1975-March Shipmate

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Volume 38, Number 2 Executive Director W. S. BUSIK, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

Treasurer and Director of Alumni J A M E S D. OLIVER, '43 Captain, U. S. Navy (Retired)

FEATURES New Cultural Series at Naval Academy Services

Director of Development R I C H A R D A. TEEL, '36 Captain. U. S. Navy (Retired)

Director of Publications ROY C. SMITH, III, '34 Captain, USNR (Retired)

Executive Secretary BARRIE D U R E E

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Membership of the Board of Trustees

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The Philippines, 1941

by Cdr. Herbert Kriloff USN (Ret.)

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The Naval Academy Band

by C WO Michael Pesses USN

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An Open Letter to Naval Historians

by Jean Ehbert I'i It's a Puzzlement

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Sorry About That, General

by RAdm. James P. Clay USN (Ret.)

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Questions and Answers from Alumni Assembly Continued 36 DEPARTMENTS

Editorial A ssistant A R N E T T CUSTER

Contributors' Biographies Sea Breezes 3 Alumni Tour Dope 4 The Mail Boat 6 All Hands 9 Lucky Bag of Books 27

Capitol Hill 28 A Few Inches from The Yard Navy Sports 33 Class News 38 Chapter News 85 Last Call 91 Classified Services 96

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On 7 March 1778 the Continental Frigate RANDOLPH, 32 guns (Capt. Nicholas Biddle), met and challenged HMS YARMOUTH, a 64 gun ship. Despite her vastly inferior size, the Yankee was giving more than she took until a British shot exploded her powder magazine. Of 315 officers and men aboard, only four survived. From a painting by Nowland Van Powell in the Bruce Gallery, Memphis, Tenn.

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Contributors' Biographies COMMANDER HERBERT KRILOFF, USN (RET.) Herb Kriloff '39 started WWII in the Philippines. His ship, USS WILLIAM B . PRESTON ( A V D - 7 ) was subsequently dive-bombed at

Port Darwin, Australia, and rebuilt in Sydney, where he met his wife. A graduate of the Naval War (College and the Armed Forces Staff College, he specialized in ASW and commanded destroyers for V/i years. On retirement in 1960 he joined the Sperry Rand Corporation and worked ten years as a research engineer in ASW and ship concepts. Since 1970 he has lived on the Island of Madeira where he has been an industrial consultant and sometime author.

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER MICHAEL PESSES, USN Michael Pesses has been Assistant Director of the USNA Band, the Navy's oldest musical organization, since February 1974.

Before reporting to Annapolis he was Director of the Navy Show Band West in San Diego, then the Navy's newest band. He was attached to the Music Branch of BuPers in 1970-71 as Musician detailer and Material Assistant. A graduate of both the basic and advanced courses of the Navy Music School, he is a veteran of more than 12 years, having served as a French horn instrumentalist in Navy bands at Newport, RI, Great Lakes and in the Sixth Fleet.

JEAN EBBERT "I was bom and raised on Long Island, earned my B.A. and M.A. degrees from the State University of New York and taught in Long Island public schools for two years. In 1952 I joined the Navy, had precommissioning training at Newport and was ordered to Pensacola, where I learned that working with naval aviators beat the heck out of teaching 8th graders. In 1954 I married Lt(jg). Edwin L. Ebbert, USN '52, now a captain in OpNav, subsequently resigned my commission and have since led the charmed life of a Navy wife."

REAR ADMIRAL JAMES P. CLAY, USN (RET.) Admiral Clay '22 served in destroyers and a battleship until 1937-40, when he commanded USS MINDANAO and USS WHIPPLE in China. He was an observer at sea with the Royal Navy in 1941, on COMINCH staff in 1942, and Commander Destroyers 8th Fleet in 1943-45, where he operated 65 DDs to protect the assault areas of Anzio and Southern France. Post-war he commanded USS HUNTINGTON and served in the Naval Attache's office in London. He retired in 1952 and has since been in the investment business. One of his proudest achievements is being a Distinguished Marksman, "for you can hardly find such an article any more."

PAUL R. SCHRATZ Ph.D., retired USN '39 and Director of International Studies at U. of Missouri, now serving as senior staff officer of the joint White House/Congressional, bipartisan. Commission on the Organization of the Government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy. His naval service included policy and planning roles and attendance at the Naval and National War Colleges as both student and faculty member. He was the first naval officer to receive a Mershon doctoral fellowship at Ohio State and a Wilton Park fellowship from the British Foreign Office.

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

FRED W. LARDNER '22 "Fred Lardner '22, who writes our legislative reports, has been a newspaper reporter, business magazine writer and department store advertising manager in Chicago; a correspondent for newspapers, business and military magazines and a managing editor in Washington. He has done many things in the editorial field, except making money. About 35 years ago he received a Christmas card from a girl co-worker with the greeting, 'From one editorial bum to another.'

Believing that this girl would not push him too hard, he married her." FWL JAMES G. STAVRIDIS Midshipman James G. Stavridis '76 is an English major, planning to enter the Marine Corps or the Service Line on graduation. He is the Editor of The Log, has won an N* in Squash Racquets and plays varsity Tennis.

He also carries a 3.6 CPQR in his major. Jim hails from Pittsburgh, Penna.

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Paul Schratz '39

Charleston, City of Memories Thanks to a Conference on European Problems sponsored by the University of South Carolina, we had a splendid opportunity for a delightful magnolia and old lace tour of historic Charleston, S.C. The big seaport, where the junction of the Ashley, Cooper, and Mendel Rivers form the Atlantic Ocean, is justly famed in naval history. Our visit to the charming city, and in particular the view of Fort Sumter in the harbor entrance, brought back long-forgotten memories of a tale first heard many years ago.

A junior officer on his first shore duty in BuPers had the rare opportunity to write a speech for James Forrestal, newly installed as the first Secretary of Defense.

Congress, then as now, was investigating military retirements, and our neophyte put together the impassioned prose for the Secretary to explain the retirement system and its history.

Back in 1861, the War Between the States was just over the horizon and there was no U.S. military retirement system.

To prevent veterans, heroes of former wars, from starving to death, they were usually retained on active duty into doddering old age. With war approaching.

President Lincoln aimed to rejuvenate the Union leadership in key commands along the fracture line between North and South. On 3 March 1861, barely a month before the first shot of the war exploded over Fort Sumter, a law was passed to retire such officers who were permanently incapacitated "through long and faithful service"—specifically, twelve of them.

The same law, without significant modification, was still the basis for disability retirements in the officers corps in World War II when our forces reached twelve million men. The key figure in the presentation was General Winfield Scott, folk hero of the Mexican War, a major general from 1836 (as the Secretary of Defense stated to a rapt Congressional Committee), and still in command of Charleston's Fort Sumter at age 75, even^ though older than the U.S. Capitol (in whose shadow our speechwriter listened attentively to the Secretary's words).

The speech was effective and highly successful—a heady tonic for a 2'/2 striper. Back at his shabby and paper strewn office he put his feet on the desk March, 1975

to contemplate his brilliant future. Accitentally tipping over a file, it fell open to a brief on General Winfield Scott, of all people—and the horrible discovery that Scott was nowhere near Fort Sumter in 1861. Then living in Washington and technically the Commanding General of the Army, Scott was a six foot five inch, 350 pound monument to fine food and wine.

Having put the Secretary of Defense into a possibly embarrassing position, every alternative to be considered seemed worse than the previous. The day was over, thankfully, and he slept on the problem, returning to the Hill in the morning when the Army testimony began, still groping for a way out. To his even greater consternation, the Army Chief of Personnel picked up the identical reference to Scott and Sumter from the Forrestal presentation, hammering it home dramatically.

Was he in deeper trouble than ever, or had he gained an accomplice? Impossible to judge, he trudged home with heavy heart, mentally contemplating a sterile future as a used car dealer.

The third day was the Navy's chance and our hero was hardly able to keep his mind on the testimony. Not until the too familiar statement on General Scott struck his ears as it once again entered the Congressional Record. Was this further trouble? Not on your life. Once an error, twice a rarity, but three times into the Record the statement becomes fact, regardless of what nineteenth century historians may claim. And in case the reader is interested, in real life Scott retired in 1861 and was succeeded

by G. B. McClellan, 41 years his junior at age 34, and some wonder if even that was a good idea. The speechwriter also survived and retired a hundred or so years later.

On that beautiful fall day in Charleston the old legend came flooding back.

Sumter, a national shrine, and Charleston, "America's Most Historic City," both made amends with a glorious fall day.

The camellias and azaleas make it even more a paradise in springtime, when the plantation gardens are in full bloom.

But don't be content to relive our memories; go, and create your own.

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Shipmate regrets that the book review in the January-February issue gave the title as "Ghost of the China Coast." It should have read "Ghost of the Java Coast."

Cannes and Monte Carlo Feature Spring Tour The Alumni Association trip to the French Riviera will enjoy five days in Cannes at the luxurious Carlton Hotel, directly on the beautiful Boulevarde de la Croisette overlooking the Mediterranean. One of the most distinguished hotels in Europe, the Carlton is the headquarters of the annual Cannes Film Festival.

We will have a cocktail party each evening in Cannes and our final evening banquet will be at the elegant Port Canto Yacht Club. There will also be a "dine around" evening, at a choice of the excellent restaurants in the charming port area of Cannes, and a dinner in the elegant dining room of the Carlton.

We will have a full day excursion to Monte Carlo—the tiny country with a prince and movie star princess, no income taxes, fabulous yachts in the harbor, and everyone trying to break the bank at the world's most famous casino. Returning from Monte Carlo, we will stop at Nice and see the elegant resorts of Cap d'Antibes and Juan les Pins.

The perfume capital of France, the delightful town of Grasse, is also on our program. We will tour a perfume fac-

tory to see how perfume is made and perhaps pick up some samples! We will also visit medieval St. Paul de Venice.

Typical of the fortified towns that once guarded the Var Frontier, St. Paul's ramparts are still intact and the village, which attracts many painters, retains much of its feudal appearance.

Before arriving on the Riviera, we will spend eight days visiting Rome, Florence, Venice and Portofino. Ample time is set aside for shopping and independent wandering throughout the trip.

The cost of this exciting fortnight is $1,095 per person, double room occupancy, with a single room supplement of $115.

Air travel is via Pan American Airways 707 charter flight, departing Baltimore-Washington April 21 and returning May 5. Open bar and complimentary dining are included in flight.

The charter is limited to 179 passengers.

Brochures and further details may be obtained from Matterhorn Travel Service, 1923 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Telephone (301) 268-7822. ^

The Ponte Vecchio in Florence

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Salute to Our Oldest Alumni In the spring of the year, the Naval Academy Alumni Association takes great pleasure in salidting the ten oldest living alumni. According to our records, those "top ten" are:

Hearty congratidations are also extended to the ten next oldest living alumni, who are:

Name and address Class Mr. William Carroll Parrish 1899 P.O. Box 414 Col ton CA 92324 Born 4-2-1879 Capt. BjTon Andrew Long USN (Ret.) 1901 67 Hilton Ave., Garden City Long Island NY 11530 Bom 4-15-1880 RAdm. William Rea Furlong USN (Ret.) 1905 3611 LoweU Street N.W. Washington DC 20016 Bom 5-26-1881 Capt. Robert Alden Dawes USN (Ret.) 1904 Cobbs Creek Mathew Co. VA 23035 Bom 7-24-1881 VAdm. Walter Stratton Anderson USN (Ret.) 1903 1065 Lexington Avenue New York NY 10017 Bom 10-4-1881 Capt. Sam Colby Loomis USN (Ret.) 1903 1775 Huntington Lane Rockledge FL 32955 Bom 7-14-1882 Capt. Harry Langley Pence USN (Ret.) 1906 7694 Exchange Place La Jolla CA 92037 Bom 9-23-1882 RAdm. Harr>' Earl Shoemaker USN (Ret.) 1905 R.R. 1 Bluffton IN 46714 Bom 12-21-1882 RAdm. Thomas Herbert Taylor USN (Ret.) 1903 130 St. Marks Street Sugarland TX 77478 Bom 1-15-1883 Capt. Earl Roop Shipp USN (Ret.) 1905 The Sequoias, 1400 Geary Blvd., Apt. 810 San Francisco CA 94109 Bom 2-7-1883

Name and address Class 1906 Capt. Stephen Doherty USN (Ret.) 22 Congress Street Cape May NJ 08204 Born 2-21-1883 1907 Mr. James L. Hall 105 Montgomery Street San Francisco CA 94104 Bom 3-7-1883 Capt. Alva Breaker Court USN (Ret.) 1905 705 Americana Drive Annapolis MD 21403 Bom 3-29-1883 Adm. Aubrey Way Fitch USN (Ret.) 1906 River Road Newcastle ME 14553 Bom 6-11-1883 Adm. Royal Eason Ingersoll USN (Ret.) 1905 The Keimedy Warren. 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20008 Bom 6-20-1883 RAdm. Kirby Smith (CEC) USNR (Ret.) 1906 1693 Little Joe Court Decatur GA 30033 Bom 7-8-1883 Cdr. Christopher Augur Russell USN (Ret.) 1906 General Lee Apts., 5203 Falls Road Baltimore MD 21210 Bom 7-29-1883 Commo. Charles Frank Russell USN (Ret.) 1907 133 Main Street Wellsboro PA 16901 Bom 8-19-1883 Capt. James Orville Gawne USN (Ret.) 1905 The Kennedy Warren, 3133 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington DC 20008 Bom 10-4-1883 Capt. Henry Rawle, USNR (Ret.) 1905 172 Long Neck Point Road Darien CT 01820 Bom 10-8-83

'There is a true honor and a true glory, the honor of integrity and the glory of duty done."

Robert E. Lee

March, 1975

The Mail Boat Glenn Warner Shipmate: I very much enjoyed the recent well deserved tribute to Glenn Warner in Shipmate. Glenn has a great ability to produce a winning team out of a group of players with little experience, and to elicit an extra effort from a team that is behind.

I recall playing Army at West Point in 1960. After a tough scoreless first half Glenn told us that the team that scored first in the second half would have a tremendous psychological advantage. He was correct. Army scored on a ball that bounced off the top bar of the goal right back to an Army player who had an easy shot. I'll never forget the noise those 2000 cadets made. On the field it was more deafening than the Corps and the Brigade in action at an Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Worse than the noise was the expression on Glenn's face. We couldn't have heard him anyway, but he did need to say a word. All that I could think about was what a dismal way to end what should have been a great season. A season that included a 3-0 victory over the Air Force Academy (a Naval Academy team's first victory over an Air Force Academy t e a m ) .

Thoughts of a long bus ride back to Annapolis with Glenn after losing to A r m y were a great inspiration. Just minutes after Army's goal, Jim Noonan moved the ball down the middle of the field slightly toward the left sideline and nonchalantly poked off a shot that seemed more like a gentle pass than a shot. The ball moved diagonally across the front of the goal from left to right. One finger would have deflected it. I vividly remember the Army goalie's desperate dive, the ball continuing past his outstretched hand, and the moment of silence as all of us—those cadets included—watched the ball roll into the extreme right corner of the goal.

It took until the fourth quarter for us to score again, but after Jim's perfect shot there was no doubt in our minds that we would win. If Glenn's expressions on the field meant anything, those 2 to 1 wins over Army are among his sweetest victories.

Gordon W. CaUender, Jr. '61 The Distaff Side Shipmate: I have just written to Mrs. Paul Ryan to tell her that I very much

enjoyed reading her memoir of her experiences in Pearl Harbor in 1941. I now want to thank you for publishing her account. It's exactly the kind of thing we need more of, and I hope other Navy wives who have had other kinds of experiences will be encouraged to commit them to paper, and that they too will be published.

It occurred to me, while reading Mrs. Ryan's account, that it offers evidence, from an independent source, that historians would be very well advised to do more digging than they do into the distaff side of things. And that, of course, was exactly the point I had in mind underneath all my kidding in the "Open Letter to Naval Historians" (Ed. Note—which appears in this issue).

We continue to find many items of interest in Shipmate each month. Your midsummer cover—the gloved hand holding the sword—was a stunner!

Jean Ebbert (Mrs. Edwin L. Ebbert '52) The A r m y - N a v y Game Break Shipmate: This refers to "Army-Navy Football Coaches," excellent history compilation, by Captain Frank V. Rigler in Shipmate, November 1974, in which he states: "In 1932 Army finally adopted the three-year eligibility rule and the dispute ended." If you refer this letter to the Athletic Department, particularly Rip Miller, you will find that Superintendent, Rear Admiral Thomas C. Hart, in 1932, quietly decided to yield the point. Army could allow cadets to compete as long as they could make the varsity. Army won in 1937 and 1938. Shortly after the latter game. Brigadier Jay L. Benedict, West Point Superintendent, announced briefly that Army would limit football players to three years participation.

General Hugh A. ("Ironpants") Johnson smelled a rat!

He headed the National Recovery Administration from June 16, 1933, threatening to "crack down" on violators, until May 27, 1935, when the Supreme Court invalidated N R A . He later fell out of favor with F D R and wrote a syndicated column (San Francisco News, no longer published). General Johnson reported to this effect, "Last week Brigadier General Jay L. Benedict, West Point Superintendent, abruptly and tersely announced that Army

would hereafter observe the three year eligibility rule for football players. He gave no reason for voluntarily changing a policy to which Army adhered for years.

Here's how it happened. Army beat Navy 14-7 in this year's (1938) game. Several days later General Benedict received an unsigned scrawled memo from the White House. It stated, 'Army will observe the three year rule from now on.'

"Obviously, it came from The Chief.

FDR was tired of Army taking advantage of Navy in football. No one else in this world could force General Benedict to back down. Thus, Army changed its football eligibility rule."

Navy then proceeded to win five straight, 1939-43, until Blanchard and Davis entered the scene.

I did not retain that column of Hugh Johnson's, so have no proof except my excellent memory. I am open to challenge but believe that the Athletic Department will confirm my facts. If I don't correct the record now it will never change, and its amusing aspect will never emerge.

Jack White '31 "Prepare Three Letters" The following extract of a letter from Dr. Edgar F. Shannon, Capt. USNR and former President of the University of Virginia, to Paul Schratz '39 is a neat riposte to Paid's "Sea Breezes" column in the October 1974 Shipmate on one version of why Dr. Shannon resigned the presidency for a return to teaching.

Thank you for your note about your column in the Naval Academy alumni magazine. Your secretary apparently forgot the enclosure, but I have received copies from several other graduates of the Naval Academy.

Your version was well done. I just hope that a lot of my friends in the Navy will understand it's a yarn and not take it for gospel. Since we got a 2 5 % increase in appropriations from last year's General Assembly, I wouldn't want anybody to get the impression that I couldn't get money from the General Assembly and had actually left the presidency of the University of Virginia as a consequence! I hope somebody did send a copy to Colgate Darden. He'll enjoy it. I'll check with him to be sure, but with all the Navy in Norfolk, I can't imagine he missed it.

T h a n k you for the luncheon invitation.

I'll try to take you up on it. I haven't Shipmate

tried the new life long enough yet to know all its potentialities, but every day adds to my satisfaction with my decision and to my enthusiasm for my return to teaching and scholarship.

Refrigerated Aviation Shipmate: I believe I note an error in Henry Kieffer's otherwise excellent article, "Refrigerated Aviation," in the December number of Shipmate. The LANGLEY was the ex-collier, JUPITER which, when she was built, was used as a guinea pig for turbo-electric drive which the department was considering for some new battleships. Her power plant was therefore of that type instead of diesel, unless, as seems most improbable, she was completely re-engined when she was converted to a carrier.

Also, the aid to navigation is spelled "buoy," and not "bouy" as it twice appears in the article.

W. H. Galbraith '20 Meet Your Staff Shipmate: TTiis is just a note that I have been intending to drop you ever since the arrival of the December Shipmate, to tell you how much I have enjoyed the picture on the inside cover of the National Headquarters staff. That was a splendid idea and will give many of us a closer feeling for those with whom we work.

The originator of that idea should get a bonus, or something similar.

It was good, not only to see how some

These two letters are typical of a large number received commenting most favorably on the staff picture in the December Shipmate. However, your Editor and most of the staff wish that the original photograph had turned out better than it did. Our gals are really much better looking than that picture would appear.

of the post-World War I Navy. The navigational error that caused the mishap was a tragedy but the heroism displayed by the survivors that foggy night has become a legend among those interested in Naval History.

A recent visit to the site disclosed significant portions of the wreckage of USS CHAUNCEY and much smaller portions of USS LEE and/or NICHOLAS. The men in our unit would consider it a distinct honor to have anyone who served in Destroyer Eleven on the night of the incident accompany us to Honda.

We would be happy to provide transportation to and from Santa Barbara.

Honda is now a part of Vandenberg AFB and is not accessible to the general public. We have received the Air Force's permission for our visit. Anyone desiring to accompany us is welcome to contact me at: 51 Loma Media Road, Santa Barbara CA 93103.

WiUiam J. Stewart '63

Honda Head Memorial Shipmate: Our Reserve Unit, Naval Reserve Surface Division 11-45 will be going to Point Pedernales (Honda, Santa Barbara County) Saturday, 12 April 1975. We will be refurbishing a modest memorial to the 23 men of Destroyer Squadron Eleven who lost their lives 8 September 1923. We hope to mount a small, simple plaque as well. Readers will recall that the grounding of the seven destroyers at Honda was a major event

More Lucky Bags Available Shipmate: Prompted by the letter from Bud Leeds '32 in the December issue of Shipmate, I have disinterred single copies of the Lucky Bag for years 1931, 1932 and 1933. I would like to send one or all to anyone desirous of assuming their care for the next forty years.

John W. Keams '34 613 W. BuckthomSt. Inglewood CA 90301 ^

of our old friends looked, but to see those whom many of us had never met.

You and your staff continue to do an outstanding job on our Shipmate.

W. R. Smedberg lU '26 Shipmate: I don't often write letters to editors but I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed meeting the staff in the December issue of Shipmate. A good idea—we depend on them for many things, and every captain should review the troops occasionally.

It's a great magazine; keep up the good work.

Paul Schratz '39

Register of Alumni THE

1975

EDITION

The 1975 edition of the Register of Alumni is now on order. It is corrected through 15 October 1974 and includes the Class of 1974. It also includes a geographical locator listing all living alumni by zip code areas and a service locator listing alumni serving in the Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and their Reserves.

This is an invaluable reference book no alumnus should be without.

Order your copy now.

Price is $12.50 postpaid.

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All Hands The New Dahlgren Hall

Dahlgren Hall, for years the scene of marching, rifle storage, indoor graduation, and balls was dedicated as the Midshipmen Activity Center in ceremonies on 14 January 1975.

The official opening

Dahlgren Hall, named for Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren. USN, (18091870), considered the father of modem ordnamce and gunnery, has been converted into a midshipmen's recreational facilit}'. The conversion of the building was made possible through private donations to the Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Incorporated, a non-profit organization authorized to receive gifts for the benefit of the Brigade of Midshipmen.

The predominant feature of the recreational facility is an ice skating rink of hockey dimensions which can be dismantled in a minimum of time and converted to an area for receptions and dances. But, the new Dahlgren Hall Midshipmen Activity Center also includes the recreational facilities of a civilian student union building such as lounges, snack bar, dining area, TV rooms and billiards.

The mezzanine will provide a large reception area, while other rooms will be used for reading rooms and recreational game rooms for midshipmen and their guests.

Three of these rooms, the McCandless Room, the Robinson Room and the Spark Room, were dedicated foUowing the Dahlgren Hall dedication ceremonies.

These rooms are dedicated to the memories of Commander and Mrs. Wilson B. McCandless "22, Mr. Beverley R. Robinson and Colonel Michael M. Spark, March, 1975

The ice rink and snack lounge beyond

USMC. The Fremd Room was dedicated to the memor>' of Midshipman Lance Fremd "73 the following day.

Second Set Brigade Command

Midshipman first class R. Kevin Miller of Arlington, Va., was named to command the 4300-man Brigade of Midshipmen for the second set terminating on 2 March. Assisting Miller as Deputy Brigade Commander is John D. Stufflebeem of Annapolis. Md. Midshipman Miller, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rollins W. Miller, Jr., has been named to the Dean's List for academic excellence and to the Superintendent's List for leadership ability combined with academic achievement most semesters while at the Academy. A tennis lettermen who captained the varsity tennis team last year, Midshipman Miller presently serves as assistant to the tennis coach.

An analytical management major.

Miller plans to make his career in naval aviation upon graduation in June. He is scheduled to report to Pensacola for flight training in July. Midshipman

Miller graduated from Yorktown High School in Arlington, Va. in 1970.

Midshipman Stufflebeem. Nav>''s regular punter on the varsit)' football team for the past three seasons, kicked 74 times in 1974 for an average of 40.6 yards to rank him tied for 20th in the nation. His career average of 39.0 ties him in third place among the Academy's all-time punters.

Stufflebeem, an operations analysis major at Annapolis, is a 1970 graduate of the Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal, Va. He is the son of Captain, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. John D. Stufflebeem. After graduation and commissioning this June, he is scheduled to be assigned to USS ELMER MONTGOMERY

(DE-1082) in Norfolk, Va.

Miller and Stufflebeem

10 Memorial Chairs Recently the Executive Director has received several inquiries as to the availability of memorial chairs in the NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium. For the information of others who may be interested, they are still available on the following basis: Memorial chairs may be dedicated to any individual who has served or is now serving in the Navy or Marine Corps for a contribution of $100.00 by check or money order payable to the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Fund. A suitable inscription should be included for the plate to be placed upon the chair, but must be limited to not more than four lines of not more than 26 letters, numerals and spaces per line.

Many of the areas originally allocated to USNA classes have now been filled, but the following seats are still available in the original class areas: 1902— 2 1904— 1 1908— 5 1910—15 1911— 2 1918— 7 1919— 2 1921—12

1923— 1 1924—14 1925— 8 1926— 5 1928— 1 1930— 1 1931— 2 1932— 1 1933— 2

1935—16 1937— 4 1940— 4 1941— 4 1942— 6 1944— 2 1946— 7 1967— 6

When the original class area is filled, additional memorial chairs will be located among the existing, unnamed chairs in Section 32, but not on a class area basis.

The exact location of any memorial chair can be ascertained by request to the USNA Athletic Association.

A Most Welcome Gift

With great sadness, the Alumni Association announces the death of our Chief Steward and bartender, Lafayette Harvey, on 5 January 1975 in the Anne Arundel General Hospital in Annapolis.

Lt(jg) Curtis Wells, coach; Cdr. Ernest C. Luders '58, Officer Representative; Midshipmen White, Meres, Wojtowicz, Moore, Keeley, Hanna, Shegrud, O'Leary, Higginbotham, Dooley and Niedermaier (Captain).

Shipmate also has word that Jofa has subsequently made a second donation of 20 hockey helmets in further support of the team. The company, Bill Chadwick and Carl Kolon are all most deserving of appreciation from midshipmen and alumni alike.

A Mid Represents the Army

Lafayette Albert Harvey

"Harvey" had been with us for sixteen years, during which he came to know, remember, and be known by a great many alumni and other visitors to Alumni House. He will be greatly missed by all hands, and the Tap Room will hardly seem the same without him. Our deepest sympathies go to his widow, Charlotte, and his family.

Christopher S. Willson, a USNA Plebe and the son of Capt. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Willson, USN (Ret.), represented the U.S. Army at Nobel Prize ceremonies held in Stockholm last December. While abroad he was also invited to Army and Navy research offices in London, meetings with prominent scientists and Nobel Laureates in London and Stockholm, embassy receptions and the Royal BaU. Willson's high school research in chemistry earned a research grant from the University of Florida to continue his investigations with Dr. Wallace Brey of the Research Chemistry Department. His senior year project, "The Synthesis and 19F Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Fluorinated Oxetanes," won the Army's 1974 gold medal at the International Science and Engineering Fair and designation as their student representative to Stockholm. He and his family can well be proud; the choice was made from 400 delegates representing over 30,000 student competitors.

Presenting the hockey equipment

Bill (The Big Whistle) Chadwick (right) presents to the Naval Academy Hockey Club on behalf of Jofa, the recreational division of Volvo, a supply of Jofa hockey and goal tending sticks. Currently the color man for New York Rangers' broadcasts, Bill is a member of both the Canadian and American Hockey Halls of Fame and holds the record for the most games refereed in the NHL. He heard about Navy's club Team from his son-in-law, Carl Kolon '63 (third from left), who told him that the midshipmen had to buy their own equipment and suggested to Bill, a member of Jofa's Advisory Board, that the company might want to donate some equipment.

Bill and Jofa were delighted to do so, and the presentation was made in the new Dahlgren Hall ice rink on 13 December.

Others participating were (left to right): Shipmate

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New Cultural Series At Naval Academy A series of presentations in the fine arts has been established at the Naval Academy by Mrs. Eliot H. Bryant of Annapolis. The series, to be known as the Naval Academy Program in Creative Arts, will feature distinguished men of letters and other creative artists as well as singers, instrumentalists and orchestras from the concert and operatic stage.

Mrs. Bryant founded this series through an endowment established in honor of her late husband. Vice Admiral Eliot H. Bryant '19. She envisions an annual series of quality presentations designed to provide opportunities for the midshipmen, the Naval Academy Faculty and members of the retired community to enjoy and profit from the ver\' best in contemporary' cultural activities. Mrs. Br\ant comments that the following quotation from William Blake, an English poet who lived from 1757 to 1827, appropriately expresses one reason for establishing this trust: "Nations are destroyed or flourish in proportion as their poetn,'. painting and music are destroyed or flourish."

The inaugural production in April will feature John Ciardi, one of America's most eminent men of letters, accomplished poet, translator and critic. His

All Hands

appearance at the Naval Academy will include conferences and a symposium in addition to readings from his works. Dr. Ciardi has been a popular lecturer with Academy audiences in previous visits. His translation of Dante's "Divine Comedy," the accepted English rendering, has been called "a version definitive for our time."

An exhibition of Ciardi's publications will be prepared for the occasion.

Vice Admiral Br\ant was a native of Rushville, Illinois, and a member of the Naval Academy Class of 1919. His long and distinguished career, which extended to 1948, was spent chiefly in submarines and cruisers. Among his awards for meritorious service are the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the Navy Commendation Medal. Admiral Bryant held the Master of Science degree from Columbia University, and completed the senior course at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. His early career included service as Assistant Naval Attache in Berlin with accreditation to other principal embassies in Europe. During his career as a Naval Officer, Admiral Bryant commanded the gunboat ASHviLLE operating with the Asiatic Fleet (1940), Commanded Submarine Divi-

(continued) paintings, of American naval actions during the Revolution. The cover of this Shipmate is one of that set. They are available to naval activities through the Naval General Library- Services, and to individuals from the Superintendent of Documents. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402.

N a w Relief Pavoff

Mid. James J. Adams, first set Brigade Commander, and Capt. D. K. Forbes, Commandant of Midshipmen, turn over S3,510 in ten dollar bills to senior Chaplain John J. O'Connor for the Nav> Relief Society. The money was collected from midshipmen who elected to forfeit SIO rather than have their hair cropped as Adams and others did following Navy's football loss to the Air Force last fall. H. Ross Perot '53 was the instigator of the bet whereby 40 from the winning Academy got an all-expense weekend for two anywhere in the U.S. and aU the losers got short haircuts or forfeited ten bucks to charity. Apparently only 351 of the 1.320 midshipmen who signed up considered vanity worth SIO. March, 1975

sion 14 (1941), Operations Officer, Submarines, Asiatic Fleet (1941-42), Commanded Submarine Squadron 18 (194344), Chief of Staff to Commander Submarines. Seventh Fleet (1944-45), and Commanding Officer of the cruiser USS CHICAGO (1945-46). His final active duty assignment was Commander Cruiser Division 8 (1947-48).

Mrs. Bryant recalls with pleasure the heyday of the old Naval Academy Concert Series, which brought to the Naval Academy some of the world's greatest performing artists, including Gladys Swarthout, Jan Peerce. Robert Merrill, Mildred Miller, Rise Stevens, Zino Francescatti. the Baltimore Symphony, and the National Galler\- Orchestra, to name only a few. She intends, in future series, to reestablish the values and the excitement of those days, and to enhance significantly the midshipmen's educational and cultural development with a first-rate fine arts program on a continuing basis. Projected activities include concerts, plays, presentations by distinguished authors and artists, art exhibitions, and artist-inresidence seminars.

The Navy Relief Payoff

Naval Actions of the Revolution

The Naval Histor\- Division and the Government Printing Office have collaborated in producing a set of 20 beautiful lithographs, made from original

Help Your Widow

The Retired Officers Association has published a guide of information on survivor benefits and steps to be taken by the military- wife in the event of emergency or the death of her husband. This valuable booklet is available, free, on request to the Association at 1625 Eye Street, Washington DC 20006. ' .J)

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Membership of the Board of Trustees An Editorial Commentary

Shipmate recently received a thoughtful (and appreciated) letter from Lt. Baker A. Smith USN '69 commenting on and recommending changes in the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association, to which the Executive Director, in consultation with Admiral Burke, the President, has replied.

The exchange of correspondence contains much that should be of interest to all alumni but is too long to print verbatim.

We have, therefore, prepared the following summary of its major points for the edification of our readers—and for their consideration in the annual election of officers next month.

Lt. Baker's recommendations develop from three basic, and related premises: (1) " . . . the elected leadership of the Association is a de facto disenfranchisement of the vast majority of Academy graduates. Even though numerous alumni have distinguished themselves in battle, in the media, in business, and in high elective and administrative offices, too few of them serve on the Board of Trustees. With all due respect to those of the Board who are well known and loved by the American public, we are electing some members by virtue only of their sageness and seniority, and the Board has become top heavy."

(2) ". . . the classes in the '50's and '60's have an abyssmally low pecentage of membership while the recent grads and recent retirees have a high percentage.

This initial enthusiasm by the recent grads will soon be diminished if they find, as those in the '50's and '60's find, that, even though they are the active duty officers, striving for and moving into positions of greater responsibility, indeed becoming

our new flag officers, that all along they have been given less voice and less control in alumni affairs due to their 'junior' status. . . . Finding that they are unable to contribute or to benefit from participation, except by finding out what's going on and, I will say emphatically, reading one of the finest alumni magazines in the country, they become indifferent, turn off to alumni affairs and drop out until retirement revives interest in the 'the good old days' at the Academy.

(3) ". . . we are not talking about electing a super-qualified board of 'heavies' for a major corporation, nor are we talking about rewarding and recognizing those who have already been so acclaimed. Rather, we are concerned with electing a leadership that will guarantee the fulfillment of our organization's goals of all of us supporting the Naval Academy and our mutual enjoyment of the camaraderie and interaction of the largest and best 'fraternity' in the world."

The basic recommendations and replies to them, excerpted or paraphrased for brevity, were as follows, with the recommendations in bold face type: Make a deliberate effort to nominate a few young junior members. There is no reason to wait until a man is a captain or admiral before listening to him. Ensigns and lieutenants care about the Alumni Association too. We should ensure that the distribution of officers is not skewed towards the senior classes.

The Board of Trustees is presently comprised of ten flag officers, one active, from the Classes of 1923 to 1944; eight captains, five active, 1935-52; one commander 1925; four lieutenant com-

mander/majors, three active, 1959-65; and eight non-service 1941-65. The nine active duty officers represent 29% of the Board membership, compared to 42% active duty members of the Association.

Retired officers comprise 45% of the Board and 33% of the membership, while those with no current service connection are 26% of the Board and 25% of the membership. The apparent imbalance between active and retired officers merely reflects the greater availability and willingness of the latter for service on the Board, which are primary requisites for nomination.

A further analysis of the alumni body, total membership, participation and the Board by Class groups is in the accompanying table. Only ten of the 31 members are in the classes of 1937 and earlier; of the other 21, including all the active duty officers, nine are in 1941-49 and twelve are in 1951-65. The fact that 1966-74 are not yet represented is regrettable, but we have attempted to get them on the slate. Two uncontrollable factors work against these junior alumni; very few can afford to serve on the Board and, if nominated, they are not as apt to be elected. It is true that the senior classes participate in alumni affairs and support the Association to a greater degree than the junior classes, as evidenced by the membership percentages and contributor data in the table, but this is not unique to our organization. Senior alumni, especially the retired, have more time available and, over the years have developed a greater feeling of belonging than when they were young. That does grow with age.

The Precept to the Nominating Com-

TOTAL ALUMNI, MEMBERSHIP PERCENTAGES, PARTICIPATION AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY CLASS GROUPS Classes

Known Living

% of Total

No. of Members

'00-'30 '31-'40 '41-'50 '51-'60 '61-'70 '71-'74

3,514 3,413 6,080 6,486 9,042 4,902

10.5 10.2 18.2 19.4 27.0 14.7

2,775 2,325 3,495 3,334 3,570 2,298

33,437

100.0

17,793

Totals

% Member% of total ship Membership 79 68 57 51 40 47

1974 Contributors Donors % of donors

Members of Board

% of Board

15.6 13.0 19.6 18.8 20.1 12.9

1,309 1,165 1,400 837 686 120

24 21 26 15 12 2

7 3 9 7 5 0

23 9 29 23 16 0

100.00

5,517

100

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13 mittee is published each year in Shipmate and for the last several years has emphasized the need for balanced representation on the Board of class groups, service communities and geographical distribution. Despite the continuing problem of finding a balancing number of young active duty officers who are willing to serve and to attend meetings, the result has been a gradual but consistent growth towards the ideal of completely equable representation of all groups and communities on the Board. The 1975 slate of nominees continues this trend with two candidates from 1963.

Eliminate the election of Board members by local Chapters as being incongnient with the Board's mission. Chapters ser\e to encourage local support and participation in Academy and alumni affairs and do not warrant national representation. Also, since junior alumni seldom join local chapters, for reasons of finance and diversity of interest, Chapter Trustees add to the natural skew towards older alumni control.

It is xmfortunately true in some areas that active duty and junior alumni do not join local chapters, but recent efforts nationally and locally have been changing this trend. Of the twelve present Chapter Trustees, two are in 1965, one in 1959 and one in 1951. A good many of our Chapter Presidents are in the '50's and '60's and their numbers are steadily increasing. The new Honolulu Chapter has over 150 members, a great many of whom are on active duty and in middle or junior grades. Chapter news reports in Shipmate show a similar increase in regular attendance by classes of the '60's and even some of the '70's, which is a very healthy sign.

Because of the large number of alumni represented in chapter organizations, the Association By-Laws specify that the twelve chapters having the greatest number of members of the national Association shall each have one representative on the Board of Trustees. Considering their great value in liaison between the Board and their chapters, and the growing trend towards more participation by younger alumni in the chapters, we believe that this representation should be continued.

Limit the terms of all Trustees to two years, to ensure that our excessive number of distinguished alumni get a chance to serve whfle stOI in positions of influence.

The By-Laws specify that the President, Past President and Vice Presidents serve for two years, Trustees-at-Large for three and Chapter Trustees for one year, with none serving more than six consecutive years. Four of the twelve Trustees-atLarge are elected each year, from a minimum of eight nominees, which proMarch, 1975

vides for annual rotation. The one year term for Chapter Trustees, plus changes each year in which Chapters rate a Trustee, also provides for rotation in that category. We believe that this system does provide ample opportunity for interested alumni to serve on the Board.

Elect at least one lieutenant commander or below as Vice President to ensure that top management takes a hard look at the needs of all alumni.

The three Vice Presidents represent and administer alumni affairs in the Eastern, Central and Western areas of the United States. To do their jobs effectively requires a certain amount of prestige, a considerable amount of travel and time away from home. It is extremely difficult to find a junior officer who can afford to devote the requisite time and attention to such a job, or who would be elected if placed in nomination.

Ensure a thorough search is made of the other services and civilian field for qualified Trustees.

The fact that our 25% civilian membership is represented by 26% of the Board of Trustees indicates that we are ensuring a thorough search in and nominating sufficient candidates from the civilian community to give it equable representation.

Representation of the other services is more difficult. Including active and retired components, the Navy comprises about 65% of the total membership. Marine Corps and Air Force about 8%, and the others below 1%. It is natural, then, than when nominees for national or chapter Trustees are voted on by all members concerned, the Board wiU be predominantly Navy.

National slates for each of the past four years have included an Air Force representative, but none were elected in spite of their distinguished records. One present civilian Trustee-at-Large, however, is a former Air Force colonel. During those years three Marines have served as Board members, one Trustee-at-Large elected in 1969 and two Chapter Trustees this year, and one is on the slate for this year's election. Considering the size of the service communities involved, the Nominating Committees have done a good job in finding willing and able candidates; the problem is to get them elected.

In siunmary, while we do not need a "super-qualified Board of heavies," we do need people of recognized experience and judgment to represent all the various communities of our Association. They, in turn, must be willing to volunteer their time and efforts to support the Association in its objectives, especially in seeking other alumni to join and support it. To find people both qualified and willing to serve, within the limits of a reasonably

A N IMPORTANT NOTICE Group Hospital Insurance Coverage The USNAAA Hospital Indemnity Group Insurance Program was implemented in January 1973, with a mailing to Members across the country.

The program is underwritten and administered by National Home Life Assurance Company. National Home is located in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania and is one of the largest companies offering low cost supplementary insurance coverages by mail.

The group insurance coverage is presently available to Members in all states except Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas. In two other states, Arizona and Kentucky, we are currently awaiting approval to offer the program.

This group insurance coverage is offered to Members who maintain a legal residence in a state where the plan is available . . . even if they are temporarily located overseas. Once insured, the member is covered regardless of where he is at the time of claim . . . in the United States or out of the country.

Members in those states where the group insurance plan is not yet available (except Nevada and New Mexico) can request information on a similar type hospital indemnity plan offered

by National Home on an individual policy form. Interested Members in those states can write to Association headquarters at Alumni House and we will see that National Home forwards to you the appropriate descriptive literature for your consideration.

balanced representation, is constant source of concern and recommendations from our members to that end are always welcome. But, on the whole, we are convinced that our present and future leadership, given the continued support of the membership, will guarantee the fulfillment of our Association's goals. ^ The list of officers and members of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association is published, as a matter of continuing information, in each issue of Shipmate. It will be found on the next page.

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USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President— A D M . ARLEIGH A. BURKE, U S N (Ret.) '23,

Bethesda, Md. Vice President (Eastern

Area)—

V A D M . JAMES F . CALVERT, U S N (Ret.) '43,

Darien, Conn.

Vice President (Central

Area)—

M R . DAVID B . BENHAM ' 4 1 ,

Oklahoma City, Okla.

Vice President (Western

Area)—

V A D M . P. D. STROOP, USN (Ret.) '26,

San Diego, Cal. Executive

Director—

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

Annapolis, Md. Treasurer— Capt. J. D. Oliver, Jr., USN (Ret.) '43, Annapolis, Md.

Insurance Protection and Service Increased Death Benefits

15,000 LIFE INSURANCE PROTECTION with no increase in membership cost

TRUSTEES Past President— A D M . GEORGE W . ANDERSON, JR., USN (Ret.),

'27, McLean, Va. Superintendent's

Representative—

CAPT. W . C . HASKELL, USN '49,

USNA, Annapolis, Md.

At Large (To serve through Spring Meeting 1975) M R . WILLIAM A. ANDERS '55 CAPT. CHARLES E . GURNEY, III, USN '52 V A D M . PAUL D . STROOP, USN (Ret.) '26 LCDR. WOODROW W . VAUGHAN, JR., (SC)

USN '64 (To serve through Spring Meeting 1976) R A D M . N E W T O N P. Foss, USN '44 CDR. FRANK N . HANNEGAN, USN '52 LCDR. HARLAN K . ULLMAN, USN '63 CAPT. AVERY K . LOPOSER, USN '52

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1977) A D M . WILLIAM F . BRINGLE, USN (Ret.) '37 LCDR. WILLIAM P. DONNELLY, ( C E C ) USN '65 R A D M . SHELDON H . K I N N E Y , USN (Ret.) '41 CAPT. EDWARD H . MARTIN, USN '54

From Local Chapters M R . L . PARKER FAIRLAMB '27, Annapolis M R . O W E N F . KEELER, JR. '43, Detroit CDR. RALPH A. SENTMAN, USN (ReL) '25,

Philadelphia CAPT. JACK M . SEYMOUR, USN (Ret.) '35,

Connecticut M R . W . J. TONER '43, Boston CAPT. LAWRENCE N . SMITH, USN (Ret.) '45,

Houston R A D M . BERNARD H . BIERI. JR., USN (Ret.)

Coronado/San Diego M R . W . PINKNEY JONES '54, Peninsula, Cal. M A J . ANTHONY MARKS, U S M C R '59, New York M R . STEPHEN S . MCDONALD '65, Southeast

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Our membership approximates 58,000 members —an(d our assets are in excess of $172 million.

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Florida M G E N . ARTHUR F . BINNEY, U S M C (Ret.) '28,

Washington, D C M R . FRANK A. LIBERATO '51, North Texas

Shipmate

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The Philippines, 1941 Memories of Southern Cruises Commander Herbert Kriloff, USN (Ret.)

I was a year and a half out of Annapolis, the junior officer on a World War I destroyer recently converted to tend seaplanes. The ship was a page from Delilah, that wonderful book about another old World \\'ar I destroyer operating in the Far East with littie support from shore facilities. By today's standards, she was falling to pieces from a combination of old age and lack of maintenance during her pre-1940 mothball period. Two of the four boilers had been replaced by a huge gasoline tank, and the interior of the ship had been restructured to carry spares and to house the aviators. Our electronics were limited to radio receivers and transmitters. As far as a modem naval vessel is concerned, our ship was as uncomplicated as a model T. We were never stationed miles up from the mouth of an isolated river. We were never forced to wait for the arrival of the monthly packet from Liverpool.

Nor did we receive three months back issues of the Times, as Maugham characters did (but for whom it was a matter of honor to read the oldest edition first, and never to peek ahead!). We never met a resident commissioner who possessed the power of life and death over his small, remote parish of natives.

Yet, in retrospect, life in the Philippines of 1941 had much of the flavor of Maugham writing about Borneo and Malaysia.

The ships officers included the captain, the executive officer (who also served as navigator), and three watch officers of whom I was one. At sea the three of us stood four hours on and eight off. in port we rotated with a full day of duty every third day. On this basis your watch comes around prett>' fast, and it is in addition to all your other assignments. such as gunnery, housekeeping, engineering, and conducting school for your men.

Our captain, a Lieutenant Commander whom we shall call Bob Harper, was one of the more unusual men under whom I was to ser\e. My greatest regret March, 1975

is that I hadn't the maturity to appreciate him at the time. Though he had just passed forty, his face already bore the lines of a man who would be old before his time. He was of medium height, and his face, with its thin lips and pointed nose, struck you as having no special distinction. He was an incessant cigarette smoker, intense, and suffered nervous mannerisms. He would habitually slick back his thinning black hair. Even in the calmest of moments he gave the impression of a steam kettle about to whistle.

Harper had served with distinction as a naval attache in Tokyo before being assigned to our ship. It had been an unhappy tour. At the risk of his life he had entered some Japanese navy yards and discovered giant battleships under construction. His seniors refused to believe his reports. He brooded, then started to drink. On one of his forays there was a difference of opinion between him and his taxi driver over the fare.

He was smashed at the time and the unfortunate cabby wound up getting the Bejesus knocked out of him. Harper was then passed over for promotion to Commander. However, he was picked up shortly before the war broke out and reassigned as Operations Officer of the Patrol Wing we had tended. Subsequently he commanded the gallant Naval Battalion on Bataan, where he earned the Na\'y Cross and was ultimately captured.

After languishing in POW camps on Mindanao and Luzon, he died in the tragedy of a prison ship transport sunk by our own bombers in 1944.

One of my most vivid memories is our departure from Pearl Harbor for the Asiatic Fleet. The crew, dressed in immaculate whites, lined the rail. As we took in our lines Harper stood high on the bridge, both arms up-raised, waving to his wife and daughter on the dock. He made no attempt at dignity.

Fm glad about that. He never saw them again.

Between Guam and Manila we ran into a full fledged typhoon. Weather

reporting was not one of the strong points of the Navy of 1940. but Harper knew his stuff. He had me record all the synoptic broadcasts, and together we plotted the patterns. We did this in our small, airless charthouse. Harper chain smoking his pack of Camels while I slowly died. Had he inadvertently squeezed me he would have been defiled from chest to toes! We tossed about like a rowboat for three days, unable to eat or sleep. The ship stuck together however, and proved, to this point at least, that she was still seaworthy.

Approaching the Philippines for the first time is an unforgettable experience.

We entered the San Bemadino Straits under ideal conditions. The sea was like a mill pond, the islands unbelievably green and lush. Flocks of pastel colored birds could be seen (and heard!) ashore. We saw large schools of fish and lunched on flying fish, which stranded themselves on our forecastle every few minutes. At night porpoises attacked like torpedoes, diving at the last moment and surfacing on the other side of the ship. Closer ashore we spotted bancas and vintas—small, open longboats which served as homes for entire families. Many of them were nothing more than large logs whose centers had been hacked out, then fitted with an outrigger. Their galley consisted of a charcoal brazier. They were entirely without cover, and when the rains came you took it all with a smile.

There was also an abundance of small sailing ships of varied rigs but having one thing in common—multicolored sails. When you came through a formation of these it was like floating down a rainbow, and the impact was breathtaking. The owners were apparently too poor to burn lights, and threading the narrow passages at night always kept a watch officer on his toes.

It was late on a Saturday afternoon in December 1940 when we arrived at the entrance to Manila Bay between Corregidor and Bataan. From there it

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was a long way to the Army-Navy club in Manila. We were anxious to get ashore and the problem was compounded when we were ordered to anchor off the Cavite Navy Yard, many miles from Manila. The answer was a costly taxi ride which three of us agreed to share.

It took about an hour and we travelled through native villages on narrow, dirt roads, scattering flocks of chickens as they poked about looking for scratch.

The club was the center of all military social life. Inside the tall wrought iron fencework sat our clubhouse, a large building with old world staircases winding upward several floors. The interior furnishings were in keeping with the islands, and the exterior was painted dazzling white. There was a well-run but unimaginative restaurant, a ballroom, hotel, gardens, several bars and rooms for transient naval officers and resident bachelors. Outside, a swimming pool and tennis courts were artistically placed in well manicured and extensive gardens. It was an era when labor was cheap, and the compound looked like a prize horticultural exhibit encircling some form of museum.

Our first job was to repair storm damage, resupply, familiarize ourselves with local regulations, and prepare for our first cruise. This took about a month, but an eventful month. Finding yourself in a new environment is always stimulating. There were new people, new customs, new scenery, and an ancient but admirably operated navy yard. There were small craft with romantic names, like "Dapdap." On the local ships, however small, the Filipino crew habitually fished. Their meals consisted mainly of fish the size of sardines, a few vegetables, and rice which was issued to them in impressive hundred pound sacks of brown burlap.

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In the 1940-1941 era, transpacific commercial aviation was already starting to accelerate, and flights were made at least once a week from the States. The aircraft were PanAm "Clippers," all seaplanes, and flights took several days in each direction. The Manila seadrome was near Cavite, and every landing required certain safeguards. When commercial boating services were not available, it was the custom of the navy to offer their own. I was boat officer for these flights on several occasions.

One of our duties was to search the landing area for rubbish which might damage the aircraft. Once in a while logs or empty wooden crates would pile up in the landing area, and the boat was required to pick up debris and to report the owners. The second time out I found boxes from my own ship!

We stood by until the landing was over, ready to rescue passengers and crew in event of a crash. Arrivals were timed with first light. Although early reveille isn't the best way to start the day, it evened up when, in the pinkish light of dawn, you watched the gigantic but graceful craft gliding down to a smooth landing, blue flames reaching out of all four engines and lights illuminating the interior of the cabin.

In the Asiatic Fleet the mode of operation was to have seaplane tenders, of which we were one, in strategic locations throughout the islands. Each tender would keep about six Catalinas with them. This scattering of forces lessed the vulnerability of both ships and aircraft to surprise attack. In addition, it provided surveillance aircraft to cover the main approaches to the Philippines.

The big day arrived at last and we shoved off for our first cruise. The itinerary was Puerto Princesa, Palawan;

Balabac, Balabac Island; Zamboanga, Mindanao; thence back to Manila.

Aside from a first night navigational problem, this cruise was memorable for a number of other incidents. Like the house party in Puerto Princesa. It is no disparagement to say that the Philippines were then unsophisticated and basic. This vast archipelago stretches nearly a thousand miles north and south, and has thousands of islands. There were problems of communications, education, race rivalries, and plenty of others.

Sophistication would await a later day.

After we had anchored in the open roadstead off Puerto Princesa, Harper made formal calls on local bigwigs, and these calls were later, painfully, returned. Some form of diplomatic progress had evidently been-made because two days later, at four P.M., I was told to join Harper for dinner ashore with one of the bigwigs. I showered, shaved, and dressed in a white uniform which had been starched like a board. I ascribed altruistic motives to Harper. Surely he felt that some sweet young thing would fall out of the woodwork for me. More likely. Harper had no intention of balancing teacups and engaging in repartee all by his lonesome.

Although many Filipinos spoke impeccable English, rapid conversation with the majority was normally more trial than pleasure. This shindig would stretch past my bedtime and I wasn't looking forward to it.

We arrived for dinner about six P.M., and looked forward to a generous transfusion of cocktails because of the ordeal ahead. The house of mine host was a little way out of town on one of the more passable roads. It was set back some 200 feet into the bush, at the end of a walk hacked out of the jungle by bolos, those long, heavy, single edged knives which served as machetes.

(In a pinch, they were also used to settle differences of opinion.) The house obviously belonged to a member of the privileged class. I was impressed by the thatched roof, weathered to a light creme shade, and the facade of aged mahogany that had been hand rubbed— and evidently fitted as an after-thought.

Verandas jutted out from the right and left hand sides of the house. They were fitted with screens so tall as to be out of proportion with the rest of the structure. Heavy wood supports lifted the boxlike house seven or eight feet off the ground, and one had to traverse an ornately carved staircase to reach the Shipmate

17 main room. You felt on arrival that you had entered a camp for boy scouts.

Twenty or thirty guests had already arrived. The women, too rotund and short for my taste, wore dresses with elaborate ruffled sleeves and exaggerated, rounded shoulders. From the bust upward, a delicate white lace embroidery had been tirelessly executed by native hands. I was later to learn that this was "Mestiza Dress," a term not unflattering to ladies proud of a Spanish ancestry.

There were also others dressed completely in black who sat on the sidelines, some form of black widow who could be pressed into service as a duenna.

I spotted three priests with their high collars and basic black dress. Other men wore either conventional suits, dark and cheerless, or a Guayabera shirt with long pleats on the front and the sleeves, always buttoned at the neck.

A buffet service had been arranged on the right veranda. There were several meat platters with borders of fresh vegetables. Fish had been resurrected to their original shapes on large, oval shaped platters. Rattan baskets overflowed with fruit, cornucopias gorged beyond capacity. There were two tureens of soup and several hot earthenware dishes, each with a spirit lamp beneath.

It was more than decorative. It had grace and feeling. It had a beauty and perfection that was peculiarly Filipino.

Instead of finding some sweet young thing I was collared by one of the priests and a gregarious oversized man who, in an effusive and animated way, would loose tiny wattles of spittle which I was unable to dodge. His face was fat but with smooth, unlined skin which imparted an ageless look. Two eyes, bulging from their sockets, gave the impression that he was being pursued by a submarine. He had detestable breath and, worse yet, a vice-like grip which held me fast.

No drinks were offered. The only alcohol in sight was a carafe of Tuba, a fermentation of coconut, amber in color, and possessed of a sour odor.

Moments after our arrival there was a general movement toward the buffet.

Several plates had already been filled and one was shoved into my han4 in a pleasant, but determined manner by the gregarious man with bad breath. He made it plain that I was going to be his dinner partner. We stood in a group between two of the black widows. Harper was against a wall, hemmed in by five or six people, all shouting at the March, 1975

Typical nipa shacks same time. He looked damned uncomfortable.

Mr. Gregarious was already shovelling in his food, which did nothing for his breath. When I took my first mouthful it was clear that the situation was swiftly deteriorating. My entree looked like devil's foot. A vegetable, covered with a repulsive seasick green sauce, lurked on one side of the plate. Then there was another blob which completely threw me.

In these islands, dog was considered by some as a delicacy. Was this it? I spotted two small potatoes, some rice and a small brown wedge, the composition of which, I am happy to say, was never ascertained.

The guests dived into their platters. It was a rare treat for which people had waited all day. They ate with relish, and this disturbed me. If I couldn't duplicate their gusto, I would be labelled a bad sport, and not likely forgiven.

As I stared at my plate my stomach felt as if smiling green leprechauns were tying off my large and small intestines.

A fork full of rice in my mouth refused to swallow. Mr. Gregarious, now directly in front of me, appeared to be grinding a small toad with his front teeth while juice slowly dribbled down his chin. I spotted Harper helplessly trying to down a forkful of meat which looked long and slender, and might very well have been snake. His expression was that of a man on the trap, being asked by the hangman for a last request. I excused myself, scuttled to his side, took a couple of bites of food, squeezed them down, and deposited my plate on a

table nearby. Mr. Gregarious, now on his second helping, swished over and asked why I hadn't finished. I stammered, then blurted out, "Sorry, I misunderstood the invitation. I finished my dinner before coming ashore." Since it was only 6:37 P.M., I shouldn't have said that with a straight face.

Four days after the ordeal at Puerto Princesa we got underway for Mindanao.

Our destination was that city (pronounced Zambonga) made famous by the ancient Navy song "The Monkeys Have No Tails in Zambo-anga." We chose a small harbor outside of town that was well protected and where we could moor seaplanes. Our approach took us past the island of Basilan which produced quantities of prime, rich mahogany. Half a mile from our anchorage a small pier had been made available for our use.

From this pier there was a walkway, curving upward and past a large coconut processing factory. Nipa shacks sprawled all over. These shacks rested on stilts, and many sat at the water's edge. Most of them had but a single room enclosed by thatched roofs and sides of nipa leaves, from whence they derived their name. Families of good size ate, slept, and insured the continuity of the race in that single room. Toilet facilities emptied directly below, causing disaster at the water line. Chickens and pigs wandered aimlessly up and down the streets.

As emissaries of America spreading the gospel throughout the remote sectors to which we were sent. Captain Harper again "made his number" with local

18 officials and prominent citizens. Before we left Manila, Harper had been given a letter of introduction to the White Russian who managed the coconut plant.

We shall call him Andrei Mosigin. In 1917 Andrei lived in Russia, but times got rough and he shifted to Shanghai, then wound up in Harbin, Manchuria.

Years later, when an opportunity presented itself in Zamboanga, he took it.

Again I went to accompany Harper on an official call. We debarked on the small pier and walked between rows of giant palms, past the factory area piled high with chunks of brown, smelly copra. Three pleasant blocks beyond found us at the door of Andrei's home.

We entered a grandiose room full of potted plants and wicker furniture. The atmosphere was steamy and full of exciting odors of perfumed flowers. I checked the thatched overhead, searching for pythons which supposedly roamed the area. The windows were closed by awnings which could be hitched up with drawstrings and held by pegs. I counted five servants before we were seated.

Andrei soon arrived. He was a slender man with thinning grey hair. A pleated, white Guayabera shirt, buttoned at the neck, fitted under his white sharkskin suit. Two bushy eyes, alert and shrewd, smiled our welcome. He was full of stiff awkward speeches and spoke a charming, gramatically correct, but stilted English. He also spoke Tagalog, Russian, Chinese, French, and a little German.

A woman in a sarong entered, barefoot and noiseless, with a wicker tray, glasses, ice, and whisky. Andrei tilted the scotch bottle until he had half filled glasses which normally were used for iced tea.

He then topped them off with a thimbleful of soda. Harper and Andrei were not long in polishing theirs off, and when a second round was tendered, I was shamed into bottoms up.

The door again opened and a most elegant Filipino woman entered. She was in native dress and introduced as the wife, but invited neither to join us nor to be seated. In short order five attractive copper colored little people trundled into the room and shook hands all around. A minute later, introductions complete, we were again alone.

Another round was poured; I demurred, but was over-ruled. An hour and three rounds later, after I had abandoned all hope, the conversation magically turned to food. I had expected a buffet or formal sit down dinner to materialize

until Andrei told us he knew just the spot for a meal. He poured us into his shiny black sedan and we chugged toward the city. He drove as if he had not touched a drop.

For the moment the hope of food kept me alive. Thirty minutes later we parked outside an impressive, white building looking very much a restaurant. It It turned out to be the local club, open only to the most select of the upper class Filipinos. The ceilings started twenty five feet above the floor and then curved upward, with the ancient fans fitted in the highest part. These fans apparently had been manufactured for the crossing of the Red Sea by Moses. They whirled intermittently, as if the bill hadn't been paid for ages and the electric company was in process of shutting off the current.

A well stocked bar sat on the far side of the room, the counter marred by Molucca walking sticks rapping for service.

Time had now lost meaning. After several more drinks we returned to the car for a drive of three hundred feet to an old building with a half peeled coat of paint. It sported an open deck with powerful neon lights, around which squadrons of bugs were conducting flight practice. It was nearly midnight, and this was the only restaurant in town still open. One or two other customers sprawled over the shabby wood tables, like us, winding up their evening. I was realistic enough by now to know that drinks would arrive before we ordered dinner. They did. Then the boss carted out the meal, such as it was, sandwiches

and beer. In addition to the jaded neon lights and the bugs, a family of arrogant cockroaches darted about our feet.

Some of the cheese and the meat from the sandwiches fell to the floor from whence it was retrieved and eaten. There was neither coffee nor dessert.

Eventually, hunger appeased, Andrei conducted us on an endless tour through the town before finally pointing us toward the barn. He was an excellent driver and a man who could hold his liquor. The ride back was well executed, with only an occassional turn onto the shoulder of the road. It was now three A.M. We had a powerful nightcap on Andrei's veranda, then headed for the pier. The three of us stopped off to inspect the coconut factory. In spite of the hour it was going full blast. Women in white smocks were still processing copra. The copra shed reeked of sweat and the perfume of the coconut. In the main building we rammed handfulls of shredded coconut down our gullets, and surprisingly, it sat well.

Leaving the factory, Andrei and Harper put their arms around each other and began to sing at the top of their voices as we rounded the curve toward the pier. "See you tomorrow, ole buddy" said Harper, with Andrei practically hugging him. Like boxers in a clinch they parted, Andrei carefully weaving his way up the path. When he was well out of earshot, Harper steadied himself, looked at me, frowned thoughtfully, then uttered his classic. He rocked on his feet, and in a serious tone said, "What did that guy say his name was?"

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19 Aside from a helluva hangover, it had not been an unhappy evening. Harper would later remind me, with considerable warmth, of our time with Andrei. He liked my discretion. I found his foibles very human. I warmed to him.

Zamboanga turned into a delightful stay, but about this time we began to run short of food. In addition to my other jobs, I was commissary officer. Until now this meant talking to my chief each day and mimicking whatever he told me. He was a serious, grey haired man in his sixties who had been recalled in the general mobilization of 1940. He was steady as long as we were at sea, but drunk as a lord as soon as we touched port. What I liked, best of all, was that his attitude toward me was that of a father.

One day he told me we had only two more days of eggs and practically no bread. Of course it was his fault. He should have alerted me earlier, and perhaps he had when I nodded in the usual manner without listening to what he was saying. When I told Harper about the shortage, he told me to study the supply manuals (700 pages!) and to make a purchase on the open market. Until now. all our stores had been obtained by requisition from large ships or shore estabUshments. all staffed with real live supply officers who did all the purchasing from civilian sources. Since we always operated by ourselves, as we did this time, there were no supply officers in the area for me to consult.

According to the supply manuals, there were several approaches to purchasing. As best I could sort this out, one had to obtain bids from three or more vendors to insure competition. The order would go to the one with the lowest bid.

Tucking six pounds of the most pertinent of the supply manuals under my arm. I went ashore to look for ship chandlers, who wandered aimlessly about the maritime section of town. It was not a section without interest. The southern Philippines are peopled by Mohammedans, and the dress of Moros is full of color and variation. Many of the chandlers wore red fezzes and carried imaginative knives like a bolo or a kris, a dagger with a rigid, serpentine blade. Their clothes were nondescript, but characterized by rips and patches.

One or two, seeing that I was from the American destroyer, sauntered over.

I was about to speak with them when a swarmy, overpowering man in a straw hat eased them aside and asked if he March, 1975

could be of service. I saw him as a WOG, a smug British expression for "Wily Oriental Gentleman." He looked every inch a member of some local Mafia.

About thirty, he was fat but with an unlined face which looked well shaved and recently massaged. The eyes were crafty, yet assured, and his facial expressions conveyed a warning that one should deal cautiously with this man.

He wore a plain white shirt and brown trousers, all freshly laundered. A band of fat fell over his belt. His smile uncovered a mouth of gleaming teeth which reminded one of a jackal. His one plus was abstinence from the betelnut habit. The others, forever chewing the nut, dribbled a blood red liquid out of the comers of their mouths. Because betelnut is astringent, its chewers wind up with a mouth looking as if it had been rinsed with black ink. The gums become shrunken, deformed, and small. The teeth fall out.

There were three chandlers in front of me. Mr. Mafia and the Fezzes One and Two. They all spoke English. I took the three aside, elbowing Mr. Mafia away in the process. I meant to show them what a determined (and promising) officer they were dealing with. Gripping the six pounds of rules with my left hand, and pounding them with my right, I told them precisely what I wanted.

They were to inform other chandlers of my requirement, namely 300 dozen eggs and 100 loaves of bread. All must quote their prices at 0900 the next day in the same spot. While Fezzes One and Two nodded uncertainly, Mr. Mafia said he understood perfectly and would take the responsibility of insuring that all the rales I had so meticulously laid down would be observed.

I landed the next moming in good time to make our rendezvous, and was relieved to see not three, but five bidders waiting for me. I was a little discomfited when they practically fell into ranks. 1 took a middle ground a few paces in front of the formation and again stated the rules. This was to be a competitive bid for 300 dozen eggs and 100 loaves of bread, to be delivered aboard ship that aftemoon at three P.M., subject to inspection on board. I had wisely taken the precaution of having my chief along, and to him fell the hapless task of lugging the book of rules. I glanced at the book again to let them know I meant business. I asked if there were any questions. None.

Starting at the left, where Mr. Mafia

stood, I asked his quote. I turned to the next man, took his, then continued down the line until everyone had spoken his piece. I felt an oral bid more advantageous to the government since, when the others heard a bid lower than their own, they had the opportunity to requote. I was struck by the fact that Mr. Mafia came in with the lowest figure followed by higher quotes as successive bidders spoke.

At the appointed hour of three P.M., Mr. Mafia's ark arrived at the gangway.

It had been horribly overloaded. The working party hauled everything on deck where it was carefully counted. The Pharmacist's Mate certified that it was medically fit food.

While all this folderol was in progress, Mr. Mafia took me aside. He had accompanied the ark and then presided over the proceedings, which took place on our quarterdeck. When the others were out of earshot, he said to me, "You a good guy. Come ashore tonight at 6. I have car for you. Good girl too."

He winked. I nodded, but without a smile, and shouted him a look which threatened cancellation of the order. He seemed to falter. I told him, in a low voice, that I was an officer, a gentleman above any bribe, and moreover, above association with women of that sort. I turned, took the voucher prepared by my chief—who was still holding all six pounds of rules—signed it, and ushered Mr. Mafia and his party off the ship.

We had our bread and eggs. All naval requirements had been met!

Four days later we headed back toward Manila for replenishment and recreation.

The craise had been an eye opener.

After two more cruises Bob Harper was relieved and, after the third craise, we went in for a six week navy yard overhaul. We sailed nine days before Pearl Harbor on our fourth craise, 28 November 1941. Our destination was again Mindanao and, on this occasion, we had the dubious honor of being the first Asiastic Fleet ship attacked in WWII. Our luck held until 19 Febraary 1942.

Early that day at Port Darwin, Australia our PBYs took off for patrol. One was piloted by an officer named Tom Moorer, who was subsequently to rise to the chairmanship of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He was shot down and suffered his own kind of hell until rescued. Japanese dive bombers caught us an hour later, killed a number of the crew, and almost sank the ship. The luckier ones, including myself, lived on to fight another day. <t

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The Naval Academy Band Chief Warrant Officer Michael Pesses, USN

Ever since the founding of the Naval Academy in 1845, when the "band" consisted of a fifer and a drummer, music has been an important part of Academy life. On November 22. 1852, the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography issued an order which authorized for the Naval Academy "a band of music to consist of one master of the band at $ 18 per month, six musicians at $12 per month, and five at SIO per month." In addition to these rather modest salaries, each man received a daily ration of one pound of salt beef or pork, flour, rice, some vegetables, and a pint of wine or a gill (4 ounces) of whiskey. Three cents a day could be drawn in lieu of the spirit ration, but it is doubtful that any such money was ever paid.

The task of organizing the band fell to Bandmaster J. P. Pfeiffer, who began recruiting men in Boston. The musicians he selected were all Germans and included his two sons, John, Jr.. and David.

On the moming of 7 May 1853. the barque UNION dropped anchor at the mouth of the Severn River and set ashore the first members of the Naval Academy Band, who arrived in time to perform for the 1853 June Week festivities.

No money had been appropriated for the operating expenses of the band, so the midshipmen and officers each contributed 25 cents a month to provide new instruments. One of the early Superintendents wanted fancy dress uniforms for the bandsmen, and when he learned there wasn't enough money in the band fund he ordered all the grass on the Academy grounds mowed and sold as hay. The band got their new uniforms, complete with gold braid and feathered helmets.

At the outbreak of the Civil War the Academy was moved to Newport, Rhode Island, and the band went along. When the war ended the band members were discharged, but. not realizing this was the end of their obligation, dutifully returned to Annapolis with the rest of the Academy. There they were rehired as civilians and a new bandmaster was hired, Peter Schoff, a former U.S. Cavalry bandmaster.

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USNA Band on Chapel Walk in 1904

During the time when Vice Admiral David D. Porter was Superintendent, hops were held so frequently that the would-be comedians of the day from St. Johns College tagged the Naval Academy as "Porter's Dancing Academy." Admiral Porter enjoyed and appreciated humor as well as music, as evidenced in an order he issued on 25 October 1867: "Midshipman Thompson (1st class) who plays so abominably on a fish horn wUl oblige me by going outside the limits when he wants to practice or he will find himself coming out of the little end of the horn."

Since every musician was required to play, some outsider (usually the Captain of the Watchmen) was chosen to lead the band. All dressed up with the necessary paraphernalia and provided with false whiskers, he was a fierce looking fellow.

Women and children screamed at his appearance. These substitutes, however, not knowing the first thing about music, were less than satisfactor>'. They often came down with the baton and stopped the band in the wTong places and at the wrong time, or marched out of step with the rest of the Brigade. Later on, sergeants of the Marines took the job with better results until, in 1919, a dram major was provided.

Bandmaster Schoff retired and Charles Zimmerman was named Leader in 1887.

At age 26, he was and remains the youngest Leader ever appointed. Despite his youth he quickly gained the respect and admiration of his men because of his exceptional ability and warm personality.

During his 29 years as Leader of the Naval Academy Band, Professor Zimmerman accumulated so many medals and decorations that a theory circulated among the midshipmen to the effect that had he fallen overboard in his full dress uniform, the weight of his medals would have drowned him instantly.

Although music was available for most occasions at the Naval Academy, the regiment had no song of its own. Zimmerman had written marches for each graduating class, but they were seldom heard outside Annajxjlis, and the midshipmen began teasing the bandmaster about his marches.

In 1906, however, Zimmerman and Alfred Miles, the midshipman choir director, collaborated on a song that would truly be inspiring, one that would live forever. Title, words and music to the classic, "Anchor's Aweigh," were completed in November, and the march was first used at the 1906 Army-Navy game.

For the first time after a long series of

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The Naval Academy Band today

defeats. Navy won. The march gained recognition all over the world and eventually became known as the official song of the Navy.

In 1894 the Marine Corps uniform was prescribed for all Navy musicians. Everyone looked forward to wearing the smart looking suits, but they soon learned that a lot of work was required to keep the trousers creased and the buttons shined.

The Prussian-style helmet was just plain miserable. Four years later fleet bandsmen returned to the easily cared for sailor uniform, and one musician of German origin proclaimed the fleet-wide sentiment, "To hell mit der helmets."

Musicians at the Naval Academy, however, continued to wear the Marine uniform until the end of World War I. By 1919 the Naval Academy Band had increased in size to 74 members in order to remain proportionate to the Brigade of Midshipmen. Over the next decade the Marine, Army, Navy and West Point bands received further increases in size, and the Naval Academy strove to be recognized on equal footing with them.

Legislation was introduced and passed by Congress in 1931 which placed the Naval Academy Band on the same basis as the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, D.C. Under the direction of William R. Sima the new Academy Band played a weekly nationwide radio broadcast, and in 1939 represented the state of Maryland at the World's Fair in New York.

Alexander Cecil Morris assumed leadership of the band in 1946. Among his most notable qualities were an unfailing love of music and a boundless enthusiasm for the Naval Academy. Although his own colorful career came to a close in 1955, he had three sons who attended the Academy, a daughter who married an Academy graduate, and a grandson who is presently an Academy Plebe.

Upon Mr. Morris' retirement, Chief Warrant Officer Max E. Corrick became Leader. During his tenure the band was increased in size to 85, nearly all the instruments and equipment were replaced, and the band moved to new facilities in Bancroft Hall, the world's largest dormitory.

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A long procession of Leaders whose names remain bright in the history of Navy music followed Mr. Corrick—P. H. Turner, J. S. Surber, and D. D. Patterson each led the band through many concerts and evolutions on the Naval Academy grounds before retiring. Lieutenant Commander Ned Muffley, now the Leader of the famed Navy Band in Washington, D.C, held the position before turning it over to the band's present Leader, Lieutenant Joseph Phillips, the youngest Leader since Charles Zimmerman.

The Naval Academy Band of modern times is a far cry from the 13 men who reported to Annapolis nearly a century and a quarter ago. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Phillips the band has, in addition to providing musical support for the midshipmen, taken on an entirely new concept in musical programming. Concerts are totally thematic, complete with scripts and narration. Directed at capturing the audience's attention from beginning to end, they have met with overwhelming response from the Annapolis coiTununity. Rock groups, jazz ensembles, a woodwind quintet, and a coimtry group complete the band's entertainment package. The addition of women to its ranks has drawn unanimous approval from bandsmen and band patrons alike.

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An Open Letter To Naval Historians Jean Ebbert

Gentlemen: Gendewomen: (Check one) Gendepersons: As you are all well aware, the Woman's Viewpoint is all the rage these days. In the light of this current commotion, I hope that some of you will be impelled to re-examine certain episodes of naval history from the Navy wife's point of view. So far as I have been able to discover, this viewpoint has been neglected, and I think you should rectify the situation. To get you started thinking along the proper lines, here are some suggestions for areas of study. (You will note that Fve defined any episode involving blue water as being naval history, and the wife of any seafaring man as a Navy wife.)

The story of Noah Now we all know the basic situation: Noah had orders (and I do mean ORDERS!) for a Permanent Change of Station. He had been instructed to make the trip by boat, and to take with him his sons and their households, as well as a vast assortment of livestock. History tells us how the boat was constructed and loaded, how the voyage progressed, and how it finally concluded. But nowhere are we told of what Mrs. Noah was doing and thinking during all this carrying on, and that's too bad, for her reactions must have been fascinating. What did she think about all those bees and cows and lizards and elephants and goodness-knows-whatall stowed in with her good linens and china and silver? And she cooped up with three daughters-in-law into the bargain!

Did she consult the Household Goods Officer? What did he suggest? Was the Personal Services Center able to help her out? And what about sponsors at the new duty station? Was her husband to be reimbursed on a cents-per-mile basis? Did her local dispensary provide her and Noahs other dependents with the proper shots and an adequate supply of dramamine? These and other pieces of information from Navy wife Mrs. Noah's viewMaft"bf^975

point are nowhere recorded, which makes me feel that this is one place where naval historians have definitely missed the boat and /or the Ark. The story of Ulysses This is a somewhat different proposition, historically speaking, in that we are told something of Navy wife Penelope's experiences during her husband's deployment. We know that she coped with raising a growing son and that she had a horrid crowd of nosey houseguests to put up with, who seem to have been very interested in arts and crafts, and so she had to put on a marathon weaving demonstration for their entertainment. This much we know, but there's so much more we'd like to know, if only the historians would find out for us. Did Penelope seek help from the Chaplain? from Navy Relief? Did she spend the long months working as a volunteer at the base hospital, or did she try to sell a little real estate around Ithaca? Maybe she took up golf, or bridge? And here is one very significant fact which historians have overlooked; namely, that we don't hear of Ulysses (or anyone else, for that matter) being sent out on such very long voyages again, do we? And why not? Because Penelope acted as her own ombudsman, I'm sure. No doubt, upon her husband's return Penelope sent off a sharp note to the Navy. If the historians will only pursue the matter, I'm confident that they will discover a letter from her which reads something like this: "Dear CNO: You say your retention rate is terrible.

Of course it is, and no wonder. Take it from me, the first thing you must do to improve it is knock off these ten-year cruises!" Atta girl. Penny!

The Jonah Episode Now Jonah's three days in the belly of the whale is exciting material. But any Navy wife knows that Mrs. Jonah's reaction to her husband's story of where he had been must have been even more exciting! At first she probably didn't be-

lieve him (who could?) and assumed there were three days of liberty he didn't want to talk about. If and when he finally convinced her the story was true, I bet she raised some hullaballoo with the naval authorities! Did she insist that her husband demand double per diem for such hazardous TAD? Now please note that ever since then no program of naval training has included similar exercises, and it's undoubtedly due to the fuss Mrs. Jonah kicked up. That conclusion is obvious, but conscientious naval historians should document the facts of the case.

Sir Walter Raleigh's sad end We all know that even the wisest naval officers are sometimes so unwise as to ignore their wives' advice. For Raleigh, this oversight proved fatal. Here's what I mean. Raleigh was one of those "heads and shoulders" officers who rose very rapidly in the estimation of his Commander-in-Chief, Queen Elizabeth. But shrewd Navy wife Lady Raleigh must have had some questions about his career.

No Navy wife can doubt that at one crucial point Lady Raleigh must have said, "Walter, ever since you've gotten those career enhancing trans-Atlantic commands, your cloak has been muddied and you're smoking too much. Now you say the Queen has ordered you to the Tower.

Shore duty or no, Walter, take my advice and refuse those orders!" But Walter lost his head and reported to the Tower. Or, to put it another way, he reported to the Tower and lost his head. If only the historians would provide us with the proof of Lady Raleigh's words on this subject, then other Navy families could benefit from the lesson contained in this place of naval history. Think of all the trouble that would have been avoided if only Captain Ahab had listened to his wife when she said, "I wish you'd see an optometrist, I think you're color-blind."

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It's a Puzzlement How many people can remember seeing the old REINA M E R C E D E S underway? Here she is enroute from the Naval Academy to Norfolk for overhaul on 9 September 1939, with Capt. H. H. J. Benson in command. Since the war in Europe had just begun, when the R E I N . \ M E R C E D E S pulled away from her dock Mrs. Benson commented, "The first to go."

This picture was taken from a plane piloted by VAdm. F. N . Kivette, U S N ( R e t . ) , at his direction, in order to preserve the record of an historic event. There is no trick photography involved, despite the incredible appearance of the old ship being u n d e n t ay on her own power, but there is a logical answer. Can any of o u r readers provide it?

An Open Letter to Naval Historians (continued) these the basic material is well-known, but it has been so grievously misinterpreted that fresh insights from m o d e m naval historians are called for.

Shall lure it back to cancel half a line Nor shall thy tears wash out a word of it."

Interpretation: "According to the bank statement I've just received, you've overdrawn the checking account again."

The case of O m a r Khayyam All of the English-speaking world is familiar with the writings of this man.

But the true background of these verses has never been understood. On the basis of the material itself—what scholars call the "internal evidence"—it is perfecdy clear to me (as it must be to any other Navy wife) that the verses are letters from a naval officer to his wife. I surmise that Lt. Khayyam was an officer in the Imperial Persian Navy. His talents at versifying led to his being assigned to the Imperial Yacht as the Captain's writer.

Since the Imperial Yacht was painted red, these verses have come down to us bearing the tide of "The Ruby Yacht of Omar Khayyam." If we read the verses with this background in mind, we see that they must have been written by a naval officer.

Some examples: "Ah! My Beloved, fill the Cup that clears Today of past regrets and future Fears— Tomorrow?—why tomorrow I may be Myself with Yesterday's Seven Thousand Years."

Interpretation: "I'll be glad when this cruise is over and I can have a little Happy H o u r with you."

"The Moving Finger writes; and having writ.

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"There was a Door to which I found no Key; There was a Veil past which I could not see Some little talk awhile of Me and thee There seemed—and then no more of thee and Me." Interpretation: "I had an interview with the Exec, but he says I have no grounds for a hardship transfer off this bucket."

"Here with a Loaf of Bread beneath the Bough, A flask of Wine, a Book of Verse—and Thou Beside me singing in the Wilderness— And Wilderness were Paradise enow."

Interpretation: "We just pulled into Istanbul for two weeks of R and R. Can you catch a charter flight and join me?"

The Mother Goose papers Here again the basic material has not been recognized for what it traly is. The naval historian should re-examine these familiar rhymes, keeping in mind that Mother Goose was the wife of Commander Gander, Royal Navj-. Then the true meaning of these rhymes will be revealed. When, for instance. Mother Goose says, "Pease porridge hot Pease porridge cold Pease porridge in the pot Nine days old."

we know she means, "I simply must get to the commissary this week!"

When she writes, Here we go 'round the mulberry bush.

The mulberry bush, the mulberr>' bush.

Here we go 'round the mulberry bush.

All on a frosty moming." we understand that she, like the rest of us, has trouble finding a parking place at the Exchange. In another verse she states, "I do not like thee. Dr. Fell, The reason why I cannot tell.

Only this I know full well, 1 do not like thee. Dr. Fell."

This is clearly a reference to the fact that her favorite pediatrician, Dr. Foster, is still recovering from the pneumonia he contracted after he went to Gloucester and stepped in a puddle up to his middle, and she's not impressed with his relief.

Or, again, when she tells us that, "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

All the king's horses and all the king's men Couldn't put Humpty together again." we can see she is referring to the trauma of damages caused by careless packers during the family's last transfer.

Well, naval historians, I hope that my suggestions will be helpful to you, and I look forward to the results of your labors in the field of naval histor}'-from-a-Navywife's-point-of-view. Best wishes.

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Lucky Bag of Books The Quiet Warrion A Biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance

by Thomas B. Buell. Little Brown and Co., Boston, 1974. 486 pp., 111., $15.00.

This biography begins with Raymond Spruance's grandparents. It briefly covers his career through the Naval Academy, traces his prewar development, emphasizes his war service, and follows to the last horizon for this quiet, modest, yet wise and decisive great leader—one of several Providence gave to turn the tide to victory in World War II. The author writes skilfully and interestingly. The result has many aspects of an able biography. Yet this reviewer regrets to state that it falls afoul of shoals. The frequent assumptions, reconstructions and positive assertions on scanty evidence, questionable generalizations and failure to document quotations by some imknown commentator make one wonder how much opinion interweaves with fact.

Such flaws run throughout. Note a few of them: (a) p. 6—As a yoimgster Spruance made high grades in school but took no books home. When teachers insisted that he do so, he complied, "but never opened them." (One wonders.) (b) p. 37—When the U.S. entered Worid War I she "owned few destroyers because Roosevelt had set the precedent to build battleships almost exclusively." (At this time the U.S. had some 70 DD; since 1900 she had also built more than 20 cruisers and about 50 SS.) (c) p. 54—The quotation about the Navy retiring "from the realm of logic into a dim religious world . . ." (somewhat modified by the author to suit his purpose) is ascribed to a critic of 1926.

(McGeorge Bimdy puts these words into Stimson's mouth pertinent to his dealings with the Navy Department in World War II.) (d) p. 98—Admiral Pye "allowed the Japanese to capture Wake Island unmolested by the Pacific Fleet." (A canard that consultation of the records would have eliminated.) (e) pp. 119-150—Midway has some engrossing and reveaUng passages. Yet it fails to develop the full picture, contains misleading statements, falls short of other accounts of this turning point of the war and does not note the providential sequence of errors of the Japanese in which the Americans were guided to victory surely by a greater hand than any human one.

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(f) Ch. 12 on Guadalcanal contains a niunber of errors including the assertation on p. 163 that naval officers had "ignored amphibious doctrine for years." (From 1925 to World War II we conducted amphibious exercises including major ones involving the whole fleet. Critiques emphasized many of the later so-called "lessons" of the Pacific War. Naval officers participated with the Marines in developing amphibious doctrine—which had to be since the whole fleet was involved in major assaults.) (g) p. 201—"Interservice relations were poisoned on Makin and would steadily deteriorate." (This sweeping allegation, implying all hands, is typical. It was true of some individuals. It was not true in general for Admiral Nimitz' staff—which included in time a large number of Army officers—or for the amphibious ships, or the Army troops and sailors who landed them.) (h) p.227—"Spruance had become . . . at age 57 the youngest naval officer ever to become a full admiral." (Incorrect.

David Dixon Porter was a few months younger when, on the death of Farragut, Congress made him our second full Admiral. In recent years there have been a number considerably younger including Admiral Burke, and the past and present CNO's.)

And so one could continue, but we will refrain except for noting some of the author's invalid assumptions and conclusions relating to The Battle of the Philippine Sea. He states with omniscient hindsight perception that Spruance erred in remaining near his "bait" of Saipan.

He did this of course as precaution against an end run, particularly against the vast fleet of ships to the east of the island with the Guam invasion troops and essential war materials embarked.

They would have been sitting ducks for a flanking air attack with U.S. carriers chasing far off to the westward. The author even enters Spruance's brain and perceives that "Spruance thought he could read the mind of the Japanese admiral and made his decisions on that basis. But time and again Spruance was wrong." ( ! ! ! ) The author has obviously gone to many sources (though from his bibliography he does not give evidence of

very careful examination of the rich Naval Classified Operational Archives).

These include Mrs. Spruance, Admiral Carl Moore, hardworking and able chief of staff to Admiral Spruance from the origin of the 5th Fleet, Admiral "Savvy" Forrestel, shrewd operations officer, and other capable members of the staff. He accumulated much good material and presents it in readable form. Readers and reviewers not steeped in the events of Spruance's great service will probably pronounce this a good biography—which it could have been.

This reviewer regretfully states that the book needs extensive revision to heave its flaws overboard. Until that is done. Admiral Forrestel's fine work Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN has no peer. It was written during Admiral Spruance's lifetime in full concert with him. It includes most of the sources used by Buell as well as help and comment from some very knowledgeable men, like Admiral Nimitz, not available to Buell. One can read Admiral Forrestel's book confident that he is getting a factual and reliable account—which unhappily does not apply to the volume under review.

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The New House and the Budget

The house has been having a revolution to provide more say for younger, new and liberal members in the workings of government. One of the first victims was Rep. F. Edward Hebert, Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, who did not lose his seat by a vote of the House but by actions of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee and the Democratic Caucus. The new chairman is Rep. Melvin Price (D.-Ill.), a committee member since 1946, who is no liberal but not as conservative as his predecessor.

In recent years the House has been relatively quiet, not making deep cuts in the DoD budget but expecting them in the Senate Armed Services and both Appropriation Committees, and looking for compromise. This year 92 new Representatives have taken their seats, 75 of them Democrats, and polls indicate that about two-thirds of them favor more spending for social programs and less for national defense. The DoD budget has always been under attack each year, but this year's estimated figure of some $95 billion has a good many members swearing out loud, even though DoD spokesmen have said that it contains no new programs; it reflects only the increase of inflation over the 1975 appropriation of $87 billion.

Frank Slatinshek, Chief Counsel for the HASC, says that the change is certain to affect the military. "When the Budget Committees of the House and Senate begin to set priorities and slice up the budget, I think big chunks will be taken from Defense. Then we would be faced with savings that we would have to achieve without adversely affecting national security. We certainly need the hardware and the manpower but the manpower can be obtained more quickly than hardware, so I have a hunch we are going to be cutting back on manpowerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is a very costly part of the budget."

Considering the serious problems generated by under-manning of the Fleet in recent years, especially in the ranks of

technician petty officers, cutting personnel in the face of increasing sophistication of hardware may create more problems than it will solve.

reports indicate that both the White House and Capitol Hill are receiving a great many letters protesting the proposed action and the final action remains to be seen.

Commissaries, What Now? Less Chance for Recomputation?

It appears that the President's budget does include a provision to slash commissary subsidies; to have the stores assume all expenses of operation, including staff salaries, and to operate much like post exchanges on a uniform basis between services. Current estimates are that this would increase commissary costs by 1820%, while a recent Navy study of 13 commissary operations indicated that the average saving to patrons was about 2 3 % .

This proposal is based on a joint study by the DoD Comptroller's office and the White House Office of Management and Budget, which states that the Government is still subsidizing commissaries to the tune of about $400 million a year despite service pay increases to equity with private industry and civil service. A major factor is that the number of civilian employees has risen by 35% since 1970 with a 66% increase in payrolls. It also pointed out that the post exchange system, with only a small cost to appropriated funds, provides about a 15% savings to its patrons. Consequently, the study concludes, operation of the commissaries on the same self-supporting basis as the exchanges would not represent any loss of fringe benefits.

There has never been any outcry against Commissaries overseas or in remote areas of the U.S. but others have been under attack by the retail community for generations. They have generally managed to survive through congressional recognition that they were a valid fringe benefit to offset low service pay and still lower retired pay. The Administration's money managers apparently consider that commissary savings represent too great a subsidy from appropriated funds to be justifiable today, and it may be that the new Congress will agree. However, press

The departure of Rep. Hebert from the chair of the House Armed Services Committee, though not from his seat, may encourage those who are hoping for a recomputation bill. However, the President is reported as being against such legislation for economic reasons and 35 of the House members who supported recomputation last year have left the Congress, either retired or defeated for re-election.

The Administration is trying to reduce retired pay, not increase it. Retired personnel are said by Government spokesmen to be "doing all right" in that retired pay has been increasing faster than active duty pay, including a 7.3% boost last January. They add that the cost of retired pay totals about $6 billion annually, and a one-time recumputation would cost $420 million the first year alone.

In spite of these figures, there may be some hope. The Senate has always been favorable and no one knows how the new House would vote as a whole on a oneshot recomputation bill to help the oldtimers who need help the most. It must be remembered that the large percentage increase in retired pay since 1958 still applies to the vastly lower base pay under which people retired at that time.

More or Less CHAMPUS?

Last year the HASC complained that some military hospital facilities were not being fully used and said that it would like to see more service members using them. Consequently, a trial program was Shipmate

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This desire, however, does not necessarily apply to Congress as a whole, which passed the 1966 law permitting any retirees or dependents to use civilian doctors and hospitals on condition of their paying the first 25% of charges incurred.

Some Congressmen still believe that, if retirees are willing to pay their share of the civilian bills, they should be permitted to use civilian facilities by choice, and especially so in areas where local military installations tend to be overloaded.

Legislative Operations

Last year Congress passed the Congressional Budget and Impounding Control Act of 1974, which gives Congress final responsibility for Federal spending levels.

Government departments and agencies will continue to make up their own budgets, to be compiled and announced by the President, and finally approved by the Congress, but the process will be different from that we have known.

The new law, scheduled to become fully effective in FY 1977, calls for Budget Committees in both House and Senate to set national priorities and determine how much the Government could spend each year. The Committees will decide whether the annual budgets should be deficit (spending more than income) or surplus (expenditures less than receipts), considering overall requirements and estimated income. And, the Congress will be on a different timetable, with fiscal years running from 1 October to 30 September. Money authorization bills will have to be enacted by 15 May and appropriation bills prior to commencement of the new fiscal year. This provision should be a great relief to those departments and agencies whose appropriations in past years have not been enacted until half-way or more through the current year, limidng their interim expenditures to those of the previous year regardless of need or what was ultimately approved.

Congress can do plenty when it has to. as happens towards the end of each session. But, if more work and responsibility March. 1975

is required regularly, as this law does, then many members will have to forego their old habit of "out Thursday, back Tuesday" and devote five days a week to major legislative activity rather than three. It is not yet clear what will be the phase-in schedule for the new law, but it does seem that it will take some doing to make it fully operational and effective.

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Veteran's Benefits

The House has approved a bill which, among other things, would protect pensioners from losing any part of their pensions because of increases in Social Security payments. Judging from the number of bills introduced, veterans are determined to protect their VA income from those who want to decrease it when Social Security payments are increased. The Senate has passed a similar bill. Other major bills for the benefit of veterans were passed by the Congress in 1974, including: —Increased compensation for service connected disabled veterans by 15-18%.

—Authorized two additional years for completion of GI Bill education and training, now valid through ten years from service separation.

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A Few Inches From the Yard Midshipman Jim Stavridis '76

Harry Truman had a saying: "The Buck Stops Here." It was a favorite expression of his, and, in a down-home way, it prett>' well wraps up the meaning and the implications of being the man at the top. All organizations have this "man at the top," this final resting place for the decisions that must be wrestled with, wrangled over and finally made, and the Brigade of Midshipmen is no exception. Our "man at the top" is a slender, pragmatic young man named Kevin Miller, the winter set Brigade Commander of the United States Naval Academy.

The post is officially termed, "Brigade Commander," yet, as is the case with any military command, the job entails more leading than commanding, more motivating than ordering; and one of the basic purposes of this interview, as seen by both this reporter and Kevin, was to thresh out exactly what the office he holds is all about.

Kevin Miller "75 is a man immediately involved with the process of leadership as he oversees the Dark Ages duiring his tenure as Brigade Commander. A fine student, Kevin has also captained the Navy Varsity tennis team and played in the tough number one position last year as a junior. Indeed, Kevin has frequently turned up number one over his years at USNA and his selection as Brigade Commander came as no surprise to anyone.

In attempting to keep the alumni informed as to the workings of the collective mind of the Brigade, it seemed only logical to turn to Kevin for a few thoughts, concerning both his job and the year thus far in general. Without further belaboring this introduction, this reporter will now present a true "man at the top": Kevin R. Miller, Class of 1975, Brigade Commander: Shipmate: Kevin, first of all, how about a litde background on yourself?

Millen I'm from Arlington, Virginia. I've lived close to the Naval Academy all my life, but I did spend a year in junior college before coming to the Academy. I was originally accepted at Princeton, but decided not to attend after a series of student strikes closed the school down for close to a full term.

I played tennis my first three years, but had a more or less free year this year, and was happy to have been chosen Brigade Commander.

Shipmate: What about career plans?

Millen I'm hoping to become a Naval Aviator, and I'm getting married after graduation and leaving for Pensacola in September.

Shipmate: How about your grades, Kevin?

Millen I average about a 3.6 in my major. Analytical Management.

Shipmate: Well, let's start out with the big question, the tough one: What is the purpose of the office of the Brigade Commander? Why do you sit in this office and wear six stripes?

Millen Well, that is a tough question, but a good one that needs an answer. It's a question I've asked myself many times.

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I'm a direct input to the Commandant of Midshipman, Captain Forbes. The Commandant is the real decision maker. I have to derive from him the authority to make any decisions I'd like to make. I have to keep him informed.

Shipmate: How do you like your role as an input? Is that where you feel the office should be, or would you like to see some changes?

Millen Well, of course I'd like to see it change. Personally, I feel the Brigade Commander does not have all the responsibility he could. I think it's up to each Brigade Commander to set his own course.

Shipmate: To what extent can a man coming into the office of Brigade commander set his own course?

Millen It depends. One thing you have to do as soon as you get into the office is prove to yourself and to the Commandant that you can perform. You can't just come in and start changing things left and right. This leads to another basic problem: Each set of stripers that comes in here re-invents the wheel. They each make the same proposals, generally the same mistakes and really spend a large part of their time in office just getting a feel for the job.

Shipmate: Beyond the obvious, visible things such as marching at parades and sitting with the Ofllicers of the Watch at meals, Kevin, just what do you do?

Millen I attend various meetings with the Commandant and his various staffs. I am the representative of the Brigade at those meetings. Many times at the meetings I get up and give opinions about the attitude and feelings of the Midshipmen.

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The Brigade Commander also has the right to reduce any rates of the fourth class at his own discretions. This is a part of the changing Plebe Indoctrination system.

Shipmate: That leads us into another question: You've touched on the changes in Plebe Indoctrination, and alluded to changes in the regulations; how about a comment on this?

Miller: You're right, one of the major things that has come about is the change in Plebe Indoctrination. We're trying to lead up to a total professional oudook in rates. We don't want to hear menus being recited, or know how many days until the next Army-Navy game; we're striving for professional knowledge about the Navy and the Marine Corps, for mature discussions at the tables in the wardrooms and for a professional attitude toward the development and training of the fourth class. The general "little rates" will be breaking from tradition, a move designed to make the Hall a better place to live. If we can make these guys learn about the Navy and Marine Corps, instead of listening to menus in May or watching them chop down the halls in April, then we have done a very good thing.

Shipmate: Does this mean that Plebe Summers are going to be tougher, while Academic year will be just that, a time for academic learning?

Miller: Well, the Commandant has voiced his opinion that next summer's Plebe Summer will be very tough. We'll have to wait for the Plebe Summer portion of the new Plebe Indoctrination manual which won't be out until April.

Shipmate: What other changes in the year so far have you seen evolving?

Miller: Well, we're trying to bring the Regulation Book up to date. A lot of minor things have been changed, such as civilian clothes policies, room standards, things along those lines. We are discussing now the weightier issues of liberty policy and long weekends for the first class. At this time, nothing specific in those areas, since it is a final decision that definitely rests with the Commandant. I can let him know how 1 feel, but he makes the final decision.

Shipmate: What were your goals heading into the job this winter, Kevin?

Miller: At the start of the set I set up a couple goals for my staff and myself. The first goal I really stressed was a turnover system that each Brigade Commander and each striper at all levels can turn to when he takes over the office.

We're planning to rewrite a series of manuals for each individual level of command and hopefully that will alleviate some of re-inventing of the wheel that we discussed earlier. My second goal was improved striper-midshipman relationship.

We're having the stripers roam on tables in the wardroom, eat in the mornings with the two underclasses and in general make ourselves visible to the Brigade. Another major goal is for an improved relationship between company officers and midshipmen, wherein the midshipmen will draw on the talents and experiences of the company officers in learning situations.

Shipmate: That more or less completes the interview, Kevin.

Anything you'd like to leave to the future and past Commanders of the Brigade who undoubtedly are reading this?

Millen You've got to never give it up, and be able to come back the next day and do a better job than you did on the previous day. With that in mind, you can survive on 4-1.

Shipmate: Thanks, Kevin.

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Naval Academy's Youngest Varsitj' Sport One of the ^Vinningest Under Veteran Coach Art Potter

Take a close look at Naval Academy squash coach Art Potter and you have to know right aw ay that Leo Durocher was wrong when he said, "Nice guys finish last."

Now in his 25th year of guiding Na%-\"s squash racquets fortimes. Potter, a retired Naval Reserve commander, has a record of 231 wins and but 50 losses.

That figures out to an amazing winning percentage of .822. not including a 9-1 record so far this winter. He's taken the Midshipmen to three national collegiate championships ( 1957, 1959 and 1967) and a share of two other national titles (1953 and 1961). The quiet-mannered Potter, who had unbeaten teams at Na\y in 1958-59 and again in 196061. is probably one of the foremost authorities in the United States on the sport of squash racquets. The Potter Trophy, given annually since 1956 to the nation's intercollegiate champion, is named for him.

The first book he authored on squash was published by the U. S. Naval Institute and is now out of print. A current book on the sport, co-authored with his son. Captain Arthur M. Potter, Jr., USN, a 1953 Academy graduate, is probably â&#x20AC;˘the best instructional manual there is on how to play squash. Each year members of the incoming Plebe class are given this book and it has been w idely used by foreign teams in their efforts to achieve a greate"" grasp of squash.

Thanks to Potter and some foresight by former Academy superintendents and directors of athletics. Navy has some of the best squash facilities in the countrv'.

There are 29 courts tfu^oughout the Accdemy. including the five used by the intercollegiate team in the Halsey Field House. Navy has been the host for the U.S. Squash Racquets Association national championships three times, including in 1974. and has hosted the intercollegiate championships on three occasions.

Potters first touch with the Naval Academy came during the time his son was lettering in squash and baseball as a midshipman. At the time. Potter was March, 1975

Coach .Art Poner and pupil

State Director of the Veteran's Administration for Education and Training for Delaware. While on a 1950 visit to watch Art, Jr.. play baseball, an Academy officer talked to him about a position at Na\y.

Within months, he was named an assistant to the Commandant and took over as the coach of Naw's youngest varsity sport which had been started just two years earlier.

Potter is a 1935 graduate of Springfield College where he played football, lacrosse and basketball. He also holds a Master's degree in education from Springfield and a Master's degree in science from the University of Delaware. He first became acquainted with squash while serving as assistant physical education director at the YMCA in Wilmington. Delaware, in 1929. At this time, he also was swimming coach at Wilmington High School and had a two-year record of 18-1.

A key to Nav>''s success in the sport has been Potter's ability- to ferret out potentially good performers. "Unlike many intercollegiate sports, there is not a lot of recruiting in squash." he notes.

"Usually we try to get the boys who have been cut from other sports, particularly football and basketball. We look for the small fellow, especially a small basketball playerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he's ideal for squash since he's agile and a good athlete." Potter works hard on fitKling prospects from the Plebe

class each year in an effort to train them.

"We've found most of our players are good pupils since they don't know much about the sport in the first place." he said.

In 24 seasons, he's had 20 first team All-America selections at Nav\'.

While his devotion to squash has been extremely deep. Potter still has found time to do extensive research in a number of areas relating to physical education.

The subjects of his endeavors have included a study of other countries' preparations for the Olympics; a study of physical education, recreational and sports programs at various American military- installations throughout the world: and a comparison of the heart rate when riding a bicycle, running, or playing squash. "The heart rate project was quite interesting." Potter indicated.

"We found the runner had the highest pulse rate of the three."

Potter, who holds the rank of Associate Professor at the Academy, was a key member of the committee that sought funds for the erection of Na\A-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in the 1950's, He also was an interim varsity teimis coach at Navy for two seasons, running up a 22-12 record.

Potter doesn't allow his love for squash to cloud his thinking on the potential for the sport. "There's no doubt squash is having a tough time grow ing now because of the grow th of paddleball." he notes.

"Paddleball is a much easier game to learn." Yet. he is hopeful for the sport's future. "If we can ever get a common ball for use by both the American and European players, we stand a good chance of getting squash added to Olympic competition." .\ few more Art Potters would help the sport tool

Moeller, Barilich Selected Co-Captains of 1975 Grid Team Defensive back Chet Moeller and offensive tackle Steve Barilich have been named co-captains of Navy's 1975 football team.

Moeller. a 6-0. 188-pounder from Kettering, Oh., has been one of the

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cancelling by mutual agreement the 1975 football game and all other currently scheduled football games between the two. Penn State immediately announced it had agreed to a two-year series with Ohio State.

Coppedge indicated he "was pleased to be able to fill the vacant date with Connecticut. We tried for an eastern opponent and we have in Connecticut a school with an excellent program."

Chet Moeller

Steve Barilich

Standouts on the Mid defensive unit for the past two years. He led the squad in tackles this past season, making 119 stops and was named to every All-East team.

He also was an honorable mention on the Associated Press, United Press International and Football News All-America teams.

Barilich, a 6-1, 248-pounder from South Bend, Ind., won his second letter in football at Navy during 1974 when he filled a regular's role on the offensive line, at the same time earning a reputation for his hard work.

Moeller was named Sports Illustrated Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against Penn State last fall.

In that game, a 7-6 Navy triumph, Moeller made 13 tackles, three of them for losses, and recovered a fumble. He also was named the outstanding defensive player in last year's Navy-Notre Dame game by the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Barilich was cited by Navy coach George Welsh as "one of our most consistent offensive linemen. You can sense how much he wants to do the job."

Both Moeller and Barilich were captains of their respective high school football teams.

Connecticut Will Replace Penn State On 1975 Football Schedule Navy will have a new football rival this fall when it hosts the University of Connecticut on September 20.

Naval Academy athletic director J. O. Coppedge announced in mid-January that the Mids will have a two-year series with the Huskies. While the 1975 game will be played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the site for the 1976 contest is undecided.

Navy had an opening develop on this fall's schedule when Coppedge and Ed Czekaj, Director of Athletics at Penn State, announced on 10 January that the Midshipmen and Nittany Lions were

Three Unbeaten Teams Highlight First Half of Winter Sports Schedule Three of Navy's nine winter athletic teams were sporting perfect records as the 1974-75 season passed the halfway mark.

The pacesetter was the Mid wrestling team which was 16-0. The varsity fencers were 4-0 as Shipmate went to press and the rifle team was unbeaten in three matches.

In addition, varsity swimming (5-1) was off to its best start in years, indoor track was 2-1, varsity squash 9-1 and the pistol team had a 3-1 record. (Complete results of all nine sports follow.)

A highlight of the wresding team's start was a spirited 19-18 win over Cal Poly, the NCAA Division II champion last year. The Broncs, who compete in Division I now, twice built up nine-point leads only to have the Midshipmen come back to take a 19-18 win. Key bouts were at 142 where Jeff Steiner pulled off a pin, at 190 where Jeff Simons had a superior decision (12-0), and at heavyweight where Mark Stepanovich won by forfeit.

The 16 wins equal the most triumphs ever in a season by an Academy wrestling team—the 1970-71 team finished 16-1-2 —but Coach Ed Peery's squad had five dual meets remaining and a chance to set a new mark. The team's strength lies in the middle and upper weight classes.

Senior Dan Muthler, Eastern champ at 142 last year, has an 11-2 record with seven pins at 150 pounds. Steiner, a junior who alternated between 142 and 150, has a 7-1 mark with six pins. Roger Fleischer is 9-0 at 167 while Simons, an All-America who was fifth at 190 in the NCAA tournament a year ago, was unbeaten in his first 11 bouts. Stepanovich has run up an I l-l record at heavyweight.

The key to the fencers fine start is the balanced foil and sabre teams. They have held an advantage against all opponents so far this year. Topping the foils individually are junior Bob Treitz (9-1) and Pete Varsanyi (9-2). The sabre unit is paced by Greg Jenkins (8-2), Nick Karangelen (8-2) and Al Groves (8-3).

A string of 26 victories over four seasons by Navy's indoor track team came to an end in mid-January when a strong University of Maryland squad stopped the Mids, 80-38. The Terps won 10 of the 14 events. A Navy bright spot was the 4:08.7 mile turned in by senior Dale Bateman, but that race took enough out of the distance ace that he was unable to be effective in his specialty, the 1000-yard run, later in the meet. Not since February 20, 1971 had Navy lost a dual indoor track meet, that one going to Army, 69-40.

Six shutouts are included in the squash team's nine victories. The lone loss was to defending intercollegiate co-champion, Princeton. Craig McManus (9-1), Chuck Hoffman (8-1), and Steve Demeranville (8-1) have the best individual records on the team.

Navy's basketball team was fighting to reach the .500 mark but again found itself lacking a consistent offense. The Mids (6-8) were among the top ten defensive teams in the country at the season's midpoint. Despite inexperience and a lack of height, Coach Dave Smalley's squad has managed to pull off a few surprises. In the consolation round of the Volunteer Classic, guards Mickey Hampton and Bill Montgomery scored 25 and 20 points respectively as the Mids upended Cincinnati, 76-67. Hampton is the team's top scorer with a 13.3 average while Montgomery is next at 11.3.

In early January, Navy snapped a fourgame losing string by beating Air Force, 51-48, as junior Mark Alters, making his first start, tallied 12 points, most of them at crucial times.

By winning five of its first six meets— the only loss is by one point to Harvard —Navy's swimmers are well on their way to one of their best seasons in years.

Second-year coach Lee Lawrence has built this year's team around an excellent group of sophomores and freshmen. A key performer for Lawrence has been sophomore freestyler Joe Kernan, who often wins two freestyle sprint events and anchors one of the relay units to victory.

Navy Sports Briefs Vice Admiral William P. Mack, USN, Superintendent of the Naval Academy, was among 10 distinguished Americans to be honored by the American College Baseball Coaches Association at its annual awards luncheon in early January in Washington, D.C. The ten honorees were all former college baseball lettermen who have either distinguished themselves in their careers or achieved distinction in the field of professional baseball.

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35 Admiral Mack earned a letter as an infielder on Navy's 1937 baseball team. * * * Captain Philip J. Ryan, USN, a former standout in football and lacrosse at the Naval Academy, was one of The Silver Anniversary Top Five honored at the annual Honors Luncheon of the NCAA in Washington, D.C, in early January, The Silver Anniversary Five are all college graduates of 1950 who were varsity lettermen during their collegiate days and since have achieved distinction in their respective careers. Ryan was a letterman in football as an end and played in the East-West Shrine game. He also was the team captain in football and twice selected as an All-America in lacrosse. He began his Navy career as an aviator and has won numerous honors, including the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star, eight Air Medals and two Navy Commendation Medals. ^

Winter Sports Results (As of 18 January)

Varsity Basketball (Won 6, Lost 8 ) : Lycoming, 79-59; Dickinson, 60-41; Princeton, 55-66; Pennsylvania, 54-65; George Mason, 77-56; Tennessee, 59-86; Cincinnati, 76-67; Temple, 63-64; Minnesota, 35-68; Auburn, 69-73; Washington & Lee, 47-54; Air Force, 51-48; Muhlenberg, 76-55; Maryland 87-73.

Varsity Fencing (Won 4, Lost 0 ) : Duke, 22-5; North Carolina State, 23-4; Maryland, 21-6; Princeton, 15-12.

Varsity Gymnastics (Won 2, Lost 2 ) : Syracuse, 193.35-185.35; Southern Connecticut State, 191.05-211.85; West Virginia 184.3-166.7; West Chester St., 184.3-185.76.

Varsity Pistol (Won 3, Lost 1): Newark College of Engineering, 3138-2916; Air Force, 3138-3209; Merchant Marine Academy, 3178-3005; Coast Guard Academy, 3126-3060.

Varsity Rifle (Won 3, Lost 0 ) : Merchant Marine Academy, 2255-2074; St. John's, 2261-2179; Coast Guard Academy, 27912582.

Varsity Squash (Won 9, Lost 1): Trinity, 5-4; Amherst, 9-0; Williams, 8-1; Bowdoin, 9-0; MIT, 9-0; Colby, 9-0; Stevens Tech, 9-0; Fordham, 8-1; Princeton, 0-9; Seton Hall, 9-0.

Varsity Swimming (Won 5, Lost 1) : Virginia, 70-43; Brown, 75-38; Harvard, 56-57; Maryland, 60-53; Dartmouth, 57-56; Johns Hopkins, 74-39.

Varsity Indoor Track (Won 2, Lost 1): St. John's, 96-22; Penn, 76-42; Maryland, 38-80.

Varsity Wresding (Won 16, Lost 0 ) : Southern Illinois, 17-14; Kentucky, 25-12; F&M, 36-2; Princeton, 30-6; Rutgers, 28-9; Wilkes, 24-12; Cal Poly, 19-18; Clarion State, 29-15; Bloomsburg State, 29-6; Virginia, 29-5; Yale, 25-6; Pittsburgh, 33-6; Cornell, 36-6; Maryland, 23-15; Buffalo, 27-6; Massachusetts, 42-0.

"Sorry About That, General" Rear Admiral James P. Clay, USN (Ret.)

Once upon a time we had battleships in the Navy, and in the Army they had the Cavalry, complete with horses. This sketch recounts a confrontation between a battleship sailor and a cavalryman long ago, which was unequal, unrehearsed, and unreported. Most battleships were in the Pacific when this incident occurred about forty years ago. It was at Fort Lewis, Washington, while my ship, the USS MARYLAND, was overhauling at the Bremerton Navy Yard near Tacoma.

It was even fashionable in those days for sailors to learn to shoot a rifle, which was not a bad idea—just in case. Having had a modicum of experience along this line it was expected that I would be unanimously elected for the uncomfortable task, by the other lieutenants on the ship, of taking the detachment of six hundred men, in relays to Fort Lewis for some mid-winter marksmanship.

The Army general, who must remain March, 1975

anonymous, in command of the post was a strict disciplinarian, and had he been in the Navy would have run a taut ship —everything shipshape and "Bristol fashion," as it were. He was quite stout and rode around the post each morning on a personal inspection tour. All personnel along the route were briefed to jump up and salute smartly. We knew his habits and got along fine except for one incident.

A shipmate and I were having our mid-morning coffee in the barracks office when we noticed the general on horseback as usual, in the street between us and the enlisted men's barracks, with the mess hall across the street. A sailor was calmly sitting there peeling spuds and smoking a cigarette, oblivious of any imminent thunder and lightning. We easily heard with some apprehension the following dialogue: The general: "Who is the non-commis-

sioned officer in charge here?"

Our placid potato peeler, not rising: "Semanski."

"Who?—What is he?—Where is he?"

"He is the ship's cook—second class."

"Tell him I want to see him."

(Calling into the galley) "Hey Ski— there is a marine on horseback out here who wants to see you."

Expletive deleted.

There were a few unseen listeners to this exchange, but nobody made a move.

The sailor was not being smart—he was just not used to saluting officers on horseback, and was a bit "rusty" on army uniforms.

We admired the self control of the Commanding General. He apparently decided that further immediate efforts to maintain discipline would be a losing game. Without a word he wheeled his horse and slowly cantered down the street in the rain. We felt rather sorry for him.

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Alumni Assembly 1974 Questions and AnsAvers Continued from the January-February issue

17. Has any progress been made toward allowing Naval Academy Alumni to use the Midshipmen Store the year around vice only during Homecoming?

J. Rapkin '52 The Midshipmen Store is not part of the Navy Exchange system but was established separately by law to provide service to the Brigade oif Midshipmen.

This separation provides the Midshipmen Store with unique flexibility in purchasing and the use of profits. The Store exists to provide merchandise needed by midshipmen while offering them savings in time and money. Patronage policy is affected by numerous factors such as space constraints, length of time spent in lines by midshipmen, and the number of store employees. At the present time, patronage can only be extended beyond midshipmen to those officers on duty in the Annapolis area. Patronage policy in the Midshipmen Store is under continual review, and if the policy is changed in the future to include alumni, a notice will be printed in Shipmate. The policy of permitting alumni to patronize the Midshipmen Store on Homecoming Weekend (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) has been continued.

LCdr. Jones Midshipmen Store and Services Officer 18. There is an impression of lack of even reasonable discipline. Is this a true impression? If so, is it a policy leading to eventual discipline breakdown in the fleet?

D. Z. Wallace '54 Contrary to the impression, the Naval Academy continues to put heavy and proper emphasis on those aspects of discipline that contribute to the development of young men to assume their future roles as junior officers in the naval service.

While specifics have changed in regard to alcoholic beverages, liberty and driving privileges, we currently are increasing our emphasis on those facets of midshipman life which impact on discipline in a military organization. We feel the changes will benefit the Navy by better

training our midshipmen for the responsibilities they will be expected to shoulder in the Navy of today. If anything, our efforts will enhance discipline in the fleet.

We are continuing to emphasize the professional aspects and requirements of being a naval officer in our effort to fully acquaint the midshipmen with the realities they must face as officers.

The Plebe Indoctrination System is continually modified to accomplish its objectives more completely. To some, these modifications of the Plebe Indoctrination System may appear to be a relaxation of the traditional and time proven methods of training officers. They are not. The Plebe Indoctrination System has been modified to eliminate the fraternity type indoctrination aspects and to concentrate on those aspects which indoctrinate young men into the military and instill in them the qualities required of a naval officer.

Capt. Fisher Deputy Commandant 19. How, if at all, have USNA regulations and Maryland State laws changed since 1968 re: Midshipmen drinking alcoholic beverages?

S. R. Wilson '68 USNA regulations and Maryland State laws concerning midshipmen drinking alcoholic beverages have changed considerably since 1968. On I June 1973, that portion of the Maryland State Code which precluded midshipmen from drinking within 7 miles was repealed.

Shortly thereafter, Midshipmen Regulations were revised to reflect that all midshipmen (except Plebes) 21 years of age or older were granted drinking privileges, in accordance with local, state and federal laws, from 1515 on Friday to 1830 on Sunday. These privileges were not to conflict with their military duties and, with the exception of the Officers' and Faculty Club and quarters in the Yard, did not include drinking aboard USNA. On 1 July 1974 the Maryland State Code was amended again to enable all persons eighteen years or older to purchase and consume beer and light

wine. Midshipmen Regulations were revised further to coincide with the Maryland Code. Presently, all midshipmen, except Plebes, are authorized to possess and consume alcoholic beverages in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and military regulations.

Stated briefly, all upperclass midshipmen who are 18 or older, may drink on authorized liberty on the weekends, with the obvious exceptions such as members of the duty section, those on watch, etc.

During the week (1830 Sunday-1515 Friday), no midshipmen may drink except first class who are dining in the homes of officers or faculty members attached to the Naval Academy. Additionally, first classmen may become dues paying members of the Officers' and Faculty Club and may utilize all facilities therein.

Second and third class midshipmen, 18 and older, may not become members or utilize the lower deck or other bar facilities, but may dine in the Club and consume light wine and beer with meals.

LCdr. Daramus Administrative Officer, Office of the Commandant PART II Questions to the Alumni Association 20. Why can't the Alumni Association be more timely in effecting changes of addresses for mailing of "Shipmate" and correspondence?

W. S. Park '49 The master file in the computer, which generates mailing labels, is updated once each month for changes of address, rank and other data. (The cost for more frequent updates is prohibitive). All address changes received up to and including the last day before submission of the update for each month are coded and entered.

When the Shipmate mailing labels are received one week later, changes received during that week are corrected by hand before the magazine is mailed. Individual alumni are encouraged to inform the Alumni Association of an address change one month in advance whenever possible.

Capt. James D. Oliver, Jr. USN (Ret.) Director of Alumni Services, USNAAA Shipmate

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p.\RT i n Questions to the C.N.O. Answers provided by the office of the C.N.O. 21. Inflation appears to have scuttled the Navy as no enemy or international agreement could. Wliat alternatives are available for control of the sea?

R. H. Harwood '42 There is no question but that our currently high rate of inflation will affect both our procurement estimates and our costs of operation. We will have to do more w ith less in order to effectively carry out our sea control mission. This means greater flexibility in our forces and maximization of the potentials in our ships, our aircraft, and our people. There is no alternative to control of the sea.

This "island nation" depends on it. Our national strategy is a forward strategy.

Control of the sea is a prerequisite to all overseas militar>' operations.

22. A recent newspaper storj out of Washington compared unfavorably the Navy system of shipbuilding to the Coast Guard's, essentially stating that the need to refer all or most changes to Washington resuhed in cost over-runs and delays in construction. I have not seen the Na>y's reply. If there were such a rejoinder, what is the gist of it?

C. F. Stillman '27 The Navy has taken issue with a number of statements made in the testimony of shipbuilders you refer to.

At the same time we recognize that there is room for improvement and are studying our system of procurement to that end. The Navy answered the questions of delay and cost over-runs resulting from changes and the procedures for handling changes, in essence, as follow s: "It is Navy policy to restrict changes to those with a high-level of criticality and essentiality. The construction of a modern, technically complex Navy ship with its requirement for high level performance and capability demands that critical changes be implemented during construction . . . The Navv' operates a far greater number of ships (than does the Coast Guard) in a greater diversity of hostile environments and in combat conditions which necessitate more stringent requirements for reliability' and maintainability . . . The Navy's imposition of documentation and impersonal decision making is a carefully engineered approach aimed at improving the effectiveness of Navy ship systems . . . The criteria of cost and delay are important factors in evaluating the desirability of changes, and the Navvwould be derelict if it failed to stress these

criteria. Obviously, it is incumbent upon the Navy to act promptly to issue changes to correct deficiencies in contract requirements for which the Navy is responsible. The two responsibilities are not considered to be incompatible.

NAVAL A C A D E M Y I HANDPAINTED SCENE

23. We used to hold great stock and belief in the (to us) automatic statement: "Loyaltv up and loyalt>' down." It has seemed to me that over the years and as epitomized by Watergate, that "loyalty up" has been expected, but that even in the Navy, "loyaltj' down" doesn't happen ver> often. This erosion in confidence seems to me to have been a serious reason for some of the growing dissatifaction in opting for a naval career.

Your comments?

C. Priest, Jr. '45 It may be true in some cases that "loyalty down" has not always matched the requirement for "loyalty up," even in the Navy, as you say. I do not agree that this has characterized the Navy.

Rather. I believe that the fundamental principles of leadership have prevailed and will continue to prevail in the Navy.

The human values of dedication, loyalty, integrity and compassion have not lost one shred of their basic worth since the beginning of time. It is on the fundamentals of leadership that we are concentrating.

24. In the 1950's many alumni left the service because of what they considered to be undue deprivation of home life, ships away from home port too long, "excessive dutv" while in port," and ships moving too often from port to port, etc.

What is being done now, if anything, to alleviate this situation? Is it stfll as bad?

Anonymous Personnel turbulence has been one of our toughest problems during the past several years, particularly as a result of the forced tempo of Vietnam operations.

Time given for home and family has been a serious factor in our retention rates.

The Navv- has taken steps to alleviate this problem by homeporting ships overseas in order to reduce deployment periods. However, with reduced force levels and the possible loss of some overseas bases, we must consider additional means to alleviate this situation. We are looking at a new approach to commitments and deployments in which ships would not deploy for more than six months, nor more than one six-month deployment in everv- 12-15 months. Half of the time at home would be spent in port. This is no cure-all. but it will help.

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Sec'y, Capt. Clyde R. Robinson, USN (Ret.) 107 Scott Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 60

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Secy, Cdr. Allan G. Olson, USN (Ret.) El Miradero, P.O. Box 131, Bonita, CA 92002 Percent Members: 67 The follovi'ing letter from RAdm. James P. Clay, USN (Ret.) '22 was written as "a tribute, long overdue and unrecorded," to a member of 1908.

"Willis A. Lee, Jr., under whose command it was my privilege to serve repeatedly, and on the Rifle Team, was a modest, brilliant and loyal (up and down) officer, loved by officers and men. He died on his barge en route to his flagship in Casco Bay one morning in 1945.

"His almost impossible achievement, however, is almost unknown. National Rifle and Pistol Matches are held annually at Camp Perry, Ohio. One of these matches is the National Individual Rifle Match and another the National Individual Pistol Match, each with two or three thousand competitors.

'Ching' Lee won both of these the same year, 1907, as a midshipman, which technically made him the best rifle shot and the best pistol shot in the U.S. that year. He has my nomination as the best small arms marksman of this century in this country, since that feat has never been duplicated by any one man. He was also one of the finest gentlemen."

Regretfully, we report the death on 5 November at Vinson Hall of Helen Smith Penn, widow of our classmate Albert Miller Penn. Interment was in Arlington, together with her husband. She is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. Robert W. Page, Jr. and Mrs. Harry H. Howard, four grandsons and one great-grandson.

A 2 January letter from Peggy King tells us that Rufus will be ninety on the 16th and certainly doesn't look or act it. She also tells of a harrowing experience last April when they were on the Queen Elizabeth II when she was stranded 280 miles out in midocean. They were finally taken aboard a small ship by lifeboats and into Bermuda.

Last summer they flew over to London and Paris, and to Rome, Capri, Naples, Sorrento, etc. Their tour ended in Switzerland, which they loved, and hopefully will return to this spring. Quite a record for a ninety-year-old gentleman.

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Sec'y and Treas., RAdm. Frank A. Braisted, USN (Ret.), 3104 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 59 I regret to report that Commo. Mark L. Hersey, USN (Ret.) died unexpectedly on the morning of 3 December 1974 at his home in Newport, RI. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with graveside services on 6 December with family and classmates attending.

It is also with regret that I report the deaths of the widows of Charles W. Shreiner, Wilber J. Carver, and Lucius D. Dunn.

Mary Shreiner died on 14 August 1974 at the Church Farm School, South Paoli, PA. She is buried in the Chapel Crypt beside her husband our classmate who spent most of his life as Headmaster of the Church Farm School after resigning as a Midshipman.

Henrietta Mindoro Carver died 5 January 1975 in Fort Myers, FL after a short illness.

She will be interred in Elmwood Cemetery at Searsport, ME. Henrietta is survived by her daughter Carolyn, the wife of Capt.

Lewis J. Stecher, Jr. USN (Ret.), and by a granddaughter Suzanne Striedieck, and a grandson Lewis J. Stecher III. Dorothy Buckle Dunn died 14 January 1975 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Funeral services were held at Ft. Myer Chapel on 16 January with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Dorsey O. Thomas 725 West Blvd., Kokomo, IN 46901 Percent Members: 79 It is sad to begin this post-Christmas letter with the report that two good 1910ers have gone to the Great Beyond recently, thus reducing our number of living graduates to an even dozen. The obituary of each will be in the "Last Call" section of this issue of Shipmate.

RAdm. Clarkson Joel Bright died at his home at 216 Wardour Drive, Annapolis on 30 Nov. 1974. He had been in bad health for several years. The funeral services were in historic St. Anne's Church and interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery. Our sympathy goes out to Burton, and our appreciation to RAdm. John Frank Harper ('31) for his aid to Burton thru the ordeal, and his phone notice to your Reporter. And to Captain Roy Campbell Smith III for acting as an honorary pallbearer, representing his father's class. His mother, Mary Alger Smith, recalls being a schoolmate as young girls—both Navy Juniors. And we recall the lovely re-

ception by the Brights to the class on our 40th Class Reunion; and their presence at both the 50th and 55th reunions.

Capt. Frank Henry Luckel passed away at his home at 1036 Savoy St., San Diego on 14 Dec. 1974, after a long period of ill health. Funeral services were at the Bonham Brothers Mortuary in San Diego with the Rev. Canon C. Rankin Barnes officiating. Interment was in the family plot in the Cypress Gardens Cemetery in Colma, Cal. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Gladys and daughter, Frances Luckel Jones, who were at his bedside as he died; to his grandson, Capt.

M. Jones, Jr., USAF and great-grandson, Bryan Tso Jones. Frank was one of our most colorful 1910ers since boyhood. We mourn with his family a fine and loyal friend and classmate, and a truly distinguished citizen.

In a lighter mood comes mention of the traditional year-end greetings to your Reporter, deeply appreciated! We all recognize the "inexorable toll of the years" with its handicaps and limitations. But all take it very cheerfully; and all finding much pleasure in whatever situation we find ourselves.

Theo (Mrs. Lorain) Anderson has had an eventful year with visits to Cynthia (Andy's daughter); bridge games; broken wrist. The ante-bellum Anderson home has been replaced by a beautiful lawn. She still lives at 314 Orange St., Wilmington NC 28401.

A chatty note from Mary (Mrs. Don) Beary. In her same lovely home in Coronado.

Sid Berry is another cataract victim but is wearing contact lenses. Lucky to be able to do so!

Tim Byrne is spending part of the winter with his son Robert in Westfield, N.J., and part with son John (the older) in Richmond, Va. Goes back to the farm on Chesapeake Bay in spring. He is on the "Be Careful" list too with a faulty "pump."

Carolyn (Mrs. Lyal A.) Davidson sends the Christmas Bulletin of Vinson Hall. What a busy place that is.

Geraldine (Mrs. Geo. L.) Dickson is still at their apartment in Leisure World, Seal Beach, Cal. She keeps up with 1910 through Shipmate.

Not only a card, but a phone call, too, from Stumps EdgeHy. He is a very lively great-grandfather. Was in Florida when "Took" Bright died. Is the only 1910er around Washington now.

Hap Hein still plays golf, but has cut out the strenuous exertion of fishing. Sounds very cheerful!

Phoebe (Mrs. J. Ogden) Hoffman in same home in Pacific Grove, Cal. reports that J. Ogden Jr. (Dean of Sacramento Cathedral) had a very bad accident this year—he, on a bicycle, was hit by a "hit and run"—probably drunk—driver. Remarkable that he has pulled thru it after months in the hospital.

They got the culprit who collided with him.

Claire Parmlee (Mrs. Frank H.) Kelley finds life in Fort Myer, Fla. very pleasant Shipmate

39 near her senior surgeon son. Many memories of younger years in San Diego.

Mildred (Mrs. Elmer D.) Langworthy is retiring from her job as Secretary in the office of the Governor of Maryland on 31 Jan. Will continue in her home in Annapolis.

Elsie (Mrs. Robert C.) Lee spent Christmas with her recently married granddaughter (to Admiral Taylor's grandson) in Atlanta. She thinks of moving out of New York—but probably won't!

Nice to hear from Polly (Mrs. Earl C.) Metz after so long a silence. She still lives where she and Dutch settled on their return from Argentina in the early '40s. She sees many Navy friends of our time.

A lovely card from Frances (Mrs. Pete) Mitscher, who still lives in Coronado.

Barbara (Mrs. Wm. S.) Nicholas is at the long time home of her's and Nick's at 119 S. Irving, Tucson AZ. Peg (Mrs. Thos. A.) Nicholson with two junior families, a wealth of friends and a jewel of a maid who has been with her for many years, keeps a very busy and cheerful routine.

Swifty Norfleet and Henriette send Happy Greetings tho claiming to be a professional pessimist—blaming Matt Enochs of USNA days for that.

Baldy Pownall is in "The Cloisters"—a nursing home in La Jolla, and Mary is living with their daughter. Louisa Wagner. A very lovely and cheerful card from Mary.

A very cheerful card from Gertie Lang (Mrs. Beau) Smith. Someone wrote on a card that Gertie is as pretty and as busy as ever.

Jack Smith and Virginia check in. Virginia has recently had a heart pacer installed. Says it is working fine!

A very nice letter from Mary Alger (Mrs. Cam) Smith. Wish I had space to quote it all.

And the Christmas Tree card from Shipmate Staff—the USNA tree in Bancroft Hall —was beautiful.

Thanks to Evelyn (Mrs. Francis P.) Traynor for the first clipping about Skate Luckel's death. An encounter with a prominent lady from Kokomo. and a friend of your Reporter's, caused some nostalgic excitement. That Huntington-Plaza must be a lovely place.

Frances (Mrs. Judge) Underwood is back from her restoration experience in Old Mexico.

Coots Will and Eleanor send "Kudos" to your Reporter for his news efforts—whatever "Kudos" may be!

And wonderful letters came from two of our prominent Non-Grad members. Dr. RusselJ C. Ryan, M D . and F.A.C.S. (Ret.) of Carmel Valley, Cal.; and Capt. Joseph Mack Young, USNR (Ret.) wrote wonderful letters to your Reporter which I wish I had space to quote in full. While not long with 1910, both have nostalgic memories of their USNA days, and both have achieved eminence in their fields in civil life.

For your Reporter, this letter bespeaks that his "be careful" situation is not too serious. He considers himself the most fortunate of 85 year olders—mostly with the wonderful memories of many friends acquired during those years; and two junior families of which he is very proud.

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Sec'y, Capt. W. D. Chandler, USN (Ret.) Chevy Chase Club Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 74 A very welcome Christmas card has been received from Isabelle Badger. It was doubly welcome because it also brought news of Isabelle's doings. Quote. "I felt so badly not to have sent in a word for Shipmate. I had a wonderful summer. Sailed on the Sound with my 'skipper,' daughter Jane McClelland.

She came in second in the big annual womens' Scawanhaha Yacht Club race and received three other awards. Oscar would be so proud. I sailed with Isabelle and Jack Schroeder up in Maine—Fun! This is a very gay resort in the summer—Heritage Village and such delightful people. Hope to fly out to Arizona this winter." Unquote.

Our news of the death of Ida Lucille Riedel came solely from the obituary notice in the Post and too late to make it possible to attend the interment. She died on 24 September 1974 and interment was in Arlington National Cemetery on 26 September.

Survivors include grandson Michael B. Kenyon and four great-grandchildren.

Mary Bruns (widow, RAdm. Henry F. Bruns) died on 30 November 1974 at Sacramento. Cal. Services were held at the Cathedral. Sacramento, and interment was in Arlington National Cemetery on 4 December. The class was represented by Marion Hinckley and Dwight Chandler. Mary was survived by daughters, Mrs. Walter Gallagher and Mrs. Francis Cooper; by sons William H. and John T;. and by twentyeight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Recently I had the pleasure of attending at Marine Corps Headquarters the receipt by a grandson, Milton J. (Mike) Hester '65, of the gold leaves of a major, U.S. Marine Corps. The honor of pinning them on went to his wife, Susan Beers Hester, and to his mother, Betty Chandler Hester. Also present were Mike's father. Col. James R. Hester, USMC (Ret.), U. of Ky. '29, and his uncle, Capt. Charles R. Chandler, USN (Ret.) '39.

Three generations of USNA Alumni

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Pres., VAdm. George H. Fort, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Robert A. Lavender, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 81 The holidays of 1974 have come and gone. The New Year is a few months old

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as you read this column but it brings my warmest wishes for health and happiness for each of you.

A note in the Christmas card from Josh Venter told of his three sons making the Navy their careers, making it a foursome, with his twenty years of service. He has indeed a Navy Family.

A card from John Falge tells of a friend in Santa Barbara who had a coffee and cake for Hans Ertz and Delia. Their daughter, Ruth Rossell from Florida was there to celebrate Hans' 85th birthday. Congratulations, Hans.

Cards came from other classmates and widows that were appreciated but without any personal message to relate to the class.

Ray Denfeld wrote that she missed the Navy very much but is quite settled in her home in Westborough, Mass.

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Pres., VAdm. Glenn B. Davis, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., MGen. C. G. Helmick, USA (Ret.) 4784 Old Dominion Dr., Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 76 The December Army-Navy 1913 Luncheon was held at the Washington Army and Navy Club on Wednesday the fourth. Jimmy Hall, Glenn Miller and Gardiner Helmick, reenforced by Mike Schuyler of '07 represented Navy, and Tex Davidson was the sole Army representative. We were delighted that Jimmy Hall brought as a guest Jim Pinkney, a near neighbor, and a wartime member of Tex Davidson's staff in Burma.

Christmas brought heartwarming contacts with a majority of the Class and of our widows. Cards were received from every corner of the country, and from Australia, and the general theme was: "May 1975 bring happiness and good health to all of 1913." We hope to get out an All Hands Bulletin soon.

Christmas is also a time when cards are returned, stamped "Moved, no forwarding address." In this way we have lost touch with: George Greene, Edmunds, Washington; Marguerite Grayson, Sarasota, Florida; Ruth Lott, Douglas, Georgia; and Margaret Woodside, New Haven, Connecticut. If any of the Class have contact with them at their new addresses, please let Gardiner Helmick know.

The following have moved to new addresses: Theb and Babs Thebaud are presently at 308F Forbes St., Annapolis MD 21401, and may stay the winter in Annapolis; George Dale, Apt. 805, 1431 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica CA 90401; and Mable Haas, The Roosevelt for Senior Citizens, 1601 16th St., NW, Washington DC 20001.

The Washington contingent of the Class started the New Year badly. Since the first Wednesday of the month date for the 1913 Army-Navy luncheon was also New Year's Day, it could not be held. However, we invite any of the Class in the neighborhood on any future first Wednesday to join us at the Army-Navy Town Club, as an honored guest!

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Pres., RAdm. H. A. Spanagel, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Mr. Russell E. Perry 3325 Kaywood Dr. Falls Church. VA 22041 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.) 4130 Hurley Dr., La Mesa, CA 92041 Percent Members: 83

Pres., VAdm. Bertram Rodgers, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.), 611 West 40th St., Baltimore, MD 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapline, USNR (Ret.), 1327 Inspiration Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 Percent Members: 86

Don Royce has sent us two interesting newspaper articles concerning the activities of Lucy Virginia Ralston, the artist daughter of our late classmate Byron Ralston and Lucy Ralston of Pelham Heights, N.Y. Lucy recently completed life-size portraits of Her Royal Highness Princess Anne and His Royal Highness Prince Charles in his investiture robes as Prince of Wales. These portraits were published in London in the 1974 issue of the British American Chronicle, which has previously published twelve of her paintings and portraits. The artist has many other artistic accomplishments and her biography has been published in Who's Who of American Women. She is currently serving as Registrar for the Daughters of the Cincinnati and as Recording Secretary for the Republican Committee of One Hundred in New York City in addition to her art work.

We are saddened to report that Mary Callahan, widow of our late classmate Malcolm Callahan, died in Washington on 30 November. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Catherine D. Callahan, LCdr. USN (Ret.) of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Wade H. Atkinson of Hyattsville, Md., and one grandchild. The class extends its sympathy to the family.

No members of the class attended the 1974 Army-Navy game as far as we have been able to determine. From Kelly Beard we learned that he, Ed Ellsberg and Harry Leonard were represented at the game by members of their families.

Fred Earle reports that $1750 has been contributed to the Vinson Hall fund: $1250 from members of the class and widows and the $500 the class memorial fund committee contributed as a 60th anniversary contribution. "1914" has been added to a prominently displayed plaque to memorialize the event.

Our Christmas mail brought us old but welcome news. We learned that Cynthia Paul, granddaughter of our late classmate Ed Short and Mildred Short was commissioned an Ensign USN last spring. "Cindy" is the daughter of Captain and Mrs. E. C. Paul, USN (Ret.) of San Rafael, Calif.

Grandmother Mildred lives in La Jolla, Cal. Al Berry, Ed Palmer and your scribe have birthdays this month. Berry is the youngest surviving member of the class with Palmer a close second. Both were born in 1894.

Congratulations!

As you read these notes you will be thinking more of the coming spring than of the Christmas just past but still lingering as these lines are being penned. Our home is still decorated by the many beautiful cards sent by you friends and all. We wish to sincerely thank you who did so. We were happy to read the good messages of cheer.

Some wise person has said it better than we dare try when he (or she) wrote, "The Charm of Christmas lies in the thought that we live in the memory of our friends."

A call from Jake Davis tells us that he and Florida are again spending the winter in Annapolis after visits to Florida and San Francisco from their home in Tionesta, Pa. On their way south in October they made "homecoming" at Annapolis: they along with the Carneys were the only representatives from the Class seen on that happy annual occasion.

Dutch Wynkoop and Florence are spending the winter in St. Petersburg, Fla. They have given up their usual sojourn in the Virgin Islands for the winter. They love the climate there but feel that they would be too far from adequate medical services in case of an emergency.

These are about all we have concerning our travelers here in the East. The West Coast news will cover some of the others— especially our European members.

It is with deep regret that we must announce the loss of another one of our valued classmates. Bill Bacon died on 30 Nov. in a hospital in Cleveland after suffering a heart attack while personally engaged in inspecting some holdings of the oil and natural gas production wells in which he has been engaged since his retirement. Bill's ashes were interred in Arlington Cemetery on 4 D e c , after memorial services at the Ft. Myer Chapel, with Military Honors. The Class presented an appropriate Blue and Gold wreath for the services as an expression of our affection for a departed classmate and our sympathy to his bereaved family. Bill is survived by his devoted wife of some 47 years, Helen Dell Bacon, and by their children Barbara and Bill Jr., neither of whom have ever married. They live with their mother at 1033 Parkside Dr., Lakewood OH 44107.

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Chairman Class Comm. and Sec'y, Adm. A. D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 87

A touching letter has been received from Helen expressing the gratitude of her family to the Class for the wreath, with its expression of sympathy, that added so much to the impressive services in Arlington for Bill.

Capt. William Palmer Bacon, USN has now joined a host of courageous and loyal fellow Naval Officers who are at peace in the hallowed ground at Arlington.

WEST COAST NEWS The 1916-17-18 November Lunch was enjoyed in the C.A.G. Room of the Officers'

Club, North Island Naval Air Station (Coronado) on Thursday the 14th. "Ing" Kiland who made all of the fine arrangements, menu, etc., for this affair rendered a most entertaining and amusing dissertation on their last trip East by Amtrak; relaxing, picturesque and restful, and leading further to elegant New York City hotel suites with a river view—provided one could angle into a certain window. An active planning session, relative to the Annual Valentine Party honoring our wives and widows, set Thureday 13 Feb. as the date for this festive occasion at which we get to see many of our out-of-country West Coasters and look forward to perhaps seeing some from the MidWest and the East. You will be reading this item about the time we all are celebrating.

Bob Gorton, Cdr. USN (Ret.), Class of '46 was again the guest of his father-in-law "Ike" Bennett Present from 1916 were Root, Carrington, Jenkins, Loventhal, McGinnis, Rodgers and Chapline; from 1917, Richards, Rogers, Kiland and Bennett; from 1918, Gibb, Curtis and Nichols. Esther Jenkins and Dolly Loventhal joined the other ladies for their lunch in the fine spacious Main Dining Room.

We all extend our sincere condolences to Marguerite and Amos Root who lost their older son, Donald, on 8 Nov., a few days after his fiftieth birthday. A graduate of the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, and the Stanford University Graduate School of Busines, he served as a Navy Lieutenant in World War II and the Korean War. He then had an outstanding career in the electronics industry as well as being prominent in San Diego activities. Memorial services for Donald were held at the All Saints Episcopal Church attended by over 100 mourners including four of his father's classmates—Rodgers, Loventhal, McGinnis and Chapline.

The festive spirit of the approaching holiday season dominated our Dec. joint lunch gathering in the Solarium Room of the Officers' Club, Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Thursday the 19th. Table decorations with the season's motif had been arranged

by Don Curtis along with a well stocked private bar attended by one of the club's excellent mixologists and a most appropriate delicious menu. Add Ann and Walter Webb and Marie Rodgers and you have the list of all those in attendance at the December lunches as compared with the November party.

We were cheered by the news that we would probably have some rare visitors to this area during the winter. Consuelo and Tony Ziroli arrived 21 Dec. from their home in Siena, Italy to enjoy the holidays with Consuelo's sister and brother-in-law (Capt.

Duncan Curry, USN Ret., Class '21) at their home in Escondido, Calif. They expect to remain in California for three or four months and while here may be reached in care of the Curry's, P.O. Box 923, Escondido CA 92025. Just before the Ziroli's left Siena they received an unexpected visit from Bill Schott who traveled from Bonn, Germany to wish them "Bon Voyage." They reported that Bill was still active and going strong and they all will miss being together for New Year's as they have for many years in the past. The Max Coles from Kensington, NH plan to make the big Shipmate

41 Annual Valentine Party in February, and Herb Jones from Litchfield, Conn, also expects to make it about that time.

A fine newsy letter from "Mouche" TiiÂťining told of Jeanette and Bob Bourne joining him as the 1916 representatives at the Navy victory over the Army in Philly on 30 Nov. "Mouche" on the evening before the game attended a farewell dinner at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia in honor of "Rip" Miller for his outstanding service to and support of the Navy athletic programs, especially football, over a period of some 48 years.

"Rip," as most of you know, was one of the "Seven Mules" who cleared the way for the famous "Four Horsemen" of Notre Dame fame. He came to the Naval Academy as an assistant coach shortly after graduation from N.D. and has been there in some important position ever since. As he retires, the boys on the Severn will miss him.

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Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St.. Annapolis. MD 21401 Percent Members: 79 There is no class news except that many of us are in nursing homes or hospitalsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; or should be. Walt Calhoun has just been operated on in Bethesda. His new home address is 4920 Sentinel Drive. Sumner MD 20016. Bob Porter is selling his house and has moved to 4805 Morgan Drive, Chevy Chase MD 20015 in order to be close to his Mary in a nearby nursing home.

Let us hope that 1975 will be a little easier on the Class than was 1974.

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Pres., Capt. W. J. Malone. USN fRet.) See"). Capt. Perry R. Taylor, USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25th St., Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 90 Two fortunate classm.ates who married Turner sisters of Montreal, Canada, were together again with those lovely wives at Thanksgiving time.

Mauri and Joe Fowler had been spending some days at their home in Corona del Mar. in California, where Joe had business at the Disney Studio. Before journeying back East where other of Joe's interests lie. they visited Norah and Gin Styer in Los Gatos, whom they found in excellent health.

The Styers told them they were expecting their son. Capt. Robert Styer and his family for the Christmas holidays.

If Mauri and Joe's plans are carried out, by the time you read this, they will have enjoyed Cnristmas holidays at their "Bagaduce Farm" in Maine. Also in the plan was to have their son. Dr. William Fowler, and his family join them for a real old fashioned New England Christmas in their 152-yearold farmhouse.

December "Last Call" did not cover Gordon Rowe's activities after Navy retirement in 1946. Classmates might want to know about this and his several later accomplishments.

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After retirement and after 18 months in Seattle gardening and fresh water fishing he felt the need of more dedicated work. Without prior political experience or even interest, he decided to run for a civic office. The management of the Port of Seattle rested with a commission of three members with staggered terms of office. Such responsibility naturally appealed to a naval officer. Gordon competed for a vacancy on the Commission and won by a landslide, due in large part to his experience and obvious honesty.

While on the Commission he was influencial in the creation of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac). And he had the foresight to insist that the airport have ten thousand foot runways which have prevented it from becoming obsolete. At about that time the Air Force considered moving the production of Boeing strategic bombers to Wichita because of the vulnerability of Seattle to air attack. The move was not made for reasons among which was Gordon's expressed logic that the great circle distance from probable enemy installations to both cities was about the same. During his last two years on the Commission he served as President. After his term expired he embarked on a project at Umatilla on the Columbia River with the purpose of developing upstream cargo handling capability.

After a year and a half, this activity lost his interest because of too much political interference and lack of a real purpose in that effort by the controlling authorities.

Our classmate then turned his attention to teaching mathematics and electrical engineering subjects. He spent two years as a professor at Wilkes-Barre Penn State University Extension after which his home in Seattle beckoned. He remained there for the rest of his life.

It was in 1922 that Doris and Gordon were married. She gave him three sons, all of whom are active today. John attended Harvard and became a minister. He is currently Dean of Liberal Arts at the University of Western Ontario and has taken out Canadian citizenship. Bruce was graduated USNA Class of 1950, is now in business near Seattle. Roger earned an advanced degree at MIT. Both he and Bruce have earned a Harvard MBA. It appears that Harvard is a tradition among Rowe men.

Gordon although busy with an important naval career, was a very live and real mentor for his sons' development and their devotion to him is genuine. We express sympathy for the class to those three men and their families. Doris, wife and mother, had a tremendous influence on her children's attitude toward life, including education and religion. During much of WWII she had to provide most of the parental inspiration for her sons. We salute this indomitable lady.

(News has been received as we go to press that she has passed away 13 January in Seattle. In the next issue we report further on her demise.)

France) and Tommy Tomlinson returned to Seattle following a terrifying experience en route to Mexico with their long rig, composed of a Chevy Suburban and a 31foot air-flow trailer. On 8 Nov. after following a slow moving car-trailer for some time, they attempted to pass on a slight upgrade. An unexpected strong gust of wind

against their trailer completely changed the driving situation. Soon all were spread across the road with the car upside down. Fortunately seat belts saved them from injury ahhough the two vehicles were a total loss.

Francel's son. Rod, joined them the next day by flying from Seattle to Reno, then driving a rented truck to Tonopah, Nev. Much gear had accumulated during several winters in Mexico including an extra deep freeze, TV and radio which was salvaged from the trailer with little damage. Francel flew to Seattle and Tommy and Rod drove home by 15 Nov. A pleasant Christmas was enjoyed in Seattle, it being Tommy's first Christmas in the U.S. for many years. In Jan., they drove their new Mercedes-Benz, 240D-diesel to Manzanillo, Mexico, where they rented a beach apartment available last winter because more "Gringos" were sitting out the cold weather at home. After two months in an apartment. Tommy may consider a replacement rig.

It is with sadness that we report that Andy Creesy (MGen., USMC) was laid at rest in a beautiful site at Arlington on 17 Dec. He passed away quietly at a nursing home in Nashua, N.H. where he had been confined to a wheelchair for several years.

Please recall a short piece .^.bout Andy in May '74 Shipmate. In this issue an obituary appears in "Last Call."

Duvall, Riggs and your scribe attended the full honors funeral and were impressed with the way the Marines handled it. We believe this perfect service will remain in the memory of Andy's daughter, Joan (Mrs. Lars Eriksson), who brought her two children from Finland on very short notice. Andrew, 16 and Jenefer, 15, in years to come can think of the high honor paid to their grandfather.

The class extends its sympathy to the daughter and two grandchildren.

Dorothy and Ray Nichols, without advance planning, made a European trip last summer with a group that included their son. Bill, and his wife, Marcia, whom they had not been with recently. After traveling to Paris and return by air, touring France and Belgium by bus, travehng by steamer up the Rhine and reaching heights in the Alps by cable car, the only unsatisfactory experience occurred at Kennedy Airport upon return. Dorothy Nichols was accidently tripped while going through Customs. She fell, receiving a bad cut near the left eye.

The Port Authority police took her (and Ray) to an ophthalmologist immediately.

The eye was not cut. Air France put them up for the night at Hotel Intercontinental and after breakfast saw them off on a flight to San Diego.

Emerittis Classmates We wish to add another to the Emeritus Classmate list, who is now acclaimed an octogenarian: RAdm. Stanley C. Norton, USN (Ret.), born 19 November 1894 and living on Main Street. Eliot ME 03903.

And we send birthday greetings to classmates John Crecca (3/5). Arthur Craig and Sol Phillips (3/11), Vic Barringer and Lloyd Clifford (3/18), Ion Pusell and Graham Lester (4/1). Bob Parker (4/5). Don Curtis (4/14) and Tommy Tomlinson (4/28).

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Pres., VAdm. George C. Dyer, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, VAdm. Wm. M. Callaghan, USN (Ret.) 1110 Randolph Rd., McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 86 Bits and pieces from hearsay or letters to George Dyer in acknowledgment of his ever thoughtful birthday greetings or his recent solicitation for the Class Scholarship Fund of the Naval Academy Foundation: "Things going along pretty well," states Rod DeKay, "except that Isabel has to have a cataract operation in one eye. At this time of life one has to expect that sort of thing but thank God for continued mobility and interest in life. We both still dance and swim." Matt Gardner had a bad fall last summer and was hospitalized for six weeks with a broken wrist and a cracked pelvis. "Hadn't been feeling very well," says Matt, "and, while waiting to see the doctor, just blacked out completely and fell." Matt concludes with the comforting comment that he is still alive and kicking. John Griggs got off to Nashua, N.H. for Thanksgiving reunion with his son Jack. Daughter Betsy and her husband also managed to be present for the festivities.

Miriam Bryant off on another safari in February. This time a two weeks cruise along the west coast of Mexico with departure from and return to Los Angeles. Marie Grant has moved back to Texas and is now in residence at 5120 Chevy Chase, Apt. 6, Houston 77027. "Bereft of Navy contacts," says Marie with regret. Responding to George Dyer's well-in-advance notice of the 57th Class get-together in May, Marion Griffiths writes that it gives widows of '19ers a sense of importance to be cued in on all the various functions but that she must regret her inability to be present.

Our class authors continue their fine work in contributing to the history of our times.

Recently completed is the volume entitled.

On the Treadmill to Pearl Harbor—the Memoirs of Admiral J. O. Richardson as told to Vice Admiral George C. Dyer. It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office at $8.85.

In it Admiral Richardson discloses his frank talk with President Roosevelt about keeping the Fleet at Pearl Harbor and his urgent recommendation that it be returned to the West Coast. The urging was disregarded with consequences we all know. Despite his prophetic warning. Admiral Richardson was relieved prior to the attack and ordered to duties of an inconspicuous nature in Washington for the remainder of his career.

If you still feel a little sense of euphoria from the last A&N game it was felt even more strongly by those who attended the game in person; George Dyer with granddaughter Adaline Smith and Dutch Schildhauer. George attended for the twentieth consecutive year. Adaline Sr. slightly indisposed and did not feel up to the trip.

Ross Winckler says that the street name sent to me for his new Annapolis address is wrong. It is Eaglewood and not Edgewood as previously reported. Other data on Apt. No., etc. is correct.

The following letter in its entirety was received by George Dyer from Midshipman Richard T. Lake, President of the 19th Com-

pany Wardroom, shortly after the ceremony in which George, acting for Joy Ofstie, had presented Ralph Ofstie's sword to Midshipman Mark Darrow of the Nineteenth Company. "We of the Nineteenth Company would like to offer our thanks to you and your classmates of the class of '19 for the effort of presenting Admiral Ofstie's sword to Midshipman Mark Darrow. We as a group, and especially Mark, were very honored not only to receive the sword but also to meet the distinguished members of your class who attended our Wardroom visitation at Homecoming weekend. We would also like personally to thank you for the fine addition you made to our wardroom library this summer with your new book.

Again, thank you and your class for the interest shown in us, the 19th Company. We hope that the occasion will occur to get together again before our ever-nearing graduation in June."

Before the last holiday season fades from memory it is pleasant to recall that Henriette King again carried on the tradition she and Don started of having classmates, wives and widows of the Washington metro area in for some Christmas cheer. Did it all alone this time as daughter and son-in-law in far away Japan. Henriette planning to visit them sometime this year. Virginia Kincaid followed with a similar open house a week or so later to which she also invited some of her neighbors in the immediate vicinity.

Dorothy Atkins was off on a South American cruise during the holidays and planned to spend two weeks in the East upon its completion before returning to Tacoma. Other known holiday travellers were the Wincklers who spent Christmas with their son and family in Memphis and then went on to Huntsville, Ala. for a visit with Wink's sister.

By the time this appears in print it is hoped that Madeleine Murray will have recovered completely from weeks of hospitalization and a series of four operations the last one done the day before Christmas.

Reported progressing as these notes were submitted. Sara Belt says she always turns eagerly to 1919 news in Shipmate. "Some of it is sad but there is always happy news too and I rejoice in that." Russ Ihrig carried out his promise of last year that he would play nine holes of golf on his 78th birthday. "I ached slightly in a few tender spots but it could have been a lot worse," adds Russ.

Whitey Whitehead does not believe they can make the Class get-together in May. "Makes it so late in getting back to Maine where there is so much to do in the spring," says Whitey.

Attention is invited to the article in another part of this issue describing the most generous gift that Miriam Bryant has made to the Naval Academy in Eliot's memory.

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Class Chairman RAdm. C. Carter Anderson, USN (Ret.) Sec'y. Capt. Wm. A. P. Martin, USN (Ret.) 2 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 78 Our Tex Weller died in Coronado Hospital 25 Nov. after a brief illness. Following

funeral services at the Sacred Heart Church, he was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery beside his wife, Maxine ReiUy Weller, who died in 1970, and his son, Corporal Franklin Perrenot Weller USMC, who was killed in action in Korea in September 1950. He is survived by his son, Arthur Reilly Weller, of 13,819 Pmerock, Houston TX 77024, a sister and three grandchildren. Chick Hartman and Harold Fick were among the pallbearers. Our deep sympathy to his family. We all will miss him.

Captain Dan M. Carpenter (SC) USN has written the following eulogy for Tex which Tex's son has sent: Sail on Shipmate, Again you have the con.

Alert, erect, and free of pain, . . . Sail on; Sail on Shipmate On Eternal seas Your ship is stout, you built with care . . . Fresh breeze; Sail on Shipmate We'll rendezvous again.

You left us love, integrity . . . Gentle Rain; Sail on Shipmate, You served with greatest pride At sea, ashore, a legacy, . . . Ebb tide.

Sail on Shipmate, You've left the deck in flight Wings of gold. Aloft once more . . . Clear Night.

There were 15 at our 29 November luncheon at the A&N Club: Anderson, Bassett, Christmas, Crowe, Cunningham, Goggins, Harrison, Holsinger, Mansfield, Martin, Mullinix, Nibecker, Patterson, Pearson, Wilson.

Carter Anderson and daughter Jeanne were on hand at the A&N game with tickets which Chalkley had sent to the Class.

No one in the Annapolis contingent chose to go.

Mead Pearson reported the death of Robert Folsom Perry, his name seen in a TROA list. He resigned in 1921. I have sent a tracer to his latest address, in Charlestown NH 03603 for possible details.

Bill Busik has accepted, with thanks, our request for release as sponsor for the 20th company.

Marie Brantly, to whom we owe more than one generous gift, writes that she has returned to Houston after a two months' vacation in California where she was wined and dined in the S.F. area. Very few 1920 people, mostly 1921 and later. She saw the Kranzfelders who have lived 15 years in Korea; she met Mrs. Ransom Davis (1921), a former widow of 1920—could it be Joe Severyns'?

On 15 Dec. Pop Perry suffered a heart attack and was laid up at Easton Memorial Hospital. Ann wrote that they had planned to come to our December class luncheon.

She sends "best to everyone and Merry Christmas to all." I phoned on 7 Jan. and got Pop who told me he had been out picking up branches for half an hour. Our best to you. Pop, and take care!

At our 27 Dec. luncheon at the Annapolis Yacht Club we had a surprising 35 classmates, wives and widows. The weather was fine and mild. Present: Carter Anderson— Viola is better but couldn't come—Melvin and Eleanor Bassett, Evelyn Beck—Chester

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43 had to go to Bethesda but reports OK— Roz and Pope Daggett, Nancy Gearing, Bill and Curley Goggins, Ted and Dot Haff— now off to Florida—Lloyd and Elizabeth Harrison, Margaret Haugen—whose birthday it was—Paul and Emily Heineman.

Marilyn Hepburn and her mother, Mrs. Marsh Vergie and Willie Koms. WAP and Fran Martin, Happy Osbom, Dudley and Myrtle Page, Pat and Eleanor Patterson.

Mead and Slary Pearson, Ruth Sexton—Ho is doing well at home—Adelaide Stoddert, Packy and Clemena Swanson, Harriet Taylor and Marion Wooldridge.

FeUx Johnson couldn't make the luncheon —had to meet his daughter in D.C. Mabel Deringer had to take her daughter that noon to BWI airport. Fran Sickel in Texas; Ev Browder and Man' Gwyn Crocker hope to come next time. M-G had good news from the Danas who in the previous two years have not been well. Lee Wachtler has an eye operation in January and cannot drive at present.

An addendum to Molly Bolster's account of her parents for their Golden Wedding Anniversary—she writes from Vail, CO— ". . . they are blessed with health and senses of humor. Dad is quite a golfer—out at least once a week. Tm waiting for him to rig some device so he can accompany himself on the piano with his guitar. Mom is fuU of fun. cooks better than any restaurant in town and loves having friends come by when they're anywhere near San Marino." Again congratulations!

Happy Osbom, here for our luncheon, gave me a Christmas card from Mr. and Mrs. Byron Schullen. 1212 Bedford St..

Cumberland MD 21502. B>Ton graduated 5 Dec. 7 4 from the FBI Academy at exercises at USMC Base, Quantico, VA. Our congratulations to Byron.

With especial good wishes to double amputee Sumner T. Scott Veterans Hospital.

Building 48. St. Cloud MN 56301. who sends Noel on a colored photo of himself, holding his one-year-old grandson Christopher Scott and subscription "Give my regards to the Class of 1920."

To all of 1920, their wives, widows and families—HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR!

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Pres.. Mr. Homer O. Eimers Sec'y. RAdm. William B. Fletcher, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 44 Blue Ridge Summit. PA 17214 Secy West Coast fSF Bay A r e a ) : Capt. C. W. Roland, USN (Ret.) 131 Font Blvd.

San Francisco. CA 94132 Percent Members: 81 It is with deep regret that we report the death of Luther .A.. Brown, Colonel USMC (Ret.) at the Navy Regional Medical Center.

Bethesda. Md. on 27 December 1974. S e n ices were held at the Fort Myer Chai>el on 31 December with burial following in the Arlington Cemetery. He is sunived by his widow, Jane C . of 6099 Wilson Blvd. Arlington. VA. a son. Luther A. Jr.. and a step-daughter, Elizabeth, of the home address. TTie foUowing classmates and wives March, 1975

attended the services: Nina and Heber Brumbaugh, Blackie Loker, Homer Eimers, Mac McCollum. Margaret and Don Giles.

Dee DeRivera. Raye Dickins. Vera and Harold Houser, Polly Boone and Sherwood Smith. The class extends deep)est sympathy to Luther's survivors. .-Xlso with deep regret we report the death of Capt. Max L Bfack, USN (Ret.) on 6 November in California. He is sunived by his widow, the former Phyllis Townsend, of 25382 Yacht Drive. Dana Point CA 92629; two daughters and four grandchildren, to all of whom the Class extends deepest sympathy.

A note from "Bud" Maher in Garden City. Long Island. N.Y. reports that Joe Bolger has had a kockdown and dragout bout with the surgeons at the Southhampton Hospital. Joe claims that he won the bout in twelve rounds, not having used the bed pan in that many days. Bud reports that Joe is home and doing nicely. Joe's address for those who may care to communicate is: VAdm. J. F. Bolser. Box 782. East Hampton NY 11937.

The Washington-Annapolis group held their monthly luncheon on Tuesday 26 November at the Officers" Club, Navy Regional Medical Center with the following in attendance: Justine Abercrombie. Aleck Alexander. Phronie and Wop Barbaro, Polly and Fred Boone, Mary and Bud Braun. Cat Brown. Heber Brumbaugh. Kitty and Os Colclough. Margaret and Jim Dudley, Homer Eimers. Dolly Fitzgerald, Gerry and Bill Fletcher. Dan Gallery. Don Giles. Doris and Van Hamilton. Vera and Harold Houser, Betty Lamdin, Blackie Loker. Peg and Mac McCoUum. Bert and Sherwood Smith. John Waters. Alwilda Ferris, Mary C. and Legs Leggett.

On 17 December the Group met again at the club for luncheon with the following present: Justine Abercrombie, Aleck Alexander. Phronie and Wop Barbaro. Polly Boone. Mary and Bud Braun. Eleanor and Cat Brown. Nina and Heber Brumbaugh.

Dee deRivera, Raye and Dick Dickins. Jim and Margaret Dudley. Louise and Homer Eimers. Marge and Dolly Fitzgerald. Gerry and BiU Fletcher. Carol and Ed FuUinwider.

Don Giles. Doris and Van Hamilton. Vera and Harold Houser. Betty Lamdin. Mary C. and Legs Leggett. Blackie Loker. George RusseU, John Waters. Charlie WeUbom and Faye Willkie. We were fortunate to have as guests Cdr. and Mrs. James Ammons.

Chaplain USN. Cdr. Ammons is Chaplain at the Navy Chaptel on Nebraska Ave. in Washington. He gave a briefing on his career in the Marine Corps, the Navy and the Army and finally as a chaplain in the Navy including his tour of duty in S. Vietnam.

SAN DIEGO GROUP The San Diego group held their monthly luncheon at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Tuesday 3 December, a week later than usual because of conflict with Thanksgiving.

Attending were the following: Paul Abernethy. Ralph Butterfield. Jesse Carter. Abie Cook. T. O. Cullins. Duncan Curry. Sydney Dodds. Hod Gorry. Judge Hailey. Bris McHugh. Logan McKee. Ivan Miller. Gordie Parks. Charlie Perdue. Sabe Sabin. Eppie Schell. Leo Stafford. Rex Tallman. Ray Tarbuck and Bunny Wray. Nick Carter. Abie Cook and Sabe Sabin provided voluntary

entertainment.

Man>' items of class and local interest were brought up, including the following.

Sydney Dodds reported on his recent visit to New Orleans. Memphis and Hickman, KY. He had lunch in New Orleans, at the Boston Club, with Tom Lewis and brought welcome news of Virginia, Tom and family. Sophia and Don Smith are due back from their home in Mexico early in December. Also that Polly and Fred Boone are due in Coronado in January for a long visit, escaping the rigors of the Washington climate.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Classmates will be saddened to learn of the death by heart failure of Catherine M. (Kay) Moore in San Francisco on 4 December. She was the wife of classmate VAdm. Walter E. (Slats) Moore, USN (Ret.). Kay was a warm and gracious friend and generous hostess, and will be greatly missed by her many senice and civilian friends. Services were held at Arlington on 9 December.

A bright day with a feel of lingering autumn brought out a good attendance for the usual bi-monthly '21 Class luncheon which got underway with an 1130 cocktail hour on Tuesday 26 November. The gathering took place in the Patio Room of the Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island with G ^ r g e van Dears manning the gavel.

Present were: Ames. Arkush, Carlisle, Connolly. W. R. (Doc) Cooke. Coulter, Craig, R. K. Davis, Duncan C23). John W. (Doc) Harris. Howard, Kirby-Smith. Madden. Norman McKee, McQueen, Nichols. Roland, Schwien, Talbot. Myron Thomas, and van Deurs with Woodson closing the ranks. Except for a hearing aid here and there and a couple of jaunty walking sticks, neither of which indicate senility or disabilitv', it was a well presened representation of '21 West.

Following a brandied chicken luncheon accompanied by the house rose wine, a lively exchange of guard took place. George van Deurs yielded the gavel to Walter E. (Slats) Moore, who was in absentia. Although not present to receive the honors.

Slats was elected unanimously as President and Chairman of the Group. The Nominating Committee had been assured, after some arm twisting, that he would accept the billet.

Woodson happily relinquished the duties of Secretary to John Madden along with the remnants of the somewhat depleted year-end treasury. A modest assessment was agreed upon and collected and the kitty further sweetened by contributions so that Madden's inherited treasury now shows a comfortable solvency for future operations.

In spite of earnest pleas for a relief, readers of Shipmate will have to bear with the continued reporting of the present Scribe for another term of office. Charlie Roland will continue to tote Tram's portable typewriter on their travels, vacations and fishing trips along with the luggage, tackle box, first aid kit and snakebite remedies.

Copies of the new Bay Area "21 Directory were distributed. Unhappily, the first correction was that occasioned by the sad loss of classmate. Jim Reisinger.

Fourteen wives assembled in the lounge and later lunched in the main dining room.

Marjorie Davis came bearing largesse to distribute . . . a large shopping bag filled with luscious persimmons from the Davis spread in Menlo Park.

44 Anice Ramsey, jet lagged and a bit wrinkled after the flight, but still game, came directly from the airport to the luncheon.

She had flown all night from Paris on her return from a three week stay in Florence, Italy. Anice sustains a true artist's interest in Florentine galleries and museums and makes an annual pilgrimage to Florence.

Irene Harris revealed that she and Doc have reservations for the Hawaiian Islands on 23 December when they will fly to Maui via Honolulu to spend the Christmas holidays with their son and his wife. The Schwiens have reservations for Honolulu on 20 December and will visit their grandson and his family for the holidays. Their grandson is a Navy legal eagle on duty in Honolulu. No hassel for hotel reservations for either the Harrises or the Schwiens.

Marjorie and R. K. Davis co-hosted an enjoyable cocktail-buffet with John Ames on 17 November. The hard-to-get Treasure Room on Treasure Island buzzed with the chatter of classmates, mutual neighbors from the Menlo area and other service and civilian friends. Marjorie was wearing a lovely orchid corsage which had been executed at Dave's request by our special flower arranger, Gypsy Coulter.

Betty and Bob Lewis have rented their Belvedere digs and returned to Atlanta to carry on family duties. Their home, "Topside," in Tahoe City is in the care of their son who is a year-round resident of Tahoe City. They expect to be away until early spring.

Ann van Deurs was involved in a serious motor accident on Sunday 1 December when she was riding as a passenger with a friend en route to church services. Fortunately, she was discharged from the hospital the same day with only minor cuts and bruises.

The Christmas holidays were bleak for Slats Moore who returned home from Washington following the services for his beloved Kay. 1020 Chestnut Street would normally have been bright with yule decorations, busy with the coming and going of guests and cheerful with Kay's lovely music but the piano was silent and the house quiet and lonely. Slats was further depressed by a severe cold. John Madden and Frank Talbot rallied around to keep him occupied and diverted—thus good and compassionate friends serve the bereaved.

The holiday guns were fired on 15 December when Irene and John Harris and Bunty and Lew Johns held another of their co-host parties. The Casa de la Vista on Treasure Island was bright with Christmas red flowers and an accordionist played soft background music. It was the only large party of the holiday period and everyone left for home feeling the warmth of the Christmas spirit (and spirits).

Among the holiday travelers were Ruth and Phil Nichols who flew to Panama to spend the holidays with Phil's daughter and her family who live there.

Cathe and Tommy Thomas spent the New Year in Carmel with civilian friends. While there Tommy called Tom Murrell and learned that both the Murrells were well and happy and had only recently returned from a visit with their daughter in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

22 Pres., Capt. A. R. Sanborn, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. D. H. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 3928 N. 36th St. Arlington, VA 22207 Columnist, RAdm. J. L. Pratt, USN (Ret.) 4000 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 68 Our President is a grandfather. Both he and Marjorie are doing well (an understatement) after receiving the news that a beautiful little granddaughter arrived, in Madrid, on January 4th, at the casa of Major and Mrs. Alden Sanborn Jr. Seven and one half pounds, twenty inches. Ruth, her charming mother, is doing well too.

Shifting to this side of the Atlantic—word reaches us radiator club members, as it does every winter, that Commodore Fish Roe of the frostbite dinghy sailors has been at it again, taking his frigid flotilla down the Connecticut River to sail the winter waters of the freezing fjord (Long Island Sound).

When summer comes Fish plans to ease into summer yachting with his British cousins (of which he has a flock) during Cowes Week. If our memory serves we seem to remember that either Fish or his father was bom there?

Now we must shift to sad news: First about Chick DuPont and then about Hump Toomey. Chick had been ill since the previous April and died on December 5th at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. His position in the hierarchy of the DuPont Company and associated responsibilities were enormous and his interests legion but he seldom missed an opportunity for a reunion with his classmates. We shall miss you. Chick, as will a host of others.

Humphrey Toomey has left us too. He was found in his chair in an apartment he maintained in Rio de Janeiro—where he went frequently to look after his extensive land interests in Brazil. He retired as Vice President of Pan American World Airways —for the South American Division. Hump and Rotraud had made their permanent home in Coral Gables, Florida. Rotraud was in Florida at the time but flew to Rio immediately when she received the news. His death was at first thought to be the result of a heart attack because he had had some trouble but it was shortly discovered that he had been shot by an unknown assailant.

Investigation is continuing as this is written (Jan. 8th). How strange the course of fate.

When Hump, a naval aviator decided to resign from the Navy (in the late twenties) he was torn between continuing voice training or to accept the offer from NYRBA Airlines (which became the S.A. branch of PanAm).

He had a magnificent tenor voice and the Metropolitan was interested. But the lure of flying, and the prospect of pioneering air transportation to South America, won. Well, keep 'em flying Hump. You blazed a trail in aviation history and we'll also remember you always as a warm and ever interesting friend that we will sorely miss.

Audrey and Ralph Earle are in Africa.

They arrived on Christmas morning to visit their son Robbie, and his family. He is the

Director of the U.S. Information Service in Lagos. Grandpa and Grandma Earle cruised the last leg of their journey in the AFRICAN COMET of the Farrell Line. They report the small harbors along the African Coasts to be jammed with shipping, greatly increased commerce and poor to elementary facilities for handling it. The ship on which they were originally scheduled waited more than a month in Angola to be unloaded. Audrey and Ralph may be home by the time you read this.

Oliver Walker has been honored by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America with the title of "Certified Mortgage Banker"—and high time one would say because we know that Oliver has long been one of the greatest, having organized and operated one of the most successful firms in the Wash.-Balto. area for lo these many years.

However, it is a signal honor. Only twentyfive of these titles were awarded throughout the nation.

Lydia Whitgrove is on a trip to Mexico where she will consider finalizing plans to teach in an interesting school in Saltillo— south of Monterey. She, herself, attended the school until she was sixteen. Felicidades, Senora from a 2.5 Spanish student de la Academia Naval! And thanks for the chair in the stadium in memory of Leland. (In the '22 area, sec. 2, row 25, seat 1.)

We hadn't heard from Bob Morse for some time but he is now back in Hawaii after a lot of mainland travel. He took in the Tailhook (carrier aviators) Convention in Las Vegas . . . "found the manufacturers and the navy experts' presentations very interesting, and the general enthusiasm and appearance of the active duty people most inspiring."

Bob says the "Dawn Patrol" still bangs around on the golf course thrice weekly.

Jimmy Wilder a civilian member of the group has donated a fine old poi bowl in memory of Rear Admiral "Olie Olsen" the organizer and "starter" of the Dawn Patrol.

They now compete for the bowl thrice yearly and the ringing of alarm clocks may be heard arousing septugenarians throughout the island in the wee hours on those mornings for limbering and other preparatory exercises on the days of competition before they man the carts. (No aspersion toward the '22ers, who still walk 18.)

The following brief excerpts from Stars and Stripes are of interest: "Admiral Comp, a volunteer in the Veterans Hospital provides stimulating service to the patients and creates good ward companionships. He plays a mean game of pool, bowls, or plays cards or ping-pong with the patients and they eagerly look forward to his regular visits. To know Admiral Comp is a pleasure.

He is a credit to the Navy, to the Volunteer Service, and most of all to humanity." How about that for a kudo!

The Washington-Annapolis martini and lunching club withers with the winter winds as many of the regulars repair to more salubrious climes: Walker to Mexico, Kneeland to the Indies (West—that is), Akers to Sanibel Island, Malstrom to Phoenix, Parker to Florida, Clay to points unknown yet—if he can farm the cat out. Baker still planning, Pratt to Barbados—maybe; the "Remnants" will still meet on each first Tuesday—and talk about 'em while they're gone.

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45 The Class Executive Committee has approved Marion Murphy's annual financial report with pleasure and congratulations.

In this time of financial market distress our net worth is $10,693, a decline of lass than 5%. Remarkable record Murph.

By the time you read this a room in the Recreation Building for Midshipmen (old Dahlgren Hall) will have been dedicated to the memory of our classmate Byron (Venus) McCandless on January 14th. It has been furnished from a fund provided by the will of Mrs. McCandless to the Alumni Association. A portrait of Venus, done by Rosa Hanafee (wife of Frank Hanafeeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;'17), a splendid likeness, will hang there.

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Pres., Adm. Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.) Class Reporter: LCdr. James R. Cutting, USNR (Ret.) 12 Southgate Avenue Annapoli's, MD 21401 Secy, RAdm. Elliott Strauss, USN (Ret.) 2945 Garfield Terrace Washington, DC 20008 Percent Members: 78 Birthday greetings for March are in order for McCutchen. Ridout. Walker R. K., Keating, Strauss. Rassieur. Jenkins P.H., Johannesen. Cutting. Robbins. Harp. Jenkins E. F.. and Hawthorne.

Slim Laurent writes after a long silence that all is well with him in Wisconsin: a daughter has been married, he is still active in State and Local affairs, and he sends regards to all of his friends in the class.

Jack McCutchen's new address is: Manor Cottage. Sparrows Green. Wadhurst, Sussex, TN 5-6 SP, England. In a newsy letter to Fred Withington he says the move from Florence to England has been quite beneficial for both Carvel and himself. He concludes, "I wish that "78 would hurry around.

I miss the gang, and will do my best to meet anyone in London at the drop of the hat" Red Redfield and Elsie have left Cincinnati to retire to a beautiful spread on the York River in Virginia. With shivering weather now with us they have gone to warmer climes, and are currently sunbathing on Sanibel Island in Florida.

Elliott Strauss reports the results on the voting as to when the 55th Reunion shall be, in May or at Homecoming in the fall of 1978. Of the 120 replies received to date the overwhelming majority wants it in May, and also the same majority plus others intend to be present. It would appear that the 55th will be well attended and that it will take place when Crabtown will be at its best.

Both the Coronado-San Diego and the Washington-Annapolis groups report recent gatherings of "23 wives and "23 classmates as very successful. There were 16 wives and widows attending the November western luncheon, and 31 wives and widows at the December eastern luncheon. These occasions are increasingly well attended, and reports are they are great fun.

If any classmate has a copy of the 1923 40th Reunion Booklet he would like to contribute to the work of preparing the Class March, 107s

Notes, your new Class Reporter, Jim Cutting, would appreciate having it.

The Fall Bulletin of the Washington Army and Navy Club recently printed a list of the current Knights of the Golden Circle, meaning those who have been members of the Club for at least 50 years. There are 15 classmates of 1923 on this list.

"Goo-Goo" Weston writes that he is out of the hospital and is making steady progress. This is good news. Information has reached your Reporter that "Steamboat" Fulton attended the Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia this fall, and President Ford walked by just five seats from where he was sitting. He commented, "I've seen eight Presidents now, but this one was the closest yet!"

Selden Spangler writes from his retirement community of Sun City, Arizona that in spite of retirement he keeps busy as a consultant to a couple of research and development companies, and also has responsibilities involving his community. No time, he says, to worry about getting older.

His address now: 6112 North 59th Place, Paradise Valley AZ 85253.

Ednah and Mac McLellan have been on another trip to the Far East, the principal objective this time to attend the first worldwide conference of the People-to-People Movement taking place in Hong Kong. Mac says the visit was enlivened by the appearance of typhoon Carmen.

Snips of news from various classmates: the J. E. M. Woods are currently on another safari (car-trailer combination) to the Far West; Virginia and Nat Hawthorne are back in Naples, Florida for the winter; Inez and Fritz Price are dug in at Cape Coral, Florida to ride out the cold weather; the Hensels ventured north for the Christmas Holidays, and are safely back in their Florida home after 2400 miles of driving. They saw Paul Martin enroute back to Fort Myers. Margaret and Henry Johnson are now dowTi in Florida settling a new apartment for the winter. Ann and Ray Lewis have joined the migration and are going to be in Sarasota, Florida until early spring. Anne and Neb Keating have been heard from; they are in New England and refuse to budge. May the good Lord keep them in oil and firewood for the winter.

Cabell Gwatlmiey says he called on the "Church"" Chappells at their Pebble Beach home in California. Church and Gertrude find retirement a very busy experience. Also Cabell rejjorts Bill Thayer is making great progress since his recent bout with illness.

We have heard from Cy Latimer's wife Gigi. He has been quite ill in the Albuquerque, N.M. hospital. Min and Morris Smellow have put all their affairs in Annapolis in good order and will be off via auto-rail in a week to join the Florida classmates. When spring returns to Maryland, then will Morris and Min retum. Fry Fryberger has joined Selden Spangler and Pug Waggoner in Sun City. Arizona. His new address is: 9813 Teakwood Drive, Sun City AZ 85351. Pug is reported to be preparing for the Arizona State Medical examinations in order to keep busy in retirement helping to doctor his fellow citizens when needed.

Norduke Williams died last December the 9th in the San Diego Naval Hospital. His

classmates send their deepest sympathy to Harriette, and to their daughters, and to all the grandchildren. Walter Bums died last Thanksgiving Day in Annapolis. His classmates send their deepest sympathy also to Chiquita, and to their son and daughter, and to all their grandchildren. Obituaries are in this issue of Shipmate.

We are saddened to announce the death of Maryan Thayer, wife of Bill Thayer who died last 14 December. The Class extends its deepest sympathy to Bill and his family.

24 Pres., RAdm. Howard L. Collins, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Paul Siegrist, USNR (Ret.) 22 Macopin Ave., Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Asst., Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234. Richmond, VA 23221 Percent Members: 81 As the New Year begins, we reflect in memory of those Classmates who left us in 1974: Perry K. Smith. Michael I. Keams, Edward E. Gminder, Audley L. Warburton, Samuel H. Morrow, Henry R. Welsford, J. Newton Lewis, Elliott W. Shanklin, Arthur A. Griese, Artie L. Williams. Wendell E. Kraft, Stanley A. Williams, Robert O. Minter, Roger E. Perry, Charles M, E. Hoffman. Alan W. Axtell, and Richard J. Penny. These names bring all of us some good memories!

As before, your Reporters scan all Classmate Christmas cards they see, in search of news items. Well, Noble mentions he had "more cards to write, after completing 340."

The Armors regret missing Reunion, plan to make the East Coast in 1975. The Ralph Baldwins "headed for Columbia, S.C. for the holidays with our son . . . we'll continue our search for a home, there or in Charleston." Adolf Bednar was recuperating from a heart attack, which necessitated Ruth spending some time in a Nursing Home. The Bliesener card carried a good picture of Irene and Bly. The Breretons say "We're back in Haiti, and hope we may make one last trip to the Orient in February and March." The Burroughs planned a January week in Washington, followed by a visit to the Bahamas. From the Cowboy Camerons: "We are both feeling great, and you should see our trim figures! Cowboy has lost over 50 lbs. and is now at "Ensign weight"." Winnie and Howie Collins gave a 1974 letter report which says "We went allout for 'edibles' on our roof garden, and produced lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, parsley, herbs and a sizeable crop of raspberries, apples and peaches." The Ash Evans' began their usual two-month winter vacation in Mid-December. Christmas with daughter and family at Pacific Palisades. The Hursts say "We enjoy each day as it comes to the best of our physical ability, and thank the Good Lord that we still have each other."" Dottie Keliher says "I love Vinson Hall!"" From Jeanette and Jack Kennaday: "We are topping off this great year with Christmas and a few weeks in Hawaii." Hear Marie Keyer jest: "Bob's doing fineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;mean as ever!"

Dorothy Kraft reports son Fred is now at the Base in Newport, Fla., and that is where she spent Christmas. The Mattuccis back in Jersey "holding up well." Bill Mansfield

46 urges we "keep the home fires burning." Jean Meints "busy and happy in Church work."

The Richards give a good letter-report, stressing "we are happy that we moved out of the snow belt (we hope!)." The Robillards "like Florida; the climate and the blessing of good health since coming here." Em and Colby Rucker added a valued Reunion snapshot with their greeting. "Wish you would come to Califomia for a visit," said the Tiemroth card. Beth (Mrs. A. J.) Walsh post-scripts "I enjoy the beaches, fishing, etc. we have here." The Wights "hope you will come out this way and have a mini-reunion!"

The Boyd Wilson greeting includes the year's travel report and assures "We two are still in pretty good shape for oldsters!" "Our latest adventure was the Army-Navy game, a very satisfactory afternoon" say the Rollo Wilsons. And Ed Woodyard reminds us "the big Blue Team came through again!"

Our Washington Group had no December Luncheon, and the November meeting had reduced attendance because of Thanksgiving. But it was enjoyed, they say, by Austin, Bell, Dyer, Kalisch, Kelly, Peterson, Rawlins, Robinson and Rollo Wilson. A Co-Ed Luncheon at Vinson Hall was scheduled for January.

We greatly regret to learn of the untimely death of Major Earned V. Bearce, USMC, son of Alexandra and Herbert Bearce; December 8, 1974, at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Cal. An impressive Military Service was held at West Point, of which Earned was a 1959 graduate, on 13 December.

An interesting report from our Rappahannock Correspondent Gene Rook brings us up-to-date on the Fred Furths, who made a stop at Gene's Heathsville, Va. before proceeding on that great trip the Furths are making around the Country. Well, when the Furths got down in Florida, Fred had a serious attack which required hospitalization.

We regret we have no more news of Fred's trouble, but Gene says the Furths do plan to carry out their travel schedule, but eliminate Mexico. We'd be glad to have word from any of you who see them, so we'll know how their trip is "making out."

Gene tells us also that Helen (Mrs. T. C.) Ritchie was visiting in Virginia. Helen now lives in Coronado, and Gene is disturbed by "the march of time" when Helen speaks of her son retiring from the Navy. Are we that old? And we can appreciate Gene's feelings when he writes: "Christmas dinner at Tides Inn this year will be without Hartwig, Hoffman and Duke" (Duke has moved too far away).

Do you ever see the Rappahannock Record? Well, Gene Rook's "Rejoinder" Column in that paper (Dec. 19) carries a most interesting account of "Christmas Facts and Fancies," which were originally compiled by Chaplain R. A. Matzke, USNR. Your reporter has gone over the article twice, and plans a third reading.

We're late with this Good News: "Mrs. James Russell Shaw and RAdm. William Drane Brown announce their marriage on Saturday, 28 September, 1974, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Jacksonville Beach, Florida." Congratulations, we say!

And more good news, an invitation: "Please join us in the celebration of our wedding on 14 December, 1974, at noon, in

'24's OKLAHOMA Admirals: Falge, Day, Kalisch, Kennaday and Caples

Wight and Wilkins meet again the Chapel of the Towson Presbyterian Church. Buffet in Church pariorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Alice Beer and Jack Engeman." (This was a delightful occasion, enjoyed especially by Norma and Paul Siegrist, representing 1924!) Best wishes for Alice and Jack!

Bly Bliesener sends us some interesting photos from Reunion, and reports that while in Pensacola he and Irene visited with Grace and Rube Benton. Later they were in Largo with the Ruhsenbergers and other classmates there: "as usual, we enjoyed the meeting!"

Raoul Waller reports that at least six classmates were at the Army-Navy game, sitting in "ringside seats" not far from the President; where he also saw the Eph McLeans, Min Millers, Carl Rodes, Tichenors and Rollo Wilsons. Raoul also had plans for a Washington visit with the Petersens and Collins'. Bert Kalisch reports that his Chowder Club group, including the Red Johnsons and Sutliffs, watched the game at the Mike Bradleys' home. The Swarts were in Florida at the time.

Here's word from Joe Garvin: "In January I will start my 6th year of preparing irxome tax reports, which gives me something to do for 3V2 months, and which I find interesting."

News from Andy Lovejoy: "I still play once in a while, and have work around the grounds, including my pond. This fall there have been 30 or more wild mallard ducks, which need bread and cracked corn every morning and afternoon."

A reflective Gordon Kissam boast: "I do claim one accomplishment: I managed a 2.5 (exactly) in my 2V2year course in math, and that's running it pretty close!"

And from Dorothy (Mrs. R. E.) Perry: "I teach liberal arts at the Institute of American Indian Arts, which has students from some 80 tribes. I expect to retire in 1976, and move to a house I've bought near the Plaza."

Going back to the Army game, we quote from a Jud Wiley letter: "I'm just home from 18 days in the hospital. . . . May and I

had to cancel our reservations for the Army-Navy game, which was hard to do. . . . This will be the first Army-Navy game I've missed in over 40 years. . . . We hope to fly to Florida December 10."

More Lucky Bags available: Bill (W. D.) Brown (just married, you'll recall!) is "reducing many items collected over the years," and is ready to dispose of an extra 1924 Lucky Bag plus copies of the Lucky Bags of 1921, 1922 and 1923. Bill would be glad to mail any and all of these for no charge except the mailing cost. His address is 1521 Penman Road, Neptune Beach FL 32233.

Now let's quote from a Felix Howland letter: "I have enrolled in a course at the 'Free University of New Orleans' in Anarchy. Am over my ears in all sorts of amorphous theories, and reading like mad.

And, too, a friend of mine dumped five biographies of Thomas Jefferson in my lap and wanted me to choose what would best typify him in a memorial statue!"

Willie Hurst gives us the last line: "When I realize that I've been on the end of an oxygen hose 23 out of 24 hours for the past two years, I marvel at how adaptable one can become when necessary!"

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Pres., RAdm. Schuyler N. Pyne, USN ( R e t ) Sec'y, RAdm. F. Kent Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Rd., N.W. Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 80 Our final priced-out and reservation letter for the 50th Reunion was mailed to all hands for whom we have addresses in January. If you did not receive yours, write the Secretary right away. Also, in the JanuaryFebruary Shipmate, we indicated that we would set a cut-off date for reservations and for cancellations for the Reunion as 15 April but when it came to actually issuing our January letter we modified this, as you may have noticed, to 15 March for reservations, if practicable, and 15 May for cancellations. The 15 March date is desirable in order that we can pretty well finalize our arrangemnets and also put out a list of attendees which we have been requested to do. We shall be glad to take your order after 15 March if you cannot, for good reason, get it to us by that date, but your name will probably not be included in our mailed-out attendee list and the earlier we have info on the number who will be present, the better for our planning. We also need funds to pay early costs. In the case of cancellations, 15 May must be, except in the most extraordinary cases, the deadline.

As you probably have noted in the January letter we have a good full program at what we think is a fair price, particularly when the recent 45th and 50th reunions held by other classes are considered. At this time (mid-January) nearly 300 persons have said that they plan or hope to attend.

The class Christmas luncheon in Washington was attended by only 31 classmates, wives and widows. Being the day after Christmas it was too close to that festival day as many people were away or still had guests at their homes. However, it was great to see Margaret and Danny Stubbs all the way East

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47 from Alliance, Nebraska, and Jimmy Dowden on an East Coast visit from California.

Our generous recent support of Alumni House—the old grandfather clock—and pf the Naval Academy Foundation—a one-shot scholarship—has drawn very appreciative letters from Bill Busik. Executive Director of the Alumni Association; and of Elliott Loughlin, Executive Director of the Naval Academy Foundation.

The "season to be jolly" just past was particularly noteworthy because we received a fair number of quite long Christmas letters from well-wishers in the Class. We thank all those who sent out such epistles and would like to remark on a few.

Ken Dawson sent in from San Francisco three checks as contributions to class activities and to the Alumni Association. He says he and Betty will be present at the Reunion, staying with their daughter Kathleen, wife of Phil Duckett '52. Thanks, Ken, for your generous checks and for your nice remarks.

George Bains not only covered his family doings over the past twelve months but on the back of that account covered a West Coast trip that he and Rebec had made in November in which they had seen an extremely long list of classmates and wives.

George writes in part as follows: "We flew to Los Angeles on 15 November and drove down to Laguna Hills where Ran MacKinnon obtained a pass for us to get into Leisure World so that we could stay in Speed Graubart's home which he had very graciously offered to us during his absence.

Ran and Mary had the refrigerator stocked with food and became our hosts during our stay. One day. Ran picked me up and then John Melgaard and we proceeded to Camp Pendleton where Bevo Bond had driven up with Savvy Sides, Marv West, George Purmont and Cam Briggs. We eight classmates divided into two foursomes for a delightful game of golf. After it was over we all gathered in the nineteenth hole for drinks and a bull session which lasted for about an hour. Ran then drove John and me over to the hospital so the three of us could see Charley Weeks who was recovering from an operation. Fortunately Virginia was there in his room so we had a very good visit with them.

"Rebec and I drove down to San Diego for a weekend with some friends and while there we went to see Kathleen and Bevo Bond and had the privilege of seeing Bevo's citrus grove in his back yard. One tree has seven different varieties of citrus plants grafted onto it which is most unusual.

"We returned to Laguna Hills in time for a really super party which the MacKinnons and the Melgaards co-hosted for a small reunion. The guests were Martha and Henry Brian, Bob and Ruby Clark, Phil and Marion Creasor, Doc and Elizabeth Mowatt, John and Louise Murphy and Bill and Flo Standley.

"On returning home I have just talked to R. F. (Mitch) Mitchell who was Ran MacKinnon's roommate and learned that he had a heart attack about the middle of October and spent a month in the hospital and another month recuperating in a nursing home. He is back home alone as his wife Dot is in extremely bad health and is in a nursing home here in Jax. Mitch says March, 1975

he is still planning on coming up to Annapolis for our 50th reunion if his health permits."

Ran MacKinnon, in his letter, avers that a good time was enjoyed by all.

Bill (Gobby) Goulett gives an extensive write-up of his and his family's activities during the previous 12-month period. He and Elizabeth seem to have covered most of North America east of the Mississippi and south of the St. Lawrence.

Frank Munroe recounts Martha's and his busy year in their personal affairs and his church work. Frank is one of our best correspondents.

Eddie Beck is full of praise of "your labors in the vinyard," which is pleasing.

Thanks, Eddie!

"J. C." House in a letter to Red-Eye Coleman, which has come into our possession, recites an interesting anecdote, as follows: '"Now I come to the interesting part of my tale. One morning (during WWII) I was called to the Mill Manager's office to meet an Army Officer who had come to look at our surplus tools. On going in who did I find waiting for me but my Plebe Summer roommate 'Chink' Shahan. Believe me there were two surprised boys and we had lots of more important things to talk about other than machine tools. 'Chink' had taken on a job with Army Ordnance and was interested in a long bed lathe which was on our list. I can't remember all the details of our little visit but 1 do know that the Army got the lathe and I'm sure 'Chink' and I stole enough time from the war effort to get in a bit of reminiscing since I doubt we had seen each other since Academy days."

Charles Silsbee's son-in-law. Bob Herguth, continues to give the Navy good press in his column, "Herguth's People" in the Chicago Daily News. Recently he reported on the celebration of the Navy's 199th birthday.

The weekly Great Lakes recruit graduation exercises were held in the Chicago Civic Center Plaza. There were 500 Navy recruit training graduates. Mayor Daley was guest of honor, and the Secretary of the Navy was the reviewing officer. Herguth quotes Bill Gallery as saying, "My proposal for a 17-gun salute with live ammunition was shelved!" In another column, Herguth, under "Local Celebs," writes, "Happy 40th wedding anniversary to Roslyn and Dave Ck>ldenson (Dave's on LaSalle Street now, and was Chicago's top Navy recruiter in World War II)." Another interesting article from Charles is the report in the Winnetka Talk on an upcoming visit by the Naval Academy Glee Club to two of Winnetka's high schools. The article was high in its praise of the glee club's talent and versatility.

Welcome but long-overdue is news from Hugh French. After resigning three years subsequent to graduation, Hugh entered the investment securities business, and spent several years combatting tuberculosis, as well as getting started in "the market." He had his own firm on Wall Street, but has now retired. He and Patricia have four children and eight grandchildren. Although his home is in Bethlehem, Pa., Hugh manages to live in California some winters, and spends summers on Cape Cod. We hope to see you at the Fiftieth in May, Hugh!

A nice check from Red Powell and a

letter, too. Thanks for both, Red! In the letter Red says, in a nostalgic way, how he had been present at each 5-year reunion, 25th through 45th, and hopes to be with us at the 50th.

A very nice and touching thing has been done by Helen Howlett and Harriet Hoag in which they gave a nice memorial to the class funds in memory of each other's late husbands, Kirby Howlett and Les Hoag, who were four-year roommates at the USNA. Thank you, ladies!

Dorothy and Charlie Weeks have turned their backs on Southern California, have returned to Puget Sound, an are going to build a small house on Whidbey Island. . . .

To even the score, Kay and Lee Sugnet are down in San Diego, where they are spending December through March. Red Eye Coleman sends a card from Delray Beach, FL where he and Kitty are spending a couple of months.

When you read this, Jane and Schuyler Pyne will just have returned from an East African safari; the camera kind. They promise to tell us more about it.

A very nice note from Midn. Steve Taylor, Class of 1976, thanking the Class for its help with the 25th Company wardroom.

Steve is an E. B. Taylor and A. R. Pefley grandson.

Eugenie Mitchell, Hamp's widow, has sent in a nice contribution to help the reunion.

We thank her for it. Eugenie has moved back to Bronxville, NY, but she and Anne Tonseth made a Florida sweep in January.

Bill Veeder has loaned us his midshipman photo album from which we have borrowed the picture shown here. There we see second classmen Thorington, Veeder, Dufek, Cleland and Trainer, from left to right, showing off their new blue uniforms, with brass buttons and open collars, in front of Isherwood Hall. As we go to press (10 January), it is with great pleasure and satisfaction that the group who have been working on the Golden Quiver reports that the complete copy is in the hands of our printer. By the time you have read this, we will have checked the galley proofs, the page proofs, and the finished product will be on the way.

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Pres., RAdm. Kenneth Craig, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg III, USN (Ret.), "Secure," Box 178, Crystal River, FL 32629 Percent Members: 85 A report has been received that RAdm. Vilhelm Klein Busck, USN (Ret.), died on 7 November 1974 in Uvalde, Texas. He was buried in Arlington with full military

48 honors, a week later, and is survived by his widow, Ruth, of Uvalde (PO Box 626), TX 78801, and son. Colonel Albert August Busck, U.S. Army. The class extends heartfelt sympathy.

Jack Greenslade reports that Nat Barker is not only safely out of the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, after a serious major operation, but was among those, with Alice, who attended the Annapolis 1926 Class luncheon on 25 November, at Alumni House. Others who attended were Buchanans, Cavenaghs, Conways (Rita Willingham), Greenslades, Katz, Lovetts, McCluskys, Logan, Morrisons, Sylvester, Stiegler, Ford Taylor, Greenacres, Moseses, Stranges, and Thelma Agnew, Cecil Burnside, Grayce Fravel, Harriett Gano, Dixie Corbin, Elizabeth Eakens, Sara LeHardy, Marge Lyman, Peg Simpson, and Irene Weaver. The Washington group commuted by chartered bus, with refreshments. The Director of the Alumni Assn., Captain Bill Busik, was the luncheon guest.

Bunny Benjamin, one of the real old-time Army-Navy game diehards, reports a 9% increase in classmates he saw at the game; nine this year vs. only eight in 1973: Charlie Carpenter and grandson, Greenslade and grandson. Ransom and granddaughter, the Sam Densmores, Benny Katz's, Benny Leonards, Bob Cavenaghs, Oscar Stiegler, plus Cecil Burnside and daughter, Deedee Williamson and her husband, and Harriet Morgan and four grandchildren. As those who saw it on TV will agree, the game was not very exciting, but eminently satisfactory; putting Navy within three games of Army's total wins. Bunny commented that Navy's Drum and Bugle Corps stood shivering under the goal post, as they waited to perform at the half, but never got on because the President spent most of the half o.i the field (someone should have told him; I'm sure he would gladly have moved: C/S).

He further noted that the President was a young man going through the Pre-Flight School at Chapel Hill, N.C., when Jimmy Raugh was its C O . , and Pete Loader the Exec.

He also said that Pete Loader has now retired from the presidency of the Vemon Manufacturing Company of Vemon, Texas, and also from the presidency of the Herring National Bank of Vernon, but is still active on its board of directors, and still a vigorous vegetable gardener. He and Connie are a very active couple, she being a director of the Girl's Club, and a volunteer worker in other local activities.

A following letter from Bunny tells about the October Homecoming. Since lots of us weren't there, it seems of interest to learn who did make it. My reporter felt that it was the largest turnout of '26 at Homecoming in recent years. The "largest kt party in the world" in Dahlgren Hall had over 4,100 persons, with dinner afterward. There were exactly 26 representatives of the Class of '26, counting wives and widows, at the dinner, and the following were seen during that weekend: Helmicks, Moseses, Helen Nelson, Elizabeth Eakens, Earl Ashton, Grayce Fravel, Sara LeHardy, Marge Lyman, Morrisons, Howes, Charlie Carpenter and daughter, Donnie, Thelma Agnew, Cecil Burnside, Greenacres, Stroop—with 12 of his clan at the Pitt game!—Romosers, Katzes, McCorkles, Dolans, Cavenaghs,

Harriet Morgan, Oscar Stiegler, Ducketts, Sylvesters, John Sweeneys, Babs Brady, Peg Simpson, Stranges and Logans.

A letter from Paul Crosley '24 tells of two '26 VIPs, visiting the Admiral Farragut Academy on separate occasions in November. RAdm. Benny Helmick, of Basking Ridge, N.J., took the Review of Cadets on Parents Day, and Paul says "His classmates would have been proud of the military figure the old boy presented." A couple of weeks later, Al Mumma gave a talk at the Academy on the United States and its Merchant Marine, than whom there is probably no greater authority in this country. Paul reports Al's speech being exceedingly well received, but his figures and comparisons between the USSR and the US were startling to the audience, although they sounded familiar to the few who have followed the Russian picture, and worried about it. Paul's final comment on the spouses of our two classmates was: "I must say, '26 really picks pretty wives!"

The CS was most appreciative of help from the distaff side, when Dorothy Livdahl wrote that, "because her modest husband would never write about it, Orlin had his second hole-in-one during this year, Nov. 13th, on Jekyll Island's Pine Lakes course," his score that day, incidentally, having been a 76 (That will shake a lot of potential champs for the 1926 golf tournament in Annapolis on May 18, 1976IC/S).

In August, the Livdahls flew to Frankfurt, Germany, and then to London to visit Dorothy's daughter, Suzanne and her husband, Frederick Kiehl, son of Captain and Mrs. Elmer Kiehl of Norfolk. The next month, the Livdahls flew from Jacksonville to San Juan, where they boarded the Cunard Line ADVENTURER for a week's cruise of the Caribbean, which included a visit to Caracas, Granada, Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Thomas; much enjoyed.

Bill Anderson writes from Rte. 1, Box 175, Chapin SC 29036, with some further news of the Buscks that is of interest.

"Duke" and Ruth returned in early fall from a nine months grand tour of Europe and the South Pacific. He wrote Bill Anderson at the end of October, indicating that he knew his end was coming soon, that he had arranged for his cremation and hoped Bill and Bill Miller would be with Ruth in Arlington. The next month, only a couple of weeks later, he went into his bedroom to take a nap and died quite peacefully in his sleep. Over the past three years he had had a series of heart attacks. Bill Anderson, Kay and Bill Miller met Ruth in Washington and at the funeral there were also Tiny McCorkle, Bert Brown, Ben Lovett, Benny Katz and Grayce Fravel.

The 22 November meeting of the Southern California '26ers, which was hosted by Gussie and Jesse Young at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, was attended by 39 classmates, wives and widows, with the usual group plus Marie and Don Campbell and Phil Niekum down from Laguna Hills, and one of our "lost" classmates, Mr. Fay Earnest Wood, and his wife.

No one present had seen or heard from Fay since he left the Academy at the end of Plebe year, more than 50 years ago. He had settled in San Diego two years ago, after having spent a good portion of the

intervening time in Alaska, where he ran a trading post.

"PD" Stroop reports that Vick and John Foster will host the next get-together at the Naval Air Station, North Island Officers' Club on 26 February, and suggests that perhaps some of the East Coast "snowbirds" will be out there to join them.

John B. McLean brightened the CS's day with a note from Va. Beach, saying that likes the idea of the '26 golf tournament and will contribute a putter if a winner can be determined, but that he has had to give up golf because of confining emphysema. He has been an ardent and avid golfer, traveling between Virginia and Florida and east of the Mississippi from New Orleans to Chicago, mostly on golf vacations, and once to Bermuda. He still thinks Princess Anne is the most pleasurable links of all he has seen.

John has 12 grandchildren, his oldest having been in the Navy for a year in WWII. The monthly 1926 Golf Tournament, which was conceived by Mort Fleming, brought forth by the CS and nurtured by several ardent golfers, is now in its infancy, starting feebly and, understandably, haltingly. It is hoped that, come spring, when all can play it will blossom into something interesting to a lot of us. Mort reports from the Western Division that Stroop won the low gross with an 87, and a very creditable low net 69. Mort was the other entry with a 92/79. The CS understands that December in Southern California was a lousy, cold month for golf. Jack Frost reported that Bob Pirie had a big lead in a small field, his 75 gross and 68 net outclassing Livdahl's net 74 and Smedberg's net 76. During the next couple of months, Smedberg expects to have head-to-head matches with Mumma, Buchanan, Sylvester and, hopefully, Leeper, Livdahl and Dudley.

When you send in your scores, please include the course rating, if it is not on the card. The East Coast scores were at Delray Dunes and Seven Rivers in Florida, and Jekyll Island in Georgia. West Coast ones not reported. All matches will be assumed to have been played from white tees, unless blue tees stated. Jack Frost could not play in this first month because of an operation for hernia from which he is recovering nicely, and soon to be on the course.

Jack Greenslade reports contributions to the Class Fund received by year's end from Irene Weaver, Marge Lyman, Bob Meade, Cleve Pratt, and Jack Frost—to complete the year 1974. 1975 contributions are now welcome!

Jack has also heard from two of our 1926 Honor Scholars; Ensign James Lyons, now married, is deep in study at the Nuclear Power School at Mare Island, from which he sent a Christmas card thanking the Class of '26 for our financial help and wishing us all happiness in the New Year. The other, Steven Teal, also sent a card saying that he had resigned, due to poor grades, was in another college, but was realizing how much he now misses the Academy.

It has happied the heart of the CS to learn that the Navy has delivered to Fred Davisson's Church of the Resurrection in Miami, the ship's bell of USS SHASTA to be set in a tower as a memorial to him, and to read the Resolution which that church recently approved, and which is quoted, in part: "Whereas, on the 23rd day of March, Shipmate

49 1974, Captain Frederick A. Davisson departed our midst in this life, and whereas Capt. Davisson did faithfully serve as vestryman, secretary, treasurer and senior warden and been an active member of the Parish of the Church since the year 1957, and whereas his life was an outstanding example of true Christian love and leadership, now, therefore, be it resolved that the Vestry of the Church does hereby express its deep loss and concern for the passing of this great Christian leader, and further expresses the hope and confidence that the example which Capt. Davisson exemplified in his life will be an inspiration to all who would follow the cause of Christ our Lord. Surely it can be said that instead of cursing the dark he would light a candle and the glow of his spirit was everywhere." We, his classmates, are proud of Fred's continuing service, which in no way ended with his retirement from the Navy.

The accompany picture of Mary and Ted Frederick will make some of us feel quite old, I'm afraid, but it is nice to know that those two young people are classmates of ours. They were finally bitten by the travel bug, traveling in September to Spain and England, with the high point of their trip being beautiful Cornwall, the land of Mary's ancestors. They saw the ancient stone circle, 4000 years old, where Mary's father was made a Bard of the Gorsedd of Cornwall in the early 30's. He was a career Naval Officer in Teddy Roosevelt's Navy, making the famous trip around the world in the Great White Fleet.

Mary and Ted Frederick SHORT SPLICES Bill Pryor writes that Neill Banks has had another slight stroke resulting in paralysis in his right arm and hand, but that Sara brought him home from the hospital about mid-November; address RR732 Washington, Annisquam MA 01930.

After recently discovering an associate classmate, Gordon McGuire, a letter to him brought the sad news from his wife, Lucy, that he died on 15 August 1974 of lung cancer. He had retired from the Title Guarantee Co., in White Plains in 1967, after 40 years, but continued his own law practice until the end of June.

At the Atlanta Chapter party after the Navy-Georgia Tech game, in November, the CS was delighted to get together with Paul D. ("Mike") Stroop, Jr., '54, Marty and their lovely 18-year-old daughter, Carolyn, who is taking the engineering course at Ga. Tech; apparently as smart as her grandfather. 'That was the nicest thing that happened that day, Ga. Tech having played a March, 1975

perfect game—the best they have played in three years, the local paper said—to win.

On the anniversary of Charlie Lyman's birthday, 24 November, Marjorie presented a handsome gift to the Class Scholarship Fund in his memory, which was forwarded to the Naval Academy Foundation as a special gift for credit toward the fulfillment of the 1926 Honor Scholarship.

Con Silard in sending his contribution to the Class Fund, from Apple Valley, Calif., says he and Idelle stick close to the old homestead enjoying the leisurely life of country gentlemen farmers.

Paul Dudley writes that he and Polly spent a weekend in December with Elva and Jimmy Leeper in St. Petersburg; up from their home in Port Charlotte. Says that now that we are reaching our seventies it seems a lot older than when we were in our sixties!

Bob Meade, still in New York and still Associated Consultant and on the Board of his firm, but with reduced working hours, writes that Jim Greenwald and his wife, Charlotte, Bob's sister, recently visited them, from Florida.

Stan Nichols reports a very quiet, restricted year during Maggie's recovery from her broken hip in December '73, saying she is making good progress but frustrated by her doctor's refusal to let her drive the car yet.

RAdm. Elliott Loughlin, Executive Director of the Naval Academy Foundation, in acknowledging '26's usual $1000.00 contribution says that, with special contributions from Craig, Long and Pirie, the Class total towards the $20,000.00 goal is now $12,879.00.

Greenslade reports latest contributors to the Class Fund as Neil Campbell, Con Silard and Obie Oberholtzer, the latter's being sent from his yacht TAKU III at the Coronado Yacht Club.

"Tex's" widow, Almeda Edwards Crowe, living at 120 South Third St., Wilmington NC 28401, says that she will come to the 50th Reunion "under my own steam." (And there will be many old friends there to welcome you—CS.)

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Pres., RAdm. Thomas J. Hamilton, USN (Ret.) Exec. V.P., Adm. C. D. Griffin, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Wm. D. Irvin, USN (Ret.) 3011 Foxhall Rd., N.W. Washington, DC 20016 Percent Members: 80 Since this column was last written we have had Thanksgiving, Xmas and many other good things but the month of December was a washout for your correspondent.

Entering Bethesda 1 December for a short simple sewing job which promised to be only three days long, I ran into trouble and didn't get home until the day before Christmas. I got an infection and a small case of blood poisoning which took some hefty sessions with antibiotics to cure. Hope it's all behind me now but it sure shot my strength, which the medicos say I'll recover in about 4 to 6 weeks. So forgive me for not answering your letters and cards. I'll try to do better in the future.

The Washington/Annapolis Group had a delightful Coed Luncheon at the 'O' Club at Bethesda at noon, 22 November 1974.

Present were: the Van Maters, the Caswells, the Hines, the Langes, the Hinners, the Fitzwilliams, the Brodies, the Coopers, the Sullivans, the Bristors, the Fairiambs, the Maginnises, the Henrys and her sister, Margaret Sprey, the Quackenbushes, the Pattersons, the Phillips, Dorcas Hickox, Betty Zahm, Tom Neblett, Hank Briggs, the Giambattistas, the Leahys, the Barnes, the Griffins, the Tookes, Lynnie Rubins, Virginia Milburn, Peg Edsall, Tom Cobb King, the Irvins and the Mahers.

Virginia Wheat, now Hampton, recently married, did a tour to the North with her new husband seeing New York and the Army-Navy game.

We are saddened to report that Gordon Ashley died, the victim of a heart attack on Thursday, 14 November at his home in Pensacola, Florida. To his widow, Jane, and to his two sons the Class extends its heartfelt sympathy. He was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla. Also from the Pensacola area, Phyllis and Jack Monroe were off on a cruise in December to Central America and the Caribbean.

And from Lonnie Pancoast we hear that he has had a session in the local hospital with ulcers kicking up but is out and has been south to St. Pete and thence on to Winterhaven to visit with the Bob Aliens, who have orange groves there. He says they are working hard and look great. Lonnie says that he and Jane left in mid-December for their hunting lease near Eagle Pass, Texas where they will spend a month.

Xmas news from the Bob Rices in Winter Park, Fla. included the information that they spent three weeks this past August house-sitting for friends in their old stomping grounds—Pittsfield, Mass. During the period, they enjoyed visits from their three New England based children. Eunice is now the acting Director of the Consumer Information Center in Winter Park where Bob is keeping his svelte silhouette by gardening and swimming. She says they see the Pipers and the Stones frequently and she adds that Willie Outerbridge was in town recently visiting the Swede Norgaards '28.

Clarence Coffin writes to say; "Enjoying balmy winter weather in the mid-80's, the San Diego County Chapter held their November Luncheon at the Admiral Kidd Club. Present were: Muriel and Tex Anders, Ruth and Buck Buckley, Ceese Caufield, Bobby and Clarence Coffin, A. L. and Cliff Cooper, Mabelle and Ziggy Dawson, Dale and Tommy Flynn, Madeline and Harry Hummer, Ken Keepers, Burt Klakring, Dick Levin, Mac Magarry, Harriot and Doc McKechnie, Patsy and Gil Richardson, Nadine and Robbie Robinson, Pat and Olie Sharp, Anne and Alan Sutherland, Lucie and Bus Trafton. The Coffins recently announced the marriage of their daughter, Caroline, to Curtis J. Kelly, Jr., son of Captain, USCG (Ret.) and Mrs. Curtis J. Kelly. Elaine and Leon Barbot moved into San Diego County from the San Francisco Bay area. Gene McKinney is recovering rapidly and expects to make the next luncheon. Mac (JD) is much better."

We are proud to report that RAdm. L. V. Honsinger—our own Mike—was elected

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'27 Class Luncheon, Nov. '74, Long Beach President of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers for a two year term commencing on 1 Jan. 1975. Mike retired as Vice President-Shipbuilding from Todd Shipyards Corporation but is still active there as a consultant. We know that the SNAME has named a great leader and we extend him our best wishes for every success. Mike writes that he has been working for some years with a charitable group known as World Education and proposes to continue with them, although with not as much time now as he had first planned. "I am a trustee and a former Chairman of the Board. We are committed to buy a condominium in Heritage Village, Southbury," Conn. We'll probably move in the spring.

Mike further notes that he and Norma joined about 100 other Navy aluLini in the tour of Germany, Austria and Switzerland in late September. '27 was well represented —the Faigles, the Helauers, the Mcllhennys and Virginia Walsh were also in the crowd.

We were shocked to learn of the passing of Curtis A. (Sleepy) Myers. Suffering with heart trouble for some time, he died following a heart attack at his home in Annapolis on 27 November. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. To his widow, Polly, his three sons, and his two daughters the Class extends its deep sympathy.

It was pleasant to hear from Eddie Eckelmeyer who writes: "Our annual Coed Luncheon has held on 19 Nov. at the 'O' Club in Long Beach. As you can see, the turnout was small and several classmates didn't even show after saying that they would be present. However, we had a nice lunch and a pleasant time. Fred Leatherman couldn't make it, of course, since he was at home recovering from his bad fall. I talked to his wife, Agnes, yesterday and she said he is getting 'back to battery' very slowly. The broken arm is about mended but he is still hurting and the impaired hearing has not improved. He is up and about but tires easily. Also the anti-spasm medicine he's been taking to reduce the chance of convulsions—a procedure used after a bad concussion—has had some side effects which have bothered him. So—the poor guy has had his troubles. Other than that, we all seem to be in good health. I enjoy two sets of tennis every day and it does wonders to keep the weight down."

Oscar Dodson, Director Emeritus of the

World Heritage Museum at the University of Illinois sent us a copy of Outdoor World which covers a brief record of their recent activities. He is a very busy man and we salute him.

Doris and Otie Gregg were off to Jacksonville over Xmas to hold the hand of their son, as Otie puts it, while he resigns from the Navy. Otie mentioned the news that Stick Sutherland lost his mother in early December.

The mystery about "Doctor" Thomas J. Flynn has been solved. It turns out that there were two Thomas J. Flynns who graduated from the Naval Academy—our own and a second one from Ohio who graduated in June 1968. The latter subsequently as an MD from Case Western Reserve University in May 1974. He is the one who embarked on postgraduate study at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland as previously reported.

Our own Thomas J. is still out to pasture— except during the times when he and classmates take short cruises, as noted in the accompanying photo showing Dale and Tommy with Marian and Harry Day and Ruth and Buck Buckley on a cruise on the Mississippi in the DELTA QUEEN in October.

Aboard the DELTA QUEEN, Oct. '74

Bill Cuzner sent me a clipping from the Boston Globe giving us sad notice of the death of James Francis Benson. He died in Boston on 22 December. He was buried in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket, R.I. The Class extends its deep sympathy to his widow, Margaret, and to his daughter and his two sons.

Ted Fauntz writes more about their current series of travels. He says: "A South Seas cruise was relaxing, enjoyable and beautiful last Xmas time but we were made very aware of the energy crisis. One port

of call was eliminated due to slower speed because of oil shortage. In Suva, Fiji the air conditioning operated only during sleeping hours. We spent New Year's Eve and Day there after Xmas Day in Pago Pago.

At Easter time we warmed up in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallerta. Enjoyed the beautiful flowers everywhere. Two cousins from Oregon City joined us for our annual pilgrimage to the Asland, Oregon Shakespeare Festival for opening week in June. Jetted to Alaska in August. HighUghts: Glacier Bay National Monument—spectacular; a cruise from Alyeska to Valdez where we saw acres of pyramids of pipes, fifty plus feet long, diameter 48" with an additional 2" insulation for the oil pipeline; Alaska and Yukon Narrow Gauge Railway from Skagway, partially following the Trail of '98, to Whitehorse (saw Sam McGee's cabin at the museum, Nome, where Ted panned for gold with minimal success, and we took a picture where Ted's only grandson was bom 21 years ago (it's difficult to conceive that where we ate and slept was under five feet of water November 15); much Eskimo lore in Kotzebue; a rendezvous with friends in Anchorage whom we met in Katmai in 1972; Indian history and artifacts in Ketchikan, Sitka and particularly the museum in Juneau. Also in Juneau the spectacular Mendehall Glacier.

Returned to Seattle in the Alaska Ferry's newest MV COLUMBIA, departing from Skagway. We found the inland passage all that it had been heralded to be. In October, we finally got to Washington's third national park, opened two years ago—North Cascades. The only highway through the park closed mid-November with 49 inches of snow! Off to Williamsburg and environs for Xmas. Then we'll go to New England to visit our families in Massachusetts and Vermont."

And the traveling Donahos are off in their land cruiser again, this time departing Virginia in early November. Spent Thanksgiving in Florida, Xmas in San Antonio and New Year's in Mexico—no knowm address or area. Retum to Virginia in April. They had two pleasant days with the Russillos in Florida. The Boulwares hosted a kt party for them, other guests being the Russillos, the Kaitners, the Moores and the Wickmans.

Heinie Armstrong sends us his report for December: "To solemly observe Pearl Harbor Day, to recover from Thanksgiving and to celebrate the really great Navy-Army game, 29 stalwart lads and their comely lassies of the Northern California Clan of '27 gathered at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club for the annual dinner meeting on Sat., 8 Dec. (Note—All other quarterly affairs are Saturday luncheons.)

"Those reporting in included: Clan Chief and Betty Armstrong, Lorene and Charlie Beasley, Nina and Ernie Blake, Phyllis and Lucius Chappell (all the way from Carmel), Marian and Harry Day (up from Saratoga), Helen and Howie Dyson, Eddie and Bob Ford, Rosie and Money-Bags Goyette, Ella and Coach Gullett, Kay and Rex Heinlein (whom we have long missed), Don Hilton, Helene and Emie Lugibihl, Helen and Jim McKinstry, Dot and Pug Truslow (all the way from Santa Rosa), Virginia Walsh and Kathie Wagner.

"Despite traffic-on-bridge trouble, the gang promptly got into the 'attitude adjustment

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"Heinie then asked for a moment of silence to observe the Class loss of Doris Malone. We were late receiving this sad news by months. She had won her last wish before passing after long suffering with cancer, that she would attain the age of 71. Absentee Rosie Boyd reported that former Clan member, Arnie Cassidy had been in the area for a short time. Arnie is having a serious bout with bleeding ulcers. He is back to his new home in Wichita Falls. Tex. "We had a nice note from Ree Patterson, reporting that Pat is getting along quite well.

He can walk quite a bit, using his quadcane. Unfortunately he cannot use his left arm. Pat would love to hear from all of you. (Orinda Convalescent Hospital, 11 Altarinda Rd., Orinda CA 94563.)

"Kathy and Jack Tracy have departed our midst and now live in the Southland. (5109 Miembro. Laguna Hills CA 92653.) Clan Chief Heinie ordered that they be struck from our rolls. Jack said some warm and complimentary things about both Heinie and Bill Irvin for their efforts on behalf of the Class. Thanks!

"From the absentee member: Lil and Hank Henry took a freighter from SF, supposedly to Panama, but the ship was ordered to Bolivar (65 miles south of Guaquil, Ecuador) all on one leg. The skipper was English, the second officer was Danish, the chief engineer was Spanish (Basque) and the crew was from Honduras. The Henry family were the only passengers aboard. They had a ball and the food was excellent. The trip took 9 days.

After enjoying Ecuador, they flew to Panama where they did a bit of sightseeing. They had an experience on good old Avenida Central one evening when they were jumped from the rear. Lil lost her handbag with some cash and suffered bruises at the hands of the jumpers. Hank lost his keys and his card case by reason of the jumpers ripping off Hank's pocket. But the American Express replaced their checks the very next day.

"Bemie and Frank Johnson reported that they could not get down from their home in Montgomery Creek, Cal. because they are house and large-old-dog-sitting. For ten years they have been clearing the wooded land and building their home on 20 acres on a bluff on the Pitt River. Rugged!! The mail box is 3 miles away, on a partly improved road. They are dependent on two 4-wheeled cars and a Cat tractor to get in and out.

"The Town Hall session got underway with a bang. The Days reported that they had a great time on their trip up the Mississippi in the DELTA QUEEN. They then went to Mexico, Arizona, and to San Diego where they enjoyed Irish Day with their traveling companions, the Buckleys and the Flynns.

"The Fords and the Lugibihis went down to Monterey on the occasion of son Robert T. Ford presenting them with a new daughter-in-law.

"The Chappells tried to attend this function on Saturday, when the invitation clearly said Sunday, 7th Dec. (Sorry about that, Luce.) They have just retumed from a visit with their daughter and family in Germany.

"The Goyettes have problems in that they are unable to jump the age group with their 18-year-old granddaughter who is staying March, 1975

with them. Clan Legal Advisor Frenchie continues to give financial assistance to our widows who are having troubles with SBP, allotments, etc.

"Wonderful to see both Rex Heinlein and Don Hilton looking so spry after those many months of suffering and troubles. Our gals, Virginia Walsh and Kathy Wagner were glamorous indeed. Virginia moves into her new home in Tiburon in February.

"Coach Gullett is still having a time with arthritis, but his new shoes are helping him.

They just got back from New Mexico. We finally got Ernie Blake on his feet to talk— with an assist from comely Nina. He will be so glad to get Nina graduated from her busy stretch at studies—she takes her exams shortly. He's tired of housekeeping. The McKinstrys have been seriously investigating the wineries up in Sonoma, Napa and Hecksher Falls. (The McKinstrys and the Armstrongs belong to the International Order of Military Wine Tasters.) Though scared to death, Lorene Beasley is scheduled to make her very first speech. Charlie says that she has been lecturing to him for these 41 years. Charlie has just had his contract renewed with the Better Business Bureau of San Mateo County.

"The sad passing of our beloved Suzanna Berry brought to mind those happy times aboard USS COLORADO, back in 1928, when Sue and Fred served as Mama and Papa to the JO Mess. Those evenings at the Pacific Coast Club, when we moved in on the Berrys for the weekend. And let's not forget those short range battle practice drills that we executed, using Sue's oven door for the breech, a milk bottle for the shell and a loaf of bread for the powder. We shall long remember Sue. "M Maher sends word that he has completed 40 years in his architects office in San Francisco and retired. He and Midge have been off for a delightful visit at the Balboa Club at Matzatlan, Mex." We have many more notes but we have run out of space. We'll try to pick them up next month.

We are sad to report that James A. Lucier died at his home in Trenton, MI on 20 December 1974, the victim of a heart attack.

H& was cremated and his ashes were spread in his native Northampton, MA. The class extends sympathy to his widow and his daughter, Mrs. Robert E. Boughner.

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Pres., Capt. Albert O. Momm, USN (Ret.) Eastern Corr., Cdr. John G. Urquhart, USN (Ret.) 117 Hesketh St., Chevy Chase. MD 20015 Western Corr., BGen. Robert G. Ballance, USMC (Ret.) P.O. Box 585, Indian Springs, NV 89018 Percent Members: 72 As a foreword in taking over the pleasant chore of "putting it together," I would like to remind my classmates who are still alive and kicking that the success of getting the Dope to the Class, and others who are interested in the BLC, depends on getting the word to me! No matter how uninteresting an item may sound send it along; I'll do the editing and give it a fair wind.

The BLC shared honors with '33 in having the most attendees at the monthly luncheon of the DC Chapter of the Alumni Assn. on 20 November. Present were: Jerry Gerin, Bob Watts, Owsley Stanley, Harry Sears, Bob Morris, Art Binney, Jimmy James and your CS. On the 18th of December, the Alumni Assn. luncheon included the ladies; Louise and Bob Morris, Mary and Zeke Peden, Callie and Owsley Stanley, Harry Sears, Jerry Gerin and Bob Watts graced this pleasant affair. At the annual ArmyNavy Club dinner dance on 14 December, Blair and Al Momm, Helen and Harry Sears, Callie and Owsley Stanley were joined

by Louise and Bing Mitchell '29 for the happy occasion.

Cedric Hornby writes to let us know that he and his wife, Jerry, and daughter, Kimberly, have moved to San Diego. His address is now: 6831 Jackson Drive, San Carlos, San Diego CA 92119. Cedric gave as his reason that he couldn't get any of his classmates to stop by Hot Spring, so he wanted to go where the action was! i This month's picture was taken in the James' home of classmates who attended the recent Naval Academy Foundation meeting. From left to right: Dave and Tommy McDonald, Mac Leary, Blair and Al Momm, and Jinny James.

'28 Visitors at the Jameses' Eileen (Pattie) Ransford, Shag's widow, wrote a beautiful letter to Limey Cockell about Shag's last illness and long ordeal. It has been passed on to me for inclusion in the class file. Her address is: Mrs. Howard F. Ransford, Apt. 319, Palm Towers, East, 2600 E. Tahquitz, Palm Springs CA 92262.

After a long period of feeling less than the greatest. Jinny James was discovered to have gallstones and an ulcer which required her hospitalization and surgery just before Christmas. She returned home Christmas Eve to suffer the ministrations of that notso-hot practical nurse, Jimmy. He reports she is getting better every day, but they have to cancel their intended cruise with the Alumni Association in February. (Sec'y.

Note: I don't know about the risks involved for a patient after a gall bladder removal who is faced with Jimmy's cooking.)

Your president, along with Blair, drove to Tampa, Fla., over the New Year to spend a few days away from teaching at Wroxeteron-Severn to be with daughter Sister Rose Christina. While in the Disney World area, we had the opportunity for a very short visit with Betty and Swede Norgaard at their lovely home in Winter Park—both looked very well, enjoying the pleasant Florida weather. Wanted to visit Jim Schuber at Merritt Island; he wasn't at home, so he must be completely recovered from his recent hospitalization. A Christmas greeting

52 from Mrs. Kenneth (Bee Wynn) Weir tells of her spending the holidays with son Kenneth and his family. Kenneth, Jr. pinned on his father's eagles this year (USMCR): Kenny would have been proud of that!

Upon returning from the South, your president met the son of Professor Crosley —remember, he taught us all our music, including the Navy songs during that long plebe summer?—and our teacher is still in good health in his 90's here in Crabtown!

George Huff writes that he is among the few of us who are still earning a living! He is a Value Engineer at NWS in Seal Beach, California. Neale Curtin made quite a trip in December which took him to Califomia to visit his two married daughters, thence to San Diego where he was entertained by Jane and Wash. Wilcox '27. Then across the country to Orange Park, Florida, where he was joined by Cynthia for a Christmas reunion with his roommate, Ed Young.

Alice writes me that Ed is much better and the two old grads had a marvelous time sitting around under a palm tree swapping lies. The tales do get better as time moves us along. I leave you with an excerpt from Alice's letter: "I am learning to be grateful for all things that happen to me, even the tough ones, which are what we grow on."

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Chairman, Executive Committee, RAdm. Bill Kabler, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church, VA 22041 West Coast Sec'y, RAdm. T. W. Davison, USN (Ret.) 520 Crestwood Dr., Paradise, CA 95969 Florida Sec'y, Cdr. R. A. Hart, USNR (Ret.) 1700 Dana Blvd., Merritt Island, FL 32952 Percent Members: 73 On the last of November your sec'y. and staff (distaff) broke under the strain of saving energy and took off for the theater season in London. The guy in the bowler hat on TV sold us a marvelous package.

The real hero is Bill Kabler who took over the trifle of correspondence from you guys and packed it into a column. Thanks to Bill for most of the mellifluous malarkey printed below. Meanwhile in Angleterre, Micky and I shed our long underwear and threw open the hotel room windows. While we here in U.S. have been saving energy and keeping the thermostat at 65, Soho 'as hacquired central 'eating. A less inviting development, due to the bomb work of the IRA—we found ourselves searched from thigh to shoulder at every pub before entrance. However, the most revoltin' development was the sudden realization halfway on our rented car trip to Stonehenge that we were the only car driving on the righthand side of the expressway.

It is sad to announce that Colter Dyer succumbed to cancer early in January. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers were Johansen, Mitchell, Denbo, Schwable, Warfield, and Fitzgerald of our class and John Condon '34 and Johnny Vest '22. Isabelle Hill, Colter's sister, and Art were there from California. Colter had continued in business at Sikorsky for years after most of us took our second retirement but was

enjoying his recent retirement with travel and "homework with Fran" when cancer developed in his larynx. At this time we understand that Fran plans to stay on indefinitely in their home in New Canaan.

The '29ers current luncheon binge rolls on. In the Washington area a record 14 crowded the Men's Conference Room of the Army-Navy Country Club for the regular November luncheon. It was the usual very proper affair until Bus Denbo (as advertised in advance) produced a jug of his finest. After that—chaos—then a story telling contest between Johnny McElroy and Cal Laning and the first three hour lunch in years. Chagrined at losing in the story telling contest Our Sec'y. and Mickey jetted off to London the next week for a round of the theatres and to pick up some new stories. Don't miss the round of stories anticipated for the January meeting. Also you will hear a first hand description of explicit scenes from "The Hut." Our annual co-ed lunch took place early in December in the Tap Room of the Alumni House. Among the nineteen at this affair it was good to welcome Catherine Davison —Johnny's new bride. Also it was good to be with Mary Crist, Jerry Weakley and Kemp Tolly whom we rarely see.

Homecoming 1974 was noisy as expected but also great. Alumni, some 4,000 strong, swamped Annapolis and included Jim Hughes from New Jersey, Louise and Bing Mitchell from Washington, Frank Novak from Germany and Rosalie and Pete Persons from Hawaii. This weekend was so great' that it has been suggested that '29 plan a sub-conclave for Homecoming 1975.

Anyone interested?

Our chairman in San Diego, Chick Frankel, scheduled their November meeting at the Marcorps Recruit Depot on the day of the Army-Navy game. According to our reporter. Bill Darnell, the arrangements made by Dosh and Roddy Rodimon were excellent and the gang mustered two dozen strong. The Chuck Triebels were there—all three generations. Also Elizabeth (formerly Stovall) Willems brought her Army husband General John Willems. Elizabeth and John stayed until shortly after the kick-off and then thoughtfully defected to some Army conclave. Chick Frankel also reported that Chuck Triebel continues to pay him dimes because of his delusions about his golfing.

Adds that "he's easy to psych."

Unfortunately our man in San Francisco, "T." Davison, has found newsgathering so bad that he is asking for his relief. He has done a grand job the last two years and will be hard to replace. However, prospective volunteer West Coast Corresponding Secretaries please sound off.

From "T.'s" area Joe Berkley writes that Hal Westropp was one of his electronics students at the local community college last spring. He then speculates whether or not Hal could be considered a member of '29.

If our claim could be considered paramount to '30's Los Osos (The Bones) would then have the largest per capita of '29 representatives in the country. '29 would certainly like to claim our old friend Hal and see Joe make the Gtiiness Book of Records.

However, this is an Executive Committee matter now scheduled for January provided Bus Denbo does not again bring a jug of his finest.

Our man in Florida, Russ Hart, made plans for a group of '29ers to attend an Army-Navy game brunch sponsored by the Orlando Naval Base Alumni in conjunction with Army Alumni. It must have been some brunch—perhaps that's why no report has been received yet.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Francesca and Dick Ballinger whose son Robert was killed in an explosion while investigating an infiltration tunnel in Korea.

Foxy Fox is residing temporarily in Bethesda Hospital following surgery. Visiting classmates report that he is in good cheer and looks chipper. However, he is concerned about Eleanor who was left behind to tend their five acres of swamp land in Florida. However, Foxy reports they have wonderful neighbors who are keeping a watch. Our best wishes go to Foxy for a speedy recovery.

Newport newspapers report that the Reverend Cannon John Zimmerman was the principal speaker at the local World Community Day. Bet it was a luncheon meeting.

Roy Benson is now rededicated to the work ethic and has become Personnel Consultant to the President of Anne Arundel Community College.

A great variety of beautiful Christmas cards were received this December by your '29 secretarial staff and we thank you for the nice form of encouragement. Among them, and they are still coming in: Elizabeth Wolfe, Lillian and John Zimmerman, Gracious and Bill Galbraith, Red Morse, Joanne and Dick Visser, Irene and Jack Dalton, Liz and Joe D'Avi, Eleanor (Burk) Griffin, Peggy and Pat Humphrey, Elizabeth (Stovall) and John Willems, Hulda Stone, Melva and Woodie Teague and Mary and Ben Coe. We have received a little news from our "unremarried chicks" C25's title, but severely abhorred by word-mechanic Sam Griffith).

Rachel Carmichael sent a letter dated with three starts which we particularly appreciate for it is illustrated in color with a singing chickadee. Rachel thanks us for Muster Notes and Shipmate and adds that she has been overwhelmingly busy taking courses while carrying on her teaching. Also she thanks us for the Christmas card and asks, "whoever is responsible?" Ans.: None other than Joe d'Avi, who handles correspondence from a new home in Florida.

Hulda Stone writes from a new address, 1208 Commons Drive, Sacramento CA 95825: "Thanks to the class for sending me Muster Notes—I am most pleased to have it. My thanks are late because I've been in the process of a new venture. I've moved into a condominium. It's pleasant in a pretty setting of lots of trees and a lake. Steamie's son Perry, a full commander, is now stationed at Annapolis and has quarters there.

He seems very happy with this assignment.

Bill is still in Atlanta with the government.

Hope anyone coming my way will call, 9220144." We have had to give up trying to locate Dorothy Johnson, Bergh's widow.

Last known address 8 Peter Cooper Rd., NYC. Also no luck in locating Helen Greenamyer. Our best wishes go to Martha Trescott who has been very ill in Newport Beach, CA. Eleanor Griffin, Eddie Burke's sister, writes that Adele and Eddie's daughter Pat have found recollections of many of our classmates from when she was a little girl. She is a mother of four now.

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30 Pres., RAdm. Wreford G. Chappie, USN (Ret) Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. M. H. Simons, Jr., USN ( R e t ) . 5506 Cromwell Dr., Bethesda, MD 20016 Percent Members: 82 Mary and Dick Nixon were heading south the middle of December to spend Christmas in Boca Raton with daughter Ann and her husband Martin. Their daughter Maureen and her family spent Thanksgiving with the Nixons. From Boca Raton Dick and Mary plan to go to Central America visiting Guatemala, Costa Rica and Salvador.

"Everything" says Dick, "is fine on the farm. We were able to harvest the fruit crop without getting ourselves mixed up with migrant laborers."

Marian and Brick Blackburn departed from their home in Hilton Head, S.C. in early December to visit Down Under and the Far East. They were to be with number one son Paul and his family in Japan over Christmas and then on to Australia to visit Marian's sister, whose husband is in the Foreign Service and stationed there. From there they were planning to go to New Zealand to see number two son, Stewart, who is studying there on a grant.

The first information packet on the 45th was mailed out a few weeks ago. It contained, among other things, a stamped post card addressed to Gene Sands, which you were requested to fill o u t sign and mail to Gene. Some of you, no doubt, have done this. Bully for you, but if you haven't please correct Gene's address to read "113 Fardale Street." If you have not received the packet, write to Gene Sands at 113 Fardale St., Vienna VA 22180. I couldn't help but be amused by a small bit of "Graffiti" appearing in a recent issue of the Washington Star News: "Class Reunion: Getting together to see who's falling apart."

The Washington, D.C. group met in midDecember at the Commissioned Officers' Mess in Bethesda for their Christmas cocktail-buffet party. It was a grand evening, arranged by Ted Stevens. Attending were Vola and Rolla Adams, Agnes and Jack Agnew, Margaret Brook, Betty and Harmon Briner, St. Clair Craighill (Bob was tied up at the Seminary), Helen and Tim Domer, Barbara and Mullie Foster, Vaughan and Wallie Greene, Peg Hanson, Dick Hunt, Bertha and Andy Jackson, Louise and Jack Jones, Rita and Bill Kirvan, Charlotte and Chief Masterson, Jean and Towser Miller, Lil and Bill Nelson, May and Gene Sands, Louise and Buff Simons, Patty and Bill Snead, Ev and Ted Stevens, Anne (Quiggle) and Strack Strackbein, Lillian and Waddy Wadsworth, Anne and Eddie Wagner, Fran and Don Weller, Margaret and Dave Whelchel and Vera and Glen Williams. Fortyeight in all were there. Herm and Ellie Wakefield were missedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ellie was incarcerated in the hospital with a heart condition.

While Patty Snead was very busy one day in November supervising the final preparations for a fashion show at the Army-Navy Country Club to mark the club's 58th anniversary, she slipped and broke her left arm.

She carried on with the show, however, putting off having the arm set until after she March, 1975

finished her duties. She is back on the job at Lord and Taylor and doing well. Bill Snead, incidentally, hopes to get his Master's degree shortly. In the meantime, he continues to run the business affairs of Madeira School.

The Washington, D.C. Chapter of U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association held its November meeting in the Army and Navy Club. The speaker was Admiral Owen W. Siler, Commandant of the Coast Guard.

Admiral Siler brought us up to date on how the Coast Guard is faring in today's uncertain climate. Particularly interesting was his discourse on the problems we face now and will encounter later in connection with the increased movement of oil by super tankers.

Present at the luncheon were: Dick Hunt, Chief Masterson, Bill Nelson, Buff Simons, Eddie Wagner and Glen Williams. The December luncheon meeting was held on 18 December and was co-ed, well attended by the ladies. The principal speaker was the Honorable William A. Anders (USNA '55), AEC Commissioner and lunar module pilot for Apollo 8. There for '30 were Charlotte and Chief Masterson, Louise and Buff Simons, Anne and Eddie Wagner, Vera and Glen Williams and Dick Hunt. Commissioner Anders delivered a very interesting talk and answered a number of questions from the floor.

We are happy to report that Stuie Moreno weathered her recent surgery in good shape.

The tumor was removed and was determined to be benign. Jay Brown, according to Jack Moreno, is making a gradual recovery from his second cardio-vascular operation. Freddie Bradman is home once again after eighteen days in the hospital with a spinal problem.

Red Cook sends in a brief description of the Annapolis, Califomia post office. It was established September 27, 1901 and has been continuously operated by the same family ever since. The population of the town is 300 or less, and the post office measures approximately 6 feet by 6 feet.

Red Cook at Annapolis Post Office Eleanor Winant has moved from Menlo Park to a town house located at 1353 Zurich Terrace, Sunnyvale CA 94087. The O'Beimes have a new address too, but theirs is temporary, while they wait for their house to be completed. The temporary address is 1415

Mid'n. Cook and Hayes, Fourth Class, Sir 2nd St., Coronado CA 92118. Alice Corbus is now at 99 Winchester Drive, Santa Rosa CA 95401.

As a result of elections held by the SOCAL group in May, Moon Chappie was elected President Emeritus of the group.

Jack Moreno became President, Fred Bradman Vice President and Harvey Burden Secretary-Treasurer.

LCdr. Samuel Yates Austin, Jr., USNR (Ret.) died 22 December in Delray, Florida.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine, sons Andrew and Hunter and three grandchildren.

Samuel lived at 1230 Seaspray Ave., Delray Beach FL 33444.

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Pres.. RAdm. Raymond P. Hunter, USN (Ret.) Secy, RAdm. John Crumpacker, USN (Ret.) 1000 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville,MD 20851 Percent Members: 74 Here is a letter from Carlotta and Bill Williams: "Dear Folks: This has been an eventful year for us. Bill's sight had been slowly failing and in late '73 he had surgery to remove cateracts from both eyes. It was highly successful and they had stabilized enough so he got his first spectacles by the end of the year and contact lenses in early '74. With either he now has 20/20 vision in each eye!

"Last Christmas we spent in our lovely new home here on Hilton Head Island. It is as the brochures say, a sub-tropical paradise tempered by the Gulf Stream. The nearest big city is Savannah, Georgia, only an hour by car, and much closer as the crow flies.

"Bill had to retum to Washington New Year's Day 1974. Carlotta and our dear friend Alice Thomas (who drove down with us) stayed on and did yeoman work unpacking and stowing books, bric-a-brac, etc.

"After a month the girls drove back and Carlotta 'visited' Bill in his one bedroom apartment in Bethesda. After that Carlotta shuttled back and forth, spending more time here on the Island. This was too much for Bill, so he requested early retirement from Computer Sciences Corporation and retired on his birthday, June 8th. He is now an 'on call' consultant to C.S.C. and we have been living the good quiet life here these past six months.

54 "Carlotta had devoted much effort these past few years to studying house plans, the claims of various appliances, plumbing, carpeting, paper, draperies, etc. That our house is lovely, roomy, liveable and labor saving is a credit to all her effort.

"Bill has been busy planting around our house and getting his 'pea patch' established.

Already Carlotta buys no green vegetables and generally has a surplus for friends. Carlotta keeps too busy substituting for a staff of four servants, but has found time to do a little painting.

"We missed our two poodles, Fancy and Sailor whom we lost last year but Bill said if we got a new puppy now, it would be folly. You guessed it, her name is Folly.

She's a toy silver poodle 10 months old, and 8 pounds of adorable mischievousness!

"There is much to do here, golf, tennis, boating, fishing, and beaching. We have 15 miles of the most beautiful ocean beach with a gentle surf that we can hear from our patio—With gorgeous sunsets. You all must stop to visit us and see for yourselves. Carlotta and Bill."

John Kirkpatrick was elected oil man of the year (1974) in Oklahoma by the oil people down there. Knowing how interested and active John is in Naval Academy affairs we can be sure he's the same in anything that goes on in Oklahoma and richly deserves that recognition.

We are sorry to report that Jean Madden passed away in her sleep on 21 December at the Naval Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. George may be contacted as follows: RAdm. George B. Madden, # 2 0 6 Goat Island, Newport RI 02840.

I have an incomplete report that Cliff Iverson was involved in a hunting accident during the fall. I hope I'm wrong but the report states that his gun went off unintentionally and that he was hit in the face at close range, losing one eye. Our sympathies to you. Cliff. Write to him, you fellows and gals, at 5320 Sugar Hill, Houston TX 77027.

Here's some interesting news from the West Coast and a great picture of some wonderful guys and gals. Bill Hollister sent it to me. A group of the more agile and junior member of the West Coast '31ers participated in a four day golf and fun vacation at the Alisal Ranch and Country Club near Solvang, Califomia. Very carefully planned and pushed through by Andy Hill, a total of sixteen sand-baggers assembled at "iVs fun and golf vacation

the Ranch on Sunday, 17 Nov. Included were Jean and Andy Hill, Margaret and Larry Cook, Jane and Dean Black, Betty and Noah Adair, Fran and Ernie Ellsworth, Louise and Ken Romberg, Norma and Bill Hollister and the group was rounded out and properly chaperoned by Demouy and Louise Lynch '30. After golf on Sunday the festivities commenced with a celebration of the Cook's fortieth wedding anniversary.

Each lady was presented with a beautiful orchid direct from the luxurious orchid ranch of the Cooks and Larry's champagne flowed freely at dinner which brought forth many toasts to the bride and groom as well as many irrevelant ones to a lot of other stuff. Get-togethers were held every evening after golf and the chaperones not only maintained proper decorum and a suitable level of ribaldry among the group but also provided popcorn for each occasion. The perfect weather and other activities were enjoyed by all. The picture provided herewith approximately represents the attendees. Prior to departure it was tentatively agreed that another such affair should be scheduled for sometime in the early spring and any interested parties should contact Ken Romberg.

32 Pres., VAdm. Lloyd M. Mustin, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Francis D. Foley, USN (Ret.) 77 Shipwright St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 70 HERE AND THERE WITH '32 As you may know. Shipmate is on a 10issue per year schedule and there is no submission of copy in December. This leaves us with a gap which we will try to recoup in this issue.

Bob Denig wrote us in November to say that he was about to retire from Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. Inc. but planned to remain in Los Altos where he is already enrolled in nearby De Anza College. Mary and Bob were recently presented with a grandson, Owen Denig Johnson, by their daughter, Alston. The latter resides in Richmond, Va., where her husband is employed

by Ryan Homes Inc. Bob said that he had recently talked to Bob Beer who is well and preparing for retirement himself this year.

Nemo Howe reported that "the Tidewater Detachment had a dandy beer and shrimp party in mid-November at the O'club, Little

Creek. Those attending were Ruby and Jerry Miller, Theora and Earl Hydeman, Mary Bruce Prince (Howard was unable to come), Janice and Walt Asmuth, Evelyn and Bemie Freund, and Marty and Nemo. Notably absent were Dory and Tommy Hopkins and Kenny Letts (who was in the shower when the word was passed)." He added that it was "a very fine meeting with much lively conversation."

Although the December luncheon meeting of the Washington chapter missed the presence of our President, Lloyd Mustin, away on a trip with Emily to Mexico, it was enlivened by the presence of two out-of-towners whom we seldom get to see, John Spangler and Joe Tschirgi. Among the 26 classmates who attended were two other local members who don't show up too often, Owen Fang and Jack Seager. Spangler reported that Mai Munger had the organization and initial planning for our 45th reunion well in hand and also that he (John) would be glad to play golf with any of us who would like to try Pebble Beach.

Charlotte and John were the guests of honor at a cocktail buffet hosted by Eddie and Andy Nisewaner at their home in Bethesda.

Jeanne and Joe Tschirgi were enroute from El Paso to Kenya to visit their daughter, but "Slippery Joe" slipped away before we could learn the details of this safari.

It seems that many of us are on the move in one direction or another these days. Dick Williams, who by the way is a particularly faithful correspondent in his new role as an Area Representative, reports that Jo and he journeyed up from Atlanta for the ArmyNavy game. They enjoyed a sizeable family reunion in Alexandria enroute which included their son Richard, '65, as well as Rosa Miller and four Miller grandchildren.

Bill being temporarily out of commission.

The onward trek by Amtrack to Philadelphia, dubbed by a newsman as the "Gold Braid and 86 Proof Special," was reported as being "extremely quiet and dignified" which may be so, but sure sounds like an anomaly to us. Be that as it may, they joined Sally and Brooks Harral, Jim Humrichouse, Charlie Odend'hal, Dorothy and Country Quarles, and Erma and Al Slayden to cheer on a welcome Navy victory.

Owen Fang continues to teach school in Alexandria. Ruth and he have three boys— one at V.P.I, who is to become a Navy doctor—and a daughter married to the son of the Les Heseltons, '43. Jack Seager thankfully reports the good news that Bo has made a remarkable recovery from her hip difficulties and now manages very well indeed without crutch or cane. This has been due in part to the beneficent waters of the Gulf of Mexico but, we suspect, more to Bo's faith and courage combined with Jack's devoted attention. As a testimonial to her recovery, they undertook a very enterprising trip to Iceland last summer in a 1645 ton vessel out of Norfolk. They were the only passengers aboard and we suspect Jack was trying to convince Bo that all those stories he tells about the Murmansk run in WW II were true. In any case. Jack is active in the real estate business and will be glad to rent or sell you a house in Severna Park as soon as he returns from Florida.

Our Christmas mail always brings welcome tidbits of news from some of you.

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55 Among items of interest to all, Frances and Joe Jaap admit that they escaped some of the chores of the season by going off to Oklahoma City for a visit with their son Jody, '60, and family; Ginny Smith was venturing afield from Jacksonville to Chicago for the holidays, while Dorothy and Harry Reiter were finally back home in Florida. Midshipmen Lee Sutherland, '78, our 1974 Honor Scholarship designate, was off on his first leave. Helena and John Lietwiler's Christmas newsletter contained an interesting account of a trip they made to India last fall. At Srinagar, Kashmir, they lived aboard a large houseboat on Lake Dal being cared for by the owner/guide/mentor, a houseboy, a cook, and two boat boys.

They spent most of their three weeks stay visiting ancient art treasures of India and Nepal, covering Kashmir, the Old Delhis.

Agra, Kathmandu, Patan, Calcutta, and Darjeeling with a side trip to Sikkim. Back to Heathrow, they decided to prolong their stay abroad and back-tracked to Switzerland. In Winterthur. plagued by bad weather, they spent most of their time in museums and struggling with a rental car. Incidentally, gasoline was $2.25 per gallon, so cheer up!

They enjoyed Kashmir enough to make another visit, found the remainder of India and Nepal very instructive, saw their French godchildren for the first time, and had another visit to the Lietwiler ancestral home.

Omer Lucier writes that Simonne and he have retumed to Saint Paul-en-Foret, France, after having spent some time in Florida where they were looking for a new home.

Their thoughts are now tuming toward San Francisco and they hope to put their planned attendance at our 45th reunion to double use in finding a place there. Omer enclosed a welcome check for the Class of 1932 Honor Scholarship Fund. Thanks. Omer. This reminds us that several of you have professed some confusion in the initial explanation of expectations with regard to that Fund. Our goal is $20,000, period. Obviously, if 200 of us each contributed Si00. the goal would be met. This would be a one-time contribution. However, since SI00 is a lot of money if you don't have i t any amount, however small, is quite acceptable. Some might wish to participate on a lesser scale while others might be willing to contribute SlOO. but prefer to reach their individual total in increments. That would be O.K. too. Checks may be sent directly to the Naval Academ>' Foundation, 48 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis MD 21401 or to the Class Secretary.

Please indicate that they are for the "Class of 1932 Honor Scholarship Fund," and Elliott Loughlin will so credit them. We have a long way to go to reach our goal, so please don't get annoyed if we keep bringing this matter to your attention. Remember, your contribution is tax deductible.

A note from Wiggie Wigelius informs us that "the family law cases come in—divorces, adoptions, probate—and my number three novel—Gothic Romance with t S P — will surely emerge. Enjoy it a lot." He recalled a memorable class get-together in 1941 when about two dozen of the original plankowners at the N.A.S. Jacksonville went by bus to Femandina for an oyster party.

Izzy Schwartz was the winner and the only sober one except the driver, whom we paid March, 1975

to stay away from the beer. And speaking of winners. Wiggie will probably have been elected a county judge by the time this goes to press.

There was an excellent turnout at the January luncheon in Washington, bolstered, as Leon Kintberger observed, by nine Annapolitans. It was agreed that the February luncheon would include wives and widows and that the April or May gathering would be in Annapolis, also to include the gals.

Some items of interest: Earl Pinkston recently retired and was awarded a medal, but is too modest to tell us what for—distinguished accomplishment no doubt; Modoc Sunderland finally disposed of his "custombuilt" boat to some poor unsupecting Englishman, so his previous offer of a trip to Tahiti is out; Margaret and Moe Archer were in the D.C. area over Christmas for a family reunion at which 36 persons were present, half under the age of 18; Jack Counihan was in town on a visit from Tangiers, but has since taken the "Road to Morocco" once again. Next time stick around. Jack; we don't care about you, but we would like to see Frances.

One parting shot: Area Representatives, arise! Reveille! If you want the Secretary to tell it like it is, send in some news. Make it up if you must.

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Pres., VAdm. B. M. Strean, USN ( R e t ) 5038 North 30th St., Ariington. VA 22207 Sec'y-Treas.. Capt. D. R. McMullen, USN ( R e t ) 8828 Burning Tree Rd.. Bethesda, MD 20034 Percent Members: 69 With the boys of summer flexing up to do their thing I know I am way out of phase to mention football. However, as I write this on 7 January the Super Bowl has not been played and besides I have not had any earlier opportunity to mention our own annual classic. Prompted by earlier reports that the Army-Navy game would not be televised this year (1974) Mary and I made early irrevocable plans to attend. I do not know how it was with you guys in front of the tube (I can guess) but along about the second half after the sun had gone down behind the press box on the west side of the J. F.K. (otherwise known as Municipal) Stadium (Navy, as the host team, had west stand) I began to feel about the same way I felt in Franklin Field on 1 December 1929 when we played Dartmouth. With about eight minutes to go in the final quarter I began to pray that both teams would keep it on the ground and in bounds; I wasn't sure that if I made it out of the stadium my toes would ever again articulate.

Besides the McMullens braving the cold and missing the instant replays were: Larry Neville with his guest Msgr. O'Brien, Bob Camera and son Dave (Freshman at The Citadel but hoping to switch to Navy), and Bill Seipt and guest (Bob said he saw Bill Dawson sitting some distance from the '33 section). One of the feature attractions of this games was attendance by President Ford: on the Navy side during the first half, the President sat on the same row as "33 but some forty odd seats closer to the 50 yard

line. Well, it wasn't pro football we watched but the Army-Navy game is like sex—even at its worst it's pretty dam good.

Another feature of the season just passed is the joint 1933 West Point-Annapohs luncheon which was held the Tuesday before the game. Navy was host this year so the affair was held at the Bethesda Naval Hospital O'Club. There were 38 attendees equally divided between Army and Navy and following long established custom everyone present put a buck in the post as a bet on the game. Actually, there were 42 bucks in the pot as four gents eligible to attend sent their dollar by proxy; these $42 were tumed over to Smoke Strean for use as postage and pettys in connection with the Washington-Annapolis group affairs. Navy attendance at this luncheon was: Blick, Blouin, Hal Bowen, Caldwell, Cobb, Bill (Red) Davis, Erck, King, Lane, MacDonald, Mandarich, Mayberry, McKibben, McMullen, Ogden, Strean, Sublette, Travis and Wright. No new retirements were reported from this crowd although I don't think some of them can hold out much longer. In midJanuary Dottie and Willie Rakow will take off for a month in Costa Rica; CarmeUta and Charlie Blick spent Xmas Holidays in Hawaii, as did Corinne and Carl Jones.

In early November Dottie Norris and Maudie Fredericks flew down to the Norris hideaway at Mazatlan while Ed Norris and E^die Fredericks drove down. The two Eds did some hunting and fishing on the way at Los Mochis; shooting (ducks and doves) was great but fishing in Lake Miguel-Hidalgo only fair. Eddie Fredericks was back in San Diego in time for the December luncheon attended by Monroe, Coye, Bruning, Ed Miller, Price, Meneke, Bird, Rumble, Shook and Fredericks. Mary Price and Baxter Russel are recovering at their respective homes after major surgery—Eddie reports both are doing well. Discussions at the San Diego lunch indicated a high interest in assembling Heathkit TV sets with an impressive percentage of workable output. Ed Miller has gone in for solar heating with a system installed on the roof of his garage to heat the swimming pool. Jack Coye is Commodore of the Coronado Yacht Club having moved up from Vice Commodore. Hank Monroe is active as the local (San Diego) Alumni President with some emphasis on getting literature on seapower into local high school libraries; he gets other alumni to contribute their periodicals and books on the subject to the libraries. Eddie Fredericks represented the Class and the Navy League at the final reunion of the Great White Fleet Association in San Diego on 16 December.

Some other bits and pieces from the West Coast. Lee and Jim Elliott's younger son is an attomey with the Comptroller of the Currency and lives in the Washington area.

Carl Jones located Spike Long vacationing in Escondido where Spike was giving his shingles the benefit of a little warm dry air; Spike intends to retum to Oregon in the spring. Carl Jones and Al Ryan are living in a place called Lake San Marcos so I asked Carl what and where this was: Carl describes it as an "adult" golfing and boating development located between Vista and Escondido—17 miles from Camp Pendleton —7 miles in from coast—and 15 minutes from La Costa. The lake here is a reservoir

56 three miles long populated primarily by sail and electric powered boats; the residents are by and large retired (including about 50 military—all services), pleasant, fun loving and moderately well to do—altogether an attractive place to live. Kris and Harry Maynard's (Bellevue, WA) daughter was sworn in as an Ensign (NC) USNR in December and after indoctrination at Newport will be assigned to the U.S. Naval Hospital, Bethesda—late February. From Charlotte and Lew Snider (San Francisco) I get word of goings on in the Bay Area—mostly from Charlotte because since Lew re-retired and took up hobbies, odd jobs and Sidewalk Astronomy he is much too busy to write.

Charlotte says that after the Santa Barbara weekend the principal social event in her area is an occasional visit to the commissary where she is likely to mn into the Ren Haydens or the Bal Cheathams—Betty Cheatham is wont to brag about her goddaughter Lisa Heinz (daughter of Dee & Pickles Heinz) who is a freshman (or should I say freshperson) at Cal Tech.

Ben Dodson sent me a nice little letter from Hawaii where he and Margaret live when they are not exploring some other part of the Pacific Ocean Area. Ben retired from Bache & Co. where he had specialized in commodities—silver, pork bellies, etc.—and now has a little office set up at home where he will assist a few clients with bonds or gold mining shares and in tax season he writes income tax returns at Bank of Hawaii.

Last Spring Ben and Margaret flew to New Zealand (courtesy of MAC) and, basing at Christchurch, explored both islands. In the summer they were in Los Angeles and San Francisco visiting friends and returned to Hawaii via Anchorage, Alaska! Both Ben and Margaret are enjoying good health thanks to regular swimming from the Outrigger Canoe Club beach and good martinis.

Incidentally, Ben sent me a check with the "Pay to the Order of" left blank; but for the fact that my mortgage is already paid off I would have known exactly what to do with it so in the absence of any other ideas I filled it out for the 'Class of 1933 USNA." Lib and Jim (Soupy) Campbell sent me a Xmas card and note reporting all they knew about '33ers in Norfolk. Margaret Buie had some '33ers in for a pre-Christmas party —the Effie and Cliff Campbells, the Jim Campbells, Katie and Tom Christopher and Madeline Kane; a real "generation" party including children and grandchildren. Last August Soupy and Kent Glover ('54) sailed a 35' Morgan from Annapolis to Norfolk, ordinarily a routine affair hardly worthy of mention but apparently in this case the mariners ran into heavy weather and bucked 35 knot headwinds for four days—Lib describes it as "4 days before the mast with tiller lashed and all that stuff." Lib and Jim are delighted that their son Barton (Princeton '62) has received a promotion with Reynolds Metal that will bring him to the home office in Richmond.

Jim Kastein, a Third Battalion comrade in arms of mine, writes from Waupun, Wisconsin where he is still full-time president of the Waupun Nat'l Bank, albeit with tentative plans to retire at the end of '75. I get the impression that he would like to retire now but that the bank has expansion plans that he feels an obligation to see well on

the way to implementation before pulling the string. Jim manages two vacations a year—one in late winter or early spring when he and Helen cop out on the bad weather and the second a three week fishing and relaxation in northern Wisconsin. His favorite hobby is golf and he boasts a respectable handicap of 2 on his home course although he doesn't do quite that well on others. Jim is a member of the Senior Golf Association of Wisconsin and usually plays in some seven or eight of their events in the summer on the better courses in the state, mostly the Milwaukee area. Incidentally, Jim is the only one of the twelve midwestern C/Ms to whom I wrote last July who has responded.

Kip and George Laird are having a ball on their farm near Harrisburg, Pa. where George works for the state; retirement plans are for '76 when he will have a 25% retirement credit with the state. George (Robinhood) Laird got his deer on the first day of bow and arrow season (28 Sept.): "I walked down my hayfield to the creek, waited about 15 minutes, along came a buck and I dropped it with a perfect bullseye behind the shoulder—range 37 yards." George also does a lot of trout fishing in season and ties his own flies. Just so you do not worry too much about the callouses on George's hands from farm work I have learned that his acreage is rented to a dairy farmer who raises feed crops on it and all George (10%) and Kip (90%) do is raise a few vegetables and look after two horses.

Mary and I are off to Europe about midApril for two or three months, more or less, depending on how the financing holds out and the enthusiasm is maintained. Anyone writing a letter with info for the Class Notes and mailing it on or after 7 April should send it to Smoke Strean whose address is shown at the top of this column.

On 9 January our classmate Bob Madden lost a prolonged battle with cancer. He is survived by his wodow, Memsie, of 14 Loma Linda, Casa Loma, Lakeland FL 33803; a son Robert H. and a daughter Nancy M. Simmons; a brother and sister and three grandchildren.

34 Pres., Capt. H. D. Fuller, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.), 129 Spa View Ave., Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 77 Mike Sellars reports from Orlando: "Ol' Mike retired again after ten years plus as a missile systems engineer with Martin Marietta Corporation Aerospace Division in Orlando. Now doing volunteer work with hospital x-ray patients, playing golf four days a week, bowling, and lowering both handicaps, and still doing all those things around the house. Also took over as President, Central Florida Chapter, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. Mary Agnes still doing her thing; i.e., helping everybody and anybody. We had a ball at the Fabulous Fortieth due to a lot of outstanding Committee work, and we're looking forward to another gettogether. When traveling through Orlando give us a buzz and drop by."

Bev Van Buskirk sends word that he re-

cently married Mrs. Eleanore Buss of Sun City, Arizona and his mailing address will remain the same. While on their honeymoon they had a wonderful visit with Jean and Paul Van Lewien in Seattle. Bev also reports that they have recently had a grand reunion with his oldest daughter Judi and her husband Mel Wood who have recently settled in the Phoenix area.

In October Nonie and Bill Peeler moved down to Santa Barbara (2014 Santa Barbara Street).

Betty and Bob Hardy are now residing at 2833 Oakton Manor Court, Oakton VA 22124.

An item overlooked by your reporter last year was the Morro Bay Art Association's presentation of paintings by several artists including our Al Gebelin. Betty and Al are now settled at Sunset Court, Morro Bay CA 93442.

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Pres., Capt Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler, (SC) USN ( R e t ) , 6650 Van Winkle Dr., Falls Church, VA 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 66 Jesse Gay became '35's newest bridegroom on 4 Dec. '74 when he and Gwendolen Vandernat were married at All Saints Episcopal Church in Chevy Chase, MD. They enjoyed a brief honeymoon in Puerto Rico and are now residing in Jesse's townhouse in McLean, Va. Gwen, the daughter of Mrs. Hilda Crenshaw of Washington, D.C. and the late Congressman Grant Mouser of Ohio, has spent most of her life in the Washington-Baltimore area and has met many '35ers at Homecomings '73 & '74 and at the '73 pre-Army-Navy game gettogether at Bob Cushman's. We welcome Gwen as our newest '35ette and wish them both much happiness.

Al Bowker reports from Santa Barbara that he and Nellie plan to attend our 40th and are looking for another couple who'd like to fly back with them in their Bonanza. Al also says: (1) Eddie Bridewell and his new bride were out there from New York City for a few days last summer, and (2) he plays golf once in a while with John Baranowski of Santa Monica and with Groome Marcus of Calabasas.

As part of '35's long standing sponsorship of the 35th Co. Wardroom in Bancroft Hall, the Class made a donation in Nov. toward the purchase of a refrigerator. Midn.

1/c Scott C. Peterson 35th Co. Wardroom Pres., sends the "heartfelt thanks" of the 35th Co. to the Class of '35. He offers their services as escorts for any members of the Class planning to visit the Academy or even when just stopping by.

Kirk Kirkpatrick has signed up for our 40th and reports successfully undergoing inter-cranial surgery on 1 Nov. '74 at the hands of a very fine neuro-surgical team at the Portsmouth, VA Naval Hospital. They corrected an aneurysm on an artery at the base of the brain on the right side. Resultant partial paralysis of the left side he is overcoming with exercise.

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57 ment, this time from Grumman Corp. He has built a new home in the south in order to get away from the cold wet weather of New York. He moved in Jan. to 135 Harrogate Rd.. St. Simons Is. GA 31522. This is on the 4th fairway of the Sea Palms Golf & Country Club and also about 5 minutes from the Inland Waterway which separates St. Simons from Brunswick. He "will have the welcome mat out for any and all in the Spring of 1975."

A couple of other address changes recently received: Bill Francis has moved from Sandusky, OH, to Route 1. Box 24, Bayside CA 95524. (He reports that he will be teaching at Humboldt State Univ. until 15 June.); Rosey Budd's widow, Jane, moved from Pompano Beach, FL, in Jan 7 4 to 1760 Avenida del Mundo, Apt. 107, Coronado CA 92118.

Frank Hess, from Piedmont, CA, sent in some news with his dues. He is still working as an Administrative Officer for the Di\ision of Highways for the State of Calif.

He and Sarah don't expect to be able to make our 40th but will try for the 50th.

Their youngest Dan, graduated from the Univ. of Calif, in D e c , so they wiU have their house to themselves in "75.

Virgie Vestel's widow. Jo. writes in about her favorite charit\'. the Mid-Florida Council for International \isitors (MFCIV). a volunteer organization of which she is a member. It provides help to groups of individuals brought to the U.S. by the International Visitors Program of the Dept of State. Central Florida is a very p>opular stop for these foreign groups because of Disney World.

Cape Canaveral and Sea World, but their main purpose is to meet their professional counterparts: e.g., newspaper editors, mayors, radio station directors, government administrators, etc. MFCrV in addition to providing entertainment, arranges transportation for professional appointments, sightseeing and shopping, locates friends and relatives and provides guidance and escort senice. Jo says she has had many of these foreign visitors to her home for lunch, dinner or a swim including a group of 45 students from 18 countries, 6 foreign governors. 5 Turkish mayors and the King of Micronesia among others. So far, representatives of 54 countries have visited her home.

Regretfully rejxjrted is the death on 20 Nov. "74 of Bill Thompson's wife, Bea, at Coronado, CA, after a prolonged illness.

(Bea was also Omar Spain's sister.) In addition to the senices which were held at Coronado, services and interment took place at Arlington National Cemetery on 26 Nov. Many classmates and friends were present at both services. Margaret and Jack Brandt did much to get the word out in the Washington area and arranged a coffee at Ft. Myer chapel following interment, where everyone had a much better chance to chat with, and express their condolences to. Bill and his family. Nancy Spain came down from Skaneateles, NY. The Class made a donation to the Marine Military Academy at Harlingen. TX. in memory of Fred Ramsey, who died 27 Oct. "74. as reported in the Jan. Feb. Shipmate.

The Superintendent in acknowledging receipt of same, said that Fred's name will be inscribed in the Book of Remembrance in the chapel of that Academy.

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Whitey McGill, writing from Coupeville, WA, relative to Fred's death, noted that the article in the Nov. Sliipmate on the Horse Marines shows on page 20 a picture of Fred Pres., Capt. F. G. Law, USN (Ret.) on his favorite steed, Pete, leading the De- Sec'y, Capt. W. M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) tachment along Legation St. to participate 4720 Sedgwick St., N.W., Washington, DC in an "All Arms Review," a formal parade 20016 staged periodically for visiting dignitaries. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) Whitey further remarks: "Those little Mon4101 Downing St., Annandale, VA 22003 golian ponies were well trained and could Percent Members: 65 execute the parade maneuvers without riders Although the new year has just begun at when the occasion infrequently arose. As a this writing, it will almost be spring again finale to our dress parades on the Guard by the time you read this news. Nevertheless, Parade Ground, the Horse Marines would better late than never. So here comes the circle the parade ground at a gallop, as latest word on '36ers since the last Shipmate, shown in the picture on page 17, while the gleaned as it was from past events, letters, foot troops stood in mass formation in the and the many Christmas cards received. center of the area. On one of these jaunts The December Husband and Wives lunchduring a dress parade for a visiting pereon at Vinson Hall on 11 December was a sonage. Pete shied at a loose piece of paper success with 16 present: Blanche & Jack as the troop thundered down the back Baumeister, Pat & Dick Bradley, Ede & Bill stretch. Fred landed embarrassingly in a Ellis, Norm Gillette, Elena & Jim Gray, freshly dug ditch, and a riderless Pete proudWillard Hanger, Rosa & Frank Law, Marly led the detachment by the reviewing stand as if nothing had happened. The in- garet & John Oseth, and Kathleen & Jack cident cost Fred a keg of beer for the troop- Ryder. After a "talkative" social hour and a ers, the standard penalty for being 'po- delicious luncheon, Frank Law reported on the responses to date on the planned 40th liced'." Whitey and Fred had proceeded to Reunion in '76; over 60—couples that is, China together in late 1935; were both not age—have indicated their intentions to married there in 1937 each serving as the be present. So all indications are that the other's best man; both attended the Army 40th will be a gala event. News tidbits Signal School, Ft. Monmouth, NJ, in 1938picked up: Kathleen & Jack Ryder were all 39. where their wives presented them with hep for the holidays with plans to attend a their first bom sons in Apr. '39. Whitey's family reunion in Dallas. Texas and the wife. Allaire, is the sister of Al Fleming Cotton Bowl game. The Oseth's announced ('36). that their younger daughter, Joyce, was Dick Hale has updated his biographic engaged to Coast Guardsman Paul Wheeler data: he retired from the Shell Oil Co. in of West Hartford, Conn. Their marriage is 1966 after 30 good years; entered graduate planned for the fall of this year after Paul school at U. of Texas, earning his MEd in completes his period of obligated service. It the Earth Sciences; has been with the Austin, being Rosa Law's birthday, Jim Gray, in TX. public schools since 1968 as an Earth good voice, was joined by everyone in singScience teacher. His wife. Robin, is also ing "Happy Birthday" before adjournment. with the public school system as a librarian.

A note from Gene Riewe back in DecemDick says retirement will catch up with ber reports: '"36 attendance at the A&N him again in "78. and he'll have to start game was sparse, but the faithful—Emily & another career at that time.

Paul Stimson, Norm Gillette accompanied Steve Carpenter brought his Class dues up by son Bill and wife, Logan Cresap, and to date and sent in some news "to let myself—have been rewarded by participating others know that (he) is still around." He in a 70-0 joint rout in the past two years. and his wife. Rachel, live in Santa Ana, Beat Army in 7 5 ! " CA, and love it. They have 5 children, 3 Other end-of-the-year letters or notes and by his first marriage and 2 by her former cards received are shared with you by marriage. EI Toro Marine Base golf course news from: is his favorite, and he uses it on a weekly Jack Noel (17 Nov.): "We are in Tehran basis. He has completed 16 years employnow directing the lESC program in this ment at Rockwell International, though he booming place. . . . Our Navy is active in had a brief interruption when, on 1 Sept. assisting the Iranian Navy and we run into "73. he experienced a cardiac arrest on the old friends constantly. Biggest surprise was first tee of the golf course at the Stardust my USNA roommate. Bob Tyler, who is Inn in San Diego. Fortunately, there was a here with Computer Senices—same outfit doctor in his foursome whom he hadn't preDick Pratt was with for a while. We see viously met but who went to work on him Rita and Bob often and had the pleasure of immediately and, with the assistance of the being their guests at the Marine Corps Birthgolf pro with an oxygen kit. was able to day BaU. . . . We lead an active big city restart his heart. He remained unconscious Ufe here—none of the amenities are missing; for a week at Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Imperial Country Club 10 minutes away and upon coming to. felt fine except for a with a rapidly improving golf course and sore chest which he didn't understand until superb tennis facilities. We five half an hour he was informed of what had happened. up in the hills out of the smog and don't After 2 more weeks in the hospital and 2 often venture back into the city except to months recuperation at home, he retumed go to the office even though there are to work. Fate surely played a part in having movies, nightclubs, good restaurants, good Steve in a foursome with an unknown but U.S. library, etc. The U.S. Forces provide competent doctor, at that particular time and radio and TV. bless them, and an APO we place. Obviously, it was intended that he can use. . . . We spent a week in Afghanisshould still be around, for which we are all tan where we saw Buzshazi. an ancient game truly grateful. of the Mongol hordes of Ghengis Khan.

58 then went over the Kyber Pass to Peschewar, Pakistan for a day, followed by a flight to Bamian and then to Masir-e-Sharif to see Bakl, the ancient city of Alexander the Great. Also met some interesting people in Kabul. This ancient land, once the crossroads of the world before the days of commerce by sea, is waking from the slumber of centuries. . . . Mary plans a trip to Kenya in February, and we both hope to get back to Sotogrande for a week in March and also make our annual trip to Seattle for a reunion with the children and grandchildren in August. . . . All the best to everyone."

work. I continue as New England Director of the Humane Society of the U.S. with my chief hobbies being doing-up the new-old house, photographing animals and plants, sailing my minuscle sloop and flying in a free balloon. One day I hope one of my Washington business trips will coincide with a Vinson Hall luncheon. . . . We're off the beaten path, but Bill Lederer from nearby Vermont did stop by our New Hampshire home. Joe Woodville paid us a visit at our Maine place, but unfortunately we were away. . . . All the best to everyone." Our apology, Jim, for the "ME bust."

John Preston (18 Nov.): "Frank Robinson's widow, according to her sister, lives in New York City—telephone: (212) 4753242. Sorry, I don't have the address. . . .

What about Roy Krogh's widow, a noted omission in the Roster? I seem to recall sending in her address." Sorry, John, your information must have fallen victim to the "Dead-Letter Office" since a search of the files reveals nothing. Please send the address again. Meanwhile, our thanks for bringing this omission to our attention; doubt that very many knew Roy had married prior to his untimely death.

"Davvy" Davenport (27 Nov.): "Despite Watergate & Tidal Basin excitement, our year has gone well. . . . Lucille's outside interests have been mainly Rollins College courses; mine, mostly C of C work. We're both helping in Mental Health Agency projects. . . . Our high point in '74 was a Mediterranean cruise in the QE II with a C of C tour group, but in '75 it will be our joining the '36 Grandparents' Club at last! . . . Susie and Ed Hoffman made a short stopover here on their cross-country trek; reported seeing a lot of friends and classmates, had dinner with us and the Dick Wallaces at the Officers' Club, and then disappeared toward Key West. Both seemed happy and looked great. . . . Regards to all the Washington clan."

Ross Hirshfeld (2 Dec): "We're dug in here in Denver and will be happy to see all who come this way. Missed the Oelheims not long ago due to prior commitments and their very abbreviated stop in the city, but we had a small '36 reunion at Lowry AFB last Saturday for the Army game when the two Alumni Associations got together— Evelyn & Ernie Humphrey and ourselves.

Also hosted Gene Riewe this fall when out our way. . . . One son is now teaching and getting an advanced degree in Biology at U. of Nevada Las Vegas—a plausible excuse for going out there is search of silver dollars; the other son is a deep sea diver in the Persian Gulf. I keep busy with a one-lung company of which I am also the janitor, and a periodic search for the Mother Lode."

Jim Shaw (17 Dec): "Just received December Shipmate—great column on '36.

However, you have our summer place listed as MA (Mass.) instead of ME (Maine). I never have liked the Post Office computerdictated abbreviations, and MA and ME are good examples of the possible confusion. No great crunch except I would hate to have any '36ers hunting all over Massachusetts for a non-existent town. . . . Bettsy has shifted from decorating people in the dress business to decorating houses in the fun business. Her hobbies are her grandchildren, salvage of waif people and pets, gardening, canning and all types of needle-

Jimmy Rutter (17 Dec): "Your November column misquoted my letter to Frank Law. I am with California Department of Health and State Civil Service, not the City of Long Beach as reported—although L.B. does have one of the very finest Departments of Health, it is normally a county and state function. . . . So far as I know, Mark Hattan did live on Ocean Blvd., but the latest Directory now lists him at 460 Bolero Way, Newport Beach CA 92661."

Sorry about the "goof" Jimmy, and thanks for the clue on Mark Hattan.

Warren Bradley (18 Dec): "Christmas greetings from the Intracoastal Waterway.

After exploring some of the Chesapeake last summer, we've sailed (mostly with our iron wind') down to Marineland Marina where we've temporarily swallowed the anchor.

Late in January we'll head south again to see some more of Florida, the Keys, and possibly the Bahamas. In the spring we should be back in Maryland waters again.

This has been quite a change from our trailering of last year when we saw you at Homecoming. . . . Have a happy 1975."

Good to hear from the Bradleys. This year's kudo for unique Christmas cards goes to Thelma and Warren. It was a wonderful caricature of their yacht CUMULUS, high and dry between Annapolis and Key West, with a turtle and sea gulls looking on as the "iron wind" went "phut—phut—phut." Our best to you both for a happy voyage and new year.

Web Kiker (20 Dec): "Laura plans to go back to work in January if her back can take it. We feel so blessed that she's come out of all this as well as she has." For those who may be latecomers: Laura, Eve and Web's daughter, was in the Civil Air Patrol and was badly injured early last year in a plane crash in Georgia. It was touch and go for quite a spell, but apparently competent surgery has pulled her through. We are happy to hear the good news and wish Laura good luck and an ultimate complete recovery.

Bob Odening (20 Dec): "Sylvia and I got the year off to a flying start by jetting to Hawaii for a delayed honeymoon. Enjoyed my role as a Kamaaina guide on a nostalgic tour of my boyhood haunts. Pointed out the spot at Ft. DeRussey where Harry Stark and I were sworn in as Scouts, circa '25.

Visited the Pali via the old road, ti-leafed on Tantalus and circumnavigated Pearl. Still think Hawaii is the greatest vacation spot as many times as I've been there. . . . Retumed to supervising our offspring's activities to a degree. Tim and Sue are making their own way—Tim still getting bit parts in Hollywood; Sue working in Newport Beach.

Jerry is opting for pre-med at Occidental, Andy is at USC, and Cam at Cati School

in Santa Barbara. . . . Sylvia and I plan to make the 40th, but haven't committed ourselves yet. She has met some of the So. Cal. '36ers and has received a warm welcome from them into the fold. . . . Our very best wishes to all."

Bill Parham called last week inquiring about the 40th. We reminded him we needed news from the San Diego area, and most promptly he came through with the following tidbits: Anne and Otis Cole: Otis says he's strictly retired now and has plenty of time to devote to his Irwin 37 ft. sloop Tem II but with no lengthy cruises planned as yet.

Anne active in the local art association, and in January busy hosting Otis Cole III and daughter-in-law, Ann, and granddaughter, Kelly Ann. Otis III will soon deploy to the Far East.

Lou and Don Merker: Don is retired now from teaching school and is concentrating on their beautiful garden and having some rooms redone. Both daughters and their husbands were in town for Xmas. No trips planned for the Merkers until the one East for the 40th.

Joan and Bill Thomas: Another pair of strictly retireds!—Joan as a Commander and Bill from his teaching chores. As usual with Coronadoans, gardening and golf occupy practically all of their time. Planning for the 40th is in its early stages.

Charley Holcombe: Spends his time keeping in touch with his children and 7 grandchildren; they are spread from Maine to Australia, where son Bradley works for Texaco.

Charley's home on the 12th fairway gives him the opportunity to observe other golfers when he is forced to leave the course for his gardening chores.

Margie Holmshaw: Her job in advertising and public relations with the Hotel Del Coronado keeps her in close touch with the pulse of Coronado. . . . Both sons were home for Xmas; Fred is in his last year at Cal, while Peter is job-hunting in San Francisco after graduating from Cal last year.

Carol and Ralph Humes: Ralph is still matching his wits with the stock market as a broker for Shearson Hammill. He says this is his last year, and definitely plans for Carol and him to be included for the 40th.

Susie and Ed Hoffman: They have given up sailing for good and moved into the Coronado Shores with a superb view of the Coronados Islands and Point Loma. Sunset watching their latest hobby.

Polly and Jimmie McCauIey: They were all set to visit daughter Polly Ann and family in Sun Valley when Jimmie paid an emergency visit to Balboa Hospital. The doctors are still going over him at this writing. Polly is fine but tired from commuting to Balboa and back. . . . Their daughter is a journalist with the Sun Valley Times, and son-in-law Richard is a skiing instructor at the Lodge.

Mildred and Hoyt Mann: The Mann's have given their all to golf recently in Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, England, and Hawaii. On their return from Hawaii, Hoyt developed complications that resulted in open heart surgery. He is back on his feet now, but not ready to resume golf as yet.

Mildred is fine and enjoys her tri-wheel cycle trips around town. . . . Both daughters are in the area; Martha Lee is a nurse at Coronado Hospital and Sara Dobbs is a Shipmate

59 secretary to the Hotel Del Coronado owner.

Ann and Dick Pratt: Back in their home at 2 Pine Court after a brief sojourn in Teheran. Ann's mother, Mrs. Howard Mecleary—widow of Commodore Mecleary, '07 —has moved to Coronado for an extended visit. Son Steve—the only one left at home —^is a water polo enthusiast at Coronado High; son David is nearby in La Mesa Junior College.

Ellie and Duke Roberson: Duke, as one of Coronado's building inspectors, keeps an eye on all homeowners and their remodeling.

Ellie spends her time between real estate, golf, and tennis, with the latter two occupying most of her time. They will be East for the 40th.

Ginny and Harry Stark: Harry is still teaching the young in a Paradise Hills' school and resents the time it takes from golf. "Maybe next year," says Harry, "it will be all golf!" Ginny has spent a busy year supervising the remodeling and refurnishing of their home. Now for the 40th is their motto.

Jane and Bill Parham: We enjoy the routine and life that Coronado and its climate offer. I am in my 10th year with Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., specifically their Ocean Systems Division. In the same Division are Pete Summers and Jim Terry, but they are located up north in Sunnyvale.

Thanks for the Coronado news. Bill, and also the kudos about being the Class Reporter. Without help like yours, we'd probably have ceased reporting years ago. Keep the San Diego area news rolling in. We need it! My deadhne is the 10th of the month for news that Shipmate publishes 2 months later. Be guided by same.

Mary Moore Lacey—Jack Moore's widow —reports she is registered in two courses at the University of Maryland and had hopes of completing them by Xmas. She is teaching full time as Head Teacher at the Beauvoir Nursery School and at the time was anticipating a Xmas visit from her 4 children and 3 grandchildren. She is still living in Chevy Chase but contemplating moving to an apartment.

Mary Kolb Harvard—Otto Kolb's widow —in a note to Rosa and Frank Law reported she was visiting Bette and family in Minnesota (Bette is a daughter by Otto) as of 1 November. Sally and her husband, Danny (Sally is a daughter by Mary's late husband, John Harvard) will fly up for the holidays. . . . "Bette has four children, and she and Don went to Disneyworld on 1 December for 10 days while I babysit and have a great time with the little ones. I plan returning home about 1 January. . . .

Surely appreciate all the info on Class of '36. It has been so long since I saw any of them we'd be like strangers. . . . I feel fine, and as I tell the grandchildren, I'm 39 and holding. . . . Regards to all." Good to hear from you, Mary. Please do write more often and keep in touch.

Our thanks to John H. Barnard, brother of our James H. Barnard, for his note prompted by "Pop" Gunn '34, who was his Skipper in the SCABBARDFISH. We are most grateful for the confirmation of Shirtey's address and the news that she had remarried.

What we are seeking is the address of Harry Barnard's widow who was last heard from as being in the Seattle area. We appreciate your help.

March, 1975

In closing, we briefly share the note of appreciation received by Frank Law from "Von" Burkart. "With your permission and that of our classmates in Washington, I'm going to combine this letter as an expression of extreme appreciation for not only your personal card of condolence but also as a thank you to the Washington group for the beautiful floral piece that you all so graciously sent when Virginia passed away. . . . The assorted carnations were so pretty, that upon completion of the graveside services, the flowers were chosen by me and the family to be sent to the Nursing Home where Virginia had been for the past four years. We wanted her friends to enjoy them rather than to have them sit and die. 1 trust that this meets with your approval. . . .

I would like to continue on, but Virginia was so well thought of that I have many letters to write. If I can make it, I will try to come to the 40th, but no promises. Again, thanks to everyone from me and our daughters."

37 Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston, USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PI.. N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Wesley Steesy, USN(Ret) 9127 Sligo Pkwy., Silver Spring, MD 20901 Percent Members: 65 Hello, mates. You're reading this in March, but so help me it was written shortly after Santa's retreat ("Take back your Christmas jewelry—my neck is tuming green").

For years I and many others had no information on Lew Tamny. In November he surfaced when he dropped in on Hank Burfeind up in Interlaken, NJ. These Aggies had Lakehurst duty together 'way back when.

Lew can be reached (why?) at 402 Edinburg Drive, Box 397, Carey NC 27511, where he works for EPA. Absolutely zero additional details came my way. C'mon guys, think up more expanded reports and jot them down while being chauffered to the bank!

Tiny Huelsenbeck, RAdm USNR (Ret.) does his share with this nice report from 401 Chews Landing Road, Haddonfield NJ 08033: "The major change in my life style, and probably the most important item of interest was my retirement from the Naval Reserve when I became 60 on 14 June. Incidentally, I was attending a Reserve Flag conference in the Pentagon on that date, and was sung "Happy Birthday" by about 49 Flag officers, which I suspect is a record of some kind. I had been active in the Reserve since graduation, and in August 1969 joined States Mead in the Flag ranks. He's still there. In the months just prior to my retirement I assumed command of and established the Naval Reserve Readiness Command, Philadelphia, one of 22 such units covering the country under a major reorganization plan. Held our Establishment ceremony at historic Carpenters Hall where the Continental Navy was authorized, a beautiful and most appropriate locale. I am still working for Texaco, with headquarters in the New Jersey area near Philadelphia. Mar-

garet and I have been most fortunate to be in the same home in Haddonfield for these last 17 years. Our son lives nearby, one daughter is in Pensacola and the other in Connecticut. Best to everyone." (Thanks, Tiny).

Jack and Ray Wadleigh are now in Jamestown, RI, as this paragraph summarizes: "As I told you earlier in the summer we were planning to move up to this area permanently, and our plans seem to be fairly firm now. We have a buyer for the Annapolis house and have rented a 'restored' Newport home for the coming year. Will be down for Homecoming and a move from Annapolis the following week, with final settlement on the house in December. We don't like leaving Annapolis, but this Jamestown property needs to be watched from a much closer distance during the winter. You'll recall that much of my pre-Academy time was spent in a Newport-Jamestown winter-summer routine, so this will not be too far different."

There's no reason in the world why many, many more of you can't inform your mates, via CS, of your interesting situations (write me on your birthday every year!) just as Jack Mingay has done with this fine report from Suite 3802 Leaside Towers, 95 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto, Ontario M4H1L7. "I, like many others, have been remiss in not sending you any dope so you could 'train o u t ' The November issue of Shipmate brought this forcibly home with a blank column under '37. This, and yesterday's tremendous Navy victory over Army, which kept me glued to the TV set up here in Canada, gave me the urge to drop you a line. I am going into my third year as CEO of Texaco Canada and after the first brief 8 months in Montreal, moved our headquarters to Toronto a year ago this past August. A great job in a great but big, big country. We do miss the USA, however and have kept our home in Westport, Connecticut for the time when we are eventually returned or phased out. John Johnston was through Toronto in October and we were sorry to have missed him, being on vacation in South Carolina. Our kids are pretty well scattered—Allen with Texaco in Charlotte, NC; Susan in West Berlin with her husband (USMA '59); John Jr. at University of W. Michigan, Kalamazoo with two years to finish after just completing his four years in the FORRESTAL; David in his last year at Adm. Farragut Academy, Toms River, NJ, and getting ready for college. None of the boys, unfortunately, had any inclination toward our USNA. We have just completed a new home in Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC, overlooking the 16th green of the Harbour Town golf course where the Heritage Classic is held in March. This reminds me that I saw in a rather recent Shipmate that Bob Madison intended to retire to Hilton Head. I meant to write him but have misplaced the copy which contained Bob's address. Our home is at 20 Brigantine Court, Harbour Town; Bob, how about dropping me a line, telling me where you will be in Hilton Head and when? We have enjoyed seeing Esther and John Simpson there from time to time. They have a home on the ocean on Beach Lagoon Road and a beautiful 56' Hatteras LADY ESTHER.

Now that John has sort of retired from Westinghouse, they might be spending more time there. If we could get a few more '37ers

60 to move to that island paradise, we could form a new USNA Chapter! I always enjoy reading the '37 news in Shipmate and hope this small contribution will help in your efforts to fill out the column. It's always nice to read about all the classmates I remember so well." (See how easy it is, mates?

And how so very much appreciated?)

Speaking of John Simpson, NA Alumni Assn. forwarded to me this 29 Oct. press release, reading: "John W. Simpson, director-officer of Westinghouse Electric Corporation and chairman of its energy committee, today was elected chairman and chief executive officer of the Atomic Industrial Forum, the not-for-profit international association of more than 600 organizations interested in the peaceful development of nuclear energy. Mr. Simpson was president of Westinghouse's Power Systems Company from 1969 until October 1 of this year, when he was named to his new position with the corporation. He joined Westinghouse in 1937, having earned a bachelor's degree in engineering at the US Naval Academy and a master's degree in electrical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. His career has included taking charge for Westinghouse of the design and construction of the nuclear propulsion plant for the USS NAUTILUS, the world's first atomic submarine. He also headed the team that designed and built the Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) for the nation's first full-scale nuclear power plant at Shippingport, PA. In 1946 he took a 2-year leave of absence from Westinghouse to work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he worked to demonstrate the theoretical feasibility of nuclear power plants through preliminary studies of power piles.

He has been vice-chairman of the AIF, is a past-president of the American Nuclear Society and a member of the National Academy of Engineering." (What a pleasure to receive such a report!).

Sorry to disappoint you RERUN FOLLIES buffs this month, but you'll have plenty for next month unless more of you replenish my ammo in the interim.

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Pres., Col. J. A. Saxten, USMC (Ret.) Chm. Wash. Grp., LGen. H. M. Elwood, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN (Ret.) 4620 North Park Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20015 Percent Members: 66 At the November luncheon of the Washington Group held at Fort Myer on the 26th, Bill Spears took over from Snowden Arthur as temporary scribe for this month's issue of Shipmate. The 27 members who showed up for the luncheon included Arthur, Berkley, Beshany, Bland, Bogley, C. D. Brown, Dick Church, Conrad, DeCamp, Dwyer, Elwood, Ferriter, Fleps, Hartigan, Heston, Ingham, Jackson, Jones, Luby, Long, Mann, Mansfield, Melvin, Owen, Small, Spears, and Tucker. The principal topic of discussion was the 38th reunion in 1976 with its "38 for 38" theme. The consensus of the Washington Group seems to be to go ahead with the reunion. The local Group would appreciate any suggestions

their classmates may have as to whether the reunion should be held in connection with June Week or Homecoming and as to what form it should take.

The Thanksgiving weekend was the occasion of many joyous family reunions for members of '38. Emilou and Agee Melvin were joined by their son John from California, daughter Jane from New York and Emily from Charlottesville, Virginia. They all drove to Selma, Alabama to celebrate Agee's mother and father's 60th wedding anniversary. Di and Joe McDowell flew to Portland, Oregon to be with their daughter and son-in-law. While in Portland, they spent a most enjoyable evening with Ginny and Bob Managhan, who report that they are most prosperous and happy in their home territory. Jean and Art Johnson spent Thanksgiving in Hawaii and returned in time to be presented with a second grandchild by their daughter, Clara. The Raymers spent Thanksgiving in Alaska.

The Thanksgiving weekend was further brightened by Navy's solid 19-0 win over Army. There were several television parties in the Washington area but only a few members of '38 actually attended the game. Jean and Red Coward, Fran and Connie Hartigan, Harriet and George Dalton, and Betty and Alan McFarland were among those who made i t The monthly Class of '38 ladies luncheon was hosted by Betty Bolam and Emilou Melvin on 9 December. At this gathering one of the wives reported that Hank Lauerman was married on 7 December in a ceremony attended by the Cardes and McCrorys in Winston-Salem. Congratulations, Hank, and best wishes for a happy and prosperous future.

On Friday, 13 December, a sizeable, unsuperstitious group of '38ers got together at adjacent tables at the Army-Navy Country Club to dine and dance to the music of Guy Lombardo. The 42 persons attending included the Andrews, Beshanys, Bogleys, Bagbys, Boykins, Betty Bolam, Elwoods, Felps, Giffens, Hestons, Hartigans, Lubys, Jacksons, Mansfields, Melvins, Rindskopfs, Robinsons, Smalls, Spears, and Muriel Wells.

It doesn't really seem possible that nearly 38 years have gone by since Guy Lombardo and his Orchestra played for the '38 Ring Dance during June Week of 1937.

The Christmas holidays brought a number of parties hosted by various classmates.

The season's festivities were climaxed in the Washington area by the Heston's New Year's Eve party and the DuBois' New Year's Day brunch. The record for getting as far away from Washington as possible during the holidays probably belongs to the Arthurs who spent Christmas in Rio de Janeiro, but the Smalls did pretty well by visiting their children in California and Hawaii.

On 10 January the Spears departed for New Orleans with their son Edward to attend the Super Bowl.

News of classmates outside of the Washington area is rather limited. Patty and Walt Kreamer wrote that their son Bunky married a lovely girl last April in Bangkok and that their other son, Johnny, became engaged Thanksgiving Day. The Kramers are still living in Black Mountain, North Carolina where Walt is working hard both at the College and in Civil Affairs.

Barbara and Sherman Stearns report from New Canaan, Connecticut, that their daughter, Sally, is engaged.

Mary and Rob Irvine wrote from Bellevue, Washington, that they still think back with pleasure to their visit with the '38ers at the 35th reunion in 1973. Rob is still working for Boeing.

The Boyds report from Saratoga, California that their daughter, Nancy, and her family retumed on 12 December from a IVz year tour in Iceland on their way to Corpus Christi. They also reported that Wanda and Dan Henry were with them for a weekend and that they thoroughly enjoyed it.

Ginny and Ray Calhoun wrote from Saint Paul, Minnesota that all was well there and that they were looking forward to Christmas Eve in North Carolina with Ginny's Dad and Christmas back in Saint Paul with their children.

Marge and Leon Rogers have spent the holidays in Washington, bringing season's greetings from '38ers on the West Coast and news of their great Class get-together in San Diego following the Army-Navy game.

While here, they managed to rehash old times with the Gordon Smales and onetime roommate Charlie Pond, up from Norfolk.

As this goes to press, we extend our deepest sympathy to Fred McEntire on the loss of his wife, Al. Al passed away on 8 January and was interred at Arlington.

Classmates having items of interest which they would like included in Shipmate, should continue to send them to Jack Bogley, 4620 North Park Avenue, Chevy Chase MD 20015.

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Pres., Capt. C. R. Chandler, USN (Ret) Sec'y, Capt. F. P. Anderson, USN (Ret.) 2725 N. Wakefield St., Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 64 Thanksgiving week 1974 was truly a sad time for '39 with the deaths of two of our most respected classmates in the space of six days! Dixie Miller on 23 November in Mobile, AL, and Harry Higgs on 29 November in Rockville, MD, both quite suddenly after suffering heart attacks. This double loss will be deeply mourned by their countless friends from coast to coast, especially Carolyn and myself who feel a deep personal sadness with the passing of these outstanding men. Their friendships have encompassed very significant parts of our lives for many years. We have so many memories involving the Millers and the Higgs, things will never be quite the same for us without Dixie and Harry. The Class extends its heartfelt sympathy to Bash and Mickey and their outstanding offspring.

Doc Abbot represented '39 at Dixie's services in Mobile with flowers being sent in the name of the Class. Some of you may have lost track of Dixie when he retired for physical reasons in 1960. However, Carolyn and I were able to check on him periodically (since she's from Mobile) and we can report that he was doing fine until just recently. He will really be missed! I can still see him as one of those two goodlooking custodians of Bill the goat at the sidelines of our football games back in 1938.

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61 A large number of classmates attended Harry's church services here in Bethesda and also his graveside services at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution in the ncune of the Class was sent to his favorite charity. He was interred in a beautiful plot very appropriately overlooking S. D. Bay and the Submarine Base where he served several tours with the Pacific Fleet. Harry is the second of my shipmates from the original NORTHAMPTON contingent (following graduation) to leave us in the last two years (Rip Kline was the other). He was apparently in good health. In fact, he and Mickey actively participated in our 35th reunion 26-27 October and had Ann and Mendy Mendenhall as their house guests. We're certainly going to miss him, particularly here in the Wash., D.C. group.

On a more cheerful note. Bob (R. W.) Clark sent me an excellent run-down on the Coronado/San Diego get-together on 30 November to view the Army-Navy game and to reminisce a bit over previous victories (and defeats). The Clarks hosted the BYOL affair and arranged for the catered half-time brunch at the Antigua-Bahama clubhouse at Coronado Cays complete with football motif, flags, pennants, Tecumseh and even megaphones. All present liked to think their cheering really had something to do with Navy winning. Almost 50 people attended.

Pat and Ben Jarvis joined the group once again as did Milly and Dan Mattson, the latter all the way from Escondido! Art Fischer, still sporting his grey and distinguished mustache, was accompanied by his bride Betty. It was apparent Dotty and Joe Dolan were still thriving in their new home in Lake San Marcos; and, at long last they smoked out Jane and Bobo Bobczynski so the Clarks were able to return a wooden plate left at their previous home some four or five years earlier at the pot-luck! June and C^rdy Glaes arrived by power boat with guests—anything to attract attention! Betty and Bull Dawson arrived by auto instead of sail, as was the case last spring. One of the best new additions was the appearance of Jane and Frank Ralston from Laguna Niguel —they hope to be joining the group often.

Bebe and Roger Paine had a healthy color— enjoying the heat and sun of El Cajon. Ray Laird left the Dakotas long enough to join the fun with Nellie; another surprise, Fred Clark had shaved off his distinguished grey beard—but, as evidenced by the accompanying photo, he was still stroking his bare chin! (The other two in the front seats are Dawson and Bemis.) The rest of the regulars and faithfuls made up a good crowd—the Reillys, Jollys, Lanks, Barkers, Dexters, Jim Dick Millers, and our friendly travel agents, the Fargos. With that kind of support, we couldn't miss beating Army!

In my December column while mentioning Dick Zullinger who lives in Cincinnati, I didn't give his present civilian occupation exactly correct. Dick is a District Manager for T. B. Wood's Sons Company of Chambersburg, PA, specializing in industrial power transmissions. His district includes Columbus, Dayton, Lexington, Louisville, and Indianapolis. He enjoys his job but regrets not being able to see many '39ers. He hopes to join us at our 39th.

Vince de Poix, who retired from active Navy duty on 1 September 1974, has finally March, 1975

'39 Army-Navy game at Coronado

More tailgating at '39's 35th decided on the direction of his civilian pursuits. He has agreed to share his talents with Tele-Dyne Corp. as Assistant to the President. Although corporate headquarters are in Los Angeles, at the time of this writing Vince did not know exactly where he would be situated in his new endeavor.

After sending me a series of news clippings and anonymous notes asking, "What about '39 in Hawaii?"—Joe Vasey finally wrote me a real letter from Hula land! Since Bud Cooper is the only '39er still holding down an "active major sea command," Joe has recommended that he be made an honorary Commodore of the Class. As President, Pacific Sea Transportation Co., Bud currently operates three tourist cruise ships (200' light draft) in the Waikiki-Pearl Harbor area. Next summer he is putting into service three brand new Boeing hydrofoils for inter-island service. Bud has pioneered and shepherded this project from its conceptual stage and has provided dedicated leadership in helping solve Hawaii's transportation problems. These jet foils will cruise above the waves on submerged foils or water-wings at speeds up to 52 m.p.h. with-

out any discomfort to passengers. (You won't even spill your martinis!) Thanks, Joe, and we all wish you success, Commo. Bud! As expected. Bob Truax picked up considerable notoriety as the designer/developer of Evel Knievel's ill-fated X-2 Sky Cycle which failed to make it across the Snake River Canyon last September. Following the unsuccessful try to rocket Knievel to the other side of the gorge. Bob was quoted as saying he hoped this almost completely develop»ed vehicle could be used again, preferably, because of its potential, in a stunt surpassing the Snake River attempt. Well, his wish may come true. On 23 October, Knievel announced plans to jump Japan's Mt. Fuji in his rocket-powered "motorcycle" for Japanese closed circuit television in April 1975! So, watch for more news on the Sky Cycle. If Evel tries it again, rest assured that Bob Truax will not be far away.

The jumbled photos herewith are composits of my better shots taken at the reunion tailgate party on 26 October at Annapolis. Approximately 25 '39ers are depicted. How many can you identify after 35 years?

62 I have become increasingly aware that many of you readers of this popular Shipmate report on '39ers apparently do not know who writes it! The author just happens to be listed at the top of this column as Class Secretary, in bold print. That's right, it's none other than yours truly, Flip Anderson. So, please send all news items and potential column material to me, not to the Editor (or even to Paul Schratz, as some have done). The Shipmate staff is much too busy and undermanned to initiate and compile monthly reports on all NA alumni.

Each class takes care of its own news with final editing, of course, by the staff. We also assist in composing the "Last Call" write-ups.

FLIP CLIPS: Doc Abbot has built a new home and now can be reached at 4250 Wilkinson Way, Mobile AL 36004; Gus Norwood reports a new home address in the Pacific Northwest—16108 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver WA 98664; congratulations to Margaret and Dick Barry's son, Richard F. Ill, the new president of the Roanoke Times and the (Roanoke) WorldNews (he was formerly the secretary of Landmark Communications, Inc., and asst. to the president of the Virginian-Pilot and the Ledger-Star in Norfolk); Ken Kysong reports a new address—Rt. 7, Box 209B, Hendersonville, N.C.; Paul Schratz has announced his pending retirement this 30 June from a brief fling as a government civil servant (Commission on Foreign Policy) and plans to devote his time and talents to being just a wordsmith (to quote the Dr.) at his secluded hide-a-way on the Severn; the the Schratz' only son, Pete will graduate from Vanderbilt in May and be commissioned an Ensign; class offspring now include two new LCdrs—Doc Abbot's number two son, Steve, and Dave Bill's number one son, David III (congratulations!); anyone desiring a '39 Lucky Bag may obtain same at the Lost Generation Bookshop, 1719 Corwin Ave., NW, Washington DC (Lost Generation?).

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Pres., RAdm. John Chase, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 701 S. 23rd St, Ariington, VA 22202 Percent Members: 61 WASHINGTON REPORT Forgive an old codger for reminiscing— it was just four years ago that we first reported in this column then-president Fritz Freund's suggestion for memorial windows in the Ft. Myer chapel overlooking the Arlington National Cemetery. Since that time your lovely stained glass has glowed over hundreds of services, weddings, etc. When you visit this area don't forget to include on your visiting list the little chapel, Kennedy's grave and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (where the changing of the guard equals Buckingham Palace's ritual)—all are within a radius of one mile. Call one of us locals and we'll even provide a car with a cemetery pass that will eliminate a long and tiring hike.

Army '40 and Navy '40 got together for the last regular 2nd-Wednesday-of-the-Month luncheon in calendar 1974 at Ft. Myer OClub on 13 November. Wives were included.

Present and busily placing winning bets for the forthcoming A / N classic were the Bowells, Dick Brown, Carpenters, Chases, Vince Healey, Hechlers, Oz Grays, Keatings, Muhlenfelds, Bill Scott, Seims, Sims, Taylors, Winters and Dan Williams—down from New Jersey—who re-introduced his lovely wife, Bolivia, to the Washington group. Bill Carpenter's birthday was simultaneously celebrated with appropriate pomp and ceremony (small cake and not enough candles. . .). Sonofagun still looks like a darkhaired 39 yrs. young Dennis Day. Our thanks to Kermit Dyke, USMA '40 who again rounded up the Army files to make another bi-annual Army-Navy luncheon the pleasant reunion it has become.

Cooperative effort was the keynote again in December when Pete Smith '42 rounded up the troops from '39, '40, '41 and '42 plus USMA '42 for the annual Christmas Dance at the F t Myer O-Club; this year on Pearl Harbor Day. NA '40 was well represented by the Jack Bowells, Ace Bartons, Dick Brown with Maxine Pole, Bill Carpenters, John Chases, Phil Eckerts, Ozzie Grays, Vince Healeys, Ted Hechlers, John Montgomerys, Ed Muhlenfelds, Bill Scotts, John Sims, Tom Taylors, Hugh Vickerys, Joe Weber and Virginia Trimble, and the Early Winters.

While the rest of us were dancing through the holiday season Claudia and Bob White were busy nursing Claudia's mother through a hip injury at Arlington's National Orthopedic Hospital; and the busy Ginny and Ted Hill were packing for a new career in Iran. New address and first correction to your new Class Roster: CAPT. R. E. HILL, USN (RET.)—USAF SECTION, ARMISH MAAG, BOX 500 APO NEW YORK 09205.

This change is already included in your roster: Art Esch retired 1 February as Commandant, Naval District Washington D.C. to the happy (?) civilian life. He and Jo will probably settle down in their home at 1915 N. Inglewood St, Ariington, VA for a spell. The Washington Navy Yard will be a much less happy place without them.

Another change: John Chase moved down the street a bit from his job as Commander, Military Sealift Command to ADCNO (Logistics) in the Navy Department with offices in the Pentagon.

After five years overseas Betty and Harvey Seim are picking up the threads of stateside life again; Betty getting re-established in the local art circles and setting up her sculpture studio in the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria; Harv signing on as a consultant with General Research Corporation, and picking up the academic skein again in order to complete his PhD dissertation. They are rightly proud of oldest daughter, Sandy, now an oceanographer in the Dept. of the Interior and recently selected as an "Outstanding Young Woman" in the United JStates for 1974. Daughter Darcy has not been idle either; with the cooperation of her husband, Ed Cooper, she presented the happy Seims with their first grandchild—Shelley Suzanne; And # 3 , Ginny, plans to marry in April . . . Busy, busy people. . . . But now that Harv's back in CONUS—what will this column do for overseas news? H-E-L-P!!

A brief note from Jean and John Lacouture reporting plans to spend the Christmas '74 holidays at Grand Cayman, in the

Cuba-Jamaica part of the Caribbean (I had to look it up, even tho' Dee and I spent a happy 2'/^ years Naval Mission duty in nearby Haiti).

ANNUAL CASTINE CAPER March is a good time to start planning your low-budget vacation for all or part of the first two weeks in July at Ted Rodgers' Maine Maritime Academy. Our maritime admiral has been on board for over a decade, and runs a taut ship. Costs are cut to the bone: $50/week for two adults in a room; $5/diem per person for 3 full meals. Children under 10—$2.50. Inflation may up prices a bit this year . . . but nothing can match the sailing, conviviality and hospitality. . . . Plan NOW to join Marguerite and Ted in July!

NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE Starting close aboard—in Richmond, VA: Mary and Jake Plummer both now teaching in the local school system. They are also ". . . enjoying their role as grandparents . . . first grandchild, Jennie Elizabeth, arrived in August '74. . ." Congratulations to the happy grandfolks, and to son, John, and his wife, Pat, who made it all possible!

Bill Benbow deserted Virginia Beach, VA in favor of heading south for the holiday season to Daytona Beach, FL, home of Bill's son ". . . and a 'live wire' grandson who is one year old Christmas Eve '74. . . ."

While in Florida . . . a nice letter from realtor John Williams. And Johnny finally admits ". . . real estate is very slow here in Florida. . . ." Here, too, John. And another photo from Ralph Gerber of the youngest son and daughter of USNA '40.

'40's youngest son and daughter, Stevie and Hilary Gerber From Pennsylvania—a newsy letter by Hooky Walker: ". . . made a flying trip to Newport and to Fitchburg, Mass.; the latter to see my boy Randy, wife and child. While in Newport had lunch with Gene Henry '39 . . . heard that Royal Joslin had been damaged in a fall, so called Anne. She confirmed but said he was mending. Louise and I went over and talked to him for a bit. He had been on top of an 18' ladder with a roll of caulking material around his neck.

He reached up to measure the top of a high second story window and felt that he and ladder were going over backward. He pulled close, and that motion on a fully extended aluminum ladder sprang it in and then out, and it really was going over backward. He jumped off, trying to grab a gutter on a porch roof on the way down, missed that, and bounced off some wooden steps onto a slate patio. Busted h - - - out of the steps

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63 and also broke his right arm completely through just below the shoulder socket, and a couple of ribs. He was in pretty good shape when I saw him two weeks later. I believe he went back to work this week. They don't put that type of break in a cast, but let it hang loose in a sling. Had to sleep sitting up until it began to set. . . . I also talked at some length to Garnie and George Hawes . . . George with the help of his two boys.

Mason and Jamie, raises beef cattle in Middletown at Paradise Farm. . . . Son Mason is being married in a few days (November '74) to a Scots-girl whose name I didn't get. . . . See you at Homecoming '75."

THE SECRETARY'S CORNER You sent in much more news in your wonderful letters and Christmas notes—but our space is running out. We'll have to save it for next month. . . . Except for one more item; ending on a sad note. We're saddened to learn that Ben Frana's dear wife, Josephine, died suddenly from respiratory failure during the night of 16 November. Ben was with her . . . as always . . . at the nursing home when the end came. Ben is alone now at 1575 Oak Avenue, Evanston IL 60201.

Over the many years of Jo's illness her ever-cheerful optimism and Ben's steady and unfailing devotion were an inspiration to all their friends. * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * *

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Chairman, Capt. James R. Thompson, USN ( R e t ) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda, MD 20034 Percent Members: 60

Abbie Svendsen and Babette Thomson tumed out another excellent winter coed luncheon on the day after Christmas which was enjoyed by all—and appreciated. Attending were Jackie and Tom Buell, Lois and Tom Burley, Victor Delano, Jane and John Doherty, Shirley and Jerry Engle, Carol and Jack Hadler, Ginnie and Ned Hines, Betsy and Bill Heavy, Jay Houghton and the 2nd Mrs. Houghton, Rudy Marzetta, Mike and Ed Miller, Carolyn and Charlie Nelson, June and Frank Sanger, Ann and Gene Somers, Marilyn and Bob Stricter, Abbie and Ed Svendsen, Babette and Jim Thomson, and Pat and Joe Zirkle.

Marie and Dick Pierce were expected down from Pennsylvania but, unfortunately, did not get through in time. They missed a good time and we missed them.

Bob Hayler is now the Chairman of the Math Department at McLean High School in Virginia. He is also the tennis coach and last year the team ended up with a fine 12-2 record. From Califomia comes word that Charlie Carr is enrolled in a program of law study at Western State University College of Law of Orange County, California. Western State is California's largest law school and is located in Fullerton, to say nothing of being only nine years old.

Seymour Einstein wrote in from Illinois where he and Sally have been living for some time. Since he enjoys reading about classmates in Shipmate. Seymour shares the wish that classmates would write in more March, 1975

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The Delanos often with news of "joyous or momentous occasions" (CS note: I'll even settle for routine occasions!). Seymour enclosed the accompanying picture of Sally and him and went on to write: "My family is quite active and happy.

My wife, Sally, is an accounting major at a local college, swims regularly (and insists that I do also), and is as young and vivacious as ever. Stewart, 25, is married, lives in Westwood (L.A.) Calif., is working for his doctorate in Physics, has a full-time job as a computer and math expert with a firm servicing NASA and other agencies, and just surprised us with a visit. Marilyn, 23, is half-way through law school, also works in a law office, plays great tennis, and has her mother's beauty. Fred, 16, is a senior at

Interlochen Arts Academy (Michigan), plays a great tuba, and wants to be a chemical engineer.

"Yours truly is active in his profession, both at the office and in professional societies—past president of the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, currently on the Executive Committee of the Illinois Engineering Council, and, locally. Chairman of the Skokie Fine Arts Commission.

"Sally and I travel quite a bit Enjoyed a voyage through the Panama Canal recently.

That is truly a delightful experience. Our present plans include visits throughout the USA which we are discovering to be all that foreign lands have to offer and then some!

"About the only classmate with whom I communicate is Dave Benham, who is a terrific person as well as being a highly regarded engineer.

"We're looking forward to Reunion 35!"

In closing, Seymour expressed disappointment that only 60% of the class belong to the Alumni Association so if you know any classmate who is not a member encourage him to join and to send in his news so we can get caught up!

Charlie Trumbull, who has previously kept us interestingly posted on his trips to Russia and elsewhere sent in the accompanying picture of Jane, Charlie, daughter Kari and their pet goat, Heide, in front of their home, "Tintagel," in St. David's, Bermuda. Missing from the picture is Charlie's 22-year-old son, William, who is a student at the University of Miami. Charlie went on to relate: "I still go to sea. Our company. Palisades Geophysical Institute, operates an ex-WWII minesweeper as a research ship. A great deal of her work involves taking part in the Navy missile tests and I go along as Ship's Manager, to use Air Force Test Range parlance. Just returned from a ten day voyage the other day. We were minus a mate so I stood the bridge watch and did the navigating. I find I can still put together as good a star fix as when I last navigated in 1950.

"Steaming around in the middle of the Atlantic in a ship with 5 feet of freeboard at the main deck is a sporty way of going to sea, but I find the old bones get a bit more weary than they used to at sea."

Charlie wants any classmates coming to Bermuda to know that the welcome mat is out at "Tintagel." Can you think of a better reason for going?

Charlie Styer sent in the accompanying picture of Katie and him with their granddaughter, Krissy Weitzel, and Paco the poodle. From the delightful fountain and the sign in the background, you can see that Katie and Charlie brought back a touch of Spain.

Charlie also included a clipping from the Charlotte Observer about the QUEEN MARY in Long Beach, now a Hyatt House. Much of the QM, according to the clipping, has been parcelled out to various concessions which are supervised by Long Beach's Queen Mary Department which is supervised by Jim Lynch, our classmate. After almost seven years of financial and other starting up problems, Jim has the project headed into a bright future. According to the article, after an initial purchase price of $3.4 million, the necessary refurbishing was first estimated at $9 million and finally reached $60 million but those dark days are now

64 from Jun Leipper in Clarendon Hills, IL. Jim gets in to Chicago for the alumni luncheons, so does keep in touch, but his most recent '42 contact was with Johnny Hansen when they visited incident to gaining an inlaw at a fancy Evanston wedding.

Al Gallin, who is still gainfully employed at the Balboa end of the Canal Zone, now as a civilian, and I have been communicating directly on business and indirectly through Art Rawson since I missed Al's visit to Washington in August. Visitors to Al's empire are encouraged to try the dry season—January through May—and apparently many do. Coco Solo has fallen on hard times, is largely abandoned and ugly or torn down, and those facilities still standing have been taken over by the Army and Pan Canal and are no longer recognizable as a Navy installation. The Gallins spent three Pres., Capt P. S. Smith, USN years on the Atlantic side, which they enSec'y, R. S. Day, CLU joyed, but are beginning to find the Pacific P.O. Box 6042 Shiriington Station, side becoming more and more of a perAriington, VA 22206 manent home.

Percent Members: 63 Long letter from Ed Gallagher reporting The 33 rd Anniversary was well celebrated on the safe arrival of Millie and George at our annual Washington dinner-dance. Halvorson at San Diego. This was the occaThirty classmates with guests were ably sup- sion for a wine-tasting party hosted by Alported by 13 West Pointers ('42), seven nora and Charlie Bishop followed by a from the Class of '41, 17 from the Class of sumptions dinner at which Carmen and Ed '40, and 16 from the Class of '39. To make joined Shirley and Eric Hopley, Fran and it all come out even, of course, their lovely Bob Poage, Gerry and Gary Brown and the ladies were in attendance and made it a Halvorsons. All of which led to the formatruly festive occasion. The Pete Smiths, Bob tion of a quartet consisting of Eric, Charlie, Childers and Hap Days had the arrangeGeorge and Ed to warm up the vocal chords ments and continuity, while the Bill Kurtzes for the Army-Navy bash. Since the outcome handled the dinner and the Harry Allendorfers the entertainment As a grand total of that contest was favorable, I trust they remember the words, as well as the music of 178 filled the room, it indeed was a night for this year's game. to remember.

Nancy and Jim Callender have settled in Attending from our class were the Kurtzes, Atlantic Beach, FL, where Jim is involved Rawsons, Days, Opps, Jerry Millers, Grif- as a teacher at Florida Junior College. fiths, Erbs, Bergins, Smalls, WerthmuUers, Lora and Larry Green live a few blocks Alexanders, Robisons, Childers, Pete away as Larry is a full professor at the Smiths, Aliens, Carters, Welshes, Maddox, University of North Florida. He formerly Coles, Howie Stone, Peg Betzel (Buzz is was Chairman of the Department of Psyoff making sure things run smoothly in chology, but resigned to resume teaching.

Antarctica), Housers, Clicks, Nashes, Kings, Mimi and Doc Gulledge now live in PensaAllendorfers (with Harry's gracious mother), cola and visit back and forth so that Jim Sullivans, Ruehrmunds and Nyburgs. Harry and Doc can team up as partners to best all Allendorfer put together a mini-version of the NA-10 to accompany him on the drums comers at golf. and convinced Sully Sullivan to share his wonderful Irish bass with the group.

Had a report from the Army-Navy game indicating the presence of ten couples in the Class section rooting the Mids on to victory.

This group included Bob Knight, Bill Kurtz, Ruby Koehler, Austin Kennedy, J. J. O'Donnell, Perry Johnson, Bob Reilly, Howie Stone, Grif Scarborough, and Bob Palmer.

And, maybe Charlie AUsopp? Seems the '42 at Seattle Chapter, Oct. 1974 victory befuddled the mind!

Joe Tully checked in from Monterey Peninsula to report that precinct is manned by himself and Bill Pellet—the latter seemingly employed as an amateur golfer. Joe Pres., Capt. Robert Adrian, USN (Ret.) and family checked out his boyhood home in Texas for a year before heading back to Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, III, (SC) USN ( R e t ) , 647 Kaimalino St., Kahua, HI 96734 California in late '73. They arrived with two cars and a horse trailer complete with horse Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Robert B. Greenwood, USN (Ret), 2609 South June St. to settle on 5 acres of jungle and poison Ariington, VA 22202 oak, the Peninsula being the poison oak Percent Members: 59 center of the U.S. by Joe's standards. Having dealt with that problem to some degree, A whole passel of folks showed up for Joe is now looking for additional '42 sup- the annual '43 Christmas Gala at the Arl. port via 372-9005, a Carmel number.

Hall O'Club. The count was sixty-five from An interesting letter and a handsome the Washington area plus the Horace Woodcheck for our Foundation scholarship drive wards up from Williamsburg. There was a

astern. Good luck, Jim, and thanks to you, Charlie, for the clipping.

As long as this is picture month, here also is one of your reporter and the Delano family. From left to right, it's Victor, Jackie, Kate and Harvey. Kate is a junior majoring in history at Boston University where she is also studying the Chinese language! Harvey is a senior at Avon Old Farms School in Connecticut where he is majoring in the better features of high school life. Our dog, Ginnie, in the foreground, majors in sleeping. Jackie takes care of me and the hole-inone ball that I am holding. She does a great job as you can see.

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tasty dinner, danceable music and lots of gossiping in tight circles. Those that did not attend were discussed.

Blanche and Bill McCaughey wrote in that they hosted a '43 gathering at their Los Alamitos home to help the old Alma Mater sink the Army on the Boob Toob. At the 'half a sizeable delegation from '42, including our old 3rd Batt commander Ray Wiggins, dropped in to revive 'hazing.' For identification in the fotos from left to right— the quartet: the Ed Gallaghers '42 and Ray and Dotty Wiggins '42. The crowd: Dick Strelow and his date, George Whisler, Chuck Stastny, Robbie McCaughey, Betty Whisler, Bill McCaughey, Faith Stastny, Blanche McCaughery and Phil Hambsch.

McCaughey's Army-Navy party

Mike Clemens wrote in from Beverly Hills to brag a little about the simultaneous graduations of his three daughters last May. Mike writes, in part, "The youngest. Midge, graduated from Mount St. Mary's College and is now a registered nurse. Kathleen and Patricia graduated from Loyola University School of Law. A first was recorded by Kathie and Patti, in that the two of them passed the State Bar Examination in Cahfornia and were admitted to practice law. That was the first time sisters became attorneys on the same date in Calif. Patti is now with the Treasury in Wash., and her office phone is 447-1847. Betty and George Whisler keep passing us in the San Pedro Channel; we hoisted one to victory over Army. Heard from Barney Rapp on his way to Va. Beach, but the day in court prevented a round on the golf course, much to our mutual disappointment." Mike would like to learn the current whereabouts of Harry Smith. Anybody know?

Belle and Charlie Taylor wrote in to inquire of the current address of Orpha Mae and Ellrod Suggins and then rambled on to let us all know that he is still in the school game playing wizard with financial problems that plague good schools in the private sector. They've seen Toby and Ken Wilson in Key West and hope to look in on Peg and Ted Swain in Jax. Lee and Charlie Rathbun see each other at their ROA meetings in Homestead, Fla. The Taylors added that they would like to hear from old friends Shipmate

65 or visit again if any of you wander off the beaten path into the glades. Apparently the Taylors had a grand tour of Russia and Eastern Europe last summer; so if anyone is planning to head that way and is looking for advice on where to go/not go or to do/not do. Belle and Charlie should have lots of reliable information.

Margaret and Bob Gregory have enjoyed a period of travel around the world through Tahiti to Australia with stops in Hong Kong, Jerusalem, Athens and Cairo. Having left the University of Texas position of Prof, of Math and Computer Science and Asso. Dir. of the Center for Numerical Analysis, Bob has accepted the job as boss of the U. of Tenn. Dept. of Computer Science. He will still be a Math Prof, (probably with a stringy tie and aspirations of becoming the modem day equivalent of W. D. Willy).

Congratulations, Bob! Several classmates, including Ken Klofkorn and Jack Van Ness, sent in clippings or press releases telling the story about Lee Scherer's success story with NASA. As most are aware, Lee has been '43's Man-aboutthe-Moon for some time, starting with the lunar surveys and reaching through Apollo and its 'giant step.' Recognition for his outstanding work has been given in the form of NASA's three highest awards including the NASA Distinguished Service Medal in 1974. Lee has now been named to be the new Director of the NASA Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Congrats to you too, Lee; we're proud of you and the credit you bring to the class.

Classmates were saddened to learn of the recent death of Turner Battle. Turner, who left active duty in 1946 had made his home in Rocky Mount, N.C. where he was very active in many aspects of wildlife conservation. In 1968 he founded and then served as President and Board Chairman of Rocky Mount Academy.

44 Pres., Capt Henry Gorman, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt Wynn V. (Windy) Whidden, USN (Ret.), 6156 Loch Raven Dr., McLean, VA 22101 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. William C. Gibson Nav E, 36 Williams Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 61 A letter arrived in November from C. R. "Rusty" King just too late to submit for the January-Febmary issue of Shipmate. Excerpts from it follow: "Last month Beaver Horton, Elaine and their son Craig (another ski champ like his dad) visited us here, where Beaver and I resumed our tennis match, which we had initiated by a three-hour marathon at the thirtieth reunion last year at Williamsburg.

This time we played four very hard sets for about two and one-half hours, splitting two and two. It is always a great pleasure to have a visit from a classmate.

"I noticed all the literature that I received after our thirtieth reunion did not list the fact that Molly and our ten-year-old daughter, Mimi, attended the reunion. Let this correct the record. We had initiated the reunion by flying our Cherokee 6 to Mankato, March, 1975

Lee Scherer '43 Minnesota, to visit Ann and Jake Heimark. . . . Again this year I also flew the Cherokee 6 to Mankato, and I believe I have convinced Jake that an airplane would be an asset to his medical practice. " . . . I have about 35 hours to fly for 3000 total (including 2000 Navy hours) which I expect will be completed about the end of the year. I will be happy to have a 3000 hour party with those who can come then."

Rusty's business address is 126 North Eighth Street, P. O. Box 888, Santa Paula CA 93060.

In mid-December this sad news came by telephone that Roger Herrington had died suddenly in Dallas, where he was residing.

Not until 19 December was it learned that funeral services were to occur on 20 December at the National Memorial Cemetery in San Antonio. There was therefore little time to pass the word to classmates and friends.

Further details will probably be published later in the obituary section of Shipmate.

Jack Godrey reported that he had a note from George Gyongyos's widow Connie. For the information of old friends Connie wants you to know that she had finally and happily remarried. Her new name and address are: Connie Gyongyos Yarbock, 7515 Devon Lane, Chesterland OH 44026.

Bob Coogan, who is presently Commander, Carrier Group Three in the Pacific, was recently recalled to Washington for briefings and while here informed me that he has his orders to relieve "Red Dog" Davis as Commander Attack Carrier Striking Fleet and Carrier Group Five. Red Dog's new assignment is not known at this writing.

There must be a lot more going on than I am hearing about from all of you '44 guys. The input has really been thin for this issue. As a reminder, send pictures when they might be of general interest窶馬o slides please, prints only.

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Pres., RAdm. Walter Dedrick, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Lee Bert Findly, USN (Ret.) 6009 Oakdale Rd., McLean, VA 22101 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dutch Schuiz, USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St., N. Ariington, VA 22207 Percent Members: 43 What an opportunity to visit Sam and

Ann Gorsline's quaint inn in Edzell, Scotland! Your January mailing from the Class contained the information on the "Green Bowler Special," an eight day tour to London plus an authentic castle in Wales, Stratford on Avon, the Cotswolds, Windsor Castle, Oxford, the English Lake District, Edinburgh, ending with two fun-filled days with the Gorslines. From Saturday, 17 May until Monday 26 May seeing England, Wales and Scotland is the greatest way I know of beating the mid-winter doldrums. Those of us who were a part of the "Look Alive" tour to Puerto Rico last year (Shipmate, Sept. and Oct. '74 issues) have pressured Randy Prothro to orchestrate an enchore. And another feature of this tour is that there are three other options for those who have seen Scotland or Wales. We all fly together over and back and those that want to do "their thing" can do so. Take your (adult) children or have your friends take advantage of this group tour with you. Although the deadline in the flyer was 15 February, this is your last chance. Write R. H. Prothro, 9120 LeVelle Drive, Chevy Chase MD 20015, or phone him at 301-652-6016.

My request for "Class Area Correspondents" to help gather the news for this column has borne fruit! Bob Hogsed has volunteered to serve in the Norfolk area. Bob's address is: Capt. Robert A. Hogsed, USN (Ret), 4240 Battery Road, Virginia Beach VA 23455, Phone (804) 464-1224. Along with his letter he sent a Green Bowler 30th Anniversary plaque which he and his son made as a gift to those attending the 30th Anniversary dinner-dance held in Norfolk.

As you can see by the above photo, it consists of a green bowler with a gold "45" on an 8 inch walnut back with the nameplate reading, "U.S. Naval Academy, LOOK ALIVE WITH '45, 30th Anniversary, 6/446/74." He has graciously consented to tool up the "Hogsed Manufacturing Company" and go into production if enough classmates indicate a desire to obtain a plaque. At Homecoming, where this plaque was on display at the banquet, 36 orders were taken on the spot, so it looks as though a production run is assured. Cost of manufacture and mailing is unknown at this time (as you know, with retirement comes a loss of kumshaw tokens when it comes to obtaining the plaque backs). In the event you desire to place an order with Bob, please send along some news about yourself and family.

Bog Hogsed's "Look Alive" plaque And in the New York City area, Dick Neuendorffer informs me that our Area Correspondent is: Mr. Ed T. Hill, 188 Chittenden Ave., Tuckahoe NY 10707, Phone: (914) 337-6736. So, why not include a black and white photo when you write to either Ed or Bob? Sherm Blandin held a caucus with the entire known '45 population in the Monterey Bay

66 area (Sherm and Bud Selfridge) and came up with a Monterey Bay and Cannery Row Area Correspondent: Mr. Sherman W. Blandin, Jr., 8 Skyline Crest, Monterey CA 93940. Sherm is Associate Professor, Naval Postgraduate School and Assistant Director, Academic Programs, Defense Resources Management Education Center. Sherm and Ginny couldn't make Homecoming as he was busy in Saigon teaching management to the South Vietnam Ministry of Defense.

Sherm reports that Bud Selfridge has been with Meteorology International Inc. of Monterey since 1968 as a "sophisticated longrange, computer-assisted meteorologist."

Whew, is that why the weather has been so foul on the East Coast?

Our Atlanta Area Correspondent, Jim Ravenel, writes, "After attending a marvelous Homecoming weekend, Carol Sue and I had a very pleasant surprise in that Jim Richardson, my roommate for the entire three years, showed up unexpectedly in Atlanta to attend a business meeting. Jim is the Lanier Business Products distributor in Omaha with home offices in Atlanta." Jim Ravenel, who has been president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association for some years, has recently been nominated as one of ten candidates for the position of national trustee of the Association. Election of four trustees from this slate will be held in the spring. Let's have a Class spokesman on the Board of Trustees . . . Vote for Jim! And send your news to Mr. James M. Ravenel, 180 Allen Road, N.E., Suite 310, Atlanta GA 30328, phone (404) 256-2500.

For more word from Jim, see the Atlanta Chapter news in this issue.

Jim Ravenel and Jim Richardson From Sally and Wiley Conover comes a picture and news of our European travelers: "The Naval Academy Alumni Association Fall 1974 tour of Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland was enjoyed immensely by Peggy and Bob Blount, Sally and Wiley Conover and Rammy and John Gillcrist. The picture was taken at the Arlberg Pass crossing the Alps from Austria into Switzerland. Some 130 alumni and friends were on the tour with Rip and Es Miller hosting as honorary guides." Let's have some more news from traveling fortyfivers . . . remember, "the class that travels together, stays together."

Crossing the Alps with '45

Ben Leavitt writes that they missed the 30th Homecoming hiding from a Northwesterly in Morro Bay, California on board their ketch, AARDVARK. Ben says that after ranching and skiing in Colorado for over ten years, he and Charlotte have sold out their ranch on Dirty Women Creek Road and have been sailing for a year with their four children as crew. At present, they are en route Booth Bay Harbor, Maine, via every watering spot that is worthy of the name. If any classmate has sighted the AARDVARK and a red-headed crew, please report position, course and speed to the corresponding secretary so I can keep up the master plot in CIC. Ben does have a mail buoy to windward at Aardvark Associates, 221 Independence Building, Colorado Springs CO 80902.

I have sad news to report. Esther and Bob Myhra perished in a Fargo, ND house fire on 20 November. I am sorry but I don't have any more details.

Thanks to many who sent Christmas cards to the Class. They were read at the January luncheon, at least those which were still readable after I spilled a cup of coffee all over them. Also, the responses to the request for ideas for the 30 year after gift to the Naval Academy are coming in.

Tom Utegaard, in Winter Park, FL, suggests that we deed the Class shares in MIT to the Academy with dividends accruing to the Class until a certain year when ownership is transferred to the Academy. Pete Hustad, writing from Woodland Hills, CA, recommends contracting a song writer to write a song for the Academy to supplement Navy Blue and Gold and Anchors Aweigh. Both suggestions have been passed on to Gus Swainson who is the chairman of the committee to come up with a recommendation.

A letter from Hank Peyton in New London, CT reveals that he is now Chief Engineer at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospitals in that city. Hank continues, ". . . The job keeps me as busy as a man trying to stuff a drunk octopus into a half-gallon jug. Evelyn spends much of her time in volunteer work for the Episcopal Churchwomen. Our oldest son, Tom, graduated this year from Harvard and is teaching in St. Louis. . . . Younger son. Bill, spent a year at Tufts, and decided there must be better things in life than college. Now he's trying to find out what they are. Our daughter, Ellen, is now eleven and in 6th grade. . . .

My mother, whose Sunday dinners will be remembered by many 10th Company residents of Plebe Alley is now 81 and in a retirement home in Southern Pines, NC." Hank's address: Henry A. R. Peyton, 205 Great Neck Road, Waterford CT 06385.

RAdm. Ed Snyder has recently been named as Naval Deputy to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Ed will assume this duty in addition to his job as Oceanographer of the Navy.

The Washington class luncheons continue to draw 40-45 classmates. Remember, they are on the second Tuesday of the month at F t Myer. There is a need to obtain addresses of widows of classmates so that the 30 Year After Book can be mailed to them.

Send the information to Bert Findly. Bert has a supply of books which are available at $13 a copy, postpaid, checks payable to the Class of '45 Association.

This column was a delight to put together this time because of the letters and cards from you all. Your responses to the request for news of classmates is heartening. Let's not lose touch. As you can see, we welcome photographs (black and white). As we move along in the chess game that is called life, we remember the real and meaningful friends we have made in our Class, so why not find out if your roommates are subscribers to Shipmate? If not, maybe a gift subscription would ensure that they will keep in touch.

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Pres., Capt. George Pavis, USN Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly II 7911 Sleaford PI., Bethesda, MD 20014 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR 4885 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Apt. 504 San Diego, CA92117 Percent Members: 45 Congratulations to Dennie Downey, our second classmate to be promoted to Vice Admiral coincident to his assignment as Chief of Staff to the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic in Norfolk. Dennie says:

Dennie Downey "Being Chief of Staff on the only fully international staff in the United States gives some idea of the uniqueness of my job, and daily association of officers of eleven nations is a rare and fine experience. I find no problem in staying busy and thoroughly immersed in NATO matters, as the alliance starts its second quarter of a century of political and military life. You only need to watch the news to understand the changes and transition that are taking place, but as international 'going' gets rougher we find that the roots are deeper, the bonds among us are stronger, and the strategic debates more meaningful than they ever were. It is really a great place to be when you realize that your almost 30 years of experience has encompassed the entire life of this Atlantic institution." Dennie's words got me to reflecting on NATO, an organization of "our time," and how much it has probably impacted on our lives. Unless you have been personally involved (for the most part, I've been a West Coast sailor) you probably don't know too much about NATO, what it is and what it does. Therefore, I think it well worth the space to continue with Dennie's letter. . . . "The Allied Command Atlantic (ACLANT) is one of the three major military commands established under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the two others being the Allied Command Shipmate

67 Europe and the Allied Command Channel.

SACLANT Headquarters, activated in April 1952 at Norfolk, VA, is the first international mihtary headquarters to be permanently established on United States soil in peacetime. It is manned by approximately 145 Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps officers, representing ten of the fifteen NATO nations who have an active interest in the ACLANT area of responsibility and 188 enlisted personnel provided by the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and Canada. Certain nations of the NATO Alliance have earmarked naval and maritime air forces for duty under SACLANT in wartime, and also for exercises in peacetime. SACLANT employs this internationally combined force under five major subordinate commanders. NATO's aim is to safeguard the freedom and common heritage of its fifteen member nations, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. The strategic area assigned to the Allied Command Atlantic covers approximately 12 million square miles, largely of water, extending from the North Pole to the Tropic of Cancer and from the coastal waters of North America to those of Africa and Europe (including Portugal but excluding the British Isles and English Channel). Throughout this area, the NATO nations maintain sea lines of communication which in peacetime carry the bulk of their exchange commerce, and in wartime would provide a lifeline flow of support. The Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT) usually is composed of between four and eight destroyers, frigates or submarines, but more ships may be added of various types, which makes the Force flexible in size and numbers. The Allied Command Atlantic stands as a stalwart vanguard to protect and maintain the freedom of the North Atlantic."

Dennie says that Bert Atkinson is a Deputy Chief of Staff and Paul Schwemley is Chief of Information on the staff and "we get a chance to reminisce frequently."

Stu Savage wrote to report the election of the following Class officers on 21 November: President—George Pavis; Vice President — "Swede" Hansen; Treasurer — Hal Hamberg. Clete Kennelly continued on as Secretary. Stu said; "We had a very good response to our request for contributions for the Class memorial. We have collected over $4,100 of the S4.800 needed, and donations are still coming in. Our treasury is also in very good shape as a result of the Class' response to the request for annual dues. So I would like for you to mention in your column to the effect that the Class officers are most appreciative of the generous response of the Class to the request for contributions for payment for the Class of 1946 Memorial and that we will meet our commitments without further solicitations."

Robbie Robertson called a few days ago to give me the latest information on plans for the Thirtieth Celebration, saying that he expects to have another meeting on 13 January, after which he will maka his first mailing to the Class. That mailing will include the schedule of events insofar as they are known, solicit commitments to attend. and will include the cost of the Saturday night extravaganza. Then in late March or early April there will be a final mailing with more details and a request for atMarch, 1975

tendance. He said the Committee intends to use geographical area representatives and USNA Company representatives to canvass classmates and encourage their attendance.

Lilian and Stan Zipser are working on a charter flight from the West Coast. Lilian owns and manages a travel agency in Los Angeles and, you can be sure, knows the best deals available!

Along with a belated Christmas greeting, Margery Holben sent a picture representing four classmates gathered together in Japan.

I'm hoping it will be clear enough to use in the column. In case it is. you'll see Margery and Don Holben, Peggy Hollier. Jo and Art Bennett and Doris and Dale Bowen. Don and Sam are Colonels, USMC while Art and Dale are Captains, USN. Don is the Military Judge in Yokosuka; Sam is on the Seventh Fleet Staff, which was at sea, causing Sam to miss being in the picture; Art is at Misawa with ComFAirWestPac D e t ; Dale is Chief of Staff, ComNavForJapan.

"46 gathers in Japan Mai Brown has written a book called Btick Euchre—More Fun Than Sex, which he says is a card game for four participants, similar to bridge, and somewhat more exciting! It will only cost you ten dollars to find out whether Mai has really discovered something or has merely been missing out on something! His address is 821 Mayadero Ave.. Palo Alto CA 94306.

In a recent letter, "Red" Layton says: "I am still at the same old stand since my retirement in August 1968—Associate Professor of Aeronautics at the Naval Postgraduate School. In addition to my teaching, I have been involved for four years in a research project on Surface Effect Ships and have a 3-ton test craft that I operate at a nearby lake. I am also doing some research on aircraft control systems. I have been active in the NPS Theater group as an actor, director, producer and set designer.

We have a large auditorium and therefore put on big shows, i.e.. a cast of 70 with our own orchestra of 23 for "My Fair Lady.' et cetera. In my spare time I edit and publish a bi-monthly joumal for the System Safety Society (Hazard Prevention). I am also a National Director of this Society. We don't see many "46 around here, except for a few tourists and Les Wible who is on the Staff of the Aviation Safety Programs at NPS. My wife. Kathy. is the Chief Nurse at the Navy Dispensary and. between us, we seem to know all of the Lieutenants in the Navy, but rarely see any others."

••Red'" sent a clipping from the Monterey Peninsula Herald (via the Associated Press) conceming Ted Hartley's current experiment with Asian Red Crabs. Ted has imported meaty Asian Red crabs from Indonesia and is studying them in a 10 by 40 foot salt water pond at his Burbank mansion. Ap-

H. M. Twible parently Ted thinks he may have one answer to the world's food problem if he can just figure out how to keep the crabs from eating each other before they are big enough to be eaten by people. The next step would be politics, of course, if he could promise "'a crab in every pot"! "Red" said this clipping proves that "You can take the boy out of Crabtown, but you can't take Crabtown out of the boy!"

Jane Campbell (Joseph W.) phoned not long ago to tell me that their oldest child, son "Skipper," was killed Halloween night in an automobile accident in which a fugitive, being chased by the police at high speed in Chula Vista, ran a red light and struck "Skipper's" car in the intersection.

"Red" Twible, now Vice President of the Picker Corp., a subsidiary of CIT Financial Corp. located in Cleveland, Ohio, was a key member of his firm's management team which visited Moscow early in October as representatives of the first American manufacturer to be invited to open commercial negotiations with Russia under the new, detente-inspired U.S.-U.S.S.R. Trade and Economic Council. During the two day symposium involving some 50 Russian government officials and scientists. "Red" discussed Picker's role in the field of X-ray, nuclear and ultrasound diagnostic equipment and procedures in the health care field. You'll probably remember that "Red" was the classmate who was aboard USS Indianapolis when she was sunk by the Japanese at the end of World War II. "Red" and Alice live at 27 Cohasset Dr.. Hudson OH 44236.

To give you some idea how hooked I am on this column and how determined I am not to miss any more issues, it is a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day here in San Diego with a temperature of 74 on 13 January. Dorothy is at the beach taking it aU in while I sit here at my desk! Some call it devotion while others call it stupidity!! Take your choice. See you next month. "Daisy"

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Pres.. RAdm. S. J. Evans (SC) USN 8^37 Toll House Rd.. Annandale. VA 22003 Sec'y. Capt. J. L. Moss, USN (Ret.) 21 Alpine Dr., Latham, NY 12110 Percent Members: 44 A two month break is given class secretaries between November and January to

68 give them a chance to recover from the rigors of scrounging information for the column and start the new year with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. Fortunately, yours truly has received an outpouring of information in letters, Christmas cards, scribbles on the backs of Christmas bills, phone calls and even one item snipped out of the Wall Street Journal of 13 December 1974 which is quoted: "Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter announced that he will seek the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination entering at least seven primaries. Carter, 50, has been considered a racial moderate in the governorship, a post he is leaving 14 Jan. He is a former nuclear submarine officer and peanut farmer."

Other clippings received of the announcement indicated that Jimmy intends to enter the primaries in New York, New Hampshire, Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, Alabama, and California. So all you classmates who are so inclined have an opportunity to pitch in and work on the campaign. Who knows, it may be your only chance to help put a peanut farmer in the White House. Since Shipmate is non-political, be assured that any other classmate who announces for political office will be given equal coverage, but meanwhile, think about giving Jimmy a hand.

Al Rusher, president of the bank down there in Brinkley, Arkansas, sent in a most welcome report on himself and his family.

The three Rusher children are married and have left the nest. Buck is a resident surgeon at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Debbie a housewife and expectant mother living in south Arkansas and Gus is Vice President of the bank in Brinkley. Al and Betty are expecting three grandchildren within four months so they are claiming some special recognition in the grandparent sweepstakes.

Al reports that Lorna and Don Andrews stopped for a visit after Don retired from the Navy in September. We do not have a retirement address on Don as yet. We hear another retired CEC type has retired in Texas but lo not have a new address on Billy Barron either—so if you guys haven't sent your new address to Shipmate, please do so.

Thanks again for the letter, Al. I did not directly connect you with your ex-roommate because, if he is successful in his aspirations for high public office, there may be several classmates who wish to claim that distinction in moments of cocktail party oratory so it wouldn't be fair to spoil it by naming the real ones. Only we Severnmen need to know that there aren't any fifty-man rooms in Bancroft Hall.

Vern Rose sent in a letter and picture and a commercial for the climate, friendship, and recreation of the twin cities area of Minnesota. In mid-November Jim Stockdale visited Minneapolis for addresses to the Navy League and to NROTC parents and Midshipmen and also saw the team from his home state (Illinois) defeat Minnesota.

Jim and Sybil were honored guests during Sunday brunch given by Kak and Vern Rose in their townhouse. Lu and Paul Miller and Margaret and Mike Leddick were among those present. Bud Carnes was absent because he was sojourning in Bangkok. Vem's only complaint was that Jim's true stories were better than Vern's best lies—keep working on it Vern, we know you will come

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Rose, Stockdale, Miller, Leddick up with something. Thanks for report Vern —Now about the Superbowl. . .!

Army-Navy weekend in Philadelphia saw about 20 classmates turn out to enjoy nice weather, a good football game and a halftime show featuring an ex-Michigan center.

Cal and Bruce Smith are in Quarters on the Navy Base—(right where the boat used to tie up for the midshipman march to the stadium) and hosted a weekend house party and also an after the game cocktail party.

Unfortunately Bruce was in Miami because of the death of his father but Cal carried on in the best "show must go on" tradition.

Among the classmates present were Mickey and Jack Sullivan, Larry Hess, Bruce Oliver and midshipman son Neil. Jean and Ken Sears and Pat and Jim Moss were house guests of the Smiths (and ex-roommates of Bruce—it may be revealed without fear of eventual political overtones). Bruce is Commander of the Defense Personnel Support Agency and thoroughly enjoying his responsibilities and prerogatives.

Stu Kearney, an engineer in the Naval Electronic Systems Command was recently awarded a patent for his invention entitled "A Remote Observation and Destruction Television—Guided Drone to Perform Reconnaissance and Ordinance Delivery." Stu was with NavAir at the time he invented the system. Congratulations, Stu. It sounds like something to watch for on "Mission Impossible."

Aggie and George Fowler have a new address at 27902 S. MacArthur Drive, Tracy, California 95376, and George is now Financial Director for the San Joaquin County Hospital, having moved back to Tracy from San Rafael. The Fowlers' new home is an Old California adobe house complete with almond orchard and it sounds as though this is where the Fowlers will bury the anchor. Daughter Janet is in Tracy H.S. and son L t (Cappie) Fowler Jr. is on duty in D.C. although Cappie and wife Carole were home for Christmas. George didn't mention if he still knows all those beautiful driving gestures he learned while they were stationed in Naples.

Pat and Walt Maginness also report the family home for Christmas as son Terry is in Stuart, Fla. from NYU, as are Lyn and husband Paul, and Trish from college in New Orleans.

Shirley and Wirt Thayer also report a full house in Newport.

Jean and Ely Kirk are preparing for daughter Cindy's wedding in January and Ely reports his book of stories is ready but he doesn't dare publish it until a few more classmates die or retire. Meanwhile, Ely says he will sell anything in sight in the Northern Virginia area—so if some Arabs try to move the Washington Monument— we will all know who is behind it.

Betty and Bo Heininger reported on their trip to Florida on the Auto-Train and also a guest list at the December wives coffee

in Washington which included Jean Sears, Clare Gower, Pat Donaldson, D. J. Thompson, Betty Lundren, Joan Wood, Jan Gardiner, Saumie March, Jo Jennings, Dee Ann Evans, Doris Otler and the hostesses, Margaret Von Gerechten and Lois Korb. I have also received a scattering of glowing reports on the Christmas party hosted by the Marmets but no pictures or guest lists.

I thought Althea Rumble didn't want anyone to know she was also a grandmother but I understand the long distance from Madrid to Hawaii where grandson Jerimiah Johnson is living has caused Althea to start making fond grandmother noises also.

Betty and Swoose Snead are now at 1402 Orion Court, San Diego CA 92145 where Swoose is back with the Fleet.

Georgie and John Van Sickle have sent in two reports on their successful cruise from Annapolis to the Caribbean. They are now operating out of S t Thomas and the only significant development has been that Georgie seems to have an entirely new vocabulary as a result of trying to cook on a rocking boat. Their address is Box 1764, Annapolis MD 21404.

Shirley and Turner Joy were happy to report the marriage of daughter Christy and also that daughter and hubby will be living nearby. Turner is still doing Blue & Gold recruiting and already making plans for a class party in Seattle when Navy plays Washington on 27 September. Anyone interested get in touch with Turner.

Many thanks to all the classmates who sent cards and letters over the holidays— sorry I don't have space this month to mention all of them but I do particularly want to mention those which make the extra effort to personalize their cards with pictures of the family and other special effort that some of us never quite get around to doing. Once again, Anne Ansel's card was a beautiful drawing, the fireplace and pets that brings back memories of the warmth and friendship of past visits there. The Bruce Oliver family card has pictures of their four handsome children (and a son-inlaw), while Betty and Bo Heininger's Christmas letter was decorated with family pictures. One of the favorites for several years has been the always unique Christmas card designed by Ward Cummings so it was particularly heartwarming to receive a personalized Cummings family card, done this year by son Bobby, and a note from Lillian indicating that the family is together and doing well, with daughter Lynn expecting in January. The address is Mrs. C. W. Cummings, 5341 Calumet Ave., La Jolla CA 92037.

You should all be receiving letters from classmates urging contributions to the Naval Academy Alumni Association. As mentioned last month, the class has been one of the strongest in supporting the Association.

Your thoughtful consideration of their requests is encouraged.

48 Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 Percent Members: 36 A plea for communication in a recent column has brought forth the USMC . . .

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69 two great letters . . . one from Ekl Rudzis and the other from G«orge Balzer, to wit: From Rudzis, "Much water has passed under the bridge since we last chatted about 10 years ago, but your comment, 'Let's hear from the boonies,' was like a muffled drum roll for muster. Hung up my uniform for the last time about a year ago, and placed on the retired list my last duty station being Fort Douglas (an old Army fort) in Salt Lake City. While there, labored in a Joint Command with Walt Alt, and said farewell to George Balzer who was on his way to Thailand. I'd say that in the past 20 years meeting with any '48ers has been few and far between, except for the 2 years I taught chemistry at the Academy, '63-'65.

I guess that I was one of the few career Marines who never pulled a tour of duty in Washington and that probably accounts for me being out of the main stream. Presently, we are living in a simple 9 room cottage within earshot of the roaring Pacific surf, in a little known place, Carmel, Cal. Being parents of a "Pointer," West, that is, Mike, our oldest son, graduating with the Class of 7 2 , Babs and I decided to even the score and now have our youngest John, at USNA with the class of '78. Now if I can get our other son who is studying to be an architect to enter the A F Academy, we'll have our own Joint Command in our family, run by a Marine. At present, I'm trying to run down Red Morrow, who lives in Pebble Beach but commutes to LA, no small chore, since it's about 350 miles away. Red retired from the Corps several years back, and as I understand is employed by Litton Industries in the LA area. Tom Dawson, also retired from the Corps about the same time and lived in this area, has moved down to the LA area to work for Litton. Looking back now, of the 28 out of our class who went into the Corps, the only ones that I know of that are on active duty are George Balzer, Robin Dickey, and Keith CKeefe, at least they were the only ones left when I retired. Haven't had much chance to enjoy retirement yet having spent a year doing graduate work in chemical engineering at the U. of Utah, then moving back into our old homestead, painting, plumbing, and doing a bit of carpentry. That in addition to being the chief gardener and landscaping coordinator. One of these days Tm going to grab the old fishpole and head for the surf.

It's a hop, skip, and a jump to the biggest body of water in the world, and I really should be taking advantage of it. My biggest hang-up isn't the water, it's the mountains, having tromped over some of the best in the US of A, the Rockies, Sierras, Wasatch, Sandias, Manzanos, and the Uintahs, and now we have the Santa Lucias practically in our back yard, so if I'm not fishing the surf, I'll be up in the Santa Lucias, checking out the Venatan wilderness area. Having reached the pinnacle of my career when I commanded the 11th Marine Regiment in combat, I find that everything has been downhill since then." Rudzis: 3574 Oliver Road, Carmel CA 93921.

Now, from George Balzer, "Responding to your plea of 'Let me hear from . . .

Boonies,' I decided to end the old year on a note of closing out something I have meant to do for a long time. This last year has been one of great change for us. but to tell all in the detail required to do it March, 1975

justice would have me writing well into next week. I'll try to summarize the significant points. Retuming from Thailand in 1973, where I was on the staff of the US Support Activities Group, I was assigned as the G-4 FMFLANT, in Norfolk. Completely delighted with the assignment and the locale, we started to sink some real roots in the area. I bought a beautiful home in Virginia Beach, and made plans to settle there, after an anticipated three year tour. As we all know, plans made by military personnel should never assume any status of permanence. Mine went by the boards with a set of orders to NATO, with family. After a number of tours in the Far East, where the Marine Corps has decreed that dependents are not necessary, I finally got to take my family overseas, not to an area with which I was familiar, but to Brussels. Typical.

However, we closed out the tour in Norfolk, saddled up the three youngest and took off for an assignment with the International Military Staff, NATO. This is an unbelievable place. For example, we, as a nation, are preparing to celebrate our two hundredth anniversary. My landlord's house was built in 1580; that's forty years before the Pilgrims found that rock up in Massachusetts.

We have toured a bit around Brussels, and are really impressed with the antiquity of this place. It matched my grey hair. I missed Homecoming, for the reasons above, but I did receive, and have prominently displayed on my car, the bumper sticker. I'm not sure the Belgian drivers appreciate its significance, but it is getting a lot of exposure. '48 is great! Well, that about fulfills the purpose of this letter, but Kalestraat 20, Wezembeek-Oppem 1970, Belgium, is big enough to accommodate visitors. The mailing address is: US NATO. MC Box 12.

APO NY, 09667."

The other day I had a call at home from the Director of Public Works for Dallas County, Texas, who tumed out to be none other than our only class midshipman colonel, who, incidentally, finally became a Colonel Colonel in the Air Force. I refer, of course, to C. Judson Shook, whose first name. Colonel, was a source of amusement, interest, and I guess embarrassment in the USNA days. Plebe year historians will remember that Shook lived with Shake, across the hall from S. K. Moore and Bob Jortberg in the infamous 10th company. Shook and Shake were a real Mutt 'n Jeff combo, and a great pair to have across the hall plebe year. Jud retired from the USAF about 6 years ago just as he was selected for Bird, and, being at least half Texan, jumped at the chance to be Dallas Co.'s P W Director, and rabid Staubach fan. You may remember him as a Cajun New Orleans bayou king. Today he is a man of the prairies.

Jud, along with Dave Smith and Bill Pierson switched to Air Force about ten years out of the USNA. Jud and Dave were CEC and took advantage of a dearth of dirt engineers in the AF at the time. Jud and I had a couple of drinks at the Army and Navy Town Club and settled a few of the world's probs while reminiscing. He was here at a Mass Transportation conference. He says he sees George Goodwin, who is practicing law in the area, now and again. The Schwoeffermanns have settled in the Dallas area, too. Anyhow, if you live in the Dallas area and you need a new road by your

place, or your trash is piling up, give Jud a call.

I have included this month some more pics from Homecoming, which are reproduced without caption or comment.

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Pres., Ens. John E. Benoit USN ( R e t ) Secy, Col. Eugene O. Speckart, USMC (Ret.) PO Box 2741 Arlington. VA 22202 Percent Members: 38 Received a number of communiques this month, some from those who attended the reunion expressing their enjoyment of the weekend, and some expressing regret that they were unable to attend. As one would expect Warren Parr was one of the first to write and, as one would also expect, his letter expressed the feeling of a great many of us about the past 25 years. Warren really gives credit where credit is due, and to prove that here is a quote from his letter: "We really have a terrific class and I am forever impressed by the high quality of their tastes. First, of course, (chronologically) was their selection to go Navy; but foremost in my mind on this 25th anniversary year is my appreciation of their selection of their ladies. Absolutely beautiful, charming, intelligent and—how do they ever do it?—unchanging! Good grief, over twenty years have passed since I stood up at some of their weddings and later spent anxious moments during their first experiences at motherhood (along with their husbands, of course), and now I see them just as they were back then! The husbands see them all the time and couldn"t notice changes like prolonged partings show. I fight the battle of the bulge myself, girls, and I know how

70 it is 'cause I'm losing, but my hearty congratulations go out to all of you that are doing such a wonderful job—staying lovely for your men."

Hang in there gals. While we don't express it as well as Warren, that's really all of us talking.

Received a note on the reunion from Doris and Carlos McCullough down Virginia Beach way. As an added bit of interest Doris mentioned that their daughter Carleen has become engaged to Midshipman John T. Doherly, class of '75. Barbara McArthur wrote to say that she finally managed to get Ken back to Norfolk some time late on Monday. Barbara didn't mention it but there is a mmor going around that Ken doesn't get breakfast in the moming unless he can come up with a ticket for it. Also received a note from Ginny Lauderdale to let us know that the airplane load of party goers made it back to Dallas in one piece.

Heard from the Hills expressing their disappointment in not being able to make the reunion. Virginia and Jack are firmly entrenched in Virginia Beach. Jack is involved in the certification of submarines with Newport News Shipbuilding and reports that the house is beginning to get a little quieter as their six daughters phase out into marriage, college, and jobs.

Received a note from Sandy Sandkuhler, Sandy says that Shipmate manages to make it out to Kwajalein even though it is sometimes a little late. He and Maureen have been out there for five years and hope to remain for another year or so until their youngest son graduates from high school.

Their three oldest children are in colleges in the New England area. Received a Christmas card from Jack Danis. He, Jeanne, and JJ are enjoying the 8700-foot altitude at the U.S. Military Group in Bogota, Columbia. Al Thomson wrote to say that he and Elinor wanted to attend the 25th but the trip from Lisbon was just a little bit too far.

Al advises that Lisbon is as pleasant as ever, that he will be at the American Embassy there for about another year, and that he and Elinor are ready to hold a mini reunion at the drop of a phone call from any '49ers passing through.

Ed Waller has been nominated for Vice Admiral and the post of Director, Weapons Systems Evaluation Group, OSD. Congratulations Ed. Hopefully you will be confirmed and firmly entrenched in the "Paper Clip" building by the time this goes to press.

Fred Baur has been elected Vice President, General Manager of Oxy-Catalyst, Inc., a division of Research-Cottrell, Inc., Bound Brook, NJ. Fred assumed his new duties during November 1974. He, Audrey, and the youngsters are living in Valley Forge, Pa. John Barrow's term as Executive Vice President expired with 1974. An election was held at the December meeting of the Washington area group and Henry Hoppe was elected to succeed John. (Henry's election gives the Marines a majority of two out of seven on the Executive Committee for the first time since Tom Parson's term expired over a year ago.) Before we leave this subject it is only fitting to express the appreciation of the entire class to John for his efforts as Executive Vice President. In fact for as long as I can remember (and that is longer than either John or I will

admit) John Barrow has always been first in line when it came to doing something for the class. Our thanks for a job well done John.

The ballots for the presidential election will be mailed the end of this month. Anyone who hasn't received a ballot by the middle of April should drop a line to the class mail box and we will send one.

WASHINGTON AREA The turnout for the November luncheon was good however it was a rather quiet gathering for some reason. Perhaps we were all still recovering from the reunion. Those present were Boykin, Beckwith, Bajus, Draim, Bartholomew, John Walker, Counts, Gunning, Hoppe, McVoy, E. B. Brown, Coontz, Reiher, Krause, Dobson, Marquardt, Magee, Hammer, Benoit, and myself.

The December gathering was more lively.

The entertainer of the month was Fred Grabowsky. Fred missed the luncheon during which Hoppe related all the Hugh O'Brien stories, but he heard about it and was determined to outdo Henry. After listening to him for a hour everyone was convinced that he wasn't graduated with us, he was just phased out in accordance with an agreement between the academic and executive departments and that the agreement was reached by both departments in self defense. Among those enjoying Fred's entertainment were three long absent returnees to the monthly gatherings. Don Wittschiebe and Bob Nelson retumed to the area and Bill Wentworth managed to break away from the Navy Annex for the first time in quite a while. All three took time to bring the group up to date on what they have been doing of late. Along with Hopi>e and Grabowsky they were joined by Benoit, Barrow, Lawrence, Clements, Marquardt, Beckwith, Capone, Bartholomew, Dobson, E. B. Brown, Benas, Gunning, Albers, Sherman, and Hammer.

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Pres., Capt D. G. Fraasa, USN Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. L. Jensen, USN 413 Powhatan, Norfolk, VA 23511 Percent Members: 42 The Washington area contingent had decided that the December first Wednesday Pentagon luncheon would be the date for the long awaited class action and decision as to the new date and location for monthly luncheons. In line with this the announcement was placed in the November Shipmate and numerous D. C. area volunteers conducted a phone campaign to get a working quorum at the gathering. The day arrived and some double checking was completed.

It appeared that a minimum of thirty-five classmates would attend and if so it would mark an eight year high. The Executive Board would be impressed and it looked like any reasonable legislative effort could be brought out of committee and acted on by the group. The Class President, Treasurer and CS had been contacted and the by-laws examined according to the rule of Roberts with the announcement that the luncheon date, time and location could be changed with the concurrence of a majority of the

December group—with a quorum established at thirty. Well — eleven inveterate souls turned out and even though they were unofficial in their action voted 6 to 3 with two abstentions to change the date to the first Thursday of each month and to go some place else. The place wasn't announced and all agreed they would come back to the Pentagon on the first Wednesday anyhow—so all I can say is—Washington Group start marking your calendar for that first Wednesday and get together. Starting in April the Norfolk Group will hold first Wednesday luncheons also and at the NOB Officers' Club. So Class of '50 mark the 2nd of April for our kickoff luncheon—we will have a guest speaker—to be announced.

—Oh, yes, the attendees at the December Washington luncheon were Earl Halpera, Walt Flint, Ward Lasley, Bob Shultz, Gene Morin, Phil Conley, Bill McGarrah, Gayle May, Bill DeMers, Frank Roth and Tom Ross. Some news generated from the luncheon to the extent that George Darfus is a market manager for some firm in Orlando, Florida specializing in waste disposal problems. Jack Spiiler is currently in D.C. as a Program Manager for Captor/Parrous; however, while Jack was enroute to the assignment CNM moved the job to Akron, Ohio, so Jack is betwixt and between and believes he will go to Akron but isn't sure.

Jim Wilson was in Annapolis in December from Moscow, Idaho where he owns and operates a Christian Book Store. He made a presentation to the Annapolis Presbyterian Church on the Bible business. Morris Riddle is with the Air Force at McGuire AFB and was seen in D. C. in December-January TDY at the defense Intelligence School. Art Builta is the Director of Intelligence at Eglin AFB, Florida.

It is with sad heart that I must inform classmates of the death of Davis Webb in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Davis had retired in 1972 and joined Global Associates, a division of Atlas Corporation, as deputy manager of National Space Technology Labs at Bay St. Louis, Miss. Ruth and daughter, Amy, reside at 603 St. Mary Street, Pascagoula. John Brick will make arrangements for a memorial chair in Davis' name.

Chuck Greenwood writes from the Chaplains' School at Newport where he is the director of the Basic Course that is dedicated to the training of all new chaplains. He has been there for two years, enjoys the assignment and sees no reason why his recent selection to Captain should change his status. Chuck had seen Phil Ryan who is reporting for duty on the staff of the Naval War College and had visited with John McNally who was undergoing the PCO course of instruction on his way to USS INCHON. (John relieved in Norfolk on 13 December.) Chuck has one of four left at home—daughter Cheryl with Larry in graduate school at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Gary a junior at U. of Florida, and Carolyn a sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute as a Computer Science major. The Greenwoods live at 19 Osage Drive, Middletown RI 02840.

We located George Denmark recently. He is on duty at NAS Memphis and is—to quote George—"having a ball." George managed to obtain a master's degree in education administration and his now working on a Shipmate

71 master's in mathematics—both from Memphis State U. He is secretary of the Raleigh Optimist Club in Memphis. George and Ginny like so many of us youngsters are looking forward to a silver wedding anniversary in 1975. The Denmarks have two sons in the landscaping business in San Diego, a daughter, Helen, a senior in high school and first runner-up in the State Miss Teenage contest with a ninth grader who insists already that he will graduate from USNA whh the Class of 1982.

George and Ginny are at home at: 5257 Longmeadow Drive. Memphis TN 38134.

Joe Pausner writes from 301 Fairfax Ave., San Mateo CA 94402 to say that Phil Ryan had a number of classmates in attendance when he was relieved as CO, H.VNCOCK on 2 December in Alameda. On hand were Don Albright up from Monterey where he is VP of Marketing for Paine. Webber, Jackson and Curtis; Wanda and George Bottom; Joann and Joe Pausner and George Van who is with MONY in Oakland.

Because my face is red. I would like to quote in its entirety a letter from Ed Mendel who is the Vice Commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing at Randolph AFB. Texas.

"Dear Wayne, "I noted with interest the item in the November 1974 Shipmate that I had been recently added to the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. Perhaps you have an information source with a clear and shiny crystal ball, but as of the moment I am not aware of such a move.

We did leave OSD in June of 1972, spent a tour at Williams AFB, and currently are at Randolph AFB, busily engaged in the business of training instmctor pilots for the Air Force. This is, believe it or not, our first permanent assignment in Texas, and we really enjoy the area and the job.

"Please say hello to the Pentagon bunch for us.

"Sincerely, "Edward Mendel, Colonel, USAF" Mayland Huff has organized and is operating the NJROTC unit at Louisville Valley High School in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ed Smith has been with U. S. Steel for twenty years starting in Pittsburgh, then Joliet IL and Lorain, OH. Now Ed has been made manager of sales in the Cleveland, Ohio district.

Bill Wliittle writes from Macon to up-

date us on his continuing battle with MS. He hasn't managed to schedule any fuel elimination sprints for wheelchairs, but acknowledges that he has become proficient in their use over the past year. Betty stays on top of the situation and we all send our best wishes that 1975 will provide for vast improvement and the anticipated return to normal. Bill and Betty urge any classmates passing through Macon to please give a call—.

John Henderson sends news from 213 Goldsborough Village, Bayonne NJ 07002.

John is the skipper of NAVILCO, the office which links our DOD supply system with some 65 foreign government customers to whom we provide military hardware and services. In late November John was a guest speaker at the Air Force Institute of Technology and Bill Haidler who is now the Dean at the Institute introduced himself and who would believe that it took them thirty minutes to discover they were classmates? John travels a lot and during his latest trip to WestPac ran into Max Lasell in the lobby of the Chao Phya Hotel in Bangkok. John intends on being back in Annapolis for our 25th. All should start making plans now. Don Fraasa will have more information out soon.

Earl Dille who is the Executive VP of Union Electric Co. in St. Louis has been elected President of the Associated Industries of Missouri at the Association's 55th annual meeting. Earl has served as a director of the Association since 1971. It is an organization of about 1,000 major employers and is committed to the growth and development of the Missouri business community.

Edward Smith

Earl Dille

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Pres., Capt. W. W. DeGroot, III, (CEC) USN Sec'y, Cdr. Bruce I. Meader, USN (Ret.) 5609 South 5th St., Arlington, VA 22204 Percent Members: 45 Announcement: The Annual Meeting of the Association of the Class of 1951, USNA, Incorporated will be held at the Officers' Club, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. on Saturday, 3 May 1975. The brief business meeting will be preceded by cocktails, etc., beginning at 6:00 PM, to which it is hoped you will bring the ladies. An announcement will be mailed out in early April, but please put this date on your calendar now.

The end of the year brought several letters from far-away places, including one from Jack Nunneley, who has been Com SubGru Seven in Yokosuka since September "73. Jack writes, "Beau Dietrich is ComFle Acts Yokosuka and lives across the street.

Marv Duke is USDAO Tokyo at the Embassy. Carl Courtwright is CO of the PWC Yokosuka and fumishes our electricity and heat (sometimes). . . . Enclosed is a picture taken at Beau's house one evening when Bill Marin (BuPers) and John Buck (CO USS CHICAGO) were in town. Others we've seen . . . include Herb Zoehrer (CO USS CLEVELAND), GUS Leahy (ComDesRon 5), and Joe Metcalf (ComDesRon 33),"

'51 in Yokosuka

Barney Ruble surprised everyone by retiring on 1 December. Barney and Barbara have moved from Newport, where Bamey was on the staff of the Naval War College, to Dalton, Mass. and into an executive assignment with General Electric at Pittsfield, Mass. The Rubles have two at home, Susan —16 and David—13. Retirement address is 10 Park Avenue, Dalton MA 01226. Barney roomed with your CS for four years at USNA and one story we promised never to tell until his retirement was his Plebe summer dates with a Crabtown Western Union teletype operator who he met over the teletype network while messenger of the watch. That was only 29 years ago, Bamey. May your retirement years be golden ones!

One more time—you March, 1975

yearly class dues of $5.00 to John Brick at QTRS # 4 5 , NAS Pensacola. Don't worry about past years—all is forgiven. Send class information to your CS or call me at autovon 690-2350.

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Howie Ruggles writes from Westlake Village, CaUfomia, that he, too, has been touring WestPac (for Hughes Aircraft) and while in Hong Kong ran into Gus Leahy and Deacon Bakke, who is on ComCarGm 7 staff. Enroute home, he stopped in Pearl for an evening with Pappy Sears (staff. Com ThirdFlt), but missed Paul Tomb (CO Sub Base) and Gordo Schuller, who is a Pat Wing Commander at Barbers Point. The latter, I understand is enroute Opnav shortlyFrom Houston, Texas, Van Van der Naillen reports that the van Hooks and Van der Naillens (east Texas Dutch division) celebrated the Army-Navy game together, seeing each for the first time in 20 years! He writes, "Gordon is with Texaco, managing the U.S. tanker fleet out of Port Arthur. . . .

I will be taking an educator tour to USNA in April for the Blue and Gold Program. . . . We see Emmett Woolwine 4-5 times a year . . . no other classmate has ventured into this area!"

72 A somewhat pointed news release from the Air Force tells that ". . . Colonel Williard M. Truesdell . . . has arrived at Offput AFB, Neb., for duty as chief of the Penetrations Division." And from Wright-Patterson AFB we learn that Colonel Tipton P. Mott-Smith has been awarded the Legion of Merit for service as Vice Commander, Armament Development and Test Center, Eglin AFB. Congratulations!

Larry Treadwell filled in my "missing" file on Bob Hildebrand (Larry's old roommate), who may be reached in Lakewood, Colorado 80215 at 2290 Willow Lane. Bob is president of Polaris Resources, Inc., a mining company which, according to Bob's November letter to his shareholders, could become "an important gold producer." And, speaking of gold, Jim Miller writes from New York that he still thinks the Class should sell our mutual funds and "purchase gold or as an investment, 50% short term Treasury bills and 50% gold." Anyone wishing to exchange economic views with Jim can reach him at 14 Stuyvesant Oval, Apt. 4B, New York NY 10009.

While Bill Lawrence was a prisoner of war in Vietnam, Tom McCreless wore Bill's bracelet. When Bill returned, Tom turned the bracelet over to Bill, and in the process introduced his daughter Cindy to Laurie Lawrence. That was the start of beautiful friendship; the two girls are now roommates at Vanderbilt.

The New Year got off to a good start as far as the First Tuesday Club (monthly luncheon) is concemed, with 28 classmates appearing at the Flagship Restaurant. As is almost always the case, there were some "new" faces on the Washington scene. Walt Stevens (Col. USAF) and John Gilchrist (Capt. USN) are both recent arrivals to Washington, and big John McGrew was in town for an educators' convention. John is superintendent of a school district in northem California. I hope you other out-oftowners and traveling titans of industry remember that the gang gets together for lunch and a wee dram every month on the first Tuesday of the month at the Flagship. Be there!

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Pres., Cdr. R. R. Zastrow, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. D. M. Jackson, USN 1719 Melbourne Drive McLean, VA 22101 Percent Members: 38 The following note from Zug just missed the January column: "To all my classmates —my thanks to you for your vote and confidence in me to be your Class President.

I will do my best to serve you and your needs and interests pertaining to our class.

We have a great class—a fine 'track record' and we'll do our best to make it bigger and better. My biggest shortcoming is the long distance between me and the Washington area, where most class business is conducted.

Please don't hesitate to write me with suggestions/complaints/ideas, etc.

"I must certainly compliment Red Stein on the fine job he did as my predecessor"— Thanks "Red," from all of '52. Your Class President, Zug Zastrow, goes on to say.

"Had a letter from Frankie Hauff and he included an invitation to his wedding. Yes— Frank is getting married to Rosemarie Kug on 20 December 1974 at the Chapel at Washington University in St. Louis—congratulations Frank and Rosemarie.

"Vern Smith, our classmate with Hughes Telecommunication Services out here, has completely recovered from open heart surgery.

"In November, Al Enderle had classmate Tom Brownrigg out here as a visitor from the East Coast.

"Class of 1952 members from the L.A. USNA Alumni Chapter who attended the pre Army-Navy game dinner out here were Zug Zastrow, Al Enderle, Jack Blackwood, Ernie Schultz, Bob Carroll, Bill Campbell."

On the East Coast many members attended the Army-Navy game. Lonnie and Red Stein, Julie and Bill Ryan, Helen and Lou McMillan, Ann and Chuck Pollak, Nancy and Bill Maxson, Wendy Cosner, Bill Hippie, Marylin and Demp Jackson plus friends, children and a small contingent from three other classes went to Philly by way of a bus sent up by Lonnie. The score, weather and Lonnie's arrangements were all outstanding. A vote was taken enroute home and Bill Hippie will coordinate the 1975 A / N game bus for the class. Many '52ers who attended drove individually in order to spend time with their midshipmen sons or do other things. Among these were Zobels, Rowdens, Meeks, Jacobsons, Hughes, Hannegans, Starks, Blandings, Califfs, Jeffries, Lockwoods, Mathis', Troutmans and Wadsworths. There were many more and next year I will remember to keep a list I continue to receive color photos which provide very little contrast when printed in black and white and many good black and white prints received are unusuable because of writing on the backs.

Jim Organ has moved from the Navy's Office of Program Appraisal to being the primary horse-holder for AstSecNav Marcy (R&D), a job vacated by Paul Gillcrist, who moved up with Dr. Potter when he became Under Secretary.

Jerry Zacharias, one of our few Navy Cross winners, successfully completed his tour in the Alligator navy without mishap as CO of a very slow landing ship dock (LSD). Jerry will now have to become accustomed to much increased rates of relative motion as CO of aircraft carrier, USS ORISKANY. Congratulations, Jerry and please give the ASW squadron equal time!

Chuck Horn moved from Asst. Sec. Defense (Intell) office back to the blue suit league when he reported to CNO (OP-60) for duty several months ago.

Word from Wright-Patterson that Bill Delaney has retired from USAF after 22 years and will move back to his home state of Mass. and go to work for Draper Labs (MIT) Cambridge.

According to USAF's SAMSO office in Los Angeles, two classmates have further distinguished themselves; Dick Saxer was awarded the Legion of Merit for his efforts while on duty back at Wright-Patt Dick also has a Ph.D. from Ohio State. Roger Johnson who has a Ph.D. in E.E. from UCLA was the recipient of the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award presented to his unit.

A Legion of Merit for Dick Saxer

And an award for Roger Johnson Anyone needing a loan or a check cashed in the San Jose, CA area, McKenzie Moss is now president of the First National Bank of San Jose. (McKenzie appears to be moving fast—see November 1974 Shipmate.)

John Haaren, with the help of Mike Sorrentino's latest USAF computer run has initiated a search and address update of our 193 classmates who entered the USAF upon graduation. Of statistical interest the computer reveals the addresses for 6 Brig. Generals, 36 Colonels, 22 Lt. Colonels, 2 Majors, 2 MIA's and 26 Misters so that means we must update the data base with 99 more souls, many of whom we don't know their whereabouts.

From way out in Guam, Joan and Lee Holmes are still enjoying fried bread-fruit, the climate, social functions with the transient military community and looking for classmates. Lee announces he has 10,000 subscribers on his cable from his television station.

I couldn't resist enclosing a picture of the Class Secretary viewing an obviously clear display of something at the Navy Sound Lab, New London.

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Pres., Capt Russ Harney, USN Sec'y, Mr. C. E. Mumford, GRI 1303 Towleston Road Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 759-3115 Percent Members: 31 Welcome to the second column of the new year. I suppose everyone has filed his Income Tax—or is working on it anyway.

The January Washington area luncheon was Shipmate

73 switched from the normal first Tuesday to a snowy Monday and much to everyone's surprise, there were still thirty-two present.

Plans were made for the February luncheon with the wives and high hopes for a good tumout I have been working on getting classmates' addresses up to date—a never ending job, but some 80 addresses from the last two homecomings and other events have been cranked into the AJumni files. Yet we still have many classmates who have just disappeared—we have no addresses. I will be picking out area co-ordinators from various areas to verify addresses of classmates in their area and to submit additions not on the runoffs provided to them. Let's all keep the Alumni Association and class Secretary informed of address changes.

Here and There Pooch Davies retired 31 December to join Hughes Aircraft. After a 6 to 8 month training period in California, he will move to Iran to be the Hughes Aircraft representative in Tehran. Marlese and Walt Hubbell now reside at 8410 Morey Lane, Alexandria VA 22308. Walt is at JCS J-5.

Suzanne and Ron Gumsey report the birth of Eric Brian Gumsey on 5 November 1974 at Georgetown Hospital (10 lbs. 5 oz.). This explains their absence from homecoming.

The big question now is "Can anyone top this?" Rip Taylor left JCS to retire in Houston. Gloria and Rip's new address is 10527 Laneview Drive, Houston TX 77070.

Peyton Wise's new address is 2614 31st Street N.W., Washington DC 20008. Bill Ritchie is now working for Computer Science Corporation and living at 11907 St. Johnsbury C t , Reston VA 22091. Jill and Bruce Prickett announce the marriage of their daughter, Jennifer, on 4 January 1975, to John M. Andrews in Virginia Beach, Virginia. John is a Methodist divinity student to be ordained this spring. The couple is now residing in Washington, D.C. Family ties—Jill Davison Prickett is the sister of John W. Davison.

Letter Barrel Lt. Col. Bruce Ogden, 46-305 Kumoo Loop, Kaneohe HI 96744.

"Time to report!

"After three all-too-short years in Annapolis, with heavy hearts we weighed anchor in July and headed about as far West as you can get without leaving the U.S. Arrived at Pearl Harbor in time to attend the Change of Command of Submarine Squadron One, at which our next door neighbor at USNA, Roy Wight '54 relieved Bob Chewning, who immediately donned his twostar boards before departing for Turkey.

"A month in a hotel at Waikiki is enough for even a beach bum; so we got busy and finally found a nesting place on the Windward side of the island (the side of the island where the Puka shell craze is flourishing). The kids encountered no difficulty in acclimating to the back yard pool. Doug, our four year old was swimming confidently by 1 September and Ellen, our nine year old quickly progressed to membership on the local swim team and both delighted and surprised us all by winning her first competitive free style race. Kelly is still trying to readjust to the trauma of a major transfer in her junior year of high school while Skip is discovering the perilous adventure March, 1975

of freshman year at Salisbury State back in Md. Last, but far from least, between driving three kids to and from three widely separated schools, swim team etc., Diane manages to find time to maintain a very becoming tan. In native dress, she easily passes for a local wahine.

"Ray Bright moved on to the First Marine Air Wing at Iwakuni in July and Jack Hyatt followed suit a month later. Seems I frighten all the good guys away! At least both brides elected to remain here while their men waste away a year in Japan.

Hmn— "Mouse Jones was in town recently on a working visit and Si Kittler brought his bride for a week of business and pleasure.

Si completed ICAF in 1973 and has recently commanded a detachment of MAG16 at Camp Pendleton. Also served as XO of the 11th MAU during Exercise Bead Ring before assuming his present post as G-3, Plans Officer at I MAF.

Si KitUer and Bruce Ogden "I've been engrossed for the past four months endeavoring to master the intricacies of the public affairs world. The assignment came as no small surprise, and in the absence of any formal training or prior experience, it's a unique challenge. At least I've been given until 30 June to make it or break it before my staff is slashed by 50%. In other words, the option is open to include me in the planned personnel reduction. Guess we need another war, before all of we old horses are put out to pasture."

Theodore H. (Ted) Black, a Vice-President of Ingersoll-Rand Company, recently was graduated from Harvard Business School's advanced Management Program (AMP), an intensive three month course designed for experienced executives. His AMP class. Harvard's 69th, was composed of 160 executives from business and public organizations.

They came from the United States, Canada, and 25 other countries. Ted is in charge of the process-oil and gas sales division of Ingersoll-Rand, an intemational manufacturer of industrial machinery and equipment with annual sales exceeding one billion dollars. He now lives at Taylor Road, Mt. Kisco NY 10549.

Biographical Sketches Colonel John A. Smitherman, USAF, Chief, USAF Mission to Columbia, c/o American Embassy, APO New York NY

HOMECOMING '75 10-11-12 OCTOBER

09895, his wife and family John 15, Mary Kay 14, Diana 12, and Julie 6, are residing in "Tampa, Florida.

After obtaining his wings in 1954, John was a flight instructor for four years with Air Training Command where he was also a member of the Flying Standardization Board. Subsequently, he was assigned for two years as an Exchange Officer with the Royal Air Force in England flying the Hunter, Vampire, and Meteor. After completing the AF Command and Staff College, John was assigned for three years as Operations Officer at Air Training Command Headquarters. From 1964 through 1966, John studied at Texas A&M University where he was awarded his Master of Science Degree in Mathematics. His next assignment was with Headquarters USAF as a member of the Operational Analysis Staff. That assignment was cut short when he received orders for F-4 Phantom training and a one year tour at DaNang, South Vietnam, where he flew 186 missions with 60 missions into North Vietnam. John also served as an instructor pilot in the F-4 while in Vietnam.

This was followed by a four and one-half year tour with the U.S. Readiness Command in Tampa, Florida, where he was Chief of the Air-Ground Branch of the Evaluation/Doctrine division, and directorate of plans and policy. Thence, John went to his present assignment.

Rodney L. Bonim, wife Helen and children, Richard and Sarah, reside at 4008 Glenrose Street, Chevy Chase View, Kensington, Maryland. After graduation, Rod served as an Electronics Maintenance Officer in the U.S. Air Force until 1956. From 1956 to 1966, Rod was associated with the General Electric Company in various capacities including: (1) Studied with the Brookings Institute under G.E. sponsorship; (2) Electronics Design Engineer from 1956 to 1959; (3) Missile Test Conductor from 1959 to 1961 and (4) Manager of the Atlantic Missile Range Engineering Operation for G.E. from 1961 to 1965. From 1966 to 1969, Rod was Administrator of the Business and Defense Services Administration, a bureau of the United States Department of Commerce. BDSA served as the implementing agency for the Defense Production Act and its application to the Vietnam War buildup, and is the domestic business bureau of the Federal Government Since April of 1969, Rod has been President of Printing Industries of America, Inc. PIA is the largest trade association in the commercial printing industry with over 7,400 member firms in the United States, Canada, and other countries.

OK, you all out there—anyone who has not written to the column in the last five years, let's hear from you. My deadlines are generally by the 10th of each month. So beat the deadline! See you next month.

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Pres., LCol. Clyde D. Dean, USMC Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. R. M. Olsen, USN 14 Fisk Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 AUTOVON—297-5623, HOME (301) 263-3994 Percent Members: 33

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Pres., Cdr. Otto A. Zipf, USN Sec'y, LCol. A. J. Chiota, USAF 7708 Jaffrey Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20022 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. John W. Renard, USN Superintendent's Staff, USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Chairman, 20th Homecoming Cdr. C. M. Plumly, USN 4503 Sonata Ct. Fairfax, VA 22030 Percent Members: 26 Received from Roger Scott and deciphered by ex-wife Jack Renard: "Sorry for the inordinate delay. Alice and I with our two childem, Allison (16) and Roger (14), moved to Japan this summer for a three year tour on the Joint Staff (J-3) of COMUS Japan located at Yokota A.B. The past three years we had a delightful tour at Parris Island where I did my small part in the 'making of marines' and sailing our 1938 Casey Cutter about the ocean. Should you be in the vicinity of Yokota just call 225-4305."

The Directors of Leverage Fund of Boston, Inc., announce the election of Albert L. Toney, Jr. as President and Director effective 31 December. Mr. Toney succeeds Landon T. Clay, who will serve as Vice President and Director. Leverage Fund, with assets totaling $40 million, is a dual purpose closed-end investment company whose income and capital shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Al joined Vance, Sanders in 1969 as Research Associate in high technology areas. He was named a Vice President of Leverage Fund of Boston in 1971 and of Vance, Sanders in 1972 and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. He currently resides in Weston, Mass. with his wife, Leslie, and their two children.

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Ch. Exec. Com. Cdr. D. A. Shelso, USN Sec'y, Cdr. J. W. Blanchard, Jr., USN Dep. Dir. of Athletics, USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 28 Oops!! I blew it. I left Skip Furlong's name off the list of those on the last Captain's list.

My apologies and congrats. Skip.

Thanks to Roger, we have documented, via photos, several gatherings of last fall.

Flossie and Dave Shelso had a group over just prior to the homecoming football game.

Seen (standing L-R) in their backyard are: Gene McPartland, Dave Shelso, Arlene McPartland, Carol Blanchard, Sallie Betts, Roger Lyle, Gwynn Tumer (friend of Roger and mine), Sven Nelson, Jody Nelson, Cliff Peterson, Rod Flannery, Linda Flannery, Vern Dander, Mariann and Jim Eri, Flossie Shelso, Lila Dickey. (Kneeling L-R): Rog Betts, Doc Blanchard, Jim Dickey, P. J. Smith, Poppy Miller, Jean Miller. Plan on 1975 and for sure on our 20th in 1976.

The next gathering took place in Atlanta at an alumni cocktail party following the disastrous Georgia Tech football game on 16 November. (L-R): Dave Shelso, George Welsh, Maureen and Jim Woods, Frances and Millard Allen, Rod Flannery, Carol Blanchard, Bob Sampson, Roger Lyle, Linda Flannery, Mrs. Sampson, Hal Lewis, Jack Fellows, Fred Lind, Buffy Lewis, Mary Lind, Doc Blanchard, Muriel Joyner.

The last shot shows some of the Hawaii contingent upon the occasion of a gettogether way last summer. Look at those shirts! Really, I'm jealous. (L-R): Jan and Mike Elinski, Pat and John Bauman. Aloha!

While in Atlanta, Carol and I had a nice reunion with Frances and Millard Allen. I asked Millard for an update on all the classmates he has been in contact with and he writes: "As promised, I will give you an update of my doings, as well as those classmates in Atlanta. Beginning with yours trulyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I'm the Regional Marketing Director, Southeast Region, for Honeywell Information Systems.

My responsibilities include marketing of all Honeywell computer products to commercial customers in Eastern Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and District of Columbia. Frances, the four girls, and I have been in Atlanta now for almost three years and are enjoying the gem city of the Southeast.

"Sid Davis is Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs and Assistant Secretary of Delta Air Lines. Sid, Sue, and their daughters have been in Atlanta now for about seven years. Sid's offices are at the Delta general offices, Atlanta Airjwrt.

"Fred Lind is with Eastem Airlines as Manager of Sales and Service for the Atlanta area.

"Joe Anthony has been in Atlanta now for about five years and is with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.

"With my travels up and down the east coast, Audie Audilet is now with Atlantic Research, after retiring last year. To my knowledge, Audie is the first of our classmates to retire with 20 years service. Audie, wife Devon, and their three children live in Alexandria, Virginia." Thanks for the info Millard and keep up the good work.

How sweet it wasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the win over Army.

Joe Talbert, Jim Hogg, and Dick Tarbuck were among some of the spectators. I understand Jim has gone to work in BuPers. Joe

Albert L. Toney, Jr. It is with deep sadness that I report the death of our classmate Cdr. Bob Ballinger on 20 November 1974 in the Korean DMZ. Bob was killed by an explosion while inspecting a tunnel under the zone dividing North and South Korea. He was one of our most decorated classmates having been awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Combat Action Ribbon and several RVN personal decorations. Much of Bob's career was spent overseas including tours in Turkey, Vietnam, Japan and his second and last tour in Korea with the U.N. Command/ U.S. Forces as the International Affairs Officer. He is survived by his widow Michi and his parents RAdm. and Mrs. Ballinger of 22 Captain Landing, Tiberon, California.

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"56 in Hawaii sent me more info on Tom Langley. It seems Tom married Nancee Beth Williamson in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on 3 October 1974. That's great Tom, and on behalf of your classmates, let me extend to you and Nancee our very best wishes.

I have some news about Jerry Masterson.

He is currently a member of the B-1 Strategic Development Bomber Team. Specifically, he is Chief of the Test Engineering Branch at Wright-Patterson AFB. Since leaving USNA, Jerry earned a M.S. degree in 1963 at the University of Colorado. Additionally, Jerry is rated as a command pilot.

The Air Force continues to carry Charlie Levison its rolls as MIA. Charlie was on a mission on 2 April 1972 over Quang Tri Province, RVN while flying for the 42nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron when he was reported missing. By special order of the Air Force. Charlie has been promoted to Colonel effective 1 December 1974.

His wife, Louaim, and children are residing at 3912 Van Deman, Ft. Worth TX 76116.

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Pres., Maj. Fritz Warren, USMC Sec'y, Mr. Frank Barnes 7705 Falstaff Rd., McLean, VA 22107 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. D. M. Collins, USN P.O. Box 7539, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Percent Members: 32 Happy New Year classmates. It's 6 January as I sit at home during the winter's first snow fall in Rockville, Md. There is quite a bit of class news compared to most months and again Dale HoUabaugh is the most faithful correspondent George Cndahy (03) was selected for promotion to Colonel, USAF about March of 1974. I just found out. Congratulations, George. Other belated congratulations are due to Don Couture (04), Ed Palanek (08), and Floyd Stnart (22) who were selected for promotion to Colonel, USAF in November 1974 and to Leon "Bud" Edney (05) whose selection to Captain, USN was also annoimced about that time. Great news fellows, and well deserved.

When George joined the USAF he entered immediately into flight training and earned his wings in Sept '58. George flew 186 combat missions in F-4 Phantom fighterbombers. In doing so George earned the Distinguished Flying Cross with one oakÂŤ leaf cluster, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Air Medal with eleven oak leaf clusters. George has earned a MS (astronautical engineering) from the Air Force Institute of Technology and is working on his doctoral dissertation.

If my information is still current Birgit, March, 1975

George and Gregory are still at Wright-Patterson AFB where George is the laboratory deputy for laser applications in the Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory.

Bud entered flight training upon graduation and received his wings in Sept. '58. He had flying tours with Air Anti-submarine Squadrons 27 and 24 in Norfolk from Sept.

'58 to July '62. He transitioned to jets and flew with Attack Squadron 164. Between 1966 and 1968, he flew over 220 combat missions from the deck of the USS ORISKANY. In December 1971, Bud became the XO of Attack Squadron 27 and flew an additional 130 combat missions from the USS ENTERPRISE. Between flying tours. Bud earned a MS (Public Administration) at Harvard, served as a special assistant to the DCNO/RDT&E, served in the OpNav Political Mihtary Plans Division, and served as a special assistant to the Secretary of Transportation as a White House Fellow. Bud is authorized to wear six Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star Medal, four single action Air Medals, 33 Strike/Flight Air Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, three Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal, three Navy Unit Commendations, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Vietnamese Honor Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Margon, Bud and their children, Merrie and Jaimie, call Poway, Califomia home.

The following is from Dale Hollabaugh's letter: "I attended Bud Edney's change of command on 30 October '74 and it was a very impressive affair. Bud has taken command of Attack Carrier Air Wing Two which has about eight squadronsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including VF-154 commaned by Jack Davis (13). Ann and George Lanman (06) and Jerry Barczak (05) were also in attendance. Hats off to Bud, Margon and family on this fine achievement and good luck in this important operational command.

"The San Diego chapter is planning an Army-Navy game get-together, whether the game is televised or not. The current list of local classmates includes: Almstedt, Bailey, Barczak, Bond, Brooks, Buck, Buckner, Cameron, Chenault, Christensen, Christenson, Cobi, Cockell, Coon, Val Cox, Crowe, Davis, Dennis, Dunham, Edney, Erickson, Fickenscher, Gaouette, Gubitosi, Hathaway, Hemphill, HoUabaugh, J. Howe, Howland, Jenkins, Kachigian, Lampert, Lanman, Madouse, McCracken, McGinn, McGrail, D. Miller, J. Nelson, Nevin, O'Neill, Papaccio, Parkinson, Paulk, Porter, Regenhardt, Ritchie, Round, Sakey, Shay, Smedberg, Smiley, Bieweg, Weston, Whitmire and Zollars. Total of 56. Will report on the Army-Navy party next month."

In a card received just today. Dale reports that the fourth annual San Diego Class of 1957 Army-Navy game party was "cancelled for lack of interest." There were three in favor of a party however: Al Zollars, Dick Madouse and Dale.

In Oct. '74. Bob Johnson (09) was awarded the 1974 NOAA Award for Engineering and Applications Development. This award was in recognition of "pioneering work in the application of modem engineering technology to National Weather Service field operations and for exemplary technical leadership during the design and development of the Automation of Field Operations and

NOAA award to Bob Johnson (left) Services (AFOS) system." AFOS is a system designed to speed and improve weather forecasts and warnings and is lauded as one of the most advanced applications of minicomputer technology in the nation. Bob left the Air Force in 1960 and entered Federal service with the FAA in Atlantic City. In 1966 he joined the National Weather Service. Patricia, Bob, Robert and Lynn reside in Vienna, Va. Mike Giambattista has recently been elected a Director of Shaklee Corp. In addition to intemational board responsibility, Mike (18) also serves as Managing Director of the company's manufacturing and administrative company in Ireland.

Mike Giambattista

58 Pres., Cdr. John Poindexter, USN Sec'y, Cdr. Ernest C. Luders, USN Aerospace Engineering Dept., USNA Annapolis, MD 21402 Tel.: (301) 267-3285 Autovon: 281-3285 Percent Members: 32

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Chmn. Exec. Com., Cdr. Edward B. Baker, USN Sec'y, LCdr. Lloyd Adams, USN 7869 Godolphin Dr. Springfield, VA 22153 or, P.O. Box 1692, Annapohs, MD 21404 Percent Members: 29 The Class of '59 Directory finally got in the mail in early December, hopefully in time to be useful in mailing Christmas cards.

76 We know some of the addresses are out of date already and hope that you will let us know if yours is not correctly listed. Also, if you know a classmate's address that is missing from the directory, pass it on so we can keep as up-to-date as possible. If you didn't receive a directory, drop me a line and I'll get one to you ASAP. And, as long as you are writing, include your wife's and children's names and ages. Hopefully, our next directory will include this data also.

Here and There. Checking into the Washington area recently are classmates Bob Touhey, Steve Snyder, Pete Schleck, Bill Drake and Jack Machesky. Joe Flynn reports from Annapolis that motel reservations are already available for Homecoming '75. Diane and Kent Link write from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, that they are back on the Islands enjoying the sun, the water and old friends, but evidently not the high cost of living there. That's not the only place prices are high, Kent. A note from Walt Dziedzic indicates he recently returned from UNITAS XV, the Navy's annual goodwill cruise around South America. Walt is XO of the guided missile frigate BELKNAP, homeported in Norfolk, and took part in the combined training exercises with several South American navies during the cruise.

The "Last Call" of June 1974 included George P. Varver, Jr., a classmate who left the Academy before completing youngster year. George, a LCdr. aviator in the Reserve and a pilot with Pan American, was lost on 11 December 1973 in a night crash on Great Sitkin Island in the Aleutians that took the lives of nine other Navy men. He was participating in a Naval Air Reserve training flight from NAS Whidbey Island to Adak, Alaska, when the C-118 in which he was navigator crashed into a snow covered mountain. The remains were not recovered until October 1974, and George was buried in Washelli Cemetery in Seattle on 15 October.

He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter, and his mother. Please make a note this in your new directory.

Christmas 1974 brought cards and greetings from many classmates I haven't heard from for many a year, but we are still missing a good address for many '59ers.

Here are some of the missing: Frank Adamson, John Bogle, R. T. Connolly, Pete Converse, Tom Costigan, P. M. Cunningham, P. R. Chamberlain, Charlie Davis, Bob Davison, D. A. Deniston, Charlie Den-Otter, R. B. Derickson, Jim Dorsey, G. G. Ericksen, Ralph Facciani, C. R. Fairchild, C. L. Ferris, Jim Fiene, M. M. Fleming, J. G. Green, Bill Hammond, J. M. Hanford, M. L. Hartman, W. R. Hyatt, R. J. Ilg, J. W. Johnson, Dennis LaCagnina, J. B. Lackey, R. F. Lester, John J. Libert, William J. Mahoney, A. J. Marangoni (now Maran), J. E. Martin, J. N. Martin, Jr., R. LeRoy Martin, R. L. Milner, H. D. Mitchell, Jr., D. E. Morgan, Jr., H. E. Morgan, Jr., J. P. Morgan, John W. Morrow, C. E. Mott, R. H. Nelson, E. J. O'Neill, Jr., T. W. Ortega, C. K. Osboume, Jr., J. K. Osgood and E. F. Overman. More in the next issue. If you know any of their whereabouts, let us know.

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Pres., Mr. Henry A. Lawinski Sec'y, Dr. Jose Chavez P.O. Box 184, Greeleyville, SC 29056 Percent Members: 33 We regret to inform the Class of the passing of Bob Strand (10th Co.) on 5 Nov. '74 (see "Last Call"). Bob was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 11 Nov. with full military honors. H. O. Wright, who is presently a student at the Naval War College, attended the funeral. H. O. and a number of other classmates have indicated an interest in establishing a memorial chair at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in his honor. Anyone wishing to contribute to this worthy cause may forward donations to Mike Gavlak (LCdr., Naval War College, Newport RI 02840).

In behalf of the Class, I would like to extend our sympathies to Bob's widow, Glenda, his children, and the rest of his family.

Those of us who knew him well will remember him as a true friend.

Announcements We are proud to announce the selection of Keith Jones as CO of Attack Squadron 153 based at NAS Lemoore, CA. We received a very formal announcement from the Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett Law Firm of Boston, MA, informing us that Al Jordan had become a member of the firm on 1 Nov. '74.

Here and There It seems like we have a small nucleus of the Class in Newport, RI. Mike Gavlak wrote to give us some info about the group.

They include: Pat and Charlie Cook and Ruth and Don (H. O.) Wright (members of the College of Naval Command and Staff); Leni and Barry Byrne and Marlene and Mike Gavlak (members of the Tactics and Management Faculties); and Jane and Gary Chew. Gary is presently with Raytheon Signal Division in Portsmouth, RI. Mike tells us that since 1960, he's had a number of squadron tours, the last one being with VP-5 at NAS Jacksonville. He, Marlene, and their 4 children, Marianne (10), Margery Lee (8), Michele (7), and Michael, Jr. (5) have been at the Naval War College since 1972 and expect to be there until the spring of 1976, when he expects to retum to a VP squadron for a command post. He notes that the Newport group is interested in establishing a Class chapter and that he would like to hear from anyone else from the CT-RI area who might also be interested.

'60 SoCal Army-Navy gathering

The Southern California Chapter of the Class had a get-together at George Denn's place for the Army-Navy game. Shown from left to right are (front row): Jack Lusignan, Peggy Lusignan, Rugh Calvert, Bill Calvert, Pris Dropp and George Denn; (back row) Danny Musselman, Mary Musselman, Lynda Craver, Dusty Craver, Louise Denn, Bob Osmon, Dianne Kunkle, and Bob Dropp.

They have requested that classmates moving into the Los Angeles-San Diego area contact Danny Musselman in LA or George Denn in SD so that they can increase the membership and update the Chapter roster. They'd also like to remind everyone in the area that they get together every 3 months. An announcement is made of each get-together well in advance.

From Southern California Bill Calvert has moved to his permanent home in Orange and, after extensive remodeling, has extended an invitation to ALL HANDS for an Open House on 15 March.

For details contact him at (714)-633-7798.

Dusty Craver is completing Surgeon's School at Balboa Naval Hospital and will soon be plying his "trade" on the unsuspecting Marines at Camp Pendleton. Shades of "M.A.S.H."! He and Lynda are hosting a swim-drink, etc. party at their home in Vista on 9 August, with an invitation extended to all in the area. Call (714)-2871224 for details. Rob Kunkle is challenging anyone to a "STREAKING" race. He is the Champion of Lake Forest and certainly has the legs for it! Ted "Hitler" Parsons is the, get this. Chaplain of the Chapter. Peter Dolan is an attorney with the firm of MacDonald, Halstead and Layboum in Los Angeles. Jack Lusignan is our area Hero!

He was up playing airplane driver when a Western Airlines jet reported a landing gear malfunction while in flight. Seems Jack was in the area and looked the aircraft over and saved the day. Bob Pearce is skipper of the DARTER, at Ballast Point. That boat seems to be held together by Budweiser "Bud-Man" stickers. Chuck Blair and Dick Banister are both Engineers for So. Califomia Edison Co. Mike Fenn is stationed at North Island along with Lou Hilder and Benny Hallowell.

George Marburger is skipper of the DOLPHIN out of San Diego while Harris Sperling is at

the

helm of

the

LYNDE

MCCORMICK

(DLG-8). Steve Balash is an attorney in Santa Barbara. Bill Evans is Ops Officer of VF-213 at Miramar.

We are proud to announce that over 50 of our classmates are "known" in the area.

For those of you who are still in hiding, contact Danny Musselman at (714)-998-3898.

From Chico This year the Christmas cards I received from classmates decreased to a mere handful. From Greece, Agnes and Mike Midas wrote that they are enjoying the country very much and that the children are already speaking the language like the natives. Joe and Denny Davidson are now at Camp Pendleton, where Denny is on the internal medicine staff of the Naval Hospital. Dusty Craver is with the Family Medicine Training Program at the Naval Hospital, and acknowledges Denny as one of his bosses.

Portia and Bob Bourke are still at Monterey where Bob is busy doing research in Arctic oceanography, air-sea energy exchange, and Shiomate

77 environmental acoustics. Jess Tupaz, who is working on his Ph.D. in meteorology, is the only other classmate at Monterey. "The Murray Nixons have become New Englanders and say that they love it. Murray is working in the field of educational research in Wellesley Hills, MA. It's election year for us this year and, in behalf of the Officers of the Class, I'd like to solicit nominations for the four established offices: President Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Anyone who was with us when the Class was originally formed on June 1956 or who joined us thereafter is eligible to run for any of the four positions.

The only requirement is that the nominations be made by a petition of at least 15 members of the Class to the Class Officer. The petitions are to be submitted to me by no later than 1 July 7 5 . "The ballots will be printed and sent o u t then a deadline for the retum of the ballots wiU be estabUshed later.

I personally would like to announce that I will not be running for office. It's been fun, but you all need a new Secretary.

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Pres., Mr. James Traa Corr. Sec y. LCdr. Kenneth G. Craig. USN 3724 S. Queensgrove Cir., Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Percent Members: 30 This month instead of a "centerfold" we have a TV "star." Ron (Mugs) McKeown in Nov. 7 4 was a guest of Hollywood Squares, a TV quiz show, looking mighty fine and full of correct answers. In a closely fought battle with another contestant Mugs managed to pull it out and win a handsome car and some spending money. Mugs is currently in the DC area dogfighting in the Pentagon in OP-962 and resides at 7520 Comith Dr.. Alexandria. A fighter pilot who made good!

A politician of the class also has good news. John Palmer was recently victorious in an election for the post of Board of Aldermen of Winston-Salem. John relates that it was a long haulâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;involved winning a 3-way primary, a run-off primary against the incumbent and finally the general election.

John says that '"Watergate was not an issue in his election, but intelligent planning for future growth and simple responsiveness of government to citizens were issues." We know that you, John, will serve the citizens well. Congratulations and best wishes! The Palmers reside at 4220 Witherow Row, Winston-Salem NC 27106.

Dan March sent an announcement of his Change of Command of Attack Squadron 66. Dan assumed command of the A-7 squadron aboard INDEPENDENCE ( C V 62) on 29 Nov., in the Bay of Naples. Congratulations, Skipper!

Douglas McDaniel sent in his data card.

Doug and Harriet Arm have two children, Tara Anderson and Taylor Arthur, and live at 5580 Woodberry Ten, Marietta GA 30060. Doug left the Navy in '67 and is nowa Flight Engineer of Pan American World Airway.

Pat Hinton, pinch-hitting for Tom, writes that they had an early Christmas presentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a week spent in Caracas, Venez., Pat's homeMarch, 1975

recently married at Annapohs. Attending were the Hollys, Georges, Ibachs, Doc White, and Normans.

Please note the new address: 3724 S. Queensgrove Cir., Virginia Beach VA 23452.

62 Dan March takes command town. Sounds like fun! Tom is now working on the DD 963 program at Pascagoula, Miss, and expects to be in Pascagoula two more years. The Hintons are enjoying the nautical life with their 23' boat and report that the two young ones are super fishermen.

Tom and Pat extend an invitation to friends passing through the area to 711 Enger Drive, Pascagoula 39567.

Don Grinnell, according to a Navy PAO release, helped re-enact Gen. MacArthur's historic landing in Leyte Gulf in Oct. 1944, recently. Don is serving in USS FRESNO, an LST which joined the celebration in Tacoloban, located some 360 miles southeast of Manila.

Another aviation change of command can be happily reported this month. Mike Welch, relieved as CO of Fighter Squadron 33 on board INDEFENTJENCE, on 20 Dec. When not in the Med, Mike and Marguerite reside in Virginia Beach, VA. with their two sons, Peter and Daniel. I note with interest from his data card that Mike has not only survived over 200 combat missions in Vietnam, but, astonishingly, has survived over 100 night carrier landings in the F8 Crusader. Keep up the good work. Skipper!

A note from Zapata Corp. informs us that Ken Waldorf has been named President of Zapata Marine Service, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zapata Corp. Ken joined Zapata in 1973 as manager of planning and financial analysis and served as VP of the Technical Services Group in '74. Ken holds an MBA from Berkeley and has been associated with Exxon Co., USA prior to his present employment.

Kenneth Waldorf Short notes: The Jim Joyners hosted a party of several '61ers at their lovely home in Virginia Beach, for the New Year's day ball games. The Hardisons, Driscolls. Craigs, Holbens. and Dietzes with lots of children enjoyed a wonderful day. A call from Jim Ibach informed us that Larry McEwen was

Pres., LCdr. John Hewitt, USN Secy, LCdr. Howard Pinskey, (SC) USNR-R Captain"s Enterprises 2521 RivaRoad Annapolis, MD 21401 Percent Members: 34 It is my sad duty to announce to the class the death of Major Lucius Lamar Heiskell, USAF. The Air Force recently changed his status from missing in action to killed in action in North Vietnam on 6 Febmary 1967. The class wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to Lamar's family and friends.

The status of many hundreds of MIA's including our own Brad Cuthbert and Smokey Tolbert is still unknown. We demand, in the name of human decency, to know of their fate.

Arottnd the Fleet Our good correspondent Arlene Beasley sends word that she and Fenn are living in Virginia Beach. Fenn recently completed the F-4 Rag and is deployed with "VF-103 aboard S.\RATOGA. Leighton Smith is now the XO of VA-86 in Jacksonville, Del Hunt is the CO of the Naval Facility on MIDWAY while Dave Hoffman will be stationed in Oceana in the late spring.

From way down under in Australia I heard from Bill Brunelle that he and Art Van Saun are in the Personnel Exchange Program. Art is an instructor at the Australian Joint Anti-Submarine School north of Sydney while Bill is the operations officer with the First Australian Submarine Squadron.

The Air Force announced that it has decorated Major Jim Labriola with his second award of the US Air Force Commendation Medal. Jim. now stationed at the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, was cited for meritorious service as a missile maintenance officer at Vandenberg AFB, Califomia.

My old Supply Corps friend Jon Rueckert sends word that he is back at sea again. This time he is the Supply Officer in USS COONTZ (DLG-9) based in Norfolk. Eileen and the two children are planning the move from Washington to Norfolk shortly.

From the Jacksonville newspaper came a lead article and picture about the F-14 Tomcat and our own Fred Lewis was pictured and quoted. Fred is with VF-14 based at Oceana but participated in a ten day deployment to Jax. From all firsthand reports the F-14 is really a magnificent fighting machine that will insure the Navy a clear air superiority in the skies for the near future.

An excerpt from a local Virginia paper and the November '74 Leatherneck magazine paid a great compliment to Maj. John Ripley. It reads: "Maj. Ripley commands the Marine section of the Naval ROTC detachment at Oregon State University to which he was assigned about two and a half years ago.

78 The most notable thing about his duty there is that he ranks first in the nation in the number of young men who have chosen Marine Corps training under any Naval ROTC program. Moreover, the unit's performance matches that of its leadership.

"Other honors are his. Maj. Ripley (then a captain) was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for gallantry in action and wounds received near Con Thien, South Vietnam during his first combat tour in '67. He was awarded the Navy Cross, America's second highest award for heroism, for his heroic exploits at Dong Ha during his second Vietnam tour.

"It was there that Capt. Ripley, who was then Tactical Advisor to South Vietnamese Marines, again played tag with the "Grim Reaper" on Easter Morning of '72. Alone, he was exposed to enemy small arms fire for more than an hour as he attached explosives to the girders of the highway bridge over the river at Dong Ha. The charges were detonated and enough of the bridge toppled into the river to bring a North Vietnamese armored column to a screeching halt at the river's north bank. That exploit may well have been the vital factor in the South Vietnamese turning back the NVA's Easter offensive.

"Yes, we can all be thankful that America has young men of that calibre."

Nashville, Tennessee is now the home of Frank Freemon, M.D. After NAPS he left at the end of youngster year. He was in the 15th company. After resigning he went to medical school at the University of Florida graduating in 1965 and subsequently trained in the medical specialty of neurology. He has been on the faculty at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine for the last three years and is in charge of the Neurology Service at the Nashville Veterans Administration Hospital. Frank wrote a book about two years ago covering his subspecialty entitled Sleep Research. He is a life member of the Alumni Association and keeps in contact with Joe Vanmeter another non-grad who finished his education at the University of Cincinnati and is now a stockbroker in Dallas.

Bits and Pieces Sybil and Bob Westerman wrote that they are finally settled in a new home in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in California.

As reported earlier. Bob is now armed with a Ph.D. and is teaching at the University of Sacramento.

Margy and Cap Beyer are still making the Southern Califomia Scene with a new address in Rancho Palos Verdes. Cap's computer company is progressing quite well.

Back in the Washington area for a second tour are Pam and Al Hughes and their two children. Al is stationed with Ted Warner who is headed for a tour in Moscow in late summer.

Our Pfizer classmate, Paul Pendorf has just been transferred from England to Denmark with the company.

Jim Lucas is back in the Baltimore area where he is working as a district representative for US Congressman Clarence Long.

He and Sandy bought a home in the Dundalk section of the county.

That's the local, national and intemational news for this month. Spring is here and

the P-rades will begin soon on Warden Field. Our Bicentennial year would be a great time to visit the Washington area with a side trip to that outstanding tourist attraction—the US Naval Academy. If you need any assistance in planning a visit, drop me a line.

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Tom and Sharon Brandt Tom Tubbs

Pres., Kent A. Maxfield Sec'y, Mike Shelley 7096 Leewood Forest Drive Springfield, VA 22151 Percent Members: 32 A Washington newspaper recently published an interview with the Winter set Brigade Commander, focusing on the indoctrination of Plebes. The new six-striper seemed pleased that the fourth class now rates radios and such, beginning at Christmastime. He stated his hope that Plebes soon will have to know only the main course and dessert, not the complete menu. Plebe year undoubtedly is more purposeful now than it was several years ago, but somehow you can't shake the feeling that some useful traditions are falling away. "This is my last call, sir. I am now shoving off . . ."

The class extends its sympathy to Tom Tubbs, whose wife Carolyn died from injuries received in an auto accident in Annapolis on 15 December. Tom lives at 752 Warren Drive, Annapolis MD '21403.

Sandy and OIlie Donelan hosted a Beat Army gathering at their home in Virginia Beach on 30 November. On hand were Lisa and Jim Metcalf, the Donelans, Marge and Tony Ditteaux, and Bob Lyons. Ollie reports that Jim will receive his Law Degree from William and Mary in February. Bob is stationed at Fleet Weather Central, Norfolk.

Tony (who has changed the spelling of his name from Ditto since graduation) is a Vice President of Larasan Realty in Virginia Beach. Ollie has orders to PG school in March. His letter was written on A.B.A. All-Star Game stationery; if there's a story to that I'd like to hear it, Ollie. . . .

Just received a letter from Win Orgera with pictures from his Beat Army party in California. It is so long and full of good info that I must save it for next month's column. (No room this time.) Win sent a photo taken at (Can you believe it?) John Pfeiffer's wedding. So don't you dare miss the next issue!

We see a lot about the importance of action by groups such as the Alumni Association and class organizations to support the Academy. Carl Kolon recently was responsible for the donation of hockey gear to the Academy's highly successful club team, as reported in the "All Hands" section of this issue of Shipmate. A large measure of thanks is due to Carl for seeing a need and acting to satisfy it. If anyone else is interested in supporting USNA hockey, drop me a line and I'll put you in touch with the right people.

Appearing with this month's column—if the gremlins remain in hiding—are three photos taken at the homecoming dinner.

The class has received a letter from Joan Vermaire which included the following: "Thank you very much for the contribution

Cargills and Daramuses

Waterfills and Minters to the memorial fund for Pete. The money will be used in St. Mary's County, Maryland, for school transportation safety education, something both Pete and I felt was essential." Joan will settle in Colorado Springs early this year. Her permanent address is 1454 Hope S.E., Grand Rapids MI 49506.

Don Palen reported in January as First Lieutenant of USS CHARLESTON (LKA-113).

His previous duty stations include USS WINDHAM COUNTY, USS

CALOOSAHATCHEE,

Naval Advisory Group Vietnam, and USNA as a Nav/Tactics Instructor and Planetarium Director. His most recent duty was a twoyear tour on the ComPhipRon FOUR staff.

A high school classmate of mine who is now an evangelist has sent me the news that Dave Konold has left the Navy and has entered missionary training with Christians in Action in Long Beach.

George Singer has moved to Reston, Virginia, and is northeastern regional Sales Manager for a firm selling to the telephone industry. Major Gary Comfort, USAF, is stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB. His career continues to be focused on engineering duty. Pete Rollosson lives in Richardson, Texas, and is working in sales activities with Honeywell.

The response to the call for help in locating out-of-sight classmates has been good so far, but we have a long way to go. Here's the next installment of missing men: Lee Livingston, Art Roper, Dick Danhof, Ed Kolbe, John Worcester, George Allen, Birney Pease, George Tracy, Matt Gretchen, Harold Grover, George Vermef, Steve Guthrie. If you have any information on their whereabouts and activities, please send it to me. And be sure to keep both me and the Alumni Association advised of your address changes.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Pres., Lt. Thomas J. Swartz, USN Sec'y, LCdr. James Baumstark, USN USS G. P. LiscoMB (SSN-685), FPO NY 09501 Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. Robert Joyce, USN Candidate Guidance Div. USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 34 The tenth Reunion proved to be an even bigger success than any of us on the planig committee had ever hoped it could be.

The dinner dance Saturday evening at the Sheraton in Silver Spring drew almost 400 people and almost everyone agreed it was the high point of the weekend.

The weekend began with the Alumni cocktail party and dinner on Friday evening. For the first time in history, the dinner was a sellout and our class had one of the largest turnouts with about 125 couples. The cocktail party was held in the recently renovated Dahlgren Hall, now an ice rink and student union building, and as usual the booze flowed freely.

On Saturday the day began with a pregame tailgate party at the stadium. The football game with Pittsburgh was one of Navy's best efforts all year and, even though we lost, the outcome was in doubt right down to the end.

Saturday evening began with a cocktail party at the Sheraton and except for the "uniform race" required to get there from the game it went quite well. The buffet dinner followed, and it was a truly outstanding meal. There were five main dishes with a wide selection of salads, vegetables and desserts and everything was prepared and set up perfectly. The dinner certainly helped set the tone for a great evening.

After dinner, we danced and listened to all the songs of the late '50's and early '60's.

While the dance marked the end of the "organized" activities, parties continued into the wee hours of the night.

While each of the events was enjoyed by nearly everyone, it was seeing old friends and in many cases the making of new ones that really made the weekend such a success.

Again I want to thank Bob Buttram, Jerry Anderson, Ernie Blake, Bob Joyce, Tony Lemke, Tom Murray and especially Bob Johnson for helping with all the arrangements for the weekend. Also, I want to thank each of you who wrote to say thanks for the weekend.

While I'm sure this list is probably not complete here is a list of those who attended any or all of the events of the weekend: Bmce Able, Sandra and Hal Anderson, Yvonne and Jerry Anderson, Linda and John Andrews, Susan and Jim Arrison, Mikie and Phil Asher, Georgette and Eric Bachinsky, Tom Baer, Susan and Lewis Baldwin, Edith and Bob Bartlett, Kathy McDonald and Mike Ballard, Tom Barnett, Jenny and Bob Bell, Diane and Frank Benne'r, Diane and Brent Bennitt, Annie and Ernie Blake, Connie and Joe Boeddeker, Cammy and Robin Bosworth, Jo and Don Bums, Bobbie and Dick Burns, Pam and Bob Buttram, Fran and Marcus Calhoun, Mike Caputo, Lynn and Bob Cassady, Jerri and Bill Marcfi;^f975

Chaney, Ann and George Christian, Mike Chumer and Ed Cladek.

Evelyn and Jim Clark, Gordon Clow, Linda and John Commons, Margie and Dennis Connolly, Roberta and Bart Corgnati, Connie and Jack Costello, Dorothy and Bill Costello, Jan and Al Creal, Marion and Charles Culbertson, Peggy and Dick Curley, John Dalton, Jayne and Bob Donaldson, Susan and R. J. Dougal, Suzi and Charlie Durepo, Patricia and Dick Earnest, Kathy and George Eichler, Rosemary and Jerry Ellis, Jerry Evans, John Evans, Patti and Strom Evans, Barb and Ed Farrell, Marilyn and Bob Fegan, Ethel and Frank Feltham, Carolyn and Robert Ferraro, Marie and Denny Feuerbacher, Teelie and John Fitzgerald, Mary and Paul Fletcher, Mike and Tom Flory, Linda and Dick Foley, Carolyn and Mike Foley, Linda and Dick Fredlund, Nancy and Ray Frey.

Ann and Grant Fulkerson, Betty and Ken Fusch, Bill Fromme, John Garber, Elaine and Chuck Gates, Tony Garcia, Marge and Jack Geraghty, Dorothy and John Gordon, Bette Jo and Earl Gorman, Diane and Frank Grassi, Debby and Jay Green, Susan and Don Hackett, Jan and Don Hannsz, Ed Hannum, David Hanson, Linda and Art Harris, Miriam and Rick Harris, Linda Livesay and Thomas Hawk; Bev and Frank Hiestand, Sally and Gene Holloway, Pat and William Holmes, Karen and John Howland, Sisty and Jim Hubbard, Sibil and Wayne Humphreys, Susan and Joe Ince, Patricia and William Jarvis, Judith and Jeff Jeffries, Sas and Bob Johnson, Rachel and Clark Jones, Jo and Bob Joyce, Sandra and Bruce Kastel, Annie and John Kendall, Millie and Hank Kettlehodt, Kathleen and Austin Koenen, Maxine and Jack Kraft, Karyl and Jim Kraft, Ann and Bruce Krum, Murray Kaplan and Jason Kidder.

Mardy and Steve Laabs, Marlene and Phil Lank, Bob Lautrop, Diane and Dennis Lawrence; Susan and David Lorenzo, Francie and Tony Lemke, Cheryl and Charles Lounsbury, Chuck Laskey, Karen and Bill MacAulay, Lyn and Pat Malone, Carolyn and David Martin, Brenda and Mike Merritts, Beverly and Ken Middleton, Barbara and Terry Milanette, Bob Milhiser, Patricia and Charlie Moore; Lorie Moore, Arlene and John Morse, Susan and Bill Moscript, Lillian and Jack Mumaw, Pam and Andy Murphy, Ed Murphy, Mary and Tom Murray, Brenda and Tom Murray, Judy and Larry Myers, Paul Mallas, Gary Maitland, Dick Muti, Terri and Bill Natter, Roberta and Art Nelson, Mary Lee and William O'Connor, Susan and John Ochler, Betsy and Judd Osten, Beth and Jim Ounsworth, Carl Papa, James Perkins, Dolores and Doug Peterson, Edna and Dick Phelan, Renee and Martin Phillips, Janet and Jim Porterfield, Celian and Alan Putnam, Joe Ponder, Lou Poole, Christina and Norm Radtke, Harriet and Tom Raffo, Carol and Denny Ray, Brenda and John Reiersen.

Teddi and Tom Richman, Paul Rowe, Cynthia and Bruce Runberg, Gail and Henry Salerno, Karen and John Sande, Pammy and Joe Saul, Hank Schultz, Ed Scoville, Jeannette and Don Seyk, Sandi and Jim Shanahan, Harriet and Dick Shapack, Bill Sheehan, Hal Sisson, Nancy and Phil Slough, Ray Snyder, Bill Spriggs, Sherry and Bill Starks, Elsie and Bob Stewart, Terry and

Tom Stick, Barbara and Roger Sweeney, Kathy and Joe Stewart, Ron Shabosky, E. T. Saucier, R. C. Springer, Dave Sjuggerud, Brigitta and Tony Taylor, Michelle and John Tenbrook, Mary and Bryce Thompson, Ruth and David Thompson, Janie and Robert Timberg, Barbara and Mike Tipton, Nancy and Jim Tolbert, Judy and John Tweel, Karen and Bill Uhlrich, Rich Umfrid, Connie and Woody Vaughn, Margaret and Karl Vogeler, Cynthia and David Wagner, Jade and David Walsh, Diane and Terry Ward, Audrey and Len Wass, Ellie and Al Weigel, Keith Werner, Patricia and Gerard Whittle, Sherry and Bill Wilson, Jan and Eric Woods, Ellen and Bruce Woodruff, Dottie and Web Wright, Judy and Brian Young, Sandy and Bob Yule, Kay and Gary Zimmerman, and Ilene and Jack Zimmerman. My apologies to anyone I may have omitted, especially the wives whose names I do not have.

People are already making plans to attend the fifteenth reunion and if the tenth is any example, none of you will want to miss the fifteenth.

This will be the last column I will be writing. Have received orders to the USS BAINBRIDGE ( C G N - 2 5 ) and will be leaving

the Annapolis area in January '75. Bob Joyce has volunteered to relieve me as the corresponding secretary and all letters should now be addressed to him. It has been a lot of fun doing the column for the past three years and I want to thank all of you who have helped during that time. Remember, this column cannot function without your letters, so drop Bob a line. Again, thanks to all of you.

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Pres., LCdr. Sam Dutrow, Jr., USN Sec'y, Lt. Rick Brush, Jr., USN 7436 Bovet Way San Diego, CA 92122 Percent Members: 28 The meteorologists are most always in variance as to how this month will usher itself into existence, but mates, there wasn't a shadow of a doubt how our mailwagon arrived on the scene, spitting fire and smoke like a souped-up Formula 5000 and chockablocked with high octane news.

Larry Stewart got things rolling when he checked in from the USS LEXINGTON ( C V T 16) in Pensacola where he has one more year as Asst. Navigator, then back to ASW. Larry's original tour was NROTC duty at Rensselaer Poly Institute where each year was broken down into nine months in upstate NY and three months in Corpus Christi flying T-34's. Other classmates in the area include Ron Baker, who was aboard LEXINGTON with a reserve outfit, and Fred Koberiein who is being ordered in as a COD pilot Lastly, Paul Nelson was seen in Jax with one of the HS squadrons.

Steaming down the backstretch we find Mike Goodwin who dropped a newsy line to say he is currently XO of USS FANNING

(DE-1076) here in San Diego. Linda and Mike reside in Chula Vista, Cal. with their two children. Dawn (6) and Michael ( 3 ) .

Also on XO tours are Bill Newlon in USS BREWTON (DE-1086), homeported in Pearl and Paul Robinson, somewhere on the East

80 to honor those classmates that have been lost to us in the line of duty. Our fund has in it $3,025 that will be used to commission an oil portrait of Admiral Nimitz, which will be hung in the Nimitz Library, in conjunction with a permanent exhibit in his memin USS AMERICA [ C V A - 6 6 ] ) , J. J. Carter ory. An appropriate plaque will designate (Eng. off. in USS HALSEY) ( D L G - 2 3 ) , Tom Forbes (still there), Skip Shealy (now 1st the Class of 1966 as the donor. I have received a letter from Capt. E. A. McManus, L t in USS CAYUGA [LST-1186]) and Ed Kristenson (now in BuPers). Out of the USN, President, Naval Academy Memorial service are Stan Zimney (on the East Coast Fund, Inc. thanking the class for our genlast year), Andy Kish (left in '70) and Mike erous assistance in this project.

Butterfield who is in San Diego.

John Fredrickson writes in from USS After 33 years of "searching for the right PATRICK HENRY ( S S B N 599) where he is Admiral's daughter to marry," Randy Myers Navigator in the Blue crew. He recently finally took the big plunge when he married received the good news that he has been Susan Enger, the daughter of recently retired selected for LCdr. As of late November, he Chief of the Civil Engineer Corps, Rear Ad- was in Hawaii, where he ran into Bob miral Walter M. Enger in the Navy Chapel, Bowencamp and Jerry Maier. Back in NorWashington, D. C. on August 24, 1974. folk, John ran into Dave "Boy" Bill, who Classmates Bob Stoddert, Charlie Stephan, is Ops officer in the USS TALBOTT ( D E G - 4 ) . and Joe Clair were among the sword-bearers They were reminiscing about the big games for the military ceremony, along with Chris (poker) in the Bancroft Hall days. I wish Glutting '68. In addition to his regular posi- I had known they played cards then! Also tion as Assistant Combat Systems Officer at in Norfolk is Jim Sullivan as engineer in Norfolk Naval Shipyard, in Portsmouth, Vir- USS PHARRIS, and should be getting out of ginia, Randy is also enjoying the opportunity the Norfolk Naval Shipyard at this writing. of being Ship's Superintendant in charge of Jim Clark wrote in just before Christmas overhaul for Second Fleet's flagship, the to extend holiday cheer to the class. He left USS ALBANY. Susan and Randy have made the Navy in June 1974 after a rewarding their home in Virginia Beach at 3670 Ship tour in Hawaii with the Human Resource Chandler's Wharf.

Management Center. He is now residing in San Mateo, Calif, at 303 Aragon Blvd.

94402, where he has joined the firm of McKinsey and Co., a management consulting firm. He loves the SFO area, and has been at his job since last July. He would like any classmates in the area to stop by and give him a call. His old roommate, Harry Sharp, is living in San Mateo also. Harry is a Western pilot and is enjoying commercial aviation.

Also in San Francisco are Dave McKie, who is working as an assistant V.P. for Bank LCdr. and Mrs. Myers, RAdm. Enger of America; and Chet Ciccarelli, who is with Lastly, on the teletype I noted Bob Killion Crown Zellerbach.

Over on the East Coast Tom Runkle is dobeing transferred from SAILFISH to WAHOO— probably as XO. Ted Krauss was in just ing great things with the Arthur Anderson before Christmas for a reserve training week- firm in Charlotte, N . C , since getting his end at sea, and he indicated he's weighing MBA last year.

Bill Spatafora called in January while he anchor in LA and plans to open up his own CPA office here in San Diego shortly. And was visiting San Diego with ComServPac, that's about it for now—take care, write soon whom he is serving as aide. Bill gets in and continue to plan for our Gala lOfh plenty of golf and tennis in Hawaii, and recently put on the LCdr. boards. He and Reunion.

Candy invite anyone to stop in to see them when they are in Hawaii . . . bring your clubs and racquet! That's about it for this time. Our class membership has come up in the past few months, but we can still Pres., Capt. Robert L. Spooner, USMC use a better representation. So get after your Sec'y, Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. buddies to join the association. It's pay the 4430 Jewell, A p t 316 dues and get the news. See you next month.

San Diego, CA 92109 Percent Members: 27

Coast—probably, NORVA, While Mike was back at PG School, he ran into Phil Reed (still there), Leon King (still there). Bob Elder (now at NAS Moffett Field), Tex Whittig (still there), Andy Fahy (now DCA

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It is my sad duty to relate to the class that Capt John W. Consolvo, USMC, who was reported missing in action in May 1972, has been determined killed in action, near DMZ, South Vietnam, as of October 1974.

He is survived by his widow, Carol, who resides at 617 Tinkerbell Rd., Chapel Hill NC 27514. The Marine Corps and the Class of '66 have indeed lost a fine officer and an outstanding classmate.

The Class of 1966 Memorial Fund was established with the Naval Academy Memorial Fund, Inc. in October 1972 in order

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Pres., Lt. Dave Materna, USN Sec'y, Capt. Edward H. Mills, USMC TSTD, MCTSSA Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 Percent Members: 29 Bill Frawley sent the tragic news that Dave Belew was killed on 24 October when the T-38A aircraft which he was flying crashed into the Honga River near NAS Pax River.

Dave is survived by his widow June and

their son, David Halliburton, b o m on 7 November.

Bill Frawley is the Admin Branch Head at the Test Pilot School but will soon depart for a tour in CORAL SEA. Cathy and Bill Cross, Lori and Walt Honour and Jo and Will Williamson are also at Pax River where Bill, Walt, and Willie are flight instructors.

Walt will soon report to the Empire Test Pilot School on Boscombe Down, England, for duty as an exchange instractor. Dave Scott is in the oiler PAWCATUCK out of Mayport Linda and Bill Vivian are stationed in Jacksonville where Bill is NATOPS officer in HS-15. Their second child, William, was born in August; Wendy is two.

Cal Huey is an assistant professor in the Chemistry Department at USNA. Cal is completing his doctoral thesis in chemistry from the University of Maryland where he has been a teaching assistant since 1971. Pat Beamer will receive his MBA in May from the University of Michigan. He is hoping for orders to shore duty in Europe. Pat had an apartment right on the northwest corner of the football stadium, so with a submarine diving horn, a slew of signal flags and his loud stereo, the U of Michigan-Navy contingent managed to make the Navy presence known during the Navy-Michigan game weekend. Bob Scott is a civilian working on his MBA at U of Michigan. Tom Schodowski has completed law school and is working for the law firm of Foster, Meadows and Ballard in Detroit. Pat Thompson is with the Detroit Naval Reserve Unit.

Jim Ehmer has been flying for Western Airlines in Boeing 737's out of Denver since January 1973. He will start flying the B720 and B-707 out of LAX on 1 July of this year and will start training there in March. Bill Semple recently completed his Masters of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma and is working in Denver. Hamp Tisdale is a practicing lawyer in Frederick, Maryland. He and Donna are living in Middleton, Md. and are expecting their second child. Bill Bays has his own law practice in Austin, Texas, having graduated from the University of Texas Law School. Bill would like to hear from all of his old friends but especially from Henry Heffler and Lenny Passmore. Bill's address is Suite 501 Stokes Bdlg., 314 West 11th S t 78701.

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Pres., Lt. Dennis E. Blair, USN Sec'y, Lt. R. Mitchell Brown, III, USN 332 Lynbrooke Road Springfield, PA 19064 Percent Members: 27 As many of you faithful readers are already aware, I did not get to last month's article in time for the deadline, so this will cover news since October. There is quite a bit of it, so on with the show. Starting with overseas news. Dale Hendricks wrote me from the Med where he and VA-66 are zooming about from the deck of the INDEPENDENCE. Dale has plenty of '68 company aboard the birdfarm. Walt Hogan is flying S-2's with VS-31 and doing a great job as LSO. Bill Ober flies F-4's in VF-33 and has orders back to USNA as an instractor. Curt Schantz is also a Phantom jockey with VFShipmate

81 102 after a tour in Washington. Dave "Ruby" Tyler and Chet Carrol are in VA12, and Dave will become a recraiter in Ohio. Dale has also seen Bill Bast who has flown aboard with VQ-2 out of Rota.

Camille and Denny Haltman are in Athens where they have a large house in the hills as part of the homeporting concept. He is aboard the MANLEY and they are very much enjoying the area. Dale expects orders in March, but so far has not been able to wheedle much advance info from Jay Johnson in the Bureau.

At Christmas we heard from my old roomie, Ray Conrad. Mary had just finished up her MA degree and they are to be transferred from SHAPE in February. Ray hopes their original orders to Saudi Arabia will be changed, so perhaps we will get a chance for a reunion when he returns stateside.

In East Coast news, Anita and Tom Oliver are rejoicing over the birth of a baby boy, Thomas William Oliver IV, b o m 17 Nov. Tom will be up for orders in June, after two years in Granby, Conn. They met a lot of civilian friends and '65ers there.

Last fall they went to Cape Cod with Nancy and Phil Davis, who had just finished SOAC. Wendy Peterson visited them over Thanksgiving, Walt being deployed to the Med at the time. Sitzanne and Orville Sweeney have moved to the New London area recently, but no address yet. Olivers would like to hear from them. Nancy and Dave Lee are stationed in Annapolis now, with Dave happy to be on the instructor's side of the desk in the Computer Science Department.

They were expecting their second child in early January.

Speaking of Naval Academy news, Sandy and I made it down to homecoming this year, and classmates were almost coming out of the walls. Sue and Kevin Reardon came dowTi from Bainbridge where he is in Nucpower school after finishing up at Stanford.

One of KJ's instructors is Bob Lawrence.

Bob and Joyce are expecting in March.

Among the Company Officers at USNA are John Lapicola, Rick Buchanan, Rich Bennett, Tom Pestorious, Rick Kadlick, Gil Lucas, Jack Klimp, and John Dalton. Instructors include Gordie Peterson, Jim Treadwell, Charlie Dittmar, Rich Fox, and Dave Lee.

Shirley and Jack Vellis drove up from Norfolk where he is a porkshop on a ship. Bill Sawyer was also visiting from his Norfolk can. Jacquie Hughes was staying with her folks while Roger was in the Med. Debbie and Rich Bennett and the Kadlick's hosted a post-game party at the Bennetts'. A great time was had by all, with the following classmates joining the happy throng: Ken Ilgenfritz, Harry Rittenour, Gar Bacon, Steve Wilson, Jim Fal, Marty Nacrelli, and Brace Needham. Will Edwards stopped in, and will be heading to HSL-32 in Norfolk. Rick Dukes and his girlfriend Janet made the trip down from Toledo where he is working.

Ann and Jeff Miller came all the way from Wisconsin where they have a dairy farm.

Sheila and Marc Pelaez represented the Bureau, Martha and Mike Cummings were at the game with us from Quantico. Al Pittman caught the action while on a crosscountry from Corpus. Charlie Wike came down from Harrisburg where he has been working since leaving the service. Sandy and Bill Paine drove down for the festivities from Elizabeth, N.J. where he is chief snipe in the NiTRO. Louise and Bill Sweatt were also there, as well as our esteemed class officers Tom Teach and the elusive Denny Blair, who currently resides in Washington. Diane and Steve Haines rounded out the group, as Denny's old roommate and the current Human Goals officer at USNA. As you all no doubt remember. Navy lost the game, but the troops staged a rally and won the party. On behalf of the class, let me herein thank Debbie and Rich Bennett and Anne and Rick Kadlick for hosting a really fun party. Kudos for the pictorial coverage go to Diane and Steve Haines. Army provided more cause for joy, of course, and we saw Chip Hollerbach at the O'Club. Win Becker and his fiancee Sara Jean saw the victory with us, and we joined Diane and Steve Haines and Cathy and John Doyle and a few friends for dinner. John is working for U.S. Gypsum near Chicago.

Mel Walters sends us news from Newport News where he is Supply Officer in the RICHARD B . RUSSELL

(SSN

687).

Mel

left

his job as Flag Lt. to SUBGRUSIX in June '73 and transferred to the Supply Corps, graduating from Athens in December '73.

Bill Dow preceded him there and Sue reports that Bill is happy in his new billet in the SPIEGEL GROVE out of Little

Creek.

Donna and Jim Brown are with the SOUTH CAROLINA, Harve and Mike McHugh recently arrived in the area to be Engineer in the Los ANGELES. Becky and Al Ponessa also call Newport News home, and Al is Weapons Boss in the MENDEL RIVERS. In

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March, 1975

October Mel talked to Patty and Wynn Harding, who were very excited over the 15 October birth of their son, Terrence Michael.

An old classmate of ours. Dodge Dutcher, wrote us from Atlanta, where he has been working as an attorney specializing in corporate finance and tax work. Dodge has only seen Tom Yoder since school, when they were stationed at NAS Dobbins in 1972. Dodge married the former Valle Simms of Atlanta in 1970, and would like to see any classmates in the area. He reports he has been working on his squash game lately, and invites all you itinerant squash bums to stop in for a game.

Fleet Hometown News Release informs us

that Tom Flynn was graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine last May and is interning at St. Luke's in Cleveland. Bill Riffer graduated with honors from SOAC and is now in New London aboard the NAUTILUS. Ron Bauman recently returned from a North Atlantic craise with VA-35 in the AMERICA. On the West Coast, Mark Jacobson was just awarded the traditional silver mug for passing the 1000 hour mark in the A-7 out at China Lake.

Gary Jensen is aboard the submarine USS TAUTOG homeported in Pearl Harbor.

Of general interest to the class, we now have a copy of the 1968 Lucky Bag donated to the Postgraduate School Library, dedicated as a memorial to our deceased classmates. The Alumni Association has made a proposal to the class that we take up the sponsorship of a company wardroom, relieving the Class of 1920 for the 20th company wardroom. In this regard I would appreciate any opinions or comments on the proposal, as well as a response from Chris Slebos concerning the class fund. Estimates are that it would require about $100 yearly. Among other things it would give us a chance to aid the upcoming classes, and provide a place to record our class history.

We could easily fund it out of the interest on our class fund.

John O'Neil sent a newsy report from the Riviera of the Orient, Okinawa. After leaving the Marine Barracks in New York, John, Carol and son Shawn spent nine months at Fort Knox for the Army Armor school, then reported to "the Rock" in July. The family is now in Stevensville, Maryland until his retum. Looking up "Doc" Schneider, John found him at sea, but Diane in Virginia Beach. They are hoping for some shore duty soon, as Doc has spent most of the time since graduation sailing the brine. While getting Carol settled they ran into Jack Klimp and Mike Kalashian at the boat school, and Jack and Kathy are kindly "looking after" Carol during the year.

Stu Hammons is in the Philippines with the 3rd Engineers building an airstrip and looking forward to the return stateside in the near future. Jim Roach flew down for a week from Iwakuni where he was NFO in an A-6 outfit due to return home in November. Ollie North was doing his usual 4.0 job running the Northern Training Area on Okinawa, and the scuttlebutt was that Supergrunt might get an infantry company before returning to 8th and Eye. Mac Olgivie had recently spent a week in Camp Hansen delivering the party line for the Marine Corps Correspondence Institute. Mac and Trudy have two children now and he is working out of 8th and Eye. John was back on leave before heading for the Far East when he learned of Jack Esposito's accident. He joined Phil Fossum and Doug Freeland at the funeral and sent a Naval Institute Proceedings subscription to Jack's old high school. On the brighter side, John returned home on leave for his son's birthday and went to the Army game, but unfortunately we didn't see them there.

No doubt they enjoyed the victory.

Lastly an item of particular interest: Denny Blair and I were discussing all the grins of holding class office, and we want to extend the chance for glory to some other deserving classmates. Accordingly the jobs

82 for class office are open for the 1975-1980 term, and Denny and I await your responses.

Volunteers should either contact me or Denny at: 107 West Bellefonte Avenue, Alexandria VA 22301. If you want to nominate someone for a job, please make sure first that he will accept the position. Also be sure to indicate which office or offices you would accept. If we have more than one volunteer for each job, we can either split the jobs or hold a runoff. Commenting on the Secretary job, it might be a good idea to have one for each coast, alternating Shipmate articles. Don't be shy now.

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Pres., Lt. William H. Newton, III, USN Sec'y Mr. Marshall E. Rachmiel 451 NE 91st St. Miami Shores, FL 33138 Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Lanny Hunt, USN Math Dept.

USNA, Annapolis, MD 21402 Percent Members: 27 GREETINGS CLASSMATES! Once again I must sadly report the loss of a classmate.

L t Dave Lumsden USN was killed 20 November while engaged in FCLP at NAS Whidbey Island. Recently reporting aboard VA-95, Dave had just completed A-6 training with VA-128. Dave and I shared many Aero notes as mids and I know the Navy has suffered by his loss. Malcolm Fortson and Rick Kirkland served as honorary pallbearers at burial services in Arlington. The entire class extends its sympathy to Dave's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Lumsden of Severaa Park, MD. Woody sends a short note from USS MIDWAY as they departed from a week's R&R in Hong Kong (eat your hearts out, NorVa sailors). I'm sure he enjoyed a super Christmas away from the ship.

Andy Scott sent a nice letter from Concord, CA while his family is visiting the East Coast. Andy reports John Chevrier is soon separating and Nat Pace is trading his Marine Corps commission for an anvil and forge. It appears Nat favors blacksmithing to spit-shining. All orders for glue may be sent directly to Nat in Fredericksburg, VA! Jean and Bill Bruckner had a snow Holiday Season at Lake Tahoe while Bill awaits resignation from the SeaBees in Port Hueneme.

Randy Henderson, a nuc resignee, started Law school at Wake Forest in January and Greg Kieffer is teaching school in Minnesota. Andy would like to hear from Gary Smith wherever you are Gary!

Speaking of nucs, Beth Anderson, the better half of Lt. and Mrs. Jon Anderson wrote a very nice note while Jon is on patrol with USS US GRANT (Gold) as navigator. They are having a home built in Charleston and are the proud parents of Jon, Jr., age 4, and brand new Eric born 20 November. Beth also reports seeing Linda and Tom Cruser. Tom just departed OCS Newport for DesTech. Gary Overbeck is employed by United Engineers in Philadelphia. I sincerely encourage the class wives to write for this article as their contributions are not only newsworthy and grammatically correct, but are also of beautiful hand as was Beth's.

Congratulations are out to Brad Spahr and Joe Boudreaux for their commencement at Naval Test Pilot School.

Mike Hallett passes on a few tidbits from the San Diego area where he serves the Nuclear Propulsion Ships Training unit to advise NavAirPac and CraDesPac staffs.

Mike reports Bert Bennett and George Cairnes are flying A-7s in Lemoore. Jim Stevens has qualified as a nuclear chief engineer and is headed to the new construction USS VIRGINIA (DLGN-38). Bill Conkle is studying law in Los Angeles while Bill Laz is aboard DesTech. George Bieda is Reactor Chemistry/Radeon Assistant in the Big E. Pat Sullivan reports that Mike Prout and Chris Everett are keeping up airspeed at NAF Andrews and, finally. Rick Kirkland is flying with VX-1 at Pax River and Malcolm Fortson is Boilers Boss in the FORRESTAL. The accompanying photo is of Ron Mueller presenting a very appropriate bumper-sticker to Georgia Govemor Jimmy Carter (USNA '47). Ron, a PAO, is the assistant director of the Atlanta Regional Branch of CHINFO.

Ron Mueller '69 and Ga. Gov. Jimmy Carter '47 building up spirit in Atlanta last fall In closing, a sincere BZ goes to the mids for a resounding victory over the woopoos.

The tally is 70 consecutive unanswered points in two years over the kaydets. Phi Alpha and the hairy gorilla!

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Pres., Lt. Jeff Schott, USN Sec'y, Lt. Fred Hall, USN 5384 Coachway Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 Percent Members: 25 Last November two separate aircraft accidents took the lives of Jeff Stanley and Paul Duncan. Details are given in the "Last Call" section. Both Jeff and Paul made considerable contributions to boost our morale during four years of school, through their outgoing, amicable personalities and wide participation in sports. Jeff and Paul will be greatly missed by all of us.

Mail was slow during the fall and a couple of articles have passed with no news.

Things picked up tremendously just before Christmas.

Dan Bowler sent a long letter with news of himself and other members of the 30th Company. Dan spent a year in TURNER JOY out of Long Beach after graduation and then received orders to Guam and USS WELCH (PG-93). Susane and Dan were married in February '72 and in December '73 they caught up with other parents quickly with the birth of twin boy and girl, Shane and

Brandy. Dan recently received his MA in International Relations at Georgetown through a Navy Burke Scholarship and has now moved on to Newport to join the 6 Jan Class at Destroyer School.

Dan listed the members of the 30th Company alphabetically and gave whatever news he had. Jo and Clint Adams have left Newport for ports unknown after finishing Destroyer School. Gwen, three-year-old Jenny, and Dave Butler are living in Charieston, SC where Dave is in engineering in SIMON BOLIVAR. Nancy and Lou Buck are in Galveston, TX where Lou is Head of the Naval Science Department of Texas Maritime Academy. Nev Shaffer is also an instructor at the Texas Academy. Becky and Allen Boutz have a three-year-old son, Brian, and are living at the PG School, Monterey. Pat, Jessica and Tom Bender are in Keyport, NJ. Tom is attending Law School at Seton Hall at night and plans to begin full-time in June. Linda and Hugh Brown are in San Diego where Hugh's F-4/F-8 RAG is stationed. George Felgate is still a bachelor and is Supply Officer in USS TULLIBEE (SSN-597). Doug Guertin is Ops Officer on MCKEAN and he and Peakie are living near Long Beach. Barbara and Al Hutchins were married a year ago in Hawaii and are now in Vallejo while the SNOOK is in overhaul.

Another bachelor, Wil Hollowell is Operations Officer in WADDELL and will soon leave for Destroyer School. Bill Jenkins is an AIC instructor in San Diego. Ed Gumkowski has not been heard from recently and we would like to keep in touch. Debbie, Jason and Rob Meyer are in Imperial Beach where Rob's squadron is attached. Margie, daughter Kristen, and Al McCauIey are still in Okinawa after 3 years, Al flies for HC-5. Janie and Mike Nevins are living in Jacksonville, FL and Mike Novak is the COMNAVFOR Japan Race Relations/Minority Affairs Officer. Brad Nemeth recently returned from a deployment in the

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and Paula are living in Coronado. John Oakes, bachelor, is at Destroyer School after completing a 3-year tour in the REASONER. Sue and Mike Oliver are living in Virginia Beach. Mike flies A-4's out of Oceana. Cas and Dave Oberholtzer are in Jacksonville, both recently made Lt. Dave flies S-3's and Cas is a Navy Nurse. Janet and Bob Prince are living in Mystic, CT, while Bob is attached to GEORGE C . MARSHALL. Eddie and

Covey Whilden have two children, Ami—4, and Aaron—1, and are still living in Vallejo.

Dan said he has lost touch with Rick Farley and the last he heard Rick was attached to the CARE Center in Jacksonville, FL. Tricia and Jim Lingan were still in San Diego this past December and plan to move back to Jacksonville in the spring where Jim will be flying the S-3. Terry Huff was due to arrive home from deployment on 23 December and see his new son Christopher for the first time.

Bob Alden wrote from the BIDDLE while deployed in the Med to announce the birth of # 2 , Michael Gordon Alden, who arrived on 4 October in Pensacola. Bob flew home for two weeks leave beginning 16 October.

Bob attended the COMSIXTHFLT change of command in Gaeta on 5 September and saw a few members of the class including: Dan Murphy, Marc Waterman—UDT, Rick Thompson—LITTLE

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83 is a good idea and now is a good time to begin planning. For the past five years I Diane and Frank Reifsnyder gathered in- have found that by the time we start thinking about homecoming activities, it's too late formation during their recent move from Hawaii to Groton, CT. Tony Watson, as- to make plans which can be published in this signed to a SSBN out of Pearl Harbor, article. Anyone who will be interested in moved in across the street in Radford Ter- next year's homecoming, either preparation race just before the Reifsnyders were moved. or attending, please let me or the next class In San Diego they visited Debbie and Steve secretary know your plans as soon as possible via the address given for this column.

Chapman where Steve is grinding out a tour with the Amphibious Force. Steve was Bev and Tim Martel are living in Lexsurprised to hear that Sandy and Phil Es- ington Park, MD while Tim is with the linger were married and living in Pensacola.

P-3C RAG at Pax River. Tim flew into Barb. Michael and Frank Wahl were also hurricanes for 3 years with VW-4 and will seen in San Diego. Frank had an unfortunate be returning to Jacksonville to join VP-45 accident last year, three days after returnas soon as he finishes the RAG. Tim reports ing from WestPac deployment and has that Gene Denton is a navigation instructor been assigned to the Naval Hospital for out- at USNA and Mark Thomas is flying helo's patient treatment during the past several in Jacksonville. Tim recently saw Zambo months. Gregg Sessler met the Reifsnyders Zambemardi flying with a VP outfit. Tim in Groton. Gregg and Jeanne Lippincott mentioned that he would like to get in were married on Thanksgiving Day in touch with Bob Michaels. Anyone knowing Noank, CT. Kristen Lea joined her older where Bob may be reached please let Tim brother. Frank III. and the rest of the know via VP-45. FPO, NY. Reifsnyders to complete the family. Frank Walt Sullivan sent news of the SAGINAW, is attending the Submarine Officer's Adwhere he is now stationed as Operations Ofvanced Course with Gary Meyer, Earl Davis, ficer. Members of the class now fill 3 of 4 and Sam Collins. After finishing the course Department Head billets onboard. Hank Preall four are hoping for good orders from the vette reported aboard in December as 1st Lt. new Submarine Junior Officer detailer, Joe and Rich Hastings is the Supply Officer. Walt Henry. Diane and Frank had dinner with was married on 16 November to Jan in Joan and Dave Burrows the night before Califomia. Jan and Walt will be living in they left Groton for Idaho where Dave is Virginia Beach and have an interest in ornow assigned to SIW at the Prototype Unit. ganizing a reunion of all members of the Sheryl and Chris "Rat" Nelson sent a class living in the Norfolk area, probably note announcing the arrival of Colby Chris- before June of '75. Anyone interested should tina Nelson last May 27th, joining 3-year-old contact Walt c/o USS SAGINAW, Little Creek. brother Kirk Christian. Chris is currently in Bob Burton sent a Christmas card and USS BANCROFT. hello from WestPac. Bob finished Supply Roy Connell sent a note shortly after fin- School in August and reported to USS H E P ishing up in the E-2 RAG and reporting to BURN (DE-1055) in October. Bill Barry is VAW-117 for duty as Comm Officer, sta- aboard as Weapons Officer. Carol is waiting tioned at North Island. Roy met Tom for Bob in San Diego and working with Shields in Pensacola a few months ago, just Jack LaLane Health Spa. as Tom was enroute from Glynco to the A-6 I received a short note from Sean TimRAG at Whidbey Island. Tim Brace was othy Devaney, born at 0049, 15 November seen in San Diego while on TAD from his to Barb and Jim Devaney: "Daddy works current duty station at FSO Athens. Jerry teaching Inter-Cultural Relations at the AmBurger left VS-41 last fall and is now at- phib School in Coronado. Also stationed in tached to the Amphibious Base, Coronado. Coronado are Dick Teater, Mike Kuhne, Roy and Lance Clabaugh attended an IFTD Gary Michelsen, Dee Elliott. Clay Grubb course taught by Roy Swanberg last fall. and Joe Buescher. P.S.—I ain't got no brothLance is now at North Island with Base Ops. ers or sisters."

Bill Schmitt was in San Diego briefly and is Tom Marsilio sent Holiday greetings from now at the weapons station at Seal Beach.

Kenitra. Morocco. Karen and Tom have Butch Kondrick and Dwight Denson are the been in Morocco for 18 months and traveled only 24th company members Roy has seen throughout Europe. Karen has been teaching lately. Butch is flying helo's at Imperial the Pre-Discharge Education Program and Beach and Dwight is now in Japan with has prepared Tom to leave in June and take VAW 115. Roy has requested that anyone who may be working with mine clearing op- a position with Hazle Builders. Inc. in Hazleton. PA. Dave Walsh is also stationed erations in the Suez please send him a stamped envelope or two with the ship"s post- in Morocco.

I also have received a few notes from the mark: c/o VAW 117, FPO. San Francisco.

As a P.S. to his letter. Roy said he had just Fleet News Service. Paul Hollenback was heard that Clint Adams finished Destroyer designated a P-3 plane commander on 1 October in VP-9. Phyllis and Paul live near School and is on his way to San Diego for Moffett Field. Glen Jewell left Norfolk and duty.

Judy on 1 October for a 6-month Mid-East Jane and Gary Marvin bought a house tour aboard ELMER MONTGOMERY. Tim Laand are living in Bowie, MD while Gary is Fleur is aboard USS HAWKINS and played stationed at NAF Andrews flying T-28's and in a basketball game with the crew of a C-13rs. Jane and Gary were disappointed Soviet cruiser while on a visit to Colombo. to find no class activities at homecoming this Sri Lanka during October. Greg Potter comyear. Pep and Roc Miles and Chuck Stout pleted the Naval Justice School in November were the only members of the class seen at and is now with the 3rd Marine Air Wing last year"s homecoming. Jane reminded us at El Toro, CA. John Hertel also completed that next year will a fifth reunion and some the Justice School and is stationed at Camp planned activity should be scheduled. This Pendleton, CA. March, 1975 and Jim Lindquist—A-7 pilots aboard INDEPENDENCE.

Gail and Larry Gretzinger sent a short note to share their happiness: Jacqueline Anne Gretzinger was born at 1203 AM in Pensacola on 5 November.

Tom Zysk is engaged to Ens Susan Fenstermaker and plans to be married this summer. Tom is currently attending Destroyer School with the 6 January class.

According to the Articles of Incorporation of USNA Class of 1970, Inc. (that's us), class officers will be elected every 5 years.

This is election year. Class members wishing to be nominated for any one of the four offices, President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer, should submit their name to me via the address given at the column heading. Please spread the word so those class members among the 75% not receiving Shipmate may also participate. I will publish the names of nominees and voting instructions in this column later this year.

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Pres., Lt. (jg) Michael E. McCuddin, USN Acting Corr. Sec'y, I L t Dan Nelson, USMC 8810 Enfield Court Laurel, MD 20811 Percent Members: 22 Winter in Maryland is almost over and I just hope that those of you in Florida, Califomia, Hawaii and Subic Bay appreciate that. In all honesty, however, I can't complain about Maryland after seeing one of my former roommates, John Nevins, recently. The Navy is doing its best to convince him to stay in after five by giving him choice duty assignments. After 3 years in an oiler he has just been given 2 more years at sea in the USS OKINAWA. I started to talk to him about BAQ but I had to stop because he did not know what it was. He did say that the nicest quarters he has had since becoming naval were in Bancroft Hall.

Pete Schneider wrote from sunny Sigonella, Sicily were he is on deployment with VP-5 out of Jacksonville. His wife Kari and daughter Melissa are helping to ease the pains of Sicily. Others in VP-5 are Penni and Gene Williams, Kathy and Jan Milligan, and Rich Taylor. Pete reported that he has seen quite a few other •71ers in the Med including Tolly Tolliver, who is with VQ-2 in Rota. Mike Rohrbaugh, flying A-7's off the SARATOGA, Ed Beck, with VR-24 in Naples, Al Ptak and Mike Hallahan, aboard the PRATT, and Chuck Bongard and Tom Hutson, who are in the SKATE.

Pete's address is Ltjg. P. Schneider, VP-5, FPO, New York 09501 and he asks any of his friends to write.

Tom O'Brien and Terry Tonkin wrote from Iwakuni in the land of the devalued yen. They've been over there working off their 13 month tours since last fall. Terry said that he had seen H Whitfield just before leaving San Francisco and that H has become a real estate tycoon, having purchased a couple of houses. Terry also reported that Sandy and Chuck Dunleavy are still in Cherry Point where Chuck is an NFO. They should be proud parents by now.

Others at Iwakuni besides Tom and Terry are Mark Macklin, Tom Bjerke, Don Hesse,

84 Rip Flasar, and Bob Cabana. O'Brien reportedly saw Pam and Mike McNallen when Mike was touring Japan as quarterback for the Subic Bay football team. He supposedly threw 5 TD passes in one game this fall playing for one of the best 10 or so football teams in WestPac. At that rate there just might be a place for Mike on the Detroit Lions.

In case the pros don't come calling, however, the Navy has accommodated the McNallens by ordering them to duty at the Academy. They should be in Annapolis in the very near future. Speaking of the Academy, did you ever wonder why you couldn't ever make heads or tails of your YP instructors? I think I know now that I know who the nav teachers from our class are. Presently confusing midshipmen are Dave Pearl, Wayne Jordan, and Tom Radich.

Leslie and John Paulson sent a Christmas card from Hawaii where John is on some submarine. They see fellow submariner Ted Hermeling out there fairly frequently and report that Herm is still a dedicated bachelor and that he has a great house which features a spiral staircase and a black bathtub.

Someone should send Ted some Comet cleanser.

Barb and Dan Whitford sent along some more nuke news from Hawaii. They were just getting ready to head to the prototype in West Milton, New York and by now the Whitford family should be thoroughly settled in that area. They have a new daughter named Kristin, born last September. Before leaving Hawaii Dan was in the HENRY CLAY (Blue). Along with him was Mike O'Bryant who was recently married to Ltjg. Rozella Hall. They are headed for New London and school. Stan Szemborski is on the gold crew of the HENRY CLAY and

Lesley and Steve Pelstring are in the USS BARB in Vallejo. Midge and Jim Bryant are in the SEADRAGON. Dan, Bill Yocum, and Harry ShefiBeld all recently passed their engineer's exams. Bill and his wife Sybil are staying in Hawaii and reporting to the PLUNGER.

Pat Doyle wrote a very sad letter in which he explained how heartbroken he was that his ship, the NAVASOTA, had its WestPac deployment cancelled and in all probability will be transferred to MSC. His address is 6867 Golfcrest Dr. # 6 5 , San Diego CA 92119.

John Ball dropped a line from Norfolk where he is living with his wife Gay and flying helos with HC-6. In the same squadron are Bob Stuhlman and John Long. John reported that one of the new female naval aviators. Ana Marie Scott, is also in the squadron and she is married to none other than Harry Fuqua. Harry is a ferry pilot in VRF-31 and he and his wife are living in Norfolk. Freddie Becker is a flag aide to the Commandant of the Armed Forces Staff College and is also living in Norfolk with his wife Barbara. John also said that Steff and IVUke Stephens are in Idaho Falls where Mike is training officer at the Nuclear Power Training Unit. Rugh and Randy Wagner are in the SWORDFISH in Hawaii and Joel Lassman in at PG school in Monterey. Norma and Mike French are in Norfolk where Mike is an A-6 NFO getting set to deploy with the KENNEDY. Linda and Mike Hichak are in Pensacola where Mike is an instructor

with VT-1. Also in Pensacola are Jane and Bob Adkins. Bob is First Lt. in the LEXINGTON and getting his flying done in C-l's.

Len Smith and Skip Plourde are flight instructors in Beeville and Frank Montesano is instructing in Meridian. Sanky Blanton is in a destroyer in Norfolk. His wife, Sue, is also an officer attached to HC-6. The Balls closed their letter by saying that Bob Adkins would like to hear from any 26th Co. vets. His address is 6318 Antietum Dr., Pensacola FL 32503.

Finally, for an Army-Navy wrap-up. We did of course run the Woops off of the field for the second year in a row and numerous classmates were in the stands celebrating the victory. Several in fact were celebrating the victory before the game even started including Jan and Chuck Boyer, Guy Snodgrass, Marty Speer, Steve DiAntonio, Bow Rose and, most embarassingly, Scott Mackenzie. I did everything I could to maintain my decorum and insure that no one from '71 got too far out of hand. Seriously speaking, though, DiAntonio did throw a nice party at his Philadelphia townhouse and it was well attended.

Last but not least. Bill McKinney was married to Barbara Rasberry on 21 December in Denham Springs, Louisiana. They are in Newport where Bill is with NAPS. With that good news I think I'll close for the month. Write soon.

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Pres., 1st L t Joe Glover, USMC Sec'y, 1st Lt. Frank L. Gibson, USMC Marine Barracks U.S. Naval Base Subic, Box 56 FPO, San Francisco, CA 96651 Percent Members: 54 AR-R-RUGHA! Here I am again, reading audience, awakening from hibemation to bring you the latest news from those classmates who haven't regressed to the point of unlearning how to oppose thumb and forefinger around a pen. But I mustn't sound negative. Lots of letters helped keep the cobwebs out of my mailbox these past few months: bank statements. Master Charge bills, and a pile of Fleet Hometown News releases.

First, let me present the news from West Pac A number of familiar faces have drifted through, and I'm sure that many stopped in and left without us chancing to meet: Warren Musselman and Rod McDevitt (GuRKE), Mark Stender (ROBISON), Ken Smith (ENTERPRISE), Larry Kubo (COCHRAN), Gino Uricoli, Bob Blanchard and Dave Brown (LONG BEACH), Pete Brown, and Hap Harrington (MARS).

Mark Stender (with a little encouragement) managed to put a few words on paper for us: "At your request, I happily submit my first (and probably last) contribution to '72's Shipmate column. The news from my old mates in 9th Co. is pretty scanty, but I'll start there. Pam and Bobbo Smith should be in San Diego now that FORT FISHER has

returned from WestPac. When last seen, Jeff 'Weiser' Berg (USS BRADLEY) was feeling no pain in the Subic O Club in October, preparing to return to wife Chrissy in

San Diego. At the time, he was soon to become a father—I guess that would make him a 'Dad-Weiser'. I've seen a lot of Steve Schmidt in San Diego, thoroughly enjoying an extended tour with CivPac in the Real Estate Division. Steve was able to finance a medical discharge two (2) years ago. It's amazing what the power of the mind can do, right Schmeeder?! Sheila and Al Porter (USS KIRK) live outside San Diego where one of their neighbors is Rick 'Turkey' McGiver. The 'Turk' managed to swing himself some soft shore duty at NavSta San Diego. C. E. Hill reports from Norfolk that he is singlehandedly keeping the RICKETTS ( D D G - 5 ) afloat by hopping from job to job, squaring away each department as he goes. Clarence strongly implies that he'll be fleeted up to CO or at least XO, sometime in the near future. Last contact with the Worthingtons revealed that John was applying for flight school. However, since John and Carol haven't answered my last two (2) letters, my information is shakey at best (get the hint Jocko?). Rumors from back East have it that Dave Waller is not only married but also quite domesticated. However, I try not to pay attention to such wild and malicious gossip.

"From outside of 9th Co. I've seen several '72ers, either in San Diego or in Subic Bay (apparently the class vacation spot). Paul Shemella and wife Nancy will be leaving San Diego for Norfolk (ugh!) at the end of January when Paul graduates from UDTSeal Training. Reportedly, Paul did a bangup job over at BUDS training, particularly distinguishing himself in the Rape and Pillage Course. Aboard USS ROBISON ( D D G 12) with me is Larry Johnson (with wife Monica). Jeri and Jim Wall USS MACKENZIE) live about 4 houses away from me in San Diego, close enough for me to borrow all kinds of household necessities I'm too cheap to buy.

"As for myself, when not deployed in the ROBISON, I reside out in East San Diego and find Southern California very agreeable.

Open invitation to any '72ers needing a place to crash while in S. D.—I think I'm easily found in the phone directory. Adios!"

And a "maraming salamat" to you, Mark.

Dick Englund finally decided to let the world know he's still around with a letter from Yokosuka. A permanent resident in the USS WoRDEN (named after Worden Field, of course) since Sept. '72, Dick now works as ASW Officer—and he's still single.

Congratulations.

Now, from the other side of the world, Al Thomson writes that he's headed to join the LAWRENCE in Kuwait as the electronics warfare officer. Homeported out of Norfolk, he reports Mike Price and Ted Kreeger also in the area. He also sends word that Eva and Ron Newlan can now be found down Galveston way.

Also from " 2 1 " Cindy and John Blosser report in from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where John is the communicator in the NATHAN HALE (Blue Crew).

Jerry Adams picked up his NFO wings this past December and is spending some time at Pax River on his way to NAS New Brunswick, ME. Gene Lovely—That's now "Mr. Gene Lovely"—checked in with a few words: "Just a few lines to let you know what's Shipmate

85 happening with some of the fellas. I left San Diego about two months ago where I saw Earl Smith who is in an Imperial Beach RAG flying helicopters. Charlie Rucks is also out there. He's enjoying himself pushing boots at MCRD. Nelson Jones and Eddie Bumette have received leave of absences from the Corps to go to law school. Eddie is going to school in Chicago and Nelson in D.C. As for myself I ran into feet problems while aboard the JOHN S. MCCAIN ( D D G -

36). I received a Medical Discharge 9 July.

I'm now playing the young executive working for AT&T Long Lines in Atlanta."

Thanks, Gene.

Another civilian. Bob Hahn, with wife Charlene and daughter Kerri Michelle, now works as a computer systems analyst in Virginia Beach. But he's still in the family working on a Navy contract.

Tom Breiner in the SELLERS out of Charleston aimounces the birth of a son, Thomas Jr., last June. Best late wishes, Tom. And nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a short note from Steve Miller to make you feel cheated as you read it: "Thought I'd say hello from my tropical paradise. Am officer-in-charge of a Seabee Team involved in civic action work with the Paluan citizens. Talk about independent dutyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;my boss is 800 miles away. The diving's great, the girls are great, the climate's great, and the job's great. Amen!

(Please pass my regards to 27th Co. and Merry Christmas.)"

Cher and Bill Knight now residing in Pearl City, Hawaii (960 a Coral Ave.), proudly announce that the two of them are now three. In their own words. Cherish Cherrelle, bora 20 September 1974, is a "Real Doll."

Sounds like one happy set of parents. Bill's now the First Lieutenant in the ASHTABULA and quite happy.

Mike Gorman's still working craisers, but this time it's the ALBANY. He eamed his O.O.D. (Fleet) Qual. in October and hopes to have his Surface Warfare Qual. shortly.

Keep at it, Mike.

Mike also sends word on other '72ers: Kevin Kilgore, scheduled for PG School next fall and planning marriage; Skip Kohler, ASW Officer in the RAMSEY; Bob Harrison, soon to be a Seal; Gene Bal, flying P-3s; Ray Ritchey, NSD Guam; and Bob Coleman flying F-14s ((Backseat) at Oceana.

That's all for now or I'll miss another deadline. Thanks for all the mail and keep it coming.

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Pres.. Ens. Steve Ingram, USN Sec'y, Ens. Dean R. Brown, USN BOQ, Kingsville NAS Kingsville, TX 78363 Percent Members: 49 Here is some information about '73 compiled at an Army '74 party. Will Army ever score? We hope not! Since information has been slow in reaching Shipmate we decided to write directly to the magazine.

Beth and Doug Law are stationed at NAS Miramar, CA. Doug got his wings in September and is now going through the RAG for the F-14 along with John McHenry, Mike Norman, Marty Chanik, Bob Willard, and Doc Hemberger. Jayme and Harry Siegel are on their way to Naples, Italy via San Diego and San Francisco. Harry is going to PG school (that's Patrol Gunboat, not Post Graduate) to prepare him for his new job as Chief Engineer of the USS GRAND RAPIDS (PG-98). Dana Covey is overjoyed with his new homeport of Guam.

John Fleming is equally overjoyed with flying T-39"s out of Subic (we hear that he plans a blind date with Yokosuka Sarah).

Dave Hayes will get his wings in December with no orders in sight. Nancy and Bill Twaddell are stationed at El Toro, CA. Bill has changed his designator to Supply Corps.

Lou Knotts and his wife Dory are in

Oceana. Lou got his wings in September, and he is now flying the A-6. Also in the Norfolk area are the Skip Morrisons and the Greg Posinskys. Skip is busy preparing his boat for a PEB and Greg should soon return home from a Med. deployment. Jim Masterson is over in the Med. He will soon be changing homeports from Norfolk to Philadelphia. Karen and John Pechonis are alive and well, living in Owings Mills, Maryland.

The Jim Murphys and the Brad Knudsens are both in Pearl Harbor and expecting families at the beginning of 1975. The Ron Bowmans are also in Pearl.

Doug Collins is in San Diego after becoming a Shellback on his recent WestPac craise.

Chuck Peterson has a new wife and he is now finishing up PG school (Post Graduate not Patrol Gunboat) in Monterey, CA. Once he graduates, he will be on his way to Pensacola, Florida. Karl Powell and Bev and Don Jefferson are already in Pensacola. Pat Faust left Pensacola one weekend and retumed with a wife. They are now in Rota, Spain.

The Carol Whites and the Dave Architzels are also in Pensacola undergoing jet pilot training.

Bob Vervoom is stationed in Mayport, Florida. Rumor has it that Bob will be getting married soon. Bomber Bob Bender is now vending his wares in Philadelphia.

Steve Resser is stationed at Long Beach, but spends a lot of his time at Bol Weevils in San Diego.

Navy 19-Army ZIP, what more can we say?

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Pres., Ens. George Yacus, USN Sec'y, Ens. Mike Chaplain, USN USS ROBERT E . PEARY (DE

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FPO San Francisco, CA 96601 Percent Members: 41

Chapter News AKRON-CANTON Mr. E. L. Coen 1053 Rotch Ave., N.E. Massillon, OH 44646

ALBUQUERQUE Mr. Donald G. Baker Albuquerque Chapter, USNAAA Box 5631 Kirtland AFB, NM 87115 Chapter President Col. Dick Lyons '52, presided at the December meeting, held at the Kirtland AFB-E Officers Club. Our meetings are on the first Friday of the month; visitors in the area are invited and encouraged to attend. Discussions centered around future planning; Cliff Schumann '60, March, 1975

is planning for a social event on 28 Febraary '75. John Pierucki discussed current and future plans of the Navy League and made us an offer we couldn't refuse (membership). We hope to have a similar report from our Blue and Gold Officer. Larry Homer '45.

From the senior man, Capt. J. B. Will "10, to the junior man, Lt. Mike Metcalf '68, all of us had an enjoyable time.

ANNAPOLIS Lt. D. R. Ellison, USN 715 Fairway Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 The Annapolis Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association held its an-

nual Christmas cocktail party at the Naval Academy Alumni House on 11 December.

Approximately one hundred of the chapter members were in attendance to spread the Christmas cheer.

On 8 January at the Officers' & Faculty Club of the Naval Academy, Dr. Karel Montor. Associate Professor of Management Science at the Naval Academy, gave the monthly presentation on his research in the area of brain waves and his work with Naval Academy Trident Scholars. The presentation was most enlightening and informative and we look forward to hearing more about Dr. Mentor's involvement around the Naval Academy.

Having taken a survey among members of the Chapter, we found that most members desired a dinner meeting with a

86 presentation on Estate Planning for the month of February. With this in mind, we are looking forward to our next meeting on the evening of 12 February at the Officers and Faculty Club. The speaker will be Cdr. R. S. Day, USN ( R e t ) , a 1942 graduate of the Naval Academy and Director of Deferred Payments of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. The topic of his presentation will be Estate Planning, and we are looking forward to a large turnout.

ATLANTA Capt. J. Hatch, USN ( R e t ) 4770 Tall Pines Dr., N.W. Atlanta, GA 30327 The Atlanta Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association sponsored a "no host" reception and cocktail party immediately following the Navy-Georgia Tech football game in the Exhibition Hall of Stoffers Atlanta Inn, just two blocks from and within walking distance of the Tech stadium. Jim Ravenel '45, President of the Atlanta Chapter, and his pretty wife Carol Sue acted as a committee of two to set up all of the arrangements.

Carol Sue Ravenel planned and carried out a wonderful mixer for the 180 or so Midshipmen who came down for the game.

She arranged for almost a hundred Southern Belles to be in attendance to meet the Middies; these girls came from nine difffferent private schools, local colleges and nursing schools. A guitarist was there to entertain and Three Striper Eddie Graves of the Academy Glee Club had a band of his troubadors with him who not only helped entertain the Midshipmen but all others at the reception.

As far as it can be determined the total attendance reached close to a thousand people, including the Superintendent, Vice Admiral Mack and Mrs. Mack, The Commandant, Captain Forbes and Mrs. Forbes, The Athletic Director, Captain Coppedge and Mrs. Coppedge, Commander and Mrs. Jim Blanchard, Captain and Mrs. Bill Busik, Captain and Mrs. Dempsey Butler, Captain and Mrs. Mac McManus, Professor and Mrs. Nate Niles, Dean and Mrs. Bruce Davidson, Mrs. Emmy Marshall and others.

Kate and Dick Clary's '45 pre-game brunch for Ginny and Bill Busik, Emmy Marshall, Carol Sue and Jim Ravenel On Thursday, 21 November the Atlanta Chapter had its regular monthly meeting at COM NAS Atlanta with cocktails and dinner with wives in attendance as usual. Our speaker was Mr. Don Albers, Assistant Zone Manager, Oldsmobile Division of General Motors who gave a very interesting slide presentation entitled "Urban Transportation . . . Ready for Tomorrow" which gave us

a real insight into the problems we face with mass transportation in the future, which of course was very timely as we are getting ready to start construction on MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) which we hope will learn many valuable lessons from BART in San Francisco. The following were present: Miriam and P. D. Ellis '33, Cleone and Mitch Elrod '45, Lynn and Jim Hatch '47 and two guests, Mrs. Susanna Head, Honorary (Mrs. C. M. '20), Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Honorary (Mrs. J. H. S. '32) and two guests, Barbara and Gil McCullen '53, Harriett and Doug McDaniel '61, Mrs. Amelia Patton, Honorary (Mrs. E. K., D. C ) , Carol Sue and Jim Ravenel '45, Caroline and Izzy Schwartz '32, Mrs. June Stewart, Honorary (Mrs. R. C. '29) and two guests, Admiral Phil Stokes '28.

It was announced by Captain Schwartz that Jim Ravenel '45, President of the Atlanta Chapter, has been nominated for the office of National Trustee, or Trastee-atLarge for the National Association, and asked that all Atlanta members contact their classmates and other Alumni asking for their support of Ravenel in the spring election.

After the above announcement Jim Ravenel made a strong pitch to try to get increased membership in National so the Atlanta Chapter can be among those who select their own Trustee.

This meeting was certainly our best this year though we regretted that our very loyal Secretary was unable to be with us because of a job change. Gil is now with the Waterville Osteopathic Hospital, Waterville, Maine.

Those in attendance were Bill Buracher '20; Alvin Fisher, Harry Ingram and Stan Pullen of '22; Bill Cuzner, Monroe Duffill and Bill Randig of '27; Carl Johnson '29; Tom Price '30; Ralph Gillette '31; Art Goodhue and Tate Simpson of '32; George Street and Bob Wescott of '37; Tom Suddath '38; Bill Daly '41; Walt Toner '43; John Hemann and Keating Keays of '49; John McCaffrey and Kevin O'Toole of '51; Al Doherty '61; Richard Arvedlund, Joe Collins and Bill Small of '63; John Grant '64; G. Brown and A. Sarno of '66. In addition to these members we had two guests, John Sullivan, a Blue and Gold Officer, and Doug Mollomo, Lt. Col., USAFR.

BALTIMORE

CLEVELAND

Cdr. Robert R. Goll, USNR 808 Chumleigh Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212

LCdr. Richard Antolini (SC) USN 4567 Ashbury Park N. N. Olmsted, OH 44070

BOSTON

COLORADO

Mr. G. Gilbert Tallau 50 Lucas Dr. Haverhill, MA 01830 Noon—2nd Tuesday Charlestown O'Club

Mr. Arthur G. Stiles 4581 Allison S t Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

The December monthly meeting of the Boston Chapter met at the MIT Faculty Club in Cambridge with guest speaker Captain Kevin O'Toole USN '51, Professor of Naval Science and OinC of area NROTC Programs.

Our Chapter has had to move from place to place since the Pentagon dismembered our famed Charlestown Club. We find this new place of meeting particularly cordial to all services, which cannot truthfully be said of the Hanscom AFB Club. The Weymouth NAS and Natick Laboratories Clubs are both willing, but too far out for most of us at noontime. An ideal spot would be the Coast Guard Club but we find those in charge there have imagined all sorts of legal barriers as to why our group and other service oriented groups cannot be fully welcomed.

Captain O'Toole spoke of his present three hat assignment—teaching naval engineering, administering the MIT NROTC program, and generally overseeing all other naval school programs in our area. Many of his remarks related to that hasty decision made by the Ivy Colleges throwing out NROTC, which they all now very much regret! Captain O'Toole also gave a slide presentation of proposed naval ships of the future.

CHATTANOOGA Michael Easley Lundy 8th Floor, Blue Cross BIdg. 801 Pine St. Chattanooga, TN 37402

CHICAGO Mr. James N. Gillman 37 Graymoor Lane Olympia Fields, IL 60461 1900—1st Friday

This was the year for the Colorado Chapter to play host for the annual A-N Game luncheon with the West Point Society of Denver. It was held at the Lowry AFB Officers' Club. In spite of many people taking advantage of the long holiday to go to the ski slopes and other out of town points, we had a good tumout. Needless to say, we Blue & Golders liked the score!

CONNECTICUT Lt. William S. Boykin, Jr., USN Box 700 Code 24 NavSubSchol Groton, CT 06340 Quarterly Varies in different parts of the state

DETROIT Mr. James W. Fleming 2662 Willow Dearborn, MI 48124 Although the Navy-Michigan game left little to cheer about, a hearty group of loyal Navy boosters were on hand. Among those at the after-game party at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor were Peggy and Owen Keeler '43, Admiral and DeVecmon Jacobi '21, Jim Trautman and family '52, Marge and Bob Smith '49, Joyce and Frank Drayton and family '56, Bitty and Hank Hanssen '44, Shipmate

87 Tom Schodowski '67, Pat Beamer '67, Sandy and Ron Klemick '63, Pat and Jim Fleming '66. Several people came in from Chicago: Bruce Oliver '47, Robin McGlohn '51, Rick Moore '46, Don Gibbins '64, Gloria and George Leonard '64. Joanne and Ted Smith '50 and Peki and Henry Wilson "48 drove in from Cleveland, Ohio.

Then on Sunday Bea and Bob Adams '47 hosted most of the same people, a group of sea scouts and some friends aboard the QUEEN

CITY,

Bob's

110' tugboat

for

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cruise down the Detroit River. Bob is president of the Society for the Location, Restoration, Preservation and Enjoyment of Old Tugs and Workboats. The "Queen" is a beautiful lady and shows the results of many hours of hard work and love that Bob and Bea have devoted to her. We are looking forward to more cruises next year.

Detroit Chapter Outing Shown in the enclosed picture on the fantail of the QUEEN CITY are: (from left to right) Bob and Marge Smith '49, Joe and Mary Dickson '49. Gene and Meg Smith "43, Tom Schodowski '67, Jim and Pat Fleming '66, Joyce Drayton '56, Owen and Peggy Keeler '43, Frank Drayton '56, Hank and Bitty Hanssen '44.

The Chapter gathered at the Grosse Point residence of Peggy and Owen Keeler '43 for TV. cheering the Army-Navy game. Present for muster were: RAdm. L. J. and Mrs. Jacobi (DeVecmon) '21, Jean and Jerome Clare '43, Pat and Don Weldon '46, Bea and Bob Adams '47, Joe Dickson '49, Marj. and Bob Smith "49. Dottie and Wally Agren "46, Jo and John Sherlock '53, Suzy and Pete Shields "59, Judy and Gay Thompson '61. Art Bryan "61, Courtney and Frank Scalucci "66 and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pickles, parents of Midshipman Tom Pickles '77.

On hand to keep us honest were representatives from the Upper Hudson River, Mr. and Mrs. Art Judson and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Clark both of the Class of '60 USMA. Fortune was also with the Navy rooters in Detroit for the Great Blizzard of '74 held off until Sunday, otherwise our stay with the Keelers would have been longer than anticipated by Peg Keeler.

EUROPEAN Mr. Jacques-P. Haumont, Galeries Stephanie, 79 Avenue Louise Brussels 1000, Belgium

FLORIDA SPACE COAST Sec'y-Treas: LCdr. Fred Schoenberger 476 Bridgetown Ct. Satellite Beach, FL 32937 1200—3rd Saturday Varies March, 1975

HONOLULU Capt. J. F. Laboon, CHC, USN 99-680 Halawa Dr. Aiea, HI 96701 In an attempt to interest members of the Alumni Association to attend meetings, the November meeting was held on the windward side of Oahu at the Kaneohe Marine Officers' Club. There were fifty-four alumni who attended, a very excellent turnout considering the distance from Honolulu and the weather. Yes, it rains in Hawaii. Of the attendees, there were two members of the class of '23, RAdm. R. D. Higgins, USN (Ret.) and his guest from the Mainland, RAdm. E. W. Herron, USN (Ret.). The junior class present was '73 with two members there—Rick Severing and Mark Rahmel.

The class of '60 again was most prominent with six of the class present—Keliikoa, Rohr, Hutt, Lees, Eberlein and Kesler.

Admiral Clarey '34, our President, chaired the meeting. BGen. Joseph Koler, USMC, Commanding General of the First Marine Brigade, Kaneohe, Hawaii, was the main speaker. General Koler spoke of the activities and functions of the Marines under his command. His talk was very informative and very well received.

After the regular meeting adjourned, movies of the Navy-Penn State football game were available for viewing. This was Navy's finest hour in the 1974 season with a 7-6 upset win over the Nittany Lions at Penn State. Although the hour was late, it is interesting to note that many of the alumni stayed around to view the films.

Our thanks to Bob Rohr '60 and to Bo Coppedge for the availability of the films.

As of this writing, the Honolulu Chapter has 147 regular members (dues paying Alumni) which is quite good for a chapter less than a year old. Alumni who come into the Hawaiian Islands for duty or to retire are asked to lend their support to this fine organization.

store, served food and drinks, with flowers for the ladies.

The thirty-two USNA grads who attended were: Ed Hymer '51, Tip Mott-Smith '51, Bob Holzwartz '52, Bob Foster '53, Bob Manuel '53, Dick Robbins '53, Joe Brendel '54, Ted Gerst '54, Mac MacLeary '54, Bob Thalman '54, Wayne Mattson '55, Pete Odgers '55, Bill Welch '55, George Mushaiko '56, Jim Gallagher '57, Orrie Hiett '57, Bill Hodge '57, Roger Manley '58, Dick Dagampat '59, Dick Cudlipp '59, Dave Humphrey '59, Tony Palmer '59, Dave Schnezelberger "60, Jim McCune '61, Fred Corbalis '62, Rick Kleinfeldt '63, and Jim Coleman '63.

Bob Foster '53 is now Brigadier General Foster. He heads up a very large organization here at Wright-Patterson as the Deputy for Reconnaissance, Strike, and Electronic Warfare.

Our speaker at the 14 February luncheon will be BGen. Larry Skantze '52, who is the Air Force Program Manager for the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) program. He is stationed at Hanscom AFB, Mass.

LOS ANGELES Mr. Russ Simsarian 333 S. New Hampshire Los Angeles, CA 90020 1900—3rd Wednesday

LOUISVILLE Capt. Robert J. Zoeller, USN (Ret.) 614 Beharrell Ave. New Albany, IN 47150

M r. J. W. Moore 221 Margaret St. Neptune Beach, FL 32233 1st Thursday, Sept.-June

Because of the late decision to televise the Army-Navy game this past year, the annual get-together with the West Pointers was not held. Instead Judy and Larry Franklin "59 invited the Chapter to their beautiful home to view the game. The Franklins served tasty ham and cheese sandwiches with a barrel of beer while we watched the game from their nine TV sets. Attendees were: Sarah and Gayle Ballard '54, Lynne and George Clark '56, Marion Cooper '37 and daughter Gail Carson, Dolly and Al Entwhistle "25, Judy and Larry Franklin '59, June and Mahlon Huff '50, Peggy and Walt Lamb '55, Arlene and John Morse 64, Jane and Ross Wesner '62, Beth and Steve Sharp '65, Marilyn and Bob Zoeller '43.

Several West Point couples and Larry Franklin's law partner were also there to savor the Navy victory.

KANSAS CITY

MEMPHIS

LCdr. John Owen, USNR-R 821 W. 54th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64112

Capt M. Y. (Mike) Clark, USN (Ret.) 3012 Wood Thrush Drive Memphis, TN 38134

KITTYHAWK (Dayton, Ohio)

MILWAUKEE

Mr. J. M. Gallagher 294 Cherry Dr. Centerville, OH 45459 Monthly, days vary O Club, Wright-Patterson

Mr. Win Williams The Williams Agency 312 E. Wisconsin St. Milwaukee, WI 53202

INDIANAPOLIS Mr. Brian Walker 7801 Rucker Road Indianapolis, IN 46250

JACKSONVILLE

The llth annual Army-Navy game TV party was held at the Wright-Patterson Officers' Club on 30 November. For the occasion we used the Club ballroom with several large television sets provided by a local

The Milwaukee Chapter had another usual busy month of activities during November.

The 21st saw several alumni turn out for the regular Third Thursday luncheon at the University Club: Bill Hanson '46, Win

88 Williams '46, Bud Lockwood '50, Jim Arnold '56 and Ted Cheney '58. Highlight of the meeting was a discussion led by President Lockwood conceming two topics of key interest to everyone: (1) The real and important role of the Navy during the recent crisis on Cyprus and; (2) The comparative strength today of our Navy and that of the Soviet Union.

Viewing the Army-Navy game took place at Ted Cheney's home with the following enthusiastic attendees and their wives: Bob Anderson '33, Barney Thielges '43, Jim Wish '44, Win Williams '46, John Camp '49, Bud Lockwood '50, Bob Davis '52, and Ted Cheney '58. A catered luncheon was served at half-time.

Highlighting the December luncheon meeting was a showing of the new film "Annapolis: The First Year" by Ensign Jeff WoU, USN, a recent grad. Though alumni present were by far not recent grads, most were still able to recognize the old Academy landmarks. And virtually everyone agreed that he would not make it through today in view of the rougher courses of study.

Rounding out the University Club luncheon was a presentation by Midshipman Chris Mortonson, who will graduate this June.

He discussed how Milwaukee alumni can help raise funds to construct a "Recreational Park" at the Academy.

Alumni attending were: Jim Gustin '37, Bill Hanson '46, Win Williams '46, John Camp '49, Bud Lockwood '50, Ken Schlager '51 and Ted Cheney '58.

MISSISSIPPI Mr. Edward L. Walsh USNA Alumni Association P.O. Box 665 Jackson MS 39209 4th Friday, Noon (8 a year) Capital City-Petroleum Club

NAPLES Capt. Jack M. Stevens USN HQ AF South (Box 132) FPO New York NY 09524 Would you believe 104 cheering Navy supporters assembled in the Allied Officers Club to listen to a radio broadcast of the Army-Navy football game on 30 November? Pregame activities included lots of good Navy type music via tape recorder. The game started at 1900 Naples time and by that time the enthusiastic crowd of alumni and friends were really ready. In addition to a superb hi-fi speaker system, a large sheet of plywood had been painted green, supplied with yardline markers, and a moveable paper football added. Steve Hudock '69 was primarily responsible for this added treat and his wife Chris served as "ball tender" and moved the ball to correspond with the actual field position as heard over the radio. She had lots of help from the wildly cheering throng. We felt sure the Navy team on the field in Philly could hear our songs and cheers. And they didn't let us down way over in Napoli.

The successful "Beat Army".party was an almost unbelieveable climax to the efforts of a faithful few. Late last summer some 9 alumni gathered together and pledged to try for bigger and better things for a USNA alumni group in Naples. Saturday

evening 31 local alumni were joined by 36 visiting Fleet grads plus 37 wives and guests in a rousing culmination of a hard working campaign. Most of the more recent classes were represented with '58 leading the way with six representatives. There were five members signing in from the classes of '61, '66, '69, and '70. The class of '74 was on hand with John Bramer from the USS

and Buzz Robbins, Betty and Maylon Scott, Pete Staley, Shirley and Wirt Thayer, Liliann and Howard Kay, Ray and Jack Wadleigh, Pem and Mrs. Wall, Dolly and Joe Wellings, Natalie and Cameron Winslow, Lillian and John Zimmerman.

Special guests were Sally Bowdey, Fran Alford and Mary T. A. Smith.

GRAHAM COUNTY. Senior man aboard was

NEW YORK

Admiral Means Johnston, Jr. '39, CinC South. In addition to the work done by Chris and Steve Hudock, a giant share of credit goes to Valerie and Rick Hillyer '69 and Sandy and Jim Powell '66 for their time and energy devoted to making the evening a tremendous success.

Jack Stevens '47, who is still acting as president of the unofficial alumni chapter, announced that the next gathering of the clan will be in January at which time it is hoped that formal application can be made to the Alumni Association for proper recognition. It was unanimously agreed that another Beat Army party would be held in '75 with, hopefully, the same results.

Mr. Albert W. Crowell 3 Charbeth Lane Westport, CT 06880 Noon—3rd Tuesday NYU Club/Williams Club

It has been some months since the New York Chapter has been heard from but, to prove we are active, just take a minute to read the following report on activities during the last-half of 1974.

In September we were most privileged to hear the Editor, U.S. Section, Jane's Fighting Ships, Mr. Norman Polmar. He illustrated his fascinating talk on the Soviet Navy with some outstanding slides that covered a wide-range of USSR vessels. In addition, Mr. Polmar shared some personal NEW ORLEANS experiences and observations regarding SoLCol. Rene S. Wogan, USAF (Ret.) viet Naval leaders as a result of a tour of 4702 Pitt St. the Soviet Union. The program set the New Orieans, LA 70115 tone for still another outstanding guest.

First Friday—1145 Our October speaker was VAdm. Joseph International House P. Moorer, USN, Vice Chairman, United An event of note in November was the States Delegation, UN Miliary Staff Comattendance at the Fair Grounds (horse race mittee, United Nations. The Admiral distrack to strangers) by special invitation to cussed, at considerable length, his role and all members of the New Orleans Chapter responsibilities at the United Nations. Many and their ladies. This included dinner at the of you know that one of his favorite subLouisiana Jockey Club, noted for its excel- jects is aircraft carriers. To the interest of lent cuisine, and special seats to view the all, he concluded his talk with some up-toraces and the progress of the nag of your date information on this branch of our choice. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed own Navy. by all in attendance.

Many years ago the Chapter began a traThose present at the regular December dition of having "Rip" Miller predict the luncheon were Reg Hanemann '51, A. R. results of the Army-Navy Game. With "Rip" Swart '61, R. Coleman '62, Don Wilson '42, in retirement we had as our November guest Eari Clement, Jr. '55, Eari Clement III (a Carl F. Ullrich, Ass't Director of Athletics, candidate for '79), W. H. Russ III '49, W. USNA. Carl reviewed his new position, the J. Bettens '35, Jeff Davis '44, George Severs Navy football results to date and then made '52, Bill Hyde '30, William L. Ware '22, Ed. the "fearless forecast" for the big game.

J. Peresluha II '57, James Gettys, Jr. '67, George Howland '24, John C. Saunders '32, The outcome is now history and Carl made Rene S. Wogan '25 and Helen Atkins, guest. the right prediction. He gave a great talk and "Rip" would have been proud of the remarkable transition a rowing coach can make to football forecasting.

NEWPORT Continuing with tradition, the Chapter Capt. P. C. Staley, USN (Ret.) had its annual Christmas Party at the Of2 Kane Ave. ficers' Club, U.S. Coast Guard Base, GovMiddletown, RI 02840 ernor's Island. Chris Swenson and his com1830—last Tuesday, Sept-June mittee deserve a "Well done!" It was a OClub great cocktail party, great turnout and a Tuesday evening, 26 November 1974, goodly number remained for dinner. All in was "Ladies Night" for the Newport Chap- all, it was a 4.0 evening. ter. The ladies certainly do pick up a See what you out there in "alumni-land" meeting. missed this past fall? We have an equally Forty-five members and guests assembled interesting 1975 scheduled. So, keep the 3rd at the Officers' Club for an excellent din- Tuesday open for lunch, call a classmate ner and to hear Prof. Norris D. Hoyt give a and join us—you will be glad you did. very complete and amusing resume of the Our President, Jack Park, has asked that effects of design on the 12 meter America I mention to all who read this column that Cup yachts, culminating with a critique of dues are due. If you have already sent in the 1974 race. Professor Hoyt illustrated his your check, thank you. If you haven't, please talk with outstanding slides of the boats and put a check in the mail as your support is their crews. needed. We must, by the series of events Present were Verdie and Tom Brown, that guide our destiny, remind you that our Jean and Milton Carlson, Norma and Dick costs have continued to climb and without Hay, Peg and Joe Hadley, Gene Henry, Lois your financial support it will be difficult to Shipmate

89 continue monthly mailings and include those of you who have not responded to our past appeals.

In closing out this report on 1974 it is my sad duty to report to those of you who didn't get the word that our Secretary, F, Wylie Orr, Jr. '48, departed this world during the summer. Shipmate, we miss you, A warm welcome is extended to all who visit New York City to join us for luncheon.

We also welcome your thoughts and suggestions for inclusion in future issues.

NORTH TEXAS Mr. Ray Garfield, President 307 Carillon Tower West Dallas. Texas 75240 1974 has been an extremely successful year for the North Texas Chapter of the Alumni Association. We have had excellent meetings with good turnouts at all of them.

(Dur membership has increased to 160 members in the Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex.

In July we had a luncheon meeting with L.ee Roy Jordan of the Dallas Cowboys as our principal speaker. Roger Staubach was scheduled to address our club b u t due to a last minute foot operation, he was unable to attend the meeting, and Lee Roy filled in with the filmed highlights of the previous season with the Cowboys.

In August Mayor Wes Wise of Dallas addressed our group and discussed the various aspects of local government He also encouraged us to participate in local politics.

In September Dr. Jim BvTd. Senior Economist of First Intemational Bancshares, gave his outlook for the economy and using" his advice all of us have become very wealthy in our investments ( H a ) . Seriously, his presentation was very interesting and educational.

On 10 October we celebrated the birth of the Naval Academy with a Founder's Day dinner. We were honored to have Captain D. K. Forbes. USN, Commandant of Midshipmen, as our guest speaker. It was held at the Hilton Irm and 130 people attended and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

In November we had our traditional .Army-Navy party at the Dallas Country Club and watched with pleasure as once again we shut out the Woo Poos. This has become one of the highlights of our fall meetings.

In December we had our annual promotional dinner at Brook Hollow Country Club and invited local applicants and interested smdents in the area. Our principal speakers were RAdm. W. L. McDonald. USN. CNT.ARA. from Corpus Christi and Roger Staubach. We also invited several Blue Ribbon football prospects to beef up that Navy hne. Admiral McDonald and Roger both gave very impressive speeches, and it was an outstanding evening.

We have our meetings the last Thursday of every month at the Petroleum Club of Dallas. We would be delighted to have any alumnus who is in the area to join us. They begin with cocktails at 11:15 a.m.. followed by lunch at 12:00 and are over by 1:30 p.m.

The Oklahoma City Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association met 31 October at the home of David B. Benham '41, Central Area Vice President, for the purpose of reactivating and organizing the Chapter. Tweny-one alumni from Central Oklahoma, and as far away as Ardmore and Tulsa, attended. The meeting was a great success and the response enthusiastic. Those elected officers of the Chapter were Brace B. Lenz '63. President, and James B. Van Hoose '58. Secretary-Treasurer.

The first business meeting of the Oklahoma City Chapter was held 25 November at the Petroleum Club. Twenty-two alumni attended and our guest was RAdm. W. J. Crowe. USN, Deputy Director, Strategic Plans, Policy and Nuclear Systems Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He gave us a very interesting talk conceming the challenges facing the Navy today.

OMULV Mr. Rowin Floth 12606 Arbor S t Omaha, NB 68114 1130 "Third Tuesday The "Provisional" Greater Omaha Chapter, USNA Alumni Association, held its Third Organizational meeting at Offutt AFB O Club on Tuesday, 17 December. Acting Chairman was BGen. USAF, Bob Herres '54. Eighteen members were present, and the various working committees were organized to get the Chapter off to a ranning start. Future meetings are to be held at 1130 hours on the third Tuesday, with meeting place to be announced prior to each assembly. Chapter officers will be named in our next communique.

ORLANDO Mr. James R. Forte P.O. Box 503 Clermont FL 32711 1130—2nd Friday, Sept-June NTC O Club Following our usual custom, the Greater Orlando Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association joined with the West Point Chapter for luncheon and viewing of the Army-Navy game. We are proud of our football team which, once again, made us victorious against our friendly rivals in the area.

Members attending included: Bob and Eunice Rice "27: Jim Shuler "28: Holly and Jacqueline Hollingsworth "26: Russ Hart "29: Mike and Mary Agnes Sellars "34: Bill and Jo Ann Ebert '30; Peter and Eunice Petrie "35; Jim and Virginia Marks '38: Jack and Jeanne Beardall "41: Jerry and Betty Ball '41: Bill and Anne Underwood '42: Bill and Kay Sims "45: Tom and Audrey Utegaard "45: Lou and Eileen Branch "49: Tom and Mandy Hefferaan "62; and the Curt Cordells.

Mr. Diego Porras Apartado 5253 Panama 5, Republic of Panama

PENSACOLA Cdr. H. J. McRoberts, USN (Ret.) 2371 Bayou Blvd.

Pensacola, FL 32503 Noon—4th Friday Mustin Beach O Club

PHILADELPHIA Capt Walter T. Jenkins, USN ( R e t ) P.O. Box 191 Radnor, PA 19087 1130—3rd Wednesday O Club, NavBase, Philadelphia November was an active month for Philadelphia Naval Academy alumni. The regular monthly luncheon was held on the 20th.

Rain, fog and mist prevented a larger tumout but nine were brave enough to weather the storm and enjoy a two hour get-together in the O Club.

The Philadelphia Chapter served as host for this year's annual Army-Navy Dinner Dance on Friday, 22 November. A total of 110 attended a wonderful evening of dinner, dancing and other festivities with an almost even distribution of Army and Navy fans.

Dan Mitchell "65, President of the Philadelphia Chapter, and Tom Kilmartin USMA "62, President of the West Point Society of Philadelphia, shared honors at the microphone. 2nd Lt. Larry Van Loan, Navy's outstanding receiver in 1971-73, George Storck USMA "54 from the Point, and Wes Blaine, their great center in 1971, paid tribute to both teams and prognosticated on the game to come—Navy"s strength in its defense and Army"s in the offense. The outcome is now history—^for Navy.

The Chapter had conducted an active campaign to insure that this year's game would be on ABC-T\^ and is happy that it was. Both before and after the game the O Club was literalh' jammed with Army and Navy fans, always sharing great comradeship regardless of who wins.

Those attending the regular monthly luncheon on 18 December were favored in having Midshipman James E. Lare. Class of '77, of Norristown, Pa., a participant in the annual Naval Academy OpInfo program as their guest and speaker. After the luncheon the session was chiefly a question-and-answer period where Midshipman Lare described numerous aspects of the Naval Academy of today—its curriculum, routines, size, etc.. as measured against our Naval Academy of ••yesterday."" Also, he listened, with some amusement to numerous of the old timers describe "•how it was and what the\' did in their dav."

PITTSBURGH

OKLAHO>LA CITY

PENINSULA

Mr. Brace B. Lenz 2420 Northwest 114th S t Oklahoma City OK 73120

Mr. Raymond T. Bnrkley 671 Erie Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087

March. 1975

PANAMA ISTHMUS

L t W aUace R. L tley, USNR HOC Penn Central Blvd.. =105 Pittsburgh. PA 15235 Noon—1st Friday Hospitality Motor Inn

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RICHMOND

SEATTLE

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA

LCdr. Nicholas J. Nerangis, USNR (Ret.) 2110ChartweIl Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Cdr. Stephen A. Hammond, USNR (Ret) 9323 SE 43rd S t Mercer Island, WA 98040 1830—1st Wednesday, Sept-June COM Sand Pt—Pier 91 Alternate months O Club

Cdr. E. C. Powell, USNR (Ret.) 11345 S.W. 108th C t Kendall Branch, Miami, FL 33156

ROCHESTER LCdr. Robert G. Phillips, USN (Ret.) 83 Willow Bend Dr. Penfield, NY 14526

SACRAMENTO Mr. Richard K. Bishop 4640 Chicago Ave. Fair Oaks, CA 95628

ST. LOUIS LCdr. Robert F. Diebel, Jr., USN 13437 Manorlac Dr. St Louis, MO 63141 Quarterly Varies

SAN DIEGO/CORONADO RAdm. Gill Richardson, USN (Ret.) 862 San Antonio Place San Diego, CA 92106 On 21 November Mrs. Ann Watson, Austrian by birth, spoke about her experiences in Austria during World War II and the Communist encroachment now occurring in the United States. It was Ladies' Night. Attendance 80 in total.

SAN FRANCISCO LCdr. J. P. Vaughan, Jr., USNR (Ret.) 1 132 Peari Street Alameda, CA 94501 1815—1st Wednesday Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club The fourth meeting of the season was held on the evening of 4 December at Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club with 41 members and guests attending. Senior members present were John Falge and Vice Admiral Ruddock. Junior member was Steve Brown. Our speaker was Jim McCabe from the Chevron Research Center in Richmond. His subject was "Oil from Shale" which was well presented to a most appreciative audience. He pointed out the problems involved in obtaining oil by this method. His slides of the Standard Shale holdings in Colorado were beautiful.

At the January meeting of the San Francisco Bay Chapter a film on the 1974 Stanley Cup ice hockey play-offs was shown.

Mid'n. Greg McCoy of the California Maritime Academy, where our own Bill Hayler '45 is Superintendent, acted as projectionist and was the Chapter's guest for the evening.

The film was entertaining and aroused much interest We were glad to welcome Captain "Deac" Hans '14 again as the senior class representative present, and Art Kealy '67 as the junior member.

SANTA BARBARA Capt H. Hart Kait, USN (Ret.) 877 La Milpita Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105

A Special Meeting was held on 15 October 1974 at the COM (Open) on Pier 91 for the election of Chapter Trustees and to greet Capt. Bill Busik, Executive Director of the Alumni Association. The Trustees elected are Gordon Williams '38 for two years and Bert Cassels '22, Jack Lewis '47 and Dick Martens '66 for three years.

Our Guest of Honor, Capt Busik, gave us a fine talk describing some of the activities of the Alumni Association and matters pertaining to the Academy. He dealt especially with the alumni membership drive, coordination of the activities that support the Academy, preparation of a pamphlet listing Academy projects that need outside funding, the Association's Annual Fund Drive, the Academy's recruiting program for high quality candidates, the prospects for televising the Army-Navy game, football coaching at the Academy and the need for about 25 outstanding athletes each year in order to remain competitive. Deservedly, his remarks were enthusiastically received by all hands.

35 members were in attendance, from D. W. Tomlinson '18 to Dick Martens '66.

'38 won "the most" with five members, followed by '27 with four.

On 30 November our Chapter hosted the West Point Society of Puget Sound at the televised Army-Navy game at Pier 91. While a careful head count was not taken, the following were present, most with their ladies: Cassels '22, Shaw '23, Fauntz '27, Horney '27, Masterson '38, Schelling '38, Tomlin '52, Keck '54 and Nuhsam '65.

The December meeting was held on the 4th at COM (Open) at Sand Point with 41 attendees, ranging from Homer Wallin '17 to Mark Nuhsam '65. '27 and '38 tied for "the most" with five each, followed by '47 with four.

Bob Wenke '47 and Dick Carkeek '44 volunteered their services to help the Chapter get a good block of tickets for the NavyWashington football game in 1975.

President Bob Schelling '38 announced with regret the death of our loyal member, "Dutch" Greber '21, after a long illness.

Our Guest of Honor was Phil Spaulding of Niekum & Spaulding Associates, Inc., a major firm of naval architects and marine engineers located here in Seattle. Mr. Spaulding spoke of recent developments in ship design and described some of the work of his firm, giving special emphasis to oil tankers to handle Alaskan North Slope oil, possible terminal sites for it, opposition by inadequately informed environmentalists, coatings of underwater hulls, double bottoms, oil spill technology, twin versus single screws and bow thrusters. All hands were most appreciative of Mr. Spaulding's sharing his expertise with us.

The new Chapter Officers for 1975 are: President, Earl Finney '32; Vice President, Paul Van Leunen '34; and Alex Hammond '25 will continue as Secretary-Treasurer.

Our September party at the Homestead AFB, featuring a prime rib dinner, was enjoyed by Rockwell '15 and guest, Crist '20 and wife, Powell '27, Butler '48 and wife, Seipp '50 and wife. Bole '54 and wife, Johnson '60 and wife, Fitzgerald '60 and wife, Duckworth '62 and wife, Norton '62 and wife, McDonald '65 and guest.

The October get-together at the Airliner Motel was attended by White '13, Crist '20, Gallagher '22, Powell '27, Bole '54 and wife and McDonald '65.

The best-ever joint Army-Navy game luncheon was held at Miami Beach's Bath Club with 52 alumni and wives having a great afternoon, except that the 47 in attendance on the Army side walked off with eight of the nine door prizes. Our thanks to Cdr. Gallagher and Col. Sonstelie for their organization and formulation of the happy event, and to Burdine and Sonstelie's arrangements for the TV sets that made the party such a success.

TEXAS GULF COAST Capt Pat Payne, USNR (Ret.) 10615 Brentway Drive Houston, TX 77070 1130—1st Friday Houston Club

TULSA Mr. William H. Everett, III 2608 East 58th St. Tulsa, OK 74105

VIRGINIA PENINSULA LCdr. William Huddleston, USN ( R e t ) 14553F Old Courthouse Way Newport News, VA 23602

WASHINGTON, D.C. Col. James B. Glennon, Jr., USMC (Ret) 4856 Yorktown Blvd.

Ariington, VA 22207 Noon—3rd Wed., Sept-May Army-Navy Club On Wednesday, 18 December 1974, the Washington, D.C. Chapter enjoyed the annual "coed" luncheon meeting at the Army and Navy Club, with many wives in attendance, and with drinks on the house to celebrate the football victory over West Point.

Our guest of honor was Bill Anders '55, AEC Commissioner and distinguished astronaut who participated in man's historic first flight to the moon with Apollo 8.

Attendance at the meeting exceeded 150.

As in November, the senior class represented was '05, the junior class, '71; and the largest representations were from '28 and '33.

WILMINGTON Mr. Russell S. Davis, Jr. Box 27 D, R.D. # 2 Hockessin, DE 19707 Airliner Motel Shipmate

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Last Call "They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them . . . " Tomb of the Scottish Unknown Soldier, Edinburgh AUSTIN, SAMUEL YATES, JR. '30 (LCDR USNR RET), 22 December 1974, Delray Beach FL BACON, WILLIAM PALMER '16 (CDR USN R E T ) , 17 November 1974, Lakewood OH BALLINGER, ROBERT MACQUEEN '55 (CDR USN), 20 November 1974, DMZ Korea BENSON, JAMES FRANCIS '27 (CAPT USN RET), 22 December 1974, Boston MA BLACK, MAX IRVIN '21 (CDR USN RET), 17 October 1974, San Clemente CA BOOKER, HARTON IVEY '20 (CDR USNR R E T ) , April 1974, New York NY BRERETON, WILLIAM DENNY, JR. '08 (CAPT USN R E T ) , 22 April 1974, Washington DC BRIGHT, CLARKSON JOEL '10 (RADM USN RET), 30 November 1974, Annapolis MD BROWN, LUTHER ADOLPHUS '21 (COL USMC RET), 27 December 1974, Bethesda MD BURNS, WALTER FRANCIS '23, 28 November 1974, Annapolis MD CLARK, STUART BENSON '15 (CAPT USNR RET), 8 December 1974, M t Holly NJ

COOPER, JACOB ELLIOTT '26 (RADM USN RET), 23 December 1974, Ft. Benning GA CREESY, ANDREW ELLIOTT '18 (MGEN USMC RET), 11 December 1974, Nashua NH DUNCAN, PAUL VERNON '70 (CAPT USMC), 3 November 1974, At sea off USS MIDWAY

DUPONT, EMILE FRANCIS '22, 5 December 1974, Wilmington DE DYER, EDWARD COLSTON '29 (BGEN USMC RET), 5 January 1975, New Canaan CT ENGS, JOHN STANHOPE '20 (LCDR USNR RET), 12 July 1973, Tucson AZ HEINTZ, JOHN HERMAN '20 (CAPT USNR RET), 1 September 1974, Sebastopol CA HERSEY, MARK LESLIE, JR. '09 (COMMO USN RET), 3 December 1974, Newport RI HIGGS, ALFRED HENRY '39 (CAPT USN RET), 29 November 1974, Rockville MD HOFFORD, JOHN LABBEE '49 (CAPT USN RET), 14 October 1974, Charieston SC IFFRIG, FRANCIS OTHMAR '33 (CAPT USN RET), 3 August 1974, San Diego CA

FRANK HENRY LUCKEL '10 Capt. Frank Henry Luckel, USN ( R e t ) , died 14 December in his Point Loma home.

Funeral services were held at Bonham Brothers Mortuary in San Diego, with interment in Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Colma, CA. A native of Los Angeles, Capt. Luckel graduated from the Naval Academy in 1910.

After retiring from the Navy in 1937 he entered the banking business. He was an assistant to the president of the San Diego the USS VEGA and the USS RICHMOND, served two tours as an instructor at the Trust and Savings Bank and also state Pilot Naval Academy, completed the Senior Commissioner for San Diego Harbor until 1941 when he was recalled to active Navy Course at the Naval War College and instructed there twice. He retired in 1946 as duty. a Captain. In 1947 he was advanced to During World War II, Capt. Luckel was Rear Admiral on the retired list because in charge of Navy censorship in Alaska, the he had been highly commended during WWI Aleutians and the Pacific Northwest. He reby the Secretary of the Navy for exemplary tired again in 1946, completing 35 years of conduct and bearing as Gunnery Officer on naval service. the occasion of the sinking of the USS SAN Capt. Luckel went into politics in 1946 DIEGO by a German submarine mine. and was elected that year to the Assembly RAdm. Bright's decorations include the of the California Legislature. He was reVictory Medal, World War I with star; Vic- elected to seven more two-year terms. Twice tory Medal, World War II; Mexican Cam- in his eight times he received a majority of primary election votes on both his own Repaign Medal; American Theatre Medal and publican and on the Democratic ballots. He the American Defense Medal.

He is survived by his widow. Burton, 216 sponsored much important legislation, inWardour Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 and cluding that requiring freedom of information to the people conceming their governseveral nieces and nephews.

CLARKSON JOEL BRIGHT '10 RAdm. Clarkson Joel Bright, USN ( R e t ) , died 30 November in Annapolis, MD. Funeral services were held in St. Anne's Episcopal Church. Interment was in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Bom n Columbia, MO, on 16 August 1888, RAdm Bright graduated from the Naval Academy in 1910. During his career in the Navy, spanning both World Wars, he commanded three destroyers, commanded

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LAMBERT, JEAN ARTHUR '22 (CDR USN RET), 29 December 1974, Seattle WA LINDSAY, HUGH WILSON '22 (CDR USN RET), 29 May 1974, Hampton VA LUCKEL, FRANK HENRY '10 (CAPT USN RET), 14 December 1974, San Diego CA MARSTON, OLIVER FERGUSON '18 (COL USA RET), 27 December 1974, Hampton VA MYERS, CURTIS ARTHUR '27 (CAPT USN RET), 27 November 1974, Annapolis MD MYRHA, MERVIN ROBERT '45, 20 November 1974, Fargo ND POTTEIGER, ROBERT SAMUEL '49, 14 June 1974, Ft. Lauderdale FL STANLEY, JEFFREY DEAN 10 (LT USN), 19 November 1974, at sea in the Pacific TOOMEY, HUMPHREY WALLACE '22 (LCDR USNR RET), 10 December 1974, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil WELLER, OSCAR ARTHUR '20 (RADM USN RET), 25 November 1974, Coronado CA WILLIAMS, HAROLD NORDMARK '23 (CAPT USN RET), 9 December 1974, San Diego CA

ment and that which granted authority for dismissal of teachers and state college professors who invoked the Fifth Amendment when asked about possible affiliation with Communist groups in the United States. He was also responsible for a California Legislature Resolution honoring the USNA Class of 1910 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of graduation.

Surviving are his widow, Gladys, 1036 Savoy St., Point Loma CA 92107; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Jones; a grandson and a great-grandson.

GEORGE MERRICK "nSDALE '13 Mr. George Merrick Tisdale, a retired Vice President of U.S. Rubber Co., died on 7 November in New York City. Interment was a simple family affair in the Catholic Cemetery of Long Island, conducted by Monsignor Holland.

Mr. Tisdale, a graduate of the Class of 1913, was the son of Lt. Ryland D. Tisdale, USN, a graduate of 1886, and Mrs. Tisdale, who lived in Annapolis for many years. He was the grandson of Judge George C. Merrick and of U.S. Senator William D. Merrick of Maryland. He served on active duty with the Navy during World War I in European and Mediterranean waters, leaving the Service in 1920 to join U.S. Rubber.

92 Survivors include his wife Violet, 4 Sutton Place, New York NY 10022; two married children and several grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Julia Bowie Tisdale Norman, 198 King George St. in Annapolis, the last survivor of the Tisdale family of that city.

STUART BENSON CLARK '15 Capt. Stuart Benson Clark USNR (Ret.) died on 8 December 1974 in Mt. Holly, N.J. Services were held in Christ Episcopal Church in Moorestown, N.J., of which he was a vestryman, followed by interment in Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia.

Stuart Benson Clark '15 A native of Chicago, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1915 and served in the CONNECTICUT and SOUTH CAROLINA dur-

ing WWI. While on duty at the Naval Academy in 1920 he resigned from the Navy. His first civilian employment was with Cast Iron Pipe Co. in an engineering capacity connected with building machinery and plants for about ten years. He later joined the Kieckhefer Container Co. working in the organizing and building of new plants.

In 1942 he was appointed a LCdr. in the Naval Reserve and ordered to duty in the Gulf Sea Frontier. In October of 1944 he was transferred to the Philippine Sea Frontier and a year later was ordered to San Francisco for retirement in the grade of Captain. He then resumed his previous business activities and eventually retired as a Vice President of Weyerhauser Corp.

Throughout his life he maintained an interest in sports and was active in community and church affairs.

Capt Clark held the Legion of Merit, Haitian Campaign, WWI Victory, AsiaticPacific Campaign and WWII Victory Medals, and the Philippine Campaign Ribbon.

He is survived by his widow, Elisabeth, 213 Hickory Lane, Moorestown NJ 08057; two sons, Stuart B. Jr. and E. McMichael, both of Moorestown; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon V. Brooks of Bedford, NH; a sister, twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

MILLARD GOBERT GAMBLE '15 Mr. Millard Gobert Gamble of Wynnewood, PA died on 5 November in Philadelphia. Funeral services were held pn 7 November at Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Louisville, Georgia, Mr. Gamble graduated from the Naval Academy in 1915 and served in the Navy for five years. During World War I he served as Chief Engineer and Executive Officer of the USS HAN-

Millard Gobert Gamble '15 COCK, a troopship. He later served in the Presidential Yacht MAYFLOWER. In 1920 he joined the Construction and Repair Division of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and worked his way up to General Manager. In 1949 he became the first head of the Esso Shipping Co. and in that capacity administered one of the world's largest merchant shipping Fleets. He served for ten years as President of Esso Shipping, and was a pioneer in the building of super tankers. President Eisenhower appointed him to head the first United States Delegation to the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Agency, a United Nations Maritime Agency.

He is survived by two sons, Millard G. Ill of Wilmington, Del. and William L. of Rochester, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Chastine W. Jones of Newton Square, PA and Sonja K. Gamble of Stockholm; two sisters and seven grandchildren.

ANDREW ELLIOTT CREESY '18 MGen. Andrew Elliott Creesy, USMC (Ret.) died 11 December at the Greenbrier Nursing Home in Nashua, N.H. A local memorial service was followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on 17 December. In attendance were his daughter and her two children, classmates Duvall, Riggs and Taylor, and former Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Wallace Greene '30.

Andrew Elliott Creesy '18 Bom in Beverly, MA on 7 November 1893, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant on graduation from the Naval Academy in 1917. After a year at the Philadelphia Barracks he accompanied the 13th Marine Regiment to France in September 1918, returning to the U.S. in July 1919. In October he joined the 2nd Provisional Brigade in the Dominican Republic, subsequently becoming a member of the Guardia Nacional there until ordered to the Marine

Barracks Boston in 1922. On completion of the Company Officers Course at Fort Benning a year later he became an instructor of Tactics at Quantico.

From 1926 to 1929 MGen. Creesy was in Haiti with the 1st Marine Brigade and the Gendarmerie d'Haiti, then became an instructor in the Field Officers Course at Quantico after attending the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth.

In 1933 he went to sea as CO Marine Detachment in USS RICHMOND, shifting a year later to USS TRENTON as Squadron Marine Officer. A tour in Corps Headquarters in the Commandant's Department and as Officer in Charge of Material, Operations and Training Division, was followed by assignment in 1939 as Supply Officer and Force Quartermaster, Fleet Marine Force, San Diego. In April 1941 he was named Division Quartermaster, 1st Marines until January 1942, when he became Corps Quartermaster, Amphibious Corps, Atlantic Fleet.

In April 1942 he joined the Forward Echelon of the Base Defense Force in Samoa, became Corps Quartermaster of the 1st Marine Amphibious Corps at Noumea in February 1943 and of the 5th Amphibious Corps in August, and transferred to the Marine Supply Service in 1944. He participated in the Saipan landings, then served as CO Forward Echelon FMFPac and 1st Field Service Command, and as Director of Supply FMFPac until late 1945. Subsequent duties as Area Quartermaster for the Training and Replacement Command, San Diego, in the Department of the Pacific, as Depot Quartermaster San Francisco and in HQ USMC preceded his retirement in June 1951.

MGen. Creesy held the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Victory Medals of WWI and II, Expeditionary, Haitian and Dominican Service Medals, American Defense, American and Pacific Campaign Medals, Cuban Naval Order of Merit 2nd Class with Diploma and the Dominican Republic Order of Military Merit 2nd Class with Diploma.

He is survived by his daughter, Joan, Mrs. Lars C. Eriksson of Helsingfors, Finland, her son Andrew and daughter Jennefer.

JULIUS ARCHER BURGESS '20 Cdr. Julius Archer Burgess, USN (Ret.) died on 11 October in the hospital at Manning, SC. Services were held in his home church, Summerton Presbyterian, followed by interment in Evergreens Cemetery, Summerton, SC. A native of Sumter SC, Cdr. Burgess spent two years at Clemson before entering and graduating from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1920. He became a Submariner but a heart attack in 1935 resulted in a year of hospitalization and physical retirement on 1 January 1937, following which he built a home in Summerton and took up farming. In February 1941 he was recalled to active duty in BuShips and served there until October 1943, when he was assigned as Personnel Officer on the staff Commander Third Fleet and Commander South Pacific Force and Area. A year later he was ordered to the Military Government School at Princeton, then to Fort Ord for staging into the occupation of Japan. There he suffered another heart attack and was again retired in September of 1945.

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93 Retirming home, Cdr. Burgess became active in Masonic and church organizations, and took up coaching retumed veterans to prepare them for college. His students did so well that he was invited to teach and be Acting Principal of the Summerton Grammar School in 1948. In 1951 he moved up to the High School, transferring in 1953 to Manning, SC and in 1954 to the Sumter County School System, where he remained for many years and was held in great affection and esteem by the community.

He is survived by his widow Ruth, P.O. Box 157, Summerton SC 29148; a son, Julius A., Jr., of Greensboro, NC; two brothers and five sisters.

JOHN HERMAN HEINTZ '20 Capt John Herman Heintz, USNR (Ret.) died suddenly on 1 September in Sebastopol, Califomia.

A native of South Dakota, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1919 with the class of 1920. After resigning in 1923, he joined the Naval Reserve from which he retired in 1957.

In 1957, Capt. Heintz also retired from the U.S. Treasury Department, after 30 years in the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit, the last 13 years of which he was in charge of Inspectors, San Francisco District (Califomia, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaiian Islands).

After recall to active duty during WWII, Capt. Heintz had duty at the Section Base, San Francisco; with a Landing Craft Repair Unit in the Solomon Islands; as Deputy Commandant, Samoan Defense Group and as Director of Discipline, Eighth Naval District He was awarded the Commendation Ribbon for his service as Deputy Commandant Samoan Defense Group.

He is survived by his widow, Marguerite, at 1005 St. Helene Way, Sebastopol CA 95472; two sons, John Ballard and William Warren; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

MAX m V I N BLACK '21 Cdr. Max I. Black, USN (Ret.) died on 17 October 1974 at San Clemente, Cal. Cdr. Black was bom in Iowa and was admitted to the Naval Academy in 1917 from South Dakota. He graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1920 with the Class of 1921. He was first retired for physical disability on 1 November 1939. He was recalled to active duty in 1940 serving in various billets until July 1946. For his services he was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal.

In July of 1946 he was appointed Chairman of the San Diego County Airport Committee serving until September of that year when he was appointed Director of Aviation for San Diego County. He was a Field Representative for the California Aeronautics Commission from 1948 until 1954.

He was then Vice President and General Manager of the Royal Aircraft Company from 1954 until 1958. Subsequently he was engaged in real estate and building until 1965 when he finally retired.

He is survived by his widow, Phyllis, 25382 Yacht Drive, Dana Point CA 92629; two daughters, Barbara and Patricia, and four grandchildren.

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CHARLES FREDERIC GREBER '21 RAdm. Charies Frederic Greber, USN (Ret.) died 30 October in SeatUe, Washington.

Bom 6 August 1898 in New York City, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1921. During WWII RAdm. Greber, a Naval Aviator, commanded the escort carrier MARCUS ISLAND in action at Palau, off Samar, and in the invasion of the Philippines. Following the war he helped establish the Naval Air Reserve Unit at Seattle and later commanded the Naval Air Station there.

After retiring in 1952, RAdm. Greber held positions as Director of Civil Defense, City of Seattle and Chief Planner, Washington State Civil Defense.

Among RAdm. Greber's decorations are the Navy Cross, Legion of Merit with Combat "V" (two), Bronze Star Medal, Commendation Medal and Navy Unit Commendation, There are no survivors, his wife having died in 1953.

JAMES COLLINS REISINGER '21 Cdr. James Collins Reisinger, USN (Ret.) died 11 November at his home in Belvedere, California. Memorial services were held in the chapel at Treasure Island.

Bom 6 June 1898 in New Brighton, PA, Cdr. Reisinger was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1920 with the class of 1921. After participation as a member of the U.S. Olympic Team (crew) in the 1920 Olympics at Antwerp, he served in USS OKLAHOMA for three years. Next he attended Submarine School, New London and served in three submarines. In 1925 he retired due to deafness in both ears. In 1942 he was recalled to active duty and worked in shipbuilding and repair at Pullman, Oregon; Chicago, Illinois; Benton Harbor, Michigan; U.S. Naval Shipyard, San Francisco and the Sub Board of Inspection and Survey, San Francisco.

Cdr. Reisinger's civilian career consisted of working as a Superintendent of Construction with Bartlett Haywald Co. of Baltimore, as a Mechanical Engineer with Western Electric Co. in Baltimore, and thirty years with Kelso Co. as a Sales Engineer and Division Sales Manager in Chicago and San Francisco. He retired from Kelso in 1964.

Cdr. Reisinger was a noted yachtsman in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was a member of the St. Francis and San Francisco Yacht Clubs, the Islam Temple of the Shrine and was a Scottish Rite Mason.

He is survived by his widow, Gerda, 6 Edgewater Road, Belvedere CA 94920; a stepson, Ralph Lubstein of Berlin, Germany; and a stepdaughter, Marion Podesta of Georgetown, CA. EMILE FRANCIS DuPONT '22 Mr. Emile Francis DuPont, "Chick," as he was called by his friends, died at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, on 5 December 1974 after an illness of several months.

He attended the Naval Academy with the Class of 1922 for three years, after which he resigned to transfer to Yale University in preparation for the 51 years he spent in the Company founded by his greatgreat-grandfather.

His first assignment was as a student in plastic developments. He then moved into the rayon division, and subsequently became Chief Supervisor of the cellophane plant in Richmond. When the company opened its first nylon plant in Seaford, Delaware, Mr. DuPont was its first manager.

One of his hobbies was deep sea fishing, which led him to build a home on the coast at Bethany Beach, Delaware, where he maintained a deep sea fishing boat for use in the Gulf Stream from there to Florida.

He was one of the pioneers in tagging sport fish to chart their travels and once caught the same blue marlin a second time. A sportsman with the eye of an artist he developed great skill in depicting fish and wild fowl in their natural settings with watercolor.

The latter part of his career in the DuPont Company was spent in the main offices in Wilmington as Head of the Personnel Relations Division and as a member of the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.

He was deeply involved in many philanthropic and cultural enterprises, other directorships, and maintained an abiding interest in the Navy and the associations of his early days at Annapolis.

He is survived by three children: Francis Irenee of Wilmington, Mrs. George Cahill of Needham, Mass. and Peter Rhett of New York; three stepchildren: Jackson Marvel of Darien, Conn., Mrs. Richard Sanger of Wilmington, and Mrs. Francis B. Adams, Jr. of Baltimore; two brothers, Hubert and Edward, both of Wilmington; three sisters: Mrs. Elise Elrick and Mrs. Taleason Davies, Jr. of Wilmington and Mrs. William Hancle of Charleston, S.C; and fifteen grandchildren.

HUBBARD FREDERICK GOODWIN '22 RAdm. Hubbard Frederick Goodwin, USN (Ret.), a long time resident of San Diego, Califomia, died on 1 November 1974 at the Naval Hospital after a long illness. He was 75 years old. Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, 5 Nov., at the Chapel, U.S. Naval Training Center, San Diego. His ashes were scattered at sea.

Bom 28 March 1899 in Connecticut, he was an alumnus of Yale University and the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating from the latter in 1922. His early assignments included the cruiser ROCHESTER, destroyer duty, Officer-in-Charge of the Torpedo School, the cruiser MILWAUKEE, and the tender WHITNEY.

In World War II he served in the Pacific as Executive Officer of the cruiser N E W ORLEANS, then as Commanding Officer of the attack transport GRANVILLE. After the war he had a tour of duty as Director of Training for the Eleventh Naval District, followed by assignment as Commanding Officer of the Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, Rhode Island, and Commanding Officer of the Naval Ordnance Plant at South Charleston. He retired in 1952.

Admiral Goodwin held the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V"; the World War II Victory Medal, Pacific Theater Medal with 13 battle stars; the Philippine Liberation Medal with 2 stars and the Japan Occupation Medal.

94 He is survived by his widow, Kathleen, of 3336 Elliott Street San Diego CA 92106; a sister. Miss Ray Sherman Goodwin of West Haven, Connecticut; and three sons: Richard Goodwin of Cupertino, CA, John Goodwin of New Orleans, LA and Jerry Goodwin of San Diego, CA. HUMPHREY WALLACE TOOMEY '22 LCdr. Humphrey Wallace Toomey, USN ( R e t ) , retired Vice President of Pan American Airways, died in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 10 December 1974.

After graduating from the Academy with the Class of 1922 he spent two years at sea before going to Pensacola for Naval Air Flight Training. His first assignment was as an aircraft spotter on the battleship MISSISSIPPI under the command of Captain Thomas C. Hart.

He had a fine tenor voice and, when ashore, trained with Hugh Martin, an opera tenor with La Scala and the Metropolitan, for some time while debating his future.

Aviation had the stronger call. He decided to leave the Navy and join the New York, Rio, and Buenos Aires Airline which later became one of the far flung branches of Pan American Airlines. He was successively pilot, chief pilot, manager of the South American Division of Pan Am. and then Vice President in charge of the whole South American operation.

During World War II he managed the Military Contract Division of Pan American and ran the famous "Cannon Ball Express," which ferried new airplanes, troops, and supplies to the U.S. theatres of war overseas.

His death occurred in an apartment maintained in Rio de Janeiro where he frequently went to manage large land interests in Brazil. It was thought at first that he had succumbed to a heart attack, as he had had some trouble recently, but it was discovered that he had been shot by an unknown assailant. The situation is being investigated by the police as this is being prepared.

Memorial services were held in Christ Episcopal Church in Rio after his wife and children arrived from Coral Gables, Florida, where the Toomeys made their home. The services were attended by the family and their many friends in Brazil and the American Embassy there.

He is survived by his widow, Rotraud, 745 San Esteban Ave., Coral Gables FL 33146, and five daughters, three by a previous marriage.

Prior to moving to Annapolis several years ago Mr. Burns resided in Georgetown, Md., where he restored "Duckhollow," an old Manor House on the Sassafrass River.

Mr. Bums is survived by his widow, Chiquita, of 225A Farragut C t , Annapolis MD 21403; a son, L t W. F. Burns III, USN, a graduate of the Class of '65, USNA; and a daughter, Mrs. Walter T. Mahany of Kansas City, Mo. MURVALE TALCOTT FARRAR '23 Capt. Murvale Talcott Farrar, USN (Ret.), died 27 September at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Murvale Talcott Farrar '23 Born 14 June 1902 in Aberdeen, SD, Capt. Farrar graduated from the Naval Academy in 1923. After six years in various assignments as a junior officer, he attended Submarine School and thereafter served mostly in submarines until WWII. Capt. Farrar, as Damage Control Officer and 1st Lieutenant, helped during the build-

Harold Nordmark Williams '23 a can-do spirit and a high regard and affection for their captain by all hands.

Duke's last duty was Chief of the Navy Section of the Joint Military Assistance Group, Philippines.

His medals included the Navy Commendation Medal, Yangtze Service, American Defense and Pearl Harbor, Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, China Service and Japan Occupation.

Duke held the degree of Master of Science in Diesel Engineering from Penn State.

Duke is survived by his widow, Harriette, 920 F Ave., Apt. C , Coronado CA 92118; by three daughters, Paula W. Ingram, Julie W. Eckhoff, and Patricia W. Schiltz; and by eight grandchildren.

RICHARD JOSEPH PENNY '24 Capt. Richard Joseph Penny, USNR (Ret), died in the Evanston, Illinois Hospital on 24 October 1974. Services were followed by interment in Evanston with full military ing and commissioning of the USS INDIANA honors. in 1942. Then came a series of assignments Born in Chicago but raised in Evanston, in amphibious forces. They included Chief Capt. Penny was graduated from the Naval Staff Officer, Task Force 39; Planning Of- Academy in 1924 and served in USS ARKANficer, Staff Amphibious Force Southwest Pa- SAS before resigning in 1925. Recalled to cific; CO USS GEORGE CLYMER and RENactive duty in 1940 he was XO of USS VILLE; and Chief Staff Officer, Transport CROSBY before assignment in 1941 to deSquadron 20. He participated in operations velop the USN Section Base at Trinidad, at Casablanca and some thirteen operations later becoming CO, Escort Repair Base and in the Central, South and Southwest Pacific. Commander Inshore Patrol. In 1944 he took After WWII he commanded four NROTC command of the Indoctrination and General Units. He retired in 1953.

Line School at Hollywood, Florida and a Capt. Farrar's decorations included the year later was ordered as CO, Recruit TrainBronze Star with "V", the Navy Unit Com- ing Command, Great Lakes. Following remendation and various area ribbons with lease from active duty, he remained active battle stars. in the Naval Reserve, including three years Surviving are his widow, Marjorie, 3378 as CO of an NROS, until retirement in Chiswick Ct., Apt. 2-F, Silver Spring MD 1959.

20906; a son, Robert G.; a sister, Mrs. H. After wartime service, Capt. Penny reP. Burnett; and four grandchildren. turned to his business career as VP and Director of Safeway Steel Products, Inc. of WALTER FRANCIS BURNS, JR. '23 HAROLD NORDMARK WILLIAMS '23 Milwaukee. He retired in 1966 and returned Mr. Walter Francis Burns, Jr., died on Capt. Harold Nordmark Williams died to Evanston, where he continued a lifetime 28 November 1974 in Annapolis, Md., after 9 December 1974, in the Naval Hospital, association with the Boy Scouts that began a prolonged illness. Interment was in Bo- San Diego, of cancer. with his becoming the first Eagle Scout in hemia Cemetery near Warwick, Md. Duke, as he was affectionately known by Evanston in 1919.

A native of New York City, Mr. Burns his classmates and friends, was born in Survivors include his widow, Ann, 1317 graduated in 1923. After resigning in De- Wichita, Kansas, on 6 April 1900. A 1923 Chancellor Street, Evanston, IL 60201; two cember 1923, he entered and became prom- Naval Academy graduate, his career in the sons, a daughter and sixteen grandchildren. inent in financial and estate planning fields. Navy was distinguished by hard jobs well He served for many years in the color guard done. Thus he attained an enviable service VILHELM KLEIN BUSCK '26 of the Sons of the Revolution in New York reputation.

RAdm. Vilhelm Klein Busck, USN (Ret.), City and was a life member of the New He commanded the USS BLUE ( D D - 3 8 7 ) , died on 6 November at his home in Concan, York City Athletic Club.

USS DOBBIN ( A D - 3 ) and Service Squadron Texas. Interment was in Arlington NationHe was the great-grandson of Captain Ot- 3. These commands, under Captain Wil- al Cemetery with full military honors. way Burns, a famous privateer in the War liams, were noted for outstanding proficienBorn in Washington, D . C , RAdm. Busck of 1812 for whom two U.S. Navy Destroy- cy, and the latter two also for rapid, cheerful graduated from the Naval Academy in ers were named. He was the grandson of and competent services to a great many 1926. After three years in USS CONCORD Captain Owen Burns who fought in the ships of the fleet. In each of these com- and DETROIT, he was ordered to Pensacola Civil War. mands there was good order and discipline. where he completed flight training. Four Shipmate

95 years in destroyers followed and then he attended PG School in engineering at Annapolis. After eight years of various assignments in engineering, he commissioned the

He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth, 4400 Mallard Crescent, Portsmouth VA 23703; two sons, Cdr. Robert G. IV, USN '55 and Edward C of Alexandria VA; and two sisters.

USS SAN DIEGO as Eng. Off. and participated

in most of the action in the S. Pacific through the Battle of Santa Cruz. Next he volunteered for and was given command of LST Group 15 in which he fought the rest of the Solomons Campaign, the Guam invasion and ended as Control Officer at Leyte, Philippines. A year as Chief of Staff PhibPac preceded his return to the U.S. at the end of 1945 to be CO, Minecraft Base, Atlantic Fleet, Charleston, S.C. Prior to his retiring in 1956, he served as Inspector General, Sixth Fleet and commanded the Reserve Fleet unit in Charleston. After retirement, RAdm. Busck spent ten years cruising the East Coast, Bahamas and Caribbean in a 45-foot ketch built by himself from his own designs. Following this he moved to Concan. Texas.

RAdm. Busck's decorations include the Navy Cross. Legion of Merit, three Bronze Stars, Commendation Medal and Purple Heart.

He is survived by his widow, Ruth, P.O. Box 626, Uvalde, Texas 78801; a son. Col. Albert A. Busck; a sister, Gerda: a brother, Paul and three grandchildren.

MARION MOORE BYRD '27 Capt. Marion Moore ("Oiseau") Byrd, USN ( R e t ) , died on 20 November at his home in Hartsville, SC after a long illness.

Interment was in Hartsville on the 22nd.

Marion Moore Byrd '27 A native of South Carolina, Capt. Byrd attended Furman University prior to entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1927. After initial battleship duty in USS TEXAS he served in destroyers and cruisers, completed a PG course in Ordnance and served two tours in the Naval Gun Factory. His WWII service included duty as Gunnery Officer in USS SAVANNAH, LCI Group and LCT Flotilla Commands in the Pacific, where he was cited for gallantry in commanding the rescue of the family of the President Osmeria of the Philippines.

Post-war commands of USS SEMINOLE, LAVACA, XANTHUS and an Atlantic Reserve

Fleet Group were followed by staff duty in the 8th ND and retirement in 1948, when he settled in Hartsville.

He is survived by his widow, Mary Lee, 202 West Home Ave., Hartsville SC 29550, and a son, Wilkins Byrd, also of Hartsville.

CURTIS ARTHUR MYERS '27 Capt Curtis Arthur Myers, USN ( R e t ) , March, 1975

Curtis Arthur Myers '27 died at his home in Annapolis on 27 November after a brief illness. Services were held in the Naval Academy's St. Andrews Chapel followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Originally from Hartford, Conn., Capt.

Myers attended Holy Cross College before entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1927. Twelve years of sea duty interrupted by one tour ashore were followed by assignment to the Naval Academy as a Seamanship instructor in 1941-43.

He then served as Damage Control Officer in USS HORNET and USS MISSOURI, and

as

Executive Officer of the Naval Home in Philadelphia, prior to retirement in 1949.

Subsequently he did graduate work at the University of Paris, earned a law degree from the University of Miami, and was a member of the Bar in Florida and Maryland.

Capt. Myers is survived by his widow, "Polly," 26 Murray Ave., Annapolis MD 21401; three sons, Curtis A., Jr. of Wildwood, NJ, Joseph N. of Conklin, NY and Stephen N. of Manchester, CT; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Calhoun of Annapolis and Mrs. Petur Godjonsson of Caracas, Venezuela; a brother and four sisters.

SAMUEL YATES AUSTIN JR. '30 LCdr. Samuel Yates Austin, Jr., USNR (Ret.) of Delray Beach, Fla. died 22 December. Graveside services and interment were in Westview Cemetery at his former home of Atlanta, GA. LCdr. Austin entered the Naval Academy in 1926 with the class of 1930. Resigning in 1928 because of defective color perception, he graduated from Cornell University in 1931 with a degree in Civil Engineering.

While there he rowed on the varsity crew which won the Poughkeepsie Regatta in 1930 and came in second to Navy in 1931.

While employed by the Interborough Transit Company, New York City, he attended Fordham Law School at night and graduated in 1935 with a L.L.B. degree. He practiced law in White Plains, N.Y. until 1941 when he was appointed Assistant District Attorney, Westchester County. In 1942 he was appointed Lt. USNR and served as Administrative Assistant to the CO, Naval Ordnance Plant, South Charleston, West Virginia.

LCdr. Austin joined the Crompton-Shenandoah Company, a textile manufacturer in Waynesboro, Va. in January 1946 as General Counsel. By 1950 he had become Assistant Vice President and later became President of that company. While in Waynesboro he was very active in civic and community affairs, serving as a city councilman, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Senior Warden of St. John's Episcopal Church in Waynesboro.

Surviving are his widow, Katherine, 1230 Seaspray Avenue, Delray Beach FL 33444; two sons, Andrew Y. and R. Hunter; his mother, Mrs. Samuel Y. Austin, Sr.; a sister, Mrs. Edward C Renter; a brother, Mr. J. Paul Austin; and three grandchildren.

ROBERT GOODCHILD NEWBEGIN HI '27 Cdr. Robert Goodchild Newbegin III USNR (Ret.) died on 20 October at Ports- JACK SIDNEY DORSEY '30 RAdm. Jack Sidney Dorsey, USN (Ret.) mouth, Va. following surgery at the Naval died of cancer 8 November 1974 at the Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Cdr. Newbegin Naval Hospital, Bethesda, after a brief illentered the Naval Academy with the Class ness. Funeral services were at St. Mark's of 1927 but resigned before graduation. He Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, FL foljoined the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. lowed by burial at sea. in 1932 and, except for WW II service, remained with that company for thirty-five years. In October 1940 he was called to active duty in the Naval Reserve and became a specialist in amphibious operations, commanding landing craft at Anzio and Normandy and serving with the 10th Army staff during the Okinawa campaign. He was awarded the Legion of Merit with Gold Star, Commendation Medal, Presidential and Navy Unit Citations.

Returning to Metropolitan in 1946, Cdr. Newbegin remained active in the Naval Reserve until transferred to the Retired List Jack Sidney Dorsey '30 in 1961. Upon retirement from Metropolitan in 1967, the Newbegins settled in PortsRAdm. Dorsey enlisted in the Navy in mouth, Virginia, where he was active in June 1923, attended Electricians School in the American Contract Bridge League, the Norfolk and served the next two years at sea American Legion and the Reserve Officers in USS REUBEN JAMES. He was discharged Association. He was also a member of the in 1926 to accept a Presidential appointment Society of the Cincinnati and a Life Mem- to the Naval Academy, and graduated in ber of the USNA Alumni Association. the Class of 1930.

96 After battleship duty in USS COLORADO he was ordered to Pensacola, and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1932. Assignment to Fighter Squadron 3 took him aboard USS

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by duty in USS MCCORMICK as First Lieutenant and Torpedo Officer. From 1938 until June 1940 he served as Communications Officer on the Staffs of Commander, CruDiv Six and Commander Cmisers, Hawaiian Detachment. Early in World War II he served in USS PRUITT in the Pacific, later assuming command of USS CHANDLER and MinDiv Five in the Aleutians. The last year of the war he served on the Joint Staff in Okinawa.

RAdm. Dorsey was in Charleston, SC in November 1960 in command of DesFlot Six with additional duty as ComDesLant. In January 1962 he reported as Commander Naval Base, Newport, RI and in December was assigned as Deputy Director for Communications, Satellite Project Office, Defense Communication Agency, Washington, DC, becoming Chief of Staff of that Agency a year later. On 19 July 1965 RAdm. Dorsey took command as Commandant, Sixth Naval District and Commander Naval Base, Charleston. He retired, 31 July 1968, after 45 years of active service. His decorations include three Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medals.

RAdm. Dorsey is survived by his widow, Sibylla, 2467 Sedgewick Place, Jacksonville, FL 32217; a daughter, Leila Marie, wife of Capt. William S. Thompson, USN '51, CO NAS NORVA; and three grandchildren.

FREDERICK AUGUSTUS RAMSEY, JR. '35 BGen. Frederick Augustus Ramsey, Jr., USMC ( R e t ) died on 27 October 1974 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

Interment was at the Calvary Hill Cemetery in that city.

Bom in Philadelphia, PA in 1912, a Marine Junior, BGen. Ramsey entered the Marine Corps following graduation from the Naval Academy in the class of 1935. After basic school, his first assignment was to the Marine Detachment at the U.S. Embassy, Peking, where he served in various capacities including a period of 9 months in 1937 in command of the famous "Horse Marines" when he was commended for his services to some 500 Americans who took refuge in the Embassy during the Sino-Japanese hostilities of that period. In early 1938 he joined the Second Marine Brigade in Shanghai and returned to the U.S. with that unit, entering the Army Signal Corps School at Ft. Monmouth, NJ and graduating in June 1939. A year at Quantico was followed by assignment to the Post-Graduate course in radio engineering at Annapolis and at MIT. During World War II, BGen. Ramsey saw action as commander of the Signal Battalion, First Marine Amphibious Corps, at Bougainville and as Signal Officer of the First Marine Division at Cape Gloucester and Peleliu. He returned to the U.S. in Oct 1944 to head up Marine Electronics Design in the Electronics Division of BuShips.'

He served as Signal Officer First MarDiv at Camp Pendleton from August 1947 until the outbreak of the Korean War, when he reported to Pearl Harbor as Communication and Electronics Officer of Fleet Marine

Force, Pacific. In June 1952, he returned to Camp Pendleton as Signal Officer of the Third Marine Division, after which he was assigned as G-1 of the Third Division when it deployed to Japan. In April 1954 he took command of the Fourth Marines of the Third Division, then retumed to successive duty on the staff of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, and Chief of Staff of the First Provisional Marine Air-Ground Task Force at Kaneohe. He attended the Armed Forces Industrial College and retired in 1958.

BGen. Ramsey spent his post-retirement in Dallas, TX, where he worked for several years as a program manager for Texas Instruments. He also served for about a year as Assistant Director of the "Goals for Dallas" organization. In 1972, he became a leasing manager at the Dallas Federal Savings and Loan Assoc, where he was so employed at the time of his death.

He is survived by his widow, Ann, 509 Lookout Dr., Apt. 205, Richardson TX 75080; a son, Joseph of Piano, TX; a daughter, Mrs. Roger Hart of Merrimack, NH; and five grandchildren.

ROBERT HENRY STRAND '60 LCdr. Robert Henry Strand, USN died 5 November in Walter Reed Hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.

Born 23 March 1938 in Aberdeen, S.D., LCdr. Strand was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1960. Commissioned in the Marine Corps, he took flight training at Pensacola where he was designated a Naval Aviator. After an assignment in Marine helicopters, during which he flew combat missions as an advisor to South Vietnamese forces, he attended PG School and received a degree in aeronautical engineering. He then served as Assistant Operations Officer and Special Project Officer in Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464. During that assignment, he flew over 300 combat missions in Vietnam.

LCdr. Strand next served as an instructor in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the Naval Academy and then attended the Navy's test pilot school, where he was designated a test pilot. He served as instructor

at the school and as the flight test division project officer for the AH-IJ Cobra helicopter. He then transferred to the USN, serving as Operations and Maintenance Officer for Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 12, which was active inminesweeping operations in Haiphong Harbor. At the time of his death he was Program Manager for Mine Countermeasures Helicopter Projects, Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters at the Pentagon.

LCdr. Strand's decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross with Gold Star, 15 Air Medals, a Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V" plus a second award, a Presidential Unit Citation and a Navy Unit Citation.

He is survived by his widow, Glenda, 8517 Forrester Blvd., Springfield VA; two sons, Mark Christopher and Michael Bennett; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley M. Strand of San Diego, CA; and a sister Mrs. Fred Fitzsimmons of Bitberg, Germany.

DAVID MICHAEL LUMSDEN '69 Lt. David Michael Lumsden, USN, died 20 November in the crash of his A-6 jet during night landing practice off Whidbey Island, Washington. Funeral services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.

Lt. Lumsden was a graduate of Encinal High in Alameda, Califomia. Following graduation from the Naval Academy in 1969, he served in the USS EVERSOLE off

Vietnam. After returning to the United States, Lt. Lumsden enrolled in flight training and received his wings in 1971 at Pensacola. He was then assigned to Glynco, Georgia. While there, he received his MA in Business Administration from the University of Georgia. He was transferred to VA95, stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, last June.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Lumsden, 809 Stonehouse Drive, Berrywood, Severna Park MD 21146; and a brother, Stephen.

Contributions may be made to the USNA Chapel Memorial Fund in L t Lumsden's name.

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