® ©"© Locator Chart

24 Sec'y and Columnist, Mr. Robert A. Keyer, Box 7234, Richmond VA 23221 E. Coast Sec'y, RAdm. H. B. MiUer USN (Ret.) W. Coast Sec'y, Capt. J. A. Farrell USN (Ret.) Percent Members: 88 The SSth Re-Union Our 55th Re-Union was a tremendous success with a tumout from North, South, East and West—a total of 62—and no concentration from a single area. Commissioning Week (no longer June Week) during the last week of May provided the academic year end festivities.

Following final examinations we had an extended week end of good weather except for a Friday moming with some rain, but there was scarcely a midshipman in sight. The Academic grounds were at their lush best of greenery and a perfect background for the activities, here outlined day by day.

Friday Evening. Cocktail hour and buffet at the Officers' Club, was an outstanding opportunity for seeing everyone; it was featured by a visit from the new Superintendent, RAdm. (Cont. in column three)

^\)

W. P. Lawrence, USNA 1951, and a former prisoner-of-war. He is greatly admired by the Brigade.

The columnist would be much at fault if he did not give Min Miller more than a by-line of credit for this issue, particularly his expertise in forming and planning the Re-Union portion of this column.

Locator: 1) Rawlins, 2) Miller, 3) Wilson, 4) Petersen, 5) Kolb, 6) Dyer, 7) Cabanillas, 8) Kissam, 9) Wilkins, 10) Ragan, 11) Furth, 12) Short, 13) Moore, 14) Woodyard, 15) Morgan, 16) Rook, 17) Richards, 18) Sutiiff, 19) Keyer, 20) Caples, 21) Day, L. W., 22) Howland, 23) Tracy, 24) Walker, 25) Seaward, 26) Waid, 27) Norcross, 28) Adams, 29) Gardner, 30) Evans, W. A., 31) Harman, 32) Bliesener, 33) Holler, 34) Mills, 35) Hopkins, 36) Robillard, 37) Tichenor, 38) Bullis, 39) Wiley, 40) Evans, C M., 41) Herring, 42) Waller, 43) Kennaday, 44) Goodall, 45) Ricketts, 46) Sayers, 47) Davis, 48) Lazell, 49) Burroughs, 50) Collins, 51) Towner.

Saturday Morning. Howie Collins chaired the business meeting, opening with a moment of silence for those Classmates who have left us.

Following items were presented and decided as indicated: Executive Committee to meet with 24th Company Officer to consider future need for our annual contribution of $100 to the 24th Company Wardroom; Gordon Kissam presented the Class with a generous sized mosaic made by pasting black and red postage stamps to form the design. (Many of you are involved in this production because Gordon admitted when short of stamps he raided rooms. The mosaic will be presented to the Superintendent for his judgment as to where it will be placed.

Gordon Kissam has given up art and Maxine and he are expert exhibitors and dealers in antiques.) Memories were brought back, when Bob Keyer read the Plebe summer muster roll.

First Platoon, Seventh Company, provided by Savy Crampton, Englewood, Florida.

Min Miller spoke of the need for all class members to be "news hawks" to provide items Shipmate, September 1979

57 for the Shipmate column. Min emphasized that all like to read the column, but the responsibility for sending in news rests upon each one of us. Letters of appreciation were to be sent Paul Siegrist and Bert Kalisch for their excellent and extended support of the Class; a voice vote of appreciation was unanimous in behalf of the fine work done by Joe Cabanillas (address list and locator), by Bob Sutiiff (treasurer) and by Bob Keyer (secretary and columnist); another voice vote was taken to send good wishes and heartfelt greetings to those not well and also to give them strength and solace in their trials.

Saturday Lunch was in the mess hall, deserted by midshipmen away on leave. Evening was devoted to the Class Dinner, at the Hilton.

Name tags had disappeared and refreshments were plentiful. Helen and Al Harmon easily won first place in competitive dancing with steps that were never taught us by Professor Bell. Dinner address by Howie Collins compared the past Regiment with the present Brigade, emphasizing the change in size and in many other directions. (Bob Keyer will forward a copy of this address upon request.)

Whitey Richards' resignation as vice president of the Class was announced and also the fact the directors had selected "Tich" Tichenor as successor to Whitey.

Sunday 20 May—Freddie Bell (Rev. F.J. Bell) conducted Class Memorial Services with his assistants, Tom Dyer—Epistler, Eddie Rawlins—Old Testament, and Rollo Wilson—New Testament (the Epistler read the Epistle—the lay readers read the Old and New Testaments). After the services, those who had not departed gathered in Alumni House for the farewell despidida lunch and afterwards ventured forth to test the gasoline shortage. General comments: Bob SutlifTs Financial Report showed Class net worth, $8,203.49. Roy Hartwig Fund (Foundation) still short about $1,900 of the $20,000 goal (thanks to Virginia for her donation in memory of Dave Wight).

Tich "Tichenor tumed over to the treasurer a fair plus in dollars at the Re-Union end, so the 55th was completely self-supporting. Dottie and Tich must be happy that their six-month stint working on the Re-Union came to a close, but also thoroughly satisified at a job "Well done." Tichenor will clear any requests for Class photos: single photo of ladies and Classmates, $4.00; or this photo and one of Classmates alone (two) $7.00. Classmates who also attended the Re-Union but who are not in the picture were: Bell, Bradley, Callaghan, Ekstrom, Grant, Montgomery, Robinson, Shannon, Taylor, E.J., Worthington, and Wright.

At Re-Union time the intake of vitamins could not be calculated and perhaps there were aches and pains, hearing aids, thick lenses, a cane here and there, but it seems fair to say it looks as though a quomm can again be mustered at some later date. Choir music at Chapel for memorial services was by the Stevenson High School Choir of Livonia, Michigan. The choir group was on tour and the excellence of their renditions drew praise from all in attendance.

The May Meeting of San Diego-Coronado Group Class luncheon was in the Sky Room—North Island; Attending: Gloria and Bill Bailey, Bill Birmingham, Kay and Evvie Burroughs, Easley Cameron, Vema and Chet Carroll, Lucy Deam, Betty and Swede Ekstrom, Dr. and Mrs. Hardie (Izzie Bedford), Ardath Garfield, Grace Hoffman, Helen and Shipmate, September 1979

Collins Landstreet, Fern and Eric Lankenau, Adeline Magly, Jessie Rutt, Dottie Short, Evelyn and Dutch Shultz, Hal Tiemroth, Helen Townsend (Callaway), and Betty Young.

Get-together in Northem Virginia In late May, Joe Cabanillas and Gene Rook paid a visit to Irv Duke in Northem Virginia. In the picture, Irv is seated with Joe on his right and Gene on his left.

Passings On 29 May 1979 Chief Topper (deceased 19 May) was buried with gravesides services at Arlington. Among attendants were: Irma Topper (widow), Martha and Rollo Wilson, Mid and Hank Duvall, Helen and Mike Bradley, Dot Hartwig, Ed Rawlins, Bob Swart, Bob Sutiiff, Wally Petersen, and George C Towner, Jr. (Bull's son). From the family: Nancy Lee Taylor (daughter of Irma and Chief) and Capt. Thaddeus M. Taylor, USN (Ret.), (Nancy's husband), Margaret Taylor (granddaughter), Glenn A. Taylor (grandson), Emily T. Gamer (Chief's sister), and C R .

Topper (Chief's brother). On 12 June 1979 George W. Stott, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, passed away. Burial was 18 June at Arlington.

Catholic services preceded the burial at the Old Chapel, Fort Myer. Honorary pallbearers: Armand Morgan, Wally Petersen, Ed Rawlins, Bot Sutiiff, Rollo Wilson and Bill Tumey ('25 but ex '24). Rollo Wilson and George Stott were 4-year roommates at the Academy. Also attended: Dot Hartwig, Martha Wilson, and two daughters of Virginia McPeake. (Also, see "Last Call.")

Comings and Goings Min IVUUer, recently swore into the Army his son Barry, graduate of Princeton. Min was the only Navy person present in the midst of about 20 from the Army. Bill Brown had both arthritic knees operated on at the Bethesda Hospital in late May. Recently we were able to submit to records at Alumni House the date of birth of Jim Lazell, 23 March 1904; until further notice, he is officially the youngest member of the Class. Roland Baillie passed away on 30 May 1979 in Mineola, New York, after a very long illness. We saw Roland of late years very little, but he stayed at sea with Exxon's vessels.

Charlie Tonkin carries on in good spirits in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

P.K. Bryant wishes the Class to know of his loss of wife, Lillian, 8 May 1979. Lillian, a victim of Lou Gehrig's disease, was lost to us in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, Illinois. Lillian was totally paralyzed for over a year: last resting place, Green Hill Cemetery, Sullivan, Illinois.

Gene and Hap Goodall celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 31 May 1979 in Houston, Texas. The 1979 winner of the 1924 USNA Prize was Midn. 1/c William Henry Borger, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Borger Jr.

of Pittsburgh. (If you have forgotten, the award is choice of sword or watch: change is due to the large number of awards at the present time.) Slim Johnson can be reached at Capt.

L.W. Johnson, Coronado Hospital, (Retirement Home)—ECU #2-250, Prospect Place, Coronado CA 92118. Corrections Class Address list and Locator dated 15 April 1979: Wally Petersen, zip code should be: 20016. Alphabet Adams should read: 18 N. Linden Avenue, Annapolis MD 21401. Johnny Austin, Devon Manor # 1 , Devon PA 19133. These lists were distributed at Re-Union and are available upon request from Bob Keyer. Mailing costs are prohibitive to mail at random. Other new addresses: Mrs. E. W. Irish (Alice), 622-A Londonderry St., Apt. 304, Denton TX 76201; Mrs. F. Close (Katherine), Plaza Salamanca #9, Madrid 6, Spain.

Kara and Ash Evans were in Washington for 10 days before the Re-Union and they write they were "done-out" after the Re-Union which set a new record for exuberant enthusiasm. Ash writes that "long time no see" (Gordon) Kissam gave good taxi service in Annapolis to Norma and Frank Gardner and Kura and Ash. Kura and Ash visited Helen Louis and Raoul Waller after Washington and Annapolis combat for a period of rest and relaxation.

At the launching of INGERSOLL

In an interesting annotation may we present a picture of Joe Worthington, one of the speakers at the recent christening of USS INGERSOLL (DD-990) in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Joe was the biographer of the late Adm. Royal E. Ingersoll USN '05, one of the great leaders in our country's naval warfare in World War II, first in the Atiantic and later in the Pacific. As Joe said, "Certainly the INGERSOLL will carry forth the tradition of this illustrious name, and long be a credit to our Country and our Navy."

Seen in our picture are: bottom row, proxy sponsor Alice Ingersoll Nagle and maid of honor Grace Earle Ingersoll; second row, Mrs. Lott, the Hon Trent Lott, Member of Congress, and RAdm. Joseph M. Worthington USN (Ret.); third row, RAdm. Gerald J. Thompson USN, deputy commander, Naval Sea Systems Command and Surface Forces, and RAdm. James H. Morris USN, deputy commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet; top row, Leonard Erb '42, president, Ingalls Shipbuilding, and RAdm. William E. McGarrah USN, supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repairs, Pascagoula.

And a final word of wisdom: Oh Great Spirit! Help my words to be generous and tender today, for tomorrow I may have to eat them.

58

25 Sec'y, Capt. George F. O'Keefe, USN (Ret.) 3140 Creswell Dr. Falls Church VA 22044 Columnist: RAdm. Schuyler Pyne USN (Ret.) 259 Providence Road, Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 87 Time marches on, and one year from this month we are scheduled to have our fifty-fifth reunion in Annapolis. The date will be Saturday, 27 September 1980, but there will be a get-together on Friday, 26 September, so plan to be in Annapolis on that day. More details later. There is a football game (William and Mary) that week end, and the next week end is Homecoming, with a game too. Both the Annapolis Hilton Inn and the Holiday Inn are reserving blocks of rooms for us for the reunion week end, Friday thm Sunday, but neither will accept reservations until one year before the event which, of course, is this month. So plan early. Addresses are: Annapolis Hilton Inn, Compromise at St. Mary's Sts., Annapolis MD 21401, and Holiday Inn, 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis MD 21401. The latter, which is managed by Herman Schieke Jr., is expanding its facilities greatiy. As we told you some months ago, if you wish to stay in the Annapolis area for the Homecoming week end too, please tell the hotel of your choice and they will take care of you for the full time, or for a retum for the second week end.

The annual spring coed party was held at the Officers' Club at the Naval Academy on 7 June. Thirty-four persons were present as follows: with wives; Toon Benson, Blackwell up from Norfolk, EUer, Ford, Johnson, Kent Loomis, McFarlane, Nevins, Peterson from Raleigh, Pyne, and Von Kleeck from Philadelphia; O'Keefe was there as a single male; widows were Jean Burrowes, Louise Clark, Dot Johns, Ruth Reamy, Noreen Query, and Anne Tonseth; Anita Anderson Bourke was there with husband Clyde; Red Slaven brought his daughter Nancy Reams; and Jane Cronin was alone as Bob is still in a nursing home. We had two additional guests, namely, Herman Schieke Jr., who came with the Von Kleecks, and Beno Bowler, the hard-working administrative assistant at the N. A. Foundation and the wife of Bud Bowler, Class of 1945, the secretary-treasurer of the Naval Institute, who came with the McFarlanes, Bob being the treasurer of the Foundation. A very nice group. After the meal was finished, Henry Ford, our president, gave a certificate of appreciation from the Class to Kent Loomis for his years of service to the Class, presented Jean Burrowes with a posthumous one inscribed to Tommy for his fine work, and read our remarks to K. C. Hurd to be sent to Neil to show our gratitude to our late treasurer, K. C , for his many years of devoted service to the Class. Previously, some months ago, a certificate had been sent to Bob Cronin for his inestimable help.

On 19 May USS SIDES was launched at the

Todd Pacific Shipyard in San Pedro and named for our Classmate, Savvy Sides. The ship was sponsored by the Sides' daughter, Mrs. John (Joanne) Watson, whose husband is naval attache in Pakistan. Virginia was a guest of honor too, of course, and a number of notables participated in the event including: Capt.

Stuart C Jones USN (Ret.) '41, vice president and general manager of the Todd Pacific Ship-

yards Corporation; Mr. Arthur W. Stout Jr., president of the Todd Shipyards Corporation; Capt. James E. Kaune USN '50, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion and repair, at Long Beach; RAdm. John D. Beecher USN '52, project manager. Guided Missile Frigate Ship Acquisition Project, Naval Sea Systems Command; VAdm. James H. Doyle Jr. USN '47, deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Surface Warfare), Department of the Navy; and the Honorable Glenn M. Anderson, House of Representatives, Califomia. Mrs. Doyle assisted as matron of honor to Mrs. Watson.

An interesting biography of Savvy was given, indicating that he was born in Roslyn, Washington, in 1904 and was retired from the Navy in 1963 as an admiral. In between he had played a key role in the Navy's Guided Missile Program during the early days of its inceptions.

He became Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet in 1960, eaming the Distinguished Service Medal for his superb leadership in deterring aggression in the Pacific area. In addition, he had received the Legion of Merit for his contributions to the development of new ordnance devices, and his combat service included command of Mine Division Eight and Destroyer Squadron Forty-Seven. He also commanded TRACY and ALBANY, as well as Cmiser Division Six.

Wrongly interpreted pronouns and antecedents caused the faulty alignment in antecedents and descendents. We regret the errors and tmst that Capt. and Mrs. Peter Easton enjoy their three years in Singapore as much as all visitors to that city to whom we have spoken seem to have.

In May, Cham and Henry Ford enjoyed having Dolly and Gus Wellings as luncheon guests in Annapolis while Gus was attending the annual meeting of the board of the N.A. Foundation. Ruth and Joe Nevins joined them too. Gus and Henry were very close friends as midshipmen and were in UTAH together after graduation.

Acting for the C-in-C of the Military Order of the World Wars, Schuyler Pyne presented Midn. Robert S. Weis of Georgia with that order's prize, a dress sword, at the N. A. awards ceremony on 29 May. The prize is given to that graduating midshipman who stands third in his class. Young Weis told Schuyler that he desires to be a ship-engineer type in the Navy, which made us feel doubly good about matters because the new ensign now wants to be a career naval officer and EDO, in which lines the Navy needs the best talent procurable these days.

In the September 1978 issue of this magazine a note appeared stating that Judge EUer was suggesting that those who wished to give individual plaques in remembrance of Classmates who were lost in the Pacific war or who served in action in that area, to the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas, should contact the Museum direct or go through him to do so. He also suggested that the Class consider a plaque for all Classmates so lost. The matter has been given serious consideration by the Executive Committee and was referred by the members of the Class at a gathering in the Washington area with the result that it was unanimously, with but slight reservation, decided not to undertake it as a class project, but that it would be encouraged on an individual basis.

At the SIDES launching Judge feels so strongly that he proposes to go Herewith a picture of Virginia being greeted ahead with the class plaque on his own, and we

by Bob Clark and Ran MacKinnon. Bevo Bond advise that those wishing to assist him comand Bill Standley also attended. Bevo and Ran municate with the Adm. Nimitz Foundation, furnished good accounts of the launching, Box 777, Fredericksburg TX 78624, stating which went off beautifully, and Cam Briggs what they are doing in a letter of transmittal. (who could not be present because of a longAs far as '25 was concerned, JUNE WEEK standing engagement), acted as a middleman in WEST was a huge success, 25 '25ers being forwarding the papers and pictures. Virginia present at the dinner-dance on Saturday, 16 and Joanne are reported to have done great June. Cam Briggs, who reported the affair, had jobs in remembrance of Savvy and to the credit sent out attractive and effective notices to all of our Class. It is interesting to note that this Califomia '25ers and widows with, as you may frigate was launched several months early be- see, excellent results. We were the second cause of pressure by the Navy to get the pro- largest class group at the party held at the gram expedited.

Town and Country Hotel, Mission Valley, San The Naval Academy Foundation has in- Diego. Pretty good for a bunch of old folks formed the Class that they have received a be- who won't be old. Aiding in promoting the quest from Tony Rorschach's widow Margaret main event was a Friday night class getfor a substantial sum, and they intend, among together, put together by the tireless (and other things, to establish a "Margaret and maybe "gasless") efforts of Ruby and Bob Tony Rorschbach, Class of 1925, Memorial Clark, and thrown in the Sky Room, NAS, Scholarship" with the money. This is wonder- North Island. Thirty-nine attended that soiree, ful, and will give us three scholarships, the one but because of Ruby's temporary lameness, the Class established and the two as memorials the Clarks did not attend either party. Too bad, to the Rorschachs and to Dundas Tucker. As as they are such staunch supporters of all class will be recalled, it was through Tony's hard- affairs, and they were sorely missed. Included hitting insistence and perseverance that the in those present at both or at Friday only (all Class scholarship was established in the first 25 at the dinner-dance were at both parties) place. were: Betty and Jack Champlin, Marion and Our attention has been invited to errors Phil Creasor, Mary and Ran MacKinnon, Flo which appeared in the June Shipmate. Kathy and Bill Standley, Virginia and Vic Long, (not Cathy) Easton is the daughter of Flo and Louise and John Murphy, Kathleen and Bevo Dave Hull and not of Leone and Sam Foss as Bond, Mary and Jeane Clark, Pauline (a new stated on page 51, left column, center. bride) and Ray Rahiser, Helen and Haralson Shipmate, September 1979

59 Smith, with two juniors and a son-in-law, Dorothy and Hunter Wood with three offspring and a son-in-law (that number won a prize), Doris and Cam Briggs and daughter Bette; singles—Dowden, Purmont, and Jiggs Brown; widows—Ruth Haugen, Margery Pefley, and Eleanor Snedeker. Many who could not attend sent in sincere regrets. A great week end was enjoyed by all, which included a golf toumament on Saturday, participated in by only Briggs, Bond and MacKinnon of our group.

Paul Crosley writes that he made a March visit to his brother Stewart, Class of 1919, and a D.O. when we were midshipmen, in Kingsport, Tennessee, and, as reported by us for an earlier trip, Ed Triebe again met Paul at the plane. The brother had to be in the hospital with a leg problem and Paul spent a couple of weeks in Kingsport helping with the wife who needs constant care. Paul and Ed had a visit and chat before the latter had to dash off to the West Coast. Paul also writes that he is contemplating moving to Washington if he can find an apartment. It will be great to have him join our group in the area. He also has an extra 40 Quiver if anyone would like it.

From Beverly Hills, Ann writes that Chase Wanlin has had further trouble and is in a convalescent hospital in Santa Monica. He has difficulty walking and talking, but does recognize people and loves to hear about what is going on. So if you have a few minutes, drop him a line at their home, 612 N. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90210 and Ann will see that Chase gets the news.

Our swimmer, Woolsey Johnson, keeps on a-swimming and just completed, as of 16 June, an "American Cancer Society Swimathon" of 50 laps, thus raising $162.50 for the cancer drive. The Johnsons also retumed on 24 May from a 16-day tour of the British Isles which included visits to Dublin, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and many other places.

The South Florida group goes on just about the same, with all hands seeing a good deal of each other and doing the annual, semi-annual, monthly and daily routines. A few are traveling, such as Lew Parks to Hawaii to see his brother, the Graubarts to their other home in California, and the Gibbses to Arizona, likewise to see a brother. We publish here a picture of a gathering of an even dozen (11 in the picture and the photographer) at the Fosses in late April.

South Florida, April 1979

Jack Steele reports a new address— Wellington Arms, Apt. 101, 100 Redwood Circle, Pensacola FL 32506; same town, new street. Jack also sent a nice check to assist Joe Stryker in his "Chick" program.

While we are on the subject of new addresses, here is one from Danny Stubbs: 904 Sussex Close, Oriando FL 32804.

Out in the Seattle area Bruno Hammond's wife Kay tells us that he had a heart attack in early May, but with his strong "athlete's heart" he has made a remarkable recovery and the prognosis is that he will be on his regular schedule before too long.

Frank Kershner, who lives in Summit Point, West Virginia, has sent in a note which gives us an insight to Louise's and his current lifestyle. He says that they take care of a beefcattle farm, a vegetable garden, the lawn and the house, putting in six to eight hours a day with all the chores required of them. And he was 77 in July! Their son Louis is a successful attorney in Virginia Beach.

And also from the Midwest, Count Thomson says that the change-of-address note in a previous Shipmate column brought forth an invitation for Evelyn and Count to visit Toni and Bob Morse '22, out in the Hawaiian Islands.

So out they went to have a wonderful time with the Morses, tour Hawaii, Maui, Kauai and Oahu, see Barbara and Doc Lyons on Maui, and generally do the works on a twoweek sojoum in the Pacific paradise.

It is always with great sorrow that we write, unfortunately too frequently, last paragraphs of these notes in which we have to report the deaths of Classmates or affiliates. Since our last issue we have lost two more members as follows: Rosie Ross died in New Haven, Connecticut, on 10 May. He had lived for 44 years in Neptune City near Asbury Park, New Jersey, and was at the Yale-New Haven Hospital for treatment when he passed on. Rosie left the Navy in 1928 and retired from business in 1968 as treasurer of the Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America in New York. He was a New Jersey boy to start with and was one of our star men, standing 11 in the Class. He served in BBs—ARIZONA and CALIFORNIA—as

an

ensign. In civil life he was very much in community affairs and active in church life. We remember him as a midshipmen as a smart, quiet person, always ready to help a Classmate

who was down in the academics. He kept in touch with the Class by submitting write-ups for the various Quivers and attending reunions.

To Evelyn, their three sons and the grandchildren, the Class sends its most profound condolences.

Red Powell died in Little Rock, Arkansas, on 21 June. He had been ill for some years with a form of leukemia, but had managed to get around fairly well in spite of it. His body was cremated and there was a graveside service in Arlington on 25 June. Several Classmates were there. Red left the Navy in 1928 and was a successful engineer and management man in his company, from which he retired in 1957.

He and Martha lived in Santa Barbara until Martha's death a few years ago, after which he finally moved to his old hometown of Batesville, Arkansas. Always active in naval reserve work, he served in the Navy in World War II in many capacities and was placed on the USNR retired list in the grade of rear admiral.

Red was one of the older and more mature young men who entered the Academy in 1921.

He had served in the Army in World War I and saw combat duty in the Meuse-Argonne offensive in 1918. As our plebe summer "fivestriper" and an athletic star in football, crew, boxing, and a couple of class sports, we all looked up to him as one of those unusual individuals who appear in life infrequently. He was a tmly outstanding member of the Class from start until his death. Our deepest sympathy to his new wife, Mary Beth, and to his daughter and grandchildren.

26 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W.R. Smedberg IH, USN (Ret.), "Secure," Box 178, Crystal River, FL 32629 Percent Members: 91 This is being written in early July, in Crystal River; when you read it, September will have arrived, Claudia and your C/S will be at Bradley House at the Chevy Chase Club in Washington, and another delightful August in the same cottage on the mountain-top golf course at Capon Springs, West Virginia, will be but another happy memory—God willing and gasoline availability permitting! The Smedbergs will be in the Washington area long enough to support what we hope will be another spirited, and gifted. Navy football team at its first game.

September will also find Ruth and Herman Reich doing another "canal cmise," this time in France. Last year they had a thoroughly enjoyable week in a canal boat on the Oxford Canal in England. They were planning on flying to Copenhagen in late August where they were to board the ROYAL VIKING SKY for a

two-week cruise to Leningrad, Helsinki, Stockholm, Gydnia, Hamburg, Amsterdam, and ending in Southampton. They then board their canal cmiser, after crossing the channel, at Port Cassafieres, near Montpelier, and will spend two weeks cmising canals towards Bordeaux, finally tuming the boat in at Port Sud, near Toulouse.

Tom Wolverton, who has been absent from this column for some years, writes from Santa Clara that he and Dotty have celebrated their 50th, have their first great-grandchild and a grandson who is a second lieutenant in the Army, stationed in the Personnel Center in Falls Church, Virginia, and that he and Dottie are in good health.

Shipmate, September 1979

60 A sad note from Henry Bernstein reports that he has been in and out of the hospital about three times a year for the past three years, has lost about 80 pounds and is pretty much confined to the house these days. He'd enjoy hearing from friends, at 2595 Modac Trail, Maitland FL 32751.

"Mac" McCorkle writes that he has never seen better weather in June in Washington than this year. That's the way it was in Crystal River too; 30 perfect days, perhaps a bit warm for some, but with three nicely spaced late aftemoon thundershowers to take care of golf courses, lawns and shmbs. He says the weekly '26 table still meets on Mondays at noon at the A-N Club but with slightiy diminishing numbers. The McCorkles were planning on making the Alumni cmise to Istanbul, the Black Sea and up the Danube, commencing about August 9th.

Bill Pryor sent the sad news that NeiU Banks had died in Gloucester MA, on 2 June. Sara is living at 732 Washington Street, Annisquam MA 01930. Neill's ashes were scattered in Ipswich Bay. Their son, Neill Jr., owns and operates a metal fabricating plant in Gloucester and lives nearby; daughter Susan Earnest lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Class extends deepest sympathy to Sara and their children.

Jim Russell has written from Tacoma, Washington, of the death on 17 May of Fred Mackle, Jr., in Tacoma. Katie continues to live in their home at 5901â&#x20AC;&#x201D;110th St., S.W., Tacoma WA 98499. The Class extends deepest sympathy to Katie, their son Daniel and daughter Nancy Silverthome.

Gerty and Jim Russell had been away from Tacoma for two weeks, in Newport and Washington; consequently were late in learning of Fred's passing.

Gene May wrote from "Maywood", Foley, Alabama, that Bay and " M a c " McCorkle had spent a week with him and Virginia this Winter, "having a big time doing what we all do, including some lousy golf."

Herald Stout dug up an old photo of a squad of second classmen in the NEW YORK which, if it will reproduce in Shipmate, shows three Classmates (names presumably starting with S or T) which he cannot identify; nor can Kenny Craig or your CS, who prides himself on a good memory for faces and names. From top left there are Snedeker, Tobleman(?), Stout, Stroop, Smedberg, and Bill Taylor; middle row, Stanford, Ford Taylor, Denny Sullivan, Signer and Shepard. Bottom row, Sarsfield and two unidents.

On board NEW YORK

Charlotte and Jim Greenwald Another long absent from this column has been Jim Greenwald, who writes that he and Charlotte recenfly celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with their two sons, daughters-in-law and 6 children helping. Son Jim III is an account executive with Merrill Lynch in Sarasota, Florida, and Richard is an international lawyer involved with sea-bed mining, and living in Gloucester Point, Virginia. The accompanying picture shows how good Father Time has been to Charlotte and Jim.

At the Coronado Yacht Club In May, Isabel and Mort Fleming had dinner with Lorene and Obie Oberholtzer at the Coronado Yacht Club, where the accompanying picture was taken.

Bill Romoser recently "discovered" a note and a picture that Otie Gregg had given him to forward to the '26 corresponding secretary quite a few months ago. The Ben Custers had

been visiting Doris and Otie, '27, in Virginia Beach. Bill, Betts Custer, Elsie Romoser and Ben have Otie nicely framed.

Before that, Dorothy and Grin Livdalil had spent the Christmas HoHdays nearby, had played some golf and had Christmas dinner with them. The Mays used to spend some of their summers in Audubon Colony, just south of Brevard, North Carolina, but have built a 40-ft. swimming pool which they enjoy and which makes home preferable to most places one goes as a tourist. (That should be a big PLUS this Summer with the gas situation as threatening as it appeared at Summer's beginning; CS) The joint Navy-West Point '26 luncheon in May at Fort Myer had 37 Navy and 13 Army attendees; was reported to have been a great success, with the Aitkens, Earl Ashton and a granddaughter, Buchanans, Cavenaghs, Greenacres, Havards, Katzes, Lovetts, McKees, Morrisons, Stieglers, Sylvesters, Knox Perrill, Ford Taylor, Thelma Agnew, Cecil Bumside, Phyllis Cochran, Dixie Corbin, Elizabeth Eakens, Grayce Fravel, Harriett Gano, Eloene Griggs, Marge Lyman, Harriett Morgan and Irene Weaver. Eloene showed slides of her trip to China.

Joe Callahan reports that JUNE WEEK WEST at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego was very worthwhile with approximately 800 participating, including Alexanders, Callahans, Crissmans, Flemings, Floyds, Langleys, Leslie, Linaweavers, Niekum, Perrills, Pottles, Stefanacs, and Websters.

A letter from Jim Brewer in response to a request from the CS for some news of what people do in the cold and snow of a Winter in New Hampshire, says that the Winters are not as bad as sometimes the press make them sound; "nothing of interest to others to report"! He did admit, however, that "toward the end of a long sub-zero spell my joints don't feel quite the same as they did when I was a midshipman." How many of us have that same feeling, even in Florida or Califomia?

The CS expects to get together with "Bunny" Beivjamin near the end of July, will relay Jim's comment that he hopes he will get the Class History published before the time when he might be the only one left to read it.

How many of us remember that Jim was gunnery officer of the heavy cmiser SALT LAKE CITY in two mnning gun battles between opposing surface forces, both successful in tuming the Japanese back; at Cape Esperance in the Solomons, and in the Battle of the Komandorskis? Ted Kobey was the chief engineer on both occasions; a horrendous experience in the Shipmate, September 1979

61 Aleutians when for a time SALT LAKE CITY was

Laura McDaniel, Helen and Jim McKinstry, Helen Todd, and Virginia Walsh.

"Get well cards were signed for Frenchie Goyette, Hank Henry, and Earl Pat Patterson.

"Reporting by letter were: Kathie Heinlein who is off for June Week at West Point, where she will stay with a favorite nephew. Then she goes to Greenwich to visit her daughter.

"Dottie Truslow was tied down in Santa Rosa, where she is baby sitting with her two granddaughters while their mother dashes off to Boston to be with her mother who is critically ill.

Sec'y, RAdm. Brooke Schumm USN (Ret.) "Frank June reported that he and Ethel 784 Fairview Ave., Annapolis MD 21403 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 7 Percent Members: 89 June and enjoyed being surrounded by their West Coast News grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Everyone will be happy to know that Jimmy They were off to the East Coast to see a grandHogg's son James and Paul Ramsey's William son being married, then on to St. Thomas and have been selected to rear admiral. James is Port au Prince to see what changes have been USNA '56 and William is '53. Congratulations made since they were stationed there before to all. The good news came to me in a letter WWII. from Tom Hamilton.

"Margaret Coll could not make it, but reJimmy Hogg reports for the San Diego ported that she had sent Reilly's class ring to Group that they held their regular luncheon at Bill Irvin who had lost his. A very nice gesture the Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, on 29 and I am sure that Reilly would approve.

May with 41 present, notwithstanding the "The Fords wrote that they had taken adgasoline shortage. Those attending were: vantage of a free plane ride to Mexico City Bobby and Clarence Coffin, Cliff Cooper, with their oldest son Bob, who is a pilot for May belle and Ziggy Dawson, Sally and Dutch Lear Jet Charter Co. of San Jose. They were Deutermann, Dale and Tom Flynn, Emmie and away for over two weeks and rented a car and Tom Hamilton, Mary Jane and Jimmy Hogg drove South to Oaxaca and stopped at Puebla and guest Geraldine Hodgson, from Woking, on the way back. Edie's abiHty with Spanish Surrey, England, Madeline and Harry Hum- came into excellent use. Their youngest son mer, Ken Keepers, Erika and Meade Kitchen, and wife, Stephen and Joann, have presented Natalie and George Knuepfer, Mims and Mac them with a second grandchild, a boy. The first McKinney, Walter Price, Patsy and Gill was a girl; they now have two candidates for Richardson, Nadine and Robby Robinson, Pat the USNA. and Oley Sharp, Anne and Alan Sutherland, "Marty Lawrence has come through with a Madalyn and Jimmy Thatch, Lucie and Bus nice letter from his new home in Vinson Hall, Trafton, Theresa and Zondo Zondorak, Corra McLean, Virginia, Creed Burlingame is also a Bess Hammitt, and our West Point '27 friends, resident there. What with only 25% male popuBarbara and Ray Curtis. Geraldine Hodgson is lation there, Marty does not suffer from lack of the sister of Anne Hogg, wife of RAdm. James attention. To boot, he is an excellent handyR. Hogg USN '56; Geraldine (Mrs. Hodgson) man, taking advantage of the hobby shops, flew over from England to help care for Miss where he acts as Mr. Fix-it. In his spare time Margaret Anne Hogg, born 3 May. he farms a 20 x 20 plot of ground that contains The new officers will take over in June. hard pan soil, vegetables and weeds. We do They are Oley Sharp and Carl Dalton. I'm sure miss Caroline and Marty. they will continue the fine work of their prede"We all missed Frenchie Goyette, our helpcessors. ful legal expert for widows. His wife Rosie reEd Eckelmeyer reports from Los Angeles: ports that by the time you read this he will "The class luncheon we had scheduled for have had his pacemaker stitches removed and May never took place. It became a victim of he should be home again. For this report we the gas shortage. are most happy.

"In early July I will go East to Philadelphia "The McKinstrys have just retumed from a and from there directly to Washington to visit trip to Mexico City, Taxco, Acapulco, Hazel and Doc Kirk for a few days. Then to Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarte, and Mazatlan, Norfolk to visit friends and hopefully to see a having fround the scenery most beautiful and few Classmates. From there I'll go back to the swimming great.

Philly to visit my brother and then to Noank, "Helen Dyson will be off to Los Angeles to Connecticut, to visit my son and help him do attend the graduation of her grandchild from some more work on his house. I expect to re- junior high school, a candidate for high honors. tum here in mid-August.

"Emie Blake has been practically starving, "On 19 May we threw caution to the winds what with Nina being 'On location' at Santa and drove to Long Beach to see USS SIDES Rosa for a few weeks while they take a revival launched. It was an impressive ceremony and a of the Shirley Temple picture. Little Miss real thrill to see another fine ship go in to the Marker, with the wee Sara Stimson taking that water. It's hard to believe that she's twice as part. When you see the picture, watch for the big as an old four-piper." box seat group that contains Julie Andrews, Walter Matthau and Tony Curtis and in the From the Northern California Clan with scene you will observe our Nina. The picture Heinle Armstrong: "On a beautiful San Francisco day, 9 June, the Clan held its summer chose Santa Rosa because that area has a and quarterly luncheon meeting at the Fleet grandstand more like the ones 'way back when.'

Admiral Nimitz Club. Those reporting in prompfly were: Betty and Heinie Armstrong, "Don Hilton rented a cottage on the beach at Lorene and Charlie Beasley, Nina and Ernie Pismo Beach, Califomia, and had his four Blake, Helen Dyson, Rosie Goyette, Johnita daughters aboard for a week's reunion. The Heald, Don Hilton, Helene and Gene Lugibihl, youngest, Susan Sealy, announced that she is stopped, dead in the water, by enemy heavy cmiser shells, and probably saved by the indomitable destroyer attack launched by Captain Ralph Rigg's four DDs against overwhelming odds. Tommy Tompkins commanded COGHLAN and Ralph Moureau was chief engineer in BAILEY in that charge.

27

Shipmate, September 1979

expecting in August.

"Charlie Beasley reports that son, Capt. C.J. USN '57, visited them for two weeks while enroute from Naples to Arco, Idaho, where he will take a 16-weeks course prior to assuming command of USS HORNE (CG-30). Their other children are scattered in Califomia, Oregon and Nevada, all doing well."

The Class of 1927 conducted its Annual Class Business Meeting at the Officers' and Faculty Club, USNA, Annapolis, on 19 May 1979 after a Washington-Annapolis Group coed class luncheon.

After the reading and acceptance of the treasurer's and the secretary's reports, the entire slate of incumbent officers was re-elected for the coming year. Copies of the report have been fumished to all area resident members of the executive committee.

Harriet Scott Rushton, husband John, Betty Barnes Classmates, wives and guests who attended the luncheon prior to the meeting were: Buck Atwood, Betty and Bob Barnes, Louise Bennett, Ruth and Bev Bristor, Gordon Caswell, Rena and Josh Cooper, Sally and Smut Cortner, Alice and Tim Donahue, Peg Edsall, Barbara and Parker Fairlamb, Fitz Fitzgerald, Bunny and Don Griffin and their guests, the 27th Company Officer, Lt. Henry S. Prevette, Jr. and Mrs. Prevette, Marjorie and George Hansen up from Charleston, South Carolina, Mimi and Joe Hazen, Sue and Pat Henry, Mary and Johnnie Hines, Marie and Eddie Herron, Virginia and Bob Hinners, Tayo and Miles Hubbard, Carolyn and Bill Irvin, Velma and Kenny Knowles, up from Stuart, Florida, with their 37' Gulfstar sailing boat and their guests Carolyn and Kenny Knowles Jr. who is a professor at the USNA, Caroline and Marty Lawrence, Elizabeth and Bill Leahy, Vera and Rosie Loud, Ruth and Joe Maher, Virginia Milbum, Eleanor and Ray Mitchell, Rebecca and Joe McClaughry, Alice and Dick Phillips, Bert and Bob Quackenbush, Helen and Phil Ross, Liney Rubins, Ruth and Brooke Schumm and their guest. Col. Brooke Schumm Jr. USAR, Mary Lou and Bobby Snyder, Frances and Carl Steiner, Ellen and Charlie Tooke, Rita and Blinn Van Mater, and Betty Zahm.

The Bruners, Burlingames, Eckbergs, Roberts and Jane Young had to cancel out for various reasons.

Mary Hine's many friends will be sorry to learn that she has recenfly been in the hospital for tests, but is home now and doing well with her chemotherapy treatments.

62 While enroute to Annapolis, Kenny Knowles visited Martha and Eddie Condra in Frogmore, South Carolina. Kenny sailed from Annapolis on 2 July and hoped to see the Condras again on his way south to Stuart, Fla. The class coed meetings and luncheons for the coming year will be as follows: 27 Sept. '79 at " O " Club Bethesda 15 Nov. '79 at " O " Club Bethesda 24 Jan. '80 at " O " Club Bethesda 27 Mar. '80 at " O " Club Bethesda May '80 to be announced later.

A note from Kay and Frank Virden via Herb Eckberg makes the suggestion that some of the Class could make a group trip to China after our 55th reunion on the West Coast in 1982. Bill Busik says that at the present time no such trips are contemplated. May be Gill Richardson can pick this up when he reads this.

Mike Honsinger writes: "My son's eldest son wants to be a flyer and accordingly is a member of the Class of '82 at the Air Force Academy. Months ago. Norma and I promised to come out and see him and the school. Two weeks ago we went: we were delighted with the Academy and the whole entree to 'The Wild Blue Yonder.' There's no doubt out there that visisions are grand and distances man-size!

"We called on Betty and Joe Jelley and had a delightful lunch together at the Broadmoor.

Then we saw the highlights of Colorado Springs and environs. Joe's activity in the community for twenty years makes him a perfect guide. All are fine. We had a great time together and look forward to the 55th."

Classmates who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversaries kindly let your scribe know and the event will be noticed by this column.

It is my sad duty to report the death of two of our Classmates and the loss of one of our "honorary" Classmates.

RAdm. Lawrence R. "Danny" Daspitdied at his home in Arlington, Virginia, on 19 May 1979. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with many of his Classmates attending, including George Anderson, Don Griffin, Dick Phillips, Marty Lawrence, and Bob Quackenbush.

RAdm. Bosquet Neill Wev died in Delray Beach, Florida, on 4 June 1979. Memorial Services were held in the Naval Academy Chapel on 7 June with interment in the Academy Cemetery. Many Classmates attended and the honorary pall bearers were: Bill Irvin, VAdm. F.J. Blouin, Otie Gregg, Kenny Knowles, Johnnie Bays, Phil Ross, Carl Steiner, and Bill "Stick" Sutherland.

Bobby Barnes has forwarded to me the following note: "Dear Bob, I would appreciate it very much if you could express my gratitude to the Class of '27 for the beautiful chrysanthemums sent to Arlington for Dan's services last Tuesday. They added a comforting touch to an impressive ceremony and I appreciated the flowers and the thoughtfulness of the Class in sending them. Sincerely, Marjorie Daspit."

Our honorary Classmate, Mr. William B. Franke, who was Secretary of the Navy from 1959 to 1961 died on 30 June in Rutland, Vermont. He was 85. The Class has lost another good friend.

On behalf of the Class the Secretary extends the deepest sympathy and condolences to family and friends.

28 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Albert O. Momm, USN (Ret.) 121 Glen Oban Dr., Amold MD 21012 Florida Corr., RAdm. R. N. Norgaard, USN (Ret.) 121 N. Phelps Ave., Winter Park FL 32789 WesCoast Corr., RAdm. W. A. CockeU USN (Ret.) 3222 Browning St., San Diego CA 92106 N. Eastem Cort., Capt. R. O. Burzynski USN (Ret.) Box 145, New Castle NH 03854 Percent Members: 92 Now that the BLC (Biggest Little Class) has passed 50 years since graduation, some members and their gals (the lucky ones) head toward their 50th wedding anniversaries and speak of grandchildren finishing their undergraduate work in colleges and universities.

Ginny and Al Fay have celebrated their Golden Wedding on August 31st at the Riviera Country Club and they invited any Classmates in the Coral Gables area to join them then and there!

In the meantime, on 1 June 1979 Ginny and Jimmy James' daughter's and son's families set up a surprise Golden Wedding celebration at the Naval Academy's Hubbard Hall for the Jameses. Daughter Patricia James Withers and the James' son Richard cohosted the affair.

Kay and Mac Leary came all the way from Shreveport to participate in the gala event; Mac, of course, had been their best man.

And on the grandchild side, at the Academy graduation exercises this past May 30th, the Superintendant intermpted the handing out of diplomas long enough to introduce Dave McDonald and to permit Dave to personally hand the diploma to his grandson: Thomas Lamar McDonald. That was a proud day for Tommie and Dave!

Dave writes: "I seldom see any Classmates in this garden spot of Florida, but do talk to Tom Jones on the phone periodically, and drive over for lunch with him and Tish now and then."

Al Fay says he agrees wholeheartedly with Luke White's suggestion in the June Shipmate, that reunion events should be spread out so no one is rushed getting from one event to another. Al adds: "I feel the same way about the 1980 reunion in San Diego, which we hope to attend. Perhaps it could be lengthened as necessary to give everyone a chance to take part in the class events and also visit some in the San Diego area."

Limey CockeU reports from the West Coast: "The 28th of June (what more appropriate date can one get?!) saw thirty local members of the BLC, their wives and relatives, including the George Kings on their summer trek to southem Califomia, gather at the Marine Corps Recmit Depot, San Diego, for a buffet luncheon. We were pleasantly surprised by several unexpected guests: Edyth and Doc Ballance joined us from Las Vegas. Also, thanks to the Monahans—who recently retumed from their favorite vacation spot: the Hale Koa in Hawaii—Pop Parmalee's widow. Marge Parmalee Baile, and her daughter-in-law were there too. Jerry and Ced Hornby, after a somewhat hectic previous evening at the airport awaiting the arrival of their grandson Sam from Australia—he finally made it at 3:30 a.m.—got a little rest before noon. The Hombys also had as their guest Helen and Don Lovelace's daughter. Sister Helen Louise, who does parish work in San Diego—a most interesting and charming person. Present also were the Armbmsts, Cockells, Huffs, Jacobsens, and Smiths; Martha Brett, Francois Jordan, Taylor Keith, Bill Schoech, and JJ Spilker. JJ recently retumed from three weeks in Greece."

At the West Coast Reunion. Left: Georgina King, Jake Jacobsen, Bill Schoech, Adelaide Ambruster; and, Ruby Armbrust, Jerry Hornby, Sam Niebe (Hornby's grandson), JJ. Spilker, Doc Ballance, George and Eve Huff

And here we have, left. Pop Parmalee's daughter-in-law, Spud Monahan, Marge Parmalee, and Bee Monahan; continuing, Jerry Hornby, Sister Helen Louise (Don Lovelace's daughter), Cedric Hornby, and Martha Brett

Shipmate, September 1979

63

29 Sec'y, RAdm. Cal Laning USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church VA 22041 Cort. Secretaries: So. Cal., Cdr. Bill Darnell USN (Ret.) 2003-224 Bayview Hts. Dr. San Diego CA 92105 No. Cal., RAdm. Dick Ballinger USN (Ret.) 25 Teal Rd., Belvedere CA 94920 CA 94109 Florida, Capt. Rags Parish USN (Ret.) Box 152, Neptune Beach FL 32233 Percent Members: 89

subjects maintained by the Class as a whole.

Few members have seen the movie or read the book The Boys From Brazil- Nor are they up on cloning and scions. The book informed us that the Nazi concentration camp notorious Doctor Mengele has succeeded in forming fifty "doppelgangers" from a few cells of Hitier's 'hair. An anonymous correspondent, believed to be out of '30, sent us the scurrilous photo.

Now everything has been cleared. But, we fear that the isolation of retirement of our members goes so far that none have seen Deep Throat (we haven't) or even know what an " X " rating means.

WB&A Social SPRANG! Sam Janney has tardily spmng No lunches were held during the summer from Roaring Spring Farm near Gloucester, months in Washington, but one delightful Virginia, from the very farmhouse in which he gathering occured. .A,nn and Gus Johansen was bom! We have a letter with info for Muster celebrated their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Notes. Sam says that he is happily retired on in June. Many who were in the Chapel with his acres, indulging in design and building them in 1929 came—represented by the Mitchmodel engines for a hobby. It may be that the ells, Stephens, Osborns, Davisons, Galbraiths, surprise of a letter from his old roommate Burl Lanings, and Grace Bermingham. Ann GroeBush, after years of silence, sprang Sam to the bler Palo, the Terrible Twin from Yonkers, colors. Sam sends us a photo of an engine came from TVA. The Tex Settles, who have which he built. the same splice date (plus five) were there.

At this writing, 10 July, Muster Notes 50 has Each brought their own case of champagne and gone to press. Should be in the mails to you by it was an event of fond reminiscences. the time you read this. Herewith, we append REUNION FIFTY! Don't forget, 19-21 Octothe list of those who should send in their 25 ber, Annapolis Hilton. If you arrive in Washbucks right away. We have not dunned anyington, the local gang will help with logistics, one, but until you send the dough we are in picking you up at airport and taking to Anhock. Send checks to "Muster Notes 50, 6404 napolis on 19th. If you arrive on 18th, some Lakeview Drive, Falls Church VA 22041." bunking can be offered, too.

Ashworth, Atwood, Benson, Boyd, Brown, Tracking News. Marie and Bill Darnell hit the Canning, Clark, Conley, Duval, Dye, Ely, backwoods trails for spring weather as usual, Fitzgerald, Foley (P), Friess, Galbraith, Hill, in their Airstream. They checked the declining Hinman, Hoffman, Johansen, Johnson (R), Indian population in Bill's hometown, Apache, Kabler, Kennedy, Kirk, Knight, Kohr, Laning Oklahoma. Sent us a postcard of the bank (no, just forked over), Lincoln, Marcy, Miller, there. There appears to be no building adjacent Mitchell, McKillop, McElroy, McGinnis, to the bank, just as it was in Jessie James day.

Mclntyre, Nielson, Novak, Osbom, Parish, Bill reported passing through Portland, OrePatrick, Persons, Peterson, Radford, Ray, St. gon (daughter there), where they found the Angelo, Wales, Walker (C), Waterhouse, streets too narrow to turn in and no place to Webster, Welsh. Prompt remission will save park. Nevertheless, they caught Bert Greene the Class fifteen cents. This is a very modest between office and golf cart for a visit over charge for getting your name in the papers. coffee. Bert regrets that a circulatory problem The column this month reaches you later will prevent him from attending the Big Rethan usual. There is a skipped month, June, for union. Near Salem "we were made welcome at the Colemans' beautiful home about nine miles submission of data, each year, so that this issue includes dope coming in all the way from east of Salem. It is sited on twenty acres, much timbered, facing east on high ground with un10 May to 20 July. Sorry.

In late May we lost two good shipmates. E^ obstmcted view of the mountains. Bill does his Hutchins in Santa Monica succumbed to cancer own maintenance. The roses needed an eightfoot fence to keep out the deer. Bill explained after a courageous siege. He wrote several that "the fenced area must be kept small behumorous and cheerful letters to this column during his battle, and even projected joining us cause deer are smart enough not to jump into a place too small for a running start for the jump for Reunion, though he well knew he couldn't.

Wally Baird was in touch and took care of our out. On retum home, we learned of Spud Marrepresentation. Frannie Hutchins is keeping cy's Medford, Oregon, address, too late for a visit we would have liked." (Secty note: the same address in Santa Monica. Only a week later, Ed Butler was taken with a heart Spud's stroke handicaps his writing, but he attack while cmising off Long Island. Ed was certainly is pleased with letters from old still quite active as head of a prominent Wall friends.)

Street law firm and was planning to be with us at Reunion. Paul Foley took care of our representation and attended both wake and funeral on Long Island. We share the loss of both Eds with Maybelle and Frannie.

The handsome prize offered in the June column for identification of the Hitler clone photo was won by Rosy Junghans! Rest easy! It was not a tme Nazi plant (scion), but was old Kemp Tolley in costume. The beauty admiring the Hitler pose was not Eva Braun but was Kemp's own daughter. In spite of our relief, your staff has suffered some disillusionment with the current state of updating on topical

Shipmate, September 1979

Singapore Sling—Dottie Flatley, Capt. Peter Easton, and Janie Hall Dottie and Janie (Flatley and Hall) carried out their threat to make one more world cruise in May. We had no further word direct from them after take off, but, thanks to Manoa and Bud Easton, we have a man in Singapore, Capt. Peter Easton USN. Pete is attached to our embassy. He sent us the colorful (at least the original photo is) snapshot of the reunion, adding that he had not seen Janie for thirty years. Manoa will visit him in October along with his daughter Wendy, and proceed on to China. Pete wishes us "Happy Fiftieth!"

4 • • i< Secty, Knight Prior, Cappy Rohr and Russ Hart (Shoreleave—USS WINDBAG)

NorCal News Dick Ballinger has recovered from his vacation and reports the following: Fran and Red Welsh (who used to go by luxury trains) cruised through the Canal on the SS SANTA MAGDALENA, disembarked at Cartagena, visited Bogata, and flew back via Florida, where they visited with the Waits and Kohrs. Meanwhile, Dick and Ginny "emulated Nixon at the Great Wall, saw everything they didn't forbid in the Forbidden City, paid respects to Mao (unacknowledged), saw temples and caves at Sian and Loyang. Tai Chi in Shanghai. Acquired an elegant sufficiency of Chinese food in Kwanchow, and decided we've seen enough of Hong Kong." Dick provided Spud Marcy's current address: The Three Fountains, 835 Crater Lake Ave., Medford OR 97501.

30 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Herbert H. Marable, USN (Ret.) 100 Askewton Rd., Round Bay, Severna Park MD 21146 Percent Members: 87 "REMEMBER THE FIFTIETH—MAY 16, 17, 18, 1980". Again a gentle reminder—retum the copy of the questionnaire mailed to you by Mullie Foster to him so that he may have the necessary information for arrangements for that occasion, otherwise he will be working in the dark. Also, while he is handling activities.

64 he has asked that all again be reminded that he is not able to make hotel or motel reservations—that will be entirely up to the individuals desiring them.

The Washington Area Group Class of 1930 held a buffet luncheon for a very fine tum-out at the Bay Ridge Inn on Sunday, 27 May 1979.

Attending were: Agnes and Jack Agnew and their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Agnew, Martha and Fred Beans, St. Clair and Bob Craighill, Helen and Tim Domer, Barbara and Mullie Foster, Cici and Jim Howard, Bertha and Andy Jackson, Louise and Jack Jones, Bernice and George Kosco, Virginia and Herb Marable, Charlotte and Chief Masterson, Dottie and Bob Moore, Jean and Towser Miller, Lil and Bill Nelson, Madeleine and Artie Owen, Parry and Bill Snead, Mary and Joe Snyder, Fran and Don Weller, Margaret and Dave Welchel, Vera and Glen Williams, Peg Ailes, Margaret Brook, Jane Colestock, Sally Estabrook, Marion Lord, Ev Stevens, Joe Hindman, and Fran and Ray Hunter ('31), guests of Martha and Fred Beans. The day was overcast but lovely—a navy guided missile cmiser (at least that is what she looked like, but someone insisted that she was one of the latest destroyers) lay at anchor in the Bay, right off the Naval Academy.

She made quite a sight, and I am sure provoked some very fine memories for several there. A thoroughly good time seemed to be had by all and we look forward to our next get-together with our ladies.

Your secretary took many color pictures of those gathered at this luncheon hoping to show you all out there just how well we 'old fuds' of the Class of '30 were standing up under the trials of 'father time', but unfortunately have not been able to get the evidence developed in time to make the press dead line for this issue.

SO-O-O-O-O—those which survived the trials of development will be put in the next issue.

Recent conversations with Mullie Foster brought forth information that addresses of a number of Classmates' widows were desired in order that they might be advised about the 50th REUNION plans. So far only four responses have been received. A more comprehensive list of desired addresses follows: Classmates—Blanchard, B.E., Blanning, E.J., Fry, E.W., Webb, T.S., West, A.R., and Whitaker, J.M.;—Widows; Bauer, H.W., Bisson, J.K., Boyle, Stewart, Brodie, G.K., Bmnton, L . C , Burgess, J.G., Bums, M . C , Chambers, G.M., Coe, J.W., Craig, J.R., Davis, J.M., Dealey, S.D., Douw, V.P., Forester, J.F., Gladney, D.W., Grannis, R.L., Hean, J.H., Haven, R . C , Hill, R.E., Hilton, C.G., Hubbard, H.S., Hughes, C.W., Keyes, Marshall, E.S.G., Marshal, T.W., Mayo, R.L., Marix, G.E., Neal, A.W., Newell, B.B., O'Handley, J.A.E., Patten, Robert, Reinhard, W.A., Robinson, O.W., Ross, R.R., Salisbury, J.S., Smith, J.L., Spencer, H.W., Tibault, J.L., Wingard, W . C Jr., and Wogan, T.L. It may very well be that some of the above were never married and hence have no widows. It may also be that some of the above are deceased, but our records fail to show it. In any event, if any of you out there happen to know the present address of any of the above please pass it along to Mullie Foster, 766A Fairview Ave., Annapolis MD 21403. It will help him get the reunion information to all who may want it.

Word from Johnnie Kinert is that the Southwest Area Group held its monthly luncheon on Friday, 11 May. Those attending: Fred Bradman, Lee Boyle, Moon Chappie, Willie

Coates, Mush Dornin, Frank Johnson, John Kinert, Jack Moreno, Bob Trower, Harty Verhoye, Emmet O'Bierne, and George Ashford ('29), and Spud Monahan ('28). Johnnie brings us up-to-date on the activities of various travelers; the Joe Youngs are on a cmise to Italy, the Bill Sanders somewhere around Panama on a cmise through the Caribbean, and Anne and Eddie Wagner in the Washington area.

At the Class meeting in Washington on 5 April, 1979 Mullie Foster, Chief Masterson, and Dave Welchel were elected to serve on the Class Committee for the coming year along with the permanent members, Herb Marable, Class Secretary, Glen Williams, Class Treasurer, and Gene Sands, Ex-Officio (Class Vice President). This Committee took over after the May luncheon and will serve until after the 50th REUNION. Dave Welchel heads the Committee and will be assisted by Mullie Foster and Chief Masterson, each authorized to act for the Committee as a whole in his absence. The big event for the coming year is the 50th REUNION 16-18 May 1980. Mullie Foster, Bill Nelson and Artie Owen form the Committee mnning it, Mullie and Bill are CoChairmen. Mullie Foster and Fred Beans have made all preliminary arrangements for the REUNION, and we all owe them a debt of gratitude for their efforts. A memorandum was sent to the Class last November containing all pertinent information. Other letters will follow with the prime information on costs and reservations to be expected in early 1980.

Classmates continue to ask about Class dues—the dues are $5.00 per year and are due any time after 1 May of each year. Send to— Capt. Glendon D. WilUams USN (Ret.), 4124 18th Road North, Arlington VA 22205, Tel. 703/JE2-6780.

Our Washington Class Committee acts for the Class as a whole in accordance with the Class Organization and By-Laws, and it also handles the affairs of the local Washington Area Group as a separate activity. This Group has scheduled luncheon meetings and parties in this area for the calender year as follows; lunches at Ft. Myer Officers' Club, Arlington, Virginia—all on Thursdays, 20 September and 8 November 1979 then 14 Febmary and 3 April 1980. Each starts at 1130 cocktails, followed by lunch. All are Co-ed except for the 3 April lunch which will be stag for elections for the coming year. All Classmates are most welcome to any and all of these "pay as you go" local class functions. Since business for the Class as a whole is generally taken care of at these meetings, we would like to have as large participation as possible. Bring guests if you like, except for the business meeting on 3 April. If you out-of-towners are traveling near or into this area, please plan to attend, but give us as much advance notice as possible. Local reminder notices of the meetings here will be sent, or phone calls made, only to members in the immediate area, except that our Eastem Area-wide mailing list will be used for the Christmas party.

Funerals are, of necessity, one of the concerns of the Committee. Glen Williams needs to know, and others want to know, the place and time of funerals and any special wishes of the family as early as possible to insure that flowers arrive on time or that contributions are made as desired. In some areas artangements have been made with Glen for someone in that area to send flowers to local funerals, contacting Glen for reimbursement. If, however, the

funeral is to be in Arlington there are many details that the Class Committee or other local Classmates can and should handle here to help the family. We try to get the word around.

ADDRESSES FOR CLASS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: RAdm. D.L. Welchel USN (Ret.), Chairman 6221 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington DC 20016 tel. 301/320-5060 RAdm. Walter M. Foster USN (Ret.) 766A Fairview Ave., Annapohs MD 21403 301/268-6543 VAdm. K.S. Masterson USN (Ret.) 1600 South Eads Street 912N Ariington VA 22202 703/920-6872 It is the sad duty of your secretary to report the death of Wanda Colbert Heming, Harold's wife, on Thursday, 10 May 1979 at the Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland, Califomia.

Wanda and Hal had been living in Concord, California. A beautiful memorial service was held in Grace Presbyterian Church, Walnut Creek, on 14 May. The entire family received Holy Communion on the moming of 16 May at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, North Arlington, with Bob Craighill as the celebrant.

Bob also conducted Wanda's funeral service that aftemoon at the Ft. Myer Chapel. Honorary pallbearers were Hal's Classmates, Bill Nelson, Gene Sands, Bill Snead, Murph Owen, and Glen Williams, and Jeff Parker ('35).

Wanda was buried close by the graves of her father and mother. Captain and Mrs. William C Colbert. Hal wishes to extend his gratitude to Classmates and friends for their sympathy and support to him and his family in their bereavement. She will be sorely missed not only

by Hal, their three children and their three grandchildren, but by all who knew her. Hal says that we may make any contributions to Wanda's memory to the Heart Fund, and he himself has made a most generous gift to the class fund as a remembrance to her. He has indicated that he will see us all at the Fiftieth in December.

George Kosco writes from Harrisburg that he has a beach chair concession at Three Mile Island. He offers special rate to Classmates.

George is a proud man these days. Bemie was awarded "Citizen Of The Year" award by the Civic Club, and his sister's son. General Edward C Meyer, was appointed Army Chief Of Staff by President Carter.

31 Sec'y, RAdm. John Crumpacker, USN (Ret.) 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Rd., #402 Arlington VA 22202 West Coast Corr., RAdm. Andrew J. HiU USN (Ret.) 1295 Bangor Sreet, San Diego CA 92106 Percent Members: 87 The class picnic was held this year on 10 July in Annapolis, again at the Fairwinds Club on the Sevem River. Joe Thornton was the committee chairman. He made the party a great success.

Meanwhile, the West Coast people have been cavorting around at JUNE WEEK WEST. The Ellsworths, Fialas, Gimbers, Hattons, Heiligs, Hills and Morings attended.

Shipmate, September 1979

65 Sunny and Harry Gimber have sold their home in Bayside and have moved to San Diego.

Change your directories to show their new address as 4464 Vision Drive, #4, San Diego CA 92121, phone 453-3327.

Marie Louise Duncan Jones was in Washington recently to attend a State Department reception to honor donors of signiflcant items to the White House and State Department Fine Arts Fund. Money donations are used to buy art objects, and art works given are used to furnish rooms that are used to entertain diplomats and other distinguished persons. Marie Louise's donation was a family heirloom, a bust of George Washington, sculptured in Italy

by Hiram Powers and presented to her greatgrandfather, Greer Brown Duncan, in 1848. In the absence of Secretary of State Vance, who was engaged in Middle East negotiations, the reception was hosted by Chief Justice and Mrs. Warren Berger.

Bill (L.W., that is) Williams is back from the hospital in better shape than ever. He had a near call after some 35 cobalt bombardments for a maUgnancy. Bill is winning consistently in the '31 bridge group, the other members of which are Buckie Bouve, me, Abie Metzger, Bud Needham and Jack Parham. We tell him it's no wonder he winsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;look who he has for partners.

American Geophysical Society, The Marine Technical Society, Naval Historical Foundation and the U.S. Naval Institute. He is a past president of the Bristol Historical Society and has had articles on marine geology published in a number of professional joumals. The College annually awards a scholarship in his name to a resident of this town." Congratulations to you, Hal, from all us Classmates.

I'm sorry to report that Anne Volk, widow of Louis Volk, died of cancer on 29 May at home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Anne was secretary of the executive committee of the International Society of Laryngectomees and was very active in helping people without vocal chords to learn esophageal speech.

Marshall Cox died on 13 June in Guam. He was boarding an airplane for Japan when it happened, I'm told. Marshall was honored with a full military funeral at Arlington where six Classmates actually carried the casket in the absence of the military bearers, who arrived late.

I regret, also, to report the death of Jimmy Dempsey on 9 July in Norfolk, Virginia. He had been hospitalized for two weeks and succumbed to kidney failure. One of the illustrious members of our Class, Jimmy's passing will be a great loss to us all. Obituary and picture will be found in "Last Call" section. Burial was at Arlington National Cemetery on 13 July.

Please change Floyd Myhre's address to 8315 N. Brook Lane, Apt. 206W, Bethesda MD 20014.

32 Sec'y, Capt. Terrell A. Nisewaner USN (Ret.) 7121 Helmsdale Rd., Bethesda MD 20034 Percent Members: 84

Hal Payson Charlie Cook sent me a clipping from the Bristol, Rhode Island, Phoenix, a weekly newspaper in which recent honors to Hal Payson are described. 1 quote the article for you here. "Roger Williams College will award six honorary degrees at commencement exercises on Saturday, May 26, at 10:30 am on the college's Fulton Campus Green.

"The Honorary degree recipients will include John A. Volpe, the commencement speaker, former US Ambassador to Italy and governor of Massachusetts, and Harold Payson, Jr. ombudsman and long-time administrator and faculty member at Roger Williams.

Mr. Payson, a resident of Ferry Road, will receive the honorary Doctor of Education degree. He has served Roger Williams College also as an academic dean. A native of Bristol, he is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and has eamed bachelor's and master's degrees from Oxford University in England. He is also a graduate of the Naval War College and holds a master's degree from M.I.T. "Mr. Payson was a Rhodes Scholar from 1932 to 1935 and has been a member of the Shipmate, September 1979

Here and There With '32 When Tony and Jack Catlett were on the verge of moving to South Carolina, a farewell party was given for that illustrious couple in Bethesda and some of the pictures of that fete turned out well enough to be reproduced here in this column. Test your memory and ingenuity by seeing how many you can recognize. A final picture shows Tony and Jack just before departure the next morning for a few final days in Warrenton before hitting the road for Beaufort. The latest mmor has it that they are now throughly dug in, have joined "The Loyal Order of Fighting South Carolinians," have grits for breakfast every moming, only serve Rebel Yell to their guests, and fly the Confederate flag on specific occasions. Classmates, including "Damn Yankees," are welcome to drop in and see them at the new digs.

Tony and Jack before departure

i

l^r^ The Catletts' Farewell Party

il

66 Thanks to our sterling legal Classmate in Jacksonville, Wiggy Wigelius, who has the eye and ear for a story and the investigative nose of an ambulance chaser, we have received a letter from Leah Frakes, sister of our recently deceased Classmate Dale Frakes, telling us about his years since retirement. Inasmuch as Dale receded into a shell or under a rock once he left the service and merely left people to wonder about him, Leah's letter answers a few questions.

When Dale retired, he spent one year in his old hometown of Magnolia, Minnesota, and then moved to Kelso, Washington, until May 1969 when he sold everything, retumed to Magnolia briefly and then went to Apache Junction, Arizona, where he bought a mobile home and lived until his death. Dale would spend a few months each year with his sister Leah in Luverne, Minnesota, always retuming to Apache Junction, but in his last few years he had emphysema so badly that he was in and out of Veterans' hospitals and had to move very slowly.

Dale went into the Veteran's hospital.

Phoenix, in January 1979 and died there on January 29th. He was returned to Luveme, and intemed in the Maplewood Cemetery in that city close to the homes of his brother Marion and sister Leah. Smooth sailing, old Classmate.

A rare vintage letter from Ike Wilson up in Seattle (when was Ike last heard from?) reminded me of a report he made at the 45th Class Reunion in Coronado in which he brought best wishes from Tommy Langen who was unable to attend and was at that time in the throes of emphysema and on oxygen.

Tommy died shortly thereafter on 13 June, the remains were cremated and, by his own wish, the ashes were scattered at sea. Frank Hoye '31, and a close friend of Tommy's, reminded Ike that no notice of Tommy's death had ever appeared in Shipmate. Your Secretary couldn't find any and this effort is to make amends.

Tommy, as his friends might recall, retired in June 1960 and went out to the University of Washington to chart out another career. He had gained some considerable expertise in educational statistics while in the service and he parlayed this knowledge into a testing job at the University (testing students and faculty) and in his spare time earned himself a doctorate in education. He always remained that same ebullient character he was as a midshipman and became that indispensable man about the campus. Tommy retired again about 1974, but his widow Frances was off on a cmise as we went to press and not much is known about those last few years of leisure. Our apologies Tommy as we say a belated farewell to a splendid Classmate.

From Bill Outerson up in West Willington, Connecticut, comes a most unusual old snapshot. The story as he got it from an unusually unreliable source, was as follows. A certain young man who was (or so he alleged) a student at a divinity college on the banks of the Severn was wooing a pious young lady in the hinterlands one September leave long ago.

After being in his company for some time, the young lady let it be known that not only did she not believe the young man was attending a divinity college but, alas, she suspected that he would not even be allowed into one if he appeared in front of it. Sorrowed by this suspicious attitude, the young man vowed that he would send her proof positive that he had spoken nothing but the holy tmth. Upon retuming

Five Psalm-Singing Seminarians to his "seminary" he rounded up some of his more devout associates and had his picture taken in their company.

The picture of the young seminarians who strangely enough are sporting brass buttons along with their turned-round collars while piously reading the Scriptures are: Hungry Morgan, Cowboy Wesson, Turt Turton, Van Van Slyke and Abe Abrahamson. The " h a l o " around Abe's head was so bright his features are not distinct due to camera glare. We don't know whether or not it convinced the young lady.

From an aspirant to the Class of '32 who unfortunately got shot down in the exams, one Clyde Carson Laws of Shawnee, Oklahoma, comes a simple request. How can someone put him on the trail of our former Classmate, Charlie Hitchcock, who left us a bit early to get married, play ball, play polo (or was that his cousin), or just enjoy the great outside. When last seen in the Pentagon in the Spring of 1962 Charlie was a technical rep for Boeing Aircraft and living in Seattle, but since then the curtain has dropped. Clyde and Charlie were Classmates at the Naval Academy Prep Class in Newport in 1927 and old memories are stirring.

Wiggy Wigelius reports in that he just had a beautiful visit from Larry Smythe who is now vice president of Gates Pickles, Inc., and was spreading the good word about his product in the South. Wiggle was able to introduce him to the regional commander of the several commissary stores in the area as well as the local commissary officer, both of whom were sold on Gates pickles as a good product. Wiggle joined in the praise saying that they are real good . . . all types. So another Classmate who pretty much avoids Class activities is heard from.

Once again, indirectly from Wiggie, comes a wonderful letter from our Olympic Games aspirant, Tommy Thomas. After a lapse of 31 plus years Tommy states that he was riding a TWA transport enroute from the Boston Marathon to visit his daughter in Baltimore when, as they were approaching the Philadelphia airport for landing, he passed close aboard the Navy Yard and the old Naval Air Facility.

What did he spy but a poor old moth-eaten carrier lying there dead alongside the dock with a big " 3 8 " on the island. Sure enough, it was his old home, the old SHANGRI LA herself, and it was quite a treat.

In Tommy's words the Boston Marathon was quite an experience in that it has developed a mystique and prestige over these past 83 years. It was a true carnival in every sense with Hopkinton rigged like a county fair and shoe manufacturers, equipment hawkers, special T-shirt salesmen, and people up to your yangyang. Tommy finished as planned although it took him darn near six hours; you

may know the name-of-the-game for old fuds and cardiac rehabilitators—LSD—long slow distance—and no clock watching. It was cold and raining most of the way and Tommy ended up colder and wetter than most of the rest.

Since then, Annemarie and Tommy took the kids in a camper up to Eureka, California, where they ran together through the redwood forests in the " A v e n u e of the Giants Marathon." Tommy stated that this was No. 14 for him and No. 5 for Annemarie. He added that this one was a real Character builder . . . cold and pouring rain all the way. They kept consoling themselves with the knowledge that it won't last longer then 26 miles.

Tommy and Annemarie already have their reservations for Honolulu and the marathon there in December. Then, as is growing to be a custom, they will stay on for a while to avoid having to decorate the Christmas tree at home.

Tommy's plan is that the Honolulu affair will be marathon No. 20 for him. He adds that he hates to be a nut on the subject, but mnning makes him double happy because he knows that it is biologically impossible for a marathoner to have a heart attack through arteriosclerosis. And this is a problem facing anyone over 45 years old.

•Pommy reported that Doc Stannard had just had a massive heart attack the previous week and was lucky that it didn't happen a couple of years earlier before development of the tricky technology required to pull him through. Alice (Mrs. Stannard) reports that Doc is coming along OK. Tommy sees his job as one of the convincing the dumb so-and-so to get on the road because it didn't have to happen if he had been out mnning as he should have long ago.

And all this to your Secretary who doesn't even jog . . . and has no plans to start.

What a delight to have a new correspondent check in. George Rooney writes in from Phoenix that the Gilbert W. Stevenson listed as missing in the April issue of Shipmate can probably be found on the golf course at the Arizona Country Club. His new address is: 13226 N. 3rd Place, Phoenix AZ 85022.

Al Shinn was mentioned in that same issue and George recalled that, a few years back, Al arranged a cmise in RANGER for Stevenson and himself. After VIP treatment in Coronado they flew out to the RANGER where they were met

by Captain Moorer who suggested that they stow their gear and meet him for lunch. They expected to share a room, but were agreeably surprised to be shown the Admiral's and Chief-of-StafTs quarters respectively. George drew the Admiral's quarters probably, he supposes, because he got out of the Academy first.

He then referred me to page 58 of the March issue of Shipmate and the Sailing Cmise picture. The unidentified object, third from the right, is one George A. Rooney and the "sailing cmise" had to be Plebe summer because Travis, the other unidentified character, left after his first semester. I stand corrected . . . thanks.

The big annual May co-ed "bash" at the Annapolis Yacht Club, which had to be shifted to June 7th this year because of club redecorating commitments, is rapidly getting to be one of the really big events in '32 Class affairs. Despite the delay, it was as great and as wonderful as usual this year with 63 hardy souls enjoying a beautiful spring day. Our esteemed President presided in his usual inimitable form and Francis Foley in his comments covered a few suggestions in regard to the pending 50th ReShipmate, September 1979

67 union (Homecoming Weekend 1982) and what people might like. In tme form there was absolutely no unanimity of opinion.

The Annapolis crowd was well represented

by Francis and Clair Foley, Count and Babs Ruckner, Howard and Mary Bmce Prince, Leon and Dora Kintberger, Ralph and Wes Johnson, Corky and Nona Ward, Jack and Bo Seager with their adopted daughter, Jim and Peggy Collett, Jack Bandy, Anne Bom, and our own wonderful Emmy Marshall. The Washington crowd had a few absentees among those normally attending but sent down Emerson and Kitty Fawkes, our astute Class treasurer, Mel and Marion Young, Bob and Teeny Leonard, Al and Erma Slayden, Jack and Bobby Lamade, Willie and Jean Williamson, Charlie and Nancy Odendhal, Willeye and Frances Bull, Buck and Dottie James, Al and Muriel Wellings, George and Mary Pierce, Van and Margaret Van Evera, Andy and Eddie Nisewaner and Lloyd and Emily Mustin.

Driving up all the way from Beaufort, South Carolina, were Tony and Tack Catlett who immediately took Emmy Marshall in tow and drove her back to Beaufort with them. Anne and Ted White again drove down from Ardmore, Pennsylvania, probably so that he could heckle his old roommate, George Pierce, but Debbie Humes had other commitments and couldn't make this year. Edith and Larry Smith represented Richmond but the Turtons, due to a few minor medical probs, couldn't make it.

It is always a pleasure to welcome widows or former wives of members of the Class and we had a good tum-out this year . . . although we could do better. In addition to Anne Born and Emmy Marshall, previously mentioned, we had Linny (Lanman) Saul, Betty Lee (Pressey) Berger, Jane Moncure, Helena Lietwiler, Alicia Robards, Jane Porter all the way up from Durham, North Carolina, and a big surprise, Sara Ann Munger, in from San Francisco where she has given up her lovely apartment and was due to close a deal on a house in Annapolis the next day. The big attraction for the East was son Colby who is now on duty at the Naval Academy. Jane was having a great time on his her first luncheon and first visit to Annapolis in 35 years, renewing old friendships and in particular seeing once again Edith and Larry Smith.

Other news coming out of the luncheon was that Peggy and Jim Collett have moved back into their old home at 204 Providence Road, Greenbury Point, Annapolis MD 21401. Jim said he was mnning out of golf balls and had to get back into his house bordering the 11th fairway.

Lovely news from our expatriate in Morocco. He left New York for Tangiers and points East on 15 May but was finding it hard to proceed in view of the wonderful state of affairs in Dallas. Frances is recuperating beautifully under the superb care of her daughter and friends in Dallas, is going out on local engagements, has the use of a beautiful pool, good food and perfect relaxation.

Jack Counihan said that after a few calls on some senatorial staffers and on some senators he had met in the course of his travels, the Consulate at Tangiers was added to the Pell Amendment which requires that it be left open.

This resolution passed the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee and his friends are hopeful it will be approved in the Senate and House. He adds, "If the Consulate is retained in an active status, there will be a big celebration, Y'al! come!" They both added thanks to all the Shipmate, September 1979

Classmates who made their stay in Washington so enjoyable.

Don Thomas, the golfer and not the marathon mnner, reports in from San Diego that there was little local class news but did forward some interesting material on JUNE WEEK WEST sponsored by the Alumni Association and held this year in San Diego. He expected a tum-out of about 10 Classmates from San Diego and the Los Angeles area. It is getting to be a bigger, better and more delightful affair every year. To anyone in the area at the time, it is highly recommended.

Don also reported that he and Anne had a delightful two week Caribbean/Panama Canal/Los Angeles cruise in the PACIFIC PRINCESS (alias the "Love Boat" of TV fame) in March. They flew charter to San Juan and thence by sea to St. Thomas, La Guira, Curacao, Panama, Acapulco and a few other choice locations. It was nice transiting the Canal while it is still ours and not having to be on the bridge all day. It was also much pleasanter watching the ever-fascinating transit from a deck chair. And to that, from anyone who has ever been skipper of a ship transiting the Canal, we would heartily agree.

33 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Archie T. Wright, Jr. USN (Ret.) 4829 Ft. Sumner Dr. Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 84 Imagine my surprise and delight to find a letter post-marked "Cita Del Vaticano" from none other than our C/M Bill Porter whom we last saw at Homecoming '78. Its opening sentence said "I'm really ashamed to admit that this is the first letter I've written to Shipmate, but seening Howard Kuehel's letter asking for info on 33C C/Ms, I thought it was finally time to fill in a bit of what I've been doing since my retirement in 1962." Picking up with where we left Barbara and Bill in the 30 year Round-Up in Istanbul, Turkey, when Bill went with Wyeth Intemational after retiring from command of WRANGELL (AE-10), where he operated under Hank Monroe in ServRon 6 for two years; Bill built a $3 million pharmaceutical, fine chemicals and infant milk formulation plant in Turkey from a set of drawings and a six-months training course in Radnor, Pennsylvania, the corporate headquarters of the firm. After a two-year constmction period and a year of successful operation. Bill tumed the plant over to a Turkish pharmacist and moved on to Bombay to undertake a similiar project with different products, this time steroid hormones, and getting another six-months special training in Mexico enroute. At the end of two years in India, Bristol Myers Intemational made him an offer as technical director for Europe, Mid-East and Africa which he just couldn't resist. Over the next 11 years he set up plants in more than 16 countries for most of Bristol's products including those of many of their subsidiaries, and best of all he was reunited with his family and operating out of corporate headquarters in London, with generous travel allowances for himself and Barbara and the children mature enough to be left at home in school. When headquarters moved to Rome, the Porters found a 13th century apartment in the historic center of Rome where they

Bill on the beach, Mombasa, Kenya continue to live despite the 72-stair climb, and they love it.

Of Porter's four sons. Bill Jr., Mark and Scott have all served at one time in the Navy, with Scott being the only one still active, receiving his commission as ensign when he finished Aubum University this Summer, and Jon, the youngest, after finishing American University in Paris with a B.A. in linguistics, is now with an import-export firm in New York; of the two daughters. Liven is married with two children and lives near Vancouver, B.C., and Marianne is still at Cornell University.

(Small wonder Bill kept building those plants the world over!) And they travel still. Picture No 1 depicts Barbara & Bill on their visit to D.C. last year. Picture No. 2 shows Bill at ease on the beach at Mombassa, Kenya, in March '79; then on to London in May and Malta in June. Bill promises to make one of our class luncheons in Washington some day. He and Barbara would love to see C/Ms passing thm Rome. They're listed in the phone book! Their best to C/Ms A-B-C & X. (More footprints by 33'ers leading to a better world for future generations.)

Over the Memorial Day week end the Wrights had the pleasure of being guests in the lovely home of Mary McMullen on Buming Tree Road, Bethesda, and attending a brunch at the nearby Congressional Club with Mary and some of her friends, and they wish to report that Mary is 'going great.' She plans no immediate change in the life style she has adopted over the past years of enjoying her home and her vegetable and flower gardens, which she manages, with some help, to keep green and productive. Mary still loves to travel but she does pick the occasion窶馬ot just random travel. One married daughter with her family and children are nearby 'to keep in touch' and since she and Dillon built the home and lived there for over 25 years, her roots in the community are deep and her friends are legion. Mary was planning her visit to Ariington to view the Cemetery with each grave marked with the symbolic flag placed there on each Memorial Day, over 174,000 this year, and according to later press reports, 16,000 people joined her in paying tribute to their loved ones there.

68 For the May and June luncheons the San Diego group averaged 11 C/Ms including Bird, Rumble, Stuart, Gibbons, Gamon, Bmning, Coye, Ed Miller, Monroe, Wagstaff, Roullard, Russell, MacPherson, Hanson, and Fredericks.

Jack Coye had just retumed from a Caribbean Cmise and while passing thm Florida he saw the Arnie Schades and Bug Shelby. Dee and Pickles Heinz report; "We've had another good tripâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this time to Egypt and Morocco. Luxor and the City of the Dead across the river are fabulous, Abu Simbel stupendous, Aswan interesting and the river trip enchanting. Now we are back to golf, but we have given up trying to reduce our handicaps. That's a never-ending fantasy!"

Ed Metzger called in from Santa Rosa, Califomia, with the sad news of the pasing of C. C. (Red) Morgan, Capt. USNR (Ret.), in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1979, and at Dorothy's request, Ed sent in the obituary that appears in "Last Call." Red had suffered from cancer for several years. The Class extends deepest sympathy to Dorothy and the surviving members of the family.

Jack (J. W.) Stewart was in town on 10 July, passing thm from Sea Island, Georgia, where he and Ruth have just about completed building their dream home (how many does this make they have built?), enroute to New York on a short business trip. This provided the occasion for Smoke Strean hosting a mini-class luncheon at the Washington G. & CC. for some C/Ms who didn't have the gas to get out of town. Tom Moorer took time out from the SALT II hearings on the Hill to join us, Hal Bowen delayed his daily mnning schedule, and Champ Blouin explained that he only had two board meetings to attend that aftemoon before he got back to rearranging the fumiture in his Watson Place apartment where he has been hosting the Washington visit of his daughter Gloria and her husband. Col. Bailey, USA, and their children who are enroute to Hawaii for a tour of duty. Rosalie is in the Mediterranean with a tour group visiting the Greek Islands and the Holy Lands. But Jack looked great, enjoys his golf and obviously has his finger on the pulse of things in Fort Wayne, Indiana, his home of record, when he isn't hunting in Michigan, where he has another home which has 270 degrees of waterfront. And Smoke is launching a new career, having been appointed to a 4-year term as a member of the board of governors of the Northem Virginia Community College of Arlington. When are those guys going to retire??

As we journey down the wide and well-wom ways of life, perchance we hear a soft voice telling of a better and more joyous path to follow if we but pause to listen. Such a one comes to us thm the good offices of George IVfiller who received a copy of the periodic newsletter written and published by Anne S. White, widow of our C/M Dick White, from Susan Bellinger, Barney's widow, of Charleston, South Carolina. Anne's work is with an organization called "Victorious Ministry Through Christ," P.O. Box 1804, Winter Park FL 32790 and in the letter we read dated 30 March 1979, she told of a trip which she and two other representatives of VMTC had just completed of about three-months duration to Australia which included organizing and conducting Clergy Schools of Prayer Counseling and teaching missions in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Maroochydore and Sydney. Anne has written and published five books, and the proceeds from the sale and distribution are

used to pay travel expenses of volunteers who contribute their time and talents to the ecumenical work of VMTC. The news letter gave a schedule of retreats and seminars to be held from April thm August of this year throughout the U.S. and Canada, including some in Finland, Singapore and Australia, dealing with prayer counseling and the ministry of healing.

As he reads it, one can clearly imagine a quiet still voice saying there is a better way of spending the moming than waiting in a gas line or planning a bigger bang for the buck with our nukes. Our best wishes to Anne in her life's work.

We had a welcome note from John Tyree from Waterford, Connecticut, telling of the spring meeting of the Conn. Chapter of the USNAAA on 2 June which featured Bill Busik as their speaker, Dave Martineau as presiding officer, and included a visit aboard a nuclear submarine at the Base. He included this snap of the '33ers present, identified as follows: L-R (back row) Bob McAfee, Larty (Ox) Heileman, John Tyree, (front) Nora Tyree, E. G. (Scotty) and Renee Campbell, Jean and Dave Martineau.

Connecticut Chapter, '33

John continues: "Earlier the same week, had a call from Pete Staley from Newport. Said he and Mary would be rendezvousing the following day for lunch with an old Classmate from Kent School (W. Conn.) and hoped we would join them for a visit. We did, had a most pleasant visit, and I could even talk with Pete's friend about a Kent Classmate of theirs, our Draper Kaufman. Martin Shellabarger is trying to arrange a get-together of our Naval Academy room for three years: Shellabarger, Ryan, Bethea, and Tyree. We are hoping to gather in September at the Shellabarger family ranch in Colorado which is still being mn by 'Shell's' older brother Bill. Am still waiting to catch one of those mountain trout that 'Shell' has promised. Still remember a bragging picture he and Ralph Pray returned with from one September leave. Gas shortage is keeping us close to home. Trust it is better organized in the D.C. area."

A reminder that the regular monthly luncheons start again on 2nd Tuesdays at 11:30 at the Fort Myer O'Club for the W/A group.

Our first one for the season will be 11 September. Y'all come!

The San Diego Group had a record tum-out for their July luncheon including Duncan, Ed Miller, Clay Miller, Norris, Bird, Jim Elliott, Ryan, Gibbons, Felling, Coye, Larry White, Hayden, Gamon, Gary Coleman, Monroe, Rumble, Roullard, Bmning, and Fredericks, and the '33 wives held a concurrent luncheon with following attendees: Lee Riddell, (Chairperson) Gail Roullard, Marion Ryan, Bemiece

Coleman, Helen White, Dottie Norris, Helen Gamon, Maggie Felling, Ruth Beyer Podlewski, Ruth Jordan, Pat Lambert, Edythe Hayden, Elsa Bird, Nita Gibbons, Karin Monroe, and Maudie Fredericks.

Eddie Fredericks has word, via Jack Coye, that Bug Shelby and Lon Parks ('25) were rerecently married and he further reports that Reynolds Hayden and Edythe Munson are newlyweds and are now residing at 11991 Adoma Place, Rancho Bernardo CA 92127.

Our best wishes to the brides and grooms!

Sadly we note the passing of another C/M, Eldred (Red) Benson Rucker, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on 10 May 1979. Red resigned on graduation because of physical disqualification and had a long career in the Civil Service as an employee of the Navy Department. We do not know of any immediate survivors.

Homecoming is here again and besides the many other participatory events at the Academy, we hope C/Ms will remember to include time for a visit to the 33rd Company Wardroom in Bancroft Hall that is sponsored by the Class. Tentatively, times set aside for visits are 1000 to 1200 on Saturday, 22 September and 1000 to 1245 on Sunday, 23 September; however, firm schedules will be available at check in desk at Alumni House when you arrive. And we're looking forward to seeing old friends and faces again at Bill Dawson's 'Off Soundings' after the game.

The news from Orlando is "Everything is GO" for the 47V^ reunion in '81. As of 1 July the following 46 OPTIMISTS had sent in their Earnest Money and reserved a place. Look over the names and see if you can afford Not to Be There. The address: Class of 1933 USNA, P.O. Box 7382-A, Orlando FL 32854.

Andrews, H. W.; Betha, J. S.; Bobo, W. S. Brittan, T. H.; Black, R. T.; Brown, M. B Bowen, H. G.; Campbell, C M.; Davis D. W.; Davis, Ray; Dietz, J. S.; Ellis, P. D. Fredericks, E . H . C ; Foster, E. J.; Fox, H. H. Garnett, P. W.; GalanUn, I. J.; Gallaher A. R.; Gill, F. B.; Heinz, L. C ; Higham M. S.; Howell, W. S.; Hudson, G. K.; Kuehl H. F.; Kefauver, R.; Koch, Dinny; Kauffman D. L.; Martineau, D. L.; Meyer, B. H.; Miller C. L.; Madden, Memsie; Monroe, H. S. O'Brien, G. D.; Reedy, J. R.; Rumble, H. P. Snider, L. L.; Schade, A. F.; Selby, F. G. Strozier, H. H.; Sturr, H. D.; Stewart, J. W. Spahr, O. W.; Shuffle, Edwin; Wiggin, B. E. Wright, A. T.; Walsh, J. E.

Plebe Sunday It's nostalgia time again. A Plebe Sunday aftemoon was meant for sports, reading the Sunday paper and above all phantasizing the tomortows. The mids in this 3rd Batt room are identified as Al, Larry, Tom, Jimmy & Bmte.

And those children that you hear playing outside your window on this Sunday aftemoon are not your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but your grandchildren.

Shipmate, September 1979

69

34 Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.), 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 88 The following resolution by the Legislature of the State of Alaska is included here so that Classmates and friends of "J. D." Fulp will know how this South Carolinian won the hearts of the people in his adopted home.

IN MEMORIAMâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;JAMES DOUGLAS "J. D . " FULP The Legislature notes with sadness the passing of James Douglas "J. D . " Fulp of Kodiak.

From his arrival in Kodiak as a Navy Captain, Mr. Fulp was an active and dedicated member of the community. When he retired from the Navy in 1964, he made Kodiak his permanent home. He joined Sea-Land as dock manager, holding that post for over eight years before becoming Port Director for the City of Kodiak.

J. D. Fulp was a tireless worker, always finding time to take on another responsibility.

He was a past officer of the Elks Club and the VFW, a member of the Rotary Club, past president of the library association, and a former president, vice-president and clerk of the school board. J. D. served as president of the Kodiak Area Chamber of Commerce, was active in the Episcopal Church, a member of the hospital board and the Senior Citizens' organization.

James Douglas Fulp will be remembered for his remarkable vitality and enthusiastic support of his community, a man who gave so unselfishly of himself. His loss will be deeply felt by his many friends in Kodiak.

The members of the Legislature extend sincere condolences to his wife, Marion, and to his children.

The Fabulous Forty-Fifth is now history and will be long remembered. First, the Monday evening Kick-off Cocktail Buffet at Hubbard Hall where we had the best attendance (178).

Tuesday moming the Memorial Service at the Chapel was inspirational, followed by a great luncheon at the 0 & F Club. Then the tour of Rickover Hall and the visit to the 34th Company Wardroom in Bancroft Hall. Since Tuesday evening was open on the schedule, many small parties were organized with a continuation of the wonderful camaraderie and congeniality. Wednesday teed-off with the Golf Outing. Various winners were: Margaret Jeter, Chet Siver, Mike (low gross) Sellars, Frank Upham, Roy Smith, Pop Gunn, Swede Lundberg and Stu Ramsey. Then a spectacular noonday lunch with cocktails at the home of June and John Green overlooking the Sevem River, after which many enjoyed a tour of Historic Annapolis conducted by Ann Smith. Finally, the Reception and Dinner/Dance in the Washington Ballroom of the Hilton Inn, complete with Ship's Bell and USNA 1934 signal flags and numeral pennants provided by Rudy Turrentine with appropriate ceremony.

The official photographer for the Reunion was our own Ed Lee. He has provided many wonderful pictures of this fabulous event, too many to include herewith, so here are a representative sampling of some individual shots of Classmates. Ed will be forwarding copies of the group picture on the Chapel steps to all who indicated an interest.

Shipmate, September 1979

Peggy and Rudy Turrentine

Larry Becht sends the following news from Southem Califomia: "Spring and early Summer call for many class parties, etc., and so it has been with the Class of '34 here on the West Coast. A number of our Classmates went back to Annapolis for the 45th reunion. All hands agree that it was a 4.0 affair, and many thanks are due to the hard-working committee members. We tmly hope that the 50th will be likewiseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wherever it may be held. (Hawaii or San Diego or Vegas perhaps?) JUNE WEEK WEST has also come and gone, but that will be covered by the San Diego Alumni Association that was sponsoring that fine event.

"A smaller but equally vocal choleric group of aficionados gathered in Coronado on June 15 to additionally celebrate the 45th. The stouthearted attendees included Russ and Lame Maynard, Red and Kay Baumberger, Ed and Mary Powell, Denny and Lucy Biwerse, John and Ruth Geist, Tom and Fran Stone, Don and Arline Scherer, Leo and Jane Flynn,

i : l CHCTC!K?

70 Bob and Rosebell Ovrom, Jim and Helen Davis, Jack and Jeri Martin (all the way from Florida!), Bev and Eleanore VanBuskirk, Pinky and Louise Nelson, Bill and Orilee Robbins (the ever faithful from Hollywood), Jack and Muriel Arnold, Pop Gunn (and lady friend), Butch and Juana Brockett, Frank and Virginia Upham, Marshall and Eleanor White, Larry and Esther Becht (who dey?), Vic and Marion Smith, Bmte and Amy Kmlak, and Bob and Gladys Leeman. Also—our usual bevy of great widows: Peggy Antoniak, Dottie Chandler, Marie Davis, Jean Hampton and Helen Merrick. Not a bad turnout, eh! A couple of our regulars. Tommy South and Tommy DuBois, are still on the 'sick bay' list.

We are hoping for the best for both of these fine gents—we tmly miss them.

"Nels Johnson is still mnning his bi-monthly golf outings. If you are in the vicinity, you might give these lads a try, but I can assure you that they definitely are not too easy to handle.

"That's about it from sunny Califomia."

ife:

o

1

1 1,

|^^k_j_j

i

^^^KC\ "

•

^

^

^ m^ '^-' JSTSR 1

' w %•

i!^ ,%\:»

^ ^

•

k :.'•£

•{.•

'-'

As of 1 July 1979 Jack Martin sends news of central Florida and recent trip to San Diego/ Los Angeles area. "During January to May, Mary Agnes and Mike Sellars exchanged visits with Jeri and Jack Martin at their homes and golf courses in Orlando and Daytona Beach.

Also, the Martins have seen Helen and Dick Akeroyd several times at their condominiums in Daytona Beach Shores and Flagler Beach.

Helen was ill for a few weeks last Spring but is now O.K. and out on the golf course again.

Kitty and Mel Dry returned to the Glasgow, Scotland, area after their 5 months stay in their home at Palm Coast. Jack and Jeri were disappointed at missing the 45th Reunion at USNA due to family commitments on the West Coast during May and June. However, they were able to attend the class party in Coronado on 15 June. There were about 85 Classmates and ladies present and it was a great privilege to see many west coast Classmates who were last seen at the Las Vegas reunion in 1969.

"Spent an enjoyable two days as guests of Muriel and Jack Arnold in their outstanding

At the Reunion home in Rancho Santa Fe. Also the Arnolds and Martins had a most congenial golf game at the local course. Several enjoyable evenings and golf games were enjoyed with Pop Gunn and, needless to say, many submarine stories were retold as Pop and Jack saw each other many times during 1938-1950.

"Of interest to submariners of our Class, Jack and Jeri were dinner guests of Mary and Moon Chappie which Betty and Jack Coye (looking fine) attended. (Moon is fine and plans to attend the 50th reunion of his Class of 1930.)

Also we spent a most enjoyable evening with Benny and Marjorie Bass in their lovely Glendale home.

"We hope Pop will visit us in Daytona Beach Shores during the month of August for golf and fun. Pop still can't get over Jack's 320-yard drive down the black-top cart path— after Pop's 'big drive' at USNA." It is with sincere regret to report that Ben Walkup passed away on 24 June 1979. The Class extends its heartfelt sympathy to Jeannine and his children and made a contribution to the American Cancer Society in Ben's memory.

Mike Sellars provided the sad news from Cocoa Beach, Florida, that George Artz died on 5 July 1979. The Class extends heartfelt sympathy to Marguerite and the children and made a contribution to the Heart Fund in George's memory.

35 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler, (SC) USN (Ret.), 6650 Van Winkle Dr., Falls Church, VA 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 80 Attention is regretfully called to the "Last Call" section where the sudden death of Dermott Hickey on 6 June in Annapolis is reported. Dermott's brother, Monsignor George M. Hickey, celebrated the Mass which was held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 8 June.

The Class was represented by Harriet and Conrad Abhau, Red McDonald, and Kagey Schacht.

Another loss for the Class in June was Joe Betten's wife, Anne, who died of heart failure in her sleep sometime early on the 22nd, at their home in New Orleans. A memorial Mass was said at the St. Louis Cathedral on 25 June.

She loved this Cathedral with its Latin style and venerable age. On the 26th, in accordance with her frequenfly expressed wishes, her ashes were broadcast at sea, with Joe in attendance.

Shipmate, September 1979

71 The Coronado/San Diego Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association on 22 May held its annual dinner to honor the Midshipman candidates for the Class of '83 from the San Diego area. The Class of '35 had the largest representation: Marion and Mason Freeman, Jerry and Jack McCormick, Margaret and George McKusick, Norie and Dave Nash, and Ruth and Mac Wordell. It decame an extra special event for Mac Wordell when the 162 persons present sang "Happy Birthday" to him.

Bruce Ross sent in a wrap-up on '35's participation in this year's JUNE WEEK WEST, 15-17 June, at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego. Notices for the event were sent only to Alumni residing in Califomia; so, the presence of 12 from The Class plus wives was a good tumout. The local '35ers were happy to welcome two Easterners: Tony Parry, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who combined JUNE WEEK WEST with a visit with his son in Los Angeles; and Jay and Swede Westin from Proctor, Vermont, who were touring the U.S. by trailer and were spending a month in San Diego. Jay, who has been the object of much publicity as a cross-country bicycling grandmother, was planning to bike to Ensenada, Mexico, in July, Swede following closely by car, gasoline permitting.

Other '35 representatives on hand for the JWW banquet/bash were: Madelaine and Soupy Campbell, Marge and Nick Doukas, Bill Guest, Mary Jo and Charlie Harris, Agnes and Myers Keithly, Jerry and Jack McCormick, Margaret and George McKusick, Norie and Dave Nash, Irene and Bmce Ross, and Irene and J.C.G. Wilson.

Among the dozen or so worthwhile activities with which Dave Nash is involved in the Coronado/San Diego area, he is Sec./Treas. of the Alumni Association Chapter. As such, he did a terrific job as treasurer for JUNE WEEK WEST. Almost 800 grads and spouses were at the final banquet, and the books balanced. He knew they would, for he's an Optimist. The '35 contingent is proud of him and his magnificent performance in every one of his interests.

Speaking of performances. Snuffy Smith in Coronado played the part of Noah and guest soloist with the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church youth choirs in their presentation of The Rainbow Express on 20 May. Snuffy's ull black beard gave him a distinguished appearanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;distinguishing him from the rest of the cast.

In a letter follow-up to his visit to the Washington area, mentioned in the July Shipmate, Cy Austin reported from Sepulveda that at the June luncheon of '35ers in the Los Angeles area, it was decided that future monthly luncheons would be held on the third Monday (instead of 3rd Thursday). Time and place continues to be 1200 at the Sun Palace Restaurant, 1718 Vine St. (near Hollywood and Vine), Hollywood. Those present on 21 June, in addition to Cy, were: Soupy Campbell, Frank (Bertram) Herold, Arky Laster, Bob Prickett, and Red Thomas. Others residing in or visiting the Los Angeles area are urged to join these gatherings.

No reservations are required, but Cy suggests that it might be good to call Bob Prickett so he'll have a head count.

Other items of news passed along by Cy: (1) Bub Ward of Rancho Santa Fe was recovering from a hemia repair job at the San Diego Naval Hospital. Prior to the operation. Bub asked the doctor when he could play golf again. The Dr. replied "Don't worry, directions come written on the package." (2) Fran and Slade Cutter visShipmate, September 1979

ited them in Sepulveda, 11-13 June. Both were in great health and were being escorted by their grandson, Slade III, in their motor home enroute to Oregon; Lake Louise, Canada; Yellowstone; and other points of interest. (3) Bob Prickett's wife, Bobbie, is recovering nicely from open-heart surgery. Previously, she could hardly walk, but now she is up to three miles per day (as of mid-June). (4) Dottie and Bill Hazzard came by in April enroute to Washington state and Alaska. A card from them at Kodiak Island reported visiting Marion Fulp, widow of James D. Fulp ('34). She was doing fine, and plans to stay in Kodiak.

Ed Pennebaker advises that he has Lucky Bags for 1932, '33 and '34 for anyone who would like to have them. His address: 3200 6th Ave., Apt. ID, San Diego CA 92103. (This is a change.)

Jim Ryan who lives in Riverton, New Jersey, made the journey to Harrisburg for the Mid-Penn '35 luncheon, "just to be on hand to tell old stories and hear new ones about former days as Midshipmen." Mid-Penn '35ers have been meeting for lunch since 1965 in Harrisburg on any Friday, selected as most suitable to those present at the previous meeting. Tony Parry, Jack Mann, Jim Scott or any of the other '35ers in that area can be contacted to learn date and place for the current month.

Visiting Classmates are always welcome, particularly when they bring new stories (or old pictures).

A nice long letter from Hank Shonerd in Sacramento updated his biographic data and news on recent activities. He retired in June 1978 from teaching high school math, but he signed up as a substitute teacher for the spring ('79) semester in the two high schools where he had been teaching. He was called quite regularly, averaging about twice a week. He found it good to go back to see old friends, both teachers and students. He and Millie became grandparents for the first time in September '78 when their daughter Sandy and her husband presented them with a grandson. They also live in Sacramento, which gives Millie and Hank "some happy moments as grandparent baby sitters." In their cross-country drive last Fall to attend Homecoming '78, they stopped to see their younger son John and his wife Laurie in Lansing, Michigan, where John has completed his second year of osteopathic medical school at Michigan State. He is now pursuing his 3rd year (extemship) at the Osteopathic Hospital at Traverse City, Michigan. On their way home. Hank and Millie stopped at Shiprock, New Mexico, to see their older son, Henry, who is a high school teacher of Navajo Indians. He has completed 2 years in this challenging assignment and intends to continue for at least another year.

An appreciative Jack Barleon phoned that Tom Brown and Ned Dougherty had visited him from Newport on 14 June; and then Teena and Lew Schock dropped in to see him as part of an East Coast trip from La Jolla. Jack's address: Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Bldg. #8, Veterans Administration Hospital, Brockton MA 02401.

Anyone visiting New England will find a visit with Jack a very gratifying experience.

We have received quite a few corrections and changes to our newly distributed (15 May 1979) Class Address List: Chuck Beaman, as stated in the June Shipmate, is in Arkansas (not Arizona); Wally Boud made a local move to 1005 Texas Ave. # 1 , Corpus Christi TX 78404; George Cairnes moved a block or so to 9 Broomsedge Ct., Hilton Head Is. SC 29928;

Bob Burdick, tired of snow and cold of Wyoming Winters is now getting his mail at Box 2398, Bellingham WA 98225; Don Clay has jumped from Kentucky to 7390 W. Reeves Rd., Bloomington IN 47401; Higgy Higginbotham has shifted to 7510 Cahill Rd., Edina MN 55435; Red McQuilkin has left the Bay Area for 1 Half Moon Bend, Coronado CA 92118; George Mills hasn't moved but his zip has been changed to 71161; Joe Penland corrects the name of his street to Galway Place; Ed Pennebaker (as given above); Tony Talerico has left Georgia for 2404 Loring St., San Diego CA 92109.

36 Sec'y., Capt. W. M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4201 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Apt. 1417 East, Washington, DC 20016 Corr. Sec'y., Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale, VA 22003 Percent Members: 82 Now that the gas lines have finally shortened, with or without station flags displayed, and the so-called crisis is at least temporarily over, maybe we'll make it on our annual trek to Nags Head. At any rate, we're all packed and ready to leave as of this writing (20 July) for two weeks of sun, surfing, fishing, and hopefully a chance to do a few seascapes in oil while enjoying the view and the sound of the surf from the balcony around Tom Nixon's ('37) Cottage Tem Cote. If we believe what we have heard from others, we should mn into no gas problems once we get out of this metropolitan area. Now let's get along with the news we have.

At our 13 June luncheon at Vinson Hall we had a much larger turonout than usual, 20 in all, to enjoy a specially prepared lake trout meal and an aftemoon of pleasant camaraderie.

Present were: Blanche and Jack Baumeister; Dick Bradley; Dorothy and "Mac" Butier; Ede and Bill Ellis; Elena and Jim Gray and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McLennon, Jim's cousins visiting from Edinburgh, Scotland; Anita and Willard Hanger; Rosa and Frank Law; "Onion" Phillips; Kathleen and Jack Ryder; Mary Ware; and Warren Woodville. News tidbits picked up were that the Phillips' round-the-world trip was most enjoyable and highly successful; that Mary Ware will be joining the "Grandmother's Club" in September; that Bill Price was out in San Francisco for his son's wedding on 13 June; that Elena Gray's daughter was being married to a young man who formerly worked for Willard Hanger; and that Anita and Willard had just returned from Hilton Head where they'd seen "Jasper" McDonald (now in his fifth house and mnning a Sportswear Shop) who sent his greetings to all. Aside from these bits of general news, Warren Woodville gave a report on his trip to Newport to present the '36 Gold Watch Award at the USNA Prep School, and Frank reported on the present condition of our hospitalization classmates, Dan Entler and Tommy King. More to follow on these latter subjects.

A note from Danny (17 May), while still in the hospital, had the following to say: "Do thank the Class for the magnificent plant. It's so big I'll be able to sit under it on the patio! It sure gives my room a lived-in look. . . Dottie is writing this for me since I still have an IV in one arm, but I'm doing OK. . . . Dottie and Barbara Schlech keep in touch, so Wally and I

72 send messages back and forth. Wally tells me Tommy King is in Bethesda too. At the rate we're going they'll need to reserve a floor for '36. When did we get so unhealthy? . . . I'll be out in a few days and will spend some time recuperating, then hope to go back to work for a few hours a day. It's good to know we're all still sticking together. Many thanks to everybody." Since this note we have leamed from Dottie (3 June) that in the two weeks Danny has been home he's made excellent progress—much better than the doctors anticipated. Even the leg that was bothering Dan actually seems better "which is a big help," says Dottie.

From Tommy King, also at home, came the following (30 June): "My warmest thanks to the Class for the good wishes and lovely flowers I received at Bethesda during my fairly long stay there. Glad now to be at home and recovering fast. . . . 'Dixie' and I enjoy the McLean living and the East so much that we've decided to stay here a longer period each year than the six months originally planned. We'll probably go back to Coronado for December. This will give us a chance to see some football games and to enjoy the extra cold Winter coming up! . . . Will see you all at the next Class lunch. Meanwhile, my regards to all and many thanks for thinking about me and for the lovely flowers."

Our very best wishes go to both Danny and Tommy for a continuing speedy recovery and the very best in good health in the future. The same goes for Wally Schlech, who as of this writing we understand is doing well and coming along nicely.

In his report, Warren Woodville had the following to say about the award ceremonies at which he presented on behalf of the Class the '36 Award to the midshipman candidate contributing the most to morale and the well-being of the Prep School: "Selection of the award winner is based upon such factors as energy, initiative, motivation, responsibility, judgment, sportsmanship, military bearing, and leadership. Nominations and selection of the winner are made by the entire school staff subject to approval by the director. This year's winner was Midshipman Candidate Michael J. Kessler, who, during the first semester, was platoon commander of Platoon 1-3. While under his leadership, the unit was awarded color platoon for the semester.

Subsequently, he was awarded 'Company ONE Honorman' for the second semester and selected as an honor set Company Commander for the year. Of the two peer evjiluations conducted, his fellow Platoon members, on both occasions, acknowledged his efforts and contributions to the morale of his unit by ranking him number one. Additionally, his name appears on the director's Honor's List for academic achievement. Mr. Kessler enlisted in the Marine Corps in December 1977 and is presentiy a Lance Corporal. He received as his '36 Award, an engraved Seiko Silver Watch (in lieu of the gold watch normally presented, probably because of his own personal wishes) and his name was permanently recorded on a plaque in Nimitz Hall." We all thank Warren for his wonderful report and his own evaluation of the winning Midshipman Candidate. As a follow-up we share with you the letter received by our president from the director of the Prep School, Cdr. J. A. Kenny USN: "We were honored to have Capt. Woodville represent your Class at our graduation exercises this year and present the Naval Academy Class of

1936 Award . . . We sincerely thank you for your support of the School and for your annual sponsorship of the Naval Academy Class of 1936 Award which makes possible the recognition of the outstanding example set by such Midshipman Candidates as Michael Kessler."

Our best wishes go to Mr. Kessler for his continued success as he enters the Naval Academy. From his past record we forecast that he will be a "Star" student and a future outstanding officer either in the Navy or the Marine Corps. Let us hope he has the good fortune of being assigned to the 36th Company.

June was not without its share of wedding celebrations among the '36 Clan. On 26 May, Kathleen Donoghue Gillette, the daughter of "Dixie" King and Norm Gillette, was married to L. Lee Bowman, Jr., the son of film and TV actor Lee Bowman and Mrs. Bowman of Los Angeles. The wedding ceremony took place in the local Navy Chapel with Chaplain Raymond Fitzgerald officiating. The bride, who attended the University of Madrid, the Sorbonne, and graduated from the Georgetown University's School of Languages and Linguistics, is the New England marketing representative for Fjord Spring Water. The groom, who was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, Kenyon College, and the University of Aix-Marseilles in Southem Europe, is the president of a national public relations firm. The Kingstreet Group, with headquarters in Newport, Rhode Island, where the newlyweds will make their future home.

On 30 June, Claire Rumel Bradley, daughter of Pat and Dick Bradley, was united in marriage to Gerald R. Ingley of Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Mrs. Edmund P. Ingley and her late husband. The wedding was solemnized in the West Chapel of the University of Maryland in College Park. The bride is a teacher in Montgomery County and the groom is employed at the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, Maryland.

To both young couples all in '36 send their best wishes for a long and lasting life together, and a future of good health and prosperity.

Jack Blitch has just completed a book. How To Become A Civilian and Succeed In Your New Career, which was recently published by CS Publications, 8383 Center Drive, Suite K, La Mesa CA 92041. Jack, based upon his own experiences when he retired in 1963, found that no such help was available to Service people.

As a result, in 1969 he founded Career Service, Inc., in La Mesa, a unique organization that offers civilian employment counseling, guidance, and job placement to former military personnel on a totally free, employer-paid basis. In this action. Jack says he leamed much and finally decided to compile his experiences into " t h e first complete career guidebook for Service people ever to be published." His efforts in this are hailed by O. A. Hirr, President of San Diego Council, Navy League of the U.S., as "a boon to hundreds of thousands of servicemen." These sentiments are concurred in by Col. W. R. Entyre USMC, Asst. C/S, G-1, Marine Corps Recmit Depot, and the former Capt. J. C McCracken, Jr. USAF, who adds ". . . the book will remove the apprehension of the transition to civilian employment. . ." To Jack we say: "Our best wishes to you for continued success of your book." To those of the younger generation in the military Services who may be contemplating retirement and desirous of further information, we recommend writing CS Publications direct.

The following news shared with you is gleaned from notes to your president or your reporter from: " M a c " Butler (26 May): " . . . Dorothy and I are sorry we had to miss the last two Class Luncheons. In Febmary, we were off on a two-week cmise of the Caribbean, and in April down visiting our son Bob and his family in Raleigh, North Carolina. We'll also be absent in June since we expect to be in Denver with daughter Molly, bringing back her two children to spend about a month with us. . . . That's the extent of our planned travels for the next year however, so we should be able to join the group at Vinson Hall for subsequent luncheons."

"Harry" Brent (19 May): "Blizzard '79 must have been something! Not to be outdone, we have snow in Califomia also. Only 2 hours from Downey we have a snowy winter wonderland for many months each year. In '73 Ruth was snowed in for 10 days . . . Retired from my hospital work in January and am again 'shifting gears' on Life's road. Using the good old Naval War College planning system, I'm trying to set up some new objectives and plans.

I hope that by opening this subject in Shipmate '36 column to stimulate a discussion: 'At 65, What's The Next Step?' In '62, while at Turner Aeronautical Corp., my plan for 1962 to '75 was: a) To work in a congenial atmosphere at best pay available in order to save for Long Range Plan; b) To plan my finances in such a way that they contribute to the Long Range Plan; c) To live comfortably in nice surroundings with adequate recreational facilities; and d) To work at gaining an established position in Community Life. Now my 1979 to ???? objective is: a) To keep in the best possible physical shape; b) To keep the OAO happy by cheerful assistance in her tasks, as needed; c) To perform volunteer public service work; d) To attend theater, cultural events, and educational seminars; and e) To work at paid employment for several days per month. Most of our Classmates are now going through the 'after 65' period, and so in writing I hope first to get some good retirement ideas from Classmates, and second that the responses may stimulate some news for your column. . . . Again, thanks for the many years of news in Shipmate and best wishes for the future." How about it?

Any takers to Harry's challenge? Anyone else have objectives? Ours, at present, is to keep working on the Journal for another year, and hopefully to find a relief for the job in order to make '36 Reunion West in '81.

Otis Cole (14 July): "Ann and I have been enjoying cmising in our 37' sloop this Summer—mainly up the coast to the L A area and to Catalina Island. Our one cmise, about 150 miles, down the Baja Califomia coast proved to be more of an experience than a joy—high winds and seas, and much kelp in all the anchorages. . . . Our regards to all '36er's in your area."

That's it for now, and off to Nags Head we go! We realize that this column has been longer than usual, but then the news, which lately has been pouring in, has been piling up in our files since there is only a July-August Shipmate.

See you all next month, hopefully with lots of tidbits picked up while "Tailgating" at the football games. Gosh, it'll soon be time for another A&N Game! Can you believe it?

Seems like only yesterday that Navy played that shutout against Army and had such a wonderful season. So to our Blue and Gold Team, here's to another successful year.

Shipmate, September 1979

73

37 Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PI., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Cort. Sec'y, VAdm. Wm. P. Mack USN (Ret.) 3067 Rundelac Rd., Annapolis MD 21403 Percent Members: 80 Mel Cooper and Virginia Smith were married March 24th at North Island, Califomia, and their address is 4406 Caminito Plomada, San Diego CA 92117.

Stan Zimny and Martha have been experiencing below par health recently, but otherwise report that they are getting along.

Betty and Johnny Johnston keep busy between Washington and Virginia, maintaining their town dwelling and country place in repair. They also do tree farming and a little pond fishing in their Virginia hideout.

Hank Rowe reports that the Tidewater Chapter of the Alumni Association held its annual black tie dinner dance April 26th at the Little Creek Officers' Club. The theme of the party was "Passport to Spring" and co-chairmen of the event were Patty and Roger Mehle. It was a fantastic affair, with Cynthia Pridmore in charge of decorations. Following a cocktail hour, the approximately 200 attendees enjoyed an excellent dinner and a fabulous nine model fashion show arranged and presented by Miller and Rhoads, Inc. After the show the young at heart danced. There was an abundance of beautiful and useful door prizes. The following '37 were there: Mary and Walt Barry, Anne and Ed Hessel, Kay and Jerry Joyce, Patty and Roger Mehle, Cynthia and Squire Pridmore, Suzy and Hank Rowe, Mani Strong, Libby and P. K. Taylor, and Eleanor and Rex Wheeler.

Bud Hall writes from Long Beach that 1979 is his "think-positive" year, including a reunion with submarine shipmates in New Orleans and a visit with relatives and daughter in Buffalo. His son-in law is a lieutenant commander. Son Douglas is married and doing P.G. work at U . C Davis in physics, leading possibly to a doctorate. Daughter Carole and husband are both working in San Mateo. At Thanksgiving all of Bud's and Barbara's children and grandchildren were able to gather in one place.

Bebo Carroll says their son, initialled like his grandfather, P.L. Carroll, Class of '09, but another 'Peyton,' was recently married to Donna Hai Hee, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Chang, prominent local physician, bon vivant, and great golfer.

Bob Erly writes, "Mary and Walt Barry were out for a visit. We had them to dinner with Bunny and Barbara Shupper, Gene and Skeeter Gardes, Eleanor and Bill Crenshaw, Sid and D. J. Bottomley and the Jim O'Gradys, '36. The O'Gradys and Barry ended in adjoining rooms where they saw much more of each other than in their homeport. It was a great get-together. I have passed on the baton of the presidency of the Coronado Playhouse and have assumed the chairmanship of the Coronado Branch of the American Cancer So-

ciety and a directorship covering San Diego County. This, plus another tour as president of the San Diego Coronado Chapter of the Alumni Association, keeps me well occupied. I have purchased a 25-foot racing sloop y-clept the 500 pound canary, so every Saturday finds me on San Diego Bay vainly trying to win a race."

Marian and Ade Rich live at 307 Ridgely Road, Lutherville MD 21093. Marian just retumed from a three-week visit with her sister and the celebration the birth of a second granddaughter. Ade mns a wire product marketing business.

Marian and Fred Schneider visited Pascagoula for the christening of the new THORN (DD-988), SecNav having asked him to be the principal speaker. Fred was the World War II skipper of the first THORN. Fred says the new THORN is a lot of ship, displacing 8,000 tons, with 80,000 horsepower, 4 gas turbines, 2 screws with reversible propellers, and the ability to start and stop on a dime. Capt. L. Erb USN (Ret.) '42 is president of IngaUs Shipbuilding, the builder. They visited Jim Donaldson, '43, in the new Navai Home in Gulfport, and had a concurrent reunion of 110 former THORN shipmates.

Saverio Filipone writes, "We are enjoying our one-and-a-half acres in Alamo, Califomia.

We bought this place as our retirement home because both of us like *o be close to mother earth. We relax after work in our pool, fortunately solar heated. Ruth has bought a beautiful Arabian show horse which is being groomed for showing later on. No trips yet this year, but last year we enjoyed a Mississippi River steamboat trip. It was a relaxed way of getting back on the water. We will be going to Florida and Washington soon."

Justin Miller has sold his radio stations in Florida and Georgia and is concentrating on his TV facts magazine. He and June have one 18year-old son at home. They travel some to Sarasota and Laurel and plan to drive up to New England to attend a Marine Corps reunion.

Archie Soucek lives at 8912 Alton Parkway, Silver Spring MD 20910, and writes, "Last October Mary and I drove up to Stockbridge, Massachusetts, to show the Rockwells the 3' by 4' oil painting Mary made of Norman. He was too ill to receive us, but Mrs. Rockwell was most gracious and very pleased to see the painting. We continued our drive through Vermont and New Hampshire. We stayed overnight with Sneed Schmidt in Stonington and met his daughter Dede. Sneed's wellplanted acres keep him busy. His 'Dad's Dills' are out of this world. Archie, our oldest, is a country lawyer in Saluda, Virginia, and is raising two candidates for Navy football. Howie, our youngest, and his wife Linda have their own plane and enjoy flying. I gave serious thought to retiring from the APL/JHU Lab last December, but decided to stay another year."

Johnny Hess will retire from Electric Boat and will stay on in Mystic, spending more time at their place in Vermont.

A new class of plebes is about to enter, which makes us seem a little older, but if you could see them in person you would feel better.

38 Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) 4620 North Park Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 77 The Washington Group held the last monthly luncheon of the season on 31 May at the Fort Myer Officers' Club and voted to cancel the 27 September luncheon as '38ers will be getting together at a cocktail party in Annapolis after the Homecoming game on 22 September. The next regular luncheon will be 25 October. Despite the many Classmates out of town on 31 May, enough showed up at the luncheon to elect Oliver Bagby chairman of the Washington Group for the 1979-80 season. Al Church replaces Bill Spears as vice chairman and Jack Raymer takes over from Gordon Smale as social secretary. Hugh Robinson remains on as secretary, Ed Luby as Washington Group treasurer and Joe Blandin as Annapolis representative.

Ann and Al Church report that highlights of their spring stay at Edisto Beach, South Carolina, were visits and golf with Julie and John Ferriter, Gigi and Phil Beshany, Aggie and Bill Kitch, and Evie and Les O'Brien. The Churches stayed with the Kitches at WTiispering Pines en route D.C. and enjoyed seeing Jane and George Reinhart, Jean and Red Coward, Mary Jane and George Muse, and Kay and Ed Pace '37. Al claims they all looked great.

Capon Springs, West Virginia, drew a normal contingent of '38ers for the long Memorial Day week end. Present were Shirley and Jim Andrews, Gigi and Phil Beshany, Ann and Al Church, Harriet and Hugh Elwood, Josie and Carl Fleps, Peggy Washington, and an overlap with Margaret and Frank Jones. The "Guys and Gals" low-ball handicap golf match ended in a surprising upset when Jim Andrews, Phil Beshany and Al Church defeated the team of Shirley, Gigi, Ann and Peggy.

Connie and Hank Jackson drove to Massachusetts to celebrate Connie's 40th reunion at Wheaton College. They spent the night of 31 May with Camilla Kelleyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;widOw of our Classmate Jack Kelley who was shot down in the North Solomons in 1943. After the reunion they went to Manchester for a couple of nights with Bobbie and Bob Millard and had a chance to sail in the Millard sloop NOMAD II. Hank reports that Bobbie and Bob plan to move to Florida but intend to keep their nautical ties (in summertime) to the New England Coast. Hank further reported that Camilla and the Millards were all in excellent health.

Marie and Bill Spears drove to Irvington, Virginia, on 2 June, where they were joined at the Tides Inn by Eleanor and Rex Wheeler '37 and Jean and Grant Heston. Dottie and Louie DeCamp arrived in their power yacht NIAD and moored just across the way at Tides Lodge.

Dot and Tag Grell drove up from Norfolk to spend a couple of nights with the DeCamps.

Emilou and Agee drove over from their nearby summer estate with house guests Betty and Jack Raymer for a mini-reunion.

On the evening of 13 June, tA Luby was installed as the commander of the Washington

We Invite You to Join Us for Homecoming 2 1 , 2 2 , 2 3 September 1 9 7 9 Shipmate, September 1979

74 Area Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars in an impressive ceremony at Fort Myer Officers' Club. Congratulations, Ed! Emilou and Agee report that they enjoyed having their daughter-in-law Susan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Roetter, visit them over the week end before departing on the Concorde for London.

With all the beautiful weather and happy vacations, June also brought its share of sadness.

Lib Alexander died on 16 June after a long illness. She was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 19 June with many friends and relatives in attendance. I'm sure that all of '38 joins me in heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences to Ray Alexander.

39 Sec'y, Capt. F. P. Anderson, USN (Ret.) 2725 N. Wakefield St., Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 73 Ralph Benitez reported from Miami that he and Nancy did considerable travelling last Spring. In early May they went to Amba to attend the Xllth Aviation Conference of the Latin American Air and Space Law Society, and later in the month they travelled to Munich and Cologne to represent the U. of Miami at a foreign investment conference. They thoroughly enjoyed the events and took time out for some sight-seeing in West Germany. In August they plan to go to Puerto Rico (the old home country) to attend the Inter-American Bar Convention. In between, Ralph has been teaching international law this Summer at U. of Miami in order to defray expenses. As he said, "Easy come . . . easy go, but most enjoyable."

My mention in the June column of the Submarine Vets of WWII prompted Murray Frazee to write from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with a plug for the organization. He joined several years ago and has enjoyed it. In fact, during the state convention in Philadelphia last June he was the principal speaker at the banquet.

He was not going to be able to get to the August convention in Mobile, but he and Betty are planning to attend the St. Louis meeting next year, and in 1981 the state convention will be held in Gettysburg. Murtay is retiring from being a country lawyer at the end of 1979, and this time he has convinced his firm that he means it. In '77 he was talked into a postponement, but now he says they have travel and other plans they want to get started on.

Martha and Jim Smith were in Scotland last spring touring around and visiting with son, Capt. Jack W. Smith USAF, who is an exchange pilot flying RAF Jaguars at Lossiemouth. At the same time, Anne and Stan Kerkering were also in Scotland sightseeing and playing golf at St. Andrews (and very well, too, I understand). It was only natural that they should all join up at Sam Gorsline's ('45) Panmure Arms Hotel in Edzell (Shipmate, Jan./Feb. '79), spend a wonderful evening there, and then tour casties together the next day. Date of join-up was 9-10 June 1979.

Jack Fidel checked in from Daytona Beach with an up-date on his activities and to say how disappointed he and June were to miss the big Homecoming last Fall! They had planned to be there but at the last minute the Board of Tmstees of the university with which Jack is associated (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical) decided that he (Jack) should chair a meeting at

Scotland their new campus in Prescott, Arizona, on that very same week end! Normally, he would have begged out of a board meeting to attend something as special as our 39 for '39 reunion, but at this particular session he was to be elected Exec. V.P. of the Univ., so he thought it pmdent to attend! (Congratulations, Jack, and your explanation is accepted!) He went on to say that Daytona Beach is most enjoyable and that they would love to see any '39ers who might be in the vicinity. He said Embry-Riddle is exciting, and the only totally-aviation-oriented university in the world, offering bachelor, master and doctor programs to over 10,(K)0 students at three campuses.

The Washington contingent, most regretfully, is losing another of its loyal couples to the alluring charm of southern living. Betty and Casey Childers have sold their house here in McLean and are moving to Hilton Head Is., South Carolina this month. They will be living in a beautiful, newly-constmcted home at 12 Newhall Road right next to a golf course. ("Where else?", said Casey.) The ZIP is 29928. Both of them have been active participants in all class functions here for many years and will tmly be missed by all of us. Casey, who recently retired from a second career with Cerberonics, Inc., was one of our most faithful regulars at the monthly luncheons. By leaving, he will create a significant void not only at the luncheons but also in a certain habitual Saturday morning foursome at ANCC! We wish them both the best at their new abode.

Believe it or not, the football season is already here and, once again, it's time to support our great NAVY team! There are five home games at Annapolis this fall and before each one we will have our usual tailgate party in the west parking lot along the north fence, the same spot where our prominent blue tent was located last year at the 39th for '39. Look for the '39 signs. Come and join us, all eastcoasters, especially before (and after) the Homecoming game on 22 September when we plan to announce the results of the recent class elections and to install our new president and treasurer in appropriate fashion. You won't want to miss it! This will be our only Class activity during Homecoming '79.

I regret to report that Hap Jolly's wife, "M. B . " , died on 5 June 1979 in San Diego after a long bout with cancer. Services were held at All Souls Episcopal Church, Poin Loma, on June 6th with Hap's daughters and a large number of '39ers and their wives in attendance. Our condolences to Hap and the family at 4305 Newport Ave., San Diego CA 92107.

San Diego/Coronado Report by R.W. (Bob) Clark The Alumni Association's JUNE WEEK WEST in San Diego has come and gone, and what a celebration it was! '39 was the first class to register "en toto" at the registration desk on Friday, June 15th. The fact that Bob Clark had scheduled a Class party that evening in a banquet room at the Convention Center of the Town and Country Hotel just a few feet from the registration table might have had something to do with it. Also, the fact that the bar was in the vicinity might have influenced them to sign in early. A total of 46 Classmates and wives attended the '39 reunion Friday night which featured the usual libations, a Mexican dinner, and casual conversation plus short bits of information about Classmates and the recent (June 1st) get-together at Pajaro Dunes sponsored by Grant Rogers. There was one guest: Billie Plemons, widow of Curly Plemons, '41, came with the Ben Jarvises. Billie is the twin sister of Marian Gumee, widow of our late Classmate, Bob Gurnee. The "gala affair on Saturday night was the culmination of meetings, ship visits, seeing old friends, etc., and was most successfully arranged and managed by the San Diego/Coronado Alumni Chapter. About 850 alumni were in attendance in the main room of the Convention Center.

Bob Clark led the entire group in singing "Navy Blue and Gold" to start the evening.

This was followed by a steak dinner, wine and dancing. A band from the Training Center played everything from swing to hard rock, the latter of course being more popular with the later classes! Several '39ers came from outside the local area. Berta and Dick Dressling came from Ignacio, Califomia, and stayed with the Barkers. Nancy and Karl Van Meter drove down from Redondo Beach and, get this, stayed in a tent they pitched at a nearby state beach! A real mgged pair! Lucia and Bill Shifflette were in attendance, visiting Lucia's relatives; their home is in Orange, Califomia.

Hazel and Hal Felix, who had been in charge of JUNE WEEK WEST affairs in Long Beach in

Eddie Fredericks '33 and Bob Clark '39â&#x20AC;&#x201D;RegistraUon Desk, JUNE WEEK WEST previous years, were obviously happy to be free of such responsibilities and appeared to enjoy themselves immensely. Hal had moved from the address listed in our "39 for '39" book and gives his present address as: 7532 Rindge Avenue, Playa Del Rey CA 90291. Hal is president of a company called Solaramics in El Segundo. Karl Van Meter reported he had heard from Sue and Ben Fischer who are now settled for good in Tiburon, CA and are still contemplating sailing their concrete boat, TIBURON, from Manila to San Francisco. At this writing. Sue had not definitely decided whether or not to be part of the crew for that voyage. Among other things leamed at the Shipmate, September 1979

75 gatherings: it was reported that Ray Laird was married in Palm Desert about mid-May to a lovely lady he had met through friends in Sioux Falls. We wish both of them the best. Since Ray has sold his home in Coronado and has apparently settled in Sioux Falls, the local group has lost touch with him. Wally Wallingford reports a new address: 4241 Dusk Lane, Oceanside CA 92054. He and "B.J." have moved from Claremont, Califomia, and now are part of the San Diego group. Any Classmate passing through the San Diego area, be sure to call Bob Clark at 714/424-6085.

Flip-Clips: Since he considers wealth to be the main qualification for piloting his "Volksrocket," Bob Truax recently opened the bidding for aspiring astronauts wishing to ride the first amateur rocket ship sixty miles straight up before splashing in the ocean sometime next year . . . Grant Rogers, who continues to refuse to act his age, has been invited to participate in a trek over the Tibet Plateau next year

The Barkers . . . The above photo of Madeline and Ken Barker was taken by Johnny Weatherwax at his exquisite new home in Rancho Bernardo, California . . . Bob Merritt attended our June Washington Luncheon again all the way down from South Hadley, Massachusetts . . . Marian and Tom Bell have been travelling again, this time to Greece and Turkey . . . Congratulations to Jim Glennon on being elected the new president of the Washington DC Chapter of the USNA Alumni group. . . The 9 July issue of Forbes magazine features an article on Henry Singleton, chairman of the board, Tele-Dyne Corp. . . . A sincere "Thank You" to Bob Gavin in Boise, Idaho, for sending in an extra $156.00 (4X$39) last June. This special contribution was most timely since it reduced, at that particular moment, our remaining Memorial obligation down to less than $100.00! (See Rhythm's report below.) . . . Congratulations to Charlotte and Dave Bill on the birth of their first grandchild, David Spencer IV. The proud parents are LCdr. and Mrs. Dave S. Bill III (66) who are now in Norfolk area where young (?) Dave is assigned as Exec of a new DD. I regret to report the passing of two Classmates last Spring, Carl Ballinger and Ira Hardman. First, Carl died on 25 May 1979 in Watsonville, Califomia, from cancer. He was a greatly respected Classmate with a wonderfully-dry sense of humor who devoted much of his time to helping others. At a recent west coast reunion, he was awarded the " '39 Good Guy Award" with a special citation recognizing his selfless and devoted assistance to friends. Our sincere sympathy goes to his widow, Winnie, at 270 Hames Rd., Space 41, Watsonville CA 95076, and to his daughter and two sons. Then, on 5 June 1979, Ira Hardman died from a heart attack in Annandale, Virginia, while visiting son Larry. Ira was a popular and faithful member of the Washington DC Shipmate, September 1979

contingent for several years before resigning in 1953. Our deep sympathy is extended to his widow, Beverly, whose temporary mailing address is Rt. 1, Box 544, Fitzgerald GA 31750, and to his three sons and two daughters.

(Due to space limitations, our 40th anniversary (June 1st) activities here in Washington and on the West Coast (Pajaro Dunes) will be covered next month.)

Finally, a report from Rhythm Moore who is to be commended for the superb manner in which he undertook (most successfully, I might add) the raising of over $50,000.00 for our atomic clock Memorial: Memorial Fund Drive Meets Goal!

It was neither the largest nor the smallest donation to the Fund but, on July 6th, Ned Beach's check for $44.67 was probably the most signiflcant and certainly the most gratifying. It matched our remaining deficit and now we can look at the Memorial and say," '39 has paid its bills." It was particularly fitting that Ned's donation met the quota because he had volunteered to underwrite the balance nearly a year ago when we were about $10,000 short.

Thanks, Ned, and glad we didn't have to lean on you harder.

The final total raised was $53,707.79!

In reviewing our path since December '974, the role of my co-chairmen was paramount.

They stirred up the troops and kept the communications flowing. A heavy round of applause is, of course, due Paul Schratz, Frank Vannoy and the rest of the Memorial Committee without whom we would have had nothing to aim at. On the personal side, I want to thank Casey Childers who considered and advised, and Marsha, Cathy, Dick and Mark at Alumni House who helped perseveringly, and to the Class, wives and windows included. This was a '39 show and your donations did it and did it rightl To all of us, from all of us, "Well Done!"

We are recommending to the Alumni Association that any further donations received addressed to the '39 Memorial Fund be accumulated in the name of the Class and offered to the Superintendent for use on his most urgent priority. In this way, tax-exempt donations through the Alumni Association will be preserved in deductible status. I will be pleased to intercede if other disposition is desired by residual donors.

This is, I tmst, the final report on the 1939 Memorial Fund.

40 Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 701 S. 23rd St., Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 72 Washington Report Tad Stanwick, vice president of the Middle East, presided for the first time over his unruly local rabble—the-2nd-Wednesday-of-themonth Lunch Bunch—and introduced a new, democratic discussion method: each Classmate, in turn around the square table, had the opportunity to speak . . . ending with the presiding Chairman, Tad. And Tad began the meal with a prayer, and ended the meeting with a plea for help in distilling the knowledge and experience of the entire Class for use in assisting and guiding SecNav. Twenty were present including Art Berndtson, Jack Bowell, Dick

Brown, Bill Carpenter, Art Esch, Oz Gray, Ted Hechler, Vince Healey, Larry Lockett, Ed Muhlenfeld, Harv Seim, Harvey Vogel, Bob Quinn, Bill Roseborough, Ray Schneider, Ed Sledge, Bill Scott, Tad Stanwick, Tom Taylor and Winters.

Tom Taylor reminded all hands that the next gathering would be at his and Betty Aim's mountainside Point-O'-Rock home, near Leesburg, Virginia, on Sunday, 19 August 1979.

Ted Hechler passed the word for Frank Frankenberger that the September meetingand-BYOL would be at the Frankenbergers after the 22 September Homecoming game with Connecticut. And, for those of you who haven't sent your room deposit for Homecoming '80 yet, here's Frank's address: RADM. N. FRANKENBERGER USN (RET.), 209 NORWOOD ROAD, ANNAPOLIS MD 21401.

Send $50 per reservation please. We originally asked for $25, but the hotels want more. . . .

Ted further confirms that the pre-CT game "tail-gate" will be in the same area; WEST PARKING, along Cedar Park Rd., near Gate 6.

40's Fortieth/Homecoming '80/The 4.0 Fountain Art Esch, Chairman of the 40th Reunion Committee, reminds All Hands that his MEMO on the Annapolis Reunion in 1980 should be in your hands NOW. Please let the Committee know your intentions.

Ed Sledge reports that we have nearly reached the half-way mark ($20,000) in collecting funds for the '40 Fountain. Personally I'm a bit puzzled. . . . In 1977, at this time of the year, 149 of us had contributed to the Alumni Fund Annual Drive; in 1978—157, an increase from 40% to 43% of the known '40 alumni.

This year the count is 130. That's a downturn no matter how you light it up. Let me tell you about some who did contribute. . . . The son of the late Bill Lindsay III, Robert Alan Lindsay, sent a donation with this note, " . . . Enclosed is a check for $200.00 which I have enclosed to the order of the USNA Alumni Association to be designated to the Class of 1940 Project. My father was a devoted member of the Class of 1940, and a life member of the Alumni Association, in addition to being treasurer of the Philadelphia Chapter.

Since he passed away on January 2, 1979, this contribution is made in his memory . . . I am employed by a matching gift company . . . and would appreciate it if you would send a receipt to me . . . so I may arrange for additional remittance . . ." Sam Edelstein, out in Oregon, is also obtaining matching funds with the help of a company that his son Tom works for. Jo, the widow of Stan Ellison, has contributed. Can you do less?

The Castine Caper Somewhere in Heaven there's a spot reserved for Santa Claus and Marguerite and Ted Rodgers. How they manage to build and improve and upgrade the Maine Maritime Academy and still find the time to invite and entertain Classmates at the Annual Castine Reunion??? As usual. Caper '79 was outstanding! The gasoline shortage was overstated and the weather was beyond overstatement! During the 1-15 July Caper period the following Classmates came and went: D'Arcy and Ned Bent (Ohio), Elouise and John Chase, Marjorie and John Clagett (VT), Lu and Paul Desmond, Isabella and Virgil Gex (Ohio), Loretta and Ted Hechler, Betty and Jake Heimark (PA), Ginny and Ted Hill, Shiriey and Bob Kirkpat-

76

Lobster Feast at Little Deer Isle

Shirley and Bob Kirkpatrick with son Bob

Castine Caper '79 ^

y**i

t i

BS'o'^;: i

V •rm V

*

3»1

1 K

?-

(JJIQl

?!• -—-.

Kj^S Bo|* i ^ l -^.1^1^^^.

News From Here and There Phoebe and Russ Merrill go a step farther than Castine each summer. This year they departed their home in Wellesley, Massachusetts, for their cottage in Nova Scotia in mid-June and retuming Labor Day. Let Phoebe describe the scene: " . . . this quaint province with its pure spring water and smogless air. We are just a mile from the ferry dock (Princess of Acadia from St. John NB to Digby NS). We like this route, although overnight from Portland, Maine, is very easy but more expensive. . . .

The long deck (on the front of the cottage) is perfect for viewing the fishing boats departing and retuming, as well as the Milky Way and the Northem Lights. . . . " Barbara and Phil Glennon of Mystic, Connecticut, explained their absence from this year's Castine Caper: " . . . off for Germany for 2V4 weeks. Barbara's son, an army major, is there and we will be paying a short visit. For the rest of the time we'll be touring the southem part of West Germany . . . ending with a Rhine Cmise to Amsterdam. . . . It took me 42 years to make up for missing this part of Germany during the '37 cmise . . . Chief Erickson and John Edgar led me astray to Berlin instead of the Rhine . . . I can still remember holding short range battle practice in the Hotel Central, shooting the corks of champagne botties out of the second-story window. . . . " Swinging south—the Russ Moons affirm that they will be attending the 40th in '80.

And in Georgia—Jim Elkins is already encouraging the troops to prepare for Homecoming '80 on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of October in that year. As vice president of the South, Jim has asked his local irregulars to start getting their corrected addresses to him.

Attaboy, Jimmy!

Georgia's most famous politician, Cary Hall, writes from Hampton: " . . . Dorthe and I went to her high school reunion in Waitsburg, Washington, week before last (June '79). Thirtythree graduates, nineteen on hand, not bad.

It's a very weird feeling when one's wife starts mnning amok among her teen-age friends. I survived, but just barely. Next week we go to MY high school reunion in Macon . . . the shoe will be . . . on the other foot. . . . Next month we go sailing off Honduras with my daughter and her husband as crew. They are (both) ensigns USNR (MC) but neither has a uniform and they are sadly undisciplined. With Dorthe as my executive officer we hope to indoctrinate them in this taut ship philosophy. . . ."

The L. Pat Gray Defense Fund The latest report from friend Capt. O. B. Nelson of PO Box 481, Waterford CT 06385: " . . . Pat's attorneys continue to obtain evidence in his case which . . . bolsters, cortoborates, and supports his position. Right now he is in a holding pattem. As one of our friends put it, Pat is still 'twisting slowly, slowly in the wind,' but now it is his own beloved Government providing the motive power for the 'twist' rather than Mr. Ehrlichman. . . . He and Bea are in good shape and are . . . ready for whatever lies ahead. Your friendship and support give them strength and courage to face the future with confidence. Pat's legal expenses incurred, and paid, through March 31, 1979 amount to $93,544.11 . . . we are still at battle stations and determined to reach our goal of $120,000. . . ."

•* * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * *

41 Cort. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda MD 20034 Percent Members: 69 The May Class Luncheon at Blackie's produced the following pictures which are, from top to bottom: the new Class Chairman, Jim Jamison, getting instmctions from his gone but hardly forgotten predecessor. Emperor Taussig; the diners, left to right, top: Zirkle, Bill Miller, Sanger, Taussig, Jamison and Blount; bottom: Svendsen, Foster, Nicholson, Doherty and Engle.

, 1 -| ^^'

ill

NA '40 at Marguerite and Ted Rodgers' lake cottage

rick and son Doug (California!), Charlotte and Gene Lamiman, Mary and Rev. Blaine Libbey (NY), Sis and John Refo, Florence and Bill Roseborough, Ruth and Bud Schafer (NJ), Mary and Ed Sledge with daughter Anne and husband and son, Betty Ann and Tom Taylor, Penny and Hugh Vickery, Claudia and Bob White (NH), Betsy and GG Williams (Norfolk VA), Dee and Early Winters and Early's baby sister, Jessica (Malta). Special attractions this season included a cmise on a super-luxurious 90' yacht captured recently by the Coast Guard from dope smugglers, and a moonlight dance on the boat deck of the training ship MAINE. There was much, much more—ask the folks listed above. . . . Besides kudos to Marguerite and Ted—hearty thanks to Mary and Ed Sledge for another fine job of mnning the "Plan of the Day."

May Class Luncheon

Before further ado, hear this about the Homecoming artangements for Saturday, 22 September. Once again it will be held in the Hart Room of Mahan Hall where it was so successful last year. As before, there will be an Shipmate, September 1979

77 open bar and a delicious dinner. Inflation and a new charge by Public Works for preparing the room have modestly raised the cost to $32 a couple—still a good buy! The action will start right after we beat Connecticut and parking near Mahan Hall is easy to come by—at least it was last year. The Hart Room is a great place for a party and Eddie Miller will be providing more detailed information in a flyer which you may already have!

Lois and Tom Burley report that they had a great trip to Ireland to check on his ancestors whom Tom reports to be "all above board and respectable." Ned Hines advises that their No. 6 son, Steve, has been tentatively accepted at VMI and also nominated Sheldon Kinney as the Northeast Committeeman. And from the West Coast comes this marvelous picture of June and Cliff Lenz which I finally wmng out of them.

June reports that all is well with them both.

Cliff spends a major portion of the daylight

Gunslinger and Gal

hours on the golf course and June does not object because it keeps him happy and in good shape. June says she is working on a project to put golf handles on gardening tools with a motto, "Improve your grip while on a garden trip!"

According to Lou Davis, Charlie Lynn's health has not been the best of late, but he and Anne are still enjoying Florida. I know everyone joins me in sending best wishes to the last of the Great Sandblowers. Get well, Chariie! Also, at the end of the column there are new addresses for both Davis and Lynn.

April was a sad month for the Class, I regret to report. We lost two Classmates: Bob Hoffmeister on 7 April and Ed Bower on 15 April. Bob is survived by his widow, Jermaine, and Ed by his widow, Nancy. To them both we extend our deepest condolences.

Mac MacLellon was Bob Hoffmeister's roommate for a year at the Academy and they had known each other earlier. Mac is still busy as a professor of engineering.

Lillian and Rudy Marzetta's son. Dean Robert, was married to Laura Lee Walton of Leesburg, Virginia in June. Ens. Marzetta is a '78 graduate of USNA with a degree in physics and since graduation has been in flight training at Pensacola.

Ben Bymside writes from North Carolina that he has unloaded the presidency of the Whispering Pines Country Club on George Muse '38 and sends the following picture as evidence. Ben says this is one good way to get even with '38 for all the push-ups they had us Shipmate, September 1979

Presidents Bymside and Muse ('38)

do! Having been shipmates with George Muse, I am sure that the Club is in as good and as capable hands as it could be, if it has to get away from '41 for a while!

Now we go back to the continuing saga of Dick Wright which started in the last issue.

Since then, Dick has written me again, from Mandalay, Burma—at length and in longhand.

You will read about that later in the Fall. In the meanwhile, you will remember that we left Dick in Norway. Carry on, Dick.

"Then through Germany and Austria to what was for me a brand-new experience, travel behind the Iron Curtain. I spent about two months driving through Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Rumania and Bulgaria.

"I hadn't really expected it but I was still pleased to find that there was no harassment, no restriction on my freedom of movement at all. There were certain monetary requirements and restrictions that were mildly annoying, but that was all. In fact, with the single exception of the police in Warsaw, who are scmpulously cortect but colder than ice, I found everywhere an obvious admiration for America and Americans, an eagemess to be friendly, helpful and gracious. (This even amounted in a couple of instances to more helpfulness than I really wanted.) What was very noteworthy in these countries was the enormous difference between the degree of technological development there and in the West, and the extreme paucity of consumer goods available, as well as the absolute absence of the kinds of meat and many other foods we take for granted and they probably regard as only to be dreamed of.

"It was fun in Rumania, in the Transylvanian Alps, to visit the castle of Count Dracula.

There really was a man so named.

"Then a couple of weeks in Greece, a month all around Turkey, and on eastward. It was getting pretty exotic by this time, and in Iran I found I was stepping into another time, another world. In Afghanistan, the transformation was complete. Here were tribal people, living in their black wool tents, nomads with their hundreds of camels, heading South then for the Winter.

"Then through the breath-taking Kabul Gorge and over the Khyber Pass into Pakistan, and from Lahore, with its temple of gold, into India at Amritsar.

"I spent about eight weeks in India and Nepal and drove about eight thousand miles there, all the way from Srinagar in Kashmir in the north to Cape Comorin, the southem tip; from Calcutta in the east to Bombay in the west.

"India has a great deal of beauty. In all of its coastal plains and wherever there is water, as in the north, it is green, green, green. On the central plateau it is dry, baked, brown and grey. Its enormous burden, of course, is its

population, and even the beauty cannot hide its unbelievable filth, poverty, squalor, deformity and disease.

"India has to be put at the very top of the list for highway traffic accidents. In the short distance from Bombay to Delhi, about 800 miles, I counted thirty-six wrecked tmcks and buses. (You see private cars very rarely on India's highways.) New wrecks they were, within the past day or two, not the accumulation of weeks and months. The drivers careen down the middle of the narrow, very poor highways, neither asking for nor giving quarter. By bus is not the way to see India.

"Teheran has got to stand absolute No. 1, without peer, for the wildest, most hair-raising city traffic.

"In Teheran, Pakistan and India I was hit nine times (never real bad, thank goodness)— once by a tmck, three times by cars, once by a bike, once by a pony cart, once by a bus, once by an ox, and once by a boat.

"And then home again. Back to Europe in January '78 and home a week later. In a year's time, just under 50,000 miles. I keep the VW van stored in the bam of a tulip bulb farm in Holland—will be using it again later this year, after I finish with Southeast Asia.

"I stayed home for most of 1978 but did get in one trip—up the Alcan Highway to Alaska.

It seemed that as I had driven my Xplorer as far south as the road goes in America, I should drive it also as far north as the road goes. I achieved that at Circle, a little village almost on the Arctic Circle. (Had to reach Pt. Bartow by plane as the road doesn't go up there.)

"It was fun to visit the scenes of Jack London's books and of the poems of Robert Service—the Malamute Saloon where Dan McGrew got his just desserts and the Marge of Lake LaBarge where Sam McGee was cremated. And it filled me with awe to gaze up at Mt. McKinley.

"I've seen Mt. Everest, highest peak in the world, and K2, and Annapuma, and Aconcagua, highest peak in America, and any number of other great peaks, but Mt. McKinley surpasses all the rest in breath-taking majesty. All the others rise from a base already highly elevated; the base at Mt. McKinley is only 2,000 feet, and all the others stand shoulder to shoulder with other peaks nearly as high. McKinley has no neighbor more than half as high; it just towers there, all by itself, up and up and up and up.

"All that makes for a lot of miles and a lot of wonderful experiences. Actually, the hard spots have been remarkably few, though there have been some.

"Like being mired for three days in slithery mud in a continuing rain about twenty miles from the nearest traveled road—that was in Argentina. And in Pem where, while I parked ovemight on the desert, but only a few feet from the paved highway, a windstorm buried my wheels to the hubcaps in sands. As I tried to dig out the next moming I succeeded only in getting in deeper. Finally a busload of college boys stopped and sixty laughing, cheering, young men virtually lifted the van out of its hole and set it on the shoulder of the highway.

"And once in Chile I needed two new tires; alas, tires my size cannot be found any place south of the U.S. except in Panama City. I phoned a friend in Los Angeles and he put two tires on the next plane for Santiago and a friend there got them out of Customs without the normal formalities (which would have taken at least a month).

78 " I needed two more later on in Asuncion, Paraguay, but was not so lucky there. Phoned my brother, my son, my daughter, etc.—no answers. I managed a space-available flight up to Panama and bought the two tires and then, alas, no space-available in sight going south again. Went commercial, of course: my two tires cost me $720."

Dick wrote that his account could have been longer—that there is lots more to tell! He is somewhere in Southeast Asia now but promises to be home to spend Christmas with his kids.

Finally, here are some changes for your directories: Emily and Lou Davis, 616 Mangrove Point Road, Sarasota FL 33581; Jermaine (Mrs. R. L.) Hoffmeister, 5544 Charbar Drive, Pensacola FL 32506; Anne and Charlie Lynn, 1850 Roland Street, Sarasota FL 33579, phone 813/924-1574.

Bud Woodson and Joe Hadley ('43) occasionally; but they don't seem to see Pete Hinkamp over in the Jamestown area. Bill is in Middletown and Bud is in Newport and they report Newport fine and booming.

42

Newport is the home of NAPS, which Mo March reports is a first line prep school possessed of a great esprit de corps. Chris March and Chris Rice both entered the Academy in July from NAPS. Rice was the graduation battalion commander and won a gold watch for outstanding scholastic achievement and high standards of character and integrity. Peg and Harry Rice spent a week in Newport at graduation time in deference to the three tours of duty they had enjoyed. Adding to our list of known sons of Classmates in the Plebe class, we hear that the twin Woods boys, Mark and Robert, were sworn in with the two Christophers.

Mark had been at Colgate and Robert at Tufts.

Joe Tofalo rounds out the group.

Incidentally, Mo Murch has moved Shirley and the collection of hats and the turtle races to 12107 Bent Brook Road, St. Louis MO 63122.

Bill Morgan has retired from his role as a high school Spanish teacher after 16 years. He attributes this to the skills of realtor Jim Salassi. Seems Jim sold off enough of Bill's avocado grove in Rancho Califomia to provide the wherewithal for a retirement home in the midst of the remaining grove. So, it's back to the farm for Mary Lee and Bill for the first time since Bill joined the Navy in 1936. Bill is obviously high on Jim's talents. Jim's firm is in Fallbrook, where Hank Woessner (Jim's roommate) is a high school principal. Missed seeing Bill in July when he was in Washington to see their first grandson. Son Tom is a Foreign Service officer.

One of the highlights of our Father's Day picnic was a telephone call from Mary Helen and Jack Hill from Washington, North Carolina. Mary Helen had a severe insulin reaction just after Christmas and was desperately ill for months. But then the clouds moved away, and it was a bright and wonderful day for everyone.

We are beginning to recapture a few of our missing Classmates, and there will be a round-up in next month's column. Can't call Ike Kidd missing, but for some months after he retired we weren't sure where he and Angelique might settle. If you caught him vying for the anchorman's spot on the NBC SALT II debate, I can report that he looks every bit as good as his TV picture; but, Angelique is the real beauty. Ran into them several nights after his TV appearance at Seven Comers in Fairfax County. Ike is in the process of deciding on a position as a prelude to buying a house and finally settiing down.

Sec'y, R. S. Day, CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shiriington Station, ArUngton, VA 22206 Percent Members: 70 Welcome to Fall, football and Homecoming!

If we don't see you at the Alumni dinner in the mess hall on Friday, we'll see you at the game and then at Jean and Parker Armstrong's afterwards. If you do plan to attend the gettogether at the Armstrongs, please try and let us know as early as possible.

As anticipated, we had a great Father's Day celebration at Gunston Hall as guests of the Walt Prices. Joining the Prices for barbecue and trimmings were the Kurtzes, Days, Lowes, Childers, Nashs, Frank Quinn, Welshs, Wileys, Wilhites, Rices, Stegemertens, Thompsons, Riordans, Rawsons, Glicks, Charlie Smiths, Sweitzers, Werthmullers, Tom Turners, Bergins, Coles, Osiers, Spiegels, Susan and Gordon Nash, Lee Rawson, Tom Glick, Kurt Day, Lt. Buz Childers, Ensign D'Alex Childers, Judylee and Bmce Meade, and the Childers' grandchildren, Blair Lee and Amanda. Martha and Charlie Smith escorted Martha's mother for the second year by way of noting that she is into her 100th year.

Ed Osier was recovering from a broken wrist which developed when he and a cat disputed the right to use the front steps. John Welsh got himself smashed up in an automobile accident, but seemed in fine fettle. Lucy Adams had had some additional orthopedic surgery the end of May, so she and Buck skipped the picnic.

Hope to see them at the Armstrongs enjoying Homecoming from an entirely different viewpoint from last year.

Francie Binion has been having a big time traveling in Mexico and has plans to return to Europe later this year. Carol and Tom Turner were to leave after the picnic for their longdelayed visit to France. They will be living there for a couple of months in a bucolic setting. Griff Stokes is now back from England and living at 2956 Mt. Elana Circle, Walnut Creek CA 94598.

Bill Crawford decided to hold "field day" on his desk and found his '79 dues notice, which he promptly honored. Since we had only heard from 217 Classmates out of the original 454 valid addresses (mid-July), I wonder how many more dues might result from a "field day" on your desk, dear reader. Bill gets togetiier with

i!

1

Chris Rice, Peggy and Capt. Harry Rice

Time and location permitting, we hope to have them join in the class festivities this Fall and Winter.

The bonafide absentees are: Kenneth S. Nelson, Alexander H. Nepo, Darwin R. Nichols, Horace B. Nichols, Richard A. Nickerson, James A. Noon, Daniel J. Noonan, George G. Papke, John L. Parsons, Jr., Joseph V. Peservich, Chester J. Pool, Clifton K. Pool, Charles Powell, Robert V. Prouty, Blanchard Randall, III, Robert M. Richards, Moiu'ow H. Ridenhour, Jr., James W. Rinehart, Jack B. Rittmayer, Rufus C. Rogers, Stuart C Rothwell, Paul A. Russell, John L. Sammors, Richard L. Schmidt, John B. Schmitz, William R. Scott, and Marshall Seaborn.

43 Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, III, (SC)USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St., Kaliua, HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Perry HaU USN (Ret.) 18913 Muncaster Rd., Derwood MD 20855 Percent Members: 68 Our West Coast correspondent, Phil Hambsch, came through in fine fashion with a report of the Class of 1943 activities during JUNE WEEK WEST in San Diego the week end of June 15-17. Festivities started with a cocktail party at the Admiral Kidd Officers' Club on Friday evening. The photo shows the "Gang" gathered for a group photo. Attending were Mary and Nick Armogida, Leelain and Jack Becker, Willy and Bob Belden, Dortch and Dick Brega, Ginny and Bill Busik, Lanelle and Det Detweiler, Marsh Eckhardt, Edna and Gail Ellerbe, Peggy and Art Emerson, Phil Hambsch and guest. Eve Bonnell, Aim and Swede Hanson, Jane and Les Heselton, Barbara and Ed Kerr, George Klauer and guest Mary Shoning (note—this is the first class function that "Snuffy" has attended since graduation!), Julie and Dick Law, Marge and George Meyer, Don Miller, Fran and Bill Racette, Peggy and Fenton Smith.

The Saturday function was a banquet and dance held at the Town and Country Convention Center, Mission Valley. Bob Belden, who is a commercial photographer, consultant, and instmctor at San Diego State University, provided the photographs of the Class of '43 table.

Phil reports that the weather was great and all had a good time, especially the visitors from the East Coast and from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Jane and Les Heselton deserve a "Well Done" for the arrangements and my thanks go to Phil Hambsch for his excellent job of reporting.

Courtesy of the Milwaukee Chapter of the Alumni Association, we present here the table from 1943. Pictured with their spouses are Bernard Thielges, Larry Van Laaen, Bill Busik, and Elmo Zumwalt.

And a few more photos of the West Coast folks, hopefully correcfly identified: in our first group, standing; Mary Shoning, George Klauer, Gail Ellerbe, Dante Armogida, and Ed Kert, while seated we have Mary Armogida, Willy and Bob Belden, and Barbara Kert.

Next, back aft, Austin Detweiler, Ann Hanson, Bill Busik, Art Emerson, Swede Hanson, Fenton Smith, and Peggy Smith, while up forward we have Lanelle Detweiler Peggy Emerson, Dorch and Dick Brega, Les and Jane Heselton, and Ginny Busik.

Shipmate, September 1979

79

Austin Detweiler, Phil Hambsch guest Eve Bonnell, Don Miller '43 at JUNE WEEK WEST

Gail Ellerbe, Bob Belden, Dick Brega and Dortch

Recently received a letter from Phil Koelsch, attomey-at-Iaw. "The paucity of news in the 1943 section of Shipmate has bothered me for some time but I realized that I was not in a position to complain, as I, in common obviously with the great majority of our Class, have never contributed any news.

"On 30 June 1979, I will retire from the naval reserve forty years and eighteen days after I was first sworn into the Navy as a member of the Class of 1943. I will have reached the statutory limit placed on service as a reserve flag Officer. Retirement was scheduled to take place in USS KOELSCH (FF-1049), which was named for my younger brother, but a yard period will prevent this from taking place.

Shipmate, September 1979

Milwaukee Gathering

80 " I n 1949, I reached the later-provederroneous conclusion that an officer not qualified in submarines or aviation did not have an equal 'shot' at the top. I resigned my regular commission and accepted one in the reserve. It was not designed to do this, but the result was to give me the best of two worlds. I was able to pursue a legal and business career and at the same time maintain close ties with the Navy through the naval reserve. Until promoted to rear admiral, all of my reserve service was at sea and included being recalled once in command of a destroyer operating with the Sixth Fleet.

"Although I am aware that many Classmates will not equate service in the active reserve with service in the active Navy, I wonder if I am the last of our Class to retire for the first time."

Congratulations to RAdm. Koelsch on his highly successful career. Phil may be reached at 501 River Oaks Bank and Tmst Tower, Houston TX 77019. And Philâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;how about being our Southwest cortespondent?

The local Washington area recenfly held elections and Dick White was railroaded into the president's job, with John Gano continuing as treasurer and yours tmly as corresponding secretary. Our monthly meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Arlington Hall Officers' Club. Last month (June) George Cornelius dropped in. We leamed that he has returned from France and will be settiing in this area.

On the occassion of the death of a Classmate or his spouse, the Class generally contributes to the charity selected by the Classmate or his family. In the event that a charity is not named, it would be fitting that this contribution be made to the Alumni Fund in the name of the deceased.

We just recently leamed of the death of Henry Carl Kirchner, who resided at 422 S. Stough St., Hinsdale IL 60521. Henry resigned in 1950 and retumed to his home in Hinsdale.

It is with regret that we announce the death of Muriel O'Brien, wife of Jim O'Brien, in July. Our deepest sympathy goes to Jim and the family. A contribution in the name of the Class has been made to the American Cancer Society.

West Coast Classmates please note. Phil Hambsch will handle the West Coast inputs to Shipmate. Copy must be in the hands of Shipmate sixty days before publication; for example July 10, 1979, for September publication. Keep those cards and letters coming.

44 Sec'y, Capt. Wynn V. (Windy) Whidden, USN (Ret.), 6156 Loch Raven Dr., McLean, VA 22101 Annapolis Cort. Sec'y, Capt. Jack E. Godfrey, USN (Ret.) 40 Franklin St., Annapolis MD 21401 (301) 268-6474 Percent Members: 69 '44 Memorial Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Progress Report The class memorial committee, through successive meetings with representatives of the Naval Academy and the Alumni Association, has nartowed its focus on memorial candidates to those associated with the new Physical Education Center which will be erected on the site of the old Thompson Stadium. Constmction

ground breaking for the center is scheduled for July 1979 and the building should be completed prior to the Fall of 1983.

At its June meeting, the Headquarters chapter approved the following milestones for the memorial committee: Mid-July 1979 Mail out a letter to each Classmate listing the candidate choices for the memorial and requesting comments and a vote 5 September Complete review of replies and vote count 6 September Headquarters Chapter confirm final choice of memorial 22 September Presentation of memorial choice at Homecoming class meeting in Annapolis.

Then, the real committee work begins!

Strat's enthusiasm for and personal prowess in tennis suit him well for this new job. Keep swinging the old racquet and good luck to you both!

Strat's retirement leaves only four of '44 on active duty (not retired): Admiral Bob Long: CINCPAC (designate) Admiral Don "Red Dog" Davis: CINCPACFLT Vice Admiral Bob Coogan: COMNAVAIRPAC Captain Jake Laboon: 0-in-C, FLT Religious Support Activity, LANT Rear Admiral John DeLargy (Retired): is on active duty as Director, Navy Council of Personnel Boards

Post-Nuptial Report The photograph herewith confirms the marriage of George Watkins to Monica Dobbyn on 9 June 1979 in Virginia Beach as previously announced. The view of the altar shows Father

Red and Hank a Paris

Married by Jake Jake Laboon, who performed the ceremony, between the newlyweds, flanked on the left by James Watkins, Jr., son of George's brother, Adm. Jim Watkins ('49) (the new VCNO), and on the right by the Reverend James E. Dorson and John Watkins, another brother of George.

Credits for the excellent photo goes to Bill Stanard, one of the many '44 guests present.

The bride and groom departed immediately after the ceremony for a round-the-world honeymoon on board Pan Am Flight # 1 .

Speaker of the Month Our speaker at the June meeting of the Headquarters Chapter was Charlie Woods ('46), who was a shipmate in the 1950s of Roy Cowdrey and President Jimmy Carter ('47) on board the hunter/killer experimental submarine " K - 1 " . Charlie is now with the Center of Naval Analysis.

He gave a fascinating travelogue of his recent tour of mainland China, including slides and interpretive narration of conditions in that vast bastion of Asian communism.

Mail Bag My old roommate, Strat Wentworth, reported his retirement on 1 August. Strat, the "bull" rear admiral prior to his retirement, said that it was time to make room for the more junior people to move up the ladder. He emphasized that the many friends and associations of his career are unique and incomparable aspects of a Navy life, for which he and Mickie are forever grateful. Strat and Mickie are moving to a new home at 22661 Springlake, El Toro CA 92630, where Strat will begin a challenging new career as administrative assistant to the famous tennis pro instmctor, Vic Braden.

Hank Gorman reported that '44 was well represented at the Paris Air Show in June.

Leon ("Red") Smith, vice president, Aerospatiale, Washington, DC, and Hank Gorman, manager, Business Planning and Government Relations, Honeywell Information Systems, can be seen in the picture under the marquee of the Aerospatiale chalet at the show. Not in the picture but present at the show were Tom ("Knobby") Walsh of Aeromaritime in Rome, and Bud Ochenrider, recently named senior vice president, Gmmman Aircraft in Washington. Sarah Smith and Aggie Walsh were shopping in Paris, Knobby was checking exhibits, and Bud had left for home when the photo was made. Peggy and Hank Gorman were in Paris primarily for the wedding of their son, Robert to Annick Galloux.

Walt Honour checked in with a newsy letter.

One son, LCdr. Craig Honour ('68), is now ops officer in VF-114 flying F-14s off AMERICA. Son Eric ('69) resigned and is working for an engineering firm in Falls Church, Virginia. Son Steve is an engineering design draftsman working as a free lancer. Daughter Melanie is sojourning in Maui, Hawaii. Wife Elaine has dabbled in real estate, but is now sticking close to home to care for Walt's 91-year-old father.

Walt was just re-appointed by the new mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, as chief, BioEnvironmental Services Division, Consolidated City of Jacksonville and Duval County.

He has now published a new environmental reference book entitled. Honour's Energy and Environmental Handbook and recenfly coauthored a new book on organization and operation of pollution control agencies entitied Management of Local Pollution Control Programs.

Thanks to the pen of proud wife Marie, the modesty of Al Lemlein has been circumnavigated. Al is now senior vice president and chief Shipmate, September 1979

Al Lemlein—Senior V.P. operating officer, Gulfstream American Corporation. The photograph of him standing before a Gulfstream II executive jet aircraft appeared in a full page ad in the March issue of Fortune magazine. Al and Marie built a retirement home at 36 Spanish Wells Plantation Road, Hilton Head Island SC 29928 three years ago and live there now. Al loves his job too much to give it up—hence, between commuting to work in Savannah and vacationing at home, he has found the best of two worlds! Marie says the ad brought many letters and phone calls from Classmates and that she and Al hope to hear from any Classmates who come their way. Thanks to you, Marie, for the good letter and our Congrats to Al. Annapolis News Report Ed Mallick has been named to head the Annapolis office of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Ed began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1976 as an account executive in the Baltimore office. Ed and Sue live at Route 5, Box 231, Annapolis MD 21401.

West Coast JUNE WEEK Thanks to Dick DePrez, chairman, JUNE WEEK WEST 1979, for the following report and accompanying photos: The Class of '44 is alive and well on the West Coast. Our Class had one of the largest contingents in attendance at the JUNE WEEK WEST festivities in San Diego, June 15, 16 and 17. Forty Classmates and spouses gathered for cocktails and a Mexican dinner Friday night and joined several hundred others for other events.

Pictured in the 7 photos are: # 1 : Thomases, Clancys, Thompsons; # 2 : Randolphs, Rasanias, Rubels; # 3 : Hendersons, Nettings, Wootens; #4: Cummins, Gladys Nelson, Izacs; #5: Blackburns, Shuf Swift, DePrezes; #6: Kemmells, Wards; #7: Blackie Blackburn, Tim Adams, Joan and Hap Perry, Lois Blackbum.

'44 at JUNE WEEK WEST

Shipmate, September 1979

The '44 log book for the event shows the following entries: Tim Adams: "It's Flag day."

Lois and Blackie Blackbum: "Visiting married children in San Diego. Still eryoying 5 years retired life, spiced by a little boat-selling to keep Blackie out of trouble. Love living in Huntington Beach."

Hope and Jim Clancy: "We live in the San Fernando Valley where I spend most of my hours trying to keep other attomeys from scuttling the nation and wondering how and why we became # 2 . " Pat and Del Cummins: "We're in Coronado, raising Pat's 3 teenagers. I work for Califomia Teachers Tax Service, and Pat dabbles in real estate and does a lot of volunteer work."

Dick DePrez: "We're both involved in writing and publishing a non-fiction classic."

Annalee and Dave Henderson: "Living in Stone Ridge in Poway. Have small airplane.

Annalee into real estate. All 4 kids in San Diego. Come see us. Lots of room."

Jane and Chuck Kemmell: "Living in Long Beach (Naples), working at Hughes Aircraft.

Daughter teaching in Huntington Beach; son attending San Diego State University."

Evie and Bob Netting: "Since I now write for dough, you'll get nothing from me for no!"

Joan and Hap Perry: "(Netting always was a sorehead;) Now living on a windy hill in North Country—consulting for Westinghouse and KETRON, INC. Much travel between home and Washington, DC, and South America."

Muriel and Bob Randolph: "Thinking about moving to Oregon. Finishing a 17-year second career and looking for a third with lots of money and very littie work."

Jack Reynolds: "In San Diego area since 1966. Love LaJolla. Welcome mat is always out for your Eastemers and Mid westerners."

Lois and Hugh Rosania: "Still in Coronado.

I'm in financial planning and Lois teaches second grade. Come visit u s . " Daphne and Hector Rosso: "Doing fine.

Planning 2 weeks in Mazatlan, Mexico, in July.

Daughter Spray appearing in many shows— most recently 'Get Smart.' " Shiriey and Bob Rubel: "Fulfilling and rejuvenating to visit USNA friends. I'm with Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach."

Shuf Swift: "I'm here and glad of it!"

Barbara and Al Thomas: "Retired again and now it's golf, fishing, hunting and travelling.

We decided to enjoy . . . " Jeanette and Art Thompson: "Living in San Femando Valley. A.J. is training specialist at Rockwell International. One son also at Rockwell; the other attending San Diego State University."

Freddie and Bob Wooten: "Living in San Francisco. Our new company is named Enhance. If you want your life Enhanced, call 415/632-8151."

82 Others present and sending greetings: Bill and Tina Boose; Ed and Betty Izac; Gladys Nelson; Gov and Ev Ward. Signed up but unable to make it: Bob and Mary Coogan; Howie and Suzanne Greer; Wayne and Peggy Surface.

Everyone is looking forward to a bigger and better reunion next year. You don't have to live on the West Coast to come!

Homecoming is Coming At this writing in early July, the details of Homecoming '44 party plans have not firmed up. It happens on 22 September after the Connecticut football game. If you have not received a flyer by now, contact Jack Godfrey for details and reservations.

Give a roar with '44—WVW

meeting. In accepting the gavel. Bill asked the Classmates who were present for their support in the coming year and especially for Homecoming. Johnny Johnson read the following note from Bill, Mike, Steve and Nancy Ferguson: "Dear Classmates—Thank you very much for the beautiful floral display representing the Class of which Polly was very much a part. She was an outstanding Navy wife!

Thanks also to Warten Taylor for his kind words, for himself and in the name of the Class. Jimmy Carter, OPEC and the oil companies willing, I'll be at Homecoming, /s/ Bill."

Bill Traynor sent the accompanying foto of Dr. Stewart Berkshire, associate professor of accountancy, and Dr. William Traynor, associate professor of human resources manage-

45 Sec'y., Mr. Phil Erickson 6313 Golf Course Square Alexandria VA 22307 (703) 765-6193 Cort. Sec'y, Capt. Dutch Schulz USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Ariington VA 22207 (703) 536-7156 Percent Members: 60 By the time that you read this, the countdown to our 35th Homecoming will have begun. The July Class newsletter, mailed to all known living Classmates plus widows, contained all the information necessary for your Homecoming planning, but if you missed the word or have any questions, you may wish to call one of the following: Homecoming Chairman—Cliff Bermann 301/563-5145 (office); Annapolis Housing—Betty Schmeltzer 301/263-2470 (home) or Saturday B a n q u e t Dick Fay 301/779-6240 (office). You can also call either Phil Erickson or myself. Please don't forget to register at the Class of 1945 desk in the Alumni House on Friday or Saturday to pick up your special schedule of '45 events.

Let's have a great Thirty-Five for '45!!

Classmates in Paris

Jack Barron brought the above foto of Peggy and Jim Bradley and himself back from the June Paris Air Show. The original picture is an 8x10 Polaroid in perfect color. Other Classmates at the Show were Cecil and Bob Eidson, Nettie and Pete Snyder and Chan Swallow.

Why don't we have a '45 Chalet at the next Paris Air Show?

At the June Class luncheon, outgoing vice president Johnny Johnson tumed the gavel over to the new president of the Association of the Class of 1945, Bill McCulloch, who had just arrived from a trip to Los Angeles for the

Classmates in Academia

ment, both of the School of Business Administration, California State University, Long Beach. Bill notes, "Stew's office is about 50 feet down the hall from mine. We both have been at the University for six years."

There were only two submariners who started the first nine at the Annual Spring Golf Outing, held on 18 May at Annapolis, but all 11 golfers had considerable underwater experience by the time they finished. Correspondent Johnny Johnson penned this report on a soggy scorecard from the 19th hole: "Golf at the Naval Academy Golf Course had a new twist this year—a four ball tournament with full handicap (best estimates trusted up to 24).

Threatening weather tumed to a light drizzle on the back nine and then to a steady downpour when the hardy divot diggers were at the farthest point from the clubhouse. There were no quitters and All Hands 'sloshed' their way around the full 18 holes. The team trophies were awarded to the winning foursome of Charlie Mize, Bert Findly, Mike Marschall and Johnny Johnson. (JRJ was also the low scorer of the dozen golfers.) The tumout for the evening cocktails and dinner was one of the largest in recent memory—some 45 attendees at the Riverdale Inn." Bill Cosgrove and Toxey Zeigler coordinated all the details in Annapolis. Also, for the first time, tennis was scheduled by Bill Cosgrove for 10 players. The Annual Class of 1945 Fall Outing will be held on 13 October at the beautiful Evergreen Country Club at Hay market, Virginia.

No edition of this column would be complete without some mention of Ann and Sam Gorsline's hotel in Edzell, Scofland, so here are the words of Phyl and Joe Schroeder in a letter, postmarked 13 June, Vienna: "Enclosed is a photo to verify my claim of having visited the Panmure Arms, a must for all world travelers. A visit to Edzell is recommended to anyone who is in the vicinity of Great Britian or Europe. The scenery, the fresh air and the American/Scottish hospitality is the best to be found." The Schroeders also visited France, Germany, Austria and Belgium by automobile.

Classmates in Scotland Other June travelers to England and Scoflana were Zo and Mort Cooley who visited Eleanor and Joe Moorer in London, motored to St. Andrew's for golf and then up to Edzell for a stopover with Ann and Sam at the Panmure Arms.

David Pokomy Levy of Balehi Marine Inc., PO Box 600, Lacombe LA 70445 has requested that he be given the chance to clarify a statement attributed to him in the June issue of this column with reference to his attendance at USNA functions due to the presence of women midshipmen. He writes, "The security of our nation is in jeopardy because of the loss of prestige and esprit de corps in the armed forces. Although there are many reasons for this, I attribute the principal reason to an imbalance in the make up of the troops. This is why the 'voluntary' armed services are not attracting qualified people. Service in the armed forces just prior to and when I enlisted in 1939 was deemed a glorious endeavor. Wearing the uniform of one's country was a source of pride and an expression of one's masculinity. Duty, Honor and Country were the incentives; not pay, benefits, education for a civilian career or easy duty." Dave's letter also recommends the establishment of a female service academy, with colleges for the various service branches, and that the duties of the graduates be restricted to the roles formerly assumed by the WAVES and civil service employees.—Do any of you faithful readers of this column care to comment?

A letter from Investments Etc., Inc., Suite J, 2390 Central Blvd., PO Box 4515, Brownsville TX 78520 brings a welcome update from Les Buck: "Caroline and I continue to live a quiet life down here off the beaten track. After ten years as a stock broker, I've even retired from that soft life. I just formed this small investment company the other day and am licensed to do almost everything in Texas that's legal. If you'll note the name of the company, I made it flexible." Their daughter Linda is practicing law in DC; daughter Nancy, married and living in NC, has given them their one grandchild; son, Lester III, is completing a Ph.D. in nuclear physics at the University of Illinois and the youngest, Christy, is a "swinging 5th grader who is keeping the old man young." He continues, "If anyone wants to come through here while driving to or from Mexico, let us know—we are part owners of a lodge in the mountains of Mexico and a condo with boat slip on South Padre Island, plus a spare bedroom in B'ville."

First of the '45 joggers to report on their accomplishments is Don Rockwell of RFD 1, Box 312, Accomac VA 23301 who encloses a clipping in which he is reported to have taken first Shipmate, September 1979

83 place in the over-50 age group at a Five Mile County Run with a time of 42:42. His son, Don III, lieutenant USNA '71, who has since reported to LA JOLLA in New London as ops and nav officer, ran with him and finished in 32:45.

Don writes, "Anne and I are digging in down here on 30 acres of logged-over scrab woods.

It does make certain activities, such as vegetable gardens sort of interesting, what with stumps and all . . . I tell my Eastem Shore friends that anybody can cut firewood—It is the real He Man who can dig it out of the ground." He recommends that our next "big" Homecoming should be the 45th.

Charles F. Grad, of 5242 Radford Ave., N. Hollywood CA 91607, enclosed a fascinating article from the 20 May Los Angeles Times, headlined: "The Whole Life: Insurance Man to Arab Royalty," featuring our own Bob Williams. In the last 15 years, Bob has built a reputation as the insurance agent to Arab royalty. For each of the last 22 years, he has been a member of the industry's Million Dollar Roundtable and is a long-standing member of the industry's Top of the Table organization of the 250 leading insurance salesmen in the world. In addition to his regular business, Bob is this year's president of the American Society of Chartered Life Underwriters. Maybe we can get him to tell us some Middle East Tales at Homecoming?

Energy s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s: Dick Fay is awaiting a lOK grant to develop his proposal, "Alternate uses of suburban property for energy conservation." Maybe he will find a way to compost the humidity of the Washington area in July . . . Don Rockwell has firewood for sale in Accomac . . . Exxon executive, Cliff Bermann, has been having problems in getting a quart of gasoline for his lawn mower . . .

Classmates with sail boats are getting the most out of the wind. Dr. Bruce Rankin, Director of Marine Engineering at the Naval Academy, sails an Alberg 30' sloop; Dave Saunders has a one of a kind, christened. ONE TON; Cliff Bermann sails a Pearson-Vanguard 33' and Chan Swallow skippers a very comfortable Fales 32'.

How about some of you sailors sending me a foto of your boat (stink pots included) for publishing in this column? . . . Mary and Pat Hannifin report a new address: Route C-32, Box 38A, Santa Fe NM 87501 . . . Chuck Brenneke, our Phantom Sleuth, has located Earl L. Stewart at 2008 N. 3rd St., South St. Paul MN 55075 and Robert R. Axleson, Joplin MO 64801 (no address) . . . Phil Erickson, attending the May USNA graduation, saw Pennsylvania auto tags, "USNA-45"—but could not determine to whom they belonged. Does anyone know? . . .

Ellie and Jack Barron have sold their home in Crofton, Maryland, and have moved into the city: 2111 Jefferson Davis Highway, Apartment 1205N, Ariington VA 22202 . . . New Lifers in the Association of the Class of 1945 are Willie Crenshaw and Amold Sorenson (at only $22 for Life membership treasurer Dick Fay is pushing a good deal). Beno and Bud Bowler have moved to a 6-acre farm only 8 miles from Annapolis: 3749 Hardesty Rd., Harwood MD 20076 . . . Red Colegrove, recovering from an April brain tumor operation, is undergoing physiotherapy at the Fort Howard VA hospital in Baltimore during the week but gets home on the weekends. His spirits are great! . . . Emie Barrett has taken the exams for CPA. Jayne and Ginny Campbell will have an "Open House" at their Annapolis shop, "The Salt Box," on Saturday before the Homecoming game . . . Some vandals broke Shipmate, September 1979

the quarter-inch green glass cover over the Triton Light, but it was soon repaired . . . Peggy and Jim Bradley were in town for a couple of days in July to close the deal on a couple of townhouses they are buying in McLean, Virginia . . . Sue and Chuck Priest's daughter Sharon presented them with a new granddaughter on 31 March. You should see the size of Chuck's zucchini squash! (Can't I get some input from the rest of your gardeners?) . . . If you need sympathetic help and understanding when buying a home in Northem Virginia, contact Marge Findly at Panorama Realtors . . .

Linda and Jack Knudsen visited their daughter and son in San Francisco in July . . . Mary Ellen and Paul Purkrabek were in Chicago in July to visit their daughter Kristen and their #2 grandson . . . Marge and Bill Barnes have moved to Vienna—Vienna VA, that is: 10316 Hunt Country Lane, Vienna VA 22180 . . .

Rachael and George Ellis and Betty and George Steele attended an August SHAPE reunion at the home of Pricilla and Julien LeBourgeois in Tamworth, New Hampshire . . . Joan Dedrick went to visit her youngest daughter, Marjorie, and her husband at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and ended up buying a new home at 961 Yates Road, Oak Harbor WA 98236. She plans to open a stained glass studio and invites all '45ers passing through to stop and visit. . . .

Tip Watson was married on 11 May to the former Nancy McCambridge Francis. Nancy and Tip are currently living at 4330 Greenberry Lane, Annandale VA 22203. Welcome, Nancy!!

46 Sec'y, Mr. C W. Kennelly II 7911 Sleaford PI., Bethesda, MD 20014 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. V. Wilhoit Jr, USNR (Ret.) 1103 Santa Rufina Ct. Solana Beach CA 92075 Percent Members: 60 Lew Cutter sent me a copy of a letter he received from Shannon Bellamy, oldest son of Jim, which sheds additional light on Jim's death. It seems that, as a favor, Jim was test flying the airplane of a friend and the cause of the accident has not been determined. The Aerostar was equipped with special controls to allow a paraplegic to fly a multi-engine aircraft.

He said that Jim owned a flight school at Meachem Field (Fort Worth) for a number of years, but before his death he was a Lear Jet pilot for a Fort Worth oil man. Shannon also revealed in his letter that his mother is now Mrs. J. N. Crowson. In his last letter (he really stayed with this story until he received all the details) Lew included a handsome sum for the "Communications Fund" as well as some additional details about the Cutters, "since I haven't reported in for quite awhile. I will complete my 32nd year with Container Corp. of America, now part of Mobil Corp., in August. Have been back in Fort Worth since 1968 and Mary Jane and I not only love the place but probably will retire here rather than move to one of the so-called super retirement spots.

Three of our four children are more or less out of the nest, with only our youngest daughter still in college. Via some family tragedies we have gained a super niece who enlarges our

family by one. Mary Jane and I are golfers, photographers, and after three trips are 'sometime' experts on East Africa. She is putting together a super safari to Kenya this October.

Anyone interested write 5320 Quail Run Road, Fort Worth TX 76107 or call 817/738-4873."

Had lunch recently with Ted Culpepper and was fascinated with his story (which would make a great novel) of his experiences with the U.S. Aid Program in Vietnam. Ted resigned from the USMC in July '59 and was voluntarily recalled to active duty in June '66 for the Aid assignment. He remained on active duty in other, more normal, assignments until his retirement as a colonel USMCR in July '75. Ted has a variety of interests, primary of which is MPC International—marketing, promotion, consulting, flies his own airplane, etc.

Gloria and Albie Beutler will be moving to Napa, Califomia, where Gloria has been appointed general counsel of the Napa Valley Unified School District. I don't know why I should have been surprised to leam that Gloria had a law degree when she married Albie. Only after Albie retired from the Navy did she really have a chance to practice her profession. Now they are both looking forward to a "tour of duty" in the wine country!

Ed Cooke has recenfly been appointed V.P. of administration for the Agricultural Chemicals Group of W.R. Grace & Co. Following his retirement from the Navy in Feb. '78 (as a vice admiral), Ed was appointed general manager, gasification of coal, in the same division. Ed and " B o b b e " live at 2571 Countrywood Pkwy., Cordova TN 38018 (Memphis area).

I recently wrote to Bob Detemple via his permanent address in Marinette, Wisconsin, and received his reply from Apartado 4347, Caracas, Venezuela, where he is working for ANSUL Chemical Company of Venezuela, C A . Bob says: "I have been working overseas in Europe and Latin America for the past 17 years and have really lost touch except via a few naval attach es in various countries such as Wally Riggs, etc."

Jim Gear has also responded to my request for an update since I had not heard from him in almost ten years. Jim and Gini have been in Wichita for almost 25 years—their current address is 642 Rutland Road, Wichita KS 67206, although they are planning a new home to be built on a golf course. Jim has had his own company for some time now—Gear Petroleum Co., which is quite active in exploring for oil Jim and Gini Gear

84 and gas, primarily in Kansas. "I enjoy the work tremendously and still work rather hard, although I have opportunities for a number of vacations." They have three grown children with one married daughter living in Wichita, where Jim and Gini can enjoy their two grandchildren. "I have become a very avid, frustrated and poor golfer in recent years. I had to give up my favorite sports, handball and racquetball, because of knee problems."

Gene Gralla sent me a copy of the letter he wrote to Aldo Benedetti after reading the article about Aldo in the May issue. Gene wonders if there are any other Classmates active in the utilities business. I'm sure that information is in my files, if only I could slow down long enough to extract it. Gene says: "I have been associated with Columbia Gas (he is senior vice president of Columbia Gas Distribution Companies) and have found the utility business to be most challenging, exciting and fmstrating." Any Classmates in the utility business who plan to attend the NARUC National Conference in Atlanta in December should contact Gene at 5850 Forestview Drive, Columbus OH 43213. Gene goes on to say: "We are just about 100% converted to being Buckeyes in Ohio by now. I run into Danny Clements from time to time in Columbus and I am still in contact with Free Jones in Staunton, Virginia, since Columbia Gas does have extension operations in that area." Now I know why 1 haven't heard from Dave Howard since he retired from the Navy: he has been studying law and has just opened a law office with Roger Keithly, Jr., '64, in the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego. Dave and Joan live at 17239 Regalo Lane, San Diego CA 92128.

Dody Sinclair's Outlet Company continues to prosper and has just bought radio station WQRS-FM, Detroit, the only all-classical commercial broadcasting station in Detroit.

They also recently bought WIOQ-FM in Philadelphia. In their merchandizing department they are moving toward centralized management in administration, purchasing, personnel, warehouse, and distribution functions at the division level, store standardization, and installation of electronic point-of-sale equipment in all 21 department stores and in some specialty stores. Finally, Dody should be assured of a good fit by Jacob Reed. He owns the store!

Congratulations to Bill Slesnick upon whom was bestowed the honor and rank of Distinguished Eagle Scout on 8 June 1979 at Lartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire. This award is made by the National Court of Honor upon the recommendation of a Committee of Distinguished Eagle Scouts. A nominee must have earned the rank of Eagle a minimum of 25 years previous to the nomination and have distinguished himself in business, profession or service to his Country.

Well Done, Bill.

He sent me a note concerning the youngest Classmate: "Don't understand why Pablo de la Llama is questioning your assertion on the youngest. I always thought that Gus Jiminiez was the youngest, being born on the last possible day for our Class (had to be 17 before the first of April, as 1 remember it). Anyway, I can beat out Pablo, having arrived on earth a month after him on 24 February 1925."

We were out of town on 30 June and so missed a visit from Toby and "Whizzer" White. They were in San Diego for the wedding of son, Stephen, lieutenant USN attached to USS

ENGLAND ( C G - 2 2 ) , homeported in

San

Diego. The bride, Constance Louise Cambern, is from Seattle. Go Navy!

Both Lew Cutter and "Baldy" Dale responded to my plea for the address of Stu White. Lew says: "Stu White, who was my wife for all three years, gave up his patent attorney job and moved back to Maine a number of years ago. His address is: 172 Pine Street, Portland ME 04102." "Baldy" says: "About 5 years ago I had breakfast in New York City with Stu White, Wally Schirra and Doug Rodgers. At that time, Stu was a partner in the law firm of White and Coch . . . Stu told me that he and Nancy were spending most of the time in Bangor, Maine, where he was teaching law at the University of Maine and commuting to N . Y . C on occasion to handle his patent law practice . . . Haven't seen him, however, since the breakfast." "Baldy" goes on to say that he is listed in the latest issue of Who's Who in the East and the first (1973) issue of Who's Who in Ecology. "I am now exclusively consulting on energy management. Have my own consulting firm and, as you can expect, business is booming." His address is 336 N. Putney Way, Severna Park MD 21146.

"Daisy"

47 Sec'y, Cdr. H. G. Heininger, Jr. USN (Ret.) 4554 Lawnvale Dr., Gainesville VA 22065 Percent Members: 64 The '47 STEW Greetings again from Cat-harpin Hill. We are gradually getting settled. Our front lawn is planted and the grass is coming up where it was not washed away by some recent thunderstorms. The foundation planting out front is finished, and I am the proud owner of a John Deere 850 tractor with a blade for plowing snow and earth moving, a rotor tiller, grass cutter, and cart for hauling top soil, mulch, sand, grandchildren, Betty, and etc. Just down the road is the Manassas Battlefield National Park where both battles of Bull Run were fought. I drive through the park on my way to and from work and my spirits are boosted like they used to be when the Naval Academy Band played "Dixie" in the bandstand near the Chapel while we marched to and from classes.

In my last column I announced that Jim Stockdale had been named as the new president Jim Stockdale

Jim receives his Sixth Doctorate of The Citadel. He is the first naval officer to hold the top position there. He succeeds LGen. George M. Seignious, who resigned last November when President Carter appointed him director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. Jim is the most decorated officer in the Navy, having been awarded the Medal of Honor and 25 other combat decorations. Jim's retirement ceremony was to take place on 22 August when the new classes report to the Naval War College. His retirement becomes effective on 1 September. Sybil and Jim will reside in the President's House on The Citadel campus in Charleston, South Carolina.

They are the parents of four sons: Jim and Sid have completed college, Stan is in college, and Taylor is in his third year of prep school. Andy Sides sent me a photo showing Jim receiving his honorary doctor of laws degree from the president of Brown University, Howard R. Swearer, on 4 June. Jim's other civilian awards include two additional doctor of laws and three doctor of humane letters degrees from two colleges and three universities. We all wish Sybil and Jim the best of luck and happiness in Jim's second career.

Rupert Brooke has reported on JUNE WEEK WEST held in San Diego in June.

About 800 alumni, wives, and friends turned out. Besides Betty Lou and Rupert, those from '47 who attended the Friday through Sunday affair were Sally Working and Lou Guertin, Annie and Dick Houghton, Willie Bowen, Hilda and J. Bridges, Jack Richter, Dusty Rodes, Bob Strickler, Bill and Billie Russell, Vicki and Haley Rogers, and the "contact man," Bill Patton with his wife Maggie. Willie Bowen was mnner-up in the golf toumament at NAS Miramar. Rupert played in the mixed doubles round-robin tennis tournament, but his superior ability did not propel him to the trophy group. No one from '47 entered the 5000-meter mn. Rupert continues about other '47 matters. Julie and Bob George live close by, and Bob and Rupert get together for a littie golf and tennis. The Brookes had a great visit with Ruth and Frank McMullen. Rupert and Frank concentrated on tennis while Ruth visited China. Frank is retiring as deputy on the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff and will become president of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Companymate Jack Nicholson relieves Frank and puts on his third star.

I am not positive, but I can count only 7 Classmates remaining on active duty, and they wear a total of 18 stars. So that is my question for the monthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Who are our Classmates that are still on active duty?" I will offer you some help. Bill St. George just retired and will practice law in La Jolla. I have also heard that Bill Nivison has retired and is back in the states. I believe that I have reported all the other retirements in my monthly columns.

Shipmate, September 1979

85

Stan Turner, Keynote Speaker

Andy Sides has sent me a photo and report on another Classmate who was also president of the Naval War College and who has been busy with his second career as Director of the CIA. Stan Turner was the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Forging Industry Association in Phoenix last May. Stan spoke for twenty minutes and then answered questions for the balance of the hour. The follow-up speaker was Douglas Edwards of CBS who commented to Andy that this country certainly needs men of Stan's abilities and character in its highest positions; and then, he continued to refer to Stan during his remarks to the audience.

Joe Cofer writes from Chattanooga that his active duty service in the naval reserve has come to an end. He spent 13 years on active duty as USN and another 20 in the naval reserve. He has been C O . of an emergency response unit for radiological and chemical warfare which deployed as a CINCLANT unit attached to the Joint Control Group for Operation Solid Shield '79 involving approximately 19,000 service personnel. He writes, "My unit has five captains, ten commanders, four lieutenant commanders, and twelve enlisted (19 chiefs and 12 Indians). Seven are nuclear qualified submarine officers, four are scientists from Oak Ridge National Lab, one is an M.D., another a dmggist, and nine have master's of science degrees. If my old roommate, O.G. 'Pete' Pitz reads this, he can rest assured that I haven't changed. I'm the only guy in the unit that doesn't know anything. The unit was well received and needed while working with the Army and Marines. Last year 1 spent one night on Wes McDonald's Second Fleet flagship underway during Solid Shield '78. Later Norma and Wes visited Randy and me in Chattanooga where Wes spoke to- our Navy League Council. The Adjutant General, State of Tennessee, commissioned Wes as an Honorary Speaker of the House with a certificate carrying the Govemor's signature. This is my last trip, and I feel a little sad as many of you did when you had to stop. But we all feel proud to have been given the opportunity by this great Shipmate, September 1979

country to serve it and to know each other and many great servicemen. Our son is on active duty as a medical doctor in the Portsmouth, Virginia, area. We will attend the Navy Ball with Shirley and Bill Crowe in Washington on 12 October and the Oyster Bowl the next day in Norfolk."

Speaking of the Oyster Bowl, this is your last chance to get your tickets and your reservations for the '47 activities. You can obtain your tickets through the Naval Academy Athletic Association, Annapolis MD 21402, phone 301/268-6060. Get in touch with Ted Davis, Capt. T. F. Davis USN (Ret.), 837 Queen Elizabeth Dr., Virginia Beach VA 23452, phone 804/486-2350, for reservations. The White Heron Motel is located at 1284 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach VA 23451, and the phone is 804/428-8111. You may wish to invite members of other Classes or friends to join in the festivities with you. Ted will make reservations for them too. The White Heron has offered rooms for about $17 per night. There will be cocktails Friday evening at Happy Hour prices. A bus to and from the game for guests and a cmise for the cost of drinks. The Saturday evening meal will include prime rib, wine, flowers, band, etc.

Ted Davis reports that over 700 attended Alex Kiehl's funeral. The '47 Tidewater group really pitched in to help the Kiehls. The Norfolk Academy has established an Alexander Kiehl Memorial Garden. The Academy will award a yeariy Alex Kiehl trophy to the lacrosse player most representative of Alex's team spirit. Alex had been captain of the '78 Norfolk Academy state champion lacrosse team. Alex played lacrosse at Georgia Tech where he was on the Dean's List. He worked in a cooperative-educational program at Virginia Chemicals in Portsmouth.

I heard from Page and Slip Haizlip, Dale Deatheridge, and Don Wallace providing me more information about Ed Hill's tragic death in the DC-10 crash at O'Hare. Ed had been booked on a later flight, but finished his work early and caught the fatal flight. Ed was on business for Hughes Aircraft Co. Marine Division.

Ralph Barnard reports from Honolulu where he and Elaine have been since 1975. He retired in 1972 and worked for Value Engineering Co. He currently is with PRC/Technical Applications, the Marine Systems company of Planning Research Corporation. He just finished a one year project in Savannah, Georgia, modernizing two floating cranes for the U.S. Army at Thunderbolt Marine Industries. He also enjoys doing tree surgery with his sons in a small business that keeps them physically fit and provides a service to others. He occasionally sees Bruce Smith and Willie Bowen there on Oahu. 1 also leamed that their 22-year-old son Bmce was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident and died on 26 April. We extend our deepest sympathy to Elaine, Ralph, and family.

At long last a letter from one of our former class presidents. Jeep Donaldson. "It's been two years since all our Washington friends gave us that memorable sendoff to Texas. It has taken us about that long to get established down here . . . a process that sometimes seems never ending. Last Summer we broke ground for a new home, and we moved in at the first of this year. We're still very much in the process of transforming a bare, open field into a comfortable, landscaped, liveable home, and I expect we're among the legions who vow that we

will never build our own place again. We're surrounded by a fledgling avocado grove that has just been planted, and in about four years we should have an abundance of those delightful fruits to put in the 'return on investment' column. For those who are aficionados of Mexican food, be advised that the avocado is the active ingredient of the famous guacamole salad. We count four USNA grads here in the lower Rio Grande Valley, including me.

Among them is Lee Winans, '47, who was from Brownsville originally and is now a practicing engineer there. Also, there is a lively Officers' Club association down here made up of 100 or so retired military officers, mostly USA/USAF. We welcome their social functions where we can tell service tales, but nothing comes close to replacing 'that old gang of mine,' the USNA '47 group in Washington."

(Jeep, you asked whether this is the first time that Betty and I have ever built a home. The answer is "yes." If you ever need to rent a tractor for a tractorcade to Washington, just let me know.)

Pete Kochis checks in from West Covina, Califomia. Two of their daughters have married, and Yolanda and Pete now have one grandchild, Peter Kelly. Two children are in college and one is in elementary school. Son, John, is a deputy district attorney in San Bernardino County. Pete continues, "I received my master's degree in environmental engineering from u s e in 1973, and I left Honeywell to work in the environmental/energy fields with some interesting projects in geothermal and solar. About two years ago 1 was appointed area manager for Solar Engineering's San Gabriel office located here in West Covina. We specialize in turnkey operations for solar heating/cooling systems for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. It's a fascinating field, and 1 like to think that we are making some contribution toward alleviating the short- and long-range energy situation of this country." (Hey, Pete, do you remember when we were the terror of Plebe Summer Battalion Tennis Doubles? Do you have any spare literature on solar heating for greenhouses and swimming pools?)

My mail bag has runneth over, and I am beginning to worry whether Shipmate will print all of this in the September issue. Therefore, I have to make sure that certain important information is included in this column. Recently you received a letter from Jim Stockdale about a '47 Memorial for the Naval Academy. 1 have been requested to remind you that answers to the questionnaire should be mailed to Bob Marmet as soon as possible.

The question for the month in the June column was "What Classmate has a son who is president of his Naval Academy Class?" Walt Krstich is the answer. His son Jeffrey John Krstich is president of the Class of '70. He was also the captain of the football team.

The recent USNA graduation which took place in May this year featured two items of interest. Bruce B. Brittain, son of our deceased Classmate, Tom, graduated with distinction.

And the Seventh Company excelled againâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the "Anchor Man," Paul L. Darring provided the foundation for the rest of the Class of 1979.

Many of our Classmates have been successful in the naval service or in civilian life, but few have excelled in both. Frank M. Adams has been named vice-president and group executive. Aerospace Group, Bendix Corporation. The four assigned divisions are: avionics.

Ft. Lauderdale; communications, Towson,

86 Maryland; flight systems, Teterboro, New Jersey; and instmment and life support, Davenport, Iowa. Frank retired from the navy in 1969 as a captain after 23 years of exciting and rewarding service including time in the nuclear submarine program. Congratulations, Frank, and to you too, Novie.

Watch your TV schedules. NBC is recreating Jerry Denton's experiences in Vietnsun. Hal Holbrook will play Jerry and Eva Marie Saint will play Jane.

Bunny and Luke Sission have a second grandson, Ian Boyd, 8 lb., 3 oz., bom 2 March to Laura Jane and Hamish Donnie. George G. Strott's son, G.G. Jr. married Adrienne Lee Elliott in Salisbury, Maryland on 2 June.

Leon Bramlett, '48, but still '47, is mnning in the Republican primary for governor of Mississippi this 7 August.

Lou Guertin's new address is 4661 Mt. Long Dr., San Diego CA 92117. He is still getting setfled. He also reported on JUNE WEEK WEST. Until next time—'47, Best on the Severn— Bo.

48 Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 Percent Members: 64 The early Summer has brought in a nice batch of letters, a couple of which called my attention to the Wall Street Journal article, front page, of 5/31/79, entitled "Uncertain oil supplies give jitters to a buyer for an eastem utility." This long and excellent article, which I hope you all read, was about Zeb Alford and his vicissitudes as fuel supply manager for New England Electric Systems, Inc. Zeb finds the juice that provides the juice for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. A couple of quotes from the article, "Mr. Alford, a vigorous 54-year old whose soft accent betrays his Mississippi origin, laments the effects of government regulations. 'We've tied ourselves into knots with regulations,' he says, 'and we're losing the option to change.'

As fuel buyer for New England Electric, one of the nation's 50 biggest utilities with revenue of $769.5 million last year, Mr. Alford would like to shop around and buy the cheapest fuel the utility can burn. . . . A former nuclearsubmarine captain, he spends a great deal of time talking to officials in the Federal Department of Energy and state and regional environmental protection agencies. He confers with congressional aides, testifies before Senators, and even gives speeches to college students and Rotary Clubs to convince as many people as possible that the U. S. is faced with an energy emergency and that utilities should be freed from regulatory shackles to buy cheaper fuel . . . Mr. Alford managed to cut New England Electric's fuel costs 10.6% last year from 1977 levels, easily eaming his contractual bonus under which he is rewarded for buying fuel more cheaply than other Northeast utility fuel buyers do."

Kenny Wilson writes from 8 Old Glen Rd., Convent Station NJ 07961. "Time has come, or long since past, for this '48er to check in with our favorite class secretary. I look forward to Shipmate with added anticipation.

Maybe that comes with added years and retirement. As you know, I did retire after the

last 6 years in the Naval Sea Systems Command, NAVSEA, and its predecessor, NAVSHIPS, in Washington. Leaving Washington was not difficult for the Wilson family, or more accurately for Shirley, Sally (our one remaining at home—13 going on 16 or so), and me.

We moved north to our new home, 30 miles west of New York City. We never knew this section of New Jersey existed. Woods, hills, and all the best in suburban/country living. We love it here! I am the planning manager for the Energy Venture Group of Exxon Enterprises, Inc. We're the arm of Exxon looking for new businesses for Exxon for the future, and at the same time hoping to contribute to the solution to the energy puzzle. Despite what you might read, Exxon is not manned by ogres; and I am thoroughly enjoying the new challenge—and a big one it is. In addition to the new job and home, the biggest event in out home has been the addition of twin grandsons, with the help of our oldest, Barbara, and her Lloyd. You'll have to admit, it takes more than your average, basic Classmate to make that mark! But Shirley and I found it to be easy. The parents are in Portsmouth, Virginia, Nancy and Bill in Pennsylvania, and KEW III finishing Comell. Grad school at U. of Illinois next year. So we are located fairly centrally between them and our hideaway in Vermont—not by accident, part of the plan. So, as with all retirees, we miss the Navy and its excitement every day, but are thoroughly enjoying our new life here in civilianland, Northem N.J. style. Classmates are welcome at this end—will be delighted to see y'all.

"I belatedly join the bunch expressing congratulations and thanks to Phil Rogers for his '48 in '78'! What a marvelous job—one that we can all treasure."

Bob Schwoeffermann writes from a new address: 16656 Orilla Dr., San Diego CA 92128.

"Hello from all of us in San Diego. The enclosed (which regrettably did not print) photo was taken in May at our home in Rancho Bemado. The occasion was a visit by Tom Woods who was in town working on the plans of a new restaurant for Magic Pan, a division of Quaker Oats. He works out of their HQ in San Francisco and is on the road quite often as their new restaurant planner. Of course he has a tide, but that is what he does, when he is not on a tennis court.

"Kitty and John Davis live in nearby Solano Beach. Somehow, John wanted to identify the group with a USNA Register. Kitty puts up with him. You can tell by his formal dress that he is a stockbroker in San Diego; however, he actually is Sam Snead masquerading as a stockbroker. Also included, Jane and Harvey Humphrey are happy to be living here. In fact, they should both be paid by the Chamber of Commerce because I have never met two people more delighted with their choice of where to settle down. Their four daughters and families all live within a day's ride, which adds to their pleasure here. During 9 months of the year, Harvey attempts to cope with the younger generation as a math teacher. He claims that survival training has been the key to his success—and his longevity.

"Gloria and I moved to San Diego from Visalia in Febmary. We love it and invite company. I am between assignments, or should I say. Tee Times. Our children are all healthy, as are our two grandchildren, Matthew Reynolds in Sacramento, and Amanda Irene Lynch in Monterey. We and the Humphreys eiyoyed a visit by Kay and Jim Carrington this

past Spring. JUNE WEEK WEST this past week in San Diego was a time for nostalgia and lies. Harvey has a few photographs and stories about the week end to send, so I will not report further, except to say that Norma and Bill Ikard were out-of-state guests of the Humphreys. When you play golf with Bill, be prepared to receive a lesson."

Burt Kleinman sent a copy of the Alford article and added some news: "Zeb isn't the only one of our Classmates in utilities. Dan Crawford is chairman of Gulf States Utilities. I was in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago and I visited (and got in some tennis with) Bill Borchert, who seems to be doing very well there. He really likes Aflanta, and it looked tempting to me too after the last 3 hortendous Winters we had here in the 'Windy.' It was fun visiting him, and I'm sorry I missed Mike Rose and Andy Frahler, who are there also. Some months ago I got a call and then a plccisant visit from Jack Klinefelter, who was still active as a captain, and was here on business. I didn't get his address and if he sees this I hope he'll write, as he is retiring, and I'd like to know where. We had a pleasant dinner, some drinks, and reminiscences. I'm in the process of constmcting a 'hospitality suite' on my house, and I have an extra car, so if any of the old gang with or without their families should be in the area, I hope that they will look me up, and I'll try to offer them a place to hang their hat while they are in town." Burt has a commercial real estate firm with his name on it at 456 W. Frontage Rd, Northfield IL 60093, Tel: 312/4415544.

Another contributor of the Zeb Alford auticle was Chris Christoph, who is currently COMPHIBGRU TWO, and is living in Qtrs. " B " at the Phib Base, Little Creek, with which we are all familiar from days of yore. Chris writes, "I have seen a few of our Classmates lately. Dick Nicholson is the Commandant here (COM 5), and will retire in the early Fall. He and Marilyn plan to settle in the Virginia Beach area, at least to start out. Saw a good deal of Norm Green until he was relieved two months ago and is now settling down in your area for a tour in OPNAV. Charlie Held will be here for another year. See him frequently at the various change of command and retirement parties that have been going strong over the past month.

He has presently the Atlantic Division of Naval Facilities Engineering Comd. When I went out to San Diego to my father's funeral in May, I saw Corrie and Al Shimmel. Al is in the real-estate business and enjoying the rewards of a booming market. Bill Ikard stopped by right after the 30-year book came out. I have tried to use the address contained therein, both to phone him and write him to no avail. (Bill, drop Chris a note.) I expect to roll in January, but not even a good mmor as to where."

Col. Robert Norman Smith USMC has been reclassified as killed in action after years of being listed as missing. A memorial service was held in Arlington Cemetery on 15 June.

There is a special section at Arlington for MI As and a tombstone was placed there. As usual, the Marines do a superb job in ceremonies of this type. A number of Classmates were able to attend. Bob had been piloting a Phantom jet escorting a photo-recon mission over South Viet Nam on 19 August 1%9. He radioed the photo plane that he was just behind the formation and that was the last anyone heard or saw of the Phantom. An awardwinning film, He's Only Missing, has been produced by Robin Smith, Bob's daughter, and Shipmate, September 1979

87 is the story of her father. Bob's wife, Jane, lives at 6 Tulane Rd, Athens OH 45701.

Dick Robertson retired on 28 June in a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, his last job being vice director for production, DIA. He and Tut will stay in the area while Dick decides just what this retirement is all about.

They headed down for a couple of weeks in South Carolina to relax and enjoy, shortly after the big day.

Ed Welch has been slated for president of the Naval War College in Newport some time this Summer. He relieves Jim Stockdale '47 who goes to Charleston, South Carolina, to preside over The Citadel.

Shel Hirsch writes from Woodland Hills, Califomia: "On a business trip I made recently to the San Francisco area, Gordo Ehrman pulled together six more Classmates for dinner at the North Beach Restaurant. Art Haskell lives in Frisco and is a senior vice president with Matson Navigation Co. Ekl Cummings lives in Piedmont and is a program administrator for Bechtel. Duke Edwards lives in Frisco and is superintendent of maintenance for the port of S.F. Ben Goodman lives in Oakland and is an administration staff specialist with Pacific Telephone. Bob Ricker lives in Fremont and is partner in a construction equipment sales company. Gordo lives in San Raphael and is a partner in a CPA firm in S.F. Doug McNeil lives in Novato and operates his own insurance agency. Dick Evans couldn't make it, but I'm told he lives in Oroville and retired from Dean-Witter some three years ago. I live in Calabasas (near LA) and am in the eighth year of operating Hirsch & Associates, an executive search firm in the L.A. area. It was a great get-together. I hadn't seen Doug since Tsingtao, nor Duke, Art, and Ben since graduation. Three hours of conversation, accompanied by good food and wine, went by too quickly."

49 Sec'y, Col. Eugene O. Speckart, USMC (Ret.) P.O. Box 2741, Ariington VA 22202 Percent Members: 64 General Thirty-year anniversary celebrations are in full swing. Ed Carver reports that the Tidewater "graduation party, 30 years later" was very successful. Marvin Frazee was the host at his beautiful new home in Virginia Beach. Present were Tiger Bailey, Mary Cary and Ed Carver, Mary Downey and Don Clarke, Rita and Karl Cook, Carolyn and Ed Dennis, Wanda and Marvin Frazee, Barbara and Bone Hamilton, Fran and Jack Huenerberg, Doris and Carlos McCullough, Mary Lou and Ralph Murphy, Ruth and Walt Schriefer, Boo and Male Thiele, Marty and Bill Read, John Tinkham, Diane and Bob Walters, Fran and Don Florence, and Cecile and Don Tmeblood.

Highlights of the party were a seafood feast, toasts to '49, particularly to the Thieles and the Florences who were married June 3, 1949, and a change of command ceremony. By unanimous choice Don Tmeblood was inducted to succeed Ed Carver as president and chief executive officer of the Class of '49, Tidewater.

The Marine members of the Class and their ladies held a 30th Reunion over the week end of June 1-3. The week end began with attendance at the Friday evening parade at the Marine Barracks at Eighth and " I " Streets in Shipmate, September 1979

Washington, followed by a party at the home of Lee and Fred Grabowsky in Arlington.

Saturday's events consisted of recovering from Friday night plus a cocktail party, dirmer, and dancing at Harty Lee Hall in Quantico. Sunday began with a memorial service in the old Basic School area at Quantico. The service was held in our old Classroom #2 and this was the first time that all the members of the Class were awake while gathered in that classroom. After the service the week end's activities were closed out with a picnic and visits to the old barracks in which we lived during our first days as second lieutenants. A general comment about the old basic school area heard throughout the day was, "After 30 years this place somehow seems much smaller than I remembered it."

Those present for this momentous week end were Tom Parsons, Wayne Hall, Tex Lawrence, Fred Grabowsky, Paul Riegert, Arch Ruggeri, Dick Francis, Tom Hensler, CMC Jones, Charles McCallum, Bob McElroy, Tom Gunning, Bill Wentworth, and Gene Speckart.

We haven't been able to keep track of all the retirements and moves as thirty years of class service comes to an end, but we have heard of a few. Al Thomson, Pooley Wood, and Bill Bennett have retired and all three are now with Raytheon in Arlington, Virginia. Luke Capone has joined Booz-Allen in Arlington. Tom Parsons has retired but will not take off his uniform. Tom has accepted the position of commandant of cadets at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas. Sag Sagerholm has retired from his position with the FAA's National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center (NAFEC). Sag was one of the first employees of NAFEC, is credited with playing an instmmental role in getting operations under way at the fledgling experimental center in 1958, and was chief of the supporting Services Division at the time of his retirement. He and Ann plan to remain in Ocean City, New Jersey, where Sag plans to devote more time to his interests in the hotel and real-estate business.

Madelon and Micky McDonald's daughter Sheila was married to Eric Robert Glitzenstein last June. Sheila and Eric are graduates of Johns Hopkins and are living in Washington (DC) where both are studying law.

The final results of the presidential election have been tabulated and for those of you who have not yet heard, John C. Barrow will be our next president. Luke will tum over the helm to John during the 30th Reunion weekend.

Washington Area The annual Spring Bmnch came off as scheduled this year at the Naval Academy Officers' Club on Sunday, May 20. Don't know if it is the caliber of the people who attend each year or the quality of the food, but this event seems to become more enjoyable each year.

Maybe it is the Bloody Marys and the Screwdrivers that bring out the best in everyone there. Those attending this year were the Swansons, Bushmans, Lawrence, Krauses (Walt), Metcalfs, Jepsons, Shermans, Thomsons, Ghormleys, Capones, McCallums, Barrows (both the John C's and the John F's), Bill Bennetts, Bob Browns, Tolberts, Whitesides, Hammers, Cobbs, Grabowskys, Speckarts, Carol Baysinger, Herb Butlers, Larsons, Thonsons, Woods, Ripleys, Marie Bouman, Boughtons, and the Dobsons.

We had several long absent Classmates show up for the monthly luncheons in June and July.

C. E. Bennett and Bill Armstrong were in town and joined us for lunch in June. The remainder of the group included Thonson, Hammer, Palazzolo, Speckart, CMC Jones, Capone, Barrow (John F), Benoit, Neely, Albers, Micky McDonald, Dodson, Benas, Wood, Bill Bennett, Ferrero, Ghormley, Gunning, John Walker, Draim, Meyrick, Francis, and good old Anonymous. Chuck Howe dropped in during July on his way to Saudi Arabia where he will spend a few months on business. Joining Chuck were Barrow, Neely, Ghormley, Benas, Whiteside, Reiher, Benoit, Bartholomew, Albers, Wood, Bill Bennett, Hammer, and Speckart.

One final note. As we look back over the past thirty years each and every one of us should feel proud of the service the Class has rendered to our country and to our individual services. See you at the 30th Reunion.

50 Sec'y., Capt. W. H. DeMers II USN 7100 Berkshire Dr., Camp Springs MD 20031 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. L. Jensen USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Ct., Chula Vista CA 92010 Commercial: 634/421-6756 Percent Members: 63 In line with a promise made a few months back—no editorials, just a straight reporting of the facts. However you have to write—or call—to your Corresponding Secretary. As the Classes grow older, they are more inclined to exchange ideas and the task of the C S. becomes an easier one. The Class of '50 is going through a transition period and the prediction is that interest and participation will increase very greatly in the next couple of years. Just one prediction before we get out of the "Ho Hum" baseball season and to the reality of BIG BLUE football which will be one of the most exciting in recent history. All on the West Coast are convinced that George Welsh played down his Spring session so that his power house can come on strong. After two very close years with Notre Dame, George may just have enough horses to overcome. As to the baseball, it will be Philadelphia and Baltimore in the World Series—remember, you read it here.

Charlie Hooper writes from 8903 Thomton Rd. Baltimore MD 21204. He had been to San Diego on a bankers' convention and visited with Joe Howard (Phyl was on cmise in connection with her tourist industry). Charlie's wife Carolyn had never been to Califomia, so it was a delight for the two of them. Charlie maintains fame for his striking drags of forty era Army-Navy games. Son, Stephen Hooper USNA '81, is now cultural editor of Log, on the squash team and made a STAR on the academic list.

Cliff Hopkins updates from Norfolk—the group that was able to gather in June was a small one with Jim DiNardo, Sam Doak, Ron Kelly and Hal Vincent (up for the day from his command of the Second Marine Air Wing at Cherry Point). Also in town was Don Hall, but he had a commitment which prevented him from making the luncheon. Don has recently reported as Commander Naval Base Charieston/COMSIX. The ever faithful regulars at the luncheon were not there and Flora Dunham called to say that Don was in the hospital in Portsmouth. The doctors were doing a multitude of tests and had not yet arrived or

88 agreed upon the causes of the illness. Cliff points out that his house has grown European with the arrival of UUa's parents for an extended visit. The kids and Cliff are undergoing a refresher training in German.

Thor Hanson received his third star as director of the Joint Staff and Leight Palmerton his 2nd in the USAF to head up the NATO AW ACS force when it is established.

One of the very sad parts about being a corresponding Secretary is that you must report on departed Classmates—even though Shipmate says they will do that reporting—and so on the third of July, Memorial services were held for Adrian D. Vining—or "Ace" as so many of us knew him so well. Frances is at home at 1185 Barcelona Dr., San Diego CA 92107 and plans to participate in class activities. Ace received his Juris Doctor degree in 1964 from the U. of Maryland and was admitted to practice in the Califomia Supreme Court in 1965. He was the San Diego Representative of the National Commission on The Causes and Prevention of Violence, and Judge, pro-Tem San Diego Municipal Court, 19721979.

Charlie Cooper calls from Pendleton to report that his Change of Command up there was on the 8th of August with his relieving at the MCRD in San Diego on the 10th of August.

Charlie's problem was that he wanted to ask all San Diego area Classmates to the two events but felt bad about imposing on their time. My answer was, "For Pete's sake, they will be flattered." All the family were in good shape, especially their daughter who was expecting a baby in two days. Murray Kaplan writes from Box 7192 San Diego CA 92107 to say that he graduated from the Gemological Institute of America on April 10th 1970 and announces that he has continuing engagements in the sales of fine diamonds.

Mary Coughlin writes from McLean, Va. to say, "Please, no more in Shipmate about the Coughlins." Mary, if someone is kind enough to write, I have to report it. All take heed.

high school. Since the Universities of Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire all charge for their services. Bill has concluded that his retirement will not be total.

Don Osborn reports on another spectacular JUNE WEEK WEST. Some 860 USNA grads, wives and sweethearts attended.

Some kind soul sent me a clipping of Capt.

"J. J." Strohm receiving a plaque honoring the mess at the Naval Station Guam for excellence in food service. The caption stated that the presentation was the 1976 Ney Award for best enlisted dining facility. It is not clear whether the clipping is old, the caption incortect, or if the Navy's messes are so good that it takes three years to figure out which one is best!

News of verifiably recent origin tells that Bill Duncan has been elected to the board of directors of Pilot Freight Carriers, Inc., with headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Congratulations!

Have you sent your tax-deductible contribution to the Class of 1951 Fund for the Naval Academy Chapel elevator? You should have received a brochure about this project, together with pledge card and retum envelope, last Spring. If you did not, drop your class secretary a note and a brochure will be sent immediately. In any case, please support this worthy cause. Do it now and be as generous as you can.

Homecoming this year features the NavyConnecticut game on September 22nd, and we'll have our usual big bash at the Bay Ridge Inn. If the class secretary has done his job properly, you should have received notice of the Homecoming along with the annual report by the time you read this. If you haven't heard by now, give Bmce a call at 301/770-4305 during the working day or at 703/671-6268 evenings.

Do you have an extra copy of the 1951 Lucky Bag you don't need? We need several copies and would be grateful to anyone who can spare one.

Aloha.

51

52

Sec'y, Cdr. Bruce I. Meader, USN (Ret.) 5609 South 5th St., Ariington, VA 22204 Percent Members: 70

Sec'y, Capt. William E. Roberts USN 4301 Gifford Pinchot Dr. Annandale VA 22003 Percent Members: 61

In June, Bruce Meader joined the ManTech of New Jersey Corporation, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, as Director of Publications. He is also performing public relations and advertising duties for this rapidly growing company. ManTech offers unique capabilities in providing management and technological services to both government and civilian sectors.

In early July, Bob Swart underwent major surgery in George Washington hospital for what he terms "minor repairs." His remarkable resilience was in evidence two days after surgery when Sam Ginder and Lee Doggett visited him for the cocktail hour.

Also in July, Bill McDonough began his ninth year in Portsmouth—Naval Shipyard, that is.

The last five of those years saw Bill as shipyard commander. Now, Bill and Nancy are looking forward to an August reitrement and a new life style at 132 Rogers Road, Kittery ME 03904. The timing is good: three daughters are through college and married. The next three will all be in college in the Fall, whilst the youngest, Ann Marie, will be a sophomore in

This month's column is being written in tme Navy fashion of today; "contact relief not available." John Beecher and I talked on the phone and agreed that a meeting and an exchange of information, notes, files, etc., was essential. Unfortunately, the meeting didn't take place before the deadline date arrived. It is my sincere hope that the class news will be complete, informative, and curtent as it has been in the past.

The information for Homecoming (September 22nd, Navy vs. Connecticut) has been mailed. There is still time for those who haven't made reservations to do so. For last minute details contact Biscuit Wev, Garnett Bailey, Ron Hattin, or me. It should be fun for all—a Navy win, preceded by a George Vahsen Golf Tournament and a Flag Raising/ Tailgate Party. Following the game, there will be a reception and dancing at the Alumni House. Please inform new arrivals in the area, such as the Rowdens and Hannegans, of this and other events. We would like to have them participate.

Gamett Bailey, the newly elected administrative vice-president writes: "We have an ambitious, fun-filled Fall schedule which is planned to include our Saturday football games both at Annapolis and away. Tailgating actions will commence two hours prior to kickofiftime; the usual southwest comer of the west parking lot is the place. Look for the '52 flag on its staff as the center of attraction. The William and Mary game, which will be played in the Oyster Bowl, Norfolk, Virginia, will also see a contingent (gas allocations permitting) of '52ers travelling for: a) tailgating, b) enjoyment of the game, and c) pre- and post-game revelries. Our schedule for the Dark Ages and the ensuing spring activities is incomplete at this time; watch for the announcements in both Shipmate and future area mailings. Additionally, we will continue the Class of '52 Luncheon on the third Thursday of the odd months; the Holiday Inn, located at 1489 Jefferson Davis Highway, is the appointed place for the luncheons."

The June issue of Shipmate reported that Vince Manara and the Class of '52 Alumni of the Tidewater, Virginia, and the Peninsula have agreed to host a class party after the W&M game. As this plan develops, additional information will be made available.

Congratulations are in order to Jim Lmk. Jim has been appointed as a vice-president of Lockheed Aircraft Asia, Limited, and is presently in charge of the Tokyo office. Jim joined Lockheed in 1977 following a successful career in the Air Force. He served in the Tokyo Air Attache Office, completed 313 combat missions as a pilot in Viet Nam, and had a tour of duty in Saudi Arabia.

Congratulations are also in order for the Roanes. Their son, Peter, and Ms. Michele Skarvelis were married on August 11. Peter and Michele are graduates of the University of Virginia and are now attending Washington and Lee University Law School.

And, there was a chance meeting of Larry Valade. Larry is the Navy plan representative at the General Electric Plant in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. His job brings him to Washington on a monthly basis and he is available for lunch if he is not browsing through an exchange.

It is with sadness that the following is included from Biscuit Wev: "Many of our Classmates knew my dad fairly well over the years. He passed away on June 4, 1979, in Delray Beach, Florida and was buried with military honors in the USNA Cemetery June 7, 1979. Moon will stay in Delray where they have lived since 1972." Biscuit also sent information concerning class dues: "The class response to the annual dues call has been spectacular. In calendar year 1978, the executive committee was ecstatic due to the response of 163 Classmates sending in $1242.00. So far this year (as of June 30) we have received $1800.00 from 220 Classmates—fantastic! You have all made a super effort to support your Class and it is tmly appreciated. In the Fall, class wide mail outs will detail financial decisions and actions by the executive committee."

Never let it be said that members of the Class of '52 didn't know what to do with their shoes. John Beecher filled them with some last minute news from Paul MuUoy, Bob Morris, and Zug Zastrow.

Paul included a picture taken at this change of command with the following letter: "This will just be a short note to enclose a photo taken at the change of command at which I relieved Dick Hedges as Commander Patrol Wings Atlantic. The ceremony was held Shipmate, September 1979

89

Dick Hedges and Paul MuUoy aboard Naval Air Station, Bmnswick, on May 11. Since we enjoyed the good fortune to pass the command from one member of the Class of '52 to another, I thought it might be an item of interest for Shipmate magazine. Dick has gone to Norfolk to relieve Bill Myers as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Command and Control at CINCLANTFLT. "We hope you'll have a chance to come back up to Maine in the very near future— perhaps to launch another of your fine FFGs at Bath. Mary Fran and I look forward to welcoming you to Bmnswick."

Bob Morris Bob Morris reported on JUNE WEEK WEST (now called Graduation Week for those who do it in May). The reunion was held at the Town and Country Hotel in Mission Valley with nearly 1,000 graduates participating. The Class of '52 was represented by Nancy and Bill Caudill, Eleanor and Earl Chinn, Joyce and Dick Dietz, Mary and Joe Gagliardo, Nancy and Jim McFeeters, Margarite and Ric Oritz, Ina and Joe Portney, Phyllis and Sam Wacker, Jim Woolway, Angelia and Bob Carroll, May and Wally Numbers and Bob. There was an exchange of sea stories with Wally leading the way for part of the time. Bob retired July 1, 1978, and is involved in recreational research.

His main interests, however, seem to be with mnning the white waters of the West (not without incident), biking with the Knickerbickers in Canada and Southem Califomia, and a little skiing, tennis, and swimming to keep him in shape. Of all the pictures Bob sent, only one, with RAPIDS 9 on the license plate, was printable. Bob, your printing was appreciated but a course in black and white photography is in order.

Zug's letter was as follows: My Dear Classmates: Thanks to all of you for your support of our Class organization during the past five (5) years. Although I was the president during that period, I did little to help or aid our Class directiy. 1 found it nearly impossible to play an active role, living on the West Coast with all the Class action on the East Coast. So we all owe a great "well done" and debt of gratitude to Ron Hattin, all of our Class Officers, our Board Members, and the others who not only held the organization together but made so many needed improvements.

Shipmate, September 1979

My personal thanks to Ron, all our Class Officers and the Board Members. Congratulations to Ron on his election as our president for the next three years. He is most deserving, capable and willing. 1 ask you all to continue to support Ron and our Class organization as you have in the past.

In closing, I would like to report that the executive committee unanimously accepted the offer made by George Vahsen and John Beecher to be co-chairmen for the 30th reunion. In addition, Biscuit Wev and Bob Compton have volunteered their services for this event. There is a great deal to be done and the co-chairmen would appreciate all and any help.

53 Sec'y, Mr. C. E. Mumford, GRI 1303 Towlston Rd., Vienna VA 22180 (703)759-3115 Percent Members: 62 Washington Area The monthly class luncheon has been held twice since the last report. The luncheon is held on the first Tuesday of each month, so plan to attend at the Ft. McNair Officers' Club whenever you can. The luncheon on 5 June produced a couple of out-of-town visitors, Conrad Olson, Capt. USN, Chief of Naval Reserve, 4400 Dauphine Street, New Orieans LA 70146 and John Olson from Syracuse.

In recent ceremonies with RAdm. Brad Mooney "officiating," Hawley Brooks was first relieved as C O . Chief of Naval Personnel and Resources Command Atlantic, and then retired. This was reported as being a most unique ceremony worthy of printing in this column, if 1 could obtain a copy of the program. Regardless, Hawley has his own electrical contracting firm and predicts that within 5 years he will make his first million.

At the 3 July luncheon, we were pleased to have Ens. Paul Voelker, Class of '79, University of Utah, stationed at EOD Indian Head.

Paul plans to pursue a naval career in diving and salvage. Paul is the son of Don Voelker '53, who died in an aircraft accident in 1958. While Dave Frost, Tom Warren, Glen Hatch and John Olson recenfly had sons graduate into the Navy, Davey Jones's daughter Lorrie graduated from OCS in April and is now admin officer at NAS Pensacola. Dave's other daughter Cary is entering her third year at USNA.

Al Baciocco swears in his son, Andrew Our photo shows Andrew Joseph Baciocco taking the oath of enlistment from his father, RAdm. Al Baciocco, Chief of Naval Research, during a ceremony at the headquarters of the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, Vir-

ginia, on June 8th. Andy will attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School, Newport, Rhode Island, commencing August 1979 in his quest for entry into USNA Class of 1984.

Pete Carr was passing thm and will be able to comment better after his appointment with his detailer (if he can find them—they moved and changed phone numbers and are enjoying anonymity somewhere in nearby Maryland). Al Glazier retired and is working for MATRIX Corp. in the Tysons Comer area.

Homecoming—This year Homecoming will be held over the week end of 21-23 September.

A flyer will be sent with the Alumni mailout to the Class giving the details as to what, when, where, etc. Basically, the week end consists of Friday evening cocktails in Dahlgren Hall followed by dinner in the Midshipmen's Wardroom, followed by more attitude adjustment and dancing in Dahlgren Hall. This is the time to see friends in other Classes and is sponsored and collected for by the Alumni Association.

Dinner reservations are a must and it is a good feed. Saturday the Class will meet in the Stadium Parking lot nearest the Elks Club as in the past years starting about 1130 (about two hours before kickoff), for tailgating (same place and same time for all give home games), the football game against the University of Connecticut, followed by more tailgating. About 6 PM the scene will shift to the Elks Club for dinner and dancing until 2400. Costs will be spelled out in the flyer, but will be about $7.00 per person and a cash bar.

Classmates in the Washington Area will do well to consider purchasing season football tickets for the whole family. Remember, students get a special rate that is hard to refuse, and the seats are all good. Plan to attend as many home games as possible, 15 Sept. The Citadel; 22 Sept. Connecticut; 6 Oct. Air Force; 20 Oct. Virginia; and 10 Nov. Syracuse.

All you Classmates in Norfolk should tum out for the 13 Oct. Oyster Bowl Game with William and Mary at Norfolk.

Washington—Magnavox Govemment Electronics Co. has set up a new wholly-owner subsidiary, Magnavox Data Systems, Inc., in suburban Silver Spring, to enter the data communications equipment field. Carl Calo, '53, formerly director of information systems at the White House, will be president of the new Magnavox subsidiary. Walter Russell, '53, formerly with Magnavox Washington marketing office, will be vice-president of marketing.

The new subsidiary plans to expand into the data communications systems market, and will move into new headquarters in suburban Falls Church, Virginia.

Annapolis—The Saturday, May 26, 1979, edition of the Evening Capitol featured the "Home of the Week"—"The Zimolzaks" with a full page spread of pictures of Col. and Mrs. (Sara) Frank Zimolzak and their quarters on Porter Row at the U.S. Naval Academy. Frank is currently the senior Marine at the Academy and is also division director of the academy's English and History Department. While having been stationed for three years at West Point, this is Frank's first tour of duty in Annapolis.

Sara has become involved in several academy groups, including the Naval Academy Women's and Garden Clubs, the Marine Officer's Wives Club, and she helps with the floral arrangements at the chapel. Their two collegeaged daughters, Sara Ann and Tricia, serve as academy tour guides.

Memphis—RAdm. T. L. Malone, Jr., Chief of Naval Technical Training, led the Cotton

90 Carnival royalty inspection of the Marine honor guard. A color photo appeared in the Navy Times July 9, 1979.

Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Beacon—June 15, 1979—Capt. Robert J. Skerrett, PNSY's production officer for the past year, will pack his sea bag for the last time on June 30 as he brings his military career to a close after 30 years. Capt. Skertett arrived at the shipyard as the repair superintendent in Febmary 1975.

Two years later he was named planning officer.

Capt. Skertett's military career started with a two-year hitch in the U.S. Army as a small arms technician from 1947 to 1949, during which time he served in the Philippines. His next four years were spent as a midshipman at the Academy and his first assignment was aboard USS TIMMERMAN as assistant CIC Officer. Later assignments took him aboard USS N.K. PERRY (DD-883) as main propulsion officer, electrical officer and engineering officer until his attendance at the naval postgraduate school at Monterey. After three years at USNPGS, he was awarded a master's degree in electrical engineering. The next three years took Capt. Skertett to duty with the supervisor of shipbuilding at Long Beach as inspection officer. In 1962 he was assigned to the Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG) in Saigon as shipyard advisor. Boston Naval Shipyard became his next assignment for three years in the production department. Material officer on the staff of the Commander Destroyer Flotilla Five was the next duty station. With most of his assignments coming in three-year increments, Capt. Skertett's next billet was on the staff of Naval Material Command and Naval Sea Systems Command (1200 PSI Improvement Program). Before reporting to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1975, he was Sixth Fleet maintenance officer at Naples, Italy, for three years. During his PNSY assignment as production officer he was responsible for work scheduling, work performance and quality, productivity and accomplishments of the various shops of the production department during overhauls and ship alterations. His retirement address is: P.O. Box 1265, Coeur d'Alene ID 83814.

Richmond—To the tune of "Anchors Aweigh," the shrill sound of the bos'un's pipe and the final salute from the sideboys, Capt.

Arthur G. Mercier SC USN, deputy Commander, Defense General Supply Center, retired from active duty with the United States Navy on Tuesday, 26 June 1979. Capt. Mercier, a native of Glen Allen, Virginia, came to the Center in December 1977 to assume the position of deputy Commander. Capt. Mercier holds a master's degree in management from the Navy's postgraduate school, Monterey.

During his 30 years active service with the Navy, Capt. Mercier has held increasingly more important positions in the Supply Corps of the Navy. He has served at sea aboard NEWPORT NEWS, JAR VIS and WORDEN. Among

his overseas assignments was one at the Naval Air Station, Port Lyautey, Morocco. Capt.

Mercier holds two Navy Commendation Medals and the Navy Meritorious Service Medal.

His retirement home is in Norfolk, Virginia.

Col. John A. Smitherman USAF is enroute to Lima, Pem, on PCS orders for three years as MAAG, PERU, APO Miami 34031. John just completed a tour of aerospace studies at University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.

John will join Pat and Vaughn Wilson in Lima where Vaughn is the Naval Attache.

See you all at the Tailgate Parties!!

54 Sec'y, Cdr. R. K. Sheehan USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. H. Jauncey Sweet USN (Ret.) 427 Oceanwoods, Kiawah Island SC 29455 803/559-2745 Percent Members: 61 Class Business—The 2Sth Reunion Happy 25th to the members of the Class of 1954—Have a great time at Homecoming! And please note the change of address for me and Shipmate information.

Class News From Don Meyer at CINCEASTLANT in Northwood, UK: "Before 1 retum stateside again, I best thank you and Lindy for the warm and cordial stay during the blizzard of Febmary.

"We have reservations at ITT-Sheraton for Friday and Saturday night and look forward to all activities. Please keep us advised. Best wishes to all!"

Looking forward to seeing you and Mary Ann, too!

Ill MGen. Ken Bums USAF (USNA '54) receives a statuette

" S . J . " Shaffran sent the following from the "placid" Far East: "The photograph shows MGen. K.D. Bums USAF, accepting a statuette of the Sixth Allied Tactical Air Force (6ATAF) Symbol. Ken is the Commander TUSLOG in Ankara, Turkey, and came down here to Izmir to be the honored speaker for a formal Dining-Out. The officer making the presentation is Col. Bill Carey USAF, USMA '56. It had been twenty-five years since we'd seen each other. It's good to see an old Third Battalion Troop making good.

"I'll be completing my tour here in Izmi in September and retuming to the Washington area. Being the senior NATO communicator in Don Meyer and Jerry Carter Turkey has certainly been a broadening experience. Returning to tactical air operations "The enclosed photo shows our welcome after spending so many years in research and aboard for Jerry Carter at Northwood on 19 development has been very pleasant. My new March. Jerry was enroute to take command of job will be as chief. Commercial Communicathe Standing Naval Force, Atlantic, in tions Agency, Arlington, Virginia.

Wilhelmshaven on 29 March. 'Commodore' "Jane managed to spend the month of April Carter will have the helm until March 1980. He with me over here. She fell in love with Izmir. was relieved as COMDESRON 32 in Charles- The people are wonderful and the history, parton on 14 March after having made the ticularly biblical history, abounds.

UNITAS mn around Latin America in 1978.

"My son Jim graduated from William and Mary and I were delighted to offer him 4-star Mary in May of this year. Daughter Anne accommodation in our RN quarters in North- Katherine is a graduate student at VPI&SU; wood. she completed her undergraduate work there in "No word on my pending relief or orders as 1978. Jane remains at our curtent Fairfax, Viryet, but we are planning to break away this ginia, address."

Summer and retum to CONUS." From Bill Oberholtzer: And from BiU Matheny (4702 South Idalia "Cindy and I are most happy to announce St., Aurora CO 80015): the birth of our son, Derek Reed Oberholtzer, "I'm comfortably settled into my old job as on 8 June, almost upon the very day marking flight instmctor on the Boeing 737 here at our 25th class graduation anniversary. Derek United's training center, and patiently waiting therby becomes a potential member of the for a line captain slot. While in San Francisco I Class of 2000. How 'bout that! did everything but check out as stewardess, "Ned Shuman is presently aboard the bouncing back and forth between co-pilot and Academy yacht Alliance competing in the flight engineer. Last week the local paper re- Annapolis/Newport race. He will cmise the ferred to Bill Hoover's promotion to Major yacht to Ireland subsequent to a short break at General as 'getting his gold star.' When I see Marblehead. He and his bride Donna are the him, I'm going to ask him about his attendance resident class hosts at the Academy. I'm glad record. I talked to John Clune not long ago. about their having this opportunity to get away He's definitely found a home in Colorado for awhile."

Springs. I'd appreciate hearing from my It looks as if another record is broken here Classmates. I'm in the Denver phone book." . . . sorry, Mr. & Mrs. Don Ulmer . . . ConAnd from closer to the flagpole Russ Wil- gratulations Mr. & Mrs. Oberholtzer . . . but liams writes: I've heard. . . .?

"Greetings from Russ and Mary Ann WilJohn L. Kennedy provided a good list of adliams. 1 just wanted to touch base with you fine dresses for Eleventh Company and added: folks and let you know that we plan to join you "In the April issue you have some of our and all the others at the 25th reunion in Sep- Classmates who I have a little knowledge of. I tember. am enclosing you a copy of the data sheet on Shipmate, September 1979

91 Eleventh Company members which I was attempting to compile. As you can see I still have a few vacancies, but this list does show the address of Ben McCubbins.

"Ray Fillerop was my old Classmate plebe summer, and I hope you are able to find him as I would love to know his whereabouts. W. (Bill) Gideon's family and Bill were from Lambert, Mississippi, and it is such a small town that I am going to send Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Gideon a copy of this letter in hopes that they will mail us his address.

"I had an enjoyable visit with Nan and Bill Hoover in Denver, Colorado, back in April while I was getting in some spring skiing, and they are planning on coming to our class reunion."

Thanks for the info, John, and we hope to see you at the reunion.

LGen. John S. Pustay Congratulations are surely in order for John S. Pustay. John was nominated by President Carter to the U.S. Senate for promotion to lieutenant general and has been assigned as the assistant to the Chairman of the JCS. John reported to his new assignment in early June. He is now the youngest three-star general in the Air Force. Again, contratulations, John, we're all proud of you.

I regret to note that it was recenfly leamed that James (Jim) W.S. DiUer passed away in July, 1977. This was first notice.

Quickies Thanks to all those who have been sending the addresses of Classmates, missing or misplaced. Know that your help was appreciated . . . Guy Kane was recently named vice president of Washington Jet, Inc. . . . this Rockville, Maryland, firm is one of the leading trading companies in the corporate jet field . . . there's more than a mmor that Mike StofTel has given up being a bachelor, bur no official word yet . . . Pete Fiedler's daughter, Bobbie, is a company commander at West Point . . . Don Meyer and Mary left England in July for Utica, New York, where Don takes over as professor of naval science at Comell.

55 Cort. Sec'y, Mr. Clif Shumaker 8800 Old Courthouse Road Vienna VA 22180 Percent Members: 51 Under the heading of 'comings,' note that Ace Davis has assumed command of NSD Shipmate, September 1979

Yokosuka and Les GuiUe has assumed command of NOSC in San Diego. Other than the fact that Ace is one of the three surviving Supply Corps Officers on active duty out of some 45 or so, I'm not sure what his pedigree is. On the other hand, Les has had a distinguished career in undersea warfare; his decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal, Spanish Naval Cross of Merit, the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Service Medal. Other comings include Ken Tracy from AIRPAC to NALC, John Weaver from CO PMTC to AIR 06 and RAdm. Andy Wilkinson from Deputy PM-4 to Vice Commander, Defense Mapping Agency.

Paul Sutherland left a note for me a couple of weeks ago; it said, "There's justice in the world after all: Bill Lavallee made the captain's list." Having read some of Bill's outstanding reports while he was at the Center for Naval Analysis, I heartily concur! We here in Washington have a saying, "when all you have on your side is undisputable logic, you've lost your cause," and that was Bill's problem at CNA. I'm glad to see Bill buck the trend.

Under the heading of 'goings,' note that Chuck Masalin has left the ranks for Harbridge House where he will specialize in training, I think. I managed to get to his retirement luncheon which was the best attended and most jovial I've attended. While I missed saying hello to Les Guille, I did meet Neal Graepler, who was one of Chuck's plebe year roommates but didn't graduate. Neal is in the process of leaving Gould Ocean Systems for Hughes in Califomia. Also going is Ray Lunnen, who is tuming in his AF birds to teach EE at Penn State and study for his doctorate.

1 am sorry to report that Bill Greenhalgh passed on May 1() in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from unreported causes. He is survived by his wife Dianne and three children.

Andy Anderson went off to Australia for a month this Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;tough duty. In my travels and ramblings I also heard reports that Wes Saunders and Bill Kennington are still in Lisbon, Portugal, with COMIBERLANT and SUBRON (?) respectively. I also had a reliable report that Jack Tallman is Vice Cdr. at PMTC and that Jim DeGrofTs losses are financing the monthly poker club at SUBASE Bangor.

Knowing Jim and having seen his country club, he's probably breaking even between golf and poker.

Betty and I joumeyed to Morgantown, West Virginia, in June for a mini-porkchop reunion with Peg and Bob Gallagher and Betty and Gordon Bedford. Bob completed WVU Law School and has a blossoming practice as the "champion of the screwees." Peg decorated his law office in a tasteful combination of WV (his home state), music (his first calling), and Navy. Later in June, Bob had the pleasure of swearing his son Jeff in as an ensign, SC, USN, upon his graduation from Michigan. The Bedfords didn't make it because Gordy fell " u p " the stairs the night before and broke his hip. There's a message there since broken hips are definitely an old folks malady. Let's hope the casual difference is Gordon's fleet time before arriving at Canoe U. Which reminds me, I spent a couple of days at a seminar in Annapolis. It's time our alma mater changed its name to Tennis U. I've never seen so many courts!

Charlie Benton writes from San Diego, "Just a short note to bring you up-to-date. I haven't had much time to write since I retired from the AF and started law school. But I recently passed the Califomia bar exam atld was admit-

ted to practice law on 31 May. "1 doubt that I will be very active in law for awhile, however, as I have become involved in real-estate development with a retired colonel.

(Editor's note: Our early ideals do soften with time, don't they?) We have been buying older properties and adding new units, i.e., duplexes and triplexes. Things have been so good and the prospective market looks even better that I think I'll direct most of my energies in that direction.

"I see Rog Coffey, active duty, and Bob Weir, attomey with the city attomey's office, from time to time and both of them are doing well."

Rad McDonnell signs on a new mid While Bob Gallager was doing his part drafting his kids, Rad McDonnell as COM NAVOCEANCOM has also been busy recruiting. The picture here shows him delivering Dennis Dickenson of Long Beach, Mississippi, his appointment as a midshipman in the Class of '83. Looking on is Bob Shaw '61 who is Rad's Supply Officer and USNA Blue and Gold Information Officer for the MS Gulf Coast. Young Dickenson was appointed by Congressman Trent Lott of the MS 5th District.

56 Sec'y, Capt. P. C. Peterson USN 13007 Clarion Road Fort Washington MD 20022 Percent Members: 55 Another Commissioning (or June) Week has come and gone with members of the Class, by definition, becoming wiser and more mature.

With the usual number of summer transfers now in ftill swing concomitant with the increased number of Classmates retiring, I would expect that the mail box will be kept fiill of information. Please note the new address and like SUPERS says, "Keep those cards and letters coming."

1 have recenfly moved over to NAVSEA working for Stan Catola, having tumed the Fleet Modernization Budget over to Ed Sechrest. Ed will continue to keep George Simpson and Jay O'Connell honest and out of debt.

By way of CAMPUS magazine and CNET Pensacola comes word that John Henry has won the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge award for the fourth time. John's essay titled "Why I Am In the Uniform of My Country" was awarded in part for "outstanding achievement in bringing about a better understanding of the American way of life." Keep up the good work, John.

92

57 Sec'y, Mr. Frank Bames 5223 Crinnel St., Fairfax VA 22030 Cort. Sec'y, Capt. Frederic N. Howe, Jr. USN 10245 Brigade Drive Fairfax VA 22030 Percent Members: 51

Emil Block, a Second Star Into my mailbox crept a note from George H. Thomas Jr., Col. USAF, (USNA '57) stationed at MAC Hq., Scott AFB, IlHnois.

George knew that we would be interested in this picture of Emil Block receiving his second star from the new CINCMAC, Gen. Robert E. Huyser, and Emil's wife, Marian. Emil is chief of staff at Scott, and George would like to remind us Navy folk that this is a "real" second star! Congratulations, Emil.

The memorial chair for "Choo" Levis mentioned in an earlier column has been funded through the generosity of Angus McEachen. I believe we are up to date on all deceased Classmates at this time.

The Merrill Collier award presented to the member of the graduating class who achieves the highest marks on the Professional Competency Review was awarded to Ens. Alvin Drake, and the Class of 1956 award, a life membership in the Naval Institute or its equivalent in government savings bonds, was awarded to Ens. Steve Clark. These two gentlemen stood number one and three respectively in the Class. Ens. Drake will enter Duke in the Fall on his way to becoming a Navy doctor, while Ensign Clark will join the USS ELLIOTT ( D D - 9 6 7 ) . It appears that the two

choices were excellent.

The May Washington area luncheon had a good tumout to hear Charlie Dibona present an "unbiased analysis of the present gasoline shortage with background and future impacts."

Although no samples were available, anyone having problems in this area should call Charlie collect.

The "Sunset in Chicago" buffet hosted by Hal Lewis on board USS CHICAGO was a gala affair, according to the official report from Jim Thomas. Although there was a slight overcast, everything else went without a flaw. To top off" the spotless awnings and San Diego skyline, Adm. Davis had several ships pass in review including USS COOK ( F F - 1 0 8 3 ) named for Bill Cook. Among attendees were: Susan and Stan Booth, Eleanor and Paul Foumier, Jayne and Harty Hicks, Nancee and Tom Langley, Buffy and Hal Lewis, Liz and Larry Marr, Peggy and Ned Roberts, Jackie and Cliff Schoep, Marylee and Rick Seesholtz, Dick Tarbuck, Faye and Dick Thomas, and Martha and Jim Thomas. To get lined up for the next San Diego Do, call Tom at 281-0326 or Jim at 487-1150.

Plans are underway for Homecoming at Andrews following the U-CONN game and hope that many of you can make it for the event. If not, don't forget the tailgate at the north end of the field for all home games.

Among recent retirees are Gordy McGarry, Dick Walsh, John Buckley, Jim, and Rudy Daus. Recent orders include: Pete Spink (relieving Jim Thomas at SUBINSURVPAC, San Diego); Gene Ward, CO DIXIE; Gerry Green, PCO

FRANK

CABLE;

NAVORDSTA Louisville.

Hal

Neuhard,

Biz By the time this edition gets in your hands we will be down to the short rows on Homecoming preps. Ckorge Lanman (ICOH) admonished your scribe way back in June " . . . don't just stand there, do something."

Even after a full explanation of the inherent delays faced in the publishing game—and besides, we did get a note in the July edition— George was obviously not satisfied. "Tell 'um Wayne Fritz and Manny Baca are making an offer they just can't refuse . . . a buffet with four entrees, steamship round, fourteen (count them) assorted vegetables, salads, etc., wine, desserts, music till midnight—the works. Tell 'um, you heah?"

The "22nd BASH" is scheduled to get underway at 1900, 22 September, at the Bay Ridge Inn. The man to get to for tickets is LCol. Manny Baca USAF, 3106 Jesse Court, Fairfax VA 22030, Phone 703/591-3680.

Tell 'um George sent you.

The Word While sitting around all Summer watching the grass grow, the thing that bothered us least was the prospect of an empty mailbox when the time came to crank up for September.

Surely someone will help us out by then.

Surely we won't have to wing it.

"Someone" tumed out to be our friends down at the Alumni House who have to be the world's most dedicated busybodies—they read everything in print. Everytime a '57 name pops up they send a signal: Bob Dundervill showed up in the October 1977 issue of Money magazine together with a nice biographical sketch and a photo of the man himself. Since all we got to see was the page Bob was on, the context of the article was not obvious. It was, however, most impressive.

Ray Dove was discovered right there on the pages of the Annapolis newspaper putting a full court press on the SECNAV over the issue of closure of the USNA hospital—attaboy, Ray. Walt Roeser, commanding officer of the Cleveland Navy Recmiting District, was noted to have been recently promoted to the rank of captain in a surprise ceremony at his bunker in Brookpark. The article, clipped from some unidentified source, sez that ole Walt has been in the Navy for 29 years! Seems like only yesterday doesn't it, young fella?

Buzz Beans, according to the next dispatch, has been filling his spare time as the commander of the 1st Battalion, Fifth Marines, based at Camp Pendleton. The message goes on at some length about the performance of Buzz and his troops in exercise "Tempo Caper '79" in the Philippines. Apparentiy the good guys won as a direct result.

Bill Aldenderfer is noted in a recent Pacific Resources, Inc. (PRI) newsgram to have been promoted from general manager of PRI terminal operations to director of petroleum services for its refinery subsidiary, Hawaiian Independent Refinery, Inc. The newsgram confirms

Bill Aldenderfer that Bill joined PRI upon his retirement from the Navy in 1977, at which time he was serving as the XO at NSD, Yokosuka. Lastly, and this is the important part, the article states that during his military career. Bill handled petroleum operations in various capacities for the Navy in several locations including (get this) Hawaii, Washington, Virginia, and Vietnam. There are a few guys in the Washington and Northem Virginia areas that want to talk to you about the problem that developed here after you left, Bill. And when you come back for Homecoming guess what we want you to bring us?

A short note from Selig Solomon to say that he has reopened his office in Annapolis at 99 Cathedral Street and can be reached through P.O. Box 1747, Annapolis MD 21404.

Wife, wife, wife, etc., etc.

Since nobody sent us any pictures the whole Summer long we are forced to break out some of our own—from not so long ago. This little beauty features Renee and Bill Mickie, Scribe and Dianne, and Jane and Jim Quinn. Smilf Dog, you better hurry! As you can see, while the ladies are ageless, your old buddies from the B-hole are moving right on through "distinguished" and out the other side.

In response to the many inquiries, and as of the time this batch goes to the presses, Betty and Bill Peerenboom have not had any more children since last Spring. Please check your next Shipmate for further update.

See you at the ball game, et. al.

Shipmate, September 1979

I ( i II { J I f

i I ( (

93

58 Cort. Sec'y. Cdr. Frank CaldweU USN 10823 Colton Street, Fairfax VA 22030 Tel.: Hm. 703/591-6728; Of. 202/697-l%5 Percent Members: 54 Class Biz Football Season. Here Again. And Class of '58ers, Unite! There are five home games this year which you should make without fail. I'm told (by confidential sources, of course) that Al Gaheen will even reappear this year after a year's absence in the hinterland. It's not too late. If you need tickets, write to Mr. Gantt at the Naval Academy Athletic Association and get on the bandwagon with us. And don't miss the 1200 muster held before each game. For you new guys in the area (Godfather, Listen Up) we assemble on the appointed date at the appointed time on the southwest edge of the parking lot directiy opposite the stadium from the water tower. Look for the Class of '58 flag and those of you that get there early, build a small ring around the area with your cars so I'll have a parking place when I get there.

By now you have received the class newsletter with its wealth of information, particularly the announcement of the Come As You Are/ Bring What You Like To Drink and Eat/Stay As Long As You Can/Kiss A 58 Sweetheart/ Gossip a Bit/Eat Your Heart Out'Let's All Eat Apples Party on the evening of 22 September.

This is Homecoming 21 for us and it starts on Friday evening with the traditional Dahlgren Hall affair and dinner in the Wardroom (Messhall to you newcomers). On Saturday, 22 SEP, at 1200 we muster for the Connecticut game after which, at some reasonable hour, we'll join forces again for the informal party. Don't miss it! Barry Howard missed one and he hasn't (we won't let him) gotten over it yet.

Barty, that's your cue to get Joel in your tmnk, pack the girls in the back seat (no pun intended), and head north for this one. I won't accept no for an answer!

As of June this year, class membership in the association was 54 percent—46 percent less than the best and certainly less than we are capable of. Those of you that are not members should join up. I assure you that you won't regret renewing your ties with a great bunch of shipmates and old friends. Nor will you regret participating in class and alumni functions. As we move towards the head of the pack, we need to gather together again. Those of you that are members, get out and get one—just one—new member this month. I've signed up about five good guys in the past year—YEA, even Kelly Pierson who finally came out of the Cold to take Hold, thanks to the combined efforts of Pete Ericksen, his roommate, Nils Ruekert, and Phil Given among others. All you need do is sign him on for one year and tell me about it and we'll hold on to him. (We have ways, you know—plenty of history about his past.) How about it? Just one guy each and we'll be there. Now. Today.

Thanks.

It's Official. The First Annual Class of '58 Halloween Costume Party will be held at Bernie DeMers' house this year on Saturday, 27 October. This has the makings of one of the greatest—a party that will receive full press coverage right here, including photos, and major attention as a milestone of its kind. If you have any qualms about coming to a '58 function, you want to put them all away for Shipmate, September 1979

this one. Prizes will be awarded for both the best costumes and the least dressed. In fact, Bemie has authorized me to announce that there will be multiple awards of various styles, types, and sizes for the least dressed to be awarded both during and after the party. So you Gals do your best; we'll be looking at you!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND DON'T BE LATE. You'll be getting more data soon. Attend the September luncheon on Thursday, 27 SEP, at 1130, Ft. McNair 0-Club and you'll even get a map. And it's confirmed. Bill Bauer will come nude and back in as a Parkerhouse Roll, Poj Walters will light his wick at half time to validate his alias as Blaze Gonzales, the Gorilla won't show up, Ben Montoya will wear his Yamaka, and I'll eat an apple! See you there, Bmdda!

Scuttlebutt Here are our men who made Captain this last selection. Well Done, Guys! (You've got the first Come Around, O'Bierne): Jim Adkins, Max Akers, George Allender, Bob Berg, Russ Blatt, Paul Brooks, Keith Bunting, Rich Buss, Micky Carson, Wayne Chadick, George Coyne, Shane Daniels, Bill Dawson, Jack Dittrick, Ron Fisher, Tom Fleming, Frank Gamboa, Pete Gatje, Dave Gibson, Leo Gies, Gordy Goldenstein, Phil Given, Ray Hardy, Dave Harriss, Bill Hayes, Jesse Hemandez, Lance Herold, John Holland, Stamps Howard, Doug Huff, Jim Kenney, Paul Klinedinst, Harry Konkel, Bob Lamoureux, Chuck Larzelere, George Lisle, Wes May, Bmce McCandless, Marty McCullough, Jim McNulla, Stu Merriken, Pete Midgarden, Clyde Morris, Bob Musgrove, Rog Nutting, Mick O'Beirne, Howie Pabst, Bob Perkins, John Peters, Bob Phillips, Bill Pavarnik, Paul Polski, Wayne Putnam, Walt Reister, Pete Roder, John Rohrbough, Mel Runzo, Bert Russell, Bill Schramm, Bill Schulz, Jim Sheehan, George Skezas, Bob Slaven, Dick Sorenson, Greg Streeter, George Stubbs, Fred Stumcke, Denny Taft, Carl Triebes, Darrell Troutman, John Vick, Fred Victor, Lenny Warren, Jim Wilson, and Leo Wright. See you all at Homecoming.

I told you a littie in the last column about Kelly Pierson finally joining up. Kelly writes that he and wife Mary (we still have the nice blanket for the baby you gave us, Mary; trying to convince Peg to make use of it again) and two girls are doing great in Del Mar, California. He sees Pete Ericksen and Walt Ryan now and then. (Walt Ryan has forgotten how to write and Val says she's not even sure he's good looking anymore.) Kelly, you are hereby tasked to get Don (The Arm) Norkin to join up: 498 Salem Dr., Pittsburg PA 15243. Kelly claims that with his blood, sweat, and tears over the work at Bettis Lab he considers himself the Father of the SSNs 621, 639, 648, and 652. Anyone want to try and better that? Kelly also claims to be the "Silver Fox" of the West Coast and invites anyone visiting the Del Mar area to liberal doses of Vodka, Horse Racing, and a streak (or was that a steak) on the beach.

Whatever, all he promises is white hair. (Say, Don Mac Neill, wherever you are. Please tell Kelly that you don't get white hair that way.

Tell it to him straight like you told me—by shaking hands with yourself through your pockets, right?)

Mike Chappie is now in Tucson, Arizona.

He's with the Valley Equity Management Group, 2500 N. Pantano Road, 602/885-3333.

Call him. He'd like to see you. Carol Meyer,

please contact Walt Mitchell, address in the Voyage. He needs to talk to you about golfing for his son. Really!

Alex Martella zinged me a real nice set of USNA aerial photos that his organization puts out. They're absolutely beautiftil, Alex, and I thank you, sincerely, for them. If any reader is interested, write to Alex c/o Classic Alma Mater Photos, P.O. Box 411026, Chicago IL 60641. Alex also writes that he sees Joe Sutman of Max Factor fame and Vince Panaia of Rio fame every now and then. Next time you see Vince, Alex, tell him he's got a long string of form 2s to sign off in BATT Office for failure to write. Also, Alex, congratulations on your son Robert Daniel who's now a boot at the Air Force Academy.

Alice and Pete Wiedemann have finally joined up for Shipmate also. After giving Pete all the accolades for lookin' good at homecoming, Alice's trying to get on my mailing list.

Pete, now in his last year at dental school, is currentiy referred to as "Franz," would you believe. Just to refresh my memory, I looked up Pete's real name in the Lucky Bag. That Turkey hasn't got any kind of a name like Pete.

"Franz Rudolph," as the spread says, was a ladies man reputed to like anything with a skirt. Well, "Red Nose," as you'll hereafter be referred to in this column, you'd better stay away from Scotland or you'll get your nose bent out of shape! Thanks for joining and we'll see you at the Army game for sure!

Put this Flag to good use In the accompanying picture, you'll see Chuck Larson with his favorite classmate surrounded by Jack Adams, Howie Pabst, Mick O'Beirne, Greg Streeter, and Tom Jacobs behind a beautiful two-star flag sent to Chuck by the now infamous Jimmy (A Ham Hock and a Baby Ruth) Hocker. It came in a package about the size of half a length of bologna wrapped in brown paper and tied together with a hundred Granny knots, proper reflection of what 'JD' learned about the Navy before going Air Force. We shook it gently, listened to it, considered X-Raying it and finally settled on soaking it in a bucket of water for two hours to make sure it didn't go off when we opened it.

When we did, you could tell how happy Chuck was with this gift from the past. He was extremely pleased and thanks you, sincerely, JD, for sending it along. (Now, where the hell did you get it, JD? I'm on a tight wire comearound to provide an answer before Homecoming, so get hot and give me the dope.) JD does send along the following: "I'm not sure I recall all the facts of how this two star Admiral's flag was 'midnight requisitioned' but when you see Al Barbero or PG Friedman, they will probably tell you to ask me and 1 will tell you, right now, I will plead the 5th!" JD thinks it came

94 into his possession somewhere between Norfolk and Rio during first class cmise. JD expresses it well for us all when he says, "1 can not think of a better use than presenting it to you on behalf of all your Classmates. We ask that you mn it up and two block it, knowing that we are all very pleased and proud to say we know Admiral Larson, USNA ' 5 8 . " AMEN!

Mick O'Beirne is Frocked Pictured here with wife and son after being " f r o c k e d " a captain by Chuck is Mick O'Beirne, who shines shoes in Chuck's department. Shortly after this pic was taken, last year's CAPT selectees still sporting three bars Baldwell and Pittenger were tasked to call chow for a week outside Mick's office. And what a pain that has turned out to be. But standby, Mick, and all you other "Frockees"; your day in the barrel is rapidly approaching!

(Congratulations anyway, Mick.)

Don "Peanuts" Boerner, the Massillon Maniac, has finally checked in with homeplate, advising that he now lives in Rochester, New York, is delinquent in class dues by 20 years, wants to have a party at his spread before the end of the year, is willing to chaperone a class function at this year's Army game, and can be counted on for any stud services desired in the next three years. Any takers? N. Lee Pohill— be advised that your Voyage is on its way, for the second time. Bill Mooney is hoarding all Classmates' checks until his last court case involving non-appropriated funds is settled, so your cancelled check may be late returning.

(You guys who have received Voyages and not coughed up your fair share, please send your ten spot in to Ed Kessler or me ASAP. We need to close up that account. Thanks.)

My man, Hal Reed, has broken the cord and departed for Illinois where he will serve as deputy director for Personnel and Organization. Do Well, Hal. Address to follow. You guys like Glen Lemm, John Roberson, Fred Guthman, Jim Harper, Mike Frawley, Alex Martella, Larry Reeger, Bob McGugin, and Don Timmer get off your duffs and welcome this brother to Illinois property! He's a GOOD MAN!.

Doctor Swope has done a bit of traveling lately. Captain John is with the Roach Infestation Implementation Division of BUMED and is inspecting facilities around the world to ensure proper methods for developing large colonies of cannibal roaches are being used. In his travels he has visited with JD Williams, COMSUBRON SIXTEEN (ex-Rota-nowKings Bay), and wife before they left Spain— apparently had a high protein dinner with the JDs—, saw Bob Slaven who is the XO on JD's tender, ran into Tom Sennant in an Okinawan Bar-and-Hotsie Bath combination (both were embarrassed—no pun intended), missed seeing

Frank Gamboa who is XO in TARAWA while that ship was at White Beach, Okinawa (were you in the Hotsie Bath also, Frank?), tried to see Carlito Cunanan in the Philippines but Carlito was also gone (in a Hotsie Bath in Japan) and finally returned to BUMED in early July to find out that, while he was gone, he was selected as "the only Captain in BUMED who can stick his finger in a cup of coffee and leave a hole." In retrospect, he advises that JD has been signed on to join the Alumni Association (your bill will be sent to you, JD), Tom Sennant is elected to the Class Executive Committee, and cannibal roaches are OK Guys.

Thanks for the dump, John.

Jack Nicholas, on active duty for money recently in the Pentagon, wants to set the record straight about an event of little known significance that occurred when awards were handed out at the 20th reunion party last year. After Ginny and Ben Montoya were recognized as the class couple with the least will power and control (most babies), Ben went to the front table to collect his bottle of champagne, capped with an appropriate large pink nipple, only to run into Dorothy Nicholas, the mother also of seven children. Thereon ensued a tug of war over the bottle, won by Dorothy and responded to by a squealing and crying Mexican laying on the floor pounding his (small) fists on the ground. (If you've never seen a Mexican crying in Spanish you've really missed it.) Al Barbero fortunately restored some decomm to the proceeding by giving Ben a second bottle with a bigger nipple on it and the whole matter was resolved. You should know that Marion Doss is also the proud father of seven children.

Anyone else claim recognition?

It can finally be revealed—the class Gorilla was none other than Paul Miller in an outfit he brought from California where Paul is SOPA at the California Sailing Academy. Paul says he uses the suit to keep his over 2000 students each year in line and to detract the opposition during long sailing races. A Gorilla at the Helm; it sounds like the beginning of an awfully good joke. Thanks for the drop, Paul. By the way, Jeanne Pabst is after you!

Frank Clements—sign Form 2 in BATT Office. Reason: Failure to check in with the proper officers during a presence in DC. 75/15.

Also undue harrassment. Report submitted by Stu Merriken.

Short Notes Percy "PAT" Beard has a nice five bedroom, large home for sale in VA Beach area.

Ready for immediate occupancy. A steal at (CONFIDENTIAL). Percy can be contacted as CO,

USS

SIMON LAKE ( A S - 3 3 ) , C/O F P O

New York NY 09501.

Frank Butterworth and John Poindexter were shipmates recently during an ASW exercise.

Against one another, they nonetheless parted friends.

Earl Farney claims responsibility for the 341st Missile Wing's recent winning of the "Best Minuteman Wing in SAC" Award at Vandenberg. Prize—one week at ground Zero with S K Y L A B remnants.

Tom McCormick reports to 341st in July to assist Earl in next year's run at the "Best" Award. Will eventually try for the MX Award (i.e.. Best Hidden in SAC).

Col. Jim Davis takes command of 474th Tactical Fighter Air Wing at Nellis AFB, Nevada, saying, "It's what I wanted since I became an officer" ("Burr" said in his class biography that he wanted a naval career.)

"Wives" of the Vicar, Spring 1955 Vicar Glynn Harper takes crack at June Shipmate "Guess Who" as Bud Isles and Chuck "The Electrician" Harrison. WRONG! (Say, who knows where Chuck is anyway?)

The Vicar submits two other "Turkeys" for this month's Guess Who above.

Bill Garvey, married to Alice some years ago on 22 September, promises to make this year's Homecoming for his anniversary. Problem: Alice sits on Connecticut side (she's a grad of UCONN); Bill sits with us on Navy side.

Enjoy your Homecoming, Alice. We'll send Tom Grimm over at halftime. And don't worry, he shoots blanks!

Chet J. Grocki Chet Grocki provides centerfold pic for Playgirl Magazine after taking position with the Grocki Insurance Agency (he was a shoein). Shipmate rules of decency prevent publication of whole photo in which Chet is only wearing a shirt, tie, and sportcoat—nothing else.

See remainder above.

Dan Leonard takes ride on NUKE incident to Jo's departure ceremony from Rota. Ben and Dan both frocked as Captains shortly thereafter. No connection.

Joe Moran reports that Kurtz GiUigan doing well in rug cleaning firm. Rudy Ressler beginning to look like a Navy Captain as he takes over as the Mare Island Repair Officer, and Walt Cantrell is taking charge at the EDO School. None have made the trip to Juanita's yet. Joe pleads for any Classmates in the San Francisco/Wino Country area to stop by for a chilled one on him anytime: 415/689-2183.

Bill Drury pays for Voyage to be sent to Lee Holthaus. What's he owe you, Lee? Don't let him off easy!

Al Barbero finally driven out of DC on his way to vice commander, 323rd Flying Training Wing, Sacramento, California. Write, Al and Mary; we'll miss your chicken.

Shipmate, September 1979

95 Pooch and Ray Landrum meet at USNA during indoc of sons in USNA Class of '83. Pooch for second time to join ranks with Tom Grimm who also has two aboard ('81 and '82); Ray for first time. There may be others. Please advise me for publication.

See you at the games. I loooooooooooove apples!

Luv, Pooch P.S. If you saw the secretary I went out with.

Chuck, you'd have come along also!

59 Sec'y, Cdr. Toby Warson USN (Ret.) 5303 Shilshole Ave. N.W. Seattle WA 98107 Percent Members: 48 Here and There Bob Baker, his wife Ellen, their three children and a veritable zoo full of animals are now living together in Greene, New York. Bob reported to IBM in January 1970 after Test Pilot School and a tour in RVN. He is currently a marketing manager for IBM in Oswego.

By the time you read this, Don Duomik will have relieved as CINCPACFLT's fleet public affairs officer. Don has just completed a tour as public affairs specialist/executive assistant to the Chief of Naval Information. Susan and their two boys are probably hard at work cultivating a tan while Don tums out the press releases.

Claudette and Charles Fraine along with their two children are curtently making their home in Hampton, Virginia. Chuck is the nuclear research officer in the Plans Section at the Tactical Air Command Headquarters. His previous assignment was as a physics instmctor (9 years) at the Air Force Academy.

George "Silver Fox" Fritzinger, is making it big in the Los Angeles area as the president and major stockholder of radio station K F A C Grace, George and their three youngsters are enjoying their time in the gas lines of sunny California.

At least one of our Classmates has already made it to the White House. Gerald Garbacz was a White House Fellow about ten years ago. He is presentiy vice president of W. R. Grace and Co. in New York. Jane, Gerald and their two boys reside in Wilton, Connecticut.

Talk about a dream job! The research biologist at the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center of the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service in Jamestown, ,"4orth Dakota, is Dane Gilmer. In 1971 Dane was awarded a doctorate by the University of Minnesota in ecology/behavioral biology. He is doing on a routine basis what most of us only get to do one or two weeks out of the year. As you might expect, Diane and the two youngsters are outdoors people also.

The chief test pilot at the Strike Aircraft Test Directorate of NATC is none other than Pete Gorham. The Gorhams (Janet, Pete, Catherine and Robin) currently call Lexington Park, Maryland, home.

After almost two years as chief staff officer for COMPHIBRON Three, Paul Guay, has reported as the precommissioning XO of USS PELELIU ( L H A - 5 ) . When last heard from, Sandra, the three children and Paul were making their home in San Diego.

Shipmate, September 1979

Warren Hammond is currently dodging anti-nuclear protestors in Seabrook, New Hampshire. He and Kathleen and their two children are living there while Warren commutes to Boston. Warren is employed as a mechanical engineer in the Design Division of SUPSHIP Boston.

Deep in the Oregon woods, Mike Hartman has found his calling as a teacher. He and his wife Marianne, who is also a teacher, live on 8 acres located between Portland and Mount Hood, Washington.

Jack London is an executive vice president with CACI, Inc., in Arlington, Virginia. Jack left the Navy in 1971 after having obtained a doctorate in business administration and has remained in the Washington area.

Rick MiUigan is the Appropriations Committee liaison officer in the Office of the Navy Comptroller. When hearings are being held on the "Hill," Rich can be colored "busy." He and Mary Bourke currently make their home in Springfield, Virginia.

The Mayor pro tempore of Morgan Hill, Califomia, is Neil Heiman. Dee, Neil and family moved West in '73 after Neil's three years as a physics prof at William and Mary. He is currentiy employed as a physicist at the IBM Research Laboratory.

Maynard Kartvedt is enjoying life as an attomey in El Cajon, Califomia. He apparentiy is making quite an impact on the OIC reserve training in San Diego in his capacity as the commanding officer of a Volunteer Training Unit (Law). Susan and the three children, absolute paragons of patience, are also enjoying the good life in Southem Califomia.

One of the more unique positions held by a '59er is that of professor of management at the Oslo (Norway) Institute of Business Administration. Patrick Joynt who along with his wife Unni resides in Nittedal, Norway, is the possessor of this unique position. Pat moved to Norway in 1974 and is obviously enjoying great success in the "Land of the Midnight Sun." Eric Kincanon along with Ruth and the three boys is entrenched in Columbia, Missouri.

After twenty years with IBM, Eric has gone into business for himself, working in real estate and consulting.

Richard Nelson is the president and chairman of the board of the Work Area Protection Corporation. The Nelsons, Neen, Richard, and their two children are living in La Grange Park, Illinois. Richard has been very active in the safety field and currentiy holds six patents applicable to this area.

Jim Wallace is the Maryland project manager for Chris Coile and associates. Shiriey and Jim were the first couple married after graduation in the Academy Chapel. They and their and their four children currently reside in Amold, Maryland.

Dave Norwood, after obtaining his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Houston, is continuing his career in higher education. He and his wife Nita, who is an English teacher, are still living in Houston.

The OIC PERA (SS) at the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Naval Shipyard is Philip O'Connell. Phil just recently reported to Portsmouth from Charieston where he was the planning and estimating officer at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. Jeanne and the three youngsters have spent the Summer getting adjusted to the New England way of life.

Dave Osburn is the air boss in KENNEDY (CV-67). He, Linda and the two children call Virginia Beach "home" for the time being.

The Navy's loss was American Airlines gain.

John Kanuch is currently flying as captain on 707s and 727s for American. He and Barbara (a former United Stew) along with their two youngsters are living in Vista, Califomia, while John flies out of San Diego.

John Patten, another steely-eyed killer of the deep, is the director of officer training at the Submarine School in New London. He, Brenda, and their three children hang their ice skates in Pawcatuck, Connecticut.

Jim Tidd is a bona fide waterbome cop. As the Boating Safety and Marine Patrol Officer of the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Department in Tampa, Jim probably spends more time "at sea" than most of us. Lidia, Jim and the four younger Tidds are living just outside Tampa in Odessa.

Carl Keske along with Carol and their two daughters make their home in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Carl as a sales engineer for the Anderson Oil and Chemical Company is the manager for the Cleveland/Northeast Ohio area.

Big John Mascali is alive, well and active in real estate as exchanger, developer and broker in San Jose, Califomia. When he can take time off from the "honey does" that Diane dreams up for him, he is still active in sports, but has exchanged his basketball sneaks for tennis shoes and his baseball spikes for skis. There is no tmth that John is the honorary "Godfather" in San Jose, but he still keeps his hand in at making grilled cheese sandwiches.

One of "Ma Bell's" finest is none other than Mickey King who is the general manager for operations of AT&T's Westem Region. He, Liz and their three youngsters soak up the rays in Atherton, California.

Jim Wilson is currently lounging about the Norfolk Naval Shipyard while assigned as the planning/estimating superintendent. Shorty and Dink are fortunate enough to be assigned quarters (EDOs always seem to take care of themselves first) within the confines of the Shipyard.

Another "legal beagle" in the class is a partner in the law firm of BECRAFT, KNOX, & KAHL in Coming, New York. Sam Knox and Carole-Ann live in the high rent district of Addison where Sam practices.

Rich Laton is a staff scientist at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts.

He and Dorothy are currently studying more efficient methods of snow removal during the long New England Winters. This was an area that Rich left virtually untouched during his active duty tours in Saigon, Bangkok, Peari Harbor and Long Beach.

Another Class First was the founding of a private school by James Smith. The founder and past president of the Anderson Academy is currently the president of a roll-label printing company. Tag & Label Corp., as well as serving as president of the Carolinas trade association of commercial printers. Jim and his lovely wife LaRue along with three beautiful daughters make their home in Anderson, South Carolina.

After threatening the health of his liver as a student at the RAF Staff College and the health of his nerves as INDEPENDENCE'S navigator, Wally Logan has settled down to something different as the Commanding Officer of the Raleigh, North Carolina, Recmiting District.

Val, Wally and the remainder of the clan live in Raleigh, while Wally worries about keeping the bunks at the Recmit Training Center full.

A good person to get to know better in view of the ever lengthening lines at the neigh-

96 borhood gas stations would be Roger Martin.

Roger is curtently the officer in charge of the Naval Petroleum Reserves in Califomia at Teapot Dome. Judy and Roger conduct their housekeeping chores in Bakersfield during this tour.

Col. Joe McGlinckey USAF is the director.

Defense Meteorlogical Satellite Program, and as such, is the executive agent for all DOD weather satellites. The oldest of the seven McGlinckey children is off to college and with only six more to go, Diane is starting to wonder what to do with the extra time. The current McGlinckey hotel is located in Fountain Valley, Califomia.

One of the few surfaces NUKES in the Class is the PCO of USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41) and

from all reports Dennis Read is continuing in the good graces of the KOG. He and Donna are back in one of their favorite cities just outside the gates of the Newport News Shipyard while Denny endures the joys of nuclear new constmction.

John Shirreffs has come full cycle back to Seaford, Delaware, where he is the plant manager of DuPont's Seaford nylon plant. Jeanne and John are enjoying being back in Delaware after Jack's previous assignment in Chattanooga.

Cathy and David Sears as well as their nine children are eiyoying quarters at Little Creek.

Dave is CINCLANT's current strategic operations officer after a most successful tour as C O . WILL ROGERS.

Buddy Wellborn, after hauling bullets all over the Atiantic as C O . MOUNT BAKER, has

settled back as the chief staff officer. Service Squadron Four. Buddy and Gladys have continued to maintain their residence in Summerville. South Carolina, where they can keep a close eye on their private quail supply.

On the Road Again Received the following update from J. Guy Reynolds. "Twenty years! Jan, Pete, Mike (the English setter), three cats and I are on the road again. The fifth move in six years. We are on the way back to San Diego after two years on the CINCLANTFLT Nuclear Propulsion Examinaing Board. Two years with lots of travel, (198 days last year), and many exciting places and times. Jan made it to Europe for two trips while I was on examinations. Each of those trips was worth all the time I spent in airports.

The high points of the trips were a gourmet cooking school in a small hotel in Windemere, England, (Jan was a graduate, I dropped out to keep a date with a submarine), the Abbey theater in Dublin and the beach at Marbella, Spain.

"We are stopped for the day, the animals have been fed, the Tanqueray poured and the fire started, so I thought I would scratch out my promised letter. Our time in Virginia Beach and my job on NPEB brought us in contact with many Classmates for business, pleasure or both. Some I even found in bars, clubs and places where you might look for the seagoing '59er.

"Jan and I hosted a dinner party for a few Tidewater '59ers in early May. One non-Navy participant totalled the family car on the way to the party! But the McArees have promised to report the details of the party and send a picture so I will say no more.

"Classmates kept Jan and me full of food and even a few drinks during our swan song to Virginia Beach. Dinners with the Drakes, the Knopps, followed by an NPEB farewell dinner party hosted by the Brons and the finale, a

black tie dinner party hosted by the McArees and MacNeills ('68).

"On 30 June I relieve as CO USS SPERRY (AS-12). We don't have a San Diego address other than SPERRY, but are interested in any 20th trips, portions, etc.

"J. Guy" 20th Anniversary Brunch A much deserved "WELL DONE" to Dan Branch and Frank Donovan for organizing a super bmnch at the Naval Academy O'Club on 3 June. Over 100 attended, with Classmates from as far away as Boston present. The success of this event is directly attributable to the efforts of Dan and Frank, and on behalf of the rest of the Class, I thank both of you.

Those of you who have not yet made up your minds about Homecoming have about one week to get off of "top dead center" after the arrival of this issue of Shipmate. You only come this way once and I can assure you that the joy received from attending the reunion will be well worth the effort you expend in getting there.

As you may have noticed by the heading at the top of the column, my status has changed.

I joined the ranks of the retired on 1 July and by the time you read this, I will be entrenched in Seattle. Due to my leaving the D. C area, John "Butterball" Butterfield has graciously accepted the position as cortesponding secretary for the Class. It has been a pleasure writing this column and I can only echo Bill Clautice's words—I am very impressed by the achievements during the past twenty years of the guys I went to school with.

It is with sadness I report to you that Glenn Raymond Morrison (21st Co., from Mason City, Iowa) was changed from MIA to KIA status on 20 June 1979. Glenn had been missing since a flight in an F-lOO in September 1966 over South Vietnam. Condolences from all USNA '59ers to Glenn's wife and family (Carolyn) now residing at 6044 E. Rose Circle Drive, ScottsdaleAZ 85251.

Now, here's the address to be used for future correspondence for the column: Capt. John A. Butterfield USN Division Director, U. S. and Intemational Studies U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 And for you people from the Tenth Company: A pre-reunion get together will be held at the home of Sue and Dean Simmons on Thursday, 20 September 1979. All hands from the Terrible Tenth for whom addresses are available should have received a flyer with directions and information about the party. Any questions and RSVPs, call or write: Dean M. Simmons 8319 McNeil St. Vienna VA 22180 703/560-6476 Home Phone

60 Sec'y, Raymond T. Burkley Burkley Associates P.O. Box 496, Cupertino CA 95014 Percent Members: 57 20th Reunion Update Now is the time to shift into high gear (for those of you still in PARK) in preparation for the 20th Reunion. The Annapolis—Washington Group is working hard organizing all of the activities. Lunch in Rosslyn on 17 May saw 34 Classmates in attendance. Both the 19th and 20th Homecomings were discussed as well as the need for a functioning local chapter. We agreed that "about every other month" was a good routine for regular luncheon meetings in the Washington area. The group's intent will be to formally establish the WashingtonAnnapolis Chapter at one of the next meetings, using 20th Reunion planning as the immediate focus of attention.

One goal of the 20th Reunion is to improve the class percentage in Alumni Association membership. Talk to your Classmates and get them signed up!

A 19th Homecoming flyer should have been out around the first of August.

The small, but elite, band of volunteers in the Annapolis—Washington area has been moving out smartly with the plans for the reunion. Howard Sipple continues to ferret out missing and incortect mailing addresses. He has gratefiilly accepted the volunteer services of the following company reps: 1st George Davis VI 9907 Dale Ridge Court Vienna VA 22180 Dick Pariseau 6811 Sydenstricker Rd. Springfield VA 22152 2nd Dan Clark 6033 Grove Drive Alexandria VA 22307 Al Arcuni 2114 Freda Drive Vienna VA 22180 Marvin Mucha 11364 Cherry Hill Road Behsville MD 20705 3rd Dave Criste 4901 Magdalene Court Annandale VA 22003 Duane Tollaksen P.O. Box 55131 Ft. Washington MD 20022 Chuck Cook 6136 Roxbury Ave. Springfield VA 22152 4th Colin Saari 728 Hunter Court SW Vienna VA 22180 C E. Mott 394 Forest Beach Rd. Annapolis MD 21401

Shipmate, September 1979

97 5th Dave Bolden 8703 Clydesdale Road Springfield VA 22151 Ed Killinger 3422 White Oak Ct. Fairfax VA 22031 6th Fred Phillippi 4522 Squiredale Square Alexandria VA 22309 Pat Sullivan 250 Meadow Road Santa Cmz CA 95060 7th Ken Clark 4371 Farmhouse Lane Fairfax VA 22030 Gary Cogdell 4401 Hadrian Court Alexandria VA 22310 Dave Gilbreath Rt 2, Box 319 Leonardtown MD 20650 8th Bob Towle 2610 Bowling Green Dr. Vienna VA 22180 Cari Bmntlett 4107 Breezewood Lane Annandale VA 22003 Chuck Bingemer 12304 Mount Pleasant Dr. Laurel MD 20811 9th Mike Gavlak 9937 Wood Grouse Court Burke VA 22015 John Murray 1531 Patuxent Manor Rd. Davidsonville MD 21035 10th Bud Blockinger 5803 Oak Moss Terrace Burke VA 22015 11th Mike Maskell 7006 Cold Spring Lane Alexandria VA 22306 John Paepcke 301 First St. West Barksdale AFB LA 71116

14th Joe Tranchini 8709 Pappas Way Annandale VA 22003 Bill Manning 9339 Tartan View Drive Fairfax VA 22032 Bob Antonio 12607 Komett Lane Bowie MD 20715 15th Bob Eldridge HQ MTMC (Attn: Mt-CMA) Washington DC 20315 Ron Brandquist 39 Upshur Road, USNA Annapolis MD 21402 16th Tracy Tucker 9713 Laurel St. Fairfax VA 22032 Tom Hoppin Union First 15&H St. NW Washington DC 20005 17th Gene Burroughs 141 Joy Lane Waldorf MD 20601 18th Dave Mares 3300 Prince William Dr. Fairfax VA 22031 Bob Bowman 6821 Wheatley Court Falls Church VA 22042 Jerry Fee 2525 Bull Run Court Vienna VA 22180 19th George Dowell 676 Timberbranch Pkwy Alexandria VA 22302 Tom Hutt 10318 Collinsham Drive Fairfax VA 22030 Dick Burgess 9804 Bridle Ridge Court Vienna VA 22180 20th Joe Hoffman 1798 Rochester St. Crofton MD 21114 Luke Riley 7401 Forrester Lane Manassas VA 22151 Charlie Roberts 8364 Uxbridge Court Springfield VA 22151

12tfi Bill Dimsdale 301 N. Beauregard St. Alexandria VA 22312 Ken Batchellor 4204 Maylock Lane Fairfax VA 22030 Don Delude 16 Brice Road Annapolis MD 21401

21st Bud Powers 2314 Creek Drive Alexandria VA 22308

13th Chris Poindexter 473 Cornwall Court Severna Park MD 21146 Jim McCoy 310 Woodland Tertace Alexandria VA 22302

22nd Fred Hale 815 S 18th St #412 Ariington VA 22202 Tom Wishart 1733 S. Oakland St. Ariington VA 22204

Shipmate, September 1979

23rd Ken Loveland 10303 Monroe Court Fairfax VA 22030 Ted McClanahan 1862 Harcourt Ave. Crofton MD 21114 24th Mike Willsey 7502 Milway Drive Alexandria VA 22306 Jim Prather 4127 Middle Ridge Drive Fairfax VA 22030 Dave Quinlan 7422 Saville Court Alexandria VA 22306 Each member of the Class should contact one of his company reps or Howard (509 White Oak Drive, Sevema Park MD 21146) to ensure that the right address is on file now. Additional volunteers are also needed for 10, 17, 21.

Annapolisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Washington Chapter is meeting in altemate months (JUL, SEP, etc.) and will become a continuing organization even when the 20th passes.

Watch for 20th Reunion info in mailings planned for August and March 1980.

Class Fund Drive The Class Fund Drive received a total of $90.00 this month to "go over the top" (???) and bring the total received to date to $1,050.00 (still less than 5% of the potential).

Those that thought enough to send 'the very best' this month are Dan Affourtit, William Ballard, Dennis Hickey, and Paul Sparks; a special thanks for your interest and contribution. A special thanks this month to Margaret and Tom Curtis, Joan and Charles Bailey and Lorry and Cliff Schumann who sent in their contributions.

Okay now, let us all take two steps forward to the checkbook and write out a check and put it in an envelope, preferably with a short (or long) note, and send it.

Class News LCdr. Tom and Margaret Curtis wrote to bring us up to date on the last nineteen years.

Tom started his career aboard USS PROVIDENCE (CLG-6), then attended submarine school in New London, before tours aboard Tom Curtis

98 USS SEA ROBIN ( S S - 4 0 7 ) and USS NATHANAEL

GREENE ( S S B N - 6 3 6 ) . From 1967-70 he was an

instmctor at the Guided Missile School, Dam Neck, Virginia, then to Viet Nam for two years and to USS OKINAWA ( L P H - 3 ) for two more

yesus. In November 1974 Tom was assigned to Fallbrook Naval Weapons Station, Califomia, and on September 30, 1977 he became OIC, Fallbrook. Margaret and Tom have three sons: Michael (17), Graham (14) and Gavin (10); and one daughter, Elizabeth (15). Tom holds the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Vietnamese Armed Forces Honor Medal and various campaign, service and unit awards. He also has a Master of Arts Degree and recently received his MBA degree.

Joan and Chuck Bailey wrote from Birmingham, Alabama, where they live with their three teenage daughters. Chuck remarked that it has been almost 25 years since we first met at NAPS, and that a lot has happened to all of us since that time. And what better way to keep in touch than through the class news column!

Chuck is employed by Shell Oil Company as a commercial sales representative, covering Northem Alabama since 1972. He is still active in the naval reserves, presently serving as an NAIO on the USNA Information Program.

Joan and Chuck plan on attending the 20th Reunion and would like to hear from anyone living in the Birmingham area. Their address is 1849 Paulette Dr., Birmingham AL 35226.

Lorry and Maj. Cliff Schumann wrote from Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they live with their two sons and three daughters. Cliff is with the computer division of the AF Weapons Lab., and has been an active barbershop quartet singer—the "Desert Sounds." It looks as though Cliff will retire in June 1980, settling in the Albuquerque area. They are planning on attending the 20th and also extend an open invitation to any Classmates passing through to stop in. Thanks, Lorty!

iJH,^

si AM

Ski Patrol

Bud Kishel, Brynhild Kishel and Kim Rosengren. The picture was taken in the Rocky Mountains in March (of this year), and Joe invited everyone to come and to join them next year.

Who Is This Man? We have started a "who is this man" feature to the column. Our first entry is a Classmate who lives on a big spread in Califomia where he is in semi-retirement. If you cannot guess who he is, send $25.00 and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to my attention and I will send you his name and address. If you have an entry that you would like to see in this feature, please send a picture (and $25.00 naturally) and we will include it in the class news column.

HelenMarr and Bob Johannesen sent us an update from "the hard core contingent of Company Eight," complete with a photograph.

From left to right are Carl and Nancy Bmntlett, Jim and Joan Lippold, Dick and Joy Hamon, Bob and HelenMarr Johannesen, Dave and Marilyn Williams and Bob Powers (after two beers) Phyllis Powers was getting the evidence on Bob. Carl is at ICAF, Jim is with Baltimore Gas & Electric, Dick is at OPNAV, Bob is CO, USS STEINAKER ( D D - 8 6 3 ) ,

Dave is with Westinghouse and Bob Powers is in OSD (when he is not in hot water with Phyllis for drinking the two beers). This is part of the group that ij planning your 20th—are you worried?? 1 think 1 am, a littie bit.

Bill Ballard sent a note with his contribution to let us know that he is looking forward to attending the 20th reunion and that he appreciates the efforts of the people on the reunion committee to put it all together. Bill is an attorney with Fisher & Sauls in St. Petersburg, Florida. He ran into Gate Long at a reception aboard a visiting British frigate recenfly. Gate is the C O . of the local reserve center in St. Petersburg; he was supposed to send in his contribution and an update on his activities of recent past, but (we found out from another source) he bet the $20.00 on "Rosey Rumps" at the track (who finished last) and is embarrassed to tell us what else he has been up to recently. That is okay, Gate; if I do not hear from you by next month 1 will make up a good juicy story about what you have been up to and print it.

Sydney and Dennis Hickey sent in their contribution from New Orleans, where they live with daughters Ann and Beth. Dennis has been serving as deputy Inspector General for the Chief of Naval Reserve. Sydney and Dennis are interested in hearing from any and all Classmates in the New Orleans area to organize a group movement to Annapolis next year, or just to get together in the area. Their address is 3751 Rue Delphine, New Orleans LA 70114, 504/392-9238 (h) or AVON 3631324, FTS 686-1324, TWX 000x0, Telex 2220X, Carrier Pigeon XXXOFF. Dennis said that Tom Glew is a recent arrival in the New Orleans area and he is working for a civilian firm. Tom is supposed to let us know what he is doing these days.

Penny and Paul Sparks wrote from Gales Ferry, Connecticut, to set the record (a littie bit) straight. It took a few slanderous remarks (attributed to Butch) and misspelling his name, but it worked because Paul sent in his contribution and a nice long letter (most of which can not be printed here). Paul did not have a broken arm; he was only trying for the "last Classmate to be found" award; however, Paul claims that it is tme that "little Bobby Traister has every (US Gov't) pen in S.E. CT, and ships them via the underground railway to his kinfolk in Massachusetts. Paul had to send Penny to the bank to get the pen he was using—and the dam chain kept getting in the way. Paul said that the real skinny on Butch, and the reason he spends so much time in the topless bars drinking, is that Paul and John

Company Eight relaxes

On board SARATOGA

Somehow, a picture I received a year and a half ago got submerged and just resurrected itself. Cdr. Casey Jones sent a picture from the USS SARATOGA, in Rota, Spain. From left to right, Cdr. Tom Schriefer (CO, VS-22), Cdr. Bill Townsend (AIROPS, CV-60), Cdr. Casey Jones (CO, CVW-3), Cdr. Barney Boecker (XO, CV-60) and Cdr. Evan (Pee Wee) Reese (CO, VAQ-136). And they all will be "flying home" for the 20th reunion—will you? Such a handsome group of young men!

Dr. Gene Kishel wrote from Minnesota to tell us that Joe Rosengren is still in Denver, Colorado, and to prove it Gene sent a picture of Joe (on the left), Karen Kishel, Gene Kishel, Shipmate, September 1979

99 Leahy are building his 19,000 ton 'mbber duck' ters formed and active so we can all do our and Butch is worried that it will sink when it is part to help the one active Chapter, launched. Don't worty Butch, we extracted a Annapolis-Washington, with the 20th reunion, promise from Paul that they would not do any- 25th reunion, 30th reunion . . . Andfinally,get thing worse than short-sheet your bunk and a Classmate to join the Alumni Association (we your liquor supply. have not reached the 60% mark yet) so that we On a more serious note Paul brought us up can get the word out to them. to date on some of his activities since graduation. After two short tours on destroyers (he did not say what happened), he went to graduate school at Iowa State University and received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics. Then he went through the nuclear Cort. Sec'y, Cdr. Duane Duff USN power program, tours on the USS LONG BEACH 6410 Glenbard Rd., Burke VA 22015 (CGN-9) as electronic officer and the USS Percent Members: 56 BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25) as chief engineer, and a The Executive Board held a meeting on 20 three-and-a-half year tour at Puget Sound June to discuss the nominations for our FY 80 Naval Shipyard as design superintendent over- officers. Homecoming '79 and Homecoming hauling the big ships. With all this experience '81. Since I was not able to attend. Norm took overhauling surface nuclear ships, Paul went to notes and passed on the following message: Groton to build the OHIO (SSBN-726). (You "Homecoming 1979! For your planning there should not worry Butch, a guy with a Ph.D. are three class functions to put in your cranial and so much experience and potential that computer. At 1000 on Saturday will be the ends up in Groton must have all of his mistakes class meeting in the Commandant's ConferBEHIND him.) Paul made a few derogatory ence Room, Bancroft Hall. Coffee and fat pills remarks about John (Leahy's) ability to navi- will be provided. Business will include election gate, but I will not print them in this column of the FY 80 officers. The nominating commitunless, of course, John fails to send in his con- tee has assembled the following slate, and floor tribution by next month. Penny and Paul have nominations are encouraged. For: executive been keeping busy with the children's sched- vice president—Joe Kiel; administrative vice ules; Pam just graduated from high school. president—Bill Mackey; secretary—Jim Piper is their 13-year-old gymnast, Peter is 12 George; treasurer—Ben Gerson; and and an avid soccer player and Pindi is 9 and in members-at-large—Bob Hofford and Andy the girl scouts. Penny and Paul also judge Salko. womens gymnastic meets, coach soccer and "After the meeting, at about noon, there will play with their pet (computer that is). At the be an informal tailgate in the stadium parking last meeting of the group at the topless bar. lot. Bill Mackey will signify the area with some Butch, John, Paul and Rich Lang elected sort of signal. Chilled wine will be available— Bobby Traister the local reunion coordinator bring your own vittles. and put out a call for all Classmates in the "After the game, there will be the class southem New England area to contact Cdr. cocktail party at Judy and Roger Onorati's Bobby and Janet Traister, 27 Pheasant Run quarters at 49 Rodgers Road (on Worden Drive, Gales Ferry CT 06335, 203/464-6687, Field). Plans are for heavy hors d'oeuvres and concerning the plans for the reunion. (If that open bar. Even with inflation we hope to do it 'Bobby' does not get a response—and for about $6-$7 per person—all you can eat contribution—from Bob, then Richie Hoecker and drink from about 4:30 to 8:00. Roger has will eat his hat.) graciously accepted my appointment as special Patricia and I attended the JUNE WEEK assistant for Homecomings. Planning for the WEST activities in San Diego June 15-17th, 20th is underway and we will all be relying on along with a massive tumout of '60ers, includ- Roger to set the course. As helmsman, he will ing (and limited to) Jacquie and Peter Dolan, need some crewing. For those of us in the Sue and Charlie McHale, Mary and Dan Mus- Annapolis-Washington area, we should all volsleman. Kit and Dave Parkinson and Jan and unteer what time and help we can give him.

Capt. Jack Shaw. Everyone had a wonderfijl The 20th planning is fragmented so an individtime, except all you dinks that missed the ual can work on a subcommittee and contribevent. Dave Parkinson is president of his own ute with a minimum of time. Roger and Kurt company, WESTEC Services, Inc., in San Di- Holcomb are attempting to locate everybody ego; Dan Mussleman is the director. Right of and intend to utilize a company representative Way Dept., City of Costa Mesa; Charlie plan. So everybody be prepared to assist in McHale is chief engineer on the F-15 Program some detective work. at Northmp, Peter Dolan is an attomey in Los "Note should be made of our Navy 0-6 Angeles, and Capt. Jack is finishing up his tour selectees. Congratulations are in order for Dan as XO of the USS LONG BEACH and is looking March and Virg Hill who seem destined to help forward to the command of a cmiser (hopelead our Navy into the Eighties. Should people fully) in San Diego. have missed the earlier news, Tim De Gavre and Ron Carlberg were selected for full bird in Class Chapters the Air Force several months ago! Also, the Staff Corps selection boards just reported out It is time to get the class chapters reorand Ned Kuhns has been picked up for 0-6 ganized and active in their respective areas.

(Supply Corps).

Pinky Saunders is working on the Norfolk VA " N o t to slight our entrepeneurs—Jim Chapter, Peter Dolan is going to get the SouthGeorge has shouldered the responsibility of reem Califomia Chapter back on its feet, Pat SultaiHng '61 ball caps. Our initial order will be livan and Denny Vied have reactivated the available at Homecoming this year. I would Northem Califomia Chapter with a recent July guess that the few will go quick—so get to Jim 4th Picnic. What about the other a r e a s ASAP should you want to shield your eyes Dallas—Northern New England (forgot to from the sun or your neighbors' eyes from the mention the formation of the Southem NE reflection off your forehead."

Chapter by Bob Traister)—Chicago, Seattie, From around the class, Ben Gerson, your Philadelphia, Florida, etc.? Let's get the Chap-

61

Shipmate, September 1979

treasurer, has joined the Washington (DC) offices of Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner, and Smith, Inc. I'm sure he will continue his super performance.

George Glavis who has been very active in the San Diego area, wrote the following about the tumout for the '61 JUNE WEEK WEST: "JUNE WEEK WEST was very enjoyable with approximately 800 at the banquet from Class 1920-'74. Our '61 participation follows: Corky and Gary Carlson—Gary is at Naval Oceans Systems Center working on far-out designs.

Rose and Gary Chapel—Gary is on the new Tomahawk program at General Dynamics.

Dianna and George Dewhirst—Between cross-country races, George finds time for command of the PERMIT (SSN-594) and loves every minute of it.

Judy and George Glavis—George works on AEGIS new constmction projects in between his regular Bell System assignments as senior engineer for building design and constmction in Southem Califomia Chris and Rick Holly—Rick is scheduled to be relieved as CO BRADLEY (FF-1041) this Fall and he will then enter the Naval War College.

Nancy and Rod Horne—Rod is in transit from AT&T to PT&T Headquarters Staff in San Francisco. San Diego '61 was staunchly supported by Rod and Nancy for many years, but Northem California will benefit from our loss as they move to 232 Boca Raton Ct., Walnut Creek CA 94598.

Patsy and Bill Kraus—Despite all his gripes about long hours. Bill has succeeded admirably in private business, and now is president of Vu-Data Corp.

Louise and Gene Mitchell—Awarded the "longest distance" prize from Riverside where Gene is district program evaluator for the Jumpa Unified School System.

Johanna and Jim Richardson—Jim is skipper of HEPBURN ( F F - 1 0 6 5 ) , and keeps SURFPAC

afloat together with our other Desron-13 classmates who couldn't attend: Gene Dvomick—CO, H. B. WILSON ( D D G 7) Ken Sydow—CO, BERKLEY ( D D G - 1 5 )

Fred Triggs—CO, DAVID R . RAY (DD-972).

Lynn and Bill Rothert—Bill not only has command of a submarine now, but he's slated as PCO for new constmction in Maine this Fall. Not to be outdone, his wife led the women in the cross-country race during JUNE WEEK WEST. Ann and Bill Rothwell—Bill commands the 3rd Marine Battalion at Camp Pendleton, but somehow his pleasant smile doesn't depict the gmff 3rd Batt as we knew it at Annapolis. He and Ann put most other Classmates back a few years on the dance floor as they showed off all the stuff that NROTC duty included at Miami of Ohio.

Mary and Mike Stafford—"Dave" as he's known in civilian life, is a senior systems engineer for Honeywell, and heavily involved in shipboard installations. He promises to raise our "Present Members" score by joining USAA. They reside at 2027 Hawkins Way, Spring Valley CA 92077.

Others who couldn't attend: Tom Anderson—Supply Officer KITTYHAWK ( C V 63) at sea. Now enroute to NAVSUP. Dave Benson—Flying in and out of Saudi Arabia.

Mike Bradley—WESTPAC Karla and Roger Bullene—Manager, NUTECH, San Jose, California. Dick Butrovich—San Francisco.

Arlie Campbell—PCO OHIO ( S S B N ) Gold

100 Crew. Micky Chase—SURFPAC Staff. Jerry Dunn—CO, DECATUR ( D D G - 3 1 ) . Robin and

Dick Holt—Treasure Island, San Francisco. Jim Ibach—NAS Alameda. Sally and Bob K l i n e - C O , LYNDE MCCORMICK ( D D G - 8 ) CORAL SEA ( C V A - 4 3 ) .

to

Dick and Sandra Petrucci (1), cut change of command cake with his relief, Cdr. R. H. Stowell Jr. '63, and wife Dick Petrucci was relieved as CO, VP-26 on 1 June by Ralph Stowell, '63. Dick, Sandra and all are in Washington where Dick is now assigned to OPNAV (OP-IOIDL). While Dick was skipper of the Trident Squadron, VP-26 began transition to the P-3C update II aircraft and was presented both the Silver and Gold Anchor awards for retention excellence. I'll bet he had more fun flying planes than flying a desk.

Finally our missing persons section: Rick Fluegel writes after many years and said that having read through a June issue of Shipmate passed on by a friend in '57, he got increasingly nostalgic and had to put pen to paper.

Rick noted that his reaction was probably not unusual as the percentage of alumni membership seems to vary directly with the number of years since graduation. I believe this is tme for our era and previous Classes, but the Alumni Association has been doing a much better job in the past couple of years with graduating classes. Anyway to continue, Rick has joined.

He was assigned to USS KING and R. B. AN-

DERSON in San Diego following graduation.

Rick married the former Donna King of Pensacola in 1963 and resigned in 1965. For the past eight years, he has been a general partner in a venture capital organization located in San Francisco (WESTVEN). Donna, Rick and fifteen-year-old Kristin live near San Francisco at 310 Twin Peaks Lane, Alamo CA 94507.

Rick closes by saying he sees Tony Hocker several times a week in the Bank of America Center elevator. Tony looks prosperous and is involved with the Henderson-Boston Corporation, a large investment counseling firm.

Hope to see many of you at Homecoming this year and while I'm traveling with the INSURV Board.

Get it done with '61.

62 Sec'y, Cdr. Howard Pinskey SC USNR-R 2200 Somerville Rd. Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 54 Homecoming '79 has arrived and the numerous festivities are about to begin. In addition to everything by the Academy and the Alumni Association, the Class of '62 will have a busy Saturday, 22 September. Events include:

1000—Class Meeting, Room 102, Luce Hall; 1130 Tailgate Party—East side of Stadium.

Follow the '62 balloon; 1330—Beat UCONN 1800—Homecoming Party—South River Yacht Club—Dress is casual and the cash bar stays open until 2330. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, dancing and good old times available.

Please call Joe Procopio for information and reservations: 703/820-6459 (home) or 202/6945330 (office).

Around the Fleet Congratulations are in order for our first Navy captains. The Captain Selection Board announced their results in June and Leighton Smith—Commander Aviation Detailer here in Washington, and Tom Mercer—XO of the carrier ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) in the Pacific were selected.

Congratulations are also in order for our Marine Corps, lieutenant colonel selectees: Cossaboon, Dawson, Dennis, Dumont, Falkenbach. Gage, Pat Jones, LaDuca, Madonna, Ripley, Roll, Sullivan and Wyly. The USAF will announce their lieutenant colonels this fall.

Phyllis and Paul Galanti are now in residence in The Yard. Paul is a battalion officer and was recentiy elected to the USNA Alumni Association Board of Trustees for the 1979-82 term.

Steve Chadwick recently returned from refresher training in Guantanamo Bay. He is commanding officer of the destroyer USS PETERSON, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.

Additionally, his ship participated in training exercises off Andros Island, Bahamas and Vieques Island, Puerto Rico and visited Port au Prince, Haiti.

The PETERSON is 563-feet long, displaces 7,800 tons, carries a crew of 250 officers and enlisted men, and is designed for antisubmarine warfare.

Jim Hitchborn's change of command took place in Yokosuka, Japan, in August: he was

1967 and became a pilot for United Airiines.

Also got interested in real estate. In 1972 a former P-2 driver and I started a company. We now have a fine bunch of people to help us and enjoy it a lot.

"We live a long block from Diane and Jerry Munger and about two miles from Mary and Ron Baker. Saw John Baehr in April; he looks good and is doing very well with a fixed base operation in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

"My new address is 7608 So. Tumberry Trail, Crystal Lake IL 60014."

That's the news for this month. Please send in your cards and letters and recent or past photos for inclusion in our next issues.

Your thought and concerns for our MIAs and their families is appreciated.

See you all at Homecoming.

63 Sec'y, Cdr. F. R. Whalen USN 8080 Powderbrook Lane Springfield VA 22153 Percent Members: 56 Been a good month for incoming so I'll get right on to it. For openers, Paul Tobin wrote in from the "little house on the prairie" in the PCO Senior Officer Ship Material Readiness ( S O S M R C ) course in Idaho and passed along the accompanying pic of '63ers at SOSMRC, gathered at Jacky and Tom Sheridan's home in Idaho Falls. All are headed for DD/FF commands with the exception of Tom who is a tenured keeper of the engineering gospel at the school.

relieved as C O . of USS RAMSEY ( F F G - 2 ) .

Jim's new duty is that of commanding officer.

Naval Recmiting District, Kansas City, Missiouri.

From the World of Business The insurance industry provides us with news of two of our Classmates, Roy Vreeland and Lynn Alan Brooks. Roy has been elected an assistant secretary in the data processing department of the Hartford Insurance Group, where he is now assistant director of computer operations.

Lynn, a senior vice president at Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, has been named to head the company's corporate government and industry relations department.

He is a 1971 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and is a member of The Hartford County Connecticut and American Bar Association. He joined Connecticut General in 1977 as second vice president with responsibility for a broad range of extemal affairs and the specific assignment of coordinating the company's energy activities. Prior to joining Connecticut General, he was commissioner of Connecticut's department of planning and energy policy.

Active in community affairs, Lynn is a tmstee of the Northern Energy Corporation and the Northeast Solar Energy Center. He is a corporator of the Hartford Seminary Foundation and is a past chairman of the Tri-State Regional Planning Commission.

Larry Durbin writes: "I gave up the USN in

'63ers in Idaho Falls Shown here are: bottom row (L to R), Bernie Patterson, Tom Sheridan, Walt Walters and Spense Johnson; top row, Jim Fontana, Denny Conley and Paul.

Phil Marsden forwarded a letter from RAdm. and Mrs. C C Kirkpatrick USN (Ret.) '31 whom you'll recall were made honorary members of the Class last Fall. From the Admiral's letter: "The action taken by the Class of '63 left tears of deep pride and appreciation in our eyes. In our days with you fellows, the choir always came down the aisle on Sunday mornings singing hymn number 367. The opening words were 'when moming gilds the skies'—that best expresses our feelings.

"After all, you were the first class to completely substantiate our firm conviction that the midshipmen indeed formed a group of the finest young men in this or any other country.

"With sincere appreciation and honest deep-seated pride in each and every one of you—we both proudly accept honorary membership in the United States Naval Academy Class of 1963."

Shipmate, September 1979

101 Doug Davidson forwarded on a note from Jim Gardner who's currently C O . of the Recmiting Station in Detroit, but headed for Washington and a year as student at the Postgraduate Intelligence School at Anacostia. Jim's next slated for Paris and an assistant attache billet in September 1980 and will be pinning on his lieutenant colonel silver hardware about the same time. Beth and Jim's address in DC will be 4700 Twinbrook Rd., Fairfax VA 22032.

Jim Slaughter checked in from Alexandria, Egypt, that is, for his once-every-decade breaking of the silence. Jim's CO of VAW-124, an E-2C squadron, deployed aboard AMERICA (CV-66) in the Med. Wife Carolyn is "seagulling" around the Med following the ship for about two months, leaving only after spending all remaining bucks in Palma. Jim recenfly became a "centurion" in AMERICA. The unusual thing about it was the time required. . . Jim made his first trip in AMERICA over 13 years back as a member of the carrier's first air wing.

So, he's rightfully claiming the titie of America's "slowest centurion".

Sue and Ben Cole departed DC in July for Charleston, South Carolina, and his new post as head of the NSC Data Processing Department. The Cole's new address is 101 Lakeview Drive, Summerville SC 29483. Ben passed along a bio from Flack Logan who's currently skippering Fighter Squadron-32. Picking up on the more recent tours. Flack finished Monterey and an OA master's in '71 and headed on to VF-32 for his department head tour and ultimately, XO. In April '74, he reported to VF-124 where he served as a flight instmctor for the F-14 RTS and as management systems for COMFITAEWINGPAC Flack moved into VF-32 in March '77 as XO and assumed command in June '78. He and Kathleen, along with son Kelly Flack, have a home in Virginia Beach.

Daryl Rabert sent in a nice update for the column as follows: " I ' v e been living in Chicago since I was released from active duty in October 1967. My wife Bonnie and I live on the north side of Chicago and I am a senior business analyst/consultant for the Wickes Corporation. My wife has her own business, a food consultant. What this means is that I get to eat a lot of good food and at the same time try to keep my weight down. I am still in the Marine Corps Reserve, drilling at NAS Glenview, Illinois. I am currently the executive officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron-48 (H&HS-48).

"In May my unit attended its annual training duty at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point. The unit participated in a combined forces exercise with the regular establishment.

While at Cherry Point, 1 saw Maj. Lou Simpleman (lieutenant colonel selectee). Lou is currently the C O . of Marine Air Control Squadron SIX. Prior to becoming C O . , he was the S-4 for Marine Air Control Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;28 at Cherry Point. Lou, his wife JoAnn and two children live in New Bern. . . Lou spends his extra time playing golf on the golf course in his backyardâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;tough life.

"I also had a phone conversation with Cdr. Ken Carlsen, C O . of VAQ-129, an FRS squadron at Whidbey Island, Washington. He, wife Carol and son John are enjoying the great Northwest country. Ken is headed to Yokosuka in August to become the X.O. of USS MIDWAY.

"Finally, A. J. Oakes is still alive and well in the San Francisco Bay area selling stocks and anything else he can. He's VP for Smith, BarShipmate, September 1979

ney, Harris and Upham in San Francisco."

Now, a couple of items gathered from diverse sources. George Emery broke loose from the nuclear training instmctor business here in Washington and is headed out for command of USS GROTON. Eddy Mascitto was just relieved as CO of GUDGEON. Lee Cargill recently left the Naval War College enroute the USS RANGER and Jack McDonald was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding service as CO of USS PINTADO and "masterful application of submarine skills during long periods in the Arctic under ice in shallow, uncharted waters."

Address Update Cdr. James E. Hutcheson Jr. USN c/o SupShips, Boston Naval Shipyard Bldg. 114, Sect. D 666 Summer St., Boston MA 02210 Cdr. C E. Schafer USN c/o Commanding Officer U. S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba FPO, New NY 09593 Good show on the penmanship, guys! Keep it comin' and start planning now for Homecoming '79.

64 Sec'y, LCdr. James Baumstark, USN 10420 Collingham Dr. Fairfax VA 22032 Corr. Sec'y, Jerold F. (Jerry) Anderson 5173 Dungannon Rd. Fairfax VA 22030 703/278-8277 Percent Members: 54 As you read this. Homecoming will be almost upon us and everyone will be thinking football and good times. However, as I write this it is still the middle of July and Homecoming is still two months away. We remain hopeful for a big tum-out although response, thus far, has been light. I know many of you are waiting on the gasoline situation (which here in Washington has just been abominable the past six weeks or so, but seems to be getting slightiy better) as well as your personal schedule. The planning committee continues to be optimistic for a big crowd.

My pleas for news has not fallen on deaf ears. The faithful have responded. Tony Garcia's letter arrived the day I mailed last month's column off to the editor, so although the news is a bit dated we'll print it anyway.

Tony was attending Marine Corps Command and Staff College at the time he wrote the letter. Graduation was scheduled for 1 June.

Tony should be in Okinawa now, then on to Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, next year.

Before going to Quantico, Tony was CO of a headquarters squadron at Cherry Point. Bill Blaha, Barry Banks and John Buckelew all were in the same Quantico course with Tony. Bill and wife Karen and daughter Beth are going on to Camp Lejeune where he'll be an S-3 of the 6th Marines. Bill had been here in Washington at Headquarters, Marine Corps before going to Quantico. Tony reports that Bill is in super shape, having mn in both the Boston and Marine Marathon this past year. Barry Banks will be staying in the area with wife Jane and sons Todd and Scott. Barry will be test and

evaluation coordinator for the F-18 at NAVAIRSYSCOM in Crystal City. He had been XO of VMFA-115 (F-4s) at Beaufort, South Carolina. Judy and John Buckelew have been at Quantico for awhile and will stay on after graduation to work on the Marine Corps Distributed Systems Accounts for the Source Data Automated Systems (hope you guys understand what that all means!). He was previously the head of the Instmctor Management Division of Educational Progress at the Education Center at Quantico. John is also the proud holder of a Ph.D. in history which he eamed in 1974. Bill and Tony have both eamed M.S.s.

Who says Marines can't read? Tony also reports seeing Chuck Krulak who is at HQ, M. C and Steve Laabs who is in the CNO's office. Good letter, Tony, and thanks a bunch!

Judy sent a nice note saying that she and Lee Twyford are still loving the Miami area after seven years. They have their own business.

Diversified Computer Systems, Inc. which is located right across the street from the Miami airport. Lee left active duty (F-4s) and went with EDS before deciding to strike out on his own. The Twyfords are active in the Southeast Florida chapter of the Alumni Association and are always looking for new members. Point of contact for those interested is Elmer C " T u r k " Powell (CDR, USNR Ret.), 11345 S.W. 108th Court, Miami FL 33176. Judy recently had lunch with Jim (Soupy) Campbell's mom and that's where the picture came from.

Don't blame me, Jim! I'm just a conduit for the cards and letters from Alumni land. By the way. Soupy was in CORAL SEA at press time.

Jim Campbell as a boy Marty Phillips checked in with a short note saying his Med cmise was going to get back a few days too late to make Homecoming. However, he did send a few bucks for Ken Fusch's treasury, which we need and appreciate. Marty is XO of VA-195. Also at sea with Marty is Ernie Christenson, XO of VF-114. Jay Finney has orders to be XO of VA-192.

Class Pres. Tom Swartz has become a victim of Proposition 13. I always hesitate to edit Tom's letters and his latest is no exception so here it is: Dear Jerry, Please excuse my Hallmark Stationery as it's all I can find. You're doing a great job filling our column with news, even when your reporters in the field are, like me. professional procrastinators. I have a few spicy

102 news items but nothing Jack Anderson will steal.

I am still loving and living in beautiful San Francisco (beautiful if you don't count mayor murders and gay uprisings). We hocked my Naval Academy B-robe and purchased an unbelievable mortgage in August (which came with a house as an extra) and to completely join the middle class we (my wife, Marilyn and 1) are expecting our first tax-deduction in November, probably to be timed with Navy's victory over Army. It'll be one game I'll miss as I'll be out cold on some hospital floor, having flunked the Lamaize birth exam. One-quarter of all the teachers in S. F. were laid off in June, so I am writing this letter in the unemployment line, while thinking of witty things to put in my resume (like greyhound race, or cmise box race champion of room 3201). Lucky for me my wife has marketable skills. Maybe I should't keep showing up to interview in my bell bottoms and rain gear. So now on with the real news.

As you reported, Mooner Hewit is now commanding officer of BLUEFISH. His wife Linda and kids Heather and Jim are proud of papa.

Some other proud families are the Ellis clan and the Silvers. Jerry took over com-

65

66

Sec'y LCdr. Dave Anderson USN 2460 Cordero Rd. Del Mar CA 92014 Percent Members: 51

East Coast Corres.: LCdr. Thomas I. Eubanks USN

I received a card from Frederick Koberlein who just last December graduated from the Florida State University College of Law with honors. He has also passed the Florida bar exam and was admitted to practice in May. Fred, his wife Linda Cheryl and two children, Cheryl Lynn and Frederick, reside in Lake City, Florida. A news release also shows Ken Castelano retuming in April from a WestPac deployment in USS BRADLEY (FF-1041) where he's XO. Arnie McKechnie also finally retumed from his extended deployment on USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64). Arnie is assistant supply officer and has a department of over 700 men.

He, his wife Carol and 4 children have a house in San Diego. BiU Erickson who is CO, USS PEGASUS ( P H M - 1 ) departed San Diego in June for a new homeport in Norfolk. Bill, his wife Emily and lovely little daughter Sarah, age 10 months, will be living around Washington as Bill reports to OPNAV this Summer.

A pemsal of naval orders reveals Paul Thorsen going to command of the USS CONQUEST (MSO-488) out of Seattie and Dick Gerret going to his second command (a '65 first?), the MSO PLUCK, homeported in San Diego. Meanwhile Andy Fahey's probably well entrenched by now as XO, USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) and Fred Prickett is (at least) the third Classmate to be in command of an MSO. Fred's in EXCEL in San Francisco. Orders also indicate Ken Miles leaving NAVAIRSYSCOMHQTRS in DC for duty with PATRON 10 and Joe Garaba enroute from USS RANGER to FITRON 126. Johnny Padgett's on his way to Staff COMCARAIRWING 14 from NAVAIRTESTCEN PAX RIVER. Chuck Reidel (JAGC) has left Navy Legal Service Office, Subic Bay, for NAS, Norfolk, and Tom Humphreys has orders from NAVSPASYSALT Los Angeles to Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu. Fred Glaeser is now attached to CARAEWRON 123 having left the RAG, CARAEWTRARON 120, and Ed Pratt had his orders changed and is reporting

USS ARTHUR W . RADFORD ( D D - 9 6 8 )

FPO New York NY 09501 West Coast Cortes.: Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. P.O. Box 1011 La JoUa CA 92037 Percent Members: 49 West Coast News

At this writing, the plans for the JUNE WEEK WEST have been completed and I should have a complete report for the next issue. Our thanks to Rich McDonald, who took time to coordinate the plans for our class attendance. Rich is practicing law and has his own firm in San Diego, with three partners.

I had a nice letter from Marty Coers, who is a sales engineer with a solar heating company in the San Francisco Bay area. Marty was newly elected to the position of secretary of the Sacramento branch of the Alumni Associa tion and is living at 5307 Marconi, Sacramento, 95608, and can be reached at 916/483-9958. Incidentally, their monthly meeting is on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lobby restaumand of USS ULYSSES S . GRANT ( S S B N rant at 12 noon across from the State Capitol.

1631 BLUE) in Febmary and Rosemary, They currently have over 40 members and inKevin, Kari Lyn, and Christopher are happy vite anyone in the area to stop in at one of their for dad and glad that they will stay in Conget-togethers. Marty sends his best to some of necticut. (Why would any one be glad to live his old 18th Co. friends; Jimmy Lewis, and where it snows?)

Rusty Hale.

I think Larry Silver is slated to be CO of Down in Los Angeles, Dan McGoldrick is the HADDO (or HADDOCK) late this Summer or the regional director for real-estate developearly this Fall. Anyway he'll be home-ported ment for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurin San Diego and was happy. (Does it snow ance. His office is 10960 Wilshire Blvd. suite in San Diego?)

622, L.A 90024. He says, "It's just like owning Marcia and Win Peterson are still living a piece of the Rock!" and loving it on Mercer Island, Washington.

Paul Buege just retumed from an extended Woodie Vaughn passed the bar last fall and deployment in the Westem Pacific with VP-48 went into a bar to celebrate with Connie, based out of NAS Moffett Field. Paul flies the Woodie III and Scott. They have moved to P-3 Orion, and really does conduct antisubAtianta, Georgia, where Woodie works for marine warfare missions, just like it says in the firm of Kidd Pickens and Tate. (Soon to Reef Points. become the firm of Vaughn and Slim PicGorgeous George Goryanec is stationed in kens?)

Lemoore NAS with Attack Squadron 122. His Brian Baunu-uk, our star of commercials latest press release says he's a 1961 graduate of and movies, was seen on TV in a 2-hour to USS R. K. TURNER ( C G 2 0 ) as XO vice The Rayen School and a 1966 graduate of the special of emergency under the stage name USS FiSKE. My old roommate, Jim Taylor, is United States Naval Academy. He remembers of Brian Collins. He was a cop with original lines like "10-4" and "Let's get out of finally graduating from PG School in Monterey the former, but cannot swear to the latter! and has orders to Naval Shipyard, Puget Careful with those planes, George. here." Brian is staying in shape by mnning Sound, while Elden Ploof has departed PAJoe Wiggins is serving with Attack Squadron marathons. (I'm trying to stay in shape by TRON 17 for Staff, COMPATWING 2.

Last 27, NAS Lemoore, as administrative officer, mnning water.) but not least, Joe Faltisco has left USNA for following an extended tour with USS Tom Stick opened his dental practice in duty aboard USS JOHN F . KENNEDY (CV-67).

ENTERPRISE in Westpac in late 1978. Joe flies San Francisco and promises to make all paNext month's column should provide some the A-7E Corsair, a jet bomber, designed for tients clones of Marie Osmond. update on all the Classmates who made JUNE all-weather operation and capable of both tacWell, my number is coming up here in the WEEK WEST in San Diego and attended a re- tical bombing and providing close air support unemployment line so I'll sign off. union party at my house in mid-June. Not sure for ground troops. Joe asked me to throw in Keep up the good work. Your columns are if I'll be able to make Homecoming this year. the latter for those of you that have forgotten well read, just not always well answered.

If not, tmst I'll get some hot news and pic- your Plebe rates.

Tom tures. Don't forget. Homecoming this year is Bo Wiley is doing great in the law practice in So with that, it's time to close. Yours tmly 21-23 September. Our DC area chapter presi- Fayetteville, Arkansas. If he's not in his office has to pack his bags for two weeks of P-3 ASW dent, Pete Gness 301/245-7024, will have details when you call, try the pro shop or the putting flying in the Azores. Paul Fletcher is now XO on class functions. That's all until next month. green at the Fayetteville Country Club. Bo's of NAF Lajes, Azores, so I'm looking forward only a 5 handicap, but has issued a standing to some home-cooking from Mary. The way challenge to William "Spats" Spadafora, and P-3s have been falling out of the sky lately I've the Dave "Boy" Bill to invade his woods for a been buming the midnight oil studying the 36-hole shootout. If they have trouble making NATOPS manual. You'd think after flying the connections through Dallas, he'll send his thing for 13 years one could ease up a bit, but plane for them. Must be nice in the Midwest! alas such is not the case. See you at That's about it for this time. Let's hear from Homecoming! some more of you on the West Coast, and we'll see you in the Fall, if we see you at all.

Shipmate, September 1979

103 East Coast News together during the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, when Roger Staubach and the DalThis should be my next-to-last column from las Cowboys go after the Oakland Raiders. the Meditertanean, after which I hope to have More recently (last Saturday in fact) 1 ran into access to the telephone again for news. This Buck Buchanan at the casual bar in NAS Jax. deployment has been a real exercise in isolaHe was drilling with the reserve P-3 squadron tion, and my sincere thanks goes out to those there and is presently flying co-pilot in a DC-9 of you who have took the time to drop me a for Eastem. About seven or eight months ago note.

Dick Hobbs was in Toledo doing a little job Special thanks to Carl McCullough who hunting. His search ended back in Annapolis, brings us up-to-date on the Washington scene: however with the Naval Institute Proceedings "We've just finished elections and the '66 where Dick can pursue his love of writing. We Washington Chapter will install the following intend to see Dick and his wife Jean this Fall new officers on May 25 at Mike Kelly's house: when weflydown for Homecoming." chairman—Al Konetzni; vice chairman—Mike The information above may seem a little Field; secretary—Dick Snaider; treasurer— dated, but with a July-August issue preceding Russ Hale—3rd term; and committee this issue, the time delay was more noticeable members—Tom Gibson, Al Hendershot, John this month than usual. Carl just missed my Suhy.

July-August submission by a few days, and it's "Homecoming is taking shape much like last been two months now since that went in. year's activities. Jack Jewell will be mnning it Miscellaneous News via the Grapevine. Jim from USNA, and has reserved the Bavarian Room for a cookout beginning at 1730. The Hough is enroute to USS VANCOUVER ( L P D - 2 ) as XO following a demanding tour at the tailgate party will be under the balloon as Armed Forces Staff College. Bob Nutwell is usual. now CO of Attack Squadron 105 out of Cecil "New guys around here are Bob Stankowski Field. Rich Hulse is now the OIC of the Avia(NMPC-443) and Andy Sosnicky at OPNAV. tion Support Unit, also at Cecil. Denny Zveare Scott Redd now works in OPNAV also (OPis enroute to USS TATTNALL ( D D G - 1 9 ) as XO. OOK).

Frank Swientek has moved from USS LASALLE "Mike Kelly asked me to pass along the (AGF-3), COMIDEASTFOR flagship, to the goals recentiy arrived at for use of the slowly staff of COMPHIBRON TWO in Norfolk. accumulating class funds. The primary goal is: Bruce Wyman has finally left Washington for Continued growth of the fund through reliable his XO tour on USS KALAMAZOO (AOR-6), investment media of low to moderate risk. homeported in Mayport.

"Under this primary heading are three speFinally, Wayne Olsen is moving from sub cific uses: 1. Underwriting of a project which school in New London to XO of the Blue crew will benefit the Academy through memorials, etc. 2. Member beneficiary program. Recogni- on USS ALEXANDER HAMILTON (SSBN-617).

That's it from the Far East Coast for another tion or remembrance of a class member month. I return from deployment on 22 Septhrough scholarships, etc., not to exceed $500/year. This will be administered by the tember, so i t ' s unlikely that I'll make Executive Committee beginning in 1984. Homecoming this year. A few of you will have 3. Continued growth of the fund to allow mis- to pass the appropriate info and photos along. cellaneous expenditures such as yearbook, 20th reunion, etc.

"Finally, Bill Russell recentiy began a new career with a new wife. He married the former Gail Dempsey early this year and then opened Russell Associates, a govemment marketing, counseling firm in Alexandria. Judy and Harry Sec'y, LCdr. Jay WiUiams USN 3534 Riverside Ave. Maixner attended the wedding. " Jacksonville FL 32205 The following note from Tom Mintun brings us up to date from the Midwest: "Thought 1 Percent Members: 51 Your former secretary, Paul Schissler, would check in with you and pass on a few tidbits about me and the few Classmates I have slithered over to my house recently while on a business trip to Jax. Actually, the real reason come in contact with in the past few years.

"My family presently lives in Toledo, Ohio, for the trip to collect congratulations for his following recent 'civilian tours' in Taipei, latest addition—Joanne Elizabeth, bom on 22 Taiwan, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and San Jose, June. Paul is the range officer for the Naval California. I am on field assignment to the Underwater Systems Command in Newport.

Fermi II nuclear power plant as a nuclear Drop him a line at 139 Sakonnet Boulevard, engineer for G.E. I'm trying to maintain some Narragansett.

The News Center has revealed Bump Elliot's semblance of Navy ties by flying P-3As for VP-93 out of. ANGB Selfridge near Detroit arrival in Mayport, on the staff of COMCARwhen I'm not actively attempting to promul- GRU SIX. Fred Heinemann recently finished gate the facts about nuclear energy as presi- PG school. Navy Times ran a photo of Gary dent of the local area People for Energy Prog- Wright acting in a Subic Bay amateur theatre production. ress.

On the Jacksonville scene, it appears that "Recently while on ACTDUTRA to NAF Lajes I came within inches of seeing my old Coming Home plebe summer roommate, Tom Nesbitt, on deployment to Rota, Spain, as VP-ll's mainteto nance officer. Several months back I had occasion to work with Mike Haskins on an HOMECOMING? Alumni Association fund raising. Mike is admin officer with VP-44 in NAS Jacksonville.

During the same fund drive 1 received a letter from Jim Cowardin who lives in Columbus, 21, 22, 23 Ohio, and works with the severely and proSeptember 1979 foundly retarded for the state. We hope to get

67

Shipmate, September 1979

'67's P-3 contingent is flooding back for second squadron tours. Three Classmates are in my class—John Ryan (VP-26), Jim Knox (VP-23), and Van McCullough (VP-8)—all in Bmnswick. Van is coming from EISENHOWER Special Weapons, John from PATWING FIVE in Bmnswick, and Jim from Bermuda. Norb Ryan will leave VP-30 staff shortly for VP-56 here in Jax. Mike Glemm is headed for VP-45, Dave Santoro for VP-16, and Jon Holzafpel for VP-49. There are loads of other guys already in squadrons, but I think I have previously mentioned most of them.

The folks from Shipmate tell me I goofed my July-August expose by exceeding the length limit, so . . . here's the second installment of Pat Staeheli's letter, and we quote: Skip Soper was up here recentiy for a Boeing Aero-Engineering interview and will be relocating to the Seattle-Tacoma area in June '79. He presentiy works on the engineering staff of the Naval Air Rework Facility at North Island and lives north of San Diego in Poway.

Skip went the helicopter route, got his M. S. in aeronautical engineering from Monterey and left the Navy in July 1977 after 3 years with HELSUPRON 3 in San Diego. He is presentiy flying H-3s with the reserves at North Island.

Skip and his wife Sue have two boys, aged 9 and 7.

Yours tmly has not been back to the Washington, D.C-Annapolis area since that Summer of '67 when I spent a week end in the slammer for punching out an off-duty cop at a D.C. nite club and subsequentiy lost the National Science Foundation Scholarship 1 had been awarded at graduation. I then proceeded to Pensacola, went into the helo pipeline and soon found myself flying helicopter gunships over the rivers of South Vietnam with the river patrol units. That tour was high-lited by a 10 day R&R in the Philippines where I met the girl who 3 years later was to become my first wife—(I have not yet met my second wife).

My next stop in my navy career was a year with HELSUPRON Seven in the Gulf of Tonkin, South China Sea, Cubi Pt., Philippines, and Imperial Beach, Califomia. That tour was highlighted by week-end shuttles to offshore islands in the South China Sea, occasional forays into Haiphong harbor to pick up downed jet jocks, and "chicken" games (playing chicken) with 8000 mountains in the P.I. during thunderstorms.

For my final navy tour I flew CH-46s and C-117s for the Naval Air Facility at Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam, and I flew all over Vietnam that year hauling food supplies, Seabees, cargo, ammunition—you name it—to support naval advisory groups stmng out all over the coast of Vietnam from the Delta to the DMZ. I've been a civilian since October '72 and have had a pretty active life so far.

I worked as an "air cargo pilot" for a while in the Southem Philippines and Mindanao area ('Contrabandista' is a more correct expression), studied aeronautical engineering for a while in Manila, spent a few months detained because an investigation relating to the martial law proclamation by Marcos and my acquaintance with certain business rivals of Marcos. I left the Philippines with a wife and 2 adopted children in Dec. 1973 (using a Brazilian passport to leave the country). And after settling in Tacoma, Washington, I tried my hand at a T.V. repair shop, driving taxi-cabs, programming mini-computers, and selling computer softwjire for Burroughs Computer Corp.

Then 4 years and three kids later 1 went to

104 work for Boeing Computer Services as a systems analyst in airline and marketing analysis.

I now have six children, have completed a master's of science in systems engineering management after 3 years of night school at a u s e extension class at McChord AFB, and am also a full-fledged Wartant-Officer helicopter gunship pilot in the Washington State Air National Guard. I spent 4V^ years with the Naval Air Reserve at Whidbey Is., Washington, as a non-aviation admin-type billet and after 4Vi years of flying a desk, having made LCDR USNR, I traded the LCDR for a CW02 with lots of flight time, and have enjoyed every minute of it for the past two years. Gotta hand it to those Army pilots—they sure know how to fly in rough tertain and mountain areas but don't trust 'em in the clouds, at night or over water.

Personally, my biggest accomplishments since graduation have been 1) being the father of 6 children and keeping out of debt at the same time; 2) doing a marathon in under 3 hours—2:58 in 1974; and 3) learning to speak Spanish-Filipino (Tagalog) and Portuguese conversantly—I took French at Boat School.

If any Classmates are in the area (Puget Sound) they are welcome to stop by. My house is old and needs some work and with 6 kids I cannot afi"ord a lot of luxuries but I make my own wine from my own grapes, grow my own fmit and vegetables (in summer) and always have some spare wine on hand to go with my home cooked spaghetti, lasagna or caneloni.

Active life indeed! Pat lives at 5109 N. 45th, Tacoma WA 98407. Give him a ring at 206/ 752-6199. Thanks for the letter, Companheiro.

I reported in May that the Isherwood complex is getting the axe. What a battle is shaping up over that issue! Will the benevolent preservationist forces prevail over this, the most ambitious thmst yet perpetrated by the evil, insidious legions of the diggers and fillers?

Watch this space for the next spine-tingling episode.

Sid Mohsberg is a civil engineer serving as aide for DCNO (Logistics) in Washington. He lives at 9309 Clanbrook Court in Fairfax.

Hey, you all write, OK? I think I've got a new fish on the line and I want to go out with a bang. See you.

68 Sec'y/Treas., LCdr. Chris Glutting USN Dept. of Leadership and Law, USNA Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 52

69

70

Sec'y, Mr. Marshall E. Rachmiel Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Thomas W. McQueen SC USN Room 4107, Bancroft Hall, USNA Annapolis, MD 21412 Percent Members: 43

Sec'y, Lt. Royal W. ConneU USN, Division of Professional Development USNA, Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 45

Well, the Class of '83 is here. Boy, do they look young!! This issue is one of those goodnews-bad-news jokes. First, the bad news: If you haven't noticed before, this month is Homecoming and our 10th reunion. If you haven't made plans to attend, you are going to miss a good time. About 500 people have already indicated they will be here. If you need information, contact the National Alumni Chapter at 301/263-4448.

That's the bad news, so now the good news: The good news is that you won't have to read any more dribble written by me. To paraphrase one of our former leaders—You aren't going to have Tom McQueen to kick around anymore.

I'm packing up my bride, Joan, and children, Leah and Megan, and moving to Califomia. I plan to become a student again out at Monterey for the next year-and-a-half. (Hopefully with better results than the 4 years here at Annapolis.)

Not much news to report but here goes!

Andy Scott called to shoot the breeze and said he will be representing the old "Thirsty Third" at Homecoming. He and Margie will be winging in from San Francisco. Other 3 Company representatives Andy knows about who are coming are Ron Gumbert, John Chevrier, Hank Kucinski, and Randy Henderson. Andy is trying to dmm up interest in some type of over-thehill-gang touch football game. (The last time Andy did that he went NPQ.) Good luck, gang; wish 1 could be there.

From the wires of the Fleet Hometown News Center 1 have the following news. Dave Daggett recently retumed from a WESTPAC cmise in CONSTELLATION. Dave was part of the ship's company. Also embarked in Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 was Bill Proses.

Also retuming recently from WESTPAC but on board RANGER was Phil Lane. Phil was attached to Attack Squadron 145 out of Whidbey Island NAS. Tom Tyler recently participated in a joint exercise with the Koreans. Tom is the admin officer of the 9th Marine Amphib Brigade, based in Okinawa.

Now for a quick flash from the registrar at Johns Hopkins. Tom Fedyszyn received his doctor of philosophy degree on May 31. Congratulations, Tom! That's about all the news I have for now. I plan to turn the job over to one of our Classmates here at the Academy for the lame duck reporting between now and Homecoming.

Hopefully, the newly elected secretary will give us a good debrief on the Homecoming festivities. As for me, I wish each of you success.

I hope our paths will cross again and again.

BEAT ARMY!

Greetings. It is with sadness that I must note the death of Paul Mellott in an aircraft accident. His name was listed in last month's "Last Call," but I did not get the notice until too late to include it in the class article. To Allyson, Benjamin and Alyssa, I would like to express the condolences of the entire Class; our thoughts and prayers are with you.

FHTNC Reports: Larry Cleghorn has retumed from WestPac in CONSTELLATION: he is with VA-165 based at Whidbey Island and managed to make the portion of the cmise that went to the Indian Ocean. It sounds as if he's probably glad to be back.

Bill Helfin also recently retumed from sea on board USS BATON ROUGE as CHENG.

Chuck Freeman has now reported to the Third Marines on Okinawa and I'm sure would be glad to give welcome-aboard briefs to anybody happening through there.

And from the Union Camp Corporation I hear that Dale Stahl has been moved from Atlanta to Wayne, New Jersey, as the new VP and general manager of their container division. It sounds as if he has been quite busy since graduation. His last duty station was as an assistant professor of Naval Science at Penn State, where he acquired an MBA. He's also picked up an M.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Now then, 1 must say the mail box has been doing better of late, knock on wood; Summer must be the time that all the writing arms thaw out. Bob Blount writes that he and Jeanne and 3 daughters are living in Virginia Beach. He has left the Navy after serving as Weps in THOMAS C HART (FF-1092) and is selling real estate in the V-Beach/Norva area (all you home-lookers take note).

Also got a note from Guy Knieriem. He and Carole are in Michigan where he works for FoMoCo. He passed along a letter from Steve Bannat who is in (and out) of Charieston. Presently serving as Ops in SANTA BARBARA, he

has already done his first Med trip. He notes that his "top chop" is Ron Huddleston and the duty DCA is an ensign out of '77 (oh well).

Steve and Michele -f two just moved from the San Diego area and before he left, he managed to get an update on Charlie Carey, who is Ops in HoEL. What with the Iranian evacuation, Charlie is probably as practiced as any of us in the art of flailing.

Also, mmor has it that Joe Henry is on a sub in Charieston but as of his letter, Steve was unable to confirm or deny it. He did mention that Bob Blount and Jerry Mello were classmates at DESTECH but he has since lost track of Jerry. The Naval Engineers Bulletin had an article in it by Pete Alesso but, since it was written in a foreign language (nuke), we couldn't understand it. Finally, Steve passes along the news that Jerry Ermentrout is in Allentown, Pennsylvania, working for Air Products.

Lloyd Eadie writes from Louisville, Colorado, where he is living while he works for Ball Aerospace Systems Division in Boulder. (I wonder if he knows that Linda and Tom Howard are in Boulder too.) Anyway, he issues the Shipmate, September 1979

105 invitation to anyone who might drop by his chalet to go skiing any time. From what he writes, it sounds as if he saw a lot of the Norfolk-Naples route, having served out of Oceana with VA-85, on SACLANT Staff and then as Cat Officer on Indy before getting out to be a marketing manager. Lloyd also passes along the news of others, and I'll just quote his list rather than think of anything smart to say: "Pete King is with Delta out of Atlanta.

Charlie Williams is an ever popular CHENG aboard USS SAGINAW out of Little Creek. He and Linda have a one-year-old boy, Nathan.

Mike Boms is an instmctor at SWOS. He was formerly a CO of a mine sweeper out of Charieston. And Bill Pardee is a RIO at Oceana."

On the letterhead of a "Farris Company" from Atlanta I received a note from Marc Farris, and 1 noticed a coincidental similarity in the name of the company and the signature. The fact that the word president follows Marc's executive scrawl probably has nothing to do with that though. His tidbits include the fact that Mark Kane is VP and division manager for Ryan Homes in Atlanta and that they are building about 400/year down there. Marc has graciously offered a job to everyone so that they might pay for one of Mark's homes. That sounds like the ideal example of Classmate cooperation. Speaking of which. Marc has offered to help in the coordination of our tenth reunion for the Southeast region and believe me, if there is any way you can help, I'll let you know.

Finally, local news, Shauna and Jim Bowlin have a new (10 April) son, Jeremy. Jim tells me that their other two, Jeremy's big sisters, are loving it.

I have one bit of business before I close. The Alumni Association is looking for nominations for VP of both Eastem and Westem Areas as well as several Tmstees-at-Large. To be eligible, they must be members of the Association and be willing to serve. I have the apporpriate forms and more information if anyone has any suggestions.

As I sit beating away on my typewriter, the Class of '83 is reporting: the lost faces this morning were well remembered.

Remember '70's 10th in '80!!!

71 Sec'y, Capt. Charles E. Buyer III USMC Quarters H-4, Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 45 Well, what with this and that and froing and toing I missed my deadline and was able to get this much in only through the kindness of the people of Shipmate. Rest assured though that such an embarrassment will not occur again.

As a reminder, Homecoming Weekend is coming up in a few days. The 31st Company Wardroom will be open for general visiting between 10 and 12 on Saturday morning. Nick has organized another party to start before the game and to continue on afterwards. See you all there.

Better look in next month and read the gossip I have been saving but did not get in.

Shipmate, September 1979

72 Acting Correspondent, Alan R. Kraft 2705 Baldwin Lane, Bowie, MD 20715 Percent Members: 43 Thoughts of June Week must have stirred many souls, as the mail has been pouring in over the last two months. In the interest of time I may include segments of some of the letters instead of rewriting them. Fred Cohrs writes from Virginia Beach that he is stationed at FCDSSA, Dam Neck, after 6 years of sea duty, the last of which was in Okinawa as flag lieutenant for COMPHIBGRU ONE. He and wife Ann have a two-year-old son and a daughter bora 4 May 1979. Fred included this info on the 18th CO. '72ers; Al Szigety works in New Jersey at Bell Laboratories; Chris Castle is a product development engineer with Ford in Michigan; Ed Klein works as a super-salesman for Ingersoll-Rand in Houston; Jeff Grant is at the SUBSCOL in New London; Tom Foster is a spook now working at North Island for some airdale staff; Glenn Reitinger is in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with CSC; and Gary Smith is someplace working for TEXACO. Thanks for the letter, Fred. Fred and Ann are living at 5121 Elton Ct., Va. Beach VA 23462.

Rik Dilgren writes that he has relieved as engineer of the Gold crew of STIMSON (SSBN655). Linda and he bought a house in Charleston and will move there in August. Marianne and Kip Osborne visited them in June. He is flying for Delta and living in Ft. Lauderdale.

Kip has his fourth Porsche since graduation. Jo and Bob Monahan just had a baby and Bob's in law school at Seton Hall. Thanks for the letter, Rik. I received the following news from Michel, wife of Jeff Boroff since December of 1973.

They have a son, Daniel David, bom April 8, 1978, and a daughter, Laura Michel, bom June 10, 1979. Jeff is on staff at Sq. 12 at the Submarine Base at Groton, Connecticut. Anyone coming to the area is invited to stop by or call 203/434-8692, 23 Boston Post Road, Old Lyme CT 06371. Here is some Classmate news from the Groton area; Mary and Randy Preston have 2 sons, Michael and Russell. Randy is engineer in GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, Rick Haley is

engineer on NR-1; Marilyn and Tim Traverso have a son, Matthew, and daughter, Carrie Ann. Tim is engineer GREENLING; Val and

Brian Haagensen where Brian is aide to COMSUBGRU TWO; Jim Angelo is engineer in GROTON.

And from Norfolk, here are a few folk that you know: Jake Wechselberger is with OPTEVFOR; Steve Jareett is working away as ops nav in BATON ROUGE; Karin and Kevin Ferguson were last heard of in Hawaii; Omie and Ed Nocon have begotten young Jacob and Ed is out of the Navy and working for Coming in State College, Pennsylvania.

And we hear from California that Donna and Dale Baugh are at UCLA with the ROTC, while Lissa and Jim Hoffmann live in San Francisco when he attends the Hasting Law School, but this Summer they will be in San Diego.

Additionally, Michel wants to know the whereabouts of Dave Brown. Thanks for the info, Michel and Jeff.

I received a long letter and the adjoining picture from Dave Fulwinder. The occasion for the picture was a get-together in honor of Rich and

Thirtieth Company in 1979 Shanon Brilla's second daughter, Patrica. All the people in the picture are from '72, 30th company, except the couple in the upper left hand corner Gene and Beryl Bal. The news about the '72ers is as follows: Deb and Dave live in Annapolis where Dave has been 30th Company officer for the last year. (He is in the same company office and area.) Prior to returning to USNA he was with VP-9 as a pilot.

Dave will be leaving the Navy in September to attend the University of Chicago School of Business. They have a son Ryan, two. Rich and Sharon Brilla were in HC-5 for a few years until he came to USNA teaching mech eng for the past two years. Randy and Debbie Schultz left the Marine Corps last September and are presentiy living in Stafford, Virginia, where Randy works for GE; they have a daughter, Lindsey, IVi, and a son Derrick, Virginia, where Todd and Marsha Bmnner are still in the Navy, having recentiy completed one PG School at Monterey. Todd received a degree in electrical engineering and is living in Woodbridge, Virginia. (MY Territory! Want to buy a computer Todd?) He and Marsha have a daughter Kim (4), and son Todd Jr. (I'/i). Al and Betty Joseph were at PG School where Al also received a degree in EE. They live in Germantown, Maryland, and have two children Stephanie (5Vi) and Brian (2). Butch and Mary Keaser are out of the Navy and living in Baltimore where Butch is working for IBM. (We IBMers must think about forming a club.)

They have a boy Michael, two.

Other 30th company news: Herb Stockton and Fred KuU have recently been picked up by Delta Airlines. Herb and Sherry are living at 4239 Rue St., Dominique, Stone Mt. GA 30083. Jack Howard is in Pensacola flying T34s at VT-3. Dan Howard is in Washington (DC) and doing well. Dave and Lynda Stmbe are out of the Navy and working for Duke Power and Light in Rockhill, South Carolina. They have a daughter, Leigh (2). If anyone hears from John Caldwell or Tim Broyles give Dave or Randy Schultz a call. Jerry Boyle started the ASW curriculum at Monterey. He and Suzi are expecting their first in August of this year.

Well Dave, thanks for the letter. Here is his address: 609 Truxton Rd., Annapolis MD 21401.

Here's a visual aid, if you don't recognize all of the pictured people. They are: Gene and Beryl Bal, Dave and Deb Fulwider, Rich and Sharon Brilla, Randy and Debbye Schultz, Todd and Marsha Brunner, Al and Betty Joseph, and Butch and Mary Keaser.

David Schneegas of the 14th Company is an instmctor at the Nuclear Power School in Oriando, Florida. After serving in SKATE and GROTON, he was married to the former Eileen Craddock of Cocoa Beach, Florida, on 7 Janu-

106 ary 1977. They live at 3215 Haggard, Oriando FL 32809, 305/855-2073.

Peter Wick and Michael Price have both completed initial training with Delta Airiines and are assigned to Miami as second officers.

And I received a call from Norbert Robertson the other day. He and Carol have just purchased a home near Baltimore and are resettling in the area.

George Rogers is stationed in SPRUANCE. John Nanwel has been graduated from PG School in Monterey. Daniel Keefe recentiy cruised under the North Pole as weapons officer in ARCHERFISH. John Tindle was graduated from the postgraduate school. Daniel Rumbley is a lieutenant commander with ASW Squadron 37 embarked in CONSTELLATION. Charles Schwalier is legal officer with VA-147 in the same craft. Barry Dougherty is with VS-37, same vessel. And Chris Heath received the Navy Achievement Medal for superior performance as an instmctor and co-author of the leadership and management training course for division officers at the Naval Amphibious School, Little Creek.

That's it for this month. God bless you all.

Alan.

73 Sec'y, Capt. Dirk P. D. Mosis III USMC 4747 16th Ave., N.E., Apt. # 6 Seattle WA 98506 Percent Members: 40 Greetings! Please note the change of address. Pam and I are moving out west where I'll be attending the University of Washington School of Architecture for the next three years. If passing through, please stop and say "Hi!" You have been making my job easy by sending so many letters, so please keep them coming despite my moving away from the USNA area. I'm keeping in touch with our Classmates at USNA, which appears to be the focal point of information, so our column will remain full of news.

We received six letters the past few weeks.

Great! John Buttermore wrote from Rochester, New York, where he is a tool engineer with General Motors Corp. As a week-end warrior he maintains his diving quals. John married the former Rosemary D'Amato while stationed in Virginia Beach. John asks the following questions: (1) "Where is Larry Carello? (2) How is Jack Forde's knee? (3) How is Wes Bergazzi's hairline? (4) Is it tme that 'Spike' Behrent has mellowed?" Any answers for John?

Debbie and Dave Hoagland write from San Diego where Dave is a systems analyst for Computer Sciences Corporation and Deb works on the administrative staff for a law firm. Dave's roomie. Bill Clair, is aboard the USS LANGE, and is a finalist for the Olmstead Scholarship program. Other 1st Company mates Dave hears from are at Monterey: Becky and Bill Decker, Marie and Ron Provencker, and Chris Meyers. Thanks, Dave!

Janice and Frank Dunn sent a birth announcement from El Toro. The Dunns done it again—a boy, Travis Clayton. Congratulations !

Marc Goldberg writes from Norfolk, where he's engineer on board USS MEMPHIS (SSN691). He and Suzanne bought a house and should be parents soon. 26th Co. news— Kennon Wilson is engineer of FLYING FISH.

(SSN-673). He and Patty and E.K. Ill just moved to Virginia Beach. Marc's other roomie, Jeff Woll, is NFO with VAW-125 at NAS Norfolk. Marc's in the Med now; send us more good stuff when you return.

A nice letter from Mike Kane states that he's attending New Jersey Medical School in Newark with hopes of specializing in childhood diseases/pediatrics. You can write 'Moik' care of P.O. Box 593, Farmingdale NJ 07727. Other 15th Co. news: Doug Marshall is in his second year at Wharton for his MBA $$$! Mark Kirchberg is a probation officer in Virginia. He and Gigi have two children. Bob Nestlerode is engineer in ETHAN ALLEN (SSBN-608) in

Hawaii. Andy Depeder is working for Proctor and Gamble. Ro and Jim Schoefer had their first child in March. Mike Curreri's still in the Navy, even though the length of his hair while at Notre Dame Law may leave us with some doubt. Claude Lamar's out and at the University of Alabama graduate school. Judy and Ken Mayeaux are in Va. Beach where Ken's trying to get some shore duty! Thanks for the news.

Doctor, and I could even read your handwriting.

That notorious fighter pilot, Steve 'Schmock' (Mock) wrote a great letter. After censoring some of it, here's the other half of it. Steve wrote from Iwakuni, but he's back in the states now, heading for the training command at Kingsville, Texas. Steele Gleen's been in VMFA-122 with him. VMA-311 (A-4Ms) has Steve MacAllister, Ed Kasica, and Chuck Peterson flying. VMA-224 has Mark Bultemeier and Rick Koch. Jim Piggott's in VMFA-235.

Steve says everyone's trying to fly as much as possible—especially to Cubi Pt., PI, and Osan, Korea. Steve's brightest news is that he and Rachel have a daughter, Rachel Louise, who thankfully looks like her mother. Give us a report on the Mexican food in Texas, Steve!

Thanks.

I received a wedding announcement for Tim (Pike) Taylor. He and L. Carol Crosby were married on 7 July in Philadelphia where Tim's with the ROTC at Villanova. Good luck and Best Wishes!

Alison Owen called the other night from Austin, Texas. She says Jack did graduate from Harvard Law and is studying (?!?) to pass the Texas bar so that he can become a productive member of the Corps once again. Congrats, Counselor!

I received many Fleet Hometown News Center Releases, so here goes! Steve Resser was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for performance while MPA aboard the destroyer USS CARON. Steve's currently aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON homeported in Norfolk.

Way to go, Steve! Jeff Cummings is seeing the world (Australia among other places) aboard

rector at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. For all of us in '73 who were deeply affected by him, we know USNA will miss him, but we wish him well.

The Class of '73 has dedicated a plaque to be hung in the King Room of Hubbard Hall to honor the winner of the annual Lightweight Crew Class Day Race. The family of Bill Comly continues to honor the winner of the Spirit of the Lightweight Crew Award; such award is now delivered during the June Week Prizes and Awards Ceremony with 1979 marking the first time it was presented with the other athletic awards.

No more news this time. Hey! If you're getting married or having a baby or being presented an award or having a change of command (soon) or graduating from school or having a party or executing a change of address, please send the class an announcement or invitation through me. I guarantee we'll read about it. Again, please note my change of address.

(P.S. If any of the above news is old, incorrect, or redundant, write me and let me know about that too.)

74 Sec'y, Lt. Mike Chaplain USN East Coast Sec'y Lt. Brent S. James USN 404 Philbate Terrace Virginia Beach VA 23452 Percent Members: 42

75 Sec'y, Lt. Steve Hubbard USN 719 Garfield Ave. Virginia Beach VA 23452 Percent Members: 48 Howdy all! Here we are, ready to start another winning season of Navy cross country, soccer, football (150s included), and volleyball!

We even have more home games this year, with an additional one at the Oyster Bowl in Norfolk. Let's get out there and support all our teams as much as possible. Hopefully we'll see a lot of you at Homecoming and Army.

the USS ROBERT E . PEARY out of Hawaii. Bob

Maskell recently graduated from Monterey.

Mike Carrigan is with ASW Squadron 37 based at North Island, San Diego. Mike was deployed aboard CONSTELLATION for a WesPac deployment. John Dailey has retumed from WesPac where he was aboard the oiler USS KANSAS CITY. John's with Det 5 of Helo Combat Support Squadron 11 based at North Island. Local newspapers report that John Pilli is enjoying a very successful first season as coach of the Martin Spalding High School Lacrosse team.

Just a couple of items of general interest to scattered special interest groups. Carl Ullrich, crew coach from '68-'74 and now assistant A.D. is leaving USNA to become athletic di-

Susie and Mark: Social Butterflies?

Got lots of news so I'll get on with it! Mark Darrow sent a note with news of several Classmates. The accompanying picture shows Mark with his wife-to-be, Susan Marshall, a Navy nurse. Bells will ring for them 22 September in Charleston and Mark wants as many friends as possible to come, saying he'll put up as many people as possible. He says the best address to mail to him is Box 43, NRMC, Charieston SC 29408. He would also like to know if anybody would like to trade jobs for a fast attack out of Charleston . . . from "anyShipmate, September 1979

107 where in the life of the living." Nice try, Mark!

(He's counting the days as DCA aboard STURGEON, SSN-637.) He writes that Steve Dolat is weps aboard SANDLANCE (SSN-660), having been frocked last December. Betty and Pappy Draughon are enjoying the boomer life, and trying to figure out how to get ashore. Dan Wheeler apparently is now a recmiter in Rhode Island, while Ann and Phil English are in Jax with a P-3 Squadron. Mark visited his sister in New London (she's Mark Satorius's wife) while her husband was in the Med as DCA aboard SKIPJACK ( S S N - 5 7 5 ) . T . J. O'Connor

(aboard TINOSA) was married on 18 June.

Martha and Doug Phillips are on a boomer out of New London ("Thanks for the steak and cheap party, Doug!") Rich Luke and Bear Baila are aboard SEAWOLF, while Ted Spilman is at flight school. "As a matter of fact," says Mark, "I wouldn't mind hearing from the Rat Hole (Oat, Rich, Mark, or Randy), so I can keep up with the West Coast news." Thanks for the word, Mark. Hang in there!

Dianne and Bemie Bailey dropped a card announcing the birth of their daughter, Karen Allison, 27 Febmary. They're in Califomia now where Bernie is attending Cal-Berkeley in quest of a master's in civil engineering (at CEC expense), after 2'/i years in the Philippines.

Bernie writes that Lloyd Bohn and wife Jan were joined by a daughter, Kristin Michele, 19 Febmary. He's flying P-3s out of Moffett, as is Fred Weber. Steve Duba switched to CEC, and he, Marcella and Steve, Jr. are now stationed in Port Hueneme. Peg and George Croner are at the Penn Law School, George having been picked up by JAGC. Kirk Daniels rode the RICHARD L . PAGE ( F F G - 5 ) to the Med (flying

Lamps) in January. Mark Wydra was over there aboard VIRGINIA (CGN-38), and Bob Brown was there aboard INCHON. Finally, Bernie reports the June wedding of Dave Whipple and Leslie Chilton, a girl he met in Japan.

Thanks a lot, Bemie!

Mark Lunny wrote from WestPac aboard TARAWA (LHA-1), happily reporting the arrival of Nicholas Adam Lunny on 12 April. Unfortunately, Linda didn't have the benefit of Mark's company for the big event! Others in TARAWA are Mike Littie '74 and Ike Owens '76. Mark Lindsey is in an F-14 RAG, while Tom Leahy is vacationing on Okinawa (for 12 months). Lunns has also mn into Pat Gooley, aboard FORT FISHER. Finally, Lunns invites correspondence c/o TARAWA, or the following address: 7230 Latrobe Circle, San Diego CA 92139. Thanks for the news, Lunns!

Moving right along, we've received a letter from Greg Martin. He and Jill are in Newport where he's on the OCS staff. He claims one can't find OCS anywhere on his dream sheet . . . but of course, he must be mistaken! After all, we know the Bureau assigns everybody according to preference . . . (I'm at Dam Neck, aren't I??) Greg works in the leadership and management department, finding lecturing rewarding "probably because 1 must like hearing myself drone on." Being the only '75er at OCS, Greg reports that Dan Phillips will be joining him via HRM training in Memphis (after leaving SAMPSON, DDG-10). John Meyers, Tom Anderson, Andy Andrews, all from '74 are also at OCS. Greg says he expects to see many familiar faces coming through N E T C "Rumors have it that a few Classmates are already part way through the department head course." He adds, " N o Thanks! Give me shore duty." (Amen!) News of others is included. Brian Shaw was medically discharged Shipmate, September 1979

after a year of recouping and many operations following his F-14 crash in Miramar in March '78. He's working for NOSC (Naval Ocean Systems Command) at Point Loma, and sent news to Greg. Steve Udick left TRUXTON and is now aboard SHENANDOAH in Norfolk. Apparently "Mike Zeiders has made a hit on the high school and NAVSTA theatrical circuit with a play (or musical) entitled WESTPAC. 1 continue to check the Times for a review but nothing yet." Sheila and Joe Clark went to Monterey to study oceanography. Dan Wick is "alive and not so well, but very busy as the MPA on the SSN SEAWOLF in the yards in San

Francisco." He saw Don Batze (the oldest man in the world) in PI, on libs from the OKLAHOMA CITY. Jimmy Jackson is still in Jax with VP-5 along with Ward Fogelsanger, happy to be back from deployment to Iceland. Chick Cikanovich is in an A-6 squadron at Oceana after his Vigilante squadron in Key West disbanded. Greg saw Steve Coppins and Scott Anderson in Rota.

They were making their first deployment on board FORRESTAL with VF-86, while Greg was on his last with JONAS INGRAM. Ahhh . . . justice!! Thanks for the news, Greg!

Ronni and Joe Norte sent word of an addition to their family. Gregory Francis was bora 27 May at Fort Ord Hospital. Since it's an Army hospital, Ronni made him a blue blanket with gold letters spelling "Navy Baby," so there would be no confusion as to his allegiance!

Apparently the blanket combined with his size (10 lbs 4 Oz, 22 inches) made him well known in the nursery, even to the point of being referred to as "that Navy baby." Joe is at the Fleet Numerical Weather Center in Monterey as a computer systems watch officer, planning a three-year tour. Ronni reports that Nancy and Chuck Geyer will be heading to Jax and a VP squadron in September. The Nortes were travelling to USNA in August to have Gregory baptized. Thanks for the news, Ronni!

Lo and behold, we heard from Marc Joseph!

He summarized his career thus far. After NPS, prototype, and sub school, he reported aboard CASIMIR PULASKI (SSBN-633) in January '77

(Gold). Having earaed his dolphins and passed his engineer's exam, he has served as reactor controls assistant, DCA, and currently is comm/ops. He is currently on his fifth patrol (PULASKI'S 50th—first Atlantic boomer to reach 50). Others in DC for the engineer's exam were Roy Hawkens (JAMES MADISON), Tom Waechter (EISENHOWER), and Scott Rarig (LAFAYETTE), who all passed as well. The big news, however, is that Marc is engaged to be married. Her name is Dorothy Gail Bryant, and she's a civilian nurse in Newport. The wedding will be in Boston on 20 October 1979.

Mark will be on his way to shore duty soon.

Many thanks for the news, Marc!

Finally, an announcement from Jeannie and Rod Repka in Annapolis. Their second child, a son named Lucas John, was born 8 July, weighing in at 7 lbs. 7 oz. Class of '01, maybe?

Thanks for the good news, Jeannine!

Well, it's once again closing time. Expect to be receiving some class business mail from me during the next few months if your address is up-to-date with the Alumni Association. Maggie, Kyle and Florie send their best and hope to hear from anyone sailing through the Tidewater area. Keep cool during the Summer and get psyched for another winning season of Navy sports. Congrats to all newlyweds, newly-parents, and marrieds-to-be. And if any of you run into a Classmate who is not a member of the Association, get him to join. Let's

stick together! See you next month and .

Beat Army, of Course!

76 Sec'y, 1st Lt. Joe Buranosky USMC 404 Gull Court North Palm Beach FL 33408 Percent Members: 92 Cortespondence has been better this month than last.

There should be some changes in duty station coming up, so let me know so I can pass the word. WiUiam Brown and I have about a month left at MCAS(H) New River before we go on leave prior to going overseas. Right now it looks like we'll be going to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.

I heard from Rich Anders—he is currently with VP-50 out of NAS Moffett Field and is on a 5-month deployment to Kadena, Okinawa.

Congratulations to Rich and wife Sheree on the birth of their second child, Matthew Richard, bom on 24 April.

Alex Cobble wrote from NAS Cubi Point; he's there on a 6-month deployment. Alex has had the opportunity to mn into quite a few Classmates—Stu Heinrichs, who's flying C-2s; Ted Menke, helos; Dave Kerlick, C-130s; and John Blasko and Paul Langford, A-4s. Russ Lett is flying with Alex in VP-22. Before leaving for the Phillipines, Alex had the chance to see IVIike Daily and Don Bringle in Hawaii when CONSTELLATION was on her way home.

One final bit of good news from Alex—Stan and Mary O'Connor had a baby boy—Way to go!

I received a letter from Tula Hubbard— Congratulations are in order for her and hubby Mark when they had a second boy, William, in March; Matthew will be two years old in a couple of months. Mark is still aboard USS DUPONT (DD-941), now undergoing overhaul in Hoboken, New Jersey. Gerri and Bob Jackson have been in Philadelphia where USS CONCORD has just completed overhaul prior to deploying to the Med. Tom Kennedy will be retuming to Virginia Beach in September from Chester, Pennsylvania, where his ship, USS E L PASO, is in overhaul. Bob Belling is aboard USS MCCANDLESS getting ready to deploy. He and Virginia now have a baby boy. Liz and Ray Lincoln are in Norfolk; Ray is aboard USS SiLVERSiDE. Jerry Willet is aboard USS GLOVER in Norfolk.

Congratulations to Carol and Dale Meyer— they had a baby boy, Ross Alexander, on 7 June. Dale is aboard USS BIDDLE with Homer Lisle and Steve Daughety; they're going into the yards in Philadelphia in late September.

I received an update on those Classmates who took the air option after their initial tour at sea, hearing from both Chris Handley and John Carter. In VT-10 at the time were John Carter, Chris Handley, Dave Chiquelin, Liston Young, Gary Wolfram, Michael Edwards, and Dave Bealer. Tom Cahill, Dave Deford, and Rich Smith, who got a designator change, were all in various stages of the program at Pensacola.

Dick Feckler and Mike Duffy tumed down their air options and chose recmiting duty instead; Dick will be in Chicago and Mike in Denver. Chris was headed for VT-86 after finishing up with VT-10. John, Joan, and the

108 It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's mail!!!!

Well, 1 needed an opening after Mike's news. I guess everyone can afford stamps since they got promoted. Let's start with Surface Line.

Greg Colton is in USS CAYUGA as the MPA along with Jim Kear. They keep giving free rides to Marines like Everrett McNair and Mark Tucker. Mike Hamner is electrical repair officer on board USS HUNLEY in Guam. Jim Miller is in USS DUPONT in Norfolk where he and his wife Robin had a baby giri, Jennifer Lynne, in Febmary! John Geary and his wife Kathye had a baby boy, Robert Baldwin, in Febmary also. John is fire control officer in USS TOWERS in Long Beach. Dan Thompson is the ASW officer in USS CONNOLE out of Newport.

Twelfth Company Gathering—Doyle Kitchin's Wedding twins were headed for Mather AFB where John will take further training prior to going into P-3s.

Terty and Bob Peranich sent news from Chula Vista. Bob deploys to WestPac in September aboard USS DAVID RAY. Andy Yates deployed to Okinawa in May. Ed Gilmore and Ron Clipp are both in San Diego; Ed is aboard USS REASONER and John is aboard USS JOHN

YOUNG. Jack Coverick is at NAS North Island flying E-2s; he deploys aboard NIMITZ in October. Congratulations to Dave Carlson who tied the knot this Summer—sorry, I don't have the bride's name.

Debbie Pearsall is anxiously awaiting Blaine's retum. He's been doing quite a bit of flying while deployed. Debbie had some news to pass on. Congratulations to Bud Jewett and Skip Zobel—both of them joined the list of newlyweds in recent months. Mark Trenor is a RIO with VF-84 flying F-14s. Debbie says that he did some flying for a film starring Kirk Douglas and Catherine Ross. Mark will be deploying aboard NIMITZ along with Bud Jewett and Gary Hentz. Bryan Dolan is aboard NIMITZ as nuclear control officer. John Kolbeck is in Norfolk aboard a nuclear sub.

From the Navy Hometown News Release Program I have the following news: Jonathon Wade retumed from a Med deployment in May aboard USS BRUMBY and Scott Jenkins was aboard USS BATON ROUGE retuming at the

same time. Scott Goodson cruised under the North Pole aboard USS ARCHERFISH. Mark O'Hare retumed from a WestPac deployment aboard USS NIAGRA FALLS, homeported in

Alemeda. Lynn and John Rader are now stationed at MCAS Yuma. Joe Haggerty has completed the non-lawyer course at Naval Justice School, Newport.

Until next time—best of luck to all of you.

Keep in touch.

77 Sec'y, 1st Lt. James R. Rowan USMC 1857 Atwood Dr., Apt. 108K Pensacola FL 32504 Percent Members: 97 We'll start off this month with a letter that Mike Beck sent for the column, followed by an example of the missive that he forwarded to the Speaker of the House. Similar letters were sent his representative and the President.

Dear Classmates:

Presented here is an example of the letter each of us must write to our Congressmen, Senators and President Carter conceming the Class of 1977's Veterans Educational Benefits.

We must take action to have Section 1652 of Title 38, U.S. Code amended. In order to amend this Section, we're dependent on each other. One person seldom can make for a success: it takes a number of them merging into one perfect whole. This Section will not be changed except for the help of all concerned.

Please write three letters—at least satisfy the voice of conscience! Our task is not impossible. I thank all those who have responded thus far—let's all get in the act! Take care and God Bless.

Mike Beck Ray and Mandy Tranchant The Honorable Thomas P. O'Neill The Speaker of the House of Representatives 2231 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Re: H. R. 9783 Dear Sir: I am writing to you regarding the concern that has arisen in the area of educational benefits for graduates of the U. S. Naval Academy, Class of 1977.

At the present time, the Class is under the new Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). The bill states that all persons entering active duty after 31 December 1976 may use the new VEAP, that is, the government gives two dollars for every dollar the participant gives up to $2700. The Class is not eligible for the old VA Educational Assistance (G. I. Bill) which gave forty-five months of educational assistance.

As a member of the Class, it is my contention that the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1977, was committed to seven years of active military service after having mustered for the first class in September of 1975 at the Naval Academy and, therefore, the Class should be entitled to the "old" G. I. Bill.

Congress, in a one line addition to the new bill, said that the U.S. Naval Academy graduates of 1977 are not eligible for the old assistance benefits.

It is my hope that your support can be gained in changing the "old" G. I. Bill to include the Class of 1977. We spent two years at the Naval Academy with the understanding that we would receive the "old" G. 1.

Bill benefits.

The bill is H. R. 9783 set up to amend Section 1652 of Title 38, U.S. Code.

Now on to those defying gravity. Ray Tranchant and his new wife Mandy are living in Virginia Beach where he is an NFO with VF-171 along with John Althans. In the Spring, some NFOs got their wings at Mather Air Force Base. Bow Dawson was one, and then it was on to Jacksonville. Mike Brown received two things this Spring—his wings and a baby boy bom to him and his wife Kathy. Ray Simmons and Steve Harper got their NFO wings and are in the RAGs. From there they go to Barber's Point and Jacksonville respectively.

Well, that's all for now folks!

Now the secretary needs a little help for his records. What I need is a 3" x 5" card from members of the Class with name at the top and the rest of the card filled out with wife's name (if married) and children's names, duty station, current address and USNA company. This will aid both me and the Alumni Association in locating people and getting them certain news faster.

Well, I hope all of you will help me. See you next month!

78 Sec'y, 2nd Lt. Michael ConkUn USMC 6115 N. Davis Highway, Apt. 49A Pensacola FL 32504 Percent Members: 93

79 Sec'y, Ens. Peter A. Husta USN 17 Calvin Road, Wilton CT 06897 Well, we have done it at last. I am told that we now start working for a living. Hope so!!!

Shipmate, September 1979

109 I'll avoid the usual rhetoric conceming the lack of mail and how tough it really is to keep track of you enzymes and lowly 'loos. Since there was no last minute news from Bancroft Hall, I'll editorialize just this once. We are a special breed of graduating class. Ponder these few points as you pack up and move off to your TAD or first real duty. A few of you old timers might lend an ear ('specially '76ers) to this rapscallion and young SCJO. The Class of 1979 represents the last (need I go on, gentlemen).

We are not entirely unlike the "Last Unicom" or the "Last of the Mohicans." As such, we represent the last page in a long chapter of American Naval history. We, '79ers, form the last group in a long and distinguished line of graduating classes from the Naval Academy.

Needless to say (we've lived it since Induction

Day), wear it like the uniform, with pride. As our class hero John Wayne was, so we must and will be. Homes Viri.

Now for the monthly admin work. There is a two-month lag between writing and publishing this article. It's June now and I don't hold much hope for sitreps until August at the very earliest. The folks who were elected or volunteered to be company or battalion reps would do a great service if they took charge and kept me informed of the whereabouts and whyfors of your respective groups. I assume there's a Homecoming party in the works for us TAD lightweights, and I hope to broadcast the news.

Speak to me!

Seems Rob Needham, Eric Berry, Jack Brummett, Frank Leon-Guerrero, Greg Hutto, Dave McLamey, Tim Strades, and Rich Warner

could not finagle a front seat in Nav Air and exchanged over to Air Force. Best of luck, fellows: show 'em how!! And a hearty welcome aboard to Ensigns Rooney, Thurman and Zarate from the Air Force Academy. 'Tis about time you saw the light.

If you did the " 'Til death do us part" waltz after graduation, congratulations. Let the rest of us mobsters know about it. The remaining avid bachelors or chickens-at-heart need something else to toast to. Our congratulations to your wives. They are the newest members of our class family (that I've heard about).

As you always knew, there's a meal awaiting you at my home. Please note that my address is that of my parents in Wilton. I'll get the mail on a weekly basis. Best of luck and keep on charging. Homes Viri.

Chapter News DEADLINE: For November—11 September; for December—10 October

Many Alumni have expressed interest in joining local Chapters at regularly scheduled meetings in various areas of the country; accordingly, as accurate a listing as possible of those Chapters which are known to have such meetings will be made monthly. Additions or modifications are requested.

Peninsula . ,.

Officers' Club, Moffett Field ."J^M^nfr '^t Wed., noon USNA Officers • ^^ Clubu 2nd Wed. Sept.-May, noon Philadelphia 301/263-4448 Officers' Club, Naval Base _ ^ 3rd Wed., noon Boston 2nd Tues, noon Richmond Sites vary 2nd Mon., Engineers Club Chicago Como Inn 6 Sept. 1979, noon Connecticut Quarterly throughout state 203/449-3515 Jacksonville 1st Thurs., Sept.-May 904/744-4830

Sacramento 1st. Wed., The Lobby Restaurant San Francisco FAdm. Nimitz Club, Treasure Island 1st Wed., 1815

Los Angeles Monthly, dates, sites vary 213/583-3468 Newport Officers' Club, Naval Base Last Tues., Sept.-June, 1830

Texas Gulf Coast Houston Club 1st Fri., 1145

New York Williams Club 24 E. 39th St., NYC 3rd Tues., monthly, noon

Upper Midwest Decathalon Club, Bloomington MN 2nd Fri., noon

Orlando NTC Officers' Club 2nd Fri., Sept.-June, noon Pensacola Monthly, dates and sites vary Shipmate, September 1979

Mr. James N. D'Orso 260 E. Chestnut St., #2407 Chicago IL 60611 A good tumout at the May meeting heard Mike Beragard announce the active Fall Sked which will include 2 area Navy football games and a variety of exciting meetings and gettogethers. 9/6 Luncheon Como Inn, 9/29 Illinois game bus trip, 10/19 Oktoberfest Dinner (coed), 11/3 Notre Dame game bus trip, 12/1 Army Game Elmhurst CC in Wood Dale, Illinois, 1/11 Great Lakes Dinner, 2/14 Luncheon Como Inn, 3/14 Dinner (coed) Chicago Yacht Club, 4/10 Luncheon Como Inn, 5/16 Chinese Mandarin Dinner, 6/20 3rd Annual Pool Party.

New arrivals in the area are invited to join the festivities. Contact Chapter Secy. Jim D'Orso at 312/642-9288.

Santa Barbara Varies, Sept.-May 805/687-7278 Southeast Florida 11345 S. W. Ct. Miami FL 33176 Dates and sites vary Oct.—Navy Day Affair Nov.—Army-Navy TV Lunch Dec.—Lunch for Midn. on Xmas Leave Jan.—West Palm Beach Affair

Kittyhawk (Dayton, Ohio) Officers' Club, Wright-Patterson Monthly, dates vary

CHICAGO

At the Chicago Chapter, I. to r.: R. Johnson '45, T. McCook '46, C. Linker '45, V. Hart '54, S. Miller '70, and T. McClowry '72

Washington Ft. Myer Officers' Club 3rd Wed., Sept.-May, noon Wisconsin University Club, Milwaukee 3rd Thurs., noon

Also, J. Burkhardt '38, Hank Ford "32, G. Spaulding '43, T. McCook, M. Bemgard '49, J. Gierucki '69

110

CONNECTICUT

LOS ANGELES

Capt. J. Sneed Schmidt, USN (Ret) RFD 2, Box 197 Stonington, Ct. 06378

Capt. William I. Robbins (SC) USN (Ret.) 5343 Lemon Grove Ave. Hollywood CA 90038

Adm. John S. McCain, Jr. is the scheduled speaker at the Connecticut Chapter fall meeting on September 28th to be held at the Quinnipiac Club, on the Green in New Haven.

The spring meeting, held at noon on 2 June, was preceded in the morning by a tour of nuclear submarines at the Submarine Base, New London. Alumni and their guests were included in the tour and at the following luncheon at the Submarine Base Officers' Club. One hundred and nine were in attendence.

In the absence of our chapter president, Steve Melesko, '53 the meeting was chaired by our vice president RAdm. Dave Martineau, '33. A report was received from our secretary, Cdr. Charley Blount, '59 who brought us up to date on our chapter membership which now totals 380, the third largest chapter in the Association. The oldest Class represented at the meeting was '18 in the person of RAdm. Victor Barringer from West Hartford; the youngest Class was '70 represented by Dennis Fiordaliso from Wethersfield.

VAdm. John A. Tyree, '33, the Connecticut chapter representative on the National Board of Tmstees, presented a detailed discussion of the National Board of Tmstees' actions at its last meeting, emphasizing the extent and importance of Alumni support of the Naval Academy.

As a highlight of the meeting, RAdm. J. R. Lewis, presentiy COMSUBGROUP TWO and a non-Naval Academy graduate, was inducted by our vice president into the Alumni Association (with the approval of the National Board of Tmstees) as an associate member. Dick Lewis is cited for his consistent support of the Alumni Association in its many local and national activities. The qualifications for an associate member are defined in the national bylaws.

The guest speaker for the luncheon was Capt. Bill Busik, '43, executive director of the National Alumni Association, who made a most interesting presentation of the role of the Alumni, discussing many activities of curtent interest, such as: Complete computerization of USNA Alumni with detail data on each. This is reflected in the new format of the Alumni Register.

A procedure has been worked out with the USNA whereby most graduates (over 95%) graduate with paid-up Life Membership in the Alumni Association.

The Alumni Foundation program based on class stmcture.

Provisions for rememberances in the form of donations, wills etc.

Alumni support for renovating the NavyMarine Stadium in Annapolis.

At the close of the meeting Bill Busik showed a film of the highlights of the Navy 1978 football season. Beat Army!

The Los Angeles Chapter will present the Naval Academy Birthday Ball on 6 October 1979. The affair will be black tie optional (formal dress) with dinner and dancing aboard a harbor cmise ship out of Newport Beach. All Alumni on the West Coast are encouraged to attend.

NEWPORT Capt. P. C. Staley USN (Ret.) 2 Kane Ave. Middletown RI 02840 1830â&#x20AC;&#x201D;last Tuesday, Sept.-June, O Club On 6 June 1979, the Newport Chapter had dinner at the Officers' Club, NETC, Newport.

Ninety members and guests (the largest turnout in twenty-five years) met to hear RAdm. W. P. Lawrence USN '51, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, speak on "The Naval Academy Today." His excellent review of the current Naval Academy, its curriculum, its students, its instmctors and its plant was most encouraging. The increased emphasis on moral development and ethics training has paid off in many ways, particularly in tuming around the entering plebe who has no well-developed sense of right and wrong, a characteristic too often present in the high school graduate, and graduating a fine, responsible citizen and Naval officer.

The women who attend the Naval Academy, some 200 strong at present, have adapted to the Academy with remarkable success. One out of the two regimental commanders will be a woman this coming scholastic year when the first women will graduate. The Superintendent's principal worry concerning the women graduates is that the Navy will not be able to challenge them fully under the present restrictions of their duties.

Admiral Lawrence believes that there is no finer college training available today than that provided at the Naval Academy. He attributes that, to a large extent, to the very high quality of the officers ordered to the Academy for duty.

This Summer, ground will be broken for Lejeune Hall, a physical education building, the first USNA building named for a Marine.

This building will take the pressure off Macdonough Hall, which is bursting at the seams and is badly in need of renovation. In the near future another new building is planned to be built on the site of Isherwood Hall. This building will be a multi-purpose assembly building capable of accommodating the entire midshipman brigade.

Admiral Lawrence was introduced by VAdm. James B. Stockdale USN '47. They had first met as prisoners-of-war in Vietnam.

Attending the dinner were: Cat and Charlie Buchanan '26, Mic Carney '21, Bunny and Chariie Cook '31, Paul Crosley '25, Peg and Joe Hadley '43, Norma and Dick Hay '31, Lila and Chick Haywood '30, Bernice and Harry Heneberger '25, Bushy and Gene Henry '39, Jeannie and Duncan Ingraham '66, Marge and Harry Holden '31, Danny and Jim Kenney '58, Nancy and Jesse McCoy '39, Row and Sid Merrill '34. Mme. and Mike Midas '60, Ruth and Jack Myers '32, Pat and Dick Plotkin '66, Mary and Bill Rae '47, Lois and Buz Robbins

'22, Lucy and John Roenigk '34, Mary and Hi Smith '34, Pete and Mary Staley '33, Mary T. A. Smith ('10), Jim Stockdale '47, Floride and Leroy Taylor '35, Wirt Thayer '47, Rae and Jack Wadleigh '37, Winnie and Pem Wall '44, Dolly and Gus Wellings '25, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Pme Colbert Mackall ('37), Bonnie and Bill Wylie '32, Leo Welsh '06, and Lillian and John Zimmerman '24.

NORTH TEXAS Capt. Frank Liberate USNR 3311 Woodford Drive Ariington TX 76013 RAdm. William P. Lawrence USN, Superintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy, was to be guest speaker at a meeting July 30 of the North Texas chapter, USNA Alumni Association, at the Petroleum Club.

Class of 1983 from North Texas Seven members of the Class of '83 were given a "wetting down party" at the home and pool of George Goodwin '48 recently. The six guys and one gal from the North Texas Area represented the highly successful accomplishments of this Chapter's Blue and Gold Team.

Undoubtedly these prospective Alumni will fondly and often remember their first Navy function as they encounter the memorable experiences of Plebe Summer, the retum of the rest of the Brigade, and of course, those no sweat academics.

OMAHA Lt. Steve Thompson USN 3208 Danielle Street Ohama NE 68123 Installation of new officers was performed at the April meeting at the Offutt Officers' Club.

The incoming slate of officers is Capt. Bill Pray, '55, president; Cdr. John Schmidt, '65, vice president; LCdr. Clyde Bingham, '65, secretary-treasurer. All the officers are attached to the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at the Strategic Air Command headquarters. The meeting was highlighted with a presentation by Frank Thurtell, '47, on the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island and its impact on the nuclear power industry. Frank is manager of engineering and research with the local power district and it was enlightening to receive an insider's viewpoint.

Our final meeting before the summer break was held June 19th at the Bellevue Inn. The local chapter viewed the movie The Deep Cold War, followed by informal discussion. The attendees had a chance to update the register of alumni, spread sea stories and discuss future plans.

Summer activity was to include an annual outing and family picnic in August at Peony Park hosted by Joe Malec, Jr., '55.

Shipmate, September 1979

Ill

ORLANDO

Three Mile Island incident. The numerous questions demonstrated intense interest in the subject and the audience was most appreciative.

Highlights of the meeting included noting the day as the 75th birthday of RAdm. Joseph "Kit" Carson, USN (Ret.) '25, and tiie fact The monthly luncheon meeting of the USNA that six women Midshipmen from the Naval Greater Orlando Alumni Association was held Academy Class of '80, in Pensacola on summer on Thursday, 14 June 1979. A total of 56 memcruise, attended as guests of the group. With bers, their ladies and guests attended the the presence of Capt. Harold Grow, Class of luncheon.

'12, our attendees spanned a range of 69 The new chapter officers were introduced: USNA years! they will serve from 1 July 1979 to 1 July 1980.

Elected as Chapter officers for the coming Their names were given in the report of the 10 year were: president, Capt. Gerald Johnson May 1979 luncheon.

USN (Ret.) '45, vice president, Capt. Alan Wally Ebert gave a short and interesting talk Jansen USN (Ret.) '48B, secretary, Capt. Al recalling some of his submarine experiences Pickert USN (Ret.) '47, and treasurer Capt. and mentioning several of the Orlando Chapter Glenn Lambert USN (Ret.) '44. members who had been involved in such recollections.

This was the last meeting held under the SACRAMENTO auspices of the officers of the past year. The Capt. John S. Burrill (SC) USN (Ret.) next meeting of the Chapter, unless otherwise 5840 Wymore Dr. directed by the officers recently elected for Sacramento CA 95822 next year, will be on 14 September 1979, the Although we usually meet on the first Wedsecond Friday of that month.

The names of these attending were as fol- nesday, our July meeting was on Wednesday, lows: Bill Taylor '18, Nick Nicholson '19, the eleventh, in order to avoid a conflict with Guest: Dorothy Flatiey (W) '29, Maxwell the Fourth of July. Vice-president Walter J. Little III '68 was busy getting out the CaliforWells '22, Weary and Ellen Wilkins '24, Fred Warder '25, Guest: Fred Warder, III, Dan and nia State budget and Secretary Marty Coers Margaret Stubbs '25, Bob and Eunice Rice '27, '66 was also hard at work and could not attend.

Merle Johnston (W) '27, Swede Norgaard '28, Present were: John Burrill '38, Chapter presiGeorge and Bea Kohr '29, Knight Pryor '29, dent; Harry Holton '38; Bill Lane '54, imJoie Ray '29, Catty Adkins '30, Wally and mediate past president; " B o " McLeod '30; JoAnn Ebert '30, Jack Howell '30, Rosemary " M o " Slater '42, Chapter treasurer; and Dick Stockwell '46.

Livingston (W) '31, Bill and Mary Alice Davis On 19 June 1979, John Burrill, a retired Sup'33, Arnie and Becky Schade '33, Mike and ply Corps captain and currently a supervising Mary Agnes Sellars '34, Guests: Bill and Ann Stark '34, Eunice Petrie (W) '35, Bill and Ruth accounting officer, California Department of Rossell '35, Davy and Lucille Davenport '38, Transportation, aided by " M o " Slater, audited Dick and Ruth Laning '40, Guest: Mary Wil- the Chapter books, after which " M o " relieved liams (W) '40, Jerry and Betty Ball '41, Jim Jack Everett "64 as Chapter treasurer.

All alumni, spouses, and friends are welConger '42, Bill and Ann Underwood '42, Bert and Maxine Thompson '43, Bill and Fran Kas- come at the first Wednesday lunches at The tenbein '43, Bill and Kay Sims '45, Tom and Lobby, 11th Street near " L " , Sacramento!

Audrey Utegaard '45, Lou Branch '49, Dave New member Col. Albert Barbero USAF '58 Boyd '50, Bob and Bunny Adams '51, Bill plans to participate starting 1 August 1979.

Danner '51, Tom Mulland '52, Ed Dillard '56, and John Harris '61.

Capt. John C. Martin USN (Ret.) 3043 S. Atlantic Ave., #1006 Daytona Beach Shores FL 32018 1200â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2nd Friday, Sept.-June Naval Training Center Officers' Club

SAN FRANCISCO

PENSACOLA Capt. A. J. Pickert USN (Ret.) 3951 McClellan Dr. Pensacola FL 32503 The Pensacola Chapter held a luncheon meeting with twenty-five in attendance at the Mustin Officers' Club on May 18th. The program speaker was VAdm. Dick Guinn USN (Ret.) '41, former Chief of Naval Personnel.

He spoke informatively on the subject of "Africa" and based his talk on research completed for his recent guest lecture at the University of West Florida. The attendees also heard a report from our Blue and Gold chairman concerning six Northwest Florida area appointees to the Naval Academy.

Thirty-nine Alumni and guests lunched at the Mustin Club on June 22nd to view a film program, CNO SITREP #30, and to elect Chapter officers for the coming year. Upon prior request from the program committee, RAdm. Dean Axene USN (Ret.) '45, speaking as a private citizen, addressed the group on the subject of nuclear power and interpretation of the publicly released information conceming the Shipmate, September 1979

Captain Lowell F. Jett USNR (Ret.) 60 Alta Vista Avenue Mill Valley CA 94941 At the June dinner meeting, recommendations of the nominating committee were adopted as follows: president, Ed Kert '43; vice president, Paul Gano '39; treasurer, George Hamilton '45; secretary, Lowell Jett '38; trustee, Frenchy Goyette '27. The Class of 1945 had the largest number in attendance; senior member present was John Falge, '12, accompanied by his daughter Mary, and the two junior members present were Don Marquart and Mike Ellison of '73. Bill Noble '57 was a guest of Bill Hayler '45.

Barbara and Ed Kerr, and Jane and Lowell Jett attended JUNE WEEK WEST in San Diego. Heinie Armstrong '27 represented the Chapter at a June meeting of representatives from all organizations using Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club, with an eye to constmctive suggestions for improved operation of this facility.

Following the dinner and business session, Ted Fick '45 introducing Roland Jones, regional manager. West Coast, Human Resources for Dillingham Corporation, who spoke conceming problems of retirement. His

humorously expressed suggestions as to how to cope with various factors involved in retirement were good, and he passed out outlines which can be used in totalling up one's financial and environmental assets which should be an aid in keeping track of these matters without the use of a personal secretary.

TAMPA BAY AREA Mr. Warren G. Hahn 4506 W. Beachway Drive Tampa FL 33609 The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association has gotten underway with the following officers elected for the year 1979-80: president , Warren G. Hahn '60; vice president, Edward C. Adkins '49; secretary-treasurer. Dr. Robert W. Flynn '58; board members, John A. Camera '41, Robert " J a c k " Adams '46, and H. S. "Scotty" Parrish '46.

UPPER MIDWEST Mr. John Dollerschell, Secy ./Treas.

8520 West 25th Street St. Louis Park MN 55426 The last meeting of the year for the Upper Midwest Chapter, 11 May 1979, at the Decathalon Club, Bloomington, Minnesota, was a very special event, as twenty of our members escorted their wives to our regular monthly luncheon. It was a very enjoyable meeting, and an appropriately successful finale to a whole string of successful events staged by the new Chapter in its first full year of operation. As last year, we will adjourn for the Summer, with the next scheduled meeting to be held the second Friday in September, the 14th, at the Decathalon Club.

Ralph Vander Naillen '51 presided, completing his term as chapter president. The business meeting began informally with each attendee introducing his wife. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved, and the treasurer (myself) was given (with relief) a clean bill of health from the auditing committee. Before next year's chapter officers were introduced, Denis Doherty '63 expressed the thanks of the whole chapter to Van for an outstanding job as president during the past year.

The new officers will be: Darrell Gonyea '61 president, Al Fulkerson '60 vice-president.

Miller Detrick '63 secretary/treasurer, and Dick Hayes '38 and Dennis Taff '60 business committee. Announcement of the NAAA annual meeting at USNA on 24 May was the final order of business. The meeting was closed in Upper Midwest Chapter tradition with Al Harmon '24 giving his stock market and words to live by report.

Those present were: Al and Helen Harmon '24, Harold and Isabel Stafford '26, Bob and Bea Thacher '36, Ray and Ginny Calhoun '38, Ed and Russ Fruechtl '40, Bill and Doris Geiger '45, Earie and Betty Stewart '45, Bob Litke '48, Van and Sis Vander Naillen '51, Gene and Rose Wrobel '56, Paul Stiller '58, Al and Mrs. Fulkerson '60, Dennis and Gerda Taff '60, Denny and Mrs. Moore '61, Darrei and Chris Gonyea "61, Dennis and OIlie Doherty "63, Miller and Connie Detrick '63, Bob Newton '63, John and Rosemary Thuente '64, Mike and Mrs. Schneider '64, Dick and Cathy Lee "64, Jack and Roz Plantin '64. and John and Kathleen Dollerschell "70.

112

WISCONSIN LCdr. Ted C. Cheney Jr. USNR 988 Chesterton Court Oconomowoc WI 53066 Shown here is the group that gathered in the Charles Allis Art Library in Milwaukee on 26 April to hear the executive director of the Naval Academy, Bill Busik '43, discuss the Academy, the Association, and other topics of interest. To be found in our picture are: Bill and Ginny Busik, Sue and Will Adams '45, Marilyn and Bud Lockwood '50, Joyce and Gene Lawler '47, Susie and Ted Cheney '58, Ginna and Russ Eton '44, Helen and Larty Van Laanen '43, Carolyn and John Yarbrough '57, Arlene and Jim Wish '44, Margaret and Win Williams '46, Carolyn and Jim Amold '56, Ceata and Barney Thielges '43, Ginny and Jim Wheeler '45, Dick Downing '39, Mouza and Bud Zumwalt '43, Geny and Mark Camp '46, Alice and Dan Leszczynski, parents of Bob Leszczynski '79, the Navy quarterback, and Dennis and Lt. Jane Hmby USN, 0-in-C, recmiting programs, Milwaukee Recmiting District.

At the Charies AUis Art Library in Milwaukee

Last Call "They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them . . . " Tomb of the Scottish Unknown Soldier, Edinburgh ARTZ, GEORGE EDWIN '34 (CDR USN RET), 5 July 1979, Cocoa Beach FL BAILEY, VAUGHN '18 (CAPT USN RET), 11 June 1979, Washington DC BALLINGER, CARL JAY JR '39 (CDR USN RET), 25 May 1979, Watsonville CA BANKS, NEILL KRAMER '26 (LCDR USNR RET), 2 June 1979, Gloucester MA BAYER, RICHARD DANIEL '65, 5 October 1977, Roseburg OR BEARD, JEFFERSON DAVIS '21 (RADM USN RET), 4 July 1979, St. Petersburg FL BOWLING, JACK FRANK JR '27 (RADM USN RET), 20 July 1979, Philadelphia PA BUTLER, EDWARD FRANCIS '29 (CDR USNR RET), 28 May 1979, New York NY CANTY, ROBERT EUGENE '21 (LCDR USN RET), 14 May 1979, Sonoma CA CHUNG-HOON, GORDON PAIEA '34 (RADM USN RET), 24 July 1979, (Honolulu HI) COX, MARSHALL HERBERT '31 (CAPT SC USN RET), 13 June 1979, Guam DAISLEY, GORDON WALFORD '23 (CAPT USNR RET), 13 July 1979, Chevy Chase MD DEMPSEY, JAMES CHARLES '31 (RADM USN RET), 9 July 1979, Norfolk VA DILLER, JAMES WHITE STOKES '54, July 1977, Texas DUNN, ARTHUR WALLACE '13 (CDR USN RET), 16 July 1979, Washington DC FUTRELLE, JOHN PEEL '21, 8 July 1979, Frederick MD GREENHALGH, WILLIAM TAYLOR JR '55 (CAPT USN), 10 May 1979, Albuquerque NM HARDMAN, IRA SOBISCA JR '39, 5 June 1979, Annandale VA HELM, WALTER ALBERT JR '44 (LCDR USN RET), 7 June 1979, Newark DE HICKEY, DERMOTT VINCENT '35 (CDR USN RET), 6 June 1979, Annapolis MD

HUTCHINS, EDWARD FRANCIS '29 (CAPT USN RET), 17 May 1979, Santa Monica CA KENNEDY, BERNARD REILLY '18 (MAJ USA RET), 10 July 1979, Bethesda MD KNAUF, ROBERT CLINTON '44 (MAJ USMC RET), 20 July 1979, San Diego CA LONNQUEST, THEODORE C. JR '46 (CAPT USN RET), 20 June 1979, Bethesda MD MCGLONE, LOUIS GERARD '21 (CAPT USN RET), 27 July 1979, West Acton MA MORGAN, CHARLES CUSHMAN '33 (CAPT USNR RET), 20 June 1979, Pittsburgh PA MORRISON, GLENN RAYMOND JR '59 (LCOL USAF) MIA changed to KIA 19 June 1979, missing in South Vietnam since 26 October 1966.

MULLAN, WILLLVM EVANS ANTHONY '20 (RADM USN RET), 14 June 1979, Bethesda MD O'REAR, GEORGE MCFADDEN '19 (RADM USN RET), 30 May 1979, Massillon OH PIPER, EARL SANFORD '27 (BGEN USMC RET), 7 July 1979, Winter Park FL POWELL, MORGAN ALLEN '25 (RADM USNR RET), 21 June 1979, Little Rock AR ROSENSTEIN, ALBERT LEVI '22 (CAPT USNR RET), 25 June 1979, Ft. Lauderdale FL ROSS, DELBERT AMOS '25 10 May 1979, New Haven CT SPALDING, RALPH DAVID. '09 (CAPT USN RET), 4 Febmary 1979, Key West FL STEWART, BRADLEY '82 (MIDN 3/C), 10 July 1979, Taormina, Sicily STOTT, GEORGE WINFIELD '24 (CAPT USN RET), 12 June 1979, Lansdowne PA STOVER, SEYMOUR BONSALL '18, 7 June 1979, Daytona Beach FL SWEENEY, JOHN DRISCOLL '26 (RADM USN RET), 16 July 1979, Boston MA

TOPPER, JAMES RUSSELL '24 (CAPT USN RET), 19 May 1979, Seattie WA VINING, ADRIAN DEWITT '50 (LCDR USN RET), 30 June 1979, San Diego CA WALKUP, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN '34 (CDR USNR RET), 24 June 1979, Cape Coral FL ( ) around place of death indicates hometown at time of death when specific location is unknown.

GEORGE McFADDEN O'REAR '19 RAdm. George McFadden O'Rear USN (Ret.) died on 30 May 1979 in Massillon, Ohio.

Private funeral services were held in Massillon on 2 June with interment in Arlington National Cemetery on 5 June.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Alabama he was graduated with the Class of 1919 on 6 June 1918. Sea duty followed including service in the destroyers O'BRIEN and STRINGHAM. He participated in

the second Nicaraguan campaign in 1927 and in 1932 he was ordered to duty at the Naval Academy. He later served as gunnery officer of MARYLAND and then was assigned to the Naval Ordnance Laboratory in Washington. In the eariy months of World War 11 he first served in command of submarine bases overseas, then retumed to sea in command of ARKANSAS in the Pacific Theater in November of 1944. Here she was one of the battleships participating in the indispensable functions of overwhelming shore bombardment. At both Iwo Jima and Okinawa ARKANSAS fumished pre-invasion bombardment and fire support for amphibious forces. (Then) Capt. O'Rear later was in charge of the Special Devices Center at Shipmate, September 1979

113 Port Washington, Long Island, New York, which brought out new developments in aircraft design and propulsion, as well as new weapons being designed for naval warfare. He was awarded the Legion of Merit while on active duty and was transferted to the retired list in 1949, whereupon he settled in Massillon.

He is survived by his widow, Helen, Willow Acres, R. 2, Lincoln Highway, Massillon OH 44646; a daughter, a sister and a brother, and two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Mr. Futrelle, also known as Jacques Futrelle, was bora in New York City and entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 1921.

Both of his parents were writers, his father a well-known novelist and mystery writer who died in the TITANIC disaster, and his mother, who survived the sinking, also a novelist and writer of other fiction. Futrelle resigned from the Academy prior to graduation but was called to active duty during World War 11, assigned to psychological warfare duties. He had also worked as the night copy editor and travel editor of the Washington Star as well as papers WILLIAM EVANS MULLAN '20 in Atlanta, St. Paul, Omaha, and Pierre and RAdm. William Evans Mullan USN (Ret.) Mitchell, South Dakota. For a time he raised died on 14 June 1979 in Bethesda, Maryland. thoroughbred beef cattle on a farm in Virginia.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. In 1964 he retired from newspaper work and John's Catholic Church in Frederick, Mary- settled in that state. land, on 19 June with interment in Arlington He is survived by his widow, Josephine, of National Cemetery.

Leesburg, Virginia; two sons, a stepson, a sister and three grandchildren.

William Evans Mullan Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Maryland, he was graduated with the Class of 1920 on 6 June 1919 and proceeded to sea in the transport KONIGEN DER NEDERLAN-

DER. Other shipboard duty included the cmiser CHARLESTON, the destroyer WILLIAM JONES,

and the battleship FLORIDA before taking submarine training and joining R-13. He later commanded the submarines R-14 and S-42 and the oiler NEOSHO. He also earned a master's degree in electrical engineering at Columbia University and was a graduate of the Naval War College.

In August 1942 (then) Cdr. Mullan was serving as executive officer of VINCENNES off Savo Island in the Pacific. The ship was sunk along with ASTORIA and QUINCY and Cdr. Mullan

was seriously injured. While convalescing, he was appointed commandant of one of the first WAVE training schools, established at the University of Indiana. He later retumed to sea in command of the light cruiser SAN DIEGO, one of the first ships into Tokyo Bay after the Japanese surrender. In all he earaed eleven battle stars in engagements in the Pacific, and his awards included two Silver Star Medals, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart.

In 1946 he was ordered to duty at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington, then transferred to the retired list in 1949. He later taught in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase secondary school system.

He was pre-deceased by his wife and is survived by his son, William E., Jr., of Chevy Chase, Maryland; three daughters, a sister, a brother, 16 grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren.

JOHN PEEL FUTRELLE '21 Mr. John Peel Futrelle died on 8 July 1979 in Frederick, Maryland. Funeral services were held in Frederick on 13 July.

Shipmate, September 1979

LeRoi Berrett Blaylock In 1935 he was assigned to the Bureau of Engineering in the Department of the Navy where he worked on some of the early sonar gear, later supervising tests with Destroyer Division 19 at Pearl Harbor in the detection of underwater vessels. Later he prepared the instmction material for the employment of sonar, then retumed to Washington in 1938 in charge GORDON WALFORD DAISLEY '23 of the research and design section, radio diviCapt. Gordon Walford Daisley USNR (Ret.) sion, Bureau of Ships. He also inaugrated a died on 13 July 1979 in Chevy Chase, Maryprogram for the standardization of electronic land. component parts for the armed services. SubAppointed to the Naval Academy from sequent duty included that of resident inspecBrooklyn, New York, he was graduated from tor of naval material at the RCA plant, Camhigh school at the age of 15 and worked for two years before reaching entrance age at the den, New Jersey, then assignment to the Naval Academy where he attained a standing Pacific Reserve Fleet as fleet electronics offiof number two in the Class of 1923. After serv- cer and assistant fleet material officer, putting ice in both the regular establishment and the wartime ships in moth balls. He was transnaval reserve, he left the Navy to attend the ferred to the retired list in 1947 and joined the George Washington University law school, re- intemational Telephone and Telegraph Corpoceiving his law degree in 1933. He was admit- ration in New York, later retuming to his home ted to the bar a year before he was graduated in North Ogden in 1956 where he was active in from law school. A patent lawyer and trial spe- Weber County Civil Defense and amateur cialist, he helped procure U.S. patents on the radio. He was state director of Air Force first frozen food packaging for Birdseye, the MARS for six years.

He is survived by his widow, Margaret, 3792 first tubeless tires for the B. F. Goodrich Corp., and the Hovercraft. In later years he N. 475 East St., North Ogden UT 84404, and two daughters. specialized in international patent law.

In 1941 he returned to active duty and GEORGE WINFIELD STOTT '24 served during World War II in the codeCapt. George Winfield Stott USN (Ret.) died breaking section of the Naval Intelligence Station in Washington. He was awarded the Le- on 12 June 1979 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.

Memorial services were held on 15 June at the gion of Merit and the Navy Unit CommendaChurch of St. Thomas of Villanova and a Mass tion for being one of those instmmental in of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Fort breaking the Japanese code.

Myer Chapel with interment in Arlington A life member of the Alumni Association, he Cemetery on 18 June. had formerly been president of the Class of 1923, and he was a member of the District of Columbia and American Bar associations and the Patent Lawyers Club.

He is survived by his widow, Augusta, 6419 Brookside Dr., Chevy Chase MD 20015; a brother, Roger, Class of 1928, of Merced, Califomia; two sons and five grandchildren.

LeROI B E R R E T T B L A Y L O C K '24

Capt. LeRoi Berrett Blaylock USN (Ret.) died on 5 January 1979 in Ogden, Utah. Interment took place in North Ogden on 9 January.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Utah, he was graduated with the Class

10^

^ J

George Winfield Stott

of 1924 and proceeded to sea in OKLAHOMA as

junior radio officer. He later graduated from the Submarine School, New London, and was assigned to S-15 at Coco Solo, Canal Zone.

Subsequently he had postgraduate training at the Naval Academy and Harvard University, then had frequent duty in electronic and related fields. After joining Submarine Squadron FOUR at Peari Harbor he conducted extensive tests with high frequency sound listening devices and radio antennae for submerged sub-

A native of Oregon, he was graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1924 and proceeded to sea in NEVADA, followed by a tour at the Submarine School, New London, whereupon he joined R-15 as engineer. In 1932 he was awarded a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University, then was assigned to an experimental submarine program, serving in S-20. He also had duty in the development and testing of the prototype diesel-electric propulsion used in the

114 fleet type submarines designed and built just prior to World War II. During 1938-41 he was squadron engineer for various submarine squadrons in the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, then was ordered to the Bureau of Engineering as officer in charge of submarine maintenance for all commissioned submarines of the Navy.

He also was a member of the General Board of the Department of the Navy and he served as superintendent of submarine repair at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, supervising the overhaul of British, French and Dutch vessels as well as those of the U.S. Navy.

Sea duty included command of CEBU, an internal combustion engine repair ship, whose crew performed an impressive variety of tasks, ranging from the repair of ship's clocks to major work on battleships. CEBU was anchored just 800 yards from MOUNT HOOD when the ammunition ship exploded, showering CEBU'S decks with bomb fragments and heavy projectiles, and killing five and wounding members of the crew. Capt. Stott later commanded a transport in the Magic Carpet Operation and also had command of YOSEMITE, flagship and tender for Commander Destroyers, Atlantic Fleet.

Other duty included assignment as chief of staff to the Commander Naval Base, Newport, and just prior to retirement, duty as liaison officer for Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Eastera Atlantic and Mediterranean, to the Commanding General, U.S. Forces, Austria. After having been transferred to the retired list in 1954 he studied at the University of Pennsylvania, then joined Villanova University where he taught physics for twelve years.

He is survived by his widow, Lilyan, 331 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne PA 19050.

JAMES RUSSELL TOPPER '24 Capt. James Russell Topper USN (Ret.) died on 19 May 1979 in Seattle, Washington.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Virginia, he was graduated with the Class of 1924. Sea duty followed immediately and during his active duty he served in battleships, submarines, destroyers, cruisers and carriers. He was assigned as well as flag secretary of the Atlantic Fleet, had duty at the ordnance detail of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and for three years served at the Naval Gun Factory in Washington. Other duty stations included the Fourteenth Naval District where he was director of personnel. Service Force, Pacific, and the Military Sea Transport Service in both the Atlantic and Pacific. While on active duty he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and three Navy Commendation Medals.

He was transferred to the retired list in 1955 and thereupon he enrolled at the University of Washington to cam his master's degree in business administration. He thereupon joined the People's National Bank of Washington to establish the marketing department, later becoming special assistant to the chairman of the bank. He retired from this position in 1975.

He is survived by his widow, Erma, 2538 Westmont Way W., SeaUle WA 98199, and a daughter, Nancy, wife of Capt. Thad M. Taylor USN (Ret.) "45.

Methodist Church had been treasurer of its board of tmstees.

He is survived by his widow, Evelyn, 102 Riverview Ave., Neptune City NJ 07753; three sons and four grandchildren.

NEILL KRAMER BANKS '26 LCdr. Neill Kramer Banks USNR (Ret.) died on 2 June 1979 in Gloucester, Massachusetts. At his request, his ashes were scattered in Ipswich Bay later in the month.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Georgia, he had attended Georgia Tech for one year prior to receiving his apMorgan Allen Powell pointment. At the Naval Academy he was an Army from 1917 to 1919 and had fought in outstanding varsity football player. His first Meuse-Argonne offensive in France. Upon sea duty was in ROCHESTER in the Second being graduated with the Class of 1925 he re- Nicaraguan Campaign and in December of ported to TENNESSEE, then had duty on the 1926 he served as a Marine platoon comstaff of Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, in mander in a landing party sent ashore at BragSEATTLE, the last coalbumer in the Fleet. He man's Bluff at the request of the Nicaraguan was recalled to active duty in 1942 serving on government. He resigned his commission in the staff of ComPhibLant, then was ordered to 1928 and for a number of years was employed in the mining and milling industry, working for sea in SALAMONIE, CUSTER, and command of GUNSTON HALL, participating in the invasion the New Jersey Zinc Company, the largest zinc of Okinawa in the latter ship. He was awarded company in the world, for 40 years, and attaining the position of vice president of manufacthe Bronze Star Medal while on active duty.

As a civilian he was director of engineering turing. During his career with New Jersey development at the Vulcan Detinning Com- Zinc, he also became president of the Texas pany of Pittsburgh, for which firm he had built Zinc Mineral Corporation of Colorado for four and put into operation three heavy factories, years.

He was recalled to active duty during World largely of his own design. He retired from this firm in 1957. He was a member of the Naval War II and first served at the submarine base Academy Alumni Association, the Masons and at New London, then placed in commission and took command of FLORIKAN, a submarine the University Club.

He is survived by his widow, Mary Beth repair ship. Among the operations which she Terry Griffith Powell, Box 2692, Batesville AR carried out in the Pacific was an attempt to 72501; a daughter, two sisters, and three salvage the Japanese submarine 1-7, which had been grounded by her crew south of Kiska grandchildren.

Harbor. Their attempts to scuttle the subDELBERT AMOS ROSS '25 marine were incomplete, the after half remainMr. Delbert Amos Ross died on 10 May 1979 ing intact in a hundred feet of water. Seven diin New Haven, Connecticut. Memorial serv- vers entered the hulk, recovering valuable ices were held at Farry Memorial Home, As- documents and personal papers of value in inbury Park, New Jersey, with interment in the telligence work.

Monmouth Memorial Park.

Returaed to inactive duty in 1945, he was transferred to the retired list in 1955 and retired from his civilian firm in 1968, whereupon he moved to Gloucester.

He is survived by his widow, Sara, 732 Washington St., Annisquam MA 01930; a son, a daughter, a brother, and five grandchildren.

Delbert Amos Ross

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New Jersey, he was graduated with the Class of 1925 and ordered to sea in ARIZONA, where he served for two years in the gunnery department, then was assigned to the staff of Commander in Chief of the Battie Fleet in CALIFORNIA as communications watch officer. He resigned from the service in 1928 to join the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America in New York and worked for this orMORGAN ALLEN POWELL '25 ganization until his retirement as treasurer in 1968. He was active as well in civic affairs, RAdm. Morgan Allen Powell USNR (Ret.) died on 21 June 1979 in Little Rock, Arkansas. having served on the borough council of AsMemorial services were held at Ariington Na- bury Park and also having been a vice president of the board of education. He also was a tional Cemetery on 25 June.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and State of Arkansas, he had served in the U.S. as a member of the Memorial United

JOHN DRISCOLL SWEENEY '26 RAdm. John Driscoll Sweeney USN (Ret.) died on 16 July 1979 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Annapolis, Maryland, on 19 July with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New York, he was graduated with the Class of 1926 and proceeded to sea, for the first years serving in the Pacific on the Asiatic Station including the Yangtze River patrol.

Postgraduate school in applied engineering followed, then shore duty at the Experimental Station in Annapolis. Just prior to World War II he was ordered to command MCKEAN, a four-piper destroyer reclassified as a high speed transport. She participated in the landings at Tulagi, then made escort and supply runs from New Caledonia and the New Hebrides to American positions in the southern Solomons. It was also during this period that the ship helped rescue one hundred and sixtyone survivors of HELENA from Vella Lavella after that cmiser had been sunk off New Georgia. Other wartime service for (then) Cdr. Shipmate, September 1979

115 Sweeney

was as executive

officer

of

consultant for the Pigments, Fabrics and Finishes Department of DuPont.

He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and was licensed to practice in Indiana, Delaware and Maryland.

He was a member of the Granite Masonic Lodge in St. Michaels, Maryland, as well as the Miles River Yacht Club and the Scottish Rite and Shrine and the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Wilmington, Delaware.

He is survived by his widow, Marian, of Bozman, Maryland, four children and eleven grandchildren.

PITTSBURGH and then commander of LANDER.

He was awarded the Silver Star Medal and the Legion of Merit for his service in the Pacific theater.

Following the war he was ordered to the Naval War College, then had duty with the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Commander of the Caribbean Sea Frontier, GRAND CANYON, and Receiving

Station,

Philadelphia, from which post he was transferted to the retired list. Other awards that he received on active duty included the Bronze Star Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation.

Following his retirement in 1956 he taught at the Maine State Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine, then joined the secondary school system in Anne Amndel County, Maryland. He also maintained a Coast Guard license. Master Ocean Steam.

He is survived by his widow, Frances, Lindamoore on the Severn, Box 1566, Annapolis MD 21401; three daughters and two sons including LCdr. Mark Crane USN '63; and fifteen grandchildren.

Earl Sanford Piper

support plan for the Iwo Jima campaign. Later, as G-4 of an amphibious corps, he devised the logistical concept and was responsible for the support of approximately 100,000 Marines during the occupation of North China at the conclusion of World War II. After World War II he instmcted in amphibious logistics for two years, attended the Naval War College, served as a member of CINCNELM's Joint Planning Staff in London, LESTER BENJAMIN MYE '27 was director of the Marine Corps' Senior AmLt. (jg) Lester Benjamin Mye USN (Ret.) phibious Warfare School, commanded the 2nd died on 29 September 1978 in Los Angeles, Combat Service Group, and later the Marine Barracks at the Naval Gun Factory in WashCalifomia.

Bom in North Tonawanda, New York, he ington. He was transferred to the retired list came from pioneer stock, his grandfather and from this post.

Entering a second career, he was employed uncles having surveyed the land which later became part of the Northwestern Division of by the Martin-Marietta Company as an aeroNew York state. Upon graduation from the space engineer for ten years. At this time he Naval Academy with the Class of 1927, he was elected to the Chapter of the Cathedral proceeded to sea duty for two years in the Chapter of St. Luke in Orlando, Florida, and Pacific, then took flight training and was desig- served as both senior and junior warden. He nated naval aviator, flying out of San Diego. was also a member of the Episcopal Diocese of He was retired from active duty for a service- the Central Florida Diocesan Board and served connected disability in 1930, whereupon he as co-chairman of the Diocesan Planning began studies at the California Institute of Commission. He was elected a delegate to the Technology. In 1938 he joined the American Episcopal National Convention in 1973 and reBridge Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, ceived the Bishops' Award the same year.

His Marine Corps awards and decorations and later he transferred to Consolidated Westem Steel, also a subsidiary. In 1963 he retired included: the Navy Cross, the Legion of Merit from this organization as senior cost estimator with Combat V and Oak Leaf Cluster, the in the estimating division and joined the Lock- Bronze Star Medal, the Presidential Unit Citaheed Aircraft Company as an operations re- tion, the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, search specialist in the systems analysis de- Yangtze Campaign Medal, China Occupation partment, spacecraft organization. In 1968 he Medal, Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, ended his business career, despite the fact that Nicaraguan Medal of Merit, Mexican Medal of Merit, and the Chinese Cloud and Banner Lockheed encouraged him to remain.

He is survived by his widow, Florence Medal, in addition to campaign awards.

He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth, 1770 McCall Mye, 3147 N. Mt. Curve Ave., Altadena CA 91001; two children and two step- Winchester Drive, Winter Park FL 32789; two sons, LCol. Eari S. Piper Jr. USMC "57, Atchildren, and ten grandchildren. lanta, Georgia and Maj. Michael L. Piper EARL SANFORD PIPER '27 USMC of Yuma, Arizona; and five grandchilBGen. Eari Sanford Piper USMC (Ret.) died dren. on 7 July 1979 in Winter Park, Florida. A ReWILLIAM ROBERT SANDS JR. '27 quiem Eucharist was held at the Cathedral Mr. William Robert Sands Jr., died on 19 Church of St. Luke in Oriando on 10 July.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the January 1979. Interment was held at the State of Missouri, he was graduated with the Edgewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Glen Class of 1927 and commissioned second lieu- Mills, Pennsylvania, on 23 January.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the tenant in the Marine Corps. Normal junior command and staff duties followed, including State of Indiana, he was graduated with the two years of field campaigning in Nicaragua. Class of 1927 and served for two years on acHe also served in the Philippines and Shang- tive duty, but resigned in 1929 to take posthai, commanded a cmiser Marine guard in graduate study at Purdue University, later to Panama, and served for two years in the Office join the McClintock-Marshall Steel Company of Naval Intelligence in Washington. In 1940 in Chicago, doing structural steel and engineerhe was ordered to the American Embassy in ing design. In 1941 he affiliated with the DuPont Corporation and served as power superMexico City as assistant naval attache.

During World War II he served as the head visor in the explosive department of the Inof the logistics section (G-4) of a Marine divi- diana Ordnance Plant in Chariestown, Indiana. sion and was responsible for the preparation He also worked for the Remington Arms and execution of the division"s supply and branch and at his retirement was senior power Shipmate, September 1979

EDWARD FRANCIS BUTLER '29 Cdr. Edward Francis Butler USNR (Ret.) died 28 May 1979 in New York City.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New York he was graduated with the Class of 1929. He resigned his commission in 1930 to attend Harvard Law School, graduating in 1933 and being admitted to the New York bar in 1934. He spent his entire legal career with the firm of Conboy, Hewitt except for a brief period during 1942 when he served as a special assistant to the United States Attorney General.

During World War II he served in the Navy, rising to the rank of Commander and receiving the Naval Commendation Ribbon.

Cdr. Butler was a member of the Federal Bar Council, the National Railroad Trial Counsel, the Conference of Railway Counsel and the American, New York State and New York City Bar Associations.

He was also a member of the New York City Commission on Health Services from 1959 to 1961 and a director of the Hospital Counsel of Greater New York from 1959 to 1962. He served on the board of trustees of the Roman Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, and was chairman of its finance committee. He was also a trustee of the center's St. John's Hospital Division.

He is survived by his widow Maybelle, 40 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10011; three daughters, a son, and five grandchildren.

ROBERT MILTON BOWSTROM '31 Capt. Robert Milton Bowstrom SC USN (Ret.) died on 10 May 1979 in Sacramento, Califomia.

Robert Milton Bowstrom Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Michigan, he was graduated with the Class of 1931. While at the Academy he was a member of both the varsity basketball and football teams and was captain of the football team in the 1930 season.

116 During World War II he served in TENNESSEE, flagship of Battleship Division TWO, and he participated in the bombing and assault operations on Kiska Island in the Aleutians. During the latter months of the war he served as logistics officer on the staff of Commander Amphibious Group THREE, later joining the staff of Commander Service Force, Pacific.

He later was commanding officer of the Navy Supply Corps School in Bayonne, New Jersey, subsequentiy serving as commanding officer of the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia.

He is survived by his widow, Ruth, 4435 Morpheus Lane, Sacramento CA 95825.

JAMES CHARLES DEMPSEY '31 RAdm. James Charles Dempsey USN (Ret.) died on 9 July 1979 in Norfolk, Virginia.

Mass of Christian Burial was said in the Little Creek Chapel On 12 July and interment took place in Arlington National Cemetery on 13 July.

In the years following World War II, Adm. Dempsey held many major Navy commands.

After having commanded the fleet oiler WACCAMAW, he was promoted to flag rank in November 1959 and served for two years as commander of the Military Sea Transport Service, Atiantic. From 1966 to 1968 he was Assistant Vice Chief of Naval Operations and director of naval administration in Washington, where he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

Subsequently he commanded Amphibious Group 11 and the Amphibious Training Command in Norfolk. For two years before his retirement in June 1970, he was commandant of the Fifth Naval District. In addition to the medals already mentioned, he was awarded the Silver Star Medal, another Legion of Merit, two Bronze Star Medals, three Navy Commendation Medals, and the Army Unit Commendation Medal.

After his retirement he obtained a master's degree in business administration from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Active in civic affairs, he had been president of the Norfolk Chapter of the Alumni Association, director of the Hampton Roads Council of the Navy League, a member of the Submarine Veterans of World War 11, and a director of the Norfolk Seamen's Friend Society.

He is survived by his widow, Audrey, Algonquin House, 7320 Glenroie Ave., Norfolk VA 23505; two daughters, two sons, two sisters, two brothers, and two grandchildren.

industry and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow, Dorothy, of 120 Chapel Hill Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15238; two sons, a daughter, three stepchildren, and twelve grandchildren.

CHARLES CUSHMAN MORGAN JR. '33 Capt. Charles Cushman Morgan Jr. USNR (Ret.) died on 20 June 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Funeral services and interment were held in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the town of his birth.

Graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1933, he proceeded to sea in SARATOGA for two years, then joined the Aleutian Islands Survey Expedition. Further sea duty was in DEWEY until 1939 when he resigned his commission to join the Columbia Steel Company in Pittsburg, Califomia. He was recalled to active duty prior to World War 11 and joined TALBOT, a four-piper which was used in convoy and escort work through the Aleutian campaign, then converted to an APD and, under (then) LCdr. Morgan's command, served in the campaigns in the Solomons, Bougainville, New Guinea, the Marianas, and the Philippines before arriving at Okinawa.

Convoying merchant shipping, transporting landing forces and underwater demolition teams, and a general workhorse of the Fleet, LCdr. Morgan wrote on the use of the ship in these wartime campaigns and his article, "Plebe Year for the APD," became must reading.

In July 1944 he became ComTransDiv TWELVE, retaining command of TALBOT until relieved in June 1945, and he was released to inactive duty shortly after the Japanese surrender. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal and the Legion of Merit for his wartime service.

Retuming to Columbia Steel, in 1957 he was named general superintendent of the Pittsburg Works, then was transferred to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania headquarters of U.S. Steel and appointed assistant to the president, in which post he remained until his retirement in 1964.

He served as consultant to the Doolan Steel Company thereafter. He was a member of the several professional organizations of the steel

Bureau of Ordnance in Washington, then was recalled to active duty early in World War II. During the war he served iii IOWA, participating in the occupation of Japan, then became flag secretary and aide to ComBatDiv ONE. In 1946 he was integrated back into the regular navy and was designated ordnance EDO. In this designation he served as chief in the armor, projectile, bombs, and rocket section.

Production Division, Bureau of Ordnance. In his last active duty assignment he served as curator of the Naval History Division under RAdm. Eraest M. EUer USN (Ret.), director in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

Graduate studies were followed at Caraegie Institute and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and he was awarded a master's degree at George Washington University. After his retirement from the Navy in 1966, he was an assistant instmctor in the history department of the University of Maryland and was a consultant to Gordon Prangle in the writing of the novel Tora, Tora, Tora. He was awarded the Navy Commandation Medal while on active duty.

DERMOTT VINCENT HICKEY '35 Cdr. Dermott Vincent Hickey USN (Ret.) died on 6 June 1979 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Mass of the Resurtection was celebrated at the Naval Academy Chapel on 8 June with interment in St. Anne's Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Pennsylvania, he was graduated with the Class of 1935. Sea duty followed and he was in CHICAGO when he resigned his commission to join the Naval Reserve. For a time he worked at the Naval Gun Factory and at the

Dermott Vincent Hickey

James Charles Dempsey Born in Eastport, Maryland, to Lt. James Patrick Dempsey and the former Mary Elizabeth Conroy, he received an at-large appointment to the Naval Academy and was graduated with the Class of 1931. During his early years of Navy service he was boxing coach at the Academy in 1933, having been a member of the varsity team while a midshipman. He also attended the postgraduate school in Annapolis in 1938.

After graduation, he joined OKLAHOMA, later taking submarine training for a notable career which included the sinking of the Japanese destroyer NATSUSHIO off Borneo while in command of S-37, the first Japanese destroyer to be sunk in the war and the first ever sunk by a United States submarine. For this daring feat he was awarded the Navy Cross, eaming a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross while in command of the SPEARFISH when the submarine slipped into Manila Bay and picked up 27 passengers from Corregidor to be evacuated to Fremantie, Australia. She was the last American submarine to depart that beleaguered fortress before it was surrendered, and included in the group were 13 nurses. This evacuation was later fictionalized in the movie Operation Petticoat, a story which eventually was transferred to a television series. On 10 May 1944 he was commander of the submarine COD, which attacked a Japanese convoy and sank over 10,000 tons of enemy shipping and damaged an additional 11,000 tons. The Silver Star Medal he received for this action could not be publicized because of wartime security. In the last years of the war he served in the Atiantic Theater with that area's Submarine Force.

During the period from 1941-45 he made 10 successful war patrols in command of submarines.

He is survived by his widow, Eleanor, Brooke Ave., Annapolis MD 21401; two sons, a brother and a sister, and three grandchildren.

CARL JAY BALLINGER, JR. '39 Cdr. Cari Jay Ballinger, Jr., USN (Ret.) died on 25 May 1979 in Watsonville, Califomia. At his request, the remains were cremated and the ashes spread at sea. Memorial services were held at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Watsonville on 28 May. Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Califomia, he was graduated with the Class of 1939. Sea service followed and he later was designated a naval aviator. After combat and post-war tours in fighter aircraft squadrons, he served on the staff of Commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet from 1948 to 1951. In September, 1951, he took Shipmate, September 1979

117 command of Fighting Squadron TWENTYONE. In July, 1952, he reported for duty on the staff of Commanding General, Air Defense Force, Kansas City, Missouri. His last tour on active duty was as executive officer and then commanding officer. Combat Information Center School at Naval Air Station, Glynco, Georgia. He retired on 1 July 1960 and moved back to Califomia. During the next year, because an ex-Navy friend of his was very ill, he cancelled all personal plans and managed his friend's gas service station at Soda Springs near the summit of Donner Pass. Doing this "good tum" for the owner was typical of his willingness to consistentiy help others. Since 1961 until his death, he was a successful real-estate broker in the San Francisco Bay area. His decorations include the Air Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Presidential Unit Citation.

He is survived by his widow, Winifred, 270 Hames Road, Space 41, Watsonville CA 95076; and two sons and a daughter.

IRA SOBISCA HARDMAN, JR. '39 Mr. Ira Sobisca Hardman, Jr. died on 5 June 1979 in Annandale, Virginia. Funeral services were held in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Weston, West Virginia with interment in Weston.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of West Virginia, he was graduated with the Class of 1939. Sea service was followed by flight training and, in 1942, he was designated a naval aviator. After combat and post-war tours in single-engine aircraft squadrons, he received transitional training in multi-engine planes and in 1948 joined Patrol Squadron SEVEN at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. In 1950 he assumed command of Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron TWO also at Quonset Point. In 1951, he attended the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk and then was assigned to the Office of the Navy Inspector General in Washington. In May 1953, his resignation from the Naval Service was accepted and he returned to West Virginia to help establish and operate, as president, a natural gas production company in Clarksburg called Washington Natural Gas Company. Later, he became a real-estate broker and a dealer in securities and he also taught school for a time in Fairfax, Virginia.

For the past several years until his death, he was principal of a private school in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He belonged to the Appalachian Geological Society, West Virginia Oil and Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, Rotary, Masons, and National Association of Securities Dealers. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal.

He is survived by his widow, Beveriy, and three sons and two daughters. Beveriy can be reached through her brother: Mile #13.

Edgerton Cutoff, Copper Center AK 99573.

WALTER ALBERT HELM, JR. '44 LCdr. Walter Albert Helm Jr. USN (Ret.) died on 7 June 1979 in Newark, Delaware.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Holy Family Church in Newark on 12 June with interment at Ariington National Cemetery the same day.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Kansas he was graduated with the Class of 1944 on 9 June 1943 and proceeded to sea. He was retired from active duty in 1963 and became a teacher at the Penns Grove, New Jersey, Regional High School.

Shipmate, September 1979

He is survived by his widow, Anne, 25 Havertown Rd., Newark DE 19711; three sons, a daughter, two sisters, and his mother.

He is survived by his widow, Frances, 1185 Barcelona Dr., San Diego CA 92107; a son, a daughter, and a brother.

THEODORE C. LONNQUEST, JR. '46 Capt. Theodore C. Lonnquest, Jr. USN (Ret.) died in Bethesda, Maryland, on 20 June 1979. Memorial services were held at All Saints Episcopal Church in Chevy Chase on 23 June.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Florida, he was graudated with the Class of 1946 on 6 June 1945 and was ordered to sea in IOWA, then served in the destroyer ZELLARS. He later applied for flight training and was designated naval aviator in 1949.

GARY MIKIO MAYETANI '65 Lt. Gary Mikio Mayetani USNR was killed on 10 April 1979 in a bizarre accident near Santa Barbara, Califoraia, when a rock was propelled by high winds into the windshield of the car he was driving. His wife and two children were injured. Memorial services were held on 16 April in the West Los Angeles Buddhist Church.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of California, he was graduated with the Class of 1965. While at the Academy he was a member of the 15th Company. After resigning his commission in the regular service, he entered dental school and received a doctor of dental surgery degree, establishing his practice in Monterey.

He is survived by his widow, Beatrice, 1530 Salinas Highway, Monterey CA 93940; a son and a daughter; his parents and a brother.

Theodore C. L.onnquest Jr. Later aviation assignments included tours at the postgraduate school, Wnceton University, where he was awarded a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering degree, and the Naval Air Test Facility. He served in the Bureau of Naval Weapons in the eariy 1960s, followed by tours in the office of the deputy chief of naval operations for development, and as special assistant for air to the assistant secretary of the Navy for research and development. He later was on the staff of the air commander of the Atlantic Fleet.

During the following decade, Capt.

Lonnquest commanded the Naval Air Rework Facility in Norfolk, was manager of the Ship and Air Systems Integration Project in the office of the Chief of Naval Material, and was the executive director of the research and technology group of the Naval Air Systems Command in Washington. In 1974 he took command of the Naval Aviation Integrated Logistic Support Center in Patuxent River, from which post he was transferred to the retired list in 1975. As a civilian, he was a senior systems engineer for a Washington-area firm.

He is survived by his widow Mary of 4214 Thornapple St., Chevy Chase MD 20015; his parents, RAdm. (USN Ret.) and Mrs. T. C. Lonnquest; two sons, a daughter, and a sister.

ADRIAN deWITT VINING '50 LCdr. Adrian deWitt Vining USN (Ret.) died on 30 June 1979 in San Diego, California.

Memorial services were held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Point Loma with interment in the Greenwood Memorial Park.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Florida, he was graduated with the Class of 1950. He had previously attended Purdue University and he earaed a degree in law at the University of San Diego while stationed at the Naval Electronics Laboratory, practising that profession for 13 years. He was a member of the county and state bar associations.

RICHARD DANIEL BAYER '65 Mr. Richard Daniel Bayer died on 5 October 1977 in a light aircraft accident in mountainous terrain west of Roseburg, Oregon. The plane was not found until 8 May 1979.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Texas, he accepted his commission in the United States Air Force and began pilot training. He later served with the U.S. Air Forces in Southeast Asia and in 1968 was cited for his outstanding airmanship and courage as an EB-66 Destroyer pilot on successful and important missions under hazardous conditions. He was awarded the Air Medal at Takhli Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, for his flying at that time. He later resigned his commission and affiliated with the Bayer Construction Company of Fort Collins, Colorado. He was on a business trip for this organization at the time of the accident. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow, Gerry, 3400 Canadian Pkwy., Fort Collins CO 80521; his parents. Col. (USAF Ret.) and Mrs. Merrick Bayer of San Antonio; two daughters, Leah and Gloria; and three brothers, including Merrick Jr., also of the Class of 1965, Kennewick, Washington.

STEPHEN CRAIG LANTZ '80 Midn. Stephen Craig Lantz USN died on 13 May 1979 in the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, of cancer. Funeral services were held in his home town, Kalamazoo, Michigan, on 19 May with a memorial service at the Naval Academy Chapel on 22 May and interment at Arlington National Cemetery.

Midn. Lantz had been named Youth of the Year in 1976 by the Kalamazoo Exchange Club, the year he received his appointment to the Naval Academy. He was an outstanding student at the Academy, having been named to the Dean's List and the Superintendent's List for outstanding academic achievement. He was also second class commander of the Second Battalion and a member of the Dmm and Bugle Corps and the French and history clubs, and he was active in intramural sports.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon L. Lantz, and a sister, Valeri, of Kalamazoo; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

118

Classified Services $7.50 per column inch, or fraction

thereof. Send ads to Alumni House,

Annapolis,

REAL ESTATE

ANNAPOLIS PROPERTIES, INC. jZJ3?= rzzoacccao.

WASfflNGTON MOVING TO WASHINGTON? FREE . . .

52-page book "Welcome to Washington" Map of Metropolitan area VA information Homes Magazine WRITE: Judy Dundervill (Bob '57)

Washington Bound? or Elsewhere! ^^ Coast t o C o a s t Relocation • Name Your State' I'll send the Info

8241 The Midway, Annandale, Virginia 22003 Diane AUey (Clint '63) CALL coUect: Home: (703) 978-4057 Office: (703) 573-2600

LONG & FOSTER INC., REALTORS® WASHINGTON BOUND? call MARY ALLER MARY HENDERSON PATTY SPIEGEL

(70 3) 370-0800 1703) 751-4758 6000 Stevenson Ave.. Al ex., VA.

MARYLAND INN A N N A P O U S , MD 2 1 4 0 1 Outstanding properties in Anne Arundel County Investment—Historic—Waterfront—Condominiums JOAN ADRIAN (301) 2(i8-8365 DC direct (202) 261-2636 ANNAPOLIS—SEVERNA PARK area service in real estate, contact BILL RICHARDSON '42 268-1368 KATHIE HANKINS, G.R.I. 647-0126 (wife of Wally '46) Million Dollar Sales Club 1977-78

m.

^i|ilijii|5 « AsaociATaa. IMC. Member Multiple Listing Service 570 Ritchie Hiway Severna Park, Md. 21146 647-6112 Wash. Tel. 261-2116

14 Market Space Annapolis, Md. 21401 263-0400 Wash. Tel. 261-2626

'^ALTY THE PERFECT COMBINATION

for

fJtrtun&Suburban

eoiOM ^p. i ^3 '

•EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE B R O K E R

•WASHINGTON TODAY"

JUDY RACHAP Graduate Realtors Institute (wife of Allan Rachap '58)

REALTY INC.

PROPERTIES INC.

would like to mail you

8115 Old Dominion Dr. at Springhill Rd. McLean. Va. 22101

(703) 821-8210 LONG & FOSTER, REALTORS Our 20 ofFices in the Washington area will serve all your real estate needs.

ANNE MARSHALL REALTOR

DOUG HERTEL 73

19 Offices

Sales & Rentals

\^v

Md. 21402.

m

Member Realtors Multiple Listing Service (widow of George '48) Office: 13013 Lee Jackson Highway Fairfax VA 22030 Home: (703)378-5115

TOWN & COUNTRY PROPERTIES, INC. REALTORS Northern Virginia's Largest Real Estate Company with 16 offices in and around the Capital Beltway.

Complete Real Estate Service Buying. Selling. Renting. Investing, Relocating Write for free Suburban Washington Housing Guide Call collect for appointment

CHUCK MUMFORD '53 Associate Broker, GRI Office: 3545 Chain Bridge Rd.. Fairfax VA 22030 Phone (703) 591-8405 Home- 1303 Towlston Rd., Vienna VA 22:80 Phone (703) 759-3115

—your free brochure with facts on local schoola, military facilities, home sales and rentals, financing, taxes, insurance and GI and FHA benefits.

Our dowTitown ofllice is within walking distance of the PENTAGON. CRYSTAL CITY & NATIONAL CENTER. 701 South 23rd Street, Ariinston VA 222(2 Phone: (703) n9-8444 We specialize in SERVICE to Service Families Early Winters '40 S83-3323

Hank Gorman *44 3S6-SS3C

Anne Johansen (wife of J o '29) 521-7359

Orders T o Washington?

Why not live in the Annapolis area?

For Professional Service call: Sue & Bob Olsen '54 Libby Brady (Frank '53)

HSHOP 4 COMPANY INC. ' A JJEALTORy

301-263-8884 1916 Forest Dr., Annapolis MD 21401 Member Multiple Listing Service

CONDOMINIUM FOR SALE Annapolis waterfront—"Prestige Point" on Spa Creek; 3 bedroom condominium; deep water slip, pool, tennis; $162,500.

CaU Guy Cane '54 (301) 268-1125

• N A T I V E OF A N N A P O L I S For competent assistance in all phases of real estate transactions in the Greater Annapolis a r e a . . . contact

IISHOP COMPANY INC. • ^ REALTORS^

1916 Forest Drive Annapolis, Md. 21401 301-263-S884 Member Mutliple Listing Service Member National Board of Realtors CALL CDR. JACK SEAGER '32 For Sevema Park and Annapolis REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, APPRAISALS Jack specializes in Rentals (ERA Broker) With Individual Service to YOU

Bowlin Realty Inc.—Arnold, Md. Home: 647-4232; Office 647-5757 Washington 261-1397

dbi

Residential Commercial Management Investment Relocation

33 offices in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia In Annapolis MD, telephone D A N E N T L E R ' 3 6 267-8081 Associate Broker D O R I S S N Y D E R 267-87SM U S N A Sailing Center Colquitt-Carruthers, I n c . , R e a l t o r s 318 Sixth Street, Annapolis MD 21403 (301) 268-4300 Baltimore 269-6302 Washington DC 261-2500

119

REAL ESTATE SOUTH

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

WEST

Junior Officers VIRGINIA B E A C H - N O R F O L K CHESAPEAKE FOR THE BEST IN SERVICE AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE NEW A N D RESALE HOMES Call Collect

1-804-499-8511 1-804-467-0790 (Home)

BOB BLOUNT '70 Sales Associate

COMING TO SAN DIEGO? Call or Write DOYEN KLEIN '35, Broker GRI JANE TAYLOR KLEIN, Realtor Associate Bus.: (714) 459-0601 Home: (714) 481-7665 Whether active duty or retired, we can help you find housing in the San Diego area. Experienced professional service with membership in all major multiple listing services.

Realty Executives, La Jolla Associates 7874 Girard Ave., La Jolla CA 92037

Larasan#iBetter Realty ifrfiHOT^gS,

SAN DIEGO REALTY?

404 S Parliament Dr. Virginia Beach, Va. 23462

For any type help call or write F.W. "BILL" BROWN '38 notary public realtor associate

For professional service

c/o ART LEITCH REALTY REGISTER

Call JOAN KING (Wife of Cookie '57) Million Dollar Sales Club

828 Garnet Avenue San Diego CA 92109 Business: (714) 488-7535 Home: (714) 276-0857

GOODMAN SEGAR HOGAN Tidewater's Most Recommended Real Estate Service

3259-A VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23452 Office: (804) 340-3232

Res.: (804) 486-4372

ATLANTA BOUND? CALL PAUL SMITH '42

WHEELER REALTY INC. Residential and Investment Real Estate 2465 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur GA 30033 Home (404) 633-8160 Office (404) 321-3333 CHARLESTON, S.C. Call BARBARA B. GLOVER (wife of Bill Glover '62) PRATT AND CO. HOMES FOR LIVING NETWORK 107 S. Main Street, Summerville, S.C. 29483 Bus.: 1-803-873-4581 Home: 1-803-871-7071

VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK CHESAPEAKE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

CURRENTLY EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR 12 NEW HOME SUBDIVISIONS. VA/FHAyCONV. FINANCING ARRANGED IN VIRGINIA CALL COLLECT

(804) 340-0000 or

TOLL FREE (except. Va.. Hawaii, Alaska) 1.800-446-8103 CALL OR WRITE ME FOR BROCHURES AND RELOCATION INFORMATION 3284 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD. VA. BEACH, VA. 23452 HOME PHONE (804) 340-0329

TOM WYNKOOP '51 ASSOCIATE BROKER

Professional Realty Corporation A NAME YOU CAN TRUST

Send your resume or inquiries to: MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC. P.O. Box 12932, Pensacola, Florida 32576 904-434-1175 MYLES FISHER '69—Vice President

SFS

NUCLEAR ONLY Officers: your "nuclear connection" in the nuclear industry. Over 14 years of experience in placing Navy personnel in second careers thniout the U.S. Send your resume or letter of inquiry NOW to DkkTrott (203)443-8494 (collect) never a fee

(Ask about our free resume service)

J^WER WELCOME TO SAN DIEGO Please call or write for free area map and listings Rita Tinsley or Pete Howton '66 M & M HOMES INC. 9396 Mira Mesa Blvd.

San Diego CA 92126 Office (714) 271-8400 Home (714) 566-5687

HAWAIIAN REAL ESTATE LARRY REDDEN REALTY, INC. 307 Uluniu St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96734 (808) 261-6211 (Bus) 235-1958 (Res) • • • • •

SALES LISTINGS • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT* INVESTMENTS • INSURANCE • MEMBER, MLS •

VACATION RENTALS LONGTERM RENTALS t i l 1 /ALO COUNSELING ALL ISLANDS | VA/FHA

Larry Redden '46

m

SALES—RENTALS—INVESTMENT CALL

PROFESSIONAL REALTY CORPORATION

If you've made the decision to separate from the military, SFS can aid you in your civilian career search in the engineering or management fields.

SFS does not offer an "en masse" job fair weekend; we do offer a personal search of Fortune 500 Companies for the career opportunity best utilizing your leadership and experience.

There's no cost or obhgation to you!

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENGINEERS WANTED IN ALL HELDS Over 1,000 client companies across the U.S. rely on our staff of experienced graduate engineers for assistance in filling technical positions in all industrial fields.

Companies pay fee, interview & relocation expenses.

Your one source for contacts across the U.S. Send resume or request application today. We'll do the rest.

A. L. Krasnow, President U S N A '48 M.I.T. '51 ATOMIC PERSONNEL, INC. Suite G - 3 , 1518 Walnut St. Philadelphia, P A 19102 Technical Career Center since 1959

/NDUSTRY

J^RSONNEL

1064 POOUONNOCK RD. GROTON, CONNECTICUT 06340

NAVAL OFFICERS All Specialties We have over 20 yrs. combined Navy experience in counseling on our staff so we understand your background. We have counselors who specialize in placements to the power and defense industries, plus thru 200 affiliated offices in over 100 cities we can find you positions in all industries nationwide.

Send resume or call (803) 572-3000 POWER SERVICES, INC. 2162 Credit Union Lane, Suite 4E N. Charleston, S.C. 29406 JUNIOR AND SENIOR NAVY PERSONNEL: If you have following skills and are available for civilian jobs, we would like to see your resume: Electronics, Logistics Weapon Systems, Communications, Destroyer and Submarine Experience a plus.

Employer pays all fees and costs. CAREER FINDERS, INC. 5335 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 (703) 536-3210. Contact: Chuck Digney.

Why seek elective office or advertise without having an innpact on your community or state? Contact; IMPACT CONSULTING 215-37th Street N St. Petersburg, FL 333713 Impact Consulting, specialists in Political consulting, Real Estate Marketing and Advertising.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

T R A V E L

MISCELLANEOUS

. . . Announcing '79/'80 Edition

JOIN THE JET SET III ON MILITARY

OR RETIREMENT

PAY

238 pages plus to help you save money traveling. H o w t o t r a v e l free Space A v a i l a b l e — Caribbean. S. America, Europe, Pacific & GSA. Discounts on commercial airlines, hotels/motels and charter flights. Foreign & US State Tourist Organizations, whom to contact in an emergency overseas. US Embassies & Consulates. Military facilities & Guest Houses in the USA and around the world . . .

PLAIN TALK Everybody talks about inflation, but up to now no one has been able to do anything about it. An important advance in life insurance design lias been made. If you own life insurance, you need to examine this new concept which increases your coverage with inflation—for the rest of your life. Call or write.

William Lyiies, CLU Tel (703) 522-1611 3030 Fairfax Dr., ArUngton. VA 22201

For Navy, Marines, Active Duty, Reserve, Retired & Dependents Compiled by Connie Gibson Wehrman Connor, wife of Bob Connor, Class of '42 n

$4.95 + $1.25 ppd 4th class

D S7.25 1st class — VA • Add 20^ tax (Sorry, no billing or COD)

D SOC Travel Mews sample newsletter

D 50< M l l l t a r y T r a v e l News sample newsletter

Announcine a new, exclusive service . . Thorough review & protessiona! analysis of your BUPERS record; fitness report examination and continuity check; document verification and more. WRITE TODAY:

Military Travel News, P.O. Box 9S, Oakton, VA 22124 (703) 281-9323; (703) 527-6144 Travel bargains: USA, Caribbean, Europe, Far East, Australia, and The World.

RECORD REVIEW SERVICE P.O. Box 2 9 4 1 , West Springfiald, VA 22152

"GENTLEMAN

BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS" The true life story of a twentieth century knight-errant by RoUins H. Mayer USNA '32 A book that has been currently submitted as a private bill to the Congress—

Bullish in Washington

BuUisli in Annapolis

Alumni Special-»8.97 ($14.95 less 40%) Postage paid if pai.! in advance. Otherwise pay $9.50 after penising. Copy mailed upon request.

Ed Mallicl( '44 Allan Rachap '58

Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch

WiUs

Adoption and Custody Real Estate settlements (MD, DC, VA) 77 Franklin Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (301)268-7474 (office)

(301)269-1797 (office) (301)268-2352 (home)

TAX sheltering exemption deferral Which is right for you?

There are three basic tax relief vehicles. Tax shelters. Tax exempt securities. Tax deferred contracts. They ail help reduce your current tax burden. But each is designed to meet different investment objectives.

Edward T. Britton, III '58 Vice President, Investments DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT, INC. (since 1837) 1850 K St, NW, Suite 800 Washington DC 20006 (202) 862-2828/2800

'*V

2020 K Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 (202) 659-7572

60 West Street Annapolis, Md. 21401 (301) 268-9020

ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW CHARLOTTE GILDEN KROHN STANLEY WILLIAM KROHN 'SO Members Maryland and DC Bars GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW including Divorce and Separation

Order from: Naval Academy Foundation 48 Maryland Ave. Annapolis MD 21401

Benno M. Gerson '61

The Dolphin

A C A D E

INTERVIEW WITH THE NATION'S MOST DESIRABLE EMPLOYERS. Get answers today to your questions about tomorrow. Let a CAREER DEVELOPMENT Representative describe for you...the many diversified o p p o r t u n i t i e s , the a d v a n c e m e n t potential, salary ranges and availability of positions throughout the country.

H o w ? Each m o n t h , a CAREER DEVELOPMENT Representative holds personal, confidential interviews al the following bases: • Norfolk • Buford • Newport • Meridian • Memphis • Annapolis • Pensacola • San Diego • Charleston • New London • Wash., D.C. • Cherry Point • Corpus Christi • Philadelphia • Jacksonville • Camp-Le-Jeune and others.

Find a top caliber position with leading firms who are looking for Academy Graduates with Ingenuity and proven leadership ability and 0-10 years mllilary/industriai experience.

For further information contact: TOM WOLFE, USNA '72 REX AARON, USNA 7 3 MIKE BYRAM, USNA 7 4 CAREER DEVELOPMENT 206 N. Washington Street Alexandria, Virginia 22313 (800)336-4548 TOLL FREE In Virginia, call COCCECT (703) 548-3400 CAREER DEVELOPMENT 100 Colony Square, Suite 1802 Atlanta, Georgia 30361 (800) 241-2950 TOLL FREE In Georgia, call COLLECT: (404) 892-0992 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F No Cost or Obligation.

DEVEIOPMBIT

G R A D U A T E S

An elegant gift. The epitome of grace. 14k gold charm, %" long, exquisitely tooled, hand polished, with hidden back loop slide for light or med. chain. $22 plus $1 postage & handling.

CJillcrin^ "S" Chain The finishing touch. 14k gold, 16". $20. Both items priced well under retail. Orders sent air insured within 48 hours. Send check or money order to: KAL KREATIONS of HAWAII P.O. Box 1373 Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744

AUTHENTIC WW 11 HATCHCOVERS Unfinished, with instructions, or finished; tables, bars, desks, benches, etc. Price range: $75 and up.

Shipping arranged.

Ship's Hatch 3940 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax VA 22030

(703) 691-1670

RING INFORMATION USNA Graduates whose rings were made by Josten's, may order official and miniature rings, contoured wedding bands, stones, diamonds and repairs. Write—Vernon R. Galley, 1261 Bookcliff, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

Murray L. Kaplan '50 GIA GRADUATE Fine Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry at Preferred Prices Post Office Box 7192 San Diego, California 92107 Phone: (714) 224-8550

ff/aval Academy

Each jewelry crest is individually die-inducted to produce the finest in fashion jewelry appeal. These items have been designed exclusively for the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association by Chrono/Matic, Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a leader in the emblematic jewelry field.

Each piece has been crafted as a lasting symbol of your association with the Academy. The wide selection permits you to select a jewelry item that is most meaningful to you, both personally and professionally.

(All Naval Academy Crests are manufactured of solid lOK yellow gold. Findings and accessories are of gold-fill quality)

^lumni

ffewelry

1. Cuff links featuring the Naval Academy Crest in %" size $99.00 2. Ys" Naval Academy Crest on an 18" serpentine necklace $36.00 3. The Official Naval Academy cuff links in a popular oval shape $55.00 4. Vs" Naval Academy Crest on a florentine moneyclip $39.50 5. W Naval Academy Crest charmâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;may be worn on either a bracelet or necklace $29.50 6. %" Naval Academy Crest as a fashion stickpin. The most popular women's jewelry item available today. .. .$29.50 7. %" Naval Academy Crest tie-tac

$29.50

8. %" Naval Academy Crest on a medium link charm bracelet $36.00 Maryland residents please add 5% sales tax.

U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, ALUMNI HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21402

to ยง5od friends.

<./

I

I

โ ขfi

m

I

Lowenbrau.

=)1978 Brewed in U.S.A. by Miller Brewing Company, Milwaulcee, Wis.