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by A. G. Berry, Jr., '14 Our reasons for choosing Mallorca?* Well, back in the free and easy days of 1927, my good wife knew a young couple who went to Europe for their honeymoon and fetched up in Palma de Mallorca for a stay of one week and remained there for two years. Although it was unbelievably cheap at that time even compared to now, low cost of living was not the cause of their prolonged stay for they were the possessors of some two million bucks between them. This, in those good, old days, was not hay in any sense of the word; even now, I would hesitate to term it hay. This couple became so enchanted by Palma that they were reluctant to leave.

Our decision was as simple as that.

We Forsake Mexico

My wife and I had lived in Mexico for twenty-one months, in Chapala and Cuernavaca, and loved it but were both allergic to altitude. These places are 5,200 feet and Mexico City 7,500 feet above sea level. We didn't feel well. In Mexico City, my knees shookâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;definitely not tequila! We simply could not take it. As we had sold our house and property in California by telephone from Mexico, we were about to return there to wind up our affairs when, while idling through some old magazines, we saw a couple of articles about life in Mallorca.

My wife set to work on me to try it out.

At that time the thought of going to Europe

under my own steam, so to speak, and what was more important, at my own expense, seemed an act of folly. But after consideration of the fact that we could not afford to live in the States in the manner (or even approaching it) in which we would liked to have been accustomed, and as we had to live somewhere we decided to brave it.

The decision having been made, our friends in Mexico thought we were mad to go to Europe to live. This was 1951. They regaled us with the dangers and vicissitudes of atomic bombs, gas chambers and other horrors. However, going on the assumption that one could not be deader in one place than another, we adhered to our plan.

We had a house full of antiques in storage in California. We were convinced that we would never again have the desire to own house furnishings so blissfully sold all at whatever price we could get and bought tickets to Genoa with stopovers at Naples, Rome and Florence. A few days in Nice and a quick trip through the Riviera and southern France found us in Barcelona. An overnight trip by ship wasn't bad and we arrived in Palma on a perfectly beautiful day.

In Mallorca

Here we now are, starting our third year and loving it. Like all places Palma has its advantages and disadvantages. If any of you should come here, don't expect to find everything as it is Stateside. It isn't. Palma â&#x20AC;˘ Majorca, Balearic Islands. All photographs is a city of some 135,000 inhabitants and courtesy Foto Pianos, Palma. Dollar and cents prices are based on a rate of exchange of 40 consists of a charming mixture of 13thcentury narrow, winding streets and modpesetas to the U. S. dollar.

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ern buildings. And right now there is an extensive boom which has burst into a rash of new buildings, hotels, pensions and apartment dwellings.

The view of Palma from the bay is superb, reminding one of the Bay of Naples and, in my estimation, not taking a back seat to it by any means. The panorama is dominated by the georgeous Cathedral begun in 1229. It is the largest Gothic type edifice in southern Europe. For Vesuvius one can substitute the mountain of San Salvador from which one gets a clear view of all Mallorca and the nearby island of Minorca.

This statement is not to be confused with the proud claims of Southern California real estate salesmen who, while pointing through a dense fog, assert enthusiastically "on a clear day you can see Catalina."

Here we have no fog, only a slight mist now and then.

House Hunting

Our first objective was to find a place where we could park temporarily while searching for quarters. Having been told of the Hotel Victoria, we were quickly whisked there by hotel bus and unravelled ourselves, bathed, and cleaned up generally. This hotel is officially listed as being Class l A and it is so in every way. It is on the bay of which it presents a splendid view. The staff is most courteous and helpful.

At the end of three days we found an apartment near the Victoria. It was modern with tastefully decorated walls and

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The whole economy is going askew because of this tendency mostly on the part of Americans.

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STREET SCENE . . . in old section of Palma. done in the American style which, incidentally, is practically unknown in Mallorca. We took it and moved in, got a cook who spoke no English and set up housekeeping. We had a fireplace in the living room and thought we would be very snug and cozy. How wrong! We were there during the months of January and February. The outside temperature was not too cold but the apartment was something akin to the inside of a refrigerator. Don't let anyone tell you that it does not get cold in the Balearic Islands. Out of doors one needs a heavy coat. But indoors! Most of the houses beyond the outskirts of Palma itself (except the new ones) were built for summer residences and without heating systems. Then came the boom. Thousands of tourists swarmed here and all houses were scooped up. We learned the hard way.

We went to bed with wool gloves, wool socks, a robe and other cold-weather apparel and still froze. Now we have calification (central heat) and are comfortable. I would never rent any place without it.

This first apartment was a particularly cold one and that winter one of the coldest winters on record.

You can live in Palma at different prices and live well. There are three luxury hotels, the Maricel and the Mediterraneo in Palma and the Formentor at the other end of the island. Personally, I like the Victoria and other Class lA just as well, especially as to location. The luxury hotel rates, without food, are $5.65 per day, the Class lA $4.40, Class IB $3.15 and down to pensions at $1.00 to $1.25 per day. I know of a nearby pension which is small, neat and clean, has central heat and charges only sixty-five cents per day. So you can take your choice.

Food is excellent and cheap. One can get an excellent meal with a variety of choices and ample servings for $1.15. But you have to insist on the table d'hote menu which, incidentally, all restaurants are required to have by law. If you order a la carte at this same restaurant, it will cost you $3.25 or more, depending on what you drink, if you drink! Near our home there is a small, clean restaurant which has an excellent menu and serves well-cooked and varied food—more than enough—for the absurd sum of thirty cents a meal. This is less than one can eat for at home. Many of our friends eat there frequently and swear by it.

At home we feed three persons for less than $75.00 per month and eat well. A leg of lamb costs about $1.42 and pork tenderloin is about forty-four cents a pound. A partridge—enough for two persons—costs about 34 pesetas or eighty cents.

the Bar Formentor are most popular. If you sit there long enough, you will see most of your friends who might be in Europe. Palma is becoming more popular and so much visited that almost everyone comes here at one time or the oth«-.. It would seem that it is at the crossroads of Europe.

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We now live in a five-bedroom house with two baths. Up until a few months ago we had two maids at about $7.25 per month each. I fired one of them but we still have the other plus a woman who comes in to do laundry and ironing for eight cents an hour. When I think of California with its $1.00-an-hour cleaning women who refused to do much of the work because they were "not hired for that," I shudder. These maids here will do any kind of work arid be on the job for sixteen hours a day in the bargain.

Our house has furnace heat, an open fireplace and is centrally located within walking distance of Palma. We signed a year's lease and our lawyer tells us that because of that our rent can never be raised and we cannot be kicked out unless we commit a public nuisance or start a riot. It is good to know this in these days of constantly rising rents.

We bought all our furniture here in Palma and furnished- the entire house with antiques for less than $1,000. And we sold all our home furnishings before coming here because we wished never again to be burdened with possessions! The irony of it is that two years ago we were offered this same house, unfurnished, at $22.00 per month. We turned it down thinking that it would cost about $4,000 to furnish it. Two years later we took it and are now paying $45.00 per month and glad to get it.

Transportation

Cost of Drinks

Speaking of drinks, you might be agreeably surprised. We buy excellent Spanish champagne at 18.50 pesetas per litre—about fifty cents a bottle, cognac and gin at sixty cents, and excellent wine from sixty-five cents down to ten cents if you bring your own bottle. As some wag said, you can hardly afford not to drink in Mallorca.

There are many sidewalk cafes where one meets friends after forenoon shopping and where one sips a cognac and soda at fifteen cents per drink. These sidewalk cafes and

As for transportation, there are cheap taxis, trams and, of course, private cars.

One does not need a car in Palma, though one is desirable for travel on the Continent.

However, the town is getting so crowded that traffic hazards are on the increase.

During Christmas week several celebrants wrapped themselves around telephone poles and other fixed objects bringing the death toll to five. The taxis are plentiful and cheap. When going to cocktail parties one has the taxi wait until the end of the party and the tariff is around a dollar and a half.

Cost of Rentals Increasing

Before roaming to other phases of Mallorquin life, I should say one thing which I think most important. Americans are largely responsible for the increase in rents here. Hotel prices are set by law; rental prices of houses and apartments are not.

An American comes and looks at a Mailorquin house. On being told that the price is, say, 3,000 pesetas (about $71.00 per month), he immediately translates it into American prices and exclaims to himself "How cheap!" and plunks dcrwn the money.

The landlord sees how easy it is and the next time he rents the place he asks $100.00 and gets it. So goes the vicious circle.

Rents, in the two years we have been here, have gone up over 100% and are still on the increase. However, places can still be rented for $21.00, $25.00, and $37.00 per month—and these are nice places. Should you come here, try and think in pesetas and

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S H I P M A T E

One can hire a taxi for an entire day to visit the other side of the island for $10.00.

Of course, if two couples take the trip, the cost is halved. The taxis are somewhat decrepit. Two that I know of date back to 1926. However, they all seem to run. How? I don't know. Formerly, many were powered by almond-shell coke generators, but these are rapidly being replaced by more modern vehicles.

And the trams! A trip on one of these is a real adventure. In Barcelona thirtyfive years ago, the authorities decided to condemn as unseaworthy a number of trams which were promptly shipped to Palma for service—apparently at that time the city fathers in Barcelona considered Palma as "the jumping off place." These trams are really something, about the size of the Toonerville trolley, weather-beaten, seagoing hacks. They dart from one side of the roadway to the other—the tracks having been laid in a somewhat haphazard fashion.

A good dose of dramamine is called for if one wishes to reach one's destination without mishap. The other day, one of these trams was stopped at the foot of our street and while stopped the whole side fell out.

The occupants, undisturbed, got out and calmly stepped into the following one while the wreck was dragged off the tracks.

Clothing Costs

But with all this, Palma has many modem facilities. For the most part the shops are smart, up to date, and loaded with bargains. A tailor-made suit costs about $30.00 and an excellent hand-made pair of shoes, $5.00.

Cotton is scarce but plenty is now being received from the States so the shortage should soon be corrected. Shirts and pajamas are expensive and not too good. But if you buy the material, you can have any shirt copied and well tailored for fifty cents. On the other hand, a handsome broadcloth robe with hand-embroidered initials can be had for ten dollars. Handinitialed handkerchiefs are cheap. And so it goes.

The city is doing much tearing down and rebuilding. I t ' is one of the cleanest cities I have seen. There are centuries-old, narrow streets, so narrow that a car can just make it, and so winding that one easily gets lost. When venturing down such streets one may suddenly find oneself confronted with a romantic 16th-century palace which has been hidden from view. Despite its an-

tiquity, it is still habitable. There are many such ancient palaces which can be visited at certain times and are well worth a visit.

Castle Bel Ver, just behind our house, is unique in all Europe for its shape and its architecture. The Cathedral, of course, is outstanding. It is the most prominent landmark in view from the harbor and, floodlighted at night, is really a marvelous sight.

It was begun seven and a quarter centuries ago and is not yet finished, but nearly so.

Incidentally, having been here for but two years, we have never yet been inside. But give us time. After all this is the land of manana.

L a n g u a g e a n d Local Population

The local population's attitude toward Americans is most friendly. Without exception, our experience here has been that the Spaniards are muy simpatico toward Americans and go out of their way to make things pleasant for us. Ask a Spaniard the way to a certain shop on a certain street.

He will not point out the way to you. Oh, no! He will take you there, going many blocks out of his way to see that you get where you wish with the least possible inconvenience to yourself. They have the same sense of humor as we have, like more or less the same things and, in many respects, are like us. If an American tries to speak Spanish, the Spaniard is tickled to death. He is flattered and will tell you that you speak wonderfully well when in truth your Spanish is atrocious.

In Mallorca, practically all the taxi drivers and shopkeepers speak French. In fact, having studied French at the Academy for four years, I possibly should have tried to speak French instead of Spanish. Everyone would have understood me. Mallorquin, of course, is a mixture of Italian, French, Phoenician, Arabic, Spanish and many other languages. It is the dizziest combination I have ever heard. Our one remaining maid — a Mallorquina — was ordered never to speak that language in our hearing. As a result she has learned much Spanish and so have we. In any case, more and more Spaniards are learning English and with English and Spanish one can get along—always with appropriate shouts and arm waving.

English-speaking Colony

The permanent English-speaking colony here numbers about fifty. Of course there are many tourists who come for one, two,

OLD STONE SAWMILL . . . now a night club at Palma de Mallorca. or six months. One can readily find congenial acquaintances. Living here permanently are an ex-ambassador, the wife of an ex-consul general, an ex-governor, a prominent actor and many others of the same caliber, all nice people. They have fun, have cocktail parties and dinners and in no sense of the word are stuffed-shirts.

There are also younger Americans with too much money and too little to do. They are "retired" at an early age and don't know how to keep themselves properly occupied. Don't take John Graves' article in Holiday too seriously. I haven't seen it but I have heard all about it. He was a trifle bitter and sounded off about all the drunks and queers in Palma. If he did not like the drunks, he could have done what others do—refused to associate with them.

There are plenty of fine people here, and he would have met them if he had looked for them.

Over-Tipping To come back to Americans. Prices here are so low, from an American standpoint, that newcomers feel that they are not doing enough and are always prone to over-tip.

In the first place, they forget that all prices at bars and restaurants are set by the Spanish Government and include service charges, tips and other items. Tips are proper otily when the service is exceptional or in a place often frequented. Then tip if you wish. At the Formentor, I saw an American tip twenty-five cents when paying a thirty-two-cent bill. This was not onlv unnecessary but was so excessive as to become inane. After all, when a worker is satisfied with twenty-five to fifty cents a day for his work, a tip of five or eight cents represents to him a good percentage of his day's work. When an American thinks that a tip of three pesetas (eight cents) is nothing, he should remember that tips are already are included in his bill.

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I saw an American of great wealth go into the Mercado Mayor and dicker for a copper, hand-made dipper. It had taken a popular beach community with mountain scenery background, some poor peon one month of painstaking 1 9 5 4

work to fabricate this dipper. The price was fifteen pesetas and this Mr. Moneybags went around boasting that he had bargained the price down to ten pesetas. In Mexico bargaining is expected, but not here. The prices are usually set by the Government and they are the same for estranjeros (foreigners) as for Spaniards.

Salem and others find that they can really live for almost nothing. Living accommodations in these towns and some of the isolated coast communities can be had for practically nothing. These are the spots described in slick magazines as being those where one "can live like a king" on $75 to $100 a month. All true, but they forget to mention what kind of a king! Such living would mean a chilly house without heat, a wood-burning oven, no plumbing facilities, no transportation except by antiquated and infrequent buses and, of course, a wardrobe limited to dungarees. This is available in the Florida Everglades at a saving of the steamer fare to Europe.

One of the big businesses here is smuggling, which has been going on for centuries. Yoii can buy nylons, cigarettes, perfume and other articles at prices much lower than the official ones. In Mallorca lives the third-richest man in the world who made his fortune in contraband. Ships come from Africa, lay to about twelve miles off shore and wait for boats to come out to them. These small boats transfer the articles to coves on the island and from there to towns. In Palma, American cigarettes are $1.50 a carton. In villages near the cove, the price is $1.25. The Government-has a good system to help curb smuggling. If a smuggler is apprehended, the Government sells the cargo at a price just over the blackmarket price and gives forty per cent of the proceeds to those who intercepted the smugglers. Smuggling is an open secret. All bootblacks sell American cigarettes and make no bones about it.

Airplane Service

The city of Palma is centrally located for both Europe and Africa. An English plane, the Viscount, has recently inaugurated a weekly service between Palma and Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;two and a half hours! It's only an hour and forty minutes between Algiers and Palma, and three and a half hours to Paris. The trip between Palma and Barcelona is made by overnight boat and costs $6.00. It costs $30 to transport a car from Barcelona to Palma. Unless one lives in the suburbs of Palma or further out, one does not need a car as taxis are so cheap.

Medical and Dental Services

Persons contemplating coming to Mallorca may wish to know about available medical and dental facilities. They are excellent. Spain has some of the best doctors who use the most modern equipment and apparatus. In Barcelona there is one of the CALLE DEL BOSQUE 38 . . . villa occumost outstanding eye doctors in the world. pied by the author. Monthly rental $45.

The dentists here are also excellent. Their These three photographs were taken on fees are high by Mallorquin standards but January 21, 1954. cheaper than those in the States.

Sports and Recreation

Motor Trips

In Mallorca, facilities for swimming, boating, yachting and fishing are excellent.

Duck shooting is good as is partridge shooting. For entertainment in the winter there is the local cine (movies) in Spanish.

These are somewhat complicated if one does not know Spanish. Then there is futbol, boxing, wrestling (with much the same old hokum as back home) and jai alai which I am told is unexciting to watch here. In the summer there are many good bullfights if one likes them, which we do.

Spanish and Mexican ballets come here and are most enjoyable. A short annual tour of a Viennese opera company adds to everybody's entertainment. Actually we are not entirely devoid of cultural relaxation.

In Mallorca, which is about 50 miles long, there are many interesting sights. If one has archaeological inclinations one can go most anywhere inland and dig. What one will find one never knows, but probably something of interest will be unearthed.

The museums abound in statues, cups, dishes and other things, dating back to Roman or Phoenician times, which have been dug up, usually while digging a well or excavating a cellar. The island abounds in ancient caves. One in particular has a small lake within its confines and on its walls can still be seen the smoke from its prehistoric dwellers. There are numerous ruins including a Roman amphitheater and a prehistoric stone house of which no one knows the approximate date or even era. I don't want to sound like an over-garrulous Baedaeker but all of these things come under the heading of Mallorca.

Available auto trips are varied. There is Valldemosa where Chopin and George Sand spent a cold -and uncomfortable winter living together (so she wrote in her book), Soller and Pollensa both beautiful harbors which are excellent for boating and swimming, as is Alcudia. These places have become resort towns. Pollensa, especially in the summer, is so overrun with tourists that it reminds me of Coney Island. Along the east coast are Gala Ratajada and Gala D'or. Both have beaches and coves.

Many of our friends reside in these places, have fine homes, have their own small colony of friends and come into town (Palma) for a weekly spree or to buy essentials. To them, a car is necessary unless they wish to commit themselves to the hazards and vicissitudes of the local buses. A ride on one of these is a rare treat, if it is kept rare. These buses stop anywhere along the highway to take on or discharge passengers and passengers may find themselves seated next to a peon with a squealing pig in his or her lap. However, the whole atmosphere is friendly and requires only a sense of humor to weather the voyage.

Living in the Country

The cost of living in the more remote communities is sometimes more expensive than living in Palma because food must be transported from Palma and the criadas (younger servants) want to get to the white lights of the city. Also there is frequently a shortage of water, which is not cheap as it has to be trucked. Those who may elect to live in inland towns remote from the coast such as Deya, Inca, Beni

What to Bring W i t h You

Should you come to Mallorca for a short stay, bring the season's usual necessities.

If you plan to stay a year or so, bring the works. Though the climate of Mallorca is reputed to be the best in the Mediterranean, it gets both hot and cold. If your wife has a fur coat it will come in handy in January and February. One needs both sport and formal clothes. In winter the Spaniards dress quite formally in business suits, and, even in hot weather, some of them refuse to peel down to bare essentials as do most of the estranjeros. There are many cocktail parties and dinners. Cocktail dresses and business suits are usually worn at these affairs. In summer, of course, bathing togs are the uniform-of-the-day at beaches and pools, but not on the streets. Slacks are frowned on by the Spanish Authorities. It was not until last year that ladies were allowed to wear slacks and sun-back dresses. Only a few are seen, even now. As for household effects for a long stay, have your flat silver, silver serving dishes and other personal items which make a home shipped. That is the easiest way, but have them insured for a period of aljout three months to ensure against any contingency.

Money and Exchange

Money? Probably that should have been mentioned first. The official rate of exchange is now 38 pesetas to the dollar compared to 39.65 when we first came to Mallorca. At that time, we could get 50 and even 51 through Tangier, whereas today we can only get 42.60â&#x20AC;&#x201D;quite a drop in our economy if it can be called such. For anybody coming to Mallorca for any length of time, I would suggest doing as we do.

I have my bank in California send my pay check to a New York bank which transmits the money to a Tangier bank which forwards me each week 3,000 pesetas by money order. This is legal and is done at the prevailing Tangier rate.

If you should decide to come to Mallorca, I know that you will like it. Several families who came to spend a week are still here after twenty years. That should speak for itself.

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by Fred Lardner, '22 As this is written (January 11), news stories state that Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson is impressed with the Congressional drive for an increase in the pay of Federal civilian workers. He is reported to be convinced that if government workers get a pay raise, military personnel should be given one.

The military are almost certain to get a pay raise if civilian employees get one, though the military raise may follow the civilijm raise, instead of being simultaneous with it.

Congress and the Judiciary, and probably United States attorneys, are scheduled for a pay raise. The increase may not be as much as that recommended by the committee appointed to study the subject of Congressional and judicial pay. But it will be substantial. Personally, we think members of Congress deserve more pay. A Congressional career is becoming increasingly hazardous ; the number of states and Congressional districts which constantly vote either Republican or Democratic is decreasing.

Even popular, go-getting Democrats from Southern sections predominantly Democratic no longer take their Congressional jobs for granted. If the Republicans can't beat 'em, other Democrats can.

The matter of another pay hike for Federal civilian workers is almost entirely political. The labor unions representing these employees have the legislators buffaloed.

The A F L and the CIO plunk for more Federal pay because they think the more Federal workers get, the more their workers will get. Perhaps some of them would like to see the government in control of as much of industry as possible, on the assumption that it's easier for them to influence government than to influence industry.

In the scramble for more Federal pay, the military bring up the rear. They can not force themselves to the front as long as they don't know their own strength and are discouraged from putting it to the test.

Bill t o Ease

Promotions

Representative Leslie Arends (Rep., 111.) has sponsored H.R. 7103, designed to ease promotions of military officers yet prevent accumulation of comparatively large numbers of high-ranking officers.

TJie bill would limit the number of officers in grade in the rank of Lieutenant Commander and Major and above, the limitation being by number or percentage of total line officers.

While promotions of higher-ranking officers would be limited, the numbers of flag and general officers would be slightly higher than at present. The Navy, for instance, would be permitted 307 flag officers, as contrasted with the 290 now perM A R C H ,

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mitted. The Army and the Air Force would have a few more general officers.

There would be no change in the number of Marine Corps general officers.

The bill provides for a decrease in numbers of higher-ranking officers as the size of the armed services and the total strength of officers decrease.

The following table gives a fair idea of how the bill would work.

ment. The following letter is in answer to the questions.

Dear Mr. Lardner: Both as the Chief of Naval Personnel and as a real booster for the Alumni Association, Admiral Holloway is interested in seeing that pertinent and accurate information is disseminated by Shipmate magazine. If, from time to time, you find that we can be of limited assistance to you

UNRESTRICTED LINE Total line officers, ^exclusive of officers, carried by law as extra numbers and of fleet admirals

Rear admiral and above Number

32,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000

100,000 125,000 150,000 175,000 200,000.

250,000,

215 222 228 237 244 252 259 262 291 305 323 342 379

Captain

Percent^

Number

0.67 .56 .46 .40 .35 .32 .29 .26 .23 .20 .18 .17 .15

1,920 2,320 2,758 3,140 3,479 3,782 4,053 4,295 4,792 5,165 5,441 5,640 5,854

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Commander

Lieutenant commander Number

Number

Percent^

3,840 4,498 5,235 5,851 6,374 6,821 7,205 7,538 8,201 8,683 9,017 9,244 9,504

12.00 5,760 11.25 7,080 10.47 8,650 9.75 10,148 9.11 11,487 8.53 12,752 8 01 13,914 7 ,54 15,030 6 ,56 17,500 5 ,79 19,500 5 15 21,175 4 62 22,560 3.80 24,600

Percent^

18.00 17.70 17.30 16.91 16.41 15.94 15.46 15.03 14.00 13.00 12.10 11.28 9.84

1 Where the total number of line officers on active duty, exclusive of officers carried by law as extra numbers and of fleet admirals, exceeds a number specified in this column, but is less t h a n the next larger number specified, the number of officers in each of the grades here tabulated may exceed the tabulation number by a number which is a fraction of the next increment in grade tabulation equal to the proportion of the excess in total number to the next tabulation of total number.

2 Number shall govern; percent is for information only.

The bill would repeal the Davis and the Van Zandt amendments to the Defense Department Appropriations Act of 1954. The Davis amendment to this law was a slight modification of the same amendment to the 1953 law, and posed almost as dire a threat.

If not repealed, it would force attrition as high as 70 per cent in the rank of Captain and SO per cent in the rank of Commander.

The Van Zandt amendment almost eliminated voluntary retirement after 20 years of service.

Elimination of both these amendments would make possible readier promotion for all officers, and younger officers in particular.

Encouraging to Young Officers

This writer is no authority on intricate details of active duty service. In fact, the only thing he's an authority on is pretending to be an authority.

Early this year some young naval aviators put some questions to him. He passed the questions along to the Navy Depart-

in informing Shipmate readers of fundamental personnel policies of general interest, please feel free to communicate with us.

In your request, you raised two important questions of interest to many officers in the naval service. What is the interrelation between a naval aviator's qualifications and opportunity for squadron command for naval aviators? What is the procedure for the establishment of lineal precedence of new Ensigns?

In connection with the first problem, a fear was expressed that the present Lieutenant aviators in the Navy might achieve the age of Service Group II Naval pilots prior \o their normal opportunity for command of a squadron at sea, and even the possibility of this occurring before they have had the opportunity of serving as an Executive Officer of a seagoing aviation squadron. An expression of their concern overlooks the basic definitions of Service Group assignments of pilots contained in Article C-7301 of the Bureau of Naval Personnel Manual. These provisions clearly

permit the assignment of Service Group.II pilots to seagoing squadrons where they meet the physical standards for Group I. They further prescribe that pilots of Service Group II, not meeting the physical requirements of Group I pilots, will not normally be assigned to carrier squadrons, but do not preclude such assignment. At the present time we are assigning Group II pilots to aviation squadrons at sea in all areas except the Korean combat area. This includes, of course, the assignment of Service Group II pilots to command air squadrons or air groups.

strated performance regardless of the source from which prescribed. Accordingly, the Secretary of the Navy has directed that Ensigns procured from several different sources, who are commissioned in any calendar year, are assigned lineal position within their source group determined by their scholastic and training marks.

After the end of the calendar year, all Ensigns of the Navy commissioned in the previous year are integrated into the active lineal list of the Navy in accordance with their percentile standing within the entire year group.

Service Group assignment of pilots in the Navy is based upon our years of experience and has withstood the test of time. It is not some magical formula for the classification of all pilots; rather it is a flexible, realistic policy which guides our planning to meet the needs of the service.

May I insert here, that it is the continued high purpose of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, and every officer concerned with officer detailing, to so discharge their duties that individuals and groups are given every equitable consideration within the permissible limits of the needs of the service. We are neither rigid in our thinking, nor bound by a decadent policy of yesteryear. Yet, we cannot overlook proven lessons from our past experiences which have made such a vital contribution to the fighting effectiveness of our great Navy. Thus, when it appears that the relative seniority of the various commanding officers varies from time to time, we are not making an hourly change of policy; rather we are adhering to the more fundamental doctrine of meeting the needs of the service while giving due and equitable consideration to individual groups by assigning from such groups our finest officers to positions of responsibility and command. In keeping with this view, it may be that in the future we will have to assign the comm,and of all aviation squadrons to Commanders instead of Lieutenant Commanders and the cotnmand of all air groups to Captains, then, at som,e more remote point in the future, again to down-grade this command rank plan.

Historically and traditionally in the Navy, all fine officers aspire to command.

It is entirely proper that they should, since training as officers of the line of the Navy is directed toward effective exercise of command. While not every officer can be assured an equal opportunity to command our finest air squadron, destroyer, air group, or cruiser, it is fair to say that a majority of the outstanding officers in each year group will attain this goal of distinction and vast responsibility. More specifically, new lieutenants in naval aviation today, who are about thirty years of age, mil have a reasonable and normal opportunity of success in the command picture of the future.

With reference to the new Ensigns commissioned in 1950, the Register (NavPers 15,018) of 1 January 1952 was the first register to reflect the lineal positions of the Ensigns with 2 June 1950 as their date of rank. Subsequent to the publication of the Register of 1 January 1952, it was found that the lineal positions of the Ensigns designated as Naval aviators were in error, and that they did not correctly reflect the scholastic and training marks assigned prior to appointment as Ensigns, in accordance with the Secretary's directive. This administrative error was corrected in the Navy Register of 1 January of 1953 which reflects the corrected lineal positions of these Naval aviators of the 1950 year group. As a result of this correction process, some of these officers varied appreciably in their position in the lineal lists contained in the two registers.

It is hoped that this information will be of help to you and interested officers of the Navy. May I state our continuing admiration for the fine achievements of Shipmate in conveying valuable news of the Navy to the Naval Academy Alumni and the service at large.

Turning now to the second question.

What is the procedure of establishing lineal precedence of new Ensigns? More specifically, Why was the precedence of certain Ensign aviators recently changed between the Navy Register of 1 January 1952 and that of 1 January 1953? Public Law 729, of the 79th Congress, prescribes that the date of rank assigned to officers commissioned in a year pursuant to the Act shall be the date of graduation of midshipmen at the Naval Academy in that year, and that all Ensigns of the line of the N a v y . . . of the same day of rank, upon being commissioned, shall have precedence among themselves in such order as may be determined by the Secretary of the Navy to insure that the precedence of the officers shall be in accordance with their demon8

By direction of Chief of Naval Personnel: Sincerely yours, A. G. E S C H

Commander, U. S. Navy Special Assistant for Liaison and Technical Information (Thanks, Commander . . . and Admiral Holloway.)

So Y o u W a n t O u t !

A lieutenant writes: "I'd appreciate any views on resignations and obtaining a good position on the outside. The Navy has changed too much, I believe. Who can advise me? Of course, I have my own views, but I'd like to talk them over with the right persons."

In recent weeks we've discussed this subject with a number of officers. This officer, like most young officers with whom we've had some contact, seems discouraged. They did not appear to be much concerned with pay or other benefits. They were primarily interested in knowing where they would be at 35, and at 45, years of age. I can't hope to make rear admiral, some ask, but will I ever make captain?

We don't know what the young man is referring to when he says the Navy has changed too much. Except for the growth of naval aviation and the decline of the battleship, there hasn't been much change since prior to World War II. There has been much progress, and atomic propulsion and new weapons promise very much more.

There has been considerable talk of change, but this usually comes from persons who would like to trim the part the Navy plays in defense. It is highly probable, however, that twenty and even forty years hence the Navy will still be authorized and equipped . . . much better equipped . . . to engage an enemy on, over and below the sea, and even on land. It is highly probable, too, that the need for naval officers

vvill increase, and that there will be a higher percentage of officers.

Problems of leaving the Navy for civilian life fall into three main categoriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;those of the young officers, the men in their 'thirties and early 'forties, and those who serve thirty years.

If a young officer really decides he'd prefer civilian life, he might well get out as soon as he can, after four years of active duty. The officers in their 'thirties, who want to get out, might well consider remaining in the Navy for twenty years. Retirement privileges are worth considerably more than the pay involved. Most of those who serve full time have the same general problemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what can I do in civilian life?

They still have a long life ahead of them, and would like to engage in some useful, gainful employment even though they might be able to do more than merely exist on retired pay.

The average age at retirement in the Navy is 48, and getting younger. The average lifespan is now 68, and getting older.

The young officer resigning after four years of active duty may be able to sell himself on the basis of his Naval Academy training. The older officers would fare better if they began preparing themselves for civilian employment while still in the service.

You can go to school almost anywhere.

Many active duty officers are preparing for retirement by going to school. Many retired officers are in college.

Best opportunities for the near future, the next decade or two, are in engineering, science and other technical lines, including the college teaching of technical subjects.

However, naval officers who have resigned or retired are in almost every field of endeavor . . . science, engineering, teaching, law, accoimtancy, agriculture, industry, trade. Some are in business for themselves.

You may catch on in civilian life without further direct schooling. Many officers sell themselves on service specialization. This period of specialization still leaves room for trading on personality, gift of gab, your wife or your relatives, and a native intelligence and common sense which enables a man to shift occupations without much previous training.

The ability to adapt yourself to a different occupation is important. You may have an impressive mug and like to talk, but it would be hard for you to sell if you don't believe you are qualified for selling.

If you can't develop an understanding and sympathy for business, either industry or trade, you might not like business.

We're not advising, but merely sounding off on various opinions, mostly those of other persons (we're no authority, remember). It's hard to say what qualifies a man for a job, except in cases where a good college degree almost guarantees a job.

That was our opinion until recently. Then we talked to a West Point Lieutenant Colonel, Quartermaster Corps, with business experience in and out of service, who is looking for a new job (he has a good one, but doesn't like i t ) . He could have gotten one through a Baltimore employment agency, but he needed a Master's degree in business administration. Here is a man with years of pretty good business experience, age about 47, who still needed a degree to get a business job.

Since contact with this officer, we've tried to get more information on this course. It appears that many business personnel directors prefer to employ men with a degree in this subject, on the assumption that general principles of business are the same, no matter what the line.

S H I P M A T E

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Vice Admiral

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James L. Holloway, Jr., USN N a v a l W a r C o l l e g e Adds N e w Correspondence Course

An additional correspondence course has been added to the curriculum of the Naval War College prepared primarily to give Regular and Reserve officers training for the responsibilities of command or for duty on naval staff's. The four-installment course is titled "Operational Planning and Staff Organizations." Enrollment is open to officers in the rank of lieutenant, junior grade, or higher and the equivalent in the other services.

The course is also designed to provide War College students with fundamentals and background knowledge to complete the course in "Strategy and Tactics" and to attend resident courses at the Naval W a r College or other advanced command and staff schools. The course includes definitions of military planning terms, the planning process, the Navy staff, the principles or logistics and application"; attack carrier task force and submarine group planning in a theater of operations, the preparation of effective directives and the development of sound and logical reasoning processes.

This correspondence course is evaluated at 24 points for purposes of Naval Reserve promotion and non-disability retirement.

Chief of Naval

Personnel

Applications should be made by letter to the President, Naval W a r College, Newport, R. I. N a v y Fire Fighting T r a i n i n g Pays Off o n Commercial Tankers

The BuPers Director of Training recently received a letter from Mr. William G. Anderson of the Atlantic Refining Company that points up the value of training.

Here is the story : Beginning in April, 1952, 235 men of the Marine Division of Atlantic Refining Company completed the five-day course at U. S. Navy Fire Fighting School at the Philadelphia Naval Base. On the next to the last day of 1953 two ships, SS ATLANTIC ENGINEER and SS ATLANTIC DEALER, were

involved in a collision in the Delaware River. Fires resulted on both ships. The fire on the ATLANTIC DEALER was extin-

guished in about five minutes with no casualties as a direct result of the fire. The fire on the ATLANTIC ENGINEER was big-

ger, but was put out in about one hour's time.

The masters, all mates and all engineers of the two ships had been through the fire fighting course. Mr. Anderson stated in his letter, "We believe that the fires on both ships were so quickly controlled and extinguished largely as a result of the intensive and thorough training that our personel had received at that school."

N a v a l Officers t o W e a r Swords A g a i n

Naval officers' swords, gathering dust and tarnish since the beginning of World War II, will shine again this June.

The Secretary of the Navy has approved recommendations of the Naval Uniform Board that commissioned officers wear their blues or whites as "full dress," when appropriate, replete with sword, medals and white gloves beginning June 1, 1954.

Also reinstated on an optional basis is the officer's white mess jacket and tailcoat dinner dress. Among other changes is the requirement that a stiff front white shirt with plain gold stud and a stiff turn down collar be worn with black bow tie and service dress blue as a dinner dress blue uniform in lieu of the previously authorized soft shirt with this uniform.

Full dress uniforms of commissioned officers will be worn when assuming or relinquishing command, on ceremonial visits to foreign ships or officials, occasions of

CHIANG KAI-SHEK VISITS USS WASP. . . . Escorted by V. Adm. Alfred M. Pride, USN (right center), Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, President of Nationalist China, and his party of 40 Nationalist officials inspect the hangar deck of the USS WASP (CVA-10). Guests of V. Adm. Pride, the Generalissimo and his party visited the carrier off Formosa to witness Navy air operations.

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state and ceremonies when attended by officers in their oilicial capacit)', formal occasions on board ship, formal personnel inspections by a superior command when prescribed, and when prescribed on parade with troops under arms.

Although optional with reserve and temporarj- officers and not required for chaplains and women officers, the full dress uniform will be required of regular flag officers and captains June 1, 1954; commanders, January 1, 1955; lieutenant commanders, June 1, 1955; lieutenants, January 1, 1956; lieutenants, junior grade.

June 1, 1956; ensigns, January 1, 1957, and commissioned warrant officers, June 1, 1957.

Selection Boards for Lieutenants

Selection boards to recommend officers of the Regular Navy and Naval Reserve on active duty for promotion to the grade of lieutenant will be convened in the Bureau of Naval Personnel March 16, 1954.

Those to be considered are officers who reported for active duty prior to January 1, CARDINAL SPELLMAN VISITS TOLE1954, and whose dates of rank are prior to DO. . . . Francis Cardinal Spellman lunches with crewmen of the USS TOLEDO June 3, 1951.

(CA-133) dtiring his visit to the heavy Junior officers and register numbers in cruiser in the Sea of Japan. each category eligible for consideration a r e : L i n ^ - J o h n W. Hemann, USN, 24212, Eugene A. Pelton, USNR, 71269; Supply Corps—Lee O. Rennsberger, USN, 33842, Howard T. Orville, USNA Robert H. Sterling, USNR, 4813; Civil Engineer Corps—Lemond D. Lang, USN, '25; Weather Is His Business 35439, Gerald D. Love, USNR, 1751.

It has been through the pioneering of Capt. Howard T. Orville, U S N (Ret.), Applications Wanted for that many lives have been saved from the Freight Transportation Course usual disastrous effects accompanying the Applications are wanted from Supply whims of the weather.

His is the story of progression that is Corps officers for assignment to the Freight Transportation and Traffic Management the natural ultimate result for a man with Course scheduled for this fall at the Naval innate greatness of character. Born in Saratoga, Wyo., in 1901, Howard T. Orville Supply Center, Oakland, Calif. was employed as a bank clerk prior to his Supply Corps lieutenants, junior grade, appointment by Senator Francis E. Warren through the rank of commander are eligi- of Wyoming to the Naval Academy. At ble for the nine-month course of study. The the Academy he was a Midshipman Batsession for which applications are desired talion Commander. When asked by the ediis from October 4, 1954, to June 24, 1955. tors of his Lucky Bag to name his hobby, Applications should reach the Bureau of he replied, "work, work and more work."

Naval Personnel no later than 31 March His ensuing twenty-nine years' naval serv1954. ice give testimony that with him it is no The course covers every phase of freight mere platitude—Officer-in-Charge of Aeror cargo movement from source of supply ographer's School at Lakehurst, N. J.; through tidewater terminals to the con- Fleet Aerologist, Head, Naval Aerological sumer. It involves a study of all modes of transportation, intelligent purchasing of commercial land, air and water transportation services and the proper application of government operated transportation services.

The various terminals are studied in detail and an integral part of the course in shipping and terminal operations is the study of materials handling, packing, packaging and preservation.

Letters to Families of Crew Members

The Chief of Naval Personnel notes with pleasure that some commanding officers are now writing personal letters to parents or wives of men newly assigned to their commands.

The matter was brought to Vice Admiral Holloway's attention by letters to him from parents stating that they were pleased that a commanding officer took time out to write a personal letter to them.

One letter brought out the fact that the writer was glad his son had gone into the Navy, although he, himself, was in the Army. Admiral Holloway has stated, when asked his opinion about such letters from commanding officers, that he would be happy to see more commanding officers follow suit.

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Howard T. Orville, '25

Service—plus numerous special assignments.

Weather has been and still is his business. He is credited with originating the wartime naval aerological organization that was further developed and ready for operation on December 7, 1941. Orville is the man who prepared the weather summary for the famous raid on Tokyo in April 1942; the weather forecast for the invasion of North Africa in November 1942 and kept Comminch Headquarters advised of weather conditions in all operational areas.

For the dual purpose of testing instruments, as well as accumulating valuable aircraft flight conditions, he has made many flights in and around thunderstorms, severe icing and turbulences, in all types of aircraft. It was largely due to his efforts in pioneering the use of radar for obtaining weather data, that the Navy developed methods for locating and tracking tropical hurricanes and typhoons with radarequipped aircraft. Through his active assistance in developing automatic weather stations, he has contributed to the national warning service and consequently has been instrumental in practically eliminating the loss of life in the U. S. from these storms.

Such achievements as are his have been nationally and internationally recognized with commendations and decorations which include Officer of the Military Order of the British Empire, the Cravate Blue of "Yun Hwei" (from the Chinese Government), together with listings in WJw's Who in America and American Men of Science.

After his retirement from the Navy on July 1, 1950, Howard was appointed as Director of Engineering at the Friez Instrument Division of the Bendix Aviation Corporation in*Towson (a suburb of Baltimore), Md. The Friez Division has pioneered in the field of meteorological instruments for seventy-seven years. During the period that he served as Engineering Director, the Di\nsion was developing an improved type of radiosonde, various new pressure devices and new and improved types of wind equipment.

In March 1951, Howard suffered a heart attack and was unable to resume full duties at Friez until July 1952 as technical consultant to the general manager, in which capacity he is presently serving the organization.

Howard Orville is past president and councilor of the American Meteorological Society; has served as chairman on a national si'mposium discussing cloud seeding techniques; appeared as guest speaker at the University of Michigan before the -American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers; represented industry in a conference on Applied Meteorology at the U. S. Weather Bureau and has served on the Committee of Sponsors for the Joint Meeting of the Royal Meteorological Society and the American Meteorological Society which was held in Toronto, Canada, September 1953.

The Honorable Sinclair Weeks appointed Orville as a member of the Department of Commerce Advisory Committee on Weather Services in June 1953.

In December 1953, President Eisenhower appointed him as chairman of the newly formed Advisory Committee on Weather Control. This is an eleven-man committee composed of six Government officials and five from private life, who are outstanding in business, science or agriculture.

Howard Orville and his wife, the former Miss Lillian L. Duvall, of Annapolis, Md., reside on a farm at Long Green, Md., at the present time.

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7i4e Vmied Stated.

James Forrestal Fellowships In Naval History The United States Naval Academy announces Fellowships for research in naval history. Eligible are candidates who have an interest in naval and military history and have demonstrated ability in research.

Appointments are made for one year on a renewable basis. Stipends will be adjusted to the needs of the individual fellows and are expected to vary between $3,000 and $8,000 per annum. Fellows are selected by a committee consisting of naval officers and civilian historians.

Wliile fellows are expected to carry on their research chiefly at the Naval Academy, they are allowed appropriate freedom for travel in connection with their research projects. Fellows are provided office space and clerical assistance at the Naval Academy.

Definite plans for their proposed research must be presented by all candidates. The Forrestal Fellowships as a long-range proj ect are intended to organize the field of naval history as an aid to better understanding of current and future problems of national defense. The Committee will appraise initial projects with particular attention to their potential contribution to understanding of the value of sea power to the security and stability of the United States. Those appointed to Fellowships will be expected to occupy themselves, on a fulltime basis, with studies in the specific areas of their choice. In addition, it is hoped that fellows will be available from time to time for discussions with faculty members and midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy concerning their research.

The first Forrestal Fellowship was awarded in 1951 to Mr. Willard C. McClellan, a graduate student at The American University, for a study of the Development of United States Military Sea Transportation. The second Forrestal Fellowship was awarded in 1952 to R. Adm. Walter C. Ansel, U. S. Navy (Ret.), for research in the field of German Amphibious Plans and Preparations for the Invasion of Britain. The third Forrestal Fellowship was awarded in 1953 to Dr. Philip A. Growl for research in the field of Command Relationships in Amphibious Operations in World W a r II. Each fellow must deposit with the Naval Academy three copies of each monograph produced by him on the subject of his research; but all author's rights, including royalties, remain with the writer.

The Fellowships are made possible through privately subscribed gifts and are not supported by government funds.

History and political science faculties are invited to bring this project to the attention of promising research men and women.

Forms of application will be mailed on request addressed to The Superintendent, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Applications must be received not later than 15 April 1954. Choice of Fellow will be made not later than 1 July 1954.

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Vice Admiral C. Turner Joy, USN, '16 Superintendent

LAST RITES FOR NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNUS. . . . The ashes of former Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, Joseph W. Powell, w h o died January 26, are spread on the waters of the Severn River adjacent to the Naval Academy where he graduated in 1897. T h e February issue of Shipmate carried a biographical profile of this distinguished alumnus as well as an article written by him describing his experiences at Santiago, Cuba, in 1898.

Air University Group Tours Naval Academy

Greek Naval Officers Visit Academy

Air Force Brig. Gen. Dale O. Smith, Education Director of the Air University at Montgomery, Ala., came to the Nayal Academy for a two-day familiarization visit last month. He was accompanied by Dr. James C. Shelburne and Capt. Kenneth Craig, U S N , of the Naval Advisory Group at the Air University. Following a brief visit with V. Adm. C. Turner Joy, General Smith conferred with Air Force officers serving as instructors at the Academy.

The Air University group attended a lecture given by V. Adm. James L. Holloway, Jr., U S N , Chief of Naval Personnel, to the graduating class on: "The Navy as a Career."

General Smith and his party also heard a presentation of Naval Academy curriculum, which was followed by an outline of the faculty structure and the Academy's budget, and a short tour of the Academy facilities.

A group of 22 Royal Hellenic Navy officers from two Greek destroyers at Philadelphia toured the Naval Academy early last month. The group included the commanding officers of H H M S N I K A and DoxA. Their ships are the former United States destroyers EBERLE and LUDLOW. The

senior Greek officer in the group was Cdr. I. Dedes, R H N .

Number of Officers on Duty at Naval Academy The author of the article, "An Annapolitan Alumnus Writes His Views on Alumni House," published in the February issue of Shipmate, erroneously stated that there are about 1,500 officers on duty at the Academy. Actually there are 343 officers on duty at the Academy and a total of 507 officers in the entire Severn River Naval Command.

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as many as five games a week—and som^" times more. During the week of 14-19 December, they watched 10 games ranging from New York to North Carolina. .'Although basketball is a strenuous sport, there is no out of season practice. EGA rules prohibit spring practice.

For the past two or three seasons, basketball fans invariably ask about Navy's outstanding Don Lange and John Clune, whom Carnevale considers the "best onetwo scoring punch in college basketball today." Last year they averaged between them 43 points a game; this year the average is 47. At the Navy-Pittsburgh contest they totaled 62 points. Although Clune is a first classman, Lange has another year to go. Captain of the team is Ned Hogan, whom his coach terms a "real leader." But the player showing the greatest all-around improvement is Larry Wigley, 2/c, a guard.

On Wednesday afternoon, 10 February, Ben Carnevale's Navy basketball team defeated Georgetown University by the topheavy score of 110-75. The score brought a reminiscent smile to the coach who remembers the days when his father, Alex ^^^R •'^^ ^^^^^^^^^1 "Pappy" Carnevale, played professional basketball—and a whopping big score was in the mid-twenties.

Now in his seventh season as head coach of the Naval .Academy team. Carnevale After graduating from college, Ben has a total of 115 victories during this played two years with the championship time (including the 13 February game with Jersey Reds basketball team, then coached Maryland), and only 47 defeats. His first three years at Cranford High. After the year at Navy was one of his best, in 1946outbreak of World War II, he entered the 47, with the Midshipmen winning 16 games .Armed Guard Service of the U. S. Navy in 17 starts, and an invitation to the NC.A.A In reality, he was a 4-F, due to a bad tournament climaxing the season. 'knee and perforated ear drums, but he enp^'^'^^^^M That year, he was named "Coach of the listed in the Service as gunnery officer on Year," and the following season, in '48, was a merchant ship and took part in the landselected to coach the Eastern College Allings in Africa.

Stars, winning over the West by a count It was off North Africa that he spent of 59-47. five and a half days on a liferaft, after his His record of coaching triumphs, howship had been torpedoed. After being picked M. E. Warren Photo ever, started at Cranford (N. J.) High up, he was flown back to New York—in School, when his quintet captured three time for Christmas—and later was assigned straight tournament berths, reaching the OVER 1,000. . . . Ben Carnevale present- to the Canal Zone. There he coached the semi-finals twice. Before coming to An- ing the ball which hit the 1,000 mark to Service basketball team to its first chamnapolis, he coached two seasons at the Uni- John Clune, the first Navy basketball versity of North Carolina, winning the player ever to score more than 1,000 pionship.

In 1944 he was returned to the States, Southern Conference in 1945-46, and the points in his career as a midshipman. and was assigned athletic officer of the Eastern NCAA championship the followV-12 Unit at Chapel Hill, N. C. The Uniing year. In all, Carnevale has coached Nothing is left to chance in getting the- versity of North Carolina had lost its bas166 winning teams against 57 defeats— top effort out of each young man. A chart ketball coach, and Ben took over that post almost a three to one record of victories. is kept in a scorebook on each individual, in his spare time—with the Tarheels winBen, who was known as "Young Pappy" including such points as how many shots ning the Southern Conference championback in the days when his basketball career are made and missed, how many minutes ship two years running, in 1944-45, and was being formed shooting balls in a bas- were played, the number of foul shots 1945-46. On 14 June 1946, he was disket in his backyard, was born at Raritan, scored and missed, the number of assists charged from the Navy and reported to N. J. He attended high school in Somer- and who made them. The record is not only Annapolis on the following day. ville, where the team made the best record kept on each Midshipman, but on all opOut of season, the Navy coach continues in its history-^and up to the present time. ponets. Field goal percentages as well as He won an academic as well as an athletic foul percentages are filed away, and a his work at the Naval Academy as an asscholarship to New York University, where minute by minute record of the scoring is sociate professor in the Department of Physical Education. He helps with golf he was a member of Howard Cann's Na- kept on every game. drills during the spring season—and takes tional Championship quintet of 1934. He "After five minutes of play," Big Ben an active interest in the sport in his free was captain of the team in 1938, when the First Invitation Basketball Tournament says, "I know the weaknesses and strength time. He points with pride to the trophy was held at Madison Square Garden. NYU of each player—when he lets down, when he won for a hole-in-one on number 8 hole was defeated in the last second of play by he is hot and when he cools off. This helps on the Academy greens the summer of '52. the University of Colorado by a score of in knowing just when to substitute."

During summer months, on his leave, he 48-47 in the final game of that tourney.

A regular practice starts around 4:45 invariably takes a "busman's holiday." He Ben figures he learned "how to take it" p.m. and continues until 6 or a quarter coaches basketball at various high school at that particular game, because his three after. Scheduled games are held on Wednes- and college coaches' clinics with Stroudsconsecutive baskets put his team a h e a d - days and Saturdays, with 23 games in the burg. Pa., the destination this summer. He only to have the opponent's winning basket 1953-54 season, including the Dixie Classic has spent several summers at Clair Bee's scored just as the whistle blew. His posi- the weekend of 30 December. Navy lost to All-America Basketball Camp in the mountion was that of center or forward, and at Duke in the finals, placing second ahead tains of New York State, and considers the that time his 6' 3" was considered tall. of such teams as Tulane, Oregon State, Baltimore Bullets' owner a great aid in the Today, any player much under seven feet, Seton Hall, Wake Forest, North Carolina training of junior and senior high school boys in the sport. Although he has coached and North Carolina State. is considered something of a shortie. clinics in a number of states, he is a bit Before every practice, the coach talks partial to the one held in Denver the sumThe matter of height is a problem at Annapolis, where entrance regulations require with the boys for some IS minutes, giving mer of 1952 when his entire family enjoyed a height limit of no more than 6' 4". But them practice plans, review work, notes on the wonderful mountain vacation. other regulations are an advantage—regu- opponents. The day before the game movies For relaxation, Coach Carnevale plays lar sleeping hours, training table meals— are shown and a scouting report given.

"We should have the best conditioned teams Each player is told exactly how to handle golf, enjoys TV programs and movies and in the country," Carnevale says. his opponent, with a complete record of all does a little fishing when he can get away The Navy coach starts his season the opponents gleaned by Carnevale and his for a visit with his parents in their beach first of November. He starts the boys assistants in previous scouting trips and in home. "Pappy" Carnevale is now retired slowly, then gradually works up a routine a daily reading of some 10 newspapers. from his work with Johns Mansville and of organized drills designed to get the Movies of previous games are shown time enjoys thinking back to the days when he maximum effort out of each player without and again. played professional football with the great tiring him. Drills rotate between fast and Jim Thorpe as well as baseball and basScouting is a very important factor to slow" work, with the Middies shooting on ketball. the run, then standing around and passing. Carnevale and his three helpers who watch

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Plebe York Jr. College 73 Xavier High School 41 Virginia Freshmen 59 Montgomery College 60 Bullis School 55 Mt. St. Joseph High School 58 Wm. & Mary (Norfolk) 64 Pennsylvania Freshmen . . 58 N A P S (Bainbridge) . . . . 41 N T C (Bainbridge) 77 Western Md. Freshmen . . 46 Mercersburg Academy . . . 54

40 John Bartram High School 44 Olney High School 46 A. Lincoln High School ..

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22 Augusta Military Academy

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Lehigh Pennsylvania Columbia Dartmouth Pittsburgh Princeton Plebe

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0 Oct. 9 2—Dartmouth at Hanover M. E. Warren Photo 6 9—Stanford University at Stanford 15 NAVY OARSMEN GET MEDALS. . . . 16—Pittsburgh University at Pittsburgh 6 Midshipmen of the Naval Academy's 23—Pennsylvania U. at Philadelphia championship crew were presented the 30—Notre Dame at Baltimore Plebe John L. CoUyer medals as winners of the Washington High School.

7 I.R.A. regatta. Receiving a gold medal Nov. 6—Duke University at Norfolk Cornell Freshmen 18 from Mr. Collyer, president of the B. F. Union High School 6 Goodrich Company, is the Navy crew cap- 13—Columbia University at New York Maryland Freshmen 9 tain, Ed Stevens, while V. Adm. C. Tur- 20—Open date Mercersburg Academy . . . 3 27—Army at Philadelphia ner Joy looks on.

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ing in 1947. He was appointed chief engineer of United States Steel Corporation of Delaware in 1948 and vice president-engineering a year later. With the merger of various subsidiaries on January 1, 1951, he was appointed executive vice presidentengineering and raw materials. United States Steel Corporation, his present position.

Tom married Dorothy Vickery on September 14, 1918. Mrs. Reed had been Naval Academy Color Girl in 1916 upon the winning of the Regimental Colors by the Company under Reed's command. They have seven children.

Paul Wishart, Class of ' 2 1 , Elected Head of Honeywell Paul B. Wishart has been elected president of the Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company, world's largest manufacturer of automatic controls.

Wish, formerly vice president and general manager of the company, was named to the new post December 1, 1953. He is the fourth president in the history of the 70-year-old Minneapolis firm.

Parry Studio Photo A native of Kirkwood, Mo., Wishart was graduated from high school in St. Malcolm W. Reed, '16 Louis at 16, won appointments in competitive examinations to both service academies chose to attend the Naval Academy.

Malcolm W . Reed, USNA '16, and He realized a boyhood ambition by winIs Executive Vice President- ning his Navy commission in 1920. He Engineering, U. S. Steel Corp. finished seventh in his Annapolis class.

His three years of active duty included A graduate of the Naval Academy, Class service aboard the U S S UTAH in the of 1916, is executive vice president of Unit- waters of 27 foreign countries and trained States Steel Corporation in charge of ing for submarine duty in New London, engineering and raw materials.

Conn. However, in 1923 international moves Malcolm W. Reed, known to his friends for disarmament dimmed hopes of naval as "Tom," directs United States Steel's careers for many young officers and Wish vast engineering, construction, exploration, resigned to enter business. He was 25. development, and ore mining and transporHis first job was with the Packard Motor tation in the United States and foreign Car Company in Detroit. Wishart recountries from his Pittsburgh office in the mained in the automobile industry for 18 corporation's skyscraper headquarters. years with various assignments in manuSome recent big jobs under his direction facturing and later as a top sales execuhave been the design, engineering and con- tive. When the United States entered struction of United States Steel's new integrated steel plant, known as Fairless Works, located on the Delaware River near Morrisville, Pa.; iron ore mining and transportation development of the Orinoco Mining Company in Venezuela; manganese ore developments in Brazil and French Equatorial Africa; not to mention various multi-million-dollar replacement and improvement projects which are always under way in the many plants and activities of the corporation.

In addition to the foregoing, Tom has direct charge of certain general divisions of United States Steel, such as Oliver Iron Mining with headquarters at Duluth; Michigan Limestone with headquarters at Detroit ; Pittsburgh Steamship at Cleveland; Orinoco Mining at Caracas, Venezuela; and others.

A native of Lexington, Mass., Tom Reed attended public schools there and was graduated in 1916 from the Naval Academy. Later that year he began work as a wire tester with American Steel and Wire Company in Worcester, Mass., and advanced through various positions. In 1932 he was appointed chief engineer of American Steel and Wire, with headquarters in Cleveland, and in 1937 became vice president-operations. In 1939 he was appointed chief engineer of Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation, with headquarters in Pittsburgh, and became vice president-engineerPaul B. Wishart, '21 14

World War II, he was operating his ow/n automobile retail and wholesale agency in Minneapolis.

He immediately requested an active duty assignment but was urged instead to turn his business experience to national defense production. He joined Honeywell which at that time was converting its full production to precision automatic devices for the armed forces. His first assigimient was with war contracts.

Between Pearl Harbor and V-J Day Honeywell produced 4,173,561 articles for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Not one of these was commercially manufactured before the war. Best known among Honeywell's wartime achievements was the development and mass production of electronics autopilots for all U. S. heavy bombers. These complex electronic systems helped make possible. the pinpoint high altitude bombing that eventually helped turn the tide of the conflict.

During the war years Honeywell production plants won 16 Army-Navy Production Awards. During part of this period Wishart was factory manager.

In 1946 he became vice president in charge of manufacturing and helped head the company's reconversion to peacetime production. Seven years later he was given the additional duties of general manager.

The company Wishart now heads was established in 1885. Its first product was a device called a "damper flapper" that automatically opened and closed furnace damper doors. Today Honeywell produces more than 9,000 different devices, each designed to control something—the temperature in a snow-swept Minnesota home, the flow of molten steel in a Pittsburgh mill, the air conditioning in a modern ocean liner or the flight of a supersonic jet, to mention but a few.

Like the firm he heads, Wishart is a man of many interests. Active in civic affairs he has held offices in the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, the local chapter of the Navy League and the Associated Industries of Minneapolis. He is a trustee of St. Barnabas Hospital, a former vestryman at Gethsemane Episcopal Church and a member of the Minneapolis, Woodhill and Minikahda clubs.

He was married, March 4, 1930, to the former Eleanor Kirkman of Nashville, Tenn. They have two daughters—Mayes, 20, a political economics major at Stanford University, and Anica, 17, a senior at Northrop Collegiate School in Minneapolis.

Paul Foster,'11, V. P. Of Navy League • The election of Paul F. Foster (Vice Admiral, USNR, Ret.) to the national vice presidency of the Navy League again calls attention to one of the distinguished members of the Class of 1911. His election to this position was another recognition of his untiring efforts and effective work for the Navy.

Paul's gift for leadership showed itself early in his career when, as a first classman at the Academy, he was the "fivestriper." In 1914, for distinguished conduct in battle at Vera Cruz, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He received the DSM in World War I for services in command of the submarine AL-2 which sank a German submarine, one of the three officially S H I P M A T E

V. Adm. Paul F. Foster, USNR (Ret.) listed by the British Admiralty as "known sunk" by the U. S. Navy. In 1925, while in the cruiser TRENTON, he was awarded

the Navy Cross for rescuing crew members burning to death in a turret after a powder explosion. H e thereby became the first naval officer to receive the three highest U. S. decorations.

Paul resigned from the Navy in 1929 to engage in private business in New York, principally as an industrial engineer specializing in patent work and corporation reorganizations.

His experience as a civilian resulted in his being offered a unique command when he returned to active duty as a commander in January 1942. In 1939 Paul had enlisted the interest of President Roosevelt in a project designed to help protect the Panama Canal in case of war. Under the plan, certain islands of the Galapagos Archipelago would be leased by Ecuador to a cornmercial company so that their mineral, agricultural and fishing resources might be developed. The real purpose of the project was to build installations in the Galapagos which could be put at the disposal of the U. S. Navy and Army in case of war.

This plan received the approval of the White House upon the recommendations of the Navy and State Departments. In 1941 Paul organized the Pacific Development Company to carry out the project and made an extensive scientific survey of the Galapagos. The company received an initial loan of half a million dollars from the Federal Loan Administrator and was promised an additional nine million as needs arose. The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred before the company got into actual operation and, on Paul's recommendation, the project was abandoned immediately.

When Paul returned to active duty in Washington he was ordered to report to President Roosevelt the following day. In the President's study he was introduced to Secretary of W a r Stimson and Secretary of the Navy Knox. The President told Foster that the three of them were much concerned about intelligence reports that the Japanese were about to send a carrier to the Galapagos for the purpose of launching a plane attack on the Panama Canal. Since Foster knew more about that area than any other American, said the President, they proposed to put him in command of an independent force made up of M A R C H ,

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patrol craft, submarines. Navy and Army planes, radio and radar personnel and installations. This new command would operate in the area reaching from the coast of Nicaragua to Cocos Island, to the Galapagos and thence back to the South American mainland in northern Peru. Secretaries Stimson and Knox supplied additional details of the proposal. The President then asked Paul for his opinion of the plan.

Paul told the President that he thought the plan would not work, that he wanted no part of it, and that he would be obliged to respectfully decline the appointment! He explained that he had no doubt that the Army and Navy commanders in the Panama area were doing the best they could with the forces at their disposal, and that to set up an independent command in their areas, in charge of a commander in the Reserve, with forces and equipment drawn from their commands, would be an impossible situation. The President and the Secretaries expressed considerable surprise that anyone would turn down what they thought was a fine command and a great opportunity.

After further discussion it was decided that Paul would make a flying trip to inspect for the President all Army, Navy and Army Air installations from Mexico to Peru.

After the conference, Paul returned to the Navy Department and told Admiral King of the President's proposal. (The Admiral's comments were vividly unprintable!)

Paul's inspection trip to Panama was followed by similar trips for President Roosevelt to Alaska, the Aleutians, the Caribbean area and to South America. These led to his appointment as Assistant Inspector General. For services in this post Paul was awarded the Legion of Merit and letters of commendation to add to his other decorations. In 1946 he retired as Vice Admiral—the first Naval Reserve officer to attain that rank.

For the next four years Paul was vice president and a director of Mandel Brothers, one of Chicago's oldest and largest department stores.

Early in 1950, Paul joined the staff of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, better known as the "World Bank." There he has an important executive position in the Department of Technical Operations. This department examines all projects submitted for financing by any of the bank's 54 member nations and, when loans are made, follows through on the progress of the projects. To date, the bank has made 78 loans in 29 countries totaling over one and a half billion dollars.

Paul and his wife, Isabelle, now reside at the Hotel Claridge in Washington.

Their son, Paul, is a lieutenant (jg) on active duty—yes, he is in submarines!

Capt. Weems, who was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1912, is founder of the Weems System of Navigation. He was president of the Institute of Navigation in 1952. His standard textbook, Air Navigation, won the gold medal offered by the Aero Club of France. During World W a r II, his Weems Mark II Aircraft Plotter and the Weems Star Altitude Curves were Air Force standard equipment.

He also received a cash award and certificate from the Royal Society of Arts for a second-setting navigation watch, which he invented, and also won a cash award given by the U. S. Naval Institute for his outline of a book on leadership that is now a Naval Academy textbook.

He is co-founder of Weems and Plath, Inc. In 1933 Weems designed the first Air Almanac, and has authored approximately 400 technical articles, as well as four editions of his Line of Position book. He is also author of books on marine navigation and star altitude curves—with 500,000 copies going to the Air Force alone. His Mark II Aircraft Plotter went to a million copies for the Air Force, with another halfmillion to commercial markets.

The energetic and ageless retired naval officer was a star athlete during his midshipman days at the Academy—and following graduation. He was a member of the Naval Academy varsity crew, football, wrestling and boxing teams. He was selected on the All-American Football Team, the All-Naval Academy Crew, and in 192() —eight years after graduation—made the U. S. Olympic Wrestling Team. He was South Atlantic amateur wrestling champion at 175 pounds in 1919, '20 and '25.

Captain Weems was awarded the Bronze Star during World War I I . He is a Fellow in the Institute of Aeronautical Society, and in the American Geographical Society. He holds a license as a master and chief engineer, Oceans Unlimited.

On 29 March, 1889, Captain Weems was born in Montgomery County, Tenn. His home today is at historic Randall House in Annapolis, and he has a stock farm at Pleasant Plains. Several years ago he flew round-the-world with his son, the late Lt. Cdr. George Thackray "Bee" Weems, ,USN, Class of 1942.

His business duties include the chairmanship of the board of Aeronautical Services, Inc., and his social life includes membership in the Annapolis Club, the ArmyNavy Club and the Annapolis Yacht Club.

Philosophical Society Honors P. V. H. Weems, '12 Capt. Philip Van Horn Weems, U S N (Ret.), of Annapolis, Md., has been horiored by the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia for his invention of methods and instrument for celestial navigation, and will be awarded the Magellanic Premium for 1954.

The gold medal will be presented to him on 21 April at the annual general meeting of the Society, which was founded by Benjamin Franklin. The meeting will be held in the Society's headquarters adjacent to CAPT P. V. H. WEEMS, USN, R E T . . . . when a lieutenant commander.

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music to the ears, June Week. The firsters think in terms of graduation outfits, Pontiacs, and wedding bells. At the opposite end of the class ladder, the plebes are tempted to forget the present and project themselves into the future . . . days when they too will be upper classmen with a stripe on the sleeve of the blues and withthe highest class numeral on the white rvdvn t^^y^cvort hi All ]; out works pocket. One such dreamer found himself in lukewarm water before he was able to snap out of the reverie. He was given an invitation to go around and all

BY LEE SHORES too soon found himself engaged in a new cross-Bancroft game that was designed ostensibly to ready him for the rigors of youngsters cruise. He was supplied with a room number conveniently located in the uttermost regions of Bancroft and dissleet. Varying significance was placed on patched to find the color of the mail buoy. the procedure by the men who marched. The previously promoted addressee was Some referred to the tom-toms as an omi- provided with a long list of qualifying nous sign that there would be an attack questions designed to confuse and prolong before dawn. Others just sympathized with the issue. The routine lasted indefinitely; the duty percussionists. After two months each time the plebe had to return to his the gimmick is no longer new and the original persecutor to find out which ocean, doubtful have admitted that it is much north or south ocean, solid or striped buoy, easier to maintain the cadence and present horizontal or vertical stripes, can, nun, or a military appearance. spar, ad infinitum. He finally obtained reIn the somewhat more hospitable atmos- lief from th^ impossible task when the phere of the Mess Hall, Lieutenant Com- cruise boxes were brought up from below mander Morris and his talented associates and cruise box races began. Believe it or have won the approval of 3,600 listeners not they can still ring three bells and exwith their string ensemble. The musicians pect to hear, "I'd rather be a plebe than produce some very digestible luncheon a youngster on cruise, sir." music and once again prove that their agThat summer cruise is quite the topic gregation is probably the most versatile in of speculation as the mercury rises and the the nation. The members of the Brigade trees start to bud. Everyone has his own have nothing but praise to reward them little source of special, confirmed, official, for their excellence.' Lieutenant Morris' and top secret info that leads him to besecond in command, Mr. Schifanelli, has lieve beyond the shadow of a doubt that established himself as a leading march com- the cruise will go to Tasmania, with perposer and endeared himself with the mem- haps Heligoland as an alternate port. One bers of the first class, this year adding the smart cookie decided that he knew a way "Class of 1954" march to his credit. to check on his guess. He remembered that Amusing and yet confusing is the pleas- the Bull Department always has the dope ure that mids get out of displaying their in advance in order that it might prepare "Dear John" epistles, telling the world of a resume of the itinerary. Working under their romantic misfortunes. The run-of-the- that assumption, he skipped over to the mill "Dear John" follows a pattern that library and asked to check out some travel differs only in the details from the one the books on Heligoland and Tasmania. Lo victim received from the previous girl . . . and behold his hunch paid off when the "I don't exactly know how to say it. Jack librarian told him that those volumes were . . . there's this other boy . . . four years is every one signed out by Professor Pease, such a long time . . . thanks for the good Senior E. H. and G. Professor, and accomtimes . . . good luck, you deserve it . . . plished cruise guide author. Time alone we'll always be friends, etc." But we ran will be the test of the mid's genius. We'll into this one last week from a girl who probably all wake up some morning to find must have suspicioned that hers would end the scoop in the daily paper . . . not Tasup on a door. It went like this: mania with Heligoland as an alternate port, but Greenland, with Little America an alternate port.

Dear John, Spring brings flowers, and tourists. They I hope I don't sound too stilted but come in every sort of conveyance, by land this is an unusually hard letter to write. or by sea. It's an education to listen in on I hate the "Dear John" term, but I'm the guide's spiel at Tecumseh or some afraid that is what this is. You see, as other point of interest. The mid-coolies of this week-end I have been taken out never give up trying to make an acquaintof circulation permanently. I am going ance or two from amongst the feminine to be married this summer to a boy I sightseers. One Saturday the Brigade was met the first of this month. It hapassembled for the weekly half-hour inspecpened so fast everybody's head is swimtion stand. A couple of out-of-state lovelies ming, including mine. Good luck, you were making with the Brownies for all deserve it. they were worth. One mid forgot the dignity expected of him on such an occasion As ever. and began waving to attract attention. In Mary the midst of it all a very quiet and casual Officer of the Watch sauntered up behind At least that's calling a spade a spade him, cleared his throat once for effect, and and a "Dear John" a "Dear John." But asked, "Drying your fingernail polish, what is more interesting is the complimentary (?) close with its insinuation that son?" now she feels as she always has. That's About this time every night I think I the straw that broke the mid's back and hear a still, small voice inside calling to made him swear that women are no good. me and saying, "Don't you think you had Spring is right around the corner and better study a little A-C current, son?"

June Week not far atrail. That's sweet Maybe I had better oblige.

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When the date on the Form "W" finally changes from February to March you know that the battle with the Dark Ages has almost been won. The mere mention of the word March conjures up a vision of spring leave, three grand and glorious days in celebration of the sun's crossing its equinoctial. It is amazing how far a mid can go when he has seventy-four hours. Last year one Louisianan must have really wanted some shrimp gumbo. He made it to New Orleans and, surprisingly enough, back. It takes a true Mississippi River gambler to play tag with the whims of weather and airlines.

Speaking of the weather, everyone still talks about it, especially during this last winter which must have set some records, even for Maryland. There was a great deal more snow than shovelers and by the time the yard force got a path clear and sanded old Mother Nature just went and gave a repeat performance. Some people go wild over the white stuff. One three-striper we know obtained permission from the Officer of the Watch to go on a cross-country walk. Somehow he managed to find a sled and amused himself for the afternoon sliding down a fairway on the golf course.

Boys will be boys and the younger ones out in town got quite a kick out of snowballing mids marching through on their way to out-in-town church parties. The guys took a lot of cold ears and snow down the back. Then one of the J V footballers in the last rank decided that the situation had gone far enough. He deftly and oh so gently took the urchin, now taken completely aback (he had been told that mids never break ranks), and deposited him in a snow bank. The kid didn't say a word —just sat there with his jaw hanging and his eyes wide as saucers. Public relations vs. preservation.

It didn't take long for Mahan Hall to shift gears from the settings of the Masquerader production. Hay Fever, to the garb of the musical comedy that the Combined Musical Clubs are presenting the first and second weekends of the month.

Last year's Homewa/rd Bound won widespread acclaim, but Dave Reedy, production mentor, vows that the new offering, Turnin' Collegiate, is better yet. Bob Mack and Ted Lewis, the Rogers and Hammerstein of the Academy, are back again to produce original lyrics and music. What's more, the perennial keyboard favorite, Dick Gaines, has picked up the pen to add his composing talents.

Turning back a couple of months, the return from Christmas was marked with an innovation in the marching to class routine. Everyone knew that the band played march music on mild days, but January 4 was the first time in the memory of present classes that a drum section had been stationed in the yard to furnish the beat between every class, rain, snow, or 16

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by Oretha Swartz

President and Mrs. Eisenhower entertained at the White House on Tuesday night, 2 February, in honor of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Only top brass was invited, with no rank below a two-star general and a rear admiral, senior grade, who wore medals on their dress blues and, with "white tie and tails," decorations suspended from ribbons of every hue arni campaign.

Gold braid overshadowed the prettiest of gowns—but no swords clanked at the officers' sides. The new order for the Navy specifies that they be worn on formal official—^not social—occasions.

The President, with Mrs. Eisenhower gowned in shocking pink and gray lace patterned organza, led the Cabinet members and their wives. Vice President and Mrs. Nixon were on hand, and the Marine Band played throughout the evening. The color guard advanced ahead of the Presidential procession as it moved down the red-carpeted stairway, with White House aides pairing up as advance guard.

Early in the line were Adm. Arthur Radford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Mrs. Radford, and Adm. Robert B. Carney, Chief of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Carney. Among the Navy guests were "old timers" Fleet Adm. William D. Leahy and V. Adm. Emory S. Land, with the latter wearing his blue and white enamel Honorary Knight of the British Empire decoration.

Also attending were Adm. and Mrs. John Gingrich, R. Adm. and Mrs. Cary Jones, Adm. and Mrs. Thomas Kinkaid, V. Adm. and Mrs. George Fort, V. Adm. and Mrs. Arthur C. Davis, and R. Adm. and Mrs. Tom B. Hill.

Capt. Louise Wilde, W A V E S , wore the Navy blue bolero-type jacket with white blouse and floor-length navy skirt—the dress uniform for the W A V E S . It was noted that when Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs. Benson took a turn on the dance floor it was the first time during this Admitiistration that a member of the Cabinet has danced at a reception. . . .

Also in Washington, a number of Navy personnel attended the dinner at the White House given by President and Mrs. Eisenhower in honor of the President of Turkey, Celal Bayar, and Mme. Bayar.

The Turkish President was the first Chief of State of that country to visit America. Mme. Bayar brought as a gift to the First Lady a white wool coat embroidered in a gold carnation pattern— Turkey's national flower.

Guests included Vice President and Mrs. Nixon, Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Robert B. Anderson, Admiral and Mrs. Carney, Admiral and Mrs. Kinkaid, among many others. . . .

Adm. Arthur W. Radford and Mrs. Radford were honored at a reception given by members of the American Newspaper MARCH,

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Women's Club at the clubhouse on 20th Street, NW. . . .

A Valentine's Ball was sponsored by the Bureau of Ships at the Army-Navy Country Club on Friday night, 5 February, when traditional red and white hearts and flowers were profusely used in decorations. The first 100 ladies to arrive were presented with Vanta orchids flown from the Hawaiian Islands, and prizes for dancing were awarded—also to the lucky reservation slip holder.

Cdr. William D. Brinckloe was general chairman, with Mrs. T. H. White and Mrs. Jamie Adair in charge of decorations.

A minstrel show was put on by Cdr. Negus Knowlton, Cdr. Richard Reid, Commander Brinckloe, Lt. (jg) Carlotta Dondero and Lt. (jg) Patricia Moore.

They, in turn, introduced other numbers on the program, including Miss Dondero in a pantomime of Al Jolson singing "Mammy." The group danced the "Tennessee Wig Walk."

Jo Brinckloe—wife of the commander, sang "I Want To Be Loved by You" in imitation of Betty Boop, with Cdr. J. C. Smith as "Joe College."

"Dearie" was danced by Lts. (jg) Ruth Small, Mary Elizabeth Pettit, Irene Endreikis and Ens. Nancy Cresswell. They wore costumes typical of the flapper days.

The "Fifth Wheelers"—a five-man barbershop quartette—was made up of Capt.

W. A. Dolan, Jr., Capt. R. K. James, Capt.

Christian Engleman, Cdr. S. A. Sherwin and Lt. Cdr. R. E. Stark.

For the finale, Capt. L. V. Honsinger, dressed as a street-cleaner, enacted "Operation Clean-Sweep" that was a take-off on a current Department of Defense project of the same name.

Working on various committees for the ball were Cdr. William D. Roseborough

and Lt. Cdr. P. F. Erkenbrack, reservations ; Mrs. E. H. Conklin, flowers; Mrs. H. F. Stoner, prizes; Mrs. T. H. Rogers, orchestra; Mrs. Donald Furlong and Lt. Robert Desel, publicity, and Cdr. H. B. Reece, tickets.

ON THE RECORD

Chiang Kai-shek, wearing the five-star uniform of Nationalist China's generalissimo, spent more than four hours aboard the 32,000-ton U. S. aircraft carrier W A S F in Formosan waters, watching simulated air war maneuvers. U. S. and Nationalist officials said it was a goodwill visit, with no' political discussions.

Chiang flew to the ship by helicopter from the port of Keelung, and was received

by Capt. Patrick Henry, the carrier commander. On board to welcome him was V. Adm. Alfred M. Price, commander of the Seventh Fleet. A 21-gun salute was accorded the visitor.

Demonstrations by Navy helicopters included a simulated rescue pickup. Jet and propeller planes were launched from the carrier and live ordnance attacks were made off the WASP'S port side.

On the helicopter flights both to and from the ship, Chiang was accompanied

by R. Adm. Truman J. Hedding, commander of the U. S. Task Force 72 guarding the Formosa Straits. Others aboard the ship were U. S. Ambassador Karl L. Rankin, Capt. Henry T. Jarrell, naval attache of the U. S. Embassy, and a number of others. During the visit the guest had lunch with Captain Henry and 14 other American and Nationalist officials. . . .

R. Adm. George C. Dyer, commandant of the 11th Naval District, outlined the Navy's long-range estimated requirements along the South San Diego Bay area, where the needs include an operating base for seaplanes along the east side of the Silver Strand and approximately 4,000 feet of waterfront property on the eastern shore of San Diego Bay for a loading facility.

The proposals came after both the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista had announced plans to annex the unincorporated parts of South San Diego Bay in rival proceedings. The development would require considerable dredging to provide an improved deep-water channel to the Naval Station, along with better anchorage and turning basin facilities.

Admiral Dyer indicated that the Navy would be willing to cooperate with municipal authorities in any move to obtain federal financial aid for the dredging, projects. . . .

BUSHIPS' VALENTINE BALL . . . at Army-Navy Country Club, Washington, D. C , 1. to r. Negus Knowlton, Patricia Moore, Richard J. Reid, Jr. '41, Carlotta Dondero, and William D. Brinckloe, Jr. '37.

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Un the political front, Adm. William H. Standley, U S N (Ret.), of Coronado, Calif., former U. S. Ambassador to Moscow under the late President Roosevelt, has switched his long-time Democratic registration to Republican. The reasons for the departure has the admiral saying, in part, that "What has been handed us for 2() years under a Democratic administration is not good for the country. I have not liked the party attitude toward Communism, because I think Communism always has been a menace to our country and still is.

"So, feeling the way I doâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that the policy of the Democrats has not been the best for the country, and seeing little sign of any changeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there was no choice but to re-register as a Republican."

The registration switch was made without fanfare and caught the public attention due to a move to get him lined up recently in a Democratic group to participate in the coming campaign.

It is recalled that when Standley was Ambassador to Russia he revealed that gigantic U. S. contributions to the Soviet war effort against Germany were being hidden from the Russian people and the rest of the world. The' admiral's protest caused Dictator Stalin to acknowledge the aid.

Admiral Standley was honor guest at a recent meeting of the Coronado Republican Women. . . .

At Newport, R. I., graduation exercises at the Officer Candidate School had William P . Hobby, Jr., among the 925 graduates. Attending the services were Mrs. Oveta Gulp Hobby, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, and wartime director of the WAG, and her husband, Mr. Hobby, former Governor of Texas, and daughter, Jessica.

R. Adm. Charles B. Momsen, First Naval District commandant, who presented diplomas to the honor graduates, was principal speaker. Capt. Ralph C. Johnson, commanding officer of the Naval Schools Command, made introductory remarks.

Mrs. Hobby and party were accompanied to the graduation by R. Adm. Joseph H. Wellings, Naval Base commander, and Mrs. Welhngs.

At the Graduation Ball held the previous night, an unexpected gift of 1,800 palm fronds were sent to Newport by the director of public parks in Miami Beach, Fla. A "Bali Hai" theme was used in decorating Building 109 where the ball was held....

Adm. John W . Reeves, Jr., U S N (Ret.), is chairman of the 1954 Red Cross drive in Escambia County, Florida.

Adm. Reeves was in charge of the Naval Air Training Command from 1948 until his retirement in 1950. Since his return to Pensacola in 1952, he has been active in various civic organizations. He is now disaster chairman of the Red Cross chapter and is a member of the Community Chest and Cancer boards. . . .

Navy Secretary Robert B. Anderson has announced the award of the contract for building the third, 60,000-ton FORRESTALclass aircraft carrier to the Newport News, Va., Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. R. Adm. Wilson D. Leggett,' Jr., Chief of the Bureau of Ships, said the vessel will cost about 182 million dollars and should be finished by June of 1957. . . .

At Seattle, Wash., Henry "Skip" Richardson, Naval Academy grad and former Navy flyer, is campaigning for membership to the Seattle School Board, with elections to be held 9 March.

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speaker, with "A Career in Naval Aviation" his subject. Mrs. Ofstie was a dinner guest.

Lt. Gen. Emmett O'Donnell, Jr., U S A F , deputy chief of staff for Personnel, U. S. Air Force, and Mrs. O'Donnell were dinner guests, with the General talking on the subject, "A Career in the U. S. Air Force, later in the evening.

V. Adm. James L. Holloway, Jr., deputy chief of Naval Operations for Personnel and Chief of the Bureau, also former superintendent, discussed "The Navy as a Career."

Mrs. Holloway was a dinner guest.

Guantanamo, Cuba

R. Adm. Edmund B. Taylor, USN, new commanding officer of the Naval Base, and Mrs. Taylor have arrived from Newport, R. I., where the admiral was Commander, Destroyer Flotilla Two. Preceding their departure from the States, Admiral and Mrs. Taylor entertained at a farewell party at Denham Cottage, when guests included the officer s relief, R. Adm. Donald C. Varian.

Sasebo, Japan

Admiral Standley today.

Capt. Roy A. Gano, U S N , recently selected for Rear Admiral, is now in comRichardson, a scrap-steel buyer, says that mand of Service Squadron Three. He for"Western colleges are qualified to train merly was on duty at Pearl Harbor, where teachers, and this would free local schools he was chief of staff to R. Adm. B. B. from domination of national and interna- Biggs, U S N .

Mrs. Gano and two children joined her tional dogma originating in Columbia and other Eastern universities. Too often husband last month. A number of parties what has been billed as progressive has preceded the Ganos' departure from Habeen in reality a subservient conformity waii, among them a reception at the Makalapa Officers' Mess, and a luncheon to tyranny." . . .

The Navy has announced development of hosted by Capt. and Mrs. W . P . Chilton an airplane radar altimeter by which a pilot in their quarters. can tell immediately and exactly how far SHAPE Headquarters his craft is above ground.

Capt. John H. Morse, Jr., USN, who is The Navy Bureau of Aeronautics said the device met official acceptance tests at on duty with the Office of the Air Deputy, the Naval Air Development Center at General Norstad, U S A F , and Mrs. Morse Johnsville, Pa., and the Naval Air Test and three children are at home in Paris, after living in Fontainebleau, France, for Center at Patuxent, Md. The new altimeter works by sending six months.

Recently, the family drove to Naples via signals at the speed of light to the earth's surface. The signals bounce back in mil- Switzerland, Florence, Leghorn and Rome. lionths of a second. The time it takes them Then by ship they toured the eastern Medito return is measured electronically and terranean area, with stops in Tripoli, Athconverted automatically to read feet of ens and Istanbul. altitude. . . .

The two sons and daughter are attendThe Navy has asked the City of San ing S H A P E village school, that is sponDiego to zone the land around Miramar sored by S H A P E under the supervision of Naval Air Station on Kearny Mesa for the French educational system with some light industry rather than homes.

12 nationalities of children attending. Four The future development of the big jet basic languages are taught. base will be crippled, it is claimed, if homes Before going to Europe, Captain Morse are permitted under the field flight pattern, was on duty at Newport, R. I. During their a circle extending 12,000 feet from the year's stay in France, the Morses have center of the runways. . . . visited in Western Europe, and plan to The sum of $617 for the March of tour the Scandinavian countries and EngDimes was collected aboard the destroyer land. tender YELLOWSTONE whose 33 officers and Pearl Harbor 625 men averaged close to a dollar each.

The YELLOWSTONE returned from the R. Adm. George W . Bauernschmidt, reMediterranean in November and is moored cently commanding officer of the Naval off Coddington Point. Capt. Caleb B. Lan- Supply Center, has new orders to Clearing is skipper. The check was turned over field, Utah. A number of parties have preto the Newport County campaign against ceded the Bauernschmidts' departure, polio. . . . among them a dinner hosted by Dr. and Capt. Charles Greham Halpine, U S N Mrs. E. C. W . Lum, with R. Adm. and (Ret.), was elected commodore of the An- Mrs. Bartholomew W . Hogan, Capt. and napolis Yacht Club. A reception in his Mrs. W. L. Dyer and Capt. and Mrs. J. K. McCue attending. honor was held at the clubhouse. . . .

The Supply Corps Association gave a V. Adm. and Mrs. C. Turner Joy entertained at small dinners in honor of three stag luncheon for Admiral Bauernschmidt, speakers who addressed the first class in and the Naval Supply Center honored the couple at cocktails and dinner in the Pearl Mahan Hall.

V. Adm. Ralph A. Ofstie, deputy chief Harbor Officers' Club annex.

Hawaiian and Samoan entertainment of Naval Operations for Air, was the first S H I P M A T E

Adm. and Mrs. Harold Raynsford Stark was furnished throughout the evening, with entertained Lady Astor at luncheon in their the guests wearing informal island wear.

Members of the officer's staff enter- Glenbrook Road home.

Later in the evening. Marine Corps tained at a stag luncheon in his honor at "Peace of Heaven," the home of Lt. Cdr. Commandant and Mrs. Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr., joined with R. Adm. Neil K. Francesco M. Barbero.

Preceding the sailing of Admiral and Dietrich, U S N , and Mrs. Dietrich in givMrs. Bauernschmidt, hundreds of friends ing a tea in honor of Lady Astor.

The affair was held in the Shepherds' were on hand to say "aloha," and to present leis to the couple, while a group of quarters at the Marine Barracks, with some 40 guests attending.

Samoans danced to Hawaiian music.

Admiral and Mrs. Carney also enterR. Adm. J. L. Herlihy, who recently took command of the Naval Supply Cen- tained for her, at a luncheon in their quarter, and Mrs. Herlihy shared honors at a ters when guests included R. Adm. Walter reception with R. Adm. and Mrs. Bauern- F. Boone, U S N , and Mrs. Boone. . . . schmidt.

The Shepherds were hosts at a dinner The fete was held at the Pearl Harbor given in their quarters at the Marine BarClub, with members of the Supply Corps racks when guests included Portuguese Ambassador and Sra. Fernandes, Admiral Association the hosts.

The change of command Ceremonies took and Mrs. Radford, and Mrs. Radford's place in front of the main building of the brother and sister-in-law, Col. and Mrs. Paul Davison.

Supply Center. . . .

Also the Assistant Secretary of the Navy R. Adm. A. G. Bissett, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Bissett arrived in late January aboard for Air and Mrs. Smith, Adm. and Mrs. the DAVID S H A N K S . Admiral Bissett, who Louis Denfeld, R. Adm. and Mrs. Thomas has been in retirement, is in charge of the J. Kelly, Capt. and Mrs. J. P. W. Best Director Pacific Docks, recently moved to and Marine Brig. Gen. and Mrs. R. A. Anderson. . . .

Pearl Harbor. . . .

V. Adm. and Mrs. Arthur C. Davis enR. Adm. John M. Hoskins was relieved

by R. Adm. William D. Johnson as com- tertained at cocktails in their remodeled mander of the Pacific Division, Military home on Thornapple Street, upon the ocAir Transport Service, at change of com- casion of their seventh wedding anniversary.

Among the guests were the admiral's mand ceremonies at Hickam Air Force nephew. Dr. Edwin Davis, Jr., and Mrs. Base on 25 February.

A reception followed in the Officers' Davis of Omaha, Neb. Admiral Davis now is director of the Office of Foreign MiliClub. . . . tary Affairs of the Office of the Assistant Among the many guests at a reception Defense Secretary for international securheld in honor of Lt. Gen. Franklin A. ity affairs. He formerly was the U. S. Hart, Commanding General of Fleet Ma- deputy representative to NATO. . . . rine Forces, and Mrs. Hart held at MakaV. Adm. and Mrs. John E. Gingrich, R. lapa, were Adm. and Mrs. Felix B. Stump, R. Adm. and Mrs. A. P. Storrs, R. Adm. Adm. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Cowart, and and Mrs. W. R. Dowd, R. Adm. and Mrs. Mr. Struve Hensel, general counsel to the H. G. Hopwood, R. Adm. and Mrs. G. L. Department of Defense, and Mrs. Hensel Russell, Capt. and Mrs. B. F . Tompkins, were among the guests at the dinner given Capt. and Mrs. M. F. Leslie, Capt. and by Mr. and Mrs. Addison Vars at the Shoreham's Palladian Room. . . .

Mrs. W. D. Coleman. . . .

The promotion of R. Adm. Lloyd H. Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. James H. Stevens, Jr., entertained some 40 guests at a "wetting Thomas, USN, inspired the dinner at the down" party upon the occasion of the new Columbia Country Club given by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. J. Nicolaides. half gold stripe.

Mrs. Thomas, R. Adm. and Mrs. C. R. Another "wetting down" party was held in the Waiawa room of the Makalapa Offi- Brown, Cdr. and Mrs. Coleman Smith, cers' Club, with hosts including E. G. Capt. and Mrs. George Montgomery were Fanning, J. H. Pennington, and R. I. among the 100 guests. . . .

Curtis. . . .

Mrs. Thomas C. Edrington is visiting her son, Lt. Cdr. F. R. Edrington of Cakon Street, after visiting in Annapolis with her son-in-law and daughter, Lt. and Mrs. R. F. Schniedwind.

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

Adm. Robert B. Carney, Chief of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Carney entertained at dinner at Admiral's House, when guests included the French Ambassador and Mme. Bonnet, Senator Willis Robertson, Deputy Secretary of Defense and Mrs. Roger Kyes.

And Adm. and Mrs. Arthur Radford, Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Clifton Gates, Major Gen. and Mrs. Conger Pratt. . . .

Adm. and Mrs. Carney were hosts at cocktails to a number of friends from Naples whom they knew when he was stationed there as N A T O commander-in-chief for Southern Europe.

Guests included the Carneys' son-in-law and daughter, Cdr. and Mrs. Joseph K. LAUNCHING OF USS NAUTILUS: Left Taussig of Annapolis, who spent the week- to right: Mrs. Eugene P. Wilkinson, wife end at their quarters on Observatory Hill. of the prospective commanding officer, Also, Capt. John L. Chew, who served with Mrs. Eisenhower and Mr. John Jay Hopthe admiral in Naples, and Mrs. Chew, also kins, president and chairman of the board, of Annapolis. . . .

General Dynamics Corp.

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Capt. Daniel N. Logan was guest of honor at a farewell luncheon given at the Water Gate Inn by his colleagues at the Bureau of Aeronautics, upon his retirement from the service.

Annapolis, M d .

Now on a two-month trip to Florida, Nassau and the West Indies are Capt.

P. V. H. Weems, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Weems of Randall House.

Enroute South by motor, they visited a few days with their son-in-law and daughter, Cdr. and Mrs. Charles Dodds, in Jacksonville, Fla., where Commander Dodds is on duty at the Naval Air Station.

From Miami they flew to Nassau where they will stay several weeks. . . .

Capt. and Mrs. John S. Lewis entertained at cocktails in their Porter Road quarters for Mrs. Esther Van Wagoner Tufty, who. heads her own Washington news bureau. Mrs. Lewis formerly was with a news agency in the Capital.

Houseguests of the Lewises have been Mrs. Harvey Divekey of Aurora, 111., and Miss Helen Barr of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., who were enroute South. . . .

Mr. and Mrs. Ward Morehouse were guests for several days of his sister, Mrs. Marcel LeHardy, widow of Commander LeHardy, USN, of Franklin Street.

Mr. Morehouse is a columnist for the New York World Telegram and Sun. His wife is with Time magazine. . . .

Capt. and Mrs. Albert J. Greenacre and daughter, Catherine, have sailed for Buenos Aires, Argentina, where Captain Greenacre is senior adviser to the Naval W a r College.

Mrs. Greenacre has made her home here for over a year while her husband was on sea duty. . . .

Capt. and Mrs. Howard G. Corey had as recent guests Capt. and Mrs. James T. Smith of Washington, who attended the concert with them in Mahan Hall. . . .

Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Edmands entertained at cocktails in their Bowyer Road home for members of the Class of 1942, and their wives, in the Annapolis area. . . .

V. Adm. and Mrs. Harvey E. Overesch are spending some time in the States, and were weekend guests of V. Adm. and Mrs. C. Turner Joy in the superintendent's house.

The Overeschs are on an extended tour of the Far East, and came from Japan. . . .

Capt. Arthur D. Condon, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Condon were among the guests at the dinner given by Maj. Davis B. Wills, USMC (Ret.), in honor of United States Ambassador to Portugal Mr. Robert Guggenheim, and Mrs. Guggenheim.

The dinner was held at the Army-Navy Country Club. Also attending were Mrs. Condon's son and daughter*in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Drum Hunt, who are visiting them indefinitely.

The Drum Hunts and young son, Fred, Jr., have spent the past two years at Djakarta, in Indonesia.

The Guggenheims were on a brief visit in Washington and at their plantation, Poco Sabo, at Green Pond, S. C. They sailed on 27 February for Portugal aboard the ANDREA DORIA. . . .

Mrs. Harry A. Baldridge entertained at luncheon in honor of her sister, Mrs. Laurie Smith Allgood of New York, who spent February with her in Wardour.

A number of parties were given for the guest, including a luncheon with Mrs. Isaac C. Kidd the hostess. Mrs. Baldridge 19

Heimburg, raised. A reception was held in their honor. . . .

R. Adm. Peter W. Haas, Jr., commander of the Naval Base shipyard, and Mrs. Haas entertained at dinner in Quarters K for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cox. Mr. Cox retired after 50 years' employment at the shipyard. . . .

Capt. and Mrs. W. F. Cassidy were hosts at a farewell dinner in honor of Cdr. and Mrs. Norman S. Norse, who are now at home at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Capt. and Mrs. Morris Smellow and Capt. and Mrs. W. S. McLeon were others who entertained for the Norses preceding their departure. . . .

Cdr. C. W. Cushman, new commanding officer of the Naval Officer Procurement Office, and Mrs. Cushman were honored at a party given by the officers and civilian personnel of the Office.

Pensacola, Fla.

MISS MARY JO HAZEN, daughter of Capt. Joseph T. Hazen, USN, and Mrs. Hazen of Arnold, Md., whose engagement to Midn. John Everett Wells has been announced.

Lt. and Mrs. Jack Youngblade and baby daughter, Judy, are temporarily in Pensacola, with the officer now on a cruise. His wife and daughter are visiting her parents, Capt. and Mrs. Charles W. Crawford.

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E. Clarence Moore and Mrs. Edward Langdon Walbridge who had as guests R. Adm. and Mrs. W. K. Harrill, Capt. and Mrs. Laurence Wild, Capt. and Mrs. J. Richard Barry, among others.

V. Adm. and Mrs. William McComb Callaghan, V. Adm. and Mrs. Harold M. Martin, R. Adm. and Mrs. Earl E. Stone and Mrs. Forrest Sherman were among the box holders with Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Forward. A dinner preceded the fete.

R. Adm. and Mrs. George C. Dyer's box numbered R. Adm. and Mrs. Burton Davis, Capt. and Mrs. Gordon A. McLean, and Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Lewis B. Puller....

Mrs. Pearson flew to Los Angeles last month to spend several days with her mother, Mrs. Louise Stevens of Millford, Conn., who is staying in Hollywood until May. . . .

Admiral and Mrs. Dyer recently entertained at dinner in their North Island quarters when guests included Capt. M. C. Heine, commander, Naval Base, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Heine of Long Beach.

Also Capt. T. H. Templeton, commanding officer. Office of Naval Research, Pasadena Branch, and Mrs. Templeton....

Ens. and Mrs. James Wallace Perry are now at 1018 Wilbur Street. Mrs.. Perry is the former Miss Carol Bernardine Lynch of Severna Park, Md.

Capt. and Mrs. Harry W. Baltazzi of Cohasset, Mass., have purchased "Eastand Mrs. Smith attended the garden sym- over" on Wapping Road, Portsmouth, and posium at Williamsburg, Va., the latter will make it their home. The property Del M a r part of the month. . . . fronts on the Sakonnet River and adjoins R. Adm. J. R. Lannom, U S N ( R e t ) , R. Adm. Hubert E. Strange, USN the former Reginald C. Vanderbilt estate. and Mrs. Lannom had as houseguests re(Ret.), and Mrs. Strange entertained at The Baltazzi's have three daughters, the cently Cdr. and Mrs. Turner Cook and a small dinner for Capt. and Mrs. C. W. Misses Aileen, Emma and Julia Baltazzi.... daughter, Polly, of Los Angeles.

Truxall who had been visiting their son, Capt. and Mrs. John L. Maloney have The commander is with the Armed Midn. C. W. Truxall, Jr., fourth class. taken a house at Ayrault Street, with the Forces Radio Service that relays programs The Truxalls visited in Florida before captain recently taking command of the to all branches of the service outside the returning to the West Coast. . . .

USS DIONYSUS. . . .

United States.

Stopping over in Annapolis before going Guest of R. Adm. and Mrs. Joseph H. on to Florida were Capt. A. C. J. Sabalot, Wellings at the Naval Station quarters is C o r o n a d o , Calif.

U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Sabalot who have Mrs. Wellings' mother, Mrs. M. D. BerCapt. and Mrs. Thomas A. Donovan been living in Paris for the past several telsen of Dedham, Mass. . . . were hosts at cocktails in honor of Cdr. years. . . .

Mrs. Richard Cassidy, wife of Captain and Mrs. Earl W. Logsdon, from 5 :30 to Mr. and Mrs. Willis T. Armbruster have Cassidy, USN (Ret.), is visiting her 7:30 p.m. returned to their Wardour home after a daughter and son-in-law, Capt. and Mrs. visit of two weeks with their son-in-law Walter M. Foster of Pell Street. . . . and daughter, 2nd Lt. Chancey Lee HarshCapt. and Mrs. Leslie M. Slack had as field, USAF, and Mrs. Harshfield, at Tuctheir guest at Dolphin Gate Mrs. Slack's son, Ariz. mother, Mrs. Walton Hopkins of AnLieutenant Lee is in flight training at napolis, Md. . . .

Marana Air Force Base. . . .

Lt. Tracy H. Wilder, Jr., USN, has reAdm. and Mrs. H. Kent Hewitt of Or- ported for duty as aide and flag lieutenant well, Vt., who are staying a few months at to R. Adm. Charles C. Hartman, com5 Acton Place, were guests of honor at mander Destroyer Force, Atlantic Fleet. cocktails given by Mrs. W. T. Smith in her Lieutenant Wilder and his wife, the forhome at Acton Place. . . . mer Miss Barbara Mahaffy of Pulaski, are Capt. and Mrs. Lewis C. Coxe are in at King Road, Middletown. . . .

Upshur Road quarters, arriving from Cdr. Arthur F. Johnson, Class of 1938, Guam. The captain is the new public works commanding of the Newport-based officer at the Naval Academy, relieving destroyer USSofficer DALY, was awarded a star Capt. Ralph Ernest who has been ordered in lieu of a second letter of commendation to Norfolk. ribbon for meritorious achievement.

R. Adm. D. C. Varian, commanding DeP h i l a d e l p h i a , Pa. stroyer Flotilla Two, made the award in A farewell party was held for R. Adm. behalf of the commander. Naval Forces, John H. Brown, Jr., commandant of the Far East, on whose staff Commander JohnFourth Naval District, and Mrs. Brown, son served during the Korean conflict. upon the occasion of the retirement of the The DALY, flagship of Division 301, had officer after 43 years of naval service. The completed a 63,000-mile round-the-world Browns' new home is at Middletown, Del. cruise, which included four months in Japan The fete was held at the Commissioned and Korea, when she returned here on 15 Officers' Mess, Naval Base, with the staff, January. and their wives, the host. The Naval Base Band furnished music, and guests attended San D i e g o , Calif. from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware and Mrs. John B. Pearson, wife of Rear southern New Jersey, as well as civic leadAdmiral Pearson, USN, was one of the ers from Philadelphia.

BARBARA JOYCE HAZEN, A change of command ceremony took models at the Charity Ball fashion show MISS place at the Naval Base, with Admiral at the Hotel del Coronado on 26 February. daughter of Capt. Joseph T. Hazen, USN, Among those who held boxes and enter- and Mrs. Hazen of Arnold, Md., is a freshBrown's flag brought down and the flag of the new commandant, R. Adm. Ernest von tained at dinner before the ball were Mrs. man at Goucher College in Baltimore, Md. 20

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Commander Logsdon left last month for sea duty, with his wife remaining at her home here. . . .

Capt. and Mrs. Elliott Loughlin entertained at cocktails in their home after 5 :30 p.m., when guests included division commanders, commanding officers of submarines of Squadron Three, and staff officers attached to the squadron, and their ladies.

Captain Loughlin is commanding officer of Submarine Squadron Three. . . .

Delayed news from Europe is that Frank Godfrey Wells, son of Capt. and Mrs. John K. Wells of Coronado, Calif., found skiing conditions poor in the Swiss and Italian Alps during the past holidays.

The Rhodes scholar at Oxford spent a day in Yugoslavia, and most of the holiday season in the Alps and in London as house guest of Capt. and Mrs. Frank Busey....

Cdr. and Mrs. John F. Refo and sons.

Carter and Ian, are at Tenth Street. Commander Refo, formerly on duty at the Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, is now attached to Squadron VC-6, North Island.

Mrs. Refo is the former Patricia Beaumont, daughter of Mrs. John C. Beaumont and the late Brig. Gen. Beaumont, USMC.

NAVY WIVES Washington, D. C.

Seattle, Wash.

R. Adm. and Mrs. Allan E. Smith entertained at a reception in their quarters in honor of the new commandant of the 13th Naval District, R. Adm. Albert M. Bledsoe, and Mrs. Bledsoe.

Admiral and Mrs. Smith left the first of February on a globe-circling trip, that was preceded by many parties in their honor. Among them was a farewell fete given by Mr. Kenneth Bumstead, British consul-general, and Mrs. Bumstead in their home.

The naval officers and their wives in the area honored the Smiths at a no-host party in the Commissioned Officers' Mess at Pier 91.

The Smiths entertained at a dinner-dance in their quarters for the Lakeside School

MISS CATHERINE JANE REDGRAVE, daughter of Capt. Dewitt C. Redgrave, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Redgrave of Atlanta, Ga., the bride-elect of William Kurt Hohlstein of Rutherford, N. J. MARCH,

senior class, of which their son. Carter, is a member.

A guest in their quarters had been Adm. Andre Jubelin, French naval attache in Washington. . . .

Capt. James R. Davis has been transferred from San Diego and is now the public works officer of the 13th Naval District. With him are his wife and four children, Alisann, Christopher, Helen and Patricia. . . .

Cdr. D. Adams Frost, U S N ( R e t ) , and Mrs. Frost have been visiting their stepdaughter, Mrs. William Tagg, and Captain Tagg, USN, of Norfolk, Va. During their visit Commander Frost— who spent a number of years in the Orient on various tours of duty—arranged various centerpieces from materials that he gathered from the banks of the Lafayette River. These were arranged with the use • of ceramic figures or interestingly shaped rocks—an Oriental idea—along with foliage, marsh grasses and driftwood.

Mrs. Frost, also a flower arranging enthusiast, is a member of the Frederic Huette Garden Club.

1954

Supply Corps Wives luncheon Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower was guest of honor at the annual spring fashion show and luncheon of the Navy Supply Corps Officers' Wives Club on 9 February in the Army-Navy Country Club.

Mrs. Murrey L. Royar, wife of the Chief of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, is president of the club. Assisting her in welcoming the guests and members were Mrs. Walter W. Honaker, vice president of the club, and Mrs. Albert F. Ryan, Jr., executive chairman.

The honor guests included Mrs. Robert B. Anderson, wife of the Navy Secretary; Mrs. Wildred J. McNeil and Mrs. Charles S. Thomas, wives of Assistant Secretaries of Defense, as well as Mrs. Thomas S. Gates, wife of the Undersecretary of the Navy, and Mrs. Raymond H. Fogler and Mrs. James H. Smith, Jr., wives of the Assistant Secretaries of the Navy.

Also Mrs. Arthur W. Radford, wife of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Mrs. Robert B. Carney, wife of the CNO, and Mrs. Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr., wife of the Marine Commandant.

And Mrs. Tom B. Hill, wife of the Commandant of the Potomac River Naval Command; Mrs. A. A. Antrim, wife of the Commandant of the Mechanicsburg (Pa.) Supply Depot, and Mrs. Ralph J. Arnold, wife of the Commandant of the Philadelphia Aviation Supply Depot.

Accompanying the First Lady was Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree, her secretary.

MISS BARBARA MORRIS, daughter of R. Adm. Robert M. Morris, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Morris of Annapolis, Md., is a freshman at Mt. Vernon Junior College, Washington, D. C. tagon made Water Gate Inn the setting for their recent meeting.

Assisting were Mrs. Eugene Thomas Sands, Mrs. Edward H. C. Fredericks, Mrs. John C. Jolly and Mrs. G. B. Bjornson.

Nationat

War College Women's C/ub

Mrs. William M. Kabler of Alexandria, Va., spoke on the subject of "Old Alexandria" at last month's luncheon meeting held at the Fort McNair Officers' Club.

Hostesses were Mrs. C. V. Clifton, Jr., Mrs. F. P. Sturdivant, Mrs. Lamar Lee, Jr., Mrs. J. H. Tobler, with Mrs. C. E. Birgfeld in charge of reservations.

Naval

Officers' Wives Club CEC

Guest speaker at the February meeting of the club was Helen Bullock, historian of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, who spoke on the subject, "Save the Pieces."

The luncheon meeting was held at the Army-Navy Country Club. Mrs. A. H. Castelazo was chairman of hostesses.

Annapolis, Md. Naval

Academy

Women's

Club

Mrs. Esther Van Wagoner Tufty spoke on "A Washington Reporter Off the Record" at the regular monthly meeting of the club held at the Officers' Club. She was introduced by Mrs. Theophilus H. Moore, MSTS Wives luncheon program chairman.

Mrs. Robert B. Carney was honor guest Mrs. Tufty recently completed a roundat a luncheon of the Military Sea Transportation Service Wives last month at the-world assignment that included coverage of the strikes in Paris, the upheaval Water Gate Inn. in Beirut and at Karachi. She formerly Mrs. Francis Denebrink, wife of Vice was president of the Women's National Admiral Denebrink, M S T S commander, Press Club in Washington, D. C. presented Mrs. Carney to the members. A A luncheon preceded the program, with program on ceramics was presented by Mrs. W. L. Morse. Mrs. S. P. Smith and Mrs. Russell S. Callow, president, the Other guests included officers and Mrs. W. C. P. Bellinger were decorating hostess. committee chairmen. During the tea hour chairmen.

Mrs. L. I. David, Mrs. Spencer E. Dickinson, Mrs. Carl H. McMillan, Mrs. J. P. luncheon Meeting Compton, Mrs. William Greene, Mrs. W. Mrs. V. R. Roane was entertainment I. Donaldson, Mrs. Ward Byington, Mrs. chairman when the wives of Naval officers W. J. Norton and Mrs. Dane B. Adams stationed in the O P 34 section at the Pen- were hostesses.

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Norfolk, Va.

The Book Review Group of the Naval Academy Women's Club had Mrs. Barham R. Gary as guest speaker at the meeting of the group at the Officers' Club. Her subject was "The Making of Books."

Mrs. Gary, whose home is in Annapolis, was translator of Desiree, from the original German to English. She formerly was with a publishing house in New York.

Hostesses during the tea hour were Mrs. Ernest DeRose, Mrs. George Fagan, Mrs. Spencer E. Dickinson, Mrs. Russell S. Callow, Mrs. G. F. Duvall, Mrs. M. D. Gilmore, Mrs. Roy E. Hampton, Mrs. Paul R. Heineman, Mrs. J. C. Hempstead and Miss Katherine Hottel. Mrs. Daniel Banks and Mrs. John R. Palmer poured.

Fifth Naval

District

luncheon

The officers' wives of the Fifth Naval District met for luncheon in the Commissioned Officers' Club, Naval Base, with Mrs. H. O. Parish the hostess.

Mrs. Van de Weile, Richmond and Washington, D. C, hat designer, gave a demonstration of making and trimming hats.

Regular monthly luncheon meetings will be held throughout the season, and all wives in the area are invited to attend.

Reservations may be made with Mrs. Lawrence at 2-8211, e x t 3369.

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College

Wives

Club

Prof. William T. Jones of Pomona College, now on the War College staff, spoke on the subject, "How to Live With Our Allies and Like It," at last month's lecture sponsored by the club.

Mrs. Robert W. Cooper is chairman of the club.

San Diego Wives

Luncheon

Wives of the 11th Naval District Civil Engineer Corps officers met for luncheon in the home of Mrs. Carl Porter, when a barbecue was held on the patio. Captain Porter is civil engineer officer for the district.

Plans were made for a hobby show to be held in June.

1948 Wives luncheon

Mrs. Franklin F. Lane, widow of Captain Lane, (MC) USN, spoke on fashions at the meeting of the Naval Academy Class of 1948 Wives Club luncheon at the Officers' Club. She is manager of a dress shop in West Annapolis.

Mrs. Richard E. Shimshak and Mrs. H. A. Humphrey were hostesses. Luncheon decorations were traditional red and white Valentine Day colors.

Guests also included wives of several 1949 class members, and Mrs. Robert C. Mathis whose husband was in the Class of 1948 at West Point.

THE NAVY THRIFT SHOP in Seattle, S u b m a r i n e Wives Wash., is sponsored by the Navy Officers' Wives of submarine officers in the San Wives Club, of which Mrs. John W. Diego, Calif., area presented the crippled Crumpacker, far left, is president. Super- daughter of a deceased submarine officer visor of the shop is Mrs. John Joseph with a correspondence course at a New Greytak, right. Proceeds from the sale of York art school. donated articles go to the Navy Relief Mrs. Herman W. Kreis, welfare chairSociety. man for the group, was in charge of raisAntitfues and Interior Decorating ing funds for the scholarship. She was asThree service wives spoke to members sisted by Mmes. R. D. Grantham, R. S. of the Antiques and Interior Decorating Garvey, Paul Vissat, C. K. Schmidt, H. J. Group of the Naval Academy Women's Rue, II, Donald H. Weidig, E. B. Rogers, Club at a meeting in the Officers' Club, Jr., and Lt. E. W. Daniels. with Mrs. Hugh P. LeClair speaking on a basic color scheme.

Seattle, W a s h .

Mrs. Levin H. Campbell talked on furNaval Officers' Wives Club niture, and Mrs. James M. Doyle discussed fabrics. A tea concluded the afternoon.

Mrs. Allan E. Smith was honored at a tea given by members of the club in the Naval Academy Garden Club bachelor-officers' quarters at Pier 91. The tea preceded the sailing of Rear Admiral Mrs. A. S. Striker of Arlington, Va., and Mrs. Smith on an extended world-wide demonstrated flower arrangements at the cruise. meeting of the club, at the Officers' Club.

Pouring were Mrs. Alex Jackson, Jr., Mrs. Howard G. Corey presided at the and Mrs. A. C. Wood. Assisting were Mrs. business session.

D. R. Cappell, Mrs. R. E. Tomlinson and Hostesses for the tea that followed were Mrs. C. T. Youngblood.

Mrs. Carl H. McMillan, Mrs. W. C. Neese and Mrs. T. A. Ruoff. Mrs. Boynton Bar- CHAIRMEN of the Layette Shop of the Mrs. Smith, who served as honorary rett is program chairman.

Navy Thrift Shop in Seattle are Mrs. president of the club, was presented with G. R. Johnston (left) and Mrs. W. B. travel gifts by the group.

Howard. Club members make the layettes 1946 Wives Luncheon for distribution to enlisted personnel in P e a r l H a r b o r The Class of '46 Wives Club met at the the area.

Officers' Club for luncheon, with Mrs. A. Supply Corps Wives A. Burki and Mrs. F. D. Harmer hostesses.

Mrs. George M. Baudrnschmidt was honThe newly elected president of the club Ship's Wives Luncheon ored at a luncheon preceding her deparis Mrs. Carl F. Turk, with Mrs. W. J. R. The wives of officers of the U S S R O - ture with Rear Admiral Bauernschmidt Dunseath, vice president, and Mrs. J. P. ANOKE met for luncheon at the Breezy for Utah, with members of the Pearl HarCulwell, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. H. P. Point Officers' Club, Naval Air Station. bor Supply Corps Wives the hostesses.

Glindeman is publicity chairman.

Mrs. P. O. Burch and Mrs. A. K. FenThe guest of honor was presented with tress were in charge of reservations. a Hawaiian lei, and a gift by the members.

Foreign

Languages

Luncheon

Some 20 wives of members of the Foreign Languages Department at the Naval Academy met for luncheon at the Officers' Club.

Mrs. Donald J. McDonald, wife of the head of the department, and Mrs. William Holman were in charge of arrangements.

Wives luncheon

Kodiak, Alaska

The officers' wives of the USS SHENANDOAH met for luncheon at the Commissioned Officers' Club, Little Creek, Va., with Mrs. W. W. Dann and Mrs. T. M. Wilson in charge of reservations.

Officers' Wives

Class Wives E, H and G Wives

Club

Wives of members of the Department of English, History and Government met for luncheon at the Officers' Club, with Mrs. W. L. Adair, Mrs. William W. Jeffries, Mrs. Russell P. Strange hostesses. Chairman was Mrs. E. Maxwell Morgan.

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Luncheon

Wives of members of the Naval Academy Classes of 1951, '52 and '53 met for luncheon in the Williamsburg Room of the Naval Operating Base Officers' Club, with Mrs. Thomas Tonseth ('52), Mrs. William Lawrence ('51) and Mrs. Charles C. Baldwin ('53) hostesses.

Club

A luncheon meeting is held the second Thursday of each month by the Officers' Wives Club members, with varied programs including such subjects as talks and films on Kodiak bear hunts, Alaskan wildflowers and floral arrangements. Unusual pieces of driftwood and seedpods are used in arrangements as well as many objects native to the area.

Mrs. W. K. Rhodes, wife of the commanding officer of the Kodiak Naval Station, is among the active members of the club that was founded in May 1953. Since S H I P M A T E

birth of a daughter, Nancy Hope, on 15 January.

Commander Smalzel is on duty at the Naval Engineering Experiment Station.

that time the group has been active in raising money for use by the Naval Station Nursery.

A project that was carried out with enthusiasm was the publication of a cookbook entitled, What's Cooking in Kodiak. The first editionÂťwas sold in such a short time that a second printing is now underway.

The book has unusual art work featuring typical Alaskan scenes in addition to a recipe section devoted to the cooking of fish and wild game found in the area.

Mrs. J. A. Gannon, Jr., is secretary of the club.

Christening

Little Margaret Elizabeth, daughter of Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. E. G. Fanning, was christened in the Makalapa Chapel, Hawaii, on 24 January, with Chaplain Paul G. Linaweaver officiating at the ceremony.

Godparents are Cdr. and Mrs. William A. Ellis, who entertained at a party in their quarters following the baptism. A wee sized lei of white carnations was given the child by Mrs. Ellis.

NAVY JUNIORS Jangos, Washington, D. C.

When 40 junior Jangos received nurses aid caps in the District Medical Society auditorium, 17 postgraduates were awarded red, white or blue chevrons for almost 5,000 additional hours of duty in Doctors Hospital. Dr. Alan Chenery, board chairman of the hospital, and R. Adm. Don S. Knowlton, (MC) USN, conducted the ceremony.

Among those receiving red chevrons for 500 hours each was Miss Elpsth Norgaard, daughter of V. Adm. Rollo N. Norgaard, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Norgaard.

Mrs. J. Robert Ryan is president of JANGO.

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De Kane

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MISS ANN PLEASONTON WALSH, w^hose engagement to Ens. Richard C. Avrit, USN, has been announced by her mother, Mrs. Maurice Ogle of Annapolis, Md. Her father is the late Cdr. Charles S. Walsh, USN.

Debutante

Among the debutantes of the winter season is Miss Katherine W. Glover, daughter of R. Adm. and Mrs. Cato Glover, Jr., who 'made her debut at the St. Cecelia Ball in Charleston, S. C. Admiral Glover is in charge of advanced Naval Air Training in Corpus Christi, Tex. Attends UN

Meet

Miss Barbara Joyce Hazen, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Joseph T. Hazen of Joyce Lane, Arnold, Md., was among the Goucher College students making a field trip to the United Nations headquarters in New York.

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A spring fashion show, sponsored by the Florence Kingsbury Shop of Annapolis, will be held 5 May. Co-chairmen are Miss Henrietta Carter and Miss Ellen Howard. A $50 certificate given by the shop will be raffied.

The aimual mother-daughter tea was held on Valentine's Day at Alumni House, with Miss Anne McWilliams chairman of arrangements. The tea was held from 4-6 p.m. Miss Anna Lib Wells is president of the chapter.

Son Diego Chapter,

the birth of a daughter, Linda Leith, on 11 January.

The baby is the granddaughter of R. Adm. Bernard L. Austin, USN, and Mrs. Austin of Annapolis, Md., and of Rear Admiral Watkins, USN, and Mrs. Watkins of Washington, D. C. Birth of Son

Cdr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Hindman of Newport, R. I., announce the birth of a son, Kirk Stanley, on 16 January at the Naval Hospital.

The infant's father is on the staff of the Naval War College.

Birth of Daughter

Cdr. and Mrs. Charles W. Smalzel, USN, of Annapolis, Md., announce the

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New pledges to Tau Omicron Phi service sorority are the Misses Sue Britt, Nancy France, Lynn Ray, Dale Tallman, Pat de Carre, Gwen Newton, Sharon Flaherty, Monica LeClair, Mary Simpson, Kay Mattison, Sally Ann Cooper, Virginia Rosewaine, Thea Spencer, Arm Perkins and Eileen Lagle.

The girls' pledgeship requires work on the sorority's rummage sale and Red Cross work. Proceeds from the sale, which will be held in March, go to the Milk Fund.

The group celebrated the 26th year of the sorority's founding at a birthday dance on 3 February at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, Marine Recruit Depot.

MISS LINDA CAMERON WOOD, whose engagement to Ens. Allen Bane HigginBirth Announced botham, USN, has been announced by her L t (jg) and Mrs. Frank Thomas Wat- parents, Capt. Lester O. Wood, USN, and kins, Jr., of Portsmouth, N. H., announce Mrs. Wood of Norfolk and Annapolis.

MARCH,

1954

R. Adm. Frederick Irving Entwistle, USN, and Mrs. Entwistle of Norfolk, Va., have announced the engagement of Mrs. Entwistle's daughter, Miss Anne Howard Ingram, to Mr. John Orem Watkins, son of R. Adm. Frank Thomas Watkins, U S N , and Mrs. Watkins of Washington, D. C. Miss Ingram is the daughter of the late Mr. William Austin Ingram. She is a graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart in San Francisco and attended the College of William and Mary at Williamsburg, Va., where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She is now attending the University of California at Berkeley.

Mr. Watkins attended Menlo School for Boys and San Jose State College in California. He is now in business in Palo Alto.

His father is deputy chief of Naval Operations for Administration.

Admiral Entwistle is commander, Operational Development Force, Naval Base in Norfolk.

The wedding will take place in the summer.

Capt. Lester O. Wood, USN, and Mrs. Wood of Norfolk and Annapolis have announced the engagement of their daughter.

Miss Linda Cameron Wood, to Ens. Allen Bane Higginbotham, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Higginbotham of lager,.

W. Va. Miss Wood is now attending Hood College in Frederick, Md. Ensign Higginbotham attended Duke University and was graduated from the Naval Academy, Class of 1953. He is serving aboard the U S S D E S MOINES.

No date has been set for the wedding.

Capt. Dewitt C. Redgrave, Jr., U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Redgrave of Atlanta, Ga., have announced the engagement of their daughter. Miss Catherine Jane Redgrave, to Mr. William Kurt Hohlstein, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Hohlstein of Rutherford, N. J. Miss Redgrave is the granddaughter oÂŁ the late Cdr. Dewitt Clinton Redgrave,, USN, and Mrs. Redgrave who lives withi the bride-elect's uncle and aunt, R. Adm_ Wesley McLaren Hague, USN, Commandant of the Armed Forces Industrial College, and Mrs. Hague at Fort McNair, Va. She is also the great-granddaughter of the late Gen. Henry M. Robert, USA, author of Robert's Rules of Order, and Mrs. Robert who makes her home with the Redgrave family. Her aunt is Mrs. Henry M. Robert, Jr., of Annapolis, Md. A senior at Duke University, she is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Mr. Hohlstein will be graduated from Duke this spring, after which he will go into the 23

Air Force. H e is a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

The wedding is planned for 7 June at Durham, N. C.

The wedding will take place in the autumn.

Norwalk. The bride was graduated from Connecticut College for Women. Lieutenant Rule is a graduate of the Naval Academy, Class of 1950, and is stationed at the Submarine Base, New London.

Mrs. Maurice Ogle of .'Vnnapolis announces the engagement of her daughter. Sunday, 3 January, Miss Barbara Ann Mrs. Meinolph Valen Kappius of San Miss Ann Pleasonton Walsh, to Ens. Rich- Packman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MalMarino, Calif., formerly of Boston, an- ard C. Avrit, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. colm G. Packman of Douglaston, Long nounces the engagement of her daughter, Roy Avrit of Seattle, Wash.

Island, N. Y., and Lt. (jg) Charles P .

Miss Linda Lothrop Kappius, to Lt. (jg) Miss Walsh is the daughter of the late Hary, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Emmett Scott Hightower, U S N , son of Cdr. Charles S. Walsh, long-time Navy J. Hary of Roslyn, Pa., in Christ EvanCapt. Emmett D. Hightower, (MC) U S N , crew coach. She is the granddaughter of gelical Lutheran Church, Little Neck, Long and Mrs. Hightower of Beaufort, S. C. Mrs. Middleton Semmes Guest of War- Island. Lieutenant Hary is a graduate of Miss Kappius, daughter of the late Dr. dour. In June she will be graduated from the Naval Academy, Class of 1949, and is attached to the U S S CUBERA. Home, NorKappius, a former professor at the Har- Sweet Briar College, in Virginia. folk, Va. vard Medical School, attended Pasadena Ensign Avrit is attached to the U S S City College and will graduate this spring GEORGE K . MACKENZIE, based on the West Friday, 1 January, Mrs. Jeanne Gletmon from George Washington University.

Coast.

Harris, daughter of Capt. James Blair Lieutenant Hightower attended Pasadena A June wedding is planned.

Glennon, U S N , and Mrs. Glennon of City College before entering the Naval Jamestown, R. I., and Washington, D. C , Academy, where he was a member of the and Col. Harris Benjamin Hull, U S A F , in Class of 1951. H e is stationed at the SubAlexandria, Va. marine Base at New London, Conn. His Capt. Joseph T. Hazen, USN, and Mrs. father is commanding officer of the Naval Hazen of Joyce Lane, Arnold, Md., an- Monday, 28 December, Miss Jane Carlyle Hospital in Beaufort. nounce the engagement of their daughter, Pohl, daughter of Capt. Harold John Pohl, The wedding will take place in the early Miss Mary Jo Hazen, to Midn. John Ever- USN, and Mrs. Pohl of New York, and ett Wells, first class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lt. (jg) Joseph Barbour Wilkinson, Jr., spring.

William Wells of Evansville, Ind. USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. WilkinMiss Hazen attended Western Maryland son of Houston, Tex., in St. Patrick's Capt. James Erskine Hamilton, U S N College in Westminster, Md., and will Cathedral, New York. Lieutenant Wilkin(Ret.), and Mrs. Hamilton of Washing- complete a year's course at the Anne Arun- son is a graduate of the Naval Academy, ton, D. C , have armounced the engagement del General Hospital School of Practical Class of 1952, and is in flight training at Pensacola. of their daughter, Miss Marguerite Mary Nursing in May. Hamilton, to Mr. James Longuemare She is the granddaughter of the late Dr. Tuesday, 22 December, Miss Patricia WhitMooney, son of Col. James Sylvester and Mrs. J. Burch Joyce of Baltimore. Capfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HarMooney, U S A ( R e t ) , and Mrs. Mooney. tain Hazen is on duty at the Pentagon. rison Whitfield of Suffield, Conn., and 1st Miss Hamilton was graduated from Midshipman Wells attended the Univer- Lt. Clar"k Robert Wozencraft, USMC, son Georgetown Visitation Convent and Trin- sity of Indiana before entering the Naval of the late Mrs. Richard O. Wozencraft ity College. Mr. Mooney is a graduate of Academy. of Paterson, N . J., in Calvary Episcopal Cornell University and attended Loyola Church. The bride attended Bennett Junior A Jime wedding will be held in the NaCollege Graduate School in Baltimore. H e College in Millbrook, N. Y., and is a memserved in the U. S. Army for three years val Academy Chapel. ber of the Cotillion Club and the Junior during World W a r I I .

League of Hartford. Lieutenant Wozencraft was graduated from the Naval AcadMr. and Mrs. DeWitt C. Thomas of emy, Class of 1951, and has been in flight Mr. and Mrs. William Mills Dempsey Princess Anne County, Virginia, have an- training at Pensacola. of Washington, D. C , announce the en- nounced the engagement of their daughgagement of their daughter, Miss Mary ter. Miss Eleanor Jane Thomas, to Ens. Saturday, 12 December, Miss Rosemary Jane Dempsey, to Lt. Harry Stetson Kel- Edward Patterson Woodworth, USN, son Maureen Meadows, daughter of Mr. and ler, Jr., USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keller of Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. Milton R. Wood- Mrs. James Preston Meadows of Tallasof East Hartford, Conn. worth of Norfolk, Va., at present stationed see, Ala., and Lt. (jg) Merle Maurice Barker, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Miss Dempsey was graduated from Sa- in Germany.

Barker of Hutchinson, Kan., at the Pencred Heart Academy, Immaculata Junior Miss Thomas attended Mary Washing- sacola Naval Air Station Chapel. The College and Trinity College. She is a ton College of the University of Virginia member of the editorial staff of the Wash- and the Norfolk Division of the College of bride attended the University of Alabama. ington Times-Herald.

William and Mary. She is now attending Lieutenant Barker attended the University Lieutenant Keller was graduated from Orsolya Academy of Creative Art in Nor- of Indiana and was graduated from the Naval Academy, Class of 1952. Home, the Naval Academy, Class of 1947. H e is folk.

Hutchinson, Kan. stationed at the Naval Shore Station DeEnsign Woodworth was graduated from development Board in Washington. the Naval Academy, Class of 1953.

Wednesday, 28 October, Miss Wanda A spring wedding is planned.

The wedding will take place 17 April Claire Huffman, daughter of R. Adm. Leon Joseph Huffman, U S N , and Mrs. in Norfolk.

Huffman of Coronado, Calif., and Mr. Conrad Frank Wagner, Jr., son of Mr. Mrs. Stanley E. Greaves of Sayville, L. WEDDING BELLS and Mrs. C. F. Wagner of Pacific Beach, I., has aimounced the engagement of her daughter. Miss Sylvia Greaves, to Ens. Saturday, 30 January, Miss Pamela Price Calif., in Yuma, Ariz. The bride is a Louis McPherson Fead, USN, son of Mrs. Harrison, daughter of R. Adm. Beverley junior at San Diego State College. Mr. Louis H. Fead of Ann Arbor, Mich., and R. Harrison, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Har- Wagner is a graduate of the same college rison of Coronado, Calif., and L t (jg) and is in the San Diego County tax dethe late Judge Fead.

Miss Greaves, daughter of the late Mr. Francis Langston McGeachy, USN, son of partment. Admiral Huffman is presently Greaves, is attending Wheaton College in Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. McGeachy of chief of staff to Adm. Lynde McCormick, Norton, Mass. Ensign Fead was graduated Chipley, Fla., in Christ Episcopal Church, Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic. The from Admiral Farragut Academy and the Coronado. The bride is a graduate of Hol- young couple is at home in San Diego. ton Arms in Washington, D. C , and LawNaval Academy, Class of 1953. ton School in Los Angeles. Lieutenant McGeachy attended the University "of Florida and was graduated from the Naval AcadCdr. Algernon Sidney Joyner, USN, and emy, Class of 1951. At home, Alameda Air MARCH 7 Mrs. Joyner of Norfolk, Va., and Franklin- Base. ton, N. C , announce the engagement of is the Deadline Date their daughter, Miss Elizabeth Anne Joy- Saturday, 16 January, Miss Mary Whipple ner, to Mr. Raymond John Mattes, son of Ireland, daughter of the late Judge and for Mrs. Frank Lee Walton of Norfolk, and Mrs. Richard H . Ireland of Norwalk, Conn., and Lt. (jg) Adrian Ogle Rule, 3d, the late Mr. Mattes.

A P R I L SHIPMATE COPY Miss Joyner and Mr. Mattes are students USN, son of Mrs. Adrian Ogle Rule, Jr., at Norfolk Division, College of-William of Pensacola, Fla., and the late Captain Rule, U S N , in Trinity Episcopal Church, and Mary-VPI. 24

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UNITED STATES NAYAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SECRET Did you notice the scarcity of halftones of class or social groups or gatherings in this issue of Shipmate?

W a n t to k n o w why? W e had none to print, much t o our regret.

Every reader of this magazine is an associate editor but, unfortunately, most are non-contributing.

Badly needed is material for "What's the Dope," both news items and photographs. W e do have some working associate editors w h o send in each m o n t h material to be included under the notes of their classes, b u t these stout souls are few and far between, the intervening spaces being filled for the most part with news painfully extracted by our staff from routine correspondence received at t h e main office.

By reading between the lines and using a little ingenuity, w e are able to supply items of news. Photographs pose a diflferent problem.

These must be sent in by you, our associate editors. All of you have seen h o w materially Shipmate has been improved t h r o u g h a more generous use of cuts. W e want to hold to this high standard, b u t in this w e are dependent on your interest and cooperation. For obvious reasons w e cannot r u n illustrations of such often-repeated ceremonies as the award of decorations, certificates, etc., but we d o particularly desire g r o u p photographs of large or small gatherings of alumni, their ladies, or mixed parties. I n sending these in, please be sure t o identify everyone appearing in the photo and, so that proper credit may be given, tell us who took it.

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Local Associations

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Book Reviews

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Last Call

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OFFICERS To serve until after the Spring meeting 1954 President— V. ADM. G. F . HUSSEY, JR., USN (Ret), '16. ...Norwalk, Conn.

Vice-President (Eastern Area)— V. ADM. E . L. COCHRANE, USN (Ret), '14... .Cambridge. Mass.

Vice-President (Central Area) HOWARD V. CLARK, '21

Detroit, Mich.

Vice-President (Western Area)— R. ADM. K . J. CHRISTOPH. USN (Ret), '20... San Diego, Calif.

Executive Director—R. ADM. C. E . CONEY, USN (Ret.), '19

TRUSTEES Te serve until after the Spring meeting 1954 At Large

CAPT. L . F . BROWN,

(Aimapolis)

GLENN O . CARTER, 'OS

R. ADM. H . C. TRAIN, USN (Ret),

'09

V. ADM. G. F . HUSSEY, JR., USN

(Ret), '16 CDR. A . D . A. (Ret), '20

USNR

USN (Ret), '02 (Los Angeles) R. ADM. A. H. VAN KEUREN, USN (Ret), '03 (Washington) V. ADM. J . F . SHAFROTH, USN (Ret), '08 (Washington) ADM. ROBERT HENDERSON,

O.

WYNKOOP,

'16

(New

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

CRAWFORD,

Local

R.

NORMAN

USNR, '16

DAVID

N.

GOLDENSON,

USN

(Ret), '25 (Chicago) ROYCE N . FLIPPIN, '26 (New York) CDR. J . A . MILBURN, USNR, '27 (Philadelphia) CDR. E . A. TEAGUE, USNR, '29 (Los Angeles) J- J- MCGUIRE, '45 (Baltimore) ^^^ L . E . DENFELD, USN (Ret).'12 (Past President) CAPT. H . G. COREY, USN '30 (Naval

THOMAS M . SEABLES, '13 (Phila.)

Academy) At Large

V.

ADM. W . S.

To serve until after the Spring meeting 1955 ANDERSON, USN CDR. S. G. LAMB, USN (Ret), '19

(Ret), '03 V. ADM. H . E . OVERESCH, USN, '15

CAPT. J. G. SPANGLER, USN,

'32

To serve until after the Spring meeting 1956 V. ADM. W . W . SMITH, USN (Ret),

A. E. TARANTINO, '35

'09 W. C. JORDAN, '22 MARCH,

1954

CDR. C. S. WALLINE. USN,

'40

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H E L P WANTBa)—^Male or female. A n y one u n e r r i n g l y familiar w i t h s u r n a m e s , first names, middle initials, r a n k s , service design a t i o n s , duty s t a t u s , and class years of 30,000 individuals who m a t r i c u l a t e d a t t h e N a v a l Academy (also first n a m e s , maiden namea, and n i c k n a m e s of their wives, plus n a m M r t [ t h e i r progeny) to proofread SHIPMAlJi copy. A p p r o x i m a t e l y 5,000 n a m e s t o be checked each issue. Only those who can produce evidence of never h a v i n g m a d e a n e r r o r need apply.

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by her daughter, Mrs. Gordon A. Uehling, wife of Capt. Gordon A. Uehling ('31) and by three grandsons, James Harvey Tomb Uehling, Gordon A. Uehlmg, Jr., and William Victor Tomb Uehling."

Believe it or not, four worthy members of our class residing in Pasadena—Defrees, Ellis, Arnold and Jackson—have been meeting regularly once a week (excepting mid-summer, Christmas holidays, and a few other periods) for more than four years now. Some envious outsider once referred to us contemptuously as the "Spitand-Argue Club," but that opprobrious epithet never stuck. I've been asked what we find to talk about without much repetition. Well we don't have much trouble on that account, except, of course, the repetition. Our Hoosier sage, from Goshen, takes charge of the conversation ably assisted by "Spuds." The other two of us manage at times to fill up any gaps with comments necessarily terse if not pithy.

1954 Homecoming Dates In view of next fall's football schedule, present indications are that the Superintendent will designate September 24 and 25 as the Homecoming Weekend dates for the year 1954.

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The New York Times of 31 January 1954 carried the following notice: "Adm. H E N RY BRAID W I L S O N , U S N (Ret.), oldest flag officer in the Navy and commander of the United States naval forces on the French coast during Wo'rld War I, died yesterday in St. Vincent's Hospital of heart and kidney disease.

"Admiral Wilson, who would have been 93 years old on February 23, entered the hospital on January 4. He had been retired since 1925.

"Surviving are his widow, the former Mary Ada Chapman, of 35 Fifth Ave., New York, a son, Henry B. Wilson, Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Patrick B. Hurley, wife of the Secretary of War under President Herbert Hoover."

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

It is with the greatest regret that we must report the death of our classmate and class president, Joseph Wright Powell of Quincy, Mass., and Thomasville, Ga., where he died on Tuesday, January 27. His funeral services were held in Christ Church at Quincy on the afternoon of January 30, which Admiral Hart and I attended.

By request in his will and with the generous approval of V. Adm. C. Turner Joy, Superintendent of the Academy, and with appropriate ceremonies conducted by Chaplain John D. Zimmerman of the Academy, including the sounding of taps and three volleys fired by a squad of Marines, his ashes were cast upon the waters of the Severn passing by the Naval Academy at noon on Thursday, February 4, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Powell, Jr., Admiral of the Fleet William D. Leahy, V. Adm. C. Turner Joy, Capt. Wade DeWeese, Capt.

Howard G. Corey, Lt. Cdr. R. N. Adrian, Lt. Cdr. Albert C. Waldman, Jr., and the secretary of the Class of 1897, in attendance.

In the passing of "Joe" Powell, the Naval Service lost one of its staunches! and most loyal friends. From the date of his graduation in June, 1897, and his courageous reconnaissance before the entrance of Santiago, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War, which won him special recognition by the Navy Department, aiid through all the years of volunteer service in the 26

J. W. POWELL '97 as a midshipman.

Navy Department during both World Wars, together with his many years of intensive ship building activities, his greatest desire was to serve the interests of the Navy of the United States; so it was only natural and consistent that he asked to have his ashes spread near the scene of his first contact with the Naval Service, which he held in such high esteem during the sixty-one years of his distinguished service to his country.

It was fortuitous that the February 1954 issue of Shipmate gave an excellent, short biographical sketch of his life showing the great scope of his activities in public, civic and business life that stamped him as an outstanding, successful and patriotic American.

T H O S . C. H A R T says of him, "It's nearly 61 years since he and I met at Annapolis as candidates for the Academy. He was always one of the most loyal alumni that the Academy had; off and on he did a lot for it—with money, influence and personal endeavor."

Albert H. MacCarthy

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Sec'y, Capt. Edward S. Jackson, U S N (Ret.), 1165 S. Oak Enoll Ave., Pasadena 5, Calif.

We deeply regret the sad news contained in the obituary notice recently received by the secretary, "On the morning of December 24, in Newport, R. I., Re Bishop Tomb, widow of Capt. W I L L I A M V. TOMB, U S N (Ret.). Interment December 29 beside her husband in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Los Angeles, Calif. She is survived

"Bill" Steele, who entered a sanatorium here in Pasadena a month or so ago, and who, the medicos say, has shown improvement of late, has actually been present at the two last meetings of the above classmates.

Pratt Mannix's latest known address is Geneva, Switzerland, "192 Conches Florissant." As the name seemed to be French we looked it up in our dictionary where we foimd "conche" means a brine-pit. Trust an "Old Salt" to find the right place to drop the hook I Anent several beloved former classmates: "Murph" Caffery says in a letter received today that "Fitz' is in a hospital in New Orleans and is a very sick man. (More about Murphy himself later—but he's O.K.).

Edward S. Jackson

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Sec'y, R. Adm. J . A . Fnrer, U S N (Ret.), 2101 Connecticnt Ave.. N . W., Washington 8, D . C.

We regret to report the death on February 10, 1954, at the Augustana Hospital, Chicago, 111., of Rear Adm. J O H N D O W N E S , U S N ( R e t ) , affectionately known as Dinghy. His last duty was as Commandant of the Ninth Naval District where he served with distinction during World War II. After retirement he served until shortly before his death as Director of the Veterans Compensation Board of the State of Illinois. His first marriage was to Agnes Bryant of Alexandria, Va., who died in 1950. He married Mrs. Paul Steinbrecker of Chicago in 1952 who survives him. Other survivors are his sister, Mrs. Elise Mellen, a son, William B. Downes, both of Chicago, and a daughter, Carlyle, the wife of Capt. P. W. Mothersill, USN, and a granddaughter, Ann Snowden Mothersill. His other son met a tragic end at the Naval Academy in 1926 when he was struck in the head by a baseball.

John Downes was the fourth by that name to serve in the Navy. His greatgrandfather, Commo. John Downes, was S H I P M A T E

companied by their wives: Bruce Canaga, Robert Irvine, Herbert Kays, Earl Shipp, It was he who was placed in command of Frank Eklund, Hiram Irwin, Henry (3rr the ESSEX JR., a ship captured by Commo- and Mrs. Harriet Gulp. Two other memdore Porter in the U S S ESSEX. The origi- bers of the class, residing in the San Frannal John Downes also commanded such cisco Bay area, William Gaddis and James historic ships as the U S S MACEDONIAN Woods, regretfully declined. The Courts and the U S S GUERRIERE as well as the reside at 3701 Clay St., San Francisco 18, USS POTOMAC, the first U. S. naval vessel Calif. to cruise around the world..

Dinghy's grandfather was Cdr. John •< 1 9 0 6 • Downes who was commissioned in 1837 Sec'y, Capt. L. M. Atkins. U S N (Ret.). and served in the Navy until 1865. His 39 Franklin St., Annapolis, Md. father was Lt. John Downes who grad•uated from the Naval Academy in 1871, M. E. MANLY advises that he has saw considerable duty in Alaskan and in moved to the West Coast and is now reMexican waters and retired for physical siding at 241 Olive Mill Lane, Santa Bardisability in 1891. bara, Calif.

Capt S T E P H E N D O H E R T Y and Mrs. Doherty are proud and happy over the ar-< 1 9 0 2 • rival of their first grandchild, a daughter, Sec'y, C a p t R. H. Johnston, (SC) U S N (Ret.), Laura Stephanie, born to Mr. and Mrs. 2118 Bancroft PI., N.W.. Washington 8, D . C. Girard Templeton on 9 January 1954, at Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Bennigsen, of the White Plains Hospital, White Plains, Winnetka, 111., recently announced the en- N. Y. Mrs. Templeton is the former gagement of their daughter, Dorothy Ann, Stephanie Doherty. to William Lee Pryor, 3d.

Congratulations to BILL CALHOUN Miss Beimigsen attended school in the upon the receipt of his commission as a East, studied for a year at the University four-star Admiral. The commission, which of Fribourg in Switzerland. She continued dates back to 1947, was delivered on 16 her studies and was graduated at North- January 1954 by Fleet Admiral Nimitz who flew to Coronado for that purpose on western University in June 1953. behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.

Mr. Pryor attended Johns Hopkins University and is now continuing his studies at Northwestern University.

-< 1 9 0 8 • Mr. Pryor is the son of Capt. William Sec'y, Col. D . C. Cordiner, U S A (R«t.), Lee Pryor, Jr., U S N , now on duty at U. S. Soldiers' Home, Washington, D . C. Yokosuka, Japan ( N A '26) ; grandson of J A M E S M. I R I S H is living at 1929 E. Cdr. W I L L I A M L E E PRYOR, U S N , Lastrong Rd., Santa Barbara, Calif. dec. ( N A '02), and great-grandson of R. Adm. Austin Melvin Knight U S N , dec.

H A R R Y G. DONALD'S home address is (NA 1873).

4950 Quebec St., N W , Washington, D. C. E U G E N E E. W I L S O N advises that he There are so few of us—and all are quiet —that we must look to sons or grandsons is now living at Hobe Sound, Fla. to keep our names in circulation.

R. H . Johnson ^ 19 0 9 • appointed a midshipman in 1802 after serving two years in the U S S CONSTITUTION.

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Sec'y, R. Adm. H. C. Train, U S N (Ret.), 81 Market St., Annapolis, Md.

The "45 Years After Reunion" will be held on 28 and 29 May. A stag dinner at the Army and Navy Club, Washington, Ernestine and JOCK A B B O T T have D. C , at seven in a private dining room, been sojourning in the East since before on Friday the 28th. Hustvedt will be the Christmas. They visited their daughter in toastmaster. The next day classmates and Miami and friends in Charleston, Rich- wives attend the Army and Navy baseball mond and Washington. While in Washing- game followed by a cocktail party at the ton, " B E T T Y " STARK had Jock for Alumni House. Full details, with a reserlunch at the Army-Navy Club with V A N vation form, will be sent out with the K E U R E N and Abe Claude and Allen class bulletin and directory, not later than Reed of '04, while Kit Stark entertained 20 February.

Ernestine separately at the Club. Jock was The Annual West Coast 1909 Dinner looking fine and reported our eastern snow will be held this year in San Francisco, was the first he had seen in five years. with Charlie Koenig in charge; address : 269 Woodward Ave., Sausalito, Calif. The tentative date is Saturday, 5 June. Place ^ 1905 • not set as yet.

Sec'y, Capt. Lonis P . Davis, U S N (Ret.), The January class luncheon was held Dresden Apt., 2126 Connecticnt Ave., N . W . , on the 19th at the Army and Navy Club Washington, D . C. in Washington, D. C. The following were R. B. S T R A S S B U R G E R announces present: Braisted, Chapline, Coman, Desthat his winter address i s : 3 Avenue de sez, Dunn, Dysart (enroute New Jersey Tourville, Paris V I I . to Phoenix, Ariz.), Gillette (enroute HUGO F R A N K E N B E R G E R died at Maine to Florida), Glennon, Hustvedt, the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Md., on 3 Maddox, Moses, Tilley and Wright.

December 1953 and was buried in Arlington Cemetery.

M 19 10 • A. B. COURT ( C A P T U S N R E T ) Sec'y, R. Adm. Charles J. Moore, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Court entertained the San Fran5509 Grove St., Chevy Chase 15, Md. cisco Bay area members of the Class of W. L. A I N S W O R T H requests his ad1905 and their wives at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, Treasure Island, on 30 Jan- dress be changed to 17 W. Woodbine St., uary—the 49th anniversary of the Class Chevy Chase, Md. Graduation. Those present were Fleet Adm. We regret to report the death of GretChester W. Nimitz and the following ac- chen Gorton Thomas, wife of DORSEY Sec'y, R. Adm. A . H. V a n Kenren, U S N (Ret.), 2823 29th St., N.W., Washington 8, D . C.

MARCH,

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O. T H O M A S , at their winter home in Orange, Tex., on January 10. Dorsey expects to stay in Texas near his son until early April at which time he will return to his home in Kokomo, Ind.

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Sec'y, Capt. Alfred G. Zimmerman, U S N (Ret.), 2908 Forty-Sixth St.. N.W., Washington 16, D . C.

E. H. H I C K S advises that he has moved to 136 Leidig Circle, La Mesa Village, Monterey, Calif.

BOB and Marign H I N C K L E Y are off on another cruise, this time to Hawaii to visit their older son, Cdr. R. M. Hinckley, Jr., and family.

Eloise E N G L I S H returned from a pleasant trip to the West Coast where she visited her younger daughter, Cornelia, who is married to naval aviator Lt. George R. Monthan. The young couple are about to start a tour of duty at Miramar.

How about sending your scribe a bit of news about yourself? Otherwise he will be forced to embark on a trip himself to supply a news item—and that's the hard way!

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Sec'y, Capt. Joseph T . Dreisonstok, U S N (Ret.).

S431 39th St.. N.W.. Washington 15. D . C.

R. H. W A K E M A N writes that he moved on 1 February to 1417 N. 1st St., San Jose 10, Cahf.

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Corresponding Sec'y, Mr. P . D. Sleeper, Aetna Life Insurance Co., 1511 E St., N . W . . Washington, D. C.

The death on 12 January at St. Albans, N. Y., of W I L L I A M H. P. BLANDY came as a shock to his many friends and especially to his classmates. His widow, Mrs. Roberta Amies Blandy, is living at 277 Park Ave., Apt. 8-0, New York 17, N. Y. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Hope Blandy Lee, and a son, Lt. W. P. Blandy, U S N ('48-A).

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Maury, U S N (Ret.).

208 Prince George St., Annapolis. Md. Washington Representative, Capt. W. A . Heard, U S N (Ret.), 3622 Prospect Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C.

J. H. (BABE) B R O W N advises that he has gone on the retired list and is making his home at 212 Case St., Middletown, Del. BYRON B. R A L S T O N gives his home address as 159 Corlies Ave., Pelham, N. Y. DON ROYCE wrote from his home on Meadow Rd., Riverside, Conn., requesting a copy of the photo which appeared on Page 47 of the January Shipmate, stating that his daughter was "smack in the center of the picture." He also said he attended a meeting of the New York chapter at which Hanson Baldwin, '24, was the speaker. Other members of '14 present were Carey, Ralston and Blades.

T. DOYLE has finally turned up and can be found at King College Park in Bristol, Tenn.

E A R L BOAK, who was in Annapolis to visit his son, Jim, '45, Assistant Operations Officer at the Naval Air Facility, stopped in at Alumni House and made several excellent suggestions about '14's 40th Reunion.

We have lost track of T E D W E S T FALL. Anybody knowing his present address please send it in.

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IMPORTANT! ALL FOURTEENERS Now that our Fortieth Anniversary is "just around the corner," tentative plans for our Reunion are submitted for comment—pro and con. As none of us are getting any younger it is believed advisable to confine all activities, celebrations, etc., to the immediate vicinity of Annapolis and so save a lot of wear and tear on our time-worn body machinery.

To date, the consensus is to hold the Reunion during Alumni Homecoming Weekend, which this year has tentatively been set for September 24 and 25. This is the weekend of the Navy's only home football game.

As usual, on Friday (September 24) the Academy will hold open house and the Alumni will take the salute at the dress parade. Then there will be the gala cocktail party in the Armory which will be attended by all classes. This will be followed by the mammoth banquet in the Midshipmen's Mess Hall. Unlike the old days, the wives, widows, sweethearts and also other invited guests attend.

This leaves either Thursday or Saturday evening for our Class Reunion Dinner.

Thursday would be far more preferable as all will be fresh and raring to go. Besides, on Saturday afternoon after the football game some might like to be on their own and others might prefer to be heading for home. It is planned to hold the class dinner in Annapolis or nearby but definitely not at Log Inn. On Saturday, before the football game with William and Mary, a class sit-down buffet luncheon is planned in the board room at Alumni House. This should be far more satisfactory than the usual box lunches or standing in line trying to get into one of the public eating places in town.

It is felt that all class "get-togethers" should include wives, class widows and close friends of the class. Of course, that would include Grace Howard, Doug Howard's widow. And speaking of. widows, our files do not contain the addresses of any of them. It would be greatly appreciated if all of you would" send in to the class secretary any of their addresses which you might have. Do this promptly, please.

A block of seventy-five rooms has been reserved for our class at Carvel Hall for Homecoming Weekend. These will be held until not later than August 1. Please send in your room reservations to the class secretary as early as possible so you will not be left out. If you wish, write directly to Carvel Hall specifying that yours is a "1914 Fortieth Reunion Reservation."

More about the class Reunion in later bulletins.

Bob Maury

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Sec-Treas. C a p t E . S. Earnhardt. U S N (Ret.), 4326 Woodberry St., University Park.

Hyattsville. Md. Orders Issned BERTRAM J. RODGERS (RADM U S N ) Commander, Naval Forces, Germany.

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Sec'y. Capt. Ross F. Collins. U S N R (Ret.).

53 Cornhill St., Annapolis. Md.

J. W. GREGORY is now residing at 20 Southgate Ave., Annapolis, Md. D E A N and Marion DOUGLAS, after three months of touring the south and west, are settling down for six months at 1619 Sigma Chi Rd., NE, Albuquerque, N. M., after a month spent in the Palm Springs area. NICK VYTACIL, with whom Doug roomed for four years at USNA, lives at 800 17th S t , NW, in Albuquerque. He is with the Sandia Corporation. Nick and Helen send their best. Had a pint-size 1917 reunion at Rancho Mirage, Calif., on 24 January at the home of C H A R L I E and Vi W E I T Z E L who live there. In addition to the Douglii, there were DUTCH and Ann S C H N E I D E R of Palos Verdes who were house guests of the Weitzels, and C H I P P O and Edith ROGERS who came up from Coronado. Charlie remarks how unusual it was for four such lucky girls to get together. Tried to have H E R B I E and Helen K N O W L E S who are temporarily in Ontario, Calif., but they couldn't make the miniature reunion.

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J O H N H. R O C K W E L L informs us he is living at 232 Stonewood Ave., Rochester 16, N. Y. B. W. C H I P P E N D A L E resides at 1202 Matoka St., Norfolk 7, Va.

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Rm. 2008. Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C.

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H. S. J O N E S informs us he is residing at 2022 Columbia Rd., Washington 9, D. C. A change of address for M E R R I L L A. K E R C H E R is c/o Bell Telephone Co. of Pa., 1329 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. P A U L S. GOEN has recently moved to 1745 N. Gramercy PI., Los Angeles 28, Calif.

L. S. F I S K E requests his address be changed to 220 "A" S. Kalaheo Ave., Lanikai, Hawaii.

A U G U S T U S SCOTT writes that he is living at 222 Park Ave., Port Richmond, Staten Island, N. Y. W. W. F E I N E M A N has been elected vice president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Association.

T. V. COOPER gives his mailing address as 113 E. 5th St., Media, Pa. GREHAM H A L P I N E was recently elected Commodore of the Annapolis Yacht Club for the coming year, and was honored at a reception held at the Yacht Club on 6 February.

J O E L A W S O N writes that his residence at present is the John Bartram H o tel, Broad St. at Locust, Philadelphia 7, Pa. W. P. BACON gives his home address as 1033 Parkside Dr., Lakewood 7, Ohio.

S. W. W E B B advises that his new home address is 50 Bellevue St., Elizabeth, N. J. C H A R L E S A. BAKER's address is 1228 30th St., NW, Washington, D. C.

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Sec'y, V . Adm. Earle W. Mills, U S N (Ret.).

Apt. 2A, 1 Beekman Place. N e w York 22. N . T .

V A U G H N BAILEY advises that his new address is 1400 Cerro Gordo Rd., Santa Fe, N. M. The marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Townsend and Mr. John William Ward took place in Woodside, Calif., on January 23 and the Wards are now at home at 2243 Howard Blvd., San Carlos, CaHf. Mrs. Ward is the daughter of Mrs. P. H. Dyatt and the late GUY DUCKER T O W N SEND. R. Adm. MAYS L I V I N G S T O N L E W IS, U S N (Ret.), and Mrs. Lewis have re-

turned to their home on 1101 Westovei Ave., Norfolk, Va., after spending five weeks in New Orleans, La., where Admiral Lewis was confined to Baptist Hospital following a heart attack. Admiral Lewis was on a short visit with relatives when the illness occurred.

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Secy., R. Adm. Carl K. Fink, U S N ( R e t . ) .

4401 Chesapeake St., N.W., Washington 16. D . C. Treasurer, Cdr. Lonis B. Pelzman. U S N R , 2010 Fenwick St., N.E., Washington 2, D . C. Orders Issned JOHN R. REDMAN (RADM U S N ) t o Commandant, 12ND. STUART S. MURRAY (RADM U S N ) to Naval IG. NavDept.

A. T. SPRAGUE, JR., is at the School of Engineering, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. H. R. T H U R B E R has moved to Arizona where he is living in Apt. 5, N. Tucson Blvd., in Tucson. " M I K E " W I L L I A M S writes that he is with the Equitable Life Assurance Society in San Antonio, where his address is No. 4—159 Burr Rd. D. D. F R A N C I S corrects his address to 105 E. Delaware PI., A p t 16-B, Chicago 11, 111.

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

3427 Porter St., N . W „ Washington 16, D . C. Orders Issued ERNEST W . LITCH (RADM U S N ) to CNO Special Rep with NavAvSafetyActy, N A S , Norfolk, V a .

RAEBURN P O W E L L advises that he is residing at 1757 26th Ave., Oakland 1, Calif.

F. B. STODDERT's home address is 133 E. 73rd St., New York 21, N. Y. H E R B E R T L. M A C B R I D E gives his address as 211 W. 4th Ave., Warren, Pa. BARNEY T A L B O T T is in charge of the Investment Trust Department of Winslow, Douglas & McEvoy, members of the New York Stock Exchange, 120 Broad-, way. New York 5, N. Y. Barney retired in September 1946 with thrombo-phlebitis (clotted veins of legs). He has been in the investment business ever since. He is living at 405 Park Ave., New York 22, N. Y..

R. F. J E W E T T writes that he is residing at 618 Hollywood Ave., Hohokus, N. J. W. S. C U N N I N G H A M gives his home address as 3866 James Rd., Memphis 8, Tenn.

MARK H. H A R R I N G T O N was elected president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Alumni Association and took office a t the meeting of 6 January.

F R A N C I S P. OLD requests his mailing address be changed to 451 N. Green Bay Rd., Lake Forest HI. P A U L H E I N E M A N states that as of 26 January, eighty-four classmates have already indicated their intention of attending our 35th Reunion with their wives in Annapolis 7-9 May. If you, who read this, have not sent your card in to him, you are urged to do so in order that nicer plans can be made.

The Washington, Baltimore, Annapolis group of the class had an unusually fine representation at the January luncheon in the Army-Navy Club. Twenty-nine out of fifty classmates living in this area enjoyed S H I P M A T E

the fellowship, the food and the interesting news of distant ones which the secretary read in excerpts from the many letters received. Those present were Beck, Browder, Bryan, Christmas. Crawford, Dettmann, Fahrney, Gingrich, Goggins, Hague, Harrison, Hobbs, Keyhoe, Leahy, Mead, Mulhnix, Nibecker, Osborn, Pearson, Plaskitt, Robinson, Se.xton, Clyde Smith, W. W. Smith, Ten Eyck, Turney, Tomlinson, Wachtler and Webb.

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

H A R R Y .A. G U T H R I E reports that he resides at 401 Castilian Way, San Mateo, Calif. He is the West Coast representative of the Wallace Press of Chicago. .A.mong the correct current addresses received recently at .-Mumni House are the following: MARIS V. L E W I S , 1007 N. Ridge Ave., Arlington Heights, 111.

H E N R Y G. W I L L I A M S , 104 Kimberly Ave., New Haven, Conn.

GEORGE V A N D E U R S , 312 Golden Gate Ave., Belvedere, Marin Co., Calif.

A R C H I E P.A.LEY, 309 S. Palm Dr., Beverly Hills, Calif.

ARNOLD E. T R U E , Rt. 1, Box 797, Redwood City, Calif.

J O H N A. SNACKENBERG, Cdr. Mine Forces P a c , F P O San Francisco.

J A M E S S. M A C K I N N O N ,

BOX 1504,

Juneau, Alaska.

M . C . H U T C H I N S O N requests his mailing address be changed to SO Crescent PI., Short Hills, N. J. CLARK L. G R E E N . has been transferred to Brooklyn and is living at Qtrs.

"C," New York Naval Shipyard, U. S. Naval Base, Brooklyn, N. Y. CHARLES W. GRAY advises that he is now residing at 56 Cornhill St., Annapolis, Md. ALAN P. D . W I S corrects his address to 84 Greenaway Rd., Rochester,10, N. Y. C. D. W H E E L O C K has gone on the retired list and is associated with Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, Calif.

F R - \ N K R. EGGERS informs us his address has been changed to 917 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, Wis. J A M E S L. FLY's mailing address is Suite 1444, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, N. Y. J A M E S A. R O B E R T S advises that he has moved to 3243 N. Summit Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.

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Sec'y, Gerald A . Stacey, Golden Propeller Farm, RD 2, Mercersburg, Pa. Orders Issued MARION E. MURPHY (RADM U S N ) to Com NavMarianas.

5 Mountainview Dr., Westfield, N. J., is the new home address of F R A N C I S H. WHITAKER. We regret to report the death of Mrs. John Gerald Mercer, widow of J O H N GERALD MERCER, at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, on January 8, 1954.

W. V. S A U N D E R S sends in the following change of address: Saunders-Cook, Ltd., 2850 Kingston Rd., Toronto 13, Ontario.

GERALD STACEY advises that he has moved to Mercersburg, Pa., where his mailing address is RD 2.

W. GLENN J O N E S (CDR U S N R E T ) and Mrs. Jones have recently received definite word from the War Department that their son, Capt. W. Glenn Jones, Jr.. (Inf.) USA (USMA 1947), died in a North Korean prison camp in May 1951.

Captain Jones was one of the original KMAG and was captured with his South Korean Regiment, the 2nd, just south of the Yalu on October 24, 1950. His death was occasioned by malnutrition, tubercular dysentery, and the general lack of medical care. He is also survived by his brother, Richard F. Jones, now a Storekeeper Third Class, U. S. Navy.

V E R N O N O. C L A P P gives his address as 9300 Dillon Dr., La Mesa, Calif.

The regular class luncheon of the Class of 1922 was held at the Pentagon on Tuesday, February 2, 1954, and the following were present: Albert L. Toney, John H. Shultz, John L. Pratt, Wm. W. Zachary, E. A. Pierce, A. H. Reeside, A. I. Malstrom, William E. Brice, Curtis Shears, H. F. Stevens, Alan R. McCracken, L. D. Whitgrove, O. A. Kneeland, M. Marshall Marston, Frank T. Watkins, L. H. Bibby, Ohver M. Walker, and H. L. Jennings.

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Sec'y, Capt. Claude H. Bennett, Jr., U S N (Ret.), 732 Spring Lane. Philadelphia 28, P a .

J O H N A. M O R R O W advises that his address has been changed to POBox 245, Colonial Beach, Va. V I C T O R B. T A T E writes that he is Senior Member, Sub Board of Inspection and Survey in Norfolk. His home address is 240 N. Blake Rd., Norfolk 5, Va. S. C. ZERN advises that his duty address is Room 4406 Arlington Annex, Washington 25, D. C. Bad weather conditions prevented the scheduled luncheon meeting of the Washington Chapter of the Class of 1923 on Friday, 22 January.

The next luncheon meeting will be held on Friday, 19 March.

BOB MORRIS writes: May I thank the reporter for the Class of 1923 column for the trip to California and to Florida which we haven't taken. I did hitchhike to Vieques via ancient PBY, Flying Boxcar, and Curtis Commando (age 14 years) last March to observe an amphibious landing. And in early May I went to California to view the graduation amphibious landing of Gen. Robert Pepper's Third Marine Division, having seen his first rehearsal the previous October: all of the foregoing while still on active duty for the purpose of keeping Bob Morris alive in regard to those matters which are "both land and water" (both military and naval) in character and thus amphibious.

H. F. " S Q U I R E " P U L L E N advises that he is headmaster at the Tamalpais School for Boys, 1675 Grand Ave., San Rafae]^ Calif. He writes, "We have quarters on the campus and are home (and on duty) eight days every week; in other words, the latch string is always out for any and all who pass this way."

H E N R Y L. PARRY gives his home Incidentally, my own and original-withaddress as 423 E. Shore Rd., Great Neck, me philosophy of war will be presented in L. L, N. Y. a forthcoming article in Shipmate.

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Sec'y, Mr. Paul W. Siegrist, c/o Standard & Poor's, 345 Hudson St., New York 14. N . Y. Orders Issued BERNARD L. AUSTIN (RADM U S N ) to Cru DivLant.

ARCHIBALD G. W. McFADDEN (CAPT U S N ) to CO, NavMarCorResTraCen, Harrisburg.

J O H N L. ALLEN informs us that he has moved to 809 Eisenhower Dr., Mt. Lebanon, Pa. G. C. MONTGOMERY gives his home address as 4310 Center St., Chevy Chase 15, Md. R. O. BARE's current duty station is Marine Corps Development Center, Quantico, Va. J. M. CABANILLAS is at the 5th Naval District, Naval Base, Norfolk 11, Va. A L L S T O N D. CALHOUN, JR., makes his home in Greenwood, S. C. P R E S T O N V. MERCER advises that his address has been changed to 4715 S. 31st St., Arlington 6, Va. We regret to report the passing of F R A N K B. A N D R E W S . Frank will be missed especially by the Chicago chapter.

Many of you old-timers will remember his untiring efforts during the lean years of the 1930's to keep our organization alive.

Among the current addresses received at Alumni House in the last month are: J O H N F. COOKE, 909 Middle S t , Bath, Me. L E O N A R D W. MAY, 19 E. Craig St., Basking Ridge, N. J. N E I L L P H I L L I P S , 3053 P St., NW, Washington 7, D. C. H A R O L D M. S Y L V E S T E R is a civil engineer with the Architectural & Engineering Division of Anderson-Nichols & Company. He is living in Washington, D. C , at 4707 Connecticut Ave., N W .

F R A N K COWAN, JR., informs us that he has moved to 9 Tudor Lane, Yonkers, N. Y. R. F. J. J O H N S O N , JR., is now living at the Alban Towers 20, 3700 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington 16, D. C. J A M E S F. HANGS corrects his address to 26 DeRenne Ct., Savannah, Ga. L. H. T H O M A S is now in Rockville, Md., at 405 W. Montgomery Ave. CLIFFORD A. F I N E S gives his duty address as ComNavTrng Center, Bainbridge, Md. ELMER E. Y E O M A N S reports from ComCruDiv 4, F P O New York.

R O B E R T L. S W A R T advises us that his mailing address is Rm. 3404, BuShips, Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. A new address for W I L F R E D E. LANK E N A U is 90 Church St., New York 7, N. Y. OLIVER L. N O R M A N reports a change of address to 510 Ring Bldg., Washington, D. C. BERNARD T. Z E L E N K A is now in Biloxi, Miss., and receives his mail at POBox 431.

J O S H U A C. SHI VEL Y is living at 30 Sth Ave., Apt. 10, New York 11, N. Y. • H U G H J. M A R T I N is stationed at the Pentagon Bldg., Washington 25, D. C.— Rm. 4C-764.

R O B E R T L. (ZAMPBELL is now Commander Amphibious Group Four, F P O New York.

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O U R 30-YEAR R E U N I O N W I L L B E H E L D A T A N N A P O L I S MAY 21-23.

All hands should have received announcement of the Reunion by this time and should have indicated their intentions on the form provided, and returnable to R. Adm. E. W. Clexton, Room 4E-770, Pentagon Bldg., Washington 25, D. C. We are indebted to the group in Washington which is lining up the Reunion preparations, getting out the Second Career booklet which will list those who will be available for business connections come July 1, and publishing the Cridse or 30th Reunion Directory. Hank Duvall is heading up a group Working with Clexton, and including Abrahams, Farrell, Fisher, Hartwig, Hoffman, Lee, Martin, Neale, Sylvester, Teller, Turner and Van Steenbergh.

Compiling work began on February 1 and is now well along.

Some of us have wondered what took TOM S A W Y E R out to Bloomington, 111.

We now learn that he is the director of engineering at Eureka Williams Corporation. Since it has been reported that the company sold out its manufacturing assets to Henney Motor Company we are not up to date on whether Tom's affiliation has changed.

BOB KEYER, who has sometimes been known as the "enterprising hog-buyer," has made another change of address, but he is still under the Armour banner, as superintendent of maintenance and operation of all Armour plants in New England. Quite a change from his native Mississippi, his present address is 70 Prospect Ave., Wollaston 70, Mass.

We are glad to announce that A U S T I N MAGLY has made a good comeback in health, and is back at his home in Washington.

W e hope everyone has sent in his data The Washington group, by the way, for the Directory, and the additional Second Career resume where it is applicable. continues to draw a large turnout, and "Nobody but Nobody" will be missing in their prime concerns now are the Reunion the Cruise Directory. If you did not get and the two publications which are in prepthe mailing, wire Clexton at once, and if aration. The 30 who attended the January you have not sent in the information you luncheon were Austin, Brydon, Bradley, Bullis, Cleaves, J. C. Daniel, Domer, Duke, must act at once.

Duvall, Farrell, Furth, Hartwig, Kalisch, Our pljin for making Shipmate our outlet J. D. Hayes, Hoffman, Dyer, Kraft, Magof monthly class information, and utilizing ly, McLeod, Montgomery, Nichol, Rawthe Shipmate files as our mailing list for lings, Roane, Robinson, Sisson, Stuart, special mailings is meeting a good response Sutliff, Sylvester, Van Steenbergh and and many new addresses are coming to Weedon. light for the running record.

H A N S BALDWIN addressed the New There's A. D. CALHOUN, for instance, York Alumni Association at their January whom many of us have not seen since meeting, and as usual the meeting place Bancroft Hall days. Down in Greenwood, was "packed to the rafters" for his mesS. C , A.D. heads the "Foundation of sage. He spoke on "The New Look in the Americanism, Preferred," which sponsors World at Large" and his broad review was his radio commentary on what is known enthusiastically received. Classmates on the as the "Calhoun Network." The principal reception committee included Bednar (from objective of the Foundation is squashing Akron), Blanchard, Brydon, Graesser communism and other subversive activities, (back from a world business trip), Hyatt (from St. Louis), Kennaday, Lovejoy, and we understand they have gained a wide Mathews, Mattucci, Mellon, Morrill, Shivereputation and following. The script of ly, Siegrist, Whalen and Wilson. one of the January broadcasts revealed the Tentative plans are being made for a friendly and neighborly status of the Calclass meeting of the New York group on hoim visitations.

March 19, preceding the annual dinner meeting of the NAA of New York.

N O R M A N E L L I S writes in to remind Shipmate that it is he, and "not Ezra," who is the P N S at the University of Wisconsin.

Sounds like a nice billet far from salt water. Now then, where is Ezra, and how did we get the addresses confused?

We regret to learn of the passing of F R A N K B. A N D R E W S in Chicago on January 11, 1954. Frank will be remembered by many as the plebe-year roommate of the late J. B. W R I G H T . He left us after a year, and has had a very successful business career.

The passing on of our beloved Naval Academy Superintendent, Adm. Henry Braid Wilson, USN, reminds us of the march of time, and saddens us in the recollection that the last of the World War I leaders really brings a naval era to an end.

For years we have as a class remembered the Admiral's birthday with flowers. At his passing on January 30 the class in his memory has made a contribution to the Naval Academy chapter of the Navy Relief Society.

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Sec'y, R . Adm. T. J . Hickey, U S N ( R e t . ) , 4608 Chevy Chase Blvd., Chevy Chase 15, Md. Orders Issued E D M U N D B . T A Y L O R (RADM U S N ) to Com NavBase, G u a n t a n a m o B a y C u b a .

S C H U Y L E R N . P Y N E ( C A P T U S N ) t o Com PearlNavShipyard.

R O B E R T H. GIBBS ( C A P T U S N ) t o CO, Nav ResTraCen, P i t t s b u r g h .

C L A U D E A . D I L L A V O U ( C A P T U S N ) to Ch NavSect, MAAG, S p a i n , M a d r i d .

W. H. STANDLEY, JR., reports his duty address as Com M S T S Sub Mediterranean Area, A P O 19, PM New York.

E. B. TAYLOR advises that as of 1 February his duty address is U. S. Naval Base, Box 34, Navy 115, F P O New York.

S. N. P Y N E has been ordered to Pearl Harbor, T. H., as Commander, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.

1926 CLASS LUNCHEON, NORFOLK AREA . . . (1. to r.) Capt. Herman Olliff Parish, USN, Chief of Staff, Commander, Naval Base, Norfolk, Va.; Cdr. Ralph Henning Moureau, USN, Executive Asst. to Asst. Chief of Staff, Plans, CinCLantFlt Hq., Nftrfolk, Va.; Capt. Frederick Augustus Davisson, USN, Fleet Aerologist CinClantFlt Hq., Norfolk, Va.; Capt. William Right Hollingsworth, USN, Asst. Chief of Staff, Plans, CinCLantFlt Hq., Norfolk, Va.; Capt. Henry Farrow, USN, Commander, Destroyer Squadron Twenty-Four, U. S. Atlantic Fleet Newport, R. I.; R. Adm. John McNay Taylor, USN, Deputy Commandant Armed Forces StafiF College, Norfolk, Va.; Capt. Yates Stirling, USN (Ret.), Instructor, Norfolk Academy, Norfolk, Va.; Capt. John Leiand Woodbury, USN, Asst. Chief of Staff, Logistics, Commandant Fifth Naval District, Norfolk, Va.; Capt. Robert Rouse Moore, USN, Port Control Officer, Naval Base, Norfolk, Va.; Capt. William Cooper Taylor, USN, Commanding Officer, Naval Ammunition D e p o t St. Julien's Creek, Portsmouth, Va.; Capt. Daniel Joseph Sweeney, USN, Commanding Officer, Fleet Training Center, Norfolk, Va. 30

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3410 15th St.. North. Arlington 1. V a .

Orders Issued CHARLES L. STRAIN (RADM CEC U S N ) to DirLantDiv, BuDocks, New York.

RANSOM F U L L I N W I D E R (CAPT U S N ) to ChNavSect. MAAG, Portugal, Lisbon.

DEWITT C. E. H A M B E R G E R (CAPT U S N ) to N a v ExamBd & PhysDisabil AppealBd, Navy Dept.

LUTHER K. REYNOLDS (CAPT U S N ) to C / S and Aide, ComSeventhFlt. CLIFFORD H. DUERFELDT (CAPT U S N ) to ComNaTest Cen PaxRiv. R A L P H E. WESTBROOK (CAPT U S N ) to SND.

W. K. R O M O S E R advises that he has moved to 813 S. Overlook Dr., Alexandria, Va. C. L. S T R A I N has been assigned Director of the Atlantic Division of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, relieving A. D. Alexis who has retired. Strain's new mailing address is DirLantDocks, 90 Church St., New York 7, N. Y. A new address for P H I L N I E K U M , JR., is 2440 Sedgewick Ave., New York 68, N. Y. On February 9, the class in the Norfolk area held its first scheduled luncheon within recent years. It took place in the Jamestown Room of the Commissioned Officers' Mess at the Naval Station. Eleven members of the class whose names appear in the caption of the accompanying photograph attended. Two classmates in the area, G. W. Campbell, Staff SacLant, and S. S. Joyner, CO of the TUTUIL.\, were unable to attend.

In the future, these class luncheons will be a regular event scheduled for the second Tuesday, of each month. Those interested should get in touch with Jack Taylor at Naval Base Extension 5307.

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Sec'y, R. Adm. John W . Bays, U S N (Ret.), Culver Military Academy, Culver, Ind. Orders Issued HAROLD M. ZEMMER (CAPT U S N ) to Staff, ComNav Marianas.

ROBERT M. B A R N E S (CAPT U S N ) to MSTS, Wash., D . C. FRANK B R U N E R (CAPT U S N ) to ComFair Wing 4.

GORDON L. CASWELL (CAPT U S N ) to OSD, Wash., D . C. HERBERT F. ECKBERG (CAPT U S N ) to N a v Member, Staff & Faculty, Army War College, CarlisleBks. HARRY H. McILHENNY (CAPT U S N ) to Op Nav. WILLIAM H. ORGAN (CAPT U S N ) to Com FleTraGm, Narra Bay. MICHAEL P . RUSSILLO (CAPT U S N ) to Op Nav.

RAY A. M I T C H E L L writes that he is now residing at 1409 Monterey Ave., Norfolk, Va. C. L. WEIGLE's new mailing address is General Delivery, Crestline, Calif.

C. S. COOPER has been relieved from duty on the MIDWAY and has reported to the Office of CNO (OP-50B), Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. J. W. E A R N SHAW's new duty address is Hq. Force Troops, F M F , Camp Pendleton, (Zalif.

ROGER F. SCOTT requests his mailing address be changed to ComDesRon 10, USS

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J E S S E S. COOK changes his address to CO Mar Bks, U S N B 926, F P O San Francisco.

R. W. R J C K E R T S has moved to 503 Talbot Hall Rd., Norfolk 5, Va. MARCH,

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The Class of 1927 wives held a luncheon on January 27 at the Officers' Club, NOB, Norfolk. Those present included Jo Allan, Sue Beary, Betty Barnes, Dorothea Coldwell, Polly Dodson, Romayne Durski, Ellen Eikberg, Dale Flynn, Bobbie Hubbard, Vera Loud, Elizabeth Leahy, Gypsy Nelson, Eleanor Mitchell, Helen Mechling, Alice Organ, Adeline Parks, Pat Sharp, Marge Taylor, Grace Turner, and Thelda Zern.

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on this. Firmer information will be forthcoming.

Secondly, Jim Flatley expressed the consensus of those present when he said "stay with and complete the 25th anniversary book with photos regardless of when furnished." Those present besides Flatley were Richardson, Rembert Perkins, O'Donnell, Morse, Miller, McLaughlin, Loomis, Farrin, Junghans, Johnson, Hogle, Filer, Carmichael. Bush, Burke and Brown. 8 by 10 glossy is preferable in case you've forgotten about the photos.

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The third subject of wide interest was classmates seen recently. It's "Oil Dean" Dowling now with Dean Oil Company in New Jersey. Chet Ealy is in the production side of one of Kaiser's activities, bathtubs being one prominent product mentioned. Charley Salisbury is a landscape architect in Hartford, Conn.

The Washington crowd hears Jimmy Hezlip may be around at Reunion time.

Come one, come all!

Plans for the Twenty-fifth Reunion are nearly complete. Letters will be sent to all members of the class soon, giving more exact details of the program.

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2629 S. Hayes St.. Arlington, Va. Orders Issued S T E P H E N N . TACKNEY (CAPT U S N ) to Com DesRon 6.

JOHN ZABILSKY (CAPT U S N ) to NYShipbldg Corp. Camden.

JAMES R. LEE (CAPT U S N ) to CO. U S S RANDOLPH. GEORGE P. ENRIGHT (CAPT U S N ) to Com TransDiv 22.

MALCOLM B. F L A N D E R S requests his mailing address be changed to 141 Milk St., Room 1111, Boston, Mass.

Some thirty Twenty-Fighters and their wives convened at the Officers' Club at Fort McNair just before Christmas to wax convivially over a record-breaking consumption of cocktails. The party was enjoyed by Renards, Carusi, Coles, Stringers, Searses, Searleses, Urquharts, Jameses, Collinses, Simmondses, Tackneys, Peden, Fritschmanns, Norgaards, and Mullens.

The post-party period gave Owsley Stanley the opportunity to demonstrate his talents as a lawyer. Notwithstanding his pleading a good case, he didn't win.

News from the Bethesda Hospital reveals that Bill Schoech who had a serious operation is recovering and will soon be up and about.

Ted Ascherfeld after a very protracted illness is home and doing much better. His home address is: 2016 N. Powhatan St., Arlington, Va. Bill Searles currently is in the hospital.

We hope he will soon be up and about.

The Hannegans and the Jameses have recently joined the ranks of the '28 grandparents. The Hannegans' granddaughter arrived in Washington, D. C , while the James' granddaughter burst forth at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex. Mac and Kay Leary were on hand shortly after to give proper '28er approval. Waxie and Mrs. Holland also showed up for a look-see. Waxie is a frozen food magnate in San Antonio.

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President, Capt. C. E. Trescott, U S N , Department of Marine Engineering, U S N A , Annapolis, Md. Orders Issued OLIVER G. KIRK (CAPT U S N ) to Asst C / S for Log, Com 13.

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F. R. DUBORG advises that his new duty address is Box 33, Navy 926, F P O San Francisco.

1929 talk around the Washington luncheon table on Thursday, 28 January, centered on three things. Foremost appeared to be '29's silver anniversary. Talk about a class Reunion at the Academy during the traditional athletic weekend of this coming June Week was quite strong. Trescott and Co. at the Academy are working

SATURDAY, 29 MAY 1954 1115—Unveil memorial plaque in Dahlgren Hall.

1210—Noon formation. Alumni lunch with Brigade.

1230—Luncheon for wives.

1400—Baseball—Army game.

1830—Cocktails followed by dinner.

SUNDAY, 30 MAY 1954 1200—Dedicate window in Chapel.

1300—Picnic.

1700—Au revoir.

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Sec'y, R. Adm. Charles Brook, U S N (Ret.), 4108 Chesterbrook Rd., Falls Church, V a .

Orders Issued IRA E. McMILLIAN (CAPT U S N ) to MSTS, PacArea.

THADDEUS J. V A N METRE (CAPT U S N ) to OpNav. THOMAS B . HUTCHINS III (CDR U S N ) to WestSeaFron.

JOHN T. HAYWARD (CAPT U S N ) to Com NOL, White Oak. RAYMOND W. JOHNSON (CAPT U S N ) t o Norfolk NavShipYd, Portsmouth.

BOWEN F. McLEOD (CAPT U S N ) to CO, N A S , NaMisTestCcn, Pt Mugu.

THEODORE T. MILLER (CAPT U S N ) to Compt, 13ND. ELIAS B. MOTT II (CAPT U S N ) to CO, U S S TIDEWATER.

ALVIN W. N E A L writes that he has moved to Franklin Dr., RD 2, Bridgeville, Pa. A new address for F R A N K M I L L E R is Qtrs. 4, Fort Adams, Newport, R. I. R O B E R T D. S U T T O N gives his address as 1926 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. R I C H A R D C. D. H U N T is on the staff of the Pentagon After-Hours Training Program, which works in cooperation with the George Washington University College of'General Studies. He is a professor of history, teaching a course in "The Development of the Civilization of the United States."

W. C E N N I S was elected treasurer of the Los Angeles chapter of the Alumni Association for the year 1954.

P A U L W. H A N L I N requests that his address be changed to 276 Glorietta Blvd., Orinda, Calif.

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Corp. Sec'y, C a p t F. B . T. Myhre, U S N (Ret.), 3732 Manor Rd., Chevy Chase, Md. Orders Issued WILLIAM B . B R A U N (CAPT U S N ) to OpNav. AMOREW^ J SMITH (CAPT U S N ) to CO, U S S THOMAS J. GREENE (CDR U S N ) to ComServ D I V 51.

E. S. Q U I E T E R and Mrs. Quilter announce the arrival of another daughter, January 22. The baby is with them in their new home at 1617 Santa Maria Ave., Glendale, Calif. Ed says he still has a close connection with naval aviation, being a research engineer for Lockheed. Meanwhile he holds office as a vice president of the Institute of Navigation.

A L V I N F. R I C H A R D S O N has retired and is now living at 500 W. Brow Rd., c/o Dr. J. W. Johnson, Jr., Lookout Mountain, Tenn.

J O H N A. W H I T E has been transferred to Hq. Co., H & S Battalion, Parris Island, S. C. P R E N T I S K. W I L L is on duty at the Academy and is living at 10 Porter Rd., USNA, Annapolis, Md. K. E. J U N G reports that he has been transferred to OpNav ( O N I ) from command of the U S S WINDHAM BAY and that he is now making his home at 3828 Ingalls Ave., Alexandria, Va. W. B . BRAUN has been ordered to General Planning Group (OpNav OOIG), Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C.

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Sec'y, Capt. R. B. Moore, U S N , Naval Operations (OP-54B), Room 4E 416.

Pentagon. Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. Orders Issued J O S E P H A. McGOLDRICK (CAPT U S N ) to NavFE SpecSupportGrn, Yokosuka THOMAS D. LANGEN (CAPT U S N ) to CO, USS ANDROMEDA. RICHARD D. HARWOOD (CAPT U S N ) to CO, USS PRESIDENT JACKSON. HARRY H U L L (CAPT U S N ) to NGF, Wash., D. C.

C H A R L T O N L. MURPHY, JR., advises that his current duty address is Staff, ComNav Base, Key West Fla. D A L E R. F R A K E S has been transferred

to

the

USS

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(T-APA-30), F P O San Francisco.

GEORGE E. P O R T E R is retired and living at 635 37th Ave., NE, St. Petersburg, Fla. L. E. W A G N O N requests his address be changed to POBox 2328, West Palm Beach, Fla. D O N A L D K. McLEOD gives his present address as 817 N. Leonard St., Montebello, Calif.

E. G. K O N R A D is living at 2506 Fort Scott Dr., Arlington, Va. L E V E R I N G SMITH'S mailing address is 511 Essex Circle, China Lake, Calif.

M. A. F A W C E T T writes that he has recently moved to 165-B W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo, Calif.

GEORGE P. ROGERS has moved to the Barclay, Apt 312, 4700 Bradley Blvd., Chevy Chase 15, Md. J O H N R. L E E D S is residing at 5805 Augusta Lane, Washington 16, D. 'C. A new address for H O R A C E R. BRANN O N is 745 14th St., Boulder, Colo.

W I L L I A M J. C A T L E T T is currently stationed at the U. S. Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Md.—Quarters B. 32

J. L. COUNIHAN, JR., has reported to the Naval Air Reserve Training Unit, Jacksonville, Fla. S. A. E R N S T reports from Nav. Sect., MAAG, The Hague, c/o M&D Sect ( O P 32), Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. H A R R Y H U L L was in town on emergency leave; his mother has been hospitalized. Harry is skipper of the MERRICK at present operating in the Western Pacific.

He hauled P O W ' s ; "Quite an experience in food preparation and sanitation," he said.

MERRICK has had lots of exercises with our own troops; also a visit to Hong Kong.

Harry v.cs flying on back to the West Coast where Katrinka and the three little Hulls live in Palo Alto and thence on to rejoin the MERRICK in Subic Bay. Harry looks fine and is sure enjoying this sea cruise.

Brumby, Muddy Waters, Charlie Oden'hal, and Bill Tagg.

P I N K N E Y L O W N D E S is in the hospital for an operation. Reports are that he is progressing satisfactorily.

The ballots brought many letters with dope on our far-flung members of the class.

We will gradually get the dope out.

C H A R L I E K E Y E S reports in from Pearl where he is in surface operations on Cine Pac staff.

Those in the area are Baxter Billingsley, Bob Bisson, Wally Coleman, Bill Cox, Paul Emerick, M. E. Garrison, Jim Collett, Charlie Keyes, Dave Scott, Al Shinn, Joe Witherow, and Mike Parrish.

JIM C O L L E T T has sparked the gettogethers since FLOYD SCHULTZ returned to Washington. Pearl chapter holds a monthly get-together at noon the second Thursday at the Pearl Harbor Officers' Club. Drop in when you pass through.

MAC McCARLEY reports in from Sasebo where he is skipper of the tanker PASSUMPSIC. Mac and Marion expected their fifth in January—they have two boys and two girls, so' Mac is definitely impartial. The PASSUMPSIC will be in Long Beach shortly where Marion and the children now live.

LOU BRYAN writes from SacLant staff. Lou is strongly in favor of the yearbook and feels it should be someone in the Washington area to head it up. Much obliged for the idea, Lou. CHUCK GOLD writes from the U S S CORREGIDOR—his family live in Annapolis while he is at sea. DON McLEOD writes in from Los Angeles.

RAY P I T T S reports in from the A J A X .

Ray has a 5-year-old and expects a second child in March. More youth. Ray's family lives in San Diego while he is at sea.

AL B O W S E R writes from S H A P E that the Paris contingent consists of Jack Morse, George Rice, Ben Bailey and himself.

Mary Jane GRIDER reports in for J O H N that he has departed for Japan and she expected to follow before the end of December. John will be commanding officer of the Communication Facility at. Yokosuka.

A N D Y N I S E W A N E R reports that he and MARK D E N N E S T formed a temporary Palermo, Sicily, chapter last fall. H A L SARGENT checks in from Cleveland and AL K A P L A N from CarDiv 16.

GEORGE H U G H E S writes from San Diego. George has seen O T T O S H E R I N I recently but no others. George lives in Mission Valley. His address—Smith Brothers and Hughes, 5304 Banks St., San Diego, Calif.

T U T T T U T T L E sends in BILL RAMEY's address—2149 Bowdin St., Palo Alto, Calif. Bill is retired and is working on his master's degree at Stanford. Much obliged, Tutt.

F R A N K BRUMBY reports that T. G. WARDER'S address is—Hazel Atlas Glass Co., Pomona, Calif. Frank also reports having seen W A L L Y S H O R T in Norfolk, recently.

Don't forget the March luncheon will be the second Wednesday as usual, but will be at the Army-Navy Country Club and will be a joint affair with West Point '32. $2.00 will cover lunch, anti-dehydration, and hot air—bring your own shovels. How about a big out-of-town turnout from Annapolis, Bainbridge, Patuxent, Quantico, Dahlgren and Norfolk, Wednesday, March 10, at 1200 at the Army-Navy Country Club.

About 20 hardy souls braved the wintery blast, ice and snow to attend the January luncheon of the Washington chapter. As you know this was the annual meeting for the class. Those present were Fred Ruhlman, Burl Bailey, Porter Lewis, Harry Reiter, Red Green, Lindsey Williamson, Geo. Pressey, John Spangler, Joe Jaap, Red Adams, Moe Archer, John Fahy, Tom Warfield, Red Stoner, Earl Finney, Charlie Lanman, Al Parker, J. A. Thomas, J. A. Lark, Floyd Schultz. John Spangler started the meeting off as retiring chapter chairman, then turned the meeting over to the class president, Joe Jaap, for the annual class meeting. The secretary read a letter from the Alumni Association complimenting the Class of '32 on their cooperation in the drive for new Alumni Association members. 16% of all those contacted have joined since the drive started.

For "32" 50, out of 240 contacted, joined for 21%. All hands must remember to vote —the ballot will be in Shipmate.

The response to the class election was most gratifying—233 mailed in their ballots. 356 ballots were sent out—about IS were returned unclaimed. This shows a real, healthy interest in class affairs.

The election committee consisting of Burl Bailey, chairman, with Charlie Sugarman, Lindsey Williamson, Ted White, and Earl Finney submitted the results of the election to Joe who read them to the group assembled: president (4 years), Moe Archer; secretary (2 years), Whitey Moore; treasurer (2 years), Emerson Fawkes; Washington chapter chairman and class vice president, Sam Moncure; vice chairman, class council, Joe Tshirigi; and council members, Jerry Miller, Ed Konrad, and Bill Brown.

Joe Jaap thanked the class for its support during the past year and turned the gavel over to Moe Archer. Moe thanked one and all for the honor and promised to do his best to promote the best interest of the M 1933 • class. The number one project, after the Sec'y. Capt. J. B . Denny. U S N , mandate given by the class last fall, will BnPers, R m . 3072, Arlington Annex. be to get out a 25-years-after book. It is Navy Dept., Washington 25, D . C. hoped that some dope will be available Orders Issned shortly.

FRANCIS O. IFFRIG (CAPT U S N ) to CO, U S S There are numerous reports that some MAGOFFIN. members of the class are proving them- WILLIAM C. P. BELLINGER JR (CDR U S N ) to CO, U S S A N T A R E S . selves younger than has been generally ex- WILLIAM E . SEIPT (CDR U S N ) to CO Nav pected. An enthusiastic bow to Frank ResTraCen. NavBase, Chasn.

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M E R R I L L K. C L E M E N T S O N ( C A P T U S N ) to OpNav. M A U R I C E B . B R O W N (CDR U S N ) to C h a s N Gru. GEORGE K. H U D S O N ( C A P T U S N ) to CO, USS HECTOR. JOE W . W I L L I A M S J R (CDR U S N ) to N a v A n T r a C o m , N A S , CorpC.

.\ new address for W A L T E R E. R O B E R T S is 5317 Cabanne, St. Louis, Mo. R O B E R T B. COLEMAN is still with Yale & Towne Mfg. Co., and has been transferred to Pittsburgh where the address is 5845 Centre .A.ve., Pittsburgh 6, Pa. B. H. M E Y E R is residing at 7324 Milton St., Norfolk 5, Va. F. D. S C H W A R T Z advises that he is now making his home at 820 Northern Parkway, Baltimore 12, Md. F R . \ N K B. GILL'S home address is 54 Cambridge Ave., Garden City, N. Y. A new dutv address for D R A P E R L. K A U F F M A N is ComDesDiv 122, U S S HYMAN (DD-732), F P O New York.

B E N J A M I N F. T H O R N advises us that he is now residing at 1035 S.W. 14th Ave., Miami, Fla. E D W A R D R. N E L S O N , JR., requests his mailing address be changed to 1912 Rosemary Hills Dr., Silver Spring, Md. The Washington Wives Group met on Tuesday, January 23, at Naylor's Seafood Restaurant on Maine Street. Bobbie Foster's mother, Mrs. Beverly Brown, and Helen White's mother, Mrs. E. K. Hennessy, both visiting from San Diego, Calif., were guests.

Corinne Jones was chairman, with cohostesses Susan Bellinger, Lib Bierer and Elfrieda Seagroves. A sea idea was used for table decorations using palm trees, sea shells, floaters and island grass huts.

Those girls attending the January meeting were Peggy Bewick, Cille Bowman, Margaret Buie, Caroline Burrow, Effie Campbell, Betty Cheatham, Ruth Costello, Gypsy Belle Dew, Maudie Fredericks, Lee Fusselman, Jane Garrels, Ernie Grimm, Nettie Hardman, Beth Long, Betty Macintosh, Anne MacKenzie, Lee Riddell, Helen Russell, Memsie Madden, Helen Mayberry, Karin Monroe, Maggie Pelling, Katherine Shannon, Fran Shifley, Bertie Smith, Mary Staley, Marge Tyree, Helen White, Dell Wright and Katherine Zimmerman.

Betty Macintosh (Mrs. Donald O.) will replace Maudie Fredericks as the group secretary. All newcomers to the Washington area are asked to contact Betty to obtain information about our meetings.

The February meeting was held at the Officers' Club at Fort McNair. Peggy Lee was chairman assisted by Dinny Koch, Mary Kibbe and Tots O'Brien.

In March Helen Russell and her committee of Margaret Buie, Anne MacKenzie and Carmelitta Blick are making arrangements.

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Sec'y, Cdr. F r a n k L . P i n n e y , U S N Industrial College of the A r m e d Forces, W a s h i n g t o n 25, D . C. Orders Issned CHARLES ANTONIAK (CAPT USN) to Nav Hosp, SanDiego, t r e a t .

ELLIS B . RITTENHOUSE (CAPT USN) to ComCortDesDiv 13.

J O S E P H S. L E W I S (CDR U S N ) to CO, U S S KENNEBEC. P A U L L . J O A C H I M ( C A P T U S N ) to CO, N a v M a r C o r R e s TraCen, Evanston.

W I L L I A M I. R O B B I N S ( C A P T SC U S N ) to A s s t Ch B u S a n d A for Acctg & Disbursing, Nav Dept.

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E A R L K. S O L E N B E R G E R ( C A P T U S N ) to FIdCom, A r m d F o r s Spec W p n s P r o j , Albuquerque.

R I C H A R D S. S T U A R T (CDR U S N ) to N A B Marianas.

J O H N G. R O E N I G K advises that his mailing address is c/o Communication Unit 5, A P O 616, PM New York.

L. C. COXE is on duty at the Academy and living at 44 Upshur Rd., USNA, Annapolis, Md. J O H N C. N I C H O L S has moved to 241 J Ave., Coronado, Calif. He is on duty as Commander IDestroyer Division 12, F P O San Francisco.

A group of '34 met at lunch at the Officers' Club at the Naval Station, Newport on February 10. The occasion was a visit to the area by Charlie Stephan, of OpDev For, who presented the War College and various local commands with the scoop on the latest developments in OpDevFor activities. Present were: Bob Close, N W C ; Al Schnable, N W C ; Bob Hardy, N W C ; Doug Swift, N W C ; Dick Compton, N W C ; Keith Taylor, N W C Staff; Ed Batcheller, NWC; Steve Daunis, N W C Staff; Bill Kinsella, N W C Staff ; Dunk Dixon, N W C ; Ben Morland, N W C ; Bill Hastings, N W C ; J. D. Fulp, N W C ; Jim Bentley, N W C Staff; Pete Walters, N W C ; Bud Slack, NWC; Clyde VanArsdall, N W C Staff; Johnny Hyde, NWC, Dave Edwards, N W C ; and Charlie Stephan, OpDevFor Staff.

"BJ" Semmes was down in Washington, after just getting back from Korea, so was not among us. Good time had by all.

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Sec'y, Cdr. J. S. C. Gabbert, U S N , Bnrean of Naval Personnel, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D . C. Orders Issued C L A R E N C E W . P E T R I E (CDR U S N ) to Serv Ron 3.

N O E L A. M. GAYLER (CDR U S N ) to OpNav. J A M E S L . P . McCALLUM ( C A P T U S N ) to ComMinRon 4.

A N T H O N Y T A L E R I C O J R (CDR U S N ) to San DiegoGru. R O M O N D T B U D D (CDR U S N ) to CO NavMAG Guam.

C H A R L E S F A D E M (CDR SC U S N ) to F l d B r B u S a n d A Cleve.

J A M E S M. W O L F E J R (CDR U S N ) to N A S St J u l i e n s Creek.

GEORGE A. C R A W F O R D (CDR U S N ) to N a v M a r Cor ResTraCen N a v S t a , T I , S F r a n .

E L B E R T M. S T E V E B (CDR U S N ) to N A T O DefCoI, P a r i s , duins.

F. E. S E L L E R S is on duty at OpNav— Navy Dept., Op-373 (Rm. 4B 532), Washington 25, D. C. G. L. C H R I S T I E is with the Naval Mission to Colombia, c/o OpNav 32, Mail & Dispatch Section, Pentagon, Washington, D. C. E D W I N H. H E A D L A N D advises that his current duty address is Naval Reserve Training Center, Delaware Ave. & Palmer St., Philadelphia, Pa. T. D. McGRATH gives his address as Cdr DesDiv 32, F P O San Francisco.

C H A R L E S E. FOUST's address is 319 Home Ave., Clarksville, Tenn.

A R T H U R M. P U R D Y writes that he is making his home at 41 Dartmouth St., Springfield, Mass.

J A M E S SCOTT has been assigned to the Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Va. E. M. S T E V E R reports from N A T O Defense College, c/o S H A P E , A P O 55, PM New York.

H E N R Y G. S H O N E R D , JR., gives his present duty station as U. S. Naval Station, Tongue Point, Astoria, Ore.

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Sec'y, C d r . Richard R. P r a t t , U S N , Box 70, Navy 214, F P O , New York, N . Y .

Orders Issued J O H N B A U M E I S T E R J R (CDR U S N ) to Op Nav. F R A N K G. S P R I N G E R (CDR U S N ) to BuShips.

R I C H A R D R. P R A T T (CDR U S N ) to U S S N E W JERSEY.

H. A. BARNARD, JR., advises that he has recently moved to 90 Seminole Ave., San Francisco 12, Calif.

A L B E R T B. F U R E R has been relieved from duty on the MIDWAY and assigned to J-3, U. S. EUCOM, A P O 128, PM New York.

F R E D E R I C A. C H E N A U L T writes that his home address is 215 79th St., Virginia Beach, Va. J O H N N. BOLAND has been appointed manager of the Raytheon Manufacturing Company's office in Washington, D. C. John lives at 209 E. Broad St., Falls Church, Va.

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Corr. Sec'y, L t . Cdr. J o h n P . M. J o h n s t o n , U S N (Ret.) 5439 41st St., N . W., W a s h i n g t o n 15, D . C. Orders Issued W I L L I A M L . B R A N T L E Y (CDR U S N ) to N a v WarCol, N p t .

E D W A R D W . H E S S E L (CDR U S N ) t o U S S LAKE CHAMPLAIN. L E O P O L D R. T I L B U R N E (CDR U S N ) to U S S GLYNN. J O H N C. K E L L Y (CDR U S N ) to U S S I N T R E PID.

A. S. F U H R M A N was recently elected secretary of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Alumni Association for the year 1954.

W A S H I N G T O N N E W S O F 1937 The class met on schedule the second Friday, 8 January 1954, for our first meeting of the new year, with 26 of the class present. Tom Adams, Guy Anderson, Stumpy Baker, Ace Barton, Dave Bell, Bernard Bieri, Tom Cunningham, Bill Gregg (due to leave for England in the second quarter of 1954), Wyman Howard, Curt Kelly and Stretch Kelley were present.

Carl Doerflinger was there for the first time having left Composition Squadron 5 (VC-5), Sanford, Fla. Maryle and Carl have found a home for themselves and their three children, one boy and two girls, at 805 N. Overlook St., Alexandria, Va. Carl is located in the Pentagon, Room 4E387, with Op 05B2.

Guy Narter, Jeff Norman, Tommy Pearsall, Eddie Pace, Bill Porter, Squire Pridmore, Gene Rankin, Henry Sipple, and George Street were there helping to make up the roster.

Jack Wadleigh, Bob Ware, Roger Woodhull, Rex Wheeler (leaving in May), Hank Burfeind being present made the full 26 thirty-seveners for the opening meeting of 1954.

This meeting took a business turn when it was proposed that an "executive committee" be established in the Washington area; and that the head of this "executive committee" carry the title of chairman or class president. These offices would be continued by successive elections pending rotation of duty or departure from the Washington area. This "executive committee" would replace the class officers and would assume the functions of the "governing committee" elected by the class at graduation and consisting of Nicholson, R. A. Smith, Russ Wallace, Roger Woodhull, and Mark Jordan.

Let us hear your comments regarding the establishment of the "executive com33

RAYMOND F. DUBOIS (CDR U S N ) to Des Lant.

F R A N K C. LYNCH JR (CDR U S N ) to TraLant.

WILMER E. R A W I E (CDR U S N ) to NavFe. LEONARD E. HARMON (CDR U S N ) to Car Div 17.

GERALD G. H I N M A N (CDR U S N ) to DesLant.

R A L P H WEYMOUTH (CDR U S N ) to Staff CinCPacFlt. ,„,,, JOE L. HETTINGER JR (CDR U S N ) to CO FasRon 9. ,„„ LEON W. ROGERS (CDR U S N ) to CO, USS PERKINS. „ „ J RICHARD H. BOWERS (CDR U S N ) to BuOrd.

J A M E S DOUGLAS requests his address be changed to 7417 Major Ave., Norfolk 5, Va.

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Cdr. W. J. Ruhe, U S N , BuPers, Navy Department, Room 3733, Arlington Annex, Washington 25, D . C. Orders Issned R A P H A E L A . ZOELLER (CDR U S N ) to CO, USS HENLEY. MARVIN D. NORTON JR (CDR U S N ) to Nav W I L Y I A M R . D U N N E (CDR U S N ) to NavHosp Portsmouth, Va., treatment.

ELI B. ROTH (CDR U S N ) to Portsmouth NavShipYd. ,,„„ WILSON G. WRIGHT III (CDR U S N ) to USS WHTf HT FREDERIC' W. CORLE (CDR SC U S N ) to NSC NorVa.

E. C. L I N D O N writes that he has CARLSON'S CAMPAIGN. . . . The Commodore and four CO's of ships of DesRon moved to 8309 Friden St., Larrymore 34 stand by one of the 172 barrels of medicines, food and clothing they brought to Acres, Norfolk, Va. Japan from Newport, R. I., for delivery to the MaryknoU Clinic in Pusan, Korea.

R I C H A R D K. GOULD'S new duty adThe goods were collected by Newport's Knights of Columbus after receiving a dress is Fleet Training Group, San Diego letter from Capt. Daniel Carlson, '29, CofS, CTF 95, requesting aid for the clinic. 47, Calif.

The job of delivery was handed to (1. to r.) Cdr. G. W. French, Cdr. H. M. Robinson, A new home address for J. B. ANDER'38, Capt. M. V. Duffill, Cdr. J. A. Marks, '38, and Cdr. W. L. Savidge, '39.

SON, JR., is Dulany Dr., Elmwood Estates, McLean, Va. The Oahu contingent of the Class of 1939 Their addresses are: Albert S. Fuhrman, mittee' by mailing them to John P. M. Johnston, 5439 41st St., NW, Washington 1302 S. Idaho, La Habra; Webb Smith, has started having frequent get-togethers.

3728 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes; William One which was a great success was held 15, D. C, to arrive by March 31, 1954.

A. Snyder, 7831 Beland Ave., Los An- in December at the Pearl Harbor SubOne of the first duties of this "executive geles; Tracy Holmes, 649 Hightier Rd., marine Base Officers' Club. Among the committee" would be to find facts and Santa Monica; and Peyton Carroll, 10100 participants in these gaieties were Flip present a proposal to the class concerning Sunbrook Dr., Beverly Hills.

Anderson, Red Balch, Sam Caldwell, Vince a 20-year book containing biographical de Poix, Frank Edrington, Marty Felix, Let us keep the news flowing; it is nice sketches of the members of the class and Francis Grubb, OB Hewlett, Bill Hushpictures of themselves and their families to learn of the comings and goings. One ing, Paul Loustannau, Menry Mendenof the goings is Fil Gilkeson; new address if such are available. c/o USS HANCOCK ( C V A - 1 9 ) , F P O San hall. Chuck Nace, Dick Robb, George Sharp, Johnny Weatherwax and Jake VanWould you like to have a 20-year book? Francisco. dergrift.

Why not let us know and send in your Meanwhile the wives of 1937 here in suggestions for a title of the book?

Washington have been equally as active.

SHORE BREEZES Tom Miller has written that he and At the Watergate Inn on the banks of the Lynn now have another son, Bruce, born Potomac near the Erricson Memorial, Curby PAUL SCHRATZ October 14, 1953. They now have a house- ly Adams and Dorothy Bottomley were Here is the dope on the questionnaire ful with the arrival of their fifth child. hostesses for a '37 wives luncheon.

Tom and Lynn live at 53 Church St., They met 30 strong which is better than for the class booklet 15 Years After, which Stonington, Conn., where Tom is owner- some of the class luncheons. Gwen DeVane I indicated earlier. operator of the Miller Ford Co., Inc., a from Patuxent was there. From Annapolis Each of you should have received by dealership. In Tom's letter was a news- was Mary K. Moore. Dorothy Porter now two questionnaires and a personalpaper clipping about Harry Glennon. confidential letter explaining them. The brought a guest Isabella Spear.

Harry Glennon has just been appointed Those present from the metropolitan first questionnaire, similar to the one you as superintendent engineer of the Moore- Washington area were Gina Anderson, submitted for the preparation of our earlier McCormack Lines. He had been serving Marcia Arentzen, Mary Cunningham, Hel- book, will serve the same purpose this time. as port engineer. Harry is living in Forest ma Dressendorfer, Frankie Dalton, Made- The second one, which can be anonymous, Hills, Long Island, 116-23 Union Turnpike. laine Finney, Precious Gregg, Ann Hessel, is for the purpose of obtaining information Not so long ago news was asked from Betty Johnston, Betty Kelly, Susan Nor- of a statistical nature for an importaiit those who read Shipmate and this column. man, Kay Pace, Shirley Rixey, Natalie project which I cannot explain in detail It seems to have struck a responsive chord. Sipple, Edie Ware, Ray Wadleigh, Eleanor here. Spare copies are also included. These are for the purpose of getting replies from "Bebo" Peyton Carroll writes from Wheeler, Jean Woodhull, Louise Zavadil, classmates in your area whom you know Hicks & Greist, a Los Angeles advertising Mary Cousins (also from Annapolis), Bet- about and we don't. firm, 3450 Wilshire Blvd., signing himself ty Lake, Ruth Filippone, Bernice Nielson as vice president. Congratulations, "Bebo." and Virginia Rankin.

I indicated to you before that the publicaJohn P. M. Johnston tion date is 1 June. For this purpose, we From "Bebo" we learn that five or six must have your answer in virtually imof 1937 meet the first Wednesday of every mediately upon receipt. You can guess, as month. He doesn't say just where but if M 1938 • well as I, the great amount of compilation, you are in L.A. call him at Dunkirk 5-1721.

Sec'y, Lt. Col. John Saxten, USMC. rearranging, etc., which is necessary to pull He says that Al Fuhrman, Webb Smith, G-3 Division Headquarters, Marine Corps. the project off, and the time is very short Tracy Holmes, and Bill Snyder are the Washington 25, D. C. If you can't get your family picture taken regular attenders and that there will be a Orders Issued immediately and don't have a reasonably free round for visiting classmates. Al is OTIS A. WESCHE (CDR U S N ) to BuOrd. the official host of the group and treasurer ANDREW D. JACKSON JR (CDR U S N ) to current one handy, send the questionnaire along post-haste, and follow with the picof the local Alumni Association.

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ture as soon as you can. If you send along an old picture and get your hands on a good one shortly after, send along the new one and we'll replace it.

The questionnaires also include a request for $5.00 which will cover the cost of publishing the book. This is only an estimate, of course, and we think it is a very reasonable one. The Class of '33 did theirs last year, and I understand they ran about ten bucks a copy. If you don't have the $5.00 or can't afford to cough it up at this time, we still want your questionnaires, and we'll worry about the financial end of it later. The two questionnaires should not be very difficult to fill o u t The statistical one is almost completely of the yes or no type, and only the biography in the other questionnaire will take any time. I suggest, as in the past, that maybe your wife or best girl friend can give us the best biography of your favorite subject.

In an attempt to get a perfect address list of the class, I would like to repeat the earlier request to come across with a recent one. Also, those we have received from a couple of hard working classmates in areas like Norfolk, Pearl Harbor, San Diego, Yokosuka, New York, New London, etc., including a complete list of the 39ers in the area, have been very helpful— more like it are welcome if you can find the time to drop us a note.

In case we haven't reached you with a questionnaire, I am repeating the dope we need to put together the booklet: full name and nicknames; present rank, classification, corps, etc.; duty station (business if in civil life) ; home of record; best mailing address; wife's name and hometown; when and where married; children with date of

birth; decorations and awards including travel ribbons and battle stars; qualifications and courses; recent group picture of self and family (a snapshot is O.K., preferably a glossy print with sharply contrasted black and white, with a piece of paper on the bottom giving names in photo) ; hobbies, outside interests, organizations, anecdotes, wife's hobbies also; and a biography to bring us up to date from Nine Years After in about 250 words.

I will not repeat the statistical questionnaire here, but you can get a copy from any classmate in your area, or from me, or from the Executive Committee, Class of 1939, Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. I will again repeat that if we don't get your questionnaire, you will not only greatly increase the work of the Washington Committee, but the goon squad of illiterates who will have to write your biography for you guarantee to show you to the world in a far less flattering light.

If all of the above can't get a reaction out of you, how about just sending me a card to let us all know that you are still alive and healthy.

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Orders Issued JAMES W . MacMURRAY (LCDR U S N ) to CO, U S S MAURICE J. M A N U E L .

JAMES B. C A N N O N (CDR U S N ) to OpNav. ROBERT W . McINTOSH (CDR U S N ) to Des Lant.

D O N A L D M. KABLE (CDR U S N ) to U S N Ad Gru ROK Navy.

WILLIAM B . MORTON (CDR U S N ) to Com CarAirGru 1.

LEIGH C. WINTERS (CDR U S N ) to CO, USS SHIELDS.

A. M. VARNUM has moved to 4 7th St., Carle Place, New York.

The following is a quotation from a letter recently received from J O H N F. R E F O who is living at 1417 Tenth St., Coronado, Calif.: "The younger branch of the Refo Navy Clan has just completed a two-year tour at NOTS, Inyokern, and is back at the old stand. Composite Squadron Six. Previous duty in VC-S and VC-6 terminated when I reported to Inyokern.

"It may be of interest to the Class of '40 that C. D. S M I T H , out this way for a two-week cruise from Memphis, engineered a small gathering at the Del Coronado Hotel recently, attended by DICK PARKER, BILL GAME, BILL S M I T H , myself and wives. It was a good session and broke up late. Jane Smith was also on the 'cruise' with C D . and enjoyed it. We all agreed that C D . , Dick and myself look better with our hats on. However, I maintain that things have not gone so far that I have ceased to hope and, yes, worry.

Herman Trum, please note.

"There are more 'Forty' members in this area not yet contacted. JIG H I N M A N and BUD BEAVER are with AirPac. Pat and I assume a warm welcome to any who may be passing through."

F. W. P E N N O Y E R has been assigned to duty at the Pentagon in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OP-414E), following three years at sea as skipper of the MCGINTY (DE-365) and the U H L MANN ( D D - 6 8 7 ) . He is living at the Hunt-

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Orders Issued R O D E R I C K O. M I D D L E T O N (CDR U S N ) to DesLant.

C H A R L E S W . R U S H J R (CDR U S N ) t o CO, USS BLACKFIN. GEORGE S. M O R R I S O N (CDR U S N ) t o CO, F i t R o n 112.

M O H L C. N O R T O N J R (CDR U S N ) t o N A A S CabanissFld, CorpC. C H A R L E S J . M E R D I N G E R (CDR CEC U S N ) to N A S M i r a m a r , SDiego.

R U S S E L L F . T R U D E A U (CDR U S N ) t o CO, F i t R o n 14.

W I L L I A M L . C O N L E Y (CDR U S N ) to C l a r k s ville Base, Clarksville.

H E N R Y D. V A N S T O N (CDR U S N ) t o CO, McDERMUT.

The end of January VICTOR DELANO moved to 1550 44th St., N W , Washington 7, D. C. R O B E R T LONG is residing at 58 Le Roy Ave., Arcadia, Calif.

906 Fisher St., Falls Church, Va., is the home address of K E N N E T H S T E E N .

J E R R Y CLANCY writes that he is on duty at the U. S. Naval Air Station, Olathe, Kan. J O S E P H LYNN has been assigned to VP-6, F P O San Francisco.

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Orders Issued J O H N R. W E L S H (LCDR U S N ) t o CO, U S S GAINARD. J O H N A . F A I R C H I L D (LCDR U S N ) to IccDe For. W I L L I A M R . E A S T O N (LCDR U S N ) t o CO, USS W H I T E H U R S T .

D A V I D H . G R E E N (LCDR U S N ) t o O p N a v .

W I L L I A M R . W E R N E R (LCDR U S N ) t o Bu Ord. H E N R Y B . S W E I T Z E R (LCDR U S N ) to U S N A Anna.

J. M. RICKABAUGH advises that his new address is 1044^ Central Ave., Alameda, Calif.

F R E D E R I C K P. ROBERTSON, JR., is now residing in Apt. J-2, Perry Circle, USN.A, Annapolis, Md. H O W . \ R D L. S T O N E has been transferred to the U. S. Naval Mission, A P O 676, PM New York.

R I C H A R D E. CURTIS has been ordered to the .A.rmed Forces Staff College, Norfolk 11, Va. A daughter, Anne Veronica, was born on 12 December 1953 at the Newport Naval Hospital to F. T O F A L O and Mrs. Tofalo.

A R T H U R F. R A W S O N , JR., has gone to the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk 11, Va. R I C H A R D D. KING is at the Naval War College in Newport, R. I. GLENN E.^STON requests his address be changed to "Rinconada," Box 28, RD 1, Beverly, N. J.

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T H O M A S H. CASEY J R (LCDR U S N ) t o N a TechTraCen N A S , J a x , duins.

S T A N L E Y M O N T U N N A S (LCDR U S N ) to N a Special W p n s f a c , K i r t l a n d A F B , Albuquerque.

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R I C H A R D E . B R E G A (LCDR U S N ) t o U S S NEW JERSEY.

G. W. CLARKE requests his address be changed to 479 Colorado Ave., Chula Vista, Calif.

W I L L I A M E. P A R D E E has been assigned to VS-31, F P O New York.

W. W. S T E V E N S writes that his mailing address now is c/o General Delivery, University of California, Los Angeles 24, Calif.

F. H. LEMLY has moved to 2810 N. Brandywine St., Arlington, Va. R O B E R T D. COUSINS changes his address to 203 Brunswick Ct., New Orleans 14, La.'

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WILLIAM E. PAYNE, JR., writes that he has been transferred to NATC, Patuxent River, Md. A L B E R T L. STICKLES is now on duty with Fleet Weather Central, 24th & M St., NW, Washington, D. C. J O H N R. STRACHAN writes that he is vice president of the Pepsi-Cola Albany Bottling Co., at 440 Broadway, Menands, N. Y. A. E. P A T C H is on duty with the Office of Naval Research, Code 429, Bldg. T-3, Navy Dept., Washington 25, D. C. J O H N B. LIVINGSTON'S new address is 1605 Buchanan St., N W , Washington 11, D. C. W. N. NELSON is on duty with Composite SQ. 35, F P O San Francisco, while his family is residing at 209 G Ave., Coronado, Calif.

T. W. BUDD writes that he has been ordered to the Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington and is making his home at 5131 15th St., N., Arlington, Va. H E N R Y GORMAN writes that he is now on duty in the Office of CNO (Op. 55), Navy Dept., National Defense Bldg., Washington 25, D. C.

Exec on the U S S CHARR (SS-328), M. D. Becker is Exec on the U S S BLACKFIN (SS-322), J. T. Knudsen is Exec on the USS STERLET (SS-392), Buck Dietzen is Exec on the U S S BAYA (AGSS-318), R. J. Cooke is Exec on the U S S BLUEGILL (SSK-242), John Duff is Exec on the U S S CARBONARO (SS-337), Sam Bussey is on the U S S T U N N Y (SSG-282), Gene Masica is Exec on the U S S POMODON (SS-486), Bob Newby is Exec on the U S S REMORA ( S S - 4 8 7 ) , and I've got the same

job on the U S S CusK (SSG-348). Ed "Chris" Christofferson is skipper of an LSMR here in San Diego. Harv Hartzel is attached to a Guided Missile Training Unit, GMTU 5, at NAMTC, Pt. Mugu.

Don Curran and Fred "Tip" Watson passed through San Diego last fall on their way to Hawaii.

Mrs. H A R O L D M O O R E LAMB and infant son, Harold Moore, Jr., returned to their home in Coronado, Calif., on 1 February after a two-and-a-half month visit with her parents. Navy Track Coach Earl j . Thomson, and Mrs. Thomson of Annapolis, Md. The baby was born on 3 October in Coronado. Lieutenant Lamb is skipper of the LSMR 401 in the Korean area. He is expected to return home this spring.

NEWSLETTER Something new took place in Washington for the monthly get-together. This time we lunched together at the Army-Navy Town Club instead of the NGF. The drinks and food were delicious, and we were warmly welcomed by the club secretary.

As part of the business discussion we decided to hold March's luncheon again at this spot. Other business consisted of a report by our treasurer, Cal Cobb, who incidentally was authorized to deposit $500 in an interest-bearing, insured savings account. Sherm Blandin was the so-called "main speaker" with an account of the recent doings of the Permanent Uniform Board. He spoke as an expert inasmuch as he's the recorder.

As far as attendance was concerned, the following faces were noted: Porter, Wallace, Bucknell, Slaff, Dzichowski, Jortberg, Collier, Delgado, Blandin, Cobb, Culbreath, Jones, Marschall, Looney, Bessac, Thorsby, Eriksen, and Buck.

PERSONAL ITEMS R O B E R T T I M O T H Y P A T R I C K MCC A R T H Y dropped the class a nice letter, check and data card from the U S S GRAND CANYON ( . \ D - 2 8 ) operating in the Nor-

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T E D S. J O H N S O N is on duty with SWU Pac Det 1, NAS, Moffett Field, Calif.

T H O M A S F. UTEGAARD writes that he has just moyed to 232 Wapping Rd., Newport, R. I. A new address for RICE YORK is PO Box 472, Jackson, Miss.

LUKE D. LYNCH requests his address be changed to 156 Garden St., Garden City, L. I., N. Y. A letter received some time ago from W A L T DEDRICK gave the following list of classmates in his submarine flotilla and also told of plans for a class get-together in San Diego early in the year: Joe Bryant is

folk area. Mac's permanent address is 9156 So. Loomis Blvd., Chicago, 111.

J U L I E N L E B O U R G E O I S has just moved to a new house in Norfolk and reports the address as 513 Fisherman's Rd., Norfolk, Va. Fresh from three years in Brazil with International GE, DICK T E N N E Y is still trying to settle down here in the States.

Dick's present address is 2406 W. Chestnut, Yakima, Wash.

JIM S T R A N D is presently with Canadian (julf Oil Co., Box 130, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Jim is in production engineering. In a fit of generosity dues were paid with a Canadian dollar worth $1.0317, it says here.

Making a living now selling Mutual funds, P H I L S P E R R Y writes from 3761 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

J O H N and Rammy GILLCRIST, having just settled the four little Gillcrists at 10 Leal Terrace, Newport, R. I., expect S H I P M A T E

Hansen, Natalie and Stan Hirsch, Gloria and Ralph Lippert, Barbara and Neil Moul, Babs and Bob Merrick, Kirbey Poe, Barbara and Todd Packer, Jinny and Chris Petersen, Bebe and Rube Richards, Jeanne and John Rhinesmith, Peg and Bud Selfridge, Harriet and J. A. Smith, Bob Williams, and Shirley Ziegler. Hugh and I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

There were several who were duty-bound, and some of the mamas had to stay home with sick kiddies. Then there are always those unusual ones "at sea." But we do hope that anyone in this area missing due to lack of an invite will let us know his whereabouts for a next time.

Sincerely, NORFOLK NOTES Peggy (The following letter, written by Peggy Secretary's n-ote: Why can't I get about Murphree, arrived the day after the dead- ten letters a month like the above—then I line for the February issue. So, better later would just staple 'em all together and let than never.)

Shipmate take care of them?

January 4, 1954 A. L. Buck, Jr. Dear Les, Secretary, Class of '45 Hugh went off on "Springboard" in such haste that he didn't get his well-intended report of the Norfolk '45 reunion off to •< 1946 • you. I'm sure his would have been a more Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Charles V. Wilhoit, Jr. illustrious account, but—all was very gay at the Breezy Point Club for cocktails and At the time of this writing I am in the a cold buffet on Sunday night, December process of being separated from the Navy, 6. There were fifty smiling faces—all add- having submitted my resignation on 11 Deing to the fun—namely: Andy Anderson, cember 1953. As of 10 February start learnMargie and Don Curtis, Myra and Ted ing to act like a civilian while in the emColvin, Betty and Jim Cockrill, Betty and ploy of the Reynolds Metals Company in Ken Chambers, Gina and Bob Douglas, one of their Reduction (smelting) plants.

Nancy and Harry Doyle, Polly and Bill Should be no change in this column exFerguson. Violet and Jim Faddis, Louise cept the address at the top, which I should and Al Giorgis, Layne and Jack Gambill, be able to publish in time for the April Fran and George Hart, Marth and Swede issue.

the organized confusion to end by at least the spring* thaw. John's in the military department of the Officer Candidate School.

It was a real pleasure early in January when \ y i L E Y CONOVER paid a personal visit to the secretary and family.

Wiley took a couple of days off just to check on things in Washington. There's a strong possibility that we may be seeing more of Wiley around these parts.

Roommate R. C. B . \ R N H A R T is still hanging around the Quincy, Mass., area trying to get the W. A. LEE in commission. Next time don't be sure, Barney; put your confidence in!

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The Alumni .Association still has about thirty 1946 Lucky Bags which they will sell for two dollars each if you will pay the postage (which usually amounts to less than $2.00). This is a real bargain if you would like to have another Lucky Bag and of course they just take up space at -Alumni House. Anyone interested?

MONTEREY NEWS Ellen Ahearn 25 January 1954—Jody Cronander and Lois Ann Watt were hostesses at an evening coffee at the Copper Cup Room of the PG School. Mary Baldwin conducted the meeting at which new officers of the '46 Wives Club were elected. The officers are: chairman, Ellen Ahearn; treasurer, Phyl Bellah; publicity agent, Lois Ann Watt. (As Ellen turns over the reporting duties to Lois Ann let me say "Thanks, Ellen" for your excellent assistance from Monterey.)

ANNAPOLIS NEWS Jackie Glindeman The first sign of spring at the Officers' Club this year was the floral theme of jonquils used by the Class of '46 Wives Club at its January luncheon. Hostesses were Barbara Burki and Linda Harmer.

NORFOLK NEWS 21 J A N U A R Y 1954—Wives Luncheon was held at the Armed Forces Staff College ; hostesses, Diana Goure and Doris Wilcox. Others attending were Dorothy Wilhoit, Jerry Waddell, Chris Kenyon, Mary Bucolo, Lis Schmidt, Jane Marsh,

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Marguerite Jones, Gem Mills, Marie Jacobsen, Gwen Frame, Rose Marie Riggs, Doris Gibbs, Ruth Miller, Lucille Ellis and Gloria Harris.

5 February 1954â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A surprise farewell party for Daisy and Dorothy Wilhoit was held in the Naval Base Quarters of Chuck and Barbara Coyer. And what a complete and pleasant surprise it was!! Others joining in the fun were Jack and Dudley Albright, Wes and Lis Schmidt, Johnny and Olive Renn, Don and Phyl Heberling, Hallie and Virginia Rice, Kirk and Ruth Miller, Dud and Gem Mills, Bob and Betty Schabacker, Bob and Millicent Weir, Dale and Gloria Harris, Gwen Frame, Jane Marsh, Jerry Waddell, and Phil Plummer.

(To say "Thank you" would be only a small expression of my appreciation to you all.)

Overton, Tex. Bruce was recently serving in SuRFBiRD (AM-383), PacFlt. Born: to SAM and Mildred A N D E R S , a son on 16 December '53 at Naval Hospital Annapolis; 8 lbs. 15 ozs.

R. I. Dick is serving in U S S REMEY ( D D 688).

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BOB L I C H T E N B E R G U S N has moved

to 412 N. M St., Oxnard, Calif., from Albuquerque, N. M., where he was on duty in SWU 1233.

R. S. BAIRD (SC) USN, our most M A R S H A L L T. MAYS U S N R is on recent conversion from general line, is on duty at Naval Supply Center, Norfolk. duty with HQ, U. S. EUCOM (J-4), "Bugs" and "O" live at 1502 Bayview A P O 128, PM New York.

E. B. F R A M E U S N has completed a Blvd., Norfolk, phone 62-4616. tour of shore duty at Fleet Training CenBorn: to J O H N N Y and Olive R E N N , ter, Norfolk, and is now Exec of the third child, first son, Stephen John, on 20 GREENWOOD (DE-679) whose home port is December '53 at Portsmouth Naval Hos- Norfolk. El, Gwen, Terry, Scott and Tailpital. Sisters are Barbara Lee (24 October spin (all U S N ) will still live at 5512 S. '48) and Susan Kay (11 March '51). John- Warwick Circle, Norfolk 13. Phone ny is a Communications PG and is serving 63-0953. on the Staff, ComPhibGrp Two. The Renns live at 524 Timothy Ave., Norfolk.

E L E V E N T H COMPANY Did you read "Spindrift" in the January Phone 62-0217. issue about a leaflet raid on West Point JIM E V A N S U S N reports a change of before the Army game? Don't quote me address to N A F , Navy 3867, Box H, F P O SEVENTH COMPANY but I'll bet BOB SCH.ABACKER knows San Francisco.

E. H. E L L I S U S N is on duty in SWU as much about it as anyone!

BOB SCHABACKER U S N is flying Lant and lives at 6777 Westbury Rd., Diain VR-Thirty-One instead of VR-21 as remond Springs, R F D 1, Norfolk, Va. FIRST COMPANY ported in February issue. Bob and Betty, J O H N W. H A U P T gives his address Betsy and "Trep" live at 1042 Manchester F L O Y D AVEY is having his Shipmate as 138 S. High St., Marion, Ohio.

Ave., Norfolk, phone 7-2916. sent to 1512 W. Hellman Ave., Alhambra, DOUG N A N K E R V I S is now living at Born: to DICK and Ginny VARDY, Calif. Believe Floyd and Jean are on leave 4 Waltham St., Hammond, Ind. Doug is a in the States as Floyd is employed by Pan bachelor and works for General Meter and second son, Richard Stewart, Jr., on 2 January 1954 at Fitch Hospital, Bronx, American Airways in Rio de Janeiro.

Controls in Chicago.

N. Y. Dick is 12th Co. Officer at U S N A .

H. J. B R O W N lives at 3571 N. View BLACKIE YERBURY USN reports a D. C. W I L L I A M S O N is an office manchange of address to 89-4 Middlesex Rd., ager for Southern Bell Telephone and Ave., Wantagh, N. Y. R O N N I E G L E N D I N N I N G USMC has Waltham, Mass. No dope on his new duty. Telegraph Co. and lives at 2303 Laburnum been seeing a lot of the countryside lately Ave., Charlotte, N. C. EIGHTH COMPANY in travelling from Maine to California.

New address is Bldg. 117-1, Navy Defense TWELFTH COMPANY G. R. M O N T H A N U S N has moved Housing, MCSA, Barstow, Calif. Ronnie from Oxnard to 2751 Burgener Blvd., San J O H N C. DALE is located at 265 and "P.S." have three children: Margaret Diego 17, Calif. "Sunshine" and "Cornie" Tamarac Rd., Westport, Conn., after a (6 June '48), Charles (10 October '49) and have two girls, Margaret (24 September tour of active duty.

Robert (25 October '52).

'48) and Christina (16 August '49).

H A R R Y F A R M E R U S N says he finDAN HEAGY has changed his address H. B. S E W E L L is living in Salzburg, ished a tour as personnel officer at NAS to 8301 Mt. Everest Rd., El Paso, Tex. Austria, and is returning to the States in Hutchinson, Kan., in December, went to Dan and Kitty have Daniel IV (8 July April.

Corpus for his R5D check-out and is on '46), Catherine (10 October '50) and DonW I L E Y SCOTT USN was married to his way to Port Lyautey for duty in VRna (2 August '52).

Ethel Catherine Holmes on 29 December 24. Harry and Ann have two children, The last pouch from Bangkok brought a 1953 at Ft. Myer, Va. Assume the address Jimmy (5 May '49) and Sharon (9 April letter from BOB W E L A N D E R who is en- is still 1500 Arlington Blvd., Apt. 806, Ar- '53). joying his duty but expects a change around lington 9, Va. Coiigratulations.

J O H N A. JACOBSEN's address is Box August. Bob says he goes to sea some with K E N L A M P T O N is employed as Sales 725 Sparrow Rd., Norfolk 6, Va. Jake is the Thai Navy and is looking forward to Engineer for the Nussbaum Co. and lives chief engineer of the BACHE (DDE-470). sea duty once again with the U S N (Log at 4404 Standish Dr., Fort Wayne, Ind. that!!).

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J O H N J. M A T H E W S (Matusiewicz) is a design engineer for Republic Aviation Corp. and lives at 73 Jester Lane, Levittown, N. Y. THIRD COMPANY

BUCK and Mary BUCOLO are living at 304 Twilley St., Norfolk, Va. Phone 8-7640.

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L. G. H I N C H C L I F F , JR., U S N gives his address as 682 Carla Ave., Chula Vista, Calif. Hinch and Sally's three children are Leslie (13 April '48), Scott (17 March '51) and Grant (3 September '52). Hinch commands LST 901.

J A M E S J. CUNAT has finally been located at 66 Avenue Moinier, Casablanca, French Morocco.

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A. P. H A L L now lives at 260 Engle St., Apt. 44, Englewood, N. J. BRUCE M. SULLIVAN is working for Humble Oil & Refining Co., Box 127, 38

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N I N T H COMPANY MAL ARTHUR'S new duty was reJ O H N B. BAILEY U S N is a post- ported in the February issue. Correct mailgraduate student in aeronautical engineer- ing address is Navy Group Istanbul, A P O ing (armament) at Monterey. Rita, Buck 206A, PM New York. and John (14 September '50) live at 1085 SI S I M M O N S U S N gives his address Rosita Rd., Monterey. as 19 Badger Rd., Arundel Estates, AnH A R O L D BIERMAN, JR., 924 Dun- napolis, Md. Bachelor. can, Ann Arbor, Mich.

E. C. K E N Y O N U S N and Chris are FRAN CURREN has responded to a living at 403 Burleigh Ave., Norfolk, Va. tracer and gives 127 Columbia Ave., Edge- Gene came to S W U Lant from SWU 1233, Albuquerque. wood 5, R. I., as his address.

P E T E H A R I N G informs me that he FOURTEENTH COMPANY was placed on the temporary retired list K E I T H M E S S E N G E R , who recently for physical disability on 1 November. He was gunnery and electronics officer on the was on active duty as Shore Patrol Officer Staff, ComSubRon Two in New London. at NAS Corpus Christi, is now located at On 10 November he went to work for the 510 West Lane St., Pasadena, Tex. Keith Fairchild Engine Division at Farmingdale, and Mary have two boys, Keith A. (19 L. I., N. Y. Pete and Winnie have three January '50) and Allen (16 May '52). children: Pete, Jr. (5 May '48), Patrice (30 December '50), and John (6 February FIFTEENTH COMPANY '52). Pete says classmates are welcome at A. H. H A T S E L L , JR., bachelor, is lo2 Vernon St., Plainview, N. Y. cated in Bayboro, North Carolina.

J. R. ROBINSON U S N has left N A S Cancel my erroneous remarks concernHutchinson for duty in VF-21, LantFlt. ing H A L L I E R I C E in the January issue.

DICK ZYVOLOSKI U S N has been Hallie is Exec of the 1165 which is diesel joined by Eileen and the three children at driven; j ust newer and more powerful than 158 Lawrence St., Apt. B-2, Middletown, the old models!

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GEORGE T A R L E T O N U S N has a re- and changes his address to 90-2 Middlesex cent change of duty (and climate) from Rd., Waltham 54, Mass.

ComMidEast Force to Staff ComHukLant in Norfolk.

NINETEENTH COMPANY P A U L W A G N E R U S N is the new BOB K R A U S E U S N has changed his CO of REVENGE ( A M - 1 1 0 ) in Charleston.

Idress to 3735 Glenhurst Ave., MinnePaul reported from S W U 471 in .Albu- ^ o l i s 16, Minn. querque.

GEORGE and Bea P A V I S are living It's not final but scuttlebutt has T E D at 2323 Iroquois Ave., Long Beach 15, MOUTON coming from Naval Proving Calif. George is an Ordnance PG and is Ground, Dahlgren, Va., for duty in V S - serving in U S S BREMERTON (CA-130).

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DARRYL G. MAGEE is a steel mill C H A R L I E C O F F I N was married on 13 application engineer for General Electric January to Edna Moore in Knoxville, Co., and lives at 2982 Nancy Lane, ScheTenn. Congratulations. nectady, N. Y. S T E V E R O W E N reports a change of KING_MEMORY is a public health enaddress to 11 Lantern Lane, West Rox- gineer with the State of Georgia and lives bury 31, Mass. Frances and Steve have a at Ba.xley, Ga. son and three daughters. Steve still works H A R R Y M U S C H E N H E I M JR. refor Raytheon in Waltham. ports a change of address to Fletcher Rd., E A R L E. W A L K E R JR. is an MD now RD 1, Wayne, Pa. and reports his address as 140A Thomas Dr., Monroe Park Apt., Wilmington 6, NON-GRAD CORNER Del. C H A R L E S J. SLAWSON, 4838 DowEIGHTEENTH COMPANY ney Ave., Lakewood 11, Calif.

H A R R Y S. DUNBAR is a registered W I L L I A M M. A N D E R S O N is probably back home in Ebensburg, Pa. (Bo.x 294). pharmacist and drug store manager in Bill is CEC-USNR and was serving with Louisville, Ky. Hank, an ex-TBF pilot, married Ida Rowley 31 May '45 in VerCBMU 1 Det A in Korea.

GEORGE T. CLARK reports his ad- sailles,, Ky. They have two children, Mary dress is 3725 Country Club Blvd., Sioux and Robert. Address is 122 Southland Blvd., Louisville, Ky. City, Iowa.

The results of tracers sent out to track CECIL H U L L requested that his address be reported as care of P. S. Macaulay, down "lost" are very satisfactory and that list now numbers only twenty-five. Still 305 Thornhill Rd., Baltimore 12, Md. RICHARD M. M I D D L E T O N started missing a r e : Robert Jack Adams, Alfred Albert, Theodore Hale Batchelder, Harvard Business School on 1 February William Roderick Charles Bonner, Malcolm Cotten Brown, II, Richard Webster Brown, Jr., Marco Mario Campanile, Millard Alfred Carlson, Harker Collins, Donald Oliver Conway, William Donal Craig, Robert Doran, Findly Miles Doughty, Alvia • Alliston Hafer, Thomas George Hefferon, DeWitt Talmage Hunter, Jr., Donald Wickett Huszagh, Homer Anderson Key, Jr., Robert M. McConnell, Robert Gerald Mclntyre, Dale Forest Mueller, Samuel Gordon Rae, Marshall Terrell Steves, Clark Waite Tinch, Harry Clegg Walker.

If you know addresses of any of the persons on the list please let me know.

"Daisy"

The following letter was received from R. P. Y E A T M A N : "I have just finished a most interesting year of exchange duty with the USAF. Received my orders almost back to the Navy while at Misawa AB, Honshu, Japan. Managed to spend my second Christmas in a row in that lovely land. Can't seem to shake the Air Force, though. I'm relieving Hank Schultz (20th Company, '46) at the Navy All Weather Test Unit, Climatic Hangar, Eglin AFB, Fla. I extend an invitation to all hands to come over this summer and cool off in the world's largest ice box.

"Chris and I are expecting our third child in March. We have two boys, Richard, Jr., 3>4, and Bobby, 2. My address in Florida is 87 Okahatchee Circle, Fort Walton Beach, Fla." DONALD S K I N N E R advises that he has moved to 661 E. Clara St., Port Hueneme, Calif.

ROBERT W. SLOAN has recently moved to Rankin, 111.

A recent change of address for J O H N S. URBAN is Aviation Supply Office, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia 11, Pa. P A U L O. GADDIS reports his address as Public Works Officer, U. S. Naval Ordnance Plant, Forest Park, III. J O H N E. COHOON requests his mailing address be changed to 847 Shadowlawn Dr., Westfield, N. J. D. L. S H I E L D gives his new address as 1442 Milam Bldg., San Antonio, Texas.

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J A M E S B. STOCKDALE writes that he has been transferred to Patuxent where his address is Qtrs. 941-C, NATC, Patuxent River, Md. BOB A D A M S ' home address is 16111 Fielding, Detroit 19, Mich.

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M. M. GIBSON asks that we change his address to 122 Wood Rd., Springfield, Del. Co., Pa. A committee consisting of E. Newbold Smith, U S N A '48, John H. Hale, U S N A '46, and Lt. Josiah Henson, U S N A '46, has been formed to establish a memorial to the late John A. Fletcher. Those who might wish to contribute to a fund may make contributions to E. Newbold Smith, Esq., 55 E. End Ave., New York 28, N. Y. While Johnny Fletcher was not a member of the Class of 1947, he was a familiar figure to most of us, as much for his outstanding wrestling ability as for an exuberance which stood out all over. For example, the story of the first meeting between Johnny, then a plebe, and Don Whitmire has never seemed to die down. After Don uttered his first few words, Johnny told him he'd have to get an interpreter, having the effect, as the story goes, of stemming the-torrent at least for a few minutes.

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A. G. LANG, JR., advises that he has moved to 45 Highfield Lane, Rutherford, N. J. A new address for R O B E R T K. H A M M.^NN is Apt. 2, 92 Main St., Maiden 48, Mass.

R O B E R T GORMLEY requests his mailing address be changed to U. S. Naval Hospital, San Diego 34, Calif.

GEORGE L E W I S L I T T L E , H I , has moved to 118-B Magda Village, Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. F R A N K W. CORLEY, JR., was married in December to Jean Sayles of Bay City, Mich. They were married in Honolulu before Frank was sent to Marquette as N R O T C instructor for the seniors. His mailing address is N R O T C Unit, Marquette Univ., Milwaukee, Wis. No information from Pensacola-way this time but I did receive a card from Pete Goldman in New Haven. He and Burt Edelson are in the advanced science course at Yale. Dave Marder is at Yale also but is an ordnance instructor with the NROTC. Their addresses are: B. I. Edelson, 227 Diamond St., New Haven, Conn.; M. D. Marder, 250 Fountain St., New Haven, Conn.; and P. J. Goldman, 255 Roydon Rd., New Haven, Conn.

This adds two new addresses to my file since I already had Pete's address. Thanks for the card, Pete. Why don't some of the rest of you write and give me your addresses? My main source of information so far is Shipmate and too many of our classmates do not subscribe.

With regard to a combined Able-Baker column I'm in favor but I would, I believe, require a vote of both classes since we each have secretaries.

Dave Carruth ANNAPOLIS

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(Reported by Jim and Fran Harrison) The regular monthly luncheon was held on January 26 at the Commissioned Officers' Mess. The hostesses for the afternoon were Bstty Shimshak and Jane Humphrey. Attending were Muriel Shugart, Lynn Zimmerman, Joan Wilkie, Gunvar McCIinton, Betty Weatherly, Betty Brendle, Elly Carlons, Harriet Fowler, Pat Schneeman, Celeste True, Hope Zedaker, 40

V I N C E diLORENZO, now with the and Connie Crowley. Wives of the Class of 1949 attending were Mary Ellen Jo- Staff, ComPhibGroup Three, F P O San sephson, Kay Smith, Ellen McTammany Francisco, tells me that the rumor around and Jackie Chevalier. Also attending was that he is currently in Baltimore is "just Mrs. Robert C. Mathis, whose husband not true!!" He has hopes of someday rewas in the Class of 1948 at West Point. turning to the East Coast, but is currently The hostesses had decorated the setting in "out there." He mentions having seen red and white in honor of Saint Valentine's Russ McKechnie and Don Foulds, but other than those two窶馬o luck. H e claims Day. our Navy in the Far East is full of strange The luncheon was followed by a talk on faces. new spring fashions by Mrs. Franklin F. Wanda and MAC M c F . \ R L A N D are Lane, operator of a dress shop in Anliving at 2121 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk. napolis.

Shirley and BERT K L E I N M A N are now living at 20 E. Cedar St., Chicago, 111., and give their phone number as MI -< 1948-B 窶｢ 2-0606. He sent a snapshot of Shirley, and Sec'y. Lt. (jg) R. W. Bates, U S N , their little boy, Bert, and Lake Michigan 900 N . Wayne St., Arlington 1, V a . were in the picture also, but he failed to D. B. P R U N E R corrects his address to tell me the boy's name. So we'll have to USS CARDINAL (AMS-4), FPO New call him Junior and hope that he takes after his Mom rather than his Pop when it York. comes to looks.

ROBERT B. MERCER who is a 1st A couple of Toms, Woods and CheesLt., USA, is residing at 421-A Rossell man, wrote letters to me last month which Loop, Fort Belvoir, Va. give the whereabouts of just about everyW. P. W H I T E may be reached c/o Of- one in the Submarine Forces, Atlantic. So ficer in Charge of Construction, Navy 214, here goes for the submariners, and a few Box K, F P O New York. others.

TOM W O O D S is in U S S QUILLBACK Please forgive my two months' absence from this column over the holidays. Of (SS-424), Key West. He. Swip, and Recourse, as a result, I have a good deal of becca are living at 107 !Maine Rd., Key West. dope for this month.

Kitty and J O H N D . W I S are living at ED RUDZIS is now with the Headquarters Battery, 11th Marines, 1st Ma- 75 Sigsbee Rd., Key West. John is Subrine Division, c/o F P O San Francisco. It marine Division 42 Engineer. Their son, seems that he is with the First Marines John H., is getting to be a big boy now. for his second tour in Korea. He tells me Betty and NICK SMUSYN and their that he is not the only one and mentions two daughters, Linda Karen and Laurie R. K. Russell, Dick Ambrogi, Bob Carson, .'Vnna, are living at 71 Felton Rd., Key and Keith O'Keefe as "also there's." The West. Nick is in THORNBACK (SS-418). rest of the Rudzis family is holding down Fay and BILL BARNES, with daughthe family estate in Vista, Calif. Babs, Mike, and Susu are enjoying the California ter, Kathleen, live at 219 Whitehead St., climate, but say they miss the Christmas Key West. Bill is being transferred from snow. Their address: 315 W. Los Angeles BARB to TRUMPETFISH (SS-42S).

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Dorothy and BOB K I N G live at 1224 MERRILL N O R T O N writes that he 2nd St., Key West. They have a daughter, has a claim to fame which I think I can Joan Carol. Bob is in U S S SEA CAT ( S S safely pass on to you as unmatched. He 399). says he is the only member of the class to Neelv and BILL L A U B E N D O R F E R have two brothers-in-law in the class. live at 32-D Felton Rd., Key West. Bill is Seems that BILL IKARD married Mer- in THREADFIN ( S S - 4 1 0 ) . rill's sister in 1949, and that just last April K E V I N H A N L O N is in TRUTTA ( S S Merrill married NORMAN DUNCAN's sister. Now if that isn't the '48-B version 421) and appears to be the only BOQ of "I Am My Own Gran-pa" I don't know resident in the area. what would be. At any rate the Nortons Bernie and J O H N J E N S E N live at are now enjoying a tour of duty in An- 42-.^. Sigsbee Rd. John is in SEA POACHER napolis, where Merrill is a member of the (SS-406).

Executive Department. Their address: J O H N B R U N N E R is in the U S S HOWApt. E-6, Perry Circle, Annapolis, Md. ARD W. GILMORE (AS-16), and is living ED STACEY writes from the Navy aboard.

Technical Training Center in Jacksonville, Estelle and D U T C H SCHULTZ live Fla. He, his wife, Mary, and their two children, Greg and Karen, are living on at 31-B Felton Rd., Key West, and have a the Base; Qtrs 803S, NAS, Jacksonville. daughter, Cindy. Dutch is the Commanding Ed says that CHUCK H I N E S and TOM Officer of the U S S PCE-618.

A L E X A N D E R call Jacksonville their Barbara and DOUG H . \ T M A K E R , home base, and that J O H N H E R L I H Y with son, Doug, Jr., live at 36-A Sigsbee is with VF-34 at Cecil Field.

Rd. Doug is the CO of the U S S PCS-1385.

BILL W E G N E R reported in from SeatEmily and GREG BELL boast the largtle, Wash., and gave his new address as est family of the group reported on from 16609 Uth St., SW, Seattle 66, Wash. Key West. There are three little Bells, Says he is enjoying his work and the Mackie the oldest, .^nne in between, and Washington weather.

John the youngest. They live at 15 Maine I had a fine letter from BILL A Y E R S Rd. Greg is in CORPORAL (SS-346). who is currently marooned out in New Dot and DICK BEATTY, with son, Mexico with the Air Force. He says he Rickey, currently call Annapolis home. hopes to return to the Navy soon, but in Dick is in the U S S SEA DOG ( S S - 4 0 1 ) . the meantime is helping the U S A F by Henrietta and J O H N CAYLOR live at teaching them a little electricity. Bill, his wife, and their two children, Robert Ste- 105 Maine Rd. They Jiave a son, Edward. phen and Johnna Helen, are living at 1902 John is in MEDREGAL (SS-480).

19th Loop, Sandia Base, Albuquerque, Also in the U S S MEDREGAL is J E R R Y N. M. BECKER. Jerry, wife Pat, and two sons, S H I P M A T E

Jerry and Patrick, all live at 1228 Flagler, Key West.

Marie and BILL C H I P M A N live at 93 Maine Rd., Key West. Bill is in the U S S

time it is printed, but it is a possibility.

So don't hesitate to let me know about any changes. This has been a good month. Let's have some more.

Dick Bates ARCHERFISH ( S S - 3 1 1 ) . They have two little Chips, Gail the older, and William, I knew that if I went to press a day III, the younger. early that I would get a late communique, BILL S A W Y E R is in CHIVO (SS-341). and so I did. Rather than hold it 'til next He and Sheila have their own street down month and sorting out the information for there in Key West. They live at 71-A the A and B columns, I will pass it on to you as I received it. I hope that no one will Arthur Sawyer Rd. object. At any rate, I received the followAudrey and Al CONORD live at 36 ing very nice letter from D E N N Y McMaine Rd., Key West. Al is in the U S S G I H O N (Mrs. R. S. McG.) and it is this AMBERJACK (SS-522). They have two sort of thing that we could use a lot more children, Patricia and Michael. of in preparing the column: Mim and DICK S C H O F I E L D live at "I am temporarily taking over the '48 713 Wadell St., Key West. Dick is in class news from Monterey while Carolyn PICUDA (SS-382).

BALL accompanies husband, GEORGE, on H O W A R D CROSBY is also in the a ten-week field trip. Things have been USS PICUDA. He and his wife, Phyl, live popping since Christmas when we gave a dinner-dance on December 19, honoring at 2434 Fogarty Rd., Key West.

Jacquie and S P I R O S P I R S O N . It was a Tom Woods sent a few other little bits farewell, for Spiro has resigned from the of news. He mentioned that the group in Navy and is now in business with his Key West were considering the possibility father in Meridian, Miss. His home address of a gathering of the clan in the near is 2420 16th St. future, but that there were no plans.

"The wives held their last monthly lunchLEONARD H E N D R I X has left the Navy, but Tom was unable to give a new eon at the Highlands Inn. Hostessing were address for Leonard and Anne. Midi and Mrs. Clifford Morgan, Mrs. William BarBEN DAVIS are now in the Seattle area, tow, and Mrs. William Arnold. Some thirty where Ben is on shore duty after his re- wives attended and plans are being laid cent tour in BATFISH. DICK N I C H O L - for a party in June.

SON, skipper of the U S S OSTRICH ( A M S "During the holidays R U S S E L L H E R 29), was in Key West in October of last RON announced his engagement to Elise year.

Stafford who hails from Redwood City, Well, now that we have completed our Calif. A spring wedding is planned.

Woods tour of Key West, let's go north "Sue and A N D R E W Y A T E S are the for a Cheesman report on New London. proud new parents of an eight-pound Eileen and TOM C H E E S M A N are Hv- eleven-ounce girl named Gail Andrea. ing at 109 Soljer Dr., R F D 2, New Lon"And that about winds up the news from don, Conn. They have a daughter, Kathy Monterey. In a month or so we will unAnn, who is now in her second year. doubtedly have more to report!"

Here are the assignments of our classSincerely, mates in the New London area: Tom Cuddy is in the U S S FLYING F I S H , Joe TagDenny McGihon liente is in the U S S SPIKEFISH, Andy Roulston is in the U S S SARD A, as is Ken Kelty, Dan Cullivan is in the U S S PIPER,

Mark O'Friel and Bob Styer are in the

Well done, and all that to you-all in Monterey. I, too, hope that next month will bring another report equally as interesting.

RWB

generous and kind; a more honest and guileless person we can never hope to know.

A bronze plaque was dedicated to his memory before the meet with Lehigh at the Naval Academy on 27 February 1954.

It is also hoped to perpetuate his fine qualities m some sort of "living" memorial, so that they may continue to be an inspiration to many who were not so fortunate as we in knowing him. Of course, this is contingent upon the response to our request for funds.

It is felt that this "living" memorial should take the form of an annual award to an amateur wrestler who personifies the qualities that made Johnny a great wrestling champion. An annual wrestling award seems fitting, because it is the sport to which he gave, and from which he received, so much and which left him with friends throughout the world as a result of his membership-on two U. S. Olympic Teams.

This award could perhaps be established in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association, where Johnny was twice voted their outstanding champion. In this regard your suggestions are solicited.

As previously stated, the success of this project is dependent upon us, Johnny's friends. The names of all contributors will be recorded permanently with the historical file concerning the establishment of the award, if our efforts are successful.

If you have any suggestions or wish to make a contribution address them to Mr. E. Newbold Smith, 55 East End Ave., New York 28, N. Y. Checks should be made payable to "John A. Fletcher Memorial Fund." An account for this fund has been opened with the Irving Trust Company in New York.

John E. Hale Josiah Henson E. Newbold Smith

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DACE, Andy Anderson and John Kline-

J O H N R. K I N T has been assigned to the U. S. Navy Guided Missile School, Pomona, Calif.

ROBT. F. S M I T H , JR., has been trans-

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USS TIRANTE, Paul Quinn is in the U S S GRENADIER, Stan Garner is in the U S S HARDHEAD, Joe Fleming is in the U S S

A committee consisting of E. Newbold Smith, U S N A '48, John H. Hale, U S N A send is in the U S S CAVALLA, Earl Resch '46, Lt. Josiah Henson, U S N A '46, has is in the U S S ANGLER, Stokes Clark is been formed to establish a memorial to the SubDiv 82 Engineer, Ed Armstrong is in late John A. Fletcher.

Sub Base Disbursing, and Johnny James The rare balance of admirable qualities is in the U S S RASHER. exhibited in Johnny has left its mark on That about does it for this month. I hope every person fortunate enough to know that none of this will be out of date by the him. Aggressive and fearless, yet he was

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T. J. LARSON advises that he is now residing in Apt. 5, USNAD, McAlester, Okla.

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R I C H . \ R D J A N E R advises that he is It's a girl, Karen Louise, at the home of now attending the U S A F Institute of Tech- W I L L I A M SCHWEFEL and Mrs. nology at Wright-Patterson A F B , Ohio. Schwefel, 26 Monroe Rd., Annapolis, Md. His box number there is 3123.

She arrived on January 18, 1954.

A new duty address for R O B E R T W .

It is with deep regret that we report the B U L M E R is U S S S P I N AX (SSR-489), death of ROBERT MARVIN KING in a plane crash in North Africa on January F P O San Francisco.

L O U I S E. B R A N C H has left Randolph 25, 1954. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. AFB and is now assigned to 30th Bomb Frances M. King, whose address is c/o Sq., Box 322, A P O 239, P M San Fran- Mrs. Alva Martin, Barberry Lane, Norfolk, Va., and a son, Robert M. King, Jr. cisco.

J A M E S J. D I N A R D O , JR., is now livL. G. PETERSON'S new assignment ing at BOQ 1, MCAS, Cherry Point, N. C. is VF-141, F P O New York.

A new address for ROBERT B. ENGR O B E R T J. COONTZ writes that he is now on the U S S P C E 870, Naval Sta- L I S H is POBox 616, Barksdale A F B , La. tion, New Orleans, La. L. A. MULLER reports a change of adS T A N L E Y S. F I N E has gone to the U. S. Naval Schools, Mine Warfare, dress to Brown's Crossing, Gale's Ferry, Conn.

Yorktown, Va. CLIFFORD D. H O P K I N S wrote that J A M E S V. H A L E Y is making his home he expected to be detached from his ship at 26 Mott St., .\rlington, Mass. the FiRECREST the end of January, ending W I L L I A M A. A R M S T R O N G advises 15 months in Japan and Korea, and by the that he has been transferred to Panama early part of March, after some leave, where his mailing address is Navy E x - would report for duty on the staff of Comchange Naval Station, Coco Solo, Panama mander Mine Squadron Eleven. He said Canal. he hoped to run into some classmates at E D W I N E. W I L L I A M S has reported Long Beach as he hadn't seen any out his on board the U S S RATON ( S S R - 2 7 0 ) , way for quite some time.

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R I C H A R D R. COLVIN has been transferred from the POMODON to the U S S BLENNY ( S S - 3 2 4 ) , F P O San Francisco.

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SYDNEY E. F O S A T O gives his mailing address as Box 1310, U. S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif.

HERMAN WILLOUGHBY JONES, Fleet Air Gunnery Unit, NAAS, El Centre, Calif., was married to Miss Anne Theresa Morrison on January 16, 1954, at New Westminster, B. C. John E. Parks, '38, was best man. Before her marriage Anne was an airline stewardess with Canadian Pacific Air Lines.

GEORGE M. B E N A S requests his mail be sent c/o Staff, Commander Fleet Air, Alameda N A S , Alameda, Calif.

Dr. and Mrs. Franklin Greene Balch, Jr., of Chestnut Hill, Mass., have announced the engagement of their daughter. Miss Virginia Balch, to Lt. (jg) DONALD M. H A R L A N . Miss Balch is a senior at Vassar College and a member of the Junior League of Boston. Don is now serving on the U S S WRIGHT.

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Sec'y, Lt. (jg) A. L. Stapp, USN, 106 Homoja, NAS, Miramar, Calif.

T H O M A S J. MULLIGAN requests his mailing address be changed to Supply Department, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia 12, Pa. J O H N E. MALLOY writes that his address has been changed to Box 7, U. S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn.

C H R I S T O P H E R BRAYBROOKE's new duty address is 34th T C Sq., Prefab 5, A P O 963, P M San Francisco.

Box 53, Kittery Point, Me., is the new mailing address for R. P. OLIVER. J O H N W. H A R V E Y writes as follows: "I have recently been transferred to the Pittsburgh Area Field Office, Atomic Energy Commission, Idaho Falls, Ida., and now reside with my wife and son at 512 Holbrook Dr., Idaho Falls, Ida." R. E. K E E B L E R has been assigned to 49th F I S , Dow A F B , Bangor, Me. 42

flying a jet plane over Lake Ontario in a storm. No trace has been found of Bill or the plane.

"He was the recipient of a scholarship to Princeton which was to have started last fall and was one of only 10 in the country awarded this opportunity which leads to a Master's degree in jet propulsion research.

He was a 1st Lt., USAF, and stationed at Niagara Falls at the time of his death.

"It is with deepest sympathy and sadness that I make this report."

T H O M A S S. B U R N S advises he has moved to 2 Monroe St., Holyoke, Mass.

R O B E R T E. I N N E S advises that he is now living at 507 Murdoch Rd., Philadelphia 19, Pa. We have a letter from the brother of DONALD B. L E V I S E E telling us the sad news that Don is missing and presumed dead on a routine training flight from Miramar NAS, Calif., as of 16 December 1953.

T H O M A S E. W Y N K O O P and Mrs. Wynkoop announce the birth of their second son, Stephen Michael, on 14 January at the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va. Tom is on board the U S S

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CECIL D. C H A P M A N sends in the BOB M I L L E R reports his address as following new address: Box 1544, A P O Box 7; U. S. Submarine Base, New Lon187 ( H O W ) , P M San Francisco. don, Conn.

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A new duty assignment for RICHARD Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison McCraw, A. R E C K E R T is Staff, ComDesLant, Stamford, Conn., have announced the enF P O New York. gagement of their daughter. Miss Elizabeth S T E P H E N MELESKO is now on duty Ann McCraw, to Lt. (jg) R O B E R T A. on U S S P C E 894, Randolph at the Lake, H O D N E T T , son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Hodnett, Marlow. Miss McCraw gradChicago 1, 111. uated from Pembroke College and is now H A R V E Y T. BAILEY is now living at living in New London, Conn. Bob is pres424 Sunny View Rd., Apt. 3, Louisville 7, ently assigned to the U S S CHESTER T .

Ky. O ' B R I E N ( D E - 4 2 1 ) , F P O New York. A S. J. A N D E R S O N is in New London fall wedding is planned. where his address is Box 7, U. S. Naval DAVID W E I D E N K O P F writes that Submarine Base. he was married on 11 July 1953 to Miss R. C. R O W L E Y notifies us that he has Joyce V. Brenholts of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and that they are now making their moved to 1110 5th St., Coronado, Calif. home at 62 Rhodes Circle, Hingham, Mass., H E N R Y L. BAULCH writes that he while he is stationed in Quincy, Mass., for has moved to 930 Davidson Dr., Roswell, the outfitting of the U S S W I L L I S A. LEE N. M. ( D L - 4 ) and for duty on board when comK E N T E. W H Y T E has recently been missioned. Both he and his wife would like transferred to the U S S W A S P (CVA-18), to see any classmates in the area or passing through. They are listed in the Boston F P O San Francisco.

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RAYMOND W. REIG's new duty ad.Apparently there being no secretary for dress is 44th Air Transport Sq., Grenier our class, I hereby offer my services as AFB, N. H . corresponding secretary. Unless there is U S S CORSAIR (SS-435), F P O New any opposition to this assuinption of auYork, is the new address of J A M E S D. thority on my part, you can funnel your HOVATER. dope through me and I will be delighted to W I L L I A M C. EARL has gone to New serve the class.

London where his mailing address is Box 1st Lt. Edward P. Clark, U S A F 7, U. S. Naval Submarine Base.

OMR Box 198 B. H. STILLER requests his mailing Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. address

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(AGC-17), F P O New York.

R. E. V A N D E R NAILLEN, JR., has been assigned to VP-40, F P O San Francisco.

CHARLES LAKE'S address has been changed to 2 Oak Lane, SW, Glen Burnie, Md. The following letter was received from Everett L. Malmgren '52: "While on leave in Lubbock, Tex., I heard of the death of W I L L I A M G. S T E P H E N S O N . Bill's death occurred on 10 August 1953 while

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A new duty address for J O H N V A L E N T I N E S M I T H is U S S SEA POACHER ( S S -

406), F P O New York.

R A L P H R. H E D G E S has moved to 1000 G Ave., Box 366, Coronado, Calif.

C H A R L E S H. B R O W N requests his mailing address be changed to BOQ 600, NAS, Pensacola, Fla. S H I P M A T E

M A Y N A R D D O W writes that his new duty address is 5002nd IG S P Inves Gp, A P O 942, P M Seattle A. H . McCOLLUM has gone to New London where his mailing address is Box 7, U. S. Naval Submarine Base.

W A L T E R T . K O S M E L A and Mrs. Kosmela announce the birth of a daughter, Cheryl Lee, on November 19, 1953, at the Newport Naval Hospital.

C H A R L E S F U R L O W advises that he

SCHOOL DIRECTORY Resident,

Correspondence, Correspondence-Resident *ANNAPOLIS *WEST POINT COAST GUARD R. O . T. C.

York: E. M. Avallone, U S S D O G F I S H ; P F . Blackadar, U S S S P I K E F I S H ; R . H .

Harper, U S S CONGER; C . D . Pollak, U S S SABLEFISH; G . J. Troffer, U S S A T U L E ; G. M. Vahsen, U S S TRIGGER; H . W . Oder, U S S TROUT; C . D . Shellman, U S ^ E N TEMEDOR: R. J. Lauler, U S S HALFBEAK ; J. E. O'Connor, U S S REDFIN ; J. V. Smith, U S S SEA POACHER; H . S . Nachtrab, U S S MEDREGAL; J. C. Brown, U S S BATFISH.

The following are F P O San Francisco: T. P. Cagney, U S S C A I M A N ; J. F . Pearson, Jr., U S S BUGAR.A.; A. Bress, U S S CHARR; V. W . Smith, U S S BLACKFIN, R. P. McDonald, U S S C A T F I S H ; T . M .

Dykers, Jr., U S S POMODON.

Just arrived at the home of C H A R L E S E. SEEGER and Mrs. Seeger is Susan Elaine who checked in at 4:06 a.m. on 18 January at the Seeger home, 3747 Jewell St., San Diego 9, Calif.

J O H N S H E R M A N writes that his address is now 506 South St., Johnstown, Pa. W. D. D R A K E has been assigned to the

MARK W. ROYSTON requests his address be changed to 4140 Dight Ave., S., Minneapolis, Minn.

A new address for VICTOR WOLKE

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H i g h l y s t r e a m l i n e d . The BRYAN SYSTEM produces results in from one-half to one-third usual time. Tutoring candidates Is our specialty (since 1926). Write for Information. A . W . BRYAN, Prin., USNA ' 2 2 , 14 SPA V I E W CIRCLE, A N N A P O L I S , M D .

y livan School Effective preparation for Annapolis, West Point, Coast Guard Academy, and all colleges. 9 2 % of 1953 class passed Annapolis exam and 9 6 % passed West Point exam.

Three of the top five Navy Presidentials and three of the top four West Point Presidentials were our students. West Point Advanced Course begins March 15; Navy Advanced Course begins April 5. Catalog. W e n d e l l E. B a i l e y , USNA, ' 3 4 , Principal, Box S, 2107 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington 8, D. C.

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F P O New York. board the U S S COGSWELL

is on board the U S S ROBERT K . H U N T I N G -

TON (DD-781), F P O New York.

E U G E N E A V A L L O N E wrote to say that he had finished Sub School at New London on 18 December. He sent iii the following list of classmates who finished with him, together with their new duty assignments. The following are F P O New

As a result of a transfer from Quantico, W I L L I A M H. FOWLER, JR., is now living at 245 Edward St., Elberton, Ga.

is serving on (DD-651),FP0

New York.

GEORGE H. ADAMS writes that his home address has been changed to 160 Clymer St., Reading, Pa. E D W I N H. BROOKS, JR., gives his new address as Grandview Apts., Bldg.

2, Apt. 6, Warrington, Fla. E V A N C. T R U A X has moved to 106-C Elhs Dr., Warrington, Fla. W. D. GOODWIN is on board the U S S R. E. KRAUS ( D D - 8 4 9 ) , F P O New York.

F R A N K BRADY is on the U S S R. K. HUNTINGTON

( D D - 7 8 1 ) , F P O New York.

SAM H. H U F F M A N , JR., has reported on board the U S S BOYD (DD-S44), F P O

San Francisco.

DAVE F I S C H E R is at NABTC, N A S , Pensacola, Fla., and so are J O H N DAVIS, ROGER BOOTH, and J A S . POLAND. BRUCE F . OGDEN advises that he has moved to 2221 N. Kentucky St., Arlington 5, Va. J O H N S T U R G E S ' current address is 14 Bridges Loop, Apt. 2, MacDill AFB, Fla. DAVID H E E R I N G has been transferred to the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

J O H N H Y A T T requests his address be changed to BOQ, Building 3073, MCS, Quantico, Va. BILL PURDUM's new address is U S S

S. J. H O S T E T T L E R is now living at 4621 Banner Dr., Apt. 1, Long Beach 7, Calif.

J A M E S L. Q U I N N and wife (the forThe following letter was recently demer Nancy Lee Everett of Baltimore) announce the birth of a daughter on 7 Janu- ceived at Alumni House: "JAMES K. ary at Panama City, Fla. Jim is on duty N U N N E L E Y and Mrs. Nunneley an- J O H N S . M C C A I N ( D L - 3 ) , F P O New nounce the birth of a daughter, Kathryn York. at Tyndall A F B .

Grace, on January 24 at Philadelphia, Pa. GEORGE W . M. B R O W N and wife, Muffie and Kathy are residing at 1316 A new address for A. W. P L A T T is Patty, wish to thank his classmates for Darby Rd., Havertown, Pa., while Jim 5341 Carnavon Dr., Lansdale Gardens, their notes of sympathy on the death of takes a southern cruise on the U S S T A - Norfolk, Va. their 9-month-old son, Thomas. George is CONIC (AGC-17), F P O New York."

R O B E R T D. F O N T E N O T gives his serving on board the U S S BALTIMORE and new duty address as BTU-1 North, NAAS, J A M E S P. K E A N E reports that his Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. Patty is living at 1905 Beacon St., Brooknew address is Box 7, U. S. Submarine line, Mass.

DAVID W. H O W E L L writes that he Base, New London, Conn.

The First Company is represented at reported for pilot training on 14 January, J O H N C. CONOVER changes his ad- passed his physical, and his address is now New London by G. P . CASE, JR., J. J. H A C K E T T and C. V. LAVIN. Their dress to 54th Fighter Interceptor Sqd., 3304th Pilot Training Sq., Hondo AFB, mailing address there is Box 7, U. S. Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City, S. D. John Tex. and T H O M A S P. S T A F F O R D are flying Naval Submarine Base.

J. R. MORGAN'S address is 35 Rhode F-86D airplanes in the American Defense Island Ave., Newport, R. I. L. R. SQUIER, JR., writes that he is Command, U S A F . also at the Sub School and his mailing adJ O H N W . G R E E N E gives the followROI F . P R U E H E R is now attached to ing change of address: 933 E. Peleliu Dr., dress too is Box 7. the 56th Ftr. Intcp. Sqd., Selfridge AFB, T T 1, Camp Lejeune, N. C. HARRY M I T C H E L L has moved to 331 Mich.

ANGELO M. MARTELLA is residing Shawen Dr., Hampton, Va. at 5 Mesquite St., Hondo, Tex. BILL R O T T L E R advises of the folBOB S K E R R E T T is now cruising -< 1 9 5 3 â&#x20AC;˘ lowing change of address: 15th F t r Intcp around the Med. on the U S S N E W M A N K ; Sec'y, 2nd Lt. Gerald E. Weinstein, USAF, Sq, Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz.

PERRY ( D D R - 8 8 3 ) , F P O New York.

1522 Tijeras Ave., N.E., Apt. 10, GENE W E B B E R informs us that he Albnqaerqne, N. Mex. R O B E R T F . L A U F M A N is in the is now living at 202-A Lorena Ave., Elli-' Treas., Ens. C. S. Walker, USN, USS Renshaw 568th Supply Sq., McGuir^ AFB, Trennor Village, Pensacola, Fla. (DDE-449), FPO San Francisco, ton, N. J. ROY GIROD and his wife, Pat, are DAVID YOUNG'S new address is 711 H A R V E Y A. FALK, JR., writes that Churchill, Bryan, Tex. he has moved to 5269 Bartin St., Apt A, living at 216 W. 30th St., Apt. C-4, Johnson Ct., Norfolk, Va. W. J. PALMER, JR., has been trans- Lansdale Gardens, Norfolk 2, Va. BILL H O L L A N D is in Florida; his D E A N O. D E L A M A R advises that he ferred to the U S S HIGBEE (DDR-806), is now living at 104 Country Club Rd., mailing address is B T U 1-N, NAAS, FPO San Francisco.

Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. R O B E R T A. P H I L L I P S sends in the Warrington, Fla. M. S T A S E R HOLCOMB is also in 1316 Old Shell Rd., Mobile, Ala., is the following pertinent info: Home address, 109 Milton Rd., Warrington, Fla. H e is in new correct address for O. G. H A N S E N . Florida, attached to B T U 1-S, NAAS, RAY B R I G H T has been transferred to Milton.

Flight Training. Wife, Bette, gave birth to W I L L I A M J. R I C H A R D S O N is living a daughter, Valerie, on 2 October 1953 at the Marine Air Detachment, NAS, Penat 2363 Clermont, Denver, Col. the Naval Hospital, Pensacola. sacola, Fla. 43 M A R C H , 1 9 5 4

U S S LAFFEY (DD-724), F P O New York.

|]. S. I. L ALUMII ASSOClATIOm a^u^^uUtAnoci^Uio^u When changes occur within the Branch Association, such as officers or time and place of meetings, please inform the editors (U Alumni House.

AKRON President, Mr. CliflFord J. Collins, '24, 816 Orlando Ave., Akron 20, Ohio.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Joseph W. McGrath, Jr., '47, 423 Wooster Rd., N., Barberton, Ohio.

ANNAPOLIS President, Cdr. Jesse B. Gay, Jr., USN, '35, SO Rodgers Rd., USNA, Annapolis, Md. Secretary, Lt. F. T. King, USN, '46, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, USNA, Annapolis, Md.

ATLANTA President, Mr.- Clarence M. Head, '20, 303 Forrest Blvd., Decatur, Ga. Secretary, Phillip G. Stokes, '28, 875 Woodley Dr., N.W., Atlanta, Ga.

BALTIMORE

HAMPTON ROADS

CHICAGO

President, Cdr. R. S. Barrett, U S N , '19, President, Cdr. Donald H. Johnson, 7466 N. Shore Rd., Norfolk, Va. USNR, '27, 932 ISth St., Wilmette, 111.

Secretary-Treasurer, Lt. Cdr. E. R. Secretary, Mr. W. T. Cluverius, 10837 Blair, Jr., USN, '42, Fleet Athletic Officer, S. California Ave., Chicago 43, 111.

Service Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Va.

CLEVELAND President, Mr. Herbert Ackerman, '41, 228 The Arcade, Cleveland 14, Ohio.

Vice President, Mr. Robert J. McGinness, 10949 Lorain Ave., Qeveland 11, Ohio.

Treasurer, Mr. William Feahr, '39, 1068 Hanna Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio.

Secretary, Mr. George W. Collins, 3347 Braemar Rd., Shaker Heights 20, Ohio.

COLORADO President, C. J. McWhinnie, '22, 650 Bellaire St., Denver, Colo.

Vice President, H. R. Brannon, '32, 745 Fourteenth St., Boidder, Colo.

Secretary-Treasurer, H. O. Caperton, '32, 1142 Humboldt St., Denver, Colo.

CONNECTICUT

President, Mr. W. Beverly Bristor, '27, President, L. C. Farley, 'OS, 152 Broad 600 Hastings Rd., Towson 4, Md. St., Wethersfield, Conn.

Secretary, Mr. H. B. Atwood, '27, CenSecretary-Treasurer, R. A. Spare, '07, tral Savings Bank Building, Baltimore, Md. 79 Everett St., Bristol, Conn.

BIRMINGHAM Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. Leon Hamrick, '22, Steiner-Rouse and Co., Brown Marx Bldg., 2008 First Avenue, North, Birmingham, Ala.

DETROIT President, Lt. Cdr. Paul Richmond, '42, USNR, 1614 Newcastle, Grosse Pointe Woods 30, Mich.

HOUSTON President, Capt. Frank C. Huntoon, U S N R (Ret.), '15, 2431 Addison Rd., Houston 5, Tex. Secretary, Capt. E. H. McMenemy, U S N (Ret.), '20, 19 Briar Hollow, Houston, Tex.

INDIANAPOLIS Chairman Welcoming Committee, Cdr. G. E. Marcus, Jr., USN, '35, U. S. Naval Ordnance Plant.

Secretary, Mr. Robert McMurray, '22, 725 E. S7th St., Indianapolis, Ind.

KANSAS CITY President, Mr. Richard B. Brown, '47, Marsh Steel Corp., 101 E. 9th St., North Kansas City, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Paul J. Love, '46, 5549 Canterbury Rd., Kansas City 3, Kans.

LOS ANGELES President, Mark H. Harrington, '20, 696 E. Colorado, Pasadena 1, Calif.

Secretary, Cdr. Albert S. Fuhrman, U S N (Ret.), '37, 1725 W. Beverly Blvd,, Los AngeLes 26, Calif.

LOUISVILLE Mr. Churchill Humphrey, '07, 4095 Massier Ave., Louisville 7, Ky.

MIAMI

BOSTON

President, R. Adm. Thomas E. Boyce, U S N (Ret.), '23, 3910 Loquat Ave., MiPresident, Harold R. Keller, '11, 37 Shef- DETROIT-ANNAPOLIS DADS CLUB field Rd., Newtonville, Mass.

President, Mr. John W. McCrea, 16801 ami 33, Fla. Secretary-Treasurer, Cdr. W . S. Ginn, Vice President, Marcus G. Steele, '31, Grand River, Detroit 27, Mich.

403 Lebanon St., Melrose, Mass.

Secretary-Treasurer Mr. William H. U S N (Ret.), '23, 4121 La Playa Blvd., Secretary, Malcolm B. Flanders, '28, 149 Hagenmeyer, 323 E. Atwater St., Detroit Coral Gables, Fla. (Continued on next page) 26, Mich.

Longwood Ave., Brookline, Mass.

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 Alomni House, Annapolis, Md. ATLANTA: Meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at the Commissioned Officers' Mess of the Naval Air Station, Atlanta, at 1930.

BALTIMORE: Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Hotel Stafford, Baltimore, Md., at 5:30P.M. BIRMINGHAM: No infonnation regarding meetings.

BOSTON: Luncheon meetings held first Wednesday of each month, 12:30 P.M. at the Boston Yacht Club, 5 Rowes Wharf, Boston.

CHICAGO: Regular monthly dinner meetings held on 1st Fri. at 6:30 PM at Naval Armory, Randolph St. CLEVELAND: Meetings held at 12:00 noon at the Hickory Grill, 029 Chester Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, on the third Wednesday of each month.

COLORADO: Meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The time varies as it is sometimes aluncheon meeting and other times a dinner meeting.

CONNECTICUT: Chapter meetings 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: Meetinga held on the third Monday of each month at 12:15 P.M at the Indianapolis Athletic Club.

KANSAS CITY: Regular luncheon meetings are held at the Dniversity Club at 12:16 P.M. on the second Wednesday of each month.

LOS ANGELES: Dinner meetings held first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 P.M.i at locations selected by entertainment committee. Phone A. S. Fuhrman, Dunkirk 7-2061.

LOUISVILLE: No information regarding meetings.

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MIAMI: Regular luncheon meeting held on the last Friday of each month at 12.15 on 3rdfloor,Walgreens, 200 East Flagler St., Miami. Dinner dances held as announced.

Touring Alumni always welcome. Contact secretary.

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, V. S. Naval Training Station, Newport, R. I. NEW YORK: Luncheon meetings on the third Tuesday of each month save for Marohi July and August, at 12:30 P.M., Maritime Room—21st Floor, The Lawyer's Clubj 115Broadway, N. Y. NORTH TEXAS: Quarterly; contact Fred Wiedemann, 2501 Cedar Springs, Dallis Tex., for information.

PHILADELPHIA: Dinner meetings are usually held on the second Friday of each month at the Officers' Mess, Naval Base.

PITTSBURGH: Regular monthly meetingsof the Chapter are held on the evening of the third Friday of each month excep t July and August, in the Sheraton Hotel, 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. Graduates in the vicinity communicate by phone with The Secretary.

SAN DIEGO: 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.

SCH ENECTADY: No information regarding meetings.

SEATTLE: Meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M.; B.O.Q., Naval Station, Pier 91, Seattle, Wash.

ST .LOUIS: Meets every two months. Contact the President or Secretary if not on mailing list.

TAMPA: No information regarding meetings.

TWIN CITIES AREA: Meetinga held once a month at NAS Minneapolis Commissioned Officers' Meaa. 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 Sc Eye St., N.W.; Washington «.

S H I P M A T E

U.S.S. DEALEY DE1006 First of the DEI 006 Class of ocean escort vessels.

The DEALEy joins an impressive list of ships built at Bath which were the first of their class.

Launched November 8. 1953 by

BATH IRON WORKS Shipbuilders & Engineers

B a t h , Maine

MARCH,

1954

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MILWAUKEE President, James H. Wheeler, Jr., '45 4132-A North Larkin St., Milwaukee 11, Wis. Secretary-Treasurer, Edward F Pionkowski, '40, 5335 N. Shoreland Ave., Milwaukee 11, Wis. NEWPORT President, Capt. J. W. Rankin, U S N (Ret.), '08, 27 Everett St., Newport, R. L Secretary, Capt. B. Anderson, U S N (Ret.), '21, 1 Gray Terrace, Newport, R. L

LOCAL

ASSOCIATIONS

BALTIMORE

The first meeting of the year was held on January 19, 1954, by the Baltimore chapter. The meeting date has been changed to the third Tuesday of each month and starts at five-thirty with cocktails and dinner at six-thirty. The newly elected officers took NEW YORK over at this meeting.

President, Cdr. Royce N. Flippin, The speaker for the evening was Joseph USNR, '26, Smith, Barney & Company, 14 M. Rowland, Cdr., USNR, who is director Wall St., New York 5, N. Y. of sales development of the Glenn L. MarSecretary, Lt. Cdr. Arthur A. Denton, tin Co. Commander Rowland gave a very USNR, '32, 27 Sylvan Ct., W. Islip, N. Y. interesting talk concerning two new movies about to be released in which he acted as a consultant representing the Navy DepartNORTH TEXAS ment. Both of these movies have a naval President, Stanley J. Schiller, 416 Crest- background which will be of interest to all wood Dr., Fort Worth, Tex. hands.

Secretary-Treasurer, Fred Wiedemann, Among those present were: W. B. Bris2501 Cedar Springs, Dallas, Tex. tor '27, G. P. Brewster '16, R. Gardner '25, Robert C. Main '38, J. H. C. ChamPHILADELPHIA bers '49, H. D. Scrymgeour, P. L. HolPresident, Capt. James B. Donnelly, land '08, W. E. Perdue '27, R. S. Purvis U S N (Ret.), '20, Temple University, 1926 '26, M. A. Leahy '08, E. J. Litty '46, R. B. Copinger, C. R. Lamdin '21, J. J. LavasN. Park Ave., Philadelphia 22, Pa. Secretary, Mr. Arthur Fleming, Jr., '25, seur '23, J. R. Johannesen '23, J. T. Waldhauser '23, Clayton Demarest '19, and Hor4248 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ace B. Atwood '27.

PITTSBURGH President, R. A. Hart, '29, 1225 Peer- H O U S T O N mont Ave., Pittsburgh 16, Pa. Secretary, R. H. Miller, '22, 225 MelThe Houston branch held its monthly wood St., Pittsburgh 13, Pa. luncheon at the Ben Milam Hotel on Tuesday, 2 February, with 18 regular members and one new arrival being present.

RICHMOND Those answering muster were: Frank President, Capt. W. C. Wickham, U S N C. Huntoon 'IS, Carl J. Lamb '19, H. H. (Ret.), '09, R F D 2, Ashland, Va. Secretary-Treasurer, E. Neil Rogers, '40, Anderson '19, A. D. Blackledge '20, Neill Lane & Rogers, Attorneys, 1 N. 6th St., D. Brantly '20, E. H. McMenemy '20, C. A. Whiteford '21, W. S. Thomson '22, J. B. Richmond 19, Va. Chairman, Welcoming Committee, Mr. Spangler '23, Arthur Leman '24, M. I. E. Neil Rogers, '40, 303 Sunset Drive, Kearns '24, W. A. Illing '30, T. J. Thornhill '30, L. F. Volk '31, A. B. Wallace '25, Westham, Richmond, Va. W. L. Blatchford '33, R. J. Huntoon '45, D. R. H. Mahoney '47, and M. E. Collmer, ROCHESTER III, '52.

President, Mr. T. G. Cox, Jr., '20, 1596 Creek St., Rochester 10, N. Y. Secretary, George E. Lawrence, '39, 62 Park Lane, Rochester 10, N. Y. ST. LOUIS President, Louis J. Wilson, '35.

SAN DIEGO Secretary, Douglas R. Aldrich, 460 BisPresident, Capt. Joseph T. Talbert, U S N mark Ave., Webster Groves 10, Mo. (Ret.), '20, 506 First St., CoroAado, Calif.

Secretary-Treasurer, Cdr. Hal C. Jones, U S N (Ret.), '21, 4205 Del Mar, San Diego TAMPA President, R. Adm. Edward L. Beck, '25, 7, Calif.

U S N (Ret.), Palm Oaks, RFD 2, Palmetto, Fla. SAN FRANCISCO Secretary-Treasurer, Ens. L. C. HernanPresident, Mr. J. R. Riordan, 14 Sierra dez, USN, '48-B, Columbia Restaurant, Vista PI., Danville, Calif.

Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. F. J. Behou- Ybor City, Tampa, Fla. nek, '44, 2115 Roosevelt Ave., Berkeley 3, Calif.

TWIN CITIES AREA President, Mr. Sumner T. Scott, '20, SCHENECTADY Fairmont, Minn.

President, Capt. J. S. Evans, U S N Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Ted L. Has(Ret.), '07, 742 De Camp Ave., Schenec- brouck, '23, RFD 265, White Bear Lake, tady 3, N. Y. Minn.

Secretary, Mr. D. L. Wyckoff, '44, 112 WASHINGTON, D. C. Dartmouth St., Schenectady, N. Y. President, R. Adm. A. V. Van Keuren, SEATTLE '03, U S N (Ret.), 2823 29th St., N.W., President, Cdr. Robert A. O'Neill, Washington 8, D. C. USNR, '38, 19037 37th Ave., N.E., Seattle Secretary, Mr. Arthur Tarantino, '35 55, Wash.

8506 Rosewood Dr., Bethesda, Md. Secretary, Cdr. John W. Brady, USNR, Treasurer, A. L. Mathers, '31, Dunn Loring, Va. '24, 1104 Federal Ave., Seattle 2, Wash.

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Louis Volk is the new arrival, having recently taken over the Naval Reserve Training Center in Houston, and will be a welcome addition to our group.

Several of our standbys failed to show up, but we know the reason for Rayburn Hamilton being absent. He is participating in the "Salt Grass Trail Ride" preliminary to the opening of the annual "Houston Fat Stock Show." This is a 70-mile cattle trail horseback ride which ends tonight, so I imagine Rayburn is having that famous Sunday night Naval Academy complaint about now!

Dick Huntoon was assigned as Chief Bartender for the ensuing year with Neill Brantly as pinch hitting alternate when Dick is unable to be present.

The matter of employment placement service was brought up and Allen Blackledge and Bill Thomson are to meet with the president and secretary in the near future to discuss proposed further action on this subject.

A proposed prospectus on setting up an Armed Services Officers' Club in Houston was distributed for perusal by members, with discussion to be held later.

Also notice was given of the Washington's Birthday Military Ball to be held at the Shamrock Hotel on February 22, at which we hope our group will have a good attendance.

KANSAS CITY The local chapter met at its regular meeting on January 13 at the University Club. In attendance were: Richard G. Brown president; Paul J. Love, secretary; Cdr. J. E. Clancy '41, Dick Rubenstein '48, R. J. Holt '12, Sam Barber '49, Hugh M. McClellen '47, C. T. Tompkin '44, Patrick L. Humphrey '29, and R. Adm. William R. Terrell, U S N (Ret.).

We had as our guests the graduates of the Military Academy who are residents, or serving in, Kansas City, as follows: The guest of honor was Maj. Gen. D. T. Spivey, U S A F , '28, and Colonel Bailey, Colonel Deems, Lieutenant Colonel Hicks and Mr. Don DeSilet, Ret. General Spivey spoke briefly on the functions and facilities of the Central Air Defense Force stationed here in Kansas City.

He remarked how pitifully inadequate was the civilian understanding of what an air defense command is.

The local chapter will meet the second Wednesday of each month until May when we will adjourn until September.

LOS ANGELES The January meeting of the Los Angeles chapter of the U S N A A was held on January 6, 1954, at the Mona Lisa Restaurant.

As is customary, the first meeting of the year was devoted to general business of the chapter and the new oflficers for this year taking over. New officers for this year are as follows: president, Mark Harrington '20; vice president, W. W. Feineman '16; treasurer, W. C. Ennis '30; and secretary, A. S. Fuhrman '37.

Appreciation of the chapter was expressed to Max I. Black '21 for the splenS H I P M A T E

did effort he put forth as president during the past year.

It is expected that another full and enjoyable year will be had for our members m this area. Any grads new in this area or who are not on our mailing list, please contact A. S. Fuhrman, secretary, phone Dunkirk 7-2061. A monthly bulletin is mailed to all local members announcing the next meeting as well as pertinent news.

The February meeting of the Los Angeles chapter of the U S N A A was held on February 3, 1954, at Allen Center, Terminal Island, Long Beach, Calif.

The speaker at this meeting was Mr. Carrol Righter, an eminent astrologian whose syndicated newspaper column is read throughout the country. His talk about his profession and his experiences was most interesting and was enjoyed by all present.

Over 150 attended which included, in addition to members' wives, members of local Navy Leagues. We were pleased to see many active duty naval officers and to have had the opportunity to renew old acquaintances which in many cases had been long ago broken. It is expected that full turnouts will continue with the splendid series of speakers lined up for future meetings.

NEWPORT The fifty-first meeting of the chapter was held on Tuesday, 26 January 1954, at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, U. S. Naval Station, Newport, R. I. Those present were, A. G. Stirling '06, G. H. Bowdey '07, J. W. Rankin '08, M. L. Hersey '09, R. W. Bates '15, Gail Morgan â&#x20AC;˘16, R. E. Dees '17, C. C. Hartman '20, W. L. Eagleton '20, B. Anderson '21, H. E. Eccles '22, G. H. Hodgkiss '23, C. McR. Winslow '24, W. E. Hastings '34, and the following honorary members, the Hon. E. S. Crocker, Maj. Gen. Seth Williams, USMC ( R e t ) , Brig. Gen. W. L. Ritter, USA (Ret.), W. E. Albertson, C. H. Haring, and W. T. Jones.

After diimer the president of the chapter presided at a business session. The memorandum of the executive director relative to membership in the National Association was brought to the attention of the members present.

The proposal of the president, Boston chapter, that a joint meeting of the Boston, Newport and Connecticut chapters be held on March 2 was presented and discussed.

No firm decision was reached, but the sentiment of those present was that an April or May date was preferable.

There followed an informal talk by Willard E. Hastings '34 on "The Marshall Islands and Their People."

NEW YORK A record attendance of 154 marked the January luncheon meeting of the Naval Academy Association of New York, at Ayhich Mr. Hanson W. Baldwin '24, distinguished military and naval writer and commentator, spoke on world problems.

The meeting was held, as usual, at the Lawyers Club, 115 Broadway. Senior members present included Adm. A. D. Struble, V. Adm. L. T. DuBose, V. Adm. W. S. Anderson, V. Adm. George F. Hussey, R. Adm. R. T. Cowdry and Mr. G. O. Carter. A large number of guests of members were also present and were introduced to the assemblage prior to the routine "sound-off" by name and class. Among them were Rear Admiral Holden, U S N R R. Adm. William Maxwell, U S N (Ret.)', and Cdr. John J. McMullen '40, recently MARCH,

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resigned and now in business with his father in Hoboken, N. J. The roll call disclosed a number of alumni from distant points, including Adolph Bednar '24 of Akron and J. K. Hyatt '24 from St. Louis.

President Royce N. Flippin paid high tribute to our late distinguished member and friend, Adm. W. H. P. Blandy '13, and called for a standing moment of reverent silence in his memory.

The president reminded the assemblage of the annual dinner meeting of the Association, which will be held on March 19 at the Roosevelt Hotel. A heavy turnout for this dinner meeting is expected. All hands were also reminded of the need of all our members maintaining dues-paying membership in the national Naval Academy Alumni Association, and forms were made available for taking out memberships for the remaining half of the 1954 fiscal year for $2.50.

Hanson Baldwin spoke in detail of the "New Look" in the world at large, pointing out the major changes of the past 18 months. While the North Koreans appear to be "digging in" stronger embattlements and assembling more jet planes, there are no signs of a resumption of the war, and little prospect of a unification of Korea coming about. Gains to us from Korea: we stopped aggression, commenced our own re-armament, inspired European self-defense, and really interfered with the communists' timetable. In Indo-China the French must win decisively, and soon, if at all. Their battle has been helped by the tactical initiative of General Navarre, all of whose forces are of the French regular army, the morale of which suffers from the long tours of dangerous assignment in the area. With respect to the cold war our speaker sees progress being made by NATO, the weakest factors in Europe being France, Italy and Yugo-Slavia. With France still politically and economically unstable the present chJnces for acceptance of EDC are about 40 per cent. But the rise of nationalism, with criticism of the USA, should be taken as encouraging to the rise of the West, being signs of increasing strength.

The Middle East and Africa were described as being little changed, the Dutch East Indies as continuing unstable, with communistic gains showing in Latin America. Russia has not produced a true successor to Stalin, and there is still a strug-. gle in the top level there. The military group seems to have gained in power.

Temporary weakness is seen in the new internal "plans" being exploited, while the basic foreign policy still is to split the coalition of the West.

After describing briefly some phases of our own new military policy, our speaker summarized in saying there is less danger of large scale war than there was a year ago; that no long-term basic problems have been solved, and that there is no answer in sight for these problems.

NORTH TEXAS The North Texas chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association has been permanently organized. This was done at a luncheon meeting at the Naval Air Station in Grand Prairie, Tex., on 30 January 1954.

Officers for the coming year are Stanley J. Schiller '47, president; Capt. James M. Lewis '15, vice president; and Fred Wiedemann '46, secretary and treasurer. The board of directors consists of George J. Shaw '27, Capt. C. S. Strong '29 and C. Allen Skinner '40. These will function in their capacities during the ensuing year.

It is planned to have a meeting at least once each quarter. Members in attendance at this meeting were as follows: M. W. Staples '22, George J. Shaw '27, C. Allen Skinner '40, Fred Wiedemann '46, Sid Williamson '25, Ed Olcott '39, Capt. Daniel B. Candler '22, Capt. S. C. Strong '29, Warren P. Lowerre '40, Lt. Jack Stevens '47, Wendell C. Fowler '23, Stanley J. Schiller '47, W. E. McLaughlin, Jr., '47, E. C. Wise '23, J. W. Beatty '41, Gene H. Pryor '45, A. L. Raithel, Sr., Howard Prier '45, and Bob James '49.

Enthusiasm is running very high in the organization and, with three or four meetings under our belt, we have established many new friends.

PHILADELPHIA A dinner meeting of the Philadelphia group was held on Friday, 8 January 1954, at the Officers' Mess, Naval Base.

Our newly elected president, James B. Donnelly '20, presided over the meeting.

We had as our speaker Mr. Martin Mershon, vice president of Temple University, who spoke on "Federal Reorganization," on which subject he was particularly well qualified to speak, having assisted Dr. Robert L. Johnson in conducting a privately financed survey of Government reorganization which was conducted

by Temple University.

Present at the meeting were: P. C. Mayfield '11, E. A. Crenshaw, Jr., '12, J. H. Hoffman '13, T. M. Searles '13, J. E. Boak '14, R. N. S. Baker '15, R. B. Twining '16, R. L. Porter '17, J. G. M. Stone '17, S. G. Lamb '19, D. M. McGurl '19, J. B. Donnelly '20, B. J. Kelley '20, T. M. Dell '21, V. E. McGuinness '22, A. Kennedy, Jr., '23, J. D. Lazell '24, J. W. Buxton '24, A. J. Fleming, Jr., '24, S. P. Moseley '25, S. N. Pyne '25, J. D. Sweeney '26, J. F. Bowling '27, J. A. Milburn '27, M. Merson '28, R. D. Sutton '30, J. W. Humrichouse '32, W. L. Aiken '33, J. Hampson '34, H. G. Etchen '37, W. Walker, Jr., '40, H. I. Lill, Jr., '42, W. C. Marble '46, and R. G. Haney '47.

PITTSBURGH The regular January meeting of the Pittsburgh chapter was held Friday evening, 15 January 1954, in the Sheraton Hotel, attendance as follows: S. G. Nichols '26, M. C. Barrett '21, J. W. Ludewig '25, N. Dashko '44, J. R. Carlson '38, A. W. Neal '30, W. T. Toutant '46, C. H. Schnorr, Jr., '47, H. D. Moulton '31, C. B. Archibald '22, R. A. Hart '29, J. D. Beard '21, V. H. Godfrey '15, and R. H. Miller'22.

Accomplishments during the year: (1) Family picnic at the home of Emily and Vince Godfrey 'IS. (2) Mixed Bowling Party at the University Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;arranged by Morgan Barrett '21. (3) National president of Alumni Association addressed November Meeting. (4) Successful Christmas Party for Midshipmen on leave. (S) Our own Adm. Joe Ludewig, Commander of the Military Order of World Wars, arranged for Admiral Carney, Chief of Naval Operations, as principal speaker on Navy Day. (6) Furnished flowers for Navy Mothers on Memorial Day.

SAN DIEGO The first 1954 Alumni Dinner (stag) of the San Diego chapter was held at the Naval Station Club (DesBase) on Friday, 29 January 1954. Cocktails preceded a turkey dinner. There were seventy-three members present to hear R. Adm. Maurice E. Curts 47

The chapter membership approved a re- THE JUNGLE SEAS. By R. Adm. Arthur A. Ageton, U S N ( R e t ) . New York: quest by the national association to coRandom House. 1954. 339 pages. $3.75. operate in assisting alumni returning to the St. Louis area in any way practical in aidAdmiral Ageton, who is well known to ing former midshipmen, retired officers, or naval officers of the world's navies through those separated from the service, in the the professional books he has written in matter of employment, housing, etc. the past, now has a novel, Jungle Seas, to The chapter also agreed to sponsor a his credit. It deals with the Navy in the table at the Annual Armed Forces Military Pacific during the first phases of World Ball held in St. Louis in February.

War II. The novel has a central character, At the conclusion of the meeting, Robert a Lieutenant Doyle—destroyer man to the W. Murch exhibited and spoke briefly on core. The story is Doyle's but those who the historical correspondence and books of like character portrayal will be interested W. S. W. Ruschenberger, Surgeon, U S N , in "skipper" Walt Snow, in a young sig1831-1869. Surgeon Ruschenberger authored nalman named Roger, and in other more two books on his experiences in South or less minor characters. They are minor America and a voyage around the world characters but they stand out. which resulted in the first treaties with The hard-hitting destroyers and their Muscat and Siam. He also served on the tasks are the best part of the book. When first advisory board convened for the found- Ageton tells of them and of amphibious ing and operation of the Naval Academy engagements he is at his best, and his best in 1845-1850. is very good.

Those attending the meeting were: AlJungle Seas presents the fighting N a v y drich '44, Peat '44, Brinson '39, Deibel '39, and Naval Academy officers in a favorCallaghan '45, Hamlin '44, Ferguson '19, able the It does not glamorize war, nor Colonel van den Berg '25, Captain Lynch, does light. preach. It has no message. It does U S N A '31, USCG St. Louis District, Hol- have it touches of light humor. Loyalland '45, Kuhenmuench '45, Walraven '44, ty to many ship is strongly and beautifully deMurch '42, Captain Carlstadt, USCG, Com- lineated.

A romance, a sort of South PaSAN FRANCISCO mander Speer, USNR, Commander Wolff, cific in reverse, is finely woven into the story.

The regular monthly meeting of the San USNR, and Jack Adams '44.

Francisco branch was held on Wednesday, Ageton writes well, with but few rough6 January 1954, at the Commissioned Offihewn sections. cers' Mess, Treasure Island. Eddie DunThose who have known Art Ageton percan '23 presided. sonally may see some of him in the charFollowing the dinner Vice President acter of Walt Snow. At the end of the book Eddie Duncan introduced the guest speaker BOOK REVIEWS one is left with the thought that there of the evening, Mr. William B. Acton, Head of the Frauds Division, Office of the MID WATCH. By R. Adm. Edward Ells- should be a sequel. Jungle Seas is recommended reading to all who like stories of District Attorney, City and County 'of San berg, USNR ( R e t ) . New York: Dodd, the sea and the Navy and particularly for Francisco. Mr. Acton has been the direcMead & Co. 1954. 279 pages. $3.00. career officers and career families—^then tor of the Frauds Division since its incepMid Watch is Ellsberg's sixteenth full- they will understand, after reading it, more tion and was ably qualified to discuss and explain the various methods used to de- length book to be published. It would seem of what it means to be at sea and in battle. fraud and some safeguards against them. that as this author progresses he succesMr. Acton particularly emphasized that the sively improves his craft as a writer of bunco artist is the shrewdest of the unlaw- seagoing yarns. ful operatives.

The principal character in Mid Watch There were 40 members and their guests is Ens. Victor Gushing. The plot moves present including Adm. H . B. Jarrett '22, around his decision which results in unInspector General of the Navy. Others at- warranted assumption of authority while tending were: H. E. Kays 'OS, E. D. Wash- officer of the watch in the fire rooms of burn '06, Pat Schelling '07, Leo Lindley the coal-burning U S S MANHATTAN. A S in '09, Percy Northcroft '09, E. L. Patch '11, all of Ellsberg's books, the nautical, proC. D. Edgar '12, John Falge '12, H. V. fessional, and engineering details are flawF R A N K B. A N D R E W S '24 died in Wiley '15, T. R. Cooley '17, Ned Mar- less and the characters are realistic indibourg '17, R. S. Morse '20, S. T. Clough- viduals who react like their prototypes in Chicago, 111. ley '21, F. X. Mclnerney '21, Rufus real life.

WILLIAM H E N R Y PURNELL Thayer '21, C. P . Woodson '21, B. J. All characters in Mid Watch are life- BLANDY ( A D M U S N R E T ) '13 died Butler '22, H . B. Jarrett '22, E. R. Dun- like. Their counterparts are familiar to all at St. Albans Hospital, New York, 12 Jancan '23, E. E. Berthold '24, R. S. Bertschy who have made the Navy their life and uary 1954.

'24, H. L. Collins '24, D. D. Wight '24, calling. There is the passed-over comHap Lyon '25, E. T. Goyette '27, E. J. manding officer who is making his last J O H N D O W N E S (RADM U S N R E T ) Maher '27, Gene Burton '28, Melvin Mar- frantic effort to redeem himself before the '01 died at Augustana Hospital, Chicago, tin '29, Frank Robinson '30, John Mat- next selection board. There is the spine- III, 10 February 1954. thews '32, F. J. Behounek '44, Larry Mayer lefss senior engineer officer who, against HUGO F R A N K E N B E R G E R (CDR '44, Ray Dix '45, and Doug Landreth '45. his better judgment or lack of it, supinely Guests included C. O. Bryce, guest of complies with the captain's foolhardy or- U S N R E T ) '05 died at the Naval HosWoodson '21, Marshall Laird, guest of der. There are loyal, heroic CPO's and pital, Bethesda, Md.,' on 3 December 1953.

Berthold, Ned Marbourg, guest of Ned, coal passers as well as a lying, cowardly P E T E R G. H A L E ( C A P T U S N R E T ) Sr., and Mr. Tull, British Consul at San water tender. Hovering over all, like an '22 died at the Naval Hospital, San Diego, Francisco. evil witch, is the captain's wife who is Calif., on 9 January 1954. "striking for admiral." It is her sinister, off stage influence that brings death and R O B E R T M A R V I N K I N G • (LTJG ST. LOUIS tragedy to those under her husband's U S N ) '50 died in a plane crash in North Africa on 25 January 1954.

The St. Louis chapter elected new offi- command.

Mid Watch includes many excellent decers for the year 1954 at the February JOSElPH W . P O W E L L '97 died in luncheon meeting at Busch's Grove, St. scriptive passages. Outstanding among Thomasville, Ga., on 27 January 1954.

Louis County, Mo. Now at the helm are them are the scenes that lead to the boiler the following St. Louis alumni: president, explosion in one of the fire rooms. Of W I L L I A M G. S T E P H E N S O N III Louis J. Wilson '35 (LCDR U S N ) ; vice course, a GCM results and Ensign Gushing ( I S T L T U S A F ) '51 died while flying a president, Wm. H. Ferguson '19 ( C A P T is made the goat. The account of the court jet plane over Lake Ontario on 10 August U S N R E T ) ; secretary, Douglas Aldrich martial is perfect in procedural detail and, 1953.

'44 ( L T U S N R ) ; and treasurer, B. F. at the same time, is packed with suspense Walraven '44 ( L T U S N R ) . L. J. Wilson and interest. The overall result is that Mid H E N R Y BRAID W I L S O N (ADM succeeds outgoing President Robert W. Watch is a book that has to be read in one USN R E T ) '81 died in St. Vincent's Hossitting.

Murch '42 (CDR U S N R ) . pital, New York City, on 30 January 1954.

'20, USN, Commander Cruisers-Destroyers Pacific Fleet. The guest speaker gave a very interesting and instructive informal talk on "The State of Our Navy Today."

Capt. Joe Talbert '20 took the opportunity to deliver a timely reminder to the non-members of the Association present.

He called their attention to the new offer of half-year membership to the National Association now available at $2.50. He also noted that the half-year membership included a subscription to Shipmate. Applications and envelopes were distributed to all those interested in subscribing. Captain Talbert also brought to the attention of all members present the letter recently received from the chairman of the membership committee of the U S N A Alumni Association regarding the establishment of an employment placement service to assist U S N A alumni who leave the active service to obtain positions in civil life.

It was of interest to note that the oldest alumni to attend the stag party was Adm. Richard H. Jackson, Class of 1887, and the youngest was Lt. Jim Bennett, Class of 1945.

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