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Lieutenant (jg) Robert C. Notz, USN, inspects the Aeroprop blade that brought him safely back from a North Korean target. Flying from fast carrier Task Force 77, Lt. Notz' AD fighter-bomber was hit

by Red flak during a low level attack. A bite approximately 18 inches long was taken out of the trailing edge of the blade deep into the rib section.

The blade remained intact and enabled him to reach a repair base. A new Aeroprop blade was installed without removing the propeller and the ship was returned immediately to combat.

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Now Lieutenant Commander Lynn DuTemple knows why his AD Skymaster raised such a howl when he brought it aboard the USS Princeton off Korea. A 37mm enemy anti-aircraft shell had torn a gaping hole completely through one blade of his Aeroprop. LCdr DuTemple had just completed his fourth bombing run on Hamhiing railroad bridge when the flak ripped through his prop blade and shattered his canopy. The pierced Aeroprop blade did not alter its performance enough to reveal the damage until the plane had reached its carrier base.

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By Capt. John M. Ellicott, USN (Ret.), '83

In 1848 an eighteen-year-old, robust, stocky New York City youth, named Henry Erben, received an appointment as midshipman in the Navy and was assigned to

deavoring to aid Cuban insurgents against Spain.

Shortly afterwards, the POTOMAC captured the filibuster barque AMELIA and the frigate S T . LAWRENCE for training. young Erben, having been commissioned About a year later, he passed an examina- master, was put in charge of her with a tion for the new Naval School at Annap- prize crew to take her to New York. He olis as passed-midshipman and later grad- had scarcely sailed when the AMELIA ran uated seventeenth in the Class of 1855. into a West Indian hurricane which comNext he was ordered to the U S S POTOMAC, pletely dismantled her. Drifting helplessly then engaged in intercepting filibustering about for seventy days under a jury rig, expeditions of American sympathizers en- she got into St. Thomas a useless hulk

with an almost starving crew. The heroism, fortitude, and endurance of the blue jackets under his command made a lasting impression on Erben.

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which had been assigned to transporting camels from Egypt to Texas in connection with a War Department experiment to determine the practicability of using camels to freight supplies across the arid areas in the Southwest.

Promoted to lieutenant, he was next or-

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USS CHICAGO . . . flagship of Adm. Erben in 1894 when he commanded the European Station with Capt. Mahan as his flag captain.

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dered to the steamer VIXEN and from transporting camels went to deep sea sounding for the Atlantic cable. These kaleidescopic changes were followed by orders to the steam frigate MISSISSIPPI on the China Station. The ship was engaged in obtaining Chinese treaty ports for world commerce.

When the Civil War came Erben was again ordered to the SUPPLY which was part of the Gulf Squadron at Pensacola.

Almost immediately, the Pensacola Navy Yard and neighboring forts were captured by the Confederates. Erben, in retaliation, made a daring night landing, spiked guns and destroyed ammunition and material.

The next day, the SUPPLY evacuated all Utiion personnel from the navy yard and adjacent forts and transported them to New York; then she returned to the Gulf Blockade.

Erben had now become recognized aa an officer with extensive combat experience and was transferred to Admiral Farragut's fleet which was opening the Mississippi River. He was given command of the ironclad ST. Louis and participated in the bombardment of Fort Pillow and capture of Memphis.

Promoted to lieutenant commander in July 1862, Erben received another unique assignment. From the bombardment of forts and engagements against Confederate rams on the Mississippi, he was ordered to command a battery of howitzers in the Army of the Potomac before Richmond and participated in the second battle of Bull Run. In October of the same year he was again afloat as executive officer of the monitor PATAPSCO and took part in blockading o p e r a t i o n s along the Atlantic Coast until May 1864, when he was given command of the PoNOLA of the West Gulf Squadron. He captured two blockade runners off Galveston, Texas, and, in a bold landing expedition, destroyed a torpedo station under the batteries of Matagorda.

Just when Erben began to wear sideburns or Burnsides I have been unable to ascertain. These masculine facial adornments became fashionable when General Burnside Was commander-in-chief of R. the Army of the Potomac.

Erben's adoption of this style made him so strikingly resemble the pictorial personification of John Bull that he received the nickname of Bully Erben. In later years he allowed these facial adornments to grow long and spiky, probably to nullify the nickname.

Continuous assignments afloat and ashore took him to the South Atlantic in 1867-68; to the New York Navy Yard as ordnance officer; to the North Pacific again making deep sea soundings for an ocean cable; to command of the school ship SARATOGA ; to Commandant of the Portsmouth (N.H.) Navy Yard, and to command the school ship ST. MARYS.

So efficient had Erben been in all his varied and important assignments that when promoted to captain in 1879 he was given the prize command in our Navy at that time, the steam frigate PENSACOLA, 4

about to set out on a cruise around the ceived new impetus through the publication world. At the completion of this cruise he of a book by Capt. Alfred T. Mahan enhad his. first period of "waiting orders" titled The Influence of Sea Power Upon which lasted for six months. After that he History. Luce got the Secretary of the was promoted to commodore and made Navy to assign Mahan to the W a r College Commandant of the New York Navy Yard. as a lecturer and later to succeed Luce as Such was the background of Henry Er- its President. It seems not unlikely that by ben when he became involved in the dis- detaching Luce from the W a r College and giving him an unusually long term of servsension over the War College.

About sixteen years after the Civil War, ice afloat and by acquiescing in the seleca small group of Navy thinkers analyzing tion of Mahan who was theorist with the successes and the errors of that conflict no experience as an administrator, the became convinced that we needed an ad- Chief of Bureau of Navigation hoped Lo vanced institution, in addition to the Naval doom the W a r College. But Mahan made Academy, for the study of the Art of War. good and when later he was again selected The leader in this movement was R. Adm. for President of the College there was no Stephen B. Luce. The idea met with indif- reasonable pretext for opposing it. ference or hostility among the rank and file The next countermove was to detach of Navy officers and with bitter opposition Mahan, who was long overdue for duty on the part of the Chief of Bureau of Navi- afloat, from the College and order him to sea. So in May 1893, he was assigned command of the cruiser CHICAGO on the Eu-

ropean Station. Less than a month later Erben's tour of duty as Commandant of the New York Navy Yard was curtailed. He was commissioned an acting rear admiral, ordered to command of the European Station, and assigned the CHICAGO as his

flagship. Thus Erben, the old seadog opponent of the War College, was placed over Mahan, its most brilliant exponent. Was it by chance?

Erben's almost first act was to hold admiral's inspection disregarding the fact that his new captain had scarcely had time to become acquainted with his officers, his ship, and its crew. The result was, as might have been expected, not creditable; Erben sent in an unfavorable report of fitness. Many of Mahan's admirers seemed to think this was done with malice aforethought. I, knowing Erben's habitual extreme impatience, do not think so.

Nevertheless, it started a coldness between the two which lasted a long time. In view of the excellent report on Mahan by Rear Admiral Kirkland who succeeded Erben and under whom Mahan completed his cruise, Erben's report would seem to have been premature and unreasonable. Nevertheless, ErCourtesy Capt. J. W. Ellicott USN ben and Mahan avoided each Adm. HENRY ERBEN, USN, Class of 1855. other personally. In official contacts, Erben was severely critical of Mahan and at times almost abusive, gation who in those days was the supreme And matters went as the CHICAGO authority in naval administration and who cruised in the Mediterranean and then fihad just been Superintendent of the Naval nally anchored at Villefranche to give shore Academy. He held that a slight extension liberty to her crew. At nearby Nice were of the Academy course would cover the the families of several of the CHICAGO'S necessary ground. Erben who at that time officers, among them was Mrs. Erben. This ardently agreed with him bluntly declared colony of American naval expatriates that the only additional education needed brought Erben and Mahan together at freby midshipmen graduates was to "put 'em quent social gatherings. Gradually there afloat and teach 'em to shoot." Luce, how- was a noticeable change in Erben's attitude. ever, was able to convert the Secretary of During the CHICAGO'S sojourn at Villethe Navy to his idea and through him ob- franche the menacing Pullman strike which tained enough Congressional support to get disrupted all mail transportation occurred the War College established. The Chief of in the United States. The news of it Bureau of Navigation remained implacable reached us one Sunday morning while and continued to fight against it putting church was being rigged. A lectern had every conceivable obstacle in the way of been placed on the main deck with mess its success. benches for the crew in front of it and a At this point, however, the College re- row of chairs for the officers behind it.

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The Chaplain conducted an Episcopal service. When it came time for his sermon he said that he had just read in the Paris Herald about the Pullman strike so he would lay aside his prepared sermon and talk on law and order. Mahan sprang to his feet and started toward the Chaplain but Erben caught him by the coat tails and pulled him back.

"Let him talk," said Erben, "it won't do any harm." Throughout the sermon Mahan remained perturbed and after it was completed he intercepted the Chaplain when the latter started below.

"I want to see you in my cabin, sir," said Mahan.

"Aye, aye, sir," replied the Chaplain. "As soon as I take off my vestments."

When the Chaplain entered, Mahan, who was pacing his cabin, turned saying: • "You are not preaching Jesus Christ in this ship, sir.

Hereafter you will submit your sermons to me on Saturdays for emendation."

The Chaplain protested that he could not do that as his sermons were a matter between himself and his God. Mahan remained adamant and the Chaplain reported him in writing to the Admiral.

Had this incident occurred a few months earlier it is more than probable that it would have resulted in an impatient and severe reprimand for Mahan. But Erben, after reading the report carefully, sat in meditation for a few moments, then, with a grunt, handed it to his flag secretary. Ensign Kittelle, saying, "Take this endorsement. A s Chaplain S claims this to be a matter between himself and his God I do not feel that I have the authority to adjudicate it. I therefore refer it to the Navy Department.' " Nothing more was ever heard about the matter.

Mahan's writings had created an enthusiastic furore in England and our government was asked to send the

One evening, near midnight, Erben and Mahan returned from a dinner ashore while I was officer-of-the-deck. The latter went to his cabin with a brief "good night" but Erben remained on the gangwaygrating gazing out pensively at the placid moonlit waters of the Solent. I joined him and ventured to say: "What's on your mind, Admiral?"

"Mahan makes me nervous," he said.

"He seems to think there's a subversive group organizing in our country. He's a deep thinker and may be right but he even thinks there may be subversives in this crew."

He was again silent when suddenly there was a loud report close to his head.

"Godamit!" he exclaimed, stepping aside and grasping the gangway railing. "What was that?"

"Oh—oh, yes," he said. "Give him hell.

Good night."

And he went to his cabin.

The climax of the entertaining in London was a banquet given by the British Admiralty at which were invited representatives of all the services, high government officials, and members of the foreign diplomatic corps.

I had the first dog-watch that day and shortly after four o'clock saw the Admiral come out of his cabin, totter about a bit, then slump into his quarter-deck chair.

The Senior Doctor who was on the quarterdeck at the time with a group of officers hurried to him. It was known that Erben was suffering from acute exczema.

"Have you been taking those pills I prescribed for you?" asked the Doctor as he felt the Admiral's pulse.

"I've taken them all," he replied.

"Good heavens!" exclaimed the Doctor. "I told you to take one every four hours."

"You shouldn't have given me the box," said the Admiral. "You knew I was an impatient man."

The Doctor went for an antidote while I remained by the Admiral's chair.

"You shouldn't attempt to go to that banquet tonight, Admiral," I suggested.

"I've got to go," he mumbled, "to balance up Mahan.

He'll give 'em a talk which may go clean over their heads. They may not know what it's all about unless they read it in the papers tomorrow. I'll be called upon, of course, and I'm going to try to give 'em a little talk which may brighten things up."

I arranged for a relief and attended the banquet. At Erben's request, Mahan spoke first. He was at his best and received prolonged applause.

Then Erben was called upon, arose, and said: "During the past few weeks I have heard many interesting talks about great naval heroes but there is one Navy hero who seems to CHICAGO to British home have been entirely overwaters so that he could be looked, and that is Jack, the heard and entertained in perCourtesy V. S. Naval Academy Museum man behind the Gun." son. The ship was accordingly ordered to Gravesend R. Adm. ALFRED T. MAHAN, USN, Class of 1859.

Tremendous applause inin the Thames and a series terrupted him and when it of invitations and entertainsubsided he went on to tell of the many acts of heroism ments for Mahan followed "Admiral, it was your coxswain getting on the part of enlisted men which had come at which Erben was, of course, properly invited. These included banquets, select out his hammock," I said. "He let the under his observation during the Civil War. limcheons, and dinners given by high gov- hammock-netting lid fall." (The CHICAGO'S Loud applause followed when he sat down and the guests rushed forward to shake his ernment officials and diplomats; and, even- hammock nettings had iron lids.) hand, but Doctor DuBois who had retually, presentation at Court. At first the "Send for the d—n fool!" said the Ad- quested a seat near him rose and waved two would go ashore separately, Erben in them back, saying loudly: his barge with a few selected aides—one of miral. "Get him to the mast." whom was usually myself. Gradually E r "The Admiral is not well. H e must reI sent a member of the anchor-watch ben became impressed by Mahan's talks for the coxswain while the Admiral re- turn to the ship." and the eager and serious reception ac- sumed his silent contemplation of the And he led him from the hall. corded them. H e came to look upon Mahan waters of the Solent. Then he turned and A few mornings later Punch, the Lonas a brilliant prodigy and began to invite came from the gangway onto the quarterhim to accompany him in his barge when deck. As he did so a tall, shadowy figure don Charivari, printed an eight-verse poem which its publishers have recently given going ashore to these functions. loomed up near him. me permission to quote in full.

Finally, there came an invitation from Erben was within a few months of re"Who's that?" he exclaimed, stepping Queen Victoria to dine with her at Os- backward. tirement for age and expected to be reborne House on the Isle of Wight. Erben lieved, so he took the CHICAGO to Southtook the CHICAGO to Cowes for that "Your coxswain. Admiral," said I. "You ampton where he was joined by Mrs. E r purpose. sent for him." ben who was returning home to the M A R C H ,

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United States. The evening before she sailed, he gave a bon voyage dinner in her honor in his cabin.

Only close friends were invited—included was Alfred Mahan.

The Man Behind the Gun ["A bond of affection existed between the navies of England and America, and they were always glad to reciprocate the good feeling exhibited towards them by the British Navy. Nobody had said a word on behalf of JACK, the man behind the gun;

but he was as good as he ever was, and blood was the thing that told."—Rear Admiral Erben, in response to the toast of "The United States Navy" at the banquet given at St. James Hall to the Officers of the U. S. Cruiser CHICAGO.]

Mr. Punch loquitur— Good ERBEN, good I You've hit my mood.

And also hit the mark.

Punch loves all craft, afore and aft.

Right down from Noah's Ark. A ship to him means pluck, smart trim, Loyalty, love, and fun; But, Sir, you bet, ^^'11 not forget "The Man behind the Gun!" Thanks, Admiral E., for teaching P. That neat and telling phrase!

He joins full heart, for his poor part, In all that mutual praise Poured freely out 'twixt sailors stout.

But that which "cops the bun" Is your sound crack about brave JACK, "The Man behind the Gun!" Yes; he's the chap who, hap what hap.

Will keep our Flags afloat.

J O H N , JONATHAN (each sailorman Is " J A C K " aboard a boat!)

Briton or Yank, whate'er his rank, All know what has been done, 'Neath Cross or Star, by plain Jack Tar, "The Man behind the Gun!" Yes; guns grow big, and build and rig Are changed since NELSON'S time, Huge iron pots and spanking shots Spoil beauty and floor rhyme.

But when we close with fighting foes.

We'll find, ere all is done.

We'll still depend on our old friend, "The Man behind the Gun!" Captain M A H A N * is just the man

To prove that ERBEN'S right.

Iron or oak, ships are "no joke," But "flesh and blood" must fight.

Your "hundred tonner" is a stunner; Yet fights will still be won, If won they are by stout Jack Tar, "The Man behind the Gun!" Fair breezes waft your U. S. craft, (Cruiser CHICAGO) still!

Valour and wit still keep us knit In brotherly goodwill!

MAHAN, let's liquor! Blood is thicker Than water. So my son, A bumper brim all round to him— "The Man behind the Gun!" * Author of The Influence of Sea Power on History, and other masterly naval works.

An Anecdote About "Big John" McDonald R. Adm. F. E . McMillen ( S C ) , U S N (Ret.), sends in the following story about Big John McDonald. It is being printed because it displays a gentle sidelight on that now almost legendary character.

"Valette McNair's amusing reminiscences of Big John McDonald—of affectionate memory to all of us oldtimers who served under him—recalls to mind an incident during Admiral McDonald's command of the Navy Yard, Pearl Harbor, in the Twenties.

"The charming wife of a head of department who occupied quarters adjoining the Commandancia was an accomplished musician. Before her marriage, she had been a concert pianist of note and a teacher in the Frank Damrosch School of Music in New York. The Commandant, a lonely old bachelor, kept a flock of ducks which were his pride and joy. But the quacking of the ducks during the early morning hours fell stridently upon the lady's musical ear.

As a matter of fact, they awakened her and caused her much mental anguish as she personally informed the Commandant.

"It was quite characteristic of Big John's consideration and kindliness of heart that he promptly disposed of his entire flock of ducks without any argument. One wonders what the lady's state of mind would have been had Big John entertained her with his Scotch bagpipes during the evenings and his ducks had supplied the matins?"

"Jerry" Land Reelected President of ATA V. Adm. Emory S. Land, Class of 1902, was recently reelected President of the Air Transport Association at a meeting of the Board of Directors of that association.

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ISLE OF W I G H T at Ventnor in the English Solent.

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mu m mEWi During the war between Turkey and Greece in 1921-23, the United States maintained one cruiser and a squadron of destroyers in Turkish waters for the protection of Americans scattered throughout the disturbed area. I was then a Captain and Senior Officer Present afloat in command of the cruiser ST. LOUIS. In September 1921 the American High Commissioner, Rear .\dmiral Bristol, directed me to go with my ship to the Black Sea port of Samsoun and see what could be done for a large group of Greek women and children that the TTurkish military authorities were preparing to evacuate from their homes and deport into the interior of the country.

Upon arrival we found that there were several hundred women and children concentrated in a large warehouse in preparation for deportation, and in view of the essential necessity of strictly preserving American neutrality, and positive orders to do nothing that would ofifend the Turkish military authorities who had a very friendly attitude toward Americans, it was apparent that only a skillful diplomatic approach to the problem could be of any assistance to the threatened women and children, many of whom would die from exposure and hunger if deported.

The Turkish local military commander was friendly and very polite. He assured me that deportation of the Greeks was necessary because the women were harboring and giving military information to spies, who came in at night from the enemy territory. This was imdoubtedly true as I knew at the time that two Greek men were concealed then in the city awaiting a favorable opportunity to escape. Naturally I did not impart this information to the 'Turkish General.

Thirty Years Ago In Turkish Waters

By Fleet Adm. William D. Leahy, USN, '97 After three days' effort I did succeed in inducing him as a personal favor to me to withhold the order of deportation which he agreed to do and which he did for as long as I remained in Turkey. So far as I know the Greek women and children never were deported from Samsoun, although they were from other cities and many of them who were deported perished en route from cold, hunger and exhaustion.

The word of a Turk is good, and having received a promise that the deportation order would be withheld I returned at once to the ship and proceeded to Constantinople to make the pleasing report to Admiral Bristol that we had saved the lives of so many helpless people.

During the night before we sailed from Samsoun a Greek boy, about fourteen years of age, swam alongside the ST. LOUIS in the rough, cold water, and was taken on board. He, with a companion, had been three days en route from a beleaguered town to the westward, swimming around the Turkish outposts at night, and had come with the purpose of asking assistance from the foreign ships. His companion had disappeared the night before and this boy's arrival on my ship gave me a real problem.

We had positive orders to engage in no unneutral serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we had the confidence

of the Turks and through this confidence and our strict neutrality had just succeeded in saving the lives of a large' number of women and children.

Our plain neutral duty was to turn the boy over to the Turks who would probably have shot him as a spy. We might have compromised by telling him to again take his chances in the sea, but that would have been almost as certainly fatal as a firing squad.

So we dressed the youth in sailor's clothes, gave him perhaps the only adequate food he had seen for months and in plain but very scanty violation of all the rules of neutrality made him an honorary member of the crew until it was possible for him to make contact with his countrymen in a safe area. Our crew was most discreet in the matter, and so far as I know the story of our unneutral service never got beyond the ship until long afterwards when I made a full confession to the , American High Commissioner who certainly would have done the same thing had he been confronted with the same difficulty.

At any rate, he said to me, "Forget all about it."

All of our activities of all kinds at that time in Turkish waters were highly confidential, but it may perhaps be safely as-

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lady with his expressions of exceedingly deep regret that in America strange restrictive customs made it almost impossible to have more than one wife, and to tell her that I would take up the matter with some of the young officers who were not yet so involved in obligations as tocomplicate the difficulties.

My unmarried officers did not show any particular enthusiasm about such a prospect, sight unseen. As far as I know nothing ever developed from the promising possibility.

At the completion of this same expedition to Samsoun the ST. LOUIS anchored in the swift flowing narrow Bosphorus between the ancient cities of Constantinople and Scutari.

One day I was working in the cabin on Official U. S. Navy Photo papers when my orderly came in and with Fleet Adm. 'WILLIAM D. LEAHY, USN a very formal salute said, "Sir, the officer. . . when Chief of Staff to the President. of-the-deck reports that a bear is coming alongside the starboard gangway." Not besumed now, after an elapse of thirty years, ing sure of the orderly's sanity I replied, that the confidential character of this ac- "Very well, I will come up at once."

Upon reaching the deck there sure enough count has been neutralized by the passage was a gigantic bear as big as a small ox of time.

We had also during this visit to Sam- coming on board. He looked about the soun an experience that seemed to have quarter deck, shook the water from his coat and lumbered forward; the sailors some remote nossibilitv of romance.

The Red Cross hospital in that city, and marines scattering into the rigging which cared for manv wounded men and and elsewhere to get out of the way of our women of both sides was administered by strange visitor who went on into the crew's an exceedingly attractive American nurse, quarters and sat down in a corner apparently quite at home and entirely satisassisted by a few Turkish doctors. â&#x20AC;˘This young American woman who was fied with his surroundings.

Within a few minutes a smart looking an acquaintance and confidant of everybody in the city was particularly friendly diminutive British midshipman came on with a Turkish lady, the wife of the gentle- board with a group of sailors, and inman who acted as my interpreter. This formed me that one of his ship's company, Turkish woman had from behind her a bear, had left the ship without permission screened windows seen us on the street and was reported to have concealed himwith her husband. She told the American self on the ST. LOUIS. He said that Mr. nurse that in accordance with an ancient Bear was a very badly disciplined member custom among Turks of the upper class of the crew of His Majesty's battleship she had never seen her husband before IRON DUKE then in port, that he frequently they were married and she had not become went ashore without permission, that he very enthusiastic about him afterwards. I was a peaceful individual who would not can only say for him that he was an ex- willingly hurt anybody, but that he might cellent interpreter if not much for looks. be a little rough in play with strangers.

The midshipman was accompanied by a She told her friend the American nurse that if any of us were sufficiently inter- chief petty officer of the bear's division ested she would be pleased to run away who presumably had some authority or inwith us to America, which had interested fluence over his gigantic shipmate, and we lier very much in her reading. gladly gave them permission to go into the I asked the nurse to convey the Ameri- crew's quarters to get him. The bear can Captain's personal compliments to the seemed pleased to see his British ship-

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Fleet Adm. "WILLIAM D. LEAHY . . . when a midshipman at the Naval Academy. mates and accompanied them willingly to the vicinity of the gangway where it became apparent to him that they wanted to take him away from our ship, whereupon he just sat his weight down on the deck and declined to go.

After some fairly lurid argument by Mr. Bear's petty officer and a lot of pushing and pulling by a half dozen husky British sailors, assisted with a bight of a line, he was slid along the deck to the gangway and bumped down to the British motor boat, where apparently resigned to giving up his unauthorized liberty he sat peacefully beside the little midshipman and returned to his ship.

The next morning the British Admiral who had a sense of humor sent his flag lieutenant in dress uniform to apologize for the inconvenience imposed upon us by the unauthorized visit of Mr. Bear. The flag lieutenant said the Admiral wished to assure me that the usual naval punishment for unauthorized absence and unbecoming behavior would be given.

I asked the flag lieutenant to tell his Admiral, with my compliments, that while there had been at one time in the distant past some serious question about the propriety of permitting the search of American warships for refugees from foreign services, this appeared to be a special case between friends in which I was very pleased to have been of assistance to him.

USS ST. LOUIS . . . the locale of Admiral Leahy's reminiscences.

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WELI]0NE0O0illD H . SECKETIIIY In the appointment of Robert B. Anderson as the new Secretary of the Navy, the United States Navy is fortunate to have at its helm a man who has been highly successful in every administrative post that he has held. Secretary Anderson is a man comparatively young in years—but wise beyond his years in business administration. His pleasing aggressiveness augurs well for the future of the Navy.

A lawyer and oilman, Anderson was deputy chairman of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas, and he left a position as general manager of the W. T. Waggoner Estate—probably the richest in Texas—to enter President Eisenhower's cabinet.

A Democrat, the 42-year-old Secretary was managing an enterprise that includes more than 500,000 acres of ranch land, as well as vast holdings of oil and cattle. In true Texas style, the holdings are so large that helicopters are frequently used instead of the proverbial cowboys of western fame.

Three years ago, Anderson turned down the $75,000-a-year presidency of the American Petroleum Institute. His many positions of trust include that of chairman of the Texas State Board of Education, director of the General Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers. Association, and director of the American Petroleum Institute.

Furthermore, Anderson is a trustee for Texas Wesleyan College at Fort Worth and of McMurry College at Abilene. He holds honorary degrees from McMurry, Midwestern University at Wichita Falls and Texas Christian University.

Secretary Anderson was born 4 June, 1910, at Burleson, Texas, the second of five children, to Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Ariderson, now of Godley, Texas. During his childhood, and summer vacations from college, he hoed and picked cotton on his father's farm, milked registered Jersey cows, and overcame an attack of polio which, at the age of two, left him with a slight limp. It also kept him out of military service in World War II. After graduating from high school with highest honors, he attended Weatherford Jimior College a year, then attended the University of Texas one year where he obtained a teacher's certificate.

The depression was just setting in and Anderson obtained a teaching job at Burleson so he could earn funds to return to college. He taught the seventh grade, high school history and math, coached the softball team and helped in basketball. With financial help from an uncle, Dr. W. L. Anderson, he returned to Texas U and upon graduation was top man in his class.

On the day of graduation at the age of 20, Anderson was elected to the Texas House of Representatives from Johnson County. His campaigning had been accomplished during weekends spent at home.

In 1932, Anderson opened a law office in Fort "Worth, and in the same year beMARCH,

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came an assistant attorney general of Texas. Two years later he was named state ta.x commissioner, then racing commissioner and member of the state tax board.

In 1936 he was appointed chairman and executive director of the Texas Unemployment Commission. The following year he was named attorney for the W. T. Waggoner Estate.

In 1935 Anderson married Miss Ollie Mae Rawlings of Waco. They have two sons, James Richard, 16, and Gerald Lee, 12.

Their home in Vernon, Texas, was designed "from the inside out" by Mrs. Anderson, around her own decorating scheme.

She has been active in raising funds for the Sunshine Home in Vernon, "for children of delinquent parents." Their home in Washington is at the Wardman Park Hotel.

In Vernon, Anderson was active in business and community affairs. He was a director of a transit firm, owner of a radio station, a director in the Vernon Times, a Methodist, 32nd degree Mason, Shriner, and active in Boy Scout work.

When Anderson was awarded the Doctorate of Laws at T.C.U. in 1951, he said: "Global rather than provincial thinking is necessary if we are to counteract the present political dilemma.

"I believe that government should be delegated the power necessary to insure that no person shall trespass upon the rights and liberties of others; that it should guarantee the right of private ownership of property; that it should secure the right of each individual to the product of his own labor, and that, except in times of emergency, it should go no further."

His political philosophy was expressed in 1952 when he addressed a state-wide

meeting of the Citizen Advisory Conference on Education in Austin. He said: ""We must never allow our school system to slip from our grasp. I hope the day will never come when schools turn, like some flowers to the sun, toward Washington or state authorities.

"We must preserve the freedom, independence and the dignity of man. We must contribute to the creation of an atmosphere of growth in which spiritual and moral values are strong.

"Our country is the last hope of the whole world. We are a wealthy nation, economically secure. We must learn to use our power and our resources for the good of the world."

The day Anderson's appointment as Secretary was announced, he met a friend on the streets in Vernon, who was accompanied by a sailor.

"You are the first man in the uniform of the U. S. Navy that I have met since the announcement of my appointment," Anderson is quoted as saying to the sailor.

"Here, give me your name and address, I want to keep in touch with you. If, as Secretary of the Navy, I ever have the occasion to be visiting near your station, I want to see you."

With eyes bulging, the sailor responded: "Do you mean, really?"

Friends.who know Anderson well, vouch that he really means it.

Alumni Day and Homecoming Weekend, '53 Upon the recent publishing of the Naval Academy's 1953 football schedule, it was noted that Navy plays Dartmouth in Thompson Stadium ' at the Academy on Saturday, 3 October, and that the game on the 10th is to be played in Baltimore. This means that if we are to have a Homecoming Weekend with a home game on our home field, the date must be moved up one week from the weekend of 10 October, the date on which the Homecoming should normally be held.

Although representations were made to the office of the Superintendent to have the game scheduled for the 10th played in Annapolis instead of in Baltimore, this change was found to be impractical to effect.

After due consideration by the Superintendent of the Naval Academy and the President of the Alumni Association, Friday, 2 October 1953, has been designated as Alumni Day and the long weekend 2 October through 4 October is designated as the Homecoming Weekend for this year.

This information is of special interest to the following classes, several of which are planning to hold reunions during the Homecoming: Class

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Davis Amendment Fight Navy Data Controversy Navy Promotion Story

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By Fred Lardner, '22

Many bills of interest to naval officers have been or will be introduced in this session of Congress. However, there is a move already developing to adjourn Congress by early July. With many important general legislative topics to consider, numerous worthwhile bills concerning the military are certain to be ignored or pigeonholed in committee.

Currently the most important legislative topic, for naval officers at least, is the Davis Amendment to the 1953 Defense Department appropriations bill. Ranking second in importance is an increase in pay.

T o this correspondent, it now appears that the Davis Amendment will be wiped out soon, possibly before April 1, 1953, when its full effect is scheduled to be felt.

A bill to increase pay, on the other hand, will have rough going. In fact, as of early February, no sponsor for such a bill, either Democratic or Republican, had been foimd (more on this later).

4,000 officers and demotion for some 2,000 younger officers. This estimate was provided some eight months ago. Representative Davis immediately contended, and has been contending since, at least until the hearings in early February, that the Navy supplied him with the wrong data.

Davis was quite burned up about it, contending that the publicity engendered by the Navy's use of these figures had reacted against him.

Furthermore, he seemed to have more than a little support in this contention. As recently as late January, Russ Blandford, an Armed Services Committee counsel, said: "The deleterious effect upon the Navy was not Mr. Davis' fault," Blandford said.

"The demotions themselves were the fault of the Navy. The Navy gathered some figures which now, in retrospect, have proved to be wrong. But it was not Mr. Davis' fault that these demotions took place.

Davis Amendment Fight "Had the Navy given him the correct figures, there would have been no need Representative Short (Rep., Mo.), chair- for demotions." man of the House Armed Services ComBut then V. Adm. Laurence T. DuBose, mittee, has introduced H.R. 2332 to wipe out the Davis Amendment and at the same former Chief of Naval Personnel, testified time require an annual estimate of officer in early February that the Davis Amendpromotions, permanent and temporary,' for ment would affect directly and adversely some 10,000, not merely 6,000, naval officers. the next fiscal year.

It would deny promotion to 4,691 officers The bill provides that upon submission of requests for armual appropriations, each scheduled for promotion and require demoservice shall present to the House and tion of 5,400 other officers from lieutenant Senate Armed Services Committees the to lieutenant (jg).

This is written in early February, just "estimated active-duty personnel requirements for the ensuing fiscal year, the esti- after the hearings, but so far we have not mated number of commissioned officers in seen the new Navy data challenged. each grade on active duty, whether by permanent or temporary appointment, to be Navy Promotion Story promoted during the next fiscal year, and The Navy story can be best presented an analysis of the current distribution by grades of commissioned officers serving on in his (Admiral DuBose's) own words, as active duty, whether by permanent or tem- follows: porary appointment."

"During the floor debate in April 1952 Representative Davis (Rep., Wis.), au- on various versions of what became Section thor of the Davis Amendment, told the 634 the sponsor described the objective as Armed Services Committee that he had no a slowdown in rates of promotions in comintention to force demotions in any service, missioned ranks in the Armed Services, but but insisted that Congress should have some not to cause widespread demotions. To control over temporary promotions. Davis provide a guide in attainment of this obcontended that there are too many high- jective the Bureau of Naval Personnel was asked to furnish estimates of the number ranking officers.

In an effort to avoid having the Appro- of officers in each grade expected to be on priations Committee, of which Davis is a active duty on 30 June 1953. We furnished member, legislate on this subject. Repre- estimates based on personnel plans for sentative Short insists that the services Fiscal Year 1953, prepared in the summer furnish his committee with advance annual of 1951. It since has become clear that they were greatly in error. information on officer promotions.

"Computations and plans affecting officers of the Regular Navy only are exact Navy Data Controversy because we can predict accurately when In submitting original data on the effect and how changes will occur. At present, of the Davis Amendment, the Bureau of when we are releasing Reserve officers as Naval Personnel stated that it would re- they complete their required service and quire postponement of promotion for some recalling other Reserve officers to meet the 10

The Pay Bill Kicking the Brass Around Retirement Legislation

needs of the service, we are in a process of simultaneous mobilization and demobilization. Predictions as of a date in the future of the numbers of officers in each of the grades in this very fluid population are subject to great variation because of the many uncertainties in the field of recalls, releases and seniority of reserve officers. In addition, these rapid and unpredictable variations introduce errors in the statistics produced by our personnel accounting procedures, which are cleared only by careful audit some time after the fact.

The net result is that the actual numbers of officers in the grades affected by Section 634 will be much greater than our early estimates. If you desire a more detailed analysis of the foregoing I shall be glad to furnish it.

"In all, the rank status of 10,091 officers is affected: 4,691 of these officers will not receive the promotions which they would have attained in the normal course of events, and 5,400 other officers will be reduced m- rank from lieutenant to lieutenant (jg). By ranks, the effects can be simimarized as follows: "(a) There will be no change in the previously planned promotions to flag rank. "(b) The limitations do not materially affect planned promotions to captain. "(c) We had planned to promote 1,972 officers to commander. Section 634 permits only 522 promotions, or a net decrease of 1,450. "(d) Instead of the planned 2,598 promotions to lieutenant commander, the limitations allow 936, a decrease of 1,622. "(e) Plans contemplated 1,582 promotions from lieutenant (jg) to lieutenant.

These promotions cannot be made, and 5,400 present lieutenants must be demoted to lieutenant (jg)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a total of 6,982 officers affected.

"The immediate effect on morale of these restrictions on promotions and of the impending demotions is obvious of course. An important but less obvious result is the ifnpact on the young Reserve officers and officer candidates who are considering career opportunities in the Navy. Currently, the small number of applications from those who are eligible for commissions in the Regular Navy is a matter of serious concern.

"Promotions in the Navy and the resulting numbers of officers in the various grades have been governed by the specific directives of Congress contained in the Officer Personnel Act. "The limitations of Section 634 cut across the principles of the Officer Personnel Act and the Career Compensation Act without relieving the Secretary of the Navy of his responsibilities under the two latter acts.

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Despite our best efforts it is entirely possible that in specific situations compliance with one law will involve us in literal violation of the other, and it is certain that compliance with Section 634 will involve negation of principles of the Officer Personnel Act. "I have described briefly the administrative difficulties which made our estimates inaccurate. These same difficulties apply to actual compliance with Section 634â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the application of rigid ceilings to a population which includes large numbers of Reserve officers reporting for and being released from active duty requires much more precision in control than is feasible.

"I urgently request that early Snd favorable action be taken on the bill H.R. 2332 and repeal of Section 634 of the Department of Defense Appropriation Act for Fiscal Year 1953."

The Pay Bill

On January 19, the day before the inauguration of President Eisenhower, a bill to increase the pay of military personnel, active and retired, was sent to the House and the Senate Armed Services Committees.

The increase proposed was 8 percent.

A principal sponsor of the bill was the then Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, Anna M. Rosenberg. On that day Truman was still President and the Administration was still Democratic.

The proposed bill would become effective the first day of the month in which it is enacted. During the fiscal year 1954, the bill would increase compensation a total of 5595,802,000.

Truman and his Democratic leaders always recognized every opportunity for political maneuvering. They knew the new Republican Congress would be committed to economy. So they sent the bill to Congress just before the Republicans took over the executive agencies, hoping to put the Republicans on a spot.

As of this writing, the position of President Eisenhower and his immediate advisers, and of Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson, on an increase in military pay have not been made known. During his campaign. Eisenhower said that military pay should not lag behind civilian pay. As one of the biggest industrial managers-in the country, Wilson was for high levels of pay.

It seems to this correspondent that Eisenhower will have to support an increase in pay. But even if he does. Congress might not go along with him on that subject.

Among Republicans who have been or are against a pay increase are Representative Short of the House Armed Services Committee; Rep. John Taber ( N Y ) , chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; Senator Styles Bridges ( N H ) , chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Rep., Mass.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the bill will receive careful consideration in his committee.

It is possible that a bill calling for a lesser increase than 8 percent will be introduced and approved.

Congress is expected to approve an omnibus bill to correct apparent errors in the Career Compensation Act. At this writing the bill has not yet been introduced.

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that, comparatively speaking, there is a larger number of higher-ranking officers now than there was in World War II. Rep. Walter Norblad (Rep., Oregon), member of the Armed Services Committee, said that the Army and the Air Force have about four times as many top officers for the current strength of two million men as the two services had for eight million men in World War II. "There are more colonels in the regular Air Force than first and second lieutenants combined," Norbald said. "There are five times as many lieutenant-colonels as second lieutenants. There is one general for about every two second lieutenants."

This situation as it concerns the Army and the Air Force was emphasized in this column months ago.

An Army spokesman conceded there are almost half as many generals today as there were in May, 1945, when there were four times as many men in service. He added, however, that a large, fully-mobilized military force requires fewer generals, comparatively, than a skeletonized force.

Representative Davis, anxious to get in a shot at the Navy, said that in June of this year the Navy will have proportionately about four times as many men of commander rank and above as it had in June, 1945.

Davis' statement is misleading, since a commander can hardly be considered a topranking officer and the Navy will have a large number of commanders primarily because of World War II acquisitions of young officers.

Admiral DuBose countered with the statement that the actual percentage of naval officers to total force has remained constant at about 10.5 percent.

While the situation in the Army and the Air Force may not be so easily defended, this talk about too much brass gives many observers a pain. If the military forces had suddenly to expand greatly, the Nation would be thankful that so many ranking officers are still in harness.

If members of the House don't like this situation, they should repeal the Van Zandt rider to the 1953 appropriations bill, and make voluntary retirement easy. This rider, like the Davis Amendment, is on the way out.

Unfortunately, obstinate members of Congress know that such talk makes headlines in newspapers. It is something the services will just have to live with.

Retirement

N a v a l A c a d e m y Seeking Applicants for N a v a l History Fellowship The U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., is accepting applications for the third James V. Forrestal Fellowship in Naval History, according to an announcement made by Capt. Charles A. Buchanan, USN, Acting Superintendent in the absence of V. Adm. C. Turner Joy, who was hospitalized at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. Application forms will be mailed to interested persons by the Superintendent of the Naval Academy upon request. The closing date for the receipt of the applications by the Naval Academy is April 15, 1953. The third Forrestal Fellow in Naval History will be selected not later than July 1, 1953, by a committee consisting of outstanding civilian historians and naval leaders appointed by the Secretary of the Navy. The stipend will be adjusted to the needs of the individual fellow selected and may vary between $3,000 and $8,000 per year.

This fellowship, named for the late Mr. Forrestal, former Secretary of the Navy and the nation's first Secretary of Defense, was instituted in 1950 at the Naval Academy with the approval of the Secretary of the Navy and the widow of the first Secretary of Defense. Its primary aim is to foster the study of U. S. military seapower, past and present, especially in its relationship to national security and stability.

The first Forrestal Fellowship in Naval History was awarded in July 1951, to Mr. Willard C. McClellan, a graduate student of the American University, Washington, D. C, for his study on "The Development of U. S. Military Sea Transportation."

The second fellowship was awarded in 1952, to R. Adm. Walter C. Ansel, U S N (Ret.), of St. Margarets, Md., for research in the field of German Amphibious Plans and Preparations for the Invasion of Britain.

The fellowships are awarded for one year, subject to an extension with the approval of the selection committee. They are made possible through privately subscribed gifts and are not supported by government funds. Fellows are provided office space and clerical assistance at the Naval Academy. Although they are expected to carry on their research chiefly at the Naval Academy, they are granted appropriate freedom for travel in connection with their research project.

Legislation

Bills concerning retired officers usually are more numerous and complicated than WANTED! those concerning active duty officers. It is hoped that this Congress will give more Mitscher Biographical serious consideration than former Con- M a t e r i a l gresses to such topics as survivor benefits, A biography of the late Adm. Marc A. more equitable benefits for widows, revision of restrictions relating to dual employ- Mitscher, USN, will be published by the ment and compensation, cadet-midshipmen E. P. Dutton Company, New York, next service credit, tax exemption of retired pay year. and annuities, physical disability percentOriginal research for the book was begun ages, rights of retired and recalled offi- by Stacy V. Jones, a free-lance writer, but cers, etc. the project has since been taken over by Dual compensation and employment Lt. Theodore Taylor, USNR, currently should be must legislation. The laws on Head, Magazine and Book Branch, Office this subject should be codified, with proper of Information, Navy Department.

Lieutenant Taylor is anxious to contact amendments added. It should be easy for a retired officer to get and keep a Federal Shipmate readers who might contribute job, where his services can be utilized. anecdotes, pertinent papers or correspondThere are many Federal jobs they could ence. Material from the period 1906 to 1941 handle better than the average civilian is especially needed. Such material should appointee, and there is comparatively little be addressed to Lt. Theodore Taylor, USNR, Box 294, Rt. 1, Fairfax, Va. â&#x20AC;˘ question of their loyalty.

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of one marked: Swimming Jerseys, Black, Wool.

After wasting twenty more minutes, mashing his knuckles, and loosing his temper, despite the fact that the drawer had no handle and was wedged tightly closed, he pried it open and there were his trunks.

The team was ready. Except for one small item. He couldn't find any jerseys. They gave up on them and ordered new ones which arrived the day before the first meet,

BY LEE SHORES i; incorrectly lettered. The team performed the first time in plebe jerseys.

Some draggers in the second batt have »»##»##•#»»#»»»»»»##»####»##»#»#»##»<» figured out a way to put the "Midshipmen's Sample Room. For Admission Apply to the Officer of the Watch." to use. BeOrdo. After convincing the plebe that he fore evening meal formation the sacks are Soothsayer: Beware the Ides of March. was the grossest plebe in the regiment, he about a foot deep with overcoats. The men —Julius Caesar I, ii Willy really said a mouthful that time. gave out a sigh and returned to the ord- step out of ranks, take two more to reach Our perennial employer, ole Uncle Sugar, nance. The plebe stood at attention until their gear and are on their way before is wringing the annual kickback from our the slash's wife thought up a gimmick. most companies have even dismissed. N o "Stand in front of the mirror and chew ladders to run up, no time wasted. The paltry wages, the Bull Department is breathing down the necks of the firsters yourself out," ordered the wife and went epitome of efficiency. screaming for term papers. Spring Leave back to his letter.

The breakfast menu was roast beef, with its attendant monetary problem looms The plebe, after facing the mirror, start- mashed potatoes, cup cakes and other imonly a very few days away, and in eight ed on a recitation of the sins that had been probable items, and by 1030 we were loaded short weeks the term will grind to an end. observed in himself, chastised himself for on the buses as if we were off to B-more Then the rent is due again, six days of his ineptness at being a plebe and berated for a football game. This time, though we exams. Beware the Ides of March, indeed. himself for the shoes he was wearing, ob- went the other way to Washington for the A lad in the fifth batt really goes for viously just freshly sandpapered. At the Inaugural Parade, loaded down with legthis electronics course '53 is, and has been, end of several minutes of self-flagelation gins, rifles, bayonets and belts, sandwiches,, suffering through. He got so interested that the plebe stopped. He was silent for a few milk, overcoats and white gloves. As it he sent away for a kit that, properly as- seconds and then added an opinion that he turned out the overcoats were about as sembled, would make an audio amplifier wasn't such a hopeless case after all. At essential as a stove in a fireroom, but whofor his records. It took him a while, but which point he gave himself permission to could tell about Maryland weather a dayearly? when the thing was built it worked so well shove off. that he decided to expand and ordered an A third batt two-striper, it being the We hear the parade was really someFM tuner to rig on his radio. In short custom, regularly posted, each Friday eve, thing to see, but as all most of us saw wasorder it, too, was working fine. on his door, a list for those in the company the back of the man in the front of us, thisDeciding that it was a shame to use all who were on the tree or bush. Each week is hearsay. Certainly everything was inthis high class gear with the little blooper- he passed the word that a new list was up cluded : soldiers, soldiers with skis, madyne he owned, he cleared off the table in and after putting his name at the top rines, tanks, sailors, cadets, hooligans, cowthe room, rearranged the gear and mailed would sit back to await results. Each week boys, floats, horses and three elephantsa postal note for an eight tube superhetero- ^the same group of second, third and fourth were somewhere about. It must have been dyne with a fancy chassis. About a week class would stop by and sign up. But nary great for the spectators but waltzing Maafter he had it working nicely. As he a firstie. After a couple of weeks, his more tilda in the heat was tiring. Those buses thumbed through the catalogue looking for savvy classmates commenced stopping in new fields to conquer, the company officer and offering their services, academic-wise, sure looked good at the end of the road.

The thing that hurt us most was some dropped in. He took in all the shiny new in an effort to get him off the bush. As the gear, the desk top littered with spare parts, term wore on, his opinion of his own sweet young thing who called to the comtools, left-over pieces of solder and cata- "mental prowess" was so low that he be- pany from the curb, "Why don't you boys logues, garumphed once and remarked, came convinced he must have been the have liberty afterwards, like the K-dets!"

"Ycur interest in electronics is commend- densest man in history to reach first class We've known a lot of people who could able but could you hold yourself back till year. His self-reproach was pitiful. not get used to using the current year in graduation. This place looks like Radio Quite by accident, it came to pass that dates until the middle of March. Seldom One." . . . There should be a moral. he discovered the company commander, have we heard of a mid that couldn't reSpeaking of inventive mids reminds me who was in his section, was on the bush in member what class he was in. Still, a. of the chap that had some stereo slides but steam. The little wheels started to go secondclassman submitted his monthly req no projector. With less ado than it takes around. Faster and faster. After thinking and quite inadvertently marked it thirdto whip up a spit shine he sat down and the thing over all the way back from Isher- class. The company officer drew a line built one, complete with cooling fan. After wood and up the fourth deck, he sat drag- through the three and substituted a two, he grew tired of looking at Old Faithful, ging on a cigarette. Suddenly he snatched then after encircling the correction noted: Niagara Falls, a hibiscus tree and a few up his slip stick and headed for the zero If you don't believe me ask your wife.

The saddest tale we have heard in a other scenic items, he made a stereo camera. deck at "All ahead, Bendix." A little Not from scratch exactly, he just built a quick computation disclosed that among number of months concerns a three-striper gizadeetch from a couple of mirrors that, those on the tree and bush in his company in the fall set. Some weeks before thewhen attached to the lens of his C-4, con- were the three-striper, the batt commander annual lottery he went about among his verts it into a stereo camera. Last time the leaders of the other two platoons and classmates and suggested that the company he was around he had sketches for a stereo others of his friends. His rage was slightly make up a pool and the low man take all. movie projector with him. And some guys monumental, to say nothing of the laughter The troops were enthused and he promised can't load a Brownie without breaking a at this mammoth practical joke. After a to stop by and collect the donations at some few days he was smiling about it himself. later date. Time went by and the drawing finger. was completed. Then someone remembered The plebes are getting a bit rambuncLast year, just before leave started, the tious now that the end is in sight. The varsity gym manager. Bill Hall, was on the pool and having a number in the seven firsties have a lot of trouble concentrating the verge of developing an ulcer or two. hundreds went around to check. The threeon them with such items as graduation out- With the first meet less than three weeks striper commiserated and wept a little with fits, the new wheels, and, for some, off, he had not yet been able to find the him. "I," he said, "forgot to collect. I, marriage to keep them occupied. Now and team's trunks anywhere in the upper store- also, drew a low number; 885 to be exact." again, too, academics interfere. Of course room. According to all the gauges, they The winner. some cases cannot be overlooked, and when had been checked in and should be about Flotsam: The great American female seemsa first batt striper found a plebe at his the premises but as the days slipped by he to be simmering down. In the last couple o f table that knew little more than his [the became slightly nervous. No trunks, no months we haven't seen a really humorousplebe's] name, said plebe was issued a- performance. Finally he took an afternoon Dear John anywhere. The only other excome-around. off and started going through the multi- planations seem to be that the mids have When the ploob arrived the firster was tudinous drawers, pigeon holes and lockers. either developed into accomplished loversall wrapped up in NavPers 16116-B trying By 1800 he had opened, and searched, every or have given up the struggle to concento get squared away on the next day's conceivable hiding place with the exception trate on jb'r.

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NMIL ICilDEMY Vice Admiral C. Turner Joy, USN, '16 Superintendent Scheduled to speak later are Lt. Gen. Department, who served nearly two years Lawrence Kuter, USAF, Air Force Deputy as operations officer of Amphibious Group Chief of Staff for Personnel, and V. Adm. Three in Korean waters.

James L. Holloway, USN, Chief of Naval The captured rifle, manufactured in 1942, V. Adm. C. Turner Joy, USN, Super- Personnel. and having a bore of approximately .25 caliintendent of the U. S. Naval Academy and bres, will be on permanent display in DahlCommandant of the Severn River Naval gren Hall, where midshipmen are trained Command, returned to the Academy on in the operation of complex, electronically January 22 after being hospitalized at the controlled naval gunnery. E)ahlgren Hall Bethesda National Naval Medical Center houses a portion of the Naval Academy Captured Russian-made since January 5. While at Bethesda, the Museum's weapon collection, ranging-from former Far East Naval Commander, who Rifle, Confederate Skipper's ancient fowling pieces to modern small also was the senior U.N. delegate to the arms used in World War II and in Korea.

Korean .Armistice conference, underwent Paper-Cutter Presented Another item recently acquired by the surgery for the removal of his spleen.

To A c a d e m y Museum Academy Museum is a wooden paper cutter which belonged to Confederate Navy One of the Russian-made rifles used by Captain Waddell, skipper of the man-ofCommunist troops in their attempt to halt war SHE.NANDOAH in Civil W a r days. The the Navy-Marine amphibious assault on paper cutter was acquired by Captain WadInchon, Korea in September 1950, has dell in the course of a visit to Okinawa in Captain M a c D o n a l d t o taken a place at the U. S. Naval Academy 1865. It was presented by Lt. Cdr. Roy C. beside flintlock muskets and muzzle-loading Smith, USNR, of 125 West Cameron Road, H e a d SRNC A r m e d cannon of another era.

Falls Church, Va., who received it from Forces D a y Committee The rifle was presented to the Academy his grandmother, Mrs. P . R. Alger. The Capt. Donald J. McDonald, USN, Head Museum by Capt. Walter T. Jenkins, USN, paper cutter has been placed on display in of the Naval Academy's Department of present Head of the Ordnance and Gunnery the Main Exhibit Room of the Museum.

Foreign Languages, will be Chairman of the Armed Forces Day Committee for the Severn River Naval Command, it was annoimced recently by Capt. H. G. Corey, USN, Chief of Staff for the Command.

Observance of Armed Forces Day will take place on May 16.

A d m i r a l Joy Returns From Hospital

Other personnel of the Command selected to serve on the committee are: Cdr. K. E. Read, USNR, Department of Electrical Engineering; Cdr. T. H. K. Russell, . SC, USN, Department of English, History and Government; Lt. Col. F. C. Groves, USAF, Department of Physical Training; Lt Cdr. Walter J. Ellis, USN, Public Information Officer of the U. S. Naval Academy and Severn River Naval Command; Lt. C. C. Flowerree, USN, Department of Ordnance and Gunnery; Capt. M. S. Campbell, USMC, Marine Barracks; Capt. I. A. Hunt, Jr., USA, Department of Marine Engineering and Lt. (jg) G. D. Malhoit, USNR, Naval Air Facility.

Vice A d m i r a l G a r d n e r Addresses First Classmen The Navy's Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air, V. Adm. Matthias B. Gardner, USN, lectured to the First Class in Mahan Hall on January 23 on the subject, "Air Operations in Naval Warfare." Âť Admiral Gardner's talk was the first of a series planned to acquaint midshipmen of the graduating class with special aspects of military careers.

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INDIAN MATHEMATICIAN VISITS ACADEMY. . . . Mr. Gouri Shanker (right), Indian National Defense Academy mathematics leaurer, is introduced to Cdr. Theophilus H. Moore, USN, executive officer of the Academy's Mathematics Department,

by Prof. "William S. Shields, Academy Educational Advisor.

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Industrial Relations Group Visits Naval Academy A group of industrial relations specialists from the office of Industrial Relations of the Navy Department visited the Severn River Naval Command to advise Department Heads and supervisory personnel of the Command on the effective application of Navy industrial relations techniques.

Two meetings were conducted which dealt with the following topics: Qassifi cation, Wage Surveys, Performance Ratings and Supervision. The first session was held in the Naval Academy Administration Building for Military Department Heads and Commanding Officers. Later, a second rneeting was conducted in Mahan Hall for civilian and military supervisory personnel and union officials.

These discussion programs are a part of the Navy Department's overall plan of fostering efficient industrial relations throughout the naval establishment.

Radio Transmitting Station Launches Construction Project Work has begun on a $732,000 construction project designed to increase the operating capabilities of the Naval Radio Transmitting Station at Annapolis.

Construction plans, drawn up by the Navy, provide for a starkly functional windowless transmitter building, an additional 800-foot antenna tower, and an extensive underground "mat," 2,000 feet in diameter, to serve as a grounding device for the transmitters. Tentative completion date for the project has been set for December 12, 1953.

NAVY ICE CREAM TOPS WEST POINTER'S MEAL. . . . Heaping gobs of Navy ice cream finished a meal for Military Academy Cadet Bobby Chapman and his midshipman-host. Second Classman James F. Bell, who accompanied the former throughout the Naval Academy on the first of the 1953 Cadet-Midshipman Weekend Exchange visits.

intendent of the Naval Academy (in the absence of V. Adm. C. Turner Joy, USN, who was hospitalized at the Bethesda Naval Hospital), rode with the Secretary of the Navy during the parade.

The Naval Academy's contingent was transported to Washington by 95 buses, and returned immediately after the parade.

Midshipmen Masqueraders Guests at Dinner The U. S. Naval Academy's Department of English, History and Government was host to 26 members of the Midshipmen's Masqueraders' Club at a dinner on February 2, in Bancroft Hall.

The Masqueraders' Club, an extra-curricular activity at the Academy, is made up of midshipmen interested in theatrical work.

The club members are rehearsing for the March 6-7-13 and 14th presentation of "Dulcy."

Midshipman-Cadet Exchange Weekends

Second classmen from the Military and Naval Academies began their annual series of four-day Exchange Weekends on January 29, when the first groups, 115 cadets and ISO midshipmen, arrived at Annapolis and West Point respectively. This is the first of a series of six 1953 Exchange Weekends. The entire second classes of both academies will make the visits. Both academies have assigned a host to each visiting cadet or midshipman. Exchange visitors will follow their hosts' normal daily routine, beginning with reveille at Midshipmen Participate 6 :00 a.m., and on through daily drills and class recitations.

In inaugural Parade The Naval Academy scheduled tours and More than 3,750 personnel from the Na- special lectures on naval warfare for cadets val Academy participated in the Inaugural on Fridays, for periods when they are not Parade on January 20. This included the attending classes with their midshipmen Brigade of 3,680 midshipmen, headed by hosts. In the afternoon they visited the Midn. Capt. William G. Leftwich.

Academy's Museum, Crypt of John Paul Music for the midshipmen was provided Jones, and the Library. Tours of the Deby the Naval Academy's 70-piece enlisted partments of Ordnance and Gunnery and band and the 75-piece midshipmen's drum Marine Engineering were planned for Satand bugle corps. The latter was led by, urday mornings.

Midn. Lt. Louis M. Fead.

On Saturday afternoon the West PointThe Naval Academy's maching units ers were granted liberty with their midwere in the second division of the parade, shipmen hosts and free to attend regularly headed by Secretary of the Navy. Capt. scheduled Academy athletic events, "hops," Charles A. Buchanan, USN, Acting Super- or other social functions.

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Sunday services in the Naval Academy Chapel ended the Exchange Weekend, with the cadets departing for West Point shortly thereafter.

Five more exchange visits are scheduled.

The exchange visits, part of the junior year curriculum, were initiated in 1946 to help promote inter-service understanding and cooperation. Last June, the cadets and midshipmen taking part in the Exchange Weekends participated in CAMID VII, a joint amphibious assault operation of Little Creek, Va.

Indian Educator Visits Naval Academy Mr. Gouri Shanker, lecturer in mathematics at the National Defense Academy of India, arrived at the U. S. Naval Academy on Thursday, January 29, and spent six days observing classroom procedures and techniques.

Included in Mr. Shanker's schedule were full day visits to the Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Marine Engineering and Executive Departments.

New Museum Acquisitions Cover Four Wars Recent acquisitions by the U. S. Naval Academy Museum have made possible a closer look at incjdents in four American wars ranging from the Revolution to the current Korean conflict.

Received were: the sword of Charles Bulkeley, crew member of John Paul Jones' S H I P M A T E

flagship .ALFRED; a watch belonging to the British Admiral who intervened in a Spanish-.American W a r "incident" at Manila Bay; a flight deck fragment from the escort aircraft carrier U S S SAINT LO (CVE-63), sunk during the World W a r II battle of Leyte Gulf; and a "burp" gim used by Communist forces in Korea.

The new donations have been placed in the Museum's main exhibit room.

The Revolutionary War sword, presented

by Col. William W. Belcher, USA (Ret.), of 1420 26th St., West Bradenton, Fla., was carried by Charles Bulkeley who served aboard the .ALFRED in the early days of the ."American Navy. The 30-gun converted merchantman was John Paul Jones' flagship, heading a seven-ship "fleet." It was aboard the ALFRED, that the Navy's first ensign, the Grand Union flag, was unfurled in 1775.

A watch belonging to British R. Adm. (then Captain) Sir Edward Chichester, who stopped an impending clash between American and German warships at Manila Bay in 1898, was presented by his nephew. Mr. Robert Chichester of 18 Selboume Road, Hove 3, Sussex, England.

The -American unit, under Admiral Dewey, was blockading the Manila area following the defeat of a Spanish squadron. A German squadron, openly violating blockade restrictions, created a dangerous crisis. Admiral Chichester, commanding the British force present, declared he would join the -•\mericans in the event of conflict. There was no conflict. -Also presented with the watch was a volume entitled Devonshire Characters and Strange Events, containing the -Admiral's biography by S. HaringGould.

One of the two known remaining pieces— a flight deck fragment—of the carrier USS

tremely high rate of fire, was one of three presented

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Naval Academy Receives Stephen W . Gerber Cup

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the gift in appreciation of the BREMERTON'S

A 200-ounce sterling silver trophy, "The Stephen W. Gerber Cup," recently received at the U. S. Naval Academy, will serve as an added incentive for Naval Academy yachtsmen participating in future ocean races. » This trophy, in the form of a large bowl with handles formed by two ornately carved mermaids, will remain at the Naval AcadChinese Naval Leaders emy and serve as a perpetual award to the Naval Academy yacht to finish first in the Visit Naval Academy Newport-Annapolis and the NewportTwo top-ranking Chinese naval leaders Bermuda races.

Run at alternate years, these races norvisited the Naval Academy on February 18.

V. -Adm. Ma Chi-chuang, Chief of Naval mally have five or six Naval Academy Operations for China, and Major Gen. entries. Since the Academy yachts in these Chou Yu-huan, Commandant of the Chin- races are of various classes, the Gerber ese Marine Corps, who recently arrived in Cup will be awarded to the Academy entry placing first on corrected time, according the United States. to the rules of the race.

The Chinese officers are scheduled to inThe trophy was presented to the Navy spect naval facilities in San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, Norfolk, in ceremonies at the Pentagon on DecemWashington and Annapolis. Upon com- ber 8, 1952, when Mr. Stephen W. Gerber pletion of their tour, they will return to of New York City, whose name the trophy bears, presented it to Assistant Secretary Formosa. of the Navy for Air, John F. Floberg, who Both men have distinguished backgrounds accepted it on behalf of the Secretary of of service with the Chinese Nationalist the Navy. The cup was recently forwarded Government. Vice Admiral Ma, who re- to the Naval Academy. ceived part of his naval training in this The name of Stephen W. Gerber is not country, was selected last April to head new to the Naval Academy. His life-long the Chinese Navy. interest in the Navy is marked by his valuable contribution of personal relics of John Paul Jones to the Naval Academy Museum and by his contribution of hundreds of books, many of them autographed first editions, to the Academy's Library during the past 15 years.

Thailand Naval Leaders Not the least of his contributions are two sons in the Navy. Cdr. Ralph I. Gerber, a SAIXT Lo (formerly the U S S MIDWAY), Visit Naval Academy 1940 graduate of the Naval Academy, is on was the gift of Lt. Cdr. Miles M. Rankin, Capt. Charas Bunbonkar, Deputy Di- duty in the Bureau of Ships, Washington, Supply Corps, USNR, of the U. S. Naval -Air Station at Patuxent River, Md. The rector of the Thailand Navy Education De- D. C , and Cdr. Marvin A. Gerber, MediS.MNT Lo was lost off Samar, the Philip- partment, recently spent three days observ- cal Corps, is a surgeon at the National Napines, during the battle of Leyte Gulf in ing administrative and educational proce- val Medical Center, Bethesda. Md. dures at the Academy.

October 1944.

The commanding officer of the heavy Captain Bunbonkar observed activities in cruiser U S S BREMERTON (CA-130) added all departments and conferred with numeran enemy "burp" gun to the Museum's ous Academy officials. He was accompanied Winchester growing Korean war collection. The gun, by Capt. Damri Palkavongse, Thai Naval The Gun That W o n t h e West a sub-machine weapon capable of an ex- Attache to this country.

By HAROLD F. W I L L I A M S O N This remarkable book is, as the title might suggest, the story of the development of the Winchester Company as well as of the gun that made the company famous.

The book contains over 490 pages, replete with pictures, sketches, and statistics, and in overall format is quite unusual. Not only does Dr. Williamson present a mass of information on the development of small arms from 1850, but he also relates the tale of expansion of the company itself, complete with the many problems encountered and solved.

The details of the growth of a business through two wars is most interesting, but even more fascinating is the skillful use of anecdote, document, and history to parallel the tale of the development of repeating firearms.

The book is very well written, and shows the results of an enormous amount of res^earch.

To the gun-lover and to the amateur Official U. S. Navy Photo American historian Winchester adds more ACADEMY RECEIVES NEW SAILING TROPHY. . . . A 200-ounce sterling silver than a little to the knowledge of a famous trophy, known as the "Stephen W. Gerber Cup," recently received at the Academy, weapon and of a great period in American is examined by Capt. Howard G. Corey, USN, Naval Academy Chief of Staff, an<i development.

Cdr. Edwin A. Shuman, Jr., Naval Academy Sailing Officer, holding the cup; Capt.

T. T. Culpepper, Capt., USMC Benjamin J. Field, Commodore of the Academy's Sailing Squadron looks on.

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James L. Holloway, Jr., USN PROMOTIONS

As of 1 January 1953, the following are the junior unrestricted officers in permanent and temporary grades, USN, who have either been commissioned in, or have become due for promotion to the grades indicated.

LINE Permanent

Temporary

Chief of Bureau

CIVIL

ENGINEER

Captain Charles S. Daily, Jr.

â&#x20AC;˘ Peter R. Lackner

Commander Thomas J. Doyle Harold I. Taylor, Jr.

Lieutenant-Commander John W. Sedwick Dean C. Richardson Lieutenant Walter S. DeLany, Jr. Benjamin H. Macon MEDICAL CORPS Permanent

Temporary

Lieutenant-Commander Eugene C. Walter Arthur E. Gustavson

CORPS

Permanent Temporary Rear Admiral John R. Perry John R. Perry William A. Zobel

Commander William F. Payson Samuel B. Berrey

Commander Eugene J. Lofgren

Lieutenant William N . Gr.immer Archie D. Echols, Jr.

Rear Admiral Aaron P . Storrs, 3rd Frederick N. Kivette Captain Harley K. Nauman

Ferris G. Hodge

Lieutenant-Commander Alexander P. Zechella Robert C. Engram Lieutenant Ralph B. Grahl. J-.

Lewis G. Timberlake DENTAL CORPS Permanent Temporary Rear Admiral Herman P. Riebe Ralph V, Malone Robert E. Blair

Captain Gail T. Curren

MEDICAL SERVICE Permanent

CORPS

Temporary Commander Harry F. McCullah

Chester S. Fay

Lieutenant-Commander Henry H. Laramore Robert W. Kentner Lieutenant Robert W. Kentner

Ned B. Curtis

NURSE Permanent

CORPS Temporary

Commander Clyde B. Pennington Bertha R. Evans Lieutenant-Commander Ruth A. Erickson Ruth J. Mitchell Ethel M. Weik

Lieutenant Leonora Quinn

Rear Admiral Frederick C. Greaves James R. Fulton Captain Philip J . McNamara

Lawrence L . Bean James D . Hague

Commander Carl E. Wilbur

Lieutenant-Commander James R. McShane Robert E. Walsh Donald R. Mundie

Lieutenant Seldon C. Dunn

SUPPLY Permanent

CORPS Temporary

Rear Admiral Charles H. Gillilan Frederick L. Hetter Lionel C. Peppell

Captain Howard F. Kuehl

Commander William L. Thorpe, Jr. Michael Mittrick Lieutenant-Commander Wellington H. Lewis Clinton D. Harvey John W. Holmes

Lieutenant Bob R. Lindsey

CHAPLAIN Permanent

CORPS Temporary

Rear Admiral Stanton W. Salisbury Stanton W. Salisbury Captain Frederick W. Meehling Roland W. Faulk Commander Edward A. Slattery Julian P. Moorman, Jr. Lieutenant-Commander Loren M. Lindquist George E. Vanderpoel Lieutenant Peter H. Brewerton Bradford W. Long

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LOADING AMMO. . . . Tons and tons of 16-inch ammunition are loaded aboard the IOWA at a southern Japanese port. Recently the big battlewagon took off from her bombardment of enemy coastal transportation facilities long enough to refill her empty magazines.

S H I P M A T E

A selection board was convened on March 3. 1953 to recommend oflficers of the Lme and Staff Corps of the Naval Reserve not on active dutv and those who reported for active duty after January 1, 1953, for promotion to lieutenant commander.

Details for the submission of applications are contained in BuPers Notice 1520, dated December 31, 1952.

SURVIVORS CLAIMS

Claims for the loss of personal effects of a member of the naval service must be submitted by survivors before July 3, 1953, The first selection of 106 officers of the if death and loss occurred prior to July 3, Naval Reserve for Regular Navy under a 1952. recent Regular Navy augmentation program Previously, claims were not approved has been made. because survivors acquired no right of reThe Regular Navy commissions are of- covery of personal effects because of late fered semi-annually to augment the com- filing. missioned strength of the Navv through Consideration of new claims and the rethe integration of a limited number of young officers with outstanding qualifica- consideration of claims previously subtions and sincere motivation for a naval mitted but not approved, where the loss career. Those eligible are men and women of property was incident to the Navy man's officers of the Naval Reserve and former service and death on or after December 7, enlisted personnel of the Regular Navy 1939, are now permitted under one of the provisions of the Military Personnel Claims holding temporary commissions.

Act of 1945 as recently amended by the 82nd Congress.

H U M A N I T A R I A N ASSIGNMENTS Navy men or their survivors should reDetailed information concerning the as- quest Claim Form NavGen-SO from the signment of enlisted personnel for humani- Bureau of Naval Personnel (Pers-E3), tarian or hardship reasons has been pub- Department of the Navy, Arlington Navy lished by the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Annex, Washington 25, D. C. The claim The procedure for requesting such assign- form and specific instructions on how to ments, and the policy of the Navy in grant- complete the claim will be forwarded by ing these requests are now contained in the Bureau.

BuPers Instruction 1306.24, dated December 16, 1952.

ELLIOTT A N N E X -A man's request for such assignment Recruit training at the Elliott Annex 'of must positively establish that u severe hardship exists and that the serviceman's pres- the Naval Training Center, San Diego, ence is necessary to alleviate the hardship. Calif., will cease by April 1, 1953. The reason for this is that fewer enlistments of In addition, the hardship must be such recruits will be accepted in the next two that it is expected to be resolved within a years. period of four months.

The Navy will maintain the physical plant Transfer for humanitarian or hardship at Elliott Annex in a condition that will reasons should not be requested in cases permit quick re-opening when necessary. where emergency leave will suffice, or when due to the permanency of the â&#x20AC;˘ situation a request for hardship discharge is more PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST appropriate.

The fourth inter-service Photography Contest will be held at the Pentagon in POSTGRADUATE COURSE Washington, D. C , on or about May 15, I N MINE WARFARE 1953.

The contest is conducted jointly by the A two-year postgraduate course in mine warfare will be started at the Naval Post- -Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, graduate School, Monterey, Calif., in Au- and Coast Guard. gust 1953, and the Navy desires applicaBlack and white photographs and color tions from qualified officers. transparencies taken since January 1, 1951, Applicants must be lieutenants, or lieu- will be eligible for competition. Pictures tenants, junior grade, of the Line of the must have been taken by the individual Regular Navy or Naval Reserve on active contestant. duty and should normally be due for rotaMarine Corps and Coast Guard entries tion to a tour of shore duty in 1953. will be submitted through Navy channels.

REGULAR N A V Y

COMMISSIONS

Final entries from all the services will be judged primarily upon originality, interest and appeal by a group of professionally recognized photographers. Trophies will be awarded to seven winners in black and white competition and to three winners in color transparencies competition. Another trophy will be awarded to the most popular entry as determined by public ballot.

The Perpetual Inter-Service Photography Trophy will be awarded the service with the greatest number of prize winners.

Interested service personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard should consult BuPers Notice 1700 of January 23, 1953, for complete details on submission of entries.

RESERVE WINNERS

The Navy has announced.the winners in the annual National Competitive Inspection of Naval Reserve Organized Surface, Submarine Divisions and Construction Battalion companies for 1952.

The James Forrestal Trophy goes to the winning Surface Division 8-29 of New Orleans, La. The runner-up is division 9-104 of Pontiac, Mich.

The Fleet Admiral C. W. Nimitz Trophy goes to the winning Organized Submarine Division which is 9-225 of Chicago, 111.

The runner-up is division 13-7 of Portland, Ore. In the Construction Battalion competition, Organized CB Company 9-30 of Colorado Springs, Colo., took first place. The runner-up was Organized Company 3-30 of Yonkers, N. Y.

Naval Service Veterans In New 83rd Congress The new 83rd Congress includes 76 members who are in the Navy or Marine Corps Reserve or who are Navy or Marine Corps veterans. In the Senate, including Vice President Nixon, there are seven members with naval service to their credit while five are or have been associated with the Marine Corps. In the House of Representatives, there are 56 members who are naval reservists or veterans while eight are either Marine Corps Reserves or veterans.

They are listed below. Among them you may recognize some former shipmate. Those (Continued on page 24)

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INVASION FORCE. . .

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Supplies accompany Marines as they prepare to make an invasion somewhere along the Korean coast.

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NAVY QUINTET STILL RIDING HIGH Ben Carnevale's Navy basketballers passed the three-quarter mark of the 19521953 season sporting j n excellent 12-and-3 record while breaking a total of seven Naval Academy records and carrying the distinction as the second highest scoring team in the nation. With only five games remaining and one of these the Army classic. Navy court followers have high hopes that this squad will be the most successful since 1946-1947 when Navy won 16 while losing only one.

After routing Johns Hopkins 77 to 50 after Christmas Leave, the Middies took to the road for tilts with Princeton and Columbia. The Tigers from Princeton won 76 to 75 in an overtime thriller which broke Navy's seven-game winning streak.

Navy dissipated an early lead and the boys from old Nassau, who played their best game of the season, tied the count in the final minute and won out in a double overtime.

The following evening Columbia grabbed the early lead and held Navy off until late in the third period when the Middies tied it up at 41 to 41. At this point Don Lange fouled out and was soon followed by John Clune which left Navy without its scoring punch. The Lions pulled ahead for keeps and won 11 to 71.

Revenge must have been in the team's mind when the Virginia squad arrived in

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Navy's stalwart center.

Crabtown for Navy routed the Cavaliers 93 to 71. Lange broke two Academy marks with his 16 field goals and 39 points while big Donovan Kniss chalked up another record with his 28 rebounds. Jack Dohner of Virginia set an opposition high with his total of 35 in Dahlgren Hall.

Highly rated Temple fell next to the Middies as substitute guard Doral Sandlin, a second classman from Lubbock, Texas, and Lange starred. The contest was highlighted by its low-scoring, deliberate play but still Lange garnered 19 points and Sandlin 11. It was Navy's lowest score of the season with the Midshipmen scoring but 59 points to Temple's 52. The following Wednesday, the team again broke into triple figures with a 107 to 72 win over Muhlenberg College. Lange got 37 points and Clune added 28 to Navy's totals. Kniss also made double figures with 14 points.

These two impressive victories over Temple and Muhlenberg plus their lO-and-2 record gained the team the number 16 spot in the national rankings.

On January 31, Navy was upset by Duke's Blue ipevils in a game played in Durham, N. C. Once again the team got off to a big lead in the first half but saw it wilt before the Blue Devils' onrush in the second half. When Lange fouled out for the third time this season, Duke pulled ahead and won 78 to 73. Navy lost its rating by virtue of this loss to the not too highly regarded Duke team. In following games Official U. S. Navy Photo Duke has proved that they had shrugged off their early season slump with impressive OWEN DAVIES . . . wins over West Virginia and New York Navy's fancy diving artist.

University.

Slow and possessive but potent Penn State became Navy's 11th victim as the squad returned to form and routed the In the 15 games played so far this season, Nittany Lions 11 to 53. High scoring Jesse -Arnelle of State was held to only 16 points Lange, the brilliant six-four center from as Mac Cramer played a standout game Chicago, has scored a total of 342 points on defense while collecting 10 points on for an excellent 22.8 points per game averoffense. Lange dropped in 19 points while age. John Clune has added 309 points to his Clune got 13 for Navy's top scoring efforts. Naval Academy record of last year which It was the Blue and Gold's highest score was 487 points. ever against Penn State and State's worst Lange has pulled in 251 rebounds so far defeat of the season. for another -Academy mark, breaking his Pittsburgh's touring cagers regretted own record of 211 made last year. Kniss their Annapolis stopover as they were has collected 143 rebounds of his 'own to routed by a 11 to 56 score. Lange once rank as No. 2 man under the boards. again was top man for Navy as he collected Other Academy records broken this year 24 points. Clune was right on his heels with are: Total field goals in one game (47 23. The team played excellent offensive ball against Western Maryland), total free averaging 42 per cent of their field goal throws in one game (32 against Western attempts and worked just as well in their Maryland), total points in one game (126 newly installed zone defense by holding against Western Maryland) and total free throws in one season (349 so far this year).

Pitt to just 26 per cent from the floor.

S H I P M A T E

ALL NAVY TEAMS IN HIGH GEAR

By Harry W. Bergbauer, Jr. With its winter sports season past the orie-half mark, a close look at the schedules will show that the Naval Academy has had a close affinity for the win column in all its sports.

Fencing

The varsity fencers opened their season against last year's NCAA champions, Columbia. Navy took foil and epee 5-4, and 6-3, and lost only in the saber, 4-5; final score, 15-12 in Navy's favor. The next meet found us hosts to Johns Hopkins of Baltimore. It was an easy win, 21-6. The first road trip was to Cornell and there our power in the epee (7-2) helped us to win even though we lost foil and saber, 4-5 and 4-5. Navy was again the host and this time to Brooklyn College who went home on the low end of a 17-10 score.

Gym The gym team, with Hal Lewis back in the lineup, is as well balanced a team as any that Navy has had in the past few years. The opening meet with North Carolina saw the Tarheels break into the magic circle (top three places) in only the side horse and parallel bars. The final score of the North Carolina meet was 73-23 and this was soon followed by a very easy (78-23) win over West Chester State Teachers College. In neither of these meets was our full strength used.

Pistol

The varsity pistol team has shown a constant improvement since the beginning of the season. They have lost two unscheduled matches to the BuOrd team, 1343-1372 and 1372-1376. In the first of the two scheduled matches to date, they downed the Equitable pistol team of New York, 1341-1194, and then followed it with a win over the strong Quantico Marine Corps School, 1358-1348.

Rifle The rifle team has a clean loss column to date. Their shooting has been fairly constant with only an eight-point spread

in their first four matches. Johns Hopkins and NYU were easy wins, 1409-1338 and 1409-1341, respectively. The next two meets were much closer. V P I lost by one point, 1417-1416, and MIT, usually a very strong team, shot a low 1390 against our 1414..

Squash The squash team continued its win streak of five wins by defeating the University of Pennsylvania twice in a row, 9-0 and 8-1. Their next matches will be in a swing through the Ivy League.

Swimming

The Navy swimmers split this month, losing to Princeton, 30-45, and winning from Columbia, 57-27. Owen Davies, our fancy diving artist, now has four first place wins in his record, having been undefeated this year in competition. The 400-yard relay team has also been in the win column four times out of four this year.

Wrestling

The wrestlers lived up to pre-season expectations in their first two matches as they downed Temple, 31-3, and Cornell, 18-10. Then the flu struck and we lost a highly contended match to the University of Maryland. Two of the high points of this match were Bill Holtz's win on a 6-2 decision and Pete Blair's win on a fall.

Both Blair and Holtz now have 3-0 records for the season.

Some of the hardest games are yet to come, however. Basketball will soon meet Georgetown and Maryland. Fencing still has NYU to contend with and the gymnasts have yet to meet Syracuse. The squash team will find it rough going when it breaks into the Ivy League and Maryland has been showing some pretty good shooting with the small bore rifle lately.

Yale will always be the team to beat in swimming (we meet them on 21 February).

Wrestling takes on Penn, Lehigh, and Columbia, all of which will prove worthy opponents.

Navy's Wrestling Squad.

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Navy Golfers See Bing's Clambake Bing Crosby's annual $10,000 ProAmateur Golf Tournament in January, with a day of Golf Clinic and three days of play, gave many grads a chance to see professional notables of the links and prominent amateurs of stage, screen, radio and business play three of the finest courses in the country at Monterey, Calif. A gal^ lery of 25,000 saw Lloyd Mangrum sink a 30-foot putt on Pebble Beach's tough 540-yard 18th for a birdie to win the $2,000 pro prize with a 54-hole score of 204, breaking the record for the event he set in 1948.

Julius Boros placed second with 208, Lawson Little third with 209 and Cary Middlecoff, Johnny Bulla and Al Besselink tied for fourth with 210.

Capt. Henry Gleason (Ret.), Class of '99, himself a one-time four handicap player, was a prominent observer. He has played these courses for over 20 years and last week turned in an 85 on Pebble Beach.

Major Gen. Bob McClure, Commanding nearby Fort Ord, who began his service career in USNA, Class of '21, lasted two rounds with pro Mike DeMassey. Closely following his friend's play was R. Adm. Jack Huff (Ret.), '20, who lives at Pebble Beach.

Other galleryites were V. Adm. George Murray (Ret.), ' 1 1 ; R. Adm. Bert Rodgers, Com. 12, '16; Capt. Bill Morcott (Ret.), '17, who lives in Del Monte Forest; R. Adm. Jack Pearson, ComNav Air Bases, San Diego, '23, a guest of Del Monte's president, Sam Morse, at his home on the 14th fairway at Pebble Beach; and Capt.

Dick Scruggs, '23." Dick came down from San Francisco to stay in Carmel Woods and found my name sign, Hal Armor, '24, a block away from his host. Cdr. Louis Gulliver (Ret.), '07, and his son-in-law, Capt. Wells Thompson, '28, went over from the PG School, where they are quartered. Such interest shows that "Old golfers never dieâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they just lose their swing."

If all these place names are a little confusing, it is because Carmel, Del Monte Forest, Pebble Beach, Cypress Point, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Monterey, and Pacific Grove are all within a few miles of the Postgraduate School, with the -A.rmy Language School in Monterey, the Naval Auxiliary Air Station and Fort Ord nearby.'

The facilities for watching three days of excellent golf were the best I have ever enjoyed. The crowd included at least half of the Navy PG School staff and students on Saturday and Sunday, from R. Adm. Freddy Moosbrugger, '23, the Commandant ; his Chief of Staff, Capt. Charley Crombe, '26; Capt. Paddy Ryan, '25, and Capt. Charley Robertson, '26, Department Heads; on down the list of Navy, Marines, Air Force and Foreign Officers, to a cheery group of ensigns from the short Communications' Course.

Capt. Wally Sherrill, '33, of Monterey Auxiliary Air Station, was with his Exec Commander, Bob Millard, '38, who lives a short pitch from the Country Club third green.

And, of course, Bing Crosby was everywhere. His house is on the Pebble Beach thirteenth fairway, so Sunday, Bob Hope and his foursome suspended play for a swift lunch there. Bing puts up about $25,000 for prizes and expenses. This year the profit of $35,000 will go to youth centers and charities of his selection. There's no excuse for any golfer in northern California to miss this spectacle next year.

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ON THE

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ALMII HOUSE

NAVY WIVES (East Coast)

V. Adm. James L. Holloway, Jr., USN, Annapolis new Chief of the Bureau of Naval Per- Naval Acodemy Women's Club sonnel, and former Superintendent of the Dr. Philip Robb, assistant in the departNaval Academy, and Mrs. Holloway, were ment of public information, Pan American dinner guests of V. Adm. C. Turner Joy, Union, Washington, D. C, was guest Superintendent, and Mrs. Joy, in the Su- speaker at the February meeting in the perintendent's house on 18 February.

Officers' Club. His subject concerned the Following the dinner. Admiral Holloway purpose of the Organization of American addressed the First Class in Mahan Hall. Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;commonly referred to as the Pan American Union.

Lt. Gen. Laurence S. Kuter, USAF, Mrs. Russell S. Callow, program chairDeputy Chief of Staff, persormel, Depart- man, introduced the speaker. Mrs. Claud ment of the Air Force, and Mrs. Kuter, M. Fraleigh presided, and reports were were dinner guests of Admiral and Mrs. made by various group chairmen.

Joy preceding the General's lecture to the Mrs. Harry A. Baldridge, co-chairman First Class, on 28 January. of the Interior Decorating Group, said the V. Adm. M. B. Gardner, USN, Deputy historical Hammond-Harwood House would Chief of Naval Operations for Air, was be the subject for their next meeting. the guest of honor at dinner in the SuperMrs. Joseph K. Taussig, chairman of the intendent's house preceding his lecture to Art Group, presented a display of cerathe First Class on 23 January. mics by the members and a water color which she had done as a member of the water color group.

ON THE RECORD A luncheon was held in honor of Dr. The Masqueraders' annual presentation, and Mrs. Robb before the meeting, and a "Dulcy," will be shown the nights of 6, 7, tea concluded the afternoon. Pouring were Mrs. Laurence Bischoff, Mrs. S. M. 13 and 15 March. . . .

Mrs. Hamilton Gale, Mrs. Henry R. Adm. H. J. Tiedematm, head of the Decker, Adams, Mrs. Clifford E. Hunter, Mrs. training program of the Maritime Service, Kenneth Meneke, Mrs. Robert G. Lindsay Department of Commerce, stressed the need and Mrs. Clyde Morrison. for expanding the Maritime program when Mrs. Samuel K. Groseclose, hospitality he spoke to members of the Aimapolis Chapter, Military Order of the World chairman, was in charge of arrangements.

Wars at their dinner meeting in the Offi- A Valentine motif was carried out. cers' Club.

Mrs. Edward Darlington Johnson, widow Adm. H. Kent Hewitt, U S N (Ret.), of the late Rev. Dr. Johnson, former rector of Orwell, Vt., a perpetual member of the of St. Anne's Church, discussed the new New York Chapter of the Order, was a revision of the Holy Bible at the meeting special guest. New members are R. Adm. of the Book Review Group, held in Alumni W. F. Fitzgerald, U S N ( R e t ) , R. Adm. House.

H. H. Jalbert, U S N R (Ret.), and Brig.

Naval Academy Garden C/ub Gen. Floyd B. Wood, U S A F .

Commo. Myron W. Hutchinson, Jr., Prof. Mark Schumaker of the UniverU S N (Ret.), commander of the chapter, sity of Maryland spoke on the subject of landscape architecture at the meeting held presided. . . .

Mischa Elman, violinist, presented the in the Officers' Club. Mrs. Fred W. Wallast in the series of Naval Academy Con- ton presided during the business session.

Mrs. Howard G. Corey was chairman certs on 28 February in Mahan Hall. . . . of hostesses during the afternoon, and assisting were Mrs. J. B. Gay, Mrs. K. E. ALUMNI HOUSE Meneke and Mrs. O. G. Sexton.

Thursday, 19 February, Tau Omicron Phi, Special guests were Mrs. H. Kent Hewservice sorority, pledge tea, 5 to 7 p.m. itt of Orwell, Vt., and Mrs. Bryson Bruce Saturday, 14 February, Wedding reception, of Pines-on-the-Severn, both of whom are Capt. John Kesson Withers, USAF, and charter members of the club.

Mrs. Withers, the former Miss Patricia Ordnance and Gunnery Wives C/ub Ann James, 4:30 p.m.

Wives of officers and instructors of the Tuesday, 10 February, Department of Ordnance and Gunnery, cocktails, supper and Department of Ordnance and Gunnery met for a fashion show and and luncheon in dancing, 7 p.m. the Officers' Club,-with Mrs. Walter T; Saturday, 31 January, Department of Sea- Jenkins, wife of Captain Jenkins, USN, manship and Navigation, cocktails, supper head of the department, the moderator. and games, 6 p.m.

Mrs. Dale H. Heely was pianist during Thitrsday, 29 January, Wives of '46, bridge, the fashion show, when models were members of the group including Mrs. Blaine E. dessert, 8 p.m.

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Eader, Mrs. Clyde O. Morrison, Mrs. Raymond E. Howe, Mrs. Clyde R. Rockwood, Mrs. Kenneth A. Murray and Mrs. Arthur T. Emerson. Fashions were from Town and Country.

Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Heely, Mrs. Howe and Mrs. William M. A. Greene vvere in charge of arrangements for the affair. Old fashioned bouquets centered the small luncheon tables, with the miniature bouquets presented each guest. Special guests included Mrs. Howard G. Corey, wife of Captain Corey, Chief of Staff and Administrative Aide to the Superintendent.

Mathematics

Wives

Club

Wives of officers and professors of the Department of Mathematics met for luncheon in the Officers' Club, when a Valentine theme was carried out in decorations.

Mrs. John A. Tiemey was guest interviewer on the program, when she talked with Mrs. Robert C. Simpson, Mrs. Clarence E. Thompson, Mrs. Harold Wierenga' and Mrs. John C. White.

Arrangements were made by Mrs. Simpson, and a committee of Mrs. William J. Strange, Mrs. Jacques R. Hammond, Mrs. Wierenga, with Mrs. Norman Hansen Ball general chairman of the group.

Guests included Mrs. Francis J. Foley, wife of Captain Foley, USN, head of the department.

Supply Corps

Wives

Wives of Supply Corps officers attached to the Severn River Naval Command met for limcheon in the Officers' Club with Mrs. William T. Collins heading the committee on arrangements. Assisting were Mrs. George T. Waite, Mrs. C. A. Matthews and Mrs. Howard A. True.

The inauguration theme was carried out in decorations, with red, white and blue candles and a replica of Uncle Sam's hat in the center. Red, white and blue carnations were used and elephants featured the name cards.

Woman's

Auxiliary,

Norfolk,

Va.

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Navy Young Men's Christian Association held the second in a series of three card parties in Norfolk, with Mrs. Walter B. Decker general chairman.

Tea was served following the games, with Mrs. Guy H. Burrage, president, among those pouring. Proceeds from the parties go to equipment for the Navy Y for the use of Navy enlisted men. At a previous meeting, plans were made to buy additional silver and china.

MSTS Officers Wives C/ub

Mrs. Francis C. Denebrink, wife of Vice Admiral Denebrink, USN, new Commander, Military Sea Transportation ServS H I P M A T E

ice, was guest of honor at the January luncheon-meeting of the club held at the Cape Code Inn in Bethesda, Md. Mrs. Denebrink is honorary president of the group, with Mrs. Philip K. Sherman, wife of Captain Sherman, USN, president.

Vice president is Mrs. Ralph Ensign Wilson, wife of Rear .Admiral Wilson, U S N .

Mrs. Mildred Cheney Murdock, Washington authoress, was guest speaker, and introducing her was Mrs. Handford T. Cruser, 3rd, program chairman. In charge of hospitality is Mrs. William Harrison Standley, Jr., wife of Captain Standley, USN. The club meets four times yearly at luncheon meetings, with Thursday, 26 March, the forthcoming session. All wives of officers of M S T S are eligible for membership and prospective members are asked to contact the president. Mrs. Arthur Wayne Murphy is publicity chairman.

Preceding the departure of V. Adm. William McCombe Callaghan, U S N , and Mrs. Callaghan for Coronado, Calif., an "all hands" party was given in their honor at the Press Club in Washington, D. C. -Admiral and Airs. Callaghan were hosts to members of the club, and their husbands, at cocktails before the square dance held in the Chevy Chase Country Club during the holidays.

W o m a n ' s A r m y a n d Navy

Miss Michelle Foley, a freshman at Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia, assisted her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Francis J. Foley, in entertaining the "Juice Gang" of the Navy Relief Show, and their drags, at a party held last month in the Foley's Porter Road quarters.

First Lt. Jack E. Townsend, USMC, and Mrs. Townsend, announce the birth of a son, Ian Ramsay Sheridan Townsend, on 13 January at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis.

Mrs. Townsend is spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Hubert Hayter,

League

Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower has accepted the honorary presidency of the league, which sponsors the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and -Airmen's Club at 1015 L Street, N. W. Mrs. Claude B. Mickelwait, wife of Brigadier General Mickelwait, is president and Mrs. W. P. T. Hill, first vice president.

Representing the Navy on the board are Mesdames M. L. Royar, Joel Boone, George H. Fort and John R. Redman.

Honorary vice presidents of the league include Mrs. William M. Fechteler. The Photo by Axel league was organized in 1872 by wives of MISS PAT MORRIS . . . daughter of officers of the Armed Services, for the Capt. Robert M. Morris, '23, and Mrs. needs of the enlisted men.

Morris, whose engagement to Mr. James C. Genter of Muncie, Ind., and Ft. LauderHouse o f M e r c y dale, Fla^, has been announced.

Mrs. William Dwight Chandler, wife of Captain Chandler, U S N , is the new president of the ladies board of the group which sponsored "phantom dinners" throughout widow of Commander Hayter, of West February, with the proceeds going to char- Annapolis, while her husband is overseas. ity. The "dinners" were financial donations.

Saturday, 14 February, Miss Patricia Ann James, daughter of Capt. R. K. James, USN, and Mrs. James of Philadelphia, and Capt. John Kesson Withers, USAF, Class of 1947, U. S. Military Academy, West Point, in Naval Academy Chapel.

Saturday, 7 February, Miss Nancy Ralston Struble, daughter of V. Adm. and Mrs. Arthur Struble of the Naval Base, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Lt. Cdr. Drewery Raymond Wilhite, USN, son of Mrs. Paula J. Wilhite of Atlanta, Ga., and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in the quarters of the bride's parents.

The bride is a graduate of Smith College, her husband of the Naval Academy, Class of 1942. Home, Norfolk, with the officer navigator of the U S S

N E W JERSEY.

Saturday, 31 January, Miss Elizabeth Louise Waterman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Waterman, Jr., of New Haven, Conn., and Ens. Richard Ernest Eagleton, USN, son of Capt. and Mrs. William L. Eagleton, USN, of Alexandria, Va., in the home of the bride's parents.

She is a graduate of Briarcliff Jimior College, he of Yale University.

Sunday, 28 December, Miss Virginia Ashmead McClain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Judson McClain of Baltimore, and 2nd Lt. Jesse Barnes Houston, Jr., USAF, Class of 1952, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Houston of Fayette, Ala., in the Roland I'ark Presbyterian Church.

BETROTHED

Col. Alfred Reed Pefley, USMC, and Mrs. Pefley of Norfolk, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Joan Vernon Pefley, to Midn. Edmund Battelle Taylor, Jr., son of R. Adm. E. B. Taylor, USN, and Mrs. Taylor of Alexandria, Va. Miss Pefley was graduated from Punahou High School in Honolulu and Holton Arms Junior College. Midshipman Taylor is a member of the first class at the Naval Academy.

Colonel Pefley is the commanding officer of the Marine Barracks, Naval Base, Norfolk, and Admiral Taylor is special assistant to the Undersecretary of the Navy.

R. Adm. Edward W. Clexton, U S N , of Arlington, Va., announces the engagement of his daughter, Miss Nancy Anne Clexton, to Mr. Frank M. McCann, son of Mrs. James McCann of Appomattox, Va., and the late Mr. McCann. Admiral Clexton is the Navy's director of Budget and Reports.

Miss Clexton, whose mother is the late N A V Y JUNIORS Lt. (jg) Theodore J. Larson, U S N , and Mrs. Zita Langhorne Clexton, and her The Annapolis Chapter, Tau Omicron Mrs. Larson, of Troy, N. Y., announce fiance are attending the College of William Phi service sorority, held a mother-daugh- the birth of a daughter, Nancy Lynn, on and Mary. Mr. McCann is a Navy veteran ter tea in Alumni House on Sunday, Feb- 21 January. of World War II and the Korean action. ruary 15. Miss Pat Hill and Miss Ellen The wedding will take place in September.

The baby is the granddaughter of the Howard were in charge of arrangements. late Col. E. E. "Swede" Larson, USMC, On the 19th, a pledge tea was held in former head coach of Navy's football team.

Alumni House from the hours of 5 to 7 Lieutenant Larson is attending Rensselaer Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Emory Hutchison of p.m. with spring flowers decorating the tea Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

Washington, D. C., announce the engagetables. Mrs. Luther James Graves, Jr., was ment of their daughter, Miss Joanne Fredin charge of arrangements. erick Hutchison, to Ens. James Madison President of T O P is Miss Ann Arm- W E D D I N G BELLS Snyder, USN, son of Mrs. Martha Snyder bruster.

Saturday, 28 February, Miss Betty Ruth of Alexandria, Va. Merritt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Miss Hutchison attended Madeira School Merritt of Pensacola, Fla., and Ens. James and was graduated from Mount Vernon Washington debutante Miss Peggy Os- William Bryson, 3rd, U S N , son of Mr. Seminary. She is now at Centenary Junior bom was the guest of honor at a buffet James W. Bryson, Jr., of Rome, Ga., in College in New Jersey. Ensign Snyder atsupper given by Mr. and Mrs. Ogle Ridout Pensacola. Ensign Bryson is a member of tended Bullis Preparatory School before Singleton and their son, Ogle Ridout Sin- the Class of 1952. entering the Naval Academy, from where gleton, Jr., in their D. C. home recently.

Saturday. 14 February, Miss Jane Ann he was graduated in 1952. The wedding Miss Osbom is the daughter of Capt. Goode, daughter of Mrs. Robert Clifton will take place 2 May. Donald R. Osborn, Jr., U S N (Ret.), and Goode of Lincolnton, N. C , and Lt. Cdr. Mrs. Osborn of Washington. A Sweet Deale Binion Cochran, USNR, Class of Briar student, she made her debut this 1943, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel V. Cdr. Neil Hartman Fisher, USN, and winter at a tea dance at the Washington Cochran of Holly Springs, Miss., in Lincolnton.

Mrs. Fisher of San Diego, Calif., announce club.

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son of Mr. Arthur Edward Bilodeau of East Coast Goings On Littleton, N. H. Ensign Bilodeau attended the Virginia Annapolis Military Institute before entering the NaThe Navy Relief Show, "Craig's Wife," val Academy, from where he was gradwhich was presented the nights of 6, 7 and uated in '52.

13, 14 February, in Mahan Hall, was well received by the Station personnel. Associate Prof. John C. Reed was director.

Mr. and Mrs. George M. Glazier of St. Capt. Francis J. Foley, USN, chairman Dunstan's Road, Baltimore, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss of the show, and Mrs. Foley, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Leatherbury of Doris Chambers Glazier, to Midn. Harley members of the Juice Gang, and their drags, Annapolis announce the engagement of their A. Johnson, son of Mrs. Robert H. Pattie in their Porter Road quarters last month, daughter, Miss Carole Leatherbury, to and the late Mr. Johnson, of Seattle, Wash. from the hours of 4 to 6 p.m.

Midn. Robert C. Umberger, first class, son Among those to attend the show were Miss Glazier is a graduate of Friends Capt. of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Umberger of and Mrs. Cornelius S. Seabring School and attended Centenary Junior Bluefield, W. Va. of Washington, D. C , who were weekend guests of Capt. and Mrs. Benjamin P. The wedding will take place 6 June in College.

Field in their quarters aboard the REINA Christ Church, Owensville, Md.

the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Gay Fisher, to Mr. Ernest Bradford Ellsworth, 3rd, son of Capt. E. B. Ellsworth, Jr., USN, and Mrs. Ellsworth, also of San Diego.

Mr. Ellsworth is attending San Diego State College. No date has been set for the wedding.

MERCEDES, station ship. . . .

Mrs. Booker Wales and Mr. Walton Glover Wales of Richmond, Va., have announced the engagement of their daughter.

Miss Sally Evans Wales, to Midn. Walther George Maser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ballentine Norfleet, Jr., of Virginia Beach, Va. Miss Wales is a graduate of the Madeira School and attended Sweet Briar College.

She made her debut at the Commonwealth Club in Richmond.

Midshipman Maser is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School, and attended the University of Virginia before entering the Naval Academy. He is the son of the late Lt. Cdr. Walther George Maser, U S N .

Mr. and Mrs. James Radja of Chicago, 111., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Dolores Marie Radja, to Midshipman Shirley David Frost, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Frost of The Dalles, Oregon.

Midshipman Frost attended Oregon State College before entering the Naval Academy, from where he will graduate in June.

Mr. Paul T. Culbertson, minister-counselor of the American Embassy in Mexico City, and Mrs. Culbertson, have announced the engagement of their daughter. Miss Bettsy Marie Culbertson, to Mr. John Lindley Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones of Mexico City.

Miss Culbertson attended Ohio Wesleyan University and is now a senior at the University of Maryland. Mr. Jones attended the Naval Academy, and will be graduated this June from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

* * * Mr. and Mrs. Lester E. Ness of Baltimore have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jean Marion Ness, to Ensign William F. Semotan, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Semotan of Hastings, Neb. Miss Ness is a graduate of Bard-Avon School. Ensign Semotan is a member of the Class of 1952, and is stationed in Norfolk, Va. The wedding will take place this spring.

Mr. David Dougherty of Towson, Md., has announced the engagement of his daughter, Miss Frances Jean Dougherty, to Ens. Armand Arthur Bilodeau, U S N , 22

Mr. and Mrs. La Verne W. Guenther of Arlington, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Rosemary Wade Guenther, to Midn. Raymond Lee Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey Williams of Baton Rouge, La. Miss Guenther is a graduate of the University of Maryland. Midshipman Williams attended Louisiana State University and M I T before entering the Naval Academy, from where he will graduate in June.

R. Adm. Charles Randall Brown, U S N , and Mrs. Brown, and R. Adm. Ross A. Dierdorff, U S N (Ret.) and Mrs. Dierdorff, of San Diego, Calif., were guests of honor at a cocktail party given by Mr. and Mrs. F. Marion Lazenby of Ferry Farms.

Admiral Brown, who recently returned from duty in London, is now in Norfolk.

His wife, who is the daughter of Mrs. Nicholas H. Green of Charles Street, has an apartment here for a short time. . . .

Mrs. Dwight Harvey, wife of Lieutenant Colonel Harvey, USA, of Jackson, Miss., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur N. Hammarlund has been the guest of her brother-in-law of West Hartford, Conn., announce the and sister, Capt. and Mrs. Otis C. Gregg engagement of their daughter, Miss Ann of Porter Road.

During her stay here, the group visited Marie Hammarlund, to Midn. Edward Alfred Morse, son of Mrs. Gertrude Morse of a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. North Adams, Mass., and the late Mr. Frank M. Mabry of Lynn Haven, V a . . . .

Morse.

Lt. and Mrs. William Masek and. small Miss Hammarlund attended the Univer- daughter, Margaret Maureen, are in New sity of Rhode Island. Midshipman Morse London, Conn., after visiting with Mrs. will graduate from the Naval Academy in Masek's mother, Mrs. Hubert Hayter of West Annapolis, for several days.

June.

The Maseks will move into a new home in New London this month. The officer is Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Klappholz of Annapolis announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jeanne Marie Klappholz, to Midn. Raymond Earl Paulsen, son of the late Mr. George Paulsen and Mrs. Clara Paulsen of Hemlock Grove, Ohio.

Miss Klappholz is a member of the staff of the U. S. Coast Guard Magazine. Midshipman Paulsen will graduate from the Naval Academy in June.

attached to the U S S GROUPER. . . .

Mrs. Theodore L. Schumacher and her daughter, Mrs. Frank Sain, are at 17 Steele Avenue while Lieutenant Sain is in the Mediterranean. Mrs. Schumacher is the widow of Captain Schumacher, U S N A number of parties have honored Adm. H. Kent Hewitt, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Hewitt of Orwell, Vt., who are in the wing of historic Chase House for a month or so, including that given by R. Adm. Clarkson J. Bright, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Bright of Market Street.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leopold of Elkins Capt. Harold V. McKittrick, U S N Park, Pa., announce the engagement of (Ret.), of Acton Street was host to the their daughter, Miss Judith Anne Leopold, Hewitts, and Capt. Raymond F. Frellsen, to Lt. (jg) Charles Robert Bardes, USN, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Frellsen of Warson of Mrs. Charles Kullman Bardes of dour entertained a number of long-time Staten Island and the late Mr. Bardes. friends and classmates of the officer and Miss Leopold is a senior at Bryn Mawr his wife. . . .

College. Lieutenant Bardes served in the Mrs. Frank Thomas Watkins, Jr., and Army before entering the Naval Academy, young son, Jay Orem, are with her parfrom where he was graduated in 1950. He ents, R. Adm. Bernard L. Austin, USN, is a graduate of the Submarine School at and Mrs. Austin of Wardour, for several New London, Conn., and is attached to the months while her husband. Lieutenant WatUSS TiGRONE. The wedding will take place kins, USN, is overseas. The Watkins have in June. been in Key West, Fla. The Austins' daughter, Miss Leith Austin, was home last month between semesMr. and Mrs. E. C. Ninneman of Seattle, ters at Connecticut College for Women, Wash., have announced the engagement of which she attends....

Mrs. Antoinette Wellings of New York their daughter, Miss Charlotte Ninneman, to Midn. John J. Sollars, son of Mr. and City was the guest of R. Adm. Charles E. Coney, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Coney of Mrs. R. D. Sollars of Seattle.

Miss Ninneman attended Seattle Uni- Wardour.... versity. Midshipman Sollars attended that Mrs. Johanne C. North, of Erie, Pa., university and the University of San Fran- was the guest of her son and daughter-incisco before entering the Naval Academy, law, Cdr. and Mrs. William J. North, in from where he will graduate in June. their quarters for several days, while en S H I P M A T E

route to Miami, Fla., for the remainder of West Coast Goings On the winter season....

San Diego, Calif.

Capt. and Mrs. Fred W. Walton had as weekend guests in their quarters at the Volunteer Women, Navy Relief Society Naval Engineering E.xperiment Station The meeting of the Volunteer Women Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kaiser of Willow of the Society was held 26 February in Grove, P a . . . . the Commissioned Oflficers' Mess, North Cdr. and Mrs. Blaine E. Eader enter- Island, with Mrs. John W. Roper, chairtained in their Perry Circle quarters for man, presiding. officers of the first class committee of the The program was concerned with the Department of Ordnance and Gunnery, and training coiurses to be held in the San their wives.

Diego area in March, which is to train -Also attending were Capt. Walter T. women for volunteer work with the Navy Jenkins, USN, head of the department, Relief. Membership is open to all wives and Mrs. Jenkins, Cdr. and Mrs. Robert of Navy and Marine personnel.

E. Jeffrey, Cdr. and Mrs. John K. Knapper and Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Emerson, J r . . . .

W a s h i n g t o n , D. C.

V. Adm. Cecil Hughes-Hallett, Chief of the Naval Staff of the British Joint Services Mission, and Mrs. Hughes-Hallet entertained at dinner in their Rodman Street home in honor of the former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations and Mrs. DuBose who last month took up new residence in New York.

Admiral DuBose is the new Commander of the Eastern Sea Frontier.

Preceding their departure from Washington, -Admiral and Mrs. DuBose and V. -Adm. James L. Holloway, Jr., USN, the newly appointed Chief of the Bureau of Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Holloway were guests of honor at a reception given by officers of the Bureau of Naval Personnel and their wives. . . .

A busy social schedule greeted Adm. and Mrs. -Arthur W. Radford upon their arrival from Honolulu for a week's visit last month. Mrs. Joseph James Clark entertained for them at cocktails in the 1925 F Street Club, followed by a small dinner Photo by Richard Gray Robinson with V. -Adm. and Mrs. Arthur C. Davis MISS SALLY LYNN DAVISON . . . co-hosting both parties.

The Navy Secretary and Mrs. Robert whose wedding to Midn. Bruce L. Prickett Bernard Anderson were among the guests. will take place next June. Miss Davison is the daughter of Capt. John W. Davison, Adm. and Mrs. William M. Fechteler '29, and Mrs. Davison of Waterford, Va. were the Radford's hosts during their visit, and a formal dinner honored them in the Chief of Naval Operations' quarters on Observatory Circle.

Society of Sponsors of t h e U. S. Navy Rumor prevails that Admiral Radford The San Diego branch of the Society of will succeed Admiral Fechteler as CNO and that the latter will be the next Chair- Sponsors met in the Commissioned Offiman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when cers' Mess, Marine Recruit Depot, with Mrs. William Satterlee Pye, national presiGen. Omar N. Bradley retires in August dent of the organization, the guest of honor.

R. Adm. and Mrs. R. E. Libby, R. Adm. Mrs. Pye is the wife of Vice Admiral and Mrs. Milton E. Miles, R. Adm. and Pye, USN (Ret.). They have been in Mrs. W. McL. Hague and Capt. and Mrs. their Coronado home for the past month or Floyd F. Ferris were among the guests at the cocktail party given in honor of Brig. so and will return to Washington, D. "C, H. E. Taber of the Canadian Army, and sometime this month.

Mrs. F. W. Pennoyer is chairman of the Mrs. Taber by the chairman and members of the Canadian Joint Staff in their build- San Diego branch, with Mrs. H. H. Hubing at Massachusetts Avenue. The Briga- bard of El Centro vice chairman. Secretary dier has retired from the Army and as is Mrs. W. R. Nichols.

Military Attache. . . .

V. Adm. and Mrs. WilHam M. CallaMrs. Miles was guest speaker at the ghan entertained at dinners the nights of Fort Myer Women's Club luncheon meet- 10 and 16 February in their quarters at ing held last month in the Post Officers' the Naval Amphibious Base.

They had as their houseguest their Club. She discussed her recent South nephew, Judson Callaghan, son of the late American trip. . . .

R. Adm. Tom B. Hill, Superintendent of Adm. Daniel Callaghan, who heads the the Naval Gun Factory, and Mrs. Hill en- Veterans Administration in Sacramento Admiral Callaghan was among tb.e tertained at a farewell party for Vice Adrn. and Mrs. Laurence T. DuBose before their guests at the stag luncheon given by R. Adm. R. A. Ofstie in honor of the Chinese departure for New York.

Guests included R. Adm. George H. Fort, Nationalist, V. Adm. Ma Chi-chuang.

Others included V. Adm. John W. Roper, USN, Commandant of the Potomac River Naval Command, and Mrs. Fort, and V. V. Adm. H. M. Martin, R. Adm. Clarence E. Ekstrom, R. Adm. Burton Davis and Adm. and Mrs. Francis C. Denebrink.

The party was held in the Officers' Club R. Adm. William D. Johnson, Jr. . . .

Capt. and Mrs. William C. Norvell were at the Gun Factory. . . .

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hosts at a costume Valentine dance on 14 February, when guests came as their first date or a Valentine character. The host and hostess were Daisy Mae and L'il Abner.

Cupids, sequin-trimmed hearts, pink camellias and calla lillies were used in decorations, and guests included Vice Admiral and Mrs. Roper, R. Adm. and Mrs. Herbert G. Hopwood, R. Adm. and Mrs. W. G. Schindler, R. Adm. and Mrs. Burton Davis, R. Adm. and Mrs. Austin Wheelock.

And Capt. and Mrs. B. R. Harrison, Capt. and Mrs. W. C. Schultz, Capt. and Mrs. Donald C. Varian, Capt. and Mrs. F. C. Stetler, Capt. and Mrs. F. W. Farrar, Capt. and Mrs. C. Reid Johnson, Capt. and Mrs. B. A. Feutsch, Capt. and Mrs. C. W. Aldrich, Capt. and Mrs. A. A. Ovrom, Capt. and Mrs. T. M. Fleck, as well as a number of others.

This was the first in a series of parties planned by the Norvells before their departure in June for their home in Alexandria, Va., with the officer going on to duty on the East Coast. . . .

Cdr. and Mrs. Donald M. White were entertained at a number of parties preceding their departure last month for Norfolk, Va., where the officer is chief staff officer, Heavy Attack Wing Squadron.

Among them was the dinner given by Cdr. and Mrs. Milton K. Dennis in their Coronado home.

Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. Bernard E. Hackett also entertained at dinner for the couple, who will make their home in Virginia Beach. . . .

Among those taking boxes ^at the 1953 Charity Ball held on 13 February in the Hotel del Coronado were R. Adm. and Mrs. Louis Hunte and R. Adm. and Mrs. George Henderson.

Capt. and Mrs. H. H. Connelley were dinner guests of Mrs. Joseph E. Jessop, ball chairman, before the affair. Proceeds will go to the proposed Children's Hospital which will be built by the Society for Crippled Children.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Forward entertained at dinner before the ball, when their guests in the Crown Room included Vice Admiral and Mrs. Callaghan, and V. Adm. and Mrs. Frank Loper Lowe. . . .

Capt. Cari Hilton Bushnell, U S N ( R e t ) , and Mrs. Bushnell of Edmonds, Wash., are houseguests of their long-time friends, R. Adm. Robert S. Davis ( D C ) , U S N , and Mrs. Davis in Coronado.

The Bushnells' son, Capt. Richard Bushnell, USMC, is stationed at Camp Pendleton, and their youngest son, Leonard, is at Princeton University. . . .

Capt. and Mrs. John Stephen Lewis will soon be leaving Coronado for Washington, D. C, where the officer, who is now operations officer on the staff of Commander, Amphibious Forces, Pacific, will be in the office of Chief of Naval Operations.

R. Adm. David B. Coleman, U S N ( R e t ) , and Mrs. Coleman have returned to their San Diego home after an extended European trip. They estimated that since leaving in the fall they have traveled 22,500 miles and enjoyed Switzerland best of all. . . .

R. Adm. Kemp C. Christian, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Christian have returned to their home in Coronado after spending six months at their summer home in the Catskill Mountains.

While in the East, they visited their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Handle, formerly of Rawlins, Wyo., now of Binghamton, N. Y. Their son, Cdr. Kemp C. Christian, Jr., USN, is attached to the U S S

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K E N N E D Y , John F. (D-Mass.), L t Long, Russell P. (D-La.), Lt. MAGNUSON, Warren G. (D-Wash.), Lt. Cdr. S C H O E P P E L , Andrew F. (R-Kans.), Enlisted

John Clagett, ' 4 0 , W r i t e s Thrilling N e w N o v e l John H. Clagett (Lt. Cdr., USN, Ret.) has written a well-worth-reading new novel the title of which is Cradle in the Sun, published recently by Crown Publishers Inc., New York.

The novel deals with the romantic and tragic experiences of a heroic Spanish renegade Juan de Moncade who was forced to flee to the New World. There he lives among the colorful Maya and begins a new life. Later when the Spanish conquistadors arrive in Mexico, they meet unexpected resistance from a native army under the leadership of the "Golden Hawk." The skillfully drawn plot takes the reader from the days of the Inquisition in Spain to the conquest of Mexico. The book contains many interesting sidelights on the Inquisition as well as moving descriptions of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The novel has continued suspense and contains several thrilling episodes. It is well written and makes a good reading.

John's friends and classmates might be interested-in knowing that he has settled in New Haven, Conn., with his wife and tvi'o daughters and is working at Yale for a Ph.D. in -American Studies.

Carnegie Tech Appoints Ludewig, ' 2 5 , Asst. Head O f Metallurgical Eng.

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CASE, Francis (R-S. Dak.), Major DOUGLAS, Paul H. (D-Ill.), L t Col. M A N S F I E L D , Mike J. ( D - M o n t ) , Enlisted M C C A R T H Y , Joseph R. ( R - W i s c ) , Maj.

S M A T H E R S , George (D-Fla.), L t Col. IN T H E H O U S E (NAVY)

Capt. P. V. H. WEEMS, USN (Ret.)

M a m m y Weems, ' 1 2 , Heads Instrument Firm The firm of C. Plath of Hamburg, Germany, long known as manufacturers of some of the world's finest precision nautical instruments, is now operating in the United States through the association of Mr. John Boysen, owner-manager of C. Plath, with the Weems System of Navigation of which Capt. P. V. H. Weems, U S N ( R e t ) , Class of 1912, is founder.

The new firm will be known as Weems and Plath, Inc., with offices at 1616 K Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. The manager of the Washington office will be Mr. G. D. Dunlap who served in Atlantic convoys with Captain Weems and has been associated with' him in business since then.

C. Plath was founded in 1837 by D. Filby, an Englishman who was an agent for British nautical instruments in Germany. He dealt in sextants, compasses, charts, and manuals. In 1862 the business was bought by Christian Plath who was a specialist in optics and precision instruments. In 1897, Christian Plath transferred the management of the firm to his son, Theodore. The latter had received his training in British instrument factories.

Since 1930, C. Plath have concentrated on the production of micrometer sextants, the type of instrument now almost exclusively used by navigators the world over. After World War II, Mr. Theodore Plath, who is still living, turned the business over to his son-in-law, Mr. John Boysen, now associated with Captain Weems.

R. Adm. Joseph W. Ludewig, U S N (Ret.), Class of 1925, Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering and staff member of the Metals Research Laboratory at Carnegie Institute of Technology, has recently been appointed Assistant Head of the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at Carnegie Tech.

"Joe" Ludewig retired in 1947 with the rank of Rear Admiral. In 1933 he was assigned to Carnegie for graduate study in metallurgy and received his Master of Science degree the following year.

Prior to joining the Carnegie faculty as Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering, "Joe" had been Assistant Production Officer at the U. S. Naval Gun Factory in Washington, D. C , from 1937 to 1939. He served as Staff Gunnery Oflficer for destroyers in the Pacific, and was on duty aboard the U S S RALEIGH when that vessel was sunk at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.

In 1943, "Joe" was Progress Officer of The affiliation of these two internathe Naval Gun Factory and Production Control Officer of the Naval Ordnance tionally-known firms, C. Plath of Hamburg Plants in Louisville, Ky., Canton, Ohio, and the Weems System of Navigation of and Centerline, Mich. From 1944 to 1945Annapolis, makes available to the Amerihe was in command of Destroyer Squadron can market a varied list of navigational 25, U. S. Pacific Fleet with Task Forces texts and the most accurate of navigational 58 and 38. His squadron was credited with instruments. the deepest penetration into Japanese waters prior to the cessation of hostilities.

Following the surrender at Tokyo, he was selected to go from Tokyo to New N A V Y VETS I N CONGRESS York for participation in Navy Day observ(Continued from page 17) ances. His last active duty assignment whose names are printed in italics are mem-was on the staff of Admiral Nimitz. bers of the Armed Services Committees.

During World W a r II, "Joe" was twice IN T H E S E N A T E awarded the Legion of Merit for Combat (NAVY) (1945), the Bronze Star for Combat (1943) and a Letter of Commendation from the NIXON, Richard M. (R-Cahf.), L t Cdr. Secretary of the Navy (1944).

H E N N I N G S , Thomas C. (D-Mo.), L t He now resides at Stonecrest, Middle' Cdr. Johnson, Lyndon B. (D-Tex.), Cdr. Road, Glenshaw, Pa, 24

ALEXANDER, Hugh Q. (D-N. C ) , L t ALLEN, John J., Jr., (R-Calif.), L t Cdr. A N D R E W S , George W. (D-Ala.), L t Arends, Leslie C. (R-IIL), Enlisted BARDEN, Graham A., ( D - N . C ) , Enhsted BATES, WiUiam H. (R-Mass.), Cdr. BOGGS, Thomas H. (D-La.), L t (jg) BUDGE, Hamer H. (R-Idaho), L t Cdr. BURLESON, Omar T. (D-Tex.), Lt. Cdr. CARLYLE, F. Ertel (D-N. C ) , Enhsted CARNAHAN, A. S. J. (D-Mo.), Enhsted CHATHAM, Thurmond (D-N. C ) , Cdr. Cole, W. Sterling (R-N. Y.), Lt. Cdr. COOLEY, Harold D. (D-N. C ) , Enlisted CURTIS, Thomas B. (R-Mo.), L t Cdr. DAVIS, Glenn R. ( R - W i s c ) , L t DODD, Thomas J. (D-Conn.), L t Cdr. D O N O H U E , Harold D. (R-Mass.), L t Cdr. DORN, Francis E. (R-N. Y.), Lt. Cdr. Durham, Carl T. (D-N. C), Enlisted EDMONDSON, Edmond A. (D-Okla.), Lt. FORD, Gerald R., Jr., ( R - M i c h ) , L t Cdr. F R E I L I N G H U Y S E N , Peter H. B., J r .

(R-N. J.), L t FULTON, James G. (R-Pa.), Lt. Cdr. HAGEN, Harlan S. (D-Calif.), L t (jg) Hess, William (R-Ohio), Lt. Cdr. HORAN, W a k (R-Wash.), Enlisted HOSMER, C. Craig (R-Calif.), L t Cdr. H U N T E R , Allan O. (R-Calif.), L t (jg) HYDE, DeWitt S. (R-Md.), L t Cdr. JONES, Robert L., Jr. (D-Ala.), L t J O N E S , Woodrow W. (D-N. C ) , L t (jg) LAIRD, Melvin R. ( R - W i s c ) , Lt. LATHAM, Henry J. (R-N. Y.), Lt. Cdr. MACK, Peter F. (D-Ill.), Lt. Cdr. MAILLIARD, William S. (R-Calif.), Cdr. M C M I L L A N , John L. ( D - S . C ) , Enlisted

PASSMAN, Otto E. (D-La.),~Lt ROBERTS, Kenneth A. (D-Ala.), L t ROOSEVELT, F. D., Jr. (D-N. Y.), Cdr. SADLACK, Antoni N . (R-Conn.), Lt. SCOTT, Hugh D., Jr. (R-Pa.), Cdr. SAYLOR, John P. (R-Pa.), L t SECREST, Robert T. (D-Ohio), Cdr. SEELY-BROWN, Horace (R-Conn.), L t Cdr. SELDEN, .\rmis I., Jr. (D-Ala.), L t SPRINGER, William L. (R-Ill.), L t STAGGERS, Harley O. (D-W. Va.), L t Cdr. SUTTON, James P . (D-Tenn.), L t TALLE, Henry O. (R-Iowa), Ens. T H O R N B E R R Y , Homer (D-Texas), L t Cdr. Van Zandt, James E. (R-Pa.), Capt.

VORYS, John M. (R-Ohio), L t WALTER, Francis E. (D-Pa.), L t Cdr. Westlmid, Jack (R-Ore.), Cdr. YATES, Sidney R. (D-Ill.), L t ( M A R I N E CORPS)

BROOKS, Jack B. (D-Tex.), Capt DAGUE, Paul B. (R-Pa.), Enlisted DAVIS, James C. (D-Ga.), Enlisted DEVEREAUX, James P. S. (R-Md.), Brig. Gen. HOLT, Joseph P., Jr. (R-Calif.), 1st L t JACKSON, Donald L. (R-Calif.), 1st L t Patterson, James T. (R-Conn.), Major T H O M P S O N , Clark W. ( D - J c x . ) , Col. S H I P M A T E

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

STRIKE ONE! against the mortgage T h e finances of the Association have never before been in a more healthy condition and the time^ has arrived when our business committee, in its wisdom, is in a position to tackle the problem of anticipating the amortization of the mortgage on our Alumni House.

It is with great pleasure that the members of the Association are informed that on the first of February, in addition to the regular payment then due on the mortgage, four thousand dollars was paid on the principal which now stands at $43,605.92.

T h e Association has come a long way since the lean days of the late 40's. W e have weathered several financial crises, a very expensive law suit and have made a considerable outlay toward the furnishing and decorating of Alumni House. All of these things are n o w behind us and we have only our mortgage to reckon with.

T h r o u g h our increasing membership and interest in Association activities on the part of our Alumni, o u r financial future seems assured.

Early amortization of the mortgage is our current goal and its attainment is now four thousand five hundred dollars closer than it was on 31 January.

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OFFICERS To serve until after the Spring meeting 195S President—Louis E. DENFELD, '12 Vice-President (Eastern Area)— H. MCCOY JONES, '19

Westborough,

Mass.

Washington,

D. C.

Vice-President (Central Area)— A. ARNOLD BRAND, '14 Chicago, III. Vice-President (Western Area)— LT. A . W . STRAHORN, USNR, '29 Richmond, Calif.

Executive Director—C. E. CONEY, '19

TRUSTEES To serve until after the Spring m,eeting 195S N. O. WYNKOOP, '16 (New York) R. ADM.P.P.POWELL, USN (Ret.), '13 (New York) ADM. W . H . STANDLEY, '95

(San Diego) J. T. TALBERT, USN (Ret.), '20 (San Diego)

CAPT.

R. ADM. A. H. VAN KEUREN, USN

(Ret.), '03 (Washington) V. ADM. J. F. SHAFROTH, JR., USN

(Ret.), '08 (Washington) THOMAS M . SEARLES, '13 CDR.

(Philadelphia) J. A. MILBURN, USNR, '27 (Philadelphia) C.-VPT. H . G. COREY, USN ,

ROBERT S. CLARK, '25

(Los Angeles) CAPT. E . K . ZITZEWITZ,

(Chicago)

USNR, '25

CAPT. MORRIS D . GILMORE, USN •

(Ret.), '11 (Balto.-Annapolis) CAPT. E . D . WASHBURN, JR., USN

(Ret.), '06 (San Francisco) CDR. W . F . BULLIS, USNR, '24 R. ADM. T . J. KELEHER, USN

( R e t ) , '08 V. ADM. E . W . MILLS, USN (Ret),

'18

CAPT. R . B . PIRIE, USN,

'26

'30 (Naval Academy)

To serve until after the Spring meeting 1954 G. 0. CARTER, '05 CDR. A . D .

A. CRAWFORD, USNR (Ret.), '20

R. ADM. H . C. TRAIN, USN (Ret.), '09 V. ADM. G. F . HUSSEY, JR., USN (Ret.), '16

To serve until after the Spring meeting 1955 V.

R. ADM. H . E . OVERESCH, USN, '15 CAPT. J. G. SPANGLER, USN, '32 ADM. W . S. ANDERSON, USN (Ret.),

'03

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L U K E McNAMEE, (ADM. USN, R e t ) , died at U S N H , Newport, R. I., on 30 December 1952. He was the former President of the Naval War College . He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dorothy S. McNamee of New York City.

1897 Sec'y, Mr. Albert H. MacCarthy, Carvel Hall, Annapolis, Md.

Members of the Class of '97 will be sorry to learn of the sudden death, soon after New Year's, of Mrs. Oscar Dibble Duncan, the widow of our esteemed classmate who also passed on at Montclair, N. J., on June 12th, 1947.

Mrs. Duncan, together with her son, John W. Duncan, and his wife, honored us with their presence at the 55th Anniversary Dinner in Washington at the A. and N. Club on May 30th last, and at the following day's celebration at Annapolis.

1904 Sec'y, R. Adm. F. E. McMillen (SC), U S N ( S e t . ) .

El Cortez, San Diego 1, Calif.

PAUL P. BLACKBURN, (Capt.

U S N ) sends his permanent address as 523 Gravilla St., La Jolla, Calif.

W I L L I A M P. SEDGWICK, ( L t USN, Ret.). Shipmate extends the deepest sympathy to family, friends, and classmates of Lieutenant Sedgwick, who died on 24 of December, 1952, in New York City.

1905 Sec'y, Cdr. Hugo Frankenberger, U S N (Ret.), 1308 Emerson St., N.W., Washington 11. D. C.

On December 23, a most enjoyable 1905 regional Class Dinner was held at the St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, through the courtesy of Glenn Owen Carter, 1905.

"GO" Carter, who resigned years ago and is now a consulting engineer for U. S. Steel, was in the vicinity on company business.

He and Mrs. Carter invited all 1905 residing in this vicinity and their wives and nearly all came. Capt. "Sandy" McDowell, '04, of Hillsborough, and Mrs. McDowell were special guests.

From 1905 were: Capt. and Mrs. A. B. Court, of San Francisco; Capt. and Mrs. Bruce Canaga, of Berkeley; Capt. and Mrs. Earl Shipp, of San Francisco; Capt. and Mrs. Robert L. Irvine, of San Francisco; Cdr. and Mrs. Harry Orr, of Vallejo, and Capt. and Mrs. H. E. Kays, of Berkeley.

Those who could not come included Fleet Adm. and Mrs. Nimitz, of Berkeley Capt. and Mrs. J. S. Woods, of Berkeley Cdr. and Mrs. F. N. Eklund, of The Napa 26

Valley, and Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. Hiram Irwin, of Redwood City. They missed a good party.

After appropriate libations a wonderful dinner was served in a private dining room, interspersed with appropriate remarks by the genial host, with extemporaneous remarks by others. Included was a roster of grandchildren, which showed 1905 still "carrying on" into the future. Margaret Canaga recited a poem written by her for the event. It was so good that we give it here: "Listen my children, and you shall hear, Of a famous class in a famous year.

Many a soul is still alive, Who remembers the class of nineteenfive.

To name them all would be hard to do, But I would like to mention just a few, So let us commence with the name as a starter Of our genial host, Glenn Owen Carter.

The next one whose name I'd like to report Is that prince of good fellows, Alva Court.

Then one, a purveyor of mirth and joy, Frank Eklund, better known as "Boy." And among all this crowd, no jollier lad is Than the one we all hail as our good friend, Bill Gaddis.

And next comes one who is really a heart-throb.

He is Irvine, R. L., but we all call him Bob. Now I'll give you the name of one whose ways Have endeared him to all, here's Herbert Kays.

High on the roster of friends, tried and true, We see Chester Nimitz, here's looking at you.

I mustn't forget, or you'll give me what for To mention our classmate, Harry Orr. And ere the moments too quickly slip, Give a welcoming hand to our friend, Earl Shipp.

And last but not least, 'cause I'm wife of the same I'll give to you now my favorite name.

There's no rhyme for Canaga, so what's the use, I'll just have to tell you that I mean Bruce.

Now to Hiram Leech Irwin a friendly "hello," As on down the list of our classmates we go.

And we miss Jimmy Woods in the gathering tonight, But always his friends keep his memory in sight."

The occasion closed with a vote of appreciation and affection for the Carters, appropriately proposed by our Naval Academy Class President, "Doc" Court.

Herbert E. Kays

LATEST ADDRESSES Mr. G. O. Carter, 3 Hall Ave., Larchmont, N. Y. Capt. Henry Rawle, USNR, Sharon, Conn.

Mr. P. E. D. Nagle, Box 90, Lakeville, Conn.

Capt. A. K. Atkins, U S N (Ret.), Phantom Farm, Old Lyme, Conn.

V. Adm. H. Fairfax Leary, U S N (Ret.), St. George Apartment, Mill Creek Road, Ardmore, Pa. Lt. Cdr. Duncan I. Selfridge, U S N R , Strafford, Chester County, Pa. Mr. R. P. R. Neilson, 131 East 66th St, New York 21, N. Y. Mr. Frank B. Godley, 1985 Edgewater Drive, Clearwater, Fla. Capt. H. E. Shoemaker, USN ( R e t ) , 25 East 10th St., New York 3, N. Y. Capt B. H. Green, USN ( R e t ) , Sharon, Conn.

Capt. R. B. Coffey, U S N ( R e t ) , Jamestown, R. I. Mr. Malcolm L. Campbell, 61 Miller Road, Morristown, N. J. Cdr. Samuel Gordon, USN ( R e t ) , 44 Essex Rd., Chatham, N. J. Capt. Wm. Baggaley, USN (Ret.), Seir Hill, Norwalk, Conn.

Capt L. C. Farley, USNR, 152 Broad St., Wethersfield 9, Conn.

Capt. A. W. Sears, U S N (Ret.), 348 East 19th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. V. Adm. H. G. Brown, USN (Ret.), Exec. Dir., Thomas A. Edison Foundation, Main St. and Lakeside Ave., West Orange, N.J. Capt. J. T. G. Stapler, USN (Ret.), 86 Rhode Island Ave., Newport, R. I. Mr. R. B. Strassburger, 26 Avenue des Champs Elysees, Paris, France.

Cdr. Hugo Frankenberger, USN, 1308 Emerson St., N.W., Washington 11, D. C. Capt. John J. London, 2525 Sunset Drive, Miami Beach, Fla. Twelve men of the Class of 1905 assembled at lunch at the New York Yacht Club on 30 January, 1953, to observe the anniversary of our graduation. Present: Neilson, Leary, Rawle, Green, G. O. Carter, Atkins, Sears, Campbell, Farley, Selfridge, Baggaley, and Shaw.

Greetings were exchanged by telephone with the group meeting at the Army and Navy Club in Washington. Messages from absent members were delivered. These included word from London and Hooper in Miami Beach, Burnham in Delmar, Calif., and Strassburger in France.

G. O. Carter gave an account of a recent meeting of classmates in San Francisco.

Looking forward to next year, when the date falls on a Saturday, it was agreed to meet at the same place, on Friday, January 29th, 1953.

Members of the Class in the Washington vicinity held a luncheon at the Army and Navy Club. Present: A. F. Carter, Coman,.

Cox, Davis, Furlong, Frankenberger, Greenlee, Ingersoll, Laird, Ogan, and' Spears.

Suggestions regarding a large class reunion in 1955, fifty years after graduation will be welcomed by the secretary.

As nearly as can be figured there now r e main alive 69 members of the hundred and fourteen who graduated. The present status of the following are unknown : R. C. Smith and R. A. Jackson. Information regardingthem is desired so that the records may be brought up to date.

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Sec'y. Capt. R. F. Frellsen, U S N (Ret.), 5 Sherwood Rd.. Wardour. Annapolis. Md.

Sec'y, Col. D. C. Cordiner, U S A ( R e t . ) , U. S. Soldiers' Home. W a s h i n g t o n , D. C.

Sec'y, Capt. W . A. Heard, U S N , 4412 E d m u n d s St., N . W . , W a s h i n g t o n , D. C.

Class Corr., R. Adm. F . J . Wille, U S N ( R e t . ) , -501 Connecticut Ave., N . W . , W a s h i n g t o n 8, D. C.

R. O. DAVIS, (V. Adm. USN, R e t ) changes his address to Kingfish Court, Birdneck Point, Virginia Beach, Va. R. F. H A N S , (Capt. USN, Ret.).

Deac came to Annapolis last October to attend Homecoming. He found life in Crabtown so agreeable he decided to prolong his stay indefinitely. He has managed to get in eighteen holes of golf practically every day since he's been here; except during the times he was away on sids e-\cursions to New York and Washington. His temporary address is Carvel Hall but his permanent address continues to be Hartington, Neb.

P H I L L I P G. LAUMAN, (Capt USN, R e t ) gives as his correct home address 4700 Connecticut -Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. LOUIS F. THIB-A.ULT, (Capt USN, Ret.) advises that his current address is 608 Mariva -Ave., Clearwater, Fla. SAMUEL -A. C L E M E N T , (Commo.

USN, Ret.). Delayed word of his death on May 13, 1952, in Charleston, S. C , has been received. Interment was in -Arlington National Cemetery.

The Secretary has received further word of the doings of Billy Braden. He holds the position of press representative and feature writer for Ringling Bros, and Barnuni and Bailey Circus. In his spare time while the circus is in winter quarters he has worked in recent years with Cecil B. DeMille. .At the present time he is working with Sam Goldwyn-RKO on the forthcoming- movie. "Hans Christian Andersen."

C H A R L E S C. ROSS, (Capt USN, Ret.). Members of the class will learn with sorrow of his death at the Naval Hospital, -Annapolis, Md., on February 6, 1953. Interment was at Elm wood Cemetery, Norfolk, Va., on February 9, 1953.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret D. Ross, and two step-daughters, Mrs. Douglas Horning of Baltimore and Mrs. Robert Mack of Patuxent, Md.

1909 Sec'y, R. Adm. H. C. T r a i n , U S N ( R e t . ) , 81 M a r k e t St., Annapolis, Md.

-ALAN KIRK has resigned as Director of the Psychological Strategy Board, Washington, D. C. He was one of the three grand marshals in the Inaugural Parade, the other two being General Spaatz Right after voting at the last election, and General Gerow.

-About ten members of the class were Ike and Elsie Giffen drove to the West Coast where they were the guests of Bill present at the class luncheon at the Army and Betty Hodgman at La Jolla, Calif. Ike and Navy Club in Washington on January reports that all is well with all the class- 20. It is planned to have a joint luncheon mates with whom he had the opportunity with the 1909 West Pointers in April. to visit. The Giffens are now at their It is with regret that we report the death winter home in Charlotte .A.malie, St. of our classmate, COL. J O H N W. QUILThomas.

LI-A.N, on February 2, 1953, at his home in St. Louis, Mo. Interment was in Macon, W I L L R. M-ANIER, JR. Our class- Ga. He is survived by his widow, Maria, mate. Will, passed away 31 January, 1953, and a daughter, Mrs. William S. Orr of in Nashville, Tenn. We are happy in the Brevard, N. C. thought that we had the pleasure of seeing him at our 45th Reunion last October. The Nashville Banner praises him highly for 1910 both his professional and civic activities over the years. Quoting from that newsSec'y, R. Adm. Charles J . Moore, U S N ( R e t . ) , 5509 Grove St., Chevy Chase 15, Md. paper : "He was recognized as 'probably the best-known man in Rotary all over the H O W A R D B. BERRY, (Capt USN, world' an associate said. He had been the Ret.) changes his address to 212 Quincy author of many policy statements of Rotary -Ave., -Apt. 202, Long Beach 3, Calif.

International and was considered to have exercised a stronger influence over that organization than any other individual.

1911

"During World War I, he was an Army Lieutenant and Captain, serving with the Third Infantry Division in the Allied Expeditionary Force in the five major operations, and as an officer in charge of civil affairs in the Third U. S. Division area.

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the French Legion of Honor, the Yugoslavian Order of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes.

"During World War II, as a civilian, he played an important part 'on the home front.'

"After leaving the U. S. Naval Academy in 1906, he entered the Vanderbilt University school of law and graduated in 1908.

Since that year he had practiced law in Nashville.

"He lost a son, Robert S. Manier, 22, missing in action in Korea in August, 1951.

"Survivors in addition to Mrs. Manier and two brothers include a daughter, Miss Katherine S. Manier of Nashville ; another son, Dr. James W. Manier, on active duty with the Air Force at Shepard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas; and a sister, Mrs. W. P. Cooper of Nashville."

KENT HEWITT has temporarily joined the -Annapolis contingent. He and Floride are residing at 235 King George St. and will be there for a month or so.

MARCH,

1953

Sec'y, v . Adm. B e r n h a r d H. Bieri, U S N ( R e t . ) , 6511 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase 15. Md.

M. C. CHEEK, (R. Adm. U S N R ) sends his new address as 3290 Jackson Street, San Francisco 18, Calif.

1912 Sec'y, Capt. Joseph Y. Dreisonstok, U S N ( R e t . ) .

5431 39th St., N.W., W a s h i n g t o n , D . C.

RALPH WALDO HOLT, (Capt U S N R ) announces the birth of a grandson born on December 9, 1952, to his son, Waldo S. Holt, ( M C ) , USNR and Mrs. Holt at the Naval Hospital, Beaufort, S. C.

1913 Corresponding Sec'y, Mr. P . D. Sleeper, 3339 Investment Bldg.. Washington 5. D. C. Members of the Class living in and n e a r Washi n e t o n , D. C . meet for lunch at the A r m y - N a v y Town Club, W a s h i n g t o n , a t 12:15 on the 13th of each m o n t h , unless the 13th is on S a t u r d a y , Sunday or holiday, when the luncheon is held on the first working day thereafter. All members of the class a r e urged to join the luncheon whenever they can be in W a s h i n g t o n at this time.

W. G. B. H A T C H , (Capt. USN, Ret.) sends a new temporary address as 919 Napoli Drive, Pacific Palisades, Calif.

1915 Sec'y, R. Adm. Morton L. R i n g ( S C ) , U S N , R m . 2008, Navy Dept., W a s h i n g t o n 25, D . C.

ARTHUR STRUBLE, (V. Adm. U S N ) , and Mrs. Struble announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Ralston, to Lt. Cdr. Drewery R. Wilhite, USN, of the Class of '42. The wedding was scheduled for some time in February.

WILLIAM ALEXANDER, (Col. USA, Ret.) sends his permanent address as The Polygon, Route 1, Landrum, S. C. RICHARD R. ADAMS passed away at the Lenox Hill Hospital, N. Y. At the time of his graduation he was honor man and president of his class. He resigned from the Navy in 1919 to become superintendent engineer of the Foreign Transport and Mercantile Corp. of New York. At the time of his death he was president of Grace Lines, Inc.

1917 Sec'y, Capt. Ross F . Collins, U S N R , Cedarundel F a r m , R t . 3, Annapolis, Md.

I. N. KILAND, (V. Adm. U S N ) changes his address to Commandant Fifth Naval District, Naval Base, Norfolk 11, Va. FRANCIS C. D E N E B R I N K , (V. Adm. U S N ) changes his address to read Commander, Marine Sea Transport Service, Navy Department, Washington, D. C.

1918 Sec'y. v . Adm. E a r l e W . Mills, U S N ( R e t . ) , A p t . 2A, 1 Beekman Place, New York 22, N . Y .

EARL E. STONE, (R. Adm. U S N ) changes his address to HQ U S Eucom (Comm), A P O 128, New York.

1919 Sec'y, R. Adm. J o h n R. R e d m a n , U S N , Director. Communications-Electronics, J o i n t Chiefs of Staff, W a s h i n g t o n 25, D. C. Treasurer, Capt. Donald C. King, U S N R , 3717 Reservoir Rd., N.W., W a s h i n g t o n , D . C.

J O H N C. W I L L I A M S gives us a change of address as c/o W. P. Holloway, P. O. Box 1101, Austin, Texas.

H. \ y . F I T C H , (Capt USN, R e t ) sends his new address as P. O. Box 234, Marion, Ala. C. RAYMOND S M I T H gives his new address as 6215 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, Ind. ROSS D I E R D O R F F , (R. Adm. U S N ) gives his current address as 58 State Circle, Annapolis, Md. 27

The Washington group of the Class of 1919 held its monthly luncheon on 3 February 1953 at the Army-Navy Country Club, Arlington, Va. Those present were: Coney, Duval, Fink, Hughes, Jones, Kincaid, King, Mentz, Pelzman, Redman, Schaeffer, Staudt and Willenbucher.

The Washington luncheon group, Class of 1919, has fired the "opening gun" on a 3S-year reunion get-together and annual business meeting at Rehoboth Beach, Del., 28-31 May 1953, just preceding summer season and June Week (close to Annapolis via new Bay bridge). The business dinner ladies and gentlemen) is planned for the evening of 29 May. Reply cards were sent out in February. Please get your reply card in the mail as soon as possible for planning purposes and mailing of details to those who are interested.

As noted elsewhere in Shipmate, Alumni Day is Friday, 2 October 1953, and the long weekend, 2-4 October, has been designated as Homecoming Weekend this year.

Navy plays Dartmouth in Thompson Stadium at the Academy on Saturday, 3 October.

Captain (USN, Ret.) and Mrs. FLOYD S T E W A R T CROSLEY announce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Chase Seymour, to Mr. William Holmes Honan on Saturday, 4 October 1952, at The Chapel of Avon Old Farms School, Avon, Conn.

1920 Sec'y, Capt. D. R. Osbom, Jr., U S N (Ret.).

3427 Porter St.. N.W., Washington 16. D. C.

P A U L B. NIBECKER, (R. Adm. U S N , Ret.) was recently elected class president vice C. C. (Chick) H A R T MAN who has gone to sea on duty.

A. D. A. (Pug) CRAWFORD (Cdr. U S N R , Ret.) was a proud February graduate of the School of Law of George Washington University. Congratulations, Mr. Justice Crawford.

E D M U N D T. WOOLDRIDGE, (R. Adm. U S N ) has received orders to Commander, Battle Cruisers, Atlantic.

W I L L I A M SINTON, (R. Adm. USN, Ret.). We are sorry to announce the death of Capt. William Sinton, who passed away on November 19, 1952.

C H A R L E S L. H U T T O N , (Capt USN, Ret.). It is with regret that we announce the death of Capt. Charles L. Hutton, who passed away on December 29, 1952.

J O H N MARTS, JR., (Capt USN, Ret.) sends a new address as 310 Seaspray Rd., Ocean City, N. J. CLARENCE G. S M I T H gives his new address as IS Ballard PI., Radbinn, Fair Lawn, N. J. T H O M A S L. W A T T L E S , (R. Adm. USN, Ret.) is now living at 212 S. Pitt St., Alexandria, Va. At the January class luncheon Red Nibecker was elected class chairman to relieve Chick Hartman who is going to sea as Commander Destroyers, Atlantic. It was a lively luncheon and election. All are sorry to see Chick leave Washington and wish him well in his new command. We welcome Red into his new responsibility as chairman with great delight, for he is always with us spreading friendliness and good comradeship at our luncheons. Present were: Beck, Bolster, Browder, Christmas, Combs, Cope, Crawford, Crowe, Curts, Dettmann, Harrison, Hartman, Hobbs, Lyon, Mansfield, Mead, Nibecker, Osborn, Pearson, Ten Eyck, and Webb.

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dress of classmates so the directory can be kept more up to date! We have a 35th Reunion coming up in 1954 which is not too far off.

1921 Sec'y, R. Adm. T. J. Kelly, U S N (Ret.), Room 510, Shoreham Bldg., Washington 5, D . C.

LOGAN McKEE, (R. Adm. U S N ) is now on duty as Supervisor of Shipbuilding, USN, 85 Liberty St., New York, N. Y. JEFFERSON BEARD, (R. Adm. USN, Ret.) is now affiliated with U. S. Steel Co., Industrial Relations Department, Pittsburgh, Pa. MELVILLE E. EATON, (R. Adm. USN, Ret.) is now with the Mobile Center, University of Alabama, 29 N. Royal St., Mobile, Ala. W A L T E R F. W E I D N E R (R. Adm. USN, Ret.) gives his new home address as 21731 Kenwood Ave., Rocky River, Ohio.

W A L T E R SCOTT K. T R A P N E L L , (Cdr. USN, Ret.) died in Panama on December 23, 1952.

J O E L NEWSOM, (Capt U S N ) sends his new address as 204 Industry St., Covington, La. J. H. DICKINS, (Capt. USN, R e t ) gives as his correct address, c/o Port of New York Authority 111, 8th Ave., New York 11, N. Y. CLARENCE E. OLSEN, (R. Adm. USN) has been ordered as Commander Pacific.

1922 Sec'y. Gerald A. Staeey, 802 Grand View Drive.

Alexandria, Va.

ROBERT W. MORSE, (R. Adm. USN, Ret.) sends a change of address as 4020 Lurline Dr., Honolulu, Hawaii.

WILLIAM D. WALL, JR., gives as his new address 1 Franklin Ave., White Plains, New York, N. Y. PAUL J O H N S O N , (Cdr., SC, U S N ) gives his new address as Suite 308, Southern Ohio Bank Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio.

P E T E R G. HALE, (Capt U S N ) changes his address to 2477 Marilouise Way, San Diego, Calif.

EMERY E. LARSON, (Col. U S M C ) .

Nancy Lynn Larson, who was born on 21 January 1953, is the granddaughter of the late Colonel Larson.

1923 Sec'y, Capt. Claude H. Bennett, Jr., U S N (Ret.), 19 Mary's Lane, Egypt, Mass.

L. N. BAKER gives us his new address as 6 N. Hamlin Ave., Chicago 24, 111.

T H O M A S E. KELLY, (Capt U S N ) sends a change of address as SINM, New York, 250 Hudson St., New York 13, N. Y. RICHARD W. RUBLE, (R. Adm. U S N ) changes his address to OP-50, Room 4E388, Dept. of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington 25, D. C. A L F R E D H. RICHARDS, (Capt U S N ) gives as his new address 28 Las Vegas, Orinda, Calif.

ROBERT M. MORRIS, (Capt U S N ) reports his home address changed to 216 Norwood Rd., Wardour, Annapolis, Md. LOUIS N. MILLER, (Capt U S N ) is now attached to the 13th Naval District.

1924 Sec'y. Mr. Paul W. Siegrist, c/o Standard & Poor's. 345 Hudson St., New York 14, N . Y.

H. L. COLLINS, (R. Adm. U S N ) changes his address to 33 Berry St., San Francisco, Calif.

T H O M A S U. SISSON, (Capt U S N ) is now on duty, U. S. Naval Activities, Navy 214, c/o F P O , New York, N. Y. WILLIAM R. McCALEB, (Cdr. USN, Ret.) changes his address to Route 88, Ridgeview Dr., Pleasant Hills, Harrisburg, Pa. H E N R Y C. DOAN, (Capt U S N ) reports that his address is now U. S. Naval Hospital, Oak Knoll, Calif.

C R E S S W E L L S. S H U M A K E R died suddenly on December 25, 1952, at his home, 6821 Edgerton Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Shipmate, the Pittsburgh chapter and his many friends regret the passing of one of our -good friends and extend our deepest sympathy to his widow, Mrs. Martha Shumaker, who still resides in Pittsburgh.

H E N R Y C. DANIEL, (R. Adm. U S N ) is now on duty at the Office of Naval Operations, Washington, D. C. MARCEL E. A. GOUIN, (R. Adm. U S N ) is now Chief of Staff to the Commander, Air, Force, Pacific.

L E O N A R D B. JAUDON, (Capt U S N ) is now in command of the Military Sea Transport Office at Kodiak, Alaska.

H O W E L L (Hal) ARMOR, (Lt. Cdr. USN, Ret, Parachute Pete of Academy days), who is a woodcarver and sculptor of parts, has written the Association a most interesting letter from his home, "The Armory," Box 479, Route 1, Carmel, Calif.

Hal writes: "When Dick Scruggs, '23, inspected my woodcarving and sculpture studio and saw a lot of my work, he thought I should tell you that I have a display of carvings at the Carmel Harrison Memorial Library for the month of Jsmuary. They consist of an African ebony hippo; a koa wood Hawaiian Kawa drinking bowl, elaborately carved; a pair of Tahitian god and goddess in monkey pod wood; two carved plates of koa and tamarind wood, and a carved curved top Tahitian bench of mahogany.

"The Monterey Library is showing a lifesize Father Juniper Serra which I carved of redwood."

Hal has carved several large pieces for various Air Stations and while in the hospital in Brisbane carved a plaque in black walnut cleverly designed to represent the Amphibious Forces. He loaned the original and his only copy to Capt. John E. Murphy of the Coronado Amphibious Base but they had not been returned at the time of John's death in December 1946 and cannot be located. He says, "If anyone can help in the search for these lost pieces, I know they can be used to good advantage."

He closes with, "If any of the boys in foreign lands find good carving woods, I'll be glad to make a dicker. Hawaiian koa, monkey pod, milo and kamani are fine and hard to get now. Tamarind wood grows all around the tropics but is not on the market. It is the finest of all. I'll carve a plate or a figure in exchange for wood or be glad to pay current prices."

1925 Sec'y, Capt. Wallace S. Newton, U S N (Ret.), 2817 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington 8, D. C.

WILLIAM K. R H O D E S , (Capt U S N ) gives his new change of duty adS H I P M A T E

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Changing the map of the world —with RCA Shoran

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A . SHIP SANK in these remote straits — because a chart was wrong. But that won't fool navigators any more. Modern aerial s u r v e y . . . using RCA Shoran and photography together... recorded the true shoreline (the lines in white). Now, the charts are right I Surpassing any optical survey system now in use, this radar "yardstick" can map land-and-water areas never explored by man—and do it at flying speeds as high as 600 mph. Accuracy is better than 50 feet in 100 miles or more. Here's how it's done.

Two widely separated SHORAN stations on the ground (or aboard ship) form the base of a triangle.

The plane becomes the apex. Pulsed radar signals from the SHORAN are received by each ground station and retransmitted back to the pilot. On a radar screen the pilot sees one "pip" for each station signal. He calibrates the "pips" and gets his fix. Cameras used with the Shoran equipment simultaneously photograph the calibrations—and the ground along his course. Result: a highly accurate and permanent record of every square foot he covers.

Just another application of RCA Shoran—added to its use in locating oil wells, plotting microwave radio relay and pipeline routes, detecting mine fields, and precision bombing.

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dress as U. S. Naval Station, Navy 127, c/o PM, Seattle, Wash.

R I C H A R D K. GAINES, (Capt U S N ) sends his address as U. N. Military Staff Committee, Room 1804, 2 Park Ave., New York 16, N. Y. F R E D R I C BELL, JR., corrects his address to read 6874 Faxom, Memphis, Tenn.

WARREN P. MO W A T T , (Capt.

U S N ) changes his address to read Box 22, Staff ComServPac, c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

A L F R E D R E E D P E F L E Y , (Col. USMC) and Mrs. Pefley announce the engagement of their daughter, Joan Vernon, to Midn. Edmond Battelle Taylor, Jr., son of R. Adm. E. B. Taylor, U S N .

W A L T E R S. MAYER, (Capt. U S N ) reports that his correct address is 33 Central Ave., Apt. 2-A, Staten Island 1, N. Y. DONALD M A C D O N A L D gives his new address as 208 Montgomery St., Newburgh, A U S T I N W. W H E E L O C K , (R. Adm. U S N ) was admitted to the Naval Hospital at San Diego for treatment.

J O S E P H M. CARSON, (Capt U S N ) has orders to Commander Fleet Air Wing, Japan.

W I L L I A M J. M A R S H A L L (Capt U S N ) is now on duty in the Office of Naval Operations, Washington, D. C. E D M U N D B. TAYLOR, (R. Adm. U S N ) has been ordered to Destroyer Flotilla, Adantic.

C. S. McKINNEY, ( L t Cdr., U S N R ) changes his address to 2915 Cortez St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. J. M. CARSON, (Capt U S N ) is on duty as Commander Fleet Air Wing, c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

The Washington group, Class of 1925, held its monthly luncheon meeting at the Officers' Mess, Naval Gun Factory, 27 January 1953.

Present: Bains, Briggs, Broadley, Burrowes, Charles Ford, Gill, Johns, Johnson, Randolph, Rorschach, Shahan, Sihler, Rod Smith, Sledge, Stirling Smith, Sowell, Swinburne, Taylor, Tuzo, and Wellings.

On 19 January 1953, Mrs. Thompson Fletcher Fowler, wife of Capt. T. F. F O W LER, USN, Class of 1925, was buried in Arlington Cemetery. Mrs. Fowler was the former Eleanor Fetherstonhaugh of Shanghai, China. She is survived by her husband and son. The graveside service was attended by the immediate family, classmates and friends.

1926 Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, U S N , 3410 15th St., North, Arlington 1, Va.

M A X W E L L F. LESLIE, (Capt U S N ) is now on duty at Naval Air Station, Barber's Point, Honolulu, T. H. WILLIAM O. FLOYD, (Capt U S N ) gives as his new address. Staff ComPhib Pac, San Diego 32, Calif.

W A L T E R J. W H I P P L E , (Capt. U S N ) and Mrs. Whipple are the proud parents of Marian Leighton Whipple, born at Bethesda Naval Hospital on 23 December 1952, the granddaughter of the late R. Adm. Frank L. Leighton, of the Class of 1909.

Capt. F O N D V I L L E L E E TEDDER, USN, and Mrs. Tedder of Nevvport, R. I., announce the engagement of their daughter, Melva Laurel (Laurie), to Midn. James Herbert Carrington, Jr., USN, son of Capt.

James Herbert Carrington, USN, and Mrs. Carrington of Coronado, Calif.

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Eleven were on hand to enjoy a fine Laurie is a graduate of the Anna Head School, Berkeley, Calif., and at present is lunch and discuss past and present episodes a member of the Class of 1953, Stephens of class members.

College, Columbia, Miss. Her parents are Those present were: Al Devany, Tim stationed in Cuba where Captain Tedder is Donohue, George Gilbertson, Frank Gilday, Commander of the Fleet Training Group Tom King, Alex Kowalzyk, Bob Newat Guantanamo Bay. begin, Turk Powell, Alvin Robinson, John Midshipman Carrington is a member of Slayden, and Ash Tingle. the first class at the U. S. Naval Academy, Regular meetings are held at the same Annapolis, Md. His father, presently on place on the last Thursday of each month duty with the Naval Forces Far East, is a at 12:15 p.m. member of the Naval Academy Class of Washington area members of the Class 1925. of '27 assembled at the Naval Gun Factory A June wedding is planned. for luncheon on 29 January 1953. The folFRANCIS D. McCORKLE, (Capt. lowing were present: W. H. Brockman, U S N ) now commands the U S S RENDOVA. Walter C. Winn, Wally Huck, Bill Harris, F R A N K B. SCHAEDE, (Capt. U S N ) W. A. Sutherland, Jr., Bill Saunders, W. has been ordered as commanding officer of L. Knickerbocker, L. V. Honsinger, Alan Shapley, J. W. Blanchard A. W. McKechthe Naval Air Station, Oakland, Calif. nie, T. S. Dukeshire, R. H. Speck, J. H. DONALD C. BROWN, (Capt U S N ) Lewis, T. L. Greene, P. W. Snyder, J. F. is Asst. Chief of Staff for Logistics to Com- Jelley, E. W. Herron, Robie E. Palmer, mandant of the 9th Naval District.

H. C. Allan, Jr., S. S. Bowling, E. K. Van HAROLD A. FRAVEL, (Cdr. USN, Swearingen, J. P. Juhan, J. A. Jordan, Ret.) is now associated with Jones, Kree- J. C. Atkeson, and G. D. Sullivan. ger and Hewitt, stock brokers at 1625 Eye One of the subjects of the meeting was St., N.W., Washington, D. C. the forthcoming annual dinner-dance held CLARENCE W. McCLUSKEY, (Capt. jointly with the West Point Class of '27.

U S N ) has been assigned to duty in the The affair this year will be held at the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, Officers' Club, Fort McNair, on Friday D. C. evening, 27 February. This will be the third GORDON CAMPBELL, (Capt U S N ) joint annual dinner, and promises to be a is now in the Office of Naval Operations, most colorful and enjoyable party. Pat Henry is chairman of the committee for the Washington, D. C. E D W A R D S. H U T C H I N S O N , (Capt '27 Naval Academy Class, with "Doc" U S N ) is now attached to the Senior Staff McKechnie as vice president in charge of of the National Security Council, Wash- punch bowl and chorus line. ington, D. C. L U T H E R K. REYNOLDS, (Capt 1928 U S N ) has assumed command of the U S S COLUMBUS.

Sec'y, Capt. R. K. James, U S N .

U. S. Navy Shipbuilding Scheduling Activity.

1409 N . Broad St., Philadelphia 22, P a .

1927 Sec'y, R. Adm. John W. Bays, U S N (Ret.), Culver Summer Naval School, Culver, Ind.

GERALD R. DYSON, (Capt. U S N ) .

We are sorry to report the death of Capt.

Gerald R. Dyson, November 12, 1952.

ALBERT B. SCOLES, (R. Adm. USN, R e t ) sends a new address at 639 S. Highland Ave., Los Angeles 36, Calif.

T H O M A S M. DYKERS, (R. Adm. USN, Ret.) gives as his new address, 4908 Hayvenhurst Ave., Encino, Calif.

ROGER F. SCOTT, CCapt. U S N ) is now on duty ComDesRon 10, U S S BROWNSON (DD-868), FPO, New York, N. Y. G. A. MOORE, (Capt. U S N ) changes his address to 774 Indian Ave., Middleton, R. I. G. K. ERASER, (Capt U S N ) is now Director, General Line School, U. S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif.

WILLIAM D. IRVIN, (Capt U S N ) sends his new address as U S S NORTHHAMPTON (CLC-1), FPO, New York.

GEORGE A. LANGE, (Capt U S N ) changes his address to 5736 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda 14, Md. H A L L E C. ALLAN, JR., (Capt. U S N ) has been ordered as Commanding Officer of the USS

JUNEAU.

SHIRLEY S. MILLER, (Capt U S N ) is in command of the USS BATAAN.

ROBERT H. RICE, (Capt U S N ) has been ordered to command of the U S S ALBANY.

The Class of 1927 (New York City) held a luncheon meeting at the Building Trades Employers' Association on the 26th floor at 2 Park Avenue on 29 January 1953.

R A L P H K. JAMES, (Capt. U S N ) and Mrs. James announce the marriage of their daughter, Patricia Ann, to Capt.

John Kesson Withers, U. S. Air F o r ^ .

He is a graduate of the U. S. Military Academy, Class of '48. The couple were married in the Naval Academy Chapel on February 14, 1953.

C. M. BOWLEY, (Capt U S N ) gives his new address as U S S

NORFOLK

(DL-1),

c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. C H E S F O R D BROWN, (R. Adm. USN, R e t ) passed away sometime in January 1953 in San Diego, Calif. Rear Admiral Brown was the son of the late R. Adm. Guy Brown, a U S N A graduate of the Class of 1878.

1929 President, Capt. C. E. Trescott, U S N , Department of Marine Engineering, U S N A , Annapolis, Md.

CLARENCE J. MOORE gives as his correct address, c/o the Electric Storage Battery Co., P. O. Box 8109, Philadelphia, Pa. N A T H A N O , D E P U T Y changes his address to 5311 Westminster Ave., Philadelphia 3, Pa. W I L L I A M L. KABLER, (Capt U S N ) is now on duty, Office of CNO (OP-542), Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. C H A R L E S T. FITZGERALD, (Capt U S N ) has been ordered to the staff of Commander, Hunter Killer Force, Atlantic.

GEORGE W. A S H F O R D , (Capt U S N ) has been assigned as Chief of Staff to the Commander, Service Squadron 3.

PAUL J. NELSON, (Cdr. U S N ) is now on duty at the Naval Station, Tongue Point, Astoria, Ore. S H I P M A T E

1930 Sec'y, R. Adm. Charles Brook. USN (Bet.), 4108 Chesterbrook Rd., Falls Church, Va.

H A R O L D M. H E I S E R , (Capt U S N ) and Mrs. Heiser of Arlington, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary .Ann, to Lt. Malcolm B. Mansfield, U S A F . He is the son of Capt. Brook S. Mansfield, U S N ( R e t ) , of Arlington, Va., and is stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

P A R K E H. BRADY, (Capt U S N ) is on duty with the Joint Staff, Office of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D. C. H E R B E R T H. MARABLE, (Capt.

U S N ) is now on duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, D. C.

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duty caused him to move to Long Beach.

Wally Fromhold (Brig. Gen. USMC, Ret, '30) lives in Palo Aho. From all reports he is going great guns in the Hfe insurance business.

Many officers come to this area to retire.

As a result there is a colony of retired naval and marine officers hereabouts, as well as officers of other services. Now and then I run into H. L. Challenger (R. Adm., Ret., '19) and Ransom K. Davis (R. Adm., Ret, '21).

A. J. KELLER, Col., USMC, '31

1932 Sec'y, Capt. S. M. Archer, USN, Naval Operations (OP-315B), Room 4D, 625 Pentagon, Navy Dept.. Washington, D. C.

majoring in history and looking toward writing or teaching. He reports the coeds easy to look at, the work not hard, and that the Vets Hospital where he gets his daily therapy is just across the road from the college. Bruce says, "It's about all I can do to stagger around these days, but I expect to be on 'up cycle' soon, and that opens up all sorts of possibilities."

It was a wonderful letter, Bruce; keep us posted—will try to drop in when we pass through Long Beach.

Agitation continues for a 22- or 25-yearafter book. Everyone wants one but no one will go out on the limb to take charge of getting the job done. Any volunteer? Ml! I'd like to take this occasion to again urge everyone to join the Naval Academy Alumni Association. For only $5.00 a. year you can be a member and get Shipmate.

Shipmate itself should be incentive enough.

There are many advantages of a strong Alumni group, not the least of which might be the effect on Congress. Certainly it is a big help in getting located after retirement. It is a bond to the old school, that more of us probably feel we don't need while we are active, but which helps fill a great void when we go out. The Alumni Association will be as effective as we make it Join, be an active member, vote, and make it the way you want it!

J. D. A N D R E W was in Washington in January touching base so to speak for a new injection of salt air. J. D. is on the Staff of the Staff and Command School, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. A letter also from DICK W I L L I A M S , recently retired as a Rear Admiral. Dick says, "the Rear Admiral shoulder boards were Our nicest Christmas gift" Both Aileen and Dick were getting that let down feeling on their first Christmas as civilians, "but the thoughtfulness of the Washington chapter in sending the shoulder boards gave us a new realization of what a grand gang 1932 was."

Dick writes he has heard from Bruce McCandless and COUNTY Q U A R L E S .

Dick, Aileen and their three children now live at 142 I St., Coronado, Calif. They hope to come east after June and will be looking us up.

County Quarles was in town on business in December. County, Dottie and their two daughters are now living near South Bend, Ind. Much obliged for all the news, you guys —keep it coming.

S. M. Archer, OP-315B STEPHEN M. ARCHER, (Capt U S N ) is the grandfather of Nancy Lane Larson who was born on January 21, 1953.

ROBERT B. FULTON, II, (Capt U S N ) is now on duty in the office of the Supervisor of Ships and Naval Inspector of Ordnance, New York, N. Y. EARL T. HYDEMAN, (Capt U S N ) is now Plans Officer on the Staff of the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet.

J O H N P. ROACH, (Capt U S N ) has been ordered as Commander of Submarine Squadron 1.

PAUL D. W I L L I A M S , (Capt U S N ) has been ordered as Naval Attache, Rome, Italy.

W I L L I A M T. ZINK, JR. (Capt.

U S N ) is commanding officer of the U S S

The joint luncheon with West Point '32 vient off in fine style. There were 31 from -Annapolis and 27 from West Point HowJ A M E S B. W E I L E R , (Capt U S N ) ever, we were well outranked—West Point corrects his address to read c/o Chief of reported in with two Major Generals and Information, Executive Office of Secretary two Brigadiers. No business was transof the Navv, Navy Department, Washing- acted. Chairman J O H N SPANGLER gave ton 25, D. C. a short welcoming speech and the rest of FR-A.NCIS W . HOYE, (Cdr. U S N , us took over in wholesale fraternizing.

Ret.) sends his new address to read 1124 Those present from the Navy were: Earl Barr Bldg., 910 17th St., N.W., Washing- Finney, Lou Kirn, Red Adams, Doc Wilson, Jerry Miller, Al Croghan, Charlie ton, D. C. WILLLA.M B. BRAUN, (Capt U S N ) Smith, Red Eye Thompson, Rip Raring, Burl Bailey, Charlie Lanman, Ernie Snowis now on duty U S S MERRICK ( A K A - 9 7 ) , den (just reported in to Op-55), Bob c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

Steiler, Bill Kelly, Bull Draney, Joe Jaap, J O H N R O B E R T MOORE, (Capt. Ted White, Moe Archer, John Spangler, U S N ) gives his new address as Staff, John Munholland, T. Ed Langen (in on ComNav South, Navy 510, c/o F P O , New TAD from the 13th), Lindsay Williamson, York.

Len Frazer, T. J. Colley, John Fahy, and J O S E P H F. FOLEY, (Capt U S N ) Andy Nisewaner. has orders to command of the U S S We were happy to welcome Ernie to our ALSH-'MN. midst and to greet Tommy. Glad he could R O B B I N S W . ALLEN, (Capt U S N ) time his visit so well. has been ordered to command of the U S S BILL KELLY was sporting a broken ONSLOW. shoulder—the result of a fall on the ice. We CH-ARLES C. K I R K P A T R I C K , (Capt understand Bill was told by the doctor that U S N ) is Chairman of the Staff Group of if he always kept his hands in his pocket, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D. C. his normal center of gravity would take R O B E R T B. HEILIG, (Capt U S N ) charge and it wouldn't be his shoulder that would hit first. Of course it's probably now commands the U S S ADIRONDACK. CLARENCE L. GAASTERLAND, easier to put a shoulder in a sling.

JACK F A I R B A N K S ' sister now lives in (Capt. U S N ) has received orders to the Washington. She is Mrs. Dora F. Riddle Bureau of Ships, Washington, D. C. H Y L A N B. LYON, (Capt. U S N ) has and lives at 3056 30th St., S.E. Jack was assumed command of the U S S PRESIDENT lost in the early four-piper actions in the Far East.

JACKSON. H-A.NK M U N S O N writes in to report In response to your request for news items for inclusion in "What's the Dope" on the lads in the Far East. Hank is section of Shipmate, I am forwarding sev- skipper of the U S S MISPILLION ( A O 105). In the Sasebo area a r e : eral for which you may find some use: H E R B I E J U K E S , CO, CIMARRON ( A O During my first year at Stanford University as Professor of Naval Science one 22) ; BUD L E E D S , CO, PASUMPIU ( A O of the naval officers attending the postgraduate course was our classmate 107); GEORGE P E C K H A M (now Capt, U S N , F R A N K ACKER, CO, A J A X (AR-6) ; on duty in Washington). During that year BILL O U T E R S O N , CO, VIRGO ( A K A he made Captain, and I had the pleasant 20). and unique experience of swearing in a E D D I E BAKER, Staff, UN Blockading classmate to a higher rank. and Escort Force; Not so long ago JACK S C H A F F E R RAY P I T T S , Staff, 7th Fleet; and (Capt U S N , '31) reported in to the PostDAN GOODMAN, Staff, 7th Fleet graduate School in Monterey, Calif. InasQuite a collection and much obliged for much as the Professor of Naval Science, Stanford University, has a certain amount writing, Hank. of supervision to do in connection with BRUCE McCANDLESS writes in to postgraduate officers on duty at Stanford, thank the Washington chapter for the AdJack made a trip to the University to talk miral's shoulder boards. He thanks all over some of our problems. It was a wel- hands and appreciates the thought that come meeting. went with them. He sends all of '32 1953's At present there is no member of '31 best. Bruce and Sue are now living at 355 CAPRICORNUS. , active or retired living in the vicinity of Claremont Ave., Long Beach 3, Calif. His Stanford University. GEORGE H U F F telephone is Long Beach 344-123. Anyone A L F R E D R MATTER, (Capt. U S N ) (Capt. U S N ) lived here in Palo Alto up passing through is always welcome. Bruce has been ordered as commanding officer of until a short time ago when a change of is enrolled in Long Beach State College CompRon 4.

Corr. Sec'y, Capt. F. B. T. Myhre, USN (Ret.).

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Sec'y, Cdr. James S. Bethea, U S N .

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Sec'y, Cdr. J. M. Lyle ( S C ) , U S N , Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, Room 2050, Arlington Annex, Navy Department.

Washington 25, D. C.

GARRETT S. COLEMAN, (Cdr. U S N ) corrects his address to read U S S JUPITER (AVS-8), c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

E V E R E T T E. SEAGROVES, (Cdr. U S N ) gives his correct address as c/o Mr. M. Flohr, 845 Penn St., Gering, Neb. W I L L I A M R. KANE, (Cdr. U S N ) informs us he is now on duty, CincLant (c/o Field Rep-Eur), F P O , New York, N. Y. E D W A R D F. METZGER, (Capt U S N ) gives as his new address The Electronic Supply Office, Great Lakes, 111.

C H A R L E S B. ROBBINS is now at 112 Strand, London, W. C. 2, England.

J O H N M. STEINBECK, (Capt. U S N ) changes his address to Staff, DesFlot Six, FPO, New York.

A. K. E S P E N A S , (Cdr. U S N ) reports that his new address is Quarters Q-6, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, Calif.

CARL R. T E L L E F S E N , (Cdr. U S N ) gives as his new address Navy Recruiting Station and Office of Naval Officer Procurement, Room 415, New Federal Building, Fort and Shelby Sts., Detroit 26, Mich.

J A M E S B. DENNY, (Capt. U S N ) has received orders to the Bureau of Naval Persoimel, Washington, D. C. JACK C. T I T U S , (Capt U S N ) is on duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, D. C. GLOVER T. FERGUSON, (Capt.

U S N ) has been appointed Ordnance and Guimery Officer on the Staff of Commander, Service Force, Pacific.

B L I S H C. H I L L S , (Capt U S N ) is now assigned to the Office of Naval Materiel, Washington, D. C. W I L L A R D R. LAUGHON, (Capt U S N ) is the current commanding officer of the U S S

ORION.

N O R M A N H A R R Y MEYER is now affiliated with the Bakelite Company, a Division of Union Carbide and Carbone Corporation, P. O. Box 670, Bound Brook, N. J. D E N N I S C. LYNDON, (Cdr. U S N ) sends his address as ComDes Division 72, FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

ROBERT S. BURDICK, (Cdr. U S N ) corrects his address to read Staff ComCar Division 18, F P O , New York, N. Y. N E V E T T B. A T K I N S , (Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered to Naval Forces Eastern -Atlantic and Mediterranean.

CLINTON A. NEYMAN, (Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered to duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, D. C. GEORGE HUTCHINSON, (Cdr. U S N ) is Commander, Destroyer Division 152.

W Y M A N H. PACKARD, (Cdr. U S N ) received orders to the Seventh Fleet.

B E N J A M I N L. TALMAN, (Cdr. U S N ) is Commander, Escort Squadron 12.

F E N E L O N A. BROCK, (Cdr. U S N )

W I L L I A M D. S W E E N E Y , (Cdr. U S N ) gives his new address as 6006 Welborn Dr., Washington 16, D. C. A R T H U R C. S M I T H , (Cdr. U S N ) changes his address to 5830 Chevy Chase Parkway, Washington 15, D. C. L. H. BIRTISEL, (Cdr. U S N ) gives as his correct address U S S PARTICUTIN (AE-18), c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif. ' F R E D E R I C K A. GUNN, (Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered to command of the U S S MOUNT KATMAI.

J A M E S W. BROCK, (Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered as Commander, LSD Division 22.

R O B E R T J. OLIVER, (Cdr. U S N ) is now on duty in the Bureau of Ships, Washington, D. C. 32

KEARSARGE.

J A M E S H. CRUSE, (Cdr. U S N ) is with Air Force Pacific.

LLOYD F. J A K E M A N , (Cdr. U S N ) is now serving in the U S S VALCOUR.

DONALD M. W H I T E , (Cdr. U S N ) is now attached to HatWing 1.

W A S H I N G T O N N E W S O F 1937 While we haven't got the addresses of BILL P O R T E R and F R A N K P A T R I ARC-A it is heard that they have both been seen in Washington, D. C.; Frank in Bu-Aer and Bill in BuSanda. Soon we will have their duty assignment and addresses for the Washington roster which is released every six months to those of the area which includes Annapolis, Quantico, and Dahlgren. We keep the surrounding areas to date as we hear from them.

The second Friday of January, 24 of us gathered at the Army-Na-vy Country Club. .Some were there for the last meeting becommands the U S S MANATEE. W I L L I A M H. HAZZARD, II, (Cdr. fore leaving. T O N I Z.AVADIL relieves U S N ) has been assigned to the staff of F R A N K EDDY. It was an adieu meeting the Commander in Chief, Western Atlantic for Frank. DUSTY W.ATERS appeared after missing all too many of the past ones.

Area.

Guy Narter, Fil Gilkeson, Hubie Reece, HORACE C. LAID, JR., (Cdr. U S N ) Stretch Kelley, Wyman Howard, Spike has been ordered as Chief of the Naval Ewald, Rex Wheeler, Bill Gregg, Tommy Section, MAAG, Iran.

Pearsal, John Johnston, Jerry Joyce, Dick ROSS E. FREEMAN, (Cdr. U S N ) is Colbert (scuttlebutt says he may be on the move again in May), Red Hessel, Dave now Commander, Destroyer Division 172.

CASSIUS D. RHYMES, (Cdr. U S N ) Bell, Henry Sipple, Tom Cunningham, has been ordered to Naval Forces Eastern Ralph Kissinger, Monty Ballinger, Jack Wadleigh, Squire Pridmore, Beagle Smith, Atlantic and Mediterranean. and Skeet Gardes. This time Skeet appeared in a Robin Hood green cordurory sport coat, a tally-ho red hunting vest with brass buttons. That's what a course in con1936 trollership at GW will do for a lad.

Sec'y. Cdr. Richard R. Pratt. U S N .

USS HANK (DD-702),

W I L L I A M V. P R A T T , II, (Capt c/o Fleet Post Office. N e w York, N . Y. U S N ) has been ordered as Commander, W I L B U R W. THING, (Capt U S N ) .

Destroyer Division 82.

We are sorry to report the death of Capt.

R U S S E L L KEFAUVER, (Cdr. U S N ) is now attached to the staff of the Com- Wilbur W. Thing, on November 27, 1952.

J A M E S S. GRAY, JR., (Cdr. U S N ) mander in Chief, Western Atlantic Area. changes his address to Staff, Commander J 0 S E : P H C. M C G O U G H R A N , (Cdr. Fleet Air Eastern Atlantic and MediterU S N ) is now on duty at the Naval Base, ranean, c/o F P O , New York, N. Y. Norfolk, Va. F R A N K E. HAYLER, (Cdr. U S N ) gives his new address as Naval Submarine Base, New London, Coim.

FITZHUGH L. PALMER, (Cdr. 1934 U S N ) has been ordered to Carrier Div. 2.

Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Close. U S N , J O H N R. MILLETT, (Cdr. U S N ) has 1228 Allan Ave.. Falls Chareh. V a .

F R A N K F. M E N E F E E , (Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered from duty as Inspector of Ordnance, Bethlehem Steel Co., Quincy, Mass., to the Bureau of Ships, Washington, D. C. F R A N K N. SHAMER, (Cdr. U S N ) is now on duty in the Office of Naval Operations, Washington, D. C. WILLIAM M. S T E V E N S , (Cdr. U S N ) is now serving in the U S S

command of the U S S DONNER.

P H I L I P E. S H E T E N H E L M , (Cdr. U S N ) received orders to Air Force Pacific.

EARL R. CRAWFORD, (Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered to the U S S NORTHAMPTON. J O N A T H A N L. W. WOODVILLE, JR., (Cdr. U S N ) is now serving with SHAPE. ROSS R. H I R S H F E L D , (Cdr. U S N ) now commands the U S S MYLES C . Fox.

1937 Corresponding Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Wescott.

USNR. 37 Whitcomb Ave., Hingham. Mass.

WILLIAM D. BRINCKLOE, (Cdr. U S N ) may now be reached at Bureau of Ships, Navy Department, Washington, D. C.

Washington seems to be a pretty active place these days for 1937. The wives met at the Bethesda Naval Hospital Commissioned Oflficers' Q u b for their monthly meeting: Pru Colbert, Mary Cunningham, Jo Spruance, Ray Wadleigh, Betty Johnston, Ruth Filippone, Curley Adams, Bemie Nielson, Anne Hessel, and Rebecca Kelley.

On February 5 the Naval Historical Foundation had one of its meetings at the Department of Interior Auditorium. Capt Ernest M. EUer, U S N , spoke on Naval Operations in the Mediterranean Past, Present and Future. The Class of '37, Dick Colbert, Jack Wadleigh and John Johnston were there. Captain, you remember, was our bull professor in 1935.

John P. M. Johnston

1938 Sec'y, Lt. Col. John Saxten. USMC, Ist Marine Division FMF, c/o FPO, San Francisco. Calif.

H A R R Y B. STOTT, (Cdr. U S N ) corrects his address to read CincNelm Staff Box 5. c/o F P O , New York, N. Y. ROBERT D. COX, JR., (Cdr. U S N ) is now serving at the Naval Air Station, San Diego, Calif.

RICH-ARD S. HARLAN, (Cdr. U S N ) commands the U S S SPROSTON.

E D W A R D F. BALDRIDGE, (Cdr. U S N ) is now on duty in the Office of the Under Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. S H I P M A T E

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BRICKER M. GANYARD, II, (Cdr. should rate at least a partial case of spring U S N ) is now serving in the U S S N E W fever without being accused of rushing the JERSEY. season too much. I can't remember when LUCIEN B. MCDONALD, (Cdr. the District has had a more pleasant and U S N ) received orders to the U S S HOW- painless winter, with the result that the pull of the outdoors has been terrific. Mo ARD W. GILMORE. GENE COLLISON, (Cdr. U S N ) com- MOORE finds the lure of his putter almost as strong as that of his charming wife, mands the U S S HELENA. title to which was acquired on Valentine W I L L I A M J. SCHLACKS, JR., (Cdr. Day. Mo is still unavailable for further U S N ) is assistant Naval Attache in Lon- comment, of course, being still absent on don, England. a honeymoon. Once again, congratulations from the class and our most sincere welcome to a new wife.

1939 The addition to the class family is being Sec'y, C d r . J a m e s M. Hingson, U S N , countered with an equalizer, possibly also Executive Office of the Secretary, Room 4-D. 717, as a result of the call of the great outdoors.

P e n t a g o n Building, W a s h i n g t o n , D . C. "Jay Vee" WILSON, unable to resist R I C H A R D K. GOULD, (Cdr. U S N ) the attraction of them South Carolina and Mrs. Gould, Jr., are the proud parents swamps, has decided to turn in his suit in of a future Naval Academy candidate, born favor of the freedom of the outside world. at the U. S. Naval Hospital Memphis, One of the few classmates wearing the Navy Cross and possessing one of the most Tenn., on December 18, 1952. brilliant minds in our midst, we feel sure W I L L I A M D O U G H E R T Y COYNE that success in civil life will not be long sends his new address as 702 E. Ludington in coming. I personally feel there is a great Ave., Ludington, Mich. big open billet for an outstanding research W I L L I A M S. H I T C H I N S , ( L t Cdr. physicist somewhere, JV, and I'd like to U S N ) corrects his address to read U S S see you in it. But don't lose touch with us, SALEM (CA-13a), c/o F P O , New York old boy, no matter how deep into South City.

Carolina you get before you settle down.

GEORGE B. CATTERMOLE, (Cdr. I don't see how I lasted this long withU S N ) gives his new address as 301 Ala- out getting to the big news of the month, meda Blvd., Coronado, Calif. the party. Since I am still writing in anA L F R E D F. R O B E R T S H A W , (Lt. ticipation of the 21 February gathering the Col. USMC) changes his home address to box score won't be in hand until next month, but one thing is definite—we all 29 Sabiston Dr., Swanaboro, N. C. a tremendous debt of thanks to a large _ELBERT C. LINDON, (Cdr. U S N ) owe for the party, who unfortunately degives his new address as 775 Kempsville donor sires to remain anonymous other than to Rd., Norfolk 2. Va. say that he is with the Philippine Navy.

T H O M A S D. KEEGAN, (Cdr. U S N ) From advance indications this party will is now on duty at the Armed Forces Staff undoubtedly be the finest ever put together College, Norfolk 11, Va. by the local group. I sure hope you nearby H A R R Y A. SEYMOUR, (Cdr. U S N ) out-of-towners didn't pass up a chance to gives his new address as 9715 Sutherland participate.

Rd., Silver Spring, Md. An item of news from the Chairbome GERALD S. NORTON, (Cdr. U S N ) Command: A few weeks ago we had a reports his address to be OpNav 30, Navy real honest to g— air raid drill in the PenDept, Washington, D. C. tagon, during which the following was reJIM D. MILLER, (Cdr. U S N ) changes ported to have been overheard in a (conhis address to Staff ComSubFlot One, c/o veniently?) darkened shelter area. A young lass said, "Take your hand off my leg," FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

W I L B U R S. MILLS, (Cdr. U S N ) has and after a slight pause, "Not you—you!"

In the recent changes of station, none is received orders to the U S S MACON. E D W A R D L. BEACH, (Cdr. U S N ) more important than N E D B E A C H from has been designated as naval aide to the CO TRIGGER to Naval Aide to the President. I will take this opportunity to comPresident. bine all the individual compliments I have E L M O R E F. HIGGINS, JR., (Cdr. heard on the choice of one of our own U S N ) commands the U S S HOLDER. '39ers to extend the "official" congratulaROBERT G. MERRITT, (Cdr. U S N ) tions from the class. But how about a is now at the Naval Postgraduate School, spring party on the Truman balcony, Ned? Monterey, Calif.

Other orders in the offing include Squire ALBERT R. BARBEE, (Cdr. U S N ) HIGGINS who is relieving Fuz MERis now serving with the Air Force, Atlantic. R I T T as CO HOLDER on 1 May, after R O B E R T BRENT, (Cdr. U S N ) has which Fuz will be on his way to the General Line School, Monterey; AL WALbeen ordered as Commander, FasRon 7.

A L T O N L. C. WALDRON, (Cdr. DRON is enroute from OpNav to Lisbon, U S N ) as Liaison Officer, Navy Shipbuild- Portugal; AL BARBEE from Fort Bragg to AirLant; and BOB B R E N T from Air ing Office, Lisbon Portugal.

Pac to CO FasRon 7.

E D W A R D I. GIBSON, (Cdr. U S N ) At a more than usually interesting class has received orders to Fleet Training luncheon this month, Popeye W O L F reGroup, Western Pacific, Japan. ported in, newly assigned to the local ReRICHARD W. LOMBARD, ( L t Cdr. ceiving Station as Exec. GEORGE SIMU S N ) received orders to command of the MONS passed through enroute Corpus USS WISEMAN. Christi to London; HARRY H E L F R I C H F R A N K R. EDRINGTON, ( L t Cdr. dropped in from Patuxent and GEORGE U S N ) is now serving with the Mine LARGESS just checked in with OpNav. IRV D E W E Y made his first luncheon Force, Pacific. since reporting for duty here a year ago— don't make a habit of missing, Irv—and S H O R E BREEZES Stinky DAVIS, who is from Texas but

By PAUL SCHRATZ didn't make fame as a Rider, made his first With the cherry blossoms half in bloom visit to a luncheon from a lofty duty staas a result of the half spring Washington tion with the Munitions Board. J O E ZACK has been having since Christmas, I feel I MILLER who has been hiding in BuPers 34

lo these many months also was flushed and put in an appearance and finally, B E N J A R V I S journeyed from Annapolis to give us some excellent thoughts on the football season next year—particularly the effect of no more platoon system. Ben's estimate —it will hurt us but hurt our opponents more. Result: A better season than last year's highly successful one.

Here's a thought for the month. CARLOS ALBERT says if any of us gets squeezed out by the Davis rider, he'll be glad to sign us up in the Philippine Navy.

1940 Correspondence Sec'y, L t . C d r . Bob Mallek, U S N , BuShips, Code 506c, Navy Dept., W a s h i n g t o n 25, D . C.

The Class of 1940 will have a class dinner-dance at Fort Meyer in Arlington on March 14 commencing at 1900. Details may be obtained from Lt. Cdr. Bob Mallek.

H O W A R D L. SMOLIN, (Cdr. U S N ) has reported for duty at the Bureau of Aeronautics as Head of Airship Design Branch and gives his home address as 3201 John Marshall Dr., Arlington 7, Va. At a meeting on December 4, 1952, Lt. Cdr. BOB MALLEK was elected Class Corresponding Secretary. He can be reached at Bureau of Ships, Code 506c, Navy Department, Washington 25, D. C. CLARY L. J O H N , ( L t Cdr. U S N ) is now on duty at the N€w York Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn, N. Y. WILLIAM J. SCOTT, III, ( L t Cdr. U S N ) is serving with the Second Amphibious Group.

WILLIAM H. GAME, (Cdr. U S N ) received orders to report to Air Force, Pacific.

E D W A R D F. HAYES, (Cdr. U S N ) has orders to Air Force, Pacific.

WILLIAM F. LAFFEY, (Cdr. U S N ) is now serving in the U S S TRIPOLI.

1941 Sec'y, L t . Cdr. Charles W. Styer. Jr., U S N .

3903 Jocelyn St., N.W., Washington, D . C.

K E N N E T H M. TEBO, (Cdr. U S N ) gives his correct address as 2406 N. Vernon St., Arlington, Va. J O H N S. LEIDEL, ( L t Cdr. U S N ) received orders to report for duty at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D. C. B E N J A M I N C. BYRNSIDE, (Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered to the Office of Ship Supervision and Naval Inspector of Ordnance at the General Dynamics Corporation, Electric Boat Division, Groton, Conn.

P E M B E R T O N S O U T H A R D , (Cdr. U S N ) has assumed command of the U S S TURNER.

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R A L P H B. CARLSON, (Cdr. U S N ) is in command of the U S S BESUGO.

GEORGE S. MORRISON, (Cdr. U S N ) was ordered to the Air Force, Pacific.

GEORGE H. NOLTE, (Cdr. U S N ) has been appointed a mmeber of the U. S. Naval Mission to Brazil at Rio de Janeiro.

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Dry Cargo Ships Afloat Firing aisle of the Old Colony Mariner

T h e S.S. Old Colony Mariner, selected b y t h e Maritime Administration for standardization trials, is shown above on the Rockland course. On its very successful trial run t h e ship so far exceeded its design speed as t o establish t h e Mariner Class beyond question as "the fastest d r y cargo ships afloat."

One of t h e first to go into service, of t h e thirty-five ships which comprise t h e Mariner Class, t h e "Old Colony" is powered b y two C-E Bent T u b e Boilers. T h e ship was built at t h e Quincy Yard of t h e Bethlehem Steel Company and is now being operated b y the United States Lines.

T h e selection of C-E Boilers for fifteen of tfie Mariner ships — nearly half of t h e entire program — adds another page t o Combustion's record of accomplishment in t h e marine field . . . a record that includes such high points of marine practice as the highest pressure a n d t h e highest temperature boilers in merchant service.

C-E Bent Tube Boiler designed for the " M a r i n e r " ships. Normal capacity is 64,000 lb steam per hr at 600 psi and 865 F; overload capacity—96,000 lb per hr.

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R O B E R T M. PALMER, ( L t Cdr. U S N R ) changes his address to R E D 2, Allendale, N. J. J O H N W. MADDEX, ( L t Cdr. U S N ) is on duty in the Office of Naval Operations, Washington, D. C. R O B E R T I. LANGLOIS, ( L t Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered as the commanding officer of the U S S ATULE.

GERALD D. PEDDICORD, ( L t Cdr. U S N ) now commands FlightRon 871.

R U S S E L L D. WARD, ( L t Cdr. U S N )

1944

The regular monthly luncheon was held February 10 at Carvel Hall. The ValenSec'y, Lt. Gene Goudie, USN. tine decorations were most attractive. Host2Sth and Panama Sts.. Philadelphia 2, Pa. esses for the day were Jean Taylor, Mary E U G E N E J. M O N S P O R T , ( L t U S N , Butner, Gracia Jankovsky and Melba Scott.

The class was well represented in the Ret.) changes his address to 17 Holiday annual Navy Relief Show, "Craig's Wife," Hill Rd., Meridan, Conn.

H A R D Y B. F O W L E R gives "his new which was held in Mahan Hall, February 6, 7 and 13, 14. J E R R Y L E E was a detecaddress as P . O. Box 662, Mobile, Ala. tive in the show while DICK SCOTT and A R T H U R E. P A T C H , (Lt. U S N ) is BILL D U N S E A T H handled publicity. the proud father of a nine-pound son, Eric Jane and C H A R L I E J O H N S O N worked Clement, born on February 1 at the In- with property, and Sue Dunseath wrote firmary, NAS, Patuxent River, Md. This the biographies for the programs. makes the fourth child for the Patches.

As of the date of this writing (6 FebThe other three are girls—Lynda Laure, 7 ; ruary) the monthly Wives' Luncheon is Elaina Jean, 5 ; and Aria Kay, 3. planned for 10 February at Carvel Hall J O H N R. BASS, (Lt. U S N ) has been with an added feature being a beauty ordered as executive officer of the U S S counselor analysis by Mrs. William HerCOATES (DE-685) at Key West, Fla. ring.

is now in command of the U S S CHIVO.

W A L L A C E B. AUKLAND, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) is now at the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas.

H A N D F O R D T. CRUSER, I I I , (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered to the U S S

MONTEREY NEWS

1945

By PATSY SKIDMORE

Sec'y, Lt. Samuel G. Gorsline, USN, Staff ComNav Fe-25, c/o FPO. San Francisco, Calif.

WILLARD K E I T H . « Corresponding Sec'y, A. L. Buck, Box 6086, Shirlington Station, Arlington 6. Va. W I L L I A M A. A R T H U R , ( L t Cdr. U S N ) is now serving on the U S S STEPHEN WILLIAM P. COSGROVE, (Lt. POTTER.

USMC) changes his address to 8 Marvel Manor, Midway Island, Va. R A L P H W. STELL, JR., ( L t j g U S N ) is now on duty ComAirPac, N A S , San Diego, Calif.

E A R L E S. G R E E N W O O D changes his address to 2SA, The Terrace, Red Bank, N. J. J A M E S M. RAVENEL. The engagement of Miss Kay Johnston to Mr. James M. Ravenel is announced by Miss Johnston's mother, Mrs. Charlotte Brockman Johnston, of Tucson, Ariz. The wedding 1943 was scheduled for some time in February Sec'y, Owen F. Keeler. Jr., 1953.

3509 Martha Custis Dr., Alexandria, Va. ALE E. BERGESEN, ( L t jg U S N ) P A U L E. PADGET, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) and Mrs. Bergesen announce the birth of has joined Air Force, Pacific. a son, born on December 25, 1952, at RanJ A M E S F. CALVERT, (Lt. Cdr. goon, Burma. Mr. Bergesen is a Foreign U S N ) now commands the U S S TRIGGER. Service Officer assigned to the American H O M E R H. H A I S T E N , ( L t Cdr. Embassy. The baby is the grandson of U S N ) is now serving in the U S S J O H N Capt. Alf O. R. Bergesen, Class of 1920, USNA, at present retired and living at WOOD. L E F T E R I S LAVRAKAS, ( L t Cdr. White Stone, Va. U S N ) has received orders to the U S S GEORGE P. STEELE, II, (Lt. U S N ) RAYMOND WIGGINS, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) is now at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. R O B E R T G. MILLS, ( L t Cdr. U S N ) is on temporary duty with BuShips, Washington,. D. C. R O B E R T E. MULLER, ( L t Cdr. U S N ) has been ordered to Naval Battle Training Command, Pensacola, Fla., for instruction.

WILKINSON.

gives as his new address U S S

HARDER

BRIAN McCAULEY, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) (SS-568), F P O , New York. gives his current address as U S S FRANKF. A. HALE, JR., (Capt USMC) corLIN D. ROOSEVELT. rects his address to read 129A Courtney DUNBAR LAWSON, (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) Dr., Thomason Pk., Triangle, Va. corrects his address to Naval W a r College, ROBERT J. FABRIZIO, ( L t , SC, Newport, R. I. U S N R ) is now on duty at Supply DepartCLARENCE H. COOK, (Lt. Cdr. ment, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, PortsU S N ) gives his new address as 507 Euclid mouth, Va., and makes his residence on Ave., Birmingham 9, Ala. 9610 Sherwood Place, Norfolk (The PineH O W A R D E M E R S O N CLARK, (Lt. crest Hotel). He extends a cordial invitaCdr. U S N ) . Shipmate regrets to announce tion to all classmates in the Norfolk area. that Lieutenant Commander Clark was killed when a Douglas Skyraider crashed and burned on January 14, 1953, in River1946 side County, California.

H U G H A. SCOTT, ( L t Cdr. U S N ) is Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Charles V. Wilhoit, Jr., USN, now serving in Battle Cruisers, Atlantic.

Apt. A-3, Perry Circle, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. LOUIS K. T U T T L E , JR., (Lt. Cdr. U S N ) is now in the U S S NORTHAMPTON. ANNAPOLIS NEWS LAUGHLIN BAKER, ( L t Cdr. U S N )

By MARY MARTHA MATHER is now on duty at the Kirtland Air Force Base at Albuquerque, N. M. January 29 thirty-one wives gathered at W I L L I A M M. H A R N I S H , ( L t Cdr. the Alumni House for an evening of bridge.

U S N ) is now on duty at the Bureau of Hostesses were Sue Dunseath, Phyl FauAeronautics, Washington, D. C. cett and Evelyn Martin. First and second H A L F O R D WOODSON, ( L t Cdr. prizes were won by Potsy Robinson and U S N ) is now on duty at the Naval Ord- Jane Johnson. Dorrie Pearson took home nance Testing Station, Inyokern, Calif. the booby. Everyone had such a good time J O S E P H B. DRACHNIK, ( L t Cdr. it was decided we would meet one evening a month for bridge and canasta.

U S N ) commands the U S S LIDDLE. 36

Friday evening, December 26, 1952, Lt. and Mrs. LUCKY J O R D A N were hosts for a 16th Company party at their home.

Those present were Al and Teddy Rose, Joe and Margaret Perszyk, Jig Jig Dougherty and his fiance, Marijm Shirley, Harry Gee and date, Lee Bordelon, and John and Adine Carl.

JIM and Mickey BURRILL becam? the proud parents of a girl, Janet Louise, weighing in at 7 lbs., 10 oz. Janet Louise was welcomed home by her sister, Marian, who is 5 years old. Janet Louise was born at the Fort Ord Army Hospital, Sunday, January 11, 1953.

A fourth girl, something of a record I do believe, for Cathy and Red LAYTON born Thursday, January 15, 1953, at the Fort Ord Army Hospital. Susan Kathleen came into this world weighing 8 lbs., 11 oz.

The other three little gals at home are Mary Catherine, 3 ^ years old; Patricia Ann, 2}/2 years old, and Jane Merrill, 15 months.

On Saturday, January 17, 1953, Lt. and Mrs. F R E D lACOBELLI were hosts for a 4th Company get together. It was a hello to T E D and Helen S A U N D E R S who came down from Palo Alto for the party.

Ted is in his third year in Postgraduate School, taking a special math course at Stanford. The Saunders have a son, Teddy, three years old. And a good-bye to Mary and JACK L O P E R who have orders to Argentia. Jack just completed the Aerology Postgraduate School here. Also attending the party -were June and BILL S I M P S O N .

A buffet dinner was enjoyed by the guests and many tales of wonder were discussed by the group.

The Post Chapel at the Presidio of Monterey was the scene at 11:00, Saturday, January 17, 1953, of the wedding of Helen Johnston Harding, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Neil Bosworth Harding, USAF, and DONALD MALCOLM W Y N N E , Lieutenant, United States Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Wynne of Chicago.

Lieutenant J O H N J. DOUGHERTY, a Naval Academy classmate, served as best man. After the services a wedding breakfast was served for 20 guests in the Merienda Room before the fire at the Casa Munras. The young couple left for a short wedding trip by automobile and upon their return they will live at 2505 David Ave., Pacific Grove, while the groom continues his studies in the Engineering School at the Naval Postgraduate School.

The Chapel at the United States Naval Postgraduate School was the scene at 6:00, Thursday, January 22, 1953, of the wedding of Miss Jacqueline E. Stocker and S H I P M A T E

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Lt. J O H N L . K E N T . Chaplain William W. Parkinson of the school staff performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends of the bride and fellow officers of the groom, who is an electronics student officer in his first year. A reception followed in the Officers' Club.

Bunty and BOB W E I D N E R became proud parents of a girl at the Monterey Peninsula Hospital, Saturday, January 31, 1953. Victoria Elizabeth weighed 6 lbs. and Syi oz. Victoria has a sister at home, Bobbie Jean, Syi years old.

FIRST COMPANY

L t J. G. BONIFACE, U S N , is living at 3313 Winlock Rd., Torrence, Calif. Jack is on duty in the office of BuAer Representative, Douglas Aircraft Co., El Segundo, Calif.

R. J. QUALLEN may be reached in care of Pittsfield East Ordnance Plant, 1 Plastics Rd., Pittsfield, Mass.

Lt. C. D. GROJEAN, USN, is serving in U S S ToRO (SS-422) after his old boat THREADFIN was decommissioned at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Chuck, Joanie and four children still live at 48 Lower Blvd., New London, Conn.

Lt. J. E. LOWELL, USN, is serving in USS

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tion Officer. Jack attended the Communications Course at Monterey.

F. G. AVEY, JR., changes his address to Pan American Airways, Aeroporto Santos Dumont, Rio de Janiero, Brazil.

Jean Avey also informs me that J U S T I N P O P A is manager of the Rio branch of Combustion Engineering and says they saw his picture in a GE ad in Tim.e last year. We're sending his Shipmate to Caixa, Postal 3079, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

SECOND COMPANY

SON (also 3rd Co., '46) gives his current address a s : Lt. T. P. Johnson, USNR, HQ, U. S. EUCOM (J-3), A P O 128, c/o PM, New York, N. Y. I believe he is administrative aide to R. Adm. Roscoe F. Good."

Lt. S. E. BEYER, USN, gives his address as 118 Prospect Hill Rd., Newport R. I. FOURTH COMPANY

W I L S ENGEL, one of my steady correspondents, sent me along a copy of "Fourth Company Dope No. 8" which I think everyone would like to read. Here it is just as he wrote it: F O U R T H COMPANY D O P E No. 8 1 January 1953 A U S L A N D E R is a Captain in the Marine Corps Reserve, probably recalled to active duty by now. His home address is 14215 32nd Ave., Flushing, N. Y. SAM BASSLETT, Porter, Susan, and Deborah are still in New London where Sam is at Underwater Sound Lab. T E D BATCHELDER was recalled in May '51 to the BRONSON

(DD-668).

Batch

is

married,

wife's name is Mary. The B E N E D E T T I s reported a third boy bambino in October of '51 while Benny was fighting the war on the RoNQuiL. The family is now in Key West where Benny is spending his last few months on the SEA DOG. Address is now 716 Fleming in Key West. I wonder if he still has my name over his door as "in charge of room"? J I M CUNAT is lost to my files. DEMO DAKOS is teaching Nav at Vanderbilt NROTC. He, Rachele, and Paul reside at 530 E. Iris Dr., Nashville, Tenn. A N T O I N E D E L VECCHIO is reported to be on the HELENA having been recalled while attending the U. of Chicago. It has also been reported that he was sent to a hospital on Guam recently—nothing serious, we hope. Reports are that Tony is hitched. How about that, Tony? BOBBY DOWNEN, having imparted considerable knowledge to the midshipmen these past two years, is at Camp Pendleton, Calif., getting set to impart some different kind of knowledge over in Korea. Barb and Pam are with him in California.

L t M. L. DAVISON, USN, is leaving Anne and the children at 225 Carruthers, Monterey, Calif., until quarters are available at Yokosuka where Dave reports to Fleet Weather Central. He is a recent graduate of the Aerology PG at Monterey.

Lt. E. J. TREACY, JR., USN, has moved to Seaside, Calif. Ed is in his first year of Electronics PG at Monterey.

Yours truly is set for a while, I hope, in BILL and Patricia LYSTER announce the arrival of their second son, Peter this shipyard. The Engels number five now "Thomas, on 3 December 1952. Michael is with Wickie, Frankie, and little Sallie.

33/2 years old. The Lysters live at 429 West BOB FARLEY is now stationed at BuSt., Reading, Mass., while Bill is on Y&D in Washington. Bob, Glennie, and Bob, Jr., reside at 1204 Westlawn Place, NROTC Instruction at Tufts College.

H U G H G. PARKER, JR., has changed Falls Church, Va., right near the Rhoadses. his address to P. O. Box 384, Cary, N. C. JIM F I S H E R is in the Advanced Training Command at Corpus. Ginny, little Jim, and Hugh resigned 2 July 1943.

Mike are, of course, there too—address R. G. D E E has been released from ac- 1450 Arlington Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas. tive duty and informs us his address is 420 J. L E E GAWF was recalled to service and S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles 49, Calif. also called or dragged to the marriage Bob was serving in U S S U H L M A N N ( D D - service a little over a year ago. He is 687), PacFlt stationed at ROC School in Newport. The Gawfs have one daughter. AL GLENNON with Martha, Merrie, and Martha THIRD COMPANY Jane are at General Delivery, Carmel, GEORGE R. H E R B E R T , JR., writes Calif., while Al is getting educated at from 889 Southampton Dr., Palo Alto, Monterey. Rapid "Blue and Gold" H A N K S Calif., "I notice that the October issue is hanging his colors at Oregon State Colof Shipmate lists me as 'Address Un- lege where he is injecting some of that known' so you can now put me among the blue and gold into the NROTC boys. Bob 'found.' Lois Anne (formerly Watkins) and Skip have two pretty girls. Address: and I moved to Palo Alto in May 1948. ISO Chester St., Corvallis, Ore. JACK In the vital statistics department, we have HALLER, Bev, and three beautiful daughthree children (Gordon, 6; Patricia, 3 ; and ters are said to be living now in San Alison, 1). I am financial manager of Stan- Diego where Daddy Jack is on the TINOSA. ford Research Institute and on occasional The girls, understandably, are madly in trips East have an opportunity to visit love with their uncle, AL T H O M A S . DON classmates in the Washington-Annapolis HEBERLING, Phyl, Paul and Dick are area. A Christmas card from T. P. J O H N - living at 716 Dodge St., West Lafayette, 38

Ind., where Hebe is teaching the N R O T C middies at Purdue.

H I N C H and Sally announce their third, a boy, born on September 3. That makes two boys and a girl. Hinch is CO of the LST 901 out fighting the "war." He had a beer or ten with the L. S M I T H s in Pearl on his way out. GEORGE H O W A R D went from the VOLADOR to shore duty at the Underwater Ordnance Depot, Pasadena Annex, Pasadena, Calif. Joan and C H R I S T Y L E E are there, too, address unknown. ROCCO lACOBELLI is also at PG School in Monterey. The Roccos have two boys, Dierk and Bruce. JAMESON is lost in the diplomatic circles somewhere. Doc J O H N S O N is P I O at the air base in Norfolk. Doc, Ruth, and Curtis have a beautiful new home at 1867 Bayview. We see them quite often, but not often enough.

T. Q. J O H N S O N is lost to my files. ED K E N N E D Y is in the Air Force with the 131st Fighter Wing at George Air Force Base, Victoryville, Calif. He is an exchange pilot for one year. BILL KILLEFER, Connie, and two daughters are in Key West where Bill is at Advanced Underwater Weapons School. DICK, Connie, Susie, and Dick, Jr., K N I G H T are leaving Elkins Park, Pa., shortly as Dick goes from the SAN PABLO to the Supply Department at Pensacola this month. KULIK is reported to be on SubRon 7 staff which ought to place him back in San Diego.

Adam is married and has one daughter.

DICK

LIEBEL

was recalled to active

duty on the TARAWA almost two years ago and should be getting out by now. Dick is still single. SAUL L E V I N E is reported to be on SubLant Staff. Saul and Sylvia have one daughter. The LOPERS—Jack, Mary, and Doug and Elaine—(Aug. '52) have finished Monterey and are going to be stationed at N A S Argentia. JACK LYNCH is Supply Officer on the NANTAHALA (AO-60) and has orders to NSD Oakland this month. Jack, Maisie, and Dick have been living here in Norfolk since mid-summer and we have seen them several times. H A R V E Y LYON is still on the WAHOO as far as I can find out.

ED M A H I N S K E is now on the A J A X

as staff electronics officer at ServDiv 31.

He is looking forward to some shipyard duty soon as are Crisselle and wife, Marie, who are in San Diego awaiting pop's arrival back home from Japan. It'll be nice to be home, but you'll miss those "income tax" runs, Ed. IRV McKEAND is married and the Macs live at 417 Fairlawn Dr., Urbana, 111., where Irv has a fellowship at the U. of Illinois. H E Z Z I E BOYD McW H O R T E R was dragged from his job teaching how to murder English at the U. of Georgia 18 months ago and after trying to whip the CABOT into shape as first luff, he went to DC on the staff of Admiral Callaghan on MSTS. Mac hasn't worked up enough energy yet to run after a spouse.

ART P A L E T T I is on CincHelm staff in the Med. His address is H Q Support Activity, Navy 510, F P O , New York. Joan and two daughters are over there also.

How is Naples? Buzz, Dorrie, and Mercy P E A R S O N are in Crabtown (404 Dreams Landing) where Buzz is teaching. Dusty R H O A D S was on the WILLIAMSBURG but

is now a civilian living at Oak St., Idylwood, Falls Church, Va. Dusty is going to be working for the government. W A L T RIGGS is teaching at the Academy; married with one child.TED, Helen, and Ed S A U N D E R S are in Palo Alto where Ted is taking Advanced Science at Stanford. SCHIFAN E L L I was recalled about 18 months ago and went to the KELLER, a reserve training S H I P M A T E

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DE. Schiff was married a year ago and is now teaching recruits (not W A V E s ) at Bainbridge. The SCOTT S are now five also and live at Quarters M-3, Annapolis.

Jo Allyn was born last May. I imagine that Andy and Janene were both pleased.

CORDY, Joan, Stan and Steve SECCOMBE have finally broken the ties of NLON and Gordy is now on the GUDGEON at Portsmouth, N. H. MOLE, June, and Karen S I M P S O N are among those of the Monterey society. Must have been tough giving up those nice quarters in Panama.

P A R K E R S M I T H has been released and has returned to St. Louis to take up where he left off in a fine job. Sorry we didn't get to see more of Parker, Harriet, and son. The L. W. S M I T H s are still in Peari where Bill is on the REYNOLDS. The Smiths have three boys at last count and are looking for a girl about the time they return to the States in March for discharge.

KARL S W A N S O N is at the Naval Radio Facility in Yokosuka. The Swansons have two daughters. I understand that BOB S W A N S O N is on the IOWA which is here in Norfolk now. .

F L A S H â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A L â&#x20AC;&#x201D; T H O M A S has been hooked. Several sources have been quick to report his marriage to a hometown girl. Last duty station for Al was at NAS, Point Mugu. T H R A S H E R was recalled and is on the BRISTOL (DD-857).

Bill is married and has one daughter, Nancy.

V A N D E R M A D E has retained his civilian status through it all thus far and is still working for the Niagara Blower Company in New York City. Apple, Gloria, and Jan live at 108 Sheldon St., Wycoff, New Jersey. X. W A R D is in VS-26 \yhich is in the Med and Bunny has gone tripping over to see Europe and also to see a little of her husband. They still have a home here in Norfolk at Bayside. J O H N N Y W E L L S is a Semo Prof at the Academy. John is married and the Wellses have a boy and a girl. GORDY YEO has been released and is going to work for GE in Schenectady.

Gordy and Colleen have two boys. Address, 244 Carolina St., Saratoga Springs, New York. STAN (last but far from least) Z I P S E R lives at 738 S. Curson in Los Angeles. Zip is an attorney and runs a liquor store and a diner (home of the famous Zipburger) on the side. How about that?

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone, including the wives and children, the best of wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.

Very sincerely, Wils P.S. Just received a card from JACK L Y N C H on his way west. Coming out of a motel in El Paso, he ran into Hezzie Boyd McWhorter. Seems that the Georgia Wreck is going to San Diego, still on Admiral Callaghan's staff, that is until August when he goes back to school teaching.

Doc Johnson and El Frame are organizing a class party for sometime in February. Anyone in the area let us know about it so we can get you the dope on the time and place.

FIFTH

COMPANY

L t G. L. DICKEY, JR., U S N , gives his address as Route 1, Box 640, Carmel, Calif. George is in the first year of the Nuclear Weapons Effect course at Monterey.

It is my sad duty to report the death of L t McFADDIN MOISE, USN, who was killed on 4 February 1953 when his plane 40

crashed on takeoff at the Naval Air Test in Darien, Conn.; and also nearer the Center, Patuxent River, Md. Mac is sur- Shrewsbury River, where I hope to become vived by a widow, Betty, and two children. active again in small class sailboat racing."

A memorial service was held at Patuxent on 6 February with funeral services at TENTH COMPANY Sumter, S. C , on 7 February.

Lt. BURR C. WILCOX, JR., U S N , is SIXTH COMPANY

serving in U S S

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(AGC-8)

and lives at 511 Wakefield Ave., Norfolk 2, Va. J A M E S L. BELLAMY lives at 1212 Keets Dr., Dallas, Texas.

W. N. GULP, JR., is working with H E R B S T I L E S for the Southern Life and Health Insurance Co., Birmingham, Ala. Bill's two children include a son born on Christmas Day which is also Bill's birthday. Address is P. O. Box 671, Birmingham, Ala.

L t and Mrs. R. H. DALY report the arrival of Mary Elizabeth, 6 lbs., 3 oz., on 6 January 1953 at St. Joseph's Hospital, South Bend, Ind. Dick is an N R O T C instructor at Notre Dame. The Daly's have two other children.

Lt. (jg) J O H N A. SWEZEY, who resigned 18 June 1943, gives his address as Customs and Immigration Division, A P O 719, c/o PM, San Francisco, Calif.

DODY SINCLAIR has been named to head a new department in merchandising ELEVENTH COMPANY and public relations for station WJARLt. H. B. T H O M P S O N , USNR, is TV, Providence, R. I., where he was production manager before being recalled for Communication Officer in U S S MINDORO 21 months of active duty in the CORAL SEA (CVE-120), LantFlt He was formerly (CVA-43). Dody celebrated his last few serving in U S S BALTIMORE ( C A - 6 8 ) . days in the Navy with a cocktail party at Lt. L. S. CHAMBERS, JR., USN, lives the Breezy Point Club in Norfolk in Jan- at 1000 Grandview Dr., Nashville, Tenn., uary. Classmates attending were BILL and where Stu is N R O T C instructor at VanConnie H U D D L E S T O N and B E R N I E derbilt University. The Chamberses have and Judy GREENWOOD. two sons, Ricky (6) and Stevie ( 2 ) .

F. P. R I T C H I E has moved from Concord, Calif., to 5630 McMillan Ave., OakSEVENTH COMPANY land, Calif.

DONALD W. S M I T H has moved to 104 Mullen Rd., Hilltop Manor, WilmingTWELFTH COMPANY ton, Del. , Lt. J. R. LINDSAY, USN, is serving Major C. L CAMPBELL, JR., USMC, in U S S K-2 (SSK-2) as Engineering gives his present address as 2nd Bn, 9th Officer.

Marines, Camp Pendleton, Calif., where he reported from the Marine D e t , U S S IOWA (BB-61). Chuck resigned 14 January EIGHTH COMPANY 1943.

BOB PARKER (10th Co.) writes: "I ROBERT DORAN, recovering from a have kept in contact pretty well with recent heart ailment, has as his address, J O H N K O H L E R who, according to your 4 West 43rd St., New York, N. Y. article, has been missing from the rolls also.

L t H E N R Y S. W H I T T I E R , USNR, We were on the U S S RANDOLPH together back in '46 and '47. John got out of the is on duty at the Naval Communication Navy and went to Harvard and studied Facility, London, and likes the duty there business and advertising. He married a very much. Henry and Liz have two boys.

Norwegian student and has been established Hank and Cy. in the advertising business in the New Lt. J. R. MURRAY, JR., U S N , writes York-New Jersey area. His latest address to change his address to 411-C Bradshaw, (from a Christmas card) is RED 2, Long Van Home Park, Fort Bliss, Texas. John Ridge Rd., Stamford, Conn." says, "The Class of '46 is a little scarce around this base run by our allies the soldiers. J E R R Y H E N D E R S O N is in the NINTH COMPANY class just ahead of me in the Guided AlisAccording to BILL SLESNICK, J O H N sile School, and RANDY GIBBONS is (E. J.) RADASCH, JR., is with the State instructing in the same school. That's about Department of Education in Concord, N. H. the sum of it. Other classes are represented pretty well in the naval unit, however."

John resigned 27 March 1945.

L t K. V. H O L B E R T ( S C ) , USN, has reported to the General Stores Supply OfTHIRTEEN I'H COMPANY fice, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia 11, Pa. F. F. W I E D E M A N N lives at 4939 He was formerly in U S S LIBRA ( A K A - Crooked Lane, Dallas 9, Texas.

12), LantFlt The following article appeared in a reLt. O. L. CAREY, USNR, lives at 1923 cent issue of Navy Times: "The Air Force East-West Highway, Apt. 201, Silver DEC was awarded to Navy L t W A L T E R Spring, Md. M. SCHIRRA, JR., during a ceremony at J O H N W. KENNEDY, JR., wrote a the Air Force Air Material Command in short letter from 4012 Hubert Ave., Los Los Angeles. Lieutenant Schirra earned Angeles 8, Calif. his DEC in Korea while flying as an exL t W. S. SPANGLER (CEC), U S N , change pilot with the Air Force. He rehas been detached from duty at Mare ceived his award for having shot down Island Naval Shipyard and is attached to an enemy MIG and damaged another plane Amphibious Construction Battalion One. while escorting B-29 bombers blasting the Bill's address is now 8464 Jordon, San Communist Namsi airfield in North Korea in October 1951."

Diego 11, Calif.

L t C. E. BLACKFORD, I I I , USNR, E A R L E S. GREENWOOD, whose special delivery letter arrived minutes before with wife, Elaine, and three youngsters this column went in, writes, " . . . I am still are living at 1709 Coqua Dr., N.E., Albuwith The Texas Company as an industrial querque, N. M., where Chuck is on duty salesman and have moved from Scranton, with Navy Special Weapons Unit 1233.

Pa., to Apt. 25A, Spring Terrace, Red Lt. R. P. HALL, U S N , is ship superBank, N. J . ; now nearer our folks' home intendent at Boston Naval Shipyard. Dick S H I P M A T E

and Ann announced the birth of a second daughter on 23 June 1952 who joins older sister, "Bunny" (Ann). Address is 45 Aidrich Rd., Watertown 72, Mass.

S T E W A R T F. HANCOCK, JR., is out of the Navy again and practicing law. Stu, Ruth, and one son live at 437 Brattle Rd., Syracuse, N. Y. .A.fter he resigned, Stu took his law degree at Cornell and was recalled for duty in U S S ST. PAUL, PacFlt. Lt. T. F. CARROLL, USN, is a thirdyear Electronics student at Monterey, currently on T A D at Santa Monica for 10 weeks. Address is 550 Spruce Ave., Apt. 3, Pacific Grove, Calif. They have a daughter, Patricia, born in April 1951.

(Many thanks to Harriet Cordell for the last four items which she gleaned from Christmas cards.)

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L t W. H. CROSBY, U S N , dropped me a post card to let me know that he has moved across town from 914 Ripple, Pacific Grove, to 1234 Spruance, Monterey, Calif. "Bing" is attending the Communications PG. Lt. G. R. KELLEY, U S N , has moved from El Bosque, Del Monte Forrest, to Pebble Beach, Calif. George is a first-year Aeronautical Engineering student at Monterey.

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BILL S L E S N I C K (9th Co.) reports a Christmas card from Jeanne and JACK COULTER from 2724 Derwent Drive, Roanoke, Va.

P. A. P E A K has moved in Dallas, Texas, to 2929 Amherst.

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R I C H A R D M. M I D D L E T O N has moved to Cambridge Apts., Plymouth Hall, 131 Edgewood Ave., Pittsburgh 18, Pa. SIXTEENTH COMPANY J. J. S I M P S O N writes to inform me of Lt. e . E. DAY, USN, sends in his Ship- the birth of James Johnson Simpson, Jr., mate subscription from Officer Candidate at 7:30 a.m. on 30 December 1952 at the School, Newport, where he reported from Broward General Hospital, Fort LauderU S S WALLER (DDE-466). dale, Fla. Jim and Lyn, the former Helen C. Hester of Asheville, N. C , were marS E V E N T E E N T H COMPANY ried 26 May 1951 at All Saints Church, M I L E S B. SCOFIELD writes to bring Pawley's Island, S. C. Jim's stationery us up to date: "I am married to one sweet tells me he has the J. J. Simpson Conlittle wife named Mary Divine. I have two struction Company, "Builders of Custom romping boys, Dave, 3 years, and Rocky, Homes." Their address in Fort Lauderdale 5 months. I left the Navy and destroyers in is 730 N.E. 19th Ave. A letter from R. F. CRAIG states, "I 1948 to become a partner in the Scofield Furniture Co. in Sacramento, Calif. The resigned in June 1947, after serving on the furniture business was very pleasant and LAMSON (DD-367) and the KENNETH D . successful. The Navy has recalled me but BAILEY (DD-713). Shortly thereafter, enI have been unable to pass the physical. tered University of Michigan Law School My next move came in late 1952 when we and graduated in June 1950. Am presently pulled stakes and moved to the Florida in the legal department of a large automoEverglades. I am now happily operating bile casualty insurance company with home a large cattle ranch 13 miles east of Im- offices here in Howell (Michigan). Marmokalee. If anyone wants to know where ried in 1946 and have a daughter, Barbara, the 'Boom Town' of Immokalee is, it's 40 three and one-half years old." miles southeast of Fort Myers, Fla. I would like to extend an open invitation to all NINETEENTH COMPANY members of the old 17th Company to come R. A. VAILL has moved from Lajolla down and visit our lonely outpost. We can to 1097 Woodland, Menlo Park, Calif. offer them southern hospitality and show Lt. I. N. MILLER, U S N , who resigned them the most beautiful primitive area in 14 January 1943, has changed his address the country—the Florida Everglades." to 3625 N. Potomac, Arlington, Va. Lou is L t H. G. ROGERS, U S N , gives his a student at the Photo Interpretation Cenaddress as 1125 Vassar Dr., N.E., Albu- ter, Receiving Station. Lou and Joyce are querque, N. M., where he is on duty in the glowing over the arrival of their second child, a son, at Bethesda on 18 January.

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D A V I D C. C A R R U T H , ( L t j g U S N ) FRANCIS E. CORNETT, ( L t jg gives his new address as 161 D Ave., Coro- U S N ) changes his address to Box 7, Submarine School, U. S. Submarine Base, New now Public Works Officer, Naval Supply nado, Calif.

J O H N C. H U E F T , (Lt jg U S N ) sends London, Conn.

Activities, New York, 3rd Ave. & 29th St., his new address, c/o W. G. Fitzcharles, Brooklyn 32, N . Y. S H A N N O N L. M A T H E N Y , JR., gives his address as 1863 Elmfield Ave., Long Received a letter from BOB P A R K E R Pennington, N. J. P A U L A. RILEY, (Lt jg U S N ) is now Beach 15, Calif. shortly after handing in the February column and in addition to bringing me up to on duty VS-831, F P O , New York, N. Y. T H E O D O R E J. LARSON, ( L t jg, date on J O H N N Y K O H L E R (8th Co.) W. D. E N N I S , ( L t jg, CEC, U S N ) CEC, U S N ) . Born on January 21, 1953, he says, "I went into flight training from gives as his new address 10th Naval Dis- Nancy Lynn Larson, daughter of Lieutenthe RANDOLPH ('47), served in VF-52 and trict Public Works, F P O 116, New York. ant Larson and his wife, Carolyn.

VF-24 flying F9F Panthers. In VF-52 I A R T H U R H. MIKLES, ( L t jg U S N ) ROBERT F. JORTBERG, ( L t jg, served on the U S S VALLEY FORGE during CEC, U S N ) is now at the Naval School reports that his correct address is now the first of the Korean conflict. Since 7 CECOS, Port Hueneme, Calif.

BOQ Box 3, U S N Sub. Base, New LonFebruary 1952 I have been on the Air don, Conn.

Force-Navy exchange program and have RICHARD W. S H E P P E , (1st L t enjoyed the duty."

1948-B USMC) gives as his new address V M F L t (jg) J O H N W . H A N S E N , USNR, 225, Mag. 11, Alf., Edenton, N. C. Sec'y, Lt. (jg) R. W. Bates, USN is on the Staff of Carrier Air Group 7, W I L L I A M C L I F F O R D DOBY, (Lt. 3405 13th Place, S.E..

Washington 20, D. C. PacFlt. jg U S N ) has reported for duty in the S T A N T O N B. GARNER, ( L t jg The following lost to my files. If you U S S O ' B A N N O N ( D D E - 4 5 0 ) , c/o F P O , know the addresses of any of the following USN) changes his address to RED, Qua- San Francisco, Calif. ker Hill, Conn. classmates please drop me a card so I can contact them: W A R D P . RIGGINS, JR., ( L t j g 1950 U S N ) gives as his new address 3185 Lenox Ackley, K. A.. J r .

Janson, J . H. Bonner, E. 0.

Johnston. T. Q. Rd., N.E., Atlanta 5, Ga. Sec'y, Lt. (jg) A. L. Stapp, USN. Bridger, A. T. Kenny, T. J. VF-51, c/o FPO, San Francisco. Calif.

CHARLES C. CARTER, ( L t jg U S N ) Brown, H. J. Kucharo, D. D. Chitty, T. 0.

Lyon, R. D. sends his address as 330 Sena Dr., New â&#x20AC;˘ ARON L. S T A P P , ( L t j g U S N ) reClarlt, T. H., J r .

Matusiewicz, J. J. Orleans 20, La. Conway, D. O. Maxson, R. D'. ports a change of address as VF-SI, c/o Craig, W. D. Mclntyre. E. G. JERRY T. BECKER, ( L t jg U S N ) FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

Cunat, J . J .

MeGee, R. E., J r . reports a change of address to 1228 Flagler Dearman, A. J. Moore, R. B. J A M E S A. H U D S O N , ( L t j g U S N ) .

Ave., Key West, Fla. DeTempIe, R. J. Murphree, B. H. Shipmate regrets to announce the death of Douglity. F. M. Nichols, J. E. ROBERT S. McGIHON, ( L t j g U S N ) . Lt. (jg) James A. Hudson, killed in action Dwyer, T. J. Nicholson, H. M. Lieutenant McGihon and Clara Lee Hayes December 22, 1952, in North Korea.

Good, D. C. Parry, F. C. Gorak, -Walter Peregoy, F. C , J r . were married on December 30, 1952, in Tia ROY D. SNYDER, JR., ( L t j g U S N ) Gulatt, Y. R. Rothwell. W. S. Juana, Mexico.

Hafer, A. A. Sartain, M. S. is now on duty with Patrol Squadron 8 Haupt, J . W. Sewell, H. B., J r .

SUMNER K. MOORE, ( L t jg U S N ) (VP-8), A P O 81, c/o P M , New York, Hefferon, T. G. Smith, H. Parker reported for duty in the U S S BEALE N. Y. Heumann, Monroe, J r . Suddath, W. O. (DDE-471), F P O , New York, N. Y. Hosey. G. E., J r .

Sutherland, J. A., II FLOYD N. MUNSON, ( L t j g U S N ) Hourigan, W. W. Taylor, F. H., II DONALD B. HALL, (Lt. j g U S N ) gives as his new address U S S THOMPSON Hunter, D. T., J r .

Thrasher. W. E., J r . reported for duty at the Naval Auxiliary Jackson, J. P., J r .

Tinch, C. W. (DMS-38), c/o F P O , San Francisco, Jameson, D. F. B. Walker, E. E., Jr. Air Station, Cabaniss Field, Corpus Christi, Calif.

Walker, H. C. Texas.

J O H N P. CAVANAUGH, ( L t j g "Daisy" U S N ) is now on duty, ATU-700, Corpus Christi, Texas.

1949 J O S H U A DORSEY, I I I , (2nd L t 1947 Sec'y, Lt. (jg) John C. Barrow, USN, USMC) sends his address as 3560 Newark Brandon Bay Colony, Virginia Beach. Va. Sec'y, Mr. Joseph P. Flanagan, Jr., St., Washington, D. C. Stanton Conrt, Apt. B-2, 6615 Spragne St., J O H N A. T I N K M A N , ( L t jg U S N ) J. L. V A N KLEEK, (Lt. jg U S N ) Philadelphia 19, Pa. changes his address to U. S. Naval CiC gives his new address as Homoja Housing School, USNAS, Glenview, 111.

MUSCOE M. GIBSON, ( L t U S N R ) Project A. 211 B, NAS, Alemeda, Calif.

COLEMAN T. BROWN, JR., ( L t jg gives as his new address 128 S. 60th St., T H O M A S R. S. IKELER, ( L t U S N ) U S N ) is now on duty on board the U S S Philadelphia 39, Pa. corrects his address to 40Sth Bombardment PORTER ( D D 8 0 0 ) , F P O , New York, N. Y. C H A R L E S O. GLISSON, JR., (Lt. Sqd., A P O 17, c/o PM, New York, N. Y. W A R R E N H. MERRILL, (Lt. jg U S N ) . Shipmate regrets to say that LieuCHARLES A. OREM, ( L t jg U S N ) tenant Glisson has been missing near the U S N ) sends a change of address to V F gives as his new address, U S S DOGFISH Korean coast due to engine trouble since 653, c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

(SS-350), c/o F P O , New York, N. Y. November 1, 1952. Lieutenant Glisson is the CHARLES M. H O W E , ( L t jg, CEC, D A N I E L J. McCOY, ( L t jg U S N ) son of Capt. Charles O. Glisson, U S N U S N ) gives as his new address The Public ( R e t ) , Class of 1921.

Works Center, Box 61, Navy 926, Guam, sends a change of address to 605 Second St., Brooklyn 15, N; Y. R O B E R T H O L M E S S M I T H , ( L t j g c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

HAROLD R. LOCKWOOD, ( L t jg U S N ) and Mrs. Smith announce the birth P A U L G. L E G R O S , (Lt. jg, CEC, of a son born in the Naval Hospital, Key U S N ) gives his new address as 47 Carol U S N ) gives his new address as Apt. 10, 9610 Sherwood PL, Norfolk 3, Va. West, Fla., on December 27, 1952. Lieuten- Dr., Waylyn P. O., Charieston, S. C. ant Smith is the son of the late Capt. R. H. W I L L I A M H. AYRES, JR. ( L t jg CARLTON H. H E R S H N E R , (1st L t Smith, USNA, Class of 1920.

USMC) is now on duty with H Btry., 3rd U S N ) changes his address to 30 Plymouth J O H N L. P R E H N , JR., ( L t U S N ) Bn., 11th Marines, 1st Mar. Div. (Reinf.), Ave., South, Groton, Conn., and also announces that he and Mrs. Ayres are the changes his address to 503 Sth St., New FMF, c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif. proud parents of a son, bom December 12, Cumberland, Pa. J O H N F. DOBSON, ( L t jg, CEC, 1952, at the Submarine Base Infirmary, . W I L L I A M M. RUSSELL, ( L t U S N ) U S N ) gives his home address as 3967 New London, Conn. Lieutenant Ayres regives as his new address 4557 Water Oak Yosemite St., San Diego, Calif. ported for duty recently on U S S BECUNA Lane, Westfield, Jacksonville, Fla. D A N I E L H. KAHN, ( L t jg U S N ) (SS-319).

L E O N A R D ALBERT T E P P E R , (Lt. corrects his address to 300 Central Park T H O M A S S. ROGERS, JR., ( L t jg jg U S N R ) changes his address to 8248 West, New York 24, N. Y. U S N ) changes his address to 362 Gravilla 135th St., Kew Gardens, N. Y. O T T O E. KREUGER, ( L t jg U S N ) St., La Jolla, Calif. Also announces that he gives his address as 393 Calderon, Mt. and Mrs. Rogers are the proud parents of View, Calif. a son, born on November 15, 1952, at 1948-A EDGAR A. R A W S T H O R N E , ( L t jg Bethesda Naval Hospital.

See'y, 2nd Lt. Leon C. Bramlett, USMC, U S N ) reported for duty with Fighter T H O M A S E. BULGER, ( L t USMC) 538 W. Second St., Clarksdale, Miss.

Squadron 92, c/o F P O , San Francisco gives as his new address 19 Purcell S t , Calif.

Staten Island 10, N. Y. N E L L O A. D A R O D D A , (Lt jg U S N ) .

It is with regret that we belatedly report J O H N E. J E N S E N , ( L t jg U S N ) Jim Hudson, Phil Johnson, Wayne his death which resulted from a plane sends his correct address as Patrol Squad- Smith, and Ron Andresen are the first crash at Louisa, Va., on November 3, 1952. ron 29, c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

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see action in Korea. Jim, Phil, and Smitty are .Skyi^aider pilots with VA-923, while Ron drives a Panther jet for VF-781.

E D W A R D C. STELLA, ( L t jg U S N ) reported a change of address as U S S EsTES (AGC-12), F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

OSMAR W. LYNCH, ( L t jg U S N ) gives his address as U S S L S T 1101, F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

P H A R O A. P H E L P S , (Lt. jg, CEC, U S N ) and his wife are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, a son, bom on January 1, 1953, at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N. Y.

1951

S T E W A R D M. SINGER, ( L t U S N ) changes his address to RR 4, Box 535, Belleville, 111.

DONALD E. SWANK, (Ens. U S N ) has completed his duty at Cabaniss Field, Corpus Christi, Texas.

J O H N H. LEDERLE, ( L t U S A F ) gives as his new address 7400 Hedgewood Lane, Algonquin Park, Norfolk 8, Va. J O H N W. INGRAM, ( L t jg U S N ) changes his address to U S S TRATHEN (DD-530), F P O , New York, N. Y. GENE T. ALLENDER, (Ens. U S N ) reports for duty U S S WOODSON ( D E - 3 5 9 ) ,

c/o F P O , New York, N. Y. R I C H A R D H. ROBERTS, ( L t jg U S N ) gives as his address Box 7, U. S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

A L B E R T E. O'KANE, (Ens. U S N ) gives as his address U S S MCGOWEN ( D D 678), c/o F P O , San Francisco, Calif.

J O S E P H L. SULLIVAN, JR., ( L t jg U S N ) corrects his address to read BOQ 600, NAS, Pensacola, Fla. GUY H. S H A F F E R , (Lt. jg U S N ) reports that his new address is Box 7, LLS, Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

RAYMOND W. REIG, (1st L t U S A F ) gives as his new address Box 84, Ellington AFB, Texas.

No Secretary J O H N G. ALVIS, (Ens. U S N ) repprted for duty at the U. S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station Cabaniss Field, Corpus Christi, Texas.

BR.ADFORD S. GRANUM, ( L t jg U S N ) gives as his new address Box 3, USN Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

J O H N M. R E D F I E L D , (Ens. U S N ) is now at Apt. 4K, 357 S. Curson Ave., Los -Angeles 36, Calif.

W A R R E N W. R O T H M A N , (Ens. U S N ) gives his address as BOQ, U. S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

J A M E S M. LEISER, (Ens. U S N ) has changed his address to 1780 Roger Rd., R O B E R T F. M C L A U G H L I N , ( L t jg Glenview, 111.

U S N ) reported to the U. S. Naval AuxC L I F ; F 0 R D P . B A R N E S , (Ens. U S N ) iliary Air Station, Cabaniss Field, Corpus sends his new address as Box 7, U. S. Na- Christi, Texas, for Advanced Flight val Submarine Base, New London, Conn. Training.

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R I C H A R D N. CRAWFORD, ( L t jg U S N ) has been notified that he has been selected for a course of instruction at Massachusetts Institute of Technology for engineering duty.

DOUGLAS F. MOW, (Ens. U S N ) and Mrs. Mow are the proud parents of a son, born at the U. S. Naval Hospital at Corpus Christi, Texas, on January 16, 1953.

DONALD M. BECK, (Ens. U S N ) completed duty at the U. S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Cabaniss Field, Corpus Christi, Texas.

DAVID R. JAMES, ( L t U S A F ) gives his new address as 130 W. Leland St., Chevy Chase IS, Md. W I L L I A M R. DAVIES, (Ens. U S N , Ret.) changes his address to 1703 Aberdeen Rd., Towson 4, Md. R O B E R T W. HAY, ( L t jg U S N ) corrects his address to Box 7, U. S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

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Secretary, Mr. Robert McMurray, '22, 725 E. 57th St., Indianapolis 20, Ind.

When changes occur within the Branch Association, such as officers or time and place of meetings, please inform the editors at Alumni House.

AKRON President, Mr. Clifford J. Collins, '24, 816 Orlando Ave., Akron 20, Ohio.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Joseph W. McGrath, Jr., '47, 423 Wooster Rd., W., Baberton, Ohio.

ANNAPOLIS President, Cdr. R. Y. McElroy, Jr., USN, '35, Qtrs. C-2, Perry Circle, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Secretary, Cdr. F. J. Coulter, USN, '39, Apt. M-5, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Treasurer, L t N. A. Jankovsky, USN, '46, Apt. MG, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.

BALTIMORE

President, Mr. Walter L. Gragg, 1216 President, Lt. (jg) B. Herring^ton, Jr., Manistique St., Detroit IS, Mich.

U N S ( R e t ) , '24, 209 So. La Salle St., Secretary, Mr. Albert H. Manhard, 57 Chicago 49, 111.

Walnut St., Wyandotte, Mich.

Secretary, C. A. Hertel, '47, 119 Soutii Treasurer, Mr. Leonard W. Johnson, Wells, Chicago, 111.

Treasurer, Lt. Cdr. R. S. Tackaberry, 2112 Miller Road, Flint 3, Mich.

USN, '40, 1 N. LaSalle St., Rm. 825, ChiHAMPTON ROADS cago 2, 111.

President, Cdr. R. S. Barrett, USN, '19, 7466 N. Shore Rd., Norfolk, Va. CINCINNATI Secretary-Treasurer, Lt. Cdr. E. R. President, Mr. George J. Shaw, '27, 9664 Blair, Jr., USN, '42, Fleet Athletic Officer, Daly Rd., Mt. Healthy, Cinciimati, Ohio.

Treasurer, Mr. John Twachtman, '22, Service Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Va. R. R. No. 3, Box 72, Loveland, Ohio.

President, Cdr. W. S. Thomson, USNR, President, Cdr. George R. Whitmyre, USNR, '36, 4625 West 227th St., Cleveland '22, 917 San Jacinto Building, Houston, Texas.

26, Ohio.

Secretary-Treasurer, Capt. W. Larned Secretary, R. J. McGinness, '27, 10949 Blatchford, USNR, '33, 1061 San Jacinto Lorain Ave., Cleveland 11, Ohio.

Building, Houston, Texas.

Treasurer, Mr. George W. Collins, '28, 3347 Braemar Rd., Shaker Hts. 20, Ohio.

INDIANAPOLIS

President, John Davis, '24, RED 4, An- CONNECT/CUT napolis, Md. Secretary, William S. Graham, '46, 122 Dumbarton Road, Baltimore 12, Md.

BIRMINGHAM Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. Leon Hamrick, '22, Steiner-Rouse and Co., Brown Marx Bldg., 2008 First Avenue, North, Birmingham, Ala.

BOSTON President, Claude H. Betmett, Jr., '23, 19 Mary's Lane, Egypt, Mass.

Secretary. Harold R. Keller, '11, 37 Shaffield Rd., Newtonville 60, Mass.

President, Mr. Mark L. Sperry, Jr., '15, Middletuck Farm, Middlebury, Conn.

Vice-President, Mr. William B. Pape, '22, 428 Farmington Ave., Waterbury, Conn.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. J. Walter Hessel, '33, 59 Pierpont St., Waterbury, Conn.

DETROIT President, Lt. Cdr. Paul Richmond, '42, USNR, 1614 Newcastle, Grosse Pointe Woods 30, Mich.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Winston Williams, '46„ 10025 Stout St., Detroit 28, Mich.

KANSAS CITY President, Mr. Richard B. Brown, '47, Marsh Steel Corp., 101 E. 9th St., North Kansas City, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Grant Renne, Jr., '42, Grant Renne & Sons' Inc., 1619 E. 17th St., Terr., Kansas City, Mo.

LOS ANGELES President, Lt. Max I. Black, U S N ( R e t ) , '21, 3090 Lake Hollywood Drive, Hollywood 28, CaliL Secretary, A. J. Wannamaker, Jr., '41.

LOUISVILLE Mr. Churchill Humphrey, '07, 4095 Massier Ave., Louisville 7, Ky. (Continued on next page)

MEETINGS AKRON: Dinner meetings held on the last Thursday of each month.

ANNAPOLIS: Meetings held the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 P.M. at Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. ATLANTA: Meetings are held on the 6nit Sunday of each month at the Commiiiioned Officers' Mess of the Naval Air Station, Atlanta, at 1930.

BALTIMORE: Meetings held on the third Thursday of each month at the Hotel Stafford, Baltimore, Md., at 7:00 P.M. BIRMINGHAM: No information regarding meetings.

BOSTON: Luncheon meetings held first Wednesday of each month, 12:30 P.M. at the Boston Yacht Club, S Rowes Wharf, Boston.

CHICAGO: Regular monthly dinner meetings held on Igt Fri. at 6:30 PM at Naval Armory, Randolph St. CINCINNATI: Regular monthly dinner meetings at 6:30 P.M. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Army-Navy Club.

CLEVELAND: Meetings held at 12:00 noon at the Hickory Qrill, 929 Chester Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, on the third Wednesday of each month.

COLORADO: Meetings held on the^ourth Tuesday of each month. The time varies as it is sometimes a luncheon meeting and other times a dinner meeting.

CONNECTICUT: Chapter meetioKS are held quarterly at prearranged places around the State. Members are notified by mail 2 weeks prior to the meeting.

DETROIT: Meetings held quarterly at the Naval Armory.

HAMPTON ROADS: Meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month except for the months of July and August.

HOUSTON: Luncheons held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Ben Milan Hotel.

INDIANAPOLIS: Meetings held on the third Monday of each month at 12:16 P.M at the Indianapolis Athletic dub.

KANSAS CITY: Regular luncheon meetings are held at the University Club at 12:16 P.M. on the second Tuesday of each month.

LOS ANGELES: Dinner meeting held first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 P.M.i at locations selected by entertamment committee.

LOUISVILLE: No information regarding meetings.

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GULF STREAM: No information regarding meetings.

MILWAUKEE: Meetings held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Cudworth Post, 1766 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, Wise, at 6:30 P.M. NEWPORT: Meetings usually held at 6:30 P.M. on the last Tuesday of each month at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, U. S. Naval Training Station, Newport, R. I. NEW YORK: Luncheon meetings on the third Tuesday of each month save for Marohj July and Angost, at 12:30 P.M.i Maritime Room—21st Floor, The Lawyer's Clubj 116Broadway, N. Y. PHILADELPHIA: Dinner meetings are usually held on the second Friday of each month at the Officers' Mess, Naval Base.

PITTSBURGH: Regular dinner meetings held at 6:00 P.M. on the third Friday of each month at a place to be designated in Pittsburgh, Pa. RICHMOND: Quarterly dinner meetings held on the second Friday in February^ ' May, August and November.

ROCHESTER: Regular Luncheon 2nd Tuesday at Chamber of Commerce. Meetings of U.S.M.A. and U.S.N.A. graduates are held at Rochester, N. Y. Qradustes in the vicinity communicate by phone with The Secretary.

SAN DIEQO: Regular dinner meetings held one each quarter in Coronado or San Diego. Members are notified by mail.

SAN FRANCISCO: Dinner meetings held at the Commissioned Officers' Club, Treasure Island, at 6:30 P.M. on the first Wednesday of each month.

SCHENECTADY: No information regarding meetings.

SEATTLE: Meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 F.M.j B.O.Q., Naval SUtion, Pier 91, Seattle, Wash.

ST. LOUIS: Meetings held once every four months.

TAMPA: No information regarding meetings.

TWIN CITIES AREA: Meetings held once a month at NAS Minneapolis Ciommisuoned Officers' Mess. Members notified by Secretary.

WASHINGTON, D. C : Monthly luncheons held the third Thursday in the monthi 12:30 P.M., Army and Navy Club, Farragut Square t Eye St., N.W., Washington «.

S H I P M A T E

MIAMI , President, R. Adm. Thomas E. Boyce, U S N ( R e t ) . '23.

Secretary-Treasurer, Cdr. W. S. Ginn, U S N ( R e t ) , "23, 4121 La Playa Blvd., Coral Gables, Fla.

MILWAUKEE

NEWPORT President, V. Adm. S. A. Taflinder, USN, Ret, 20 Seaview Ave., Newport, R. I. Secretary, Capt. J. T. G. Stapler, USN, Ret. 86 Rhode Island Ave., Newport, R. I.

NEW YORK President, Cdr. Royce N. Flippin, USNR, '26, Smith, Barney & Company, 14 Wall St., New York 5, N. Y. Secretary, Lt. Cdr. Arthur A. Denton, USNR. '32, 27 Sylvan Ct, W. Islip, N. Y.

PHILADELPHIA President, V. Adm. James L. Kauffman, USN ( R e t ) , '08, 250 S. 18th S t , Philadelphia 3, Pa. Secretary, Mr. Arthur Fleming, Jr., '25, 4248 Chestnut S t , Philadelphia, Pa.

PITTSBURGH President, Capt. Morgan C. Barrett, USN ( R e t ) . '12, 494 Second St., Beaver, Pa. Secretary, Mr. Richard H. Miller, '22, Apt. 56, King Edward Aimex, 225 Melwood St., Pittsburgh, Pa. RICHMOND President: Capt. W. C. Wickham, USN, Ret. '09. RED 2, Ashland, Va. Secretary-Treasurer: E. Neil Rogers, '40, Lane & Rogers. Attorneys, 1 North 6th St.. Richmond 19, Va. Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. E. Neil Rogers, '40, 303 Sunset Drive, Westham, Richmond, Va.

ROCHESTER President, Mr. T. G. Cox, Jr.. '20, 1596 Creek S t , Rochester 10, N. Y. Secretary, George E. Lawrence, '39, 62 Park Lane, Rochester 10, N . Y.

SAN DIEGO President, Capt. Joseph T. Talbert, USN, Ret., '20, 506 First St. Coronado, Calif Secretary-Treasurer, Capt. Joseph T. Talbert. USN, Ret., '20, 506 First St., Coronado, Calif.

SAN FRANCISCO President, Mr. E. P. Burton, '28, 216 Arlington Ave., Berkeley, Calif.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. F. J. Behounek, '44, 2115 Roosevelt Ave., Berkeley 3, Calif.

SCHENECTADY President Capt. J. S. Evans, U S N (Ret.), '07, 742 De Camp Ave., Schenectady 3, N. Y. Secretary, Mr. D. L. Wyckoff, '44, 112 Dartmouth St., Schenectady, N. Y.

MARCH,

ASSOCIATIONS

ATLANTA

President James H. Wheeler, Jr., '45, 4132-A North Larkin S t , Milwaukee 11, Wis. Secretary-Treasurer, Edward F. Pionkowski, '40, 5335 N. Shoreland Ave., Milwaukee 11. Wis.

SEATTLE President, U S N R , '38.

LOCAL

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O'Neill,

President—Clarence W. Head, '20, 303 Forrest Boulevard, Decatur, Ga. Secretary—Capt. Samuel M. Pickering, '27, U. S. Naval Air Station, Atlanta, Ga. The Atlanta Chapter held their regular monthly dinner meeting at the Officers' Club, Naval Air Station, on the night of 11 January. A very interesting meeting was held. Clarence M. Head, '20, was elected president for the coming year vice Dr. Edgar Grady, '39, ordered to active duty. The following were present at the meeting: J. P. Edgerly, '10; the Win Brooks, '19; the Clarence Heads, '20; the Tommy Scaffes, '20; the Don Giles, '21; the Sam Pickerings, '27; the P. G. Stokes, '28; P. D. Ellis, '33; the Felix deGolians, '37; the Edgar Gradys, '39, with their guests, Dr. and Mrs. F. James Funks; and the Hensley Williams, '41.

CONNECTICUT The Connecticut Chapter of the U. S. N. A. A. A. met at the Hartford Club, Hartford, Conn., on Thursday evening, 15 January, 1953. Twenty-three members and guests enjoyed a roast beef dinner.

Capt. E. S. Burroughs, Jr., Commander Naval Air Bases, First Naval District, Quonset Point, R. I., gave an excellent and thought provoking talk on "The Future Outlook for Naval Aviation."

Those attending were: T. C. Hart, '97; S. E. Burroughs, Jr., '24; M. L. Sperry,

Vice President, Capt. E. D. Poole, U S N ( R e t ) , '21.

Secretary, Cdr. John W. Brady, USNR, '24.

Treasurer, Cdr. Ken Borgen, USNR, '24.

ST. LOUIS President, Capt. William P. Kellogg, U S N R ( R e t ) , '21, 4526 Olive St., S t Louis 8, Mo. Corresponding Secretary, Mr. William M. Holland, '49, 3841 Flora Place, S t Louis 10, Mo.

TAMPA President, Edward L. Beck, '25, USN, Ret. Palm Oaks. R.F.D. 2, Palmetto, Fla. Secretary-Treasurer, Ens. L. C. Hernandez. USN, '48-B, Columbia Restaurant, Ybor City, Tampa, Fla.

TWIN CITIES AREA President, Mr. Sumner T. Scott, '20, Fairmont, Minn.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Ted L. Hasbrouck, '23, R. F. D. 265, White Bear Lake, Minn.

WASHINGTON,

D. C.

President, R. Adm. A. H. Van Keuren, '03, U S N ( R e t ) , 2823 29th S t , N.W., Washington 8, D. C. Secretary, Mr. Arthur Tarantino, '35, 8506 Rosewood Drive, Bethesda, Md. Treasurer, A. L. Mathers, '31, Dunn Loring, Va.

'IS ; W. B. Pape, '22; H. H. Johnstone, '07; R. A. Spare, '07; R. L. Montgomery, '07; J. W. Hessel, '33; J. R. Bjorge, '48-A; B. I. Edelson, '48-A; J. H. Davis, '43; N. B. Kiergan, Jr., '33; J. D. Taylor, 3rd, '25; R. H. Linsley, '26; J. H. Doak, '22; E. J. Monsport, '44; R. W. Ramage, '41; H. O'D. Hunter, '15; H. Rawle, '05; L. C. Farley, '05; B. H. Green, 'OS; C. E. Robison, '33; H. G. Trainer, '25.

LOS ANGELES The January meeting of the Los Angeles chapter was held at the Mona Lisa Restaurant, Los Angeles, Wednesday, 7 January 1953.

Officers for 1953 for the Los Angeles chapter of the Alumni Association are as follows: president, Max I. Black, '21, 3090 Lake Hollywood Drive, Hollywood 28, Calif.; vice president, Mark Harrington, '20, 3625 Locksly Drive, Pasadena, Calif.; treasurer, A. S. Fuhrman, '31, 1302 South Idaho, La Habra, Calif.; and secretary, A. J. Wanamaker, '41, 3270 Laurice Ave., Altadena, Calif.

General business of the chapter was discussed and plans made for the coming year.

The results of the election of new officers and local board of directors were confirmed.

New board members are T. G. Murrell, '21; R. S. Clark, '25; and J. T. Thompson, '46.

Members present were: A. B. Miller, '09; G. A. Rood, '11; H. F. Kingman, '11; G. J. McMillan, '11; G. S. Dale, '13; C. Withers, '18; M. I. Black, '21; B. K. Culver, '21; L. C. Grannis, ' 2 1 ; E. Lowell, '21; H. D. Smith, '22; S. M. Barnes, '23; B E. Dodson, '23; A. A. Griese, '24; J. G. Speer, '24; R. M. MacKinnon, '25; H. K. Perrill, '26; L. L. Knickerbocker, '27; S. Trafton, Jr., '27; E. Friess, '29; E. A. Teague, '29; F. Bradman, '30; A. S. Fuhrman, '37; P. Carroll, '37; A. J. Wanamaker, '41; W. A. Barnes, '46; and J. T. Thompson, '46.

MIAMI Our January 14, 1953, meeting, and the first of the new year, was a stag dinner held at the Coral Gables Country Club. There were eleven of us present: C. R. Norris, '08; H. L. White, '13; R. M. Doyle, '13; A. E. Schrader, '16; S. W. Kirtland, '16; Paul V. Tevis, '17; Thomas C. Boyce, '23; W. S. Ginn, '23; A. D. Kramer, '25; Curtis A. Myers, '27, and R. L. Poor, '33.

After appropriate ceremonial exercises in the bar we enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner followed by the more serious task of setting up our organization and program for the coming year. Our election of officers proceeded with the result that this year we will have for our branch: President, R. Adm. Thos. E. Boyce, U S N (Ret.) ; vice president, Capt. A. D. Kramer, U S N (Ret.) ; and secretarytreasurer, Cdr. W. S. Ginn, U S N ( R e t ) .

These officers requested that their election be considered temporary until action of a larger group of members was confirming since we did not have a quorum present.

Other items included a request that our name be changed to the Miami branch to replace our previous self-designation as the Gulf Stream branch.

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Action by this branch to request qualification for a Certificate of Recognition was deferred until reorganization of membership and approval of our Constitution and By-Laws has been achieved locally.

After considerable discussion of the various projects which had been accomplished and which were intended to prove that this branch has always extended itself to welcome Naval Academy graduates, young or old, to our fold, the secretary was requested to send the following approved resolution for publication in Shipmate: "AH Naval Academy graduates, visiting, stationed or transient in our area are requested to notify the officers or any member of our branch of their presence so that we may take steps to welcome them to our meetings. If a meeting is not scheduled in the length of the visitor's stay, we insist on being permitted to arrange a suitable substitute therefore."

• If the South is famous for its hospitality, you can't be much further South than here.

Other business was deferred until the new administration has had a chance to organize. We then completed the evening by having each man present give the high spots of his career in the Navy, one at a time of course! However, it is amazing to note how many times you were shipmates in the older days and what unusual and interesting experiences can be encountered.

Our next meeting will be held at the Officers' Club of the Miami Air Depot, on February 20, 1953.

The Annual Dinner of the Naval Academy Association of New York will be held at the Military-Naval Club, 4 West 43rd Street, on Friday, March 20, at 7:00 o'clock. All alumni who will be in New York City or in the vicinity on that evening are cordially invited to attend. An interesting program has been arranged.

the Astor Hotel for the midshipmen and cadets. He also reminded the meeting that the annual dinner meeting of the association will be held at the Military and Naval Club, 4 West 43rd Street, New York City, on Friday, March 20, 1953.

Mr. Ferol D. Overfelt was called on by the president to report briefly on the Class of 1927, and he gave an interesting account on the group which he so well represented.

The president called on Adm. P. P. Powell to introduce the guest speaker, which was done in the usual appropriate manner. The speaker was the Hon. Spruille Braden, former Assistant Secretary of State, and one-time Ambassador, and now Chairman of the Citizens Anti-Crime Committee. Noting the honor which the meeting had tendered the Class of 1927, Mr. Braden first praised a member of that class, Col. J. C. (Tobey) Munn, for his outstanding intelligence activities in 19401941, which led to the riddance of all Nazi flyers in the Republic of Colombia, and thus removed an obvious threat to the Panama Canal.

NEWPORT Mr. Braden eloquently explained the The forty-first meeting of the Chapter makeup, objectives and accomplishments of Anti-Crime Committee in New York. was held on Tuesday, 27 January, 1953, at the He explained that the leaders of organized the Commissioned Officers' Mess, U. S. crime are not the sinister, tough-appearing Naval Base, Newport, R. I. characters to haunt the poorer districts, Those present were: C. Shackford, '99 but well-groomed individuals, cloaked in S. A. Taffinder, '06; L. F. Welch, '06 shells of respectability, and in contact with J. T. G. Stapler, '06; A. G. Stiriing, '06 the best elements of our society—and, unG. H. Bowdey, '07; R. King, '08; J. W fortunately, of our government forces. They Rankin, '08; M. L. Hersey, '09; R. W are weakening the moral fibre of our govBates, '15; G. Morgan, '16; R. Dees, '17 ernment officials, and thus are promoting C. E. Olsen, '21; C. Wellborn, '21; H. E, communism incidentally. Among outstandEccles, '22; F. L. Robbins, '23; G. K, ing individuals who have brought out facts concerning crime leadership and encourHodgkiss, '23; W. M. Beakley, '24 aged the work of the Citizens Committee C. H. Lyman, '26; C. F. Stillman, '27 F. L. Johnson, '30; and C. McR. Winslow, are Miles McDonald, Frank Hogan, and the Kefauver Committee. The Citizens '24.

After dinner the president presided at a Committee has been chosen as the best business meeting and discussed matters per- means of cleaning up crime because it tends mobilize public opinion, and that is the taining to the Naval Academy Alumni As- to job. It must be a continuing job; it sociation and the Retired Officers' Associa- main is best done at the "local" level, rather than tion. The next meeting was set for Tues- national. It must be absolutely free from day, 24 February, 1953, at 1830, in the government interference or the financial Commissioned Officers' Mess, U. S. Naval support of government, to avoid interferBase, Newport, R. I. ence of politicians. None of the leaders in There followed an informal talk by the the Committee can have political aspiraguest speaker, Dr. William McGovern of tions. In New York success has been due the Naval War College Staff. His subject largely because of the quality of the administrative assistants selected. The New York was "The Far East." effort has built up the dignity of the courts, improved systems of prosecution, molded public opinion, and publicized the, crime NEW YORK leaders. There can be no question of the The regular monthly luncheon meeting vital importance of the work of the Comof the Naval Academy Association of New mittee.

York was held on Tuesday, January 20, The meeting adjourned at 2 p. m.

1953, at the Lawyers Club, New York, begirming at 12:30 p.m. .

The president of the association, Royce N. Flippin, presided, and during the lunch- PHILADELPHIA eon ordered the customary roll call in A dinner meeting of the U. S. Naval which members sounded off with name and class. Among those present from the active Academy Association of Philadelphia was service were Admirals Hillenkoeter and held in the Officers' Mess at the Naval Base on 9 January 1953.

Binford.

V. Adm. J. L. Kauffman, USN (Ret.), Mr. C. C. Vickrey, 1915, reported on the success of the Christmas leave hop held at our newly elected president, presided.

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Adm. Harry W. Hill, U S N ( R e t ) , vvas our speaker. His subject dealt with his experiences and reflections as superintendent of the Naval Academy, and also with the great expansion program which is now taking place at Annapolis.

Present at the meeting were: W. L. Culbertson, '05; A. M. Cohen, '07; J. L. Kauffman, '08; J. H. Smith, '10; P. C. Mayfield, '11; H. W. Hill, '11; T. M. Searles, '13; W. K. Beard, '14; T. W. Steriing, '14; C. H. Mecum, '14; J. H. Brown, '14; R. N. S. Baker, '15; R. L. Porter, '17; J. N. Walton, '17; S. G. Lamb, '19; D. M. McGuri, '19; W. B. Cooley, '19; J. B. Donnelly, '20; J. P. Graff, '20; B. J. Kelley, '20; T. M. Dell, ' 2 1 ; F. D. Kime, '21; C. T. Kelsh, '21; A. L. Rosenstein, '22; V. E. McGuinness, '22; E. P. Hylant, '22.

A. Kennedy, '23; P. W. Haas, Jr., '23; M. Smellow, '23; G. J. Crosby, '23; J. B. Williams, '24; E. Kerns, '24; S. Sanders, Jr., '24; J. D. Lazell, '24; A. J. Fleming, Jr., '24; S. P. Moseley, '25; M. J. Drury, '25 ; J. D. Sweeny, '26; J. A. Millburn, '27; M. H. Cox, '31; W. L. Aiken, '33; H. G. Etchen, '31; A. R. McFariand, '38; W. Walker, Jr., '40; B. W. Chandler, '40; G. L. Bliss, '42; J. M. Windsor, '44; K. W. Bexten, '45; F. A. Seelaus, '45; F. A. Ulam, "45; H. S. Bancroft, '46; R. W. Haley, '49.

Guests were: Mr. J. T. Hundley, Mr. Wm. M. Kerr, Jr., Mr. Ernest Long, Mr. W. H. McGee.

PITTSBURGH The regularly monthly meeting of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association was held at the Sheraton Hotel Friday evening, 23 January 1953, attended by the following: S. G. Nichols, '26; G. N. Powell, '31; E. T. Barrett, '38; D. W. B. Kelley, '38; W. A. Lewis, '32; H. A. White, '47; W. T. Toutant, '46; S. W. Koenig, '46; M. C. Barrett, '21; J. D. Beard, '21; and R. H. Miller, '22.

D. W. B. Kelley thanked the officers and committee members for their splendid work during the past year, particularly the Midshipmen's Christmas Party Committee, and turned the meeting over to the new president, M. C. Barrett.

G. N. Powell commended the Christmas Party Committee and emphasized that future parties should be conducted on the same basis—start early to plan and arrange finances.

M. C. Barrett presided over lively discussions as follows: 1. Will expect complete Treasurer's Report at the next monthly meeting.

2. Possible ways of improving attendance : better programs—each member give a brief talk describing his work—problems of a program committee—ideas or suggestions from all members on improving meetings and attendance—personal phone calls, etc.

G. N. Powell pointed out that Council is really a ways and means committee to formulate policies and decisions for approval of the members at the regular meetings.

Council should study the attendance problem and report.

New members J. D. Beard, '21, and W. T. Toutant, '46, were welcomed to the chapter. J. D. Beard is with U. S. Steel in industrial relations work, and W. T. Toutant is with Dravo Corporation in engineering work.

Admiral Ludewig was absent due to an attack of flu. Sturgeon, '22, was absent to study for professional engineer's exams the S H I P M A T E

next day. Al Neal was in Cleveland. Red McKinley is in Florida.

Many old timers such as Walter Siebert, V enus Grafton, Godfreys—father and son— and Frank Burdette were missed; also such reliables as Russ Hart, Arch Archibald, Jimmy Carnes and others were absent We had an attendance of only eleven members.

M. C. Barrett read a letter from Lt. Cdr. R. H. Seese, USNR, who has returned to Windber for employment with the Berwind-White Coal Corporation.

Business was suspended for the showing ot a very interesting sound movie in color by the Dravo Corporation portraying great engineering achievements of that firm.

The meeting adjourned at 2200.

The Christmas Party for Midshipmen and "Drags" and Alumni and "Dependents" was a complete success. Bill Koenig and Bill Nesbit extended the greetings of the chapter to about 60 midshipmen and 55 drags present at the dance and party held in the University Club Alumni Room. Two French Air cadets, several past midshipmen, Mr. and Mrs. Stemble and Mr. and Mrs. Stein attended as guests. Present from the chapter were: Godfreys (all), Nesbits (all), Arntzs, Ed Barretts, Carnes, Hibschmans. Harts, Ludewigs, Neals, Bill Sturgeons, Powells, Toutants, and Whites.

A midshipmen Quartet responded and sang several songs. The dancing broke up about 2:00 a.m. subsequent to able assistance to the orchestra from Mr. and Mrs. Stemble. It is desired to re-emphasize to the members of this chapter that this has become a real traditional affair at this point—and due to the efforts of the contributors this year, the treasury is still solvent —only slightly, however!

SCHOOL D I R E C T O R Y

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9 8 % passed West Point exam. Advanced Courses begin March 16 and April 6. Summer Course begins June 8. Catalog. W e n d e l l E. B a i l e y , USNA, ' 3 4 , Principal, Box S, 2 1 0 7 W y o m i n g Ave., N.W., Washington 8, D. C.

SAN FRANCISCO The regular monthly meeting of the San Francisco branch was held on Wednesday, 7 January 1953, at the Compiissioned Officers' Mess, Treasure Island, California.

Gene Burton, '28, presided.

E. D. Washburn, '06, chairman of the nominating committee, presented the following recommendations to fulfill unexpired terms : E. P. Burton, '28, for president J. R. Riordan, '44, for vice-president F. J. Behounek, '44, for secretarytreasurer Nominations from the floor were entertained. With none forthcoming, H. A. Schade, '23, moved the nominations be

closed, seconded by Ned Marbourg, '17. The slate was then unanimously passed.

The speaker of the evening was The Honorable H. A. Hankey, British Consul in San Francisco, whose subject was "Colonialism and the Future." Mr. Hankey first stressed the dependence of the western nations, especially the United States, upon areas outside their own boundaries for raw materials. Mr. Hankey stated that the United States processes approximately 48% of the word's raw materials and although the national product of the United States has increased 100% in the period 1938 to 1950 the available raw materials have shown a decrease. This decrease is attributed to the present Communist domination of some of our former sources.

The western nations must secure their sources of raw materials against unfriendly foreign interference. Presently Russia is fostering in every possible way colored nationalism, brown, black, and yellow. Our answer and defense against encroachment is our practical, material assistance to backward areas as exemplified by the Point Four program. Russia seeks to withdraw from our disposal sources of raw material, forcing the so-called capitaHst nations to slice a smaller pie.

Mr. Hankey traced colonialism from its beginnings emphasizing that the two major colonial powers, Great Britain and France, govern in such a way as to assure the eventual self-government of the colony preferably but not necessarily with allegiance to the crown. At present Britain has seven commonwealths and thirty-five colonies. Two of these colonies, Gold Coast and Trinidad, have reached the final steps toward self-government.

Mr. Hankey insisted that Great Britain and the United States must exert every

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On the evening of 30 December, a dance, jointly sponsored by The Naval Academy Association of New York and The West Point Society of New York, was given at Hotel Astor for the cadets and midshipmen on holiday leave. This is the seventh consecutive year in which these organizations have sponsored such a dance during the Christmas leave period. The outstanding success of the occasion is attested by the above photograph which was taken at the height of the festivities. Other local groups of the USNA Alumni Association, following the example set by the New York group, annually sponsor similar entertainment for the midshipmen who are on leave in their area at Christmas or during the summer. All of our larger groups should join in the construaive program of familiarizing our younger alumni with the Association.

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effort to maintain problem areas on the right side of the Iron and Bamboo Curtains.

In response to questions, Mr. Hankey opined that the Mau-Mau revolt cannot be traced to Communists since it does not fall into the pattern. It can be more directly traced to the impatience of the intellectuals for self-government.

When questioned, Mr. Hankey emphasized that the Iranian oil crisis is very complicated. Britain is not tight-fisted but refrains from any action which would have the effect of perpetuating longer in power a very corrupt clique. Britain also prudently acts in such a way as to insure that world-wide repercussions to her actions do not occur in other similar situations.

In attendance were thirty-nine members and their guests. Those present were: Roland Riggs, '04; H. E. Kays, 'OS; A. B. Court, 'OS; F. L. Reichmuth, '06; E D. Washburn, '06; E. F. Buck, '08; P. N. Northcroft, '09; Leo Lindley, '09; E. L Patch, '11 ; John Falge, '12; T. R. Cooley, '17; Ned Marbourg, '17, and his guest, Ned, J r . ; H. W. Need, '18; D. F. Logan, '21; F. A. Macgurn, '21; G. T. Baldizsar, '22; E. R. Duncan, '23; H. A. Schade, '23; E. E. Berthold, '24; A. B. Dickie, '24; J. T. Warren, '24; D. D. Wight, '24; Frank Wickhorst '27; A. M. Zollars, '27; E. P Burton, '28; S. H. Harrison, '28; W. D Thomas, '28; D. W. Todd, '28; A. W. Strahorn, '29; F. Robinson, '30; Doug McFariane, ' 3 1 ; Sammy Bradbard '34; G. A. Hill, Jr., '34; F. I. Lincoln, '36; F. J. Behounek, '44; J. R. Riordan, '44; R. E. Dix, '45; Ken Moll, '50.

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H A R R Y A. PRIBBLE, ( L t USMC) changes his address from Quantico, Va., to 2401 Williams Ave., Lawton, Okla.

W E N D E L L E. COSNER, (2nd Lt. U S A F ) gives his address as 2925 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, Ariz.

ROBERT W. LANCASTER, (Ens. U S N ) reports that his address is changed to 119 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, R. I. J A M E S E. FISCHER, ( L t U S A F ) gives as his new address 2648 N. Palo Verde Blvd., Tucson, Ariz.

CHARLES W. H E N T Y , (2nd L t USMC) changes his address to 147 Poniente Ave., San Clemente, Calif.

THEODORE H. BEAUREGARD, (2nd Lt. US.AF) is now residing at 1317 E. 41st St., Savannah, Ga. T H O M A S C. GOSLIN, JR., (Ens. U S N ) . Mailing address is U S S SAN P A BLO (AGS-30), c/o FPO, New York, N. Y. P E T E R A. STARK, JR., (Ens. U S N )

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RICHARD R. ADAMS, '15, died in Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, on January IS, 1953.

C H E S F O R D BROWN, '28 (R. Adm., USN, R e t ) , died in January 1953 in San Diego, Calif.

H O W A R D E. CLARK, '43 (Lt. Cdr., U S N ) , killed in air crash January 14, 1953, N a v a l Academy Alumni in Riverside County, Calif.

Elected to High Offices SAMUEL A. CLEMENT, '07 (Commo., USN, Ret.), died on May 13, 1952, in At the last meeting of the Navy League Charleston, S. C. of the United States, the following gradF R E D E R I C DAVIS, '52 (2nd Lt., uates of the Naval Academy were elected to offices in that organization: V. Adm. U S A F ) , was killed in a plane crash in latPaul F. Foster, U S N R ( R e t ) , as National ter part of January 1953 while in training Vice President and V. Adm. Lucian Moenear San Angelo, Texas. bus, U S N ( R e t ) , as State President for gives as his new address U S S KEARSARGE GERALD R. DYSON, '27 (Capt, Alabama. Elected to office of National Di- (CVA-33), c/o FPO, San Francisco, Calif.

U S N ) , died November 12, 1952. rectors were Adm. Louis Denfeld, U S N ROBERT A. P H I L L I P S , (Ens. U S N ) ( R e t ) , V. Adm. James L. Kauffman, is now on duty, U S S HARRY F . BAUER J A M E S A L E X A N D E R HUDSON,'50 U S N ( R e t ) , and Adm. Chester W. Ni- (DM-26), F P O , New York.

(Lt. jg, U S N ) , killed in action December mitz, U S N ( R e t ) .

ROBERT J. FEELY, (Ens. U S N ) 22, 1952, in North Korea. changes his address to U S S G. K. M C K E N C H A R L E S L. H U T T O N , '20 (Capt, ziE (DD-836), c/o F P O , San Francisco, USN, R e t ) , died December 29, 1952.

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W I L L R. MANIER, JR., a nonF R E D E R I C DAVIS, ( L t U S A F ) . graduate of '07 and '08 died on January 31, (Continued from page 43) Shipmate regrets to inform its readers 1953, in Nashville, Tenn.

R I C H A R D L. HART, (Ens. U S N ) re- Lieutenant Davis was killed in a plane LUKE McNAMEE, '92 (R. Adm., ports his address is U S S CAVALIER ( A P A - crash during the last part of January 1953, USN, R e t ) , died at the Naval Hospital, near San Angelo, Texas.

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Newport, R. I., on December 30, 1952.

J O H N W. QUILLIAN, '09 (Col., USA, Ret.), died on February 2, 1953, at his home in St. Louis, Mo. NOTIFY SHIPMATE OF YOUR CHANGE OF ADDRESS NELLO A. D A RODDA, '48A ( L t jg, U S N ) , died in a plane crash at Louisa, Va., Change my Shipmate mailing address. (Please print) on November 3, 1952.

C H A R L E S R. ROSS, '08 (Capt, USN, TO FROM Ret.), died on February 6, 1953, at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, Md. WILLIAM P. SEDGWICK, '04 (Lt., Rank Rank USN, Ret.), died in New York on December 24, 1952.

Name Name C R E S S W E L L S. SHUMAKER, '24, died at his home in Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 25, 1952.

WILLIAM SINTON, '20 (R. Adm., USN, Ret.), died November 19, 1952.

W I L B U R W. T H I N G , '36 (Capt, U S N ) , died November 27, 1952.

Mail to Shipmate, Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. W A L T E R SCOTT K. T R A P N E L L , '21, died on December 23, 1952, in Panama.

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